Golden Bears Take Down Wolves in Home Opener Redshirt freshman, Jared Russo, leads Golden Bears to a, 27-22, victory over Northern State Univ. By Cody Wilcoxson
The Golden Bear football team returned to Sea Foam Stadium for the first time in 2011 and da2zled the crowd with a hard-fought victory, 27-22, over Northern State University last Saturday. In a must-win con ference game, the Bears got a gritty performance from redshirt freshman quarterback Jared Russo. Russo, a native of Milwaukee, made his first collegiate start in place of injured veterans Spencer Ohm and James Pe terson. Beginning the season third on the depth chart did nothing to deter Russo as he was efficient running the offense. Replacing Peterson following an injury against St. Cloud State the week before, Russo tossed five interceptions in a, 41-13, loss to St. Cloud State. But the young signal caller took the reins on Saturday night, engineering scoring drives of 65, 51, 42 and 60 yards. Russo kicked off the scoring wnth a 59 yard strike to Tre Mason to put the Golden Bears on top, 7-0, near the end of the first quarter. Russo would con nect with senior receiver Charles Gilbert in the second quarter to get the Golden Bears back on top following a Northem State touchdown. Russo would throw his third and final touchdown pass in the third quarter when he again connected with Mason from 11 yards out. Senior running back, Sam Campbell, capped the scoring when he Photo courtesy of Justin Oakman Photography plunged in from 16 yards out to seal the victory for the blue and gold. Campbell was instrumental in the Golden Bears offense, carrying the ball 24 times for 98 yards and the lone fourth quarter touchdown. Campbell gained key yards in crucial situations, and also assisted with pass blocking to give the freshman quarterback more time to find an open receiver. Russo finished his first start 13 of 27 for 208 yards and three touchdown strikes. He spread the ball around efficiently, con necting with six different receivers. Mason led all pass catchers with four receptions for 85 yards and two scores. Returning all-conference performer, Gilbert, was limited to three receptions for 33 yards, but did haul in a Russo pass for an eight yard touchdown reception. The reception was the shortest of the senior's 16 career touchdowns. The defense stood strong against the Wolves offense. Senior middle linebacker, Al Quaye, tallied a game-high 13 tackles, while sophomore defensive back, Mike Willet, made 12 stops and had a crucial pass break up in the end zone to stop the Wolves on fourth and 12 from the Golden Bear 19 yard line late in the fourth quarter. The Golden Bears stay at home this weekend when they host Minnesota State University, Mankato for homecoming. Kickoff is set for noon on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Sea Foam Stadium, Turn to page 14 for a feature story on Golden Bear sophomore James Phofo courtesy of Justin Oakman Photography Peterson and the team's season opening victory over MInot State.
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NEWS: Archeology Dig p.3 Homeconning p.4 1 Message from Student Senate p.4 Nice Ride_Bikes p.5 Dear students, faculty, and Concordia community members. Religious Diversity p.5 First of all, welcome back! It was a long and hot summer — especially for those of us without air conditioning. However, we are now on the home-stretch to winter, where we can bust out the ARTS & VARIETY , : , ; . •' V.', • • , shorts any time the thermometer hits 33—only In Minnesota. Bon Iver p.6 A new school year brings many firsts for our new students and many last-firsts for our seniors Poetry Slam Club p.6 on the way out. For me, this is my first address to the CSP community as Editor-in-Chief of The Sword, Book Review p.6 but I just experienced my last first day of school (the possibility of graduate school notwithstanding). Album Review p.l 1 This is officially my last yedr as a college student, baseball player, and financial dependent of my Dear Chloe p.l 1 parents. Ylkes! With just nine months standing between me and my "future," I have adopted a new motto Food Review p.l 2 for the year: As College As Possible (trending on Twitter as #ACAP). It means to experience all that Shakespeare Under the Stars p.l 2 college is while you still have the chance. I have many things I want to accomplish as part of this Grocery Shopping p.l 2 #ACAP motto. Starting with attaining the ever-impossible 4.0 GPA for a semester, attending 34 Concordia athletic events (Including one of each of the 15 NCAA Division II sports—Swim team not BEST OF CSP AREA p.7-10 : Included), and getting students to actually read The Sword, among other tasks. The Sword would like to be a staple of Concordia and to be read by students, faculty, and community members going through the first-firsts, last-firsts and everything In-between of university SPORTS: •-"a; life. Volleyball p.l 3 Cheerleading p.l 3 '' r f.r- • 'c' Football Feature p.l4 Cross Country p.l 5 Best wishes, Bear Backers p.l 5 Cody Wilcoxson Editor-in-Chief, The Sword Golf p.l 6
TN« MKK » A STUIKin n«liaTtON NOT AN OmCIAl CONCORDIA PUBUCATtON AND THI VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARilT THAT OF THE UNIVERSITY, BUT OF THE WRITERS AND STAFF INVOLVED IN THE PUBLICATION.
