Breast Cancer Research at CSP by Nathan Lechband

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October 16, 2006 Volume 42 Issue 2 Breast Cancer Research At CSP by Nathan Lechband

"My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer last spring," said Kyle Warren. "My sister was 23 and had a lumpectomy (a removal of a be- nign tumor in the breast) right before. M y whole family was dealing with breast cancer issues at once." Two years ago Kyle attended a topics sem- inar in which Concordia biology professor Amy Gort introduced him to the possibilit y of breast cancer research. Kyle will be helping with breast cancer research that has already been taking place at Concordia for the past two years. "This semester we're writing the proposal and next semester well delve into the actual research," he said.z Most studies of cancer cell lines are done at large research institutions or privately funded labs. According to the National Cancer Institute cancer research projects received a total of $4.83 billion in 2005. Of those funds $560.1 million went to breast cancer projects. Concordia's cancer research project has moved forward without Research team obserVing cells in the back room of a classroom in the Science building. the benefit of any direct federal funds. photo by Hannah Dorow Concordia's breast cancer cell lines were cul- tured from breast cancer tumor cells from five for comment. million times. The DNA is then placed on an different patients. These cell lines, along with The researchers here at Concordia are attempt- electrically charged gel in which the different several different cervical cancer cell lines, were ing to identify and characterize human papillo- DNA sequences are separated by size and tested obtained from Dr. Benjamin Leung, a retired ma virus (HPV) genes in breast cancer cell lines. for the presence of HPV. DNA from cervical The research utilizes Polymerase chain reaction professor and researcher from the University of cells already known to be infected with HPV (PCR) to determine whether or not HPV is pres- Minnesota. According to professor Amy Gort, serve as the control. Leung also arranged for Concordia to inherit ent in the breast cancer cell lines. Gort describes According to Gort, "[Researchers] find HPV PCR as a "genetic photocopier," able to make several lab instruments from the University of between 25 to 50 percent of the time in breast Minnesota after his retirement. These instru- many copies of specific DNA segments. The cancer cells, but there have not been any reports ments were purchased for the University of Min- PCR reaction is combined with DNA from the about the cell lines. And really to be able to ask nesota with federal grant money. Since retiring, breast cancer cells inside a small lab instrument the questions that you would want to ask about known as a thermal cy Leung is keeping busy with a variety of projects, cler. The PCR reaction is how does HPV lead to breast cancer develop- including work with the department of defense designed to replicate a specific section of HPV ment. you would really need a cell line in order and with a variety of research funding agencies. DNA. If that section of HPV DNA is present to be able to study that." Due to his busy schedule, Leung was unavailable then the PCR reaction will amplify it up to 100 RESEARCH continued on page 2 Concordia to Host Celebration Of 100 Years Of Chemistry CIEs Tetra Delta Science Club contributes to National celebration nearly 2000 are Minnesota members. by Dean Erickson Twenty letters inviting college and universities were sent out, and 10 responded. Each of the 10 Concordia University will be hosting the will be having its own booth, each representing a American Chemical Society' celebration of 100 decade. The theme for this event is "Your home: years of Chemistry in Minnesota on Saturday It's built on Chemistry." Each booth will be com- October 28 from 12 to 4 p.m.—an event that peting for four $ 100 prizes: most educational, has been in the works since February. best costume, most creative, and best activity. 'Homecoming photos, Concordia and nine other college and univer- This event will be a conclusion to National sities throughout Minnesota, and Wisconsin Chemistry Week. „,page 12 will be participating. The event is being held at Other campus events planned during the week Concordia because it's centrall y located. are a Sunday October 22 trip to the Concordia's In 1906, the Minnesota section of the A.C.S. research center in Lindstrom and explosions on was chartered. Currently, the A.C.S. is the larg- the Knoll on Monday. • est professional scientific organization in the Additional events are to be scheduled by the world, with over 150,000 members. Of those Tetra Delta Science Club. 2

RESEARCH continued from page 1 ence for lots of reasons. They forensic DNA testing. Besides tion of this breast cancer re-

Disease Control and Prevention, really have to think more about PCR's other applications there is search. "I think it's possible that

human papillomavirus is a sexu- scientific questions, designing also a confidence that comes with this research will lead to grants ally transmitted viral infection experiments and analyzing data. 1, knowing that if you can master for the university," said Kieke. that usually affects the "We view this research as reproductive organs. an educational tool. It's a Currently there is great opportunity for our no cure for HPV, science students." _ but there is a vac- Both Kieke and Gort cine out that protects believe publication of against four types of Concordia's breast can- HPV that are most cer research project may often responsible for be a big step forward in cervical cancer. Gort Concordia's ability to points out that it is receive funding. "We're possible that HPV one more solid result away may act in a similar from publishing," Gort way in breast cancer said. "Universities usually as it does in cervical need to have some research cancer. If that is the background before they are case, then establishing considered for funding." the presence of HPV Salewski says, "We're right in these cell lines is on the cusp of the research very significant. in this field. We have been Kieke and Gort able to actually isolate [the came up with this Amy Gort watches as one of her students observes a petri dish through the microsco pe. HPV genes]." Gort and project two years ago. photo by Hannah Dorow Kieke point out that there Tr. Leung approached us about Dane Maxfield, a 2004 Con- one technique you can master are no significant studies on the setting up a research institute at cordia graduate, earned an other techniques as well," said presence of HPV in these breast a small school," said Kieke. "He IRGET fellowship at the Uni- Gort. cancer cell lines. Concordia's saw the opportunity for other versity of Utah, partially based Gort and Kieke's students publication small schools to work together." on his research experience at agree. "I'm a big fan of getting would be the Eight Concordia students have Concordia. Other Concordia outside the text book. It really first. For Kyle already had the opportunity students have mastered the PCR helped working one on one with Warren and to work on this breast cancer technique as well. "We set up this the professor," said Kelsey Walt, others whose research and three more will project from start to finish," said who has also worked extensively lives have been start work on the project this Matt Salewski, a student who has with the project. "[The research touched by breast spring. Professor Shellie Kieke done extensive research on this project] is another level of learn- cancer, Concordia's has worked one on one with each project. ing for me." research could be a of these students. "In the fall they Gort also pointed out other Although Concordia has not stepping stone on write their research proposal and applications for PCR in the received any grants from the the path for better in the spring they do the actual scientific community. "PCR is federal government or other treatment and pre- research," Kieke said. "Research used in the study of hereditary outside funding agencies, that vention of breast with the students is a key experi- diseases, paternity testing and could change with the publica- cancer.

