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SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 VOLUME 86, ISSUE 4 UPLAND, INDIANA see page 7 Gifford resigns: philosophical differences involved Pase2 Umik The difference Campbell is re Wyoming or Montana and acts of Are there too few bike ferring to came to a head this sum mercy worldwide. racks around Taylor? mer at the wedding reception for Gifford's purpose for M.G.M. is The Echo takes a look Gifford's daughter. According to " to communicate the redemptive Campbell, although Gifford did love of Jesus Christ so that broken into the bike situation. not drink, buy or serve alcohol at persons are brought into whole Page 3 the reception, its presence at the persons before God by means of Campus Calendar pastor's home during what Gifford acts of mercy, teaching of God's Don't miss the SAC called " a wonderful celebration" Word, discipleship and modeling sponsored Tin Man was a reason for his resignation. a whole relationship with Christ." Yet, Gifford said," If I had to do it Gifford believes that he is more Trfathalon and tailgate all over again, I'd do it exactly the suitable for a ministry with people party tomorrow! same." who don't have a church home. Campbell said that, although " My pastoral gifts are not used in Gifford did not technically break the extent that they are in Wyo the Life Together Covenant be ming," Gifford said. " I'm kind of SBateresr cause he didn't drink, buy or serve, a woodsy guy... We hunt and fish One student writes about he did host an event in his back and hike and part of my ministry the blues of living on and yard where alcohol was consumed. is horsebacking 20 miles into the off campus. Campbell said that as campus mountains with people, and I don't Page 5 pastor, Gifford is not at liberty to have those opportunities here ... Mars Hill Audio have alcohol served at his home. but I minister mercy and grace that Gifford admits he did allow alco way." Be smart about popular hol on the premises of his home. And Giffofd believes that be culture so that you're not But Gifford initially claimed, cause people who know him un sucked in! "If the reception had anything to derstand his desire to move back do with my leaving, don't you to Montana, and therefore " no one Page6 think I would have been gone a has put up a campaign of ' Oh, please don't leave,"' his time is VoicesLetters-to-the-editor long time before now?" Gifford said he and his wife have done here. Our mailboxes were been planning to go back to Wyo Wrapping things up, Gifford flooded with letters this ming for about four years. He said, " I don't want people to feel week! Don't miss reading added that he was so excited about like I can't wait to get out of this them! ERIC DAVIS/The Echo moving to the west that, "If God community. I'm not saying that. Chuck Gifford leads his freshman discussion group on Thursday. were to move me tomorrow, I'd be But I am most anxious to get back This year will be Gifford's last at Taylor. there. I would. As confused and as to Wyoming, to our home." Ii He . Pase 7 Gifford also referred to an article semester is not just to return to the thrilled as I believe [I was when] D.C. Talk written about him in the Marion JESSICA BARNES region he loves. God called me [to Taylor] in 1990, Chronicle Tribune in 1990 in Geoff Hoffmann reviews Editor Because Gifford has what Walt I'm far more convinced that he's which he claimed " his style is that the brand new D.C. Talk Campbell, dean of students and calling us back to the west and to he loves being in the mix of things, Many have heard that campus Gifford's supervisor, called "adif Wyoming." CD, Supernatural, which causing people to think, That's pastor Chuck Gifford is leaving ference in philosophy of commu And once in Wyoming, Gifford was released Tues. expects to begin a three-fold min not always the best kind of an im Taylor after this year. Although the nity life," Campbell believes that, istry called Mercy and Grace Min age for the campus pastor,' he said. campus pastor has often talked "There were compelling philo 'I tend to stir up the status quo. I about moving back west, his rea sophical reasons for Pastor Chuck istries, Inc. M.G.M. will include think we need that.'" Sftprts rm, son for leaving at the end of spring to resign." the creation of a local church in The soccer team wins Sheridan, a hospitality center in fourth in a row over conference rival. SAC plans activities for October Family Feud and the Dating Game. door. Weekend MIKE SCHUELER "The whole show's done TV The following night, a coffee Campus Editor style," Sommer added. "All three house opens with an acoustic per games will be going on at once, formance by Jason Harrod, to Weather SAC is at it again. Coming to and the audience will simply be gether with Hughes and Wagner. Taylor the first week of October, 'clicked' back and forth between Sommer enthusiastically ex Friday Game Show Night, Coffeehouse, them." Students who come will plained, 'Their music is James Partly Sunny, high in Paintball, and Rocky IV promise have the opportunity to participate Taylor style - if you like Harrod fiddle or upper 8d's. something for everyone. as contestants, or if they prefer, and Funk, you'll love this con On October 1, SAC's original they can simply sit back and watch. cert!" All students are invited to Game Show Night will take place In addition to their friends, stu enjoy the casual evening and re Frjday Night \ at 8:15 p.m. in Rediger Audito dents may also see some "infa laxing atmosphere, with beverages Partly cloudy, low in, rium. "It's a first for Taylor," SAC mous" Taylor faculty on stage, provided by the Jumping Bean. •tqiddle or Upper 6Q's. vice-president Jon Sommer said. hosting the game shows. Jay and The concert begins at 8:15 p.m. in ERIC DAVtS/ThC Echo the student union, and costs $3 per "And [it's] something we hope will Janie Kesler are also expected Participating in the X-games are Saturday be a lot of laughs." Formerly guests. TV's, VCR's and an all person. "Tall Bob" Bryant and Heather known as the Dating Game, the expense paid date in Indianapolis —Pflrt'Y ^"nnJhiqh in Swinger. The team was playing evening will actually consist of include some of Game Show SAC, pg. 3 in the losing bracket of the 3-orh upper 60's three individual events: Jeopardy, Night's prizes. The cost is $2 at the 3 volleyball tournament. 2 E3 THE ECHO News SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 Bikes on campus: lack of racks or lack of effort? the provided racks and don't have misunderstood by students. trouble fitting in. Julie OstrOgnai, "Bikes we find laying in the grass senior, said, "I'm not frustrated where kids would fall over them, [about finding a place to park my we take to Campus Safety." He bike]. I just make room for my added, "But if they're near the self." racks, we don't do anything." Bill Stoops is director of the Some improperly parked bikes physical plant. About the short are confiscated and can be picked age of bike racks, he said, 'They up at Campus Safety. Maintenance [those concerned] are right in some is concerned primarily for the cases." The maintenance depart safety of students, but also because ment is already planning to add "having bikes all over the place one more rack at the science build doesn't look very good." ing. Taylor Taxis are contributing to Stoops pointed out that there are making bike riding more popular many racks which are never used, than ever at Taylor this year. Tay ABBIE REESE/The Echo including one at the east end of lor Taxis were born when Jan Masses of bikes abounde outside Rediger Auditorium during chapel last Wednesday. Senior Sarah Reade. He said, "Sometimes stu Lutkevich, whose daughter Julie King hops the curb on her bike. dents just won't use the racks attends Taylor, prepared seven More and more students are using Nussbaum." available. It's an issue of safety." bikes by painting a part of the bike KENDRA LIGHTFOOT bicycles as a means of transporta Junior Gerald Stanley doesn't Stoops worries that a student will purple and labeling them 'Taylor Associate Editor tion around Taylor, and finding have any trouble finding a place leave a bike laying in the grass, and Taxi." Because Lutkevich lives room for all of them is quickly to park his bike. But he admits, "I another student will stumble over four hours away, she would like You can't walk to class