2009-2010 Pretty in pink Good Friday Is it a good thing to tuition have Good Friday off? increase less than in past

by ANDREA SCHILLING

For the fall’s returning students, next year’s tuition has been decided. NewRAs However, Director I They can be your best of Financial Aid Wes friend or worst enemy. Maggard, said students The new RAs have have less to cringe about. been chosen. For 2009-2Q10, - the tuition with room & Campus board total comes to Life $27,990 for the year, said pg7 Maggard. Despite the bump in cost, Maggard said the percent of increase is Monster VS. Aliens actually lower than in Who will win the epic years past, coming in at battle? The new 3D 4.9%. adventure is intelligent “We anticipate higher and hilarious. I cost for financial aid because of the impact Miss Dooley 2009 Chelsea Thompson is joined by Dooley Resident Assistants on Sunday night following the Miss Dooley of the deterioration of pageant. Miss Dooley is an annual pageant featuring a sophomore girl from each wing in Dooley Hall. Girls compete the stock market, so the in several categories and the previous year's Miss Dooley passes on the crown to the newly selected winner. This event net tuition income to is strictly females-only, with Lyndsey Peterson as this year's emcee. Dooley residents look forward to this event all year N N U on an equivalent long, and Ford residents are invited to attend as well. enrollment basis will be closer to 3.5%,” said Vice Weather President for Financial Graduating seniors face School records are Affairs Dave Peterson, THURSDAY saying these figures are employment challenges smashed during the Chance of showers. only planned. Hi: 62° I Low; 41° The decision regarding amid a falling economy FRIDAY the cost of tuition is All Idaho Invitational Chance of showers. Hi; 60° I Low; 39° up to the Board of Trustees following by PAIGE MCDANIEL not being shifted around as byAIMEE NILES VonArx’s jump is currently SATURDAY Chance of showers. cabinet discussions, said easily it seems that it’s bet­ sixth nationally. Hi: 56° I Low: 34° Peterson. “I was always told that I ter to just keep a steady job Snow wasn’t the only Ashley Puga broke the SUNDAY Peterson also said the would have a job and now until you can afford the real thing falling this weekend NNU record for the 400 Chance of showerSf decision was made as that there is a hiring freeze world. at the All Idaho Invitation­ meter in 56.20. Puga com­ Hi; 59° I Low; 34? early as October. there are very few jobs avail­ Graduation used to be al; six school records also peted in the invitation-on­ MONDAY i “This lead time is able. It is frustrating to now something that everyone fell to N N U track athletes. ly Stanford Invitational in Chance of showers. * Hi; 60° I Low; 37° [ necessary to facilitate know how I will do finan­ looked forward to; the The Crusaders also Calif on March 28 where fiscal planning and cially because growing up knowledge of finally be­ snagged seven event wins, she ran the 800 meter in TUESDAY with the women finishing Chance of showers; admissions publications,” I always knew I would do ing completely done with 2:07.55—currently the Hi; 55° I Low; 34? he said. fine,” said Courtney Little. school. The class of 2009, second in the meet and the fastest time in Division Because N NU is This isn’t usually some­ however, is facing a bit of men third. II. Puga’s performances in Index a tuition-supported thing you hear coming from a reality shock as it real­ Laura VonArx broke the the 400 meter and 1500 ews 7 pinion 4 university, it is important a nursing major when the izes that the once-so-bright NNU triple jump record meter were both NCAA impus Life 5 shortages of nurses is still and qualified for nationals )ort$ 8 drastic. But with money with her 38-11.5 jump. &E 10 » S e e 'Tuition" on pg 2 »See"Seniors"on pg 3 »See'Track"on pg 9 umor 12 2 NEWS APRIL 8,2009

New decision to make Good Friday a student and faculty holiday comes with support, and objection too by DREW McCULLEY Darrin Grinder, professor of English and a member of April 10 is Good Friday, ACU, said that although and for the first time at the council’s decision was N N U the religious day will easily made, there were be a student and faculty some concerns that stu­ holiday. dents would not go home Last year’s Academic or observe the day. “And Council Undergrad made that would meah we lost the decision hoping to give another day of teaching.” students safer travel condi­ Grinder also said it was tions and more freedom to bad policy to grant a holi­ observe the day. day to accommodate stu­ The ACU is composed dents planning to skip class of all the deans, representa­ to leave early for Easter. tives from each school and Professor Kevin Dennis two students, and sets the disagreed with the decision following year’s academic to make Good Friday a calendar. holiday. He said “I suspect Junior Ben Pearson who fewer students will observe served on last year’s ACU the day now than before.” said the members thought Dennis said the most about students’ travel needs. profound chapel services he The ACU considered having remembers were on Good class the Monday after Eas­ Friday, and now we’ll have ter and no classes on Good no communal observance - Friday, said Pearson. “But I just students traveling. - we should include Good living with the knowledge Straight was concerned that students get together suggested having both days Professor Julie Straight Friday, Straight argued, of the death and resurrec­ that the university holding with other believers and off because many students was adamant no classes saying we lose the mean­ tion of Christ, Straight said, classes on Good Friday sent set time apart to reflect on live too far from campus should be held on Good ing of Easter without Good but we’re human. Setting the message that Good Fri­ Jesus’ suffering and under­ to make it back after Easter Friday. We don’t have class Friday. aside time to reflect helps day is a day like any other. stand people are suffering before classes start.” on Easter or Christmas We should always be us remember. Straight recommends today. SIFE comes back from nationals being named regional champions by RACHAEL FINCH on March 23, and seven of “Our presentation was literacy, personal success chapter has recently com­ Many of our presenting those students participated a 30-minute presentation skills, business ethics and pleted, said Crane and Lisa team will have the opportu­ The NNU chapter of as presenters on a panel, that addressed how NNU environmental sustainabil­ Bloomquist. nity to apply for jobs, have Students in Free Enterprise said Lisa Bloomquist. The SIFE ‘climbed mountains’ ity, said Lisa Bloomquist. “Teams from all over the interviews and network was named regional cham­ seven who participated on this year and accomplished The team will give the nation will be at nationals, with representatives from pion and will be going on the panel will be attend­ many projects, while focus­ same presentation at na­ the winning team at na­ Fortune 500 companies,” to the national exposition ing the national exposi­ ing on the six SIFE criteria,” tionals that they gave at tionals gets to represent the said Lisa Bloomquist. in Philadelphia, Pa. on May tion. Those students are said Crane, chief marketing the regional event, but United States in the SIFE In addition to being 10, said Lisa Bloomquist, Amy Bloomquist, Ashley officer. with some modifications. World Cup in Germany named regional champions, SIFE president. Morman, Cortnee Crane, SIFE teams organize Changes will be based on this October,” said Crane. SIFE received the Camp­ Sixteen students and Daniel Eckstrom, Jason outreach projects that fo­ feedback from the regional “It is an exciting opportu­ bell’s Ethics Award for its two faculty members at­ Hale, Lisa Bloomquist and cus on market economics, judges and will include nity for our team and will be ethics panel series this year, tended the regional event Maryjo Usabel. entrepreneurship, financial updates about events the a great learning experience. said Lisa Bloomquist. Analysts: Rocket gives North Korea new bargaining chip by ASSOCIATE PRESS provocation that cannot go appeared to have had little That is double the dis­ to successfully target and Analyses, said the launch North Korea’s new rocket unanswered, but the U.N. effect because some coun­ tance a North Korean rock­ strike the United States, raises the stakes at the launch gives the communist Security Council was so tries showed no inclination et managed in 1998 and far he said. It also is unclear stalled six-nation talks country another bargaining divided it didn’t even issue to impose them. better than a 2006 launch whether the North has been aimed at persuading the chip in negotiations over a preliminary statement of North Korea’s official Ko­ of a missile that fizzled 42 able to miniaturize its war­ North to give up its nuclear dismantling its nuclear condemnation. rean Central News Agency seconds after liftoff. Japan, heads enough to load onto weapons program in ex­ weapons program even if Diplomats privy to con­ claimed again Monday that Guam, the Philippines, a rocket, he said. change for aid and other the flight wasn’t completely tinuing talks in New York the rocket put an experi­ Mongolia and parts of Chi­ But John Bolton, a for­ concessions. successful, analysts said said China, Russia, Libya mental communications na are now within range, mer U.S. ambassador to the Pyongyang now can Monday. and Vietnam voiced con­ satellite into orbit, while but Anchorage, Alaska, is U.N. and ex-U.S. undersec­ seek more help because it Even with suspected cerns about further alienat­ the U.S. and others sus­ roughly 3,500 miles (6,000 retary of state in charge of has more to bargain away, problems in separating the ing and destabilizing North pected the test was a cover kilometers) from the launch the North Korean nuclear Kim said. And, he added, second and third stages, Korea. China, the North’s for improving technology site. dossier, said the launch was “North Korea is playing a the rocket flew twice as far closest ally, and Russia hold for a long-range military Daniel Pinkston, a Seoul- still cause for concern. game of trying to manipu­ as any missile the North veto power as permanent missile. based analyst for the Inter­ “This is far from a fail­ late the U.S. by getting it previously launched. Thatmembers and could water U.S. and South Korean national Crisis Group, said ure. Japan is now clearly within range, which is the range falls far short of U.S. down any response. officials said the entire the apparent failure of the in range, and unless you’re so-called pressure card.” territory, but neighbors are Analysts said Security rocket, including whatever rocket’s third stage to sepa­ willing to kiss Japan good­ North Korea, one of the concerned by the expanded Council sanctions imposed payload it carried, ended rate properly from the sec­ bye, you have to be worried world’s poorest countries, is reach of a regime that claims after the North’s under­ up in the ocean. South Ko­ ond stage raised questions by this test,” he told The in desperate need of outside to have atomic bombs. ground nuclear test explo­ rea said the second stage about the reliability of the Associated Press. aid. It has reportedly been President Barack Obama sion in 2006 that barred splashed down about 1,900 technology. Kim Tae-woo, an analyst selling missile parts and and other world leaders Pyongyang from work­ miles (3,100 kilometers) “They’re still a long at Seoul’s state-run Ko­ technology to whoever has called Sunday’s launch a ing on ballistic missiles from the launch site. ways off’ from being able rea Institute for Defense the cash to pay for it. APRIL 8,2009 NEWS 3

