THESOUNDINGBOARD Volume 60, Issue No. 9
November 7, 2013
Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Your words. Our voice.
Meet Light Rail! (pg 2) A message from DOLLY
GALLAGHER LEVI (pg 3)
ENDER’S GAME Love it or leave it? (pg 7)
HUNGER GAMES: Book vs. Movie (pg 2)
Dorm-worthy recipes (pg 6)
Homecoming 2013
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Light Rail: A New Old Community Staple Ashley Brewster Editor in Chief
A new sign hangs over the building that used to be home to 1000 Park Bakafe, welcoming passers-by to come in and experience the same community atmosphere and aromatic coffee Winona Lake has come to know and love over the past six years. The Light Rail Cafe and Coffee Roasters opened their doors the day after Bakafe closed theirs, ushering in a new era mixed with both old favorites and innovations. Joel and Katie Squires are the new operating managers at Light Rail. Squires had been a both a chef and a part of the creative team at Cerulean for two years and had been in charge of running the Garden over the summer. “We wanted a place of our own someday,” he said. When Cerulean was asked to help keep the cafe open,
the Squires got their chance. The new name -- “Light Rail” -- may be enigmatic to some. Squires explained that a light load train system from Peru to Chicago used to run through Winona Lake during the Billy Sunday era. “There are still train tracks in the bottom of Winona Lake,” said Squires. The name acts as a homage to the community’s history. One of the differences between Light Rail and Bakafe will be the transition from a bakery standpoint and shifting the focus more to the coffee. The Squires have worked with Nate McClarin, a local coffee roaster, for 15 years, and some of the coffee he provides is exclusive to Light Rail. As Light Rail will also be shifting to more cafe-style service, the menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be changing and expanding. “Some of the pizza options will change,” explained Squires. “The breakfast menu will include items like
biscuits and gravy or French toast.” The cafe is also changing its hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Squires hope to introduce an “evening environment” to the establishment. “Cerulean and the Boathouse both have more of a ‘sit-down,’ ‘fancy’ feel,” said Squires. “Our dinner options are more casual. You get a substantial, budget-friendly meal.” All of the ingredients Light Rail uses are in-house and local, and all of the dishes are made from scratch. Instead of a distributor, Light Rail uses a “broker” in order to get ingredients directly from local farms. “It’s important that we have high-quality ingredients, no matter what,” said Squires. With the same comforting environment and innovative changes around the corner, Light Rail is an exciting old/new addition to the Winona Lake community.
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Becka Lukens Staff Writer
“I volunteer! No! I volunteer as tribute!” As you hear those words echoing across a stadium full of young people, your heart races and you feel the tension of this girl known as Katniss Everdeen. You’ve read it before, imagined it happening, but now right in front of your eyes she stands and shouts, frantic with worry for young Prim and masking her own feelings for the sake of her family. Having read the books, which admittedly are better at explaining
the details of the over allstory, I still felt the emotional impact of the story in a much more raw sense while watching the movie. Visually, the movie far outweighs the books and pulls the viewer into a world that would throw innocent children into an arena and laugh as they struggle to stay alive. For example, the scene where Katniss says goodbye to her family, perhaps for the last time, draws you into her world in a way that only word could not -- a world of terror, domination and violence. “They just want a good show, that’s all they want. There’s twenty-four of us, Gale. Only one comes
out.” The emotions packed into this one hour and forty-two minute movie are almost hard to believe. One after another, completely blameless children are slain and hunted as if they were no better than animals. The horror of these Hunger games was always clearly stated in the books, but when you see it happening with your own eyes it only makes the impact that much more gruesome. At several points in the movie, I found myself looking away in horror and feeling the pain of those involved. Arguably, the movie is more rushed than the book, which is to
be expected, but I feel the cinematic portrayal this adaptation takes is both visually and emotionally graphic. This movie sets the story for a much grander scheme and grips those who might not be readers into the epic tale of the Hunger Games, all the while possibly interesting those who never even would have looked at the books before to read them and see exactly what happens to this brave young girl and boy -- to see if the odds are ever in their favor. I hope to see you at the newest installment of the “Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” on November 22, 2013. I know I’ll be there!
