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no cash?Yourcostme doesn’t have tosuffer - - York Citymayor. While Giuliani’s Christian leadership with Mrs. Jen Habecker’s home for a discussion on afternoon seminar, young women in visited the Taylor Fort Wayne campus uled thevisit. Hensley hasbeen a once before, Hensleyencouragedhim leadership have beeninvitedtothe executive cabinet about the advances journalists.” Although Jenkins has kins andMaryLouHabecker. pus onetime, butthisishisfirstvisit professional writingprogram, sched- Bradshaw ended byremindinglis- to visitasecondtime. friend ofJenkins foralmost34years, in Christianeducation. Duringthe back to Taylor in five years,” Hensley back whentheywerejust “working where yourblessingshouldbe.” walk aroundwithaholeintheirheart with statements such as, “Political weddings, because he feels friends are would ratherattendfunerals than applause matters?” Dhanamalso His mainpoints? “Read. Think every- along withafewjabsathimself, and viewed as a highly questionable stock grant whoarrivedin America with ees heardRudyGiuliani, formerNew cess, withideassuch as, “Leave more correctness willbethedeathofthis only ninedollarsinhispocket spoke call theirparents. leadership hasbeenstronginthepast, day. Write thingsdown.” more inneedatthosetimes. had afewsombermomentswhile program salespitch, Taylor attend- his speech was surprisinglysimple. nation,” aswellquoting American next, promoting political motivation ity bysaying, “Do notletyourchildren reminding themoftheirresponsibil- than youtake,” andasking “Whose forefathers andleaders. teners tobehappy, say thankyou, and the depressionthatfollowed. reflecting on his third divorce and the crowdwithtalesabouthiscareer, football player.” Bradshaw warmed up spoke toparents, particularlyfathers, “He came to the Fort Wayne cam After waiting throughwhatsome Dr. DennisHensley, directorofthe Dhanam suggestedalistforsuc- Krish Dhanam, anIndianaimmi- Giuliani alsocommentedthat he Life &Times ” ­

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ROBBIE MAAKESTAD r histori r - - ‘We’ll makeanappearanceinUpland!’” Texas Rangers. Hewas alsotheeditor Behind” seriesjoltedeveryone. The Chicago. of Moody’s publishing company. He of MoodyMagazineandvicepresident moved downheretoUpland, soIsaid, nalist, writingsportsbiographiesfor trustees atMoodyBibleInstituteof is now the chairman of the board of former athleteslikeNolanRyanofthe to workitintohisschedule. Then we series hassoldmorethan70mil- scene. Beforethe “Left Behind” series said. “I askedhimifhewouldcome became popular, hewas anactivejour back again, andhesaidwouldtry Alarcon andJennifer Nace. Karunakar, ChristineOrr, (back row, lefttoright)NateCausey, Josh Burkett, Ruben to right)NaomiGrablowski, April McDonald, Christina Gatti, Rachel Jonker, Anila Student attendeesatthe “Get Motivated!” seminarMonday included: (frontrow, left According toHensley, the “Left Jenkins is not new to the writing , OPINIONS

ca women’s soccer l spe l falls tograce - York Times Best Seller list had to start Life.” HensleysaidthatJenkins was Christian bookssuch as “The Prayer New York Times BestSellerlistona of yourChristiantestimony.” outstanding writer and not lose a part consistent basis. of Jabez” and “The PurposeDriven lion copiestodateandhashelped here serves as a real role model for my here servesasarealrolemodelformy he said. “Having a person like Jerry paying attentiontoChristianwriters,” pave the way for thesuccess of other the firstChristianauthortobeon students torealizethatyoucanbean Sports “It provedthepointthatNew Jenkins hasdonatedmorethan a Continued onpage 2 kers 29 oct. Volume 98 Number 8 2010