Young scientists compete in the Johnson Sports Center Meltdown-Museums NEW YORK by 8REANNA GOLDSMITH; gold, silver and bronze recognition.” practice science. One par­ The recession is hitting metals, with the top teams Chase said she desires to ent said, “I think it’s great museums hard from coast Hundreds of junior high advancing to the national provide enthusiastic stu­ for the kids. It’s a wonder­ to coast, forcing directors and high school science en­ tournament this summer. dents with a forum to do ful program and the kids News Blurbs to boost admission fees, thusiasts flooded the NNU In the apptoximately 24 science. really enjoy it.” Chase said, cut budgets and staff, and campus on Saturday. events that students com­ Both Cossel and Chase “It’s great to form a favor­ Italy-Earthquake put ambitious projects For approximately seven peted in, the challenges commented that hosting able impression across such L’AQUILA, Italy on hold. But in a twist years NNU has hosted the ranged from herpetology the Science Olympiad has a broad group of involved Rescue workers search on the bleak economic Science Olympiad, a state­ and cell biology to elec­ been a great way to intto- parents.” for students believed bur­ news, museums are actu­ wide science competition tric vehicle trajectory and duce prospective students Cossel said, “It has given ied in a ruined dormitory ally reporting an increase for junior high and high fossils. and parents of those stu­ us the chance to introduce after Italy’s deadliest quake in attendance. school students, said Pto- Professor^ohn Cossel, dents to NNU. ourselves to thousands of in nearly three decades fessor Jennifer Chase, the one of the many NNU Chase said, “I want them local people that may not rocks this medieval town, South Afirica-Zuma lead organizer for the Sci­ faculty members partici­ to connect NNU with the have known how unique killing more than 100 PRETORIA, South ence Olympiad. pating in this event said, chance to do good science the NNU community is. people and injuring more Africa The competition was “We know that this pro­ and as the place they met The Olympiad program than 1,500. Buildings an­ Prosecutors drop the composed of 32 juniot high gram is an excellent way such awesome folks.” has helped thousands of cient and modern buckle, corruption case against and 24 high school teams, to keep younger students Many parents said it was kids learn more about sci­ raising the question: Why Jacob Zuma, the man ex­ each team with up to 15 interested in science and a great overall experience, ence and it is satisfying to so much damage from a pected to become South competitors, said Chase. is a nice way for superior giving the students the know that NNU can be a relatively modest quake? Africa’s next president. Each team competed fot students/groups to get chance to both learn and part of that.” The African National Obama Congress declares the de­ ANKARA, Turkey cision a victory and hun­ SIFE brings financial seminar to campus tomorrow President Barack dreds of Zuma supporters Obama reaches out to celebrate in the streets. by RACHAEL FINCH accounts upon graduat­ mend relations with Mus­ But others say questions ing and entering the ‘real lims worldwide, praising threaten to taint Zuma’s Students in need of fi­ world,”’ said Cortnee Turkey’s leaders in An­ administration and the nancial planning tech­ Crane, SIFE chief market­ kara, scheduling a tour of country’s image. niques need look no fur­ ing officer. holy sites in Istanbul with ther than Harter Lecture Investment specialist respectful enthusiasm and Missouri-Puppy Mills Hall in the Business Build­ Gregory Call will be giving declaring the U.S. “is not SENECA, Mo. ing, where SIFE is putting a 45-minute presentation and will never be at war Missouri is the “puppy on “Financial Survival 101; of financial advice and will with Islam.” mill” capital of America, Life After College” tomor­ answer student questions home to more than 4,000 row at 7 p.m. following the presentation, Defense Budget shoddy and inhumane “This is a wonderful op­ said Lisa Bloomquist, SIFE WASHINGTON dog-breeding businesses, portunity for students, president. about basic budgeting con­ The seminar is designed Defense Secretary Rob­ by one estimate. But now seniors especially, to learn Students will also be cepts, types of investments, for students of all majors, ert Gates recommends the state is trying to shed some tips about invest­ given a packet of financial economic outlook, and with or without a back­ halting production of the its teputation, with the ing, savings, checking, resources, said Crane. lots of other topics,” said ground in financial plan­ F-22 fighter jet and scrap­ chief of the Agriculture insurance and retirement “It will have information Bloomquist. ning, said Bloomquist. ping a new helicopter for Department pledging to the president as he out­ do more to put bad breed­ Continued from page: University 1 aims to keep tuition from lines deep cuts to many ers out of business. of the military’s biggest rising dramatically despite current economic sistuation weapons programs. Obese Preschoolers CHICAGO that the school looks for education to different Peterson said it’s very maintaining and advancing Iraq A striking new study ways to control costs student groups through important that the school the quality of education,” BAGHDAD says one in five 4-year-olds while providing quality different methods,” said does not change “who said Peterson. Anger boils over in is obese, and the rate is educational opportunities, Peterson. “I think most of NN U is,” especially with “We know the current Baghdad streets at Iraq’s alarmingly higher among said Peterson. the controls and restrictions the upcoming centennial. economy is tough on lots of security forces after they American Indian children. “We’ve looked hard in we’ve planned will be “The cabinet and the students and their families,” failed to prevent a stun­ Nearly one-third of them many places. In some cases, transparent to students.” trustees recognize the said Maggard. “We want to ning series of coordinated are obese, and research­ we’ve found additional Following the state of the importance of the opposing do everything we can for bombings across the city ers said it was surprising opportunities to deliver economy regarding tuition. forces of affordability and the students.” that leaves 36 dead and to see differences by race more than 100 injured. As and ethnicity at so early Egyptian student and U.S. resident arrested by the U.S. draws down its an age. troops in the capital, Iraqis immigration officials for planned act of terrorism ponder whether their own Healthbeat-Alzheimer’s soldiers and police can Driving by ASSOCIATE PRESS Allen said the govern­ and packed into the car by Megahed wasn’t charged maintain order once the WASHINGTON ment is trying to deport a friend without Megahed’s in connection with the vid­ Americans have gone. Scientists are creating An Egyptian college stu­ Megahed even though fed­ knowledge. eo, and his trial jury didn’t tests to show when it’s dent acquitted of federal eral prosecutors failed to se­ Prosecutors implied that get to hear about it. Housing Scams time for people with early explosives charges was un­ cure a conviction at trial. Megahed and his friend, In a statement, ICE WASHINGTON Alzheimer’s disease to stop expectedly arrested by im­ The former University of Ahmed Mohamed, planned spokesman James Judge The government is driving. Think that would migration officials Monday. South Florida engineering an act of terrorism. said Megahed “has been cracking down on mort­ be obvious? In fact it’s one Youssef Samir Megahed, student was acquitted by a Mohamed was sentenced placed into removal pro­ gage modification scams, of a family’s most wrench­ 23, was taken into cus­ federal jury Friday of pos­last year to 15 years in pris­ ceedings” and will be held accusing “criminal actors” ing decisions — and as tody by U.S. Immigration sessing low-grade explosives on for making a YouTube until a judge hears his case. of preying on desperate Alzheimer’s increasingly and Customs Enforcement that could have been used to video showing would-be He declined to comment borrowers caught up in is diagnosed in its earliest agents as he left a Tampa build a destructive device. terrorists how to convert a further. the nation’s housing cri­ stages, it can be hard to Wal-Mart store with his Allen argued during the remote-control toy into a Megahed is a legal per­ sis. Officials say scammers tell when a loved one is father, according to his at­ three-week trial that the bomb detonator. The video manent U.S. tesident who’s seek to take advantage of becoming a danger torney, Adam Allen. He items found in his car dur­ was found on Mohamed’s lived with his family in the borrowers by charging is being held on a warrant ing an August 2007 traf­ laptop computer that was United States since he was them large, upfront fees signed by an immigration fic stop were homemade seized during the traffic 11. for help that is available judge. model rocket engines built stop. for free. 4 OPINION APRIL 8, 2009

