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Valparaiso University's 2007 & 2008 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year ONE WOMAN'S CALLING Denominations VU prides itself on being an Pastor position I don't mind talking that concerns about a female pastor independent Lutheran school that at VU have been overstated. weigh in on role of is accepting of every faith. The contested, Grega about the issues, but "I Googled 'Valpo to hire female university does not try to hide its women's ordination pastor,'" Grega said. "A few blogs women in religion close relationship with St. Teresa's welcomed warmly said, 'Valpo's going to hell!' but it Catholic Church has been a reality was the same few people, so you Lilia DelBosque Oakey and often holds Zach King since the 1970's. wonder what's real and how much Torch Staff Writer celebrations for Torch Assistant News Editor is hyperbolized." many interna­ That fight has been Grega's hiring has drawn flak The arrival of Pastor Darlene tional religions Despite fears that the appoint­ from some critics because she is the Grega sends out a strong message such as the Rama­ ment of the first female pastor to fought. chapel's first female pastor. Also, to the entire Valparaiso University dan celebration the Chapel of the Resurrection she was ordained by the Evangeli­ community. It tells Lutherans from held Tuesday. , would invite a tidal wave of oppo­ Darlene Grega cal Lutheran Church in America, the Evangelical Lutheran Church Grega For some in­ sition, Darlene Grega's presence Campus Associate Pastor not the Lutheran Church - Mis­ of America (ELCA) that they will ternational stu­ on campus made a relatively small souri Synod, as are the Chapel's two now be represented by the chapel's dents, this is their first encounter splash. "I haven't felt any outward ani­ other pastors. Unlike the ELCA, the pastoral staff and introduces Lu­ with female religious leaders. During her first four weeks as mosity," Grega said. "If there is LCMS explicitly forbids the ordina­ therans from the Lutheran Church- Mahdi Alabbad, a Muslim gradu­ Campus Associate Pastor, Grega some, (those who bear it) don't tion of women. Missouri Synod (LCMS) to a female ate student from Saudi Arabia, said her reception was "encourag­ share it with me." "The strategic plan of the cha­ pastor. explains that, in the Muslim faith, ing and supportive." She credits "As an institution under the pel's ministry identified, in 2002, But this bold move radiates past men and women do not worship Valparaiso University's "culture of cross, we're all one," Grega added. the need to expand the professional the Lutheran religion and opens in the same room. The men pray moral discourse" and its status as "We come to our own conclusions staff that serves the spiritual needs discussion up to all religions that an independent Lutheran institu­ and decide what is right for us." are represented at the University. See Denominations, page A5 tion for her warm welcome. With a laugh, Grega pointed out See Grega, page A5 Joel Sheesley: Art touches life, history Artist speaks on time and in an use of emotion in I oilers a iiiucici \ suburban life Rachael Battista Torch Staff Writer Working against Having lived in the suburbs of us or simulated e Chicago for 30 years, artist Joel Sheesley is no stranger to a mun­ dane lifestyle. Still, Sheesley is ch to negotiate i able to find the beauty in the daily schedule of suburbia and transform g the outside wc it into art. In a new exhibition, titled "Do­ uman drama. mestic Vision: Twenty-Five Years of the Art of Joel Sheesley" and hosted by the Brauer Museum of Art, Shee­ sley depicts everyday scenes with an ity exp innovative edge. In his latest works, Sheesley uses glimpses of previous ods7 work, placing them strategically into his painting in order to create an "interior journey." Illustrating ourrM scenes in the sky through puddles on the ground and creating subtle itin signs in his artwork, Sheesley cap­ tures the attention of his admirers rid t and leaves them thinking. "In the suburbs, it's always the perfect lawn, the perfect house, the perfect teeth. I was given this goal to achieve," Sheesley said. "I wanted to show suburban life as a moral tale. I was always in the awareness that living this way costs some­ thing. It costs us our family and our environment. Through addressing these things you learn about your own identity." Rebecca Barnes/ The Torch In a brief talk Wednesday night Artist Joel Sheesley speaks Wednesday night at the Brauer Museum of Art in front of his exhibition, "Domestic Vision: Twenty-Five Years of the Art of Joel Sheesley." at the Brauer, Sheesley opened with •a quotation from Ernest Heming­ a view requires. scribed the meaning behind each "In the words of a man quite op­ Sheesley said. "This is the project of way in order to show the impor­ "Sometimes you have to bring piece of art. Many times words posite of Hemingway, Jesus said, the householder which is also my tance of approaching art with an that experience to the grindstone such as "real grief," "humor" and 'That is why every scribe who has project." imperfect view. In the quotation, and sharpen it," Sheesley said. "satiation" were used to depict the been trained for the kingdom of Sheesley had always known Hemingway spoke of using a figu­ Leading the audience through attitude for the images. heaven is like the master of a house­ that art would be his project in life. rative "dull instrument," his art ben­ an interactive explanation of each At the end of his presentation, hold who brings both new and old efiting from the extra thought such painting, Sheesley emotionally de­ Sheesley quoted Matthew 13:52. things out of his treasure chest,'" See Sheesley, page A3

Index A&E B6 Features B3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports A9 On Guard for 94 Years quicken the public's sense of civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Calendar B2 Going Green A3 Weather B7 Volume 102 :: Issue 4 The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got Notice for Candidates for Degrees VU covered. Students who wish to receive their degrees at the end of the spring semester or summer session 2009 must apply for their degrees on a form provided for this purpose by the Registrar's Office no later than Wednesday, Oct. 1. Ap­ plications are available on the Registrars web site at http:// www.valpo.edu/registrar/degreeappl.php and in the Reg­ istrars Office. Applications submitted after Oct. 1 require approval of the appropriate academic dean. page STD Picnic Sigma Tau Delta and the English department are host­ ing the Fall Welcome Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 28. The open house-style picnic will be held between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the Huegli Hall patio. Food will be provided. All members of the English department - majors, minors, fac­ ulty and their families - are invited. Presidential inaugural Bali The deadline for members of the campus community to make reservations for Oct. 17 s Inaugural Ball, part of the festivities surrounding the inauguration of Mark Heckler as Valparaiso University's 18th president has been extend­ ed to Oct. 3. The Inaugural Ball begins at 6:30 p.m. at Avalon Manor in Merrillville and will include dinner and dancing to the music of the Jeff Brown Orchestra. Tickets are $65 each for employees and $30 each for students. Reservations may be made by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at 219- 464-6901. Seating is limited and reservations will be filled in the order in which they are received. Inauguration activities get under way Oct. 15 and will include the inaugural convocation Oct. 17. All events are open to all members of the campus community.

corrections clarifications

In the "Campus Announcements" section of the Friday, September 19 issue of The Torch, The Torch was pro­ vided with the incorrect date for the Sigma Tau Delta picnic. The picnic will occur Sept. 28, and a corrected announcement runs in this issue.

In the staff editorial for the Friday, September 19 issue of The Torch, The Torch reported that four senators were absent from the first Senate meeting. In actuality, only three were absent. The Torch regrets this mistake.

The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see something you believe is a factual error, contact Editor in Chief Brad Anderson at [email protected]. Tim Stride / The Torch In the conclusion of a skit, two performers act as swordsmen fighting in the dark. These performers traveled with the Silk and Bamboo Performing Troupe and performed in the Athletics Recreation Center as part of the Confucius Institute's Great Lakes Music Festival.

)hnted as a service of The Torch VUPD North and Campus Drive ospital for An officer and the Valparaiso Fire to a suspicious vehicle intact with Department responded to the Athletic report checked, and the red pi< :tion. Recreation Center in reference to an not be located. The true injured student. The student refused Scheele Hall several time treatment September 12 An officer and the Valparaiso Fire Department responded to Lankenau September 19 Hall in reference to an upset student. An officer and Valparaise The student was treated at the scene and responded to Alumni H transported to Porter Hospital for further two students being stuc treatment. The responders remov and Facilities Man arrangements for repair September 18 An officer responded to Lot 20 in reference to a hit and run vehicle crash. September 20 The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear bumper and tail light. This case is under investigation.

An officer assisted a student needing transportation to Porter Hospital.

