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Students honor Crouch’s memory Cathy Schutt

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he Olivet community suffered the loss of a dear friend and colleague this past weekend. Phil Crouch, 55, died Saturday, Sept. 24. An ONU grad, he had just begun his third year as an adjunct professor in the nursing department and in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies.

Crouch primarily served as a clinical instructor for Level 1 nursing students and as a Virtual Learning Center (VLC) coach. He also taught health assessment, gerontology and pharmacology courses during his time at Olivet.

Dr. Susan Draine, chair of the nursing department, said that Crouch’s death was a “huge loss” to the community.

Not only had Crouch taught at Olivet, but he had also worked as a nurse and a nurse director at Riverside Medical Center for over 20 years, Draine added.

But family, friends and students will not remember his accomplishments as much as they’ll cherish the amiable and caring individual that he was.

Senior Cynthia Lopez said Crouch was “always willing to put forth time and effort” to make sure students could succeed – including answering phone calls at home when students had questions.

“He truly cared about us,” she added.

Other students agreed.

“He gave me grace on assignments when I needed it,” said senior Sarah Di Monte, who had Crouch for a clinical instructor and a VLC coach. “He was [a professor] that everyone loved.”

Students especially appreciated Crouch’s fun-loving spirit and quirky sense of humor.

“He would always crack jokes when you least expected it,” senior Bryan Stevens said.

Di Monte enjoyed Crouch’s interactive class sessions, especially when he had the class practice “laughing yoga.” “‘Laughing yoga’ is when you force yourself to laugh really hard,” she explained. Crouch would use this technique when working with residents in a local nursing home for the emotional and physical health benefits it provided.

Like Stevens and Di Monte, Level 3 nursing students had a lot of experience working with Crouch, as he taught several classes when they began the nursing program last fall.

But to many, he was more than just a professor; he was also a friend.

“He’s one professor that I actually talked to on the phone

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ONU nursing students will always remember Professor Crouch’s caring heart and quirky sense of humor.

outside of class,” Stevens said.

Stevens recalled discussions he had with Crouch about music and football. A dedicated Green Bay fan, Crouch once even gave him money to buy Packers gear when Stevens went home to Wisconsin over break.

Not only did Crouch have a great relationship with his students, but he also made the extra effort to spend time with his kids.

For instance, he served as Scout Master while his son Scott was in Boy Scouts. The two of them also played music together, with Scott on the guitar and his dad on the mandolin.

After his daughter Erin started practicing karate, Crouch also joined and did karate with her for the last 11 years.

During that time he earned a second-degree black belt and became an instructor at Soo Bahk Do in Bradley.

His experience with martial arts sometimes spilled over into the classroom.

Stevens remembered one time when Crouch was supervising him during “check-offs” - tests in which students perform assessments on each other. As Stevens was assessing his partner, Crouch commented, “You know, if you ever

want to knock someone out, just hit him in the kidneys.”

Scott Crouch said his father’s sense of humor could “light up a room.” But a battle with depression led him to take his own life last Saturday. Family members, colleagues and students were shocked that such a fate would befall Crouch, as he served as an encourager to many.

“He hit a point where he felt alone, and he didn’t reach out to anyone,” Scott said. “At a point of weakness, he made a poor decision.”

Scott added that his family is not ashamed or hiding the cause of his father’s death. Their hope is that his story will prevent others from following the same path.

“If you struggle with depression or anxiety, reach out for help,” Scott said.

Di Monte said Crouch had told her that working at Olivet was what he was most proud of.

Ren Cloutier, a Level 1 nursing student, had her first class with Crouch this semester. She said his excitement was one of the first things she noticed.

“He was very enthusiastic,” she said. “That’s what we loved about him.”

Cloutier’s favorite memory of Crouch occurred during one of their first class sessions. He had shared a quote by German theologian Meister Eckhart: “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.”

After asking the students what they were thankful for, Crouch explained why he gave thanks.

“He brought up how he was thankful to be here at Olivet teaching,” Cloutier said. “He shared how much he cared about us.”

Although they mourn his loss, ONU nursing students will always remember Crouch’s cheery personality and caring heart.

“He was very excited to be there with us and teach us,” Cloutier said.

“He was the ‘jokester’ but he was also very intelligent,” Stevens noted. “He knew what he was doing, but he also was not afraid to just be himself with us. That’s how I’m going to remember him.”

The nursing department is currently putting together a memory book for Crouch’s family, in which students can write notes describing their favorite experiences with him.

Dr. Mike Pyle of the biology department volunteered to take over Crouch’s classes for the rest of the semester, according to Draine. Nursing coach Tawni Buente will take over Crouch’s clinicals.

National dilemma stirs student to take action Meagan Ramsay News Editor

Troy Davis is a name that recently attracted worldwide attention and kindled debate on the ethics of capital punishment.

Davis was put to death by lethal injection Sept. 22, after lawyers and supporters asked the state of Georgia and various courts to intervene in the case. The execution took place about three hours after the initial scheduling because prison officials waited for a ruling by the Supreme Court.

The Court denied his request for a stay, which would have temporarily suspended the execution, according to CNN. Davis was convicted in 1991

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for the 1989 shooting death of an off-duty police officer. Since the conviction, seven of the nine witnesses against him have recanted or contradicted their testimony, CNN said. Davis’ supporters say the original witnesses were fearful of police and were coerced during interogations.

Several hundred people waited for the verdict on Davis’ fate outside the state prison in Jackson where he was scheduled to die.

A vigil was also held in a nearby church.

Davis additionally had supporters rallying for his life both around the nation and the globe.

Amnesty International planned protests outside the U.S. embassy in Paris and a vigil outside the embassy in London.

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An Olivet student rallied in the quad for Davis’ life an hour before the initial execution time. Freshman Robbie Wegley, clothed in a T-shirt reading, “Save Troy Davis,” approached students as they walked to dinner and informed them of Davis’ case. He asked students to keep Davis and his family in their prayers, although Wegley said few students he spoke to knew who Troy Davis was.

He also spoke against capital punishment and his beliefs on why it should be abolished.

“Capital punishment takes innocent lives,” Wegley said.

Davis maintained his innocence until the very end of his life.

He even declined a last meal request, insisting that it was not his last meal.

Cohabitation leads to “buyers remorse,” according to Olivet professor Dr. Kent Olney page 7

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Freshman Robbie Wegley stopped students in the quad to tell them about Troy Davis before he was executed and to give them facts on capital punishment.

Dr. Bowling has witnessed many changes to Olivet as he enters his 3rd decade as president page 12

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Professional athletes find success after formative years as student athletes at Olivet page 16

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News: Pages 2-5 Opinion: Pages 6-7 Life: Pages 8-12 Sports: Pages 13-16

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GG Staff Cathy Schutt Executive Editor cschutt@live.olivet.edu Meagan Ramsay News Editor mramsay1@live.olivet.edu Nicole Lafond Assistant News Editor nslafond@live.olivet.edu Autumn Keiss Life Editor ankeiss@live.olivet.edu Luverta Reames Assistant Life Editor lreames@live.olivet.edu

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The state of Illinois’ deficit is predicted to reach $8.3 billion by next June.

Despite an increase in state income tax rates for individuals and businesses, Illinois continues to dig itself into a hole. The increase in revenue from the income tax hike was used for relief of strained pension funds among other debt burdens. The next step in the repayment process will be to look at current employee benefits owed.

There has been progress in the area of pension reforms; the retirement age for new employees has been raised and a cap has been placed on the income of these employees. Illinois was also able to make its pension contributions this year without borrowing additional funds.

The Veracruz State Assembly in Mexico passed a law prohibiting the usage of Twitter and other social networks to underline public order.

Panic is the underlying reason behind passing the law. Last month, two citizens were charged with terrorism and sabotage when their Twitter messages spread a rumor that schools were under attack.

This caused traffic accidents as parents flooded the streets to find their children.

Although the law was created to prevent panic, there is danger in prosecuting citizens who may have good intentions, but share false information unknowingly. Additionally, many Mexicans now say they trust Twitter more than local news outlets.

-The Daily Journal

-New York Times

Berlin, GERMANY A meeting was held in Berlin Tuesday with the leaders of Germany and Greece to discuss a solution to the European dept crisis.

Greece will receive an $11 billion rescue loan to prevent the country from declaring bankruptcy, but creditors have demanded an increase in revenue raising efforts. The Greek parliament passed a property tax Tuesday evening as a result.

Greece will be implementing several debt reduction plans so they can continue to receive rescue loans. They are currently relying on loans from last year.

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said his country will get the money despite concerns.

-Associated Press

Nairobi, KENYA Wangari Maathai, Africa’s first female winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, died at 71 years old after battling with cancer.

Maathai is remembered as the ‘Tree Mother of Africa’ for her lifetime efforts to improve the quality of life in Africa by planting trees. She founded a Kenyan organization that planted 30 million trees, which inspired the U.N. to plant 11 billion trees worldwide.

When the Kenyan government gave land in a protected forest to political allies in 1998, Maathai began a campaign to reclaim the land. She and her collaborators were attacked while trying to plant a tree.

The tree became a symbol for the democratic struggle in Kenya.

-The Washington Post

Delhi, INDIA A new law was passed this week in India, restricting phones from sending or receiving more than 100 texts per day.

The new law will be a relief for cell phone users who receive dozens of texts a day from various telemarketing firms.

Currently, citizens can register their cell phone numbers on a ‘national do not call’ list, which imposes heavy fines on firms that call or text numbers on the list.

Restrictions have also been placed on commercial calls or messages made between 9pm and 9am. But this has provided little relief for mobile phone users in India.

The daily cap is expected to put an end to excessive commercial messages.

-BBC

Putting new food on the table Kankakee area spices up restaurant selection Jordan Lewis Staff Writer

Campus eatery options can quickly turn mundane for students who frequent these locations. However, eating options off campus are about to bring some popular new flavors to the community.

Bradley will soon have its own Panera Bread Company. Construction is planned to start at the end of this year, with the restaurant opening in February 2012, just in time to chase away the cold with a bowl of soup.

The restaurant will be located on the southeast corner of Route

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50 and Larry Power Road. The Village of Bradley confirmed the location and said it will have a drive-thru.

Another new development to the Village of Bradley is the construction of an Olive Garden in the Bradley Square Commons, near

Kohl’s and Wal-Mart. Construction for this Italian hotspot will begin this October, but an opening date has not yet been released.

