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TtVALPARAISO aUNIVERSITY' TORCS STUDENT NEWSPAPEHR CHICAGO ST. OUT OF MID-CON School, conference reach 'joint decision' on Cougars' athletic exit Dave Tomke compete against members that will reflect its evolving institutional pro­ schools, and offers championships in 19 dif­ of the Mid-Con in non- file. ferent sports. The eight school level may be TORCH SPORTS EDITOR conference matches in vol­ The move has led many to speculate a particularly troubling one for the confer­ The Mid-Continent Conference is on its leyball and men's and about the announcement's connection to an ence, because eight is the minimum number way to becoming an eight-team league. women's basketball. earlier report that the NCAA was investigat­ of schools required for an automatic bid to The conference announced Wednesday Officially, the school ing the CSU athletic department for viola­ the NCAA men's and women's basketball in a press release that Chicago State will compete as a NCAA Division I inde­ tions that could warrant the death penalty for tournament championships. University will withdraw from the confer­ pendent for the next year while searching for the department. The conference office offered no com­ ence effective June 30, 2006. a new conference. The Torch reported on the investigation ment on the possibility of adding more According to the Mid-Con, this was a Both Mid-Continent Conference offi­ on March 2. At that time, it was reported that schools in the near future. IPFW, North joint decision between the school and the cials and Valparaiso University sports media two men's Mid-Con basketball teams had Dakota State, and South Dakota State have conference. relations staff refused further comment been told to look for potential non-confer­ all expressed interest in joining the Mid-Con. CSU has been a member of the Mid- Wednesday. ence replacements for the next season in the Con since 1994, and offers seven sports to CSU president Elnora Daniel has said case CSU was punished severely. Contact Dave Tomke at both men and women. The Cougars will still that the school is looking for a conference The Mid-Con is now down to eight torch .sports @ valpo .edu. E-Mac-apation proclamation Apple users added to wireless network Bonnie Keane TORCH STAFF

Macintosh computer users have some­ thing to be happy about. After months of waiting, they have finally been given access to Valparaiso University's wireless network. "The new Valpo... wireless network has been installed anywhere campus wire­ less is available," said UNIX Systems Administrator Simon Kissler. Although the majority of campus has had access to the wireless network for some time now, Mac users only recently gained access. "When we implemented the wireless network originally, Cisco Systems, the ven­

Kris Schuster/Torch dor of our security solution, indicated that President Alan Harre and Provost Roy Austensen answered questions from a group of about 25 students Wednesday in the Guild-Memorial the solution would... work for Windows and Hall lounge. The event was coordinated by the Guild-Memorial resident assistants. Macintosh as well as other operating sys­ tems," Kissler said. Unfortunately for Mac users at VU, this Harre, Austensen respond to students was not the case. "After we finished testing and imple­ Administrators provide answers to numerous campus hot topics mentation for Windows, our testing with Macintosh revealed that this did not work Jon Eaton "And we have to be thinking that our succes­ Harre's successor for completion. 'as advertised,'" Kissler said. sors will be doing things that we could never Architectural plans for the new Union As a result, Electronic Information TORCH STAFF have imagined." should be ready by the end of October, put­ Services had to work with Cisco engineers In a forum on Thursday, Valparaiso Harre has been president at VU for 18 ting the building on schedule for dedication to develop a way for all students to gain University President Alan Harre and Provost years. Last year he signed a contract with the in January 2009 to celebrate the university's wireless access, a process that has taken Roy Austensen gave students a rare opportu­ university for three additional years. Harre, sesquicentennial anniversary. In addition, almost all of this school year. nity to ask them face-to-face questions. who recently turned .65, has begun to focus plans are being devised for a new education Students will have the option of using Students and administrators assembled in a on molding the university that he wants his building next to Mclntyre Court, as well as the old or new wireless network through the Guild Hall lounge to shed light on issues cur­ successor to inherit. substantial additions to both Neils Science end of this semester. Starting this summer, rently facing the university and the student "We don't want to tie the hands of our and Gellersen centers. though, all wireless access will be through body. successors," said Harre. "We have to make Harre mentioned that another long-term the newly installed network. This new net­ Through the discussion over a wide sure our decisions open doors and don't goal for the university would be to attract a work uses the Clean Access program, with range of topics, the aims of the administra­ close doors." more diverse student body. Minority enroll­ which the majority of VU students are all too tion became clear: to solidify long-term One constant point of interest with stu­ ment at VU has hovered somewhere around familiar. goals that support the mission and image of dents at the forum was the various construc­ 10 percent of the overall student body in Freshmen Mac users Caleb Meyer and VU. tion projects that are scheduled to transform recent years. "We're doing things that our predeces­ VU several times within a number of years, Daniel Trubey are happy about this new net- sors had never imagined," said Austensen. ventures that will eventually depend on see FORUM, page A5 see MACS, page A5

Announcements A2 TONIGHT: 'BIG' VICTORY FRUSTRATING FLUFF FLAVORFUL Classifieds 2,7 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 25 VU nets win over Ridiculous headlines bring Calendar B2 Big Ten's best nothing but frustration, Flicker A8 ON GUARD page A12 page A7 Weather A2 FOR 91 YEARS age A2 A2 FRIDAY, APRIL 21 2006 THE TORCH Campus A nnouncements Timeline for spring 2006 Senate elections What Executive elections for Student Senate will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 24 in the Union. Senator elections will be held in the Union and in respective halls from 9 a.m. to 5 you need p.m. on April 26. Saudi Arabia Culture Night The culture of Saudi Arabia will be explored during an April 23 to know event at the VU Union. Saudi Arabia Culture Night begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The program will begin with a video about the country and its people and will be fol­ lowed by presentations from VU faculty. Muslim students will demonstrate and explain their evening prayer ceremony and answer questions about Saudi culture. Arabic snacks, tea and coffee will be served, giving participants the opportunity to meet some of the 80 Saudi students currently attending VU. WVUR's spring concert WVUR will host its spring concert on Friday, April 28. Three bands will perform in the Union Great Hall at 8:30 p.m. imme­ diately following comedian Rebecca Corry, who will start off the evening at 7 p.m. The entire night is free and open to the public. Bands scheduled to play include "This Is Me Smiling," "Nate And His Kite" and "Chimera Twilight." Students celebrate Shakespeare's birthday Theatre students at VU will celebrate the birthday of history's most renowned playwright by performing a series of scenes and songs from Shakespeare's plays on April 22. Students in Valparaiso's chapter of theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega will honor the Bard in an event at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store in Valparaiso. The hour-long event is free and open to the public and also will include Shakespeare games "Whose lover are you?" and "The biting barbs of Shakespeare." "Romeo and Juliet" to end theatrical season A production of William Shakespeare's tragic romance "Romeo and Juliet" will conclude this year's VU Department of Theater season. The tale of two star-crossed lovers is one of Katelyn Ryan/Torch Shakespeare's most popular tragedies, and VU's production has Professor Bonita Neff talks with junior Kevin Grimoldby and senior Caitiin Hart, Public Relations partners displaying their been modeled on how "Romeo and Juliet" would have been project The Use of Public Relations in High Profiles/Celebrity Image Restoration Cases" as part or the seventh annual VU produced at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Performances are at Celebration of Undergraduate Research. Grimoldby and Hart's project was one of nearly 60 presented in the Center for 8 p.m. April 28 and May 5, 2 p.m. April 29 and May 6 and 7 the Arts on Wednesday. p.m. April 30 and May 7 in the University Theater. Tickets are sold out for the April 28-30 performances. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students, and may be pur­ chased by calling the VU box office at ext. 5162. printed as a service of The Torch Citizens for Stant VUPD Citizens for Stant invites students to meet the Green Party can­ didate for Secretary of State in the 2006 election in Valparaiso r e D o r t on Thursday, April 27. Bill Stant will speak on "What the Green April 9 a non-student, was found to have a jects inside Alumni Hall with no spe­ prior suspended Indiana drivers cific location given. Reporting offi­ Party Means to You." His visit is being sponsored by VUPD responded to Brandt Hall in license and an outstanding Elkhart cers located a fire extinguisher that EarthTones, SALT and Green Peas as part of an Earth Week cel­ reference to a fireworks complaint County warrant for failure to appear. had been discharged on the second ebration. Please join the greens at 8 p.m. in Neils 234 to find out near the main entrance involving two The driver was placed under arrest for floor hallway. The extinguisher was about their progress, their goals and how you can help. male subjects. The subjects were listed charges and transported to transported to VUPD for re-charging American Chamber Trio performs at recital gone prior to officer's arrival with no Porter County Jail and is now await­ and replacement. further reported incidents. The American Chamber Trio will perform classical and contem­ ing extradition. porary chamber music during an April 30 recital at the April 16 Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. The recital will begin April TO April 12 VUPD observed a passenger car trav­ at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. A VUPD officer observed a student VUPD responded to a hit-and-run eling at a high rate of speed north­ walking in the area of North Campus Last Chamber Concert Band Performance traffic accident that occurred in park­ bound on Linwood Avenue from Drive and Union Street. The student ing lot 50 near Weseman Hall. The Highway 30. The vehicle was travel­ VU's Chamber Concert Band will perform a variety of contem­ appeared to be expressing pain and- driver had parked in the lot and upon ing at 62 mph in a 20 mph zone. The porary and traditional works for band during an April 28 con­ was also favoring his right hand. The returning noticed damage to the driv­ vehicle was stopped and a traffic tick­ cert to conclude its 2005-2006 season. The concert begins at reporting officer made contact with er side of his 2001 Toyota Corolla. et was issued for a speeding infrac­ 7:30 p.m. in VU's Chapel of the Resurrection; tickets are $15 the student, who stated he may have The complainant had no suspects or tion. for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students. For more broken a finger on his right hand dur­ witnesses at the time of report. concert and ticket information, call the Box Office at ext. 5162. April 18 ing an intramural basketball game Damages resulted under $1,000. VU Jazz Fest to host Dee Dee Bridgewater inside the ARC. The student declined VUPD responded to Brandt Hall in reference to a bicycle theft report. Music legend Dee Dee Bridgewater will bring her French-fla­ any medical treatment and said he VUPD responded to a report from a The reporting officer met with the vored jazz vocals to close out the 21st annual Valparaiso would follow up with the VU Health professor at the VUCA. The profes­ owner who advised the bicycle was University Jazz Fest. Bridgewater will perform two concerts on Center. sor's Epson projector was stolen from taken from the south main entrance April 22 in the Union. The first performance will be held at 7 his unlocked classroom. The item was April 11 bike rack. The bike was described as p.m.; the second will begin at 9:30. Tickets are $21 for the gen­ valued at $1,500. There were no sus­ VUPD performed a traffic stop on a a black and gray Giant 24-speed eral public, $15 for senior citizens and VU alumni and $9 for pects at the time of report. Chevy truck at Monroe and Locust students, faculty and staff. mountain bike with front shocks. The streets for a child restraint violation. April 14 suspect had broken the lock and Health Center holds The ABCs of Diabetes' The officer found the child was not VUPD responded to an anonymous removed the secured bicycle from the The VU Health Center is sponsoring a free educational series restrained or in a car seat. The driver, call in reference to intoxicated sub­ rack. presented by Medtronic MiniMed. The class will benefit those taking insulin but who still have trouble controlling their blood sugars. The class will be held at 6 p.m. on April 24 in the College of Nursing, room 105. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP call ext. 5060. The Torch corrects its mistakes. EWB hosts free pancake breakfast corrections If you spot something you believe is a factual error, Engineers Without Borders is holding a free pancake breakfast clarifications contact Assistant Editor Tom Sage at at St. Teresa of Avila Student Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on (219) 464-5426 or [email protected]. April 30. A free-will offering will be collected and all proceeds will directly benefit EWB's trip to Kenya in May.

