conservatives talk tony award winner guest directs ‘fiddler on the climate change roof’ page 3 page 4 THE CONCORDIAN VOL. 94, NO. 8 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017– MOORHEAD, MINN. THECONCORDIAN.ORG ‘it’s the message behind them’: students, faculty react to signs BY KATELYN KASELLA behind them, and it’s especially how they [email protected] made students feel on campus.” Van Valkenburg explained that while the On Halloween night, posters saying “It’s posters’ words were not inherently incorrect, okay to be white,” appeared around Concor- the statement that they were making was dia’s campus. Although they have since been problematic. removed, students and the community are “From conversations with students, it’s still trying to make sense of the incident. similar to the ‘All Lives Matter.’ So yes, The signs, cited as racist and bigoted by that’s true, but put into the political context multiple students, were spotted on lamp of the nation, it wasn’t saying all lives mat- posts, residence halls, and multiple build- ter, it was shutting down a movement,” Van ings around campus. While it is unclear how Valkenburg said. many posters were hung up or who was be- Clements agreed. hind the incident, Student Government As- “It’s never been wrong to be white in sociation President Ahna Van Valkenburg America … but it’s just something that mi- confirmed that the incident is currently un- norities struggle with. It’s a power dynamic,” der investigation. Clements said. “The majority of the people According to the Washington Post, the haven’t lived those experiences of power dif- idea for the signs originated on the online ferences. We have to think with empathy and chat space 4chan last month as an attempt listen to those who have.” to feed social unrest and sway white Ameri- SGA released a formal statement shortly cans to far-right ideologies. Along with Con- before 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening, stating cordia, the signs have been spotted in Rocky that the organization “strives to provide Con- River, Ohio; at Montgomery Blair High cordia’s students with an inclusive and safe School in Silver Spring, Maryland; at the environment for all identities. We encourage Harvard Yard in Massachusetts and at the any student who has a political statement to University of Alberta in Canada. As for other make, to do so in a respectful manner. The colleges in the area, students at Minnesota means of which this individual or these indi- State University Moorhead and North Dako- viduals publicized their viewpoint does not ta State University say there were no posters promote inclusivity and civil discourse”. hung around those campuses. President Craft sent a statement to stu- While the posters at Concordia were dents and faculty around the same time, in quickly removed by students who found which he affirmed principles held by Concor- them, pictures of the incident quickly sur- dia, including the safety and dignity of every- faced on social media and different groups one and the importance of civil discourse. He on-campus took action. also stated that the signs did not follow the Junior Anita Ukpokolo, co-president of college’s display policy for hanging posters. the Black Student Union, said that the orga- “But following our policy is not enough,” nization provided a safe space on Wednes- Craft said in the email. “We must reject si- day morning, Nov. 1, for people to come in, lences that demean and exclude, and we talk and evaluate the situation. must engage open conversation about the “Some people came and just generally did experience of race on this campus and be- not know why people were upset about the yond.” signs and wanted to know,” Ukpokolo said. Dr. David Creech, professor of religion, “The background of the statement is all you said that while he appreciated the way Craft need. You don’t even need to ask people why framed many of the issues, he was not satis- they’re offended. If you do just a little bit of fied with the email as a whole. digging, you will understand why people are “I think the overall tone of the email was ANITA UKPOKOLO, FACEBOOK offended.” one of caution and not wanting to offend The posters appeared on campuses across the country Halloween night. At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the SGA execu- someone who put up the signs,” Creech said, tive team met with Mikayla Clements, lead adding that he felt the importance of conver- commissioner of the Diversity, Equity and sation and uniqueness of this situation were to talk about.” around campus that countered the original Inclusion Commission, to discuss the situa- minimized. Clements, on the other hand, was very statement, bearing the words, “It’s not okay tion. Ukpokolo believes that both emails from satisfied with the way that students and ad- to be that kind of white.” They were removed “We started drafting an email, and we SGA and Craft failed to reach out to the mi- ministration reacted. within an hour. knew an email would just be a first step,” said nority groups that were most affected. “It’s a tough situation to respond to,” Cle- Creech summed up the meaning of his Van Valkenburg. “We had a lot of conversa- “It kind of just felt like it was othering the ments said. “I think they responded very signs, saying: “You can’t be a white who is tions with students who were upset. It’s hard students who felt attacked,” Ukpokolo said. quickly and were very thoughtful about their ignorant about the power and privilege that because it’s not the posters, it’s the message “I’m disappointed, but I’m still grateful they response.” comes with your whiteness, and you can’t be acknowledged this as something important On Thursday, Creech hung up posters a white supremacist.” remembering life of long-time political science professor dr. max richardson BY KATIE BEEDY South Dakota. develop the school’s Academic Integrity and I certainly loved it,” Gilmore said. “For [email protected] Richardson retired in 2015 and returned Statement and write a Credo course titled me, the measure of how good a teacher is is to Texas with his wife, Dr. Lisa Lee Sawyer, “The Reasons of Law: Contemporary Issues if I learn things myself, and I always learned Dr. Max Wayne Richardson, long-time who served for many years as a member of and Law and Psychology.” They also became things from Max.” professor of political science at Concordia Concordia’s music faculty. close friends. Richardson’s charm and intellect, ac- College, passed away Oct. 31, 2017, in his At Concordia, Richardson quickly gained “You know, there are some people who cording to Gilmore, is exemplified by his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Those who a reputation as a master in his field. Semes- are just fun to be around because they know friendship with Alan Ryan, a former war- worked with and learned from Richardson ter after semester, his constitutional law a whole lot,” Covey said. “That was Max.” den at New College, Oxford and professor will miss his Southern drawl, quick wit, and and political philosophy classes filled with Dr. Richard Gilmore, professor and chair of politics at the University of Oxford. The incomparable intellect. students eager to learn from his experience. of the philosophy department, had several two met at a summer conference for college Richardson joined Concordia’s political “He was good at taking seriously the opportunities to experience Richardson’s professors in Washington, D.C. science department in 1990, serving as its things that needed to be taken seriously but teaching first-hand. The two co-taught mul- “This is the level of Max’s intelligence, I chair from 1993-2005. He held a bachelor’s also keeping things light. He was also in- tiple courses together, including a Credo think, that this really world-renowned in- degree in political science and a master’s credibly informative,” said Dr. Mark Covey, course titled “American Exceptionalism,” tellectual found Max’s company the best in history from Texas Tech University, as professor of psychology. “He taught me, and in 1997 led a May seminar to England, company that he could find in this group of well as a doctorate in political science from and many students, how to read a Supreme France, Italy and Greece. university professors,” Gilmore said. the University of Georgia, Athens. Prior to Court briefing.” “He was a raconteur. He loved to tell Concordia, Richardson served as an English Covey and Richardson came to Concor- stories. He would inform his teaching with instructor with the Peace Corps in Libya, dia in the same year and gravitated toward stories that were always amusing, interest- richardson: continued taught in the Glen Rose school system in each other during faculty orientation. They ing, relevant and appropriate. He was a Texas, and spent 20 years on the faculty at maintained a close professional relationship very lively teacher, very animated. Students on back page Black Hills State University in Spearfish, in the following years, working together to seemed to really respond to his teaching, INSIDE Contact Us Next issue: News Pages 1-3 E-mail: [email protected] Variety Page 4 Campus Mailbox: FPO 214 mental health awareness week Sports Pages 5-6 Online: theconcordian.org Opinion Pages 7-8 2 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 NEWS Trump not invited to Paris ` climate summit next month PARIS (AP) — French authori- being held at a global climate con- also when Macron is going to an- to come to France to work on cli- ties said President Donald Trump ference in Bonn, Germany. nounce the winners of his offer of mate-related issues, in an unprec- is not among more than 100 world A French diplomatic official a generous fellowship to U.S. cli- edented English-language speech leaders invited to Paris for a cli- said the countries whose heads of mate scientists who come to do from the French presidential pal- mate summit next month. state are being invited are those their research in France. ace. THE CONCORDIAN French President Emmanuel who are “especially committed” to In June, Trump said that the French organizers are expect- Macron plans a summit to push applying the Paris accord. U.S. would pull out of the 2015 ing about 2,000 participants, Address his “Make our Planet Great Again” An invitation will soon be sent Paris accord unless he can secure including non-governmental or- 901 8th St. S. FPO 214 agenda on Dec. 12, the anniversary to invite the United States “at a a better deal. ganizations, foundations, banks, of the 2015 Paris climate accord. diplomatic level,” the official said. The same day, Macron said startups, local governments, city Moorhead, MN 56562 The summit aims at promoting He was spoke on customary condi- “wherever we live, whoever we are, mayors and others. green projects and providing new tion of anonymity. we all share the same responsibil- France co-organizes the sum- Email funding sources, a few weeks after Officially called the “One Planet ity: make our planet great again” mit with the United Nations and separate talks that are currently Summit” in English, the event is and called on U.S.-based scientists the World Bank. [email protected]

