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Marching Band premiere, two crowned as royalty, one big win

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The Crusaders beat the Graceland Yellowjackets, whom they played in 2003 for the first time, 27-21 Saturday. A crowd of 3,876 people attended the Homecoming football game. Landon Johnson, senior, and Samantha Burks, senior, were crowned Homecoming king and queen by Robert and Ann Spence during halftime. During this time, the Evangel Marching Band gave their premiere performance.

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Rogers presents lectures on sex and culture

BY CHRISTINE TEMPLE Editor in Chief

Sy Rogers will speak today during chapel and at 9 a.m. in Psychology of Personality, a behavioral sciences class held in Trask 305. Rogers is a renowned speaker who focuses on God, culture and sexuality, according to John Plake, campus pastor and director of spiritual life.

Rogers spoke Thursday during Helping Skills, a behav-

ioral sciences class, and during an evening monologue titled “Sense and Sensuality.”

Rogers also spoke during Thursday’s chapel. His message was centered on redemption. “God is forgiving; consequences aren’t.”

He cited Samson, David and Rahab as biblical examples of people who overcame sexual sin through God’s redemption. Rogers also shared his own journey of sexuality and how the events in his life directly influenced his behavior.

Plake said that sexuality and relationships are a topic of discussion in chapel every few years at Evangel. Rogers was a guest speaker three years ago and according to Plake, students requested that he come back again.

“A guy like Sy has a story to tell. Some of our students may struggle with the same kind of things that he has struggled with and it helps to know that you are not the only human being who has ever faced these issues.”

Sexuality is something everyone must deal with; therefore it must be an ongoing discussion on campus, according to Plake. “This is something we would be dumb to ignore.”

Plake said that the spiritual life department is actively discussing ways to create informal spaces where students can feel free to ask questions on the issue without the fear of feeling foolish. “I would give us a C minus in that area. We’re hoping to do better.”

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Evangel awards faculty and staff for service AB kicks

Ayres and the Huechtemans honored during Homecoming banquet off fall by getting their ‘Game On’

BY CAITLIN GEORGE Staff Writer

Three faculty members were presented with the Distinguished Service Award during the Homecoming Banquet Saturday. The three recipients of the award were Duane Huechteman, Rebecca Huechteman and Bill Ayres.

The Alumni Board of Directors chose the recipients of the award.

Duane Huechteman has been a professor of mathematics for 35 years and has spent those years at Evangel. He graduated in 1968 and has since been the interim director of graduate studies, faculty representative on the Board of Administration, men’s tennis coach and women’s golf coach.

Rebecca Huechteman has been a professor of education for 30 years and was on the formative committee that helped start the

education graduate program.

She was the chair of the Education Department and is the faculty sponsor for Student Missouri State Teacher’s Association.

Bill Ayers has worked full-time at Evangel since his graduation in 1981. He graduated with a degree in music education. He began working in the physical plant and transferred to the IT department in 2000. He manages and serves as a specialist for CAMS. “When we were initially told the news, it reminded us that we’re old. No faculty member gets the award unless they have taught at Evangel for a really long time,” Rebecca Huechteman said. “We were honored because we believe in the mission of

Evangel. It’s a special type of college.” Duane Huechteman said, “What was special about receiving the award is that we both got it at the same time and as a couple.”

Bill Ayres said he was surprised but honored to receive the award.

“I don’t know that I’ve done any-

thing that is particularly exemplary. I’ve just always felt this is where God wanted me to be. I could go home satisfied at the end of the day because I agree with Evangel’s goals,” Ayres said. “The job is worth it because it helps the kingdom of God in some small way.”

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“Game On” was announced as the theme of HarvestFest in chapel Tuesday.” The theme incorporates all genres of games: video games, TV game shows, board games and childhood games.

HarvestFest is a variety show hosted by Activities Board that incorporates videos, skits, songs and more performed by groups and individuals within the student body according to Harvest Fest

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NEWS

Students display talents for cash prizes The Scoop

BY BRENA SWANSON

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After performing in preliminary and semifinals rounds, Jimmy Benecasa, senior, was announced as the winner of EU’s Got Talent.

Benecasa won the competition by playing “Awesome God” with Chopin’s etude in C minor. He practices the piano around 10 hours a week and said performing that piece required a lot of focus. “Whenever I start working on a piece and finally getting all the notes down, I try to get the feel of the piece. I want to make sure that affects the crowd,” Benecasa said. “By the time I get to the performance day, I do not have to think about anything else but the way my fingers are moving.”

The final round allowed students to help judge the comPHOTOS BY BRANDON WILLIS | THE LANCE petition as the audience texted their votes for their favorite The members of the Barbershoppe sing “In Our Awesome Christ Alone” at the finale. performances at the end of the winner. As the first place winner, it down to five performances for leberry, sophomore, said. evening. the finals on Friday.

This is the second year of EU’s The top five finalists were the Benecasa received $500.

The talent show began Oct. 3 EU’s Got Talent showcased an Got Talent. “The students love it.

Barbershoppe, large male ensemble, in fifth place, Chris Orr, dra- with the preliminary round where array of talents such as drama so- The judges enjoy it, and kids enma solo, in fourth place, Camden more than 30 students and groups los, choreographed dancing, vo- joy doing their talents. That’s what you love to do,” Crystal Moise, Mueller, vocal solo, in third place, competed for a chance to make cal ensembles and bands.

“I think it’s neat that more peo- sophomore, B.A.C. trio member, the B.A.C. Trio, small female en- it into the semifinals on Oct. 6. semble, in second place and Jim- Only 10 acts made it into the ple are trying it, so there seems to said. “You want to share it with my Benecasa, piano solo, as the semifinals, and judges narrowed be a bigger variety,” Lauren Huck- everyone.”

