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hio may not capture the hearts of Americans like some glamour states, but every four years, it has its time in the limelight. Tuesday was that time.

The pressure to campaign in the pivotal swing state made it the final battleground for the 2012 presidential election.

Ohio contributed 18 of President Barack Obama’s 303 electoral votes (pending the votes from Florida), as the incumbent was re-elected. The final count revealed Obama’s 50.1 percent lead over Mitt Romney’s 48.2 percent in the Buckeye state.

Romney finished the night with 206 electoral votes.

But on campus, the election played out differently. In a survey of 181 Taylor students, 72.1 percent voted for Romney and 13.9 percent voted for Obama.

Now that Obama has retained the Oval Office, experts are

looking at how he got there.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Obama’s campaign manager Jim Messina proposed the unusual strategy of airing negative TV campaign ads in the spring.

Negative ads, or ads attacking the candidate’s opponent rather than building his own image, are traditionally saved until the end of the election season to prevent losing funds.

Obama agreed to the plan, and Romney was placed on the defense, unable to attack Obama until he cleared his own record.

“Any other candidate would have done the same thing (as Obama),” said senior Carly Wagner. “It was a good move as a politician.”

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When Bills and Bibles Collide

Re-election Re-evaluation

Students’ Responses

Extreme Compromise

A recent survey shows a major division in how Americans view politics and religion. See how this split translates to the Taylor campus. Pg. 2

The world is full of opinions. This week those opinions are directed to the reelection of President Obama. Find out what the world is thinking. Pg. 4.

Did you think this year’s election was too close? Did the candidate you voted for win? Read students’ reaction to the 2012 election. Pg. 7.

Now that the presidential election is over, how can the nation move on?

Political history from the 1820s provides some enlightenment. Pg. 10

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The negative ads in Ohio tugged at voters’ emotions, revealing interviews with former employees of the private-equity firm Bain Capital, founded by Romney.

The ads claimed Romney was involved in a 2007 deal with a questionable Chinese firm, a claim Romney later disputed, noting he left the firm in 1999.

But some Ohio voters say negative ads only added to the pre-election noise.

“It was a little irritating because you just see people being slammed instead of what each candidate is going to do for you,” said junior Ohio voter Abby Moore. “It was harder to find what candidates were going to do versus just what the others wouldn’t do.”

Romney struggled against the ads because, under election law, he could not spend the money raised for his general election campaign until he officially received the Republican party’s nomination.

He could do nothing but endure the summer, waiting for August to pour money into his campaign efforts in the state, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Obama’s re-election campaign successfully painted Romney’s portrait as a rich guy who wants more money and doesn’t care about the rest of the country, according to GOP strategist Karl Rove of Fox News.

In contrast, Obama sought approval from young voters as he did in 2008, but the number of young supporters dropped

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this election by at least 6 percent, according to a press release by Paul T. Conway, president of Generation Opportunity.

“This generation remains fully engaged in national issues and is extremely concerned about how the poor economy and lack of full-time jobs continue to devastate their everyday lives, careers and future dreams,” Conway said. “In the days ahead, it will be important for President Obama and his team to remember that young Americans want meaningful, full-

“This generation remains fully engaged in national issues and is extremely concerned about how the poor economy and lack of full-time jobs continue to devastate their everyday lives, careers and future dreams.”

- Paul T. Conway time jobs in their career paths of choice.”

Both candidates promised job creation, but each with his own plan.

“I don’t think that one or the other would be the magical solution for unemployment,” said senior Ohio voter Stephanie Caudle. “I voted for Romney but not because I think having a Republican in office would solve all the unemployment issues.”

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U.S. Representative-elect Jackie Walorski for the 2nd Indiana Congressional District is protective of Indiana’s already shaken agriculture and manufacturing businesses. “(Indiana) can’t afford to lose a job, let alone several jobs,” said Walorski, a 1985 Taylor graduate.

Other states are focussing on the same issue. U.S. Representative from Michigan Tim Walberg, a 1975 Taylor graduate, was re-elected for his second term in the 7th District on Tuesday. Walberg wants more jobs and less spending.

“We’ll be putting through the same types of proposals, trying to encourage jobs, trying to encourage reduction of spending,” Walberg said.

According to a report by Bloomberg, a leader in global business and financial Statistics from nytimes.com information, the cost of a college degree How Taylor students voted in the Presidential election Tuesday as compared to America overall. has increased by 1,120 percent in the last 35 years, but America’s growing deficit makes combatting these increases diffi- be critical moving forward, according to gress to agree with me, so that means I have to be willing to compromise, to work Walberg. cult. “(Bipartisanship) is very important, but to a solution,” Walberg said. “But the fact “When it comes to the issue of making decisions, to make sure that every dollar there are principles that make it impera- that I’ve taken an oath of office to uphold that is allocated for higher (education) for tive that bipartisanship isn’t the number the constitution, there is a line there that students gets into the students’ pockets one goal, but rather doing what constitu- I cannot cross, and if that’s the issue, then tionally we’re called to do,” Walberg said. bipartisanship takes a backseat to upand doesn’t get caught up,” Walorski said.

The increased federal involvement is “There are certainly areas that I’m willing holding my constitutional responsibility.” possible because federal leadership is to compromise in, knowing that I reprerelatively unchanged, and leaders can sent one district . . . but there are 14 districts in Michigan, alone.” continue what they started.

Go deeper: For more information on the Then there are the other 434 members 2012 Presidential and Congressional elecThe House is still under Republican control and the Senate still led by Demo- of congress besides Walberg. tions, go to politico.com/2012-election/.

“I can’t expect every member of concrats, so bipartisanship compromise will

Integration of faith and . . . politics

Illinois to Replicate Taylor’s Silent Night JEFF YODER SPORTS CO-EDITOR

This evening, the University of Illinois will replicate Silent Night in honor of new head coach and Taylor alumnus John Groce (’94).

Groce will coach his first game in his new home at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., as Illinois takes on Colgate.

The Illinois student section, known as the Orange Krush, will host Orange Hush, modeled after “Silent Night,” in which Taylor fans choose one game each season to remain silent until the Trojans score 10 points. Then the crowd erupts in cheers and chaos.

“Imitation is the best form of flattery,” said Taylor Athletic Director Angie Fincannon. “It’s definitely giving credit to Taylor from John Groce’s background.”

Groce played at Taylor from 1991 to 1994.

After his playing days, Groce was an assistant at Taylor under Head Coach Paul Patterson for three years.

“Personally, it’s not an easy time to coach your team in that environment,” Patterson said. “There’s a lot of pressure to get to that 10th point.”

Groce will experience that environment at tonight’s home-opener. Assembly Hall holds just less than 17,000, and the students of the Orange Krush will be silent until the 10th point, replicating the beginning of Silent Night. The Silent Night tradition began in 1995, Groce’s first year as an assistant coach, and it has grown in popularity since. The tradition has been duplicated by universities and high schools in many different fashions, but none on a stage like this.

“That’s the beauty of athletic events,” Fin-

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cannon said. “We all share. Traditions are made to be replicated and shared. People can try to replicate Silent Night, but for me, what makes Silent Night unique is the Taylor students.”

Patterson stated that his former assistant and current women’s Head Coach at Indiana Wesleyan, Steve Brooks, got the idea for Silent Night from someone out east.

“Jay Kesler was president at that time,” Patterson said. “He used to have ‘Christmas with Jay’ where the kids would come dressed in pajamas and after the game, Jay would read the Christmas story in the Dining Commons.”

As the tradition has grown in popularity, Taylor continues to get more and more recognition. In 2010, ESPN’s “Around The Horn” did a segment on the game. Last year, Sports Illustrated, Fox News and other news outlets picked up the story. Now, as the 10th point falls, Taylor students’ cheers echo throughout the media world, not just in Odle Arena. Having a Big Ten program recreate the idea may seem like it’s being stolen from Taylor, but the Illini have given all the credit to the Trojan tradition. The Orange Krush simply want to recreate the environment of Silent Night to welcome Groce as their new leader.

“I think it is awesome that a school of their size will do the Silent Night tradition,” said senior guard Casey Coons. “I will definitely be excited to see it.”

Illinois will host Colgate at 7 p.m. tonight as Champaign, Ill., will get a little taste of a classic Trojan tradition.

JON STROSHINE NEWS EDITOR

As Americans flocked to the polls Tuesday know that they are more likely to vote,” said views often take as somehow forbidden or and re-elected President Barack Obama, Political Science Professor Stephen King. inappropriate.” their votes painted a picture of a nation “Secondarily . . . I think Taylor students are Almost 48 percent of students said a cantaking an initiative to become more civi- didate’s personal religious views is impordivided by party and political beliefs.

That same divide very well extends to the cally aware.” tant to them in their decision to vote for King also added that students’ religious them, while 40 percent said it is sometimes views on the role of religion in politics, but not as much for Taylor students. involvement may drive them to be more important.

While two surveys found that many involved in politics.

Almost 82 percent of students responded Americans are divided on politics and want That view contrasts with many Ameri- “somewhat” or “a lot” when asked how much separation between religion and politics, a it mattered to them that a candidate’s relirecent Echo survey found that 79.4 percent gious views are similar to their own.

“My understanding of faith is of 181 Taylor students polled said their reli“I want public policy to respect my right gious views influence their political views to believe what I believe,” said Taylor Politithat it’s not limited to one por“a lot” or “completely.” cal Science Professor Phil Loy. “But I don’t tion of our living . . . I do think “My understanding of faith is that it’s not believe that what I believe therefore is limited to one portion of our living,” said something that I can argue ought to be part I have a responsibility as a Katie Westrate, Graduate Assistant for Tayof public policy that imposes on others.”

Christian for those around me.” lor Student Organization’s Global EngageObama’s re-election came on through ment. “I do think I have a responsibility as the votes of a divided America, according - Katie Westrate a Christian for those around me.” to one survey.

As part of Global Engagement, Westrate The Daily Mail, a news source out of the has helped with Taylor’s Y.O.V.O. (You Only cans’ perspective on religion and politics.

U.K., cited an Edison Research survey sayVote Once-in college) campaign to increase A Pew Research Center survey in March ing that voters were very divided by the student awareness on political matters. found that 38 percent of Americans think issues they supported and that voters of This has been done through events like free religion is overemphasized by political the same background voted similarly. viewings of the Presidential debates in the leaders, compared to 30 percent who say Whatever may be happening in politics, Euler Science Complex. it is not the primary concern of Upland it is underemphasized.

According to The Echo’s survey, 65.5 Although many Americans want to keep Community Church’s lead pastor Mark percent of Taylor students voted this year, politics out of religion, Taylor Philosophy Biehl. higher than the approximated 49 percent Professor Jim Spiegel says this is not pos“My biggest fear is probably that we put of young Americans who voted according sible, in one sense. our faith in the political system rather than to a study done by The Center for Infor“For any given person, their worldview just see the political system as one of many mation & Research on Civic Learning and necessarily impacts how they think about instruments that are available to a soverEngagement (CIRCLE). politics,” Spiegel said. “Sometimes we eign God,” Biehl said.

“The more educated individuals are, we single out religion as this form that world-

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“When you support Voice of the Martyrs, you are also supporting and helping send money to the families of victims, or to help train widows vocationally so that they can support their children.”

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Steve Ladd performs in Epworth

Contemporary Christian artist playing songs from his unreleased album KATELYN S. IRONS C O PY ED I TO R/STAFF WRI TER

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Steve Ladd is currently preparing to release his newest album and will be playing some unreleased music at the concert.

Christian contemporary artist Steve Ladd will be visiting Epworth United Methodist Church this Sunday for a concert. This performance comes right before Ladd releases his newest album.

“I love to sing and I know that I have been called to do what I do,” Ladd said. “I’ve . . . seen Christian music tear down walls and barriers that people have build (sic) out of past mistakes and prepare their heart for receiving the preached Word of God.” The singer, who has performed in places like the Grand Ole Opry and in Gaither Homecoming Videos, will be performing at Epworth United Methodist Church this Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

According to Renee Barham of Daystar Promotions, Ladd will be performing new songs from the CD he is currently compiling as well as his hits, “Preach the Word”

I’ve . . . seen Christian music tear down walls and barriers that people have build out of past mistakes and prepare their heart for receiving the preached Word of God.” - Steve Ladd and songs from his latest self-titled release, such as “I’ll Walk On.” Ladd says he feels “equally comfortable leading entire worship services, multinight revivals and evening concerts.” He has a giving heart to others with music and with his time, said Barham.

Damon Moorman, Concert Coordinator, says the all of the church’s 200 seats have an excellent view that has added to the concert’s appeal.