Website Incumbent Weaver survives theconcordian.org Co Editors in Chief Katie Beedy recall, remains Flint’s mayor Katelyn Kasella DETROIT (AP) — Incumbent suburban Detroit trash hauler that blood, which can cause develop- caused. News Editor Karen Weaver survived a recall ef- became connected to a federal cor- mental delays and other health Weaver countered by saying Rachel Giesen fort to remain Flint’s mayor as the ruption investigation. Still, the problems. The disaster has led to she’s “doing the job” voters elect- Michigan city slowly recovers from troubles caused by Flint’s ill-fated 15 current or former governmen- ed her to do. She has denied any Opinion Editor a lead-contaminated water crisis. switch to a cheaper water source tal officials being charged with wrongdoing related to the trash Emma Garton Weaver won Tuesday’s winner- were on everybody’s minds. crimes, and lawsuits have been hauler or its affiliates. takes-all election and will serve The city stopped using Detroit’s filed by numerous residents. Weaver made the water prob- the final two years of her four-year water system and instead tapped Some experts have also linked lems a focus of her successful 2015 Sports Editor term. The lengthy ballot included the Flint River during an 18-month the tainted water to the deaths of mayoral campaign, when voters Brady Drake Weaver, recall organizer Arthur period in 2014 and 2015, as a way 12 people who died after contract- ousted Dayne Walling, who along Woodson and longtime City Coun- to save money while the city’s fi- ing Legionnaires’ disease, a type of with other officials initially told Variety Editor cilman Scott Kincaid, who had re- nances were under state control. pneumonia. residents the water was safe but Brittney Vance ceived significant donations from But the river water wasn’t proper- Woodson didn’t mention the blamed state and federal agen- labor organizations in a union- ly treated, which caused lead from lead crisis in his petition for the cies for the problems. At the time, Photo Editor heavy town. pipes in older homes and build- recall election, but he argued that Weaver said residents needed Bailey Hovland The ballot didn’t refer to the ings to leach into drinking water. Weaver and other city officials leaders who will “speak out” and water crisis. The official reason Some children were found to lacked the competence or experi- she called for a federal investiga- was Weaver’s decision to hire a have elevated lead levels in their ence to deal with the problems it tion into the water crisis. Copy Editor Bailey Hovland

Web Editor Trump warns North Korea: Katie Beedy Business Manager Misty Gobel Do not ‘try us’ Advertising Manager Pat Sorrells SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — out due to poor weather conditions. U.S. Secret Service had deemed dealing with Pyongyang, though he President Donald Trump delivered Reporters traveling in a separate that landing would not be safe, and stopped short of saying whether he Advisor a sharp warning to North Korean helicopter as part of the president’s Trump deferred to them. wanted direct diplomatic talks. Catherine McMullen leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday, envoy saw fog through the windows, After returning to Seoul, admin- “It makes sense for North Korea telling him the weapons he’s acquir- and weather reports from near the istration officials had hoped they to come to the table and make a deal ing “are not making you safer. They heavily fortified border showed mist- might be able to wait out the bad that is good for the people of North are putting your regime in grave dan- ing conditions and visibility below weather and make a second landing Korea and for the world,” Trump About Us ger.” one mile. Pilots, officials said, could attempt. At the U.S. Army’s Yongsan said at a news conference with Moon. The purpose of The Con- In a speech delivered hours after not see the other helicopters in the Garrison landing zone, White House “I do see certain movement.” He also cordian is to affirm the mis- he aborted a visit to the heavily for- air. Chief of Staff John Kelly and Sanders sounded an optimistic note on dis- tified Korean demilitarized zone due White House press secretary Sar- frequently glanced up at the clouds agreements with the North, saying sion of Concordia College by to bad weather, Trump called on all ah Huckabee Sanders said the presi- to see if the sky was clearing. But confidently, if vaguely: “Ultimately, cultivating thoughtful and nations to join forces “to isolate the dent was disappointed he couldn’t time would not allow it. it’ll all work out.” informed students, faculty and brutal regime of North Korea — to make the trip. “I think he’s pretty The aborted visit came hours be- Ever the showman, Trump had staff through the awareness deny it any form of support, supply, frustrated,” she told reporters. “It fore Trump addressed the South Ko- teased that he had a surprise in store, and discussion of college, local, or acceptance.” was obviously something he wanted rean National Assembly before clos- saying at a Tuesday evening banquet national and world affairs. “Today, I hope I speak not only to do.” ing out his two-day visit to the nation that he had an “exciting day” planned Opinions expressed in The for our countries, but for all civilized Before he left for Asia, a White and heading to his next stop, Beijing. Wednesday — “for many reasons Concordian do not necessar- nations, when I say to the North: Do House official had ruled out a DMZ Visiting the border that has sepa- that people will find out.” He did not ily reflect those of Concordia’s not underestimate us. And do not try visit for Trump, claiming the presi- rated the North and South for 64 elaborate on what turned out to be us,” he told South Korean lawmak- dent didn’t have time on his schedule years has become something of a rit- the aborted trip to the DMZ. student body, faculty, staff or ers. “We will defend our common and that DMZ visits have become a ual for U.S. presidents trying to dem- North Korea has fired more than administration. security, our shared prosperity, and little cliché. onstrate their resolve against North a dozen missiles this year but none our sacred liberty.” But Sanders said the visit had Korea’s ever-escalating aggression. in nearly two months. Analysts cau- Advertising Trump had been scheduled to been planned well before Trump’s Every American president since tion against reading too much into Advertising deadline is 5 make the unannounced early morn- departure for Asia. The trip was kept Ronald Reagan, save for George the pause. ing trip to the DMZ amid heightened secret for security reasons, she said. H.W. Bush, has made the trip, peer- There’s no public sign of any dip- p.m. the Sunday preceding tensions with North Korea over its Trump had been scheduled to ing across the barren north through lomatic progress between Washing- publication. Classified deadline nuclear program. make the visit with South Korean binoculars, hearing broadcast propa- ton and Pyongyang. U.S. officials say is noon the Monday preceding The Marine One presidential heli- President Moon Jae-in, who trav- ganda and reaffirming their commit- the back channel between the State publication. Contact our adver- copter left Seoul at daybreak and flew eled separately and landed about ment to standing with the South. Department and the North Korean tising department by phone or most of the way to the DMZ but was a 20-minute drive from the DMZ. The attempted visit was scheduled mission at the United Nations in at [email protected]. forced to turn back just five minutes Sanders said the military and the for a day after Trump made a strik- New York remains intact, but con- ing shift in tone tacts have not been substantive other for a president, than achieving the release of Ameri- Subscriptions who for months can college student Otto Warmbier Subscriptions are available has issued in- in June. He died days after his repa- to the public for $25 per year. creasingly dire triation to the U.S. Distribution on campus is free threats to an- Still, Trump’s conciliatory com- and is funded in part by the swer any hostile ments would be welcome in South Student Activity Fee. North Korean Korea, where both the government action with “fire and the wider population have been and fury.” In a unnerved by the president’s threats recent speech against the North. Corrections at the United Trump did note the United States’ The Concordian strives to Nations, Trump military options, mentioning that publish accurate information. said he would three aircraft carrier groups and a If you believe you see an error, “totally destroy” nuclear submarine had been de- please notify the Concordian by the nation, if ployed to the region. But he added phone or by email. necessary, and that “we hope to God we never have has derided to use” the arsenal. And he accused Kim as “little Kim of “threatening millions and Have a story idea? Rocket Man.” millions of lives, so needlessly.” If you see news or hear news, But on Tues- Moon, who has been eager to so- send your tips to concord@cord. day, his first lidify a friendship with Trump, said edu. day on the Ko- he hoped the president’s visit would rean Peninsula, be a turning point in the standoff Trump signaled with North Korea. a willingness to Visiting the wooded, craggy ter- negotiate as he rain inside the DMZ is like going back urged Pyong- in time to 1953. In July of that year, yang to “come the Korean War armistice agreement to the table” was signed at Panmunjom, the so- and “make a called “truce village” bisected by a deal.” He also marker that is the official dividing he’d seen “a lot line between the North and South. of progress” in theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 THE CONCORDIAN 3 RepublicEn event brings together climate change and conservatism BY RACHEL GIESEN less of political affiliation. [email protected] According to Foster, climate change became a touchy subject On Wednesday, Nov. 1, students once it was painted as a liberal farce from Concordia College, Minne- to increase the government and its sota State University Moorhead, powers. This is one of the reasons and North Dakota State University why he believe Concordia needs to gathered in Barry Auditorium to host talks like Inglis’. hear former Congressman Bob In- “Bringing these groups to cam- glis speak on behalf of RepublicEn, pus can help conservative students a conservative movement aiming to see that they can play a role in de- to combat climate change with free bating what we, as a society, can do enterprise. to deal with climate change,” Foster Dr. Kenneth Foster, political said. “It is essential to have trusted science professor and chair of the leaders on both sides of the politi- President’s Sustainability Council, cal divide who are willing to bring worked with Concordia senior Pat- people together to find common rick Sorrells to bring this event to ground.” light. Sorrells agreed. According to Sorrells, Inglis “This event is important because spoke about his plan to instate a it highlights the fact that one can border adjustable revenue neu- have beliefs that don’t align 100% tral carbon tax, making the United with their political party, and still be States fully responsible for the neg- associated with said party,” Sorrells ative aspects of carbon pollution, said. BAILEY HOVLAND even for outsourced goods. Another reason Foster and Sor- “It would incorporate into the rells pulled this event together is Bob Inglis speaks about combating climate change cost of goods the bad effects of pol- because they felt it fit with the col- success. spite this, one student thought the current system, because you have lution. This would in turn incentiv- lege’s ideals. “I thought it went well, and both event was a hit. a Republican House, a Republican ize people to be more selective about “The mission of RepublicEn also students and faculty told me that “The event was in Barry Audi- Senate, and a Republican Presi- what they buy, since the prices of fit really well with President Craft’s they appreciated hearing from Bob torium, but the seats they did have dent.” products that cause this kind of pol- sustainability goals and initiatives, Inglis,” Foster said. “The only disap- were pretty packed,” said Liese Pe- If such an event were to happen lution would be increased,” Sorrells which was helpful in deciding to do pointment was that not very many terson, a Concordia senior. again, Peterson said she would defi- explained. the event,” Sorrells said. students who identify as conserva- Just hearing about the topic, nitely attend. Concordia College tries to be Inglis came to Concordia after a tive attended the event, despite a