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A student frequenting the new Brandt Cafeteria will find cheerful employees, an attractive dining area, an array of food-and An ode to the talent of non-biodegradable Styrofoam plates, a feature Christopher Walken and that has some students upset. 'The Rundown' Earthtones, a campus organization dedi­ Page 12 cated both to raising consciousness of envi­ ronmental issues and making the campus more Sports environmentally friendly, recently sent a letter XC ecstacy to Dining Services regarding the Styrofoam Valparaiso firefighters pack away their ladders following an equipment failure in the lower level of Guild plates. Hall. Students were evacuated after smoke was seen billowing through the building's ductwork. "While we acknowledge Styrofoam may be an easy alternative in dining, we feel it has Jenn Klein filled my room with smoke." Varughese a variety of negative properties," said the let­ TORCH WRITER found building resident assistant Aaron ter, authored principally by Earthtones mem­ Gingenrich returning to his room when she ber Matthew Van Den Broeke. "While Women come in fifth of Residents of Guild and Memorial Hall asked him to assess the situation. Styrofoam takes less energy to produce than 26 schools in Indiana were evacuated from their building around After locating the cause of smoke and comparable paper products, it should be noted Page 18 6:15 p.m. Monday as Valparaiso City securing the building's safety, students were that Styrofoam is made of petroleum-based Firefighters, Memorial Ambulance and city allowed to re-enter the buildings 25 minutes products, which are non-renewable. Second, and campus police arrived in response to later. no varieties of Styrofoam are truly biodegrad­ smoke rising from the building's lower level. "This is a common occurrence in ongo­ able." News 1 A fan motor in a ground-floor circula­ ing maintenance across campus you cannot The letter goes on to suggest that either Weather 2 tion unit burnt out, causing smoke to filter predict when a motor is going to burn out," paper products or ceramic plates be used VUPD Beat 2 through air ducts to the student lounge area. said Physical Plant Director Fred Plant. instead. The motor's thermo core overheated, caus­ "Approximately 10 to 12 motors are "We're at least trying to get Dining Announcements 3 ing the "circuit breaker to trip and smoke to replaced campus-wide every year. If we do Services to consider our suggestions," Van Open Book 5 escape through the air ducts. The haze and not have a motor in storage it usually takes Den Broeke said. "We want to work with them Opinion 7 smoke prompted students concerns. about a week to replace," said Plant. to make sure the best option is utilized." A&E 9 Junior Daisy Varughese was near the Physical plant has disconnected the Valparaiso University Dining Services Features 13 study lounge when she started to smell and burnt fan motor from the air circulation unit decided to use Styrofoam for a number of rea­ see the haze from the smoke. "The aroma until a new motor arrives and is replaced; sons. Brandt and Wehrenberg Cafeterias share ValPoll 15 smelled of burning plastic and I remembered meanwhile, the first floor of Guild will go Clips & Classifieds 16 my freshman year when my hot pot burned it without air conditioning. see page 4 Sports 17 •PROTEST page 2, The Torch NEW: September 26, 2003

New phone system male escort were came to her aid. The not as a response to girls •ATTACK walking to the Hispanic male fled on foot. being attacked, but to to offer wireless CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 High Pointe ; Lloyd suggests that enhance the safety and Apartments. students utilize the Student security of the campus," of Valparaiso Police A young man, strik­ Escort Service when travel­ Lloyd said. communications Department and found no ingly similar in description ing at night, saying that "I would much rather EIS to embark on first major telephone reports similar to this par­ to the attacker on Mclntyre more than 25,000 students spend my dollars on a ticular case. approached her in an use the service every year. network restructuring since 1988 _ proactive way to protect However, in a Sept. attempt to grab her purse. "It's a proactive pro­ students than investigating Sarah Benczik 13 attack, a woman off- The female put up a gram started 16 years ago crimes against them." TORCH WRITER campus was the victim of fight and an attempted purse snatch­ hung on to Valparaiso University is updating to a new ing. The incident hap­ her purse as phone system to replace the current network pened at around 2:30 a.m. her male installed in 1988. when the victim and her companion It will be up and running by the end of spring break, and although it is over six months away, it really will be something to look forward to. "This is a move to position ourselves in the mNever walk or jog alone at future" said Mike Yohe, the executive director of VU's Electronic Information Systems. night Always go with another Yohe said that the new system will be espe­ person or in a group. cially equipped for the future of EIS as it will be capable of supporting features such as voice ^Utilize the Student Escort over the Internet, wireless communication, mes­ Service for evening travel by saging, e-mail, voicemail, fax integration and voice recognition. calling 464-5243. "The construction of the Christopher Center has really given us a great opportunity to wWhen walking at night, avoid do this," said Yohe. "Our current system is out­ secluded or dimly lit areas. dated and hard to maintain." Stay away from wooded areas The new phone system will have a much greater capacity to handle information or locations where shrubs or exchange." New and more lines will be installed, buildings might provide cover and they will be better organized as well as re­ for assailants. labeled. Among the many advantages to the new w If personal safety is in danger, phone system is its capability of monitoring itself. utilize one of the 40+ Campus Detected problems will be directly report­ Emergency Phones which auto­ ed to the local Verizon hub. Currently, it can take matically connect to VUPD. a repair man up to two hours to make it to VU, and that is after EIS has detected a problem. mAlways be alert as to what is With the new system it will be possible to have problems solved in less than an hour. going on in your surroundings A 20 year old junior was attacked near the corner of Mclntyre and Union on the night of The official transfer will occur around next Sept. 23 in an attempted robbery. VUPD is currently investigating the case. spring break. Verizon will get the system set up, and then the lines will be moved one at a time over to the new system. "I can see a lot of potential in our new rela­ tionship with Verizon," said Yohe. "It is an excit­ ing partnership for future business." EIS hopes to have new phone lines to Mueller, Schnabel, Meier and Urschel Halls before the beginning of serious winter weather, as those are in the worst shape right now. The most noticeable change affecting stu­ VUPD dents will be individual, rather than shared, voicemail boxes. In addition, administrators will receive new and updated features, as well as new hard­ A service of Valparaiso University Police Department ware. "The most exciting thing about this phone September 23 system is its reliability and ease of mainte­ September 12 ^A student reported her vehicle had been ^ A student reported to VUPD that his bike had nance," said Yohe. "And as technology develops, this system will be capable of handling the most struck. An unknown vehicle struck her vehicle been stolen from Lankenau Hall. The owner advanced changes." while parked in lot #8. A report was made. unlocked the bike to load it into his vehicle. While going for the vehicle, an unknown male subject in his late twenties rode off with the September 20 bike. The suspect traveled east off campus and &59 p VUPD and Valparaiso Fire responded to the could not be located. QUKKCASL Center for the Arts in reference to a fire alarm. The building was checked and no problems ^ VUPD responded to Union and Mclntyre Ct. TONIGHT: SAT PM: could be found. The alarm was reset. in reference to a battery. A female student Dank Raindrops reported an approaching male subject Low 48° Low 45° knocked her down. The unknown suspect fled September 22 north on Mclntyre Ct. The student was not SAT AM: SUN AM: injured. This case is currently under investiga­ ^VUPD and Valparaiso Fire Department Uplifting tion. Soggy Start responded to Guild Hall in reference to a fire High 59° High 60° alarm. A pull station had been activated due to smoke. A faulty heater motor caused the smoke. The fire department cleared the smoke from the area. For your safety, read the above safety tips.

MONDAY: Partly sunny, 58°/37° TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, 55°/39° WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, 61°/37° September 26, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 3 EIS adds online calendar program to list of services Sun One Personal Calender System gives technological update for organizational options Becca Klusman eral features that all users will find particularly helpful. ning for the fall semester. TORCH WRITER For example, both events and tasks can be record­ "We are always working for ways technology can ed in the calendar. Events include meetings and appoint­ help members of the Valpo community work more effi­ Students and faculty will no longer have to worry ments, while tasks include flexible to-do lists for which ciently and effectively," said Yohe. about running out of squares on their desk calendars optimal completion deadlines can be set. E-mails are sent to users by the system reminding with the help of Electronic Information Services and the People who choose to set up events on the calen­ them of events and tasks on their calenders are one of Sun One Personal Calendar system, a new digital per­ dars can invite other users to attend these events. If the those ways to increase efficiency. sonal calendar system is now in place. invitee is also a user, a tentative event is placed on their "Since I don't have a calendar at my desk, I can "This [system] was a natural evolution from the own calendar when they receive the invitation. look things up online now when I need to know," soph­ paper appointment book," said Mike Yohe, executive If they are not a current user, the invitee receives an omore Erin Adgent said. director of EIS. e-mail with a calendar-like attachment that they can use In the near future, users will be able to synchronize Various forms of computer-based calenders have to develop their own hard copy of a personal calendar. the Sun One calendar with the calendar features on been around for many years. Windows for Workgroups Another useful feature of the system is the ability either a Palm-based or Windows-CE-based personal dig­ and Novell Groupwise first began to feature sharable to share calendars between users. ital assistants. group calendars in the 1990s. Yohe described this as an especially useful feature "We are also working on a way for people to select "We have been looking for a web-based sharable for classes and organizations that are group-work heavy, items from the University's online events calendar and calendar for some time," said Yohe. • thus requiring large amounts of coordination between copy them to the personal calendar," said Yohe. Out of 632 colleges and universities that responded members. EIS is also working on developing a way to export to the Campus Computing Project's annual survey in "Everything else is on the computer, so this makes class schedules from DataVU to the Sun One system. 2002, only 20 percent offered electronic personal calen­ it pretty handy. I'm glad we're keeping up with tech­ Other electronic advances that EIS are working on dar systems. Valparaiso University will now be joining nology," sophomore Allison Thilmony said. to assist the busy lives of students and professors include the steadily increasing percentage of users. EIS has been looking into developing this type of wireless networking and a one-card system with the new To use VU's new system, users must have a com­ personal calendar system since 1998. That year, the cal­ identification cards. puter with an Internet browser and a,VU e-mail user- endar system was named as one of the strategic objec­ In the future, students can also anticipate a portal name and password. tives to be tackled over the next five years. system, additional support for hand-held computers and "The global feature of the calendar is pretty neat," "We looked for a commercially-available system further improvements in classroom technology. said senior and EIS help-desk employee Erich Keller. rather than trying to develop one ourselves," Yohe said. However, until that time arrives, EIS expects the EIS selected the Sun One system with the needs of VU acquired the software in the spring of 2003 and Sun One system to gradually grow in popularity around the students, faculty and staff in mind, and there are sev­ worked over the summer to get the program up and run­ campus.

Study abroad applications Applications are now being accepted for spring 2004 study-abroad programs in Got a knack for news? Hangzhou, China; Osaka, Japan; Puebla, Mexico; Windhoek, Namibia; and Paris, France. The deadline is Oct. 10. Applications are also being accepted for fall 2004 Write for the Torch programs in Hangzhou, China; Cambridge, England; Paris, France; Reutlingen, Germany; Granada, Spain; Osaka, Japan; and Windhoek, Namibia. The EARLY APPLICATION deadline is Nov. 7. Stop by the International Studies Office, Meier 137, or call ext. 5333 for further information. torch, news @valpo. edu 2002-2003 yearbooks requested The staff of The Beacon is asking that any students willing to donate copies of the 2002-2003 yearbook for archival purposes please contact Angela.Kneifel @ valpo.edu Degree candidate applications Students who wish to receive their degrees at the end of the Spring Semester or Summer Session 2004 must apply for their degrees on a form provided for this pur­ pose by the Registrar's Office no later than Oct. 1. Applications are available in the Registrar's Office and at http://www.valpo.edu/registrar/applicationsindex.html. Applications submitted after Oct. 1 require approval of the appropriate Academic Dean.

VISA hosts International Food Bazaar VISA will be hosting their International Food Bazaar on Oct. 4 on the Huegli lawn. Tents will be set up offering samples of numerous international cuisine.

