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FEBRUARY 27, 2008 VOLUME 62, ISSUE 14

“Unite the pair so long disjoined, knowledge and vital piety.” -Charles Wesley Northwest Nazarene University

Women’s Forensics team headed to basketball Bye, bye Ketchumstournament in Nashville takes down byALLI SCHISLER open competition only, so Seattle Univ. even our freshmen com­ Five N N U forensics petitors who are in their team members will at­ first year of participating in Williams leads tend the Nashville, Tenn. this activity competed di­ with 25 points National Christian Col­ rectly against experienced lege Forensics Invitational seniors”. Participants were March 6-10. Brenna Blair, Julia Fitch, byCALLYBEKKEDAHL The team recently re­ Rachel Allen, and Brandon turned from the Whitman Hagemeier. The NN Classic Forensics Tourna- All members who at- team m m University on Saturday Professor Brooke A^mV were able to reach personal night. With the win, NN U son, professor of commu­ goals. Senior Blair placed maintains a solid third spot nication studies and direc­ tor of forensics says, “It was SEE “FORENSICS” PG. 6 in the GNAC, a game and a half ahead of fourth-placed Saint Martins University. Ctusader Jenn Williams Divestment bill voted down led the way with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Nikki Schutte finished with State Affairs Committee votes down 12 points, 6 tebounds, and 2 The whole Ketchum family will be moving to India at the end of this academic year Sudan divestment 5-4, much to the blocks. Williams and Schutte leaving a job opening in Culver. Pictured from left to right: Brenna, Lauren, Ryan, Addy, and Angie (photo courtesy of Ryan Ketchum). dismay of NNU student efforts wete helped by Lindsay Bra­ dy’s 10 points and 3 steals, by CALLY BEKKEDAHL and Kristin Hein’s 6-point, Culver RD Ryan Ketchum and his family Idaho (PERSI) to divest 9-rebound, 2-steal, 2-block all its holdings in Chinese effott. For the last two weeks, companies that support several students, legisla­ Redhawk Jackie Thomas prepare for life in India next year the genocide in Sudan. led Seattle Univetsity with tors, and special interest This bill met resistance groups have been working 16 points in the loss, while from half of the commit­ byTREVAN HAUCK be making their new home The Ketchums heard about Laina Sobczak managed hard to pass RS 1367 to tee and the PERSI board in Ootacamund, India. Hebton over a year ago move it out of Committee members. a double-double, scoring Another NNU Residen­ Angie Ketchum, Ryan’s but just recently felt the and on to the Congressio­ 12 points and gtabbing 10 On Friday, February tial Directot will not be wife, applied for a nurs­ call to apply for a position. rebounds. nal floor to hopefully pass 15, a public hearing was teturning to NN U fot Fall ing position at Hebton “When Angie was 15 or 16, it into law. This bill would held to hear comments semester. Culver RD Ryan School in Ootacamund require the Public Employ­ SEE “WILLIAMS” PG. 9 Ketchum and his family will and was recently accepted. SEE “KETCHUM” PG. 6 ees Retirement System of SEE “DARFUR” PG. 2

^cs r£'«Ar4r.u%>'.V.. Index Weather SATURDAY NNU News nets 20% chance of showers. News 2 From the National Weather Service ■7 Opinion 4 I Low: 31 SGA Executive Cabinet Monday, March 3. See al Education Association. Campus Life 6 THURSDAY Sign-ups this week President Loeber for more 82 second graders from Sports 8 SUNDAY SGA Executive Cabinet information this week. Sherman Elementary A&E 10 Mostly sunny. Partly sunny. sign-ups are available in school will come to the Humor 12 I Low: 3 r I Low: 30° Student Development Education Club to Riley Library on March for the positions of SGA host 'Read Across 5 and NNU students iQuote of the week FRIDAY President, Social Vice I MONDAY America' and staff will read to President, and Execu­ The Education Club will fA computer once beat me Sunny! Mostly sunny. them. The event is to pt chess, but it was no match tive Vice President. Sign­ be hosting the annual Hi: 55° ) Low: 33° fli: 52° I Low: 31° celebrate the birthday lor me at kick boxing.' ups are open until Friday "Read Across America," of children's autho| jjand campaigning begins created by the Nation­ Dc Seuss. I 2 NEWS FEBRUARY 27, 2008 Editor position Tragedy strikes NorthernIllinois to leave SGA University by ANDREA SCHILLING Roebuck will be enabled by CHRIS DAVIS SIC Sauer 9mm semi-au­ the that the killer was dead to investigate the shooting. SGA is to expect major to have more control with tomatic, were all acquired at 5:12, and at 8:00 NIU “We will work to under­ changes next year as Senate the progress of the publica­ On February 14, a gun­ legally. According to Spe­ school president John Pe­ stand the motive of the as­ passed a bill last Wednesday tion. Currently, according man dressed in black en­ cial Agent Thomas Ahern ters announced six fatali­ sailant. If there is a way this to remove “The Crusader” to Roebuck, he is unable to tered a Northern Illinois of the Bureau of Tobacco ties including the gunman, tragedy could have been editor position from its list do so, which is one reason University lecture hall and and Firearms, “a criminal four dead at the scene, and anticipated or stopped be­ of officer members. A bill fueling the bill. opened fire on the students background check was two passing away at the forehand we will find it.” presented by junior Tony Through the editor posi­ from the stage for two min­ conducted ... It was a law­ hospital. Gov. Blagojevich also Napier allowed for unani­ tion being Temoved from utes, killing five students ful sale.” Kazmierczak’s father re­ mentioned that he will be mous approval by the Sen­ SGA, Roebuck hopes to and injuring sixteen others ICazmierczak bought his fused to make any official contacting university lead­ ate after deliberation. make the newspaper an before turning the gun on weapons, two magazines, statement; Kazmierczak’s ers and presidents across Napier and journalism independent product, an himself and holster from the same sister taped a note on her the state to “review their professor, Lucas Roebuck, action leading to the Jour­ The assailant, Stephen Internet dealer as the Vir­ door, reading, “We are both safety rules”. proposed the bill. The idea nalism department gaining Kazmierczak, had reported­ ginia Tech shooter. shocked and saddened. In This shooting is one of for the bill came from a more energy at the same ly stopped taking anti-de­ At roughly 3:06, Ka­ addition to the loss of in­ four in one week, the most conflict of interest between time. As a newspaper earn­ pressant medications, and zmierczak entered the nocent lives, Steven was a numerous in U.S. school the role of the editor and his ing respect from the student “had become somewhat Cole Lecture Hall from a member of our family. We history. On February 8, or her role on SGA. body, this change will only erratic in the last couple side door, armed with his are grieving his loss as well a nursing student shot “I have loved the chal­ allow for the publication to of weeks,” says Northern small arsenal, and began as the loss of life resulting two students and herself lenge of creating a whole gain even more force. Roe­ Illinois University Po­ shooting into the crowd of from his actions.” to death at a Louisiana new paper that the student buck said. lice Chief Donald Grady. students for two minutes N IU Police Chief Grady Technical College in Ba­ body seems to enjoy. It is While the loss of an of­ However, “there were no before killing himself At says Kazmierczak left no ton Rogue. A seventeen- hard to find time to do that ficer position comes with red flags,” says Grady, from 3:20 a message came up on note and said nothing to year old shot and criti­ and all of the SGA respon­ changes, Napier empha­ this “outstanding student,” the NIU website report­ the students in the lec­ cally wounded a classmate sibilities,” said current Cru­ sized The Crusader’s process who was “revered by the ing a possible gunman on ture hall. No motive has during a high-school gym sader editor, junior Amber for budgeting will stay the faculty, staff and students campus. At 4:14, campus been mentioned, however, class. A fourteen-year old Ford. “The editor next year same, where the organiza­ alike.” police reported that there Illinois Governor Rod shot a fifteen-year old Ju­ will be able to focus more tion must go through the The four guns used, a was no longer an imme­ Blagojevich said on Friday nior High student in Ox­ on the progression of the Ways & Means committee Remington 48 Sportsman diate danger passed, and that state and local police nard, California. The vic­ paper as a whole without in order to obtain funding. shotgun, a Clock 9mm, the shooter was no longer are working in combined tim was recently declared having the added stress of However, the editor’s salary High Point 380 pistol, and a threat. Police confirmed efforts, along with the FBI, brain dead. activities and meetings.” will now be up to the publi­ This new change shifts cation’s budget, rather than the editor selection from coming from SGA. . ( -if Student Development to Furthermore, the Cru­ Darfur the Journalism department. sader office will continue The goal of this change is to be located in the same aimed toward allowing the area upstairs in Student De­ continued from page 1 editor selection to be more velopment as it always has focused on his or her jour­ been. from both sides. Due to Committee Chairman, the bill and it failed. De­ Many of the Senators nalistic abilities. With the passing of the time constraints, an addi- Curt McKenzie, Nampa’s fending himself. Senator trusted the judgment of “This paper needs to con­ bill, high hopes are held for tional hearing was held on representative to the State McKenzie said that he PERSI, and believed that tinue its success in order for future of “The Crusader.” Wednesday, February 20, Legislature, and tell him was worried that this was they would not oppose the the journalism program to “This bill ensures a better bill without merit. Howev­ grow, and hiring an editor newspaper, and momentum er, Senator Davis, also con­ with a journalistic back­ for 'Ja. growing program,” cerned about this slippery ground will ensure that the /said SGA President, senior slope argument voted for paper is improving,” said Landon Loeber. the bill. He said that it was Ford. / / II “This bill is the first step tough to know where to By removing the /edi-// in the right direction,” said draw the line when direct­ tor position frorp/SG j Roebudk. ing PERSI’s investments, / / ^ but he decided that the line should be drawn at geno­ History/of Obama cide. Genocide is unique from all other socially re­ sponsible investments. It by ASSOCIATED PRESS ( an agreeable manner who is not divesting from non- was just beginning to cut environmentally friendly, Based on his Senate his­ his teeth on foreign policy alcohol, drug, or pornog­ tory, Barack Obama as pres­ issues when he decided to raphy companies. This bill ident would likely push to run for president. asked the PERSI board to expand human rights and Since he took office in do their small part in stop­ reduce poverty abroad us­ 2005, much of Obama's ping genocide, however Darfur women at a refugee camp in Chad (photo courtesyofwikicommons.org). ing cooperation rather than work attracted little, if any, small an impact they feel it confrontation. If foreign attention because of the na­ 2008 to allow more time that they support the bill. a “slippery slope” and that may be. Unfortunately for events permit. tion's focus on the Iraq war. for comments and to allow Students hoped that Chair­ passing this bill would open PERSI, this issue will not Aside from his vigorous Obama pushed through the committee to vote. On man McKenzie, who was the door for other types ofgo away, and they will be opposition to the Iraq war, legislation that condemned both days, there was stand­ undecided, would listen to bills concerned about so­ forced to deal with the fact Obama spent more of his violence by the Zimbabwe ing room only, due to the his constituents and sup­ cially responsible investing, that they are funding com­ time on the Senate Foreign government, for example. number of people inter­ port socially responsible would make its way to the panies that give money to Relations Committee on He- helped raise awareness ested on both sides of the investing. However, de­ Senate floor, forcing the the Sudanese government. speeches and inspirational about Darfur and called issue. spite the efforts of so many. Idaho Legislature to de­ If anyone is interested in trips than on investigations on the administration to Students had been en­ Chairman McKenzie, cide PERSI’s investments helping this cause, please and aggressive oversight. He do more to reduce global couraged to tell every­ along with four other Sen­ instead of its own Board of contact Tony Napier, Joe was a junior senator with poverty. one they knew to call the ators, voted against passing Directors. Seiders, or Joelle Friesen. FEBRUARY 27,2008 NEWS 3

