Constitution Ratification Saders hunt down the Votes The updated constitution, code and b y ANDREA SCHILLING Despite Gielow and Bark- procedures will be doll fouling out, both within voted on this week by The Idaho Center bled red four minutes of the buzzer, the student body and black last night when the Crusaders were able to the Crusaders defeated the hold onto their lead. NEWS College of Idaho Coyotes With one minute left, p g 2 76-71. NNU led 70-69. Adam “We haven’t won in four Shildmyer’s rebound en­ years,” said sophomore Pres­ abled the Crusaders to see a ton O ’Malley. “This is so victory in sight. Lady Saders Win cool because most of us stu­ C of I’s defense did no Women's basketball dents haven’t been around help for the Coyotes, as they brings home the first for the win until now.” committed two fouls in the win of the season. , The game was, close last minute on Ryman and throughout, with the Cru­ Scott Helpenstell. saders and Coyotes always After Ryman and Hel­ within less than eight points penstell made all their foul of each other. shots, NNU’s win was sealed The first half ended with and students joined in with NNU trailing 36-39, but the celebrating. the team was able to main­ “The end was most ex­ tain C of I through three- citing,” said junior Blake Turkey Day for pointers by Lxruie Beech Wenner. vegetarians What's a veggie-eater and Joel Ryman, eventually “This was a great cap to se­ to do for Thanksgiving? tying up the game 53-53. nior year,” said Robert Poe. NNU’s defense outlasted “This is the greatest moment the Coyotes through re­ in sports history.” bounds by Kendall Gielow, Junior Jake Bodenstab Tyler Roberts and Brian said the win made up for the Barkdoll. past two years that he has The game took a turn been a student, where NNU when Gielow hit a slam- had lost the rivalry game. dunk, putting NNU ahead “We lived the dream, Weather 60-55. baby,” said Bodenstab. THURSDAY Chance of showers. Hi: 57° I Low: 35°

FRIDAY Culver men detain wanted car burglar Partly sunny. Hi: 52° I Low; 33' by ANDREA SCHILLING sophomore Evan Chaney, According to Rotz, junior the man down while the him,” said Rotz. Rotz also SATURDAY second west resident assis­ Jake Bodenstab, the resi­ othets awaited help from said the man was yelling at Mostly sunny. Hi: 53° I Low: 30’ A group of Culver resi­ tant, came to the window dent assistant on-desk that officials. the students with slurred dents detained a campus car to see if Rotz’s speculations night, came out of the dorm SUNDAY Thomas said the man was speech. Mostly sunny. burglar early last Friday. were correct. More Culver office because he heard the bald, and of Hispanic ori­ Carlow said they only had Hi: 50° I Low: 29' Around 1:30 a.m., a residents soon followed. commotion and helped gin. He also appeared to be to hold down the man for MONDAY group of students was on “One of us yelled ‘car the group out by calling in his early twenties. about five minutes, before Mostly suimy. Hi: 48° I Low; 28' Culver’s second west wing, thief,’ and that’s when we security. Carlow said the man campus security reached when freshman Zac Rotz took off,” said Thomas. The Once the pack reached stru^led to get up once the parking lot. Lewis said TUESDAY noticed something suspi­ pack of students then ran the alleged burglar, six of the six smdents had tack­ two officers arrived not long Mostly cloudy. Hi: 49° I Low; 27' cious out the window. outside to stop the burglar. the men held the man down led him. Carlow also said after. “[Rotz] noticed a guy try­ “There had to have been in the gravel, said Thomas. that while the man resisted, Rotz said Nampa police Index ing a whole bunch of car almost fifteen of us. The Carlow, along with Chaney there were no injuries to recognized the man. When 4ows 2 ipinion 4 doors in the Ford-Culver guy didn’t stand a chance,” and freshmen Zack Alexan­ any present. lam pus Life 6 parking lot,” said freshman said freshman Tennyson der, Mike Lewis, Matt Da­ “The man was drunk, you jports 8 Nate Thomas. Thomas said Carlow. vis and Matt Larson all held could smell the alcohol oh » S e e "Thief" on page 2 10 lum or 12 2 NEWS NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Homecoming brings the Alumni awards announcements b y RACHAEL FINCH of Directors from nomina­ “I really feel that NNU this university,” said Rick work and witness teams all Leon Doane Young Alum­ tions made by alumni and was, in fact, a springboard Waitley, who introduced over the world. nus Award. The couple friends. for life,” said Freeborn. Peterman during Friday’s “They are citizens of this owns PC Maintenance, a Homecoming means Alumni were recognized Randall A. Peterman, chapel. place [NNU] and citizens of sweeping and parking lot alumni awards for past gen­ in an extended chapel cere­ class of 1973, received the Peterman said that at the world,” said Jerry Hull, maintenance company. erations of NNU graduates, mony on Friday, kicking off Professional Achievement NNU he gained a sense of professor emeritus, who in­ “Fm a product of an in­ and this year two individu­ Homecoming weekend. Award. Peterman is a law­ calling. “An attorney can troduced them in chapel. credible support group that als and two couples were Dana Jean Freeborn, class yer in the Boise law office of even be called,” Peterman “We are most fortunate all graduated from this uni­ recognized for their out­ of 1982, is Alumnus of the Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett, said. for the opportunity we’ve versity,” said Brian Bohner. standing actions and lives Year. Freeborn, who gradu­ Rock & Fields. Ralph and Lynn Neil, had to help out here and A reception was held for of service. ated with a BWielor of Sci­ “His achievements and class of 1961, received there,” said Lynn Neil. the award winners in the Award winners are se­ ence in mathematics, works accomplishments reflect the the Distinguished Service Brian and Nichole Boh- Cavan and Jones Suites and lected in the spring each at Jet Propulsion Laboratory foundation of education he Award. Both have taught ner, class of 2000 and 1996 the Friesen Galleries follow­ year by the Alumni Board in Pasadena, California. received while attending at NNU and traveled with respectively, received the ing chapel. Student body to vote on the ASNNU Journalism and mass comm to constitution, code and procedures produce children’s news show by AIMEE NILES and ALU constitution must now be Grant Miller said there is b y AIMEE NILES of news.” experience in the broadcast SCHISLER ratified by the student body, not a lot of student interest “The mass communi­ field. Ytreeide has years said Grant Miller. in the legislative branch of Starting next semester, cation and journalism of experience as a televi­ Beginning tomorrow, stu­ The student body will the student government; so the journalism and mass programs have a lot of sion and film producer dents may cast votes in favor have the chance to deter­ voting on the constitutional communications depart­ students who have a huge and Roebuck has previ­ or in opposition of changes mine the legitimacy of the changes is one way for stu­ ments will be making news interest in broadcast news. ously worked as an assign­ to the Associated Students changes by voting on Black­ dents to get involved. shorts that will tentatively We have a great talent pool ment editor for an NBC of Northwest Nazarene board tomorrow through While the changes will play on KTVB, said Lucas to produce Tot News,” said affiliate. University constitution, Nov. 17. Grant Miller said affect SGA procedures, they Roebuck, assistant profes­ Roebuck. If there is enough stu­ code and procedures of sen­ passage of the changes re­ will not immediately af­ sor of journalism. Students will have the dent interest, we will also ate, said Grant Miller, SGA quires a two-thirds vote. fect the student body, said The shorts, called “Tot opportunity to do both try to start a production of executive vice president. While voting will take Grant Miller. However, the News” as the working title, on and off camera work. a web video newscast re­ During the 2007-2008 place on Blackboard, stu­ student body has the power are to be one-minute seg­ There will be positions for purposing the news found school year, changes to the dents can read the revised to determine whether or ments designed to play reporters, videographers, in The Crusader newspa­ ASNNU constitution were constitution on the NNU not the changes are imple­ during commercial breaks news readers, producers, per, said Roebuck. suggested by former SGA website, said Bailar. Re­ mented, said Grant Miller. of regular programming. graphic designers, editors For all interested stu­ Secretary Jackie Miller and vised documents can be ac­ Bailer said the changes During a three month and more. dents, there will be an in­ former Executive Vice Pres­ cessed at nnu.edu/student-are “absolutely necessary” trial, students will produce Roebuck and Professor formational meeting Nov. ident Hannah Beers, said government. and will allow SGA to op­ three segments a week for Arnie Ytreeide will be ad­ 19 at 4 p.m. in Wiley 113. John Bailar, SGA chief jus­ Students will vote on erate more smoothly than it 7-12 year-olds. vising students during the Students from all majors tice. The changes were then revisions to the ASNNU has in previous years. Bailar “There is a journal­ production. Roebuck will are welcome. approved by the SGA judi­ code, constitution and pro­ also said the revised consti­ ism service component primarily be involved with “This is a great op­ cial committee, said Bailar. cedures of the senate, said tution will “clear out some to this project as well; we editorial content, while portunity for students The senate ratified the Grant Miller. Yes votes are of the questionable practic­ are helping children learn Ytreeide will handle pro­ to get some exposure on proposed modifications; in favor of the proposed es that have come into play how to be civically literate duction matters. a network affiliate,” said however, all changes to the changes, said Grant Miller. in SGA.” and intelligent consumers Both professors have Roebuck. Woman slain as she tried to leave KKK rite Continued from

