Volume 33, Issue 6 Concordia University 275 Syndicate St. North St. Paul, MN 55104 Friday, February 13, 1998 CSP balances 1.3 million dollar debt by Amity Foster shortfall. This was learned early enough occurred on campus. He began the meet- deficit are related to student enrollment If you've been hearing rumors that in the year that the school could work on ing by stating that the budget is balanced and tuition. Enrollment was higher as a Concordia still has an unbalanced budget finding ways to solve this shortfall before and then explained exactly how the bud- whole, but more of the students were for this year, you've been hearing wrong. the January meeting of the Board of get is formed. He also spoke about the part-time. Concordia was not expecting a According to President Hoist and Regents that expects the President to reasons for the projected shortfall this higher number of part-time students. Executive Vice President Kay Madson, our maintain a balanced budget. At the con- year. According to Hoist, three things Another factor was that fewer transfer stu- budget this year is balanced. However, vocation on February 4, Hoist said that he contributed to the budget deficit. First of dents arrived at school. Last year, 127 stu- this is due to program and position could remember only one time in 18 all, benchmarks did not hold when dents transferred in. This year, only 98 reductions and to the dropping of rev- years that the budget was not balanced Concordia made the change from a col- people transferred to Concordia. Both of enue enhancements for some programs. and that was related to changes of Vice lege that ran on the quarter system to a these factors contributed to a full-time Concordia University did have the Presidents. university that runs on semesters. equivalent enrollment that was 60 people potential for an out of balance budget. As On Wednesday, February 4, President Unexpected costs from the changes arose fewer than planned. This meant that the the budget for this year was being pre- Hoist held a meeting in Buetow and the budget was not prepared to cover school was out of 60 full-time student pared in October, it was discovered that Auditorium for a discussion of the budget them. tuitions. According to Madson, Concordia there would be a $1,332,000 projected and the recent changes that have The other two contributors to the continued on next page Orphaned union turns to Exchange students add student management some Seoul to the campus by Amy Klein Matt Woodford, the Student Senate Vice- by Having arrived in St. Paul on Saturday, "Did you hear about Dan Asmus?" my President of Relations, and Max Knoell, You may have read past articles in the January 24, they will be attending neighbor asked me during the first week chair of the Student Union Board of Sword focusing on Sara Loewe and Adam Concordia until the end of February. of school. Governors and the Student Senate Vice- Possehl's recent study at the Luther While here they are primarily focused on "What about him?" I asked. "Is he President of Representatives. The Sword Seminary in Seoul, Korea, through a studying English with Jan Baurngart. okay?" Dan had been one of my favorite interviewed the three of them in an cooperative program with the Lutheran According to Jack, the classes are "inter CSP staff members since my freshman ori- attempt to answer many of the questions Church in Korea. On Saturday evening, esting." As Sara and Adam can attest, it is entation, and had become an even more students are asking. February 7, I had the opportunity to talk never easy learning a new language. Most important person in my life since I started with some of the friends that Sara and of the students agreed that they enjoy working in the Student Union last fall. Who came up with the current plan Adam made while they were there, dis- their grammar classes, but find particular "He got fired." and how was the decision made? cussing their experiences in the United difficulty with idioms. "Fired?" I stared at her for a minute, Knoell explained that the Union is run States. We looked through pictures, When I asked them about their view trying to comprehend Concordia without by the Student Union Board of Governors talked about school, movies and televi- of college life, Dong Yong Seo (Dino) corn- Dan Asmus. "What happened?" (SUBG), as it was when Dan was still here. sion, told jokes, and laughed until our mented, "[There is] a lot of freedorn for stu- "I don't know. I just heard people talk- The SUBG is composed of five students stomachs hurt. dents." In Korea the students are awaken at ing about it." and three faculty and staff members, and it At first, though, I was a little nervous as 7:00 a.m. for a mandatory chapel service. I slumped against the door frame. No is their job to make sure the building is we struggled to communicate (partly due "We were usually woken up by music that played throughout the dorms," said Sara. Dan Asmus. Why? And what was going to used in a manner beneficial to students. to the fact that I was talking too fast), but Adam added that sometimes the music made happen to our Union? According to Knoell, at their meeting Jae Hyoung You (Jack) helped break the him feel like he was, "waking up in a movie." The article above explains that Dan was shortly after Asmus' position was eliminat- ice. When I accidentally bumped my leg The students said that there are usually 18 no fired. His position, Director of ed, the SUBG decided they and students against him, I said, "Sony," and he ever students in a dorm. Student Activities and the Student Union, "should step in and make a decision so sweetly replied, "You're welcome." We also discussed how American and was eliminated as part of the budget-bal- before the administration did." Lucas And with that the the ice was broken and Korean cultures differ. "Manners," said Dong ancing measures the administration Woodford and the rest of the Student the laughter began. With a little help Yong Seo, "are very different." Dong Young reluctantly took. The CSP bulletin pub- Senate Executive Board brought the from Matt Mass (Jack's host student), Seo and Jae Hyoung You then demonstrated lished the announcement in the February SUBG a proposal for running the Union Sara, and Adam, I was soon enjoying this to me how students would address their 9 edition that administration of the Union which included Stehr, Knoell, and Matt evening learning about these five won- elders or teachers. Matt also informed me this semester will be handled by three Woodford assuming Dan's duties. Why derful people: Dong Yong Seo (Dino), that if a teacher were to walk into the room, the students would stand up and bow in students: Heidi Stehr, the Concordia those three? Basically, by virtue of their Jang Ho Kim (Jjang), Jae Hyoung You Activities Board (CAB) Union Desk Chair; elect- continued on next page (Jack), Jae Hyun Lee, and Sim Kinam. continued on page 4 Page 2 Friday, February 13, 1998

Orphaned Union know what the others are doing." thing for it to be run by students." continued from front page What are the new office hours? What's going to be different at the The hours are posted on the office door, How can students help? ed (Knoell and Woodford) and appointed Union now that these three are in and will be changing after five weeks. All three emphasized student involve- (Stehr and Knoell's SUBG chair position) charge? Currently, one of the three administrators ment in and use of the Union as the key to offices. "That's something we want to work on," can be found in the office during these its health as well as its survival. As Knoell emphasized that the current Knoell said. "We're open for suggestions. hours: Monday from 1-5 pm, Tuesday Woodford suggested, "Be open, be helpful, arrangement is temporary. Lucas We want to hear the students and we want 12:30-4:30 pm, Wednesday 4-5 pm, be supportive. Come to events so the Woodford and Jen Foster are heading up a to hear them loud." Specifically, Knoell Thursday 1-5 pm, and Friday 12-2 pm. administration sees student involvement, committee to devise a long-term plan for- mentioned that they were working on which leads to a bigger budget and possibly Union administration. acquiring more video games, getting some Is there any truth to the rumor that more hours for Marriott to be open there." comedy people in to perform, and obtain- students are in danger of losing the Knoell's advice was to "Think and say What are Stehr, Knoell, and Matt ing a new change machine. They also will Union to the administration? that this is not a big tragedy but an oppor- Woodford's roles? put out a suggestion box. Matt tunity to show "Our title is Administrators of the "We're still trying to figure out what we Woodford's the adminis- Student Union," Knoell explained. "That can do for the students," Matt Woodford answer was tration that we includes a big list of duties: we oversee said. "We want the Union to be used a simple, as students facility usage and the employees, keep an more." He mentioned that they want to "No." aren't going to eye on maintenance, schedule events, improve the look of the Union but they are Knoell sit around and we're here to be an open ear for the stu- working with a minimal budget: $1,400 expanded, do nothing." dents. These are just a few of the things. remaining of the Union's annual program "We were. Stehr asked We each have individual roles but we work budget of $3,000. As of now, I that students, as a team." Stehr explained, "We want to make sure "bring to us would say Knoell's main responsibilities include everything is student-based, so if someone that if we as any sugges- events and facility usage, which he already wants to rent out the Union, it should be tions or con, administra- Burn, baby, burn. Former Student Union Director Dan Asmus did as SUBG chair. The Board, he for something that's valuable for the stu- cerns or any- tors can get joins a student worker in throwing the Student Union's mortgage explained, votes on whether to allow events dents in some way. We're doing an inven- help from into the fire after chapel on Friday, Feb. 6. The Union celebrated thing they based on whether the event is in keeping think we aren't tory to find out what all we have because students and both its mortgage pay-off and 25th birthday ironically days after the with the Union's mission statement. departure of Asmus. photo by Lydia \Vittman there's lots of stuff here -- like cross-country students doing right Matt Woodford's responsibilities include skis and camping equipment -- that stu- show more interest in the Union, the because we just want to do a good job and maintaining contacts with people outside dents could be using that we didn't even administration will leave it alone. President the only way we can do this is by getting the school, for example, getting special know we had. We're learning as we go. We Holst is a big student advocate, and he real- input from students." Her final words deals for Concordia events. Stehr's primary want to make sure we do this job right." ly wants to see the students run the Union." summed up the attitude of the Union's role is to supervise the employees. Stehr also explained that the desk work- "I think a lot of students do fear that and three student administrators: "Come and Stehr emphasized that their role is, ers are going to be following the Staff it could be a possibility because of the way use the building because it's yours." "management of • the Student Union this Procedural Manual strictly, rather than the the Gangelhoff is not always available to semester....the day-to-day administration of hit-and-miss enforcement of rules such as students," Stehr said. "I'm not sure that if the Student Union." the rule that students must present a valid we let the administration run the building As Matt Woodford explained it, "we basi- Concordia ID to check out equipment. that it would be lost to students, but it is cally have the same position. We're divid- This should provide consistency and make the Student Union so I think it's a positive ing it up somewhat but we each have to the Union run more smoothly.

