Features: Intramural football gets competetive edge Page 3 A&E: Editor gets on board the '3:10 to Yuma' Page 4 Opinions: Why students shouldn't be afraid to grow up HE CHO Page 5 TSeptember 14, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 95, No. 4 Tune in to change WTUR plans expanded fall lineup featuring 10 new shows

By Josh Kennedy rector Angie Poag said. Keith Decker, want to start. Features Editor “(We want to) make it more The show, titled “The Rock- relevant to the listening audi- ing Chair,” stems from their Sept. 24 sparks a new be- ence, (which will) get bigger desire to “break people out ginning for Taylor’s student too,” she said. of what they think Chris- radio station, WTUR-FM. “We want to get as many tian rock should be,” Fannin The station, which broad- people involved as possible, said. casts on 89.7 FM within and we want to provide “It’s a rock show,” Fannin a roughly 25-mile radius, open opportunities,” As- said. “It’s kind of a pun. Our boasts a new management sistant Manager junior Eliza slogan is, ‘The music your staff, as well as the addition Dhonau said. “But we also grandma won’t let you listen of approximately 10 new want to be assured that we’re to.’ And we’re rocking her shows this fall. putting quality shows on the chair.” Expanded programming air, and we want to make Fannin said people need includes seven new mu- sure people are well-trained to break out of their cultural sic shows, live women’s and well-prepared to go on boundaries and realize ev- volleyball and basketball the air.” eryone expresses themselves broadcasts, a children’s mu- In order to put out quality differently. He said he desires sic show and broadcasts of shows, aspiring disc jockeys to push the boundaries with “Adventures in Odyssey” must go through a five-step the new show. episodes. screening process that en- “We want good music “Our goal is to get people sures they are capable of on the show, so it’s got to involved, get people to know broadcasting live. be hard rock,” Fannin said. the station and to become a “When someone … wants “We’re trying to fuse the old staple around campus,” As- to do a show, they contact me and the new with something sistant Manager junior Nick or Rusty” Dhonau said. “We that everybody could listen Rodemann said. “You can meet with them, and they to.” expect a wider variety (of give us a proposal of what Fannin said he hopes to music) than last year. This they’d like to do with their play music from bands like year is more hard Christian show: ideas or whatever Skillet, The Almost, The Wed- rock.” they have in mind. We then ding, The Classic Crime and Rodemann joined the sta- discuss what we like about Project 86. Fannin and Deck- tion last year with the start of it, what concerns we might er also plan to have guests on a show named “The Loop” have … (Then) they do a the show and accept callers. with his co-host, junior Jacob demo recording.” “We’re (going to) push the “Rusty” Elsts, who now man- Elsts, Poag and Dhonau limits on what’s OK to talk ages the station. Elsts hopes then review the practice about,” Fannin said. “Our to have a full programming show and give the prospec- generation is kind of break- schedule up and running by Photo illustration by Andy Marston tive announcers feedback on ing out and saying, ‘These the end of September, with Freshman Brian Fannin practices for his new show on WTUR called "The Rocking Chair." ways to improve. things (in our society) aren’t shows running from 7 to 11 Freshman Brian Fannin is OK,’ and we want to talk p.m. Monday through Fri- several years. said. “The changing of the Listeners can expect WTUR in the middle of this screen- about them. It’s exactly what day, a programming format “I didn’t expect to have staff sparked new life into to “knock out anything con- ing process for the show he WTUR is all about: ‘Christian which Taylor hasn’t had in this much enthusiasm,” Elsts the station.” temporary,” junior Music Di- and his co-host, freshman rock and Taylor talk.’ ” Innovation skyrockets at Aerospace convention

By Benita Lee on Indiana, as we collaborate Contributor to meet federal needs,” Take- hara said. “There is a need to Science professionals and get people together for some- students gathered Tuesday at thing to start.” Taylor with a common goal Hosting the conference at in mind: to boost Indiana’s Taylor benefited the school, aerospace and space science he said. industry and enhance its rep- “I would love to see stu- utation nationally. dents rub shoulders with the The second annual ATAIN real world,” Takehara said. – Access Technology Across “There are people here that Indiana – and IIN – Indiana represent other companies Innovation Network – Con- and governments. This gives ference on Aerospace and students an opportunity for Space Science Technology greater exposure and net- aimed to follow its stated working.” theme of “lauching Indiana Taylor senior David Pat- into national prominence terson, who attended the through collaborations.” convention, said he believes Speakers from different it succeeded in its goal of companies gave presenta- creating state-wide collabo- tions focused on Indiana’s ration. resources and capabilities, “Taylor has already proved followed by discussions on – and is proving – that it is a potential collaboration be- major player in aerospace tween organizations. and space science,” Patterson Universities big and small said. “The convention was an were also looking to get in- outstanding networking and volved in working together. brainstorming machine.” Purdue University President Photo by Andy Marston As with many other classes France A. Córdova gave the Sophomores David Brooks (far left) and James Burnside (far right) prepare a balloon for launch at the demonstration on Tuesday. at Taylor, the integration of keynote address, saying her faith and learning came into university would continue to Taylor has ample expertise Force competition and its “Taylor needs to engage “We have already begun to play even at this conference. look for partnership oppor- and emphasis on space sci- work with NASA developing more with the external world establish a statewide univer- “The world has many tunities within the state. ence, he said, pointing to the sensors that can gather data to bring about collabora- sity skills database,” he said. physical needs, and as Chris- Professor Don Takehara, university’s contributions from space, Takehara said. tions,” he said. Takehara said he thought tians, we need to be meeting director of Taylor’s Center to the aerospace and space In addition, Taylor belongs Jason Lovell, a speaker the conference would serve those needs, too,” Takehara for Research & Innovation science industry. Taylor’s to ATAIN and has partnered from the Indiana Office of as the impetus for more state- said. “When we have made and one of the organizers of science department is well with Purdue University and Energy and Defense Devel- wide collaboration simply a name for ourselves in the the conference, said smaller known for its high altitude ITT Corp. opment, said his office has because participants were (aerospace and space sci- schools like Taylor can also balloon launches, its nano- But the university should started to create a place for gathering together. ence) industry, that gives us contribute to aerospace and satellite that placed fourth expand its partnership op- university collaboration and “(The conference) will an entry to share Christ with space science research. out of 13 entries in an Air portunities, he said. contribution to the industry. have a tremendous impact others.” News ews September 14, 2007 Page 2 TaylorN senior wins Miss Grand Rapids crown

