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Opinions: Professor com- ments on the pres- ident's State of the HE CHO Union address TFebruary 2, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 15 Students minister around Spencer trial to switch counties

By Robin Snyder County, when finding a ven- County who are involved the globe for Lighthouse Staff Writer ue for the trial scheduled to with the case. begin April 30. “In court, I don’t think it Trucker Robert Spencer's Johnson decided on seven will make any difference at trial must be moved outside possible locations for Spen- all,” Luttrull said. “We be- Grant County and the sur- cer's trial. Grant County lieve the evidence proves Mr. rounding area, Grant County prosecuting attorney James Spencer guilty. He will have Superior Court II Judge Ran- Luttrull and defense attor- his day in court in which he dall Johnson said in an order ney Joe Keith Lewis will take will be presumed innocent filed Jan. 24. turns eliminating counties of the charges and a jury Spencer’s semitrailer col- from the list. Each will have will decide.” lided with a Taylor Uni- the opportunity to cross Although Johnson filed an versity van April 26, 2006, off three locations, and the order for a venue change, he killing four Taylor students remaining county will host has not yet ruled on a motion and one employee. He was the trial. for Spencer’s attorney Joe charged in September with The final decision must be Keith Lewis to be removed five counts of reckless homi- made by Feb. 14. from the case. cide and four counts of crimi- Although the venue will According to a Jan. 12 As- nal recklessness. change, Luttrull and his sociated Press report, Lewis “Because of the tremen- office will still prosecute said he could no longer rep- dous volume and reach of the the case. resent Spencer because of a coverage, the court finds that “I knew the venue change conflict of interest: A man there is a reasonable prob- was a distinct possibility,” Lewis once represented had ability that the jury pool in Luttrull said. “I am disap- attempted to become an in- this county would be preju- pointed but understand and formant against Spencer. diced,” the order said. respect the ruling.” “The main impact if … The document specified Luttrull believes the [Lewis] … withdraws would Photo provided by Chris Kirk areas the court will attempt change in venue won’t af- be a delay in the proceed- to avoid, such as Allen Coun- fect the outcome of the case, ings,” Luttrull said. Junior Chris Kirk, sophomore Amy Hickey, senior Ashley Donnell, and juniors Dan Basinger and ty, Marion County and coun- but will be a travel incon- * Some information compiled from www. Whitney Ramsland play with children at a private orphanage in Trinidad. This group of students ties east and south of Grant venience for those in Grant chronicle-tribune.com also traveled to Tobago to minister to the people there. See more photos on page two. Taylor authorizes men's volleyball club By Chrissie Thompson a team that would be a also have sort of a unique Daniels said some team men’s height and strength to compete in tournaments. Associate Editor little more in-depth than way for students from Taylor members have practiced makes for a faster-paced Smith would then most likely intramurals.” together since last year, game than when the wom- turn over coaching responsi- Fifteen Taylor men want Daniels, who played varsi- but practices have become en play, resulting in differ- bilities to someone who could to challenge the regional as- ty men’s volleyball at South more formal as the club ent strategy and a taller net. dedicate more time than she sumption that volleyball is Pasadena High School in A bunch of us last approached authorization. Most technique, however, can in a volunteer position. mostly a girls’ sport. The Pasadena, Calif., said vol- year who'd played Between six and 14 players remains the same, and the The men’s volleyball club Community Life Committee leyball is not as popular with volleyball in the past with all levels of experience men usually give the wom- joins Taylor’s three other approved a men’s volleyball men in the Midwest as it is in ... wanted to start a attended biweekly practices en a competitive scrimmage. club sports: men’s and wom- club team yesterday, moving his home state. team that would be a during January, Smith said. “Our passing is kind of en’s lacrosse and the eques- these Taylor men one step “People here, since volley- little more in-depth Smith said she enjoys bad right now,” Daniels said. trian team. closer to their goal. ball is not a big thing, have the than intramurals. coaching the men because “Once we get that increased, Upon reaching club sta- The committee, comprised inclination to think we’re go- they want to learn and com- we’ll be able to at least tus, team members will pay of faculty and students, ing to wear stretch pants,” he ~Ryan Daniels~ pete, some of them for the hang with [the women’s for expenses, including uni- unanimously echoed the said. “I’m like, ‘Not really.’” first time on an official team], I think.” forms and tournament entry previous approval of the Brittany Smith, head co- men’s team. The club team is open to fees, although they can ap- Student Senate, allowing the ach of the varsity women’s “Not many of them have any male student who wants ply for club funding from the men to compete with other volleyball team, serves as to interact with other univer- had the opportunity to play to play, but Smith said the Student Senate. men’s club teams from the club team’s coach. The sities in a setting that has not in structured settings,” she team may need to hold try- Smith said she hoped even- around the nation. two teams scrimmage once been offered in the past by said. “It’s great to see how outs in coming years if more tually to see a women’s club “When guys play, it can a week. the university.” much they can improve students express interest. or junior varsity team at Tay- get pretty crazy,” senior Ryan “It’s a unique hybrid be- Heydlauff, a junior, said the when they have that oppor- According to Smith, Tay- lor, which would give more Daniels, the club’s president, tween the club sport and Taylor authorization allows tunity and how excited they lor may eventually have two women opportunities to play said. “A bunch of us last year between our athletic teams,” the club to enter tournam- are when they are presented teams: one for men who just competitive volleyball. who’d played volleyball in Student Senate Chairman ents and possibly host one with that opportunity.” want to practice together the past … wanted to start Mark Heydlauff said. “We at Taylor. According to Smith, the and one for men who want AEC introduces new software Students perform Peruvian opera By Jessica Martini that tutor,” Welch said. tie James, having a tutor is Contributor Students can now log into important for receiving as- the myTAYLOR portal, se- sistance and encouragement The Academic Enrich- lect the Academics tab, and when frustration mounts. ment Center has responded click on the AEC tutoring “I decided to get a tutor for to the growing number of link under “Quick Links.” Cell Biology and Life Span students and classes and the Once logged in under his or because they were classes need to link individu- her username and password, that I found to be very diffi- als to a personal tutor by the student can perform a tu- cult,” James said. “Once I had implementing new software: tor search, which brings up [my tutors] help me with my TutorTrac, produced by Red available tutors' schedules. homework, I saw my grades Rock Software. The student can immedi- go up exponentially ... I was The new program makes ately make an appointment able to ask questions when I it easier for students to avail by clicking on a time, and got stuck. ” themselves of the AEC's free both the student and the Tutoring is available to all tutoring services. tutor will receive an e-mail students and is a valuable Formerly, students were confirming the appointment. option for challenging or un- required to fill out tutor- re “It fundamentally changes familiar class subjects. quest forms. Upon receiving the way in which a student The AEC is located in the forms, the AEC would requests a tutor,” Welch said. Zondervan library and avail- contact potential tutors and “The student is more in con- able to students who need wait for one to agree to tu- trol of the process.” academic support. tor the student. According to AEC staff members re- Apart from tutoring help, Edwin Welch, coordinator of quest patience from students the center helps students at- academic support services, in this first launch of this tain learning skills, such as this process would take up to new software package. They how to manage time, study two weeks. Now, the process anticipate some glitches, but for exams and effectively Photo by Ellen Koch will be faster. are confident about the effect use textbooks. “With the new system, a it will have on students. For more information ab- Students anticipate the start of their rehearsal of La Périchole, an opera loosely based on student will search for the “It will benefit all students out tutoring, contact Edwin a Peruvian folk tale. This romantic comedy is set in 18th-century Peru and follows the course for which he or she and allow more flexibility in Welch at 85523 or Cheryl adventures of two singers, Périchole and Piquillo, who desire to make money in order to wants to meet with a tutor arranging times for meeting Ziegler at 84609. eat a meal and get married. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. and immediately book one with a tutor,” Welch said. Sunday. Tickets are $6 and are available in the Theatre Box Office. or more appointments with According to senior Ka- News News February 2, 2007 Page 2 Lighthouse teams return from overseas

India Ecuador India (far left) Senior Matt Seifert spends some time with local chil- dren in India. The Lighthouse team to India helped Youth for Christ construct a training center and led outreach programs in the lo- cal churches and schools. (Photo courtesy Matt Seif- ert.)

