In A&E: Mayer steers clear of sophomore slump

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY Campus Chronicle FRIDAY. September 19, 2003 HIGH POINT, N.C. Enrollment increase, construction bring parking shortage By Angel Ashton the first time, freshman males can park at windows and loaned them to friends. Staff Writer the Cooke Hall and lower Millis lots be- When different cars with the same decals cause of the rise in their numbers. kept getting citations, officers decided to Key journalists to Drivers on campus are trying to ad- The freshman males' decal is red, make everyone affix the decal to the rear visit as Woodrow just to new parking regulations as a result unlike the white decals used by everyone window or the bumper. Security is not of the increase in freshmen and new con- else. Freshman males are required to park making exceptions for people who don't Wilson Fellows struction. in the Haworth, Cooke and lower Millis want to apply the stickers to new cars. "My philosophy is treating every- lots Students who find the decal re- Care about current events? Curi- body the same," says Bob Clark, the di- moved can get another one at ous about a national or international rector of public safety. This year regula- the security office. The decal is problem? tions were changed to help relieve the designed so that it cannot be re- Two world-class journalists will parking situation and to succeed where used. soon be addressing your concerns other regulations failed. To increase awareness of when Eleanor Clift and Tom Brazaitis "We added more students, and as a the rules, officials added the appear here as a result of the presti- result of the construction going on we lost regulations on the back of the gious Woodrow Wilson Fellowship parking spaces, especially up on Sixth registration form in addition to Program. Clift, contributing editor to Street," says Clark. If you add students an agreement to be signed by the Newsweek, and Brazaitis, Washington PHOTO BY KRISTA ADKINS driving from U-ville and Evening Degree student indicating compliance. senior editor for the Cleveland Plain Program commuters, finding a parking than other lots. The idea is to free some Students received a copy of the signed Dealer, will spend five days on cam- spot has become an art. The best times of the parking around the dorms for fe- agreement and regulations. Despite the pus, headlining public events and vis- are on the weekends while most students males. new rules, the campus has adjusted nicely, iting classes. This journalistic duo, who are out, and the worst time to find a space "If somebody has to walk to a dorm according to Clark. are husband and wife, has written two is during a sporting event when night at night, we would rather it be a freshmen If you happen to get citations, it's books, "Madame President: Shattering classes are being held. male than any female resident," said going to cost you $10 each for the first the Glass Ceiling" and '"War Without The new regulations include creating Clark. three and $25 for the fourth. If you re- Bloodshed: The Art of Politics." more places for freshman males and re- Another change from last year's ceive a fourth, the officer will apply "will The guests will answer questions quiring students to apply parking decals regulations is the firm enforcement of tow next time" to the citation. On the fifth during three public forums: the first on to their bumpers or back windows instead decal placement. Students sometimes Women and Leadership, Tuesday, Oct. of taping them to the back window. For removed the decals taped to their rear See Parking, page 4 7, at 11 a.m.; the second on the Global Political Environment on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., and the third on Na- Kyiv Orchestra tional Politics and the Media on Thurs- English majors become day, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. and Choir make Clift has extensive experience in the electronic media. She is a regular MTV interns in N.Y. City local stop panelist on the syndicated TV show By Rachel Harrison "The McLaughlin Group," and she has By Amanda Roberts mances. This summer he worked again Staff Writer played herself in three movies, includ- Staff Writer with VH1 on commercials. This year he ing "Independence Day." Brazaitis is saw the true side of the work. "There's a What comes to mind when you hear president of the Washington Press Club Over 20 years ago, MTV began air- lot of laziness, but it's really a lot of hard of classical music? Mozart. Bach. Foundation. ing music videos and later expanded its work. It's easy to fall into a 9-5 pattern," Beethoven. reach to reality shows and hip cartoons. he notes. Boring? You might think classical From skimpy clothes to the thumping beat Humphreys sees the internship as an music is a bit dull, but consider this: Some of hip-hop, MTV is where the teenage cul- opportunity for the future. "I left New intellects believe classical music consists The Phoenix Festival ture is derived. York with busi- of the most inspiring, influential and beau- This summer, ness cards, and I tiful works ever written. Several studies wants your writing Craig Grunwald hope to get a job have shown that listening to certain types and Taylor at CBS Sports af- of classical music could help in studying. Win prizes and advance your liter- Humphreys, ter I graduate, Thinking about pre-setting your radio yet? ary career by submitting you poetry and both seniors, in- and one day, I How about the fact that the renowned fiction to the Phoenix Literary Festival terned at MTV/ want to work at Kyiv Orchestra and Choir is visiting High Competition. Viacom in New ESPN," he says. Point? Interested now? You may submit one or two poems. York City. Humphreys also Since 1993, when they first orga- Each poem should be titled and single- Viacom owns PHOTO BY KKISTA ADKINS did a lot of writ- nized, the Kyiv Orchestra and Choir has CRAIG GRUNWALD AND TAYLOR HUMPREYS spaced, should not exceed 35 lines and such networks ing, pulling turned into 100 singers and a professional must be word-processed on a separate as Comedy Central, TNT, TNN, VH1 and quotes from past interviews with perform- orchestra of Ukrainian musicians. So far sheet of standard white paper. For each Nickelodeon. ers and developing stories around those. the Kyiv Orchestra and Choir has per- page submitted, your name, HPU, This was Grunwald's second year From May 20 to July 31, Grunwald formed over 100 concerts, many of them phone and mailing address must be interning at MTV. He began in 2002 with and Humphreys lived at Grunwald's home broadcast on radio or television. These typed in the upper-right-hand corner. VH1-XM radio, and he says that the first in New Jersey. Working Monday through musicians even had the pleasure of per- You may submit—in addition to po- year was more fun than the second. Thursday, they started their day at 8 a.m., forming for former President Bill Clinton etry-one short story not to exceed two Grunwald wrote for the radio station the pages. Fiction is to be word-processed first year, creating introductions for bands, See Internships, page 6 See Orchestra, page 4 and double-spaced on one side of stan- and helped set up interviews and perfor- dard white paper. Your name, HPU, phone and mailing address should be Page 3 Page 5 Page 9 Page 12 typed on the first page of the story. Two copies of each story must be submit- ACLU ted; otherwise, the story cannot be en- Tower Players Party with Alumnus tered in the competition. shouldn't In this issue: gear up for "Animal rules in Mail your work to: Dr. John back Moehlmann, P.O.B. 3030, HPU, Uni- new season House" streetball versity Station, Montlieu Avenue, High NAMBLA Point, N.C. 27262. 2 Campus Chronicle EDITORIAL Friday, September 19, 2003

Editors Note: Once again a story in the Chronicle has moved a reader to the point of offering a rebuttal. The first letter is a reaction to "California needs aid of 'The Govinator"' by Drew Mclntyre, a column that ran in the Aug. 22 issue. The second letter deals with the tendency of governments to use propaganda to pacify the masses and stifle dissent.

nia. ting himself into? It's not surprising that Stalin in the 1930s or ideological battles Letters: With California facing a deficit of Arnold has decided to only participate in between the U.S. and Soviet Union dur- To the Editor: millions of dollars, what good is it going one of numerous debates with the major ing the Cold War period. Not many of In the political world, the big talk to do the state by having a recall election candidates for governor. Maybe his ab- us consider the fact that many of those has been about Arnold Schwarzenegger that is going to cost approximately $80 sence can give him time to sort through strategies are being used in contempo- declaring his candidacy for California million dollars? This election will push his troubled past and figure out if his rary politics. Propaganda may vary from governor. Schwarzenegger's candi- the state of California in further debt. Now stance on certain issues matches the Re- showing only one side of the truth to af- dacy has added some spice to politics. does that make any sense? publican Party. fect people's opinions to complete falsi- He has no experience at all, and we have Anyone that thinks the recall election "Sure, this election is abit of a farce," fications of facts and disinformation. yet to see him give us any good rea- is a good thing is crazy. I found it quite declared Mr. Mclntyre. For once I am Many countries are currently using pro- sons for why the people of California funny how Opinion Editor Drew agreeing with Drew. This election is a paganda. It is particularly used in war- should vote for him. Sure, he has Mclntyre mentioned that "at least Arnold farce, and the Republican Party should be time and post-war periods. The inten- starred in the "Terminator" trilogy, but has spent a great deal of time living and ashamed to bring such humiliation to tions could be to justify governments' is that really important in an election? working in California; all Hillary California. I wish the Republicans good actions, get public support or for other I don't think so. (Clinton) did in New York, prior to being luck in their attempt to gain the gover- social and diplomatic reasons. This recall election is the craziest senator, was shop." Well, Drew, did you norship of California. They are definitely My letter is not to attempt to dis- thing I have heard of. The voters had forget to mention the infamous Elizabeth going to need it. Emily Robison, of the credit governments' integrity but an ef- their chance to elect whom they wanted Dole who did something quite similar to Dixie Chicks, summoned it best when she fort to promote critical thought among and should be held accountable for the former first lady? Mrs. Dole is a Re- stated Arnold "is a great film star, but I people and especially students. It seems whom they voted for. Is it fair for them publican, and I guess that wouldn't look find his idea to run for governor abso- that everyone has answers and is abso- to be able to change their mind in the good for a diehard Republican calling lutely insane. America should be gov- lutely certain of their relevance. No one middle of a term? If so, then how about another Republican out. (I am not a big erned by someone who has a clue. I hope has questions nowadays. We are college we recall that awful president that we fan of the Republican Party.) he doesn't win." students. It is our call and responsibil- have in office. Oh, wait, we better give It has not surprised me that the Re- Sincerely, ity to question things, to research and Mr. Bush another six months to find publicans would use the aid of an action Clifford Smith analyze and to dig deep to the roots of those weapons of mass destruction that hero to spice up their party. They are be- the matter before reaching conclusions supposedly exist in Iraq. I will keep ing led by George W. Bush, who is losing and justifications. I believe that we are the rest of my feelings about our presi- the support that he had before the war, To the Editor: in college not to be told the answers, but dent to myself. If you elect someone and are desperately searching anywhere Propaganda is a sustained effort by to be taught how to find them on our own fairly, then the state or country should for someone to step up and bring them an institution to manage public opinion. and form our own opinions. not be able to change its mind in the momentum in the 2004 Presidential Elec- Since the earliest civilizations, it has been As Father Charles Coughlin, one of middle of the term. I am sure there have tion. This recall election is more than used by different governments to form a the most successful radio commentators been times when many people have likely a ploy by the Republican Party to public mindset or intensify specific atti- of all time said: "It is essential in a demo- voted for someone and later regretted gain the power in California. They are tudes or actions. Predominantly, this was cratic society that young people and it, but they should have to face the con- trying to find any way possible to help done by short-circuiting rational thought adults learn how to think, learn how to sequences of their decision. I know their party get President Bush reelected. and manipulation of symbols and basic make up their own minds. They must there was a petition that gathered over Without a doubt, Arnold human emotions. History proves it could learn how to think independently, and a miUion registered voters' signatures, Schwarzenegger is a great action hero, but be quite successful. they must learn how to think together." but that is a small number considering can he really get the job done in Califor- Most people associate propaganda Sincerely, the population of the state of Califor- nia? Does he even realize what he is get- with massive campaigns by Hitler and Andriy Sbevtsov

THE CAMPUS CHRONICLE STAFF

