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Softball Marathon: not a sprint Every spring, Southern Nazarene University holds a softball marathon for all male students on campus.

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Want to make a difference?

Here is your chance to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others.

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Southern Nazarene University – Bethany, OK (405)491-6382 Professors and business student to visit Swaziland

establishment in Swaziland. Relief and aid efforts have been active in Swaziland for quite some time. Photo

by Sarah Privott, Photo Editor When the Morning Star Institute provided the possibility for one student enrolled in International Economic Development to go on the trip with Professors Herskowitz, Powell, and Seyfert, Laura applied and was chosen for the opportunity.

“I am most excited to see the empowerment educaInteraction with the people of Swaziland is one of the tion can bring. I want to greatest benefits of these types of mission trips. Photo by work for a micro-finance Sarah Privott, Photo Editor organization someday, and this trip offers a great experience in the field of economic development.

I’m also super excited to travel to Africa again in a new place and make connections with, and invest in, new wonderful people,” Pearson said.

She also mentioned that this trip will be different than any other mission trip she’s been on and that she is not will be for the group of 40 to split into groups quite sure what to expect or what her role on of four and produce a total of ten complete the trip will look like. business plans to be evaluated and edited by “This trip could be somewhat of a foot in the three SNU professors. the door for the future,” Pearson said.

This means that ten new businesses could “The opportunity presented itself, but it potentially be introduced as a result of the trip. is definitely something I want to do to get This opportunity will not only have a lasting experience in the international business field effect on Pearson and the professors, but will in order to find out if it is truly what I want give them a chance to impact the world in a way to dedicate my life to.” that may seem sort of ‘behind the scenes’ but The end result of all the business seminars that will ultimately benefit people in need.

Kira Roberts, Staff Reporter This summer, three SNU professors and Laura Pearson, a junior international studies major, have the opportunity to partner with the SIFE team in Swaziland, Africa.

SIFE is “an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.”

During the three weeks, the team will complete ten business plans, with the potential of

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ENRAGED MOTHER STANDS

BY DAUGHTER, ATTACKED BY GADHAFI’S MEN

The mother of the Libyan woman who rushed before journalists to say she’d been viciously attacked by 15 of Moammar Gadhafi’s militia men does not mince words. Aisha Ahmad says she would “strangle” Gadhafi if she could.

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DO FOOD DYES MAKE KIDS HYPERACTIVE? FDA TO DECIDE

The FDA is examining the link between dyes found in everyday foods and hyperactivity in children.

The panel will recommend Thursday whether the agency should further regulate dyes, do more studies on the issue or require better labeling of the additives. msnbc.com

ALD, OIL, SGA partner to organize canned food drive Brad Crofford, Staff Reporter and Friday during lunch and din“This canned food drive fits During the week of April 4, ner times to accept cans and cash with ALD’s mission of not only SNU’s Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) donations. striving to be the best students chapter, Oklahoma Intercollegiate SGA is helping by getting the that we can be, but also striving to Legislature (OIL) delegation, and word out about the canned food use our abilities to benefit others,” the Student Government Associa- drive through chapel announce- Timara Starkey, sophomore biotion (SGA) will be partnering to ments and other advertising chemistry major and co-secretary collect cans and money for dona- means. of ALD, said. tion to a local food pantry.

“The canned food drive is a ALD is a national honor society, Every semester, OIL delegations wonderful opportunity for ALD to with over 250 chapters throughout from universities across Oklaho- partner with organizations around the United States. SNU currently ma gather at the State Capitol to campus,” Stephanie Mabe, senior has 74 members, and 39 are eligisimulate the various functions of psychology major and president ble to join this semester. government. of SNU’s ALD chapter, said.

The food drive’s organizers Delegations also give back to the “It supports the idea that we hope for widespread participation community by performing a ser- need each other in order to be the across campus, asking everyone in vice project and donating canned best that we can be.” the SNU community to consider goods to the Mid-Del Food PanALD officers suggest that it is a giving whatever they are able to try. natural fit for ALD to be involved give, whether that is two cans or The canned goods donation in a project like this. one dollar. drive exists as a form of com- The campus-wide food drive will collect cans to benefit theMid-Del Food Pantry. Photo petition between universities, by Sarah Privott, Photo Editor with each institution attempting to donate the most pounds per person.

Cans will be collected in various ways over the course of the week.

Boxes will be set up in several dorms for students to drop off cans starting on Monday, April 6.

ALD members will go doorto-door in Chapman, Asbury, and Imel on Wednesday, April 8.