Engineers Without Borders Presentation Professor Elizabeth Gingerich will be giving a presentation at 8 p.m. Sept 30 in Gellersen 131 regarding last year's Engineers Without Borders engineering project in Mali. Food will be provided. The local VU EWB will be giving updates on its own project and how those present can help. V.O.I.CE. Informational Meeting Looking for a way to get involved? Interested in helping others? Check out V.O.I.CE. (Volunteer Opportunities in Community Engagement) on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. in the Lankenau Cafe. New people are always welcome. China Club Convening Join a group of students who want to increase awareness around campus of the Chinese culture through various activities. Tentative activities include trips to Chicago Chinatown, dinners at local Asian restaurants, guest lectures, campus cele­ brations, screenings of Chinese movies and more. China Club meets every Tuesday during Noodle Lunch (11:00-11:40 a.m.) at Huegli Hall. The first activity will be a trip to Chinatown Oct. 12. If you have questions, contact Carl at ext. 6344.

Blood Drive VU Law School blood drive Oct. 1 from 2-7 p.m. in Wesemann Hall student lounge. page 4, The Torch NEW: September 26, 2003 environmentally sound. "It seems to me that we can do bet­ •PROTEST ter than we are," said Professor Daniel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Arkkelin. a single kitchen, so the use of china is Several years ago, Arkkelin* and impractical. It would be difficult for Eberhardt were members of a committee employees to navigate the narrow pas­ that combined Arkkelin's research about sage to the kitchen with a cart full of the psychology of recycling with grant breakable china, and dangerous accidents money obtained from Porter County to might occur. The question, then, became improve campus recycling. They institut­ which disposable material to opt for. ed the current campus system in which "We really deliberated about it," the student is presented with convenient said Sue Dunlap, Director of Dining bins for non-recyclable trash, plastics, Services. "We discussed things at all lev­ glass and paper products. els." "As a college campus, we're kind of Styrofoam won out over paper in the middle," Eberhardt said about VU's plates because of several advantages. level of environmental consciousness. Styrofoam is more affordable. When hot "We do better than some, but there are food is placed on a Styrofoam plate, it many who do better than us." insulates far better, keeping the student's She cited Middlebury College in hand from being burned. The plates are Vermont as a campus with exceptionally also more durable, a necessity since high consciousness of environmental washable silverware is used in Brandt issues. The university offers various stu­ Cafe. dent and faculty groups that address these "I was adamant about providing issues, a program to provide students reusable silverware," Dunlap said. with opportunities to enjoy and explore The plates are used by Dining nature, and even a house for especially Services employees to serve the hot foods environmentally concerned students. available at each meal. Paper boat-shaped Here at VU, balancing cost, conven­ containers and plastic cups are still avail­ ience, and environmental friendliness able for salad bar items in Brandt Cafe. remains an issue, as in the case of the "We try to provide as many options Styrofoam plates. as possible," said Dunlap. The plates, however, are not as Earthtones has worked hard over the unfriendly as they once were to the envi­ years to improve campus waste manage­ ronment. Dunlap pointed out that the ment practices. Biology professor Laurie process by which Styrofoam is manufac­ Eberhardt estimates that about 15 years tured has become less harmful. No longer ago Earthtones started VU's recycling do harmful chlorofluorocarbons escape program. The program was subsequently into the atmosphere to alter the ozone taken over by Physical Plant and con­ layer. The Polystyrene Packaging tracted out to Able Disposal. Council, an organization of producers of Earthtones also used grant money from Styrofoam and similar products, asserts The Brandt Cafe currently only uses disposable cups, plates, bowls and flatware. Ceramic bowls the Lilly Foundation to install an Earthtub that in many landfills, water and other and re-usable flatware are available, but the amount of waste generated by the disposables has outside Brandt Hall. This tub allows for a things necessary for decomposition to Earthtones members concerned. large compost pile that quickly decom­ take place are kept out. Therefore, ence between the two. passing. When the conditions for decom­ poses waste material while eliminating whether paper or Styrofoam, any plate in "The difference between paper and position are finally right, paper will dis­ the possibility of unpleasant smells. a landfill will likely remain intact for Styrofoam is kind of like getting a D ver­ appear a lot more quickly than However, many say that the univer­ many years. sus getting an F," said Earthtones member Styrofoam." sity could still afford to become more Many still see an important differ- Tim Alles. "At least with a D, you're still Lilly Fellow lecturer wins dissertation award Bums toast. Brightens futures. Karl Aho John Paul II. Some Gaits Just TORCH WRITER "Serious thinking is both theologically aware and responsible to the world," Zalar said. This Do More Than Otners. Jeffrey Zalar, a Lilly Fellow and Lecturer in thinking has everything to do with Valparaiso uni- Most gifts art pretty unimaginative. A toaster makes toast. A blender just History and Humanities in Christ College, has versity's'Athens and Jerusalem!" anthem. Wends. And some gifts, no one knows what they're sspposed to do. been awarded the 2003 Fritz Stern Prize for best One of Zalar's biggest frustrations with Bat giving Savings Bonds now can $aake a difference far the future—to dissertation in German history. Western thought is the "reduction of complexity to help with expenses like college tuition or that first car. They're available through most banks, where you work, or automatically through the new The Fritz Stern Prize is presented annually to a single principle or cause. A university like Savings Bonds EasySavef* Han ai A the authors of the best doctoral dissertations sub­ Valparaiso sets the broadest possible context for www.easysaver.gov. w^. — mitted in German History. Zalar will receive the development for the mind is an ideal setting for €a« 1-800-41$ BOND for c^mmSLJJ QSAVMGS recorded rate information Sew^l£^g &B0NDS $2,000 and present his paper to the German advanced education," he said. Historical Institute in Washington, D.C., in The VU-based national Lilly Fellows November. His dissertation will be considered for Program in Humanities and the Arts began in publication in a prestigious German historical 1991. It provides post-doctoral fellowships for series from Cambridge University Press. teacher-scholars who seek to renew and enrich Zalar's dissertation discusses Catholic intel­ their intellectual and spiritual lives while preparing lectual culture in Germany from post-Germanic for leadership roles in teaching at institutions of unification through World War I, a topic he feels church-related higher education. ! Ir'S \ 27-MONTH COMMI has important effects for students today. During two-year residencies at VU, each •YOU EARN A MONTHLY :S "We are living in a grave but exciting philo­ Lilly Fellow teaches seven courses in the College Hi Mm INSURANCE JS p/ F sophical moment," Zalar said. A moment where of Arts and Sciences and Christ College, partici­ AT END OF SERVICE, YOU !UPON COMPLETION, YOU faith, reason and the conflicting theories of post­ pates in a weekly colloquium on Christianity and HIRING STATUS FOR FEDF, modernism are not themselves enough to anchor the academic vocation, conducts scholarly or cre­ people intellectually. Therefore it is all the more ative research and contributes to other activities of important to cling to the heritage of Western learn­ the Lilly Fellows Program. ing. The West's most important concept for those Zalar is a resident Lilly Fellow during the "living the academic life and quest together" is 2002-03 and 2003-04 academic years, and has respect for the human person —- who, to Zalar, is taught surveys of modern Germany and European "an incarnate intellectual individual that merits history and a Christ College seminar on twentieth every dignity." century genocides. Zalar's interest in intellectual traditions This year he is teaching in the Christ College began at the undergraduate level, where he was Freshman Program and offering a survey course in attracted to the theologians that bridged the gap Western civilization and a seminar entitles "A between religious and secular thought. He studied Global History of World War II: Ideology, Culture, classic Christian authors from Augustine to Pope Politics." September 26, 2003 NEW: The Torch, page 5 VU Greeks garner national awards Various university fraternities and sororities win prestigious awards at national conventions Jennifer Hanson Pi Epsilon Brad Brown said. Fraternity Leadership School at Ball the Kappa Delta sorority received two TORCH WRITER The chapter received a small silver State University. national awards at the Kappa Delta cup, similar to the Stanley Cup design, as The first award was given to Mickey Sorority National Convention this past Six chapters of Valparaiso a token for winning the award. Award French Jr., local chapter advisor as June. They won the Membership Award University's fraternities and sororities winners were selected through an appli­ National Advisor of the Year. With this for achievement during sorority recruit­ received awards for being outstanding cation and review process by a committee award, French will receive all his expens­ ment and the Academic Excellence chapters at their national conventions this at the fraternity headquarters. es paid for the national convention in Award Honorable Mention for excellence past summer. "The application I filled out for the California in 2004. in grades. The Indiana Zeta Chapter of the award, totaled over 50 pages and took The second award was an honorable The Indiana Epsilon Chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity won the over 40 hours to complete," Brown said. mention for the Phoenix Award. Phi Delta Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity received their Buchanan Cup award, the most presti­ In addition to the Buchanan Cup, Theta National fraternity only gives one National Fraternity's top award, Grand gious award a chapter can win, this past the Indiana Theta Chapter of the Pi Beta Phoenix Award to their most outstanding Chapter, which distinguishes VU's Phi August at the 48th National Conclave Phi Sorority received the Annette chapter nationwide. Kappa Psi's as the number one campus meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Mitchell Mills Award at their national The award is for chapter relations, chapter of their fraternity. The Buchanan Cup was awarded Convention this summer in Anaheim, university relations, community service, The award given at their Woodrow this year to the top 40 chapters nationally Calif. The award is given to one chapter operations, risk management and intra­ Wilson Leadership School this summer for excellence in campus involvement, nationwide for outstanding new chapter murals. recognizes excellence in academics, phi­ grade point average, chapter size, philan­ achievement. Finally, the Phi Delts won the lanthropy, chapter size, campus involve­ thropy and intramurals. "It makes me very proud to be part Community Service Citation for improv­ ment, leadership development, risk man­ The chapter has now won four of such a well-rounded group of girls who ing their community service projects and agement practices and brotherhood. Buchanan Cups since they were estab­ get their jobs done, and do their jobs numbers from the previous year. The Iota Sigma Chapter of the lished as a chapter in 1956. The award is well," Pi Beta Phi President Lauren "Winning these awards is some­ Sigma Chi Fraternity was awarded the given every two years. The chapter won Rowan said. thing I wouldn't have dreamed of when I highest undergraduate award, the their first Buchanan Cup since 1985 two The chapter was given a large first took office over a year go," said Jay Peterson Significant Chapter Award at years ago. plaque that they have hung in the chapter Klika, President of Phi Delta Theta. "We their 56th Annual Balfour Leadership "Winning a second straight award room. They were also announced at the were not anywhere close to becoming an Training Workshop in August. shows me that we have not set back and convention and were able to meet their award-winning chapter. It jus shows that This award recognized excellence in been complacent with our success. Grand President. with a little hard work a chapter can go campus involvement, risk management, Rather, we have strived to become better The Indiana Iota Chapter of the Phi leaps and bounds. We proved them all leadership development, intramurals, and have continued to grow and develop. Delta Theta Fraternity won three national wrong this year." scholarship and philanthropy/community It also gives us a sense of pride," Sigma awards this summer at their National In addition, the Zeta Psi Chapter of service events. Valparaiso University Police Department Crime Statistics \Jne (Jpen JJOOA Rebel with a cause Unfortunately, despite all best efforts, crime still occurs on our Kathy Neaie campus. There are many ways to prevent crimes from occur­ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN ring. 1H She was once known as the most dangerous woman in the world, but her name wasn't Ma Barker, Lizzie Borden, Mata Hari or Bonnie Parker. What follows are the reportable crimes on campus. These sta­ Today, few would regard Jane Addams, social reformer and author, as a tistics were compiled to satisfy the requirements of Public Law threat to society, but in the late 1800s, she was one of the few women who 101-542 and in accordance with the definitions used in the dared to challenge the political power of a male-dominated society that Uniform Crime Reporting Systems of the Federal Bureau of refused to address the wretched living conditions of the poor and uneducat­ Investigation. ed. Born in 1860, the child of an affluent family in Cedarville, 111., Addams was raised in an environment that "encouraged independent thinking" while promoting the academic education of women. After visiting Toynbee Hall in Offense 2000 2001 2002 London in 1888 where she observed a settlement community, Addams, along Murder 0 0 0 with her companion, Ellen Gates Starr, decided to establish Hull House in Sex Offenses-Forced 0 0 0 an impoverished neighborhood on south Halsted street in Chicago. In the Sex Offenses-Non-Forcible following years, additions to the original complex included an art gallery, 2 1 2 theater, gymnasium, book bindery, coffee shop, kindergarten, nursery, music Robbery 0 0 0 school and space for the only library in the neighborhood. Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 This small Tending library was such an overwhelming success that a Burglary 3 0 3 Chicago merchant offered to pay for a "good brick building" in which the Motor Vehicle Theft 1 1 0 Free Public Library would supply books and librarians for a branch reading Liquor Law Violations 34 room. Neighborhood residents who were initially lured to Hull House to 18 35 take advantage of the free public baths were also seduced by books and the Drug Abuse Violations 2 6 4 opportunity for learning to read. Not surprisingly, books and baths became Weapons Possessions 0 1 4 two of the most sought-after "luxuries" afforded by Addams and her sup­ porters. Though immersed in the running of Hull House, Addams still found the energy and opportunity for other pursuits. She supported Teddy Roosevelt in Law enforcement agency info his efforts to improve the working and living conditions of laborers, cham­ pioned women's suffrage, and participated in an international peace move­ ment prior to the declaration of war made by the United States in 1917. Her concerning registry of sex pacifism and subsequent defense of foreigners and their rights fueled the frenzy of post-war Americans who felt she displayed too much "pro-German offenders may be found at: sentiment." Consequently, she was branded a dangerous subversive for behavior some perceived as anti-American and communistic. Porter County Web Site Ironically, the woman once dubbed the "most dangerous woman in the world" was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. America, no longer http://www.portercountvsheriff.com/sex-offenders/index.html threatened by a war with other nations, faced a conflict almost as devastat­ ing, the Great Depression. No stranger to this condition, Addams weathered it courageously until her death in 1935. You can learn more about Addams and her role in education, literacy State of Indiana Web Site and libraries by searching Galileo, Moellering's online catalog. PBS http://www.state.in.us/serv/cji sor VIDEOdatabase features Addams and Hull House on the video, "First Measured Century," available in Moellering's Media Library. Additionally, American Memory, an online database, has an excellent section on the social reformer with more than 80 Chicago Daily News photographs of Hull House The Nationwide Web Site participants including basketball players, Women's Club members, children http://www.findmissingkids.com/nationsexoffsearchmap.html and teachers. page 6, The Torch NEW: September 26, 2003 U.S. highest in school spending, but middle of road in test scores Dept. of Education determines despite funding, academic performance lags Katie Subach The United States finished moderately DAILY COLLEGIAN (PENNSYLVANIA STATE U.) well for the performance of its 15-year-olds in math, reading and science in 2000, the report (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The said. United States places first in public and private "Reading scores have remained relatively RLD school spending compared to other major coun­ flat at- a time when spending has increased in tries, but students perform lower in areas such federal education programs," Bradshaw said. Compiled from wire reports as math, reading and science, a new report "It was the main reason the No Child Left shows. Behind Act was passed by Congress. It pro­ Bush, Schroeder meet in New York Such a discrepancy raises questions for motes accountability, teacher quality and more both students and educators. testing." President Bush's tour to build support for rebuilding Iraq stopped in Michelle Raydo, a senior Pennsylvania Kelly Cooper, a junior at Penn State, said New York this week in order to meet with German Chancellor Gerhard State University, said she was unsure why other there is too much emphasis on standardized Schroeder. After the two met, both Bush and Schroeder claimed they countries fare better than the United States testing. "Sometimes teachers teach just to pass had buried their sometimes vehement disagreement over the United using less money, but stressed the importance tests and not to understand concepts and actual­ States' unilateral action in Iraq, but Schroeder did not commit his sup­ of education at any cost. ly learn something," she said. "The classes I port to a U.N. resolution or agree to send troops or money to help stabi­ "Every cent spent on education is com­ take now don't really prepare you for when lize Iraq. pletely worth it," Raydo said. "It's the basis for you're going to be a teacher." our society." David Shreve, senior director of the edu­ Movie theatre explosion kills three Iraqis According to the report from the Paris- cation committee for the National Conference Iraqi police and hospital officials reported that three Iraqis were killed based Organization for Economic Cooperation of State Legislatures, said