C the woru, Editor In Chief Writers Erin Anderson Kaitlin Hartnett Stephen Batcher Beverly Edhlund Executive Editor Dean Erickson Erin Anderson Kaitlin Hartnett Rachel Kuhnle Senior Editor Nathan Leckband Amy Blom Lance Meyer Steven Namanny Amy Wolter Art Editor Hannah Dorow Photographers Stephen Batcher Advisor Hannah Dorow Professor Matt Mauch Kaitlin Hartnett Rachel Kuhnle Colby Reinking Amy Wolter 3 LETTERS heads in the quickly drying sand cane Katrina. Let's send teams of ment, and consider the IDEAS Alternative and pretend that we see noth- people down to vohmteer to clean at hand—ideas that can exist in fuels subsidizing. We can continue to mind- up in New Orleans." and of themselves without being ing our hopes, lessly consume and consume But I, as a bigoted, big-headed stigmatized by those who support idiot, am forced to HATE and or oppose them. When it comes dreams and and consume and take away any PROTEST this idea because a down to it—all of us, whether procreation chance of life that our great-great grandchildren might have. In the Christian thought of it. There's a more left/right, liberal/conserva- meantime, we will have things as problem (Katrina), it needs a so- tive, apathetic/passionate, liber- they've always been, and perhaps lution (volunteering to help out), tarian/green, etc., etc. can learn which has been proposed by a to be less selfish and look beyon Matt Griepentrog recently even cheaper gas prices. Christian (Evil!), so I'm forced to ourselves and our own opinions. wrote an editorial for The Sword Or we have another choice. We disagree because if I like this idea, The time has come for us to shed degrading the government's can choose to not only subsidize that means that I've compromised labels and prejudices and work spending on ethanol, a tech- the "hippy neighbor next door," my own fervent opposition to together to find solutions to nology that Mr. Griepentrog but also ourselves, our futures, Christians in general! Heaven problems—not reasons to dis- considers not only wasteful and and the future of humanity. By forbid! (Oh, the irony.) count any possible solutions that expensive, but unnecessary. In continuing to fund not only etha- This can be taken to another, someone else might suggest. the following response, I will nol, but also the search for other even worse, extreme. Let's say I Sometimes solutions come wit explain why ethanol or any sort alternate fuels, we can subsidize suggest a solution/idea myself: sacrifices—especially when the of alternate fuel besides oil is realistic and viable hope. "Let's donate food, clothes, and problem is severe. This presents in fact not only responsible but Subsidizing a chance for all money to the needy in New another question: what sacrifices also completely needed. of us to have great-great-great Orleans." And, lo and behold, the are we willing to make? You do Abdallah S. Jum'ah, the Presi- grandchildren. Christians like this idea, too, and have to sacrifice your own mor- dent and CEO of Saudi Arabian It doesn't get much more pro life they decide to support it. AH- als or opinions to listen to other Oil Co., recently released the than that. HHH!!! NO!!! My plan is foiled!! people, nor in solving a problem statistic that only 18 percent Getting down , Suddenly the idea is TAINTED but sacrifices must occur in order of the world's oil has been used. to the nitty and EVIL and I'm forced to come to accomplish anything. This seems like a relatively small gritty of left, up with an argument for how People are going need to sacri- percentage until one considers 4*, t,vcAC, right and every this idea is awful and how it only fice their time, money, help, an that since the world began to use further proves how EVIL and way of living in order to solve oil regularly (in the Industrial idiot in AWFUL Christians are. the energy and global warming Revolution,) our use of it has between What options am I, the extrem- problem. This is not a matter of doubled every 30 years. Know- by MaryLynn Mennicke ist, left with? 1) Hate the idea "liberals controlling what you can ing this, math shows us that 100 and make sure that everyone I and can't put in our car." This percent of the world's oil will be There is nothing more Ameri- know hates the idea, too. 2) Stew is a matter of us deciding how used in approximately 73 years. can than utilizing your Constitu- in my bitterness toward every- to approach a serious problem. In 73 years, I will be 93 years tional right of freedom of speech. one who doesn't agree with me There is no option that will not old. I will probably be living in Of course, if you are going to say entirely on everything. 3) C ome come with sacrifices—the ques- an assisted care facility of some things that are false and ridicu- up with no solution whatsoever, tion is: which sacrifices should we sort with (I hope) many children lous, perhaps you should pause and prove why doing nothing is make? Should we pay for cleaner and grandchildren that visit me, to think before you open your a solution. 4) Keep watching the energy, research alternative ener- or at least send cards on a regu- mouth. Matt Griepentrog, you Christians so I can do the oppo- gies, change our light-bulbs, plant lar basis. Alternately, I may be have a right to remain silent. site of whatever they do. 5) There more trees, stop tearing the earth dead. In which case, the end of Anything you say can and will are more, but to pieces to find oil will be used against you at Concordia for example, I'll stop there. every last drop not University, St. Paul. If we run out of And, let's of oil? That's really Okay, that's enough. Forgive a completely admit it: a one option. We affect D1 I 14n out my shameless ploy at getting your problem arises, lg0te -he could also drill me. attention. You can stop either End of and it needs for the "billions How- glaring or chuckling because now a solution, idiot and I of gallons of oil ever, I want to stop being an idiot and discussion, /en and I refuse to off of our own it will address a real issue. It is impor- 'Christians' consider any shore line." That affect of sentence tant for all of us to realize that idea that anyone else suggests, will solve our 'energy woes" for a my chil- opinions mirroring that of Matt and I instead focus on why the while, but forever? No. dren Griepentrog (whether extreme idea-man sucks and why all of his This problem affects us all, as and my right like his, or extreme left in ideas are wrong. COULD I BE well. If my hippie neighbor has a children's children. If alternate opposition to his) are unhelpful ANY MORE SELFISH? The McDonald's fix and he wants to fuel sources are not found, I may and pointless. But the biggest problem itself is bigger than all of eat a Big Mac every day of his life, not ever have great-great grand- problem with being so biased in us—the idea-man, me, everyone. and he doesn't stop, that won't children. And neither would one direction is that it leaves you A problem needs solving, and hurt me. It wouldn't hurt you, ei- anyone else. Oil is not only run- no room to consider ideas that meanwhile I'm wasting time and ther. It's only his body that's tak- ning our cars, it is making up you yourself did not suggest! distracting people by refusing to ing in all that dirty grease and fat. our pacemakers, our disposable Let's think about this. Say, for be constructive. What's the big- Who's to say if it would even hurt medical tools, our farm e quip- example, that I'm a completely gest shame of all? If the idea-man him? Sonic people can withstand ment. bigoted, big-headed, idiot and I forgets his ideas and gets dis- that and still live. If we run out of oil, we run hate all "Christians." (FYI, I am tracted, too, and instead focuses The energy problem, though, out of food. End of discussion, a Christian. I hope Jesus forgives on shooting me down. And then, affects us all—and not just end of sentence. me for this one, but He's just whaddya know, the problem is Americans. This is a GLOBAL And in 73 years, in the lives that great, so I think it'll be ok.) forgotten or it's too late to solve, issue and for us to be thinking our children, we will. So I hate Christians. And then and we're ALL screwed. that we can just continue the way This leaves us with a choice. a Christian suggests, "Hey, we Let's look at the alternative. we have been is not so wise. We We can choose, as genera- should do something to (I don't Let's get rid of labels like "liberal" need to come up with alterna tions have before, to stick our. know) help the victims of Hurri- and "conservatively for a mo- MENNICKE continued on page 4 4

