S B nel acnliavnei B election Angell, MancinelliadvanceinSBP than lastyear’s primaries. online via TOWER, 300more 1006 studentscasttheirvote tions Tuesday. in studentbodypresidentelec- Mancinelli movedtothefinals News iiigshlrtellsstudentshowtolive thegoodlife Visiting scholar cussed theideas ofChristians Wednesday evening.Hedis- dents intheRecitalHall willing tohelp.” change pouches.Peoplewere ladies gladlyemptiedtheir of theirloosechange.Bag and willingtogivethemsome the Bronx,peoplewereready “When hewenttoHarlemand give himadime,”hesaid. lawyers, andnobodywould the streetswithbankersand high school. away duringhissenioryearof in New York afterrunning without food,shelterormoney story abouthisson,whowas of God’s love.Heshared a in theworldandtobestewards to beawareofwhatisgoingon life thatisfulfillingtoGod. “live thegoodlife”bylivinga sions toencouragestudents in chapelandduringnightses- Pepperdine University, spoke Faith andLearningat and directoroftheCenterfor guished professorofreligion S B TAFF Sophomore DavidBertsche teachstudents, EmilyHelvie,fifth, ColtonHelvie,first,andBrittan Suever, fifth, howtoplaydiffe TAFF Y Y N B classes tostudydifferent cul- dents putasidetheirregular tion inUpland. Diversity Days,ayearlytradi- International Night. at UplandElementary’s their passports Thursday Hughes alsospoketostu- Dr. RichardHughes,distin- Conor Angell andMatt Hughes challengedstudents Voter turnoutwashigh,as “He wasinManhattan,on The nightisapartof One weekeachyear, the stu- C Y R Parents andstudentsstamped EWS T HRISTIANNA OB A W W Upland Elementaryshows SHLEY E RITER RITER K DITOR A OLUCH S Echo S INCE Y MITH the L L UY children theworld 1915 -V O R current leadershipexperiences ed students withtheirpastand the studentunion. attended debateonMondayin body presidentduringawell- they wouldmakeasstudent for nextyearaswellchanges Sarah Kim,laidouttheirideas Mancinelli, Conor Angell and to payattention tothenews. was happening.” know anythingaboutwhat where Iwas,anddidn’t was happeningintheregion was goingon. All ofthis the mostpart,unawareofwhat Rights movement.Iwas,for early 1960sduringtheCivil going tocollegethereinthe Arkansas,” hesaid.“Iwas at HardingCollegein going onaroundtheworld. to losetouchwithwhatis lege environmentitcanbeeasy mented thatinaChristiancol- to collegestudents.Hecom- share aboutlivingthegoodlife idea oflivingforGod. again onFriday, discussingthe ting thembeforeourselves.” cerned aboutpeopleandput- out thereintheworld,con- “As Christiansweneedtobe gated communities,”hesaid. that aregoingonintheworld. ingly isolatedfromtheevents ture, wehavebecomeincreas- stated thatinour American cul- ence forGod’s kingdom.He the worldandmakingadiffer- embracing suffering, beingin and wayoflife. experiencing theirfood,games They learnaboutthecultureby country fromaroundtheworld. grade learnsaboutadifferent teacher forUpland. Holder, theglobalperspective other countries,”saidMarilyn have anawarenessof about different countriesandto tures fromaroundtheworld. The threecandidatesacquaint- He feelsparticularlycalledto “At timesit’s likewelivein Hughes spokeinchapel Hughes encouragedstudents The threecandidates,Matt “I experienceditwhenIwas “The ideaisbasicallytolearn Throughout theweek,each U OLUME N I COMMUNITY V 92, N E the Brotherhood. on and iscurrentlyaPA the CommunityLifecabinet afraid totacklenewobstacles. “get itdone”mindsetandisnot Mobilization. Henowhasa George Verwer ofOperation year spentabroadwith on campus. good life.” important partoflivingthe oppressed, thatitwasan also learnedtocareaboutthe Christian gospel,”hesaid. “I ly cametounderstandthetrue growth andenrichment. University ofIowaforspiritual credits histimeatthe the ChurchesofChrist.Hughes including adetailedhistoryof from theUniversityofIowa. torate inhistoryofChristianity Christian Universityandadoc- Christianity from Abilene degree inthehistoryof Harding College,amaster's elor's degreeinBiblefrom achieved threedegrees,abach- Rights movement.” was goingonwiththeCivil least beenawareofwhat in college,Iwouldhaveat daily newspaperwhenIwas impact,” hesaid.“IfIhada would haveasignificant news magazine,Ithinkit tion toamajornewspaperor of unawareness. way tocombatthissense the newsdailyisagood a newspaperorwatching According toHughes,reading R about theirexperiencesabroad. International night,sharing volunteered duringthe different language. the studentsexperiencea words areadaptedtohelp process. Eventhespelling rooms tohelpinthelearning Holder said. knowing they’relearning," He wrotemanyworks, “It wasatIowawhereIreal- Mancinelli sharedabouthis Over theyears,Hughes “If everyonehadasubscrip- He hasparticipatedon “They’re learningwithout Decorations adorntheclass- Over 15 Taylor students O S . 19 I T F EBRUARY Y tary kidstotaketripsoverseas this willinspiretheelemen- attending Taylor. “Ihopethat lived inBotswanabefore more DavidBertsche,who outside world,”saidsopho- will beeducatedaboutthe dances tothestudents. djimbe whileotherstaught ments likethefluteand Some studentsplayedinstru- students tobemore awareofnewsandworldevents. Dr. RichardHughesaddressesstudents duringWednesday's chapel service.Whileoncampus,Hughesencouraged debate, thecandidateswere first west Wengatz. with friendsathomeandon enjoys nurturingrelationships enjoys participating.Hetoo bord” ofactivitiesinwhichhe that Taylor offers a“smorgas- church inhighschool.Hesaid ment inathletics,musicand rent flutesthathehascollected. 25, 2005 “I hopethat[thestudents] Angell mentionedinvolve- At onepointduringthe See ‘WORLD Photo by Amy Wood page 2 drop theattendancepolicy Why professorsshould A&E: their identityisnottiedto Students needtoknowthat bandwagon witheveryoneelse. don’t needtojumponthe drag eachotherdown. We we canbuildeachotherupor accountability. Inlarge groups dent behavioronDec.3. and reflectionsregardingstu- asked tosharetheirthoughts B C dorms tothetest New showputs n l te set fthisproduction.” and allotheraspectsof editing butalsothecamerashots, my employees, Iamproudof broadcastwent reallywell. “The fe broadcast after good reactions Game gains Hall ofFame coin toss. declared thewinnerbya ber ofpoints,butSwallowwas Robin receivedthesamenum- cream. MorrisandSwallow- their partnerwithshaving incorrectly, roommatessprayed If aquestionwasanswered friendship betweenroommates. challenge, wasoneoftrustand lar challenge. all otherdormsinthisparticu- Morris Hallprevailedover dumb statelaws. The men of Shaya askedstudentsabout your Answer.” Inthisgame, first challenge. school. Wengatz Hallwonthis answering questionsaboutthe trivia wherestudentstookturns Jeopardy-like gameof Taylor called “IntheLoop.”Itwasa dorm oncampus. students representingeach challenges withavarietyof evening. Itcontainedthree Monday andaired Wednesday game show. first episodeofanewtrivia Service channel7launchedthe Mylin andBenBillmanrepre- ONTRIBUTOR Y “We needmorepersonal The firstepisodewastaped This week, Taylor Cable Sophomore roommatesIsaiah The secondwascalled“State “Gloomie Roomie,”thethird Challenge numberonewas L EANNA Opinions: Wolfy revisitsalmamater K ELTON goodbyes toUpland Pigland saysitslasts Features: questions forthecandidates. had theopportunitytoraise work,” Mancinellisaid. good placeinneedofsome and onDec.4 Taylor wasstilla place thatneededsomework said. dorm,” Angell at 7p.m. 3 p.m.or Tuesday, March1 7:15 p.m.,Sunday, Feb.27at channel 7toseeittonightat re-air threetimes. Tune into requests, thefirstepisodewill video background. in frontofthemoving in ordertoputthecontestants added over300specialeffects art departments. the communicationand experience tomajorswithin the stationandgivereal-world interestin heighten students’ this production.” and allotheraspectsof also thecamerashots,editing of myemployees,but well,” shesaid.