Budget continued from front page would like to see an increase in the percent- percent. the campus is not yet fully known. This is age of program dollars available. The second set of cuts, the program and something that will be learned as the year is "very tuition-driven." Without those 60 After going through the budget, decisions position cuts, is more immediate to the mem- progresses. tuitions, the budget deficit increased. The were made that reduced the deficit to zero. bers of the campus community. These cuts As of now, Concordia's budget is in the problems resulting from the college to uni- The specific cuts came from these three are identified on the budget as line-item cuts. black. It is balanced after months of hard versity and quarter to sememster changes, major areas: $272,00 from revenue enhance- According to Madson, the equivalent of nine work and planning. Difficult decisions were fewer transfer students, and fewer full-time ments (from programs like Concordia School positions on campus were cut: Director of also part of the balancing. Cuts were made enrollments than part-time served as the of Accelerated Learning, School Age Care, the Student Union, Help-Desk Coordinator from programs and positions. One important main contributors to a budget deficit. and Operations), $833,050 from program and (part-time), two positions from Maintenance, thing to remember is that this is not a new To repair the deficit, several suggestions positions (identified by line item reductions), two Administrative Assistants from acade- experience for our school, nor is it unique to have been brought up by outside consultants. and $226,950 from percentage reductions in mics, three positions from CSAL (two our school. Thomas Blakewell, one of these consultants, selected academic programs. After these cuts Administrative Assistants, and one teaching Concordia goes through budget adjust- suggested that Concordia use only tuition were made, the budget deficit was at zero. position), and one position in Advancement ments almost every year. This year, people income to balance the budget and use gift The budget was balanced. was reduced from full-time to part-time. noticed the cuts more because of the amount income raised by the Office of Development All of these cuts will affect students and The decision to make some of these cuts of the deficit, 1.3 Million dollars, and because for special growth needs. Another suggestion staff and faculty at Concordia, but the two was part of the plan to move to a more. pro: of the removal of some key positions. It also was to move from a personnel university to a most spoken about have been the academic gram-oriented school, while others were should be remembered that the school was program university. This simply means program reductions and the program and made with the thought that students could not in a crisis in dealing with the deficit, but decrease personnel and increase the program position reductions. The first deals with per- become more involved and eventually that it was working on an ordinary problem itself. Right now the budget ratio is approxi- centage decreases. Instead of a department become replacements to the positions.. The that has now been fixed. mately 65% personnel to 35% program across getting one hundred percent of its budget, it • position cuts were painful to make, according campus, according to Madson. The school may, for example, be cut down to ninety-five to President Holst. How these cuts will affect Friday, February 13, 1998 Page 3

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Adam Engelmann, junior: "The people. They're all very friend- Aimee Lindner, freshman: "The theatre. Everything abbut the ly; there are very few cliques. It's very open and you can join in theatre: the faculty, the building, and the commitment to the art between different groups of people. The profs are very open to rather than the performer." talk to and very interested in students' lives."

Reverend Professor Coach Hendrickson: John Hanneman, sophomore: "The "Quite honestly, the thing that I like about our fact that you can do anything here. I mean, Concordia is the students. In my 29 years [at if you want to start a climbing club, you can CSP] I've always beeri excited by the people I do it. If you want to join the track team, meet, the quality of the students, and that has- you can and you can compete. If you want n't changed. I see wonderful kids who are seek- to try cross-country for the first time, ing to become adults and seeking our help [as you're treated as a valuable runner." staff] to reach Christian maturity."

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Waving farewell to a friend, Omar Smith