lot Solving Climate Change with Cour- “I want to be open to all of the a sustainable institution, as evi- successful visit last semester from of outreach specifically to conserva- age and Conservatism, was enough ideas and not be like, ‘It’s a Repub- denced by the no-trash classrooms RepublicEn’s director of strategy. tive students.” to pique her interest. lican idea, therefore it’s dumb,’” and the recycling bins around every Sorrells reached out to conserva- Sorrells had a similar regret, ex- “I went to the talk because I was Peterson said. “I mean, you can’t corner, but having speakers appear tive student leaders at MSUM and pressing that he wished he could curious,” Peterson said. “There call yourself a critical thinker if on campus helps to encourage a uni- NDSU to boost attendance. Both he have advertised the event on MSUM needs to be Republican support [for you close off ideas purely based off fied belief in sustainability regard- and Foster thought the event was a and NDSU’s campus sooner. De- climate change], especially with the where it comes from.” Concordia Orchestra announces spring international tour to Greece BY KARISSA CHOUINARD cal origins. Roberts made his confidence in [email protected] “Greece is musically significant Sütterlin’s involvement with the because it was one of the first places international tour very clear, com- The Concordia orchestra con- where instruments like the ones we mending the conductor’s recent ef- cluded their national tour with a play in orchestra were developed,” forts towards widening the orches- home performance this past Sun- Lange said. “It’s also important be- tra’s public impact. day, Nov. 5, and its members are cause it was one of the first places “Sütterlin has brought a lot of already looking ahead toward the where public performances were intensity to the orchestra and he’s recently announced Spring 2018 in- held, both in music and theater. very interested in Concordia getting ternational tour to Greece. The amphitheaters provided the out into the world,” Roberts said. Dr. John Roberts, the chair of opportunity for ancient Greeks to “The outreach is one of his initia- the music department, explained experience music and art in a way tives: to bring music to people and that many factors went into the that is very similar to how we per- keep classical music relevant and selection of Greece for the orches- form today.” alive.” tra’s tour destination. Internation- Lange and her fellow musicians Roberts thinks that opportu- al tours rotate between the three will be directed and advised on tour nities like the orchestra’s tour in flagship ensembles–the Concordia by music professor and the orches- Greece are not only beneficial to in- Choir, Concordia Band, and Con- tra’s conductor, Dr. Kevin Sütterlin. dividual students, but also to Con- cordia Orchestra–on a yearly basis. This trip will be Sütterlin’s first in- cordia as a whole. Roberts says it is important that ternational tour with the Concordia “In preparing for an internation- BAILEY HOVLAND these tours serve as a culturally and Orchestra, as he has only conducted al audience, students have to think The Concordia Orchestra plays in Memorial Auditorium academically stimulating experi- the group for two years. about being an ambassador for Sütterlin traveled to Greece for their college, their home communi- ence for students. Past music tours to the cost of transporting instru- learned that there was a true need the first time this past summer and ties, and even the United States,” have taken place in Palestine, Isra- ments. Lieseth, ’56, and his three of funds for the Concordia Orches- expressed excitement at the pros- Roberts explained. “If we send out el, and Germany, and were chosen children, Bruce R. Leiseth, ’81; tra.” pect of introducing his students to a solid ensemble and they do well, in part for their rich histories. Given John R. Leiseth, ’84; and Kristi K. Roberts said that the donation an international experience. these tours are good for the col- Greece’s importance in the develop- Leiseth Pederson, ’87, are all Con- was extremely helpful to the or- “I love seeing my students grow lege’s reputation and image.” ment of Western civilization, the cordia graduates. Despite Lieseth chestra’s trip and the orchestra was by immersing themselves in a dif- This valuable experience does mediterranean nation piqued the having never participated in Con- grateful to the family for their con- ferent culture, and seeing my stu- not come without a price. The de- department’s interests. cordia’s music program himself, tribution. In attempts to lower the dents making new friends through partment tries to keep costs at a “Culturally speaking, [Greece] is his family explained that they were baseline cost for students, Lange their music,” he said. minimum for students, and the per- incredible to visit whether you’re a very pleased at being able to meet and other orchestra members will Süttterlin also had a personal student costs tend to range from musician, English scholar, or phi- the orchestra’s need. continue fundraising throughout inclination towards the country: $3,000 to $4,000depending on the losophy major,” Roberts said. “My dad expressed his desire to the semester. he is friends with a few musicians trip. According to Sütterlin, these Orchestra students have ex- donate to charities that share his Sütterlin said that he believes in Greece and planned to have the costs cover airfare, domestic trav- pressed excitement regarding the and our values,” Leiseth Pederson the trip will be well worth its ex- Concordia Orchestra collaborate el, instrument rentals, hotel stays tour’s location. Solveig Lange, a se- said. “He gave my mother, broth- pense for students. with them. Sütterlin remarked on in four- and five-star star hotels, nior violinist in the ensemble, said ers, and I the option to find the best “The students will get once-in-a- his liking for Grecian culture and breakfasts, and dinners. that Greece provides ample oppor- places to contribute. Concordia has lifetime performance, networking, people, saying that he was, “also re- Additionally, the Robert V. Lies- tunities for the exploration of musi- been a part of all of our lives and we and cultural opportunities,” he said. ally excited about the food!” eth estate has donated $20,000 It’s On Us talks about #MeToo BY EMILEE MOELLER for a reemergence of the movement on Twitter women have the same rights; nobody should tion, both in their own lives and within Concor- [email protected] shortly after the New York Times published an feel higher or lower.” dia’s institution. Emily Ronsburg, a student at investigative piece alleging Harvey Weinstein Kylie Windecker, Concordia’s alcohol and Concordia and a resident assistant in Hoyum, Members of Concordia’s It’s On Us com- of sexual harassment and assault. sexual assault programming coordinator, said stated that she felt optimistic about what was mittee joined together with students on Fri- The Nov. 3 event centered on the impor- that there are many reasons why open dialogue said during the dialogue. day, Nov. 3 to facilitate a dialogue surrounding tance of consistently having open conversations is important when speaking about sexual as- “I thought it was a really good space to have the recent heightened visibility of the #MeToo about sexual misconduct and sexual violence, sault. a conversation that’s really difficult to have. I movement on social media. especially in light of the #MeToo movement. “Sexual misconduct is such a complex top- think this is a very good start to what could be a The #MeToo movement is the latest form It’s On Us is a campus-wide campaign led ic; you can never fully discuss something in a really important change, both to the communi- of hashtag activism highlighting sexual abuse, by Concordia’s Student Government Associa- hashtag, or in a tweet, or in a Facebook status,” ty of Concordia and nationwide or worldwide. I started a decade ago by Tarana Burke, in order tion focused on creating an awareness of sex- she said. was really hopeful coming out of it.” to encourage dialogue between survivors. The ual assault, said It’s On Us member Michelle As for #MeToo, Windecker commented that As for the future, Windecker expressed her movement reentered the spotlight earlier this Ziperovich. she felt that the number of differing reactions, hopes for an intervention plan, to be launched October when, according to the Washington “What it does is it tries to make people see ranging from an embrace of the movement to in some capacity next semester. Though not Post, actress and activist Alyssa Milano called that the topic is not a taboo anymore, and that rejections of it, has been good to see. much is set in stone concerning the plan, Win- it’s something that happens to “I don’t think any of those reactions have decker stated that her vision for the interven- others around you,” she said. been wildly inappropriate; I think there are tion plan would have three steps, including re- Ziperovich stated that she some instances where people have been en- viewing rape culture and gender norms, ways feels it is especially important to lightened that there are experiences that they that individuals can responsible and openly re- keep in mind aspects of society weren’t aware of,” she said. “And what does spond to a survivor of sexual misconduct, and such as toxic masculinity and that mean for us, what is our responsibility? bystander intervention training. catcalling, and how those expe- I think that all good things deserve dialogue, “I think there are so many things to talk riences influence our outlook on because things are complex. If something was about, and we want to carry on the conversa- the world. easy, it wouldn’t be a problem.” tion, to explore what does this mean for Con- “It’s important to be aware,” Whether or not the hashtag fades from cordia, and what does this mean for us?” said she said. “I want people to be able relevance, those at the dialogue panel openly Windecker. “It shouldn’t just be a ‘one and to understand that both men and voiced their desire to continue on the conversa- done’ kind of thing.” 4 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 VARIETY Tony Award nominee guest directs ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ BY ANNIE WEIER ing of the theatre world outside of the professional stage. [email protected] Concordia. “It’s really fun to work with col- “It’s really great to be able to lege students, especially when In the Frances Frazier Comstock work with a pro like Bill,” Winter- they’re dedicated like they are here,” Theatre, the world of Moorhead steen said. “One of the best parts Russell said. “I get to do really big fades away and is transformed into about having him here is that stu- productions, which you just can’t do the small Russian village of Anat- dents are able to have direct contact professionally because it’s so outra- evka in 1905, where a man named with somebody with that profes- geously expensive. So that’s really Tevye and his five daughters live. sional perspective.” fun.” Unassuming at first, it sets the stage Though the theatre program at In a professional setting, though for traditions to be challenged and Concordia is small in size, it is strong the overall process is similar, the lives to be changed. and continues to grow through new details and scale are quite different. Concordia Theatre will present challenges and opportunities. Rarely does Russell have the oppor- Joseph Stein’s classic musical “Fid- “In any small program, anytime tunity to rehearse onstage with the dler on the Roof” from Nov. 9-11 as you have new voices coming in, actors, and so this opportunity is well as Nov. 16-19, with shows at 8 I think that helps strengthen the special for him. p.m. and one show at 2 p.m. on Nov. program. It changes things for stu- “I never get to be onstage to re- 19. It is guest directed by Broadway dents, to know they’re on the inside hearse. I’m