Editor in Chief: Patricia Mitchell Amish shooting depicts Layout Editor: Katie Estler Copy Editor: Andrea Griffith Contributing Editor: Drew Mclntyre society's lack of civility Greek/Organization Editor: Lindsey Silva By Andrea Griffith tience has been expended. Sports Editor: Kenny Graff Copy Editor It is a cliche" that certain people have Photographers: Krista Adkins & Tiffany Cherry more severe tempers than others do. Pa- An Amish man in Ohio was killed tience is a virtue, but isn't it also a choice? Printer: Web Works on Sept. 2 when he angered a driver by We can choose to practice tolerance and Adviser: Michael Gaspeny throwing tomatoes at his passing car from civility and work through our anger in a cornfield. more productive ways. Staff members: Angel Ashton, Jacqueline Cheek, Melissa Caudill, Brianne The tomatoes prank is an annual tra- Letting go of the grievances that irri- Coone, Samuel Demiss, Janet Francis, Joseph Fritz, Sarah Gray, Rachel dition in Holmes County, Ohio. The area, tate us daily is a choice, as is happiness. Harrison, Pamela-Montez Holley, Taylor Humphreys, Dennis Kern, Kathleen known for its large Amish population, is We can look beyond the flaws and annoy- McLean, Bill Piser, Megan Powers, Amanda Roberts, Derek Shealey, Gena reeling from shock as its normally serene ances of others. We can trade in deadly Smith, Sean Spendley, Joel Stubblefield, Erin Sullivan, Blake Williams and way of life has been disrupted, at least confrontation for civilized conversation. Brandon Wright. temporarily. Some argue that the young As a result, we can promote similar be- people hurling the tomatoes were asking haviors from others while choosing a Phone number for Chronicle office: (336) 841-4552 for trouble by pulling more healthy and stress- Fax number: (336) 841-4513 such a mischievous act. free life for ourselves. The opinions expressed in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the While this may be true, "Amish man Some blame the me- perspective of High Point University students, administrators, staff or trustees. the driver's decision to killed...tomatoes dia; others blame bad Signed columns, letters and cartoons solely represent the outlook of their pull out a gun and kill parenting for society's in- authors and creators. Unsigned editorials, appearing on opinion pages, express the man provides a sad prank is an annual creasing levels of agita- the majority view of the staff. commentary for a soci- tradition..." tion. The blaming game ety that continues to only serves as an example Letters policy... struggle with anger of intolerance. Personal The Campus Chronicle urges readers to submit letters to the editor. management. Our civilization is steadily responsibility will be the catalyst in find- The salutation should read: To the Editor. Letters should be typed and losing its civility. ing tolerance. We must alter ourselves as should not exceed 300 words. They must be signed and include the author's The crime in Ohio further proves our individuals by finding perception and bal- phone and address for purposes of verification. No letter will be published tendencies to fly off the handle at a ance so that we can create a nation free of without confirmation of the author's identity. Please do not send anonymous moment's notice. The man has seemingly senseless acts of violence. letters or form letters. escaped; no arrest has been made and an Political moves and attitudes of re- entire population fears the killer. cent years have altered, perhaps indefi- The staff reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and grammar, in Frivolous lawsuits and random acts nitely, the previously positive view of addition to the right to reject a letter based on the judgement of the editors and of violence dominate our headlines. Our Americans held by people around the adviser. tolerance has reached absolute zero. In world. Until we cease the senseless bick- an age where burglars who suffer injuries ering in our homeland, we cannot expect Mail your letter to: The Editor, Campus Chronicle, Box 3111, High Point during their break-ins can sue the inno- the acceptance and tolerance of those University, High Point, NC 27262. Fax your letter to (336)841-4513. cent homeowner, it's no wonder our pa- overseas. Friday, September 19, 2003 OPINION Campus Chronicle Quiet person brings illumination Free advice on approaching women

By Joseph Fritz Dryad heard I was home, and he de- By Pamela-Montez Holley ful, young lady walking your way. What's Staff Writer cided to come through the bathroom and Staff writer the first thing you do? Do you make your sit in the chair next to me. I didn' t look infamous mating call of "Psst, Psst?" If I sit here after work, pondering how up; I didn't even acknowledge a person Picture it, ladies. He looks like the you just answered "Yes" to this question, to best tell my story. My story is just a who, at the time, I considered my best man of your dreams. He' s tall, dark and you're truly clueless. Instead, approach story of a guy, as he would most likely friend. So he just sat there for an hour handsome with a hint of mystery. His her and say, "Excuse me, miss. You look say, but, of course, as always, I am look- in the dark, listening to Floyd and watch- eyes catch yours. And for a fraction of a very intriguing, and I would love to have ing for something bigger here. Unfor - ing the trippy effects on my computer second, it's just the two of you in this the chance to get to know you a little bet- tunately, I no longer use names in my media player, saying nothing. Halfway world as your spirits connect.He slowly ter." articles, so you will never know who this through the second disk, he stood up and makes his way to- In all honesty, great catalyst is. walked away, which was ironically very wards you. most guys probably Almost exactly two years ago, I met unsettling to me. Luckily...very You can only If you really want wouldn't approach Dryad when he moved into the room luckily.. .he returned moments later with imagine the sweet, a female in this next to me on the infamous third floor a yellow folder and a notecard, on which sensuous words he'll that woman to go manner in front of of Finch Hall. It was blatantly obvious was written, "Don't be upset, it's not say. His luscious lips their friends.Ac- after a few days that Dryad was quietly worth it, there's too much beauty in the begin to part and out out with you, cording to their different from everyone else I knew in world. You taught me that. Read this comes, "Yo, shorty, you'll lay standards, that's not the building; he had an amazing pres- and know that you're not alone." I can I be like Ginuwine the proper way of ence but never really used it, and it was opened the folder to discover my friend and get in those your...pride aside." asking out a girl. A that part of his character that makes him at his most vulnerable - an entire his- jeans?" or "Are your guy has an ego. So, extremely popular to this day. tory of a multi-year relationship that tore parents retarded? Be- of course, he The more I got to know Dryad, the Dryad apart - and I snapped out of it. cause you sure are special." or "Did you doesn't want to look foolish or look like more we saw we had in common, and This last year I had an English class spray your pants with Windex? Because a punk in front of his boys. But, guys, the better friends we became. He' s ac- with Dryad, and I read an interesting es- I can see myself in them." Your heart forget your friends. If you really want that tually the only person I would ever say say he wrote about being cool. The sinks to your stomach as you say to your- woman to go out with you, you'll lay your really saved my life. Towards the end longer I exist both in college and in the self "What piece of meat do I look like?" giant-sized pride aside. Ask her out how of my first semester, after a significant world, I have begun to realize what I know the young women reading this ar- I told you to. If she' s anything like the amount of tragedy (or at least trauma) in Dryad realized many years ago, with- ticle right now have been victims of what females I know, she might ask why she my life, I had what most people would out even realizing it. In his essay, Dryad the male species calls "the game." Guys, should give you the time of day.She'll call an emotional breakdown. I am a talked about how he looked around for let's keep it real. What respectable girl ask you this question only to weed out all loud, talkative, idealistic, opinionated a cool kid his whole life until the day he will ever date a guy who approaches her the disrespectful guys she occasionally person, and that November night I was realized he was one, and that got me like that? You want to get our attention? runs into. It' s not to give you a hard time. none of those things. After cursing and thinking about my life and my coolness. Get out a sheet of paper, a pen and take But, don't worry, if you've approached expelling God, I decided to curse and Some believe that there are scales or some notes because I'm about to school her and talked to her in a respectable man- expel the world in whatever way was my degrees of coolness, similar to the de- you on "the game." ner, she'll more than likely say "Yes." choosing. A variety of thoughts ran grees of stupidity (you'd be surprised Most females do love attention. But Now let's look at a prime example through my mind as I sat at my desk in we love it even more when it's done in a 329 listening to Pink Floyd's The Wall, See Dryad, page 4 respectful manner. So, you see a beauti- See Dating, page 4 all of which I will let you imagine. A view from the ACLU poorly defines civil liberties top: a junior's perception of By Joel Stubblefield would go forward and ruled against the group? The purpose of the ACLU is to Staff Writer ACLU which, if you can believe it, re- protect our freedoms and civil liberties, freshmen quested a gag order in the case. Said Ri- as its name would suggest. However, as With all the recent discussion focus- chard Curley, father of the victim, "For Bill O'Reilly said, "The ACLU is not By Erin Sullivan ing on the War on Terrorism and a grow- the ACLU to go through all these lengths looking out for [Americans]; it's an anti- Staff Writer ing discontent with military actions to get this thrown out of court and deny American organization." Sexual assault therein, issues on the home front have us our voice from being heard, I find it to is a serious offense and should be dealt I want to talk about the number of been sadly overlooked. This is not to say be very hypocritical of [a group] that's so with as such; assault of a minor is far freshmen on campus. Now, I'm not that I disagree with any of the actions quick to wrap themselves in the First worse. Further, the men not only as- talking about the people who flunked taken by our leaders and our military, dis- Amendment and the Constitution." I saulted the boy, but murdered him as well, their freshmen year last year. I mean, tracting us from more important issues. couldn't agree more. While I have never and then claimed direct influence by you have enough problems of your own Rather, it is simply to identify the trend cared for the ACLU, or any of its previ- NAMBLA. Exactly how is the ACLU as you know. I'm talking about the of key news bites slipping through the ous actions for that matter, this completely defending civil liberties by giving attor- freshmen who continue to park in my cracks among all the bickering. crosses the line. ney services in this case? Civil liberties spot. I'm talking about the freshmen Not too long ago on 'The O'Reilly How anyone could defend a disgust- don't include rape, and certainly murder who sit in front of me in class sol can't Factor," a conservative, political talk ing organization like NAMBLA pro bono isn't under their umbrella. see the board (Why am I in a freshman show aired by FOX, a story regarding the and have the audacity to request a gag or- Further evidence of the ACLU's fault class? I don't really want to talk about ACLU (American Civil Lib- der is lies in its own request for a gag order. it). I'm talking about the freshmen who erties Union) and its associa- b e - Civil liberties do include the right of the stand in front of me in the cafeteria line tion with NAMBLA (Na- a y o n d people to know and the freedom of (That's if I ever actually went to the tional Man/Boy Love Asso- ...it is evident that m e . speech. Had such an order been granted, cafeteria). ciation) caught me off guard. While the Curley family would not have been Who are all these "kids" in my I am not surprised to see the the organization I don't allowed to say one word to anyone, let way? I'm a junior now, and it's my right ACLU supporting a liberal sup- alone appear on a nationally broadcast to express my concern for my car, my cause as this is commonplace is simply out of port television show and tell their story. Ev- view of the board and the food I can in the nation today. However, the ho- erything would have been contained potentially eat. Is this the biggest class its methods this time were control." rn o - within the courtroom, and many of us of freshmen to ever enter High Point quite interesting, and it is evi- sexual would never have been privy to the situa- University? God help us all. I'm not dent that the organization is lifestyle, tion. It appears that O'Reilly's statement normally a reserved person. Passing simply out of control. I can respect the fact that it involves two is true after all. people on campus, I usually send a "Hi, The issue in question regarded the consenting adults. NAMBLA, however, Certainly we find it awkward to strike how are you?" out to those I know well court case of the Curley family in Cam- is nothing short of sexual assault in each a balance of attention between interna- or at least recognize. Now I'm pass- bridge, Mass. Three years ago, 10-year- and every instance. Any adult dealing tional and domestic concerns. While we ing people I don't know. What am I old Jeffry Curly was raped and murdered with a child can easily manipulate the boy need not turn our eyes away from the supposed to say~"Hi, person I don't by two men, one of whom claimed mentally as well as physically. Children world and its issues, we must bear in mind know. How has your day been?" as if NAMBLA was a key influence for his see adults as authority figures and gener- that domestic affairs continue, regardless I know what classes you take and who violence against the child. The family ally accept their actions as social norms. of international incidents. In our chang- you hang out with? It's hard for me to thus sued NAMBLA in a federal court, I fail to see this issue in any other way. ing world, we often mistake things that not use my class status to tell some- and the ACLU has adopted the defense Nevertheless, considering the despi- sound beneficial, like the ACLU, for per- one, who looks potentially younger of the organization for free. Several cable people of NAMBLA, how much fect entities designed for our protection. than I am, to move out of my way in weeks ago, a judge ruled that the trial lower do you have to be to defend such a Clearly this is not the case. 4 Campus Chronicle OPINION Friday, September 19, 2003 Parking, continued from front page ^^^^^^^^ Spirituality requires passion infraction, expect your car to be towed. A security officer will notify you of the towing as soon as possible. If you get By Gena Smith Christian lives and say, "I'm fine, I'm good works be used to justify our inac- towed twice, you lose your