• MENNICKE continued from page 3 tive energy. Her Strategic Energy Clinton's. Oh, I also found this: But that's no reason for me to tives. Is ethanol a perfect solu- Plan would give consumers and "Many farm-state lawmakers have discount any ideas that they tion? Of course not, and I don't businesses tax incentives to be proposed increasing the ethanol might support. So really, what think anyone, "conservative" or more energy-efficient and be used mandate to as much as 15 billion it comes down to is this: am I "liberal," believes that. But it's to stimulate research investment. gallons by 201 2 and for extend- mature enough to listen to other a different option for the time Companies that invest in alterna- ing the 51-cent-gallon ethanol people? I can do this without being. tive energies and promote ef- tax subsidy that is scheduled to sacrificing any part of who I am Hillary Clinton doesn't believe ficiency would be exempt. These expire in 2010. [Hillary] Clinton or what I believe—in fact, I may that either. In May, she supported aren't punishments for helping to did not mention either issue." even gain something from listen- three primary approaches to find alternative energies! These So...in other words, it's not only ing to others. And then, perhaps, our energy problem: convert- are rewards! And ethanol isn't crazy liberals who like the idea of they might listen to my ideas, too. ing the liquid fuel base from Hilary's only solution, obviously. using ethanol, but there certainly After all, Christians, including oil to biomass, switching from Nevertheless, ethanol is not are other supporters as well. Jesus, advocate being stewards of high-carbon electricity sources hated by all conservatives. In fact, Our energy problem is bigger the earth. Imagine that! Maybe to low-carbon electricity sources President Bush has been urging than all of us and all of our gas Christians aren't so bad after all. through innovations in renew- congress to pass an Energy Policy tanks, and it's time for us to set les such as solar and wind, as Act that encourages the use of aside our own prejudices and bi- Got something to well as carbon dioxide se questra- ethanol. The Energy Policy Act ases and work towards solutions. ion, and increasing efficiency in provides a tax credit to blend- To me, it is relieving that some say? Write to the cars, buildings, power plants and ers, retailers and producers of people on both sides are looking editors. manufacturing processes through ethanol and biodiesel of 51 cents at ideas themselves instead of [email protected] hybrid technology. She also per gallon. That was the number just shooting each other down. proposed clean coal as an alterna- that Matt Griepentrog gave as Maybe I can't stand Christians.