Ex-cop faces the death penalty for AP News Blurbs: killing pregnant woman Around the world in five stories

by ASSOCIATED PRESS who argued that execution after 20, 25 or 30 years, wavering at times, he ac­ Roadside bombing growth and an ongoing would leave the couple's If the jury recommends cepted responsibility for his takes the lives of six regional terrorism threat A former police officer 2V'2-year-old son, Blake, an death, the judge can reduce crimes. KABUL, Afghanistan were the focus of talks should face execution for orphan. the sentence to life, some- "Ladies and gentlemen A roadside bomb hit a planned Tuesday with killing his pregnant lover vehicle carrying five po­ U.S. Defense Secretary and their unhorn daughter, licemen and a child in Robert Gates. a prosecutor told jurors on eastern Afghanistan on The Pentagon chief was Tuesday. Tuesday, killing all six, of­ expected to raise the pros­ "Bohby Cutts deserves ficials said. pects of New Delhi’s plan the maximum sentence al­ Taliban militants have for a $10 billion fighter lowed hy law in the state of increasingly aimed their jet purchase — which Ohio. That's the sentence attacks at police, killing features bids from major of death," assistant Stark more than 925 officers U.S. defense contractors County Prosecutor Den­ in 2007 alone. Afghan Boeing Corp. and Lock­ nis Barr told jurors who police often work in heed Martin. convicted Cutts earlier this small groups in remote Gates arrived at mid­ month and must recom­ and dangerous territory, day for a series meetings mend a sentence. where they are outnum­ with the prime minister, Barr said the state had bered and outgunned by the minister of external met its burden to prove that insurgents. affairs and other elected Cutts deserves to die for his The blast happened in officials in the parliamen­ crimes. the eastern Khost prov­ tary government. Two appearances by Cutts ince close to the border on the witness stand were with Pakistan, said police the emotional highlights of chief Gen. Mohammad Iran calls documents his trial in the death of Jes­ Ayub. He blamed the at­ indicating that they sie Davis, 26, and the nearly tack on Taliban militants. had nuke program, Former Canton police officer Bobby Cutts Jr. is lead into the Stark County Common The victims included five ‘forgeries’ full-term fetus. Pleas courtroom of Judge Charles E. Brown Jr. for a pretrial hearing at the Stark County Two weeks ago, Cutts Safety Center Friday, Jan. 18,2008, in Canton, Ohio. Cutts has pleaded not guilty to ag­ policemen and a 3-year VIENNA, Austria sobbed on the witness stand gravated murder and other charges tied to the death of Jessie M. Davis and her unborn old child, said Lutfullah The U.N. nuclear mon­ as he testified that he had ac­ child (AP Photo/Scott Heckel, Pool). Babakarheil, a local gov­ itoring agency presented cidentally killed Davis with ernment official. They documents that diplomats an elbow blow to the throat "This penalty is to be used thing that has happened of the jury. I'm asking you were traveling in a private said indicate Iran nay_ during a disagreement at sparingly," Mack said. just seven times in Ohio in to spare my life, " Cutts vehicle, he said. have focused on a nuclear her northeast Ohio home The jury was scheduled 27 years. said in an unsworn state­ weapons program after and dumped her body at a to begin deliberating a sen­ Jurors found Cutts not ment, which exempted him 2003 — the year that a park in a panic. tence recommendation after guilty of aggravated murder from cross-examination by Secretary of State wins U.S. intelligence report Defense attorney Fer­ hearing the judge's instruc­ in the death of Davis but prosecutors. China’s help on disman- says such work stopped. nando Mack said execution tions on the law. convicted him of a lesser Apologizing to the teary- ding N. Korea’s Nukes Iran again denied ever would be inappropriate be­ Cutts, 30, was convicted charge of murder in her eyed members of Davis' BEIJING trying to make such arms. cause it should be reserved of aggravated murder in the death. family sitting in the front Secretary of State Con- Ali Ashgar Soltanieh, the for the "worst of the worst," death of the fetus. He could Cutts took the stand row, Cutts said he could not doleezza Rice won a ver­ chief Iranian delegate to including serial killers. receive the death penalty, Monday to plead with ju­ express in words how he felt bal assurance Tuesday the International Atomic "This is a situation that life in prison without parole rors who convicted him. knowing that he had killed from China to use its Energy Agency, dismissed got out of hand," said Mack, or life with parole eligibility Sniffling and his voice her and the baby. influence to jump-start the information show­ the stalled process of dis­ cased by the body Mon­ mantling North Korea’s day as “forgeries.” nuclear programs. Yet it The Writers Guild strike ends and was unclear when or how the Chinese would follow Senate likely to reject new episodes hit the tube through. proposal to cut off war In broad discussions money by IAN BAUDER with Chinese officials. WASHINGTON for work distributed over Carr. “That system, fairly Rice also won an agree­ Democrats facing rejec­ The Writers Guild of the Internet. The deals es­ unchanged through the ment from China to tion of a proposal to cut America officially ended sentially doubled the rates years, has historically been resume an on-again, off money for the Iraq war their strike last week when paid for TV shows and films lucrative for writers.” off-agai^ human rights are deliberating their next 92 percent of the members sold as Internet downloads, Industry insiders are now dialogue with the United step in trying to rebuild of the guild agreed on a fi­ but only after certain break saying that this strike may States and she pleased her anti-war momentum. nal contract with the Hol­ points have been reached. lead to another strike, this Chinese hosts by restating In recent months, vio­ lywood studios and the Di­ They also require studios to time by the Screen Actor’s firm U.S. opposition to a lence in Iraq has declined rectors Guild of America. hire union actors on con­ Guild, whose contract will Taiwanese referendum on and the Baghdad gov­ “The strike is over. Our tent made specifically for be up this summer. Uni­ United Nations entry that ernment has made small membership has voted, the Internet. versity of Texas professor has infuriated Beijing. steps toward political and writers can go back to Some critics such as Da­ David Prindle, who wrote reconciliation, including Writer Issac Ho joins strik­ ing writers outside the NBC work,” Patric M. Verrone, vid Carr of the New York a history of SAG told the plans to hold provincial Studios in Burbank, Calif. president of the West Coast Times question the “vic­ Los Angeles Times that “It’s Broader military rela­ elections on Oct. 1. While Tuesday, Jan. 8,2008. The guild, said in a statement. tory” claimed by the writ­ definitely a possibility that tions dominate Defense j Democratic voters remain Golden Globes, the ceremo­ The writers managed a ers guild. “The strike was we’re heading into an era of Secretary Gates talks in largely against the war, ny known for getting Holly­ gain in areas such as wages, bad for writers in the short management labor conflict India the security improvement wood's awards season off to a rollicking start, will be re­ residual fees, and health term, “ said Carr. The ab­ with Hollywood... There’s NEW DELHI, India has helped to cool anxiety duced to a news conference care. One of the more no­ sence of the writers for an a new tone, a tone of ‘We’re India’s quest to mod­ among Republicans and Sunday by the writers strike table aspects of the agree­ extended amount of time fed up and we’re not going ernize its military against stave off legislation de­ and will likely draw picket ment was the provision to has changed the way that to take it anymore.’” a backdrop of China’s manding that troops start lines and lack star power. pay union members more studios finance pilots, said burgeoning defense coming home. (AP Photo) 4 OPINION FEBRUARY 27,2008