By Eliza Dhonau Grand Rapids competition helping her throughout the “Each contestant is re- to shatter misconceptions Staff Writer for the first time. pageant. quired to have a platform, about the pageant world. In addition to competing “She knows me very well, a cause which they cham- “These are strong women Senior Kelsey Dufendach in local competitions, like so she has known when to pion,” said Kelsey’s mother, with a lot of character that views earning the title of Miss Greater Grand Rapids, give me encouragement and Karen Dufendach. “Kelsey’s can make a difference in our Miss Greater Grand Rapids Dufendach also participated is mentoring.” world,” she said. “Oftentimes as more than just winning a in several open competitions, Specifically, Dufendach we just see them as beauty beauty pageant. which accept contestants “These are strong said she hopes to help at- queens who have nothing Dufendach considers her from any region, unlike lo- risk adolescents. between their ears.” victory in the pageant – which cal pageants that require the women with a lot of “They need someone who Pageants often hold an un- qualifies her to compete for participant to reside in that believes in them, who knows founded, negative connota- a spot in the Miss America area. Although Dufendach character that can that they can succeed and tion, Karen Dufendach said. pageant – as a chance for her consistently placed well in that their hopes and dreams “These competitions are to share her faith and pro- those competitions, she nev- make a difference in can come true,” she said. more than a ‘beauty con- mote a cause in which she er took home a crown. As Miss Greater Grand test,’” she said. truly believes. “I knew I had what it took, our world.” Rapids, Dufendach must According to Kelsey Dufendach’s August vic- but I couldn’t put all the make appearances at several Dufendach, these competi- tory was not her first time pieces together,” she said. -Kelsey Dufendach- events, speaking about the tions are also an opportunity Photo provided by Kelsey Dufendach winning a pageant. “Finally this year, my mom Miss America organization, for her to share her faith with During her senior year of and I sat down and made a as well as her platform. others. need of God, definitely in high school, she began com- game plan. To walk away known when I just need time “I want to ignite a fire in “I have met some amaz- need of hope.” peting in the Miss America with the crown is a dream to breathe,” Dufendach said. others to see the importance ing young women with phe- Kelsey competes in the system and won the “Miss come true, after five years of Another source of encour- of making a difference in the nomenal hearts for the world Miss Michigan competition Greater Grand Rapids Teen” working towards it.” agement, Dufendach said, is life of a child,” she said. and for God,” she said. “For this June. Miss Michigan title. Dufendach credits her knowing her crown gives her Along with raising aware- me, it is kind of like a min- competes in the Miss Amer- At age 17, Dufendach com- mom, who has never missed an opportunity to promote ness about her platform, istry in a way, because there ica competition in June of peted in the Miss Greater one of her competitions, for her platform. Dufendach said she hopes are some girls definitely in 2008. TABS: for all students

By Jess McLean & ments served at 7:45. Christianna Luy Former Atkins Chief Ex- Contributors cecutive Officer Paul Wolff Taylor Area Business Stu- will share his knowledge as dents have a message to a company leader and also share: as a committed Christian Business affects everyone. in the cut-throat corporate “People in most majors are world, Keener said. going to be doing busines,” TABS is also inviting stu- said TABS Public Relations dents from all majors to it's Director Dauthan Keener. annual conference, which falls in mid-February. One common misconcep- TABS desires to tion regarding the TABS con- ference is that it’s solely for encourage, train, business students. In fact, nothing could be further council and equip from the truth, Keener said. Targeting a broad spectrum students with of majors, TABS designs its conference to encourage, critical business skills train, counsel and equip stu- dents with critical business to garner future skills to garner future bene- fits in professional positions. benefits in “We want to help students as they seek excellence in professional business … and to serve students in the community positions. around us,” Keener said. This year, TABS will also expand into a nationally run Photo by Ellen Koch So this year TABS is offering organization called Students Junior Christy Sopcisak helps Larry Mannix, of Mannix Honey Farms, flip his honey-roasted chops at the Matthews Covered Bridge a series of monthly lectures, and Free Enterprise (SYFE). Festival on Saturday. Although it was Sopcisak’s first visit to the festival, Mannix’s food stand has been a part of the festival for the past some geared toward person- The TABS leadership hopes 22 years. Despite the rain on Saturday, the festival offered, among other things, plenty of food, good bargains and a bit of history for al finance and investing. The this move will increase stu- people of all ages to enjoy. organization may even invite dent business opportunities area residents to a tax-time and develop stronger sup- lecture, Keener said. port. The TABS kick-off starts Editor in chief Chrissie The Grille finds new ingredients at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the Thompson contributed to this Ayres building, with refresh- report. By Carrie Bragg Now, desserts are only though,” she said. “It was added due the large success Online Editor available at the end of the huge.” of the Mexican hut offered in main food lines and the se- Brad seemed confident in the D.C. Taylor gets grant Students have had a few lections in one line are differ the administration’s ability In addition, the Grille of- weeks to adjust to the new from the other. to determine which changes