Urban Renewal Potential Midwest hot spots for HE TORCH Spring Break, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER page 10 JAMUAIIJ3^004 VOLUME 96, ISSUE 1 Tonight: Nippy, 15° complete weather on pg. 2 FOCUS ON A DREAM INSIDE Campus community celebrates life, vision of Martin Luther King News Staff Report Smokers are jokers Students, staff and members Anti-smoking initiatives of the community gathered in the making headway Chapel of the Resurrection Monday page 5 for the opening convocation of the annual celebration of Martin Luther Opinion King's life and vision. During the convocation, the Say what? annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Students should focus on Award was presented to Jane Bello- more pressing issues Brunson, director of multicultural rather than inclusive programs, in recognition of the language. many projects to include all stu­ page 7 dents she has initiated. "I stand in awe of this event," Features Bello-Brunson said. "I am blessed With this ring... to work in such an extraordinary place with such extraordinary peo­ ple. I consider you all my brothers and sisters." The keynote speaker, John Perkins, spoke about what it was like as an African American during the time of the civil rights move­ ment. "There was a spirit there that Are engagements as told us that this was our time," said common as you think? Perkins. "I remember Dr. King's page 9 speech coming on the radio one day and cars were pulled over to the side A&E of the road to listen to him speak. It Getting butterflies was an amazing time." Perkins is an ordained Baptist minister and chairman of the Christian Community Development Association. He is also founder of the John M. Perkins foundation for Reconciliation & Development, which is dedicated to advancing the A look at the disaster that principles of Christian community is "Butterfly Effect" development and racial reconcilia­ page 13 tion throughout the world. The convocation opened an Sports entire day of interactive focus ses­ Freeman fighter sions featuring various topics rang­ ing from racial issues to drug and Keynote speaker John Perkins converses with senior Mark Couser following the opening convocation of MLK Day 2004. alcohol abuse. Focus session brings local battle to forefront Professors tell of how extensive Native American mound may soon become landfill Aaron Bobb circular mounds to house the bod­ have even occurred to anyone to between her home and the land TORCH WRITER ies of their elite, said Janke, a pro­ do that. You've got that double she was selling played a major fessor of geography and head of standard," he said. part in creating the situation. Valparaiso University pro­ the Indian Studies minor at VU. Janke briefly described the "You've got that disconnec­ fessors Ronald Janke and Gary Janke pointed out near the conflict between the developers tion there," said Janke. Hicks gave a presentation begin- •S who hope to "Otherwise, if she sold it, her Monday regarding Native ning of • • If there were a put in the neighbors would hate her." Women's basketball American burial grounds that may the pres­ landfill and The Porter County Board of defeats IUPUI to give soon be destroyed to create a land­ entation cemetery on the land other mem­ Zoning Appeals rejected Porter coach all-time Mid-Con fill. t h e instead of Hopewellian bers of the Development's request for per­ win mark mission to put in the landfill. The presentation, entitled irony of mounds, then there community pages 20 "Landfill vs. Indian Burial Site," the pres­ who Porter Development then was given in Mueller Hall as part ence of wouldn't have arisen the staunchly sued the Board of Zoning of VU's 14th Annual Martin a ceme­ issue of whether or not to oppose it. Appeals, beginning a court battle INDEX that has not yet ended. Luther King Jr. Celebration. The tery near put a landfill on the site.5 5 I t News 1 classroom was packed with stu­ the pro- began when The presence of the Weather/Beat 2 dents, reporters from local news­ pos ed the daughter Hopewellian mounds was not the Announcements 2 papers and interested members of landfill RONALD JANKE of a only or even the most compelling issue affecting the Board of Opinion 6 the community. site. PROFESSOR OF GEOGRAPHY deceased "If Porter Zoning Appeals' rejection. It also Features 9 The site of the proposed landfill, which is about six miles there were a cemetery on the land County farmer decided to sell the cited an undesirable increase of ValPoll Hi south of the VU campus, contains instead of Hopewellian mounds, land her father left her to Porter traffic on the small country roads A&E 13 perhaps the largest collection of then there wouldn't have arisen Development LLC. She had that surround the site and the pres- Clips & Classifieds 16 Hopewellian mounds in Indiana. the issue of whether or not to put moved to the East Coast, and see Sports 17 The Hopewell Culture built the a landfill on the site. It wouldn't Janke suggested that the distance •MOUNDS/ ' 3 + page 2, The Torch NEWS January 23, 2004 page vupd

January 14 VUPD responded to lot #16 in reference to a vehicle crash. A vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and left. With the help of a witness, the vehicle and the operator were located. A state crash report was made. The Indiana Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case of Judston McClure v. State of Indiana, in the Stride Courtroom of Wesemann Hall. In the case, the defendant is appealing his conviction for carrying a handgun as a Class C felony. January 17 VUPD and EMS responded to Wehrenberg Hall in reference to an ill student. The student became sick from eating brownies that had marijuana baked into them, EMS treated and trans­ campus ported the student to Porter Memorial Hospital.

January 19 VUPD stopped to help two men that were pushing a vehicle on B-Ball road trip Media head apps available Union Street. The vehicle's plate was installed upside down Show support for your men's basketball team and Applications for media organization heads are now and was held on by twigs from a tree. The false and fictitious meet Saturday, Jan. 31 for a charter bus road trip to available at the Student Senate Office, or available plates were confiscated for follow-up. Officers assisted in get­ Western Illinois University. Buses will leave the via e-mail from [email protected]. Positions ting the vehicle out of the roadway. Union at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $11 for admission and bus include general manager of the Source 95.1, edi­ ride. Bus ride will include a fast-food stop for din­ tor-in-chief of The Torch, editor-in-chief of The ner. Lighter and editor-in-chief of The Beacon. All January 21 applications are due by noon on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 VUPD responded to Urschel Drive in reference to a vehicle Fitness profiles offered at the Senate office. crash.A vehicle backing out of its parking space struck a vehi­ The Department of Athletics is offering free fitness cle that was attempting to enter another parking space. There profiles to faculty, staff and their spouses. The pro­ Study abroad available were no injuries in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage. file will include a body fat analysis, flexibility eval­ There are several spots available for fall programs uation, nutritional information and an individualized in Cambridge, England, and Hangzhou, China. strength/exercise program. Call Bob Brooks, head Applications are also being accepted for spring 2005 coach-strength, at ext. 6911 to set up an appoint­ study-abroad programs in Cambridge, England; 10-43 ment. Appointments are available between 6 a.m. Osaka, Japan; Puebla, Mexico; Reutlingen, Northwest Indiana winter is here. Keep outside time to a mini­ and 6 p.m. Germany; Windhoek, Namibia; and Paris, France. mum. Stay dry and wear warm clothing. The application deadline is Feb. 18. Stop by the Items to wear: International Studies Office, Meier 137< or call ext. • a hat international Dinner 5333 for further information. • a scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth The 24th Annual International Dinner, sponsored by • sleeves that are snug at the wrist VISA and the International Studies Office, will be • mittens (they are warmer than gloves) held in the Great Hall of the Valparaiso University Pro-Life meeting Sunday • water-resistant coats and shoes Union at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, and Sat., Feb. 7. The campus Pro-Life organization will meet Sunday, • several layers of loose-fitting clothing Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. in the Union Belfry. Topics to be Outer layer of your clothing should be wind resistant to reduce available at the Union Information Desk and the discussed include the March for Life and the recent body heat loss caused by wind. Wool, silk, polypropylene International Studies Office by Fri., Jan., 23. Student visit to Washington, D.C. by five VU students. inner layers of clothing hold more body heat in than cotton. tickets are $10 ($8 may be charged to the meal card); Stay dry, wet clothing chills the body more rapidly. non-student tickets are $15. International recipes are Scholarships available prepared by Valparaiso University Dining Services, Information was obtained from the Center for Disease Control. Study-abroad scholarship opportunities: The For more information on winter safety, go to www.cdc.gov. and the dishes are served buffet style. This year's menu features French batard bread served with ale- National Security Education Program (NSEP) David ole, a garlic spread from Spain; orzo salad L. Boren undergraduate scholarships for study abroad during summer 2004, fall 2004, and spring (Mediterranean); Thai chicken stir-fry with mint 2005. For details, access www.iie.org/nsep; The leaves; Kibbi bi Saneah with yogurt sauce Freeman-Asia Award Program for study in East and £ X/A ^K (Lebanon); mixed vegetables with garlic and ginger Southeast Asia in summer 2004, fall 2004, and (Ethiopia); Jolloff rice (Senegal); sticky rice (Japan); spring 2005. For details, see www.iie.org/Freeman- fresh fruit cup (Latin America); and coffee, tea, or Asia. The Benjamin A. Gilman International milk. The popular annual International Talent Show, Scholarship for study-abroad is also still available. featuring outstanding entertainment from different For more details, access http://iie.post.intellime- regions of the world, begins immediately following dia.comUM/T.aspA1734.38862.10588.1.30599. the dinner.

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January 23, 2004 NEW: The Torch, page 3 Institutional covering Valparaiso, the Cat Indiana and Illinois Annual list of most dangerous 'Otis the Town Drunk' arrested Advancement intersections in Valparaiso released Douglas Smith, the South Haven man who refers to himself as "Otis the town drunk," was arrested earli­ No. Intersection Accidents er this week for the 61 st time on an alcohol violation. 1 LaPorte Ave. & Ind. 49 22 finds new home Smith was apprehended after he showed up drunk at 2 Calumet Ave. & Glendale Blvd. 17 the county government complex in Portage. Smith Katie Fassl 3 Ind. 49 & Vale Park Rd. 13 claims to have walked around town with a blood- TORCH WRITER 4 U.S. 30 & Storngbow Centre Dr. 10 alcohol concentration of 0.45, enough to put the 5 U.S. 30 & Horseprarie Ave. 9 average man in a coma. 6 U.S. 30 & Washington St. 9 Valparaiso University's annual giving program now 7 Calumet-Ave. & Roosevelt Ave. 9 has a new home at 902 Linwood Avenue. 8 Calumet Ave. & Vale Park Rd. 9 The program, which includes a call center to promote 9 Calumet Ave. & Evans Rd. 9 Statewide curfew overruled giving to VU, along with the Office of Institutional 10 Lincolnway & Morgan St. 8 A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled Indiana's Advancement was growing at a very rapid rate. Their old curfew law unconstitutional. The Seventh Circuit home at Loke Hall became too small to accommodate the Court of Appeals ruled three-to-zero against the law needs of both groups. Prescription fraud in Valparaiso that bans minors from being out past 11 p.m. on When the house at 902 Linwood was identified in the Pharmacists from four locations in Valparaiso report­ weeknight and 1 a.m. on weekends. The court said late summer, the annual giving program jumped on the ed a woman attempted to buy prescription pain pills the law still violates minors' constitutional rights chance. Renovations of the building took place over a three fraudulently. Amy Denis of Wheatfield admitted to because it leaves them vulnerable to arrest. It also month period, and final set-up of the program's call center police she forged her physician's name on prescrip­ said the law interferes with parents' rights to raise was finished last week. tions and gained Soma and Lorcet illegally. their children as they see fit. "When we shared space between the full-time staff 1 and the student call center there could be noise issues at eastern woodlands that begin on chase lands and accept land dona­ time, so it's advantageous to be able to keep them sepa­ •MOUNDS the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and tions for preservation. rate," said Mark Hille, director of annual giving. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 it constitutes the beginning of the "The goal is to complement 902 Linwood has been university-owned for a number ence of an elementary school less savannah grasslands. development," Hicks said. of years, but before its acquisition, the property was owned than a mile from the proposed In addition to the burial Hicks* helped to set up such a by the Rev. Carl Henrichs. Henrichs lived there for a num­ landfill. mounds, the Hopewells also built corporation here. He noted that the ber of years and was one of the university's donors. For this Janke's involvement with the effigy mounds on the property. owner of the landfill site has reason, the house has decidedly been named Heinrichs mounds began about two years ago These mounds are smaller - expressed a willingness to donate House. when a group of Native Americans about a foot high - and each is land on the edge of the property. "It's really a great space for us and I think the students asked him to go to the site and shaped to resemble either a geo­ Then if the landfill is built, several are really going to enjoy working in the new call center," investigate the mounds. metric figure or an animal, such as burial mounds would be preserved said Hille. "I had been all over the coun­ a bear. on its edge. While the program's old call center had 18 worksta­ try studying Hopewellian "They're quite large," said Phil Theiss, a junior business tions, its new home has two additional spaces. mounds," Janke said. "I had gone Janke. "It's best to view them from major who grew up near a large "Generally, we have 15 to 18 students calling, so down to Florida and elsewhere. I the air." collection of Native American right now the added workspaces don't really have an had no idea that these mounds were Professor Hicks of the mounds in St. Louis known as the impact," said Hille. "The biggest impact is that there is right here in my backyard." Biology Department discussed his Cahokia Mounds, was among room for Janke hopes that the site of involvement with the Land Trust those who attended the presenta­ expansion, and that's really important to us." the burial mounds will one day be Movement. tion on Monday. While the call center is on the lower level of 902 turned into an educational center or Concerned about the rapid "I thought it was rushed," Linwood, the upper-level houses the program's other full- public park. development of natural lands, Theiss said. "There was too little time staff. He noted the geographic members of the movement in com­ time for the amount of information "We have one open office, and we're hoping to fill importance of this area to Native munities around the country have that was being covered. I would that space with a reunion giving specialist who will be Americans. It marks the end of the set up corporations to both pur­ have liked to know more." hired sometime in the near future."

