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Beyond Olivet 4rachel kearney rkearney@live.olivet.edu

International Natural disasters kill hundreds

INDONESIA — On Tuesday, Oct. 26, a tsunami and a volcanic eruption killed more than 100 people and left hundreds more homeless within a few hours, Fox News reported.

Mount Merapi erupted and killed at least 18 people, while 800 miles west off the coast of Sumatra an earthquake triggered a tsunami, killing at least 113 people and destroying hundreds of homes. Up to 500 people remain missing. photos by aly gibson

(above) Dr. John Bowling presents this year’s queen, Annie Weaver, with a Bible that has her name engraved on it. “I feel honored,” Weaver said after the ceremony. She also wants to thank Joy Guffey and Molly Lee “for being excellent examples of Christian women for me.”

Annie Weaver crowned 2010 Homecoming Queen (above) Prior to the crowning, Weaver gets a laugh from the audience when she jokes that she’d like to be remembered as the 2010 Homecoming Queen. (left) The court waits with anticipation for Donna McAllister to announce the name of the new queen.

Cadaver rests in anatomy lab After 40 years without one, Reed Hall of Science now owns a body for dissection.

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For the second time in Olivet history, there is a human cadaver on campus.

A cadaver is a dead human body used for dissection so that students can learn about anatomy and complicated organ placement.

Since the building of Reed Hall of Science in 1966, there have only been two cadavers,

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even though there has been a cadaver lab in the building since it was built. The first cadaver arrived in 1972 or 1973, according to Dr. Max Reams, chair of the Department of Physical Sciences. The second cadaver arrived this fall.

Prior to this semester, Dr. Mike Pyle visited Wheaton College, which has facilities for three cadavers. He got contacts from Wheaton and started looking into what Ol-

Student Life: pgs. 4 & 5 In-Depth: pgs. 8, 9, 10 & 11

ivet would have to do to get a cadaver.

The professors in the biology department decided to split the old comparative anatomy class, which focused on the anatomy of animals and compared human and animal anatomy, into two classes. There would be a class for zoology-type majors that focused on the animal anatomy and a class specifically related to human anatomy.

See “Cadaver” on Page 3

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National FBI links attacks on military buildings

WASHINGTON D.C. — The FBI has linked two recent shootings that occurred in the Washington D.C. area and is investigating a possible connection to a third shooting, according to Fox News.

Early on Sunday, Oct. 17, bullets were fired at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Va. Two days later, shots were fired at the south side of the Pentagon. The third shooting occurred on Oct. 26 at a Marine Corps recruiting station in Chantilly, Va. No one was injured in the shootings, and no suspects had been identified as of Oct. 26.

Local Missing student now a homicide case

DEKALB, IL — The disappearance of an art student at Northern Illinois University was recently turned into a homicide case, officials reported to the Chicago Tribune on Oct. 23.

Antinette “Toni” Keller was reported missing on Thursday, Oct. 14. Two days later, human remains were found in Prairie Park, where Keller was headed when she was last seen. Officials said items belonging to Keller were found near the remains.

The FBI is working alongside Illinois state police and more than 40 DeKalb area officers. As of Oct. 26, they had no suspects in the case.

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Glimmer Glances Homecoming weekend

Friday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. Homecoming chapel & chapel dedication, Centennial Chapel 2 p.m. Powder puff football, Snowbarger Athletic Park 3 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 3:30 p.m. Men’s JV basketball vs. ONU alumni, McHie Arena 5 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 5:30 p.m. Women’s basketball, McHie Arena 7 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 7 p.m. Women’s basketball reception, Birchard Gym 7:30 p.m. Men’s basketball, McHie Arena Following game Taste of Olivet, Ludwig Center Dining Room

Saturday, Oct. 30 8 a.m. 25th annual Wendy Parsons 5K run, registration begins at 7 a.m. in Birchard Gym lobby 9:30 a.m. O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids, College Church 1 p.m. Men’s football vs. University of St. Francis (Ind.), Ward Field 3 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 4 p.m. Music Department concert 5 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 7 p.m. Planetarium show, Strickler Planetarium 7:30 p.m. Musical guests Selah and Larnelle Harris with comedian Taylor Mason, Centennial Chapel 9:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet, Ludwig Center

Sunday, Oct. 31 8 a.m. President’s prayer breakfast, Chalfant Hall

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A fire began at 6:30 a.m. in the fitness center next to MVNU’s arts building on Oct. 25.

Firefighters contained the flames at 3 p.m. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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A fire in a nearby building threatened to spread to the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Monday, Oct. 25, according to the Mansfield News Journal in Mansfield, Ohio.

The fire began around 6:30 a.m. in the Bodi N Balance Fitness Studio in downtown Mount Vernon. Firefighters arrived on the scene within three minutes.

The fire appeared to be contained until shortly after noon,

when flames began spreading to the north end of the building, near MVNU’s arts building, Buchwald Center. Firefighters evacuated the structure as a safety precaution.

According to a press release on MNVU’s website, flames shot up the wall that was shared by the adjacent buildings. Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles, the Mansfield News Journal said.

The release stated that although firefighters could not enter Buchwald Center until after 2 p.m., they kept the campus safe by cutting a hole in the skylight of the building to pressurize it so the

flames would not spread.

The fire was finally contained at around 3 p.m. The university building sustained smoke and water damage. Initial damage estimates were between $1.5 and $2 million, the Mount Vernon News reported.

However, the fitness center was a total loss and would need to be torn down, Assistant Fire Chief Chris Menapace told the News.

Investigators planned to assess the arts building on Thursday, Oct. 28. An on-scene investigation to determine the cause of the fire has not yet taken place.

ASC approves exercise science club The Associated Student Council has given approval for an exercise science club.

According to junior Shara Southerland, one of the club’s founders, the group will provide a venue for graduate students and clinicians to share their stories and provide guidance for undergraduate students who are going into the field. The leaders also hope to create a fellow-

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ship among students in the department.

The group leaders are in the process of electing a treasurer and planning the future of the exercise science club. One of their plans is to work with the nursing homes in town, according to Southerland.

–Dana Peterson, dpeters1@live.olivet.edu

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Who knew this ‘cadaver’ happen at Olivet?

‘We talk about complex processes, and it is a different thing to be able to experience it with tactile senses.’

Continued from Page 1 The students in the program that specifies in human anatomy were frustrated with having to memorize the animal anatomy, so there was positive feedback when students discovered they might be using a cadaver.

“I was really excited when I found out ONU would be getting a cadaver,” said senior Kevin Greene, who is a pre-dental major. “It’s just more what we need to learn. Before the cadaver, we would just be using a cat and comparing the anatomy of the human body with that of a cat.”

The use of a cadaver allows biology-related majors to get a good idea of what would normally have been an illustration in a textbook.

“For years, I’ve been looking at diagrams, drawings and videos to help clarify what our own bodies look like. However, none can

do justice,” Greene said. “I just remember the one thing I kept repeating as I was working on my dissection: ‘This is so beautiful.

Thank you, Lord, for creating us with such intricacy.’”

Since there are 41 students in the anatomy class, each student is given a small section to work on and can see the dissection that the other students performed.

“We talk about complex processes, and it is a different thing to be able to experience it with tactile senses,” Pyle said.

As they work on their dissections to discover more about the human body, students have not forgotten the life of the donor: a 92-year-old female whom Pyle named Gracie, because donating her body to science was a gracious thing to do for these students.

“Seeing the cadaver for the first time was a bit surreal,” senior Libby Devine said. “To think of

this donor’s life and willingness to support education is a very special commitment… It has definitely confirmed my decision to [donate my body to science].”

Biology students have discovered the key to working with the cadaver: patience.

“It is tedious work and takes a while to orient yourself and make sure you are identifying all the things you need to [identify] correctly,” Devine said.

Pyle said he hopes to get two cadavers for next year, as there may be more interest in their dissection among the biology majors, and possibly the exercise science majors as well.

Students who have worked with the cadaver look positively on their experience.

“I think having a cadaver is very helpful in the total understanding and appreciation of the human body,” Devine said.

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Alyssa Chenoweth and Blaine Manning learn about the body by dissecting a cadaver that was donated.

Tribunal becomes judicial branch for clubs Metzger resigns as The Associated Student Council tribunal has expanded its role at Olivet to include supervising and disciplining clubs and honor societies on campus.

In previous years the tribunal’s duties have been limited to interviewing executives and meeting with student council members who are not fulfilling ASC requirements.

They also decide on disputed elections and settled controversies between ASC members, said Grace Mantarian, VP for Student Relations.