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Sheesley has been involved in art since childhood, inspired by his mother, a fellow painter. "My mother is an artist. She al­ ways had paints around and would let me and my brother get into them," Sheesley said. "I just thought, T could probably do this.'" As an undergraduate, Sheesley's education mainly revolved around painting and drawing, but during graduate school, his work evolved into an education based around the study of painting and printing. Sheesley cited art history as a large factor in his motivation. "It's the way that art touches life and represents history," Sheesley said. The exhibit "Domestic Vision" will run at the Brauer Museum un­ til Nov. 23. Contact Rachael Battista at torch. Rebecca Barnes/ The Torch [email protected]. Artist Joel Sheesley addresses an audience Wednesday night at the Brauer Museum of Art. Sheesley's work is featured in an exhibition running through November. Investigating the environment VU goes green the biodiversity of an area. search at the Institute was very VU students receive Krintz observed artificial nest independent and involved a lot of Environmental Earthtones, a student organization, predation and the impact of in­ hands-on experience. devotes its time to focusing on en­ two environmental sects in nests with the autumn olive "You have to have the students vironmental issues both on and off plant. Her goal was to see how the interested in doing this type of consciousness campus. research grants autumn olive plant impacted the work," Aljobeh said. "We currently are focusing on bird community at Pierce Cedar Research at Pierce Cedar Creek strikes campus raising awareness about recycling," Mike Jakubisin Creek Institute. Institute can help when applying said junior Earthtones member Torch Staff Writer Heather Dueball "People want to know the ef­ to graduate schools, and gives stu­ Torch Staff Writer Ryan Bourgart. "There are old bikes fects of basically how humans are dents an advantage. Students are at VUPD and we want to restore Two Valparaiso University stu­ affecting the environment, and how able to get hands-on experience Though school colors are them... We are trying to make it dents participated in the Under­ based on that the environment is and will discover if research is the brown and gold, people on the more of a walking community." graduate Research Grants for the changing," Krintz said. path they wish to take. campus of Valparaiso University Earthtones also feels strongly Environment program this past Pierce Cedar Creek Institute "This is a really great entry- have recently been much more about recycling. In fact, to sup­ summer and received a total of is located in Hastings, Michigan. level research opportunity," Krintz concerned about the color green. port the efforts of Earthtones, the $12,000. With more than 660 acres of land, said. "The university has tried to psychology department conducted Senior Alan Holderread and ju­ it offers a visitor center and hiking Both Holderread and Krintz be environmentally conscious a study involving Lankenau and nior Megan Krintz both worked on trails open to the public. The In­ may present their research at VU's for years," said Executive Direc­ Alumni Halls. separate research projects at Pierce stitute includes wetlands, marshes, Celebration of Undergraduate tor of University Relations Reg­ Recycling bins were placed on Cedar Creek Institute in southwest streams, lakes, prairies and forests Scholarship in April. gie Syrcle. "It's each floor to see Michigan. for students to study. For students interested in been ongoing if it affected the "If you are any kind of person The Institute also has a bio­ working at Pierce Cedar Creek the last two Slice we have the amount of recy­ concerned about the environment, logical field station where students Institute, the deadline for a new or three years new administration, cling produced. then this is a good place to go," said work on research skills and use all proposal for the Undergraduate and has be­ The bins were Krintz. necessary tools. Researchers found Research Grants for the Environ­ come more of we want to see dining placed in Lan­ VU is one of 13 colleges and themselves interacting with each ment program is in early January. a focus in the services change to kenau, while the universities that participate in the other and often helping to collect last year." control group program. data for each other's projects. Contact Mike Jakubisin at There are more organic foods. (without bins) Student researchers receive a "I think the best skill I learned torch. news@valpo. edu. many steps was Alumni. $3,000 stipend, on-site housing and was getting familiar with people of that students, We'd also like to see Lankenau had breakfast and lunch for their work. different disciplines," Holderread faculty and more composting. an increase in Faculty advisors also receive up to said. staff can take recycling of ten $3,000. The money is used for to help VU go Ryan Bourgart pounds per day. travel expenses and supplies for green. Junior Earthtones the students' research. "There are concluded if Work time was flexible and stu­ a number of things that all of us all the residence halls had similar dents were able to work at their own on campus can do like turning off results then there would be 15,000 pace to get the research completed. lights, computers and fans when pounds of recycled material per "It was really fun being my own we're not using them," Syrcle said. year. The amount of money saved boss and making my own hours," "There are times that would ben­ from the material would offset the said Holderread. efit all of us when you should walk implementation of the recycling Holderread, a civil engineering instead of drive." plan required to produce these re­ major, observed the effects of water sults. flow and run-off after a rainfall. He Not only does the campus fo­ collected water samples from vari­ cus on recycling, but VU has taken ous creeks and tributaries at the In­ many steps to be friendlier to the stitute to study quality of water after environment. drainage. "A number of things that have Holderread ran a hydrology been done to be environmentally modeling tool developed by Purdue friendly," Syrcle said. "For example, University to study the quality of some of the recent parking lots have the run-off water. used recycled tires as well as the Holderread was the only engi­ new fields." neering student to work at the In­ Earthtones is hoping for a more stitute this summer. drastic change to take effect on Dr. Zuhdi Aljobeh, a professor campus. While they are aware of of civil engineering at VU with a Because of the the many green factors in the new background in environmental engi­ changing campus and the union as well as more vegetarian neering, was Alan's advisor for this growing environmental is­ options offered by dining services, research. He covered the effects of sues the VU community is they believe dining services should run-off water and water quality in faced with, many vehicles make a bigger change. environmental engineering and hy­ Facilities Management "Since we have the new admin­ drology courses. Holderread used have been replaced. istration, we want to see dining ser­ these skills within his research. "We replaced cars in Fa­ vices change to more organic foods," "Research is different than just cilities Management with golf Bourgart said. "We'd also like to see giving them a homework assign­ carts," Syrcle said. composting." ment," Aljobeh said. Syrcle also believes every­ While Earthtones and VU tackle Krintz, a biology and English one on campus needs to work many environmental issues con­ major, researched the effects of au­ together to help the environ­ cerning the community, all our tumn olive leaves on bird popula­ ment. concerned about one thing: the en­ tions. Autumn olive is an invasive "Recycling is important vironment. plant that was introduced to the also," Syrcle said. "We feel the environment is United States in the 1970s. Krintz Many campus organi­ an important aspect of our lives," studied bird activity within the zations have also put Bourgart said. plant while giving a better under­ forth the effort to help Contact Heather Dueball at torch. standing of how the plant affects save the environment. [email protected]. A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Conversations Project examines voting, apathy and comments for the three panel­ amount of misinformation. In election season, ists. "I think newspaper information Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso has gotten so much worse since campus questions and Zora Ludwig, a librarian at when I was younger," Ludwig said. Hammond Public Library, joined "Sensationalism has taken over. small voter turnout Henegar on stage. Much of the dis­ And, on TV I miss the very serious Jon Eaton cussion focused on lack of voter reporters that actually took on se­ participation in the United States. rious issues and not just what they Torch News Editor "I was shocked by how many thought would bring in the most An apathetic electorate is the people just don't vote," Costas said. viewers." greatest threat to American democ­ "They say, T just don't bother, they're A contentious topic broached racy. all crooks in Washington, I'm too by panelists and audience members This was one accord reached busy, my vote won't matter.' All the alike was how to encourage voter by the panelists at the Conversa­ responses are a blend of indiffer­ turnout while still maintaining, tions Project panel discussion on ence, self-focus and cynicism." or improving, the integrity of the Wednesday. According to Costas, voting voting system. Suggestions ranged Entitled "Voting: Privilege, Duty should not be viewed as an individ­ from online voting, to requiring or or Obligation" ual right, but discouraging identification at the and organized as a collective polling station, to federalizing vot­ by the politi­ tllm truly concerned right. Voting ing laws. cal science de­ should focus on Eventually, the conversation re­ partment at about the state of our a voter's duty to turned to voters' impact on their Valp a r a i s o democracy if we the community own democracy. University, this and to all those "Every government paves roads, event brought continue to be an who suffered every government defends and together three apathetic electorate. and died to fights wars," Henegar said. "It's panelists from bring that right about the process. It's about how varying back­ Jane Henegar to everyone. you go about it that makes you dif­ grounds. They The panel­ ferent." discussed the Indiana state coordinator, ists also agreed Without an involved elector­ benefits and Project Citizen that the elec­ ate, evil is allowed to creep into problems of torate must the power vacuum that this cre­ voting and the voting system. know about the issues at stake. ates, Henegar said. An uhvigilant "I truly am concerned about the "You need to approach the vote populace opens the door for ram­ state of our democracy if we con­ using your education and all of pant corruption, fascism or other tinue to be an apathetic electorate," your skills," Henegar said. "But it's problems to gradually take over the said Jane Henegar, state coordina­ still not enough. You have to be an system. tor for the Indiana Bar Association's informed voter." Wrapping up the conversation, Project Citizen, a civic education Of course an informed vote re­ moderator Jennifer Hora, assistant curriculum for middle and high quires a discerning voter. Ludwig professor of political science, urged schools. felt that during the decades since all present to register and vote in As the lights dimmed, the Com­ her immigration to the United the upcoming elections and to en­ Lauren Traczewski / The Torch States as a young child, the quan­ courage others to do the same. munity Room in the Christopher Niru Devaraj, assistant professor of economics, participates in Wednesday eve­ Center filled with students and fac­ tity of media coverage available has Contact Jon Eaton at torch. ning's Conversations Project. The evening examined voting in American democ­ ulty who chimed in with questions drastically increased, along with the [email protected]. racy and agreed that apathy was democracy's greatest danger. That human aspect Marching on, slowly Alison Eyer, a sophomore stu­ nine of them can be credits used to abilities." Debate over mascot dent senator, is continuing work on Humanitarian fulfill humanities/social science/ Like Hart, Engerer agreed that the "Crusader debate." She is poll­ theology and foreign language/di­ projects don't necessarily have to cools, discussion ing 50 to 100 of her constituents on engineering minor versity general education require­ be fulfilled in some distant place. the issue, and she will present her ments. In the three-credit course "There are projects of domes­ not over yet findings to Student Senate. She says track added GS 180, students are required to tic origin - such as work through that Senate would like to take a po­ perform a minimum of 20 hours organizations like Lutheran Braille Tony Lyza sition on the issue. Francesca Sagala of service work for each credit. Workers or Opportunity Enter­ Torch Staff Writer "I hope to get discussion on this Torch Staff Writer However, Engerer emphasized prise," Engerer said. "You don't topic (in the Senate)," Eyer said. that only one of the credits must have to go to Kenya." Last year, debates raged about Also, the Campus Community Are engineering and helping include volunteer work directly re­ Engerer believes that having the issue of Valparaiso University's Policy Committee passed a reso­ others related? That seems to be lated to engineering. the minor will positively affect stu­ Crusader mascot. So far this year, lution suggesting that University the consensus at Valparaiso Uni­ Although the minor is open to dents' future careers. students opposed to the mascot President Mark Heckler should put versity's College of Engineering. engineering minors only, Engerer "It'll give students some unique have so far been comparatively qui­ together a committee to review the Beginning this year, a humani­ said she eventually thinks it could credentials when looking for em­ eter. mascot and research a new mascot, tarian engineering minor will be apply to other majors on campus ployment for some company or The "Crusader debate" refers to if that is found to be the appropriate offered to engineering majors, giv­ as well. non-profit organization," Engerer whether or not the Crusader should course of action. ing students the chance to utilize "We went said. "In such remain the mascot at VU, given the In addition, seniors Olivia their skills while also helping those back and forth a tight market, history behind the Crusader mas­ Hillmer and Bekki Robbins have in need. with that - if it's good to have cot, specifically the Christian cru­ been working to keep the debate That's a lot of what moving forward in Linstrom's ab­ The minor was developed by non-engineer­ something that sades in the Middle East during the sence. electrical and computer engineer­ ing majors could engineering is all shows there's Middle Ages. "We value the global community ing professor Daniel Hart, who have the minor about, doing things something dif­ For Holly Singh, Director of In­ conceived of the idea after hearing too. We think ferent about ternational Students and Scholars at and international students and in­ about a similar minor at Colorado there might be to benefit our society you." VU, the debate began in 2005. ternational programs. The Crusad­ State University. a possibility Hart con­ Three years after beginning er has historical baggage that would as well as other say otherwise," Robbins said. "After I was made aware that that other stu­ curred with international recruiting in 2002, "There is a growing contingent Colorado State had the minor, I dents in other individuals. Engerer, em­ Singh was in a videoconference of students questioning whether the thought. "That sounds really good, programs could phasizing how with a group from Kuwait when Crusader accurately represents Val­ it sounds really good for what we do a similar Daniel Hart important it is someone asked about VU's mas­ minor," Engerer to have such a cot. After trying to avoid the issue, paraiso to the world," Hillmer said. do here and what's currently going Professor, electrical and on at this university," Hart said. explained. minor in to­ Singh finally told the group that it Hillmer added that work might computer engineering was the Crusader, after which, he be done to form a CORE-approved Barbara Engerer, coordinator So far, only day's society. came to a stark realization. program to explain the identity and of the humanitarian engineering one person has "We have image issue and to help get students program, said students in the Col­ formally declared the minor. Still, such a global economy," Hart said. "I cannot be a Crusader any­ involved. She also acknowledged lege of Engineering have always Engerer hopes to attract more stu­ "Having this minor really requires more. I represent my university, that there is a contingent of stu­ expressed a great interest in volun­ dents to it throughout the coming students to become familiar with but I cannot represent the mascot," dents that support the mascot. teering. year. other cultures. For example, some Singh said. "There are still students who "We've had students travel to "Various times throughout the of the courses require an under­ The "Crusader debate," some like the tradition and would like to Nicaragua to work on solar panel spring, we'll have seminars with standing of other cultures. The have alleged, has quieted down this keep that as a part of the identity (of projects and sanitation projects speakers for students who are in­ type of coursework is very valu­ year. VU)," Hillmer said. in Costa Rica, as well as become terested in it," Engerer said. able in a global economy." "Resistance to the Crusader Singh, Hillmer and Robbins all involved with Engineers Without Hart said that service projects Overall, Hart thinks the minor crumbled (after John Linstrom agree that there are things students Borders," Engerer said. "The mi­ don't have to be limited to work will have a vital role in VU's Col­ left)," said junior Alex Johnson, stu­ at VU can do now to become in­ nor is for students looking for a done overseas. lege of Engineering. dent body vice-president. Linstrom, volved in this debate. way to show these activities off on "While some do go to other "That's a lot of what engineer­ last year's leader of the movement to a resume." countries, it's not actually a re­ ing is all about, doing things to change the mascot of VU, is study­ Singh related the issue to fashion ing abroad in Namibia and is not on sense. Students will be required to take quirement," Hart said. "Some benefit our society as well as other campus to push the debate. "Students have to really be seri- a minimum of 18 credit hours. 