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Bush highlights unemployment in speech, Ohio visit Following his State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush began a nation­ al tour of key electoral states in which he will reiterate his plans for job training and counterterrorism. "There's no doubt that things are getting better. Some people ... are being left behind because they lack the skills to cope with changing technology," said the president on the first of his stops in Ohio, where unemployment has increased from 3.9 to 5.7 percent.

Iran-U.S. global security progress doubtful Citing a lack of respect for Iran's Islamic government by the United States, Iranian President Muhammad Khatami expressed little hope that Iran-U.S. negotiations for global security will progress. "The prerequisite for any kind of dialogue is the mutu­ al respect between the two partners to the dialogue," said Khatami. "Any time we AMANDA ELSTON sense that the other side respects us and isn't forcing anything on us, we are prepared Indiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Mitch Daniels (left) speaks with law students Jennifer Pomaranski and Forest Owens Thursday night in the Valparaiso University Center to talk. We have not sensed that from the United States." for the Visual and Performing Arts. Daniels was in town fielding questions prior to attend­ ing the Valparaiso-Centenary game in the Athletics Recreation Center. Ohio to ban same-sex marriages Ohio Governor Bob Taft has said he will sign a bill the Ohio state legislature passed that would ban same-sex marriages and prohibit state employees from getting bene­ fits for domestic partners. "Ohio must be able to clearly establish and define our own laws, rather than have another state or country define something as important as mar­ ••Writers wanted riage," said Jay Hottinger the state senator who introduced the bill in the Ohio state house. Ohio would become the second state, with Nebraska, to deny domestic part­ All paid positions ner benefits to state employees.

ACLU says information exchanging program dangerous e-mail [email protected] According to the American Civil Liberties Union, the new Multistate Anti- Information Exchange, or Matrix, is a bigger threat than government officials admit to civil liberties. The Matrix is a seven-state crime database that includes Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah that helps China Center Now Accepting Pre-Registration police quickly gather information already available in other states and costs $12 mil­ lion. In all, about 450 law enforcement agencies will use Matrix. Applications for the 2.004. Summer Courses in China Program Roadside bomb injures three soldiers Outside the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, a roadside bomb exploded, wounding three Valparaiso University China Center U.S. soldiers and seven Iraqi civilians. "The explosion occurred as three American will offer three summer courses and an internship program in Hangzhou, China in the summer of 2004. The three courses are open to all majors while the internship vehicles were passing, but the force of the blast hit two civilian cars behind," said program is open to communication majors only. Students who are interested in the witness Alaa Mohammed Hanash. The explosion is the latest of many in what program should complete and return the pre-registration application form available appears to be the Iraqi resistance force's efforts. from Professor Lin ASAP. Time and Schedule Course Offerings Developer indicted for bribing Israeli Prime Minister Sharon Participants of the summer program (students can take one or more of David Appel, an Israeli property developer, has been indicted on charges that he will leave for Beijing, China on May 18 these courses): bribed Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon with hundreds of thousands of dollars. or 19 and return to Chicago from - COMM 100 Sharon has not yet been charged, but pressure is increasing on him to retire. "He Shanghai, China on June 24 or 25. The Survey of Communication Fields, Cr. 3, should resign. He is polluting the atmosphere," said former Finance Minster Avraham program will start with a three-day Professor Steinwart (Communication); Shochat. tour of Beijing, the capital of China, - ECON 222 before arriving at Hangzhou, the Principles of Economics-Macro, Cr. 3, provincial capital of Zhejiang and Professor Raman (Economics). where the classes will be held. There This course fulfills social analysis will be four full weeks of classes with requirement; one field trip per week. The program -FIN 282/390 will end with a two-day visit to Personal Finance, Cr. 3, Professor Jin Shanghai before the &$0cipaiits return to the StakM.^^1^ -COMM 386 (COMM Majors Only), Supervised Internship, Cr. 3, Cost Prof essor -Stei n wa rt All participants will pay VU summer session tuition, international travel, Limit and a $100.00 study center fee to enrollment ot tne three courses is cover visa and travel insurance. Locai . ? glass and, accommodations including the tour o supervised internship program in Beijing, visit to Shanghai, room and nmunication is limited to 6 stu- board, focal transportation, and ', v. dents. required field trips will be covered by Iowa caucuses catapult Edwards, Kerry, knock out Gephardt ? the China Center. The results of Monday's Iowa caucuses found John Kerry and John Edwards surging to the top spots in the race for the Democratic party nomination for President and sent Mo. Rep. Dick Gephardt back to the private sector as he resigned from the race and ogram, students must Tit:. .ete a pre registration will not seek re-election for his congressional seat. Howard Dean, who seemed to be obtainetfffakr Professor Lin (330 Huegli Hall, X5749, the undisputed frontrunner in the race weeks prior to the caucuses, placed third. The or downloaded from the announcement se^ next primary will be held in New Hampshire on Tuesday. website jsp. Professor Lin will interview the applicants after they submit -ms. The formal registration of the program will be com- pleted c !f of spring semester 2004. To ensure a space in the pro- Funds increase for Edwards, Kerry, after strong caucus finishes ; should submit the application form as soon as possible. Within hours of their shocking Iowa caucus finishes, Democratic presidential candi­ : dates John Kerry and John Edwards? saw huge boosts in their online campaign con­ ;: ;:; tributions. Kerry, who finished first, brought in more than $300,000:and Edwards, •::•::• • ." " •... • '"• /2:! :U' • ' Lin (XS7- >r Jin, the resident director of the who finished second, brought in about $250,000. "I need your help, and I need it immediately to continue the surge in New Hampshire," said Senator John Kerry. January 23, 2004 The Torch, page 5 A breath of fresh air Two VU organizations aim to extinguish on-campus tobacco use

Kim Bellware dren and have a career to balance." Rivich went on to the expense alone of having cleaning staff clean up cig­ ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR explain how tobacco companies market cigarettes as a arettes and smoke resin from windows, [there is a prob­ stress-reliever or a fashion allure to women. Rivich also lem]." Anyone strolling past campus buildings has noted that while specific gender and cultural groups are Especially from directly outside office buildings undoubtedly seen dirty, crushed piles of them, emitting targeted, tobacco marketers have poured a fortune into and residence halls, Rivich said if windows are open their familiar stale odor. They aren't the Japanese lady marketing to the young adult set, a group that Rivich above or near where people are smoking outside, smoke beetles, but rather cigarette butts of all brands and tar sees college-aged men and women fitting right into. comes right in. Rivich adds that the case is worse in front levels, discarded by campus smokers. It is a sight that, if "Another area [of focus] is prevention and cessa­ of intake vents or doors. the Valparaiso University's Smoke Free Indiana office tion on college campuses, because we want young peo­ "There are more than fifty cancer-causing carcino­ can help it, will soon disappear. ple to make not using tobacco a lifelong decision," said gens in secondhand smoke," said Rivich. "Most are However, while eliminating smoking outside Rivich. Group A carcinogens which are in the same class as entryways and moving toward an entirely smoke-free asbestos, arsenic and benzene, and they don't dissipate campus are goals of the organization, program director from a room for two weeks, so they can still cause lots Natalie Rivich said that most efforts are focused on rais­ m Persons exposed to environmental tobac­ of harm." ing awareness about the dangers of smoking. Inside all buildings, athletic events indoor and out, co smoke (ETS) or secondhand smoke have a "Secondhand smoke is really the big issue," said campus vehicles and campus sponsored events, a Rivich; "We also want to focus on policy and second­ 20% - 30% greater risk of lung cancer than smoke-free policy is enforced. However, fraternities, hand smoke instead of cessation," added Rivich. nonsmokers who have never been exposed to entryways and open areas outside on campus remain free VU serves as the regional office for two anti-smok­ domain for smokers to light up. ETS. ing organizations. One, Smoke Free Indiana, is funded The VU Health Center also has joined the effort to through a grant from Ball State University and the curb campus smoking. Maureen Panares, director of the Center for Disease Control. The other, the Tobacco w Secondhand smoke from cigars is more Health Center, said that they offer programs with one- Education and Prevention Coalition of Porter County, dangerous than pipe and cigarette smoke on-one counseling with students who are interested in receives its funds from the state's portion of the master quitting. They also are able to prescribe prescription £0 tobacco settlement, money the tobacco industry paid to drugs that help with quitting. "We also various states after the historical 1999 class-action law­ w For a nonsmoker who spends two hours offer religious sorts of Quit Kits," said Panares. "They suit. in a smoky bar, it is as if they smoked four include things like a small prayer, gum and lollipops." VU's College of Nursing sponsors both organiza­ In addition, the Evansville Smoke Free support cigarettes. tions and uses its own members to help create and raise group offers online support e-mails through the Health awareness about tobacco-related issues. Rivich, a staff For a spouse or lover who spends 24 Center. member from the College of Nursing, directs both pro­ hours a day with a pack-a-day smoker, it is Junior Philip Nadasdy, who said he smokes a pack grams and is helped by senior nursing students Jenna of cigarettes a day, is not interested in utilizing any of the Hennebry and Dana Hazen, who lead many student- as if the nonsmoker smoked three cigarettes. on-campus options to quit. Even statistics and reports organized campaigns. from the American Cancer Society, Center for Disease The two organizations hold a number of events m Nonsmokers who are exposed to 20 or Control and others don't worry him much. "I think ranging from speakers and special lectures to half-time more cigarettes a day have twice the normal they're a pretty biased organization," said Nadasdy. "I sporting event demonstrations and anti-smoking infor­ don't really plan on quitting anytime soon." risk of developing lung cancer. mational events. The next event, Timeout for Fellow pack-a-day smoker, junior Phil Hamstra, Secondhand Smoke, will be during the Feb. 12 men's agreed. "I don't trust those crazy right-wing statistics basketball game against Oral Roberts. W Secondhand smoke does not clear from anyway." Another special event occurs during finals week; a a room quickly. It takes about two weeks for On the converse, sophomore Rebecca Rachocki massage setup in the union, where students may take nicotine to clear from an enclosed room. cites religious beliefs and her parents' warnings against advantage of free chair massages courtesy of the mas­ the dangers of smoking as well as statistical information sage therapy school in Valparaiso. Students also receive as reasons why she does not smoke. "I know that smok­ information about the health hazards of smoking and ing is a very effective tool in destroying your body." alternative forms of stress alleviation. "A lot of students on college campuses don't con­ Regardless of students' reasons for choosing or For this year's Martin Luther King Day celebra­ sider themselves smokers because they just smoke when abstaining from cigarettes, those involved with VU's tion, Smoke Free Indiana held a focus session discussing in social situations. Others tell themselves they'll quit anti-smoking organizations hope to share their informa­ how the tobacco industry is now targeting specific after they graduate," said Hazen. Rivich agrees, pointing tion and offer help to those who want to quit. minorities and women. As an example, Rivich cited that out that smoking in any form is a health threat to every­ "Our philosophy is to not attack smokers, but Philip Morris, the largest tobacco distributor, is the lead­ one. smoking itself," said Henneberg. ing advertiser in Latin-American magazines. In addition, Though campus residence halls only went smoke Likewise, Rivich hopes that VU is on its way to a advertising, is geared heavily toward females. free less than three years ago, Rivich cites many prob­ smokeless campus with the help of policy changes. "Women often have more stressful lives," said lems with entryways and other areas directly outside of "If you change the policies, people are less likely Rivich. "They are many times the caretakers of the chil­ buildings remaining smoke-friendly. "Just with litter and to see [smoking] as the norm." Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship April 28,2004 I'll qualify Your opportunity to share your work with