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NEWS EDITOR COPY EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kelsey Dunlevy Chloe Taipale Larissa Arnold, Danielle Bredy, Andrea Flowers, Levi Gribbon, ARTS & VARIETY EDITOR PRODUCTION Paige Joosten, Dakota Lee, Jake Savannah Nolen Kristi Loobeek, Chloe Weinberg Loftus, Rebecca McDermeit, Tara Rupiper, Bethany Saros, Arielle SPORTS EDITOR COLUMNISTS Stimson, Monica TIachac, Chloe Sam Campbell Chloe Taipale Weinberg, Charlie Wirth THESWORD 3 Students "Dig" Hippos Arclieological Summer Trip A month-long excavotion yields final piece to a mosaic By Keisey Dunlevy A group of seven Concxtrdia students, ted by Theology and Greek up some tessera ProfiesscM-, Dr. Mark Schuler, arrived in Israel on July 1 for a month long (pieces of mosaic excaration adventure at Hippos of the Decapolis. The archeological dig floor), and these is cali^ the Northeast Insula i|Projec:t. The seven Concordia students who were not like any went on the summer trip were David Edwards, Siar^aW ^dsdelni Meghan of the other tessera O'Neill, Dylan Olsen, Ann Shaw, Kyle Sorkness, and Jackie Wiebold, and we have found ear each kept a blog during their time excavating Hippos. lier," Dylan writes. Reasons for embarking on the summer trip varied for the students. "I turned to Anna "As a Christian, I've wanted to visit Israel for quite some time now to see and whispered, '1 the places we read about in Scriptures, walk where Jesus walked, and found a mosaic better understand how God's amazing plan of salvation came to be," said floor!'" The mosaic Anna Shaw, a Junior majoring in K-8 math education. "On the archaeology flooring that Dylan side of things, I was excited for the rare experience to participate in and found contained an Anna Shaw and Dytaii Olson an tlw Jwly 2011 dig. learn something I knew nothing about." While David Edwards, a member inscription and was of the University Honors Program, said, "1 just saw this as an awesome located under a doorway. "A rough translation is, 'GocxJ fortune to opportunity to travel across the globe with some good friends, one of my the builder,'" said Schuler in his blog, July 19. "Dr. Schuler and his fiavorite professOTs, and dig in the historically rich country of Israel." teams have not found anything like this in seven years—and they have Hippos was a Greek city that was part of the Decapolis, a league been going for ten years," said Olsen. of ten Greek dties. Hippos is k)cated about one mile east of the Sea of Digging Hippos wasn't the only thing the students did on the Galilee on the mountain Sussita in Israel. "It is the only city that was on trip. Two of Edwards' favorite memories ate of a spontaneous team a hill, and is very likely the dty Jesus was referencing when he talked swim in the Sea of Galilee after a hard day of work and swimming about the 'dty on a hill' in Matthew 5:14," said Shaw. Excavation first in the Dead Sea. "We walked down across the beadi into the sea began tfiere in 1950. The Concordia team is responsible for excavating [of Galilee] with boots, jeans, shirts, and hats, the whole shebang— a site approxirtiately 80 right into the sea," said Edwards. "It was somettiing you don't get meters long by 50 me to do every day." Of swimming in the Dead Sea, Edwards said, "I ters wide, located in the vras blown away by how incredibly buoyant I actually was in the sea, northeastern quadrant of I could literally sit in the water, as if I was redining in a lazy boy, Hippos. and be perfectly buoyant." During the first week The team completed their work in two excavation zones dur of the dig, Shaw un ing the month-long trip to Israel. "In the northeast zone, the team covered a stone with uncovered a dramatic entrance to the garden of tfie House of Tyche Greek writing on it. The graced by an inscription," said Schuler in his July 29 blog. "In the stone was discovered southwest zone, the team excavated the building alpha complex by to complete the set of digging through 2.5 meters of heavy fill." The fx>mpletion of the sum two other stones found mer trip marked Concordia's tenth year of partidpation of excavating nctwfcd otMw and boMem right or* •xeavafien in the area. One stone Hippos. frwntlHiaOII Hip. was found by the Hafia Even though the archeo (Israeli) team in 2008 logical dig is finished this year, and the other was found by the Concordia team in 2009. The inscription interest in next year's trip is al honors Tarius Titianus, a governor of Syria Palestinae. Dr. Schuler wrote ready gaining momentum. Schuler of the find in his blog, "Meghan's discxjvery brings together the original is looking for volunteers for July inscription, an inscribed block found by the Haifa (Israeli) team in 2008, 2012. "Any student may par and this new piece to place Hippos well within the practice of Roman ticipate," said Schuler. "Students government and action in the Greek east." gain academic experience with the Another first-week discovery was a lintel, which is a horizontal methods and tasks of archaeol stone that suppoite the weight above a doorway. Schuler said that finding ogy, knowledge of the history and an intact doonway is rare, considering the destruction that happened at cultures in the crossroads of the Hippos between 1948-67, when the Israeli amny came through the area. Middle East, and they grow spiri Sdiuler said that the doorway is likely an entrance to a garden. tually as they visit sacked sites After three weeks of digging, the Concordia team revealed the connected with the story of Je stone floors of three rooms. One room they cleared contained a bench and sus." a waterif^ vessel. Schuler speculated that the room may have "served as Contact Dr. Mark Schuler, schul- a pen for ani^ls." Another room contained a bench, while the last floor [email protected], for more informaticHi. they unearthed was probably a storage area. Schuler remarked that the Northeast Insula Project website: likely storage area had "a rather crude stone floor." http://hippos.archaeology.csp. For