by ASSOCIATED PRESS in the ritual and then re­ department, this was the on the banks of the Pearl page 1:Thief had turn to her home state to first time he had seen a case River. Sun is about 60 miles An Oklahoma woman find other members for the involving the KKK. north of New Orleans. invited to a rural Louisiana white supremacist group. Seven others — five men Authorities said the stolen property on campsite for a Ku Klux Klan But Strain said the group's and two women from 20 group's members called initiation ritual was shot leader, Raymond "Chuck” to 30 years old — were themselves the "Dixie his person when he and killed after she asked Foster, 44, shot and killed charged with obstruction Brotherhood." to be taken back to town, the woman Sunday after a of justice and were held on "The IQ level of this the sheriff of a New Orleans fight broke out when she $500,000 bond at the St. group is not impressive, to was apprehended suburb said Tuesday. tried to leave. Foster was Tammany Parish jail. All be kind,” Strain said, add­ Eight people were arrest­ charged with second-degree eight of the suspects live in ing, "I can't imagine any­ the man “Freddie” and unlocked, said Thomas. ed after authorities found murder and is being held neighboring Washington one feeling endangered or made remarks about his The event lasted up­ the woman's body hidden without bond. Parish, but Bonnett said he at risk by any one of these newly shaven head. Ap­ wards of an hour, said under some brush, on the Capt. George Bonnett, a couldn't immediately iden­ kooks." parently, said Rotz, the Carlow. The students said side of a road several miles spokesman for the sheriffs tify their hometowns. Mark Pitcavage, direc­ police had been looking Freddie was then taken from the remote campsite department, said he didn't Authorities said some of tive of investigative research for Freddie. into custody. where the initiation was know what the initiation the suspects tried to conceal for the Anti-Defamation Thomas said Freddie The situation is not planned. involved. the crime by burning the League, said the Dixie was found with items not completely over. Rotz said Investigators found weap­ "We haven't completely woman's belongings along Brotherhood appears to be belonging to him. “He that because he saw Fred­ ons, several flags and six sorted out if they finished with other items at the a small, loosely organized had a DVD which be­ die actually breaking into Klan robes at the campsite, the initiation," he said. "I campsite. group of people. longed to Jason Towry,” vehicles, it’s possible he St. Tammany Parish Sheriff assume that they had started Strain said the woman "This is not what I would said Thomas. will have to testify if Fred­ Jack Strain said in a news it, but I don't know if they arrived in the Slidell, La., call an established Klan Towry, freshman, had die denies the claims. release. were finished." area last week and was met group," he said. "The Klan parked his car in the John­ NNU security and the Strain said the woman, Bonnett said he doesn't by two people connected has a pretty high associa­ son Sports Center parking Nampa Police Depart­ whose identity was not re­ know if Foster has an at­ to the Klan group. She was tion with violence. Some of lot because he was at a ment had no further com­ leased, was recruited over torney. He also said that taken over the weekend to these guys are just crooks, cross country meet. Tow- ments concerning the the Internet to participate in three years with the the campsite near Sun, La., sociopaths." ry’s car was later found incident. NOVEMBER 12,2008 NEWS 3 Obama tours White House with Bush AP mi by ASSOCIATED PRESS - visit to the Executive Man­ President-elect Obama as to make sure that first and Palin found Monday inside a sion on Monday. "It was you were to me.'" foremost he is a good dad. WASHINGTON 1,500-pound bale of pa­ After a confab about the interesting to watch him go Obama's wife, Michelle, And I think that's going to Alaska Gov. Sarah Pa­ per destined for recycling state of the world, Presi­ upstairs, and he wanted to who went on a separate be an important part of his lin puts the “brutal” 2008 at a manufacturing plant dent-elect Obama wanted see where his little girls were tour Monday with first lady presidency." campaign behind her and in Twin Falls to scope out his young going to sleep." Laura Bush, also wanted Bush said that after concentrates on her po­ daughters' future bedrooms Bush also said that before to check out the bedrooms Obama takes the oath of litical future, seizing the Pro-Life oudook in the White House, Presi­ he met with the president­ that Malia, 10, and Sasha, office, he going to go from spotlight with a round of NEW YORK dent Bush said Tuesday, elect, he called former 7, likely will use during the "100 mph to near zero national television inter­ Despite resounding recounting the tour he gave President Clinton to recall a Obama presidency. overnight." views and a high-profile election setbacks on many his successor this week. similar meeting the two had "Clearly, this guy is go­ "I'm not sure what to ex­ appearance at the Repub­ fronts, anti-abortion lead­ "One of things President­ after BushVfm elected. ing to bring a great sense pect," Bush said. "I know lican Governors Associa­ ers sound more defiant elect Obama was interested "I said 'Bill, I'm getting of family to the White I'll miss certain things tion meeting in Florida than deflated as they brace in — after we had our policy ready to meet with the new House," Bush said. "I hope about the presidency. I also this week. She says she for a future with fewer discussions — was his little president and I remember Laura and I did the same know I'm looking forward wouldn’t hesitate to run friends in high places. girls. How would they like how gracious you were to thing, but I believe he will to getting home, so I've got for the presidency in four Tactics in the Obama era the White House?" Bush me,"' Bush said. "'I hope and I know his girls are mixed emotions." years if it’s God’s will. could include a refocus on told CNN about Obama's I can be as gracious to on his mind and he wants street protests and grass­ New pyramid roots activism. SAQQARA, Egypt Archaeologists have Oil prices discovered a pyramid un­ HOUSTON der the sands of Saqqara, Retail gasoline pric­ an ancient burial site that es dipped for the 17th has yielded a string of un­ straight week, falling be­ earthed pyramids in recent low $2 a gallon in a num­ years. The 4,300-year- ber of states — including old monument likely a low of about $1.77 in belonged to the queen Des Moines, Iowa. Indi­ mother of the founder of cations are that consum­ Egypt’s 6th Dynasty, the ers, worried about a weak antiquities chief says. job market and slumping investments, are grateful No room in Washington for the price relief, but not for inaguration feeling flush with savings President-elect Barrack Obama greets Illinois crowd in February of last year, shortly after announcing his campaign WASHINGTON (photo from wikicommons). Heading for the capital Heart failure to be part of history on NEW ORLEANS Jan. 20? Good luck with Exercise can do a lot of Minnick meets with Associated Press that. You might be able good for most people, but to ante up $40,000 for a apparently it isn’t much by ASSOCIATED PRESS and the Democratic admin­ going to be in Idaho a lot, be in Orofino and Kamiah. four-night stay at a fancy help to those with heart istration to make sure that for two reasons. One is, even That's something I'm go­ hotel or you can crash on failure, the most loom­ After beating Republi­ Idaho gets a fair shake — though I won in a landslide, ing to fight very hard to get someone’s couch or floor. ing public health problem can U.S. Rep. Bill Sali last and that whatever money the landslide was modest. I some money for." Anything in between is in the United States. The Tuesday, Congressman- the fedetal government need to get in touch with EARMARKS: "I think just about gone for Barack largest study of exercise elect Walt Minnick is flying spends is spent prudently." constituents. The other rea­ the system is a very poor Obama’s inauguration among these patients — to Washington, D.C., later BLUE DOG DEMO­ son is, my kids don't want way of deciding how to whose hearts don’t pump this week to meet with law­ CRATS: O f a fiscally conser­ to go back there at least fot spend federal tax dollars. Mormon gay rights enough blood — disap­ makers from Idaho and else­ vative Democratic faction, this school year. My family One of my first votes is go­ SALT LAKE CITY pointed doctors. where who may be asked to Minnick said, "Without the is going to be here, at least ing to be to eliminate the Gay-rights activists see vote as early as this month Blue Dog Democrats, Nan­ through June." whole earmark process. But opportunities for their Pakistan on a new economic stimu­ cy Pelosi doesn't have a ma­ BIOFUELS: Minnick if I'm not successful in that cause in Utah thanks to PESHWAR, Pakistan lus package. The Democrat jority. That gives Blue Dog said he favors logging pro­ — I'm only one vote out of Mormon church officials, Dozens of suspected met with The Associated Democrats huge influence. grams that thin forests for 435 — I'm going to do ev­ who strongly supported Taliban hijack trucks car­ Press on Monday in Boise. We will see that group of disease control and fire erything I can to make sure California’s proposition rying vehicles and other Here are some highlights: Democrats, of which I am danger, then using resulting Idaho gets its fair share, for denying same-sex couples supplies for U.S.