e'• Clinton Global Initiative: A Catalyst for Action

Bringing together is that they are determined to year raised over 7.3 billion dol- Carter, President of the Global change and rectify things now. So partisan groups lars. The commitments of indi- Health Council Dr. Nils Daulaire, many heads of state like to make viduals are not limited to money, New York Times Columnist and to save the world, promises but have a hard time but include also time, energy and author Thomas Friedman, Bill I billion dollars at following through with them. spreading of knowledge to reach Gates, First Lady Laura Bush a time For three days in September, goals. (though no George), Queen Ra- the conference meets and issues The individuals attending the nia of Jordan, Former President Erin Anderson are discussed. By the end of the confer- ill Clinton and conference, a course of action has ence are any others. It is Talking about problems and been decided upon and plans for dedicated nderful to see what could be done is easy. The execution are in place. Partici- to actively ll of these indi- hard part is actually following pants are asked to make a com- improving duals putting through with a solution, espe- aside their politi- cially when it is a problem that al, religious and spreads across the globe. Going thnic differences beyond the still act of chatter and to come together moving onto the dynamic act and fight to enhance our world. of problem-solving, the Clinton Being only human, the at- Global Initiative was created tendees at the conference cannot to actively follow through with solve every problem in the world, solutions to world issues. In these and so the conference addressed highly partisan times of ours, it is issues that are considered most great to see a man, who obviously pressing and formed four focus is in support of one political groups. These focus groups are: party, bring together individuals how to reduce poverty, how to who differ in ideology and parti- reconcile religious and ethnic san beliefs. conflicts, how to meet increas- The Clinton Global Initia- ing energy needs while address- tive is an annual non-partisan ing climate change and how to conference featuring a group improve global health. After the of individuals brought together conference is over and solutions to formulate and execute solu- mitment to facilitate the cause. our world. Attendees this year are set into motion, an advisory tions to some of the most taxing Each commitment is original, included President of the Islamic board is created to oversee the problems facing the world today. measurable and specific to the Republic of Afghanistan Hamid progress of each focus group. My These individuals come from a individual. Last year's conference Karzai, President of the Republic hat goes off to Mr. Clinton for range of social, religious, cultural generated over 2.5 billion dol- of Rwanda Paul Kagame, former putting this together. I foresee and political backgrounds from lars, which has already been put President of Mexico Ernesto many positive changes as a result across the globe. What makes to use to improve lives around Zedillo, Chairman and CEO of the Clinton Global Initiative. these conferences different from the world. Trumping last year's of Virgin Group Sir Richard others, and more successful, conference, the conference this Branson, former President James

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On October 7, the curators and gallery directors from Augs- burg College, Bethel University, the College of St. Catherine, the College of Visual Arts, Con- cordia University, Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas invited students and the Twin Citians look at exhibits by local artists i nthe Concordia Gallery. public to a "neighborhood" gal- photo by Hannah Dorow lery crawl. There were exhibition lery exhibited works from three of African and Western Cul- hams Teaching Gallery is on receptions, refreshments and artists: Paula McCartney, Guy tural Visual Vocabulary." These display until October 18. This music. A free shuttle bus arrived Nelson and Erika Olson. Their posters are about the utilization exhibit celebrates alumni old every 20 minutes between the show, "After Nature," is a group of pictograms and ideograms and new, giving a taste of what seven galleries. exhibition by these three Twin based on Adinkra symbols and they've been up to. Augsburg College recognized Cities artists that explores the Western alphabets to create a Macalester College exhibited a Minneapolis-based artist and human relationship to the natu- visual language for cross cul- sculpture series Aaron Dysart Augsburg alumna Amy Rice, by ral world. The artists begin with tural understan ding. There is titled "Sticks and Stones." In sculpture Sam Spiczka and fine the natural world as their point also Karin Schminke, Dorothy Dysart's work, the natural is sim art by fifteen Katrina victims. of reference, and then extended Simpson Krause and Bonny plified. Stripped or painted, the Rice's show, titled "Egg Basket their work in the sense of look- Pierce Lhotka's works from the stable is made mobile, one form Full of Hollyhock Dolls," fea- ing at nature through the filter "Digital Art Studio." It is an in- points to another. B y changing a tures handmade stencils, spray of human culture. Their work is spirational exhibit of 36 pieces natural object, he creates nos- paint and "found" farm materi- playful and humorous, while also of original art created using talgia for the original form that als in which Rice creates iconic revealing human desires to un- innovative techni ques developed brings both understanding and images of her childhood. Sam derstand and control. Paula Mc- over the past 10 years. The yearning. The sculpture become Spiczka's most recent sculptures Cartney will also exhibit photo- exhibit provides a unique study the new form and a reminder series "Reliquiae" (Latin for . graphs from her "Bird Watching" of artistic methods by simultane- of the unaffected. By creating "sacred relics") is a visual and series. In these pseudo-scientific ously embracing techni que while this subtle loss of the present visceral leap into the fissure that photographs, she places colorful demonstrating its transparency through adding supposed util- separates life from death, the fake birds into natural, wooded through the stylistically diverse ity, Dysart strives to re-examine sacred from the profane and the settings. Guy Nelson's sculpture approaches of the three artists. definitions of nature. The hu- past from the present. Both Rice "Duck Duck Goose vs. Duck These four artist's works with be man race is a part of nature, but and Spiczka's works will be on Duck Gray Duck" has a dis- on display at The Catherine G. there seems to be some intuitive display until October 27. Rice's tinctly dark twist. In this piece, Murphy Gallery until October separation. October 20 will be paintings are being shown at the a grouping of oversized, painted 22. the last time that you can wit- Christensen Center Art Gallery, lawn ornaments represent two The College of Visual Arts ness Dysart's pieces. and Spiczka's sculptures at the versions of the classic children's ran held its 2006 Biennial Fac- At the University of St. Gage Fam- game in ulty Exhibition. This bi-annual Thomas's Lobby Gallery, ily Art Gal- - hick exhibit featured works by fac- &Shaughnessy Educational odd ulty who teach in drawing and Center featured sculptor one out is painting, sculpture, foundation Nicholas Legeros's "Recipes in. is an exhibi- studies, liberal arts, photography, Bronze." Legeros is a master tion featur- Olsonui .snoErika will graphic design, illustration and of the ancient art of lost-wax ing artwork xhibit printmaking programs. bronze casting. While materials created by new paint- At Concordia University's and methods of artistic produc- 15 Gulf Detail from" WhenNo One's Looking' Lisa ings and Concordia Gallery artists tions have changed over time Coast artists Loudon, 2005 at Concordia's Gallery sculpture. Camille Gage and Lisa Loudon with the advent of acrylic paints who are still She is known for lush, decorated presented a group of drawings, and other modern advances, rebuilding their lives and careers patterned paintings of stylized photographs and mixed media the process of lost-wax metal in the wake of Hurricane Ka- flower and plant life, as well as in "Don't Look Now." Artists sculpture has not altered much trina. In addition to the fine art, sculptural replications of vegeta- Loudon and Gage explore the in its 3000 year history. Legeros the exhibition includes a special tive growth. If you missed the ideas of what is personal or studied both at the University of debris-filled re-creation of hur- Art Attack, you still have time political, public or private, and Minnesota and Gustavus Ado- ricane damage and a video that to visit their work until October the areas in which they cross phus College, and is represented documents the stories of these 21. over—what we keep hidden, or in numerous public collections. spirited artists and the heroic The College of St. Catherine what is hidden from us, secrets Legeros's sculptures will be on effort of one woman, Mary Gray, had works from several artists. and censorship. Their art will display until October 27. to connect these talented artists Ida Kumoji's "Cross Cultural be displayed until October 31. with art audiences and collectors Design" is an exhibit of posters Also, the Third Annual Alumni in Minnesota. based on "Adinkra: Integration Exhibition held at the H. Wit Bethel's 9th Street Entry Gal- Make Treichel's Legacy Every Mile Counts