Also coming to Bradley is Texas Road House, which will be located in the former Blockbuster building. Construction and

opening dates have not yet been announced to the public, but the changes will begin within the year, according to the Village of Bradley.

Students are very excited about the new dining options around ONU. “I can’t wait to have a new study spot,” senior Cambria Thomas said. “I love Panera and it’s the perfect place to cram for a test.”

Students are not only excited for the study possibilities but also for the food.

“Panera is somewhat healthy compared to Applebee’s and McDonald’s. So I’m happy,” senior Liz Campollo said.

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Bishop takes on new position Nicole Lafond Assistant News Editor

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ONU students worship together during one of the nightly Revival services held at College Church.

Worship music was led by Matt Smith, University Pastor and Director of Campus Recreation.

Revival gives ONU a ‘new song’ Justine Espersen Staff Writer

“Come and be made new” resonated with the listeners of Dr. Corey MacPherson, Vice President of Eastern Nazarene College, during Revival Sept. 18 to 21.

Students, faculty, administration and other listeners were challenged to let the Lord “put a new a song in [their] hearts” and to remember that “meanwhile, God is enough.”

One of the “turning points” of Revival happened when Dr. MacPherson asked the ordained members of the congregation to anoint those in need of prayer Tuesday night.

“Corey’s obedience to the word and doing [the anointing] was an affirmation that everyone who was working in Revival was in tune with the Lord,” said Matt Smith, Director of Campus Recreation and University Pastor at College Church. Smith also led the worship music for Revival.

“A lot of folks are in bondage to stuff, all kinds of things. So they really needed this release,” Smith added.

Dr. MacPherson asked listeners to “begin [the] journey of forgiveness” on the last night of Revival.

“I really liked the fact that the forgiveness message was on the last night, because forgiveness is such an important quality to have and can be very tough to obtain,” sophomore Ashley McLaughlin said.

The community was brought together through Dr. MacPherson’s message and Smith’s music directing.

“There was already a great hunger and anticipation for the Lord to move. It was evident the first week here when Chaplain Holcomb was speaking,” Smith said.

In addition to the anticipation, Chaplain Mark Holcomb said students easily connected with MacPherson.

“The thing I like about Corey is that he already has a good un-

derstanding of our campus community. He was very honest, open, and transparent,” Holcomb said.

“You can have the best speaker in the world [but] if students aren’t willing respond, then it’s pointless. But I believe Corey was the right person at the right time. He’s just what we needed.”

With a familiar face leading worship, it allowed the congregation to connect more easily with the music.

“It was some sweet worship time [that was] definitely needed,” junior Adrian Perez said. “It was good to [have Revival] at the beginning of the year when we can build relationships worshiping [together].”

Holcomb is looking forward to seeing what will happen in students’ spiritual lives after this Revival experience.

“I’m not sure how we as a community have responded yet, we’ll see that over time. But I’m hopeful that whatever happens is a genuine movement of God,” he said.

Director of Public Safety Craig Bishop has added a new title and a lot of responsibility to his name: Professor.

Bishop is now a permanent associate professor at Olivet. He has been an adjunct professor for the social work and criminal justice departments for seven years teaching the Police and Society course. The course focuses on the concept of “Community Policing,” which ties in with his director duties.

“The philosophy of ‘Community Policing’ is a primary dynamic behind the role of the Director of Public Safety,” Bishop said.

He has worked as the Director of Public Safety at ONU since August of 2003. He completed his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership in 2008 and felt led to continue his education. He began Olivet’s doctoral program in Ethical Leadership. While in the program, he learned that ONU was looking to expand the criminal justice program by hiring an additional faculty member.

“My family and I prayed about the opportunity and I felt the confirmation of the Lord. I then entered into the application, interview and acceptance process,” he said.

Bishop was hired this fall as a full-time associate professor and began teaching four courses, 12 credit hours.

Criminal justice major Brad Kirby said having the Director of Public Safety as his professor is a great experience.

“Mr. Bishop is an amazing person; he is a mentor, a leader and also a friend,” he said.

Bishop said he has been collaborating with the local police, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in town to “further advance” the Criminal Justice program at ONU. He wants to give his students the opportunity to hit the streets and learn in a hands-on atmosphere.

Last year, while still working as an adjunct professor, some students helped Bishop with a hostage scenario at BradleyBourbonnais Community High School. The scenario was part of a training session for local police officers.

“It was really cool to see how

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Public Safety Director Craig Bishop is now a permanent professor at ONU, teaching four classes in the social work and criminal justice departments.

the officers reacted in different situations and to learn what they should and should not do,” Kirby said. “Mr. Bishop wanted us to experience that, but he also wanted us to get our faces out there so that later on, if we are looking for a job, they [will] remember we helped them out.”

With the fall semester in full swing, Bishop said the blending of the two positions is “currently a challenge.” The officers and support personnel have worked closely with Bishop and have taken on more leadership and service responsibilities while he learns how to blend and balance the two positions. He said that his role as director has not been compromised and he “remains focused on investing in the officers and support personnel who really deliver all of the quality services that the Department of Public Safety has become known for achieving.”

Although the blending of the two positions may be a challenge, Bishop believes it can be accomplished because the two positions are related in many ways. He believes the blending of the two roles can offer strength to the university in both areas.

Bishop maintains close relationships with the community of Kankakee County, specifically within the areas of emergency service providers, law enforcement and the court system. He believes these relationships will help him give students a reallife perspective of the Criminal Justice field.

“I want my students to hit the street with a level of preparedness in their career field that goes beyond having only read the textbook,” Bishop said.

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Neurosurgeon shares life lessons with Kankakee Luverta Reames Assistant Life Editor

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, who helped lead the first successful separation of conjoined twins at the head, shared encouraging life lessons with the Kankakee community at the Centennial Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 17.

As professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Carson shared many personal struggles he went through before he achieved success.

Kankakee Area Jaycees chairmen Todd Brack and Jeremy Winge invited Dr. Carson to speak to the community. The Jaycees is an organization of active young people improving their leadership abilities and business skills through community service projects and leadership training courses.

“We thought Carson would be the best fit [for this event] to influence the Kankakee community,” Winge said.

Dr. Carson began his presentation by sharing that medicine was the only thing that interested him as a child and being a surgeon was always his dream. “I even liked going to the doctor’s office. Going

to the hospital was one of the best things to me,” he said.

His dream was what got him through the trials of growing up in rough neighborhoods with few positive influences.

“It’s important to have a dream because that might be the only thing that drives you through the distress, discouragement and disappointment,” he said.

Carson shared that his grades in school as a child were low, so his mother decided to take a proactive approach toward his education. She only allowed Carson and his brother to watch two or three television programs per week and they had to read books from the library and submit reports to her.

While at first it seemed an exasperating task, Carson soon realized the value of a book.

“Between the cover of those books, I could go anywhere and do anything I wanted,” he said.

Carson went on to stress the importance of learning from mistakes as well as encouraging others.

“We must learn to encourage our young people and motivate them for what they can do. We need to get people in the ‘can-do’ mode and out of the ‘what can you do for me,’” he said.

Junior Kelsey McNulty thought Carson’s message was a “kick in

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Dr. Ben Carson, who successfully separated Siamese twins joined at the head, shares lessons about his life and his experiences as a surgeon with Olivet students and the Kankakee community in the Centennial Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 17.

the butt” to our world.

“I really enjoyed hearing his story and his thoughts about healthcare and our society today.

I thought it was very encouraging and empowering,” she said.

Carson has a great deal of faith and does not stress over his high-

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was not geared toward those in medicine.

“His life is the perfect example of ‘anything is possible.’ I think the speech was good for not only nursing students, but anyone who wants to succeed,” senior Mignot Abegaz said.

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pressure job.

“Do your best, and let God do the rest. I realized long ago that He was the neurosurgeon and I was just the hands,” he said.

Many students interested in the medical field attended the event to hear Dr. Carson. But his message

Staff Writer

Parking violations at Olivet are provoking some changes to parking regulations and consequences.

The primary change is for the violation of “Improper Parking.” The fine is rising from $10 to $25.

According to Olivet’s Student Development and Public Safety, changes are being made because some students continually disrespect university parking policies.

Many students collect up to 30 parking tickets, and some have parking fines in excess of $1,750, according to Director of Public Safety, Craig Bishop.

“Sadly, the students fail to take responsibility for their situations and their conduct until parents receive a bill from the University,” Bishop said.

Student Development, Public Saftety and the Adminstration at Olivet want to insure that students and parents of students know that parking regualtions and fines are not changing in order to generate revenue for the University.

“The goal is for compliance with the university policies by the students, faculty, and staff in such a manner that issuance of tickets would not even be necessary,” Bishop said.

Tickets 2 to 5 Citation reported to student’s Resident Director, may be reported to the Office of Student Development for housing reviews

Ticket 6

Referral made to Office of Student Development and to Student Judicial Council for accountability check. Accountability measures can include up to a one-day academic suspension

Ticket 7 Referral to Student Development, a letter to parents and Student Judicial Council for accountability. This accountability can include a three-day academic suspension

Ticket 8 and up Referral to Office of Student Development and Student Judicial Council for accountability check. This check can include a dismissal from the University

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Economist addresses fiscal concerns Jenny White Staff Writer

Stephen Moore, “Wall Street Journal” economic writer, headlined the Illinois Jobs Tour as it stopped on Olivet’s campus to address the economic concerns of Kankakee County residents.

Moore had harsh words for the state of the national government.

“I believe, since the recession hit in 2008, every step taken by Washington has been the wrong thing to do,” he said in the opening of his conversation, “The Illinois Economy: Dead on Arrival.”

Audience members applauded their agreement.

Addressing a crowd composed primarily of Tea Party Movement members, Moore and a panel of four other Illinois economic and political figures garnered enthusiasm as they spoke on the national debt problem, which stands around a staggering $14 trillion.

“These numbers are so huge that people cannot comprehend them,” Moore said.

To illustrate an inadequate solution to the debt problem, Moore noted President Obama’s “Millionaire Tax,” announced Sept. 18.

This proposal increases taxes on the wealthy by letting the Bush tax cuts expire.

This tax is also referred to as the “Buffet Rule” after Warren Buffet, an American businessman and investor, who was quoted saying that billionaires have been “coddled” long enough by Congress.