The tribunal, which consists of three representatives per class from the sophomore, junior and senior classes, will now serve as both a peer advisory board and a disciplinary council for the clubs.

“There are so many groups doing some great things on campus and off,” said junior Bethany Abbott, tribunal chairperson. “We want these clubs to feel that they are heard.”

The advisory board will meet with each club’s president and

treasurer in order to learn about the goals and activities of each club and to make sure the group understands ASC’s policies and regulations, Abbott said.

The disciplinary council will be responsible for determining what happens to a club that has abused ASC’s policies.

“It is the hope of ASC that this tribunal council will act as further accountability for various clubs and organizations,” Abbott said.

–Autumn Keiss, ankeiss@live.olivet.edu

Bike theft slows down student Athina Morehouse temporarily loses her fastest way to get around campus - her bike.

Brandon Metzger stepped down from his position as junior class chaplain in early October.

He gave his resignation to the Chaplain’s Office shortly before fall break, according to University Chaplain Mark Holcomb.

Holcomb said Metzger dropped the position because he is overloaded this semester with classes, work and traveling nearly every weekend as the preaching ambassador for Institutional Advancement.

“I cannot fully commit myself

to the chaplain position, and the class needs someone who can fully invest all of their time into the position,” Metzger said.

“In most cases like this, [the resignation] is related to something personal, like an issue morally,” Holcomb said. “I’m glad to say that is not the case this time.”

Junior class president Mitch Johnson announced at chapel on Tuesday that Morgan McPherson will be taking his place.

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Junior Athina Morehouse’s bike was stolen on Oct. 12. It was the last day of Fall Break for ONU students.

Public Safety found the bike abandoned by a garage near Grand Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 14, after classes had resumed.

Because Morehouse is a dwarf, she had a hard time getting around campus for a few days without her bike.

“For every two steps you take, I take three,” Morehouse said. “I have to leave at 7:10 to get to a 7:30 class. I rely on Stanley [my bike] to get everywhere I go.”

Morehouse said she appreciates students who go out of their way to help her when she needs it.

“Students have never been rude,” she said. “Even though I can’t reach the silverware [in Ludwig], somebody will always get it for me if I ask.”

Morehouse has learned her lesson and reminds fellow students that locking up bikes is important, especially when going on a break.

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BFF: Together again at last 4jessica cohea jcohea@live.olivet.edu

They met in sixth grade, when they were the only boys in their class. They did not really have a choice of being friends or not.

Who else would they have talked to? Girls? Not at that age.

Four freshmen guys from Chapman Hall have been friends since they met back in sixth grade in Bolingbrook, Ill. Life may have taken them to different parts of the country throughout the years, but these four students, with the help of their moms, have made it to Olivet together.

Andrew Burrington, Josh Pierce, Victor Sassano and Jesse Stanford are not the typical group of friends.

Most junior high friends are surprised to see each other again once they get to the college level. These four knew back in 6th grade that they would end up at Olivet together though.

“Andrew’s mom had her heart set on us coming to this school.

She said that since sixth grade,” Pierce said. “We were like, ‘Uhh photo by aly gibson …. sure’.”

The boys made a pact to stay together throughout their lives, but Andew Burrington, Josh Pierce, Jesse Stanford and Victor Sassano met in the sixth grade. They made a pact to Pierce said he did not really think stay friends throughout their lives and despite moving to different states, they all ended up here at Olivet. it would last, though they were think much of it until they actu- received their acceptance letters, and interests, but Pierce said they “My favorite Bible verse is but the fourth, Pierce, took a little are all friends because of one rea- Proverbs 27:17. ‘Iron sharpens ally had to apply for schools. willing to try. Stanford agreed.

As the years past, these brother- persuading.

“I always thought that it would son. iron, so as one man sharpens an“We talked on the phone when be awesome, but I figured that like friends spent as much time as “We have a really funky sense other.’ My relationship with these all of a sudden the three of us had of humor.” the odds of it actually happen- possible together. three friends of mine has sharp“I can’t tell you how many gotten to come here. We’re all ing were slim, and so I didn’t put The guys have become so close ened me in mind, body, heart and much hope in it happening,” he times we’ve stayed up late play- like ‘This could happen. Josh you that they have actually started to spirit,” Sassano said. “My biggest ing games and just acting ridicu- have got to come,’” Burrington regularly develop phrases that lesson from this friendship is that said. said.

After Burrington’s mom started lous,” Stanford said. only they understand. It is their on this journey of life, a lot of care Their persuasion worked.

Eventually the four unfortumentioning the idea to the boys, “code.” should go into relationships, beHere they are, together again she also began pitching the idea nately had to separate. Pierce “Man, I’m taking heavy dam- cause whether you know it or not, to their moms as well. That was moved to North Carolina; Sas- at last. Pierce and Sassano are age,” Pierce said. they influence you tremendously, enough to get the ball rolling. The sano moved to Indiana; Stanford now one pair of roommates while This means that he just saw a and you can learn a lot.” seed had been planted in the boys’ received an internship in New Burrington and Stanford share a pretty girl, but does not want to Their time at Olivet together is minds so all the moms had to do York and Burrington stayed in room. say “Wow, she’s cute” out loud. It limited, but that does not seem to “We tend to hang out with each is a way to get the point across to bother the long-time friends one Naperville. was be persistent.

“We were all spread out,” Burr- other more than anyone else,” the other friends without anyone bit. They are not nervous about “They kind of forced us in a Pierce said. “We will have our else in the room knowing what the future of their friendship. way. Put it in the back of our ington said.

Finally it came time for the days where we do separate, but exactly is going on. minds. ‘You should go to Olivet.

“After how long we’ve known You guys should go to school to- boys to start their college search. for the most part, we are always Throughout the years together, each other, I’d say we’ll stay [in gether. Let’s go where they go,’” They all applied to Olivet, but together.” the boys have really had an im- contact as much as] we were They may not look like they pact on one another. They have when we were separated no matother schools too.

Pierce said.

Three of the four friends de- should be friends on the outside learned life lessons from being ter where we all go,” Burrington The boys let their moms say what they wanted and did not cided to come to Olivet once they due to their differing tastes, styles such close companions. said.

TOMS event combines charity and creativity

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The TOMS Jamboree took place on Oct. 15 outside of Ludwig. Students picked up their TOMS shoes and decorated the white canvas with paint. The event featured music by Nick Bays’ Band and Joey Ramirez. Students such as senior Emily Martin (right) took the time to make their pair unique. For every pair of shoes a student bought, a pair was given to a child in a developing country. Thanks to Olivet 270 people overseas have a new pair of shoes.

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It’s time to make time for God 4Hannah rowen hcrowen@live.olivet.edu

Do you know what is difficult?

Being a busy college student.

We all have our crazy schedules, but there is one thing that should never be pushed aside even through the classes, assignments, jobs, family or friends: God. On a daily basis I read one, maybe two Bible verses on a little note card and pray for a combined total of about an hour. I stay connected to God through devotions in classes and with praise music playing in the background, but most days I do not take the time to stop what I am doing and focus solely and wholly on God. Martin Luther once said that if he felt too busy to pray for

Devotional Thought one hour, he would stop everything and pray for two hours. He recognized the temptation to forget about his devotional time and he knew Satan would be ready to decimate his ability to live for the Lord if he was not spending those crucial moments with Him. Why is it so easy to fall out of a routine, especially when it involves spending intimate time with God? Satan spends all his time searching for times when we are busy. He places the thought in our heads that if we skip one day

of prayer it will be okay. Then he does it the next day and the next day. Soon it has been a month and the only time God has heard from us is when we pray over our food.

I am not saying we should not be responsible and focus less on completing our homework on time. No, I am suggesting that we do not let Satan win. We need to ignore those “I will put it off until tomorrow” thoughts and spend time with God. “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” That is a promise found in Matthew 6:33. If we keep our end of the deal, God is and always will be faithful to see us through whatever we may be dealing with.

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Speaker Joe White plays the role of a Roman cross builder, constructing a cross from a 15 foot tree.

Students to attend After Dark event 4Autumn keiss ankeiss@live.olivet.edu

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Hills and McClain residents competed for the Holy Grail, the turtle pictured above.

Hills and McClain face off in quest for the Holy Grail 4Nicole Devries ndevries@live.olivet.edu

The men of Hills Hall were victorious in the first ever Quest for the Holy Grail against the women of McClain on Oct. 15.

Each of the four floors from both buildings was its own team.