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THE TORCH Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, God relevant to daily life, VALPARAISO IN 46383 PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 Maybe you haven't noticed, but you don't really believe something until it affects the way EDITOR IN CHIEF JR RADCLIFFE public recognition of God is diminish­ you live your life. A purely academic belief in God is like ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIA WELZEN ing. In fact, our society's actions show knowing exactly how electricity is generated and distrib­ BUSINESS MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS NEWS EDITOR JEFFREY D. BURTON that we think God is irrelevant to uted and never turning on your light switch; it's knowledge ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR KlMBERLY BELLWARE everyday life. that does you no practical good. We have a name for that A&E EDITOR ANDREW BANGERT Don't think so? Sure, a lot of us kind of knowledge: trivia. SPORTS EDITOR BRENT WHITLOCK FEATURES EDITOR KRISTIN THOMAS still feel good about going to church Yet we've been taught for so long that we have the OPINIONS EDITOR MARTA STOECKEL Wanda come Sunday morning and suffering right to do and have what we want (do we even know what PHOTO EDITOR ANGELA KNEIFEL through an hour or two of boredom, we want?) that we don't even ask these questions. Instead ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR LEAH BUNK Loveless GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR KEVIN HYDE but if we're too tired or we subordinate God to our own desires and TORCH WRITER ADVERTISING MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS busy, it's not a big deal ADVERTISING MANAGER SARAH KRUEGER The issue: Freedom ideas. COPY EDITOR ALISON HELTLAND (to those of you who thoroughly enjoy your We need to exercise some common CIRCULATION MANAGER JEFF BIEBIGHAUSER Sunday morning service, you're blessed; of religion is sense; just because you have a right to WEB SITE COORDINATOR PHILIP WHALEY ADVISOR DON WRUCK III don't forget that). 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Sure, every­ The Torch, a standing member of the Associated one celebrates Christmas, but we prefer to have Christ con­ our freedom, but I'm not going to tell you specifics on how Collegiate Press, is represented by several national advertising fined to the Christmas Eve service. God is relevant. Instead I want to challenge you to search agencies, including: Communications and Advertising Services to Students, 8330 Pulaski, Chicago, III, 60646; Even our own precious Valparaiso University feels the for that answer yourself. Pick up a Bible and read it, prefer­ American Passage Media Corp., 500 Third Ave. West, Seatde, effects. Stay away from the Chapel, theology department ably in an easy to understand translation. Wash., 96119; and All-Campus Media, 214 E. 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Letters to the editor must include the name, address, role should God play in our decisions about doing home­ ("A friend loves at all times" (17:17)). Go ahead and read and phone number of the writer. A 400-word limit will be work, socializing, relationships, entertainment, spending the New Testament, read what Jesus said instead of listen­ enforced as necessary, and the editorial staff reserves the right to edit letters as necessary. No letters will be printed unsigned money, etc? ing to people tell you what he said. You might just find out without sufficient reason. The editor must know the name of Part of the problem is we never spend time thinking that he's a lot more complicated, interesting, and relevant the author of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. about God's practical role in our lives. Yet, truth be told, than churches make him seem. January 23, 2004 The Torch, page 7 Thoughts from a sexist freshman HOOVER . g^ GRawm In the past, I've heard "queen." Why have separate words? Are queens SINCE ftffiAN. it proposed that Valparaiso not as good as kings? Why not have a non-sexist I University should stop using term such as "non-gender-specific royal authority" the term "freshman." Why? or "NGSRA." And what about the terms we use to Because it's gender-specific, describe our race? I am a "person" and a part of and thus sexist. You don't "humanity." How sexist! There's no such thing as have "freshwomen" (actually, a "perdaughter" or a "huwoman." Outrage! Heck, you do, but that's another even the word "woman" has "man" in it! Are Benjamin ITS A JOBLESS Gaulke story entirely). What's a bet­ women just modified men? Even extra-terrestrials BKftl^NO

Contact your Senator By Kim Maletich Student Senate is back in action this semester and, after a pro­ ductive first semester, we're ready to make this one even better! Last semester, your Senators were out working for you in full force, holding "Yell at a Senator" in the Union, making motions about important issues such as building safety, and voicing their opinions on the College Television Network issue. This semester, your sena­ tors have tons of exciting and important issues in the works already. We try our best to respond to what you want, so let us know if you have ideas. You can always e-mail your senators, call them, or stop by the office to let us know what you need. Find information and stay connected at ww.valpo.edu/student/ssenate. The web site has contact information for all of the senators, helpful information and links, and forms for funding and organization recognition. You can also get involved by filling a Senate seat. We still have a few open­ ings this semester, so contact us if you are motivated, dedicated, and interested in making Valparaiso University a better place for us all to live. Coming soon: Issues in Focus. We'll tell you the who, what and why of Senate motions and issues, so that you can stay informed on Senate happenings. And, as always, we'd love to have you at our meetings, Mondays at 9 p.m. in Neils 224. MOTCONNeCTOXr Letters to the editor Favoritism shown to Sigma Chi know it's hard for a lot of people to understand why with plays like "The Vagina Monologues." I know Valparaiso University would support "The Vagina some may think vaginas are just plain "icky" and How convenient that Ryan Adler's article about a Monologues" on our campus, but as a cast member in would NEVER want to hear women talk about having friend's good experience with Greek life (Jan. 16, "For this year's production, I feel the need to give everyone one, but trust me, you don't want to miss this! The Tyler: One student's good experience with Sigma a few reasons to attend. show is funny, tender and VERY honest!! Step outside Chi") comes just in time for the start of fraternity rash. As a woman, there are a lot of things in our soci­ the box, expand your mind and come and see why The article is under the guise of promoting all Greek ety that suppresses our sexuality, our femininity and women are so beautiful! If not for yourself, do it for life when really it only promotes one single fraternity. the spirituality of being who we are. "The Vagina your MOM, who labored for hours to bring you into How nice that The Torch gave Sigma Chi free adver­ Monologues" is a great way to celebrate our woman­ this world through the very thing that's causing so tising. Is this offered to all the Greek organizations? hood in all of our humor, wonder and frustrations with much buzz around campus. I'm not trying to make enemies in the Sigma Chi a male dominant society. For those of us who have organization, but for Ryan Adler to say this article is been battered, assaulted and belittled, "The Vagina Vagina Lovin' for his friend Tyler is ridiculous. If he really wanted to Monologues" take you through the pain to the strength advertise the positive experiences Greek life can give, that we find in the end. Basically, "The Vagina Kate Swanson he could have left it on general terms. This article Monologues" is a triumph for all women and the men VU senior wasn't for Tyler. This article was for recruitment pur­ who love them. Guidelines for letters to the editor: poses and nothing else. The cast members and audience could be partici­ Letters may be e-mailed to [email protected], pating for numerous reasons. It has nothing to do with put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near Margaret Bradshaw our Christianity, but after being involved, I feel closer the Torch office), or mailed to: VU sophomore to who I am as a child of God. I can't be perfect, but I The Torch can't hide who I am either. As a woman, it's hard to 4 35 Schnabel Hall Vagina Monologues' is educational not be stuck in a box. "The Vagina Monologues" high­ Valparaiso, IN 46383 light why it's fabulous to be exactly who you are. Written letters should include the author's first and last name and sig­ What's your reaction when you see the words That's why I encourage everyone on this campus to nature; letters sent anonymously will not be printed, but letters may be "Vagina Monologues" in bold print? For most people, attend. It's so liberating! printed without the author's name at his or her request. Preferred length is approximately 400 words. Shorter letters and letters received by the the word vagina isn't something you throw We can't sweep issues like rape and sexual Wednesday evening before the next issue will be considered first The around...it's got some negative connotations to it, assault under the rag. We can't blame the women who Torch is not responsible for opinions printed in the letters to the editor right? For males - whoa, let's not even go there! I it affects. So we celebrate their humanity and diversity and therefore cannot accept letters in response to other letters. l he lorch, January 15, zUU4, page V F. EATURE

VU students prepa, e for life together aft^i graduation

Julia Welzen Even in the last ten years, people are The Science of ASSISTANT EDITOR waiting to get married; the average age of marriage has increased from 23.9 years ATTRACTION Talk of wedding gowns and squeals to 25.3 years old for females, of delight as the newly engaged examine according to the each other's rings seem to be every U.S. Census Tall, rich, and conceited or where as the campus singletons are Bureau. It's a trend short, committed and a good person­ rapidly becoming an endangered that is expected to contin­ ality? Everyone has different ideas of breed. ue, though most stu­ the ideal mate when looking for love. At least that's' dents are not rushing Dan Arkkelin, a professor in the often the perception as into marriage. Valparaiso University psychology another Valentine's Day Junior Johnika Younger department, focuses his research on rolls around and seniors is planning to get married in marriage determinants - what people begin to get nervous 2006. "I felt like I wanted to be thinking about the future. able to graduate and get a house find most desirable in a marriage partner. "On the whole, I think Rush to the Altar? ) and be stable," Younger said. "I fewer students are choosing to get want to get rid of the jitters and The surveys used a variety of married as was the case even five to want to make sure we're really • While the average age of marriage hovered hypothetical people, with combina­ ten years ago," said Rev. Joseph comfortable together." around 23 for men and 20.5 for women in the tions of extrinsic values, such as Cunningham, who offers free pre­ "We'd talked about it, but it was 1960s, since then those average ages have risen income level and physical attractive­ marital counseling through the more of waiting for the right time. quite a hit. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, ness, and intrinsic values, such as Chapel of the Resurrection to eight "We've been dating so long, it the average age of marriage is 26.8 for men and personality and commitment level. to ten couples, both student and was expected by everyone," said : : ::; : Arkkelin then asked people to rank alumni, each year. '•-• ' -41: ' .ir rMi& -— if Bill senior Julie Fleshman, who has how likely they would be to consider With one in two marriages been dating her fiance Cole Hagen • One in 13 .students marry someone they dated in people with these traits as a ending in divorce, premarital coun­ since high school. college (University of Virginia, Cavalier Daily). marriage partner. seling is proving effective. "There's Several of the recently betrothed no question - and its been docu­ can identify the occasional back­ • According to the Higher Education Research He was surprised with the mented - that couples participating lash against marriage as a recent in premarital counseling, when cou­ :•<:>• '. .. '• • college graduate. results. ples actually take the time, there's a "It can be looked at in a negative reduced probability of divorce," way. When I told some of my "There were very few gender differences |in the value rankings], Cunningham said. "Even one hour her," said senior Matt Stevens, who is friends they said, 'Whoa, you're get­ although men rated physical attrac­ reduces the chances of divorce in half. engaged to senior Kim Maletich. "I'm ting married? You're engaged?'" said tiveness slightly higher than Eight hours reduces it to less than 20 per­ not able to picture myself without her. Stevens. "I personally just don't see it as women." said Arkkelin. cent." This is what I know I'm supposed to be a negative thing." Many Valparaiso University stu­ doing." "Some people think you should wait Arkkelin relied mainly on stu­ dents have found future spouses already "We've been together a long time until you have jobs and are making dent volunteers who received extra and are in the midst of busy wedding and talking about it. I'm going to law money and stuff, but its just a decision credit for completing the surveys, but plans. school and it just made sense rather than you have to make for youself," said sen­ has now posted an online version, so "I wanted to get engaged because I both of us having two different apart­ ior Jenny Bower, who has been engaged he can now sjet worldwide results. loved Kim, even as a junior in college I ments," said Maletich. "We want to spend to her high school sweetheart since wanted to spend the rest of my life with as much time married as possible." August 2002. -r page 10, The Torch January 23,