The meal times for the Joust and cafeteria are modified for Fall Break. The Joust will be closed for dinner tonight and for the rest of Fall Break. The dining hours for the cafeteria are listed online at www.lance.crusadermedia.com.

New freshman president After an undisclosed incident, Megan Ahrens was relieved of her duties as freshman class president. According to Martin Campbell, ESGA senate president, senate executives and freshman class officers appointed Daylea Duvall as the new freshman class president. Campbell declined to comment further on the incident.

DuVall said she is excited to be the new freshman class president.

“I am thrilled beyond words,” Duvall said. “I feel so honored to be a part of what God has in store for Evangel’s freshman class.”

Mabee Center hours The hours for the Mabee Center have been changed due to Fall Break. Monday and Tuesday the hours are 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hours for Friday, Saturday and Sunday have not changed.

Student led chapel A student led chapel will be held Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in the Barnett Recital Hall. The prayer group is hosting the event named “Come Who Are Thirsty.” Denny Miller, missionary to Africa, will speak about the Holy Spirit. Attendees will receive alternate chapel credit.

Consolidation Q&A The ESGA Open Mic Night about consolidation will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Barnett Recital Hall Oct. 25.

Games added to Joust

Above, left: Jimmy Benecasa, senior, plays “Awesome God” with Chopin’s etude in C minor at the EU’s Got Talent finale. Above, right: Chris Orr, junior, dramatically enacts the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego at the finals.

The student activities department is providing ping pong equipment, pool equipment, board games and a Nintendo Wii for students to use in the student union. Board games include Apples to Apples, Taboo, Mad Gab and playing cards.

Wii games provided are Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero World Tour and Wii Sports. .Students can check out games or equipment from the work study stationed in the Joust or from the student activities office in the student union room 204B and 204G.

Assemblies of God general superintendent speaks to students about the Beatitudes

Wood gives students insight about college and the leadership experience

BY RUTHIE LOWENBERG Staff Writer

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Jeffery Neal, former student, caulks around the outside of a door frame at Make A Difference Day 2009

Students to impact community

BY JONATHAN GRACZA Managing News Editor

Students, faculty and staff will be given the opportunity to participate in various outreach opportunities on Make a Difference Day, held on Oct. 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is being organized by Lifeworks, the social work department, Crosswalk and Evangel Student Government Association. Make a Difference day enables students to give back to the community by donating their time and hard work to help those in need,” Alli Fontaine, senior and director of Crosswalk, said. “Through just a few hours of service, we can join together to reach out to our neighbors while representing Christ throughout the community.” According to Fontaine, those involved will help organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Town, the American Red Cross and the Ronald McDonald House. “The event is designed to provide students with the opportunity to

join with one another for a good cause,” Fontaine said. “It is also a great way for busier students to get involved, since it’s only a few hours of service rather than an ongoing commitment.”

“This year is different because it used to be an early morning thing.

I remember that we went at 8 in the morning as a freshman,” Elizabeth Rodgers, junior and student body president said. “We’re hoping that with it being later in the afternoon, people will be more encouraged to be involved.”

According to Rodgers, students will participate in the event as a floor, or for commuters, as a group. The top six floors with the highest attendance will receive a prize of $75, and the first 150 volunteers will get free shirts.“We would love to see as many Evangel representatives as possible,” Fontaine said. “Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff, come out and join us for Make a Difference Day as we gather together to serve the community.” Meet Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union

George Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, presented the Beatitudes to students in chapel Tuesday. This passage of Scripture from the book of Matthew is one of the most “transforming cultural messages you can find anywhere where Jesus talks about transforming humanity,” Wood said. The Beatitudes are qualities that help Christians bring about that transformation. Wood modernized the Beatitudes in his message. His presentation focused on people’s need for help, greater sensitivity and an attitude of “I’m strong but easy to live with.”

“The culture of this world will not embrace you, so you need to rejoice in your down times and have a reflective response, not a reflexive response.” Wood said.

“Dr. Wood has years of experience. He is respected, wise and passionately loves God,” John Plake, campus pastor and director of spiritual life, said. Plake said Wood’s message followed the spiritual life theme for this semester. “He has insight into what it was like to pass through the college experience and has gained perspective with time through life and leadership experience.”

Wood has held the positions of campus pastor, senior pastor, executive officer and now general superintendent of the Assemblies

of God. “Dr. Wood is a very effective communicator, so he is comfortable speaking to college students, where he got his start,” Robert Spence, president, said.

“I believe Dr. Wood was effectively used to communicate his message and relate to his audience in the power of the Holy Spirit,” Shasta Kinney, senior, said.

Kinney felt Wood was downto-earth and had an applicable, real life message.Spence said he received positive feedback following chapel from both Wood and multiple faculty members.

Spence appreciated Wood’s ability to transform “a profound message into language that is understandable, relevant and very easy to grasp.”

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George Wood speaks to students in chapel about the Sermon on the Mount Tuesday.

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“This year’s Homecoming ranks with the best.”

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- Chuck Cox, director of alumni relations

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Clockwise from top left: The S2S Crusaders beat the Yellowjackets in a mock battle at the pep rally on Oct. 6.

Liz Carlson, 2010 graduate, and fellow jogger race to the finish at the Pearson-Creek 5K run/walk Saturday morning.

The Marching Band made its official debut at the Homecoming game Saturday. Under the direction of Michael Kolstad, this is the first year for the Marching Band.

The crowd of EU students, alumni, faculty and staff cheer on the Crusaders at the football game Saturday.

Landon Johnson, senior, receives a hug from his mother after gaining the title of Homecoming King.

Briana Walsh, senior, spikes the ball during the varsity Homecoming volleyball game on Oct. 6.