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The Illinois Jobs Tour made a pitstop at Olivet. A panel of professionals and experts in various financial fields, led by “Wall Street Journal” economist Stephen Moore (third from right), tackled the economic concerns of local residents and Olivet students.

Moore called Buffet a “hypocrite,” and dismissed the millionaire tax proposal as a failure in deficit reduction.

High-income brackets should not be receiving tax increases, as the majority of these people are small business owners, producing 70 percent of all new jobs, according to Moore.

He referred to small business owners as “the backbone of the economy.”

Being an advocate for free enterprise, Moore called it “frightening” that the top 10 percent of earners are paying 67 percent of the income tax, and found it

equally frightening that 45 percent of Americans who filled out tax forms actually did not pay anything.

“The problem with non-tax payers is that government becomes free to them, and they expect more from the government for nothing,” Moore said.

As a solution, Moore proposed a flat tax rate of 18 percent for everyone, with no special interest and no deductions. By a show of hands, over half the audience supported his proposal.

Another solution he proposed, which gained about a quarter of the audience’s approval, was the

to the state laboratory for testing.

Health Services receives the test results about a week later.

If a student tests positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, Health Services will prescribe an antibiotic, which is paid for by the state. After three months of taking the antibiotic, the student returns to Health Services for a “test of cure” to make sure the infection is gone, Schweigert said.

Under the authorization of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), students who have positive test results may also take a prescription of antibiotics to their partner or partners. The partner would not need to come in for a separate screening, since he or she has already been exposed to the infection. “[Our hope] is that people would get treated and stop spreading it around,” Schweigert said.

Health Services only provides screenings for chlamydia and gonorrhea, since they are two of the most common STDs. Testing for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or diseases is more advanced and may involve a blood sample.

If Schweigert deems a student at high risk of having other STIs or STDs, she may refer that student to the Kankakee County Health Department for further testing and treatment.

STD screenings are completely confidential. Although Olivet students are required to sign a Lifestyle Covenant, which includes a commitment to abstain from sex outside the boundaries of marriage, no disciplinary action will be taken against those who get

tested for STDs. The testing will not be included on any school records.

Students under the age of 18 will need a parental consent form before they can be tested.

Schweigert encourages anyone who has been or is currently sexually active to come in and get tested at least once a year.

“The new guidelines from the CDC say that all sexually active men and women under the age of 25 should get tested annually,” she explained.

Because people with chlamydia or gonorrhea do not always have symptoms, Schweigert said it is very important for students who have been sexually active in the past to come in for a screening, just in case.

“If they are not treated … they can cause reproductive damage,” she said. She added that women with STDs are at an especially high risk of encountering problems later in life when they want to have a baby.

More than anything, Schweigert encourages students to abstain from premarital sex. Regardless of what people have done in the past, they can still change their life by deciding to become abstinent now, she said.

“What we’re treating is the consequence of choices they made, and God’s grace and forgiveness covers it all,” she affirmed.

Students can make appointments for STD screenings and other health services at my.olivet. edu. The request form can be accessed under the “Student Support” tab in the “Health and Wellness” link.

fair tax proposal to abolish income and federal tax all together and add 20 percent to the national sales tax.

When Moore asked the audience if anyone was in support of the tax system as it is, no one responded.

Four other panelists spoke after Moore on different effects of the Illinois economic situation.

Addressing the problem of creating new jobs was Bruce Rauner, the Principal of GTCR, LLC, a Chicago-based private equity firm.

Rauner called the state of Illinois “hostile to business,” and

claimed the fundamental problem is that businesses are viewed as a “piggy bank to be broken into and taken from.”

Panelist Marc Levine, a budget and pension expert, spoke on the topic of the national pension problem.

Levine claimed the source of the pension problem is that salaries in Illinois are too high. His proposal was to eliminate the pension system entirely.

The final panelist speaker, Kristina Rasmussen, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Policy Institute, denounced Governor Pat Quinn’s income tax hike.

In an average American’s workday at an average salary, about 60 minutes of money earned goes toward taxes, and this, she claims, is enough.

Rasmussen proposed a repeal to the tax hike and urged the audience to vote in support of the repeal.

In conclusion to the panelists’ speeches, Stephen Moore was reintroduced for final statements.

Moore called the 2009 stimulus package a “failure,” as national unemployment rates were 7.8 percent before the stimulus passed and are currently 9.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“The United States has been the richest in the past because of free enterprise,” Moore concluded.

“Once we reform this system, we will see the biggest economic boom in American history.”

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Starting this semester, the Health Services department now offers testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

“Kankakee County has a pretty high rate of chlamydia and gonorrhea,” said Mary Schweigert, Olivet’s campus nurse in Counseling and Health Services.

In fact, more than 400 cases of chlamydia or gonorrhea existed per 100,000 people in Kankakee County in 2008. Thirty-five percent of those cases were 15- to 19-year-olds.

“So our population here at Olivet, as an age group, accounts for a pretty high percentage of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the state of Illinois,” Schweigert explained.

She added that the percentage of people with these diseases is higher in women than in men, though both sexes can become infected.

Because these rates are so high, the Illinois Department of Public Health is funding the testing, so students who come for an STD screening on campus do not have to pay for it.

Although the Kankakee County Health Department has an STD clinic, Schweigert felt that offering screenings on campus would allow students to get tested without labeling them with a “scarlet letter.”

“We see 20 [or] 30 kids a day for all sorts of reasons, so you blend right in with whoever else is coming into our clinic,” she said.

The screening is simple. Students are only required to provide a urine sample, which is then sent

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Iron and Whining Jimmy Phillips The phony glasses. The style reminiscent of upscale homelessness. The references to obscure, most certainly not popular, culture. The independent music.

The hipster.

Although this is how we spot a hipster, this is not how they should be defined.

These are merely superficial things that non-hipsters could easily mimic, which I will cover later. The true hipster uses the superficial to display their inner essence, from which they derive their true identity.

I must disclaim I am partially writing this rant out of my frustration of being lumped with these people, but also because I just don’t care for them as a demographic. They are wicked and should be expelled from the gene pool. Here is why.

First, hipsters are the personification of postmodernism. They are one large, circular self-contradiction and they find their identity in a lack of one. In their emotional, Bon Iver-soundtracked quest for individualism, they join with a band of like-minded posers, all conforming to the same ideals of nonconformity.

Now, a Christian hipster may argue a Biblical inspiration for their cabin-inthe-woods lifestyle. Romans 12 argues for separation from the “pattern of this world,” but as Paul continues, a problem arises; he offers a word of caution concerning arrogance, which brings me to my second point.

Pride is another hallmark of a hipster.

Yes, there are those who are prideful who are not hipsters, but the arrogance of a true hipster is the taproot of their being. As they stare at a girl with feathers in her hair, they pass critical, judgmental condemnation on a population they sincerely believe to be below themselves.

That sounds like Jesus to me. Really.

My final piece to the hipster puzzle comes third because it is dependent on the rest – the style. I will be the first to say that shopping at Urban Outfitters does not make you a hipster. But if you are a hipster, you will shop at Urban Outfitters.

Does that make sense? The clothes and music are an outer manifestation of the inner, unattractive attitude. They say to the world, “Whatever. I refuse to support anything mainstream because I am committed to a progressive existential quest for personal meaning.”

There are some people, however, who choose to wear hipster clothes because they like the style and listen to hipster music because they genuinely believe it to be excellent. They will still do so when others follow the trend.

Hipsters will not. Hipsters cannot.

Akin to the hammer, the wrench and all things Black and Decker, the only home for a hipster is the shed. Do not conform to their way. Make your own.

Please, be cool, not hip.

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Humility can end national deficit Matt Van Dyke Contributing Writer

For the past decade, our country has not been on the right track.

Our national debt has hit $14.7 trillion (which is 252.5 times Bill Gates’ net worth), we still have not left Iraq or Afghanistan, nearly 14 million Americans are unemployed, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been as unstable as the temperature of Kankakee in November.

If this were not bad enough, the biggest problem has been illustrated in our nation’s capital: The government cannot get along.

The most recent showcasing of this problem has been in the past week with President Obama’s debt reduction plan. The goal of the plan is to cut a little more than $3 trillion off the deficit over 10 years.

The major difference between what the president is advocating and what the Republican congress wants is how this will be done.

President Obama and his supporters want to pair spending cuts with a tax reform, which would close many of the loopholes that allow upper-income taxpayers to pay less in federal taxes.

The decline in the deficit will be attrib-

uted to three major changes. $1.1 trillion will be saved once the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq is completed.

The second major area of savings will be in a cut of $580 billion dollars from Medicare and Medicaid, the federal government’s insurance programs for the elderly and the poor, respectively.

The third and final area will be a reform of taxes on those with higher income levels, which would save $1.5 trillion of the deficit.

Who could argue against saving $3 trillion dollars? House Speaker John Boehner and his supporters, on the other hand, want no new taxes whatsoever. Following the announcement of Obama’s plan, Speaker Boehner retorted, “Class warfare isn’t leadership,” according to an article in the “Christian Science Monitor” on Sept. 20.

In addition to Boehner’s statements against the plan, many GOP 2012 hopefuls like Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Perry also affirmed their opposition.

Personally, I would have to agree with the President and the general American public on this issue. Seventy-one percent of Americans believe that budget deficit reduction should include not only spending cuts, but also tax increases, according to a CBS

on our wall* Freshman Katelyn Oprondek says,

“I’d have the ability to move through time. Because that would be cool.”

Senior Brent Brooks says,

“I would make a red X and a ‘BUZZ’ sound appear above peoples heads for when they say ridiculous things.”

News/New York Times poll on Sept. 19.

Obama said it best when he bluntly said, “this is not class warfare. It’s math.”

If we are going to get out of the hole into which we have dug ourselves, we have to compromise. If the political gridlock that has engulfed Washington continues, who knows where we could find ourselves in ten years. To not decide is to decide.

With all that’s going on in Washington, we need politicians to work together to get something done. Indecision already cost us back in August when our credit rating was downgraded.

It’s time for our elected leaders to act as though they represent the citizenry and not special interest groups.

Although Obama’s debt plan is not perfect, it is easily the best plan that’s come out of Washington in recent days. The only way out of this deficit is to cut unnecessary spending and increase revenues.

It’s not class warfare; it’s reality. We all need to sacrifice in order for the country to once again grow.

