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Students Interact with Nationally Rock Used to Express Grievances ■ John H awkins • Recognized Writers G u est W r iter “Postmodernists = wolves.” who oversees the content that appears on stressing that students normally use the • N athan Reed ■ “Unity if possible . . . truth at all the Rock. Rock responsibly. Staff W r it er costs!” “It’s not on anybody’s to-do list,” says . “I’ve tried to place myself in a role of “All men are created equal, rebel.” Jon Purple, dean for Student Life Pro­ defending an appropriate balance of free As part of a larger initiative to The natural message board known sim­ grams. speech on campus, and that involves de­ connect students with writers, the ply as “the Rock,” fending students’ language and literature department traditionally re­ rights to even express is bringing two writers to campus in served for birthday opinions that I might April. Leslie Leyland Fields presented greetings and mar­ not appreciate.” a selection from her creative nonfic­ riage proposals, has Ruby and Purple tion and in three separate sessions on recently become alike said that only Tuesday, April 10 presented her per­ a mouthpiece for “hurtful, divisive, or spective on what it means to be both a students with more intimidating” state­ writer and a Christian. pressing feelings to ments would be cen­ Tony Doerr, a widely recognized express. sored, and even those author of fiction, will be on campus The first inci­ decisions are based on April 19 and 20. dent occurred a individual convictions, Fields, a faculty mentor for the MFA few months ago not official university program at Seattle Pacific University with the painting sanctions, as was the and author of five books, visited Ce­ of a Confederate case with the decision darville as part of an eight-month tour flag on the Rock; it to cover the Confeder­ across the continental United States. was covered with a ate flag. She presented two of her essays to a sheet of blue paint Concerning mes­ group of students and faculty at Ce­ within hours of its sages that directly darville last Tuesday evening. appearance. A few target administration Her presentation dealt with per­ days later, a retalia­ or faculty, Purple said spectives on motherhood, life at home tory, “All men are that the rock has al­ in Alaska and relationships with God created equal, reb­ ways been a safe place and family. After the presentation, el” was sprayed in its place. Save for the The university does its best to leave the for students to speak, and will remain so she remained to field questions and word “rebel,” this message was allowed to Rock alone, Purple explains. “We’re never under the current leadership. talk with students. stand. going to put a message on top of another The administration isn’t angered by the “It’s always exciting to hear work As of late, anonymous messages warn­ message,” he said. “We’re not going to remarks, he says. The negative feedback from a published author,” said John ing against unnamed “postmodernists” participate in that conversation.” just “takes the wind out of their sails. It’s who are trying to subvert biblical truth “There really isn’t any specific protocol like a punch in the gut.” See S tudents have appeared regularly on the Rock with­ other than Community Covenant guide­ See Rock PAGE 2 out interference, raising questions about lines on communication,” explains Ruby, PAGE 2 “Global Days” To Raise CU to Continue Annual Tuition Raises an average of 5.75 percent per year.” • Stephen D ysart • year for the last 15 years. Merritt believes that annual Awareness o f Darfur Atrocities G u est W r iter Merritt credits inflation in the tuition increases are necessary to • Sterling M eyers • cide in Darfur. According to its Fred Merritt, Financial Aid cost of living, added employee maintain university growth and Staff W r it er website, www.savedarfur.org, the Director at Cedarville Universi­ benefits, health insurance, and support new building projects as campaign purposes to “call atten­ ty, announced plans to continue new programs on campus as jus­ well as the maintenance of cur­ Cedarville students can add tion to the escalating violence and the annual inflation of tuition tification for the annual increase rent programs. their voices to the rallying cries of the continued failure of the inter­ costs by an average of 5-7 per­ in the cost of tuition. Merritt strongly advocates activists around the world during national community to adequately cent for the next ten years. “Without an annual tuition the inflation of tuition: “A school Qext week’s Global Days for Dar­ respond to this crisis.” In the upcoming 2007-2008 increase we would never add that is stagnant in growth or fur. Since the conflict began over academic year, tuition will rise anything new to the campus,” [moving] backwards in terms of April 23 to 30 marks the Save to $24,690, an estimated 6.5 per­ Merritt commented, “If tuition Darfur Coalition’s week of activ- See Darfur cent increase from the current was frozen we would actually See Tuition lsm and awareness for the geno­ PAGE 3 year. Tuition costs have risen at lose services with each coming PAGE 3 2 1 Cedars Thursday, April 19, 2007 News

Maynard Addresses Continued from S tudents on FRONT PAGE

• Krista Kowatch ■ Hawkins, a creative be doing in the next few Staff W r iter Theological Values in U2 writing minor; “espe­ years,” said Professor cially since we don’t get Daniel Clark, co-advisor On Thursday, April 12 a lot of traffic out here at of AKD. Reverend Beth Maynard Cedarville.” Bringing speakers spoke at Cedarville Univer­ Earlier that after­ like Fields and Doerr to sity for “The Goal is Soul: noon, Fields met with a campus is one way the The Work and Witness of smaller group of students Department of Language U2.” Fans and skeptics alike to discuss perspectives and Literature offers the attended the event, which on what it means to be a “whole some avocational was based on the book Christian writer. She ad­ and cultural events ac­ Get Up Off Your Knees: dressed the pressure that tivities” mentioned in Preaching the U2 Catalog, Christian writers feel the University’s mission edited by Maynard. to end their stories in statement. “For some years I’ve reg­ an optimistic, resolved The department has ularly observed God choos­ manner. Fields encour­ been bringing nation­ ing to use art and music to aged students to explore ally recognized writers heal, inspire, challenge, and the raw emotions of to campus since 2001, change lives,” said May­ life’s circumstances by when poet Donald Hall nard. Singing sacred music reading some of her own came to Cedarville to by Mozart while in college work and referencing the present his poetry and played a role in her conver­ tragedy of the disciples run workshops with stu­ sion, which “predisposed and suffering of Job. dents. “We think it is an me to admire how God “Don’t think that be­ enriching experience for works through the arts.” cause we’re Christians not only the department, After being ordained in recognizing U2’s art for its for the Lord, He inclined cording to Maynard. How­ we have everything [but also] for the com­ 1994, Maynard, along with theological value. and heard my cry.” ever, in spite of initial dis­ wrapped up,” she said. munity,” said Dr. Kevin other colleagues, realized “Rev. Maynard had a lot “Her interest and excite­ couragement from religious She qualified this advice Heath, chair of the De­ that U2 lyrics often came to to say about the theologi­ ment toward the subject circles because of the “sec­ by saying that Christians partment of Language her mind during her sermon cal meaning behind U2’s was infectious,” said David ular nature” of their music, sometimes “forget there and Literature. preparation. songs,” said Caitlin Allen, a Sizemore, a junior graphic the young band decided to is a happy ending com­ In addition to pro­ “We can’t be the only sophomore comprehensive design major. “I had no his­ continue making music. ing.” moting the department, clergy who have this prob­ communications major. tory or background material Maynard encouraged Tony Doerr will be sessions with poets and lem,” said Maynard. This “We all left discussing the on U2. Now I feel like expe­ students at the event that on campus April 19 and writers give amateur realization prompted her to things with which we did or riencing more of their work “full-time Christian ser­ 20. In addition to meet­ writers the opportunity begin work on the book, a didn’t agree.” and reading more about vice is not the only valid ing with some of the cre­ to interact with experts compilation of sermons and “They most definitely their faith and humanitar­ calling.” ative writing classes on in their field and give all essays juxtaposing U2 lyr­ incorporate their Christian­ ian efforts.” “I hope people who are campus, Doerr will give students the opportunity ics and biblical passages. ity into their songs,” said The proceeds of “Get in the process of seeking a reading at 8:00 PM on to see and hear from a The book doesn’t have to Kate Bell, a Sophomore Up Off Your Knees” con­ their own call from God the 19. Doerr will also writer. Typically, visit­ do with U2 as people,” said Studio Art major. “I had a tributed to AIDS charities, will be encouraged, hearing be the keynote speaker ing writers to Cedar­ Maynard. “It is a collection really hard time seeing how a choice cause of members of U2’s call that has been at the induction banquet ville will attend a class of examples of how Chris­ they had complex theologi­ of U2, according to May­ effective for the Kingdom,” for Alpha Kappa Delta, or two, hold a workshop, tian leaders are integrating cal themes, as Rev. May­ nard. said Maynard. Cedarville’s chapter of and give a reading of spiritually informed pop nard said that they did.” “U2 has used their influ­ According to Maynard, the international English their work. culture into their proclama­ Maynard listed some of ence to better the world,” U2 finds their calling in honors society, on the “I think it’s good for tion of the Gospel.” the many allusions to scrip­ said Allen. “Especially in Isaiah 40:3: “In the wilder­ 19. our students to interact At the event Maynard ture within U2 lyrics. The the fight against AIDS in ness prepare the way of the “We just want to con­ with real, live authors,” covered the various rea­ band’s song “40” based on Africa.” Lord; make straight in the nect our members with said Dr. Scott Calhoun, sons academic and Chris­ Psalm 40, opens with the This influence almost desert a highway for our people who are at the associate professor of tian circles are increasingly words “I waited patiently never came into being, ac­ God.” top of their field to show English, “I think it de­ them what they could mystifies them.”

Continued from R ock on FRONT PAGE Christians Reject Obama Based on Party, not Politics President Brown seemed • Caitlin Allen • of California. Saddleback voters favor the Republican Many Christian leaders untroubled by the recent our society’s most pressing Staff W r iter invited Christian Democrat Party over the Democratic and politicians have dis­ problems.” black-and-white protests Barack Obama to speak by more than a three-to-one missed Obama as a political Saddleback Church Pas­ stating that “Truth cannot In his campaign for the at the “Global Summit on ratio (59 percent to 16 per­ candidate, particularly be­ tor Rick Warren echoed this be summarized in a bumper 2008 Democratic presiden­ AIDS and the Church,” cent). cause of his views on abor­ sentiment of unity when he sticker or rock.” tial nomination, Senator which the church hosted on “Most conservative tion and homosexuality. told ABC News, “People Student responses range Barack Obama has taken a December 1,2006. Christians are probably too Some Christians have even always say, ‘Rick, are you from passivity to passionate stand on the issue of AIDS. Immediately, a storm connected to the Republi­ accused Obama of false pro­ right wing or left wing?’; disapproval. “Of course, given all the of opposition arose among can Party,” said Dr. Mark fession of faith in Christ. I say, ‘I’m for the whole “It shows that there’s di­ strains that have been placed evangelical Christians. Con­ Smith, professor of political “It is very possible for bird.’” versity on this campus,” Jus­ on the U.S. budget, and given trary to the common evan­ science. “Many tend to vote a Bible-believing Christian Behind the pulpit of tin Gildow said. the extraordinary needs that gelical Christian, Obama Republican without expect­ to be a Democrat,” Smith Saddleback Church, Obama Ben Roose responded sar­ we face here at home, it may has taken a decisive stance ing a lot in return, having contended. “The bigger said, “Neither philanthro­ castically, “Yeah, like I had be hard to find the money in favor of practices such too much allegiance to the question here is whether you pist nor scientist; neither an epiphany this morning: [for AIDS relief],” Obama as abortion and same sex Republican Party without agree or disagree with the government nor church, can I looked at the Rock and it said. “But I believe we must marriage. Because white demanding anything of the candidate’s politics.” solve this problem on their changed my life.” try. I believe it will prove to evangelical Christians tend politicians.” In the midst of the out­ own—AIDS must be an all­ Matt Watson simply said be a wise investment. The to hold predominantly con­ Smith also noted that burst of opposition to Obama hands-on-deck effort.” that he felt students with list of reasons for us to care servative views on these this problem is not limited at Saddleback Church, one While many Christians concerns could probably find about AIDS is long.” issuesthey have generally to those within evangelical group of Christian lead­ disagree with Obama on better places to express their As Obama made the supported the Republican Christian circles; he said that ers showed its support many points, some are look­ views. aforesaid statement, he was Party. most Americans are poorly for Obama’s politics. The ing beyond Obama’s posi­ Purple was careful to com­ not sitting at a table in a pol­ In a poll conducted by the informed about the political “Faithful Democrats” pub­ tions that may differ from ment about how positive the icy forum or standing before Pew Research Center in the decisions they make. Like lished an open letter on the their own. Many evangeli­ dialogue on the Rock has been crowds of Democratic sup­ 2004 election, 48 percent of most in this nation, conser­ Web site faithfuldemocrats. cal Christians may never ac­ over the years, and how rarely porters at a political rally. white evangelical Christians vative Christians are likely com addressing Obama’s tually cast a vote for Obama negativity surrounds it. Instead, Obama was stand­ identified themselves with to cast a vote based simply stances from a different but some are willing, in light As to the current dissent­ ing behind the pulpit of the the Republican Party, while upon party affiliation or point of view than that of of the full political context, ers, he simply feels empathet- well-known Saddleback only 23 percent identified positions on one or two spe­ most evangelical Christians. to unite with Obama within ic towards their targets. Valley Community Church, with the Democratic Party. cific issues. “Conservative The conclusion of the letter the current political system “I just don’t think peo­ an evangelical Christian In a more recent study con­ Christians probably don’t reads, “It is time for believ­ to fight social problems ple understand the power of mega-church in the foothills ducted by The Barna Group, look at the full political con­ ers to unite under the banner such as AIDS, poverty, and words,” he said. of the Santa Ana Mountains white evangelical Christian text,” Smith said. of truth and work to address homelessness. Thursday, April 19, 2007 NEWS Ce d a r si3 A Look Back, as CU Anticipates Soulforce Visit

