|#ve and Let Dye Sister Act There are a variety of ways to color Two pre-teens from Seattle are turning heads with their precocious those Easter eggs this weekend, brand of indie-rock, earning invitations to open for such acts as including crayons and fingerpaint 9 Pearl Jam, Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab for Cutie 16 H U R S D A Y 24, 2005 ORC VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER STUDENTS RESCUE BABY FROM WRECK Crash witnesses come to aid of family of four, 84-year-old woman Stephanie Lehman left turning lane, which also had a red car and headed over to the drivers of the the minivan was smoking, yet four small TORCH WRITER light. But the car didn't stop. It plowed vehicles. children remained inside the vehicle. through the red light and hit a minivan "My first thought was probably 'what "I suggested that we take the kids "It's not until you drive away that you driving at full speed across the intersec­ just happened?'" said Ajinga. "And then it since the car was smoking," said Ajinga. realize what happened." tion. The car kept going until it ran into a was just 'pull over.'" So she wrapped her jacket around a baby That's what Jennifer Ajinga, junior ditch and hit a tree. She first reached the car in the ditch in the van and brought the child over to philosophy major at Valparaiso University, Norberg said she was on the edge of where she found an 84-year-old woman Norberg, who by this time had pulled her had to say after she helped pull two small her seat as she watched the horror unfold. trying to get out of her driver's seat door. own car to the side of the road. children out of a smoking vehicle on "I just felt so powerless," she said. "I "She couldn't open the door - she "Jen pulled a baby who was just bawl­ Sunday. could see it happening but could do noth­ hadn't hit the unlock button," Ajinga ing out of the minivan, and then she pulled Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Ajinga ing to stop it." explained. "I opened her door and she said a four-year-old out," said Norberg. "[The and senior biology and Spanish major Helpless as they were to prevent the she was fine." four-year-old] was bleeding from the Josie Norberg were driving back from accident, both, girls jumped into action as Ajinga then made her way over to the mouth." Illinois when they came to a red light on soon as the crash had taken place. Norberg mini-van, where two adults were standing The adults took care of the two other U.S. Highway 30. Norberg was behind the immediately pulled out her cell phone and outside of the vehicle. The road was cov­ wheel as she saw a car coming up into the dialed 911 while Ajinga jumped out of the ered in oil and other mechanical fluids and • see WRECK page 4 Job placement peaks for VU graduates CCPC approves Highest percentage of employed since Class of 2000 semester-long Rebekah MHz parking passes TORCH WRITER

Despite a difficult University Council job market nationwide, Valparaiso University to consider proposal students are enjoying a Katelyn Ryan high employment TORCH WRITER placement rate after graduation. The Campus Community Policy Recent surveys of Committee passed a proposal last week members of VU's class that would establish a single-semester of 2004 conducted by parking permit. the Career Center and The proposed policy would give the Department of Valparaiso University students the option Education suggest that of purchasing a single-semester parking 96.4 percent of the class pass for $30. The current policy requires are currently employed. students to purchase a parking sticker The rate has been valid for over 90 percent for 12 the entire years in a row, and it academic "It's not going to was the highest in four year for meet everyone's years. $50, and needs, but it offers The placement rate there are an act of includes individuals n o who are employed in a refunds of hospitality to job, those going to any kind >5 graduate school and available. some. those involved in full- "It's time volunteer service. not going Joseph Cunningham The numbers do not to meet UNIVERSITY PASTOR specifically show every- VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY whether the position David Galik/Torch one s The Career Center, which conducted a survey of 2004 Valparaiso University graduates, is located in Alumni Hall. the graduate has is needs, but it offers an act of hospitality to directly related to their concen­ Career Center. condition the market will be in bottom line is that VU provides some," said Joseph Cunningham, univer­ tration. There are many areas for students graduating in a top-notch education and sity pastor and a chairperson on the sub­ Although the market is where it is not easy to get a job. 2005, but McGuigan is opti­ allows students to grow committee. difficult, graduates are still Communication is an intensely mistic for this year's graduates. through volunteering and The proposal has been in the works being placed in a variety a dif­ competitive field, as are fields There has also been a con­ extracurricular activities. for more than a year. Many concerns with ferent concentrations. related to the fine arts. siderable growth in hiring for "That combination yields the current policy have been expressed by "I can tell you that our Sometimes, graduates arts and sciences graduates, a very impressive and well- students in the past, including graduate graduates are bright, work hard having a difficult time finding which should continue on until educated individual who will students, December graduates, and stu­ and bring a number of talents a full-time job will work two 2006, she said. compete effectively in the job dents studying abroad. to an employer," said Sandy part-time jobs. McGuigan also said that, McGuigan, director of the It is hard to know what regardless of hiring trends, the • see JOBS page 3 ^ see PARKING page 3

I N I TONIGHT'S • Debating Social Security Announcements 2 Letters •Taking Prisoners: VOLUME 98 FORECAST: Conversations Project Classified 10 Opinion Students participate in ISSUE 22 PURPLE continues with discussion Crossword 10 Sports 11 State Department simula­ ON GUARD RAIN of federal program. Entertainment 14 VUPD Beat tion of hostage crisis. FOR 90 YEARS full forecast page 2 I See page 3 Features 7 Weather See page 4 NEWS - THE TORCH March 24, 2005

March 17 March 21 VUPD and Valparaiso Fire A report was made in reference to Department responded to the a broken window in Alumni Hall. Linwood Apartments in refer­ A student fell against the window. ence to an alarm. False readings He was transported to Porter Amanda ElstonAorch on a carbon monoxide detector Hospital for treatment. Seven Valparaiso University students were arrested at the Linwood Apartments last Wednesday night. Arrested on caused the activation. charges of minor consumption of alcohol were freshmen Brittany Derksen, Amy Palash and Elizabeth Wegman and sophomores Shannan Lefever, Alexandra Pagels, Christina Ramirez and Charles Thompson. A student reported the theft of his March 18 red Diamondback bike from VUPD responded to Brandt Hall Gellersen center. The bike was in reference to mischief. A stu­ parked for a short time before dent shot a pellet gun and it being stolen. struck another student's laptop screen. The pellet gun was sur­ March 22 rendered and the student will be VUPD and Valparaiso Fire Rebuilding Together applications making restitution. Faculty pianist to perform Department responded to the The city of Valparaiso is seeking volunteers who Pianist Joseph Bognar, assistant professor of Student Union in reference to a are willing to help rehabilitate owner-occupied music, will perform music by Czech and March 19 fire alarm. The small fire was homes for qualified elderly, disabled and other Hungarian composers at an Apr. 1 recital in the VUPD, Valparaiso Fire caused by an overheated electrical individuals on Apr. 16. Rebuilding Together, for­ Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. The Department and EMS responded wire. merly known as Christmas in April, needs both recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to Alumni Hall in reference to an skilled and unskilled workers to do painting, yard to the public. Dr. Bognar will perform unconscious female. The intoxi­ March 23 work and other constructive projects throughout "Silhouettes" by Antonin Dvorak, "Allegro cated student was treated and VUPD made contact with a home­ the community. Applications may be picked up at Barbara" by Bela Bartok, "Hungarian Rhapsody" transported to Porter Hospital for less male subject outside the Valparaiso city hall, 166 West Lincoln way. by . Franz Liszt, selections from treatment. After being released Student Union. Officers attempted Applications are also available online at "Zongoramuzsika" by Zoltan Kodaly and "From from the hospital, the student to locate a shelter for the subject. www.rebuildingtogethervalparaiso.org. For more the Street" by Leos Janacek. was transported to Porter County He was issued a'trespass warning information call (219) 462-1161. Work day assign­ Jail for minor consumption. and given a ride off campus. ments will be distributed by Apr. 10. Improvements will be made to more than 30 High school art to be displayed VUPD responded to lot #16 in homes during the work days. Those who wish to Artwork by Northwest Indiana high school stu­ reference to a vehicle crash. No 10-43 volunteer must be at least 16 years of age. Snacks, dents will be displayed at Valparaiso University's one was injured. The vehicle, but Happy Easter to you and yours beverages and lunch will be provided for those Brauer Museum of Art from April 2-17 in the not the light pole, was damaged. from your friendly VUPD family. who volunteer to work. annual Secondary School Showcase. The juried exhibition will feature approximately 80 works of art created by students from high schools in six Courses open to high school kids counties. An opening reception for the public will High school students who meet eligibility require­ be held at 2 p.m. April 2 in the museum. ments will now have an opportunity to get a head Admission to Brauer Museum, located in the VU start on their college education by signing up to Center for the Arts, is always free. Museum hours take summer courses in a variety of subjects at are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Valparaiso University. The courses open to high Fridays; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays; and noon school students include art, sociology, geography, to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. mathematics and more. Some courses will be offered online. Courses will be taught in two ses­ sions, the first running from May 17 to June 24 Students address current issues and the second from June 27 to Aug. 5. High A series of five student presentations will be made school students admitted to the summer courses throughout late March and early April. The first generally rank in the upper third of their class, presentation will be made on March 23 and will have composite scores of at least 21 on the PLAN discuss sexual abuse from a woman's perspective. or ACT, 98 on the PS AT or 980 on the SAT-1. Other presentation topics and dates include tsuna­ Those students must provide a current high school mi victims, March 30; youth resilience, Apr. 6; transcript with their application. High school stu­ incarcerated women and children, April. 13; and dents interested in summer coursework at VU Latino social problems, April. 27. All presenta­ should contact the Office of Admissions at (219) tions will be made in Heidbrink Hall room 123 464-5011. from 1 - 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: Cloudy 47°/31° I* MONDAY: Partly Sunny 53°/39° TONIGHT: FRIDAY AM: FRIDAY PM: SATURDAY AM: Rain down, River of Now we stand All things bright TUESDAY: rain down glory before the night and beautiful Cloudy & Rainy 57°/37° Low 38° HIGH 45° Low 31° HIGH 46° 1 NEWS - THE TORCH Conversations Project continues with discussion of Social Security Actuary, professors of economics give pros and cons of private accounts, examine Chile's program Katie Fassl panelists: Christy Meelis, actuary and Shingleton was the second speaker Raman noted that the program also Valparaiso University alumna; Virginia and focused on the primary purpose of has its downsides. TORCH WRITER Shingleton, associate professor and chair Social Security. She explained that Wall "Women tend to suffer in this pro­ Students, faculty and Valparaiso com­ of the economics department; and Street is not enthusiastic about the pro­ gram," Raman said. Because they con­ munity members gathered in the Jaishankar Raman, assistant professor of posed Social Security reform. tribute less money, their benefit isn't as Christopher Center for Library and economics. mmmmmmmmmm "[The personalgrea t as their male counterparts'. Information Resources Monday to discuss "This fiscal crisis in "I thought it was a accounts] are small Bloom then opened the floor for ques­ Social Security. Social Security affects accounts," she said. tions, starting with VU students and later The topic for the discussion, entitled every generation," said great way to hear Shingleton also offering the opportunity to everyone in the "The Future of Social Security," was espe­ Bloom, quoting former some intelligent explained that there isn't a audience. cially pertinent since President George W. President Bill Clinton. opinions on both surplus anywhere, as many "I thought it was really informative," Bush has recently traveled all over the Before allowing each people believe. said sophomore Annie Elzey. "It is hard U.S. in an effort to promote his plan for panelist to speak, Bloom sides and some "There are bonds," for me as a young adult to understand the private accounts. gave a short history of the clear-cut answers." Shingleton said. "The gov­ process of social security and all the tech­ Monday's event was the second in a Social Security program. ernment has spent the sur­ nicalities involved. I thought it was a great series of discussions entitled the Meelis, the first to plus and what is left is way to hear some intelligent opinions on Conversations Project. Alan Bloom, assis­ speak, went over the six Annie Elzey IOUs." both sides and some clear-cut answers." tant professor of history and moderator of reform principals and SOPHOMORE Raman was the final The third and final Conversations the discussion, explained to the crowd that focused on reform model speaker, and focused on Project discussion will take place on April the idea for the project came from the number two. the Social Security pro- 20 in Wesemann Hall's Tabor Auditorium Valparaiso University School of Law and "Workers under 55 could contribute gram m Chile, which is similar to the and is entitled "The Divide Between was designed to promote unbiased, up to 4 percent [up to $1000] of their pay­ United States reform proposal. He Church and State." informative conversations on various roll taxes to a personal retirement explained that in the Chilean system, if an The project began in February with a social issues. account," Meelis said. "Personal accounts individual invested and doesn't earn discussion entitled "Reconciling National The discussion included three expert would be voluntary." enough, the government will help out. Security and Civil Liberties."