Fashion and national symbols don’t mix Student leadership is for everyone symbols into mass pro­ kuffiyahs as peace scarves. without the faith to back STAFF EDITORIAL tJymboU are incredibly duced trends. In the 1960s, The store pulled the prod­ it up? Isn’t it the same for powerful. They encompass Che Guevaras signature uct off the shelves follow­ Palestinians? J t ’s the time of year for student leadership. RA, Peer the thoughts and feelings beret and Mao Zedong’s ing a deluge of complaints. If you support the Pal- Mentor, Bible Study Leader and Crusader Editor applica­ of a movement. More than cap were popular state­ The complaints, however, tions are all available. SGA and class council elections are that, however, symbols ments. Che’s portrait has showed the ignorance of coming up soon as well. often represent an entire also become fashionable. the complainers. Within our student body, there are a lot of people with a people and their struggle. Did people actually They pulled the kuffiyahs wide variety of gifts and talents that could be used for stu­ In the United States, the know what they were say­ because people complained dent leadership. Unfortunately, some of these students may red, white and blue em- ing when they wore the that they symbolized vio­ feel that they aren’t qualified for these positions. Che beret or tb&jvlao cap? lence. Kuffiyahs don’t It does seem as though the same people get the same posi­ Perhaps the first few did, symbolize violence. They tions every year. And you can’t blame someone for wanting but those who followed symbolize support for an to get involved. For a newcomer to the scene, this undoubt­ almost certainly didn’t real­ oppressed people group. edly is intimidating. However, just because you haven’t ever ize what they were actually Some Muslims also criti­ been involved in student leadership before doesn’t mean you supporting. cized Urban Outfitters for can’t be involved now. Today’s equivalent is the appropriating their culture. The only way that our school will continue to be a well by AIMEE NILES “kuffiyah”, the traditional This makes much more rounded institution is if everyone uses their abilities to their Yasser Arafat's famous sense. Urban Outfitters was highest potential. Arab headdress. It repre­ head covering is a sents solidarity- with the profiting from a culture kuffiyah. Traditionally So who cares if you’ve never been an RA before, or if you body oiir, country'sgrtat Palcstinialn people, and in that isn’t underdopd. 'Now they are black and white dont think you’re popular enough to be class president? If effort for life, liberty and Iraq—resistance. . Claire’s and After Thoughts (photo courtesy of Ajmee ;^ u have the skills and Ae drive to just try, you probably freedom. As Americans, These scarves mean dif-, are trying the same tactics. Niles). h%ve what it t^kes to succeed in those positions. And they we- understand;', this. Our ferent things depending Teenage girls are now wear­ always say that you aujtpmaticaliy ipcteaSe yoqr.chapces for children a#fe taught; from: on the colers and how one,’in g these povyerfiil symbols estinian, -cause or the Iraqi being liired by putting in the applicatiofti ■ an early age how impor­ wears them and where you for feshion and- have no resistance movement, wear Those hiring for leadership positions look for experience, tant the flag is and what it are in the Middle East. idea what it means. a kuffiyah with pride. If but they also want to make sure that there are a wide variety has stood for throughout But, the general meaning As Christians, don’t you you’re just looldng for of people applying. The school really wants to give everyone history. of them is solidarity with get a little annoyed when fashionable accessory, look a chance to succeed and last year, they were actually haymg Other countries have Palestine. people wear crosses, or someplace else. a difficult time finding applicants. similar symbols and, unfor­ Last year, the store WW JD bracelets or “Jesus Don’t be discouraged by influences around you—take a tunately, fashion turns these Urban Outfitters sold is my homeboy” t-shirts chance and do something different. Killing elephants is a risky measure to protect agriculture The danger of extinction is too great to legalize culling

T h e South African gov­ it would stop the killing of elephants. Consequently, be a last resort if other world populations has the largest land mammals, ernment announced that elephants. And guess what? they have begun taking methods proved to be inef­ caused a huge problem with but they are known to be it would begin allowing It worked! By eliminating over the areas that people fective (such as relocation balancing habitats for ani­ one of the most intelligent elephants to be killed for the demand for ivory, we live, causing a danger to the or contraceptive methods). mals and humans. However, animals on earth. I know an population control. How­ people and their livelihood. But even under strict guide­ we should remember that elephant that can open its ever, I find it interesting Elephants have been known lines, what will stop some­ animals lived here before we own doors and paint. that twenty years ago, the to demolish crops at an one from taking advantage did and that we are not the How do we measure the opposite discussion was tak­ alarming rate (not surpris­ of the policy and going too only creation on earth. value of a life? How much ing place because elephant ing, seeing as they can eat far? Experts say that there are like humans do animals populations were in serious nearly 300 pounds a day). Given the fact that el­ too many humans on earth need to be before killing decline. This ban helped the pop­ ephants almost died off at as well—should killing be an them for reasons other than In 1989, a worldwide ban RYAMBLR K>RI> ulation grow into thriving one point, we should be option for human popula­ basic survival is murder? All was placed on the import numbers. So how do we sensitive about this issue. tion control? We have con­ of God’s creation is valu­ and export of ivory in an were able to nearly triple decide how many elephants We could be giving people traceptives and those appar­ able—and it should be our effort to end poaching and the population nearly 20 are worth saving before they an excuse to start killing for ently aren’t working for us, job to protect it. preserve elephants. The log­ years later. become a problem? ivory and putting this pop­ so maybe that should be a ic behind the ban was that Now, the government The government stated ulation at risk once again. “last resort.” by stopping the ivory trade. says that there are too manythat killing them off would The massive growth in Elephants are not only

“The first duty of a newspaper is to be Letters to the editor accurate. If it be accurate, it follows that it is msa^er fair.” Dear Editor: games left in the season and they still have Est. 1942 —Herbert Bayard Swope I am writing this in response to the two a great chance of making it into the tourna­ articles about the men and women’s basket­ ment. In fact, the women are now ranked EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF REPORTERS GRAPHIC DESIGN ball teams. In last week’s paper the article number 7 in the regional poll which would Ian Bander Kyle Andersen Amber Ford on the men’s team was titled “Men’s basket­ put them in the postseason if it were to start Colly Bekkedahl ball keeps the dream alive” but never in the today. I just wish that your writers would CO-EDITOR Chris Davis The Crusader article did it mention what the dream was. know what they are writing about before it Aimee Niles Darby Montgomery 623 Holly Street, Box C is put in the paper. Alii Schisler Nampa, Idaho 83686 Along with the dumb title, some of the facts -Phil Meyer SECTION EDITORS 208-467-8656 in the article were incorrect, for example Erevan Hauck | News COPY EDITOR [email protected] Jason Simmons scored 17 points, which Sophomore Aimee Niles \ Opinion Aubrie Scott was a season-high and not a career-high. Andrea Hall \ Campus The opinions expressed The women’s article was titled “Lady Sad- Letters to the editor may he sent to Life BUSINESS in this newspaper do not ers beaten by Seawolves; postseason hopes [email protected]. Anonymous submissions Derek DeRooy \ Sports Tony Napier necessarily reflect those of dwindling”. The issue with this is that the will not be accepted. Letters under 200 words Rachael Finch | Arts & Taylor Hauck the staff, student life, the Seawolves were ranked number 8 in the are likely to he published. The decision to faculty or administration Entertainment nation, and although it would have been a publish letters rests solely with the opinions PHOTOGRAPHY of Northwest Nazarene big win for the women there are plenty of editor. Robin McConkey University FEBRUARY 27,2008 OPINION 5