FACE OFF The Hunger Games
Read >Watch
Jessica Norris Contributing Writer
Let me begin by stating that, while I have do have a few beefs with the cinematic adaptation of the “Hunger Games,” I also thoroughly enjoy the film, and have watched it several times for pure enjoyment’s sake. I will most certainly be in line to see “Catching Fire” as well. That being said, I believe that Suzanne Collins’ original masterpiece was all too inadequately depicted in the movie. For the sake of this article, I will focus primarily on character development, and will refrain from dwelling on the many other inaccuracies. When I read the “Hunger Games,” I was gripped most by her depiction of characters who almost sprang off the page. Through Katniss’s eyes I saw the broken world, aching souls and desperate revolution of Panem. While the overarching plot was good, it was
my fascination with the grim, pained determination of Katniss, my pity for poor broken Peeta, and my agony over tiny Rue that truly bound me up into this story. Collins’ characters breathe, weep, and dream as solidly as you and I - a portrayal the film fails to complete. Between the pages of the novel, we meet a broken, scarred girl who, despite the odds, has pulled herself up by her bootstraps and found a way to provide for her family. And yet, we see that her survival is costly; she is emotionally broken. Her father’s death and her mother’s ensuing mental absence have left her an emotional cripple with room in her heart for only her sister, precious little Prim. For Katniss, the story of the “Hunger Games” is threaded with the realization that she must rediscover human emotion if she is to make it home from these games and keep her family together. The Katniss of the movie is emo-
tionally chaotic. She weeps, clings to Gale and Prim, speaks cordially with her mother, and generally displays a complete lack of the rigid control we expected from our novel’s heroine. Her emotional vacuum is reinterpreted as raging overflow. Because of this, moviegoers who have never touched the pages of this moving story cannot truly appreciate her struggle to accept Peeta, nor the gravity of her connection to Cinna, nor the enormity of her loss at Rue’s death. Katniss’s fascinating psychological complexity is truncated in favor of an overemphasized love triangle. How truly unfortunate. I could go on. We could talk of Cinna, and how his strength and warmth comes across as cold reserve on the silver screen. We could speak of Mrs. Everdeen, and how critical her breakdown was to Katniss’ internal void, and how it was never granted screen time. We could examine the intricacies of
Gale’s rage and rebellion, which are oddly flattened by inadequate acting. We could mourn for the loss of Peeta’s quiet strength, intuition, and compassion, as he was rewritten onscreen for a lovestruck, bumbling fool. None of these characters were given their just due. So, if you’re looking for pure entertainment value – gripping suspense, flashy graphics, and creative costuming, then by all means, prance happily alongside the silver screen’s sugar coated Katniss and co. But if you’re searching for characters with whom you can cheer, cry, and bleed – a story that sweeps you up and pulls you through the narrator’s growth and pain, then please, please open the book. Crack the spine, smell the pages, and get lost in this enthralling depiction of a sorrow, determination, and triumph so profound that they will leave you breathless.
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“The Matchmaker” Tests Your Sense of Adventure Dolly Gallagher (as played by Madisson Heinl) Staff Writer
I’m sure you all crave a little bit of adventure once in a while. I like a good adventure, but the difference between many other people who crave adventure and myself is that when I want adventure, I make adventure. The students of Grace College will have the unique opportunity to witness some havoc, adventure, and folly played out right before their eyes on the Little Theatre stage in Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker.” My name is Dolly Gallagher Levi. I like to arrange things, to be inquisitive. Many people, including Mr. Horace Vandergelder, seem to believe that my inquisitiveness simply flows from a meddlesome nature. After all, it was Mr. Vandergelder (as played by Eric Totheroh) who said, “Perpetual nicety is the root of folly; earning respect is the true test of sensibility.” However, we shall soon see whose sensibility is folly and whose meddling is ingenuity. Mr. Cornelius Hackl (as played by Phillip Olson), chief clerk in Mr. Vandergelder’s store, said that he hopes to find excitement when he sets “out on an adventure with my faithful, yet sometimes
chowder-headed clerk, Barnaby Tucker... with a mission to finally kiss an actual woman!” When Mr. Hackl’s life gets mixed up with Mrs. Irene Molloy’s (as played by Alessa Smith), he is made aware of her belief concerning adventure: “If you ever find yourself in disgrace, make the most of it!” Yes, many of us have agreed to share our stories of adventure and folly so that you may learn both from their mistakes and from my successes. Mr. Ambrose Kemper (as played by Charlie Miller), an artist hoping to elope with his true love, declared that “Every human needs inspiration in life; inspiration that can only come through the witness of lovers’ lives unfolding before their eyes.” And still others, like Malachi Stack (as played by Jonathon Roy), hope to entertain students with the complexity of their adventures. Stack said, “Seeing my adventure will give you experience, and it is much better than going to work.” Even shy, modest Minnie Fay (as played by Elisa Stump), who would much rather sit quietly at home making hats or reading a book, is looking forward to sharing her adventure! The greatest fool of all is the man who passes up an opportunity for adventure out of fear of
November Lyceum Series to Feature C.S. Lewis Expert Andrew Weidman Staff Writer