Common sense is the least common of all It’s about time we have senses— especially for legislators Good Friday off

cards do not pay off credit money on silly welfare — Current Occupant sug­ STAFF EDITORIAL I am not an expert in cards. Yet for some rea­ this is socialism that favors gested if he too believes pretty much any field (ex­son our Congress keeps Big Business. The govern­ that just throwing money Tr*his week marks the first Good Friday NNU has ob­ cept maybe Super Smash handing over vast sums of ment is giving our money at this problem will fix it. served by having no classes. This decision is much more Brothers for the Nintendo money - money our coun­to talking heads and suits My plan to get us out than just a celebration of not waking up for our 7:45 a.m. try doesn’t have - to our that have already proven of recession is simple, and class, but a celebration of Jesus Christ’s death and soon-to- beloved but failing friends once (and some twice — based on a trend I’ve no­ be-resurrection. at Big Businesses. thanks again AIG) that ticed. The businesses cry­ As a Christian institution, it only makes sense that we W hat I see is big gov­ they should not be trusted ing for help seem to be the observe this occasion just like we do secular holidays such ernment parading about with our people’s money. ones belligerently taking as President’s Day or Columbus Day. By having no classes, in sectors where it has no No doubt the bailouts on bad risk and producing our institution is recognizing that Good Friday isn’t like any business. Normally, we were appropriated with whatever they want with other day, and that’s something even John Wesley would by could blame the Demo­ good intention; Congress no regard for the market. agree with. Even public universities, such as Mississippi ANDREW McCULLEY crats for this. But the Re­ certainly thought our Meanwhile, the companies State, have cancelled classes this Friday, and have for many 64 - do I have any chal­ publicans have put in an county couldn’t get along and banks that are surviv­ years— though the day is labeled “Spring Holiday” instead. lengers?), and that limits equal share, and in fact without these businesses. ing seem to be respond­ In fact, it’s almost ironic that an institution such as ours, how much I can say on they are the ones who However, I feel that these ing to the markets, taking which requires chapel and biblical literature courses, has certain topics. However, started this shindig under bailouts are hurting more on good risk, only giving just now decided to add Good Friday to its holiday list. there are certain things the direction of the Previ­ than helping, and all the loans to people who can By having an extra day in the Easter weekend, students that require no expertise — ous Occupant. good they’ve done — all the repay them, and generally are given a better reason to perhaps spend the holiday with common sense is enough. If you were looking for jobs they may have savedpracticing good common their family. As the biggest event in the Christian faith tak­ We know targeting civil­ an opportunity to fear so­ - will shortly be undone. sense. ing place aside from Christ’s birth, we should be encouraged ians is evil, we know not to cialism, there’s no need to And short of God inter­ My plan is this: Con­ to be with our loved ones—and having Good Friday off get into land wars in Asia, wait for the Current Oc­ vening, we will have to gress should not allow does just that. and we know what goes cupant to sign any new wake up one day and see the bad to continue being Though it comes a little later than expected, the decision into a peanut butter and legislation: this is your the even deeper hole we’ve rotton and the good to be to make Good Friday a campus holiday emphasizes just jelly sandwich. It is equally chance. Except this social­ dug for ourselves. slowly suffocated. Let’s re­ how important we hold the resurrection to be—and as a obvious that debts are not ism doesn’t even attempt America needs to change ward good businesses and Christian univetsity, we should view it as such. Though all paid off with loans - credit to spend our hard-earned — and more than what the allow the bad ones to fail. students may not take their Friday this week to think about its true meaning, the idea of giving us the opportunity to do We all need to accept ‘vampires’—it’s not as so speaks volumes. weird as you think