by Lydia Wittman the President, among many, many other list of achievements, she does not see According to Dr. Ellie Heginbotham of As Concordia waves good-bye to a dear roles. How can one person have accom- them as a result of her own doing. "It's the English department, Smith's gift lies friend, Omar Smith, after 30 years of plished so much for this institution? nothing I did, but it's what we did togeth- in her, "big vision for the university com- devoted service, we must take a moment Her positive outlook on life probably er [to accomplish our goals]." bined with a remarkable eye for detail." to celebrate all that she has graciously has a lot to do with her suc- Smith's hope for Concordia's offered to this community. Smith, a cess. "I really . enjoy chal- future is that it will continue to Concordia-St. Paul and lenges and new experi- strengthen the existing curriculum. United Theological Smith has a "big ences," stated - Smith She offers valuable insight into the Seminary alumna, has vision for the uni- about her career and current changes that have resulted from structural and budget held the responsibilities versity combined future. "I see learning as a life-long process." In changes. "Change is always evolv- of Co-Director of with a remarkable Summer Sessions, Chair her retirement, Smith is ing. We need change to meet the of the Grant eye for detail." considering taking some needs of today. It is good, really Committee, Catalog --Dr. Ellie more classes; it is her firm good." Smith explains, "The school-age care program, CSAL Coordinator, member Heginbotham belief that higher learning After 30 yea rs of dedicated service to Concordia, Omar Smith has retired department, and the new buildings of the Elderhostel is an opportunity for from her ma ny responsibilities on campus. A chapel service celebrated Planning Committee, Affirmative Action everyone. Smith's acco mplishments on Monday, February 2. are all a result of changes in the Officer, and Administrative Assistant to As Smith looks back on her provided by Office of Development past." years at Concordia and long part of which organizers Eleanor Dickinson schol- Heginbotham from Concordia's Enligsh Korean sttidents continued from from page Department and Erick Schuerer from St. Thomas will show. respect. This sparked more conversation ar to speak on Dr. Gudrun, Professor and Head of the about how other manners between American As our evening came to a close, I realized American Studies Department at the and Korean cultures differ. For example, how much I had learned from these five won Sunday University of Innsbruck, organized an inter- crossing your legs and shaking someone's derful students in just a short period of time national Dickinson conference in Austria dur- hand roughly can be considered very rude in I can only imagine the stories that Adam and by Ellie Heginbothom ing the summer of 1995. certain situations. Sara said that in Korea it is Sara still have left to tell about their stay in Concordia hosts a distinguished interna- very common for girls to walk and hold hands Korea. I encourage all Concordia students to tional scholar when Dr. Gruden Grabber and for men to sit very closely to each other. visit with our friends from Korea, before they speaks on Emily Dickinson and language, As the night went on we talked a lot about leave. They are truly wonderful members of Sunday afternoon, February 15 at 2 p.m. in things that they liked to do when they were our Christian family. I would like to thank the Dining Hall. not studying. Watching television and movies them for not only sharing their evening wi.th The event, sponsored by the Emily was a favorite throughout the group. me, but for showing me how universal Dickinson International Society/Minnesota and the Friends of the Saint Paul Public However, Jack commented, ,"We [the male God's love is through their kindness, Library, brings to our campus teh scholar who students] like to watch action movies and patience, and most of all, laughter. wrestling." The women commented that organized a major Dickinson conference in they enjoyed comedies. They are also said the Austrian Alps two years ago. Her students they are enjoying there Bible Study groups produced a delightful video for that occasion, and singing Christian songs in Korean and English. As far as the sights of Minnesota, the Korean students have visited the Capital building, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Science Museum, the Mississippi, and Target. Target was an interesting trip for Jack, who was in search for a new toothbrush and couldn't choose due to the overwhelming amount of choices. When asked if any of them would like to return to the United States, Jack and Dong Young Seo said they would both like to come Jang Ho Kim (Jiang), Dong Yong Seo (Dino), andJae Hyoung You (jack), back. Jack said he might even graduate from Host student .Julie Jensen and Korean exchange Students.Jae Hyun Lee pictured here with host student Matt. Maas, will be at Concordia through the and Sint Kinam enjoy pizza and while;waiting for the smooth tunes Concordia. Dong Yong Seo said he would pop end of February, when they return back to Luther Seminary in Seoul, Korea. like to "drive a taxi," Of course, I gathered he of Buck in the Dining Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5. photo by Lydia Wittman photo by. Lydia Wittman was kidding, as sounds of laughter filled the room. He really is interested in being a coon Friday, February 13, 1998 Page 5 ort S Coach Cross's dismissal causes grief by Melissa R. Bargfrede coached two conference championship istics. He was demanding, fair, and fun to be but also in life. Two demands that he had He is a man loved by many, known by all. teams, and his teams played in three addi- around. He is known for his storytelling and were to: (1) be the best you can be and (2) His dismissal was upsetting to many people, tional championship games. For these enthusiasm. He added "fun" to "hard work" be a good person. As simple as those causing more than a few tears to shed. He efforts, he was named Upper Midwest and came up with "athletics." requests sound, they are cornerstones of touched many lives on this campus in the Athletic Conference (UMAC) Coach of the At least 25 of TC's former softball and Christian living. last fifteen years, and will undoubtedly con- Year both in 1988 and 1997. football players now hold coaching jobs, For those who have not yet heard, tinue to do so, wherever his future takes However, TC's work didn't end as a from elementary to collegiate levels. Some TC has taken a position offered him four him. coach. An avid fan of all athletic programs, of them have coached side by side with him. days after his dismissal from CSP. He is Torn Cross began his stint here at he demonstrated his love of sports as Others have gone on to make their way in working full-time as the offensive coordina- Concordia fifteen years ago when he took a announcer for women's basketball games the world of sports. Two of TC's notable tor at Macalester College. position as head coach of the women's soft- the past five years, and acting as a key play- assistant coaches are Tom Rubbelke and TC enjoyed many things about ball team. Since that time, he has achieved er in the building of the Gangelhoff Center. Mike Mullarkey. Rubbelke came here fifteen Concordia. He says, "I thank Concordia for many things as a coach. With 275 wins, he is His fundraising efforts over the years totaled years ago with TC to coach Comet softball, all they did for me. I love Concordia." This in second place for number of games won as nearly $200,000. This money was used to and has now accepted a position as head is where he got his degree, for which he is an active softball coach in the state of pay for spring softball trips, three score- coach for the team. Mullarkey, who was the very grateful. He felt that some of the things Minnesota. He has the most league and boards (football, basketball/volleyball, and offensive line coach at CSP, is now working that CSP stands for are very important. he tournament wins in Minnesota. His softball softball), the building of softball dugouts in the NFL as the thight end coach for the sees the "family image" that is projected by teams played against some of the best in the and a new football locker room. He played Pittsburgh Steelers. the people here. He also feels that the stu- nation, including NCAA Division I schools a role in getting the Pep Band going again TC was perhaps one of Concordia's great- dents here are generally overachievers who Nebraska, Missouri, and Northern Iowa. last year. He oversaw bringing football back est Philanthropists. In the words of sopho- work to be the best that they can be. He Also, his 1987 team was in the national tour- onto campus in 1996, after . an extended more Dustin Campbell, "He was a father-fig- also thanks all of the faculty, staff, and stu- nament with the top 16 teams in the coun- period of having to travel to other stadiums ure to me . . . he cared for all his players on dents who supported him in his fifteen years try. In January, there was a reunion to (like Central). He was responsible for gen- and off the field." Again and again, similar here. Finally, he said, "After the ordeal hap- honor all of the players that have played erating a great deal of positive media, words come from his former players, foot- pened, I'd like to thank Dr. Ruth Busman -- under Coach Cross in the last fifteen years. including the televising of the first-ever foot- ball and softball alike. Indeed, he played a who I think is the best professor on campus; (There will be a similar football reunion in ball game on Saint Paul's Cablevision. He very active role in his athletes' lives. He also Mike Streitz, Liz Perryman, Tom Mauer, March). started a golf tournament fundraiser for required his freshmen football and softball and Dennis Getzlaff for their support . . . I As a football coach, "TC," as he's more Concordia, which is now one of the largest players to go to Study Table twice a week. pray that the administration is making right affectionately known, enjoyed more success in Saint Paul and has been renamed the He found off-campus jobs for people who decisions." than any other coach in Concordia football Mike Augustine Memorial Golf Tournament. were either ineligible for work study or were And now, TC, from the little peo- history, as he held the position of head A large part of the proceeds now go toward just looking for work. Probably the most ple here at Concordia University, thank you. coach for eleven years. Once again, his cancer research, but a portion still comes to important and successful thing that he did We will miss you, and we ask God's richest teams played against tough competition, the CSP softball program. was teach life lessons. He not only encour- blessings on you as you continue your jour- including D-IAA Dayton University. He As a coach, TC had three main character- aged his teams to be teammates on the field, ney in life. Women's spotlight: Kruger receives award by Katie 011inger a different coaching style. As team members, Kruger. "Our best game of the year so far was However, other members of the team saw If you've heard of women's basket- we're a lot more disciplined and there's more against Mequon; we really pulled together as things a little differently. Elise Williams, fresh- ball at all around here, then you've certainly unity within the team. We have quite a few a team." man, said that Kruger, as a team player, just heard of Jessi Kruger. In her senior year at first year players so the program is going to When I asked her what she was feeling "got the job done," Lynn Peterson, also a Rochester Mayo High School, she led her continue to grow stronger." when her name was called for the award, she junior tri-captain, told me that Kruger really team to a state championship. Now as a As most of you know, Kruger was named sort of shook her head as if still in shock from stepped up when the team needed it. junior tri-captain finishing her third season at to the women's All-Tournament team for the it. "Oh yeah, she deserved it," Peterson said, CSP under no less than her third coach, CIT. She described the tournament as a "I was honestly suprised," she said, nodding her agreement. I don't think you Kruger reflects on her career so far. "thrilling experience," being that it was at "because I really didn't think I stood out over will find too many people who don't feel the "Even though our record doesn't show it," home this year. anyone else. The whole team was just as same way.. Congratulations Jessi and God stated Kruger, "we've had a good response to "The fan support was awesome!" declared deserving as I was and I mean it." bless. Men's Spotlight: Myron Taylor -- CIT's most valued by Melissa R. Bargfrede Community College before coming to Concordia to be considered Myron's highest personal laurel. ers of the times -- "whoever was hot." It's been so much a part of his life that Myron last year. His best college season was his one year He played for Cretin-Derham Hall, and he feels I noticed in a recent "CSP Bulletin" an adver- Taylor doesn't even remember when he started at Normandale, where he averaged 26 points per that his greatest achievement was hitting the . tisement for the upcoming game against playing basketball. This two-time CIT All- game. They ran a different style of offense there, game-winning free throws in the state tourna- Northland College that will be held at the Target Tournament Team selection really heated things which contributed heavily to his high scores. Not ment. Center. It said something to the effect of up for the big weekend. He turned in 46 points in that he's been a slouch here, though. His All- It was while in high school that Myron encoun- "Stephon Marbury and Myron Taylor -- on the two games to re-earn the honor from last year. Tournament Team status last year was comple- tered one of his most outstanding basketball influ- same court!!" I have to admit that I laughed a lit- As a senior this year, Myron has a few things to mented by his being named All-Tournament MVP. ences in Arvesta Kelly, Jr., the coach for Cretin- tle. They're both just there to play the game. boast about. He played at Normandale Despite the honor of this title, it wasn't enough Derham Hall. Myron also admired the great play-