Epworth United Methodist Church is located in Matthews, Ind. on West Eighth Street. Past concerts have included gospel performers, Gordon Mote, the Soul’d Out Quartet and the 3rd Row Boys. The church accepts donations to their Concert Outreach Ministry Fund to help them continue to have concerts like this one.

Because members in the church are elderly and find it difficult to travel, Moorman wanted to give them the opportunity to see high-caliber concerts locally.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free, but an offering will be taken. To learn more about Steve Ladd, visit steveladdmusic.com.

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Madison Park offers Voice of the Martyrs conference REBECCA SEXTON CONTRIBUTOR

Russel Stendal has been shot at and kidnapped, but that did not stop him from sharing the gospel.

“He is one of the most amazing men I have ever met,” said recording artist Amy Shreve.

Stendal will be one of those speaking at the ‘Bound With Them’ Regional Conference for Voice of the Martyrs is this weekend in Anderson at the Madison Park Church of God. The conference is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stendal lives in Columbia where he flies across the country dropping Bibles, Christian literature and solar-powered radios on parachutes to the guerrillas.

“He has some absolutely amazing stories,” Shreve said. “He’s been shot at. He was kidnapped for many months, but in the midst of it he was able to witness to these guerillas.”

Shreve estimated hundreds, maybe thousands, of the guerillas have come to know the Lord.

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“The list (of people being helped) is endless. They have a really wonderful network to be able to help Christians who have been persecuted.”

Stephen Khoury is a speaker slated to appear at the conference from Israel.

- Amy Shreve The other four international speakers at the conference will bring awareness of the persecuted church through personal testimonies, scripture and current information. They will also share how they feel God calls Christians to act in response to this persecution. The other speakers will include Steven Khoury from Israel, Hormoz Shariat from Iran, Daniel Scot from Pakistan and Robert Brock from various nations. Shreve will lead the music and worship.

“Voice of the Martyrs does such a good job because

they bring an awareness of what’s going on in the world to our brothers and sisters,” Shreve said. She has been leading worship at the conferences for the past three years. “They let us know what’s going on and who we can pray for effectively.”

The conference is free, but organizers will take an offering.

“When you support Voice of the Martyrs, you are also supporting and helping send money to the families of victims, or to help train widows vocationally so that they can support their children,” Shreve said.

“The list (of people being helped) is endless. They have a really wonderful network to be able to help Christians who have been persecuted.”

The conference travels around the nation. Some people have driven over 500 miles to attend a Voice of the Martyrs Conference.

“Our facilities are often used for regional meetings of this kind,” said Jim Lyon, pastor of Madison Park Church. “We are very thankful for that.”

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Lyon said their church building along Interstate 69 was envisioned to be a kind of community and conference center, and the church is always glad to welcome groups like Voice of the Martyrs.

Voice of the Martyrs is a non-profit organization that assists the persecuted church worldwide since 1967, according to its website. The organization’s five main purposes are to encourage and to empower, to give relief, to equip local Christians, to undertake projects of encouragement and to emphasize the fellowship of all believers. Its ministry is centered on Hebrews 13:3, which says “Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.”

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LOCAL EDITOR

odney Tobias was elected to the MadisonGrant United Schools’ Board of Trustees last Tuesday, in the first district-wide election for school board the school system has ever had. Tobias won by just 18 votes, 1,366–1,348.

Tobias ran against incumbent Tammy Cornelious, and although Cornelious beat Tobias in Grant County 900-817, Madison County heavily supported Tobias 549448.

“I didn’t watch the results as they were coming in,” Tobias said. “I didn’t want to watch it happen, I just wanted to know when it was for sure.”

Although Cornelious was favored to win the election, a recent controversy brought her seat into a more competitive light. Cornelious and the other board members came under harsh criticism last year from a community action group called Madison-Grant Community Actively Responding to Education (M.G.C.A.R.E.S.) for voting to shut down Liberty Elementary School at the end of last school year. Cornelious and fellow trustee Amy Covington both chose not to vote on the issue, and the school closing passed with a vote of 5-0.

The Chronicle-Tribune reported that Cornelious said she believes Tobias will do a good job on the board, and wishes him the best of luck.

M.G.C.A.R.E.S. members claimed they planned on attempting to replace more of the school board, but failed to produce an opponent to run against school board president Carl Chambers. Tobias said he wasn’t specifically sought out by M.G.C.A.R.E.S. to assume office, and wouldn’t stand for any special interest, except for that of the taxpayer.

“Not everyone knows what all the money (in “I want to make public education) is used for,” Tobias said. “I sure people who want to make sure peoare paying taxes ple who are paying taxes for schools are seeing for schools are their money used well. seeing their monIf that’s where people want me to be, that’s ey used well. If what I’ll do.” that’s where peoTobias works for the International Union of ple want me to be, Operating Engineers that’s what I’ll do.”

(I.U.O.E.) as a union trainer, and believes - Rodney Tobias his experience there has helped him prepare for his job on the school board.

“I’ve worked in the team atmosphere of a union before,” Tobias said. “That will be paramount in establishing good relationships with the existent board.”

The results of this local election line up with education-related elections across Indiana, such as incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett losing to challenger Glenda Ritz. Even in an election where Bennett’s party won the gubernatorial race, he lost his own, pointing toward more voters “splitting the ticket,” voting for a Republican governor but a Democratic superintendent.

For Tobias, state-wide politicking is not as important as providing a service to the people of Madison and Grant Counties.

“I don’t really have any politically charged ideas going into it,” Tobias said. “I just want to make sure people know their money is going to stuff that’s worth it.”

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“This year, Greeks have seen unemployment rise to above 25 percent and poverty in families to 20 percent, according to CNN.”

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What you haven’t heard about the world’s opinion of election results, out in the open and under the microscope.

KARI TRAVIS WORLD EDITOR

If you have an opinion about President Barack Obama, raise your hand.

Great. Guess what? You’re not alone.

If you don’t believe it, then go look at the global reaction gusts that followed U.S. election results.

Europe was thrilled. Except for the part that was skeptical. Asia was happy. At least partially.

The Middle East had mixed and volatile feelings.

The point is that, just as some U.S. citizens were satisfied by the re-election of President Barack Obama, so a large percentage of the world was wildly celebrating the Obama victory.

And then there was the rest of the world. You know, the part that wasn’t in such a good mood about the whole string of events.

Maybe you’re already enlightened to world reactions. Maybe you know nothing about what other countries think of Obama. Maybe you have no idea why you should care.

That’s a fair point, to be sure. But here’s the thing. The world is out there, and its collective opinion is a lot bigger than the entirety of opinions in the U.S. So let’s take a look at a few of the most popular perspectives in hopes of understanding foreign affairs just a little bit better, shall we?

Believe it or not, there are plenty of reports that outline lots of reasons for the persistently positive outlook of the global majority toward the president.

According to CNN’s Filipino reporter Rummel Pinera, Obama’s second term is a chance for foreign policy focused on fairness and equality.

“Obama is a huge icon for racial equality and social justice,” Pinera said. “I’m so happy to hear the news.”

Pinera also pointed out that the Obama administration will persist in promoting job creation for migrant workers. Plans such as this will provide essential income with which Filipino immigrants can support families, Pinera reported.

O ver in West Africa , citizens hope that Obama will push economic improvement during the next four years. Europe is also anxious for a financial fix. Italian reporter Martina Lunardelli told CNN she hopes the future economic policies of the U.S. will hold a farreaching effect for global improvement.

“I watched Obama’s victory speech and his words made me hopeful,” Lunardelli said. “Him saying ‘no matter who you are or where you come from . . . we can make it and do it’ was inspiring. Let’s unite, and Obama, please, let’s make this world a better one!”

A better world is desirable indeed, but not every world leader is convinced that Obama’s policy plans will effectively enforce improvement in international affairs. Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the Russian Duma’s foreign affairs committee, is pushing for a new approach to U.S.-Russia relations, according to The Huffington Post.

The need for a new start might have a little something to do with the the two countries’ differing opinions on a handful of small issues.

You know, things like the Syrian civil war, Iranian nuclear development and Russian arms programs.

And then there’s Afghanistan, a center for conf lict amidst its own governmental development. Needless to say, the opinions of the Afghani people are mixed when it comes to a future of partnership with Obama.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai congratulated Obama on his win in a statement, saying that he hoped for strong relations between Kabul and Washington, according to Voice of America News.

But citizens on Afghanistan’s streets were more skeptical.

“O b ama hasn’t don e any thin g go o d for Afghanistan,” Mohammad Qassim, a carpet seller in Kabul told the Army Times. “He didn’t bring pressure on Pakistan. The centers of terrorists are still active across the border. He must make sure that fighting ends before the troops leave in 2014.”

If there is anything to take away from these opinions of the U.S. election, (or from this column for that matter), it is the knowledge that no country can be stamped with a single point of view. No matter the location, the background or the person there are many opinions to be considered.

The bottom line? Obama is moving forward into a world of both support and opposition.

Let’s keep this in mind as we study the four years of foreign policy that remain under the power of the Obama administration.

And while we’re at it, maybe we should try to keep our own perspective open to the influence of other points of view.

After all, it never really hurts to get a second opinion.

RONNI MEIER

Seven Tibetans killed themselves in anger about Chinese repression in a one-week period last month, bringing the total number of self-immolations to about 60 since March 2011, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Dozens of Tibetans have set themselves on fire in the Tibetan regions of China since March 2011 to protest what activists say is Beijing’s heavy-handed rule in the region.

Many have called for the return of the Dalai Lama, their exiled spiritual leader, noted The Huffington Post.

Protesters ranging from a young mother of two to an 80-year-old grandfather have taken their own lives in public by setting their bodies aflame. The Chinese and Tibetan governments are in a panic. The Chinese government is especially frantic due to the Communist Party congress that will meet this week, according to Fox News. Officials were hoping the power showcase that the congress would present would prove to the world the stability of its rule. Now they are using emergency procedures to block roads and guard key Buddhist locations which might become self-immolation targets.

Calls to local government last Saturday rang unanswered, as people called with concerns and questions regarding the situations, according to The Huffington Post.

The LA Times reported that the Public Security Bureau in the region recently tacked up notices offering rewards up to $8,000 for “information on the scheming, planning and instigation of such acts.”

Robbie Barnett, a Tibet scholar at Columbia University, said that Chinese authorities have also offered to give money to the families of the dead if they’ll claim that the self-immolations were not done in political protest.

The Ukraine-Ukrainian citizens gath ered in central Kiev to protest against alleged fraud which occurred dur ing its recent elections, according to al-Jazeera.

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Protestors swarm the streets of Chicago to make statement about injustice towards Tibet.

Photograph by Timothy P. Riethmiller

“The government is trying to give them money to say it was a suicide because of depression, problems with school or marriage,” Barnett told the LA Times.

This is not a new theme, as a wave of selfimmolations occurred last autumn on the southern edge of the Tibetan plateau, noted Photograph by Timothy P. Riethmiller The Huffington Post. The government-in-exile has urged Tibetans not to give up their lives in Chinese attempts to claim too much power over the Tibetan region. self-immolation protests.

“The Chinese don’t understand our religion.

They don’t believe in it and they create a sufMany have called for the return of focating atmosphere,” said a former Labrang the Dalai Lama. monk named Tashi, according to the LA Times.

The LA Times also reported that a large China blames the Tibetans’ exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, for inciting the immo- number of the self-immolations are centered around one of the largest monasteries in lations, but he denies the claim.

Chinese authorities have attempted to use China, called Labrang.

Photos have circulated around websites power, persuasion, propaganda and money to extinguish the flames that are threatening used by the exiled Tibetan government showto engulf western China, but they are finding ing several victims in various stages of being such methods unsuccessful, reported the LA burned, with family members and protesters standing around them, reported the LA Times.

Times.

More than 50 Tibetans have self-immolated Tibet’s exiled government has asked its people to protest China’s rule of the Himalayan region, to refrain from sacrificing their lives in this and most of them have died, according to Fox manner, as it will do no good for their cause News. Many Tibetans claim that the reasons and it is shameful to their Buddhist religious beliefs. for the self-immolation protests stem from

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Russia-Russian officials said yesterday they hope Obama will display more lenience in a dispute over U.S. defense plan for a missile shield in Europe, according to The Associated Press.

Asia- President Obama will Libya-Rival militias clashed Nov. 3 during a gunfire conflict that left at least five people wounded in what was one of the worst security breakdowns since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, according to al-Jazeera.

become the first U.S. president to visit Burma, the White House announced yesterday. Obama is scheduled to meet with opposition leaders during the visit that will stretch from Nov. 17-20, according to the BBC.