• Sarah Petersen • “Students were debating Soulforce’s Staff W riter cause all week, writing letters to the campus newspaper editor, and petition­ Soulforce’s April 19 Equality Ride ing the school president to change the visit to Cedarville’s campus will be a university’s policy,” Hardisty said. He landmark event and is anticipated to noted that the visit “has definitely tilted leave a positive, lasting impression. campus opinion in favor of acceptance The reception of different schools to [of homosexuality],” but most likely the Equality Riders has varied. Schools will not result in any policy changes. like George Fox University offered Despite what may seem like set­ what 2007 Equality Ride Media Direc­ backs, the Riders still maintain a posi­ tor Brandon Kneefel calls “unprece­ tive attitude about the overall impact of dented conversation about lesbian, gay, the venture. Many Cedarville students bisexual, and transgender equality and and faculty anticipate positive effects of Christian faith.” Soulforce’s upcoming visit. Other schools, however, have given “The amount of time the university the Equality Riders a much less welcome has spent in preparation is a positive reception. Three riders were arrested at reflection on the university’s stance of Bob Jones University after walking onto ‘loving the sinner,”’ Professor of Soci­ campus on Wednesday, April 4. Others ology Dr. Susan Warner said. Dr. War­ were arrested at University of the Cum- ner has been extensively involved in berlands on Thursday, March 29. preparation of the event and says that it movement but instead see the individu­ “Hopefully in light of Soulforce’s visit Baylor University in Waco, Texas has been a great experience. als who are hurting and struggling.” we will see the need for a stance for Was the fourth stop for Soulforce’s East The long-term impact of the visit has Lukas Seelye agreed “I hope stu­ truth.” \ Route Equality Ride bus. Baylor student yet to be determined, but students and dents’ presuppositions of homosexual­ Though Soulforce and the Christian' Bock Hardisty said that the arrest of six faculty hope that it will extend beyond ity will be turned upside-down and that schools they visit have different goals Soulforce members there led to an out­ the day’s events. Erin Green, a senior this event will give this campus more for the visits, both parties hope that the come that was exactly what Soulforce Cedarville student commented “I hope humility and compassion.” Equality Rides will have a positive im­ Wanted. we will stop seeing homosexuality as a Junior student Katie Lippman said, pact.

Continued from Tuition on FRONT PAGE Continued from Darfur on FRONT PAGE overall progress is not a place that [students] want to ity of the matter is that increases in tuition are used to four years ago, the Darfurian people have been encircled daily attend.” support not only expansion, but the improvement of by the realities of statistics. Over two million people have been Cedarville University’s plans for growth and ex­ programs and departments that are already in place.” displaced and over 200,000 have died since 2003 because of pansion are highlighted by the addition of a Biblical Cedarville University strives to constantly im­ ethnic cleansing in Darfur. Studies Center. Costs of building the Center are es­ prove and maintain the wellbeing of its academic, ath­ Darfur, an area the size of Texas, is located in the western timated to be around $14 million. It is probable that letic, and Christian ministries departments. The Uni­ region of Sudan. The Darfurian people are not subject to a re­ the construction fees will be paid in full by donations, versity’s 2006-2008 Strategic Plan outlines a strategy ligion-driven conflict; rather, to a genocide that is a matter of but the general upkeep will benefit from tuition in­ to support current programs financially with surplus ethnicity. Both Arab Africans and non-Arab Africans in this creases. obtained from tuition increases. area of Sudan hold to the beliefs of Islam, yet the killing, dis­ Merritt is not alone in his beliefs that Cedarville The Strategic Plan aims to increase student suc­ placing, raping, and kidnapping continues. University needs tuition increases if its is to maintain cess in all areas of life while outlining methods of Many believe that the Sudanese government is supporting 'ts standards of excellence. doing so through the constant improvement of the this genocide. The Janjaweed is the government-sponsored mi­ Assistant Professor of English Ryan Futrell be­ University. litia that preys upon darker-skinned non-Arab people in Dar­ lieves that in order to continue improving the Univer­ Despite costs of expansion and tuition inflation, fur. sity’s programs, tuition inflation is necessary. Cedarville University maintains a tuition cost below Last week Google Earth and the United States Holocaust “Increases in tuition are often wrongfully por­ the national average for comparable private Christian Memorial Museum teamed to create an interactive method of trayed in a negative light,” he commented; “the real­ universities. raising awareness for Darfur. According to a recent CNN.com article, the two entities worked together to form a layer of Google Earth that explains and demonstrates the destruction in Darfur. You can access EARN MONEY AND PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE. a storehouse of information by launching Google Earth and searching for the “Global Awareness: USHMM: Crisis in Dar­ fur” section. » The USHMM’s website, www.ushmm.org , encourages Americans to “Get educated. Get active.” Through the Google Earth/USHMM project, you can receive “expert information 11 and commentary on ending genocide.” m Dr. Frank Jenista, Cedarville University professor of Inter­ national Studies said that it is vital to be watchful of the situa­ tion and to be concerned for the people of Darfur. He encour­ ages actions like contacting media and government leaders. He says, “There needs to be constant pressure from those who are concerned. Democracies move when enough people say some­ thing.” Jenista added, “We have an obligation when we see people being killed [or] grossly mistreated. At the least we should pray for them and raise our voices.” Murray Vasser, President of Cedarville’s chapter of Students for Life, agrees: “Rallies and letter-writing campaigns are ef­ fective because they force public attention on an issue that is of­ ten overlooked or ignored, and [they] demonstrate to politicians that this issue is important to their constituents.” International studies major Joel Lagan has joined other Ce­ branch custom er service representative darville students at Save Darfur rallies in Washington D.C. and New York City both last year and last semester. He says, “Not Imagine building a strong resume with solid professional experience before you graduate. At National City, we provide the opportunity to learn and grow and can only did . . . rallies in Washington D.C. and New York City start you on your path to professional success. Take advantage of our encouraging make international headlines, it showed the Darfurians that we and educational work environment. 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THEY WERE GOOD ONES. 2003-2007 Thursday, April 19, 2007 Ce d a r si5 C edars I Viewpoints CEDARS M TV s Engaged and Underage: Managing Editors News Rebekah Shipper a Different Perspective on Young Marriage Viewpoints Jenna Marcum long-held ideologies. throwing away the prime of youth to ing to remain chaste before mar­ The show does not deal exclu­ settle down with one person. riage, but we need to be careful of Arts & Entertainment & The Current sively with couples of strong faiths, I expected MTV to focus their our motivations when entering the Joe Dugan which was surprising. When I saw primary attention on the purity issue marriage covenant. young couples with no convictions in episodes dealing with Christian I’ve attended the weddings of Sports • D ennis N angle • couples. What I didn’t expect, how­ several young Christian couples, Jim Sawin Staff W riter for purity on the show, I was won­ dering why audiences flocked to the ever, was what we looked like from and I’ve been bewildered at the at­ Associate Editor According to MTV, I’m officially show, if it wasn’t all about dissecting an outside perspective. mospheres surrounding the events. Sara Hoover “Engaged and Underage.” After dat­ the Christian tradition. Then I real­ Hearing these engaged couples After I heard a groom salivating in­ ing my high school sweetheart for ized: not only is the secular public fixate almost solely on having sex cessantly at his own rehearsal about Copy Editors almost 5 years, I finally popped the fascinated with the idea of saving after they got married made me re­ his desire to skip the formalities of Camille Morse alize a common folly of ours: Of the ceremony and get to the hotel Heidi Charlton question. sex for one person, but they are also Ann Foley Is this abnormal on Cedarville’s keenly bewildered at the thought of course, it is extremely God-honor­ room, I grated with disgust. Let’s Jessica Whitehair campus? Hardly. hear more about how excited (and It happens so frequently, it seems hopefully ready) we are to become Design Editor almost like a graduation require­ not only one flesh, but one fam­ Brandon Ort ment. However, MTV’s new docu- ily—a God-honoring institution that drama Engaged and Underage finds is responsible for worshipping Him Illustrator engaged couples our age fascinating, in the everyday tasks such as pay­ Ricky Normandeau peculiar, and downright bizarre. ing bills, keeping house, and raising Before I had actually watched the children. . Photography Editor show I had my presuppositions as to While Engaged and Underage Dan Tello what kind of spin MTV would put could be a slight attack on what the Photographer on it. “Oh, look, the home-schooled, world thinks is a ridiculous waste of Josh Ohms goody-goody, homely Cletus and Epicurean youth, it is also a helpful Shania are gettin’ hitched! Better glance into what happens when we Advertising Assistant book the Pork Pit for that there re­ young couples lack a certain amount Claire Kaemmerling ception!” But actually, their relative of foresight. Of course, look forward objectivity in the series allowed me to sharing that immensely special Circulation Assistant to see things from both sides of the gift with your mate, but also be filled Heidi Charlton fence: the issues our society has with with inexplicable joy at the thought young marriages and the stigmas of starting an entire life together as Faculty Advisor we’re furthering with some of our husband and wife. Dr. Scott Calhoun Staff Writers Caitlin Allen - Angela B aco n:: Diana Burgess:: Emily D oot:: John Durkee:: Nick Erber n N otes from Is Anyone Listening? Rebekah Fehr - Melanie Frageorgia Keri Hilty - Justin Keller:: Kate Klein:: Krista Kow atch:: A broad: Ireland Jack L e g g :: Garrett Low e:: Whitney Miller:: Ryan M osher:: m Dennis Nangle:: Sarah Petersen:: • JOHANNAH LEIGHTENHEIMER • JB K i Richie Reeder ::Timon Reiner:: G u est W r iter Josh Saunders -Michael Shirzadian • Jenna M arcum • Ryan Short - Bethany Sibbitt:: V ie w p o in t s E d ito r Andrew Sweigard "Andrea Walker I recently read an acquaintance’s Facebook note in which she de­ Nate Washatka :: Alyssa Weaver:: tailed a desire to explore Ireland, the mystical green island of the There’s nothing worse than saying able to our students,” said Cedarville Devin Babcock UK. She had illustrated the note with a picture of green rolling fields something worth hearing to someone Professor of Bible, Dr. David Drullinger. who’s not listening. “However, I believe what is a blessing A// submissions are the property of dotted with sheep. This note and picture made me smile to myself. I, Cedars and are subject to editing too, believed before I came to study here that Ireland would be one In a world of the visual, we’re trained can also be a distraction. Laptops in and/or revision. big pastoral poem of delight for me to travel through. I envisioned to look and be driven by what we see. the classroom provide a great way for Year-long subscriptions are However, a non-listening ear can dam­ students to take notes and have them available to the public for $20 (US finding myself upon a craggy hill by the sea, my hair blowing in the Mail). Please make checks payable wind. age a relationship beyond repair, and can in readable form. However, the tempta­ Cedars. Visit CedarsOnline.com discredit even the most genuine acts of tion to surf the net, check e-mail, play for more information. After almost four months of life in this country however, I can only laugh at that memory. kindness. If this is true, why are so we computer games, etc. is also ever pres­ Although I have visited my fair share of rolling green hills (which quick to neglect such an important act? ent because of the wireless capability are truly an unbelievable green even in the coldest parts of January) Has everyone stopped listening? in all our classrooms. I believe students MEMBER and craggy, sea-sprayed hills, those are not the lasting impression When we meet new people, how pay a price on exams and other evalua­ these past months have left on me. I have lived in Dublin, a true capi­ closely do we listen when they give their tion means when they fall victim to the f/J tal of European commerce where a thriving economy dubbed the name? Their major? If asked to repeat distractions.” ASSOCIATED EVANGELICAL ‘Celtic Tiger’ has been roaring for the past decade. both, twenty minutes later, could we? So how do we fix this problem? How COLLEGIATE press association I’d wager that nine times out of ten: we do we become better listeners? PRESS Because of a scheduling issue, I have been able to take, in addi­ tion to the regular day classes with other Irish and American students couldn’t. Listening seems easy enough. May­ Www.CedarsOnline.com my age, evening classes which consist predominately of middle-aged We use so many cliches referencing be it is. Either way, listening is a skill Irish students who are working on a first and sometimes second de­ it; we tell people to listen to God’s will, which must be consciously cultivated 251 N. Main Street gree. There is a striking difference in these two sets of students. to listen to their hearts, or, as Simon & through focus, concentration, and effort. Cedarville, OH ::45314 Young Irish students are much more materialistic then I would Garfunkel say, to listen to the sound of If we’re distracted by surroundings, it 937.766.4991 have imagined. Being originally from Cedarville, I have no context silence. However, when we do this, we will be evident. Fax:: 937.766.3456 to set these products of the city against, but these urban young people inadvertently advocate listening as an Nonverbal responses are key. To be [email protected] are supremely aware of fashion and outward self-presentation. For act of passivity and forget the impor­ a good listener, we must let the speaker most, school seems secondary to fashion and partying - the real life­ tance of its role in cultivating relation­ know we’re listening. This involves eye Cedars, the student contact, affirmative nods, facial expres­ newspaper of Cedarville blood of this city. ships. University, has as its goal In sharp contrast, the older Irish students are dedicated to their Personally, I’ve found it extremely sions, and non-threatening body lan­ Providing news, information, studies in an inspiring way, and care less about style than they do difficult to stay focused during speeches guage. It may seem strange at first, but and viewpoints about our and presentations when one or two audi­ when you think about it, some of the local, national,and global about the image they portray through story after charming story. To greatest listeners are those which imple­ Vrorld. Cedars strives to offer say they are less stylish than their young counterparts would not be ence members simply are not interested. accurate information and true, however, it is in this class that I have encountered the legendary I can’t imagine what it must be like for ment these strategies. thoughtful opinions which Irish ‘gift for gab’—and not among those my own age. professors! I’m convinced that if we make the Promote biblical thinking and When we fail to listen, it doesn’t just act of listening a priority, it will revolu­ Participation in the communi­ Perhaps all of these differences could be found among the varying ties in which we Ik/e. generations of any institution, but somehow these differences seem to hurt the person we’re supposed to be lis­ tionize our ability to relate to others. I’ve be connected not only to the age or maturity of the Irish student, but tening to—it hurts us. In fact, it has be­ found that most of the time, people don’t The opH ons expressed in also to their sense of identity and connection with an Ireland which come such a problem that many profes­ want answers. They simply want some­ Ce<-‘ -e held by the sors on Cedarville’s campus have toyed one to understand. We all do. 'nd:. ^rs and are not appears to be disappearing in the eye of the Celtic Tiger. I believe that necessarily heiu ^y the Cedars encouraging good capitalistic consumerism is stealing away the soul with the idea of implementing a rule The best way—the only way—to ^taff or byCedarville University. of this people and place, as evidenced by the marked difference be­ which prohibits laptops on campus. understand others is to open our ears tween the interest and self-representation of this city’s generations. “I appreciate the technology avail­ and “listen up.” 6 1 C edars VIEWPOINTS Thursday, April 19, 2007 Both Sides M atter A Student’s Story A Professor’s Story