usually in a rehearsal lyricist Bill Russell, best known for of something like this. They’re being studio until the day before tech, Students run through a dress rehearsal. BAILEY HOVLAND the stage musicals “Elegies for An- pushed in a different way,” Winter- when I get one spacing rehearsal We’re kind of in a cultural di- gels,” “Punks and Raging Queens,” steen said. onstage. And here I’ve been able to the Roof,” and will conclude with vide now, in this country. Also, and “Side Show,” which was nomi- First-year student Marin Wilts, do all my rehearsals onstage, which “Tartuffe.” everything changes at such warp nated for the Tony Award for Best who plays the role of Tzeitel in “Fid- is really a gift. I love it,” he said. But what does a story set in 20th- speed, that people can barely keep Musical in 1998. dler,” attests to the positive experi- “Fiddler on the Roof,” set in 1905 century Russia have to do with Con- up. This show is all about this Russell was approached by Con- ence of working with Russell, de- Imperial Russia, centers around the cordia and the world today? Accord- change, these traditions being chal- cordia faculty at a theatre workshop spite her initial hesitations. Jewish family of Tevye and his five ing to those involved, more than one lenged, and how they have to adapt in South Dakota last year, and hap- “My first impression was that he daughters. As the world changes would think. to these long-held beliefs being pily accepted the invitation to guest was going to be very tough and right around them, Tevye struggles to “I think you can find a lot of con- challenged by people they love,” he direct. This is the first time in nearly down to business. But that is not hold on to his cultural and religious nections to your life through this said. 20 years that Concordia Theatre at all what he is like in rehearsals. traditions, and must learn to live show. Bill does a fantastic job of Concordia students, alumni, fac- has hosted a guest director, and the He’s funny, he’s charismatic. He is with the actions of his daughters bringing out the comedy, bringing ulty, and staff receive one free ticket. uniqueness of the opportunity is not so humble about what he has done, who choose to stray from those tra- out the happiness. That contrasts Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for lost on them. and that is something that I really ditions. for when you break tradition, and senior citizens and other students. David Wintersteen, chair of Con- look up to,” she said. To celebrate the 500th anniver- breaking tradition and thinking Tickets can be bought or reserved at cordia’s theatre department and Russell has equally enjoyed sary of the Protestant Reformation, outside of the box is very relevant. the Frances Frazier Comstock The- producer for “Fiddler,” explains working with the students and all Concordia mainstage produc- We’re really finding the gold mo- atre Box Office on Tuesdays through that one of the greatest benefits to the new experience that it brings. tions were chosen to center around ments in this show,” Wilts said. Thursdays from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., hosting a guest director is that the Though he frequently directs col- the theme of religion. The 2017-18 Russell agreed, observing the or by contacting [email protected] or students gain a wider understand- lege productions, he always has fun season premiered with “Witten- timeliness of the production. directing on a different level than berg,” is now showing “Fiddler on “I think it’s incredibly timely. (218) 299-3314. New allegations leveled against actors Spacey, Piven LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s wid- that is currently in production. climate of uncertainty. But a look back shows allegations remains to be seen. Robin Wright, ening sexual harassment crisis brought forth a The pause in production Tuesday shadows that Hollywood has dealt with disruption be- who stars opposite Spacey as his wife, hasn’t second actor’s allegation against Kevin Spacey the fate of the last season. fore, with even beloved shows and actors fight- commented publicly, but her Twitter feed in- on Tuesday, halted production on his Netflix Also Tuesday, CBS said it is “looking into” ing to keep their balance amid controversy. cludes a number of posts backing social issues series “House of Cards” and prompted CBS to a claim by actress and reality star Ariane Bel- During the 1950s “red scare,” Brooks said, including female rights and education. check into an actress’ claim she was groped by lamar that Emmy-winning “Entourage” star “I Love Lucy” star Lucille Ball was accused of Netflix and “House of Cards” producer Me- Jeremy Piven. Piven groped her on two occasions. being a communist sympathizer. The sitcom dia Rights Capital had already decided to end Mexican actor Robert Cavazos wrote on his On her Twitter account Monday, Bellamar co-starred her husband, Desi Arnaz, who took the series at the end of next season, its sixth, Facebook page that he encountered Spacey at alleged that one encounter took place in Piv- action. but on Tuesday they chose to pause the pro- the bar of London’s Old Vic Theatre, where en’s trailer on HBO’s “Entourage” set and the “Desi came out before a studio taping and duction, which is filmed in Baltimore, “to give Spacey was artistic director, and the actor other occurred at the Playboy Mansion. said, ‘The only thing red about Lucy is her us time to review the current situation and to tried to fondle him against his will. Piven, who stars in the new CBS series hair, and even that’s not real,’” using humor address any concerns of our cast and crew.” “It was more common for this guy, when “Wisdom of the Crowd,” said in a statement to effectively defuse the situation, Brooks said. Spacey was not scheduled to work that day. he was in the bar of his theater, grabbing who- that he “unequivocally” denies the “appalling The show’s No. 1 status also helped. The move comes after actor Anthony Rapp ever caught his attention,” Cavazos wrote. “I allegations being peddled about me.” Popularity and audience acceptance of a came forward with claims Spacey made in- didn’t stand for it, but I know some people “It did not happen. It takes a great deal of star’s personal issues aided “Mickey Spillane’s appropriate sexual advances toward him in who were afraid to stop it.” courage for victims to come forward with their Mike Hammer” when lead actor Stacey Keach 1986, when he was 14. Cavazos declined an interview request. histories, and my hope is that the allegations served six months in jail for a drug-related ar- Spacey responded by saying he doesn’t re- There was no immediate reply to a request about me that didn’t happen, do not detract rest in England in the mid-1980s. member the alleged encounter but if he acted for comment from representatives for Spacey, from stories that should be heard,” he said. The 1984-85 season was cut short but the the way Rapp alleges, “I owe him the sincerest who was artistic director from 2004-15. In a Monday interview with The Associ- series returned in 1986 with Keach aboard apology for what would have been deeply in- In a statement Tuesday, the theater ex- ated Press, Piven said he was glad people had and a revised title, “The New Mike Hammer.” appropriate drunken behavior.” He also spoke pressed “deep dismay” at the allegations and come forward with allegations against Harvey It aired until 1987 on CBS. publicly for the first time about being gay, said “inappropriate behavior by anyone work- Weinstein and that he had never been in that “Grey’s Anatomy” was swamped by con- which draw backlash from some observers as ing at The Old Vic is completely unaccept- situation. troversy in late 2006 when an on-set scuffle an attempt at deflection. able.” HBO, which aired the 2004-11 series, said broke out between stars Patrick Dempsey and The fallout for Spacey also included the In recent days, Hollywood has reacted in a statement that it was unaware of Bella- Isaiah Washington over Washington’s use of a loss of an award he was going to get later this swiftly to allegations of sexual harassment and mar’s allegations until they were reported by gay slur regarding another cast member. month by The International Academy of Tele- assault: Harvey Weinstein was fired from the media. After Washington repeated the slur at the vision Arts & Sciences. The group says “it will company he founded within days after initial “Everyone at HBO and our productions is 2007 Golden Globes while denying he had not honor Kevin Spacey with the 2017 Inter- reports of sexual harassment were published aware that zero tolerance for sexual harass- used it, ABC rebuked him publicly, as did co- national Emmy Founders Award,” which is in The New York Times earlier this month. ment is our policy. Anyone experiencing an star Katherine Heigl. He was subsequently to honor “an individual who crosses cultural Weinstein has denied engaging in any non- unsafe working environment has several ave- fired, and the medical drama from TV hitmak- boundaries to touch humanity.” Spacey was to consensual sexual contact. nues for making complaints that we take very er Shonda Rhimes sailed on even as Washing- get it at a gala on Nov. 20 in New York City. Dozens of women, including actresses Sel- seriously,” the channel said. ton blamed racism for his treatment. Past recipients include Rhimes, Steven Spiel- ma Blair and Rachel McAdams, have alleged Bellamar’s credits include “Suicide Squad” Bill Cosby has felt the professional as well berg, and J.J. Abrams. that writer and director James Toback sexu- and “The Hangover Part III” and the reality as legal brunt of multiple accusations of de- A release date for the final “House of Cards” ally harassed or assaulted them. series “Beverly Hills Nannies.” cades-old sexual offenses. episodes has yet to be announced. Netflix is Toback has denied the allegations. Netflix’s actions involving “House of Three years ago, when multiple women ac- developing a possible spinoff of the award- On Tuesday, however, the Beverly Hills Po- Cards” are rare in an industry that puts com- cused Bill Cosby of decades-old sexual offens- winning drama that helped put the streaming lice Department said it was investigating both merce first. es, the comedian’s ambitious standup com- service on the TV series map. men after receiving “multiple complaints,” Shows are infrequently derailed by con- edy tour was dotted with cancellations, NBC Earlier Tuesday, British media reported although the department did not specify the cerns other than their ratings performance, dropped development of a new show with him that police have widened their investigation nature of the complaints. said TV historian and former network execu- and Netflix pulled the plug on a stand-up spe- into sexual assault claims against Weinstein. On Monday, Netflix said it would end tive Tim Brooks. cial. The Independent newspaper, Press As- “House of Cards” after its upcoming sixth “It usually depends on how popular the An actor’s popularity with his cast mates sociation and Sky News say London’s Met- and final season, although the streaming net- show is, not to put too fine a point on it,” can determine his fate, Brooks said. ropolitan Police is now investigating allega- work said the decision was made before the Brooks said Tuesday. “If they like him, if they get along with him, tions against Weinstein by seven women over BuzzFeed News report on Spacey last week- The widespread tumult has prompted un- it’s easy enough to say, ‘If I don’t get my career incidents that reportedly took place from the end. The network has not commented on usual actions, such as Weinstein being booted ruined in this, I’ll stick with him,’” he said. 1980s to 2015. Weinstein is also being investi- plans for a Gore Vidal biopic starring Spacey from industry organizations, and created a How Spacey’s cast mates are reacting to the gated by police in New York and Los Angeles.