Hilarious Headlines Fun goes down the toilet The Korean city of Suwon is opening what it calls “the world’s first toilet theme park,” reports the BBC. The Restroom Cultural Park museum will showcase Roman style loos, European bedpans, ancient Korean flush toilets and fun facts about human waste.

Best of all? A sculpture garden to display squatting figures.

OBAMA AND ROMNEY BECOME TWINS A Kenyan mother named both her newborn twins after the U.S. President and his Republican challenger, according to the BBC. Millicent Owuor gave birth on the day Obama was re-elected, and decided to celebrate by naming her two sons in honor of the occasion.

POLICE FORCE GOES TO THE DOGS Vaughn, N.M. — The police chief of a small New Mexico town resigned, leaving Nikka the drug-sniffing dog as the only remaining member of the force, according to CBS News.

Reports state that the police chief stepped down because he was refused a gun due to his criminal background.

Greece passed the crucial austerity bill needed to receive the next international economic bailout from the European Union (EU) yesterday morning.

The bill passed with 153 favoring parliament members (out of 300), according to CNN. The plan is to raise 13.5 billion euros in two years, with the goal to decrease Greece’s debt and to allow them to remain in the EU, according to The Associated Press. This will be Greece’s fourth package plan in three years.

The bill’s major downfall is that it attacks Greek workers.

In the attempt to receive the 31.5-billion-euro bailout from the EU and the International Monetary Fund, Greece is looking to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67, cutting pensions between five and 15 percent, and decreasing some salaries in the public sector by a third, according to CNN. This law completely rearranges the workforce and labor laws and upsets workers in the process.

“The measures just never stop. Every time, politicians say they are going to be the last measures . . . they are never the last. There is no end in this, there’s no solution,” Melina Grigoriadou, a 50-year-old married businesswoman with two children, told CNN. “The measures are awful — it’s not austerity, it’s something even worse.”

On Nov. 6, Greece’s economy came to a screeching halt as many unions went on strike while workers protested the austerity bill. Hospitals, pharmacies, schools and even government offices closed in anticipation for the Nov. 8 vote, CNN reported.

Continuing into Nov. 7, Greek unions staged what they called “the mother of all strikes,” as protesters held a rally in Syntagma Square, chanting “People — don’t bow your heads,” according to the BBC. Riot police attacked the protesters with tear gas, petrol bombs and flares. The BBC reported this as the third major strike in two months.

This year, Greeks have seen unemployment rise to above 25 percent and poverty in families to 20 percent, according to CNN. Many feel as if these cuts will only make those numbers rise.

However, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras warned against the measures of the bill if it did not pass. He told CNN that the nation could plunge into chaos if the international funds did not arrive. Samaras pushed for more cuts “so that there is a significant effect on the real economy.”

On Nov. 11 a vote will be held for the nation’s budget, according to CNN. This will be reviewed and taken into account as the eurozone finance ministers meet to discuss releasing new cash for Greece on Nov. 12. On Nov. 16, the money will start returning as Greece hits a five-billion euro-deadline, CNN reported.

SCIENCE &TECH

“It is now more obvious than ever that marijuana prohibition is a failed policy. . . ,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA

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GEEK BRIEFS Seminar: The Science of Learning Monday’s science seminar will address the idea of sustainable design in education on university campuses. Professor of Architecture at Judson University and President of Educational Design Laboratory Robin Randall will discuss curriculum that promotes environmental responsibility in the context of outdoor learning and Christian stewardship.

Monday at 4 p.m. in Euler 109.

Global Warming Could Threaten Coffee A team of U.K. and Ethiopian scientists announced a study Thursday that says climate change could reduce the geographic area where wild Arabica coffee can grow. The study’s worst-case scenario predicted this reduction could be as much as 99.7 percent — near extinction in the wild — by 2080. Coffee is the world’s second most-traded commodity behind oil, and the Arabica variety accounts for 70 percent of commercial coffee production. The scientists say wild Arabica has little ability to cope with climate change, pests or other threats. bbc.in/WGjASZ iPhone De-Throned Market research firm Strategy Analytics announced Thursday that the Samsung Galaxy S III outsold the iPhone 4S during the third quarter of 2012. Samsung sold 18 million of its devices during the quarter, which represents 11 percent of the worldwide smartphone market. Apple sold 16.2 million iPhones during the same period to take second place. The firm noted, however, that iPhone sales were likely hurt by consumers waiting to purchase the iPhone 5 near the end of the quarter. Apple’s newest model phone is expected to overtake the Galaxy S in fourth-quarter sales. fxn.ws/UyDAA5 ‘Use the Force,’ Angry Birds A Star Wars-themed version of the popular Angry Birds game was released on Thursday, a partnership between developer Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm, the makers of Star Wars. The game is the fifth major Angry Birds release. Games in the series have been downloaded 1 billion times since their 2009 release. The Star Wars edition features 80 levels and chronicles a “plucky group of Rebel birds in their fight against the evil Imperial Pigs,” according to Rovio.

Angry Birds Star Wars is available now for download on iOS, Android, Kindle and other major platforms. “May the Feathers be with you.” bit.ly/RIasZR

License plate reader use continues to rise Technology helps find stolen vehicles, but could it allow police to track law-abiding citizens?

KYLE CARRUTHERS C O PY ED I TO R/STAF F WRI TER

Paying someone to stand on the side of a highway 24/7 and snap a photograph of every car that passed would be impractical. Hiring an army of such people would be unthinkable. Of course, with technology the unthinkable can turn into the highly possible.

There has been recently been a rise in the use of license plate reader (LPR) technology among police across the nation, and along with that increase has come controversy, reported Ars Technica.

“ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) systems can read up to 1,800 license plates every minute, creating the possibility of capturing the location of millions of automobiles — and their drivers — every year,” stated the American Civil Liberties Union, whom CNET reported sued the U.S. government for information about how the readers were being used.

According to Ars Technica, LPRs can be placed on police cars, on poles or under bridges. The readers can identify 60 license plates per second. Millions of records are collected across the country on a daily basis.

The technology is used by police to hunt for “hot” vehicles. Hot plates include cars reported stolen, but can also include license plates of registered sex offenders or felons.

The system has proven to be notably effective, according to Ars Technica. The number of stolen cars in New York City dropped by 40 percent after LPRs were introduced in 2005. Federal grants and lowered prices have contributed to the increased use of the technology.

Similar drops have been recorded in other states.

The FBI made a statement that “as a result of the LPR technology, participating agencies located 818 subjects listed in the Wanted Persons File and 19 listed in the Missing Persons File. Another 2,611 persons were apprehended.” At least 47 states share license plate tracking information with the FBI. The system is not perfect. Readers cannot distinguish plates that are out of state. This sometimes results in innocent civilians being pulled over. There have been attempts by victims of such occurrences

to sue, but the court ruled in favor of the police.

However, there is concern over how this information is being used. The information can be retained for any period of time, meaning that it can be used to track the long- or short-term auto movements of practically any car in the U.S. that operates in or near a major city.

In Minnesota, the data gathered is open to be accessed by anyone, according to Ars Technica.

Police in the state are attempting to get the state to restrict access to prevent the system from being misused in cases of stalking and domestic violence.

“Law enforcement needs to be careful,” said Taylor’s Deputy Chief of Police Tim Enyeart. “A person is entitled to a certain amount of privacy.” Enyeart stated that the technology is useful, but that there is no value in keeping data longer than required for police to apprehend stolen vehicles.

In a 2006 court case regardin g th e u se of license plate readers, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decided “that a motorist has no reasonable expectation of privacy in the information contained on his license plate under the Fourth Amendment.” However, as the technology becomes more prevalent, more questions are being asked about whether privacy is infringed when public information is compiled and organized by a normally unavailable technology.

Only two states have passed legislation that limits the government’s ability to use the technology, according to CNET. A study by George Mason University found that “most citizens supported their local police using LPR to check to see if passing vehicles were stolen or to monitor high-risk targets of terrorism. However, of all applications for LPR that citizens were asked about, they were least likely to support police checking for parking violations with LPR or using data collected to recreate travel patterns of those involved in low-level infractions.”

“Law enforcement needs to be careful. A person is entitled to a certain amount of privacy,” said Taylor’s Deputy Chief of Police Tim Enyeart.

Recreational marijuana: two states closer to reality Marijuana ballot measures pass in Washington, Colorado DAVID ADAMS S&T EDITOR

While voters in most states were electing the president on Tuesday, voters in five states were determining the future of marijuana usage and possession in their states. In two states, voters decided to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana, and one state decided to make marijuana an option for the treatment of seriously ill patients.

Voters in Washington and Colorado chose to remove civil and criminal penalties from marijuana legislation and to make its possession and sales legal for adults 21 years old and older, according to a press release from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), a group which advocates the legalization of marijuana. The states will be the first jurisdictions in the world with “legal, taxed and regulated” marijuana markets. Massachusetts legalized medical marijuana as an option for doctors treating patients with severe ailments.

“It is now more obvious than ever that marijuana prohibition is a failed policy,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the MPP, “and the voters in Colorado and Washington have sent a message to their elected leaders and the nation that they have had enough.”

State and federal officials are warning residents not to celebrate just yet. In a statement released by his office, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged his government’s intention to follow through with voters’ wishes but cautioned “. . . federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so don’t break out the Cheetos or Goldfish too quickly.”

A statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice emphasized that marijuana is a controlled substance and that “its enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged.”

Super, potentially habitable Earth discovered Astronomers find another planet in the ‘Goldilocks Zone’

Election Breaks Social Media Records U.S. Facebook users posted more than 71.7 million messages related to the election on Tuesday, and an additional 88.7 million posts were created around the world, making the election the most discussed topic on the social network in 2012. In a sign of the power of social media, Obama’s first reaction to news that he had won the election came not in a speech to his supporters but in a Facebook post and a Tweet. Both included the message “Four more years” and an evocative photo of Obama embracing his wife Michelle.

That post was the most retweeted in Twitter’s history at more than 700,000 times. bit.ly/RKJmje

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The Baltimore Sun said the measures could go into effect in Colorado by the end of the month and in Washington on Dec. 6, barring any legal challenges at the state or federal level.

Public Health Experiment Some scientists look forward to the possibility of studying the effects of legal recreational marijuana use on public health, noting that research is limited even in countries where marijuana is legal.

“It’s an empirical question, and we’ll finally have data to assess it,” said Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, co-director of the Drug Policy Research Center at the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization, to Fox News.

The laws in both states would allow adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use, but even in tightly controlled situations, Pacula said, marijuana use has the potential to harm. Marijuana use limits short-term memory, coordination and perception, all of which can make driving and other tasks more difficult and negatively affect public safety.

Pacula also noted two wild-card factors in the drug’s potential to harm: the concentration or strength of the drug and the number of young people using it illegally. If legalized, the price of marijuana will fall, increasing the potential for more potent drugs and for more young users to acquire it.

Other studies link marijuana use with increased risk for mental illness and lower IQ later in life — although these studies were limited to people who were predisposed to

use the drug. Pacula said studies of the general population would be possible under the new laws.

A Growing Question Although laws regulating marijuana have remained unchanged for some time, the results of these and the other three ballot initiatives in this election demonstrate a growing need to reconsider them.

The Oregon Cannabis Act, which would have legalized marijuana like the measures in Colorado and Washington, was defeated, with only 45 percent of voters supporting it, CBS reported. Massachusetts voted to legalize the drug for medical uses only. A similar medical marijuana act in Arkansas was narrowly defeated with a vote of 49 percent supporting and 51 percent opposing the initiative.

A nationwide Rasmussen Reports poll conducted in May 2012 found that 56 percent of Americans supported the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, more than any previous survey.

Because five states considered marijuana initiatives in this election and so many Americans favor legalization, the question of marijuana law has risen to the forefront of policy considerations.

Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, which also supports legalization, believes this election could mark a turning point in the marijuana debate. “This is now a mainstream issue with citizens more or less divided on the issue but increasingly inclined to favor responsible regulation of marijuana over costly and ineffective prohibitionist policies,” Nadelmann said.

KATELYN S. IRONS C O PY ED I TO R/STAF F WRI TER

Astronomers Wednesday announced the discovery of a new “super-Earth” relatively close to Earth. The research was released by the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal, which stated that scientists discovered the planet could potentially have liquid water on its surface.

The research found three new planets clustered around the dwarf star HD 40307, adding to the three scientists had already discovered. The other three were found in 2008, according to The Los Angeles Times.

