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New football coach has big plans 4Rachel kearney rkearney@live.olivet.edu

Bears sign two-year contract with Olivet - News, Page 3

Health debate: Veggies or meat?

- Opinion, Page 4

The truth about diets and exercise - In-Depth, Pages 6-7

Sophomore builds igloo on campus - Student Life, Page 8

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rian Fish, Olivet’s new head football coach, has wasted no time in getting things moving for the team.

“Brian Fish knows what it means to be a champion,” Athletic Director Gary Newsome said of the young coach, who played tight end and wide receiver on Olivet’s NAIA National Championship Runner Up football team in 1998.

The athletic department began its search to fill the position following the resignation of former head coach Don Lee last November. Fish was one of 70 applicants, according to Newsome.

“It’s been a dream of mine to come back here,” Fish said. “Olivet does things very well.”

Newsome said that though there were other qualified candidates, Fish was by far the athletic department’s top choice.

But by no means was the hiring process an easy road for Fish.

This will be his first job as a head coach after serving as an assistant coach at both Malone College in Ohio from 2000 to 2005, and then at Sterling College in Kansas.

Fish was in his fifth year as the offensive coordinator at Sterling when he heard about the job opening at Olivet. At the time, he and his wife, Jodi, and their 20-month old daughter Cully, were temporarily living an hour and a half away from Sterling near a hospital. That hospital was where their new, week-old son, Levi, was being taken care of after he was born eight weeks early.

“We were in survival mode,” Fish said. “We had to take it one day at a time and not let the overwhelming possibilities get to us.”

Fish also applied when the Olivet coaching position was open in 2009, but decided to try again

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Head coach Brian Fish talks to his football players during an early morning run. in 2010. In early December he had a phone interview with Newsome and was on campus the week of Dec. 14. He was then offered the job, and by Jan. 3 he had moved back to his alma mater.

“It’s undeniable how the Lord was guiding us,” Fish said in reference to the process he and his family went through. “You have got to step out in faith and just trust. There were countless little things that were worked out by God.” According to several players, Fish has had team and individual meetings and has begun workouts, recruiting and looking to replace some of the ONU coaching staff.

He has also already stated that he will be using something similar to the University of Oregon football team’s fast-paced offense.

Fish said he has three pillars of character for his team: • Pursuing excellence: “Whatever we do, we need to work at it with excellence as working for the Lord.”

• Living with intent: “We realize life is temporary and we need to be about the things that are important.”

• Bearing fruit: “We need to invest in each other.”

Current football players said they are excited about Coach Fish and the changes he is bringing to

the program.

“I like his energy and the way he’s trying to build the team,” sophomore Erik Otte said.

Fellow sophomore David Prater echoed that same view, adding that he already respected Coach Fish.

“He has great principles,” he said.

Newsome also said he is looking forward to what Coach Fish will do with the football program.

“I think it’s going to go very well,” Newsome said. “He is very humble. Brian Fish is not first in his life; Olivet is more important.

His team is more important.”

Illinois students: Lost without a MAP Senior art show uses wood as canvas - The Arts, Page 9

Baseball’s Ben Zobrist returns to Olivet

- Sports, Page 12

INDEX

4Andrew Kriz awkriz@live.olivet.edu

The Illinois MAP grant was reduced by five percent on Dec. 15 due to a lack of funds for the spring semester, according to collegezone.com, a website run by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

The Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant does not need to be paid back after college. MAP grants are given to Illinois residents who display financial need to cover the cost of attending an approved Illinois college, according to collegezone.com.

ISAC stated that all $400 million set aside for the 2010-2011 school year was claimed by Apr.

News: Pages 2 & 3 Opinion: Page 4

18, 2010. As a result, 150,000 students will be rejected by the program.

A mass e-mail was sent to MAP recipients alerting the students of the recent change. Over 700 Olivet students were affected, according to Greg Bruner, Director of Financial Aid. Sophomore Austin Johnson said he was very upset about the reduction. However, junior Jim Rio said the cuts are not that bad.

“It doesn’t affect much in terms of schooling,” he said.

Bruner is optimistic about the changes. “A five percent reduction is better than a 100 percent reduction,” he said.

Most students who receive the grant are given $2,484, he added. The loss, on average, will be

Student Life: Pages 5 & 8 In-Depth: Pages 6 & 7

around $120 per recipient.

Bruner also noted that most students who attend ONU receive a large portion of their financial aid from the university itself and not from the state. He does not expect enrollment numbers or retention rates to drop at Olivet due to these cuts.

For Illinois, a key function of the grant program is for MAP grant recipients to remain in-state after college. Bruner said 90 percent of these recipients do.

ISAC attributed the success of the MAP program to life after college. The website stated that a MAP grant recipient’s education allows for better job opportunities. The employment then benefits Illinois through higher state income tax revenues.

The Arts: Pages 9 & 10 Sports: Pages 11 & 12

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To further support the program, lawmakers have lobbied for a bond program to fund the MAP grants, Bruner said.

Under this proposal, the bonds would be paid back by diverting a small amount of tax dollars from a MAP recipient’s state income taxes into the grant, according to collegezone.com. The site added that a few states have already successfully incorporated a bond system for their own workforce development programs and training programs.

PLEASE RECYCLE

2 News

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New graduate New chapel seating nursing track Glimmer frustrates students approved Glances 4Autumn Keiss

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organ Jan. 28 dedication concert

comedy Jan. 29 improv show

Jan. 30Feb. 2

winter revival

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dating seminar

Feb. 4-5 Band Winter Showcase graphics by paul conzen and publicity council

The new year has marked a new semester, and an important new tradition: students, faculty and staff attending the same chapel services.

On Jan. 12 all indeed came together for the first regularly scheduled chapel service after the dedication of the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel.

However, although students generally enjoyed the shared chapel experience and appreciate the building, the first taste of getting to their designated seats left many with mixed feelings.

The long rows of seats and narrow aisles seem particularly frustrating. Senior Adam Fox said the building itself is nice, “but it wouldn’t have killed them to give six extra inches between the rows.”

Junior Emily Cheeseman also complained about the long rows of seating.

“If you have a seat in the middle you have to climb over a ton of people,” she said.

Despite the long rows, Cheeseman likes the chapel, especially the seats themselves. “They are everything that’s good about movie seats,” she said.

The chapel’s $25 million price tag is also a bone of contention to some. Freshman Heidi Watson said the school “did exaggerate in some financial ways.”

Watson noted the size of the building and the $1.5 million organ. “The donation money could have been used to help students, like me, who are working,” she said.

Other students, such as senior Stephen Farr, are not interested in the new chapel, but Farr is happy Olivet did not use tuition money to build it.

Despite the complaints, students are impressed by the structure. Watson and senior Kate Mansfield agree that the building is beautiful.

“It’s very well done,” Mansfield said. “It’s very nice that the entire school can have chapel together.

Overall I don’t have complaints.”

Woody Webb, VP for Student Development, said in response to the complaints that the aisle space and seats in the new chapel are wider than those in Chalfant.

Editorial Staff Jessica Cohea Executive Editor

Krista Skelton In-Depth Editor

Brian Kosek Copy Editor

Cathy Schutt News Editor

Rachel Kearney Sports Editor

Paul Conzen Graphics Editor

Meagan Ramsay Student Life Editor

Aly Gibson Arts & Photo Editor

Cole Jensen Business Manager

ABOUT GLIMMERGLASS The GlimmerGlass is the official newspaper of the Associated Students of Olivet Nazarene University and a member of the Illinois College Press Association. The opinions expressed in the GlimmerGlass are those of each writer and are not necessarily held by the Associated Students Council, faculty, administration or students of Olivet Nazarene University.

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ankeiss@live.olivet.edu

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Many students are not happy with the seating arrangement in the new Centennial Chapel. Those who sit in the middle of the row need to climb over many other students to get to their seats.

Webb recognized that the rows are long, but said this is necessary.

“For a building that size with that number of seats, some rows had to be longer. Bottom line is: more aisles, fewer seats,” he said.

Where the chapel’s price tag in concerned, Webb explained that many donors prefer to give their money for specific projects, which means it cannot be used for something else.

“The Hawkins’ gave an additional gift specifically for the organ,” he said. “Some donors will only give for student scholarships. In those cases we can’t use those dollars for other projects.

“Also, that building will last and be used for 100 plus years.

What appears to be a large gift is spread over 100 years.”

Though there are complaints, many students prefer Centennial

Chapel to Chalfant.

“I think it’s a cool opportunity for everyone to worship together,” senior Brandi Meyers said.

Sophomore Trevor Alcorn gave several reasons for enjoying the new chapel.

“It’s a lot nicer,” he said. “The atmosphere is better, and chapel isn’t cramped any longer.”

Chaplain Mark Holcomb is excited about the new building.

