Business supply chain program expands

expertise," Kumar said. Opportunities for He explained that Indiana holds many opportunities for students increase, students looking to go into this field. preparing "A big portion of logistics companies are located in this for workplace area as we are in the center of the country. That makes experience logistics an important part," Kumar said. Allison Pariso With that, not many schools [email protected] offer supply chain and logis­ tics management courses. The In the fall of 2018, the Col­ nearest school to Valpo that of­ lege of Business implemented fers this program is Purdue. major and minor courses in The program was designed supply chain and logistics man­ with the idea of what business­ agement. Now, they want to fo­ es need in mind. cus on expanding the number "We contacted industry of students within the program partners and asked what skills to match workforce demand. they need and incorporated Associate Professor of that into the curriculum. They Information and Decision certified our curriculum which Science, Sanjay Kumar, dis­ tells us it has skills companies cussed the importance of want. We benchmark it with supply "chain and logistics other schools that offer the management courses. same curriculum," Kumar said. "Traditional businesses Students in the program will work within the four walls of a learn quantitative and busi­ company to improve the com­ ness skills such as people skills, pany. Supply chain manage­ managing people and analyt­ ment deals across companies ical skills. According to Ku­ as most products are made by mar, students in this program many companies. Supply chain will have higher-than-average management is a discipline math skills compared to aver­ that touches all other disci­ age business students. plines. Supply chain is every­ There are already business­ body's business," Kumar said. es interested in hiring students Provided by IMC He also explained the fu­ who are taking this major. Sanjay Kumar, professor of information and decision science, discusses the new opportunities students will have ture prospects of a career in "We already have a bunch of with a supply chain major. this field. companies who are interested "The first time supply chain in people who are graduating "It's something good for "In the future there will be this area will be retiring soon. was used was in the 1990s. The from this program. There will almost every business major a lot more graduates with this This is something where the first programs in this discipline be internships with these com­ and I think some engineering expertise. We are aiming for a gap between people who have started about fifteen years back panies and they are sponsoring students would be interest­ group of about twenty in the the skills and the need is go­ and is a fast growing field. This several scholarships who major ed in this. A lot of people who future," Kumar said. ing to expand even more in is the most promising trend in this," Kumar said. are working in supply chain Kumar encourages anyone the future. that has been going on for Kumar believes a minor management are engineers," interested to look into this field. In general supply chain years. The market needs these in supply chain and logistics Kumar said. "Not only are the jobs in­ salaries are higher than oth­ skills with the extreme short­ management would benefit He hopes that the program creasing in this area, but a er business starting salaries," age of people who have this engineering students as well. will expand in the future. big part of the workforce in Kumar said.

International film festival to showcase various genres, cultures screenings can fulfill a CORE discussion led by Professor "I think it's a good experi­ er foreign language events World languages requirement. Each film is se­ Josiah Simon. ence for us to remember that are not, according to Toma­ lected by the professor who will "The German film we have the world isn't all English, and sik, meant solely to engage department to be leading the discussion about in the fall, called Never Look for us to sort of try to grap­ the students already involved that film. The chosen movies are Away, it was actually nominat­ ple with the difficulty of trying in language learning but to host event, tries often award-winning, popular ed [for] the Academy Award to understand where another also bring together the Val­ to bring together or related to a class being taught for best foreign film. We're a culture is coming from and po community to "experience that semester. little concerned because it's trying to make sense of it in empathy with cultures that Valpo community The films shown vary greatly a very long film, it's actually what we know of our own are different from our own." in tone, genre and overall mes­ over three hours long. It's rat­ culture," Tomasik said. If students are looking for sage. Tim Tomasik, Professor ed R and there's a fair amount The International Film Festi­ more ways to get involved Anna Mason of World Languages, recounts of graphic nudity and sexual­ val originated in 2014 and used to with the Department of World [email protected] a stand out screening from last ity. I'm kind of curious to see be called the World Cinema Se­ Languages and Cultures, year as a film depicting the sto­ what the reception to that film ries. The festival returned in 2018 other events are hosted through­ Valparaiso University's In­ ry of Joan of Arc through heavy is. It sounds like it's supposed after going on hiatus in out the year. Language ta­ ternational Film Festival aims metal music. to be a really, really good film," 2016. According to Toma­ bles, interest groups and lan­ to draw the community togeth­ "It was a very odd choice, but Tomasik said. sik,, the festival was original­ guage clubs, all with their er through foreign language very interesting so it provoked Tomasik acknowledges that ly "created to boost the pres­ own programming, are a great and cultural understanding. a lot of discussion afterwards," it can be difficult to follow di­ ence of the world languages way to learn about other cul­ The festival consists of six films, said Tomasik. alogue in a different language, department on campus. tures and boost your skills. five of which represent the lan­ A screening sparking inter­ even with the inclusion of En­ Over the years it has evolved The department is also look­ guages taught at Valpo: Japa­ est this semester is "Never Look glish subtitles or dubbing, forc­ into an important part of cam­ ing forward to an event nese, Spanish, German, French Away" a German film that was ing the audience to rely more on pus by making an inclusive in February called Love Out and Chinese. nominated for two Academy cinematography and visual cues. community and having dialogue Loud where members of The screenings are free for Awards and has been highly For Tomasik, this is what makes with other cultures. the community are in­ all students, staff and the broad­ acclaimed. The screening will viewing these movies even Overall, the Internation­ vited to read love poetry er community. Attending the take place on November 8, with more important. al Film Festival and oth­ in different languages.

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Choral Concert - 4 p.m., Chapel

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/ New club encourages cultural awareness decided that they wanted to create Japanese Student another option. "The program here for Japa­ Association nese is pretty small, so we want­ hoping to expand, ed to give it a chance to expand," Norris explained. With the addi­ educate tion of this group, there are now two options for those interested in engaging with the Japenese cul­ Sophie Burns ture as an exhacurricular. [email protected] The main focus of the Associ­ ation is to learn more about Jap­ Valparaiso University has re­ anese culture. They hope to ac­ cently formed a Japanese Student complish a lot in then meetings. Association (JSA), created to de­ They will be going over Japanese velop cultural awareness. history and cultural topics such This group has two co-presi­ as different aspects of society, dents: Nadya Al-Shawi and Oliv­ specific ceremonies, and proper ia Norris. These two students are etiquette. Tea ceremonies and passionate about engaging with sometimes making Japanese food Japanese culture, teaching it to and crafts is a part of this. others and helping them under­ There will be a focus on the stand it. language. New phrases will Both co-presidents have be taught along with practice knowledge of the language and in pronunciation and writing. the day-to-day culture. Nor­ Since there is a Japanese con­ ris has studied Japanese for five versation table in the Language Lachlan Streeter /The Torch years and lived in Japan for six Resource Center, they plan to Nadya Al-Shawi (left) and Olivia Norris (right) started the Japeneses Student Association to create another weeks and plans on moving participate in that regularly for option for students interested in engaging with the Japenese culture. back permanently after college. additional practice. Al-Shawi has studied Japenese Every month the JSA will be for six years, studied in Osa­ teaching people about a Japenese versity holds a JSA event that they more to the learning experience. involved, you can email the Jap­ ka in the summer of 2017 and holiday or holiday tradition. This plan on attending in order to net­ The JSA aims to keep expand­ anese Student Association at also hopes to return to and work includes celebrating Christmas work with other associations and ing in the future. They would like [email protected] for more infor­ in Japan. like the Japanese do by getting improve their own practices by to keep in contact with JSAs from mation or visit the Language Re­ Al-Shawi and Norris both at­ KFC, a custom there. hearing what others do. They are other universities, and eventually source Center on campus. They also going to invite speakers both even find a sister city in Japan to plan to have meetings biweekly, tended the Japanese club last year. The group also wants to go to from inside Valpo and from out­ correspond with them. so you can look forward to those. While they enjoyed engaging in the festivals and take field trips relat­ side organizations to provide even Anyone is welcome to attend. pop culture aspect of Japan, they ed to their interests. Purdue Uni- If you would like to get