“Iamproud directed theshow. Stephanie Sniderproducedand involved aswell,”Shayasaid. am suremorestudentswillget on theHallofFameGame,I more peopleseetheirfriends excited abouttheshow, andas top with100points. Swallow-Robin cameouton Morris had83points,and gained 51points,Sammy received 40points, Wengatz gained 22points,Olson English had51points,Gerig Bergwall receivedonepoint, were talliedforeachdorm. makes usthebestoffriends.” know abouteachother, which “It justshowedhowmuchwe cool experience,”Mylinsaid. lenge three. sented SammyMorrisinchal- “The studentsseemedreally After thefirstshow, points “The broadcastwentreally “On Dec.2 Taylor wasagood Due tohighamountsof Contributors hopeitwill In postproduction,students “I thoughtitwasareally Students inattendancealso Stephanie Snider Stephanie Photo by Alisse Goldsmith See ‘SBP’ page 2 NEWS FEBRUARY 25, 2005 PAGE 2 Intramural champs take game to dodgeball tourney BY AARON SHAPIRO team was the same team that got them registered at the dead- went on a winning streak to said. “We found out that there of them weren't from Christian CONTRIBUTOR won Taylor’s first intramural line. They paid a $60 entry fee pull them back into the cham- are official tournaments in schools so I think it was a dodgeball championship last as a team and received official pionship game, which they Chicago, so I’m thinking of good testimony.” semester, minus one player. tournament T-shirts when they barely lost. going pro, personally.” According to Middlesworth “We felt like we need- arrived at 11 a.m. From then on Sophomore Alan Morris and Despite intense competition, the squad bonded with the On Saturday eight Taylor men ed more competition than they played over a dozen from Phurst West Wengatz took senior Kevin Middlesworth the team did their best to be a teams from Anderson and Taylor could give us,” joked games in almost six straight said that 12 games in one after- good witness to the teams Indiana Wesleyan, and they second place in a Dodgeball sophomore Ryan Johnson. hours of dodgeball. tournament at Spring Arbor noon was a lot to handle, they played. cheered each other on. “Seriously though we’re The tournament began with a claiming soreness for days “I thought we did a good job “Competition was tough, but University in Michigan. just always looking for a six-game Round Robin before They competed against a afterwards. But both agreed representing Taylor. I think we kept it gangsta,” Morris good time.” moving into a playoff. The that it was worth it. other teams noticed that our said. “It was probably like the dozen teams from other Sophomore Greg Etheridge Taylor team initially dropped Midwest schools. The Taylor “Each guy had his share of sportsmanship was a little bet- sweetest weekend I’ve had pulled the team together and into the loser's bracket, but then shining moments,” Middlesworth ter,” Johnson said. “And some at Taylor.” TU student takes steps in D.C.

BY CRYSTAL POLLOCK Republican Study Committee. mer Secretary of State Dr. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR This committee serves the Henry Kissinger, and Secretary interests of the Republican of State Condoleezza Rice. Many political science Party in policy-making issues. Dunkel began the internship majors dream of working in “He cares very much about January 24 and finishes Washington D.C. the issues that Hoosiers face April 28. This semester, junior Brian each and every day. He is a “Life moves a little faster in Dunkel does. staunch conservative-outspo- D.C., but I have certainly Dunkel received an intern- ken on social, moral and fiscal missed Indiana,” he said. ship with Congressman Mike issues,” Dunkel said. Dunkel lives in the American Pence, a representative from Through Pence’s example, Studies Program’s apartment Indiana's sixth district which Dunkel said he would be hon- complex, which is eight blocks covers Muncie, Anderson and ored to become a congressman from the Capitol. the Richmond area. one day. Several other Taylor students Dunkel said he applied for an “It takes focused leadership are studying at ASP as internship with Pence because to formulate an idea that will well, and live in the same Photo by Amy Wood he “admire[d] his conservative eventually become law,” he apartment building. As a result, Candidates Matt Mancinelli, Sarah Kim and Conor Angell answer why they should be SBP Monday at the debates. leadership in Congress very said. “I have certainly learned Dunkel said they are able to much, and wanted to work that Christians must be active stay in contact with each Angell stated that he felt that a to bring information on this for him.” in this policy-making process.” other. Students involved in larger emphasis on global mis- topic to Taylor so that we can Through his internship, Dunkel said one of the best ASP can intern anywhere from SBP sions was needed. take off, raise money and send Dunkel researches issues parts about being in the Department of Justice to from page 1 “We need more of an aware- teams. This is something before Congress and responds Washington is observing first- CBS sports. ness of other cultures,” he said. Taylor can’t ignore.” to constituents. He also gives hand how Congress handles Each political science major Issues such as the LTC, current “The better informed we are Sarah Kim, who was not tours of the Capitol Building. highly debated issues such as must serve in an internship or global events, lack of inter- the more of a heart for missions selected for the final round, has According to his web site, Social Security. practicum in order to graduate. dorm community, the dance and for the world we visions and plans for getting mikepence.house.gov, Pence is In the last few weeks he sat Dunkel is a political science/ policy, their own foreseeable can develop.” involved in other ways next also the chairman of the in on hearings attended by for- history double major. weaknesses and plans if they Mancinelli spoke about the year. She is currently TSO’s don’t win the presidency were need for people to be more chief of staff. raised. They were also asked informed about AIDS victims. To help students be more how they plan to balance class “People are dying of AIDS informed on Angell and life and relationships, along and children are left orphaned Mancinelli, there will be one with the presidency. from HIV,” he said. “I met last debate on Monday, Feb. 28 While discussing the global some of them this weekend at a at 9 p.m. in the Student Union. issues Taylor students should conference. These aren’t just Final voting will take place on be further informed about, numbers but real people. I want Tuesday, March 1 via TOWER. TTAABBSS SSttuuddeenntt CCoonnffeerreennccee WORLD Piiece By Piiece:: The Busiiness of Liife from page 1 Saturday, February 28 and learn more and that the par- Saturday, February 28 ents will encourage them to do so.” 9 a..m.. - 3 p..m.. iin Rediiger Chapell “I strongly believe that edu- cation should include whole Regiistter att:: body participation in multicul- tural arts like dancing,” said onlliine..ttaylloru..edu//campus//ttabs// junior Callie Bradley. “It stirs up enthusiasm in the students for a world bigger than their FEATURING:: own. It gives a greater appreci- ation as well as awareness for RANDY BAKER, ROGER E. BEAVERSON, JAMES the different cultures of our BLUM, LELAND BOREN, J.D. COLLINS, RICHARD earth, which is integral in a true education and so valuable.” CRIST, CHRIS GOEGLEIN, PAUL GORDON, JASON The special week came to a Photo by Matt Wissman close with Thursday’s HILLIER, RICHARD PEASE,ALBERT STEVENS, ZEKE International Night. Over 500 TURNER, DAVID W. 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BY AARON SHAPIRO CONTRIBUTOR year Carl moved in with a cou- cars there when they started. ple of men in Gas City, but he Nothing But Memories "My interactions have been was forced to leave at some If you drive out on 825 South fine; I've always gotten along point. According to John and now, there's a cleared-out plot great with Carl. You know, I've Becky, Carl had quite a temper. of land that used to be called never had any problem with He then moved to Marion. He'd "Pigland." The name would be him. He'd come in sometimes, only been there for a short time a misnomer now. Four old you know he couldn't read or when he passed away from nat- pieces of farm equipment sit write, so he'd come in some- ural causes on Jan. 3. close to the road. Carl had times and ask me to sign a The End of Pigland asked John and Becky to save check or read something for As Carl began to have some some of the farm equipment for him or something like that." health problems this past year, him. The four machines they Ann Wolfe works at the Circle the county decided it was time came up with are far from K (formerly Handy Andy) to do something about the mess usable, but the best they could where Carl used to hang out. on his property. Rather than let find. Now it's all that's left of She took care of Carl's mother the county take bids to get the Carl's "investments" that had and sister when they lived on farm cleaned up, John and covered his property. Washington Street. She knew Becky stepped in and signed a Carl didn't outlast his treasure Carl for close to ten years and contract with Carl to take care by much. He was buried on always got