He believes the chapel will make services more focused. He also pointed out the sound system and acoustics of the Centennial Chapel.

Holcomb is also glad to have everyone attending the same services.

“I am excited about only having two chapels a week,” he said.

“Before, if Dr. Bowling spoke, only two-thirds of the students heard him. Now everyone does.

That’s a win.”

The Graduate Affairs Commission approved an additional track for the completion of a Master of Science in Nursing. That means that the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is now one step closer to marketing a Family of Nurse Practitioner (FNP) cohort to prospective students for the 2011 summer semester.

With this new track, nursing students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing will now have multiple options to do so. The FNP track will be the third track available for that endeavor.

An FNP is one step above a Registered Nurse (RN), the Bachelors of Science in Nursing, but lower on the totem pole than a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).

The nursing department has been discussing this potential track for quite some time now, according to Dr. Susan Draine, Nursing Department Chair. She said there is a “real” need in the community for more FNPs because family practitioners are overloaded with patients. Since FNPs are qualified to see their own patients, unlike RNs, practitioners do not have to see as many.

Getting approval was not an easy task, however.

“What students may not know is that to add one program, in some cases, may require five internal bodies to review it, discuss it, vote on it, and pass it through,” said Dr. Gregg Chenoweth, VP for Academic Affairs.

Dr. Patricia Nielsen, FNP has been appointed the Lead FNP for the track and is currently writing the courses and planning the curriculum, according to Dr. Jeff Williamson, Dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. She has also already been meeting with the new FNP advisory group made up of local FNPs and Olivet alumni.

Williamson is confident that the first cohorts will fill quickly due to the already acquired interest.

“We certainly will be marketing the program in the coming months as the curriculum, and program details are finalized,” he said. “We are targeting a summer launch of the first cohort but have not finalized an official date.”

ONU named one of Best Christian Workplaces for 2011 ‘Olivet has made a concentrated effort to create a culture based on mutual trust and respect.’

Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) named Olivet Nazarene University as one of the 24 Best Christian Workplaces in the United States for 2011, according to a press release from ONU’s marketing department on Jan. 13.

Olivet has achieved this honor for seven consecutive years.

To earn such an honor, employees completed survey questions about how the University is doing in areas such as Christian witness, customer/supporter satisfaction, communication, and fairness of

pay and benefits, among others.

Olivet scored above the industry average in 98 percent of the surveyed areas. Many employees expressed respect for President John C. Bowling and the administrative team in their answers.

“Trust between senior leadership and employees is critical to our success,” David Pickering, Director of Business Services, said in the release. “Relationships in life that are based on mutual trust will flourish. Olivet has made a concentrated effort to cre-

ate a culture based on mutual trust and respect.”

BCWI president Al Lopus also said in the release, “We salute this year’s Best Christian Workplaces for their intentional efforts to nurture an organizational culture that reflects God’s divine nature, even in a difficult economy.”

BCWI created the employee survey with a vision in mind: that Christian workplaces would be the world’s most effective.

– Cathy Schutt, cschutt@live.olivet.edu

News

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How do you feel about your new Zodiac sign?

On Jan. 10, 2011, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the Zodiac signs were off by approximately a month due to the Earth’s “wobble.” As a result, many stargazers went into panic mode.

For some people, their horoscope is simply an entertainment piece – they could take it or leave it.

Others may go as far as checking their horoscopes weekly, or even daily. Just the mere thought that they might have been buying into the wrong Zodiac sign for years crushes some people. Not all birthdays have been affected though. Jessica Cohea asked some of Olivet’s students for their opinion on the matter.

Photos by jessica cohea

Kayte Bailey, Junior Birthday: May 17 Was: Taurus Now: Taurus

Kevin Walsh, Senior Birthday: July 14 Was: Cancer Now: Gemini

Grace Mantarian, Senior Birthday: January 9 Was: Capricorn Now: Sagittarius

“I don’t see how [Zodiac signs] affect people’s lives.”

“At least I don’t have Cancer anymore.”

“I definitely have a better horoscope now.”

Bears sign extension with ONU

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Beyond Olivet 4meagan ramsay mramsay1@live.olivet.edu

International Russian airport bombed, more than thirty dead A bomb killed 35 people in Moscow on Monday, Jan. 24, CNN reported. The blast occurred at the entrance of Domodedovo Airport’s international arrivals section.

As many as 180 people were injured, with 110 still in hospitals.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev blamed a lack of airport security for the bombing and fired top airport security officials.

It is still unknown who is behind the attack.

National Obama describes future plans in national speech President Obama delivered an optimistic State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 25, according to CNN. He made the speech as an at-

tempt to unite the nation for a stronger future.

Obama proposed increasing investments in education and clean energy, while at the same time freezing some government spending for five years to lower the deficit and spur economic growth.

The speech was received with mixed reactions from both Republicans and Democrats.

Local Emanuel is out of Chicago mayoral race A panel of the Illinois Appellate Court ruled on Monday, Jan. 24, that former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was disqualified from running for mayor of Chicago, according to The New York Times.

The panel came to this decision because Emanuel had lived in Washington D.C. until last October. The state of Illinois requires mayoral candidates to reside in Chicago for at least a year before the election.

The Times reported that the Illinois Supreme Court is reviewing the ruling and has not yet made a decision on Emanuel’s appeal.

4Cathy Schutt cschutt@live.olivet.edu

The Chicago Bears have signed an extension to continue training at Olivet for two more years with the option of staying a third year, according to Gary Griffin, Director of Alumni and University Relations.

Griffin said the contract was signed the week before Christmas. University President John C. Bowling accompanied Griffin to the signing at Halas Hall, the Bears headquarters in Lake Forest, Ill. Scott Hagel, Senior Director of Corporate Communications for the Bears, said the team had been working on signing an extension with Olivet since they arrived at training camp in July.

But the Bears had also been in communication with Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., about the possibility of moving their training camp there.

Griffin said Bears representatives did not give a reason as to why Olivet was chosen over Lewis, nor were they asked for one.

However, Hagel said in an e-

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Offensive guard Lance Louis (left) practices his blocking skills with defensive tackle Tommie Harris (right). mail that the team appreciates the university’s environment.

“Olivet has been a great place for us to prepare for our football season and provides excellent facilities not only for our team, but also the thousands of fans who attend training each year,” he said. “The staff at ONU is great to work with. We’re excited to be back at ONU for at least the next two years.”

Griffin said that if the Bears enter into a long-term agreement of at least five years, Olivet has

offered to enlarge and reconfigure its locker room, equipment room and training room to fit the team’s needs. The Village of Bourbonnais, community gifts and other grants would fund the project.

For now, Griffin said he is happy with the contract that the university shares with the Bears.

“I am happy that Olivet will be a part of the most storied franchise in the NFL for another two or three years,” he said. “Then, we will see what happens after that.”

Seniors selected for Who’s Who list

Students were selected for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges based on four categories: academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, Christian witness, and potential for future leadership.

Ali Baig Jacob Barse Shannon Battershell Abigail Bentle Natalie Berg Alyssa Chenoweth Andrew Clark Kreigh Cook Elizabeth Devine Kathryn Eccles Jordan Eggleston Amy Farber Kyle Fellows Jordan Gerstenberger

Kevin Greene Matthew Groves Philip Hamilton Lance Hays Laci Hernandez Katrina Hurt Michelle Imig Paul Jackson Zipporah Kapambwe Matthew Kee Jennifer Kershaw Laura Kirst Nicole Klein Nicholas Klomstad

Kayla Koury Katherine Krause Nathan Krause Katherine Kulchar Anne Lowry Zarah Miller Abby Pleasant Travis Powers John Quandt John Rachan Joel Ramirez Merrick Robison Jessica Ruddle Erin Salzman

Jerry Scheller Adam Schick Robert Siscoe Wesley Sprague Tayler St. Aubin Cara Sunberg Michael Tuttle Katy Van Donselaar Paige Watson Anna Weaver Kelsey Wiseman Julie Wittmer

Civils unions bill is passed in Illinois The Illinois Senate and the state House of Representatives approved a new civil unions bill, NBC reported on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

If passed, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act would grant heterosexual and gay couples many of the same rights as married couples. These liberties range from legal rights on probate matters to the privilege of visiting a partner in the hospital in situations when only family members are allowed.

Illinois would be the sixth state to recognize civil unions if the legislation is signed.

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Herbivores vs. Omnivores:

What about the protein?

Graphic courtesy of stcloudstate.edu

Some people believe that becoming a vegetarian or vegan is the way to a healthy lifestyle, but others do not agree. Krista Skelton has been an ovo-vegetarian for just over a year and wants to let others know it’s possible to be healthy and a vegan or vegetarian at the same time.