• M ichael Shirzadian • S taff W r iter • D r. Rebecca Sietman • enjoy the same marital status eventually lead to marriages A ssista n t P r o fe sso r of his best friends. For this young man, as heterosexual couples. between people and animals. C ommunication A rts a debate about civil unions vs. gay Nikki was in kindergar­ A marriage license con­ “That’s dumb,” said Nikki. marriage is not really a debate about ten when she discovered she fers almost 1,400 legal rights “We’re not crossing species. After judging approximately 300 civil unions vs. gay marriage. It’s a liked girls. to married couples. Approxi­ Animals can’t sign a mar­ debate rounds in just four years of debate about pain and rejection—re­ “While it wasn’t sexual, it mately 400 of these rights are riage contract.” coaching debate at Cedarville, I find alities that he experiences everyday. was the kind of crush a het­ granted on the state level and As Christians, we are re­ that trying to remember the details If he could explain the debate erosexual boy might feel for another 1,049 on the federal sponsible to love, accept, and of a specific debate round is almost round to you himself, I’m not really another girl,” explained my level. Among other things, tolerate those with whom we like trying to remember what suit I sure what he would say. All I know lesbian friend during a tele­ these rights include: joint par­ disagree. It is important for was wearing on the second Tuesday is the pain that I saw in his eyes, the phone conversation. enting, joint adoption, joint Christians to understand that of fall semester. But one round this pain I heard in his voice. I was sitting Nikki is now an adult, still insurance policies, automatic granting homosexual couples year surprised me. before a real person, with real feel­ a homosexual, and a Chris­ inheritance in the absence of legal status does not condone It was a typical 70-degree, sunny ings, with real experiences. Just like tian. But Nikki’s sexuality a will, bereavement or sick homosexuality. The biblical day in California, and I was expect­ the students in my Cedarville class­ has landed her in many a con­ leave to care for a partner or argument is an entirely sepa­ ing a typical debate round. After all, room, he is a human being created flict. child, and immigration and rate issue. the topic was civil unions vs. gay in God’s image and loved infinitely “I’ve had Christians tell residency for partners from “I’m not asking you to marriage—a topic I have heard de­ by God, a human being searching for me that I am going to hell; other countries. forgive me, that’s an issue bated countless times. The govern­ love and acceptance. He has found some even tell me I am not “I’m a God-fearing, tax­ between me and God,” ex­ ment team presented a fairly predict­ a small piece of the love and accep­ welcome at their church,” paying, contributing member plained Nikki. “When I meet able case in support of civil unions, tance he longs for in the arms of an­ said Nikki despondently. of society, I should have the my maker at the pearly gates, emphasizing the important benefits other man. “God made me this way. Why same legal rights as everyone the only thing I‘ll worry of civil unions to all of society, not All kinds of people search for would I want to go to a church else,” explained Nikki. about is my own relationship just homosexuals. Then the leader of ways to find love and acceptance. that rejects me for being the I am still vexed by argu­ with God.” the opposition team stood to speak. Some find it through alcohol, money, person that God made me?” ments against the legalizing “Every person should be While I don’t really remember his or success. Some, like this young Nikki is subject to legal gay marriage. able to find happiness,” con­ specific words, I do remember him. man, find it through homosexual­ inequity as well. While some Christians cluded Nikki. “You may not I realized not long into his speech ity. This should not surprise us. “I support gay marriage argue that gay marriage will understand me, and I may that this round was no longer a typi­ This should not overwhelm us. This because, as a human being, I destroy marital sanctity, not understand you, but we cal debate about civil unions vs. gay should not make us feel uncomfort­ should be able to spend my life United States divorce rates should nonetheless love and marriage. The typical things that mat­ able. Rather, this should motivate us. with the people that I want,” hover around 50 percent. accept one another.” ter in a debate round—organization This should convict us. explained Nikki. “Feelings How can the Christian Right As Christians, we are and clarity of ideas, sophistication of I will never forget that debate of love do not change. I’m oppose gay marriage on the called to love our neighbors. arguments—suddenly seemed super­ round because I will never forget that not asking to be married in premise that gay marriage To deprive a person of fun­ ficial and unimportant. For just a few young man. I will remember his pain a church. Don’t call it mar­ will destroy the ‘sanctity of damental legal rights on the minutes, I found myself experiencing as if it were my own because for one riage, call it a civil union - I marriage’ while evangelical basis of sexual orientation life from the perspective of someone moment, one brief moment during a don’t care.” divorce rates are among the is neither loving, nor does it who does not share my beliefs. debate round that was supposed to be Nikki and I agree - as highest in the country? extend the promise of equal­ This young man is gay. This forgettable, I saw his humanity. I saw citizens of the United States, Others argue that legaliza­ ity that these United States so young man knew Matthew Shepherd. his need. I saw him. homosexual couples should tion of gay marriage would ardently seek to defend. In fact, Matthew Shepherd was one of Looking Beyond the Surface of Labels