along with him. of it. Jan. 11. He had a proper mili- Carl was a well- known figure Otherwise the expenses would tary funeral, complete with in the area. But there are some have been charged to Carl and he honor guard and a 21-gun things that many people didn't would have lost the farm if salute, according to John know about him. John and unable to pay. But Carl was not Moriarty. A good number of Becky Moriarty had been happy about his property being people were in attendance. Carl friends with Carl Miller for touched by anyone. was buried next to his wife in years. And they knew him a lit- "We thought that this way he'd Jefferson Cemetery. tle better than most. be able to keep his farm," John "You know people and their According to John, "He acted said. "Well, he got better and got opinion; people are very opin- like he was helpless and he'd Photo by Aaron Shapiro out of the hospital and saw that ionated and I don't think they have people do stuff for him, Carl “Hoggie” Miller, the former owner of Upland’s “Pigland,” now lies buried next to his wife, May, in Jefferson everything he'd ever had in his look past, you know the outside but he was not illiterate and he Cemetery. He was a well-known figure in Upland and the surrounding area for many years. life was gone and it bothered him of a person. Just because of the was not helpless." to death." way he lived, people looked The Last Years fell in. And he lived in his van, Carl may have been home- n't drink or smoke, but as good "He knew that we had cleaned down on him, and you know "Probably a lot of people did- or whatever vehicle he had," less, but he was easy enough to as anywhere when you're 79 it up, but he was just furious," people shouldn't do that," Ann n't know that about the last five Becky said. "He'd take stuff out find. His van was parked across years old and have no home to Becky said. Wolfe said. "Not everybody is years of Carl's life, he was to the farm there and dump it the street from Upland Tavern go back to. Earlier in the day It was a four month long proj- the same, we're all different. If homeless. Zoning had con- out like he always did. But we'd pretty much every night until he'd often be found at the Circle ect to clean up Pigland. It finished people were all the same it'd be demned his house. It was pretty find him sleeping in the van this past fall. It was an odd K on Main Street. in November. John thought there pretty boring." much unlivable, the roof had behind the car auction there." hangout for someone who did- For a few months this past were at least a couple hundred Rest in peace, Carl. Taylor students focus on Vayhinger no longer just helping global AIDS crisis name for Taylor’s Loop

BY KERRY PORTER semester studying in Tanzania Campaign. This national, stu- Notable collection donated to Taylor’s archives CONTRIBUTOR and Uganda. dent-based organization is "Last Spring I studied in dedicated to ending the glob- BY ELIZABETH DIFFIN own death. documents, burned down. "He was so beloved as a pres- "It marked a serious loss of a Last weekend, 35 Taylor stu- Uganda, a hot spot for AIDS," al AIDS pandemic. The group FEATURES EDITOR dents took the first step in their said Brockelsby. "I went to the pressures politicians, civil ident," Lay said. lot of documentation," said Dan fight against AIDS and traveled summit to learn more about society and corporations to Lay and Burns have had many Bowell, the director of the To most Taylor students, the unique discoveries. A number Zondervan Library. "We have to Wheaton College to partici- how I can combine my exercise address and help end the name "Vayhinger" brings pate in the Student Global science major with my passion AIDS crisis. They use advo- of the items not only have sig- been rebuilding since then." thought of the street signs post- nificance to Taylor's history, Bowell is considering differ- AIDS Summit. for the AIDS victims in Africa." cacy, direct action and the ed around the Loop, but a new They discovered that by the The weekend's featured speak- media to fight for increased but also to that of the Methodist ent possibilities for the collection in the archives aims church and the prohibition archives, especially the time you wake up tomorrow ers included Dr. W. Meredith funding for AIDS programs, to change that. morning, 8,000 AIDS victims Long, director of World Relief's access to medications for movement. These include prospective of digitizing some The Vayhinger collection was gospel tracts, personal letters, records for online use. will have died and another International Health Programs people living with AIDS and donated in December by Dr. 13,000 people will have con- and Steve Haas, vice president full debt cancellation. diplomas, sheet music, photo- "It would offer a new means John Vayhinger, the grandson graphs, poetry and sermons. and scope of access," Bowell tracted the HIV virus, nearly of World Vision. South African In addition to encouraging of former Taylor president Dr. 1,800 of whom are children. psychologist and minister Dr. students to participate in the Other items of interest include said. "We're mulling over Monroe Vayhinger. He had kept a Taylor hymn written by a some options." The goal of the Student AIDS Johan Mostert addressed many summit, TWO's World boxes of his grandfather's Summit was to educate and of the ethical issues when deal- Christian Fellowship would famous gospel singer, a petition Lay also hopes that the news papers in his attic since 1940. from students requesting that of the Vayhinger collection will empower Christian students to ing with AIDS. like to start an Acting on AIDS Dr. Bill Ringenberg, of the form a unified network of cam- The Christian band Jars of chapter at Taylor. Vayhinger stay on as president, cause the archives to continue history department, an acquain- and a letter asking that the body to grow. pus groups that engage the Clay performed a concert on "No matter what your calling tance of John , mentioned to Dr. AIDS pandemic through serv- Saturday night and also partici- is, it is crucial for Christians to of Sammy Morris be re-buried "There are probably other Bob Lay, a Christian education on the Taylor campus. alumni who have stuff in their ice, prayer, advocacy, aware- pated in some of the weekend's be informed about AIDS and professor, that John might have ness and activism. panel discussions. not be ignorant about the situa- Much of Taylor's current poli- attics," he said. some of his grandfather's cies, such as the school's posi- Although many Taylor stu- "The summit taught me that Many speakers and partici- tion at hand," said junior papers. Lay, who has an interest as Christians it is not a sugges- pants in the summit shared their Ashley Gale. tion on alcohol and dancing, dents do not have an intense in history, decided to see what can be traced back to interest in history, this tion to care for the suffering, it testimonies and personal stories "The magnitude of the crisis he could find. is a commandment," said junior about their interaction with really struck me," said Gale. "It Vayhinger. collection still holds signifi- "[John] had been carrying [the "What he preached and taught cance for them. Erica Anderson. "The responsi- AIDS victims. was shocking to learn that as collection] around for years," bility of the church is to under- "In order to stay committed to many people that died in the and lived is a significant part of "Everything that we see Lay said. "He decided that it our history," Lay said. around Taylor and in the stand the hidden face of AIDS- the issue, you need to make it recent tsunami die every month belongs at the place where the to get to know the people, not personal," said Anderson. from AIDS." At this point, Lay estimates Taylor culture is a product of paperwork was generated. It that the process of cataloging the past," Burns said. "If you the disease, and to join in with "Remembering one face and A meeting open to all stu- was a generous gift." them in their suffering." one story is more impacting dents will be held Monday, the items is about 75 percent don't have an understanding of Lay was unsure of what mate- completed. He hopes that by the past, you can't comprehend Anderson, along with room- than any statistic." Feb. 28 at 9 p.m. in the TWO rials John had, as well as how mate Kelly Brockelsby, devel- The summit was organized by office to help students learn the summer, it will be ready for the present." much there was. He collaborat- the public. Lay agreed. oped a passion for Africa after Wheaton's chapter of the how they can become involved ed with Taylor alumnus J.R. spending the 2004 spring Student Global AIDS in AIDS awareness on campus. The reception of the Vayhinger "For me, history is about get- Briggs '00, who lives near John, collection has lead to a desire to ting to know the people of the to visit him and examine build up the Taylor archives. In past," he said. "[The Vayhingers] the materials. 