Scarers, terrors and community careers found in Mies, Michigan

wanted to come back and scare ly too because we wouldn't be Haunted attraction others. Over the course of the here if it wasn't for the peo­ season, about 600 volunteers ple in the surrounding area," inspired by pop will come through and help. Smith said. Some are part of groups, like the Given the outcome, an in­ culture, public Boy Scouts. tense amount of planning goes "At the end of the year, we into creating the attractions interests host a pizza party with all of each year. our sponsors [for the volun­ "We're planning now, which Jeanette Banko teers]. Even if you only worked is crazy, for 2020...we start now," [email protected] one night, you and your family Smith said. are invited to come to a pizza Every year, the staff travels to Haley Brewer party where we provide awards, see other haunted houses, share [email protected] t-shirts, and provide [donations trade secrets and find more to groups that volunteered]," ideas, which they make sure to Smith said. In 2018, they do­ credit the houses they've bor­ Niles Scream Park, located in nated over $132,000 to various rowed those ideas from. Niles, MI, is considered one of groups. At the end of this sea­ "After 46 years, you think the top haunted houses in the Lachlan Streeter / The Torch son, they're expecting to have we've done it all, and it's never country - and for good reason. Niles Scream Park is made from scratch by year-round staff, with the help donated over two million dol­ the case," Smith said. of hundreds of volunteers. Not only has it been around for lars since 1997. For more information about 46 consecutive years, making "We like to [give] back to the the attractions, open hours, and it one of the oldest haunted at­ community. You're our fami­ ticket prices, visit haunted.org. tractions in the country, but it house in terms of its populari­ Although the attractions cost has year-round staff dedicat­ ty and attendance. It original­ money, both parking and entry ed to making it the scariest it ly was just a maze, and it's just are free. In the common area, can be. grown every single year...If you which they call the midway, "Our business model is al­ know where you're going, it's there's a gift shop, food stands, ways something new and fresh... a good 25-minute walk. We've live actors, a museum of odd­ we have eight of us who work out had people out there for well ities, three five-minute escape here...and we change as much over an hour." rooms and a screen for showing as possible based on trends or There are five main attrac­ movies. They've also made ef­ movies or books, maybe what tions, which Niles refers to as forts to ensure the park is acces­ the industry is doing, some­ their "Frightful-Night-FuH" sible for everyone. Smith shared thing new that came out that'd and which cater to a variety that for this year, they made sure be scary or really effective," said of interests. On the one hand, that walkers could go through Aaron Smith, Park Manager. The they have a "Dark Terror-To­ some attractions. idea is variety - with 44 acres of ry Haunted Hayride," which is "We try to offer something space to play with, the park has considered the least frightening for everyone. If you're doing certainly grown over the years. of the attractions and is recom­ everything, trying to take ad­ "The one that started it mended for children and those vantage of what the park has to all, the Niles Haunted House, who scare easily. On the other offer, you're here easily two or there's over 100 ways through hand, they have "Hooded" - an three hours. It's not your typical it, some mathematician fig­ adult-only attraction requiring haunted house," Smith said. ured that out. So you can't see a waiver and featuring verbal This time of year, the park is everything in one trip," Smith harassment, physical touch and primarily run by 200-250 volun­ demanding positions - all while said. "Then we have the Field of teers, about 100 of whom are Lachlan Streeter / The Torch Screams, which competes neck- physically hooded to prevent actors - people who love the Although many of the attractions are scary, the park is a fun outing for people in-neck with the main haunted the use of sight. place were scared here, and of all ages and interests. Artist Spotlight: Anna Bedalov Valpo junior travels to Ireland, uses poetry to understand self

Jillian Downs [email protected] Anna Bedalov is a junior creative like pop into my head, just as regular writing major who specializes in po­ thoughts," Bedalov said. "So I'll collect etry. Bedalov, who has published in them over time, and then see how I can The Lighter, Valpo's literary magazine, assemble them into a coherent piece writes what she describes as confes­ and see like, it's like a puzzle, almost like sional poetry, and encourages writing to fitting together all the different understand oneself. segments." Bedalov spent her freshman year as Publishing her work is something an exploratory major, unsure of what that Bedalov enjoys, and that she aspires path she would choose. According to Be­ to do more of in the future. Publishing dalov, she hadn't written much in high feels natural to her and means that other school, but after taking an Intro to Cre­ people can also find meaning in what ative Writing course in her first semester, she's written. she found that poetry "felt like the right "It's interesting because you don't thing to be doing." create art in a void," Bedalov said. "You "It was really exciting at the time, create to speak to other people and hope and it's still exciting. So I settled into it, that it resonates with others." I think," said Bedalov. In addition to her publication in The Bedalov tends to lean towards writing Lighter, Bedalov's work has appeared in free-verse poetry, but considers using the West Wing Craic, the literary maga­ structures a "fun and interesting chal­ zine for a study abroad program through lenge." She's recently taken an interest in the University of New Orleans. Bedalov writing a form of poetry called the sesti- attended this study abroad program na, a complicated French form of poetry on a hip to Cork, Ireland this previous that consists of six stanzas with six lines summer. On the trip, she and the other each and ends with a shorter three-line students spent the month of July taking stanza. creative writing courses. experience of leaving home and return­ humanity that is inherent to all people," "Those are fun because it forces you "I think it gave me a new perspective ing again. Bedalov writes these and other Bedalov said. to use words, use synonyms in a unique on just spending time with like-minded poems in lowercase, calling the stylistic Bedalov encourages writing as a way way so that the reader wouldn't get tired English people in a remote setting," Be­ choice "more intimate and vulnerable." to get to know oneself better. "People of hearing the same words over and over," dalov said. "[It] gave me a new perspec­ Poetry has also impacted Bedalov should write more," Bedalov said. "Even Bedalov said, referring to the sestina. tive on the process of writing, like how by helping her get more in touch with if they don't want it to be something As for how she approaches her much energy and care you actually have herself and helps her understand oth­ that's shared with others, it's a really poems, Bedalov says that it begins with to put into your pieces." ers. "The things I tend to write about, I great way to find an understanding of the lines and phrases which occur to her Her trip to Ireland inspired at least think it's made me into more of an in­ yourself." as normal thoughts. two poems titled 'the setting of the self,' trospective person. And it's given me a If you would like to nominate some­ "My process [is] I usually collect which aims to unify all her experienc­ way to look at myself, and then look at one for an artist spotlight feature in The scraps. Like lines and phrases will, es overseas, and 'stardance,' about the other people as well and recognize the Torch, please contact [email protected].

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my mind carried you so far from the start, the sun has passed me by in its looping dance so distant, lightyears into our churning dance, that repeats and returns to itself, and now and iVe returned to here alone, see, i begin to see why: there are times the start we are changing, i have changed, the fall is a shorter distance to fell continues to a deeper red, a simple wish catching up to the moment, and now than the end is to climb, easier to fell back into the old ease and wistfully wish i have returned, can you get it now? it could be different huddled at the start, i don't know how to navigate the start somehow - i wish you could somehow see beyond the tangles of thought and wish, how important, how magnificent it is to be now looking past the night i was taught to dance; changing and moving, to continue the dance - will the music be loud enough as i fell over my feet? i can't wait for you to see is there any comfort in it? - that distant dance that echoes as the stars' gas and bones fall, that i can't come back, how soon - do you see slowly, resisting, almost in the here and now, it yet? the starbody who i live as now pulling up against gravity, muscles with a wish can't come back to my former self - a fall as they sway like the tide, fight, attempt to see out of the body which i've had from the start - the rhythm that's been there from the start. does she know she taught me to dance? sometimes i don't know what i wish eventually, my dance won't be a wish, it is a fall that i can already see - would happen, all those stars, and not one wish now we're moving past the start granted from all the constellations we can't see. page 5 letorch a&e Charli XCX's "Sucker" hit or miss, adequate over 30 times within the first minute of really good and songs that don't seem have more hits to come. the song. Following meaningless lyrics, a to click. I respect that she tried to create The views expressed are those of the robotic tune with a weird instrumental is some different styles and tried to branch writer and not necessarily those of The featured. Overall, the song isn't catchy at from what she's used to. I think she'll Torch. all which makes it hard to get into. "Official" is a slower paced song. The song is about her boyfriend Huck Kwong. It's not as bad as "Shake It" but it still gives me a cringey vibe. The beat isn't bad besides the bell sounds during Natalie Dowdy the chorus. Charli XCX sings in the cho­ [email protected] rus "I remember our first date / No choc­ olate and no bouquet / But the way that British singer-songwriter Charli you kissed me." The lyrics aren't really XCX is known for her electronic, up­ relatable because its about her relation­ beat sound. She released her new al­ ship, which makes the song less likeable. bum "Sucker" on Sept. 13. The album Another memorable song on the al­ only has ten songs and features a lot of bum is "White Mercedes." It's a song different artists. about how the only constant thing in her The album starts off with "Next Level life is her boyfriend. The lyrics are more Charli," which is about speeding down relatable in this song and it sounds like a highway. The song gives a carefree a ballad. "Like a white Mercedes / Al­ and reckless vibe that gives it a perfect ways been running too fast / When your setting for the start of the album. Char­ heart is breaking / You keep on taking li XCX sings "Smoke blowing, let's race me back." She sings in the chorus fol­ / Turn the volume up on the speakers." lowed by "I don't deserve you" repeat­ This is a fun song to start out with that ed over and over. I really like this song features some unique sounds, such as because she sings about her struggles the inclusion of the flute which helps the audience get to know My favorite song on the album is her more. "1999" which features Austraian singer Her song "2099" has a music video Troye Sivan. "I just wanna go back, back where she is riding a jet ski at the beach. to 1999 / Take a ride to my old neigh­ The song is somewhat basic. It sounds borhood." Charli XCX gets backed up by like every song on the radio sounds with techno dance music while singing this the autotuned techno chorus and pop chorus. This song has the most positive beat. The lyrics are all over the place so undertones on the album; it's ultimately I don't really know what they mean but a feel good dance song. she sings about how much stuff she's My least favorite tracks on the album done and how she has haters. This gives are "Shake It" and "Official." "Shake It" off the wrong image in my opinion and features Big Freedia, CupcakKe, Brooke makes her look no different than any Candy and Pabllo Vitar. It's a mixup of other celebrity. nothing. The lyrics are minimal and The songs on this album are either a mostly whispered. The lyrics "I shake it / hit or a miss. I would say the album is I shake it / I shake it / Ooh," are repeated split half and half between songs that are Zac Brown Band explores themes about family, service