TONIGHT: SAT. AM: SAT. PM: SUNDAY: Little Short Tiny Itty-bitty Patchy clouds Partly sunny Partly cloudy Partly sunny Low 44 High 67° Low 46° High 65° w e a ll\ THE TORCH CAMPUS NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 A3 Down in the mumps Epidemic sweeping Midwest college campuses

Annie Elzey swelling in the jaw area. The virus is passed through saliva, and is generally contagious TORCH STAFF for four to five days after symptoms have It is an illness college students have not disappeared." had reason to worry about for more than Janet Foglesong, a nurse practitioner two decades. with the VU Health Center, cautions stu­ "We haven't heard about mumps in a dents to be aware of this epidemic, its prox­ What do you think about VUPD's decision to put • long time," sophomore Emily Boedecker imity and its possibility of reaching campus. uniformed officers on Student Escort Service vans? said. She suggests being on the lookout for symp­ But many people are hearing plenty toms and to take care in frequent hand Nick Kovatch, sophomore about it now, and with good reason. The washing, covering your mouth when you "I think it will hopefully discourage kids from largest mumps outbreak in 17 years is cough and not sharing eating utensils or drinking too much, but the sad reality is that it will sweeping college campuses and areas drinks. probably encourage kids to drink and drive." across the Midwest. The problem is not Beyond the usual dormancy of such ill­ likely to end soon as nearly 400 people in nesses, what is more perplexing is that 68 Iowa, Kansas, Illinois and Nebraska fall percent of those diagnosed have received victim to this unexpected, inexplicable the recommended measles, mumps and Chad McKenna, senior infection. rubella vaccination. Many infected patients With a highly contagious viral infec­ have even received two MMR vaccine "I think it's a bad idea because it might force tion such as mumps, experts worry the con­ doses. women to stay in off-campus places and put them tamination could continue to spread. Close So while many students like Boedecker in dangerous situations." living quarters, shared utensils, exercise feel assured in VU's relative distance from areas and affectionate behaviors make this epidemic, it is important to ensure that transmission easier and more likely. This is good health continues by taking preventa­ perhaps why 48 percent of those diagnosed tive measures. Miles Janssen, sophomore have been between the ages of 17 and 25. "In general, outbreaks we've been "It's an interesting idea, but I don't know if it will The University of Iowa, where the epi­ hearing about lately like SARS and the bird work. I don't know if it will stop people from demic is believed to have begun, reported flu don't affect us here," Boedecker said. drinking." 24 mumps cases on campus. Also, a high "It's the university's responsibility to stay number of confirmed mumps patients at current with health reports and to take Kansas State University. action of alerting students. I think we'd be According to the Kansas State well enough informed to prepare (to handle Nile Sandeen, sophomore Collegian, "Mumps is a viral infection of an outbreak)." "I understand why VUPD does it, but I think the the salivary glands characterized by symp­ Contact Annie Elzey at risk of drinking and driving is a more important toms including headaches, fevers and torch .news@valpo .edu. issue."

Kent State sorority on probation for racial award "Blackest member" honor puts Chi Omega on the ropes Carol Biliczky "We don't believe they're racist," she said. "We just think it's an insensitivity KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS issue." Kent State University officials have Parker, who is studying magazine jour­ placed the Chi Omega sorority on probation nalism, said she was "shocked that some­ for giving a "blackest member" award to a thing like that happened. I thought it was bla­ white woman. tantly stupid of them to do that." The sorority will not be able to hold The chapter could face disciplinary social functions while officials investigate action as a result of the college administra­ the incident, which occurred at a formal din­ tion's investigation, which could take a cou­ ner-dance at the Student Center Ballroom on ple of days. Saturday. Greg Jarvie, dean of students and The president of Chi Omega's KSU ombudsman, said the chapter could be sus­ chapter, marketing major Marisa Stroud, pended or lose its charter. released a written statement to the media A spokeswoman for the national Chi apologizing for the award. She declined to Omega sorority, which is headquartered in comment further or answer questions. Memphis, Tenn., said it is developing an On April 13, three sorority members met "action plan" to prevent future incidents. with black students and KSU administrators "The award was a poor decision by a for an hour, according to Sasha Parker, pres­ few individuals and was not chapter-sanc­ ident of Black United Students. Parker said tioned," spokeswoman Jessica de the Chi Omega members told the group that Graffenreid said. "We don't tolerate anything the award was a joke among friends, not a like this." Kris Schuster/Torch slap at black students. A second meeting between the universi­ United States Representative Pete Visclosky discusses the current state of the American worker at a speech Wednesday at Neils Science Center. Visclosky is in his ninth term Parker said she could accept that expla­ ty's Chi Omega chapter, which reportedly representing Northwest Indiana's first Congressional district. nation, noting that the student who received has no black members, and other student the award brought a black date to the event. groups has been scheduled. Service fraternity volunteers save Michigan City camp Alpha Phi Omega annually travels to Boy Scout of America facility to conduct maintenance

Bonnie Keane cleaning, painting and any other mainte­ America when they were younger. They ty to go," APO member Tim Barringer said. nance that was necessary." view APO and Tope as opportunities to con­ "It's a lot of fun." TORCH STAFF More than 10 years after its first trip, tinue their involvement with those organiza­ Although Tope is the largest individual Single-handedly saving a youth camp APO is still going to Tope in April every year tions. service project of the year, APO members from closing may seem like a daunting task, to do maintenance work and to ensure that This year's trip to Tope is scheduled for also participate in a variety of other projects. but one campus group has done that and the camp can remain open. this weekend, and planned projects include This year members worked at Spring Valley, more. The Boy Scouts of America is the main staining cabins, making picnic tables and delivered Valentine's Day cards to Zeta Gamma is Valparaiso University's group that uses Tope, and more than 1,000 weeding the grounds. Past projects have Canterbury Place Nursing and Rehabilitation chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coed Boy Scouts visit the camp every year. Tope is included building an open-air pavilion, a Center, sent a group to the Martin Luther service fraternity. When APO members also home to a summer camp program and an walking bridge, decks and a latrine. King Service Day and assembled a team for heard that Camp Topeneebee, located in annual Klondike Derby. This service project represents a signifi­ Relay for Life, among other things. Michigan City, was scheduled to close, they "APO has traditionally had a relation­ cant time commitment. APO members will "We follow three cardinal principles, decided to do something about it. ship with the Boy Scouts of America," APO head to Tope on Friday evening so that they which are leadership, friendship and serv­ "We found out that the reason for trying alumnus Dustin Wunderlich said. "Tope is a can enjoy fellowship before beginning work ice," Powell said. "We are charged to do to close the camp was because it was run good opportunity to (enhance that relation­ on Saturday. The group plans to work from 7 service to the fraternity, to the campus, to the down, so we decided to do service projects to ship)." a.m. until 5 p.m. community and to the nation." get it functional again," APO member Gwen Wunderlich and several other members When asked about Tope, all APO mem­ Powell said. "Several times a year, brothers of APO were members of either the Boy bers were very enthusiastic. Contact Bonnie Keane at from APO took trips to Tope to do building, Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of "We do require everyone in the fraterni­ torch .news® valpo .edu. A4 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS THE TORCH Sexual assault a fabricated story "Personal problems" lead to fake report of sexual assault; charges pending for woman

TORCH STAFF Both city and Valparaiso University police departments had additional officers assigned to patrol The 25-year-old woman who the area of the alleged assault, and reported a sexual assault at the the report had residents, including Compass Pointe apartment complex VU students, on edge and on the on the evening of March 21 has lookout. While some student resi­ recanted her allegations. dents weren't worried by the fabri­ According to the Valparaiso cated assault, others feared for their University Police Department, after safety. conducting numerous interviews The case has been forwarded to with the woman, she admitted to the Porter County Prosecutors authorities that the assault never Office for review to determine if occurred and said she fabricated the any charges will be filed against the story due to "personal problems." woman for filing the false report. Senate says study abroad 2006 declared "Year of Study Abroad" in hopes of encouraging collegiate international travel

Keli Senkevich Africa. Peter Schiffman, EAC faculty THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE (UC-DAVIS) director, said the EAP immersion Uncle Sam wants America's provides students with the opportu­ youth to get out of the country. Last nity to truly experience another cul­ November, the U.S. Senate passed a ture and detach themselves from resolution declaring 2006 as the America for an extended period of "Year of Study Abroad." The reso­ time. lution states that the U.S. education­ "This kind of program is differ­ al system is responsible for ensuring ent," he said. "It's more challeng­ that "citizens of the United States ing, and the potential rewards are are globally literate." greater." Furthermore, the resolution Citing a lack of international notes that according to the Coalition news in local newspapers and of International Education, institu­ America's ethnocentric culture, tions of higher education are strug­ Schiffman and Adams said there is a gling to graduate enough students need for students to study abroad. with the language skills and cultural Spending time in another coun­ competence necessary to meet the try forces students to step out of Kris Schuster/Torch current demands of business, gov­ their comfort zone and become Illegal file sharing is a problem that every university faces, including Valparaiso University. However, Mike Yohe, ernment and educational institu­ more independent. Students return executive director of EIS, believes VU students are becoming more respectful of digital rights. tions. more "cosmopolitan and thought­ In acknowledging that students ful" individuals, Adams added. need to study abroad, the Senate Also, studying abroad gives stu­ highlighted its commitment to dents a competitive edge in the job encourage universities, businesses market after graduation, she said. Downsized downloading and the American population to pro­ Senior and peer adviser Chris mote and expand study abroad Wong spent his junior year in Illegal file transferring remains problematic at campuses opportunities. Madrid and studied at the Staff and peer advisers at the Universidad Complutense de nationwide, but VU incidents have decreased in the past year University of California at Davis Madrid, where he took political sci­ ence, anthropology, and Spanish lit­ resources for people to use in intellectual pursuits, not Education Abroad Center support John Dimmick erature courses. as police." the government's efforts to stress TORCH STAFF the importance of studying abroad. Aside from privacy issues, other factors exist that Wong said he was interested in further complicate the problem of monitoring illegal "We're pleased to know that at exploring what was outside the According to a recent study by the Intellectual file transfers. the congressional level they're real­ United States and had never trav­ eled alone before. Property Institute, approximately one-third of all col­ "Even if music is being loaded across the net­ izing this is important," said Diane Adams, EAC associate director. lege students across the United States download music work, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's illegal. "It was pretty eye-opening," illegally. Although specific downloading habits cannot There are places where you can go and legally down­ Currently, EAC staff is work­ Wong said about his year in Madrid. be tracked at Valparaiso University, it is still an issue load music, and those are mentioned in the student ing with students to help them pre­ He said students should consid­ that Electronic Information Services must deal with. guide," said Yohe. pare for the upcoming May 17 er seeing what opportunities are deadline for the systemwide "If we get a specific DMCA (Digital Millennium Just because it is tough to monitor illegal file available even if it means extending Education Abroad Program's graduation by a quarter or two. Copyright Act) complaint from the Recording transfers doesn't mean that EIS isn't able to take immersion offerings at top universi­ Industry Association of America or the Business action against those accused by authorities of illegally "The experience you'll have - ties in countries like France, Hong Software Alliance, we take certain actions which we distributing files. you can't compare it to anything," Kong, New Zealand and South are required by law to take," said Mike Yohe, execu­ "As a service provider, we have to abide by the he said. tive director of EIS. Digital Millennium Copyright Act," said Yohe. "If Despite not being as widely publicized as the there's a complaint that is properly formed, then we're high-profile lawsuits, VU students have been singled required to take immediate action to remove that College Square out by authorities as illegally providing copyrighted infringing material from our network, which essential­ files to other users via peer-to-peer networks. ly means that the connection gets unplugged." Apartments However, the number of incidents this year is smaller However, despite the occasional complaint letter, than it has been in the past. Yohe believes that the student body is getting better at "There haven't been very many cases this year - respecting digital rights. Now renting for the 2006-2007 school year maybe there were about 30 cases last year, and there "My sense is that people probably are under­ have been fewer than that this year," said Yohe. standing better what the rules are here, or they may be Corner of College and Brown Streets Although it is known from the DMCA complaints getting their music other ways. But it's not the prob­ Four bedrooms • Two full baths that illegal file sharing occurs on campus, Yohe admits lem that it was, and more people are aware of the pos­ that privacy concerns prevent the precise monitoring sibility of their computer being used as a server with­ Stove • Refrigerator • Dishwasher of online activity. out their knowledge," said Yohe. "The woman from "We don't look at content that goes across the the RIAA whom I worked with felt that this universi­ Laundry Facilities network. To look at the content like that would mean ty was doing a pretty good job of trying to educate stu­ that we also look at the content of everything else that dents and act appropriately if there were complaints." went across, like personal e-mail, and we just don't do Contact John Dimmick at Call Connie 462-9952 that," said Yohe. "We view our job as providing [email protected]. THE TORCH CAMPUS NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 A5 ly safe in comparison with many other schools. FORUM, from page Al However, he also recognized that increased "The university has to learn how to attract, safety comes with increased costs. retain and graduate students who are not "What kind of risks are we willing to tol­ Caucasian," Harre said. "If I knew the answer erate, and what kinds of risks are we not will­ to that question, I'd put it in a bottle and sell it ing to tolerate?" asked Harre. to everybody in the country." One topic of recent interest to students was Harre acknowledged that no single strate­ the fact that classes are held on Easter Monday, gy could be employed a wide range of diverse forcing students to either travel back to school students to VU. Depending on their heritage on Easter or to forgo seeing their families on and upbringing, each different group of people that day. Harre and Austensen responded that responds positively to a different aspect of VU. this was due to the "complicated weave" of the After hearing so many plans about the school calendar. future of the university, students began to won­ "If you'd give up a week of spring break, der whether the administration was taking steps we could deal with it," Austensen said. toward improvement in more pressing areas, However, many constituencies are such as student safety on campus. involved in the holiday selection process, and In response, Harre commented that cam­ each group has a stake in which days are class- pus lighting would improve when the new free. building projects are completed. Also, video "If there were a serious student interest in surveillance will be available in the new cam­ changing the calendar, I'd support it," pus parking garages. Harre expressed concern Austensen said. that students may at times get lackadaisical Contact Jon Eaton at Shannon McDonald/Torch about safety due to the fact that VU is relative­ torch .news @ valpo .edu. Senior Whitney Vogel recently was awarded a prestigous entrepreneurial fellowship, named after former Indiana Governor Bob Orr. Vogel is the first VU senior to receive the fellowship. Senior receives elite fellowship Vogel to be paired up with Indianapolis company Brittany Wiehe anything I think my attitude was that it was a good experience no matter what TORCH STAFF happened." Whitney Vogel, a Valparaiso Vogel came across the Orr University senior, recently became the Fellowship under unusual circumstances. first VU student to be selected for the Generally, a student must apply to be a prestigious Governor Bob Orr Indiana part of the fellowship, but this opportuni­ Entrepreneurial Fellowship. ty has never been well known to VU stu­ "I am really excited," said Vogel. dents. "This is definitely the best opportunity I Those working with the Orr have for next year." Fellowship instead looked through some The Orr Fellowship, which was first of the student resumes at the VU Career awarded in 2001, is a competitive pro­ Center and asked a few promising busi­ gram for Indiana col­ ness students to apply lege graduates. "I am really excited. for the fellowship. Those selected to "It was something that be a part of the fellow­ This is definitely the was kind of presented to me so it wasn't some­ ship will be matched best opportunity I have Katelyn Ryan/Torch with a sponsoring thing I was really going Sophomore Fred Spreen works at his laptop computer in the VUCA earlier this week. While Spreen Indiana company and for next year." after," said Vogel. "But I works on a PC, Macintosh computers have recently been added to EIS's wireless network. will have the opportu­ am definitely glad I took nity to gain valuable Whitney Vogel the opportunity to take EIS hopes to continue expanding access to MACS, from page Al work experience by VU Senior the drive to Indianapolis VU's wireless network. working for this com­ because it panned out work. Both expressed annoyance, however, "Currently we are planning on adding pany for two years. During the five years very well." that it was not available sooner. hotspots in the VUCA lobby, Christ College the fellowship has been running, 45 col­ Vogel, who is a business marketing "I couldn't believe the lack of support for Commons, and all Wehrenberg lounges," lege graduates have been given positions major, will be working for Indianapolis- Apple computers before," Trubey said. "I Kissler said. "We are working on providing at the sponsoring companies. based Angie's List, which specializes in thought it was inevitable that they would offer outdoor coverage around the Christopher "They thought a lot of people were consumer rating services. People can this added support, but knowing how slow tech Center and the Chapel meadow in the near leaving Indiana to seek employment," acquire ratings on service-based compa­ support seems to be, I'm glad that I saw it hap­ future." said Vogel. "The purpose of the program nies before hiring them to complete proj­ pen within my lifetime." LeBien Hall will also go wireless over the is to keep people who are educated in the ects by subscribing to Angie's List. Meyer also indicated that he was unable to summer, pending funding from the College of state of Indiana by giving them a job that Vogel expects to begin in the cus­ access the Internet in Gellerson. Kissler antici­ Nursing. Instructions for the new wireless sys­ is unlike any other first job." tomer service sector of the company to pates a smooth transition to the new network. tems can be found on the EIS Web site. Various Becoming a part of the Orr learn how things work at Angie's List and "As with any new service, there are likely software downloads that may be necessary for Fellowship is no small task, however. work her way up to greater responsibili­ to be some minor hurdles to overcome as some computers to use the new wireless net­ Through three rounds of interviews ties during her two years with the fellow­ everybody gets used to it," Kissler said. "I work are available through VU's Intranet. approximately 5,000 applicants are nar­ ship. encourage students to seek the help of their TA Contact Brittany Wiehe at rowed down to 25 who will be invited to "Another nice thing about the fel­ or the Help Desk if they encounter difficulties." torch .news@valpo .edu. participate in "Finalist Day." lowship is that if things work out you can The 25 finalists spend one day in be a part of the company for possibly Indianapolis interviewing with five com­ more than two years," said Vogel. "That panies, but only a small number finalists is the prime focus of the fellowship. To will be employed by the company or be get people in the business so they can see On part of the Orr Fellowship. In 2006,11 of how top management works in hopes that the finalists were employed by a compa­ one day down the road I will start my yourside ny, one of them being Vogel. own company." "It was very intense," said Vogel. 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Some have had great relations ous occasions during the current year. with the student body, some take a hard­ Tomlinson also knows he has his line approach and still others offered a work cut out for him in bringing more passive approach. respectability back to student govern­ Brandon Tomlinson, the sole candi­ ment. "We all share the blame," for an date in this year's presidential election, ineffective year in Senate, Tomlinson believes he can bring a balance of styles said. He knows that he needs to hit the to the president's office. ground running in order to be effective. He describes himself as a "thought­ The Omaha, Neb., native has plans for a ful but quiet" person, and says that one of "mentoring program" in Senate next his strongest qualities is to think critical­ year, which will help new senators get ly about a situation and develop creative accustomed to procedures and find ways approaches to solving problems. to make Senate more effective, which he The first-term senator feels that in says is the key to encouraging good sen­ order to be an effective president, listen­ ators to return for second and third terms. ing is critical, especially when it comes Despite Tomlinson's silent first semes­ to listening to the concerns of the student ter in Senate, he has taken a proactive body. Tomlinson believes that he can also approach in the second semester. He has use his voice to benefit the campus. sponsored or written a number of impor­ He has the desire to once again tant motions and chaired the make the president "a respected voice Administration Committee. He also has among the students and administration," experience, in dealing with the adminis­ tration, and has seen firsthand what it and feels he can be a "voice that can get Josh Weinhold/Torch things done." takes to get the administration to approve Tomlinson will certainly have to Senate moves. Brandon Tomlinson Experience strongly use his voice in order to accom­ Though quiet and mild-mannered, Student Senate, 2005 to current plish many of the objectives in his plat­ Tomlinson is passionate about his work Sophomore University Council, 2005 to current form. The sophomore mechanical engi­ and will bring effective leadership to stu­ Mechanical Engineering Major neering major's primary objectives dent government. While he may not be Senate Seat Allocation Committee involve finding an adequate solution to the ideal candidate for president, we feel Spanish Minor Christ College Steering Committee the credit overload dispute and ensuring he will serve the student body well.