1960, the Wright Building, which have passed on, but their legacy After the materials returned to housed most of the university's is still there.” campus, Lay began the process of sorting through and cata- loging them. Senior Chris Burns, a history major, is doing independent study and working with Lay. "It's been a good match," Burns said. "At Taylor, you can take classes and read and hear about [history]…but it's a cool experience to see his- tory hands-on." Lay and Burns sort through shoeboxes full of envelopes, many of which haven't been touched in almost 100 years. They open the envelopes, see what's inside, and place them in topical folders for future use. "I want to make sure that every piece can be found," Lay said. According to Ringenberg, Monroe Vayhinger was presi- dent of Taylor from 1908 to 1921, giving him one of the longest tenures in Taylor's his- tory. He was also known as an evangelist in the Methodist- Holiness tradition and traveled widely to preach. His wife Culla served as pres- ident of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, which fought for the prohibition of alcohol. The W.C.T.U. even had its headquarters on Taylor's campus. Photo provided by Bob Lay After Culla's death, Monroe kept a room on campus, Senior Alan Briggs looks through some of the materials from the Vayhinger where he remained until his collection. Briggs was responsible for bringing the boxes from Colorado Springs, Co. to Upland. F e a t u r e s OPINIONS FEBRUARY 25, 2005 PAGE 4 “It is striking how much we’ve learned and yet how little we’ve changed.” Kathleen Parker

Letters to the Editor There is neither Importance of a living will t is certainly not a common being decided whether Michael Jew nor Ior lighthearted topic, but my is fit to be Terri’s legal guardian. wife, parents, and I recently sat On one hand, Michael could down and drafted our living be seen as an unfit legal guardian. BY JOE RINGENBERG wills. Being in my twenties, it He won a malpractice lawsuit COLUMNIST Greek, seemed early, if not downright against Terri’s doctor and stated bizarre, to be tackling this he planned to use the award to issue, but the case of Terri care for Terri the rest of his life. Roll call is Schiavo made the subject to After the award was granted, nor relevant to ignore. he remembered she had told slave free, In my hometown of Clearwater, him not to “keep her alive arti- for losers Fla., lies 41-year-old Terri ficially.” He stopped all med- ow let’s be clear on Schiavo. Suffering brain dam- ication and therapy. He then this from the get-go: age at age 26, Terri lost most put her cats to sleep, removed no one goes to Taylor male nor motor skills and the ability to the wedding ring from her fin- for free and easy communicate. Her husband, ger, and fathered two children liberalism. Okay, Michael Schiavo, claims that with another woman. Due to soN some people go to Taylor for Terri told him prior to her inca- this inconsistency, it seems free and easy liberalism,1 but at pacitation she would want to there are probably people more a school where you can’t drink, female, die in this situation. qualified to make a decision in dance, smoke, hook up, climb Her parents, the Schindlers, Terri’s best interest. on roofs, vote left, download claim she had no such wish. Since On the other hand, Florida music, hang out past midnight she left no written instructions, law is very clear that Michael is on weekends, start riots, or for you are her husband and parents have technically her legal guardian, cross the street without holding fought in court for over a and the Schindlers may have no hands, we don’t seem to place a decade to decide Terri’s fate. legal right to claim otherwise. whole lot of importance in Terri can breathe by herself, No matter the final outcome, making a decision with the but is fed with a tube. Doctors the situation is already a power of contrary choice. all one give differing opinions about tragedy. Late Friday afternoon, Now don’t get me wrong, I’m whether Terri can recover (and a decision is expected that will not complaining,2 but I think there’s to what degree). Courts have determine whether Michael one important area in which the in Christ Jesus. ruled against the Schindlers Schiavo can order Terri’s feed- average Taylor student needs to many times and Michael has ing tube removed for the third. be liberated from the tyrannical ordered the feeding tube Whatever side of the issue clutches of the administration. removed twice. one takes, it certainly should be What is this draconian restric- Terri once went without food universally agreeable that tion, you might ask, that out- What’s gender got to do with it? or water six days before Governor everyone past the age of 18 weighs all other infringements Jeb Bush drafted legislation to should draft a legally binding on student rights such that I My answer is a resounding, Yes! strate love, joy, peace, patience, have the tube reinstated (the living will that will remove all would dedicate an entire article In terms of identity, gender is kindness, goodness, faithful- Supreme Court later found that uncertainty in case of the to it?3 It’s high time Taylor a paradox. In the creation story, ness, gentleness, and self-con- legislation unconstitutional). unthinkable. Doing so could save stepped forth into the 21st cen- according to Genesis 1:27 and trol. Likewise, the beatitudes Widely seen as the Schindlers lifetimes of sorrow and uncer- tury and did away with manda- 5:2, humanity is singular, yet reward males as well as last legally viable attempt to tainty for your loved ones. tory attendance. subdivided into male and females for meekness, mercy, keep their daughter alive, it is By Lee Hildebrand By taking attendance and female. Even as he names bina- purity, and peace. grading down those students who ry opposites, Paul insists in his Unfortunately, popular culture decide not to show up, the pro- BY DR.BEULAH BAKER letter to the Galatians that confuses sexuality with gender; Too much self in worship fessors at Taylor are stifling the ENGLISH DEPARTMENT before Christ, “There is neither and reasons for attractions are hat should characterize came down as one of us, died development of responsibility Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, complex. However, if there Wgood worship? Whatever for us, rose again, and still seeks and autonomy in students. urious thing: when male nor female, for you are all were templates for the ideal it is, it is not a part of many of us and intercedes for us today! If it truly is important for stu- someone calls my cat one in Christ” (3:28). male and female, we would all our contemporary worship songs. Why settle for less in worship dents to go to lectures, they CMargie a “he,” I clarify Perhaps we should be dis- be falling in love with the same If we wish to ascribe proper when we can reflect on won- should be able to show some the cat is female. cussing when we perceive our- person! The ideal mate is likely worth to God instead of just ders such as this? responsibility and get to class on The same compulsion to gen- selves as clearly male or one’s complement — not a giving ourselves emotional highs, In addition, some worship their own, without being dragged der controlled my perception female, and when we are obliv- conventional stereotype. we need songs that use mean- music is so self-centered that I in by the fear of a lower grade. that my previous cat was defi- ious to these distinctions and Are we comfortable being our- ingful phrases, point to the work fail to see how it pleases God. Now I’m no psych major, but nitely male — despite his function simply as humans. selves? Can we avoid unfair of God in history, and get the focus So many songs talk about how this seems like a nasty case of inability to father offspring. I do not find myself making gender demands of both our- off of the self and onto God. we want good feelings, good negative reinforcement.4 Numerous In my Drama class this semes- decisions by asking first, what selves and others? “I praise/glorify/exalt your desires, etc. Why do we focus