PHANTOM U.S. AND RUSSIA DANCING UP BUZZING NEGOTIATE ARMS DEAL A SWEAT Life & Times World News The question is not “why does Hollywood keep pumping Volume 97 Number 23 out sequels?” It’s “why do fans keep letting them get away 16 April with it by paying for them?” – Eric Skala, A&E 2010 Sports GLORIA GAITHER TO SOFTBALL FINDS SPEAK AT GRADUATION CONFERENCE Gospel singer, writer loria Gaither, a Christian song- said. “Gloria Gaither was a wonderful either. She has attended and spoken writer, author and speaker from choice. She has been a friend of Taylor in chapel services and explored the WINS will deliver address Alexandria, Ind., is this year’s University through the years, and she library’s Edwin W. Brown collection. G graduation speaker. is very well-known in Christian and Passionate about helping students BY KARA HACKETT “She’s an Indiana treasure,” Direc- secular circles.” seek excellence through Christian Contributor tor of Media Relations Jim Garringer Gaither is no stranger on campus education, Gaither received an honor- ary doctorate from Taylor and several other accredited universities. She also Life & Times served on the Board of Directors for the Council for Christian Colleges IDENTIFYING and Universities and the United Christian College Fund. “The Gaithers have for many IDENTITIES years been involved with Taylor in some way, shape or form,” Gar- ringer said. “This will be an oppor- tunity to recognize them for their commitment to Christ-centered higher education and the impact they Opinions have made, not only on the Christian world, but also on the secular world.” “SOMETHING Along with speaking, Gaither also enjoys literature and music. One of her favorite authors is John Steinbeck, SO BORING who played a large role in her aca- demic studies. In fact, Gaither was published in the Steinbeck Academic THAT IT’S Journal. She has also written more than 40 books and 100 video scripts SOMEHOW for audiences of all ages. “She demonstrates a Christian INTERESTING” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 IN BRIEF STEWARDS OF CREATION tural mandate challenges Taylor Univer- SIFE QUALIFIES HIKE TOMORROW sity student leaders to renew culture in CREATING all walks of life. McEwan hopes students FOR NATIONALS Stewards of Creation will be will see a collision of culture and the gos- leading a hike tomorrow on CULTURE pel during the conference. Taylor property. The hike will “We want to use the gifts God has given Team will present at national begin noon. Students will be us to create and bring it into society. exposition in Minneapolis exploring the Mississinewa TO BE Christians tend to go out into the cul- River and will arrive back at ture for missions work — not to create BY MANDOLYN HECOX campus at approximately 3 the culture, but to convert the culture,” Staff Writer p.m. Students should bring a THEME said Leadership Development cabinet watter bottle, sun screen and member freshman Katie Blum. Taylor’s Students In Free Enterprise team attended its a good pair of hiking shoes. OF NSLC NSLC will start with a banquet Thurs- regional competition in Chicago last week and qualifi ed for The group will meet at the top day night, continue into Friday and fi nish the 2010 SIFE USA National Exposition in Minneapolis. of the DC at noon for lunch Conference challenges on Saturday at noon. Keynote speakers This is the fi rst time Taylor has qualifi ed for nationals. before the hike. include author and professor of biblical The presentation team, which is comprised of Stephanie student leaders studies Dr. Scot McKnight, former pastor Adams, Patrick Sells, Courtney Turner, Paul Bachman, LAST DAY FOR VOLLEY- and current managing editor of “Leader- Kyle Sonnenberg and Hannah Duncan, competed against BALL TOURNAMENT BY CHRISTEN GALL ship Journal” Skye Jethani and former 60 other schools. REGISTRATION Contributor Taylor graduate Heather Larson, who The team presented an annual report to a panel of 12 heads the Justice/Compassion Ministries judges, explaining what the Taylor SIFE team had accom- Today is the last day to register tudent leaders from across campus at Willow Creek Community Church. plished throughout the year. for the Taylor co-ed volleyball — and the country — are called to “We have a wide range of speakers. The “We had 24 minutes to present everything we’ve done tournament. The tournament examine the cultural mandate keynote speakers provide the theoretical, ... Our presentation sums up our direct impact to those will take place on April 25 at S given to them by God this weekend but the workshop speakers provide the around us through the projects we conducted,” said Bach- 1 p.m. in the KSAC. All Taylor during Taylor University’s annual tangible,” McEwan said. man, a junior Business Management major. students, faculty