Every year, Grace hosts a Lyceum series speaker who comes to campus and talks about a certain topic that promotes a dialogue about higher education and Christian Faith. Last spring, Dr. Gordon Nickel came to Grace and talked about “Peace and Proclamation: A Christian Response to Global Islam.” Dr. Nickel’s speech was great to hear. This year, the Lyceum series speech is on November 22, 2013, the 50th anniversary of the death of C.S. Lewis. The speaker will be
Dr. Devin Brown, who is a Lilly Scholar and professor of English as Asbury University. He earned a Ph. D. from the University of South Carolina, and he is a specialist on the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This year’s speech commemorates the writings of C.S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis has a big fan base among evangelicals, and Brown hopes to keep this ongoing relevance of Lewis’s writings popular. Brown has written books on the Chronicles of Narnia and has written books on Tolkein as well. His newest book, “A Spiritual Biography of C.S. Lewis,” uncovers some interesting background on
Lewis. Brown will be speaking in chapel of course; however, he will also be hosting a speech at Westminister Hall as well! On Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., Brown will be speaking at Westy, in an event that is sponsored by the Office of Faith, Learning, and Scholarship at Grace College. It is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. If you are a fan of C.S. Lewis or just a fan of English literature, I recommend coming to this event. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Jared Burkholder at burkholjs@grace.edu.
sacrificing independence. Mr. Vandergelder believes himself to be a “sensible man in a world of fools.” Prove to Mr. Vandergelder that you are no fool by coming to see “The Matchmaker” and seizing this opportunity for adventure! “The Matchmaker” will be in the Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-16, with a matinee show on Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased with cash or flex at the Tree of Life Bookstore, Jazzman’s and at the door.
Concentration Camps of North America Exhibit Anna Belcher Staff Writer
Journey to the top floor of McClain, room 206, between November 6 and the 15th and you will find an exhibition put on by Pray4NK, which is under Mosaic, depicting concentration camps in North Korea. The goal of this group is to increase awareness of the current situation in North Korea. “We want people to realize that there are still concentration camps in the world,” says Cassie Elliott, leader of Pray4NK. “We learn about the holocaust in school so that something like that will never happen again, but something like that is happening now,” she says. In North Korea, 150,000 people are confined in concentration camps; 30,000 of these are Christians sent there because of their faith. The material that will be on display comes from an exhibition the Korean members of the group put on at Handong University in South Korea. For anyone wanting to become more involved, Elliott urges prayer. Also, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. there will be a presentation and explanation of the exhibition, including time for questions, in McClain Auditorium. Pray4NK meets at 4 p.m. every Monday in the McClain prayer room, on the top floor of McClain.
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Welcome to Chaos
Gracelyn, Dear Gracelyn, The girls on my hall have been keeping me up all night. At first, I had a lot of fun spending time with other females 24/7, but now I am just getting exhausted! They stay up all hours of the night and giggle and talk in their rooms. I am very sensitive to sound, so this makes it very difficult to sleep. Sometimes, they do things like play sports on the hall, cook popcorn in the middle of the night (which sets off the fire alarm), and watch the loudest movies in the lobbies. What should I do? -Exhausted Dear Exhausted, Dorm life is fun and I’m so sorry that you aren’t enjoying it. In fact, I’m not even sure why you are complaining. All of the things that the girls on your hall are doing sound like things all college students should be doing! Staying up all night is not a curse; it is a privilege. You should be thanking the girls on your hall for keeping you up all night because the less sleep you get, the younger you feel. This is why very few adults are even able to stay up past 11 p.m. It’s scientifically proven that the less sleep you get, the fewer years you’ve lived. (Don’t ask me what my source is; just take my word for it.) Enjoy it while you can! However, if sleep is really that important to you (ya old geezer), then I would suggest investing your money in a good pair of headphones to drown out surrounding sounds as you go to sleep. The sole purpose of headphones is not to play music for amusement, but to mask sound in the surrounding environment. Actually, the higher the volume of music or media you listen to, the better you will be able to sleep. Also, sleeping with headphones in is completely safe. In fact, if you are wearing headphones, you won’t even hear the fire alarm when the girls on your hall set it off and, therefore, you won’t have to get out of bed for an unnecessary drill! It is not fair to the girls on your hall for you to insist that they change their lifestyles to better work around yours. After all, you are probably one of the only girls on campus with this unique complaint. Because you are in the minority, don’t even bother going to your RA with this issue! In fact, she may even be one of the girls keeping you up at night because she knows the value of late nights and how they positively impact a college student’s life. If you follow my advice, you should be getting better sleep (but only when really necessary) in no time! -Gracelyn Struggling to find the perfect microwave-safe double-chocolate brownie recipe? Can’t keep up with Aaron Crabtree’s ever-changing hairstyle? Roommate sings too loudly in the shower? Gracelyn has all the answers to your most pressing life questions. Ask them at askgracelynmurphy544@yahoo.com
The Schizophrenic Christian’s Prayer Kay DeVries Contributing Writer