Ecuador (left) Junior Jason Hubbell holds Fer- nando on his back at REMAR, an or- phanage for aban- doned children in Cuenca. The team also did social work with Compassion International and participated in out- reaches with the Ethiopia Verbo Church. (Pho- to courtesy junior Connie Asher.)

Ethiopia (left) Junior Jordan Beck juggles oranges for local Ethiopian children next to Southeast Asia Crater Lake. In Ethiopia, the Lighthouse team worked with Project Mercy to teach and organize sports at the local schools. (Photo cour- tesy junior Ryan Anderson.)

Southeast Asia (right) Senior Andrew Ulas- ich, junior Benj Petroelje, junior Mike McKevitt and senior Kyle Lantz help build a wall at a community de- velopment project. In the Phillippines, the Lighthouse team participated in home- stays where they built up re- lationships and evangelized to locals. They were also involved in outreaches to Northern Ireland several of the surroundning islands. (Photo courtesy Elizabeth Davies.) Northern Ireland (far left) Sophomore Megan Trinidad & Tobago Percy plays with some local children during the vacation Bible school in Dundrum. The Lighthouse team min- istered to the children and teens in several towns in Northern Ireland. (Photo courtesy sophomore Zach Meyer.)

Trinidad and Tobago (left) Junior Michael Farn- sley and junior Rebecca Roembke perform "Lord's Army" with the rest of the Taylor Lighthouse team at a primary school in Trinidad and Tobago. The team vol- unteered at local churches and local schools, perform- ing several times a day. (Picture courtesy Rebecca Roembke.) Taylor experiences eventful J-term By David Pulliam * Taylor alumnus (1957) ees member Bob Gilkison ged illness. service, which occurred in tions before deciding each Contributor and former board of trust- died Jan. 6 after a prolon- The Taylor board granted Odle Gymnasium. team’s score. Gilkison emeritus status in Hall was a volunteer fire- The Taylor Ethics Bowl 2005. Gilkison was the chair- man and also worked at team includes the following man of Gilkison Patterson Building Control Systems, students: Investment Advisors Inc., located in Fort Wayne. He • Bliss Barber (international located in Williamsburg, Va. had joined the buildings and studies) In addition to serving on groundskeeping crew after • Tom Ganz (biology/pre- the board, Gilkison funded his graduation from Taylor. med) two faculty chairs at Tay- • Michael Goodrich (philos- lor – one in the art depart- * Taylor’s Ethics Bowl te- ophy) ment and another in polit- am, coached by professor • Nathan Griswell (comput- ical science – with his wife, James Spiegel, qualified on er science) Joan (1957). Jan. 9 for the national tourna- • Anne Marie Hardy (litera- The funeral took place in ment, which will take place ture/philosophy) Williamsburg, Va., on Jan. on Feb. 22 in Cincinnati, • Aaron Harrison (philoso- 13. Ohio. Other competing teams phy) included the University of • Matt Larson (philoso- * The Taylor community Kentucky, Valparaiso Univer- phy) also grieved the Jan. 5 loss sity and Indiana University. • Jeremy Miller (philoso- of alumnus (1977) Sid Hall, In Ethics Bowl competi- phy) a former maintenance super- tions, judges present ques- • Elise Romines (psychol- visor at Taylor, from injuries tions to the teams, who then ogy) sustained during a firefight- debate each case. The teams • Sean Row (philosophy) ing accident two days ear- have one minute to discuss • Alli Wolgemuth (interna- lier. Fire trucks and mourn- each question and seven tional studies) Photo by Timmy Huynh ers flooded the campus minutes to respond. Judges * Information compiled from www.tay- Pallbearers carry the casket of firefighter Sid Hall to an Upland fire truck after the funeral on Jan. 13 at Odle Gymnasium. Jan. 13 for Hall’s funeral then ask follow-up ques- lor.edu News eatures February 2, 2007 Page 3 F Trading spaces: Dismissal, gender issues bring Klouda to moving from on-campus to a local house Taylor from Texas

By Megan Baird brings to our home. We dining room table, and The Hayes House By Christine Allen for 13 years at a company Editor-In-Chief have an MK from Cambo- heated garage.” Staff Writer in Dallas, her husband, Bill, dia, an international stu- Best thing about living in a was forced to relocate and Every year, hundreds of dent from Malaysia and house: “[There is] more room Sheri Klouda had her has discovered steady work Taylor juniors, and some two Chicagoans, one who is to entertain, [we can] cook dream job: teaching Old Tes- is difficult to find in central sophomores, wait breath- Chinese-American. in a kitchen, and [we have] tament studies on an inten- Indiana. Klouda’s 15-year- lessly for the posting of the "I also just like how our more personal space.” sive graduate level at South- old daughter had just made off-campus housing approv- house is farther away from western Baptist Theological the cheerleading team and is al list. campus. It makes us feel as Information submitted by senior Photo by Timmy Huynh Seminary in Fort Worth, Tex- still adjusting to Eastbrook Some are hoping to though we’re more a part of Joy Resetar as. Last spring, however, High School, transitioning move into Fairlane or Bri- the neighborhood and it’s 284 W. Taylor Ave. (a block Klouda lost her job because from an urban high school of arwood; others have toured just a change of pace from The Mansion from Fairlane Apartments) she was a woman. 2,000 to a rural school with houses and chosen the one dorm life, which is nice.” Klouda is not a pastor and 400 students. they find most appealing Best thing about living in Number of bedrooms: four does not desire to be one, but, Klouda has found her Tay- (or cheapest). a house: “I like having my (including the above-garage according to Southwestern's lor colleagues to be warm For those whose housing own room, since I feel like I apartment) president Paige Patterson, and supportive. is as yet undecided – or those can get away and be by my- Number of bathrooms: four her tenure-track teaching “[They] appreciate my con- who do not know much self if I need to. I also just en- full baths (including the position gave her authority tributions in the classroom about off-campus housing joy the freedom of being able Photo by Timmy Huynh above-garage apartment) over male students that was and professionally," Klouda – The Echo has compiled a to have my own schedule." House motto: “Beware of contrary to his and the de- said. "My competence de- description of certain off- "It's also just really nice to 1023 S. Second St. (corner the spider.” nomination's beliefs. fines me rather than what campus abodes. cook my own food. I like be- of Second Street and Favorite house tradi- “I think there’s a differ- gender I am." ing able to open my house to McCabe Avenue) tion: “My favorite house ence between women teach- Klouda and her husband Crackle House others who live on campus if tradition is our Saturday ing in the academy and in the are the wing hook-ups for