like the TV report made it sound? I would prefer not to think so. See, there were 5,000 people at Robin­ son’s funeral, including hundreds of for­ • D evin Babcock • mer players. Anyone who has ever played CEDARS Staff W r iter a sport knows the effect a coach has on QUOTES On April 4th I heard that legendary your life, and I think it’s safe to assume football coach Eddie Robinson had passed that Coach Robinson positively affected away the night before. The quick blurb “I have reviewers who haven’t the lives of those who came to pay their mentioned that after 88 years of life, Rob­ last resDects. seen the films they are reviewing.” inson held one of the best coaching records Looking at all of this, I realized that -Joe Dugan, A&E and in college history. Robinson isn’t the only person I’ve ever For some reason, I was uneasy about The Current Editor put in a box. I do it to everyone I meet. the fact that 88 years of one man’s life Sometimes the labels are general, as in could be summed up in 15 seconds. I de­ “Pastor” and “Professor.” Other times I color inside the lines and people criticize me. cided to look closer at who he was. they are more specific, like “Emo Kid” or Eddie Robinson was the head football I color outside the lines and people criticize me. “Non-Believer.” coach at Grambling State University for 57 It was a revelation. I realized that I What am I supposed to do?” years, where he set the mark for most wins can’t have real friendships or do effec­ “Eat the crayons.” and sent over 200 players to the NFL. By tive ministry if I’m too busy putting those all accounts, he was a true success. with whom I’m supposed to connect into -A dialogue between Joe Dugan However, at the bottom of the article, 1 boxes. and Bekah Shipper, News Editor read something that bothered me. Robin­ So, why do we put people in boxes? son was survived by his wife, son, daugh­ It is honestly much easier for us as a so­ ter, five grandchildren, and four great­ “If we both have the same amount of hate, then ciety to place people in boxes. If the home­ grandchildren. When I saw this, I realized less guy on the corner is labeled “Home­ we should be able to make it really good!” what I had done. less Bum” in your head, doesn’t he become -Jim Sawin, Sports Editor, to We talk about not putting God in a that much easier to ignore? When we walk “caricature box,” and I agree—we obvi­ Ricky Normandeau, Illustrator, around campus, it takes so much less ef­ ously should not do this. However, should fort to just look at the smiling faces and regarding an anti-Yankees illustration we be doing this to people? assume everyone’s happy. When I looked at Eddie Robinson’s However, we’re called to do so much death, I saw the passing of a legendary more than that. It’s our job as followers of Compiled by Jenna Marcum head coach. I had put Coach Robin­ Christ to disciple the nations. To make dis­ son in a box in my head labeled “Football ciples, you must know your disciples, and Coach,” but is this really what he was? In to know someone you have to look past the end, is this all his life amounted to, what you initially see. Thursday, April 19, 2007 VIEWPOINTS Ce d a r si7 FAREWELLS “Dear Dan and Colin, I will never forget “My decision to come to Cedarville Uni­ “Flatmate - 1 am so proud of you... I cannot DF6, Settlers of Catan, and that weird Fran­ versity has been the greatest leap of faith and wait to move to Utah, marry Donald Miller, kenstein movie. Thanks for making me feel so most wonderful illustration of God’s love that cook eggs (and have snacks) together, all while welcome for those two months. Congrats on I have ever experienced. Thank you everyone throwing books at the wall! Love you.” getting engaged (but not to each other)!” who has blessed me in my walk. I love you —Claire Kaemmerling, student —Charity Hancock, student FAB FOUR!!” —Dianna Burgess, student “To Angela Bacon, Kim Brown, Kaitlin “Thank you for the wit, intellect, class, McDaniel, Lauren Roberts, and Amy Wright, style, sophistication, common sense, pithy “We wish to say farewell to the Music De­ I love you girls so much!!! And I have been conversation, and refusal to turn a blind eye partment... Goodbye “Pat the Preturbed Pri­ so blessed to have you in my life!! Your love, to the ignorant. Your guidance and example mate!” support, and friendship is so dear to me. May will be missed. Good luck and farewell, Joe No more shall we walk the halls singing God bless you greatly as you take this next Dugan.” “135654271...” Or discussing the great “Cas- step in life.” —Michael Shirzadian, student trati” of years gone by...We’re coming out of —Christie Howard, student the practice room! Off we go to embark on “Dan Jaquery: I just want you to know that our journey to take “The Rules of the Music “Dianna Burgess, I love you!!! Thanks for if you still need that Green card, I’m still sin­ Class” to the ends of the earth!” being such a wonderful friend and fellow PKT gle and available. Ring size 7.” —The Music Ed Seniors officer!!! I -will miss you like peanut butter —Emily Kraft, student misses Jelly!!” I’ll definitely miss playing sand volley­ —Dezirae Kolmerten, student “David Lagan: Thanks for paving the wav ball.” at Cedarville for two younger brothers to fol­ —Earl Girouard, student, 5th year senior “To all my Amplified people, you just don’t low in your footsteps. Thank you for creating know how much you’ve meant to me over the a high standard ana honoring your family and “Goodbye, bio punks! The cells and I will last few years. Keep fueling that passion.” your God. Stand Tall, Lead Well, Honor G od- miss you. Don’t forget to e-mail, and come —Joel Wallen, ex-President of Amplified Drive fast and take chances. I love you bro.” visit when you can.” —Joel Lagan, student —Dr. Kuruvilla and her creatures “Jules, Daniel & Andrew, and Rob: Shalom. “This bud’s for Professor Chamberlain. He We love you, Israel Team £06.” has been an outstanding professor. I have not APOLOGY —Karisa Linafelter, Office of the Registrar only appreciated his art critique as a profes­ sor, but his encouraging words and friendship CEDARS printed a front page picture “Goodbye, dear senior writing center tutors, through the past four years. Thanks for hangin featuring NAIA National Champions Ja­ Joe Dugan, Heidi Charlton, Adrienne Man- in there with me Mr. Chamberlain. This one’s son Scott and Sarah Ensslen in the Mar. sker, Ben Bolander, Bethany Gilmour, and for you!” 22, 2007 issue. Josh Ohms was credited Jessica LaPorte. Over the last several years, —Brandon Ort, Cedars Design Editor for taking the picture; however, the photos you helped hundreds of students learn how to belonged to photographer Matt Franz. We write well and think well. Good Luck!” apologize to Mr. Franz for this mistake and —Professor Julie Moore, resolve to improve our attribution practic­ Writing Center Director es for photographers in Cedars.

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■ Joe D ugan • A&E E d ito r Aristocratic Sophistication En c r y p t i o n • N ick Erber • Any culinary establishment that re­ table to inquire into our satisfaction, and the restaurant is featuring braised veal S taff W r iter ceives a state governor’s highest accla­ the wait staff was efficient and polite. shank and pacific blue prawns, accom­ mation and the Zagat Guide’s top award Of course, all of these peripherals panied with cold watermelon soup and a On April 2, Electric America, a carnivorous trade for “cuisine, service, and decor” is sure matter very little if the food is disappoint­ salmon and white bean salad with truffle and Musical Industries Ltd. group composed of lobbyists to be enchanting. But just five minutes in ing. Fortunately, L’Auberge serves some dressing. Not, perhaps, the most appro­ (EMI), a gigantic music cor­ opposed to file sharing. Dayton’s premiere L’Auberge Restaurant, of the finest French cuisine I’ve ever tast­ priate dish for a cold evening, but deli­ poration, announced a de­ EMI’s policy change may and I was shocked speechless. ed. Our foie gras appetizer, sauteed with cious nevertheless. cision that may change the have been sparked by an The restaurant is located in a tum-of- a creamy maple syrup and refreshing Not surprisingly, all of this luxury distribution of digital music open letter written by Apple the-century manor just west of Ketter­ compote, was fabulous, while my seared comes at a steep price. I believe my check forever. co-founder Steve Jobs. In the ing. While the ex­ ran close to $130, At a press conference held letter, which can be read on terior is beautiful in between our appe­ at its headquarters in London, Apple’s Web site, Jobs argues a quaint, Victorian tizers and entrees, the recording industry behe­ that DRM-free music is the way, the interior is non-alcoholic bev­ moth’s CEO, Eric Nicoli, told best option for both the con­ lush. Vases, paint­ erages, and desserts. the press that the company sumer and the marketplace, ings and brightly The chefs tasting was going to feature higher- and that if major record labels colored walls lend a menu is a hefty $55 quality tracks stripped of their would adopt open licensed distinct art deco feel, per person, bever­ usual FairPlay digital rights formats without DRM, Apple while thickly padded ages and dessert not management encryption would also “embrace it in a chairs and gorgeous, included. (DRM) on the Apple iTunes heartbeat.” glossy furnishings In spite of the store. The philosophy behind bring charm and so­ price, L’Auberge is This decision would allow EMI’s DRM drop is also phistication. perfect for roman­ customers to bum purchased laid out very directly in Jobs’ The rooms are tic dinners or spe­ tracks repeatedly, load the letter. People can break the lit with intensely cial occasions with music onto portable devices current encryption very eas­ creative chandeliers friends. Students other than the iPod, and share ily without losing any audio that appear to bloom hoping to take a it with others with relative quality. Consumers who want from the walls, while R icky N o rm an d m u :: Cedars date or a group to ease. to share music will share mu­ the table service an end-of-the-year While this policy change sic, purchased or stolen. — authentic china, stemware and silver duck breast over poached pear tart was soiree, perhaps after Elliv, would do well removes a small inconve­ The group’s shift away — rounds out the aristocratic feel. truly extraordinary. to consider L’Auberge. The main dining nience for most customers from DRM seems to have al­ Our service was predictably impec­ Heidi enjoyed her rack of spicy veni­ room is open from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Tues­ (one can sidestep DRM on ready affected the market, as cable, from the warm hosts who took our son, though it was a bit gamey for her day through Thursday and 5:30-10:00 iTunes by simply burning the Warner Music Group, another coats to the generous server who brought taste. p.m. Friday through Saturday. music to a CD), a large corpo­ contender in the Big Four, complimentary egg creams and explained In addition to the a la carte options we Please note that proper attire and res­ ration’s acknowledgment that recently sent a termination the nouveau French menu in precise de­ enjoyed, diners can select the chefs tast­ ervations are required for the main dining DRM is restrictive to the con­ notice to AnywhereCD.com, tail, entirely from memory. Both the chef ing menu, which changes several times room. The elegant bistro is more relaxed, sumer and generally bad for a Web site that sold some of and the house manager stopped by our each week. This evening, for example, with jacket and tie optional. business will have far-reach­ its music in an open license, ing implications. DRM-free format. In the past, EMI owns the largest mu­ Warner has been particularly sic publishing house in the vocal in its defense of selling world, sundry smaller record encrypted music; the compa­ Church/Art Critique: labels (including quite a bit ny recently told Billboard.biz of what is played on U99.5), that the tracks were posted in and a music distribution busi­ a “manner that flagrantly vio­ Midtown Christian Community ness that, along with the rest lates the terms of our agree­ of the Big Four, supports just ment.” • A lyssa Weaver • about every recording artist As these two ideologies S taff W r iter in one way or another. EMI is develop it will be interesting also a member of the Record­ to see changes in music distri­ The evening sunlight by Church of God Sancti­ minister,” said Mrs. Whit­ Sarah Gombis, who Ce­ ing Industry Association of bution in the years to come. streamed through the an­ fied, an African-Ameri­ more, a church member. darville students recog­ tique stained glass win­ can group with historic Beyond thee rosy win­ nize as the wife of Dr. Tim dows as Midtown Chris­ ties to the Pentecostal dows and rich history Gombis. tian Community’s evening Holiness movement and lives the urban communi­ Gombis is involved service in Springfield the Azusa Street revival,” ty of North Hill, a neigh­ with some of the minis­ WEEKEND commenced. said Mortensen. borhood that is hurting tries at Midtown Christian Dr. Mortensen, asso­ Until about two years in very real ways. “There Communjtyj among them ciate professor of music ago, this now-elderly was a strong call to the the lptchen, food pantry at Cedarville, has delved EVENTS group was meeting in urban needs where there and meal organization. into the background of what is known today as were no barriers to the There is no hired staff at this historical landmark. the “Red Brick Church.” poor,” said Mortensen. Midtown. Everyone helps The church, built around Bellbrook Sugar Scott Oglesbee & According to Mortensen, “The goal is to live as a out. “We are trying to be 1880, was designed by fa­ Maple Festival the beautiful church had manifestation of Jesus in fully engaged in the hu­ Jerry Steinke, Piano mous Springfield architect plummeted into a “30 a way this neighborhood man experience — hurting Southern Ohio’s first out­ and Charles A. Cregar, who years’ maintenance spi­ understands.” together and being joyful door festival of the year: Sax @ Old Clifton also designed the magnif­ ral,” as the elderly congre­ The worship is cen­ together. It has been very arts, crafts, concessions, Opera House icent St. Raphael’s church gation was unable to keep tered on this family-com­ life-giving,” said Gombis. entertainment, children’s Enjoy entertainment and the Heritage Center. up with repairs. munity mentality. Chil­ Midtown Christian activities, and a 5K ran... from a bygone era... “Cregar designed the old Today, the “Red Brick dren played recorders and holds a worship service Saturday, April 21, Saturday, April 21, city and many of the other Church” is being restored drums, joining older wor­ at 5:00 p.m., followed by 10AM-7PM; Sunday, 7:30PM great structures of Spring­ by the Turner Foundation, ship leader sin a delightful dinner at 6:00 p.m. Chil­ April 22, 12PM-6PM $5 / donation field,” said Mortensen. a philanthropic organiza­ fusion of banjo, bass and dren’s programs follow Free admission! 937-767-1653 Mortensen recounted tion that willingly restores violin. The rich historical the service at 6:30 p.m. 937-848-4930 the church’s unfolding buildings to their former texts of the hymns, “The Wednesday services are history and its plethora glory if they are to be ac­ Trees of the Field” and also held at the Whitmore Dayton Bombers Play­ of names. Originally tively used for the commu­ “How Great Thou Art,” and Gombis homes at 7:00 off Game VS Trenton named Third Presbyterian nity — hence, the forma­ resonated with the charac­ p.m. Open Mic Night @ Titans @ the Nutter Church, it later changed tion of Midtown Christian ter of the church. For more information What’s Brewin’ Cafe Center hands and was named Community Church. The service inter­ on Midtown’s services, A weekly talent show... The third playoff game... Northminster by a congre­ Midtown Christian is twined prayer, Scripture visit www.redbrickchurch. Friday, April 20, 7-10PM Sunday, April 22, 5PM gation which still meets the result of a Bible study reading, a sermon, and com. For information on Free to participate! $13-$26/ticket elsewhere today but left two years ago. “God was communion. The com­ how to get involved in 937-374-2739 www.nuttercenter.com the church in 1973. “At waiting for us to do some­ munion bread was served Midtown’s ministries, that point it was occupied thing. God wanted us to fresh from the oven by contact Dr. Mortensen. Thursday, April 19, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT C e d a r s i 9 10 Clips We Find i We’re Still Hiring! i Ourselves Humming I Interested in writing for Cedars next year? 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T h u r s d a y 1 2 - 5 • Joe D ugan • • F r i d a y 1 2 - 5 A&E E d . tor SATURDAY 1 2 - 4 We’ve come to the end, and soon we’ll be waving and weeping and tossing our little felt hats in the air. , 9 ' f A r i / 1 4 a m I have no intention of leaving you with a sappy pile of commemorative kitsch because — let’s face it — we’ve had plenty of that already, and we’re going to have Ce//jtfn'a,ie plenty more. But because I have been a part of this newspaper for four years (to the chagrin of several of you) I felt that it was appropriate to leave you with a few final thoughts: 9 j f - / 6 6 - 9-6 &y 1. Cedarville University is no bubble. I’ve been surprised, this semester in PotMhtoiylv! particular, by the diversity gracing our halls and dorms and classrooms and corn­ fields. The whole “bubble” myth is driven by a false consciousness, a notion that we are homogeneous. We are not; there is much which we could learn from one another, if we took the time to listen. 2. College should be paradoxically fun. Of course, much of the time we stress 1 5 % oft aruj one item April 12-21 and sweat over things that — in the end — don’t really matter all that much. But (ncrt-saic/consi^iSTtent merchandise) in the midst of that stress, we can occasionally experience an ephemeral joy, the recognition that we are growing up, growing together. It’s rather nice. 3. Cedars is the single greatest source of discourse at Cedarville University. I Uptown Collection invites tjou to a jewelry and purse event at firmly, passionately believe that. Don’t blow it, kids; make it a hundred times bet­ our sto re on April!?, 8-10 pm, Cboose from a variety of styles. ter in the years to come. 4. This area is actually kind of cool. While the Miami Valley is no Manhat­ We will offer special discou nts during; the evening. Refreshments tan, it is replete with delightful restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, and shopping served. Come see us! malls. There is music here, and art; there is a strange kind of poetry in the fibers of our rural/suburban landscape, and while I am excited to leave, I will genuinely ONLINE SALES NOW AVAILABLE AT miss the years I spent here. That’s it: my final thoughts on life at the ’Ville. Godspeed, all of you; be bril­ HTTP: / / UPTOWN COLLECTION .BIZ liant, and embrace the tension of the faith. FREE SHIPPING OFFER: APRIL 14-MAY 14