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Comet by Melissa Bargfrede St. Scholastica, UW-Superior, and the of the skills of Patrick Gee and Ben the season is over. There are still a cou- It's been a struggle, to say the least. "home re-opener" against Martin Luther. Bauer. Even with the hard work of the ple of weeks left, and a few more oppor- The Comet men's basketball team has All were exciting games, until the last rest of the team members to try to fill the tunities to show just what the Comets faced plenty of opposition in the past couple of minutes of play, when things gaps left by these players, the responsi- are made of. Come to see them at the two months, and things haven't always started to slip away. bilities are spread very thin. Target Center on Sunday, February 15, exactly worked out for the best. Then, the tide turns again, although Without the height that is typical of when they go for the second win of the Over the extended break, the Comets briefly, in the Super Bowl Sunday win the majority of the opposing teams, season against Northland. Enjoy the were on the road for almost every game. against Northland College. (Maybe that rebounds are killing the Comets. The game, get a little wild. Support your fel- They finished off the first semester with was just a turnover low students. home games against Gustavus and St. bad day ratios haven't Thomas, both of which were losses. But f o r been the best, then they took their show on the road to Wisconsin and the shoot- Fast Tracks California, where they were able to enjoy teams, or ing percent- by Melissa R. Bargfrede a couple of days in Los Angeles, along some- ages could use Junior Varsity Action Maybe this is the team that deserves a little with a very short excursion to Mexico. thing .) a little more attention. improvement. They visited and practiced at UCLA, then Since Under the coaching direction of former played in a Californian rendition of CIT then, For me to Comet Rick Benson, this team is striving for at Concordia, Irvine, where they came however, have pointed things that are a little different from - most away with second-place honors. t h e "Give me a C!" yells Jim Roberts at the fired up C.I.T. games. The out all of teams. Coach Benson putS more emphasis on Their first game back on Minnesota Comets cheerleaders and danceline encouraged the enthusiasm that filled these things -- team development and enjoyment, creating a more comfortable and easy-going environment soil was played in the Target Center ha v e up the Gangelhoff over C.I.T. weekend. pretty big parts for his players. of the game, obviously -- and still be able against Crown College, which put anoth- remained winless, although it can't be Of course, -like all teams, this one faces its er win under their belts. The following for lack of trying or the want to win. to talk about how tough and close their share of setbacks and discouragements, but day, they traveled to Roseville, where Some major setbacks have occurred games have been, it would be amazing to they have growh together— as a team to they played UMAC rival Northwestern in throughout the season. Multiple player see what would happen to clean up on beCome better players and better people, which loud, tough,. exciting game. injuries and illnesses have made it diffi- the stats one night. It would be an easy is what Coach Benson is aiming for. Look for membersof this team to be future Unfortunately, it was a loss. The story is cult to maintain a consistent line-up. victory, no doubt. And it is very possible varsity leaders in the upcoming years! that it could happen sometime before similar for the next three games against The team has been hit hard with the loss Comet Spring Sports Track practice has been underway for about a month, due mostly to the indoor track seasOrt rowing strong that got its start at Gangelhoff Center last Saturday, January 31. (Congratulations to the r 'women's team for taking first place, by the by Katie 011inger 'numbers on the scoreboard when forty last four months as they competed way!!!) This team is undergoing a transitional . phase this year as the new head coach takes As the final buzzer looms ever nearer, minutes are up. against some tough opponents. They over. Thomas Kerr comes to CSP from Rive? the women's basketball team is conclud- The team has traveled to Des Moines, also played -at the Target Center and host- Forest, II., and is assisted by CSP alum Jonathan ing one of the most intense seasons seen Duluth and other various places in the ed the CIT with the men's team. The CIT Breitbarth. Good kick and Godspeed! on the court. From the early days of was described as the highlight of the Brenda Giesselmann makes her free throw shot in the heated The practices have begun for the softball and timed miles in October to the heart opening game of C.I.T. on Friday night, Feb. 6, in the Gangelhoff. season so far by some members of the baseball teams already although playing action wrenching, sweaty days of February, photo by Lydia Wittman team. is still a fair amount of time away. The softball the team has been guided by This team is young and will only lose team is headed up by their new coach Tom Rubbelke, while the baseball team is being led. Concordia's newest head coach one teammate to graduation for next once again by Mike Streitz and his multitude of Crystal Flint. Flint, a former All- year. Never fear, though, because assistants. Both teams seem to have seen an everything player for the University Coach Flint has been doing an excel- increase in numbers, with a large freshmen of Minnesota, is assisted by Treka lent job of recruiting possible players „Class participation, Stay tuned to future issues McMillan and Connie Kiedrowski, for next year. The program should 'of the Sword to keep in touch with what's hap- alumni of U-M and CSP respectively. take off in the following seasons to pening on the fields of play! If records were only about sacri- come. O'Brien New Football Head Coach fice, hard work and playing through It ain't over 'di the fat lady sings and Dan O'Brien .has accepted the position of ,-,'Contet. Football's head coach. He has been the pain, there would be few losses for I haven't heard a note! Thanks for all (le-fensive. coordinator here at Concordia for- the Comets this season. Many mem- your continuing support. Come cheer 'two seasons, and is also currently holding down bers of the team have commented on your Lady Comets! God's blessings sthe fort as the Athletic Director on how their individual skills have to all! Spring conditioning starts soon for the foot- improved throughout the season ball team, with a few VERY early morning prac- and how this year everyone has iices, The 1998-99 team captains are Dawson `bonded' quite well. However, as we Elanck, Justin Langbehn, and Mike Gunderson. all know, records are also about the !s: Friday, February 13, 1998 Page 7

through the solutions to evil, to model in our lives the rejection of evil, and to have zero tol- A view from the tunnel erance for the presence of evil in our world. It remains for us, who live in a culture satu- ders," and "grace of all graces." resurrection of Jesus that we dare to believe rated in comfort, to follow Martin, take aim at Reconciliation makes me feel that way. It also that God's dream can still come true. sin, and, in Lincoln's words, "hit that thing prompted expressions such as "the Father in Ultimately, nothing, not even sin, can stand in and hit it hard." heaven now makes you his child," and "The the way of this dream. And right now, in fact, It remains for us to learn that this right- victory he won is your victory now," and "to this dream is actually coming true bit by bit, eously angry warfare against sin was not him you belong." clay by day, as people pray and live his words Martin's own, but borrowed from God -- just The essential task of the church of Jesus "Thy kingdom come." Indeed, we believe as the dream was not his own, but borrowed can be simply expressed in a single word: rec- with all our hearts that his kingdom is coming from God. And then to dare to believe that onciliation. and that his dream will prevail. ordinary people like us can, just like Martin, "Peace on earth, and mercy mild, While Abraham Lincoln was campaigning freely borrow such things from God as we can God and sinners reconciled." for the presidency and thinking about the Reflections for Black History Month use in our own lives to make his dream come Or, to borrow the soaring words of Paul in destructive power of slavery, he said, "If I on Baptism, Martin Luther King, and Us true not only for us, but for the world which 2nd Corinthians: become president, I intend to hit that thing by Gerry Coleman he loved so much that he sent his Son. and hit it hard." Ultimately it is sin that Campus Pastor It remains for us to see reconciliation in its Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, there is a divides. To heal that wound, God wounded For this article I propose a tapestry, weav- divine cosmic completeness, knowing that new creation, the old has passed away; the whole one on the cross. There, he did ing together some interesting threads that God means to put it all back together again, behold, the new has come. All this is from what none of us could ever do. might seem unconnected. I'm weaving them even things that will surprise us -- nothing will God who reconciled us to himself and gave But there is a part for us. For God's dream together in this tapestry because I believe be left unreconciled. Now that will be a us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in to come true, we must take aim at sin and hit they are, in fact, connected. The only way tapestry. Every baptism is a foretaste of the Christ God was reconciling the world to him- it hard with every tool available. Martin you can test that proposition is to read to the complete reconciliation that God accom- self, not counting their trespasses against spent much of his life taking aim at sin and end. Which I hope you will. It is difficult to plished in Christ, a reconciliation which is them, and entrusting to us the message of hitting it hard. One of his greatest gifts and judge a tapestry in progress. both now and not yet. reconciliation. So we are ambassadors for legacies is the model we have from him of I have been thinking about baptism lately by Gerry Coleman Christ, God making his appeal through us. what it means to expose evil, to think because I am praying for someone whose baptism I witnessed. She was born in Korea. Martin Luther King is famous for a speech God of our weary years, At four months of age she came to live in which history will remember as the "I Have a give us the wisdom to see Florida as the adopted daughter of my Dream" speech. In one word, his dream was and the courage to embrace friends. At her baptism, I had the privilege of reconciliation, a bringing together of things singing to her. I stood about five feet from the role you have entrusted to us with this message of reconciliation. apart, a healing of divisions. That dream was her and sang words and music I had written, Give us a passionate vision of the end truly Martin's, but in another sense, it was not "You Are My Own." And she had the good and faithful steps for the journey along the way. his at all. It was a dream lent him by God, taste to listen quietly with a big smile on her Help us to see that when you complete what you have begun, whose dream for the whole world is reconcil- face. Really. Think about it -- this beautiful nothing will be left unreconciled. iation. Martin thought and served and lived yellow-skinned girl became the daughter of and died to make that dream come true, Since, in Christ, you reconciled the world to yourself, two white Americans of German descent which we rightly celebrate these days. But he no part of that world will remain estranged from any other part. while a black man of African-American was not the first to think and serve and live Keep our hearts wide open and our vision broad. descent sang to her. That baptism, like all and die to make God's dream for the world Don't let us underestimate you. baptisms, was a reconciliation. It was a bring- come true. The Lamb of God's life and death And at the end, 0 God of grace, ing together of things apart, a healing of divi- and resurrection are the impetus of reconcil- Surprise us as only you can surprise us, sions. That reality prompted me to use in the iation. It is because of the life and death and hymn expressions such as "wonder of won- as you reveal what it means that you are above all and through all and in all. The Valentine story by Aimee Bruening have been fooled. The truth behind this The next night went as planned. The heart understand that no matter what, he would "You see, at just the right time, when highly over-rated holiday is this: ache was so strong that he screamed out in always love them, enough to die for them. we were still powerless, Christ died for Finally, the day had come. He had want- agony. Many laughed at what he went the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die ed to do something special for a long time, through because they had no idea how much So maybe this was the Easter story, but love he had in him, even for them. Soon it for a righteous man, though for a good but the time was just never right. He was I believe that it is the most beautiful love really scared about the whole event, but his was time to let go. A few clays later his friends man someone might dare to die. But story ever. Jesus loved us so much that he dad assured him that this was the thing to do. were thinking about what he went through. God demonstrates his own love for us in was willing to die a gruesome death just He even asked him if there was any other way Why did he die? He was the one who kept this: While we were still sinners, Christ he could show his love, but then accepted them all together and taught them all he for us. He never thought about what died for us." Romans 5:6-8 the fact that there wasn't and went on with knew. in it for him or how we might repay hi the plan. He knew no one would under Some ladies went to see his body, but He did it because his love for us is de Have you ever heard the real reason stand. No one thought as he did. when they got there it was gone. They ran er then any river and higher then Valentine's Day got started? I am sure you He asked his friends for their support, but and screamed but didn't know what to do. As mountain. As you enjoy the festivities think you have Some say it was about a king when it came right down to it, even they they were all sitting in the house, they looked yet one more Valentine's Day, think of and his daughter Valentine. Others may backed out on him. One of his friends turned up and there he stood. He was dressed all in great big valentine God gave us thro believe it is just a whole hoax that the candy totally against him and another denied the white with a great big smile on his face. He his Son Jesus. A love so strop G that e factories, the greeting card companies, and fact that he actually knew him. Did they not explained to them that his plan was com- death cannot break it the flower shops of America put together just realize how important this would be? plete. He had shown his love for them even to make up for a bad Christmas. But you though they deserted him. He helped them