they want to get away.” Number of bedrooms: two pancake brunches.” church,” Klouda said. “[But] Second North English and on guys’ side, three on girls’ Most-liked aspect of house: we must keep in mind that in are looking forward to host- Information submitted by senior side “The aspect of the Hayes the evangelical world there is ing a Super Bowl party Christy Wong Number of bathrooms: two House that I like most is the a broad range of beliefs and this Sunday. on guys’ side, two on girls’ living room, especially when convictions in that area.” Despite the difficulties The Cottage side we’re all sitting there.” After being forced to pur- that have arisen during her House motto: “Girls before Best thing about living in a sue another job teaching bib- family’s transition, Klouda Photo by Timmy Huynh guys.” house: “The best thing about lical studies, Klouda found remains optimistic. Favorite house tradition: living in a house … is the herself in Upland, Ind., after “We cannot always ex- At the corner of Joyce and “Every night at 12:10 a.m., comfort and homey feeling it a friend referred her to Tay- plain God’s ways,” she said, Main Streets [senior] Amy Wong tucks brings, especially after a long lor University. “and sometimes we under- [senior] Matt Benedetto and day of classes.” Making the abrupt tran- stand what he is doing in ret- Number of bedrooms: three Photo by Timmy Huynh myself in bed.” sition from Fort Worth was rospect. In our case, I don’t Number of bathrooms: two Most-liked aspect of house: Information submitted by senior hard for her family, who had know what [he] is up to yet, full baths At the corner of First Street “I have girls right next Monica Rusu lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth and perhaps we will never House motto: “Make it to and McCabe Avenue door, and they can give area for years. After working see the whole picture.” house dinner.” me good advice on baking Favorite house tradition: Number of bedrooms: three and dressing.” “We always seem to decide Number of bathrooms: two Best thing about living in a to have a party a couple days Favorite house tradition: house: “My parents allowed before and pull it together in “Monday night house us to have open house hours a couple of hours.” dinners!” four times a week!" Most-liked aspect of house: Most-liked aspect of house: “The diversity of interests “[We like the] cozy atmo- Information submitted by senior and social circles among the sphere, fireplace, large Todd Buerstatte housemates and the two liv- ing rooms and six couches.” Best thing about living in a house: “It’s so much health- ier to live someplace where you have access to a kitchen and a table, so you can have people over for breakfast [or lunch]. Plus, your whole life isn’t crammed in close proximity to everything, like in the dorms, when your bed is five feet from your waiting homework.”

Information submitted by senior Rachael Cusack

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Photo by Timmy Huynh 236 First St. (near Upland Tire)

Number of bedrooms: three Number of bathrooms: two Favorite house tradition: “We try to have dinner to- gether at least once a week, which is always something I look forward to because, though we may see each other every day, we don’t re- ally spend time together be- cause we’re so busy. We also like to have dinners with dif- ferent ethnic foods, which we love.” Most liked aspect of house: “I love the girls I live with and just what each person

Features FEBRUARY 2, 2007 PAGE 4 'LastA&E King' is a crowning achievement BY JOSH PORTER represents the audience’s A&E EDITOR fearfully gripping journey through the movie. January is consistently an This fi lm is defi nitely not awful month for movies. for everyone, especially be- Studios release their most cause of a few scenes of bru- promising fi lms during the tal violence. Still, this isn’t holiday season, the ones they the type of ineffective, sense- believe have the best chance less violence that Americans of success at the box offi ce. were so lucky to see in mov- January gets the leftovers. ies like “Saw III” and “The For those who used to lie Hills Have Eyes.” This is the awake at night wondering type of violence that only the what Cedric the Entertainer most demented ruler could would do if he were a janitor possibly want to see, and it is (“Code Name: The Clean- important that the audience er”), or what it’s like to be sees just how terrible Amin’s tortured and killed by Sean rule was. Bean (“The Hitcher”), Janu- It’s nothing new to show ary was a restful month for the twisted side of a seem- you. For the other moviego- ingly benign character. Still, ers, it was painfully unevent- few movies have shown that ful – unless you saw “The regression more effectively Last King of Scotland.” than “The Last King of Scot- The movie is based on ac- land.” Nicholas Garrigan tual events in Uganda during takes the audience from an the 1970s. It tells the story of innocent adventure to the newly appointed dictator Idi nightmarish world of a ruth- Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com Amin (Forest Whitaker) and Forest Whitaker enters the role of Ugandan president Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland." The title refers to Amin's fascination with less madman. his brutal regime from the Scotland, leading him to dress his armies in Scottish kilts and force them to learn to play bagpipes. For those who are confi - perspective of Dr. Nicholas dent they can stomach the Garrigan (James McAvoy), a difference and maybe have ing turns to a sobering night- audience. Every aspect of a performance worthy of at- violence, and especially his Scottish physician. some fun. mare as he begins to see the the troubled dictator, from tention. However, the per- for those who may not be, After Garrigan fi nishes He apparently gets his wish despicable and fearsome his powerful charisma and formance was largely over- I highly recommend this medical school, he begins to when a random encounter man President Amin truly is. commanding presence to looked by critics, probably fi lm. If you're fully aware of feel enormous pressure from with Amin lands Garrigan By far the most notable his paranoia and brutality, because it’s easy to be over- what you’re getting into, and his stuffy and overbearing the position of the Ugandan aspect of the movie is For- is done tremendous justice shadowed by such a presence you’re seeing it for the right family to become a proper president’s offi cial physi- est Whitaker’s performance by Whitaker. It’s one of the as Whitaker’s Amin. Still, reasons, it’s a remarkable Scottish doctor. He instead cian. However, as he goes as Amin. From the moment best historical performances McAvoy handles the emo- and revealing experience. runs away to Uganda, where deeper into Amin’s world, Amin fi rst appears on screen, in years. tional layers of the character he feels he can make more of Garrigan’s adventurous out- Whitaker