without becoming a problem. park my bike on the grass all the it. help with the maintenance and up seeing them. They crowd the racks Students have mixed feelings time." Michael Sandelin, also a But the maintenance department keep of the bikes. Summer stor and block the doors. Dare to walk about the need for new bike racks. junior, feels much the same way. realizes that it is often hard to find age will also be necessary, if the to the D.C. around noon and you Taylor LaPlante, sophomore, said, "I park my bike where ever I find a place to park a bike in the racks. bikes are to be used again. Those will think you walked into the "I haven't had any problems so far room." Stoops sai4, "We do not confiscate interested in helping should con middle of the Tour De France. except at the D.C. and at Still, there are students who use bikes." He feels that this is often tact Chuck Stevens. Senate ready for new year of creating legislation Taylor and where Senate fits in," body president]. As far as I know, KENDRA LIGHTFOOT Irwin said. The issues that were it is still being considered by the Associate Editor briefly discussed were a problem administration." • with faculty overload, which This brings up questions of the The 1998 Student Senate is ex Kesler and Yost spoke on, and fu process that Senate goes through cited and ready for a new year of ture campus building improve to get something accomplished. legislation producing. Afterhaving ments. Irwin said that each Senator takes a part in the decision to try coinless New buildings around campus on one project, which could affect washing machines last year, Sen often have something to do with the whole campus or just his/her ate is ready to make a difference the Student Senate. Irwin pointed residence hall. They then gather again this year. out that the new Samuel Morris information on the project by con For those who were unaware that Hall was going to be coed until the tacting various administrators. Taylor had a Senate program, here students and Senate spoke up. He When his/her project is finished, is a brief description of Student said, "I would say that Senate and it is brought back to the Senate, Senate. There are "Senators" that students in general do have some which votes on it. If it is passed in represent Fairlane apartments, input [about new buildings]." But the Senate, it is sent to the student each dorm and off-campus. These Irwin's secretary, Suzanne body president for consideration. ABBIE REESE/The Echo Senators meet weekly to discuss Chamberlin added, "At the same If it gets signed there, it is up to Jay Kesler and Daryl Yost speak to the Student Senate. Kesler concerns or ideas for improving time, though, it's not student the administrators. and Yost talked about Taylor's Senate program's distinciveness the campus. prompted." This is Irwin's second year as from other schools. This week's meeting was on Many students wonder about chairman of the Senate. He said, Board, which will be located in the tober. Chamberlin, who will have Tuesday night and had special new Open House rules. And Irwin "It's been a really good experience. residence halls. Irwin said that the the job of putting together the guests. Jay Kesler and Daryl Yost. thinks it's in the works. He said, I didn't expect to come back this boards will be "hopefully new and newsletter said that it will "hope According to Ben Irwin, Senate "Last spring, Senate passed a pro year, but I think we have a great improved." This is not the only fully be monthly." chairman, this meeting was mostly posal to open all dorms on both group of people. I'm really excited way that Senate communicates Irwin encourages students to an informational meeting. Friday and Saturday night. The about this year." with students, though. Senatewill "find out who your Senators are "A lot of the meeting was just legislation was passed and signed The chairman also hopes for con also puts out a newsletter, The and get in touch with them if there talking about how policy works at by Jon Stanley [the '97-'98 student tinued use of the Senate Sounding Senator, which should start in Oc is anything we can do for you." "The Great Divorce" workshop planned for next week

JESSICA BARNES the Monday, September 29 work ents' mistakes?And, how does this alone, and they just need to hear and weddings with divorced par Editor shop "to address the issues that a affect their relationship to God? some things that make them not so ents, a lot of stress and pressure is portion of our student population Mott said the idea was initiated unique," Mott explained. She said felt by the torn child. And that will "It's an opportunity for students is facing with the issue of divorced by a student who was concerned that such can he hard at a school be discussed. to explore issues in their own lives parents." about some of her friends with di like Taylor where the percentage But mainly, Mott said this is to that may exist as a result of a pain The workshop, led by Michelle vorced parents. So, at the work of students with divorced or sepa assure students that they aren't ful divorce." Johnson at 9 p.m. on Monday, will shop Johnson will present stats and rated parents is 7.9, compared with abnormal and that they don't have That was how Carol Mott, direc identify three areas of questioning issues that young adults will be the national percentage which is to mimic their parents' marriages. tor of the counseling center, de that children of divorced parents facing, and will facilitate discus consistently between 20-30. She said, "Taiylor students are of scribed the upcoming counseling- often face. Mott said they are: Will sion. Mott said that when students at ten about—I want to do it better. I center-sponsored workshop called they always fear commitment? Are The goal is "to normalize things Taylor have to attend events such want to do it well. And we want to "The Great Divide." Mott expects they destined to repeat their par for them. Sometimes people feel as parents weekend, graduation assure them that they can." SEPTEMBER 25,1998 THE ECHO

INTERNATIONAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS STATE NEWS STATEHOUSE (UPI)-Some Indiana Republican lawmak ATLANTIC OCEAN (UPI)-Hurricane Georges is heading WASHINGTON (UPI)-As the House Judiciary Commit ers say an estimated one and a-half billion dollars in tax toward the Florida Straits off the Cuban coast. The storm tee prepares for a formal impeachment investigation of President Clinton, chairman Henry Hyde is turning a deaf money could be saved through 2001 if state spending is cut has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, but is expected ear to Democrats' pleas for a quick end to the matter. Hyde at least five-percent. They say one way to cut the budget is to re-intensify as is moves over warm water toward the said the committee will introduce and vote by October 5 or to consolidate state agencies. The Republican suggestions Florida keys. The center of Georges is about 255 miles 6 on a resolution that would begin the impeachment hear include a public safety administration that would put all southeast of Key West. Already, tens of thousands of tour ings. After that, he says the committee intends to take as law enforcement agencies under one umbrella. ists and residents have left the Keys to take refuge from the much time as it needs to fully investigate the charges against hurricane on the Florida mainland away from the coast. the President. Hyde rejected suggestions that the issue could WASHINGTON, DC (UPI)-A new clean air plan was an The Federal Government issued a disaster declaration for be settled without impeachment proceedings by having the nounced today by the US Environmental Protection Agency. the US Virgin Islands, making it's local governments eli President testify before the committee, pay a fine, or sub The plan calls for Indiana Electric Utilities to reduce nitro gible for emergency assistance to cope with the aftermath mit to a vote of censure of official reprimand. gen oxide emissions by 85 percent from 1990 levels by the of Hurricane Georges. year 2003. Indiana Governor Frank O' Bannon is criticiz NEW YORK (UPI)-Driven by plummeting banking and ing the plan. O'Bannon had urged the EPA to support a INDIA (UPI)-The Indian prime minister told the UN Gen financial services stocks, stock prices closed sharply lower in heavy trading. Analysts say investors are