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FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010

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Discovery leads to HOPEFUL VISIT local arrest Former VUgrad student under investigation for distributing porn Rachael Battista Torch Assistant News Editor

More than 90,000 porno­ graphic images and videos of children were discovered by police on the home computer of former Valparaiso University graduate student Michael Wil­ son. The incriminating material displayed videos and images of children as young as four months being sexually tortured and en­ gaging in explicit conduct. In an FBI report, Wilson was claimed to have used "peer-to- peer" online file-sharing. Wilson, 25, was a student and graduate research assistant in the psychology department at VU, but the university severed ties after he was charged with distributing child pornography online. "Michael Wilson is no longer a student at the university and Kyle Whitgrove/ The Torch is no longer a graduate research Evanston, III., alderman and attorney Lionel Jean-Baptiste (right) speaks at Wesemann Hall Wednesday about troubles facing Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake that assistant at the university," said killed an estimated percent of the Haitian population and left the economy and government in ruins. Jacques Leblanc (left) and Marie Lynn Toussaint also spoke at Todd Fleischhauer, university the event. spokesman, in a March 3 edi­ tion of the Northwest Indiana Times. Wilson worked with devel- United States, including Haitian States when she was 10 years old. conduct daily operations. opmentally disabled children, Haitian-American soldiers fighting for the French at She is an attorney in Chicago, a "If you leave the apparatus in­ assisting with in-home care to the Battle of Savannah during the member of the Haitian American capable of functioning, then you've children as young as six years visitors speak at American Revolution and the Hai­ Lawyers Association and a board done nothing," Jean-Baptiste said. old. He also was a substitute tian revolt that Leblanc told the au­ member of the Haitian Congress While offering potential solu­ teacher for Porter County, sub­ Wesemann Hall dience eventually led to the United to Fortify Haiti. tions to the problems facing Haiti, bing for a middle school in the States' ability to purchase Louisi­ The third and final speaker was Jean-Baptiste conveyed the impor­ Duneland schools based in Alex Smith ana territory. Lionel Jean-Baptiste, an attorney tance of creating agreements with Torch News Editor Chesterton and for the Lake Leblanc's presentation also in­ and alderman for the city of Evan­ institutions like VU and hospitals Central school system. cluded a five-minute video that ston, 111. Jean-Baptiste visited Haiti that create opportunities for Hai­ After the police executed An earthquake that struck 7.0 displayed the destruction in Haiti four weeks after the quake and got tian students to study at American a search warrant on Wilson's on the Richter scale more than after the earthquake. to see the destruction first-hand. schools while also sharing resourc­ Valparaiso apartment, law en­ two months ago sent the nation of In addition to "I saw a re- es. forcement agents arrested the Haiti from already dire straights past natural di­ turn to an ap­ After the three lectures, the au­ 25-year-old man after finding to unimaginable lows. The quake, sasters, Leblanc If you leave the pearance of dience was given the opportunity the images; Wilson was subse­ centered 16 miles west of the capi­ explained the apparatus incapable normality," Jean- to ask the visiting speakers ques­ quently taken to Porter County tal city of Port-Au-Prince, leveled cause of Haiti's Baptiste said. tions about the future of Haiti. A Jail. Wilson has been appointed homes, businesses and govern­ impoverished of functioning, then "But even as you reception followed the event. a federally-funded lawyer and ment buildings in the most highly history stems you've done nothing. observe them Law professor Sy Moskowitz appeared before Judge Paul R. populated area of the country. As from interest during the day closed out the event with a story Cherry for his hearing, where he the death toll continued to rise into on loans that Lionel Jean-Baptiste . . . the reality is of a Haitian law school that was told that court that he had used the hundred thousands, so did the Leblanc claimed at the end of the destroyed during the earthquake, marijuana that Sunday, Feb. 28. amount of foreign aid being sent to Haiti should Visiting speaker day they had to leaving students and staff without He was scheduled to appear be­ the Caribbean nation. never have had find their sheets a place to hold class. fore a federal court on March 4 Wednesday at Wesemann Hall, to pay. and open-air tents to sleep in." "What would our reaction to to determine if there was prob­ three Haitian-American commu­ The event continued with Marie Jean-Baptiste's brief lecture out­ that be?" Moskowitz asked the au­ able cause for the charges. nity members from Chicago pre­ Lynn Toussaint's discussion on the lined the economic hurdles that dience. "Think about how we can This case is under investiga­ sented different perspectives on difficulties facing Haiti's legal sys­ have to be overcome to get Haiti be involved with the situation we tion by the Federal Bureau of In­ the aftermath of the earthquake tem and women in Haiti. back on track - primarily the ex­ heard about today - not to com­ vestigation, the Indiana State Po­ and historical events that had the "There's really no focus on pansion of the economic capacity plete the job, but to engage it." lice, the Indiana Internet Crimes country on its knees even before women," Toussaint said. "Women of the government. Currently, most Even in the midst of their Against Children Task Force, the earthquake struck. are suffering to a degree that's not of the monetary aid that is enter­ struggles, Jean-Baptiste touted the the Porter County Sheriff's De­ The first speaker was Jacques presented in media. One of the ing into the country from abroad strength of the Haitian people. partment and the Office of the Leblanc, treasurer of Chicago's things everyone needs to think is being directed toward non-gov­ "While people are limping, they Indiana Attorney General. Haitian-American Community about is not just destruction, but ernment organizations (NGOs) are still moving," he said. Contact Rachael Battista at Association. Leblanc spoke about the women." instead of the central government, Contact Alex Smith at torch@ torch@valpo. edu. Haiti's history and ties to the Toussaint moved to the United so they have little or no budget to valpo.edu.

Index A&E B7 Campus News A3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to quicken the public's sense of Announcements A2 Features B3 Sports A9 On Guard for 95 Years Calendar B2 Flicker A7 Weather B6 Volume 103 :: Issue 22 civic duty." - The Athenian Oath The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got

Hudson Evans Memorial Crusader Chase VU covered.

The first Hudson Evans Memorial Crusader Chase will take place this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Teams of up to five people will compete in a race around campus, solving clues and completing challenges in an "Amazing Race" type of com­ petition. Spaces are still available for more teams, and sign­ ups are available in the Harre Union or by contacting Rachel Evans at [email protected]. page President for a Day

Mortar Board,Valparaiso University's senior honor society, will be raising money during an event entitled "President for a Day." Next week from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 7 March 21-26, raffle tickets will be sold, $2 each or three for $5. A winner will be chosen on Friday, March 26 in a drawing at 6 p.m. at the Founder's Table. The winner will then switch places for the day with University President Mark Heckler. The money raised will be split between the student winner and President Heckler, and they each get to donate their half to the charity of their choice. More information will be up on the Web site at www.valpo.edu/presidentforaday beginning Wednesday, March 24. Deita Sigma Pi

The professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi will host a skill building seminar entitled "Finding a Job in a Dif­ ficult Economy" at 7 p.m. March 24 in Neils Science Center room 234. Students will learn how to effectively build a job search strategy, find and utilize job search resources, develop a powerful resume, prepare for an interview and negotiate a starting salary. This session from world-renowned speaker Tim Augustine and author of the best selling novel "How Hard Are You Knocking?" will be available to all class levels. For more information visit the Delta Sigma Pi Facebook event page. Student Senate

Budgets for all student organizations are due by 11:59 P-m. on Friday, March 26. Recognized organizations will submit budgets for the Fall 2010 semester. Allocated, budgeted and media organizations will submit budgets for the 2010-2011 academic year. Organizations must use the 2010-2011 Budget template that can be downloaded from the senate Web site. Some items on the template have changed, so please be sure to use this updated form. Finance Committee will be hosting a Budget Workshop from 3 p.m. until 4:30 March 21 in the Harre Union Ballroom A. Representatives from the Finance Committee will be available to answer any questions and pro­ vide assistance with the budget process. Leaders from these organizations are strongly encouraged to attend this event. For more information or further questions, contact a member of the Student Senate Finance Committee. Beyond Tolerance

The University Council Diversity Concerns Committee is putting on an event entitled "Beyond Tolerance." The event Sarah Dyke / The Torch will present a theological perspective on the gay community. Alliance is an organization that has tasked itself with educat­ Senior Chris Stohs hammers in siding during a spring break mission trip entitled "Christian Appalachian Project" near Berea, Ky., as a part ing the greater VU community in all things lesbian, gay, bi­ of one of the Social Action Leadership Team spring projects. sexual or transgender (LGBT). The event will engage in a dis­ cussion as part of a continued effort to move toward creating a campus environment where people are treated with dignity beyond tolerance. Students and Valparaiso city community printed as a service of The Torch members interested in working toward creating a welcoming environment for all are encouraged to attend. For more infor­ ___r __9I 1 warning. The subject admitted he was towed, and he was arrested mation contact [email protected]. should not be on campus. He was for trespassing and taken to Porter arrested and transported to Porter County Jail. r e County Jail. Candidates for Degrees March 8 February 15 February 20 An officer responded to the Val­ Students who wish to receive their degrees at the end of paraiso University Law Clinic in the Fall Semester 2010 must apply for their degrees on a form An owner of a vehicle reported While walking through the provided for this purpose by the registrar's office no later than damage to the vehicle. The vehicle At hie tics-Recreation Center an reference to two male subjects Thursday, April 1, 2010. Applications are available on the Reg­ was parked near the VU Center for officer observed a female subject yelling obscenities to a female istrar's Web site at www.valpo.edu/registrar/degreeappl.php the Arts. It appeared to have been having medical problems. Valparaiso student. The two had left the area and in the registrar's office. Applications submitted after April scratched with a key. There were no Fire /Rescue responded, treated and prior to officers' arrival. Extra pa­ 1 require approval of the appropriate academic dean. suspects at the time of the report. evaluated the subject. She refused trol was conducted in the area. further treatment. February 18 March 9 An officer responded to Alumni Officers responded to the Athletics- An officer on patrol in the area Hall in reference to a student having Recreation Center in reference to of U.S. 30 and Linwood Drive difficulty breathing. Valparaiso a female concert worker who was observed a vehicle speeding. A Fire/Rescue responded, feeling faint. Valparaiso Fire /Rescue traffic stop was initiated. The corrections administered treatment and responded, treated and evaluated officer found that the underage transported the student to Porter the worker. Further treatment was driver had consumed alcohol. clarifications Hospital Valparaiso Campus. refused. The non-student was arrested.