Director of Disability Ser- cordia, where she will pick up Our Blessing and move on to another part vices chases down purpose of her life. She will be handing by President Hoist the real eternal feast full y engages over the reins of the Disability professor Treichel but his legac y Kaitlin Hartnett by Services Department to David "Now The Feast" serves as Our whets my appetite for the myster- Schrieber, who, according to theme of the year even when some ies and joys of every moment of Everything counts. Ever since Fletcher, has expertise in the area contemporary events are hard to every day. It is easy to see, expose finishing her first full marathon, ,. of learning disability. swallow. A deranged, heavily armed and talk about evil. God's grace that is the motto that Director "He'll be really good," she said. human being enters a one room enables us to see good, to envision of Disability Services Melissa As for her next step, Fletcher rural school house and shoots ten hope, to share love and to experi- Fletcher lives her life by. said that she was looking to move defenseless children, killing six of ence joy. In the context of the When I was running and I hit on with her education. She is • them. An air- Christian Gospel, I the 24-mile mark, I just knew not sure whether she will move liner in Brazil believe that thought- that I was going to make it," she But his legacy whets on to get another master's or her crashes, killing ful and informed said. "A friend of mine gave me Ph. D. She has already earned over 100 help- my appetite for the people recognize this quote, and it said, Any frea- her B.A. from the University of less passengers. evil but nevertheless kin' mile that was in front of you mysteries and joys Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where A respected dare to live with the that is now freakin' behind you she double-majored in commu- congressional of every moment of confident, restless freakin' counts:" nicative disorders and psychol- leader resigns peace, knowing that Fletcher said that she believes everyday ogy. From there, she earned her exposed as an dedicated service to it doesn't only apply to running, master's in counseling with an alleged sexual God and humankind but to life as well. emphasis in rehabilitation for the predator of brings meaning and "A marathon is a good meta- deaf and hard-of-hearing. minors. Inter- joy to life now. May phor for life," she said. "Both Fletcher said that her first ex- national terror continues a dail y that be professor Treichel's legac y. good things and bad things hap- perience in working with people laughter of innocent men, women May that be our blessing. Now the pen in a race, but you pick your- with disabilities came when she nd children. Feast. self up and move on. Everything was just eight years old. Her As I reflect on such horrific you do matters." mother was best friends with an- ,.,., vents and begin to lose any ap- This week marks the end of other woman whose daughter 'Petite for celebrating life, along Fletcher's two-year run at Con- MILE continued on page 9 .4omes a reminder that life is God's , itt — a gift to be celebrate. This ast week we said farewell to emeri- Stop And Chat In The Campus Ministry Center tus professor Herbert Treichel, included relationships with the his experience on his DCE intern- ho died at age 92. Herb was Students get together to chat opposite sex, student internship ship. [Matt] shared creative ideas /*tired when I became President about regular young adult issues experiences and football. "[Stop for getting youth involved in life in but alumni and friends tell me that and Chat] provides an open forum the church." also appreciates the was an engaging humanities by Nathan Leckband to get students talking about a Griepentrog professor and an insightful Dean wide variety of topics," Jones said. opportunities that Stop and Chat j 4f Men here at Concordia. From Following an evening chapel, stu- While some students come on a provides. He says that Andy Jones our conversations, I will remember dents gather in the Campus Min- regular basis, others come when has, "intentionally made an effort o get ,..1--ierb as a humble wise man who istry Center could keep his eye on positive goals, (CMC) for o know tudents." human potential and God's will. discussion Few human beings have seen things and fellow- More as terrible as Professor Treichel ship. Snacks Stop and witnessed. Speaking English, Rus- are out on hat sian, German and French, he was a the table and opics are military translator with the United sophomore fanned States Army as it liberated Europe Adam Fink or the uture. in WW II. I am told that he was walks by to one of the first people to enter grab a hand- "The Nazi concentration camps or death ful of pret- [speaker] I'm most camps filled with human skeletons zels. Other dead or dying of starvation. Sites students excited and sights of inhumane evil must type on about," have seared his soul but somehow laptops while said life remained a feast for Herb. munching ones, With his perpetual even tempera- on snacks "is Wade ment and good humor, he trusted and sipping Students Stephanie Olson and Tim Sailer kick back in the Campus Ministry Center to Johnson, individuals and mentored improve- coffee or chat and do some homework on a Monday night.h bybKilHartnett who Axnent. He understood institutions water. served in and worked for good within their This seemingly informal gather- the topic interests them. Speakers the military in Kuwait. He is back limitations. He served his church, ing is known as Stop and Chat. have included Steve Arnold, Matt and will talk about the war and rising above petty problems and Stop and Chat is an activity in- Griepentrog, Michael Griedl, Abby politics in general." Topics for Stop superficial issues. He loved our vented by Campus Ministry Associ- Dawkins, Anna Stone and oth- and Chat are listed in the Cam- neighborhood and promoted re- ate Andy Jones to help him connect ers. Some nights Stop and Chat pus Ministry Newsletter, which is sponsible citizenship. He cared for with students and promote fellow- simply provides an open forum for e-mailed to students every Monday. Concordia and left a positive legac y ship. "Some students come and students to talk with Jones and each To attend, simply go to the CMC at of exemplary service with alumni work on homework and join in the other. 11 P.m. Monday through Thursday. and colleagues. He quietly shared discussion when they feel the need," "My favorite moment from Stop pride and gratitude for his family. Jones said. and Chat," said Jones, "was listen- As a Christian, I believe that now Topics for Stop and Chat have ing to Matt Griepentrog talk about 9