Minneap St. P Minneapolis, according to Sperling's report, "has more theaters than Boston, more parks than Denver, more golfers per capita than any other city in America — and, with 10,000 lakes in the state, Minnesota has more coastline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined." In Kristy Oman 2003, it beat out Orange County, California to TORCH WRITER the most fun city in the United States, according Indianapolis, located about three hours south to the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Cranium of Valparaiso, has many unique places to visit. Incorporated. Known for housing the Indianapolis Colts football team and also the Indiana Pacers basketball team, Uptown Girls Indianapolis has many places for sports fans. The area known as Uptown contains the world famous Guthrie Theater, a unique variety Indians of boutiques, and the For baseball fans who watch simply for the Minnesota sculpture gar­ love of the game, the Milwaukee Brewers' farm den which is home to team, Indianapolis Indians, plays here at Victory "Cherry and Spoon" - a Field. The local Triple-A ball club plays on what reproduction of the two many believe is the top minor league ball diamond objects at 100 times their in the country. A night at the park, including the normal scale. tickets, ranges from $30-40, which is a cheaper alternative than attending a pro sport. Twin Cities Of course, Minneapolis wouldn't be the city Need for speed it is if it weren't for its older twin, St. Paul.. Right Alternative sports fans could go to the across the river is the more traditional city which Indianapolis Motor Speedway located in the sub­ is home to the new state-of-the-art Minnesota urb named Speedway. With a track over 2.5 miles Science Museum, the History Museum, the first long and an 18-hole golf course and Hall of Fame Catholic Basilica in the United States, and The Museum located in the oval of the track, the speed­ Minnesota Wild hockey team - Minnesota's way hosts more than just the Indy 500. pride and joy. Old school cool Oddities In addition to sports, Indianapolis is home to some of the most For those wanting something different, try the Indiana Medi famous vintage stores in the midwest. Broad Ripple Vintage, Red History Museum located on Vermont Street. This museum, locatec Rose, and Another Time Vintage Fashions, all located on 64th Street, the old Pathology Building of what was once a huge psychiatric h have a wide arrangement of things from vintage T's, leather jackets, pital, contains exhibits of preserved brains and other accounts Saint 1940s-present day clothing, and old-school Converse shoes in men's, medical practice in the late nineteenth century. women's, and children's sizes. Louis Saintly Stats FEATURES EDITOR • St. Louis is exactly 5.5 hours • Panera Bread was originally away from Valpo. Louis, except the cathedral, were Louis Bread Company. • Home of the International lorn down to build the park where • Has the world's only iloa Bowling Hall o\' Fame. the St. Louis Gateway Arch is now.

BEER! Turtles Museums galore Avid sports far

When most college students Another unique aspect of St. Nearby in Forest Park are But Unrath is not i think of their favorite past time, Louis that can't be found in any multitudes of free attractions when he said, "the best part c inadvertently they are also think­ other city are the giant sculptures including the zoo, the Missouri Louis is the sports teams." 1 ing of St. Louis, Mo. The city, in Turtle playground. Artist History Museum, the Art Snodgrass, a VU student an most famous for it's arch, is home Robert Cassilly, the creative Museum, and St. Louis Science Louis resident, is an ai to Anheuser Busch, America's genius behind St. Louis' popular Center. "The science center is Cardinals fan. "Cardinals g; number one producer of beer. City Museum, designed the play­ really fun, and the Muny, an out­ are great! St. Louis is kin Only 10 minutes from downtown, ground. He sculpted the turtles, door theatre, is a great place to known as a 'baseball tc anyone over the age of 21 can symbols of peace, out of dirt see shows," said sophomore John There's a lot of Cardinal take a free tour of the plant, and which was then covered with Unrath, whose grandparents live ' there, and it's a good atmosp taste free samples. steel and concrete. in St. Louis. We generally know our basel -f- luary 23, 2004 FEATURES The Torch, \ell At the mention of South Bend, Indiana the first thing that comes to mind is the University of Notre Dame. Its stadium was South originally built in 1930 and remodeled in the late 90s. It is now considered one of the top sporting venues in the United States. Home of the famous Fighting Irish football team, this stadium can /*_ Bend hold over 80,000 people. Called one of the best university art museums in the United States, the Snite Museum, also found on the Notre Dame campus, features 18,000 pieces of art, including a large religious collection and works representing the major periods in world art history. Perhaps the most famous piece of artwork on campus is a large mosaic fondly referred to by students and football fans as Eric Zulkosky "Touchdown Jesus." Stepping away from Notre Dame, the Studebaker National Sophomore - Museum is also found in South Bend. Housed in a 1919 dealership, Economics/Political Science this museum acts as a tribute to the now-defunct Studebaker auto­ mobile, exhibiting over 75 vehicles that span the 114-year history of the company. HOMETOWN: ORONO, MN The College Football Hall of Fame is the home of many "The most unique thing about my home famous artifacts of college football including the equipment used town is that it has an east and west side." and how coaches motivate players. There are also many videos of inductees in action. Nearby St. Patrick's County Park offers an array of activities during the year. Maple syrup tours in the spring, special entertain­ l™f*l>'V^#y ment in the amphitheater in the summer, including the August Blue •'-"• ' Sli: and Ribs Fest, a Sorghum Festival and hay rides in the fall and Jen Sheehan mm cross country skiing during the winter are some of the activities sponsored by St. Patrick's County Park. Senior - English/Secondary Education

HOMETOWN: PARK RIDGE, IL

"The Pickwick Theater is over 150 years old."

: : ' ' ? Lincoln Park Zoo where admission is free everyday. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Christopher Crane which is about a five minute waJ Senior - Marketing been discovered by many but has recently been revamped and re-opened. Free art HOMETOWN: ELGIN, IL Tuesdays are tree at the Art Institute of Chicago. There you "My senior graduating class only had 9 can find over a quarter million works and some of the people." world's well-known masterpieces. There are not only paint­ \ ; ings but also furniture, textiles, photography, and even sev­ eral rooms devoted to contemporary art. Spread out among three buildings, navigating around the building is easy. Just pick up a free floor plan at the desk and start going.

CyberSp. Amy Fournelle CyberSpace - no, not a place to spend online, hut its a Sophomore - Business new exhibit at the Adler Planetarium & >nomy Museum. Complete with a tribute to the Columbia Miauts lost in the Management Feb. 1 accident, it also includes diverse image*ss such ia s actual space launches, and movie monster space ^aliens. HOMETOWN: WOODBURY, MN

Moody blues "Money magazine rated it the number The House of Blues is perfect for those who want to go to concerts one most livable city in the United but do not have tons of money to spend on them. With musical States." styles ranging from R&B to alternative, there is almost sc mething for everyone there. diana Medical United we tour :um, located in October through mid-April, the United Center will Joel Hoffman give hour-long tours of the building. Stops on sychiatric hos- Junior - Biology ;r accounts of this tour include the press box, organ room, scoreboard control room, and the visiting team's locker room. While there, don't forget HOMETOWN: OSWEGO, IL to get a picture in front of the world famous statue of Michael Jordan. "It's probably the fastest growing suburb of Chicago, but 1 don't know for sure. ThereTs really nothing all that great s original! there." my.

rts fans Cat Gurinsky Sophomore - Japanese i is not alone £ best part of St. HOMETOWN: CENTER MORICHES, NY ts teams." Brian student and St. "I think it's really funny that it's a really is an ardent small town and there are two CVS drug­ Cardinals games stores." auis is kind of laseball town.' ? Cardinal fans Kristy Oman INTERVIEWS & PHOTOS BY 3od atmosphere, TORCH WRITER ANMXA KNEIFEL Kristin Thomas w our baseball." page 12, The Torch FEATURES January 23, 2004

Chelsea Oxton churches and hospitals, hiked pleased by how friendly the "But the excursion TORCH WRITER and explored the countryside native people were to them. to Papua New Guinea around Mambis, their hub. "Everyone went out of then- was an entertaining idea most in requirement, however reduced it For most Valparaiso Immanuel Lutheran Rural way to make our stay as much the class figured would never was, did prompt some in the University students, their recent Hospital in Mambis was a fre­ like home as possible. They become a reality. Medical Missions course to bow Christmas vacations were spent quent-location for the students. v wanted us to learn about them "Lutz, Spilde and Funke out of the excursion to Papua at home. They had quality time There, they worked closely with just as much as they wanted to spent many hours filling out New Guinea. with their families, saw old the doctor and staff, seeing first­ learn about us," Thomas said. grant forms to help fund the Another factor that kept the friends and relaxed after a long hand the sub-par conditions of The overwhelming hospi­ expensive trek. Their hard work nine other students in the and difficult fall semester. Papua New Guinea and the diffi­ tality the group The over­ paid off for the group in the end. Medical Missions course from But seven VU students spent culties medical missionaries whelming hospitality the group "The students received participating was the desire to be their Christmas breaks in a very face. received and the smiles the local donations from several sources, at home with family over atypical way. As an extension of The students discussed people gave them every day was including the Travel Grant of the Christmas vacation: a Christ College theology course their experiences as part of a a dominant memory of the trip Lilly Project on the Theological "Those of us that did end entitled "Medical Missions," the Christ college symposium Jan. for Funke. Exploration of Vocation. up going, our parents were sad group traveled to Papua New 15. Zinsser witnessed a woman Christoffer Grundmann. In "I don't think any of us but, at the same time, they did Guinea in the southwestern bleed to death after giving birth total, 16 students took the course really thought we would be trav­ recognize what a unique oppor­ Pacific Ocean for a two-week when a nurse failed to recognize and were instructed in what eling around the world over tunity this was for us," Spilde excursion. the problem. medical missions are and the Christmas. The idea sprung liter­ said. The participating students Thomas remembered a difficulties they face. ally out of nowhere and the Additional information about were fifth-year VU .student similarly traumatic moment in This knowledge helped money just kept coming out of the trip as well as personal jour­ Anton Lutz, seniors Erica encountering a full-blown AIDS those who traveled to Papua nowhere," Thomas said. nals written by the students dur­ Spilde, Lisa Thomas, Eric patient. New Guinea considerably. In the end, each student ing their stay can be found at Funke, Michael Sjoding, Chris The students were also "I had so many experi­ paid the reduced rate of $400 to www. valpo. edu/theology / Weber and junior Monica exposed to the domestic and ences [on the trip], good and go on the trip. But this financial pngtrip03/. Zinsser. tribal violence that is frequent bad, that were so powerful, hav­ Accompanying them on and accepted in Papua New ing the class beforehand helped the trip were Pastor Jim Guinean culture. They saw a me to make sense of everything Wetzstein from the Chapel of the woman, stabbed with a kitchen I saw," Sjoding said. after graduation, then what? Resurrection and his wife, knife by her husband, come into Lutz, who missed his Tracey, who came at the request Immanuel Lutheran Rural to be December 2003 graduation for of the group. treated as her husband calmly the trip, introduced the idea of During their stay in the waited for her to be treated. taking the excursion to experi­ predominantly Christian coun­ There were, of course, ence all they had learned in the try, the students experienced col­ more lighthearted and enjoyable class and see how medical mis­ orful renditions of Lutheran experiences for the students, too. sions really are. church services. They even "We always had a lot of Not surprising, considering picked up some of the Engan fun cooking meals together as a Lutz calls Papua New Guinea join i language, one of the 832 differ­ group. When you want chicken home. His father is actually the ent dialects spoken in Papua [in Papua New Guinea], you only doctor at Immanuel the Peace Corps. New Guinea. have to kill and pluck it before Lutheran Rural and has been come to an information meeting ' where you'll learn more: "We gathered together you cook it," Sjoding said. practicing medical missions people in the community, edu­ The group was also there for the past 17 years. f MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 6-7PM cated people that spoke English, and prepared topics, discussion College Square Apartments VALPARAISO UNION SQUIRE ROOM questions and had inter-cultural Now renting for the 2004-2005 school year i exchanges," Spilde said. Corner of College and Brown Streets War February 17 to Join the Peace Cc Four bedrooms • Two full baths The mornings of their two- tete i (www.peacecorps.gov) and sen* Stove • Refrigerator • Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities week stay were usually spent bite i Career Services E-recrurting wet; traveling. 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In bloom New art warms up Brauer Jon Bull TORCH WRITER