fers the new Panne Provin- The National Science Foun- be taught to other schools. look of campus, but changes “I miss having the des- should be made at Taylor. cio Delicatessen, All Ameri- dation gave Taylor a three- “We’re excited because it to Taylor dining options have sert table with everything “I think there’s a healthy can Fare, Zia Bella’s Pizza & year grant worth $217,668 teaches you the whole scien- drawn mixed reviews. together,” McKeon said. “If balance between holding Grinders, and Green Acres – Tuesday because of the tific method in a fun way,” On top of the oft-mentioned you have to go back and get onto the legacy (of former “new name, same great salad university’s success with its Voss said. “You can imple- new entrance, the sidewalk (dessert) after your meal, it’s Taylor presidents) – the bar,” Milholland said. High Altitude Research Plat- ment it in almost any class.” to the dining commons and just awkward.” (Milo A.) Redigers and the The Grille is tweaking each form (HARP). Voss said students work in the removal of “The Hurl,” While these changes may (Jay) Keslers – and protecting dining option to make it more The grant will help inte- teams on the balloon, which students are dealing with a come as a discomfort to un- the important cornerstones, student-friendly, with certain grate Taylor’s knowledge of can be built in two to three new culinary culture. dergrads, Swallow Robin while at the same time not foods pre-made and offered high-altitude data gathering lab cycles of a course. The The Grille has added an en- Hall Director Kelly Yordy letting that totally dictate the in a cooler for students in a into the curriculums of more ability to work in groups is tirely new menu and the D.C. and her husband, Brad Yor- decisions,” he said. rush, Milholland said. than 20 colleges and univer- a valuable skill that graduate has removed one long-stand- dy, both 2005 Taylor gradu- Grille Manager Penny Mil- “As far as vegetarian offer- sities across the Midwest. schools and professional or- ing staple: the dessert table. ates, provided a different holland says she worked this ings, I know we have three Taylor’s science depart- ganizaitons value, he said. Senior Krista Ely eats at the summer “to scale down a sandwiches geared towards ment has conducted more “You can’t teach that in a Grille every day. While she rather large menu, but still vegetarians, and the pizza than 50 successful high-alti- classroom,” Voss said. “Our admitted the addition of the The Grille is offering what students and and Mexican areas are made tude balloon launches in the vision is to inspire young Mexican grill is nice, she said staff would like ... to order, so they could be as past five years. people about the sciences.” the changes to the establish- tweaking each “We wanted to make the you like,” she said. “And of HARP has provided fac- Jason Krueger, a 2006 Tay- ment make eating there chal- Grille (trendier, matching) course we always have soups ulty and students access to lor graduate and president lenging. dining option to what other college food ser- and the salad bar.” remote sensing technologies of StratoStar Systems, LLC, “The Grille is not very veg- vices are currently doing,” As for the changes, they that gather measurements is helping spread HARP to etarian-friendly now,” she make it more Milholland said. will continue to come, Mil- from the earth, atmosphere other schools. said. “I’m not a vegetarian, She traveled throughout holland said, beginning and space. StratoStar was launched but I don’t eat a lot of meat, student friendly Indiana, Michigan and with the addition of “cano- As a part of the grant, Tay- in part to make the balloon and now there are only two to see what other universities pies for each area and more lor will offer four training technology available to other veggie options.” were offering. decorations,” and lasting sessions on HARP to inter- universities. Junior Kat McKeon is one perspective. “It seems that speed is a on into October, when they ested academic institutions, Krueger said the NSF grant of the many students to no- Kelly Yordy described a factor for everyone,” she will be having a “Grand Re- including Stanford Univer- validates the concept of us- tice the removal of the des- specialty bar available until said. “They want it and they opening” celebration with sity and the University of Il- ing high-altitude balloons for sert table from the dining fall 2005, which provided a want it fast … while wanting door prizes and “freebie cou- linois. learning and research. commons. new specialty food at each it to be unique.” pons.” Hank Voss, physics profes- “The excitement I witness The table had displayed a meal. This year's Grille features The Grille may also offer sor and acting director of the at each launch is something variety of sweets on a long “I think the sidewalk is the addition of what is offi- pizza delivery next semester, science research training pro- we want to make more wide- table in the center of the D.C. great. I like the new entrance. cially called the “DeConcina Milholland said. gram, is optmistic HARP can ly available,” Krueger said. near the tray line. I do miss the specialty bar, Mexican Grille,” which was News FEATURES SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 PAGE 3 Intramurals bring intensity BY STEVE CONN STAFF WRITER When someone says, “Tay- lor University athletics,” what is the fi rst thing to come to mind? That’s right. Intramural football. Some may say intramural sports are a laid-back and fun time where the joy of the sport is more important than the victory. This is why some people play intramu- rals at other colleges. This is Taylor. This is real. For those of you not yet fa- miliar with Taylor intramu- rals: Flag football is the fi rst and the most intense sport Taylor offers. Sometimes it gets a little too intense. Senior Evan Atkinson took on the responsibil- ity this year of coordinat- Photos by Timmy Huynh ing all of intramurals. He’s currently busy supervising referees, schedules and the general management of all things football. Atkinson said poor sports- manship and negative at- titudes have been problems on the fi eld in the past. “This year we want to fo- cus on better attitudes and treating the refs better,” At- kinson said. “Too many peo- defense may be in question itself cannot stand,” said Whether student are fer- as his team is still struggling erans think for any reason ple yell at the refs.” this year as they have al- senior Second Bergwall Per- vently competitive or just to win its fi rst victory. that something is wrong At least one referee agrees. ready suffered one loss at sonnel Assistant, Chris Kirk, having fun, intramurals But, I strongly believe that with that statement, you “It’s a little intimidating,” the hands of the First East who joined forces with fel- gives them the