THE CRUSADER'S LETTER TO THE EDITOR School threats should Reading further—and rumors before they got vampire thing comes in. GUIDELINES always be investigated. Al­ confirming on Urban Dic­ truly out of hand (the po­ Popular series like “Twi­ SEND TO CRUSADER0NNU.EDU ways. I usually don’t dealtionary—I learned when lice were at the school on light” and HBO’s “True in absolutes, but in this the police responded to an unrelated matter and Blood” are about vampires • Anonymous letters will not be accepted. You case I feel justified. a vampire invasion, they investigated while they finding love and accep­ must include your name and classification were dealing with the were there). tance. Teenagers want that with your letter. mythological creatutes. The real issue here isn’t too, to be told it’s okay to • Letters under 200 words will likely be be an outsider. accepted. Letters exceeding 200 words may It would be easy to laugh vampires or the belief in also be published; final decision rests with and dismiss this incident them, just like the Wells Boston Latin outsiders the editor. and the people involved as incident wasn’t really about were bullied and called • Please refer to what you are writing in stupid, but the fear of the aliens. The problem at vampires out of malice. response to, whether it is an article or another campus issue. unreal isn’t anything new. Boston Latin is bullying. As much as I despise In 1938, Orson Wells Some girls were bullying “Twilight”—ladies, Ed­ • The Crusader reserves the right to edit all letters for length and grammar. broadcast the “War of the a fellow student about her ward Cullen is a control Worlds,” a radio drama “goth” style— which main­ freak and Bella is a weak I maintain this be­ about an alien invasion. stream movies and books female character that lief even in the face of a The show was formatted have connected with changes everything about story that appeared in the as an actual news broad­ vampires. From there, the her for a guy— I think it Boston Globe a couple of cast and people across whole thing snowballed could have a positive effect Contact National Elected Officials weeks ago. According to the country truly believedand took on a life of its on teenagers. Socially, they the Globe, police respond­ that little green men were own. could learn something U.S. Sen. Jim Risch: 225 North 9th St. ed to a rumor that vam­ swarming middle Ameri­ Rumors flew that peo­ about acceptance. Suite 530, Boise, ID pires were roaming Boston ca. Chaos ensued; people ple had been bitten and And while Count Dracu- 83702 Latin High School. That’s were freaked out and per­ a werewolf was bringing la will always be the Prince right—vampires. fectly normal, rational a gun to school. People of Darkness and one of the U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo: 524 East Cleveland For a second, I thought people did crazy things— were being targeted and greatest literaty embodi­ Blvd. Suite 220 Caldwell, ID 83605 “vampires” was perhaps a like suicide. bullied because they were ments of evil, social “vam­ pires” aren’t and shouldn’t gang name or some slang Now, the school man­ different. U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick: 802 W Bannock, that I’m not familiar with. aged to quash the vampire Which is where the be treated as such. Suite 101 Boise, Idaho 83702

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Apathy is plaguing the land of Myspace and venti cinnamon lattes

we so far advanced in com­ is America’s youth apathet­ I was in Barnes & No­ parison to everyone else that ic about just about every­ bel’s Current Events sec­ we have no sense of what’s thing? “If it doesn’t concern tion the other week when going on? We complain my facebook account. I’m my eyes stumbled upon a about the unemployment not interested!”—I shutter book discussing America’s rate being at 8.1 percent, to think. job in the age of genocide. the most current statistic Not caring is easy—it’s I was intrigued, and picked from United States Depart­ our own personal “get out up the book to leaf through by ment of Labor, when there of jail free card.” No guilt, its contents to see if it was ANDREA SCHILLING are countries like Haiti, no problem. The issue is, worth the $17.99. It was said CIA.gov, where more however, if we don’t care, at this time that a young beverage— and this is what than two-thirds of the pop­ who will? Dr. Seuss said it woman, whom I later I fear moSt^apathy. ulation doesn’t have formal best in his book “The Lo- found out was 18, asked Certainly not caring will jobs. rax,” “Unless someone like me what genocide was. I lessen one’s stress level, but To make matters worse, you cares a whole awful lot, was horrified. is a strive for the thinner, this apathy ranges within nothing is going to get bet­ Whether the young wom­ shinier, perfectly-shaped- national issues as well. ter. It’s not.” (photo by wikimedia commons) an’s parents, teachers or for-my-back-pocket cell A 2008 study by Com­ Turning our backs on apa­ probable addiction to unof­ phone really worth it? mon Core, as reported by thy is possible. The younger for tee-shirts about the Is­ students to travel to Africa ficial “Twilight” websites Perhaps we just don’t care ABC News, says one-third generation can make waves, rael and Palestinian conflict to see the AIDS crisis first­ were to blame, I can’t help about the right matters. I of 1,200 American teens which was evident in the too. Maybe more young hand. I’m just asking for but have a growing con­ think this is embarrassing, tested did not know that election of President Ba­ people would know what’s young adults to care even cern for America’s younger really. We make a stink the basis of American rights rack Obama, where he won going on then. a little bit. Let’s take our generation. Or, perhaps the about what happened on to freedom of religion and the 30 and under crowd by I’m not asking for high iPod headphones out for young woman is perfectly“The Bachelor,” and yet the speech comes from the Bill 34 percent, said US News. school students to picket just one moment and read a happy with her Hollister words “Free Tibet” are equal of Rights. It is statistics like If only Urban Outfitters outside their capital build­ headline or two. The Jonas sweatshirt and Starbuck’s to a foreign slang term. Are these that make me think. could invent trendy slogans ing. I’m not asking our Brothers can wait.

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E-mail your submissions [email protected] 6 CAMPUS LIFE APRIL 8,2009 New York mission trip focuses on urban ministries by JESSICA BOBANGO Katie Keeney-Smithson and trip was an overwhelming Tim Meeks. The group was experience that will take a Wandering the streets of led by Director of Residen­ few more weeks to process, an unknown urban neigh­ tial Life Karen Pearson and she said that she enjoyed borhood and dishing out Campus Ministries Director working at the food pan­ food to complete strangers Michael Spengler. try. “Even though we didn’t may not seem like the ideal The week was one of mis­ get a lot of one-on-one vacation for some, but for sion work and sightseeing time, I felt like I was mak­ the 13 NNU students who and while the team was ex­ ing a difference,” said Bow­ participated in the mission cited about catching a view­ man, “Sometimes being a trip to New York City, it was ing of the Broadway show behind-the-scenes person is the perfect prescription for a “Wicked,” the highlights just as big a service as any­ fulfilling— albeit somewhat for many involv^ work­ thing else.” daunting—spring break. ing with the Harlem relief Bruner said the trip The team included fresh­ bus and the Yorkville Food changed her life and that— man Cayenne Drummond Pantry. just like Bowman— she is as well as sophomores “Working in the soup also trying to figure out ev­ Danielle Bowman, Aubrey kitchen really gave us a erything God wanted her to Braun, Lacey Bruner, Ri­ chance to connect with get out of the experience. “I ley Cook, Lander Grow, people in need on a very am still overwhelmed,” said Grady Harmon, Danyelle personal and direct level,” Bruner, “but I know I will Howard, Jordyn Johnson, said Howard. never be the same.” Ashley Rendahl and juniors Though Bowman said the

Top: The New York City mission trip group eats at the fa­ mous Bubba Gump's restaurant. Above; The group comes together for a photo after a worship service. Left: Lander Grow, Danyelle Howard, Riley Cook and Lacey Bruner pose for a photo while exploring the city (photos courtesy of Danyelle Howard).