Watercolors, reflections, exotic floral arrangements and Martin Luther all figure into the Brauer Museum of Art's plans for this semester. Local artists often find their work being displayed at the Brauer, but none come from closer than Valparaiso University's own Tom Torluemke. Torluemke, a VU painting and drawing instructor, has his collection of watercolor paintings, "In the Company of Strangers," being displayed from Jan. 8 to March 21. "The unusual and complex colors, coupled with the play­ ful titles in each case, afford viewers the opportunity to see an artist looking within himself," said Brauer curator Gregg Hertzlieb of Torluemke's work. "Torluemke's work has a fun and almost psychedelic nature to it." Tobi Kahn is another artist whose work is being displayed this month. His collection, "Reflections," is designed to have the opposite effect that Torluemke's work does. "[Kahn] is really interested in meditative spaces," said Hertzlieb. "In their contemplation of these paintings, viewers may find themselves looking inward, feeling themselves relax­ ing and gaining an appreciation for the larger contexts, the larg­ er questions, the larger forces that surround daily life." AMANDA ELSTON Viewers will have plenty of time to meditate on Kahn's Law students Jon Rogers and Barry Wormser look at some work by Tobi Kahn, whose art is on display in the Brauer "Reflections" as the exhibit also runs from Jan. 8 to March 21. through March 21. In addition to Kahn's art, works by Tom Torleumke, exotic flower arrangements and works celebrating Another new addition to Brauer this semester is an exotic Martin Luther are on display. arrangement of uncommon flowers. In addition to several Brauer's gallery. paintings of exotic plants on display, several floral arrangements are garnishing the "The flowers and pictures would have a dialogue going on," explained Hertzlieb of the layout of the exhibit. Hidden Garden Florists will also be conducting an exotic flower arranging demonstration in correlation to the exotic dis­ play Sunday at 2 p.m. The floral arrangements are only on dis­ play through Feb. 8. The Brauer Museum will also be exploring VU's Lutheran roots this semester with two new exhibits' involving Martin Luther. "Luther and the Bible" Rare Book Collection is on dis­ play at the Kade-Duesenberg House throughFeb. 27 and features Andy Viano gives you the reviews you know are coming.,. works about Luther and his involvement with translating the Bible. So the other day I thought about having me a nervous breakdown. Not a Howard Dean "name all fifty The collection "Martin Luther the Reformer," features states and then whoop like a frat boy who just saw breasts at Mardi Gras" breakdown, but a quivering, in paintings from the Luther Zentrum in Wittenberg, Germany, that the corner of an empty drug shack, sucking your thumb, "I need to be breastfed" type breakdown. Just a depict Luther at various stages in his life. clean snapping of the proverbial twig, when the stress can build up and up and up until one day it's cream "[The viewer] will be walking from station to station for of wheat fed to you by a male nurse twelve hours a day and shock therapy the other twelve. Talk about a the Luther show almost like walking from stage to stage of vacation. Not only would you be leaving the state of Indiana, you'd be leaving the country, the planet, the [Luther's] life," Hertzlieb said. The second Luther display will be galaxy, everything. You'd be in another dimension. And that type of breakdown, apparently, is what they at the Brauer Jan. 30 to Feb. 21. call "The Butterfly Effect" because once you enter the theater to see this hunk of artistic filth you'll be In addition to these exhibits, there is also art on display in lucky if you haven't ripped your own arms off in a psychotic rage. the Refectory in Mueller Hall, which includes, among other "The Butterfly Effect," or "A pieces, art work depicting Luther and pop art by Andy Warhol. This week 'The Butterfly Effect" Sadist's Dream" as it was originally titled, The weather outside may be cold, but the spring semester of art stars and was partly produced by Mr. at VU is just beginning to warm up. starring Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart Ashton Kutcher who most of you know as that brain dead lush who is now part of Demi Moore's twisted "what if my children were older than my lover" fantasy. Kutcher, whose past cred­ its include the unforgettable "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Just Married," branches out from his usual routine of speaking loudly and talking about boobs by making a valiant effort to do some serious acting. Good for him. The only problem is, he sucks. Big time. I mean sucks like, "wow I can't believe Bubbles the three-legged chimp didn't get this role." Teamed with Kutcher are the breasts of Amy Smart, whose career has gone downhill since she showed them to us in "Road Trip" and then opened her mouth (and that's the last jug joke in the article, I promise). If that stellar starting lineup didn't give you a migraine, try this on for size: the plot (for this "dra­ matic" film) is straight out of Abraham Simpson's mouth on his son's wedding day when he cautions, "If you ever travel back in time, don't step on anything because even the tiniest change can alter the future in ways you can't imagine." (And yes, I know, the "Simpsons" stole that from Ray Bradbury, and I know they steal everything from everywhere, but it's funny, so back off, jerk). So Ashton goes floating around being dumb and ruining the present day for humanity (O.K., maybe this role isn't such a stretch) and apparently he and Smart make the most uncomfortable love ever at the end of the film. I'm not really sure, I passed out after about thirty minutes. After I recovered from my stupidity coma I was able to catch a few other familiar faces, including a tremendous cameo from one of my all-time favorite. But instead of talking about that, let me explain, an important principle of actresses I may have glossed over in the past. There are certain stars, women, who we could say are "destined for Skin-imax." When Tara Reid's career collapses (and this is no more than six months away), there's no way she's turning down millions to star in one of those Cinemax soft-core pornos and there are dozens more like her (Amanda Peet, Jamie Pressley, Shannon Elizabeth, you get the point). But there are not many men who fit this profile. Men aren't attractive enough for soft-core porn, for some reason no men just strike me as "porno material" except for one, the honorable Eric Stoltz (he even has a-porn star name). . Watch Eric act for thirty seconds and there is no earthly way the first thing that pops into your head is anything other than "That guy could do porno." I can't put my finger on it exactly, but whatever it is that separates actors from porn stars he doesn't have, and for that, I applaud him and look forward to his future roles as police officer, wealthy executive, scientist, or pizza delivery boy. Problem is, he won't have any Tobi Kahn, whose art is on display right now in the Brauer Museum of Art, gives a lecture about his art in Mueller Hall as part of the arms after going to the premiere of "The Butterfly Effect." Christ College Symposium series. page 14, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 23, 2004 the radio still sucks : Source 95 Top 30 January 17-23

Artist/Title 1. Lucky Boys Confusion: "Commitment" 2. Offspring: "Splinter" 3. Something Corporate: "North" 4. Lostprophets: "Start Something" The Source 95.1 selects 5. Ryan Adams: "Rock N Roll" 6. Catch 22: "Dinosaur Sounds" weekly the DJ to be featured 7. Shins: "Chutes Too Narrow" in the DJ Spotlight. 8. First Class: "Somewhere in the Grey" 9. Campfire Girls: "Tell Them Hi" 10. The Strokes: "Room on Fire" Andrew Bangert 11. Finger 11: "Finger 11" A&E EDITOR 12. Death Cab for Cutie: "Transatlanticism " 13. Twittering Art: "Breakfast by the Dunes" Jeremy Bronn's excitement for the music he plays on his radio show is almost contagious. Listening 14. Zebrahead: "MFZB" to him talk about the music he loves, it's easy to see how much he enjoys DJ-ing his show, "The Radio 15. Coheed and Cambria: "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Still Sucks," 2-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Earth: 3" Although he acknowledges the irony inherent in the show's title, Bronn's musical philosophy makes 16. Starting Line: "The Make Yourself at Home EP" the title fit surprisingly well. 17. Negatones: "Snacktronica" "I don't listen to much mainstream radio, it just doesn't work for me," Bronn said. "The music I play 18. Brice: "What Happens at Space Camp Stays at Space you can't hear on mainstream radio." Camp" Indeed, the music to be heard during Bronn's show is a showcase of sorts for genres of music that* 19. Buckra: "So Many Weapons" most consider "underground." A mix of punk, ska and hardcore music, Bronn claims that he's the only 20. Cordalene: "Blue" DJ playing "actual ska." A great variety of artists and bands find their way onto the airwaves, but main­ 21. Placebo Effect: "Placebo Effect" stays of the show include NOFX, RX Bandits and Avenge Sevenfold. 22. Ben Arthur: "Edible Darling" One of the aspects Bronn enjoys most about his show is spreading the "gospel," as it were, of the 23. Duvall: "Volume and Density" underground music he enjoys so much. 24. EE: "Ramadan" "Punk and ska are definitely underappreciated," Bronn says. "I love converting people." 25. AFI: "Live at the Hard Rock Cafe" Bronn, who plays the trombone, was "blown away" when he first heard ska, a genre known for its 26. Autopilot Off: "Autopilot Off use of horns. It was that love for the music that inspired him to amass a collection of around 400 CD's, 27. Loretta: "The Translation" which he utilizes to keep the music on his show fresh. 28. Bayside: "Sirens and Condolences" "I pretty much have anything," he said. He plays a regular rotation of songs, usually one from each 29. Emergency: "How Can You Move?" genre, so listeners are assured of hearing something good shortly after something they might not like. And 30. Ima Robot: "Alive" his extensive collection allows him to feature a large number of artists. "I challenge people to request something I don't have." The WVUR Top 30 is a compilation of the most-played Although the kinds of music he plays might not be played on mainstream radio stations, for those albums based on rotation play at 95.1 WVUR this past looking to branch out in their musical tastes, Bronn's show might be the answer. Bronn wants you to week. Compilation courtesy of Eleni Kametas. accept "The Radio Still Sucks," and then turn to The Source to see if still does. Indie films showcased at Sundance Film Festiva