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HR C' KB: fig Ms FoRop. Each ono of Love you, You two light up my life. Kula D 9Rg@ofia goon hmo boon a gOgfi Ito me, Jaimie Link Love, and gon a00 hano nOco walofio. Nog, Kin Kaulag 0 Dono goy The Princess and am 20 happg Roo Mawusi: manAng fiogofihow. Von I would like to wish my auso vmh a bOonOng to Chris Bollig: Jess- girl a Happy Valentine's aM maw, umang ofihorro. Uon I hate you. You need to You're pretty!!! I love Day! Keep it real, home- aro ganfiazfi0T 9 Poon0a0 be pooped on. Just kid- you. girl! ding, pookie. I lone you! ---??? Love, Jon - -??? Koryn

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Jessa: Heidi: BJ: I just wanted t say Jeff: Happy Valentine's Day, My sweet Jeffrey - "Someday Thanks for takin the "Happy Ualentin 's Day" Freakmama! You are so special when we have been together time to take aw y the to my best frien in the to me! Thank you for being my tears. You've en a whole world! Tha ks for for a very long time, we'll bestest friend in the whole fantastic frie all the talks, the la g h- turn out the lights and slow World! "A friend is one who --MRB ing, and thanks for dance on the porch in our knows who you are, understnads always being honest w bathrobes. I'll write you love where you've been, accepts who you've become, and still gently Bogie: me - I can always count notes in large print and tape invites you to grow." You ar he bomb!! Guess on you! I hope you have em to the fridge. You'll fin- Love, wh ime it is?!? the best Valentine's Day is y stories and I'll borrow Jessa ever! your asses. We'll wonder Best Friends Rlways, where time went. And Bethany: Freakmama each night, e'll roll to the JaH: I'm glad that you line above middle of our d bed into one You have a beau another's arms, ere we'll my apartment! Theresa: fish face but kiss, and touch, an ream Love, You are truly a blessing to laugh like a Kazu the secret dreams th • only this campus. Time spent with lovers know." I love yo m y American. eep the you is to be cherished. sweet Pooka and I promi faith! R ember Chris: Thanks you for being you. I'll love you forever, even I think you're so cute and - --??? squirr d ay! when we're a hundred! funny and I'm in your IPC Love Happy Valentine's Day! class at 11:10 with Professor Angela Fulbright: Love, a nie Baby Charron. You'll never guess You are a precious trea- Jessa who I am! Love, sure. I thank God for Amanda New: Your secret admirer you. Your friendship Doug, Geoff, Ryan, Sena, Hey mahn doo! You're Corynn, Sarah, Stan, and means a lot to me. the greatest roomie in Phina: Angie: the world! Know that you will Thank you to you all for May we continue to show always be loved. your love and support at p.s. Girls rule. Christ's love to each other

- --??? the beginning of - --Kathy d• A and ask for His will to be done February. God's grace in= our relationship. Jaoon, &Joh, MOofig, and love is evident in all Coryn: Love, 1on0ca9 Paul], Non, and of you. You are one of My most Paul Uhoroza - -Andy beautiful creations! Umi] pp ham mad@ Vamodag - --God Heidi: niighfiz fiho hOgh00ghfi og oimg Jason, Matt, and Andrew: I'm so glad I started wook. 7Thanko fiho ffoO- You guys are the best roommates • school with you! What Ooonhop9 TomenafiDon, oafi- a fella could ever have! WENDY STOEKMRN: would I do without your olmea0 cff@enil Voz, Wa gwoofi- ---Brash HEY WOMRN! JUST WONTED YOU TO smile? Ongo, boa1nfi0fRa0 06c 9 0700 KNOW YOU RUE THE 6RERTEST! All my love, Ono0ghfio, [ragon, haw, Sarah Pieper: LODE, BRMB I donmfi0on2, and im[rnauti0fiamonfi YOUR SECRET PRL You R my sunshine! Friday, February 13, 1998 Page 9

Denoted fans of "Moments with Jill: Pentaverit: Next to Steve, he looks like a "Follow your dream...Take one shrimp. Misty": step at a time and don't settle To Waggnasty, Karl and Mike, what a pair! Remember today and everyday: for less, just continue to climb. Brunswick, Clark, Timmy They have so many stories to "God so loved the world (you!) Follow your dream...lf you stum- and Miles -- Thanks for share! that he gave his one and only ble, don't stop and lost sight of Travis with that oily, bald head, Son, that whoever believes in your goal, press on to the top. being such great friends What should we do when you him(you!) shall not perish but For only on top can we see what can't get out of bed? have eternal life." Peace of the we've done and what we can do, Sonia, Mindy, Llz, Lori, Misty Chad, what the heck? Lord to you all. Love, can we have the vision to seek T., Misty P., Heather, Erica, And what is "up" with Breck? something new... Press on and Joe and Jon sure are cleaner, Rya: Your sister in Him, Misty follow your dream." When we gather to watch Jerry I love you guys. You are the Love, Springer. Brandon Hollingsworth, Dave Jessa Can we get an "A u e tt, Chad Nelson, Jim one, Cool? Robert , att Weiss: Kristy Love Ya "Some peo complain because Rosa Cr Samo: Rngie ke Amy Roegner God put thorn on roses, while