All eight teams were given a clue at the start of the quest that would lead them to their next clue.

Earlier in the evening, Hills Resident Assistant, Jimmy Phillips, hid the clues he had written all around campus.

“The [clues] made you think, but you didn’t have to spend a ton of time on each one. It made the game interesting without making it impossible,” sophomore Caylee Wagner said.

While teams decoded and sought for the next clue, the Resi-

dent Assistants from Hills and McClain roamed the campus, looking for students to tag. If an RA tagged a student, they had to escort the student back to ‘jail,’ also known as the McClain lobby, where the student had to stay for about three minutes.

“It was crazy. I was running around like a mad woman,” said sophomore Sara Warner.

Warner used strategy to avoid being caught by an RA from Hills.

“I was walking to Reed and the trick was not to look suspicious, so I walked by myself instead of with a group. I pretended to talk on my phone and walked right past him,” she said.

Hot chocolate, doughnuts and juice, provided by Resident Directors Mary Margaret Reed and Brandon Davey waited for the

students who got tagged.

After finding all the clues, teams had to unscramble the letters on the back of each clue to locate the Holy Grail. The guys on 3rd floor Hills won the quest finding a small hidden turtle, the representative Holy Grail, inside a hole in a tree outside of Hills lobby. When asked, everyone eagerly said they would participate in the event again.

“I would definitely do the quest again. I thought it was a lot of fun and a great way to bond with the people on my floor.” Wagner said.

Phillips said he has had great feedback from participants.

“I told everyone we would do it again next semester. They asked if we could do it sooner,” he said.

“I guess that speaks for the fact that it was very successful.”

Seniors Bill Ratthahao and Nick Klomstad are doing everything in their power to ensure Olivet students have access to the After Dark concert event at Illinois State University on Nov. 2.

Olivet senior Bill Ratthahao and graduate student Jerad Koch want to make sure Olivet students have access to the concert.

“We’re hoping to get at least a hundred people to go,” Koch said. “We’re in the process of bidding on the school buses. If that doesn’t work out we’ll carpool.”

Every year After Dark travels to about 20 colleges, Koch said.

The event advertises itself to a secular audience.

“They don’t advertise as Christian because people wouldn’t come,” Koch said.

However, while the event doesn’t travel to Christian schools, those working with the program also want to reach out to “lukewarm” Christians.

Geoff Todd, the main marketer and planner of After Dark, contacted Koch and told him about the event.

“GT was director of a camp I worked at last summer,” Koch said. “When he was at ISU he called us to come down.

“He said, ‘I know there’s a need at Christian universities.

We don’t go to them because that’s not what we’re looking for, but I know lukewarm Christians can be in more danger than non-

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Christians, so I want you to get the word out.’”

Koch is trying to do just that.

He had originally planned to print 350 fliers and pass them out at class chapels, but a storm delayed the plan.

The fliers will now be passed out during lunch and around the quad. They advertise a concert featuring indie rock artist Matt Wertz and Christian hip-hop artist Thi’sl.

Joe White, director of Kanakuk Kamps, will present a message at the concert that focuses on the question: is Jesus relevant today?

“He’s an amazing man. I have had the ability and the honor of hearing him speak,” Koch said.

“He is considered one of the most dynamic, compelling, and inspirational speakers of our time.”

White presents his message in an easy-to-remember format.

“He takes on the role of a Roman cross builder, starting from a 15 foot tree and constructing a cross.”

Despite the planning that went into taking Olivet students to After Dark, there are still some challenges.

Ratthahao describes problems such as “the event is on a Tuesday night, it’s an hour and a half away, it’s at a state school, and the issues of curfew and transportation.”

Even though orchestrating the transportation of students may be difficult, Rattahao is still working to take people to After Dark and hopes to see people allowing their lives to be changed by Christ.

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Concert series kicks off with Jamestown Story 4Aly Gibson agibson1@live.olivet.edu

The band Jamestown Story played a show at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, kicking off the Collision Radio Concert Series that will continue throughout the semester.

The two-man band, comprised of musicians Dane Schmidt and Brandyn Anderson, traveled from St. Paul, Minn. to be the first band to play in the Collision Radio Concert Series at Higher Grounds. Their sound, dubbed as acoustic pop, has been years in the making.

Schmidt started Jamestown Story in 2003, going by the name “And Then I Turned Seven.” As the band started to gain popularity, it released its first CD, entitled “Broken Summer” in August of 2003. Once a full band was added to the lineup, they began touring the country playing shows at venues across the country, large and small. During the touring process, a 5-track CD was released called “The Jamestown Story,” which ultimately lead to the band taking on that name since the previous name was difficult for fans and concert-goers to remember.

After different band members shuffled in and out of the scene, Schmidt switched gears and joined the band Sing It Loud to play drums. When Sing It Loud signed to Epitaph Records in 2008, they were ready to embark on tour full-time. Schmidt took a break to record Jamestown Story’s “The Prologue” CD, then racked up two months of touring with Sing It Loud.

After realizing that the prolonged touring life was not for him, Schmidt left Sing It Loud and decided to see where sales of “The Prologue” took him, hoping that new and old JS music would generate buzz among fans. By November of 2008, he released another full-length album called “Love vs. Life”, selling over 50,000 songs on iTunes.

In January of 2010, the band released yet another CD entitled “Never Enough” and Schmidt added friend and piano-player Anderson into the mix. After they worked together to release a CD of covers, they took the summer off to begin work on new material for an upcoming album.

Different opportunities presented themselves to the band, getting them more and more recognition

along the way. Schmidt’s task of selling the band’s songs on iTunes paid off in substantial ways. They then started going through a company that did promotions for musical artists to get their tracks played on television, getting deals with shows such as MTV’s “The Real World” and ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”.This solidified their reputation and Jamestown Story started seeing their iTunes sales rise exponentially. The total sales for all Jamestown Story tracks stand at around 125,000 songs.

After adjustments throughout the years to the line-up of the band, Schmidt and Anderson are currently working on the next addition to their long list of music.

“It’s a slow process, but it’s coming along well,” Schmidt said.

While they are looking to release the album sometime in late December, the recording is far from over. Jamestown Story has been in the studio recording vocals and instrumental tracks for the new material that will be featured on the next CD, most of their inspiration coming from life experiences that either one or both of them have been through.

“They all have a story,” Schmidt said. “For instance, we’re working on a song about just being a musician and striving to do something big.”

Schmidt says that the new album will not be too different, but the band hopes their fans will ultimately like the new music and tell their friends.

“It’s the same sound, just a better version,” he said. “Any message in our music is left to the interpretation of the listener.”

A break from the studio was greatly appreciated when the concert series tour presented itself.

“We drove out mainly because we just wanted to play a few shows,” Anderson said.

Every venue has a “comfort level,” he said, and Higher Grounds provided a cozy and personal experience for those who came out to listen to Jamestown Story play.

Along with the work that goes into touring and putting together new music, Jamestown Story also finds rewards in their daily grind.

“One reward is being filthy rich…just kidding,” Schmidt said with a laugh.

Anderson said on a more serious note, “I get to do something I enjoy.”

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The band Jamestown Story, made up of Dane Schmidt (left) and Brandyn Anderson, traveled from St. Paul, Minn. to play a show at the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop on Friday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. They were the first band to play in the Collision Radio Concert Series, hosted by Higher Grounds.

Henning juggles career and studies 4Aly Gibson agiibson1@live.olivet,edu

Olivet sophomore, Kyle Henning already has a job worthy of career status.

In his own words, Henning is “an independent concert promoter and music journalist.”

With that title, he is in charge of Collision Radio, a free service to musical artists.

According to Henning, it all started in high school.

“I had an awesome high school radio station,” he said.

“During my four years, I was the music director and station manager as well as ran a show on air.”

Henning enjoyed this radio experience so much he settled on it as a future career.

As graduation approached, he began the search for a college that had a strong radio program. He decided on ONU. Working his freshman year at Shine.FM, he submerged himself into the program. He met and interviewed artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE and Dave Barnes, then decided to take a chance and see where it led.

“It hit me,” Henning said. “I have to take a risk and try to make an impression on the music industry while I am still in

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Sophomore Kyle Henning is an independent concert promoter and music journalist. college and my rent payment isn’t knocking on my door.”

In March of this year, Henning launched collisionradio.com and began offering his service to artists who wanted to tour throughout the Chicago area.

“The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing the artists succeed,” he said. “It’s so rewarding to see them take the stage at a major event.”

Problems still arise, though.