•from JOBS page 1 are additional saleable skills," said McGuigan. marketplace," McGuigan said. Junior nursing major Sarah Streder McGuigan also emphasized the said she's not worried about finding a importance of internships and co-op job when she graduates from VU. experiences. "I felt very secure with choosing "Employers expect candidates to Valparaiso's College of Nursing pro­ have related work experience prior to gram because I knew it would prepare graduation," said McGuigan. "Without me for any concentration I would want it, a candidate is at a real disadvantage." to pursue, and I would have no problem It was also recommended taking finding a job," Streder said. advantage of the opportunities and edu­ Students interested in meaningful cation offered here at the university. careers are encouraged to attend the "If the candidate has strong inter­ Career Center's internship fair on March personal skills and some sense of what 31 in the Christopher Center for Library they are seeking in the job market, those and Information Sciences. VU Value Menu

Beth Adams/Torch With the proposed semester parking permit, students planning to be on campus for only one semester in an academic year would no longer have to pay to park for both semesters. will be on campus for an entire academic •from PARKING page 1 year also stand to benefit. The Traffic/Safety and Campus "Students unsure of their status from Better Ingredients. Grounds/Living Environment semester to semester may purchase a single- Subcommittee responded to students' con­ semester parking sticker in lieu of a full- Better Pizza. cerns by developing a policy that would year sticker," the policy says. offer a parking permit at a lower cost. The Students planning to live on campus Choose From The List Below for subcommittee handles concerns with traffic throughout the school year will still be able and parking with regards to students and is to purchase a year-long parking permit for Only $6+99 each: a subcommittee of CCPC. $50. Students who know they will be on The subcommittee hopes the new poli­ campus for the full academic year are dis­ 1)1 Large 1 Topping cy will relieve frustration and concerns for a couraged from buying separate semester certain portion of students. permits, although this option will be avail­ 2) Brcadsticks & Cheesesticks The proposal still needs to be approved able. 3) Chkkenstrips & Brcadsticks by the University Council, and the final However, no refunds for parking permit decision lies with the VU administration. purchases will be offered. 4) Wings & a 20oz off Coca-Cola However, the approval of both is expected. "As it was reported to the CCPC, it The policy is proposed to go into effect for would be too logistically difficult," Stark 5) Small 1 Topping & Brcadsticks the next academic year. said. 6) Small 1 Topping & 2-20oz "This new proposal enables people who If implemented, the policy will be know they only need one semester to pur­ reviewed by CCPC, VUPD and Campus 7) 1 Medium 2 Topping chase that parking permit," said Amy Stark, Planning and Space Allocation Committee chair of CCPC. during the next academic year to assess its VALPARAISO Those who are unsure of whether they effectiveness. 123 LlNCOLNWAY pplications now available for 2005- Torch photo editor, assistant 531 -0025 photo editor, graphic design editor and Hours: Motiv" Thure*? 11*0 © sum* - 12:30 a«m* DELIVERY AND CARRYOUT graphic design assistants. Email Fri<-Sat: 11:00 a+m* -1:30 a*tn* *V!SA Sunday: 11:00 a»m»-11:30 p*nu [email protected] for more information.

