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BY MARISA PAULSON Staff Writer Rape and Abuse ment and Student Devel- arranges them in rank order Crisis Center Concordia's fall Student opment committee, corn- to make the selections. Lo- Lecture Series kicked off prised of six faculty and staff berg said they consider top- of Fargo- Oct. 8 with senior Macken- members and two students, ics that have broad interest Moorhead zie Kane's lecture on fact and reviews nominations from to the campus community fiction within Bernard Mal- faculty members and accepts and strive to gather repre- In their first year, 1977, amud's "The Fixer." Mads the students for the series. sentation from a variety of RACC services were Schimdt Christensen and A call goes out to faculty disciplines. Almost every ac- provided to 37 victims of Sean Volk follow with lec- members to nominate stu- ademic department has had sexual assault and 73 tures on Nov. 3 and Nov. 19, dents for the fall series in the a faculty member sponsor a battered women. respectively. spring, and vice versa. student for a lecture, but the The Student Lecture Kristi Loberg, chair of departments of religion and In 2004 volunteers do- Series is in its zist year. It the Academic Advisement philosophy are the most fre- nated 20,511.50 hours, recognizes students who do and Student Development quent sponsors. Discussion PHOTO BY RIAH ROE the equivalent of almost ten outstanding research work committee, said the com- to determine which nomi- Mackenzie Kane kicked off the Lecture Series for this fall on full-time employees. in a discipline and provides mittee averages 3-5 nomina- nated students will be select- Oct 8th. Additional presentations by Mads Schimdt Chris- an opportunity to share their tions each semester, but they ed for the series also involves tensen and Sean Volk will be given in November. Today, the Rape and results in a public presenta- would like to receive more. academic quality and the de- Abuse Crisis Center has tion. The Student Lecture "We do think it's a great gree of in-depth research and obvious and pushes the these kinds of papers are not 25 staff Series idea originated in 1988 opportunity for students to analysis. bound of knowledge in an frequent; he only sees a few with the Credo committee at in one way be recognized for Religion professor Roy area of study. each year. He only nominates During their 31st year, that time and was developed their outstanding work, but Hammerling, who has nomi- "It's a paper with a cre- papers when he sees not only 2008, RACC provided ser- by the SGA academic affairs also to present their work in nated three students in the ative thesis and when I read vices to 1173 victims of commissioner at the time, the public setting," she said. past, said he nominates pa- it, I feel like I've learned a sexual assault and 1727 Erin Delaney. The committee reads all pers that take risks by mak- lot," he said. More LECTURES 0 Page 3 victims of domestic vio- The Academic Advise- of the nominations and then ing an argument that is not Hammerling said that lence. RACC assisted with 104 Orders for Protec-

p tion, observed 1903 court hearings related to domes- Co-ed dorms tic violence and sexual as- sault, and reviewed 1190 police incident reports. RACC staff provided services cause reactions in six surrounding counties BY EMILY GOTTA and presented 795 edu- Staff Writer a resident of Erickson Hall, cational programs to likes the idea of having co-ed 16,377 people in our Cobbers living on cam- dorms. community. pus this year have been the "I really enjoy living in a first students to experience co-ed setting," she said. "I re- co-ed dormitories in all of ally like that we are divided Concordia's ii8-year his- by floor because it allows us quickies tory. After much discussion to have enough space from and thought, Concordia has the boys, but they are close Seniors Marly Simmons joined the list of Minnesota enough than if they had been and Sara Sorbo have been private colleges who have in a completely different elected by the student body to implemented co-ed dorms. dorm." reign as 2009 Homecom- And the college is starting to Sophomore Charlie ing see long term, campus-wide Clark, a transfer student liv- King and Queen during reactions to the change. ing in Hallett Hall, is also Homecoming Week, Oct. The decision to go co-ed satisfied with the new co-ed I 3- 18. was initiated by Concordia's dorms. Student Government Asso- "I like that the adminis- The Radisson Hotel ciation. Based upon evidence tration trusts their students Career Fair will be held that the student body was to make choices themselves Thursday, Oct. 22, from interested in co-ed housing, and has decided to take a 2-7 p.m. on the third floor at SGA created a proposal to step back to let us prove our the downtown Radisson loca- the Student Affairs Adminis- responsibility" Clark said. tion in Fargo.. tration to consider changing Pierce also finds that Thirty one more seats the existing housing struc- there are many social advan- have been added to the An- ture. The deans of Student tages of living in a co-ed resi- PHOTO BY HANNA STEVENS derson Commons dining Affairs discussed the pro- dence hall, such as meeting Seniors Sara Sorbo and Marly Simmons were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the area. The addition of new posal with representatives new people. coronation ceremony last Tuesday. To hear about each of the Homecoming candidates, see page 9. seating near the main entrance from SGA before President "The atmosphere of liv- 41111M11.1161,031•11131. will reduce congestion and will Jolicoeur made the final deci- ing with both boys and girls lead to a more efficient dining sion to employ co-ed dorms. is really great," Pierce said. experience. Jasi O'Connor, the di- "I feel like I've met more Influencing the world without rector of Residence Life, people in general from my The Fargo Moorhead responded positively to the living situation than I would community and Concor- proposal. have from just class or other study abroad scholarships dia community are coming "From an administrative activities." together to learn about lo- BY JENNIFER HARVEY standpoint, co-ed housing Clark agrees that living in Rodlund from the Global study abroad trip would be cal foods, discover the Staff Writer offers more options for our a co-ed environment works Education office. Typically, $16,686, plus passport fees, valley and explore new male students. Prior to this well for most residents. Rodlund said, students pay visa fees, etc. flavors at the 2nd farmers change, incoming men had "I really don't see any dis- Some students dream of full Concordia comprehen- However, the University market held at Concor- only two choices - Erickson advantages to a co-ed dorm, exploring another country sive fees (room, board, and of the Sunshine Coast's Web dia College. The farmers and Livedalen. They now except maybe if you like to and having new experiences. tuition), plus airfare to and site showed that for an in- market featuring producers have four," O'Connor said. run around naked at night or Others, such as foreign lan- from the country they will dependent student register- from the Red River Valley "Having co-ed halls also al- something," Clark said. guage majors, are required be studying in. However, this ing at their school, the price is taking place Tuesday, lows more flexibility to ac- The Residence Life ad- to participate in a semester pricing may not always be would be $8,200 per semes- October 20, 2009 from 4 commodate students if we ministration has experienced abroad in order to complete fair. ter, plus $2,700 for a room. to 6 p.m. in the Knutson stray from the typical 2:1 little problems in changing their major. All of them have For example, the Univer- The cost for this student Campus Center. Items will women-to-men ratio we typ- to the new structure. to find a way to pay for their sity of the Sunshine Coast would be around $12,448 be available for purchase and ically have." "So far, we have expe- experience. in Queensland, Australia, with airfare, even less than the farmers will be on hand to This fall, five of Concor rienced very little negative And while studying is one of Concordia's study just one semester of tuition answer any questions and talk dia's residence halls became reaction to the switch to co- abroad programs are expen- abroad options. As indicated at Concordia. about the benefits of eat- co-ed, including Brown, Er ed halls. Overall, I think stu- sive, Concordia does not by Concordia's Web site, a Jane Williams, director of ing local food. ickson, Hoyum, Livedalen, dents have been pleased with offer any additional scholar Concordia student studying the office of Financial Aid, and Hallett. The co-ed the move," O'Connor said. ships for students who would abroad would pay Concor said that there are federal dorms are divided by floor, Not all residence halls like to participate in the dia tuition ($12,775), room and private loans available with women on one floor, have become co-ed. Con- study abroad program. ($1,400), and board ($1,737), for all types of study abroad I'd marry for and men on the next. In cordia's oldest hall, Fjelstad, Around 400 Concordia plus airfare (assuming trav- experiences (May Seminars, general, Concordia students and the newest dorm, Park students have studied abroad eling from Minneapolis for May Summer School Abroad, are pleased with this change. Region, have both remained each year for the last four spring semester, around $50K. Freshman Karly Pierce, female-only residence halls. years, according to Stacy $1,548). The total cost for this More ABROAD 0 Page 3 WEEKEND WEATHER The presentation of Don Awards from 1974- 1976 replaced the former tradition of electing E-mail: [email protected] News pages 1-4 Campus Mailbox: FPO 214 homecoming royalty .... as a protest of what some Sports page 5 News Phone: 218.299.3826 found to be a sexist competition. A&E pages 6-7 Office: Fjelstad B03 Opinions pages 8-9 Ad Phone: 218.299.3827 THE CONCORDIAN October 2, 1992 Alt page I0 Online: theconcordian.org Friday 40 0/32 ° Saturday 47°/35 ° Sunday 54°/41 0 2 OCTOBER 16, 2009 NEWS SPOTS CONCORDIAN

ASSOCATED PRESS ASSOICATED PRESS MOSCOW — A Russian OSLO One judge noted with court ruled against Josef Stalin's surprise that President Barack Oba.m.a grandson Tuesday in a libel suit over a "didn't look particularly happy" at being na.m.ed newspaper article that said the Soviet dictator the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Another marveled at sent thousands of people to their deaths. how critics could be so patronizing. A judge at a Moscow district court rejected Yevgeny In a rare public defense of a process normally shrouded in se- Dzhugashvili's claim that Novaya Gazeta da.m.aged crecy, four of the Nobel jury's five judges spoke out Tuesday about Stalin's honor and dignity in an April article that re- a selection they said was both merited and unanimous. ferred to him as a "bloodthirsty cannibal." To those who say a Nobel is too much too soon in Oba.m.a's young The case essentially put Stalin on trial more than presidency; "We simply disagree ... He got the prize for what he has 5o years after his death. A ruling against the done," committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland told The Associ- newspaper would have been seen as an ated Press by telephone from Strasbourg, France, where he was exoneration one of the 2oth century's attending meetings of the Council of Europe. most notorious autocrats. Jagland singled out Oba.m.a's efforts to heal the divide between the West and the Muslim world and scale down a Bush-era proposal for an anti-missile shield in Euro e. REUTERS LAGOS, Nigeria — As many as 7o people were feared dead after a fuel tanker and six commuter buses crashed in the southern Nigerian state of Ana.m.bra late on Friday, Nigerian newspapers reported Saturday.