15 could be local, like the engineering individuals," Hart said. That's not stopping some from of these credits must be related in project one student did for their Contact Francesca Sagala at continuing work on the issue. •' • — < See Mascot, pageA5 some way to humanities, although senior project for people with dis­ [email protected]. • The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Campus News A5 Denominations, from page Al cause it does say in the Bible, but I becoming teachers in Lutheran Grega, from page Al proach in dealing with the few call­ view that more as a cultural thing. schools, deaconesses, helping with ers who were upset about Grega's in front of an imam, a Muslim re­ Females had their roles, but times Christian education or becoming of students," said Joseph Cunning­ hiring. ligious leader, and the women pray have changed and women should music directors. When I found ham, University Pastor and Dean of "We told donors some things in a separate room and listen to the be allowed to have pastoral roles," out that we were going to get a fe­ the Chapel of the Resurrection. "It from a fact sheet about Pastor Gre­ Imam through speakers. Habschmidt stated. male pastor I didn't see anything was determined that a woman was ga," Ford said. "(But) not all our "I have never seen a woman "I am somewhat conflicted by wrong with it because we are an needed in order to fill the need for a callers give us a reason why they pray," Alabbad stated, and there­ the passages," Holderread stated. independent Lutheran chapel, but consistent counseling presence for don't give. We just try to respond fore does not know if women "But I see anyone who wants to be I was kind of turned off by the way women students." with the facts." would be sufficient religious a leader in the church and spread it was broadcasted as 'We have to "In time," Cunningham added, Ford, an ELCA member whose leaders. the gospels as a positive." get a woman pastor who is ELCA.' "it was further determined that the mother serves as a Lutheran pastor, Even though women can study Junior Patrick Adamcheski, a I would have rather heard we are best fit would be a pastor rather said she sees no reason why women religion, the imam has- always Roman Catholic, also feels that going to get an ELCA pastor, and than a non-ordained professional should not be ordained. been male. Alabbad believes that if having a female pastor is a positive we are going to get the most quali­ such as a deaconess." "There have been women in women were allowed to be imam, change. fied one." Luke Bou- leadership posi­ they should only "I know Sophomore Jacob Tewes, who man, Director of tions in church pray with the the rules set is also LCMS Lutheran, is looking Church Relations, Her personality is forever - Lydia, other females. I know the rules set forth by my forward to a new experience. also attributed for example (a warm and winsome. "Women forth by my religion religion and "I am really thankful that we Grega's hiring to a church leader should only lead the longtime have a female pastor because it campus need and Anyone who can be mentioned in women," Alab­ and the longtime standards, but gives me the chance to get more denied that the po­ Acts 16)," Ford won over will be. bad said. "But standards, but I have I have grown experience with female pastors," sition was created said. men can lead up in this day Tewes said. "The idea of having to make a political Junior Sam women and grown up in this day and age where women in the clergy isn't some­ statement. Luke Bouman Berkshire is a things have thing that I get worked up about it. "We don't member of the men." and age where things Director of Church Relations Junior Mehul been chang­ But there are other people who feel have the luxury LCMS and be­ Jani, who is Hin­ have been chang­ ing for a long that way and we have to respect of spending over lieves that both du, believes the ing for a longtime. I time. I am their opinion as well." hundreds of thousands of dollars the Bible and the teachings of Mar­ arrival of Pas­ iffy about it, "I am really liking Pastor Grega on a new staff person as a political tin Luther forbid the ordination of tor Grega sends am iffy about it, but I but I like the so far," Zastrow said. "I still feel statement," Bouman said. "We don't women. out a message like the change and I change and I the same way I always have about have donors lined up (to do that)." "I don't mean to condemn (Gre­ to international think it can be women pastors, but I don't want to In fact, very few donors voiced ga) or all female pastors," Berkshire students. think it can be for the for the better," take anything away from her char­ any negative opinions regarding said. "I can understand why (the "It shows better. Adamcheski acter or her ability to be a church Grega's appointment. Senior Melis­ chapel) did this - they don't want that we accept said. leader. I might not agree with what sa Ford works as a student manager to step on anyone's toes - but the change," Jani He contin­ her job title is, but I am not going in the Department of Annual Giv­ Lutheran tradition certainly doesn't said. "Once we ued, "There to let that get in the way of my love ing. She said that negative response allow this." start accept­ Patrick Adamcheski are many for the chapel and what it has to to Grega was initially expected. Berkshire pointed to passages ing change we women in the offer." "We were worried about it when in the Bible, including 1 Corinthi­ Junior show that we Bible that do McCallum has a similar opin­ the first report came in," Ford said. ans 11 and 1 Timothy 1, that mean, are okay with great things ion. "Last year there were a couple calls in Berkshire's interpretation, "for others' ideas, beliefs and thoughts and going off of that they are good "I hope that the Valparaiso Uni­ about it but not very often." women not to preach (and) not have and that's one thing Valpo should leaders, just as good, even better, versity community realizes that Ford added, "We get one or two authority over man in church." show." as the men at times so they should times are changing and that peo­ every time something happens. For When presented with the same Jani is the son of a Hindu Bun- give them a chance." ple are becoming more and more example, some people wouldn't passages, Grega was unfazed. dit and explained, "There have Of course, the two synods that open in that you shouldn't let your give because (former University "I don't mind talking about the been female religious leaders ever are at the middle of this discus­ theology get in the way of your re­ President) Alan Harre was here, issues, but women's ordination has since the beginning of Hinduism. sion are the Evangelical Lutheran lationship with God or Jesus." and some people would only give been a reality since the 1970s," Gre­ For example, (Saraswati) the god­ Church in America (ELCA) and because he was here." ga said. "That fight has been fought. dess of knowledge is a female." Lutheran Church - Missouri Syn­ Contact Lilia Oakey at torch. Ford and others in her depart­ We need all the pastors we can get Jani also explained that deny­ od (LCMS). [email protected]. ment took a "just the facts" ap- so that we can become better advo­ ing females entrance into higher "Anyone can be cates of the Gospel, so that we religious positions could rob them called to preach can maintain God's church." of religious connections. and be called to Grega added, "This wasn't "Everyone should have the consecrate the sac­ even an issue in seminary." right to become a pastor or a Bun- rament and I think Grega also added of the de­ dit or it would be unfair because that it's perfectly bate about the ordination of they wouldn't have the chance to fine to have lady women, "I'd welcome that con­ become as close to God as they pastors and that versation if that's a line of dis­ wanted to just because of gender," they should be course they'd like to pursue." Jani said. supported in their From the very early stages of Junior Emily Thompson, a call to ministry," seeking a new pastor, especially Christian who attends an Evan­ said sophomore one from the ELCA, concerns gelical Free church, has a similar Jessica McCallum, were voiced that church lead­ opinion. an ELCA Lutheran ers - especially LCMS leaders "I think that if God gives a who hopes to work - would be resistant. in outdoor minis­ "Key leaders and influences woman or a man the gift to preach The Board of Directors of Valparaiso University then they should be able to use try. of the LCMS were contacted that, regardless of their gender," Sophomore requests the honor of your presence at and kept apprised as to the ra­ Thompson stated. "I feel like there Mary Zastrow, an tionale and need for such ex­ is no reason to be opposed to hav­ LCMS Lutheran, THE INAUGURATION OF MARK A. HECKLER pansion of ministry throughout ing a woman as a pastor. The Bible has a different this process," Cunningham said. states there is neither Jew or Gen­ opinion. as the eighteenth president of Valparaiso University "Overall, while some are con­ cerned, there is a high level of tile, slave or free, male or female, "The LCMS at fifteen minutes past two o'clock in the afternoon, but all are one in Christ," Thomp­ teaching is that trust that appropriate practice son stated, referencing Galatians men are to be pas­ in the Chapel of the Resurrection, will be maintained, and most 3:27-28. have wished us well." tors and not wom­ on Friday, the seventeenth of October, Senior Alan Holderread, of en. That's not say­ Bouman pointed out that the Church of the Brethren, and ing that men are two thousand eight. Grega herself has met with little junior Sarah Habschmidt, of the better than wom­ resistance, but those who take Religious Society of Friends (more en, it's just saying issue attack a more symbolic commonly known as Quakers) that God wanted position. both acknowledge that there are men to be pastors," A reception honoring President Heckler "Any criticism we got came before the announcement. Peo­ passages in the Bible that state that Zastrow stated. will be held in the Christopher Center for Library pastoral positions are for men but Zastrow con­ ple were reacting to the idea of still see the acceptance of female tinued, "Women and Information Resources immediately follow the ceremony. a female ELCA pastor," Bouman pastors as a positive thing. can have just as said. "I have not yet received the "I can understand why some important roles In the evening, yon and your guest are invited to first comment or concern about churches have an issue with it be- in the church by Pastor Grega herself." dinner and an Inaugural Ball Bouman added that positive to be held at six-thirty o'clock at Avalon Manor, response to Grega's presence Mascot, from page A4 bate. is "overwhelming" and said, Robbins be­ 3550 East U.S. Highway 30 in Merrillviik, Indiana. "We've heard just about every­ ous about what they wear. You lieves the universi­ thing. If you were to measure don't wear a shirt that is not repre­ ty needs to further Black tie preferred. response in terms of quantity, sentative of you," Singh said. the development positives have been more than Singh added that open-ended of its self-identity. 90 percent of responses." discussion is crucial to the current "Be familiar Ticket prices for the Inaugural Bali are $65 per person and $30 for Valparaiso Bouman said that Grega's debate. with the values this University students. disposition is contributing to "It is something the university university claims this positive feedback. has to struggle with," Singh said. to have and be fa­ The reservation deadline for the Ball has been extended to October 3. "Her personality is warm Hillmer emphasized the need miliar with what Credit card reservations may be made by calling the Office of Alumni Relations and winsome. Anyone who for awareness of others' opinions this campus claims at ext. 6901. Checks should be made payable to Valparaiso University and can be won over will be," Bou­ of the issue. "Listen to what other its identity to be," delivered to Alumni Relations in Loke Hall. man said. "If they can't, we can't people are thinking," she said. She Robbins said. count on them to be partners." added that the VU community Contact Tony Seating is limited. Paid reservations will be accepted in the order in which they "slowly need(s) to develop points Lyza at torch. are received. Contact Zach King at torch. on this, issue" to discuss and de­ news@valpo.,edu. [email protected]. A6 Nation/World The Torch | Friday, September 26,2008 Republicans threaten $700 billion bailout plan Agreement may lose Senate Majority Leader Harry hoping once again to find common tial in setting congressional finan­ establish a "strong oversight board Reid, D-Nev, said he believed the ground. But they were uncertain cial policy, and was not involved in with cease and desist authority," as support because of breakdown was simply an effort to how to handle the Republican alter­ the negotiated agreement in prin­ well as an independent inspector allow McCain to miss Friday night's native, whose chief feature would ciple. general who would monitor "the GOP cost concerns scheduled debate with Obama. permit the government to provide Said Sen. Reid: "Anyone who use of the Treasury Secretary's au­ Rep. Barney Frank, chairman insurance to firms to buy troubled tried to understand what John Mc­ thority." The Government Account­ David Lightman of the House Financial Services assets rather than spend taxpayer Cain said (at the White House) ability Office, Congress' investiga­ McClatchey-Tribune News Services Committee, seconded that belief. money on them. couldn't." tive arm, also would audit the use "I think McCain was hurting politi­ "Rather than providing tax­ The main points reached in the of bailout funds. Regular detailed WASHINGTON - Congressio­ cally," Frank said. "I think this was a payer funded purchases of frozen bipartisan agreement in principle: reports to Congress on the program nal negotiators' carefully-crafted campaign ploy." mortgage assets, we should adopt Funding. Treasury would be au­ would be required. agreement on a $700 billion rescue When McCain found that an a mortgage insurance approach thorized to spend $700 billion, but Homeowners. The agreement plan threatened to unravel Thurs­ agreement was near, Frank said, to solve the problem," a GOP fact would get only $250 billion imme­ mandates maximum coordinated day as lawmakers at an often tense it was necessary to upset it so that sheet said. diately, with another $100 billion to efforts to modify mortgages for White House meeting clashed over McCain could later be seen as hav­ Under the plan, firms would pay be released once the Treasury secre­ homeowners at risk of foreclosure; details. ing played a role. "He's making it insurance premiums to the govern­ tary certifies the money is needed. requires loan modifications for As Republican presidential harder to get things done," Frank ment in return for coverage. The other $350 billion could be mortgages owned by the federal nominee John McCain looked on, said. "We feel it is best to resort to canceled if Congress passed a joint government; and directs that a per­ House Republi­ Republicans, in private capital first," said Rep. Eric resolution of disapproval. centage of future profits go to fed­ can Leader John contrast, said their Cantor, R-Va., who led the effort, Executive pay. The Treasury De­ eral housing funds. Boehner raised I believe we'll reservations on the which is backed by Spencer Bachus, partment would "set standards to Judicial review. The government concerns that reach a successful bailout plan were R-Ala., the top Republican on the prevent excessive or inappropriate would be barred from "acting in the plan would principled. The House Financial Services Commit­ executive compensation for partici­ an arbitrary or capricious manner be too costly to conclusion. Mem­ plan, they said, had tee - and who helped negotiate the pating companies. or in any way that is inconsistent taxpayers, and bers are aware of too much govern­ bipartisan agreement. Taxpayer equity. Taxpayers with existing law," which ensures offered an alter­ ment involvement McCain, who has slipped be­ could share in the profits of firms the possibility of legal challenges in native plan. the crisis situation in private industry hind Democratic nominee Barack that benefit from the bailout as they court. The original administration Democrats that we're in. and too high po­ Obama in most recent presidential return to financial health. plan would have prohibited judicial were mad. tential liabilities for polls, spoke briefly at the White Oversight. The legislation would "What this John McCain taxpayers. House meeting, where Obama out­ looked like to U.S. Senator "That agree­ lined a series of principles that he me was a rescue ment is obviously wants addressed in any legislation. Bailout deal plan for John McCain," said Sen­ no agreement, said Sen. Richard Obama told CNN he still thought Leading lawmakers are optimistic the $700 billion financial-system ate Banking Committee Chairman Shelby, R-Ala., as he emerged from a deal could be reached,' though he rescue plan will pass. Christopher Dodd of the Republi­ the White House meeting. acknowledged that "I still think iPSlPf^ The grand plan can objections. The lawmakers spoke after there's still some work that needs to • Funding Treasury authorized to spend $700 billion; His reference was to McCain's spending an hour in what was sup­ be done." starts with $250 billion, rest given later eleventh-hour intervention into the posed to be a somber show of bi­ McCain played the role of con­ negotiations, when he declared he partisan unity at the White House. sensus-maker, telling ABC News "I • Executive pay Treasury Department to set standards to prevent was suspending his campaign and The session, hosted by President believe we'll reach a successful con­ excessive executive compensation for participating companies clusion. Members are aware of the postponing Friday night's debate Bush and featuring the two presi­ • Taxpayer equity Taxpayers share in profits of firms that benefit with Democrat Barack Obama to dential candidates as well as House crisis situation that we're in. help negotiate a bailout plan. and Senate leaders, came hours af­ "They do have concerns ... about • Oversight Board and independent inspector general Democrats think that Repub­ ter the Democratic and Republican $700 billion or a trillion dollars, established; regular reports to Congress required licans were backing away from a negotiators had issued a one-page that need to be addressed so that • Judicial review Government barred compromise many of them agreed "agreement on principles." this is a genuine, bipartisan, bicam­ from acting contrary to existing laws to earlier Thursday - without Mc­ After the House Republican eral agreement." • Homeowners Efforts to modify mortgages Cain's involvement - in order to rebellion at the White House cast The Arizona senator is not a for homeowners at risk of foreclosure give McCain time to play a role and doubt on the agreement's fate, nego­ member of the Senate Banking perhaps appear as a rescuer. tiators reconvened Thursday night, Committee, has never been influen- Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau Graphic: Melina Yingling © 2008 MCT U.S., Pakistani forces clash point," said Adm. Gregory Smith, the U.S. strikes and reports of civil­ Helicopters allegedly a spokesman for Tampa, Fla.-based ian casualties, have been warning HE WHO DELIVERS U.S. Central Command. that their troops would use force to fired on near border The Pakistani soldiers "turned defend the border. their fire down the hillside at the "Just as we will not let Pakistan's with Afghanistan U.S.-Afghan patrol," said Smith. territory to be used by terrorists The U.S.-Afghan patrol fired di­ for attacks against our people and Jonathan S. Landay rectly at the Pakistani checkpoint, our neighbors, we cannot allow our McClatchey-Tribune News Services and the shooting lasted about five territory and our sovereignty to be minutes, he said. violated by our friends," Zardari WASHINGTON - Pakistani forces Smith said officers with U.S.-led said in a speech to the UN. General Thursday fired at U.S. helicopters NATO forces contacted Pakistani Assembly. and traded shots with U.S. troops counterparts to determine exactly "Unilateral actions of great pow­ liiMI and Afghan police on the Afghan- what happened and work out ways ers should not inflame the passions Pakistan border in the latest blow to avoid future clashes. of allies," he said. DELIVERS to cooperation between Washing­ "The good news here is that Many experts inside and out­ ton and Islamabad, U.S. officials while there was some judgment er­ side the Bush administration are said. ror on the part of the Pakistani bor­ concerned that the growing fric­ Neither side reported casual­ der post to fire at our helicopters, tions are crippling cooperation ties in the incident, which occurred no one was hurt," said a senior U.S. between the United States and when the helicopters crossed into defense official who asked not to be Pakistan, supposed allies against the Pakistani tribal agency of North further identified so he could speak terrorism. Waziristan, the Pakistan army said. freely. "This is really bad. This is not In New York, Pakistan President The Pakistani military gave a the way allies act," said Seth Jones Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistani different version, saying in a state­ of the RAND Corp. "Both sides soldiers only fired "flares" to de­ ment that the helicopters "passed are clearly to blame, although to be marcate the mountainous border over our border post and were well honest, I don't know that the U.S. for the helicopter pilots. inside Pakistani territory." had too many other options." "Sometimes the border is so "Our own security forces fire In Washington, Deputy Sec­ mixed that they don't realize they anticipatory warning shots. On retary of State John Negroponte AMERICA'S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! have crossed the border," he told this, the helicopters returned fire said he discussed "the importance reporters as he sat down to talks and flew back," the statement of promoting greater collabora­ with Secretary of State Condoleez- said. "The issue is being resolved tion between the governments of za Rice. Rice agreed that the border through existing coordination and the United States, Pakistan, and VALPARAISO "is very, very unclear." communication channel between Afghanistan" with Afghan Foreign 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY AVE. ~ 219.548.9911 According to the U.S. military, Pakistan Army and ISAF (NATO's Minister Rangin Dadfa Spanta and International Security Assistance Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Pakistani troops in a hillside bor­ PORTAGE der checkpoint fired at two U.S. Force)." Rahim Wardak. OH-58 Kiowa reconnaissance heli­ President Bush recently au­ He said the issue would figure in 2547 WILLOWCREEK RD. - 219.764.2029 copters providing cover for Afghan thorized stepped-up cross-border talks that Bush is scheduled to hold police and U.S. military trainers U.S. missile strikes and at least one on Friday at the White House with patrolling inside the Tanai district commando raid. U.S. commanders Afghan President Hamid Karzai. of Khost Province. have long complained that Pakistan Karzai, the target in April of a JIMMY The Afghan police and U.S. sol­ has failed to act decisively against failed assassination attempt blamed WEI JOHNS diers "observed fire coming from extremist sanctuaries in the tribal on a Pakistan-based insurgent net­ the Pakistani checkpoint at the he­ area. work linked to a Pakistani intelli­ DELIVER! licopters. Our guys then fired sup­ Pakistani civilian and military gence service, has accused Pakistan pressive rounds into the ground leaders, anxious to tamp down of backing the Taliban, a charge de­ •1S85. 2802. 2803, 2804. Z88S JIMMV JBHH'S F8»SCMISt, tit down the hill from the check­ widespread popular outrage over nied by Islamabad. , The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 A7

