Baseball suffers
Linfield’s baseball team loses three out of four games in Idaho. >> Please see page 14
February 26, 2010
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Well-known scholar denounces ‘War on Terror’ Chelsea Langevin Senior reporter An internationally renowned scholar spoke Feb. 24 to a packed audience in Ice Auditorium about Middle Eastern politics, religion and the “War on Terror.” Reza Aslan has provided scholarly commentary about the war on nationally recognized shows such as the “Leher News Hour” and “The Daily Show,” Professor of Political Science Dawn Nowacki said. The lecture centered on Aslan’s most recent book, “How to Win a Cosmic War,” which raises questions about how the war on terror is framed by discussing the origins and beliefs of Judaism, Christianity and Islamism, Nowacki said. “His point is that if we frame this struggle as a cosmic war, then people perceive it that way,” she said. Because the objective of a cosmic war is to get rid of evil, there is no end in sight, Nowacki said. So, Aslan’s conclusion is that the conflict must be understood as a political,
Paoline-Anne Abulencia/Senior photographer Reza Aslan, author of “How to Win a Cosmic War,” lectures Linfield students on foreign policy on Feb. 24. rather than social, problem. “I think Aslan takes on very large questions and doesn’t hesitate to answer them,”
Nowacki said. Aslan provides context in his book about Arab society and culture to help create a better understand-
Shelby Simmons
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ing of the current conflict, Nowacki said. At times he quotes Bin Laden to >> Please see Aslan page 5
Katie Patterson
The race for ASLC president and vice president begins Dominic Baez Editor-in-chief In a surprisingly low turnout, only three official candidates will be on the ballot for the ASLC elections in March: one for president, two for vice president. Junior Shelby Simmons, the current Associated Students of Linfield College secretary, is the only official candidate for ASLC president, and her name will be the only one on the ballot for president. “It’s kind of crazy [running unopposed],” Simmons said. “At first, I was glad because that meant I could focus on what I wanted to do as president, not so much on campaigning.” Simmons said she wants to broaden her campaign bubble to reach large campus groups, such as Greenfield and the Fellowship
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of Christian Athletes, instead of just Greek life. Simmons is a Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority member. “It’s important to incorporate everyone on campus,” she said. “I want to find out what all students want.” Her main priority, Simmons said, is communication, whether it is with students, faculty or administration. “I want to see the bigger viewpoint,” she said. “I want to see what the majority wants.” Junior Sarah Spranger and sophomore Katie Patterson are vying for votes for ASLC vice president. “I’ve always been interested in ASLC,” Spranger said. “I was involved in high school government, and I liked knowing that I affected the community in a positive way.” Spranger, a Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority mem-
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ber, said that while she enjoyed her experience as Panhellenic president, she wanted to expand her interests. “Senate, for example, while it runs great, there is always room for improvement,” she said. “I feel non-senators aren’t connected with the Senate. I would like to educate incoming freshmen and upperclassmen about what it is that Senate does.” One of the main responsibilities of the ASLC vice president is to chair the Senate. “Maybe we could put in a small blurb in the Review, or maybe have Hewlett-Packard senators,” Spranger said. The Review was unable to contact Patterson before publication. >> Please see ASLC page 6
Local woman looks for love A George Fox alumna is one of two finalists on “The Bachelor.” >> Please see page 7
It was warm and sunny in McMinnville last weekend, but the Board of Trustees was too busy to soak up the rays. The trustees spent the weekend indoors at several meetings and presentations. On Feb. 20, the board discussed topics such as the school budget, tuition and ways that Linfield can be improved. The renovation of Northup Hall is one of these improvements, according to Brian Winkenweder, associate professor of art history and visual culture. Winkenweder was elected to the board last spring. “Northup Hall was one of the major topics at the meetings,” he said. “They’re making strides in the renovation, and you can see the change taking place. Everything currently stored in there is in the process of being moved elsewhere.” But the renovation does spur some difficulties. “It’s an expensive process; they have to move out the asbestos before they can do anything else,” he said. Along with discussions about the cost of renovations, the board discussed annual tuition increases and the budget for the 2010 school year. The college will announce >> Please see Board page 4 Last week’s online poll question:
“What problems do you have accessing the Internet?” The top three results: “I can’t get past Clean Access” (34 percent). “I can’t get a Catnet wireless signal” (26 percent). “I’ve had problems this semester” (26 percent). Go to www.linfieldreview.com to take this week’s poll. The poll was answered by 35 people.
Pancake Trio The Halcyon Trio Oregon performed Norwegian music in Ice Auditorium. >> Please see page 10