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Wednesday, March 5, 2003 NEWSPAPER OF BETHEL COLLEGE Volume 78 Number 10 StudentWHmm . JfflTs speak out in anti-war protest and officially reactivated the ply walked through By Matthew Boettcher committee. After a few meet­ without doing any­ Photo Editor ings of general discussion about thing. several topics, the group decid­ When asked about ed to take action in the form of what the purpose of The Peace and lustice a protest against the impending the gathering was, Committee staged an anti-war war with Iraq. Becknell said, "Those protest immediately before and By 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday of us who hold an after chapel in front of Benson approximately two dozen peo­ anti-war view are in Great Hall last Wednesday. ple entered the CLC lobby with the minority, but we While the total effect on the stu­ an array of colored signs and t- are not ashamed and dent body cannot be ascer­ shirts, sporting various anti-war not afraid to stand up tained, there are many who slogans like, "Who would Jesus against something we were upset with the display. nuke", "No War", and "Disarm believe is fundamen­ From the seventies until the Peacefully." As more and more tally unchristian." early nineties, Bethel had an students filed into the Great Many students organization called the Peace Hall, some of the committee were not pleased with and Justice Committee, which members began chanting and this demonstration. "I discussed the toughest current singing messages of peace, didn't feel welcome political hot topics. "It is a including "Jesus Loves the to speak with the group meant to raise awareness Little Children," and "Amazing group because I dis­ about current political situations Grace." agreed with them so except to encouarge them to ate a dialogue in the Bethel so that people can come to Some students that walked strongly," said junior Brittany sing louder. Community for people on both understand both sides of the by responded with affirmation Graves. After chapel, an This protest is just the first of sides of the issue to test what issue," said senior Chris by giving the protestors high- unidentified student was heard many steps in the plans of the they believe and take a stand," Becknell. Along with others, fives. Some students stopped to shouting, "stupid liberals." This Peace and Justice Committee. said junior Jake Nyberg. senior Aaron Gerhardt has speak about the issues with the statement seemed to have very "Ultimately, our goal is to cre­ recently re-signed the charter protestors. Most students sim­ little effect on the protesters, Wreckless driving provokes action from Ramsey County Police

injured if the driving habits of intends to borrow the speedometer trail­ By Angi Palmer people entering and leaving er from the county so that Bethel mem­ Staff Writer campus remained wreckless. He bers will be aware of how fast they are posed the problem at the next going. Community Council meeting The biggest reason for this interest for Almost everyone that has driven onto and asked Bethel representatives those in charge of this campaign is that Bethel's campus has asked the question, the same question: "What can be Bethel has a huge impression on many "Why is the speed limit 19 miles per done about this?" people, because it is such a large part of hour? Why not 20 or 15?" The answer The Bethel staff met to dis­ the Arden Hills community. They said lies in the fact that Security wants the cuss the issue and decided that a that we hold a testimony of Christ even speed limit to stand out. The limit is usu­ safer driving campaign needed in our driving, and we should put the best ally noticed, but most of the time the to be initiated. They agreed that and most respectful name possible to our speed limits are not obeyed. This is part it's important to convey to stu­ campus. of the reason why Bethel students are not dents the need to have common "This campaign is not a flash-in-the- well known in the community for being sense and remember to be a safe pan response to the Arden Hills safe drivers. driver. Community Council motion. We need to In early Dec. 2002, Vice President of As a result, the Ramsey work on this for awhile, not just momen­ Campus Services Bruce Kunkel, the oncoming lane of traffic, bumped the County Sheriff will soon be visiting tarily," said Kunkel. received a call from a concerned member curb on that side of the road and finally campus and giving tickets to those who With the presence of the Ramsey of the Arden Hills City Council who was swerved back into their lane. are not following safe driving habits. Country Police, perhaps the Bethel com­ calling to report an incident that some­ The city council member made it clear There will also be more enforcement munity will remember to drive cautious­ what worried him. On his way home, he he didn't know whether the driver of the along Old Snelling Avenue, and the ly and obey the laws that have been was driving past the main entrance of car was a student, visitor, worker or Bethel Security staff will be cracking established for the protection of every­ Bethel when he saw a car fail to stop at employee of Bethel. He was concerned down on those not following stop signs, one. the stop sign. The car then swerved into that someone was going to be seriously crosswalks and the like. Bethel also CLARION Wednesday, March 5, 2003 News page two Student visits Washington D.C. for National Prayer Breakfast