team member Dylan Olson, the third week of excavation brought edu/ Ns most memorabie experience of the trip. In his blog, "Dylan Digs Is Dylan Digs Israel: http://blogs. rael,'' he wrcMe of what he found. "While I was sweeping dirt, I tumed markschuler.cx)m/olson/ 4 NEWS September 2011 THESWORD "Come Together" for Presidential Inauguration and Homecoming Celebrate with students, faculty, alumni, family, and friends By Kelsey Dunlevy Tfie theme for Concor to help engage and inspire dia's 2011 Homecoming week many others to join us in end is "Come Together." The pursuing this vision." theme seems especially fitting Kickoff for Concor for Homecoming, because Con dia's Homecoming begins cordia will inaugurate its new at noon on Inauguration president during the weekend's Day, at Sea Foam Stadi festivities. um when the football team Reverend Tom Ries will takes on Minnesota State. be inaugurated as the ninth Join in on the Homecom president of Concordia Univer ing weekend festivities by sity on Saturday, Sept. 24, attending the football game at 10 am in the Gangelhoff and the carnival at Sea Center, with a reception to fol Foam Plaza. Carnival rides low. The Concordia community include: Fun Slide, Sizzler, is invited to attend and cel Carousel, Dizzy Dragons, ebrate Rev. Ries' inauguration 1001 Nachts, Fun House, and reception. Snooty (bounce house). Bumper Cars, Ferris Wheel, and Pirates "I am very pleased and honored to Revenge. Food at the c:arnival will include: mini donuts, be called to serve as the ninth presi funnel cakes, cheese curds, corn dogs, hot dogs, dent of Concordia University," Rev. cotton candy, sno-kones, popcorn, Green Mill Ries said. "I have a long-standing pizza, Rudolph's BBQ wings, walking tacos, passion for the mission of preparing fruit skewers, Pepsi products, and Izzy students for thoughtful and informed Pops. living, dedicated service to God and Other events on Saturday, Sept. humanity, and the enlightened care 24, include the Alumni Art Show at the of God's creation. I look forward to Art Center from 4 pm - 6 pm, soccer helping shape Concordia's vision for game at Sea Foam Stadium at 4 p.m. the best way to live out our mission and Faculty Celebration Recital in the in the years to c»me. I am eager Buetow Music Center Auditorium at 5:30 pm. A Message From Student Senate For the 2011 -12 School Year ^^Tlhe 2011-2012 sdioal year 'tens begun, and ft, so has ttie a wray ttiat e pie^iig mvi benefidsri to tiiat body. In ordo- to asaess §m Student Senate. Comiinsed of a five-m^nber Execi|||Hp| resources, we need toedbatk and cooperation from each and every one 6oand and a twem^-member nqniBsenl^we bo^, Itie ^udent Sena^^^' seme as a gowarwing body dedcated lo boiefHting ^ait at October, the Senate inM be aa^gimg every ii^iie' ai^MQcaing for sttideni issues. Last spitng, student The rcte cf the sen^ is then to serve as Nal'- its new ExBo^Him Soani. Hiis m«H0i has seen ^ twmmaiam and the Senate. Senators will keep students of our new student senateas. Tlie Studestt S on me^mg mmtrtes and t^id^es fr«n the Senate, vMi a dedicaM woap of sludenis imfio are the Seriate of what students would like to see lor fiar Mkm sludente. in adiiion to a smm erf senators, an th^ wiH hnprove the Student Union? Tafl( also abotf a few Senate-sponsored senator, you passionate about a new o-garazation that you may m^kieii dw souncte of Pac-W^ 8l«e ft) see on can^xis? T^ ^udent Smate about H at their your loontm^ UotM KumisetL combos a body to serve, the Sbident Senate has coutd be attflMAed lo Use iaistalia&m of b«o new and communicate Mrith Senate so tfiat Senate Tunnel game room, fit iie end of iie 2010 setve you, tfie CSP ^udent Senate page voted to puidu»e ancale madines and make them the S«iate on Twitter #CSPs«iate, e-mcrii slu- to students. So iee) liee to head doiMi tfie Tunnd, or go to ha|>://cona>rdia,csp.edu/SiudeniSer»te/ to cam a high scons. connected. FolowinB iie addition of tfie mcade machines, Senate oMce is located in tfie Tunnel and meet- tmeMdl to iming more wajfs to beneil tfie student My tfiis Sundays, Inom 4 pm - S pm, AH am welcome te Mend does tfie Senate olan on hetaino , vou mioht ask? As a The Senate is looMng fonmi te anotfier graat year our jlob if to wqpiMwtf tfie student body and manage our rssouivas THESWOBD September 2011 NEWS Let's Go Ride A Bike Nice Ride bike dock comes to Concordio/St.Paul area By Monica TIachac 1 Riding a bike is now a possibility for all Concordia stu dents and faculty. Nice Ride recently installed new bike docks throughout the Twin Cities, and fortunately for everyone at Con cordia University, they installed one nearby. The Nice Ride bike dock is located at the intersection of IVlarshall and Syndicate, in front of Luther Hall. These bright green bikes can be used at anytime, day or night, between April and November. "I've always wanted to try it but I haven't yet," junior Shawna Young said thoughtfully. "I'll probably try it." All that is needed to ride these bikes is a credit card. Anywhere from an hour or a year's subscription can be pur chased to use the bikes; or if someone is just looking for a thirty minute ride, they can do that for free. "I do enjoy a nice bike ride once and a while," freshman Ben Stoebig said. During the month of September, there is a yearly sub scription discount. The student price is $30 for an entire year, the normal is $40. "That's really good," Jade Kolbo decided when told the price. "Especially for people who like to ride bikes." If students want to bike to someplace else in the Twin Cities, they can. Bikes can be returned to any of the many docks in Minneapolis or St. Paul, To find out where the other docks are or to figure out which stations have available bikes, just visit www.niceridemn.org. Freshman Natalie Pieper thinks, "It would be cool to get to see the area...walking gets old." If anyone is looking for something different to do, biking is a great way to get exercise and just to have fun. Lutheran School Welcomes Other