May 13,1994 "Ye shall know the truth" Issue Twenty-Seven

ECHO ECHOES

Our parting thoughts.

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Seniors capture Taylathon victories by Paula Hartzler and Erlka Broek from basic reporting

The seniors rode to victory and gained 400 points in the inter-class competition at the 40th annual Tay­lathon this past Tuesday.

"It felt pretty great to win, espe­cially since I am a rookie. It was a lot of fun. We knew we had fast riders, so our strategy was to ride smooth and avoid penalties," Joel Eisenbraun said.

Four-year veterans Joe Johns and Mike Falder, two-year bikers Jeff Greene, Landy Glavach, Jeff Schmela and Tim Smith, and first-time riders Shawn Vaughn and Eisenbraun comprised the winning team. Chris Wynkoop was the catcher.

Originally planned for Saturday, May 7, Taylathon was rescheduled because of rain. The delayed race was taken in stride.

"We were disappointed that we couldn't race because everyone was pumped; but we were prepared. It was a hectic weekend, but we all came together in the end," senior captain Johns said.

The senior team rode an error-free race that made the difference in the end.

"The key to winning was our strategy—to ride without any penal -

A WINNING COMBINATION—The senior bikers and trikers pose for a victory shot. photo by Don Helton

ties. You can ride a 50 second lap, but if you have a penalty, it sets you back 15 seconds, so it's actually a 1:05 lap," Johns said.

The seniors finished a lap and a half in front of the juniors, with Greene riding the fastest lap of the day in 52 seconds. The sophomore bike team came in third, and the freshman fourth.

Experience proved to be the key. "You don'trealize until you'rea

junior or senior what it really takes to win the race," Johns said.

The seniors were also victorious in the women's trike race, led by captain Shawna Palmateer. Her teammates were Amy Pletcher, Sharon Delp, Mindy Anderson, Bria Thompson, Julie Adams, Erin

Anderson and Michelle Romig.

Freshman trikers finished sec­ond, ahead of the sophomore and junior trike teams respectively.

An estimated 500 spectators watched the races.

Winning the race put the seniors in the lead of inter-class competi­tion.

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Graduation activities approaching by Michelle Greenawalt associate editor

The commencement ceremony honoring the class of 1994 will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 in Wheeler Memorial Stadium.

This year, the presentation of di­plomas will be given by depart­ment chairs. Correspondingly, graduates will march by department and will be seated with fellow stu­dents in their major, according to Rebecca Moore, assistant to the dean of the university.

"This year we want to focus on the student This is a high recogni­tion of their achievement," said Dr. Dwight Jessup, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the university.

Students who are completing the requirements for two majors will choose which department to march with. Recognition for completing the requirements in two fields of study will be given during the com­mencement ceremony, Moore said.

Those students graduating with honors will be notified in Friday's graduation rehearsal.

Honors' regalia for those gradu­ating cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude will be dis­tributed at that time to those who have completed all degree require­ments, Moore said.

"Since honors atcommencement designate completed academic work, those students who have de­gree requirements yet to be met by August or December 1994 will not be recognized with designated hon­ors at the commencement cer­emony," Jessup said.

An effort is being made this year to highlight the presentation of di­plomas. Consequently, there will be no outside speaker at the com­mencement ceremony.

"This decision was reached in order to give the presentation of diplomas more time," Moore said.

Prior to the ceremony, the Sym­phonic Band under the direction of

Dr. Albert Harrison, professor of music, will perform a 20 minute pre-concert, Moore said.

The commencement ceremony is being planned for Wheeler Me­morial Stadium. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Odle Gymna­sium.

Whether commencement is in­doors or out, Redigar Chapel/Audi-torium will be open for closed cir­cuit viewing of the ceremony. This is for overflow and convenience purposes.

There is no limit on the number of people that seniors can invite to graduation. Seating is limited, how­ever, in the gymnasium. Thatisone of the reasons for the overflow seat­ing in the chapel.

Friday night, a finger foods re­ception will be provided, courtesy of the Alumni office, to seniors and theirguests. Later,at8:15p.m.,the senior program will take place in the Rediger Chapel/Auditorium.

Cosgrove honored in chapel

by Randy Dillinger campus editor

Slowly the clues were revealed. Father, husband, coach, author.... Soon, it became clear who the hon-oree was.

Citing him as a "gifted intellec­tual, a professor committed to excel­lence and aChristian exhibiting faith in everyday living," the Taylor Alumni Association named Dr. Mark Cosgrove, professor of psychology, Distinguished Professor of the Year for the 1994-95 school year, during Honors Chapel Monday.

It was the second time Cosgrove received the award, becoming the

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2 The Echo a May 13,1994 CAMPUS NEWS

Bond returns from Egyptian 'adventure'

Summer sessions to offer variety by Mindy Leonard features editor

If you've ever wanted to live on an island in the Nile River, attend a Muslim wedding or meet the Coptic Christian Pope, the Middle East Studies Program is a good route to take.