Skelton and dietetics major Kayla Rolling go head to head to discuss which lifestyle is the better choice.

Please recycle 4Matt kearney

mkearne1@live.olivet.edu

Graphic by paul conzen

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fter months of migraines and prescription drugs that did not work, I knew I needed help.

I went to a health and body office and met with a nutritionist.

She suggested I do a “cleansing” of my body and reintroduce different foods slowly to see if it could possibly be a food allergy.

The “cleansing” entailed no meat, no dairy and no processed foods.

That was the day I became vegan. It was also the day I made one of the best decisions of my life.

A vegan diet requires careful planning. A vegan is “someone who, for various reasons, chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products,” according to vegan.org. My diet is not this strict, but I do follow some vegan principles. As of today, I am an ovovegetarian, which means only that I am a vegan that eats eggs.

I eat no meat, milk and very little cheese and other dairy. Sound horrible? Try fantastic.

Veganism and vegetarianism have many benefits that can make your body feel great. Don’t think you can live without cheeseburgers? Listen to this.

“Vegetarian diets are often associated with a number of health advantages, including lower blood cholesterol levels, lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure levels, and lower risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes,” according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). No meat diets are also associated with lower Body Mass Index’s (BMI).

Another astounding fact found on the ADA’s website says, “Vegetarians tend to have an overall cancer rate lower than that of the general population.” Meat is not a necessity, people, but protein is.

After giving up meat, many people will try to find nutrition by overloading on carbohydrates or breads. No, no, no. Our bodies still need protein. A well-planned

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KRISTA SKELTON kskelton@live.olivet.edu

vegan/vegetarian diet can support all the protein needs though.

Some studies suggest that plantbased proteins are healthier than animal-based proteins, according to an article on WebMD.com.

Plant-based proteins are usually lower in fat content and higher in fiber. Protein sources for vegan and vegetarians include legumes, soy products and grains.

It is not unusual for vegans or vegetarians to take supplements as well. When I first made the shift, I was on a number of supplements including vitamins, protein shakes and fiber blends.

As I increased my knowledge and became more aware of how to eat properly, those things faded out. I still take a multivitamin everyday and keep the protein bars stocked.

Ever heard of the saying, “You don’t know you are sick until you’re better?” That is the heart and soul of a vegan diet. Eating nothing but fruits, vegetables and whole grains allows your body to “reset” in a way. It cleanses of all the junk that you ingest every day.

Your body is a temple ... shouldn’t it be treated with respect?

If you are thinking about making the switch, keep in mind that veganism for a long period of time may not be the best strategy either. Please talk to a professional to make sure you are still getting adequate nutrition.

I’m glad I did.

I am completely prescription drug free and more physically fit.

I would never go back to the way I used to eat.

Quick-fix, fad diets Editorial

As a member of the Going Green Club on campus, I want to encourage students and faculty to improve recycling.

God made us in His own image and gives us the charge of ruling over creation as His stewards. He made this earth for us to enjoy. He is Lord over all and has given us dominion over creation to mimic a little bit of what He does.

Most people take the view that humans are just consumers that use up all of earth’s resources and cause harm to the environment in the process. But that’s not what God has called us to do. God made us His stewards, and while we consume resources, we also produce them. We are called to take care of God’s creation and to be “fruitful,” to not be wasteful but to only take what we need, cultivating our maximum potential.

Recycling allows us to reach that maximum by putting materials like paper, plastic, and aluminum back into our economy instead of taking more resources out of the earth. Being wasteful with potentially recyclable goods sends more, unnecessary trash to landfills.

My vision is to see Olivet improve their recycling program. My former high school committed to having a recycling bin next to nearly every trash can. If a high school can do that than I know our great university can do the same by putting a recycling bin in every classroom and office.

But if we want to use God’s resources to the best of our ability then we need to make it convenient for people to recycle just like it is convenient to throw away other trash.

As a university we can improve recycling in our dorm rooms, class rooms, offices, and buildings. As a club, Going Green has recently learned that Olivet does not have the resources to do much recycling yet, but if we partner together as a community, eventually the university will have the capability to fulfill this vision.

I believe that we can have the drive to accomplish this task and I believe God wants us to do this, to help redeem this broken world by using it appropriately and by taking care of it. Recycling helps us to do that by using God’s resources most efficiently. What more can He ask of us than our best? Let’s enjoy and take care of God’s creation the way He intended us to.

A new year brings new hopes for a healthier, maybe skinnier body. This means that there are more diets to try and more workouts to discover. Too many people go for the one-week miracles or the least timeconsuming workout, though.

This is discouraging because people are so worried about their health and yet neither works fast enough nor well enough.

Vegetarians and vegans have the right idea. These sort of diets may not be appro-

ver thought what life would be like without any dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt or milkshakes?

Well, you may be lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, so you may already live without dairy. But did you ever think about life without pepperoni on your pizza, bacon in your BLT’s, or a nice juicy steak with your mashed potatoes?

At the same time, try imagining life without eggs. That means no scrambled eggs or omelettes for breakfast, no mayo on your turkey sandwich, no cold glasses of eggnog during the holidays or any baked goods made with eggs (i.e. brownies, cake, cookies).

This diet – stripped of almost everything that God has designed for us to eat – is known as the vegan diet. This diet is not just vegetarianism. Veganism is vegetarianism to the extreme.

To be a true vegan, one must not only take away all animal products from the diet (meat, dairy, eggs, lard) and refined sugars, but one must also live without leather, wool, silk, or down.

However, I do understand that a very few number of people must live the vegan lifestyle due to food allergies or medical problems; however, for the rest of the world veganism is completely unnecessary, inconvenient, can become dangerous to one’s health, and frankly, it is not allowing one to appreciate the vast variety of food that God has created for us.

First, veganism is not biblical.

In the Genesis 1:26, it says that man “may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” This means that God has given human beings dominion over the living creatures that He created. Also, God designed the body to function if and only if the right nutrients are being consumed.

priate for everyone, but at least they entail making nutrition choices that affect one’s entire lifestyle.

You can safely assume that most people try a fad diet or workout at least once in their lives. Shake Weights and rocker shoes are perfect examples. These products may benefit a certain part of the body, but what about the rest?

The problem with most of these fads is that they claim to be total-body transformers, but they are nothing more than muscletoners or nutrition-lacking regimes.

KAYLA ROLLING krollin1@live.olivet.edu

As a dietetics student here at ONU, I cannot deny that a high in fiber, low in fat, nutrient-rich, and cholesterol-free diet has several health benefits such as lowering risks for obesity, heart disease and diabetes. There are several nutrients in animal meat in which the human body needs to consume in order to survive, such as vitamin B12.

One must be extremely educated on nutrition in order to healthfully becoming a vegan. Vitamin B12 naturally occurs in only in animal cells, and yeast or mold cells. Vegans need to be consuming “vegan-made” items fortified with B12 and other missing nutrients in their diet in order to avoid serious health issues. Many vegans rely heavily on artificial nutrient sources such as fortified foods and vitamin pills, according to starchefs.com.

Because vegans are restricted to the bare minimums, if they want goods such as brownies, cookies, muffins, etc, they must purchase special animal substitutions to make these items, which can get expensive and inconvenient. These substitutions are not always naturally found in the environment such as eggs, butter, and animal fat.

I cannot agree more that eating a vegetarian lifestyle can lower one’s cholesterol, help maintain a healthy weight, and prevent certain diseases; however, going to the extreme of veganism is unnecessary, especially when most bodies are able to digest meat, dairy, eggs and other natural products.

To actually lose the holiday fat or leftover calories, lifestyle changes are needed. Regular trips to the gym, daily cardio workouts, and a diet low in fat and sugar, but high in fiber are some important constituents of a healthy routine.

There are no “quick-fix” diets or exercise programs. Getting in shape means changing your lifestyle. It means doing research to find the right plan for you. And which is that? The one you are prepared to stick to.

• See Shape. Shake. Eat. Page 6 & 7

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‘Modern man’ dubbed Mr. ONU 2011 Sophomore had what it takes to win the popular Women’s Residential Life event 4meagan ramsay mramsay1@live.olivet.edu

Vikings, cowboys and time travelers proved no match against modern man Michael Doherty, the winner of this year’s Mr. ONU: Men Through the Ages.

“I feel pretty special to have been chosen by the judges and by the students of Olivet to be this year’s Mr. ONU,” Doherty, a sophomore, said.

He portrayed a man from the current time period as a Zumba instructor and YouTube sensation.

He delighted the crowd with “Doherty’s Dumba,” his hip-shaking Zumba choreography that featured black lights to accentuate the bright clothing of Doherty and his “Dumba” students.

For “DohertyTube” he remade six popular videos from YouTube, including “Charlie Bit Me” and “David After the Dentist.”