parking privi- Staff Writer doing all I need to, and I'm a good per- tive lives. leges on campus. son." This apathetic attitude is not from God warns us in Revelation 3:16, Only a few people have ever lost their If the heart isn't pumping, God and as clearly stated in Matthew 15, "So then, because you are lukewarm, privileges; most students stop getting ci- something's wrong. is the exact attitude that keeps us from and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you tations after the first time they are towed. Not only in a literal sense is the heart knowing God the way He wants to be out of My mouth." What powerful If you park in the handicap space, you can important, but also theoretically. The known. How awful it would be to get to words! God is sick of those who say they get a $25 citation or a $250 citation if an word "heart" is stated numerous times judgment day and God tell me, "You have are Christians and aren't living out their officer from the city of High Point catches within the Bible. Verses that come to worshipped me and honored me with your faith. How many of us do this? Would you. mind include Proverbs 4:23 that says, lips but your heart was far from Me!" The we really lay down our lives for the sake Security officers are aware of the "Keep your heart with all diligence for phrase "passive Christianity" shouldn't of Christ? I read about how missionar- need for more spaces. "If we are going to out of it springs the issues even exist. ies on the frontline suffer daily for the continue to increase enrollment, we have of life." Also Deuteronomy John 15 spreading of the gospel. I find myself to do one of two things—add parking 11:13-14, which says: "And ...they have no pas- talks about the questioning if I'd be willing to do just spaces or restrict the number of cars we it shall come to pass, if you sion, no excitement vine and the that. have on campus," says Clark. diligently obey my com- branches. The Just because we live in a society However, his department does not mandments which I com- when it comes to prophet says in where conveniences are a click away control the number of spaces; it merely mand you this day, to love talking about Jesus." verse two, doesn't mean we should be conveniently enforces the regulations. Last week, a the LORD your God, and to "Every branch apathetic toward our callings. What hap- new parking lot was opened behind the serve him with all your in Me that does pened to the passion during the times of new fraternity apartments with about 70 heart and with all your soul, not bear fruit the first church? Where is the attitude, new spaces. Also in three to four weeks, that I will give you the rain of your land He takes away; and every branch that "For we cannot but speak the things a new parking lot behind the Norton Hall in its due season, the first rain and the bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear which we have seen and heard." (Acts construction will be finished to connect latter rain, that you may gather in your more fruit." If our lives as Christians 4:20) When was the last time you heard with Haworth Hall of Science's lot and corn, and your wine, and your oil." aren't bearing fruit, if we do not have a someone "rejoicing that they were extend all the way to West College Drive, And the words of Jesus in Matthew passion, have a heart for what God has a counted worthy to suffer shame for His giving the 15:8-9 also spring forth: "These people heart for, are we really who we say we name?" (Acts 5:41) What happened to campus an ad- draw near to Me with their mouth, and are? the heart that said, "Yes, Lord, use me ditional 63 honor Me with their lips, but their heart True, we must remember that we at any cost." spaces. In ad- is far from Me. And in vain they wor- were never saved by works as it says in We must no longer accept teachings dition, the ship Me, teaching as doctrine the com- Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have from those who have no passion, and school is look- mandments of men." been saved through faith, and that not of no longer follow those with no heart. We ing into PHOTO BY KRISTA ADKINS Many times I have wondered why yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of need to step up our faith and become a shuttles for the U-ville residents. The se- so many Christians have no heart. It works, lest anyone should boast." With people whose incredible heart for God curity office invites your suggestions for seems as though they are good people. all my heart I believe this, but so many leads us into victory; otherwise, we will improving parking. They go to church, they do good deeds, times we use this as an excuse to do noth- hear those wretched words from God, The reason for the citations and but they have no passion, no excitement ing with our faith. Good works are a di- "I never knew you." stricter decal regulations is to avoid chaos. when it comes to talking about Jesus. rect result of our love for Christ, not the Is your heart truly pumping for The security office does not profit from Often we look at our own passive foundation of that faith; nor can those Christ? citations and decals for money. 'The purpose of the parking decal is Dating, continued from page 3 = Dryad, contined from page 3 to let us know that vehicle belongs on campus," Clark said. Compared to other of the guy who thinks he knows every- you approach the situation. how the two are intertwined). For me, schools, HPU has a low registration fee thing about getting a lady. He tries to You want to do something to impress being cool was never about who was for the decal and low fines. You can pay impress her with his fancy clothes, his car us? Do something that comes purely from cooler than someone else, but who was from $105 to $350 to register your car at and his money, which he happens to throw your heart.I know you guys think women simply cool enough to exist amongst other schools, where fines often start at in everyone's face, and are a complicated everyone, because it's that guy who's $25. he calls himself a man species, but we're the real cool kid, the one who doesn't To students skeptical about the day in and day out. "...we're [women] not as complicated care or try to, the one who manages to changes, Clark says, "What would the Shania Twain said it best as you think. What be himself and still just be slightly cool. campus look like if everyone could park in her song "That Don't not as compli- we want from you is Dryad is that guy. So are you; you anywhere, and it's [also] a safety issue. Impress Me Much." your respect more probably just don't realize it, which is We don't have very wide streets, so in- What most males fail to cated as you than anything. unfortunate. As with most things in stead of putting up signs everywhere that realize is females have think." That's all we ask life, coolness has little to do with who say fire lines, we don't do that, we do that just as much "game" as for. So, to all you you are or what you want; it has to do by marking the curbs yellow. The reason they do (In my next col- guys out there, if with what the world sees. Be true to why the curb is marked yellow and we umn, I will explain in full detail the dif- you're thinking about asking a little lady yourself and the world will embrace can't park on the grass and the sidewalk ference between female game and male out, I suggest you read this article again you for it, as it has my friend. is because those are unmarked fire lanes." game. So be prepared.) It' s all in how before you decide to speak. Orchestra, continued from front page; in Kiev, a major city in the former Soviet that they could somehow help. The Freshmen, continued from page 3; Union. However, it's not just their impres- McMurrins organized the Church of Holy the post office line. "What? You're wasn't remembering it in the morning? sive resume that makes them renowned, Trinity and helped make the Music Mis- sending a letter to your dying great Only someone of a mature stature but also the touching story of how con- sion Kiev a large organization by attract- uncle? Tough. I need a stamp." would think of doing something like ductor Roger McMurrin and his wife ing people. Of course, I wouldn't actually say that. helped opened up a single city to a world Being in the orchestra has allowed these things. I'm sure there are many As I thought about the abundance of music. the performers to make extra money and good things that come from a freshman. of freshmen on campus, a very well- Roger and Diane McMurrin first vis- travel throughout the United States. Most The campus keeps its youthful appear- dressed, handsome, sandy-blonde guy ited Kiev in 1992. Kiev is a large city and importantly, though, it has allowed them ance, and those people who are more walked by. He's meeting someone the political capital of Ukraine. During to play music that at one time was sup- experienced in the party area can take who's a freshman in one of my classes their stay, Roger McMurrin hired Ukrai- pressed in their country. For perfor- a lightweight out with them, which is (again, I don't want to talk about why nian singers to present mances, the Kyiv Or- always entertaining all in itself. I'm in the same class as he is). It didn't Handel's "Messiah." The ...first performance chestra and Choir play a Don't get me wrong. I like many take long for me to realize that this very performance included 35 variety of classics in- of the freshmen on campus (except for attractive male is a freshman as well. Ukrainian singers and of that magnitude cluding Mozart and the kid that has the Hummer, because Did I mention how much 1 love fresh- was the first performance in over 70 years." Handel and even some that's really not fair). I guess it's just men? They're the best assets to this of that magnitude in over Ukrainian compositions. the whole high school experience all campus since Java City. 70 years in Kiev. After Starting in Septem- over again. Once you become an up- Seriously, I welcome all the brand visiting and performing in Kiev, the ber of this year, the Kyiv Orchestra and perclassman, you attain this certain at- new freshmen. I hope your time here McMurrins were so moved by the city that Choir will be on a rigorous three-month titude towards underclassman. You is as rewarding as it can be. By the the following year they came back to live tour beginning in Pennsylvania and end- feel as if you're superior and that you way, it's much faster to have security there. When Roger and Diane McMurrin ing in Connecticut. On Sept. 20, the Kyiv know better than they do. But then give you a ride back to your dorm af- came back to Kiev, they had wanted to Orchestra will be visiting High Point The- again, who got a ride home with secu- ter a party. Not that I know from ex- bring help and job opportunities for the atre performing at 7:30. For tickets and rity from the party the night before and perience or anything. people there. They saw the poverty prob- information, go to room 212 in the Slane lem and oppression of the people and fell Center. Friday, September 19, 2003 NEWS Campus Chronicle Tower Players announce upcoming productions 'Distorted By Brianne Coone bined with the talent of the university's the ground up. The music program is put- Staff Writer music program. Hughes says the contem- ting on this production in conjunction Views' plans porary music used is "stunning" and the with theatre students. The stage will soon be set for another play itself is "edgy and expressionistic "This is New York style cabaret," year of dramatic performances, as the with performance art" incorporated into says Hughes. He says this performance campus gig Tower Players prepare to open with "The it. This would be a great performance to combines show-time tunes with contem- By Samuel Demiss Belle of Amherst," the first of five pro- treat your family to during family week- porary music. The actors will interact Staff Writer ductions this school year. William Luce end. with the audience, dancing in and out wrote this one-woman play about the life Joseph Kesselring's "Arsenic and among the crowd. Spectators will be Every Wednesday a band delights of the American poet Emily Dickinson. Old Lace" starts off the productions of the served light refreshments during inter- High Point University with a gathering Christy Brown stars in the role of the re- spring semester. This is a classic com- mission. called "Hump Day." clusive woman who almost seems men- edy about two mentally unstable old la- The final production performed by Sometime in late October, Hump tally unbalanced because of her eccentric dies who poison lonely old men. They the Tower Players will be "JB" written Day is going to be "Distorted." lifestyle. The director of fine arts, Wade think they are saving the unfortunate men by Archibald McLeish. Chris Holmes Distorted Views, a new age/ metal Hughes, says that this is a "witty and by poisoning them, and therefore, send- stars as JB in this play that is based on band has two members attending this charming" play that is "geared more to- ing them to heaven sooner. Mortimer, the the book of Job. He will be applying all university, Steve Mustin and Seaton ward drama enthusiasts." Hughes says normal nephew, has been recently en- he has learned about theatre in this se- Carter. The name, Distorted Views, was that it is compelling to watch because one gaged and is trying to hide his family's nior seminar performance. This is the derived from Mustin's distortion pedal woman, Brown, has memorized and acts eccentricities from his fiancee. The aunts first year the university has had a 499 as he mulled over an original yet catchy out the entire 91-page script herself. allow the peculiar uncle, who thinks he is class in theatre. The play is set in a car- name. Mustin describes the band's The second production this season is Teddy Roosevelt, to dig a canal in the nival-type atmosphere during the 1950s. sound as similar to that of Godsmack "Children of Eden" written by Stephen basement. While Mortimer is trying to JB is continuously tested to see if he will and Nickelback. The difference is, "We Schwartz and John Caird. Schwartz is commit Teddy to a sanitarium, Mortimer's renounce his faith in God. Hughes says are lead and rhythm players," said also responsible for writing "Godspell" brother, who is criminally insane, shows this play is very intense and will create Mustin. That means more guitar solos. and "Pippin," and Caird for "Les up with a plastic surgeon in tow. Hughes conversation for weeks following the Carter is a bit of a skeptic, however, Miserables." "Children of Eden," based says this cast of colorful characters will performance. He says "JB" is a dramatic "I'm expecting people not to like on the first several chapters of the book keep you