National Student Leadership Forum new-found passion for Jesus with By Abigail Dodds (NSLF). those around him. As a RIOT leader, courtesy photo StaffWriter For LaTondresse, the experience he has ample opportunity to influ­ was much more than just the event ence the lives of other students. Junior Chris LaTondresse was of the prayer breakfast. He also "God did some serious brain sur­ given the opportunity to attend the attended seminars at Gettysburg. gery on me," LaTondresse remarked National Prayer Breakfast during the Despite the fact that many religions with a smile. He reiterated that the first week in February. The prayer were represented at the prayer conference instilled a passion in him tts - ' " ' <' breakfast was held in Washington breakfast, the central theme of the to really get to know Jesus. D.C. at the Washington Hilton and event was that the teachings of Jesus featured speakers such as can radically redefine relationships. The call to our nation and our world Condoleeza Rice (President Bush's LaTondresse explained that Jesus for spiritual commitment is no less National Security Advisor), Dennis is an integral part to all three of the necessary today than in the past. Hastert (Speaker of the US House of main religions represented Only by such commitment will we be Representatives), and Nancy Pelosi (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). able to resolve the conflicts and (Minority Leader of US House of Therefore, they use Jesus as a start­ injustices that face us today. By Representatives). ing point and common denominator banding ourselves together so that The National Prayer Breakfast for the focus of the event. When we may think this way, pray this way, began fifty years ago through the asked if he felt the prayer breakfast and live this way, we can indeed cre­ efforts of Dwight D. Eisenhower. watered down the Christian perspec­ ate and live in a revolution of the With over 3,000 people in atten­ tive on Jesus, LaTondresse replied, heart that unites all people in the dance this year, the audience varied "Absolutely not. I felt like I could purpose and plan of God. from foreign diplomats to college bring my most hardened non- students to powerful CEO's to the Christian friend to this event." He -Taken from the Vision Statement President of the United States. continued by saying, "This weekend from the National Prayer Breakfast. LaTondresse was a part of a student revealed to me my ignorance of delegation consisting of forty young Jesus Christ." leaders. He was invited to attend Now that LaTondresse is back at after earning a position in the Bethel, he is excited to share his Junior Chris LaTondresse in front of the capital during the National Prayer Breakfast Issue of racism remains important Fry says that people are unaware of By Jenny Yang the message they communicate to other STAFF Contributing Writer people. The challenge lies in how to sup­ CLARION port people who are both directly and The recent racial slurs that were indirectly impacted. Still, it seems as Editor Bill Lent directed toward visiting prospective mul­ though no department has a solution. Managing Editor Jonathan Fast ticultural students have been a hot topic Although faculty and students are sad­ News Editor Krista Clark around campus. In spite of the slurs writ­ dened and shocked because of what Views Editor Tim Goddard ten on bathroom doors as well as the occurred this year, no action has taken Variety Editor Paul Wonders doors leading into Market Square, some place to reconcile racial barriers. A&E Editor Dan Diehn students appear wary of hearing about Represent, a group that recruits multicul­ Sports Editor Sarah Grono racism and they are beginning to forget tural students from high schools, has Photo Editor Matthew Boettcher that some events even occurred. So, why chosen to take responsibility in order to Layout Editor Jenny Kowalski Copy Editor Lyndsay Hunt are these events still an issue? accomplish reconciliation. According to Business and Advertising Manager Jon Ochs Bethel is a Christian school, therefore Bittner, Represent's role is not to recon­ Administrative Adviser Barb Martin racism should never be tolerated. A lot of cile racism. The reason it is taking this Academic Adviser Tracey Finck students were upset by the offenses. step is because it is filling a role that Printer Northstar Media, Inc. Freshman Sara Kiel said, "I was kind of should be filled by a different Bethel Cambridge, Minnesota shocked and saddened that people feel department. After all, the group does not they are justified in harassing or looking want to recruit