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Jenkins visits taylor continued... STUDENTS HEAR HISTORICAL of the world the strength of democracy,” SPEAKERS continued... Powell said. $20,000 to Taylor’s professional writing The Taylor attendees missed the rest program. He and his wife also established Following the lunch break, the crowd of the speakers lined up because the the Jerry B. Jenkins Writing Scholarship reconvened with energy provided by seminar was running behind schedule, Yvette Rattray Julia Berger in 2004, which awards $5,000 to an incom- the release of over 200 beach balls and students needed to return to cam- Co-Editor in Chief Co-Editor in chief ing freshman and $5,000 to an upperclass- and Christian rapper KJ-52, who led a pus. A few students were able to see and Andrew Ketchum Abby Haverdink man “who has excelled in the program.” dance-off with crowd participants that hear a few words from former first lady Photography editor Secretary Laura Coulter, a junior professional ended in the winner receiving a Disney Laura Bush. Hillary May Mandolyn Hecox writing major, received the scholarship vacation. The conference was a great opportu- News co-Editor News Co-Editor as an upperclassman. The scholarship is Zig Ziglar, a renowned motivation nity for Taylor students to hear words Justin Chisham Andrew Morgan one of the biggest reasons why she attends speaker, warmed the hearts of the audi- of wisdom firsthand from influential fig- A&E Editor Sports Editor Taylor, she said. Although she has never ence as he expounded mul- ures and take away some Laura Vela Jack Galbraith met Jenkins personally, she plans on tiple times his love for his insights to apply to their World editor Life & Times Editor attending the seminar as well as a private wife while strongly advis- own lives. Erin Pabody Andrea Walker luncheon with Jenkins and other scholar- ing the crowd to “Keep “It doesn’t matter “I thoroughly enjoyed Copy editor Copy Editor ship recipients. courting—after you get the conference,” said where you started Rachel Kiely Josh Voigts “I am very excited about the opportu- senior Candice Weath- married.” in life but where Opinions Editor page designer nity to meet Jerry and hear his insights Ziglar, who suffered a erspoon. “It was encour- Danny Benson Eric Walton on writing,” she said. “I am sure there is fall in 2007 that left him you end up and aging, insightful, and Page Designer Page Designer much more I can learn from an extremely with short-term memory intriguing. I hope to what you did Jeff Delgado Jake Fulton successful writer like him. It’s not every problems, was accompa- attend the next one.” Page Designer Page designer day you get to listen to one of the most nied by his daughter Julie, along the way.” “The only part I did not Emily Thompson Emily Engel successful contemporary writers in the who kept him on track like was how the spiri- Advertising Team advertising team world, let alone sit down and chat with throughout the presenta- tual message was geared Corrie Dyke Ariel Martin him over lunch.” tion. Ziglar, who advocated towards success and not Advertising team Advertising team Hensley described Jenkins as an “enter- “lifelong learners” and said that one the actual victory and redemption we Brian Hansen Donna Downs taining talker” who is always full of sto- needs to “put good stuff in to get good get from the blood of Christ. Other then Distribution Manager Faculty advisor ries of celebrities he’s interviewed in the stuff out,” also revealed he still reads at that I enjoy seeing influential leaders past. Students interested in any facet of least three hours a day, and has never speak and enlighten me to do anything communications would benefit from the read a novel. I desire to do.” The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices seminar, especially those interested in film, Rounding out the panel of speakers While the effectiveness of the motiva- on Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias magazine writing and journalism, he said. that Taylor attendees were able to hear, tion seminar was muffled a bit by the and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent informa- Coulter intends to do just that. Gen. Colin Powell spoke next. Powell sales pitches, the overall message by tion to the student body, faculty and staff. The Echo “I called my parents to tell them about spoke about his transition from political genuine leadership managed to shine also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion it, and they were as excited as I am,” she office to civilian life, his move to social through, like in part of Gen. Colin Pow- about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for change said. “My dad owns nearly every one of media, and his rocky start as a teenager. ell’s speech. on our campus. Jerry Jenkins’ books, so I plan on getting Powell also spoke about leadership and “It doesn’t matter where you started in one of the few he doesn’t have and asking the need to maintain faith in the Ameri- life but where you end up and what you Student journalists have published The Echo weekly Jerry to sign it for his birthday.” can system. “We have to show the rest did along the way to get there,” he said. since 1915, except for January term, exam week and school holidays. 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Friday chapel - SING AND PRAY Rediger Auditorium 10 a.m. saturday Photo courtesy of mateomessina.com Mateo Messina (above) has composed twelve symphonies for Seatle Children’s Hospital. sunday Kyla Martin many other films. Although he has no for- We get to be a part of something that is WOW Vespers Contributor mal training and does not read music, he bigger than ourselves,” Spencer said. successfully composes full concerts and “Children can teach us many lessons, Rediger Auditorium 8 p.m. Every year, famous composer Mateo songs for TV and film. many virtues, many things that will Messina and the Symphony Guild host Along with Taylor students, singers from amaze us if we take the time to listen,” 24-hour prayer begins a unique concert to raise funds for the around the world have also been working Messina said, according to the Symphony Memorial Prayer Chapel 10 p.m. Seattle Children’s Hospital, and this year, on this particular performance, and the Guild website. “The children I’ve met at Taylor chorale members are involved. final video will project on a screen that Children’s Hospitals teach me about cour- This year’s concert entitled “Primal “rivals IMAX,” according to a press release age, persistence, faith and happiness in Symphony” is scheduled for Friday, Nov. from Symphony Guild. the face of hardships.” monday 5 in Seattle. All proceeds from the concert Senior Reed Spencer acted as a liaison The benefit concerts Messina constructs will cover uncompensated care for children between the chorale group and Messina, contain pieces for large orchestras, dance WOW Chapel - Dave Howard at the Seattle Children’s Hospital. To date, making sure everything went as planned. numbers, famous musical guests and more. Rediger Auditorium 10 a.m. the Symphony Guild has raised more than “It wasn’t an easy thing to do, but I think The list of genres of entertainment for $500,000 for this cause. [the Primal Symphany performance] will these events is endless. “Stories from the Streets” Some of the performers at the concert be worth it,” Spencer said. Local artist Barcelona, American Idol Arts as Ministry performed by Emmaus Ministries include American Idol contestant Blake Messina visited Taylor last year, heard season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis and Recital Hall Lewis, the Seatle Choral Company, the the chorale sing and thought the students singer Claire Nordstrom are just a few of 7 p.m. Northwest Symphony Orchestra and would be a great addition to the concert, the musical talents featured at this year’s WOW Ethnic art show many more. he said. concert. Zondervan Library, Galleria Splices of videos of Taylor chorale mem- Twelve years ago, Messina first realized Unique acts such as Brazilian dancers, 8 p.m. bers singing “The Scream Heard Around he loved working with students. He has Australian didgeridoo players and Japa- the World” will be meshed together and been serving them ever since. The stu- nese taiko drummers will also appear shown at the symphony concert. dents are also excited about the cause they Tickets for “Primal Symphony” can be tuesday Messina is a Grammy Award-winning are singing for. purchased on the Symphony Guild’s web- composer who created “The Office” theme “[This concert is] a neat opportunity for site, www.thesymphonyguild.org. “WALK OF REDEMPTION: documentary” song and the music for “Juno” as well us to use music to support people in need. Union 8 p.m. fort Wayne campus sale finalized wednesday WOW Chapel - valerie shepard long-standing heritage and mission the the grounds except the WBCL radio sta- Rediger Auditorium Liz Goldsmith 10 a.m. Staff Writer campus was founded upon,” Lesser said. tion. The Fort Wayne Alumni and Friends According to Jim Garringer, director of Resource Center will continue to operate Business as missions seminar Ambassador Enterprises and Taylor Uni- media relations at Taylor, Ambassador in its current location. Ayres 215 versity are in negotiations for the sale of Enterprises seems to be exactly what the According to Michael Mortensen, direc- 7:30 p.m. the former Taylor University Fort Wayne university has been looking for. tor of the Fort Wayne alumni center, Taylor (TUFW) campus after the Leona Group “We wanted the people who came in to be has kept the campus in good repair while declined to buy the school. good neighbors to our neighbors who lived it has been vacant. He said the neighbors thursday The non-profit philanthropic organiza- around the campus . . . we also wanted the have noticed and appreciated the upkeep. tion is based in Fort Wayne and worked campus to be used with something that Mortensen has gotten to know some of WOW SEMINAR SESSION I with Taylor during the aftermath of the was consistent with its past use, such as Ambassador’s executive leadership over Rupp Communication Building All at 7:30 p.m. closure. They polled the neighborhood and something educational,” he said. the last several years. They have a passion helped establish goals for the future of the Taylor initially negotiated the property for training leaders and expanding the •Refugees, Rupp 101 property. The organization is also involved with the Leona Group, a charter schools kingdom of God, he said. •Russia’s Debilitating Orphanage System, Rupp 104 in consulting and financial planning, stra- organization. The group went signed a let- “While I don’t know exactly what they’re •Environmental Science in Missions, Rupp 203, tegically investing in leaders and other ter of intent for the purchase of the cam- going to do with the campus, I trust them •Information and Technology Supporting Bible Transla organizations. Many team members at pus, then decided not to go through with and I believe that something good is going tions, Rupp 205 Ambassador have connections with Taylor, the purchace earlier this month. to come of this,” he said. WOW SEMINAR SESSION 2 including Garrett Cooper, a former Taylor That’s when Ambassador stepped for- Mortensen also said that he thinks that Rupp Communication Building professor. ward. Fort Wayne alumni and the neighborhood All at 8:30 p.m. Cooper and Matt Lesser, co-chief oper- “Ambassador’s a very well-respected associations will welcome this change, ating officers of Ambassador Enterprises, organization that has the ability and the even though some don’t know much about •Women’s Issues: Sex Trafficking, Rupp 101 •Jewish Missions: Working with a complex land and are excited about the purchase and what connections to really use this campus in Ambassador. people, Rupp 104 it will mean for the organization’s future. excellent ways,” Garringer said. “[They “I think there’s overall an excitement • Translating Scripture into Native Tongues, Rupp 205 “We see this as an opportunity to col- are] a great fit for the neighborhood, a because it’s a Christ-centered organiza- laborate with others to help meet a need great fit for the community.” tion,” he said. “I’m eager to see what God in our local community while honoring the The sale includes all the buildings and is going to do.” 29 October 2010 World 3 France retirement bill causes uproar Chandler Birch Contributor For the past two ing: for two months, they have been months, France testing the resolve of French Presi- has been a dent Nicolas Sarkozy to pass a bill nation of unrest. Twice last month, that would change the age of retire- workers went on strike, playing havoc ment from 60 to 62 and push back the with France’s fragile economy and age for full pensions from 65 to 67. A causing widespread gasoline shortages week ago, the French Senate voted to and traffic jams. Because of recent pass the bill after receiving it, already protests, trains have been canceled ratified, from the lower house. On or delayed, and Wednesday, schools and it became offices have law. The bill “If we don’t even know been tempo- will take who we’re giving rarily shut effect in down. Across In France, everyone is expected 2018, and money to, it is nearly the nation, to engage in some kind of social is expected impossible to conduct students are to help cure system-wide calling for movement at some point in their the nation’s “révolution!” life; it’s cultural. A Frenchman who extraor- oversight.” —some by has never participated in a cultural dinarily whining on revolution is like an American who indebted -U.S. Inspector General, their Facebook pension sys- York (New Pelissier/Reuters Jean-Paul Photo Credit: has never heard of a cheeseburger. Arnold Fields talks pages and tem. French citizens gather in Marseille to protest the retirement changes. Twitter feeds, Politi- about government and some by cally, this particularly not students in the 21st job... at 27. With this retirement bill, spending. throwing glass is a victory century, when most exercise comes older and more experienced workers bottles and set- for Sarkozy: from tapping keyboards. Why would will keep their jobs longer, keeping ting fires in the streets. All told, 2,500 Professor Paul Vallet, of the Institut college students rally against a bill young and callow workers out. As people have been arrested for violence d’Études Politiques in Paris, called that won’t affect them for forty years? Maximilien Berne, lamented: “If older during the protests. The economic, the bill a seminal reform and said The answer is simple: this isn’t just people work two years longer, we will Still, Sarkozy’s efforts seem to be political and physical damages are it includes “the first major changes about retirement, and it won’t wait be unemployed for two years longer,” best the French can hope for until still being tallied. pushed through since 1945.” He was forty years to affect them. according to the New York Times. something better is devised. According The protests aren’t new. France is also quoted saying that this bill is as The French labor system, like many That danger, though, seems to be a to the New York Times, French labor famous for its trigger-happy workers’ big for Sarkozy as healthcare was for others, demands a level of obsoles- necessary evil unless France can find minister Éric Woerth predicted, “The unions and especially its revolution- Obama, because it “[shows] that the cence from its workers. One genera- a better alternative to their current day will come when former opponents hungry young students. In France, labor movement doesn’t have the same tion must move out of the workforce social model. The undeniable fact is will thank the president and the gov- everyone is expected to engage in some paralyzing function that it had under before the next one can enter. This that the French population is aging, ernment for . . . acting responsibly.” kind of social movement at some point previous governments.” has caused problems for a long time: and their pension system is too deep in in his or her life. It’s cultural. But why is this bill such a source a typical Frenchman experiences a debt for them to wait. Even with this Much more important in comparison of discord? Students typically don’t long string of underpaid internships new reform, the pension system will is why all these protesters are appear- protest bills about retirement reform— before finally acquiring his first real fall back into deficit by 2018.