Religions Muslim students around campus speak out about their experiences at Concordia By Bethany Saros Fadumo Hassan, Hinda Abdi, and Hafsa Farah are just your typi better," she said. None of them had concerns about attending a Chris cal students getting settled into the fall school semester at Concordia. tian college. "1 didn't really know what it meant to be a 'Christian' col They worry about homework, getting things done on time, and when the lege," said Farah. But Hassan, who had been a PSEO student at the next break is going to be. The feet that they are Muslim might make U and liked Concordia's smaller class sizes, said she did her ijesearch them unusual, or even a little intimidating, but the girls all insist that before applying. "I respect the beliefs of others, but I made sure that j they are normal college kids. "We're just like everyone else," Abdi said. was not going to be pushed into someone else's faith," she said. The "I think people keep their distance because they required theology courses at Concordia didn't don't know how to ac:t around us." bother them, either. "It's always good to learn Despite the fact that their faith may evoke and know more about other religions," Abdi some awkward feelings on the part of non-Muslim said. students, Hassan, Abdi, and Farah all agree that Hassan, Farah, and Atidi are also open Concordia is a very open environment. "We've to answering questions and talking with non- had dialogue in all of our classes about Islam and Muslim students about Islam. Hassan encour Christianity," Farah, a biology major, said. "But ages students of different faiths to study the when you're in class, it's more about learning—not religion on their own. "Don't believe everything what you believe." Hassan, who is studying com you see on the news," she said. "Do your munity health science, said the respectful student own research and discover the true meaning of atmosphere has played a significant role in making the Islamic faith." But often, the most common her college experience a good one. "I've lived questions are not related to the deeper aspects with three roommates who were of different faiths," she said. "We had of Islam. "People always ask us, 'why do you wear a hijab?'" said lots of conversations and learned a lot about each other. We're all really Farah. "Or 'do you have hair?'" added Abdi. good friends." Overall, Farah, Hassan, and Abdi said that they were enjoying Abdi, an education major, came to Concordia after she discovered their time at Concordia and they would recommend it to their Muslim that the education program was better than the one at the University of friends. Abdi said she'd brought in a few people already and Farah said Minnesota. Farah was getting ready to attend the U when a friend at she had been encouraging her friends to attend as well. "It's t)een a Augsburg recommended Concordia. "I liked the idea of a smaller college good experience so far," Abdi said. "It's a good quality education." 6 ARTS & VARIETY September 2011 THESWORD Bon Iver; Back in the Midwest By Chloe Weinberg BDDK REVIEW
Justin Vernon is the name behind the genius of the in Shadows of the creasingly popular band Bon Iver, and i had the pleasure PomBgranatE Tpee of experiencing his music live on Sept. 9 at the Orpheum in downtown Minneapolis. The genre is difficult to classify—a By Tare Rupiper few descriptions have included "indie folk" and "contemporary This is a tale about the differBnces folk," but he was also a ma jor contributor on two tracks off between the Muslim and Christian Kanye West's latest album "My religions and their will to defy the Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanta- ^ ^ sy." Vernon came up with the odds for their beliefs. name Bon Iver" while isolating himself in the northwoods of Wisconsin in 2007 following a horrible break up. It is a reference to a French phrase meaning "good winter." His first Shadows of a PomEgranats Trse by album, "For Emma, Forever Ago," was created during the winter months he spent alone at his father's cabin. Since his debut, he has released a second self-titled album, for which Tariq Ali, is about ths iivEs of a I4DD-I5DD he is currently touring the United States, as well as Europe. AD Muslim family that is thrBateoBd with The show was no less impressive than the obvious commitment Vemon has to his the fatB of daath if they don't convert over music and creative process. On stage in a t-shirt and jeans with eight other band members, it was obvious that despite the heavy content of their music, this group of guys simply enjoys to Christianity. Along the way secrsts are performing to|ether. While it is often coined as folk music, the night included beatboxing, discovered and rfvealed among the family. violin looping, trombone, and acoustic guitar—there was something for everyone. Ail musical They have to ovBKiomB many obstacles and creativity aside, Justin Vernon's voice is effortlessly incredible; his vocal range was undeniably the star of the show. The energy in the Orpheum was also a factor in the success of the face the Christians along the way. Zayhar. ^ow, as it u^ally is when a local musician is performing. More than once Vemon stated one of the main characters in this book, how wonderful it was to be back in the iviiowest, implying that the crowds elsewhere are even decidas to make a resistance with much less receiving and energetic. A standing ovation and lots of screaming from the full house encouraged a three-song encore for which the entire crowd was standing and singing. his friends against the Christians to rebel In shorty it was a pleasure to see the humble musical genius of Bon Iver back in against converting to Christianity and the the Midwest even after their worldwide success in the last three years. Christians purging the world of the Muslim culture. I really did enjoy this book because Concordia Slams Poetry it really gave me an inside look at the Mus lims point of view and how they viewed the New Club added tb Concordia's