scientific studies have shown ter, the issue of gender often can I (should I) do as a woman? Can we talk openly about our name”? What exactly do these on this so much? that if professors really want comes up. Analyzing literary I start with myself as a collec- hopes and fears, our understandings phrases mean? God is able to Other songs make promises students to show up, they works requires us to probe tion of personality traits and and our misunderstandings? glorify himself on his own; we that we cannot keep. I am not would do better by, instead of assumptions and implications. skills which inspire me toward We should talk especially about cannot add anything. Why going to always live my life punishing truancy, offering a Responding to Caryl Churchill’s certain goals, and then I con- the origin of roles — what is exchange singing about prais- perfectly. The idea that we reward for good attendance. Top Girls, I asked students to sider what is appropriate for biological, what is cultural, ing God in place of praising Him? should want God alone is even This reward might come in the come prepared to identify the particular situation in what is personal, and how In contrast, the psalms of dubious theology. form of candy. Yes. attributes considered female or which I find myself. Something should we interpret those bibli- exhort other people to join in Isaiah 6, Philippians 2, and But let’s think about this. feminine. Some found themselves is not right or wrong based cal passages which some take praising God. Some spend time Revelations 5 all contain songs What does it say about a pro- falling back on prescriptions of solely upon my gender. as timeless dictums? praising God for his creation which are completely focused fessor who has to tempt people what they had been told a Christian Certainly, men are not born What is descriptive, and what (Psalm 104), for his ever-pres- on God. Our lives will change if we with Fruit Roll-Ups to get them woman should be. Others strug- with investment sheets or gears is prescriptive? ent help (46), for his intimate look at God instead of at ourselves. to come to class? If no one’s gled with who women are today. in their hands, while women What is a cherished value, knowledge of us (139), and for We need to choose our wor- showing up, it’s either because But all found themselves chal- come out of the womb with and what is mere resistance to his torah (119). Others point to ship music out of a desire to the lectures aren’t important or, lenged through discussion. needle and thread. We all have change — especially if one has how God has helped and will ascribe worth to God rather if they are important, too mind- So when an editor from The a range of potential — despite benefited from previous custom? help the psalmist. than because it has a catchy numbingly boring to suffer through. Echo approached me to ask my such generalizations as women You can see I provide more Closely tied to this is the tune. God is not honored by It’s high time for professors opinion on gender issues, I tending to be more verbal, intu- questions than answers. But, number of songs that do not good vibrations; worship is not to step up to the metaphorical found myself talking rapidly itive, and connected; men, that is my point. Unless we are refer to who God is specifical- about goosebumps. Too often, plate of responsibility and make from both recent events and more competitive, independ- open to discussion, we will ly. I am not saying that every we let the standards of our wor- their lectures interesting and long experience. ent, and analytic. continue to function on hidden song needs to say “Jesus” or ship music slip. We need to relevant. And also, they should I’m to address, “Is gender an Paul’s listing of the fruit of assumptions and foolish fears. “Yahweh,” but so many songs recover a true spirit of worship. give everyone Fruit Roll-Ups. issue Christians today should the spirit is not gendered. Both Gender expectations should be are of a vague spirituality that While worship entails much If you can skip a lecture and be talking more about?” male and female are to demon- neither weapons nor bait. could be sung to Allah or Shiva. more than music, our choice of still ace the test or do well on a We have a God who has done music is a part of it. paper, it means that either the great things. For example he By Michael Anderson lecture was irrelevant or the test was a joke. Or you’re really, really, ridiculously smart. Like, have The Christian role in feminism A need for reformation you ever seen that video clip of Unfortunately, our role in foundation for all of our beliefs. n an effort to convey several acter. The question is whether that squirrel trying to get the Christian feminism is quite It is difficult for us to look at Ipoints, I wrote a hyperbolic these people are a fleeting minori- turkeydog? Now that’s the kind complex. There is a part of the an -ism and actually under- letter that tried to treat particu- ty or a contagious body, spread- of smarts we’re talking about. world that seems to scream “I stand what it means or how to lar issues as a universal whole. ing the love to all its members? Mandatory attendance also am a woman, hear me roar; I relate it to our lives because Unfortunately the end result of Pt. 4: Yes, certain songs should be stifles the autonomy of students. can do what I want and have there are so many sides and so said letter came out as both banned. (“Here I am to Worship,” Some students learn best from sex with whomever I want with many opinions. Therefore, do bipolar and a bit choppy. “In the Secret” etc.) lectures; some learn best by reading no emotions. I can be a man. I not be uneducated. Ask ques- My hope here, though I real- Pt. 5: We are all hypocrites on the text. Other students learn best can be better and work harder tions or read about how the ize the apathy most have some level (I realize this). I just BY JENNY DEGEYTER by taking the day off and trying than a man. I don’t need a man feminist movement has impact- towards The Echo anyway, is to think it ironic the way we “wor- COLUMNIST to catch that sick black dog that for anything.” ed the country. Pray about your re-convey these points to the ship” God in chapel, yet demean always runs around campus. eminism. What words But at the same time, there is role. Read about a specific woman position in a clear-cut, non- our brothers and sisters elsewhere. While learning facts is impor- come to mind when a small voice that says, “I am a and apply her cause to feminism. ambiguous manner. In doing so That’s all. I apologize if the tant, part of why we’re here is you hear that? Lesbian. woman. Created humanly just Women like Esther and Mary I will avoid the 425-word pitfall, original came out a bit stoic to learn how to learn, to find Man-hater. Butch. like man. I deserve equal rights Magdalene stood up for what for this will be short and sweet. and self-righteous — that was out what methods of learning Hostility. Abortion. What and opportunities; I can live they believed in and fought for For starters, I do not think not my intent. are effective, making us successful aboutF words like: Independence. my life alongside a man. I can a cause. Evaluate your beliefs; chapel itself is evil. Given that: By Adam Dolce and able lifelong students, no Equal rights. Compassion. Hard work with men to accomplish “entertain a thought” and Pt. 1: Chapel itself exposes us matter how old we are. working. Dedication. great things. I can be an inde- maybe you’ll accept it. for the fakes we are. This is a Letters to the Editor If Taylor professors stop tak- The word or title of feminist pendent woman, but I can rely The role for Christians is to very tough statement but I ing mandatory attendance, it can certainly bring negative on and accept help and com- think about what the feminists stand behind it, at least for the Letters to the Editor must be gives students the power to connotations to it. But what panionship from a man.” are doing in American culture majority of us. The truth is I received by 6 p.m. on explore what techniques of does it really mean and what is The voice that Christians can today. They are creating more treat my brethren poorly, but Wednesday and be 425 learning work best for them, your role as a Christian? relate to and hold on to is that jobs for women, helping single find myself content in worship- words or less in order to makes them responsible for The word feminism is a small voice. However, we usu- moms, working in the poorer ping