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Inside... The ATW III Update pg. 2 Concordia Courier Track and Field Season Begins pg. 3 Investigate. Inform. Ignite. Involve. Students vs. Faculty Frisbee pg. 4 Latin Fiesta Tonight pg. 8 Volume 9, Issue 7 Concordia University Irvine Friday, December 5, 2014 “A Rose in Winter” sold out Christmas concert MEGAN M. ILLSLEY Dr. Marin Jacobson, Associate Director of STAFF WRITER Choral Activities, described Christ coming into a sinful world as a rose blooming in winter. Beginning tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m., Roughly 180 students will participate in the join Concordia’s choirs, hand bell ensembles five concerts during the month of December. and orchestra as they kick off the Christmas sea- Practices began over a month ago and will be in son with the concert series “A Rose in Winter.” full gear until their performances. They are all Each year, during the fall semester, music eager to put on a phenomenal performance for lovers join to put on a winter wonder spectacle all who attend. for the community. “Whether it is the Christmas “I really look forward to the concerts in gen- Concerts, the Christmas Eve Service on campus eral, because just about every group in the Mu- or special music in my home church, there is sic Department is involved,” said senior violist Grace Chong. “It’ll be a special treat for listeners and performers alike.” The concert will feature pieces such as “Lo, “It’ll be a How A Rose E'er Blooming,” “Winter” and “Si- lent Night.” special treat for “The rendition of Silent Night is beautifully arranged, and both the choir and sinfonietta complement each other very well,” said Joseph listeners and Holcomb, senior trumpet player. “It will be a beautiful ending to a wonderful concert.” Faculty members responsible for putting on performers alike.” the series are extremely proud of the students. “Seeing the students grow as musicians, friends, and in confidence in their performance overall is always a fulfilling satisfying part of the pro- cess,” said Dr. Herbert Geisler, Director of Musi- -Grace Chong cal Activities. There is a tremendous amount of effort that goes into the concert series in order to make it a success. The show could not go on without truly no other time of year when music plays the joint efforts of the multiple university de- such an important role in setting a sacred and partments involved, including the maintenance festive tone for the season,” said senior Katelyn team, Theatre Department and other various Carbiener, Concordia Choir member. offices. The title, “A Rose in Winter,” represents the Although these very popular concerts are all-encompassing theme throughout the perfor- sold out, some tickets may be turned in at the mance. Inside the front cover of the program, last minute, so it does not hurt to show up on the first stanza of the famous traditional hymn concert days in hopes of attending. Concerts “Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming,” will be shared. will be held this weekend as well as next week- The stanza reminds each concert attendee of the end, Dec. 12 and 13. In order to find out more real reason of Christmas. It speaks of Jesus be- information on this university event, please visit ing descended from the line of Jesse and David. www.cui.edu/thearts. Candlelight Christmas Eve service CHRIS RAWJI attend. There will be Christmas carols, cookies Campus Pastor Quinton Anderson, ’00, will Christ, who is the morning star, acts as a guid- STAFF WRITER and cider following the service, which will be preach at the service. The service will conclude ing light. a great opportunity to take a break from finals with everyone lighting a candle together from “At this time of the year, the nights get lon- Join abbeywest on Tues., Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in week and spend time in the presence of God. the Christ candle. This is a special moment to ger and the days get shorter. Scripture teaches the CU Center to worship and celebrate Christ’s This candlelight service will be a Christmas remember that Christ is our guiding light. that Christ is the light that comes into the world birth in a special Concordia Candlelight service. Eve celebration. Lisa Purcell, abbeywest Ad- The reason for a candlelight service is to to shine in darkness,” Anderson said. Faculty, staff, students, families of the Con- ministrative Assistant, describes the event as a remember that Christ is the light of the world. The choirs will lend their voices to the event cordia community and alumni are invited to Christmas Eve celebration for the whole campus There will be a general theme to the service that by singing Christmas hymns with the crowd. community to take part of. Dr. Marin Jacobson, Associate Director of Choral Activities, is in charge of the musical di- rection of the service and the songs that will be sung at the candlelight service. It will consist of Christmas favorites such as “O, Little Town of Bethlehem” and “Silent Night.” The choirs will also be accompanied by the brass section of the orchestra, under the direc- tion of Jeff Held, Director of the Concordia Wind Orchestra and the Concordia Sinfonietta. This is going to be a very special night on the Concordia campus that you don’t want to miss. For more information on the Concordia Candlelight service, visit www.abbeywest.org or stop by the CSLD building on campus. 2 HIGHLIGHTS December 5, 2014 ATW III: Letter to Concordia Caring in Cambodia ALICIA HARGER Faced with the quandary of what to do with CURRENTly A GROUP OF COncORDIA STU- decade or so. LAYOUT EDITOR myself, I’ve come up with several options, but DENTS, PROFESSORS AND GRAD ASSISTANTS Perhaps the most visibly disturbing and nothing concrete. In my uncertainty, I’ve turned ARE TRAVELIng FOR CUI’S SEMESTER AROUND moving exhibit of the museum was the glass Dear Concordia, to several certain truths. Firstly, Concordia, you THE WORLD. THESE ARE THEIR STORIES. case that holds clothing of the deceased, even First off, I want to thank you for everything. have helped me develop a community I can lean small children’s clothing. As the date of my graduation draws closer on. I have made friends here that would let me RyAN FINK Walking around both of these museums (only a week left!), I find myself reflecting on sleep on their couches and I found mentors to CONTRIBUTOR brought a sense of sadness, of course, for these my college experience and looking forward to offer advice. Secondly, (and I know it sounds victims and for the events that occurred that an uncertain future. I remember the good times trite) I am a more wise, honorable, and cultivat- Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and brought on these deaths. The way the facts are with my friends, some spectacular classes, and ed citizen than I was first coming to you. Maybe God’s blessings from the ATW team in Cam- presented in these places is very in-your-face, plenty of last-minute Blackboard submissions. I it was just the process of growing up or maybe bodia! We have been here since Sat., Nov. 22. evidenced by the skulls and leftover clothes. I also remember lots of days spent with The Cou- a lesson or two from you sunk in, but I feel that We flew into the capital city of Phnom Penh wonder even if it is done intentionally, perhaps rier. I’ve been working for this fine paper since I am more capable of being a positive member from Bangkok and spent the better part of to bring guilt upon those who stood idly by, or my first freshman semester and the paper has of society than before. Thirdly, and most impor- two days there, catching up on classes, doing to prevent something like the Khmer Rouge been as intregal a part of my college experi- tantly, I have my faith. God is the greatest cer- homework and exploring the city. from happening again. Either way, the death ence as any class or professor or roommate. All tainty and I am grateful to you for fostering that We spent one of the days in Phnom Penh that hangs over both places is palpable. in all, these years have been pretty wonderful. faith in me. learning more about the sad history of this In a position like ours, a group of Christians I wouldn’t trade my college experience for any- So in answer to the question, “What are you country. We were able to visit a security pris- visiting these places of sadness and learning thing. doing with your life?” I have as of now only a on in the city called S-21 from the regime of about the horrors that occurred, the best thing However, reflecting on the past we’ve had to- simple reply: “Good.” I want to do good. I want Pol Pot, who was behind the genocide that I think we could’ve done was pray. So I did. I gether isn’t enough. I must make plans for my to live in service to my neighbor. I want to build occurred from 1975 to 1979. Prisoners were prayed for the victims of this genocide. I prayed future. Graduating a semester early seemed like relationships that move me toward a good life forced to live in the worst of conditions, often for their families, some of whom are still alive. such a good idea when I was starting out, but and move us toward a good society.