A table will be set up and run

by ALD members on Thursday

This Friday 7pm FLORIDA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SUSPENDED AFTER PLANES FLY TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

A Florida air traffic controller supervisor has been suspended after officials said he compromised the safety of passengers by letting two planes fly too close to each other, officials said.

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Relief efforts provide opportunity for service from afar Abby Johnson, Staff Reporter What began as an ordinary day in the lives of the people of Japan, soon became one of the worst days the country has ever experienced.

On March 11, 2011, with no given warning, the country soon became the sight of one of the deadliest disasters in history.

That morning, the people of Japan were horribly shaken by a dev-

astating 9.0 earthquake, and soon after, suffered the effects of a raging tsunami.

Together, the earthquake and the tsunami caused an additional disaster, a nuclear meltdown that contributed to the staggering death toll, which is expected to reach 20,000 people, according to the New York Times.

Japan’s ravished people are slow-

Kobe, Japan, following the 3/11 earthquake. Photo courtesy of onlinenews4u.com

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ly beginning to see the effects the disaster took on their country.

Dozens of organizations are responding to the increasing need, and rescue and recovery efforts are in full force. With so many organizations stepping in to help the torn country, making donations can be a bit overwhelming.

The Red Cross has created a simple way to donate to the ongoing relief efforts. People can text REDCROSS to 90999, to make a $10 donation that will be added to their next cell phone bill.

Another way to help out is through the power of prayer. “[Pray] for the men, women, and children affected by this catastrophe, especially that

they will be touched by the love of Jesus Christ,” the Samaritans Purse website reads.

The organization also provides a way to donate money or tangible items. Those interested can simply fill out a form, saying how much they wish to give and can turn it in via the organization’s website.

Finally, the Salvation Army also provides a new, and innovative way for donations to be made.

“There is now another way to give to The Salvation Army. Members of airlin mile plans can donate accrued miles enabling The Salvation Army to move personnel quickly in time of disaster, provide travel for those in need of emergency medical care outside of their area, and reduce administrative costs by providing travel for staff,” according to the Salvation Army’s website.

With organizations continually developing ways to help out others in need, donating time and money has become increasingly important. So whether it is a small amount of 10 dollars, texted in, or even donating hard earned travel miles, we can all use the resources available to us, to help those in need.

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Our society’s distorted view of femininity Morgan Koehn, Opinions Editor

Watching from a feminist perspective, it is obvious the female characters in the film Burlesque are symbols of sex, lust, and the repression of women. The characters reveal the fact that women are utilized as objects within the culture to bring enjoyment to their male counterparts. The female dancers in the film are simply living in a man’s world, which is seen in the portrayal of the characters’ performances, physical appearance, and language used.

Burlesque is a film about a club that degrades the performances and physical appearance of women by introducing the female characters as “entertainers,” which is obviously directed toward the male audience for their sexual arousal.

The performances throughout the film are typically numbers that include more than one woman. The dancers interact with each other in a sexual way, intertwining their legs and touching one another. The behavior is socially accepted in the club lounge, and oddly enough, it seems completely normal, which is a result of the patriarchal environment surrounding the women.

The strangest part about the performances as a whole is the fact that the women want to be on the stage more than working in another area. Waitressing is lower on the totem pole than dancing practically naked on the stage. Ali, the main character in the film, starts working at the club as a waitress, but she is very persistent in making her intentions to

dance on stage known to her boss.

The physical appearance of the female characters in the film present them as objects for men to lust over while the girls who work at the club dance and sing on stage in revealing lingerie outfits.

The language used throughout the film categorizes men as dominant characters and women as weaker, dependent ones.

about a mile up my butt, and my eyelashes are so thick they could pick up a stiff wind.” Sean quickly replies, “It’s fun being a girl, isn’t it?”