“My biggest challenge is being 19 [years old]. It sounds stupid, but it’s the truth,” he said. “If I have a meeting with a new artist or a phone call with a music

industry exec, the fact that I am so young is a major drawback.”

But this is where Henning’s networking skills come into play.

“After they peek at who I have worked with in the past, we can work past it,” he said.

Another skill that Henning is working at is booking shows through Collision Radio.

“It’s a new frontier for me,” he said. “I’ve booked a few national acts in venues around Chicago and across the country, but I want to learn more about it.”

One way he is getting booking experience though is the start of the Collision Radio Concert Series at Higher Grounds in Bourbonnais. The first band to book and perform was Jamestown Story, who played on Oct. 15. The series will continue throughout the semester, bringing in bands from across the country.

“I’d like for Higher Grounds to really explode into a music venue that students can play at and support,” Henning said.

As more shows come to Higher Grounds, Henning still finds joy in what he does.

“It’s a way for me to do what I love…music,” he said.

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If you think Halloween is just a kid’s holiday, think again. Kids are not the only ones who dress up and scarf down tons of candy.

It is happening here on campus.

On Sunday Oct. 31, ONU will have its annual Candy Costume Fest at 7:30 p.m. in Chalfant Hall.

Candy plays a huge role in Halloween, but costumes are just as important. While some students are buying their costumes and accessories, some decided to take it up a notch and design their own outfits.

“It took about 20 hours to make mine… it was fairly intensive,” junior Emily Goergen said.

Goergen is going as “Alice” from the Disney Movie “Alice in Wonderland.”

Some people go to the Halloween stores around town and pick up their costumes, but Goergen did not have that option.

“The ‘Alice’ costume only went up to a girl’s size 12, so I decided to make my own,” she said. “It is my first costume that I made entirely by myself.”

That was not the only thing that helped her decide to create her own costume. She is also excited about doing the same theme as her sister, who is going as the “White Rabbit” from the film.

“I get to make it as authentic as I like. I want it to look like I stepped out of the movie,” she said.

Junior David Parsons had a similar idea, using Disney films as inspiration.

“I couldn’t find something that looked the way I want it to look,” Parsons said, who is attending the party as the “Beast” from “Beauty and the Beast”.

“I wanted Halloween to be something that my girlfriend would remember,” he said. “Plus, it’s fun.”

Parsons’ makeup alone will take 45 minutes to an hour to apply. This was also not a cheap way to celebrate Halloween.

“It cost me about $80 for all the pieces and makeup,” he said.

Since it costs so much more to create the elaborate costumes, why are students opting to do it?

“Because it’s fun,” said sophomore Nicole Sloan, a second year costume-designing veteran. She is the other half of Parsons’ costume, “Belle.”

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Sophomore Nicole Sloan and junior David Parsons (above) pose as their characters ‘Belle’ and the ‘Beast’ from the Disney film “Beauty and the Beast.” They invested over $80 each into their costumes. Junior Emily Goergen (below) curtsies in her ‘Alice’ costume while attending Halloween festivities at Walt Disney World.

“Dressing up is my favorite part about Halloween,” she said. “It’s my one excuse to dress up really fancy all day.”

When Parsons suggested the theme, Sloan agreed, but had trouble finding the right dress to accompany her character.

“I couldn’t find a good ‘Belle’ dress,” Sloan said. “The costumes in stores are not as good as they could be since they fall apart so easily.”

It took her a month to complete the costume, costing her between $80-90, but she would not trade the experience and artistic creativity for anything.

Just like any other art project, difficulties arose.

“Sometimes it got a little frustrating,” Parsons said about finding the pieces for his costume, “but the more you looked, the more you got.”

For Goergen and Sloan, the hardest parts were the small things like hemming and zippers. They still found immense joy in creating something they can showcase to the rest of the student body, though.

“It’s more satisfying to make your own costume,” Sloan said.

“When I looked at my dress when it was finished, I was so proud.”

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- Doors open at 10:15 a.m. This free event, sponsored by KAT 105.5 and X Country lets the Paramount Theatre play host to a fun and exciting time for all ages. Every visitor is urged to show up in costume for the costume contest before the showing of the film “Mad Monster Party.”

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- Navy Pier

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All Halloween weekend

- Visitors can walk along the famous Navy Pier, which has been transformed into a haunting boardwalk. There are several attractions to attend, such as the “Carnival of Curiosities,” the “Fear Haunted House of Navy Pier,” or the “Adopt a Pet or Pooch Parade.” Prices vary for certain events.

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Volunteers endure weather for drill 4Meagan Ramsay mramsay1@live.olivet.edu

While most Olivet students were sleeping comfortably in their beds, 19 students were on a bus at sunrise headed to the scene of a plane crash at Kankakee County on Oct. 23.

The crash was simulated by Kankakee County to test the emergency services in preparation for a real-life disaster.

ONU students were part of that simulation, acting as victims, looters and media.

Those who participated mostly chose to do so because it seemed like a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Junior Jessica Voss thought it was a good way to help the community while having fun. Sophomore Marcus Reynolds, on the other hand, was seeking credit for his criminal justices course.

Students assigned as victims each had an injury that required attention from emergency workers at the crash site. They were given make-up to imitate a real-life health issue.

Voss portrayed an asthmatic firefighter who forgot to put her mask on and could not breath.

She had black paint around her mouth and nose to imitate smoke inhalation.

Sophomore Alexia Wilson had a very realistic burn painted on her right arm and a large gash on face. Many volunteers at the event were surprised at the accuracy of the fake wounds and their detailed grotesqueness.

Looters had the task of

sneaking into the crash scene while evading the police. Freshman Zach Mannor told an officer he was part of the media in an attempt to break into the site.

While he was not sly enough to trick the police, he was able to get away with clothing that was expelled from suitcases during the crash.

“It was fun running around to evade the police. My adrenaline was going the whole time,” Mannor said.

Members of the media had a rough time gaining information and access to the crash site. Senior Matt Reynolds participated in the drill to get some photography experience. Officials threatened to arrest him for being in the field, too close to the plane.

While the looters enjoyed running from the police and the media benefitted from experiencing resistance, those who played the victims had a less enjoyable day.

Voss said the emergency workers were unorganized and she waited for an hour without receiving treatment.

The weather deterred most

victims from enjoying their time lying on the ground, as temperatures were low and rain lasted much of the morning. That experience was enough to dissuade them from participating again next year.

Marcus Reynolds said the rain ruined his chances at enjoying the simulated disaster.

“I wouldn’t do it again, no way,” he said.

Olivet’s Environmental Safety Specialist, Ray Wissbroecker, helped organize the students for the drill. He said that overall the event was successful in preparing the workers for a real disaster.

Having student involvement was part of that success.

“It was helpful to have them participate,” he said. “It was nice to see them involved and able to play such a big role.”

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A plane that took off from Midway Airport hit a flock of geese on Oct. 23. During an emergency landing, the plane, carrying 167 passengers, crashed at the Kankakee Airport. CERT, ESDA, firefighters, paramedics and police officers from several neighboring towns were among the many organizations that responded.

This is the scenario that this year’s Kankakee County Disaster Exercise was based on.

Well over 400 people participated in the mock tragedy, according to lead planner for the drill, Captain Mike Casagrande, head of the fire prevention division for the Kankakee City Fire Department.

Volunteers came from Olivet, Kankakee Community College and Riverside and St. Mary’s hospitals.

The participants acted in several different roles. Some were victims, some played as looters and various others were on the media team.

The day started with a fuselage being set on fire. The flames were quickly extinguished, but then the passengers needed to be rescued. The emergency personnel began triaging these victims and send-

ing them to the hospitals. At the hospitals, the employees were able to practice their emergency procedures as well.

There was also a family reunification center where communication teams were able to work out their systems too.

The drill was put on through Homeland Security, Casagrande said. The county was to host a training exercise for different emergency response organizations throughout the county. The scenario had to be one that could potentially happen in the Kankakee area.

“Could we manage a disaster on this scale?” Casagrande said. The drill was supposed to answer that very question.

He said he saw a lot of “good stuff” happening, but the weather got in the way.

It started raining not very long after the start of the event. He did not get a chance to see the crash site.

“I just know that we had a drill and it’s done,” he said. “You don’t necessarily see everything when you are so close to it.”

Evaluators of the event will meet with Casagrande in a week or two to let him know what needs to be worked on since he could not be at every station to see for himself. Casagrande believes that on his end of the event, the planning side, he could have been better prepared.

“I could have done better planning,” he said, “but I’m critical of myself.”