students of color to The Clarion is published bi-weekly. All material contained herein is copyrighted down on others just because of their eth­ Bethel if the students don't support and may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the editor nicity or skin color." them. and Bethel College. All non-assigned material to be printed must include the Annette Bittner, Assistant Director of Bittner also said, "This is a petty issue author's name and be submitted a week before publication. Multicultural Admissions, was also that we allow Satan to have dominion in. shocked by the incident. "I didn't expect We are all one in the body of Christ and Mission Statement it to happen. And when it did happen, it there is no one greater than the other. We showed me how much sin is here. are being distracted when we allow The Clarion is the student newspaper of Bethel College. We exist to provoke Racism is a result of sin." racism and all form of sin to keep us thought and discussion by informing and educating members of the Bethel com­ Campus Pastor Eldon Fry also has from the purpose God has for Bethel. munity. We strive to report the truth in an accurate and fair manner. some strong views about this issue. "I'm The sin of racism is the problem of deeply saddened by the recent racist everyone on this campus, not just people Clarion acts. My goal is to make Bethel a place of color. When one hurts, we all hurt Bethel College #23 81 where any person from any background because we are brothers and sisters in 3900 Bethel Drive can learn, grow, feel safe and be wel­ Christ." St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 comed." (651) 638-6214/ E-mail: [email protected]/Fax: (651) 635-8652 CLARION page three Tschetter and Troutt prevail in first online election studenl friendly during the upcoming year. They By Melissa King feel it is important for students to have a say in Staff Writer their activities, so they want to implement new ideas to reach the student body. "Polling hasn't worked in the past so we don'l want to use it. The new student body President and Vice- We want to try something new," Troutt says. President for the '03-'04 school year were To get ready for next year, the President-elect announced on Thursday, Feb. 20th. Junior Paul and his Vice President- elect said that "in order Tschetter and sophomore Sara Troutt won with to see significant changes next fall, it is critical 642 of the total 944 votes. Junior Jared Heaton to get the ball moving on our goals immediate­ and freshman Laura Turner ended up with 253 ly." The weight room is Tschetter's number one of the votes and there were another 49 write-ins. goal for this spring with hopes of getting the This year marked the first opportunity students final "go-ahead". Troutt wants to take the chapel could vote online for the elections, and the voter issue head on by involving students in the plan­ turnout was the highest in Bethel's history. ning of next fall's chapels. Troutt wants the stu­ Tschetter was thrilled with the win saying, dent body to have more thought-provoking "Sara and I are pleased with the result of the chapels that challenge students. election, but it was great to see an all-time high Even though the elections are over, there are in voter turnout. It shows that BSA is connect­ still some BSA positions open for next year. ing with a great number of students. We are Applications are now being taken for Director excited to get a variety of students involved in Positions. The applications are due by Mar. 7. Junior Paul Tschetter and sophomore Sara Troutt. student body presidentth eand decision-makin g process. We want to break vice-president elect. the mold of BSA on Bethel's campus." Tschetter and Troutt want BSA to be more BSA explains the Student Activity Fee budget is $18 million, Hamline University SA budget is Affairs receives $2.07; Inter-Ministries, Marketing and By Dave Engelhart $280,000, and Bethel's total SA budget is $241,000. Communications all receive $1.04. StaffWriter Since the fee was raised to $100, many students may BSA continues to strive to serve the students by allo­ want to know where this money is being allocated. cating funds in a necessary manner to effectively bene­ Possibly the best illustration is to break down the $100 fit the student body's particular needs throughout the This year's Student Activity Fee (S A Fee) was raised dollars to where each part in designated. "Senate" school year. If any students are interested in the to $100 dollars per student. receives $39 dollars and the majority of this money is specifics or details of where their money is spent, there According to the BSA Executive of Finance Paul spent on clubs and general improvement; Student will be a list outside the BSA office. Tschetter, the SA Fee is not comprised of funds allo­ Activities receive $22.82; $12.45 for wages; Banquets cated or directed for the sole means of student events see $10.37; the General Fund receives $7.47; (i.e. Midnight Movies). Rather on a larger spectrum, the Leaderships Development