Tax reforms would benefit all changing to a flat tax system cuts out unnecessary bureaucracies

brackets based on what they that taxes income based on understand; it requires vast A the United States make. Once you reach a how much an individual amounts of bureaucratic la­ continues to advance in al­ certain level you “graduate” makes. The standard flat tax bor and paperwork through most every aspect of societyinto a higher bracket, and proposed in recent years has the Internal Revenue Ser­ and technology, many of itsthese higher brackets are been around 17 percent of vice. By comparison, a flat governmental systems and an individuals income. tax system is a much sim­ policies have evolved to ac­ Generous exemptions pler system. One flat rate commodate and promote would be given under a applied to all income with such growth. flat tax to ensure poor various rebates for the bot­ One area that has re­ families do not have to pay tom third of families and mained steadfast since its large amounts. Tax deduc­ the regular benefits that implementation is our na­ tions would be given to come with civil situations tional income tax system. married, unmarried, and such as marriage or armed The current tax system is couples or individuals with service. outdated and archaic; this dependents. The need for a govern­ can easily be proven when A flat tax would create a ment organization as large we look at the options avail­ more investor friendly sys­ as the Internal Revenue able, specifically a flat tax taxed at a higher rate. tem. Having a single flat tax Service will be eliminated system. This is a system There are no brackets in rate in the neighborhood of and a smaller, more effi­ that has already had a large a flat tax system; all income 17 percent for individual cient group can be put in its amount of success in many receives the same rate of and corporate income al­ place saving large amounts other countries. To many tax. lows for businesses to be of government money. people, a flat tax is the fairest A Flat Tax Deduction able to carefully predict Americans are finding and most democratic way to system would be better for their tax burden and there­ that it is not fair to create a create national revenue. the welfare of the US and its fore have more stability in system of inequality when it A graduated income tax, citizens, because a Flat Tax their finances which is a big comes to taxation and they the current system, is made would insure that all Ameri­ draw to foreign investors. want a solution that brings of brackets set from the low­ cans are taxed fairly. It would The current tax code we everyone to an equal level to est income to the highest. do away with the progres­ have in place is extremely share the burden of funding Individuals fall into these sive or graduated program complex and difficult to our government.

Allowing students to carry concealed guns is unnecessary and dangerous

feeling of protection. When that their rights are being defensive of themselves, and In light of the school out of town, in a place I am infringed upon, and take be more prone to threaten shootings at Virginia Tech, not familiar with and where the gun to school anyway?with a gun? Louisiana Technical Col­ drunkards camp out, guns Won’t there be hundreds, Imagine, for a minute, lege, and most recently provide a simple measure perhaps thousands, of law­ that one of these disturbed Northern Illinois Univer­ students shows up at our sity, college students across own NNU. If I carry a con­ the country are wanting the cealed handgun, I aggravate ability to carry a concealed the situation even more by weapon on campus. pulling it out. Advocates of concealed Yes, I might neutralize the carry laws claim that if they shooter. But I’ve destroyed “carry” in self-defense, in­ the atmosphere of learning cidences of these school that I myself want to see. shootings could have been against the unlikeliest of breaking gun carriers on the I’ve become the evil that I decreased in number. This circumstances. largest of American univer­ would not stand for. is certainly not the solution School is no place for sity campuses? And if I miss? W hat if I to our problems. a gun. School is a place Professors may feel highlystart a fire fight? What if I In Idaho, students have of peace, a setting where uncomfortable with the hit another innocent stu­ been lobbying for a bill to you can study without the situation. They hold the dent myself? What if the legalize concealed weapons thoughts of violence run­ grade book in their hands, shooter shoots me? Will he on college campuses. Idaho ning through your head. and they stand in front of stop? No, I tell you, they Senate Bill 1381, has been How will we feel, as a stu­ dozens of students. How are will keep shooting. held up since last week in dent body, if we know that they not supposed to feel They say that violence legislation, until proper students are carrying con­ singled out, like a sitting begets violence. Nine times “revisions” have been made cealed weapons from class duck? Pacifist students and out of ten, they’re right. to the bill. While the bill to class? Don’t guns, legal professors, just as bright as To carry a gun, even le­ would allow students to or not, create a distressed the next, may feel pushed gally, gives in to the fear. It “carry,” it would also re­ atmosphere? away from schools with gives the shooter a sense of quire them to be approved Bill 1381 stated, before concealed carry laws. respect, knowing that peo­ by school administrators. being recalled, that students’ If you mean to tell me ple take them seriously. It I admit that it has been applications for concealed that there aren’t bullies at destroys the school setting, occasionally beneficial for carry would have to be ap­ the college level, you’re replacing it with a state of an individual to carry a proved by school adminis­ missing a lot. If someone is nervousness, and of students handgun in the past. I my­ tration. If some students are feeling bullied, and there is alert to the dangers that are, self have carried in certain barred from legally having a a concealed carry law, what sadly, in their room. Con­ situations, be it “in the gun on their campus, while will keep the bullied from cealed Carry Laws will al­ field” or at a gravel pit for others are allowed, do you bringing a gun to school most certainly lead to more plinking. think that students will let to defend themselves? violence. A gun creates, for me, a that slide? Or will they feel Won’t the bullied feel more 6 CAMPUS LIFE FEBRUARY 27,2008 Students Forensics headed to Nashville for national vs. Staff Christian school invitational in March The antics of continued from page one second in prose interpreta­ in high school and even forensics tournament in nice to get away from the tion and fourth in program made it to the state level Walla Walla, but says she secular competition. A lot the young and oral interpretation. This with an original piece, this is pleased with the perfor­ of the pieces at other tour­ achievement qualified Blair is her first year on a foren­ mances of her teammates. naments reflect the secular shameless for Nationals. sics team. She says she has When asked what she nature of the other schools, Julia Fitch, junior, re­ learned to stretch her per­ has learned through her but at Christian Nationals ceived third place in prose formance abilities and pres­ experiences, Hawn says, “I it will be much cleaner and by DARBY MONTGOMERY -Sarah VaraJfy^ Courtney interpretation, fourth place ent herself as many differ­ use the skills I’ve learned more enjoyable.” Roberts, Fr. in informative speaking, ent characters. She says, “I through forensics not only Hawn also encourages W hat is life without ex­ and third place in program have learned the rules and to speak publicly, but to students to consider the ploration, without chance­ “Skinny dipping at a little oral interpretation. styles of forensics pieces write papers, present my­ forensics team calling it fun taking and rule-breaking? girl’s church camp, all the Freshman Rachel Allen, and tournaments.” She self in a dignified manner and entertaining. And, she Every generation appears female counselors.” who did not feel well dur­ also enjoys being able to and exude confidence even says, “You get credit for it.” to be more outrageous than -Stacy Martin, Jr. ing the competition, still travel with the team. when I feel none.” Allen agrees, saying even the next. Is that really true? got fifth place in prose in­ Brandon Hagemeier, Students Allen, Blair, students unsure of what fo­ “The Crusader” asked “Killed a squirrel. I threw terpretation and third place freshman, got third place Hawn, Fitch, and Jason rensics is, should consider NNU students and pro­ a rock at a power line, the in drama interpretation. Al­ in both of his impromptu Montgomery are eager for joining. fessors and staff for stories squirrel dodged to miss it len says she is pleased with speaking rounds. the opportunity to attend Students interested in about the craziest, most and fell off the power line. her performance, especially Freshman Allison Hawn, the National Christian Col­ forensics should contact risky or most interesting And I also drove to Mexico considering her illness. who has been involved in lege Forensics Invitations. Professor Adamson or Mrs. thing they have done. Due on a three day weekend.” Though Allen competed forensics since high school, Allen says she is eager Letha Quinn, assistant di­ to limited response from -Matt Gilroy, Sr. in drama competitions was unable to attend the to visit Tennessee, “It’ll be rector of forensics. staff members, representa­ tion is biased, but the stories “Paintballing in my are just as fun. underwear, and it was Ketchum family feels called to India snowing.” STUDENTS -John Bartlow, Jr. Culver RD will not be returning this fall; Student Development “Craziest thing I have ever done is lived homeless “Sat on a live alligator now searching to replace two valued campus families on the streets of Puyallup and put my hands in its with my best friend Tyler. mouth.” continued from page one We told our moms we were -Tim Green, Fr. going camping. We 'dressed she attended an event here assignment, we have no in old clothes and just “Train hopping.” at NNU and during one idea what will come next, roamed around the city try­ —Zach Beech, Sr. of the services really felt much like we didn’t quite ing to get free food. We also like God was calling her know we’d be going to In­ rode our bikes 40 miles to “Accidentally mooned to dedicate her life to serv­ dia following our stay at the Tacoma Mall when we my entire church-It was the ing others. She felt par­ NNU. We believe God will were bored.” wind and a skirt.” ticularly called to India and make clear our next steps in -Dane Manley, Jr. —Jen Glowers, Sr. deeply inspired by the life the same way he has done of Mother Theresa” said during this transition. We “In Costa Rica I went ca­ “Put peanut butter on Ryan. would certainly love to re­ ble gliding, 600ft up, above bread.” The school has a clinic on turn here, as we love this the jungle floor; pretty —Art Flores, Soph. campus and was seeking a institution, its people, and crazy” western nurse because of its Ryan and Angie Ketchum with the music ministry team what it stands for” said they accompanied to india in Juiy 2007 (photo courtesy -Brenna Blair, Sr. PROFESSORS international community. Ryan. Ryan Ketchum). “I took a friend’s car and The family will be living on This recent development “ W e drove it to Boston, without campus in India and Ryan guys, the Residential Life posting for the freshman comes on the heels of the took a asking. He wasn’t pleased will be working with the (RDs, RAs, wing teams) guys’ RD has been up for announcement that Dooley bunch but we’re still friends.” music program there. Their and Student Development a week and we already have RD Candice Blenker will of con­ —Dr. Glena Andrews assignment is a three-year staff. And friends among nine applicants”. Pearson be leaving and the current struction term, which is standard for faculty, staff, and adminis­ also said that the applicants RD of Ford Hall, Robbyn cones “I hand fed a 4ft. trout the job according to Ryan. tration all across campus.” range from young to old Lande, is moving over to and' and the trout almost bit my The Ketchum’s have lived said Ryan. Along with and that some are alumni replace her. Job postings blocked finger off.” on campus in Culver Hall Ryan and Angie will be and some are not. for both positions have off all the exits to a round- —Dr. Jamee Nixon for the past three years “We their three daughters: Lau­ The Ketchums are un­ been previously posted on a-bout. The cars went round will miss the community of ren, Brenna, and Addy. sure where God will lead N N U ’s website and have and round until they finally campus: the students, the Karen Pearson, director them after their stay in In­ just recently closed. just drove over them.” energy of life with freshmen of student life, said “ The dia. “After our three year -Matt Stark, Jr.