The dwarf star lies 44 light-years from Earth.

Five of the exoplanets — planets outside the Solar System — have a closer orbit around their star than Mercury’s orbit around the Sun. But one lies far enough away to be in the habitable zone, nicknamed the “Goldilocks Zone,” where liquid water and life could exist.

“Just as Goldilocks liked her porridge to be neither too hot nor too cold but just right, this planet lies in an orbit comparable to Earth, increasing the probability of it being habitable,” said Hugh Jones of the University of Herfordshire in England, the co-author of the study.

The so called super-Earth, HD 40307g, has the perfect climate and atmosphere to support life, Jones said . It is seven times as massive as Earth, according to Fox News.

However, the reality of the p l a n e t ’s s u r fa c e rem ain s unknown. “The truth at the moment is that we simply d o n o t kn o w whether the planet is a large Earth or a small, warm Neptune without a solid surface,” said Mikko Tuomi of the University of Hertfordshire, who led the study, to SPACE. com.

To find these exoplanets, scientists used an innovative technique to look at existing data. The data was created by the High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher, or HARPS, which “allows astronomers to pick up the tiny gravitational wobbles an orbiting planet induces in its parent star,” according to Fox News. The HARPS uses the Doppler effect to measure the distortion of light that the wobbles cause.

Eric Ford, an astronomer at the University of Florida, commented on the study, saying that this new method may influence future planet-finding technologies. “It could mean that there are even more planets just waiting to be found, hidden in old measurements,” said Amina Khan of the LA Times.

However, some scientists doubt the accuracy of the data. “The exquisitely highquality data required to find an Earth-like planet doesn’t just happen by chance,” wrote Geoff Marcy, a UC Berkeley astronomer.

Ford acknowledged possible flaws in the data but sees potential in the new method of discovering planets.

“While this is a nice advance and I suspect all these planets will probably pan out to be real, it’s certainly just one of many small steps toward finding Earth-mass planets in the habitable zone,” Ford said.

“Just as Goldilocks liked her porridge to be neither too hot nor too cold but just right, this planet lies in an orbit comparable to Earth, increasing the probability of it being habitable,” professor Hugh Jones said.

To learn more about the “Goldilocks Zone” and compare Earth’s orbit to super-Earth HD 40307g’s, visit bit.ly/UpGgWf.

LIFE & TIMES

“I want Taylor to be a trusted member of the Latino community, and through ABS’ partnership I think that can become a reality.”

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY

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The Echo: What is the overall purpose of the University Archives?

Share what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving, favorite parts and memories, or any other Thanksgiving-related thoughts.

Tell us about it on the Taylor University Echo Facebook Page or our Twitter, @TheEcho_Taylor

Ashley Chu: We do have an unofficial mission statement: “documenting the missions, function and operation of TU in order to build a comprehensive collection of the documents of the university.”

By Kailey Traylor CONTRIBUTOR

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Student responses to the 2012 election Reporting by Meredith Sell STAFF WRITER

Taylor students respond to 2012 election results and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and opinions of The Echo.

Hunter Sims—Sophomore

with “theI’mwaydisappointed Christians have

Q&A with University Archives

The Echo: What is the most enjoyable part of The Echo contributor Kailey Traylor explored the university archives in a question and answer session with your job?

MaGee: I enjoy learning more about the University archive coordinator Ashley Chu and archive assistant Emily MaGee. The archives houses Taylor’s records in and the history and the people. Some of them are really quirky and just interesting people. (I like) learning the Zondervan Library. about them and how they made Taylor into what it is The Echo: What is the overall purpose of the Uni- now.

Chu: I think I like the interaction the most. I like versity Archives?

Chu: We do have an unofficial mission statement: interacting with students coming in for a class who are “documenting the missions, function and operation of unsure of what the Archives even do and don’t really TU in order to build a comprehensive collection of the know how (to) do primary research because they are used to doing their research online. It’s just interesting documents of the university.”

The Echo: Can you walk me through a typical day to educate them on the importance of an Archive.

The Echo: What are some of the challenges you at the archives.

Chu: I think that every day has its own challenges, face?

Chu: I think the challenge is we have a lot of work and it’s really fun because it is so diverse. Everything is really interesting because every research request that that still needs to be done, and we have limited time to we do. We learn more about the University and the do it. It’s hard to move forward and keep the archives relevant to students and peruse relationships with people here. Everything is fresh every day.

By Kara Hackett

MANAGING EDITOR Freshman psychology major Erika Nord came out of Olson Hall Monday morning planning to bike to her 8 a.m. Environmental Science class at the Randall Environmental Studies Center — the most distant building from Olson on campus.

Nord always locks her bike, but she doesn’t lock it to the bike rack.

And Monday morning, her bike wasn’t where she left it.

But it wasn’t lost or stolen.

It was part of a campus prank in which bicycles were stacked on top of each other, and some damaged, on the sidewalks outside Olson and Wengatz Hall.

“The fact that they stacked them on top of each other was a pain,” Nord said. “It was funny at first, but when it is freezing it is not the best time to decide to take some of the Olson bikes and block our way to classes.”

And Nord is not alone in her frustration.

Bike pranks on campus are nothing new, says Dean of Residence Life and Discipleship Steve Morley.

About six weeks ago, the issue came into light when bicycles from the off-campus apartment Campbell Hall littered Taylor’s tennis courts.

Now administrators and groundskeeping staff are asking students to

other departments and think about digital records management.

MaGee: On a day-to-day basis, just trying to figure out where things go that are appropriate that would enable future researchers to figure out where they are because a lot of things can go in multiple places. When you’re looking at a whole box with things that would be appropriate in multiple places, just the sheer amount of paper work is overwhelming.

The Echo: What has been the most interesting or exciting project the Archives has done?

Chu: I think it has been the digitization and public availability of the Yearbooks, Alumni magazines and Academic catalogues. Through a nationwide grant accomplished with the LYRASIS Mass Digitization Collaborative, we had another company digitize those three items in their entirety. They are available to anyone, anywhere to access. That’s something we’ve never had before. People either had to go into the Library,

stop stealing and pranking bicycles on campus because it damages personal property and clutters campus.

Morley sent out a campus email Monday asking students to find and lock their bicycles and respect each other’s property.

Another part of respecting private property is stopping what Superintendent of Grounds Paul Lightfoot calls “bike borrowing,” or using someone’s unlocked bike without permission.

“I don’t know how that fits with what we believe as Christians,” Lightfoot said.

Morley says he wouldn’t call “bike borrowing” a serious campus issue.

But damaging another person’s property in a bike prank is serious, he says, and both issues require more respect.

“A number of our staff had to spend time, energy and resources to clean

have their own copy or come in here.

The Echo: What are you currently working on?

Chu: Right now we are working on processing some of the backlog.

MaGee: There are research requests that come in and there is ongoing stuff (like the) collecting of certain things like programs from the Euler dedication, or just making sure we are keeping up with things that are going on right now.

The Echo: What do you want students to know about the Archives?

Chu: I would like them to know that we welcome people coming by and checking out the archives. We have a lot of cool things. We like interacting with students and informing them about Taylor’s history that they may or may not have known or ever had the chance to know.

up after others, and they likely feel somewhat disrespected by this,” Morley said.

According to Lightfoot, the only time groundskeeping staff has to deal with the bikes is when they are put in trees or difficult places to reach.

He has seen bikes on top of the Dining Commons and even on top of the entrance to Rediger Auditorium.

To assuage the issue, Lightfoot says groundskeeping staff is installing more bike racks around campus so students can secure their bikes outside their residence halls.

Administrators plan to add three additional bike racks for Wolgemuth, an additional concrete pad and five additional racks for Bergwall, two more racks for Campbell and one more rack for Samuel Morris, Olson, Wengatz and English Hall.

In the meantime, administrators are asking students to respect each other’s property, regardless of whether or not it is locked.

“It’s not acceptable to justify something as ‘just a prank’ when people or property are permanently altered,” Morley said. “In that case restitution and restoration should be sought.”

Bike Borrowing Taylor partnering with Bible Society for seminars

By David Seaman STAFF WRITER

The American Bible Society (ABS) has held a Christian conference series the last couple of years to reach out to Latino pastors and churches in the U.S. These Descubre la Biblia Engagement Seminars are known for Bible scholars providing Spanish Scripture-based training for pastors and church leaders in inner-city Latino communities. Their objectives involve providing Bible training to leaders who might not otherwise have access to ongoing training opportunities because of lack of financial resources. This is where Taylor comes in.

The American Bible Society has invited Taylor to become a ministry partner in these seminars. The university will have the benefit of meeting Latino leaders and possibly introduce them and their students to Taylor. In return, Taylor would co-sponsor the events and share the cost for the not-for-profit organization. In this combined effort both the ABS and Taylor can extend their ministry to Latinos in Spanish-speaking communities throughout the U.S. “We are funding about 20 percent of the conferences,” said senior Erick Solomon, coordinator of Latino Student Recruitment. “Taylor gives them an opportunity for funds and also gives them a chance to see Taylor as a school that has the same values of the Society.

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Photography by Micah Hancock

Records Missing bikes and angry owners

“It’s not acceptable to justify something as ‘just a prank’ when people or property are permanently altered.” —Steve Morley

reacted . . . I think it’s a missed opportunity for evangelism.

Really, it’s how best to help the Latino community that ABS has been helping for many, many years.”

Solomon also says the reason for the partnership came from Dr. Habecker.

“Dr.Habecker used to be in the ABS,” Solomon said. “He feels that this is a real opportunity for Taylor to become a trusted member of the Latino community and show that we can provide top education for Latino Christians.”

The conferences are in cities with large Latino inner-city communities.

There was one in Houston in September; the next one will take place in New York on Nov. 10. Conferences in Miami, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles will follow in the spring.

“New York is the second conference.

The theme will be integrating Old Testament and New Testament theology,” Solomon said.

Taylor student Claudia Viscarra is looking forward to sharing her Taylor experience to members of the ABS. “We are representing Taylor’s Latino community through a Spanish testimony of our academic experience and spiritual journeys before and after Taylor University,” Viscarra said.

“These experiences and other student cross-cultural stories will be given to an audience of Latin American members of

the ABS.” “Students are case studies for pastors,” Solomon positively remarks. “It shows people that this is what your students can be, this is what Taylor has done.

In terms of higher education, students are getting educated and coming back to the community to help promote the gospel of Jesus.”

Through scriptural engagement that follows the clear word of the Bible and not ideology and tradition, Taylor hopes to become a friend to the Latino community.

“A place Latinos can trust,” Solomon adds. Solomon is hopeful for the partnership and what it can achieve.

“Taylor is coming in saying, ‘We have something to offer and we know you have something to offer. We want to partner for the Kingdom of the gospel,’” Solomon said. “If we can equip more students to do that then that’s what we want to do.”

“I want this partnership to become an exercise in Latinos trusting Taylor through ABS,” Solomon said. “I want Taylor to be a trusted member of the Latino community, and through ABS’ partnership I think that can become a reality.”

Ministry Partner

Chris Stutzman—Junior “I don’t have to like him [Obama], but I’ll respect him as a leader.”

George Harwood—Junior “It’s all part of God’s plan.”

Shelbey Oren—Sophomore

Ryan Dickey—Freshman

Obama was our “ president yesterday and

“God is still in control.”

still is today. Nothing much has changed.

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Angela Stuedemann—Senior “California--55 electoral votes. In theory, it balances out . . . but not always as well as it should. That’s part of democracy--that’s part of the electoral college. What are you gonna do?”

Matt Kloker—Freshman “I personally don’t agree with Obama’s politics, but at the same time, I think we should respect him.”

Bethany Wong—Junior “I was surprised that our nation didn’t react as it would have in past elections--especially with unemployment as high as it is.”

Davis Meadors—Sophomore “I felt like it was anti-climactic . . . like nothing happened.”

Linden Daiss—Junior “Apparently, no one had thought they’d made a mistake the first time, and four years wasn’t enough.”

J.T. Briggs—Junior Joe Friedrichsen—Sophomore “Keeping the same people in power and they’re not do- “Ohio let us down. Big time.” ing their job—there’s reason to be worried. You can’t keep having a $900 billion deficit every year. Nothing’s really gonna change—I hope it does, but I don’t think it will.”

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A&E

“The performance takes place in the round, meaning the audience will surround the actors on the stage. This creates a warm and inviting atmosphere and draws the audience into the tragedy unfolding before their eyes.”

‘ROMEO & JULIET’

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The musician’s great commission

Jazz ensemble concert will preview spring break ministry tour to Ecuador Photo Essay by Micah Hancock

CHELSEA MOLIN CONTRIBUTOR

The Taylor Jazz Ensemble has recently picked up a bit of a Latin flavor.