concerned about reduction of 65 percent for electric utilities. eral Assembly that New Delhi will sign the comprehensive the impact of the 3.5 billion bailout of long-term capital test ban treaty before September of next year. He said India management, a leading US hedge fund. The Dow Jones INDIANAPOLIS (UPI)-The Indiana Office of Utility Con conducted nuclear tests in May to ensure it had "A credible Industrial Average dropped 152 points to 8001. Big Board sumer Counselor is calling for American Electric Power to nuclear deterrent" and is now ready for negotiations. Paki volume totaled 802 million shares. refund 43 million dollars to Indiana customers. The OUCC stan made a similar pledge yesterday. says the refund would compensate consumers for the more WASHINGTON (UPI)-Three University of Notre Dame expensive electricity that has been purchased since AEP's OTTOWA (UPI)-A 13-year old West Ottowa boy has been research breakthroughs were presented to Congress this Indiana subsidiary, known legally as Indiana-Michigan permanently expelled for bringing a handgun to school. morning. The discoveries were among 162 science and en Power Company, was used as an alternate electrical pro Officials in the West Ottowa School District said the boy gineering breakthroughs from the past year highlighted by vider. The change must be approved by the Indiana Utility did not give a "clear and convincing" reason for an exemp the science coalition. The presentation was part of an effort Regulatory Commission. tion from the school's expulsion rule. The boy still faces by the coalition to show lawmakers the advances that fed eral funding makes possible. criminal charges. GARY (UPI)-TWO men were found dead at a Gary resi dence Wednesday night. Lake County Coroner's officials SANTA BARBARA, CA (UPI)-Researchers at the Uni RUSSIA (UPI)-Russia's Central Bank says if current trends say 28 year old Tony Williams suffered multiple stab versity of California, Santa Barbara, say the television in wounds while 29 year old Steven Danzy sustained mul continue inflation could hit 450 to 500 percent by the end dustry is not using the ratings system it agreed to last year. tiple gunshot wounds. of the year. In a report to the government, the bank says The system was supposed to caution parents gainst TV inflation now stands at 67 percent following Russia's eco shows containing sex, violence or coarse language. The LEBANON, OH (UPI)-Ohio law enforcement authorities nomic meltdown. study shows that TV producers are not properly labeling children's programs that contain violence so parents can are searching for former Indianapolis 500 driver David Walther. Walther failed to appear this week for sentencing VICAMOURA, Portugal (CNN)-NATO ambassadors have block them with V-chip technology. on a felony drug charge. Walther, who lives near Dayton, agreed to prepare their air forces for possible strikes against was a professional race car driver for more than 10 years Yugoslavia if Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic con PENTAGON (UPI)-Some top military brass told the Sen and competed in various Indianapolis 500 races, the last in tinues his offensive against ethnic Albanian rebels in Kosovo ate Armed Services Committee they need more than one billion dollars to improve the infastructure at US bases and 1979 when he finished in twelfth place. province. The ambassadors, meeting in a special session, to beef up training to keep troops ready. Seven generals approved an "activation warning," preparing for both "lim told the panel that tight Pentagon budgets over the past six HAMMOND (UPI)-Hammond city councilman David ited" and "phased" air strikes against Yugoslavia. The ac years have forced commanders to use money designated Hamm says he wants to toughen tattoo rules in the city. tion came 12 hours after a UN Security Council resolution for maintenance and equipment to pay for training and over Hamm has introduced an ordinance that would require the demanding that Milosevic stop attacks against the rebels. seas deployments. city health department to inspect tattoo and body piercing SAC, from pg. 1 establishments no less than once a year. The proposal would CANON CITY, CO (UPI)-Colorado prison officials say a also set a minimum age of 18 to work at tattoo or body 23 year old inmate was stabbed to death with a sharpened Saturday, paintball kicks off in Marion from 1-4 p.m. piercing establishments and require all employees to un toothbrush outside his cell at the state penitentiary in Canon dergo background checks by the city. The paintball equipment will be provided by Splat At City. Michael Garcia, imprisoned for life without parole tack, while SAC will be handling transportation. Space for a Denver murder, was fatally stabbed during a fight with NOBLESVILLE (UPI)-More income tax dollars could be is extremely limited though, as only 24 people will be two other inmates. able to participate. The cost is $17 per person, eligible returned to 85 Hoosier counties. A Hamilton County finan cial consultant's inquiry has led to the discovery of an error on a first come first serve basis. Signups will be avail WASHINGTON (UPI)-Federal health officials report the able in the TSO office. number of babies dying because of birth defects has dropped by the State Department of Revenue. The problem arose And to cap off the evening, Rocky IV will be showing more than a third from 1980 to 1995. Four states; Hawaii, when local option income tax money from returns that had in the Rediger Auditorium at 8:15 p.m., at a cost of $2 Maryland, Oregon, and Vermont had the most success in a question, problem or were being audited mistakenly were per person. reducing the rate of infant mortality. not added into tax calculations.

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Friday, Sept. 25 SAC Tin Man Triathlon Women's Soccer at Bethel Wednesday, Sept. 30 Campus Visitation Day and Tailgate Party 1:00 p.m. Women's Soccer at Marian 5:00 p.m. Men's Tennis Tournament Women's Cross Country Football at Tiffin University at ITA Rolex / Lexington, KY at Cedarville Invitational 1:30 p.m. Men's Soccer at Marian 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Randy Frieling and Dave Duncan Scholarship Recognition dinner Guest Artist Duo Piano Recital Women's Tennis 7:00-9:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in Dining Commons SAC Game Show Night 7:30 p.m. at Goshen in Recital Hall 8:15 p.m. R/A 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Men's Tennis at Franklin Men's Tennis at Goshen Saturday, Sept. 26 Men's Cross Country 3:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Randy Frieling and Dave Duncan at IWU Invitational Guest Artist Master Class 10:00 a.m. Volleyball at IWU 9:00 a.m. Volleyball at Tri-State 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in Recital Hall 4 CO THE ECHO Features SEPTEMBER 25 1998 The grass is always greener...if you don't have to mow it behind Swallow. (So if you have SUZANNE M. CHAMBERLIN any questions about this article, Staff Writer please direct them to the Garage House, because we still haven't Before this year, I probably found those carriages everybody couldn't have told you what a syn keeps talking about.) chronized swimmer, former Space Sure, you may be sick of pick- Camp Cadet, and a Crescent City a-dates and ring downs, but wait Com Queen have in common. Or 'til you've lived with three en why a lawn mower, advertised by gaged girls, wading every morn a glossy red sticker as a "One Pull ing between a stack of wedding' Mower" took approximately 47 planners and Josh Harris' I Kissed pulls, one landlord, three pedestri Dating Goodbye. And I want to ans, and a pack of pain killers to scream—Wait! I kissed dating start. All good questions. Welcome Hello! Come back!See, you didn't to Off Campus. even consider that "social For a bunch of you [ahem] guys flutterby" advantage living on a those two words (being Off and floor of 40 guys when Open House Campus) used to trigger violent hours roll around. (At least if girls emotional reactions followed by aren't coming to visit you, you can loud protests of *!@#!new Sammy borrow some from your neighbor, @#$!conspiracy *!<§>#!$!, etcet eh?) era, which are medically unex- Otherwise, if I want to use the plainable. Others, like Senior Dave Steve Wardle, Michael Brandon and Ryan Delp exit Morris Hall. Many men who applied for off campus Matthews, have adjusted to the this year are living in the new Morris because it holds so many more students than did the old. idea. 