Greystones offers scholarly education On This Day and chance at experience in History 1652 - The Massachusetts Bay Colony proclaimed itself to be an independent commonwealth. by CHristen Gall band to experience learning in a new arts department chair and Dr. Alan Staff Writer way. Twenty-five freshmen left for Winquist, director of the international 1923 - Turkey formally became a republic after the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. Greystones, Ireland while most students studies program. The first president was Mustafa Kemal, later known as Kemal Ataturk. semester studying abroad is were still trying to figure out what to Ireland, like other countries where memorable for many different pack for their dorm rooms. The FISP Taylor students study, has much more 1940 - The first peacetime military draft began in the U.S. reasons. Sometimes students students take classes like Irish History, than just an educational aspect. discover new things about them- Foundations of Christian Thought, and “If I have learned anything in my time 1956 - Israel invaded Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula during the Suez Canal Crisis. selves or find their best friends. Art as an Experience, but they also are here, it is that academics are important, Sometimes the experiences they able to travel on field trips or to other but you also have to know when to shut 1969 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered an immediate end to all school segregation. have completely challenge their parts of Europe during fall break. Dr. the books and experience life,” wrote view of the world because Ireland freshmen Kari Travis, a of their irony or unique- professional writing major. Travis ness. Junior Nicole Banis- was drawn to the Ireland stud- ter, who participated in the ies program because of the tough www.on-this-day.com Freshamn Irish Studies academics, but also because of the ProgramA (FISP) related an experi- adventurous opportunities. ence from her time in Ireland that “Sometimes it is just easy to become “Sometimes it is just easy to challenged her views of American obsessed with deadlines and homework, become obsessed with deadlines influence on foreign affairs. and you forget that you are living in this and homework, and you forget She was in Ireland in 2008, the that you are living in this incred- year of the famed presidential incredible country. On the other hand, all ible country. On the other hand, election between Senators Barack of the excitement of Ireland can become all of the excitement of Ireland Obama and John McCain. As the a huge distraction and get in the way of can become a huge distraction and freshmen scrambled to send in school. It’s definitely a matter of balanc- get in the way of school. It’s defi- absentee ballots, they discussed nitely a matter of balancing your their political views. However, ing your time.” time,” Travis elaborated. Banister remembers that the Irish One of those times when Travis people were more interested in the had to shut the books and experi- American elections than the Tay- ence Ireland was a few weeks ago lor students. The elections affected when she and several of the other them so much economically and students spontaneously decided politically that they were typically bet- Vance Maloney, psychology professor to go for a late night swim in the Irish ter-informed as well. Banister found it and director of the Irish Studies Pro- Sea. She explained that the water was ironic that 18- and 19-year-olds in from gram and Dr. Tom Jones, dean of the freezing, “but I can honestly say that it the U.S. were able to determine the lives school of liberal arts, are visiting pro- was one of the best things we have done of middle-aged Irish men and women. fessors this week. Other visiting Taylor while here.” This year a new group of freshmen staff include Dr. Mark Cosgrove, psy- have chosen to forgo the tight-knit chology department chair; Dr. Jessica Taylor community, O groups and Air- Rousselow-Winquist, communication

Supercomputer shifts world power China - The Tianhe-1A is the world’s at 2.945 million. These numbers U.S. President Barack Obama plans new fastest supercomputer. The equate to an average of 7.5 percent to visit Mumbai, India in early No- computer, developed by a Chinese of the German population being out vember. The epidemic of unemploy- scientific research facility, has 1.4 of work. ment in America is another reason times the horsepower of the current for Obama’s visit. India’s IT sector top computer located in Tennessee. Police station assaulted claims to have created jobs in the This supercomputer gives China Mexico - The newly-established United States, but not enough is the position of world technology police headquarters in Los Ramones, being done. superpower. Mexico were abandoned by the 14 police officers. The police station People move for oil Natural disasters plague Indoneisa was brutally attacked Monday when Nigeria - The city of Port Harcourt Indonesia - Rescue workers in gunmen fired more than 1,000 bullets is the oil capital of the Niger Delta. Indonesia are fighting the elements and six grenades. Although none of The government has instated a mass to reach victims of the magnitude the officers were injured, all of them eviction of anyone living in the area. 7.7 underwater earthquake, the resigned their positions. The displacement of at least 200,000 resulting 10-foot-tall tsunami and people cause the rights group Am- the eruption of Mount Merapi on Insurgents kill teenagers nesty International to protest. the island of Java. Many citizens Somalia - Two teenage girls, ages 18 have been helped, but weather and and 14, were executed Wednesday Jewish demonstration ends in riot terrain have restricted rescue teams by Islamist insurgents. The group, Israel - Umm el-Fahm, one of Israel’s attempts. called the Shabab, had the girls largest Arab towns, was disturbed killed by firing squad in Beledweyne, by a riot Wednesday. Jewish Ex- Unemployment in Germany near the border with Ethiopia. The tremists with Israeli flags marched Germany - October shows Germa- Shabab had decided that they were through the town chanting “death ny’s lowest level of unemployment spies. to terrorists.” Their demonstration in 18 years. The Labor office showed resulted in thrown rocks and police the number of jobless at 3.153 mil- Obama visits India’s IT tear gas. lion, but the figure was confirmed India - In an attempt to boost trade, 29 October 2010 life & times 5 halloween for cheapskates Cancer costumes on a low budget