Campus Christians during that time. The book didn't fey Ariejje Stimson side with tha Muslims or the Christians, it I There is a new club added to Concordia's campu^for the 2011-12 year. Concordia instead showed both religions in a differ will be the home of a poetry slam and writing group, orafced and led by senior Cristopher Gibson. /J" ent viewpoint then most people are familiar Gibson has worked hard to find different pc^iSi^pK-iters, public speakers, and actors to with. The book also gave both sides of what join the new club. Gibson provides much experienc^^ the slamming world and is excited to each religion thought of each other without finally have a group of people with the same int|^5s. favoring one or the other. The meetings will vary, from going to^a^i poetry around the St. Paul/Minneapolis areas to having different poets come to CU j^^erform. Some of the guest slammers that are Readers can expact to gat the full scheduled to visit CU have cx)mpeted on Jfcr national level and are members of one of the view of each religion. I also liked that it best slamming teams in the country. ThfVSt. Paul slam team won nationals two years in a row in 2009 and 2010 by beating ou/aj^T other teams from around the United States. wasn't just about politics, religion, and con Having some of the best pO||g^in the nation come to give aspiring poets some pointers version; it was also about love and eternity. is a great opportunity for CU stud9f(s. The goal of the club is to eventually make a team to This book is for anybody looking for a learn represent Concordia, St. Paijt apT compete against other colleges. The meetings will be held every Wednesday at 7pm,jMP'all are wel(X)me. If you have any questions, email Cristopher ing and insightful read with romance and Gibson at [email protected]^^ "like" Stammer Facebook page for upcoming secrets mixed in. events and information.^''" - - . •- . ^ THESWORD September 2011 /7
The "Best of the CSP Area" is the editors' guide to food, fun, and Fri day nights for students, faculty, and other members of the Concordia, St. Editor in Chief: Paul community. As an editorial staff, we discussed the topics that were most C. Cody Wilcoxson important to students, and created a guide of the surrounding Twin Cities. In the following pages you will read the editors' choices for best restaurants, News: theaters, spas, nail salons, etc. Looking for a place to workout? You will find Kelsey Dunlevy C/ your answer within the "Best of the CSP Area." • J'" • •: r;:"." The "Best of" is the opinion of our editors, and does not reflect the Arts & Variety: opinion of Concordia University. We spent several hours in "research" eating Savannah Nolen burgers, pizza, Italian, and Chinese; going to movies, sporting events, and productions; and also working out, getting our nails done (female editors Sports: , .,. ^.^, 75^ only), and getting haircuts. We hope that this section helps you explore our Sam Campbell surrounding community further, and create good conversation on what truly is the "Best of the CSP Area." Production: The editors have made their opinions available to the Concordia com Kristi Loobeek munity, but we appreciate your opinions as well. If you have suggestions on how to improve this section, or your opinions on best burgers, haircuts, or any other activities discussed In these pages, please email us at [email protected]. 4«^ ^ «*Sv 4«-»"' »^--f , , •» •« -•tf*- . . , » * • ;• *' -j- 4!?#|aS?^»--;-. ••-.»^-
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- ir, ^ THESWORD September 2011 ARTS & VARIETY i 11 ALBUM REVIEW Dear Chloe: The best life odvke yoaH ever get! P^r Chloe, Red Hot Chill Peppers My roornmate is a pig. she leavis open pc4> cans stttuag a«»oeBrioan%, (iMy dollies oi«erilie floor, I'm With You, They Lost Me nevo-wQshes her bov^ she eats things hice Ramen noaik:^ evm tuns Aie oQ 4t ^ bouts of{lie night while I'm keeping. What can 14oto m^ke herdkan apa(^ber9dl0 By Charlie Wirth Here is a He lesson of utmost The Red Hot Chili Pep^rs have slowly rain ttie Ives of others. If you can*l gone at it for 10 albums nowi I'd use look herah: in oompaiison. WIMn your the word "strong" in that last sentence, rattier oountariniuiliwe at first, but tast ma. I but their latest "I'm With You" refuses Start deposiBng more tiasli im your R me from using it. roommate doesnH noHoe (and beieiie aie, V John Frusciante has left the oU newspapers, broken dds, moUy group. The lack of the former lead- caicaas or two among the niMe ( guitarist isn't the entire problem with everything fomient for a few wfeeics. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' latest al voice and give a cal to the Mks at bum, but it sure seems like the most confidant Before you know ft. Or. glaring omission from the once spunky not only doaning out your room for character of the band. I don't have ttiat w9 last a ttaHme. She night anything against new axe-man Josh you witti al of that space to youraeK. Soor! Klinghoffer, but I just don't think he adds anything to their sound. Frusciante Dear Chloe. would at least impose some memorable I am a freeman an4 1 have a cnisfa on a senior aei hooks on the melodies, while Klinghof fiam ramocK toajipeoadb Imi eersay anytiliing to him. VVAiatcan l4otomaA3elnaiiQaSk£ris»::^ fer simply blends his sounds in. Much of the Chili Peppers' ef forts are open-ended, and their iconic, 1 have absokHely no experience wHi iwa^ edgy flow simply isn't there. So much can and see what I can do for you. You,, too^ Me of what the band does revolves around frontman Anthony Kiedis' legendary vo cals. The rest of the band suffers if he In onksr to hook fte i doesn't show up, and I think he is a Mm on your kwv, kiw leweL 1 ghost of his former self. He can't seem spinaion and comfort. rV a to find a balance between the bouncy in town, a shy celo verse and the smooth chorus in any of by Ms placeroent in t the tunes. Flea is a spectacular bass and they fve happiy ewer afler. Or, SIMS miw ist, and his riffs are more intricate