laughing until the end; the play piece of work with a "cathartic release" us...because no one listens to metal on of Genesis, starts out in the Garden of is "funny, funny, funny." at the end; it is "the greatest test of faith." campus." Eden and ends with Noah's Ark. Hughes The University "Cabaret" (not to be The Tower Players is a group of Mustin founded Distorted Views says the play explores parent/child rela- confused with the play about pre-World about 30-40 students that meet every Fri- when he attended high school in the tionships, paying special attention to the War II decadence in Berlin) is a different day at 5:45 p.m. Members are interested Kernersville area. Mustin's brother, An- separation and reconciliation involved kind of production than the other ones of- in all different aspects of the theatre, from drew, still a senior in high school, is an when a parent lets the child go forth into fered this year because it has never been the business side to the artistic features. the world on his own. The actors in the performed before; it is one of a kind. Dr. They are still welcoming members. Any- play speak passages from the Bible in Alexa Schlimmer, associate professor of See Distorted, page 6 contemporary phrases. The play is com- music, has shaped this production from See Theater, page 6 Car break-ins concern Local church encourages students, security student participation By Gena Smith happened at night." By Kathleen McLean and Greensboro College. Four years ago. Staff Writer Previously this year in the Cooke Staff Writer Father Jack came to IHM and a year ago Hall parking lot, a car was broken into became its pastor. He is very committed On Sept. 9, between 3 and 4 p.m., and the owner's wallet was stolen. Se- Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of to the youth of the church. "I want the Jonathan Miller's car was broken into curity spokespersons said they do not Mary Catholic Church, including HPU youth to leave this year understanding in the lower Belk parking lot. After re- have statistics on the number of car students, gathered to enjoy a picnic in what a faith community is and how to live turning from the YMCA, Miller noticed break-ins this year. celebration the start of the Youth Minis- together and share their faith journeys with his driver's window was shattered and Last year, the lighting in each cam- try program on Sept. 7. one another," said Father Jack. a rock about the size of a baseball was pus parking lot was upgraded; however, IHM Church has two locations in The picnic was for parishioners to the unwanted souvenir. according to Director of Campus Safety High Point. The new church grounds are socialize. There was food, inflatable Miller called campus security who Bob Clark, "it takes no time to break a located on the corner of Johnson Street games, music and registration for the filed a report and then handed it over window, so the lights don't scare [the and Skeet Club Road. The chapel, which youth ministry program. Joey Dilloway, to the High Point Police Department. perpetrators]." also functions as a school for grades K-8, an eighth grader, said that he looks for- Around 7 p.m. that night, a police of- The university has hired High Point is located off Montlieu Avenue. It also ward to having fun with his friends and ficer filed an- city policemen serves as headquarters to the youth min- finding a better connection with Jesus. other report. to patrol the istry program of IHM. Lauren Miller, a ninth grader, looks for- Miller's campus during Terry Aiken is a 1986 graduate of ward to learning how to be a good Chris- console was It takes no time to the second and High Point College. He has a degree in tian and to several of the events Aiken has popped open, third shifts to cut human relations and a minor in fund-rais- planned. and the thief had break a window, so down crime. ing. He was asked to speak to the high Last year, youth ministry leaders, unsuccessfully According school students in youth ministry on mak- youth and their parents enjoyed lock-ins, attempted to the lights [in parking to Clark, there ing decisions. Aiken continued to volun- guest speakers, a ski trip and the first an- steal Miller's lots] don't scare [the has been talk teer as a high school group leader and nual Souper Bowl, which was a charity CD player, but about security became a church member. When the cur- fund raiser for a soup kitchen. This year, only got away perpetrators]." cameras in the rent youth minister retired, Aiken was Aiken has planned similar events includ- with about $10 past. "I've cer- asked to become the full-time youth min- ing dances and bowling. in change. tainly made the istry leader. "I didn't want to do it, but Heather Renshaw, sixth grade leader, Miller was recommenda- someone asked me to help out," said said, "I love working with the sixth grad- left with a damaged console and a floor- tion to the administration that we need Aiken. "I enjoyed myself so much that I ers because they've just gotten out of faith board covered with glass, amounting to start thinking about cameras, but it's quit my full-time job and started working formation. I like watching them change, $300 to $350 worth of damage that he a matter of money. That's an expensive at the church." learn and grow." must pay. Miller has no collision in- proposition," said Clark. When asked what he wanted to ac- Cindy Hapeman hopes that her surance which is the only type that Clark said his advice for students complish this year, Aiken answered, 'To daughter, Mandy, will grow closer with would cover such an accident, and the is to hide valuables that must stay in the find kids who will be able to walk away God and keep him close in the decisions university assumes no responsibility vehicles. Put valuables out of sight in with a better understanding of Catholi- she makes in the future. After registering for damages. the trunk or cover them up with a jacket. cism and be able to apply scripture to real for youth ministry, Mandy said, "I want Miller says he would be willing to "Someone that is looking to steal life." to learn more about the Bible and help oth- pay a little bit more for parking on cam- something in the daytime will walk the Father John J. Kelly, known as Fa- ers and I want to make new friends." pus if it would pay for security cam- parking lots and make note of it and ther Jack, is another important person in- Aiken and Father Jack love the com- eras that would monitor the lots. come back at night," said Clark. volved with youth ministry. He has been munity support, especially from High "The more I think about it, the "Hopefully it won't happen again, an oblate of Francis De Sales for 40 years Point University. Dr. James Corey was more upset I get knowing it happened but if it does, I'm sure there will be a lot and a priest for 32 years. For the major- present at Sunday's picnic. The political in the middle of the day and this being more people upset," said Miller, who ity of his career. Father Jack was a cam- science professor has been a church mem- such a small campus. I could see if it hopes his incident will lead to change. pus counselor at Salesianum School in Wilmington, Del., Bucknell University See Church, page 6 6 Campus Chronicle NEWS Friday, September 19,2003 Distorted, continued from page 5 • Pitts delivers message on original member of the band and pro- three soon dissolved as a musical trio, vides the drumming. Mustin plays the and Mustin took to construction work lead guitar. Carter does his thing on the before entering school here. creating campus unity bass and the lead singer is Daniel Young. "I worked construction this During Mustin's sophomore year in summer...and I'm not going to be tied By Andrea Griffith look at those who are unlike ourselves." high school, he heard the Metallica song down for the rest of my life doing a job Copy Editor Speaking about the Sept. 11 terrorist "Nothing Really Matters," which in- that I don't want to do," he says. Add attacks, Pitts described the heartfelt reac- spired him to start playing the guitar. His that to the minor success Distorted Views Nationally syndicated columnist tions that caused America to unite for a brother Andrew soon followed suit, but obtained playing at a Kemersville estab- Leonard Pitts urged his freshman audi- brief time and the disappointment he felt was unsuccessful in his attempts to mas- lishment in front of, as Steve described ence to create a tolerant and unified cam- when Americans began to bicker again ter the guitar, so he switched to the it, " a lot of middle-aged pus when he recently spoke in Memorial with the passing of time. drums. Later on in his high school ca- drunks...(with)40 and 50-year-old Auditorium as part of orientation for en- "Coming together is not the hard reer, Mustin, while working in a women hitting on us," and Distorted tering students. part," Pitts said. "Learning how to be to- Kemersville music shop, met a young Views was bound to make a return. That Pitts, a columnist for The Miami gether is." man who began to provide him tips on was aided by the acquisition of a legiti- Herald, described the tremendous expec- Pitts reminded his audience of playing the guitar. That kid was Daniel mate bass guitar, Seaton Carter. tations placed on every future generation America's unique history as a place that Young. Distorted Views has a demo CD cur- to end the world's turmoil. He advised was founded upon religious freedom and Seaton Carter grew up in rently, but hopes to release a 10-track students to find peace by understanding the encouragement of tolerance. But he Greenville, Tenn. and picked up the gui- compilation within two months. Seaton differences while also seeking to find also noted Americans' struggle to mea- tar on a friend's stern advice. Seaton claims, "We just want to play shows." common ground between people of vari- sure up to such high standards. later hooked up with a band called There have been preliminary talks of Dis- ous backgrounds. He compared the in- "We as a people have never been Noose that performed rap/ metal, doing torted Views opening for Three Quarters cessant need humans have to divide into good enough for the country," said Pitts, over 60 shows. Carter's pre-perfor- Dead or Sabretoothe at Ziggy's in Win- identities of race, gender and politics to reminding students that the men who mance ritual, with Noose and Distorted ston-Salem, according to both Carter and the act of picking favorite sports teams. penned the phrase "all men are created Views, consists of a cold beverage and Mustin, but nothing has been finalized The urge to divide into teams is part equal" hypocritically owned slaves. two Marlboro Reds. yet. The Hump Day performance would of human existence," Pitts said. "We see According to Pitts, Americans must Mustin ended up dropping the be the first since obtaining Carter. Carter people's differences. We tend to focus look beyond their shortcomings and original bass player, during the high will also play the bass guitar for the play on the one dimensional." choose sides that force them outside of school years, for Distorted Views and "Children of Eden," which will be staged Pitts' young audience appreciated his their comfort zones. To create an ideal was confined to simply jamming in the later this semester at the Hayworth Fine broad perspective. campus community, he called upon stu- garage with Daniel and his brother. The Arts Center. "He was very motivating and in- dents to act according to their highest spired me to think outside the box with hopes for the university and for the world. Theater, continued from page 5 ? my views," said freshman Laura Wyant. Choosing sides can have positive reper- one who is interested in joining the the- respond to the upcoming plays via e-mail. According to freshman Josh Ward, cussions, Pitts said, when people reach out atre interest group should contact Wade Hughes says this is going to be a "high- Pitts' sports team analogy provided a and team up with those in need, such as Hughes at [email protected]. caliber season." So, go ahead and mark fresh and powerful commentary. the victimized, the sick, the mistrusted and Students may purchase tickets for the your calendars and plan for the upcom- "The speech made you think about the disgusted. upcoming shows in 212 Slane University ing nights of quality live entertainment. what teams you are on," said Carnai "Choose sides in a way that allows Center when they go on sale. " The Belle All the shows are worth one IDS Simpson. you to be pleased with yourself when you of Amherst" tickets are on sale now. credit and will take place in the Hayworth Pitts defined racism and other forms look in the mirror. Change will only come "Children of Eden" tickets go on sale Fine Arts Center unless otherwise indi- of prejudice as "our inability to really when we invite it to come," Pitts said. Sept. 29 and all other tickets sales for the cated. shows mentioned are to be announced. "The Belle of Amherst" will show at Church, continued from page 5 ■ Tickets cost $5 for students, $7 for fac- 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 20 in the Black ulty, staff and senior citizens, and $10 for Box Theatre located in the Old Student ber for four years and served as lector dents. Aiken said. "It doesn't matter if everyone else. Season tickets may be Center, and again at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 and singer in the choir. "It's a very car- they are Catholic or not; it just matters purchased at $20 for students and $25 for (homecoming weekend) in the Hayworth ing church, progressive," said Corey. "It that they want to help." all others. If the shows are not sold out, Fine Arts Center. grows with leaps and bounds, and it's a IHM church has other functions to then tickets may be bought two hours "Children of Eden" will show at 10 big church, so you know it must be do- look forward to this year, including the before the start of the show at the a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. ing something right." annual Crop Walk and blood drives. The Hayworth Fine Arts Center's Ticket Of- on Nov. 7, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. There were also several High Point participants in the youth ministry will fice. 8, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 (family week- University students at the picnic. Senior be encouraged to participate in these Everyone is invited to visit the new end). Keith Gates was a clown who made bal- events. facility, the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. "Arsenic and Old Lace" will show at loon animals and hats and sophomore When asked what he wanted to see It is equipped with the latest technology 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5,6 and 7; and at 2 p.m. Marie Ratchford painted children's from the youth and church community and is "Broadway-caliber," according to on Feb. 8. faces. this year. Father Jack replied, "Our faith Hughes. He would like to hear any re- The HPU "Cabaret" will show at Aiken hopes that more university journeys intercept and we learn from sponses to the plays. Everyone with a 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, 27 and 28; and at 2 students will serve as role models to the each other and that's what builds a strong comment, good or bad, is asked to e-mail p.m. on Feb. 29. youth, especially the high school stu- community." him. He says that he would like to set up "JB" will show at 7:30 p.m. on April post-show discussions if enough people 15, 16 and 17; and at 2 p.m. on April 18. Internships, continued from front page