“I just picked my favorite videos and ones that I knew a lot of people had been talking about,” Doherty said.

Director of Public Safety Craig Bishop participated as a judge with his wife Joan along with Ashley and Brian Robbins and Ghedam Sultan.

Ashley is the sponsor of Women’s Residential life as well as a Resident Director in Oak Run. Brian works in Admissions and Sultan is a custodian in Chapman Hall.

“The energy of his aerobic choreography and the involvement of the many participants added to the fullness of his talent portion,” Bishop said. “Michael then presented a very culturally relevant presentation of YouTube videos and was found to be very comical by the judges as well as the audience.”

Doherty said he did not even want to take part in the event, but Vice President of WRL Kayla Rolling convinced him it would be worth it.

Photo by meagan ramsay

Sophomore Michael Doherty kneels before emcees Kyle Lowry and Spencer Cook as they named him Mr. ONU. “I feel pretty special to have been chosen by the judges and by the students of Olivet,” he said.

“Ultimately, I think not caring about winning allowed me to relax, have fun and strut my stuff,” he said.

The audience noticed his relaxed confidence while entertaining the audience.

“He was himself and he showed his character through all he did,” said sophomore Whitney Swick. “I left feeling like I knew him better.”

Landon Williams, a freshman who has Doherty for a Resident Assistant in Chapman, was excited to see his RA be dubbed

Mr. ONU over the competition.

“I’m so happy for him because he’s friendly and makes an effort to get to know people,” Williams said. “He proves that even gingers can win Mr. ONU.” Doherty had the task of pulling a sword from a stone before officially being named the winner of Mr. ONU. His name will be engraved on the sword which according to Rolling will then be displayed somewhere on campus.

He competed against seven other men

from each class, all representing different periods of history.

Freshmen Ben Geeding and Seth Lowery represented a viking and primitive man, respectively.

Joe Schindel, the other sophomore, was from the Revolutionary War period. Juniors Bryan Stevens was from the future while Matt Krajec was from biblical times.

Senior John Quandt portrayed ancient Greece and Travis Powers was a cowboy from the wild, wild west.

‘Onething’ conference instills trust in God 4Luverta reames lreames@live.olivet.edu

The pace for the new year was set in Kansas City, Mo. when 30,000 people gathered at the International House of Prayer for the annual Onething Conference.

According to their website, the International House of Prayer of Kansas City is an evangelical missions organization that is committed to praying for the release of the fullness of God’s power and purpose, actively winning the lost, healing the sick, feeding the poor, making disciples, and impacting the seven spheres of society— family, education, government, economy, arts, media, and religion.

IHOP has an annual Onething young adults’ conference December 28-January 1. The focus is to worship, pray, and hear messages that will equip young adults to answer the call of total to Jesus.

Onething derived from Psalm 27:4: “One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”

Twelve Olivet students attended the conference, but many others watched it on the free webstream.

I was one of those twelve who made the trip to Kansas City. This was my third time going and each time God has set a different agenda in mind.

The first time I went was during my se-

nior year of high school. During that time God truly gripped my heart for prayer especially during the time of Saddam Hussein’s execution. We prayed during the time of his execution that God would visit him.

The second time God gave me a greater understanding of his love for me and I developed great friends and accountability with the other women from Olivet that went.

This time God gave me a book idea of my personal testimony dealing with body image, self-hatred and self-rejection, and

the speakers gave me the references and insight I needed to help craft and develop my book.

The most important messages that truly spoke to me were by Allen Hood and Shelley Hundley. Hood’s teaching was based on God’s view of our physical bodies and how we were created for the glory of God, and Hundley shared the testimony of her past, the pain of her childhood and how she found her identity and emotional wholeness in God alone.

For Jordan Bergren, Vice President of

photo submitted by christina poe

From left: Mary Beth Broda, Martin Wallace, Sarah Di Monte, Jordan Bergren, Luverta Reames, Rebah Seidler and Christina Poe attended the Onething conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Spiritual Life, this was his twelfth time attending.

“I really enjoyed Stephen Venable’s message about truth that really convicted my life. I now analyze my life. Following Jesus is also about embracing rejection and I often run from that,” said Bergren.

Bergren plans to apply this message by being more intentional in his time and scheduling time for prayer and reading the Word.

Sarah Di Monte, co-leader of Prayer Warriors has been to the conference twice.

She said the most powerful message for her was Allen Hood.

“He talked about how we were made in the image of God and how our bodies are the temple of God. Knowing that I was made for the glory of God and made to commune with him was powerful. Colossians 1 was the verse Allen spoke from, the verse God spoke to me last semester and ever since Onething.”

Di Monte agreed it gives her more confidence in walking with God. It changes the way she looks at life and helps her keep away from all the temptations the devil tries to throw towards girls.

Di Monte gained a new perspective as well as the others other from Olivet. They have a better understanding of the importance of not agreeing with the devil when he comes to tempt us with negative views of our bodies.

I may or may not be able to go again this year, but I know if God wants me to, He will have a special plan in place.

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Igloo-building becomes annual tradition 4Cathy Schutt cschutt@live.olivet.edu

The winter season is a time of mixed feelings for many college students. The weather is very cold and damp. But with this cold dampness comes a phenomenon that cannot be found during any other time of the year: snow.

Some students build snowmen when flakes begin to fall. Others make snow angels. But sophomore Ben Strait has a more complicated winter hobby: he builds igloos.

Strait, a Biblical Studies student from Wyoming, Mich. (yes, it is a real city), got started building igloos when he was 17 years old. He said it began one day when he went over to his friend’s house, who suggested that they make an igloo together. At first, Strait did not know what he was getting himself into.

“I thought he meant [that we’d] dig it out like a tunnel, which is normally what people do,” he said.

But his friend had a different plan. Using a cooler and a shovel, the two boys began making blocks out of packed snow, which they then cut in half with a saw and stacked in a circle to form the shape of an igloo. That day began an annual tradition for Strait.

“Every year after that, I always liked doing it,” he said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun.”

So far, Strait has built eight igloos, most of which were done alone. Last winter, he made one on campus outside of Hills Hall.

He said he purposefully built it in that location because it was halfway between his apartment in Grand and his classes in Burke.

His plan was to stop and “chill” inside the igloo in between class-

es. But when he came back the next day, he found that his igloo had been destroyed.

Strait said he typically builds igloos that are five feet in diameter by five feet high, so that two people can sit comfortably inside.

Although it takes him about three to four hours to build, he does not stay inside for very long.

“I hang out inside for like five minutes … and then I’m like, ‘I’m going to go inside now and watch TV,’” he said with a laugh.

He added that it is surprisingly warm inside an igloo.

Igloos are, on average, about 65 degrees warmer inside than the air is outside with a windchill, according to the NOVA documentary series on PBS. Because snow is an excellent insulator, it traps warm air inside the igloo and provides shelter from winter winds.

Unfortunately, Strait said he was unable to build an igloo when he went home for Christmas break because the snow was not deep enough (about a foot of snow is needed).

Building an igloo is a simple process, Strait added. All you need is a cooler, a shovel and a saw. He said the first step is to shovel the snow and pack it into the cooler.

When you flip the cooler upsidedown, it produces a snow block.

As you continue making more blocks, the ones you’ve previously made will harden. Once this happens, you can cut the snow blocks in half lengthwise and arrange the halves on their sides in a circle. After you stack the first few layers, leaning them slightly inward as you go, you may need to go inside the igloo to finish the top, he said.

An igloo’s dome shape enables it to stay up, according to NOVA. As it settles into the snow, it

photo submitted by ben strait

Some students build snowmen when flakes begin to fall. Others make snow angels.

Sophomore Ben Strait has a more complicated winter hobby: he builds igloos. compresses slightly. Because the inside of an igloo is constantly melting and refreezing, it seals any small openings in the snow blocks and binds the structure together with a thin layer of ice.

As a 23-year-old sophomore, Strait has had some architectural experience. He graduated from ITT Tech with a degree in Drafting and Design. However, he said

Olivetians for Life help peers honor Sanctity of Life Week 4autumn keiss ankeiss@live.olivet.edu

In the past 40 years, an estimated 49 million abortions have taken place in the United States. During Sanctity of Human Life week, a week devoted to raising abortion awareness, an estimated 16,615 babies were aborted.

The Olivetians for Life are trying to lower those numbers by raising awareness on campus and reminding Olivet students of the sanctity of life.

Sanctity of Human Life week is an annual nationwide event.

The week is in remembrance of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court Case that legalized abortion Jan. 23, 1973. This year, the week of commemoration took place Jan. 17 – Jan. 21.

Day 1: The Olivetians for Life began the week with Awareness Day. The group tied red ribbons around trees and lampposts in the quad and members were asked to tell friends about the ribbons and abortion.