-led ECONOMY: "There's no a part, playing a dispropor­ wood fiber that's removed projects that are public- the right to marry but troops in Afghanistan, a question the most immedi­ tionately large role in the as saw timber, plywood and interest projects. I will not said they did not object brazen attack at the en­ ate problem is jobs and the legislation that gets enacted for biofuels. "It is great feed­ support private earmarks." to granting those couples trance to the Khyber Pass economy. I'm going back that involves federal spend­ stock for cellulosic alcohol. certain other rights. The that shows militants re­ there to try to influence the ing or taxes." There's no reason why some advocacy group Equality main strong in northwest Democratic side of the aisle HOMEBASE: "I'm of those plants shouldn't Utah is asking The Church Pakistan despite an ongo­ of Jesus Christ of Latter- ing military offensive and day Saints to support sev­ a surge in U.S. missile Korean students get a taste of America eral bills that will be sub­attacks by ALLISON HAWN Idaho Statehouse, the Snake enjoyed, said Gray. The University; this continues mitted to the Legislature River Birds of Prey center, students attended business and solidifies that.” Even­ supporting rights for the Israeli elections Three students, led by the Snake River Canyon classes on campus. tually the business depart­ lesbian, gay, bisexual and JERUSALEM Professor Kim, visited and the Boise Train Depot. They also got a chance to ment is hoping to send stu­ transgender community. An ultra-Orthodox NNU from Korea Nazarene “They took lots of photos,” see some local gatherings as dents from NNU to Korea Jewish politician faces off University, which is located said Rhonda Gray, profes­ they attended a meeting of Nazarene University. Bale body against a secular business­ in Cheonan City, South sor of business. the SMF and the Nampa In January, 15 to 20 stu­ TWIN FALLS, Idaho man in Jerusalem’s mayor­ Korea. Min Young Kim, The students explored Economic Forum. Lynette dents from KNU will be at­ Investigators say a body al race — an election that a senior, Jae Yun Jung and McCall, ice-skated and Kingsmore, marketing co­ tending NNU for 10 weeks. found in a bale of waste is again exposing the deep So Ra Jeong, both juniors, strolled through town. The ordinator and director of Professor Mark Emerson paper in Twin Falls may be divide between religious stayed on campus from group was also serenaded the STEP program, said, said, “They were delightful, a homeless man from the and secular Israelis. Nov. 1 through Nov. 8. at the local Red Robin “We’ve developed a partner­ we look forward to more Boise area. Police have not The students saw the here in Nampa, which they ship with Korea Nazarene students from KNU.” yet identified the victim. 4 OPINION NOVEMBER 12,2008 The souping truth behind swearing Keep the community spirit alive all year long Writer’s note: Whereas -I “No, I cannot go into the “Well, I don’t know Drew?” cannot swear gratuitously girl’sin dorm whenever.” about you,” I replied, “but “Ummm.” STAFF EDITORIAL my weekly article, even in “Yes, our mascot is a I signed a contract saying “Anyway,” my friend I~Iomecoming 2008 was set apart from years past this quotation, and whereas sub­Crusadet.” I’d keep my mouth clean.” graciously continued, “who weekend by its multiple opportunities for student involve­ stituting swear words with Recently I was in con­ “Soup that. Someone decided what random sylla­ ment. Never before have students been able to create a float abbreviations such as “theversation with a non-NNU could get fined for saying bles are souping offensive? for a parade, and never before have students been able to F-word” greatly disrupts thefriend concerning our pro­ soup r Why is soup offensive, and dress up as a ninja to show their class pride. It’s opportu­ continuity o f my writing, allhibitions on swearing; he “Yes.” butterfly souping adorable? nities like these that facilitate community, that wondetful swear words in this article was not keen on the idea. “Pie. Have you?” “Look,” he said, “Every­ word we heard from current students as curious high school w ill be given pretty sounding “That makes no souping “No. Well look,” I began body swears; everybody similes. sense,” my friend calmly to argue, “you don’t swear has some vocabulary they seniors with applications in hand. said, “they’re^just souping in front of your grand­ use to color their language, It’s interesting, as the conversations of the many alumni words, cake-it.” parents or professors, do whether or not the cake didn’t involve discussion of past GPAs or test scores. In­ I explained to him that you?” society has deemed those stead, alumni recalled stories about pranks and memories NNU is simply attempt­ “Maybe I do.” words offensive.” of crazy roommates. We go to college to receive that hard ing to eliminate, not just “Maybe if you can’t do “I don’t follow.” earned degree, but college is more than grades on a piece of words, but offensive and something in front of your “Language is an effort paper. Just think of how much we’ve learned about ourselves often violent words, in or­ own grandmother, you to convey meaning, right? aside from how much we’ve learned in the classroom. This der to make our campus shouldn’t do it all. Also, Therefore, words don’t weekend, we were reminded of NNU’s community, even matter, only the intent, the back in the day when it was referred to as NNC. by and community a better swearing makes you seem ANDREW McCULLEY and safer place. All of this, unintelligent and vulgar.” idea behind them. Words So learn from the alumni. During these final weeks in I told him, was well within “First of all,” said my like eff and frick are just as the semester, live a little. It won’t be long until we will again bounds of what a private friend, now with more cakeable as the word soup turn our tassels to a new phase in our lives and our wing- O ften in conversa­ Christian school could proper and pedantic pos­ itself, just like shoot, darn, mates will no longer be five steps away. Enjoy these four tion to non-NNUers about do and probably should ture, “Grandma is a terrible jeez and all the other words years when you get to learn about what interests you, and our school, I find myself do. On top of that, we’re standard; I can’t run or wear people use to avoid swear­ build lasting friendships at the same time. After all is said defending the policies that not terribly strict about it, any shirt untucked in front ing. And so, every souping and done, we will look back on our college experience and not think of our papers and embarrassing test grades, but our school has. The con­ comparatively. of her. And secondly. I’ll body swears.” versations go something “Still, I could get fined let my grades talk for my “Poppycock.” I said. rather the memories we made along the way. Come out of the academic cave every once in a while and be a part of the like this: for saying ‘soup’?” said my intelligence. And speaking community that makes NNU a campus unlike any other. “Yes, I had a curfew.” friend. of that, how’s your GPA, Pro-lifers should be pacifists in order to maintain consistency war, but in order to main­ mothers willing to termi­ choice is made for them. conclude that the unborn is the disposal of human life are inherently more valu­ for materialism or instant P ro-lifc ind'ividu- tain consistency in their nate pregnancies or doctors Civilians killed during arguments, they should be willing to perform abor­ war are therefore in the able than children, teenag­ gratification. This sounds committed to nonviolent tions—do not value human same situation as the un­ ers and adults who are casu­ surprisingly similar to war. action. life. Slaughter, a term some born. They do not decide alties of war. Or they must For what is war except a The first argument many pro-lifers deem appropri­ to participate in war or offer conclude that American life bloody, expensive expres­ pro-lifers, Christians pri­ ate for abortion, would also their lives for their coun­ is inherently more valuable sion of American material­ marily, make against abor­ then be an appropriate term tries. They are given neither than all other life. ism and imperialism? tion is that all human life is for what is currently hap­ a choice nor a voice. Hence, The first conclusion If the pro-lifer refuses to make either concession— sacred. If, in fact, all human pening in the Middle East. pro-lifers should defend ci­ seems ridiculous, while the life is sacred, then any kill­ The second reason many vilian life by protesting the latter seems unbiblical and that fetuses are more valu­ able than adults and that by ing (especially civilian) dur­ pro-lifers claim abortion is war just as fervently as they dangerously ethnocentric. ALU SCHISLER ing war (or ever) is equally wrong is because it takes protest abortion. The last, or third, reason American life is more valu­ as immoral as abortion. away innocent life. That is, If these arguments seem many pro-lifers claim abor­ able than other life—then he or she should carry a war als should be pacifists. Of Similarly, the pro-lifer the unborn are not given a incongruous, then the pro­ tion is wrong is because it is protest sign while picketing course, pro-lifers take many must argue, all soldiers or choice regarding whether lifer is faced with two con­ murder in the name of con­ Planned Parenthood. stances on the ethics of military officials—just like or not they will live—the clusions. Pro-lifers can either venience. That is, abortion