God via chapel. This should be published in the coming their own learning, and makes belief (as with any -ism) in ally hear the loud, obnoxious, parts of the country and work- not be (I use myself as the Friday’s issue. Letters should professors responsible for the women’s rights. The title of rebellious voices the loudest. ing their way up in the political example, but surely I could just include daytime telephone value of what goes on in the and signature. Write us from 5 “feminist” is one who believes A challenge we hear quite system, giving a voice for those say “everyone sans a few”). classroom. Until this utopia of in women’s rights or believes often: be open to other’s opin- who have been silenced. Pt. 2: We bring in too many off-campus at: The Echo, freedom comes about, howev- in the need to secure the rights ions. Aristotle said “It is the As Christians, we need to pastors and ministerial directors. Taylor University, 236 W. er, you’re probably late for and opportunities equal to men. mark of an educated mind to be rethink the feminist movement. Open up the horizons to other Reade Ave., Upland, IN class, so get a move on it. And All of that sounds well and able to entertain a thought Don’t let the negative connota- means of “faith and learning” 46989-1001. On-campus don’t forget to hold hands. good to me, but to the average without accepting it.” tions take you away from (e.g. William Dembski-esque at: The Echo, Rupp Communications Building, or 1 person, a feminist is this raging This is an important point in something you can believe in characters; Alvin Plantiga; … Nuns? woman, feared by men, hated our Christianity. We have to be via e-mail: [email protected]. 2I clearly am complaining. and have an impact on. Be an Ann Coulter). 3This is not so wild. Once I dedicated by some Christians and praised able to listen and think about an open-minded Christian. Pt. 3: Exceptions always exist. The opinions expressed in Letters an entire article to river otters. by many in the liberal acade- idea, even if we don’t accept it. Can a Christian be a feminist? There are genuine people at to the Editor do not necessarily 4I made this next part up. mia. Let me explain my rea- As Christians, there is a need to In my next column I will con- this campus; loving masses that represent The Echo or its staff 5Fruit Roll-Ups eating, presumably. sons for defining feminism. study the Bible and use it as a tinue to address this issue. truly exemplify Christian char- or Taylor University. O p i n i o n s A&E FEBRUARY 25, 2005 PAGE 5 “My concept of death for a long time was to come down that mountain road at a hundred and twenty and just keep going straight right there, burst out through the barrier and hang out above all that.” -Hunter S. Thompson- 1939-2005 Wolfy woos with thoughtful piano-driven rhythms

BY BEN GASTRIGHT were into it." A&E COLUMNIST Nearly 100 people showed up AND CHRIS SALZMAN to see the opening bands Anchor Close and Emory CONTRIBUTOR Salem, while almost 50 more turned out for Wolfy. None of Josh Hedges and Greg Johnson them seemed to be disappointed. returned to their alma mater on "It was jam-packed with spicy Thursday night to show the sensuality and musical apti- crowded Union what they've tude, because God hath been working on for the last ordained it to be thus," said IFC two years. Vice President Steve Jones. Wolfy, Johnson's famed nick- "I liked how there was no name while a student at Taylor, cliché acoustic guitar," said is also the name of the piano senior Chad Taylor. "Too many pop trio featuring Johnson bands have the same setup. himself on keys and vocals, Minus the acoustic guitar was Hedges on bass and Carl money. Variety is good." Corder on drums. Variety is good, and it's Both Hedges and Johnson Photo by Alisse Goldsmith refreshing to have a band as tal- played in the band Afraid of Taylor alumni Greg Johnson and Josh Hedges returned to Taylor and performed to an attentive crowd in the Union on Thursday night. ented as Wolfy sailing the Falling while still students at musical seas of the Midwest, Taylor until Johnson graduated "When we first started, we vored, Coldplay-meets-Jimmy Johnson's accent is charming solid band. dropping anchor at such a in 2003. He then spent seven didn't even think about playing Eat World sound to Taylor last and adds a unique flavor to his Both Johnson and Hedges remote place as Upland. to eight months writing his Taylor," said Hedges. "But now night to play in front of the lyrics which, though seemingly admitted to being unsure about There is optimism and long- own music. we've come to the realization biggest crowd the Union has subdued, contain an undeniable crowd reaction, especially com- ing in the glass bottle ships of During the fall, when Hedges that an audience like Taylor is seen this year for an IFC concert. melancholic ferocity. Johnson ing back and playing at Taylor. Wolfy, music on display but was a senior and in London for exactly what we want to play "Crystal," their opening song, also showed off his crooning "I was really impressed with encased by the limitations of the semester, Johnson mailed for, because college students evoked memories of the ability late in the set while the reaction of the crowd," said the stage and instruments. him music to write bass are genuinely more excited crescendo builds of Explosions Hedges whipped out a bow for Johnson. "There was cheering Wolfy wants you to feel the parts for. After Hedges grad- about music." In The Sky and Death Cab For his bass on the last song, both and clapping. I thought they'd music, but laments that they uated, they added Corder in Wolfy is dedicated to writing Cutie. Johnson's high tenor classy moves that added to the just be sipping coffee. We can only do so through such May and have been playing and playing music. This is pre- voice and percussive style of texture of an overwhelmingly were truly flattered that people imprisoned means. shows around Indianapolis cisely what they want to be piano, along with Hedges' ever since. doing with their lives said rhythmic tenacity, combine Most recently they've only Hedges who was happy to find with Corder's blend of staccato played one show a month so two people as passionate about beats and complex fills to give they can branch out, away from playing as he is. Wolfy an edge to otherwise Great Destroyer totes the hometown crowd, and play The band brought their pretty sounding piano runs at colleges. excitement and their piano-fla- and progressions. accelerated tempo with same entrancing effect BY JOE DARLING A&E EDITOR Dave Bazan always takes a break in the middle of Pedro the Lion's set to allow for ques- Oscar Night tions from the audience. On Feb. 10 at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio, Bazan again honored this long-standing cus- tom when he muted his Gibson 2 SG and looked out over the crowd for raised hands. Though this forum is often misused and spoiled by some concert-goers that I'd prefer 0 would keep quiet, I wish more bands would implement a Q&A session. This is especial- ly true regarding Low, who 0 headlined the Columbus show Photo courtesy subpop.com and for whom I had several burn- Low (husband & wife Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker and Zak Sally) ing questions. Unfortunately, they never offered and I've had to released their seventh full length, The Great Destroyer, in January. make some conclusions without Sally, are pioneers in a musical Go Deaf." The effect is 5 consulting the band members. movement that began in the admirable on the album but the For instance, I doubt that early '90s, a movement called impression is exceptionally Alan Sparhawk, lead singer of slowcore. Perhaps, in retro- striking in concert. Describing Low, likes the term slowcore. spect, more thought could have The Great Destroyer in base For that matter, I can venture to gone into the process of naming musical terms seems an injus- guess that, when in the compa- the genre but, unfortunately for tice to the thirteen meticulous- ny of any of the three members Low, they've been dubbed slow- ly-crafted pieces found on it. of Low, sadcore or snorecore core's current baton-carriers. After experiencing their lilting are taboo words as well. What The problem is, trying to pin melodies, careful restraint and is slowcore, you ask? Maybe down characteristics that dis- enigmatic poetry, to sincerely my inability to describe it is a tinguish Low from other genres resort to mention of basic dead giveaway to my ama- just feels