The newspaper This Day quoted witnesses as saying the fuel tanker was trying to cross large potholes on the Enugu-Onit- sha highway when it toppled over, spilling fuel across the road.

A car crashed into the debris, causing an explosion which engulfed the buses and other vehicles, the newspaper said. ASSOCIATED PRESS FARGO - The cone zone along "The six commuter buses were full of passengers, and Fargo's Main Avenue will be cleared only 17 can be confirmed as those that escaped," next week, with all driving lanes handling This Day quoted the local operations com- traffic. mander of the Federal Road Safety Commission as saying. The city of Fargo announced today that all lanes will re-open by the afternoon commute next Monday.

Pavement crews will be working this week to make all BY KENT KOLSTAD lanes operational. Managing Editor In addition, the city said re-opening all of the driving gadget corner lanes was delayed by cold temperatures. Marking crews can't complete the work when the tem- MSNBC.COM / REUTERS peratures dip below 4o degrees, according to a news release issued by Fargo. Vacuum icon offers bladeless fan — for $300

British entrepreneur Ja.m.es Dyson, who fa.m.ously brought sex appeal to the lowly household vacuum ASSOCIATED PRESS cleaner, is back with another high-tech invention: DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Five but does the world really need a S3oo room fan? teenagers were charged with aggravated battery Tuesday for dousing a i5-year-old with Yes, Dyson says, citing the personal health and rubbing alcohol and setting him on fire because he ecological benefits of the "Dyson Air Multiplier stopped someone from stealing his father's bicycle, authori- Fan," a desktop cooling device with no blades that ties said. was unveiled on Monday. Michael Brewer was hospitalized with burns on more than three- The stylized fan draws air into its cylinder-shaped quarters of his body after the attack at a Deerfield Beach apart- base and then forces the air out through an upright ment complex Monday. ring perched on top of the base. With no blades and dis- cretely concealed vents, the jet of cool, fresh air appears The Broward County sheriff's office said in a news release that to be coming from nowhere. i5-yearolds Matthew Bent, Denver Jarvis, Steven Shelton and Jesus Mendez and i3-yearold Jeremy Jarvis were charged with aggra- Dyson says the trendy-looking fan beats the experience of vated battery. Mendez was also charged with attempted second- traditional fans, which create an uneven, unpleasant experi- degree murder because authorities say he flicked the lighter. ence with dirt-collecting blades. It is even cleaner than air conditioners, which use far more power and fluorocarbons. The victim's brotherin-law, Danny Martinez, told "So you have this tremendous power consumption with air the South Florida Sun Sentinel that Brewer is conditioning (and) a potential health hazard — why not in serious condition but doing OK. open the window and have a pleasant time?" said Dyson in a telephone interview. Ca.m.pus Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 I 0/22 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Midsemmter End of Block 1 Block II livgins Football Ga.m.e vs. Augsburg Chapel 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homecoming All-Ca.m.pus Chapel 9,50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to I p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Chapel Centrum Education Minnesota Visit Day Worship Centrum N DEA Visit Day - KC Atrium Homecoming Parade Men's Soccer Ga.m.e v. Ja.m.estown Atrium Memorial Auditorium 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Concordia College Matont and Career Choices 9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Grose 332 9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Northwestern Health Sciences U. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Galway Interest Meeting Farmer's Market, Food Group, Sustain. Chapel - Centrum Career Day ability Task Force • Knutson Atrium p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Homecoming Chapel Faculty Recital/Woodwind Bishop Whipple 249 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. toll a.m. Interviewing Skills that had to offers .13W343 Centrum Quintet 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Preparing for Career Fairs Departmental Open Houses Hvidsten Recital Hall Interviewing Skills that lead to offers - 4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bishop Whipple 249 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. BW249 Honor Students Presentation • Jones 210 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Homecoming Fun Run 6:30 p.m. To 0:30 p.m. Homecoming Banquet 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. w 9:30 p.m. Guest Tuba RvcitaVDean Somerville 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. India Interest Meeting ..11W249 Jazz Ensemble Concert Hvidsten Recital Hall Women's Soccer Ga.m.e v. Alumn Sunday Night @ East Hvidsten 147 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grant Center Lounge Volleyball Cia.m.e m. Sr. Olaf - Memorial 91,10. ro 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Anditorium Tabernacle Faculty Recital/Daniel Breedon/ Men's Soccer Ga.m.e v. Alumni Jazz Ensemble Concert Baroque - Hvidsten Recital Hall 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hvidsten l87 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Homecoming Concert MST3K • Jones 212 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. CEC Thursday Night Trivia 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. [Next day] 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Coffee Shop Study Night with Flans Peale 10 pan. to 11 p.m. The Maize Harvest Ball - Olson Forum Johnny Holm Dance Anderson Commons Communion .Centnim

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• tree CONCORDIAN NEWS OCTOBER I 6, 2009 3 ABROAD: Lack of scholarships lead to high costs for travel

Continued from page I Dr. Eduardo Gargurev- requires Spanish majors and in the past. ich, a professor and depart- Spanish teacher education The Advancement Office May Field Studies, and se- ment chair from the Spanish majors to complete a semes- works with these private do- mesters abroad). However, Department, believes that ter abroad. However, if stu- nors to support Concordia for a student not wanting studying abroad is essential dents cannot afford the extra and its students. to take out additional loans, to learning about another costs, the Spanish depart- Dr. Eric Johnson, vice only outside scholarships are culture. ment can work with the stu- president for Advancement, available. "There is no amount of dent and accept alternatives, said six scholarships were An example of one such class-instruction, no matter such as being a counselor at donated to students studying scholarship is the Benjamin how excellent that instruc- the Concordia Language Vil- abroad last year. A. Gilman International tion might be, or how serious lages. "We would be open to fur- Scholarship, available for and dedicated students are, While there are no Con- ther financial support from students receiving the Fed- that can equal the richness of cordia global education interested donors," Johnson PHOTO SUBMITTED BY HANNA STEvENS eral Pell Grant and studying a study abroad experience," scholarships currently avail- said. Cobber Jessica Stuhr makes connections during her Service in the Heart of Africa trip in Rwanda in one country for at least 28 Gargurevich said. able, there have been a few consecutive days. The Spanish department privately-funded scholarships

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY STEFAN OLSON (Left) Concordia students walk across Abbey Road when traveling in London