David Germain movies screen and other events take place, said Gilmore. more eclectic as the festival expanded its world-cinema AP MOVIE WRITER Many festival films will continue to screen in Salt Lake slate and added an international documentary program. City. Distributor ThinkFilm is showcasing "Bright Park City, Utah (AP) - Opening night will mark The surfing angle of "Riding Giants" nicely com­ Young Things," a British movie the company had not some firsts for the Sundance Film Festival, the nation's plements the sensibilities of Park City's ski industry and considered a likely Sundance flick after picking it up at top showcase for independent movies. the many film fans who take time out to hit the slopes last fall's Toronto International Film Festival. The direct­ For the first time, the curtain rises Thursday with during the festival, Gilmore said. ing debut of actor Stephen Fry, "Bright Young Things" the premiere film screening in the festival's hometown, "Riding Giants" is directed by Stacy Peralta, who is based on an Evelyn Waugh novel about hedonistic the ski resort of Park City, rather than in nearby Salt made "Dogtown and Z-Boys," a skateboarding docu­ Brits living the high life just before World War II. Lake City, where the opening-night movie has tradition­ mentary that was a Sundance hit in 2001. '"Bright Young Things' is so champagne, whereas ally played. "For the Park City crowd, this is the ideal way to Sundance is so beer," said Mark Urman, ThinkFilm head For the first time, this year's opening flick is a doc­ open the festival," Gilmore said. "That surf culture is of distribution. "We didn't feel it was the sort of film that umentary, the surfing chronicle "Riding Giants," instead something I felt really spoke to the Park City communi­ might get attention at Sundance. It isn't about new, of a fictional film. ty. It's a movie that epitomizes what independent film is young, edgy American things. And for the first time, the 11-day festival will fea­ all about. Surfers riding these big waves, taking risks "Having said that, it is a world-class, ultra-presti­ ture a film starring its top man, Robert Redford, who without the hope of real rewards, the same as independ­ gious film festival that's captured the imagination of the plays a kidnapped businessman in "The Clearing,"which ent film is all about risk-taking without hope of real world, so what better to place to showcase it?" also features Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe. Redford's rewards. Metaphorically, Sundance Institute oversees the festival. it's perfect." Redford had been reluctant to have "The Clearing" With hits and at Sundance, worrying it might present a conflict of inter­ acclaimed films such as est, said Geoffrey Gilmore, Sundance festival director. "In the Bedroom," "The TA It * Xpress "What he did with 'The Clearing' was act in a Brothers McMullen," mm mW^WkmWwm MTm m small, low-budget film for the first time in many years," "Clerks" and "The Blair VU Student Special! Gilmore said. "I got a chance to see it, thought it was Witch Project" coming out It's Your Money - absolutely right for Sundance, then had to convince him of past Sundance festivals, Get More Back! it was something good for the film, good for him and the event has grown into a $ 10 Off good for the festival." hybrid for indie filmmak­ Check our prices! Must tiring vour VU Student ID Other prominent offerings among Sundance's 137 ers, celebrity watchers and feature films are Julianne Moore and Matthew Hollywood dealmakers. See us for Skilled, 1608 Lincolnway Broderick's "Marie and Bruce," a tale of a disintegrating Small distributors Affordable Tax Next to Jimmy Johns relationship; "The Butterfly Effect," with Ashton and boutique subsidiaries Preparation Kutcher as a man who learns he can undo the past; "Iron for major studios show­ (219)476-0908 Jawed Angels," starring Hilary Swank and Frances case upcoming films, trot­ No Appointment O'Connor as leaders of the women's suffrage movement ting out stars for inter­ Refund in 12/24 hours in 1912; DMX and David Arquette's "Never Die Alone," views and question-and- with Refund Necessary about a drug dealer's return to his home turf; "The answer sessions with audi­ Anticipation Loan Drop off service Woodsman," with Kevin Bacon as a child molester try­ ences. ing to rebuild his life after prison; and the Martin Luther While Sundance's available King, Jr. documentary "Citizen King." focus remains on Not valid with any other offfer. Ends April 15, 2004 The opening-night film was moved to Park City American independent because it's the festival headquarters, where most of the film, the lineup has grown January 23, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, page 15

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P Michael Jackson and his problems with the Police said Garfunkel was riding alone when ation said it expects to discover through tradition­ law. His mug shot has been scaring people worldwide. But has any­ a state trooper stopped the limo around 12:20 p.m. al subpoenas that these defendants live across the one heard that his sister Janet is set to have another album out in Saturday in Hurley, 55 miles southwest of Albany. United States. March? Not everyone in the music industry is an alleged child The trooper smelled marijuana after approaching molester or sex offender. There's plenty of actual news in the music the vehicle. London (AP) - "Cold Mountain" and "The Lord industry. State police Capt. Louis Barbaria Jr. said the of the Rings: The Return of the King" led the With that, let's get to the good stuff. Bono, best known as lead trooper didn't realize who he arrested until later, nominations Monday from the British Academy of singer for U2, was recently honored by the widow of Rev. Martin although -Garfunkel told him he is a celebrity. Film and Television Arts, with 13 and 12 nomina­ Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta. Coretta Scott King presented one of the Barbaria didn't know why Garfunkel was in Ulster tions respectively. King Center's greatest awards to the Irish musician, for his strong County. Both movies will compete for best picture actions to promote AIDS awareness and the crisis and debt of Third Garfunkel was scheduled to appear in court against Tim Burton's whimsical "Big Fish," Peter World countries. Bono had always been inspired and motivated by on Jan. 28 on the charge, or he could respond by Weir's seafaring saga "Master and Commander: the work of the influential civil rights leader, so much so that in 1984 mail or have a lawyer appear for him. The Far Side of the World" and Sofia Coppola's the Nobel Peace Prize nominee wrote the hit song "Pride (In the He faces a $100 fine, unless he has had a "Lost in Translation," the young director's second Name of Love)" as a sort of tribute. conviction within the past three years. Police did film. Canadian rock band Nickelback left this week for another leg not say whether he has. Anthony Minghella, who also wrote the of their firework spectacular. Oh yeah, "firework spectacular" is Garfunkel completed a U.S. concert tour screenplay for "Cold Mountain," and Peter actually code for "concert promoting their new album 'The Long with Paul Simon last fall, their first in 20 years. Jackson ("Lord of the Rings") rounded out the Road.'" This is not any ordinary concert. The band spends about Simon and Garfunkel, who have been inducted best director category. $120,000 each week on fireworks alone for what they dub the "Pyro into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, produced a The B AFTA winners will be announced Feb. Shows." Too bad they're only touring Canada, as their productions string of hits in the 1960s, including "The Sounds 15, two weeks before the Oscars. have been compared to the likes of The Stones. of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," "Old Friends" and Sean Penn was nominated twice for best There is a new guitarist for popular rock band Evanescence. "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)," actor, for "Mystic River" and "21 Grams." Also Former lead guitarist Ben Moody left the group in the middle of before breaking up. nominated was Penn's co-star in "21 Grams," their European tour in October for unexplained reasons, and moved Benicio del Toro; Jude Law ("Cold Mountain"); on to be a co-songwriter on Avril Lavigne's new album. Terry Washington (AP) - On Wednesday the recording Bill Murray ("Lost in Translation") and Johnny Balsamo, former guitarist for Cold, has taken Moody's place with industry sued 532 computer users it said were ille­ Depp ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Evanescence. gally distributing songs over the Internet, the first Black Pearl"). Pop sensation Justin Timberlake is set not only to come out lawsuits since a federal appeals court blocked the Depp's BAFTA citation follows nominations with his own autobiography, but also host a television special about use of special copyright subpoenas to identify in the same category at this year's Screen Actors Motown. Co-hosting the event that is set to air on ABC in May will- those being targeted. Guild and Golden Globes. Positive attention for be Lionel Richie. Musical legends young and old are said to be The action represents the largest number of the kind of comic performance often overlooked gracing the stage, though it is uncertain exactly who as of now. lawsuits filed at one time since the Recording at awards season augurs well for Depp's chances And finally, American Idol is back. The television and record­ Industry Association of America, the trade group when the Oscar nominations come out Jan. 27. ing industry smash-hit is on for its third season, and the talent pool for the largest music labels, launched its contro­ The best actress nominees were Anne Reid just keeps getting bigger. That doesn't mean better, but these first versial legal campaign last summer to cripple ("The Mother"); Naomi Watts ("21 Grams"); Uma few episodes on FOX are guaranteed to be some of the most humor­ Internet music piracy. Thurman ("Kill Bill Vol. 1"); and a double nomi­ ous, in both talent and critiques. Citing Internet addresses, music lawyers nation for Scarlett Johansson for "Lost In filed the newest cases against "John Doe" defen­ Translation" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring." dants and expect to work through the courts to "Girl," English director Peter Webber's film Working to mate America learn their names and where they live. version of the Tracy Chevalier best seller, had a The recording association said each person surprisingly strong showing. The film was nomi­ was illegally distributing an average of more than nated in 10 categories, with Judy Parfitt an unex­ 800 songs online. Each defendant faces potential pected supporting actress nominee and Eduardo "civil penalties or settlements that could cost thou­ Serra cited for his extraordinary camerawork, sands of dollars. which pays homage to the film's subject, the The resumed legal campaign was intended to Dutch artist Vermeer. discourage music fans emboldened by last The BAFTA awards are an important precur­ month's U.S. appeals decision, which dramatical­ sor to the Oscars. The Oscar nominations will be ly increased the cost and effort to track computer announced Tuesday. Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida!

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Presented by Mark R. feel like you're sitting on top of the really want to get through to someone. Sunday Schurr, University of Notre Dame. world. Enjoy it! You don't have to give Without such a willingness to show Worship Union Great Hall, 8 p.m. up anything just because things are your own vulnerability, no one else will Chapel, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m finally going your way for a change. feel that they can trust you. The Torch, January 23, 2004, page 17. PORT Intramurals declare winners Katie Nemec from different fraternities," TORCH WRITER remarked Bachman. "It took five consecutive wins to win the Taking the ping-pong tournament." scene in Forrest Gump or bil­ Enthusiasm is not some­ liards tournaments on ESPN as thing you would normally see examples, crowds watching from spectators of the three clas­ recreational games are silent and sic leisure activities, but Friday you can see the pressure mount­ was an exception. People gath­ ing on the competitors. That was ered around competitors, leaving not the case at Friday's intramu­ them barely any room, cheering ral recreational games tourna­ individual names as well as for ment at the Union Round Table. teams. Activities of the day Megan Jesperson, a included eight-ball pool, ping- Gamma Phi Beta freshman who pong and foosball. The tourna­ took both the ping-pong and ment was single elimination foosball women's champi­ with an exceptional turnout of onships, said, "I was just looking participants. Along with the par­ for an opportunity to meet peo­ ticipants were many enthusiastic ple and have some fun." LEAH BUNK supporters, from fraternity A member of the women's swim team comes up for air as she practices the freestyle in the ARC pool. The Crusader She jokingly added, "Little men and women will be in action tomorrow at 1 p.m. when they host Eastern Illinois. brothers and sorority sisters to did I know that it was going to wing neighbors. become one of the most glorious Struggling VU swim teams each defeat Butler to salvage dual meet records Sigma Phi Epsilon sopho­ days of my life." Ron Castor breaststroke at 2:15.39. ry 113-74 by Smith, who was a more Jeff Bachman defeated fel­ Other champions of the low Sig Ep junior Brian Keller day were as follows: Sig Ep sen­ TORCH WRITER Other notables were fresh­ winner in the 100m backstroke man Colin Simpson, who came and the 50m freestyle with times in the final. ior Sam Miller for ping-pong, Two out of three may not in third place in the 500m of 54.62 and 22.20 respectively. "The three rounds before Gamma Phi Beta senior Beth be bad, but it certainly wasn't a freestyle with a time of 5:14.93, The women also fared well that were the most stressful Galik for pool, and Sig Ep senior good thing as the Valparaiso and freshman Travers Smith against Butler, dismantling them because [my opponents] were Tony Paske for foosball. University men's and women's who came in second in the 200m 130-70. February Frenzy in motion swim teams dropped two out of backstroke at 2:01.42. "I think we did very well three meets over the weekend. On the women's side of and the relays to me were very The teams are tuning up for the things, they didn't fare as well exciting and hard fought," said stretch run to the end of the sea­ against Ball St., losing 139-80. Nelson. son but stumbled on their way, Freshman Allison Clark had a They were again led by losing to Ball State and St. pretty good showing in the meet, Clark who swam a time of Louis. Sandwiched in the middle finishing first and second in the 1:11.72 in the 100m breast- of the losses was a win against 200m breaststroke at 2:35.54 stroke. Other notables were Butler for both the men andtthe and 1000m freestyle at 11:14.7S sophomore Leah Schneider, who women. respectively. had a time of 56.28 in the 100m At the Ball State meet, the Other notable swimmers free, and in the same event, men fell a little short, losing were sophomore Britt Nelson freshman Amanda Gregory who 121-93. With Ball State being and sophomore Shannon had a time of 25.75. one of the better teams in the McDonald. The team now is« looking country, the team came away The Crusaders fared a little ahead to a Jan. 24 meet against from the meet with their heads better against St. Louis, but both Eastern Illinois, a team that both held high. A couple of bright teams still lost. However, both the men and women lost to at the KAHT NORTH spots for the Crusader men were triumphed over Butler. Eastern Illinois Invitational on Sophomore Brandan Shreve and freshman Zach Keller roam up the court freshman Dave Peterson, who "Even though we won, Oct. 31-Nov.l. during an intramural basketball game earlier this week. The intramural won the 200-meter individual Butler gave us a run for our "I feel we'll be fine," said tournaments have officially begun and will culminate with the men's and medley with a time of 2:01.81 money," said Smith. Smith. "We know what to expect women's championship games in February. and came in second in the 200m The men were led to victo­ out of them and are better now." Southern Utah and Oakland await men's hoops team Dave Nackovic Intramural Hoops TORCH WRITER Those shedding tears Scoreboard because they have yet to see the brown and gold in action this season will get two more oppor­ All scores from basketball games 1/19-1/21 tunities when Southern Utah and *Scores reported weekly by Recreational Sports Oepartment Oakland come into town next 1/19104 last day of North Stars 29 Big Ned's Circus 29 week. intramural regular Phi Psi 136 T-Crazy 40 season The regionally televised Disbarred 54 Perfect Game 24 Southern Utah game, which tips Sig Ep II 29 Nuggelippers 13 Disbarred 35 off at 3 p.m. tomorrow, could Berg Brawlers 16 prove to be a close game given Legit Ballerz 54 Deportivo 23 the stats. Both teams have fairly Deportivo Inter. 23 Playmakers 36 Phi Psi II 34 close per-game averages, despite Rough Ryders 47 the fact that VU betters the JENN KLEIN 1120104 intramural Sigma Dan 22 Thunderbirds in every offensive The men's basketball team huddles around head coach Homer Drew during a Buffalouie's 79 tournament begins Sig Tau 33 category except field goal per­ the pregame warm up before the tip-off versus Centenary last night. Sigma Chi II 29 Phi Psi HI 28 J/21/04 intramural centage and three-point field six of their first seven Mid-Con sophomore forward Dan Despardos 21 1 Chiefs 101 tournament second goal percentage. The difference- contests despite a pre-season Oppland. "We look over the Theta Chi 23 day of competition maker will occur above the rim nod as the team to beat. losses and see what we need to Disbarred (Ninja) 31 where the Crusaders are averag­ VU needs to cut back on work on so we can learn for our Sirens 20 Caucasian Invasion 1.5 42 Nuggelippers 28 ing nearly eight more rebounds the fouls and turnovers that have mistakes." Lady Lemurs 19 Theta Chi 30 per game more than SUU. plagued them this year. The A pair of wins will give the Wink's Floor 43 On Thursday, VU faces off Crusaders are second in the con­ Crusaders some major momen­ Dirtbags 33 No Compensation Dirtbags 82 once again against Oakland ference in turnovers, averaging tum as conference play goes on. Foot Clan 30 43 Playmakers 32 University, whom the Crusaders 17.1 per ball game. This will In fact, despite some struggles Buffalouie's 79 The Foot Clan 27 Berg Brawlers 31 beat 79-76 in both team's first help limit the Grizzlies abilities early on this season, including Sigma Chi II 29 Sig Ep II 38 Sigma Chi II 40 conference game of the. year to mount any serious momentum four losses that were decided by three and a half weeks ago. down the stretch. a mere basket or two, VU has Below the Rim 29 Real Playaz 31 Desperados 36 Oakland has been a surprise dis­ "We need to look back so remained a hot contender in the Chiefs 39 Lank 2 South 37 A-Team 43 appointment this year, dropping we can learn and move on," said Mid-Con title chase. page 18, The Torch •PORTI January 23, 2004 Clearing Home run Crusaders prepare to slug it out with SUU and Centenary at Athletics-Recreation Center Andrew Stem TORCH WRITER