Expires May 2005, Not valid w>h any other offer or discount. Customer pays all applicable taxes. Must be a. gudent of VU. NEWS - THE TORCH March 24, 2005 Students participate in hostage simulation Former VU student now working at U.S. State Department leads activity Erin Dalpini TORCH WRITER A group of Valparaiso University students participated in a three-hour simulation of a India's Parliament passes new patent law hostage situation on Saturday. The upper house of India's Parliament passed a new patent law that, Students involved were experts fear, will cut off a major source of AIDS drugs to the International Economic Cultural world's poorest patients. The law has been expected for years as a Affairs majors. The workshop precondition for India's joining of the World Trade Organization. and simulation is a required Though the law does not strictly prohibit the production of generic annual spring event in which all drugs, it does impose strict regulations on it, which experts expect IECA majors are presented with could curtail their production when in fact more are needed. a fictional international or inter- cultural conflict that they must Guantanamo prisoners make their case for freedom resolve. A U.S. military panel is currently reviewing the more than 500 pris­ During this three-hour simu­ oners who were detained by military forces during combat in lation, hostages were blindfolded Afghanistan. The proceedings are meant to reduce the number of and led into the middle of a room prisoners in the Guantanamo Bay prison and also to comply with a in which they were held captive. recent Supreme Court decision that allows prisoners to challenge In the other corners of the room, their detention. The prisoners are not allowed to have a lawyer pres­ heated negotiations were taking ent and must convince a three-member board that, regardless of place between U.S. officials and their history, they no longer pose a threat to the U.S. the terrorist groups. The media group also did their part to cover Explosion kills 14 at Galveston, Texas oil refinery the hostage crisis as it was taking A fiery explosion destroyed a chemical unit at the British Petroleum place. oil refinery in Texas City near Galveston on Wednesday afternoon. Each of the students had At least 14 people were killed, and more than 100 were injured. been assigned to a play a specif­ Don Parus, refinery manager, said the cause of the blast had not yet ic role in the hostage simulation. been determined. Some were terrorists, hostages, U.S. officials, international inter­ mediaries and members of the press. Earlier, the students The two of us have seen it all." •from WRECK page! received very detailed role book­ "We definitely have those set lets that covered a large amount other children as Ajinga and roles when emergencies come of background information on Norberg carried the baby and up," agree Ajinga, "[but] this was their individual characters. four-year-old to nearby Rosa the most dramatic thing [we've Students also dressed the part for Amalia's restaurant. Then they experienced]." their roles and said they found it went back to the elderly woman, Possibly the most intriguing surprisingly easy to slip into their Amanda Elston Aorch whom they described as "just in part of the incident is how the two specific identities. Senior political science major Mark Godecke leads several blindfolded hostages during Saturday's hostage simulation at the Kade-Deusenberg complete shock." even came to be at that intersec­ As negotiations wore on, the German House. "Jen was worried she might tion at the exact time of the acci­ students began to realize the have heart problems, so [Ajinga] dent. immense amount of compromise Kennedy, who was held hostage understand the weight of the took her pulse and I clocked it for While driving back to VU, needed in these types of situa­ in Iran from 1979 until 1981. decisions [involved in negotia­ her. We calmed her down but she Norberg ran out of gas on high­ tions. Just as the three-hour time tions]," said Debra Ames, associ­ just kept saying 'it was green, it way 294 near Elmhurst, 111. Ajinga "It's not black-and-white, limit came to a close, the United ate professor of foreign lan­ was green,'" said Nordberg. set out on foot for the nearest gas these situations are very compli­ States managed to successfully guages and literatures, who An ambulance, fire truck and station and accepted a ride from cated," said Susan Van Dyke, a negotiate a deal with the terrorist teaches in the IECA program. squad car soon ^^^^^^^ another vehicle in general and leader of the hostage group and release the hostages. "I learned how vital it is to showed up at the order to quickly get group. After the simulation ended, the try and understand the world scene, and after "If the car had back to the waiting Van Dyke said the simula­ students participated in a group from numerous perspectives in talking with the caught on fire, it Norberg, who esti­ tion gave her a better understand­ discussion about what took the effort to try to obtain peace officers, the two could have been mated that they ing of just how unpleasant a place. and cross-cultural understand­ girls got back into were stopped for hostage's situation can be; The students gained valu­ ing," said Jeff Haanen, who their car and left. completely about half an hour. "I felt stressed [that] we had able experience by participating served as an international inter­ "We just told disastrous." "If we hadn't no control over what was going in this hostage simulation that is mediary. them we weren't run out of gas, or on," said Van Dyke, "The bore­ crucial to understanding our The simulation was led by directly involved [Jen] hadn't had dom wears on you pretty fast." world today. Maria Brewer, a 1995 VU gradu­ in the accident, Josie Norberg that hitch-hiking The hostage simulation sce­ "It is important to see how ate, who currently works for the but we stopped SENIOR incident..." nario was created by Moorhead complex this situation is and U.S. State Department. • because we knew ^^^^^^^^ Norberg began, not first aid," said Norberg. needing to finish. The implica­ Interestingly enough, this is tions are clear. Even two minutes not the first time that Norberg and longer and the girls would have College Square Apartments Ajinga have been in similar cir­ missed the accident entirely. cumstances. Both have been "I'm not a fate kind of person, Now renting for the 2005-2006 school year Residential Assistants at the uni­ but it was really weird how it all versity and over the years have worked out," admitted Ajinga. Corner of College and Brown Streets had numerous occasions in which The two realize that the situa­ they had to rely on each other dur­ tion could have been much more Four bedrooms • Two full baths ing stressful situations. serious, but are glad they simply Additionally, Ajinga is certified in had the chance to be at the right Stove • Refrigerator • Dishwasher both CPR and First Aid. place at the right time. "There were four 911 calls we "If the car had caught on fire, facilitated together [as RAs]," said it could have been completely dis­ Laundry Facilities Norberg. "We kind of have this astrous," said Norberg. "[But] we system down pat. I call 911 and can maintain composure and not take care of the administrative freak out. We're the kind of peo­ Call Connie 462-9952 aspect, and Jen just jumps in there. ple who want to help." THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005

page 5 (Don't) Facebook me! The epidemic that is Facebook hit Valparaiso uve'FRom-rfie University over spring break. I was first told to WHiTE House,this sign up by my sister, whose school was supported BREAK/NG NEWS... at the same time that VU became available. I was unsure what exactly Facebook was, but many of my friends did, as they all asked me if I had joined before I had even signed up. I hadn't realized the obsession with this website. In hind­ Jeremy Wilken sight, maybe I shouldn't have signed up. TORCH WRITER Sociologists must be having a heyday with the recent big bang of cyberspace development. Facebook is merely one more step in the growing explosion of cyberculture. Other sites like Xanga, LiveJournal and other blogging services have been at the front of the web movement. What does Facebook, along with these other web culture services, really do for us? The answer is unclear because all of this is so new. However, it is clear that it is a movement that can consume our generation and, if left unchecked, could seriously alter the way people interact. That's poten­ tially bad because, as we rely more on technology, we become less dependent on our social skills and culture is thereby diminished. Or we stop interacting with people face- The issue: to-face, which I'd say is negative. r^I N XOOo CAUfoAb*i/\ VOTCR5 AFPRDOeP WO&OWC? THAT The Facebook craze Facebook is like an online address book, with more informa­ /MAB^iA(be 1*5 orocv verweeht A MAS'A*JO A VJJOMAM has been sweeping tion than you'll likely ever need. The best use for it is to find a per­ VU since spring son's screen name or phone num­ break. ber. I can see why students like it. Who doesn't find a little joy in Wilken says: reading on a computer screen that The site is doing they have 43 friends today or get- . ting e-mails constantly saying more tO disconnect US "someone has listed you as a frien A rier d from than to network us. 5; ! ! °f ^ u ^^^^^^^HBHhonestly I didn't see this person, ^no r anothedid I ever higr reallh schooy tallk liste to hid mme much, but . While I'm curious about where he is now in life, it really doesn't help me to stay friends with him. It's not that I don't care about him, I just realize that unless our paths cross again in the future, I won't see him again. Harsh, yes. True, yes. I might still talk to him years down the road if we run into each other. Point being, I'm only able to handle keeping .ggfii in contact with so many people; it's very time-consuming and is there really any value to the friendship if it's only rekindled by Facebook? I think not. If we were really good friends, I'd already be in contact with them instead of waiting for a database of friends to arrive. In the time before the Internet, people would call and talk on the phone (not a cellular one). If they were really adventurous, some people might actually muster up energy within themselves to physically travel to see another person. In contrast, now we spend a lot more of our time CORKeD. on instant message programs, cell phones and Facebook-type services. Why does this bother me? It's been said before that Facebook is a stalker's heaven, and however true that may be, it's not my biggest reservation about it. Think about how much time is spent by some peo­ ple on Facebook, and think about how they could have actually spent that time talking in person with somebody. It's not like you live on or near a campus with around 4,000 other students. Even so, I'm a sad example of what I'm describing, because I run my own website as a hobby and practically never sign off of AIM. Perhaps that's why I see Facebook this way, because most technological trends seem to point toward isolation connected to computers. Facebook is overrated. I would rather call up my friend and ask them to go get some food and chat about all the information you could get off Facebook. I know many people are probably irritated by hearing that Facebook might not be the all-powerful answer to life's questions. Sorry everyone, Facebook is doing more to disconnect us than to network us. If someone is a true friend, they should prefer personal contact with you instead of this cyberconnection. 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Walking: the SOfWiXLTHiS RSDUCe Hcrr REALLY* Bur JTLL. i*jcneAse OUR "OH FOREIGN OIL? DepehroeMce OH gas price savior FOREIGN vait-DUFe If there's one thing that SAhfCTUARieS. unites Americans, it's our concern about rising gas prices. Liberals, conserva­ tives and everyone in between started complaining when prices at the pump went Colin Selbo up. So when gas prices hit TORCH WRITER record highs this week, a col­ lective whine went up across America. Surprisingly, this whine was also heard here at Valparaiso University. I use the word "surpris­ ingly" because, quite simply, there is no logical reason why so many students here insist on driv­ ing their cars and sport utility vehicles everywhere they go. One of the positive aspects of a small campus like VU is that it is, well, small. Most buildings here are relatively close together. Basically, every­ thing is within walking distance. However, the art of walking seems to have lost its appeal on this campus. Let me refresh your memories on all the '-wonderful advantages that The issue: come from walking. The benefits to walking Gas prices instead of driving are numer­ continue to ous. Want to shed a few pounds before the summer soar across months? Walking is a great America. way to get some exercise. Concerned about the way our SeluO SayS: country doesn't do nearly enough to help the environ­ Everyone ment? Walking doesn't con­ needs to tribute to the pollution prob­ lem. Spending all your start money on the high gas walking prices? Walking is (prepare yourself for this incredibly more; low price): free. However, in all hon­ there's no esty, everyone knows about need to the benefits of walking and the harmful effects excessive drive driving has on our environ­ ment. I shouldn't need to everywhere T^Ejca*vtifer©2*6 waste space in this newspa­ on campus per stating the obvious. Clearly, all the reasons I've and waste listed are trumped by sheer Congress, courts should err on side of life fuel. laziness. The sole benefit By now we place food in his or her own mouth. setting precedent that effectively •^^^"•••••••••B driving has over walking is have all heard of The only word that seems to fit such invents the future policy of the United the time factor. Yet time would be a legitimate Terry Schiavo and action is murder. States. argument only if we were talking about long dis­ the debate over There are, of course, a variety of America's abortion doctrine was tances, which we are not. We are talking about a her fate. As I legal issues surrounding this case, never voted on or decided by a group trip across campus at the most. We are talking write this, she sits which many would use to aid in their of elected officials, but by a rather about a maximum of 15 minutes of walking. on the precipice rationalizations of Schiavo's death. unaccountable Supreme Court. If it is If time is such a critical issue for some of you Chaz Weber of her own death, They say that Congress has over­ left to the courts and not Congress to then plan ahead and leave for class ten minutes due to the deci­ stepped its bounds and should spend determine the outcome of this case, we TORCH WRITER earlier. It's that simple. There is no need to drive sion of a judge their time dealing with more important are in danger of allowing our nation's from Wehrenberg to Mueller. There is no need to whose name no one knows. issues. First of all, I do not think a euthanasia policy to also be deter­ drive from the fraternities to Meier. The fact that There is a dispute in this case. We grandstanding hearing on cheaters in mined by a judge rather than by the someone would put his or her personal laziness do not know with any certainty what baseball is more important than life or people. above the needs of the environment and everyone Terry Schiavo would want for herself death. We have reached a point where else living on Earth can only be described as self­ in this situation, as her husband's dec­ people have been arrested for attempt­ ish and despicable. larations have been contested at every The issue: Congress ing to give Schiavo a drink of water. The people who drive ridiculously short dis­ turn. So then the question becomes a and the courts are now Her family, which is more than willing tances every day are the reason this planet has the simple one: Are we going to err on the to care for her, has been sidestepped. environmental problems it does. Imagine how side of life or err on the side of death? involved in the Terry Are we at the point where this is what much oil we could conserve and the how much The rapidity with which some are we would have our government do - cleaner the air we breathe would be if everyone willing to rationalize a position that Schiavo case. defend death? walked to class instead of driving. Just a small can only result in starving a woman to Weber says: It is In a Christian ethics class here at sacrifice from each person on campus could make death perplexes me. And let us always Valparaiso University, we read Gilbert a big difference. remember: that is exactly what is hap­ infinitely better to err Meilander's book on bioethics. One of This type of behavior is also a key reason pening in this case. Schiavo is not on a on the side of life than the lines that has always remained in why the rest of the world sees America as self- ventilator or even a pacemaker. She my mind is that it is a Christian's duty centered and lazy. Frankly, if people around the can breathe and pump her blood on on the side of death. not to alleviate suffering but to maxi­ world are basing their judgments on the actions of her own. mize care. It is not for us to determine VU students who drive everywhere, then more Why not then allow life to take its Second, if any of us have both­ the course - whether it be good or bad power to those overseas observers because they natural course? I am sure many who ered to read the Constitution lately, we - that God has set for any of us. are correct in their judgments. If America wants to are so anxious to "allow" Schiavo to would quickly realize that Article III Rather, it is our obligation to care for improve its image in the world, we need to start die would say that they are simply let­ calls for Congress to "ordain and and nurture the life of those who have changing our selfish actions. ting life take its natural course. But the establish" the jurisdiction of the met misfortune. So save your cars and gas-guzzling SUVs for last time I checked, none of us could Federal Courts, and therefore their Death is decision that we are not those day trips to Chicago. Do yourself, your survive without food. Removing obligation to act in this case is mani­ authorized to make, and from which community and the rest of the world a favor and Terry's feeding tube is tantamount to fest. Congress must decide whether the there is no turning back. So why not start walking. refusing to feed a child who cannot yet courts should be allowed to continue err on the side of life? THURSDAY, MARCH 24,2005