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JAKE VILLAVERDE (Right) Senior Jake Vil- laverde ventures through the rainforest during his semester abroad in Costa Rica R3 helps students to reflect, relate and refresh others," he said. "There's a BY JESSICA BALLOU refresh with fellow Cobbers that is relevant to faith life to Ydstie said some people participant in the group, said Staff Writer who like to converse about guide our discussion and any- formal setting [for R31 where who may be interested in she thinks R3 is a great idea religious topics and learn thing that should be talked we can do it with some spiri- joining the group include to bring students together on The idea for R3 (Reflect, more about themselves in the about," Ydstie said. tual format or layout." people who would like dis- a more personal level. Relate, Refresh), a new group process. On a typical night, the Campus Pastor Tessa cussions in a religion class to "The amount of college on campus in cooperation Ydstie pointed out that discussion will start with Moon Leiseth said she's ex- extend outside the classroom activities can be crazy and with Campus Ministry Com- enough happens during a each group member reflect- cited about R3 because it in- or anyone who likes to debate make it difficult to feel that mission, came to Isaac Ydstie week of college life that stu- ing on their past week. The tentionally sets the space for religious themes and isn't you've really connected with when he went to Good Earth dents need to think about group will then watch a video wondering and exploring on afraid to be wrong or chal- people in the midst of it all," Village Camp in Spring Val- here at Concordia, so that or use various media sources campus. lenge themselves and others. she said. "This activity is ley, Minn. It was amongst became one of the founding to introduce the night's topic "College is an important He paid special atten- meant to counteract the cra- conversations with fellow principles. He said that in and discuss how the topic re- time for young adults to ask tion to this concept when he ziness by offering an outlet staff from Concordia there the group they use different lates to their past week's ex- questions about their faith, was brainstorming potential for reflection and refreshing that Ydstie realized that media to guide the discussion periences. By the end of the the world, and God," Leiseth names for the group. while forming relationships those types of conversations and to provide topics, which evening, Ydstie hopes group said. "It's important to have "It was going to be Faith with people you otherwise were missing from his day-to- relate to different aspects of members will be refreshed a community where one can Share, but that sounded like might never have had a day faith life. college life. During meetings and come out with a renewed ask such questions and ex- something you'd have to chance to connect with." Once he realized that, they will use YouTube clips, understanding of God, or plore them with others." attend for confirmation," The group meets Tues- Ydstie decided to form an magazine articles, scripture who God has created us to Leiseth said people are Ydstie said. "[This title) de- days at 9 p.m. across from the organization on campus that from different religions, cur- be. not alone in their questions scribes what we're going to Chocolate Man, although Yd- would be dedicated to dis- rent events and pop culture "We really owe it to our- and wonderings, but rather, try to accomplish for our stie said they are considering cussing life as a college stu- sorts of things. selves to take time and learn people shape each other as meetings." changing the time to commu- dent and to reflect, relate and "We try to use anything more about ourselves with they explore together. Junior Julia Waletzko, a nity time on Fridays. LECTURES: Students find new ways to engage in learning that grabs his attention. well in an oral form. her paper focused on. was certainly nervous Continued from page I "The paper jumps out at "Sometimes it takes Kane said it was an inter- beforehand," she said, "but a unique view, but also a fer- you and says 'I demand a big- months," he said. "That's esting process because rather afterwards I could really let vent passion for the topic. ger audience,"' he said. exactly why I pick a student than forming a presentation it sink in that it was an honor "{They're} writing and Typically, nominations that has a passion for that from work she had already and a culmination of my ex- reading because they can't are a paper or presentation topic, because if you're not completed, it was really an perience at Concordia." help but do it," he said. "It's that the faculty member has interested in that topic, you extension of the paper, since Kane said the Student become a part of their think- worked on with the student, will get bored after a while." she had to take it to a new Lecture Series exemplifies ing, it means something more or a paper that was received Mackenzie Kane, the level to make it relevant for what liberal learning is about. than just a paper; it's a means as an assignment in class. Lo- first student lecturer of the everyone. She said the public venue al- to understand the world." berg said most faculty nomi- series, worked on creating Kane said her faculty lows for great dialogue and a Hammerling said these nate students after consult- . her lecture from her English sponsor, English professor chance to develop new con- papers normally come as a ing with them to see if they capstone course paper over David Sprunger, was a tre- nections. She encourages pleasant surprise to him. He are willing to turn their work the summer. She said she mendous aid with helping Cobbers to check out the up- is not surprised that the stu- into a lecture. thought about larger issues her evolve her paper into a coming lectures in the series. dent can produce such high Hammerling said the and expanded major points lecture, but also by promot- "You're supporting the PHOTO BY RIAH ROE quality work because normal- transformation process to to make it more accessible to ing her lecture. Kane was fellow students in scholar Mackenzie Kane was the first of ly the student is an excellent turn the paper into a lecture audience members who have grateful for the high turnout ship," she said. "It's a great three students to give a lecture student, but the paper just is a big step because written not read Malamud's "The her lecture received and felt way to be exposed to new this fall has that something special persuasion won't always work Fixer," the 1966 novel which that it went very well. things." ,

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N PHOTOS BY KRISTIN LANGERUD 4 OCTOBER 16, 2009 NEWS CONCORDIA Gamelan taken from music department

BY EMILY MEYER out of Hvidsten and put into to the program." Editor-in-Chief storage on Oct. i with the in- For example, Chabora tention of selling it. said, the music department The Javanese gamelan in Dr. Mark Krejci, pro- used to participate in a piano the music department has vost and dean of the college, loan program from Schmitt been a popular topic of con- said one reason to sell the Music. The program was versation since the last week gamelan is because it might discontinued last year, and of September when students add a financial burden to the college gave the mu- learned it was going to be the institution in the future sic department $112,000 to sold. through tuning and mainte- purchase three pianos to re- The gamelan, purchased nance costs. place the five that were lost. in the spring of 2008, arrived "It was decided when it These pianos now must be on campus last winter and appeared on campus that it maintained and tuned, both has caught quite a few eyes was to be sold," Krejci said. of which will cost the depart- since then. The instrument Dr. Robert Chabora, ment money. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT CHABORA was custom-built, decorat- chair of the music depart- A number of students, The instrument was custom-built for Concordia, adorned in maroon and gold. ed in maroon and gold and ment, said that the college however, are not pleased adorned with Javanese art. has always been generous to with this decision. century musical practices. tion?" she said. "This is to- ing the department at a time This fall, there was a class the department of music, Junior Peter Graff is en- Dr. Jeff Meyer, professor tally going against [Concor when. it shouldn't be expand- focused around the instru- and that everyone needs to rolled in the class focused of the class, declined com- dia's} mission statement." ing. ment where students were look at this in terms of the on Javanese culture, and ment. Chabora said that when Krejci said he has not going to learn about Javanese bigger picture. said that the class was noti- Other students are upset the gamelan was purchased, seen any proposal about this culture, music, and musical "There are things we'd fied in the end of September at the lack of explanation nobody knew that the econ- yet, but he needs to look at practices through the use of like to do, and things we have that the instrument was go- that Krejci has offered re- omy would tank, but at this whether or not the donation the gamelan. to do," Chabora said. "Right ing to be taken away. Graff garding the decision. time he must be cautious of will cover the cost of mainte- The amelan was taken now we can't add ex enses and a few classmates began Senior Erica Beard is not where money is being spent. nance and tuning, or just the a petition that currently has in the Javanese class, but is "I can certainly under initial cost of the instrument. 32o signatures to protest this upset on principle. stand the need to be careful," He also needs to consider if decision. "Students have been kept Chabora said. it fits the college's strategic "We can't ask everyone to in the dark, not informed of Chabora is hoping the vision, keeping in mind the send an e-mail," Graff said, what is happening in their gamelan stays in the area. institution as a whole, not "so it is an easier way to get music department," Beard There has been some talk by just a single department. their involvement." said. "The school is not lis- local institutions of purchas- "It means that sometimes He said that he does tening to the students." ing it, but no formal offer has we have to say 'no,"' Kre- not expect the petition to Beard said that the been made yet. jci said. "We can't support change the decision to sell gamelan is an investment One idea floating around every good idea that is out the gamelan, but he will in another culture, giving the building is for willing fac- there." probably e-mail the petition students an opportunity to ulty, and perhaps students, to Krejci also said that he to Krejci to make a state- learn, understand, and ac- pay for the gamelan out of knows students are upset by ment about the amount of cept the culture in a hands- their collective pockets and what he felt was the best de- people who are upset. on way. then donate it to the col- cision. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT CHABORA The class, Graff said, will "Who is to say that the lege. Chabora said it would "It is most unfortunate," The gamelan provides students with a way to explore the now focus on how the instru- gamelan isn't enhancing our be a strategy to consider, but he said. "It pains me that Javanese culture, as well as its music. ments are created and loth school and students' educa- his concern is about expand- students are pained by this." DS director presented Cobbers take a stand at local women's clinic

BY LEIF STAVIG with the Patriot Award Staff Writer

In response to the 4o BY JULIE GUGGEMOS with DS managers on Sept. Days for Life campaign that Staff Writer 22. In the middle of the began on Sept. 23, Concordia meeting, there was a knock students, among other resi- The Patriot Award was on the door and Dosch en- dents in the Fargo/Moorhead given to Deb Lee, Con- tered the room, accompa- area, have volunteered their cordia's director of Dining nied by two men in uniform time to help escort patients Services, on Sept., 22, to and equipped with the Pa- at the Red River Women's recognize the extra respon- triot Award. Clinic in Fargo. sibilities she took on when "At first, I almost pan- The 4o Days for Life a co-worker was on leave for icked," Lee said. "It was a campaign is a movement National Guard training. complete surprise." supported by Christians According to the Em- Lee said the hard work who want to end abortion. ployer Support of the Guard the other managers put in It began in Texas, and has PHOTO BY OLIVIA SKAR and Reserve Web site, the while Dosch was away was now become a widespread Concordia senior Kjersta Mellom, left, and Kera Halvorson '09 are volunteering as escorts for ESGR rewards employers essential to making sure DS movement across the United patients at the Red River Women's Clinic this year during the 40 Days for Life campaign. with the Patriot Award for was functional and the man- States. For a 4o-day period, supporting guardsmen on agers would put in the same volunteers typically associ- open for service. volunteers sign is specific volunteers come from Con- leave from work. Guards- effort for anyone who need- ated with the program will sit Tammi Kromenaker, the when it comes to expressing cordia. One of them, Lars men who think their em- ed time away. outside women's clinics and director of the clinic, has opinions. Watkins, has had a positive ployer deserves the award "That's the way it always protest abortion 24-hours a been very pleased with the "This is not a place to de- experience as an escort and are encouraged to nominate is for our team," Lee said. day. volunteer effort. She em- bate or express opinions to feels strongly about support-