Dan Johnson, 1961 graduate, was the speaker at the Homecoming Celebration and Alumni Awards Banquet Saturday evening.

Kyle Lacey sings and plays guitar at Epiphany at the Bellwether Art Gallery downtown Saturday evening.

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Zimmerman speaks about leading a corporation

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Alumnus Don Zimmerman, chief information officer for the Wendy’s Company, spoke to students about his climb to the top at a leadership forum in Barnett Recital Hall Friday.

Zimmerman, a 1982 graduate with a degree in accounting, has worked in key leadership and communication positions with several companies over his career, including Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Sears and Roebuck & Co. He advised students to use their experiences to build a profile for themselves. “You create your own portrait,” Zimmerman said. He said it is important for students and graduates to develop and maintain their personal and professional work.

Zimmerman credits the people he met throughout his career and his wife, Denise, with his success.

Several employers gave him the

experiences and opportunities he needed to move up in his career.

He also stressed the importance of making and maintaining connections that would allow students to find and secure their dream jobs.

As chief information officer, Zimmerman develops new marketing strategies for Wendy’s using new technology. “The real trick with any new product is, you have to execute it in 3,500 places consistently,” Zimmerman said.

He spoke about new forms of media that require what he called a “mobile strategy” for advertising. He described how technological advances have changed the industries in which he worked, including his current company. He told students to consider the fact that nothing that has been invented thus far has reached its limit; the potential for further development of a given piece of technology always exists.

Zimmerman has moved up from company to company in

pursuit of new challenges, allowing him to network and make connections. After spending more than 10 years in one place, Zimmerman was presented with an opportunity to move up and into something new.

Zimmerman eventually moved into a position with Arby’s Restaurants. After Arby’s merged with Wendy’s and was sold, Zimmerman moved into his current position as chief information officer for Wendy’s. He spoke about some of Wendy’s future plans and ambitions, including redesigning the stores. He highlighted some of Wendy’s recent developments like the advertising of the Dave’s hot n’ juicy cheeseburger line which uses thicker beef patties and toasted buns, according to the company’s website.

Kristen Ostrem, senior, found the information Zimmerman gave about Wendy’s marketing strategies very interesting. “It’s cool to see the depths that the business

goes to to uphold their brand value,” Ostrem said. She said she was also impressed with Zimmerman for taking the time to address students. Ostrem said, “I think it’s really cool that an Evangel graduate is so high up in the [Wendy’s] company. It really reinforces

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that anyone who graduates from here can get a really good job.”

GAME ON, from page 1 Stephanie Fuentes, senior and director of AB. Dates are not required, but tradition states that guys ask girls to accompany them to HarvestFest. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up in costumes based on the theme.

HarvestFest will be held at Remington’s Entertainment Complex Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the bookstore for $5 or $7 at the door. “This is the first time we have held it [at Remington’s],” Fuentes said, “We’re hoping it will add more to the experience.”

Students can audition to be one of the acts at HarvestFest. “We love songs that go with the theme,” Fuentes said. Auditions to perform at HarvestFest are Nov. 2 and 3.

Kelsey Castleberry, sophomore, likes the chosen theme.

“It’s a good theme because it’ll have a lot of costumes,” Castleberry said. She also said that this theme might attract more students. “My sister [senior Christa McCaleb] married a nerd, so she’ll probably come this time.”

CORRECTIONS: In the Sept. 30 article “Epiphany creates coffeehouse atmosphere on campus,” the photos were inaccurately attributed to Jessica Nunley. Brandon Willis

took the photos.

In the Sept. 30 article “Student trades in music career to be a full time college student,” the photo of Nik Johnson was inaccurately attributed to Jessica Nunley. Katrina Ackerman took the photo.

In “The Scooter Chronicles” column on Oct. 7, Brian Lloyd was inaccurately identified as a freshman. Lloyd is a junior.

The Lance corrects all confirmed errors. Please contact Christine Temple, Editor in Chief, at 417.865.2815 ext. 8634 or email evangellance@gmail.com to report a correction. The Lance is committed to fair, accurate and objective journalism.

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OPINION

Our Voice

Support systems are crucial for college success

Clean clothes. Homemade lasagna. Cash.

When we were kids, our parents used to provide all of these things for us. Now that we’re in college, these luxuries we took for granted disappeared. We’re adults now and with that comes a mile-long list of responsibilities and expenses. On its own, college

provides enough stress, but when you add all the additional responsibilities, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a support system as “a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support.”

A support system is imperative

The Scooter Chronicles:

An outlaw hero The hero is not always the “good guy”. Sometimes we cheer for the outlaw who stands up to The Man, creating a hero from anarchy. Think Pancho Villa, Danny Ocean and Katniss Everdeen. It took incredible courage for these outlaw heroes to claim their place in fiction and history, but their valiant goals were reached. Why? Because they refused to back down when authority threatened them.

Similarly, I refuse to back down when my personal individuality is intimidated by The Man’s rules here on campus. To some, I have gained a reputation as “Scooter Girl” due to the scooter I rode through the halls and around campus. Unfortunately, Evangel’s rule in the student handbook regarding scooters is that “sidewalks and hallways are designated for pedestrians only.

Bikes, scooters, skateboards, skates and roller blades may not be used on campus sidewalks or in any buildings with the exception that bicycles are permitted to access bike racks via the closest road on campus. Security Department citation and fine for Failure to Comply.”

After several warnings from security and my RD in Burgess, I recently consented to trading my scooter for walking shoes, as it were. This put a damper on my reputation as the girl with the scooter, as was expected, but, surprisingly, it caused an upset with other informed students on campus.

“I don’t see what the safety hazard is. Not everyone is go-

ing around riding one. You’re not scooter girl without your scooter,” Miranda McCabe, sophomore, said.