THE CRUSADER'S LETTER TO THE EDITOR Stop Israel’s injustice and brutality in Gaza GUIDELINES chapter in the continuing like to point to Gaza and Gunness of the United SEND TO [email protected] T T he Israeli blockade of saga of Israeli brutality and mock the failure of a Pal­ Nations Relief and Works • Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Gaza is inhumane and ille­ injustice in Gaza. estinian government. Gaza Agency for Palestine Refu­ You must include your name and gal. According to the Unit­ Israeli officials say the is not free to rule itself gees in the Near East. classification with your letter. block of food transport is Gaza has no control over Why is no one standing • Letters under 200 words will likely be punishment for the rocket its borders. Israeli gunboats up and condemning the accepted. Letters exceeding 200 words may fire coming from Gaza into frequently fite upon Gazan actions of Israel? At what also be published, final decision rests Israel. However, it isn’t the fishermen that stray outside point does the situation de­ with the editor. militants that are suffering the sea border. teriorate enough for action • Please refer to what you are writing in because of the blockade. It Foreign donors purchase to be taken? response to, whether it is an article or is the mothers and fathers most of the fuel that flows To those who say the pun­ another campus issue. struggling to feed their into Gaza. However, Is­ ishment and the blockade • The Crusader reserves the right to edit children. rael controls the Nahal Oz are deserved—I dare you to all letters for length, grammar, clarity Israel is perpetrating terminal—through which say that while looking into and brevity. what is called collective most of the fuel is deliv­ a hungry child’s eyes. How ed Nations, food supplies punishment—that is, an ered. Because of this, Gaza is justice being served while will run out in two days. entire population is being has been without power the innocent suffer? The Israeli blockade allows punished for the crimes of a for nearly a week as Israel The international com­ EDITOR IN CHIEF COPY EDITORS Aimee Niles Sarah Pence a limited amount of fuel few. Collective punishment continues to block fuel munity needs to turn its Alii Schisler ASSISTANT EDITOR through, but food deliveries is exptessly forbidden in the deliveries. head from the miracle of Andrea Schilling BUSINESS Barack Obama and take a Cassie Peterman are currently not allowed, as Geneva Convention and is “It is a further illus­ STAFF WRITERS tration of this inhumane close look at what is hap­ Hannah Beers, Laurie Burgemeister, Rachael ADVERTISING of last week. a war crime. Finch, Allison Hawn, Jael Henthom, Derek DeRooy This is just another Blind-supporters of Israel blockade,” said Christopher pening in Gaza. Andrew McCuUey NOVEMBER 12,2008 OPINION 5 American greed is at fault for crisis HHO VOICES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reserve Board, the aver­ Pelosi, and Senate Major­ Tr*he bail-out is a shot age household credit card ity Leader Harry Reed to in the arm, and we need debt rose to $8,565 early discuss access to the $700 Responses to last week’s article It just baffles me that and made laws for our own surgery. this year— that’s up 15 per­ billion bailout money- ‘Why do gay marriage andthe Christian church has good that weren’t meant The severe economic cent since 2000! More im­ money that was meant to abortion matter so much toseemed to put the brakes to be broken. When they downturn is not entirely portantly total household free up the credit market, Christians?’ on the fight against abor­ are broken, consequences debt including mortgages and not to give Ford, GM Abortion does matter tion during the most critical follow. and credit cards rose to 19 and Chrysler a break. I have become increas­ election of our time. Besides, Christians have percent of the household’s Even more disturbing is ingly alarmed that Chris­ Our chance to get pro­ their hands in more than assets, compared to just 13 that AIG has actually come tians are beginning to take life judges in the Supreme just gay marriage and abor­ percent in 1980. back to the government abortion more and more Court has slipped right by, tion. They are the ones that Americans are much too asking for better terms for lightly, contradicting what but by golly our wallets will start the hospitals, schools excited about spending its bail-out loan. It is abso­ this article says. be nice and fat. and churches. These two is­ money that is'not theirs. lutely absurd that, WE, the This is not the first article Nathan Branahl sues are just in debate right Americans need to wake tax payers are bailing out I have read blaming Chris­ Sophomore now, so Christians come TONY NAPIER up and stop blaming ev­ a company that we could tians for taking abortion out of the woodwork to eryone else for their finan­ have let tank. too seriously, and sadly not It matters to Christians stand up for what’s right. the fault of Wall Street; the cial problems. That’s step We MUST let these even the first from a Chris­ because it matters to God I think most people agree majority of blame must number one. Step number companies fall flat on their tian writer. I talked to many This letter is in response that things like poverty, fall upon the American two requires the American faces, and if they do not get “pro-life, Christian” voters to the guest opinion titled AIDS, and violence are aw­ people. people to hold Wall Street back up that is just too bad. this election year, and so “Why do gay marriage and ful. They aren’t really in de­ In a free market system accountable for its actions. It’s going to be painful for many of them said that the abortion matter so much to bate, so there’s no reason to like we have in the United awhile, but it’s a lesson we economy takes precedence Christians?” They matter protest. And the Church is States, the economy is need to learn and I can over abortion in this year’s so much to Chrisitans be­ doing more than anyone to merely a reflection of the guarantee that the next election. cause they matter to God. help the people subjected to will of the people and as time corporations think Are you kidding me? The He was very clear from the these circumstances. such the consequences they can get away with fattening of our wallets and beginning that 1) marriage In conclusion, I would should mirror this. making risky decisions, the filling of our stomachs was between a man and a advise some writers: please Leaders from both sides they will think twice. takes precedence over the woman and 2) thou shalt research more thoroughly of the political spectrum It’s time for tough love; slaughter of the unborn? not murder. Sodom and before criticizing some­ are constantly slamming it’s the only way we are In the article, the argument Gomorrah, two prosperous thing. Try to find out why big corporate entities for going to make it though is that the curing of AIDS cities in the ancient world, gay marriage and abortion the severity of the eco­ this economic crisis with and the stopping of poverty were destroyed because the are such important issues nomic crisis when they photo from wikicommons real lessons learned. are more important, and men exchanged their natu­ before writing an article on know well enough that the This is the hope Ameri­ “please understand that I’m ral relations with women them. Read the Bible, find problem is not dishonesty Why would normal cans must cling to, a hope not saying that these two is­ and burned with lust for out what Christians really on Wall Street it is laziness people be expected to bal­ that delivers a future for sues are trivial, because they each other. Women also believe (even though half on the part of the Ameri­ ance their budgets when our grandchildren and our are not!” exchanged natural relations of them don’t really even can people. they are ensured a bail-out grandchildren’s grandchiF- However, we must under­ with men and turned to each know). You can talk all you We assume someone else every time something goes dren. We can no longer stand that our nation and other. For this country’s own want, but when something is going to take care of us. wrong? They are not en­ turn a blind eye to this the Christian church send good, gay marriage should is written down it automati­ We were so sure that we sured a bail-out, and nei- problem and slap a band millions of dollars overseas not be legalized. AIDS is a cally holds power. Use that didn’t need to read the fine thet are the CEOs of multi­ aid on the jugular of our to stop AIDS and poverty, direct result of homosexual­ power wisely, no matter print that we tacitly agreed billion dollar corporations. society, we need major sur­ which is a wonderful thing ity. When people stray from how many people read what to be ruled by debt and the Just this week the Big gery and we need it now. to do, but here at home, God’s plan, things get bad. you write. financial markets. Three auto companies met millions of silent deaths le­ Because God created all of According to the Federal with House Speaker Nancy gally occur every year. us, everything around us. Mercy C. McCulloch