Students cover the map with their various spring break quests by PAIGE MCDANIEL not seem to be the trend surroundings astounding,” when we were in high said Johnson. “Really, I didn’t do much school. She began her adven­ of anything over spring There were stories and tures with four days in In­ break.” movies based on college dia, including an elephant This common phrase spring break and the wild ride and a tour of the Taj was heard around campus adventures and embarrass­ Mahal. From there the last Monday morning as ing stories it brings. Some group traveled to Nepal sleepy-eyed students made students took advantage of and eventually wound up their way to first classes the break to travel outside in Germany. for the last stretch of the of Idaho’s desert mainland. Holly Beech, on the semester. Freshmen Amanda Syn- other hand, spent the first While everyone asked der and Michael Morgan, weekend of Spring break their closest chums and along with sophomore in Billings, Mont, with acquaintances about their Arielle Askren and senior NNU’s traveling singing amazing adventures, the Bobby Passmore jumped group Covenant. majority of NNU students in a car and travelled to the On Tuesday she took advantage of the break Oregon coast where they crammed in a car with to grab a box of goldfish enjoyed camping and bask­ a couple friends and her crackers and whip out sea­ ing in the sun. brothers and road-tripped sons of “Grey’s Anatomy” Sophomore Hilary John­ to Monterey, Calif for a and “Friends.” son said so long to the time of hiking, bike riding With an economic cri­ economically-challenged and some time to relax. sis affecting the nation, it Hilary Johnson stands in front of the Taj Mahal while visiting India over spring break United States and visited “It was probably the best seems that traveling, out­ (photo courtesy of Hiiary Johnson). India, Nepal and Ger­ spring break of my life. But side of seeing the parental many with the Masters of coming back to Nampa... household, was simply out didn’t cost anything, which enjoyed time with her new two got a new puppy. Business Administration Lake Lowell versus aqua of the question. is great,” said sophomore husband before he leaves This theme of vegging program. blue ocean? No compari­ “I just went and stayed John Crabill. again for Air Force Train­ out and processing as little “The culture was incred­ son,” said Beech. with my family for it. It Junior Tracey Robirds ing in Las Vegas and the information as possible did ibly interesting and the •: APRIL 8, 2009 CAMPUS LIFE 7 Forensics visits the South, making waves at nationals by BREANNA GOLDSMITH nation— Rachel Allen in Allison Hawn, all won ei­ the team had time to ex­ I^rose Interpretation and ther superior or good in perience some Louisiana All five members of Jason Montgomery in Im- their events, according to culture, which Quinn the NNU Forensics team promptu Speaking.” a campus-wide e-mail sent said was a “fun award for earned an award ar the Adamson was named out. everybody.” Pi Kappa Delta National governor of the province of The team was only made According to Montgom­ Tournament and Conven- the great west, putting her up of five competitors, com­ ery and Allen, outside of tion in Shreveport, La. over in charge of all the schools pared to some other schools competition the team was spring break. belonging to the Pi Kappa whose teams were made up enjoying Louisiana’s sunny The team was awarded Delta Honorary west of the of 25 competitors. weather, shopping, spend­ the Good Award in Indi- Mississippi, It was outstanding for ing a day at Six Flags, and, vidual Events Sweepstakes Junior Jason Montgom- the team to win the Good as Montgomery said, “eat­ in addition to the individ- ery earned the moSt awards Award Sweepstakes, beat­ ing some unique Southern ual awards, which Assistant with a total of three. He ing out 37 other schools, delicacies like alligator.” Director of Forensics Litha earned a Superior Award said Adamson and Quinn. Allen said, “It was a won­ Quinn said was “definitely in Impromptu Speaking, When explaining the derful way to end a fantas­ a team win for everybody.” placing fourth out of 182, award system for Pi Kappa tic weekend!” NNU’s Director of Fo- an Excellent Award in Delta, Adamson said, “This For the Forensics team, rensics Brooke Adamson Communication Analysis, tournament does awards going to Nationals “goes said, “This is one of the ninth out of 56, and an Ex- by percentages. The top beyond competition,” said few times we have ever had cellent Award in Broadcast percent is superior, next Adamson. “It’s an oppor­ two representatives in the Journalism. percent is excellent, and tunity to build community Showcase to demonstrate The other members of the last percent of awatds and represent our school The forensics team poses in front of Louisiana's state sign one of the best competi- the team, Rachel Allen, while on their trip to Nationals in Shreveport (photo cour­ is good.” and Savior.” tors in their event in the Blair Evans, Julia Fitch and tesy of Rachel Allen). Outside of competition.

Upcoming school year plans include a new set of resident assistants by JESSICA BOBANGO Shacklett, Faith Stewart, balance between the two,” private bathrooms given to Mangum, Tim Streight, Lobaugh. Dietz said she Jessica Weaver, Amanda said Wilkes. Wilkes also the RAs, as well as free tu­ Jared Trygg, and Kramer hopes that she will be able The resident assistants Wilkes and McKenzie Ul­ said that her girls better be ition for N N U golfers. Uvila. to create a closer communi­ have been announced for rich, who said that she will prepared for a lot ofTWIX- Wirick said he would like “I am most excited for ty feel in Olsen with weekly the 2009-2010 school year, be excited to get to see her es, as well as a number of to have “an emergency slide the relationships that I will Bible studies for those who and while the group may girls grow personally and Richard Simmons workout from every RA room that develop with the guys in the are interested, as well as seem to hold varying ideas get to know each other. days. ends behind the soda ma­ dorm,” said Uvila, “I ap­ “fun girls’ nights at least for NNLf’s students,* ■one*'" " Jpiikes said she thinks - Culver-RAs will be Kevin chine, which opens up for plied because I want to help once a month.” » - * ? -

W ednesday, April 8 Sp.m.-Senate 9p.m.-Time-0ut

Thursday, April 9 9-11 p.m.- Brickhouse *

Friday, A pril! 0 Good Friday - Student Holiday

Monday, April 13 Easter Monday - Student Holiday

Tuesday, April 14 Last day to withdraw from a Quad 2 class with a "W"

W ednesday, April 15 10:20a.m- Class Chapels: Class Council Next year's SGA members (Grant Miller not pictured) along with Tim Milburn, Karen Pearson and Carey Speeches/Mandatory Senior Meeting Cook pose outside Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill restaurant in Oklahoma City, Okla. this past weekend in matching sweaters. The group was at the Nazarene Student Leadership Conference at Southern Naza- rene University in Bethany, Okla. The weekend included activities to build a stronger relationship within the group in preparation for the upcoming school year (photo courtesy of Aubrey Webb). 8 SPORTS APRIL 8,2009