"After a quick meet-and-greet with King Abdullah, Obama was off to Israel, where he made a quick stop at the manger in Bethlehem where he was born." OPINION -John Stewart, on Barack Obama's Middle East Trip A little friendly for the would-be governor the leasing of the toll road, but he hasn't done anything that he didn't say he'd do should he get elected. I'm not saying he's perfect or Dan Hallberg anything, but after the failures Torch Staff Writer of former governor Joe Kernan, Look out Hilary! Move a turn in the right direction and over Sarah Palin! Here comes some forward momentum is hard former congresswoman Jill Long to vote against. Thompson looking to become Long Thompson has also the first female governor of the made a point of tying Gov. Hoosier State. Daniels to President Bush, which Okay, maybe this is is fair; he was the President's When did that damned 'Family like comparing the state Director of the Office of Budget championship to the Super Bowl, and Management. However, his Circus' kid plot the trend for the Dow but if Sarah Palin wants to move position in the White House over anyway, I'm all for that. doesn't really matter since he's As members of the Valparaiso spent four years as a successful Jones Industrial Average? community, this race holds governor. When you are the chief Robert Thompson / The Torch additional executive significance. Jill Long Thompson, I of a state, Long Thompson your party received her know how ludicrous affiliation undergraduate this sounds since simply does degree here, and not matter the first elected you have been in much. office she held was Congress before and The GOP as a Valparaiso is shipping City Council I'm just a college jobs overseas? member. So how student, but I have Well, Gov. is Valpo's shining some advice: say Daniels has star faring in this attracted election? something. companies Remember like Toyota 2004 when Sen. John Kerry ran and Honda to Indiana. The GOP on the platform that he wasn't hasn't put enough money into President Bush? Remember how No Child Left Behind? Well, that worked out for him? Well, Gov. Daniels used the newly this is what Jill Long Thompson created surplus to pay back is now attempting to do in her money to Indiana schools. Sure, race against Gov. Daniels. policy-wise he favors Republican As I sat in my room watching practices and runs the state like a the first gubernatorial debate on business, but that's exactly what TV - yes, it was televised - two the state needs right now. thoughts came to mind. One: Jill Long Thompson, I know libertarians have to be good to how ludicrous this sounds since cheat off of in constitutional law you have been in Congress before classes since all they do is quote and I'm just a college student, the Constitution. Two: OK, you but I have some advice: say don't like Mitch Daniels, but what something. are you going to do to change it? You're down more then 10 I might be prejudiced against points in the polls, so what Derek Schnake / The Torch Long Thompson already - after could it hurt? Suppose you say all, she is the reason that Mark something that fails miserably as Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice of Souder is my representative right a policy proposal: so what? "$31,000 and we're still using Valparaiso University. Something now since she lost to him in the These attacks on Gov. Daniels Freon in our buildings...there's an bothering you? Send me an AOL 1994 congressional race. But aren't going to work if you don't efficient use of our money." Instant Message at VUTorch. really, this is the best you can have any new policies to back - September 24 come up with on running your them up. Attacking with no I'll make sure it shows up on the campaign? substance makes people wonder "The joker asks why so serious. I Opinion pages every week. And At least when Kerry used this whether you actually have any respond...I'm in college...I work don't worry, it's anonymous. strategy, people were angry with plans at all. hard. That's why so damn serious." the state of the country. Indiana, Frankly, I don't think you do. - September 25 "I wonder why The Torch has so on the other hand, has been on blatantly taken Obama's side. Oh, a steady rise since Mitch Daniels The views expressed are those "Hey Flicker, is there a patch for could it be the numerous cartoons came to office. He turned $600 of the writer and not necessarily Youtube? 'Cuz I'm addicted and against McCain? I'm aware this is million deficit into a surplus in those of The Torch- Contact Dan can't get any homework done!" a college campus where most of his first year. People complain Hallberg at torch.opinion@valpo. - September 25 the students tend to be liberal...but about some of his policies like edu. really?" 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Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial board.. 2 Office: 35 Schnabel Hall it in confidence. The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Opinion/Editorial A8 Ending apathy and breaking the Government silence of college-aged voters world that is mere weeks removed an absentee ballot? Just replace from the next president's first "register to vote" with "absentee bailouts harken 100 days in office, a time when ballot." Don't like either of the the biggest legislation on the major party candidates? Vote for a president's agenda is tackled. third party candidate. Evan Korshavn You'll get your first job, your first The 26th Amendment was Torch Staff Writer home, possibly even start families passed because Americans to Soviet era 58 percent. 47 percent. These under the policies of the next thought it was unfair the youth are the registration and voting president. You'll be the one living of this country could go to war heavily restricted as well. rates, respectively, of 18-24 year with the policies. Help choose for the country, but not have a Entrepreneurship will become olds from the 2004 presidential who will be making them. say in who sends them into that much more difficult and the election. Freshmen, you'll be facing war. Since the amendment was American Dream of owning a Both are the lowest rate of any the same passed, voter turnout home will be reserved to rich with age group in America. Not only situation as of 18-24-year-olds has Derek Schnake good credit histories. could less than 60 percent of our seniors in After earning the dropped consistently, Torch Staff Writer A little closer to home, student peers take the meager 10 minutes four years, with a slight rebound The failure of the financial loans will become much harder to necessary to register to vote, but only the next right to have a say in in the last election. markets does not concern obtain or afford, something every even fewer actually utilized their president our government, we After earning the me. What concerns me is the VU student should be thinking right to vote. will be nearly have routinely right to have a say government's response to save about. These numbers are not simply finished with in our government, these companies. But let it be known that saving one-year aberrations. Our age his first term. decided to say we have routinely Congress is planning on these firms comes at a very high group is historically allergic to the He'll have nothing at all. decided to say nothing footing the 700 billion dollar risk. Treasury Secretary Henry ballot box. We routinely have the had time to at all. Whether it's bailout for AIG Insurance. This Paulson has been given a huge worst turnout, regardless of the implement forgetfulness, apathy is after the federal bailout of blank check to purchase AIG election. many more initiatives. He'll have or plain laziness, we have held Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, Insurance and help stabilize the It's time to change that. shaped the job market you'll be our tongues and stayed home on meaning the government now markets. This is huge amount By now all of you should know entering. He'll have shaped the tax Election Day. It's time to break owns these companies. of power to be given to a single that we are in the middle of a system you'll be entering. He may that silence. It's time to utilize our Combining the federal person. critical election. The financial even have changed how you pay rights. It's time to help shape the ownership of these firms, The purchase of all these market is in the worst crisis since for college while you're still in it. world we will live in. the decrease in protection of investment firms under a single the Great Depression, and the Now is the time to help shape the The Founding Fathers fought civil rights during the past entity is taking a massive stride government is trying to decide world you'll be entering. a war with Britain to earn the administration and the huge toward monopoly with the what to do. The military is Sophomores and juniors, you right to vote. African Americans expanse of federal government government in charge. involved in two wars, both over fall somewhere in between on this and women marched on cities power, the United States seems This is obviously a very far­ five years old and in a position of timeline. This doesn't lessen the and defied police to gain the right well on its way to seem more fetched doomsday scenario, strategic flux. And by our votes, impact on you. It simply changes denied to them. Iraqis braved like the old Soviet Union. but the precedent being set we can help decide what is done at what point you are affected. gunfire and suicide bombers to The by the current bailouts, administration is a about these and countless other Our age group is routinely exercise their democratic right. This is obviously issues. told that we are the leaders of So, what's your reason not to however, are very alarming one. Think the results of the election tomorrow, but there is no reason vote? necessary. a very far-fetched If not handled won't impact you? Think again. we can't be leaders today. There The views expressed are those Fannie doomsday scenario, in a delicate of Seniors, you'll be leaving the is no reason not to vote. Not yet of the writer and not necessarily Mae and manner, America safe confines of college in May, registered to vote? Google your those of The Torch. Contact Evan Freddie but the precedent will see the most headed to graduate school or the state along with "register to vote" Korshavn at torch.opinion@valpo. Mac sold being set by the powerful federal labor force. You'll be entering a to learn how. Didn't sign up for edu. mortgages government in to investors current history. like Lehman administration is a To guard against Brothers very alarming one. this alarming in bundles possibility, Alcohol, IDs and reassessing called If not handled in a Congress must first "blended- delicate manner, include provisions packages." America wil see the that would allow These firms to buy the rights of VU students packages most powerful themselves back as not affected, but don't take the not have a sticker - partly because contained a federal government soon as the prices right away altogether. I think the price is ridiculous, but mix of prime in history. of homes stabilize Also in need of change is the largely because I, like many other mortgages and eventually rise. new card system for the dorms. students, just can't afford an extra (good The price of the If at 6:55 p.m. I arrive at a $100 for it. mortgages) and sub-prime home is the key asset in assessing dorm to hang out with a friend, Even if I could spend that mortgages (bad mortgages). the riskiness of a mortgage. If a AJ Wilusz When companies like Lehman homeowner can no longer make Torch Staff Writer I can get into the building and to kind of money, registering my car his or her room with no problem, doesn't guarantee me a parking lost millions of dollars because mortgage payments, then the sale of the house typically covers most A lot of changes are taking as long as I have my ID card. Five spot. Seems like a rip-off to me, the bad loans defaulted, the of the loan. Consequently, a rise in place here at Valparaiso minutes later at 7:00 p.m. I can especially when VUPD is so quick packages became worthless. house prices will more than likely University. A new president, a still get in the building, but I can't to hand out tickets. If the packages are deemed stabilize mortgage investments new union and even a new line of go see my friend without signing Still, with all the things VU worthless and thus across the board. fences separating students from in. needs to change, it's good to see un-investable, many more construction. If I have a valid VU ID, I some of the current changes going homeowners who have solid This provision also guarantees But missing from all of these should be able to go where I want in the right direction. prime mortgages will be hurt. that the government will not improvements are some changes when I want on campus. While I still don't see any These packages need to be permanently manage and own that need to be made if VU wants For non-VU students I can reason why VU needs a Dodge broken up and filed through. It's these firms. to keep bringing students in. justify this system, as non- Charger patrolling campus, the a tall order, but the government Second, lawyers in Washington I would start with the dry students in the dorms need to be new chief is trying to get rid of must be diligent and not allow need to investigate whether or not campus policy. Get rid of it. Many monitored for students' safety. But the "VUPDe de dee" image the fiscally responsible homeowners the federal government can violate students realize .how unfair it is as long as a student uses his ID to department has had since long to suffer at the cost of the few antitrust laws. and choose to ignore it, whether get into the dorm, before my sub-prime mortgages. Companies owned by the fed they are of age or not. he shouldn't have to College is supposed freshman year. The crisis has many "less- will have an unfair competitive government" politicians caught advantage. It must be clear on Half of the reason I was so sign in again or have to prepare you for If VUPD excited to live off campus for my an escort. This is not continues between a rock and a hard what the law says government can senior year was because I'm 21, only inconvenient, the real world, and in its current place. Fundamentally they and cannot do in terms of our and when a person turns 21 he or but also seems rather the real world people trend and, in believe in the freedom for economic markets. juvenile. addition, no business to succeed and the From intrusion into our homes she has the right to have alcohol. have the right to But VU doesn't seem to want But what is worse longer has to freedom for business to fail. via Patriot Act to the federal students to be able to enjoy that is when residents consume alcohA enforce dry But the facts of the crisis tell government s ownership of private right. want to get into and smoke- us the cost of market failure companies, expansion of the What message does that send? their own dorms, they have to free campus policies, it's possible could spell economic doom for federal government in the past 8 College is supposed to prepare scan their ID to get in, and then that students would begin to see the US and financial markets years has been unprecedented and dangerous. Americans must be you for the real world, and in the have it checked again at the VUPD as more than a university- across the world. aware of the major shifts in power. real world people have the right to desk. What's next? A DNA test sponsored annoyance. Thus, the markets cannot consume alcohol. to prove you really are who your If this is combined with a fail. It must not be forgotten that The same applies to VU's new ID says you are? Why not have reasonable price for a parking If they do, the credit markets our constitution gave supreme policies concerning a smoker's an RA that escorts students to sticker and a way around the will literally freeze up and power in the land to the people, rights. I don't smoke - it's a dumb their rooms from there, just so dorms that doesn't make you feel families and businesses big and not the federal government. I decision if you do. But you still students feel more like they are in like a five year old, VU could be small will not be able to borrow think it's time for the people to take it back. have the right as an American to kindergarten? well on it's way to becoming a any money. make dumb decisions, as long as I also have a hard time much better place. Our nation runs on a culture The views expressed are those you're not hurting other people. justifying paying $100 for a The views expressed are those of of debt. If banks suddenly of the writer and not necessarily Smoking should be regulated parking sticker to park on the writer and not necessarily those begin to heavily restrict those of The Torch. Contact Derek to areas of campus that are well campus, and the insane $150 fine of The Torch. Contact A.J. Wilusz lending then the opportunities Schnake at torch.opinion@valpo. edu. out of the way, so nonsmokers are for not having one. My car does at [email protected]. we take for granted become The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 A9