than ever, but he and fellow drummer Chad BBier way, my poM is, you've got to foctbstt taam^ Somehow s Smith can't seem to find the funky am or*> the field one da drive that made them so successful in the past. an injury w9 botti destRVj status) and, undouHedly, The lead single, "The Adven tf al else ta tures of Rain Dance Maggie" is catchy for about a handful of listens, and once Deardbloe, you get sick of that, go back to Sta dium Arcadium's "Snow (Hey Oh)" I'm havfng a hai4 time making feowls Iwc. WfeBftdJW) B (sfep toftisBttBdInaaiiftwjl nrwaritjisa^jte? for a slightly different version of the song. The band leans on the topic Lucidly ftor you, ConcoNii Ua1wiii»il|r lis ItaaMF tfw of life and death, as "Brendan's Death part of town just brimming wiili csclfim seen# iratt 09 a Haeril yoaill Song" pays tribute to a lost friend, and find camaraderie and bni We Con Cheer Once Again: Concordia's cheer team returns By Andrea Flowers bKii yen: - ioBir Golden Bears once again have a cheer squad! contact coach Jessa at [email protected] for consideration. All Concordia hasn't had a cheer squad since 1993, but has had dance teams are welcome to try out! to replace it over the years. The cheer squad started practice during Wel Their second game will be the homecoming football come' Week and has been working hard ever since. The squad is very game on Saturday, Sept. 24. The cheer squad will excited to restart the school tradition. A new cheerleader, Armani Cartlidge, be cheering for all home football and select away said, "Being a freshman coming from a high school that was really games this semester. One of the new frestiman competitive, 1 found it odd that we didn't have a cheer squad, cheerleaders, Larisa Arnold, said, "1 feel that, with but I'm very excited to be a part of starting up Concordia's our team spirit, we will catch students' attention. squad again." The cheer squad is a great addition to Hopefully, with our fun spirit, we can make stu CSP, because we are a Division II school and every dents want to come to the games, or want to good athletic team needs some peppy cheerlead join cheer." ers to cheer them on. They will be cheering for both women's and The new cheer squad consists of girls men's basketball games next semester, and pos with a variety of athletic backgrounds such sibly a few away games. The squad will have as sideline cheering, competitive cheering, and a lot on its hands next semester, with having to dance, which allows them to try a variety of cheer back-to-back games. Wish them luck as cheers and stunts right away. Jessa, the new cheer you would any other athletes, because cheer is coach, came from Hopkins High school. She cheered also a very dangerous and rewarding sport. You can throughout her high school and college career. The cheer squad currently watch and cheer them on, join the team, or just ask one of them has nine girls on the team. The perfect amount for the team would be to work out with you to support our new vital team at Concordia. twelve or more, so if you are interested in joining or trying out for the team, So come to the games and check out CSP's newest athletes! •••••••••••• •••••• • •• •••••••• ••••• . SPORTS September 2011 THESWORD Peterson Quarterbacks Golden Bears to Victory Over Minot State Williams gets first win with Peterson at QB By Jake Loftus This article was written following the Golden Bears September 3rd victory held Minot State to only 10 points in the first three quarters before against Minot State. Since the writing of this article, the team has played two the second stringers came in for the fofirth quarter to face Minot's first contests. The Golden Bears lost to nationally-ranked St. Cloud State, 41-13, team offense, who went on to score 2T points in the fourth quarter, and featured quarterback James Peterson was injured. Following the loss of but by then it was already too late: the game was Concordia's. their new starting quarterback the team turned to redshirt freshman signal There is, however, little argument that the biggest help for caller Jared Russo. Peterson came from senior receiver, Charles Gilbert, who caught six The following piece is a feature on Golden Bear quarterback James Peterson balls for 190 yards and two TDs. When asked about working with one who took over as the starter during preseason practice. As previously men of Concordia's biggest playmakers, Peterson had nothing but praise for tioned, Peterson has since succumbed to an injury and is out of the line-up the Jacksonville native. "The best part of 'Gill's' game is his work indefinitely. ethic and his smarts for the game. He is always the hardest working James Peterson took over for an injured starter and made She most person on the field and focuses on doing the little things right. He is of his opportunity when he helped head coach Ryan Williams readi his a man you can trust on the field which is a huge aspect of football." first coachir^ victcMy Head coach Ryan Williams had some comments on his team's by leading the GcMen performance. When asked about his offense's performance and how Bears to a , 43-31, ttiey could improve, Williams replied, "I think our performance was re victory over ttie Minot ally good, but there is no question we can improve on our consistenc:y State Beavers. and run game." The Bears only ran for a total of 89 yards against When senior Minot State. When asked the same about the defense and special quarterback Spen teams, Williams replied, "The performance of our special teams was cer Ohm went down really gcx>d we made some big plays, but we were not as sound as Witt) a foot injuiy in we needed to be, so we need to brush up some things. Defense was practtce, ttie start lights out in the first half and then our second team defense in the ing duties vvent to the secxMid half was not as good as we need them to be." When asked sophomore Peterson. if his team is a complete football team, the coach responded, "We Peterson said of his are definitely more of a complete