February 19 March 6 10-43 An officer responded to Kretzmann An officer observed a known male Please contact VUPD with any subject who had been arrested prior information regarding the above The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see Hall in reference to a non- campus something you believe is a factual error, contact person who had been issued a trespass for trespass on campus. His moped cases. Editor in Chief Kathryn Kattalia at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Campus News A3 Stress relief for VU students counseling support and service for are two part-time interns who work Relaxation room over 40 years," he said. "At first it each year in the Counseling Center. consisted of a part-time staff who "(These interns) come from the opens for students came from the (Chapel of the Res­ clinical mental health counseling urrection); then, about 30 years ago, program and from other graduate andfaculty they formed a separate Counsel­ masters and doctorate programs in ing Center and in the early '90s the the region, including Chicago," he Emily Nelson Counseling Center expanded to the said. Torch Staff Writer Counseling Services." Wendi Tai, a staff therapist, ex­ Counseling Services is made up plained how these interns are given As spring break freedom becomes of the Counseling Center, the Of­ opportunities to work with students only a memory, many students begin fice of Alcohol and Drug Education one-on-one. to anticipate the stress and exhaus­ (OADE) and Sexual Assault Aware­ "They are trained by us," she said. tion their upcoming finals are sure ness and Facilitative Education "And by the time we set them up to to bring. (SAAFE). work with other students, we trust To aid these students this se­ Beth Whitaker, Coordinator that they are able." mester with stress management, of the Office of Alcohol and Drug The interns are under weekly su­ the Counseling Center is providing Education, is one of the Counsel­ pervision by the full-time therapists a new Stress Relief and Relaxation ing Center therapists who also does to ensure success and progress is be­ Room, which is free to all VU stu­ outreach, such as those requested ing made. dents and faculty. by resident assistants or Residential The staff members' levels of ex­ This newly available outlet is just Learning Coordinators. pertise are also monitored by the one of the many ways Valparaiso Whitaker's integrated position Counseling Center. University's Counseling Center "is in both the Counseling Center and In order to be hired, a staff mem­ growing as a resource that full-time OADE allows her to aid students ber must either "be licensed in their students can take advantage of on struggling with multiple issues. particular profession or they must campus. "A lot of times, tff_*students that be licensable within the next three "We wanted to come in with al- years upon their date of hire," Coo­ have the Relaxation It's hard enough to cohol problems per said. Room at our old have other ones The Counseling Center has had a location," said Lori admit to yourself that too," she said. "It's great positive impact on the campus, Miltenberger, one all therapy." apparent through the feedback from you have a problem, Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch of the Centers staff much less to The Counsel­ a group of students surveyed by the therapists. ing Center offers Counseling Center. Stewart Cooper (right), director of Counseling Services, conducts a session in the However, the someone else. different services Up 2 percent from last year, 77 Counseling Center. limited amount of depending on percent of the surveyed group was space at their pre­ Student attendee student needs. satisfied with their progress. The ap­ vious location pre­ "A primary proval ratings for scheduling, logis­ she said. Miltenberger explained how the vented it from being an option. service is individual counseling," tics and faculty were ranged from 70 The Counseling Center is grow­ Counseling Center has reached its After moving to its current loca­ Cooper said. "We also offer augmen­ to 94 percent. Students also rated the ing and is conveniently available to maximum client capacity in the past, tion in the back of Alumni Hall last tation of the therapy with medica­ comfort they felt with the staff at 89 any student needing help. but the Center works to get them the August, the Counseling Center now tion. Clients get that as an integrated percent. "All students have to do is call, help they need. has more available rooms that allow service." One student who currently at­ walk in or e-mail to set up an ap­ "We have a pretty high volume of them to devote one specifically to The reputable standard to which tends a counseling session admitted pointment," Cooper said. students and there have been times helping students relieve stress. the Counseling Center staff is held the challenge it was to get started but With all that the Counseling when there is a waiting list for stu­ Bio Feedback computer pro­ is shown through the wide variety also acknowledged the change it has Center can provide for students, dents to receive help, but they have grams, light therapy and relaxation of employee titles, along with their made in her life. they still have "intensity limits," ac­ not lasted very long," she said. "We music are some of the room's fea­ respective licensures. "It's hard enough to admit to cording to Cooper. "We're able to are always able to get students in." tures, which are not only meant to "We have a combination of psy­ yourself that you have problems, offer a maximum of once per week The student attendee said, "I provide stress relief to students with chologists and clinical mental health much less to someone else," she said. therapy," he said. would recommend the Counseling final exam anxiety but also to sup­ counselors, and in the past we have "But I have never felt uncomfortable Consistent with the national av­ Center to anybody, anyone at all." plement therapy sessions the center had social workers," Cooper said. during therapy." erage, there has been an increase To receive therapy services or to offers to full-time VU students as "The psychologists are at the doc­ After attending sessions for a few in student usage of the Counseling utilize the new Stress Relief and Re­ well. toral level, while the clinical mental consecutive weeks, she explained Center. laxation Room, students and faculty Stewart Cooper, Director of health counselors and social workers her improvement. "There has been an increase in can call the Counseling Services at Counseling Services, explained how are master level professionals." "I feel more confident with the number of students wanting our ext. 5002. it all started. Interns are also allowed on the schoolwork, and I am able to be services," Tai said. "It is to be expect­ Contact Emily Nelson at torch@ "There has been some type of. scene. According to Cooper, there more focused on other things, too," ed after noting the national trend." valpo.edu. New VU registrar named Seeking clarification team along with the director of Kooi to take over admission . . . and financial aid," senators expressed frustration leaving for spring break, said Bradshaw said. Motion allows all with senate's inability to come to she is happy with the com­ for retiring Trost He further noted that Kooi will be involved in the plans for admis­ an agreement. On Feb. 22, senate promise S.R. 110 brings to the Paul Rubio undergrads to vote table sion, financial aid and retention ef­ passed S.R. 111, which called for a Torch Staff Writer campus-wide referendum asking "I'm glad Courtney made forts. for the minority the student body whether Student that decision," Vivens said. "She "She brings the skills that will Senate should reallocate seats, giv­ talked a lot about the referen­ Valparaiso University is pre­ give us the ability to put our action senate seat ing four seats to dum not be- paring to welcome a new univer­ plans in place to support our stra­ each class and ing the best sity registrar next tegic goals," Bradshaw said. "She is Kathryn Kattalia nine to at-large (S.R. 110) is a great way for Stu­ month after a na­ very action-oriented" Torch Editor in Chief representatives. compromise for dent Senate tional search to re­ One important part of the stra­ Heitkamp ve­ to talk about place the outgoing tegic goals is looking at why stu­ The long-standing debate sur­ toed S.R. 111 Fri­ those who don't want the issue. . . . registrar. dents leave. rounding Student Senate's minor­ day before class­ minority seats and I think there Boyd Bradshaw, "I see the registrar as very im­ ity seat finally saw some resolution es dismissed for those who do. is a better vice president for portant in retention efforts," Brad­ Monday in the form of S.R. 110, spring break. solution out enrollment man­ shaw said. a motion that aims to clarify the "I decided to Courtney Heitkamp there." agement, officially As part of the process of find­ seat's constituency. veto it because I Heitkamp Kooi hired Shelly Kooi, ing a new university registrar, The motion states that candi­ thought the ref­ Student body president said S.R. 110 currently the associate director of there was a search committee. The dates will be considered to run for erendum was an has generated admissions at Purdue University search committee took care to con­ the three minority seats at the dis­ inappropriate way to handle the sit­ positive response from senators Calumet, to be the new university sider Trost's contributions to the cretion of the Student Senate elec­ uation," Heitkamp said. "I felt that on both sides of the debate, in­ registrar, taking the place of cur­ position of university registrar in tions committee and will represent there were better options available cluding those in favor of turn­ rent registrar Ann Trost, who will their search. all undergraduate students. for senate to use, and that it wasn't ing the decision to a referen­ retire in June. "Ann has set the standard very "S.R. 110 ultimately allows all senate's role to delegate our seat dum. Kooi enters VU as it is reformat­ high in the registrar's office," Brad­ undergraduate students to vote for makeup to the student body." "(S.R. 110) is a great compro­ ting its enrollment services. As of shaw said. "The search committee the minority seat, so (the minority After reconvening Monday, sen­ mise for those who don't want yet, Kooi said she doesn't know how had to identify candidates that seat senator) will still be addressing ate moved to override Heitkamp's minority seats and those who she will fit into the overall plans. would live up to that standard. I minority issues," said student body veto but failed to receive the neces­ do," Heitkamp said. "Hope­ "It will be Dr. Bradshaw's plan applaud Ann for working through . president Courtney Heitkamp. sary two-thirds vote. fully the issue is resolved for that will be implemented," she said. the transition and making sure The resolution comes after a Heitkamp said S.R. 110 will keep the time being. Both parties are "My role will be to support the stu­ we're successful." long-time struggle to define mi­ senate's current makeup intact un­ fairly happy with the compro­ dents." Trost met with all of the can­ nority as it pertains to the seat til the seat allocation committee mise and we're excited to see it Bradshaw believes that Kooi didates who came to campus but holder and his or her constitu­ meets next spring. come into play next fall." has much to contribute to the en­ didn't have much of a larger role in ency. Talk of eliminating minority Minority senator Sara Vivens, rollment services team. the process. seats altogether circulated shortly who expressed dissent with sen­ Contact Kathryn Kattalia at "She will serve on the enroll­ before spring break after some ate's move to referendum before [email protected]. ment management leadership See Registrar, page A6 A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 LeBien undergoes technological advances College of Nursing expands its Virtual "family," adding new mannequins

Mike Jakubisin Torch Staff Writer

Valparaiso University's College of Nursing is expanding its Virtual Nursing Learning Center in LeBien Hall by 50 percent. The expansion will give nursing students more room for a hospital-like setting to train specifically for maternal and pediatric care. The expansion will be fully equipped with new practice man­ nequins, refurbished hospital beds and all necessary equipment for training students. Students and professors are already utilizing the new space in LeBien Hall. "What they see here is not go­ ing to be exactly what they see in the hospital," said adjunct assistant nursing professor Beth Olejniczak, director of the Virtual Nursing Learning Center. "It's the idea of getting used to putting things to­ Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch gether and hands-on learning." The old classroom now houses Senior Diane Mills (left) and junior Melissa Baum practice on an infant mannequin in the Virtual Nursing Learning Center this week. several child mannequins and one adult female mannequin named Noelle. erly put in catheters, draw blood, from alumni. common things they might not get started to work at Porter Memo­ The college hopes to bring in start I Vs, change dressings and give The VNLC .currently has two to experience," she said. rial Hospital in Valparaiso, she three new man­ medication with "sim-men" with similar learning Sophomore nursing students was called to perform the same task nequins - one the help of these features as Noelle. These two man­ begin their year with basic head- and was able to help the patient adult and two tiakes the practice mannequins. nequins can be controlled by Ole­ to-toe physical assessment. During without any trouble. children. The of some of those A new man­ jniczak in a room out of sight from their second semester, they move "Just getting over one of adult will be an nequin with the the students. She can control the on to begin working with manne­ those uncomfortable barriers is upgrade from not so common, but same capabilities as blood pressure, temperature and quins. In the last four weeks of the one of the biggest things, and it is a Noelle, which common things that Noelle can cost up even the attitude and well-being of year, the students move to learn good step to do it here around oth­ can currently- they might not get to to $24,000 for the the patient. She speaks into a mi­ patient care in a real hospital. Stu­ er people and then taking it to the demonstrate the adult model. The crophone to describe the patient's dents spend most of the time prac­ hospital," Urish said. different stages experience. children models symptoms. She can even choose to ticing in the VNLC during their Olejniczak expects the new ex­ and signs of run anywhere from complain about pain and discom­ junior year. pansion to be fully equipped and pregnancy and Beth Olejniczak $3,000 to $8,000. fort and simulate vomiting. Junior Anna Urish had to dem­ ready for full use for the Fall 2010 childbirth, such Director of the Virtual The expansion is Olejniczak called it a "controlled onstrate how to put in a catheter in semester! as contractions Nursing Center funded through chaos" setting. the VNLC. Two graduate nursing and fetal heart the colleges annual "It makes the practice of some students graded her performance, Contact Mike Jakubisin at torch@ tones. Students also learn to prop­ fund as well as through donations of those not so common, but some and she passed the test. Once she valpo.edu. VU deemed 'StormReady' Senate's election School is first to be in order to be considered "storm ficial StormReady certification ready" by the National Weather on Wednesday, March 17 during season commences Service. The first requirement is to a ceremony. The representatives certified in Indiana establish a 24-hour warning point and the students that have been Kochevar said candidates can and an emergency weather opera­ working on this project were at Competition heats now begin formal campaigning be­ Ashley Halsten tion center, which is held at the Val­ the ceremony to accept this cer­ fore the March 30 elections. Offi­ Torch Staff Writer paraiso University Police Depart­ tification. up, students get cial presidential and vice presiden­ ment. Students involved in the tial debates will take place at 6:30 When storm clouds come roll­ The second is having a way to storm intercept team came up ready to vote in p.m. March 25 in the Christopher ing in and the tornado sirens blare receive severe weather alerts from with the idea for this project Center community room. through campus, many students the National Weather Service and in spring of 2008 and followed March 30 contest Petitions will be available for and faculty panic because they do alert the public. Currently there are through with all of the steps to senatorial positions March 22 in not know what to do to protect around 35 NOAA weather radios have VU become StormReady. Torch Staff Report the Student Senate office. Petitions themselves in this type of situation. around campus. "The fact that our students for senatorial positions are due Valparaiso University is the first The third requirement is be­ took the initiative to do this Both student body president March 29. university in the state of Indiana ing aware and able to monitor the speaks volumes about how much and vice president races will be to be StormReady certified by the weather. VU is equipped with lo­ they care about Valpo, and they contested this year as Student Contact News Editor Alex Smith National Weather Service, accord­ cal Doppler radar on campus. The have worked very hard to make Senate prepares to hold elections at [email protected] ing to Jonathan Guseman, Deputy fourth requirement is local warn­ sure that we are ready for a se­ March 30. Director of Valparaiso University's ing dissemination, which includes vere weather event," Wolf said. At-large senator and election Storm Intercept Team (VUSIT). weather radios, VUPD and tornado StormReady will help save committee chair Matthew Koche­ Candidates Storm Ready communities are bet­ sirens. lives because now there is a plan var announced Thursday that ter prepared to save lives in the The fifth is community pre­ of action in place and people will current Student body vice presi­ event of severe weather through paredness. VU holds two safety know how to respond in severe dent Danny Lewallen and former President advanced planning, education and preparedness talks each year to in­ weather related situations. senator Jacquielynn Wolff are of­ awareness. There are a total of 51 form the campus community about "In the four years that I have ficially running for student body - Danny Lewallen universities nationwide that are severe weather safety. In addition, been here, I can remember at president. Sophomore seat senator (current vice president) StormReady. VUPD has gone through severe least two instances when there Brad Lubeck and junior seat sena­ - Jacquielynn Wolff "Having this certification would weather spotting classes so they can have been tornado warnings in tor Tony Lyza are vying for the vice (former senator) give us the confidence that we are help detect severe weather to alert Porter County while school has president position. prepared for (when) a particularly the public. been in session and not every­ All candidates were required to damaging event would occur and The final guideline is having for­ one knew what to do. I feel that complete an election packet, ac­ Vice president that we would have a standardized malized hazardous weather plans in this is an important step to make quiring signatures from a current - Brad Lubeck Valpo a more prepared commu­ student senator, faculty senator response to protect lives and prop­ place, which VU has in each build­ (sophomore senator) erty," said Bart Wolf, faculty advisor ing. nity," Guseman said. and 100 constituents. Each candi­ of VUSIT. Representatives from the Na­ date also had to have completed 45 - Tony Lyza According to Guseman, there are tional Weather Service in Chicago Contact Ashley Halsten at credit hours and have a grade point (junior senator) six requirements that had to be met presented the university with its of­ [email protected]. average of at least 2.5. The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Campus/Nation A5 Granting opportunities for professors Funding gives nine woman of the committee. tributes additional funds for class­ her students a better, richer expo­ faculty the opportunity to better Nearly $10,000 is allocated for room expenses. sure of what America is. the quality of education at VU. travel and expense grants each According to professor Bjorn­ "A lot of people think of Lati­ "Having funding available en­ instructors new semester, and faculty have been stad, "The committee also allocates nos as simply Mexicans," Blacker- courages faculty to think about taking full advantage of the funds expense grants that can be used Hanson said. "In reality, Latinos innovations in the classroom and opportunities to available. for course development. Faculty are Dominicans, Haitians, Puerto also to work to improve their Nelly Blacker-Hanson, assistant can submit applications to cover Ricans - they're from everywhere. teaching," Bjornstad said. improve classes professor of history and CORE, re­ expenses of setting up a particular A better understanding of Latinos Other professors that received ceived two separate grants that will course or advancing a class that is and our relationships with them is grants from the committee in­ Jake Stefan allow her to attend conferences currently offered." important to understanding our clude Ralph Klapis, adjunct in­ Torch Staff Writer across the country and present her The main goal of the committee own history." structor of music; Kieth Carlson, research on Mexico and the Cold is to advance the quality of learn­ Through these grants, faculty associate professor of psychology; Nine Valparaiso University War as well as the Mexican iden­ ing that goes on here at VU. are also able to attend conferences Jeffrey Doebler, associate professor professors will attend conferences tity during agricultural strikes in "The main criteria we look for focused primarily on innovative of music; George Heider, associ­ and present their research across the 1930s. (in grant applications) is what will teaching techniques or new devel­ ate professor of theology; William the globe after receiving travel and "Without these grants, faculty improve learning and teaching. opments in their field of study. Marion, professor of mathemat­ expense grants from VU's Com­ members couldn't do nearly as There are other funds on campus "By attending various confer­ ics and computer science; Diane mittee to Enhance Learning and much as they do today," Blacker- that support personal scholarship, ences and workshops, faculty are Marten, adjunct instructor of Teaching (CELT). Hanson said. "It's important to un­ but these funds are for projects able to get resources and teaching theology; Carlos Miguel-Pueyo, The committee gives out grants derstand how many hats we wear that will advance faculty research strategies they can bring back to assistant professor of foreign biannually that aim to "give fac­ as faculty. These types of grants and bring that into the classroom," campus. (They) get exposure to languages and literatures; and ulty the opportunity to advance allow us to juggle all our responsi­ Bjornstad said. everything that is cutting-edge Jennifer Winquist, associate pro­ learning in the classroom through bilities more effectively." Blacker-Hanson plans to use and are able to find out what other fessor of psychology. attending conferences and work­ The nine grants that were given her grants to gain information colleagues are doing in the class­ shops," said associate professor of out by the committee mainly focus that will help her students under­ room," Blacker-Hanson said. Contact Jake Stefan at torch@ German Jennifer Bjornstad, chair­ on travel, but the committee dis­ stand Latino-Americans by giving But overall, these funds give valpo.edu. No love for the little guy 13-year-old college student excluded from studying abroad in Africa Kathleen Megan McClatchy-Tribune News Service