school spending will and nearly 40 others were injured when grenades inside a movie theatre and Development, the United States spent not be reduced. exploded in the northern city of Mosul. About the same time, U.S. mil­ $10,240 total per student from elementary "It increases every year, and ninety-plus itary personnel reported troops had killed nine Iraqi guerrillas in action school through college in 2000. In more than 25 percent of it goes to salary and personnel across northern Iraq within a 24-hour period, the biggest death toll in a other nations, the average cost per student was costs," he said. "[The report] will make people month. $6,361. The range ranged from less than $3,000 look more closely at school spending patterns." per student in Turkey, Mexico, the Slovak William Johnson, communications man­ Security tightened at Guantanamo Bay Republic and Poland to more than $8,000 per ager for the Pennsylvania State Education The United States has tightened at Guantanamo Bay Military Base in student in Denmark, Norway, Austria and Association, said these types of reports have Cuba where 680 Al-Qaida and Taliban suspects are currently being held Switzerland, the report said. been under scrutiny in the past. "I would ques­ after a U.S. military chaplain and translator were arrested on charges of "The report is one of a number of indica­ tion the report. Those in the past have not nec­ espionage. "We will chase these rabbits as far as we need to to find out tors that there's a lot of room for growth in essarily compared apples to apples," he said. where they lead" said Marine Corps General Peter Pace. American education," said Jim Bradshaw, "How do you judge progress? There's no con­ spokesman for the U.S. Department of sistent way of doing that between countries." Virus attacks terrorist database Education. "The public is more and more aware In other countries, Johnson said, students A computer virus reportedly caused the State Department to stop issu­ that we need to make an effort. We're commit­ are placed into the workforce or higher educa­ ing visas for several hours late Tuesday. The virus apparently infected ted to building the best possible education pro­ tion depending on their performance. "This the department's worldwide Consular Lookout and Support System, grams we can." country tries to educate everybody," he said. known as CLASS, which checks applicants for terrorist or criminal his­ Manal Dimachkie, a senior education stu­ Shreve said the real issue is the gap tory. The system holds more than 12.8 million records from the Federal dent Penn State, said a reason for the deficien­ between money spent on students of different Bureau of Investigation, the State Department and U.S. immigration, cies could be that the United States concen­ economic classes. drug-enforcement and intelligence agencies. Among those names are trates more on other aspects of education than "Kids in upper-middle-class and middle- 78,000 suspected terrorists. other countries do. class neighborhoods are at the high end and "The focus here is on extra-curricular kids who are poor and might need additional activities, on being well-rounded," he said. resources are at the low end," he said. "We put Ailing pontiff cancels weekly meeting "Overseas it's very 'math and science.' I guess a lot of resources into kids who don't need it, With ever-increasing concern over his health at a peak, Pope John Paul that's why they're ahead of us." and not enough for kids who need it to thrive." II canceled his weekly general audience, citing a very "minor" intestin­ al problem. The canceling was a rare one for the pope, who is now 83 years old. "I'm sorry I can't be with you for this regular weekly meet­ ing. I carry all of you in my heart and I bless you," said the pope. Isabel leaves U. Maryland Israeli-Lebanese prisoner swap close In a statement published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv Daily, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that a large-scale swap of prisoners with close to $90K bill with Lebanese guerrillas is closer than "ever but will require the approval Hurricane turns campus into 'American Venice' of the Israeli Cabinet. Sharon also said Palestinian uprising leader Jeremy Hsieh Marwan Barghouti will not be released in the emerging deal and Israel THE DIAMONDBACK (U. MARYLAND) said. "We will certainly apply if we are eligi­ will insist on DNA testing for three bodies of Israeli soldiers that are to ble." be handed over. (U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Despite Similarly, when Gov. Bob Ehrlich little damage to the campus, the University of declared Maryland a disaster area Sept. 16, it Clinton memoir censored in China Maryland spent upwards of $85,000 on costs opened state resources to local jurisdictions. Former first lady and current New York Senator, Hillary Clinton is associated with Hurricane Isabel, a university The university has received nothing so far from reportedly very upset that a Chinese-language translation of her book official said. the state, though Brewer said he will pursue "Living History" was partially censored by the Chinese government, Overtime expense for employees ate up that, too. which tightly controls all media and the Internet. Senator Clinton has about $75,000 and the university spent another Places hit harder by Isabel, like Annapolis demanded that the censored copies be recalled and has told her publish­ $10,000 to $15,000 on sandbags, fuel, batteries, and Baltimore, better illustrate Brewer's point. er to create an English and Mandarin web site so people in China can food for employees and rain gear, said Frank Following the hurricane, Annapolis was access the censored portions. Brewer, director of facilities management. described as an "American Venice," with flood- By comparison, the tornado that ripped waters submerging streets and a downtown stat­ Woman to be stoned for adulterous activity through the campus in 2001 killed two students ue, The Washington Post reported. The popular night spot Fells Point in Amina Lawal, a young Nigerian mother sentenced to death by stoning and inflicted about $15 million worth of dam­ Baltimore was flooded to thigh height, The for committing adultery, has made her final appeal for leniency in a age, and last winter's record snowfalf cost about Baltimore Sun reported. Nigerian court after an 18-month-long trial. Lawal's case has been $350,000. Four large trees on the campus were lost thrust into the international spotlight by several humanitarian interest Though President George Bush and because of Isabel. The two largest and oldest of groups. Nigeria is one of about two dozen countries that practice a strict Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge the four trees, whose trunks were about 10 feet interpretation of Islamic law which orders the death penalty for sexual made Maryland eligible for federal disaster around their bases, were uprooted near LeFrak crimes. relief Sept. 18 by declaring the state a federal disaster area, Brewer said the university is Hall and in front of Francis Scott Key Hall. The unlikely to receive any federal aid. other two were uprooted in front of the service Israeli pilots refuse to carry out mission "I do not expect, though I would welcome, building on Route 1 and in the quad by the Art- In a letter sent to the Israeli air force commander, 27 Israeli pilots have [Federal Emergency Management Agency] Sociology building, Brewer said. He said he refused to carry out their orders which include track-and-kill operations funding some of these expenses," Brewer said guessed the trees were 25 to 70 years old. in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. "We, veteran pilots and active in an e-mail. The trees should be cleared within a day pilots alike, are opposed to carrying out illegal and immoral attacks of "My impression is that they're responding or two, and the university's infrastructure suf­ the type carried out by Israel in the territories," wrote the pilots. to claims bigger than we are likely to make," he fered little to no damage, Brewer said. The Torch, September 26, page 7 PINION, Time to get rid of old ideas and give Greek life a chance Maria Brown As if 17 credits and mem­ night, I found my answer. I've decided that the girls type, even though I was the same person I had been * bership in multiple clubs wasn't who make up a sorority are actually just people. No, three weeks ago. Every conviction I've ever had, TORCH WRITER enough, I've added more to my seriously, they are. I don't know if you've noticed, every original thought and opinion I formed, every­ extracurricular plate and pledged to a sorority. It but they are. thing that made me his friend had with vanished in wasn't an easy decision to make; I had been batting I met nursing majors and sports fans, people his eyes. For a moment, I didn't know who he was the idea back and forth for months before the semes­ who never drank and one who plans on going into the either. ter even started. Even after school began, I had con­ Peace Corps for a few years, all within the same Personally, I see going Greek as very positive cerns. As recruitment week edged ~ organization. "You get what you put and having a lasting effect on my life. I also plan on nearer and nearer, I pretended not to The issue: Many into it," one girl said at a dinner. keeping my values and personality unchanged by the be too interested as I scanned the students have "Some girls have more extra time than mere association with three Greek letters. recruitment schedules posted all over others; we understand if you have lots Unfortunately, many students across the country the walls of my hall. preconceived ideas of schoolwork to do." Imagine my do not see it this way. Peer pressure still runs amuck My neighbor and I asked each shock and surprise at unearthing such on college campuses as some people continue to per­ other tentatively "So...you gonna regarding Greek life diversity just by introducing myself to petuate stereotypes and convince their friends that rush?" The other would carefully at VU. a few new people who all happened to one girl or guy's bad experience in a sorority or fra­ say, "Well, probably not. But I'll go be members of the same group. ternity will be every girl or guy's bad experience. I to some events anyway." We did Brown says: Most Fast forward through my decision to have trouble understanding how you can discourage a that right up until we started pro­ of these ideas are accept a bid - from which sorority friend from venturing into exploring something ceeding with caution into some specifically is really beside the point - they've taken a genuine interest in, particularly since recruitment activities. wrong and don't do last Friday and consider the reactions we all came to college to maximize our potential and Nobody was expecting me to of a few of my friends from other indulge our curiosities in the first place. be sacrificed on a stake at any of justice to the schools. Most of these people bought I encourage all of you, whether you are inde­ these parties, but I'm sure it's quite organizations. into the preconceived idea that sorori­ pendent or Greek, to consider what you are doing clear why I had reservations about ties were made up of catty airheads when you withhold your support from a friend based going Greek. There's not one of you who can't tell with too much time on their hands who party and on preconceived ideas and labels. It doesn't matter me that you haven't heard or told one joke, or passed decorate picture frames with puffy paint. whether they're considering joining a church group, along a rumor about the misdeeds and shortcomings When I announced that I had become a pledge, changing majors, changing schools or studying of some particular chapter. These are drunks, those most of these same people responded with a mild abroad; being an adult and being a' good friend means are stuck up, that one is as good as being in a cult. If "Oh, well that's nice," and one flat-out told me that I thinking for yourself and wanting your friends to do it were really all that bad, I found myself wondering, probably wasn't going to talk to him anymore. When the same. If this isn't true for youf I regret to inform why would anyone ever join? I realized he was actually serious I became quite you that while you may have a diploma, you did not Needless to say, after a few dinners and a party upset. Two weeks ago, I suddenly became a stereo­ quite graduate from the confines of high school. The Blaze Award \Choosing to vote for the lesser of two evils Each week, the editors will select an interesting, well-written, rele­ Ah yes, with the late arrival of for­ Now someone might suggest that I vote for a third party. Lukas Diaz mer General Wesley Clark, the race for An interesting idea; however, I do not back in principle any TORCH WRITER vant, VU-centered article to receive the Democratic presidential nominee and other of the third parties currently out there and voting out of the Blaze. Check this box or look the presidency itself has started to heat up. Well I think it has, principle is the only reason to vote. Voting so my one single, for the article with the flame by the but maybe that is just because I am a political science major solitary vote gets counted would be a colossal waste of time. title. with too much time on my hands. Anyway, I find myself iri a Do the math/it's a two party oligarchy, er, I mean system.' bit of a dilemma here. I do not like President George W. Bush I do not think that voting for the lesser of two evils is a This week's Blaze: at all, due to the fact that he is botching the war viable voting choice either. After all, I would Jonn Kusch, "Time to on terrorism (Hey, where's Bin Laden?) as well The issue: Many still be voting for evil and, personally, I just do start changing VU" ng. as the fact that he is a warmonger who invaded not care to vote for evil. Not to mention the Iraq for no good reason. In addition, he led an complain that sad commentary that is on our system of gov­ attack on civil liberties via the so-called Patriot candidates on ernment. But on the other hand, I really would THE TORCH Act and attempted to roll back overtime regula­ like to see Bush swept out of office before he Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper both sides are 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, tions in a brazen attack on working Americans. decides to invade Iran, Syria or provoke VALPARAISO IN 46383 Now I know what you, the reader, must unacceptable. nuclear war with North Korea. As an added PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 be thinking. 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page 8, The Torch OPINION: September 26, 2003 You have no right to your opinion Time to start changing VU There is nothing in their "two cents." Unfortunately most Ryan Adler Jonn Kusch "Stop complaining, and start changing." This was the better than a spirited speak without having any idea what they're charge by student body President Meredith Paull to myself and TORCH WRITER TORCH WRITER debate. Whether it's talking about. The opinions' of this majori­ the other assembled student senators. This is a message not about United States foreign policy, why all ty of the student body are worth far less only for senators to take action but also for you reading this, our constituency, to do persons who say "soda" are minions of than two cents. likewise. Satan, or how evil Al Davis truly is, debate Opinions are the most powerful My friends jokingly tell me to ease my busy schedule by dropping my Senate is the greatest. The pulses rise just a tad, weapons on God's, green yet moderately duties. However, there is a truthful undercurrent to this friendly jab. Many Valparaiso the universal human lust for wilted, Earth. Just as you University students think Student Senate is inef­ competition rears its head, The issue: Many don't give a loaded .357 to a fective, if they know it exists at all. I too have felt The issue: Many and the race to victory con­ two-month-old infant, the this way, and those with nothing to do, can verify sumes all of your attention. consider having "right" of offering an opinion this opinion in numerous Torch articles. students have ideas Dare I say that it's better opinions a right. must be reserved for those Unfortunately, besieging Senate with the to improve campus. than beer? Oh yes, I dare. who know how to use them. printed word rarely seemed to accomplish my If you haven't felt the Adler says: An The founding fathers goal of improving this campus. So, I stopped Kusch says: Do rush and glory of such an ; opinion must be clearly recognized their complaining, and I started a change: I became a something about it. experience, I feel for you. potential danger. If opinions student senator. However, when considering earned through were for everyone, there Now, from an insider's perspective, this will be a good Senate. There are many such and engagement, heed would have been no need for hardworking people representing a broad range of views. I am especially impressed this warning: no matter how careful thought. the Electoral College. And as with the eagerness of the freshman senators to change. But don't take my word for strongly held, no matter how ^^^^^^~ "^™^^~l the 2000 election proved the it; let the actions of Senate speak for itself. impassioned it makes you, nobody has an world, the founding fathers were right. Already, Senate has had two radio shows (Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.), survived inherent right to his or her opinion. King Solomon taught the same when a grueling six hours of training, formed committees and started working on various But how could this be? What ever warning us that it is better to meet a bear motions. Sadly, this will not get the job done. happened to everyone having a right to his robbed of its cubs than a fool carried away You, the VU student, must do your part. First, students need to step up and fill or her opinion? I hate to break it to you, with his stupidity (Proverbs 17:12). the remaining Senate spots,- many of them for dorms. Second, give Senate your but that's nothing but an egalitarian men­ Always remember that you have a input. Senators will begin having office hours soon and the first public senate meet­ dacity. duty to your opinion to make it an educat­ ing will be this Monday at 9 p.m. in Neils Science Center. Instead of just bashing We are at an institution of higher ed one. If you want to educate yourself on VU, help make a difference by taking the simple step of contacting a senator and air­ learning. Our purpose is to acquire objec­ an issue or matter of consequence, do so. ing your grievances. tive information regarding the world But for God's sake, do not contaminate an "But I don't have time for that," I hear. Well, go onto the VU website, find the around us, to develop our capacity to rea­ already infected market of ideas with senate page, and leave us an online comment. If you have enough time to bemoan to son, to ponder the thoughts and method­ mindless babble. The day will come when your compadres, you have time enough to e-mail, or call or fill out the on-line com­ ologies of the past and to conclude upon someone knows what he or she is talking ment form. matters as best as we can. However, so about, and they will rip through you like I will close now, but also realize that this column is also for your benefit. Have many on this campus jump right to step Michael Moore hitting a buffet line. You concerns, questions, issues you want addressed in this public forum? E-mail Senate four, thinking that they've got a right to put will look like a fool, and rightly so. and we can stop complaining and start changing together. PRO BONO BY MATT GOTZH THE HANDY GUPE TO SPREADING DEMOCRACY, 1969 EDITION: STEP 2: TURN THE PUBLIC AGAINST STEP /: FIND AN EXCUSE, ANY EXCUSE, TO PICK A FIGHT WITH ANOTHER CELEBRITIES THAT OPPOSE THE WAR,' COUNTRY...