opportunity once we tighten up on spe- clearly don’t understand the said senior referee Kyler (Olson) Beasts. low First Bergwall PA, senior to compete and if they are cial teams and improve our game of fl ag football. Faust. “It’s harder to ref But Third Berg was able Jordan Beck to coach Third confi dent enough, to strut. kicking game we will be real guys because they yell a lot to recover in the dramatic Berg to a shut-out victory. This author has not had the contenders. from the sidelines.” showdown sportswriters “Coaching girl’s football chance to do much strutting, And if you intramural vet- But unruly players haven’t are calling “The Battle of is one of the most fun new stopped her from continu- the Berg.” things I’ve done since I’ve ing her position as a referee On Thursday, Third Berg- come to college” said Beck. and as a player. Faust plays wall played Fourth Bergwall This is Beck’s fourth year for the women's off-campus for bragging rights. Both as a “football coach.” He has team. And although they are teams had coaches from led four different teams, in- off to an admittedly “rocky First and Second Bergwall, cluding last year’s champi- start,” Faust said she is sure making the dorm a hotbed ons. they have the potential to go of speculation and what Some hail Jordan as the all the way to the champion- sophomore Kelly Waterman fi nest coaching mind in in- ship. called “smack-talk.” She tramural football. Jordan To do that they will have said Third Berg’s reputation himself has never made such to go through Third Berg- for the entire season was at a claim, but that doesn’t stop wall; last year’s defending stake Thursday. his team from hailing him as champions. But Third Berg's “A Berg divided against such. Health center offers stu- dent aid, pharmacy supply BY AUDRA GUSTIN If students need allergy, emergency situations. STAFF WRITER cold or fl u medicine, all they Earlier this week, a student must to do is walk across the arranged for an important For some reason, the health street, she said, rather than surgery just the next day, center across the road is fi nd a ride into Gas City. Wright said. daunting to the average stu- Additionally, the health cen- Making an appointment is dent. Some students seem ter has two family medicine quite easy, she said. Student to favor the grin-and-bear-it practitioners and two internal simply call the center with method of dealing with sick- medicine doctors on site. their dates of birth and phone ness. And roughly once a month, numbers to receive an ap- But that shouldn’t be, health visiting specialists from 10 pointment. center staff members say. disciplines come to the health But Kerry Christie, the oth- Health center fees are includ- center. er nurse practitioner, said the ed in students' tuition, as well A student can schedule an center always takes walk-ins. as fees for some medications. appointment with center doc- The Center usually sees 15 If the medication Nurse tors with in advance or ar- to 20 patients during its hours Practitioner Sandi Wright range for immediate care in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an recommends isn’t covered by hour lunch break at noon. Taylor, she said she personal- Both Wright and Christie ly works with students to fi nd say to students, “Come!” an inexpensive alternative. “I’ve been an uninsured college student,” she said. “I know what it’s like.” Wright also pointed out the health center's wide number of services, including a lab, X-ray machine, physical ther- apy offi ce and a fully stocked pharmacy.

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Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed the new Seal of Approval with this week's film review. Yes, that's an actual picture of a seal. Jobs reveals newer, The Seal is reserved exclusively for crowd-pleasers – films that I highly recommend seeing, especially as a group. While I devised the creative concept, the graphic design more tempting Apple kudos fall to senior Trevor Kight. Thanks, big guy. Here are all the films I reviewed last year that I've deemed By Josh Porter screen interface and of ite Apple CEO announced worthy of The Official Josh Porter Seal of Approval: A&E Editor course, a phone. “one more thing”: the iPod But iPhone owners have touch. As observers began “Snakes on a Plane” “Casino Royale” Excuses for not buying an filed a decent number of to notice, this really wasn’t “Little Miss Sunshine” “Pan's Labyrinth” iPod are getting remarkably complaints, most of them anything new. It was essen- “The Prestige” “Amazing Grace” thin. due to AT&T, the only cell tially the iPhone without the “Flushed Away” “Children of Men” Last Wednesday, Apple phone carrier available for phone. And perhaps that’s “Stranger Than Fiction” “Night at the Museum” Chief Executive Officer the iPhone. Activation woes, what makes it such an inge- Steve Jobs unveiled the new slow Internet and 300-page nious move from Apple. line of iPods for the holiday cell phone bills all contrib- Apple hates messes. Every New season. This comes as no ute to the small but notice- one of their products, down surprise to… well, anybody. able amount of bad hype. to its look, software and even conquers record stores Apple updates their line of Apple was facing a few packaging, is remarkably mp3 players about as often problems, and needed to simplistic. AT&T has seem- By Eliza Dhonau typical folk influences for cepts with images of war as Lindsay Lohan makes a revise its strategy soon. ingly created a mess for the Staff Writer more of a rock ’n’ roll style. and the trace of a romance. bad career decision. But this Expectations ran high iPhone, one that Apple has Thumping drum beats Ritter's gentle singing of the time the new iPods feature Wednesday, Sept. 5, as Jobs scrambled to clean up since Rarely does a musician attract listeners who may lines, “ ‘What five letters more than just another rou- began his keynote address the device’s launch. truly deserve to be called have been put off by some spell apocalypse?’ she asked tine revamp. to the public. At the moment, Apple an “artist,” but Josh Ritter of Ritter's softer songs. For me. I wandered over, say- During 2006 and previous Jobs’ first bullet point dur- needs AT&T in order to suc- is one of the few who can country fans, Ritter offers ing, ‘WWIII,’ ” sends chills. years, Apple rumors were ing the unveiling presenta- ceed with the iPhone. The fairly wear both titles. songs like “Next to the Last Despite the brilliance flying around the Internet. tion was a new set of colors two mega-corporations have “The Historical Conquests Romantic” and “Empty found on “The Historical New speculations and for the tiny iPod shuffle. a strict exclusivity deal. So of Josh Ritter,” released Hearts.” And the entire Conquests of Josh Ritter,” “insider” tidbits could be Next, Jobs announced the Apple has offered an alter- Aug. 21 on Sony Records, is album combines influences the album falls short of per- found on a near-daily basis. third-generation iPod nano. native for those who want Ritter’s latest, and perhaps from rock, folk, country and fection. Too often, Ritter's New iPod innovations The new model has a fat- the iPhone without AT&T greatest, album. pop music to create diverse songs fall victim to repeti- like touch screens, wireless ter and shorter form fac- and are willing to forego the With intricate lyrics and tiveness. By the fiftieth Internet and a mobile ver- tor, new software and video phone features. Let it never musical arrangements time Ritter sings, “Am sion of the Macintosh oper- capability. Some will like be said that Apple doesn’t complex enough for a full I singing you the right ating system OS X seemed the new shape, and some know its customers. band, Ritter proves his moves?” on the third too good to be true. Not to have already expressed their Apple has also lowered the music merits consider- track, listeners will mention the elusive iPhone hatred for it via a long string price of the iPhone from the ation deserving to an art want cry back, “No!” that many anticipated, but of profanity and gibberish in initial $599 to $399, so as not form. Considering this is If you choose to pur- few really saw coming. online forums. to cannibalize iPhone profits Ritter's fifth album, this chase “The Historical But as all of us non-cave Then with a certain finality, with the new iPod touch. excellence may not come Conquests of Josh dwellers now know, Apple Jobs announced an improved In retrospect, it’s difficult to as a surprise. Although Ritter,” make sure did indeed announce the regular iPod, which he aptly see how Apple could have Ritter has released your copy includes iPhone in January and renamed the iPod classic. proceeded any better. records since 1999, he did the bonus EP. The EP released it this June to In its sixth generation, the With the new line of iPods, not begin to gain atten- contains four tracks, incredible fanfare. In fact, a new iPod holds up to 160 and especially the iPod tion from critics until all of which are slower, few days ago Apple sold its gigabytes, which translates touch, dozens of rumors and his fourth release, “The emotional songs that one millionth iPhone, a mere into approximately 40,000 speculation have become a Animal Years,” released Photo courtesy of joshritter.com do not quite rise to 74 days after its launch. songs, so you can listen to reality. This may be the best in 2006. the standard of “The The device incorporates a your iPod for four months holiday lineup in Apple’s “The Historical Conquests songs that manage to have Temptation of Adam,” but full version of the Internet, straight without repeating a history, with something for of Josh Ritter” picks up where both cohesiveness and an come close. The bonus track, an iPod with widescreen track. It’s about time. everybody. Except babies. “” left off, appeal to listeners from a “Overnight,” is simple, but video capability, an abso- But in typical Steve Jobs- Analysts are expecting the incorporating the folk-rock variety of genres. just may be worth the extra lutely stunning 3-D touch fashion, everyone’s favor- iDiaper early next year. sound found on the earlier While listening to the 99 cents on iTunes. Photo courtesy of apple.com album. The opening track, album, listeners surely stop Despite some weak “To the Dogs or Whoever,” on the fourth track: a ballad moments (and by this, I mean is reminiscent of 's that is nothing short than the song “Right Moves”) and classic “Subterranean brilliant. “The Temptation overly repetitive choruses, Alien Homesick Blues.” of Adam” begins quiet- “The Historical Conquests of Referencing American fig- ly and unassumingly, but Josh Ritter” outshines prior ures like Calamity Jane, develops with intricate lyr- . Ritter truly stretch- Casey Jones and Gen. ics intertwined with es himself in the album, George Custer, Ritter creates and other orchestral instru- drawing influences from a a folk-inspired song with a ments. wider range of genres while sound older than he is. Similar to “” still staying true to his own Another standout track, from “The Animal Years,” unique sound. “Rumors,” trades in Ritter's Ritter combines biblical con- Album Rating: 8.5 out of 10 A&E SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 Page 5 Oletterspini to ons the editor Escaping a Peter Pan mentality 'Beyond the concerns to the back of my facing the challenges of adult will assume Dad’s responsi- adulthood and the supposed mind' debate mind and making more, life? bilities and wear the suit and burdens encompassed in that “When I grow up …” state- I realized recently I am not tie. perception. continues ments, I proceed to jump in so much afraid of engag- Rebelling against the cap- Let us not think of family a car full of girls and drive to ing in “adult” activities as I tivity of a 9-to-5 job, college and children as unfortunate If you’ve taken a look at Canada for breakfast, forgo- am of actually becoming an students today enact a liv- obstacles that hinder the pur- the IWU billboard on I-69, ing all responsibilities for the adult. Our youth-oriented ing critique of their parents’ suit of individual fulfillment, perhaps you’ll understand By Lindsay Snider evening. culture seems to have an aw- decisions, seeking to “find but as blessings from God Taylor’s choice for a fresh Columnist I wonder if someday I will ful stigma against the respon- themselves” and valuing that allow us to better under- take on marketing. wake up at 4 a.m., halfway sible, dutiful behavior once self-fulfillment of the -indi stand his love and compas- Instead of marketing our- About two weeks into a between Upland and To- typically associated with the vidual above a commitment sion for others. selves as a group of ultra- new semester, I find myself ronto, and realize the day for adult phase of life. to stability, consistency and Let us not shy away from happy, near-perfect students, overwhelmed by the passage growing up has finally -ar One need only look to contentment. making decisions about doc- Taylor came up with a new of time and the magnitude rived. the cast of “Friends” to see We certainly should closely trine and theology merely tagline to describe our out- of the decisions I will soon Why do college students our perception of accept- evaluate and reject some as- because we fear the dogma- look on education. face. and young adults today have able “adult” behavior has pects of the adulthood of our tism of the adult modernism (Our motto is actually “Lux Some days I am nearly such a resistance to growing changed dramatically from parents. But in our process we know today. et Fides”: Latin for "Light and paralyzed with fear – fear up? Is becoming an adult re- the age of Grace