MILE continued from page 8 `Melissa, you can do this. You're was deaf. It was there that Fletch- the only one who thinks you er's fascination and love of the can't.' It was life-altering." deaf culture was born. Fletcher said that one of the "It just came to me," she said. tougher parts about being the "My first college major was inte- Director of Disability Services rior design. But I soon learned was learning where to draw the that's not where my calling was. I line between what was reasonable went to England to basically ask for helping students with disabili- myself, 'what do you love?' And ties and what was not—how to that's where I figured it out." accommodate but make sure the Fletcher did not originally plan degrees and the work done means to come to Concordia. She simply the same thing. set up an interview for a position "Students come to campus, and in the Disability Services Depart- their focus is their degree," she ment. After it was over, she real- said. "But what are you going to ized how much she really enjoyed learn while you're here? How do the people who interviewed her. It I help students with disabilities turns out that was the part of the have the same access to learning school she said she was going to and experiences without lowering miss the most. the bar? That's the million dollar "I've been really blessed being question." here," she said. It wasn't an easy Fletcher said that her years at decision to leave. rye made good Concordia have been encourag- friends here and the faculty really ing in this quest. She said she Melissa Fletcher (lower left) crosses the finish line in the 2006 Twin knows what's going on. It's like a feels that people have more photo courtesy of Melissa Fletcher community." Cities Marathon. information and a better understanding, and that's what she While at Concordia, Fletcher runner. It was Amanda who thou, however, she decided to do hoped to leave behind. Unfortu- said that she had her ups and encouraged Fletcher to run the herself. nately, she had to leave the people downs. One of those "ups" was Cow Chip Half-Marathon in "What it came to was 'why not behind too. meeting alumnus Amanda Muel- Sock City, Wis., last summer. The now?'" she said. "When I would ler, a track and cross country full-blown Twin Cities Mara- get discouraged, she would say,