Zoe Bond, a senior history and international studies major, recently returned from participating in the semester-long program based in Cairo, Egypt, which is sponsored by the Christian College Coalition.

Bond had finished her require­ments for graduation in January. However, as she said, she "wanted some more adventure" before she graduated. She chose the Middle East for the background of that ad­venture.

The semester began with a one week orientation to help the stu­dents get used to their surround­ings. After the orientation, an in­tense study of Arabic began. Lan­guage classes were held for two and a half hours a day for four days a week.

"The best way to see Egypt is this way," she said. Because of con­tacts made by the program's direc­tor, Cliff Gardner, the group was able to experience many things the average tourist would not be able to. For instance, they were able to meet the Coptic Pope, and visit both the World Bank and the Arab League.

The economic/ political portion of the semester took the group of 15 students to Jerusalem and other parts of Israel. As Zoe said, this was "definitely the most incredible part." While in Israel, the group visited many of the biblical sites, and attended several lectures re­garding the Palestinian-Israeli con­flict.

"There was definitely a pro-Pal­estinian tendency in the lectures. It was very eye opening."

Bond also went to the mosque in Israel which was the location of the Hebron massacre. "We came back (to Egypt) one week before the Hebron massacre. It was very real to us."

Upon their return, the students held a debate, playing the roles of people coming from different per­spectives of the conflict "It was the most emotional debate ever." Bond said that because the students had taken such a close look at the conflict it was difficult for them not to become very personally in­volved with the debate.

The second segmen t of study was called "Peoples and Cultures," which examined the groups of people living in Egypt. The final portion focused on a study of Islam, during which, students had the op­portunity to attend Muslim wed­dings, parties and mosques.

"The classes were just as hard as they would be here, but because they were hands on, they were more enjoyable. You didn't think they were hard," Bond said.

As for the potential dangers of living in the Middle East, Bond said the group was quite protected.

"We stayed in a dorm of the American University of Cairo. It's the only co-ed dorm in Egypt. The dorm is on an island with the em­bassies in the Nile River.The mili­tary is very concentrated, so it's hard for terrorists to attack the is­land."

"I really didn't get scared be­cause the only kind of violence in Egypt is political violence. You don't have to be scared of getting mugged or raped or anything like See Adventure

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by Randy Dillinger campus editor

As summer makes its way to campus next weekend, most of us will be making our way home. Tay­lor, however, will have no trouble staying busy for the next three months.

Summer at Taylor still involves academics with the two summer sessions. It also features a host of conferences ranging from church organizational meetings, to athletic camps, reunions, and many others.

The summer sessions are an in­tegral part of every summer at Tay­lor. The benefits of taking classes during the summer, according to Dr. Ronald Sloan, associate dean and director of summer school, in­clude a lower fee per credit hour, and a greater opportunity to inter­act with professors. But it is any­thing but a vacation.

"I hope students and faculty take the sessions seriously," Sloan said. "I hope they don't look at them as less important than the regular ses­sions."

Currently, 185 students are reg­istered for the summer sessions. About 40 high school students are expected to participate in the hon­ors program this summer, Sloan said. Recruited by the admissions office, these students are given the opportunity to take college-level courses, and earn credit toward their college education.

The honors program also serves as a way for these students to get to know campus and some of the pro­fessors. According to Sloan, it is also a good way for Taylor to evalu­ate potential students and to help in the enrollment process.

In addition to the honors pro­gram, children of alumni are given the opportunity to take courses dur­ing summer session II. Summer is also an ideal time for students to do practicums in their area of study.

Faculty are being encouraged this summer to become more in­volved with students who are work­ing on independent studies. In the past, faculty have communicated with students primarily through

mail, but they are being encouraged to have more personal contact with students, Sloan said.

This summer, a number of stu­dents will travel with Dr. Richard Dixon, professor of modern lan­guages, on the annual trip to Costa Rica. These students gain credit toward upper division Spanish courses, and live with Costa Rican families during their stay.

At the same time classes are going on, there will also be a con­stant flow of conferences on cam­pus. There are about 60 functions that have been scheduled this year. Several local organizations, high schools and church groups will be having conferences throughout the

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The last week of the year is upon us and SAC has a full schedule of events for students to fight off those final exam week blues.

Tonight, dinner will be served at the lake from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will be shown at 8:15 p.m. Drinks, smores, and a bonfire will accompany the movie. If it rains, the movie will be shown inside the dining commons.

Saturday, the loop will closed from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for the annual Taylor Criterium bike race.

The men's race, in which the rid­ers will complete 30 laps, will begin at 1:30 p.m. The citizen's race, in

which riders will complete 10 laps will begin at 2:50 p.m.