Kelly and of doing so, I think we have Rather, let us cultivate a re- Faith". “Beyond the mind” that I am not mature enough, ally all that bad? How could Cary Grant. thrown out the valuable vir- spect for adulthood and the is a tagline, but that’s a side not wise enough, not experi- the 20-year-olds of our par- Today, adolescents seem tues of duty and responsi- adult life that is quickly slip- note.) enced enough to make choic- ents’ generation get married, far more likely to believe Pe- bility to the communities in ping away from our genera- The tagline is not really for es about my future spouse, pay bills and have children ter Pan that “growing up is which we live. tion and in doing so, conduct the currently attending stu- children, career and place of when today we believe our- awfuller than all the awful I would challenge my fel- ourselves in a way that sets dents, but for the prospec- residence. selves to be incapable of en- things that ever were” than low students to rethink care- us apart from the world in tives who are making deci- But then, pushing these tering the adult world and to anticipate the day they fully their perceptions of which we live. sions about where they want to spend the next four years of their lives. A failure to act: More guns won't stop guns R e m e m b e r Taylor is more than aca- demics, and although we pert on the subject of fire- arms, shall not be infringed,” tional security. B i n L a d e n ? take pride in our scholastic arms. I’ve never even held the text says. It’s also worth noting that Shortly after the Septem- aptitude, I personally don’t a gun, let alone shot one, But just like every other many criminals obtain guns ber 11 terrorist attacks, na- know anyone who chose to partially because I grew up constitutional provision, lim- by stealing them, purchasing tional strategy was focused come here solely for academ- in suburban Michigan. But I its exist to when and how them illegally or receiving on one goal: capturing or ics. It is our community, our think I know enough to say people may exercise their them from a friend or rela- killing Osama bin Laden. vision statement that makes decisively that putting more right to bear arms – which tive. As a result, any gun con- It’s been six years, and us unique. guns into circulation is not is where the concept of gun trol plan must include better the world’s most-wanted By Amy Watkins I did a little online search- Opinions Editor an effective means of pre- control comes in. policing measures in order to man appears to be alive ing to find peer college - tag venting crime. Regulating the sale of fire- be successful. and well. Just this week, al- lines, and here are a few I “The best way to prevent The reasons for this are arms seems like common If you don’t think this is- Qaeda released two videos found. Gordon: “Freedom gun crimes in this country is quite simple: First, if guns sense, yet Congress has con- sue affects you, consider this: of bin Laden. within a framework of faith”; to give people more guns.” become more available to the sistently failed to address the On April 16, Seung-Hui Cho U.S. military command- IWU: “Character. Scholar- I was sitting in my kitchen general public, weapons will issue properly. walked onto a college cam- ers made a critical mistake ship. Leadership.” Bethel: listening to one of my par- become available to crimi- Senator Carl Levin (D- pus and killed 32 people, in 2001 when they allowed “Take the next step. Change ents’ friends describe how nals as well. Mich.) pledged in the wake unhindered by the armed po- senior al-Qaeda leaders your world.” to make the United States a Second, I don’t care how of the Columbine shootings lice devoted to protecting the to flee through mountain While I’m sure that the safer, less violent place. He many pistols, rifles or Uzis to give a speech every week school. passages into Pakistan. marketing teams for these made plenty of sense, until I you have stashed away in a until Congress passed mean- Had the gun sellers inves- Since then, military oper- colleges worked long and actually listened to what he closet, you have few chances ingful gun control legisla- tigated his history of psychi- ations have been centered hard on these lines, I have to was saying: of successfully shooting an tion. When I worked for him atric problems, they likely around the fight in Iraq wonder what effect was in- “I love guns. I like the feel- invader. The intruder, not last summer, he had given would have never sold him rather than the search for tended. I would hope that it ing of power they give me. you, has the element of sur- 264 gun speeches with no the weapons. top terrorist leaders. As a would be obvious that what I’ve taught my daughters prise. positive result. Former NRA President result, our enemy contin- most of these colleges are how to shoot, and they’re The way to prevent gun Instead, the National Rifle Charlton Heston famously ues to survive and thrive, promoting is offered at Tay- pretty good.” crimes is quite simple: Keep Association has taken con- remarked the government using the U.S. presence in lor, and that says something I turned to look at the three guns out of the hands of po- trol of the conversation and would have to take his gun Iraq as its rallying cry. special in and of itself. young girls playing in the tential criminals. put the fear of God into our “from my cold, dead hands.” Let us honor those who - Kate Todd, a.k.a. “The next room, their blond curls Yet when any lawmaker elected men and women. Tragically, the gun was died by continuing to fight Sleeping Student” pulled back with ribbons mentions background checks Republicans in particular do taken out of Cho’s cold, dead their attackers. and barrettes. or waiting periods, the gun not want to make enemies hand far too late. - Amy Watkins Two weeks ago, Lindsay They didn’t look old lobbyists respond as if we with this section of their po- Snider informed us of her enough to ride the coasters at faced a major constitutional litical base. opinions about Taylor’s tag- Cedar Point, much less form crisis. So they do nothing, year The Echo line, “Beyond the mind.” a militia. As any gun owner quickly after year, afraid to advocate Taylor University Miss Snider’s array of ex- The whole thing reminded points out, the right to bear on behalf of those who truly amples were humorous, me of something out of the arms is protected by the Sec- need their support. Chrissie Thompson Kim Rupp from the girl who fell asleep last part of “The Matrix.” All ond Amendment to the Con- President Bush has coined Editor in Chief Associate Editor reading her Bible on the side I could think was that this stitution, though scholars the term “pre-9/11 mindset,” Andrew Neel Josh Kennedy of a Taylor van, to differ- guy must be drinking the debate the exact meaning. but on this issue Congress