Kara Hackett contributor Awareness Breaching the 1. The Airband Costume: Re-use at Goodwill. 9. The Farmer: All you need is a bubble your Airband costume, or borrow 5. The Geek: Take the lenses plaid shirt and some suspenders signs of strength and hope a friend’s. It’s a great way to get out of cheap sunglasses, and put or overalls. You can find overalls extra mileage on an outfit you tape around the nosepiece. Then at Goodwill. A floppy hat is a nice already have. just wear clothes that don’t match, touch. You can even make your brittany herrin, contributor 2. The Era Stereotype: You could pull your pants up a little higher own pitchfork using cardboard be anything from a flapper in the and tuck in your shirt. Don’t forget boxes and paint from the ETC. “We were at summer camp with our youth group, and she just They tried to treat her, but after receiving medication that before the age of 30, you might have BRCA 1 or 2 so you need ‘20s to a hippie in the ‘60s, and all your backpack full of books! 10. The Ninja: Wear a long-sleeve started bawling. No one knew what was wrong.” made her hands burn to the point where she couldn’t touch to get genetically tested,” Daugherty suggested. “Some people it takes is a quick stop at Goodwill. 6. The Skeleton: Wear all black, black shirt, black pants and black Freshman Gabrielle Skinner would later find out her best anything, Daugherty’s aunt decided to stop treatment and live don’t want to know if they have it, but if you have it, there are 3. Think inside the box: Use then use masking tape or duct tape shoes. Then tie a black headband friend’s mother had terminal breast cancer. out her last few months in peace. preventative medications you can take, so I feel it’s better to cardboard boxes and paint from (your choice), and arrange the tape around your forehead or wear a Breast cancer is a disease caused by abnormal cells growing After her aunt’s death, Daugherty’s mother found out she know.” the ETC to design your own Jack on your clothes to match the bones black face-mask. in an uncontrolled way. This disease affects one had the breast cancer susceptibility To educate people on the disease, October has been named in the box, domino or playing card in your body. It’s like an x-ray! in four women in the U.S. and is the second most gene 1 (more commonly referred to as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Taylor is joining in outfit. For the Jack in the box, put 7. The Angel: You’ve heard of common cancer for women behind skin cancer, BRCA 1) which is a gene vulnerable to against the fight. Trained professionals from the Grant County the box around your waist. Then the bed sheet ghost, but have you according to the American Cancer Society. mutating into breast cancer. It is more Cancer Services will come to the Olson Hall lounge Monday, wear bright clothes and a goofy hat. heard of the bed sheet angel? Use “It’s a hard issue because it takes away what a likely in people who have had relatives Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. to speak to women about breast cancer. Girls sad day for ocean, For the domino and the playing a white bed sheet, and cut holes for woman is,” Skinner said. “My best friend wants If she does have one of the with breast cancer. Daugherty has a will learn how to see warning signs and check themselves for soccer fans card, wear all black underneath. your head and arms. Then finish to have a mastectomy (surgical removal of breast genes, all hope is not lost. higher risk of having BRCA 1 or BRCA lumps on a regular basis. Depending on your creative skills, with a pipe cleaner halo. For an tissue) after she has children because of what she 2, another breast cancer susceptibil- “We are just really excited about informing the women of Paul the Octopus, a member of you could even be a TV, an iPod added angelic touch, cover the bed saw her mom go through and feels it’s better to ity gene. Daugherty said she’s getting Taylor about what they can do,” said Cancer Ministry Coordi- the Sea Life aquarium in Germany or a Rubik’s cube. The options are sheet in glitter spray. live than go through that.” tested for the genes this summer. nator Becki Dunway. “Some things are so simple, but have a and predictor of the World Cup endless. 8. The Rock Star: Wear torn Sophomore Diana Daugherty said her family If she does have one of the genes, all great impact.” finals, died on Tuesday. Paul had 4. The Clown: All you have to clothes, lots of jewelry and dra- was surprised to find out her great-aunt had hope is not lost. Daugherty’s mother correctly predicted the outcome of do is wear bright clothing that matic makeup. Then tease your breast cancer. She had been in recession from the disease for had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus), which cut all of Germany’s games by opening doesn’t match. You can find face hair, using lots of hairspray. Think over 30 years and even had a mastectomy. The doctors found her chances of getting breast cancer in half from 80 percent the lids of boxes containing the paint at Walmart, and get clothes skinny jeans and heavy metal. numerous tumors throughout her aunt’s body, including 17 in to 40 percent. team’s flag. Considered an oracle the brain. “If you have family members who have had breast cancer of the World Cup, many soccer fans deeply mourned his death and plan on erecting a permanent shrine in his absence. backyard brawl “Sheet Ghost”is one of many wallet-friendly costume ideas. Photo by Andrew Ketchum Taylor battles IWU outside israel The friendly rivalry between Taylor and Indiana Wes- the game continued in a similar manner. Second East be able to redeem itself? leyan (IWU) has been going on for years. This year’s easily defeated IWU’s women flag football team. A perfect touchdown pass from the Sammy II quarterback, i n s i g h t i n t o i s r a e l i - palestinian c o n f l i c t Backyard Brawl continued that trend after a year off. gABE BAIN Taylor’s crowd roared as the 2nd East Olson girls Jordan Cole, to Williams quickly answered that question. The Last Tuesday evening, the Middle flict between Muslims and Jews. While other factors ians than they are of Christians.” But in places where On Oct. 25, Taylor’s men and women flag football contributor plowed through IWU’s defense and rolled onto victory. touchdown left IWU behind as both Taylor teams completed the East Collegiate Association (MECA) are involved, it is basically a conflict between Israelis Muslim extremists have gained power, Palestinian intramural champions faced IWU’s champions. The men’s championship began shortly after, but sweep over their opponents in the Backyard Brawl. Meredith Sell and the Integration of Faith and who want the Old Testament “Promised Land” and Christians have been persecuted strongly, such as in “This game brought Taylor’s community together,” said Sammy II’s task would not be as easy as the women’s “2002 was the last time Taylor won, so this was a big win for Culture cabinet (IFC) showed Palestinians who believe they have a right to the same Gaza, where the Muslim extremist party Hamas came Taylor intramural director Abigail Hews. “All the dorms were out game. us,” Williams said. “Eight years, that’s enough for us to celebrate, contributor “Little Town of Bethlehem,” a docu- land. This clash has led to both non-violent and violent to power in 2005. there cheering on the team.” As the night drew on, the wind picked up, the temperature baby!” mentary on the Israeli-Palestinian When asked her stance on the conflict, Kuttab said, Taylor’s participants were from Sammy II and 2nd East Olson. dropped and the crowd became larger and louder. According to Bowser, friendly rivalries are good to have because conflict. Last to introduce the documentary was Tania “My stance is obviously going to be biased, since I am a Both teams were determined to bounce back after years of IWU On the first play of the men’s game, Sammy II gave the ball to at the end of the game, the two schools are not bitter toward one Kuttab, a Taylor student whose cousin was in the film. Palestinian. One thing I can say is that I am completely dominance. senior Pagel Williams and he rushed up the middle for a major another. Kuttab is also a Palestinian Christian who was born in against violence, whether it’s against Palestinians or IWU’s intramural director for nine years, Jillian Bowser, came gain in yards. Taylor soon scored on that drive and finished with “We were just excited about how many people came out,” Bowser Israel, in Qalandia, a suburb of East Jerusalem. “...as Christian-Americans, your role as Israelis.” up with the idea in 2001. Her reason for doing so: “to get the a 7-0 lead at half. said. “I think Taylor had more students here than Indiana Wes- “I was born to a Christian family,” she said. “My outsiders in this conflict is to be agents Violence closes doors. Taking sides without knowing school spirit up.” Midway through the second half, IWU scored on a short touch- leyan, which is great because we didn’t get to play them last year. Social network tokens grandfather on my dad’s side is a pastor and my fam- of peace instead of having an extremist both perspectives does the same. Students raised large banners and shook noisemakers when down pass to tie it up 7-7. With little time left on the clock and It was fun, and the guys’ game was a close game, which made it ily has always been Christian.” point of view that would divide us even “I recommend that Americans hear both sides of the the 2010 Backyard Brawl began. Taylor having possession of the ball, both crowds grew even a little bit more exciting.” Facebook is adding the ability to Several visits to the United States through her more.” story, instead of taking one side of the conflict,” she said. The women’s teams played first. Taylor started with a strong rowdier. buy “Credits,” the site’s digital childhood prevented much culture shock when Kuttab “I also think that especially as Christian-Americans, drive that resulted in a touchdown. The final minutes were big for the Taylor and IWU rivalry. Was currency. Deepening its part- moved to the U.S. with her family in 2007, her senior your role as outsiders in this conflict is to be agents Fortunately for 2nd East, Taylor’s women intramural champs, IWU going to continue their dominance, or would Taylor finally nership with Paypal, Facebook year of high school. Her dad was a guest professor at of peace instead of having an extremist point of view users will have the ability to buy Princeton University for one year, and Kuttab stayed that would divide us even more.” Credits and use them to pur- in the U.S. for college. Though she has spent the past few years in the chase virtual gifts or zgames. “I think I was a little disappointed and surprised States, Tania Kuttab, a junior and a psychology major, They can be purchased either to hear Americans ask me certain questions such as, conflicts. It puts Christians of all backgrounds in a plans to return eventually to the Middle East. online or at stores like Target. ‘So, are you a Muslim?’ right after I say that I’m a rough place. “I plan to go to graduate school to be a dietician and Palestinian,” she said. “Many Americans have this Palestinian Christians are, however, safer from go work in either the West Bank or Jordan, where my assumption that all Palestinians are Muslim.” This Israeli suspicion than Palestinian Muslims. parents currently live.” assumption subsequently affects how most see the “When I go through checkpoints, they read on my Even if it contains conflict, it is still her home. Look-A-LIKES Israeli-Palestinian conflict. passport that I am a Christian and let me go,” she said, You’ve seen them on an elliptical, pounding out The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not strictly a con- “because they are more suspicious of Muslim Palestin- 20 minutes of solid exercise and sweat. They pass you quickly on your way to the library, and you nearly drop your books in shock. Some twin, some doppelganger of a friend, roommate or civ- mr. fowler goes to washington ics professor is getting an exorbitant mess of A look inside the workings of Student Body President, John Fowler strawberries on their plate and you can’t stop staring. They have the same jawline, the same The student government here easier,” Fowler said. gait, the same everything but with a that tinge of at Taylor can be a hazy picture, He views his most important role as the student body “not them”ness. It’s uncanny. Totally unbelievable, Kyla Martin but senior Student Body Presi- president as understanding the students’ needs and especially since they also attend the little petri dent John Fowler’s vision for speaking with others in charge to meet those needs, dish that is Taylor University. contributor this group brings each position taking the representative role very seriously. Look-a-likes run rampant here, so Life together for a better purpose. One of the many topics Fowler constantly thinks and Times is featuring them weekly. If you have “It all fits together in a really cool way,” Fowler about is the stress students face. witnessed two people that look scarily similar to said, speaking of the different offices such as IFC, “We waste time stressing out over things,” he said. each other, please give us a head’s up and send in Media Marketing, Senate, Student Activities, Student “I think a lot of people know it, but they don’t feel it.” their names to [email protected]. We’ll Leadership, President of Finance and ICC. Fowler recognizes that lifting stress from the student take a couple pictures and everyone can revel in The responsibilities of each office are heavily body is not something that can be tangibly seen, espe- their utter “twin-ness.” unknown to many students, something Fowler wants cially right away. A solution may not be found today, to change. since the subject is quite vast, but hopefully in years “It’s one thing to just tell people what it is, and then to come, students will feel a difference. they’ll forget, but if you actually make the group useful To begin with, Fowler does not want to add more chaplin cellphone? and relevant, and part of to students’ plates. just what happens, then He wants to aid the A clip getting major hits online is Corn Maze, Hayrides, you don’t have to make other offices in mak- surprisingly from “The Circus,” a distinction...but that “...as Christian-Americans, your role as outsiders in this ing sure their pro- Pumpkin Patch a silent Charlie Chaplin film. The takes time,” he said. conflict is to be agents of peace instead of having an extrem- grams run smoothly, reason? A time-traveling woman