Lunch will be served on the lawn between Olson and Wengatz Hall's from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday night, SAC will host the Finals Week Party/Midnight Break­fast from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Hodson Dining Commons parking lot.

Student will be able to participate in a bungee run and a slug bug slam.

"We're going to have a Volkswagen bug that students will be able to hit with a sledge hammer for 10 cents per swing, or they can donate a canned/boxed food item," Margo Horsey, SAC vice-president, said. "The money and food will go to the Miller family at Pig Land."

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summer, as well as numerous ath­letic events, such as basketball and tennis camps.

"We have a wide variety of con­ferences this summer," said Joyce Fox, conference coordinator. "We officially start June 1 and end Au­gust 7. Pretty much every day has a conference. We may have up to five or six at a time."

Most of the conferences are spe­cialized to particular groups and would not be of interest to most students. But among those that may be of interest is the International Conference on Computers in Mis­sions, hosted by Dale Sloat, direc­tor of marketing and media service, and Bob Hodge, director of infor­mation services.

Several faculty and staff qre in­volved in planning and participat­ing in the conferences, Fox said.

"There are so many people who play behind-the-scenes roles," she said. "They bend over backwards to help us out."

Even though summer at Taylor may not have much to do with the lives of most students, the summer sessions are an active time, and according to Sloan, students are welcomed to give ijjeps^md input on" the SeSsloM.

"I'd welcome any questions or concerns students may have," Sloan said. "We are open to feedback. It helps us with planning the summer sessions."

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that I felt safer there than I would in Chicago or any city here."

While Bond said she would rec­ommend the trip to anyone, she admits that she had some trouble adjusting at first However, after the first month, her attitude had changed.

"I knew that God had sent us all there. We had a purpose in being there and we should take advantage of it. It will all make sense some day."

"It's a really tough place to live, but it's also beautiful. You have to have your eyes open."

One caution that Bond said those considering the trip should give some thought to is the illegality of witnessing.

However, if someone expresses interest in Christianity, it is legal to share your faith in that manner.

Students are told not to go for witnessing purposes, not only be­cause it isn't safe for them, it also places the church in jeopardy.

The needs of the Muslims in Egypt are great and often mission­aries in that region can work for years before seeing any lives saved, Bond said. "It's really depressing in some ways. It just really takes a while to reach into those deep needs."

Train depot returns to Upland from University Relations

The Upland Train Depot makes its return Monday, May 16, in a parade complete with sirens, horn blowing, and pealing bells from the Taylor carillon.

The depot is being returned to Upland with the cooperative efforts of a volunteer group and Taylor Uni­versity.

The parade welcoming the depot is symbolic of past parades between Taylor'scampusand the former rail­road station. Professor Fred Shulze will play "I've Been Workin' on the Railroad" to signal the start of the parade.

Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take part in this historical event

"Our plan is for the Taylor com­munity to join other townspeople in this impromptu fun event," Dr. Charles Jaggers, vice-president for university relations, said. "Whether students walk, run, ride a bike, or a drive a car and honk, the goal is to participate in this community event."

WBAT 1400 AM will carry live depot updates beginning with the departure from its current location in Muncie to its arrival at State Road 26 and Main Street where the parade will begin.

apprehended, expelled from school by David J. Chamberlln editor

Gerig Hall can breathe a sigh of relief.

The thief that has been stealing personal items and cash has been caught and expelled.

The female student was caught at Sears in Muncie trying to usea credit card that had been reported missing and had been canceled by the owner.

According to Mike Row, campus safety director, when the student went to the counter to pay for her pur­chases, the clerk asked for some pic­ture identification. When she couldn't produce any, she wait out to her car to get some, but never Cosqrove

came back, he said. A 35mm camera, Sony Walkman,

credit card, audio cassettes, compact discs and approximately $600in cash were stolen, Walt Campbell, associ­ate vice-president and dean of stu­dents, said.

"Many of the items that were sto­len have been recovered and will be returned to their owners," Campbell said. "Thecashwillalsoberetumed. No charges have been filed as far as I know."

The student was expelled Friday, but will be eligible to reapply to the university in the fall of 1995.

There are no ties between this stu­dent and the TSO computer theft.

first professor at Taylor to be so honored. The first time was in 1980.

Cosgrove stood on stage with his wife, Jo Ann, and three children, Walker, Robert and Preston, and re­flected on the first time he received the award. Only then, he said, his children were much younger, and his youngest hadn't even been thought of.

Cosgrove has been an active writer, authoring six books and nu-

continued from page 1 rnetous professional articles. His book "The Amazing Body Human: God's Design for Personhood" was named the Campus Life Magazine Editor's Choice for Book of the Year in 1987.

In order to maintain the element of surprise, Cosgrove, who has been on sabbatical this semester, was in­vited to give a dedicatory prayer for the senior class at the honors chapel.