“I went rock climbing in sandals with no ropes. Cam pus Not very exciting but crazy because ir was not smart; hiking trip turned rock climbing.” Candids -Debbie Holston, Fr. “Hugged a tiger that this guy had in his backyard.” A profusion of screenprinted rabbits “Hopped a border in —Dr. Jennifer Chase invaded the art building's freight eleva­ Canada in a church van tor last week. Made by junior art major which had the words ‘Expe­ “Rode in the Good Year Kim Conrad, the installation combines her work in Sculptural Installation and rience the freedom’ on the blimp.” skills the artist has learned in the re­ side.” —Tim Milburn cently reinstated Screenprinting course (photo by Andrea Hall). FEBRUARY 27,2008 CAMPUS LIFE 7

The early years of Time Out New English honor society Wednesday night worship began in the ‘80s active on campus NNU chapter offers networking by AIMEE NILES already talked about the “better days” of Time Out, and scholarships Time Out has been a says Shandorff. By the 1997-1998 by ALU SCHiSLER Speer will serve as modera­ I tradition on Wednesday )( tor for several workshops. nights for years. Beginning school year, attendance for 4 in the early 1980s, “it was Time Out had dropped to A prominent English Dr. Speer has been a I I an established program five or six students a week. honor society. Sigma Tau member of Sigma Tau Delta when I came in 1992” said “We didn’t need to kill it, Delta, is becoming active on since college, though he Chaplain Gene Schandorff. so much as bury it,” said campus. The NNU chapter became especially active in ,-eC i However, in ’92, people Schandorff. That year, of Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha the 1990s. Dr. Speer has 4 NNU made the decision Omicron Omicron, headed attended four Sigma Tau , I J that Time O ut was to by english professor Dr. Delta conventions. come under SchandorfFs Time out provides a quiet time for friends to pray and Ralph Speer, provides liter­ He believes the conven­ direction and would not worship together (photo by Robin McConkey). ary and networking oppor­ tion offers valuable presen­ be a student led program. tunities for members. tation experience and net­ Schandorff also said ter­ Coordinator Mark Walker Study Leaders and Peer Sigma Tau Delta is an working opportunities and and the rest of NNU’s Mentors—told them Time international honor societyhopes more students will i minating it for a year, was 1 also on the table. leaders decided at LEAD O ut was the thing to do for undergraduate students, attend next year. He hopes However, N N U wasn’t retreat to bring Time Out on Wednesday nights. The graduate students, and pro­ several students will submit ready to give up on Time back. Every leader commit­ freshman, and student fessionals. It is a member of papers to be read at the next Out. ted to attending Time Out leaders swelled Time Out the Association of College convention. He encourages The 1997-98 SGA for the first few months of numbers to 400-500. The Honor Societies and high- students to consider Sigma didn’t want this to happen. school. momentum has carried and achieving English and non- Tau Delta. i Schandorff says President It started out sim­ Time Out continues to be English majors. Dr. Speer says of the so­ j Reverend Larry Waltemeyer Chris Field wanted one ply enough, with trick­ a staple of spiritual life on The society has scholar­ ciety, “It is a great orga­ prays in 2004 (from more year to make it hap­ ing freshman. The fresh­ campus. ship opportunities. There nization and... helpful to archives). pen. Campus Ministries man leaders— RAs, Bible are 750 active Sigma Tau students.” Dr. Speer hopes Delta chapters. to induct several more stu­ March 5-8 is the annual dents into the society before Removal of Sigma Tau Delta interna­ the end of the semester. tional convention in Lou­ The induction ceremo­ tree stumps isville, Kent. Dr. Speer and ny for NNU’s Sigma Tau sophomore english major Delta chapter was in Janu­ begins and Sigma Tau Delta mem­ ary. Current members in­ ber Seth Clark will be at­ clude Mitch Kochis, Caitlin n-(! Science building tending the convention, Bean, Rachael Finch, Laurie may be on track which features workshops Burgemeister, Alii Schisler, and presentation opportu­ and Seth Clark. for Spring ‘09 nities for students. Students interested in Clark will hold position of joining the society should Right: Heavy construction chair in two sessions at the contact Dr. Darrin Grinder, equipment was brought in convention, including “The head of the English depart­ Tuesday afternoon to begin Bible Tells Me So; 16 and ment, or Dr. Speer for more the removal of nine tree stumps in preparation for 17 Century British Lit” and information. digging the foundation for “Poetry: Wide Awake.” Dr. the new science building (photo by Andrea Hall). February class retreats considered successful Despite the flu, a good time was had by all in McCall Wednesday, February27 11:30 a.m; Aluwni Fair (in the Student Center after , the Alumni Chapel) included Dr. Anstine who by DARBY MONTGOMERY relationship building. night, followed by worship. 9:00 p.m; Time Out w ith Amber Ford Students had free time “It was a great night of re­ spoke on denying oneself (in the Science Lecture Hall) , The last two weekends after Dr. Allen’s message, ally discovering what God and carrying the cross daily 10:00 p.m; Wednesday Nite Live; Header's Theater have been class retreats, first where some played “Gui­ was saying to each of us di­ and Ashley Morman who Thursday February 28 juniors and seniors, then the tar Hero” and others went rectly,” said Larson. spoke on not letting sin get 10 a.m.-2;90 p.m; Career Fair in Johnson Sports sophomore retreat this last snowshoeing. Later every­ Despite close to 20 stu­ in the way with one’s walk Center weekend, both in McCall. one headed up to go tubing dents getting sick that with God. Friday February 29 The junior/senior retreat at the Activity Barn. The weekend, students still had Snowshoeing, tubing at Last day of Career Week-interviews w ith started out last Friday night whole facility was rented to a good time. “It [the retreat] the Activity Barn and play­ prospective employers 7:00 p.m.; 8SL Speed dating a t the Nampa M arket at the Steelhead’s Hockey N N U and “everyone loved was really fun” said senior ing Mafia were common game; the Steelheads lost it,” said Kim Larson, senior Jay Younger. themes at both retreats. Saturday March 1 in overtime. Early Saturday class president. After tub­ “If you weren’t there, I’d “Everyone helped so much 8 a.m.-noon; SIFE Entrepreneurial Fair in the Hrandt Center Lobby morning, students piled ing there was worship and say you really missed out,”and it was a freakin’ awe­ 8;00 p.m; M r NNU pageant in the Science Lecture into buses for the two-hour another message from Dr. said Larson. some weekend,” said DeSi­ drive to the Bethel Park Allen. The sophomore retreat mone. Others had a slightly Campground in McCall. Sunday was another free was a success as well. The different opinion. “It pretty Junior Class Council was day. Half the students went 49 sophomores who went much sucked,” said Ian 1 waiting for them with a skiing and snowboarding at stayed in the Lakeside Cab­ Bauder. specially prepared breakfast Tamarack, others went to in at Bethel Park. They ate Even still, the major­ of French toast, bacon, and McCall Nazarene to listen tacos made by “Captain ity of students commenting fruit. Breakfast was followed to Covenant perform and Comida, Frank Borbe and on the retreats had positive by getting settled into the others stayed to hear Dr. his crew Lynsie Powers and things to say about them. cabins and a message by Dr. Allen’s testimony. Sr. Class Brandon Haskins,” said Remember to sign up next Allen on relationships and Council made dinner that Grey DeSimone. Speakers year. 8 SPORTS FEBRUARY 27,2008 Yao out for season Men’s basketball team puts with stress fracture down Saint Martin’s