'Things could be better, but I like the new dorm, and I like liv originally applied for Off Campus, Wengatz guys may say no. Af between girls and guys for next ing on Sammy II" (yeah, it feel a lot like Michael Brandon. ter all, they suffered as well— year." Denise also held an Off shucks). That leaves everyone else "At first I was disappointed about whether they were forced to move Campus Informational Meeting on outside the loop, like me, who's being in the dorm my senior year, into the new dorm or simply to deal Thursday to clear up any miscon standing in the DC line hoping but now I realize that I have the with the consequences of fewer off ceptions. She reminded me that the there's truth to the rumor that rfest of my life to live in an apart campus approvals by housing. approval process doesn't even be maybe the scanners aren't work phone or the shower (that's the ment." This is despite the fact that Mark Hansen, junior, was forced gin until March, which, for stu ing; I mean, c'mon—that's one shower, as in singular), simple he, like others, lost a hefty $250 out of Wengatz after West Village dents, may have solved some of more pack of Ramen for later. So, math tells me that five girls plus housing deposit. He went on to returned to Campus to fill up the last year's problems. for those of you still wishing you one is six. Enough said. I think af say that, "It is ridiculous, though, dorms. "Mod people had first pick, The moral of the story? were "off' and not "on," pull up a ter this year we're all hoping that when girls who are sophomores so we had to take any room that Whether you're dealing with quiet chair. (What the hay—pull up a the verse about "In my Father's and juniors are getting houses and was left. [Sammy] wasn't my first hours when you're twenty-two or couple, we still need furniture.) house" really means lots of bath senior guys aren't." choice, but I'm very satisfied now you're looking at a chore chart (in- First of all, the little things mat rooms. We seem to get a lot of use Brandon may have a point. Al on Sammy II." Make that two cidently, still bitter that your ter. You're living in the dorm; it's out of that biblical forgiveness though he did mention later that he votes for the Moo. name's on the fish and not the already named. I bet you don't lose principle—the 70 x 7? (I think I'm felt the guys had a choice, since On Tuesday when I spoke with rocket), be cliche—make the best a wink of sleep about it. But, then, at 489). they did make the most noise when Denise Bakerink, she echoed my of it; you might be surprised. Like you don't have to answer questions On Campus, however, there a possibility arose of the new dorm suspicions that complaints are at a me. That one-pull mower? I about why the Soup House doesn't haven't been many rumblings becoming coed. So, in the end, it minimum. "People understand the haven't seen it since Rob Kowles serve chicken gumbo or why the about dissatisfied seniors or oth was a compromise. No estrogen in numbers now," she said. "It's not shocked us and cut our lawn (come Ivy House is made of vinyl siding. ers living in the dorms. With the Sammy, and no guys swapping a choice that students make, it all to think of it, I haven't seen him And when people ask me where exception of chronic pneumonia recipes for the seven meals they'd depends on approval. But I am either), but I could almost swear the Carriage House is, I have to say from Sammy air conditioning, have to make on their own. Was it currently working on changes that the grass looks greener. that it looks like the storage duplex most people I've spoken to, who a good trade? will promote a better distribution

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I , J SEPTEMBER 25,1998 Features THE ECHO 5 Need for understanding culture leads many to Mars Hill dedicated to producing materials lence. . . it is not just that the con Mars Hill also attempts to in regate generations, and to extol the JEREMIE SOLAK that will enable Christian people tent of popular culture is often trite, form its audience to the impor experience of the present at the ex Features Editor to live with greater deliberateness. but that the forms in which it is pre tance of family and maintenance pense of honoring the past and pre We believe that the mandate to sented discourage depth and moral of a culture rich in it's positive tra paring for the future all work Over six years ago a man named love God and neighbor requires seriousness .... Because the pace ditions. against the task of sustaining a rich Ken Myers, who served as the arts that we care about the state of the of television is relentless, and be "The modem sensibility, embod sense of what family is," Myers and humanities editor for National neighborhood, including the insti cause slick production values are ied so fully in popular culture, is said. "Not only in what it says, but Public Radio, started a bimonthly tutions of civilization and society, more important than content, glib- that reality is something each in in how it addresses us, popular cul "audio magazine" in his garage. and participate in those institutions ness rules . . .. Earnestness is out dividual invents. There is no moral ture undercuts the very notion of Tapes contain eight to nine inter in ways that glorify God and edify and attitude is all, and the develop order in the nature of things, there properly recognized authority." views relating to some issue of one another. Our tapes don't really ment of character that was once the is only my will and my desifes," With the guests, whether they culture: politics, morality, arts, teach the outlines of a Christian proper goal of cultural life is thus Myers also discussed in his essay. come from a Christian perspective health care, psychology, Chris stunted if not exterminated." "It is the sharing of memories, not or not, there is a respectful treat tianity, and more. Philosophy professor Jim Spiegel the pursuit of forgetting, that ment of the individual and subject. The staff of one has since ex is a fan of the series. He was intro maintains a people in its exist "I enjoy the civil tone of the dis panded to six full-time members duced to it during a canoe trip two ence." course," Messer said. "I don't nec based in Virginia. The most recent years ago by economics professor Spiegel feels this is especially essarily agree with everything they addition being May 1998 gradu Hadley Mitchell, important in addressing certain say, either by Ken Myers or his ate Andrew Witmer. After gradu "I think this is as well done'as it phenomena that face Christian guests, but it stimulates my think ating last spring with a double can be, it's very professionally society today. ing. We've"recommended it to a lot major in history and philosophy, done," Spiegel commented. "It's "Pop theology is like Christian of people." Witmer went on to intern at Mars exciting. It's inspiring. He [Myers] self-help," Spiegel said. "There Spiegel and Messer had nearly Hill this past summer. worldview; there are many fine doesn't have a narrow agenda that are so many critiques of contem nothing negative to say about the One week before his internship books that do that. Rather, they are he is trying to push down the porary evangelical culture that are "audio magazine." ended in August, he was offered a produced from within a Christian peoples' throats. His cultural analy constructive and helpful." . "I would like to see it increase in position as assistant producer of worldview, asking specific ques ses are diverse and more broad The idea that pervading culture frequency," Messer added. "[And] a forthcoming documentary- tions about specific things, the based, but always theologically in may take us away from the devel- I do wish they would deal a little styled tape series entitled "Mind sorts of questions we believe formed. It's a great way to keep up more frequently with issues of race Matters." Christians should be asking." with books, significant and impor and gender." "The Mars Hill Tapes are a fun, "It's produced in the same smart tant books, dealing with aspects of We've Myers ended his essay with this interesting way to think more way and it's interesting [as NPR]," culture.... [There are] a lot of high statement: "We are suffering as a deeply about a whole range of Witmer added. church people: Catholic, Anglican, recommended it society and within the church not cultural issues," Witmer said. "It's Witmer has appreciated the op Episcopal [etc.]