Thanks for all t love Hayley Horning: others praise H for putting and support. Y u guys Happy Valentine's Day, h Beck: roses among tho s." You, my are the BOMB! sweetheart! lone, are a rose a ong the prick- u are truly an - --Genus hope our love stays as ling thorns. The th ns grow to rip apart what is p e in our strong as it is forever! mazing man. hearts. Do not let t at discour- Erich: lone you! Happy ---??? age you, for your tr e beauty Hey, little bro! think you're Valentine's Day! will outshine that o the the best! Than for the ---Dawson Tina Y.: ungrateful thorn. smiles and stuff You're still I hope you have a safe and Discouragement g ws quickly,

my Favorite, but n't let so be grateful fo what you have Dawn: happy Valentine's Day! Keep anyone else know, ey? and let is show rough the maze You are the best roommate in in touch and I love you dear- surrounds such From, your "other" sister. ly. of ugliness th the world! Thank you for beauty. "Y • r words are win- The one with the car. ---Jaimie Schutte being such a wonderful moth- Bows to ur heart." Our hearts er to me every morning. If I wait t ear the sweet nothings Marriott Staff: had to tell you how much I Jake: wh - ered upon the sweet petals God has bless me with the ve you, I wouldn't have Wanna PB bagel? t are carried in upon the coolest, greatest, smartest, wind. We wait for the wind to e gh room in this paper, so ---MRB most superb co-workers in carry our voice into your hearts. to it up, I LODE YOU! the entire world. I am so ---Sara - --2 of Hearts lucky to work with each of Harvey:

you. I love you! I love you. I love y I love DJ: Stephanie: you. What else c say? Love, I hope you weren't too Thanks for lig Kristy 'ng up my ---Erin embarrassed! It was the life! You are ue spe- only article of clothing that I The Pope: cial and I thank Go ar D.J. Le could spare! How's THAT for Thank you for making me feel you. Be my alentine today sassy!!! so special. and II be your forever. __WM? Love, Love you, Yo Secret Admirer Your brown-eyed girl Pope Travis I To my boys on 1 South: azon loo Thanks for all the laughter, To all my friends (you Angela, Theresa, Aimee, Eufloirgbodrz gcA auMer- the listening, the loungin', know who you are!): Amy and Kristy: baogfa0©. UaRnosz 02 OuTi •ROn and the lovin'! Happy U- Thank you all for being I've enjoyed getting to [man, 0 0conAnvo Uou'ose c@co0- Day to you all! such extremely awesome know you girls. You've or •Rhain rcirrd Mono' (Co o - --Melissa people. God has blessed really been a blessing 0 Dii pilau DOks gco 1111MUDT me greatly through you and an encouragement. buffffm0©-cocommo0 To Emily: all! I hope you all have Thanks for your faith in ---Larrg Bag Keep saying "YES." Always. a great Ualentine's Day. me. ; zit E.1 tyl - -Ryan Remember most of all • ; . 2 God's peace, , 1 ea Empress: • God's love for us. BOB We enjoy being your loyal Love always, subjects. J. Pete: Jess Dail Peter, I love you brother and 2 South: Sincerely, Guys, Guys! What can we say? The Three Jelly Beans I'm going to miss you next Shooter: You make us laugh with the year! You came and you bought me jokes you play. - --Godfrey a turkey, on my day off of Thompson you'ue always got a Kertli Eng[ Fa RIIN worky. pack of smokes, 0 [Imps gaan 9 puumrc'On. LL Cool Chic: - --Ben, Luke Thompson you're always the butt of jokes. I loue you. On to Jim, he thinks he's a pimp, - --The Goddess

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Other Concordias Speak,

by Amy Klein Dozens of visitors from other Concordias were on our campus two weeks ago for the Concordia Invitational Tournament. With all these other Concordians here, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to put a spin on Concordia Speaks for this issue and do "Other Concordias Speak." I asked students from each of the other three schools, tti cab pm fat 1)taa nlauct "two C011tatthe

Mindy Rohrbeck, sophomore, Seward: "There's not just one Kevin Creutz, freshman, River Forest: "I like the people. I'm thing that sticks out. It's all great. I love it all." a freshman and that's what made me decide to go there because I knew a lot of people there, both students and professors. That's what I like the best."

Connie Gee, senior, Mequon: "The closeness of everybody." Aaron Schnegelberger, Seward: "I really like the area it's in. It's got a great location. It's got the small town feel in a big town area. I also like corn a lot." aelltS StAl ttientl UPS is Kirin

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CMS brings Son-shine to Florida by Angie Seifert New opportunities were given to us daily. riage is to love Jesus with all of your heart One man heard of the work we were "Good kids" is what the local paper We worked with the Sunday school stu- and you'll be happy forever." doing and volunteered to give us a ride called us. The local television news dents and on that evening we were asked One man was so overjoyed that he told on his Cigaretter speedboat which went thought we were a refreshing bunch of to sing before and during a candle light us he had never seen such a beautiful up to 72 miles per hour. Other members college students because we came with service for the Immokalee workers. We group before. Not only was the group a of St. Michael's opened their homes to us goals to serve, instead of to get a tan or to ended up singing for over two hours witness to Fort Myers, but the people we for swimming, great food and fun after attend as many parties as we could until (after a long day of work). Jason Gillum served shared the love of Christ with us our days of hard work. On top of that we we passed out. Our mission was to share said, "I never knew that I could sing that also. The CMS-ers painted two houses, had a day of rest (even God took one day the love of much!" struggling with hor- a week) at the beach. Jesus. The We refered nets and all, but Still, the week was theme verse for back to Phil. having fun and get- filled with activity. Yet, this year' s 4:13, "We can ting a tan at the it didn't feel like God group was Acts do all things same time. We was giving us more than 5:42b, "They through Christ handed out flyers we could handle. He never stopped who strength- for churches and equips us for what we teaching and ens us." The helped out with need to do, plus he proclaiming the Immokalee church services. gives us each other to good news that workers Individuals divided hold one another up. Jesus is the showed us up into classrooms Amy Schaffer, the presi- Paul Andersen, Carrie Opperman, Angie Seifert, Darcee Hefta, Christ." The this, when to spend time with dent of Concordia Katie 011inger, and Leighera Jaeger enjoy the Florida sun on a vibrant they spoke Mission Society, states, group speedboat on one of their few days off. provided by Angie Seifert the children at the consisted of 27 withus (in St. Michael's "Our group felt that we students (including Concordia's Lori Spanish) about their hardships and the Lutheran School, were being served more Lanning who is DCE interning at St. hunger strike which had lasted 24 days whether it was play- Heidi Stehr, Katie 011inger , Angie Seifert, and than we were serving." KimJeske display their arti stic ability in the Michael's Lutheran Church in Fort Myers) while we were there. We also cleaned the ing football with Still, the CMS-ers painting of a house. prov ided by Angie Seifert and two staff, John Hoffman and Kristin homes of the shut-ins through Interfaith eighth graders, accomplished many Benson. Volunteer Care-givers program. Many singing with the choir, or going on a field things with the strength provided from Lori Lanning with the help of local friendships were developed with the resi- trip with the first graders to an orange God. Amy Kohrs said it best when she churches and organizations, planned the dents. grove/plantation. told the television news team, "It is like activities that the group would be doing. Jessa Walters shares her experience, "It Although it was a long week filled with Mother Teresa's mission. She wasn't The CMS students went with the attitude, was a week jam packed full of awesome exciting events, hard work, and the fact afraid to touch the diseased. It was her "We are here to serve and whatever God experiences! I'll never forget what pre- our main resting place was the gym floor way of sharing Jesus. There is nothing hands us, planned or not, we will take it cious 88 year-old Albert [one of the shut- in St. Michael, we were treated quite well. that could be more beautiful than that." on." This was the key to survival for us all. ins] told me, The secret of a good mar- All of our surprises were enjoyable ones.