News Editor Features Editor ent definitions of “beyond” Kool-Aid, or maybe some- “A well regulated militia, has a pre-Columbine, pre- Amy Watkins which, when applied, gave thing a bit stronger. A better being necessary to the secu- Virginia Tech mindset. This Josh Porter Opinions Editor an interesting flavor to our way had to exist. rity of a free state, the right of issue joins the fight against A&E Editor university. I realize I’m hardly an ex- the people to keep and bear terrorism as matters of na- Russell Balikian Katherine Gration Obviously, everyone on Sports Editor Associate News Editor campus realizes what our Carrie Bragg Timmy Huynh motto actually means be- Online Editor Photographer cause we’ve been told, again Time for major changes Kristina Kittle Andy Marston and again and again. Marketing Director Photographer However, just suppose for Katie Peterson Ellen Koch one moment that I was not in recent Echos. Two weeks destination of a vocation, but Copy Editor Photographer a student at the illustrious ago, The Echo featured a is in fact the process of fol- Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander Taylor University. I see a sign story about the importance lowing. Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager that says “Taylor University: of choosing a major and the I say to the freshman, major Beyond the mind.” What am difficulty some students yet to be declared, reading The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on I supposed to do with that? have in selecting a discipline this over a chicken wrap in Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias and to be All I know is what I see, and to study. the DC: Go for it, whatever a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the student body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum that that is not enough to inform By Mark Heydlauff But let’s challenge our “it” is. fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a anyone what Taylor Univer- Columnist thinking about majors and Change your major 10 catalyst for change on our campus. sity is about. vocations in general. Con- times, think about going in At this point, unlike Miss As I prepare the first col- sider this: Choosing a major 10 different directions, and Student journalists have published The Echo weekly since Snider, I do not suggest tear- umn in my long and illus- does not matter. through it all, pursue God’s 1915, except for January term, exam week and school holidays. ing the bell tower down. I do trious career as an op-ed Two weeks go, in an article will for your life by living The Echo is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and not think that “beyond the columnist, I find tempting about new faces at Taylor, art prayerfully, engaging Scrip- the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. mind” is putting too heavy fodder in the great social and Professor Robert Alsobrook ture and seeking wise coun- The Echo printed by The Palladium-Item in Richmond, Ind. an emphasis on faith as op- political issues of our day. made a valid point about sel. Echo offices are in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. posed to learning. Issues like the lack of male the need for Christians in (I may have ripped those Frankly, I don’t really think leadership in everything but the arts. But I want to take first two from President Eu- Please address all letters, questions or comments to: “beyond the mind” means video games, the impressive that further and say a dire gene Habecker; I’ll imper- The Echo anything. Alone, it is worth- array of cosmetic changes to need exists for Christians in sonate him in print.) 236 W. Reade Ave. less. What it is trying to rep- this university (By the way, everything: the arts, the sci- To the senior, major very Upland, IN 46989-1001 resent is Taylor’s core value: can we try something other ences, business, education much declared and just as (765) 998-5359 the integration of faith and than red brick? 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Opinions Sports September 14, 2007 Page 6 Trojan Sports TU men win Taylor Invitational (Home games in bold) Cross Country Five Trojans finish within one minute of each other to clinch win (Men) Taylor Invitational, 1st of 3 By Russell Balikian “The upperclassmen have According to Hubley, this (Women) Sports Editor really pushed me and helped year’s team began “coming Taylor Invitational, 2nd of 3 me along since I’ve been together” during the camp, You don’t always have to here,” Bryan said. “They have where they ran close to 15 Upcoming men's and place first to come out on top. enabled me to do well.” miles per day. women's meets: At least not in cross country. University of Indianapolis “When you’re living to- 4:30 p.m. Friday at Taylor’s men’s cross coun- senior Brad Robinson posted gether in one little house for Indiana Intercollegiates try team won Saturday’s the winning time, finishing five days straight, you get 8K Taylor Invitational by a in 27:07. Junior teammate to know each other pretty Football Adam Settle took second well,” he said. “Doing devo- score of 25-31, even though (0-2) University of Indianapolis place with a time of 27:23. tions together and sharing L, 18-36 runners placed first and sec- Sophomore Hilary Peder- life stories was a big part of ond individually. The key to son led the Taylor women, the week.” Upcoming games: the Trojans' victory was that placing third overall with a Bryan agreed the week de- 2 p.m. Sat. at Greenville (Ill.) a pack of five of them - com time of 20:48. veloped team chemistry. manded third through sev- Head Men’s Coach Ted “When you’re enduring Golf enth places. Bowers has emphasized dis- that kind of pain with people Spiess Mem. Classic, 2nd of 6 cipline with the Jarheads this for such a long time, you The Trojans – or “Jarheads,” Upcoming events: as the men call themselves year ever since preseason build friendships,” he said. TBA Mon. at St. Francis Invit., – all finished within one min- training camp, he said. The Trojans compete in the ute of Taylor freshman Isaac “Our theme of ‘discipline’ Little State meet at Purdue Noble Hawk G.C. Bryan, who ran the course goes beyond the actual run- University today, which pits TBA Tues. at St. Francis Invit., in 27 minutes, 30 seconds. ning; it’s easy to be disci- teams from every non-NCAA Cobblestone G.C. Sophomore Tom Robertson plined when the coach is Division I college in Indiana placed fourth overall with a standing there,” said Bow- against each other. Soccer time of 27:34, followed close- ers. “Discipline extends into “It will be exciting to com- (Men, 4-2-1) little things like sleep habits pete against bigger schools,” Photo by Timmy Huynh ly by junior Braxton Fritz Georgetown (Ky.) Tourney (27:41), sophomore Michael and diet choices, and it also Hubley said. “It will also Sophomore Tom Robertson finished the 8K Taylor Invitational T, 3-3 W. Va. Tech Pabody (28:24) and sopho- is a big part of our spiritual help us see where we stand with a time of 27 minutes and 34 seconds, earning him fourth more Jeff Hubley (28:32). lives.” as a team.” place overall. The Trojans won by a score of 25-31. L, 0-4 Georgetown W, 3-0 Urbana NFL Preview Upcoming games: Week in review ... 