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Dave Nackovic With the lack of cameras, the atmosphere for the have Shaniqua in their corner. TORCH WRITER wrestlers becomes more relaxed and they can just go out Double-titleholder Eddie Guerrero will put his and have some fun. This can, at times, come into play in U.S. Title on the line against the hard-charging Rhyno. In January 1990, a group of athletic individuals the form of pranks, and a number of wrestlers have been Will Latino Heat lie, cheat and steal his way to victory performed at the Athletic Recreation Center, bringing known to pull pranks on each other in the ring. or will the man-beast find another broken body in his thrills and chills to the crowd with feats of physical Such experiences are sure to be a welcome experi­ wake? « prowess never before seen on this campus. ence for the performers, as they typically spend five or Then Tajiri will put his recently-acquired Now the mood will change once again at six days a week either competing or traveling to the next Cruiserweight Title on the line against Rey Mysterio Jr. Valparaiso University when the World Wrestling venue. in a rematch from last Thursday night. Expect to hear Entertainment (WWE) makes its return to the ARC on "They came on a Sunday night in January," said some "oohs and ahhs" from the crowd as these two acro­ Monday, Sept. 29th at 7 p.m. Twenge in reference to the WWE's first appearance. batic innovators go toe to toe. "I think it's awesome that such a big corporation as "WWE played that afternoon in Indy and then us that The night's main event features two individuals the WWE has come to such a small community," said night. That same group then went into Chicago on with stellar amateur wrestling backgrounds. Former senior Justin-Michael Hill. "It brings a lot of good atten­ Monday night after our event. They work these wrestlers NCAA champion and current WWE Heavyweight tion to this campus." hard in the WWE." Champion Brock Lesner is putting his title on the line The mastermind behind the event is baseball head A common misconception is people do not believe against National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. coach Paul Twenge, who 14 years ago inquired into hav­ house shows will feature the big time superstars. These two former friends have built up a sensational ing the company do a "spot show" for a baseball Monday night's card proves otherwise. rivalry and never fail to leave a crowd breathless. fundraiser. The leader of the VI Nation, Matt Hardy, and his Tickets can be purchased at Blythe's Sports Shop The close proximity to Chicago, Indianapolis and MF-er disciple, Shannon Moore, will try to teach a les­ or at the ARC Detroit served as one of many factors that not only con­ son in "Mattitude" to rookies Spanky and Paul London ticket office. vinced WWE officials to hold the initial show here in in tag team action. Those interested 1990 but to also make nine appearances since. Plus, stay tuned for singles matches galore when can also call For those of you who have only seen the events on Nunzio tangles with Jamie Noble in a unique mix of 464-5233 or try television and found yourself less than impressed, be fighting styles; Orlando Jordan goes head to head with their luck buying assured that there is nothing like a live event, especially A-Train in a battle of behemoths; and the world's best them at the door. when it is a house show (non-televised event). House technical wrestler Chris Benoit takes on John Cena, Prices for tickets shows deliver non-stop, in-your-face action without the whose rap is as sharp as his mat skills. range from $20 cuts into commercial breaks during the middle of Not to worry, there will be beauties with the beasts to $40. matches or product endorsements that sports entertain­ Nidia takes on Dawn Marie in a Divas match with spe­ ment fans have grown accustomed to seeing when cial guest referee, Funaki. At ringside, former Women's Top WWE wrestler watching on TV. Champion Sable will serve as the match's special guest Kurt Angle is among the many Not only that, but fans will be able to see their announcer. big names that will favorite superstars practicing new moves that will not be In an effort to see who deserves to become the be making an shown on television for some time, as well as allowing number one contender for the WWE Tag Team Titles, a appearance the masses early glimpses at promising young talent that match was set up between the brawling veterans, The Monday night at might bloom into the next world champions. APA, and the aptly named Basham Brothers who will the ARC. WWW.WWE.COM ' The Big Game and Champ Show! WVUR Top 30 September 19-25 Artist/Title 1. Alkaline Trio: "Good Mourning" 2. Dashboard Confessional: "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar' Brent is really cute. 3. Story of the Year: "Page Avenue" It's fun to do the 4. Thrice: "3-Song Sampler" show-the cast of thou­ 5. Saves The Day: "In Reverie" sands makes it fun." 6. Jane's Addiction: "Strays" If the show is 7. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes: "Take A Break" notorious for any­ thing, it would be their 8. Thursday: "War All the Time" penchant for frequent, 9. Silver stein: "When Broken is Easily Fixed" yakking, the two will "play any­ unplanned guest appearances. 10. Rancid: "Indestructible" Andrew Bangert thing," and are eager to go to the Last year, the show set an unof­ 11. Mest: "Mest" A&E EDITOR phones for requests. A regular ficial WVUR record with 20 12. From Autumn to Ashes: "The Fiction We Live" segment on the show is the guests stopping by the booth, 13. Spitalfield: "Remember Right Now" Any show featuring the "Soundtrack of the Week," a set creating a memorable, not to 14. Revis: "Places For Breathing" words "Big Game" and of music requested by listeners mention chaotic, two hours. 15. Travis: "Re-Offender" "Champ" in its title must be and critiqued by the hosts. "It just kind of happened," 16. Brand New: "Deja Entendu" "about sports, right? Well, maybe The show also includes LaVicka said about that show. 17. Mars Volta: "Delousedin the Comatorium" not. several other regular segments, He also extended an open invi­ 18. Bleu: "RedHead" "The Big Game and including "The World's Most tation to students: "Anyone who 19. Year of the Rabbit: "Year of the Rabbit" Champ Show," which airs on Popular Game Show: Word wants to stop by, can-it's part of 20. R.E.M.: "Bad Day " WVUR from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Association," screenplays read the spontaneity." 21. Jet By Day: "Cascadia " Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on every Tuesday and the "Pickup Even though with its fre­ 22. Glasseater: "Everything is Beautiful When You Don V Look Down' Saturdays, was once about Line of the Week." The hosts quent guests and random talk 23. AFI: "Sing the Sorrow" sports, but not for long. have also managed to mention format, the show bears a closer 24. Matchbook Romance: "Stories and Alibis" "It started as a sports talk The Torch 23 weeks in a row. resemblance to a major morning 25. Dandy Warhols: "Welcome to the College" Another regular on the show is show, but we couldn't stand it show than the stereotypical col­ 26. Streetlight Manifesto: "Everything Goes Numb" the "Weather Bunky," who lege radio show, "Big Game and for more than a minute," said 27. Jet: "GetBorn" LaVicka likes because, "she's Champ" manage to stay true to "Big Game" Ken LaVicka (pic­ 28. Raveonettes: "Chain Gang of Love" fun to look at." their humble roots. tured), who shares hosting 29. MxPx: "Before Everything and After" duties with Brent "Champ" What could possibly moti­ "It's two friends just kind 30. Iggy Pop: "Skull Ring" Whitlock. "So we made it a reg­ vate the host of such a diverse of hanging out. We have faces ular talk show. Nothing is off and fast-moving show? For for radio, so people don't have limits." LaVicka, there are several rea­ to look at us. You better listen to The WVUR Top 30 is a compilation of the most-played But "talk" hardly does jus­ sons. the show, we're making the albums based on rotation play at 95.1 WVUR this past week. tice to the show's unique pro­ "Basically, the spontaneity world better one show at a Compilation courtesy of Eleni Kametas. gramming formula. Besides just makes it fun. Also, the fact that time." page 10, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 26, Sharing the blame