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Chelsea Oxton alternative method has been high since December. the body. The mixture contains instant bronzer, which is TORCH WRITER According to the American Cancer Society, the absorbed into the skin and interacts with its proteins to process is approved for cosmetic external use and is not produce color. Peeling, burns, premature aging, damaged immune harmful. It may react differently on various areas of the The minimum lasting power for the fake mist is 5 to systems, skin cancer. Obtaining a golden glow in the tan­ body, however, producing a tan with different shades. 7 days. But some customers have claimed longer results. ning booth poses several risks, but a new alternative has Certainly as a matter of health, Medved attested to the Jagodinski's tan stuck for slightly longer than one week. made getting bronzed markedly safer. spraying's prominence over her original beds. However, A typical concession to the airbrush process is standing The process is sunless spray tanning, and one of the she doesn't necessarily recommend one over the other to in front of the technician with very little on. Most opt to only salons in the Valparaiso area to offer the innovative her clientele. go topless to avoid lines. technique is Color Me Bronze Tanning Salon. Located a "It's really a matter of personal preference," she said. Sophomore Colleen Cash visited Color Me Bronze short drive from campus on Calumet Avenue, customers There are definitely diehard people who are going to tan before an informal date party claimed no discomfort, can get a tan, minus the harmful UV rays, in about a half no matter what people say is good or bad for you." though. hour. The process is performed by airbrushing an FDA- "I didn't think it was awkward or anything," she said. Sophomore Lizzie Jagodinski visited Color Me Bronze approved sugar-cane base called dihydroxyacetone onto "It was very professional." prior to her February performance in the university Dance The option of wearing underwear is given, and garments Ensemble. worn during the process can be machine-washed to "In general I liked the place a lot. The lady there was If You Go: remove bronzer. very reassuring and very knowledgeable," she said. Beyond the airbrush method offered at Color Me Spray-on tanning available: Jagodinski admitted the tan was a drastic change. Bronze, machine instant tanning has also become recent­ "It turned out well, although for the first day I felt a Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., ly popular, although Medved attested to the better end little ridiculous," she said. Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., result produced from airbrushing by a technician. The salon began with only typical indoor tanning beds. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., "I control [the process]. I can see where the color is But owner Angela Medved looked into getting the new Sunday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. going," she said. Medved and her assistant perform the technique for her business to accommodate those whose spray sessions. skin simply can't produce color from regular beds. A full body sunless spray tan at Color Me Bronze is $20. The airbrush sprayer, of which there is one in the salon, 1305 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso Other less expensive options for spraying isolated sec­ debuted in August 2004. Medved noted demand for the tions of the body can also be purchased. TRIES IT Electronic Accessories Aisle Torch writers try ou \p eye caWly to we how well the products actually worked and if they are worth your money Erin Dalpini TORCH WRITER

co Photosavers are these little plastic photocovers in which you can laminate your pictures. They are great to use on loose photos you tack up on your wall, bulletin board or fridge. They really "save photos" by keeping the edges from curling and keeping you from getting greasy fingerprints on your pictures. All you have to do is center your photo facedown on the non- O sticky side of the saver, remove the adhesive cover off the sticky side, and smooth it over the back of your picture. There £CO were a couple bubbles and wrinkles in the lamination, but they were easy to smooth off. If you center your picture wrong the o first time, you can peel the sticky part off and try again for up to 24 hours. After that, your picture is forever laminated. This is probably not for photos you want to keep in a photobook, but just photos you want to keep out. I tried these on some of a. my pictures and loved it.

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Kim Harwell age since long before that perky Swiss elegant and impressive mouthfeel that lets especially for drinking chocolate, but DALLAS MORNING NEWS Miss started showing up on your grocer's your taste buds know that something spe­ we've found our regular espresso cups shelves. Ancient Mayans were brewing up cial is going on. Whether you're biting into work just fine. WHAT IT IS the sweet stuff well over a thousand years a hand-crafted artisan truffle or sipping a Chocoholics on the go can opt for First of all, here's what drinking ago; it's said that it was the drink of choice demitasse of quality drinking chocolate, Starbucks' new Chantico, a rich, intensely chocolate is not: hot cocoa. Forget the for their gods. More recently, as in the 17th there's no denying that unmatched feeling flavored drinking chocolate that has been mini-marshmallows and clumps of undis­ and 18th centuries, European nobility of epicurean extravagance. likened to "drinking a melted truffle," solved powder, this is all about the sensu­ embraced the smooth, satisfying pick-me- My favorite way to indulge is with according to Michelle Gass, Starbucks' al, silken properties of the world's finest up, and now drinking chocolate is finally England's Charbonnel et Walker, the senior vice president of category manage­ dark chocolate. Each small serving is a starting to become known in the States, in drinking chocolate produced by the ment. Named for the Aztec goddess of the decadent cup of liquid luxury, rich and no small part because of the recent launch Queen's chocolatier from 51 percent cocoa hearth, Chantico is steamed on-premise indulgent with a balance of sweet and bit­ of Starbucks' Chantico drinking chocolate. solids. To prepare a cup, simply whisk two with cocoa butter and whole milk and is ter properties. or three teaspoons of the chocolate flakes being marketed as a "drinkable dessert." WHY WE LIKE IT: with an equal amount of boiling water. That's something to keep in mind, since a WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT: Much like caviar, foie gras and fine Purists can purchase specialized pots and 6-ounce cup contains a whopping 390 Chocolate has been a favorite bever­ champagne, the best chocolate boasts an cups from France and Hungary designed calories and 21 grams of fat.