was so vast. This is one of the things that The ending of the song consists of music. Every individual piece fits made it so unique. repeating "warrior" over and over again together in a unique way and creates a One of the biggest priorities Zac multiple times. After listening to the detailed mosaic of stories. Because of Brown Band has is honoring the ser­ entire song and hearing how a soldier the variety, we get to experience the vast vicemen who fight for our country every fights, puts on his armor, and will for­ majority of stories which makes the al­ day. A song on the new album called ever be strong, this idea is hammered bum so enjoyable. "Warrior" does just that. In order to into our heads by one simple word, This album was a beautiful reminder write the song, Brown interviewed a "warrior." This word is so important and of the people who give us the opportu­ lifelong friend, Alexander R. Oliver, who emanates strength and power. The rep­ nity to live freely here in America. Let us spent over twenty-one years in the spe­ etition of it reminds me of the thankful­ never forget the way they sacrifice ev­ Meg Parpart cial operations branch of the military. ness we should have for the servicemen. eryday for you and me. [email protected] Oliver wrote Brown a speech which they They are all warriors. The views expressed are those of the could use to author the song and the rest The flow of the album overall was writer and not necessarily those of The Zac Brown, the lead of the Zac Brown was history. smooth regardless of the variety of Torch. Band has more siblings than the amount The opening lyrics of the song, "No of band members. The band consists of one's born to be a warrior / No one's eight musicians who play country and born an average man," sets the tone rock music. The band is based out of At­ for the entire song. "He must be forged lanta, Georgia and released their first al­ out on the battlefield and will never be bum "The Foundation" in 2005. This al­ the same / He will always be a warrior." bum included their number-one single The lyrics are based off of Oliver but are "Toes" that brought them to fame. Their generally referring to any member in first album also brought the band to the military. my attention. Personally, I found this song to be I have listened to country mu­ very energetic and empowering. It is a sic my entire life, but this band was dif­ song that you could listen to when you ferent. Their sound is a general mix be­ need a good encouragement or boost of tween country and rock. However, Zac energy. But, the lyrics express thoughts Brown Band isn't one of those bands that can hit close to home if you have a whose music consists of stereotypical loved one in the military. You must ex­ country song topics such as "sitting perience the true beauty and artistic tal­ on a tractor drinking beer." Their mu­ ent by listening closely. sic is focused more on a story about This song was different than what life and the people who live it. This in­ I was used to coming from Zac Brown cludes personal experiences, stories, Band. Normally, the songs are a bit more and situations. country and a little less rock. Typically, Their new album titled "The Owl" I prefer the country vibe and appreciate was released on Sept. 20 and includes a more twangy genre. That being said, eleven new songs. Zac Brown worked to this style of music is not my favorite. help write ten out of the eleven songs. However, the meaning behind the lyr­ The album also includes collaborations ics made up for the excessive use of an with other outside artists, one of them electric guitar. being Shawn Mendes. It was described The music video fits the song like a by many as being so remarkably differ­ glove. It was bright, flashy, loud, and vi­ ent as an album overall. There was no brant. When I think of Zac Brown Band, one word which could be used to de­ I think of fire because of their rustic scribe the album. The variety of music, and power-filled look. The entire music lyrics, and topics covered on the album video was filled with fire. page 6 etorch a&e New Blink-182 album is punchy, catchy, classic

used on the hack as well, another thing There are many more songs on the fif­ All of this, yet they continue to put out we have heard before by the band, going teen piece record that will need to mature music that stays true to their original back to the early 2000s era of the band. themselves. I believe that some of these sound, despite changes in the line-up This is my favorite song on the album songs, much like that of songs on the of the band and many, many years of so far. previous album, will take some time to growing-up. "Darkside" is the fourth song on the grow on their audience before they fully The band is currently touring for album which reminisces their classic take off. their twentieth anniversary of "Enema sound. Skiba starts the song with "She's a Overall, I really liked this album. of the State," the album that gave us "All girl dressed in black from another world... Everytime a new Blink-182 album comes the Small Things" and "What's My Age She don't know my name / She don't out I get a little scared and I'm sure oth­ Again." It's safe to say that Blink is do­ have the time of day." Here we see the ers do too. The audience, with myself in­ ing well and that is something that we all Brendan Miller huge Blink themes of girls, punk rock and cluded, don't want the band to change. love to see. While the band continues to [email protected] aliens, this is a sign to the audience that We want the same teenage rebellion, evolve, they will always still be the same they are going to get an album that they goofy and catchy band that we grew goofy, pop-punk Blink-182 that we have Blink-182 has grown up. Now that's a wanted. Hoppus comes in on the chorus up alongside. grown to love. sentence I never thought I'd say and it un­ with a catchy repetition that dates back to The band has grown up now (I mean The views expressed are those of the nerves me to do so. On their most recent the "Na-na-nas" of their past anthem hits. the band itself is now 27 years-old, gosh writer and not necessarily those of The album "Nine," the band, led by frontman The chorus is punchy, catchy and classic. that's scary), and so has their audience. Torch. Mark Hoppus, seems to have finally hit full maturity. Since the addition of Matt Skiba, who replaced then-lead singer Tom De- Longe back in 2015, the band has taken on a more serious and grown-up sound. "Nine," like their last record, "Califor­ nia," only features one song labeled ex­ plicit. This is not to say that they are not still good-ol-classic Blink — they fea­ ture the same Blink pop-punk, punchy riffs that we all grew up with and came to love. "I Really Wish I Hated You" is the ninth song on the album and is already appearing on the most played list for the band on Spotify. The song's title suggests it to be filled with much more anger, yet the lyrics of the chorus are "I don't really like myself with you / Every song I sing is still about you / Save me from myself like you used to / 'Cause I don't real­ ly like myself without you." The song is very vocals-based, something we have seen a lot over the years with the band. The melancholy riffs and bass line in the background swell with the lyrics and flow smoothly. We hear low-pass filters The Lumineers stand out despite straying from sound

Lumineers for using the platform of gets your toe-tapping. not immediately click with me, I have a music to shed light on the reality of Overall, The Lumineers' newest al­ feeling this is one of those albums that addiction, even if it is not bum isn't half bad. It's an ambitious can grow on a person. completely obvious. album which tells the story of three dif­ The views expressed are those of the However, story and origins aside, ferent people, and I think they pull it off writer and not necessarily those of The I was somewhat let down by this new rather well. While not every song did Torch. album. I was, and still am, a big fan of their second album "Cleopatra" and was expecting big things to come from this album. Given the context of this album, it Becca Wireman makes sense that most songs featured [email protected] would be more mellow and slow, but they lost the T can't help but tap my foot' The alternative band The Lumineers element that drew me and many others released their third album last week on to The Lumineers in the first place. Sept. 13. This newest installment is titled A few songs that stuck out to me in­ "III" which not only stands for the num­ clude the single "Gloria," "Donna," and ber of albums the band has made but for my personal favorite "Jimmy Sparks." the story that drives this album. "Gloria" is very reminiscent of the When creating this album The Lum­ "Cleopatra" album and perhaps that is ineers decided to tell a story. This story why I like it so much. The upbeat track focuses on three people from the same contradicts the darker lyrics, which are fictional family; Gloria Sparks, her son focused around Gloria's alcoholism. Jimmy Sparks, and her grandson Junior This song is a good sample of what's to Sparks. Each member of this family deals come from the album, while still giving with some form of addiction. us a taste of the sound the Lumineers According to Apple Music, vocalist used to focus on in their first two albums. Wesley Schultz and percussionist Jere­ "Donna" is the first album on the miah Fraites used personal experiences track and the very beginning of the story of loved ones dealing with addiction to they tell. I think it sets a decent tone for create the Sparks' story. The sobering the album. It's a perfect mix of the slow­ and somewhat depressing tone of this er songs and few upbeat songs that are album is apparent through and through. featured on this album. To fully comprehend the stories and The last song to get an honorable the meaning behind this album you re­ mention is "Jimmy Sparks," named after ally have to listen to each song's lyrics, one of the three characters featured in as well as watch the music videos which the story of the album. This five minute help to give a visual of the story. and 55-second song once again focuses THE I think that the inclusion of a fictional on the addiction of Jimmy Sparks. story based on realities members of the However, the music of this song is LUMINEERS band faced is a brilliant way for the artist intriguing and makes me want to play it to connect with the music. In addition, again. The song starts out as a piano bal­ I'm sure there are many people out in lad, before picking up a beat. The music the world who can also directly relate to builds throughout the entire song, using the struggles of addiction and the effects the original piano ballad to build on. It's it has on one's family. I applaud The a beat that stays in your head and, yes, Image Provided Hope for British Soccer team, AFC Wimbledon