Jon Tharp, junior, was not surprised by my protestant reaction to the law enforcement.

“Take away her wheels and you’ll get big appeals,” he said.

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To Kelsey Kapella, freshman, riding a scooter is “a creative form of expression;” expression and personal style that is now being squelched by EU’s security measures. Juan Gonzalez, sophomore, said that scooter riders are what make our school unique in the midst of the numerous guidelines expected of us.

To combat what I consider to be a major infliction to the individual flare and charisma of any scooter riders on Evangel’s campus, I am beginning a petition to allow scooter riding on campus sidewalks and will present the petition to the ESGA. Join my plea for freedom by adding your signature to this noble cause.

in college. Whether this comes in the form of your biological family, Springfield family, church family or friends, support is crucial for success.

Sophomore Emileigh Morton’s parents live in Sudan. Even though she does not have the physical support of her family, she keeps in touch with them

regularly through email and Skype.

“It’s important to have people who will help you level out emotionally and can give you perspective when you aren’t seeing clearly,” Morton said.

In addition to the support of her family, Morton has become an extended family member in

her friend junior Maureen Graham’s family. She goes to lunch with the Graham’s on Sunday afternoon.

No matter where it comes from, make sure you have support during your college years.

Desmond Tutu said of family, “They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”

Guest column: Team EU makes Homecoming a huge success

It is with much gratitude that I express appreciation to the students, faculty, staff and administration for being gracious and exuberant hosts during homecoming. Scores have shared their delight in being on campus to see it in its beauty, get reacquainted with classmates, make some new friends and taste college life once again. In that quest, they were more than satisfied. I wish to thank the entire EU Family for making this past week one to remember.

Student leaders did an excellent job of promoting and orchestrating activities. Senate President Martin Campbell, AB Director Stephanie Fuentes and their respective committees provided terrific leadership to ensure exciting student events.

The EU’s Got Talent Committee did an outstanding job of pulling this crowd pleaser together and the performers were fabulous.

The Lance provided outstanding coverage for which I am deeply

grateful.

The music department’s ministry and performances (Stained Glass Story, Concert Choir, Concert Orchestra, EU Marching Band and the Jazz Ensemble) inspired and entertained. What privilege we enjoy with such quality music programs as afforded to us here at EU. Kudos go to the athletes, coaches and staff members from the athletic department for your contributions. Thank you to the volleyball and football teams for HC11 victories. All those supporting EU athletics deserve recognition for delivering a winning atmosphere.

There are many more that need to be acknowledged: those who provided the fabulous decorations, our grounds crew and maintenance teams, I.T.A.V., security, admissions, our academic departments who involved alumni as special presenters, conference services, duplicating, I.T., and most importantly, our

food services team. Collectively, our EU Family’s effort to ensure a successful homecoming deserves praise and recognition. This year’s homecoming ranks with the best.

I am blessed to serve with colleagues in Institutional Advancement who are such hard workers, gifted in their abilities and dedicated to quality service. They go beyond that which is required year ‘round, but particularly at homecoming, to create a positive image of Evangel and help the university fulfill its mission.

Our staff numbers are small, but our impact is great! Jim, Paul, Victoria, Sherry, Jeaneen, Brenda, Jackie and our wonderful work study students…I am honored to serve with you!

Finally, there is no greater representative for EU than President Spence and his sermon on Friday was a great inspiration!

Chuck Cox Director of Alumni Relations

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If you could create your own mid-term, what would it be?

Brian Lloyd, junior “Memorize all of the characters in the movie Anchorman.”

Genna Adkins, sophomore “Make them rap the theme song to Prince of Bel-Air.”

Zachary Thayer, freshman “Depants 17 professors and the campus pastor.”

Aaron Crews, senior “Sleep at least 47 hours!”

Rachel Lewis, sophomore “Make them give me massages for credit.”

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Student releases CD at live performance

BY KELLEY CHELF Staff Writer

Releasing his new extended play CD “Back to Music,” Jonathan Waterman, sophomore, performed a live concert in the Lewis Hall second floor lobby Oct. 4.

Waterman has performed in several coffee shops around Springfield and will soon be opening for one of his biggest, most influential role models, musical artist Ryan Cabrera.

Waterman picked up his first guitar and started lessons in the sixth grade. He began writing his own music last year. Waterman said his music is inspired by any situation life may bring his way.

Waterman began working on his first album after attending a Ryan Cabrera concert in Iowa.

Waterman was given the opportunity to meet with Cabrera and was invited to dinner where Waterman was able to discuss his musical aspirations. Waterman sent his music to Cabrera’s producer and was given the chance to record with him in Dallas this past summer. Starting with 15 songs, the team working with Waterman

Jonathan Waterman performing his CD “Back to Music”. narrowed the selection down to the top five. Recording these five songs was Waterman’s main focus over the summer. The extended play CD, which is shorter then a full-length album, was finished shortly before school started.

As a pre-law major, Waterman has adjusted to being a student and artist. “Performing gigs mostly on weekends, I leave enough time for pre-law homework and library time during the week,” Waterman said. He also plays gui-

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Jonathan Waterman performs a live free concert for people in the second floor lobby of Lewis Hall. tar in between classes when time permits.

Matt Mitchell is a close friend of Waterman’s. Mitchell said that Waterman has a great work ethic. “He’s always playing in his room every day. He’ll never take a break or a breather unless he really needs it,” Mitchell said. He said that being friends with some-

one who just released a CD and is working on breaking into the music business is phenomenal.

“Knowing that he could be famous gives me the chills. I’ll see him throw away a candy wrapper, and I’ll catch myself snatching it before he throws it away because he could one day hit it big,” Mitchell said.