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EASTER TRIVIA QUIZ How To: Holly Vanderwal br Easter Eggs Erin Dalpini TORCH WRITERS

Aside from using only vinegar and food coloring, there are many ways 1. Easter was originally a festival. to color Easter eggs. You can use a variety of things from crayons to non-toxic finger paint. Both can also be used on pre-dyed eggs. Many a. Non-existent b. Pagan stores also sell dye kits, which have step-by-step instructions on how c. Hebrew to use each. The kits range from tie-dyeing eggs to using different materials to leave prints on the eggs. No matter which method you 2. When is Easter celebrated? decide on, coloring eggs is quick, simple and fun for everyone. a. Every March 27 b .The first Sunday that occurs after the vernal equinox c. The last Sunday of March

3. The goddess was worshipped by the Anglo- 1 Hard-boil about a dozen eggs. Saxons through her earthly symbol,

a. Eastre, the rabbit Decide how many colors you would like to b. Easter, the chick use, and fill that number of coffee mugs 2/3 c. Eostre, the flower

with hot, not boiling, water. 4. The egg is a symbol of

Combine 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of food col­ a. Chickens b. Rebirth oring with 2 tsp. vinegar in a cup c. Food that is deep enough for the eggs. 3 5. Old Easter eggs used to be decorated by:

a. Writing on them b. Smashing them c. Wrapping them in a gold leaf or boiling with Gently place the eggs into the flowers 4 cups. 6. The traditional act of painting eggs is called a. Tie-die-o-rama b. Sapyanka Use a soup spoon and gently place the c. Pysanka eggs into the cup, leave them for 7. Easter is the second top-selling confectionary holiday about one minute to allow color to set behind only . (the longer they stay in, the darker the a. Halloween color). b. Valentine's Day c. Christmas

Carefully remove the eggs from the dye, pat 8 . 76 percent of people eat the on chocolate bun dry with a paper towel and place in a holder. nies first. a. Feet b. Ears c. Neck

9. Each day, million marshmallow chicks and bun- nies are produced in preparation for Easter.

a. Three b. Four c. Five

10. Kids' favorite jelly beans are what color?

a. Red b. Green c. Orange

11. What celebration kicks off the Lenten season?

a. Groundhog Day b. Mardi Gras c. Vernal equinox

12. Easter is:

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Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch Phil Valasquez/Chicago Tribune Carlos Zambrano (left) will anchor a Cubs' rotation expected to lead the team back to the postseason. The Sox will attempt to offset the loss of Valentin and Lee's (above) 61 home runs from 2004. One man to beat: Spring brings civil behavior to Chicago Despite a notoriously heated existence, a Cubs fan and a White Sox fan stop to tout their cross-town rivals Ken LaVicka with the Dodgers and Rockies, Burnitz Andrew Stem better than seventh in any major pitching cat­ TORCH WRITER looks to regain the form that made him TORCH WRITER egory). Orlando Hernandez, who limited so successful as a member of the right-handed hitters to a .194 batting average It's not often that a baseball team Brewers for six seasons ('96-'01). The old cliche says, "If it ain't broke, last year, signed as a free agent. The Sox also trades away a superstar who put the There are very few questions don't fix it." For the Chicago White Sox, it strengthened their bullpen by signing Dustin organization back on the map (Sammy around the Cubs' infield, an infield that has been broken since the American League Hermanson and acquiring Luis Vizcaino from Sosa), misses out on all of the big free oozes with talent. With Aramis Central Division championship in 2000. After Milwaukee. agent signings of the season despite Ramirez at third, Boston castoff Nomar three straight seasons without a trip to the The rotation of Mark Buehrle, who has having one of the Major League's Garciaparra at shortstop, fellow former playoffs, the Sox made plenty of changes that won at least 14 games in each of the last four largest payrolls (Carlos Beltran, Pedro Beantowner Todd Walker at second have put them in a position to return there. seasons, Garcia, Contreras, Hernandez and Martinez, Carlos Delgado), endures and Derrek Lee at first, the only major The long ball offense has been replaced by Jon Garland should easily top last season's more drama in one season than a month concern is if Garciaparra can stay small ball. Big boppers Magglio Ordonez, staff. Garcia proved his worth going 9-4 for full of "ER" episodes (anything Dusty healthy and contribute for an entire Carlos Lee and Jose Valentin are all gone, the Sox over the final two months of the sea­ Baker related) and is still considered a season. replaced by the likes of Scott Podsednik (who son. Contreras has been a disappointment, but major contender to win a pennant. Finally, the much-heralded Cubs led the National League with 70 steals in he showed signs of life in the final weeks and That is the situation that the pitching staff will once again be thrust 2004) and Jermaine Dye. he should benefit from being away from the Chicago Cubs find themselves in com­ into the forefront of the Cubs' success. Add these newcomers to a line-up that media frenzy in New York. ing into the 2005 baseball season. After While major red flags have already includes Willie Harris and Juan Uribe, and the The additions of Hermanson and Vizcaino a season full of disappointments, the been raised with worrisome spring Sox will move runners any way necessary. will bolster a bullpen that features closer biggest being a final week collapse that training injuries to aces Kerry Wood No longer will they depend upon a three-run Shingo Takatsu. Takatsu saved 19 games in cost the Cubs the N.L. Wild Card, the and Mark Prior, Chicago still has a ton homer to win the game, but they will be able his first season in the U.S. and finished sec­ suddenly new-look Cubs, despite ques­ of talent behind them with perhaps the to manufacture runs like never before. ond in AL Rookie of the Year voting. tion marks, are still a favorite to take most improved pitcher in the National Manager Ozzie Guillen wanted to have this After the changes, the makeup of the Sox home a league title. League last season, Carlos Zambrano, kind of offense a season ago, but he didn't is similar to the Marlins team that won the In the outfield, the Cubs took a and the incomparable and legendary have the players to do it. This year he does World Series title in 2003. That team had out­ major hit, with the North Sider's failing Greg Maddux to complement have those players, and that can only mean standing pitching, a lot of speed and very to resign perceived clubhouse cancer Zambrano. good things for the South Siders. timely hitting. That team may not have hit lots Moises Alou in left field and trading While the staff is certainly deplet­ The lineup will still have some power, with of home runs, but they could put the ball in •*- away their future first ballot Hall of ed with the loss of Wood and Prior, Paul Konerko, Frank Thomas and Aaron play - like this year's Sox team. Fame right fielder Sammy Sosa, anoth­ expect Glendon Rusch to step in and Rowand. Rowand, who hit .310 last season, And finally, the AL Central seems ripe for er perceived clubhouse cancer. perform well once again in an emer­ played as well as anyone in baseball the last the taking. The Twins experienced some key This season, the Cubs outfield will gency role, just as he did in the same two months of the season, and if he can hit losses, the Indians and Tigers are likely still a feature veteran Todd Hollandsworth in situation last season. Once the pitching that well again with all the speed in front of year away from competing for the title and the left, Corey Patterson in center and new staff becomes healthy again, they will him, he should drive in well over 100 runs. Royals... well they're still the Royals. Cub Jeremy Burnitz in right. While the once again become one of the top three After trading for Freddy Garcia and Jose As much as it pains my Cubbie-loving names don't immediately jump at you, pitching staffs in all of baseball. Contreras in July, the Sox continued to heart to say, watch for the South Siders to make no mistake - this is an outfield While the bullpen is still shaky, address their pitching woes (they ranked no have a lot of success this season. that can deliver at the plate. especially with the inconsistent LaTroy Hollandsworth was quietly having Hawkins spearheading the bullpen and Week in VU Sports: a career year last season before taking a closer Joe Borowski injured for the foul ball to the leg in a June game first month and a half of the season, the Baseball (12 & 2:45 p.m.) against the White Sox, an injury that Cubs luck out with at least three ended his season. Patterson has contin­ starters that can go deep into ball- Men's tennis (3 p.m.) ued to show signs that he can become a games. Softball (4 & 6 p.m.) consistent .300 hitter with 30-homer If healthy, the 2005 version of the potential for the Cubs. In addition to Chicago Cubs, while much different Softball (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.) that, the 24-year-old possesses blazing from previous seasons, have all of the Baseball (12 p.m.) speed and plays nearly Gold Glove cal­ weapons, offensively and defensively, iber defense. to grind their way into a deep playoff Women's tennis (1 p.m.) The major wild card in the Cubs' run. With a little luck, they very well outfield is Burnitz. After several frus­ could deliver a championship to one of Baseball (3 p.m.) trating and below average seasons with professional sports' hungriest fan Women's tennis (3 p.m.) the New York Mets, and short stints bases. SPORTS - THE TORCH March 24, 2005 Crusaders boot one away against Northern Illinois Bats come up big, but VU commits seven errors in 12-8 loss to Huskies to fall to 4-7 on spring Laura Medina added three runs in the sixth home. Perri scored after hitting a On the mound, senior right- Rzepka. "As an outcome, we TORCH WRITER frame after NIU scored in the triple earlier in the frame. handed hurler Eric Brauer took gave up five runs in just one fifth. Sophomore catcher Josh The Crusaders then built on the win, pitching five innings, inning. When you spot a team a Sometimes, big bats cannot Piazza's two-run double and their lead in the top of the fourth allowing five hits and striking out five-run rally, it is hard to come cancel out big mistakes, and the Rupno's RBI single allowed the inning on an RBI single by soph­ three. Senior right-hander Adam back sometimes." Valparaiso University baseball scores. omore infielder Colin Reynolds. Knobel recorded a save after IPFW then added four more team learned that the hard way The damage was clearly Rzepka then grounded out, but pitching the final two innings. in the sixth inning to secure the during a 12-8 loss to Northern done as NIU racked up runs in that was good enough to send He allowed one hit and struck out win. Illinois University on Tuesday the sixth and eight innings to add Reynolds home. three. "The first game we just did­ afternoon. to their lead. VU crossed the The Mastodons (9-6) After a sluggish first game, n't play well as a team," said While junior infielder Jon plate in the top of the final the team felt that they responded Augustine. "We gave the game Rupno finished with four RBIs, inning, but it was not enough. "NIU is always better in the second game. away with errors on defense. We including a three-run home run - "They play in a pretty com­ "The second game we were just not on top of our his first as a Crusader - it was not petitive baseball conference, so tough. We faced stepped it up," said sophomore game." enough to remedy the seven you know they are going to have them last year in catcher Matt Augustine. "Brauer Yergin started on the mound errors the brown and gold com­ an all-around good ball club," Gary so we know came in and got the job done in for VU, pitching four innings and mitted in the outing. said Augustine. the first five innings. He threw allowing six hits, a walk, and "NIU is always tough," said Right-handers Jordan what to expect: a lot strikes and got ahead. Knobel striking out two. Right-handed sophomore pitcher Harvey Smolar and Dallas Cawiezell of contact from came in to shut the door and get sophomore Elliot Gibbs relieved Yergin. "We faced them last year shared the pitching duties in the their hitters." the win." Yergin in the fifth and suffered in Gary so we know to expect: a first five innings. Smolar, a jun­ While the second game through control problems, pitch­ lot of contact from their hitters." ior, took the loss after allowing brought victory for VU in the ing an inning and a third and Several Huskies made a three earned runs. Harvey Yergin series split, it was the Crusaders walking five while striking out statement at the plate, as the team Prior to the loss to the committing six errors in the first one. VU BASEBALL PLAYER accumulated 10 hits in the game. Huskies, the Crusaders split a game that added to the 10-5 "First game was tough - we After scoring two runs in the pair of games against Indiana answered with two runs of their defeat. made too many mistakes," said first, they added four more in the University-Purdue University- own in the bottom of the inning. VU held a 2-1 lead in the Yergin. "It was dominated by second inning, including a three- Fort Wayne, winning the night­ Junior catcher Brent Doty tripled third inning. Rzepka's sacrifice weak points, although we did run home run from senior infield­ cap 8-2 after dropping the first to send home junior infielder fly in the first inning and swing the bat well. It was nice to er Greg Larsen to build their lead. game 10-5 in their trip to Tyler Fowler and senior infielder Arensdorff's home run in the see Arensdorff get his first home NIU (4-12) tallied two more Indianapolis. Ryan Steinbach to narrow the VU third helped to put the Crusaders run for the season." runs before VU (4-8) answered "We moved some players lead. up early. Arensdorff went 6-for-10 in with a four-run fourth to cut the around and tried a whole new After adding one run in the For the Mastodons, a five- the series with two RBIs. lead in half. Sophomore infielder approach," said sophomore out­ fifth, the Crusaders' bats explod­ run fourth inning pushed them Wednesday's game against Mike Arensdorff crossed home fielder Brian Rzepka, who went ed in the seventh inning with four ahead. But the Crusaders were Purdue was cancelled due to plate after fellow sophomore, 1-4 with an RBI. "From the very runs. Perri hit a RBI-double, not down for long as a three-run unplayable field conditions, but catcher Matt Augustine, hit a sac­ first pitch of the second game, we Kutansky drove home two runs fifth cut the lead on Perri's RBI the team will return to action at rifice fly to right field. Rupno took control and never let up." with a double, and junior infield­ single, Kutansky's sacrifice fly, Emory Bauer Field today and delivered his home run later in In the win, VU drew first er Jon Rupno hit a sacrifice fly to and Augustine's RBI groundout. tomorrow against South Dakota the inning. blood after Arensdorff's double center field that sent Kutansky "We lost all concentration State University. Both games are The brown and gold quickly sent senior outfielder Kevin Perri scampering home. and our mental approach," said scheduled to start at noon.