WAR CRIME WEAPONS . Breathing in Make it home alive you'll still die dense steel armor gives way. At Crime," Anti-Flag plays a clip left over metal young" and "Feels like a dela vu the same time, the impact causes from the interview. McDermott of Agent Orange and Vietnam" the D.U. to ignite, turning it says, "Both the leukemia rates waste product can be confusing if, like me at the into the equivalent of in children and malformations rom nuclear f time, you have no idea what a welding torch. at birth had increased by 600 1 plants isn't so depleted uranium is The projectile percent, and it was clearly an good after all But I wanted to know quite liter- epidemic where all this D.U. by Steven Namanny what Anti-Flag is sing- ally burns had been dumped ... it was the 0 ing about—wanted its way opinion of the doctors there KILLS I bought the new Anti-Flag al- to know what is AND complete- that this was caused by depleted bum, "For Blood and Empire, " this this thing that cuts REEPS On ly through uranium... They saw this as being summer while I was at home for through people's LNG the tank a direct result of the war by the my brother's high school gradua- lungs and why is it deja wall." United States." tion. Listening, I noticed that the vu?—so I decided to do Once inside This is where the "deja vu of lyrics are very straight forward, some research. the tank, "It Agent Orange" comes into play. Image courtesy of www.cadu.org.uk/ the bulk of them addressing the You see, depleted uranium sprays molten Agent Orange was an herbicide war in Iraq.- is a waste product. It is uranium on the used in the Vietnam War. Its Music is a powerful way to get the metal that is left over when occupants," Bishop says, "burning purpose was to eliminate forests messages across. It gets in your nuclear plants enrich uranium to them alive." where the enemy was hiding and head and sticks with you. Take give us power. Because it's a waste Militarily, there are fringe ben- kill their food supplies. The U.S. the alphabet for an example. product, it was being thrown efits, too. "The burning projectile denied its deadly side effects and Most people will probably never away. Thrown away until the U.S. will ignite the ammunition or continued to use it for 10 years, forget how to engaged in this the fuel within the tank," Bishop poisoning comrades and civilians sing their A, deadly form of says, "causing it to explode cata- in Vietnam. B, Cs. And a recycling. strophically." The United Nations in 1997 particular song D.U. (depleted Upon impact, these bullets categorized D.U. as a "weapon of that Anti-Flag uranium) is very turn into a radiological dust that indiscriminate effect," but placed X.`,1 sings has stuck hard, even denser people will breathe in for 4.5 no ban on its use. In 2005, the with me. than lead, so billion years, causing severe ill- Depleted Uranium Munitions The song is the government nesses. After a little research, it Study Act was introduced in the called "Depleted started using it to was clear what Anti-Flag meant 109th congress, which would Uranium is a make bullets. Be- by "cut through your lungs." require studies to be done regard- War Crime," cause these bullets Justin Sane, lead singer of ing the health effects of D.U. and it deals with Image courtesy of www.truepunk.com are so dense, they Anti-Flag, interviewed Congress- and removal of where it has been a type of ammunition that the can easily penetrate armor. man and Vietnam War veteran dumped. But the bill is not being U.S. started using during Desert According to Dan Bishop, Jim McDermott. McDermott had passed due to the lack of co-sign- Storm in 1990 and continues an editor for the International traveled to Iraq and saw firsthand ers and denial. The same denial using today. Lyrics like "Gonna Depleted Uranium Study Team the shocking costs of depleted present during the Agent Orange cut through their armor/Then (IDUST), "When a D.U. pro- uranium on civilians and soldiers. controversy. cut through your lungs/If you jectile hits a tank, the much less In "Depleted Uranium is a War Seems like deja vu to me. 10

possession with his fourth rush- ing touchdown. Bemidji State Nick quarterback Nathan Sennes then ended the game by throwing an interception on Bemidji's first overtime possession. Following the 55-48 win, C.U. fans rushed Weiler the field to celebrate with the 0 football team. 40.4,1 Senior long- On the flip side, Weiler also experienced the end of Concordia's 19-game home winning streak at snapper wins Griffin Stadium (affectionately call "The Griff" by most play- Homecoming ers) on September 9 versus the Augustana Vikings from Sioux Falls, So.Dak. king "Losing the home opener was tough," he said. "We look to go by Nathan Leckband

His senior year of high school, Nick Weiler had not played a single down of competitive prep football. Playing with friends in his high school gymnasium, Weiler earned the attention of his high school coach. "I got discovered long-snap- ping footballs across the gym and into the [basketball] net," Weiler said. He then went on to lead his Nick nods his head as the crowd sings "Happy Birth- team in special teams tackles and day" during halftime at the homecoming football game. photo by Hannah Dorow earned Special Teams Player of the Year. "Friends [at Weiler said. "I want them to have His freshman year at Concordia Concordia] made skills in every aspect of life. If University, Weiler walked on dur- Nick traveled through Concordia to Europe in me realize that it they have any questions or con- ing fall football camp. 2006. Here he is sitting at Old Sarum in Salisbury, was 'okay' to have cerns I tell them that professors "I earned the starting spot as a England with classmates. photo by Hannah Dorow a strong faith," will work with them if they're true freshman," he said. He has Weiler said. "The struggling." been the starting long-snapper forward from there and end with campus itself has Besides academic success, suc- ever since. a winning season." a religious aura about it." cess on the football field, and In his three and a half years While much of Weiler's time at Weiler said he is now using his growth in his faith, Weiler has with the Golden Bears, Weiler Concordia has been spent playing positive experience at Concordia . also made meaningful connec- said he has been through highs football, what he has experienced to help freshmen in their college tions with the Concordia student and lows of playing Division II has gone beyond the playing field. experience. He is involved with body. During the homecoming football. "Concordia was a blessing peer mentoring, where he helps dance on Oct. 2, Weiler was "Playing in front of the fans at in disguise," he said. "In high eight freshmen navigate their way voted homecoming king. As the the Bemidji game and having the school, I struggled with academ- through the college experience. football season comes to a close fans rush onto the field was a big ics but my freshmen year at col- "We meet once a week and talk and Weiler looks ahead to gradu- highlight," he said. lege I made the Dean's List." about issues those incoming ation his mark has definitely In that game, former quar- Weiler said that he has defi- freshmen face, like homesickness, been left on the university; on the terback James McNear capped nitely experienced a change in their goals, making them real- field, in the classroom, and with off Concordia's first overtime his faith life here at Concordia. ize the help that's around them," his peers. Concordia to Host NSIC Conference Meet by Lance Meyer that come with Con- cordia University As the Conference Champion- hosting a conference ship meet draws near, both the meet, and most of women's and men's cross-country these advantages fall teams are in a great position to on the physical side. finish very well, according to this The meet will be held season's results for the last five at the rolling Univer- meets. Concordia also has the isty of Minnesota's Les opportunity this season, for the Bolstad golf course on first time since 1997, to play October 21, the same host to a conference cross-coun- place that the Roy try meet. Back then, the Golden Griak Invitational, one Bears were still competing in the of the biggest meets in non-scholarship Upper Midwest the country, is held. Athelic Conference (UMAC). It "It is a challenging was also in 1997 that Concor- golf course with lots o dia's women's team won their last rolling hills," Head Senior Kyle Warren (near left) runs in the Roy Griak Invitational. conference championship. photo courtesy of Breitbarth There are a lot of advantages CROSS continued on page 13 11