Baseball splits the weekend with 2 wins, 2 losses by JESSICA BOBANGO bottom half of the sev­ enth, a base steal and a N N U ’s baseball team bunt to win. started off its weekend at Joel Oliver went three Central Washington Uni­ for four with three RBIs, versity losing both games while Tyler Nicholson Friday, finishing the open­ and Cory Warburton ing game 7-2 and ending were both two for four with a 9-8 defeat in game and Jimmy Van Beek two. finished two for three, According to sports in­ according to sports formation, the first game information. looked promising as NNU Saturday’s games start­ began with an early lead in ed out a bit more posi­ the third. tively as the Crusaders Unfortunately, it did not Boone Farrington slides into second base (photo by Kari Stetson; courtesy of NNU Sports beat out the Wildcats 7-5 last long as Central Wash­ Information). in the opening, but lost ington came back with two the second 3-8. Sport: in the bottom of tbe same the third inning in game in the fifth with Joel Oli­ runs in the seventh to tie. Golf inning. two, the Crusaders scored ver’s fifth home run of the Central Washington ended Statistics courtesy o f NN U After trailing 7-1 after one in the fourth and three year. NNU scored three the game with a run in the Sports Information. Class; Junior continued from page throwers 1: look to an appearance at nationals Major: qualifying times. weekend as well. Miller having the records, said Puga won the 1500 and won the javelin. Heidegger Psychology The men’s 4x400 relay broke the shot put with a Miller. “It’s nice to have a 400 meters, and Elisa is currently ranked second broke their own record throw of 50-6 and Barclay person to compete against Decker won the 800 in the nation in javelin. Occupational goal: with Dallas Beaty, Dan in the hammer throw with but also root for.” meters. Next weekend, the Emergency room Hill, Maurus Hope and 172-10. Miller and Bar­ Miller said both he and Senior Erika McCarthy Crusaders head to Utah psychologist Mitch Ward running a clay now hold every in­Barclay are looking to won the hammer throw to compete at the Javier 3:16.84. door and outdoor throw­ qualify for nationals next. and Joy Warrington the Invitational. Hometown: Throwers Grant Mill­ ing (except javelin) record In addition to the bro­ shot put. Dallas Beaty fin­ Boise, Idaho er and Zach Barclay between the two of them. ken records, the Crusad­ ished first in the 400 hur­ Statistics courtesy o f each broke a record this It’s a really cool feeling ers also won seven events. dles and Josh Heidegger N N U Sports Information. How long have you been playing golR The Tar Heels celebrate their fifth national title Ten years by ASSOCIATED PRESS after beating Michigan for our alma mater is even suit jacket while he danced to claim the title. Do you play other State 89-72 in Detroit. sweeter.” like a puppet — the trade­ Notth Catolina (34-4), sports? North Carolina saved Thousands of fans Especially for seniors mark move that earned the first unanimous pre­ “I was on the swim team the last dance for Danny poured into the stands Tyler Hansbrough, Bobby him the nickname “Dan­ season No. 1 in the histo- when I was younger.” Green. and onto the arena floor Frasor and Green. cin’ Danny” — to the ty of The Associated Press The Carolina blue-clad before the Tar Heels’ flight They came to campus 1990s rap song that they Top 25, overcame an 0-2 Why do you enjoy golB crowd prodded him, and had even landed at nearby in the fall of 2005, a few play before every tipoff atstart to the ACC season “The only player that “Jump Around” blared Raleigh-Durham Interna­ months after the school the Smith Center. to claim another regular- can beat me is me.” from the speakers in his tional Airport, and they claimed its previous title, Later, they showed season title and posted honor. So, just as he did cheered fanatically every and went ontoposta 101- season highlights on the double-figute wins in all What is your favorite before four seasons’ worth time live television foot­ 14 record through four arena’s four video screens, six of its NCAA toutna- quote? of tip-offs at the Smith age of the team’s motor­ years with three regular- located high above score- ment games. “‘Hold Onto Positive Center, the senior shook cade was shown on the season ACC titles and two boards that read: “Caro­ “There’s not much to say Energy’— it is an acro­ his hips, dangled his arms giant video boards. Final Four appearances. lina 89, Mich. St. 72.” — we’re national champs,” nym for my last name.” and cut loose one last Last to enter the arena They capped their run “If I’m lucky enough to Hansbrough said. “It’s the time. was Williams, who car­ with a never-in-doubt coach another 20 years, best feeling in the world. Is there a kind o f music Whoop it up. Tar Heels, ried in the trophy and the victory over the Spartans, it’s going to be awful hard When I come back and that you like to listen you brought another net he helped cut down at who got no closer than 13 for kids to give me the watch these games here to when you play golf? NCAA championship tro­ Ford Field. points in the second half. memories that this club at the Smith Center, I’ll “The guys have me into phy back to campus. “I stood up here in “We did it. But the way did,” Williams said. always look up there and OAR right now, but I Coach Roy Williams’ 2005 and told you how we did it? Isn’t that great?” This was how nearly remember this team and can repeat Josh Groban team returned home Tues­ great it was to win a na­ Green asked the crowd. everybody figured this what we were able to ac­ all day long when I day to celebrate the proud tional championship for Then, the fans pleaded season would end, yet the complish this year.” play.” program’s fifth national our alma mater,” Williams for Green to dance one celebration was no less sat­ Added Frasor: “This is title and first since 2005 said. “And I’ll tell you right last time, prompting fel­ isfying for Hansbrough, a storybook ending, and I Favorite junk food? with about 13,000 rewed- now, winning the second low senior Mike Copeland who returned for his se­ couldn’t ask for more.” “Butterfinger(s). I need up fans less than 24 hours national championship to hold the back of Green’s nior season for the chance more than one.”

Favorite book? “Things Fall Apart” by Sports Box Achabe GNAC S tan d in g s as o f April 6 Favorite TV shov^ SOFTBALL BASEBALL GOLF “Boy Meets World” (W-L) (W-L) Mar. 30-31 @ Grand 1. MSU Billings 17-5 1. Western Ore. 11-1 Canyon Rowdy Hope 73-68-78 WTiich do you prefer: 2. Central Wash. 14-6 2. Saint Martin’s 7-5 Team score; 899 Leon Vasquez 93-79-88 Power Rangers, Thun­ 3. Western Ore. 13-8 3. MSU Billings 8-8 (19th place overall) Zach Grunig 77-71-79 der Cats or Teenage 4. Western Wash. 9-9 4. Central Wash. 6-0 JeflF McDonald 74-71- Mutant Ninja Turtles? 5. Northwest Nazarene 5. Northwest Nazarene 81 Next tournament: Teenage Mutant Ninja 5-17 4-12 Aaron Van De Hey Apr. 13-14 @ CSU Turtles 6. Saint Martin’s 2-15 75 -7 7 -7 5 Stanislaus APRIL 8,2009 SPORTS 9