At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, the 20-member band will present “Concert of Sacred Jazz” in the Butz-Carruth Recital Hall. The musical selections include a variety of classical and cultural pieces, all of which the ensemble will also play this spring in Cuenca, Ecuador, as part of their spring break ministry tour.

Professor of Music Al Harrison, who has directed the Jazz Ensemble since 1978, said the inspiration for the some of the songs came from the country they will be visiting. “We wanted to try to do the program with about half of the program with more . . . Latin-inspired music,” Harrison said. “I tried to pick a variety of styles . . . some sacred . . . some dance music, Latin music and then a few featured selections, too.”

Tentative songs for Thursday’s concert include Joshua, Amazing Grace, Blue Bossa, Agua De Beber, Mambo from West Side Story, and God Bless the Child.

Most of the pieces the group has been working on fall into the classical or sacred category, but next semester, according to Harrison, they plan on learning some more culturally relevant music.

“We’ll have twenty five (pieces) ready by the time we’re ready to go on tour, so we’ll be able to vary up our programs (in Ecuador) for every occasion, depending on what people want to hear,” he said.

Although the Jazz Ensemble has traveled before, this will be their first time visiting Ecuador.

“I’m really excited. I’ve never been to that part of the world,” sophomore piano player Jenny Neidich said.

Neidich added that the Jazz Emsemble trip is different from other spring break trips. Instead of doing overt

missions work, the students will be playing in various venues around the city of Cuenca, she said.

“Primarily, we’re going to be working with the Verbo Church . . . playing concerts and ministering to people through music,” sophomore trumpet player Joe Kasper said. Verbo Iglesia Cristiana, or the Verbo Christian Church in Cuenca, is sponsoring the group and making many of the arrangements for the trip.

Although not all of the venues are finalized yet, Neidich said the ensemble will play for a variety of audiences. “I know we’re going to be playing in some public places,” she said. “Schools, churches, universities . . . (it’s) really exciting.”

The ensemble has its own praise band which will also be playing in Cuenca. Harrison said the worship team grew out of the ensemble’s tour this fall, when they traveled to Rockford and Quincy in Illinois.

“One of the churches wanted us to help lead their morning worship,” he said. “And so these students got together and said, ‘Oh, you know what? We can form our own praise team,’ and they did, and it was great.”

Neidich is among the six members of the praise band. “It’s a separate thing we weren’t expecting to do,” she said. “We sort of just formed a worship team, and loved doing it.” She said they will help lead some worship services in the Ecuadorian churches they visit, with ensemble members Jeff Janiszewski and Emily Brokaw singing in Spanish.

More information about the Cuenca trip will be presented at the concert on Thursday, along with details on how to help support the ensemble. Attendance is free.

Jazz band members rehearse with Dr. Harrison in the bandroom.

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And now our feature

Presentation

Romeo Juliet

KATHRYN KROEKER

A&E EDITOR

The world is a broad and colorful place, full of stories told sweetest in their mother tongues. Too often we overlook international films that allow us to experience the exhilarating diversity of world cultures without having to leave home. Such films challenge our multi-tasking ability of reading the subtitles while keeping an eye on the action. But the insight they provide into human nature transcends language, era and culture. In the spirit of World Opportunities Week, get to know a new slice of the world through film.

WATER Summary : Eight-year-old widow Chuyia is taken to a home for widows in Varanasi, India, where her relationships with the women living there reveal the abusive nature of the caste system.

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexual situations, and for brief drug use Why you should watch it: The most notable element in this moving film is hope. Chuyia’s childish perspective permeates the storyline, creating beauty and laughter despite her bleak environment. Hope is further stirred by rumors of Mahatma Gandhi, who was making inroads in women’s rights in India during this period, being released from prison. Above all, this film provides a sharp contrast between Christian and Hindu perspectives on how the less fortunate — particularly widows — should be treated.

Where to find it: Zondervan Library DVD collection, F W291

COCO AVANT CHANEL Summary: Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s liaisons and romantic pursuits elevate her through the ranks of French society, where she eventually establishes herself as a world-famous fashion designer whose artistic legacy would direct the fashion world for generations.

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, smoking and alcohol consumption Why you should watch it: The glamour of early 20th century Parisian society may inspire the artistically inclined to drop everything, move to France and become fashion designers. But the film’s elegance covers a significant amount of culturally-sanctioned debauchery. Our cheers for Coco to follow her dreams are moderated by the reality that she had to break some morals, and her own morale, to get there.

It reminds us that success usually exacts a severe price.

Where to find it: Zondervan Library DVD collection, F C64C

RUSSIAN ARK Summary: A European critic leads a tour through the Russian State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, narrating 600 years of Russian history while historic scenes recur throughout the hallways and ballrooms.

Not rated; contains brief mild language and nude statuary Why you should watch it: Shot in only one, continuous take, this fantastic journey through Russia’s history is a feast for the eyes. You see aged Catherine the Great running through the snow, Princess Anastasia sitting down for afternoon tea, an enormous ballroom bustling with nobility. The mystique is amplified by the indiscernible chatter taking place throughout the palace, which isn’t picked up by the subtitles. Although lacking plot, this film will haunt you after the elusive visions of imperial Russia fade.

Where to find it: Zondervan Library DVD collection, F R920

Juliet, played by senior Taryn Dunton, bemourns the thought of marriage before she meets Romeo at the masquerade ball.

Photograph by Micah Hancock

RACHEL VACHON LIFE & TIMES EDITOR

Some consider it to be the best love story of all time. It is a drama that bridges generational gaps and brings people together over love and love lost. Taylor’s production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which opens tonight, transcends common Shakespearean ideals.

Refreshed and revived on the Taylor stage, this age-old story takes on a new layer of timelessness as its specific era cannot be determined throughout the performance.

The overall feel of the play is ethereal and emotional. It is whimsical in places while solemn in others. It stirs intense pathos in its portrayal of both joys and sorrows. Humor graces portions of the production while a searing gravity threads itself throughout.

For this production, the performance takes place in the round, meaning the audience will surround the actors on the stage. This creates a warm and inviting atmosphere and draws the audience into the tragedy unfolding before their eyes. Also, the minimal set for the production consists only of sand, rock and a few tufts of grass.

The lighting sets the tone and mood throughout the production.

Whether it has a warm, romantic and star-like feel or is cold, morbid and flashes like lightning, the audience is drawn into the world created before them. Light projections onto the setting either reflect or complement various scenes in the play.

The music chosen serves a similar purpose. Some modern songs with lyrics are used, which could not fit the play or bring it to life any better than they already do.

The medium-sized cast breathes life into Shakespeare’s timeless play. With every nuance, tilt of the head and lilt of voice, the script is

fleshed out and becomes its own entity. Taylor’s performance adheres to the original script, and the Elizabethan language flows fluently, swiftly and effortlessly from the actors’ lips as if it was their native tongue.

From beginning to end the entire play leaves a lasting impression.

For those familiar with the story, several scenes are guaranteed to linger longer than others, such as the much anticipated masquerade ball and the death scene. But each one, whether happy or grave, has some powerful element that will touch the audience on some level.

It is the details and little things that further bring the play to life.

The budding romance between Romeo and Juliet is sweet, tangible and portrays the simultaneous arousal of interest and awkwardness.

The fight scenes are exciting and engaging, and the artistically created death scenes are portrayed realistically.

Once again, the Taylor Theatre Department has outdone themselves. This play has the power to reach to the depths of each audience member’s heart, forming a moving connection with the performance that will outlast the final bow. Beautiful in its entirety, I highly recommend this production of “Romeo and Juliet” for all ages.

For those interested in attending, tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office in Rupp. Tickets are $10 for students, $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and children.

Performances for the production are at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18.

‘Grace for the Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life’ DEMELZA RAMIREZ CONTRIBUTOR

“Grace for the Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life” is for the “good girls:” those who seem to have their lives put together, but are actually falling apart. Author Emily P. Freeman takes on the challenge of communicating with the Christian girls and women who find themselves in this category.

With gut-wrenching honesty, genuine love and comfort that seeps off the pages, Freeman uses numerous examples from her life, and the lives of women she has helped, to show that she has been where many “good girls” find themselves — and that she has overcome and conquered, and helped others do the same.

She writes, “As a good girl, every choice I made was dictated by a theology of self-sufficiency. Life was up to me, and I was prepared

to get it right.” It’s through this truly heartfelt book that Freeman wishes to convey the message that girls don’t have to hide anymore, because Christ sustains them.

Splitting the book into three parts, Freeman first tackles the various ways good girls hide, whether it is hiding behind a good reputation, a less-thantruthful “fine” or excellent service to others. The second part of the book is devoted to how the good girl can find who she really is, after being lost for so long under the pressure and weight of having to sustain a perfect life. Each chapter in the section is centered on different parts of the journey: receiving truth, responding to service and remembering who you are in Christ. The final section of the

book reminds the reader, the good girl, that no matter what, she is safe. She is safe when hurting, when she fails, even if she doesn’t feel safe.

This book is biblically based and practically sound. It’s different from other books for women because, instead of a whole book on how to be “good,” this book proclaims the loving grace of God on the imperfect.

Freeman reminds readers that God wants his daughters to be loved. This book is definitely one for girls and women, of any age, who have grown up in the church and have, at one time or another, felt weighted down by their reputation and the rules and responsibilities that come with being a good girl.

Graphic by ourstorybookblog.blogspot.com

FEATURES

“A hush stretches across the audience and conversations die mid-sentence. Movements still in anticipation of the show, minutes away from starting. The lights dim, plunging the room into darkness.”

PERFORMANCE OF PREPARATION

A silent, silent miracle

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One man’s escape from violent Sudan to hostile Egypt to the hope of an education at Taylor KARI TRAVIS

WORLD EDITOR

Taylor Alumnus Kenneth Elisapana (‘02) was only 10 years old when it happened, but he still remembers feeling totally and suddenly silenced.

Silenced by his father’s assassination.

Southern Sudan was a brutal environment to grow up in, Elisapana says, his voice steady, his thick Sudanese accent richly tinting the words he utters. Regional, civil conflict among the Sudanese people led to unspeakable injustices and abuses, especially against those living in the South.

The injustices against which Elisapana’s father died fighting. Elisapana recalls feeling as if his own life was ending along with his father’s.“ To me personally, it was as if the home had collapsed, all my dreams for education and for becoming better were shattered,” Elisapana said. “And I didn’t know what I would do at that time.”

This is what war does, Elisapana says. In his patriarchal Sudanese culture, it destroys homes and families. It ends opportunities for children to grow and make a better life. It causes starvation and, ultimately, death.

Each one of these is a reason why his own story should not exist, Elisapana says. More than that, each counts as a reason why he never should have found his way to Taylor from halfway around the world.

But he did.

“I can’t believe this is me,” Elisapana’s deep voice cracks a bit. “I put all of this story in the perspective of how God prepared Moses and took all the bad things and turned them into good. My story is sort of God’s miracle in our lives. This is really what my story is about.”

After his father’s death, Elisapana and his mother moved from their home village of Jambo to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The atmosphere was crowded and oppressive, Elisapana says, because the Islamic government refused food or work to any who did not profess to be Muslims. Elisapana, who was raised a Christian and clung to a personal faith in God, faced starvation. After several years of living in dire conditions, he saw only one option for survival.

Escape to refuge in southern Egypt.

But there was no guarantee that he could even make it as far as the border crossing from between Sudan and Egypt, Elisapana remembers. The only road

refugees could take out of the Sudan led them directly across the Sahara desert. Travel was treacherous, and water was scarce.

“We hiked some, we walked some to the border,” Elisapana said. “Many people never made it there. . . . If you ran out of the water that you carried, you could die in the desert and no one would know. So many of the people died in the desert. I saw so many dead bodies, and some of them were my friends.”

There was no relief from oppression even when Elisapana and other refugees did make it to the Egyptian Kenneth, his wife Judy, his older daughter Helen and younger daughter Hannah. crossing.

Elisapana’s voice shifts to a lighter tone, and he He pauses for a moment here, cutting off his train of thought after what has been a 20 laughs at the next memory.

“So anyway, one day after the service was over, a lady minute stretch of storytelling. Then the silence breaks said to me, ‘Kenneth, how did you come to be in Egypt?’ under his profound voice.

He pauses and chuckles again before continuing.

“I’m sure you’ve seen stories about crocodiles in the “It turns out that this lady was my Sunday School Nile. So many people died trying to cross into Egypt. A teacher from back in Juba (South Sudan) when I was lot of people were eaten by those things. Alive.”