Teams, specifically soccer, around the league and had won the FA Cup, which is league, and eventually, in a playoff game world are there for life. They have been one of the biggest trophies in English soc­ in 2011, saved two penalties against Luton there longer than anyone can remember cer. town to send them into league two in dra­ and as far as anyone is concerned they will They weren't as big as teams such as City matic fashion, which is the lowest of the be there when current toddlers are taking or United or Tottenham for sure, but they fully professional soccer leagues. They had their grandchildren to the game. Football meant a lot to their community. made it back All in the course of a decade. clubs are not simply sport, they are a com­ And suddenly they were no longer there. They have since made it to the same league munity. Despite all of the consternation from ev­ as MK Dons and play each other twice a Then there is the curious case of AFC eryone from local fans to fans throughout year to great fanfare. Wimbledon. England, AFC Wimbledon packed up and AFC Wimbledon was a soccer team left and became MK Dons, a name which They have even begun building a new based in Wimbledon, England which is a to this day, drives the natives in Wimble- stadium a mere block away from where suburb of London. It is the same town that DON bonkers to the point that they will not the old AFC Wimbledon stadium stood on Joshua Ferguson the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament takes officially call them that. The fans' name for Plough Lane, as they have been playing in [email protected] place every year. In the early 2000s, it had them is "the franchise" and every time it is the next town over for this whole time. They been in Wimbledon for well over a century said, it is said with so much disdain that it got the funds by auctioning off name place­ Hope can be found in odd places around as the club was founded in 1889. might as well be a criminal. To the Dons ment on the stadium to the fans who have the world, sometimes even in the world of The team was bought by a new owner, fans, it was. stood by them these many years. You could English Soccer. who made the same decision that many So what does a community do in the face buy a seat, a bar tab and even a toilet if you Professional sports teams in the Unit­ owners in the US have made; that it would of all of this? Well if you're Wimbledon, you wanted. ed States move all the time. Currently, the be more profitable to the team to Milton take the Field of Dreams approach. If you So when things are taking a turn for the Oakland Raiders are moving to Las Vegas. Keynes, United Kingdom, which is a con­ build it, they will come. worse, when the bedrock that you've count­ The Rams have moved from LA to St. Louis siderable distance from Wimbledon. They made a fan-owned team that had ed on is suddenly gone, take a page out of and back again and other prominent teams The entire sports world in England started in the ninth tier of English football Wimbledon's book. Get your friends to­ have moved in other leagues. The Quebec called foul on this move. Football, or soccer as what was basically a semi-pro team. En­ gether and make it happen together cause Nordiques, the Hartford Whalers and Seat­ clubs, are deeply entrenched in the towns glish soccer is fairly simple, if you're at the eventually, you'll find your way back home. tle Sounders all come to mind as teams that of England. AFC Wimbledon was known as top of your league you go up a league, if once were but are no longer. a scrappy, small-town club that had some­ you're in the bottom you go down a league. The views expressed are those of the writ­ This is a uniquely American thing. how made it to the heights of the premier They worked their way up league after er and not necessarily those of The Torch.

I think we can agree the school year is this month to your schedule that allows How to change up your routine already flying by and as nice as it is to fall you to take time for yourself or lets you into a routine, it's always fun to shake take a break from the homework and things up. So my challenge to you is to studying. It could be going to the gym try something new for the month of Oc­ for an hour each day to clear your mind, tober, either something new each day or buying yourself a new book with the goal pick something you will stick with for the of finishing it by the end of this month whole month. It doesn't have to be any­ or even finding a new show on Netflix. thing drastic, but it could be something Find something you like doing and don't that breaks you from your normal dai­ forget to allow yourself to be able to do ly routine. Hopefully, by doing this you the things you still enjoy even when your will be able to break out of your back to schedule is hectic. school funk so you can get re-energized Personally, I think this is my favorite for the rest of the semester ahead of you idea, try a challenge for the month. For The opportunities for this challenge example, challenge yourself to be vege­ are endless; it could be from dying your tarian the whole month of October, walk hair a new color, adding an activity to to class every day and instead of driving your schedule or learning something or even to talk to someone new each day new. It depends on what you think will in one of your classes. You can do what­ get you most excited for the month. ever you want for this one and it most Also, you may be thinking, "Ashley, why definitely changes up your day to day would I dye my hair a different color for routine. one month? Isn't hair dye permanent?" Whether it be dying your hair a dif­ Nope, there are so many temporary dyes ferent color for the month of October or Ashley Winiewicz out there so if you're really looking to taking some time for yourself each day I change things up for October head to [email protected] hope these ideas will spark new energy Target and check it out. in your daily routine that will keep you Another way to change your routine excited for the rest of the semester. "Ashley, I literally can't believe how figured out my routine for this semester is to add something to it. Again, while fast this school year is already going, and already need something new to make you may be thinking, your schedule is The views expressed are those of the however, I already feel like I'm getting my days more exciting...! don't know already jammed packed, well I bet you writer and not necessarily those of The into a school year funk. I think I finally what though?" can. By this I mean to add something Torch.

The effects The A.M. Money Project can have on students growing up in low income areas

continues to skyrocket to this very day. provide college students with affordable shared their stories with me of how much Therefore, students suffer from the bur­ student loans, but they also set you up debt they have accumulated in a very den of having to go through life either financially for future success by help­ short time period. Problems with this paying or carrying the load of student ing you through milestones throughout type of debt range from not being able to loans. your life. Milestones such as college afford repayments to simply just being in What are our outlets for solving these graduation and finding your first job debt. I think A.M. Money is doing a really problems? Well, although college stu­ after college. The company works with great job with trying to help low-income dents can set up payment plans through­ you through any problems you may face students try to have that financial out their duration of attending college, down the line by offering income-based balance to be able to afford to go to these payments build interest if you miss repayment and deferment options. school, and although they'll most likely one. Say you couldn't afford your pay­ Not everyone can afford student have to take out a loan, they'll be able to ment for the month because you came loans, so repayments are a whole oth­ afford to make those repayments. upon hard times financially. This means er ball game to tackle. A.M. Money is This isn't just an issue for the city of Faith Smith the debt continues to build on top of solving this problem in a different way. Chicago, though. Students across Amer­ [email protected] each other without your say in it because They offer no co-sign loans and do not ica are facing unaffordable student life happens regardless of the schedule consider your credit score when offering loans that have put them in serious debt According to "Forbes" magazine, we put ourselves on. you the loans. There are no in-school that may not be able to repay. This is a as of 2019, there are 42 million college So, where are our affordable stu­ payments, meaning you don't have to stressful issue that more companies like students who have borrowed student dent loans out there in the worldlfPfell, make repayments while in school, and A.M. Money should consider taking on to loans have a debt of $100,000 or less. Chicago-based companies are coming repayments are based on your yearly in­ make the load on college students easier. In 2016, student loan debt per capita up to their own solutions for this prob­ come. in the U.S. was only $4,920. This means lem, specifically A.M. Money. Although I haven't dealt with the The views expressed in this article are that in the last three years student debt A.M Money is not just your typical hassle of student loans, I have several those of the writer and not necessarily of has risen roughly around $95,000 and student loan company. Not only do they friends and family members who have The Torch. Valpo soccer promotes TOCO

out of reach and hit the goal. Going forward, Men's Soccer Late game goals With 13 minutes left in the sec­ will be on the road until Oct 27, ond half, the men's soccer team when they return to Brown Field to give edge, snaps rallied for two goals to earn a face off against conference oppo­ comeback win. The Crusaders set nent Bradley University. four game losing themselves up for opportunities from the comer, locking it in five streak times. In the 77th minute, Cole Rainwater shot the ball from the Lachlan Streeter comer to Jack Eaton, who attempt­ [email protected] ed to score but hit the crossbar. With the ball loose feet away from After falling to their first con­ going in, senior defender Dylan ference opponent, Missouri State, Waugaman shot the ball with his Valpo snatched a win at their first left foot to not only score the first conference home game against goal of the game but also the first Evansville, but dropped the game of his career. Four minutes later, against Drake. Valpo men's soccer Adan Garcia scored, dribbling past dedicated their game against Drake the defender and goaltender for to the promotion of the non-profit an open goal 10 yards out. Edvin organization dedicated to reaching Hoist, who started his first game underprivileged children TOCO as goalie, defended the net with six ("They Often Cry Outreach"). saves against Evansville. Head Coach Mike Avery has "It wasn't all perfect today, but been involved with the TOCO for they showed great character and the past 12 years. were just tough," said Avery. "The partnership began when I Three days later, their character came here. I serve on their execu­ would be tested again as Valpara­ tive board now. Taj Weekes, who is iso would fall short to Drake 2-0. a world renowned reggae artist, is Drake would score in the 17th min­ the founder of the charity. It serves ute and then later in the 79th min­ underprivileged children in the ute. Drake ran a very aggressive of­ Caribbean and the United States. It fense, pushing down the field and is a really good cause," said Avery. attempting 14 goal shots. All of the proceeds from the Drake match are going towards a holiday party for the children. Last year, TOCO delivered about 100 bicycles and helmets to the chil­ dren overseas. Tonight, all of the children in the charity got to enjoy playing some casual soccer during halftime on Brown Field. "We were a little more direct today [Sunday]. We put two strik­ ers up front with Joe Kouadio and Ryan Madondo, and we just kept putting balls into them. We knew that if we did that, the other team would be prone to make some mis­ takes and pounce on the second ball. I thought we did a good job of that today," said head coach Mike Avery. Valpo won the game late in the game, winning 2-1 over the Evansville. Possession was controlled by Valpo, but Evansville would win the firsthal f after Valpo accidental­ ly scored on their own goal. A Val­ po defender kicked the ball back to Photos by Lachlan Streeter / The Torch the keeper, but the ball was kicked The men's tennis team fights to keep possession of the ball during the games against both Drake and Evansville. The soccer team collected for TOCO. Homecoming events feature alumni athletes