We’ve been having this little reader/ writer relationship going on for more than eight weeks. In Grace College time, we should really be getting engaged. But now we’re going to have a “define the relationship” moment, and I’m going to let you in on something personal. A few months ago, I started praying what I now refer to as The Schizophrenic Christian’s Prayer. I have it on a notecard in my room as a reminder. It says, “God, do whatever it takes to make me into the Christ-like woman you want me to be…. no matter how many times I tell you I’ve changed my mind.” This is what happens: I get super spiritual one week, and I start asking God to work in my life. And I’m all “Woohoo! God’s gonna make me more like him!” But then things start getting hard, and
Leah Sander Contributing Writer
During their time at Grace, people can become extremely close with those around them, almost to the point of being family. Yet for some, this notion is in fact reality, with some students attending college alongside their siblings or other family members. For others, they may not go to Grace at the same time as another member of their family but follow the path that their parents, grandparents, or other relatives took years ago. Thus, Grace is quite a family school. According to the Alumni Services Office at Grace, 237 out of the 1,904 students on Grace’s main campus and outlet schools or about 12 percent of the entire Grace student body has at least one sibling, parent, or grandparent who attended Grace in the past or does so currently. For these students, having a family member that also was or is
What They Would Say: Movie Edition Stephen Hartman
God starts working in those areas of my life where I don’t really want him messing around. Usually he works on my pride or discontentment in being single. (We’re being honest here, remember?) And suddenly, I’m thinking, “Shoot, God, didn’t mean it like that. Never mind. No need to work in me. I’ll figure it out on my own.” It sounds silly even to me, but that’s literally what goes through my head. I swing back and forth between knowing the spiritual purifying is good for me, and wishing I had prayed for just a pony. But I know that with every rough week and every trial that comes, I become a better me. I’ve accepted the fact that some days I’m going to want to take back my radical prayer, but every time I pray it, I become more Christ-like and able to point more people to the amazing, life-changing God that I serve.
a Gracie sometimes provides some benefits. Junior Emily Gruber states that she enjoys having her sister at the same school for the various activities that they have been able to do together. “At the beginning of my college experience when I recognized no one, I liked having my sister to sit with in chapel as well as during meals. I liked visiting her room and attending sporting events with her,” she said. Her sister, Erin, a senior, shared that having Emily at Grace has benefited her as well. “My younger sister is more of an extrovert, and I am more of an introvert. I really appreciate this fact because I have met so many people due to my sister introducing us, and I can honestly say that I probably would not have met all of them without her,” she said. Another member of a current Grace sibling duo, senior Angela Stukkie, says that having her brother at school with her has helped to
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The Way I See It -- Sports Madisson Heinl Staff Writer
The way I see it, sports are an important element in shaping our society, especially as a campus. Playing sports takes a lot of discipline and dedication, and watching sports takes a lot of self-control and strength. Many people do not believe me when I say that I enjoy watching sports. However, watching sports is fun -- I just don’t have a normal heart rate. Sometimes, when I watch a football game, I have to change the channel just because I think if I watch any more, I may have a heart attack, keel over, and die an embarrassing death with my face planted in a bowl of Cheetos. Perhaps this mis-
conception also comes because of my obvious lack of athletic ability. Or maybe it’s an assumption that has sprouted as a result of my favorite, unbiased phrase to yell at sporting events: “GO, SPORTS!” Mankind’s undying love of sports was even apparent during the Greco-Roman era. Of course, our sporting events today can hardly be compared to the deadly fights and games that would take place in Rome or Athens (unless we are referring to powder-puff football). Most of us value good competition. Honestly, most of us value bad competition. Ok, ok, I lied; most of us value competition as long as we are winning. As football season is in full-swing, just remember that how your favorite team does this
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my last name and immediately have a good impression of me.” Yet he said that this assimilation also has a downside. “However, there is also some pressure [due to the recognition],” he said. “In certain areas, professors may have higher expectations for me personally than they normally would.” Other students shared problems related to going to Grace at the same time as their siblings. “I was known more as Charles’ sister than Elizabeth,” Senior Elizabeth Caron said about the time period when she and her brother [now a Grace alumnus] were on campus at the same time. Emily Gruber also mentions this notion in a different way. “While it is fun having a sister here, people tend to mix us up and call us by the other’s name. Rarely, does a week go by when I am not called Erin or vice versa. Also, our email addresses are very similar with only one letter that is different, which results in us sometimes receiving each other’s emails,” she said. Yet some students are okay with being known by their siblings. “Some teachers have had my siblings before me and recognize me as ‘one of those Herendeen kids.’ That is a familiarity that you would not have at any other college. It is pretty neat!” freshman Isaac Herendeen said on following his three older siblings to Grace. Junior Sarah Leichty also has no problem with being identified with her four older siblings that preceded her at Grace.