Matt Van Dyke is the current president of Capital Hill Gang, a political science club on campus. He can be contacted for comment at mvandyk@live.olivet.edu.

If you could have any superpower which one would it be and why?

Sophomore Brad Gerwin says,

“To have feathered wings, because it would be so peaceful to fly as a bird, plus it would help me get to classes quicker.”

Sophomore Abagail Lalumendre says,

“Shapeshifting because I could be anything. I could be a bird and fly, or a fast vehicle, or a rock for when I need to hide. It’s the best superpower.”

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Church should embrace sex talk Editorial Rachel Kearney Sports Editor

Maybe Tony Campolo planned on using that joke. Maybe it just slipped. Maybe he had used that joke before and had been told to share it again. But for whatever reason, Campolo said this during chapel on Sept. 7: “You know you’re old when you wife asks you to go upstairs and have sex and you tell her you can’t do both.”

The joke rippled through our campus.

While there was a general consensus that the joke was indeed funny, Olivetians everywhere questioned the appropriateness of the joke.

So, should sex be talked about in the Church?

Here is my answer: Unless there are those in the audience who have not had the birds and the bees talk, yes, yes and YES. Not only did God command us to be fruitful and multiply, He dedicated a book in the Bible of all places to sex – for pleasure.

In Song of Solomon 7:8, a young man says to his bride, “I say I will climb the palm

‘What if we actually joked about sex in the context that God intended it to be? What if we were open about sexual issues?’

tree and lay hold of its fruit.” It’s no wonder Hebrew boys were not allowed to read it until after their bar mitzvah. If you’re not good with symbolism/poetry, I’ll give you a hint: The young man wasn’t talking about an actual palm tree and actual fruit.

Therefore, I think we can conclude that sex is good, in the context of that for which God created it – marriage. So why do we, the Church, sweep the issue under the rug and act like it’s some heinous sin?

Instead of condemning sex all the time, what if the Church taught children about sex instead of public schools? What if we actually joked about sex in the context that God intended it to be? What if we were open about sexual issues?

One of my mentors, who now has children my age that are married, shared with me some advice she shared with her own

children: When you get married, you will get to have sex thousands of times (she had actually calculated the approximate value).

So why not hold off on the one-night stand or proving your “love” to your boyfriend or girlfriend? Not only would you more than likely regret not waiting, but as some of my experienced married friends have said, sex takes practice and for some might even be painful at first.

I don’t know about you, but that advice hit home with me a lot more than some analogy like not getting too close to the “edge” (a.k.a. sex).

Perhaps by being more open about sex, we can not only prevent sexual immorality, but also save people from the heartbreak and confusion that occurs when they stray from God’s design.

Some good sex jokes could help too.

Cohabitation: You reap what you sow Kent R. Olney, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology Have you ever experienced buyer’s remorse? In other words, have you ever bought a product – a computer, a car, a camera – only to regret making the wrong decision? More often than not, that’s what happens when an unmarried couple lives together. We call it “cohabitation,” and the result is typically buyer’s remorse.

Reasons People Cohabit

People cohabit for two primary reasons.

The first reason is to test a romantic relationship. Two people claim to be in love, but are uncertain whether to marry. Thus, they decide to live together as a trial run, hoping to determine their compatibility or fit for becoming marriage partners.

The second reason people may cohabit is because they need or desire a roommate, usually for financial or companionship purposes. The cohabiters are drawn together by pragmatic, rather than romantic, interests. Regardless of the reason, however, the ultimate outcome of cohabitation is usually disappointment.

Can We Practice?

In the first scenario, the two individuals think that “practicing” living together will improve their chances of success. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Commitment and permanence – the twin characteristics of a healthy marriage – cannot be practiced.

Cohabitation is based on a precarious foundation that emphasizes caution rather than commitment. One or both of the partners suggest: “Let’s see if this works. If it does, we’ll continue the relationship. If it doesn’t, we’ll split.”

When that is the basis for a relationship, is it any wonder that cohabiting couples who later marry are much more likely to divorce than those who do not cohabit prior to

marriage? Cohabitation actually increases the likelihood of a later failed relationship; it sabotages marriage.

Cohabitation and Temptation

In the second scenario, the couple, or group of co-ed friends, enter the arrangement without expressed romantic feelings.

Consequently, some assume this to be a healthier and safer situation. But is it?

The decision to cohabit in this situation reveals an inadequate and naïve understanding of human nature in at least two ways.

First, it fails to take into account the nature and power of temptation, especially among males. Sex is a dominant focus for most males, hardwired in their brains.

Therefore, seeing a female roommate stretched out on the couch at the end of a day, or imagining her as the shower runs in the bathroom, or watching a movie together on a quiet evening are all likely to increase sexual desire in a male.

Why would a person, particularly a professing Christian, knowingly subject himself or herself to such temptation? Jesus wisely advised us to pray: “And lead us not into temptation” (Matt. 6:13). Can an individual honestly pray as Jesus taught while simultaneously living in such an environment?

The Nature of Relationships

Second, cohabitation fails to understand the nature and progression of relationships.

A relationship typically moves in one of two directions – either it will flourish and grow (i.e., the individuals will gain respect and admiration for one another) or it will deteriorate and fade (i.e., the individuals will become annoyed with or disinterested in the other).

If the latter possibility occurs, the cohabiters will probably look to end the arrangement and regret their initial decision to move in together.

Buyer’s Remorse

If the cohabiting relationship seems to thrive, there are two options. The cohabiters might become lovers, now testing their relationship by practicing a shared life together.

Research suggests the results of such arrangements are not promising when it comes to future stability. On the other hand, they might simply continue growing as housemates who respect and honor the other, eventually move on and marry someone else, and discover they have unknowingly undermined their chances of a successful marriage.

Why is that the case? Well, down the road, whenever a problem occurs with a spouse there will be an automatic comparison with the former cohabiter. For example, if a husband fails to clean up his mess, or a wife fails to pay a bill on time, the spouse will longingly remember the earlier roommate who acted more respectfully and responsibly.

During tough times in a marriage the haunting question will be: Why didn’t I pursue the person with whom I formerly lived?

The regret and misery of comparison will plague the marriage.

Unfortunately, this misery even leads some to contact a former partner for advice, encouragement, or to share happier memories. The result is that cohabitation becomes a barrier to building a healthy marriage free of baggage.

So what’s my recommendation? Don’t move in until you have exchanged wedding vows. Why take the risk of complicating what God designed to be a unique, sacred, and mutually-beneficial relationship?

Commitment and permanence are the twin goals of marriage. You can’t practice them, but you can produce them.

It’s the only way to avoid buyer’s remorse.

Dr. Olney is a professor of sociology and can be contacted at kolney@olivet.edu.

Don’t take life for granted Tragedy is no stranger to our world.

Trains derail, bombs explode and the AIDS epidemic claims thousands of lives each day.

But some tragedies hit closer to home than others. Just last weekend Olivet lost a beloved nursing professor, and last fall, a nursing student also passed away.

Although it is important to remember and celebrate the legacy of the ones who have passed, it is equally important to focus on celebrating the lives of those who are still with us.

Life is a precious gift that many too often take for granted.

When talking about the “precious gift” of life, people often default to focusing on the lives of unborn children.

This is definitely an important part of cherishing human life, however, there are other members of society that are often overlooked.

What about those that are hurting?

Depressed? Ignored?

About one in 10 adults ages 18 to 24 suffers from depression, according to a 2008 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Depression carries a high risk of suicide.

Approximately 91 suicides occur in the United States each day, according to WebMD. Those who suffer from depression often feel worthless, hopeless or alone.

But what if someone had taken the time to reach out to that person and be a friend? What difference might that have made in his or her life?

Genesis 1:27 says that “God created mankind in his own image.” Since all people are made in God’s image, we each deserve equal treatment. Humans are God’s most precious creations, and each person should feel that he or she is valued.

You may appreciate the people in your life, but do they know it? Have you told them how much they mean to you?

When tragedy occurs, we realize just how fleeting life is. You never know when a moment you have with someone will be your last.

Take advantage of each moment.

Hug a hurting friend. Tell your family members you love them as often as you can. Smile at the next person you pass in the quad, even if you don’t know them. You never know what kind of an impact you might have.

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‘Third culture kid’ begins new mission Autumn Keiss Life Editor

East Africa and Europe: Hannah spent her life adapting to new places and new cultures. When she returned to the United States, she needed help and guidance. Instead, Olivet expected her to blend in with the crowd.

She is now fighting to ensure no one else goes through the same experience.

Hannah is a sophomore missionary kid trying to change Olivet by building a community of “third culture kids,” or TCKs. “A TCK is someone who is not part of their home culture or the culture they grew up in,” Hannah said. “Their culture is something [different] than those, and they share it with other TCKs.” Hannah wants to show them they are not alone.

Being part of many different cultures can make it difficult for TCKs to readapt to the place they were born.

“TCKs have certain traits in common and often have unique issues entering their ‘home’ culture,” Hannah said. “We feel like the odd ones out.”

Hannah identified three ways TCKs adapt: There are screamers, who go out of their way to make sure people know they are

different; chameleons, who make sure people see they are not different; and wallflowers, who try to blend in.

“I’m closer to a screamer,” Hannah said. “I had trouble transitioning back into the States.

“Every time I’d transitioned to a unique place I added another layer to myself, but this time I was coming back to a place where I had already established an identity. Did I peel back the layers and become who I had been or reinvent myself?”

Hannah needed help readjusting to America, but Olivet had little to offer.

“There was nothing here for me,” she said. “There was no one for me to talk to, no one I thought would understand. I was supposed to be a normal American.”

The lack of guidance Hannah received affected her several ways.

“It changed me spiritually and socially,” she said. “It made me uncomfortable about speaking in class because I was so different. I don’t want anyone to have to experience what I did.”

Hannah is now working with Rebecca Schnurr, staff sponsor of Mu Kappa, to give TCKs a place to call home.

They hope to reform the current Mu Kappa program, an international organization originally

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created to help missionary kids.

“The group’s leadership has strongly represented international students over the past few years,” Rebecca said. “Unfortunately we have had less missionary kid representation.”

Hannah and Rebecca have many obstacles to face. Hannah did not know about Rebecca until recently, because of Olivet’s current system. The university does not provide any way for missionary kids to identify themselves.

“We’ve traditionally relied on word of mouth,” Rebecca said.