Lachlan Streeter an opportunity to race before our who graduated in 1973, and the Alumni base in terms of getting a celebrated class in program histo­ [email protected] meets start next weekend and just late Fuzzy Thurston, who graduat­ chance to visit some of those guys. ry. He also went on to become as­ have fun and get some team bond­ ed in 1956, both played Valparaiso That part of it is very important I sistant coach for Head Coach Jim ing out of it," said Swimming Head football in their respective eras. Af­ have appreciated the experiences Daugherty the next season. How­ This coming weekend, The Coach Maggie Kroemer. ter their college terms, both went that they have gone through," said ever, the tournament possesses a Crusaders will be hosting an as­ At 11 a.m., Head Coach Brian on to play in the National Football Head Coach Landon Fox. bigger impact then getting in some sortment of athletic events in cele­ Schmack and the baseball team League. Thurston played for the The men's tennis team will play competition for the players. For bration of Valparaiso's Homecom­ will be hosting an exhibition game Green Bay Packers, while Puetz a friendly, yet competitive singles Daugherty, it is a reunion for past ing. Men and women's swiinming, against Triton College at Emory played for Washington. Both also and doubles tournament with players to see each other again. men and women's tennis, base­ G. Bauer Field. This will be their went on to win their own Super former Alumni at the Valpo Ten­ "It's the best time of the year for ball and football are among the first game since the first round of Bowl titles. Thurston's jersey num­ nis Complex at 3 p.m. The current me, just because it is like a family teams that will be competing on MVC playoffs against Missouri ber "80" will be discontinued, but team will get to play against former reunion getting to see all the past Saturday. State back in May. Also at 11a.m. Puetz jersey number 71 will be for­ players. Alumni players that are to players. I think it is also special At 9 a.m. in the ARC, the men is women's tennis at the Valpo mally retired. Among them, many appear in the tournament include getting to see them reconnect with and women's swim team will Tennis Complex. This will be their other alumni will be in attendance Dave Bacalla (2016-2017), Kyle each other and have that opportu­ kickoff the day with a swim meet second home match of the season, to cheer on the current team as Dunn (2016-2017), Danny Oakes nity for them to reconnect. They between the current team and and they will be playing Hunting­ they look to grab their first win of (2015-2016) and Michael Savaglio also will have that opportunity former alumni before the season ton University. the season. (2015-2016). Bacalla was apart of to meet the new players, which is begins. Two former alumni will also be "We have had the chance to the 2017-2018 graduating class, great for our team and the tennis "I'm expecting our kids to get honored at the game. Garry Puetz, meet with a decent amount of the which was considered the most family overall," Daugherty said. THE FOUNDERS TABLE page 2 hetorch homecoming Local chapters celebrate 100 years Kappa Iota Pi chapter of Phi Delta Theta marks Chi Omega, formally Sigma Theta, Chi Sigma Z 100 years at Valpo marks 100 years at Valpo

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Homecoming is always an our culture," Ogle said. While Chi Omega national sorority ly are my best friends and my sisters. It's exciting time on Valpo's campus. It With this week being the has been around for 125 years, the local grown me in ways that I never thought promises fun events and competitions, centennial celebration as well as sorority, Sigma Theta and then Chi Sig­ I would of. It's made me really comfort­ and most notably, of course, the return homecoming, Phi Delt is looking for­ ma Z, is celebrating its 100th Anniversa­ able here but it's also made me like who I of alumni to campus. For Greek life, this ward to celebrating with then gradu­ ry during Homecoming weekend. The really am. It's really been acceptance and time of year is especially anticipatory as ated brothers. Ogle believes that the president of Chi Omega, Megan Lugar, just strength and growth which has been brothers and sisters from years past return chapter has accomplished quite a few clarified that the local sorority was origi­ so cool," Lugar said. to campus to celebrate yet another year things that their alumni will be very nally Sigma Theta, then Chi Sigma Z, and Lugar described Chi Omega's work with the current members of then orga­ proud of. finally Chi Omega. The Valpo Chi Omega with Make-A-Wish as one specific char­ nizations. For Phi Delta Theta, previously "We just like to flex on the amount of was established in 1998. The 100th anni­ acteristic that distinguishes them from known as Kappa Iota Pi, this year is espe­ awards we've won. We won Greek week versary, however, encompasses the local other sororities on campus. She stated cially significant as it's then 100th year at 2 weeks ago and now we're back to back sorority. that they have been able to meet Wish Valpo. Greek week champs," Ogle said. "[Also] According to Lugar, house tours with Kids and have collected enough money "Nationally we were founded in 1848. having the homecoming king from our alumnae are planned for Homecoming each year to have wish granting status. The Kappa Iota Pi chapter here began in chapter last year is something we're all week. She acknowledged that aside from Last year, a local girl went to Disney with 1919 which is what we're celebrating the super proud of." those in leadership positions, she wants the money raised. Lugar noted that you centennial of," said current Phi Delta The­ But the chapter's accomplishments general members of Chi Omega to hang get to see the impact made through the ta President Dylan Ogle. "In 1954 we tran­ extend far beyond campus awards. out and meet alumni as well. Aside from kids and give them back hope. sitioned to Phi Delta Theta because our "Since some of these guys have this, she noted that Chi Omega will have Lugar stated that Chi Omega's Kappa Iota Pi brothers petitioned the Phi graduated, Neil Armstrong landed on a tent at the Crusader Street Fair in order role in the greater campus environment Delta Theta fraternity and asked to become the moon, and he's a Phi Delt brother. to facilitate a meet and greet with alum­ is leading outside of sorority life. She a chapter. We actually have guys coming Our fraternity put a man on the moon ni of Sigma Theta, Chi Sigma Z and Chi noted that many members hold leader­ back for the reunion this year that graduat­ and he had his pin underneath the Omega. ship roles in different organizations on ed in 1956, so they would've [spent] 2 years American flag [on his suit]. It'll just "We have a very competitive spirit in campus. as a Kip and 2 years as a Phi." be great to see how [the alumni] react Chi O," acknowledged Lugar. Instead of Lugar never thought of joining so­ Phi Delt, like the other fraternities on when we get to talk about all the things holding their own events during Home­ rority life before college. However, as a campus, proudly uphold a certain code of we've done," Ogle said. coming Week, she noted that Chi Omega freshman she noticed women wearing ethics and honor and enjoy their joking la­ But Phi Delt isn't just focused on overall has good attendance and strong their letters and took note of the fact that bel as the "dad fraternity." their past accomplishments - they have enthusiasm in regard to attending the sisters from different sororities hung out "We live by our 3 cardinal principles high hopes for the future as well. existing Homecoming events. She ac­ together. She realized that she was not and those are friendship, sound learning, "There's a lot of alumni excitement knowledged that they support others just joining one organization but a com­ and moral rectitude," explained Ogle, "We about getting a chapter house. It's not and have a good time. munity. just really enjoy spending time together, something that's going to happen in my Lugar said Chi Omega has a big alum­ The dedication directed towards com­ being supportive of the other groups on time at Valpo obviously because I'm a nae base and communication with them munity service and philanthropy as well campus, and just having a good time." senior, but it's something that we would is close. Lugar stated that alumnae are as the genuine love and acceptance that In addition to these values, Phi Delta love to see happen," Ogle said. "One of aware of what is going on with the chap­ was present made Lugar realize that so­ Theta members greatly value the family the things I'm really excited about is that ter through semi-annual and annual rority life was a perfect fit for her. She atmosphere created within the fraternity. we're going to be debuting a member newsletters. Also, an active Facebook also stated that Sorority Row is unique "That's kind of been the strength of educational plan... You learn the page with alumnae and undergradu­ because the houses are physically con­ Phi Delt - finding people who want that history of the fraternity but then you ate members exists. She noted that Chi nected and that this encourages uni­ kind of connection and [who] want some­ [also] learn a lot of professional de­ Omega has had a steady increase with ty- thing to do that's purposeful and will have velopment skills like things that you'd members each year with sorority life in "Sisterhood to me really does mean meaning, and then offering them a fra­ never think about, like how to tie a general growing campus wide. something that's a little stronger than ternity house that's so unlike [any] of the tie. And then other things that are su­ Lugar has been involved with Chi friendship. I think sisterhood is being other [fraternities on campus]. The rea­ per important and at the forefront of Omega since the spring semester of her there when things are great but when son that [the Kappa Iota Pi brothers] pe­ everyone's mind like going out to dif­ freshman year. She is now a junior hold­ things also are not great. It's definite­ titioned [to become Phi Delta Theta] was ferent organizations and learning ing the position of president. She de­ ly telling people what they need to hear because they wanted to be in a fraternity about sexual assault prevention and scribed what Chi Omega has meant to as opposed to what they want to hear... but they didn't want to deal with a lot of bringing that back to the chapter. I'm her. [it's] friends from different chapters sup­ the hazing and the issues that were going very excited to see [the program] debut "I have been really lucky to find, it's porting each other in ways that normal on at that time, that's what kind of created in the coming years." kind of my home on campus. They real­ friends might not," Lugar said. page 3 thetorch homecoming Looking back on 100 years of football Honoring the teams, coaches that have made winning possible