Fowler has goals in ist point of view that would divide us even more.” “supporting them in Photo by Luke Shuman appears. Walking down the street, mind for this year, but that [and] helping Open she appears to hold a cellphone John Fowler he stressed not rush- them do the best Friday 5-10 PM to her ear, something very odd

ing into changes simply they can with what Photo by Andrew Ketchum Saturday 1-10 PM for 1928. Check it out for yourself. Stu Poulson, freshman Ryan Yocum, senior because he thinks they they’ve been given.” formulated, he says, because he is waiting for God’s Sunday 1-6 PM are good ideas, but let- Events such as instruction. Teaching English in South Korea and ting students be a part of the process. Airband, hosted by ICC, are admired by Fowler, but in working in Manhattan are two options he is looking Fowler has actively sought out insight and discuss- different way than others may view them. into. ing his ideas with staff at Taylor such as President “In my mind, I see Airband [as having] nothing to do Fowler can be reached in his office on the top level Eugene Habecker. with the ‘night of.’ It’s all about wings getting together of the Union. 7351 S State Road 67, Muncie, In 47302 765-282-7293 [email protected] “It’s all about making those little tweaks that aren’t and being able to get to know each other and working necessarily in the students’ faces, but trying to work towards a common goal,” he said. behind the scenes so that [the students’] lives are Fowler’s plans for his own future are not completely Comic by Jack Galbraith

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hat do you get when you mix stephanie jewell For me, it all started with the episode hormonal teenage love triangles, contributor “Grilled Cheesus.” The dumb jock, Finn, burns unwed pregnancy, homosexual- his grilled cheese sandwich into a shape that ity and randomly breaking out creepily resembles the face of Jesus. He in song and dance? That’s right—television decides to pray to it, and low and behold, things start Wmega-hit “Glee.” But while this entertainment sensation coming true. I took it as farce until he began to pray for has garnered numerous awards and millions of fans, it things like getting to second base with his girlfriend. At gets more and more controversial with each episode. What that point, my tendency to gloss over things, including the started as a breath of fresh air for previous season’s “Like a Virgin” musical lovers of all ages is now medley about each character’s making headlines for a racy GQ wish to lose his or her virginity, photoshoot that elicited an angry I feel that the show’s was simply not going to cut it. I response from Katie Couric on had to admit it—the show was no national news. But has “Glee” edginess is turning into longer cute. It was legitimately really gone too far? offensive. Let’s start with a look at what distaste, and apparently I thought to myself, “This is “Glee” is all about. Obviously, it’s a show that shares a following a musical. The reason it works I’m not the only one of 15-year-old girls with Justin is that it is semi-believable Bieber. It can’t really get worse when the characters burst into than this.” But sadly, the next song—after all, they are part of a who thinks so. episode pushed the envelope even high school show choir. Once you further, with graphic visual and get over the few unrealistic times verbal homosexual references that they combust musically out- that producer Ryan Murphy had side of the rehearsal setting, it is really enjoyable to see previously said he would not show on a prime-time family nicely-prepared and choreographed performance numbers. show. Well, so much for that. And my respect. Songs range from classics like “Don’t Stop Believin’” This week’s episode is based on the “Rocky Horror by Journey, to Broadway numbers like “Defying Gravity” Picture Show,” with songs like “Sweet Transvestite” and and modern hits like Lady Gaga’s “Telephone.” In just 26 lyrics like “Touch-a-touch-a-touch-a-touch me; I want to episodes, 200 “Glee”-adapted songs have been produced be dirty.” And amid the hubbub of the GQ photo spread and are now being sold on iTunes. In fact, “Glee” recently starring three cast members that is being decried by the broke the Beatles’ record for the most songs on the Bill- Parents Television Council as “borderline pedophilia,” I board Hot 100 list by a non-solo act. And that’s for only a would think they might try to ease up a bit. season and a half of air-time. If pushing the envelope is what the producers of “Glee” We all know that “Glee” is popular. We see the shirts are going for, they certainly have done it well. Nonethe- claiming wearers as “Gleeks,” and we know that Tuesday less, the premise and musical productions of the show are nights at 8 p.m. are off-limits for doing anything with brilliant, no matter how questionable the content gets. ardent fans. I, too, was a part of this group of devoted Can’t it just be enough for people to drop whatever they followers until this season of “Glee.” I feel that the show’s are doing to belt out a perfectly choreographed verse of edginess is turning into distaste, and apparently I’m not “Somebody to Love”? I wish it was.