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Alan Schmadtke THE ORLANDO SENTINEL

What's left in the NCAA Tournament are the sweet­ est 16, and only half of them were seeded to get here. But for all the underdog images presented by Wisconsin-Milwaukee, North Carolina State, West Virginia and Texas Tech as regional semifinals tip off Thursday night, don't lose sight of one unassailable fact: All four No. 1 seeds still are alive. During the next four days in four regionals, Illinois, North Carolina, Duke and Washington will try to accom­ plish something that's never happened - have a Final Four with four No. 1 seeds. Illinois and Washington play Thursday night, Duke and Carolina on Friday, and it takes two more victories to get to St. Louis next week. The Illini face the lowest seed remaining, No. 12 Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in Chicago. Washington gets No. 4 Louisville in an Albuquerque Regional semifinal. "There's not many Cinderellas who can win it all or even get to the Final Four," said Tom Izzo, whose Spartans face Duke tomorrow night. "There's more pari­ ty, but if you haven't played that steady diet of tough games throughout the year, I'm not sure you can win four in a row [to get to the Final Four]." While the tournament this year has delivered on the annual promise of upsets - only eight of the top 16 seeds are still around - such shenanigans rarely carry through to the Final Four. That makes Thursday night (for Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Friday night (for NC State) a

Beck/ Malewitz/Torch high hurdle. Since the NCAA began using seeds in 1979, Freshman Mike Shideler hits a backhand during a practice last fall at the Brown tennis courts. Shideler won both his singles and dou­ only one double-digit seed has reached the Final Four bles matches against the University of Toledo, but the team fell to the Rockets by a score of 6-1 to drop to 2-9 on the spring. (No. 11 LSU in 1986). A regional final appearance is guaranteed to no one, so listen closely to the history lessons ready to be dis­ Net zero: Crusaders tripped up in Ohio pensed during the next two days: • How West Virginia Coach John Beilein created, in Men's tennis team loses matches against Dayton and Toledo his small-college days, what some coaches believe is the Amanda Batovski as well as I have been all year," said set win by a tally of 6-3, 6-2, while he most complex pattern offense in the game. TORCH WRITER Bukowski. "I have gone 4-0 in my and senior partner Ben Dunham- • Why Wisconsin-Milwaukee will line up its 1-2-1-1 last four matches since being put at Freer won in doubles 8-6. The full-court press against any team in the country, including It was not a pleasant weekend the five singles position." Rockets won the other two doubles vaunted Illinois. trip to Ohio for the Valparaiso That would be the highlight of matches, allowing them to claim the • Why Louisville Coach Rick Pitino, despite his University men's tennis team. the day for the Crusaders, however. doubles point. NBA roots and loaded starting lineup, will mix and match After coming off the previous Despite the two at the back end of the "We are close on every court and defenses and play more zone than he ever has. weekend where they picked up two roster, the brown and gold were some time we are going to pull a • How Bob Knight finds ways to squeeze points from wins in a span of three days, the defeated 5-2 by the Flyers, who took win," said Shideler. "As long as we Texas Tech's offense and win games with a mediocre brown and gold were unsuccessful in the remainder of the matches. play good I know we will be able to defensive unit. picking up a win in either of their two "The team came out with inten­ pull out a win there." • How North Carolina's Roy Williams and Oklahoma meets. sity as we always do," said Even with the two losses, the State's Eddie Sutton still search for their first national Starting in Dayton, the Bukowski. "A few points here and teams still feel like they are ready to championships. They're two of the eight coaches left in Crusaders managed to pick up wins there decided the outcome of the compete with any competitor they the Sweet 16 who have been to the Final Four during their in the fifth and sixth singles spot. meet with Dayton." may face. careers. Dave Bukowski took home one of the Next up for the Crusaders was "The teams we played were good Villanova's fans may know something others don't. two wins of the day for VU. The the University of Toledo, where VU but I believe we will be ready for As the Wildcats' second-round victory over Florida sophomore picked up a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 went down in defeat 6-1. NIU on Friday," said Shideler. wound down, they chanted "We want U-N-C!," no doubt victory, while his teammate, senior In spite of the team loss, it was a The men's tennis team, now 2-9 oblivious that the Tar Heels have won their two NCAA Shabbi Khan, took home the only good day for freshman Mike on the season, will travel to DeKalb, games by the widest average margin (27.5 points) of any other win in straight sets, by a score Shideler, who picked up an individual 111. to take on the Huskies of Northern team left in the tournament. of 6-4, 6-4. and doubles win. Shildeler won the Illinois University. Action will begin "We must have confident fans," guard Kyle Lowry "I personally have been playing fourth singles match with a straight at 3 p.m. said. VU evens record with win over Toledo Don't Forget to use Katie Nemec number-three doubles. The duo grabbed an TORCH WRITER 8-6 win, securing the doubles point. Seniors Discount Cards for 10% off! Monika Danko and Christina Scala fell at The Valparaiso University women's number one 8-3 to record the only loss. tennis team snapped a three-match losing The women's singles action didn't fare streak last Friday with a 5-2 win over as well at the start as VU dropped both Toledo. The Crusaders, who open confer­ matches at the top two spots. However, the ence play within the next two weeks, fared Crusaders managed to bounce back to take well in both doubles and singles play. away wins in the next four places. "I think everyone gave their best effort, Scala took away the 6-2,4-6, 6-0 victo­ in singles and in doubles," said sophomore ry at the third spot. Chada swept 6-3, 6-0 at Rachel Janssen. "We start our conference number-four singles and Evangelist won in matches [next weekend] and I think every­ straight sets, securing a 6-2, 6-3 win at the one is looking forward to that." number-five singles. The Crusaders won two of their three "Our last match was great because in doubles matches. Sophomores Whitney previous years we have gotten killed by Now Chada and Kate Evangelist took away an 8- Toledo, but this year they didn't have a 0 3 victory at number-two doubles. chance," said Stainslaw. "It's really good to Great, Even LateA? ***™* Junior Charmaine Stainslaw, who was see the improvement in everyone." playing in her first doubles match of the The women, who are now 3-3 on the 'major credit year, along with Janssen, a regular part of season, are scheduled to play in Normal, 111. cards the Crusaders' lineup, performed well at tomorrow at 1 p.m. against Illinois State. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005

Star-crossed list: Film icon rankings raise eyebrows *#' JQ Premiere list names the 50 Greatest Movie Stars