Elisapana was one of the few who made it across the a boy.”

The miraculous turn of events that followed was what river. With no money, no food and no place to stay, he brought Elisapana to attain his long-time dream: a felt lost. college education.

His former Sunday school teacher returned to her “The only good thing that came to me was a Bible, and church in England and told the congregation about everyday I would read that Bible,” -Kenneth Elisapana Elisapana. They responded by raising enough money for him to go to college, and before too long Taylor University became his new home. Elisapana now It was at that moment God provided a job and a recognizes this opportunity was just the beginning of windowless room to sleep in, Elisapana says. He existed a new calling from God, a calling that would bring him in horrendous living conditions and was ruled by out of poverty and raise him to a position of Christian Egyptian laws that provided no justice. Wages paid were leadership in the world. half the originally agreed upon amount, and refugees “When I came to Taylor . . . I couldn’t believe that all had no legal platform for protest. this food was put together just for the students. . . . After “The only good thing that came to me was a Bible, and that first impression, I could not sleep at all. So God everyday I would read that Bible,” Elisapana said. “There used to bring into my dreams a picture of the kids back was also a church where all the European diplomatic in the Sudan who are starving until they die.” representatives would worship. So we would often go After the dreams started, Elisapana began pursuing to that church on Sunday, and then after church they humanitarian relief for his home country. He got would give us some food and donuts. . .” involved in an organization called South Sudan Hope

Photograph courtesy of Kenneth Elisapana

and even traveled to Washington, D.C. during spring breaks to advocate on behalf of his people.

After graduating from Taylor in 2002, Elisapana went on to Southern Illinois University to earn his masters degree on a full scholarship. His advocacy work continued, and his legislative efforts ultimately allowed him to help bring an end to the Sudanese civil war.

In January of 2011, Elisapana saw his broken and bruised region of the country finally grow into a nation.

The Republic of South Sudan. It was shortly after that God presented Elisapana with a new task.

“I will be working for the government of South Sudan as Director of Cooperation,” Elisapana explained. “There are 10 states that make up the Republic of South Sudan.

There are so many opportunities for me right now, I would have the possibility of being even higher up in the government eventually.”

Grace and mercy alone are what shape his story, Elisapana says, his voice ringing with conviction. It is because of God that Elisapana is able to find his voice and break free of bitterness.

“Really, God is working in our lives, if only we can open our ears and listen to God’s voice,” Elisapana concluded.

“There is a silent, silent miracle each day in our lives.

This is my story.”

Performance of preparation RACHEL VACHON

LIFE & TIMES CO-EDITOR

A hush stretches across the audience and conversations die midsentence. Movements still in anticipation of the show, minutes away from starting. The lights dim, plunging the room into darkness.

Everything is in place.

Everyone waits.

The play begins.

Act I: Curtain call Long before anyone fills the seats in the theater, hours of practice, hundreds of repeated lines and late nights have been logged. The cast and crew have poured their energy into perfecting every aspect of the show, waiting for their moment on stage, waiting for a moment of greatness.

For a play to come together, it takes the teamwork of actors, directors, managers and crew. While some act, some design costumes and some do makeup, others hang lighting, prepare sound effects and music and create the set. The whole is made up of individuals giving their time and effort to put a production together.

“There are some levels in which they’re only great together,” said Managing/Artistic Director of Theater Tracy Manning. “Nobody’s great alone. They’re only great when they’re working in community and in relationship with one another.”

Generally beginning four to six weeks before the first performance, plans and discussions are in the works for the production, according to Manning. This is when the production’s existence is born. The play’s length, how much dialogue and whether or not it is a musical can make a difference in the preparation time.

Several considerations go into the production choice, according to Manning. Educational opportunities, variety, previous plays and budget all factor into the decision for the year’s package, Manning says. She adds that she has a personal list of plays she would like to eventually do, and that she never repeats plays, with the exception of “The Crucible.”

“There’s certain genres of plays, periods of plays, periods of history that we should explore, playwrights that we should explore while students are here, so that’s a consideration,” Manning said.

Manning compares theater to the body of Christ. As each group brings their own individual abilities and talents together it creates a product that couldn’t be accomplished without the contribution of everyone’s help.

After auditions — which can vary between a reading, cold monologue and interview — are held, Manning begins with a time she calls “table work.” This is where she sits down with the actors to talk about the play, the purpose, positives and negatives and any spiritual truths present.

With this, the work begins.

Act II: The play’s the thing While the actors breathe life into their script and characters, the costume and makeup department transform them into artistic creations. They give them the right look and feel required for the show.

Hair and makeup artist, junior Jessica Koloian, uses her skills to help design and execute the characters’ appearances.

“It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to one and a half hours to do a character’s makeup depending on how much work they require,” Koloian said. She also runs through makeup checks with

Junior Jessica Koloian transforms freshman Zach Cook into the honorable Friar Laurence.

The cast and crew prays on the set of “Romeo and Juliet” before a dress rehearsal of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which opens this weekend.

Manning as the characters transition into their new personas.

And this is only one part of the overall picture. The sets, lighting, music and so much more are just as important in putting a performance together. Each group works together to contribute to the other’s area of expertise, making each possible and complementing them all.

Manning encourages her students to work hard — giving them a chance to learn, a chance to grow. She gives them what they need to carry them to the next stage of their development. She comes alongside and helps them realize their potential.

“There are a lot of people that can be good, great’s a whole other level, which takes a larger commitment,” Manning said.

Assisting with running the performance is the role of the stage manager. This year, senior Tim Vest is serving in that role. He ensures communication stays open and everything comes together and runs smoothly.

“The stage manager helps to realize the vision of the director and make sure it is achieved,” Vest said.

And as that vision and various elements are perfected and united, the production moves into opening night. With props in place and cues set, the actors run through their pre-show checklists in anticipation.

“It is that wonderful, terrible feeling you get when you are on the verge of something great,” Vest said. “You feel the possibility of success and the risk of failure, and they both sit in your gut waiting to be realized.”

Act III: Fade to black Manning compares theater to the body of Christ. As each group brings their own individual abilities and talents together it creates a product that couldn’t be accomplished without the contribution of everyone’s help.

“It’s one of the best examples of the body of Christ that I’ve ever been a part of,” Manning said. “It’s feet doing what feet do, hands doing what hands do and honoring and valuing everybody else.”

Photographs by Micah Hancock

OPINIONS

“Music, literature, history , Gladly and freely given to you from grace I enrich lives and clear mystery, But your own gift in kind is a disgrace!”

PLIGHT OF THE HUMANITIES

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Extreme Compromise: The way to move on from the presidential election

Plight of the

Humanities: a poem

MARK TAYLOR

WES YOUNG

CONTRIBUTOR

OPINIONS EDITOR

“But this momentous question, like a fire bell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror. I considered it at once as the knell of the Union,” wrote Thomas Jefferson to his friend John Holmes in 1820.

Jefferson’s ominous question was this: which states in the union would be free and which would be slave states? He continued, “ . . . every new irritation will mark it deeper and deeper.”

The slavery issue was a morally-charged power struggle in 1820 as Jefferson’s writings, among many others, reveal. In this elementary way, the dilemma was similar to the ones we face today in abortion, national spending, immigration, etc.

My point about the slave issue is that the U.S. Congress agreed on a compromise for it: a revision of the Missouri Compromise.

It turned out to be a faulty solution that led to civil war, but at least there was an attempt at action. I propose that current U.S. politicians can also take action on controversial topics if the people who vote them into office understand the power for change they hold.

Tuesday night, more than 57 million voters were likely disappointed. But these voters must not wallow in defeat. Though America has not changed presidents and

EDITOR IN CHIEF Corrie Dyke

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Timothy P. Riethmiller

MANAGING EDITOR Kara Hackett NEWS EDITOR Jon Stroshine WORLD EDITOR Kari Travis SCIENCE & TECH EDITOR David Adams L&T CO-EDITORS Angelina Burkholder Rachel Vachon A&E EDITOR Kathryn Kroeker FEATURE EDITOR Kyla martin OPINIONS CO-EDITORS Wes Young Lucas Sweitzer SPORTS CO-EDITORS Gabe Bain Jeff Yoder SPORTS WRITERS Will Fairfax Nick Van Heest STAFF WRITERS Katy Backode Claire Hadley Katelyn Irons Jordan Miller David Seaman Meredith Sell STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Micah Hancock DESIGNERS Rodrigo Carneiro Mark Davis Micah Hancock Jared Rauh McLean Roberts

very little has changed in both houses of Congress, the people of the nation need to change. America will be hard-pressed to survive the ultimate repercussions of another four years of extreme partisan voting.

C on si d er a gain th e Mi ss ouri Compromise. The issue was whether the Missouri territory would be admitted to the U.S. as a free state or slave state. The original bill said that all states north of the parallel 36 degrees 30 minutes north would be free states and all states south of this parallel would be slave states. The Senate

In a political environment deadlocked over fundamental differences, politicians must be prepared to make major concessions consistently. killed this bill, but Congress passed a similar one shortly after creating an equal number of free and slave states. I imagine this bill did not please anyone, but at least action was taken — a good first step.

We can recreate this kind of compromise right now for our current issues.

A bill could be created that forms a legal union for a gay couple that is something

other than marriage. With another bill, abortion could be legalized without compelling doctors to participate who did not want to. Another bill could allow both Christian and non-Christian signs in government buildings. I am not a politician and don’t know if these examples are even realistic. You can be sure that they do not come close to agreeing with my ideologies.

But we as a nation need to empower politicians to make these kinds of sacrifices to move legislation forward. In a political environment deadlocked over fundamental differences, politicians must be prepared to make major concessions consistently.

America will not have politicians who are willing to compromise on a grand scale unless those politicians are guaranteed re-election for doing so. We as a nation need to reward our politicians for taking this risk through praise and votes. We as voters need to be prepared for drastic compromise and allow the democratic system to take action.

But if you don’t want to compromise, then stop targeting politicians and complaining about the system. The system works. Is anyone arguing that, for the most part, American policy does not reflect the views of the majority? Target the voters instead. If you want elected officials to act on your ideologies, then convince the people who vote them into office that you are right. The politicians will either follow

Celebrations end, now we move on The heavenly Euler is finally completed But please hear my cause before I’m gone Perhaps you will find I’ve been mistreated .

Music, literature, history Gladly and freely given to you from grace I enrich lives and clear mystery But your own gift in kind is a disgrace!

Illustration by Rodrigo Carneiro

or risk being ousted.

Taking compromise one step further, we need to not only enact compromise but also accept it. In 1820, the American governm ent enacted th e Mi ssouri Compromise, but the nation would not welcome it. The northern and southern states becam e progressively more polarized for the next 40 some years until the northern states pursued war. The man who burned Atlanta in 1864, General Sherman, is famous for saying that “War is hell.” Let’s not hazard the potential hell caused by persistent polarization. Allow this nation’s discontent for the past four years to be our fire bell in the night, awakening us to the terror of stubborn partisanship.

It’s obvious: You’ve put me in a box Jailing my professors in the prison cooler Set them all free, break those locks We know Reade is of losers the ruler.

Stuffed in that dim, cubical jail Professors, for offices, closets received The underground feeling makes them pale Stop making the Bible majors aggrieved!

I’m the one who told you LEED is good!

I gave reason for our sciences to aspire Underneath you all I’ve quietly stood Urging you of God’s creation to inquire No beakers with chems exploding I know I’m not cool, glitzy, or flashy Just cramped chairs with rust corroding But does Philosophy deserve a building so trashy?

Please remember all I’ve done for you Encouraging what is Christianity’s I’ve spoken my part and depart on cue Affectionately yours, — The Humanities.

Thinking inside the box: Why Republicans failed to put Romney in office LUCAS SWEITZER LOCAL EDITOR

Congratulations guys! It’s officially three days after Barack Obama was re-elected as president, and America is still (presumably, as I write this editorial) in existence. America had their chance to change the course, and we decided to stay the way. Maybe you don’t like it, but hey, at least we’re not Syria.

(2016 campaign slogan?)

Over the last year, it’s estimated about $6 billion has been spent campaigning this election season — and look what we have to show for it! Instead of the drab Democratic President, Democratic Senate and Republican House we had for the last two years, we now have . . . a Democratic President, Democratic Senate and Republican House.

So, the question I naturally move to: how on Earth did the Republicans fail so completely to increase their control in U.S. government? All of the elements were there — people were disheartened with our presidential leadership, we’re still in a war, on and on. This election seemed as good as any for a solid Republican candidate to come in preaching a gospel of fiscal responsibility and win in a landslide. So why didn’t Romney?