when they drove for 45 minutes to Jer- band from Manchester, England, and 'Omigosh, it's Jason Biggs,' (people have divergent interests. "I want to go to sey City, where they caught a train to while people have compared them to said), but actors are all human beings like grad school or maybe the Peace Corps," 33rd Street and walked to the offices on Coldplay, there is no comparison; they the rest of us...only more famous," he Grunwald says. His interest in the Peace 55* and Broadway. Both Grunwald and each have their own distinctive sound." says. Corps is inspired by the artists he admires Humphreys agree that the commute was Grunwald met How does one get most—Bono of U2, Chris Martin of the most grueling part of the day. They Coldplay during this internship? Con- Coldplay and Thorn Yorke from worked from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- his first summer nections are integral. Radiohead. "There are so many people day through Thursday, but their em- with MTV, and he "It's important to know who don't pay attention to current events, ployment did not stop there. The MTV says that he knew the right people," and our generation is lazy and needs to internships are unpaid, so money to pay they were taking Grunwald said, "but it do something now about the state of for food and the commute had to come off and becoming never hurts to try to ap- events," he says. He doesn't want his ca- from elsewhere. Grunwald and popular. ply for it." Craig reer to be MTV-based, but wants to make Humphreys had a weekend job at a res- Though speaks from experi- a difference. taurant in Long Valley, N.J. Their daily Humphreys ence: the babysitter he Humphreys thoroughly enjoyed the expenses included $5 in gas, $8 for rattied off a list of had during his forma- experience and said that he would apply parking; $1 for the train and $6 to $8 names, including Gene Simmons of tive years now works for MTV. for a job at MTV now that he had the ex- for lunch. Kiss, Nick Lachey of 98° and many TRL Humphreys agrees, saying, "Craig helped perience there, but he would definitely live "It was an ordeal...Although the veejays, he cites his favorite celebrity ex- me out with this; he talked me up to his closer to Manhattan should that happen. summer was work-filled, it was also the perience as meeting the cast of Ameri- former boss, and I was going to be in "I really want to work at ESPN in Bristol, best summer I've ever had," can Pie. Manhattan on tour with Chapel Choir, so Conn., and be a sports broadcaster," Tay- Humphreys states. "I won an MTV intern raffle in the I had an interview on the day I was there. lor says. "I set my expectations high, and Why work at MTV if you're not middle of the summer; there were 65 of I talked with a couple of people, and I that helps push me to where I want to be. going to encounter celebrities? us total, and we went to the Hamptons. left the building with the internship—I If I don't get a job right out of college, I'll "I got to meet Coldplay and The They filmed us on TRL; some of us were was so pumped up." go to grad school at Marshall University Doves over the past two summers," in the house and the rest were by the When asked what they want to do in for communications—that will help me Grunwald reports. "The Doves are a beach. Everyone made such a big deal: the future, Grunwald and Humphreys get a larger paycheck when I do get a job." Friday, September 19,2003 A&E Campus Chronicle Music festival showcases talent in all genres

By Sean Spendley rose to a lack of running water and air live acts could not be featured on one disc. put together a few months after the first. Staff Writer conditioning and braved the stifling tem- Of the almost 70 artists that played at the With such a plethora of musical master- peratures to see as many acts as possible festival, 23 will be featured on the com- minds centered in one place, it is difficult From June 13to 15, over 80,000 fans, over the three-day period. pilation. to focus just a small per- including myself, converged in Manches- With four stages up, it was hard to Bands featured centage of the talent onto ter, Tenn. for what would be the second see every single act play their entire set. on the compilation in- one release. With the sig- annual Bonnaroo Music Festival. This ex- However, almost all of the 80,000 fans clude The Dead, nature improvisation of travagant three-day festival brought to- turned out to see Neil Young, The Dead Widespread Panic, most bands headlining gether the best of every musical genre for and Widespread Panic play at the close James Brown, The this festival, even a live the most successful and enjoyable con- of each night on the main stage. Bands Allman Brothers CD could have a number cert of the year. The Bonnaroo 2003 live such as the Ben Harper and the Innocent Band, Ben Harper & of surprises in store for the double CD release, which will hit stores Criminals, Jack Johnson and the Allman the Innocent Crimi- listener. on Sept. 23, will allow Brothers Band nals, Jack Johnson, A compilation show- listeners who were un- played on the main Galactic, The Flam- casing artists from Sonic able to attend this land- stage during the day ing Lips, The Roots, Youth to The Roots to The mark event to experi- to huge crowds, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Emmylou Allman Brothers Band is sure to have ence the music in its en- while Keller Will- Harris, Medeski Martin & Wood, Sonic something for every music fan. The trade- tirety. iams and Bela Fleck Youth, Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon, mark of Bonnaroo was a good time for The spirit of played to slightly Nickel Creek, O.A.R., Warren Haynes, everyone, and certainly all of us who at- Bonnaroo is best repre- smaller, but just as Keller Williams, Ben Kweller, Poly- tended were able to have that good time sented through the mu- enthusiastic fans in phonic Spree, My Morning Jacket, Jason firsthand, but the Bonnaroo compilation sic that was played for other stages that Mraz and Buddahead. CD will bring the whole concert experi- three days in the hot sun close to the Ala- were set up around the venue. The op- The first Bonnaroo live release, fea- ence home for those who were unable to bama state line. The music kept us awake pressive heat didn't stop fans at all, and turing music from the 2002 festival, was attend. late into the night and provided life for us many enjoyed the music 12 hours a day. so successful that a second volume was again a few hours later, as the hot sun The musicians invited to play awakened concert-goers in their tents as Bonnaroo are undoubtedly some of the early as 11 a.m. Anxious to see the music most talented live performers in music that would begin the day, countless fans today. Unfortunately, all of these great The staff of the Campus Staff tips Chronicle wishes to thank 'Once upon a Time in Mexico" is not worth your time. McNeill Lehman for kindly All work and no play makes -Disgruntled viewer Jimmy a dull boy. donating a computer to our -Rawanda Sports events even cooler, attend 15 times, free steak office. New fraternity apartments cut dinner for two! down time travel in between -Cheap boyfriend parties. -Upperclassmen

College is overrated. Drop out and live with your "Birdcage." once a great parents. or Itting ■ public rtltiieiis * F*$«IH movie, always a great -Mr. Treasure Box ».mci»t«llltiti»ifl.

By Derek Shealey The book is about a young boy, John, service and during this period of deep re- this moment in the story with the lines Staff Writer growing up in Harlem with his family and flection, the center of focus shifts from ..."And a voice, for the first time in all his the internal struggles each of them expe- John to Gabriel to John's mother, Eliza- terrible journey, spoke to John, through Good books are hard to come by. At riences in trying to preserve their Chris- beth, and so on. The past of each charac- the rage and weeping, and fire, and dark- one time in my life, I was an avid reader, tian faith within an environment darkened ter is related, and the reader learns about ness, and flood: 'Go through,' said the partaking of everything from science fic- with the most crippling forms the one circumstance that voice, 'go through.' As John begins to tion to self-help books. As I got older, of sin, specifically crime and binds the family together. pray, the spirit of Jesus seems to take hold however, my interest in leisure reading racism. John is expected to They all led sad and pain- of him and provides John with the sooth- seemed to decline drastically. The reason follow in the path of his fa- ful lives, indulged in various ing calm of peace. Baldwin indicates this behind this could easily be attributed to ther, Gabriel, and become a forms of sin, and then they by writing: "The light and the darkness the time I invested in other pursuits, par- preacher. However, John were saved. John's father was had kissed each other, and were married ticularly video games, but I believe the feels that he can't gain true a wayward teenager when he now, forever, in the life and the vision of true reason for my lack of interest in read- salvation in the Word and to underwent a religious conver- John's soul." As the story ends, John de- ing was that I had read enough boring and further complicate things, he sion and repented of his sins. velops a brighter outlook on the future, uninspiring material to convince me that has a stormy relationship with His mother was frustrated and due to his new-found acceptance of the truly well-written books were near impos- his father. worried about her future, until faith in his heart, where it matters the sible to find. Besides employing a dis- she met John's father, whom most. Enter James Baldwin. He is consid- tinctive style of writing that combines she fell in love and came to view as a sym- With his ability to convey human ered by many to be a legend in American eloquent, poetic language with powerful bol of God's love and deliverance. The emotion and introspective thoughts so Literature. The poignant "Go Tell It On imagery, Baldwin uses a technique of in- most dramatic scene in the novel is when beautifully, James Baldwin was indeed a The Mountain," the first novel that troducing the characters and their insights John has an out-of-body experience, dur- legend of his times. I may not read as Baldwin ever wrote, makes it alarmingly which I find to be really brilliant. The ing which he hears a voice urging him to much as I did in the past, but if I keep clear that with his amazing talent and sen- plot truly begins to unfold as the family "go through" and rise above the feelings reading his work, my passion for the pas- sitivity, he was obviously destined to be- is attending an evening prayer service at of doubt, fear and guilt that keep him from time will stay just as strong. come a writer. their local church. It's a very emotional knowing God's love. Baldwin describes 8 Campus Chronicle A&E Friday, September 19, 2003 Heavier Things proves Mayer's musical maturity By Erin Sullivan isn't the sound John Mayer fans are used feel. "Split Screen Sadness" follows, with a book of rhymes. Always open Staff Writer to. The second song, "Bigger than My which is the classic love-lost song, beg- knowing all the time I'm probably never Body," which also happens to be the first ging for the line, 'Two wrongs make it gonna find the perfect rhyme for heavier In 2001, singer/songwriter John single off the album, carries a toe-tapping all right tonight," to be true. The next things." Mayer released Room for Squares, the beat with lyrics that represent eternal op- two tracks, "Daughters" and "Only I find myself constantly comparing breakthrough album that earned four stars timism. Heart," typically appeal to an older recent CDs of musicians I enjoy to their from the music mogul magazine Rolling This song really isn't my personal crowd, and will probably be more to the past works. With Heavier Things, com- Stone, and incidentally, went triple-plati- choice for a single, but it has a catchy taste of the younger audience after listen- parisons can only be made skin-deep. For num. While his first single off the album, hook. The CD slows down a bit with a ing to them a few times, and maybe after instance, in "Your Body is a Wonderland," "No Such Thing," earned nods on brilliantly-written track called attaining a little more maturity. The fact from Squares, Mayer celebrates the physi- Billboard's Top 100 chart, it was his "Something's Missing," that Mayer incorpo- cal intimacy of a relationship. In Heavier single, "Your Body is a Wonderland," which was included on rates so many other Things, when reading the title, "Come which was written about a very lucky girl Mayer's live CD, Any instruments this Back to Bed," I assumed the song would in my opinion, that earned him a Grammy Given Thursday. Mayer time around shows run along the same story line. However, for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. It adds to the end of this re- that he has indeed this song is more about keeping a rela- seems as if Mr. Mayer can't lose—or can recording by posing the evolved. He has al- tionship together through its tougher he? With the Sept. 9 release of his latest question, "How come ev- ready established times. This gives me another clue that album, Heavier Things, he will soon find erything I think I need al- his talent as a guitar- Mayer has evolved in the past two years, out. ways comes with batter- ist, so now he is con- not only in his musical talents, but in his I was disappointed to find that ies?" The CD picks up yet centrating on the personal life as well. Heavier Things has only 10 songs, as op- again with the song, melody itself, as Mayer tends to have a bittersweet posed to the 13 numbers on Squares. But "New Deep," where well as the lyrics, view of life. In the last song of the al- I figured I at least owed him a chance Mayer takes the risk of which is where I bum, "Wheel," he sings knowingly, "I