90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 C M Y K 50 40 30 20 15 10 CYAN PLATE MAGENTA PL AT E YELLOW PLATE BLACK PLATE Prof. Don Balla debunks DREAM act myths p.5 * The online at advocate.jbu.edu ThreefoldJOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY AdvocateS STUDENT NEWSPAPE ’ R Thursday, February 23, 2012 Issue 16, Volume 77 Siloam Springs, Arkansas VeggieTales comes to campus Shelby DeLay Big Idea Productions The lofty goal that Vischer had what God could give him was truly “I began making animated vid- set out before himself attracted “al- enough. In Genesis, Abraham was Staff Writer eos when I was nine,” Vischer said. pha males” to the company, each willing to let go of everything else [email protected] “In 1993, I produced the first Veg- one eager to change something else. before he would let go of God. gieTales video. I was making a big Soon, Vischer saw himself sitting on “Why would God wand us to let The campus got its daily serving difference. If I had this much impact the sidelines of his own big idea. go of our dreams?” Vischer asked. of vegetables Tuesday when Phil with videos, I thought I could be the “I learned that when you pull Vischer stressed the importance Vischer, co-creator and voice ac- next Disney.” away from the world, you lose what of not making desires idols saying tor of VeggieTales fame, spoke in Vischer explained that he wanted you want to do,” Vischer said. “Maybe God wants to know what’s chapel. to be just like Walt Disney, because Although the dream ended in more important to you—dreams, or Vischer spoke on the importance as an introvert he didn’t know what 2003, the VeggieTales creator still him,” and making it clear that it is of letting God be in control and else he wanted to do, and that he had has a great outlook on life, and important to put God’s will ahead of letting go of our own dreams. He truly lost who he was. He set a goal knows that the process he endured is our own desires. learned this firsthand after being for his productions to become one of what made him who he is now. kicked out of Bible school and see- the top four family media brands in After listening to a cassette tape ing both the rise and the fall of his Phil Vischer 20 years. of a sermon, Vischer realized that See VEGGIE on page 3 Compiled by Seth Kaye Students After a brief introduction, shine What could beat at a pop- compositiontalent of Ellicott’s, show The last act before the Hannah Wright Contributor the show began. The first act, ping video blogger? Perhaps called “My King’s Stable,” intermission was worth Panic Bear, made up of four a breakdancing Russian? this act was a reminder of the wait. A group calling [email protected] men with excellent musical Next up was an act entitled, how greatly God loves us. themselves 1921 entered, skills, performed Safetysuit’s “We Are Here Because You Ellicott and Miller sang with resplendent in black and As the events for family “Believe.” The performance Are Good to Us,” a rapping definite passion and good red. The group was com- weekend were underway, showcased the members’ act starring freshman Stanley harmony to the instrumental prised of senior Jasmine expectations were high for musical talent and carried an Brown and juniors Musa styling of Roller. Chavez, sophomore Mikael the annual talent show, a element of shock and awe. Clark and Misha Kolemasov. Up next, Senior Samuel Seamans, freshman Ashley favorite among family and Following Panic Bear was The boys delivered a bump- Cornejo demonstrated his Camarillo, freshman Garrette students alike. senior London Smith, simul- ing beat with a beautiful skills. He began by beat Wiley, freshman Daniel The audience waited taneously advertising his message, that God is the one boxing, giving the distinct Musgrave and sophomore as the lights dimmed, and video blog and surprising us who enables our continued impression that he had swal- Annabel Stavey. This group we were introduced to our with an eye-popping popper existence. lowed a drum set. Following sang Adele’s “Someone Like Masters of Ceremony. Senior routine. Smith can dance; he In a radical change of this, he sang Bruno Mars’ You,” possibly better than Drew Duffy and junior moved as if he had no bones. direction, a band with a folky “Just The Way You Are” Andrew Layden were known The act had a slow start, but feel, made up of senior AJ accompanied by recordings for the evening as princes on he slowly drew in the audi- Miller and freshmen Caleb of himself beat boxing the a quest for talent