. It is a tapestry ... from being over-entertained, but also a great way to hear what some portunity to work at Mars Hill. He I think that is part of his goal, to to a lot ofW from not being truly entertained," very wise people-academics and has been especially encouraged by expose thoughtful Christians to a Myers commented in his essay. working with Myers. range of Christian views—Christian people. "And I doubt whether we can re "He has a very strong sense of points of view on cultural issues." -Steve Messer cover unless we attend, not just to It is a calling. His calling is to help the This is especially timely in light the words, but to the way the song church understand the broader cul of Americas brief but continuously is being sung." tapestry...I think ture so as not to be sucked into it," changing culture. opment of an integral and bal A one year subscription to Mars that is part of added Witmer. "The unifying "Americans love innovation and anced life is also a concern. Hill costs $36 a year. If anyone is theme is definitely to try to think change, but we are learning that we Myers said in his essay, "Cul interested in sampling the series, he his [Myers'J Christianly about culture. It is re cannot sustain traditional values tural institutions, traditions, and or she may call 1-800-331-6407, ally easy just to coast along and unless we sustain tradition," Myers artifacts developed as means of mention this article, and receive goal, to expose just accept common knowledge said in his essay, "...popular culture encouraging members of society one free sample copy. , [instead of questioning it]." (wittingly or unwittingly) estab to respect its taboos, to obey its' "Just give it a try," Messer said. thoughtful Mars Hill has had noticeable lishes its own artifacts and celebri laws, and to become the sort of "I think students should be sitting Christians to a themes in the tapes. This year each ties as sources of moral understand person whose character served the around in the dorms listening to of the tapes has an interview that ing, but within a moral system that common good by cultures are thus this. Call it a 'Mars Hill Party' with range of in some way addresses the person has only one commandment: Ful instruments of common good by pizza, philosophy, and reflection on and effects of C.S. Lewis. There fill thyself. ... By eliminating a conforming to a view of the good culture." Christian Views. has also been a series of tapes deal sense of cultural legacy, popular that the society held in common." -Jim Spiegel ing with the recent trends in wor culture weakens or destroys or History professor Steve Messer ship style. sense that there is a permanent and his wife, Spanish professor "Ultimately we are not at church moral order in creation." Betty Messer, have enjoyed the writers from around the country- to be happy or to have a good time, Spiegel has appreciated the mes tape series for the past three years. are saying about cultural life, al but to offer worship to God, and sage and ideals that Myers attempts "We love listening to it on trips," most always from a Christian per those things will happen," Witmer Messer said. "When we get a tape spective. I think it's something said. "The church is adopting a we will save it for long trips." like a that a lot of Taylor students would kind of consumer oriented atti ...popular culture The series frequently shows sev really enjoy and appreciate." tude-trying to get people into the eral effects of a cultural that in "In the last four.months, I've church (geared toward making (wittingly or some ways, is deteriorating. learned a lot about the extensive people happy instead of making unwittingly) "Popular culture's tendency to State Farm preparation that goes into each of God the focal point to the ser detach us from one another, to seg- Ken's interviews. He reads vora vice)." establishes its is there.® ciously and wrestles with the is Witmer addressed the idea of be sues himself. He's not just asking coming too wrapped up in thought own...celebrities... questions off the cuff," Witmer or reason. He acknowledged that -Ken Myers said. "It's something that really it can be taken to an extreme, if took me by surprise. I only had a isolated or made the focus. He OWENS Dennis Roach week left when they offered me feels that thought is something that to address, especially those relat HARDWARE Agent the job... I feel it's a way for me needs to be used to positively ef ing to creating a better understand 144 E. Main St. to serve the Christian community. fect our faith. ing of the history of the Church and It is wonderful to work in what I "Thought should lead us to society in various aspects. 244 E. Main 674-9831 really care about." Christ, instead of distracting us," "To understand the history of the In a message from Executive added Witmer. issues... is to understand ourselves Gas City E-mail: stfrml#comteck Producer Ken Myers to new sub In an essay, "Popular Culture and better today," Spiegel added. "I was scribers to Mars Hill, he explains the Family," Myers discusses the impressed by how thoughtful and BICYCLE SALES some of the purposes and vision effects of television upon our cul informed Myers is. He challenges State Fairo ture: "A 1995 New Times Poll in certain evangelical dogmas; for A Inswam*- QMitfxtnie* of the organization: "Knowing the AND SERVICE INIVtAMC^ Home Office* difference between good changes dicated that Americans blame tele example, there is a tendency ... to KluoimngUxv Illinois and bad changes is one task of vision more than any other single try pleasing as many people as we Christian wisdom. Mars Hill is factor for teenage sex and vio can in the worship." 674-3240 6 E3 THE ECHO SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 Do We Deserve This? Points of my departure For two years and a month, I have lived in a place on this campus called Sammy II. I'm sure the sound Vegetables have a powerful "want," Madame Blueberry of that name will bring up a certain image in your mind. Perhaps it's one of men in the balcony in chapel, way of getting their point across. realizes that maybe the ad world cheering for Jay Kesler, or maybe of crazy guys playing basketball, clad in the latest thrift store fashions. I didn't think them so convincing is wrong and money can't buy Yes, being a Morris man means carrying around a strong reputation as part of the bargain. Some of that when I was younger and my happiness. Ah, what a nice little reputation is deserved; some isn't. However, the lashings that Morris Hall has been dealt by The Echo mom tried to get me to eat my kids story I say to myself as I recently are most definitely undeserved and unprofessional. peas or lima beans or whatever click the remote. But don't be Consider, for example, Jeremie Solak's article exhorting us to attend faculty chapel. A great article, and green something was lying limp fooled by the cutesy graphic a much-needed word to the student body, except for the comment, "My initial delight at seeing the Samuel and lifeless on my plate. Back packaging. These tricks aren t (that's Sammy, Mr. Solak) section half empty ..." Now, I understand that this was meant to be humorous, then, they couldn't even persuade just for kids. There are more but it came across to me as if Mr. Solak actually enjoys the sight of Morris men skipping chapel. Was that me to eat them let alone expound grown up allusions here to speak statement really necessary? some spiritual truth. But animate to my childish illusions of my The front page of this past week's Echo also concerns me. The photo shows five Brotherhood men them, give them names and responsibility for wealth than I walking across the construction site around Morris under the headline, 'Thefts Occur on Taylor Campus." quirky dance numbers and you'd would like to admit. How many The photo caption accuses the men of tearing down the plastic tape which cordons off the site. When we be amazed what they can say. of my purchases do I preface see brothers in Christ doing something wrong, is it right to plaster their picture on the front page? What By now, each of us has probably with the honest question ""Do I does that solve? Beyond