mesmerizes the James McAvoy also gives quite well and adequately (Movie Rating: 9.5 out of 10) Oscar rears his golden head Art show gives students BY JOSH PORTER The dazzling public display of a glimpse of God's image The Academy Award Nominees A&E EDITOR red and violet we now see can only mean one thing: The Oscars are BY MEGAN BAIRD and white, merging into Best Actor: coming. Soon, that pesky Valentine’s Day will be over, and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF what remains of the origi- Leonardo DiCaprio, "Blood Diamond" we can bask in the hype of the Academy Awards ceremony. nally photographed face. Ryan Gosling, "Half Nelson" Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The foundation of the “I chose to do [the proj- Peter O'Toole, "Venus" announced its nominees last week, I’ve grown sick and tired Christian faith revolves ect] this way because [it Will Smith, "The Pursuit of Happyness" of all my adoring fans beating their fists desperately against around each believer's reflec- shows us] blending and fad- Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland" my door, begging to hear my Oscar predictions. The grovel- tion of God’s image. This ing as God develops us and ing stops here. principle is also the back- … shows us who we are,” Best Actress: These are my picks for six of the main Academy Awards bone of Alexandra Fillmore’s Fillmore said. Penelope Cruz, "Volver" this year. If I'm wrong, I'll send each and every reader a shiny senior art show, entitled Fillmore began develop- Judi Dench, "Notes on a Scandal" new penny. Look for yours in the Wal-Mart parking lot. “Imago Dei,” translated to ing ideas for her project last Helen Mirren, "The Queen" “God’s image.” spring when she met with a Meryl Streep, "The Devil Wears Prada" Best Actor: Forest Whitaker, “The Last King of Scotland” In her 12 photographs now group of senior art majors to Kate Winslet, "Little Children" This category is a no-brainer. Everyone else in the running hanging in the Engstrom discuss her goals and visions for best actor deserves the nomination, no question. Still, Galleria, Fillmore used 12 for the show. Best Supporting Actor: Whitaker’s portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was so different people of varying In November, Fillmore Alan Arkin, "Little Miss Sunshine" captivating and multi-dimensional, it’s hard to picture any- descent – two Asians, two started actively working on Jackie Earle Haley, "Little Children" one else bringing home the award. Hispanics, two Africans, two her photos, picking the pho- Djimon Hounsou, "Blood Diamond" Caucasians, two Arabs and tographs she felt best rep- Eddie Murphy, "Dreamgirls" Best Actress: Helen Mirren, “The Queen” two people of mixed race resented her subjects. She Mark Wahlberg, "The Departed" “The Queen” is basically the most critically praised feature – portraying each person as then used writing tables and film of 2006. Every review I’ve read so far gives much of the God sees him or her. Photoshop to mold the imag- Best Supporting Actress: credit for that to its star, Helen Mirren, for her portrayal of “God’s kingdom begins es into their current form. Adriana Barraza, "Babel" Queen Elizabeth II in the weeks immediately after the death and ends with the different Fillmore said the most dif- Cate Blanchett, "Notes on a Scandal" of Princess Diana. Mirren is clearly the favorite amongst the races,” Fillmore said. “The ficult part was making the Abigail Breslin, "Little Miss Sunshine" critics, which usually spells victory. different races are here … to picture frames, a task she Jennifer Hudson, "Dreamgirls" worship him.” had never attempted before Rinko Kikuchi, "Babel" Best Supporting Actor: Djimon Hounsou, “Blood Diamond” Fillmore, a psychology and this project. I was surprised to see Hounsou’s name on this list, but after visual arts new media dou- “I thought it would be Best Director: watching “Blood Diamond” just a few days ago, I’m a fan. ble major, said the phrase more satisfying to create Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, "Babel" He’s had some great roles in some great movies (“Gladiator,” "God’s image" to her means every [aspect of the project], Martin Scorcese, "The Departed" “In America”), but never quite seems to get his due. His people are relational beings, then at the end be like, ‘Hey, Clint Eastwood, "Letters From Iwo Jima" strong performance as a South African fisherman searching tied together through their I created this,’” she said. Stephen Frears, "The Queen" for his son is the type of role the Academy tends to favor. various backgrounds. She Fillmore also chose to leave Paul Greengrass, "United 93" stressed the importance of her pieces unnamed. She said Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson, “Dreamgirls” each person being who God she felt titling the piece after Best Picture: It’s no secret the Academy loves biographical singing roles; created him or her to be. its subject was somewhat "Babel" singing adds that extra level of challenge to an acting role. “Alex considers herself shy, limiting, but she also didn’t "The Departed" Recent examples include musicals like “Chicago,” “Ray” and and I think it’s really neat for want to label each model "Letters from Iwo Jima" “Walk the Line.” “Dreamgirls” has been getting a lot of hype her to be open about this after a part of her journey "Little Miss Sunshine" lately, and Jennifer Hudson’s performance has all the critics part of her life,” senior art through life. "The Queen" talking. major Laura Bowen said. “It All are welcome to attend took a lot of courage for her a reception celebrating Best Animated Feature Film: Best Director: Martin Scorsese, “The Departed” to address this theme.” the opening of Alexandra "Cars" Martin Scorsese is one of the most well-respected direc- Each of Fillmore’s photos Fillmore’s art show from 7 "Happy Feet" tors in the last few decades, having directed “GoodFellas,” depicts a person with half of p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight in the "Monster House" “Casino” and “The Aviator.” He has been nominated for his or her face drawn in black Engstrom Galleria. seven Oscars without winning one. “The Departed” is the Writing (Adapted Screenplay): best crime thriller of 2006. If he does not get this award, I will "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America For personally carve a statue out of a brick of gold and mail it to Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" him. He deserves it. "Children of Men" "The Departed" Best Picture: “The Queen” "Little Children" “Babel” is amazing, but it seems too similar to last year’s "Notes on a Scandal" “Crash” to take Best Picture. “The Departed” will most likely win Best Director, which usually means Best Picture will go Writing (Original Screenplay): to another film. Critics have acclaimed “Letters from Iwo "Babel" Jima,” but the Academy already gave Best Picture to Clint "Letters from Iwo