receives $2.70; Multicultural title "Student Activity Fee" is a generic name for all student body activities or groups: Senate, SA, clubs, My BSA - Information Network Multicultural Affairs, Inter-Ministries, Leadership Development, Communications, and Marketing. BSA once received the bulk of their funds via Together we can make a better campus. Student Life, however, now they are financially inde­ pendent of administration and are defined as a student organization for decision-making. With the current There seems to be a lot of confusion to the understanding changes of adapting a Student Activities Fee, BSA rep­ of how BSA is organized. Many people do not know that resentatives feel they are more flexible to meet stu­ Student Activities is actually a segment of BSA. With this dents' needs. If all funds are not used within the cur­ illustration I hope to show all of the united departments of the Bethei Student Association. rent year, the surplus rolls over into the next year. BSA Departments: BSA's justification for the SA increase came from President / VP a detailed research analysis which compared Bethel's Senate Student Activity Fee with other schools around the Multicultural area. Here are the results: SA University of Minnesota's SA fee is $560 per year, Leadership with a tuition of $6,280 for Minnesota residents and Communications : : : $16,854 tuition for non-residents. The SA fee is 8.9% . . _i -: of tuition for residents and 3.3% for non-residents. Finance Hamline University's SA fee is $180 per year, with Interministries a tuition of $18,970, meaning the SA fee is .94% of that amount. University of St. Thomas SA fee is $136 per year, Other Information and their tuition is $19,468, so the fee is .6% of tuition. Finally, Bethel College's SA fee is $100 per year, - BSA Office Open House Everyday! with tuition being $18,700 this year, and the SA fee is .5% percent of tuition. Bethel College, from merely a quantitative standpoint, seems to be on the bottom of the scale for SA fees. The University of Minnesota SA CLARION Wednesday, March 5, 2003 page four Views Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

In response to the laments of Mr. Michler regarding class times and chapel atten­ I write this in response to the article entitled "Misguided government or mis­ dance in the Tuesday, February 18th Edition of the Clarion: guided you?" While I am sure that Mrs. Dodds expresses many of the sentiments that Although I realize that college is a time of late nights, lack of sleep, and busy reflect the majority of the students, faculty and administration at Bethel, I feel that schedules, it would appear as though changing the schedule of the other 3000+ peo­ there should be some questions raised about the possible conflict in the Gulf. ple involved with Bethel on a daily basis would be silly... Consider that America receives nearly 60 percent of its oil from foreign sources. First, I would like to encourage Jeff and those reading to attend chapel more often Consider that many of the Bush administration has extremely close ties to oil com­ than taking the well-deserved nap between classes. In my three and a half years here, panies such as Chevron. In addition to these ties to oil, one of Bush's main foci with 1 have not attended chapel more than ten times a year or so. But, on the advice of his energy plan is to find more sources for oil. Finally I ask you to consider that Iraq some Bethel alumni, I have recently decided to give it a chance and attend faithfully sits on one of the largest oil reserves in the world. even if I don't think that the topic will be worth listening to. I have found in only a I do not want to imply that Bush has purely economic interests in mind with this few short weeks that chapel is a blessing not only because of the community it brings conflict, but you have to consider that there may be more at work than simply seek­ and spiritual food it offers, but come graduation on May 24th, chapel will no longer ing to 'free people from oppression', or 'eliminating weapons of mass destruction'. be offered and the mid-morning break will be a luxury of the past. Is it so hard to believe that this conflict has to do with oil? I encourage you to 'fol­ Chapel is not just church, because it does provide Christian education, just like low the money' and see who has contributed to the Bush campaign and administra­ church does - anyone who attended Mike Holmes's recent seminars on Ephesians 5 tion. Here's something that you may not know: Bush's 1.8 million in contributions would unreservedly agree to that. Perhaps the idea of a nice pause in the morning for from oil companies in the year between 1999-2000 was more than any other can­ spiritual renewal will be considerably more appealing to Jeff when the realization didate received in the last decade (information gathered from The Center for that his boss will expect 40 hours a week of work with only thirty minutes a day for Responsive Politics at http://www.crp.org) Consider this information when you are lunch - and