that, however, is the clear insinuation in the photo and headline that it was Morris had some run in ofThe Veggie really need this?" Can I sing men behind the thefts of the construction workers' radios last week. I find that quite disturbing. Tales variety. Their newest video along contentedly with Sinead is .a fruit and vegetable medley O'Connor "I do not want what I MORRIS, pg.. with Madame Blueberry playing haven't got." the lead pulpy mass in a tear Rich Christian in an Age of jerking saga about the lures of Hunger by Ron Sider. I pull one our consumptive society—an of many copies of this book off Ex. 20:15: "You shall not steal." exacting parody on our capitalist the shelf in the Zondervan Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary: plight (Stuff Mart). At the end of library. As I read, I am haunted the emotional journey through Steal - to take the property of another; to take secretly or without permission. POINTS, pg. 7 On Tuesday afternoon my wife rode my bike to the DC. I saw her just after lunch, her face clouded by a the valley of the shadow of look of dismay mingled with frustration. The bicycle wasn't where she had left it, and she had no idea where it was. After my oh-so-sensitive-90s-kinda-guy response of "We need to make sure we lock up the bike wherever we take it," I walked back to my office, detouring past every group of bicycles I could find, Accenting the truth: and mulling over the ethics of bicycle "borrowing." While this has been an ongoing frustration over the years, this time I find myself motivated to make an attempt at addressing this relatively "minor" issue. I'm not sure of the nuances of the Hebrew found in Exodus, but I think that ail of us would accept that behind dorm blasphemy the commandment "You shall not steal" is pretty accurately translated. So if we accept scripture as a guide Aw, the poor little babies. know of, for that matter. And if you for living, stealing is disobedient to the desires of God. (Somewhere in this discussion, Fm sure the Now, really, am I blowing their com read the theft story, you saw that both commandment regarding coveting would be relevant, but I'll stick with just one commandment for this plaints out of proportion, or are some Walt Campbell and Mike Row didn't letter.) A bicycle is property. As defined above, taking someone else's property without permission is Morris men sounding a little whiny? think students did it stealing. Thus, according to Dr. Corduan's logic class, taking a bicycle without permission is stealing. And I'm not simply talking about the So, yes, the photo of the Morris guys Beyond the basic act—dare I call it "sin"—of stealing, the thief has determined that his or her desire to letters to the editor. But since the chapel after their tearing down of the caution get to class on time, or to get home quickly, outweighs any inconvenience which is caused to the bicycle's when the theft announcement oc tape (which, by the way, there were curred, I've noticed many Morris guys photos taken of the actual ripping- BIKES, pg. 7 are paranoid that everything bad on down process that were of poorer pho Taylor's campus is pinned on them. tographic quality and were, therefore, Now don't get me wrong, I know not printed in the paper) would have you guys have a rep to protect. But I been better as a stand-alone, rather than Morris residents under verbal attack hardly think The Echo has had much under the headline. But one never sees I am troubled. As a fourth year Morris Resident, I feel as if I need to say something. Several of my friends to do with how you're perceived. errors until after-the-fact and I have noticed that in recent issues of The Echo, Morris Hall and its residents have come under verbal I mean, all of a sudden you get a But I believe no apologies need to attack. Whether this was intentional or otherwise is beyond me to judge, but it is clear that the issue needs to new building, and you expect the old be made for opinion. You all have the be addressed. behavioral expectations to dissolve. It's right to voiceit each week, just as sev The first article under question was written by the features editor concerning attendance at the faculty not likely that'll happen. eral did this week. And I firmly stand chapel, Friday, Sept. 4. Near the beginning of the piece, the following sentence appeared (this is a close And here's why: everybody secretly behind the validity of any claim on the paraphrase): " My initial delight at seeing the Samuel section half-empty gave way to dismay when I realized loves Morris guys, just the way they two opinion pages of The Echo, be are. And nobody wants a Taylor with cause opinion can't be of one accord. ATTACK, pg. 7 out them. But the soft-shells you've The right to be heard rertlains our turned into lately, I know I enjoy less. right and not even as Christians, but A clarification... Plus, if you deal with the simple facts, especially asChristians. Not reporting 1 IT* T"™* no Morris men have been implicated An apology and clarification is TRUTH, pg. 7 by The Echo, or anyone else that I needed concerning a comment made THE ECHO last week in Vinnie Manganello's re Taylor University Student News view of Rounders: "...(a metaphorical trip through profanity land)." This edi Letters to the Editor torial addition was improperly made Jessica Barnes Editor Aaron Nichols Graphic Design by myself with the intent of defining Kendra Lightfoot Assoc. Editor Vitaly Franko Online Editor Letters to the Editor must be received in our offices by 5 p.m. on the reference, but this was not the pro Mike Schueler Campus Editor Dave Matthews Business Manager Tuesday in order to be published the coming Friday's issue. Letters duced effect. 1 unknowingly changed Jeremie Solak Features Editor Eric Davis Photographer must be signed for publication. «. and colored the significance of Manganello's definition of Sammy II. Geoff Hoffmann Sports Editor Laurel Gnagey Editorial Advisor I apologize for any unnecessary con Abbie Reese Photo Editor Dale Jackson Financial Advisor You can write to us off-campus at: The Echo, Taylor University, fusion and pain this may have caused. 500 W. Reade Ave., Also, to those concerned about a Published weekly since 1913, September through May, except for exam comment I made in my editorial dis week, January and school holidays. Guest columns and letters do not nec Upland, IN 46989-1001 cussing the Faculty Chapel, my "de essarily reflect the position of the editor or of Taylor University. All let light" in seeing empty Morris seats ters, questions or comments may be addressed to The Echo, Taylor Univer or on-campus at: The Echo, Rupp was meant to be a humorous play on sity, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989-1001. Offices arc located in the Wengatz/Morris rivalry (1 am a Communication Arts Building former Wengatz man). the Rupp Communication Arts Building (765) 998-5359. Member of the My hope is that Morris and Wengatz Associated Collegiate Press. The Echo is printed by the Fairmount News- or via e-mail at: [email protected] men will sit in chapel together as mem Sun in Fairmount, IN. bers of the one body of Christ. e-mail: [email protected] -Jeremie Solak, features editor * The opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily WWW: http://www.onIine.tayloru.edu/echo represent The Echo, its staff or Taylor University. SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 Arts/Leisure