Tennis teams continue fall action, SPORTS Women win at home, A12 Running it out Team performs well despite heat and illness Jeff Harbert Torch Staff Writer The women's cross country team earned a top-ten finish on Friday afternoon at the Indiana Intercol- legiates in Bloomington, Ind., fin­ ishing eighth out of the 21 teams competing in the event. Senior Laura Rolf led the Cru­ saders for the second time this season as she completed the five- kilometer course in 19:08 for a 16th place finish. Junior Sara Christens- en was the next Crusader to cross the finish line, placing 41st with a time of 19:54. Junior Lindsey Gil­ man also managed to finish in the top 50 after completing the course with a time of 20:06, clinching 47th place out of the 139 runners.

"It was a good day," said head Brian Koch/ The Torch coach Mike Straubel. "But we had Marion scored 13 unanswered points in the second half of Saturday's game at Brown Field, beating the Crusaders 13-10 and giving them their first home loss. two of our runners sick who we usually count on being high up. It was hot, in the 80s, and being sick makes it difficult. Nevertheless, we Silent second half dooms Crusaders had a pretty good day despite that. Sara Christensen ran particularly Ross Wiemer led the team with 12 ceptions for 97 yards. Wiemer also said. well. She was aggressive and did well." Visiting Knights carries for 44 yards. Junior John contributed to the passing game The Knights only had one vic­ The Crusaders finished with a Popper also contributed three car­ with five receptions for 59 yards. tory in 2007, but already have 3 total of 220 points to capture eighth prevail over host ries for 21 yards, while sophomore The Crusader defense gave up this year. Coach Adams has given place while Purdue took home the Jake Riedel had five yards off three the 13 unanswered points that respect to Marion College as a team team championship with a score of Crusaders carries and one touchdown. gave the Knights the victory. The that has turned everything around. 45 total points. Straubel, currently Dean Siemon Senior quarterback Warren Ar­ defense allowed 357 total yards, "Marion is a very good football in his 22nd year as the head coach, Torch Staff Writer nold threw for more yards than last with 270 off those yards coming team," Adams said. "They made big feels his team will be able to improve It's not over until the new score­ week's 170-yard from the running strides from last year. They will be their overall performances once ev­ board sings. performance, 'e made a lot of mis- game. Leading the a good team for their conference." eryone reaches full health again. The Valparaiso football team completing 16 we should have not Knights rushers Valparaiso will have a bye week out of 33 passes was William Stubbs, before starting their Pioneer Foot­ "Once we get the sick peo­ looked dominant in the first half of made. Those mistakes ple healthy we'll be even better," their game Saturday against Mar­ and racking up who ran 17 carries ball League schedule on the road Straubel concluded. Despite a ion College (Ind.) at Brown Field. 207 yards. Ar­ cost us in the end. for 136 yards with against San Diego on October 4th. number of runners carrying colds, The second half was a completely nold threw one one touchdown. Adams looks for his team to go the men's cross country team still different story altogether, though, interception, StacyAdams While the de­ back to the fundamentals in prepa­ managed to place 12th at last week­ as the Crusaders gave up 13 unan­ which came Head Coach fense created four ration for what can be considered a end's Indiana Intercollegiates in swered points against the Knights on Valparaiso's total turnovers second chance in the season. Bloomington, Indiana. Fifth-year in a 13-10 loss. final offensive (two interceptions, "We are going to be going back senior Chris Honig, one of the nu­ "We made a lot of mistakes we drive in the fourth quarter in an two fumbles), the offense could to the basics and try to go back merous runners fighting illness, led should not have made," Valparaiso attempt to at least tie the game. only create three points. Those to the little things and do those the Crusaders with a 59th place finish. head coach Stacy Adams said. "We need him to play just a lit­ points came from an opening drive things right," Adams said. "We will The Illinois native completed the eight- "Those mistakes cost us in the end." tle bit better in order to help us win field goal that started on Marion's go back to basic blocking, tackling, kilometer course in 27:19. Valparaiso's rushing attack did ball games," Adams said. 18-yard line after an interception as we get ready for our second sea­ Jim Turchyn crossed the finish not put up the numbers they want­ Fifth-year senior Steve Ogden from fifth-year senior Matt Mancl. son." line just two seconds later to clinch led the team in receiving for the "We need to improve on the Contact Dean Siemon at torch. 61st, and in the process drew praise ed, only posting 109 total rushing second straight week with eight re- offensive side of the ball," Adams sports@valpo. edu. from head coach Mike Straubel. yards against the Knights. Junior "I was glad to see Jim Turchyn run really well," Straubel said. "He's been fighting some nagging inju­ ries, but he had a really good race." Straubel was also full of praise Quiet times in the loss column for the rest of the team, acknowl­ South Dakota goalkeeper Jenni­ against the Chippewas. Cabral was The Crusaders have scored nine edging that once his entire team VU extends early fer Ogren made six saves in the first in top form between the goal posts goals in nine games this season but fully recovers from their illnesses, half to keep her side in the game. once more for the Crusaders, tip­ seem to be unconcerned by the they will be a force to be reckoned The Coyotes leveled the score ping a powerful free kick over the lack of goals so far. with. The Crusaders totaled 358 unbeaten streak in the second half when Sarah bar before the interval. "People can talk about how points on Friday, with five runners Halbach scored from 15 yards out Valparaiso was strong both de­ many goals we've scored," said Ma­ finishing in the top 100. to seven games to tie the game at 1-1. Goalkeeper "We were sick," Straubel said. fensively and offensively the entire rovich. "But in reality we got six Jeff Harbert "They didn't perform poorly, they junior Mele Cabral and the rest match, drawing praise from head wins, and today especially against Torch Staff Writer just couldn't perform well because of the Crusader defense had gone coach John Marovich. a really good side. For us to get that they were sick. A number of the 367 minutes without conceding a "What I'm happy with today is kind of win is big for our kids and guys were fighting a cold so their The Valparaiso University women's goal prior to Halbach's equalizer. I thought we held our shape very big for our program." performances were certainly far be­ soccer team snatched another late With the game looking destined well," Marovich said. "We played Marovich also reserved praise low what they're capable of. Overall victory on Sunday, this time against for a tie, Valparaiso displayed their how we wanted to, and we were for his substitutes, who provided that hurt our team, but we did have South Dakota, to keep their unbeaten resilience once again by scoring very disciplined in what we wanted the spark VU needed in order to some other guys who weren't sick run intact. With the game still knotted with just over two minutes re­ to do. Because of that discipline we grab the winning goal. run really well. David Carter and after 87 minutes of play, Laura Rom­ maining. Junior Jackie Kondratko saw some things in the attack in a "They (the substitutes) were a Bryan Gill ran well, so it's encourag­ berg made sure the Crusaders got two headed a corner off the post and big game that are really going to spark, they came in and took ad­ ing, because when the sick people get wins from two games this weekend by into the path of Romberg, leav­ help us. It was a great performance vantage of their opportunities and well then we'll be that much better." scoring the winning goal off of a cor­ ing the freshman to slot home the all the way around, from back to front" did what we asked them to do. Straubel has set his sights high ner kick to give VU a 2-1 win. winner and extend Valparaiso's Following the break, Valparaiso These are great opportunities for for the Crusaders' Conference fin­ The Crusaders dominated the record to 7-1-1. began to search for the vital break­ us. Becky did exactly what we were ish this year. first half of Sunday's encounter On Friday afternoon the Cru­ through, and it eventually came asking her to do. She got us a goal "We certainly want top three in against South Dakota, and outshot saders earned their sixth clean through a pair of rookies. Mikki in a really big game." the Conference," Straubel said. the Coyotes 14-2. Senior Jackie sheet of the season by overcoming Nuccio supplied a pass to Becky The Crusaders will challenge The Crusaders will be in action Thomas made VU's dominance Central Michigan 1-0 at Eastgate Clever, leaving the freshman with their 7-1-1 record at 3:30 p.m. this again on October 4 when they trav­ count for something going into the Field. Valparaiso has yet to lose at just the goalkeeper to beat. Clever Friday to Indianapolis to take on el to Notre Dame. break by sending a header into the home this season, and the Crusad­ kept her composure to slot the ball Butler. Contact Jeff Harbert at net from a Dana McGlone corner ers never looked like surrender­ past Shay Mannino for what would Contact Jeff Harbert at torch. [email protected]. kick after 14 minutes of play. ing their unbeaten record at home prove to be the winning goal. sports@valpo. edu. n

A10 Sports Friday, September 26, 2008 | The Torch THE SPORTS MAVEN A Bear market, a Cubbie hole, and Romo

Tom Firme Torch Staff Writer Will the Cubs go to the World Series? Logically. They hit better and pitch better than everyone else in the National League. Why not? You already doubt it. History por­ tends that they will fall on their faces. Will they? Can they? Shall they? Sure. Carlos Zambrano could surrender 12 runs. The Cubs bats could fall eerily silent. Ryan Theriot could eat his teammates. Is the Eagles defense cannibalistic? Yes. They ate Steelers quarter­ back Ben Roethlisberger nine times on Sunday. They loved him, loved his flavor and spice. They loved him? They still do. Actually, Juqua Parker was on top of Roethlisberger so much that Big Ben commented on how he loved the way Parker touched him. He mentioned that they exchanged numbers and will go on a date this weekend. Bears Quarterback gets taken down by the Buccaneers last weekend in a disappointing loss at Soldier Field. MCT What happened to the Bears? The Bears pulled off yet another enough to know that the Bears of­ six straight days. The Raiders have not won much Will Broncos wide receiver Bran­ thrilling go-from-ahead loss. I got a fensive line is a mess. John Tait Disgusting! under Kiffin. don Marshall plead guilty on battery ring on my phone, and it was broad­ does not belong at left tackle. Olin That's the Chiefs' QB. Why must Kiffin be blamed? charges? caster Sam Rosen gave me his clas­ Kreutz is not the man he once was. Are the Cowboys and Tony Romo He is not. Davis has screwed Kif­ If someone held a party for ath­ sic call, "BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN! Roberto Garza is afraid of people on fire? fin from day one by loading the ros­ letes who pledge to admit abusing MATT BRYANT IS MY HERO!" smaller than him. I do not want to touch them. ter with talented players, but staffing women, none would show up. Why are the Bears so bad? Will they win a game? Why? the lines with inadequate mopes. Why not? It's a bear market. They'll fall near bankruptcy, lose When they are hot, they are hot. What if Davis fired himself? I once touched the soul of a sexual A what? many to injuries, receive a $98 billion On the other hand, Romo is cold­ That will be the day. Nonethe­ assailant and it turned to pudding. Investors can't draw. Instead of bailout from the Treasury Depart­ blooded in the pocket. less, Davis wears the plastic pants in Can I eat it? saying the market is bad by drawing ment, and win their last three games. How? this family. No! a bear, they make fines on a chart that Could Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen He is like a frog. He would throw Could he at least upgrade to The views expressed are those of kind of look like a stick figure bear. ever be good? as well in the sea as on land. plaid? the writer and not necessarily those What do investors know about foot­ No. He can't throw, think or de­ Why does Raiders owner Al Da­ According to my hazy fashion of The Torch. Contact Tom Firme at ball? cide. He is good at one thing. He vis want to fire Lane Kiffin? sense, that would be too modern. [email protected]. Nothing really, but they're smart has spilt his Cheerios on his shirt

Familiar foes YOUR ^OCUA ON THE within one at 14-13. But that was as VU begins 2008 close as they got as Butler scored four of the final six points. Horizon League Junior Angie Porche did her best CUSTOMER IS MATCHED to carry the team in the third set by play with a loss notching kills on each of the team's first four points. The Crusaders led to the Bulldogs 9-7 but an 11-2 Bulldog run put VU ONLY BY OURS. in a hole they couldn't get out of. Ryan O'Gara The Crusaders made a late 6-0 It's what we call going above and beyond. Torch Staff Writer run behind junior Haley Wise but Before each season, Valparaiso it wasn't enough. n our Dynamic Organization, we're focused on providing University volleyball head coach And the team was left to won­ exceptional customer service. We also provide exceptional Carin Avery divides the team's der about alternate outcomes of benefits that cover everything from health and pension plans to tuition reimbursement and professional development training. schedule into three parts: the pre­ the match. Isn't it time to explore career opportunities that go above and "We can't predict what would season, the conference season and beyond-' the conference tournament. have happened but if we win the VU (7-3, 0-1 Horizon League) first set, who knows?" Avery said. New Hiring For: had a very successful preseason Porche led VU with 13 kills. Ju­ with seven wins against two losses nior Kim Bukowski had 22 assists Retail Wireless against a very difficult schedule. while senior Brittany Malicoat had Consultants However, that success didn't 21 digs. http://uscc.net-appty.com/n2l3 translate into a victorious start to Even with the early deficit in To learn more about this position, the conference season as the Cru­ the standings, VU still has 15 Ho­ our Dynamic Organization and hov* saders fell in their Horizon League rizon League contests remaining. you can join us and become part of opener in a 3-0 decision (25-23,25- "It's so early," Avery said. "This it, visit: conference has so much parody. 21,25-21) at Butler (11-2,1-0 HL). usceilular.jobs "How we played was disappoint­ Every weekend there are some ing," Avery said. "It's not going to losses that are strange because all make or break our season, though. the teams in the conference are We still have a long way to go." pretty much the same." VU had leads of 5-0 and 20-15 The Crusaders take on Wis­ in the first set, but Butler refused consin-Green Bay (4-7, 0-1) at 7 to give in. The Bulldogs went on a p.m. tonight. 6-0 run to take a 21-20 lead that Avery wants the team to go ultimately won them the match. back to what drove the team in the "We were stuck in a rotation preseason. we couldn't get out of," Avery said. "We lost the serving and pass­ "It has been one of our better ro­ ing game and we won that in the tations this year, but we got stuck past," Avery said. "We're hoping ^USCeMar this weekend our serves get better and lost all of our momentum." believe in something better The second set was tight and a so it is easier to play defense." 5-2 run sparked by kills from seniors Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch. Allison Sears and Jill Meyer put VU sports@valpo. edu. I