The ribbons were originally going to be light pink and baby blue,

but the group feared they would not be memorable.

“Red is a color that stands out,” Sarah Stall, co-leader of Olivetians for Life, said. “We thought about baby colors but red has a more intense meaning.”

Day 2: The next day, the group set up a table in Ludwig to offer pro-life washable tattoos and the opportunity to sign a jumbo thank you card for Living Alternatives, a non-profit pregnancy center in Kankakee, where the Olivetians for Life volunteer.

Day 3: On Wednesday, students had the opportunity of joining Olivetians for Life, as well as several other spiritual ministries.

Tables in Ludwig lobby held sign-up sheets for the groups, and five people showed interest in Olivetians for Life.

“This week is about raising awareness,” Rebecca Spence, coleader of Olivetians for Life, said.

“It is also about recruiting people to help at the center.”

Also that day, The Olivetians for Life handed out about 1,500 gold armbands after chapel and in Ludwig. The color of the bands was to remind students that life is more precious than gold.

Day 4: Thursday was a day of silence. Chaplain Mark Holcomb led the school in 26 seconds of silence in honor of the child aborted every 26 seconds. Professors were also encouraged to take a moment of silence during classes.

Day 5: On the final day of Sanctity of Human Life Week, students were encouraged to wear white t-shirts to honor the innocent lives lost.

That night, Living Alternatives sponsored a movie at the Kankakee Civic Center, and provided free popcorn and drinks.

The movie “Blood Money” is described by its website as an examination of “the history of abortion in America … the denial of when life begins, the fight to save the lives of innocent babies, and the devastating effects it has on the women that have had them.”

“The movie is really eye opening,” Spence said. “If you were pro-life before this you’ll be extra, extra pro-life after.”

The Olivetians for Life hope efforts opened students’ eyes.

“Abortion is really significant and I think a lot of people on this campus are numb to it. We want to raise awareness,” Spence said.

his education is no help when it comes to building an igloo.

“There’s no math or equations involved,” he said. “You just stack snow and see if it works.”

He added that his training may come into play in the future, as he plans to make a two-story igloo someday.

After he graduated from ITT Tech, Strait was called into min-

istry, he said. He is now enrolled in the Biblical Studies program at Olivet and hopes to become a senior pastor someday.

Strait said he enjoys the accomplished feeling he gets after finishing an igloo.

“You’re doing something productive, but you don’t have to think a whole lot,” he said. “You still feel good about yourself.”

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Shape.

Diets and exercises come with big promises, but only experts know if they actually work 4Claudia Voicu gvoicu@live.olivet.edu

Most people are looking for the quick-fix to fitness. People want the most effective product that takes up the least amount of time. While Shake Weights are the newest quick-fix for upper bodies, rocker shoes are the latest in lower-body workouts.

Popular brands like Masai Barefoot Technology, Skechers and Dansko advertise rocker bottom shoes as a method to not only tone your body, but also to help you lose weight. The technology and designs vary widely, but all rocker bottom shoes have the following claims in common: they properly distribute body weight, improve posture, align the spine, improve your balance, relieve back pain and tone muscles, according to Medill Reports, the graduate journalism student newspaper at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

The shoes have a rocker bottom sole, which is angled up at the heel and toe, creating constant imbalance upon contact with the ground. According to Skecher’s official website, the instability was created with the purpose to improve posture, help burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, activate underused muscles resulting in a stronger back, firmer legs and tighter abdomen.

The shoes may also provide a more natural walking surface that helps to reduce joint and back pressure. The website says that the shoes are designed to help burn calories and turn everyday activities into a workout.

While there is not a proven study for the weight loss formula, stores like Finish Line have great sales on the shoes. Women between 25-65 years old come in almost daily and buy a pair.

Many consumers love the shoes, finding them very comfortable and somewhat effective.

“We have some customers that come in, buy a pair, and then they come back after a while to buy some more,” said Nilolas Pagsisihan, Finish Line associate.

However, there are mixed feelings about whether these shoes really provide the benefits advertisers claim they do.

Ten out of 17 reviewers on about.com said that ‘shape-up shoes’ are not a good investment.

“I have very mixed feeling about these shoes. They are super comfortable. However, I am not sure if it is helping me or hurting me, the tops of my feet are killing me. Looking down at the shoes, the right side of my right foot is aching like never before. I have never felt pain like this and I don’t know why,” one person wrote.

She has had the shoes for 3 weeks and worn them a total of 15 times for short walks trying to get used to them. “I would really like to understand this problem. Would like to give 5 stars and will change if my pain goes away,” she said.

However, Kathleen Adams, assistant to the dean at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord School of Journalism has been wearing the shoes for almost a year and she has been perfectly content with the outcome. Adams had a history of back pain, but once she started wearing the shoes, her pain went away. She said that she still has some back pain but not as much as she used to.

“I love them. My feet never hurt unless I have lots of walking or standing to do. The advantages are no hurting feet, makes you stand up straighter and my back no longer hurts. They are very comfortable once you get use to them,” Adams said.

Adams wears the shoes all day, every day and has never had issues with them. She is even a great influence for people who are considering buying the shoes.

“I recommend them all of the time. A friend of mine is a manager of a big retail shoe store, and every time I am in the store, I actually sell a pair. He loves me,” Adams said.

On the same website a customer posted a comment in July 2010, stating that the shoes are not necessarily good for you even though the ads claim they are. “[The] ankles turned in when walking. I thought they were so comfy until I went to Disney and my husband told me I was walking funny. They will mess up your ankles in the long run. Though I spent a small fortune on them they are now sitting in the back of my closet. I also wrote a letter to Skecher’s. Seriously watch how people walk in these shoes you will be amazed.”

Some doctors are also not too excited about the rocker shoes.

The shoes simulate the feeling of walking barefoot on soft ground instead of on concrete.

They have been around for 50-75 years and are mainly designed to release arthritis pain.

“We used to use them to try to release arthritis pain. The shoes overuse some muscles more than others to create instability. There isn’t an actual proven study that says the shoes work, however due to the imbalance of the souls the thighs and the buttocks muscles tend to work more while walking,” said Dr. Jason Serpe, a

Dr. R. Amadeua Mason of Emory Sports Medicine Center offers these tips when choosing a pair of fitness shoes: 1. Regardless of the brand, seek the one that’s comfortable to you.

2. Check to see that the heel is perpendicular to the sole of the shoe.

3. The shoe should have medium firmness, not too soft or hard. It should be somewhat bendable.

podiatrist at Riverside Bourbonnais Community Center.

The bottom of the shoe has a rigid sole that prevents the foot from bending normally at the ball while walking, she said. This restricts the ankle’s range of motion.

“They can cause tendinitis if the foot is not moving the way it was supposed to,” said Dr. Marlene Reid of the Family Podiatry Center in Naperville.

While the advertisements say that shape-ups will tone your body and make your life better without going to the gym, the doctors have a contrary opinion.

Studies turned out that the shoes are not beneficial for everyone.

“Personally I’m not a big fan (of the shoes), unless someone wears them because they need to,” Reid said.

Reid said that people wear the shoes to reduce arthritis pain in the middle of the foot. She also said that if people use them and don’t have the need to, they could harm their body.

The rocker shoes are mainly designed for adults, and even though children may find them fun, doctors are hesitant about them.

“We do not recommend them for children, as the shoes could cause a bit of an imbalance and that could cause problems,” Serpe said.

According to The Foot and Ankle Center, Seattle, Wash., even though brands like MBT and Skecher’s are marketing rocker-soled shoes as “fitness shoes” and claiming they will strengthen your muscles just by wearing them, they will not work well for everyone. They do seem to help patients with arthritis, and doctors recommend them for that particular purpose.

Dr. Fabian Pollo, director of orthopedic research at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, said that he is also unsure whether the benefits translate to someone who does not have a foot problem, CNN reported in July 2010. The mechanics of the toning shoes could lead to greater muscle activation, but that does not mean that tried-and-true methods should be replaced.

In-Depth

Shake.

4Tye Taylor ttaylor4@live.olivet.edu

One relatively small and compact exercise machine has quickly surrounded the streets and appeared in many homes. It sold over 2 million copies on the women’s end and half a million on the men’s in 2009, according to CBS News. Even athletic programs have added the Shake Weight to their routines – the NFL’s New York Jets purchased 100 of them for players, coaches, and trainers.

The Shake Weight may just be the latest buzz in the fitness world, but some claim that the it actually works.

The purpose of this product is to speed up workout results in biceps, triceps, shoulders and chest by providing quicker contractions of the muscles compared to normal weightlifting, according to the men’s Shake Weight website. As an added bonus, the Shake Weight is easy to use and takes up less space since one Shake Weight can perform many the same functions as a row of dumbbells.