Waterman has three musical goals he would like to accomplish. He hopes to share the stage with Ryan Cabrera, play overseas and perform on Live! with Regis and Kelly in New York City. On Thursday Oct. 20, he will be able to cross the first goal off his list by opening for Ryan Cabrera in Witchita, Kan. and Dallas.

Stress levels dive as fall break arrives Sundance Film Festival

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going on in their lives.

Susie Bryan, director of health services, said that fall break Rejoicing is in abundance as gives students some relief from Fall Break is finally here. Teachers the seemingly monotonous and and students alike are happy to stress-inducing environment of have made it halfway, and they are school. “It’s good for moral,” Bryrelishing in the idea of a stress- an said.

According to Jones, disrupting free weekend.

Before Fall Break, students are the routine is good for students. “I dealing with midterms, home- encourage everyone to just have work and projects causing over- fun for three days. One day, try to devote four to six hours to get whelming feelings of stress.

The biggest reason many stu- caught up [on homework]. Then, dents are stressed at this point is you’ll feel better about yourself because they may not be meeting that you didn’t waste the whole their own expectations, accord- time.”

Bryan said she works with seving to Grant Jones, professor of psychology. He said most are up eral patients a day that are dealing against a reality check and re- with stress, anxiety or depression. evaluation of whatever they have “Usually, when someone comes to see me because of their stress, they’re kind of at that tipping point.

They’re not sleeping well, feeling overwhelmed, may have anxiety or panic attacks,” Bryan said.

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headaches, muscle tension or stomach problems.

Bryan said the best way to fight off mild symptoms of stress is to exercise, get plenty of sleep and relax. For more severe symptoms of stress, students can see a counselor, get help with study skills or receive treatment from Bryan.

Jones said he would advise students to follow a schedule to combat any stress. “Make a schedule and follow it. You won’t get so overwhelmed.” Jones said to even schedule in time to be with friends and just hang out. “You’ve got to recharge your battery.

You’ve gotta have some fun. You can’t just deplete your battery.”

Though the plans students make for Fall Break are varied, many plan to do anything that will get their mind off of school.

Shelbi Frye, biochemistry and pre-med sophomore, said she is going to spend the weekend with her family. “Fall break is definitely something to look forward to. It’s kind of what’s getting me through the week. Just to know that it’s right around the corner, and it’s in reach is really nice. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.”

The counseling center held Midterm Madness for students Tuesday. They offered free chair massages, stress reduction tips, candy and other things to get students’ minds off midterms.

Kendra Collins, counseling center intern and coordinator of the event, said, “We hope to make it an annual event during midterms each week.”

entry spotlights alumni

BY CHELSEA LUNG Asst. Feature Editor

Alumni were featured in a documentary that will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2012. A private screening of “Requiem for my Mother” was shown in the Barnett Recital Hall Oct. 6. Steven Edwards, composer of the music and producer of the documentary, along with alumni featured in the film, participated in a question and answer session after the screening to share their stories in the making of the documentary. The film showed the process Steven Edward’s went through in writing the memoir for his mother, Rosalie Edwards, who passed away in 2006. The piece was performed and filmed on location during the Festival Internazionale di Musica Sacre Series in Rome. Candace Wicke, an alumna featured in the documentary, participated in the question and answer time. Wicke conducted the premiere of “Requiem for my Mother” with the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra and City of Prague Philharmonic. “I was very fortunate to be the first woman conductor to ever appear on the series, and I was also the second American,” she said. “It was a great privilege to me.”

Diane Awbrey, associate professor of English, attended the private screening and participated in the question and answer time. “What I’m looking at is this incredible living metaphor of orchestration, of getting all the different musical parts to work together,” Awbrey said. “I’m sitting here becoming more and more overwhelmed by just the logistics. That was so fascinating to me.” Awbrey also complemented the collaboration of the musical aspects in working together with all the parts of the documentary. “I thought it was beautifully done.”

Steven Edwards is founder and artistic director of Source in Sync.

Source in Sync. is an independent music library that licenses music to various television stations like NBC and CBS and other film producers such as Paramount

Steven Edwards answers questions after the screening.

Candace Wicke shows a copy of the score to the audience. and Miramax. He has also scored various other films from comedy, to action, to martial arts.

Edwards began composing the requiem in dedication to Pope John Paul II in 2005. When his mother died in 2006, his focus changed. “She [Rosalie Edwards] was still living when I started writing it,” Edwards said. During the documentary he explains the emotions he felt as he went through the process of grieving and composing the requiem through that grief. He said watching the whole thing come together was an incredible experience.

Edwards said, “It was mind blowing. Talk about hitting it out of the park.”

A study group works together in the library in order to prepare for their upcoming midterm exams.

Ozarks go pink in October

BY CHELSEA LUNG Asst. Feature Editor

October marks 27 years of going pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Organization’s signature pink ribbon has become a recognizable symbol of hope to those in the fight against breast cancer.

Springfield has several opportunities this month for people to fundraise, get involved and support local families that have been impacted by the disease.

According to the events calendar for Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, there are plenty of races, competitions and tournaments happening to help raise money for families in the Ozark area.

One fundraiser coming up is the Alice 95.5 Boobapalooza. This event will be hosted at Coyote’s Adobe Cafe in Springfield on Friday. There will be a breakfast buffet for $7 and a silent auction. All proceeds go to BCFO. Local breast cancer charities will receive support through

the purchase of a bagel. For the month of October Panera Bread Company is offering the Pink Ribbon Bagel for the 10th year.

For every bagel sold, 10 cents will be donated to a breast cancer organization.

“Panera Bread and its franchises hope to make 2011 the largest year for donations ever,” according to a Panera press release.

With opportunities spanning from races to breakfast food, anyone can help those in the local community in the battle against breast cancer.