STAFF EDITORIAL The second-term senator has had a All year the biggest question swirling around tendency to think inside-the-box when Student Senate has been its ability to redeem itself it comes to resolving Senate issues. after last year's sham of an "election." With the When he has promoted change, it has passage of an election reform motion earlier this often aimed at making the system more semester, all signs seemed to point to a successful complicated and bureaucratic, exem­ election. plified by Titus's months of research Besides, the bar had been set pretty low as all last year into the possibility of starting that Senate needed to do was ensure that the can­ a caucus system for Senate elections. didate that received the most votes got the chance There's no doubt about the fact that to serve next year, certainly hot too much to ask Titus will bring experience to the vice- for. president position. He has served two Unfortunately, the new system will have to terms as chairman of the Committee on wait until next year to be tested as this year's race Residence and has also served on for both president and vice-president are uncon­ University Council, Educational tested. Policy Committee and Campus While we were hoping this year's election Community Policy Committee. would answer the questions we have had all year, Titus says that there is a need to we are instead left asking new questions, namely, bring legitimacy back to student gov­ why does nobody else bother to run? However, Since nearly all of this year's student ernment, and his high levels of experience in when you stop and think for a minute, it should government elections - including those for the campus governance structures will cer­ come as no surprise that this year's election is president and vice president - are uncontest­ tainly aid in that process. non-existent. ed, there is a notable lack of However, some of Titus' Students who took the time to vote last year campaign materials cluttering Matt Titus tendencies might impede this the walls of campus buildings. saw their voices silenced. Even worse, no one Sophomore path to regaining respectability. with the power to rectify the situation seemed to The one person who has put The Mattoon, 111., native has a Political Science Major care. No one was bothered by the fact that the will up campaign materials is the tendency to encourage Senate to of the student body was ignored. After being treat­ lone vice-presidential candidate, Economics Minor pass several "spirit motions" ed this way, is it any wonder students don't want sophomore Matt Titus. While Experience and recommendations, which the entire poster is covered with to bother with Senate? Student Senate, frequently are denied by univer­ Senate needed a strong performance this year a slew of incomprehensible sity administrators, simply 2004 to current to win back the trust of the student body and to leadership-related phrases, the ignored or just neVer come to give Adam King some much-needed legitimacy. most confusing part of the Chair, Committee fruition. This performance never materialized. Instead, poster appears at the bottom of on Residence Titus also seems like a the page. Senate gave us a year filled with unorganized, University Council candidate who will be tentative apathetic and at times even clueless display. Now "All we need is all we in standing up to the administra­ Educational Policy we are stuck with no race at the top of ballot and have," the campaign slogan tion. Titus openly admitted that only one contested race for an open Senate seat. reads. This makes us wonder: is Committee he believes that sometimes No one wants to get involved with an organization all we need really.all we have? Campus Community Student Senate leadership is Student Senate has been right in backing down when with that kind of reputation. Policy Committee Senate needs to realize that it has a major largely ineffective this year and administrators challenge Senate Honor Council image problem with the student body. Barring a Titus understands that this needs motions, and that often the last-minute write-in campaign, Brandon to be changed. The political science major administration's beliefs on what is best for Tomlinson and Matt Titus will serve as president has plans to institute a senator mentoring pro­ the university are more important then the and vice-president in the coming year. One of top gram next year to help the development of desires of the student body. issues Tomlinson and Titus need to address during first-term senators, and also plans to have While the administration may be right in their tenure is improving the image of Senate. more open forums and direct communication some instances, a person in a Senate leader­ This is an area where the current leadership has with the student body. ship position should never back down, but failed miserably. One way Titus plans to do this is by always wholeheartedly stand up for the will This year's leadership never stepped in when improving the liaison program between of the students. Senate lost its way. Unless Tomlinson and Titus Senate campus organizations. It is our opinion that Titus will do a fine step up and show the leadership that was lacking Despite all this, however, we feel that job in running Senate meetings and will also this year, Student Senate will continue to have the having someone in office that believes that effectively encourage senators to pursue proj­ same problem it is now facing. "all we need is all we have" may not be the ects. He knows that it is his personal respon­ best thing for the student body. sibility to ensure that all senators know the The Torch Election Committee includes Editor in Titus openly admits that he loves the tra­ motions before them. It is his bureaucratic Chief Jeff Burton, Assistant Editor Tom Sage, dition this university clings to, and, while mindset and confusing perspectives on lead­ News Editor Josh Weinhold, Opinion Editor Colin there is nothing wrong with that, other ership that make us question his ability to Selbo and Writer Jon Eaton. Opinions expressed aspects of Titus' love for the status quo are effectively serve as vice-president of the stu­ are solely those of The Torch. slightly more troubling. dent body. "Concerning the international crises linked to nuclear power, may an honorable solution be found for all parties, through serious and honest negotiations"