The Red Cross contributed to this event too. They were there to train the hospital employees how to use the Patient Connection program.

This computer database is set up with information on disaster victims, so that concerned family members can find their loved ones. Family members can call the Red Cross and ask for information. The

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Red Cross can then access the database and give them updates if available. The Patient Connection system only describes the victim, gives a name if it is available and has their current location if that information exists. This system does not give health updates or death notices, according to Kelly Reffett, Executive Director for the Red Cross’ Kankakee County branch.

While setting up the drill, the arrangement was to test the Red Cross’ call system in conjunction with this database and to train the hospital staff on how to input victim information. At the last second, however, plans changed, but not all of the necessary people were informed.

Calls were being made that should not have been and Red Cross employees were unaware that the calls were part of a drill.

It ended up being a miscommunication. It had nothing to do with a problem in the Red Cross’ system.

Reffett did recognize the amount of effort volunteers put into their acting though.

“Some of them were crying real tears,” she said.

A portion of the volunteers acted as concerned family members, and Reffett appreciated their hard work.

“Folks [on our end] can really test their skills with that,” she said.

The police officers learned a valuable lesson on security as well. They were there to secure the perimeter of the site and to only let authorized people in. The looters and media team should not have been able to gain access easily, but the actors were dropped off within the site perimeters.

Casagrande noticed that participants wanted to quit too early. He started getting calls from them wanting to leave because of the rain.

“We needed to keep going to fulfill the government rules.”

In order to receive the grant from the government to fund the event, a certain time limit had to be met.

Even though there were a few issues, Casagrande thought the event was successful.

“I think it went fairly well for as large as it was … and none of this would have been possible without the volunteers.”

Just as if it were an actual plane crash, policemen like Sgt. Dave Anderson, patrolled the area trying to keep out looters and media.

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At Olivet, Krause works as a microbiology TA and is involved with Going Green, Compassionate Ministries and intramurals. She works as a lifeguard at the YMCA, plays the bagpipes and is in drum corps in Chicago. After graduation Krasue plans on attending medical school. In ten years, she would either like to start an orphanage or work as physician for the Amish. She says that her experience at Olivet has given her a deeper faith in God’s plan for her life.

“God might have something entirely different planned, so, like most of us, I’ll just have to wait and see.”

Wesley Sprauge Mechanical Engineering Sprauge is an RA and is involved in both on- and offcampus ministries here as well as intramurals. He has traveled with a ministry team for two years and has been an ambassador for almost a year.

He leads worship at Parlor and College Church.

Wes is originally from Lima, Ohio, and decided to come to Olivet because he wanted to go to a Christian school that also had an engineering program.

Wes Siscoe Philosophy of Religion Wes is Senior Class Chaplain, Student Representative to the Honors Council, co-captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team, and Admissions Ambassador.

After graduation Wes hopes to go to graduate school but first participate in a non-profit organization.

His favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11.

“This verse affirms God’s ability to take my present situation and use it for His glory. It gives me confidence that He will lead me in the best direction.”

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Pleasant has been involved in many music groups on campus helping lead worship. She has traveled with a Public Relations worship band for two years and with other campus worship bands. She is currently an RA and works in the Admissions Center.

After graduation she hopes to lead a Bible study for high school girls no matter where she is living. She would also like to use her talents as a musician.

Her role model is her mother.

“My mom is the most influential person in my life,” said Pleasant. “Of course many girls say their mom, but I can honestly say that there has never been someone who has invested in me more or cared for me as much as she has.”

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Devine was born in Elgin, Ill., but spent two years in Vienna, Austria, because her dad was a teacher at a Christian International School. After graduation, Devine plans on taking one year off and then will head to medical school.

“During that year, I am not quite sure what exactly God has planned, but I sense that something big is going to happen, both in me and through me. I’m excited to have this year to do something I’ve never done before...which is not go to school in the fall,” said Devine.

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Jerry Scheller Digital Media Graphics Scheller is the Vice President of Publicity for ASC, an RA, and sings in the Proclamation Gospel Choir. After graduating from ONU he hopes to use his talents to work in a marketing agency or a large corporation as a Graphic Designer.

Scheller’s favorite Bible verse is Matthew 5:14.

“It reminds me to be a light unto the world no matter where I am.”

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Greene is an RA, plays basketball, soccer and football intramurals, is involved in Going Green, Chemistry and Equestrian clubs, plays drums for Adventure Church and serves in College Church Children’s Ministry. He also is a YMCA basketball coach and has participated in 3 MIA missions trips.

Greene says that coming to Olivet was definitely a “God thing.” In ten years he would like to be a dentist working in the mission field. The most influential people in his life are his RDs, professors and friends.

On campus, Kee has been involved in Orpheus Choir, Testament Men’s Choir, Party With Jesus, Mr. ONU, Broadway Revue, Chapel Band and intramurals.

“I wanted to attend a college that not only preached the Christian faith but even more importantly, lived and breathed it. The Lord continued to open the doors for me to come here. I wouldn’t change a thing.”

After college, Kee plans on using his Spanish skills in the business field but is also very interested in doing missions overseas.

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Weaver is a Mission Possible leader, an RA, Kappa Delta Pi Vice President, Prayer Warriors paticipant, Sister 2 Sister, Environmental Science TA, intramurals participant and leader of a Bible study for high school girls with her roommates.

“The greatest thing I will take from Olivet is a renewed passion for learning. As Dr. Quanstrom once said, ‘For those of us who follow Christ, study is worship’.” Weaver’s future plans are to work with children, and she also hopes to lead a Bible study for young women.

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Is the grease worth the Flex in Red Room?

When you think of a good, juicy lars depending on which type chicken sandwich, what is the of sandwich you purchase. A first place that comes to mind? student could go to Denny’s, I know what you are thinking – use their SDC for the 15 perChick-fil-A. Unfortunately, we cent off purchase and get a hudo not have this mouthwatering mongous breakfast for under restaurant here on campus, but $5. Now that’s a deal. some may argue that we have After seeing all the new glitz the next best thing. and glam and trying out the The Red Room, although new foods, many students, innot a new food location, has cluding myself, have a tough revamped and reopened as The time choosing the Red Room Red Room Grill and Noshery. as a consistent dining option.

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Education system shows that students aren’t doing enough 4AU’DREA LACEY alacey1@live.olivet.edu

“Are you smarter than a fifth grader?”

This question addresses a larger issue in our country than just the title of a television show: how smart are Americans?

Watching the show for the first time a couple of weeks ago, I was appalled at the adult contestants but at the same time ashamed to admit I didn’t know half of those answers. As I blindly groped the facts that I knew, I began to doubt my own knowledge of facts in geography, history and more.

I don’t consider myself to be stupid, but I can probably stand to know a little more. After all, I am a college student who should certainly be more knowledgeable than a fifth grader.

People talk about the state our nation is in economically and educationally. What a sad state it is. The economy is taking a turn for the good, but unfortunately the state of our schools is in a rut.

Some people question the need for good teachers, but I think the state of our problems stems from more than that. Students are a problem too. In order to have a functioning school system, we need hard-working students and dependable teachers.

America is dealing with an education “crisis” in which the teachers are being evaluated and the curriculum is being revamped. I believe schools need to spend more time assessing the students though. I’m not say-

ing we shouldn’t pay attention to what exactly the teachers are doing in the classrooms and possibly rework the curriculum, but what good would it be to breed a new kind of teacher and spruce up the curriculum when the student spends more time texting in class anyway?

I am not a perfect student either. I admit there are days when I don’t go to class or I haven’t even looked at the syllabus much less the homework. If the teachers and the curriculum were the only problem, we would all have perfect attendance records. Students need work too.

We have a beautiful campus, dedicated professors who care about their students and challenging courses. Yet we still have to make ourselves go to class some days.

If the problem really was just teachers and curriculum, America could easily turn that around. We are glossing over the fact that there is a growing trend of students that just do not care anymore. I’m not saying that all students are lazy, but I doubt that there is a student that can say they have never skipped a class to catch up on another one they slacked off in.

Have you ever heard of a class that “you don’t have to do anything in and still get an A?” I

know that I tend to want to take the easier classes. I only take hard classes when I have to for my major.

Another point of laziness is reading assignments. Students just do not read anymore. I know I don’t do all of the assigned reading. If I do read it I’m not reading to learn, I’m reading just to say I read it. I can honestly say that I do read some of my assignments, but I also can be lazy and not do it at all.

If this is the case here at ONU, could it possibly be the same for many of students across the country?