2 p.m. Sat. at Brescia By Jake Bragg Golf reaches 5 p.m. Tues vs. Earlham Contributor Volleyball (Women, 2-3-0) By Emily Moore Colts @ Titans Contributor L, 0-1 Malone The Titans beat the Colts a new 'low' L, 1-2 Urbana twice last season (quite Taylor's women's volley- and 30-28. W, 2-0 Cedarville ball team continued their Then, on Wednesday, the By Russell Balikian or Fitch (73, sixth place), Josh convincingly), but the Upcoming games: winning ways by shutting Lady Trojans left Manchester Sports Editor Gates (74, ninth place), and Colts played those games 7 p.m. Tues. at IWU without safety Bob Sand- out Goshen 3-0 on Tuesday with another win under their Arne Fahlen (75, 12th place). ers. He makes a big differ- and No. 24 Manchester 3-0 belts, led by junior transfer The Trojan golf team fin- Freshman Ryan Mann scored ence. Wednesday night. The wins Lindsey Bayle’s 15 kills and ished second overall in Mon- an 89. Tennis Colts win 17-13. move the Lady Trojans to a 20 digs and senior Maggie day’s Jon P. Spiess Memorial Huntington’s Justin McMil- (Men, 5-0, 3-0) Packers @ Giants record of 10-2 and a perfect Henss‘ 34 assists. Classic, shooting for a com- len and Spring Arbor’s Kris W, 5-4 Indiana Wesleyan* The Giants have been conference record of 2-0. The team hosts the nine- bined score of 294 and attain- Bradshaw each led the field W, 7-2 Bethel* hit hard by the injury bug. On Tuesday, the Lady Tro- team Trojan Challenge. Their ing the team’s lowest score in with scores of 70, and Hun- Upcoming matches: jans started strong with a first match begins at 4 p.m. 10 years. tington won the overall tour- They lost three more start- 11 a.m. Sat. at Spring Arbor* ers last week after losing commanding 30-11 win in today as they face Midland nament with a score of 290. the opening game, and com- Lutheran. Head Coach Jon Ochs com- 1 p.m. Tues at Marian* three in preseason. The "The (Women, 5-2, 2-2) Packers defense looked pleted the shut-out by edg- Friday's results will deter- mented that this was the best L, 7-2 Indiana Wesleyan* good last week, too. ing out Goshen in the last mine Saturday's matc- ups, upperclassmen score that any of his teams Packers win 24-10. two games by scores of 30-26 which start at 10 a.m. have shot since he took the L, 5-4 Bethel* Bills @ Steelers Soccer have really reigns of the program in 2001, W, 9-0 Earlham and he gave a lot of credit for The Steelers looked By Ellen Koch Upcoming matches: this accomplishment to the good last week, and the Contributor decided to ... 1 p.m. Tues. at Marian* Bills’ thoughts are still upperclassmen. The Taylor women’s soc- tain Cedarville’s offensive ef- “This has been a process,” with Kevin Everett, who play as a team Volleyball suffered a severe spinal cer team broke a three-game forts, earning their first shut- said Ochs. “The upperclass- (10-2, 2-0) injury. losing streak on Thursday out of the season. this year." men have really decided to Steelers win 24-13. night, defeating Cedarville Junior captain, Jillian come together and play as a Madonna Tournament, 3-1 Chiefs @ Bears by a score of 2-0. Burkhart, controlled Taylor’s -Jon Ochs- team this year. That, com- W, 3-0 Goshen * The Bears defense suf- The Lady Trojans came out defense, while freshman bined with our rising con- W, 3-0 Manchester fered two key injuries last hard and quickly took the Yvette Rattray confirmed fidence, led to our perfor- Upcoming matches: lead in the first half as junior Taylor’s victory in the sec- Junior Ryan Johnson led mance on Monday.” week: safety Mike Brown Taylor Trojan Challenge Christy Sopcisak fired a shot ond half as she scored the the team with an even par Taylor’s second-place fin- and nose tackle Dusty (Friday and Saturday) into the back of the net, just final goal of the game. score of 72, notching himself ish at the tournament, which Dvoracek. Luckily, they 4 p.m. Fri. vs. Mid. Lutheran only have to focus on the out of reach of Cedarville’s The Lady Trojans take the a fourth place individual fin- was played on Ironwood 7 p.m. Wed. at Marian* running game this week. keeper. The rest of the half re- field at 7 p.m. Tuesday at In- ish out of 48 total players. Golf Course in Wauseon, mained scoreless as Taylor’s diana Wesleyan for their first Other point contributions Ohio, was the team’s best fin- Bears win 24-10. * denotes MCC match defense worked hard to con- conference game. came from sophomores Trev- ish so far this season. Head-to-head with Bryan Miller Full name: Bryan Miller Nickname: B-Mill Class: Senior Age: 21 Major: Sport Management Sport: Soccer Birthday: May 27, 1986 "I am the same height as Birthplace: Culver City, Calif. (but I live in Wheaton, Ill.) Residence hall: Fairlane, formerly Wengatz the average female." Greatest sports accomplishments: Playing soccer in northern Ire- land against semi-pro teams and playing soccer in Ethiopia while on a Lighthouse trip. Advice: Live life to the fullest, laugh a lot and be a little crazy because it makes life more fun. Best prank: 200 feet of twine wrapped around everything in an Olson room my freshman year. Hidden talent: I can read people pretty well. Pet peeve: When people aren't real and put on fronts that are ob- vious and unnecessary. Guess what? I broke my face in a soccer game my freshman year. Favorite video game: “ Hero” or “Mario Tennis” for N64. Interesting personal fact: I am the same height as the average female (5 feet 8 inches). Favorite band/singer: Lecrae (Christian rap). Music currently in your car’s CD player: My CD player is bro- ken, but probably “Cities” by Anberlin. Most desired superpower: I'd like to be able to fly. Favorite drink: IBC Root Beer Favorite TV show: “Psych.” The Taylor student body should know... The men’s soccer team is an awesome group of men! Also, cherish every minute you’re at Taylor because the people and memories of this place are in- credible and your time flies by before you know it. Favorite Bible verse: Eph. 5:1, 2 - “Be imitators of Christ, there- Photo by Ellen Koch fore, as dearly loved children, and live a life of love, just as Christ Photo by Ellen Koch Junior Jon Hughes takes a shot on goal during Tuesday's match loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and Editor's note: This section is strictly for entertainment; against Urbana. Hughes would later score a goal, leading the sacrifice to God.” it is not an award. Trojans to a 3-0 victory in their home opener. Strangest food: Alligator or Ethiopian pizza Sports