unnatural. Last mechanics seems elementary. Photos courtesy rottentomatoes.com teurism as a music critic but I month, when Low released The Maybe if I asked Sparhawk Above are the five nominees for best picture in this year’s Oscar race. To catch the 77th annual would venture to guess that the Great Destroyer through Sub he'd tell me to stop glorifying genre represents a fairly Academy Awards, tune into ABC on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 8:00 pm. Pop Records, it was hailed a their intentionally minimalistic obscure and indecipherable new dimension in Low's musi- approach. Maybe he'd tell me group to even the most articu- cal career. The topic that that I'm making things a lot Expectations for the 77th annual Academy Awards late music appreciator. reviewers continually focus on more complicated than need be. I suppose it goes without is the adjustment in tempo on Maybe the critics are right and BY LIZ BOLTZ doesn't quite live up to its hype. The story of two saying that sticking a band in a Low's latest record. It's faster. describing Low's new work in A&E COLUMNIST best friends driving through California's wine category goes against the It's more upbeat. They recorded an elemental way is the best country on an extended bachelor party/road trip nature of the artist and, by def- it with David Fridmann who means of capturing the essence It is a hard year for me concerning the tries to be touching but ends up missing the inition, places expectations on tends to favor the drums. It seems of their music. All I know is Oscars, but I'm forcing myself to have opinions. mark. It's basically two love stories: one you are their output, expectations that almost sacrilegious to reduce the that The Great Destroyer is My favorite film of the year - Eternal Sunshine rooting for, one you are hoping doesn't work out. create ungrounded limitations impact of a record by Low to consistent. Sure, it may contain of the Spotless Mind - was almost entirely I was distracted most of the movie by Thomas to their exploration. Thankfully, such simplistic descriptions. some more energetic numbers ignored by the Academy, and I'm kind of bitter. Haden Church's frustrating character – frustrated Low seems to exist in complete "But of course, it's nothing than is typical for a Low (Maybe really bitter, now that I think about it.) to the point that I couldn't fully enjoy Paul freedom from this curse and sacred," some may say. "It's record, but it's well-rounded. Fortunately, after seeing all five best picture Giamatti in one of his best roles ever. However, gently accommodates the human just a rock record." I find it par- It's a demonstration of Low's nominees, I can say that there is one movie I the movie was very funny and had several propensity for classification. ticularly difficult to settle for ever-increasing ability to create want to win, and the rest are all worth seeing. unforgettable moments. Despite the shameless tag- this sort of understatement uniquely memorable songs Here are my thoughts on the year's five nomi- 2. Finding Neverland - "What a nice story." ging, Sparhawk and his band- when I listen to Sparhawk and and, with every release, exhibit nees: That's how I felt when I left the theater after this mates, Mimi Parker and Zak Parker harmonize on "When I a deepening musical maturity. 5. Ray - Although it's a great movie with even film. A nice story, some pretty sets, a charming greater performances, Ray just isn't the best of Johnny Depp, and a devastatingly adorable child this group of films. Aside from Jamie Foxx's actor named Freddie Highmore, but not much Senior Art Exhibition - Justin Weaver praiseworthy portrayal of Ray Charles, the movie else. Still, it's a sweet story, one that made me get was not all that memorable. It's not that there are a little teary. I felt for the characters, laughed at Tyndale Galleria February 25 - March 14 a lot of things to criticize in this movie, but there the funny parts and connected with the story. I just wasn't a lot to love. I want Foxx to win best don't think it demanded a whole lot of its actors, actor, but that's about it. but Highmore was wonderful as sad little Peter. 4. The Aviator - Some people would hate me for I'm sure this is one I'll eventually own on DVD. this, but I simply cannot love Martin Scorsese. 1. Million Dollar Baby - This is my top pick, my He makes bad decisions as a director. favorite by far of the five. It was the only movie Fortunately, the film rises above some of his that kept me so involved in the story that I didn't decisions (such as refusing to cut about forty want it to end. Hilary Swank was amazing, and minutes of material) and it tells a really good never before have I liked Clint Eastwood so story. Alan Alda, by the way, should not have much. They both made me cry, even though I am been nominated for his minor role, and the edit- not much of a movie crier. Although three of the ing was just plain awful. My main complaint, other nominees were based on the lives of real though, was that I never really understood the individuals, this is the movie I think best portrays character of Howard Hughes, despite a good per- real life. The words gritty, passionate, and des- formance from Leonardo DiCaprio. Cate perate come to mind when describing Million Blanchett is best as Katharine Hepburn and I Dollar Baby and, no matter what happens in the hope she wins for best supporting actress. other categories, this is the film that should win 3. Sideways - This is an ambitious movie that best picture. A&E SPORTS FEBRUARY 25, 2005 PAGE 6 Hot-shooting TU soars into semis

BY JUSTIN POTTS the work. Bell finished with 25 when it hosts Spring Arbor at SPORTS EDITOR points, connecting on 10-of-12 3 p.m. shots and 5-of-7 free throws. Spring Arbor, the sixth seed, Juniors Eric Ford and Doug Taylor started slow, scoring upset third-seeded Goshen 70- Bell combined for 52 points to only 11 points through the first 68 on Wednesday night. lead Taylor to a 94-63 MCC 10 minutes of the game, but Taylor beat Spring Arbor 66- Tournament opening round win took the nine-point lead into 50 and 75-57 in two meetings on Wednesday night over St. halftime. this season. Francis. Taylor shot 67 percent for the Last Saturday, Taylor closed Leading just 35-26 at the half, game, including a remarkable out the regular season with a Taylor burst out of the gates 76 percent in the second half. 69-58 win over St. Francis. with a 23-2 run to pull away. The Trojans could do no Ford led the way with 18 Ford, who finished with a wrong, connecting on 12-of-15 points, including 4-of-7 shoot- game-high 27 points, scored 3-pointers and 16-of-22 free ing from 3-point range. eight straight points during the throws, while dishing out 21 Sophomore guard Kevin run, including two of his seven assists and only committing Wright added 13 points, while 3-pointers. He finished the four turnovers. freshman Travis Johnson and game 7-of-9 from downtown. Defensively, Taylor held St. senior Mike Parsons each Taylor built the lead to as Francis to 38 percent shooting scored 11. many as 30, at 66-36 with 10 and just 5-of-23 from behind The win clinched Taylor a minutes to play, then cruised the 3-point arc. share of the MCC regular sea- the rest of the way. Sophomore Will McGinley son title with Huntington for In the first half, it was Bell was the only other Trojan in the third title in four years. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith that couldn’t be stopped. Taylor double-figures with 10. Huntington hosts Grace on Sophomore guard Eric Ford led Taylor to a 94-63 win over St. Francis Wednesday night in the first round of the Mid- routinely fed the ball to Bell on The win puts Taylor in the Saturday in the other MCC Central Conference Tournament. Ford scored 27 points, connecting on 7-of-9 3-pointers. the low block and let him do MCC semi-finals on Saturday, semi-final game. Second-half Making history comeback Making history Senior Liz Plass broke Rachel Haley’s career scoring record fuels Lady on Saturday Trojan win