“I live in the light of the good reputation that my older siblings earned. I don’t mind being called ‘Tasha 2’ or ‘Josh’s little sister.’ I see these as compliments that connect me with the character of the people I love so dearly,” she said. Grace’s noting of the idea of several family members going to Grace has helped to lead to preparation for an award known as the “Alumni Endowed Scholarship.” Sometime in the future, this scholarship will allow children and grandchildren of Grace alumni to save some money while following in the footsteps of their family members. Director of Alumni Relations Tammy Denlinger said that her office had been receiving phone calls from “alumni that were interested in funds for their children [at Grace]” and that Grace decided thus that an award for the alumni’s children and grandchildren could be “one of the benefits of going to Grace.” Whether they share the title of Gracie with a brother, sister, cousin, aunt, uncle, parent, or grandparent, other students in the future may eventually echo the words of sophomore Joanna Boren, who mimicked the choice of her parents, brother, and cousins: “I would say that [my family members’ choice to attend Grace] did influence my decision [to come here]. It was still very much my decision, but it was also influenced by the fact that all I heard from my family members were good things!” she said.
year will define you as a fan for the rest of your life. No pressure. But in all seriousness, some people are not careful enough to enjoy the sports-watching experience and even neglect to make it enjoyable for other students. I think I once heard that a freshman had to get his head sewed back on after an upperclassman tore it off because the poor little freshman accidentally didn’t respect a Sunday afternoon pink sticky-note television reservation. That’s extreme. He’s going to have a scar for the rest of his life. So get out there, enjoy watching the sports, and live life according to the way I see it.
As our campus grows, so does the music taste of our students. This week, Editor-in-Chief Ashley Brewster gives us the top five songs on her playlist. If you would like to have your musical tastes shared in a future edition of the Sounding Board, email Ashley at brewstaw@ grace.edu
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Turn It to Gold Abandon Kansas Turn it to Gold -EP
Like it or Not
Abandon Kansas Ad Astra Per Aspera
Exo-Politics
Muse Black Holes and Revelations
Counting Stars OneRepublic Native
Lost in Stereo
All Time Low Nothing Personal
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The Ticker
Doughnuts and Drama and Adventure
National and International News John Hanlon Staff Writer
LAX: A 23-year-old gunman walked into Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, November 1. and fired around a dozen shots, killing TSA officer Gerardo Hernandez and wounding two others. Investigators say the shooter left behind suicide notes that indicate he was gunning specifically for TSA officers. Hernandez is the first officer in the agency’s 12-year history to be killed in the line of duty. (CNN) IPAD: Apple Inc. has announced a refreshed product line. The most notable upgrade is the renamed iPad, now called iPad Air. Weighing in at just one pound, the Air is up to twice as fast as the previous iPad version. The new tablet is for sale right now along with an upgraded Macbook Pro and Mac Pro. (TheVerge) DEBT: United States debt jumped a record-breaking $300 million in one day and has topped $17 trillion total for the first time ever, according to the Treasury Department. The massive one-day rise comes after Congress reached an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, finally catching up on bills that had piled up since May when debate on the subject began. (Washington Post) PIRATE: An alleged Somali pirate leader known as “Big Mouth” arrived in Belgium recently, thinking he would help advise during the filming of a movie based around his life. Instead, he was promptly arrested on hijacking and kidnapping charges stemming from a 2009 incident. Undercover agents worked for months to lure Big Mouth into the country. (ABC News)