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*Becker estimates that CPAs can earn over $1M more over their career than non-CPA accountants over a 40 year career ndcpas.org/student theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 THE CONCORDIAN 5 SPORTS Hockey season is underway BY ELI SWANSON on the other hand, played in some ways as [email protected] Fagerstrom’s counterbalance. When her de- fensive partner rushed forward, she stayed home to protect the blue line. In the offen- Women sive zone, the Sauk Rapids native played a Hockey and Halloween go together like pivotal role in attracting defenders to the ice cream and pumpkin pie? For the first point before slipping the puck over to Flem- time in five years, Concordia opened its ming to her left for a shot from the slot. hockey season in the month of October “We’re just a bunch of grinders,” Flem- when it hosted Northland College for a ming said after Friday night’s win. “We have weekend series Oct. 27-28. a ton of freshman and lots of underclass- Despite a dominant performance from men, so it’s going to be a grind for us every the Cobbers—led by the top line of Amanda single game.” Flemming, Tori Davis, and Josee Lund- The Cobber power-play unit was firing gren—the home team came out of the week- on all cylinders with Davis and Flemming end with a split after being shut out by the set in the circles and Lundgren screening red-hot goaltending of Northland’s Maggie the goalie in front of the net. With Mohr and Cusey on Saturday afternoon. Fagerstrom at the point, fans at the Sports The series was illustrative of the issues Center over the weekend got a glimpse of Concordia faces as it enters the 2017-18 sea- how dynamic the power-play can be as Con- COBBER SID son without four of its top five scorers and cordia scored two goals on five attempts. Mario Bianchi is one of Concordia’s returning upperclassmen. starting goaltender from last year’s MIAC We will see how the power-play units per- semi-final team. Despite the loss of Jess form once MIAC play opens this weekend, tough competition—Gustavus, St. Thomas, in Blaine. The Cobbers lost in a shootout to Nelson, Ellen Rethwisch, Amber Schaack, but if they play like they did against North- Hamline and Augsburg all received votes Gustavus on Friday night before a three- and Andrea Klug, amongst others, to gradu- land, opponents are going to have a tough in one of the first two national Top-10 polls goal second period from Augsburg paced ation, the Cobbers hope not to lose their time stopping them on the man-advantage. this year. the Auggies to a 4-1 win over the maroon high-powered offense that ranked first in Provided the Cobbers can replace the Concordia matches up with St. Kate’s and gold on Saturday. Both Cobber goals on the MIAC last season. scoring they lost to graduation, the other big this weekend at the Moorhead Sports Cen- the weekend were scored by last year’s lead- “The reason those girls were our top question is whether or not they can replace ter. Friday night’s game starts at 7 p.m. and ing scorer, Zach Doerring. scorers was because they played the most all-conference goaltender Andrea Klug. Saturday afternoon’s matchup starts at 2 The Cobbers did lose six seniors coming minutes,” head coach Jason Gregoire said. Junior goalie Brittany Boss started Friday p.m. The Cobbers split the series with St. into this year, but most of its core is intact as “They were on the power-play and the top night’s game versus Northland, stopping 16 Kate’s on the road last season, losing 6-2 the team returns four of its top six scorers— on Friday night before claiming a 2-1 win at including the top three—from last season, Drake Arena on Saturday. as well as both of its top two goaltenders. In net, the issue faced by coach Howe is similar to the one faced by Gregoire on the Men women’s side: having two goalies that can Last season, Concordia’s men’s hockey play. team played its way into a MIAC semi-final Last season, Sam Nelson and Jacob appearance after winning the play-in game Stephan split goaltending duties until mid at Hamline, and this year coach Chris Howe January, when Howe decided to stick with has set his sights on incorporating his new Nelson through the end of the season. Nel- players and making it back to the playoffs in son led the MIAC in minutes played, saves, his 10th season with the team. and finished second for save percentage “I want those guys that came in last year with a .928 marker despite playing seven and contributed to make a step,” Howe said, more games than the goalie in front of him “but I also want the new freshman that have on the list. come in and the guys who came in last year Each goaltender started a game in but didn’t get much playing time to get a lot Blaine, but Stephan started at Stout, so the of chances so they can get comfortable with goaltending battle is something to watch for the team and start competing for spots in throughout the 2017-18 season. practice.” “In a non-conference series you’ll see Despite losing six seniors to graduation, both of them,” Howe said. “When it gets to COBBER SID the Cobbers are optimistic that the influx of conference play, they know that whoever’s Mackinzy Maclver (left) and Ally Wiitala (right). youth that in many ways drove the team last playing the best will probably be in the net. season can grow into bigger roles. Coach It’s a 16-game playoff for the postseason, line, so they had a lot of chances to score. of 18 shots in the 5-2 win. Boss appeared in Howe will look to his younger players to fill and we know from past years that it’s usu- I’m confident we have the players to replace two games last season for the Cobbers, post- the gap left by the departed Garrett Hen- ally just a point or two between the teams those points, so I’m less worried about re- ing a 0.79 goals-against average and a 0.957 drickson, Jeremy Johnson and defenseman that make it and the ones that don’t. That placing that as I am the leadership and work save percentage. Jordan Krebsbach. point could be a loss in November, but it can ethic those players brought.” On Saturday, sophomore Amy Jost made “The guys we lost might not have been still keep you out of the playoffs.” The Cobbers have 10 freshmen on the her first start as a Cobber. The transfer from the top scorers statistically,” Howe said, As usual, the MIAC is strong again roster this season and just two seniors, but St. Benedict appeared in seven games for “but they brought so much to our team in this year with three teams—Augsburg, St. Concordia’s offensive fire-power was on the Blazers last season, posting a 4.02 GAA terms of leadership and work ethic that is Thomas and St. John’s receiving votes in display on Friday night versus Northland, and a .879 save percentage. The Alexandria harder to replace. Guys like Jon Grebosky the first poll of the year—so the battle for jumping out to an early 3-1 lead behind two native stopped 13 of 14 shots on Saturday and Zach Doerring have done a great job in the conference’s five playoff positions will first-period goals from Flemming. afternoon despite going long stretches with- building an atmosphere where we not only most likely be tight again this season. Con- Another bright spot for the maroon and out a shot as her teammates controlled the have a good work ethic on the ice, but also cordia will open up MIAC play next week- gold on the weekend was the play of fresh- offensive zone time. great academics and community. They are end when it hosts Bethel at home in a series men defenders Callie Fagerstrom and Me- “We don’t have a number one goalie right the pillars of our team.” at the Sports Center. gan Mohr. Fagerstrom, a Warroad High now,” Gregoire said. “Both goalies this year Concordia got its first win of the season Concordia opens its home non confer- School product, displayed speed and smooth are very capable of playing at a high level, last Saturday on the road against UW-Stout ence season this weekend when it faces skating ability that allowed her to jump into and they’ve both had a good mentality and after it staved off a third-period comeback UW-River Falls on Friday night and Satur- the rush on several occasions, including a work ethic in practice so far this year.” attempt from the Blue Devils and escaped day afternoon. The Falcons are 0-4-0 com- first-period goal on Friday when she skated If the women want to win their first with a 3-2 win. The win pushed the team’s ing into the weekend, including losses to the puck end-to-end before sliding a shot MIAC championship in their 19th season as record to 1-1-1 to start the year after two St. John’s and Augsburg. Game times are 7 underneath the pads of goaltender Gabby a program at Concordia, they’ll have some games without a win at the MIAC Showcase p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Suhr to give Concordia a 1-0 lead. Mohr, Volleyball looks to build young team

higher in the MIAC and we’re in more Brianna Carney was also a playoffs,” Mosser said. key young contributor, leading the With fifteen freshmen on the team in blocks with 64 and closely roster, Senior Stephanie Baker, trailing Cuppett for the lead in kills who led the team in digs with a total with 169. of 298, felt this was a learning year At the start of the season, Moss- for the team. er added a junior varsity team to “We had a tough time adjusting the program for the first time since initially because we had so many 2008 in an attempt to continue de- girls who had never played with veloping the large number of young each [other] before,” Baker said. players in the program. He hopes to “Struggles came early on because see development from these young we are so young, but later in the players continue over the offseason. season we saw a lot of flashes of po- “With the enthusiasm and lead- tential.” ership we have, our expectations The Cobbers took down Gusta- are growing,” Mosser said. “They’re vus, ranked 11th, with four games very self-motivated. They’re do- left in the season, showing Baker ing their 6 a.m. lifts and putting in the potential this team had. that time during the offseason that Junior Haley Cuppett, who lead we need to see to find success next the team in kills with 211 on the season.” season, saw the positives and nega- Cuppett sees success in the fu- COBBERT SID tives of such a youthful team. The ture, as well. Concordia looks to continue building its young volleyball team. lone senior heading into next sea- “If we work hard this offseason, son, Cuppett knows the work ethic I think we have a good chance at BY ABBY SHARPE team finished the season 7-15 over- season.” needed for this young team to find playoffs next season,” Cuppett said. [email protected] all and 4-7 in conference play, good The Cobbers were .500 at home, success. “We’ll only be getting better with for eighth place. going 4-4 in games at Memorial. “It’s great to see a big freshman more experience and time playing