and character developments, I band is passionate (and not turn song that makes you pumped up the reel enchilada paid to see Jackie Chan beat the ing secular) about its message of with adrenaline. This song is full beans out of a bar full of low-lifes DC Talk of amazing guitar and passionate by vinnie manga Del o leading a dark world to Christ using a pool que, an eight ball and through the ever-loving arms of vocals glowing from deep down the Chris Tucker = Mindless High his left foot, which, at times, ap Review the Almighty God. soul. If this tune was played at a speed jabbering. pears to be approaching the speed Their first single, "Into Jesus" concert; there would be a mosh pit Jackie Chan = Mindless High of light. As for acting, it's great- is destined to be one of their top within minutes (although I don't speed kicking Chris Tucker is completely con Gone are the days of the bouncy, hits. Near the end of the song, know if they exist in Christian con funkadelic Christian rap which Michael Tait just busts out on the certs). Chris Tucker + Jackie Chan = A vincing as well, Chris Tucker. once defined the "two honks and a track. He lets everything go, sing The fourth song, "Consume really funny movie? I mean really, who wants to see negro." No more baggy pants, gold ing from his heart with no hold Me" is an expression of spiritual him dramatically force back tears chains, oldie remakes, and songs ing back. He expresses the words, devotion in intimate terms. In an in Rush Hour, the newly released and make Rose promise him about girls who are "virtuous and "...and I believe, oh-oh, I still be terview with ForeFront records, action-comedy, is the target of this she'll live, just before slowly true." Toby Mckeehan, Michael lieve", in a wide range of vocals Toby McKeehan says," We wrote week's review. It pairs interna sinking into the North Atlantic. Tait, and Kevin Max have once exploding into a passion filled this as a spiritual song, because to tional butt-kicker Jackie Chan with We want to see him tell rose she's again returned to the alternative heart with giving all the glory to us, faith is: a passionate, personal, the obnoxious young stand up pretty phat for a white chick and music scene, sporting bleached God. The downside is the repeated committed love relationship with comic Chris Tucker. And in this then bust a move-Jackson style. hair, pointy gotees, and bridge, "the kid is back" which Jesus Christ." The lyrics through movie you see both of them show A little mild violence is seventyesque dark clothing. After gets rather annoying, and if you out the song are incredible-". . . ing off what they do best: Tucker sprinkled through out the film. their platinum plus, Grammy listen to the song too much your wholly devoted- I immerse myself talking fast and Chan kicking fast. Therejs some big-time Kung-Fu Award Winning Jesus Freak, I was brain freezes and you can't think in you- baptize me in your love- expecting big things from this band for an hour. cause drowning in the thought of The two opposites both play action, a couple guys get shot and from Liberty University, and they The title track "Supernatural" you-floods my soul-I'm taken by cops, one from LA and one from a car or two blows up, kind of like came through with a bang. starts out slowly with words that the things you do-God you know- Hong Kong (10 bonus points if you Third West Wengatz, except with Their fifth album, Supernatural, make you think, building up to a it doesn't matter what I lose-I'm guess who's from where) that are out that huge green truck. puts to rest any rumors that this series of guitar riffs which finally yours." brought together to solve a kidnap And there is some mild lan band has disappeared on the Chris explode into the chorus, kicking I must admit that I was skepti ping case. And that's just about guage, more than the movie's PG- tian music scene with a well into a burst of sweet harmony and cal that DC Talk would top their last all the plot there is. And that's fine 13 label suggests, but bottom line, rounded tracking of mellow, inspi hard core jamming which may production, but I can say now that with me, I didn't pay to see Jackie the two actors are great together, rational sounds mixed in with hard blow out your speakers if turned it is a winner, and I highly recom Chan discover intricate clues that and Rush Hour is one funny core alternative and a touch of hu up over half way (at least on mend it. lead us through various plot twists movie. I give it a calzone. mor. The lyrics also show that this mine). This is a really awesome —Geoff Hoffmann

where it was found after chapel on the ultimate point of Jeremie's paper, where it should be placed, MORRIS, from pg. 6 Wednesday. Up until this point I article, but this one phrase could and what the caption should say. POINTS, from pg. 6 was entertaining the idea that it have been worded with a little less The final attack on the men of I understand and even enjoy mild might not be a Taylor student who ambiguity to avoid the confusion it Morris came in Vinnie Manganello's by the authentic growls of a homeless humor at Sammy's expense, but I stole the bike.) caused. review of the movie "Rounders." In woman's empty stomach. No talking feel that the barbs tossed about by My first request is this—don't Another questionable item the article, he comments that both vegetables here. No vegetables at all. Mr. Solak and Mr. Manganello were accept the idea that taking someone appeared later in the same issue Penthouse and Sammy II are prone Later in the day 1 will complain about both distasteful and wholly untrue. else's bike because on is late for when the Echo's movie critic stated to excessive profanity. In my the food in the DC. later in the day 1 I've come to love my dorm and class, or because it's such a long he would refer to portions of movies opinion, as a fourth year resident of will complain I have nothing to wear. everything that it's about. I have way home from the DC, is with explicit nudity as " Sammy II this hall and a friend to many men Later in the day I will have everything many, many close brothers in Christ legitimized by calling it "borrow scenes." This was just one of several on both of these floors, nothing I need. And more. And imore. And here. I'm a better man and stronger ing." (I believe that during Spiritual cute, Taylor-related euphemisms Mr. could be further from truth. These more. But wil it be enough? in my walk with the Lord for having Renewal Week Pastor Rick Hawks Manganello introduced to the student statements were completely How many starving children pic lived here. I've had fun. Even if the said something about rationalizing, body for us in his column. At first, inappropriate, made for the sake of a tures wallpaper our brains with desen things for which we are criticized denying, or downplaying one's this didn't faze me at all. Now that few cheap laughs. The truth be told, sitized indifference? were true, we do not deserve a actions ...) If you happen to be I've thought a little more about it, these two floors contain some of the I walk into Helping Hands thrift public bashing in the school paper. I one who takes others' bikes and are however, it seems a little extreme to most Godly men I know, and they store right behind th arts and crafts want to encourage the writers of The uncomfortable with the term equate graphic exposure of an actor's certainly do not deserve to be store on Upland's main drag. 1 have or actress' body Echo to stojj and consider the men "thief," good—it ought to be with an occasional publicly defamed in this way. I never seen this place before. I have uncomfortable. Second, if you behind the reputation before the innocent jaunt in the privacy of spoke with an editor on the Echo been so blind to so much that sur "need" quick transportation, Morris Hall or a rare run around the staff about the article's remarks. He write. While Sammy II and Morris rounds me. 1 start looking through purchase a bike—for yourself or to lake in the dead of night (which isn't reassured me that in no way did the Hall hold a place close to my heart, I clothes racks thinner than my closet. add to the Taylor Taxi fleet. Finally, at all unique to the floor of Sammy Echo mean to slander the men of won't get mad if you feel the need to I think to myself, "Oh, maybe I could if you don't agree with my II.) Again, I do not believe that this Penthouse and Sammy II, and that insult and criticize them. Just don't be generous. There is this shirt I don't argument, please give me a call, comment was written to spite the steps were being taken to rectify the put it in our newspaper. wear anymore. It's out of style. A little stop by my office or home, or write men of Sammy II, but it still raised a problem. Unfortunately, the article —Nick Hallman worn maybe. 1 could donate it." Then, a letter to the editor presenting your few eyebrows. may have already impressed upon as I'm looking over the boods, a rather position. In the latest issue of the Echo, many the idea that these two floors ironic title taps my curiosity. Chris BIKES, from pg. 6 —Richard Muthiah there were a couple more items regularly employ the vocabulary of tianity and the Affluent Society. I ask which put the residents of Morris a Joe Pesci character in a mafia how much the book costs." 