The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Sports All Two new ballparks, one big city Battle tested Stadium. Everyone cares. And the legends that once played in Yankee Stadium, he sim­ and ready Yankee's fans will The ovation given to the House played there have never been for­ ply paid homage to his team's fans. that Ruth Built the Sunday af­ gotten or ignored. The Gehrig He didn't mention DiMaggio's miss old stadium, ter the Yankees played their final Room has stayed intact down dark hit streak, Maris and his 61 hom­ Crusaders finish game within its walls was remark­ hallways below the stands in the ers, not even Babe Ruth, the great­ Metsfans cannot able. There has never been as much stadium, where Lou Gehrig was est player ever to lace up the spikes. preseason, gear up spectacle when it came time to say given a personal sanctuary in his He simply thanked his fans. wait for new one goodbye to an athletic arena in the last season when he was dying. Members of the Orioles and for league play history of sports. Maybe it is so special because Yankees grabbed containers after That is, of course, because Yan­ of today's Yankees - because Jeter, the game to fill with dirt from the Michelle Golebiewski kee Stadium is rivaled by none in A-Rod, Posada and Rivera have mound and the base paths to keep Torch Staff Writer the avenues of history, success and carried the torch passed by Bernie as souvenirs. Dirt, one of the least popularity. and Clemens and valuable substances on the planet, The Valparaiso men's soccer team Sports fans get others, reaching is a treasure if from the grounds of wrapped up preseason play this past weekend, and is now gearing up for why the Yanks are Yankee Stadium is the playoffs for Yankee Stadium. Mark Schoeck conference action. The Crusaders great. They have rivaled by none in the 13 consecutive And even when the Yankees Torch Staff Writer began the weekend by traveling to won 26 World move into the new Yankee Sta­ avenues of history. years. Springfield, Missouri on Friday to Series and were dium next year, a building worth In New York, fans of the Mets Maybe the take on Missouri State. cannot wait for Shea Stadium to comprised of fans make it spe­ $1.3 billion, all the luxury in the be torn down. Next year, they get a some of the greatest athletes in his­ world won't compare to the aura MSU s Ryan Hennessy connected cial - the Bleacher Creatures do on a pass from teammate Kyle Wind- new stadium with a new set of luxu­ tory. Not everyone gets why their of the old ballpark. That's certainly a "roll call" every game at the sta­ mueller early in the first half to find ries, and they couldn't be happier. home turf is so special. why New Yorkers are stealing piec­ dium, calling out each Yankee posi­ the back of the net. Missouri State So why, then, are people risk­ Maybe Yankee Stadium is so es out of Yankee Stadium and not tion player's name until he tips his went on to put up four shots on goal, ing arrest to take parts of Yankee great because of the history - be­ from Shea. A piece of the left field cap to them in the stands. And, as all of which were turned by Crusader cause of the Babe, Mantle, DiMag- foul pole in Shea is garbage, but Stadium, also being replaced with they go from player to player, each keeper freshman Kyle Zobeck. a new park, just a few miles away? gio, Maris and dozens of others. from the House that Ruth Built, it's name is recognizable and all-star The Crusaders entered the sec­ Why have there been specials on Maybe it is so special because we memorabilia. quality. ond half determined to turn things TV and ceremonies and a heart- can't picture any of those players The views expressed are those of And because, when team cap­ around. The VU defense dominated wrenching All-Star Game played without pinstripes on their uni­ the writer and not necessarily those tain Derek Jeter took the micro­ the second half, allowing just one in the Bronx? Really, who cares? forms, and we can't picture the of The Torch. Contact Mark Schoeck phone after the Yankees beat the shot from Missouri State. The offense pinstripes in any other stadium. at [email protected]. That's the thing about Yankee Orioles in the final game ever also looked to make a push, firing six shots, four of them on goal. With just two minutes left in the match, senior Paul Leitelt sent the ball sailing inside the left post, mak­ Girls got game, just pay them attention ing the score 1 -1 at the end of regu­ lation. No team could score in both feeling the excitement of mid- 7-2 record with impressive wins pressive wins over Air Force, Ball overtimes, awarding the Crusaders January. The early success of Val­ along their opening stretch. They State and Central Michigan. their first tie in the 2008 season. paraiso's women's volleyball and first beat rival Notre Dame, then Similar to the volleyball team, "It was one of the classic tales of women's soccer teams has given notched their 2nd win against a this group is lined with veteran two halves," said Avery. "We didn't fans many reasons to be ecstatic. team from the Big East when they leaders along with enough offen­ open the game well. They took the Chris Trapasso The Crusader volleyball team defeated the Cardinals of Louis­ sive explosiveness to get the job game to us. In the second half we Torch Staff Writer began their season with a nine- ville, who at the time were receiv­ done. Junior Jackie Kondratko were as good as we were all year. We game slate against non-league op­ ing votes in the Top 25. leads the team with three goals really forced the issue." It's not even basketball season ponents. Upon returning home, A senior-laden bunch, the and junior goalie Mele Cabral has VU ended the day with 10 shots. yet, but Crusader fans are already the Lady Crusaders boasted a women's volleyball team has all started every game, amassing 38 Zobeck racked up seven saves. that it takes saves. With conference matches The Crusaders made a 10-hour to win, with rapidly approaching, the women trip home to face Western Michi­ senior lead­ have become one of the favorites gan on Sunday at Eastgate. Fatigue ers Brittany in the Horizon in only their sec­ from the long trip was not an issue Malicoat, Jill ond season in the league. as Valparaiso registered a 3-0 vic­ Meyer, and The quick start out of the gates tory over the Broncos. Allison Sears for both of these teams has many Avery was worried about the along with positives, for the programs them­ outcome coming into the weekend. outside hit­ selves along with VU Athletics "We played well on Sunday," said ting firepow­ as a whole. Many times, unfor­ Avery. "Western comes in with a er provided tunately, women's programs get one-win record, but I know they're by phenom overshadowed by the more pub­ better than that. Their focus was re­ Angie licized men's programs at many ally good. That was a good win for Porche and schools, though dedicated fans us. It was our most dominant per­ the afore­ lace the side-lines at soccer games formance of the season." mentioned and spot the bleachers at volley­ Junior Steve Shively played a ma­ Sears. ball matches. jor role for VU, ending the day with Porche Valparaiso athletics in particu­ two goals. His first goal came in has been lar, focus mainly on their men's the 40th minute of play. Shively was honored as basketball team and though it is found open within the box. With the Hori­ deservedly so, their constant spot the help of sophomore duo Kyle zon League in the limelight sometimes takes Gentile and Zack Stivers, Shively Offensive away from other teams and indi­ was able to head a pass past WMU Player of the viduals remarkable performanc­ goalie AJ Reed. Week, build­ es. Less than three minutes later, ing on her Media attention, however, is Western Michigan keeper Reed at­ outstanding not the most important aspect of tempted to block a long pass, but sophomore an athletic program. The women's fumbled it through his hands. Stiv­ campaign. volleyball and soccer teams are ers took advantage of the keeper's The Lady surely paying more attention to error and sent the ball into the net Crusad­ their game plan for their next op­ from 20 yards out. ers hope to ponent than how much they ap­ The Crusaders would seal the maintain pear in the sports section, but both deal in the second half by dominat­ momentum teams' early successes have gained ing the offensive end, outshooting the with Hori­ them much-deserved awareness Broncos 11-6. Shivley registered his zon league throughout the university. second goal of the day, flicking a ball conference Every school wants all.its teams from a Zobeck punt into the back of games start­ to succeed, not only their flagship the net, ending the game at 3-0. ing this programs, and Valparaiso Univer­ The Crusaders outshot Western weekend. sity is no different. Multiple Ho­ Michigan 22-11. Zobeck earned his Across rizon League championships and third career shutout with seven saves campus at NCAA tournament appearances and also registered an assist on Shiv- Eastgate coupled with the always breath­ leys second goal, making it the first Field, the taking and seat-filling men's bas­ assist from a VU keeper since 2001. women's soc­ ketball season will put VU back The Crusaders open conference cer team has on the athletic map. play at 3:30 this Friday with a show­ kept up with This time, VU will not be la­ down against Milwaukee at Eastgate. the early beled only as a "basketball school," Coach Avery believes his squad is triumphs but as a well-rounded athletic ready for the challenges ahead. of their ath­ school. So far, we can thank the "We feel like we're in a good spot, letic coun- women's volleyball and soccer but the game also gets harder," said terparts. teams for that. Avery. "Conference play is tougher Their 7-1-1 than anything else you face because start marks The views expressed are those of of the pressure you have for being the best in the writer and not necessarily those in that league." school histo­ of The Torch. Contact Chris Tra­ Contact Michelle Golebiewski at ry, with im­ passo at [email protected]. torch.sports@valpo. edu. The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 A12

Football stumbles in second half SPORTS against Marion last Saturday, A9 Complete game 100 inning long "marathon game" raises money for Make-a-Wish Foundation

Alex Smith Torch Sports Editor How long does the average base­ ball game last? Two and a half, may­ be three hours? After 33 innings and more than eight hours of play, the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Rochester Red Wings with a bases-loaded single by Dave Koza in 1981. That perfor­ mance marked the longest game in the history of professional baseball. Starting at 8 a.m. this Saturday, the Valparaiso University baseball team and community members will attempt to complete a game three times as long to benefit the Make- a-Wish foundation. "I don't know how long it will take," says VU baseball head coach. Tracy Woodson. "We will try to get it done as fast as we can. We will keep our guys in for 15 outs, and there will be a pitching machine be­ cause obviously we can't have guys throwing for that long." The idea for the game came from a class that coach Woodson and one of his assistants were enrolled in. "Actually, my pitching coach, Brian Schmack, and I were taking a marketing class. We were talk­ ing about ways to raise money, and we heard about that. We definitely wanted to get other people in­ Brian Koch / The Torch volved," said Woodson. Senior Kim Sajevic and the women's tennis team won their first contest of the fall season on Tuesday at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex. Deciding how to raise money was the hard part. For Woodson and the team, the easy choice was deciding where the money went once it had been raised. "I picked Make-a-Wish because it touches me the most. It helps kids, HOLDING COURT specifically terminally ill kids. They are in desperate need for something Womens team Sean McManus of Saint Louis. end included some tough defeats, on playing hard and slowing down nice to happen to them. They are Sophomore Kyle Stump outlasted the Crusaders have shown some our mechanics. Our entire team is getting ready to die, and they only Richard Robertson of the host obvious signs of the potential that focused on the positives like en­ have one dream left. Anything we wins at home, men couraging each other all the time," institution 10-4 in the third for the young squad possesses. With do for a fundraiser in the future O'Reilly said. another brown and gold triumph just one senior in Alex Lau, daily will go to Make-a-Wish," promised suffer road loss improvement is certainly the goal Molly Kiefer suffered the only in the event which was contested Woodson. in the early part of the fall sched­ defeat of the afternoon for VU at against Saint Louis, Green Bay For the last two months, play­ and Bradley. ule. The Crusaders will set up number two singles. The senior Adam Tein ers and coaches have been taking "We want all of our guys to shop at the brown and gold's own could never recover from the Torch Staff Writer donations from community mem­ Fall Classic today and tomorrow early setback in her contest ver­ be problem solvers during the bers, businesses, family and friends match," Daugherty mused. "Ev­ at the VU Tennis Complex. sus Amisha Gohil dropping a 6-1, to make their donation as sizeable eryone still has some individual 7-5 decision. In number three The 2008 fall portion of the as possible. On Saturday, a collec­ areas where they need to improve, Women's Tennis beats St. singles, freshman Katie Bilyeu re­ tennis schedule saw the Valparaiso tion box will give others a chance to but Bradley gave our new guys John's for first fall victory sponded well after a 6-2 first set University men's team head to chip in before they lace up and hit Bradley University looking for opportunities to raise their ability loss by grabbing the next two sets the diamond. Participants can give consistency in their matches over levels." The Valparaiso University to triumph. That match was the by inning or at a flat rate. These pro­ the two-day event. The round One of those young Crusad­ women's tennis squad opened only one in the head to head com­ ceeds will be added to the funds the robin action of day one saw the ers was freshman Adam Whitmer, the home portion of the 2008 fall petition to go the full three sets. baseball team has already accrued. brown and gold drop three nail- who fell just short in two con­ slate last Tuesday afternoon with Stephanie York, Christine Antro- "Bring out your friends and any­ biting doubles matches in the tests, including a three set mara­ a hammering of the Saint Josephs bus, and Julie Wingstrom all pre­ one else that wants to play," said four-team event. thon to Michel Macara-chvili Pumas. vailed in straight sets. Woodson. "There will be hot dogs "It was our first full round of the Braves. Sophomore Kyle The brown and gold jumped In the doubles portion, all and drinks. Anybody can come robin event in a Stump also went out to a 3-1 lead after the singles three Crusader teams cruised to out." while, so I was through two portion of the match at the Val­ victories, including O'Reilly and Coach Woodson and the base­ really looking for grueling three- paraiso Tennis Complex. Senior Kiefer at number 3 doubles. The some intensity," We learned a lot of set battles, split­ Kim Sajevic set the pace early duos of Sajevic and Wingstrom ball team will certainly need a fair share of pinch hitters, batters and said twenty-third things that will stick ting the two. on the calm and clear afternoon, alongside. Bilyeu and York were year head coach "I want to dominating her opponent, Jor­ also the first to 8 in the single-set fresh fielders on Saturday with over Jim Daugherty. with the guys for the see the younger dan Orner. Sajevic frustrated her action. 11 games worth of baseball to play "We learned a rest of the season guys make the Puma counterpart, winning a bat­ "This weekend we want to get in one day. Even with the daunt­ lot of things that adjustment to tle of groundstrokes, picking her the team some individual experi­ ing, marathon version of a baseball will stick with the Jim Daughtery this level of ten­ spots to come to4he net and win­ ence and build our confidence," game coming up this week, Wood­ guys for the rest nis," said Daugh­ ning every key point in the early said O'Reilly. son is gazing onward to the future. of the season." Mens Tennis Coach erty. "This team going before dominating Orner The VU women will be in ac­ "We are going to stick with this. Day two is easy to lead near the end of both sets en route tion Saturday and Sunday in Fort We are going to try to do it annu­ brought the first and work with to a 6-0, 6-0 pounding. Wayne at the Mastodon Invita­ ally." Woodson said. singles matches of the year for in practice because every one of Sophomore Jackie O'Reilly tional. Suddenly, 33 innings doesn't the group. Freshman Kevin De- them has an enthusiasm for the talked about the need to be en- sound so long. Herrera racked up win number game that I like." couragers at all times. Contact Adam Tein at torch. Contact Alex Smith at torch. one of his Crusader career over While the results of the week- "Our team has really focused sports@valpo. edu. [email protected]. \w/

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•v. B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 Friday, September 26 Physics and Astronomy Colloquium, 3:20 p.m. @ Neils 224 (Refreshments, 3:05 @ Neils 231) "Examining Multiplicity in the Rate Determining Step of Vanadium Oxide Catalysis" presented by Dan Brandt; "An Energy Calibration of the FN Tandem Accelerator Mag­ net Analyzing System at Notre Dame" presented by Ansel Hillmer.

Men's Soccer vs. Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. @ Eastgate Field

Saturday, September 27 Wisconsin Dells Trip, departing 6 a.m. @ Union

Sikh Celebration, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Duesenberg Recital Hall and VUCA Lobby Speaker, dance performance and buffet lunch.

Sunday, September 28 Worship service, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel

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

Men's Soccer vs. Wright State, 1 p.m. @ Eastgate

CROP Walk, 12 - 3 p.m. @ Chapel

Baroque Music Concert, 3 p.m. @ Duesenberg Featuring Joseph Bognar, piano, Gregory Maytan, violin and Jennet Ingle, oboe.

Lauren Traczewski / The Torch Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel Valparaiso mayor Jon Costas offers his point of view at the Conversations Project meeting on Wednesday as assistant political science professor Jennifer Hora looks on.

Monday, September 29 ______L Administrator's Forum, 4 p.m. @ Union Great Hall

Reel 2 Real Film Series, 7 p.m. @ Alumni Hall

"The Invisible Mexicans of Deer Canyon" (film excerpts).

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

Tuesday, September 30 Want to gain valuable job Wednesday, October 1 experience and make Worship, 7 a.m. @ Deaconess Center Banned Books Week -Read Out Loud, 11:45 a.m. -1:45 p.m. @ CCLIR First Floor near Grinders money while doing it? Kaffeestunde, 4-5 p.m. @ Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center

Focus on Latin America: Student Coffee Hour, 7 p.m. @ Write for Brauer Museum of Art A tour of the Brauer Museum's exhibition of Spanish and Latin American art with Professors Carlos Miguel-Pueyo and Stacy Hoult-Saros. m THE TORCH Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Thursday, October 2 Working for The Torch will enhance your resume, show Valpo Downtown Connection, 5-10 p.m. @ Downtown employers that you can work effectively under a deadline, Valparaiso Students receive discounts at select downtown restaurants. and best of all, we pay all of our employees.