'HARTFORD, Conn. - To Colin Carlson, it's clearly a case of discrimi­ nation. As a double-degree honors stu­ dent with a 3.9 grade point average at the University of Connecticut, he was a natural candidate for an African ecology course offered this semester that involved a summer field study in South Africa. In fact, when he decided to go to UConn, it was partly because this course particularly addressed his in­ terests in the interplay between cul­ ture and the environment. However, Colin, a prodigy, is 13 years old. And he believes that the professor who is teaching the course turned him down last fall because of his youth. His mother, Jessica Offir, offered to pay her own way on the trip to chaperone Colin and to release the university from any liability, but the university response remained a firm MCT "no." Colin Carlson, 13, walks across the University of Connecticut campus between classes March 17 in Storrs, Conn. Carlson, an honors student, has brought a complaint Colin, who plans to earn a doc­ against UConn after being told he could not study abroad in South Africa. torate degree and then a law degree, says, "If you don't feel comfortable taidng a 13-year-old just because you speaking, student safety is our num­ UConn at age 9 and matriculated as After he was turned down for the tion has gone smoothly at UConn, don't, then it's the same thing as if ber one concern." a freshman last year. He has excelled African field ecology course, Colin and he has enjoyed it greatly. you don't feel comfortable having a If his mother accompanies him on at UConn, and professors who have was admitted to another ecology and "I'd like to say that I am really black student on your trip or having the trip, Colin doesn't see any reason worked with him have nothing but evolutionary biology course that also shocked that the university would a woman on your trip." for the university to worry about his praise for both his academic talents involves field study in South Africa. behave this way. I don't go looking for "If you can't teach any student safety any more and his ability to But that course focuses on plants fights. I'm generally a very agreeable rather than animals, which are his person," he said. that the university deems capable of than other stu­ I'd like to say that i get along easily taking your class and teaching them, dents. with other stu­ greater interest. In addition, because Professor Carl Schlichting, the then you shouldn't be teaching. You "Yes, some­ am really shocked dents. he applied late for the course - de­ professor who has agreed to have can't pick and choose your students thing could hap­ that the university His lawyer, layed while waiting to hear whether Colin in his class and on the South based on personal comfort." pen," he said. "I Michael H. Agra- he was accepted into the African field African trip, said in an e-mail that he Colin and his mother, Offir, con­ could get eaten by would behave this noff, said that ecology course - there was no grant "easily qualifies for inclusion" and is tend that the decision violates the a lion, but I am at way. I don't go although it ap­ money left. He expects that his fam­ "a fine student." university's anti-discrimination pol­ just the same -risk looking for fights. pears that Colin's ily will have to pay his way at close to Professor Isaac Ortega, the pro­ icy and state and federal civil rights as any other stu­ age was the rea­ $4,000, plus the cost of his mother's fessor who was teaching the class to law. The Coventry family has filed a dent." I'm generally a very son he was not travel expenses. which Colin was not admitted, was complaint with the university's Office If the univer­ agreeable person. allowed into the Colin fears now that the universi­ out of the office and could not be of Diversity and Equity and with the sity believes it's course, it is not ty might find a way to keep him from reached for comment. U.S. Department of Education's Of­ unsafe for him, Colin Carlson clear exactly why going on this field trip, as well. Offir Chris Simon, a professor in the fice for Civil Rights. Colin said, "by his age is a prob­ said, "We are willing to do anything department of ecology and evolu­ Mike Kirk, spokesman for the that logic, no one 13-year-old college student lem. "Given the and everything to assuage their fears tionary biology and Colin's adviser, university, said he can't comment should be go­ fact that UConn on the liability front." Colin said he said that he is a "fantastic student" on cases where litigation may be in­ ing on the trip and UConn should did accept him," said Agranoff. "I'm also fears that his financial aid might who "asks the kinds of questions that volved. However, he said, when it not be offering a study abroad pro­ not sure yet what UConn's problem be in jeopardy. usually come from graduate students comes to trips abroad, "generally gram." Colin started taking courses at really is." Until now, Colin said, his educa­ or a colleague" and is "very mature."

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The committee then presented the candidates to Bradshaw. "Dr. Bradshaw made the final decision," Kooi said. "I believe we'll be working very closely with him. He'll be my direct supervisor, work­ ing with the new enrollment man­ agement team." Kooi brings many skills to this position. According to Trost, "She has a lot of enthusiasm and energy. She has a very outgoing personal­ ity and she has the technical skills to allow her to succeed in the posi­ BETTER BOWLING NAME: tion." Bradshaw praised Kooi's experi­ ence at a larger university. "I really liked her background in regards to the work she's done in en­ rollment management," Bradshaw said. "She has good experience at a public institution, and that will only enhance our efforts." Kooi said she has knowledge of the system and has worked on state committees that work with enroll­ ment activities, many of which Trost has also worked on. Kooi also has experience in working in an environment closely associated with a registrar. "I have quite a bit of experience with enrollment services," she said. "I've functioned somewhat in those areas. I've had experience with the operations of a registrar." Kooi has also been active in her community, going to high schools and tracking trends in recruitment efforts and has worked with the transferring of credit. One of the most notable qualifi­ cations Kooi brings to the position is her knowledge of technology. "Technical skills, I believe, are going to come in handy," Kooi said. According to Bradshaw, some of the technology Kooi has used includes electronic transcripts and student information systems, and she is also familiar with the chal­ lenges of these types of technology. Kooi will start at VU on April 12. The time between when she starts and Trost's departure on June 30 will be a training period for Kooi. "She will be shadowing me," Trost said. In addition to learning the policies and procedures, "she 5U,t mainly needs to learn the culture of the university." According to Trost, there are s-rff^ three important duties of the university registrar: Curriculum management, database manage­ 1 ment and customer service. Trost So nearly hall*** viewed customer service as most important, especially in improving processes and procedures. Bradshaw concurs with the im­ portance of process improvements. getusc.com "One thing is ... to really look at process improvement . . . the processes students go through," he said, noting examples such as ad­ missions, class registration, view­ ing grades and the forms students fill out. The role of registrar is very much oriented toward the students. "If there are improvements to be made," Kooi said, "I will do that. I'll be serving the faculty and staff and their needs as well." Kooi is prepared to work with the faculty and staff as well as with better students, and Bradshaw highlight­ 01 ng ed that as another of her qualifica­ Uieve in * tions. "She also works well with fac­ ulty and other administrators, and with students, too, which is the key to success in a registrar's role," Bradshaw said. Trost added, "(Kooi is) definite­ ly a people person." As she prepares to come to VU, Kooi is excited. "I am extremely excited about the opportunity to join the Val­ paraiso University community, and to assist in any way possible," she said. "I look forward to April 12." Contact Paul Rubio at torch® Free Incoming claim based on combined voice, Text and Pix usage by typical U.S. Cellular customers. Other restrictions apply. See store tor details. ©2009 U.S. Cellular. valpo.edu. #r

The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 A7 _ "Without the prospect of failure, it is difficult to contemplate the application of market discipline." - Lawrence Summers, director of the National Economic Council, on buffering the economy from systemic financial OPINION threats like Lehman Brothers and AIG. STAFF EDITORIAL Senate resolves seat issue In the wee hours before spring they, not their constituents, would break, student body president have to resolve the matter. Fortu­ Courtney Heitkamp made an im­ nately, senate stepped up to the portant decision to veto S.R. 111, challenge and, on their first of­ and Student Senate responded by ficial meeting after spring break, passing meaningful legislation passed S.R. 110 in a vote that has which may have put to bed once been a long time coming. and for all the contentious issues Now that the vote is in the surrounding the minority seat. hands of all students, the stu­ We, with all in the campus dent body can effectively decide community, breathe a collective for itself what the definition of a sigh of relief. The change brought minority is. Rather than become by S.R. no is one for which we've entangled in senatorial red tape waited almost a and committee year. deliberations, S.R. no re­ Rather than become the definition of a minority vamps the mi­ entangled in nority seat to al­ belongs, as it low all members senatorial red tape should, to the of the student and committee students. body to vote for After the the senator who deliberations, the removal last would sit there. definition of a March of Tia MCT This change minority belongs, Kolasa from the successfully minority seat, circumvents as it should, to the the entire issue the matter of students. had cast a pall LETTER TO THE EDITOR constituencies, over senate's which some conduct, but Recent tornado siren cries wolf am supposed to take that seriously, take things like this seriously every have feared would require sen­ the passing of S.R. 110 proves that assume the worst and stay inside. time, that campus safety is never a ate to keep lists of minorities on those senators who voted to pass I am writing in regards to the Only after a call to the VUPD was joking matter. But how can I view it campus. Rather, the entire stu­ the resolution have the interests test of the emergency siren on the I told, casually, "There was a test to­ any differently? dent body now has a voice in this of their constituents - and not of morning of Wednesday, March 17.1 day," so I could leave my house to go This issue could have been matter. political convenience - in mind. am appalled that the university did to work. What happened? avoided with a simple e-mail to the In a word, finally. Furthermore, the approval of not send any form of communica­ Students are often chastised for student body, several of which we S.R. in would also have turned S.R. 110 proves senate's compe­ tion to students informing them not taking "serious" matters seri­ receive each week, letting us know the matter over to the student tency and sets a bar for relevance that it was, simply, a test. The well- ously. How are we supposed to that a test was scheduled and re­ body, albeit in the form of a refer­ that senate must now continue to known scheduled test time - the first take things seriously when those in minding us of the emergency siren endum asking students to vote on uphold. Now that this senate has Tuesday of every month - could not charge drop a ball as big as this? policy. a senate structure that would have proven itself capable of handling be further away from Wednesday The campus emergency alert I respect and thank the people eliminated the minority seat alto­ tough issues in a clear and deci­ the 17th. If the siren goes off at any system, which is the first line of who are leading, serving and pro­ gether. This solution would have sive way, students would do well time other than the scheduled test defense for students, faculty, staff tecting us, but either they are in­ been easy, but we've been taught to communicate with their repre­ time, as it did on Wednesday morn­ and the community, was essen­ competent, or they just aren't seri­ since first-grade motivational sentatives which issues next merit ing, we are instructed to assume an tially rendered useless Wednesday ous. Both are unacceptable. posters that "what is easy is not attention. imminent threat: An active shooter, morning. It is no longer a viable, always right." And with elections around hazardous weather, nuclear missile trustworthy source of information. Sincerely, Heitkamp's Feb. 26 veto of S.R. the corner, S.R. 110 shows voters launch, etc. "Siren outside, go in­ I will now question what the siren 111 was the right move and sent a which senators deserve a shot at side." There wasn't a cloud in the sky means, even though I have been Kati Schmidt clear message to the senate that reelection. or an announcement in my inbox. I clearly told by those in charge to VU Class of 2010