employers for recognition Katelyn Rimmereid, a The protestors are espe- phasized the importance of protestors," said Kromena- ing women and making abor through the ESGR. student worker in DS, has cially active outside of the the escort service for the ker. "[The escorts} are here tion a choice. He has en- Paul Dosch, assistant seen the helpfulness of her Red River Women's Clinic patients, and noted that it for the patients." joyed being an escort and is director of Dining Servic- managers work to her ad- in Fargo, the only establish- made them much more com- While escorts are not di- proud to help women receive es, nominated Lee for the vantage. Rimmereid said ment in North Dakota that fortable to come to the build- rectly expressing their politi- the services they want. award. From the end of Jan- she felt secure knowing if a performs abortions. Fargo ing. cal opinions, they are taking "Being able to help worn- uary to the middle of April problem arose and her man- has been featured largely on "We want it to be positive some form of political action en get through a traumatic 2009, Dosch was at the Kee- ager could not be contacted, the 4o Days website, with a for the escorts, staff, and es- by being an escort. Krom- experience, and being a smil- sler Air Force Base in Biloxi, another manager would be 40-minute video explaining pecially the patient," Krom- enaker explained that escort- ing face for them is some- Miss., training to become a available to help solve the the local protesting efforts. enaker said. ing is a way to put politics thing I'm all about," Watkins National Guard force sup- problem. Rimmereid said Many people have re- The escort service helps into action and be on the said. port officer. working with managers who sponded to the call to end make the experience more front lines of political ideas. Another escort from He nominated Lee for could not communicate abortion and have chosen to positive for the patients and Not all of the escorts are Concordia, Anthony Pil- the recognition because of would have often made her protest. During the protest- protects them from any row- necessarily pro-choice; some loud, also commented on the extra work she and her job hectic. ing in 2007, there were some- dy protestors. of them are volunteers be- the positive aspects of be- team put into planning a "No one would have times 4o-5o people outside Typically the protestors cause they want to protect ing a volunteer. One thing conference for the National known what was going on," the clinic in Fargo. However, have been respectful and civil the women from the protes- that surprised him was the Association of College and she said. even with the protesting, the by simply standing outside tors. support the escorts received University Food Services. Lee has been the direc- clinic kept its regular hours the building with posters, One of the biggest goals from random passers-by. He DS is a member of NACUFS, tor of DS since 1998. With and saw no decline in patient praying, and being polite and of the women's clinic is to recalled several instances in and its conference changes a degree in dietetics from numbers. nonintrusive. But occasion- make it a positive environ- which people have walked by location each year. The bulk NDSU, she began working at Last year during the 4o ally, there are some more ag- ment for both those who and said "Thank you" and "I of the planning and the con- DS 20 years ago. She went Days campaign, the Red gressive protestors that are work there and the patients. appreciate what you're do- ference itself were held while on to earn a Master's degree River Women's Clinic began pushy with their pamphlets Among the various services ing" to the escorts. Dosch was away. in management before be- a volunteer escort service to against abortion, loud, and including abortions, it is im- Kromenaker said that In addition to the confer coming the director. help patients enter the clinic in one instance, throwing portant that the women can people shouldn't be intimi- ence planning, Lee and the Lee said the award rep- with more of a buffer be- holy water on patients trying talk and get the support they dated to volunteer to escort, DS managers were respon- resents the hard work of the tween them and the protes- to access the clinic. In these need. Kromenaker continu- and that it isn't a negative ex- sible for performing Dosch's entire managerial staff in DS tors. cases, having the escorts ally brought up the concept perience. People who have regular duties, which include who stepped up while Dosch There are currently be- around is especially helpful. of empowering women by escorted say that it is fun and hiring and training full- and was gone, and jokes about tween 50 — 75 volunteers for Escorts are there solely giving them choices and enjoyable. Escorting will part-time staff and running the reason why she was cho- the clinic who come primar- to comfort the patients and making them feel confident continue until the end of the the student manager pro- sen as the award recipient. ily on Wednesdays to help make it easy for them to ac- about themselves. This posi- 4o Days protesting on Nov. gram. "There's only room for patients walk to the build- cess the entrance to the clin- tive environment is integral I. It is also scheduled to take Lee was presented with one name on the award," Lee ing without being disturbed. ic. They are not supposed to particularly when they are place again during the 4o the award during a meeting said. "And mine is short." Volunteers take one-hour express any political opinions outside the clinic trying to Days of protesting in 2010. time slots from 8 a.m. to 4 with the protestors or the get in. p.m. on the days the clinic is patients. The agreement the A large number of the ...The most-read sports page in The Concordian. S OCTOBER 16, 2009 Men's, women's golf teams close out their seasons

Sports Writer showed," said Whitchurch. the top to, the freshman has "We went into the weekend mixed feelings about his in- The men's golf team fin- with our goal being to win dividual play. ished in the top half of the and thought that we had a "I was satisfied with the conference, earning fourth very good chance at finishing way I played, yet in golf you place, at the MIAC Golf first." always go back and think of Tournament Oct. 3-5 at In addition to the top- certain situations where you Bunker Hills Golf Course in half team finish, the Cob- could have still done better," Coon Rapids, Minn. Fresh- bers had four individuals he said. "I was frustrated man Andrew Whitchurch place in the top 25, with both that I let a few strokes slip led the way for the Cobbers, Whitchurch and sophomore the first two rounds because tying for sixth place individ- Pat Deitz in the top to. my score didn't reflect how ually. After the first day of well I actually played." The team was in fourth competition, Whitchurch The women did not find place from the beginning, tied for sixth place at nine as much success as the men finishing 55 strokes over over par while Deitz tied for at the tournament. The par day one. The Cobbers eighth. Both players then team concluded its season held their position day two, dropped out of the top to on with a sixth place finish out PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SUZI MAANUM shooting 42 strokes over. day two, with Whitchurch in of to teams. Junior Hilary The women's golf team finished their season in sixth place. Pictured from left to right is fresh- The third and final day of a tie for ii'h and Deitz tied Vokovan, the team's number man Laura Ayers, junior HilaryVokovan, senior Amy Hintzen, junior Jeanna Kratzke, and senior competition, the team again for 18th place. A solid round one player, led the Cobbers Suzi Maanum shot 55 strokes over, finaliz- of play on the final day of the at the meet, finishing in i3'h ing its fourth place finish. tournament secured a sixth- place. pened. The women went but after a solid round, she of the conference, Maanum Even though the team place medal for Whitchurch The team set a season low into the last day of play in moved up in the standings said overall, they were happy held its place through con- and an eighth-place finish at the tournament, shooting sixth place with an eight- to i3'h place and ended the with their performance. sistent play, Whitchurch for Deitz. Sophomore Tyler 208 above par over the three stroke lead over seventh tournament 43 above par. "It's been hard since we believes the Cobbers could Champ placed 23'd and se- days. place, and after a strong final Maanum also made a move lost a lot of key players from have placed higher. nior Erik Weis rounded out Senior Suzi Maanum, round, they increased their on the last day, going from last year," she said, "so this "Our team was disap- the top 25 with a tie for 24th who placed 28'h, said it was lead to 20 strokes and se- 32" place to 28'h, shooting 53 was a good way for us to end pointed with our fourth place place. the team's goal to finish at cured their sixth place finish. over par. the season." finish because we know that Athough Whitchurch the top of the bottom half, Vokovan entered the Even though the women we are better than what we was happy he finished in and that is exactly what hap- third day tied for i9'h place, did not finish in the top half Cobber Athlete of the Week

Major: Math Education Position: Forward Favorite Section at DS: Bliss Favorite Book: "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown Favorite Rectangular State: North Dakota Favorite Movie Made Before 1980: Grease (ed. note: This column was written best teams in the entire league. a surprise, the Dolphins are in Favorite Month: May Sunday. Oct. ) I'm not saying that it's a team as a ton of trouble. While I really Role Model: My dad Adam Voge: The NFL season good as the John Elway/Terrell didn't expect them to Wildcat Favorite Sports Team: is in full swing, and our very own Davis Broncos of the late '9os, but their way to another division title, Don't have one Vikings are red hot. Brett Favre they are one good football team Tony Sparano's guys should have PC or Mac? PC Claim to fame: Has continues to wow into his 4os, lead by first-year head coach Josh at least put up a fight. With the scored 13 goals in 12 and Adrian Peterson has given McDaniels. most breakable quarterback in games to lead the Cob- the team his usual all-pro effort. the NFL on the shelf for the year bers, including four Jared Allen and Antoine Winfield For one reason Adam Voge: once again, the 'Fins have to rely goals against 1.TW- Supe- continue to wow on D, and new or another, I've always loved the on an inexperienced Chad Henne Sam johnson,'11 rior Oct. 6. faces like Percy Harvin and Greg Cincinnati Bengals. Whether it to bring them back in the divi- Lewis are making contributions. was Corey Dillon back in the day, sion standings, which would take Women's Soccer It's undeniable that we're all ex- Akili Smith's massive failure, or at least two wins against the Jets cited about the possibilities, but Chad Ochocinco and T.J. Who- and/or Patriots. Sorry to say it, Mr. there are 31 other teams playing syourmama rocking secondaries, Sparano, but I don't think Ronnie football as well. At this point in the Bungles have been one of my Brown and Ricky Williams will be the season, which teams can't you favorites. Watching Carson Palm- enough to save your season. 2-0! help but root for? er regain his pre-knee injury form has been fun for me, and I'm root- NH: At least the Dolphins Nathan Haase: Being a huge ing Marvin Lewis and his club of have some hope. Look at the Barry Sanders fan back in the day, no-names in the AFC North. And Rams. They are awful. I loved how I've always had a soft spot for I didn't even mention Ochocin- after any good play the Rams had the Detroit Lions. I find myself co's touchdown dances. But for against the Vikes, the announcers always cheering for them even every team that is having a plus would say, "and no penalty flags." though they are in the same divi- year, there's at least one having a Even when they do something sion as our beloved Vikes. The Li- down year. This year is no excep- right it's usually nullified by a pen- ons have been so bad for so long tion, proving that parity in the alty or a red-zone turnover. They that it's hard not to root for them. NFL is at an all-time high. What have an old quarterback and an old This year, they have actually been team is in the most trouble? running back. Their only bright in some close games, a great im- spot is Laurinaitis and he's not go- provement from last year. With NR: The Tennessee Titans are ing to win them many games by Matthew Stafford and Calvin 0-5! They won to straight games himself. It's gotta be tough to be a Johnson, they should be an excit- to start the season last year. Last Rams fan. They're a terrible team ing team to watch in a couple of year, they rode their solid defense with no relief in sight. years. and a turnover-free Kerry Collins. This year, their defense has given AV: All these teams are in Nate Rowan: I absolutely up 24 points or more in four of the trouble of their own, but I want love what the Denver Broncos are five games, and Collins has seven to shed a shameful light on Caro- doing right now After all the high interceptions. Their defense is lina. What has happened to one of school drama that took place dur- in shambles, and Vince Young is the last year's best football teams? ing training camp, most thought getting no experience watching Jake Delhomme is turning it over that the Broncos were poised to from the bench. It's time to look more times than a burger-flipper. be a bottom team in the entire toward the future, and—besides DeAngelo Williams hasn't been league. Denver is not only the Chris Johnson—it doesn't look effective. And where is Julius Pep- best team in their awful division, too bright. pers? I think as far as teams in but they proved, by beating the trouble go, the Carolina Kittens Patriots, that they are one of the AV: Although I can't say it's can't he left out.