(AP)— All-Star center Yao injury compromises Hous­ BY CALLY BEKKEDAHL in double figures with 20. Ming is out for the season ton’s playoff hopes. The Scott Helpenstell record­ with a stress fracture in his left Rockets were 36-20 entering Joel Ryman is making ed a game-high 14 boards. foot, a stunning blow to the Tuesday’s game. a habit of going off when Helpenstell’s work helped surging Houston Rockets. “We’ve been playing ex­ halftime draws near. Saint the Crusaders along to a Yao was having a terrific ceptional ball and Yao’s been Martin’s University is the 45-34 advantage in the re­ season, averaging 22 points a huge part of that,” Morey latest school to find this bound department. and 10.8 rebounds per game. said. “We feel very confident out. Saint Bill Richardson “It is not an injury we about our pla^ff push. We’ve Ryman scored eight scored a game-high 22 feel he can play with,” managed to step up and play points in the last 1:20 of points and added 7 re­ Rockets team doctor Tom well without Yao in the past the first half, as the Cru­ bounds, while guard Jake Clanton said. “I’ve made and coaches and players feel saders defeated the visiting Linton added 17 points the recommendation that it confident that we’re going Saints, 64-62, on Saturday and 6 assists. be treated surgically and we to continue to play well and night. Saint Martin’s defense are working with him to get make the playoffs this year.” The Crusaders (16-7, held NNU to only 23 other opinions just to be This is Yao’s fourth major 8-6 GNAC) were tied second-half points, but the certain that that is indeed injury in the last two years. with the Saints (12-12, Saints failed to attack the what should be done.” He missed 32 games last sea­ 7-8 GNAC) until just un­ hoop, attempting only 16 If Yao chooses surgery, son with a fracmre in his right der the 6-minute mark in ftee throws in the game. Clanton said, it would in­ leg and 21 games in late 2006 the first half, before NNU They made only 10, bring­ volve placing screws across with a toe infection that re­ werit on a 21 -9 run to end ing their free throw shooting the bone to hold it together. quired surgery. He missed the first half percentage to 63 percent. The second option would four games in April 2006 af­ N N U ’s lead grew from NNU made 35 percent be to treat it with a cast and ter breaking his foot. 11 to 16 during the second of their field goal attempts cmtches. Both options in­ Houston went 20-12 when half But with a minute (19-of-55), and didn’t volve a healing time of about Yao was injured last season. and a half remaining. Saint make a single three-point four months. The Rockets, who re­ Martin’s pulled within one attempt in the second half Clanton would not say main in seventh place in point on a 14-5 run. They made 21-of-26 at­ when Yao could play again, the tough Western Confer­ Whenever the Saints got tempts from the charity but said he doesn’t expea ence despite their winning close, guard Justin Parnell stripe. the center to miss the Beijing streak, will now have to knocked down 3 clutch NN U sits tenth in the Olympics in August. rely heavily on 41-year-old free throws to seal the Division II West Region General Manager Daryl Dikembe Mutombo. The game. Parnell ended the standings. The men’s bas­ Morey told the team before 17-year veteran has been game with 8 points. ketball team is back in Tuesday’s shootaround, and averaging just eight min­ Kendall Gielow added action Thursday night at added he doesn’t believe the utes per game. 8 points, and Ryman was home against University of the only Crusader to score Alaska Fairbanks at 7 p.m. Former hockey star Forsberg signs with Avalanche