Softball goes 1 -5 in weekend tournament by ALLISON HAWN State 7-2. University- Dominguez On Saturday the Cru­ Hills 3-0. The Northwest Naza- saders beat the University In the Cal State Univer­ rene University softball of Hawaii-Hilo 2-1 at the sity- Monterey Bay game, Sports Blurbs team competed in the Tournament of Champi­ Jael Henthorn hit a two- Tournament of Champi­ ons hosted by Cal State run single in the fourth OPENING DAY ons last weekend, winning University in Turlock, Ca­ inning. CC Sabathia will be on the one of five games. lif. Dana Shipley pitched Hevern said, “It’s been mound for the Yankees, Friday, N N U played a six-hitter. The game­ a tough year so far. We Manny Ramirez begins his Chico State University, winning hit came from have all the talent we first full year with the Dodg­ losing 3-2. Chelsey Anderson in the need, we just need to uti­ ers and the Chicago Cubs Haley Hevern hit a bottom of the seventh lize it.” give it another go to see if home run. The Crusad­ inning. they can win a World Series ers went on to play San The Crusaders also after more than a century’s Francisco State Univer­ played Cal State Univer­ Statistics courtesy o f wait. Opening day begins sity, which ended with sity- Monterey Bay los­N N U Sports Information. in earnest, with hope al­ a win for San Francisco ing 4-2 and Cal State ways around in April. Also around is nasty weather — two openers already have NBA’s new Oklahoma City Thunder holds promise been postponed.

were sure that Washing­ KRAFT NABISCO W hen it was affirmed ton couldn’t afford another RANCHO MIRAGE, that the SuperSonics were new stadium (after build­ Calif indeed moving to Oklaho­ ing separate stadiums for Kristy McPherson, Cristie ma City, I was crushed like the Mariners and Seahawks Kerr and Brittany Lincicome everyone else. I was. You earlier in the decade). You top a crowded leaderboard couldn’t avoid that raucous could even be angry with heading into the final round Seattle sports scene in the NBA Commissioner David of the Kraft Nabisco Cham­ Stern, who had no qualms pionship, the LPGA Tour’s about taking Seattle’s most first major of the season. successfttl pro franchise (in terms of champion­ SHELL HOUSTON ships and championship OPEN appearances) away, and The Oklahoma City Thunder's home court at Ford Center (photo from wikicommons). HUMBLE, Texas hinting that Seattle, with Fred Couples, Paul Casey the fifteenth-largest metro and Geoff Ogilvy were part population in the country,ownership and location of basket, has been a far bet­ has approximately a 12 of a six-player tie entering would never get another the team. I’d forgotten ex­ ter player than expected percent chance of acquir­ the final round of the Shell NBA franchise. actly what kind of future (though detractors will ing the first overall pick Houston Open, which has 90s, you just couldn’t. Es­ Most of my friends, in­ the team might have. claim that Westbrook isn’t through the NBA lottery. been playing catch-up since pecially the Sonics, whose cluding some of the most Kevin Durant, whom a true point guard, as his Though it’s an outside high winds suspended play worst luck came when they avid sports fanatics I know, Seattle had chosen with official position suggests). shot—as the NBA’s first Thursday. made it to the Finals in turned away from the new the second overall pick in And now we’ve learned overall pick always is— 1996—facing the ’95-96 Oklahoma City Thunder. the 2007 draft, boomed that touted prospect Blake Griffin would be the post KEYBISCAYNE Chicago Bulls, perhaps the Some even turned from throughout this past Griffin, perhaps the best presence the Thunder need KEYBISCAYNE, Fla. greatest basketball team of the sport altogether, sud­ winter. college power forward so desperately. Bidding for his second Key all time. denly trying to find peace Jeff Green, taken three since Tim Duncan, is de­ Featuring Durant, Biscayne title, Novak Djok- For a whole host of tea- in watching football, golf, picks after Durant, had claring for the NBA draft. Green, Westbrook, and ovic fell behind eatly and sons, it was easy to be bit­ or even the MLS. apparently turned into a Blake’s college team: the possibly Blake Griffin, dropped the first set to Andy ter about the Sonics saga. But as I caught high­ decent small forward over University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City might have Murray in the final of the You could be angry about lights, and even portions of the previous summer. What kind of star align­ just lucked out by getting Sony Ericsson Open. the ownership, for sure. games from the Thunder, I And 2008’s fourth overall ment is that? the best young team in the You could also be angry noticed something: these pick, Russell Westbrook, The Thundet, with what NBA. NASCAR-TEXAS with the state’s senators guys could be headed plac­ showing great speed and is currently the fourth- But Seattle already knew FORTH WORTH, Texas and other politicians, who es. In all the hoopla over some skill in attacking the worst record in the NBA, that. Carl Edwards goes for his third straight Sprint Cup Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin leads list of names turning pro victory at Texas, while Roush Fenway Racing looks for a by ASSOCIATED PRESS Arizona junior forward to the regional finals, himself available for the “I’m going to give him boost in a season that began Chase Budinger is also where they lost to eventual draft but won’t hite an a fair chance,” Meeks said. with Matt Kenseth winning Blake Griffin’s coach headed to the NBA. Two national champion North agent. “He seems like a really the first two races. called it a no-brainer for star SEC junior guards —; Carolina. Meeks averaged 23.7 good guy and I’m really the Oklahoma forward to Kentucky’s Jodie Meeks “It’s tough to walk away points last season — eighth looking forward to being CHICAGO 2010 leave for the NBA. and South Carolina’s De­ from something like this in the country and tops in under his coaching.” CHICAGO Griffin will give up his van Downey — have de­ but at the same time, it’s a the Southeastern Confer­ The 5-foot-9 Downey Members of the Interna­ final two seasons of eligi­ clared for the draft without big opportunity and I felt ence — and poured in a has excelled at every level tional Olympic Committee bility after the sophomore hiring an agent, leaving like I was ready for it this school-record 54 points despite often being the visited the site of the pro­ was honored by The As­ the option of tetutning to year,” Griffin said. in a win over Tennessee in smallest man on the court. posed Olympic Stadium in sociated Press and several school. Budinger said he is hir­ January. Downey averaged 19.8 Washington Park on Chi­ other groups as college bas­ Griffin led the nation ing an agent, which would He also led the SEC in points and 4.5 assists, cago’s South Side on Sunday, ketball’s player of the year. with 30 double-doubles end his eligibility. 3-point percentage (40.6), ranking third in the SEC as Chicago 2016 organizers “It wasn’t a decision to and 14.4 rebounds per He averaged 18 points 3-pointers per game (3.25) in both categories. He led lead an inspection team on a really debate because it’s the game while averaging a and 6.2 rebounds and and free-throw percentage the league with 2.9 steals a tout of a dozen city venues. right one, and it’s the best Big 12-best 22.7 points. In scored 19 points per game (90.2). game. thing for Blake,” Sooners the NCAA toutnament, he in the Wildcats’ thtee Meeks sounded optimis­ Underclassmen have un­ coach Jeff Capel said, sit­ was even better — averag­ NCAA tournament games. tic about coming back last til June 15 to remove their ting alongside Griffin at a ing 28.5 points and 15 re­ Arizona point guard Nic week after the Wildcats names from the draft. campus news conference. bounds to lead the Sooners Wise said he will make hired John Calipari. 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 8, 2009