The ensemble she describes is the typical appearance of the dancers. They are required to wear revealing clothing common for the bedroom, not on a stage in front of an audience. Sean’s response summarizes that the idea of feminism is established through the amount of skin shown and how the sexuality of the female makes her more of a “woman.” The women are not given any physical privacy, but Photo courtesy of Google images they see don’t see The word ‘burlesque’ is defined anything wrong with it either (and as a variety show characterized neither do we as the audience), by broad ribald comedy, dancing, which references the strength of and striptease. It derives from the the patriarchal standards set beFrench word ‘comical’ and the Ital- fore them (and surrounding us in ian word ‘burlesco,’ which comes our own culture). from ‘burla’ meaning “joke.” So Further, the women comthe meaning behind the word ‘bur- monly refer to one another as the lesque’ shows how women are not body parts they possess. Ali says, portrayed as positive members of “If I’m not 20 times better than society, but instead, they are only ‘boobs for brains’ over there, you entertainers and visual stimulation don’t have to pay me.” “Boobs for solely for the enjoyment of men. brains” is a phrase Ali uses to ref Another example of how erence Nikki, a fellow employee at words used in the film degrade the club. She is calling her female women is in the way characters colleague a “boob,” which sugcommunicate with one another. gests her sexual body parts define There’s a scene when Ali hurries her ability as a woman and a huoff the stage in a skin-tight cor- man being. The phrase insinuates set, and she comments to Sean, a woman’s body and physical apthe club manager, “My boobs are pearance replaces her need for pushed up to my ears. My thong’s intelligence. Because she has an

attractive female body, she has no use for common sense or knowledge to function as an active member of society.

Also, Tess, the club owner, gives advice to the girls, saying, “If you fall off the stage, leg extended, boobs out.” If the women make a mistake while performing, they are encouraged to flaunt their chests to the audience, which is believed to keep them happy when there is an error in the song and dance routine.

After watching an upbeat movie containing singing and dancing, the audience is naturally encouraged to respond, mimicking a dancer’s motions or singing along as the credits roll. The truth is that we are influenced by movies, and the main issue Burlesque raises is that it motivates others to accept the treatment of women and even participate in it.

Because female sexuality is portrayed in the film as something that’s offered to men and for men, a distorted image of the female body is created. The audience sees the difference in how men and women are treated. Viewers then adopt those perspectives as truth and apply them when interacting in our society.

The female characters are not just singing and dancing in sexy costumes on stage; they are showing viewers that this type of behavior is the role a woman should play. It convinces people that it’s socially acceptable to view the female body with sexual desire, and it presents the stereotype that women are designed to be objects for male enjoyment.

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Using “icebreakers” for your benefit Ashley Lugrand, Echo Columnist

I recently had a discussion with a friend about pick-up lines and why they don’t work.

Most of you, if you have been paying any attention at all, will realize that I don’t really place much stock in dating someone you know nothing about. I think some of the best relationships are the ones that start as friendships, but I do know that isn’t always possible. But that is a different topic altogether. The discussion today is about pick-up lines.

It might surprise you to learn this, but I don’t really have a problem with pick-up lines.

I actually think, when used correctly, they have a chance of being effective. I just think they have been used too much (and incorrectly) to the point that almost every woman’s stomach sinks just a little bit when she feels that dreaded tap on her shoulder.

In my mind, the point of a pick-up line is to break the ice to start a conversation with a person you don’t know. In these cases, guys, it is best to know your audience. You can take a chance, approach a girl with a sugar packet and

say, “Excuse me, but I think you dropped your nametag.”

Some girls are going to laugh right in your face. I’ll admit that was my initial reaction the first time I heard this one, but I wasn’t trying to be mean. I was just caught off guard, but I really did think it was funny. Others are

“No female worth your time wants tickets to the gun show, so stop it already.”

going to giggle or make some equally girly verbal excretion, and some will stick around for a conversation. Other girls will roll their eyes and walk away.

That’s the chance you take with that type of corny line. Just say it confidently, and be prepared to stick around for a little while (in case it actually works).

Let me just point out here, no female

worth your time wants tickets to the gun show, so stop it already. Seriously, just stop. I really hope it is not necessary to say this, but I will anyway, just in case. Avoid any statements that are rude, demeaning, or insulting. If you must compliment a physical attribute, compliment her eyes or her smile.

I will call pick-up lines “icebreakers” from now on because I just realized I hate the term “pick-up lines.” In my mind, the guys reading this article are trying to get to know a girl, not pick her up, so the term icebreaker is more accurate.

Anyway, the thing about icebreakers is this: it’s less about what you say and more about how you say it.

This is not to say the words don’t matter at all, but I’ve heard you have seven seconds to make a first impression.

If you are saying something that even you can admit is stupid (Hi, I’m Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me?), the least you can do is stand up straight, and say it with confidence.