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Before I get too deep into kyle cook in a band, they should Their lead singer even had his back to this article, I think credit get some props. In their the audience a majority of the time. I contributor should be given where last two songs I was can understand turning around for a credit is due. IFC, good engaged by the music. song or two, but I think it shows their job putting this concert Then, they were gone in overall feelings toward us. together. In my three years at Taylor a blink of an eye. Maybe it was just the small size of I have never seen a concert get this This is where my problem begins. My the venue or maybe it was their “bat- much hype or seen so many people in first issue lies in the fact it took them tle” against the sound, but they came the union at one time. forever to warm up and get tuned. I off as playing haphazardly to quickly To be quite honest, I did not know am certain that not get out of a whole lot about Margot and the even Springsteen or Upland. Nuclear So and So’s going into this Dylan take that long Maybe it was the small size This was concert. I listened to their latest to get ready for a of the venue or maybe it was enacted album, “ Buzzard” three times before- show, and they play right after hand. I even listened to some of their to sold-out arenas. their “battle” against the their last older tracks. I felt that I knew enough The second and sound, but they came off as song, when about the kind of music they played larger problem was playing hapzardly to quickly they fled to enjoy their concert, and it was cer- that Margot had get out of Upland. the Union tainly something I looked forward to next to no stage as soon as throughout the week. presence. There humanly At the concert, I thought the music was no talking in possible. itself was good (not the best descrip- between songs whatsoever except Just to reiterate, I do not blame IFC tive word, I admit), but I wouldn’t say for the usual, “thanks for having us,” for bringing these guys in. I didn’t the band was great. Like their name, which was done very flippantly. In fact, think that the music was bad. On the they were a little above average. They one time after giving gratitude to the contrary, it was quite good. But just saved their show by playing a mod- crowd, Richard Edwards (the band’s like any job that you have, (and this erately censored version of “Broad lead singer) expressed, “This is quite is Margot’s job), you need to do it to Ripple is Burning.” an unusual town for us to play in.” the best of your ability, which I did Andrew Ketchum Photo by I also enjoyed it when they played I thought their general attitude was not see from Margot and the Nuclear Frontman Richard Edwards electrifies the some of their older songs. Any time one that portrayed the phrase, “We are So and So’s. crowd during last weekend’s concert. that strings can be used successfully much bigger than Taylor University.” Local Superstar(dumb) Events thad harmon Rule 1: never underestimate the But it has hardly stopped there. SEE Virtual Worlds, a video contributor ability of an American cultural game developer, recently committed to the production of Planet image to make money. Rule 2: if it Michael, an online massively multiplayer online experience. is possible in any way for an elite The game’s website (planetmichael.com if you’re looking for The Mystery Cafe is presenting a Tennesee Wiliams- group of wealth to manipulate circumstances so that their a quick giggle, followed closely by a pang of disgust) advertises, themed murder mystery titled ”Cat on a Hot Tin Street- wealth can augment, they will. Rule 3: in the event of someone’s “Live in the world of Michael Jackson...Make yourself a home car.” According to their website, “Tennessee Williams death, any facet of his or her life becomes fodder for profit. Rule on Planet Michael, where old and new friends can appreciate would love this spoof that combines his most famous 4: nothing is sacred. the magic of his music and commitment to spreading messages characters into one wild and woolly family! Blanche These are the four rules of superstardom. I warn you, they of love and peace.” Players will be able to walk about in virtual are highly confidential. Most aren’t even aware that they environments modeled after music video sets, donate to chari- Boudoir and Manly Cole-Slawski fatefully lock horns exist. Still, some ties, and will use song and dance to again at Fat Daddy’s birthday party. Only this time, it’s not of the most suc- overcome various obstacles, not just madness - it’s MURDER!” If you want a lighter take cessful spouses, violence. The game is scheduled on the upcoming Taylor Theatre production, this should beneficiaries to release in 2011. be your first stop. and children of The question you are indu- For more information, visit www.themysterycafeindy.com. famous dead- bitably asking yourself at this entertainers have point is, why? I think the answer exemplified these is peering out plainly through tenants to per- the transparent pointlessness of The Honeywell Center is proud to present “ABBA Ma- fection (cf. Jerry such a creation. Like underwear nia,” “a special concert presentation celebrating the Garcia’s death, with a portrait of the singer, like music and style of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable The Barnes pens, pencils, and tablecloths way. The timeless songs will take you back to a time Institute, Elvis, “honoring” his memory, the com- Bob Marley, etc). plete lack of necessity in such a when ABBA ruled the airwaves!” Tickets are $12- $25, a They’ve become creation points to the propitious small price to pay for the campy glory that is ABBA. a sort of de facto efforts of a select few to make For more information, visit www.honeywellcenter.org. precedent, their money off the name of a man implementation rendered silent and still, to be expected upon animated only by the sway of Broadway Across America is bringing “Dreamgirls” to the death of any a girl’s butt and the clicks of a The Murat Theatre. “With its powerful score and thought- popularly con- computer mouse. provoking story, “Dreamgirls” has touched audiences sumable icon. I’ve If I were a betting man, I’d be from 1980s Broadway to 21st Century Hollywood, intro- heard it rumored Image provided by videogamesblogger.com inclined to wager that the folks that they’re actu- at the Michael Jackson Estate, ducing some legendary breakthrough performances ally scribbled, ever so lightly, on the back of the Hollywood like so many before them, have discovered and are following along the way.” Combining on-stage fame with back- letters (no, it wasn’t me). with fierce precision, the four rules of superstardom. In doing so, stage drama, “Dreamgirls” is a show that shouldn’t be It’s been 16 months since Michael Jackson’s death, and from they fulfill their roles as heartless, tasteless, avaricious peons missed. a financial perspective, it seems that dying was the best move of the unreflective, unrepentant, mainstream entertainment For more information, visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. of his career. Michael Jackson’s estate has reportedly generated industry, and do a great disservice to the legacy and memory $1 billion dollars in revenue, profiting from memorabilia exhibi- of a clearly troubled man who was ultimately destroyed by the tions, lucrative music sales, and a concert film about Jackson’s machine that created him. How dumb. final rehearsal for London performances. 29 October 2010 opinions 7 Community life: Ltc, part one by Tim McDermott and Jonathan Povilonis

ronically referenced more often [T]his community is not defined by geogra- ping ourselves to achieve this goal, rec- than the Bible by Taylor students phy, but rather by active engagement in the ognizing that all other goals are pale in to instill guilt within the poten- Taylor educational mission.” comparison. tial wrongdoer, the Life Together The term “community” is quite often dis- We have subjected ourselves to this cov- Covenant (LTC) is infamously, yet regarded as cliché and even occasionally enant as a part of our active engagement incorrectly, associated with legalis- degraded by catch-phrases such as “the in the Taylor educational mission. Tempt- tic fundamentalism and insensible Taylor Bubble” to the point where one can ing as it may be to understand this active religiosity. However, although it actually despise his or her participation engagement as one pleases, we must strive is widely known that this connec- in it, but let us not devalue the blessing of to define it as it was intended. Could one tion is fallacious, it can be assume that if he was away from quite easy to overlook the the campus for the weekend, hav- importance of the LTC in ing left all schoolwork behind, that Iforming the foundational struc- he has left the bounds of the LTC ture of our beloved community. and is thus free to act as he pleases? Thus, out of our desire to bring We have found ourselves in the only This could be an interesting, but the forth a greater knowledge of an time of our lives when we can spend the significant difference rests in fact appreciation for this covenant, we that the student intends to return have attempted to undertake an near entirety of our weeks surrounded to his current studies and complete interpretation and a commentary by disciples of Christ. the semester, thus his absence does that will further reveal its purpose. not disengage him from the mis- Over then next few months, we sion—the only way in which a stu- will share with you the reflections dent could release himself from the of two students pursuing the sig- responsibilities and expectations of nificance of the LTC in our lives as this covenant would be to complete members of the Taylor community. the semester or formally withdraw It is obvious that within our limitations, living in such a community. It is possible from his classes. we are unable to address every sentence that we have found ourselves in the only Our purpose is not to make a mockery of within the document, but we seek to bring time of our lives when we can spend the the LTC. Rather, we seek to make known forth those which we have found especially near entirety of our weeks surrounded by the value that it has in our community normative to the whole of its message. We disciples of Christ. What better an oppor- as well as increase the appreciation for it begin with first half of the introduction of tunity to grow and mature in him?! among the student body. Over the coming the Covenant: At times we may be inclined to believe weeks, we will continue to pursue a more Taylor University is a community of that choosing to live as Christians inten- complete understanding of this document Christians intentionally joined together for tionally joined together, we have removed that governs our lives as members of the academic progress, personal development the opportunity to minister Christ’s Taylor community. and spiritual growth. We are a “Christ- redemptive love to a world in need. We centered educational institution, and an find that such a criticism is shortsighted evangelical, interdenominational covenant and ignorant in nature. By choosing to live community committed to advancing life- in Taylor’s community, we have made a long learning and ministering the redemp- conscience choice, understanding that in tive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need... delaying our efforts we are better equip-