“However, this year was more successful. I worked directly with Craig Manes, associate director of admissions for church relations, who was able to get names from each of the admissions counselors of students coming to us from abroad.”

Rebecca does not know which Olivet students are missionary kids. Hannah thinks this is strange in a school that embraces other student groups.

“International students have so many resources,” Hannah said.

“And that’s good, they should have support, but at the same time missionary kids are expected to be normal. We aren’t normal.”

For security reasons related to missions work, Hannah’s last name was withheld from this story.

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On her 16th birthday, Hannah and her mother visit the Eiffel Tower.

Big sister meets little sister Luverta Reames Assistant Life Editor

Sixty-seven freshmen girls got a big sister last Thursday.

Sister 2 Sister, a mentorship program led

by Women’s Residential Life (WRL), held their kickoff party Sept. 22, in the College Church Christian Life Center. The program provides freshmen with the opportunity to have a “big sister” to make their first year easier and more enjoyable.

During the kick-off party, big sisters stood on one side of the room holding up signs with their little sister’s name on them.

After the little sisters found their big sisters, refreshments were served and the sisters sat at tables getting to know each other.

“I had little conversation starters but they didn’t need them,” said Karyn Nichols, VP of WRL. The games began after refreshments. The sisters had a three-legged race and played balloon games. T-shirts from previous years were given as door prizes.

Anticipation for this event began a few weeks ago, when upperclass and freshmen girls could apply for a sister through WRL. Once all the applications were in, Nichols paired each little sister with a big sister who had similar interests or the same major.

Junior Paula Saewert and freshman Jacqueline Fayne are both on Olivet’s track team, while sophomore Emily Picklesimer and freshman Christina Di Monte both share a love of horses.

Nichols’ focus is on community. She wants to create a bond for women through events that promote relationships.

Senior Christina Fiehn’s mission as a big sister is to give support like her sister did.

“I like that I am able to bond with a freshman and help bring encouragement. I would

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Above: Big sisters line up in the College Church CLC, holding signs so their little sisters can find them.

Right: Senior Kelsea Beville (left) is excited to meet her little sister, Sydney Edwards.

like to pour into someone else’s life like my sister did for me,” Fiehn said.

Picklesimer never had a little sister before, so this was especially exciting for her.

“I hope to get a really good relationship from this and someone I can grow with in my faith through accountability. I hope I can be someone [my little sister] could look

up to eventually,” she said.

Some big sisters are still looking for the opportunity Picklesimer has – to have an impact on their little sisters. If interested, freshmen can apply to be a little sister by emailing Karyn Nichols at knichol3@live. olivet.edu or visiting the ASC office in lower Ludwig.

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From left to right: Performers Monty Larcom, Justin Marrier, Aaron Lucas, Ron Gamache, Caleb Carr, Andrew Nielson and Matthew Rich act out a courtroom scene for the song “Gee, Officer Krupke” in this year’s Broadway Revue.

Behind the songs of Broadway Revue Heather Mead Staff Writer

Last weekend, Broadway musicals came to ONU for a night of tears, smiles and laughter during the annual Broadway Revue.

This year, the musicals ranged from well-known hits such as “West Side Story” and “Footloose” to less popular shows such as “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Urine Town.” Here is a little bit about the some of the shows that were featured.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” is about Janet, the lead character, and Olivia, a girl who wants to be just like Janet.

“Janet doesn’t want to be a star, but [she goes along with the paparazzi’s attention anyways],” senior Lauren Brennan said.

“There’s a scene where paparazzi try taking pictures of her and she poses [despite her displeasure].”

Broadway Revue also featured the song “We Both Reached for the Gun” from “Chicago,” a musical with a similar storyline. Roxie Hart, one of the main characters of “Chicago,” wants to be a celebrity.

“Roxie ends up murdering a guy who’s supposed to make her a star,” Brennan said.

Another important character, Velma Kelly, a lead actress and singer, does a Vaudeville act with her sister. After finding her sister and her husband in bed together, she kills both of them and is thrown into jail.

Roxie and Velma meet in jail, where they compete for fame and for a “not guilty” verdict.

Broadway Revue also showcased the musical “Urinetown,” which focuses on surviving, with the song “Don’t Be the Bunny.”

The musical takes place in the future, in a Gotham-like city, where there is a poor economy and a limited amount of water.

The citizens are charged to use the

bathroom, and if they choose to use other locations to save money, the cops take them to Urinetown.

In this town, people are taken to the top of a building and pushed to their deaths.

“In the song, the owner of the water company is singing to his daughter that poor people aren’t important and are like bunnies. If

Above: Justin Marrier spells “acouchi” in “I’m Not That Smart.” Above right: Samantha Starner and Courtney Weihman gossip in “Telephone Hour” for Broadway Revue 2011.

you kill them, they don’t matter,” said Emily Dillard, student director.

Dr. Neal Woodruff, a music professor, performed the song at Broadway Revue. He was the only faculty member to perform this year.

“The song is a fanciful look of oppressive systems in the world,” Woodruff said. “[Because it is] a comedy, the song proves a point with the absurdity in oppressive systems.”

Broadway review also featured, “There’s A Fine, Fine Line,” from “Avenue Q.” Dillard described Avenue Q as an adult version of Sesame Street.

“The song we picked is very heartfelt,” Dillard said. “Kate Monster falls in love with a guy at work who takes her on a date.

Then he leaves her.”

The song helps Kate Monster realize life gets better and that he was just one guy. She also realizes she will find someone better in time.

“Skid Row” from “Little Shop of Horrors,” also graced Kresge’s stage.

“In ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ Seymour Krelborn who is down on his luck and is an orphan who works in a flower shop,” said Dillard. “He’s a geek who can’t get anything right.”

In the beginning of the play, this flower shop begins to lose money.

Then one day, Seymour finds an exotic plant that turns out to be a human-eating alien.

“The song is a big city scene where he wants to get out of Skid Row,” Dillard said. “He doesn’t want to live down town and work in the flower shop.”

The finale of Broadway Revue, “The Best of Times,” reminds listeners to live in the moment.

“The best of times is now, not a forgotten yesterday,” Dillard said.

“The best of times will always be in this moment.”

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Seniors give advice Jordan Lewis Staff Writer

From 2008 to 2012 ONU’s seniors have been weaving their way through the cumbersome journey of college. From life on campus, to sports and academics, they have survived and thrived over the last four years.

Throughout its journey the senior class picked up some tips and tricks along the way, which it is willing to pass on to the freshmen class of 2015.

Many senior tips focused on relationships.

“Seek relationships around Olivet’s campus, find and strengthen a relationship with God, discover new friends and find guidance from professors and leaders around campus,” senior Zach Backer said.

During their time at college, many seniors realized how important it is to get involved.

“Get out there and meet new people,” senior Scott Cardimen said. “Get out of the dorm and be involved.”

Senior Kathryn Frias focused on practical tips. “If you see a pink slip in your mailbox, don’t get excited. It’s probably either your mailbox partner’s, or a textbook,” she said.

“Also, it’s OK to be completely out of breath once reaching fourth floor Burke. Just pretend like you’re completely fine.”

Senior Olivia Bus warned against the more romantic campus locations.

“If you’re ever depressed about not fitting into the ‘ring by spring’ category, don’t go into the dorm lounges at night: campus couples are everywhere.”

Other seniors’ advice focused on how important it is to keep God at the center of college life.

“Never settle for anything less that the Real Thing,” senior Elizabeth Morley said.

Senior Brock Johnson echoed Morley. “Pursue a personal relationship with Christ and the challenges of community,” he said.

Olivet seniors wish the class of 2015 a successful and enriching four years of college life.

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Forty-six students sacrificed part of their weekend to clean up the Kankakee River on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Olivet’s Going Green and Biophilic clubs and environmental science class partnered with other local organizations to help with the 26th annual Kankakee River Clean Up, hosted by the Northern Illinois Anglers Association (NIAA).

The teams joined to promote community involvement by canoeing along the river and picking up debris.

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Genre Rock

First Impressions

This is a good rock album with solid beats and awesome guitar riffs. The instrumentation is classic but unique, and the songs have enough variety that anyone with an interest in rock can enjoy them. There are several anthemstyle songs and a few ballads that keep the listening interesting.

According to the band’s biography, their charity, “The Better Life Foundation,” raises money for children’s organizations along the Mississippi Coast.

A Little Deeper

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The members of this Mississippi band met in grade school.

They write their own songs.

Students go green

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Liner Notes

Olivet students partnered with local organizations to cleaned up the Kankakee River on Sept. 17.

involved in the event, which was open to everyone, increased this year from 38 to 46 volunteers.

“It’s a good opportunity to get students out on the river to see the natural environment and hopefully wildlife,” said Dr. Randy Johnson, faculty organizer and environmental science professor.

Over the years, volunteers have shown constant support for the NIAA and its efforts to keep the river clean.

“Last year there were over 600 volunteers, and they usually bring in 30 to 55 tons of garbage each year,” said Barbra Thomas, cleanup coordinator and board member of the NIAA. According to Thomas, the event serves to keep the Kankakee River

one of cleanest in the state and to promote environmental awareness.

“I see it as both a chance to do community work and give my students the chance to have lifeenriching experiences,” Johnson said.

Students found a wide variety of debris in the river.

Juniors Jenny Schoenwetter and Matt Kearney, president and treasurer of Going Green, respectively, found three tires, a chair, a bucket, a beach ball and a rake.

They also filled up three trash bags with miscellaneous garbage.

“It was a great time to take care of God’s creation and to help out the community,” Kearney said.

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With solid, well-written, emotional lyrics and an awesome guitarist, this album was destined for excellence. The guitar riffs are a classic style, but with a modern spin. The lead singer’s voice has an edge to it that brings back all your favorite rock songs.

The drummer is controlled and strong, providing steady, rock anthem beats behind every song.

The variation in time signature on songs like “Back to Me” and “Heaven” keeps them from sounding alike. While the album comes off a bit as a breakup album, it’s not whiny or depressing. The lyrics are uplifting and strong, featuring themes of love, moving on and home. Overall, the album is well written, inspiring, and emotional, without losing the edgy, rock style for which the band is known.

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A rock album with strong, emotional lyrics and classic rock sound.