Megan Snyder Copy Editor
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Winona Lake area. Who wouldn’t? But sometimes, a person just needs a little adventure, a little fresh air, a little culture. In October, a group of students and two professors packed a bus and drove to Stratford, Ontario, Canada for a 40-hour, whirlwind trip filled with drama, good food and a ridiculous amount of driving. To begin with, there are four theatres in Stratford, a beautiful town set right beside the Avon River. If those two names don’t ring a bell, you should probably know that the theatres host an incredible Shakespeare drama festival, featuring not only Shakespeare’s works, but dramas and musicals for every age and taste. Scheduled first for the overnight trip was a departure time at 5 a.m. While this may be a deterrent for the lazy college kid in all of us, the promise of maple dip doughnuts from Tim Horton’s and the chance to get off campus was too alluring for the twelve participants. A maple dip doughnut is one of the greatest culinary inventions ever. (If you have never had a maple dip doughnut from Tim Horton’s, you are surely missing out and better sign up for the trip next fall.) After being stopped at the Canadian border (a technicality; vans
are a problem sometimes), lunch at mance of “Romeo and Juliet.” This that beacon for all things Canadian theatre is known for their elaborate (Tim Horton’s), we arrived at the stage settings and excellent actors. Avon Theatre to see the first of two I was most definitely not disapplays, “Othello.” For those who pointed by the performance. have never read it or seen it perPeople who believe themselves formed, it is the tragic story of Oth- to be cultured will throw insults ello, a military man, and Desdemo- at Romeo and Juliet and I personna, the woman ally believe he loves, and they are in the Iago, the rewrong. There jected friendare far deeper turned-villain. themes in the Deception and play than just truth are major some stupid themes in the teenagers who tragedy. try to be reThe set was bellious. Both minimalist: a Romeo and large platform Juliet, while and two walls portrayed by painted a garish actors older red. The platthan the loveform pivoted, sick teenagers, allowing the anshowed more gle of the floor depth even to change with than Leonardo The city hall tower in Stratford. the setting. It was DiCaprio in that acted beautifully, one movie of the Othello at first the love-struck gen- same name from the ‘90s. eral, Desdemona the shining bride, The trip ended too soon, and Iago the two-faced villain. the next day we were driving eight After this drama, the only cure hours back to Grace College. Now, for depression was sustenance. doesn’t that sound wonderful? For Food and good conversations raised those of you students who will be everyone’s spirits before we drove on campus next fall, be on the lookto the Festival Theatre, situated out for signs listing the plays and right on the river, swans floating on the dates for an adventurous trip. the water, for the evening perfor-
Southwest Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, thickly sliced. 2 tbs. olive oil Onion powder Chili powder Paprika Dried cilantro 2 tbs. barbecue sauce
MAYOR: Bob Wiser, the mayor of a small town in Pennsylvania, is running unopposed in the upcoming election. What’s the problem? The 70-year-old said he wants to retire from the job but missed the August deadline to drop out of the race. He’s asking voters in the town, which is located near Penn State University, to write in their choice of a qualified candidate on the November ballot, rather than voting for him. (Associated Press)
Combine all ingredients in large bowl except for the barbecue sauce; stir until sweet potato slices are well-coated. Directions for oven: Pre-heat to 400. Spread sweet potato slices evenly onto baking sheet: bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another three. Directions for Microwave: Cover plate with a bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove bowl, flip slices, and microwave uncovered for another 3 minutes. Serve with barbecue sauce and enjoy!