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female friends is any indication, I sexual desire. It, along with sexual believe it. harassment, is about a grossly per­ Rape is one of the most unjust verse mentality that our culture C£j^\ and scarring experiences imagin­ permeates into its males. ir^. 0r 1 Torch Opinion Writer M c i \ '> "1 able. It is often tied to college cam­ We, men, must overcome it. //\ Xy Dear men of Valparaiso Uni­ puses. Frighteningly, 73 percent of You, Mr. Rapist (and Mr. Sexual versity, all sexual assaults occur by some­ Harassment), are no more respect­ s==_/ ^wcWoV one the victim knows. Rape, sex­ able than septic sludge. No, that is p It is a shame I was not born a ual assault and sexual harassment a discredit to the nutrient-rich mi­ V5 ^0rK\o^^ woman. Had I been, I would cur­ often lead to substance abuse, de­ croorganisms within that sludge. ?JKJ . _»I• a_ . rently be kicking as many men in pression and even suicide. You are worse and deserve only the groin as possible. To make matters even worse, the most terrible fate, but unfortu­ That's right, I said it. I am em­ according to the National Center nately, 94 percent of you (and too barrassed to be a man. Why? Be­ for Policy Analysis, 15 out of 16 percent of your heartless friends) 7A\ ' cause they are the ones that do rapists walk away free. will never face punishment. the most harm to humanity and Free. No penalty - none. Zip. This is deplorable. Victims beyond. Zero. Zilch. Nothing. of rape - every beautiful and in­ Furthermore, the state of the This is sick. One of the main nocent one of them - inspire me. male race is disgusting - and I am reasons rapists get away with their Their ability to keep living, fight­ £N not talking about greasy pizza box­ perversion is because they are ma- ing and spreading joy to others is es and stinky armpits. I am talking nipulatively sneaky. Frequently, phenomenal. They are in no way about how we rapists take the to be mistreated and deserve the collectively treat form of boy­ attention and protection of every Rachelle Nover/ The Torch women. Thus far, To make matters friends - sick, human being. we have failed. even worse, worthless, self­ In saying this I beg - plead - And before ish and narcis­ for all males, even the ones who you think I am according to the sistic boyfriends treat women like gold - to truly Ugandan bill threatens gays not talking about National Center for - who pressure reevaluate our involvements with is a direct violation of the Univer­ you, stop right Policy Analysis, 15 their girlfriends women. How many rapes have we sal Declaration of Human Rights, there. This is all- into going fur­ prevented, and how many scarred which states that all people are inclusive, includ­ out of 16 rapists ther than they women have we aided? How many treated equal regardless of their ing you. Yes, you. walk away free. are comfortable times have we lashed out at guys Torch Opinion Writer sexual orientation. Many countries, The you who with. who think it is OK to objectify including Sweden, claim that if this thinks he treats So, men, I women? How many times have Recently, Uganda has decided to legislation goes through, they will women in the best imaginable ask you, why? Why must you scar we double- and triple-checked on reevaluate its treatment of homo­ revoke developmental aid to Ugan­ way? No, it isn't good enough, so the minds of so many beautiful hu­ our closest female friends or even sexuals. Locals voiced their con­ da. All the more reason why it's in listen up. man beings? Why must you shove random girls on campus, who are cerns against the lives of homosexu­ Uganda's best interest to veto such Women are not yours. They are agony down their throats and trapped in abusively demoralizing als and their "hidden agendas." Like legislation. not your rites of passage, nor com­ hammer insecurity and despair relationships? How many times most sub-Saharan African coun­ However, religious conservatives modities for you or your lewd little into their bodies? Do you realize have we failed? tries, Uganda has already made ho­ on the far right proclaim that the friends to behold. Period. how your dominatingly perverse Tonight, my heart aches for the mosexuality illegal, but with evan­ author of the bill, David Bahati, is Before I go any further, it should actions affect her? women who I had a chance to help gelical Christian influence, both in reluctant to criticize a measure that be noted that Valparaiso Univer­ Not guilty? I don't care. If you but never noticed, for the wom­ Uganda and from the United States, would assuredly constitute mass sity is not as much of a safe haven have a friend who does this, or anizing men whose faces I never Ugandan citizens have been scared slaughter. Pastor Rick Warren, who as you think. Male dominance and even know of a random guy who punched and for this sick culture into thinking there is harm in ho­ gave the invocation at President the subjugation of women run does this, and have done nothing in its entirety, which fosters such a mosexuality and want to suppress Obama's inauguration, is refusing rampant. to stop it, you are just as bad. despicably twisted mindset within it. to condemn the bill. Supporters of True, there have only been just There is no excuse to treat males. Sparked by the propaganda, the bill are also activists here in the under a dozen reported forcible women this way, or to allow others With that said, my words are many Ugandan citizens have now United States for banning abortion sex offenses on campus over the to treat women this way. I do not simply words., Sexual, assault oc­ decided to create a bill that will and gay marriage, Many, religious past three years of available data care how you were raised, I don't curs once every two minutes in the increase the punishment for be­ groups in the United States have (2006, 2007, 2008), but most of­ care about your hormonal over­ United States. We, fellow males, ing homosexual. been protesting fenses go unreported - 60 percent, drive and I most certainly do not can do better. The message is against the inter­ according to the U.S. Department care about the size of your biceps, Yours truly, Teddy. now, "If you are What started as a national pressure of Justice. Throw in the fact that or your allegiance to your manly, The views expressed are those of gay, you are not program to help a to withdraw this most sexual harassment situations sex-happy posse. There is no ex­ the writer and not necessarily those welcome." The country that is in need bill. go unreported, and we've got trou­ cuse. of The Torch. Contact Ted Pietrzak sentence for be­ The United ble. If personal interaction with Quite frankly, rape is not about at [email protected]. ing homosexual: of more resources in States initially Death. AIDS awareness and became involved in Uganda by try­ Where is the prevention ended as positive influ­ ing to reduce the Conan needs late night slot to compete ence from the a bill condemning number of HIV U.S.? Where are homosexuals. cases. Thanks to the defenders of external influ­ a poor decision - Leno's brand of His very first tweet reads, "To­ human rights? ence, our support comedy is a stale style that was day I interviewed a squirrel in my Uganda doesn't have the most has been turned into a homosexual dreadfully dull even when his backyard and then threw to com­ progressive homosexual rights death row. In the United States, we 0NQFREY Monica Lewinski jokes were still mercial. Somebody help me." And campaign. But until influence from struggle making gay marriage legal Torch Opinion Writer considered fresh. But it is turning more recently, "This morning I evangelical America came about, and now many are supporting a bill As predicted in my last col­ out that NBC's decision to give applied for a job at Home Depot, Uganda was not planning on creat­ that condemns all homosexuals to umn, Conan O'Brien is making a Conan the boot may work in his but they couldn't find an apron big ing a bill that sentenced those who death. comeback despite NBC's efforts to favor. enough to fit are homosexual to death. Unfortu­ I understand that there needs to douse the flame-colored hair that NBC has of­ over my head. nately, these "missionaries" still feel be more education directed towards is O'Brien's signature attribute. ficially created a If Conan's new Tomorrow: Sta­ the need to spread their "knowl­ safe sex and AIDS prevention. This, O'Brien, contractually prohibited monster. network is smart, ples." edge" to other countries, claiming however, is grotesquely unjust. from appearing on television for If O'Brien's This ability that they are merely trying to help What started as a program to help six months after a dispute between stage appearanc­ they will put him in to make fun of them develop into suitable coun­ a country that is in need of more re­ NBC and Jay Leno, has decided to es turn out to be the 10:30 time slot himself reveals tries. sources in AIDS awareness and pre­ vention ended as a bill condemning go on the road for a 30-city com­ a success, it will that will put him that he has not The proposed bill would intro­ edy tour. only build his fan allowed the past duce the death penalty to those who homosexuals. It should not be the This tour will be a new venture base, which will against Leno and to beat him. are serial offenders, HIV positive church's decision to say whom one for the former talk show host, giv­ ultimately result Letterman. Sure, he does or engage in homosexual sex with can be with and whom one cannot ing him a chance to shine some­ in fantastic rat­ have negative people under the age of 18. There be with. This will always be a con­ where he is legally allowed to be. ings if and when feelings, but he are many protesting in Uganda say­ troversial issue; however, going as By finding this loophole in the Conan finds a new network for his does not express those feelings ing that the bill promotes hatred, far as supporting genocide is far too contract, Conan is now taking ad­ show. with anger, but with humor. intolerance, and violence. A group, much. Do we as Christians really vantage of an opportunity to satisfy If Conan's new network is smart, Though it seems that both led by Rev. Gideon Byamugisha feel the need to sentence someone his current fan base as well as pull they will put him in the 10:30 time shows in Chicago are sold out, I'm - which describes itself as "AIDS to death just because they live a life in an entirely new demographic. slot that will put him against Leno sure this is not the last time we will service providers, counselors and that may be different from ours? The show - dubbed "The Legal­ and Letterman. Competing against hear from Conan O'Brien. spiritual mentors" - has brought a This bill will not only sentence ly Prohibited from Being Funny on David Letterman will, as it did for Whether returning to televi­ petition before the Ugandan Par­ homosexuals to death but also Television Tour" and slated to kick Jay, provide a stiff challenge. But sion in six months or becoming liament with 450,000 signatures. those who are HIV positive. It is in off April 12 - perfectly describes I believe Leno will be left in the comfortable on the stage, O'Brien Other local HIV/AIDS activists the hands of activist and progres­ O'Brien's passion for his art, fans shadows where even Kevin Eu- will continue spreading his quirky including Rubaramira Rurange sive countries to stop this bill from and staff. banks will stop laughing and start style of comedy and satire across and Bishop Christopher Ssenyonjo being passed. If other international It is a passion that will never filling out job applications. the nation. voiced their opinions of how a bill action is taken, Uganda will no lon­ dim and one that NBC needs to Most would think that O'Brien's When Conan returns to televi­ like this is nothing short of mass ger have the means to take care of look out for. After stabbing him feud with NBC would leave him sion with his increased number of murder. itself. Innocent lives should not be in the back, NBC will soon realize bitter, but that is absolutely not the fans, NBC will finally realize that The United States has decidedly condemned because of the igno­ that they made a terrible mistake. case. they made a big mistake. split support. President Obama rance of hateful people. And, trust me, after watching After getting a Twitter account The views expressed are those of has commented about this bill be­ The views expressed are those of the first few episodes of Leno's a month ago, Conan never wastes the writer and not necessarily those ing "odious." The United Nations the writer and not necessarily those return to "The Tonight Show," it an opportunity to shed light on his of The Torch. Contact Rob Onofrey Human Rights Commission has of The Torch. 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Recapping 2009-10 men's and women's SPORTS basketball seasons, A12 Baseball TOURNEY TIME road trips Kansas, Kentucky, would take a brave man to predict anything but another Kansas Crusaders finish Villanova, Syracuse Final Four appearance. There will certainly be many upset brackets two-week endeavor predicted to make if the Jayhawks can't make their domination and superiority count, with 5-9 record Final Four in April and not just the President's. Already a household name in Michelle Golebiewski only his first year on the college Torch Staff Writer basketball scene, John Wall epitomizes almost everything The Valparaiso University needed in a star point guard and a baseball team will return to action team's go-to-guy. His performances this weekend against No. 18-20 Torch Staff Writer throughout the season, most Southeast Missouri State in Cape recently against Mississippi State in Girardeau, Mo., after returning It's that time of year again. a 75-74 overtime win that clinched from their yearly spring trip, where The brackets have been filled, the Southeastern Conference they went 5-9. the bracketologists have spoken tournament championship, were Head coach Tracy Woodson was and there's only one question on definitely that of an SEC Player of confident after the trip, however. everyone's mind: Who will be the Year. Wall scored seven of his "I think our pitchers' numbers cutting down the nets in 17 points in overtime to ensure were great, along with our hitters," Indianapolis April 5? the Wildcats won their 26th SEC Woodson said. "I think we learned With the tournament now tournament title and first since a lot. We got good starting pitching underway, most people haven't 2004. Wall has had plenty of help (and) good closers, and we have started second-guessing their picks this season, however. Let's not to learn how to close the gap. quite yet. In the next couple of days, forget about DaMarcus Cousins, Offensively, I think we got guys that however, don't be surprised to hear who ended the season averaging can handle what we got to do. We people lamenting their picks and 15.3 ppg and 10.1 rebounds. Patrick MCT stole a lot of bases; we have more bashing themselves for throwing Patterson and Eric Bledsoe are both Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins dunks during the SEC Championship match speed then we have ever had." money into the pot. more than capable of stepping up against Mississippi State Sunday. The Wildcats won 75-74. The Crusader pitching staff If there's one thing people when called upon as well. showed promise of great things should be confident of being right Some point to Wall's to come during the spring trip. about, it's a Final Four involving inexperience, as well as that of 8.4 rbg, and star point guard Andy undersized, Villanova possesses A threesome of junior hurlers in Kansas, Kentucky, Syracuse and the rest of his young Kentucky Rautins and forward Kris Joseph, plenty of other weapons on the Bryce Shafer, John Gulbransen Villanova. With teammates, as the Orange only need one thing if floor. If Reynolds's teammates, and Damon McCormick made an the exception a reason John they are to reach the Final Four: especially Corey Fisher and impact throughout the spring trip. of Villanova, all SMI regardless Calipari's team Arinze Onuako. The 6-9 forward is Antonio Pena, can step up their Shafer sits at a 2-1 record thus three teams were of what Obama's will falter in this struggling with injury, but if he can game when it matters, possibly far in the season and 2.79 ERA. worthy winners of year's tournament, return in time for the second round against Duke in the Elite Eight, His opponents have hit a mere .218. their conferences, bracket says, Kansas but * don't and certainly before the sweet Villanova could very well be on Gulbransen has allowed eight runs and each team is undoubtedly the underestimate sixteen, the Orange will be a force their way into the Final Four for all together in 31.1 innings. He leads has the talent to team to beat. the ability of UK's to reckon with. the second consecutive year. the Horizon League with a 2.01 ERA book a place in talent. It won't be A year after losing out to North Not all of these predictions and has 33 strikeouts on the year. the Final Four. a surprise if their Carolina for a place in last year's are sure-shot outcomes in this "I think overall Gulbransen If President Obama's predictions talent, and of course John Wall, final and 25 years after winning its year's March Madness. But if pitched the best over the trip," are anything to go by, then Kansas is propels them to the Final Four. last National Championship, the there is one thing that is for Woodson said. "We expected going all the way. But regardless of Seven years after Carmelo mainstream opinion is it will be certain, it's that we are in store Damon to pitch a lot. He's too what Obama's bracket says, Kansas Anthony and company beat nearly impossible for Villanova to for plenty of exciting games good not to pitch. We're going to is undoubtedly the team to beat. Kansas in the Championship game, reach those heights in this year's over the next couple of weeks. maneuver guys around and he's With the big-game savvy of Sherron Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim may tournament. I wouldn't bet on them Now'all that's left to do is sit going to be at the three right now." Collins and the inside domination of finally find himself back in the repeating the latter* but don't rule back and enjoy the action, and Hitting has also proved to be Cole Aldrich and twins Markieff and promised land come the beginning out the possibility of head coach Jay of course, keep fingers crossed a strong point for the Crusaders. Marcus Morris, the Jayhawks look of April. It will be anything but easy Wright's team securing a Final Four your bracket isn't a bust. Junior Ryan O'Gara was named more than capable of steamrolling for the Orange, with Kansas State berth. Horizon League Batter of the Week their way into the Final Four. And or Pittsburgh potentially standing In Scottie Reynolds, the Wildcats The views expressed are those March 1 after hitting .563 (9-for-i6) with a coach as experienced as Bill in their way. That shouldn't faze have a true game-winner. His season of the writer and not necessarily with two doubles, a home run, four Self, who led Kansas to an NCAA Syracuse, however. With Wes average of 18.5 ppg doesn't even those of The Torch. Contact Jeff runs scored and seven RBIs during National Championship in 2008, it Johnson, who averages 16.0 ppg and tell half the story. Despite being Harbert at [email protected]. the Jacksonville Tournament. He is currently placed sixth in the Horizon League, hitting .400 and has a league-leading 28 hits. He has registered three homers and HageFs career revived against all odds brought in 16 runs. Along with O'Gara, junior Kyle as a Crusader after his operation. X-ray technician later asked Hagel. Medicine ball tosses. Gaedele leads the conference with 22 Crusader player But that day, Hagel was just a hitter, "You didn't dislocate your shoulder. Stabilization stretches. And runs batted in and is hitting .480 with at the insistence of his doctor and You broke your humerus." every now and then,.when the runners on. He has registered eight endures bizarre future coaches. When Hagel describes the team was on a trip, he would multiple-RBI games and brought in "(Crusader pitching) coach rareness of breaking one's arm sneak into the clubhouse batting four runs against Oklahoma. injury to play again Schmack told me not to throw at when throwing a pitch, he uses his cage at Emory G. Bauer Field "Those are two guys that have all when I told doctors'verbiage: and take a few swings. matured a lot. It's taken them Mark Schoeck him I was having "There are very But that redshirt season some time, but I think they have Torch Staff Writer surgery. I hadn't But it was the few documented involved more than just confidence now," Woodson said. picked up a ball rehabilitation. There were the "They know they are going to be in championship game cases. The ting of the ball against the in three weeks," So Hagel, with trips to pick up sandwiches for the line up. Ryan's a good enough aluminum bat sounded different Hagel said. for American Legion his first serious the team in between games of hitter against lefties; we're going to this time. "But it was the ball. It was the ninth injury, began his a doubleheader. There was the keep in the line up." Perhaps because the ball catches championship rehabilitation. bucket duty during the game, The Crusaders (5-12) travel to a certain way in Florida weather that game for inning. We were tie*! The doctors cycling in clean baseballs for the Cape Girardeau for a three game gives a touch of bass to the collision. American Legion and physical umpires. series against the Redhawks (8-8) Or maybe because now, as ball. It was the Will Hagel therapists And since the Crusader beginning at 1 p.m. Friday before Valparaiso University baseball ninth inning. We baseball players do their starting conference play against Double-redshirt freshman developed double-redshirt freshman Will were tied." exercises for him fundraising by working Wright State next week. Hagel rounds the bases after his first Fifteen pitches to strengthen the concession stand at the "We need to pitch well, score collegiate home run, these players into the inning, Hagel's catcher his shoulder while his broken arm Athletics-Recreation Center, some runs and play defense," and fans know what he's done to get dropped two fingers. Hagel formed healed. And with time to rest, it was only Hagel and a couple Woodson said. "We can't afford to here. a curveball grip. He kicked his leg, doctors said the labrum would have players with short-term injuries get extra outs and give away runs. That sound was dramatic. It was pushed toward home plate, stretched a chance to heal itself, since there who would stay back to work That's something we did on the triumphant. his arm back - and then threw the was too much trauma in his arm to the concession stand. spring trip. We made some errors August 11, 2007. Will Hagel, an ball into the first base dugout, his operate on it. After 10 months of rehab, in critical times of the game, and it incoming freshman, was scheduled arm dangling at his side. The rehabilitation extended Hagel was a week away cost us a little bit." to have surgery on a torn labrum The initial diagnosis was a through Hagel's freshman year, from throwing in his first in his left shoulder - his throwing dislocated shoulder. for which he would be granted a Contact Michelle Golebiewski at shoulder - Aug. 16. He would pitch "Do you want the news?" the redshirt. Shoulder plyometrics. See Hagel, page All [email protected]. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Waiting for berth -•THE RED ZONE*- Bowlers place 11th at Tennessee, hope to play in NCAA Discussing AL West teams championship and Ichiro Suzuki plays right - is an Experts pick extraordinarily talented outfield. Suzuki has been one of the Chris Kleinhans-Schulz Angels, Mariners best defenders in the league since Torch Staff Writer he came over from Japan with a to win division cannon rather than an arm coming The No. 10-ranked Valparaiso out of his right shoulder. University women's bowling team Franklin Gutierrez is the best ended their regular season with an defender nobody knows. He has nth place finish at the Music City v. ton drawn comparisons to a young Classic Saturday in Smyrna, Tenn. Andrew Jones with speed to turn Torch Staff Writer The only tournament left is the gap-splitting line drives ticketed for NCAA Bowling Championships in extra bases into outs. April, but the Crusaders must wait Even at 34, Byrnes is a reckless until March 24 to find out if they player that will run into walls and have earned a berth. ' aiec dive into stand for the chance at an Competing in a field that Torch Staff Writer out. featured 17 different top-20 squads, The Ms infield is no slouch either. VU opened the Music City Classic With just four teams, the Jack Wilson and Chone Figgins are with a 4-2 opening day record American League West is the projected to start at shortstop' and in traditional-format contests. smallest division in baseball, second base respectively. Most fans The Crusaders defeated No. 12 and despite being dominated know about Figgins and his ability Kutztown, No. 18 Florida A&M, by the LA Angels the last to snare any ball within reach at No. 8 New Jersey City University three years, it has been highly multiple positions. and Hampton to end the day in 11th competitive. This season, the Midwestern and die-hard place out of 20 teams. Angels again look strong, the As baseball fans, which are often A solid trio of Crusaders led have uncharacteristically signed the same thing, know about Jack the individual efforts in the first some big name free agents, the Wilson, who spent his first 8 1/2 tournament action. Sophomores Mariners traded for a Cy Young MLB seasons in Pittsburgh before Krystyna Johnson, Amanda winner and the Rangers have being dealt to Seattle at the trade Cortese and Natalie Cortese each their best pitching staff in years. deadline last year. If you want to surpassed 200 multiple times, In the fourth of a six-part series, learn more about Wilson, watch with Johnson holding a team-best our experts debate the American Baseball Tonight's Top 5 Web Gems average score of 192.7 during VU's League West Champion. every night. He is the guy diving up first contests. the middle and flipping the ball to On the tournament's second day, Keaton Cory: second base from his backside to VU went 3-3 in four-game baker The Seattle Mariners are my turn a base hit into a double play. contests against six ranked foes. pick as the AL West champions. After losing three straight to start Let's look at the obvious for Alec Johnson: the round, the Crusaders rallied Seattle. They have two of the best While I think that Seattle will for victories against No. 5 Delaware left-handers in the game with get better this year, I still think the State, No. 20 Morgan State and No. Cliff Lee and Felix Hernandez Angels will take the AL West again. 3 Fairleigh Dickinson. at the top. With some promising Even though they lost reliable Those wins gave the Crusaders prospects to fill the rest of the starter John Lackey, they added a small boost in the standings to starting rotation, it will be the a strong ace in Joel Pineiro, who ninth heading into bracket play on Mariner's defense that will carry enjoyed a great season with St. Saturday. Using the best-of-seven them to a 2010 championship. Louis last year, helping them to win baker format, VU lost to No. 17 General Manager Jack the NL Central. MCT Louisiana Tech in five games. VU Zduriencik has built this team They also have a solid closer in Seattle Mariners' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs down the first base line after took a 172-140 in Game 3, but it to prevent runs. Their outfield Brian Fuentes, who recorded 48 getting his 200th hit of the 2009 season Sept. 6 against the Oakland could not get closer than 10 pins - when Eric Byrnes is in left, Athletics. The Mariners, along with the Oakland Athletics, are predicted to win to the Lady Techsters in the other Franklin Gutierrez is in center See Debate, page All the AL West this season. matches. The Crusaders then faced No. 14 Minnesota State-Mankato in the second round. VU won the first THE SPORTS MAVEN game 147-137, and the Crusaders later tied the series at two games apiece with a 183-181 win, but two Reflecting on women's basketball season more losses sent the Crusaders to the 11th place match up with No. 15 Alabama A&M. Did the last three years of she did not stay in the game long No. Anyway, for Peller, last VU lost to the Lady Bulldogs Team had good Crusader women's basketball enough to take another shot. Monday was a strange ending to her earlier in the tournament, but disappoint? That was the big moment? playing career. the results of this match up were moments despite While they did underachieve, The Crusaders did produce Had she hoped to score 40 points reversed. After a 1-1 split to start, the Crusaders were fun to watch. other memories. Why? in her final game? the Crusaders cruised to three underachieving Watching Lauren Kenney drive No one mentions Kelly Peller in a No. Peller knows the team is consecutive wins, all by double- inside for a score has been column. not about her. Anyhow, she could digits. incredibly fun. Seeing freshman I did. hardly believe her playing career Now the Crusaders (68-46) Laura Richards begin to grow into I'll get in your face. had come to an end. must wait and see if they receive torn a solid, quick-passing-point guard I said what I said. Does she wish she could have had an invitation to continue their has been delightful. Did you seriously have thoughts it any other way? season at the 2010 NCAA Bowling Torch Staff Writer What effect does the 39-51 record on Peller during the game? Peller does not like regrets. Championships. Eight teams of the last three seasons have on Indeed, I did, like any other Wishing for more minutes this will compete and are all at-large What is your lasting image of Coach Keith Freeman? game. Fourteen minutes into season, more appearances in the selections, meaning that there no the Crusader women's basketball He is certainly under pressure the game, I began thinking that starting lineup this season, a clean automatic bids. teams 71-57 loss to Wisconsin- to win. Freeman is a winning coach VU needed Peller, the toughest bill of health or for the rim to be nicer to her is not important in So far, VU's inaugural season Milwaukee in the first round of whose teams do not underachieve. Crusader defender, to enter the her book. She would rather look has built an impressive resume with the Horizon League Tournament The last three years have been game if they wanted to make a forward to an encouraging future a Warhawk Classic title in February last Monday? different. Teams stop and rally back coaching high school basketball. and four other top-five finishes After the game, tears streaked have not executed from their 14-point against talented competition. VU down senior Lauren Kenney's as expected. While they did deficit. Will she become a high school has also moved up 10 spots in the face after .an emotional curtain However, players underachieve, the Did her scarce coaching legend? call to her playing career at still developed minutes make a Since I do not make projections national rankings after starting the Crusaders were fun year as the No. 20 team. Valparaiso University. greatly. big impact on the on high school sports, please refer to my, fax number. Now, if she The eight-team field for the 2010 How emotional was the game? What did you to watch. game? became nearly as successful as her NCAA Bowling Championships If you had watched the enjoy about the Significantly, father, Chesterton High School will be announced at 3 p.m. March Crusaders for the past three. Horizon League without Peller boys basketball coach Tom Peller, 24. The tournament will be held years, it would have been a tear- Tournament game last Monday? on the court, the Crusaders had she would be quite pleased. April 8-10 and be hosted by New jerker for you. Shots would not Late in the first half, senior difficulty stopping the Panthers, who Jersey City University. fall. The defense was leaky. This captain Kelly Peller drained a 17- shot 53.6 percent in the first half. The views expressed are those of was the third straight year that foot jumper, which was the most Can you stop talking about the writer and not necessarily those of The Torch. Contact Tom Firme at Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz VU did not win a conference natural shot I had ever seen her take Kelly Peller so that I can rewrite my [email protected]. at [email protected]. tournament game, in her four years at VU. Too bad bracket? The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Sports All