Tamer El-Ghobashy & Bill Hutchinson NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

A magazine's list of the 50 Greatest Movie Stars is getting more jeers than cheers from film lovers flabbergasted that Tom Cruise out­ ranks John Wayne and Marlon Brando. Premiere Magazine's editors spent two years painstakingly craft­ ing the royal roster that puts Cruise at No. 3, behind only Marilyn Monroe and list-topper Cary Grant. Another head-scratcher was Julia Roberts, who cracked the top 10 at No. 7, while four-time Oscar winner Katharine Hepburn came in No. 14. "Julia Roberts shouldn't even make the list yet," said Mark ease Groblewski, 51, a construction director from Long Island. "You have to put in a lot of work to get there." you ve Jessica Faurie, 25, of Manhattan said Cruise doesn't rank on her been living personal list of top-shelf film stars. "There are many actors who are better than him," said the med­ under a ical secretary. But Premiere senior editor Glenn Kenny said Cruise earned his rock- spot on the list, one notch above John Wayne, because he's "the Sara Male take a lesser title, the British government has biggest contemporary movie star in the last 20 years." Cruise is so big revealed that, once Prince Charles is crowned, TORCH WRITER with the magazine's editors that they put his picture on the cover of Parker-Bowles will in fact become Queen. Recent the April issue. polls show that Britons are hardly celebrating. The This week, The Buzz takes a look at the stories that Roberts, who won an Academy Award in 2000 for her portrayal nuptials will be held on April 8th in the town hall, everyone is talking about... of crusading environmentalist Erin Brockovich, earned her high spot a on the list for being Hollywood's highest-paid go-to actress. decidedly non-conventional setting for a future "Another reason why she's so appealing is because she often MINI ASHTON IN THE WORKS? King and Queen. identifies - onscreen, anyway - with the working class," reports For the past two years, pregnancy and mar­ Premiere. riage rumors have been swirling around the photo­ BOX-OFFICE NEWS Part of the reasoning for picking actors like Roberts, Cruise, Will genic couple of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. The creepy sequel, "The Ring 2," has scared Smith (No. 44), Nicole Kidman (48), Russell Crowe (49) and Brad In the last few weeks, though, at least one of those off all competition for the March 18 weekend box Pitt (50) was their "staying power." rumors is confirmed: a British newspaper is report­ office by claiming top spot, grossing an estimated "We weren't going to do this list based on a whole nostalgic trip," ing that Moore is eight weeks pregnant. When $36 million. Still under industry standards, many said Kenny. "To just do a list where you're going to ignore contem­ asked about it during his "Guess Who" press jun­ argue that other porary movie stars makes no sense." ket on March 13, Kutcher asked curious reporters, similar films recently released such as "Hide and Twenty-six of the 50 greatest are dead, including Ingrid Bergman "Why am I the last person to find out everything?" Seek" and "White Noise," may have had (5), Greta Garbo (8), James Stewart (9) and Henry Fonda (10). Hmm... not exactly a denial; maybe Ashton isn't something to do with the diminishing interest in Besides Cruise and Roberts, Paul Newman (6) is the only other punking Bruce Willis after all. this once highly anticipated sequel. Two comedies living actor to make the top 10. also hit the screens for the Easter weekend - anoth­ Al Pacino and Robert De Niro finished 37th and 38th, while A ROYAL PROMOTION er sequel, "Miss Congeniality 2," and the remake, Denzel Washington was 39th. Despite a prior statement from Prince Charles "Guess Who," starring Ashton Kutcher and Bernie "I think that if you get too hung up on rankings, you're going to that his wife-to-be, Camilla Parker-Bowles would Mac. miss the enjoyment of the list," said Kenny. Beverly Dawkins, 56, a receptionist from Queens, thought the list was spot-on. WHITE STRIPES FINISH "I love movies, especially old movies," Dawkins said. "I think it's an excellent list. You have all my favorites - but not in the right LATEST ALBUM IN TEN DAYS order." Staff Report 1. Cary Grant 26. Errol Flynn 2. Marilyn Monroe 27. Gregory Peck The White Stripes have recently completed their follow-up to 2003's critical­ 3. Tom Cruise 28. Tom Hanks ly acclaimed "Elephant." 4. John Wayne 29. Warren Beatty In less than two weeks, guitarist Jack and 5. Ingrid Bergman 30. James Dean drummer Meg White averaged one song 6. Paul Newman 31. Steve McQueen Lper day to finish the as-yet-untitled LP, 7. Julia Roberts 32. Jane Fonda the fifth in their catalogue. 8. Greta Garbo 33. Shirley Temple According to NME.com, the 9. James Stewart 34. Rita Hayworth recording of the album was done in 10. Henry Fonda 35. Harrison Ford ten days at London's Toe Rag stu­ 11. James Cagney 36. Sean Connery dios. 12. Grace Kelly 37. Al Pacino A friend of Jack White told NME.com, "They only started about 13. Humphrey Bogart 38. Robert De Niro a week and a half ago and they were 14. Katharine Hepburn 39. Denzel Washington aiming to finish the recording on Friday 15. Marlon Brando 40. Elizabeth Taylor (March 18). There's still things to do though, like mixing and 16. Jack Nicholson 41. Peter Sellers mastering. They're working at their usual pace, but to finish an album in 17. Robert Redford 42.,Gary Cooper this time is impressive nonetheless." 18. Audrey Hepburn 43. Clint Eastwood Speaking recently, Jack White predicted that, although they had a lengthy break after touring 19. Spencer Tracy 44. Will Smith "Elephant" around the world, getting the record wrapped up wouldn't be a problem. 20. Sidney Poitier 45. Jack Lemmon "I'm going home to record and it should be done pretty quick. I've done it [this way] for a long 21. Clark Gable 46. Meryl Streep time, in my attic and out of my house, making 45s for bands," said White. "When bands would come 22. Judy Garland 47. Johnny Depp to town, they'd stay at my house and we'd cut an album. "I've been doing it for as long as I've been writing, and for as long as I've had bands, I've been recording. I never knew too much about the tech­ 48. Nicole Kidman 23. Fred Astaire nical side, I just wanted to get things on tape that were soulful. And that's the same thing with [Loretta 24. Doris Day 49. Russell Crowe Lynn's "Van Lear Rose"]. It was on 8-track, and we did it in 12 days." 25. Bette Davis 50. Brad Pitt A spokesperson for the band told NME.COM that the record does not have a confirmed release date. However, it is hoped that the record will be released in time for England's Glastonbury festival. March 24, 2005 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - THE TORCH page Spring fashion trends look bright

Sara Mak example, match a funky orange shirt with Law. TORCH WRITER a turquoise accessory. While chunky and For hair trends, men usually have two gaudy jewelry were in last spring, simple options, long or short. This spring, look for It is time to store away those bulky is the trend this season for accessorizing. A the Caesar haircut (look at George fur-trimmed coats and itchy sweaters cour­ clean look can be achieved by keeping Clooney's hair for the past five years) to tesy of your dear old Grandma. everything minimal. return as the clean-cut hairstyle comple­ With April just around the corner, The reason for downsizing acces­ ments the trendy beach look that will be in temperatures are heating up with anticipa­ sories is another trend that will heat up this for men. tion of new fashion trends. Standing by is spring: funky prints. In the latest issue of Finally, for both sexes, the long-styled the fashion world, waiting to see every­ Vogue, animal prints and retro patterns are coats that were so popular this winter will one's catwalk through the spring fashion showing up on many bathing suits. Frilly disappear as short jackets and cropped season. With some instinct and personal skirts with 50's-inspired patterns are also blazers will be all the rage. style, anyone can pull off the big fashion hot, but it must be balanced with a simple Again, keeping with bright and funky trends and give those watchers something top dizzying a passerby. colors, women's jackets should be fitted to to talk about. For men, the whole look should aim hug curves while short leather jackets A big component to this spring's fash­ for simplicity. showing off broad shoulders will be a pop­ ions is color - bold and bright colors to be Crisp open-collared shirts and jeans ular must-have piece of clothing for men. exact. may be the uniform for Hollywood's Remember, fashion should be fun and If this year's Oscars were any indica­ hottest trendsetters these days, but the key adding your own style to trends is what tion, yellows and vibrant blues are in. this spring is light colors. Beiges and sharpens an eye for fashion. Actor George Clooney sports the "Caesar," Don't feel the need to dress in one color light blues revitalize the usually tired look Who knows? Perhaps you may create the haircut of choice for stylish men. The hairdo from head to toe, though. For and can turn any man into a regular Jude the next great fashion trend. is back into vogue for spring 2005. if Ring Two" fails to come full circle

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www.nng^-lhemovie.com Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) shares a frightened moment with son Aiden (David Dorfman) in "The Ring Two."