CROSS continued from page 10 rainers, sports Coach Jonathan Breitbarth nformation people said. or statistics, and According to Breitbarth, et up the event. this would play into Con- reitbarth says the cordia's favor, because of the ourse is pretty hill workouts both teams do ch already set throughout the year. The oth- p and won't take er disadvantage that competi- uch effort. The tors have is the lack of hills in team will be able to their native training areas. sell t-shirts to help Beyond the course, it will 'th the cost of the be a huge advantage for vent. Revenues Concordia's teams to be able eyond costs will to go through their regular so go to help the routines. earn. "Not having to travel and The men and being able to stay in their own omen Bears are beds will definitely give our of the favorites runners a slight edge," Breit- oing into the barth said. Conference meet, Another plus of having the Coach Breitbarth conference meet at home is said, but they are Junior Shae Wallin (left) pumps her arms as she takes part in the Roy Griak Invitational. This the fan support that comes in a better posi- location will be the same location for the Cross Country's big conference event. tion than previ- with it, so the entire team is photo courtesy of Jonathan Breitbarth encouraging the communi- ous years. The favorite for both ty to come watch them and their first Northern Sun Inter- be very beneficial for them to be men and women is Wayne State. give an even bigger advantage. It collegiate Conference (NSIC) able to run their first conference "There is still a chance to pos- will be very easy for families and title. With many first year college championship meet at home. sibly take this meet," he said. students to go out and support runners on this year's team, it will Concordia will have to provide the Golden Bears as they try for

.*1 without them she would not have received any of these Jessica Lucia: personal accolades. She said the funniest thing she has An All American Girl seen on the volleyball court is when a member of her team ran out on the court for a sub and More and tripped and fell under the Becoming an All-American net. She went on to add that of the week. During her she wants to see more people senior volleyball player gains high school career, she in the stands. recognition, success was an Honorable Men- Lucia is an education major tion All-State player for grades K-8. Like many by Stephen Batcher while competing at other students here on cam- Wayzata. pus, she enjoys the normal Jessica Lucia, the All-American As for this year's team, college things like going to volleyball player, has been chosen she added it is the old- a movie, hanging out with a4sigur first female athlete of the est and one of the most friends, shopping, going out month. experienced teams the on the town and just being a Lucia, originally from the Bears have ever had. college student. Her favorite cold-weather Alaska, has lived in She said the y were very type of music is country, and Colorado and now Minnesota, battle tested and ready she claims she sings it loudly because of her dad's coaching to make a national title while driving in her car and in, jobs. Lucia, a member of the run. Lucia loves her the shower. She said she loy second team Academic All- players and said that Concordia, mostly because o American list published the small size and friendliness" by ESPN, said that she of everyone. She enjoys walk- loves her family and ing through the halls here and says that she loves to lznowing almost everyone. She go home every now an said only wishes parking was again when she wants a that friendly. home-cooked meal. Lucia's awards speak for During her volleyball themselves. She is one heck career here at Concor- of a volleyball player, and as dia, the team has been their record shows, so is every 116-14. Lucia herself one of her teammates. So has been the Northern come out and watch her and Sun Intercollegiate the Golden Bears team. Ch Conference (NSIC) them on and get loud, that's Pre-Season Player of why it's called a "home-cou the Year, a member of advantage," except now there the All-Region Tour- Lucia yells as she warms up with is a little more information nament Team and the Amy Blom (left) and Lucia bond on and her team before playing Augustana. to go with the face of Jessica AV CA National 1- pla yer off the court. photo courtesy of Amy Blom photo by Hannah Dorow Lucia. Homecoming

by Rachel Kulinle

Homecoming week at Concordia was once again embraced with great enthusiasm by easily dozens of students as a welcome break from the norm, from monotony, and, for some, a legitimate excuse to don fake breasts and facial hair. The week commenced with the dance highlighted by two events: the crowning of seniors Brenna Christine and Nick Weiler and the dance-off between freshman Carl Wendorf and Weiler. By a show of applause, the freshman Wendorf Street Party prevailed. The dress up days for Homecoming week 2006 proved to rouse students' imaginations, resulting in some notable takes on some familiar characters. For example, by wearing green face paint, a box on your back and a colore bandanna, the resemblance to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is uncanny. Before you know it, yo-u're in the tunnel, saving April from the diabolical Shredder, who looks a lot shorter in real life. The dodge ball tournament, powder puff game, and fish fry all proved to be successes. Congratulations to the Young Guns for dominating the court, the freshmen/senior team for dominating the field, and a thanks to Sodexho for serving, among other things, popcorn shrimp, which just happens to be a favorite of this reporter. The street party impressed Football Game the new, penniless freshman with free food, free rides and free llamas. The bratwurst eating contest was a major highlight in which the students "owned" the faculty. The Saturday night game was a sight for any guests to the school. The fans showed their dedication in the stands with cheers and body paint,and the team represented school well on the field with a close game. While the festivities are behind us now and it's no longer acceptable to vandalize the Luther statue, the pictures remain. There's no forgetting the diapers, uni-brows and partial nudity, no matter how much you may want to. At least not until next year.