Cutting the budget, cutting America’s future Ian Magruder, Daily Californian via Uwire.com

As a young American, it of fiscal austerity. is nice to hear my leaders say that The budget passed by they have my generation’s best in- House Republicans included a terests at heart. In the midst of the $5.7 billion cut to the Pell Grants ongoing budget battle in Wash- program, a nearly $900 milington, the one point that both lion cut to the Office of Science Democrats and Republicans seem budget, more than $1 billion cut to agree on is that they don’t want from Head Start and severe cuts to burden future generations of to dozens of other educational Americans with crushing debt. programs. The Democratic-con Speaker John Boehner re- trolled Senate may reject some of cently said, “It is immoral to bind these cuts, but the desire to make our children to as leeching and large spending cuts with little redestructive a force as debt,” and gard for their long-term impact is Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has strong on both sides in Washingsaid, “Our children and grandchil- ton. dren are counting on us to chart While Congress considers an effective course toward respon- cutting education, America’s busisible stewardship of the public nesses are projecting an increased purse.” But what programs are demand for a more educated they proposing to cut to achieve workforce. According to a recent this end? While I appreciate their report from Georgetown Universolicitude, I am concerned that sity’s Center on Education and the America’s leaders are jeopardizing Workforce, our colleges and unimy generation’s future in the name versities will have to increase the

number of degrees they confer by 10 percent annually, through 2018, in order to meet demand. Education is nearly a requirement in some of our nation’s fastest-growing industries, such as information services, professional and business services and health care, in which 75 to 90 percent of workers have at least some higher education.

The bottom line is that America should be spending more on education, not less. Can we afford to increase spending on anything given the massive federal budget deficit? I would argue we can’t afford not to.

Investments in education are just that, investments that yield high returns. A dollar spent on an effective educational program yields significantly more than its cost through future increased economic output. China and India have both dramatically increased the amount of money they spend

on educational programs.

Let’s be clear about the debate over the deficit. America’s economy will function normally regardless of whether we operate with a large budget deficit or a small one, so the entire argument is over what is in our nation’s longterm best interest. Will America really be better off with balanced budgets in 20 years if our workforce is less educated and ill-prepared for the global economy of the 21st century?

President Obama has called for new national priorities based on “winning the future,” but most members of Congress seem more intent on cutting the future. If leaders in Washington truly want to advocate for my generation’s best interests, they should spend less time pinching pennies and more time making the investments necessary to build a stronger America.

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The world has watched as experts in Japan have sought to restore stability to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

“Nuclear power plants are safe ...”

The Washington Post reported on March 21st that the 9.0 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami left over 8,000 dead and 13,000 missing. People remain worried as several of the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plants have experienced explosions that have released radiation into the surrounding area.

In the wake of such a widely reported-on nuclear catastrophe, it’s important to consider the safety of nuclear energy, and whether the United States should seek to expand its use of nuclear energy. Currently, the United States has 104 nuclear reactors that produce approximately 20% of our electricity, according to the World Nuclear Association.

The United States has not constructed any new nuclear power reactors since 1977, instead only completing those that had already

Tim Rice, ECHO Columnist

I have heard it said that the most beautiful places in the world also tend to be the most dangerous when it comes to natural disasters. I have also heard from many friends that Japan is a beautiful place. I have seen that places like Mexico City and California are beautiful places as well. The recent events at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan show us that we must pause and think about what we are doing with our energy policy before it has unintended consequences.

Nuclear energy is not a thing to be avoided at all costs.

Instead, it’s a very powerful tool that we would be guilty of crimes

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Nuclear power plants

Brad Crofford, ECHO Columnist been started. For comparison, Japan has 54 re- our population’s trepidation are understandactors that produce about 30% of its electricity, able, safety has improved greatly in the last 25 and France has 58 reactors that produce 78% years. Indeed, the fact that despite there being of its electricity. (In fact, France produces so hundreds of nuclear power plants in operation much electricity that it earns over three billion around the world, there has not been a maEuros each year by exporting it.) jor nuclear accident between Chernobyl and the current situation in Japan is a testament to the safety of nuclear power plants. Indeed, if not for the unusually severe earthquake and tsunami, there would not be the current problem.

Nuclear power plants are safe, especially if kept from areas where there is a higher likelihood of natural catastrophes. With the increasing availability of electric cars, increasing our electrical production can have the overall effect of reducing our dependence on foreign oil, a key objective to Photo courtesy of Google images promote American national secu The United States’ reluctance to invest rity. To move our country forward, we need to more heavily in nuclear energy is largely the re- pursue an “all-of-the-above” type approach to sult of the Three Mile Island incident in 1979, energy policy and expand our usage of nuclear and the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear energy while also developing wind, solar, wave, plant in 1986. While the emotional aspects of and other forms of renewable energy.

against humanity if we misused it. The basic law of conservation of energy applies with any power source. If you want a concentrated source of power, you have to undo a process that took just as much energy to create it. And there is always a price to pay for exploiting this power. The only contenders at the moment for meeting the power needs of the world are nuclear energy, hydropower, and fossil fuels. Fossil fuels, especially coal, are a less than perfect solution, which ruins great cities like San Diego and are causing the destruction of natural beauties like the Appalachians and other equally pristine places around the world.