A professional fitness trainer from Nevada, Ciro Angnelli, shares his opinion of the Shake Weight.

“I don’t believe in [its] promise. I think it’s being bought as a current fad by people and the only thing it will do is tone the arms and chest.”

Other consumers, including some at Olivet, are astounded by its quick results.

“I think the Shake Weight is good to have in homes,” said Anthony Gaiter, a football player for ONU. “It’s less time consuming than free weights because you’re doing more reps and at a faster pace.”

Gaiter also mentioned other benefits of the exercise tool, like fast results and more than one way to exercise with the weight, as shown in website photos.

These workout variations are the reason the weight can be used for many different muscles. The basic style works out the biceps, chest, and front shoulders. The overhead style works out the triceps and shoulders, while the onearm style can isolate one group of muscles on the arm.

Though many enjoy the Shake Weight, some have trouble believing the hype.

Destination Fitness, a respected fitness center in the Chicagoland area, has a wide variety of fitness, rehabilitation and therapeutic programs. Their input of the Shake Weight was that it was considered a “silly toy” to therapists, mentioning that the tool is frequently overlooked by the department.

Rather than just turning it down personal trainer Katherine Crawford explained that the product is meant for specific people, not just anyone.

Crawford pointed out that expert body builders or lifters will not receive the same effect a beginner will using the Shake Weight. But, it does keep its promise of tightening the muscles, which increases the blood flow in your bodies and helps maintain fitness for any using the product.

Mellissa Hyma a professional therapist from River Valley Physical Therapy in Bradley, said that some may use the exercise tool for helping out the joints, but it is not the best way to do so.

Johann Verheem, CEO of Shake Weight company Fitness IQ, has tested the product at San Diego State University. The results came back very positive concerning the total fitness it has over the upper body.

The Shake Weight is really beneficial for beginner weight lifters and helps to maintain upper body fitness for professional bodybuilders. Overall, it can be a great tool for quick workouts, and though it may not be for everyone, consider adding it to your fitness routine.

Eat. If becoming vegetarian is an option you would like to try, do the research first.

Dietitian Lauren Ward works at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill. Krista Skelton asked Ward for some tips for college students considering the vegetarian lifestyle.

Can vegetarians or vegans get enough protein with a plant based diet?

Yes, vegetarians can consume an adequate amount of protein daily because many plant based foods contain protein.

Many grains, such as bread, cereal, pasta, and rice contain protein, as well as, nuts, beans, and tofu to name a few.

My recommendations would be to eat a variety of foods – whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and dairy and eggs if practicing lacto-ovo vegetarianism.

Do you think a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle could benefit a person?

The American Dietetic Association feels that an appropriately planned vegetarian diet can provide health benefits and may provide prevention for certain diseases.

Some studies have shown vegetarians to have a lower risk of developing weight issues, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Is it okay to be a vegetarian or vegan your whole life?

As long as a balanced diet is being followed, I do not believe there is any specific time a person should be or not be a vegetarian. Vegetarians need to pay special attention that they are consuming enough sources of protein, iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.

Any other advice?

The vegetarian diet can be complex.

Someone switching to a vegetarian diet should meet with a registered dietitian to learn how to provide all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and complete proteins in their diet routine.

Most importantly do not use the vegetarian diet as an excuse to eat only unrefined, highly sweetened, and fatty foods. In the end, a diet comprised of these items will not serve with any health benefits.

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The Arts

January 28, 2011 glimmerglass.olivet.edu

Chicagoland Art Events 4 Organ Dedication

Concert

When: Jan. 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel Price: FREE The Italian-built Ruffati pipe organ will officially be dedicated during this free concert. Attendants will be able to enjoy the performances from Ovid Young and Timothy Nelson, as well as other Olivet alumni organists.

4 Spoons 4 Forks Show

When: Jan. 29, 7 & 9 p.m.

Where:Wisner Auditorium Price: $4, or $2 with a student discount card The popular comedy troupe will be kicking off the spring 2011 semester with shows featuring fun, laughs, and fellowship. Each show will feature students performing improve comedy that is sure to get laughs.

4 Senior Art Shows

When: Jan. 20 through the semester Where: Brandenburg Gallery and Strickler Planetarium Price: FREE Come out to the Brandenburg Gallery, located in the basement of Larsen Fine Arts Center, and view our very own student artists’ fantastic creations, by Jerry Scheller, Rowel Ocampo and Matt Reynolds.

4 John Marin’s

Watercolors

When: Now through Apr. 17 Where: The Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago Price: $18 The Art Institute’s museum is now featuring the artist John Marin and his work with water color on canvas.

He was considered the most celebrated American modernist of his lifetime.

4 Highlights of the Art

Institute

When: Feb. 8, 2 p.m.

Where: The Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago Price: $18 (‘Highlights’ tour is free) Museum-goers are invited to join on a tour around the different wings of the Art Institute and see some of the most famous pieces.

Senior art exhibit showcases wood 4Aly Gibson agibson1@live.olivet.edu

A senior art show is the cultivation of an art major’s time here at Olivet. The show takes hours upon hours of preparation at varying levels of anxiety, especially when trying to devise a theme for the pieces. Inspiration can come fr-om anything at any time anywhere. Even at a hardware store.

Senior graphic design and illustration major, Jerry Scheller, brainstormed many ideas and finally came up with a theme that he knew would be unique, as well as interesting and something he would enjoy creating for the next few months. After doing initial research, he came across an artist who put all of his illustrations and paintings on panels of wood.

He loved the idea and got right to work on creating art that he would later display for all to see in the Brandenburg Gallery starting with an open house on Jan. 20 and running through Feb. 2.

“All my pieces are done on wood instead of canvas,” Scheller said. “I painted with wood stain to create the images, as well as some paint and ink.”

The title of Scheller’s show, “Planks,” showcases his images using planks of wood, which he turned into pieces of art using black ink, white acrylic paint, and wood stain. Scheller explained that he came up with the name for the show only after looking up synonyms for ‘wood’ in a thesaurus.

Another reason that Scheller chose the medium and color scheme that he used was also because of his color-blindness.

“I’m not really into color, mainly because I’m color blind,” Scheller said. “I’m really into hard floors...that’s random, I know.

But I tend to use wood grain to give pieces texture, so when I was

researching, I found an artist who painted on wood…and I thought that was a great idea.”

During the four months that he put together the 12 pieces, he also constructed the custom frames for each one and worked to make the pieces better, one by one.

But trials presented themselves, as they often due. It was during the regular class hours for Scheller’s senior level art course that he was able to receive feedback and advice on his progress with a certain painting or illustration that he was struggling with. Through that process, he found that he liked one in particular a little more than the rest.

“I think the one I enjoyed making the most was the ‘Weary Traveler’,” Scheller said. “I use a lot of collage, including the stain, ink and paint.”

Scheller, who hopes to find a job within his field after graduation, says that while the beginning of his process to put together the show was tough, once he figured it out, “it all just kind of came together.” Then he worked diligently to produce the illustrations and paintings that would bring his career at Olivet to a close.

“I think that now the pieces are finished, I’m glad to have them up in the gallery,” he said, the night prior to his open house.

And with a few tables of homemade food, friends and family gathered in Brandenburg to view the work he poured months of time and effort into.

“Some traveled four or eight hours to be there,” Scheller said.

What he appreciated most though was the support and love that he received from his friends and family now that he had reached a major milestone in his college career and succeeded.

“Even if I drew the worst art piece in my life, they would still love it and support me,” he said.

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photo by aly gibson

Senior Jerry Scheller explains an aspect of one of his pieces for his senior show in Brandenburg Gallery. He put a twist on his pieces by placing the images on planks of wood instead of the typically and traditionally used canvas. Scheller’s open house was attended by family, friends, and peers on Jan. 20.

ONU hires new music professor 4Eugene burndam eburndam@live.olivet.edu

Olivet alumnus Ryan Schultz is the newest addition to the fulltime music faculty on campus.

He is now the marching band and wind ensemble director and Testament men’s choir instructor.

Schultz’s main focus lies with heading the band program though.

“He was hired because of his experience and gift with marching bands,” said Music Department Chairman Dr. Don Reddick.

“He started working at Olivet three years ago as a part-time addition to the music program. He now works full-time in the department.”

Schultz began his work with ONU during the 2010 fall semester.

“Working at Olivet is fun. I really enjoy it,” Schultz said. “The students are great and really take an interest in what we’re trying to accomplish.”

Olivet’s faculty members show

a wide range of teaching styles, and Schultz’s methods add to the variety.

“I have to be ‘hands on’ in order to really help the students,” he said.

He also expressed how he feels becoming a skilled musician is a group effort; all students involved have to play their part.

Two of Schultz’s students spoke about his attributes as a teacher.