Ask any basketball coach around, and he or she will tell you that to be suc­ cessful, a team needs to win its home games. The women's basketball team can stay in the middle of- the Mid-Continent Conference race with two wins in impor­ JENN KLEIN tant home games this week. Betsy Rietema drives the lane against IUPUI. "When we play at home, we want terms of trying to shut them down," to really try to be dominant on our home Bruce said. court," Associate Head Coach Steve Mid-Con newcomer Centenary, a Bruce said. team the Crusaders have never faced- The Crusaders open a three-game before, will invade the Athletics- home stand on Saturday when they host Recreation Center Monday night. Southern Utah. The Thunderbirds enter The Ladies have struggled in their the contest a half-game behind VU in the first season in the Mid-Con. Entering Mid-Con standings. The Crusaders are 4- play this weekend, Centenary is 3-13 2 and Southern Utah is 3-2. overall and 1-4 in conference play. The game will be a match-up of In their five Mid-Con games, offense versus defense. The Centenary has scored only 59 points per LEAH BUNK Thunderbirds are averaging a Mid-Con game while allowing 68.8. The Ladies' Martha Josephson clears the high jump bar during a practice with the women's field team at the best 70.8 points per conference game, negative 9.8 scoring differential is third Athletics-Recreation Center. The Crusaders will be in action tomorrow at the Chicago Invite. while the Crusaders have allowed just worst in the conference. Centenary ranks 58.3 points per game in their six Mid- last in the conference in field goal and Con contests. The Thunderbirds also lead three-point field goal shooting, but they ...the record books the conference in free throw percentage, do pull down almost four more rebounds assists, steals and turnover margin. per game than VU. Track teams break two records at Carthage meet Individually, Southern Utah has The offense is led by Alexis two top ten scorers in Casey Cooke and Pettway, who ranks second in the Mid- Braden Radtke fourth in the pole vault, clearing a height Lacey Yates, who rank eighth and tenth Con in scoring with an average of 14.6 TORCH WRITER of ll-foot-6 1/4. respectively. Yates also ranks sixth in the points per game and fifth in rebounding On the women's side, the Crusaders Mid-Con in rebounding while Cooke is with 8.5 boards per game. Centenary also Chaos struck in the Carthage finished fifth out of seven teams with 84 second in assists and first in steals. boasts one of the best three-point shoot­ Invitational when the visiting Crusaders points, falling just short of Wisc- "They've always been a good ers in the conference with Louise Smyth, broke two new school records in the Milwaukee, who scored 87 points. offensive team, and I've always been who has connected on 42.3 percent of her men's weight throw and 4x200-meter Marquette was the victor once again with concerned whenever we play them in attempts this season. relay. But, the brown and gold did not 116.5 points. reach gold as the Valparaiso University In the 800m run, junior Rachel men's track team finished third and the Nelson led the way, finishing second for women's team finished fifth. the brown and gold with a time of The men's squad earned 88 points 2:21.40. Senior Amy Mikel finished on the day, falling just behind Marquette close behind in sixth with a time of with 121 points and DePaul with 94.5 2:27.50. points. In the mile run, the Crusaders had Freshman Brian Bell broke senior three consecutive finishers. Senior Matt Larson's 2003 record in the weight Elizabeth Kinneer led the pack, finishing throw with a toss of 48-foot-1 3/4 earn­ sixth with a time of 5:21.45, as senior ing him fourth place in the event. Larson Elizabeth Whiting and freshman finished ninth in the event. Danielle Nunnelly finished seventh and "Our hurdlers and throwers really eighth respectively. set the tone," said Head Coach Tyler "Elizabeth Kinnear looked pretty Wingard. "We took six of the twelve comfortable in the mile, showing her spots in the finals." confidence is getting back to where it The 4x200m relay team surpassed was before her string of injuries in the the school record by 1.44 seconds. But last couple years," said Wingard. not only did the team tarnish the school Whiting also finished fifth in the record, it also set a meet record, surpass­ 3,000m with a time of 10:33.17. Amanda ing Marquette's 2002 record by .21 sec­ Lee finished right behind in sixth place onds. The swift quartet of seniors with a time of 10:35.59. Ready to put your fishes' health into high Raphael Awoseyin, Joe Dwyer, Elliot Maggie Zellner was the top finisher gear? Packed with ail the nutrients your fish Powell and junior Jeff Moscinski fin­ for VU in the 200m and 400m. She fin­ ished first in the meet with a time of ished 6th in the 400m with a time 1:01.45 need for a healthy diet, TetraMin® will improve 1:32.01. and 8th in the 200m with a time of 27.82 their energy, color and longevity. We don't call "Dwyer, Powell and Awoseyin seconds. showed that we should have a strong On the field, sophomore Amanda it The. Rich Mix for nothing. presence in the sprints this year, too," Meyer cleared 10-foot-0 in the pole vault said Wingard. "Between them, they finishing second, as freshman Emilie Product description scored 36 team points in the 55m, 200m Marsicek finished third with a clear of 8- Price goes here and 4x200m relay." foot-6. goes here Powell also recorded a victory in Junior Holly Hagen placed in both the 55m with a winning time of 6.64 sec­ the weight throw and the shot put, finish­ onds. Dwyer finished close behind in ing second in the weight throw with a third with a time of 6.77 seconds. toss of 46-foot-7 1/2 and an eighth place Along with these pair of victories, toss in the shot put of 38-foot-3 1/4. Only at Pet Haven Pet Shop Awoseyin also scored another win in the "We clearly had a good start to the Buy up to 2.2 oz. 200m with a time of 23.18 seconds. new year," said Wingard. "We still have In the 800m, sophomore Matthew much work to do and that is exciting con­ of any TetraMin Wheeler finished less than a second sidering we are already performing well. Flake product, behind the victor with a time of 2:00.06, Individually, we are looking to continue good for second place. our technical development and compete 19 W US Hwy 6 Sophomore Sean Barfield recorded with confidence." (just 3/4 mile west of IN 49 Bypass) I Valparaiso, IN 46383 a third place finish in the 55m hurdles Both teams will travel to the 219-464-4634 Only 10 minutes from campus! with a personal best of 8.08. On the field, Chicago this Saturday to participate in - Offer expires 2/14/04 sophomore Brandon Shreve finished the Chicago Invitational. January 23, 2004 •PORTS The Torch, page 19