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The year 2019 marks the 100th year of a championship in the Indiana Intercol­ After winning in 1969, Valparaiso's sta­ coming off a couple of championships, but Valparaiso Football, chronicling a history legiate Conference. The next year, a new tus in the realm of college sports changed. then the Pioneer Football League started of success and struggles. The program has Head Coach, Emory G. Bauer, took charge During the mid 1970s, the NCAA changed to take more new members and started grown since its creation, being a mem­ and led the football team to a golden era its divisional structure. Before this, there to get bigger. It got more competitive af­ ber of many different conferences and of success. were only two divisions college teams ter that," Valparaiso Director of Athletics winning 11 conference championships. From 1946-1967, Bauer led the pro­ could choose from: The "University" divi­ Mark LaBarbera said. Valparaiso football, as a whole, has been gram to a total of four Indiana Collegiate sion as the top tier and the "College" di­ "It used to be you can win the Pioneer nothing short of a close knit community, Conference championships. After going vision as the lower tier. After the change, Football League by just winning four or five with many wanting to increase the success undefeated in 1950 but falling in the Cigar three different divisions were constructed conference games. Now, if you win four of the program. Bowl, the program bounced back the next to fit each college team based on the num­ or five conference games, you are now in "It has been people's ability to want year and went undefeated again winning ber of scholarships each school offered. the bottom half because every team plays to help. There are a numerous amount of nine straight games. Bauer grabbed two Valparaiso stayed in Division I and hasn't eight. If you can't figure out how to win six people that want to see Valpo football suc­ more championships next year in 1952 changed since. or seven or eight conference games, you ceed. People stop in all the time and ask, and again in 1954. After Amundsen stepped down in are not going to be in contention for the 'Hey, what can I do to help?' That has not In 1957, Bauer worked alongside a co- 1976, Bill Koch coached from 1977-1988. championship," LaBarbera said. been to say, a surprise, but exciting to see head coach, Walt Reiner. In 1964, the two In 1989, Tom Home stepped in as the new Since then, Valparaiso has fallen short people's interests in the football program of them worked together to win their sev­ football coach. In 1993, Valparaiso joined of its success. In 2017, Cecchini delivered and what they can do to be apart of it and enth championship for Valparaiso. The the Pioneer Football League, a conference the only winning record in 13 years when to help out," Head Coach Landon Fox said. coaching duo also were each honored with that only consisted of five teams at the the Crusaders went 6-5 record and won a The program began on a high note in the ICC "Coach of the Year" award in 1961 time: San Diego, Butler, Drake, Evansville, program-record five games in the PFL. 1919 with George Keogan, who coached after finishing 7-2 for the season and 5-1 and Dayton. His success wouldn't come At this point in 2019, Valparaiso looks the first team to a 5-3 season record. In in conference. After Reiner stepped down until the 1999 season, recording a 9-2 sea­ to progress in the PFL and claim another 1923, Valpo won its first championship in in 1964, Bauer finished out his tenure as son overall and a 3-1 conference record in championship with Fox in his first year as the Western Interstate Conference. As the head coach until 1967 when it was hand­ the PFL. The next season, Home coached the new head coach. 1931 season rolled around, Valparaiso had ed to Norm Amundsen. Bauer finished his a 7-4 season that led the Crusaders to win­ "The goal [that] we told Landon when a new Head Coach at the helm, J.M. Chris­ 22 years as head coach with a record of ning Valpo's very first PFL title. In 2003, we hired him is that we need to continue tiansen, who led the football program to a 110-80-7. Valpo mirrored strength again with an 8-4 the progress we had with Coach Cecchi­ record of 22-2 from 1931 to 1933. The magic did not stop in the 1960's, record to win another PFL championship. ni. When we had that six win season, we The Crusaders brought home another however. Amundsen led the program to Since Home's resignation following the were competitive in all of those Pioneer championship in 1932, going undefeat­ another championship in 1968. Fifty years 2004 season, four coaches have stepped Football League games. That is where we ed. However, the program came to a halt ago, The 1969 Valparaiso Football team in after him: Stacy Adams, Dale Carlson, need to be because our goal still is to win when the United States declared war on went 7-2 during the season and 3-1 for Dave Cecchini, and Landon Fox. The Pi­ our third Pioneer Football League cham­ Japan, officially entering World War II conference. To commemorate the win­ oneer Football League as a whole has pionship. We have won two and had a re­ during 1943 and 1944. After the war end­ ning season of 1969, Valpo will be cele­ grown to becoming a tougher conference, ally good period in the late 90's and early ed, the football program started up again brating the 50 year anniversary of the suc­ bringing in more teams like Davidson, 2000's where we won a couple of cham­ under former Head Coach Loren Ellis. His cess of that team alongside the 100 years of Morehead State, and Marist. pionships. We want to be back to that," 1945 season resulted in a 6-1 season and Valparaiso football this season. "When I first got here, we were just LaBarbera said.

The 1949 Valpo football team poses for a group photo. Coach Emory Bauer led the team to the Indiana Collegiate Conference with a record of 7-2-1. Alumni return to campus to assist next generation