“He has a very talented musical ear and knows specifically how he wants the band to sound,” said junior RaeMarie Donaldson, music student and marching band member. “His skills of communicating instructions are very effective.”

Handson explained that Schultz also works part-time at another school.

“It is remarkable how experienced [Schultz] is for a guy who [only] graduated college eight years ago,” Handson said.

Reddick said recruiting Schultz will bring “a fresh start – he can help to build our music program.”

photo by eugene burndam

Professor Ryan Schultz joined Olivet’s music department faculty earlier this month. Schultz, who is a graduate of ONU, is now the instructor for the men’s Testament choir, as well as the marching band and wind ensemble, lending another trained ear to the students.

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Tron aims to impress with new special effects 4G.J. Frye

photo courtesy of google images

mgfrye@live.olivet.edu

“The thing about perfection is that it’s unknowable. It’s impossible, but it’s also right in front of us all the time,” says Jeff Bridges playing Kevin Flynn in Disney’s “Tron: Legacy.”

“Tron,” released in 1982, featured groundbreaking acceleration for CGI (computer-generated imagery) in movies. It tells the story of a computer genius named Kevin Flynn who is trying to find evidence of his work being stolen by a co-worker and ends up being sucked into “The Grid,” a virtual world where programs are characters personified by their users.

“Master Control Program,” an overlord who is trying to purge the idea of users from the programs’ minds, is the security set in place to keep Flynn from achieving his goal. Tron is a fellow co-worker’s security program whose mission is to fight for the users and becomes a great ally to Flynn.

“Tron” is the story of Kevin Flynn. “Tron: Legacy” is also the story of Kevin Flynn, but contrary to popular belief, they are not the same stories.

“Tron: Legacy” focuses on Sam Flynn, his son, 28 years after the first adventure. Sam has been without his father since 1989 when Flynn went missing. Sam has been shying away from inheriting Encom, his father’s technology empire. When a mysterious page is sent to Alan Bradley, the user who created Tron, Sam investigates and finds himself sucked into the Grid which his fa-

Tron: Legacy follows the story of Kevin Flynn’s son, Sam, who gets sucked into the virtual world that his father created, and ultimately disappeared into, over 20 years earlier. The newest film offers a stunning visual with cutting edge CGI. ther has been in for 21 years.

“Tron: Legacy” is an audio and visually appealing film which can be enjoyed without seeing its 1982 predecessor. However, the plot becomes much more meaningful to fans that have experienced the original film and are able to see it glorified with better CGI technology today.

The “Tron” series, though perhaps unintentional, is reminiscent of the biblical story. In the first, we see the story of the father who is trying to reclaim his creation with help of faithful servants who are willing to do anything for his cause. In the sequel, we see the story of the son who is sent to the world his father created. This

world has become corrupted by something that only destroys or leads other astray. All the while, the theme of flaws and imperfections being beautiful underlies an antithesis for the antagonist’s motivation to purge the world of imperfection.

While it could be said that the biblical undertones are a stretch,

it’s proof there is something deeper to the plotline.

“Tron: Legacy” is a must-see for any die-hard fan of the first but also a fantastic piece for those looking to have their senses stimulated. Many recommend seeing the original “Tron” before seeing the sequel in order to give the plot a more contiguous feeling.

‘Wicked’ still praised by critics and fans alike 4Andrew kriz awkriz@live.olivet.edu

One character is blonde and ditzy, and one is charming and handsome. What sounds like the beginning of a typical fairy tale is, in fact, a different tale entirely.

The lead actress of this story is green from head to toe.

As one of Broadway’s major productions, “Wicked” had broken its own record last year but this time the musical grossed over $2 million over a span of eight shows, according to an article released by the Associated Press on Jan. 4, 2010.

The musical was first performed in 2003 at Gershwin Theatre on Broadway and is nearing the end of an 80 city tour which started on March 7, 2005 accord-

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A year after the record breaking performance, “Wicked” is still drawing in packed theaters wherever the performance happens to be playing with a thrilling precursor story to the Land of Oz, before Dorothy dropped in.

The idea for “Wicked” came from a story written by Gregory Maguire in 1995 that presented a background story between Glinda, the Good Witch and The Wicked Witch of the West.

The rest of that story was left to continue on in Kansas.

The critics and audience members agree about the show and have praised the talented actors, catching musical selections, and breathtaking special effects.

John Beer praised the “Wicked” cast and crew for the use of

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Olivet senior Chrissy Rust supported John Beer’s statements.

“It was a great performance. It felt like everyone playing the part had the right roles,” Rust said.

Sophomore Chelsea Speas, who attended the performance on Jan. 13 at the Cadillac Palace in downtown Chicago, agreed with Rust.

“The acting was wonderful and the vocals were outstanding,” she said. She even went on to note her favorite musical number entitled “Defying Gravity.”

The actors in “Wicked” seem to have the essential chemistry mastered to pull the ‘wow’ factor off during every show.

Rust mentioned that her favorite part of the performance was the actors singing and listening to their voices blend together which added more depth to the musical.

Critics globally have given “Wicked” outstanding reviews for putting together one of Broadways most successful performances.

The musical has enjoyed nearly a decade of success and the show has traveled many miles abroad yet there is still time to see the spectacle first-hand before they fly home.

Just remember to leave your opera glasses at the door.

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Sophomores Miley Reed (left) and Chelsea Speas (right) stand outside the Cadillac Palace Theater for the Jan. 13 showing of “Wicked” in downtown Chicago.

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New team swims into ONU’s future 4eugene burndam

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Construction of the new sports complex is not expected to begin until March this year, but there are already plans for intercollegiate competitive swim teams, an additional faculty coach, and a possible women’s water polo squad.

With all the talk before a brick has been laid, Olivet’s Vice President for Business and Finance Douglas Perry is confident in the project’s timely completion.

“We don’t foresee any problems and hope to complete the project by early September 2012, although it’s more likely to be finished by November.”

Blueprint plans and the artistic drawing of the new building look impressive.

The two proposed swimming pools will be located in the front quadrant of the building. One will be 25 yards long by 25 meters wide. It will have 10 lanes and will be used for the newly proposed swim teams. The other will be a leisure pool for fun and recreational use.

With the beginning construction of the recreation center on schedule, the athletic department has already been posting advertisements for applicants to fill the position of both men’s and women’s swim coach.

“We will be looking at applicants through February. We have a dozen at the moment and hope to double that number by the end of next month,” Athletic Director Gary Newsome said. “A final decision on appointing the new coach will be revised during April and May.” The swim teams will comprise of 40 people, 20 men and 20 women. The competitive seasons for each of these teams will not coincide, so the coach will able to instruct each of squads equally.

Gary Newsome said NAIA swimming would be available by the fall of 2012.

Newsome also mentioned that there were already potential student applicants for the program.

He said it was important to circulate as much information as possible to entice those who are interested.

The exciting prospect of women’s water polo is also in its in-

ception, and it is estimated to start in 2014.

However, there are no guarantees that this program will definitely be at Olivet.

“Men’s water polo would not be available because it begins while the men’s swim season is underway – women’s water polo and swimming, however, will not have this schedule conflict” Newsome said.

“Introducing water polo is another way of edifying gender equality with women’s sports programs at Olivet.”

Former competitive swimmer and R.O.T.C member Kim Kratz used to captain her varsity high school swim squad. She is hoping to compete for Olivet’s team. Kratz said “The rec center as a whole is a wise investment.

Students are missing out with the lack of sports equipment.”

With the swimming facilities Olivet will have, finding the right person for the coaching position is of great importance.

“A strong Christian testimony is imperative as well as coaching experience,” Newsome said.

He hopes God will deliver him the right person.

Track team starts strong 4rachel kearney rkearney@live.olivet.edu

The Olivet track team is off to a good start after just two meets.

“We have a little more depth this year, but it’s younger,” said head coach Mike McDowell. “I think we’re all right and our first meet proved that.”

The women’s team took second place at the Private College Invite at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. on Jan. 15 while the men took third place. Senior pole vaulter Ashley Fozkos additionally qualified for the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) National Indoor Meet.

Both teams then had strong showings at the Mike Lints Open in Allendale, Mich. on Jan. 21. The meet was not scored per team.

McDowell said that though the majority of the Olivet track team is made up of freshmen, there are several solid returners, including junior mid-distance runner Justin Jones, whom McDowell said is on pace to be NAIA All-American this year, as well as Fozkos and senior distance runner Lauren Versweyveld, who were both 2010 NAIA All-Americans.

In addition, several freshmen have had some success already.

Just one example is freshman thrower Jason Baker, who won the shot put event in his first collegiate meet ever at the Private College Invite.

Members of the team were excited about the upcoming season and their early success – especially the early success for the freshmen.