fcK»tball team. We are not w^ere we sudden pu^ to the need to be, but we'll get there. We have more talent and, ^pth at starting lin^p, "I felt all positions, more than we have had in ja long time." James Peterson so bad for Spencer, is a good example of talent at depth. I loiow how hard he While an opening day win is grept, Williams is already fcxjus- has be^ working and ing on the future. "It was very nice to< get my first win as a head to haye it be gone on cx)ach in pur first a freak thing was just game," says Wil tenit>le. In the same liams. "There is breath, I suddenly had no question it was a sense of excitement spedai. But as goal arKJ pride. I was giv orientated as we en my qi^portunity to are as a team and prove ttiat I can get program, our sea the done and that son and goals are all of my hard work a lot bigger than has begun to pay off, one game. It will although it was not the way I wanted it, I knew I was ready." When be a while before asked on how the team embraced him, the quarterbadc responded, '^hey Spencer Ohm can were great. They made the transition go as smoothly as possible. Most resume the starting of ttiem just said 'it's your tum James, you <^n do it' or simi:^ 'go job, but until then get em.' I knew that they were all saddened about Splicer's injury, tHJt it seems clear that they understocxJ that getting my confidence up was key in oid^ to have players, coach a successful year. 1 love my teammates and appredate everything ttieyVe es, and Golden done for me." Bear fans are just Peterson, who completed M of 28 passes for 357 yards, threw fine with Peter three touchdowns and only one Interception against MifKJt State, and got son running the plenty of help from his teammates. Freshman Kicker Tom CXiarski, made offense until the quite an impact in his collegiate debut. He kicked two fiekl goals from 56 senior quarterback and 47 yards and made all five extra points. For his impact on Spedai is healthy enough teams, the Apple Valley, Minn., native won NSIC Spedai Teams Player to get back under of the Week honors. The Bears defense forced two turnovers (including center. an interceptbn returned for a touchdown by linebacker Tayhx S^i)y) and JWrW Wf BlVOTHCt THESWORD September 2011 SPORTS i The Short Story Bear Backers Rewards Program Students offered rewards for supporting sports teams On the Long Run By Larissa Arnold Now, there is an opportunity to become engaged in the Golden Bear Spirit! Introducing the Concordia cross Bear Backers Rewards Program, where students have the chance to win gift certificates, CSP apparel, and morel Creating this Rewards Program helps students at CSP not only support the athletic teams, country team kicks but also develop a sense of being in a bonding "group" and having fun. Students may also become interested in a sport that they have never watched before and enjoy their time at CSP. At any time, students can pay $10.00 at the Ganglehoff Center to be a part of the Bear Backers off 2011 season Rewards Program. After students sign up for the awesome program, they automatically receive a firee solo pizza, compliments of Davanni's, and will continue to win prizes along the way! In order to eam By Dakota Lee more prizes, students will have to attend home games and events to begin to accumulate points. At every game or event, there will be a Bear Backer table so students can simply scan their ID card to Cross country- the very keep track of the points they have. Also, with the first game attended, students will receive a 2011- mention of the sport floods 2012 Bear Backers long-sleeve shirt! This program is a great way to be involved and interact with Concordia students and to pump up the school spirit! the mind with images of skinny guys and gals in This program is also a way to appreciate students for supporting the athletics and trying to cre ate a greater atmosphere at Concordia. Brian Jarmos, head of Bear Backers, explained that the Athletic shorts that you didn't (ithink could even be and Alumni Association, "wants to realize how important the students are." Jarmos feels that having the made that short (at Bear Backers Rewards Program will make a dramatic change in student appearances at the numerous (east for guys). games and events that are held at Concordia. Attendance at these home games and events is pleas To most people, the sport ing to the athletic departments, and they made the decision to reward students for their participation. isn't as exciting as a foot- It is also said that this program will help make the Sea Foam Stadium, Carlander Field, Bob Bames bail or a soccer game, but Field, and the Ganglehoff Center tough places for visiting teams. With the students' help, Concordia can challenge visitors with ovenwhelming CSP team spirit. at the heart of it all, cross I country is just as exciting and The students are an important piece of Concordia and it will be delightful to see the majority thrilling. This 2011 season of the student body be a part of Bear Backers. All of the athletic teams are looking fonward to great for your Golden Bears cross seasons and fans that are willing to support them in as many ways as possible. The Bear Backers pfcoiovcuoM^ country team is going to Program is a chance to support and receive the great gifts. There is so much to look forward to here be no exception. at Concordia University, and the Bear Backers Rewards Program is the one program that will hopefully Familiar faces retuming to the excel over the years and become successful. It is going to be a great season of Golden Bear athlet team include senior Travis Wagers, who, ics ! Come join the Bear Backers Program I It is never too late, and this program will benefit everyone at Concordia in many positive ways! over his last three years, has improved his 8,000 meter time by almost seven minutes. Our Bears have added a com bined total of nine freshman to both the men's and women's teams. Be on the lookout for notable freshmen; Minnesota cross country state participant Nic Ru dolph, as