The basketball teams have taken While this is the worst finish However, Concordia didn’t fair as class coming in and to hopefully see together.” over Memorial Auditorium, and for the Cobber volleyball team in well on the road, finishing with a those leaders grow over time with With the team losing two seniors the volleyball team has wrapped the last 20 years, head coach Tim record of 1-7 in away games and 2-4 more experience and time,” Cup- and with only one upcoming senior, up their 2017 season. They played Mosser says he has had one of his on neutral courts. pett said. younger players will be given bigger their last game of the season on most enjoyable seasons. Many of the matches that did The team has gotten good re- roles early on in their career. Saturday, Oct. 28,, finishing the “The girls got along really well not go the way of the Cobbers came sults from young freshmen on the “Our seniors will be missed, but match with a 3-1 loss to the College this year,” Mosser said. “They down to the last few points, Mosser team like Jill Klaphake, who led we have good depth and younger of Saint Benedict. The volleyball worked hard and stayed competi- said. the team in assists with 380 and girls who are ready to step up into tive in each set and throughout the “We finish those games, we rank service attempts with 23. Sopho- their roles,” Mosser said. 6 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 SPORTS Ross’s Reasons: Your betting guide for week 10 in the NFL Ross Wendlandt is a self-proclaimed gambling aficionado forged in Ross’s Locks the gambling hot bed that is Litchfield, Minnesota. He has asked for 2-5 a section in this newspaper in order to publicly flex his sports-betting Standings prowess. Ross won’t just toss out his weekly NFL picks without being 1. Ross 55-42 held accountable. In order to prove his true superiority, he will have 2. Abby 50-47 to take on the greatest sport minds on the Concordia campus: Abby 3. Brady 48-49 Sharpe, Brady Drake, and Eli Swanson. Follow the season long head- 4. Eli doesnt care to-head betting action to see whether Ross dabs on his opponents or is exposed as a complete and utter fraud. Betting lines are subject to change and as always, bettor beware.

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BY ROSS WENDLANDT tion. Second round pick Deshone picks, take a 2nd tier QB being 4-12 really that much better Analysis: This is how it’s done. [email protected] Kizer has been a trash fire in his Analysis: We’ve been here before, than 1-15? Look at the young quarterbacks in few starts, and the two other quar- let’s not go here again. In theory, it’s Scenario 3: Sign Kirk Cousins and the league from the last few draft The art of losing. It is really quite terbacks they have played this year a good idea to stockpile picks, and take Saquon Barkley classes. Deshaun Watson took the a skill. The Browns have been so bad will not be mentioned due to the fact hope to find good players in the later Analysis: This is better! I like Kirk league by storm before getting in- for so long that it’s not even really that I a) never watched them and b) rounds. Then again, the Browns also Cousins a bit better than most, and jured. Jared Goff is leading the funny any more. It’s mostly just sad. don’t care enough to look up their traded away the picks that became I really think he could do things for NFL’s hottest team. Carson Wentz Cleveland is looking at controlling names. I expect the Browns to lose Deshaun Watson and Carson Wen- the Browns. The biggest difference might win the MVP. The Browns the first overall pick in the draft for every game this year, including this tz. between Cousins and McCarron is need to sit tight, and let their fran- the second straight year. Although one by at least ten points. So instead Scenario 2: Trade a pick (3rd the fact that Cousins actually starts. chise QB fall into their lap with the this team is flush with young tal- of breaking down their inevitable round?) for A.J. McCarron, take Sa- He might want a giant contract, but number one pick. ent, they are currently on a rud- defeat, let’s look ahead to a couple quon Barkley. getting to average or above, would derless path to the NFL abyss. The of different moves the Browns could Analysis: Eh. Saquon Barkley is be like winning a Super Bowl for The Pick: Browns don’t follow ad- Browns need a culture change, and make this offseason, and how it probably the most talented played in Browns fans. vice and struggle forever that starts at the quarterback posi- would affect their future. this draft, but does McCarron really Scenario 4: Take the best QB in Scenario 1: Trade down for more move the needle for the Browns? Is the draft. The team goes head-to-head Ross: Jaguars Brady:m Rams Seahawks (-5.5) At Cardinals Reason: Remember when Jalen Ramsey got his butt Eli: Rams Abby: Cardinals kicked by AJ Green last week, and everyone saw? If I’m that Ross: Rams Brady: Seahawks guy, I’m coming back this week with a mighty large chip on Reason: This is just depressing. Deshaun Watson was a Eli: Seattle my shoulder. light in this dark NFL season. Ross: Cardinals Jets At Buccaneers (no line) Cowboys At Falcons (-3.5) Reason: My hottest Week 10 take is that Drew Stanton is Abby: Buccaneers Abby: Falcons better than Carson Palmer. Brady: Jets Brady: Cowboys Vikings (-2) At Washington Eli: Bucs Eli: Boys Abby: Vikings Ross: Buccaneers Ross: Falcons Brady: Vikings Reason: Ryan Fitzpatrick revenge game! Reason: Julio Jones can’t drop a wide open, game chang- Eli: Teddy’s Back???? Bengals At Titans (-5.5) ing touchdown every week, right? Ross: Vikings Abby: Titans Giants At 49ers (-1.5) Reason: Remember when Vikings fans wanted to re- Brady: Bengals Abby: Giants place the quarterback on a 6-2, NFC North leading team? Eli: Bengals Brady:49ers THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS. Ross: Bengals Eli: Jimmy! Packers At Bears (-3) Reason: The Bengals are in no way good, but I do think Ross: 49ers Abby: Packers they might cover, because the Titans are really not that Reason: Eventually the Niners will win! This has to be it! Brady: Packers much better. Patriots (-7.5) At Broncos Eli: Bears Saints (-2) At Bills Abby: Patriots Ross: Bears Abby: Bills Brady:Patriots Reason: If a team built specifically for Aaron Rodgers Brady:Bills Eli: Pats loses Aaron Rodgers, are they even a team anymore? Eli: Saints Ross: Patriots Steelers (-10) At Colts Ross: Bills Reason: Tom Brady vs Brock Osweiler. That’s all I’ve got Abby: Steelers Reason: Bills were absolutely terrible last week, so that to say. Brady: Colts must mean they will be awesome this week *Shrug Emoji* Dolphins At Panthers (-9) Eli: Pitt Browns At Lions (-9.5) Abby: Dolphins Ross: Colts Abby: Lions Brady: Dolphins Reason: This line just seems too high. The Steelers are Brady:Browns Eli: Still Routes overrated, and the Colts aren’t terrible at home. Eli: Browns Ross: Panthers Chargers At Jaguars (-4.5) Ross: Lions Reason: The Dolphins are probably the dumbest team in Abby: Chargers Reason: Death, Taxes, and Picking Against the Browns the league. Somehow, this .500 team is being outscored by Brady: Jaguars Texans At Rams (-11) 60 points this year. Eli: Chargers Abby: Rams

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Cross country at NCAA Central Regional Meet theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 THE CONCORDIAN 7 OPINION Minorities feel unsafe on campus

hanging around campus making it seem like cial justice issues, and as such, has to be fixed. [email protected] being white has always been seen as an issue? Otherwise, it will continue to be the same cy- When I shared this story on my Facebook cle of trying to educate people over the same “Man up you baby. Nobody cares about page, I hoped to have an open conversation issues and topics. Hindu holidays and that’s up to them. If you with people who thought these posters were For a campus community that emphasizes feel so alone here then go home. Really if this okay. I never arrived at the answers that could being inclusive, I want to know how, at this culture in this country isn’t for you then go convince me to agree with the message of the stage, we have not heard about the group back home where you do feel more welcome.” posters. I had some educated and intelligent, of people who placed these posters around This was the first comment I read on Prashan- yet unconvincing, conversations, but many of campus. Sending out the message was a good sha Maharjan’s letter to the editor last week. the people who had come to my page to sup- step, and we all appreciate the administra- It did not come as a surprise, considering port these posters were somewhat white su- tion shedding light on this issue; however, we the fact that two days before this message premacists who felt offended by my message need to do more than just remind people how was posted there were posters that read, “It’s of opposition. The next day, I and many other inclusive Concordia is and start actually being okay to be white” hung around campus. Be- students waited to hear from the school ad- inclusive. fore I came to Minnesota for college, I had to ministration regarding this situation. When Yes, Concordia is a relatively safe campus, research various aspects of the state and the the message finally came, I felt it was a mes- but minority students do not feel safe on this city of Moorhead. One thing I understood was sage I had heard before. It talked about how campus anymore because we are out here try- that the city of Moorhead was a safe and small Concordia is an inclusive community and we ing to figure out if this event was the last of its city. need to have these conversations. kind, or if it was just the beginning of a trend The past week has in no way felt safe for My first question is, how do we have these we will start to see. If for some reasons best me and a lot of other diverse students. Just conversations in a school community that was known to you you do not agree with my opin- like many of us have stated, no one ever said never designed for these types of conversa- ion or the opinions of other people, reach out it was not okay to be white; what we were all tions? How do we talk about racism and so- and meet up in person. I am more than will- against was the underlying message of rac- cial justice issues in a school where the topic ing to have these conversations with people, ism that these posters were spreading. In of race can’t even be brought up in classes? especially those people who are willing to help America, it has always been okay to be white. How exactly are we expected to have open and improve themselves. However, if you are White has always been seen as the standard conversations when our liberal arts curricu- like the young man who left such hateful com- for perfection and there are many people who lum does not give us an opportunity to do so? ment on Prashansha’s last