As record companies go to court to get their money, VU students are caught between rock music and giving up hard cash...

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"Those who illegally share copyrighted works via peer-to-peer, or P2P, networking netv HER may find themselves liable for astonishing penalties," said Mike Yohe, Electronic Information Services executive director. enc< raiso University students can see something new all around the dorms this "There is nothing inherently wrong with peer-to-peer file sharing," Yohe said. lew VU addition is in the form of little blue Post-It notes saying "Don't go "There are valuable uses for it now, and I foresee exciting developments using this ers r a Song." These blue reminders are part of a push by VU administration to technology. The problem arises when people share files they have no right to share. con aring on campus. Copyrighted files may not legally be shared without permission of the copyright hold­ cau! le Post-It campaign is only a sliver of the whole picture. Recent develop- er, and doing so violates the Acceptable Use Policy as well as the law." shai ; made the issue of music file sharing on college campuses and elsewhere a On the VU campus, computer use is dictated by the university's Acceptable Use netv e. On Sept. 8, www.zdnet.com reported that the Recording Industry Policy. i of America has filed 261 lawsuits against individuals who have allegedly "The Acceptable Use Policy is applied as violations are brought to our attention, aski opyright laws, thus upping the ante in their war against illegal file sharing. commonly by complaint from a copyright holder or by our investigating cases of the \ only users who share 1,000 or more songs have beerj targeted, and there excessive network traffic. Our approach to network use is consistent with the Honor ual: only a few college students sued, no one at VU is imifmne to punishment. Code. We do not monitor content of network traffic or otherwise attempt to police the this mber 26, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, page 11 z for digital piracy

More than 2*5 82% of file million copies of sharers aged 18-29 KaZaa Media said they don't care Desktop are much about the downloaded copyright status of every week the songs they 35 million adults download download music files online; 26 million share files online The RIAA More than 10 represents million songs have about 90% of been bought from all music Apple iTunes since recorded in the its launch United States

king network; we wouldn't have sufficient staff to do that, even if we wanted to," Yohe said. "File sharing is the best form of advertising," said freshman Brandon Bohn. "If onic "If we happen on a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy ourselves, our prefer­ you really like a song you downloaded, then you will go out and buy it." ence is to treat it as an educational opportunity," he added. "The music industry doesn't need more money. If anything, it increases circula­ said, Interestingly, file sharing is probably less of a problem on VU's campus than oth­ tion," said freshman Brian Eckard. this ers because network slowdowns discourage downloading large files. Students often In an effort to compromise, the recording industry has discussed an amnesty pro­ lare. complain about the speed of their Internet connection, and slow speeds are usually gram in which users can avoid prosecution by deleting all shared files off their com­ lold- caused by downloading. "On campus, we have not generally seen peer-to-peer file puters and vowing to never share in the future, according to www.siliconvalley.com. sharing as a major problem, although it may tend to slow traffic on the residence hall Because it is not yet active, the results of the amnesty program are unknown. Use network at times," Yohe said. What is known is that the war over sharing music files is far from over. Even as In the past, the RIAA has responded to minor violations of copyright at VU by legal alternatives to popular services like KaZaa and Grokster begin to emerge, the tion, asking that EIS shut off the offending student's Internet connection. But this summer debate over the future of file sharing technology goes on. s of the RIAA became more aggressive in fighting copyright law and began suing individ­ Although loathed by file sharers, this new move by the RIAA could be a step in onor ual file sharers. While no VU student has been sued yet, not everyone at VU agrees with the right direction, even though most college students will probably long for the days i the this new tact of the RIAA. of unlimited access to free music. - page 12, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 26, 2003 Going deeper into Buddhist art Everybody loves f Raymond ' and 'Sopranos' at Emmys Michelle Rossi TORCH WRITER

The 55th Primetime Emmys were televised Sept. 21 on FOX. These awards honor excellence in national primetime programs and telecasts throughout the year in 91 different categories. Although many Valparaiso University students were disappointed to learn they missed the awards broadcast, most were enthusiastic when told what shows won, including "The Simpsons," which tied with "Chased by Dinosaurs" in the Animated Program category. Meredith Albertin was disappointed that "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "The Sopranos" won so many awards. "The two shows won everything - there was no variety," she said, even though "Door to Door" on TNT won the most Emmys this year. "Everybody Loves Raymond" took home five Emmys, including Best Comedy Series, Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brad Garrett), Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Doris Roberts), Writing for a Comedy and Multi-Camera Series. The Italian mafia hit "The Sopranos" won four awards for HBO, including Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini), Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco), Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Joe Pantoliano) and Writing for a Drama. Sarah Cottrell was ecstatic when she learned that her favorite cartoon, "Samurai Jack," won Individual Achievement in Animation. "Samurai is a kung fu legend. He conquers all evil." she said. Rob Linrothe, curator of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, lec­ "Door to Door," the heroic true story of a door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy, won six tures Thursday on the Buddhist art featured in the Brauer Museum of Art. awards, including best TV-movie and Directing, writing, hairstyling and makeup in a Mini-series/TV- Movie. The movie's star, William H. Macy, won Lead Actor in a Movie/Mini-series with his portrayal of Bill Porter. "I was extremely happy to see that "Door to Door" won because the story was just absolutely amazing," Jacqueline Lukas said. "This man, who had so many challenges and physical deformities, went into this neighborhood where everybody did not like each other and everybody started to like each other. He pulled out the best out of those people and himself and became the greatest salesman in that Andy Viano gives you the reviews you know are coming... company in forever. It is such a powerful story about the human spirit." Other winners included "The West Wing" for Best Drama Series, "The Amazing Race" for This Week: The Rundown' Reality Competition, "The Daily Show with John Stewart" for Variety Series, Wayne Brady of "Whose I don't remember exactly when it was that my heterosexual Line is it Anyway?" for Individual Performance in a Variety Show and Hank Azaria of "The Simpsons" crush on Christopher Walken began, but I am certain of this: I love for Voice-Over Performance. that man. When I think of Chris, I For the full listing of the Primetime Emmy Awards 2003, visit http://www.emmys.com/prime- think of the good times we had time/2003/awards/index.php. together, like when he was an army captain who hid a watch up his rear in a P.O.W. camp ("Pulp 2003 Emmv Award Winners Fiction"), or a famed 1960's • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Tony Shalhoub, "Monk" USA Network record producer who asked Blue Oyster Cult for more cowbell • Best Actor in a Dramatic Series: James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos" HBO ("Saturday Night Live") or a lone • Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Debra Messing, "Will and Grace" NBC y ''\ ^M ipr dancer for Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of • Best Actress in a Dramatic Series: Edie Falco, "The Sopranos" HBO Choice" video. I could devote an entire col­ umn to the • Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: Brad Garrett, "Everybody Loves Raymond" CBS wonder and • Best Supporting Actor, Drama: Joe Pantoliano, "The Sopranos" HBO "I don't remember exactly when it was that my grace that is heterosexual crush on Christopher Walken Christopher • Best Suprxjrting Actress, Comedy: Doris Roberts, "Everybody Loves Raymond" CBS beaan, but I am certain of this: I love that man* Walken, but • Best Supporting Actress, Drama: Tyne Daly, "Judging Amy" CBS lately our • Best Comedy Series: "Everybody Loves Raymond" CBS relationship is beginning to sour because he just won't do enough for me. There are no more drunken sergeants ("Biloxi Blues") or girls in • Best Drama Series: "The West Wing" NBC bikinis firing guns ("McBain") or troubled young men ("Deer • Best Miniseries: "Steven Spielberg presents: Taken" Sci-H Channel Hunter"); it's just paycheck after paycheck. It's starting to look like that paycheck is more important than me. I need loving too, Chris. • Best Made-For-TV Movie: 'Door to Door" TNT As if a role in the monstrosity that was "Gigli" wasn't bad • Bob Hope Humanitarian Award: Bill Cosby enough, Hollywood's pimps have decided to cast Chris alongside The Rock and Stifler (quickly gaining on Ashton Kutcher as the person most in need of a tranquilizer and a cage) in something called "The Rundown," written by RJ. Stewart, the man responsible for "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Major League II." (Then again, if anyone tells you they didn't enjoy Xena and they're male, they're filthy liars, and you're in colleqe that's the end of it). Regardless, Xena-boy and Peter Berg (you may remember him from, wait, absolutely nothing) have teamed to soil the "quit thinking. good name of my Chris by throwing him into this mess of a movie, not unlike what Ben and Jenny did to him just a few months earlier. As far as the general plot, it was tougher than usual to sort out. On the surface it looks like this movie has no plot, but once you dig deeper, sadly, a plot does begin to rear its ugly head. It looks like The I $8888 S868S S88K S8» SS&* #W& 3 Rock is a bounty hunter who has been sent to get Stifler, but once he sees how charming (read: hot) Stifler is, they fall in love and decide FazolfV is ano-brainer. pizza & pasta to go searching for buried treasure together. I'm not quite sure where *reat pastas, salads and oven-baked sandwiches. meal deal 3.99 Christopher Walken or anyone else in the cast fits in, but from the TV includes small Spaghetti entree with spots it looks like Waiken plays the "negative older guy who's tried to Unlimited breadstkks and unlimited Marinara Sauce, Double Slice Cheese find the treasure before and still really wants it but has become jaded Pizza and tz oz. Drink. because he's been burned before, yet now sees some brash youngsters refills when you dine in. So don*t be stupid. and decides to lend them some knowledge" guy. I hate "that" guy. So I don't really know what to do about this movie. If I see it and it sucks I'm going to have to go home and find a half gallon of ice cream, but on the other hand, if I hear Chris Walken is spouting off lines like "If I were watching centaur porn and put a piece of card­ board over the bottom half of the screen would I still be aroused?" I'd be kicking myself for years to come. So I came up with this: I guess this movie is kind of like watching your girlfriend in bed with some­ VALPARAISO: 2809 Calumet Ave^jvoooi one in a bear suit. Would you be upset? Probably. Would you be jeal­ One coupon per person, per visit al participating ous? Sure. But would you be a little bit curious? You bet your behind :aafi'$* Restaurants only, Expires 11/7/13 CLU 38 you would be, because as Chris always says, "Bear costumes are funny...bears as well." !f