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/.and finally with urgency each mattress breaks in two leaving everyone awake amidst respective rooms humanity unravels as does what they have created. 10 1 C edars Thursday, April 19, 2007 Cedars | Entertainment Reviews

FILM :: R TH E HOST :: MAGNOLIA Pic t u r e s i r i r k i r t i

Released in Korea in 2006, The Host recently opened in the United There are definite anti-American themes in this movie. It also provides a States and is playing for a limited time at the Neon in Dayton. social commentary on how governments and societies respond to disaster. The movie is set in present-day Korea on the banks of Seoul’s Han The movie has moments that are quite humorous, but the humor can River. Park Hie-bong owns a snack stand on the river, operated by his also seem misplaced and even distracting. lazy son Gang-Du and granddaughter Hyun-seo. A monster attacks The real focus of the movie is the creature. Developed by a collabora­ and takes Hyun-seo back to his lair. The family, including the other son tion between Weta Workshop and the Orphanage, this monster is stream­ Nam-il and national archery champion daughter Nam-Joo, must band lined and acrobatic. Beautifully and seamlessly composed, it is the ideal together to rescue her. monster. Unlike most monsters in creature films, it moves gracefully and The plot is complicated when the government broadcasts that any­ realistically, perfectly completing an already superb film. one who touches the monster is at risk for an infection and must be Note: The Host was rated ‘R’ by the MPAA for creature violence quarantined, and the Americans release a chemical to neutralize the and language. Cedars encourages readers to make thoughtful, discern­ BY CHRISTINA GENTER fake disease and kill the monster. ing choices about the films they watch.

MUSIC BEYONCE :: B-DAY RE-RELEASE

It wasn’t enough that Beyonce Knowles topped the charts with her release There’s nothing wrong with simplicity, but when seven of the new videos con­ of B’Day; or that she received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for tain a stark, monochrome background and little to no extras, Beyonce’s visual her role in Dreamgirls. Nope; the former member of Destiny’s Child recog­ supplement begins to reek of cheap Sam’s Club-quality videos. “Flaws and All” nizes and understands the danger of her fans’ diminishing support. is the one exception to this technique, only because it matches the overall tone of Houston-based Knowles released a deluxe edition of her album, with 11 the song. new tracks. More astounding, however, is the unprecedented video anthol­ The only saving quality to this collection is the choreography, which appears ogy) complete with eight new videos and six previously released videos. Ini­ at its strongest in “Get Me Bodied,” the clear highlight. The difference between tially, this sounds like an exciting new endeavor that other artists can get on this video and the others? Tasteful wardrobes and minimal grinding. board with. In general, Beyonce seems to think that pole dancing and barely-there style After watching this collection, however, one realizes the necessity of choices are okay substitutes for what she normally releases. Maybe to the “sex- careful production in music video creation. A neon-lined stage is used in both sells” economic philosophy, this anthology is solid. But for those who were look­ “Beautiful Liar” and “Freakum Dress,” and a peculiar pair of androgyno- ing for an accurate and artistic representation of Beyonce’s album? Well, let’s just by en n is an gle D N twins is also recycled in “Freakum Dress” and “Get Me Bodied.” say the videos are glutted with unnecessary visions of hips and gyrations.

MUSIC G o o d C h a r l o t t e :: g o o d m o r n i n g r e v iv a l i r k i r t r C i

Punk bands are typically known for their unusual apparel and immature, swear I’m a believer.” The song illustrates an interesting perspective on spiritual­ nonsensical songs. Although Good Charlotte definitely fits the first stereo­ ity and the realities of the world of fame and success. type, its Spring Break release, Good Morning Revival, reveals profound con­ Haunting music introduces the fatalistic “All Black.” The lines “Never been tent beneath captivating musical creations. much for weddings or anniversaries but / 1 go to a funeral if I’m invited any day of The Maryland band retains its punk sound while inserting pop and hip- the week” reflect the track’s existential leanings. hop elements. The convergence of backup singer Benji Madden’s voice with The record presents an illusion of masterful instrumental skill and vocal ex­ that of front man Joel Madden rescues the lead vocalist’s wavering musical cellence. Good Charlotte’s instrumental skill is not in question, but their live per­ utterances. It is Benji Madden who helps generate an amplified intensity that formances expose a chasm between their recorded and live vocals. increases the music’s appeal. Philosophically, the band remains in a pessimistic state, yet shows signs of “River” is without a doubt the most prominent song, both musically and knowing the truth. This recognition of sin and of the need for deliverance signals lyrically: “Baptized in the river / I’ve seen a vision of my life / And I wanna some spiritual understanding but does not indicate how deeply the band members by T im on Rein er be delivered / In the city was a sinner / I’ve done a lot of things wrong / But I are committed to personally addressing the implications of these ideas.

MUSIC H ILLARY D u f f :: DIGNITY

Abrupt, painful, and highly publicized break-ups seem to do her typical softcore pop-punk, D ignity is riddled with synthesized Hilary Duff some good. After two numb releases, the former blips and electronic drums, a more solid fit for Duff’s voice. “Gypsy Lizzie McGuire is starting to show glimpses of genuine emotion Woman” and “Stranger” expertly transform her tone from danger­ in Dignity, thanks in part to her skeezy ex-man Joel Madden. ously nasal to remarkably clear. Duff’s songwriting skills are surprising. Her cutting title Dignity is a definite step-up from Duff’s typical “omigosh-I- track, as well as “Dreamer,” showcase raw feeling from a noto­ heart-a-boy” bubble gum, and the hard electronica finally con­ riously superficial teen queen. tradicts the idea that she’s a Kelly Clarkson, Jr. However, her hit- However, Duff’s lyrical strength lies solely in her “post- and-miss lyrics and only less-mediocre-than-before vocals have Madden tracks. “Never Stop,” in particular, sounds like a unfortunately made her sound like a Kylie Minogue, Jr. third-grade valentine: “I hope that you know / wherever you go Hopefully, with more failed relationships and raw emotional ex­ / I’ll never stop loving you.” periences to draw from, Duff will fully come into her own both by Den n is Nan g le Duff sounds more grown-up on other tracks. Departing from lyrically and sonically.