In my opinion, the answer is deceptively simple: the Republicans have boxed themselves in. In 2010, the Tea Party created a strange narrative for Republicans, hijacking their party and pushing it a good four decades to the right — so that even the most moderate Democrat looked like Karl Marx.

The reason the Republicans lost in 2008, the reason they lost in 2012, and the reason they will continue to lose is because the message they preach is not shared by 50 percent of the American people.

The 2010 mid-term elections were an anomaly — it would appear like America suddenly became much more conservative in 2010, but the truth is normal human beings just don’t vote in mid-term elections. It sounds callous, but is absolutely true — our own campus touts the slogan “YOVO: You Only Vote Once (in college),” even though we have a national every two years (no offense, TSO — I appreciated the sentiment behind your campaign).

No, the only people that voted in 2010 were those super-con-

This election seemed as good as any for a solid Republican candidate to come in preaching a gospel of fiscal responsibility and win in a landslide.

So why didn’t Romney? servatives, the kind that actually believe Obama isn’t an American, or some other stupid conspiracy theory Dinesh D’Souza cooked up. So, a group of ultra-conservative (read: insane) representatives touted it as a revolution from the normal, when in reality, people were just uninterested in the process.

As soon as the election was called, the excuses started pouring in: Obama’s base are just a bunch a free-loaders looking for an entitlement, Hurricane Sandy gave Obama the chance to look presidential, the debates were weighted against Romney.

But the truth will be a much harder pill for the Republicans

to swallow: you no longer make up more than 50 percent of America.

The current Republican platform is full of a bunch of nobudge issues, and almost everyone agreed the most important issue was the economy. But I don’t know how you can expect a gay man to vote for Romney that way he can get a job with benefits he STILL won’t be able to share with his partner. If taxing policy really is the final issue for Republicans, I suggest they start compromising in other departments.

A Republican running under an immigration reform platform would be successful — as long as that reform was something more than “let’s build a big wall to keep ‘em all out.” A Republican in support of marriage equality would be a huge contender. There are already some Republicans who have found areas to compromise their pro-life beliefs — we’ve decided it’s okay to condone the destruction of a human life as long as they’re a convicted murderer, in a war environment, or someone who’s not an American citizen. But I digress.

My ultimate point is this: Republicans need to evolve or they’ll find themselves left behind. If you reach a point where the only people that like you are upper-middle-class white families who oppose abortion, same-sex marriage, any kind of immigration amnesty or comprehensive health care system, you’ve painted yourself into a corner and can’t complain when no one agrees with you. Either admit your mistake and get some paint on your shoes backtracking, or watch everybody else while the paint dries.

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VOLLEYBALL TEAM’S SEASON ENDS AFTER FIRST-ROUND UPSET

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The Waterboy

Cross country teams end their seasons at the Crossroads League Championship

This is not a column titled after the 1998 comedy with Adam Sandler. It’s a place to take a break from the action, step over to the bench and let me refresh you with a cold cup of sports knowledge. Every other week, I’ll give a response to the professional and college sports world’s latest controversy.

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Battleground BCS

SPORTS CO-EDITOR

The men’s and women’s cross country teams brought effort and results Saturday at the Crossroads League championships. Both teams placed in the top five at the tournament held at Indiana Wesleyan.

The men’s team finished in fourth and the women’s team in second. The men not only ended with their fastest time of the season, but with their fastest time in a race since 2009, finishing in 2:13:46.

The fourth place finish was good enough for them to receive 115 points, behind Goshen’s 60, Spring Arbor’s 52 and Indiana Wesleyan’s 30.

Sophomore Zach Warner led the Trojans with an eighth-place finish and punched his ticket to nationals while completing the race in 26:07. He also received All-Crossroads League honors because of his top-15 finish.

“I thought he stayed focused mentally throughout the race,” said Head Coach Ted Bowers. “I felt very comfortable with how he was running.”

Three more Trojans finished in the top 30 of the more than 100-person race.

Sophomore Ethan Evans finished 23rd with a time of 26:49. Coming in two spots behind Evans was senior Corbin Slater, who completed the race in 26:54. Senior Caleb Pack finished 29th, thanks to his 26:56 time.

Rounding out the top seven for Taylor were sophomore Scott King (26:59), freshman Aaron Crull (27:03) and sophomore Jared Reed (27:25). Their times were good enough for them to place 31st, 33rd and 43rd, respectively.

“Every week, we were faster,” Bowers said.

“Overall I am really pleased with our team atmosphere. They are all positive (and) a really great group to be around.”

The women’s team grabbed a second place finish, although they had higher expectations.

“We went in it to win,” said Head Coach Quinn White. “Number one Huntington was on fire. They ran the best race of their season, and we did not.”

Huntington edged out Taylor for first by only six points. The Trojans finished the race with a time of 1:36:26.

Freshman Jane Hawks led the Trojans by setting a season personal best, finishing in 18:54 and coming in fifth place. She was only 19 seconds behind the leader, and her strong performance is sending her to nationals next week.

“Jane came in as an excellent high school runner and she just progressed as the season went on,” White said. “She fought really hard and she earned her ticket (to nationals).”

Hawks was not the only strong performer.

Four more runners finished in the top 17.

Sophomore Allison Steinbeck finished second and placed 13th in the race with a time of 19:21. Next, sophomores Jenna Norris and Elaine Schmeltz and freshman Sarina Oleson placed 15th, 16th and 17th, respectively. Norris finished in 19:22, Schmeltz also in 19:22 and Oleson in 19:25.

Hawks, Steinbeck and Norris received AllCrossroads League honors with their top-15 place finishes.

“The season as a whole was really good,” White said. “We were ranked every week of the season. This team is very good; we just didn’t hit that final goal we wanted.”

Hawks and Warner will be participating in the NAIA National Championships in Vancouver, Wash., next Saturday.

JEFF YODER SPORTS CO-EDITOR

The Trojans front line puts up a strong fight against the Goshen Maple Leafs in Tuesday’s first-round loss.

Photograph by Timothy P. Riethmiller

Volleyball team’s season ends after first-round upset WILL FAIRFAX SPORTS WRITER

The women’s volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking loss 3-2 (12-25, 25-20, 19-25, 27-25, 15-11) to Goshen after failing to capitalize on six match points at the end of the fourth set.

The Trojans started off with a 7-1 run in the first set, which propelled them to a 25-12 win. They began set two with a 7-3 lead before Goshen came back and won 25-20.

With the score at 6-5 in the third set Taylor won 10 of the next 13 points, leading them to a 25-19 win.

The Trojans broke away late in the fourth set, opening up a 24-18 lead before chaos ensued. The Maple Leafs were backed against the wall, but they fought off six match points and won the set 27-25.

Goshen opened up a 5-1 lead to start set 5. Taylor fought back to get the match to 8-10 before Goshen took control and won the match 15-11.

“We responded pretty well to what Goshen was doing, but Goshen is a team that when it’s close, they gain momentum from that,” said Head Coach Brittany Smith. “We’re a team where, when it’s close and we don’t find rhythm with defending our serve, we struggle with confidence. The closer a game is for this team, the harder it was going to be for us to execute.”

Senior libero Courtney Herschberger said her team was afraid of making a mistake when they had six straight match points.

“It simply came down to errors and also a little bit of fear,” Herschberger said. “We made one or two errors, and then we became timid and feared making another mistake.”

The Trojans finished the season 20-17 (13-5 in conference) and ended on a six-game losing streak.

Although this postseason was a disappointment, this team can still be proud of their past successes. They made three NAIA national appearances, including one appearance in the final 12 teams. They won three straight MCC regular season championships and two MCC tournament championships.

They also helped lead Taylor to 41 straight MCC regular season wins.

The senior class also helped continue the great tradition of Taylor women’s volleyball, as the program now has 25 consecutive winning seasons.

Taylor graduates five seniors this spring, including Herschberger, who is a four-year starter at libero. She registered 30 digs against Goshen to bring her career total to 2,891. She is Taylor’s all time dig leader and is in the top 10 in the NAIA all-time list.

“Coming in as a freshman, I would never have expected to have come this far,” Herschberger said. “It really shows what a great program Taylor Volleyball is. Taking a player that was an outsider hitter in high school and converting me into the all-time dig leader, ranked in the top 10 in the NAIA, is a true tribute to all the time that the coaches, managers and fellow teammates put in to help me get to this point.”

Smith smiled when reflecting on all the great memories that she has had with her five seniors.

“This class is my fun class,” Smith said. “We used to joke around a lot when they were freshman. It’s been great to see them become amazing competitors, athletes and leaders in our program.”

Broho and 3EO sweep Backyard Brawl JEFF YODER SPORTS CO-EDITOR

Indiana Wesleyan’s annual “Backyard Brawl” took place last Saturday evening, as the top intramural football teams representing Taylor (The Brotherhood and Third East Olson) put up strong and dramatic performances en route to championship victories.

The women of Third East used a dominant defense to stifle opponents, giving up just three touchdowns total in all three games.

“The other schools played a different style than any teams we played at Taylor but our defense was able to adapt,” senior Kelsie Sereno said.

Third East defeated IWU in a 12-6 battle to take game one.

They squeaked out a 13-12 win over Anderson in round two before stunning Huntington in a 7-0 overtime win to take the championship. Senior quarterback Maggi Tyska connected with senior Rachel Bartow for the game-winning touchdown on fourth down. “(Maggi) really understands what it means to see the field,” senior Kayt Watts said. “As a team, we always just felt comfortable when she’s got the ball. She made the tough decisions and really came through for every single game.”

The Third East offense was led by Tyska at quarterback, Bartow at running back and receivers in Sereno and senior

Kayla Williams. The aggressive defense was led by pass rushers in Watts, senior Leticia Starks and junior Jaci Liechty as they disrupted opposing offenses all evening.

Broho’s route to the championship was not as clean, but the Sammy men showed their resilience by fighting through inadvertent whistles, overtime playoffs and overcoming turnovers.

Broho fell to IWU 7-6 in game one of the tournament. They bounced back in game two by scoring 13 unanswered points in the second half against Anderson to win 13-6.

Both Anderson’s team and Broho were 1-1, so they played an overtime to decide who would face IWU in the final. Each team had four downs to score from the 10 yard line. Broho scored on third down and reached the final following an interception by freshman Ryan Frantz to knock out Anderson.

In the championship, Broho trailed 6-7 as the time remaining ticked down. IWU attempted to kill the clock, but quarterback sophomore Matt Rossi and the Broho offense took over and scored on a three-play drive to take a 12-7 lead.

The lead would hold as IWU turned the ball over on the final possession.

Both teams were supported by many Taylor students coming to IWU to cheer on their classmates.

Voting season is over. As holiday season begins, so does bowl season. Somewhere this winter, the snow will begin to fall as children await the rush of tearing through presents. Their parents, fans of an undefeated college football team, will feign smiles due to their alma maters going undefeated and getting left out of the national title game. The BCS (Bowl Championship Series) strikes again.

This could be the case for two of the final four remaining unbeatens in the BCS: Alabama, Kansas State, Oregon and Notre Dame. All four have unblemished records, and none has a cakewalk for a schedule.

Each of the four has a tough month ahead, but only Alabama would be a lock for the BCS title game if it wins out. That means that Oregon, Kansas State and Notre Dame could all win their remaining games and only one would get a shot at the national title.

No one can predict which of the three will snatch No. 2 in the standings before the Jan. 7, 2013, matchup with, most likely, the Alabama Crimson Tide. The BCS standings are a mixture of theorems, algorithms and some blend of computerized chaos that doesn’t make sense to anyone in the general public.

College football has been the only sport, or the only watched sport, to determine a champion without a playoff. BCS lovers say it makes the season more exciting because every game matters, but if those same people are Oregon, Kansas State or Notre Dame fans, they’ll reconsider their opinion this season.

The Oregon Ducks have California, No. 14 Stanford and No. 11 Oregon State remaining on their schedule. Kansas State has TCU, Baylor and No. 17 Texas. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play Boston College, Wake Forest and No. 19 USC. Somewhere in all this mess is a fifth unbeaten team as well. The Louisville Cardinals are 9-0 on the season but sit at No. 9 in the country due to playing in the Big East. Essentially, the BCS computers just don’t respect the Cardinals, the Big East or winning football games compared to tough scheduling.

The BCS still wouldn’t send Louisville to the national title game if three of the four other unbeatens lose before December and the Cardinals win out.