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Kaht North people in the sixth grade. Look at this as slips were floating around. Wendy's is If you used September's activities TORCH WRITER the college form of Truth or Dare. Let offering free Frosty's to VU students who calendar to put your clean dishes on to your mind go and come up with the cra­ show them a coupon. Dig them out soon dry or set your shower caddy on the arts It is Friday night and the piles of ziest things you can do in a store. because the expiration date is Sept. 30. calendar, have no fear. You can go online homework that await you are the last "Everybody wants to have a good to www.valpo.edu and look at the calen­ item of business you want to think about. time, no real [student] problems." said Free Food dar online. The weekend is here and it is time to Tom Harbeo, co-manager of the Contradicting what Milton have fun. However, one thing lays heavy Valparaiso Wal-Mart. Friedman said, "There's no such thing as Cheap Date on your work-strained mind. So let us keep it at a good time and a free lunch!" I am telling you that there If free time finds you just wanting Being a college student, you tend to keep those dares legal; managers can is. You are a Valpo student; of course to be with that special someone, a good be lacking in the funds area. Every penny only love silly students so much. there is free food somewhere. Instead of suggestion that will not involve you you find goes towards a thing that we looking at all the wonderful people who bothering your roommate would be to go know of as tuition. Do not predestine Night Games pass you on the way to class, be a little for a walk. Not just any walk, but a walk yourself to a life of boredom quite yet; Second is a game called "star spin­ anti-social and look down at the side­ to an area where there is prime star-gaz­ your weekend is not ruined due to this ning," and the name could not explain it walk. ing. The lighting on campus tends to blot absence of cash. more. You find a dark field (I highly Many times there are the four let­ out the beauty that is above our heads, but finding a dark area and just looking The Torch would like to enlighten suggest Old Campus for this one) ters we all love to see with another up is superb. you on all the things that require a little up at the sky, pick a star, and four letters after them that imagination, a tad of energy or perhaps keep your eye on it as you mean much more. F-R- To get up close and personal with just the push of a button. You can have a spin around. It sounds a E-E F-O-O-D. Check the stars and your date, the Valparaiso carefree, penny-free weekend with little bit crazy, but again, with out those penny-free University observatory is open on week­ to no traveling. a group of friends this BBQ's or ice cream end nights, weather permitting. It is can be a ton of dizzy socials. You might located on the southeast corner of cam­ Movie Marathons fun. You can feel and even find that you are pus between Gellersen hall and U.S. 30. Seeing a movie is always a good act intoxicated without interested in something that the To find out more about the observatory, time. However, going to a theatre is actually having to spend free food givers have to visit www.physics.valpo.edu/astrono- expensive and sometimes hard to get to. the five-dollar entrance offer. my/obsOpenHouse.html or call ext. Why go to a theatre and spend close to fee or ruining your liver. 5202. seven dollars when you can peruse the Other fun games to Free Events Sure, dinner and a movie are a nice dorm and find almost any movie that play in the dark Aside from date, but a walk is more intimate. your heart, desires. Then you and your include flashlight your ID being your Looking up into the heavens is more friend can gather in someone's room or tag, ghosts in the key to gaining the memorable than spending money on a the lounge and it does not matter how graveyard, capture freshman 15 it is movie that could turn out to be bad. you are dressed because the key to this the flag and sardines. also the key to free. activity is to be comfortable. Pop some If those games are not Use it to go to many Indoor Games popcorn, break out the soda pop and you familiar, check out sporting events, movies at Once the weather becomes colder have yourself a relaxing night of enter­ http://www.gameskidsplay.net. the Union, and other things that and snow takes over the lovely grassy tainment. Click on the game listing link and see take place on campus. Dig your plains, it will be harder to practice free fun outdoors. Do not let this deter you To spice things up a bit, instead of for yourself the fun that games can pro­ Celebration of the Arts calendar out from experiencing it inside. watching one movie, have a movie vide. from behind your books, stop using it as marathon: Chick flick night, a scary a doormat and start looking inside it for There are many card games such as movie festival, Disney movie reminis­ Rain Games many concerts, recitals, art openings, Uno, euchre, spit, BS, and classic board cence, or perhaps the whole season of If the Christopher Robin saying, chapel events, bible studies and more. games such as Twister. What better fun Real World. "Tut tut, looks like rain" comes to mind, "I think the most fun [are] the con­ than to play a little game of Twister with do not head to your dorm to take cover. certs that are at the Union," said Cody that certain someone you have had your Walmart Truth-or-Dare Instead, don an old t-shirt, shorts, and Kasten, a freshman mechanical engineer eye on? You can also just kick back with If the end of the week finds you full sandals and go puddle jumping. It works major. friends and hot cocoa and just hang out. of energy or in need of a stress release, better if thereis mud around and not You do not have to drive anywhere, Sarah Cottrell, a freshman nursing major, there are always activities that can help. pavement, but make do with what you you get cultured while being entertained, sees free fun as, "hanging out with your This includes many random and yet fun can find and have fun. and once again, dressing up is optional. friends, getting laughs, memories for a activities that will leave you and your Surely, being a smart college stu­ So keep you eyes open when visiting the lifetime." friends laughing. dent, you can find a muddy puddle area. Union or many other places on campus. The list for free fun could go on and Number one on the list is a trip to Afterwards, to give you true hypother­ There are always signs advertising free on, but alas, I end here with the words Wal-Mart. This, however, is no ordinary mia, go to Wendy's and get a Frosty. movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" at made famous by Buddy De Sylva: "The trip to Wally-World. We all remember "Those cost at least two dollars," you the Union October 2 or free concerts best things in life are free." So, go out the famous Truth or Dare game that had say. Nope. Think back about four weeks such as the gospel choir's first concert in and have some fun the college student us eating weird things or kissing random when all those pink, green, and yellow the Chapel of the Ressurection Sept. 30. way, the free way. - page 14, The Torch FEATURE: September 26, 2003

In the aftermath of Tuesday night's attempted robbery, self defense seminars such as the one held in Scheele Hall on Thursday provide opportunities for concerned female students to protect Kung VU themselves. their friends and also on the instructors., The class finished up with a discussion about the best way to avoid bad situations. "I do this because it could save your life; it's a gift I can give," Housler said. Keeping these tips in mind -can mean the difference between a safe night and a dangerous encounter. For all those who missed out, here are some of those tips:

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Sophomore Lindsay Scott thrusts the palm of her hand against a pad held by Chesterton instructor Kevin Wiegand. She prac­ ticed a self defense moves Thursday evening during a program coordinated by Scheele resident assistants and instructors of the intramural Toeido class. Holly Denman Shawn Housler, instructor of various martial arts, and TORCH WRITER assisted by Valparaiso University senior Jason Torres. Not only did the class teach the basics of self-defense In a world in an attack situation, but it also focused on what to do where girls are and not do in order to avoid a potentially dangerous conditioned situation. from a young age At first glance, Housler and Torres did not seem to stay in after dark, you like people who could break someone in half. As the would think a seminar on self- class progressed and as they demonstrated their vari­ defense would draw a crowd. ous skills, it became clear what a good thing it was But a self-defense instruction that they were on the good side. They showed various class Thursday in Scheele Hall maneuvers for distracting and disabling an attacker drew only a handful of women. that included different kicks and hits. The class was taught by The girls in attendance then got to practice on

How? Yvonne Lindahl TORCH WRITER

Ever wake up late for class and can't find your book or paper due that day? The easiest way to survive college is to be organized. Maria Garcia, producer of the web site www.getorganized.com has organizing down to an art. Check out her web site to find out what kind of organizer you are. For basic man­ agement tips, Le Moyne's college's "Tips from an academic support center" gives the organizationally-challenged easy ways to resolve the problem.

\ Make to-do Lists 2 Have a calendar Write up a "Things to do list" for Use a calendar that you can write the next day. This way you will not down all your appointments, proj­ feel so crammed for time and will ects, or other meeting dates. It will know exactly what needs to be also keep you from forgetting to go done. anything. 3 Avoid overload and plan study time

No matter how much you were involved in high school, do not sign up for as & many activities as you did then. First, determine how much extra time you have and what activities you are desperate to be a part of. Also, make sure you put in & study time every day. Short sessions are better than marathons. ^«er

Another simple yet obvious way to get and stay organized is to put everything back where it belongs. Try to avoid clutter that can accumulate as your sched­ ule gets more difficult. Create folders for different subjects, announcements or any other responsibility you may have. You may even want to try a color coordination system by class. However juvenile this may seem, it is the easiest way to ensure that when you are running late for class, it will not be because your homework is missing. -

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Derby Days Liz Matula Staff Report Freshman - English A large percentage of the female student body has been roaming the campus from Chapel break to late night with their Worst Thing Stolen: Clothes eyes peeled for members of the Sigma Chi fraternity in their eas­ ily recognizable black hats. "My cousin stole my brand new clothes For each hat snagged, Sigma Chi will donate $5 to the when she was staying in my room and Children's Miracle Network, their national fraternity philanthro­ I wasn't home one weekend." py. In addition to chasing the boys of Sigma Chi, Derby Days has sorority women and independents alike participating in trivia night, volleyball tournaments, a skit competition, win-a-date-with-a-Sigma-Chi and penny wars. In the sorority contest, the women of Gamma Phi Beta are struggling to defend their title amidst fierce competition from many rival teams. Pi Beta Phi, which won the sorority contest in 2001 and 2000, are trying to reclaim the championship title. However, Chi Omega is still a major contender after winning the volleyball tournament Thursday night. Cam Baldwin The Northern Ninjas and Southern Sweethearts on the second floor of Lankenau are head- Sophomore - Nursing to-head in the independent competition. Both teams, com­ prised of all fresh-"women," have coordinating outfits and >es team cheers. full Coverage T-shirts for this year's theme, "Derby's Gone Wild," ly locker open can be purchased at the Union all week for $15. All pro­ VU Greek Awards one day and when 1 came back my gym ceeds will go to Children's Miracle Network. see page 3 shoes were gone." Considering Mike Maahs Grgcjugte School? Freshman - IECA Worst Thing Stolen: Bra Attend an informational meeting "My girlfriend left a bra at my house about planning for graduate school and someone stole it from my base­ ment." and law school, Monday, September 29th 8:OOp.m.