(AP)— Peter Forsberg two Stanley Cups in his reinvigorate the team. agreed to a $5 million, nine seasons with the Forsberg said it wasn’t one-year deal Monday Avalanche, he also won a tactic, merely a way to with the Colorado Ava­ the NHL’s MVP award in caution other teams that lanche, a team he won 2003 after scoring 29 goals he might not be ready. two Stanley Cup champi­ and adding 77 assists. The Avalanche were one onships with, before their Foot and ankle injuries of a handful of teams vy­ Recent Scores: split following the league’s plagued him in the years ing for Forsberg’s services. 2/21: lockout in 2004-05. that followed, but the 34- Philadelphia, Minnesota, Men’s Basketball, at Western Oregon University, L 88-116 The Avalanche are hop­ year-old forward said his Chicago and Ottawa also Women’s Basketball, at MSU Billings, 2/21, L 76-83 ing the arrival of Forsberg surgically repaired right were believed to be in the can help propel them into foot is on the mend. hunt. 2/23: the postseason. The team “I feel good,” Forsberg Forsberg spent 114 sea­ Men’s Basketball, at Saint Martin’s, 2/23, W 64-62 is currently four points said. “I’m confident that sons with the Flyers, scor­ Women’s Basketbail, at Seattie University, 2/23, W 69-61 out of the final playoff it’s going to be good.” ing 115 points in 100 spot in the Western Con­ Forsberg didn’t know games, before being dealt ference with 19 games to when he’d return to to Nashville at the trade Upcoming Schedule: play. Colorado recentlythe ice in an Avalanche deadline last season. got back Ryan Smyth, sweater. The team is in Avalanche coach Joel 2/28: Paul Stastny and captain the midst of a five-game Quenneville said that Fors­ Men’s Basketbali, vs UA~Fairbanks, 7 p.m. Basebail, at Hawaii Pacific University, 7 p.m. Joe Sakic from injuries. road swing, which con­ berg’s ice time will depend Softbaii, vs. Seattle University, 11 a.m. Forsberg is trying to cludes Wednesday in on how he feels. Quenn­ vs. Montana State University-Biilings, 1:45 p.m. come back from a balky Vancouver. eville is hoping Forsberg’s vs. Central Washington University, 4:30 p.m. right foot. Not that Colo­ He didn’t think he presence can bolster the rado is all that concerned would be ready in time for Avalanche’s sagging power 2/29: about it. Colorado’s game Saturday play. The team ranks last Basebali, at Hawaii Pacific University, 7 p.m. The Avalanche decided night against Los Angeles in the league with just 34 Softball, vs. Saint Martin’s University, 11 a.m. his ailing foot was a risk at the Pepsi Center. power-play goals. vs. Western Oregon University, 1:45 p.m. worth taking. Forsberg Still, he’s hopeful. “As an offensive team, 3/1: will earn around $1 mil­ “I’d like to get back as we improved in a lot of Baseball, at Hawaii Pacific University, 4 p.m. lion since there are about soon as I can,” he said. areas,” Quenneville said. Softbaii, vs. Sonoma State University, 8:30 a.m. six weeks left in the regu­ Giguere brought back “We’re certainly excited vs. Western Washington University, 2 p.m. lar season. Forsberg in part because to get him back as soon as In addition to winning he felt the move could possible.” FEBRUARY 27, 2008 SPORTS 9 Mariners’ NBA willing to make a deal Broadcaster BY DEREK DE ROOY approached, all sorts of deals The parity that all league midst of a long road rrip, to Again, I’m glad that teams Niehaus happened. Pau Gasol went commissioners try to attain the top of the Western Con­ were willing to take the headed for hall Over the past few seasons, to the -Lakers, makir^ fans has been sorely lost this sea­ ference. The Cavaliers shored chance oh trades. Really. But American spectators have drool at the prospect of a son, but that doesn’t seem up their defense and put some of these trades seem watched trade deadlines new Celtics-Lakers rivalry, to be much of a problem some new faces in the mix. like bad moves. Miami shipped out an ag­ (AP)—Longtime Seattle come and go without their Shaq, old but still an icon, for NBA Commissioner The Rockets added Bobby Jackson, who should provide ing Shaq, and gave Dwayne Mariners broadcaster Dave favorite team shaking things was traded to Phoenix in a Stern. Indeed, the two most Wade a versatile counterpart Niehaus is going into the up, taking a chance. This surprise deal. The Spurs and decorated franchises in the in Shawn Marion. But the Baseball Hall of Fame. has been especially true in Rockets also added some le^;ue are two of the elite. Heat have lost the five games Niehaus is the 2008 win­ the NBA. ESPN Columnist depth. And now, the Cava- While not every large mar­ that Marion has been around ner of the Ford C. Frick Bill Simmons, “The Sports liers made a bi^er trade ket is doing well (e.g. New for, and now 26 of their last Award for broadcast excel­ Guy”, even referred to the than anyone thought theyYork, Chicago, Seatde, New 27. The Suns, in first place lence. He will be honored NBA last season as the “No could pull, adding Ben Wal- York, New York...), the when they made the Shaq during the Hall of Fame in­ Balls Association.” Thank lace, among others, to please lower number of matchups trade, have only gone 4-4 duction ceremony July 27, God, the pattern has been King James, between “great” teams is since the trade, and 1-2 with at Cooperstown, N.Y. reversed this season. These trades have created far more exciting than a lot Shaq in the lineup. And the “It doesn’t hit you really Starting last July, Kevin another great imbalance, one of moderately interesting Sonics are just saving money until they say you’ve won Garnett was traded to the besides the great rift between games. for the inevitable move to the award,” Niehaus said. most storied franchise in the the West and the Least. It’s So how’s this going to Oklahoma City. “It’s the biggest thrill in my NBA, the Boston Celtics, created an imbalance be- play out? I’m not alone in a spark from the bench, and But this is the most excit­ life.. For us in the broad- Superstar Ray Allen followed tween teamy with manysaying that the Lakers gained the Spurs traded for Kurt ing ^ririg I’ve experienced “casting business, it’s 'our suit, energizing ^ean Town teams rating from “good” to the most from their winter •since 19963 and the Sonics Oscar.” for the first time since the ‘‘gteat’’i|jnd rnany tearns be- sh^e-up. Still rnissifig Thomas, a solid defender, to impending move, depressing Niehaus joined the ex- - early 199Q’s. ing hailed as “disappointing” ter Andrew B ^um , Gasol lighten the toad on center- as it is, carfc tjitnge tbs®, j . palisiofi Mariners in 1977. ' As the trade deadline or “horrible.” , has pushed the LtdcetSrin.dje^ pieceTun Dupcan., • He #as inducted into Ae ■ Mariners’ Hall of Fame in ‘Williams’ WSU track meet nets results 2000 and is known for his expression “My, oh my” for continued from page one BY AMBER FORD big plays. “Dave Niehaus is the Seattle University led Schutte knocked down On Saturday, Crusader heartbeat of Mariners base­ the game at the half, baskets to tie the game, track and field athletes Ja- ball. Since Day One, he has 38-33, but 39 percent Sobczak put Seattle clyn Puga, Ashley Puga, painted a picture of baseball second-half shooting ahead 57-55 with three Elisa Decker, Amy Carroll, and summer in Seattle bet- led to a 23 point end and a half minutes left. and Zach Barclay traveled tet than anyone ever has,” for the Redhawks. The Williams came back, to Pullman, Wash, for a Dale Petroskey, president of Redhawks also had 30 making two free throws. meet at Washington State the National Baseball Hall turnovets, not helping Schutte blocked the University. of Fame and Museum, said matters. They finished next Redhawk attempt, The Puga sisters improved in a news release. the night shooting 44 driving down the court, their provisional national Niehaus said he received percent. making a layup, drawing qualifying times by winning more than 60 congratula­ The Crusaders only the foul and converting their respective events. Ash­ tory phone calls. One of made 37 percent of their the 3-point play in the ley won the mile, clocking a the first was from former field goal attempts, in­ process. Finally,Williams time of 5:01.96, which was Mariners center fielder cluding 2-of-8 three- and Krista Oliver sealed 1.60 seconds off of her pre­ Ken Griffey, Jr., now with point attempts, and net­ the game with a layup vious PNQ. Cincinnati. ted only 7 assists on the and a three-pointer, Jaclyn won the 800 meter “I told Junior, ‘I’m glad night. The difference lie respectively. in a time of 2:14.32, knock­ I beat you into the Hall of in offensive rebounds, The Crusaders are cur­ ing off .72 seconds from Fame,” Niehaus said. “His an advantage of 17-9, rently ranked seventh in her previous PNQ. Decker call meant a lot to me.” and free throw shoot­ the NCAA Division II came in second after Jaclyn Mariners manager John ing, 19-24 compared to West Region, with the in the 800 meter with a time McLaren said Niehaus’ se­ Seattle’s 11-18. top eight teams advanc­ of 2:21.29. lection is long overdue. The game was close in ing to the Division II Captains Carroll and “My oh my, what a great, the final five minutes, national tournament. Barclay both competed in with Thomas putting They play GNAC-leader throwing events. Carroll exciting day for the city of Captain Amy Carroll placed eighth in the shot put at her took eighth in the shot put Seattle, the Seattle Mariners the Redhawks up 55-51. Seattle Pacific University February 23 meet in Pullman, Wash (photo by Jenn Hush). and for the man himself” Though Williams and this Saturday in Seattle. while Barclay placed sixth.

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:’s exhibition shows Switch to Digital TV tuners lifetime of work still a year away

byALLI SCHISLER Starting primarily with a return to more simple, al­ by DEREK DEROOY Television networks are they are priced between sketches and charcoals of most plain works recently. making the converter box $50 and $70, making the Retiring art professor still objects, his later works Taye’s several female On February 19, 2009, so cheap for the public to box cheap. at Boise State University consist of landscapes and nude charcoals and pastels analog-only television avoid accelerating the cur­ The NTIA proclaims to (BSU), John Taye, is cur­ Idaho landmarks. evoked the most feeling. signals will be turned off. rent trend of consumers have funding for 33 million rently showing an exhibit. His first works, sketches Especially delightful is the The broadcast spectrum watching digital programs coupons. The boxes are be­ The Quiet Art: A Drawing of groups of seemingly 1998 “Symphony of Light” airwaves, clogged with on their computers, iPods, ing made by a plethora of Retrospective, which runs mismatched objects such pastel in which Taye cap­ both analog signals and and especially on DVDs. companies, including Sam­ through March 15. The ex­ as driftwood and pears, or tures the slender curvatures digital signals, will open It is important to note sung, Zenith, Apex, Mag- hibit shows the evolution bottles and an iron, con­ of a young woman’s body, up significant space for that while the digital signal navox, and RCA. The boxes of his work from the 1970s vey attention to detail and while his shadowing adds emergency broadcasts. is somewhat better than provide Closed Captioning through 2007. shadow. a feeling of modesty and But the scene is chang­ any analog signal, and that for the hearing impaired. Taye’s exhibit consists The show is as much a mystery. ing for American cable every digital option will be You can apply for the eli­ mainly of sketches, though display of Taye’s knowledge Taye beautifully contrasts companies. While most an improvement over their gible converter boxes, box­ he uses various mediums in­ as a tribute to those who the softness of the model’s channel companies al­ old standby set, this is not a es that must meet NTIA cluding pencil, colored pen­ have influenced his life. hip and breast with the ready carry a digital high-definition signal. standards, until March 31, cil, charcoal, pastel, brush, One significant sketch is the strength of her slim arm. signal, there are many How do you know if you2009. You can apply at www.dtv2009.gov , or pur­ and ink. 1994 “My Fathers Gifts” The impact of the work smaller channels provid­ have a TV that will work? Though he uses other me­ which shows an open bible, is compounded by Taye’s ing only analog signals. All TV sets made before chase a box from Wal-Mart, diums, Taye prefers draw­ next to a plant and a skull. ability to capture emotion The equipment required 1998 have receivers for Circuit City, RadioShack, ing. Taye says, “Drawing In the 1973 “Suzanne Read­ though the position of the to release a digital signal analog channels only. .You or Best Buy. has been a continual activ­ ing” and the 1986 “Suzanne form. is only $500,000, cheap will need a converter box ity for me, whether doing Sleeping” Taye captures the The only disappointing in comparison to other for these TV sets. How­ sketchbook studies of the beauty of his wife through feature of the exhibit was business costs. ever, television sets made in figure of still life, planning a .serene and lovely sketches. that it did not include Taye’s But what does this mean 2004 provide much better new sculpture or paintings, Some of Taye’s landscapes sculptures, which are refer­ for viewers at home? Most chances of holding a digital or drawing the landscape in include the 2005 pencil enced by his other works, television sets that are three receiver. the summer.” sketch “Rocks by Walters and accompany some of his years old or newer will still The National Telecom­ Many of the displayed Butte” and the 2006 “Melba drawings. pick up digital signals. munications and Infor­ works have not been shown Valley Sentinel.” Other later The Quite Art: A Draw­ Converter boxes, just now mation Administration before. They convey Taye’sworks also pay tribute to ing Retrospective is calm­ being released into stores, (NTIA) started a program, range of interest, as the Idaho scenery and wildlife. ing and serene. The small change digital signals the TV Converter Box exhibit includes still life While Taye’s work began exhibit is well worth a trip into analog-compatible Coupon Program, to give sketches, portraits, and se­ with concrete and shadow to Boise. The art gallery is channels for analog-only every household in America Converter boxes will be ries paintings. sketches, including a 1970 located in the Liberal Arts receivers. Subscribers to up to two $40 coupons toavailable for analog televi­ Significant changes are self-portrait, his work be­ Building on the BSU main digital and satellite televi­ buy converter boxes with. sions (photo from com- mons.wikimedia.com). evident from his earlier work came significantly more campus. The exhibit is free sion companies will have While few households own to his later compositions. abstract in the 1980s, with to the public. no problems at all. the just-released boxes. FEBRUARY 27,2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINME in . “Be Kind, Rewind” Feature band is a clever success Eisley