BY JUSTIN POTTS much of the first half. SPORTS EDITOR This time, the Lady Trojans went on a 21-10 run to take a After being out-played for 30 37-32 halftime lead. minutes on Tuesday night in In the second half, Taylor the first round of the Mid- built the lead to double-digits Central Conference Tournament three minutes in, and never against Spring Arbor, Taylor looked back. went on a 21-6 run to take a The lead grew to as many as five-point lead with five min- 20 before St. Francis cut it to utes remaining. the final margin of 16. Spring Arbor fought back to Freshman Katie Madden led tie it up with 2:44 left, but the scoring effort with 20, Taylor held off the Lady while Plass was close behind Cougars for a 76-70 win. with 19, 13 of which came in Taylor started the game with the second half. Plass broke Rachel Haley’s Photo by Matt Wissman a 10-0 run, but Spring Arbor Moreland, a friend of Plass. career scoring record of 2,143 BY JUSTIN POTTS knack for garnering honors and areas of life once she graduates. pulled even at 14. “Then when that last shot went points with 16 seconds remain- SPORTS EDITOR awards. She has to student teach next The rest of the first half went in, her reaction was priceless. back-and-forth until Spring ing in the game. Plass also “I was All-Tournament Team fall, but has no desire to rush With the clock ticking down The crowd erupted. It was a my junior and senior years in into work immediately. Arbor pulled away at the end to grabbed seven rebounds. towards 10 seconds to play and Brumbaugh added 17 points, great moment and I’m so happy high school and All-District “I have a real desire to travel take a 39-30 lead into halftime. the crowd on its feet in antici- for her.” Taylor tried to fight back, but while senior point guard Lydia and whatever,” Plass said abroad,” Plass said of her pation, senior forward Liz Plass Junior Johanna Huitsing, who recalling her high school hon- future goals. “I want to pay off couldn’t until the 21-6 run. Harris recorded nine rebounds noticed head coach Tena and six assists to pull within 24 lives across the hall from Plass ors almost embarrassingly. “I my loans and then travel. Then Senior forward Melanie Krause pointing at her to bring in First West Olson, agrees. Brumbaugh led the way with assists of Yen Tran’s career don’t even know anymore I’ll probably teach and coach. the ball up court. “I’ve had the privilege of because I don’t focus on that I’ll just have to wait and see 25 points. record. “I saw coach point to me and Taylor hosts third-seeded St. watching Liz play the last three stuff. I just love my teammates. what the Lord has in store.” Senior forward Liz Plass I didn’t know what was going years and I’ve seen the dedica- scored 19, while sophomore Francis in the MCC semi-finals The laughs we share, the bus No matter what it is, she cred- on,” Plass said. “I don’t nor- tion and work that she’s put rides, the talks about God and its the Taylor women’s basket- guard Jenny Dawes added 10. tonight at 7:30 p.m. mally bring the ball up.” St. Francis defeated sixth- into it all,” she said. “I’ve never everything else about life.” ball program with helping pre- Taylor won despite shooting She knew she was close to the seen someone play with as just 38 percent for the game. seeded Huntington 88-69 on Though she was being recruit- pare her for future endeavors. all-time Taylor women’s bas- much heart as Liz. It was so ed by other schools, some “The commitment here was Spring Arbor connected on 51 Tuesday night. ketball scoring record, but in The other semi-final game exciting to see her break the being NCAA Div. I, II and III huge, but the whole time I was percent shooting. the heat of the game, she didn’t record, since it was Senior Day Last Saturday, Taylor beat St. pits fourth-seeded Bethel at schools, Plass always knew she getting rewarded,” Plass said. know how close. The crowd and her whole family was there wanted to come to Taylor, “There are so many different Francis 79-63 to capture sec- first-seeded Indiana Wesleyan. and the coaches did. If Taylor and Indiana supporting her.” regardless of the size or level of obstacles to overcome, physi- ond in the MCC behind Indiana “I passed it with about 10 sec- Though her mark could stand Wesleyan, who finished a per- Wesleyan win, the final will be competition. After all, her high cally and mentally. It has defi- onds to go and heard the crowd in Taylor record books for school, duPont Manual High nitely been very challenging, fect 16-0 in the MCC. at IWU. If Taylor and Bethel all moan,” Plass said, recalling win, Taylor will host the final years to come, Plass couldn’t School in Louisville, Ky., had but what would life be without Once again, Taylor used a big the situation. “Then they decide if it was the biggest ath- run to pull away after trailing on Monday at 7 p.m. nearly 1,800 students. challenges?” passed it back to me and I just letic achievement of her career. “I knew there were great aca- There are sure to be many figured that with coach point- “Probably the state finals demics, great relationships to challenges ahead for Plass, but ing at me and then pointing at game my senior year of high be formed and a great chance to given her knack for success, the basket that she wanted me school, and being named Lady grow spiritually,” Plass said of she doesn’t seem fazed. to shoot, so I did.” Trojan of the Year last year are why Taylor was so appealing. She’s just thankful that she It went in and the crowd two that stand out to me,” Plass “Basketball was just a plus. has the support that she has. erupted. That’s when she knew said of her accomplishments. Other offers were there, but I “My wing is amazing,” Plass that she had broken Rachel “This one is big too, but it’s was completely content with said. “They really came out and Haley’s 13-year old record. never really been a goal of coming to a smaller school. supported me. Same with the “It was just a funny situa- mine. My individual goals were Competition is competition as professors and the administra- tion,” Plass said. “We were up always more like play better long as you can play.” tion. They’ve been a real bless- by so many and it was Senior defense, get more rebounds, be Plass credits the two wins ing. I’m speaking more than for Day and I figured coach would a team leader. I mean, some over intracounty rival Indiana myself, but for the team as take me out towards the end of games Melanie (Brumbaugh) Wesleyan last year as the high- well.” the game.” will be on, some days Lydia light of her career and hopes And like the winner she is, Rather than focusing on her (Harris) will be on and I have for one more chance to do so. If she always does. own individual accomplish- no problem giving them the Taylor beats St. Francis tonight ment, Plass was quick to ball to score.” it figures to face Indiana Taylor Career acknowledge her teammates Plass has no problem letting Wesleyan in the finals of the Scoring Leaders for helping her get to this point. others score, but when it comes Mid- Central Conference “It’s hard to put into perspec- down to it, her scoring has been Tournament. Rk. Player Points Years tive,” Plass said about what the crucial to the team’s success. “I would love another shot at 1. Liz Plass 2,162 2001-04* accomplishment means to her. She now holds the team sin- IWU,” Plass said. “Who 2. Rachel Haley 2,142 1989-92 “I don’t like to focus on indi- gle game (38), single season wouldn’t? They’re a very good 3. Natalie Steele 1,833 1995-98 vidual goals, I’m more of a (680) and career (2,162) scor- 4. Heidi White 1,772 1988-91 team, but we’re also a really 5. Yen Tran 1,756 1995-98 team player. I mean, I couldn’t ing records, as well as most strong team and if we play like 6. Melanie Brumbaugh 1,702 2000-04 have done it without the other free throws in a game (18) and we’re capable of, we can play 7. Rhonda Andrew 1,516 1989-92 14 teammates and the man- season free throw percentage with anybody.” 8. Jennifer Bottom 1,507 1992-95 agers and coaches.” (.879). Whether it happens or not, 9. Cristi Weaver 1,216 1993-96 Though Plass is quick to pass Whether she likes to admit it Plass figures to carry her on- 10. Gretchen Newhouse 1,123 1993-94 the praise, those who know her or not, she has always had a court successes over into other are happy to do the talking CAREER STATISTICS for her. Year GP FG% 3PT% FT% OR DR A ST PTS P/G “With only a few seconds left 2001-02 33 .468 .340 .847 53 145 31 43 479 14.5 Photo by Matt Wissman in the game and Liz so close to 2002-03 23 .405 .375 .879 44 121 30 39 388 16.9 Freshmen Allison Easterhaus (20) and Katie Madden (42) disrupt breaking the record, she was 2003-04 34 .439 .354 .878 88 170 57 63 680 20.0 the shot of St. Francis’ Rachel Elbert in Saturday’s 79-63 win. The still a team player and passed 2004-05* 31 .424 .351 .829 48 115 36 42 615 19.8 win gave Taylor second place in the Mid-Central Conference. the ball away,” said junior Jen Career 121 .434 .355 .858 233 551 154 187 2,162 17.8 Sports