Alumni Hall Lounge Sophomore - International Presenters • Margaret Franson, Associate Dean, Christ College Worst Thing Stolen: Book • Richard DeMaris, Associate Professor of Theology "My Plato's 'Republic' book for • Phyllis Schroeder, Associate Director, Financial Aid Christ College was stolen out of the • Samantha Ahuja, Law Student, VU School of Caw, & fourth floor bathroom in Wehrenberg • Sandy McGuigan, Career Center Director Hall. I put it in between the sinks to go to the bathroom, and when I came Content will include: out it was gone." • Choosing a Graduate School • Thinking About Law School? Ryan Beebe • Financing a Graduate Education Sophomore - Business

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Football tackles the attention Fans hearts set on volleyball Ed Schillinger JR Radcliffe TORCH WRITER EDITOR IN CHIEF I love Valparaiso University athletics as much as anyone. You won't find a loud­ Consider Nov. 2, 2002. er VU fan than me. That's why it pains me to have to knock down one of my favorite Imagine the Valparaiso University volley­ teams on campus. ball team playing conference superpower Oral I love VU volleyball as much as anyone (except maybe JR, but he's just sick). Roberts, a team without a blemish on the Mid- The problem with volleyball is when you compare it with America's favorite weekend Continent Conference schedule to this late point activity: football. in the season. Imagine the Crusaders going In my four years here, the football team has always been good for something. My down eleven points late in game four after bat­ freshman year, it was good for a league title. My sophomore year, it was good for QB tling to win two of the first three games, a deficit debates. Last year, it was good for a laugh. that would normally be an inescapable abyss This year, things have changed and the team is a red-hot 3-1 to start the year. The against the dominating Golden Eagles. offense has a running game, the passing offense moves the chains well and the defense Now picture the comeback. It arrives slow­ is quite respectable. There's no question who wears the pants out of this year's crop of ly at first; an unassuming two points here, a few fall sports. careless ORU mistakes there. And then, all of a Volleyball crowds get bigger, louder and more student-oriented every year, and sudden, it accelerates, guided along by the this year is no exception. Problem with the crowds is, how do you keep their interest? triple-threat hitting attack of Michelle Robinson, VU rolled through the Popcorn Classic and were the sweethearts of the campus. They Elissa Malthaner and Marion Hansen. finished off their three opponents in 10 games and in turn, finished off their non-con­ There's a tie, an explosive battle back and ference home slate. How can you get excited about a team when you can't see them forth, and finally a victory for the Crusaders, 35- play for 28 days? 33, to take the match in very likely my most memorable VU sporting moment. Each Volleyball plays 33 games this year, eleven at home. Of those eleven, eight are point was its own mini-drama, heightening the effect of the frenzied student crowd conference-mandated games with Mid-Con foes. How can one claim to have the best until its mighty finishing crescendo. student following when 66 percent of their games are away from campus? You'd remember if you were there too, because this volleyball match and oth­ OK, we should be grateful for those eleven games. But given the choice between ers have emerged as the most thrilling fall sporting experience on campus, helped a crisp autumn day outside at Brown Field or inside the Athletics Recreation Center, along by .the team's substantial success over the past few seasons and the efforts of which would you choose? Nearly ten times as many people (1,158 to 183) chose to Sigma Phi Epsilon to bring larger and more animated crowds to each contest. watch the football team dismantle Wisconsin Lutheran instead of watching volleyball Of course football has the tradition, the pull of America's new pastime, and dismantle East Tennessee State, a game that started a half hour earlier. Students or not, probably the broader support of the extended VU family (alumni, locals, administra­ the masses have spoken. tors). But you'll pardon me if I opt to instead attend a sport where the crowd is more The pep band is nice to have at volleyball games, but does that match the atmos­ densely gathered, the pep band has created a downright basketball atmosphere and phere created by the pep band, cheerleaders, Crusaderettes, freshly painted Brown where the sport is so impossibly beautiful compared to football games, in which the Field and Merle's cannon at the football games? Some of my fondest memories of col­ outcome could be decided early (and often, if one uses last year's campaign as a lege will be walking into Brown Field on Saturdays and taking it all in. guide). Even novice football fans know the ins and outs of a football game. Even sports The football team is obviously leaps and bounds better than last year, but the experts get confused at volleyball games. Why does that one player have a different buzz doesn't quite match what the volleyball team has generated. Maybe it's foot­ color jersey on? Since when do serves that hit the net count? It's even hard to see the ball's early-afternoon start times that compel students to rise from bed a little earlier boundary lines from the stands in the than they'd like, but at the very least the volleyball team has matched, and I'd be will­ ARC. By the way, collegiate volleyball ing to wager exceeded, the student crowds of football games. uses rally scoring now, did you know On the cusp of a conference schedule that includes a depleted ORU juggernaut, that? an evenly-matched downstate rival in Indiana University Purdue University Nearly every play in a Valparaiso foot­ Indianapolis and a conference tournament at the Athletics Recreation Center, now is ball game has the potential for greatness. the year for the volleyball team to go further than any squad before, and the football Rob Giancola is always a threat for a team will still need to face the Daytons of the world before being eligible for post­ deep six points, and when Nick Reid gets season-contending status. to the sidelines, watch out. Volleyball has So for now at least, the competitors can wear shorts when they play and still its fair share of spectacular plays, but you wear the pants in the VU fall sports season. may miss them in the midst of the dol­ drums of service errors, hitting errors and simple blocks. One Man To Beat Grudge Match Let's add it all up: Football has the fan's Ed Schillinger JR Radcliffe knowledge of the game, better weather, a Football fan and volleyball man Editor in Chief with volleyball brief better atmosphere, more fans and limit­ "Football has the fan's knowledge of "...the football team will still need to less potential for a great play. Volleyball the game, better weather, a better face the Daytons of the world before can keep their shorts for all I'm con­ atmosphere, more fans and limitless being eligible for postseason-contend­ cerned, because football wears the potential for a great play...football ing status...now is the year for the vol­ "daddy pants" in the fall. wears the 'daddy pants' in the fall." leyball team to go further than any...'" one man's views on Bears vs. Packers Brent Whitlock As many of you know or of my own experiences of Da getting cut off in traffic by your ing about the Lombardi days. At SPORTS EDITOR should be getting pumped for, Bears and Da Pack. I grew up in Wisconsin license plate sport least have a little pride in your the Green Bay Packers are com­ Iowa, which isn't even close to utility vehicles with the Packer team through the thick and the First of all, let me start off ing to the brand new Soldier Green Bay and a somewhat flags hanging out the driver's thin. by saying that this is a rarity for Field to take on- the Chicago timely drive from Chicago, but I side window. Where did you So this year, we're taking me. I don't usually write. I just Bears on the ultimate venue, am a Bear fan. For all of you people come from? I'm sure the country back. Ya. Kordell edit However, since JR Monday Night Football. I won't who didn't know, Iowa is Bear everyone else in the country Stewart will be the one adminis­ Radcliffe was willing to write tell you all about the tradition country...or it used to be. noticed it too. tering the nightmares instead of this week, I figured that I and . the . history of rivalry Back in 1997, all of you lit­ You all started invading Brett Favre, America will notice shouldn't be upstaged by the between these two teams (I'll tle dairy boosters and green like the those space ships in that R.W. McQuarters, not Mike boss. Plus, he's a Packers fan! leave that to Jim Belushi), but I number-four-wearing folk start­ Independence Day. (Speaking of MacKenzie, needs a hair cut, As a Bears fan, do you think I will rally the Bears fans and call ed to pop up all over my state. I spaceships, the Bears' Stadium.) and the Superbowl Shuffle will would stand idly by and let out the Packers fans instead. swear when Brett Farve started Are -you all fairweather fans? always be better than the Green Bay tie up the article Since I can't relate to all of doing his little giddy run and Where were you pre-1997? Lambeau Leap. Why? Because count on this page 1-1? (Ed is a you Cheeseheads and even you helmet thing after you guys won Probably at home drinking Old the Bears are going to win...or at, Bears fan.) Heck no! true Chicagoans, I'll just tell you the Super Bowl, my mom was Milwaukee's Best and reminisc­ least beat the spread. Enjoy' page 18, The Torch .PORTS September 26, 2003

Crusader cross country teams compete with best in state at Indiana Intercollegiate Championships X-C men make top ten Braden Radtke rience of a junior in his racing. He is the TORCH WRITER big surprise of the team and maybe the conference." The Indiana Intercollegiate Senior Rick Wenger was the next Championships were a rough endeavor runner across the line for VU with a for the Valparaiso University men's 52nd place finish and a time of 26:46.9. cross country team. Finishing tenth out Senior Matt Blume finished 1.1 seconds of 26 teams, the Crusaders earned 344 behind Wenger in 54th place. points and fell behind conference rival Wrapping up the top five positions Indiana University Purdue University for VU at the meet were juniors Adam Indianapolis. Piaskowy (27:19.6) finishing 80th and The victor of the meet, Indiana Nick Galac in 135th (28:30.7). University, currently sits in the national "We did have some really good top 10 and proved so by scoring per­ performances from Chris Orosz and fectly in the meet with 15 points. Nick Galac, who stepped it up to run as "We were missing four key people our fifth man," said Wenger. at the intercollegiates: Nate Nunnelly, The Crusaders were somewhat Jeff Kondraschow, Dennis Kabara, and disappointed as they did not run as well David Wheeler," said head coach Mike as they are capable of. However, to Straubel. "That hurt our team finish and reflect an analogy developed by the plan to beat IUPUI." team, Wenger said, "We are birds "But, our top four ran well and though, and birds never say die." showed that when those others return, Today the top nine runners will be we can run with IUPUI and even heading to Notre Dame to battle confer­ Southern Utah," Straubel added. ence opponents Oakland and Southern Freshman Chris Orosz led the Utah. The rest of the team will head to brown and gold with a 24th place finish Loyola to compete tomorrow. The next at a time of 26:11.7. meet for the men's cross country team is "Chris is running very well," two weeks following at the Pre-NCAA Straubel said. "He is showing the expe­ meet on Oct. 18. Women bring home fifth place Ken LaVicka first to fifth (30 seconds) and even our TORCH WRITER spread from [runners] one to nine (60 seconds)," said Straubel. It's still early in this year's Straubel also stressed how impor­ Valparaiso University women's cross­ tant the Notre Dame meet will be for country season, but things are already their conference season. looking promising for the squad. "At Notre Dame, we want to see Coming off a solid start to the season by how we match up with Oakland and taking third at their own invitational, the Southern Utah," Straubel said. "We Crusaders ran impressively, coming in want to practice racing against them, fifth at the 22-team Indiana practicing what we will need to do later Intercollegiate Championships held last and handling the pressure of knowing Friday in Terre Haute, Ind. we can beat them." The Crusaders managed to earn Straubel's optimism is shared by 178 points in their fifth place finish, the women as well. When asked her trailing Indiana State, Ball State, Purdue thoughts on the team's chances for suc­ and champion Indiana, which tallied 36 cess this year, Rachel Nelson said, "I points. Senior Elizabeth Whiting led the think we're going to have one of the way for VU, finishing in 26th place best women's [cross country] teams that (18:59.2) while junior Rachel Nelson Valpo has had yet." finished right behind in 30th place "We've got five awesome seniors (19:05.0). Other high placing Crusaders who I think have brought the team to included senior Amanda Lee, who this new level," she said. "Also, the girls turned in a 36th place finish (19:11.2), have set a conference championship as freshman Danielle Nunnelly who one of their goals this season." placed 40th (19:19.2) and junior Heidi Nelson also pointed out that the Nathan, who finished the course in 46th Crusaders have never won a conference place (19:29.7). championship in women's cross coun­ Head coach Mike Straubel was try. pleased with the women's effort and is The Crusaders will take this week­ looking forward to their trip to Notre end off before traveling to South Bend Dame on Oct. 3. for the Notre Dame Invitational on Oct. ERIN NOLAN "The most impressive thing about 3 and the Loyola Lakefront Invitational Junior Rachel Nelson treks across the plains of the cross country course at the Crusader Invitational. the team's run at the Intercollegiates the following day. The women's cross country team finished fifth out of 26 teams over the weekend. The men were tenth. was the team's small time spread from