Photo from food52.com.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Paul Morales Contributing Writer
How “Ender’s Game” ever worked as a book is beyond my capacity to understand. If you’re gathering from that statement that I’ve never read the book… well, you’re right. And those graduating in May 2014 might remember that I, as a rule, try to avoid reading the book before seeing the movie whenever possible. Reading the book first allows filmmakers to be lazy. But I’m not going to get on this soapbox. We’re here to talk about “Ender’s Game.” “Ender’s Game,” from “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” director Gavin Hood (don’t hold that against him, though) is one of the better movies of 2013. It’s not perfect, but it is a remarkable visual and visceral experience. It tells the story of a young boy named Ender Wiggins, whose tactical and creative mind puts him on track to become Commander of Earth’s entire space fleet. Apparently, Earth’s leadership has decided that children are going to save us from the return of an alien species called the Formics that attacked us more than 50 years ago. And that’s pretty much all you’ll ever know about why any of the events in this movie happen. But this movie isn’t really concerned with the backstory of its narrative. That’s what books are for. This movie is, at its heart, a fantastic character examination. We’ll save Asa Butterfield, who plays Ender, for last. Let’s talk about his supporting cast first. Harrison Ford (I’m not going to put a movie he’s done here; you should know who Harrison Ford is) is the perfect choice and potentially the only real choice to play Colonel Graff, the man primarily responsible for finding the one child who can succeed as Earth’s savior. Ford is as
grumpy as a certain Disney dwarf and he really loves to point emphatically, but beyond the cantankerousness that has dogged him in his later years, he’s actually got the acting chops to make thinking of kids as tools and weapons and not children seem like a complicated, valid, even practically viable option in this extreme situation. He’s well balanced by Viola Davis (“The Help”) as Major Anderson, whose job seems to be monitoring and encouraging the mental health of the cadets – it’s never really specified in the film. Davis is no small presence in any room, and even as a subordinate officer to Colonel Graff, her heart and concern for Ender and the other children in the program pours out of the screen. The children in the film fare less well than the adults do, but they’re not so bad as to derail the movie altogether. The real star of the film is Asa Butterfield (“Hugo”) who plays the titular character. Now, that might seem like it would go without saying, but at such a young age and given the fact that one of the most powerful characters in the movie views Ender as a weapon more than anything else, it would’ve been very easy for Ender to end up as little more than a prop with lines. Luckily, Butterfield is able to make Ender’s rise to leadership seem as self-motivated as it is manipulated by Graff and the program. A few moments in the script are clunky, so Butterfield is somewhat limited in terms of his portrayal of Ender. He’s the emotional foundation of the film, and he’s able to carry that weight with confidence and skill. He doesn’t make it look effortless, but he doesn’t stumble under the pressure either. Along with Butterfield, Davis, and Ford (I’m not even going to talk about Ben Kingsley, who is way more wasted in “Ender’s Game” than he
could have ever hoped to be in Iron Man 3), the other star of this film is its visuals. No expense was spared in the creation of Ender’s universe, and when his trainer says “photo-real simulations,” he’s not kidding. The battle scenes are masterfully realized, and Gavin Hood choreographs and shoots them with the grace of a seasoned action director and the smarts of a man who knows that the main audience for “Ender’s Game” is probably going to be under 17. The biggest mistake of the film is its ending, which feels hurried and doesn’t give the audience, or Ender for that matter, time and space to really absorb and reflect on its amazing and somewhat disturbing climax. The filmmakers would have done better to trust the audience with a slightly longer attention span, developing the emotions and thoughts that went into the closing moments of “Ender’s Game” with as much care as they did the rest of the film. It feels more like an epilogue, or potentially the start of another movie (is “Ender’s Game” the first book in a series? I don’t know. That’s no excuse for failing to end the movie well, though) than it does the actual end of a film. Overall, the themes, performances and visuals of “Ender’s Game” will stick with me so much longer than its ending or its less impressive performances. “Ender’s Game” is a great example of how to take source material and adapt it into a film that is powerful, captivating, and completely entertaining on its own. Finally, it’s important to mention that this is a movie that must be seen in theaters. It’s showing at Carmike Cinemas in Fort Wayne right now. Call 260-432-2647 or check www.carmike.com for show times. You won’t be disappointed. Score: 8.5 Great
THE SOUNDINGBOARD November 7, 2013
SPORTS
THIS WEEK...