Hagel, from page A9 "I just got lucky," he said. "Anyone Debate, from page A10 the top two teams are so different. gives them a chance when they're could have done it." And when he Can Seattle's pitching and defense behind. Not only is smart hitting bullpen session since he broke his describes his two-year rehabilitation saves in the 55 opportunities he got beat the offense of LA? The answer the key to winning games, but arm. as "a humbling experience," this is last year, as well as 46 strikeouts. is yes. smart base running as well, which "My shoulder just felt the same how he personifies the humility. They also return starting pitchers Because Seattle is in the business the Angels use to their advantage way it did a year before," he said. In Will Hagel's first action on Jered Weaver, who led the team of preventing runs, they do not have by stealing bases when there's an "I don't think the doctor really the field during the Crusaders' with 174 strikeouts last year, Joe to score as many. The Ms offense will opportunity and also bunting thought the labrum would heal spring break trip, he said he just felt Saunders and Scott Kazmir, who be able to score three or four runs to move runners into scoring itself. He probably just told me that relieved to be playing again. led the team with a 1.73 ERA last per game, which will be enough. position. so I had something to look forward And when a catcher drops two year. The top of Seattle's lineup is really While I do believe the race will to. In reality, it was pretty much a fingers for a curveball, Hagel doesn't They have solid players in good. It all starts with Ichiro who has be tighter and more interesting with dead end." think of the two years he spent the field as well. First baseman more than 200 hits and a more than the improvement of the Rangers But the word that surgery was getting to the mound; he doesn't Kendry Morales, who's best .300 batting average for each of his and the Mariners, I still think the necessary took Hagel by surprise. think about two redshirts or about known for his ability to drive first nine seasons in the Majors. Angels will win the division with "Finding out I had to have surgery two cases of trauma in his arm. in runs, hitting 34 home runs Then you have Chone Figgins their aggressive offense and their all- was the hardest part," Hagel said. "It He just thinks about the and 108 RBI's with a slugging making the inter-division move around powerful lineup of players was one of the few times when I curveball. percentage of .569, also turned from the Angels after scoring more such as Morales, who led the team in literally sat there and cried because I And now, as Hagel rounds the 145 double plays last year - the than 100 runs last season. Between home runs last year with 34; Aybar, didn't know what to do. I didn't know bases after hitting his first collegiate most on the team. He's someone the two of them, they have stolen who had a .423 slugging percentage if my shoulder would ever let me home run, he doesn't think about you don't want to hit a ball at. an average of 83 bases per year since last year; and as I mentioned earlier, play again; it was significant trauma how hard he worked to get here. He Figgins had 183 hits last year 2005. rookie Brandon Wood. twice. To expect to come back from doesn't think about how much he for the Angels, so Wood will have The middle of the line up has Bringing in Milton Bradley is it... " His voice trails off. deserves it. some big shoes to fill. But manager enough gap power to get Figgins a bit questionable to me as well, Shoulder plyometrics. Medicine "I was just (upset) that we gave Mike Scioscia likes his progress, and Ichiro home in the cavernous considering the havoc he caused ball tosses. Stabilization stretches. up a three-run inning," Hagel even though it's been slow. He's Safco Field in with the Cubs by And the occasional night in the said. "They gave me the home run batting .250 right now with only Seattle. Franklin claiming racism batting cage. ball, and I tossed it in the bucket. one home run for an extra base Gutierrez, 27 years Because Seattle from the fans. He Sandwich pick-ups. Bucket duty. Because, in reality, we were still hit, but he's been improving. He old, is entering may be a good Concession stands. And once, a down 3-1." had solid numbers in the minors, his prime after his is in the business player in a small trip to Butler to deliver a bat that a Hagel's teammates were glad to so it will be interesting to see if it best Major League of preventing runs, market, but his player forgot to bring. see him back after his dedication as translates to the majors. season last year they do not have to attitude problems "My mentality was always, a redshirt. Also in the infield is shortstop with 18 home runs score as many. are a cause for 'Whatever I can do to help,'" he "Watching him succeed, I Erick Aybar, who had a great and a .283 batting concern. said. "I got a little bit of scholarship couldn't help but smile," said junior season last year with a .353 OBP average. Keaton Cory Overall, even money to sit out two years. The fact Damon McCormick. "Because out and .423 slugging percentage. He's Then there is with the loss of is that (the coaches) kept me on. I of anyone on the team, he deserved always a dangerous hitter every Milton Bradley who power hitters such owed it to them." it the most. He cared more about the time he steps up to the plate. The is coming off a disastrous year with as Vladimir Guerrero and dominant It was as if Hagel employed this team (during his redshirt seasons) outfield will be solid this year too, the Chicago Cubs. Bradley is in pitchers in John Lackey and same mentality for himself, too. He than most guys who were playing. especially since they acquired position to return to All-Star form. Francisco Rodriguez, the Angels didn't get angry - his labrum rehab He worked harder as a redshirt than Hideki Matsui from the Yankees, He is back in a small market in the will continue their dominance of was the exact same program that most starters." who will help to fill the shoes that AL West where he hit .321 with 22 the AL West in 2010. he had just completed, of course - Hagel will graduate with a Vladimir Guerrero left behind home runs for the Rangers in 2008. The AL West will definitely be an but he worked harder. He did the degree next year. For his fifth year, when he went to the Rangers. Seattle, who had a 24-game interesting race to watch this season program even better. he plans to earn his masters in Having a World Series champion turnaround last year, is in position with the Mariners and Angels So Hagel's junior year began. a one-year program at VU. He's will greatly improve their team to not only challenge but to topple fighting it out for the title. Both And on the diamond, he would be eligible for a sixth year and could as well as having Torii Hunter the Angels' AL West dominance in teams made significant offseason a freshman. be in law school playing baseball returning and Bobby Abreu 2010. acquisitions that have bolstered Long tosses. Bullpens. And then, for the Crusaders. coming to the team as well. their squads for the upcoming that day when Hagel hid his face with "I owe it to the coaches to play, the AJ: season. The Rangers and As have as his cap and snuck into the batter's way they stuck with me," he said. KC: While the Mariners may have well, which will make the division box for a round of batting practice. "It's something a lot of people The Angels' offense is hands the pitching and defense to keep even more competitive. Regardless And then, the next day, when don't get to do: I get to play," he down the best in the West and themselves in contention, I wonder of who is favored to win the division, Will's batting practice was good added. "I don't get scared to throw, should be one of the best in the how they will do if they fall behind these two teams are definitely ones enough to convince coaches that he the way my arm has been. Because, Major Leagues. The Mariners' by a certain amount of runs. I don't to keep your eyes on as opening day should hit against live pitching. if it broke again, I'd just be happy bats are not great. It may be a think their offense is aggressive draws near. And then, after three doubles I got to play a little bit. If it broke stretch to say they are good, but enough to help them in come-from- The views expressed are those of against two Crusader starting in my sleep tonight, I'd think it was they are good enough to win ball behind situations. the writers and not necessarily those pitches, when he officially became worth it." games. The Angels pride themselves on of The Torch. Contact Keaton Cory a dual player - both a pitcher and a Contact Mark Schoeck at torch@ The American League West high-scoring, aggressive offense, and Alec Johnson at torch@valpo. hitter. valpo.edu. race is going to be fun because which helps them win games and edu.