fymyfylm, Jonathan Bull Two specific CGI scenes show the poor direc­ TORCH WRITER tion and execution of the film. First, when Samara raises from a bathtub full of water late in the film, Little can be said about 2002's "The Ring," a the water falling off her spirit looks so fake one movie with an interesting 21st-century horror film can't understand why the characters are so afraid of idea, but lacking in the necessary chills and resolu­ a floating gelatin-like ghost. The other scene tflWIY JOHfif, tion needed for an effective horror flick. For those involves deer attacking Rachel and Aidan's car, who weren't scared by the first film and the few which seems like an interesting and scary idea, in who were, "The Ring Two" has come to try and theory. scare us all again. However, the CGI deer can't conjure up any However, the makers behind the series of films type of thrill with their animated huffing and puff­ fail again, and this time, they seem to be even fur­ ing. I am also not sure about the connection 1 '«MET SANDWIC ther from their intended goal. between the deer and Samara's story, as there is "The Ring Two" once again stars Naomi Watts never a substantial attempt to justify the sequence and David Dorfman as mother and son Rachel and within the film's story. i|| VALPARAISO JIMMY Naomi Watts could not have done a good job WW Em I 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY AVE. - 219.548.9911 Aidan Keller. The film is set six months after JOHNS even if she had tried, as her responsibility is the nmyrnl PORTAGE Rachel and Aidan have escaped the evil spirit of same as in the first film - ask questions about the ULLI ILIII 2547 WIUOWCREEK RD. ~ 219.764.2029 COM Samara who comes through a mysterious tape to kill its viewers as Rachel and Aidan are settling into plot and look scared when they are answered. She 2 0 0 5 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCHISE. INC. a new life in rural Washington state. does that well, but it isn't the worth the price of Soon after, Samara shows up again, but admission in any regard. Dorfman is the same through the video. She wants to possess Aidan and creepy kid from the first film, but the screenwriters get a mother with no tape being involved. and Nakata have made the mistake of giving him WWW.WORKFORSTUDENTS.COM The plotline for this film would have worked more lines and emotional depth, which, for this about 30 years ago, when it still wasn't a cliche and part, takes away Dorfman's strength of creepiness Customer Sales/Service "The Exorcist" hadn't done it better and scarier. The he had in the first film. In "The Ring Two," he becomes a funny-looking kid trying to act scared. r first film had an interesting concept involving the $13.00 B ~ tape and the results from watching it, but its sequel Dorfman isn't the only funny thing about this completely abandons any sort of original idea that film, as everyone involved was doomed from the m JL V#

when in conversation you feel like you're "I write the songs and the keyboard says Asya. "Nobody ever is like, 'we're Kimberly Bel I ware talking to old women either: there are still parts," says Asya. "Chloe fills in her own going to treat you like this because you're ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR plenty of girlish giggles, "likes," "urns" drum lines. I do all the singing but Chloe just stupid kids.' Nothing like that. We've and mile-a-minute replies characteristic of shouts in the background when we need never been booed or anything." By junior high school age, most of us any tween speech. It's almost as if the girls it." "Everyone is really nice to us," Chloe were taking our earliest babysitting job, don't know how to be anything but normal "Asya likes to play a lot of soft stuff says. "Sometimes we'll hang out with the finally aloud to stay home alone or attend­ grade-schoolers who just happen to have and since I'm a drummer, it's not very fun bands [we're opening for]. Sometimes ing our first boy-girl party. And for most some serious musical chops. for me to play soft," says Chloe. "But, I we'll hang out after sound check and then burgeoning musicians, this might be Despite their youth and existence in like a lot of the same bands as Asya: go out to eat." around the age you pick up your first the perennially critical and cynical world Aquaduct, Death Cab, Nirvana, Interpol. "Our parents don't really worry about instrument. of indie rock, Smoosh has succeeded not Green Day has that one song I really like. the [possibly negative] influences, because For the girls of Smoosh, however, as a novelty but as genuinely talented It's called like, Boulevard of Broken anything that we're going to run into is the that's all just kid's stuff. musicians. With Asya playing on the key­ Dreams? Oh, and I really like the Killers, same stuff that we're going to learn and Sisters Asya, 13 and Chloe, 11, are board before she could walk and Chloe too." deal with in the hallways at school any­ indeed exceptional—not just because drumming by .her seventh birthday, the The girls also reveal artists whom way," says Asya. Perhaps a naive assess­ they're musical wunderkinds—but girls make other rocker neophytes, like 24 they admire or aspire to be like: ment, but she considers the question again. because they have also managed to, in less year-old Connor Oberst of Bright Eyes— "I think Smashing Pumpkins have a "I guess no one really gives us advice, than three short years, put out a full-length who had been hailed by the press as "the really unique style and their songs are real­ they just treat us normally." She adds, "A album, go on tour and earn the respect of best young songwriter in indie rock" — ly different," says Asya. "Billy Corgan is lot of people think that there's this crazy other established artists. look like old geezers. By making music as just so talented." life of rock stars and in rock and roll, but Asya and Chloe (who aren't allowed good as artists two to three times their age, "Urn, I like Janet of Sleater-Kinney everyone is normal." to use their last name in interviews) spoke they have been invited to tour with or open and obviously Jason McGerr and oh — oh, The girls are very fortunate to have from their Seattle, Wash, home where they for Pearl Jam, Cat Power, Death Cab for what's his name? Oh my God, what's his come so far and not yet had to taste rejec­ live with their parents and two younger Cutie, Mates of State and Jimmy Eat name? Um, hold on." Like a typical 11 tion or failure, though it lingers in the sisters. World. year-old, Chloe puts down the phone and backs of their minds. "We didn't have school today," Chloe The girls give their credit, however, to yells for her mom. "Mooom? What's that Asya has joked that their next album explains. "It was for some teacher thing." drummer Jason McGerr of Death Cab for one guy's name, of the drummer I like?" will probably be a "sophomore slump," to Asya says the girls go to "just a regular Cutie. McGerr met the girls in a Seattle She picks up the receiver again and says, which Chloe replied, "What's that?" public school" where she is currently in music store while a teacher at the Seattle "Oh yeah, Tony Royster, Jr. He plays in The girls definitely have plans for a 7th grade, Chloe in 5th. Drum School. He spied the six year-old like, a bunch of jazz bands. He did this one second album and are also anticipating an And how does one attend a regular Chloe and her sister, offered his services as drum solo at age 13 and he's, like, amaz­ expanded lineup after they take a break. public school when one is in a nationally- a drum teacher and made sure Chloe went ing. I don't think I'll ever be as good as They girls play mostly along the West renowned musical act? home that day with a drum kit rather than him." coast, in Canada and New York, mostly in "Our classmates treat us like normal the violin she originally meant to buy. Only a child rocker could have such a the summer, though they do play local kids," says Asya. "They don't treat us dif­ "We were in the music store looking precocious taste in music, and it is some­ shows during the school year. Recording, ferent or anything because we don't brag at drum stuff with our parents and we were thing that both girls admit sets them apart they say, usually happens during the sum­ about what we do. I don't even talk about showing them the drum kits," says Chloe. from their peers. mer. my band or say that I'm in a band at "Jason says something like, if I got the "A lot of my classmates don't really "But I don't think we'll tour again school." drum set he would give me lessons." listen to that kind of music," says Asya. right away, maybe take a break and work "I think all of them [my classmates] As McGerr gave lessons, he suggest­ "They like stuff everybody knows: pop, on more songs," says Chloe. know I'm in a band," Chloe says. "Some ed that the sisters make a band; shortly 80's songs..." "Our other sister [Mya, who is 8] of them don't believe me, though." after, Smoosh was formed. Almost three "My friends don't really listen [to my might join us on our next album," Asya The fifth graders of John Hay years later the girls say that he remains kind of music] - most of them only listen says with clear enthusiasm. "That would Elementary school aside, it would be hard among their most supportive fans. to hip-hop," says Chloe. "See, in Asya's be really cool. She plays bass guitar." not to believe the girls — they've generat­ "He still calls us a lot to check and see grade everyone listens to different music, Both girls also say they would be ed a buzz in their home state, and also how we are. Like, he'll just come to our but in my grade it's only one kind of open to expanding the lineup, though they from the likes of "Spin" magazine, USA shows sometime even if he's not playing," music. Well, there is this girl in fourth would want the other musicians to be close Today, National Public Radio and the says Chloe. grade and she's always, like, wearing T- to their own age. "Today" show. They even have a semi- The girls also say that McGerr helped shirts that say 'The Cure' and 'Modest "We want to keep it music by kids," rabid fan following. When asked about expose them to alternative music, with Mouse' and stuff like that." says Asya. any crazy admirers, Asya starts giggling as their catalogue of favorites reading more "I think we like this kind of music In the future, both girls think they will says, "Yeah, they come to all the shows like the play list of a college radio deejay because it's what we've been exposed to," still be playing music, but college is also in with Smoosh t-shirts that they made and than the preferred listening of a pre-teen says Asya. "If our classmates were famil­ consideration when the time comes. crazy hats and buttons." rock group. iar with the same music, they would like it, "I want to keep playing in a band and Obviously, what isn't adorable about a "We really like the Arcade Fire, U2, too." . keep playing music," says Asya. "Maybe blonde-as-wheat, cute-as-pie combo of sis­ Pearl Jam," says Asya. "Of course Death "Exposure" is something that most different music, too. I think in the future I ters who play their own instruments and Cab for Cutie, Aquaduct, Cat Power." parents might worry about when it con­ would want to do other things; I wanna do write their own songs? The intelligence The girls say that much of their musi­ cerns their young children and the rock some solo stuff, do some softer music." and ease with which they articulate them­ cal taste influences their own style, though and roll circuit, but Asya and Chloe have "I'll keep doing this [by college]," selves set Smoosh apart from babyish Asya and Chloe admit to creative differ­ remained unfazed by its harshness. says Chloe. "I mean, as long as I'm still comments of critics. That's not to say that ences at times. "No one has ever been mean to us," having fun with it."