Politics is like a car, you have to maintain it carefully for top performance

an integral, everyday part to National Right To Life. oil until your car experienc­ the behavior.” guaranteed. Eurthermore, 1 remember the thrill of of our lives; both necessary Compare that to the sum es something akin to a heart Last is the car engine, the early Church does not getting my first car; it was and empowering. However, total o f651,030 [sic] deaths attack, when the flow stops where fluids sludge and justify economic Marxism, an elderly, beat-up 1990 this car is absolutely useless from every conflict and war altogether. The embracing congest with even the slight­ as is often held. The spirit of Honda Accord. Despite its if we don’t maintain it, as it in the United States, from of homosexuality has simi­ est neglect, bringing about giving cannot be confused imperfections, I loved that will either die unnecessarily the country’s conception, lar effects on nations. After your car’s precipitous de­ with the specter of taking; car: I did regular oil chang- soon or imperil others. according the Department gay marriage was legalized mise. Similarly, our nation in a government separated Currently, three major ar­ of Veterans Affairs. in the Netherlands, mar­ is in jeopardy of achieving a from the Church, Uncle eas are in desperate need of Within the new covenant riage rates declined and out death far before its time, as Sam displaces Christ’s-love- repair: the tires are wearing of Christianity, abortion is of wedlock births increased, the Democratic party push­ through-charity. thin as we allow millions absolutely irreconcilable. according to Stanley Kurtz. es its socially corrosive and Maintaining the vehicle of our population to be Abortion is murder. The In addition, nations economically misguided that is our nation by com­ slain, the oil filter is clog­ reason that this mass killing that legalized gay marriage principles. bating these three issues ging as homosexuality is must be stopped and de­ ranked among the highest Though Democrats have through the absolute mini­ wholly embraced, and the cried stems from the funda­ in sexual promiscuity by the best interests of Ameri­ mum of filling in a small engine is swiftly failing as mental question, “How can frequency, number of part­ cans in mind, their actions circle and casting your vote LOREN POUNDS the sledging effects of the a society legislate morality ners and sexually transmit­ are nonetheless deeply dam­ is not a “God-less” and ig­ Democrat’s prosperity and when the society is funda­ ted diseases, according to a aging to the nation’s health. noble act or a distraction to greed centered policies are mentally amoral?” Put sim­ 2007 Times online report. At the core of the liheral the faith. It is the necessary es, checked the engine and pandered. ply, allowing this tragedy to Allowing gay marriage movement’s principles is the work of basic maintenance made sure the tires were in It is all too easy to forget occur is not only innately erodes a society’s health greed-ideal that all Ameri­ and preservation, securing a good condition. In return, to maintain your vehicle’s evil, but it undermines the and family conditions. That cans are entitled to prosper­ safer and prolonged future the car gave me the freedom tires. Likewise, it’s effortless very legitimacy of all of our said, this issue must be ap­ ity, however, our nation was of infinite opportunity for to go anywhere I wanted. to forget the intrinsic value laws. proached with love, as God NEVER a prosperity-based all Americans. Now is the In the same way, Ameri­ of human life. From 1973 As easy as the tires are to loves all creation. Like one order, but instead one of ac­ time to visit the legislative can politics is like our own to 2004, roughly 48.6 mil­ forget, the oil filter is the of my previous college’s cessible opportunity. car shop and give our na­ car, serving as a path to free­ lion unborn infants were root of many car owner’s psychology professors was The pursuit of prosperity tional-vehicle some love. dom and security for both aborted and killed in the woes. A neglected filter fond of saying, “You have is our right, but fundamen­ ourselves and others. It is United States, according gradually clogs the flow of to separate the person from tally prosperity cannot be 6 CAMPUS LIFE NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Homecoming weekend gave students the chance to get involved

b y ANDREW MCCULLEY the Homecoming concert seniors Seth Waltemyer. floats made by NNU class featured NNU student mu­Kari Penrod, Dani Wilson, councils and clubs. Individ­ Friday through Sunday sic groups, including the Robert Poe, King Dax Wan- uals could also enter floats. was Homecoming, and concert band, the North- dling and Queen Hannah The floats were judged NNU greeted over one westerners Jazz Combo, the Beers. by members of the Alumni thousand alumni to our Crusader Choir and Bella As Homecoming no lon­ House and the best floats campus with multiple events Voce. ger falls during the Thanks­ were awarded prizes. and activities throughout Also in the concert were giving holiday, this year’s The NNU Recycling Club the weekend. guests Professor Hughes Homecoming featured new took first place, the Middle Prominent among them and the Boise Philharmonic events in an attempt to cul­ Eastern Affairs Club second was the class play, “Servant brass ensemble. tivate more school spirit and and Sophomore Class coun­ of Two Masters,” which The coronation took community. cil took third. opened Thursday. place during the concert. Many of these events are Also, Homecoming in­ Volleyball and basketball The court included fresh­ revivals of previous NNU cluded a bonfire and a fire­ played at NNU for Home­ men Ryan Mangum and traditions. This year fea­ works display on Saturday coming. Also, the weekend Heather Pence, sophomores tured a competition be­ night. This was an event held the Homecoming con­ David Reimer and Ariel tween the classes, a parade added to NNU tradition cert and the coronation. Glover, juniors Seth Clark and a carnival. last year. In the Brandt Center, and Miriam Reardon, and The parade contained

Top Left: Senior Haline Freitas decorates the Multicultural Affairs float. Left; Juniors Brandon Haskins and Toni BestuI enjoy the Harvest Party Friday night in the fieldhouse. Above: Junior Frank Borbe and sophom ore Kendra Loeber participate in the parade rep­ resenting the Recycling Club Saturday afternoon (photos by Andrea Schilling).