since I thoroughly enjoyed his previous getting a little too deep by singing, "Is find his real genius to be. won't be the last to love her" and "You album. Within 10 seconds of the first there a God?" However, he quickly re- Thought-provoking lyrics course won't be the first to love me." In 2001's song, "Clarity," I could already tell that covers by replying, "Stop trying to figure through this album. Lines like, "I'm big- Room for Squares, John seemed to believe this album is very different from the last. it out. It will only bring you down." ger than my body gives me credit for" and that love was the end-all, be-all. Now, First, instead of hearing immediate "Come Back to Bed," one of three bal- "I wish there was an over-the-counter test with Heavier Things, it seems as if he has guitar on "Clarity," as was the case with lads on the record, can put you to bed with for loneliness," dare the listener to iden- realized that love ends and begins again. Squares' "No Such Thing," I hear piano, its sweet, melodic tone. Next is the clev- tify with what Mayer is feeling, whether "And that's the way this wheel keeps which is later joined by a horn section, erly crafted "Homelife," which mixes the you like his music or not. Mayer shows working now," he declares. which impresses me to no end since this classic Mayer sound with a soft-rock '80s that the songwriter truly is a master of Even with only 10 songs, this is a words in the song, "New Deep," by croon- great CD. I recommend Heavier Things ing, "I used to be the back porch poet, to anyone who enjoys pure talent. Building 429 delivers Zevon leaves behind powerful Christian rock songs of zany genius By Kathleen McLean Christ, having faith in God and ques- Staff Writer tioning one's faith. In "Stranded," the lyrics explain how someone can become By Dennis Kern respect for Zevon by traveling from far Ephesians 4:29 reads, "Do not let lost in life and lose faith. "It's a simple Staff Writer and wide to record with him. The impres- any unwholesome talk come out of your place where two roads meet, four ways sive guest list includes Bruce Springsteen, mouths, but only what is helpful for to go but only one for me. It takes a lot Dwight Yoakam, Ry Cooder, Don Henley, building others up according to their of faith and a lot of love, knowing there Warren Zevon was dead. I could Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Joe Walsh needs, that it may benefit those who lis- are three worlds that I'll never see, but scarcely believe the words on my com- and Emmylou Harris. However, The Wind ten." These are the founding words of I still believe you have what is best for puter screen last week. His lifestyle and is without question a Warren Zevon al- the Christian band Building429. They me." The song expresses how someone admitted phobia concerning doctors com- bum and not a mainstream money-grab seek to build up the love of the Lord in can want to believe, but can't because bined to shorten his life. Now, aside from such as Carlos Santana has produced of others through their melodies and lyr- they don't want to hand over their lives my sadness over his late with his albums loaded with ics. to God. death, I feel cheated of guests. I first heard Building429 at a Although I consider myself reli- the songs he would Zevon's skewed sensibilities Christmas concert in Greensboro at Cafe gious, I have had some problems with have written if he had and his ability to communicate Jam. I'm not a mosh-pit person, but I my faith in times of strife. I have found taken better care of through metaphor are undimin- was truly moved by their songs and the comfort in the words of Building429's himself. I was just start- ished. "Dirty Life and Times," "Dis- atmosphere they created with their lyrics. "Shooting Star" is one of my fa- ing to appreciate Zevon order in the House," "Numb As A sound. A friend gave me their albums vorite songs because it says that I am fully. I am ashamed to Statue" and "Prison Grove" are all (Preflight and Flight) after the show, and loved just the way I am, with religious admit that I only began proof positive of his poetic power. ever since I have not been able to go a conflicts or not: "I love you just the way to closely listen to his It's when Zevon seems to be speak- week without hearing one of their up- you are, you're a light in my heart, music when it became known that he had ing directly to his loved ones, though, that lifting songs. you're exactly what I hoped you'd be." been diagnosed with inoperable lung can- the emotional punch is enough to make The history of the band began in This song gives me joy because no mat- cer and was given only a short time to the listener feel as if he's intruding on a 1999. Scotty Beshears of Elijah's Ride ter where I go or what I do, there will live. family-only moment. Listen to the final and Jason Roy of All too Familiar joined always be someone by my side, whether The few songs that I did know, like track, "Keep Me In Your Heart," to un- forces to create the new band. Both had that is my Mom, my Dad, my brother, "Werewolves of London," "Excitable derstand what I mean. been acquaintances from Winter Park my friend or God. Boy," "Lawyers, Guns and Money" and Warren Zevon is gone, and with him Baptist Church in Wilmington, and af- Building429 has a pop sound, but "A Certain Girl," had always struck me America has lost perhaps its greatest ter Beshears caught one of All too they are a Christian rock band. They are as catchy tunes with clever, if not bizarre popular music songwriter next to Bob Familiar's shows in Raleigh, they ex- not as heavy as Metallica and not as lyrics. It is the other Zevon songs, like Dylan. changed phone numbers and began to light as the Backstreet Boys. I would "Roland The Headless Thompson Gun- make a new powerful Christian sound consider them on the level of Creed ex- ner," "Carmelita," "Boom Boom with drummer Christian Fuhrer. cept they have more of an upbeat tempo Mancini" and "Splendid Isolation," that Building429 played anywhere that and lighter sound. And I recommend STSTRAVEL.COM made me truly appreciate his musical ge- J**t Amnmm'sjt 1 Shnhn* Fw Operator would take them in their first year, rang- this band to anyone. They have nice nius. €JUKWt ing from Texas to North Carolina. It clean lyrics and a crisp sound, which When Zevon received news of his ACAfUiCO wasn't until the band's second year that provide songs that just tend to stick in terminal illness, he was intent on record- JAMAiCA they enlisted the aid of Paul Bowder your head (but in a good way). They ing one last album. Here was an artist of BAHAMAS (formerly of Elijah's Ride). They also are also a good band to experience in considerable power, who used the major- RUM had a new drummer in the line-up, Saul concert. Although they plan to make ity of his remaining time to fashion a Johnson. New York and Alaska part of their fu- & musical adieu to his family, friends and SeH Trips, lara Cask, In 2002, the group released Flight ture tours, they do have some shows in fans. The result. The Wind, released on fMVfl with producer John Pisciotta for North Carolina. On Sept. 26 they plan Aug. 26, is a fitting capstone. Fellow art- ted fan www.paradisomusic.com. The album to play at the Greensboro Baptist Stu- ists with a variety of styles showed their 1-SO0-648-4849 / www.iHrraveUom includes songs about loving Jesus dent Union State Convention. Friday, September 19, 2003 A&E Campus Chronicle Brown brings Dickinson to life on the stage

By Katie Estler Through voice-over readings of poetry, of script. Not only is she the sole actor, Another difference between this play Layout Editor stories, ramblings and sometimes direct she is also the director of the show and and previous productions is the subject dialog with the audience, a rarity in the- has had only a month for rehearsals. matter. Contrary to the normal light- Many would call a person who ex- ater. Brown hopes to show the audience 'The rehearsals have gone by really hearted and fictional tales such as "Noises cludes herself from the outside world and the world Dickinson lived in. Though the fast. There is a lot of responsibility. There Off' last spring, this production deals with dresses only in white "eccentric," and poet is a complicated character is no one to tell a look into a real person's life. However, possibly rightly so. But sometimes eccen- to play, Christy considers this me to memo- Brown enjoys this character as much as tricity is a manifestation of genius. That's one of her favorite roles and has rize my lines," any of her other roles. the case with the masterful American poet, worked hard to connect with the The Belle of Amherst Brown said. "I'm really excited about Emily Emily Dickinson. Senior Christy Brown character. Sept. 19 & 20, Oct. 3 Brown has Dickinson; she is a very complex charac- will soon be playing Dickinson in "The To prepare for the part. been part of ter," she said. Belle of Amherst." Brown recalled memories of 7:30 p.m. campus pro- Brown believes the audience will get Inspired by Dickinson's life, this ex- when she didn't feel like she fit General public $10 ductions since a lot out of the show as well. ceptional actor from Greenville, W.Va. in: "Pretty much all of middle Seniors $7 her freshman "I want to make her into a real per- has taken on the one-woman show. school and high school," she Faculty/ Staff $7 year. She has son. I'm excited about her life and the joked. Students $5 starred in such audience will get excited by her enthusi- Brown also feels a strong roles as Dolly asm," she said. Winged Migration: link between her life and her in "Annie Get With graduation at the end of this character's. "Our real connec- Your Gun" and semester. Brown is looking to attend a quality movie tion is that my father died last year, and Hermia in "A Midsummer's Night graduate school for her second major, in the play her father dies. The play is al- Dream." The biggest difference and pos- media studies, but she says she has not By Sarah Gray most like therapy for me," she said. sibly greatest challenge of "The Belle of closed the door on theater just yet. Staff Writer Brown did the standard senior semi- Amherst" is that it is a one woman show. 'The Belle" will be performed Sept. nar project of an extensive research pa- Without others to interact with, she deals 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Because I work a part time job at the per on 'The Belle of Amherst" chosen for with situations she never has before. Theater (formerly The Empty Space The- Carousel Theater in Greensboro, writing her by her professor. After the semester "I miss the group effect of being able ater) in the old student center. For an Oct. reviews of films for this newspaper was over, this in-depth study of a charac- to play off other people. It is difficult to 3 performance during homecoming week- seemed like the perfect idea. Not only ter seemed too good to lose. Brown spent create people in my head to play off of," end, Brown moves the show to Hayworth could I bring you the best (or steer you the summer memorizing over 90 pages she comments with a laugh. Fine Arts Center at 7:30. away to avoid the worst) in foreign and independent films, but also I could do it for free. I love the indie and foreign genre of Animal House is a college classic film, but I confess, upon hearing the title and reading the description of "Winged Migration," I was not very interested in By Drew Mclntyre clude actor/director Harold Ramis film and is a favorite of many "Animal seeing this film. However, as the weeks Contributing Editor ("Stripes"), who co-wrote the film, and House" fans. At this point, though, the went by, I heard nothing but rave reviews Kevin Bacon, who has a small role as an film and its reputation should speak for on its amazing photography and touch- Before three slices of "American abused pledge of the Omega frat. More- itself. ing story. I finally went to see it, and ev- Pie," before the often-imitated (you know over, it was the launching pad for the The new DVD contains some worth- eryone was right. This film is incredible, who you are) golf-cart antics of "Van movie career of "Saturday Night Live" while special features, including a "mak- and you shouldn't miss it. Wilder," there was "Animal House." alum John Belushi, ing-of' featurette and some in- This film followed flocks of various Simply put, if you are a college student, also of "Blues teresting cast updates. It can- birds over four years on their migration you must own this movie. This cinematic Brothers" fame. not be stressed enough how from north to south for the winter. It cap- icon has recently been re-released as a Belushi defines the much impact this movie has tures the cycle of life and death in nature Double-Secret Probation Edition on movie, especially had not only on college stu- during their unbelievable journey. By DVD, firmly implanting itself in the psy- wearing the infa- dents, but on movies in gen- watching these birds survive through per- ches of a new generation of collegiates. mous "College" eral. Ferris Bueller, Van ils such a avalanches, desert heat, scar- I shouldn't have to summarize the shirt, an image that Wilder, the "Old Schoof's city of food and cruel hunters, you be- plot for you, but I will anyway. "Animal so many of us - in- Will Ferrel and countless oth- come emotionally involved with them. House" follows the Deltas, a fraternity of cluding this colum- ers owe much of their inspira- Their spirit is awe-inspiring as they fly raunchy, slovenly misfits as they battle an nist - have embla- tion and success to the virtual thousands of miles twice a year and draw evil dean and the rival Omegas, whose zoned on our dorm godfather of college humor. you into their lives. members are the exact opposite of the walls. Further- "Animal House" didn't raise If none of this sounds interesting yet, Deltas. Directed by a very young John more, the ever-popular toga party, while the bar; it set the bar for the coming-of- just wait. The photography in this film is Landis, it was made for a paltry sum of not invented by this film, was made fa- age/young-adult comedy. The bar re- absolutely breathtaking. The angles, money by today's standards. Others who mous by it; the toga party also contains mains where Belushi and his cronies set close-ups and images that the director got their start with "Animal House" in- some of the funniest scenes of the entire it all those years ago. captures will open your eyes to the avian world. The flocks of birds touch every continent with its spectacular scenery. You get a bird's eye's view from above What is your opinion on the war in Iraq and and see the Wall of China and the Eiffel the continuing American presence there? Tower (to name a couple). As the film