A7 / THE TORCH APRIL 21, 2006 -Pope Benedict XVI Media miscues

My understanding is that the role of the media is to report on events and people that are newsworthy - hence the popular title of news. So I find it hard to understand why the top story in the media this past week has been focused on a baby girl who has yet to do anything more than sleep and cry. Colin Selbo This past week, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes had TORCH STAFF their first child, a baby girl, who in a fit of shortsight­ edness, the couple named Suri. (Such names may be cute on babies but they will be saying sorry to Suri once she hits junior high.) The couple claims that the name is Hebrew for "princess," some­ thing Hebrew speakers say is news to them. While Suri, or "Tomkitten" as the media affectionately call her, may have been the top story this week, the latest results from American Idol grabbed headlines as well. This week it was Ace Young who missed the cut and was voted off the show. Media outlets gave every possible reason and theory about why Ace was sent up for debate packing. Other stories given front page cov­ The Issue: The media erage this week include a lottery ticket sold in Ohio worth $265 million and a would rather report man in Germany who unknowingly flushed more than $ 18,000 down the fluff news instead of toilet. And of course there were the significant events never-ending updates about the Duke Selbo says: Media lacrosse team, which supposedly com­ mitted the new crime of the century. agencies should stop To be honest, these stories are not deserving of the incredible amount of this but the public is attention they receive. The life of young Suri, though she may be cute to blame as well and cuddly, should not be on the front page of news outlets across America. American Idol may be a current rating sensation, but the Chinese President Hu Jintao visiting the United States this week should not have to compete with Ace Young for coverage. The Duke lacrosse scandal may be disturbing, but it is still unworthy of up-to-the-minute updates. It is stories like these that show just how lazy the American media has become. Gone are the days of investigative reporting and stories rich LETTERS TO THE EDITOR in analysis. Stories that require time, intelligent thought and, more impor­ tantly, money are out as well. National Day of Silence the day. Alliance will also provide "speaking cards" Also, it is very rare to see stories from around the world, with the that explain why participants have chosen to be exception of the Middle East and other places where the U.S. has huge As members of Alliance, we are writing this silent. Armbands and speaking cards may be picked commitments, either militarily or economically. Can you remember the letter to inform the campus about National Day of up at Alliance's table in the Union lobby (by the last time you read a story about an event in Africa? If you're struggling to Silence, Wednesday, April 26. We wish to, first, info desk and Great Hall) from 11-2 p.m. and 4-8 find an answer it's not because of a lack of news coming from the conti­ notify people about what students, faculty and staff p.m. on April 24 and 25. nent. may do to observe that day and, second, say a few While the vow of silence entails that participa­ The situation in Darfur is getting worse, Nigeria is facing increased things about the day's significance. The purpose of tion of silent students in class will be limited, facul­ attacks from militants and a food crisis is spreading across the continent. National Day of Silence is to call attention to the ty members are not required to excuse students who It's much easier to play up entertaining fluff stories with catchy headlines silence endured by lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- are silent if excusing them requires deviating from and big pictures than to investigate corruption or send correspondents gender (LGBT) students and their allies. class attendance and participation policies. Faculty halfway around the world. It's also significantly cheaper. Those observing the day will wear armbands members may wish to inform students beforehand But it's hot the money or the logistics that prevents the media from and take a day-long vow of silence. As it is not pos­ about whether they will excuse silent students. covering significant stories. It's because the American people would much sible for some to remain completely silent through­ Alliance hopes that everybody will check out rather read about Cruise and his daughter than a hunger crisis in Africa. out the day, complete silence (although encouraged) the National Day of Silence display on the big We only have ourselves to blame for the lackluster coverage. is not required. After a day of silence, Alliance will board in the Union lobby. The display highlights the Don't get me wrong, these lighter stories are fun to read and can pro­ host a vigil at 9:15 p.m. in front of Huegli Hall. silence endured by LGBT people and their allies, vide for some good laughs. But there's a place for stories like these and Everyone (whether silent during the day or not) is including people at VU and intends to be a catalyst it's not the front page of cnn.com. However, once again, the only reason encouraged to come. During the vigil, those who for thought and discussion on campus. The silence these stories get the coverage they do is because people want to read these have been silent will break their silence. This break­ endured by LGBT people and their allies (by its stories. If people stop reading the fluff stories, the media will stop feeding ing of the silence is symbolic of the day's aim to nature as silence) is something that people don't them to us. put an end to the silencing of LGBT people and tend to notice. So enjoy the escapades of Tom, Katie and Suri as well as confused their allies. Following the vigil, people may go to Discrimination, heterosexism, heterocentrism Germans who literally flush away their life savings, but remember that if the Lumina room (in Huegli) for discussion and and the closet are vehicles of a silence that obscure you want to learn more about the world around you, it would be best to refreshments. understanding and hide important parts of the lives stop reading the fluff. Because those choosing to be silent will be and selves of LGBT people and their allies. Even in unable to communicate their participation orally, the absence of harassment, violence and institution­ Alliance will provide black armbands as a means of al discrimination, this silence is painful to those VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER alerting people that those wearing them have vowed who have to bear it - a subtle fact that is largely VOL. 99, FRIDAY. APRIL 21. 2006, ISSUE 25 silence for the day. Alliance will also provide red unnoticed and unappreciated. JEFFREY D. BURTON armbands for those who are unable to be silent for In opposition to this silence, participants in EDITOR IN CHIEF the good part of the day (such as faculty, staff and National Day of Silence will take part in a silence THOMAS M. SAGE KIMBERLY S. BELLWARE ASSISTANT EDITOR students who have to speak throughout the day) but that will (by its deliberateness and "audibility") call ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIA COLBERT, BUSMBBS MANAGER who still want to observe the National Day of attention things that people might otherwise over­ BECKY MALEWITZ, ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR JOSH WEINHOLD, NBWS EDITOR Silence. Students who have to speak for some peri­ look. TlM KRAUSE, GRAPHIC DESIGNER STEPHANIE LEHMAN, ASST. NEWS EDITOR od may still, however, choose to wear black arm­ DAVID WRIGHT, GRAPHIC DESIGNER DAVE TOMKE, SPORTS EDITOR bands if they are able to be silent during the rest of SARAH WERNER, con EDITOR Members of Alliance "BE NOT AFRAID." 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Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial board. 3 Office: 35 Schnabel Hall •J of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. A8 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 OPINION/EDfTORIAL THE TORCH Rummy must go fiill YOUR VALPO BY USA H&NECKe

Hanna Cartwright I've never These initiatives can only be strength­ been a huge fan TORCH CORRESPONDENT ened by increased cooperation and dialogue of the Bush with other Washington leaders. The Bush administration, but here are a few reasons administration can only do so much alone, why I'm a little more hopeful for our last especially with a divisive midterm election two years with President George W. Bush on the horizon. (and a couple of thoughts on why his This brings me to Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense can feel free to leave the man who is infamous for not playing at any time). nice with others. First off, Bush If you've been keeping has been making up for debate up with the news, you know headlines with his that the media has been pick- constructive changes The IsSUe: Staff changes ing up the messages of a num­ within the west wing ber of retired military leaders ever since Andrew are starting to be made who are calling for the Card's resignation in the White House defense secretary to resign. and his promotion of I had the opportunity to Joshua Bolton to be Cartwright says: These hear Colonel Larry Wilkerson his new chief of speak at the Middle East staff. changes should include Institute last week when he This week that derided Secretary Rumsfeld change proved to be Secretary Rumsfeld for his leadership style, deci­ less than cosmetic sions and counsel involving with the announce­ whose leadership style the Iraq war and current poli­ ment that Scott has lost effectiveness cy on Iran. McClellan, current This week, supporters White House press have put together a public secretary, is stepping down, and Karl Rove, relations parade to champion Rumsfeld and Bush's controversial deputy chief of staff redeem him in the eyes of the American and senior advisor, is relinquishing control media. The president has offered fierce sup­ over everyday domestic policy decisions to port and shown his frustration at outside "Why is it that now that the weather is focus on midterm elections. calls for Rumsfeld's resignation. warm Guild/Memorial finally has hot show­ From the outside, these changes signal Yet, as these former military leaders ers? I've been taking lukewarm showers all an unusual responsiveness to calls for more suggest, Rumsfeld is not a strength but a winter." -April 16,2006 congressional cooperation and a shift in weakness for this administration. His ideo­ leadership style within the administration. logically driven and arrogant leadership "Wow I thought the "Meet Adam King, Some may remain skeptical that the deeply affects military policy and presents Student Body President" was a great idea. west wing shakeup will culminate in signifi problems for working with other govern­ Too bad it's not August or September. cant results; however, I think that these mental organizations. Maybe it will happen earlier next year with changes are a positive signal for the next The Bush administration has two more posters going up earlier than the day of the two years. years to mend € vent."-April 17,2006 I often some fences in find it easy to Washington, "Why can't they go pound on concrete out­ disagree with continue to side someone else's (or no one else's) win­ the Bush Brak MMWfWW rebuild Iraq and dow at 7am. Shut up!" - April 16, 2006 administra­ ViewBe Vv VIV h°Pefully Pr°- tion's policies, mote important "Will the construction ever end?" but being in I 1 : 11 ]M legislation in - April 19, 2006 Washington Congress such this semester has shown me that there is BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION as the issues of immigration and health care. "Can I withdraw from the semester?" great work being done that should not be Yet President Bush and his team cannot do -April 19, 2006 ignored. this when Rumsfeld insists on leading by "Reason No. 348,759,837 why I love my One example is the establishment of burning those same bridges. country: when oppressive heads of state "There's no way this can qualify as an elec­ the new office of Coordination for Rumsfeld's divisive leadership has from oppressive countries visit, we can tion. An election requires multiple candi­ Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) brought problems for the administration protest." - April 20, 2006 dates." - April 18,2006 which combines resources from the State since the beginning, and there is no reason Department, Department of Defense and the to think that this pattern will cease. "On Wednesday, April 26, speak up for "People need to learn to clean up their U. S. Agency for International It is time for Bush to listen to some of his morality." - April 20, 2006 messes." - April 20, 2006 Development. critics. And if he won't ask Rumsfeld to Initiatives like S/CRS encourage intera­ resign, maybe he should advise him to re­ "I have an alarm clock to wake me up in the "David Gregory is the reason Scott gency cooperation, help to evaluate U. S. evaluate and do a little shakeup over at the morning. I don't need the construction crew McClellan is out of a job." - April 20, 2006 actions in Iraq and will hopefully make for Pentagon. to do it for me." - April 18, 2006 wiser policy decisions in continued efforts It certainly seems to have worked in >»IM Flicker wHfi your comments at to assist in the rebuilding of Iraq. the White House. "No D-Lee means trouble." - April 17, 2006 VUTorch. Ifs anonymous. MTV-U violates students'freedom of choice

I never thought for that matter. Please, don't think that I am ty) would like a choice as to what is dining hall, a bar-like setup should be there would come a day ignorant of the fact that viewed on Jester's televi­ established. when I would dread eat­ MTV-U probably pays up for debate sions. I am willing to bet If you go to any restaurant with a bar, ing at Jester's. I usually our university a consid­ that some of the bands, like such as Buffalo Wild Wings or TGI eat at the Round Table, erable amount of money Straylight Run and Friday's, you will notice many televisions which in my opinion has in order to show their The Issue: Students do Hellogoodbye, as adver­ set to different channels like CNN and a more cluttered atmos­ network in our dining tised on MTV-U's Web ESPN as well as many other sports net­ not have a choice in Joe Malan phere than Jester's. facilities. site, are unrecognized works. This way, the variety of customers amongst the majority of TORCH STAFF The Round Table, Don't think I am what they view when that the restaurant caters to can obtain their however, has something ignorant of the fact that VU students. ultimate viewing pleasure. that Jester's does not: a big-screen televi­ there are probably quite eating at Jester's Nevertheless, the lack My suggestion is for the new Union to sion set. However, the big-screen TV itself a few people that do of choice and interest in utilize a similar setup in order to ensure is not the reason why I enjoy eating at the enjoy the music and Malan says: The new MTV-U that students on that students' needs and desires alike are Round Table so much more. It is simply other shows that are this campus have at met. because of one element: choice. played on MTV-U peri­ Union should cater to Jester's is strongly appar­ With this new setup, the union facility Granted, the choice in this case is mar­ odically, and actually all students by showing ent, and efforts should be would be a lot more appealing to the gener­ ginalized; there has to be a general consen­ know who the bands are made to change the current al student consensus and peak student inter­ sus of what is to be watched on the TV. and where they come more than just MTV-U situation. est at eating at the dining halls. I am aware Television also has extra channels, some­ from. At this point in time, that these measures more than likely cannot thing that the two MTV-U televisions in However, the lack of choice that I'm unsure as to whether or not floor plans be implemented in the current Jester's din­ Jester's do not. Valparaiso University students have while for the new Union have been completed. If ing facility, but consideration of this sug­ Don't think I am writing this to hate eating is simply ridiculous. I am sure not, I would like to impart a humble sug­ gestion would at least be a step in the right on rap music or any other kinds of music, many students (not necessarily the majori- gestion. In at least one section of the new direction. [basketball] £^ The NBA playoffs begin at 2 p.m. j Saturday. The No. 1 seed Pistons f I play at 6 p.m. Sunday on TNT A9 / THE TORCH / FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 SPLIT DECISIONS VU softball splits three more twinbills, continues trend Chris Binnall Halstead's scoreless inning streak halted at 16.2. TORCH STAFF VU narrowed the deficit to 3- 2 on an RBI single by Korb in the One run is all it takes to win. fourth, but she later missed an The Valparaiso University opportunity to tie the game with women's softball team escaped two on and two out in the sixth, fly­ Indiana University-Purdue ing out to end the inning. University Fort Wayne on On Saturday, the Crusaders Thursday with a doubleheader split another doubleheader with split, winning the first game 1-0 IPFW. VU convincingly routed the and dropping the second 4-3. Mastodons 9-1 in six innings in the "Splitting doubleheaders first game, but turned in a lacklus­ when we know we should be win­ ter performance in the second ning both is really frustrating," game, falling 5-1. sophomore Alicia Ashburn said. Halstead held IPFW to one hit Freshman Ashley Wolter pro­ over five innings while earning the vided all the offense the Crusaders win. needed, hitting a solo homerun in The Crusader offense tallied the third inning. Wolter's homerun 12 hits on the afternoon, highlight­ was VU's only hit of the contest. ed by a five-run fourth inning. Gill Sophomore Chris Halstead ripped a two-run double in the pitched five innings while earning inning and Ashburn capped off the the win. Fellow sophomore Andrea scoring with a single to score sen­ Zappia recorded her sixth save of ior Ann Sievert. the season, a school record. The mercy rule came into "Our pitchers do a great job effect after an RBI single by constantly throwing great games in Callahan plated Ashburn in the tight ball games," Ashburn said. sixth. IPFW jumped out to an early In the second game, the 2-0 lead in the second game with a Mastodons broke a 1-1 tie in the two-run homerun off freshman top of the sixth against Zappia and starter Stephanie Kelly in the first. scored three more runs in the sev­ VU tied the contest at two in enth to put the game out of reach. the fifth, but the Mastodons wel­ On Thursday afternoon, the comed Zappia with a solo homerun Crusaders downed a highly com­ and back-to-back doubles in the petitive Purdue University team 2- sixth inning to take a 4-2 lead. 0. The Crusaders clawed back in Halstead went the first four the seventh inning, with an RBI innings allowing three hits, while single by sophomore Courtney Zappia earned the save, holding Kris Schuster/Torch LaFerle, but junior Taylor Callahan Purdue hitless over the final three struck out with LaFerle on second Freshman Stephanie Kelly toes the mound for VU in the team's 4-1 loss to Northern Illinois University. innings. to end the game. the nightcap 3-1 in eight innings. lead in the eighth singling to center while Zappia earned the win with Junior Beth Adamski drove in "We just need to remember to Ashburn hit her team-leading to plate freshman Karen Korb. 2.2 hitless innings of relief. Callahan with a two-out single in focus in on every pitch in every fifth homerun of the season to pro­ The Crusaders touched home The Crusaders jumped out to the fourth inning to give the inning of the game," Ashburn said. pel the Crusaders to an extra- in the fifth inning after sophomore an early lead in the first game after Crusaders the lead. With Ashburn Despite allowing only four inning win in the second game.. The Mallory Gill plated freshman Callahan drove in Ashburn in the on third in the sixth, Adamski runs in Tuesday's doubleheader homerun tied Ashburn at fourth in Bethany Boomer with a double to first inning. coaxed a throw to second, allowing against Saint Joseph's University, school history for most in a single give VU the 1-0 lead. The Pumas pounced on VU Ashburn to score. the Crusaders gained a split, drop­ season. Kelly pitched 5.1 strong starter Halstead in the third, scor­ Contact Chris Binnall at ping the opener 3-2 while winning Callahan padded the Crusader innings, allowing only one run, ing three runs. The inning saw torch .sports @ valpo .edu. HOME COURT ADVANTAGE Men's tennis goes perfect 6-0 at home with weekend victories over UMKC, IUPUI Dan Sipocz University of Missouri-Kansas City 7-0 and especially at the tournament." won 6-2,6-1. Shideler claimed a 7-5,6-1 win Indiana University-Purdue University Not letting up from the doubles domi­ as Bukowski suffered a frustrating setback TORCH STAFF Indianapolis 6-1. On Thursday, the men nance, Shideler won 6-3, 6-2 as Venegas by the final score of 6-4, 6-3. There was no place like home this sea­ defeated Centenary College. VU also cruised to a 6-2,6-1 win. Kooyers, Mid-Con The conference tournament begins son for the Valparaiso University men's ten­ clinched second place in the conference Athlete of the Week for the second straight today in Tulsa, Okla. with VU locked in the nis team, which went a perfect 6-0 at home. behind Oral Roberts University, whose team week, was a 6-4, 6-2 winner while Lau won second seed and ORU as the top seed. The The team also went 5-1 in Mid-Continent defeated the Crusaders 4-3 earlier this 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Bukowski and Wagner closed Crusaders will face Western Illinois Conference play. month. the match out with 7-6 (4), 6-4 and 6-3, 2-6, University in the semifinals. VU defeated "We're glad we were able to just walk After a two-hour rain delay on Friday, 7-6 (6) wins respectively. the Leathernecks earlier this month by a 4-3 over to the courts to play," said sophmore the top two pairs of juniors, Nic Kooyers and Saturday marked the eighth win in nine score. Mike Wagner. "It beats hours of travel." Joe Venegas and sophomore Mike Wagner attempts for the brown and gold. Kooyers This year's tournament should be very In addition, VU had its first winning and junior Dave Bukowski, won two doubles and Venegas won 8-5, as did Shideler and exciting, as VU has beaten everyone in the season in more than a decade by posting a matches 8-4. Meanwhile, sophomore Mike Lau. Wagner and Bukowski came away 8-4 conference except ORU and only lost to the solid 11-9 regular season record. The Shideler and freshman Alex Lau won their winners just moments later. Golden Eagles by a single point. However, Crusaders finished the season strong; after a doubles match 8-2. Singles action saw two Crusaders com­ with only the top four teams in the tourna­ 0-6 start, the team won 11 of its final 14 "Doubles play has improved so much plete conference play undefeated. Kooyers ment, matches are bound to be tight with matches. this season," said head coach Jim Daugherty. won his sixth match 6-3, 6-1 as Lau finished thrilling finishes. VU picked up its fourth and fifth confer­ "It's very important to get off to a good start off his sixth win easily, 6-1, 6-1. Venegas Contact Dan Sipocz at ence wins this weekend, beating the in matches by winning the doubles point, walked away a 6-1,6-3 winner while Wagner torch .sports @ valpo .edu. A10 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 SPORTS THE TORCH American League