People complain about the “lack of good teachers.” I’m sure the complaint goes both ways though. Teachers do not necessarily want all “A” students, but they at least want students that try.

They want to know that their hard work is being matched by those in their class.

So the question shouldn’t just be “Is the teacher teaching well?”

It should also be “Is little Timmy doing the work?” While this may not be the overall solution to our education “crisis,” it might be a big start to turning it around for the good.

You can make a student go to school, but you can’t make him think.

‘We are glossing over the fact that there is a growing trend of students that just don’t care anymore.’

Teach for America good idea for graduates 4Rebekah Rakoczy rakoczy@ntha.nthls.com

When I was a senior at Olivet Nazarene University in 2008, I was both exhilarated and terrified. Here I was, with the world outside our school wide open to me, and people constantly asking where I would go and what I would do. Should I look for a job in politics? Or should I apply to graduate school? Instead I chose to become a Chemistry teacher in Indianapolis, Ind. with Teach For America, helping to close the achievement gap for the country’s most underserved students.

It’s no secret that Teach For America is fast becoming one of our country’s top employers of college graduates. Last year, Teach For America had a record applicant class of 46,000 people.

Teach For America’s national corps is attracting the best and brightest from public and private universities nationwide, from English to Engineering majors, twenty-somethings to career changers.

This talented, diverse crowd is signing on to do something intimidating and inspiring: to teach for two years—and often longer—in some of America’s highest-need classrooms and go on to be leaders in the movement to end educational inequity. I am now part of this groundswell of new educators, and I couldn’t be prouder.

For too long in America, demographics and even zip codes have defined children’s destinies.

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But, with the help of Teach For America teachers and many other dedicated adults, more and more of these children are closing the achievement gap. As a teacher, I spend my days in the classroom engaging a new generation of bright young minds. Thanks to Teach For America’s summer training and ongoing professional development, I am growing in my skills and confidence as a teacher every day. Teach For America has taught me the fundamentals of excellent teaching, and now I am putting those principles to work every day in my classroom.

The thing I like best about teaching is that it allows me to live in authentic community with my students. We forge open and honest relationships and work together to overcome adversity. It is incredibly difficult, but it is also incredibly rewarding.

At 15, one of my students had already decided that school was not important to her. She sat in my third period chemistry class, but had a sixth grade reading level and could not solve simple algebraic equations. She told me that she wanted to drop out when

she turned 16. Her plans to leave school are not uncommon in the Indianapolis Public School District; our graduation rate fluctuates around 33 percent. Over the course of last year, this student and I built a relationship. I encouraged her to stay in school and to keep trying. Despite her struggles, she has chosen to stay in school. She stays after school for tutoring, and I drive her home after school every Tuesday and Thursday. I cannot make all of her problems go away, but I do know that I am helping give her the educational opportunity she deserves.

While Teach For America’s corps is a two-year commitment, it is an experience that will have a lasting impact. My fellow corps members and I have already become part of our schools’ communities, bringing together parents, administrators and community members in the pursuit of excellence for our students. Two-thirds of Teach For America’s alumni are still involved with education; some of this country’s biggest education innovators got their start in Teach For America. Others have gone on to important fields like health, law, and government.

The experience has impacted how I look at the world.

One simple choice in the sea of career options can make a world of difference. For me, choosing to join Teach For America was the best decision I could have made.

Rebekah Rakoczy graduated from Olivet in the spring of 2009.

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Democrat’s perspective on political matters 4brett Carmouché bcarmouc@live.olivet.edu

With the midterm elections just around the corner, you may be wondering as to what direction you should take as you go about determining who you want to vote for and why. It is important that you assert a significant amount of “research” as to ensure that you are a knowledgeable voter. Only then can you make an informed decision.

Start by logging on to candidate’s websites, their facebook pages, and yes, even their twitter accounts. Ask others what they have heard about candidates and see if the local or national media has anything to offer. Then, move on to specific issues that you care about and see whether or not your prospective candidate(s) hold similar beliefs. If you can comfortably account for having done all of these things then you should feel at peace.

But, this would not constitute a acceptable opinion by me did I not to offer one.

I suggest that you vote democratic.

Why? It is not because I am myself a selfavowed democrat, or socialist, but because I adamantly believe in the principles which democrats support.

Regardless of the policies or debate at hand, opinions and discussion must be advocated for. We must step back and realize personal ambitions have no place in government. Politics cannot, nor should not be defined merely by party affiliation, but by what inspires an individual. My politics, as are yours, are nothing more but an eclectic mix of life experiences and a hope; a hope to make the world a better place. It is, however, prudent we recall that while we may hold something to be certain, it does not mean that is objectively true. We all view things from a biased perspective and we have to accept that; we have to own it. But we cannot become complacent or fed up.

We cannot employ apathy as a solution to the problems that present themselves. We must realize that we, the people, are in this together, and only together will true change be brought about.

It is not about agreeing with each other, or adopting a belief to be your own, but instead, it is an issue of respect! We must respect those within civil society and realize that it is our differences that make us strong.

Regardless of the issues we face, whether it is poor economy, gay rights, or racism, we must learn to agree to disagree. We must love our neighbors as ourselves. We must learn to speak out. We cannot remain in the shadows of the few. We cannot ex-

pect, nor should we wait upon the government and courts to resolves the issues at hand. Regardless of whatever legislation or decisions come forth, it is we, the people, who must ultimately change. It is we, the people, who answer to God, not our institutions.

So, as you go about making your decision(s), remember, it is not about spreading hatred. It is about love and realizing that it is indubitably our differences that make us strong, not our similarities.

Vote democratic if: • you believe that the tolerance of others is more important than an arbitrary moral code implemented by the majority of society; • you favor a society with a large safety net as opposed to a place where people focus on selfish desires; • you believe the United States should work in tandem with other countries instead of enforcing our personal agenda upon foreign countries; • you believe the environment should and must be protected; • you prefer lifelong imprisonment over capital punishment as to not play God; • you prefer peace over war; • you prefer social justice over capitalism; • you believe in equal rights for all people: gay, straight, black, white, Jew, Gentile, male, female, rich or poor; • you affirm the need for national healthcare and guaranteed health insurance, even under your parent’s policies until you are twenty-six; • you prefer rational debate and policies; • you believe in ending educational inequality and closing the widening achievement gap; • you believe in religious freedom and expression; • and if you do not believe the President to be a Muslim, you own a Che Guevera t-shirt, you refuse to return to Bush era politics, if you happen to know that Russia is not visible from Alaska, and if you agree that Glenn Beck should be admitted into a mental asylum.

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Republicans projected to take back majority 4matt van dyke mvandyk@live.olivet.edu

When taking a look at the candidates running for political positions in Illinois, there is a certain amount of difficulty distinguishing which candidates are best for the job.

The midterm congressional elections are always an important yet sometimes forgotten part of the political cycle. In my opinion, the party which has America’s best interests is the Republican Party.

These upcoming elections are extremely important for Republicans because many polls indicate that the 2008 Obama tidal wave has finally shown signs of regression.

Many people are unhappy with the current candidates in power. In the state of Illinois, there are many up-and-coming candidates that have vowed to “restore America.”

Clearly, spending our way out of debt has not worked; the Republicans have vowed to end the mindless expenditure of the Obama Administration.

The candidate I am supporting for U.S. Representative for the district that Olivet resides in, district 11, is Adam Kinzinger.

Kinzinger is a 32-year-old former Air Force pilot who has lived in the area for the majority of his life. While he is a relative newcomer to federal politics, this is something that I believe will work out in his favor. He will surely bring a fresh view point to Washington since it is clear that we do not have the right people running this country. I believe his strongest issue manifests itself in his representation of the potential incoming class of fiscally responsible congressmen and women.

Something that America does not need is the unnecessary expenditures of the Bush and Obama administrations. Regardless of party affiliation, it’s important at this point in time for congressmen to respect the money that is brought in through taxes. In addition, nearly everyone in this country should be worried about the ever increasing prices of health coverage. Most Republicans, including myself, believe that the Obama administration’s notion of supposed health care reform through Universal Health Care is a wrong move, not to mention it is potentially fatal fiscally. That being said, it’s clear that something has to be done about the rising costs.

Kinzinger has said that in order to make health care more affordable, the rules regarding health insurance should be changed in order to increase competition.

In regards to foreign policy in the Middle East, Kinzinger believes it to be in the interest of the United States to assist the Afghani and Iraqi governments until they have reached a stability which would allow them to flourish. As an Iraq War veteran, Kinzinger has the firsthand experience of being able to speak with the citizens of Iraq and witness the levels of freedom that they now possess. Through his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Kinzinger would undoubtedly help bring a new era by putting the concerns of the citizens first

rather than those of the governing bodies of this nation.