MUSIC T lM B A L A N D :: TIMBALAND PRESENTS SHOCK VALUE ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Timbaland, the juggernaut producer responsible for recent pop includes mainly beats, a guitar line and vocals, forgetting to use the rest hits from Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, has produced tracks of the band. While this approach works for his track with the Hives, here for nearly every mainstream rapper. Prolific among critics, his work the formula fails overall. is characterized by “the Timbaland sound,” like that of legendary The rap and R&B tracks, Timbaland’s bread and butter, are palatable, producers Phil Spector or Brian Eno. This “sound” emphasizes the but meager lyrics reduce their quality. offbeat and features unusual sounds and instrumentation. Timbaland’s beats are laden with empty threats (“I’m rich, I can pay Timbaland’s new “solo” album, Shock Value, has quite a guest to have you six feet deep”), glorification of debauchery, and frustrating list, including Elton John and Fallout Boy. narcissism. The message, apparently, is that Timbaland is a bad dude who However, on Shock Value Timbaland often appears amateur as a can do what he wants, when he wants. producer, using his guest stars wastefully (he relegates Elton John to Timbaland’s poor choices, from his use of his guest stars to his crude piano) and missing his signature vocals. iy Jo h n d u rk ee lyrics, reduce Shock Value to an album to avoid aside from, perhaps, the Curiously, on most of the tracks featuring rock acts Timbaland occasional radio single. Thursday, April 19, 2007 C e d a r s i11 C edars I Sports

Year in Review: CU Sports Senior Athlete Career • Richie Reeder • earned All-America status for Conference Champions and Staff W r it er the second time in three years AMC South Division Cham­ by placing tenth with a time of pions. Standout senior guard Accomplishments 18:22 in the 5k. Brittany Smart was named the Located in the cornfields The Lady Jackets volleyball NAIA Division II National of Ohio is a small town called team posted an amazing 45-10 Player of the Year. Smart led the Track and Field Cedarville, a place which we overall record during the 2006 nation with an average of 28.4 Jason Scott all have come to know and love season, earning another ap­ points per game and finished her • Two-time Cedarville University Male Athlete of the Year over the course of our college pearance at the NAIA National storied Cedarville career as the • Three-time NAIA national pole vault champion careers. Of course Cedarville Tournament. The squad outper­ all-time leading scorer in NAIA • Five-time NCCAA national champion University is well-known for formed all other Christian col­ Division II with 3,236 points. • Owns five school records the mandatory Bible minor leges to take home the banners Senior guard Karah Walton was • Career-best vault of 17 feet, 8.5 inches that every graduate earns, its of NCCAA National Champions also recognized as an All-Amer­ Sarah Ensslen “worldview” emphasis, Chuck’s and the NAIA Region IX Cham­ ica Honorable Mention, scoring • NAIA Indoor triple jump champion cuisine, and Cedar Lake. Surely pions. Senior Julia Bradley shat­ 1,331 points in her career. • Nine-time NCCAA'national champion a small Christian school in the tered the old Cedarville record The track and field season • Three-time NAIA All-American cornfields of Ohio couldn’t also for career kills with 2,813. Ju­ resulted in several more indi­ • Career-best triple jump of 40-4 house some of the best collegiate nior Sarah Zeltman was named vidual titles brought back to Ce­ athletes in the nation, could it? a NAIA All-America Second darville. Senior jumper Sarah Cross Country What used to be a little-known Teamer, while earning two other Ensslen posted a career-best Bryan Pittman secret is slowly growing to be a prestigious awards - the Ameri­ effort of 40 feet, 4 inches at the • NCCAA All-American widely-known fact around the can Mideast Conference South NAIA National Event where she • All-AMC Second Team nation: Cedarville University Division Player of the Year and won the triple jump. Ensslen • Career-best 8,000 meter time of 25:49 is home to some of the greatest NAIA Region IX Player of the also won the triple jump and met Sam Modderman NAIA athletes and teams in the Year. the NAIA automatic qualifying • Two-time NAIA All-American nation. The 2006-2007 school The winter sports season mark in two events to pace the • Three-time NCCAA All-American year proved just that! consisted of two solid seasons Lady Jackets at the Baylor In­ • NCCAA Bullock Award Recipient During the fall sports season, on the hardwood for the men’s vitational in Waco, Texas on • Two-time NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete Cedarville accumulated honors and women’s basketball teams. March 24. Senior pole vaulter • Career-best 5,000 meter time of 17:59 in cross country and volley­ The men’s team finished 13th in and team captain, Jason Scott, ball, featuring several dominant the final NAIA Division II poll broke his own school record at Basketball performances. The men’s cross in a season in which Head Coach the 2007 NAIA Indoor National Guy Rathmell country team finished eighth in Ray Slagle earned AMC South Championships, clearing 17 • All-AMC South Third Team the final NAIA poll in a season Division Coach of the Year hon­ feet, 8.5 inches to win the gold. • 1,047 career points that resulted in the following ors. Junior guard Ryan Short Jason has become a three-time • Career-high 29 points in a game titles: NCCAA National Run­ was selected to be on the AMC pole vault champion, earning Brittany Smart ner-Up, NAIA Region IX Run­ South Division First Team for his second straight NAIA In­ • NAIA Division II all-time leading scorer (3,236 career points) ner-Up, and American Mideast averaging 16 points per game. door pole vault title this winter. • Ohio four-year college all-time leading scorer Conference Runner-Up. Fresh­ The squad once again made a Both the men’s and women’s • NAIA Division II Player of the Year man sensation Daniel Roberts strong showing at the NAIA Di­ track teams claimed their sec­ • TWo-time AMC Player of the Year placed fifth at the NAIA Na­ vision II National Tournament ond-straight NCCAA National • Holds three NAIA national tournament all-time records tional Championship, earning where they lost to the eventual Championship this spring as All-America status, while the runner-up, Mayville State, 82­ well. Daniel Roberts was named Volleyball Yellow Jackets finished tenth 81, in the quarterfinals. Male Athlete of the Meet as he Julia Bradley as a team. The women’s cross The 2006-2007 women’s established a school record in • Three-time NCCAA All-America First Team country team finished fifth in basketball team might be one of the mile, placing third with a • Two-time NAIA All-America Third Team the final poll, yet was the NAIA the most talented ones to ever time of 4:10.13. • School record holder in kills (2,813) National Runner-Up at Nation­ step onto the hardwood at Ce­ So many amazing student als. The women dominated at darville University. The women athletes on one campus in a G olf the NCCAA National Cham­ finished fifth in the polls and cornfield in Ohio, who would Scott Aker pionship, running away with a earned a spot in the NAIA Divi­ have thought it? Congratula­ • CU Golfs first ever NCCAA All-American in 2006 first place performance, and also sion II Final Four before losing tions to the many Cedarville • GCA A-N AIA Pi ng North Region Team taking the gold at the NAIA Re­ to eventual champions, Indiana athletes who have graced this • NAIA Scholar-Athlete gion IX Championship. Senior Wesleyan. They were once again humble campus in 2006-2007. • School-record 18-hole score of 67 at Ohio Dominican Samantha (Maat) Modderman crowned the American Mideast Soccer Justin Benz • NAIA Region IX Team • NCCAA Midwest Region First Team • 25 career goals Abb\r Price • Team MVP • All-NAIA Region IX Team • AMC South Division First Team • NAIA Scholar-Athlete Tennis Jake Bezeck • NCCAA All-America First Team (doubles) • NCCAA All-American Second Team (singles) 'omens Volleyball Team. • 37 career singles victories Laura McCully • NAIA Scholar-Athlete • NCCAA Scholar-Athlete • 26 career victories Baseball Richie Reeder • NCCAA Midwest Region Team • NAIA Scholar-Athlete • Career .305 batting average

Compiled by Jim Sawin 12 i C edars SPORTS Thursday, April 19, 2007 On Track: An Education Beyond the Classroom

• Jim Sawin • on weekends during the season. However, if you want develop these qualities, but in my opinion the learning ex­ S ports E d ito r to be an elite athlete, putting in a little extra work each periences in sports can be more easily applied to real-life day is essential to the process. A high school hip injury situations. Only 15 days remain until the members of the class of completely sidelined me from training my freshman year Instead of simply reading about the principle “you 2007 make their way into the Doden Field House to col­ and limited my training the following two years. God reap what you sow,” I have seen my hard work pay off lect a piece of paper they’ve been seeking after for four (or taught me a lot through these frustrating years, including in athletics this season. Instead of wondering how I will five, six, even seven) years. The majority of the graduating patience, perseverance, trust and encouragement. Cedar­ handle failure in my future vocation, I have experienced seniors will sit through the ceremony with their families ville provides a number of outstanding classes that try to and learned how to deal with it on the track. Instead of and loved ones sharing in their accomplishments. researching how to relate to other people, I’ve spent However, not all graduates will be attending the countless hours with the same individuals, learning to commencement, including myself. Instead, I will be in love and encourage them without expecting anything Upland, Ind. competing at my final National Christian in return. College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Outdoor Track Many of the relationships I have developed with and Field Championship meet. my teammates and coaches over the years will last Don’t get me wrong, academics have been a big part forever, the memories will not soon fade away, and of my life. I remember studying nearly an hour each I will always remember the daily lessons the sport of day for my Principles of Biology class freshman year track and field has taught me. I will recall some of just so I could get a B in the class (science is not my my experiences in the classroom in the future as well, specialty). I’ve worked hard in my classes, and despite but those reminiscences will be second to my athletic some challenges, I will be graduating in May with encounters. honors. So why am I choosing a track and field meet It is because of these experiences that I can take over walking with my fellow classmates on May 5? Al­ the next step, applying what I’ve learned through aca­ though I value the academic education I have received demics and athletics in my post-graduate accolades. at Cedarville, it doesn’t compare to the lessons I have I have enjoyed my four years at Cedarville and have learned and relationships I have built during my col­ worked to find the balance between academics, athlet­ legiate track and field career. ics and other extracurricular activities. With only a Cedarville’s head track and field coach, Jeff Bo- couple of weeks of college remaining, I’m left with lender, requires two hours of training a day from his one last decision. And I’m choosing the track Satur­ athletes, five to six days a week, including competing day afternoon, the place I’ve learned the most. CU Athletes to Watch Next Year Baseball Game • Andrea Walker at Fifth Third Staff W r iter College flies by for athletes as each hopes ield a it to have the season of a lifetime before gradu­ F FJ ation. For many, that season never comes, but • Ryan Short • for others it comes repeatedly as they display Staff W r iter exceptional talent year after year. Yellow The Second Annual Cedarville Baseball Jacket fans should keep their eyes on six par­ Classic at Fifth Third Field presented a unique ticular Cedarville athletes who have proven opportunity for two groups at Cedarville themselves to be among those outstanding University. The baseball team had the chance few; to play in front of a record-setting crowd of Runner Daniel Roberts has made the most 695 at the home stadium of the Class A Day­ of his rookie season, placing second at NC­ ton Dragons. At the same time, students in CAA Nationals, capturing fourth at the All- the sport management major had the chance Ohio meet and earning NAIA All-America to plan, market, and execute a sporting event, honors during the cross country season. He which allowed them to put into practice the secured the AMC and NAIA Region IX knowledge they have learned in the class­ Championship titles in the 8k after running room and gain valuable experience. a personal-best time of 24:40. Roberts also The sport management majors did every­ set the school record in the mile at the NAIA thing from promoting the game at chapel to Indoor Championship with a time of 4:10.13, selling ticket packages to hungry fans. The placing third overall and receiving All-Amer­ ticket package that they marketed included ica honors. food at the game and Dayton Dragons appar­ Next year Roberts will focus mainly on el. The students also planned fun activities reaching specific times which will earn him throughout the game including a home run a qualifying spot in significant meets. “As he derby featuring Coach Slagle, Coach Martin, continues to train and mature I would look to and other familiar faces like Professor Scott see him run very well in any meet which we Dixon and Dr. Ruby. Between innings, fans run,” Coach Paul Orchard said. participated in the fun by playing silly, yet Junior Ryan Short led the men’s basket­ entertaining games. ball team in total assists (94), steals (27). and Working closely with the professionals points per game (16). Short was selected to be at Fifth Third Field, the sport management on the AMC South Division First Team and students picked out fan contests and toured the NAIA Division II Third Team. the underpinnings of the stadium. The stu­ With his exceptional work ethic, Short will dents learned a few of the methodologies of continue to lead the team both on and off the promoting minor league baseball and provid­ court next year. “He will be our go-to guy and ing an enjoyable atmosphere for fans. Day­ will be expected to be a leader on our team,” ton Dragon administrators pride themselves Assistant Coach Pat Estepp stated. on making home games a fun, entertaining, Shortstop Paul Wilson is currently lead­ family environment. ing Cedarville’s baseball team in nearly every To the delight of their faithful fans, offensive category. His .440 batting average the Yellow Jackets began the game strong is only the second above-,400 average for Ce­ Cedarville’s history to surpass 2,000 kills. As 5-3 doubles record with partner Georgiann against non-conference foe, Indiana Wes­ darville since 1990. the team’s only senior next year, Zeltman will McClure this year. “The mental aspect of her leyan. In the bottom of the first, the Jackets Wilson will take on a more active leader­ bring leadership, experience, and power to the game, which is so important in tennis, has scored twice when senior Richie Reeder hit a ship role as a senior next year. In the words of team. significantly grown,” Coach Dee Morris said. two-out RBI single, bringing in Matt Totten, Coach Greg Hughes, “the sky is the limit” as Freshman Lydia Wong was named to the Rutt will keep her No. 1 team ranking in who had doubled. Paul Wilson, who reached to what Wilson can accomplish next year if he NCCAA All-America team as well as the All- both singles and doubles next year. She will on a walk, scored on a single hit by Brady continues with his excellent statistics. AMC First Team in cross country. She also attempt to win next fall’s Midwest ITA Wom­ Workman, giving Cedarville a 2-0jlead. Sarah Zeltman has been an unstoppable earned All-America honors by placing third en’s Singles Championship and qualify for the The lead was extended to 3-0 in the sec­ middle hitter for the Lady Jackets’ volleyball overall in the mile at the NAIA Indoor Track NAIA National Tournament. ond inning \Vhen Tim Hubler, on base with team. This year alone, Zeltman was named and Field Championships. Wong still has These six Cedarville athletes have been a triple, scored off a well executed suicide the AMC South Division and NAIA Region three years ahead of her, years in which her recognized as a few of the most dedicated and squeeze bunt by Phil Buben. IWU then re­ IX Player of the Year, received NAIA All- coaches fully expect to see continued success determined athletes on their respective teams. bounded with three runs in the third inning, America Second Team honors, and was the as she develops her God-given talent. As they continue to pour themselves into their three in the fifth, and four more in the sixth. NAIA National Player of the Week. Zeltman’s Junior tennis player Alisa Rutt currently respective sports, these athletes will see what 2,192 career kills make her the third player in holds an undefeated 7-0 singles record and a great things they may accomplish next year. S ee Baseball PAGE 13 )J Thursday, April 19, 2007 SPORTS Ce d a r s i13 *