the second-place record for most career uate Sam Shaikin returned to Valpo been able to help me now." Former Valpo athletes points with 1,721 career points. in order to help the current student Valpo golf alumni, Matthew Ward, re­ After graduating from Valpo, Frank­ athletes and move the team forward. turned to campus in order to help current stay close to their lin took a graduate assistant job down in Shaikin was invited back as a volunteer Valpo athletes with their college careers. Georgia with Mercer University. Original­ assistant coach. He wanted to experience the multifac- roots, nourish future ly, she was supposed to coach at Mercer "The day in and day out work of eted atmosphere that university culture for two years however when Head Coach [coaching is my favorite part]," Shaikin provides after interning and working at athletic talent Mary Evans reached out and offered her said. "Just trying to help the kids get bet­ the NCAA. an assistant coaching position at Valpo, ter and knowing they want to get better." "I've always enjoyed just the develop­ Franklin accepted. Valpo soccer alumni, Brendan Roth ing experience and the atmosphere that Maria Marzullo "It was something I really couldn't began coaching as a graduate assistant the campus has and [what] the university [email protected] pass up," Franklin said. at Valpo after graduating in 2011. .Alter stands for which is, you know, smaller, For Franklin, coaching is a way to give coaching as a grad student, Roth took a family feel...and everyone is willing to go While Valparaiso University boasts a back to the community, share her love of head coaching position at Calumet Col­ the extra mile to help the students," Ward network of alumni 60,000 strong with ties basketball, and continue to learn about lege of St. Joseph before returning to said. "That's something you don't see ev­ all over the world, four former athletes the game which has been her passion for Valpo to coach under his former soccer erywhere [and] it's something that makes this place special." chose to stay close to their alma mater so long. coach Mike Avery as an assistant. and work with the current student-ath­ "I love the game of basketball; I was "Some of the guys I started coaching However, instead of returning as a letes and the greater Valpo community. always that kid who was asking why. Why [as a grad assistant] had been my team­ graduate student or assistant coach, "I have always known I wanted to do we do certain things on the court or mates the year before, but the first cou­ Ward returned as the compliance co­ ordinator for Valpo athletics. As the coach in some way, shape or form," said just in general. I just love to continue to ple years I was just trying to help out in compliance coordinator, Ward inter­ current assistant women's basketball learn about the game; I have so much any way that I could and learn as much prets the NCAA regulations and bylaws coach Dani Franklin. more to learn, but I'm just excited to as possible," Roth said. "A lot of expe­ rience I got at St Joe, I was able to bring and ensures they are properly followed. Franklin graduated in 2018 after four teach the game of basketball," Franklin here. When you're a head coach there's He also deals with the student-athlete years of being a student-athlete for the said. a different perspective so I do think that's scholarships and eligibility. women's basketball team. Franklin holds Like Franklin, recent baseball grad­ FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 8:45 a.m. - Phi Delta Theta / Kappa Iota Pi Alumni Golf Outing - Aberdeen Golf Course 1:30 p.m. - Homecoming Kickoff Luncheon with Head Football Coach Landon Fox — Christopher Center, Community Room 3:15 p.m. — Class of 1969 Historic Bus Tour — Meet at North Door of Harre Union 2:30 p.m. - Premedical Arts Lecture - Neils Science Center, Room 234 3:30 p.m. - 2019 Alumni Award Recipients Panel Discussion - Center for the Arts, Duesenberg Recital Hall 4 p.m. - Dedication of the Richard E. Beumer P.E. Environmental Engineering Lab - Gellersen Hall, Room 142 4 p.m. — The Brown and Gold Cocktail Reception — Christopher Center, Community Room 6 p.m. — Crusader Kickoff BBQ — Harre Union, West Lawn 6 p.m. — 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet — Harre Union, Ballrooms A-C 6:30 p.m. - Phi Delta Theta / Kappa Iota Pi 100th Anniversary Bannquet - Hilltop Gym, Athletics-Recreation Center 7 p.m. — Welcome Reception for Sigma Theta/Chi Sigma/Chi Omega 100th Anniversary — Christopher Center, Community Room 7 p.m. - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Game Night - 810 Brown St. 7 p.m. — Sigma Tau Gamma Welcome Reception — 801 Union St. 7:30 p.m. — Quiet Reflection in the Chapel of Resurrection — Chapel 8 p.m. - Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Social - Pepe's Mexican Resturant, 1058 S State Road 2 8 p.m. - Fall Theature: "Barefoot in the Park" — Center for the Arts, University Theatre 8:30 p.m. — Homecoming Fireworkds Display — Resurrection Meadow 8:45 — Ice Cream Social — Christopher Center, Community Room 10 p.m. — Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Alumni Party — 810 Brown St. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 7:30 a.m. — Honors Breakfast for Donors & Scholars — Harre Union, Ballrooms A-C 8 a.m, - 6th Annual Dance Marathon FT5K Fun Run —Christopher Center, Community Room 8 a.m^ — Sigma Pi Alumni Breakfast — 805 Brown St. 9 a.m. — Sigma Theta/Chi Sigma/Chi Omega Historic Bus Tour — Christopher Center, Community Room 9 a.m. — Sorority and Fraternity Life Update — Christopher Center, Room 205 9 a.m. — Sorority Open House — Sorority Housing Complex on Union St. 9 a.m. — 4th Annual Phi Sigma Kappa Friends & Family Golf Outing — Robbinhurst Golf Club and Driving Range 9 a.m. — Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Breakfast — Center for the Arts, Room 1412 9 a.m. — Alumni Welcome / Honors Breakfast and Campaign Update — Helge Center 9:30 a.m. — Annual Meeting of the Valparaiso University Guild — Harre Union, Brown and Gold Room 9:30 a.m. — Foreign Languages and Literatures Open House — College of Arts & Sciences, Room 240 9:30 a.m. — Muffins and Mimosas — Center for Diaconal Ministry, 1304 LaPorte Ave. 10 a.m. — Robotic Football — Hilltop Gymnasium 10 a.m. — Sigma Theta/Chi Sigma/Chi Omega 100th Anniversary Luncheon — Christopher Center, Com.unity Room 10 a.m. — College of Engineering Facilities Open House — Gellersen and Fites Centers 10 a.m. — 70th Anniversary of the Engineering Lab — Gellersen Center, Room 120 10 a.m. — Phi Delta Theta House Corporation Board Meeting — Harre Union, Alumni Room 10:30 a.m. — Class of 1969 Historic Bus Tour — Meet at the North Door of the Harre Union I a.m. - Mathematics & Statistics and Computing & Information Sciences Alumni Gathering - Gellersen Center, Room 124 11 a.m. - Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Luncheon — Mueller Hall, Refectory II a.m. - Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni Meeting — Mueller Hall, Room 114 11 a.m. - Phi Kappa Psi Alumni BBQ - 801 Mound St. 11 a.m. — Crusader Street Fair — Athletics-Recreation Center 11:30 a.m. — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics & Astronomy Alumni Stand-Up Luncheon — Center for the Sciences 11:30 a.m. — Valparaiso University Alumni Association Annual Meeting — Brown Field Lawn 11:30 a.m. — OMP Alumni Brunch — University Guest House, 363 Mclntyre Ct. 11:30 a.m. — Valparaiso University Alumni Association Annual Meeting — Brown Field Lawn, Stage 12 p.m. - Phi Delta Theta Historic Bus Tour - Meet at North Door of Harre Union 12 p.m. - President's Circle and Crusader Fund Football Hospitality Tent - Brown Field, East End Zone 12:15 p.m. - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Sings the National Anthem - Brown Field 1 p.m. — Football Game vs. University of Charleston — Brown Field 2 p.m. - Fall Theatre: "Barefoot in the Park" - Center for the Arts, University Theatre 2 p.m. - Class of 2009 10th Reunion - 10th Reunion Tent, ARC Lawn 2 p.m. — Visit The Valparaiso University Television Studio — Schnabel Hall 3 p.m. — Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Gathering — Kappa Kappa Gamma House, 809 Union St 3 p.m. - Lambda Chi Alpha Homecoming BBQ - Mound St. Pavilion 3 p.m. — Sigma Pi Alumni Cookout — Sigma Pi House, 805 Brown St. 3:30 p.m. — Sigma Chi Homecoming Cookout — Future Sigma Chi House on Union St. 3:30 p.m. Sigma Beta Tau House Corporation Annual Meeting — 803 Brown St. 3:30 p.m. — Christ College Meet & Greet — Mueller Hall, Commons and Courtyard 4 p.m. — Homecoming Choral Concert — Chapel of Resurrection 4 p.m. — VUDU Homecoming Show — Neils Science Center, Room 234 4 p.m. — Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Reception BBQ — Phi Sigma Kappa House, 607 Union St. 4 p.m. - Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Pig Roast - Outside of 807 Mound St. 4:30 p.m. — Sigma Chi Homecoming Cookout — Mound Street Pavilion 4:30 p.m. — Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Board Meeting — 801 Union St. 4:45 p.m. — Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Reception and 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament — 801 Mound St. 5 p.m. — Sigma Phi Epsilon Catered Dinner — Sigma Phi Epsilon House, 705 Mound St. 5 p.m. — Sigma Pi Reunion and Dinner — Sigma Pi House, 803 Brown St. 5 p.m. - Class of 1999 Reunion - Christopher Center, Community Room 5 p.m. - Chi Sigma Xi "42 Blocks of Fire" Gathering - Uncle Manny's Gourment Pizza, 59 Indiana Ave. 5:30 p.m. - Class of 1969 and Brown and Gold Club 50th Reunion Dinner and Cocktails - Harre Union, Ballrooms A-C 6 p.m. — Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Meeting — Harre Union, Brown and Gold Room 6 p.m. - Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni BBQ - 801 Union St. 7 p.m. - Guild BBQ - Hilltop Gymnasium, The Athletics-Recreation Center 8 p.m. — Homecoming Orchestra Concert — Chapel of Resurrection 10 p.m. — Shakespeare Under the Stars — Under the Merlin Tree SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 8:30 a.m. —Valparaiso University Alumni Association Breakfast — Christopher Center, Community Room 9:30 a.m. — Brown and Gold Society, 50th, 20th, Chi Xi Alumni Gather for the Chapel Processional — Line up at Chapel Entrance 9:45 a.m. - Chapel Processional Begins with Pre-Service Music - Chapel of Resurrection 10 a.m. — Sunday Worship Service / Alumni Association Award Presentation — Chapel of Resurrection 11 a.m. - Picnic in the Park Sponsored by St. Teresa of Avila - Porter Health Amphitheatre, 68 Lafayette St. Valparaiso, IN 11:30 a.m. - Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Alumni Brunch - Phi Mu Alpha House, 810 Brown St. 2 p.m. - Fall Theatre: "Barefoot in the Park" - Center for the Arts, University Theatre page 6 etorch homecoming Nineteen alumni honored with awards announcement that I had ship to Uganda. We shipped represented the university well the Torch to DJing with a friend received the award and would eleven boxes of gear that they in their character and work­ late nights on WVUR to playing be honored at Homecom­ will receive in December," Ulm place. For his research and on endless intramural teams at ing. I had no idea that friends said. teaching, the Moores designa­ the ARC (not to mention many from college, my partner Lora Elizabeth Grossart, class tion was awarded to him by the Mound Street experiences from Shade and some friends I of '97, is receiving the Alum­ John and Rebecca Moores Pro­ mudslides, jello wrestling and work with on events in my ni Achievement Award for her fessorship. lip syncing battles)," she said. hometown were all working to­ outstanding achievement as a "I suppose I've managed to Bittner reflected on how his gether to nominate me for this physician in the United States distinguish myself one way or Valpo experience influenced Allison Pariso honor," Kathleen Ulm said. Army. another since 1988. Again, I'm his daily life. [email protected] Ulm, class of '90, will be "While I'm honored to re­ totally surprised by this. I fig­ "Great universities are made receiving the Alumni ceive this award, I don't feel ured I'd be the last person ever by great faculty and a clear vi­ Nineteen alumni will Community Service Award deserving of this award or even to get a Distinguished Alumni sion. Pretty much every day as a be recipients of various 2019 for her many service projects the nomination. I feel privi­ Award," Bittner said. professor I have an opportunity Valparaiso University Alum­ including those for the LGBT leged to have been a part of the Ulm shared some of her fa­ to inspire students to discover ni Awards (VUAA). They will community and a soccer Valpo tradition, and, like many vorite memories from her time and create," Bittner said. be honored at the Alumni equipment drive for Uganda. other alumni, appreciate the at Valpo. "I think my enthusiasm and Awards Banquet on Friday, "I'm honored to get this strong academic foundation I "Being at Valpo was always a energy as a professor draws Sept. 27 and at the Chapel bestowed upon me knowing gained at VU which prepared socially fun time for me. Being from the energy and enthusi­ service on Sunday. that so many Valpo grads work me for success in my career," a Gamma Phi and surround­ asm I experienced coming from There are seven hard every day volunteering Grossart said. ing myself with such positive every single professor I had at categories of awards which in­ around the world. Just recently, Moores Professor of women who were already do­ VU." clude the Distinguished Alum­ with the help of Laura Stukel, Chemical Physics at the Uni­ ing great things inspired me to Grossart will be discuss­ ni Award, the Alumni Achieve­ I was able to join forces with versity of Houston, Eric Bittner, want to do more and be more. ing her experiences in clinical ment Award, and the Alumni my business partner and our class of '88, is receiving the I loved the atmosphere of Val­ medicine and leadership in the Community Service Award. store, The Junkyard T-Shirt Shop Distinguished Alumni Award po and the opportunities I had military at the premedical col­ "I was surprised by the to gather used soccer items to which honors alumni who have to try anything from working at loquium on Friday, Sept. 27. JL U