Students reflect on their time at The Call Conference as high schoolers apply to their NYI District majors. meet with faculty from especially in the Nazarene through art. b y LAURIE BURGEMEISTER Presidents including with “I was really insecure and the theology department church,” said Friesen. She also enjoyed the ‘Christ in Film’ series in the application three es­ intimidated when I came,” Starting tomorrow, to learn how the Apostle’s That year, students were which the students analyzed says discussing their call to said Friesen. “Just say some­ NNU’s theology depart­ Creed is the key to an un­ required to read “The Up­ movies like “Saved” starring the ministry, today’s church thing to them. It shows the ment will be hosting a derstanding of God and ward Call” before arriving Mandy Moore and “Mystic and a personal mentor who general spirit of the campus group of high school stu­ how the Creed relates to so that discussion could River” starring Sean Penn. has influenced their lives. and that there aren’t just dents at the annual The Call modern life, especially in take place. “It was the beginning of Friesen said it was disap­ castes of people here.” Conference. the areas of ministry. Each year, family groups exposing myself to things pointing that there was not The conference starts to­ The Call Conference is Joelle Friesen, junior, was are formed for such discus­ on the outside of the ‘church a lot of interaction taking morrow at 6:00 P.M. and a four-day seminar that among the first to attend sions to take place. world,”’ said Friesen. “I place between the members ends Sunday at noon. NNU has hosted each year the conference. Friesen at­ Friesen said that one of think it was hard for a lot of of the conference and NNU Participating students the past three years and is tend the in Fall of 2005. her favorite parts was at­ conservative Christian kids students. Friesen said she will be staying on campus intended for junior and se­ “I went because it was tending the art gallery in to take such critical accusa­ thinks it would mean a lot in dorm lobbies. nior high school students a novelty and I wanted Meridian and being able to tions from pop culture.” if this year NNU students College credits are also who are exploring a posi­ to get a jumpstart on participate in worship where High school students made the effort to reach out available for completing the tion in ministry. understanding what it everyone was able to express who are interested must to the prospective ministry conference. Each year, the students means to be in ministry, their faith in different ways NOVEMBER 12, 2008 CAMPUS LIFE 7

Knapp travels the across the Middle East on his study abroad experience

by ANDREA SCHILLING ' pronunciation. host family. Knapp also studied a va­ “My family spent half Junior philosophy and riety of cultural subjects inof its income feeding me, political science major An­ relation to the Middle East. and moved the household’s drew Knapp has taken on “We study, as a whole, only fluorescent light bulb the opportunity to study Islam, Arabic, Peoples and around from socket to in the Middle East this Cultures of the Middle socket so that I could do my semester. East, and current political homework at night.” “I decided to study abroad and historical currents in Much like other students to get away from my old the area; focusing on the studying abroad this semes­ ways of thinking and ... to Arab-Israeli ,^nflict,” said ter, Knapp recommends see the world,” Knapp said. Knapp. that all students take on the Knapp spent the first part Knapp was just in Turkey, opportunity to step outside of the semester in Cairo, which he said is one of the NNU’s borders. Egypt and will spend the most beautiful places he has “I am very happy that I remainder of the semester ever seen. chose to study abroad. As of traveling. “Imagine Russia, Oregon now, I would almost chas­ “Cairo is easily the dirti­ and western Germany hav­ tise someone for choosing est city on the planet,” said ing a baby—green every­ not to,” he said. Knapp. where, and the people are Knapp said his semester Knapp said he lived in a very nice,” he said. abroad in the Middle East neighborhood named Ago- For the remainder of the has been a highlight to his uza while in Cairo. semester, Knapp will be college experience. “If you look on Google traveling to Syria, Jordan, “In my opinion it is the earth, you will see an island Israel and Palestine. most important facet of a named Zamalek, and on the Knapp’s experience in college experience, and if west side between the two the Middle East thus far you haven’t, you don’t know bridges that connect Za­ has been a learning experi­ what you are missing.” malek to the rest of Cairo ence that spans beyond the The program Knapp was is Agouza, near the Mo- textbooks. involved with is a part of the handesseen district.” “We lived with poor fam­ Best Semester study abroad Knapp said for the first ilies for a week and I gained series. two months he studied col­ a new appreciation for what For information on the loquial Egyptian Arabic, poverty is like,” said Knapp. Middle East Studies Pro­ which he said was much Knapp said this new ap­ gram, and others like it, can different from standard preciation developed as a be found at bestsemesror. Some of the sights Knapp has been able to see have included the Pyramids of Egypt (top) and the Citadel in Cairo, seen above (photos from Andrew Knapp). Arabic in its syntax and tesult of his stay with the com. Social Work majors use internships for hands-on career experience by ANDREW MCCULLEY to seeing how the process geriatrics, Reardon hopes to your life,” Reardon said. World Relief is an organiza­ “The experience is re­ works, with the paperwork use this experience to figure Chelsea Michelson is also tion which works primarily ally cool,” Michelson said. Social work majors at and dealing with clients. out what she wants for the doing her junior internship with refugees. “Seeing case work being NNU complete intern­ Junior BCristin Plyler is done, working and engag­ ships as part of their major’s also working at World Re­ ing with clients. Being requirements. lief, and is using her time there helps me understand The students complete there to fulfill her intern­ how involved social work their internships junior and WORLD RELIEF ship as well. Michaelson is. It deepens my cultural senior year. VP 0 and Plyler commute to the understanding.” Junior social work major, Boise area World Relief “Social work and com­ Miriam Reardon, who will Reatdon hopes to work at bigger picture. this semester. headquarters each week. passion go hand in hand,” start her internship next se­ Harrison’s Hospice to com­ She hopes to learn from She is completing a practi- Michelson loves watching Michelson said. “This is mester, describes the intern­ plete het internship. the patients’ perspective. cum internship with World the correlations between her compassion into action; and ship as a good opportunity. Although she does not “You value life differently Relief, which involves a internship experience and that’s where my heart is.” She is looking forward necessarily want to work in when you see the end of great deal of observation. the classroom.

World Relief is aimed toward helping people who have fallen victim to disaster situations around the globe (photos from worldrelief.org). 8 SPORTS NOVEMBER 12,2008

Volleyball falls after seven game winning streak

b y LAURIE BURGEMEISTER last meeting with CWU on the game with 16 kills and Oct. 16. 14 digs and Dranginis had RYAN Lady Crusaders volleyball Coach Jared Sliger said 14 kills and 2 blocks. VAN BEEK team racked up its winning that five sets was not ideal, The Lady Crusaders are streak to seven last Thurs­ but the players made up for now 15-8 overall and 9-5 in day, but it ended on Sat­ it by making big plays when GNAC play. They will fin­ urday when the team was it was needed. ish the season this Thursday defeated by Seattle Pacific Along with her 19 kills, facing Western Oregon Uni­ University. Dranginis had 7 blocks and versity and Saturday against Thursday night Cammy 44 swings without an error. Saint Martin’s University, Dranginis took a season best Lindsay Forseth added 12 both away games. 19 kills in the GNAC game kills and 16 digs while Eki Amy Fiigginson, against Central Washington Punimata haS 43 assists on Dranginis, Haley Hevern University. Dranginis is part the offense. and Erika Schaub have all of a group of four volleyball The Crusaders ended the been named to the 2008 students selected for the game 25-19, 29-27, 23-25, Great Northwest Athletic GNAC Academic All-Star 23-25, 15-11. Conference Academic All- team. On Saturday night the la­ Conference volleyball team. The CWU Wildcats dies were defeated by Seattle Athletes are eligible for the Name: Ryan Van Beek broke NNU’s streak of 16 Pacific University in five sets team if their grade point av­ Sport: Baseball consecutive winning sets. 25-14, 23-25, 25-20, 22- erage is 3.2 or higher and if Majon Business The ‘Sadets have not gone 15, 9-15. they are in their second year Administration five sets in a game since their Amanda Boschma ended of university competition. Year: Sophomore

What is your best career moment? Hitting a game-tying home run in the last inning of the Little League All-Star semi­ final. We ended up winning, no big deal.

What is your claim to fame? Being the little brother of Jimmy and Katie Van Beek...and only having 4 knuckles on one hand.