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:x- ife for CU Teams • Joshua Saunders • ou Staff W r iter The month of May is the culmination of an entire year of work and ill coincides with the beginning of a much needed break for students. ed However, for the springtime athlete at Cedarville, May means it’s of time to grind out the practice time, prepare for stiff competition, and :nt somehow find time to sleep. May is National Championship month for to all seven of the Cedarville athletic teams. ng The men’s and women’s track and field programs have the high­ est expectations going into the postseason based their second place th finishes last year at the NCCAA National Championships and their ist current status as two-time defending Indoor NCCAA National Cham­ id pions. of Both teams will compete on May 3-5 at Taylor University in Up­ of land, Ind. for the National Christian College Championships during 11, finals week and again on May 24-26 in Fresno, Calif, for the NAIA :ic National Championships. Titus Goodew, who will be competing in the decathlon during finals week said, “It’s going to be tough. I’m Ice going to have to reschedule a few of my tests and then that will take a- Spring Broke? away my study time for other classes.” :s. With NAIA Track and Field Nationals a few weeks after classes ve end, the schedule allows the athletes to concentrate on their events ;t- without homework and get the necessary rest and recovery dictated by a their workouts. “The athletes get to experience what it is like to train th like a professional runner,” said head coach Jeff Bolender. ir- The men’s golf team, led by senior NCCAA All-American Scott Aker, has high hopes for the month as well. They won seven cham­ pionships in the ‘80s with their last title coming in 1990, so they are long overdue for a victory. Currently, they are receiving votes in the NAIA national rankings, have two team victories, and placed second three times. With the return of head coach Kathy Freese who coached the team to a 50-88 record from 1992-95, the women’s softball team has quali­ fied for quite a few NCCAA National Tournaments in recent history. They have qualified three times this decade - 2000, 2002, and 2005 - and hope to add a fourth trip after the NCCAA Midwest Regional on April 20-21. The National Tournament will be held in Marion, Ind. on April 26-27, while the AMC Qualifying Tournament and NAIA Region IX tournament will be held on May 3-12. The men’s and women’s tennis teams can constantly be found prac­ ticing either in the indoor gym or on the outdoor courts. Through such stringent training, the teams hope to continue the historically success­ ful Cedarville tennis programs. Both teams have undefeated confer­ ence records. The men’s team has won 48 championships and has had five undefeated seasons over the program’s history. The women’s team has matched the recent success of the men’s program with 12 NAIA National Tournament appearances, including four in the last six years. Cedarville University is hosting the NAIA Region IX Tennis Tournament on May 2-4, an event which allows both teams to compete at home during finals week. While you’re sitting on your couch at home, recuperating from an­ other draining year, remember to check out Cedarville’s sports teams. You’ll be able to stay tuned via Cedarville’s athletic website. And be­ lieve me, it will be worth it. UPCOMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Men ’s and Women’s Track and Field A pr. 20-21 AMC Championship Houghton, NY 1:00 PM

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A pr. 26-27 NCCAA National Tournament M ario n , IN TBA May 3-5 AMC Qualifying Tournament at Higher Seed TBA

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m Indiana Wesleyan eventually went on to win the game 11-5, putting a damper on a great night for everyone involved. Reeder finished the game with three hits, i’m lovin’ if Wilson doubled twice, and Workman chipped in two hits. Despite the loss, the night was a great success. Sport management majors teamed up with Dayton Dragon professionals to provide a lively and amusing environment for America’s favorite pastime, while the Jackets competed hard on the field. One can only look with anticipation towards the Third Annual Cedar­ ville Baseball Classic as the event has already grown and become more exciting in just its second year. 141 C edars Thursday, April 19, 2007 C edars | Jfoe CUTVetlt ______Style and Substance for College Living