progresses, wonderful and entertaining scenes unfold on the birds'journey, such as pelicans diving into the sea in hundreds. I believe that we had good reason to There was no use of special effects, just be in Iraq. First and foremost some of the very inventive camera work done with the human rights atrocities that were being During the time of war, there was help of hundreds of camera-persons, bal- committed were enough. However, now a lot of bloodshed. There is a time loons and pilots. To really appreciate the that we have unseated the dictator in when we have to do what has to be director's vision, however, you must see power, I believe we should give the coun- done. It wasn't an easy decision, but it this film on the big screen. try to its people and bring our boys home. had to be made. The only disappointment was the soundtrack that played throughout. The PHOTO BY TIFFANY CI1KKKY Sam Routh classical score was wonderful most of the Senior time, but there were several instances of monk-like chanting that did not seem to I don't totally agree with war, yet fit in with it. Overall, this film was in- I know that at that point we really had no other choice. It was best for our spiring. country. "Winged Migration" will make you smile, laugh, cry and appreciate nature Angela Garvin with a deeper understanding. This un- PHOTO BY TIFFANY CIIKKKY usual epic will catch your eye, warm your Senior heart and leave you in astonishment. Go Chris Michener see this one while you can! Junior PHOTO BY TIFFANY (TIFRRY 10 Campus Chronicle GREEK/ORGANIZATIONAL Friday, September 19, 2003 Campus Crusade new students to High Point University. Alpha Gamma Delta We are proud to say that we faired very Zeta Tau Alpha By Bill Piser TH well in Derby Day this year, and shared Ar Staff Writer Welcome back everyone! We all our first place victory with the ladies of hope you had a great summer and we are Alpha Gamma Delta. We want to thank Welcome back everyone. We hope If you like Putt-Putt, capture the flag, glad to see everyone is back safe. We also Zeta Tau Alpha for an excellent time at first semester is going well. We would water gun fights, singing, camping, Jesus, hope everyone is doing well in their first our last function; we are looking forward like to congratulate our new members intramural sports, food, or if you simply weeks of class back at HPU. to many more. We recently began com- Caroline Rinehart, Kristen Daet, Bethany enjoy meeting new people, Campus Cru- First, we would like to annouce the peting in the McDonald's Greek Classic Davoll, Ashley Isaacs, Lienne Anderten- sade may have just what you're looking new girls of Alpha Gamma Delta: Ali and won our first match against the Smith, and Ashely Vogel. You girls will for this year. In what has become an an- Conant, Colleen Donovan, Keely Smith, Lambda Chis. This year we will kick off make an awesome addition to our chap- nual tradition. Crusade, a student-led Ginnine Vietro, Ada Hernandez, Jaime our service projects by cleaning our ter!! Can't wait until Bid Day at Christian organization, has reinvented it- Brower and Megan Moroney. stretch of road off Main Street for the Carowinds!!! We are looking forward too self for the 2003-2004 school year, in Congratulations, girls, we know that Adopt-a-Highway Program. Finally, we competing in Greek Week with our part- hopes of reaching out to students and staff you will make great sisters! Alsocongrats would like to thank all of the High Point ners Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity this year! with the love of Jesus Christ. What has to the other sororitieson their new mem- University Administration and Staff who Starting on October Is', Zeta Tau Alpha changed, you might ask? Take a recent bers and good luck to all the fraternities have made our new fraternity housing a will be sponsoring "Paint the Cafe Pink" Thursday night for example, where an as their fall rush begins. reality and in such a short amount of time. where will we sell breast cancer aware- estimated 40-plus students gathered on the We also have two new officers of ness ribbons in the cafeteria for one dol- Greensward for a time of singing praise AGD: Ann Matlosz as our new Philan- lar. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. songs followed by several heated rounds thropy Coordinator and Nicole Harper as Komen foundation. Please help us raise of capture the flag. This game night is College Republicans Personal Development Coordinator. money for a cure. On October 31M we will only a taste of what can be expected as Thank you, girls, in advance for the time then have a band to end "Paint the Cafe the year progresses. This is going to be an exciting year and effort you will put aside for these of- Pink". We wish everyone a happy and Crusade, in its short tenure at High for College Republicans. fices. safe semester. Point University, has grown by leaps and Jonathan Miller and Genevieve Recently we faced off with the Zetas bounds, drawing participants from the Dunaj, two officers in CR, went to the at half time at the girl's soccer game in whole spectrum of the student body. This College Republicans National Conven- order to win a chance at a cash prize of year, the organization desires to really step tion July 25-27 in Washington, D.C. in $250. It was an Alpha Gamma Delta vic- up its involvement in campus activities preparation for the year ahead. Miller and tory with determination and hard work Theta Chi and also in service to the community. Dunaj were two of over 1,000 students coming from both sides. We next play EA Thus far, we have sponsored a successful who participated in the weekend event. the Kappa Deltas. Both teams will be playing hard and it should be a great ice cream social that was a feature of this They heard several key speakers associ- The brothers of Theta Chi would like game. Good luck. Gams! year's freshman orientation schedule. ated with the Republican party and gained to welcome everyone back to school now, Last Saturday night we went Around Additionally, you can expect to see Cru- useful leadership information. since we forgot to take care of that last The World with the Theta Chis and ev- sade reaching out this year with more free College Republicans will thrive un- semester. It is important to remember, eryone had a blast! This weekend we will give-aways and campus service projects. der such leadership this year. Students however, that there is not one person to take it back to the '80s with Pi Kappa Al- While many have turned out for fun look forward to volunteering with cam- blame for that. pha. We always have a great time with events such as the game nights and the paigns for candidates such as Richard We are happy to announce that the the Pikes and we are sure this time will traditional kick-off cookout, Crusade con- Burr, who is running for US Senate, and building effort for the I Hate Soccer team tinues to focus on promoting a personal Nathan Tabor, a S* District candidate run- not be any different. is now complete. The "good ol' boys" On Sunday, Sept. 21, we will be hav- relationship with Jesus Christ through ning for US Congress. finally knocked off the Theta Chi A team Bible studies, prayer nights and fellow- Look for more updates on College ing a car wash at Brusters on Main Street in a game that will be remembered for the where donations will be accepted. Please ship activities, all of which have produced Republicans as the year continues, and ages. The brothers still wish the A-team come out and support your Gams and the amazing results thus far. come join the Right! the best since they are our only chance Bible studies are offered on Monday Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes. for winning soccer. In more intramural Lastly, we would like to let every- nights and provide an opportunity to learn news, Theta Chi did win volleyball in its one know how excited we are about Greek more about God's word and its applica- first season. Week coming up. This year it will beus tion in everyday life. These studies are Odyssey Club The brothers aren't just up to fun as and the Theta Chis, a real winning com- also an awesome time to build friendships they continue to try to recruit the best kids bination. Other teams better watch out! and receive encouragement from your The Honors Program and its Odys- around for the future years. As of now, peers. Four Bible studies are currently sey Club are off to a busy start. The club Good luck to all the fraternities and so- Rush is looking just fine. rorities participating. scheduled, each catering to a specific sec- has elected its new council members. Greek Week is coming up soon with tor of the campus population, such as They are: Jay Bozman and Joel the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Look- freshmen and upperclassmen women's Stubblefield, co-presidents; Jared Prunty, ing forward to the good times. groups and a men's study. vice president; Briana Warner, treasurer; ThetaChi would also like to thank the Another new addition for this school James Daugherty, secretary; and Kelly wrecking crew for taking care of the old year is a weekly prayer night, where stu- Fitzpatrick, SGA representative. "Double-Wide" fraternity house. We hon- dents get together to pray for their friends, An X-treme Spelling Bee will be held estly didn't really shed a tear for that little classmates, family members and the na- in the Westminster Room on Sept. 17 from Kappa Delta guy. Now you are welcome to take a look tion. These powerful meetings are held 6-9 p.m. First prize is $100. Pizza will IT at the houses I'm sure you have already Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the Slane Center be served. The contest is open to all mem- The sisters of Kappa Delta would like seen. Leeds Room. Crusade truly seeks to be bers of the Honors Program, who can sign to welcome everyone back to campus! The brothers are in the process of an organization based on prayer, and with up online via the Honors Program This summer President Chrstie planning many events for our enjoyment this goal in mind, its participants are ea- website. Go to the university's home page McGroarty and Secretary Mishele as well as yours, including events that will ger to find out how they can pray for the and click on "honors program." Valesey went to our National Kappa Delta blow your mine. We'll tell you about needs of the campus. A movie night has been scheduled for Convention in Tucson, Ariz., where our them when we figure them out. Despite all of the changes to Crusade Sept. 27 at Oak Hollow Mall. Honors stu- chapter won numerous awards including this year, the traditional Thursday meet- dents are encouraged to come out and see the Panhellenic Award and Quota Award. ings have returned, but only on a biweekly a free movie! It was really awesome for two of our sis- ATTENTION ALL schedule this year. These 8 p.m. meet- More events are in the works for this ters to be recognized for belonging to one ings will feature skits, praise music and semester, including a Raft Debate. Log of the top Kappa Delta chapters in the ORGANIZATIONS!!!! guest speakers, much like in previous on to the website for updates. years. The remaining Thursday nights nation!! Congrats, ladies! have been set aside for fun games and We would like to congratulate and Any organization on cam- activities and are great way to take a break recognize our new members: Heather pus, including Honor Societies, Brooks, Terri Erikson, Jenelle Stouffer, from the day and meet new people. Fraternities, Sororities and PhiMu Allison Burrow, Connie Wicks, Kate Be on the lookout for the great ac- clubs, may write articles to be tivities that Campus Crusade has planned rz Litwin and Tania Inurrigarro. We also thank the brothers of Delta published in the monthly issue for this year. If you haven't received a The ladies of Phi Mu hope that Sigma Phi for participating with us in a personal invitation yet, I invite you to dis- everyone's first few weeks at HPU have of The Chronicle. We encour- carwash in preparation for Greek Week! cover, or perhaps rediscover, the joy of been exciting and memorable. We would age everyone involved in an We had a blast and we're looking forward the Lord at HPU. like to thank everyone who came out to to many more fun times this year! organization to please write and the car wash on Sept. 6 and helped sup- Our sisters have been playing in the let the campus know what you port the Children's Miracle Network, and McDonald's Greek Classic during half- are up to! All articles are to be with Greek Week right around the comer, time at the women's soccer games. Our Pi Kappa Alpha we are really looking forward to a week sent to [email protected]. first match was against the ladies of Phi AQ. full of good times with the Lambda Chis. The due date for organiza- We would also like to congratulate the Mu in which we had our first win. We tional news for the next issue is face Zeta Tau Alpha Sept. 28 and we're On behalf of the brothers of Pi Kappa Phu Mu Fall Pledge Class of 2003! You looking forward to it. Oct. 3. Alpha, we would like to welcome all the girls are the best! Friday, September 19,2003 SPORTS Campus Chronicle 11