Eric Brooks

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AL East - Since winning the World Series in 2004, the Boston Red Sox have managed to do only a few things right. Unfortunately for Carmine fans, the most successful of these moves has been its ability to actually become a worse team. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees have continued to put together the pieces of a broken championship puzzle - the biggest piece coming from Boston in the form of newly shaven center fielder Johnny Damon. With names like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Hideki Matsui, Damon and company have the potential to score runs like it's nobody's business. Though the starters feature veterans like Randy Johnson and Mike Mussina, the only question surrounding this team is the capa­ bility and depth of the rotation as a whole. With an offense like manager Joe Torre's, pitch­ ing may not matter and the Yankees seem well on their way to yet another division title.

AL Central - So long and goodnight - these could be the first and last words Chicago's opponents hear upon first entering U.S. Cellular Field this season. To put it quite simply, the best team in the majors last year has gotten better - much better. Though Pale Hose fans said a lot of goodbyes this off-season (most notably to beloved center fielder Aaron Rowand), they have openly welcomed new additions in the form of veteran slugger Jim Thome and starting pitcher Javier Vazquez. The rotation is, without question, the best in baseball, and the offense has monstrous potential. If the White Sox falter this summer, it could be a weaker bullpen that is the cause. Can the White Sox punch their ticket to another October under the lights? If Ozzie Guillen has a say in it, you bet. John Sleezer/Kansas City Star AL West - After two consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs, the Oakland As appear set to return to the championship chase. Last year's questions about the rotation have been answered with the acquisition of right-hander Esteban Loaiza to go with Barry Zito and tal­ ented youngsters Rich Harden and Dan Haren. The As have also taken a few chances, pick­ ing up designated hitter Frank Thomas and outfielder Milton Bradley. While their new addi­ tions appear to be a gamble, this team has the potential to either completely flop or challenge Anaheim for the division crown. The Angels, on the other hand, are going to rely on weaker pitching and young players to bring them back to the playoffs. This division, like last year, could come down to a title race in the final week.

Wild Card - With last year's collapse not far behind them, the Cleveland Indians are eyeing a shot to compete for a title. Though they may not challenge the White Sox for the Central, this group features some of the best young talent a baseball fan could want to see. Guys like Grady Sizemore, Victor Martinez and Travis Hafner could become household names before summer is half over, but that all depends on a retooled starting rotation. Though they lost the league ERA champ in the form of Kevin Millwood, new acquisitions Paul Byrd and Jason Johnson can easily step in and fill that missing void. The only thing that the Indians need to do now is to play all 162 games the way they did the last two months of the 2005 sea­ son. The views expressed are solely those of the writer. Contact Eric BrooLs at Bob Larson/Contra Costa Times torch .sports @ valpo .edu. National League

Andrew Hansen

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NL East - This division comes down to two teams. Both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets look strong this season. The Braves, who won their 14th consecutive division title last year, appear to be even stronger. The Mets made some nice moves this off-season by gain­ ing a power first baseman in Carlos Delgado, a solid catcher who can hit for average in Paul Lo Duca and one of the best closers in the game, Billy Wagner. However, even though they made great moves, this team was good on paper last year and still did not get it done. It is hard to pick against Atlanta, which has dominated the East for more than a decade. Getting Edgar Renteria (.276 8HR 70RBI) as your shortstop makes this team an offensive power­ house. Also, their closer Chris Reitsma is back from injury. If he can close games, the Braves, with their Smoltz-Hudson pitching tandem and a powerful hitting lineup, will walk into the East title.

NL Central - If there is one division that is a lock, it is the Central. Despite the fact that the Houston Astros went to the World Series last year and pretty much have their same team back with the addition of Preston Wilson (.260 25HR 90RBI), the best team in baseball is down in St. Louis. Last year, the Cardinals had the best record in baseball and if not for the injury to Scott Rolen, it would have been a different World Series. If Rolen can stay healthy, there is no reason why this team will not win the World Series. With one of the best players in baseball, Albert Pujols (.330 41HR 117RBI), along with the addition of Juan Encarnacion (.287 16HR 76RBI), this team will dominate offensively. They return one of the best pitch­ ing staffs, with their ace Chris Carpenter (2.86 ERA 21-5) leading the way. Combine that with Jason Isringhausen (2.14 ERA 39 Saves), and you have a recipe for domination. Chris Loo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch NL West - It's the new-look Los Angeles Dodgers who will rule the West this season. Plagued with injuries last year, the Dodgers finished 71-91. Now, they are back with a fresh look and a new attitude. They added four new position players, who all had averages above .283. Fresh faces Kenny Lofton (.335 36 RBI 22SB), Rafael Furcal (.284 12HR 58RBI), Bill Mueller (.295 10 HR 62 RBI) and Nomar Garciaparra (.283 9HR 30RBI) look to turn this team around and make them potent on both sides of the ball. Even though their records are not stifling, the potential pitching lineup includes all five players under a 1.38 ERA. Like the above teams, having a finisher is of the essence. Wild Card - The Bay Area will have something to cheer about this summer as the San Francisco Giants will squeeze their way into the playoffs with a Wild Card berth. By playing in the weakest division in the National League, the Giants will have one of the easier sched­ ules in the league. Remember, last year, San Diego won the division with only an 82-80 record. That spells weakness, which San Francisco will take advantage of. If Barry Bonds can remain healthy and Moises Alou (.321 19HR 63RBI) hitting behind him, expect McCovey Cove to be the hub of activity. The pitching looks solid with Schmidt and the addition of Matt Morris, especially since they will be facing some of the weaker hitting teams. The views expressed are solely those of the writer. Contact Andrew Hansen at Bob Pepping/Contra Costa Times torch sports @ valpo .edu. THE TORCH SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 All DARK TERRITORY Women's tennis blanked by MSU Amanda Batovski third and fourth singles, respectively. Chada went down 6-0, 6-1 and TORCH STAFF Evangelist would end up with a 6-2, 6-1 defeat. Junior Charmaine The Valparaiso University Stanislaw ended up losing at fifth women's tennis team was in an unfa­ singles, 6-0, 6-1. miliar situation in its last match. The closest match of the day came in the sixth spot, with freshman After Kim Sajevic. After losing the first set in mth.e game taking 6-0, Sajevic forced a tiebreaker; however, she ended up losing the set >GLANCE: The Crusaders four lost to MSU 7-0 match­ 7-6. >VU's RECORD: 9 7 es the "I feel the team played as best >NEXT: VU heads to previ- they could," Janssen said. "I would Chicago to play its final o u s say we tried our best and were able regular season matches week- to compete with them." e n d Doubles play was much of the against conference opponents, the same for VU, with the team winning Crusaders took a break from confer­ one set in three doubles matches. ence play and were blanked by the The duo of Janssen and freshman Michigan State University Spartans, Jenny Schwartz took the loss at first 7-0. doubles, 8-0, while Dierberg and "We were just excited to be able Stanislaw lost to the identical score to play MSU because they are such a at third doubles. The only point for good team," said junior Whitney the Crusaders came in second dou­ Chada. "It was kind of intimidating bles, with the team of Chada and at first to play, but once the matches Evangelist taking the 8-1 loss. got started we began to play better." Despite the loss, the Crusaders In singles play, MSU came rac­ used this as a learning experience as ing out of the gates, downing the they head into their last weekend of brown and gold early and often. play. Junior Rachel Janssen was defeated "The rest of the season should in first singles, 6-2,6-0, while senior be a lot of fun," Stanislaw said. "As Jill Dierberg took the loss in second long as we all relax and hit our shots, singles, 6-2, 6-1. we should be fine." Juniors Whitney Chada and Contact Amanda Batovski at Kris Schuster/Torch Kate Evangelist were defeated in torch .sports @ valpo .edu. Junior Whitney Chada gets into a serve in a recent tennis match. The Crusaders are perfect in conference. NBA Year-in-Review Ron Castor hands out awards after one of the craziest seasons in memory