Hydropower has a nasty tendency to destroy priceless farmland and heritage sites.

Nuclear energy is feasible, but how we have been using it is not. The basic nuclear reactor design is the same one that has been in existence since the 1950s. The reason that this has not changed is that the current type of reactor produces relatively large amounts of plutonium, which was in high demand during the Cold War for (you guessed it) nuclear weapons.

The way we actually produce electricity from nuclear power plants is a throwback to the Industrial Revolution. Running a current nuclear reactor is a dangerous dance

of making sure everything stays just hot enough to boil water into steam.

For nuclear energy to be acceptable, we have to do two important things. First, we need to research a better way to produce electricity from radioactive materials. Nuclear batteries the size of coins that don’t need a nearby lake to stay cool already exist. Secondly, we have to be careful where we build nuclear reactors. Seismically active areas should be avoided at all costs.

Nuclear energy is possible, but we need to learn lessons well and change how we think about it before it can truly be safe.

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Softball marathon: It’s not a sprint

Baseball vs. Oklahoma Baptist L 1-11 (7) @ Oklahoma Baptist (DH) L 2-3, L 1-6 Softball vs. USAO (DH) W 2-1, W 3-2 vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State (DH) W 4-0, W 6-1 Women’s Golf @ Thomtree GC 681, 3rd-of-7

Results and scores at sports.snu.edu

ON DECK

Team “Those Guys” take a celebratory photo after winning the tournament. Photo by Lauren Glidden

Foster Biggers, staff reporter Every spring, Southern Nazarene University holds a softball marathon for all male students on campus. The tournament starts early in the morning and does not end till late in the evening. These men are challenged both mentally and physically, dealing with pain, hunger, fatigue, and the conditions that Mother Nature brings. All of these factors ultimately separate the men from the boys.

When you ask most of the people who played or attended softball marathon how it was, the BASEBALL vs. St. Gregory’s (DH) Saturday, April 2 1 p.m. @ Oklahoma City (DH) Tuesday, April 5 7 p.m. @ Mid-America Christian Thursday, April 7 3 p.m.

most common answer you will receive is probably how cold it was. Mother Nature showed up early this past Saturday with lows in the mid 30’s and the high near the mid 50’s with a strong north wind blowing in players faces all day; some players were done before the tournament even started.

When asked about the weather, senior Chandler Diffee said, “It was as cold as a frost mug.”

“The weather was cold. I felt that it was colder than most days,” Neil Stangland said when also asked about the playing condi-

SOFTBALL @ Rogers State Saturday, April 2 1 p.m. vs. Mid-America Christain (DH) Tuesday, April 5 2 p.m.

tions. “My personal opinion on the weather, it was just really cold.”

Most of these players were just happy to get back on the field and play in the marathon after last season’s marathon was canceled twice due to rainouts. But that was not the case this year.

The marathon also brings memories that will last for a lifetime. Someone hitting a homerun that isn’t supposed to, or someone making a crazy catch or throw, but most of the memories made during the softball marathon is when Softball continued on page page 7

MEN’S GOLF @ Throntree GC April 4-5 WOMEN’S GOLF @ Quail Creek GC April 4-5

WOMEN’S TENNIS @ Oklahoma Wesleyan Tuesday, April 5 2 p.m. @ Dallas Baptist Thursday, April 7

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WOMEN’S TENNIS Kimberly Weidemann Yukon, Oklahoma Sophomore

Nickname Kim, Kimbo Interests & Hobbies Reading and crafts Most Prized Possession My wallet-sized holder of different sizes of Post-Its Three Words that Best Describe Me Organized, busy, blessed One Word That Describes My Coach Sarcastic If I Could Have Any Superpower It’d Be Lightning-fast speed A Non-Athletic Talent I Possess I am the best organizer you’ll ever meet Biggest Fear Falling in a cave As A Child, I Dreamed to Be A meterologist What Motivates Me God, family, friends, boyfriend, and teammates If I Could Be A Type of Food, I’d Be Chocolate chip peanut butter ice cream Best Memory Going to nationals Pet Peeve People who have talent but don’t apply themselves Favorite Quote/Verse “Do nothing out of self-ambition of vain conceit, but rather in humility consider other better than yourself.”