Good start Clarett has time to think about mistakes for cross I know some of you live under a This young man oozes with contro- best thing for the tailback is going to rock, or just don't pay attention to versy. The second reason for Clarett's sus- the CFL, but wait...there's more. The sports, but the best college football run- pension revolves around his failure to tell Canadian Football League has decided country team ning back of at least the past five years the truth to the nice police officers that not to let Clarett play, following the is now suspended for the football sea- tried to help him after his car got broken stance of their big brother, the NFL. The son. Maurice Clarett received his pun- into. Coverage for the incident broke be- next option, according to former All- By Melissa Caudill ishment last week and is now looking cause Clarett, who isn't wealthy by any American running-back and family Staff Writer for options for the school year. The kid stretch, reported friend Jim never really grew close to The Ohio that thousands of Brown, is The men and women's Cross Coun- State Uni- dollars in acous- Grambling try teams opened their seasons Aug. 31 versity, and tic merchandise "I have had a few State with head with the Appalachian State Invitational now he will had been stolen. coach Doug held in Boone. It was a successful night not stay. If Where did he get tests at The High Williams. You for both teams and a good starting point you are a this money to Point University remember him: for the season. Buckeyes purchase all of he won the The men's team placed 3rd out of fan and this noise-creat- where I did not quite Redskins a Su- eight teams, with junior Derek Nakluski liked the ing equipment? per Bowl back winning the 5K race in 15:33. The re- way Mo When Clarett score as highly as I in '87. There is maining scorers for the Panthers were jun- looked in was asked this a chance Coach ior Jeff Fairman 5th, junior Bubba Hill his grey Kenny question, he wanted and never got Williams may 9th, senior Niran Pillay 15th and fresh- helmet, I'm stated the obvi- have contacted man Kyle Lounsbury 19th. sorry, you "Graff" ous, "I lied. a 're-do.'" Clarett first, On the women's side, scorers were likely will Sports Editor There wasn't which is a big junior Melissa Caudill in 20"1 place, fresh- never see it that much stuff NCAA "no- man Jemissa Hess 25th, sophomore Tracy again. in my car." Re- no." If this is Warring 34th, freshman ShawnaTruelove Clarett has been suspended for two alize, I am paraphrasing what he said, al- true, the sophomore tailback will not get 40th, and sophomore Catherine Lewis credible reasons. First, he did not do though I'm sure it sounded much smarter the chance to play at the school he pre- 44th. This was good for a 5"1 place fin- quite as well as expected on a test, so than what I'm writing. fers. ish. he got a second chance...orally. I have With the allegations laid out and an I am not going to try and be a psy- The women had their second race of had a few tests at The High Point Uni- investigation in full swing. The Ohio State chic and guess what will happen with the season Sept. 6, and with the first place versity where I did not quite score as University decided it best to suspend the Maurice Clarett. Everything could turn finish of Jemissa Hess, the Panthers highly as I wanted and never got a "re- irresponsible young gentleman for the out just fine. I am an Ohio State fan placed second. For a freshman in just her do." Yet, the second chance does not season. After all of this hoopla, rumors that loved watching him carry the of- second collegiate race, this was an impres- quite get under my skin as much as the are still flying about the future of the best fense to the national championship sive accomplishment. Despite the condi- oral exam aspect of the allegations. I "amateur" running-back in the country. game. I wish the young man could have tion of the course from recent bad weather, can hear what the professor is asking The best part to the rumors are that they a found better guidance than his current the team performed well. Running for the All-America football player: rapped in controversy. friends and Jim Brown, a man with a High Point was Hess who placed Is', "Maurice, please recite the alphabet." Clarett is too young to join an NFL shaky and questionable history himself. Caudill 3rd, Lewis 15th, Warring 19th, Clarett responds, "Urn, A? Ba, ba, club, and the rule is not going to change I wish him the best and hope that he and Truelove 45th and Nicole Beaudwin 77th. B." in time for him to actually play. The next Ohio State learn from their mistakes. In the first two weeks of the season, two High Point athletes were named by the Big South Conference as Runner of the Week. Nakluski and Hess were each honored for placing first in their races. Coach Al Barnes said, "It is great for the High Point University Fall Sports Schedule athletes to receive recognition, and for the sport itself to be recognized. I am happy for Derek and Jemissa and I hope we have many more to come." Sport Date Opponent Locarloa Time Barnes, in his third year here, was very pleased with the start of the season Men's Soccer 9/1W2O03 Campbd! Buk* Creek, N.C. 7:00 PM on both the men and women's side. He 9V21/2003 UNC Wilmington WUmiflgfea, N.C 2:00 PM commented, "The start of the season has 9/24/2003 Davidson High Point 7:00 PM been really solid for both teams. We've already had two champions, and both #27/2003 VMI Lexington, VA. 11:00 AM teams placed well. This is encouraging 10/1/2003 Wmtrop High Point 7:00 PM for what is to come. The purpose of these 10/4/2003 Georgia Southern High Point 1:30 PM first few meets is to get the season started on a positive note, which we have done." Woman's Soccer 9/19/2003 Western Kentucky Bowling Green, 0 8:00 PM 9/21/2003 Beanont Nashville, TJL 2:00 PM luPCOMING EVENTS 9/2672003 Birmingham-Southern High Point 5:00 PM ON CAMPUS 9/28/2003 N.C. Stale High Point 2:00 PM 10/1/2003 Winfrop Rock Hill, S.C, 7:00 PM Late Night Skate 10/4/2003 Charleston Southern Charleston, S.C. 1:00 PM Men's Golf 9/26-28/2003 Elon/Sea Trail Invitational Sunset Beach, N.C- TBA Friday 19th Women's Golf 9/27-28/2003 Elon/Sea Trail Irrtercollegiat* ; Sunset Beach, N.C. TBA M. Cross Country 9/20/2003 Winthrop Invitational Rock HilL S.C. 9:30 AM Celebration Station & W. Crow Coufflrj 9/2672003 Great American Classic Cary, N.C. 5:00 PM Volleyball 9/19/2003 Virginia Davidson, N.C 10:00 AM Saturday 20th 9/19/2003 Gardner-Webh Davidson, N.C. 5:30 PM Sign up in the Student Life 9/20/2003 Davidson Davidson, N.C. 10:00 AM office by 5 p.m. on Friday 9/20/2003 Boise State Davidson, N.C. 5:30 PM 9/23/2003 Campbell Buies Creek, N.C- 7:00 PM Hump Day Cafe 9/26/2003 Coastal Carolina Conway, S.C. 5:00 PM 9/27/2003 Charleston Southern Charleston, S.C. 7:00 PM Good music, good times. 9/30/2003 Winthrop Rock HilL S.C. 7:00 PM Wednesdays @ 9 in 10/4/2003 Birmingham-Southern High Point 5:00 PM Java City 12 Campus Chronicle Sports Friday, September 19, 2002 Martin achieves fame in streetball under alias 50 Women's team Former High Point basketball player wins over fans in new basketball fad starts season

By Samuel Demiss the only place where Martin displayed his threw down a tomahawk dunk. Later in with victory, Staff Writer phenomenal leaping abilities, "We'd roll the game 50 and White Chocolate com- the goals up to about 12 or 13 feet and he bined for one of the many highlights of falls short There is basketball and then there is would still dunk it." Dunking was not the the night as White Chocolate dribbled the street hoops. only attribute Martin brought to the table. ball around and on the defender, when he While attending High Point Univer- He averaged 22 points and 8 rebounds bounced the ball off the defender, and fin- three straight sity, he went by the name Robert Martin. while shooting nearly 59 percent from the ished the play by catching a self pass off When touring the U.S. with shoe company floor his senior season, even though Loy the backboard and passed to 50 who games after Andl or with The Killer Crossover Tour, recalls Martin's game as "raw," when dunked the ball uncontested. as he was on Sept. 6 at North Carolina coming from junior college to HPU. The highlight of the night, which A&T University, fans know him as "50." The Killer Crossover tour arrived at threatened to end the game, came early Why the name 50? Martin claims to leap the Corbett Center equipped with their in the first quarter; as Belk Resident Di- By I.ori DiSalvo-Walsh 50 inches off the ground. rules for basketball and a DJ that scratched rector Gary Wingfield described it, Staff Writer Martin played for legendary coach "Escalade...a 6 foot 10, Jerry Steele. "He inspired me to be a bet- 450 pound man...got The women's soccer team finally ter person," said Martin. Steele remem- dunked on." The Aggie kick-started their season on with a bers Martin as a player who could jump responsible for this street hard-fought 2-1 victory over Georgia really high and score, but lacked defen- "We'd roll the debacle, CK, was on a one State, thanks to goals scored by Lena sive skills. This is a sentiment also shared man fast break when he Svensson and Jen Evans. High Point by Tooey Loy, head coach of the women goals up to about looked up to see the mas- University postponed the Panthers Panthers, who played alongside Martin sive Escalade clogging his previous two matches after atrocious during Martin's junior season. "He (Mar- 12 or 13 feet and direct path to the basket. weather conditions the previous week- tin) was probably as good a shooter as Escalade must have end, putting a damper on the home anyone in the conference," said Loy. Loy thought his size was tournament hosted. feels that Martin is an NBA caliber he would still enough to stop the Aggie, Jen Evans scored on the rebound shooter, but that he unfortunately falls into because CK took off with of a long free kick by Ryan Hays in the category of "tweener," too small to dunk it" the ball about four feet in the 79th minute to lift High Point past play power forward in the league and not front of Escalade, and Georgia State in a battle of Panthers enough ball-handling skills to play guard. leaned on the big man and at Albion Millis Stadium. HPU won But Martin found his way to a different landed a one handed dunk itshome opener for the second- medium of basketball. The Andl hip hop and reggae records as the game that sent the Corbett Center fans spilling straight year and handed Georgia State Mixtapes. was played. All dunks were worth three onto the court in celebration. After five (2-1) its first loss of the season. Nei- The Andl Mixtapes consist of video points. Any player that is dunked on or minutes, when fans returned to the bleach- ther team wasted any time getting on footage of phenomenal basketball play- falls on the court due to an offensive ers, Escalade was escorted off the court. the board. High Point's ers who never made a steady career in the player's move or crossover, as it is called, HPU's freshman small forward Timberley Svenssonfound the net in the 2nd professional ranks, but instead relegated is immediately ejected. Oh, yes, and an Jones found the game "entertaining" and minute of play off an assist from their powers to the blacktop. emcee stands in the middle of the floor as left the game "wanting to try some of the Stacey Moenter. However, High Martin, or 50, plays the role of fin- the players participate in the game and moves." Point's lead was short-lived. Georgia isher, often receiving passes from play- provides commentary. Martin, after the game, said the next State equalized the score just moments ers who perform tricks, leaving the de- 50 did not start the game, but did not tour stop for him and And 1 is Europe, later to end the first half 1-1. Then fense in a frenzy before 50 makes the disappoint when provided the opportunity with performances in Paris, London, came Evans with the put-back near the crowd go "ah." Martin's highlights come to make the crowd yell in awe. 50 received Frankfurt, Milan and Barcelona. His de- end of the game, bringing High Point from rim-rattling dunks such as the 360 a streetballer's dream: a clear path to the parting message to current students was, their first win of the season. and variations of the alley-oop pass. basket. 50 heaved the basketball off of the "Stay in school, stay out of trouble, strive Unfortunately, the women then According to Coach Loy, And 1 isn't shot clock, caught the ball mid-flight, and for your dreams." went on to play Davidson that Sun- day and could not defeat the aerially strong Wildcats who pounded in three headed goals in reply to Emily Men's squad struggles on offense, looks for answers Lanham's brace. Davidson struck first in the 14"1 minute off their first head ball from the corner to put them on By Bethany Davoll lina. Freshman Lane Miller scored the gin. Senior Richard Hanson scored the the board. However, High Point Staff Writer first goal of his collegiate career, off an game-winning goal at the 73:51 mark quickly counter- attacked in the 26th assist from Luke Lemanski and Kirk Rud- off an assist from freshman Michael minute with a rebounded shot by The season is underway for High der. The goal made the score 2-1 and put Sullivan. The goal from Hansen would Emily Lanham into the back of the net. Point University men's soccer, and so the Pan- prove enough to secure Lanham immediately put the Panthers far the team is off to a 1-3-1 start. De- thers back the win for the Pan- up 2-1 in the 34th minute with an un- spite being even with opponents on in the thers. High Point out- believable shot almost from the goal shots-per-game, goals have been tough game, but shot the Terriers 15-11 line to the right of the net, which found to come by early in the year. The Pan- East Caro- in the game, after be- the left corner of the goal. HPU took thers have only managed to score four lina would ing tied 8-8 in shots at that 2-1 advantage to halftime. times in five games. However, four of add an- halftime of the match. Then Davidson rallied in the 52 the last five have come in the last three other goal Matt Long and Chris minute to tie the game 2-2 with a games. in the 70,h Michener each played cross-headed in past the High Point The men's team fought hard and minute to a half in goal for the defense. The game winner was managed a 2-2 tie against the Liberty pull away Panthers to combine clinched in the 57lh minute with the Flames. KenzoTochiki and Lane Miller for good. for the shutout. third headed ball off a corner into the tacked on the two goals for the Panthers. Four yel- Hanson's goal back of the Panther net. High Point's first goal came in the 33rd low cards was the first goal for The Sept. 12 contest against UNC minute down by one with a header from were the Panthers this sea- Wilmington started with promise as the freshman Miller. Tochiki followed handed out son, who lost their Evans scored her second goal of the Miller's goal with his first score of the in the opener 3-0 against season with a long chip shot over year 20 minutes later. That did not stop game, UNC Greensboro at Seahawk goalie Rachael Wilson. All the Flames from clawing back into the along with home. High Point was the promise of the first half vanished game with a goal late in the second half. 37 fouls, also blanked in its sec- in the second with the Seahawks pelt- Neither team managed to score in the making it a ond game of the sea- ing the Panther net with three goals in two overtimes. rough son, by a much closer less than 12 minutes. Little changed In the Panthers' Sept. 12 game match for Kenzo Tochiki dribbles that ball around Flames margin of 1-0 against two days later in Elon. The Panthers against East Carolina, HPU found them- both sides. Marshall on Sept. 5. got shut-out for the first time this year selves quickly down two goals after one The Matt Long had two as the Phoenix handed them a 2-0 loss. half of play. Each team tallied one my Panthers played Wofford on Sept. 10, and saves in goal for the Panthers, who nar- The Panthers did manage to pound out goal in the second half, for the final the purple and white came away with their rowly missed tying the game with less 18 shots, hoping to spark their offense score of 3-1 in the favor of East Caro- first victory of the season, by a 1-0 mar- than one minute remaining. in upcoming games.