PHOTO BY RIAH ROE

Sophomore defender Kelsey Swagger fends off an opponent Oct. 6 against UW-Superior. The Cobbers won 10-1, with six players scoring at least once. The women's soccer team is now 12-0.They have surpassed the all-time record for most consecutive wins, which had previously stood at six.The Cobbers are three wins short of tying the all-time school record for wins in a season with six regular season games left on the schedule.They have only allowed six goals in 12 games, putting them on pace to challenge the record for fewest goals allowed in a single season, which is 13. Concordia will play five road games before coming home to face St. Ben's in the final regular season game Oct. 31. A&E OCTOBER 16 2009 6 `Zombieland is a seriously hilarious One-woman play highlights Hispanic Heritage Month addition to the horror movie genre

that no matter how many tion the incredibly random times the joke is used, it's still yet uproariously funny sur- funny because of the chang- prise cameo that is guaran- ing contexts and incredible teed to knock you flat. If you timing. For reasons like this, have not already heard about what could have been an av- it, I would advise you not to erage genre entry arrives as spoil the surprise for yourself an unexpected surprise in the as you will never see it corn- amount of nonstop wit, en- ing otherwise. ergy and cleverness that this One of the aforemen- movie provides. tioned rules for surviving a The underrated and ver- zombie holocaust is to "enjoy PHOTO BY HANNA STEVENS satile Woody Harrelson, the little things," and that's Joy Chavarria plays Dona Rosita in 'Dona Rosita's Jalapeno who feels just as at home really what "Zombieland" is Kitchen' PHOTO BY COLUMBIA PICTURES in a horror/comedy as he all about. A friend that ac- BY KATIE JAHNIG their theatrical performanc- Emma Stone,Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Abigail Bres- does in a thriller or drama, companied me to this film A acE Writer es, they are trying to facili- lin in 'Zombieland' chews every line of dialogue said that he could imagine tate a new way for people to with characteristic panache. this movie being an annual Students, faculty and view and compare different BY TIMOTHY G. PIPINICH A E Writer and this movie has those in Rising-star Jesse Eisenberg's Halloween event in which the community surrounding cultures. abundance. In a thankful and cute awkwardness conjures everyone, whether they are Concordia received a dose The Jones Conference The first image in the new refreshing move, the film- comparisons to Michael Cera seeking thrills and gore or of culture Tuesday night, room, where the program was Woody Harrelson-starring makers have acknowledged but with enough potential for laughs and fun, can have as the Intercultural Affairs held, allowed the atmosphere horror/comedy hit "Zom- this and went in a different Eisenberg to make a name for a great time and go home sponsored the performance to be intimate for both the bieland" shows an Ameri- direction that does not put himself. Age has not dimin- happy, and I'm 'inclined to of "Dona Rosita's Jalapeno audience and the performer; can flag waving in front of a plot development at the top ished the appeal and acting agree. They say there's no Kitchen." This one woman a feeling that wouldn't be burning Capitol Hill before a of the priority list. While abilities of Abigail Breslin of such thing as a sure thing, show was a way to celebrate achieved in a larger space zombie attacks a patron and this usually leads to disaster, "Little Miss Sunshine" and but if you fulfill those crite- Hispanic Heritage month in such as the theater. Though cleans his teeth in front of "Zombieland" presents that "Signs" fame, who is quite the ria, then enjoying this movie October. the audience was under 3o the camera, all to the strains rare case when the lack of little badass in this movie as is the very definition of a sure "Dona Rosita's Jalapeno people, the amount of eye of Jimi Hendrix's famously plot is one of the film's stron- she cons everyone she comes thing. Kitchen" is a story presented contact was constant and di- distorted rendition of "The gest assets, as it allows the across with her older sister So do yourself a favor this by the theater group Teatro rect, which kept the audience Star Spangled Banner." This characters and comedic situ- (Emma Stone). But perhaps Halloween season and take del Pueblo, which tells of members wondering if the scene pretty nicely sums up ations to breathe and assume no one is as responsible for a trip to "Zombieland," and a woman who travels with actress was looking for an ac- what is to follow in the rest a life of their own without the effectiveness and fresh- don't forget the large, butter her children from Mexico to tual answer to the questions of "Zombieland," a much- constraint. ness of "Zombieland" than drowned popcorn. Be sure to make a better life. Through she was posing. needed injection of humor After the best open- first-time director Ruben read this column next week scrimping and saving all her Understandably, the only and fun into the often-stale ing credits sequence since Fleischer, whose name will be where I will help you sort money, Dona Rosita opens setback for the performance horror genre that just may "Watchmen," the audience one to look out for in the fu- through the tricks and treats her own restaurant only to was the missing interaction become a cult classic in the is introduced to a particular ture. I almost forgot to men- of Halloween films. find her livelihood threat- between the characters Dona years to come. running joke of the movie ened by developers. Through- Rosita and the develop- More of a horror equiva- concerning text that pops up out the show, Rosita tells her ers concerning the contract lent to 2007's "Shoot 'Em Up" on screen to remind the view- story, and in the end, she con- which would leave Rosita than a true relative to "Shaun er of the protagonist's "Wed- tinues to resist the develop- without a restaurant. The of the Dead," "Zombieland" ding Crashers"-like rules for ers and keeps her doors open interaction would have lead tells the story of.. well, it surviving a zombie attack. for both her customers and to a better understanding doesn't really matter, does it? Like "Scream" before it, herself. between the two different I mean, no one's going to see these rules are all the things Teatro del Pueblo is a cultures and how they lived a movie called "Zombieland" you yell at the screen of ev- non-profit Latino theater try- within the same community. for the story or emotional ery horror movie because the ing to promote different ways Though on the outside, depth. People flock to a mov- characters are so oblivious to of looking at other cultures ie like this because they want them while they are so obvi- other than our own. Through More PLAY 0 Page 9 to see hilariously gory kills, ous to the audience. It seems PHOTO BY COLUMBIA PICTURES Grunge is back with new Alice in Chains album The loss of their front- tainly had high hopes—but at a glorious finish to an even BY ANDY CAMPBELL man was tragic for the re- like many, I was nervous more glorious album. How- AerE Survivor maining members of Alice in that this album would be ever, after just two choruses, Lace up your Doc Mar Chains, especially Cantrell. nothing more than a failed the title track abruptly ends. tens and cancel your next His 2002 solo album "Deg- experiment. However, the fi- At only three minutes in haircut appointment – grun- radation Trip" was solely nal product is nothing short length, the final song of the ge is making a comeback. dedicated to Staley. It would of mind-boggling. In fact, album is significantly shorter After 14 years, the leg- be the only music any of the I'll go as far as to say I may than any other. I'd like to endary rock band Alice in band's remaining members never hear a "comeback" al- believe that this was done Chains has reemerged with would record during their bum that is quite as true to intentionally to remind us of a new studio album entitled hiatus following his death. form as this one. It's ii tracks the life of the man to whom "Black Gives Way to Blue." It would take another of pure, straight-from-the- the song was written. The record marks the band's tragedy to bring the band earth gold. Apart from its touching first original release since together again. After the Although Staley's voice conclusion, this record is by their self-titled release from massive tsunami that stuck is sorely missed, DuVall fits no means soft. Like other 1 995. South Asia in 2005, the well into the style of the true grunge records, it's heavy Their long-awaited re- three remaining members musicians behind him. With but never feels rushed or turn to the studio is an un- performed together for the more of a croon than a snarl, hurried. With only ri tracks, likely feat in and of itself, but first time in almost to years. his voice coalesces with it effortlessly reaches the 48 what's even more remarkable PHOTO FROM EARCANDYBEAT.COM They invited guest vocal- Cantrell's in a different way minute mark but still leaves is the winding path they took ists to perform Staley's parts than Staley's did—but with you wanting more. That's to get themselves there. For that generation to pick up mony vocals both on-stage on stage, one of whom was similar results. His solo lines exactly the kind of feel this more on that, we need to guitars and start writing mu- and in studio. Their com- Comes With the Fall singer on "Last of My Kind" dem- style of music is supposed to take a trip back in time.... sic. Combining elements of bined voices gave the band William DuVall. The band onstrate his range and ag- have—heavy, deliberate, and heavy metal, punk and folk, its own incomparable voice, liked his sound so much, that gressiveness in his lead-sing- anchored by its own ugliness. The year is 1986. A drum- Seattle's distinctive sound and instantly made both they brought him along for a er role, while his harmonies It's an experience to be taken mer-turned-singer named was as unique as it was star- Staley and Cantrell cultural short reunion tour. The in- on tracks like "You're Deci- seriously but enjoyed at the Layne Staley and a long- tling. Alice in Chains fit well icons. formal audition proved fruit- sion" reveal his extensive re- same time. haired guitar aficionado into this new mold, and soon By 1993, Alice in Chains ful, and DuVall was brought cording experience from his 'Authentic" is the only named Jerry Cantrell have found success on the nation- had released an acoustic EP, into the fold with hopes that time with Comes With the word that can describe what moved in together, calling a al stage alongside a handful "Sap," and their second stu- the four 4o-yearolds could Fall. it means to listen to this al- Seattle recording studio their of other hometown bands. dio album, "Dirt." Bassist make some proverbial magic The most awe-inspiring bum top to bottom. Popping new home. Alice In Chains was le- Mike Starr had voluntarily happen. In 2008, the band moment is saved for the re- it in and cranking it up is After several unsuccess- gitimately different than the left the band and was re- announced on their website cord's closing song. The title like stepping into a time ma- ful projects on their own, the other Seattle-based groups. placed by Mike Inez, former- that they were returning to track "Black Gives Way to chine and being transported two joined forces in hopes Soundgarden's music was ly of Ozzy Osbourne's band. the studio with DuVall fully Blue" was written as an ode straight back to the drizzly of creating a band worth re- catchy, while Pearl Jam had Staley developed a se- on board. to Staley. Cantrell composed streets of Seattle almost 20 cording. Cantrell called on an earthy sound. Nirvana, vere addiction to heroin, and Over a three-month pe- a piano part for the song, but years ago, with a rock in your drummer Sean Kinney and unarguably the most recog- checked into rehab in 1994. riod, "Black Gives Way to had a hard time convincing shoe and heavy thoughts bassist Mike Starr to round nizable band from that time He managed to record an- Blue" was penned. All the himself to record it, given in your head. Dark, moody, out their new band. Borrow- period, had a raw, stripped- other EP and a full length while, debates surrounding that Alice In Chains had and with an air of unresolved ing from one of Staley's old down sound that caused even album with Alice In Chains the forthcoming record hit never used piano in any of angst—it is, in every sense, groups, they called them- their slower songs to feel before he became too weak fever pitch. Could these guys their previous music. With the very core of what Alice in selves Alice in Chains. heavy. Cantrell found similar to tour. still perform? How would the encouragement of the Chains has always been. The Like St. Louis to blues success with his songwriting, On April 19, 2002, Stal- DuVall fit in? And perhaps band, a quick email was sent heavy moments will knock and Nashville to country Se- especially tunes like "Man ey's body was found in his most importantly, would the to none other than Sir Elton you flat on the floor, and the attle was a breeding ground in the Box"—Alice's break condominium filled with le- album be any good? John, explaining the signifi- softer moments will make for new music in the mid- out debut single from 1990's thal amounts of heroin and On Sept. 29, 2009, more cance of the song and what you want to curl up and cry 19805. Youth with Vietnam "Facelift." cocaine. Thought to have than 14 years after the band's a little piano would mean to while you're down there. veteran fathers and full-time However, it was the for- been already deceased for last original material was re- them. According to "Roll- If you're still looking for working mothers had start- mulas that the band didn't two weeks, his estimated leased, all these questions ing Stone," John was genu- the bottom line, here it is: ed a movement—fueled by stick to that set them apart. date of death was April 5— would be answered. inely moved by the song, and this album couldn't kick any drugs, crime, and of course, While Staley was instantly eight years to the day after Let me begin by first ex- agreed to record the part. more ass if it had legs. music. recognized as the lead singer the shocking and mysterious pressing how shocked I was John's contribution adds Welcome back, Alice. The glitz and glitter of for his snarly voice and flex- death of counterpart Kurt at the genuine quality of a subtle touch of grace and `8os rock bands inspired ible range, Cantrell sang har Cobai n. this album. As a fan, I cer di nity to the tune, and hints