Kansas State has made a case for a title bid by shocking the Big 12 conference this season. Notre Dame had some scares along the way, but the luck and legacy of the Irish have them feeling confident as they’ve proclaimed themselves “God’s team.”

Regardless, I don’t expect either of the above topping Oregon and ’Bama.

If I’m right, I’m declaring the BCS title game the “O-’Bama Game,” resembling another winner via a chaotic and confusing system.

Oregon deserves a title bid for the way it has shredded defenses all year. Averaging more points per game than a WNBA team, duck dynasty is locked and loaded. Alabama is a sure thing if they win out because of their continued dominance in the nation’s best conference, the SEC. Winning the SEC is the equivalent of winning the electoral votes in Ohio, and we all know how that turned out. Roll Tide.

The BCS is unjust and irritating, but a playoff system is on the way. In 2014, a four-team playoff system will commence and continue through 2025.

It’s just not early enough for this year’s four juggernauts to battle it out in what would be a legendary, first-annual college football playoff.

Men’s basketball home opener spoiled by buzzer beater BRYCE MARSEE CONTRIBUTOR

The Taylor University men’s basketball team rallied back from a 9-point halftime deficit before falling to Indiana Tech 54-53 on a Warrior 3-point buzzer beater Wednesday night in Odle Arena.

“It is a disappointing loss,” Taylor Head Coach Paul Patterson said. “We had so many opportunities to take control and we didn’t. We have to step up in those situations.”

The two teams kept it close throughout the early goings, knotting the score up at 18 apiece with 8:47 remaining in the half. Before heading to the locker room, the Warriors were able to spark a 17-8 run to end the half.

Indiana Tech’s big spark came from hot shooting all over the court. They finished the first half shooting 58 percent from the field and 44 percent from behind the arc. The Trojans, meanwhile, struggled down the stretch, shooting 44 percent from the field and going 0-for-5 from 3-point range.

“They did some things we weren’t sure they could

do,” said Patterson. “We didn’t help each other defensively the way we needed to, especially after doing that so well last weekend.”

Coming out of the half, Taylor found their offensive rhythm, exploding on a 12-4 run to start things off, and cutting the lead to just three. After a three-point shot by Indiana Tech to end the run, the Trojans managed to put together another run, scoring seven straight to take a 45-44 lead.

Down the stretch, Indiana Tech was able to take a five-point lead with 2:18 remaining in the game.

Senior Casey Coons responded with a 3-pointer, followed by another three-pointer by junior Ben Raichel, putting the Trojans up one, and setting up a crazy finish.

Trailing 51-50, with 26 seconds left in the game, Indiana Tech forward Melvin Brooks was fouled and found himself standing at the free-throw line. After making the first free-throw, and tying the game up, Brooks missed the second and senior Tommy Peller

was able to pull down the rebound.

On the ensuing Taylor possession, Coons drove through the lane, managing to dish off a pass to sophomore Tyler Waite, who then laid it in with 2.3 second in the game, giving the Trojans’ a 53-51 lead.

On the inbound pass, an Indiana Tech player heaved the ball down court where Brooks managed to catch the ball, turn around, and sink a 3-point shot as the buzzer sounded.

Taylor (2-1) played much tighter defensive in the second half, holding Indiana Tech (4-0) to 32 percent shooting from the field, and allowing only 19 points.

The Warriors finished shooting 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc.

Taylor, which finished shooting 50 percent from the field and 30 percent from 3-point range, never attempted one free throw in the entire game.

Taylor will be back in action tomorrow when they travel to UM-Dearborn.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

Photograph by Timothy P. Riethmiller

Senior Tommy Peller splits two Indiana Tech defenders in Taylor’s home opener.

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“I am excited that the women’s soccer program at Taylor has improved so much during my four years here and look forward to following their successes in the future!”

WOMEN’S SOCCER SEASON ENDS IN THE SEMIFINALS

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November 9, 2012 FRIDAY

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PREVIEW FOOTBALL (3-6, 1-4) SCHEDULE 11/10 vs Olivet Nazarene 1 p.m.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE 11/17 NAIA National Championship 12 p.m.

(Vancouver, Wash.)

Freshman goalkeeper Jesse Carmody lies on the field full of dissapointment after the men’s soccer team’s 1-0 loss in the semifinals of the Crossroads League semifinals last Saturday.

Photograph by Austin P. Kight

Men’s soccer closes out season, losing to Spring Arbor 1-0 JORDAN MILLER STAF F WRI TER

After a season filled with highs and lows, the Taylor men’s soccer team ends its year in an evenly matched game with Spring Arbor on Saturday during round 2 of the Crossroads League Tournament.

The Trojans battled with the Cougars in a closely contended game. Taylor sought after clear goals with nine attempted shots, seven of them on target. Freshman goalie Jesse Carmody did his best to hold off the Cougars, recording five saves and allowing one goal.

Spring Arbor found an opportunity to capitalize in the second half, putting them up 1-0. The score remained through the rest of the game.

“It was a really even game,” said Head Coach Gary Ross. “The first half was a complete draw; neither team had good opportunities, neither had really done anything significant to out possess the other team. In the second half, I think Spring Arbor possessed it a little bit better.”

Taylor finished 2012 with a 10-9-1 overall record and a 4-4-1 conference record. The team struggled much of the season dealing with injuries and illnesses.

“Early on we went 5-1,” Ross said, “and then we went

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0-6-1 during the middle stretch. We had a lot of injuries.

We had a lot guys trying to overcome certain illnesses.

So during that stretch it was really difficult. Once we kind of got over those injuries and those illnesses, we finished winning 5 of our last 7 games and had 3 shutouts in that time.”

“It’s always tough to replace guys who’ve won a lot. This senior class has more wins than any senior class that we’ve had in the last 10 to 15 years.” - Coach Ross Three Taylor players claimed All-Crossroads League honors. Sophomore forward Danny Cawley earned first team All-Crossroads League after leading the Trojans with nine goals and seven assists for the season. Sophomore midfielder Tim Miller scored seven goals for the season, including two game-winners.

Junior defender Ryan Beachler was a big part of Taylor’s defense this season. Beachler held his opponents to only 11 shots per game and 1.63 goals per game.

Beachler also contributed on offense with three assisted goals for the season.

“Guys like Tim and Danny came through when we needed them to and scored a lot of goals,” Ross said.

“The same with Ryan in his defensive efforts to make big stops. We’re proud of them.”

The 2012 season was the last for five seniors on the men’s soccer team. Eric Salley, David Pfeifer, Jordan Grant, Joel Ritz and Kris Schonewill have all been a contribution to the team’s success in the last four years.

“It’s always tough to replace guys who’ve won a lot,” Coach Ross said. “This senior class has more wins than any senior class that we’ve had in the last 10 to 15 years. They’re good guys and good players; it’s not easy to replace guys like that.”

Ross and the team look to make an even bigger impact next year in the Crossroads League.

MEN’S BASKETBALL (2-1, 0-0) SCHEDULE 11/10 @ Michigan-Dearborn 7 p.m.

11/13 vs IU-Kokomo 7 p.m.

11/16 vs Daemen College 7 p.m.

11/20 vs Goshen College 7 p.m.

11/27 @ Mount Vernon Nazarene 7 p.m.

12/01 @ Bethel 3 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (2-0, 0-0) SCHEDULE 11/10 @ St. Mary-of-the-Woods 2 p.m.

11/16 vs Sterling 7 p.m. (Sterling, Kan.) 11/17 vs Tabor 3 p.m. (Sterling, Kan.) 11/20 @ Goshen 7 p.m.

11/24 vs Indiana Tech 1 p.m.

11/28 vs Mount Vernon Nazarene 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer season ends in the semifinals NICK VAN HEEST SPORTS WRITER

Andrew Luck, Indianapolis QB Luck surpassed Cam Newton’s rookie record of 432 passing yards by throwing for 433. He found the end zone twice with no interceptions in a 23-20 win over Miami. Luck is 5-3 as a rookie and has the Colts surprising people in the AFC. Doug Martin, Tampa Bay RB As hard as it to declare Martin the league’s best running back, he has had back-to-back ridiculous performances. Last week’s showing of 251 yards and four touchdowns is the highest fantasy scoring performance of the year. If Martin continues, he’ll make a case for MVP. Brandon Marshall, Chicago WR Marshall jumped from being the No. 6 highest rated receiver to No. 1 this week after finding the end zone three times against the Titans last Sunday. Marshall was targeted 10 times and made nine grabs for 122 yards.

Brandon Myers, Oakland TE Who? Yeah, Myers just happened to play for the team that hardly had a running back on their roster last week. They threw the ball 61 times and Myers had eight catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns.

Eli Manning, New York QB Manning went 10 for 24 with just 125 yards in last week’s loss to the Steelers. He couldn’t find the endzone and was intercepted once. In two consecutive weeks now, Eli hasn’t found the end zone, nor has he reached 200 yards.

Ryan Mathews, San Diego RB Mathews hasn’t been terrible as of late, but he has gone three straight weeks without a touchdown or a 100-yard game.

Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia WR Maclin just doesn’t get enough touches in the Eagles’ offense. He had two catches for 28 last week in the Eagles’ loss. A combined 61 yards and no touchdowns in the last two weeks shows he’s struggling.

Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit TE Pettigrew hasn’t found the end zone since Week 2. He had just one catch for 11 yards last week against Jacksonville, and the Lions face a tougher road ahead.

It was a season of firsts for the Taylor women’s soccer defense to 10 shutouts this season.

Another highlight was defeating Indiana Wesleyan team. The Trojans (13-5-1) played their first home night game, which they won, hosted their first conference tour- for the first time in 14 years.

“We received many encouraging texts after that nament game, which they won, had three players named all-conference for the first time and tied the school record game from former players, alumni, parents, professors and another school in our conference,” senior defender for wins.

All good things come to an end, however, and a 2-0 Natalie Wisely said.

As the women’s soccer program looks forward to defeat at Spring Arbor (17-2-1) last Saturday in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinal put an end to the next season, the contributions of this year’s senior class will be missed.

Trojans’ season.

“From day one, these girls wanted to improve even Spring Arbor heaped pressure on Taylor’s defense from the start, opening the scoring in the ninth minute of the though they were already good,” Stan said. “Their attigame. Neither team found the net for the rest of the half, tude became contagious, and their enthusiasm for getas the Cougars’ relentless attack kept the Trojans at bay. ting this program grounded has helped us recruit strong “They took a lot of shots that had no chance of going classes ever since. They’re done playing, but they have a in but kept the ball on our side of the field,” said Head legacy that stays here.”

Wisely echoed Stan’s thoughts.

Coach Scott Stan.

“I am excited that the women’s soccer program at The second half offered more of the same, and Spring Arbor scored the second and final goal in the 62nd min- Taylor has improved so much during my four years here and look forward to following their successes in the ute.

Spring Arbor took 19 shots, 10 on goal, compared to future.”

Stan has high expectations for next season, and he Taylor’s two shots, which were both on frame. The Couhas scheduled a five game block with four teams ranking gars also held a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.

“Spring Arbor was very skilled and far more physical in the top 25 in the nation to help the team prepare for than us at every position,” Stan said. “It’s hard to lose, but conference.

“I’m predicting we’ll go 18-0 and be national champs,” at least we lost to a really good team.”

Stan recalled an example from the game to illustrate Stan joked. “But in all seriousness, we will have great talent and be fun to watch, so I’m very optimistic about the difference between the teams.

“We had a ball crossed into (junior forward) Molly our chances.”

Drooger, and a Spring Arbor defender cleared the ball all the way to our goalie 80 yards away.

We don’t have people who kick like that on our team.”

This game aside, the year has been full of bright spots for the Trojans, highlighted by senior midfielder Emily Von Raesfeld, senior defender Stephanie Kerstan and Drooger being selected as AllCrossroads League.

Drooger was also named Offensive Player of the Year for scoring 17 goals and breaking both the Taylor career goals record, 43, and the total points record, 94.

Von R a esfel d set Taylor ’s all-time assists record with 23, Photograph by Austin P. Kight while Kerstan marshaled Taylor’s Junior forward Molly Drooger fights off the Spring Arbor defender in Taylor’s 2-0 loss last Saturday.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Jane Hawks YEAR:

Freshman

HOMETOWN:

Rockford, Michigan

FAVORITE DRINK:

Tonic water with lime

BEST XC MEMORY:

Our first maddawg run!

WHICH SUPERPOWER WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE:

The ability to fly

FUNNIEST TEAMMATE

Sarina Oleson

WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE:

My older sister Rachael Hawks

ITEM YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:

My white hair bow that I always race in

Photograph by Timothy P. Riethmiller