yards, forcing another punt. The defense was hoping trek to Jacksonville, Fla. tomor­ Adams. •DEFENSE "St. Francis had a fresh­ for a shutout, which would have row where they will meet a 2-1 "Offensively, they are a man quarterback in there and we been the first in three years for Jacksonville squad. VU will very good skill team, and we CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 wanted to try and attack him and the Crusaders. But with the look to run its record to 4-1, want to try to do what we did take away the running game so starters for both teams on the which would be the best start against St. Francis, which is get territory, the brown and gold he had to throw the ball," said bench late in the game, the Red since the 1994 season. them into uncomfortable situa­ stopped the Flash for losses of VU defensive coordinator Sam Flash scored a meaningless "Jacksonville is a good tions so we can capitalize," said two yards on first down, three Bernardi. "We forced some short touchdown with 18 seconds team, but they are young in the Bernardi. yards on the next play and a sack routes and hit guys right away, remaining to tally the final mar­ secondary, so we are going to try The game is scheduled for from sophomore Mike Jones to so they really couldn't move gin. and attack them there to make an 11:30 a.m. kickoff at D.B. push St. Francis back another 11 downfield." The Crusaders make the things tough on them," said Milne Field. September 26, 2003 SPORTS The Torch, page 19 Women's soccer discovers Iowa not heavenly Crusaders drop a pair of games to University of Northern Iowa and Drake 2-1 and 3-1 respectively, fall to 0-7 on season Laura Medina "We were a bit the rest of the season for pare for our next games, and TORCH WRITER unlucky," Anthony said. "At Anthony, who has high we look forward to them." Northern Iowa, we allowed hopes for the team and their This weekend, the After last weekend's our opposition to win at the goals for the remainder of team will be at home to face losses against Northern end. In overtime, there was the year. Bowling Green and Eastern Iowa and Drake University, a touchy call by the [referee] "We do not define our­ Illinois University. With the the Valparaiso University that was game-deciding." selves by our record," he home field advantage, the women's soccer team is not Throughout the game, said. "Once we see some team hopes to get its first looking for excuses. It is, however, the team played success, we should have a win of the season and boost however looking for a win. good defense with the help strong second half. The team morale. "If we break down of sophomore goalkeeper [amount of losses] is a neg­ "We need to get excit­ each game individually, Danielle Guerra, who had ative, but our level of play is ed again," said Guerra. "We there are a lot of positives," four saves for VU. what is going well. It's a are so individually talented, head coach Stephen VU's only goal in the matter of playing more effi­ but we have not clicked Anthony said. "We are play­ 3-1 loss to Drake was scored ciently on the field." together offensively. A win ing pretty good soccer." by freshman Jennifer "It is difficult when this weekend Would be a The teams were tied at Battels, her first goal in col­ you continuously fall short," definite confidence booster; one point Friday in the legiate play. Senior Kristen said Anthony. "They can it would make us more con­ match against UNI and at Templin made nine saves help themselves by looking fident overall." the 7:11 mark in overtime, a for the team. at each game specifically. Kickoff is slated for JENN KLEIN Panther penalty kick gave The Crusaders' 0-7 There are positives in each 4:30 p.m. Sophomore Allison Swanson handles the ball. N. Iowa the winning margin. record has not determined game. We are trying to pre­

. and Jennifer VV-RAII Gandolph, V T UMkL Men's soccer sees scoreless who had 18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 -• less. Sophomore Jeff Oleck made "Valparaiso was setting the ball very nice­ three saves for VU in the half to keep ly during the match," said Matt Travis, a sopho­ the score knotted at 0-0. more at the University of Michigan who Neither team could muster a shot watched the matches. "They were setting up on goal in either overtime, so both their offense very effectively all match." teams had to settle for a draw after Following the loss to Michigan, the team 110 minutes of soccer. OSU outshot went to Chicago to face a DePaul team that VU the Crusaders 16-5 and held a 3-0 has perennially had trouble with. The brown and advantage in shots on goal. gold pulled out a four game victory, however, "The later it went on in the sec­ 27-30, 30-21, 39-37, 30-16. ond half, the more and more I real­ Once again, the team was led by Moulton ized that we had a chance to win the and Robinson. Moulton registered a career-high game," Mrak said. "The longer the 17 kills, and Robinson trailed slightly with 15. game went on, the more confident I Norman finished with 43 assists and 13 digs. was, and the more confident the The Blue Devils were led by the 14 kills of Janet team was too." Goreham, the 41 assists of Amie West, and the "Overall, I'd say we were pretty 18 digs by Amy Holmes. happy to come out with a tie," junior "The win against DePaul felt so good Mark Korba said. "As far as one because we all just did our part and it all just team really outplaying the other, it kind of fell together," Bova said. "It gives us all was pretty close. I don't know how kinds of momentum heading into conference [OSU] felt, but I thought it was pret­ play. We just need to come out fired up and ty close and should have been 0-0." focused, but relaxed at the same time." The Crusaders continued their The Crusaders hope to take the momentum strong defensive play in the first half from this huge victory and translate it into some against Xavier, with Oleck saving big wins against conference opponents. the only shot on goal by either team. "I think [Indiana University Purdue The Musketeers outshot VU 6-5 University Indianapolis], Oral Roberts and over the first 45 minutes of play. UMKC will be our biggest challenges this The Crusader offense awoke in year," Bova said. "Luckily, we drew UMKC at the second half. VU recorded 10 home, so we should have the advantage there." shots in the half and put three oh net, Mid-Continent Conference play starts this but couldn't put one past Brian week with a match against Centenary on Friday, S^chaeper, and for the second straight followed by a tough game at Oral Roberts game, VU went to overtime tied 0-0. tomorrow. Each team mustered one shot on goal in the first overtime, but neither could put one on net in the second 10 minutes, so the Crusaders earned their second straight 0-0 draw. "I thought we had a chance of winning that game early," Mrak said. JENN KLEIN "And in the second half, we had bet­ Junior James Flugstad attempts to elude two defenders during a home game against ter opportunities than they had." Xavier last Sunday. The Crusaders were scoreless in 220 minutes of play last weekend. VU outshot Xavier 18-15 and each Andrew Stem the crossbar for Ohio State and Nate team put four shots on net. Schaeper TORCH WRITER Hyde had an opportunity for the made four saves for the Musketeers Crusaders right before halftime, but and Oleck stopped three shots for the The Valparaiso University men's couldn't put the ball on net. Neither brown and gold. The game was soccer team was fit to be tied last team had a shot on goal in the first Oleck's sixth career shutout, which weekend. For the first time in school half, and OSU held a 5-3 advantage in put him in third place on the all-time history, the Crusaders played back to shots. shutout list at VU. back 0-0 ties against Ohio State and "I basically left them leaving the The Crusaders look to put their Xavier. locker room saying, 'This is the piv­ first win of the year on the books this The Crusaders entered the match otal point in our season,'" head coach weekend. They host Michigan State against the Buckeyes having given up Mis' Mrak said. today at 2 p.m. and travel to Drake on an average of four goals per match in VU, who had been prone to sec­ Sunday. their first four games. Each team had ond half collapses in their previous "I have a lot of confidence going into an opportunity to take the lead in the games, kept up the defensive intensity these games," Korba said. "We're RACHEL UHLIG first half, but neither team could capi­ in the second half. Both teams had starting to come together and hopeful­ Sophomore Katie Bova sets up sophomore Liz Mikos talize. scoring opportunities, but just as in the ly we'll continue to." for the spike during a practice earlier this week. Matt McCune blasted a shot over first half, the game remained score­ /~ VUSports J .$.c.9.r.!?P.9.9.rdh Football Women's Soccer VU 38 VU I St. Francis 6 Drake 3 Volleyball Men's Soccer VU 3 vu DePaul I Sept. 20-Sept. 26 Xavier FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE Crusader football off to best start since 2000 with 38-6 home victory over St. Francis Red Flash Eli Gieryna potential score back. TORCH WRITER Yet in the second half, it was more of the same for VU, The emergence of Kevin only this time the damage was Knutson as a viable threat to done on the ground by junior opposing defenses was complet­ Nick Reid. Reid scored twice in ed this past Saturday against St. the third quarter to put VU up Francis University (Penn.) The 31-0 and end any chance of a St. junior from River Falls, Wise, Francis comeback. The second caught seven passes for 117 touchdown by Reid featured his yards and one for a touchdown best Walter Payton imitation as to lead the Crusaders past the he sprinted down the left side­ Red Flash 38-6 and improve line and dove headfirst into the their record to 3-1, the team's end zone past a Red Flash best start since the 2000 season. defender. The senior running Opponents of the back finished with 133 yards and Crusaders often focus their two touchdowns. It was Reid's attention elsewhere, but they third straight game over the cen­ may want to start paying atten­ tury mark. tion to Knutson, who has 23 Also turning in another receptions this year to lead the strong performance was Macchi, brown and gold. who was 13-for-30 in comple­ "Kevin has become our go­ tions, but executed several big to guy," offensive coordinator plays to throw for 270 yards and ' Stacy Adams said. "[Rob] three touchdowns. Giancola gets all the publicity, The VU defense was noth­ and defenses focus on him, so ing but impressive all game that gives Kevin a lot of open­ long. The Red Flash were forced ings, and he has responded very to punt nine times and only well to that." totaled 256 yards on the day, This game seemingly despite having possession of the belonged to the Crusaders from ball for more than 36 minutes. the first minute. On the opening Smeja led the defense with 11 kickoff, sophomore Brad Smeja tackles, while senior linebacker broke loose and returned the ball Lawrence Canada contributed 75 yards upfield to set up a 19- BETH ADAMS nine tackles of his own. yard field goal by senior Ryan Senior quarterback Dave Macchi scrambles out of the pocket after feeling some pressure from St. Francis's (#39) Jarriett One sequence in the first Bateman. The Crusaders and Robinson. Macchi threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns during the Crusaders' 38-6 home win over the Red Flash. quarter was indicative of the Red Flash traded interceptions the running game in the first which is what we were able to sophomore tight end Tom- type of tough defense that the early on, but senior quarterback half, preferring to assail the Red do." Schmidt to put the Crusaders up brown and gold played the entire Dave Macchi found junior Rob Flash through the air. The second quarter was 17-0. The Crusaders missed game. After Macchi threw an Giancola with a perfectly "We wanted to open up our quiet as well until the 6:17 mark, another scoring chance with interception that Brandon Turner thrown bomb for a 63-yard running game by passing early when a reception by Giancola under a 'minute to play as returned 45 yards into Crusader touchdown with just three sec­ on," said Adams. "We wanted to took VU to the St. Francis 22- Giancola dropped a touchdown onds remaining in the first quar­ run them down so we could just yard line. That set'up a 17-yard pass and a holding penalty on see • DEFENSE me IS ter. The Crusaders rarely used run them over in the second half, touchdown pass from Macchi to the next play brought another

THIS WEEK IN Killer instinct leads to volleyball victory TORCH SPORTS... Crusader volleyball amasses 180 kills in three matches with wins over Central Michigan and DePaul Dave Tomke leyball victory over the Blue games. After taking the first two 25,30-18,28-30,33-31. 's SOCCER... TORCH WRITER Demons since 1995. games by scores of 30-18 and "Valparaiso played really ... PAGE 19 VU sophomore Lauren 30-25, VU lost the third game well, and it was hard for us to The Valparaiso University Moulton led the team through 16-30 before rebounding to take find any seams or holes in their WOMEN'S SOCCER... women's volleyball team does the week with 41 kills, trailed the fourth and final game 30-24. game," said Erin Moore, a senior more killing than Freddy and closely by seniors Michelle Hansen led the team with on the Michigan team. "We did­ ...PAGE 19 Jason at an unsuspecting teen Robinson and Marion Hansen, 15 kills, while Robinson and n't really play our best game, convention. who finished with 40 and 38 Moulton added 13 and 12. Emily and I think we were lucky to CROSS COUNTRY... Coming off last week's two kills respectively. Lovejoy led the Chippewas with come out of it with a win." ... PAGE 18 game five losses, the Crusaders "We finally got back to 18. Senior Cyndi Norman was Moulton and Robinson led took on Central Michigan and winning," VU sophomore Katie the Crusader leader in assists the way with 12 kills each, while the University of Michigan at Bova said. "It's huge for us, with 49 andjunior Sara Silcox Norman registered 50 assists ONE MAN TO BEAT... the Nike Challenge in Ann because now we have a lot of contributed 21 digs to the win­ and Silcox had 17 digs. Their ... PAGE 17 Arbor, Mich., this weekend, fol­ confidence and a lot of momen­ ning effort. counterparts on the U of M team lowed by a match against The next and final game of included Moore, who tallied 19 tum." sJbiKo... DePaul on Sept. 23. The Crusaders' week start­ the Nike Challenge did not go kills, Lisa Gamalski, who bet­ PAGE 17 The Crusaders tallied 180 ed with the match against quite as well for the Crusaders, tered Norman with 61 assists, kills combined in three matches Central Michigan. The brown as they were defeated by the and came away 2-1, including a and gold led most of the match, University of Michigan see • V-BALL page 19 win over DePaul: VU's first vol­ eventually winning in four Wolverines in four games, 30-