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Experts debate Mariners and Angels SPORTS in AL West, A10 H • II PS SEASONS END Titans 89-82 March 2 in an action- Men, women finish filled game. VU trailed by four at the half seasons with losses (33-29) and stuck with a bruising Detroit bunch. And after a in Horizon League transition 3-pointer by Brandon Wood hit nothing by nylon, the tournaments Crusaders took their second lead of the contest. The Titans Chris Trapasso countered, and once they went Torch Staff Writer ahead again, they never relinquished their lead. Another winter has come and The men completed the year gone, and yet again neither the 15-17, a six-win increase on their men's nor women's basketball teams 2008-2009 season that only saw at Valparaiso University are a part nine victories. They finished a very of March Madness. Both teams respectable 10-8 in a tight Horizon lost in the league tournament and League, their most victories since after years of totally dominating joining the conference. the now defunct Mid-Continent Though disappointed with Conference, they've yet to battle their quick exit in the conference for a season or tournament title tournament, Brandon Wood in the more competitive and brought a lot of hardware back to nationally recognized Horizon his dorm room on campus. Outside League. of leading the league in scoring The women fell 71-57 at the at 17.7 per game, he was named hands of a hot-shooting Wisconsin the Horizon League Newcomer Milwaukee club. The Panthers fired of the Year, was placed on the 14 threes, nailing eight of them, All-Conference second team and and shot 50 percent from the field this past week represented the as a team. After trailing by 11, 40- CrusadersontheNationalBasketball 29 at the half, VU put together a Coaches Association All-District 12 few small runs to get back into second team. Not bad for a redshirt contention, but six points was the sophomore transfer student. closest the Crusaders ever got in the Cory Johnson, an Iowa State second half. transfer, fit nicely into Homer Drew's Senior Whitney Farris fought balanced, outside shooting system, hard in her final contest in a averaging 15.6 points per game, and Crusader uniform and finished while hitting on 51 percent of his with a team-high 15 points and attempts from downtown. ripped down six boards. Senior Senior Brandon McPherson Lauren Kenney scored nine points finished his career at VU with in the first half for VU. another season playing the point It was a disappointing season guard position the way it should be for head coach Keith Freeman's played. He scored 11.7 per outing, group, who ended the year eighth thieved 24 steals and shot 83 percent in the conference at 6-12, after from the free throw stripe. being ranked sixth in the preseason. With McPherson as the only Their nine overall wins were the graduate from this year's team, high lowest total this decade, but with 10 expectations surround the 2010- players returning next year, there's 2011 crew that will have Horizon reason to believe the VU women League experience both in the will be dramatically improved in backcourt and down low. Invaluable 2010-2011. strides were made this season and a As for the men, they too were trip to the top of the conference is bounced at home in the first round what many envision next year. of the Horizon League tournament. John Webster / The Torch The sixth-seeded Crusaders Contact Chris Trapasso at torch@ Valparaiso University freshman guard Matt Kenney gets smacked in the face while going up for a basket during a Feb. 26 lost to the seventh-seeded Detroit valpo.edu. match against Butler. The Crusaders lost that match 74-69. Softball finds success far from home venues gave us such different resilience that will pay off once In addition, sophomore Sara balls on a hot gym floor, our infield Crusaders win 12 experiences that we would look Horizon League play opens in just Strickland and freshmen Jessie is shortened (and) our outfield has forward to what each day brought over a week. After being on the Marinec, Hayley Bridwell and Tori no opportunities to take flyballs out of 17 games us." wrong side of an 8-0 result in the Brown are all hitting over .300, while until 25 games into the season. With VU rallied for several late opening game of a doubleheader freshman Jennifer Hermanson all that said, we feel it is important during long spring inning wins on the trip, no small at Marshall March 9, VU earned All-Tournament honors to be patient with our kids and feat considering their day-to-day dug itself an early 4-0 hole in at Tennessee State. In the circle, continue to work hard while we break road trip schedule consisting of mostly game two. But the team didn't sophomore Sam McGee is 6-0 with have the opportunity to get back doubleheaders. panic and eventually rallied for a a 2.15 ERA. outside:" Ryan O'Gara In the opening game of the trip, 6-4 win. "So many kids While the team will get back to a Torch Staff Writer the Crusaders trailed Tennessee "It showed that stepped in and did normal schedule of playing mostly State 3-1 with two outs in the some of our worst This group keeps a great job for us - on the weekends, Schneider is very A 15-day, 17-game, 2,869-mile seventh inning. Freshman Jessie games occurred their composure, kids that were not encouraged by what he has seen spring break road trip will do a Marinec ripped an RBI single, and when we got off the slated to start at the from the team thus far. number on any athlete, no matter junior Jill Jacobson followed with bus, but once our and they have a beginning of the "I felt like we won the games how tough or resilient they are. a two-run triple to put VU in front kids got their legs no-quit attitude. season," Schneider we should have and credit the kids That said, Valparaiso University before sophomore Shaleigh Jansen under them, they said. for getting a few more," Schneider softball head coach Randy slammed the door in the bottom proved they can play Randy Schneider One area for said. "Personally, I felt like we could Schneider was quite pleased with half of the inning. ball," Schneider said. concern is the team's have went 16-7 on the trip, and we the team's 12-5 record on the trip On March 5, VU shook off an The team has Head coach defense as they have finished 15-6 so we were definitely that included stops in Tennessee, early 5-0 deficit to tie the game in also had many committed 39 errors, pleased." Florida, Alabama, West Virginia regulation before winning with strong individual performances which have led to 33 of their 78 The Crusaders have a long layoff and Kansas. three runs in the ninth inning. that have led to the team being so runs given up being unearned. But due to a cancellation last Wednesday "We felt like our organization "The one thing about this team I successful. Junior Lisa DeBruzzi Schneider is optimistic that once and don't take the field again until over the trip went flawless, so enjoy the most is their willingness to and sophomores Jordan Rutkowski, the team gets outside, their defense their contest at 2 p.m. March 24 at our kids knew what to expect play seven innings," Schneider said. Kelsey Phalen, Shaleigh Jansen will improve. IPFW. from day to day," Schneider said. "This group keeps their composure and Alex Lagesse have all earned "We have played 21 games "Moreover, having the opportunity and they have a no quit attitude." Horizon League Player of the Week and have yet to practice outside," Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch@ to experience a number of different The Crusaders showed this season. Schneider said. "We hit indoor valpo.edu.

B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010 Friday, March 19 Kaffeestunde, 4 p.m. @ German House

Ice cream social and karaoke, 6 p.m. @ Mueller Hall

International Film Festival, 7 p.m. @ Neils 234

Featuring "24 City," dir. Zhang Ke Jia

V-Monologues, 7 p.m. @ Harre Union

Comedian Matt Baetz, 9:15 p.m. @ Harre Union Cafe

Saturday, March 20

Amazing Crusader Chase, 10 a.m. @ Christopher Center

BSO Step Show, 7 p.m. @ Harre Union

St. Matthew Passion, 7 p.m. @ Chapel Union Board movie, 9:15 p.m. @ Neils 234 Featuring "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," dir. Lee Daniels Sunday, March 21 __ Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel

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

V-Monologues, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Harre Union

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, March 22 Rebecca Barnes / The Torch At right, senior Kevin Deitsch joins a throng of hungry students at Thursday's Haiti Relief Greek Barbecue and Bags Biology colloquium, 4:10 p.m. @ Neils 224 Tournament. Attendees participated in a bean bag tournament and raised money for a Haiti relief fund.

Karate Club, 7 p.m. @ Harre Union

AIA lecture, 8 p.m. @ Harre Union

Student Senate meeting, 8 p.m. @ Neils 224

Tuesday, March 23 Women's tennis vs. Chicago State, 3 p.m. @ Tennis Complex Want to gain valuable job Wednesday, March 24 experience and make Red Cross blood drive, noon - 6 p.m. @ Harre Union

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OADE Mocktails, 7 p.m. - 9 @ Harre Union

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"Everybody pulls for David. No one roots for Goliath." features -Wilt Chamberlain TECH TALK WITH JEFF TIC TAC TOE TERMINATOR Online gaming

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Over spring break I had a bit of time on my hands, and I didn't have my Playstation 3 to game on. I wanted to play some online games for free. I happened to stumble upon a Web site called OMGPOP, which is an online gaming community with many of the games you know and love. The only difference is the names are a little different, and you never have to pay to play. OMGPOP.com integrates with Facebook, has many users and has a well-mannered community. The games are also downright addictive. Each one of the 16 games requires a unique skill and is well polished. When you finish a game, you gain experience points. If you win the game or do well in a John Webster / The Torch large multiplayer game, you will Senior engineers (from left) Michael Phelps, Geoff Shorts and Geoff Yates do some work on their robot designed to play tic tac toe with helium balloons. get a medal and win some coins. The experience points help you level up to unlock goodies, and started building the parts for effort." get points for putting them in the and the coins can be used in Team takes home it in November," Phelps said. "We Before the team went on spring scoring areas. If you make a tic tac the store to customize your manufactured a lot of the parts break, everyone seemed positive toe, you also get points." experience with OMGPOP. third place with for the robots. Some of the people about the design. The senior design team I've been playing for a couple in our team easily spent over 100 "We thought we had a pretty advanced to the final round but then of weeks and have made it to robot at University hours in the manufacturing lab good chance," Gadacz said. "We had discovered that their adjustments level 26, but each level requires building parts." no idea about how the other robots did not solve their design problem. increasingly more experience to of Illinois contest Phelps's role on the team was to were going to do, but looking at our "After the first run, we sheared level up. help with the initial design. design, we thought we would do two teeth on one gear, and we Becoming a member is free Lilia DelBosque Oakey "I'm not as good at manufacturing relatively well." thought we were dead in the water and straightforward. The games Torch Staff Writer pieces, so I aimed myself more at But the team started to notice because we wouldn't be able to are very colorful, fast-loading the design and tried to figure out some design issues before the move," Gadacz said. and simple to play. Over spring break, six engineers how the robot could fail and tried to competition. The design team was forced My favorite games are Missile in a senior design class competed anticipate and fix problems before "The week before the to overhaul their robot at the Command, Balloono, Ballracer in the 23rd annual Jerry Sanders they went wrong," Phelps said. competition, Phelps and I were doing competition and finished their new and Draw My Thing. Creative Design Competition. The Gadacz took Phelps's design test driving and we found out that design mere minutes before the Missile Command is the competition, which was held on further and designed 3-D models of the gears were separating and that final round began. latest addition and is a remake of March 12 and 13 at the University the robot. we couldn't really "There were a couple times that the classic game made by Atari of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, "I did a lot drive," Shorts we thought we were just done," in 1980. The point of the game is required the senior engineering of stuff on Solid It was unexpected said. "Right then Shorts said. to protect your city by shooting students to design, manufacture and Works, which to win best design and there we Despite their difficulties, the down missiles that are headed build a robot from nothing more makes a 3-D model thought we would team placed third and won best toward you. than their imagination, creativity on the computer," because a couple have to enter the overall design. As you progress through and skills. Gadacz said. "We teams had $10,000 competition with "It was unexpected to win best the game, more and more Team Bashful Geniuses, did all of the design robots. a broken robot. design because a couple of teams missiles come toward you with consisting of senior engineering on Solid Works to People came in there had $10,000 robots and they increasing speed as you near the students Michael Phelps, Keith see all the parts and Wednesdaybefore were expensive and impressive end of the round. Up to seven Gadacz, Geoff Shorts, Dan how they would Keith Gadacz the competition to designs," Gadacz said. players can defend the city at Thompson, Ahmed Niazy and come together." Senior tighten everything "I couldn't believe we won best once. Geoff Yates, competed against 18 Even though up. We knew design," Shorts said. "The other The action is fast-paced and other robots representing five other each student that that was the robots were really amazing. They is very addictive. As you take schools and finished third overaliin focused on their strengths, Shorts weaker part of our design." had complex systems and looked down enemy missiles you get the competition. The team also won believed the team was able to put in Once the team arrived at the amazing, and their functionality points to buy upgrades for your the award for best design. equal work and effort. competition, they had to guide their was far superior to ours. But we missile launcher. The journey to this competition "A lot of us spent a lot of hours robot through a game of tic tac toe. were original, and there really Balloono is a strategy game began in the fall when the team in the manufacturing," Shorts said. "At the competition, there is a weren't any others like ours. Ours that has you shooting balloons first started working on their robot, "We really did have to focus on big game of tic tac toe where you was simple, did what it needed to at other players. If you're not Ramrod. giving everybody the same amount pick up air and helium balloons do and did it efficiently." paying attention, you can easily "We started designing the robot of experience and the same amount and you pick them up and put them Contact Lilia DelBosque Oakey lose in 15 seconds or so. I've done in the beginning of September of work. It really was a great team in scoring areas," Phelps said. "You at [email protected]. it a few times. Ballracer is a racing game that has you playing as a gerbil BECKER'S BANTER a man of my word, I booked it in make it to Northfield, Minn, (home informed us that my oil was "bone in a gerbil ball rolling around and scheduled for the trip. of St. Olaf College), before midnight dry," and there were a few other through a course. This side Several other friends made a on Friday. minor things that needed to be scroller racing frenzy takes some Troubled travel similar promise, and we decided Trouble struck around 1:30 changed in my car soon. The car patience at first. that it would make most sense to when the malfunction light came was starting without a problem, The levels have humorous carpool. Three friends showed up at on in my car. I thought to myself, though. All of this sounded names but can be frustrating. Valparaiso in one car on Thursday "I don't think I've had an oil good. Sometimes you'll fall off of the jonathon evening in order to depart Friday change recently. Perhaps that's the Unfortunately there was one map and have to start over. Other times you could hit Torch Features Editor morning for our voyage. problem." We pulled up to the Duke problem: They couldn't get the Things got off to a rocky start of Oil in Hobart to check under the hood of my car to close. What? a curb and stop dead in your The most exciting part of my Friday morning as my friend who hood. We concluded that I had no We watched these "dukes" tracks. After you know all of the spring break happened the last drove everyone else to my house oil and attempted to turn the car on fumble around for about 15 minutes tricks and shortcuts, you can weekend before school when decided she was feeling ill and in order to put it in line for an oil and sure enough, it broke. easily win races left and right. I traveled up to Minneapolis, would not be able to make the change. A "duke" asked us, "You weren't Draw My Thing is like Minn., to celebrate my friends 21st voyage. No big deal though, we Attempt is the key word here, planning on taking this on the Pictionary online. You are shown birthday. thought, as I had a functioning car because the car didn't turn on. interstate were you?" I lied, "Umm, the word you have to draw when I know this friend from my that would be able to make the trek Instead, I put the car in neutral and no," and then asked sheepishly, "If it is your turn, and the other time working at Camp Arcadia, a - or so I thought. pushed it into line. I was going to do that, what would players type in their guesses. Lutheran Family Camp in Michigan. We left around 1:15 p.m. Friday We hunkered down in the lobby keep me from doing so?" This game can be one of I told him over the summer I would in order to pick up another friend and hoped for the best. About an make it to his 21st birthday, so being north of Chicago around 3:30 and hour later, one of the fine "dukes" See Banter, page B4 See Tech, page B4 M — [writing] Friday, March 19, 2010 | The Torch