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• M elanie Frageorgia - • H eidi Charlton • Staff W r iter Staff W r iter Find a Summer Job This is the last humor column I Finding summer employment to tailor your resume and cover talking to people. Talk to your one you know that you’re looking will ever write for Cedars. And, of can be difficult for college stu­ letter to that position, emphasiz­ friends, neighbors, relatives, and for summer employment, and ask course, the dilemma arises: what to dents, especially for those who ing specific skills that might be your friends’ neighbors’ relatives. if they have any recommenda­ write about? A touching goodbye? attend school far from home. But relevant to your responsibilities Often employers hire by recom­ tions. It might even be a good A satirical goodbye? Something if you start your job search early, with that company. mendation, and sometimes it re­ idea to hand out your resume to cliche about the “rest of my life” you might get lucky. Perhaps the best way to actu­ ally is about who you know. So go people in your “network” so they or making the most of your college The first step to finding sum­ ally find a great summer job is by ahead and drop names; tell every- can shop it around. experience? I’ve considered — and mer employment is to decide If you don’t land a job rejected — all of them.. what you want. The job you by referral, it’s time to start Here instead are my regrets land might not meet all of hitting the pavement. Check from my Cedarville experience. your criteria, but it’s impor­ out the classified ads in the tant to find something that local newspaper and Inter­ interests you. Decide what net job listings; if necessary, Regret #1: type of job you want, what do some cold calling. I never dropped my tray in hours you want to work, and If you’ve got your heart Chuck’s. I was so convinced it how much you would like to set on a particular place of was going to happen, especially be paid. If you have a clear employment, it might be walking up the stairs. Or down the idea of what you’re looking a good idea to stop by and stairs. I find that walking down for, it will make your search drop off your resume and stairs (are any of you like this?) a lot easier. cover letter. Even if there I have to look at my feet, and the The second step to find­ aren’t any openings, it’s stupid tray blocks my vision. I ing a summer employment good to get your name and have to hold it awkwardly off to is to do a little self-analysis face out there. Your initiative the side in order to see the steps, — determine what you have -T~ and ambition might impress and inevitably someone is coming to offer at the kinds of jobs employers, and they might up and nearly knocks it out of my that you want, based on your be more likely to remember hands. With all the close calls I’ve interests, skills, knowledge, you when positions open. had, it’s a miracle this has never and previous experience. Finally, always remem­ actually happened. Before you start applying ber to send thank-you notes. for specific positions, devel­ Manners matter in the world op a resume that emphasizes of job searching; regardless Regret #2: the skills, experience, and ac­ of whether an employer ac­ I never painted the rock. So­ tivities that make you a com­ tually offers you the job, it’s cially acceptable graffiti never ap­ petitive candidate. Once you important to leave a nice im­ pealed to me enough to make me select a position, make sure R icky N ormandea. pression. smell all that reeking spray paint. Though, I’ve heard the high is Splenda Falls pretty nice. Week Daze Regret #3: ■ Jack Legg • I never went cow-tipping. Staff W riter Short o f‘Splendid’ Editor’s Note: Jack was supposed to fill • W hitney M iller • reproductive damage.” Regret #4: this space with a humor column. We waited Staff W riter Splenda is certainly not safer than sugar. No Cedarville guy. Oh, wait... in the Cedars office all week long in hopes For centuries people have consumed sugar I’m going to China next year. Nev­ that he would actually write something. Care for a little pesticide in your cof­ safely by eating it in moderation. Splenda er mind. Five minutes after the deadline, he burst fee? has been approved for use in the United through the door and presented us with this Once again, an artificial sweetener com­ States for only nine years, and in lab tests on hastily written message. It was scrawled pany has tricked Americans into believing rats the sweetener has already been linked Regret #5: on the bottom o f a pizza box. Due to time synthetic sweeteners are better for them to problems such as such as shrunken thy­ I never threw my dorm com­ constraints, we had no choice but to print than sugar. The reigning “good for you” muses and inflamed livers. puter onto the ice. I can’t tell you it. For this we extend our most profound sweetener, Splenda, is proving to be little Many U.S. doctors have reported dis­ how many times I’ve wanted to do apologies. safer than the older, potentially carcinogen­ turbing health problems, such as severe that. Come to think of it, it would Eureka’s castle! My brain is going to ex­ ic sweeteners like Sweet ’N Low. headaches, dizziness, and kidney failure, have been very satisfying to throw plode! Sweet ’N Low’s main substance, sac­ that may also be linked to Splenda. Other certain people out there too... There is only one more week of classes charin, was banned from America as dan­ deadly or cancerous health implications profs, chapel speakers, couples before exams and I am buried under proj­ gerous until the sugar rationing of WWI may also arise in the future. who have so little homework that ects, reading, and obscene amounts of relaxed the standard. No long-term tests on humans have they’re constantly laptop-movie- studying. I’m trying to manage my time Most consumers remember that Sweet been conducted on Splenda; indeed, the snuggling in the lounges, etc. wisely, but it does not seem to be working. ’N Low came under fire in 1977 when a only tests have been short term, conducted I tried to save the time I take getting Canadian study demonstrated that it causes by the Splenda company rather than by the dressed in the morning, but when I showed cancer in humans, though the Sweet ’N FDA. Regret #6: up to class naked I got demerits. I began Low company had enough clout to prevent Splenda, as part of a health campaign No 4.0 mug. No 2.0 mug either. skipping all my meals to save time, al­ the FDA from banning the product from to stave off obesity and diabetes, has gone Such is the plight of those who are lowing myself a five minute break for rice American shelves. beyond sweetening diet drinks and has also neither underdogs nor overachiev­ cakes three times a week. This is going But because they rarely hear bad press invaded other “sugar free” items such as ers. No one ever celebrates the B well. After realizing that I waste a good about Splenda, the same consumers who special cereals, ice creams, cookies, Star­ student. deal of time sleeping, I gave up sleeping. At know enough to avoid other artificial sweet­ bucks, children’s vitamins, and almost any this writing I have not slept for two months eners generally consider this new queen of type of product that once contained sugar. and 18 days (Red Bull is my friend). I also the faux sugars safe and even healthful. This is an age in which consumers are Regret #7: gave up that pesky breathing habit, but that Also, Splenda’s main ingredient, sucralose, bombarded with contradictory declarations I never bought a Cedarville change only lasted until I passed out. is unfamiliar and lacks the notoriety of on foods: “Eat this” — “No, don’t eat it” sweatshirt from the bookstore. In spite of all these time-saving adjust­ sweeteners like saccharin or aspartame. —■ “Well, eat it but don’t expect it to do you What on earth am I going to do ments, my work continues to pile up. It’s not However, Splenda contains chlorine and much good.” It’s enough to make people ei­ with that extra sixty bucks I have fair! There just aren’t enough days in the is a chemical cousin of banned pesticide ther shut down and live on bananas or else lying around? week to get everything accomplished... DDT. Many doctors are beginning to be­ give up and eat everything in sight because Wait! That’s it! The week is too short. lieve that Splenda is just as dangerous as the every food seems to cause health problems. Seven days aren’t enough. Something must other sweeteners. Dr. Janet Starr Hull wrote But while Splenda may not cause the se­ Regret #8: fee done to stop the madness. in the Healthy Newsletter that “you would rious health problems many doctors suspect I never bought a Cedarville T- 1 propose instituting the ten-day just as soon have a pesticide in your food as are related to it, it is definitely not doing the shirt. And all the free T-shirts I sucralose because sucralose (Splenda) is a body any good. For sweetness, try a natu­ See Week got are so huge I could wear them chlorocarbon. The chlorocarbons have long PAGE 15 ral substance like honey or raw cane sugar without pants and still be in dress been known for causing organ, genetic, and — not a substance related to pesticides. code. Thursday, April 19, 2007 THE CURRENT C e d a r s i 1 5 Ask Mr. Science Geek // How do •" IT ' Electronic Storage Mediums Work? It’s time for a Science Geek quadru­ way as audio cassette tapes. VCR tapes is much like a wave, digital data is re­ ple feature, and this time it’s all about are also coated in a ferromagnetic metal corded numbers. different media storage devices. oxide. The main difference between the When song data is burnt to a CD, the Let’s go old school first to talk about two is the size; the VCR’s greater sur­ sound wave is converted to numbers that audio cassette tapes. We all remember face area allows users to store more data, the audio player retranslates into sound. the pain they caused when they would including the information necessary for These numbers are stored on the CD in come unwound in the the form of raised bumps on Brain Food tape player, eternally ru­ the surface of the CD. These for Cramming ining our classic Michael bumps are so small that the Jacksons. The operation naked eye can’t see them. was simple: just stick the When a laser directed at tape in and press play. the disk strikes the surface, Trail Mixes to Feed Your Brain: Create your own trail But how did it actually it is reflected toward a sen­ mix, with cashews, peanuts, bagel chips, pretzel sticks, work? sor that reads it. However, and M&Ms. Shake it up, and serve in a bowl. Or for a Cassettes work via when the laser hits a bump, slightly more healthful version, combine one cup whole- magnet. The tape inside it is reflected to a different grain toasted oat cereal with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts of the cassette is coated place so that the sensor in­ and 1/4 cup dried cranberries. with ferric oxide, a com­ terprets it differently. These pound composed of iron readings are then converted Sweet Cottage Cheese and Bananas: For this healthy and oxygen. The advan­ to a wave form which we snack, you’ll need 1/2 cup cottage cheese, two tea­ tage of ferric oxide is hear. Another benefit to the spoons honey, and one banana, sliced. In a small serving that it is ferromagnetic, CD is that because a com­ bowl, stir the ingredients together. Serve or eat immedi­ meaning that it can be puter file is stored as num­ ately. moved by a magnetic field to hold its video and audio playback. bers, computers can read the file without new shape. The magnetic field places With the age of computers came the having to convert it; it is already in a Dorm Room Cheesy Tuna and Noodles: You’ll need the song data by realigning the ferric ox­ dawn of a new storage medium — the digital form. one cup boiling water, one (three oz.) package Ramen ide into shapes the tape player can read. compact disk. These disks could hold Another product of the computer age noodles, one (three oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained, In much the way a magnetic sketch pad more information and were more reli­ was the DVD, which works much like and two slices of American cheese. Simply pour water works, a magnet places a data ‘image’ able than audio cassettes. This is be­ a CD, except that the laser used to read into a microwave safe bowl, and cook in the microwave onto the tape. Also like a sketch pad, cause CD’s use digital data, which op­ the information is even smaller. As a re­ until very hot, about two minutes at high heat. Add the image is very easy to erase, a conve­ erates differently than cassette tapes’ sult, DVD’s can read even more data per Ramen noodles and microwave for two more minutes. nience that made cassettes so popular. analogue data. The difference between square inch, allowing for a greater stor­ Drain water from noodles, then stir in seasoning packet, VCR tapes work in much the same the two is that whereas analogue data age capacity. tuna, and American cheese. Place back into microwave, and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir before serving. Continued from Week on PAGE 14 Compiled by Sara Hoover Tips for Successful Finals out. Try studying in Beans ’N Cream or at week...nay, eleven! To the ■ Bethany Sibbitt • Panera. The benefits: good atmosphere + original seven days we’ll Staff W r iter good food = positive studying experience. add Moonday, Neepday, It is the end of the semester, and we all 3. Method: At the beginning of the Qwombleeday and Rodney know what that means: JS is coming; EL- week, outline the classes you have finals in, Day. My reason for choos­ LIV is coming. But, more importantly, sum­ dividing them between cumulative and non­ ing these names is [illeg­ en Vogue mer is coming. Seniors keep checking their cumulative. Prioritize the list according to ible due to a sauce stain]. countdown clocks; others are marking days classes with which you struggle and those Yes, that makes perfect off their calendars. that are the most challenging. Setting up a sense! • Joe D ugan • strategy will help with time management But if we just tack on T h e C u rr en t E d ito r Suddenly, you realize there is one thing standing in the way of summer break: finals and make mass studying less overwhelm­ some days at the end of week. ing. the week, it will not help Thumbs up to Suri for surviving one Immediately, all of those summertime 4. Action: Now that you’ve developed us with our workloads. We year with Tomkat. I’m still not sure vibes dissipate as panic sets in. This one a game plan, put it to use. As tempting as need time in the middle that she actually exists, but if she does week that can make or break your semester it is, do not study in massive chunks. Dart­ of the week. These new — many happy returns. 17 years ’til should be approached with sobriety, sinceri­ mouth’s academic skills center suggests that days must be strategically placed on the calendar. A the trust fund kicks in, babe. ty, and decorum. Or not. Instead of freaking concentrating for 20 to 25 minutes at a time out over all the information that you should with five to ten minute breaks is the most dramatic restructuring of have learned but didn’t, use these tips to give effective way to study. the week is in order. Thumbs down to the Chicago Manual your study regimen the extra “oomph” it The center also says that students double First comes Sunday, of o f Style. (Though Bekah likes it, needs during the end-of-the-semester rush. their efficiency when they study during the course, and then Monday. because she says it makes more sense.) 1. Location: Choosing the proper place day rather than late at night. On that note, do From there we will jump to study can be as important as what you not resort to all-nighters. They wreak havoc to Neepday, followed Thumbs up to Chipotle for DSL ser­ study. For some, this means locking them­ on your health, academic performance, and by Tuesday, Wednes­ vice. I’m not sure when this delightful selves in the library. Others who are more disposition. What could be a worse irony day, Moonday, Thursday, online alternative to faxing debuted, library-leery tend to sequester themselves than spending all night studying only to Qwombleeday, Friday, but I was more than a little thrilled to inside their dorm rooms. The one danger in sleep through your exam? Saturday, and Rodney Day. bypass the horde of obnoxious teenag­ any studying locality is the tendency for dis­ Hopefully these pointers can help you If weekends consisted of ers and promptly collect my fajita and traction. Wi-Fi offers a plethora of distrac­ finish well. There’s no reason or excuse to three days, perhaps our MNTWMTQF schedules chips. tions such as Facebook, Xanga, and instant let one week of tests ruin all that you’ve ac­ messaging. No matter where you study, be complished during the semester. And if you would begin to loosen up. wary of distractions. While these options choose to ignore this advice, perhaps you’ll I, for one, intend to Thumbs down to RIM for a weak in­ may be more interesting than studying the listen to Jack Handy — “Instead of studying adopt this new schedule frastructure. We need our Blackberrys; cell cycle or Gilded Age politi­ for finals, what about just going to the Baha­ immediately. I’m sure it without them, we are relegated to cell cians, they will not help you mas and catching some rays? Maybe you’ll will make my life much phones and the Internet, and who can get an A on your final. flunk, but you might have flunked easier. survive on that? 2. Location II: Some­ anyway; that’s my point.” “The homework is due times, the trick to find­ this Thursday? Sorry, that Thumbs up to Avril for a fabulous new ing the study groove is isn’t going to work. But I CD. Yes, it’s cheesy; yes, it’s Fergali- simply to change your might be able to pencil you cious; yes, she’s kind of screechy now location. If you’ve in Neepday after next.” and then, but it’s genuinely fun, and spent all semester “What are you doing this Qwombleeday? We that’s just plain rare in pop music. in one spot, branch should get together.” “Rainy days, Moondays Thumbs down to Centerville’s Blue always get me down.” Moon South for (apparently) closing. Seriously, I’ve thought At least, I think they’ve closed; their this through. It makes per­ number is disconnected, and their Web fect sense because... site is a disaster. Tragic; they had the [Jack then drew a pic­ nicest Monte Cristos. ture of a bunny and wrote a fractured sentence refer­ ring to his retirement and a gallon of iced tea.] ram I

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