What is your favorite quote? “Those who work the hard­ est are the last to surrender.”

Who inspires you? Volleyball players Eki Punimata and Lindsay Forseth prepare for the next set at their gam e on Thursday against Central W ashington University (pho­ My father, of course, he’s to by Andrea Schilling). invincible.

What is your most embar­ Crusader intramural teams grab two home victories in C of I challenge rassing moment? Completely losing my byJAELHENTHORN Frisbee match-up and were playing stellar defense. fans alike. Community Re­ team beat the ‘Yotes. Team pants in a high school soc­ forced to forfeit in the fris­ Other key players included lations Coordinator Tony members included Colby cer game... and having it NNU shows athletic su­ bee golf match-up. Dane Manley, Stephan Napier ran the barbeque. McCarty, Adam Lyon, caught on tape. periority over cross-town This year’s flag football Welch, Jay Younger, Brian President Lacey Smith Craig Wolfe, Macey Men- rival College of Idaho. The game was played on NNU Loeber, Michael Hoyt and was seen supporting the dez-Vigo, Chelsea Michel- What was the best Kanga­ NNU vs. C of I challenges home turf on Nov. 6. The Brandon Vaughn. Crusaders at both of these son, Bailey Osborne, Alicia roo Court fine? have become a tradition Crusaders won 20-0. Jared Jay Younger was side­ games. She is responsible Stuart and Tim Straight. The team fined the coaches leading up to the grand May, Grant Miller and Ty­ lined due to a shoulder in­ for setting up the competi­ The match score was 2-0. for all going and getting finale, which is the men’s ler McCarty scored touch­ jury suffered in the NNU tions. President Smith was NNU won the first game matching haircuts. basketball game at the Ida­ downs. Extra points were intramural championship reported to have an awe­ 25-17 and the second ho Center. scored by Dan Bechtold game. Brandon Vaughn some performance against game 25-21. Straight said What cartoon character In this year’s challenges and McCarty. The team fought through a knee in­ C of I in the powder-puff the Crusaders “played like a would you be? Why? NNU won powder-puff was lead by quarterback jury that occurred near the game that took place a team. Colby had some big I would be the roadrunner, football, flag football and Brandon Johnson. Jor­ end of the game. week earlier. hits, and Craig and I were because it takes me way too volleyball. The Crusaders dan Freiburghaus sported SGA provided hot dogs Earlier in the day the big on the outside.” long to get to first base. only lost in the ultimate his pink bandana while to both ‘Votes and ‘Sader NNU intramural volleyball Who is your favorite pro­ fessor? Why? Sports Box Dr. Anstine—because he made Cornerstone Women’s soccer; 1-18-1 awesome. Men’s soccer: 10-8-2 Give a shout out: To the Bombers and Dirt Volleyball: 15-8 Bags: Let’s all be friends again. P.S. Morse, I still have Men’s basketball: 1-0 a bruise... Women’s basketball: 1-0 NOVEMBER 12, 2008 SPORTS 9

* Sports4 Blurbs

NEW YORK — Tim Lincecum wins the National League Cy Young Award in his second major league season. He went 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA and is only the second San Francisco Giants pitcher to earn the honor.

UNDATED — Pro foot­ ball is America’s No. 1 sport in part because the NFL has always known how to legiti­ mize and glorify its violence in “greatest hits” videos and highlight segments. But hard hits are being viewed much differently by the Women’s soccer ends the season with an overtime defeat league these days — result­ ing in a stream of fines and byJAELHENTHORN Sophomore Stacy Beck­ Herman had 103 saves on honored the soccer team by to make the GNAC All- objections from players. man found the net for the the season. serving it a formal dinner. Academic Soccer Team rhis The women’s soccer Crusaders. She received The women’s season was According to sophomore year. In order to make the LOS ANGELES — No­ team ended its season the ball from fellow sopho­ one with a lot of struggles. baseball player Ryan Van GNAC All-Academic team body around Southern with a heart-breaking loss more, Kim Bowen. Sopho­ However, they showed a lot Beek, the men cooked spa­ one must maintain a 3.2 California has forgotten the against Central Washing­ more goalkeeper Pip Her­ of heart. As a young team, ghetti, garlic bread, salad GPA and have played for Stanford debacle of last year, ton University. The team man fought for 8 saves. there is plenty of hope for and brownies. The ladies two seasons or more. All when the 41-point under­ played Nov. 8 as part of the The Crusaders finish future seasons. This one showed up in dresses while three girls have made the dog Cardinal handed the Homecoming festivities. 1-18-1 on the season. Their will be looked upon as a the men were seen wearing All-Academic team three Trojans their only loss at The girls battled in the victory came on Sept. 17. rebuilding year or a char­ slacks and button-up shirts years in a row. Also recog­ Los Angeles Coliseum in the last game of their war-torn They beat cross-town rivals. acter building season. The accented with ties. nized were Kim Bowen, past 43 games. No. 6 USC, a season, sending the game College of Idaho. They shut girls are competitors and In other news, seniors Kendra Courcy, Marie 23-point favorite, gets a shot into overtime. They lost in them out 2-0. will never be satisfied with Angie Duryea, Jenna John­ Smith, Liz Gross, and Pip at revenge this weekend in minute 97 when the Wild­ Beckman had 4 goals losing. They put in a lot of son and Hannah Mohs set Herman. Palo Alto. cats scored their second on the season. She led work. an academic example. They goal of the game. the team in goals scored. The men’s baseball team were among 8 Crusaders ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Davis Love III remembers what a big deal it was when Lanny Wadkins won for the The lady Crusaders take down NCU and alumni 20th time on the PGA Tour, mainly because it separated him from everyone else and Brady leads the team with 22 points Saturday came with a lifetime exemp­ tion. These days, 20 tour wins might be the equiva­ byJAELHENTHORN with 9 points and 13 re­ part of the Homecoming lent to a 300-game winner bounds. Fellow freshman festivities. The alumni were in baseball. NNU hosted Northwest Julianne Bazzi also received coached by NNU Hall of Christian University in significant playing time. Famer Roger Schmidt. NEW YORK — Rays their season opener on Nov. According to head coach The ladies will tip off for third baseman Evan Longo­ 7. The Lady Crusaders put a Kelli Lindley, the team’s their first regular season ria and Cubs catcher Geo- tally in the win column with goal this season is to go game on the road Nov. 15 vany Soto are the AL and a final score of 78-66. undefeated in the Johnson against Cal State Dominguez NL Rookies of the Year. The Crusaders kept NCU Sports Center. Hill at the Eva Schicke Me­ Longoria, the first Tampa Beacons on their heels, On Nov. 8 rhe current morial Classic in Stanislaus, Bay player to win the award, scoring 20 points before the Crusaders played against Cali. Their first home game is a unanimous choice. Soto, Beacons could crack their the alumni. The Crusaders of the regular season will who helped Chicago win the goose egg. By half time, the won the game 94-65. be Nov. 21 against Cascade NL Central, collects all but Crusaders had a sizable lead Senior Janee Olds had 21 College. one vote. with a score of 41-24. points in the game. Lind­ Junior guard Lindsay Bra­ say Brady, Jenn Williams, CHARLOTTE, N.C. — dy was on fire. She led the Julianne Bazzi and Brittany As Jimmie Johnson closed team, scoring 22 points in Roggenkamp scored dou­ in on a record-tying third the game. NNU’s consistent ble-digit figures. NASCAR championship, forward Brittany Roggen- The Crusaders’ own con­ ABC inexplicably dumped kamp scored 14 points dur­ ditioning coach, Jessi Mets, its coverage with 34 laps to ing the night. played for the alumni, put­ Junior Lindsay Brady, the go. The decision didn’t have The Crusaders our-shot ting up 16 points. Jenny leading scorer for the game, the same consequences of and out-rebounded the McCarthy, the wife of coach drives to the hoop against football’s infamous “Heidi” Northwest Christian College Beacons to guarantee a win. McCarthy, added another game, but it certainly didn’t Saturday in their 78-66 do much for NASCAR, Freshman Briaunna King 15 for the alumni. victory (photo by Jenn had a good first appearance The alumni game is a H ush). either. 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 12, 2008