Within the United States Senatorial contest here in Illinois, the politician that I believe has the potential to bring the government back to the people is Representative Mark Kirk. Kirk has served as a U.S. representative of the 10th district of Illinois for the past 10 years and is very much in support of smart government spending. However, in this case, I believe that Kirk serves as a political light in the darkness of the political machine of the Democratic Party of Chicago. The 11th district with which he serves in located in Northern Chicagoland.

Unlike his opponent, he is not a member of the former Blagojevich regime in Springfield. He also has no ties to the Daley Dynasty centered in Cook County even though that is one of the areas his district serves. Kirk is considered by many to be a “moderate Republican” as not all of his policies are strictly based on party lines.

This will serve to foster true bipartisanship rather than the rhetoric used by the hardline Democrats in 2008. I believe that the election of Mark Kirk to the Illinois U.S. Senate seat is what this country needs right now, not another Daley Democrat.

The Illinois gubernatorial race is, in my opinion, the one of greatest concern. Our state has one of the largest deficits of all the states in the Union. The candidate that the Republicans have put up is Bill Brady, an extremely conservative state senator from the Bloomington-Normal area of Central Illinois. Brady faces opposition from former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s old running mate and current Governor Pat Quinn. It is essential that the remnants of Blagojevich’s reign of power be taken out as soon as possible. Just about everyone in Illinois can attest to the corruption at the state level being an embarrassment, and the blame is certainly bipartisan. But the problem at hand is that the corrupt politicians are still the ones with the power. Although I am not an extreme Bill Brady fan, I believe that he is certainly a better option than a former Blagojevich lackey. The situation our state faces is that of extreme debt and Bill Brady plans to do his best to eliminate state programs which waste taxpayer money. Cleaning out the bureaucracy and allowing our economy to return to normal is not only a national issue but a state issue.

Therefore, I find it important to deem that Bill Brady will break the corrupt status quo of Springfield. At the end of the day, a vote for Brady is a vote against old Springfield.

While the issues our country faces at the moment have caused many problems for the citizens of the country, it’s important to remember that the underlying issue of the recent financial collapse was reckless spending by the country. The candidates who plan on serving the best interests of the citizens of Illinois are those who plan on cutting state and federal spending whenever possible. The Republican Party’s goal is to help restore America to the status it was before the recession hit and to do so, the country has to give them the chance.

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GlimmerGlass October 29, 2010 GlimmerGlass October 29, 2010

The Champions of Character plaque was awarded to 204 schools with outstanding sportsmanship.

Athletics earn NAIA award 4jessica cohea

jcohea@live.olvet.edu

The Athletic Department at Olivet was awarded the “Champions of Character” award for the eleventh year.

Schools within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes that received 60 or more points were given the award. This year, 204 schools and 20 conferences were honored, according to championsofcharacter.org.

Olivet received 74 points out of 100 possible. 20 points were deducted due to

photo submitted by Cassie Brainard

Cassie Brainard (left) has been on the women’s tennis team her freshman and sophomore years with teammate Meagan Ramsay.

Brainard serves on and off the court 4geoff fuller gfuller@live.olivet.edu

Game. Set. Match; the words a tennis player like Cassie Brainard hears all the time.

Brainard is a sophomore at Olivet who plays on the Women’s tennis team. She hails from Crawfordsville, Ind., and majors in Elementary Education with minors in Spanish and ESL. Tennis is a major theme for Brainard and has been since seventh grade. She started playing because her step-dad played and she wanted to try something new; this something new ended up taking her many places and eventually Olivet.

“Olivet gave me a really good scholarship and tennis opportunity. That’s part of the reason I came here,” said Brainard. She mentioned Olivet’s good education program, unfamiliar location, and its Christian values were additional perks to come to Olivet.

Aside from its physical effects, tennis has taught her character.

“Being on the tennis team here has really taught me to see the

best in all situations. It’s not easy sometimes, but that doesn’t mean I can’t try,” said Brainard.

This ability to see the best in all situations has been noticed by her teammates. Ashlan Allison, sophomore, thinks it enables her to excel both on and off the court.

“Cassie is a very dedicated person in all areas of her life. She has a drive to excel and puts forth the effort to do so. On the court, this dedication shines through just as much. Cassie is such an encouragement to the entire team on the court. She really shows us all how to be devoted and committed to the team. She cares about us all not only regarding tennis but our lives as well,” said Allison. “Off the court, she puts in this same effort whether it is in the classroom or in any of her other campus activities.”

“Cassie is always friendly. She works hard and does her best both on and off the court,” said Meagan Ramsay, also a sophomore teammate.

Along with other off-court aspects, she participates in yearbook and FCA leadership team.

Alongside tennis, Brainard has a deep relationship with the Lord.

Teammates noted she is always trying to serve him daily and shows her passion for Him wherever and whenever. Brainard’s effort to be like Christ has enabled her to be a reliable teammate and friend to others.

On the court, Brainard always makes sure to give glory to God, especially after long and grueling matches. Cassie realizes that her gift in tennis is a sure blessing from God; something that can only be done with His accordance. Cassie realizes it’s only right to give it back to God. “Cassie was definitely a big contributor in making the new players feel welcome in the beginning of year. She made sure to invite them to events and various activities. She really helped them feel a part of the team even in the very beginning,” said Allison.

So far Brainard has been enjoying her time at Olivet and hanging out with lifelong friends.

She doesn’t know what will come after college but knows God has it all planned.

ejections in soccer and 6 came from other areas.

Points are awarded in five different categories: sportsmanship, integrity, respect, responsibility and servant leadership, according to Gary Newsome, Director of the Athletic Department at Olivet. Olivet adds a sixth criteria of its own, however.

“We add Colossians 3:17 and 3:23,” Newsome said. “If we do number six, everything else falls into place.”

Newsome said the Athletic Department really wants to develop those six criteria.

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Funds raised for breast cancer research 4jenny white

jwhite6@live.olivet.edu

In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Week, the ONU women’s volleyball team and the men’s soccer team will be selling Dig Pink T-shirts at the Tiger football game on Saturday, Oct. 30 for $10. The money will be used to support breast cancer research.

This event is sponsored in co-

operation with Side-out Foundation, which supports volleyball teams across the nation with the event. Profits that the organization accumulates go to hospitals across the country.

The first Dig Pink event took place at Olivet on Oct. 19, when the ONU women’s volleyball team took on Calumet College of St. Joseph, winning in three games. The second was on Oct. 20 at the men’s soccer game when they played against University of

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St. Francis, winning 2-0. $1,500 has been raised for this cause so far this year.

Before, during and after the volleyball match there was also a silent auction with gifts from Tholen’s Garden Center, Aurelio’s Pizza, Studio Fitness Elite, The Zonta Club of Kankakee, Koehler Chiropractic, Ahhh Massage, Papa John’s Pizza and McDonald’s as well as an autographed baseball by Alfonzo Soriano and an autographed Chicago Bears Authentic Helmet given & signed by members of the Chicago Bears.

Olivet has hosted Dig Pink for three years now.

“Last year was very successful for the Dig Pink event,” said ONU volleyball coach Sue Jacobson. “Over $4,000 was raised with the help of the Chicago Bear’s donations.”

In addition to the T-shirts that will be sold at the football game, donations to the Dig Pink event can be submitted online via Sideout’s website: http://www.sideout.org.

Flag football scores a touchdown with students 4david parker

dparker2@live.olivet.edu

Monday through Thursday, the boys’ and girls’ flag football intramural leagues of Olivet Nazarene University are spending their afternoons and nights playing at Fortin Villa.

This fall, it is the most popular intramural sport, with a total of about 30 teams formed into two male leagues and one female league. One of the male leagues plays on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the other plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The female league plays on Mondays and Wednesdays as well. Game times are 4, 5, 8, and 9 p.m.

Tyler Harvey, Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation, thinks that there is a simple reason for its popularity. Football is a manly American icon, so guys easily relate to it.

The new lights at the field installed this semester also help.

“The lights give it a better atmosphere than playing during the day,” said Harvey.

Most people participating in flag football appear to enjoy the new improvements.

“I like it all. The referees know what they’re doing, and it’s fun to go out with a lot of the guys

to play some football,” said Nate Ferris, freshman.

Other students rank flag football over any other intramural sport.