CONCORDIAN A&E OCTOBER 16, 2009 `Slasher' PLAY: 'Dona Rosita' entertains and informs the performance was enter- and look deeper, to look into standing, which is critical to is grisly taining, the message coming the relationships between Concordia's mission," said from the inside was more evi- different cultures through Angela Seewald-Marquardt, dent. It is the goal of Teatro languages, to see the other director of Orientation and Del Pueblo to educate both side of what's going on." interim international student good fun non-Hispanic and Hispanic Intercultural Affairs is adviser. "Intercultural Af- BY ANTHONY PILLOUD people about the Latino putting on programs like this fairs sponsors cultural events A d-E Writer community, said Alberto Jun- one-woman show throughout throughout the academic Last weekend marked stiniano, the Artistic Direc- the year to promote diversity year all with the purpose of the opening for Concordia's tor of Teatro Del Pueblo. and an appreciation for the developing a deeper under production of "Slasher," a "My vision is to create diversity found on campus. standing of our individual new play that continues the bridges between different "Intercultural Affairs and cultural differences and horror/comedy genre. The cultures and show how differ- hopes the performance will to appreciate the value of play tells the story of Shee- ent cultures intersect," Jun- raise awareness, insight dia- those differences." 0 na, a young woman forced stiniano said. 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COR 314BROADWAYFARGOND JADE ADVANCE TICKETS0 300BROADWAY,FARGO THEATRE, 42758dADEPRESENTS.COM DIAN ALL AGES/GENERAL ADMISSIONIBEER&WINEW/10 Quote of the Week: "Love. hill in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for " OPINION - Ray Bradbury OCTOBER 16, 2009 8 Response to Roves Sept 29 lecture BY SKYLERVILT and elderly area residents, a demo- take for granted. A question such as "You commit- civility but principle like "Barrack Sophomore graphic that offers markedly differ Now, my assumption that this ted treason, why aren't you in jail?" Obama Bowl-A-Rama" or things I applaud Karl Rove for his lec- ent views then your average college event would have an emphasis on does nothing to advance the dia- that lack substance such as annual ture on Sept. 29. Mr. Rove was civil student. In a room that already had allowing students to get in may be logue. If you are accusing Mr. Rove trips to the gun club. in his remarks, offered intelligent the first four rows reserved for the a little selfish, I also understand of treason, the least you could do What happened on Sept. 29 was criticisms of health care reforms alumni that paid for Mr. Rove's visit that this was an on-campus event is offer an explanation for why you a top Republican figure presenting being offered in Congress, and at as well as the Campus Conserva- and that my peers should not be pe- think this, not a response of, "Well I the Republican talking points on no point did he try and pick a fight tives and Republicans, I thought nalized for being unable to cram in am sure it is on the record why you health care and not an open forum with anyone in the audience. And it was unfair for this event to be so between their busy schedules two committed treason." While I am a for debate. why should he have? After all, this overwhelmingly tilted to a genera- hours to stand in line for an event person who often inclines himself The mission of Concordia is a college that prides itself its tion that is not representative of my that was going to cover a subject to being a liberal, I also recognize College is to send into society ability to have open, honest and peers. that, like few others in society to- that you must offer a thought-pro- men and women dedicated to the civil dialogues about a variety of After all, Mr. Rove's speech was day, would affect them. voking question that advances the Christian life. If you are not a topics even when people have dif- about health care and, according I was also disappointed in the dialogue and has meaning, not a fan of that statement, how about fering opinions. I was completely to the American College Health decorum of some of my peers at baseless accusation. This question Concordia College is a place that confident that we, the proud and Association, people between the this event. While I personally was a nothing more than a disap- believes in fostering an environ- involved students of Concordia, ages of 19-29 are the fastest growing feel like things would have been pointing provocation from friends ment where men and women can would treat him with respect and age group among people who lack different if more of the Centrum on the Left, and I was hoping we become responsibly engaged in the have an open and fair dialogue with health insurance. I would think was filled with my peers and not a could ask something of more sub- world. These mantras are what sur him in a way that offered intelligent this forum would then be more generation that has a 30-year gap stance and civility. As to civility, I round us every day at Concordia, debate from both sides. geared towards -college-aged stu- between our values, I still thought will say that the Campus Conser and they should be what we as stu- However, instead of an open dents, people who have a future in the students there would press Mr. vatives and Republicans did a fine dents strive to achieve in our time forum of college students ready to doubt with the current health care Rove on several issues as they have job on this night, but I know this at this school. hear a speaker who was going to be situation as the future of programs a right to. While several questions is not their usual fare. This was an My question is, did Karl Rove's on the opposing side of what most like Medicare and Social Security were intelligent and thought-pro- event put' on and funded by alumni lecture help us achieve or come of my peers would consider their are in jeopardy. These are programs voking, some were very poorly pre- and dono.rs, as the usual Conserva- closer to achieving either of these views, I was met with a Centrum that the generation that was so sented questions regarding some of tive and Republican campus activ- principles? that was packed with middle-aged prevalent at the Rove event seem to Mr. Rove's alleged past flaws. ism seems to be things that lack not zzzz Do you have something to say? nnnn <<<< 0000 MOO Write a Letter to the Editor! 7ZZ/ cLcCcCc Letter MUST bear the writer's name, year in school, nnnn 0000 telephone number, major/minor, and title (if applicable). 0000 UUUU Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday at [email protected] or FPO 214. 3J7J333J zzzz Correspondence is subject to editing or refusual of publication. ouou 0000 All letters become property of The Concordian and will not be returned. >>>> UUUU zzzz Sassy senior wisdom with Sean: Vigilance & horror movies Holy smokes! BY SEAN VOLK stayed up until four to make sure no Opinions Columnist one was going to break into my house Understanding tobacco restrictions to kill me. At this point, it is proba- ERICA MCISAAC Usually, I think of myself as a ca- bly important to note that one of my menthol, all flavorings, natural are. Opinions Columnist pable and intelligent person. I am li- greatest and also most irrational fears is and artificial, are banned. In the "With all the information censed to operate a motor vehicle, I home invasion. past, cigarette flavorings were about all the stuff that is bad for can perform invasive self-surgery like Why did I do that? Why would I A month ago, junior Nick seen as appealing ways to mask you, is taking away that going to the best of the doctors on Private Prac- go up to the car? Stupid people go up Wagner, lifted a last cigarette to the unpleasant taste that comes change someone's decision about tice, sometimes I babysit children, I am to the car! The stupid person who goes his lips. "I quit smoking," he said. from smoking. President Obama, smoking?" he asked. "As long as well-versed in books and other learned to the car dies! I am supposed to be Ask Wagner about the recent leg- a former smoker himself, said the age requirement is enforced, things, and I run a campus organization an intelligent, capable person and yet I islation changes regarding tobac- that the intention of FSPTCA is why shouldn't I be able to smoke or two. Above all my involvement and did the stupid thing! If this had been a co, and he becomes less positive. not only to better just the nation's a cherry cigarette?" my academic accomplishments, I pride movie and luckily it wasn't, I WOULD "It's the government taking one health, but in particular, the chil- It's not just cigarettes that are myself on one thing most of all: my HAVE DIED! more step in legislating my life." dren's. being affected. Menthol and its ability to survive in a scary movie. That stupid incident aside, had you Last summer, President "I speak as a grandmother and effects will be studied for the next But in light of recent events, I can asked me last week if I thought I would Obama signed the Family Smoky a health professional." said Kathy couple years and the FDA will no longer say with confidence that I survive a scary movie, I would have said ing Prevention and Tobacco Con- Benson, registered nurse and be allowed to ban it they wish. would survive! I'll let you be the judge. that I would survive without a doubt. trol Act (FSPTCA), which gives health care administer at Kjos Other tobacco products may also Last weekend, I worked the mid- Let's be honest, I have killer instinct! the power of jurisdiction to the Health Center. "If some of my come under consideration. As of night movie at the fantastic Fargo The- You may laugh at that, but my fight or Food and Drug Administration choices have the potential to af- now, shisha - the tobacco used in atre on Broadway. When you work a flight reflex is very strongly fight. (FDA) with the regulation of to- fect my grandchildren, they have hookahs - is still legal but could midnight movie, the night gets to be When I was sick earlier this month, bacco products. to be positive. Choices have to be also be prohibited. pretty late. I clocked out a little before I was on a total green tea kick. If I The Tobacco Control Act re- made." It is essential to recognize two in the morning. I drove home, wasn't in my room coughing up a lung quires reduction of nicotine ley- Choices do have to be made, right and wrong not in black and pulled into my driveway and thought to watching TV, I was in my kitchen wait- els, listing of all ingredients on and change comes, whether we white, but in shades of gray. If you myself, "It's been a quiet night. There ing for my tea to be ready. One eve- the packaging and bigger, more are ready for it or not. Some be- look closely enough, one canvas is really no one out right now" ning, my roommates were both out of obvious warning labels. Contain- lieve that change to be good. isn't just one shade of gray. There I'm a hyperobservant person when town and I was alone in the house. I ers are now required to feature "Kids don't need to be con- are many hues, some darker than I am nervous or threatened or it is dark was standing in the kitchen, tea bag color pictures of the detriments stantly reminded to participate others, some lighter. The painting out. When I make an observation re- steeping, when I heard a suspicious of smoking, including blackened in behaviors which could have does not have to be considered garding excessive calmness or stillness, rumbling sound in the basement. I ig- teeth and tarred lungs. Words like terrible effects on their health," perfect. I notice any movement near my per- nored it and continued to stir my tea. "light, mild, and low tar" are no said Amanda Adair, a nonsmolc- The law is the same. It is not son, whether it is a squirrel or a masked Then the rumbling started again, but longer allowed on packaging, as ing junior. "Doing something perfect, and it is not everyone's killer. Sure enough, a car pulled down this time it was louder. Ignorantly and it misleads people into thinking that harmful isn't 'cool,' and they ideal. FSPTCA is neither perfect the side street almost parallel to my timidly, I shouted, "Hello?" No answer. the cigarette is healthier than it shouldn't be encouraged to think nor ideal. Its precautionary mea- drive way. The car stopped for a long Cautiously, I checked my pocket for actually is. The new bill also bans so." sures are commendable but its time and I thought to myself, "GET my keys and my phone. No luck, they tobacco advertising within i,000 Good intentions always mean limitations too many. As Wagner INSIDE!" were both upstairs. If someone was in feet of playgrounds and schools. well but that does not change the said, "It's obstructing capital- I grabbed my bag, reached for my my house, I would have to run outside However, the most significant fact that sometimes, they stifle ism. It's basically shutting down Sierra Mist, and locked my door when for help or stay and fight. A short pe- change made in tobacco legisla- aspects of our lives and restrict a company. Djarum, imported by I noticed that the car was flashing its riod of silence passed by, and I calmed tion through this act may be the our freedoms. Wagner questions Kretek, only sells flavored ciga- lights. I thought, "That car isn't flash- down. Then a noise that can only be fact that besides tobacco and how necessary all these measures retts, such as cloves." ing its lights at me. It can't be. No." described as a human cough, rang 40" Djarum is selling their prod- 27,0.1M01/. NAM/ AWOL Then the car slowly accelerated for- through the house. Instead of panick- YOUR ARTIERNES ucts to people of legal age. They ward. The car didn't turn down the ing or running and hiding, I put down are allowed to target ads at one way; instead, it crawled across the my tea cup and I grabbed the boiling younger people. Though the law street slowly toward my driveway! The hot tea kettle and a butcher knife and cracks down on this, they are not car was flashing its lights at me! walked toward the basement. After a the ones who are responsible for I picked up the pace as much as I few steps, I realized how ridiculous I not taking IDs and selling their could without running until the driver must have looked and that the noises products to underage smokers. .".0114. awroom "ammo ',Alp. ant 'AP NINO ler. • • • ••• • 41... • ***/* rolled the window and asked, "Hey, I were coming from our furnace and not 411110ti ../1/0404, ow. • aims Oftarr Mews 041.4111110 And with the law coming down ,*** ...Br, . two .W w oge have a question! Do you know where some monster lurking in the basement. lb... Mr. 0.0 1.4404p. harder on underage smoking and 110411 CAM.. "11 w4t 441 .-litra I, • 01111.0 this address is?" The driver was a pret- Had it been a monster, a killer, or some ',mks o.a....11 I.. advertising aimed at children, it •■ •••••• ty girl my age, so instead of holding other sinister corporeal being, I would seems unfair to deprive smokers my ground near the door to my house, have killed it =11 11.4 0104.1.110 of options. I walked right up to the car. Stupid Vigilance then is the key to surviv- SMOKING DON'T LET "Part of underage smoking is CAMS CKILOREA move! Women can be serial killers too! ing a scary movie. A vigilant person MOUTH AND ' DREAM doing something just to get away THROAT YOUR I gave her specific directions to the would not have gone up to the myste- CANClfl SMOKE with it, and some kids will try it house she was looking for and I went rious car at two in the morning; there anyways," said Adair. "The imag- in my house, locked the deadbolt, and I acted improperly. When I sense an =ID es and lack of flavoring will only pulled the blinds closed. immediate threat, then I'm vigilant as help to a certain extent." To calm my fears, I called my NDSU evidenced by wielding a butcher knife Change can be good, and it is bestie Abram to get his thoughts on the and a tea kettle. Being aware of your important to keep the future in matter. I asked him what he thought surroundings and also the nearest mind. However, it is also impor- the likelihood of the-woman-being-a- weapons increases your chances of sur 11 I I tant to remember that freedoms serial-killerwho-was-casing-my-house- vival in scary movies. I think I would Ohl PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA exist for a reason, and ridding to-see-if-anyone-was-home was and he survive a scary movie, as long as I stay The recent Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 people of options will not force requires cigarette warning labels to cover 50 percent of the front and rear of jokingly told me it sounded logical to vigilant, stop acting stupid, and avoid them to , get rid of habits alto- him. I didn't sense the sarcasm, so I mysterious cars. each pack gether. CONCORDIA I1■' 1 OPINIONS OCTOBER 16 2009 9 Letter to the Editor BY JIM CERMAK The importance of free choice CSTA Department and Director of"Godspell" for decades, unions have Obama said, "Workers who of the bill. If no agreement BY NICHOLAS JENSON Opinions Columnist been an influential force in want to form a union today is reached within a specified Hey Cobberfolk - ets to "Godspell," and pro- securing workers' rights. By are vulnerable to a concen- period, then the employer moting all Campus Enter- While NDSU and MSUM using collective bargaining trated period of union-bust- and the union will have the Were you involved in tainment - from official CEC students were enjoying one to negotiate with employers ing tactics by employers. [...1 issue moderated by a third theatre in your high school? events to CMC events, to of the last warm days of sum- or outright going on strike, In thousands of cases, em- party. If that produces no The "Godspell" company in- music, art, and dance. mer, Concordia students unions have secured many ployers just start firing [pro- results within a certain time vites everyone on campus to Come to the Frances spent their Labor Day in the of the reforms Americans union) employees to send a period, then a third-party become involved in theatre. Frazier Comstock The- classroom. It can seem like a now take for granted. Unions message. And they consider arbitrator will make the deci- The next theatre produr atre building and see CEC's great injustice that Concor- were critical in the creation any penalties that result from sion for them. tion is looking for techni- mind-boggling Mentalist dia students spent a national of the 4o-hour work week, that behavior an acceptable The ramifications of cians and managers to assist Wayne Hoff, Duane Mick- holiday dedicated to labor pensions, and minimum wage cost of doing EFCA are im- with "Godspell." elson's amazing art show, a working in the classroom. laws. Striking unions forced business." The Employee Free portant to Con- We're hosting chapel, theatre celebration of a faith To be fair though, whether employers to modernize By firing Choice Act cordia students. performing eight times, in- journey, sign up for a theatre on break or in class, students their businesses and improve employees gives power to the Most students viting church confirmation class, or come by the Box likely do not appreciate the working conditions. Despite who want to employee. can expect to groups to attend, offering Office to get your FREE importance of Labor Day. It how useful unions are, they form a union, Americans have hold a job after high school theatre groups ticket(s). is just as likely that Concor- are bitterly opposed by neo- employers they graduate. to make money selling tick- dia students do not appreci- conservatives. keep costs a right to livable Labor unions ate the importance of the Many pro-business inter down by wages and good have been and Employee Free Choice Act ests despise unions. After all, eliminating working conditions. will continue Correction in 10/9 issue (EFCA). Regarding EFCA, unions can convince an entire the threat of to be a key part BY STEVVART W. HERMAN freshman Jeremy Kramer work force to go on strike having to pay of securing and Religion Department commented, "It sounds pret- until its demands are met. the higher wages and benefits maintaining fair and safe In Jennifer Harvey's oth- In the time-honored ty legit. It seems like it would In 1981, air traffic controllers union workers receive. EFCA working conditions for em- erwise fine article about the tradition of tinkerering, he really help the workers." went on strike in the United will make it easier for unions ployees. Should EFCA be solar-powered cell phone scrounged an inverter from With the news being States. All told, over ir,000 to organize and collectively passed into law, unions will charger, one correction is IT and scooped up bro- dominated by the war in Af- air traffic controllers walked bargain with employers. be able to expand in size and, needed. The utility trailer ken solar cells on the cheap ghanistan and healthcare re- off the job in hopes of bet- One stipulation of the by extension, be able to ex- with the big blue panels sit- from e-Bay. Then he experi- form (not to mention David ter working conditions and legislation is something pand benefits for employees. ting outside Knutson was mented until the device not Letterman's sex life), Concor improved wages. Because of called "card check." Employ- The Employee Free only produced dia students probably have their efforts to secure better ers don't like card check. Choice Act gives power to entirely The utility trailer Prof. Drew the right kind of no idea what EFCA is actual- pay and working conditions, With the card check provi- the employee. Americans Rutherford's with the big blue current, but was ly referring to. Sponsored by President Ronald Reagan sion of the bill, if union ac- have a right to livable wages brainchild. panels sitting OUtS i de entirely safe for Rep. George Miller (D-CA), fired every one of them and tivists can get the majority and good working condi- Having al-Knutson was entirelyanyone to use. EFCA seeks to make it easier banned therri from federal of a workplace to sign union tions. ready built Prof. Drew Ruther- I, for one, for workplaces to unionize. service for the rest of their authorization cards, then no "It seems like common three wind ford's brainchild. have learned According to the website of lives. Despite claims it would vote need take place. With sense to me," said sopho- turbines and quite a bit about America's largest federation take only a few years to re- the signatures of the majority, more Erik Hatlestad. "This is a dozen so- the complexities of trade unions, the Ameri- place these skilled workers, it the workplace can automati- just one move in a long list of lar collectors and vagaries of can Federation of Labor and was a decade before air trot- cally unionize. This scares worker's rights laws that are by hand, he wanted to make renewable electricity under Congress of Industrial Or fic controls were fully staffed employers, especially due to far overdue." solar power accessible to his tutelage, and I hope that ganizations, better known as again. other portions of the bill. This bill allows American the Concordia community he will continue such fasci- the AFL-CIO, EFCA will But how will EFCA im- Employers are legally workers to fight to improve (Most of us know how to nating tinkering as the col- "restore the freedom to form prove the lives of working compelled to begin negotia- their jobs and their lives. soak up the heat of the sun- lege moves in a sustainable unions and bargain for a bet- Americans? Speaking from tions with the newly-formed That is something all Con- -but how many of us have direction. ter life." the Senate floor on June union within a span of time cordia students should ap- used solar electricity?) Though on the decline 26, 2007, then-Sen. Barack that varies between versions preciate. 2009 HOMECOMING COURT i HOMECOMING QUEEN: SARA SORBO HOMECOMING KING: MARLY SIMMONS Majors: Physical Education and Health Major: Math Education Hometown: Adams, N.D. Hometown: Detriot Lakes, Minn. ‘., Dream career: Being a famous jingle writer. Or a profes- Who are your heroes? My wife and Jesus