"No woman, no cry." These CMS students spent some of their Matt picked up a few Jamaican riffs to help in his Christmas vacation on a mission trip to Jamaica under the guidance ministry with the CMS trip. provided by Matt Weiss of campus minstry intern Molly Marquardt and Professor Paul Mueller. provided by Matt Weiss

Matt Weiss and his Jamaican buddy pOse for a quick snapshot. provided by Matt Weiss

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The secret of Ein Gedi: Can you DIG it?

would otherwise have never met. We by Jean Beck and Heidi Bierlein clothing and work boots into a backpack ological crew and other volunteers from shared stories, laughter, sweat, and the Spend January working on an archeo- and headed to Israel. all over the world. The Ein Gedi village - love of God. We grew in appreciation for logical dig. What did that mean? What After being on Holy Land for about 36 apparently a Jewish village of about 1200 excavation work and were able to apply would we be doing? We had no idea, but hours or so, on Sunday, January 4, a people from the 4th century - consumed we signed up anyway and actually paid to group of 15 adventurous CSP students our whole lives - physically and emotion- this in later touring sites. After a long day of work (7a.m. - 2:30 work. What kind of Christmas break was and one fearless professor, Dr. Mark ally - for the week we worked there. We p.m.) we were free that? It was the best experience we could Schuler, drove south and down (to the each had various jobs at the "As we deconstructed to explore our sur- have had! We had no idea what we were lowest point on earth!) to Ein Gedi on the dig: sifting, pick-axing, filling roundings. As getting into; we just wanted to be in Israel shore of the Dead Sea where we spent buckets, shoveling, labeling. the land, God con- tired as our feet for as long as possible. So we packed old the next five days working with an archae- Every time we looked up from structed a community and bodies were our labor (which was- of workers drawn n't very often since we we could not help worked so hard), we together by dedica- but climb the were treated to a tion...who otherwise mountains of the wilderness around breathtaking view of would have never met. the Dead Sea, the us to see the ordan mountains, and We shared stories, Spring of David the Judean wilderness laughter, sweat, and and find a water- fall. Since we surrounding us. the love of God." Included in our discov- were told to pack eries were many glass very light we all and pottery shards, a village wall, wore the same work clothes day after day. jewelry, coins, and the outer walls (You have to really love someone to stand of a holding pool from the next to them after a week of sweaty Byzantine era. Each day we left work.) with dirty faces, aching muscles, This article does not do justice to the and a fulfilling sense of accom- experience, but we_ wanted to share at Jessica Vail, Heidi Bierlein, Hannah Zimmerman, Christy Throop, and Christine Borscheid (from L to plishment. least a portion of this great opportunity. R), accompanied by their new friend and co-worker Jeff, enjoy their ten minute water break to its We all feel blessed that we were able to fullest! These women have been pick-axing and shoveling dirt and rocks since 7:30 in the morning at As we deconstructed the land, God the Ein Gedi archeaological dig site on the Dead Sea. photo by Lydia Wittman constructed a community of workers participate in this great adventure. We all rawn together by ded- have many pictures and stories to tell and ication which included would be happy, to share any of them. Palestinian, German, And next year when the trip comes American, Israeli, and around again-GO!! English people who Trip t©

in I At Jackie Gronbach, Christy Buhl, and Dec. 31/Jan. 1 - Jan. 19 Jean Beck, together \vith their Palestinian friend Muhammad, stop working only for a second to pose in 4th season at Ein Gedi their newly dug up water cistern. - They had the mist also see Jerusalem Caesarea, and Galilee fortune of being. next to a gorgeous view of the 4 hours of global credit Jordanian moun- tains and Dead Sea contact Professor Schuler for more info that served as a dis- traction in their work. provided by Jean Beck Page 14 Friday, February 13, 1998

Holy City leaves a picture to remember

by Carolyn Havenor hot, fresh pita when you. famished. Well, the vendors and their shops, beckoning you the people of Jerusalem as he saw them -- and "Come, let's make a deal! Only for you, maybe a little Thai food! to be their first buyer of the day. That's not as he sees all of us: hurting, lost people who pretty lady!" Our days in Jerusalem were filled with all! Next imagine a young, reckless boy desperately need a Savior. I think it is better Normally, I would be suspicious if a man exploring the ancient ruins of the city. Of thrusting a loaded cart through the masses, described in an excerpt from my personal said that to me, but in Jerusalem everything is course, the Jerusalmites made that quite easy • tallying the number of toes he runs over. As journal: different. For one thing, the process of by building huge churches on top of these Isaid, it's great! Amid the blaring music and scrounging for food brings out the animal in "holy sites" that we sought. The churches, overwhelming smells and sights, you will dis- Sunday, January 18 some. We students are accustomed to shuf- such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, cover a woman on the ground with her chil- "As I look back to the goals I stated in my first fling down mindlessly to the dining hall, have such immensity and grandeur that one dren sprawled out around her. She is asking entry, I see that I have achieved one. That is, to sometimes not even awake, and to holding feels reverence for the site immediately. for 1 shekel. This is where we would have `get a picture of the love that Jesus had for his out our meal card. In Jerusalem, you better There are no signs that say "Be Quiet!" but found Jesus. people to die for them.' I think it should be be awake or you'll find yourself walking into upon entering the church, the combination This last picture is the point of this article. restated to, 'getting a picture of why Jesus need- ed to die.' As stated previously, I have had a hard the meat market, lined with hanging skinned of the crisp air and the breathtaking adorn- I could go on and on about the places that we time seeing life here. That is precisely why Jesus carcasses. Or you might be run over by a ment demand respectful silence. The saw in Jerusalem, but it would be meaning- had to die. If this place was so magical and spirit- three-wheeled cart carrying today's produce. churches are decorated less to anyone who filled as I imagined it to be, there would be no Okay, so things are different in Jerusalem. Pinky Spaude and Cynth is Halbach are enjoying their with altars like no was not able to need for Jesus. But, in fact, there is a need. Jesus, What is the big deal? ride on a Jerusalem publ is bus for only 4.1 shekels. other, and the altars share in this expe- thank you for seeing that need and giving your life The big deal is that 22 of your friends and are embellished with rience. That does- for it. I know that my outlook and vision are too two excellent leaders trekked through gold and silver replicas n't mean that you clouded by the world to be able to do such a JerUsalem; a place that another clear friend of Mary and the cruci- and I have nothing thing, and that is why it took you to go through frequented. That friend -is our Savior Jesus fixion. It is truly an in common with with such an act of sacrifice." Christ. We saw what Jesus saw, smelled what amazing scene. But if I Israel. On the con- Jesus smelled, and walked where jesu's was looking for Jesus, trary, we have the As I reflect on the adventure that I had in walked. And we had an awesome experience. would I have found him there? Probably not. most important person in common: Jesus. Israel, I am able to find perfect words to I -find th4t4o: be worthy of discussion. Outside the serenity of the church lies the My.personal spiritual experience with the describe the transformation that took place Well, maybe it's not paradise as we know most chaotic, wild party you can imagine. city of Jerusalem was initially one of disap- in me as I walked the streets of Jerusalem. it, with beaches and palm trees, but No, it's not Mardi -Gras, but the market. The pointment. I expected to be bathed in reve- "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably Jerusalem has much to offer. And let me tell majority of the market streets are barely wide lation, seeing through Jesus' eyes the signifi- more than all we ask or imagine, according to you, we saw it all. Each day began around enough for a car and during the clay, closely cance of each place. You know what? Jesus his power that is at work within us." the wee hour of 6:00 am. Breakfast was the resemble the aftermath of the Super Bowl. did show me the significance -- not in the Ephesians 3:20 same for each person eve?), day: pita bread It's great! Now, picture the street, lined with places, but in the people. Jesus let me see and peanut. butter. Nothing is better than n a peaceful place called Galilee bylleidi Albrecht ' taking view. While there, President Hoist read of meeting Father Elias Chachour at Prophet E'at, our bus driver, to crawling around the Galilee was onei of 'the highlights of the to us the Sermon on the Mount from the Elias College in Ibillin. Father Chachour visit- ruins at Samaria, I believe all 26 of us left Pilgrimage for me. In sharp contrast to the Gospel of Matthew.: Christy Buhl, a CSP ed our campus earlier this fall. His message is Galilee with memories we'll never forget, and .noise and ,chaos of Jerusalem, Galilee was a senior, then read it 'in Spanish and Andy one of peace and his Mission is Co . unite experiences that will enhance our future min- peaceful ;and serene place, It was, in Galilee 'Kennett,' a:student from , Concordia - River Palestinians and Jews. He left us with words I istry. that I felt like I was truly sitting in the places Forest, read, it in Greek to remind us that will never forget: "We have a story to tell and a Buhl summed up our experiences well at where Jesus had sat and seeing the sights He when Jesus spoke those words, He intended place to show you. The ,story is of our Lord, the close of the Sunday morning service: had seen. them for the people of all tribes and nations. Jesus Christ; the place, an empty tomb:" "Although our trip to the Holy Land is coming Our trip to Galilee did not begin quite as That same day, we stopped on the shore We visited many other sites in Galilee, as to a close, the One who makes it Holy will planned. On Monday, the day we were to of the Sea of Galilee. Some of us swan, soaked well, but these were the highlights for me. I return home with us." We returned home leave for Galilee, we woke up to a surprise 10' up the sun, fished with local fishermen, and left Galilee a different person. Scripture with new and strengthened friendships, mem- of snow! As a result, the trip was postponed took time to journal. Two of the guys The 26 until Friday. Because of the change in plans, in our group did what no one Palestine we were in Galilee during the Sabbath, which thought possible: they built an arch adventurers meant that all the government owned tourist with their bare hands. They worked gather sites were closed. As a result, we ended up for over an hour, plotting their around doing a lot of backtracking to see all that we course and hauling heavy stone rocks Father Elias had planned. (We were all proud of certain to the correct location. They proved Chacour at members of the trip who demonstrated great their audience of doubting Thomases his college in growth in the area of being flexible and not wrong! Ibillin of needing to follow a schedule!) The next morning, we worshipped Galilee. We visited many different sites in Galilee. It on the Sea of Galilee at the fondly photo provided is hard to pick the greatest highlights because remembered "Commemorative Site by Caroline all the sites were meaningful in some way. of the Fallen Arch." Everyone took Havenor The Mount of Beatitudes was by far one of my part in the service. I will never forget watching became vividly alive for me as I sat in the ruins odes to last a lifetime and most importantly, favorite sites from the trip. I can think of only the waves gently wash up on the shore as of the Synagogue at Capernaum and read the with a deeper understanding of God's word one word to describe it: peace. The Mount of Chao Yang, in her angel-like voice, sang words Jesus had spoken in that very place and His sacrifice made for all mankind on Beatitudes is a lush, green place set on a hill "Amazing Grace" in her native language. (John 6:52). From the experience of riding Calvary. that overlooks the Sea of Galilee with a breath- While in Galilee, we also had the privilege under the aggressive and skilled driving of Friday, February 13, 1998 Page 15