Philippians 2:3

something funny happens on the field at the most interesting time.

“I’ve never seen so much joy on a man’s face when Will McDonough hit a ball deep into the outfield, then when he was rounding third he tripped and face-planted,” Stangland said.

“My favorite memory was when Eric Smith tried to throw the ball to me at third from center field,” senior Ryan Campbell said, “but ended up throwing it to the left field fence when he slipped and fell to the ground.”

Others found memories in trying to stay warm and avoid the cold while playing multiple games in a row.

Senior Ben Jackson said, “My favorite memory was when we started cheering ‘LETS DO THIS FOR LUNCH/DINNER!’ because we wanted a break from the cold just as much as we wanted to win.”

But when it comes down to it, all teams want to do in the end is win, and the cold wasn’t going to stop “Those Guys” from making a run at the championship. “Those Guys” was made up of Eric Moore, Mitch Summerford, Ethan Fruehling, Joel Frees, Cameron Hobson, Chad Jones, Joe Williams and others who found a way to avoid the cold and dominate the marathon.

“I had an awesome time spending the day in the freezing cold,” freshman Joel Frees said when asked about playing on the championship team. “We had a fun team of good guys and quality athletes. We ended up putting it all together and ending up on top. It was a blast…. I can’t walk today though.”

With another marathon in the books and new champions crowned, many never got the chance to taste victory while others will have to wait another year.

Never the less, we will all have to wait until next year for another opportunity to witness all that softball marathon has to offer.

Blackjack Sports Information tie Hale drove in the second run of fielder’s choice that scored Stewart.

BETHANY, Okla. — Taking a the inning with a sacrifice squeeze to Kara Crawford gave the Storm a 3-0 gamble on whether Southern Naza- score Forest. SNU took a 4-0 lead on lead when she hit her first home run rene will win or not lately has been an Aubrey Jones single to right that of the season with a solo shot to left anything but a gamble. In the month scored Daphne Stewart and cruised center to lead off the bottom of the fourth. Turner then tripled to right of March of it’s been a sure thing. from there.

SNU hasn’t lost a game since Feb. 25 Madden was perfect at the plate go- center to score Stewart, who singled and the winning streak moved out of ing 3-for-3 with an RBI. Fields went through the left side, as SNU took a the teens and into the 20s with a 4-0, 2-for-3 with a run scored while Stew- 4-0 lead. Hale made it 5-0 when she hit a sac fly to left to score 6-1 sweep of NorthwestStewart for the final run of ern Oklahoma State. the inning.

The 18th-ranked CrimKacey Acker added anson Storm (28-5, 6-2 other insurance run in the SAC) have now won 21 fifth when she singled up straight games. the middle to score Forest Jordan Simmons (13-1) as SNU climbed out to a recorded her sixth shut6-0 advantage. out and her 12th comThe Lady Rangers finally plete game of the year afgot on the board in the top ter she allowed just three of the seventh, but that was hits, struck out four and the only run scored the enwalked just one is seven tire day for Northwestern. innings of work in the Kaci Crawford (13-3) opener.

Southern Nazarene The Lady Storm continues winning streak. Photo by Sara Eguren struck out 11 of the 28 batters she faced as she altook a 1-0 lead in the lowed just one run on four hits in bottom of the first when Amy Mad- art went 2-for-4 with a run scored. den dove into first base to pick up a Madden also opened the second 6.2 innings of work. Tiffany Gossett two-out single and that allowed Katie game of the doubleheader with her faced just one batter and recorded the Turner to score from third. SNU ex- ninth home run of the year as she put out to close out the win for SNU. Southern Nazarene will now host tended its lead to 2-0 when Kristina SNU up 1-0 with a solo shot to left Forest drove in Allison Fields from in the bottom of the second. SNU Hillsdale Baptist, Monday, for a 2 third with a ground ball to third. Ka- went up 2-0 in the third on a Hale p.m. doubleheader.

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Texas heat Sports Information DeSOTO, Texas — Southern Nazarene’s top four players all sit inside the top 10 at the 2011 Bluebonnet Classic at the Thorntree Country Club.

McKenna Walker is tied for sixth after shooting an 86 while Amanda Arrington is just one stroke behind in eighth.

Jordan Ore and Macy Douglas are both tied for ninth after shooting an 89 and Erika Dolezelova is in 12th after she shot a 90.

No. 17 SNU is in third place behind No. 20 Northwood (Texas) that shot a 340 while Wayland Baptist is in second at 345.

SNU is six strokes back of

WBU at 351.