Jima" Eastwood’s last movie, “Million Dollar Baby.” “Little Miss "Little Miss Sunshine" Sunshine” was a great dysfunctional family road trip movie, "Pan's Labyrinth" but may be a bit too independent to take the top honor. "The Queen" That basically leaves “The Queen,” the movie with a 98 Photo by Ellen Koch percent rating from critics at www.rottentomatoes.com. I One of Fillmore's 12 photos from "Imago Dei," which depicts God's Photo courtesy of oscar.com think it’s a safe bet. image through the beauty and diversity of the human face. A&E February 2, 2007 Page 5 OHungrypini for God?onsThe spiritual discipline of submission knew it was either absolute ly the result of a misunder- Pride is disdain for all oth- ourselves: for “I,” the totality truth or blasphemy. standing. Mysticism is many ers. It is contempt for reality. of our “selves,” is more than But beyond that, Jesus things, but one thing we can It is the placement of one’s what we typically consider draws a comparison between be sure of is that mysticism trust and love in what Mer- to be ourselves. Individual- himself and the manna that concerns the mysterious. ton refers to as “unreality.” I ity according to Christen- was used to feed the Israel- Since we are incapable of will not here defend why we dom is far closer to a “we” ites. In order to gain this life, understanding the trinity, must avoid “unreality”; this than an “I,” where the “we” By Amy Watkins we must become completely By Zan Bozzo the Imago Dei, evil, suffering mankind naturally assumes. is a union of two wills: yours Columnist dependent on him, placing Columnist and a host of Christianity’s Otherwise, there would be and his. The fully human is our trust in him to provide other tenets, we are inca- no significance to the word a blending of humanity and “I am the bread of life.” for us. The only path to eter- I find no other discipline pable of separating mystery “truth.” All men implicitly divinity. We’ve all heard this claim nal life is to become one with within Christendom to be from Christianity — if we do, aim for truth and thereby de- Pride is the rejection of of Jesus' many times. To most Christ: “Whoever eats my as pivotal as submission; all we fathom a reality that is nounce fallacy. this reality. The prideful of us, it’s become so accepted flesh and drinks my blood re- other disciplines desperately unreal. As Chesterton wrote, The story of Eden is claims to be a triangle but that we barely think about its mains in me, and I in him.” cling to it. “Mysticism keeps men sane,” man’s futile reach for divin- refuses to admit it has three meaning. In fact, when I re- I wonder, as each of us It is for this reason that I by its very ability and essen- ity. It was our desire to be sides. To be a triangle is to cently wrote a paper on the goes about our busy lives, have decided to divide this tiality in the realization of like God, independently suf- have three sides. To be hu- topic of life in the Gospel of whether we truly grasp the article into two parts: the reality — the realization that ficient — there was and is man is to be divine. Such is John, I didn’t even bother to meaning of these bold words. first focusing on pride and we, as humans, are incapable no more foolish act, for it is Kierkegaard’s exclamation, give a thorough explanation Have we totally surrendered the non-submissive, the sec- of grasping everything. founded on what cannot be. “So human is his divinity!” of the title’s significance. Je- our lives to God and eaten ond on humility and the In this article, I hope to It was man’s attempt to live Pride, most essentially, is sus is life, bread is life — it’s a the bread of life, or are we submissive. make one point known: Pride on his own, a wholly human a state of spiritual anorexia. nice metaphor. End of story. still trusting in ourselves and I consider Christianity, a is the illogical belief in an il- usurpation of God’s neces- It is sustained by feeding on It wasn’t until I was twice denying the Son of God his religion founded on the self- lusion, a lie. sary divinity. itself. This is why so many confronted with this pas- rightful authority over our lessness that is Christ, to be Pride may be mankind’s The non-submissive is as people who have populated sage in John 6 that I began to lives? Are we feeding on the most fundamentally (I do not most foolish yet consistent foolish as the man who refus- the earth throughout the mil- think about it seriously. Je- bread that will allow us to attempt to avoid oversimpli- error. We have many rea- es to surface for air amongst lennia have found nothing sus’ claim was made the day live forever, or are we still fication) a religion concerned sons for our frequent ca- the waves because he wishes but unhappiness. Their ef- after thousands of people eating the bread of this world with submission. It is with pitulations, one of which is to be like fish. Man was not forts at nourishment are pre- witnessed him miraculously that can only provide us with no surprise, then, that I am the mere fact that we have meant to be self-sustainable dominantly concerned with provide them with bread unfulfilling physical life? forced to trim this concept grown very effective at de- anymore than we were meant merely half of who they are. and fish. But after hearing Jesus made no effort into an exceedingly emaci- ceiving ourselves. As Dante to breathe underwater. I hope the above has not Christ refer to himself as “the to hide the audacity of his ated state. put it, “O you proud Chris- It can be inferred from created confusion where living bread that came down claims. He hasn't given any I must also forewarn you tians, wretched souls and this that the punishment for there once was clarity. I wish from heaven,” we are told of us the option of saying that this particular topic is small / who by the dim the fall — death — while ac- only to emphasize that pride that many of Jesus’ disciples a quick prayer of salvation strikingly mystical. Some lights of your twisted minds cepted and decreed by God, is a rejection of reality — the could not accept the teaching and then living our lives for may recoil or condemn all / believe you prosper even was inherently man’s own reality that “I” cannot possi- and deserted him. ourselves. No wonder the thought stemming from this as you fall.” This actuality is doing. Man served as his bly exist without “him.” C.S. Obviously, the original crowd thought this teaching article purely on its mystical blatantly evident in the Gen- own executioner. Lewis once wrote, “You come audience thought Jesus was was hard and couldn’t ac- nature; however, I find this esis account (i.e. the serpent, Our existence implies and of a race that cannot afford to asking too much. But even cept it. rejection to be predominant- Eve and Adam). demands something beyond be proud.” today, I believe a true under- But when truly confront- standing of this controversial ed with our fallen nature New research supports