In Lancer Athletics Kyle Hamlin, Carmen Barnhill, and Holly Bennett were named CoSIDA Academic All-District, an award for deserving athletes of at least sophomore status and a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Grace Men’s Basketball defeated Great Lakes Christian College 100-58, led by Greg Miller, who had 20 points and 9 rebounds. Juaneice Jackson scored 30 points in the 84-63 victory for the Lady Lancers basketball team. Lady Lancers volleyball swept Goshen 25-16, 25-21, and 2517 led by Calah Kruse’s 15th double-double of the season (14 kills and 14 digs) to end regular season on a high note Grace soccer athletes Justin Festa and Trent Smith earn edSecond Team All Crossroads League honors. Men’s Tennis Coach Larry Schuh earned Crossroads League Coach of the Year, while Aaron Blevins, Daniel Sanchez, and Jose Marval earned First Team All Crossroads League honors
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Men’s Basketball Reloads After 2013 NAIA Final Four Run Josh Neuhart Sports Information
Coming off last season’s charge to the NAIA national semifinals, Grace’s men’s basketball team faces a new set of challenges in 2013-14. The Lancers will look to senior forward Greg Miller and sophomore point guard Logan Irwin to continue Grace’s trend of postseason success. Grace has made the NAIA National Championships in three consecutive years and five of the past six. To reach a fourth straight, however, the Lancers will need contributions from new players this winter. “This is not a rebuilding year, but it is a reorganizing year as we lost four starters. This is a reorganization of who we are,” said Grace head coach Jim Kessler. “We are trying to get the lens focused on who this team is. When this team learns how to utilize each other’s strengths fully, then we’ll be a good team.” Kessler, entering the 37th year of his legendary coaching career, recognizes how much talent graduated last season in senior starters Bruce Grimm Jr., Elliot Smith and Tannan Peters. But Kessler believes the pieces are in place on this year’s roster to pick up where the team left off a season ago. Miller will be a steady force for the Lancers this season. The senior was named to the 2012 NAIA All-Tournament Team, averaged 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and shot 53 percent from the floor and 39 percent
from beyond the arc. As Kessler put it, “You have to figure out how to defend Miller to stop our team. He can hurt you inside and outside and has great hands.” Irwin is primed to fill Grimm’s shoes in running Grace’s offense. The transfer from NCAA Division I Stetson University graduated as Whitko High School’s all-time leading scorer with 2,230 points – good enough for 12th all-time in state history. “Logan [Irwin] and Bruce [Grimm] are totally different people. They both have strengths but are far from a carbon copy,” Kessler said. “They both handle the ball and pass well and are both tough physically and mentally. I don’t fear any other team at the point guard position with what we have.” The Lancers will look much different on offense this year, according to Kessler. The team will look to push offensively for a faster pace and has dropped many of the halfcourt sets it ran in the past. Grace’s conditioning will be a key factor in the team’s up-tempo offense. Kessler said the Lancers are already in the best shape of any squad he’s had in preseason. In the post rotation, sophomore Kyle Fillman and senior Jared Treadway both made over 54 percent of their field goals last season. They will be joined by 7-foot-1 junior Adrian Makolli to give Miller support in the post. Grace’s wing rotation is yet to be decided. Kessler has a trio of returning letterwinners in junior Niko Read and sophomores Caleb Featherston and Brandon Vanderhegghen as well as senior Morgan Michalski.
Read, Featherston and Vanderhegghen connected on over 33 percent of their 3-pointers in 2012-13 and will be counted on to carry more of the scoring load this winter. Also joining Grace’s guard rotation are freshmen Brock McFarland and Eric Miller. McFarland graduated from Jay County as the school’s all-time leading scorer while also leading his team in rebounding the past two seasons. Miller, a 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Carroll, has the versatility to help defend the post and extend opposing team’s defense with outside shooting. “We’ll be a high energy team this year. Our guards each have strengths and are intense defenders,” Kessler said. “We have good on-the-ball defenders, and we’ll need them to get up and down the court to get transition baskets.” The Lancers, as always under Kessler’s guidance, will be centered on spiritual growth as much as their on-the-court success. Although Grace has achieved much on the hardwood in recent times, the Lancers refuse to forget their mission. “These are some quality young men. Their goals are to worship God by their play and be relentless in putting the team first,” Kessler said. “Winning is a byproduct of those things. I don’t know if we’ll fully figure out this team until midseason, but that’s part of the joy of it from a coaching perspective. We’ve got some good pieces. We’re just trying to figure out how to put it together.” The Lancers will host the Terry Polston Hoops for Hope Classic at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on Nov. 15-16.
Back Row: (L to R) Head Coach Jim Kessler (Far left), Adrian Makolli (52), Eric Miller (34), Greg Miller (33), John Swanson (41), Jared Treadway (42), Kyle Fillman (40), Dennis Williams, Assistant Coach Don Zawlocki. Middle Row: (L to R) Jacob Goodman, Josh Silveus (14), Caleb Featherson (23), Sam Daniels (44), Macallister Seitz (51), Morgan Michalski (12), Brock McFarland (24), Assistant Coach Jon Yeh (Far Right). First Row: (L to R) Assistant Coach Scott Moore, Brandon Vanderheggen (32), Niko Read (22), Max Miller (5), Logan Irwin (3), Tre Olive (25), Drew Perrin (21) Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.
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