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD \LUMNT SERVICE AWAI; iiric Bittner 4 Nathan Gordon-uo itharine Wehlinu 483 J,D ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Elizabeth Tatro '97 Grossart COMMUNITY fc Richard Pierce 85 SERVICE AWARD I.oren Loriq 473 Elizabeth llecht *69 DeMik *in '72 Thomas DeMik Hon "03 Jess Hunter-Bowman M7 J.D, 4 FIRST DECADE Kathleen Ulm 90 ACHIEVEMENT Shannon Speaker *09 Chi 2019 VUA/ Steven Lchmann *09 FACUUTV/STAFF AWARD RECIPIENTS OUTSTANDING YOUNG Derrick Carter '75 J.D. ALUMNI AWARD Ctirt Cichowski *81 JJD. Michael Allen 'OS, 408 fVtEd. Jeanie Ensinger Johnson *84 Cristal Clark *02 Rriseo Mark Schwehn '67

AWARDClaire Van Wagone r and Claire Weseman /The Torch page' thetorch Valpo media: evolution; Greek life then and now came Kappa Kappa Gamma. Valpofaculty The fraternities on campus, reflect on changes also starting out as local organi­ zations, made their transitions growth, success to fraternities and to national organizations be­ tween 1951 and 1960, with the sign images to photography and way according to current Gen­ sororities exception of one making the Organizations creative nonfiction can be sub­ eral Manager Ben Arino. transition in 1985. mitted to The Lighter. "[The app] Allows for alumni Both sororities and fraterni­ reminisce on past "Every undergraduate student or family the ability to listen in Allison Pariso ties on campus are more phil­ is invited to submit four pieces from anywhere in the world," [email protected] anthropic focused now than in accomplishes of any genre or median of their Ariano said. the past. choice. After we receive them, we As for what he wants to Greek Life, an integral part "A lot more philanthropic and changes anonymously review them in our achieve before he leaves his po­ of campus life for some stu­ type activities now and I think selection committee and we do a sition and graduates, it's to im­ dents, has been apart of Val­ that's a great thing and it gets Alexis Hodo blind vote on each piece and usu­ prove overall on air news. po's campus for many years. back to what fraternities and [email protected] ally send feedback to the artist," "I just want to get back to in­ Just like many other as­ sororities were all about to de­ said Haley Brewer, current Editor vestigative journalism or break­ pects of campus, Greek Life velop the character of those in In 1859, the Valparaiso Male in Chief of The Lighter ing news. I think we've gotten has changed over the years. them," said Eric Johnson, Dean and Female college was founded After the selection commit­ away from that but there's a way When fraternities and so­ of the College of Engineering. as one of the first coed colleges tee either agree or disagree on a to go back," Ariano said. rorities were first introduced Johnson graduated in 1987 in the United States. Through piece, it then will either go to the Valpo's newest media orga­ to campus, they were intro­ and was a member of Phi Kappa many name changes and adjust­ editors, or back to the editors to nization, Valparaiso University duced as local organizations. Psi during his time at Valpo. ments, today Valpo hosts over suggest corrections and ultimate­ Television or VUTV is less than Local organizations were Senior Assistant Director 3,000 undergraduate students, 18 ly decide if the piece can go in the a decade old. Started in 2010, one of a kind, meaning that of Admissions Mike Targonski Division I NCAA teams, and five finalized book. VUTV was founded to share sto­ they were the only chapter believes there are many more award winning, student run me­ More recently, The Lighter has ries that make up VU. and special to that particular opportunities for students to dia organizations. been focused on growth. After the idea to create VUTV college. choose from. Targonski was a Over 100 years old and still "We've been trying to focus was approved by the commu­ "We weren't apart of any member of Sigma Chi from the growing older each issue, The more on establishing ourselves in nication department and the national organization... When fall of'09-'12. Torch is Valpo's oldest media the literary world by going to con­ university administration, com­ the sororities shifted to be "There are also more fra­ organization. The Torch is com­ ferences and we're pushing oth­ munication students and fac­ apart of national organiza­ ternities to choose from now. I piled of news written and report­ er Indiana undergrad students ulty members began executing tions that they are now, it re­ think it has led to some strug­ ed on by the students, for the to submit to us as well," Brewer the idea of VUTV In the Fall of ally opened up a lot of possi­ gling to choose the right "fit" for readers. said. 2009. bilities for students. You've them, but it also offers so much Highlights of the last 100 years The Beacon, or Valpo's year­ In early 2010, the organiza­ got all these other chapters more to each person because of include, but are not limited to the book, have most of their books tion received Student Senate on other campuses whereas how different each organization development of the annual sa­ digitized by the University Ar­ approved VUTV as a funded or­ when we were just Alpha Xi is and what they offer each per­ tirical issue The Scorch, winning chives Department. The year­ ganization. In [Alpha Xi Epsilon] we were the son," Targonski said. College Weekly Newspaper of the books were issued many differ­ "We are officially a media only chapter that existed, so Many faculty members still Year six times and The Torch get­ ent titles throughout the history organization," said Jeff Greco, we didn't have that network," keep in touch with their fellow ting censored. of Valparaiso University and its one of the four founding mem­ said Laine Steinwart, chair of Greek Life members. In 2012, upon delivering cop­ predecessor, Northern Indiana bers of VUTV, in a Torch article the Department of Communi­ "But we had a large pledge ies of The Torch, the News Ed­ Normal School. in March 2010. cation and Associate Profes­ class and to this day, some of itor at the time, Chris Likeness, While The Beacon is consid­ Current Executive Director sor of Communication. those friends are still my dearest found no copies of the paper ered a yearbook, it's also seen as Heather Bricca's favorite part Steinwart, a Valpo gradu­ friends and we continue to stay in Kretzmann Hall. The papers a piece ofValpo history, drawing of the organization has been ate of 1988, was a member of in touch whether we're located were pulled due to the concern the alumni of Valpo in during seeing regular members tran­ Alpha Xi Epsilon during her nearby or most of them now are staff members felt the headlines Homecoming weekend. Former sitions into their e-board roles. undergraduate years. all over the country," Seibert would give prospective students, students can be seen picking up "The best part is to see them "I do think having the na­ said. "I was diagnosed with can­ according to a Torch article from Beacons across campus, reliving not being in this environment tional connection, that's been cer and some of my sorority sis­ November 2012. the glory days. and then learning everything very good for Valpo. At the ters even came to help me at the At the time, Director of Me­ "Our main goal is to capture and then growing as a leader," point when the university de­ hospital. The beauty of Greek dia Relations Nicole Niemi re­ Valpo's year in a certain amount Bricca said. cided to go with the nationals, Life is the opportunity to really leased this statement Nov. 13 in of pages and we capture every as­ As for how the organization it was very important for them build strong relationships and response to the incident: "The pect in a way that is unique," said has changed and grown, VUTV to move in that direction and strong friendships." Torch has been publishing news Ally Rekitzke, current Editor in has evolved with technology I think that it has given them Seibert also discussed the stories for the Valparaiso Univer­ Chief of The Beacon. "We've gone through a lot of a whole different profile, and possibility of sons and daugh­ sity community, giving a voice to Valpo's Radio Station WVUR- changing," Bricca said. "[We] a different support system ters following in their parents' students, since 1915. The Uni­ FM, The Source 95, went on the focus on streaming. 10 years than what we had when we footsteps. versity values the independent air in 1966. Talks of creating a ago, they couldn't even go live were just local," said Rin Seib­ "My daughter is a Kappa at student-run newspaper and sup­ station had been in the works for on the channel, it took them ert, Director of Recreational Butler. That legacy was kind of ports the endeavors of the report­ nearly a decade but eventually, one week to do a newscast." Sports and Assistant Director special too, just to have us to­ ers to cover campus news. We re­ WVUR became the first FM sta­ This weekend marks another of Athletics. gether and have that connec­ gret the removal of several issues tion in the city of Valparaiso. year of Valpo's Media organiza­ Seibert, a Valpo graduate of tion as a mother and a daughter of the Torch from Kretzmann Through many modernization tions being not only recognized 1976, was a member of Pi Beta too," she said. Hall and commit to displaying all changes, WVUR has adapted not by Student Senate, but the Val­ Chi during her undergraduate Overall, faculty mem­ future issues." only to the big picture movement po Student Body. The continua­ years. bers enjoyed their Greek life The Lighter, Valpo's literary of radio, but the college life. In tion of their success is not deter­ In 1998, sororities under­ experience. magazine began in 1954. Any­ 2012, WVUR began it's streaming mined by their staff or funding, went the shift from local or­ "I'm very glad I was part of thing from prose and graphic de­ service which has come a long but by the students and alumni. ganizations to national or­ a Greek organization, there's a ganizations. With that, the tremendous amount of learn­ local sororities that were es­ ing that comes through it. Not tablished here, merged with formal learning but a lot of the one of the national sororities. informal stuff about figuring Alpha Xi, Steinwart's sorori­ out how an organization works ty, became Pi Beta Phi and Pi and their role in shaping it," Beta Chi, Seibert's sorority be­ Steinwart said.