Darwinian evolution message would make many and the hopelessness of a life people — including some without God, I hope we will for rational thought. In short, step out your door, I think likely to destroy ourselves, Christians — very uncom- have the strength to declare young Niwrad said, it is one you’d more immediately en- which means we’re more fortable indeed. along with Peter, “Lord, to of the areas of the brain that counter the terror.” likely to survive,” Niwrad Christ presents himself as whom shall we go? You have “essentially separates us neu- Niwrad hypothesizes that said. ”We're less likely to the only true source of spiri- the words of eternal life. We rologically from animals.” TSG’s survival of the fittest develop sophisticated ways tual and eternal life, a claim believe and know that you Whatever the fundamental tendency seems to “know” of manifesting our ever-in- of authority backed up by are the Holy One of God.” components of conscious- exactly what “survival and creasing degeneracy.” By Marc Belcastro the fact that he “came down If we believe in him, he Opinions Editor ness, they might be active in propagation requires” and Niwrad is the first to ac- from heaven.” In fact, this will indeed give us eternal these locations.” is consequently “turning us knowledge how apparently sermon was largely respon- life and raise us up at the last Selrahc Niwrad (pro- When asked why he into animals to facilitate” speculative and unscientific sible for turning the Jewish day. And that, my friends, is nounced SEL-rok noo- thought the “elegantly provi- that survival. his conclusions are, and to authorities against him: they some real food for thought. RAHD), a 25-year-old Icelan- dential” description was “fit- In the face of derision this he responds by saying, dic scientist, claims to have ting,” he said he was “only from the scientific communi- “Survival doesn’t necessarily discovered a specific genetic being quite cynical and sar- ty, Niwrad maintains his as- have to be scientific. It’s only President Bush's State sequence that supports Dar- donic.” During his elabora- sertions resolutely and with the study of it that does.” winian evolutionary theory. tion of why this was so, Ni- a poise most uncharacteristic of the Union address The young scientist, who wrad began discussing the of a 25-year-old. The above is entirely fictional. has been labeled as ”preco- familiar notion of survival of “As animals, we’re less By Steve Hoffmann imagined, especially in for- cious” by his colleagues, the fittest, a phrase coined by eign policy. The more power, says he made his discovery 19th century English philoso- If you want to talk like an the greater the need to hold at the beginning of January pher Herbert Spencer. Spen- authentic White House in- the one who exercises that at the University of Iceland, cer was an ardent endorser The Echo sider, simply say that on Jan. power accountable. which is located in the capi- of, and wrote extensively on, Taylor University 23 POTUS gave the SOTUS. The end of the republican tal, Reykjavík. Darwinian theory. Megan Baird Chrissie Thompson (The abbreviation for majority in Congress was He calls the genetic se- All of Niwrad’s col- Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor President of the United clearly a reflection of the quence he claims to have dis- leagues openly laud him for Mia Wales Lauren Hartshorn States has been around for public’s disaffection with the covered “the Trinity,” named his brilliance and creativity, News Editor Features Editor well over 100 years, when president’s Iraq policy. A free for its three-dimensional, tri- but many of them also open- telegraph operators had to and fair election is another angular arrangement. ly, as well as vehemently, Marc Belcastro Josh Porter conserve space. My guess is basic tool of accountability. Niwrad refers to himself disagree with Niwrad’s con- Opinions Editor A&E Editor that SOTUS, for “State of the There's a direct link between as a Catholic and thought clusions about TSG, as the Andrew Neel Leslie Leak Union speech,” is a recent what happened in November that the name “was fitting conclusions have a bold, re- Sports Editor Associate News Editor product of the blogosphere.) and Sen. James Webb’s blunt according to the elegantly ligious bent. Niwrad asserts Audrey English Timmy Huynh Way back when congress- words about Iraq in Janu- providential nature of the [ge- that because TSG seems to Advertising Manager Photographer men actually lived all week ary, delivering his party’s netic] sequences.” While his target the higher brain func- in the capital and socialized response to the president’s colleagues are not religiously tions responsible for rational Lauren Birtles Ellen Koch with (gasp) people from the State of the Union address. hostile, they have politely re- thought — those that may Copy Editor Photographer other party, the society dame Members of the presi- quested that Niwrad provide give rise to consciousness and Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander who put on the best dinners dent’s own party have urged a different, less suggestive therefore distinguish us from Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager was known as “the hostess him to restore his credibility title. In friendly, professional animals — TSG is acting like with the mostest.” The public with the public and his rela- compliance, he has selected a a form of divine providence. has been giving neither Con- tions with his political oppo- simpler name: “The Survival In other words, if TSG does The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent gress nor the president high nents. This is crucial if he's to Gene” (TSG). what Niwrad’s claims, it will the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- approval ratings. Perhaps a be able to lead a democracy When Niwrad began to have turned virtually every dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum flippancy like “POTUS with in facing difficult and - un explain the basic mechanics human biological system that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as the SOTUS” would better pleasant choices. The Presi- of how TSG works, he insert- into its primatial descendant a catalyst for change on our campus. reflect the light regard many dent seemed to respond. The ed a prefatory remark, stat- after approximately a billion now have for what's more tone of this year’s address ing that this genetic sequence year’s time. The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for January term, exam week and school holidays and is a member properly known as the State was markedly different than could also be regarded as Niwrad believes this to of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate of the Union address: It’s of last year’s. This time he was something of a doomsday not only be a scientific mat- Press Association. interest mainly to the Wash- more frank about the diffi- gene, though