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Trojans close out spring season by Scott Balyo sports editor

Well, the Trojan athletes have once again packed up their equip­ment for the summer months. This week's Echo takes a final look at all of the action. Baseball

The baseball team was unable to complete the final two games of its season against Indiana Tech, since the games were rained out Saturday and canceled for Tuesday because thegames had no bearing on tour­nament play and Indiana Tech had already finished their school year.

The Trojans finished the season with a 12-29 record, despite hitting .308 as a team.

Taylor's downfall came in the areas of pitching and defense. The Trojans had an 8.69 ERA. Defen­sively they committed 79 errors, compared with only 48 by opposi­tion.

Home runs were in style for the Trojans this season as 12 players hit at least one home run and the team had 36.

Leading the hit parade for the Trojans was junior Jason Norman, who hit .400 and had nine home runs and 34 RBIs.

Other top hitters for the Trojans included sophomore Marc Laing (.400), junior Gary Ross (.344), junior Travis Campbell (.321), and senior Tim Winterholter (.307).

Sophomore Darrin Hess was the only Trojan pitcher to accumulate a winning record, going 2-1 with 30 strikeouts.

Taylor will return the bulk of its players next year as the only se­niors are Winterholter and Dirk Salberg.

Ringenberg ended the season 10-12, while sophomore Beth Prior went 8-6.

The Lady Trojans will return everyone except Breidinger next season.

Golf The golf team completed their

season with a sixth place finish at the NAIA District 21 tournament last weekend.

Sophomore Drew LeMastershot a team-low 171 for the 36-holes, while senior Jason Block and jun­ior Brian Burkey each shot 174.

The Trojans had 10 matches this spring and were able to finish in the top five three times.

Track and Field Taylor men's team came off

their District21 Championships and earned a third place finish at the NCCAA Championships at Cedarville College last Saturday.

Indiana Wesleyan won the meet, while Cedarville placing second.

Freshman James Njoroge won the 800 in a time of 1:50.60, which was a new Taylor record. He also won the 1,500 (3:53.5).

Junior David Parker won the 110 hurdles with a time of 15.59, while junior Tony Newman placed sec­ond in the hammer, throwing 165' 9", which was also a new Taylor record.

TOP TROJANS—Pictured above are the 1993-94 Trojan Club Athletes of the Year. Award winners are nominated by their respective head coaches and then voted on by the entire Taylor athletic staff. The awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, athletic ability, character and campus leadership. Back row: Steve Stringfellow-Men's Cross-country, Tim Winterholter-Baseball, Matt Tumas-Men's Tennis, Middle Row: Dana Steckley-Women's Tennis, Sara Smearsoll-Women's Track and Field, Beth Dohogne-Softball, Gretchen Newhouse-Women's Basketball, Naomi Fruchey-Women's Cross-country, Front row: Brent Holbert-Golf, Doug Bonura-Football, Chris Adkinson-Men's Track and Field Pho'° ** Jim linger

Three athletes from the men's team will travel to Azusa Pacific University to compete in the NAIA National Championships May 26-28.

Njoroge has qualified for the 800 and 1,500, while Newman has qualified for both the discus and the

hammer. Senior Steve Stringfel-low qualified for the marathon.

Sophomore Natalie Stanislaw took first in the javelin with a throw of 121 "7".

No one from the women's team qualified for the national meet.

Some of the men' s and women's track team members will compete at the Billy Hayes Invitational to­morrow in Indianapolis.

The Lady Trojans also placed third at the NCCAA meet, as they finished behind Cedarville and Hun­tington.

Softball The Lady Trojans were unable

to win a game at the Mid-Central Conference Tournament at IUPUI last weekend.

In the first game against Bethel, Taylor jumped out to a 5-0 lead, but Bethel came back with seven runs in the fourth and went on to win the game 10-7.

Sophomore Beth Gortner was 4-for-4 in the game with three RBIs.

The loser's bracket pitted the Lady Trojans against St. Francis. Taylor dropped the game 4-2.

Taylor ended the season with a 19-19 record.

Gortner lead the team in hitting as she batted .385 with 34 RBIs and two home runs.

Junior Melody Benson and fresh­man Beth Dehogne each hit .330, while freshmen Cary McFarland, Holli Fincannon, and Ann Soper, senior C.J. Breidinger and Ringenberg all hit over .300.

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The sports editor was actually able to pull out the narrow vicotry this week as he picked seven of the game s right and won the tie-breaker.

A big thanks to everyone who played this year. Hopefully the contest will continue next year, and even more people will continue to send in entries by VAX.

Also, a huge thanks to TOPPIT for sponsoring the contest.

Well, hopefully everyone will have an excellent summer. Get ready to "Make the Call" in the fall of next year.

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