10 cents," owner. First of all, the owner is Hall in a bad light. The first was not movie. the store worker says. I hand her a delayed by the initial lack of ATTACK,from pg. 6 a direct assault, but it still deserves So perhaps each one of these quarter. "I don't need the change," I transportation. (Who knows what comment. On the front page was a incidents was the result of a say with a faint smile and airof saintly class/test/meeting he or she will be that many other students were also photograph showing some Morris miscommunication or a bit of short humility and walk away. Maybe I was late to because of the stolen bike?) not in attendance." (Emphasis men disregarding the construction sightedness. The point of this letter wrong and Bob and Larry and Ma Then, there are the multiple added) After speaking with Jeremy sign and walking through the yellow is hopefully to show the pain and dame Blueberry and Ron were right searches across campus, the Solak, I realized that this statement' tape put up around much of the confusion that can result from all along. Maybe change is exactly emotional and mental burden of was made in jest, and that he did not building. Not only was the caption to perpetuating negative stereotypes, what I need. violated trust as one wrestles with mean to express true joy when he the photo unnecessarily accusatory, even in jest. I was worried that -Amie Rose the theft, and a theft report to perceived that several of his fellow but the article surrounding the through all of this, Morris Hall and Campus Safety. students were skipping chapel; picture described the unsolved theft its residents were gaining an In our instance, my wife and I however, the way in which the of several construction radios. The unwanted and unwarranted TRUTH, from pg. 6 both spent time in the afternoon sentence was worded could easily result is that some people may reputation. Sammy Morris is a place looking around campus at all the lead to misinterpretation. Such a unfairly associat the two items where many men, including myself, the truth, and not printing editorial truths, bike racks, then that evening we statement might convey an attitiude together, suspectiong Morris have found fun, friends, and faith in because we don't know how others will drove to look around several of spiritual smugness - I always residents of stealing the radios. To be unexpected measure. Please handle it, is an injustice I can't commit apartments off campus, and then knew those guys weren't sincere sure, tearing down construction tape carefully consider how you use Folks, be brave in your encounters. Make returned to campus for another about their faith. This kind of is not the best way to handle the potentially damaging generaliza your stand. round of searching. Thankfully, attitude directed at anyone would situation, but a little more consider tions in the future. -Jessica Barnes whoever stole the bike thoughtfully bring a certain amount of pain, and ation should be made in deciding —Andy Forbes returned it (to the Rupp building— we are no exception. I appreciated whether the photo should be in the SEPTEMBER 25,1998 THE ECHO

Soccer Team Extends Win Streak to Four Athletic GEOFF HOFFMANN Department as one unit. Lund is positive re MCC match of the year. Weslyan. Sports Editor garding the progress that the team "We were pretty tentative and a Notes is making ."We have much more little tired at first tonight, due to a FOOTBALL Reminder: Please keep It was like trudging through cohesion than early on in the sea- busy week last week, but we came off gym floor, sanding thick mud at the start of the sea Thunder and lightning didn't stop son, but now the Trojan soccer theTrojans from dominating their and polishing will start team is back onto dry land, next victim and earning an unde Sept.27. grabbing their fourth straight feated 2-0 record. The team contin victory against MCC confer ued the onslaught of opponents by 1998 Football media the University of St. ence rival Grace College on romping guides are in and on sale Tuesday. After a slow start early Francis 40-18, in the Cougars first on in the season, the team is in home game in program history. at this Saturday's game red hot pursuit of a winning Although the game was delayed for 5$ record and a shot at the confer for over a half an hour becasue of ence championship. thunderstorms, the football team Volleyball coach Angie The win over Grace College stayed together and finished strong. Fincannon recorded her Tuesday was the fourth straight The Trojans dominated both sides for the Trojans(4-4), and could of the ball, suffocating the Cougars 250th career victory on be a good sign of things to on defense, and controlling on of September 11. come. There was no lack of ef fense. QB Jon Jenkins completed photo by Abbie Reese/The Echo fort as observed by head coach Leaping high into the air, senior Dan Rhodes just misses a goal 11 of 24 passes for 120 yards,and Joe Lund.We outplayed them in attempt by a split second. The Trojans defeated Goshen 2last rushed for 34. Ben Godfrey ran for in the singles court were Matt almost every facet of the game," Saturday. 25 yards on six rushes, Quinn Johnson( 6-4,6-0 at No. 2), Craig stated Lund. "We could have son. out strong when we needed to," Hirchy totalled 89 yards on 13 car Evans (6-2, 6-3 at No. 3), Trent finished better, but it was a good The coach is intent on working stated head coach Angie ries, and Jeremy Roberts grabbed Jackson( 6-3, 6-4 at No. 4), and win for us." hard and preparing to do what it Fincannon accoring toT.U Sports four receptions for 45 yards. Seth Flanary at No. 5(6-3, 6-1.). Sophomore Stuart Davis and takes to win the remainder of their Information. Head coach Steve Wilt had noth In dcflibles action the duos of Dan senior Ryan Eernisse scored the games. "We need to win out the On Wednesday night the Taylor ing to complain about according to Rocke/Johnson, Evans/Jackson, goals, lifting the Trojans to a 2- rest of the season in order to have Lady Trojans volleyball team T.U. Sports Information. "I felt like and Flanary/Matt Blume were 1 victory. Goalies Andy Albert a shot at conference finals," states cruised to a 15-9,15-10,15-3 vic we controlled the game like we winners. Their next match is Sep and Nate Marquart helped out head coach Joe Lund. tory over the University of St. wanted to," the coach stated. "We tember 25-27 at the ITA Rolex on the defensive end, combing The Trojans try to maintain their Francis in a Mid-Cental Confer did a lot of things today. To hold a Tournament in Lexington,KY. for seven saves. streak on September 30 at Marian ence matchup. Taylor was led by team to seven yards rushing is a The streak began with wins at College. Angela Olinghouse with 19 digs, great accomplishment," he adds. MLB HOMERUN the Malone(Ohio) tournament 14 kills and one ace, Heather The winning Taylor football team COUNT vs. Walsh and Malone, and the VOLLEYBALL will host Tiffin University tomor Pickerell had 41 assists, eight digs Sammy Sosa ....65 n at home vs. Goshen and most and five blocks, while Amy Croft row at 1:30 p.m. recently against Grace. The volleyball squad has in tallied 12 kills and 10 digs. next: today® Houston According to the coach, it is creased their winnings to land a The win was Taylor's 36th con TENNIS very important for the team stellar 13-4 record as of Wednes secutive victory at home. The Mark McGwire...... 65 keep playing with intensity and day. In their last match, the team team takes the court on at 7:30 Yet another winning team has next: today, vs. Montreal defeated St. Francis in the first P.M. on September 29 at Indiana emerged in Taylor athletics this fall. The men's tennis team lost to Marian College 6-3 on Sept. 19, but WHO WILL IT BE? were victorious against Bethel 7-2 Send me your vote at A Kristen Kloosterhouse A to imprpve to 6-3 overall. Winners the UMTC e-mail add. Birthplace: Hartland,MI Class: Freshman Parents: Jon and Vicki YOU MAKE DE CALL Role Model(s): Parents History: Many athletes began their CONGRATULATIONS Greg Pulley! He careers at an early age, but it wasn't won U make the Call this week, picking eight of the games correctly. UMTC is until High School that Kristen was fun and easy to play. involved. She began running in sixth WHAT YOU WIN: a FREE 8" one item grade, but did not participate in pizza courtesy of T.O.P.P.l.T cross-country until the tenth grade. 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