Banter, from page B3 The rest of the trip went pretty well. No more car troubles except Peers probing prose "For one," he said, "You had to excessive fog throughout Wisconsin push your car in here." Valid point, and Minnesota. came into the class expecting "I practically kicked myself I thought to myself. "Second off," he We finally arrived in Northfield, Students tackle to "walk out of it with a rough for not taking classes with her continued, "Your hood could pop up Minn., around 1 a.m. to our newly draft of my book, but now I (Schuette) before," said senior and fly through your windshield." 21-year-old friend having a cigarette ambitious writing know I'm not . . . now I know psychology and creative writing That thought scared me. We outside of his dorm room. how much time it really takes, major Stephanie Radke. concluded that this would not be We hugged and exchanged projects in English and I have a good collection of While an insightful professor our vehicle to get us to Minnesota. stories as we prepared to enter his rough drafts." and interactive work environment This left us without a car and dorm. 492 Seminar The project is split into four help fashion a great class, it's with a $100 hotel booked Saturday Then the fire alarm went off sections, and the students are the unique writing being done in Michigan. There had to be a inside of the building. Awesome. We Natalie Zibolski responsible for making sure their by the students that make this solution to this problem. I called were finally allowed inside around Torch Staff Writer work not only progresses but class stand out. Linstrom up a friend who was in Valparaiso 1:30 a.m. and concluded what ended continues to improve. is working a collection of and negotiated a vehicle for us to up being a 12-hour journey. Nineteenth-century English However, they creative nonfiction drive to Chicago and allowed our The rest of the weekend was poet Robert Bulwer-Lytton once are not alone. The prose and poetry, friend to drive us the rest of the pretty good. We went to Minneapolis said, "Beneath the rule of men class spends great It's just as cool an ambitious but way. the next day where four of us stayed entirely great, the pen is mightier quantities of time to be looking at exciting prospect. On the way back to the house, in a single four-star hotel. We didn't than the sword." discussing and someone else's Radke is in however, my maintenance light was get kicked out. At least, that's what the seniors reviewing the works the process of still on, and my temperature gauge I haven't driven my car yet, but in the English 492 Seminar of others, and work as having finishing a series was reading off the charts. We held I'm pretty sure it's going to blow up in Creative Writing class are assistant professor someone look of short stories and our breaths and hoped that we didn't if I turn it on again, so I'm really aspiring to perfect - their own of English Allison a novella based die on the way back to school. trying my best to avoid it. strength in the art of writing. Schuette is always at yours. loosely on the Fortunately, we made it safely, The class, geared toward available to this life and childhood though my car was a bit smoky when The views expressed are those of helping these young writers ambitious group of John Linstrom of her grandmother, we got out. I advised my friend that the writer and not necessarily those expand their work in any area students. whose experiences he probably shouldn't drive my car of The Torch. Contact Jonathon Senior of creative writing, is truly "It's really range from if he could avoid it. Becker at [email protected]. a statement to the eclectic about getting new encounters with and vibrant class setting that perspectives," Linstrom said. the Chicago mob Valparaiso University strives "It's just as cool to be looking to the .roller Tech, from page B3 Not only are the games great, for. at someone else's work as derby. but the friends that I've made on During the course, students having someone look at your Senior Mark Schoeck is taking the funniest things you will do OMGPOP have been fun to have choose their own writing style work." a different approach, working on online. If you are a good drawer fun with. I highly recommend you and participate in a "Work in From screenplays to novellas, a screenplay inspired by short you can usually win the match, but waste your time on OMGPOP. Lots Progress" project split into four the task of completing such anecdotes he's encountered, the easiest way to win is to keep and lots of time. installments - a demanding extensive works may appear specifically on the idea behind guessing while the other player is yet exciting concept for the daunting to some, but the people's names. drawing. The views expressed are those of students. students feel ready for the The other games are all very fun, the writer and not necessarily those Senior English and humanities challenge, especially with the Contact Natalie Zibolski at but I am not very good at them, so of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at major John Linstrom said he assistance of Schuette. [email protected]. they are not as fun for me. [email protected].

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Zach. When I first heard the news Bridges, Bullock that the Academy was upping the amount of nominations to 10,1 was win acting awards, very intrigued to see how it would go over. From the get-go, however, "Hurt Locker' it never seemed necessary. In my opinion, the race was really only takes Best Picture ever between three movies. While it looked as if "Up in the Air" was Zach King going to be a contender towards Torch Assistant Editor the beginning of awards season, as it drew closer to Oscar night, it Collin Fields became clear that the Best Picture Torch Staff Writer race was going to be a showdown between "Avatar" and "The Hurt 2009 was billed as "the biggest Locker." Ultimately, the most de­ year in movie history," and while serving film of the year took home box office receipts back that claim the prize. wholeheartedly with the record- breaking audience turnout for "Ava­ Best Director: Kathryn Big- tar," the 82nd Academy Awards did elow, "The Hurt Locker" their part by nominating 10 Best ZK: I sincerely hope that Kath­ Pictures instead of the typical five; ryn Bigelow won her Oscar on the adding a second host to the telecast merits of her skill at filmmaking and - Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin - not simply for the political purpose certainly didn't hurt, either. Now of granting the first female direc­ that Oscar fever has calmed down, tor an Oscar. While it's about time Torch experts Zach King and Collin that the ladies got represented, Big­ Fields discuss whether Oscar Night elow really did hit a home run with lived up to its hype. "The Hurt Locker," juggling all the frenetic intensity of "The Bourne Best Picture: "The Hurt Lock­ Identity" and the quiet meditation MCT er" of "Full Metal Jacket." While I tend From left, screenwriter/producer Mark Boa!, director Kathryn Bigelow and producer Greg Shapiro accept the "Best Picture" ZK: In the end, I don't think it to slip into movies fairly easily, I Oscar for "The Hurt Locker." Bigelow also won "Best Director," and Boal was recognized for "Best Original Screenplay." mattered that the Academy submit­ can't remember the last time my ted 10 nominees for Best Picture. heart was pounding so intensely While the five extra nominations during a movie (no, marathons of I was personally pulling for Jason a dramatic role that the Academy flick, so much so that audiences gave movies like "District 9" and "24" don't count). Kudos to Bigelow Reitman for his fantastic job with wouldn't immediately cast aside might forget for a moment that what "Up" a chance to play in the big for translating the adrenaline rush "Up in the Air." If he continues to (thank the "true story" tagline for they're seeing isn't actually the way leagues, the win­ from the charac­ produce the quality of work he has that one). While her performance history went down. But what stands ner was classic ters right into the so far, someday in the not too dis­ in "The Blind Side" might have out here is that, for three years in a Oscar material. Kudos to Bigelow audience's blood­ tant future, it'll be his turn to take been lackluster when compared to row, we've had villains take the Best While "Up in the for translating the stream. home the gold. mainstay competitors Helen Mir- Supporting Actor category (Javier Air" might have CF: Again, ren and Meryl "16" Streep, Bullock Bardem and Heath Ledger in 2007 stood a chance adrenaline rush from I want to echo Best Actor: JefF Bridges, "Crazy had a heck of year as far as career and 2008, respectively). Are there in any other year, the characters right your comments Heart" revivals go; I didn't hate "The Pro­ no "nice guy" supporting roles any­ "The Hurt Lock­ into the audience's about Kathryn ZK: Jeff Bridges always turns in posal," which is saying something more? er" was almost a Bigelow's win. I a star performance, but his turn as considering that genre's usually CF: I couldn't agree with you shoe-in, thanks bloodstream. think that she was a washed-up country singer with anathema for me. Even if you don't more, Zach. From the moment the to its knockout the most deserv­ a second chance is standard Oscar like Bullock, this win shouldn't film premiered at the Cannes Film direction, clev­ Zach King ing nominee for bait (see last year's snub of Mickey have come as a surprise. According Festival last May, Christoph Waltz erly original the Best Director Rourke in "The Wrestler" for anoth­ to the Chinese calendar, 2009 was was talked about as a shoe-in for screenplay and tight cast led by Oscar, and I hope that she won be­ er performance, albeit winless, in the year of the ox, but (Na'vi aside) the Best Supporting Actor award. Jeremy Renner. Finally, we got a cause of that fact alone. When I first the same vein). This award, though, it seems 2009 was really the year of When the film finally opened to war picture that didn't feel preachy saw the movie this summer, I had felt more like a lifetime achievement the Bullock. the public in August, I was pleas­ or hackneyed; instead, "The Hurt absolutely no idea that it would be award than recognition of a specific CF: If someone would have told antly surprised to see that Waltz's Locker" was one of the most en­ more suspenseful than any horror role - not that Bridges hasn't earned me that a "based on a true story" role completely lived up to all of the grossing - and yes, best - movies of movie I've ever seen. Bigelow did it, displaying versatility in every­ sports movie was going to be nomi­ hype. And, since I've always been a 2009. Honestly, I'm just glad "Ava­ an outstanding job bringing the in­ thing from "The Big Lebowski" to nated for an Academy Award, I big Tarantino fan, this win was ex­ tar" (also known as "Pocahontas in tensity of war directly to the viewer, "Iron Man." The year's best, though, would have tra sweet be­ Space") didn't win. and she by far deserves the Oscar should have been Morgan Freeman, laughed in his cause I got to CF: I completely agree with you, because of it. Other than Bigelow, who as Nelson Mandela in "Invic- or her face. From the moment that his see his movie tus" showed us how an actor That is, until I get some rec­ can truly become an entirely saw "The Blind name was announced as ognition from different person while remind­ Side." While I a nominee, I knew that the Academy. ing us that Freeman is in Hol­ am still a little Jeff Bridges was going to Study Abroad lywood for more than just his surprised that Best narrator's voice. it was nomi­ win this award. Support­ CF: From the moment that nated for Best Collin Fields ing Actress: Spots still open for: Fall 2010 his name was announced as Picture, the Mo'Nique, a nominee, I knew that Jeff Academy rec­ "Precious: Bridges was going to win this ognizing Sandra Bullock for her Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sap­ Courses in English • Credit towards graduation • Scholarships apply award. I haven't seen "Crazy performance was spot-on. I also re­ phire" Spots available for programs in China, England, Germany & Mexico! Heart" yet, but from every­ ally enjoyed this category because ZK: I'll be honest - I haven't thing I've read and heard about Carey Mulligan ("An Education") seen "Precious" (Oprah Winfrey the movie, Bridges gave a stel­ and Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") and Tyler Perry are two of the lar performance and deserves both received nominations at such most overexposed people in Hol­ the win. This category was full a relatively young age. Both of these lywood), but I was rooting against of incredible performances women did incredible jobs in their Mo'Nique, whose win seemed a across the board, but my per­ respective roles, and I can't wait to foregone conclusion for the same sonal favorite was Jeremy see what these two actresses have in reason that Bullock won: "I'm a co­ Renner in "The Hurt Locker." store for us in the future. medienne, but look at how serious I I had never even heard of him can be." While the clips I've seen of before I saw this movie, and Best Supporting Actor: Mo'Nique seem almost unrecogniz­ he completely blew me away. Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious able, I was really pulling for Anna I was convinced that Renner Basterds" Kendrick, the fresh face (I'm ignor­ was not an actor but was actu­ ZK: Another "no surprise" win ing the fact that she's in "Twilight") ally a soldier in the Iraq war here, Waltz certainly deserved this who had to hold her own against and had been dismantling one. Quentin Tarantino's scripts are veteran George Clooney in "Up in bombs his entire life. notoriously stylized and demand a the Air." Kendrick was sassy, sar­ lot of attention from a filmgoer, so castic and saddening in all the right Best Actress: Sandra Bull­ for Waltz to be more memorable places, and the only thing prevent­ ock, "The Blind Side" than the actual dialogue of "Inglou­ ing me from writing an angry let­ ZK: It's official: Sandra rious Basterds" speaks volumes for ter to the Academy is the fact that Bullock is no longer Miss Con­ Waltz's turn as the scene-stealing, I know Kendrick will have a long geniality. Having paid her dues self-loathing Nazi Colonel Hans and fruitful career ahead of her. in languid romantic comedies Landa. Waltz was downright riv­ for years, Bullock finally got eting in Tarantino's World War II See Oscars, page B7 B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, March 19, 2010

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One begins to wonder Torch Staff Writer Demuth-Lutze was inspired to if Martin Luther was not the kind write about Martin Luther by her of person who could be believably Young-adult fiction has always sister, a VU alumna who majored passed off as a knight. been a tricky genre, vaguely encom­ in German and D emuth - passing coming-of-age tales. It is theology, who Lutze, a high not limited to simplistic vocabulary promised that In an earlier draft, I had school English or sentiment, has no duty to shape Luther "lived several references to teacher, was the morals and behavior of its pre­ in fascinating Luther's bowels ... then kind and slight­ sumably malleable readers and has times." ly diffident, no spoken or unspoken rules about The novel I decided I was making with a frank and content. took her four him too human. unpretentious According to young-adult nov­ years to write, perspective on elist and Valparaiso University much of that Hilda Demuth-Lutze the laborious alumna Hilda Demuth-Lutze ('82), time being writing-and- young-adult fiction should be "life- devoted to Young-adult fiction writer publishing pro­ affirming - not a happy end, but a Luther-related cess. She con­ glimmer of hope." research, primarily reading his cor­ siders herself primarily a storyteller, Demuth-Lutze's novel "King­ respondence from Wartburg. Lu­ not an historian or a theologian, a dom of the Birds" was released ear­ ther was prolific during this period, self-conception that helped to keep lier this month. As part of the Eng­ producing not only the German her grounded about her work. lish department's ongoing Wordfest translation of the New Testament, "I wanted to carry readers along series, she shared some insight on but as Demuth-Lutze discovered, with a story," she said. the writing process and selections a huge quantity of letters detailing "Kingdom of the Birds" is avail­ from her novel to VU students and the minutiae of his routine. able from Kirk House Publishers. faculty this week. "I did not intend to write a reli­ The next Wordfest event will fea­ "Kingdom of the Birds" is a work gious book," she said, and focused ture electronic book review editor of historical fiction and has all the instead on the very human Luther Joseph Tabbi at 7 p.m. March 30 in Claire Dossin / The Torch right elements of a young-adult revealed through his letters - albeit the Brown and Gold Room of the adventure story: Knights, castles, slightly cleaned up. Harre Union. Valparaiso University alumna Hilda Demuth-Lutze ('82) shares excerpts from her young-adult novel "Kingdom of Birds" at the English department's Wordfest event horses and swords in endless com­ "In an earlier draft, I had sev­ Contact Becky Christopher at in the Brauer Museum of Art. binations. The central character is eral references to Luther's bowels [email protected].