Ron Castor this season where he has bothered players to the point where they are called for a technical foul, TORCH STAFF awarding San Antonio with free throws. That's This year has been one of the wackiest sea­ the true meaning of turning defense into offense. sons in recent history. The Eastern Conference only had five teams with an above-.500 record. Coach of the Year In the Western Conference the Spurs and Mike D 'Antoni Mavericks battled for first place all season, with So you lose a 6'10", 245-pound man-child the loser (Dallas) getting the fourth seed in con­ who can score 40 points at will; what do you do? ference. Even more bizarre, the third-seeded Many men would have cried, but not Mike Denver Nuggets will begin their playoff journey D'Antoni. The coach for the Phoenix Suns took on the road in Los Angeles against the sixth- the same playing style that won the Suns games seeded Clippers. Right is left, up is down, noth­ last year and threw it into full throttle. He called ing seems to be where it should be. With that upon his stars to step up (Steve Nash and Shawn said, I feel the need for some closure. What says Marion), and received surprisingly good play closure like an end-of-the-year award list? out of guys like Eddie House, Raja Bell and James Jones and everyone's choice for Most Rookie of the Year Improved Player of the Year, Boris Diaw. Chris Paul Of the awards given out, this is the easiest MYE one. Chris Paul has shown that the three teams Kobe Bryant that picked ahead of the Hornets had no clue This has been disputed all season long, what they were doing. Paul has led rookies in more so than in past seasons. Even as I write, I nearly every category, and ranks among the have to look back at stats and past performanc­ highest in the NBA for most of them. He is sev­ es, breaking it down to a science. Lebron James enth in the league in assists (7.8), but what is has had a fantastic season, and if he continues to more impressive is that he ranks sixth in the play this way, he will be racking-up MVP tro­ association in assist/turnover ratio (3.34). He led phies on his shelf in no time. The defining factor a dreadful Oklahoma team that no one in their in my choice had nothing to do with the players right mind believed would contend for the play­ themselves. offs. When looking at the Lakers' roster, once I got past Lamar Odom, it was hard not to laugh. Defensive Player of the Year The third-leading scorer on L.A. is one Smush Bruce Bowen Parker, and following him is Chris Mihm. Once Bruce finally gets his due. Bruce Bowen I saw that Kobe might as well have been on the has been, in many people's minds, the best on- court by himself, I realized he was at a clear dis­ the-ball defender in the NBA, along with Ron advantage. The fact he was able to win 45 games Artest. He is the best defensive player on the (by himself) has to be awarded. best defensive team in the league, and it all starts with him. Bowen is assigned to the best offen­ The views expressed are solely those of the Eugene Garcia/Orange County Register sive threat on the opposing team, and takes pride writer. Contact Ron Castor at Kobe Bryant is buried in the midst of the MVP debate along with Lebron James. in being a pest. There have been countless times torch .sports @ valpo .edu [hockey] The NHL playoffs get under­ way tonight at 6 when the Red Wings take on the A12 / THE TORCH / FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 Oilers on OLN

SEVEN FOR SEVEN Men's Track

Baseball tallies seven runs, records seventh victory Adam Tein TORCH STAFF

The Valparaiso University men's track and field team finished in fourth place last weekend at the Pacesetter Invitational in Terre Haute, Ind. The Crusaders totaled 13 points in the meet, which was won by Indiana State with 263 points. Freshman Rich Krupar had another strong performance in the 3,000-meter stee­ plechase, finishing in sixth place with a time of 10:20.00. The real star for the Crusaders, howev­ er, was sophomore Steve Bartholomew who brought home a second-place finish in the hammer throw, which automatically quali­ fies him to represent VU in the NCAA Regional meet in late May. Bartholomew had never thrown the hammer for more than 170'00" before Saturday, when he launched a throw of 186'5". All of Bartholomew's other attempts were personal bests as well. "I have never been able to hit the 170- foot mark. I just really felt calm and bal­ anced," Bartholomew said. "I have some time to improve before the regionals and this is only the second season I've thrown the hammer. I think I still have a lot of room to improve." The throw exceeded the school record by more than 17'00". On the first day of action the Crusaders put two athletes in the shot-put. Freshman Erik Lindamood and junior Eric Smith fin­ ished eighth and ninth, respectively, in the event. Both had tosses more than 43'0" on Friday. Contact Adam Tein at torch .sports @ valpo .edu. Women's Track Mike Haase TORCH STAFF

Purdue set a fast pace at the Pacesetter Becky Malewitz/Torch Invitational last weekend at Indiana State, Senior Kevin Kutasky takes a swing in the batters box against Indiana Tech last weekend. The Crusaders won the contest before losing to ORU. and the Valparaiso University women's track and field team just couldn't keep up. Laura Medina With a 3-0 lead, the Crusaders tacked on to the weather. The Crusaders finished fifth in the two- a few more in the sixth. Junior first baseman On Saturday, the teams were tied at five TORCH STAFF day meet, tallying 11 points. Purdue won the Colin Reynolds started the offensive push after seven innings. ORU knocked in four meet with 280 points, with the host with a two-run homer. Rzepka followed with runs in the eighth and ninth frames to secure Sycamores finishing second with 176 points. Following a tough Mid-Continent an RBI-bunt single to plate Manthei. the win. Kutansky went 3-for-4 and Rzepka Danielle Nunnelly had the top finish for Conference series against Oral Roberts The brown and gold's pitching staff kept batted 2-for-3 and had two RBIs. VU. The junior finished second in the 5,000- University last weekend, the Valparaiso runners from scoring through the sixth In the nightcap, the Crusaders had a 1-0 meter, with a time of 18:16.98. Amanda University baseball team recovered by inning when the Wildcats (12-20) attempted lead before the Golden Eagles' bats Body had a pair of eighth-place finishes in defeating Northwestern University 7-3 on to cut into the lead. Designated hitter answered with three runs in both the third the 100- and 200-meter dashes. In the field, Tuesday. Antonio Mule scored two on a double. and fourth innings. Kutansky batted 2-for-3 Carissa Heinold had a pair of top-12 finish­ "After It wasn't enough, however, as VU added and had the Crusaders' only RBI. es in the long jump and triple jump. in the game playing one more run in the seventh. Manthei singled On Sunday, the Golden Eagles led 9-0 The Crusaders return to the track ORU, we to left and plated junior right fielder Michael in the top of the fifth before VU attempted a >GLANCE: VU defeated tomorrow at the Central Collegiate had a little Arensdorff. comeback. The Crusaders added one run in Northwestern 7-3 on Tues. Conference Championships hosted by edge going Northwestern also added another run in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings, but it was >VU's RECORD: 7-21 Eastern Michigan University. in," said the eighth off of first baseman Rob not enough. ORU recorded a three-run ninth >NEXT: Both Saturday and Contact Mike Haase at Sunday at noon and 3 senior Campbell's RBI groundout. for insurance. torch .sports @ valpo .edu. p.m. against Oakland pitcher Reynolds (3-for-5); Manthei (2-for-4) The brown and gold return home over >TV/RADK>: WVUR-FM/95.1 Kyle and Rzepka (2-for-4) each had two runs. the weekend and look to rebound in the con­ YOUR NEWS Obenauf. Kutansky batted 2-for-2 with an RBI. ference standings against Mid-Con opponent "We were more prepared for Northwestern. Junior left-hander Nick Mazzone Oakland University. YOUR VOICE We had pitching, defense and timely hitting." recorded the win for VU, while counterpart "They are the surprise team of the con­ The Crusaders (7-21,1-6) were quick to Chris Davidson took the loss. ference," Obenauf said. "They are 7-1 and, YOUR LIFE put a score on the board. Senior designated Five Crusader pitchers turned in good before the season, they were picked ahead of hitter Kevin Kutansky reached first on a performances, allowing only four hits and us." fielder's choice, and plated senior left fielder one walk. VU will host the Golden Grizzlies at THESE Kevin Perri, who walked to start the first "The pitchers were consistent - throw­ Emory G. Bauer Field. First pitch for tomor­ inning. Junior third baseman Ryan Manthei ing strikes, getting ahead and locating pitch­ row and Sunday's doubleheader is scheduled hit a sacrifice fly with two runners on and es," Obenauf said. for noon. ARE allowed Kutansky to score. Prior to Tuesday's game, the Crusaders "We swept them last year, but we don't In the top of the fourth frame, junior suffered a series sweep at the hands of really know what to expect," Obenauf said. Brian Rzepka delivered a double and sent ORU's Golden Eagles. The visitors took all "They have a new coach and a new attitude." your senior catcher Tyler Lowell home. Lowell three games 9-6, 8-1 and 12-3. The nightcap Contact Laura Medina at singled to get on base. of Sunday's doubleheader was cancelled due torch .sports@valpo .edu. SPORT ali!

i B2 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 [happenings] THE TORCH Friday April 21. 2006

VU Faculty Exhibit, 12 p.m. @ Brauer Museum

Astronomy Colloquium, 3:20 p.m. @ Neils

Jazz Fest, 6:30 p.m. @ Union

Observatory Open House, 8:30 pan. @ Observatory

Saturday. April 22. 2006

VU Faculty Exhibition, 12 a.m. @ Brauer Museum

Men's Baseball, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Women's Softball, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. @ ARC

Catholic Mass, 5:15 p.m. @ St. Teresa's

Alpha Psi Omega Shakespeare, 7 p.m. @ Barnes & Noble

Sunday. April 23r 2006

Lutheran Worship, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel

Catholic Mass, 8:30 and 10:30 ajn., 9 p.m. @ St. T's

VU Faculty Exhibit, 12 p.m. @ Brauer Museum

Men's Baseball, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. @ ARC

Candlelight Service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday. April 24. 2006

The ABC's of Diabetes, 6 p.m. @ LeBien

Campus Crusade, 9 p.m. @ Union

Fireside Teach-in, 9 p.m. @ Christopher Center

Tuesday, April 25, 2006 •

Requiem W.A. Mozart, 8 a.m. @ Chapel

VU Faculty Exhibition, 12 a.m. @Brauer Museum

Women's Softball, 5 p.m. @ ARC

Wednesday. April 26. 2006

National Day of Silence, ongoing @ various locations

VU Faculty Exhibition, 12 a.m. @Brauer Museum Kris Schuster/Torch Freshman Ben Finke enjoys fresh air and a book on the lawn of main campus earlier this week. Landscapers 707 Lounge, 7:07 p.m. @ Union could be seen working at various sites as the campus is prepared for Spring Week.

Thursday. April 27. 2006

VU Faculty Exhibition, 12 a.m. @ Brauer Museum

Student Chamber Music 1,7 p.m. @ VUCA

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poem) kind of drew my attention. It Jonathan Bull just stuck out to me." TORCH ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Wallace's two works include an interpretive poster of the poem's mes­ The end is here for two sage and a double-hinged book with Valparaiso University students. the poem printed on various pages. Seniors Amanda Johnson and Matt Wallace and Johnson have been Wallace have worked for four years working on the projects for over two toward their respective Bachelor of months and were granted their exhibit Science of Fine Arts degrees and will opening. see their work culminated this week in "I've had things on display the opening of their senior exhibit at before, but it was really exciting to be the Brauer Museum. the artist everyone is talking to," said "We've probably both been Johnson. Wallace shared the senti­ thinking about this (project) since we ment. got into the program," Johnson said. "The opening was nice, but Her displayed project consists of nerve-racking," Wallace said, "(we two collages, based Shakespeare's got) a lot of good feedback, though." "Romeo and Juliet." Wallace's and Johnson's work is "My piece has a duality to it," being shown in conjunction with the Johnson said, "Love and hate, night Valpo Juried Student Art Exhibit, and day, which is a lot like the play which displays approximately 70 dif­ itself." ferent student art pieces chosen by the Johnson included two collage VU Art faculty. sculptures, one representing Romeo For Wallace and Johnson, how­ as hate and love and the other repre­ ever, this is more than another student senting Juliet as night and day. exhibit opening: it is the symbolic end Matt Wallace also contributed of their undergraduate work. two works to the exhibit based on "(This show's) kind of consumed Edgar Allan Poe's poem "A Dream my life these past few months," within a Dream." Johnson said. Wallace's and Johnson's "I've always been a big fan of work will be on display through May Poe's work," Wallace said; "his work 14 along with the rest of the student is pretty visual." Wallace considered artwork. basing his work on one of Poe's more Admission to either the Senior famous poems, such as "The Raven" Art Exhibit or the Valpo Juried Art or "The Bells," but chose "A Dream Exhibit is free. within a Dream" at the last minute. Contact Jonathan Bull at "I was just reading and (the torch .ae @ valpo .edu. Amanda Johnson (above right) displays her artwork based on "Romeo and Juliet" Monday night. Future priests get reality show

polarizing, it is not without a kernel of literal truth. Marisa Guthrie "What I struggle with is the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/KRT mandatory celibacy," said Adair. "But I've always had this unfolding "God or the Girl," a new reali­ desire to serve the church. If I'm ty show about young men wrestling married or a priest or single, I'm with whether or not to become still serving God." Catholic priests, may sound like a Becoming a priest requires a sleazy series that promises cheap vow of celibacy. Being a Catholic thrills and rote religious bigotry. does not, within the confines of "Reality television has a well- marriage, of course. deserved reputation for being sen­ Producer Darryl Silver started sational," said Kiera McCaffery of pitching his idea for the show two the Catholic League. years ago. And although several "I had visions of a seminarian networks liked the concept, they in a hot tub with a bunch of were reluctant to commit. women," said Joe Adair, one of the "Nobody wanted to pull the show's characters. trigger," he said, "because if the The show's producers show went the wrong way it would screened "God or the Girl" last be absolutely scandalous. The last month at the U.S. Conference of thing you want is this thing to go Catholic Bishops in Washington, south and the Catholic Church D.C. The consensus, said picketing your network." McCaffery, "from sources we Silver initially sought coopera­ respect, is that it's unobjectionable tion from dioceses around the and a fair portrayal." country in casting the show. But the Adair, 28, is a student coun­ church declined to help, he said. selor at John Carroll, a Jesuit uni­ "Everyone was suspicious," versity in Cleveland. He has been said Silver. "Although we wound in and out of the seminary twice. up casting these guys without them, Dan DeMatte, 21, lives with nine in continuing forward we always other celibate men at Ohio kept a dialogue open with the Dominican University. Steve Catholic Church." Horvath, 25, chucked a high-pay­ And if the title smacks of titil- ing job in the financial sector and a lation and sexual innuendo, maybe girl "he wanted to marry," to that's not such a bad thing. become a missionary. Mike "We talked about (the title) a Lechniak, 24, and his girlfriend, THIS TUESDAY! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! lot," he said. "It's not exactly what Aly, are both active in their the show is about. But in retrospect TICKETS AT THE MORRIS BOX OFFICE Scranton, Pa., parish. I think the (title) is important CHARGE BY PHONE AT 574-235-9190 And while Lechniak says he because the point is to get people to OR 800-537-6415 OR ONLINE AT "received the call" as a high school watch the show." sophomore, he frets over "the loss WWW.MORRISCENTER.ORG If viewers tune in thinking of a female companion for the rest they're going to get "a sermon on of my life." 'Temptation Island,'" said Silver, at WfSHOW lWWW.OFAREVOLUTION.COM So while the title may be a bit least they're tuning in. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 [lifestyle] "" Riding the gender fence Trans gendered students search for identity on college campuses Doug Worgul