,- sional kickball player. Most embarrassing memory at Concordia: "So, freshman Who at Concordia has taught you the most about yourself? year for my first meal in The Dungeon,' I'm bringing my f. My basketball team. food tray up [to throw away]. Now, of course I have about Words to live by: "The most wasted of all days is one without eight cups stacked on my tray. So I go to set my tray down and laughter." knock over my massive stack of plastic cups which bounce all Oddest compliment ever recived: "Your teeth look like corn... over the tile floor about a million times each. At this, I receive not the color, your teeth are white, but they are as straight as an uproarous applause with laughter from the entire dining corn on the cob." room to which I replied, 'It's okay, I'm a freshman!" VALERIE CARTER ANDREW BETTENHAUSEN Major: Nursing, minors in Spanish & Biology Major: Biology, minor in Chemistry Hometown: Watertown, S.D. Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Who at Concordia has taught you the most about your- Dream career: Trauma Surgeon self? My friends -- your friends won't lie to you, they will Favorite class you've taken at Concordia: Close tie for Reli- tell you what they see, and all about yourself! gion 100 and Organic Chemistry Words to live by "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to Words to live by: "Experience is not what happens to you; it is pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain!" what you do with what happens to you" What do you do when there's nothing to do? Go for a long Favorite place to hang out on campus: Any place that has jog or Facebook creep! :D coffee What's one thing you'd like to achieve in life? To to influ- What do you do when there's nothing to do? Clean, but ence the affairs of the world!!! What else?? thankfully there is usually something to do LEAH KAY MICHAEL BROOKENS Major: Biology, minor in Chemistry Major: BM in Choral Music Education Hometown: Dassel, Minn. Hometown: Marion, Kan. . Plans after graduation: Volunteer work abroad for a year Who at Concordia has taught you the most about your- (possibly South America, Tanzania and Thailand) and then go self? Me probably. I like to learn from my mistakes. xt to graduate school to obtain my Ph. D. to teach biology at a Who you would you like to be for a day: Restaurant Critic.