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The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 [insight] B3 http://en.wikipedia.org/about or want to deliberately spread mis­ the articles came. more inclined to trust the online specifically charged with monitor­ The worlds most information. The results were nearly identi­ resource. ing the university's Wikipedia page, Senior Liz Coyne is one of these cal. The average scientific article on "It makes me not want to use En­ errors are often made known by comprehensive, critics, especially after hearing sto­ Wikipedia included four errors. The cyclopedia Britannica." faculty or staff who happen to come ries of fellow students who pur­ average Encyclopedia Britannica Other students aren't quite as across them. At times, the univer­ yet controversial posely posted misinformation on contained three. In total, the stud­ cautious. Amrita Rajkhowa, a grad­ sity has corrected errors on the site. politicians' Wikipedia sites. ied Wikipedia articles contained uate student, recalled using Wikipe­ "In regards to the protest, there encyclopedia "It's easy to get information in 163 errors, and Encyclopedia Bri­ dia as a source at her undergraduate was some misinformation on the a lot of other places, but people tannica articles contained 123. institution. site (at one point), so it was correct­ Laura Groth rely on Wikipedia too much," said Most of these errors were minor, "Professors never said it was ed to better reflect the situation," Torch Staff Writer Coyne. "We're old enough to know such as omission of facts and or pro­ wrong, and a lot of my fellow class­ said Syrcle. how to find other sources." viding misleading mates used it, Although Syrcle did not recall It's common knowledge that the Many professors agree that the statements. Only Some say it's great, too," Rajkhowa the specific change, he remembered modern-day college student is phys­ accuracy of Wikipedia is suspect, eight total errors said. having to correct a comment on the ically incapable of existing without and forbid students from citing it as were considered some say it's awful. Since at­ topic that was "undocumented and the constant presence of Facebook, a source in academic work. But oth­ serious misinter­ Unless I'm specifical­ tending VU and misleading." an e-mail inbox with the storage ca­ ers have been known to distribute pretations. Four of ly told it's acceptable hearing warn­ "It was not a controversial deci­ pacity of a nuclear missile silo and Wikipedia articles in class as back­ these were found ings about the sion," said Syrcle. "We do want to of course, Wikipedia. ground information. in Wikipedia, and I wouldn't cite it. site from profes­ make sure that what is there is ac­ Whether or not they'll admit "I would take it with a grain of four in Encyclope­ Sara Harrison sors, Rajkhowa curate." to using it for actual academic re­ salt," said assistant professor of hu­ dia Britannica. stopped using it Unfortunately, not all institutions Sophomore search, most students at Valparaiso manities and East Asian studies Jen­ Since Wikipe­ as a source. have had such a simple time dealing University do say that Wikipedia is nifer Prough. "Generally speaking, I dia can be updated and edited in­ Nearly anyone who's heard of with the new realm of information an essential part of their lives. would want students to be habitu­ stantaneously, blatant mistakes and Wikipedia has found or heard sto­ presented by Wikipedia. The Chi­ "It's fantastic," said junior Nick ated to double-checking informa­ misinformation rarely last long on ries of false information that con­ nese government has banned the Brown. "I can get lost on it for 20 tion. If you're using information in any Wikipedia page. The "Nature" tribute to a reputation of inaccu­ site off and on for several years, and minutes... make that two hours." a paper or a debate, you need it to study credits this unique process racy. Most are as simple as incorrect the American government has had Despite its addictiveness and be credible." with achieving the relatively high dates or spellings, but some of the problems with the site as well. popularity, the purpose and pro­ But for Prough, this rule applies accuracy, as do some students who bigger falsehoods have caused con­ In the nation's capital, congres­ cess of Wikipedia is not completely to all fact-gathering quests, and not use Wikipedia as a research tool. troversy. sional staffers, Department of Jus­ understood by everyone. It is an just those conducted on Wikipedia. "I don't think people really mess The VU page on Wikipedia has tice employees, the Marines and the online system of more than ten mil­ She started using Wikipedia in the with it," said freshman Joash Bar- been the topic of much editing over CIA, among other federal agencies, lion articles with topics that mimic beginning of her teaching career riere. "Everyone has to use it, so I the years, and is currently more regularly committed Wikipedia that of a print encyclopedia. And by to verify specific dates and facts. don't think anyone would post false than 3,500 words long. Although vandalism. Wikipedia discovered its own definition, Wikipedia is an While she encourages any research­ information. Plus, they give you all much of the article is background the abuses, made public by the IP "encyclopedia project." er to use more than one source, she the references, so if you wanted to, information about the school, cer­ addresses, and temporarily banned The term "project" comes from doesn't consider Wikipedia to be you could check the information." tain topics are slightly more note­ these users in 2006. the process for maintaining the en­ inherently inaccurate. Despite the references listed on worthy, such as references to the Although the ban has been cyclopedic articles. Virtually any­ "The strength is that other people each topic page, many students are shantytown burning in the 1988- lifted, the government now blocks one with Internet access can search can add in, so you can get a broader still nervous about using Wikipedia 1989 school year, and the student congressional staffers from editing Wikipedia at no cost. After viewing range of scholarly knowledge. But as a research source. protest march of 2005. Wikipedia via their work comput­ the Web page on a at the same time, "I'm leery to use it for papers Naturally, such an article at­ ers. One assumes they abide by the certain topic; any I look at it as I would random people because so many professors go dif­ tracted the attention of those in the honor code when using Wikipedia Internet user can who don't know ferent ways," said sophomore Sara campus community, including staff from home computers. choose to edit the any encyclopedia... It what they're talk­ Harrison. "Some say it's great, some and administrators. page by correcting might be a place to ing about can say it's awful. Unless I'm specifically "We're concerned about Contact Laura Groth at torch.fea- an error or adding jump off from. write in, so its told it's acceptable, I wouldn't cite how prospective students [email protected]. new information. strength is also it." and families view the uni­ There is no lim­ Becky Bryum its weakness," said Even after learning ahout versity from any source, it on age, educa­ Librarian Prough. the accuracy of Wiki whether it's Wikipedia tion or experience In general, pedia compared to or anything else," said to alter the contents of an article, Prough is among the majority of Encyclopedia Reggie Syrcle, Ex­ but Wikipedia aims for accuracy. professors who encourage students Britannica, ecutive Director The Wikipedia tutorial politely re­ to search for a broad variety of Harrison -^ of. University Rela­ quests that users include references sources for accuracy. Prough rec­ wasn't tions. to new information, since material ommends that students think care­ any Although no one added without any reference is sub­ fully about their sources. in the department is ject to removal. Inaccurate, incom­ "Is it academic?" questioned plete or biased information can be Prough. "Is it vetted by peer-re­ removed by peers or editors, and is view?" subject to debate in the "discussion" Government information tab of any topic. services librarian Becky By- Unregistered users who edit ar­ rum echoed these concerns. 0 ticles are traced via their IP address­ "I look at it as I would es, which are linked to any changes any encyclopedia," said they've made on Wikipedia. Some Byron. "It might be users might choose to register with a place to jump off the website. This option is more pri­ from." vate, since it hides the IP address These cautions and replaces it with the username certainly don't in any edited articles. make Wikipedia Both registered and unregistered a false source. In users can be blocked by the Wiki­ fact, many critics pedia website for disregarding "the maybe surprised five pillars of Wikipedia," which at how accurate essentially mimic the Golden Rule. Wikipedia can Wikipedia users are encouraged to be. treat other users as they would like In Decem­ to be treated, and to treat Wikipedia ber of 2005, with the same respect and attention "Nature: The to accuracy that they would give International any print encyclopedia. Weekly Journal \ To summarize: of Science" con­ Wikipedia is an online encyclo­ ducted a study pedia with articles ranging from that reviewed 42 historic biographies to pop culture science-related explanations to scientific defini­ articles from tions. Anyone can read it, and any­ both the online 1 one can edit it. Wikipedia and * . While the wide range of top­ from the print ver­ ics, links and other materials make sion of Encyclope- \ Wikipedia a popular website for dia Britannica. Each recreational research, not everyone article was sent to an considers it to be a legitimate ency­ expert on that particu­ clopedia. Critics argue that anyone lar topic for review, and From Wikipedi could post incorrect information, the reviewers did not either because they lack expertise know from which source u [voices] Friday, September 26, 2008 | The Torch Jimmy's restaurant a student staple tSe habla? Laura Herrejon terranean theme with its white tiled with my kids as the kids that come Torch Staff Writer walls. In the sunlight the exterior in here to eat," Rea said. of the establishment with its white Even though all of Rea's custom­ It's always difficult to learn stucco walls and turquoise aw­ ers don't get to know her as well new things. Yet, this especially ning truly looks as though it were as some, many feel welcomed by holds true when learning a new perched on a cliff overlooking the Jimmy's home-style cooking. Din­ language. Aegean Sea. ner-plate-sized pancakes piled high For many people that is the Owners Nick and Rea Fitousis and covered in sweet maple syrup ultimate challenge. established the business in 1985. are always a quick fix for the morn­ As a Mexican Latina, I can They named the cafe after their tod­ ing hunger pangs. Many find their tell you that learning a new dler, Jimmy, who graduated from weakness is Jimmy's french toast. language is an arduous process. Valparaiso University in 2004. There aren't just two or three pieces, When I arrived in the United Naming the restaurant Jimmy either - the long plate Rea delivers States about a year ago, I start­ turned out to be a good luck charm is covered with six pieces of french ed to meet people who told me because their cafe is a Valparaiso toast cooked to perfection. they knew Spanish. I was excited staple. The prices are great, too, ex­ at first, because sometimes it is Those who have visited the res­ plaining the constant flow of col­ necessary to speak your own taurant in the past have almost cer­ lege students that find their way to language when in a foreign tainly spotted a feisty waitress, often the restaurant. Whether it's a late country. moving what seems like a mile a breakfast or an end to a late night, I remember asking people WSfKii minute and exhibiting athletic feats many students find Jimmy's to be a questions such as, "What words perfected by long-term waitresses perfect way to get away from cam­ do you know in Spanish?" l«if - trays themselves aren't a neces­ pus eating. People often answered, "Oh, sity while delivering, as food plates Jimmy's Cafe is located on 55 S.. I know many words like 'jHola! Abby Gilchrist / The Torch often line each arm from wrist to Michigan Ave. in Valparaiso. Res­ iComo estas?'" Co-owner Rea Fitousis serves coffee to regulars at Jimmy's. Established in 1985 elbow. taurant hours are Monday - Satur­ For those who don't know, and named after their son, Jimmy's has become a local favorite. That waitress is Rea, one of the day: 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 6 this means "Hello! How are co-owners of the restaurant. A large a.m. to 2 p.m. you?" in Spanish. When I an­ this fifteen-table cafe will put you part of the family-owned business, Nick and Rea Fitousis have un­ swered their question of how I Local cafe draws right in the middle of this quaint it seems as if Rea is always one of doubtedly had much success with was, they responded, "Oh, that's eatery, and running into a familiar the two to three waitresses working. their establishment, but they don't all I know in Spanish!" in the VU crowds face is practically guaranteed. She testifies that her favorite part plan to stop there. On November 1 It didn't take me long to fig­ The atmosphere resembles that about working at Jimmy's is wait­ they look forward to opening a cafe ure out I would be having this Anne Trapasso of your typical hometown diner, ing on the college students, either in town, and continue their devo­ type of conversation with many Torch Staff Writer but with a unique Mediterranean those who stream in from late night tion to service on a larger scale. people in my future. feel fashioned after its owner's parties or those who come in for The views expressed are those of I have to admit, articulating Sit anywhere. That's the friendly heritage. The Greek-owned restau­ brunch after mass. the writer and not necessarily those words in another language-can greeting you can expect as a guest at rant proudly displays images of the "It's good because I like to make of The Torch. Contact Anne Trapasso get quite frustrating, and some­ Jimmy's Cafe. Taking one step into Greek Isles and continues the Medi­ them feel homey, and I feel the same at [email protected]. times we just want to quit and stick to our own language. But still, trying is the best thing we can do. Scholarship brings student from Yemen The main phrases we pick up when learning another language Fulbright program are the basic ones, like greetings, introductions, numbers, etc. brings opportunity These may seem too difficult, m but if you ever get the chance to and experience talk to someone from another f "*«..-> country in his or her native lan­ Molly Smerika Ill guage, I am sure they will appre­ Torch Staff Writer ciate you for trying. I know when I went to France Last semester, 100 more gradu­ this past summer, I realized that ate students enrolled at Valparaiso starting a conversation in an­ University than the previous year. other language could be intimi­ Similarly, 88 more international dating. When I got to France, students found their way to VU. after practicing for a while, I felt Ammar Alhawi, recipient of a comfortable enough to actually Fulbright Scholarship, belongs to maintain a conversation with both of these groups. someone. Alhawi, an international student Learning a new language is from Yemen, originally had a hard such a great tool for everybody time choosing VU for graduate in his or her own area of devel­ school. opment. We just need to take "VU attracted my attention most advantage of the tools that are (out of other universities)," he said. reachable to us. Alhawi said that due to Val­ If you are interested in ex­ paraiso's high academic standards, panding your mind in a differ­ its status as the largest Lutheran ent way, try to strive for more knowledge in language. And, university in the United States, and fillfiai'ii the uniqueness of its master's degree mm. being from Mexico, I have to say program in English were all factors John Webster / The Torch that Spanish is always an option. that fueled his decision. Ammar Alhawi, graduate student from Yemen and scholar in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, studies in the Union. The only thing is this - next Alhawi is the first international time, when talking to someone student to attend VU through the made it a reality." discussions are not common in "There, I am going to tell my fel­ from a Spanish-speaking coun­ Fulbright Foreign Student Schol­ The scholarship program is con­ Yemeni classes. The availability of lows and my students about my ex­ try, or from any other country, arship Program. The program has sidered one of the most prominent materials and references in libraries periences at Valpo," Alhawi said. try to surprise them with un­ brought more than 1,000 graduate programs in the world, and after are not as accessible as they are in Alhawi hopes to apply his mem­ expected answers and phrases, students from North Africa and finishing undergraduate studies, the U.S., and computers and the use ories and experiences he learned maybe even maintain a conver­ the Middle East to the US since the Alhawi felt a strong call to be a Ful­ of the Internet are not depended on here to his teachings in Yemen. sation. 