‘The Servant of Two Masters’ is charmingly confounding

nearly half his height to fill the role of the hunchback Brighella. Charissa Dufour brought out her feminine rage as the candy chucking Smeraldina. Aimee Niles and Matthew REVIEW Davis dramatically brought to life the p*ths of two very by ALLISON HAWN confused lovers, Beatrice and Florindo. Rachel Allen and Nate Last Thursday marked the Paine pulled off the on­ opening of the fall play “The stage lovers/off-stage bitter Servant of Two Mastets” by enemies with convincing Carlo Goldoni. clarity. The cast, under the direc­ Lacey Smith and Hannah tion of Jonathan Perry, did a Beers pulled off the aging fantastic job. characters of Dr. Lombardi The play—actually a play and Pantalone spectacularly. within a play—is a more Eli Kamplain made a twisted, more complex perfect, Kramer-like Truf- version of Shakespeare’s faldino. Jarrod Zinn and “A Midsummer Night’s Amanda Konzal, playing Dteam.” multiple parts throughout It’s a tale of misguided the play, made wonderful lovers and hopelessly idiotic additions to the cast. confounders. What ensues Keats the cat—courte- is arguably more entertain­ sey of Professor Jennifer ing than Shakespeare’s tale Chase—also made ap­ Above; Dr. Lombardi and of confusion. pearances as both a pet Silvo in Act I, played by The cast did a splendid and a possible dinner dish Lacey Smith and Nate job of engaging the audi­ throughout the play. Paine. Left: Florindo (Matt ence; there wasn’t a scene Overall “The Servant of Davis) and Elias Kamplain that went uninterrupted by Two Masters” was splendid­ (Truffaldino) interact dur­ ing the cast's first dress re­ audience laughter. And the ly produced and acted. hearsal (photos by Andrea cast involved the audience The humor and wit were Schilling). in several instances by ac­ well balanced with the dra­ tually asking for answers to matization brought to it by questions. the actresses and actors on The cast was very well stage; congratulations to selected for their roles— those who were involved especially those that were with its production. forced to cross-dress to ful­ fill them. Grant Miller stooped to

‘Body Piercing Saved My Life explores Christian music genre

journey through the mu­ community by extension. for Spin and the Wash- publications, writes about were motivated by a sincere sic world; it’s all about the Beaujon, who has written ington Post, among other his experiences with various concern for others. quirks, both good and bad, Christian music events over This book is Beaujon’s of the Christian music in­ the course of a year, during honest and personal explo­ dustry and the Christian which time he interviewed ration of a subculture that community. several industry people. is often at odds with his He writes with stylistic own professional field of REVIEW Christian rock music has always been an elusive brilliance, using pop culture journalism. category. There are “Chris­ references galore to make It would be a valuable b y RACHAEL FINCH tian bands,” Christians- the journey entertaining as read for all Christians, but in-a -band and bands with well as enlightening. it would be particularly Add the Billboard Top the ever-elusive “positive While Beaujon is often beneficial for teenagers and 40 and Christian musi­ message.” blunt about the odd andyoung adults. These audi­ cians and you get guys with What’s more, there is an unpleasant characteris­ ences are most likely to ap­ guitars wearing yellow and entirely separate network of tics of the Christian music preciate Beaujon’s style and black spandex emulating record labels and marketing business, he is also sympa­ pop culture references. popular hair bands; or at schemes for Christian mu­ thetic to the industry and to For young and old, Chris­ least that is what it meant sic; it is a universe in itself Christians. tian and non-Christian; this in the 80’s. “Body Piercing Saved My He notes that, while the book is an in-depth look at From the sometimes Life” is an attempt by An­ Christian industry often a modern, relevant cultural questionable lyrics of Pe­ drew Beaujon to understand settles for mediocrity, he has divide. dro the Lion to the scandal the growing phenomenon discovered Christian bands of Amy Grant sun bathing of Christian rock, both its that are musical gems, and nude, “Body Piercing Saved styles and its guidelines, and that most of the Christians My Life” is no ordinary to understand the Christian encountered in his research NOVEMBER 12, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 David Bazan creates music Meatless options for the vegetarians about religious struggle among family and friends

Pedro the Lion on Tooth heavy. & Nail records in 1997, The song “Options,” by ALLISON HAWN calcium and can help lower vegetarian or vegan friend­ Bazan’s tranquil voice has off of “Control,” is a sad cholesterol and can even ly are also relatively easy carried messages of reli­ glimpse at a couple that is There are alternatives to improve bone density. to find. Any number of gious struggle that are jux­ not in love, but remains turkey on Thanksgiving If you still want to stay combinations of steamed taposed with the peaceful married out of convenience. day. somewhat traditional there vegetables can be used to tone of his music. Bazan sings “1 could never Tradition in most homes are several brands of faux- supplement the meal. Bazan created quite a divorce you without a good during the Thanksgiving turkey that one can buy that If the meal is still lack­ REVIEW stir in the Christian music reason, and though I may holiday is to carve up a large are soy and tofu based prod­ ing in protein, a num­ scene as he began to deviate never have to, it’s good to turkey; however, some peo­ ucts. Some popular brands ber of soups can be made b y RACHAEL FINCH from the sttig^ evangelical have options.” ple do not wish to partake that can be found locally with black beans, various ideals expected' by his up­ Headphones is Bazan’s in this particular tradition. are Tofurky, Veggie Turkey vegetables and soy-based If ever a musician wore bringing and his existence most experimental project, Vegetarians and vegans need Breast and Field Roast. vinaigrettes. his heart on his sleeve, it in the Christian industry. relying heavily on synthe­ to eat too. Luckily there are If you are looking for Of course these are just would have to be David After “Whole,” Bazan left sizers. The band is more some alternatives for those a strictly vegetarian meat some basic ideas, but there Bazan—in a strictly non­ Tooth & Nail and entered reminiscent of The Postal who do not wish to feast on alternative, you might try are many more creative ways emo sense. the general market. Service than of any of Ba­ fowl. some more traditional egg- to make sure that vegetar­ Pedro the Lion, Head­ Through Pedro’s three zan’s other work. A great replacement for based dishes. Deviled eggs ians and vegans are included phones, David Bazan: albums and two four-track Bazan’s most recent solo meat at any holiday food- with a touch of paprika on in the holiday feast. choose whichever band/ albums. Headphones’ one effort, “Fewer Moving fest is cooked tofu. Accord­ the top have been a tradi­ Simply going online and soloist you will, they are all album, and Bazan’s one solo Parts,” is a middle ground ing to the Foundation of tion in my family for several typing in “vegan vegetarian Bazan with different stylis­ album, Bazan has contin­ between Pedro the Lion Integrated Medicine, tofu is years now. Thanksgiving” will net you tic nuances. ued to convey his religious, and Headphones. It’s more a great source of protein and Side dishes that are a ton of results. Bazan, like Ben Gib- emotional and intellectual upbeat than Pedro, with bard and Conor Oberst, journey through his music more synthesizer, but not Vegetarians are able to has been responsible for with utmost honesty. nearly as much synthesizer survive this holiday season by using meat aiternatives multiple bands that con­ Pedro the Lion makes as Headphones. with fruits and vegetabie sist mainly of himself, with Death Cab for Cutie sound Fans of Death Cab for to compiement the No­ the support of some other upbeat. But do not let the Cutie, Band of Horses vember feast (photo from musicians. mellow sound be mislead­ and The Decemberists will wikicommons). From his first release with ing; the lyrical content is probably like Bazan.

David Bazan, turned soio artist, caiis Edmonds, Wash, home (photos from wikicommons). 12 HUMOR NOVEMBER 12, 2008

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