Horrible acoustics ruin New Found Glory’s performance

to get everyone involved. It NFG’s previous strong run­ wasn’t until Bayside showed ning and sadly it may be up that the venue actually time for the guys to call it looked like it was putting quits, especially consider­ on a good show. ing that Pundik visited St. Bayside set the mood Luke’s after breaking his for the group everyone was wrist at a previous show. waiting for; the pop punk So the moral of the story by PAIGE MCDANIEL band that never dies. But is this: The Knitting Facto­ by the time»^FG took the ry just needs to turn down When I moved to Nampa stage it seemed that The its mics a bit since the ven­ I automatically began look­ Knitting Factory gave up ue is really not sporting an New Found Glory performs at the Soundwave Festival (image from wikipedia.com). ing for local venues where I on sound quality and just entire city block or an out­ was going to catch a great focused on the audience side amphitheatre. show, and everyone rec­ rocking out. One word: feedback echo ringing in that The Knitting Factory and it used the rest of the NFG should skip the ommended The Knitting failure. my ears. might want to focus more show to promote its new Factory next time around. Factory in Boise. Let’s just At $18 a pop and two I’m no stranger to loud on what the band is saying album. No shame in that, And really, NFG should say after Thursday’s perfor­NFG shows behind me I speakers, but Pundik’s voice and the riffs being played but NFG didn’t need to throw in the towel soon, at mance I’m no longer saving was set to again enjoy this covered by the loudness of rather than just how many remind the audience after least for the sake of Pundik’s up my tips for shows. decade-plus band that I the mic in the 1,000 max decibels its ceiling to floor every song that the band’s classic whining voice (now Boise welcomed 90’s loved so dearly. capacity room was a bit speakers can handle. new CD was available for requiring him to wear tight and still-truckin’ pop punk I rushed to the front to more than I wanted. Besides the horrible just $5. jeans to get his pitch up) band New Found Glory see vocalist Jordan Pundik By the fourth song I saw acoustics. New Found Glo­ Classics such as “Cata­ and because the new stuff to the factory on April 2 do his regular dancing people moving out from ry began to show its age lyst,” “Sincerely Me” and is beginning to blend into along with Bayside, Set about the stage and hoped their front row views to when the group decided to “Hit or Miss” brought the the 90’s past. Your Goals, and awful yell­ to catch a glimpse of those the exit. I wouldn’t blame play a song from one of its audience together as we all If you do wish to still ing rap/scream/”hardcore” priceless facial expressions the disappointing show on earliest EP’s “It’s All About remembered what it was support New Found Glory, band Shai Hulud. but quickly had to move NFG; the band certainly the Girls.” like when we were twelve you can pick up its new The audience waited back because I wasn’t able hasn’t lost its crazy and en­ The band probably only and heard NFG for the first CD “Not Without A Fight” patiently and conversed to understand his words; or ergetic stage presence, but played about seven songs time. and jam like your 12-year- loudly as the band failed at least without a constant I think many would agree that people recognized The show failed to match old self Regina Spektor blends folk music, with a touch of culture

defined genre. switches from English to alternating between self- Spektor is hard to pin Russian or French. Her taught and taking lessons down as far as style goes; as songs include references to from local teachers, Spektor she said on her website she things like the author Hans grew to love various types likes to create a unique style Christian Anderson and of music, said her official for every song she writes. philosophical themes like website. Each song is vastly differ­ Nihilism in poetic melody. The album “Far,” which ent from the next, though Even if you don’t want is due to be released at some she often uses folk, beat- to sit and ponder her lyr­ point this year will include box, classical, alternative ics, you can listen for pure at least six new original rock, funk, blues, rock and enjoyment as she mixes her works, said her website. REVIEW traditional Jewish and Rus­ voice in with interesting Spektor, who often holds sian music. rhythms in songs like “On charity benefit concerts, Her albums like “Soviet the Radio,” “Prisoners,” will hopefully be making by ALLISON HAWN Kitsch” and “Songs” move “Fidelity” and “Apres Moi.” another international tour from melodious vocal based Spektor was born and when her new album is Who knew that classical tunes to dissonant guitar raised in Moscow, Russia released. piano styles, alternative vo­ tunes. before her parents immi­ Fans of Ingrid Michael- cals and philosophical lyrics Spektor gains a lot of her grated due to social preju­ son, Imogen Heap and could fit so well together? music from popular culture,dices aimed at their Jewish Feist will enjoy the music Regina Spektor blends all history and philosophy. heritage to New York. of Regina Spektor. three together in a very self- Spektor also often Spektor learned piano. APRIL 8, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11

Junior class play’s ‘Earnest’ visits the 50’s

of two young men who pleases. Algernon refers to scenes of verbal spar­ demeanor was spot-on and 1950’s version would cre­ are living double lives. taking these trips as “Bun- ing with a hint of food her portrayal was classic. ate some problems, the Jack Worthing lives in the burying.” However, a mess fighting. Brenna Monahan (Miss adaptation did not signifi­ country raising his ward of mistaken identity occurs Allen’s Gwendolen was Prism) and Dax Wandling cantly alter the structure of REVIEW Cecily. when both men find love the picture perfect fickle (Dr. Chasuble) made an this familiar play. However, in order to es­ on their “Bunburying” female, beautifully accom­ adorably awkward couple. The only real struggle by RACHAEL FINCH cape to town whenever he excursions. panied by Sauter’s sweet, While the facial expres­ with setting it in the 50’s wants to, he pretends that The play starred Matthew but completely insane sion and vocal inflection of is that it decreased the Jack Worthing and Al­ he has a troubled brother Davis as Jack, Erik Valenti Cecily. These two could the entire cast was good, plausibility of arranged gernon MoncriefF (or named Ernest, \\dfom he as Algernon, Rachel Allen have driven any man to the the speed of the dialogue marriages, which is one of should we say Ernest and must go visit. He then as Gwendolen, and Louissa monastery in a five-minute was so fast that it was oc­ the significant conflicts in Bunbury) met the age of goes by the name of Ernest Sauter as Cecily, all four of period. casionally hard to under­ the play— Lady Bracknell the poodle skirt in the ju­ while in town. whom had fabulous facial The supporting cast was stand. The speed made it does not approve of Jack as nior class play, a 50’s ad­ His friend Algernon, expressions and stingingly as impressive as the lead difficult to catch some of a suitable husband for her aptation of Oscar Wilde’s who lives in the city, has quick dialogue. cast. the more subtle humor. daughter Gwendolen. “The Importance of Being also created a second Davis and Allen had Joelle Friesen’s Lady Though it would seem Despite this difference, Earnest,” directed by Cha- identity, Bunbury, for the particularly bright chemis­ Bracknell was a perfectly that the time difference be­ the adaptation worked rissa Dufour, last weekend. purpose of escaping to try, while Valenti and Da­ frightening and preten­ tween the original 1890’s quite well. Wilde’s play is the tale the country whenever he vis presented the hilarious tious old woman. Her setting of the play and the

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