college like Concordia Oddest compliment you've ever gotten: You look like a „ Dream career: Professional massage tester mushroom. Who are your heroes? Obama. Leonardo Da Vinci. The -re- What, once you start eating, can't you stop eating? Pretty much anything edible but my favorites would have to be fruit guy who grabbed the foul ball at the cubs game a couple of

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MAGGIE OLSON SEAN VOLK Major: Nursing Majors: Philosophy, Communications, Spanish Hometown: Fargo, N.D. Hometown: Valley City, N.D. What is your dream job? Oncology Nurse Practitioner Favorite class you've taken at Concordia: Existentialism Oddest compliment you've ever recieved: That I have re- with Dr. Susan O'Shaughnessy ally nice, thick fingernails What really scares you? Ghosts and home invasion Five words people would use to describe you: Caring, Who would you like to be for a day? Lady Gaga because studious, ambitious, sarcastic, Christian she is so talented, different, and cool. Not many people can What do you do when there's nothing else to do? Study or end a performance at the VMA's covered in blood hanging work out from the ceiling and have it be so darn neat! She is a stylin' Words to live by: Don't worry about anything, but instead ' "th lady and I wish I had half of her musical chops! pray about everything Favorite place to hang out on campus: The Atrium! SARAH SIEGLE JOSH YDSTIE Majors: Business and Public Relations Major: Biology, with a minor in Chemistry Hometown: Cavalier, N.D. Hometown: Milbank, S.D. Dream career: Doing public relations for the Minnesota Vi- Dream career: Professional beach volleyball player kings -- how fun would that be?! Who are your heroes? Quailman, Batman, my parents Words to live by: "Everything is better with chocolate!" Words to live by You can't win until you're not afraid to Who would you like to be for a day? Pamela Jolicoeur lose." . fi Last good movie you watched: "Hannah Montana" Oddest compliment you've ever gotten: "Nice shorts" What's one thing you'd like to achieve in life? Keeping my while I was running in my rather short running shorts. This room clean for an entire week straight! compliment was shouted at me out the window of a car and 4 Five words to describe you: Bubbly, funny, devoted, passion- was more than likely mockery then a compliment, but I just ate, dedicated like to think of it as awkward flattery.

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