Favorite song “Heaven” Least Favorite “She is Love”

Notable Lyrics

“I didn’t have to die to go to heaven/I just had to go home...” (“Heaven”) “You used to be all that I had/ Now you’re just not what I need...” (“Back to Me”) “You give what you give ‘cause they make you/Trapped inside a place that won’t take you...” (“When You’re Young”)

Similar Artists

Daughtry, Simple Plan, Skillet, David Cook, Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls

Rating

♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ (5 out of 5)

Since the fall 2010 semester, ONU’s student body has gathered in chapel to hear messages on how the theme of the semester relates to their relationship with God. “Can I see a show of hands?” asked University President John Bowling at the first chapel service of the semester, introducing us to the theme: “Hands.” “‘Hands’ provides a focus without being heavily prescriptive,” University President John Bowling said. “There’s a lot of ways to talk about it. It was chosen as a way of expressing the holistic nature of humans and worship.”

This semester’s speakers will talk about how the theme “Hands” relates to their lives.

Key speakers this semester include Tim Goeglein and Andrew and Susan Kizzee.

Goeglein was the special assistant for former President George W. Bush and the deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison from 2001 to 2008.

“Tim Goeglein will talk about how to be a good Christian citizen,” Holcomb said. Goeglein will appear in chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Andrew and Susan Kizzee, 2006 ONU graduates and India missionaries, are scheduled to speak in chapel on Thursday, Oct. 27.

During the service, Holcomb will interview the Kizzees, women’s soccer coach Bill Bahr, English professor Christy Ingram and

medical doctor and biology professor Mike Pyle about how God’s plan has changed their lives.

“This theme is all about considering doing something different with your life,” Holcomb explained. “It’s not about everyone getting a degree and going overseas. Some of us need to stay and be a good church man.”

This semester’s theme will be accompanied by a theme song.

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“This summer we talked about the theme a lot and looked for a song in the direction of us being in God’s hands and preparing our hearts,” said Jonathan Burkey, Chapel Worship Coordinator. “I couldn’t find anything, so I wrote a song.”

The song Burkey wrote is called “Make My Life Shine.” Only three weeks after it played in chapel, people began asking to use it in local churches.

The chord charts are now available to anyone who requests them from Burkey.

“We may put it on iTunes.

We’ve recorded a rough demo of the song,” Burkey said.

Next semester’s theme, “Habits,” will focus on reconciliation and forgiveness. The exact subtheme is undecided.

After this year, the Heart, Head, Hands and Habits series will be complete. However, the themes will then repeat with different angles.

“We’ll have a different theme verse and different narrative,” said Holcomb. “If we need to change direction, we’ll change direction. The series is a pretty holistic rhythm.”

The theme fights against the way some people view religion.

“Some people think of religion as how a person feels or thinks,” Bowling said. “‘Hands’ makes us think that faith shows up in what we do. In some people, you can’t see it. Religious faith can sometimes be seen in what you do in church, but the biblical picture is what you do every day.”

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Keeping Olivet laughing Improv-comedy group debuts this semester Justine Espersen Staff Writer

Almost the entire floor of Kresge Auditorium was filled with students in anticipation for the Spoons 4 Forks premiere show.

Olivet’s “very own improvcomedy” began their new season on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The show began with a video of the cast members being called in by their “chief” for a new show.

It was like watching a 2011 version of “The Power Rangers.” The cast members were fighting and running through obstacles trying to get to their comedy show in time.

At the end of the video the cast morphed into their Spoons 4 Forks T-shirts, ready to start the show.

The show just got better from there.

“It was fantastic. It was better than last year’s shows; I almost cried laughing,” sophomore Alex Pollock said.

“It was hilarious and the group is crazy creative,” sophomore Stephanie Jansma agreed.

The 10 improv skits included a great deal of audience participation.

At the ticket booth prior to the show students wrote a word or phrase, which had the chance to be used in the “Drop a Line” skit.

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Senior Jonathan Shreves and junior Eric Harmon play games to amuse the audience.

In the skit, cast members acted out a scene involving an invisible prop suggested by the audience.

In this case, it was Abe Lincoln.

The cast acted out a scene involving Lincoln.

Throughout the skit a cast member randomly picked up one of the lines and “dropped it” into the conversation.

One of the lines was “shut up and touch the monkey,” which was followed by a roar of laughter.

The show included nine other skits. Audience favorites were “Countdown,” “Sound Effects” and “Chain Death Murder.” Viewers may not have enjoyed every skit, but the variety provided something for everyone.

Junior Matt Wilson leads the Spoons 4 Forks team this year.

Other members include juniors Eric Harmon, Becca Yates and Freya Patrick and senior Jonathan Shreves.

Three new students were added on to the comedy group after tryouts on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Matthew Jones, Shayla Hancock and Lucas Fain will be in the next Spoons 4 Forks show on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 to 10 p.m. in Wisner Auditorium.

To see videos of Spoons 4 Forks, visit their Facebook page or spoons4forks.com.

Upcoming events OCT. 1

OCT. 3

NSA Cookout and Bonfire, 2029 W. 1000 S. Rd, Kankakee IL (meet in Wisner at 4:15 if you need a ride), 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

OCT. 14

Evangels meet in Ludwig to go to nursing home, 4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday

OCT. 15

Mission Fair, Chalfant, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Organ Concert, Centennial Chapel, noon Soles 4 Souls, Ward Field 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Haunted Planetarium, Strickler Planetarium, shows run hourly, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Disciplers go to Hopkins Park to the Bible Witness Camp, 4:30 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday Party With Jesus, Warming House, 9 p.m., every Monday.

OCT. 6

Mark West, sculptor, senior show reception in Brandenburg (basement of Ludwig), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

OCT. 18

Exercise Science meeting, 8 p.m.

String Ensemble/Chamber Concert, Kresge, 7 p.m.

How to stop procrastinating Autumn Keiss Life Editor

Ninety percent of college students procrastinate, according to Baldwin Wallace College’s website. That means a 90 percent increase in the use of Facebook and the popularity of flash games like “Robot Unicorn.”

It also means an increase in “feelings of guilt, inadequacy, depression, and self-doubt,” according to the University at Buffalo’s counseling website. Which inspires the question: How can procrastination be beat?

Information Technology career coach Kingsley Tagbo suggests overcoming procrastination by focusing on the end result.

“Visualize the completed task,” she writes in an article on it-career-coach.net. “Focus on the benefits you are reaping. This visualization will change your attitude

toward the task.”

Instead of focusing on the time it will take to write a 10 page paper, think about how much an A will help your grade. Think of the reward instead of the work, and then break the task down into steps.

Instead of letting a large project discourage you, break the assignment into small parts. Read the first section of the assigned reading, and then take a break.

“You will accomplish more if you study/work in 60 minute blocks and take frequent 10 minute breaks in between, than if you study/work for three hours straight,” said the University at Buffalo’s counseling website.

“Reward yourself after you complete a task.”

If you are struggling with calculus homework, eat a piece of candy after each problem, but avoid rewards that involve YouTube and Facebook, or you may

never make it back to homework.

It is also important to change your environment to fit your study style. “Eliminate or minimize noise/distraction. Ensure adequate lighting. Have everything you need on hand,” The University at Buffalo’s website said. “Don’t waste time going back and forth to get things, and don’t get too comfortable when studying.”

It is also important to make sure your environment is not distracting.

Instead of lying in bed where it is easy to fall asleep, sit in a desk chair. Instead of flipping through pages while listening to the television, go to the library to get away from distractions.

If you focus on the result, break projects down into small pieces, reward yourself, and change your surroundings, procrastination can become a thing of the past. Maybe you’ll even finish that paper the day before it’s due.

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French Toast sits at 161 E. Bethel Drive and is open every day.

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Best Breakfast Hannah Rowen Staff Writer

French toast may be one of the best breakfast foods, and at the restaurant French Toast, you can find it done in a variety of ways.

French Toast is a small café located on Bethel Drive in Bourbonnais.

The menu offers breakfast and lunch items from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

French Toast is not just a creative name, but it is also one of the restaurant’s staple menu items. My favorite kind is the crème brulée French toast, but strawberries n’ cream is a close second.

Other breakfast items include biscuits and gravy, pumpkin pancakes and fruit crepes.

For lunch, the chicken pita with homemade salt and vinegar chips is my meal of choice.

Other delicious options are the steak sandwich, raspberry spinach salad and croque monsieur panini.

The breakfast menu is also available for lunch, as well as a variety of gluten-free and organic options. All the food is prepared fresh.

French Toast even has a dessert menu which includes cheesecake, homemade churros and frozen hot chocolate.

French Toast is a typical café with relaxed music and a calm atmosphere.

When the weather is nice, customers can sit outside the small restaurant, but sitting inside allows them to watch their food being cooked in an open kitchen.

French Toast provides more than great food and a good atmosphere – it also offers quality service.

I have eaten there nearly a dozen times, and each time I have had friendly service. The waitresses are attentive without being annoying, which is a hard balance to achieve.

Although the food is great, the price can be a little high. A meal can range anywhere from $7 to $12, but on average a meal is less than $10 per person.

Overall, French Toast is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. If you are in the mood for a delicious and healthy breakfast or lunch, this is the place to go.

To view the complete menu, visit frenchtoastk3.com.

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1991 - 2011: A look at the past During the summer, Dr. Bowling celebrated 20 years as Olivet’s president While students enjoyed a vacation from classes, Dr. John C. Bowling completed his 20th year as this university’s president.

During Bowling’s time at Olivet, the campus has expanded. The school purchased at least three apartment complexes, renovated numerous buildings and expanded its graduate program.

In the past ten years Olivet spent about $40 million on “routine” campus projects, according to Bowling’s May 2010 presidential report to the board. The school also replaced three key administrators within a decade: the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies and the University Chaplain.

As Bowling enters his third decade at Olivet, the campus will continue to grow and change. The new recreational building is already taking shape and plans to change the student housing situation have been discussed.

- Autumn Keiss

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Above and below: Chapman guys were pumped at the tournament. The black-clad men teamed up with the yellow-clad Parrott women. None of the Chapman/Parrott teams placed at the competition.

Freshmen dodge the ball Despite the addition of upperclassmen to this year’s innercampus dodge ball tournament, a freshman team still won it all.

The fourth floors of Williams and Nesbitt beat four teams from McClain and Hills as well as seven other freshmen teams to win the Sept. 17 inner-campus dodge ball tournament.

Each floor of the dormitories teamed up for the games. Nesbitt floors played with Williams, Parrott played with Chapman and McClain played with Hills.