the community that once was football and Passion

Until this semester, I enjoyed a Then there was the time when I They were shouting and I was automatically struck sizeable helping of the “inten- Robbie Maakestad was standing alongside my buddy sweating. They were flinging jenna stupar by the fact that I had never tional community” here at Taylor. at the urinal, when he began to their arms wildly. They were contributor seen any of the 10 other peo- contributor Throughout my first two years as question me on my vast knowl- emotional wrecks. They were ple in the room that worked a student, I had that idea blud- Rather, my issue is the destruc- edge of women. Suddenly, I could boys watching a football game. up about anything, ever. And it was over geoned into my brain at every tion of community. no longer hear his words over the This behavior was not shocking to me. a mere football game. Why is it that a bad opportunity. If Dr. Habecker woke Several times I have strolled din of the Led Zeppelin-concert- I grew up with my brother and four male call in a football game, of all the injus- me at 3 in the morning by beam- into the bathroom and been blown level noise coming from the blow cousins, all die-hard Packers fans, and tices in the world, is what ignites that ing a flashlight into my face and away by the sound of a squad of dryers. A chance for advice-giving was often subjected to their green-and- passionate fire? Why is it that a recre- screamed, “What do you like most Indy cars revving their engines was destroyed. gold emotion on game ational activity, though about Taylor?” I would have imme- I fondly remember the late- day. And, though I am very fun, is capable of diately responded with a cheery, night theological discussions with sure this is shocking stirring up so much “The intentional community, of Several times I my buddies while flossing and for those who know emotion in us? course,” and fallen right back into brushing our teeth, long before the me, I often found Why is it that a bad call in Why is it that we are a death-like slumber. However, have strolled into days of electric hand-drying. My myself participating a football game, of all the willing to scream our lately my stance on the situation the bathroom and tear ducts twitch as I reminisce on in the Packer passion heads off at the injus- has drastically shaken. the days of old when talking in the as well—loud cheers, injustices in the world, is tice of a holding penalty “What could have obliterated been blown away bathroom was actually possible. trash talk and all. what ignites that passionate oversight but unwilling your warm, fuzzy regard for the by the sound of Now, some of you may think For some reason, fire? to even lift a finger to ideal-communal-intentionality,” I’m being overly dramatic. Unfor- however, the impas- aid the 10-year-old girl you ask? One thing and one thing a squad of Indy tunately, that is not the case. I sioned behavior that I in Cambodia who is alone: the automated hand dryers. cars revving their valued my bathroom discussions witnessed during my forced to sexually serve Before all of you environmentally- highly, and I would love to have most recent Monday 15 “clients” every single friendly folks out there freak out, engines in our them back. I’ve thought long, and night football game day? let me clarify: I am not going to showers. I’ve thought hard for a solution. shocked me. I had never seen any of the I’m not saying it’s wrong to enjoy a bash the eco-friendly agenda sup- Is it possible to attach some sort students in my company as passionate as football game. I’m not even saying it’s ported by the hand dryers. I am of muffler to the blow dryers? Or I was during that football game. wrong to get into a good game. I am say- not opposed to saving trees (in what about a modified trumpet- Passion. I know I have already over- ing if we were able to direct even half of fact, I am quite thankful for their mute? Get those engineering used that word, which, coming from a that passion to a different type of cause, carbon dioxide-eliminating and in our showers. Oh wait, it’s just students on it, ASAP (that sci- Writing Center employee, is a cardinal we could be changing the world. If we shade-providing capabilities). For the reverberation of the hand dry- ence building isn’t being built writing sin, but I am attempting to make educated ourselves about a handful of the those of you expecting a column ers. The other day I was carrying for nothing). I would not propose a point. injustices around the world, our hearts bashing the installation of hand on a meaningful, stall-to-stall a return to the paper towel dis- The passion, or “intense desire or would cause us to become passionate dryers, that is not my reason for chat with my wing-mate, when pensers (even though 99.9% of enthusiasm for something,” that flooded about them. And then we could use that writing. I am not going to decry someone decided to wash their campus would probably vote for the room every time a referee made a passion to start a revolution for good the extreme safety hazard that hands, and subsequently to dry it), because I know it does not fit bad call or a touchdown was scored was around the world. sopping-wet bathroom floors pres- them. That’s when the earthquake the “green” trend that is sweeping absolutely tangible. You could hear it. You Because any true Packers fan knows ent across campus. I am not even of sound rocked our stalls, inter- the nation. All I know is that some could see it. You could feel it. And it made that passion can get you places . . . like going to complain about the gen- rupting any chance at hearing sort of drastic action needs to be me feel awful. maybe this year’s Super Bowl? eral dampness of people’s hands about my buddy’s struggle with taken to salvage the shattered because of the ineffective drying self-image. An opportunity for remains of the intentional com- they provide. encouragement was obliterated. munity that Taylor once fostered.

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Last week it was suggested in the article “After Prop. 7 Comes…” that the repeal of prop. 8 in What is God’s view on homosexuality? 1 Corinthians 6:9 says “Do you California was an inevitable change. Not all change is good. There is a very fine line between not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? change and progress. As Christians, we are called to progress, not change. When it comes to Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor the gay marriage debate, many Christians have simply stood on the sidelines watching the sodomites…” If the Bible speaks out against the practice, shouldn’t we as well? world work it out. Repealing Prop. 8 wasn’t a step forward for our society. It was a step back. Change is inevitable. Any nation that ceases to move will be destroyed. But it is up to Why has our generation grown up with this idea that old things are bad and new things the nation to decide whether its change will take the form of progression or regression. As are good? As Christians, we should feel worried by the ease with which our society throws Christians, our entire goal for this world is to progress toward a godly future. Christians away traditions and replaces them with the latest fad. Change and progress are two different have been called into every walk of life and society to change it for Christ. Marriage is no things. Progress is defined as “advance or development toward a better, more complete, or exception. In this case, our quickest way forward is to realize that we have been moving in more modern condition,” while change is defined simply as “to make or become different.” It the wrong direction. would be absolutely correct to suggest that driving off a cliff is a change in direction, but it -Tyler Holmes would be foolish to say that it is progress toward your destination. Likewise, the legalization of gay marriage would be a change, but not necessarily progress.

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Trojan sports WOmen’s IN BRIEF

