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Clauson women’s xc critiques NAIA Runners “social up for3rd Tnoedars VEnnanf Maiizcnonar a t i 1 A n o m r i l justice C The Student Newspaper of Cedarville University straight year " Page 7 p a g e 9 December 4, 2008 Issue 61.5 cedars.cedarville.edu News 3 Springfield Church, Midtown, PHONATHON Cedarville students raise over Provides Hope in Inner-City $106,000 for student scholarships Danny Johnson istry in Springfield that focused on restoring meets shows years of wear and tear, much like BLOGVILLE -Staff Writer- Prospective students get a unique neighborhoods and sharing the joy of Christ the rest of Springfield; yet the spirit in which look into CU Springfield is just a short drive away from with the residents. As more people heard about the members come together is quite different the Cedarville University (CU) campus, yet the Christ and Bible study groups were formed, the than most churches many of us are used to. city is not considered a natural hangout spot for next step was to form a permanent gathering of Seated in the pews is an assortment of peo­ Viewpoints 6 most CU students, other than the occasional believers in the area. ple from many different socioeconomic back­ visit to the trendy burrito establishment, Chipo- Midtown met as a group in a number of grounds, ethnic groups and cultures. STRIVING FOR EQUALITY tle, on the newer, northwestern side of the city. homes until they approached a local philan- From well-educated, middle class CU pro­ The injustice of forced justice Aside from the fessors to the home- A NECESSARY EVIL? newer section of town less of the surround­ Fair trade attempts to battle the and the scattering of fast ing neighborhood, it sweatshop industry food joints along I-70, seems as though vir­ Springfield as a whole tually every strata of has lost much of its lus­ society is represented, Sports 9 ter. all gathered before Downtown Spring­ the communion plate, ALL GUTS, NO GLORY field is subject to intense reading scripture, Cedarville’s JV sports teams dilapidation and a severe singing and praying. compete for love of the game economic downturn. Junior Whitney FAST START The once heavily in­ Muhlenkamp, a mem­ Men’s and women’s basketball dustrialized city of the ber of Midtown, said, begin the season with wins mid 1800s has closed “The genuineness of down local industries in Midtown builds into A&E 12 the last few decades, re­ a very beautiful com­ sulting in upwards of 21 munity. SWING STATE percent of the population The time of com­ Documentary reveals Ohio’s unique living under the poverty munion at Midtown electoral position line. visually reminds me FASHION This rate increased 1 of how the grace of Midtown serves food to the local Springfield community. NICHOLAS ERBER Writer explores recent trends on the by nearly 6 percent since Christ supersedes all catwalk and on the street the last census in 2000, and unemployment thropic organization, the Turner Foundation, in boundaries. They are my family and that is a rates are pushing 9 percent. a search of a larger, more permanent place to beautiful thing.” Current 15 In the midst of dying hope and a sense of meet. The foundation helped Midtown to find a Members sing hymns and songs with sim­ helplessness, one group of Christians strive to historic church building named the Red Brick ple melodies yet profound theological realities VACATION PHOTOS offer the eternal hope found in Christ to those Church in which a number of different Chris­ and listen to a short sermon before joining to­ Cedarville family celebrates the around them on a very tangible level. tian congregations gather weekly. gether and enjoying a warm meal prepared for holidays Midtown Christian Community was found­ Services at Midtown are characterized by a all who come. HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ed in August o f2004 as a group of five families sense of simplicity, honesty and community. Remembering those less fortunate than who were involved in the Adopt-a-Block min- The building in which the congregation See MIDTOWN Page 5 ourselves disciplinary policies toward abortion and sexual sin clarified Sarah Jones -Staff Writer- dents when necessary in a manner that is gentle, lationship could be dismissed immediate­ Division created a policy (Policy for Students patient and marked by humility.” ly. Ruby added: “How we treat students Voluntarily Seeking Help), which makes it Although promoting a homosexual lifestyle Practically, this means that the severity of who are dealing with homosexuality, or easier for students struggling in areas like this and abortion are offenses that can, and some­ discipline often depends on a student’s attitude. other sexual sins depends upon a number to seek help from faculty and staff. The policy is times do lead to dismissal at Cedarville Uni­ The Student Handbook, for example, states of factors including the activities they are included in the Student Handbook. versity (CU), Vice President of Student Life Dr. that any student found to be in a homosexual re- engaging in, their motivation to get help, This is deliberate on the part of the univer­ Carl Ruby, explained that and their willingness to sity, Ruby said, so that students would not feel these are very complicated repent.” deterred from counseling for “the fear of dis­ issues, and sometimes op­ Ruby emphasized missal.” tions other than immediate that counseling is avail­ One of the vaguest rules in the Student dismissal are appropriate. able for all students, Handbook prohibits “promoting a homosexual According to Ruby, including students lifestyle.” This rule applies to all students. Cedarville seeks to take those who experience “Basically what we are talking about in this a redemptive approach to same sex attraction. situation would be a student who deliberately student discipline. Among He added that the uni­ takes and promotes a position that is opposed to other things, this “means versity deals with such what we believe the Bible is fairly clear about. we don’t set out with the issues “as privately as If a student started to publically state that they goal to dismiss students. possible.” believed homosexual sex acts were not sinful, We start with a goal of Students who seek and should be enjoyed by those who wish to helping students, particu­ counseling for same practice them, then we’d have to consider larly helping them to grow sex attraction will not in their relationship with be automatically ex­ Christ.” pelled. Several years See ABORTION Page 5 Ruby described re­ ago the Student Life demptive discipline as an David Elgena created anti-abortion artwork for his senior show. approach “that corrects stu- 2 December 4, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu The Back of the Front C edars World AIDS Day: The Forgotten Friday Joshua Saunders Managing Editor: -Acting on AIDS President- lion people and 4 million orphans and vulnerable Western European countries that elevated the term Joshua Saunders children. “racist” to yet another sickening level. Some see la­ News Editor: On Black Friday, U.S. retail sales totaled a The same Black Friday that registered a ziness and a lack of self control. I see oppression Michael Shirzadian whopping $10.6 billion, according to the retail in­ 3 percent increase in sales from last year witnessed and opportunity. dustry analyst Shopper Trak. the burial of 1,000 South Africans due to compli­ I see an opportunity to oppose consumer­ Viewpoints Editor: Rebecca High The same U.S. economy that reports record cations from HIV/AIDS. U.S. sales increased, but ism, and show our ability to live in—but not of— job losses and encourages massive government the number of deaths in South Africa remains con­ the world. I see an opportunity to show that giving Arts & Entertainment Editor: Daniel Sizemore bailouts spent enough money in one day to pay the stant. is incredibly better than receiving, an opportunity tuition, room and board for all 3,000 Cedarville On December 1, World AIDS day came and to reach to a broken world, one that will never be The Current Editor: University (CU) students for the next 136 years. passed. Starbucks noticed, and news agencies pub­ fixed, but demands our attention. I see an opportu­ Nick Erber Or, Black Friday could have fully fund­ lished a few articles, but they weren’t too promi­ nity to get involved while others use the deteriorat­ Sports Editor: ed the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Re­ nent and news quickly shifted to volatile DOW.