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Students and faculty gather at Barnett Recital Hall to see the private screening of the documentary “Requiem for my Mother.”

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FEATURE

Get your roommate a date and a ring by spring

BY BRENA SWANSON Managing Feature Editor

Awkward silence. Conversations about the weather. Meeting new people. A first date enters the realm of the unknown, and the risks and potential for failure is great. Get your roommate a date, gyrad, is a group date coordinated by floors in the girl’s dorms. The event requires roommates to find each other a date.

Each floor personalizes the date, but the idea stays the same.

“It’s a floor event in order to help people get to know more people on campus. It’s fun, out of the ordinary, creative. [It’s] a way not only to bond with the members of your floor, but to build more relationships with people you may never have met before,” Chloe Jones, senior W1N resident assistant, said.

Girl floors have attended many different types of events such as corn mazes, trips to Incredible Pizza, barn swinging or even a picnic in the park with a scavenger hunt. “It depends on your floor and how much they want to spend. It is any activity where you can have a large group of people,” Ashley Hurst, senior W2S resident assistant, said.

The process starts with a floor

Jesse Tucker and Christina Jeter at a gyrad.

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Katie Serbin and Jamee Donnelly enjoy their gyrad events together with friends. coordinating the details of the event. After that it is up to the roommate to pick out a date.

Some roommates allow each other to suggest who they would like their dates to be, but others just choose someone they think would be a good fit. The event

does not require a date. Girls who may have a boyfriend or just want to go alone can still go along to bond with the floor.

“I enjoy going with people I really don’t know and getting to know them,” Javier Rodriguez, sophomore, said. “More often

Tony Jones and Jamie Troy at Phelps Park. than not, I have fun, and I usually end up becom- pays for the event, and the group ing friends with the individual I dynamic makes it a lot more casual. Hurst said, “I think generally accompanied.”

The night has potential for awk- it’s really fun because you don’t ward moments, but Hurst said have to ask the guy yourself. Your that the more you know someone roommate doing it takes a little of the less awkward it will be. The girl the pressure off.”

Tension Five Pound Apparel strives to make a difference increases For every Five Pound Apparel t-shirt sold, five pounds of fortified peanut butter is given to Nepal between stressed freshmen

BY KEEGAN MARTIN Advertising Manager

BY JESSICA NUNLEY Photo Editor

It’s been over seven weeks since school began. These weeks have been filled with homework, jobs, friends and, for some, the new experience of rooming with a stranger.

Freshmen roommates Noor Renfroe and Alyssa Jensen ended up being paired together without any prior knowledge of each other. Living together has caused tension at times but has expanded their individual views of the world.

“We have had several disagreements, many of which were about stuff like cleanliness and attitude.

Talking about it really helps us.

We like to know what the other is thinking, so we know how to solve our end of it,” Jensen said.

Renfroe said that the majority of her and Jensen’s interaction is during the rare moments they are both in their dorm room. Jensen is employed by Aladdin Food Services and is also involved with SIFE. Renfroe has a work study position with the marketing team, works 30 hours a week at Arc of the Ozarks and is a full time photographer. “Between work and trying my hardest to keep up a 4.0, I’m honestly not in the room a ton. When I am, I’m usually editing pictures or working on school work.”

The girls recognize that despite their differences, talking through any problem seems to be the best way to handle conflict, according to Renfroe. She said she is thankful Jensen is blunt in most situations.

Jensen said that this open communication has led to “a greater understanding of each other.”

Whether it is food to starving children in Nepal or money to charities in Springfield, Five Pound Apparel is always giving back. The clothing store is located in downtown Springfield. Five Pound Apparel is not your ordinary clothing store. With every purchase you make food, money or various other things are donated to someone in need.

The business began in 2010 as Global Tees, a custom screen printing company, and has grown into what is now Five Pound Apparel. Bryan Simpson, co-founder, knew that this is what he wanted Global Tees to eventually become.

Simpson and co-founder Bethany Forrester, Simpson’s girlfriend, decided to open a store that gives back modeled after the concept of Toms shoes. Simpson and Forrester researched to find out that many other companies

give back to people in need when their products are purchased.

The name of the store, Five Pound Apparel, indicates the charitable acts that take place.

With every Five Pound Apparel t-shirt sold, five pounds of fortified peanut butter is donated to Nepal Nutrition, an organization that helps malnourished children in Nepal.

Many other brands that the store carries donate to those in need. All the proceeds from the Will Farrell sunscreen foundation go into a scholarship fund to help kids who have had cancer attend college. The store also sells Out of Print Clothing, which creates t-shirts with classic book covers printed on them such as ‘The Great Gatsby” and “Where the Red Fern Grows.” For each shirt sold, Out of Print Clothing donates a book to a community in Africa. Previously being spotlighted on MTV, one product that Simpson says will be very popular

Five Pound Apparel, a store downtown, helps out different charities and organizations around the world by donating food.

this winter is Kids Krochet. These hats are handmade and signed by people in Uganda. Once the hat is purchased, you can view the profile of the person who made the hat for you, and the profits from the purchase go back to benefit Uganda. “I love every second of being involved with the store. It has been so much fun and a great adventure for us all. It’s been such a learning experience,” Forrester said.

Five Pound Apparel also helps out in Springfield. If the company of a product does not already donate in some way, 25 percent of the profit from the item is donat-

ed to The Lost and Found, a nonprofit organization in Springfield that donates to children that have lost one or both of their parents.

Shannon Whitman, freshman, visited Five Pound Apparel while downtown one weekend. “It’s great to know that you can get a cute vintage look while benefiting others.”

Business is great this year for Five Pound Apparel, and they have already tripled their projections according to Simpson.

Springfield residents are can make a difference locally and world wide by shopping at Five Pound Apparel.