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Shawn Coleman bristles when an appli­ cation poses the question "male or female?" - as if there are only two choices. When it comes to sexual identity, the 23-year-old Shawn - born Patricia - sees a broad spectrum, a man-to-woman or a woman-to-man continuum with many stops along the way. Think gender without borders. He (the preferred pronoun) looks male but not completely. He is not a lesbian, a cross- dresser or contemplating a sex-change oper­ ation any time soon. "I always knew I was different than other girls," explained Coleman. "I was never a fan of Barbie but liked playing sports with my two older brothers. People were always telling me to act more feminine - that I should sit with my legs crossed - but I found that stuff incredibly difficult. It wasn't the way I felt inside." A graduate student at Iowa State University, Coleman is a transgender young adult in a movement that some say represents a new edge of grass-roots activism. Frequently lumped together with gays and lesbians, who have not always been welcom­ John Dziekan/Chicogo Tribune ing, transgender people are carving a sepa­ Iowa State University graduate student Shawn Coleman, 23, of Chicago, Illinois, identifies as "trans" or "genderqueer." rate profile and flexing new political clout from campuses to corporations. driver to compete as both a man (T.J. Hayes) human-rights group, held a benefit in "All these kids were just so gender non­ Transgender is an umbrella term that and as a woman. Canadian cyclist Kristen Chicago recently, sponsored by such but- conforming and testing the limits," Wilchins refers to people whose sexual identity differs Worley, who also changed from male to toned-down firms as IBM Corp., JP Morgan said. "I asked them, 'How do you do this in from conventional expectations of what it female, currently is vying for a spot in the Chase and Citigroup. Iowa?' But kids always get there about 10 means to be a man or a woman. It includes 2008 Olympics. The International Olympic "It's the next big social movement," said years before everyone else." transsexuals, who have surgically moved Committee allows transsexual athletes to Riki Wilchins, GenderPAC's executive One of those kids was Shawn Coleman, from one sex to another. It includes those compete if two years has elapsed since sur­ director. Wilchins compares these efforts to who says he had problems with only one who have had electrolysis and take hor­ gery. The NCAA is studying a similar pro­ those waged by blacks in the 1960s, women roommate during college and that his mom mones. It also encompasses people like posal. in the '70s and gays and lesbians in the '80s. considers this "a phase." Coleman who identify and express them­ More visibility has fostered more under­ Nowhere is the activity more evident He currently favors close-cropped hair, selves differently from the sex indicated on standing. than on the nation's campuses. In 2003, stu­ baggy jeans and polo shirts purchased in their birth certificates. "It used to be that when journalists dents organized GenderPAC's first youth men's departments. Sometimes, he binds his Because of the range of definitions and called, the first question was about surgery," chapters to help combat bullying and dis­ chest with an ACE bandage to conceal the the stigma, reliable statistics are difficult to said Mara Keisling, 46, executive director of crimination. Today, there are 40 campus silhouette of breasts, but usually comfort find. Pop culture has helped "trans" issues the National Center for Transgender chapters in 25 states. wins out. No artifice can quite disguise the gain more visibility. Felicity Huffman's per­ Equality, who was born Mark and "transi­ "More than 200 schools have reached high-pitched giggle. formance in "TransAmerica" grabbed the tioned" six years ago. "Now reporters are out to us," Wilchins said. "It just shows the For Coleman, it's as hiuch about power headlines - and a "best actress" Oscar nomi­ acknowledging the humanity." breadth of interest right now." as gender. nation - but "Rent" and "Breakfast on Pluto" Seven states have transgender-inclusive Veterans of the movement such as "I feel more entitled as a guy. ... I have included such characters last year as well. On anti-discrimination laws. Wilchins, 53, who transitioned to female in the right to be more aggressive, to do and say the Sundance Channel, a documentary series Even the business world, while not 1978 but answers to either pronoun, are whatever I want," said Coleman, who is liv­ called "Transgeneration" followed four col­ exactly rolling out the welcome mat, is heartened by the growing acceptance. ing in Chicago's Edgewater community lege students who morphed from one sex to becoming more receptive. More than 100 Attending a gay youth conference in Des while working on his master's thesis in soci­ the other. VHl's "Surreal Life" also features major corporations - 40 in the last year alone Moines two years ago, Wilchins was greeted ology. transgender celebrity Alexis Arquette. - now include gender identity as part of their by more than 1,000 cheering, stomping "gen- Is sex-reassignment surgery in the The sports world, too, is seeing more non-discrimination policies. That's up from derqueers," an increasingly popular term future? fluidity. There's Terri O'Connell, a male-to- eight firms just five years ago. used to refer to anything off the binary gen­ "Not at all," he says, without hesitation. female transsexual and the only NASCAR Gender Public Advocacy Coalition, a der map. "I am about so much more than anatomy."

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Jonathan Bull

TORCH ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Baby TomKat

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes welcomed the birth of their baby girl, Suri, this week. The actors' baby came into the world weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. and measured 20 inches in length. "Suri" derives from a Hebrew name, meaning "princess." Look for the future starlet to have her own VH1 series by the time she's eight years old.

To Boldly Go Where No Gay Has Gone Before...

TV actor George Takei, who played Sulu on the original "Star Trek" series and in six "Star Trek" feature films, marched with gay rights activists in Minneapolis at area Christian col­ Bobby Watson is a featured performer at this year's Jazz Fest. Watson has been a prominent saxophone player since the 1970s. leges. Takei, who revealed his sexual orienta­ tion in 2005, was the keynote speaker at the march. TV Tidbits A blast of Jazz and soul Actress Kim Basinger has reportedly been «jffeieU u part on Fox's "24." Basinger co-stars Jazz Fest invades campus, features nationally recognized jazz musicians with Kiefer Sutherland and Michael Douglas in this week's film release "The Sentinel" and ing with this early jazz form. Many students finds its origins in the South, specifically reportedly struck up a friendship and a possibly were looking forward to performing with early 20th century New Orleans. deal for a part for the hit series' sixth season Tom Ritter Phillips in addition to jazz trombonist "There is a real concern that the art while on the set. TORCH STAFF Bobby Watson, who was a member of Art form could die out with the original greats Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 1970s and dying out all the time. Jazz Fest is one way "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt This week marks the 21st year VU has '80s. He wrote much of the music for the that we can reaffirm the tradition of great Stone have criticized Comedy Central in a jazzed itself up with great music. This Messengers, and arranged it in combo bands and musicians," Mosher said. recent series of episodes over the network's year's Jazz Fest features performers Dee form. Other Jazz Fest events include: reluctance to air images of the prophet Dee Bridgewater, Bobby Watson and Russ "You don't have to have a technical •The Faculty Jazz Trio performing Muhammad, though they approved the use of Phillips as well as a variety of student per­ understanding of jazz to appreciate the tonight at 7:30 with Bobby Watson. the image of Jesus defecating on President formances. quality and beauty of the music," said jun­ •The VU Jazz Band will perform Bush and the American flag. "Either it's all OK, Bridgewater will be the first vocalist at ior Trevor Groll, the VU Jazz Band's per­ Saturday at 12 p.m. in an improvised jam or none of it is. Do the right thing," said "South the festival in about five years. She has cussionist. session, followed Dee Dee Bridgewater at 7 Park" character Kyle in the series' latest recently been touring the world, promoting Union -Director and co-coordinator p.m. and 9 p.m., with her "j'ai dous episode. her album based on the Parisian jazz move­ Larry Mosher added to Groll's sentiment. amours" featuring Louis Winsberg or ment in the 1920s and '30s. She will be fea­ "(Jazz Fest) is a platform for students Patrick Manougulan on guitar, Minino Entertainment Wrap-Up tured with the Jazz Band this Saturday. from middle school on up to perform on a Garay on percussion, Marc Berthoumieux Last night's concert was the first time college stage and not have to worry about on the accordion, and Ira Coleman on bass. The filming of Mel Gibson's new epic in Jazz Fest history that featured an open being judged," Mosher said. These events, with exception of the "Apocolypto" has been delayed due to season­ Dixieland theme. Jazz trombonist Russ Jazz Fest exposes people to one of the Jazz Band's jam session, will require tick­ al storms. The newest dead-language film from Phillips joined the VU Jazz Band in work­ only truly American forms of music, which ets, available at the Union. Gibson (he directed 2004's "Passion of The Christ"), which had been set for an August 2006 release, will be pushed back until "King" of catchy hooks and little else Christmas. Already with the very popular "What You crown for a while. At least until OutKast Lindsey Lohan wants to be taken more serious­ Ron Castor Know," he has a club hit that radio stations releases their album later this year. ly. In a recent interview with IMDB.com, the TORCH STAFF have been playing constantly. A few other The views expressed are solely those of teen actress said, "I want people to know me for songs, such as "Why You Wanna" and the writer. Contact Ron Castor at the work I'm doing, not for this party girl Well, he doesn't have sovereign rule "King Back," are destined to be popular. torch .ae @ valpo .edu. image." Lohan believes that finding religion over any real countries yet, but T.I. is truly Unlike most modern hip-hop albums, many may be the answer, as she has been reportedly the King of the Dirty South hip-hop nation. of the tracks on the CD feature solely T.I., THE TORCH investigating Kabbalah, the form of Judaism With his new album "King," T.I. with no collaboration. ENTERTAINMENT which has attracted celebrities such as proves himself as one of the best Southern The one major downfall of the album, Madonna, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. At rappers around, but also one of the best which I find to be true with most Southern REPORT CARD least she's getting into religion for the right rea­ artists in music. "Dirty South" rap, with its rappers, is that I do not emotionally connect SUBJECT GRADE sons. country sound and overly catchy hooks, has with what he has to say. He doesn't rap about anything that most people can relate lost its lyrical pedigree across the board, 44 Real scary movie "Silent Hill" will battle fake and this album is no different. to, and is still a little lyrically heavy with scary movie and current box-office champ Together, T.I. and Li'l Wayne, with his the songs that are just supposed to spur you King" $- "Scary Movie 4" for the top spot this weekend. album "the Carter II," have changed the on to dance. With that said, he makes dirty Action-thriller "The Sentinel," starring Michael face of the South. Its style is beginning to south hip-hop much more interesting to Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria and be respected again, not for catchy, club- lyrically inclined fans. NOTES: Kim Basinger, will be the dark-horse contender approved tracks, but for good music which Over the years, people have been a this weekend. is quite compatible with other popular skeptical of T.I., especially after he pro­ Artist: T.I. music. claimed himself to be "King of the South." Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap The views expressed are solely those of the If you haven't noticed, T.I. has, for the However, I believe he affirms that title for Summary: "King" doesn't writer. Contact Jonathan Bull at past few years, been dropping hit after hit, now, as there isn't currently a better reign supreme. torch .ae @ valpo .edu. and on this album he has collected several. Southern rapper. He'll be donning the B6 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 THE TORCH