The second floors of Hills and McClain took second place, the first floors of McClain and Hills received third, and the fourth floors of McClain and Hills won fourth.

Each dormitory dressed in a different color to promote team spirit. Competitors from Nesbitt wore blue, and their female teammates wore pink. Parrott women dressed in yellow, Chapman men were clothed in black, men from Hills wore red and the women of McClain dressed in purple.

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- Autumn Keiss

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Fellowship of faith Christian athletes meet to grow in body and spirit

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Olivet admissions counselor LaMorris Crawford (center) speaks with junior baseball player David Mitroff (left) and other student-athletes during an FCA meeting on Sept. 27.

Caleb Williams Staff Writer

Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy, former NFL head coach Tony Dungy and Olivet tennis player, Landon Williams all have one thing in common: They are involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Olivet is one of over 6,000 colleges with a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) “huddle group.” FCA is the largest sports ministry in America as it uses athletics to reach people for Christ all around the world.

FCA’s ministry includes sports camps, mission trips, and campus ministry. It trains athletes from youth leagues to Major League baseball to “equip, empower, and encourage the people in their community,” according to FCA.org.

The organization began in 1954 and has since impacted millions of lives. In 2010 alone, nearly 46,000 people attended almost 300 FCA camps over the summer. Around 4,000 athletes made first-time

commitments to Christ at those camps, according to the website.

FCA uses other means to reach out as well. Recently, Olivet head volleyball coach Brenda Williams was featured in the FCA magazine, “Sharing the Victory” (STV). Williams is a member of the regional FCA board and has been involved with FCA for many years.

Several current Olivet athletes were involved with FCA in high school and also attended camps, including junior tennis player and FCA leader Cassie Brainard.

Brainard said she was a leader of her high school group and has volunteered at FCA camps over the past two summers.

ONU had an FCA group when head football coach Brian Fish and Tampa Bay Rays baseball player Ben Zobrist were students.

It died out and became part of campus life again five years ago.

At this year’s first meeting on Sept. 20, FCA leader and junior soccer player Jeff Hawkins explained that FCA met in a classroom in Parrott with just the leadership team during those initial

meetings. It now meets every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in the Warming House with larger crowds.

Each meeting of FCA at Olivet usually includes a game, worship and a message from a video or speaker like Coach Williams, which is followed by small groups to reflect and pray for each other.

Outside of Tuesday nights, FCA hosts other events. Past events have included attending professional baseball games, a March Madness bracket challenge, and parties for special events like holidays or the Super Bowl.

Leaders said a common misconception of the club is that to attend one must be an athlete. However, anyone is welcome to attend.

Junior track and field athlete Matt Kearney, a long-time FCA participant and regular attendee of Olivet’s huddle, said he enjoys attending meetings.

“I like FCA because it allows athletes and sport lovers to come together as one team in Christ, we encourage each other to run the race that God has set before us on and off the field of competition.”

Scores and more

Football 8/27 at #6 Marian University (Ind.) L, 0-47 9/3 at #2 St. Xavier University (Ill.) L, 10-55 9/10 #24 Coe College (Iowa)

W,16-10 (OT) 9/17 at #24 University of St. Francis (Ill.) L, 3-69 9/24 at #RV Grand View University (Iowa) L, 14-31 Volleyball 8/26 vs. Dordt College (Iowa) W, 3-1 8/26 at Northwestern College (Iowa) W, 3-0 8/27 vs. Briar Cliff University (Iowa) W, 3-2 8/27 vs. Concordia University (Neb.) W, 3-0 9/2 at Taylor University (Ind.) L, 0-3 9/3 vs. Malone University (Ohio) W, 3-0 9/3 at Indiana Wesleyan University L, 2-3 9/6 #25 Saint Xavier University (Ill.) W 3-1 9/9 at Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) L 2-3 9/16 Robert Morris University (Ill.) W, 3-1 9/16 Indiana Tech University L, 1-3 9/17 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.)

W, 3-0 9/17 College of the Ozarks (Mo.) W, 3-2 9/20 at Purdue University Calumet (Ind.) W, 3-0 9/22 at Judson University (Ill.) W, 3-1 9/27 Roosevelt University (Ill.) 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer 8/26 vs. Taylor University (Ind.) L, 1-3 8/27 vs. Spring Arbor University (Mich.)

T, 2-2 (2OT) 9/3 #1 Hastings College (Neb.) L, 0-1 9/5 MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) L, 0-1 9/9 vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) L, 1-2 9/10 at Cedarville University (Ohio) L, 1-3 9/17 RV Indiana Insitute of Technology L, 2-3 9/24 Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) W, 2-1 9/28 Trinity Christian College (Ill.) 8:15 p.m.

Women’s Soccer 8/26 Roberts Wesleyan University (N.Y.) W, 1-0 8/27 Cornerstone University (Mich.)

W, 1-0 9/2 at Spring Arbor University (Mich.)

L, 0-2 9/5 Hastings College (Neb.) T, 1-1 9/9 vs. Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) W, 3-1 9/10 vs. Trevecca Nazarene University W, 2-0 9/16 at Siena Heights University (Mich.)

W, 3-2 9/17 vs. Houghton University (N.Y.) W, 2-0 9/24 Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) W, 5-0 9/27 Trinity Christian College (Ill.) 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Cross Country 9/9 Midwest Classic (Bourbonnais, Ill.) 1st of 9 9/16 Illinois Intercollegiate (Normal, Ill.) 4th of 26 9/23 Brissman-Lundeen Invitational (Rock Island) 2nd of 23 Women’s Cross Country 9/9 Midwest Classic (Bourbonnais, Ill.) 1st of 7 9/16 Illinois Intercollegiate (Normal, Ill.) 1st of 22 9/23 Brissman-Lundeen Invitational (Rock Island) 1st of 27 Men’s Tennis 9/7 at Cornerstone University (Mich.)

W, 9-0 9/23 at Davenport University (Mich.)

W, 8-1 9/28 Prairie State College (Ill.) (Exhibition) 3:00 p.m.

Women’s Tennis 9/7 at Cornerstone University (Mich.)

W 9-0 9/23 at Davenport University (Mich.)

L, 3-6 Men’s Golf 9/7 Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) 6th of 9 9/13 University of St. Francis (Ill.) 8th of 19 9/16-17 Illinois Valley Community College 14th of 23 9/23-24 Bethel College (Ind.) 12th of 15 Women’s Golf 9/2 Robert Morris University (Ill.) 1st of 13 9/9 Knox College (Ill.) 3rd of 11 9/20 Elmhurst (Ill.) 1st of 10 9/23-24 Bethel College (Ind.) TBA

In the field, on the court

David Parker Staff Writer

Q: Favorite sport memory?

Q: Favorite cereal?

A: Dunking in a high school basketball game.

A: Fruity Pebbles.

PHOTO BY RACHEL KEARNEY

A run in his shoes: Justin Jones Q: How many years have you Q: If you could have any superQ: Most embarrassing moment in hero power, what would it be? been running competitively? cross-country or track?

A: Since 8th grade track.

A: Indestructibility.

Q: Did you play any other sports?

A: Baseball and basketball.

A: I accidentally went into the girls’ bathroom during a high school cross-country meet.

Q: Favorite cartoon?

A: Pokémon.

Q: What was your biggest accomplishment in cross-country or track?

Q: Pre-race rituals?

A: I go through the same warm-up routine and pray right before the race starts.

A: Our cross-country team finished in 11th place at the [NAIA] National meet during my sophomore year, which was the highest finish by the men’s [cross-country] team in [Olivet] history.

Q: If you had 24 hours to do anything you wanted (money not an issue) what would you do?

Q: What music do you play before a race to get pumped up?

A: I would go to an Ohio State Buckeyes football game.

A: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor and “This Man” by Jeremy Camp.

Assistant coach Danny Bowman on Jones: “He is our work horse. He shows great leadership in every aspect through his words and examples.”

Justin Jones, senior Hometown: Oakwood, Ill.

Accomplishments

2009: Chicagoland Collegiate AllConference 2010: Chicagoland Collegiate AllConference Second Team

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Just gotta run with it

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penalty

box Psychology of sports

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recently saw a YouTube video featuring a sport some people in Philadelphia are trying to get going. The game is called Kronus, and it’s a mix of basketball, soccer, rugby and handball. Basically, a player can do whatever he or she wants.

After watching clips of Kronus, my mind decided to take sports to a deeper level. Why do certain sports become wildly popular while others are enjoyed by a limited few? And further, why do certain sports flourish in some areas of the world while in other areas people have never even heard the name?

Let’s start with sports that never truly take off. Last year, Olivet tried to start a Quidditch team. While there have been other schools to successfully make Quidditch teams, apparently there were not enough people here obsessed with Harry Potter to emulate the series’ signature game.

Of course, Quidditch is not the only example. One could even point to Ultimate Frisbee, a sport which many people play competitively but has yet to make it into the world of interschool athletics.

But then there are those sports that are considered official athletics, yet are for whatever reason not popular with everyone.

America in particular seems to be different from the rest of the world in this regard.

For example, football, I mean, soccer, is considered to be the

Andrew Kriz Assistant Sports Editor

Rachel Kearney

most popular sport in the world.

Yet here in America, it is so unpopular that even its name takes a backseat to what every other nation in the world calls “American football.” I’m just waiting for the day when Americans wake up and realize that soccer could bring us world peace.

But even so, most schools that have athletics at least have soccer. There are other sports the majority of Americans know nothing about, yet most of the world considers to be a pretty big deal – sports like rugby.

American football takes all of rugby’s glory here in the States.

But think about it. Rugby is like our football without pads. If American football is considered to be a manly man’s sport, what stereotype does rugby fall into?

Maybe rugby isn’t as popular here because our “manly man” is the rest of the world’s sissy.

Don’t get me wrong. I love American football and respect American football players. I just find it interesting that Americans seem to be the only people in the world who really enjoy it. It’s kind of like baseball here (and Japan) versus cricket everywhere else.

So to answer questions I posed earlier, having given it much thought, I have come to a groundbreaking conclusion: Apparently different people like different things. Shocker, I know. It makes me wonder which fate will befall the game of Kronus.

As one of the largest teams on campus, the track and field program opened its doors to grow even larger.

After already having met their target quota of 125 students this year on the roster, head coach Mike McDowell and assistant coach Danny Bowman planned a meeting for students wanting to join the team.