Men’s Basketball review (0-0) Preceeding their loss to soccer falls Grace, women’s soccer 11/02 Cincinnati Christian shut out Michigan-based 7 p.m. Davenport University, 2-0. 11/05 at Purdue-Calumet Freshman Molly Drooger Tip-Off Classic versus scored both goals during to grace Judson 8:30 p.m. the match, and sopho- more Corri Sehr recorded four saves in goal for the Women’s Trojans. gabriel bain Basketball (0-0) Contributor results Men’s Cross 10/30 versus Hanover Col- Country lege (Scrimmage) 11 a.m. The women’s soccer team was defeated by the 11/01 versus Franklin Col- results Grace College Lancers in their last regular lege (Scrimmage) 7 p.m. 10/23 Great Lakes Invita- season game of the year on Wednesday. tional 17th of 27 The lady Trojans (10-7, 3-5) were shutout, Football (5-3, 3-1) 1-0 by Grace (8-9-1, 4-4) despite attempting Schedule many shots, most of which were on target. results 11/06 MCC Championships 10/23 at Trinity Interna- at St. Patrick’s Park - Taylor out-shot Grace 18 to 8. Twelve were tional W, 25-10 (South Bend, Ind.) 12 p.m. on goal. 11/20 NAIA National Cham- Taylor’s head coach Scott Stan commented Schedule pionships - (Fort Vancouver, on the importance of this game. 10/30 Marian 1 p.m. Wash.) 11:45 a.m. “It’s extremely important because now review we have to play on artificial grass instead 241 rushing yards garnered review of regular grass, and we don’t get to train mostly by sophomore run- Men’s cross country fin- ning back Taylor Johnson ished 17th of 28 teams at on it,” Stan said. “We have to go to Indy and and senior running back the Great Lakes Invitational play a team that handled us easily during the Corey Anderson helped in Grand Rapids, Mich. last regular season.” drive Trojan football to Saturday. Senior Adam a victory against Trinity Schroer led the pack again The Trojans had control of the ball most of International last Saturday. with a 25:40 8k time and the game but were not able to capitalize on Senior Bryan Onuselogu, a 27th-place overall fin- sophomore Brett Currens, ish in the 313-man race. their strong possession. and freshman Luke Currens Sophomore Corbin Slater Taylor’s offense quickly got started when led the defense with one followed Schroer as the freshman forward Molly Drooger took two Photo by Tim Riethmiller interception each. second man in the pack with a 27:07 and a 100th shots on goal in the first seven minutes. Both Sophomore forward Cara Andjelich fights to control the ball against a Grace defender during overall finish. Wednesday’s loss to the Lancers. shots were blocked by Grace College’s goalie, Men’s Soccer (10- Carmen Barnhill, who finished the game 7-1, 4-3-1) Women’s Cross with 12 saves. for Taylor to score. Over the next 30 minutes, Grace went onto victory. results Country The first half seemed to go back and Taylor fired five shots, with three on goal. “It’s too late when you dig a hole,” Stan 10/16 versus Indiana forth between missed shots for both Taylor Grace’s defense was tough, making it difficult said. “[Grace] put everybody behind the Wesleyan L, 3-1 results and Grace. Heading into the half, the score for Taylor to score. ball in the second half, so it was hard to get 10/19 versus Grace W, 2-1 10/23 Great Lakes Invitational 13th of 25 remained at a 0-0 tie. Grace regained possession toward the end through.” Schedule The second half started off with two shots of the half and aimed two shots at Taylor’s Drooger led the Trojans with five shots in 10/30 at MCC Tournament Schedule from Taylor within the first three minutes of goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Corri Sehr the game followed by junior Kelsey Lauffer First Round versus Saint Francis 3:30 p.m. 11/06 MCC Championships the half, both of which were blocked. stopped both of the shots. with three. at St. Patrick’s Park - 11/06 at MCC Tournament (South Bend, Ind.) 11 a.m. Grace’s forward Keeley Booher had a long The lady Trojans quickly brought the ball Drooger said it was a tough loss since it Semifinals TBA pass to teammate Kristin Yocum, who beat up the field with a last-chance effort to try was the last home game of the regular sea- 11/20 NAIA Championships 11/13 at MCC Tournament - (Fort Vancouver, Wash.) out all the Taylor defenders to score the first to score. Sophomore midfielder Emily Von son. It was the senior’s last game at home Championship TBA 10:30 p.m. goal of the game. Booher’s pass and Yocum’s Raesfeld took a quick shot right outside the as well. review goal were the only assist and goal of the game goalie box in the 89th minute of the game. Taylor’s next game will be in the Mid-Cen- Men’s soccer went 2-2 review for the lady Lancers. Barnhill made a short dive toward the ball tral College Conference tournament Satur- within its last four games, Women’s cross country fin- There was still plenty of time on the clock and pulled it in. Taylor’s time ran out and day at 1 p.m. against Marion in Indianapolis. all of which were against ished 13th of 25 teams at MCC opponents. Freshman the Great Lakes Invitational forward JT Briggs scored in Grand Rapids, Mich. last the first goal of his colle- Saturday. Juniors Kirstin giate career during Taylor’s Hegelein and Ashley Henry loss to Bethel during led the pack with times of homecoming weekend. 18:57 and 19:30 respective- volleyball takes win on the road ly. Hegelein finished 27th, while Henry finished 44th Women’s Soccer in the 271-woman race. After dropping the first set, the daniel morrill the set, but too many unforced lor with 54 assists while sophomore Courtney (10-7, 3-5) volleyball team went on to win the Contributor Trojan errors at the end of the set Hershberger led the team with 16 digs and next three sets in a row to win on led to a 25-22 Spring Arbor victory. four aces. results 10/23 versus Davenport the road at Spring Arbor Wednesday night. Taylor continued to make errors in the “It was a total team effort, hands down,” W, 2-0 Volleyball (26-5, The victory clinched the Trojan’s third con- second set, and Spring Arbor jumped out to Smith said. “Defense, offense, setting, serving. 10/27 versus Grace L, 1-0 14-0) secutive outright regular season conference a 10-1 lead. But the Trojans regained focus It was all around great play.” results championship. This is the fourth year in a and went on a 24-10 run to win the second The Trojans continue play today at 2 p.m. Schedule 10/30 at MCC Tournament 10/23 at Grace W, 3-1 row that Taylor has claimed at least a share set 25-20. when they square off against No. 2 Lee as First Round (Indianapolis, 10/27 at Spring Arbor W, of the title. With the win Taylor improved to “We eliminated our errors and focused on a part of the Georgetown College Boneyard Ind.) versus Marian 1 p.m. 3-1 25-6 on the season and 14-0 in conference. playing our game by not letting anything Brawl in Georgetown, Ky. this weekend. 11/06 MCC Tournament Schedule “For us this is just one step toward our goal they did dictate how we responded,” Knowl- Lee is undefeated this year, 26-0. The Tro- Semifinals TBA 11/13 MCC Tournament 10/29-30 at Georgetown of the national tournament, and competing ing said. jans will also play Campbellsville, Savanah Championship TBA (Ky.) for a national championship,” said head coach Taylor was able to hold momentum for the College of Art and Design and Georgetown. 11/03 versus Huntington Brittany Smith. “But it is something that we rest of the match. After a 10-10 tie in the Both Campbellsville and Georgetown have 7 p.m. want to celebrate, and we’re really excited third set, the Trojans went on a 40-18 run received NAIA Top 25 votes in this week’s 11/05 versus Indiana Wes- leyan (Senior Night) 7 p.m. about the consistency that we have in our to close out the match, winning the third set coaches’ poll. program.” 25-18, and dominating the fourth set 25-10. “It should be a great tournament for us,” The consecutive regular season champion- “It was great to see the team play with so Smith said. “It’s another chance to go against ships are a first in Taylor volleyball history. much trust in each other, and also what we some really good competition and have a “The seniors have been a part of all of those are capable of doing,” Smith said. “And It was couple of really good matches.” teams, and we were all really excited,” said great to see our team rebound and respond Taylor continues conference play tomor- sophomore defensive specialist Hope Knowl- in the way that they did.” row as they travel to Trinity International ing. Junior Kelsey Pritchard had 18 kills in the University for a 1 p.m. game. The first set of the match went back and match, and moved to 7th all-time for Taylor forth. The teams traded points for much of in that category. Junior Besty Brown led Tay-

Cross Country finishes regular season

Light rain dampened the andrew morgan with an average time 5 and 8 kilometer Great sports editor of 19:46. Olivet Naza- Lakes Invitational cross rene took first place in country courses in Grand the competition. Rapids, Mich., last Saturday morn- The men’s race began at noon ing. By midday, the surface of each with runners tightly packed on course had dried, ready for both Tro- their marks. Hundreds of runners jan cross country teams’ cleats to dig densely poured onto the 8k course in and compete within a mass of 584 illuminated by sunshine. other runners. “The temperature was near 60 “It was our biggest meet of the year, degrees, which is perfect for running,” with some of the best NAIA competi- Schroer said. tion we’ll see, along with a few teams Schroer quickly separated from from our conference,” senior Adam the nine-man Trojan squad at the Schroer said. sound of the gun and continued to Photo by Andrew Ketchum Women’s cross country finished span the gap between him and the Athlete of the Week 13th place in their respective other runners. He crossed the finish 25-team competition, and the men line with a 25:40 time and an overall finished 13th of 27. 23rd placement within the 313-man Kirstin Hegelein The women’s teams began com- race. The race marked a personal petition at 11 a.m., as they took best for Schroer, improving his time Year: Junior their mark on the 5k starting line. by more than a minute. Hometown: Rochester, Mich. Nearly 300 runners exploded from “Going into the race I knew I was their marks as the gun sounded, ready to run another [personal Location on Campus: 3rd North English! and junior Kirstin Hegelein pushed record], but I was very excited to Before this year, I haven’t really her way to the front of the Trojan see that large of an improvement,” had a nickname, but the girls have pack. She led all 11 Taylor runners Schroer said. Nicknames: started calling me “Poppins” through the 5k, posting a 18:57 time Sophomore Corbin Slater was the because I have, basically, anything you would ever need for a run. and finishing 27th overall. Hegelein closest to follow Schroer with a 27:07 has led the women’s Trojan pack in and a 100th overall finish. Sopho- Tea or Coffee: water, chocolate milk or Gatorade each of the five meets held this year. more Caleb Pack, senior Brian Tren- Preferred running Nike all the way! Senior Janet Redding, sophomore cher, senior Matt Bane, freshman shoe brand: Kelly Vanhousen, junior Amilia Mark Oliver and freshman Andy Strangest thing Francis, junior Meredith Piacentini Fitch all finished for the remainder meal transfers on meet days... you’ve ever eaten: and freshman Tanya Rogers capped of the top seven team scorers. off the seven-woman Trojan squad The invitational provided the only Kindergarten teacher in a Michi- that qualified for placement scoring remaining competition before enter- Dream Job: gan town near Lake Michigan or Lake Huron. as a team. ing the MCC championships for both Women’s cross country finished teams. The Trojan men and women’s A super long dirt trail back at home the race with a total score of 341 cross country team will compete - it’s great to get off the roads and Best place to run: just forget about everything that is Photo By Andrew Ketchum and an average time of 19:55. Their again on Saturday, Nov. 11 at St. going on by being surrounded by Senior Adam Schroer improved his best eight kilometer time from closest leading competitor was 12th Patrick’s Park in South Bend, Ind. God’s creation! 26:39 to 25:40 during The Great Lakes Invitational last Saturday. place Illinois Tech with 303 points