“I’ve played soccer and volleyball, [but football] is definitely the best,” said sophomore James Funk.

There are notable differences between regular football and flag football, such as the eighty yard field, the twenty yard first downs, and limiting each team to seven players on the field at any time.

Regular football has a one hundred yard field, first downs are only ten yards long, and teams are allowed to have a total of eleven players on the field at a time.

However, the most notable discrepancy is the no-contact rule.

The “no contact” rule is in place so players don’t tackle, shove, or do any other purposeful acts that would cause loss of balance or harm to any other players. The rule does not prohibit all touching. This, along with other safety measures, ensures the chances of injury are kept to a minimum.

“I’ve been a part of this program for the last three years, and we’ve only had one person seriously injured enough to call an ambulance. Public Safety [has] a first aid kit available for any [mi-

nor injuries],” Harvey said.

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Both men and women play in flag football. With 30 teams altogether, this intramural sport gives plenty of opportunities for participation.

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Basketball season tips off during homecoming Can new teammates be trained in time?

4rachel kearney rkearney@live.olivet.edu

Rebuild.

That is the theme of this year’s Olivet men’s basketball team, which lost six seniors and All-American freshman Jordan Harks, who transferred to the NCAA Division 1 University of Central Arkansas, since the end of the previous season.

“Things are going slow,” said Ralph Hodge, men’s basketball head coach.

“We will lose some games early, but that doesn’t mean we’re a bad team and that doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.”

The team has added four freshmen, a junior transfer, and two sophomores who exclusively played on the junior varsity team last season. Eight varsity players returned, including red-shirt junior and point guard Antonio Marshall, a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic All-Conference selection.

Marshall led the team in several categories in the 2009-2010 season, including minutes, steals, and assists. Hodge and Marshall both said that the four seniors – guard Matt Mitchell, guard/forward Cory Hainlen, and centers Nick Klomstad and Chuck Rideout – will need to step up this year and contribute more than in past years.

Sophomore Benji Worner is optimistic.

“We may be a different team but we’ll be fine,” he said.

So is Marshall.

“We’re a lot faster this year,” said Mar-

shall. “We’re going to try to be more uptempo.”

Both Marshall and Hainlen said the new players were fitting in well with the team, especially the freshmen.

“Most freshmen are used to winning in high school and still have that winning mindset,” said Hainlen. “They just need to make the switch from high school to college ball.”

Hodge said the team’s initial goal is to be competitive in every game and to get all their players healthy. That includes returning junior forward Brandon Streets who tore his meniscus during preseason and will not hit the court again until Christmas, according to Marshall.

Though no one would deny the fact that there is a lot of learning to be done, there is still a sense of expectation.

“I think one thing we have going for us is the tradition we’ve had,” said Hodge. In the past decade, the Tigers have been to the national tournament seven times and placed five times.

Marshall echoed Hodge’s opinion.

“It’s going to be a learning experience and it’ll take a lot of patience, but the expectations are always going to be the same,” he said. “If we play ONU basketball, we’ll be in the same spot, contending for a conference championship.”

The Tigers open at home October 29 against Point Loma Nazarene for homecoming following the women’s basketball game. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

November Tiger Basketball games Girls’ games 5 - at Aquinas College (Mich.)

6 - at Devenport University (Mich.)

9 - at Judson University 11 - at Clark College (Iowa) 13 - at Ashford University (Iowa) 18 - at Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) 30 - at McKendree University

Boys’ games 5, 6 - at Westminster College (Utah) 9 - at Judson University 12, 13 - at St. Ambrose (Iowa) 16 - Purdue University at home 23 - at Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) 26, 27 - at Southern Nazarene (Okla.)

Nikki Dier and Danielle Tolbert prepare for the upcoming season.

The women have been practicing and working out since August.

Will diligency in the preseason pay off?

4geoff fuller gfuller@live.olivet.edu

The ONU women’s basketball season starts Oct. 29 with an exhibition game against Ohio Christian University in McHie Arena. The season officially starts Nov. 5 at Aquinas College.

The Tigers want to make an effort to improve from last year. The team knew they were going to have a hard year since it was a rebuilding season but they did not realize just how much of a rollercoaster the season would be.

“We knew we were starting from square one last season. We had nine freshman and three transfers. The first half of the season was rough but we had a lot of people to get used to our style of play,” said senior Simone Coburn.

“The team began to really improve from beginning to end. We finished 6-1 [conference] and lost to second-ranked St. Xavier in the conference tournament champion-

ship,” said Coach Doug Porter.

The Tigers will have some different faces on the court this season. Due to the departure of two seniors, Courtney Neil and McCall Kitchell, and two transfers, Laura Johnson and Lexi Russell, there were open spots for Coach Porter to fill.

The players filling the open spots include: Liz Bart, Miranda Geever and Malory Adam, freshmen, and Stephanie Denius and Denita Phelps, junior transfers.

The new players already seem to be fitting in, according to sophomore Rachel Kearney. Freshman Liz Bart already enjoys the Tiger style of play.

“It’s a lot better and more fun that a normal system. It looks chaotic but we know what we’re doing.”

Along with the new faces, expect to see a revamped team spirit and chemistry.

“We have more people and a better flow,” said Kearney. “We’re going to be a better team this season. We want to get to nationals.”

Hall of Fame members inducted 4autumn keiss ankeiss@live.olivet.edu

Four alumni will soon be inducted in ONU’s Hall of Fame.

The reception will take place before the homecoming basketball games, and inductees will receive awards between the men and women’s basketball games, according to Gary Newsome, athletic director.

The four inductees include: Obie Coomer, Dr. Jim Knight, Jenny Kohl-Rogers and Emily Ouimette-Shank. Individuals will be recognized in 1 of 3 categories.

“The Hall of Fame was created to recognize outstanding athletes, coaches and ONU community members,” said Newsome. “These people have brought honor and distinction to ONU athletics.”

Both Kohl-Rogers and Shank are entering the Hall of Fame as outstanding athletes. Kohl-Rogers

was a part of women’s track and field and cross-country while attending Olivet from 1992-1996.

Kohl-Rogers set five records at Olivet and still holds the record for the 3K and 10K runs in outdoor track and field. She was named an National Christian College Athlete Association AllAmerican cross-country runner from 1992-1995 and was named an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes All-American track and field runner from 19931996.

Ouimette-Shank, the other athlete inductee, was a part of the women’s soccer program from 2001-2004. She is the first woman soccer player to be a part of the Hall of Fame.

Ouimette-Shank holds several records. She is Olivet’s career leading point scorer, with 143 points. She also has the most career assists with 27, and once scored four goals in a single match, the most goals scored by

one Olivetian during one game.

In 2001, Ouimette-Shank was named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference freshman of the year and NCCAA Newcomer of the year. The NCCAA selected Ouimette-Shank for the National Tournament All-Tournament Team in 2001 and 2003, and she was named an NAIA Scholar Athlete in 2003 and 2004. Ouimette-Shank was also a part of several NCCAA All-Region and All-American teams.

A coach is also being added to the Hall of Fame. Coomer, Olivet’s men and women’s tennis coach for 14 years and assistant men’s basketball coach for 18 years, is currently the Assistant to the President for Admissions.

As tennis coach, Coomer had over 400 combined wins and 14 combined NAIA National Tournament appearances. He also achieved a 100 percent graduation rate for senior athletes.

In basketball, Coomer has 402 wins and 10 NAIA National Tournament appearances.

While Coomer, OuimetteShank, and Kohl-Rogers are joining the Hall of Fame as coaches and athletes, Knight is joining as a man who has provided meritorious service. He is currently the Registrar at Olivet.

Knight is also a part of the NAIA Member of Emily Liston Award Selection Committee and the Faculty Athletics Representatives Council. He has served as the Faculty Athletic Representative for the past 30 years and has been a broadcasting partner for the men’s basketball team for the past 22 years.

The four new members of the Hall of Fame were chosen by the Hall of Fame committee, which is made up of head coaches, the faculty athletic representative, faculty members, and former head coaches as needed, Newsome said. 83 people have made it in.

CCAC Hall of Fame Class of 2001 John Friend Jim Knight - ONU Larry Watson - ONU Class of 2002 Bill Brucks Jim Darrah Mike Dooley Ralph Hodge - ONU Patricia McLean David Ribbens Class of 2003 Ed Glancy Class of 2005 Al Bruehl Denny Fox Bob Heersema Elliot Johnson - ONU Tom O’Malley Rich Panella Ritchie Richardson - ONU Brenda Williams - ONU Information from ccacsports.com