article, know that believe that in order to make it, you have to I feel like the educational and social structure hiding behind your computer/phone screen be white. So, why exactly were there posters of Concordia was not designed to tackle so- will not help you achieve anything. Faith does not equal ignorance sions for themselves on what they do and do God exists with any hard evidence. Faith in have done this on many different topics and not believe about Christianity. Many quick- an afterlife where humanity gets to spend eventually remained believing what I had ly flock to the middle ground of faith and eternity with their creator is another big already believed. This is looked at as being atheism, which is agnosticism. Others grow one. Again, this cannot be proven with an in- stubborn, when in actuality it is just the re- much deeper in their faith and feel called to depth analysis or research into the evidence sult of someone coming to a different conclu- live out their faith in their personal lives as for said afterlife (at least not yet). The last sion than someone of the scientific mindset. well as their social lives. Others just think if huge one is faith that Jesus was in fact the What I am getting at is having faith in they are a good person and go to church on Son of God and died on a cross for the entire a higher power is looked at as being close- Sundays that they will be alright in the end. world’s sins so that we may have a greater minded and ignorant of “the facts” that per- Nevertheless, being a student with faith in an chance to spend eternity with God when we vade our daily lives. If one vocally rational- almighty God is more difficult than I antici- die. Again, there is little evidence to support izes a coincidence to be the responsibility pated. this claim (other than the four Gospel ac- of divine intervention, weird looks are shot One of the Merriam-Webster definitions counts by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their way. Along with this faith comes the of faith is “a firm belief in something for of course). This is also a huge difference that false notion that all who are Christian judge which there is no proof.” In the International separates Christianity from Judaism and others based on the tenets of said faith. This Standard Version translation of Hebrews 11: Islam that many people seem to forget. In also could not be further from the truth. 1 in the Bible, faith is defined as “the assur- those faiths, Jesus was not the Son of God, Christians are called to discern what is right ance that what we hope for will come about but a prophet. and wrong, but to also love their neighbor, and the certainty that what we cannot see In my experience, when an individual regardless of whether they are a Christian or exists.” Inherently, faith does not require who has been indoctrinated into the belief not. If anything, Christians feel sad for those proof, only belief. This runs directly contrary that there has to be evidence for anything that have not yet come to the realization that to what scientists would require for any well one believes crosses paths with an individual there exists a God that loves them so deeply [email protected] thought-out opinion to be valid. In science, of faith, the person who has faith is regard- that he sent his only son down to earth to be in order to believe in something you have to ed to be of a lower standard than the other sacrificed for the world’s sins so that we may Many of us students were brought up in have evidence to support it. Who would be- individual for the reasons stated above; ac- have a chance to spend eternity with God, Christian homes. We were forced to go to lieve that vaccines actually helped eradicate cording to them, they are blindly believing in our creator. Sunday school, church services, and maybe certain diseases if there was not evidence something that cannot be proven with hard So next time you feel the urge to write even some sort of Wednesday night youth to prove that it would? Who would believe evidence or facts, which makes them igno- someone off because they are too attached to group. Attending these many events, from that smoking causes cancer if there were rant and senseless. They believe that these their faith in God to see things from a per- a child’s point of view, is often looked at as not countless studies done on the effects of individuals should have thoughtfully consid- spective of reason and scientific fact, stop extraneous and meaningless. I am speaking smoking? Nobody. ered all the possibilities through thorough and think. It is hard enough to stand up for from personal experience. But there comes a There are many things in Christianity analysis before they made their decision, what you believe in and vocalize said beliefs time when we take a closer look at Christian- that require faith in order for one to believe and rightly so. People should not shy away inside the classroom or even at a social set- ity and what it actually means to be a Chris- in them and accept them as truth. Faith that from becoming more informed about topics ting, let alone be criticized for your faith and tian in the 21st century. This happened to me there is a God who loves and cares for hu- of importance to them. They should be open looked down upon. Just because it is a differ- during my second semester of my freshman manity is the biggest one of them all. Skep- to hearing all opinions and then make their ent way to look at the world, does not mean year. It is during this transitional time period tics have a hard time believing this, since one informed decision. Some of the time, they it is the wrong way. Wait, listen, respond re- at which young adults begin to make deci- cannot logically or empirically prove that have already done this. I know for myself I spectfully, and move on. Letter to the Editor: Hannah Kosloski

Just around two weeks ago, Pat Sorrells, dia needs to get its priorities straight.” As a of a religious requirement what was bringing by examination, discussion, and questioning. a Concordian opinion columnist, wrote about blanket statement, I can slightly understand the college down? Personally, I am relieved Religion itself is a concept that does not have Concordia and how we fail to fulfill our mis- and hear the frustration in his voice, but the that chapel is not a requirement for students. a right or wrong answer. It is all a matter of sion statement. Throughout the article, he statement is way too forward and throws away I myself have a schedule that is locked and belief. made several argumentative points as to why whatever progress Sorrells made throughout loaded down, and I do not have wiggle room Both this article and the one written by the campus struggles to meet its own person- the article. If anyone is going to make a claim to fit in much else. I also don’t think that any Sorrells are just opinions. The original ar- al ideal and what departments have a major that large, especially stating that no one on campus should ever force religion onto its ticle made an argument that our campus is role in the blame. this campus attempts to follow the Christian students, no matter if the campus has a reli- not dedicated to its own mission statement. The end of the article wrapped up with life, there should be hard, fast statistics that gious heritage or not. Sorrells entered stakes in the ground to hold an overly dramatic and argumentative state- prove his claim. Generalizing the entire stu- My last real frustration with the article the blame against the religion department ment: “It is not a goal to which anyone strives dent body in under two sentences probably was how poorly the religion department was and the executive decision to remove the cha- to accomplish anymore, and it is in the very was not the best way to go … unless Sorrells’ treated. I myself have never interacted with pel requirement. I, however, think that said least, unethical and false advertising. Concor- point was to poke a hibernating bear. the religion department, or even taken a reli- stakes might just be rotted with a couple of In addition, the gion course yet. However, even if I personally termites. There is a difference between hav- article itself was wishy- do not know the atmosphere of the classes, ing an opinion and searching for something washy in its claims. dragging a department down for something to blame. I hope that next time, the opinion For example, Sorrells’ they are supposed to do is unacceptable. articles lean more towards the prior, especial- contrast about the From my understanding, the religion courses ly since our campus strives to achieve a sense chapel requirement offered at Concordia are here to educate peo- of diversity and inclusiveness. Maybe our left me confused. Was ple on religion and to study it with a schol- campus is not as ‘dedicated’ to the Christian he happy to not have arly perspective. The classes are not meant to life as before, but we should all still be dedi- mandatory chapel any- preach and pass on the Word of God, but they cated to our campus motto: Hearts Together. more? Or was the lack are meant to show students the art of religion

Have an opinion of your own? Send it to [email protected] 8 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • November 9, 2017 OPINION Disagreement is necessary to create lasting change to a partner, who was prohibited from mak- to come together to create change. This is students avoid and glaze past issues such as ing any verbal or physical sign of response seen in moments like Rosa Parks refusing to these, pretending they do not directly affect other than baseline eye contact. Afterwards, give up her chair on a bus of white people, their lives or that scrolling past them in their the collective response from the group was or even bipartisan change at the national timelines will rid them of the issue. that being unable to respond or interact was level (which is now unheard of). With 24- President Craft’s responding statement uncomfortable. hour news and the continuous development was simply the beginning of turning this cor- From the beginning of our lives, we are of social media platforms, it seems there is ner here at home. It takes action past recog- taught acceptable ways to interact and con- an overwhelming saturation of people con- nition of the problem to change it. It takes verse. These social cues and interactions in- stantly disagreeing with each other. Yet, if everyday people refusing to scroll past this volve nodding and unconscious motions that our in-person conversations reflect a culture relevant issue or not avoiding enacting civil amount to agreeing with the person talking, of false agreement in the form of passive disagreement instead of outwardly agreeing which leads to the advancing of a negative head nods to come appear polite, our truest and creating a vicious cycle of misinforma- view of disagreement in our