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Each t-shirt sold donates five pounds of peanut butter to Nepal.

“Real Steel” may have punch, but it is not a knockout

BY IAN RICHARDSON Contributing Writer

Welcome to the not-so-distant future where the sport of boxing has replaced humans with 1000-pound remote control robots.

“Reel Steel” begins in the midst of the golden age of this violent industry. Ex-boxer Charlie Kenton struggles to make a living by repairing and gambling on his own robots. The plot thickens when Charlie, played by Hugh Jackman, learns that his ex-girlfriend has died and left him with custody of his 11-year-old son, Max, played

by Dakota Goyo. Desperate for money and uninterested in the child, Charlie passes the custody to Max’s affluent aunt and uncle.

However, until the couple returns

from vacation, Charlie and Max are stuck together.

As he accompanies Charlie on his robot-boxing endeavors, Max discovers a beat-up robot named Atom. Originally designed for sparring, Atom can replicate human movements and store them in his memory bank. Max decides to train Atom to fight. Soon, Charlie and Max begin climbing the boxing ranks, building a stronger father-son relationship as they go.

The two characters play well against each other, and Goyo’s spunky portrayal of

Max is a particular high point.

The young actor remains impressively believable throughout the

film as Max experiences a wide range of emotions.

However, the eye-dazzling CGI robot fights steal the show.

Impressively choreographed boxing matches incorporate a plethora of bone-crushing moves that range from classic hooks to creative combos. When Atom is not battering a rival in the ring, he can be just as entertaining as he showboats a few mechanical dance moves for the fans.

While the visuals are spectacular, the story seems a bit lacking. Behind all AMAZON.COM the flashy graphics

lies the tale of a selfish father who chooses to love his son only after his financial circumstances begin improving. Though there are several layers of strong conflict, most of them resolve either too easily or incompletely.

Though “Real Steel” has the look of a blockbuster, at times its plot feels more like that of a cheesy TV movie. Superb graphics and some good lead performances make the movie an entertainment heavyweight, but it is not quite a contender.

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SPORTS

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Volleyball season heads into final weeks

Crusaders give out pink shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BY ZACH MARTIN Staff Writer

Crusader’s volleyball swept Avila University at the first ever Dig Pink event to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over 200 pink shirts were given to fans at the game.

The Crusaders made a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and had an honorary coach for the match.

“She brought a lot of energy to our staff,” Mary Whitehead, head coach, said.

The volleyball team was able to come back and win 3-0 after a loss that ended a nine game win streak. Kaley Lyons, junior middle blocker, led the Crusaders with 17 kills followed by Briana Walsh, senior outside hitter, with 13. Both finish with a hitting percentage that is above average according to Whitehead.

“I really feel like we are starting to peak at the perfect time,” Walsh said.

Kiley Finkbiner, junior defensive specialist, had 17 digs. Shana Ramsey, junior middle blocker, had five blocks, and Morgan Sidwell, sophomore setter, had 19 assists. The team improved to 23-4 and 3-2 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference with their win against Avila.

The Crusaders had another conference match against CulverStockton College Tuesday, winning 3-1.

“To get off the bus after a five hour trip is tough. We left the gym with a conference win and that’s always a good thing,” Whitehead

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Jaimie McCallister, senior setter, sets the ball for Kaley Lyons, junior middle blocker, to spike over the net in the Crusaders 3-0 win against Avila University Oct. 6. Evangel plays at Bellevue University tonight at 7 and at Peru State College tomorrow at 1 p.m. said. The Crusaders played at the same level of the other team according to Ramsey.

Walsh led the Crusaders with 17 kills while Lyons was close behind with 16. Mallory Sidwell,

sophomore outside hitter, was credited with 13 digs, helping the Crusaders move to 24-4 and 4-2 in the HAAC. There are only three more conference games in the HAAC for

the Crusaders. “Our goal is to get better on our side of the net. We can’t control what or how the other team plays, but we can keep our level high,” Whitehead said. “That is our focus for the last three con-

ference games we have.”

The Crusaders play at home on Tuesday against HAAC opponent Missouri Valley College. This will be the final home game before the HAAC tournament.

Doubles team advances to nationals

BY JESSICA NUNLEY Photo Editor

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Amy Grosklag, freashman, rturns the volley during a practice in preparation for the ITA National Tennis Tournament. The double team of Grosklag and Maria Martinez, senior, advanced to the tournament after winning the regional tournament in Sept.

The Sports Brohime:

Tebow finally takes the field

BY CHARLIE WILLIAMS Managing Sports Editor

It’s officially Tebow time in America as Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was named the Broncos starter for their next game against the Miami Dolphins Oct. 23.

The quarterback sensation drafted from Florida University before the 2010 season entered the league with pressure from experts saying that he wouldn’t make it into the NFL. However, going back to his college career Tebow’s record speaks for itself. He may not be the typical NFL quarterback, and his mechanics may be average at best.

However, he is a winner and has proven that time and time again.

At Florida Tebow won the BCS National Championship twice. In 2006 he was the Gators backup quarterback on the championship team. In 2008 he led the Gators to their second championship in three years as well as being named

MVP in the championship game.

In addition to championships, Tebow was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2007, becoming the first underclassman to have ever won college football’s most prestigious award. In the 2007 season, Tebow became the first college player to finish with both 20 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touch downs in the same season. Tebow threw for 32 touchdowns that year and rushed for 23 touchdowns.

As Tebow began his professional career last season, he was back-up to Kyle Orton. Meanwhile, Tebow studied the Broncos playbook and worked on improving his mechanics.

In his rookie season Tebow started the final three games as Orton was injured. He threw four touchdowns and three interceptions going 1-2 in those games.