throughout ence with his mind-bending Ellicott and Laura Roller drums, bass, piano and har- See TALENT page 7 the kingdom of “J’bu.” moves. took the stage. Playing a mony. School warms up for conference Jon Skinner JBU was finally awarded its first Any student that visits the and Tournament this year after com- WLHC Athletic office on Febru- pleting the Bill George Arena in ary 27 and 28 during regular office Sidney Van Wyk 2010. hours can sign up for a free ticket. Threefold Staff While SAC tournaments typi- On March 1, all students who are cally are not free to fans, this year on the list will have free admis- the university will be subsidizing sion. This March, the Madness is ticket costs so students will be able The only other people who will coming to JBU. John Brown will to attend games for free and fac- attend the tournament for free are host the Sooner Athletic Confer- ulty will pay five dollars instead of members of other teams, press and ence Men’s and Women’s basket- the regular cost of 10 dollars. tournament volunteers. ball tournaments March 1-3 in Bill “If they want to come, we want Many of the tournament vol- George Arena. them here, and we don’t want them unteers are retired faculty and After several past bids to host to pay so we are going to sub- the event in Murray Sells Gym, sudize it,” said Athletic Director. See SAC on page 9 INDEX News 2/ 3 Opinion 4/ 5 Lifestyles 6/ 7 Sports 8/ 9 Spotlight 10 CYAN PLATE MAGENTA PLATE YELLOW PLATE BLACK PLATE 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 C M Y K 50 40 30 20 15 10 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 C M Y K 50 40 30 20 15 10 CYAN PLATE MAGENTA PL AT E YELLOW PLATE BLACK PLATE Page 2 February 23, 2012 NEWS The Threefold Advocate Summer study abroad trips see student lag ally, professionally and academ- during the trip as they partici- Brittany Reading ically. pate in history itself and dive Managing Editor According to Stevenson, ap- into German culture. [email protected] proximately 120 students study “Students usually only see abroad during the summer and me in the classroom but during have a unique opportunity to the trip, I pop popcorn and sit Some study abroad summer not only learn more about them- on the girls’ beds and just talk programs have seen a significant selves and the world but more about life,” she said. “It’s amaz- decrease in participation, which importantly, their relationship ing to have a month of mentor- has been attributed to a sluggish with God. ing students intimately.” economy. “You become increasingly As Stevenson debriefs stu- Though the numbers are low, dependent on a holy God when dents after study abroad trips, Bill Stevenson, director of inter- you are outside of your cultural he recognizes just how different national admissions, is not con- comfort zone,” he said. they become after the trip. cerned, but is instead optimistic It is the interactions with lo- “The majority come back about the future of the programs cals in the town market or on the saying, ‘This experience has and their impact on students. train that helps students develop changed the way I live my life,’” Five summer study programs, a competency of the culture they he said. including Jordan, Germany will bask in for a month. “I’m so glad for the trip be- and Ireland, continue to thrive, Biblical studies professor cause it just forces you, in a whereas German art studies and Robbie Castleman leads the good way, to connect with peo- Italian studies programs were German Studies Program and ple and forge friendships,” said cancelled due to a lack of par- emphasizes the importance of senior Jordan Rowe who studied ticipation. “place as text” as students will abroad in Ireland last summer. Stevenson believes the cur- live in the heart of Reformation Stevenson believes many rent state of the economy plays history and see the very places benefits of the program includes a major role in a family’s deci- they read in textbooks. gaining a better understanding sion to invest in a study abroad During their studies, stu- of yourself, the world and God program for their student. dents will pray together at a as well as making you more “Families are being cau- Concentration camp as they marketable to future employers, tious with their money but I sus- read Eli Wiesels, “Night,” sing developing global awareness pect our programs will rebound “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” and engaging in a fun academic strongly once the economy sta- in the church were it was first experience.