well as Nic Cass, a Wisconsin Student Rewords: Division 1 state track and field participant. •Official 2011-2012 Bear On the women's side, four newly-added freshmen and returning sophomore Becca Backer Shirt Richter make up the entire team. The women's team looks to become a force •Gift cards, athletic apparel, to be reckoned with. food portles, and so much Head coach Jonathan Brietbarth and assistant coach Jared Sampson lead morel the way for this year's season, which kicked off on Sept.10 at Luther College with the Ail-American Invite, and contin ues on to Sept. 24 for the Roy Griak Invitational. Cross country isn't one of All you need is your Concordia ID, $10 ond the most spectator-friendly sports, but school spirit to start REWARDING yourself. still, remember to cheer on your Golden Bears and let the team know that you're Contact Brian Jamros ([email protected]) behind them all the way. Good luck to the team and GO BEARS! to sign-up today! SPORTS September 2011 THESWORD Golf Teams Are On-Par For Upcoming Season By Sam Campbell^^rrir^l-noll Women's team is young and talented Men's team looks to lead with experience The Lady Bears golf team lost two seniors from a squad that The Concordia Golden Bears men's golf team has their head finished second in the NCAA Central Regional and 12th in the NCAA Di coach Matt Higgins excited. A team that has t)een on the brink of a vision II Championship. Head coach Matt Higgins will now lead a senior- breakthrough is ready to prove what hard woric can do. "I expect to less squad into the 2011 season. Although there are no seniors this break into the national scene. We're experienced and toumament tested. year, leadership will be far from absent on this year's team. Higgins We know what we can do and we know what we have to do in order commented on the young team by saying, "It'll be tough to replace the to reach our goals," coach Higgins stated. seniors until the new girls step in and play in a tough tournament situa Although the Bears have ttiree seniors all wth toumament experi tion. We do have that culture of winning on our team and it has been ence, Higgins respects the talent that left. Higgins said, "Even though passed onto the girls who were able to play with last year's seniors. we're experienced we still have to replace some of the t>ackbones of I am very confident with last year's team." the talent that we have The seniors on the 2011 will t>e looking to lead a talented roster. for this season." Senior Alex Timm is retuming fi-om a redshirt year caused by an injury. The Bears retum He will be asked to lead along with Joe Koyiol and Jeremy Tetrault. three players that have Coach Higgins commented on his senior dass and their big play ability: national toumament ex Alex Timm perience. Juniors Taylor "Alex just knows how to jxit the ball in the hole. He's started every Auman and Laura Pe year he has been here. It's a great to have him badk. He's motivated terson will t)e asked to and its excited." step up and lead this Joe Koyiol year along with sopho "Joe will get a chance to step in ttie top five. He has improved tremen more Monica Enderlin dous both on and off the course witti his mental preparation; 1 expect who also scored well an exciting year from Joe." in big. time tournament Jeremy Tetrault play. "Jeremy is very consistent. He is a very level headed Higgins on the team's player and a team captain. He played in all the major new leaders: toumaments we asked him to play in." Taylor Auman The seniors will be "Taylor put in a lot of work this summer. Her first playing along with trip to nationals really motivated her and it helped her some great under take her game to the next level." classmen. Juniors Laura Peterson John Potter and Mark "Look for (Laura) to step up and be a leader on and Austen come into the off the course. It was also her first trip to nationals 2011 season after a which motivated her. She definitely will be looked upon strong 2010 cam to lead the team." paign and will be Monica Enderlin looking to step up "(Monica) stepped in as a freshman and proved she could play at again this year. The this level. She had a great summer and a gr^at first week of practice. lone sophomore Scott She really is a complete player. Look for some good numbers coming Carlson will be a key from her." underclassman for the As the team looks for new leadership, they will also look for new Golden Bears. scorers. Returning from last year's team is junior Alicia Eckman and Incoming freshman sophomores Eryn Johnson and Kelly Hagenson. They are joined by a David Flavin, Kyle freshmen class that may be asked to step up right away for the Golden Hagglund, and Adam Bears. Andrea Dwyer, Molly Mullins and Hailey Reed are all freshmen Petterson join a Con •9 '* ^ who, along with the returning sophomores and junior, will battle for a cordia team that has right to play for the top five and score for the , Lady Bears. Coach consistent upperclass- pho^sbyCU a thief ICS Higgins insisted that it will be a tough battle as everyone has improved men play. They will throughout the summer. get a look at playing in the top five, but regardless of what happens The Bears open the season with the Drury Invitational a rising they have plenty of golfers to leam from. toumament with plenty of national competition. That is followed by the As the 2011 campaign begins with the NSIC Fall Preview (host Concordia Invitational, a tournament that will be a huge weekend for the ed by CU) the team will get a good test to see where they have to Golden Bears. Not only is it an event that Concordia hosts, but it is go in the spring. For a team with a lot of potential and even greater also a fund raiser for cancer research. Coach Higgins stated, "Our golf goals, it will be a fun season to watdi the Golden Bears strive for team is trying to raise money for cancer awareness and cancer research. greatness. Cancer has affected our golf team in the last four years so it's exciting to improve something that had affected us directly."