by CHRIS DAVIS by RACHAEL FINCH From the quirky mind of writer/director Michel Like the Partridge Fam­ Gondry - you might have ily, except non-fictional, seen his Oscar-winning Eisley is a band that shows original screenplay, “Eter­ that musical ability runs in nal Sunshine of the Spotless the family. Consisting of Mind” - comes a new film, four siblings and a cousin, “Be Kind, Rewind.” Eisley has tight harmonies The movie takes place and sweet melodies. in Passaic, New Jersey but For Eisley it began in feels more like it could be Tyler, Texas when the sib­ Sesame Street. It revolves lings were still kids. Sisters around a store run by Mr. Chaun telle (15 years old) Eisley's current lineup includes all four siblings and one Fletcher (Danny Glover). and Sherri DuPree (13) cousin (photo fromwww.myspace.com/eisley ). He has a nostalgic view of started holding bedroom how things should be, from practices with guitar and of which was Moss Eisley, “Room Noises” has a tone his Frederick Douglas hair­ vocal harmonies. Shortly borrowed from the town in akin to a fairytale land. The cut to his store. Be Kind, thereafter, their younger the Star Wars series. How­ majority of the songs have Rewind, which rents VHS sister Stacy (8) and brother ever, to avoid legal issues the ambiguous, poetic lyrics, for a dollar a day. around them. The two and make a new thing. It’s Weston (10) were added to group dropped “Moss” and (i.e. “Marvelous Things” Things, however, take a make the movie, and, to not the thing it was, but the mix. became Eisley. and “Trolley Wood”) while seeming turn for the worst their own surprise, create an now it’s a new thing based The young musicians be­ In 2003, Eisley caught the vocals harmonies sound when a common face instant attraction with their on the old thing. It’s putting gan to play at their parents’ the attention of Cold- almost like the sweet songs around the store, Jerry (Jack idea. The film then follows you into the things you like. coffee shop and gathered a play, who asked the band of the elves in “Lord of the X Black) is temporarily mag­ the two as they recreate clas­ That’s sweding”. local fan base. They went to open for them on their Rings”. netized, erasing all of the sic films, including “Boyz This process is the key fac­ on to play in church base­ upcoming tour. Later, they “Combinations”, while videos in the store. But no n the Hood,” “Robocop,” tor to the simplistic genius ments, all-age clubs, school toured with emo band displaying the same gor­ sooner does Mr. Fletchers “Lion King,” and “Rush of the movie. The viewer auditoriums, and other Brand New. geous harmonies, has a acolyte and interim store Hour 2”. They use a unique is transported back into a venues that were open to Wilson proved to be a much more matured sound. manager Mike (Mos Def) process dubbed Sweding time when things seemed them. semi-permanent bassist, as The tone, though it is by no realize this than the store’s (pronounced like the coun­ easier to fix; when it seemed Family friend Jonathan he was not with the band means dark, it is darker and only patron comes in look­try, except with and “ing” at that we could all get along Wilson joined Ae band as for the recording of “Com­ perhaps more melancholy, ing for “Ghostbusters.” the^nd). ------by helping each other out. their first permanent bass­ binations”. The siblings’ rhan the fairytale of “Room Fortunately, Mr. Fletcher is W hat is “sweding,” you How do you get a neigh­ ist. With a full line up, cousin, Garron DuPree, is Noises”. The lyrics also out of town, affording both ask.^ On the “Be Kind” of­ borhood united? Swede a they began playing at local the current bassist. have a more distinguish­ Jerry and Mike enough time ficial site. Black describes movie, says Michel Gondry. festivals. Though the band is able meaning. to recreate the movie using it this way: “You take what How can you see a touching After a few years, with young, they have four re­ Eisley shows potential their own camera, charisma, you like, and mix it with and charming movie? Go more shows under their belts leases. The two EPs from for a bright musical future. and help from the people some other things you like. watch this movie, says I. and a growing fan base, they 2003, “Laughing City” and They offer their listeners created a home recorded “Marvelous Things” are out not only beautiful mu­ demo. The demo peaked of print. The two fiill length sic, but the opportunity the interest of several record Albums “Room Noises” to listen as they grow and NNU writers group gives labels, including Reprise, (2005), and “Combina­ mature. which Eisley signed with. tions” (2007), released on Information from www. campus writers support The band went through Warner Reprise Records, eisley.com, music.yahoo. several name changes, one are currently available. com, www.citypaper.com.

by RACHAEL FINCH Speer encourages others who have had the opportu­ with writing skills to write nity to watch the characters, Attention all writers: and share their work. plot, and writing develop. NN U has a writers group The group is open to ev­ “The Gallery”, a collec­ for students, faculty, and eryone, including students, tion of student writing, has friends who enjoy writing faculty, family, and friends. been a tradition at NNU. dCNCERn, and sharing their work. Writers may come as often However, it has not been “I see it at as an opportu­ as they wish, said Speer, published for the last few nity for writers on campus, noting that some people years, said Speer. This year who enjoy creative writ­ can not make it to every the writers group will help March 1 Civic Center Celtic Rhythm ing, to have both an audi­ meeting. put it together. ence and a group to keep Writers have brought a The group meets on Tues­ Morrison Center Red Pony accountable”, said English variety of pieces to share in­ days at 4 pm in Wiley room professor. Dr. Ralph Speer, cluding poetry, devotionals, 210 and usually lasts for Big Easy Joshua Radin “writers feed off of each oth­ essays, short stories, mem­ about an hour. Writers can er’s energy.” Speer organized oir excerpts, personal nar­ come to read one of their March 5 Big Easy Clutch, the group this year. ratives, and chapters from own pieces or just to listen. “I think of myself as a larger works. All kinds of Bring about five copies of Murder by Death writer who loves to teach, writing are welcome, from your writing to share with but has done more teaching scripts to songs, said Speer. the group, said Speer. March 7 Civic Center Boise Baroque than writing” said Speer, “I Four members of the Campus writers may also Orchestra need to be writing, because group are working on novels want to keep an eye open for it’s a gift, and if I don’t use or book length manuscripts. the annual Dooley writing March 8 Morrison Center Elixir of Love it I am not fulfilling a ma­ They bring them in chapter contest, coming up soon. jor part of why I’m here on by chapter, and receive feed­ For further information Big Easy The Vandals earth.” back from a group of writers contact Dr. Speer.

I 12 HUMOR FEBRUARY 27, 2008

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by Prof. Kevin Dennis

10. Should we be taking notes on this?

9. How many excused absences do we get?

8. Is this going to be on the final?

7 . When is the final?

6. I don’t know why I have to take this class. I took an AP course iiThigh school.

5. What does it take to get an A in this class?

4 . Are our papers graded yet?

3. Why aren’t you ever in your office?

2. We didn’t do it this way in high school.

I . Are we doing anything important in class today? On tHis day in (listory...

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