Bowman said they were looking for athletes with prior experience that wanted to compete again at the college level.

“We wanted to open track and field up to the student body for those that were in track and field in high school.”

Bowman said 15 students to the meeting.

“Those [students] that showed up wanted to be there and they had a positive attitude, though we just started the process we have not seen what they can do competitively,” he said.

The upcoming evaluation process will be an endurance trial to see what athletes’ conditions are.

“This is not a typical tryout like

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Former Olivet runner Katie Thorne runs the steeplechase at the CCAC meet last spring. She is one athlete the track team is looking to replace.

basketball or football,” Bowman said. “If they survive [the routine], they can make it on our roster.”

Bowman also commented on the rest of the team’s preparation for the season.

“We are teaching each athlete

to be fundamentally sound. Track and field is not just going out and running, there are many individual factors that need to be taught. By teaching all our athletes the correct way to be in rhythm, they will be able to succeed in their career.”

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Members of the Ozone program and other Olivet Nazarene University athletes cheer on the women’s soccer team from the stands.

Get in the ‘zone’

Ozone t-shirts continue to be a success Andrew Kriz Assistant Sports Editor

The Ozone enters its second year of existence this school year and is off to a solid start.

Within the first month of classes resuming, new Ozone director Brittany Hengesh has sold 400 shirts with more sales to come.

“The T-shirts have been selling like crazy,” Hengesh said.

She plans to continue selling the shirts during home games throughout the year due to the interest.

With the volume of sales and turnouts so far at games, the pro-

gram never lost a step.

“I think Ozone has been a great success so far, especially considering the transition from Amanda to me and the new sponsorships” Hengesh said.

With names like Little Caesars returning to sponsor the program and new businesses offering deals to students wearing Ozone Tshirts, the shirts have caught on quickly.

Hengesh explained her passion for the Ozone.

“I like that the program encourages involvement in the athletic programs and offers incentives to students.

“It is important to support our student athletes,” she continued.

“They work so hard.”

Attendance at games is up from last year according to game reports on Olivet’s website.

Students seem to enjoy the benefits of Ozone off campus as well. The purple shirts can be seen oncampus during days with no games or at sponsoring restaurants and businesses.

Last year, Jensen’s vision was to create an exciting atmosphere at all home games for the student body and community members to enjoy through the program by offering incentives and points for prizes.

With the Ozone program moving progressively forward this year, it seems to have worked.

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Softball swings into fall season David Parker Staff Writer

ONU’s softball team is ready to make an impact during their fall season. The team is coming off a successful spring season, which they finished with an overall record of 50-12.

According to junior Bethany Holaway, softball has eight weeks to practice in the fall semester, during which the team practices everyday. While the majority of the fall season consists of exhibition games, head coach Richie Richardson still emphasized their importance.

“We have four freshmen and one transfer, and this is an opportunity to see what our new players can do,” Richardson said. “I believe we need to establish winning consistently. Expectations are high, and we want to establish them in the fall as well.”

Richardson is confident the team can do so after they won the CCAC tournament and advanced to the NAIA tournament last spring.

“Our core is still intact. Players such as Jordan Reynolds, Katie Hannagan, Hannah Gardner, Molly Anderson, Bethany Holoway, Cheryl Sendzik and Kelly Blucker are returning. We still have a great core, and we have a team that should be one the best that we’ve put out.”

One of those players, senior Jordan Reynolds, had a very suc-

cessful spring season, becoming the first Lady Tiger to receive the NFCA Golden Shoe Award.

“She’s one of the top players in the nation this season,” said Richardson. “She’s a rare player who combines speed with power.”

While Reynolds is happy with last year’s accomplishments, she said she is ready to seek more.

“We expect to win conference and go to the national tournament,” Reynolds said. “Our goal is to contend for a national title.

“So far, we’ve seen some good things from everyone. There are high expectations for everyone, including freshmen, and we think we can make it farther [than last year].”

Richardson agreed.

“We expect to be ranked in the top ten of the NAIA. This team wants more, and we feel like we have a chance to win this thing,” Richardson said.

Richardson said he also appreciates their academic strength.

“This year, we’ve had eight NFCA scholar athletes, which is the highest number we’ve ever had in a year. It’s great that as good as they are on the field, they’re able to balance [athletics and academics] as well as they do.”

The team will play their last fall game on Sept. 29 at home, a doubleheader that will begin at 3 p.m.

It will be their last opportunity to show what they can do in a game before the official season starts in February.

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Freshman outfielder Jordyn Truelock works on bunting during practice on Sept. 27. The Lady Tigers have eight weeks to play and practice in the fall before their official season starts in February. Their last game will be Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. at home.

Covering all the bases: preparing for spring Rachel Kearney Sports Editor

Olivet baseball is using the fall to better prepare for their official season in the spring.

The team played two doubleheaders against Kankakee Community College, going 2-1-1.

They will face KCC two more times and will also continue to scrimmage against themselves.

“They’re not bad,” said junior outfielder Adrian Perez of the games they have had thus far.

“They help us to see what we need to work on.”

Perez and his teammates work on those things they need to improve nearly every day in practice.

He said each of their practices has a specific focus for the day and has different drills for different positions.

Redshirt junior catcher David Mitroff said the team benefits from having a fall season, especially after losing players and gaining new ones.

“Whenever you have a new group of guys you have to get back up to speed,” said Mitroff, who was an NCCAA SecondTeam All-American last year.

Perez agreed.

“Freshmen get introduced to

what [head coach Todd Reid] wants us to be,” he said. “And veterans are reminded of the philosophy of the program.”

The team graduated two seniors from last year’s team, which went 33-25 and participated in the NCCAA Division I World Series. One of those seniors was Chris Hammett, who was named the NCCAA Player of the Year. This fall, the team gained seven new freshmen, and both Mitroff and Perez said they were impressed with their new teammates.

Many members of the team also played in baseball leagues over the summer to continue to improve their skills. The team started workouts two weeks after returning to Olivet and will continue to workout even after their last fall games during the weekend of Oct. 19.

While the official season starts in February, Perez and Mitroff said they look forward to what the team will accomplish.

“I think we’re going to be better than last year,” Mitroff said.

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Junior infielder Adrian Perez throws with freshman catcher Seth Tschetter and junior catcher David Mitroff during practice on Sept. 26. The Tigers have scrimmaged against Kankakee Community College twice this fall and will face the Caveliers again on Oct. 1 at KCC and Oct. 5 at ONU.

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16 Sports

Dreams do come true glimmerglass.olivet.edu September 29, 2011

Former Olivet elites go on to play sports professionally Justine Espersen Staff Writer

Many little kids dream of becoming a professional athlete; however very few actually attain that dream. But for a few former Olivet athletes that dream has become a reality.

Former Olivet soccer players Cory Miller and Joshua Ayers are the most recent to join the elite list that includes athletes in baseball, track, and basketball.

After graduating in 2011, Miller now plays professional soccer for the North American Soccer League Carolina Railhawks of Cary, North Carolina. “[I had] been thinking about becoming a professional player since nine years old,” Miller told the GlimmerGlass last April.

Now after five months of playing professional soccer, Miller is adjusting to the change quite well.

“No, I don’t feel like a celebrity,” Miller said, “but it’s definitely a dream come true.”

However, recently Miller has had some minor injures which has kept him on the bench.

“He’s frustrated with that, but he’s focused on getting himself healthy,” former Olivet soccer teammate Joel Kline said.

Despite Miller’s minor injuries, the Railhawks won the regular season championship.

“We’ll start playoffs Oct. 8,” Miller said. “I’m excited to see how we’ll do.”

Miller’s contract is up this November, but he hopes to be resigned with the team.

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Former Olivet soccer player Cory Miller (‘11) now plays for the NASL’S Carolina Railhawks in North Carolina. He is signed to play through the rest of the season.

in Ecuador in an attempt to play professionally, but his efforts paid off when he signed with Centro Deportivo Olmedo in August. The team is one of 12 teams in Ecuador’s top national soccer league.

Ayers is one of four foreign players on the team, which is in the city of Riobamba.

“So here I am and the Lord is here, as well,” Ayers said in an interview last month.

In addition to Ayers and Miller, the baseball program has had 23 players sign professional contacts, according to baseball coach Todd Reid.

‘No, I don’t feel like a celebrity, but it is a dream come true.’

“If I don’t end up here, I’ll be somewhere else. I just hope to continue on with playing soccer,” Miller said.

Following in Miller’s footsteps, 2010 graduate Ayers is also living playing professional soccer.

“The last time I talked to Josh was right after he got signed, and I was really excited for him,” fifth year senior Kline said, who is also friends with Ayers.

However, it was not easy making the team.

Ayers spent the last 14 months

“It’s pretty promising to see those results from an NAIA school. I think it shows the competiveness of our program,” sophomore baseball player Steven Beckham said.

Ben Zobrist is considered to be the most famous as well as most successful athlete from Olivet.

The Tampa Bay Rays starter spent three years playing baseball at Olivet before transferring to Dallas Baptist his senior year. Zobrist was named to the All-Star team in 2009 and came back to Olivet last

semester to speak in chapel and put on a baseball clinic.

“He’s our most [successful athlete],” said Olivet Athletic Director Gary Newsome. “He’s has gone the furthest in professional sports that I’m aware of.”

Pole-vaulter Mark Hollis is another Olivet graduate that has gone to become a professional.“If you just type in ‘Mark Hollis pole vaulting’, you’ll find videos of him all over,” Newsome said regarding Hollis’s publicity.

Hollis is number one in the United States and is a two-time world champion. He is looking to try out for the 2012 Olympic team.

“I’m always beaming a little when athletes go on and become something bigger,” Hollis’ former track coach Mike McDowell said.

Two other former Olivet athletes are attempting to attain professional status. Basketball player Simone Coburn, a 2011 graduate, was scheduled to travel to Spain this past summer but her team was unable to go due to conflicts other players had. However, she said she is still playing and may still have an opportunity to go overseas to eventually play professionally.

Another 2011 graduate, baseball player Chris Hammett, tried out with the Major League’s Milwaukee Brewers. He said it may not be until October until he hears back from them.

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Mark Hollis, a 2007 Olivet graduate, is the top pole vaulter in the United States and is looking to try out for 2012 Olympic team.

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2010 Olivet grad Josh Ayers is now playing soccer professionally in Ecuador.

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Former Olivet baseball player Ben Zobrist plays in the MLB.