Features: Taylor students hit the slopes in Michigan Opinions: A&E: Ramsland Lizzy and challenges Neville recall the T AYLOR U NIVERSITY Taylor favorite Echo hierarchy movies S EPTEMBER 26, 2003 - VOLUME 91, NO . 5 Wilson’s sails above water, fire Wilson's started strong, even BY CRYSTAL POLLOCK though it held three passengers. STAFF WRITER The other two boats were he word "regatta" originally delayed by water balloons sent Tdescribed gondola races in from the U.S.S. Roho, an unreg- Venice. On Saturday, Sept. 20, it istered float manned by men represented an intense cardboard from the Brotherhood. Using a boat race at Taylor Lake. long, torch-like stick, Roho also Taylor's cardboard boat regatta set Saget on fire, and Saget was began four years ago when ICC not able to finish the race. Later, and SAC were searching for new the Saget's crew claimed that events to begin the school year. they would have won, if it had They discovered information not been for the pirates of Roho. about country club regattas Roho was made out of recycle online and decided to modify the bins, duct tape and two-by-fours. event for the campus. "It was the best $25 ever On Saturday, teams began spent!" said Andy Huett, one of building their boats as early as 10 the Roho's creators. a.m. When they entered the race, The U-boat overturned in the they received cardboard, a sheet middle of the race, and even of plastic, a roll of duct tape and though the passenger wore one an X-acto knife. They were of the required life jackets, life- instructed to make a flotation guards dove into the water to device by 11:45 a.m. make sure the participant At that time, the boats were was safe. judged and placed into heats. The Wilson's won the second heat. Photo by Matt Wissman first heat contained boats named "We're really not in this to win, Roho pirates set fire to U.S.S. Bob Saget on Saturday during the second heat of the SAC/ICC Gabe, SAC Attack, and but just to mess with the others," Cardboard Boat Regatta. The pirates added excitement and intrigue to a special day at the lake. Isabelle's Rage. said Emily Wilson, one of the As the race began, Gabe and boat's creators. Her team's boat when the Brown Streak reached received second place and boat. The girls participated in the Isabelle were fighting to win was designed after a Viking ship. the shore first. Wilson's Sexy Cardboard Boat regatta last year and won third while SAC began to sink. The third heat contained four The judges wanted to publicly won this year's regatta. Both place with a similar design. Though competition was fierce, boats: the Brown Streak, Rollie apologize for the ruling of Sigma teams received gift certificates Onlookers were amused by Isabelle rowed backwards for the Racer, Pond Scum, and Beta's disqualification. for free gasoline. the event. last half of the heat and reached Sigma Beta. At the end of the third heat, The ladies of Wilson's were "You people are crazy getting the shore first. After the race began, Rollie winners were announced. Wilson, Meredith Siwy and Val into the water in cardboard In the next heat Wilson's Sexy Racer committed a foul but the Isabelle's Rage won third place Harle. They dedicated their win boats," said Bryan Adams, Cardboard Boat, the U.S.S. Bob judges mistakenly disqualified and received Ivanhoe's gift cer- to Virgin Mary Tower, the doll Upland resident and Dining Saget and the U-boat competed. Sigma Beta. The third heat ended tificates. The Brown Streak who graced the front of their Commons employee. Meningitis vaccines strongly encouraged BY JOE DARLING University health officials to orally or nasally. Wilson. "Taking full advantage taken more thorough measures in STAFF WRITER conduct an immunization clinic University Physician John of preventative measures is preventing meningitis outbreaks aakonsen Health Center is on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to treat all Kennedy explained the increased important." by requiring the immunization, Hholding a bacterial meningi- Zondervan staff that may have risk to college students is mostly The cause of a meningitis said Hughes. Currently, the shot tis immunization clinic today, been exposed to meningitis due to the disease's ability to infection can be either bacterial remains optional for Taylor stu- Friday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 through Oberg. Maxim Health spread quickly in a common or viral and can cause inflamma- dents. p.m. after Zondervan librarian Systems and Haakonsen Health housing setting. Kennedy, in tion of the brain and spinal cord. Severe headache, stiff neck, Steve Oberg contracted a case of Center successfully immunized concordance with many state- It may possibly lead to serious irritability, restlessness, nausea the bacterial infection. 