Day two of the tournament, Amanda Arrington made a late charge in the second round of the 2011 Bluebonnet Classic as she shot a 78, taking nine stroke off the previous day, to finish at 21over par and just four strokes back in fourth place.

Her 6-over par round on the 5,917-yard, par 72 course at Thorntree G.C. was the fourth lowest round of the day by any player and vaulted Arrington into the top five and helped No. 17 Southern Nazarene stay in third place.

The Crimson Storm had the second lowest round of any team, at 330, and made up four strokes on

No. 20 Northwood, that lead after day one, but Wayland Baptist shot the lowest round of the day with 323 to take the classic.

The Storm finished 13 strokes back of WBU and seven behind Northwood.

Arrington finished with a 165 (87-78), while Erika Dolezelova moved into a tie for eighth after reducing her day one score by 10 strokes with an 80 in the second round for a 170 (90-80) total.

McKenna Walker and Jordan Ore were closed behind as Walker tied for 10th at 173 (86-87) and Ore was just a stroke back at 174 (89-85), in 13th. Macy Douglass finished in 17th at 184 (89-95).

Swept in Shawnee Sports Information Glaum was 2-for-5 with SHAWNEE, Okla. — a run scored while Bies, Adam Bies went 3-for-7 James Tunnell, Johnson with an RBI double and a and Glenn all recorded hits. run scored for Southern Chris Eastham (5-1) took Nazarene as Oklahoma the loss after coming on Baptist swept a doublein relief of Tim Cole who header from SNU, 3-2 threw the first seven innings and 6-1. of the game. Cole Allowed The Crimson Storm just two runs on three hits (12-14, 5-11 SAC) forced and struck out five before extra innings in the open- Baseball hits another wall in Shawnee. Photo by Sara Eguren Eastham tossed the final er before getting held to 1.1 innings allowed one run just one run in the nightcap. rence Buchanan singled to right on four hits.

SNU jumped on the scoreboard to score Jorden Newton to tie the SNU also took the first lead in first in the top of the second of game. the second game when Bies roped the first game when Derek JohnIt stayed at 2-2 through the a single to right to score Glenn as son laid down a sacrifice squeeze eighth inning and SNU had a run- SNU took a 1-0 lead. That was that scored Bies from third. The ner at first when Glenn ripped a the last lead the Storm had as the Bison tied the game at 1-1 in the one-out single in the top of the Bison answered with three in the bottom of the third with a bases ninth, but the Storm left a run- bottom of the first and then addloaded single. ner stranded and headed into the ed two in the third and one in the Southern Nazarene retook bottom of the ninth. Reece Al- fourth and cruised from there. the lead at 2-1 in the top of the nas reached base on a Storm erBies went 2-for-3 with an RBI fifth on a passed ball that scored ror to start the inning, but John- while Glaum, Williams, Johnson Chase Glaum from third. Glaum son threw him out at second on and Hill all recorded hits. John notched a one-out double to right a stolen base attempt to clear the Basnight (2-2) took the loss after center and then went to third on bases. OBU then got back-to-back allowing three earned runs, six toa ground out. After Ryan Williams singles to put runners at second tal, on seven hits in six innings of drew a two-out walk the Storm before Chris Lemus drove home work. got the passed ball to take the lead. the winning run with a single up The Crimson Storm will now OBU answered though in the bot- the middle as the Bison survived travel to Central Oklahoma for a 2 tom half of the inning when Ter- in extra innings. p.m. game Tuesday.

GOLF Cooper Seims Bethany, Oklahoma Freshman

Nickname Guppy Interests & Hobbies Golf, snowboarding, surfing, wakeboearding, and hunting Most Prized Possession My beast of a dog, Hank the Tank Three Words that Best Describe Me Laughter, short, goofy One Word That Describes My Coach Funny If I Could Have Any Superpower, It’d Be Flying A Non-Athletic Talent I Possess Laughing What Motivates Me My high school golf coach (R.I.P. Coach Griffis) Biggest Fear Spiders As A Child, I Dreamed to Be In the NBA If I Could Be A Type of Food, I’d Be Chinese Best Memory High school senior trip Pet Peeve When people have the T.V. on but it’s not loud enough to hear Favorite Quote/Verse “If I’m not back in five minutes, just wait linger.” Jim Carrey from Ace Ventura, Pet Detective

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New diner keeps customers coming back Hannah Marchant, staff reporter Few know that a boomerang, a tool developed by Aboriginal Australians, rarely returns. Most were used for hunting, for taking down a kangaroo in one throw. Now, there are boomerangs made for sport, and even then, it takes quite the arm and skill for that device to make it back into your hands. The new diner on College Street, Boomerang, where their catchphrase is “Keep Coming Back!” is quite close to obtaining that expertise.