Oscars, from page B5 with you, Zach. While I will admit "Up in the Air" had at receiving that "Up" is a good movie and I was any Academy recognition, and I Newsom releases triple album (Yes, I'm in love with completely expecting it to win (it was completely thought jason Reit- her. Only a little bit. Too nominated for Best Picture overall, man and Sheldon Turner had the amount of people. obvious?) so it seemed silly to bet against it in Oscar in the bag. I also thought "Have One on Me" So one of the more surprising CF: I actually did see "Precious," the Best Animated Feature catego­ that Tarantino's script for "In­ things about "Have One on Me" is and I would say that Mo'Nique totally ry), I haven't been terribly impressed glourious Basterds" was one of debuts after four- how accessible it is. The vocals here deserves this award. I really liked her with Pixar movies as of late. Had I the best he's ever written, and are beautiful and sure aren't going comment in her acceptance speech been given a ballot, my vote would I really wanted to see him take year hiatus to scare anybody away. The lyrics that the Oscar should be "about the have gone to "Fantastic Mr. Fox." I home an Oscar for it. His films are good too, even if Newsom's deep performance and not the politics." will admit that I am fairly biased in are always very dialogue-heavy, Chris Zaplatosch vocabulary causes you to crack With the incredible performance saying that because Wes Anderson is so when one of them engrosses Torch Staff Writer open a dictionary once in a while, that she gave in this film, I can't one of my all time favorite directors, the audience as well as "Basterds" for example, to see what "etiolated" imagine anyone else winning this but I honestly enjoyed it much more does, I feel like it is deserving of a After four years, Joanna News­ means. award. I do agree on one thing than "Up" or any of the other movies om is back. Similar to Newsom's second al­ though, Zach. Anna Kendrick did nominated. Just before spring break, the ac­ bum, "Ys," the instrumentation on a great job as well. I was incredibly Host Report: Alec Baldwin claimed singer/harpist released her this record is astounding as well. impressed with her performance Best Original Screenplay: Mark and Steve Martin new album, "Have One on Me." For The album cites 25 performers and a when I saw "Up in the Air," espe­ Boal, "The Hurt Locker" ZK: The idea of two hosts those who might think four years wide variety of instruments, featur­ cially considering her most notable Best Adapted Screenplay: Geof­ initially made me cringe, but the between albums is too long, "Have ing harp, piano, organ, harpsichord, role before that was in the "Twilight" frey Fletcher, "Precious: Based on choice of Baldwin and Martin One on Me" makes up for the wait guitar, clarinet, vielle, rebec, kora, series. I think I can safely say that the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" quickly assuaged any worries, because it is a triple album. tarhu and many more. we are both look­ ZK: My Oscar since these are two of the funni­ Yes, "Have One on Me" lasts for These instruments also help ing forward to the ballot looked com­ est guys in show business (even a whopping 124 minutes - just more to keep the length from being too future of her film Had I been given pletely different on if Martin is a little washed up). than two hours. And daunting. Such variety career (sans "Twi­ a ballot, my vote this one, because I With two less capable hosts, the that proves to be both mixes up the sound of light" 3 and 4, of would have voted double duty might have tanked, one of the best and JOANNA NEWSOM each song, preventing course). would have gone for "Inglourious but Baldwin and Martin should worst things about things from sounding to 'Fantastic Mr. Basterds" and "Up be on Oscar's speed dial after this otherwise very too stale. "Ys" fea­ in the Air." I think their performance. If the Acad­ good record. tured a similar lineup Best Animated Fox.' Feature: "Up" I just wanted to see emy reverts back to one host a Most people re­ of instruments but "Up in the Air" get night, go with Baldwin, whose ally don't have the packed them into a ZK: This has Collin Fields been Pixar's cat­ some love from the delivery and rapid-fire one-lin­ time (or patience) to HAVCOKCOHUC very dense 55 min­ egory for five of the Academy, but it ers make him the most enter­ listen to two hours of utes. Things are much last nine years and for good reason. seems they were just on a different taining part of the much-loved music. However, the more spaced out in While I still think "The Incredibles" flight path. Too bad: The film adap­ "30 Rock." record is on three discs, making it "Have One on Me." is Pixar's best (blame the comic book tation put a wonderfully relevant CF: I remember how awful easy to just listen to one portion of There's a lot of replay value in geek in me), there's no denying that spin on the original novel, which it was when the Emmy Awards the music at a time. Since each disc this record and not just because "Up" is one humdinger of a movie. wasn't as economically distressed as telecast had five hosts a couple of is a manageable 40 or so minutes, of its sheer length. Listening to a From the tearjerker montage that the film. As for "Basterds," I'm not years ago. Therefore, I was a little you won't run the risk of getting song multiple times helps to gain opens the movie to the profound as broken up since "The Hurt Lock­ nervous about the Academy hav­ bored. a further appreciation for the in­ relationship developed between old er" was fabulous and Tarantino's ing two hosts on Oscar night. Like And getting bored could be a strumentation, as well as the lyrics. man Carl and airborne tyke Rus­ already got an Oscar in the bag for you said, though, they did a great valid concern for many. Every song These songs are much too rich to sell, it's obvious that the Pixar crew "Pulp Fiction," but there was some­ job. I watched the telecast live is good, but none stand out as fan­ simply listen to once and be done are extremely passionate about thing simultaneously endearing and while I was in Germany, so even tastic. If you aren't willing to give with them. making movies. Some of the other epic about "Basterds" that made me though it was 4 a.m., the two hosts this record some time and possibly Chances are, at the very least, entries were just fine, of course; really want Tarantino to take home still had me laughing. As long as break it up into smaller chunks, you "Have One on Me" is something though I have no idea what "The his second Oscar. Oh, well; maybe they are as good as Baldwin and may not appreciate it fully. different to listen to. Similar to clas­ Secret of Kells" actually is, "Cora- the third time will be the charm for Martin, I would definitely be in­ What you will be able to ap­ sical music, it takes a certain kind of line" was suitably spooky, and "The Tarantino. terested in seeing multiple hosts preciate, though, is Newsom's listener to fully appreciate it, but for Princess and the Frog" was a solid CF: After our minor disagree­ again. voice. She's come a long way since those willing to spend some time return to Disney's classic animated ment in that last category, I'm going her debut album, "The Milk-Eyed actually listening to it, you won't be form. But Pixar has a way of film­ to come back and echo everything The views expressed are those Mender." That album featured vo­ disappointed. making that just... well, it soars as you said. Throughout the entire of the writers and not necessarily cals that could be described any­ The views expressed are those of though there were balloons tied to night, none of the awards surprised those of The Torch. Contact Zach where between quirky (if you want the writer and not necessarily those it. me as much as these two. I figured King and Collin Fields at torch@ to be nice) and shrieking. It was a of The Torch. Contact Chris Zaplato­ CF: I am going to have to disagree that this award was the best shot that valpo.edu. good album but only for a certain sch at [email protected]. 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"Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph." a&e - Matt Hardy Week of jazz Arjisl of the Photography that hits home Senior art student shares collection of snapshots in featured exhibit Katie Hennessey Torch Staff Writer Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch Valparaiso University's Jazz Ensemble rehearses for the 25th Annual Jazz Nostalgia is probably one of Festival. In addition to the VU Jazz Ensemble, the festival will feature trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, VU's Faculty the first words that will pop into Jazz Trio and The Count Basie Orchestra. Tickets are available online or at the most people's heads when they Harre Union Welcome Desk. explore Valparaiso University's recent art exhibit, "...where the heart is." host another concert at 7:30 p.m. Adam Jackson, a senior art Students prepare Thursday, April 8, which will fea­ major with a concentration in ture world-renowned jazz tenor photography, premiered his lat­ fi or annual music saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi. Ber­ est collection of photography last gonzi first gained recognition in month, which is on display in the festival as tickets the late 1970s as the featured horn Strimbu Gallery on the second Dan Lund / The Torch in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and floor of the VU Center for the Valparaiso University senior art student Adam Jackson presents 22 black go on sale has since gained acclaim for his Arts. and white photographs in the exhibit "...where the heart is." The pieces In innovative teaching methods and "Not many art majors who the collection represent homes and the lives of the people who have lived in Julia Trowbridge instructional books on improvisa­ aren't (bachelors of science in fine them for 30 years or more. Torch Staff Writer tion. Bergonzi currently teaches at arts) students get their own gal­ the New England Conservatory of lery with their own art exhibit," Featuring university and high Music in Boston. Jackson said. Jackson said. "My tattoo obsession started school ensembles and jazz legends Bergonzi will join VU's Fac­ This particular project, One of Jackson's personal in­ when my parents got their first The Count Basie Orchestra, trum­ ulty Jazz Trio (consisting of Billy ".. .where the heart is," started as fluences is the work of artist Su­ tattoos," Jackson said. "I started peter Arturo Sandoval and tenor Foster, Bruce Evans and Jeffery a final project for the black and san Carr. She is a Chicago-based designing my first one when I saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, the Brown) for a concert at 7:30 p.m. white photography class last fall photographer who has taken was 17." 25th Annual Valparaiso Univer­ Friday, April 9. Both concerts are semester. photographs of homes that have He knew he wanted to be a tat­ sity Jazz Festival kicks off April 5 in the Union Ballroom. Tickets "I took on the project because been lived in for 40 years or too artist, but he figured getting and runs through April 10. for both are $12 for the general at the time something was telling more. a degree in art would give him a The first two days of the festival public, $10 for senior citizens and me to be close to family," Jackson Jackson's exhibit consists of 22 little more experience in design­ - April 5 and 6 - will feature high VU alumni and free for VU stu­ said. "Thankfully, I still have all of photographs, all printed in black ing^ school jazz bands from Northwest dents, staff and faculty. my grand­ and white "I've always considered tat­ Indiana in a series of 20 minute The festival will conclude with parents." on n-by-14 toos beautiful, elegant accents to concerts. The high school bands The Count Basie Orchestra 8 p.m. The gen­ In looking at the photos, inch paper the skin and reflections of who a will perform with the Indiana Saturday, April 10. The Count Basie eral idea of I hope the viewer feels a with 16- person is," Jackson said. University South Bend Jazz Band Orchestra is widely known as the this project by-20 inch Throughout his college art on Monday, April 5, and with the leading big band orchestra of jazz was to con­ sense of home, a sense matte. classes, a lot of his work involved VU Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, and has held this reputation since vey the na­ of place and is reminded "I've al­ tattoos in some way. During his April 6. Both events begin at 6 its earliest days originally under ture of a per­ of a person or a place. ways liked sophomore year, he took his first p.m. and are in the Union Ball­ the direction of Count Basie him­ son based black and photography class - color photog­ white room. They are self. The or­ on his or her over raphy. Adam Jackson color free for all audi­ chestra has col­ living space. be­ "I based my final project in ence members. Jazz is the only laborated with Jackson Senior cause it (the color photography class) on went into looks more a tattoo shop, Bluebird Tattoo in Larry Mosh­ indigenous music of Frank Sinatra, er, director of Ella Fitzgerald the homes of people, such as elegant and has a more classical Portage, Ind. - a place that I had the Harre Union America. Unless it and many other his grandparents, who had lived feel," Jackson said. "It also seemed gotten multiple tattoos," Jackson and co-sponsor keeps being played, prominent re­ there for 30 years or more. He to make the most sense to do this said. of the Annual photographed objects like a re­ project in black and white be­ He then took digital photogra­ it will possibly die cording artists. Jazz Festival, The Count frigerator more than 50 years old, cause of the theme." phy as a junior and, once again, stated that he out. Basie Orches­ an ancient clock that no longer He added, "In looking at the did a project on tattoos. His proj­ is "very proud tra concert is in worked, aged photographs of rel­ photos, I hope the viewer feels a ects began to focus more on the of the first two Larry Mosher the Union Ball­ atives and an old sword that hung sense of home, a sense of place people with the tattoos and less over a fireplace. and is reminded of a person or a on the tattoo shops and tattoos by days." Harre Union Director room. Tickets "It gives are $10 for VU "It was interesting to learn place." themselves. (high school faculty, staff family history that I didn't pre­ In addition to photography, Now having taking almost musicians) 20 minutes to per­ and students, $25 for the general viously know based on objects Jackson entertains an interest in four years of art classes, Jackson form and have fun, and for some public and $18 for senior citizens in the house that I asked about," tattoos. has realized a few things about art of these kids it's the first chance and VU alumni. and how he creates his work. they've gotten to (play) solo in "Jazz is the only indigenous "Everything was leading up public," Mosher said. music of America," Mosher said. to tattoos until I really started to Arturo Sandoval, renowned "Unless it keeps being played, it learn the origins of my photo­ protege of trumpet legend Dizzy will possibly die out." graphic trade," Jackson said. Gillespie, will headline the third He also stressed that students He quickly started seeing that day of the festival. He has culti­ should be "taught to play and have tattooing was not the only thing vated worldwide recognition not an appreciation for (jazz music)." he could do. only for his mastery of the jazz Tickets for the 25th Annual "I needed to pursue some­ trumpet, but also for his talent as Jazz Festival can be purchased on­ thing more," Jackson said. a classical pianist and composer. line at valpo.edu/union or at the This partially led him to do "I'd recommend all the events Union Welcome Desk. All con­ the project "...where the heart at the festival, but I'm a little more certs are open to the public and is." excited for (Sandoval); he's a little prices range between free and $12 "I want to leave some kind of more Latin," Mosher said. ($10 for senior citizens and VU influence on this world while I'm Sandoval will perform at 8 alumni) for regular events and $25 still on it, whether it be marking p.m. Wednesday, April 7, also in for the Arturo Sandoval and The someone's skin for a lifetime or the Union Ballroom. Tickets are Count Basie Orchestra concerts. an image that stuns the world," $io for VU faculty, staff and stu­ Mastercard, Visa and Discover Dan Lund / The Torch Jackson said. dents, $25 for the general public credit cards are accepted, as well Students view Adam Jackson's photography exhibit ".. .where the heart is" and $18 for senior citizens and VU as checks. on the second floor of Valparaiso University's Center for the Arts during the Contact Katie Hennessey at alumni. Contact Julia Trowbridge at opening reception last month. [email protected]. The VU Jazz Ensemble will [email protected].