“The season has been going great,” said junior mid-distance runner Nic Mizeur. “We’ve had a ton of freshmen running well and we already have some national

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Freshman Raynaldo Keys sprints during the Mike Lints Open at Allendale, Mich. on Jan. 21. Keys is one of nearly 60 freshmen on the track team. qualifiers for indoor track.”

But though the season is looking up for the team, McDowell said there is much room for improvement for the young team.

“There’s a lot of learning that needs to happen,” he said. “It’s a big step up from high school to college.”

McDowell additionally said they are looking for leaders to step up.

“We’re not necessarily looking for captains and upperclassmen

to lead, but just people who will push the whole team to step up,” he said. “Good stuff will happen.”

The team has four more weekend meets in a row before the NAIA National Indoor Meet during the first weekend in March.

After the team comes back from spring break, they will hit the track again for the outdoor season, which ends with the NAIA National Outdoor Meet during the last weekend in May.

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Sophomore Ben Worner (middle) goes up for a lay up on Jan. 22 at Trinity Christian College. The Tigers beat the Trolls 76-67.

Men’s basketball team rebuilds after setbacks 4ANDREW KRIZ awkriz@live.olivet.edu

Looking back to the start of the men’s basketball season, a skeptic might have cast this season aside due to injuries and the lone seven returning players from last year’s squad that qualified for the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) tournament.

However, the Tigers are 12-8 as of Jan. 28 and only continue to improve. Assistant Coach Nick Birkey said the team that is traditionally used to success is where they expected to be due to injuries and other undisclosed reasons at the start of the season, but added that he believes they “will play better down the stretch.”

Olivet has 10 games left in the regular season including six home games and nine conference games. Currently, they are fourth in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), which is led by Robert Morris University-Illinois (18-1) according to naia.cstv.com.

Senior center Nick Klomstad currently leads the team with averages of eight rebounds and 11.5 points per game. He also has six double-doubles on the year.

Meanwhile senior guard/forward Cory Hainlen leads the team in points, averaging 16.2 points per game. Redshirt junior guard Antonio Marshall averages 12 points a game and leads the Tigers in assists and minutes.

Klomstad, said the team has had to adjust to the new players – two of whom are freshmen – but he is giving his young teammates credit.

“They give depth and allow the seniors to rest,” he said. “They understand their roles well.”

Klomstad and Birkey both said that there is still some chemistry being developed by the players on the court.

But through all the changes Birkey said he has been impressed

with the mentoring attitude the older players have adopted towards the new players.

“They help the younger guys out in practice and have raised their level of play,” he said.

But everyone has a leadership role on the team, Klomstad said, whether it is being vocal on the court or having an impact during the game with a big play.

The young team is in the middle of a tough, rebuilding season. But some bright spots have included victories over two quality NCAA Division II teams.

The first victory came against St. Joseph’s College of Indiana on Dec. 9, where Olivet won on the road 75-73.

During Winter Break, the men traveled across the Pacific Ocean where they spent a week enjoying the island of Oahu, Hawaii. They also played against their second NCAA Division II opponent, BYU-Hawaii, and won 80-77.

The Tigers are still alive in the CCAC. The final stretch will surely be a race to the buzzer.

Remaining Men’s Basketball Games • 1/29 at Robert Morris University (Ill.) 7:30 p.m.

• 2/1 Indiana University-South Bend 8:15 p.m.

• 2/5 Roosevelt University (Ill.) 3:00 p.m.

• 2/8 Holy Cross College (Ind.) 7:30 p.m.

• 2/12 University of St. Francis (Ill.) 3:00 p.m.

• 2/15 at St. Xavier University (Ill.) 7:00 p.m.

• 2/17 at Chicago State University (Ill.) 7:00 p.m.

• 2/19 Robert Morris University (Ill.) 3:00 p.m.

• 2/22 at Indiana UniversitySouth Bend 8:00 p.m. (EST) • 2/26 at Roosevelt University (Ill.) 3:00 p.m.

• 3/1-5 CCAC Tournament • 3/16-22 NAIA National Tournament Kansas City, Mo.

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Majors All-Star comes home 4rachel kearney

rkearney@live.olivet.edu

After the final game of his high school career, Ben Zobrist thought he was done playing baseball.

Thanks to Olivet, he wasn’t.

The former Olivet baseball player and current Tampa Bay Rays All-Star returned to speak to the Olivet community and put on a baseball clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 26. He and his wife, Julianna, a Christian rock singer, stayed through Thursday as well so Julianna could perform in chapel.

Zobrist shared his testimony during chapel on Wednesday.

That same day he helped the baseball team conduct a clinic that gave baseball instruction to around 150 elementary and middle school kids.

Clad in Olivet gear, Zobrist gave some tips and communicated one-on-one with the young baseball players as Olivet players and coaches led stations that emphasized different skills such as sliding and pitching.

He ended the hour-long clinic by sharing his testimony and signing autographs and taking pictures with the kids.

Zobrist also spent time with the baseball team. He ate dinner with the players before the clinic and attended a practice to give some pointers.

“He was super nice. I was sur-

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An eager, up-and-coming baseball player assures Ben Zobrist that he will win in a sliding drill during the clinic put on by Zobrist and the Olivet baseball team on Jan. 26. prised,” said senior baseball player Chris Hammett.

Sophomore Matt Davenport agreed, noting how he interacted with the team.

“He was joking around with us

before the clinic just like he was one of us,” he said.

At one point in time, he was just that. As a Eureka, Ill. native, Zobrist attended Olivet from 2000-2003 before transferring to

Dallas Baptist College.

Zobrist’s involvement at Olivet included serving as a resident assistant in Chapman and being a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He expressed dur-

ing chapel that his time at Olivet was among the most formative years of his life.

“This is where I learned to listen to God and let Him lead me,” he said.

TigerBall proves to be tough competition 4david parker

Remaining Women’s Basketball Games

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The women’s basketball team continues to climb in the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) Division 1 rankings and to dominate the statistical rankings.

Currently their record stands at 17-4 and 2-0 in conference. In the Jan. 24 NAIA poll, the Tigers were ranked 21, up one spot from the previous week. Their average points per game of 105.05 leads all women’s divisions of college basketball in the nation, as well as leading NAIA Division 1 in several other categories, including total rebounds, assists, steals, and turnover margin.

While the team is certainly pleased with their success, they have no desire to become complacent.

“Our goals are to beat St. Xavier, go to Nationals, and move up in the rankings,” said junior guard Holly Schacht.

The Tigers met one of those goals earlier this week, beating St. Xavier, 92-72, on Tuesday Jan. 25. It was their first win this season in which they did not score at least 100 points.

Compared to last season, during which they finished with a record of 16-17, they have certainly made a great deal of progress.

Several players have already shown that improvement. Junior guard Lexie Heinhold, sophomore guard Danielle Tolbert, and senior forward Simone Coburn have each received the distinction of CCAC player of the week during the course of the season.

Coburn additionally leads the

• 1/29 at Robert Morris University (Ill.) 6:00 p.m.

• 2/1 Indiana UniversitySouth Bend 5:00 p.m.

• 2/8 Holy Cross College (Ind.) 5:30 p.m.

• 2/12 University of St. Francis (Ill.) 1:00 p.m.

• 2/15 at Saint Xavier University (Ill.) 5:00 p.m.

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The women’s basketball team travelled to Oahu, Hawaii over Christmas Break. They played two games and won both. team in scoring with 14 points per game, and also leads all NAIA Division 1 players in field goal percentage with a .685 percentage.

Junior forward Denita Phelps averages 5 rebounds a game, while junior guard Danielle Pipal leads the team with 4.4 assists and 3.9 steals per game.

The coaches are certainly pleased with their progress.

“Our girls work extremely hard day in and day out,” said assistant coach Lauren Stamatis. “They know the importance of their in-

dividual roles and are willing to do their part for the betterment of the team.”

While the players have certainly enjoyed their success, they will also remember this season for their two-game trip to Hawaii in December.

“Hawaii was a good bonding experience, and we played well out there, which proved to ourselves we can play anywhere,” said Heinhold.

Pipal agreed, adding that the team .

“We got to do a lot of awesome things while we were there, like shopping at the international markets, surfing, and mopeding,” Pipal said. “It was a lot of fun being in the warmth and getting to swim while there was freezing weather at home. Hanging out with the team is always a lot of fun.”

This season has certainly been a fun one so far for them, and they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for all of their opponents.

• 2/19 Robert Morris University (Ill.) 1:00 p.m.

• 2/22 at Indiana University-South Bend 6:00 EST • 2/26 at Roosevelt University (Ill.) 1:00 p.m.

• 3/1 CCAC Quarterfinals • 3/3 CCAC Semifinals • 3/5 CCAC Championship • 3/16-22 NAIA National Tournament at Jackson, Tenn. TBA