After preseason this year Tebow was named the Broncos thirdstring quarterback behind Orton and Brady Quinn, but he has seen

more playing time then Quinn.

Regardless of what the Broncos throw at this young quarterback, they can’t hold him down. A coaching change and a new quarterback this season have not been able to hold Tebow and Tebow Nation down. It took only five weeks of poor performances by Orton to get Tebow the starting role over second-string quarterback Quinn.

Take a look at Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton.

Coming into his rookie season he faced the same criticisms as Tebow did one year earlier and both quarterbacks have almost identical skill sets. In the first two weeks of the season Newton threw for over 400 yards in each game. If Newton can surprise us all then Tebow should have a field day in next Sundays game.

Tebow is what America has wanted since he entered the league, and the Broncos organization has finally decided to utilize his talent. If only it had happened five weeks sooner, the team might not be looking at a 1-4 record heading into their bye week.

Maria Martinez, senior, and Amy Grossklag, freshman, will play at the ITA National Tennis Tournament this weekend.

The team will compete against Auburn Montgomery, the number one seed in the NAIA division and the number one draw in the entire nation, in their first round matchup.

Both division one and division two in tennis will be represented at the competition by the top eight schools in the United States.

Debbie DeAlmeida, head coach, said that around 60 percent of the anticipated competitors are international players.

“All of the play is extremely tight. It’s a huge deal,” DeAlmeida said.

According to DeAlmeida, the ladies prepare for the competition by practicing with the number one female tennis player in the Springfield area, a recent grad and team captain from Oklahoma State University, and an advanced player from the Cooper Tennis Complex.

DeAlmeida said that she is im-

pressed by the ladies’ high performance against the OSU grad and the CTC player. She said these two were helping to set the pace for this weekend.

In addition to physical training, Martinez and Grossklag are preparing their mental game and form strategies for the national tournament according to DeAlmeida.

“We are looking forward to playing against the best. No one expects us to win, so we have no pressure. We’re going out there to play our game and have fun,” Grossklag said.

This doubles team knows what to expect after competing for the first time last year. Their prior experience at the national tournament will put them at a more confident level to compete DeAlmeida said. She coaches them to become more aggressive and consistent for the competition.

Martinez said she and Grossklag are going to “give our best and go with confidence.” She said the first match will help them gain confidence for the other matches. They expect to finish in the top four, according to Martinez.

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SPORTS

Five-year Homecoming curse reversed

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Drew O’Cain, prepares to kick the ball for a field goal in the second half. O’Cain is 10-10 on point after touchdown kicks, and was voted the Heart of America Athletic Conference’s Special Player of the Week this past week. This is the second Player of the Week award that O’Cain has received in his career.

BY SIERRA LOUDEN Asst. Sports Editor

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With 18 seconds left in the first quarter, a crowded JFK Stadium stood in awe at the sight of an injured Tommy Meyer, junior running back, Saturday. Not only had he scored the first touchdown of the Homecoming game for the Crusaders, leading to a win of 27-21, but he had also driven the offense up to this point.

Though no one could legally comment on the extent of the injury, Meyer’s ankle received the injury. With heavy hearts the crowd watched as he limped off the field supported by individuals on either side of him.

KingJack Washington, junior, and Zach Sinclair, freshman, replaced Meyer in the game. Sinclair had 15 carries for 68 yards by the end of the game, making him second for rushing in the game. The first was Washington

with 20-105.

“I focused on doing my job for the team,” Washington said. “We talked about doing all you can for your teammates, and everyone went on the field with that mentality. That’s the way that everybody played.”

Junior kicker Drew O’Cain received the HAAC’s Special Player of the Week Award for his performance at the game. He contributed nine points on both a 33 yard and a 20 yard attempt, as well as making all three of his post-touchdown kicks. This is the second award in O’Cain’s career, and he is the fourth player from Evangel to win such an award this season.

As if winning the Homecoming game for the first time since 2006 and improving themselves to 3-1 in the Heart of America conference wasn’t enough, sophomore linebacker Ethan Smith

proposed to his girlfriend of six years, Cassie Peterson. Her acceptance made the win even sweeter.

The Crusaders head to Peru State College in Peru, Neb. for a conference game Saturday. For the upcoming game against the Bobcats, sophomore quarterback Andrew Brimhall has a plan that he thinks will help the team immensely.

“As a team we need to focus on ourselves and our assignments,” Brimhall said. “We can’t think of the other team or who they have played. We must have perfect technique, assignment and effort every play in order to win.”

Washington has a personal goal for improvement. He plans to watch film not only on Peru, so as to learn the opponent, but he also plans on watching film of himself to see what he needs to work on.

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Left, top to bottom: Alicia Doran, junior, shows serious school spirit with her miniature foam finger from the Pep Rally the night before. Students, alumni and other fans filled JFK Stadium Saturday decked out in maroon and white.

Sophomore running back, Tommy Meyer pushes through the Yellowjackets defense to score a touchdown. This was his first and last TD of the game before receiving an ankle injury that would keep him from playing the remainder of the game.

Ethan Smith, sophomore linebacker, embracing his now fiancee, Cassie Peterson, after she accepted his marriage proposal. As the team gathered together for a postgame huddle, Peterson was

called by Illum to join in the celebration when Smith proposed.

Sarah Rutledge, sophomore, center, in a full pyramid extension.

Janelle Jones, sophomore, right, in a full extension. The cheerleading squad performed many stunts as a group, as well as individually.

Right: Kaitlin Wieder, sophomore, rousing the already excitable crowd to an even more enthusiastic state.

Above: Junior running back, KingJack Washington, speeds away from Graceland’s defense to make a critical play in the second half of the Homecoming game. Washington took the place of Meyer after his injury in the first quarter.

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