President of Israel meets CSP travellers

free." President's home in the affluent side of tory, his religious upbringing in Zionism, by Lydia Wittman Perhaps his most insightful and mem- Jerusalem on the morning of Thursday, the technological future of the world, and How many people on a typical vacation orable impression on us were his parting January 15. After a thorough examination past American presidents. His natural in a foreign country include in their itin- words: "Life is not a picnic, but make it as of their belongings, the security guards at sense of humor and ability to laugh at erary a visit with one of the nation's most picnic-ish as possible." the gate allowed the group into himself made the visit even more corn- prominent political leaders?! I am ventur- Weizman's home, decorated with con- fortable and pleasurable. ing to guess this is not a normal practice. temporary art displays of many Biblical Weizman, plan- But for the 26 Concordia-based voyagers stories. As we waited for Weizman's ning to run for his of the Holy Land, the opportunity to meet arrival, we enjoyed punch and conversa- second 6-year term with Ezer Weizman, President of Israel, tion with each other and the President's of office, offered for 40 solid minutes at his place of resi- advice to the group dence in Jersusalem was a part of their assistant. Once Weizman entered our discussion as students and itinerary. The meeting with President room, he and President Hoist cordially American citizens. Weizman was another once-in-a-lifetime exchanged greetings and commentaries "Don't stick only experience in Palestine the travelers regarding a mutual friend who had fought with technology. added to their list of adventures. with Weizman in the War of Remember to study After gearing up in their cleanest and Independence in 1948. Shakespeare, too best-looking attire (which really is not "Make it as picnic-ish as possible." President Hoist and the rest of the This 73-year old war veteran truly Take care of America; saying much for those who used a single Holy Land explorers had the unique opportunity to visit with Ezer appeared to enjoy his conversation with don't abuse the plea- backpack for 18 days worth of clothing), Weizman, President of Israel, during their many adventurous days in the group as he discussed his military his- sure of being born erusalem. photo provided by Lydia Wittman the travellers arrived by public bus to the Jerusalem and U.S. cultures: a clash of contrast

by Pinky Spaude favorite places was called the Church of monster of a hill to climb!!! But the long along the streets of the Old City shout Imagine yourself sitting down while the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus' crucifix- hike was well worth the view from the aloud to passers-by, "Come let's make a reading about the many adventures dur- ion and burial are remembered. A deco- top. It overlooks the entire beautiful city deal," or "Special price for a special lady." ing the time of Jesus. Can you imagine rative shrine and a variety of beautiful art- of Jerusalem. Bartering provides a very close and per- being at one of these places? This past work fill the inside of the church. This The food of Jerusalem provided a few sonal interaction between the customers January, President Robert Holst and place emitted a somewhat dark and mys- unique opportunities, as well. Falafels and the merchants. Here in the United Professor Mark Schuler accompanied terious tone to some of its visitors, not amd pitas seemed to be the most popular States, we just accept the fixed prices and some of your fellow Concordians to view only because of the death it commemo- food items for the travelers. Since I was do our shopping without much dialogue the life of Jesus in the Holy Land. rates, but also because it literally is dark not very fond of falafels, pita bread (with and interaction. During our stay in Jerusalem, every inside and the noise level is kept to a min- peanut butter, of course) became my One last comment...Being part of one morning we all got up around six or seven imum. I sat in this church for a while, try- main source of nourishment during the big group became important because we o'clock in the morning to begin an adven- ing to imagine what God must have been trip. Every now and then I spurged on on all shared our thoughts and feelings with turous walk through the city. One of my going through, to see His only Son hang a mouth-watering Thai sandwich and a one another at the day's end in a time of What better way to spend a rainy Sunday in Jerusalem than at the Israel Museum? on the cross. chocolate chip muffin from a local devotion to God. We not only grew in Pictured here at a bus stop outside the museum are Professor Schuler and some of Seeing the Dunkin' Donuts. faith in Christ, but also we grew as mem- his "kids." Take note there is not a single computer within miles! place of The one thing I regret was not being bers of the group. Most of us left knowing photo by Lydia Wittman Jesus's cruci- able to "record" all of the many odors of few people, but we all came back not just fixion made Jerusalem. However, there is one smell in as brothers and sisters, but also as good me appreciate particular the group will never forget: the friends. His love for me meat market. It was the worst smell I must thank our two leaders that even more throughout Jerusalem. Seeing the raw accompanied us on this journey: Dr. than before. meat hanging from the ceiling -- some "Papa" Schuler and President Bob Hoist. Another times with a hairy head still attached -- You both provided us with necessary meaningful site was definitely not appealing to the eye, information in appreciating the sites and for the CSP but its odor far exceeded the damage allowed us to see things most tourist voyagers was done to the sense of sight. However, I groups would not have been able to see. the Mount Of did enjoy the aroma of freshly baked rolls On behalf of the whole group, I thank- Olives, the and bread as we walked around the city you! path Jesus each clay. walked on The culture here in the United States Palm Sunday. and the culture in Jerusalem contain stark That was one contrasts. For instance, the merchants A message from the President

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Our attitude can motivate us Lydia Wittman When the flight attendant apologized but to face challenges creatively or to curse Technical Editor: pointed out that she was helpless because them in frustration. I often seek God's Tim Brasher people ignored her directives, the pas- help in such situations, using the familiar Page Editors: Rich Davenport - senger became more abusive. prayer, "God, grant me the serenity to Amy Klein - SPIRITUAL Attitude often determines the differ- What interested me was that as hun- accept the things I cannot change, the Amity Foster - NEWS Melissa Bargfrede - SPORTS ence in sports between winning and los- dreds of people had the same experience, courage to change the things I can, and Christiana Meier - VARIETY ing. It can also determine how we inter- one person created a radically different the wisdom to know the difference." May pret other events in life. On the way to event. With patience, about three hun- God bless each us and the entire Writers: Angie Seifert Jerusalem, something happened that dred people boarded the jumbo 747, but Concordia community with such serenity, Amity Foster reminded me of the importance of atti- one person reacted with anger and courage and wisdom. Lydia Wittman Aimee Bruening tude. The CSP students and I were wait- resentment. Gerry Coleman ing in John F. Kennedy airport in New President Bob Holst Amy Klein The experience illustrated how impor- Katie 011inger York for our flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. tant attitude can be in facing challenges. Melissa Bargfrede Jaclyn Erickson When the flight attendant announced the Pinky Spaude Gene Beck Heidi Bierlein Carolyn Havenor Heidi Albrecht Win big with financial aid forms Robert Hoist by Audrey Hobbs and Kelly Bonk 1. 1998-99 CONCORDIA FINANCIAL AID * The 1998-99 FAFSA Renewal forms were Ellie Heginbotham Be a big winner! 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