culture. Not only interactions as complex beings have been tion and invalid feelings. Internalizing your that, but I was uneasy in hearing only what I blunted. How are we able to continue on the opinion and not addressing the differences experience, rather than listening and incor- collective journey of progress if opposition is in individual beliefs head-on allows for dis- porating the experience with the perception avoided and expressed exclusively on social agreements such as these to fester. The long of the peers around me. media? Is the comforting anonymity of the overdue responses result in messy situa- From this activity’s discomfort, I noticed internet fostering solutions or exacerbating tions, like the hostile signs on campus and that as a society, we are ingrained to agree arguments and leading to avoidance of our the endless fights we see in the streets of our without a second thought to our peers around consequences? beloved cities. us lest we come off as rude. This displays the There is no lack of relevance for this is- Take time to reflect on the lessons within systemic flaws in simple daily conversation sue on campus with the recent signs stating religion activities, business role plays, or that add up to a resulting anger seen recently “it’s okay to be white” posted without identi- musical rehearsals and the enlightenment [email protected] in our nation. This discomfort is not a for- fication across campus. Much like President of these activities that can shape each day eign concept within the Cobber community. Craft stated in his response, not only does to be more honest to your true opinion than Recently, I attended a talk circle as a re- Being a nation that was first built on dis- this tactic isolate students and degrade mi- the last. Incorporating more headshakes and quired outside enrichment opportunity with agreement, it is important to note the com- norities, but it eliminates the ability to have even more of the colloquial “but” into our other Religion 200 students. In the talk, plete flip-flop of today’s social cues. These a conversation or civil disagreement. As a Concordia dialogue will enact the change our alongside other random students partaking changes illuminate larger cracks in our foun- culture that is shifting away from in-person campus seeks. Being a happy Cobber does in the class, we gathered to discuss diversity dation than we openly recognize as a nation. confrontation and hiding behind screens and not count if you simply hide the anger and in our personal experience and the college The ability to have civil disagreement has anonymous public demonstrations like the disagreement behind a phone screen and experience as a whole. One of the activities been praised throughout history as the only white power signs, cries of outrage should anonymous public acts. involved a student talking for three minutes way for progress to be made and for people demand change. Yet the sad fact is, many Be part of the change. Take advantage of on-campus enrichment opportunities

requirement for my Religion 200 class. And October. Another reason these speakers are so I, like many others that evening, left her Concordia does an amazing job of bring- important is it brings the community we message in the Centrum feeling invigorated ing outside speakers to our campus. Every live in directly to campus. Events for out- and full of energy. year, experts on a variety of topics from all side speakers are often open to the public, I do not expect that what Bolz-Weber over the country to Concordia to spread especially if it is someone particularly high had to say over the course of her hour and their message to students and the greater profile. For example, at Nadia Bolz-Weber’s a half with the Moorhead community reso- Fargo/Moorhead community. These are talk, I sat next to an older couple from the nated with everyone as much as it did with great opportunities for students, who get to Fargo/Moorhead community. They were me, but I do think a lot of us who attended go to these events for free. both very enthusiastic about the message can come to an agreement that we were ex- A lot of times professors will require and were excited to hear what she had to tremely lucky to hear such an eloquent and their students to attend these events or of- say. The fact that Concordia gets to provide thought-provoking speaker. After her mes- fer an extra-credit option, like my religion a space for the outer community to learn sage, I continued to think about its contents professor required her students to see Na- and grow is such a cool part of attending on my walk back home and later into the dia Bolz-Weber. Often times I hear students this institution. evening. I debriefed with a lot of my friends grumble about having to attend outside As Concordia students, we are fortunate and fellow classmates about what we had events. I get it, sometimes having another enough to attend these events free of charge. just heard because it really stuck with me. thing to attend can be tricky to work into Outside of the college world these events This is not the first time that I have left our unceasingly busy schedules, but these will no longer be such a cheap option. A lot a speaker’s event pondering and thinking outside speakers are so important. Not only of people pay a lot of money to see people about the topic of their message. The same are they important to enrich and enhance like John Lewis, Sean King or Nadia Bolz- thing happened last year when Concordia’s what we are learning inside the classroom, Weber. We are so fortunate to go to a place [email protected] campus was fortunate enough to have prev- but they also provide us with the opportu- where these events are available to us. Take alent civil rights activist Sean King come to nity to listen to someone who has no rela- advantage of them. Not just because you are I, like many other students, faculty, and campus, and more recently when congress- tionship to Concordia. Bringing in outside required to go, but because they can be ex- community members, attended speaker Na- man John Lewis came to talk about the con- perspectives helps us grow as students and tremely enriching and thought-provoking dia Bolz-Weber’s event last Thursday as a struction of his book “March” earlier this fellow human beings. experiences that just might surprise you. Continued from front page: Remembering Max Richardson

Their friendship continued, and when thought.” tions, and served as Concordia’s pre-law ad- This one class sparked within Franek an Richardson and Gilmore were in England in Richardson, who was serving as chair of visor. He helped dozens of students into law interest in political science, constitutional May of 1997, they stopped at Oxford to visit the department at the time, took Moore un- school over the years–at least one, according law, and the inner workings of the Supreme Ryan. Ryan invited Richardson to share a der his wing during her early years at Con- to Gilmore, who went on to become a clerk Court. Today, Franek serves as a pastor with high table lunch with the Oxford dons‒an cordia. for a Supreme Court justice. the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. honor typically reserved for the warden, fel- “I considered Max to be sort of my men- “Max’s legacy is in the hundreds of stu- He uses the lessons he learned from Rich- lows, and their most prestigious guests‒ tor in the department,” Moore said. “He dents he’s taught here, and not a few attor- ardson to advise his advocacy work for pub- and Richardson refused to attend if he could was the person that I always talked to about neys who are out practicing, including some lic policy reform aimed at helping vulnerable not bring Gilmore. struggles in terms of teaching, or just learn- people who didn’t think that was their direc- populations from a faith perspective. That afternoon, Gilmore sat at high table ing the ropes of how things worked at Con- tion until they met Max. That’s the kind of “I am grateful for the fundamental basis of lunch across from Richard Dawkins, one of cordia. He was a good friend as well as being person he was,” Covey said. learning how to read and research opinions the world’s most famous scientific minds. a good mentor.” Richardson’s impact was not limited to and for an introduction to constitutional law “He never looked up, he never said hello, Richardson was not just admired for his political science students. Robert Franek, a that helps me follow in a more informed way he ignored my entire presence, but I was intellect; he was beloved for his sense of hu- 2003 Concordia graduate with majors in re- the work of the high court today,” he said. quite proud to be sitting across from Rich- mor. He was known for his little one-liners, ligion and accounting, enrolled in Richard- While Concordia’s political science de- ard Dawkins at Oxford, and it was purely known as “Max-isms” in the political science son and Covey’s “Reasons of Law” course. partment has felt Richardson’s absence since because Max insisted,” Gilmore said. “Max department. While this class was the only one Franek his retirement in 2015, his passing is a loss to would not have it any other way.” “When students came to complain about took from Richardson, he ranks it as one of all who knew him. More than any number of Dr. Rebecca Moore, professor of political their grades, his response would be ‘Why did his favorites in his time at Concordia. mock trial trophies or law school acceptance science and current department chair, first I give you an F? Because I couldn’t give you a “Dr. Richardson was an engaging profes- letters, Richardson will be remembered for met Richardson when she interviewed for G, that’s why,’” Moore said. sor who taught with a unique mix of humor the love he had for his work, his colleagues, the position in 1994. Covey also attested to Richardson’s wit. and seriousness. He was ever-engaging in and most importantly, his students. “I remember thinking that he was quite a “My favorite joke of Max’s was he’d take his lectures and had a profound passion for “It’s a great loss for our current students character when I came to interview,” Moore a sip out of his coffee cup and pause and say, the material, but even more so a passion and that he’s not here, because there’s no one said. “It was obvious at that point that he ‘isn’t beer wonderful?’” Covey said. love for his students,” Franek said in an e- else quite like Max,” Moore said. “Taking was direct, but in a very sort of kind and In addition to teaching, Richardson also mail. “Even on bad days it was good to come a class from him was just a unique sort of generous way. You could just tell that he coached mock trial, regularly qualifying to his class because I could always count on experience that no one else can really offer. was someone who would tell you what he teams for regional and national competi- a laugh.” Max was one-of-a-kind.”