its “full-blown ter, but also a philosophical ington crowd and certainly culties in Iraq and more con- effects” would not be “com- or theological one. The prop- The Echo is printed by The Palladium-Item in Richmond, not “must-see TV.” ciliatory toward his critics. pletely observable” for an- erty of Darwinism, survival Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. Americans paid more at- Democrats in Congress other billion years. Niwrad of the fittest, which seems to tention when they had fewer aren't exempt from respon- said the reason for this is be- be the catalyst or the engine All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: TV channels and when the sibility. Their criticism must cause Darwinian evolution of TSG, is “frighteningly sen- ratio of substance-to-image not hinder bipartisan efforts operates “extremely slowly” tient,” Niwrad says, imply- The Echo was higher. Nevertheless, to find a workable strategy and “extremely meticu- ing that TSG behaves as if it 236 W. Reade Ave. Upland, IN 46989-1001 the SOTUS continues to be a in Iraq. Democratic govern- lously.” When asked how he were self-aware, or at least (765) 998-5359 potent symbol of our consti- ments can weather storms came to speak such articulate aware of its effects. [email protected] tutional form of government, that dictatorships can’t if English, he laughed and said, Niwrad has offered some © Taylor University 2006 which expects the president they're honest with people “Survival of the fittest, I sup- theological interpretations of to take the lead on policy and and engage critics. It remains pose,” and said, after he had his findings, explaining why the Congress to hold him ac- to be seen whether President stopped laughing, that his he considers TSG to be “el- Letters to the Editor countable for what he does. Bush’s actions will corre- beloved mother is American. egantly providential.” Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] During the 20th century, spond to the signals in the According to Niwrad, “As we [humans] evolve by 3 p.m. on Wednesday and be no longer than 400 presidential power, like the speech that he would become TSG works by basically tar- and advance, the more ca- words. Due to volume, not all opinion articles received nation itself, grew far be- more frank and flexible. geting higher brain functions, pable we become of fantastic can be printed. Opinions should be kept as concise as yond what the framers of Steve Hoffmann is chair of the political the neurological locations virtue and fantastic terror,” possible. The Echo reserves the right to edit submissions for length and content. the Constitution could have science department. theorized to be responsible he said, ”and if you were to Opinions February 2, 2007 Page 6 Sports Ending the Taylor keeps cruising history of heartbreak Lady Trojans win third straight, defeat Huntington 67-52 By Andrew Neel later? We’re trying to watch Sports Editor CSI: Mars.” Oh, those will be the days. By Amy Watkins Dawes said. “We talked My earliest memory of But, to get to that point — for Contributor about it at halftime and were watching an NFL game dates the victory over New Eng- able to fix a lot of those mis- back to Jan. 14, 1996, when land to be truly memorable The Taylor women's bas- takes.” the Colts lost to the Steelers — Indianapolis has to finish ketball team scored a major The second half stayed in the AFC title game. the job against Chicago. win Wednesday over tough close initially. Despite a It was a heartbreaking end Without a win over the conference rival Huntington. full-court press by the Tro- to a Cinderella-like play- Bears, the game against the The emphatic 67-52 home jans, the Foresters were able off run for the Colts, who Patriots will serve as nothing victory gave the Lady Tro- to keep the game within a had their Super Bowl hopes more than a painful reminder jans a 2-0 record this season few points. Several Taylor crushed when quarterback of a Super Bowl loss. That’s against their Mid-Central players came off the bench Jim Harbaugh’s desperate why I can’t understand who Conference rivals. to provide valuable minutes “Hail Mary” pass attempt in their right mind would Taylor (18-8, 8-4 MCC) and maintain the lead. was dropped by Indianapolis buy an “AFC Champions” started out the game with a Krause saw the team's receiver Aaron Bailey in the T-shirt or hat. Because if, by strong zone defense that was depth as the most important end zone as time expired. some slight chance, India- able to force numerous Hun- factor in Taylor’s victory. I didn’t fully comprehend napolis does not defeat Chi- tington turnovers and hold “One of the big things that what had happened, but cago, every time I see an AFC the Foresters (13-9, 5-7) to has been helping us is that I knew it meant the Colts Champions hat or shirt, it’s mostly outside shots. we’ve been getting some wouldn’t be in the Super going to be like getting beat The Trojans took advan- points from the bench,” Bowl, which wasn’t good. up by Clay Aiken: painful tage of several fast breaks Krause said. “Madden is our Ten years later, I eagerly and embarrassing. and strong inside play from leading scorer and she will watched another epic game So why do I think the Colts junior center Katie Madden, kick it back out to the guards featuring the Colts, and this are going to win the Super who finished with 23 points if she has to. They compli- time the result was some- Bowl? Well, besides the obvi- and nine rebounds. ment each other in terms of thing which I am proud to ous factors of better coaching “We came out aggressive- point production.” remember. The Colts’ thrill- and more-experienced play- ly on defense,” senior guard At the end of the game, ing 38-34 victory over New ers, it’s because Colts fans Jenny Dawes said. “We were Taylor drew on the strength England in the 2006 AFC need it more than Bears fans. hustling, and that’s a big part of its continued defensive championship game will go Current Chicago fans may of it – going after the ball.” pressure and offensive pro- down in history as one of the be sick of hearing about the Still, Taylor’s offense was duction both from the perim- greatest playoff games ever, 1985 team, but Colts fans largely held in check during eter and down low. in any sport. It was a game don’t have any team to look the first half, and the Lady Senior forward Allison I’m sure I’ll never forget, the back on with pride. In fact, Trojans held only a 32-27 Easterhaus, who finished kind of game I may end up Indiana sports fans in gen- lead at halftime. with 12 points, contributed describing to my grandchil- eral haven’t had a team win Coach Tena Krause attrib- a series of 3-point baskets, dren over and over again 50 a championship in a major uted the halftime score to the which helped open up op- years from now. sport since Bob Knight’s lack of sharpness on offense. portunities for post players “Did I ever tell you kids Hoosiers in the late 1980s.