and staff are National Student Leadership Confer- The workshop speakers that provide The team practiced their presentation countless times welcome to participate. The ence. tangible ways for students to change almost every day beginning three weeks before the compe- cost is $10 per person, and “The purpose of the conference is to culture are Pastor J.R. Briggs, Assistant tition. The presentation includes a written Annual Report, teams must have a minimum equip students not only in their lives Professor of Marketing Jody Hirschy, Pas- combined with a multimedia and oral portion. of six players. Each team must as college students, but what will affect tor Fergus Macdonald, Associate Dean The team was named a SIFE Regional Champion and have at least three females. them in their postgrad years,” said senior of Students and Director of Residence moved on to nationals to compete against 140 teams from Payments are due the day of Melesa McEwan, Life Steve Morley across the U.S. At nationals, which are being held May the tournament. For more president of Leader- and Entertainment 11-13, the team will present their revamped presenta- information, e-mail assistant ship Development. Producer Jim Rink. tion and go through various ceremonies of recognition. A coach Ashlee Zeigler at ashlee_ Taylor has held The variety of top- large-scale job fair will also be included at nationals, with [email protected]. Students t h e c o n f e r e n c e “We want to use the gifts God has ics and speakers over 60 companies looking to recruit SIFE students for can e-mail Zeigler their fi nal every spring for given us to create and bring it gives attendees internships and jobs. over 20 years. several choices on “There are so many people working to create a better, roster or send it through cam- into society. Christians tend to go pus mail. “From what I’ve Friday. more sustainable world through the positive power of gathered, it is pos- out into the culture for missions M c E w a n h a s business,” said Duncan, a freshman majoring in business sibly one the oldest work — not to create the culture, been planning the management and a part of the presentation team. student leadership but to convert the culture.” National Student When the team presents at Nationals in May, they will WEEKEND WEATHER conferences in the Leadership Confer- be competing against the top 25 percent of all SIFE teams country,” said Cathy ence along with a in the U.S. for a spot in the World Cup. The six presenta- Weatherspoon, cabinet of students tion team members will be accompanied by two of their Today director of Leader- since the fall, all three advisers, Dr. Sells and Dr. Sherlock, and hopefully a ship Development. under the Weath- few of the 40 other SIFE members. Taylor SIFE is involved 71° “What makes the National Student Lead- erspoon’s supervision. in the community, local schools, internationally, and with ership Conference unique here at Taylor Taylor will be hosting several other Taylor students. 39° is that each year the vision, planning and Midwestern universities at the leader- “..The competition only intensifi es,” Bachman said. “We execution is mostly student-led.” ship conference, including Indiana Wes- have a very impressive annual report, and I know that we Saturday The theme of this year’s NSLC centers leyan University and Wheaton College. will put up a good fi ght at nationals.” on Christians and the cultural mandate “We have students as close as IWU “SIFE is a truly innovative student group that looks 57° given to them by God. attending and as far as Tabor College in to do real projects that affect real people,” said Sells, a “NSLC’s conference theme is ‘re:imagine, Hillsboro, Kansas,” Weatherspoon said. sophomore political science major. 34° re:create, re:new.’ Its objective is to offer Workshops include topics such as how For those interested in getting involved with SIFE, students opportunities to learn from com- Christians should interact with science, they are encouraged to do so, even if they are not a Sunday mitted Christians who are making an entertainment and community. Those Business major. “SIFE is a great opportunity for stu- impact on culture,” Weatherspoon said. held Friday are still open to Taylor Uni- dents, regardless of their major, to learn about business 60° Genesis 1:26-28 and the idea of cul- versity students for a $5 fee. and make some incredible connections,” said Bachman. “SIFE is a very rewarding opportunity and offers you the 37° chance to make a life long impact in the lives of those around you.” 16 April 2010 NEWS 2 GAITHER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “She’s an Indiana trea- Dove Awards. They have even been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall worldview, which is very impor- sure.