"We wanted to keep a dou­ "There have been a lot of people ble digit lead because they are ^kCnrrfJI A L| that have mentored me, including Dick so explosive and so quick that r • •^••"•^^ Bennett, head coach at Washington State they can come back in a hurry," CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 University, and Mike Heideman, said Drew. "I was proud of how his assistant who was an assistant for we responded when it got close the VU men's team last year and was also the head coach the towards the end." University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Also, Dan Peters, part of the The team used much the [men's] coaching staff at the University of Cincinnati, Paul Patterson, same strategy last Saturday in a [men's head coach] at Taylor University, and the latest person is meeting with Western Illinois Harry Perretta, [women's head coach] at Villanova University. Their University. VU jumped out to philosophies are similar to mine." an early lead with back to back three pointers from junior guard Q: Your associate head coach, Steve Bruce, and your assis­ Ali Berdiel and never looked tant coach, Caroline McCombs, have been with you for five years. back, defeating the How have they affected you? Leathernecks 73-57. "Both Steve's and Caroline's stability has helped raise our level "We're very pleased with of coaching. They have certainly raised the bar on what we expect how we played in the first half," from our team. They are invaluable; we would not be where we are said Drew. "We really estab­ without these people and their commitment." lished ourselves and shot the ball well to get ahead." Q: What is your most memorable win or winning season? Leading the charge was "I have had several memorable moments. My first year as head Jimmie Miles with a breakout coach, I was 19, and our team won the championship in the National game, scoring a career-high 17 Christian College Athletics Association. We started out at 6-7 and points in as many minutes. ended up 24-9 at Huntington College. Being 19 probably makes it my Miles and Berdiel, who had 12 most unique characteristic. My second experience was when the St. points and seven assists, both Joseph's team made it to the final eight of the NCAA Division II tour­ had strong shooting games, nament. We finished 20-3 that season. They had never had a winning combining to go 5-of-8 from the season at St. Joseph's. Two years ago, we made it to the final eight of three point line. Berdiel's father, the National Invitation Tournament, winning two games in the post JENN KLEIN Miguel, who is from Puerto season. And last year, we made it to the NCAA tournament." Dan Oppland powers toward the basket during last night's 77-66 victory. Rico, was even in the crowd to Sylla was also assigned take in the game. Q: Since you have had experiences in other conferences, how the rather cumbersome task of "My dad has always been is coaching in the Mid-Con different from coaching in other con­ • LIGHTS shadowing Wisniewski on my coach and was always fixing ferences? defense. And what did the fresh­ my shot," said Berdiel. "So "There is a big change because of the quality of women's bas­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 man think after this first hopefully he will be happy with ketball. Of all the sports they sponsor, women's basketball is the most of action. matchup? tonight." competitive. The programs have really put a big emphasis on "It feels really good to "Oh my goodness, he is so Added Berdiel, "I'm very women's basketball and the quality of coaches and teams. Six out of contribute," said Harris. "I just quick," said Sylla. "He can confident with my shot right the nine teams in the conference have winning records. It's a very try to go out there and play with shake loose and even hit [a shot] now, and if I'm open, I will competitive league for a mid-major conference." energy and give a spark to my with a hand in his face. He's shoot it." teammates." very hard to contain, but I'll try Oppland added 11 points Q: Is there something about VU that keeps you coming That spark was needed to harder next time." and four rebounds, while Sylla back, even after 10 years? bounce back from a late Gents The Crusaders have now found himself in double figures "There's a strong personal tie with the philosophy of this insti­ second half rally. VU led 58-44 won three in a row after losing yet again while scoring 10 tution. My coaching style fits with the type of student that we'll get with 9:17 remaining, before two tough conference games on points to aid the victory, which at VU and the value of the Christian emphasis. There's a real strong Wisniewski dropped in three tri- the road to UMKC and Oral saw the brown and gold lead by personal feeling that is part of why I coach, and a significant part of fectas in 90 seconds to cut the Roberts. The squad has exhibit­ as much as 21. that is being able to impact young people." lead to 62-55. ed increased poise and maturity "This team's first goal was A layup by Wisniewski on as of late, and the results are improvement, and we've shown Q: With your experience as a men's and women's coach, is the Gents' next possession starting to show. that," said Drew. "Now the there something that you would change about the way people per­ pared the Crusaders' lead down "Early in the year we were focus is consistency." ceive women's basketball? to just five points with 6:36 always coming up short in those With the two wins, the "It's frustrating. At St. Joseph's, we were filling [the arena] remaining. After trading baskets close games," said Oppland. Crusaders moved to 7-9 overall, every night with 1,000 to 1,500 [people]. People from the communi­ back and forth, it was Sylla who "But right now we have confi­ and 4-3 in the conference. VU ty and the student body bought into it. They watched our team play put the Crusaders over the top in dence and the will to win, so we looks to improve upon that and we developed some loyal fans. It's the magnetism of the players, the final minutes by hitting two are getting it done." record as they take on Southern their love, their hustle, the way they do things. It's a joy to watch the jumpers and a free throw to seal Drew concurred with the Utah tomorrow at the ARC with teams play because they represent why we have intercollegiate ath­ Centenary's fate. sophomore forward. the tip scheduled for 3 p.m. letics."

[Hammel] or Jamie [Gutowski] under a minute left, but the Q: Is there one person that has been with you, or guiding open." Crusaders hit 5-of-6 from the you, to where you are now as a coach? •RECORD Freeman would not have charity stripe in the last 40 sec­ "I talk to Paul Patterson three to four times a week. He has been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 been in the position to break the onds to seal the game. my spiritual mentor and the person I look to when I have an issue in record on Monday if the team "We've really been more my life. He's honest. The way I see it, we all need 'feel good' people up the court a lot, and the had not pulled off a stunning ready to play these last couple in our lives, but it's real important to have really grounded people defense really can't double victory in a back-and-forth of games," Rietema said. "After who will tell you what you need to hear and he is that person." down and leave Suzie game against Western Illinois the last two losses, we really on Saturday afternoon. The 60- just needed to get back into the Q: If you could use one word to describe the way that you o o o 56 VU victory marked the first way we know how to play." coach, what would it be? time the Westerwinds had lost a The Westerwinds' Zane "Intense. I have done this. I don't know a lifestyle outside of conference game this year, Teilane led all scorers with 19 coaching. There's not a moment when I am not thinking about coach­ helped along by a 7-0 brown points, and Gutowski led the ing or the team. There are not many days where I haven't thought and gold run late in the game. brown and gold with 15, shoot­ about how to make the program better. Few people understand that Opening Hours The teams changed leads ing a perfect 3-of-3 from long kind of lifestyle." HeH~Fri 1:30 pm range. Junior Jenna Stangler Sat'Sun IS pm multiple times through the first Hates half, but through 20 minutes was the other Crusader in dou­ Q: What kinds of things 0 All Aauss Welcome 6 11-6 pm SSitvmr nothing was settled, and the ble digits, adding 12 points. would you like to see happen by 6pm-close $7/h»ur teams were locked in a 22-22 The Crusaders and the the end of the season both for »pm-closfe S8/h»ur tie. A three pointer with under winningest coach in Mid-Con yourself and the team? Special Beais I Hours tor wniy $*,«• eight minutes left gave WIU its history pit their new two-game "Every year, our goal is to Special 8««<> from ep««: tit 6:36 pm PLAY t« H0UKS • SET t H®»R FREE biggest lead of the second half winning streak against Southern reach our potential. It's hard to say W>l*.F«t.517Jj> at 44-38. Utah when the Thunderbirds what it is. We have had more Mext *» Pertaae High School; ttSie «S Hwy 6 Hammel hit back-to-back visit the Athletics Recreation injuries this year than I have had in three pointers to tie the game. Center tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. my With three minutes left in the "Southern Utah is proba­ entire 10 years at VU. They have game, the teams were tied once bly the best motion team in our created obstacles and challenges With this coupon receive again, this time at 50, but a five league, which makes it very dif­ for us. But we have to keep the $2.00 off point run by senior Kathryn ficult for us to come in and try team together and handle the chal­ your Poo! Time when Knoester put VU ahead for to defend against them," lenges before us, [while] we look you rent a table at TJ's good. A Jessica Cook layup Freeman said. "It will be a big to meet what we are capable of BETH ADAMS made it a one point game with challenge for us." doing." Keith Freeman patrols the sidelines. J*™""1T

rvs Jam 23 ONE FOR FREEMAN Three-point barrage against IUPUI puts Freeman in record books Dave Tomke TORCH WRITER Questions It took an effort from players of all ages to make Valparaiso women's with Keith Freeman basketball head coach Keith Freeman Laura Medina the winningest coach in Mid-Continent TORCH WRITER Conference history. The team saw dou­ Head coach at 19. ble digit efforts from a player in each Many of the students at Valparaiso class on Monday evening as the University do not even begin to think about real Crusaders dominated the Indiana careers until they are at least on the verge of University Purdue University graduation, but for women's basketball coach Indianapolis Jaguars, 75-52. Keith Freeman, the opportunity for him to suc­ The victory, which was the ceed presented itself at an early age. With a Crusaders' second over IUPUI this record of 164-114 as head coach at VU, year, pushed Freeman ahead of former Freeman has excelled at his profession and con­ Youngstown State coach Ed tinues to surpass expectations. Currently, DiGregorio, who held the previous Freeman recently surpassed former Youngstown record with 163 wins. State coach Ed DiGregorio for the most victo­ "When you're at a place for a ries in Mid-Continent Conference history. while, this is what happens," Freeman said modestly. "When you look at Q: With your 75-52 win against Indiana some of the bigger conferences, the University Purdue University Indianapolis number of wins are a lot bigger than on Monday, you became the winningest they are here." coach in the history of the Mid-Con with 164 Senior Suzie Hammel, junior wins over the last 10 seasons. How do you feel Katie Boone and sophomore Jamie about this accomplishment? Gutowski started off the game on a "It's nice when you're able to be at a place high note as the trio scored VU's first long enough to gradually be able to maintain 21 points. In the first half, Gutowski hit good players. In this program, we have been for­ three from beyond the arc, while tunate to have different players contribute to the Hammel hit two of her own and Boone program over a long period of time." added another. The hot shooting of the three from downtown led to a 27-17 Q: You have been coaching for 20 years Crusader lead at halftime. JENN KLEIN now. Where did you coach before coming to The three started the second half Kathryn Knoester drives inside the arc during a home game against IUPUI earlier this year, VU 10 years ago? right where they left off, except this VU swept IUPUI this season, notching win 164 for Coach Keith Freeman Monday. "I coached the women's team for two time they were joined by freshman back home to play games, and it's "We've always been a team that years at Huntington College [in Huntington, Betsy Rietema. Hammel hit a three always easier to play at home than it is spread out the scoring," Freeman said. Ind.]. Then I coached the men's team there for early in the half and followed it with on the road." "Our ability to make shots is a function four years. I also spent four years at St. Joseph's two free throws to make it 35-22. Only Hammel led all scorers with 22 of our ability to make passes. Good College in Rensselaer, Ind." seven other points during the remain­ points, hitting 4-of-7 from three point passing makes good shooting, and der of the half would come from a land. Gutowski had three long balls great passing makes great shooting." Q: How is coaching men different from player other than Hammel, Boone, and a total of 15 points, while Boone Said Rietema, "It definitely helps coaching women? Gutowski or Rietema, and the game shot 75 percent from beyond the arc to when you have so many contributors "There are a variety of differences. The finished 75-52. end with 13 points, seven assists and on offense, because the other team ability to sell the concept of 'team' is easier with "It's really nice to have some six boards. Rietema added 13 points, can't just focus on one person. It opens women than men. Women tend to like to be a wins, especially after two big losses," all in the second half, along with six part of a team no matter the role, at least with Rietema said. "And now we're coming rebounds of her own. see •RECORD page 19 the men I've coached. They are more unselfish and more [likely] to set aside personal issues" for THIS WEEK IN the good of the team." Don't turn off the lights TORCH SPORTS... Q: What kinds of values or skills have Men's hoops "shoot lights out" against Centenary for 77-66 win you learned from coaching? "From the technical aspect, I've learned a Eli Gieryna aggressive offensive assault was just lot. Every year, different players can do differ­ TORCH WRITER enough to counteract the play of TRACK AND FIELD... ent things. From an offensive standpoint, you Centenary senior guard Andrew have to have the offense fit the skills of the play­ A newly enforced Mid-Continent Wisniewski, who poured in 32 points, ... PAGE 18 including six three pointers. ers. And the character of the team - it's impos­ Conference rule prohibits the Valparaiso University men's basketball team from "Boy, he was a handful," said head sible to have a great team without great charac­ HOOPS PREVIEW... ter." turning off the lights of the Athletics coach Homer Drew. "We put four different Recreation Center during pregame intro­ guys on him, and you just have to credit Q: How do you keep your cool when ductions, a long standing tradition here at him. He's really an excellent player." ... PAGE 17&18 VU. games are really close? VU led for the duration of the con­ (laughs) "I don't think everyone would So the Crusaders decided to just test, with the game opening up at a frenet­ SWIMMING... ic pace. Centenary had trouble finding the agree on that. But over the course of time, I have shoot them out instead. basket early on, and the Crusaders took mellowed out as a coach. I tend to hold more of Sophomore Dan Oppland scored 16 advantage, exploding out to a 30-14 lead ... PAGE 17 it inside than I used to. I used to pace, but now, points and freshman Oumar Sylla chipped on the strength of an old-fashioned three I exercise it off after we play." in a career-high 13 as VU defeated the Centenary College Gents 77-66 last night. point play from freshman center Kenny INTRAMURALS... Harris, who came off the bench to score a M: Throughout your career, have you The brown and gold connected on 55 per­ cent of their shots for the game and career high nine points in just 12 minutes had any particular coaching influences? ... PAGE 17 viciously attacked the basket, with 38 of see • FREEMAN page 19 their points coming inside the paint. The see •LIGHTS page 19