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Alexandra Alter the foundations of their faith under fire. The cryptologist as they uncover explosive early Christian texts that narrate Jesus' eso­ classic version of the Good News has been secrets about Jesus and his legacy. Among teric teachings to his disciples. The term KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS challenged by newly translated texts such as the novel's most controversial claims: that Gnostic, which comes from the Greek word The Gospel of Judas and "The Jesus Jesus married Mary Magdalene, a beloved "knowledge," refers to a set of mystical Perhaps one day, Sunday school stu­ Papers," a new book that argues the cruci­ disciple and the first witness to his resurrec­ philosophies that urge followers to seek a dents will learn that Jesus married Mary fixion and resurrection were faked. tion: that their sacred blood lineage was pro­ direct experience of the divine. Magdalene, seminaries will teach alterna­ Christian leaders are responding by organiz­ tected by a secret order of knights; that the Brown references the work of Elaine tive gospels as the true Christian canon and ing a massive campaign, complete with Catholic Church conspired to bury the truth Pagels, a prominent expert on Gnostic Bible colleges will emphasize Christ's pamphlets, DVDs, Web sites and study about the Holy Grail (which, according to Christianity, discusses the Nag Hammadi human attributes over his divinity. groups aimed at countering the book's Brown, is Jesus' consort Mary Magdalene, library, a set of 13 ancient codices contain­ It hasn't happened yet. But theologians claims. not the chalice Christ drank out of at the ing over 50 early Gnostic Christian texts worry that if Dan Brown's bestselling theo­ Why such fuss over a work of fiction? Last Supper or the cup used to catch Christ's discovered in a cave in Egypt in 1945, and logical thriller, "The Da Vinci Code," keeps Christian leaders and theologians point blood); that the concept of Jesus' divinity draws from the work of feminist scholars flying off the shelves, it could potentially to the "fact" page at the book's opening, was invented by the Emperor Constantine in like Margaret Starbird, whose book on Mary rewrite the popular understanding of where Brown notes that references to the the fourth century: and that the early church Magdalene presents the fabled sinner as Christian history. Priory of Sion, a secret religious society, the suppressed alternative forms of Christianity Jesus' favorite disciple. With more than 40 million copies sold, Roman Catholic group Opus Dei, which has (including goddess worship and mystical Now, The Gospel of Judas, a newly a "Da Vinci Code" movie due for release 85,000 lay and clergy members, and the Christian schools that blended paganism, translated third-century Christian text, has next month and a slew of "Da Vinci Code" descriptions of art, architecture and rituals mystical Judaism and aspects of Greek phi­ unveiled a startling new portrait of Christ's knockoff books hitting the publishing mar­ are accurate. losophy). final days before the crucifixion. The new ket, Brown's novel has become one of the According to the Barna Group, a Scholars say the ideas in "The Da Vinci gospel presents Judas as Jesus' most trusted most influential faith-based books since the Christian research and polling agency, 53 Code" are nothing new. But its impact - disciple, who hands him over to be crucified Bible. percent of adults who read "The Da Vinci which critics fear will grow with the "Da at Jesus' own request. Other Gnostic texts But beyond its jaw-dropping commer­ Code" report that the book has helped their Vinci" movie starring Tom Hanks, sched­ such as the Gospel of Mary. The Gospel of cial reach, "The Da Vinci Code" may be "personal spiritual growth and understand­ uled for release on May 19 - has allowed Thomas and the Gospel of Truth also offer having an even more profound cultural ing." Brown to bring such ideas to a larger audi­ alternative visions of Jesus' life. Gnostic impact. Resurrecting arguments that date to "An amazing number of people were ence than ever before. teachings were dismissed as heresy in the the second century, "The Da Vinci Code" reading it as this exciting guide to church "The charges he raises against Jesus are second century. has provoked a public debate about the ori­ history," said Carl Olson, coauthor of "The as old as the second century," said Hodgson, Some Christians grappling with new­ gins of Christianity, clandestine schools of Da Vinci Hoax: Exposing the Errors in the who co-edited a book on early Christian found Gnostic material may long for the Christian mysticism and the role of women Da Vinci Code." "A lot of Christians have mystical texts. "Dan Brown has the advan­ days when Judas was seen as a betrayer, in the church. been thrown by the novel." tage and power of mass media." Mary Magdalene was seen a prostitute and "Da Vinci" fans argue Brown Brown's plot-twister isn't close to out­ The success of "The Da Vinci Code" Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were seen as unearthed evidence that Christianity once selling the Bible. But it has led scholars, the­ has sparked a wave of theological the only Gospel writers. took a variety of forms, including mystical ologians and lay people to ask questions that firestorms, drawing criticism from groups Others say the novel has helped awak­ practices involving goddess worship. Critics might sound familiar to anyone who attend­ such as Opus Dei and the U.S. Conference en a side of Christian spirituality that's been say such ideas were rightly disposed of in ed the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D.. when of Catholic Bishops and leading Catholics dormant for centuries. Tau Malachi, a the second century as heresy. church leaders first codified the orthodox and evangelicals to organize "truth squads" Gnostic bishop who leads a congregation in "To sec a global bestseller claiming that Christian creed. Among them: Was Jesus to counter the book's claims. It even Sacramento. Calif, said Brown's novel has people of faith have got it all wrong is dis­ fully human, or divine? Which gospels are spawned a new sub-genre of theological stirred up public curiosity about mystical concerting, to say the least," Robert the true gospels? studies - the anti-Da Vinci polemic - Christianity at a time when many Americans Hodgson, dean of the Nida Institute for "The Da Vinci Code" has clearly prompting books such as "The Da Vinci are searching for deeper spiritual roots. Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible touched a cultural nerve. Hoax," "The Da Vinci Deception" and "I don't think the success of 'The Da Society. "This book is ultimately a travesty The novel, which Brown claims draws "Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code." Vinci Code' happened in a vacuum," said for people of faith." on historical documents and artifacts, fol­ "The Da Vinci Code" has ignited wide­ Malachi, author of "Living Gnosis." "The Christians today are suddenly seeing lows a Harvard symbologist and a French spread interest in the Gnostic Gospels - Jesus movement is re-emer«in«." FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 B7

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probably one of the best singer-songwriters is their purity and their untouched and sophisticated and I feel like I'm doing Kimberly Bellware out there." quality rather than for any direct inspiration. the opposite." TORCH ASSISTANT EDITOR It's a bit strange to have the pairing of "It's to remind yourself to be musical, A relatively new facet of Bird's Guster's alt-rock with Bird and his indeci­ because there's so much bombardment, so performance is plain and simple: whistling. It's hard to get a handle on Andrew pherable genre. Bird, however, is content much crap out there," says Bird. "Like, how Bird is well-known as a violin virtuoso, but Bird. with having no niche, despite the confusion do you know that it's not going to come out when he whistled a noise that sounds more The slight, soft-spoken Chicago native it may cause record store clerks, unsure of — because your ear doesn't discriminate. To like a Theremin than a human sound, the appears alternately bored and scared; he how to catalogue his albums. me, it doesn't appeal to listen to other current audience went wild. fidgets and pauses too long before and after "I'm okay (that I don't have a niche) singers or songwriters, or even, like, Bob "It never really occurred to mc to use questions, thus neutralizing the tried-and- because then you get stuck in that," says Dylan. It seems redundant. I'm trying to until recently because it's such a casual true interviewer's tactic of pausing during an Bird. "It's funny, people will just kind of make music and make records that I'm not thing, like when you're doing your laundry," interview in hopes of encouraging further relate to you, try to understand you through hearing. I walk into a record store and think, says Bird. "Usually you hear whistling and it disclosure. So to begin, there isn't much what they know, so all the time at my shows 'I've pretty much heard it all.' I'm thinking, kind of implies something whimsical, between us but simple queries and short it's 'you remind me of someone...,' who just 'what kind of record would I want to hear?' "Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay" or some­ answers, both punctuated by voids of long, appeared on the radar two months ago. But That's kind of how I operate now." thing like that. But you if get a full breath of uncomfortable silence. that's what they know. Depending on the Bird's shunning both the idea of having air and get a full range...I'm able to get a Me: It seems like you're trying to re­ show, sometimes it will be less than tasteful. direct influences and the pull of popular sound that doesn't sound so much like your create the band experience with the pedals Like that one guy...what's his name..." Bird music is not hubris, though. Rather, it is a typical whistle." and all the looping you do onstage... famously pauses again, and then thinks feeling born from the care and consideration After last year, during which Bird spent Bird: It's not that difficult, really. better of bad-mouthing. that Bird puts into his unique sound. Still, a grueling 230 days on the road, he says he is Me: Is it intimidating doing all of the Considering his pedigree, it's easy to Bird maintains that he is not completely ready to work on his new record until the end instruments by yourself? understand Bird's ill-at-ease with popular impervious to musical influence. of spring. And while he calls touring an Bird: No. I enjoy the solo shows. music. "Everyone starts off (being derivative) 'awful existence,' Bird says he prefers it Me: You don't seem to have any musi­ He gained minor success as an auxiliary and either they make a career out of that, or hands-down to simply recording in a studio. cal niche. Does that ever concern you? member of the swing-revival 90's group, The they change," says Bird. "Some people make "When I first started out I thought, Bird: Not really. Squirrel Nut Zippers, afterwards legitimate careers out of being, say, a rocka­ 'Hmm, maybe I can just make records.'" But before casting Bird off as painfully forming his own band, Andrew Bird's Bowl billy band and keeping that tradition alive. says Bird. "But then they would say, "You shy or just standoffish, it is helpful to note of Fire. Bird began on the violin at age four, And there's nothing wrong with that if know, you're kind of supposed to go out that: exhausted from touring, he took a nap performing as a classically trained artist. you're unapologetic, if that's the kind of there and tour and work the record and be on the football field before his sound check; "I was the pure example of the Suzuki music that fits into your lifestyle. But I did successful." But I've kind of adapted to that he is an eager but thoughtful speaker, often kid," says Bird. "I learned all by ear. I did start off that way to cut my teeth. I started to (touring) lifestyle. Your body adapts—not in starting a sentence, pausing, then emerging learn to read music, but not happily." write songs that sounded like my record a healthy way—then you try to get back into with a completely different idea; and, in the Bird notes that his early training influ­ collection." normal life and you get the shakes." not-too-distant future, he just might become enced his listening tastes, virtually quaran­ Bird eventually moved to a converted Near the end of his touring stint with one of the music world's under-appreciated tining him from MTV bands and hit-radio barn outside Chicago and built his studio Guster, Bird will be making summer festival geniuses. play lists. there, spending several years away from the appearances everywhere from Bonaroo to After all, it's a rare person who can play "I was pretty enamored with "The city as .he worked on new material. Lollapalooza, enjoying a return to live the violin, xylophone and guitar while Threepenny Opera," the original cast record­ "I just kind of ran out of music to rip performing. whistling - and do so without a hint of irony. ing from the early 30's, Bertolt Brecht's off," says Bird. "That's when I went out into "Singing and whistling and playing the "I really enjoy the solo shows," says 1920's Berlin cabaret," says Bird. "It's a the country and isolated myself and just did­ violin are all in the same stream in my brain Bird. "They can get kind of nutty, but I feel a really creepy, dark music. Really subversive n't listen to any records at all to see what and sometimes they cross," says Bird. "So lot more free by myself." He adds, "And this for 20's music. I never listened to pop music comes out of my collective experiences. maybe I'm supposed to sing and I'll whistle was definitely the nicest crowd I've had. when was growing up; I always had classical "Having a band and having a record col­ instead, but then that's cool when I do it live. We've (Bird and Guster) been playing gym­ so I kind of jumped off of that. I also liked lection and living in an urban place was kind I sing better then, when I don't care how it nasiums at different denominational schools very specific brands of early jazz, a lot of the of holding me back. Usually I*ve always turns out. I'll shoot for high notes not know­ around the Midwest and the last two shows tenor players from the 30's, 40's and 50's. To been very restless thinking 'this is cool' and ing if I can reach them. It's strange knowing were with Jesuit schools and they went nuts. me, that was as good as music got." then I would have absorbed everything about you can get up in front of a bunch of people It was awful. People were really, really bad. Bird is hesitant to admit any particular it, then it would come out in my music. Then and try that." I'll think of this one fondly and the others as influences, despite his marked fascination I would jump from one thing to the next. I Now 32, with six individually being totally..." Bird stops, changes his with old-time blues, gospel and country. would want to participate; I would want to impressive albums to his credit and a self- mind about what he wanted to say and then "You want to keep a good diet of music enjoy it and play it and incorporate it into crafted sound that's all its own, Bird looks to smiles. "Jesuits." because whatever you listen to is going to what I was doing." the next challenges in his music: staying Bird is touring for a • short leg of come out of you in some way," says*Bird. After the release of 2005's "Andrew fresh, staying disciplined and continuing Guster's Campus Consciousness Tour. It's a "The old time, early 20th century stuff has Bird and the Mysterious Production of experiments with that whistle. surprising match-up, considering the contrast kind of been a mainstay. Not that you hear it Eggs," Bird is ready to experiment with his "Every day I wake up I've got ideas, I of styles. Guster's Joe Pisapia said the band onstage, but that (music) to me seems pretty sound again. can't help it, so I can't do much to sit down," invited Bird because they themselves were pure." "I can get obsessed with two chords," says Bird. "I haven't been able to distract fans. After a bit of musing, Bird concludes says Bird. "I know that you're supposed to myself enough to not get ideas. Writing is "He's a favorite," says Pisapia. "He's that he enjoys those styles for what he feels be on a linear path and get more complicated just sort of part of breathing."