1970s. bright student. Attending a gradu­ as heavily. In Yemen, there are lim­ He wishes for the Yemeni people Try to say phrases such as, "Ammar and our other interna­ ate program in the U.S. was an im­ ited graduate programs at universi­ to know the real America and its "iComo te llamas?" (What's tional graduate students contribute portant factor for Alhawi, who also ties, so their education process is people. your name?),"iDe donde eres?" a great deal to the overall diversity liked the idea of connecting with still being developed. Ultimately, Alhawi feels that it is (Where are you from?), or "Bi- of Valparaiso's campus and help American people and culture. While not attending class, Al­ his obligation to show VU and the envenido (a)" (Welcome). students and the community at Alhawi is enjoying his classes at hawi enjoys exploring the town of Fulbright Program that he deserves If you try these phrases, I am large build connections with people VU and likes sharing his views and Valparaiso, shopping and exercise. the honor given him. In doing so, sure any Spanish-speaking per­ across the globe," Dr. David Row­ opinions with other students. His He attended the Popcorn Festival he wants to create collaboration son will feel happy you tried to land, Dean of Graduate Studies and classes include several on children's earlier this month and has visited between the two organizations. Al­ establish communication in a Continuing Education, said on the literature, ethics and the media. Valparaiso's public library. Just like hawi will create a photo gallery for less trivial way than most people university's press release on Alhawi Although Alhawi has been cop­ most students at VU, his favorite VU about Yemen and give presen­ do. You never know where life in early September. ing well with the change, he admits places to shop are Wal-Mart and tations to undergraduate students. can take you, but you can know "I applied for the Fulbright For­ he is still trying to adjust to his new Target. Alhawi is also planning on "To be the first to attend VU one thing: It will take you farther eign Student Scholarship program teaching environment. joining a few VU organizations in through the Fulbright Student than "jHola! ^Como Estas?" for a number of reasons," said Al­ "Teaching in Yemen is entirely the future. Scholarship Program, I think it is a The views expressed are those hawi. "I had always been obsessed different (from the US)," Alhawi Once Alhawi is finished with matter of honor and great responsi­ of the writer and not necessarily with the desire of finding a way to said. "It depends more on memo­ is graduate studies, he is planning bility for me," he said. those of The Torch. Contact Lau­ attend such a high-standard univer­ rizing than thinking." on returning to Yemen to join the Contact Molly Smerika at torch. ra Herrejon at torchfeatures@ sity in the U.S., and the Fulbright Alhawi explained how group teaching staff at a university there. features@valpo. edu. valpo.edu. A hoar bit thank you to all who contributed to the success of this yearns Career Fair! Special thanks x Career Fair Student Volunteers (you are fabulous!), Staff Volunteers, VUPD, Facilit ,C8 merit, Facilities Services, Building Services, Dining Services, Administrators and Facu and ev yone who generously contributed their time and talents to this event! The success oft; Career 'air over the past 11 years would not have been possible without your support. Plan to 2009 Fair on September 18th in the Harre Union! Sandy McGuigan. Career Center Director B6 [culture] Friday, September 26, 2008 | The Torch Design conference produces 'visual porn' BECKER'S BANTOUR James Wickboldt blame you. He's funny. Torch A&E Editor Near the end of the conference, we were treated to lectures from The Art Institute of Chi­ Paul Tew and David Butler. cago hosted the yearly Alliance Chuck Taylors? Heard of them? Graphique Internationale Student Did you also know that Converse Conference recently, and I had the had gone bankrupt four times be­ pleasure of attending. fore Paul Tew stepped in as the It was a fourteen-hour on­ Global Creative Director? Peeing beer in slaught of famous graphic design­ Tews job is not to brand Con­ ers presenting their work and their verse, but to promote without processes to help students better over-branding them and turning Belgium learn design. I am sitting before customers away. He gets to set up this computer with creative juices concerts around the world, shoot Jon Becker flowing from every pore in my short independent films and wear Torch Staff Writer body. Converse to work every day. I got to hear from famous de­ Dream job? I think so. I went to Belgium this weekend, signers such as Steff Geissbuhler. Butler also scored an envious mm and it is safe to say that I will never I feel a dull silence. Never heard employment. He is the art direc­ James Wickboldt / The Torch be satisfied with a Sunday morning of his work? Yes, you have. tor for Coca-Cola. Every time you AGI Student Conference co-organizers Rick Valicenti and Paula Scher. waffle from Berg cafeteria again. Geissbuhler designed the cur­ crush that Coke can, throw out and all-around amazing. The pre­ added multiple pages to its gamut Waffles were only a small frac­ rent NBC logo. You know, the that Vitamin Water or bottle of senter started by opening a 440 of features. tion of the enjoyment I got out of iconic peacock with the rainbow Dasani, you are destroying Butler's megapixel photo. Yes, that's right Overall, the conference was a the country, however. What isn't feathers. redesign of the Coca-Cola brand. - a 440 mega pixel photo. It's not a great creative boost for an art stu­ there to love about Belgium? Accompanying Geissbuhler in Alright, enough guilt trip - I apol­ typo, so don't write in. dent who gets burnt out. It lived up It's the birthplace of french fries, the talks was Christoph Niemann. ogize. I had chills running up and to the tag line for the promotional or frites in Belgium. It's the capital If you have ever read that little I was also able to see one of down my spine. Yes, chills, poke all post cards passed out to students - of good beer. It's the capital of choc­ publication called The New York the first public demonstrations of the fun you want. "Visual porn for designers." olate. And it's only a two hour train Times and laughed at those comic Adobe Creative Suite 4. For anyone He showed us all the new and The views expressed are those of ride from London. illustrations that are mixed into out there who just bought CS3, I'm improved features of Photshop, In- the writer and not necessarily those Let's talk first about something the stories, you've laughed at Ni­ sorry, but I'm in that boat and feel Design, and Illustrator. Illustrator of The Torch. Contact James Wick­ that we can all relate to: Waffles. emann's work. Don't worry, I don't no sympathy. CS4 is faster, better finally caught up to the times and boldt at [email protected]. Brussels is flooded with waffle stands, all of which serve the de­ lights in more ways than you can imagine. Chocolate and ice cream are two things that I think Berg could really use to add to its waffle Raunchy sitcom part of cable revival bar. The most wonderful experience of Mac (Rob McElhenney), Den­ many steps further. While the cast racism and welfare laws, among I had in the city involved the fa­ "Always Sunny" nis (Glen Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin of "Seinfeld" was merely selfish, others. And the show has never mous tourist attraction, Manneken Olsen) and Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac, Dennis, Dee, Charlie and made any attempt to be sensitive Pis, which is a fairly small statue of embraces foulness four 20-something losers who own Frank are some of the most vile, or politically correct about any of a peeing boy. a bar in South Philadelphia. The horrible people to ever hit the small them. "Always Sunny" is probably The idea is silly enough, but the and makes no try second season saw Frank (Danny screen. They'll exploit anything the most gleefully vulgar and of­ amount of pomp and circumstance DeVito), a middle-aged lowlife that comes there way to make a fensive show since "South Park." surrounding the statue is incred­ at sensitivity with his hand in many a disrepu­ buck, and have no sense of empa­ It is also probably the funni­ ible. table circle, enter thy whatsoever. est show on TV right now. Each Bill Koester We arrived around 10:40 in the the mix. The show also episode is chock full of laugh-out- morning to a crowd of people sing­ Torch Staff Writer And the show has When I first dives headfirst loud moments that will both shock ing Belgian songs to this statue that Basic cable used to be a waste­ saw the show, I never made any at­ into many con­ viewers and leave them in hyster­ was dressed in some attire that I land when it came to original pro­ was reminded of tempt to be sensitive troversial ideas ics. didn't recognize. gramming. In recent years, though, the classic sitcom and taboos. The Fans of "Always Sunny" will Apparently, they dress it up dif­ many cable networks have offered "Seinfeld." No, it or politically corfect new season's be happy to know that FX has or­ ferently all the time: Elvis, a boy quality shows that give network doesn't have the premier episode, dered nearly 40 more episodes, scout, an astronaut, pretty much TV a run for its money. intelligent humor that won Sein­ for example, has Dee and Charlie and judging by the two that aired anything you can think of. I bought Easily one of the best shows on feld praise (admittedly, "Sunny" contemplating cannibalism, while last Thursday, the series shows no a deck of cards with the statue cable is FX's raunchy sitcom "It's is quite lowbrow), but, like Jerry, Mac and Dennis hunt a homeless sign of losing its edge or its hilarity. dressed up in 52 different outfits. Always Sunny in Philadelphia," George, Elaine and Kramer, the person. In the second, the gang at­ Here's hoping that the sun never This isn't the amazing part which began its fourth season with characters are self-centered indi­ tempts to exploit the gas crisis by sets on this dirty gem of a show. though. A few times a day, they turn back-to-back episodes on Septem­ viduals who seek to satisfy them­ stockpiling fuel to sell later. The views expressed are those of off the water and hook the statue up ber 18th. selves, even if it means bad things In past seasons, episodes have the writer and not necessarily those to a beer keg, and it pees beer. In­ For those unfamiliar with the for those around them. covered topics such as abortion, of The Torch. Contact Bill Koester at stead of wasting the beer and letting show, it follows the everyday life But "Always Sunny" takes it death, homosexuality, terrorism, [email protected]. it drain, two men stand up and fill up cups of beer, handing it out for free to the people watching. 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"The election, hurricanes, the economy 'Try to ignore it — it's just the beer talking. I miss Paris Hilton." The Torch | Friday, September 26, 2008 B8 I HE AKiw Sourcestock getting big campus buzz "Five Score" James Wickboldt on the way to making it big. same old story Torch A&E Editor The Sapiens are just breaking Patrick Lay into the music world, but the buzz Torch Staff Writer The student population has about this band is already promis­ been buzzing around Sourcestock's ing. Their recent release, "Rind," Some bands get into a groove. headliner, Relient K, and support­ was declared as sounding like a They muscle past the competitors, ing acts Company of Thieves and "modern day Duran Duran" by pushing their unique vision until The Sapiens. Absolutepunk.com. they find their place in the pop cul­ A decade old, Relient K started With a positive buzz around ture schemata. Relient K scored that their music career on the contem­ this year's Sourcestock, students with their 2004 release "Mmhmm," porary Christian music scene, with are looking forward the free con­ debuting on the Billboard charts candy pop songs such as "Marilyn cert. and building on their Grammy- Mans on Ate My Girlfriend" and "I feel like students are really ex­ nominated "Two Lefts Don't Make "My Good Friend Charles." cited," said junior Cameron Banga, a Right... But Three Do." Nine years and five albums lat­ General Manager for WVUR. Fast-forward to 2007 and we er, Relient K released "Five Score "I'm really excited," said senior find the newest full-length record, and Seven Years Ago," an album Kiersten Moffatt. "I've actually "Five Score and Seven Years Ago." that jumped to number six on the been waiting for this all four years Relient K is certainly in the groove. Billboard top 200 in 2007. at Valpo." Lead singer Matt Thiessen is per­ The concert's supporting bands While students are excited for fectly comfortable, his voice hitting have not had the same success as this year's line up, some feel that those high pop-punk pitches that Relient K, but both are popular in last year was a let down. caught so much attention earlier in the Chicago music scene. "I think (this year) will be bet­ the 2000s. Company of Thieves, an un­ ter than last year," said sophomore Formerly known for witty turns Provided by Company of Thieves of phrase and funny pop culture signed band, won the 2007 New Kyle Stump. "Last year I didn't Company of Thieves will be supporting Relient K at this year's Sourcestock. York Songwriter's Circle, and their even know the band. I went be­ references, Relient K has gotten album "Ordinary Riches" was pro­ cause my friend knew them, and it they are the perfect fit for Sources­ he said. "We are really excited." slightly more serious with age, with claimed by Yahoo as, "hands down, was okay." tock," said Banga. Sourcestock starts at 7:00 p.m. diminishing celebrity cameos in the one of the best debut albums of WVUR is confident that Relient With the word around campus at the ARC. It is free and open to lyrics and more slow and serious 2007." K will headline a good show at this being positive, Banga is positive students only. Tickets are avail­ segues. The sultry vocals of Genevieve year's Sourcestock. the concert is going to be a suc­ able at the Information Desk in the Relient K is, of course, also a Schartz lay echo to the resonance "Relient K was just one of the cess. Union. Christian band. This fact, which of The Hush Sound and leave no bands we really liked and would "With all the feedback we have Contact James Wickboldt at cannot go unnoticed, is less ob­ question to why this new band is draw a lot of students, and we felt gotten, all of it has been positive," torch. ae@valpo. edu. vious than in other bands of the genre. Direct calls to God are nearly non-existent, replaced by 'him' and 'you', vague enough pronouns for mainstream radio. Relient K joins a FourPlay brings in newer campus bands select group of Christian and near­ ly-Christian bands that have found Paul Schreiber mainstream success by the subver­ Torch Staff Writer sion of their Christian message. The positive message, however, Many VU students are look­ could never be subverted and "Five ing forward to attending a certain Score" is a fleece blanket of life-is- concert this weekend. The event is just-fine attitude with a couple of sure to present quality music and help-me-out-higher-power tassels. entertain fans while avoiding sub­ "Five Score" feature's its best stantial damage to the crowd's col­ songs right at the beginning. If lective wallet. there is a tradition of pop punk, It also doesn't involve Relient "Come Right Out and Say It" would K. fit the definition of the genre, deliv­ The night before the Source's ering expectations in a sugary plea much anticipated concert, Phi for honesty. "I Need You" is the first Sigma Kappa is presenting it's own faith-based track on the album, and philanthropic show called Four- its atonal opening riffs and dual Play. The annual event, which has ragged-voiced verses slide into a taken place since 2000, will feature catchy hook that pulls you into its four bands and will donate 100 anthem-loving arms. percent of ticket sales to the Hill­ The record begins to even out, top Neighborhood House in Val­ sometimes hitting that well-earned paraiso. groove and sometimes falling into The Hilltop Neighborhood rut-like complacency. Little bits House is a community center that stand out - the piano verse on provides programs and services to "Forgiven," and the slightly angsty local families that need them. Be­ intensity of "Devestation and Re­ sides offering an extensive child form." "Faking My Own Suicide" care program, Hilltop House works has an unexpected country twang with the community health center courtesy of a harmonica piece and to provide health care, while offer­ "Bite My Tongue" has a killer open­ ing additional supportthrough the ing that is just waiting to be played Village Pantry and Reiner Com­ in the arena. munity Center activities. The eleven-minute culmination Brandon Long, a junior who of the album, "Deathbed," intro­ organized the concert this year, is duces us to the sweet, lullaby-like hoping to see a large crowd and to melody that we wish was more field a sizeable donation. prevalent on the record. The other "It's a great way to hear local eight minutes of the song tempo- bands and a great way to hang out hop through the life of a dying man with friends," Long said. "But it's as he waits for the final curtain. really all for the kids and families In whole, the record is incredi­ at Hilltop." bly solid, but what lacks is the spark In an attempt to increase num­ of ingenuity, lyrically and musically, Tim Stride / The Torch that has gained Relient K their cur­ bers from last year, Long decided Sam Grossnickel playing the drums stop.drop.rewind at Phi Sigma Kappa's FourPlay last year. to bring in a variety of artists that rent success. The record is definitely haven't participated in years past. plays keyboard and sings for the year, it'll be really fun," he said. Child Care program, so I'm defi­ good, especially for those that are "We wanted to bring in some "The Still Life," was grateful for the Sharing the same excitement nitely hoping to see a large turn­ fans of pop punk, but its crossover different bands and hopefully get invite. were students planning on attend­ out. They appreciate any amount appeal is pretty narrow. some different groups of people "We were all really excited when ing the show. Junior Sagan Ne- of help they can get over there." Undoubtedly, this record is a coming besides the usual fan base," t they wanted us to play," he said. wham had her calendar marked The concert starts at 9 p.m. to­ just a step in the journey, but it feels Long said. "The Still Life" has played sev­ for the weekend and pointed out day and runs until 1 a.m., and will like well-worn territory. Perhaps The four student bands sched­ eral shows on campus this year and the win-win situation that Four­ be held at the Phi Sigma Kappa Relient K should take a step out of uled to play are Jake Cross, The is aiming to release a live album Play offers. house on 607 Union Street. Tickets the groove and see where that leads Still Life, Arson in the Sky and before semester's end. Especially "It's a good chance to check out are $2 each and can be purchased them. stop.drop.rewind, all listed in or­ given the opportunity to get their some local music and support a on site or beforehand in the Stu­ The views expressed are those of der of performance. Each will play music out to more people, Walter good cause while you're at it. That's dent Union. the writer and not necessarily those a one-hour set. was optimistic about the evening. a pretty good deal," Newham said. Contact Paul Schreiber at torch. of The Torch. Contact Patrick Lay at Sophomore Paul Walter, who "If FourPlay is anything like last "I actually work with the kids at the [email protected]. torch.ae@valpo. edu.