“We came out flat and Madden and freshman cen- Photo by Timmy Huynh about the time the Colts beat On Sunday night, India- stood around a lot in the ter Alison Sweeney. Junior forward Katie Madden fights for the ball against two the Patriots back in … when napolis fans will join Peyton first half,” Krause said. “We Madden saw the offensive defenders in Wednesday's game. Taylor beat Huntington 67-52. was it?” Manning in exorcising their weren’t moving well away success as a total team effort. “Yes, Grandpa, you have. demons as the Colts cruise to from the ball. Huntington “You have to give credit to idly in fourth place in the The Lady Trojans host St. Can you tell us about it again a 30-17 win over the Bears. took us out of our rhythm the guards for getting passes MCC, behind St. Francis, Francis at 1 p.m. Saturday in early on.” down there,” Madden said. Bethel and undefeated Indi- a game that will have post- Dawes agreed with her “If I got double-teamed, I ana Wesleyan, all of whom season implications. A Lady coach’s assessment. was able to pass it back out. are ranked in the top four Trojans win will bring Taylor 2006 is the “We had a few defensive It was good teamwork.” teams in the latest NAIA Di- within a game of St. Francis breakdowns in the first half,” The win keeps Taylor sol- vision II poll. in the MCC standings. new 1985

By Trevor Kight Brian Urlacher tries to invent Trojans get back on track Super Bowl Contributor dance moves while Bernard talk on campus Berrian fake-plays the drums The Chicago Bears — a to some horrendous Fort Mi- By Anna Daniels performances in the 4,000- “I believe we have a stron- " Be a loyal fan and don’t give team that has won 15 games nor “Remember the Name” Staff writer meter distance medley relay. ger team and more focus this up on [your team] if they so far this year, a team that remix. The unfortunate thing The women’s relay team year,” Dunbar said. lose; this [game] is for both has one of the best defensive is, I can completely see that February marks both the finished the race in 13 - min According to York, the loss Colts and Bears fans. Predic- units in the league, and a happening. beginning of Taylor’s spring utes, 4 seconds. According to of last year’s seniors means team that put up 39 points in For the last two weeks, tion: Colts win 34-14." semester and the official start team sources, the Lady Tro- the women’s team has to be- NFC title game — are being we’ve heard about the Colts’ of the men’s and women’s jans need to drop four sec- come more united. ~ Soph. Nathan Shepple told they have no shot. high-powered offense. Many track season. Both teams onds from that time to pro- “[We have] very talented "The Bears will go to their Nationwide polls, col- people, however, forget both look to improve on their visionally qualify for NAIA incoming freshmen as well potent running game, Rex umns, blogs, rankings, break- Chicago and Indy aver- third place finishes at last indoor nationals. as extremely hard-working Grossman will step up (yes, downs and even Vegas (the aged 26.7 points-per-game year’s Mid-Central Confer- A strong individual show- upper-classmen,” York said. I said it) and Robbie Gould Bears are 7-point underdogs) this season. Also, Indy was ence Championships. ing was turned in by senior Head coach Ted Bowers will win the game with a field say it’s clearly the year of the the worst team by far in the “I hope to see us take the Lamont Laing, who qualified said for the teams to compete goal, 31-28." Colt. Now I don’t usually league against the run this conference title this year, and for the finals at the classic in at their best, they must place stand up for Bears fans, but I year, allowing 5.3 yards per ~Junior Nate Baggett from seeing the overall work the 55-meter dash. importance on the teams’ really believe that on Sunday carry and nearly 175 yards ethic so far, I think it is a pos- Senior Randy Dunbar practices during the week " I think that the Colts de- night America will have to per game. One of the Colts’ sibility,” senior All-American agreed with York’s positive and prepare new freshman fense is going to show up just endure Jim Nantz’s disturb- most glaring weaknesses Lolly York said. assessment of the start of the for competing at the colle- like in the Patriots game, and ing ear-to-ear grin as NFL during the season, their kick- The teams began their season and said the men’s giate level. the Colts offense will really commissioner Roger Goodell off/punt return coverage, is seasons last weekend at the team hopes to win the con- The teams’ next meet is the show what it can do. " hands Virginia Halas McCas- catching up with them. Findlay Classic with five in- ference title again after win- Taylor Invitational at 10 a.m. ~Soph. Melissa Olsen key (she apparently owns the Indianapolis was the sec- dividual finishes and solid ning in 2005. on Saturday. Bears) the Lombardi Trophy. ond worst team in football And thank heaven for that; this year in return cover- Trojans Sports psychologically, it’s clear the age, narrowly edging out Chicago diehards need this the 2-14 Oakland Raiders. Taylor has winter woes (Home games in bold) one. We still see them walk- Meanwhile, critics’ biggest Men's ing around wearing “Ditka problem with the Bears is Trojans go 3-5 in January, fall to Huntington 66-48 is God” T-shirts, we still hear some repetitive variation Basketball innumerable references to the of “Grossman lacks tal- By Andrew Neel top-tier teams in the MCC, Although they are young, (13-13, 5-7) way it was back in 1985, and ent/is inexperienced/smiles Sports Editor coach Paul Patterson has the Trojans are an undeniably W, 45-32 Marian we all still have to sit there weird,” but all the kid has done his best to guide the talented team. Taylor’s of- L, 66-48 Huntington while they gleefully watch managed to do is lead his The Mid-Central Confer- young Trojans (13-3, 5-7) to fense is led by leading-scorer Upcoming games: "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on team to 15 victories (includ- ence was not kind to Taylor a winning season. Four con- sophomore Daniel Cox, who YouTube, living in the past. ing two in overtime), while Saturday men’s basketball team dur- ference games remain for the averages close to 15 points If you’re someone who putting up numbers that are at St. Francis 3 p.m. ing the month of January. Trojans before the MCC play- per game. enjoys watching grown men eerily similar to quarterback Playing in one of the top con- Like most Patterson- Women's awkwardly dance while they Jim McMahon’s 1985 totals. ferences in the country, the coached teams, the Trojans lip-sync to annoying 1980s Also, consider the fact Trojans went 3-5 last month, Like most Patter- are solid defensively and Basketball beats, then you’ll love this that Peyton’s favorite post- including Tuesday's 66-48 son-coached teams, rank fifth in the nation in (18-8, 8-4) year’s halftime show; Prince season target, Dallas Clark, loss at No. 8 (NAIA Division the Trojans are solid scoring defense, allowing W, 74-56 Marian will be right up your alley. will be physically out- II) Huntington. defensively and rank only 60.54 points per game. W, 67-52 Huntington Yes, it’s taken 21 years for matched by Urlacher, and Taylor's MCC competition fifth in the nation in The MCC is stacked at the Upcoming games: this team to get back into the the Bears’ secondary will be is always strong, but this top this season; still, the Tro- Super Bowl, or roughly one- in good shape with three true scoring defense. Saturday year's conference features jans have a chance to make a third the amount of time that corners running the Cover 2. three elite teams. run leading into the playoffs, St. Francis 3 p.m. has passed since the city’s So please, go ahead and take Huntington (22-4, 10-2 offs begin on Feb. 21. where they could surprise Track other beloved team, the the Colts; after all, everyone MCC) is joined in the NAIA If Taylor can get some mo- some teams with their 3- Jan 26-27, Findlay Classic Cubs, last attended a World else is. But I just can’t bring top 15 by No. 5 Indiana mentum heading into the point shooting and defense. Upcoming events: Series in 1945. myself to make that pick, no Wesleyan (22-2, 10-1) and postseason, the team could Here’s hoping February is And when the Bears do matter how much I’ll hate Saturday No. 15 St. Francis (18-8, 9-3). play the role of a sleeper in a better month for the Trojans win this year, I sincerely hope watching the ever-eloquent Despite playing against the tournament. than January was. Taylor Invitational 10 a.m. we don’t have to watch “The Devin Hester attempt to rap. Shuffle” be reincarnated as I’m taking the Bears, 30-27. Sports