The diner is a fresh new addition to the downtown Bethany area, joining Papa Angelo’s and Thai Sweet Basil on College Street, just a short walk across 39th Expressway from campus. It’s exciting to have multiple cuisines to choose from in the small-town square.

I have had the opportunity to eat at the Boomerang Diner twice thus far and have been pleased with both visits. When you walk in, you are greeted with multiple “hello’s” from the wait staff and the welcoming smell of fried food. The space is small, but there are tables, booths, and a bar.

The small menus can be found at the table.

The selection isn’t necessarily limited, but the options do not leave your head reeling with indecision. Prices vary but are all under ten dollars, a viable option for college students.

The tasty burgers are all under five dollars and sides cost around two dollars. There’s a nice “burger basket deal” that includes a quarter

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pounder and a side of fries for $4.79. There is a “dinner” section of the menu which offers chicken fried steak, catfish, and other homecooked meals, and my, do they smell tasty!

Burgers aren’t the only thing to look forward to—Boomerang serves breakfast all day, in typical diner fashion. I had the breakfast combo with some hashbrowns and, while it was not anything special, the fluffy pancakes and fried potatoes were both filling and satisfying.

Most entrees are just that, but an appetizer the diner offers that most do not is Pickle-O’s, fried pickles. The breading was fantastic, and this fried treat is definitely a favorite.

The only problem I had with the food was the sauce—barbecue sauce is a must with all of my fried meals. They offer hickory sauce, but it was a tangy and salty sauce, nothing like the sweet sauces I love and expect. If you’re more of a ketchup fan, no worries, they’ve got plenty, but if BBQ sauce makes or breaks it for you, you might need to reconsider.

They also offer an array of pies, fried and a la mode. Adding dessert might be a better choice if you go with a friend or date and ask for the “2 dinner, 2 drinks, and 2 dessert” special for $19.95! That’s not the only special for —students receive a 10% discount on each visit.

If we gave stars, I would give it four out of five. Great location, great prices, good food, and great service and smiles—there are plenty of reasons to go!

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Choir has many groups for many different voices Jaclynn Gray, staff reporter The School of Music, which you can find in the Fine Arts Building, has one motto: “Maximizing music potential, in a supportive Christian environment.” This program provides musical opportunities for all students who wish to make music a vital part of their college experience.

Whether participating in Chorale, University Singers, Men’s chorus, women’s chorus, or Choral Society, each ensemble is a great way to express your talent.

“I love singing in different ensembles every semester; choir is a great way to express a talent that God has given me,” Alison Boswell said.

The SNU chorale is a premier choir; the Chorale is dedicated to the study and performance of the finest choral literature of all musical eras. An auditioned, mixed ensemble of 40+ voices gives performances for regional churches, high schools, university or community events, and chapel.

University Singers is an auditioned ensemble of 12-14 singers specializing in the style of contemporary music and vocal jazz. Students learn the art of tight vocal harmony, improvisation, and perform a variety of jazz styles.

Meanwhile, men and women’s chorus presents treble literature of a variety of styles. A non-auditioned choir, performances are

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Interests & Hobbies: Playing racquetball, mountain biking, creating/playing music Most Prized Possession: My Jack Russell, Scout A Non-Musical Talent I Possess: I can turn my feet around backwards As A Child, I Dreamed of Being: A firefighting rock star astronaut Photo courtesy of Kira Roberts

given for a variety of university and community functions.

The Choral Society is a group that combines the four groups above, to form the SNU Choral Society, a large choral group which performs major and minor choral works. You can find the musical groups all over campus, while putting on concerts or performing for the community.

“I love getting to put on concerts and portray all of our hard

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work and practice,” Boswell said.

This semester the choir has many upcoming events and concerts to be preformed right here on campus. For dates and times of the remaining events, go to: http://snu. edu/music-events. Come out and support the Choir and ensembles!

“You can usually find us all in the Fine Arts building hanging out in the commons area chilling and jamming out to music,” Boswell said.

Favorite Quote/Verse: “Esse Quam Videri” - “To be rather than to appear” Best Memory: Asking my fiance to marry me What Motivates Me: Knowing that whatever I do can have either a positive or negative effect on the world around me and wanting to be the best person that I can be.

Pet Peeve: Kitchen cabinet doors left open and the St. Louis Cardinal baseball team as a whole

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