100 colleagues who were possi- ments by the American College health problems often accompa- and vomiting, disorientation, Oberg was taken to Ball bly at risk. Health Association, advises stu- nied by permanent physical increased temperature, pulse, or Hospital of Muncie on Monday The contagious nature of dents to take part in the immu- effects. respiration are all possible symp- and is currently receiving treat- meningitis, which peaks during nizations offered by the Health "We don't immunize because toms that students should watch ment there. According to the flu season, poses an especial- Center. there is demand," said Director for. The health center provides Wednesday's update, his condi- ly serious threat to college stu- "Anybody that goes to college of Wellness and Health, Maxine service and more information but tion has improved since his dents who live in close proximi- or is in close quarters with others Hughes. "We immunize because the best advice that they can give admittance. ty to each other. The transfer of is susceptible," said Maxim we know about this disease and it is to take advantage of the practi- The discovery of the conta- this disease is by spread of water Health Systems Wellness is fatal." cal immunizations and avoid any gious illness prompted droplets; two common ways are Program Coordinator, Sara Many other universities have risk of infection. NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 2 Phurst to sit for charity BY AARON SHAPIRO The money earned from the McKevitt. "All you have to Steve Morley. "Good ankle support, good STAFF WRITER $3 entry fee will be split do is sit on your butt." The motivation to win friends, and diet coke," between the Compassion Phurst West PA Erik comes in the form of a Sit-a- McKevitt said. hose heading to dinner children sponsored by Wolgemuth agreed with Thon winner T-shirt, along "This is going to take a lot T may want to walk by Wengatz and Olson Halls. McKevitt. "If we're going to with boasting rights. Ideally, of courage, determination Wengatz to check out the first The only rule for the Sit-a- sit around, we might as well Danielson hopes more than and a good attitude to win," annual Phurst West Sit-a- Thon is that participants must sit around for charity, baby!" 50 people from the two wings Nathaniel Clark said with Thon, an event where partici- remain sitting cross-legged The Sit-a-Thon began as an will join the event, which a smile. pants sit for charity. without their hands touching idea for a funny event, but would bring in at least $150 Regardless of who wins or The men of Phurst West and the ground. As soon as their Phurst West decided they to split between the how many participate, their sister wing, First West hands touch or they stretch could have fun and do a good Compassion children. Danielson is confident it will Olson, will sit down outside their legs they are elimi- deed at the same time, "We're doing it for our be a worthwhile event. Wengatz tonight at 5:30. nated. Talking and taunting Danielson said. Compassion kids and for the "Whether we have 5 people The event will last until between contestants is "This is just another exam- glory of a Sit-a-Thon join or 50, we're still raising there's only one person left strongly encouraged. ple of Phurst West guys T-shirt," Danielson said. "But some money for kids who sitting, according to Phil "It's an easy way to give showing they care about oth- mostly for the kids." need it," Danielson said. "So Danielson, creator of the back to the world," said ers beyond themselves," said Some participants have it's not going to be a failure event. Olson participant Erin Wengatz Hall Director planned strategies. no matter what happens." Faculty take game to court BY MEGAN ELDER ed from Taylor, and current Taylor student, Brad Yordy. NEWS EDITOR "Basically, they needed an extra person," said Yordy. tudents aren't the only ones As PA for Third East Wengatz, Ssweating on the intramural Yordy is technically a Taylor circuit. Faculty and staff of all staff member. ages meet at least once a week to Professor Jim Spiegel founded battle it out in Odle's two rac- the league four years ago. quetball courts as members of an "I started it after noticing that, intramural league. like myself, many of my col- "We have 20 male players this leagues played racquetball," he fall, divided equally between two said. "The league gives us the leagues - Advanced and Not-So- opportunity to exercise, get bet- Advanced," said Robert ter acquainted with other on-and- Benjamin, this year's league off campus individuals and have coordinator.