possibly if he would go to chapel more and see what it really is. making decisions whether or not to support or oppose this conflict in Iraq. Speaking of bosses, another issue comes forth with Michler's classes scheduled For those of you who feel strongly that peace is a better option please join other early in the morning. Undoubtedly, your future boss will not care how much sleep concerned people on Tuesdays at 10:10 in AC 228. The Peace and Justice Committee you had last night or what your internal clock is set to, but will rather care if you are will be working towards those ends. I hope to see you there! in your chair and working at 8 a.m. A good suggestion would be for Jeff to get him­ self on a good sleep schedule, perhaps going to bed before midnight and not taking Aaron Gerhardt a nap during the day. The moral of this story would be: welcome to the real world; it Senior will be here sooner than you think. If you skip your job 20% of the time, you will be fired... Dear Editor, Maybe Jeff would get more out of his Christian education by not sleeping through it, instead of blaming it on chapel taking up the prime learning hours and suggesting In the past few issues of the Bethel Clarion one thing has become abundantly clear, that the other 3000+ of us all change our schedule. the staff on our own paper loves to create controversy. I am familiar with this tech­ nique in today's media though, as one cannot watch the local news without hearing Randy Kleinman of an 'exclusive report' or an 'undercover investigation.' Unfortunately this strategy Senior of news reporting is divisive and antithetical to the idea of community here at Bethel. Don't get me wrong though. I strongly believe in open debate and dialogue, but at the same time...people's opinions need to be based on facts, not ignorance. Recently, great attention has been brought to the fmances of the Bethel Student Association. The questions raised are legitimate and foster discussion on our campus that can be beneficial. The purpose of my writing is an attempt to explain and clari­ fy financial decisions that BSA has made in the past 2 years. Dear Editor, The criticism of BSA's finances that have been voiced in the last couple of months seems to stem from the rise in the "Student Activity Fee" and understandably so. The other day, I was presented with an interesting question. Would it be so bad Unfortunately for those who write the critical articles and those who read and believe if we didn't have BSA? At first, I was appalled, no more BSA! That's insane. what they read, the views of the Clarion the past couple of issues are not entirely edu­ However, as I thought it through, I started to realize that not having BSA would real­ cated on the workings of your student government. ly be ok. We would survive without them, We would still be able to go to the two Indeed, theStudent Activity Fee was increased for the present school year, but I dollar theatre, ice skate, roller skate (without having to dress up crazy, but doing so assure you the decision was not taken lightly. Historically, BSA received a large por­ if we want), have dressy dinners (picking our own food), and get our wants and needs tion of its budget from the Student Life office. While this allowed us to allocate more fulfilled by the appropriate staff and faculty. Getting rid of BSA may even enhance money to clubs and accomplish our goals, it left us financially dependent on the student-faculty/staff relationship by cutting out the middle man. Students would administration. We were not truly a student organization. This limited our decision­ actually go to their elders with their opinions and more would get done. This would making ability and our financial freedom. Because we received a large portion of our also cut student activities fee, and if students paid for their own attendance at on- total budget from Student Life we were unable to carry over funds from school year campus sporting events, it would be eliminated. Students who wish to participate in to school year. This proved to be a hindrance in both our ability to accomplish large things can (on their own money) and students who wish to not participate can do so goals and to make funds available to clubs during the summer months. without the guilt that they are not putting their student activities fee to use. Two years ago it was determined that BSA would function more efficiently if we A few weekends ago, I was able to enjoy little sibs weekend, a BSA event. While were; able to achieve financial self-sufficiency. We... contacted numerous other insti­ the event was fun and I did notice the great discount we received, we had just as tutions regarding their fees and fmances. After realizing that we were behind in how much fun sledding on Sem. Hill and eating soup on my own expense as we did run­ we were financed, we began... to find out what would be an acceptable fee for stu­ ning around the arcade and eating in the DC on BSA dollars. A special budget could dents. We determined that in order to accomplish our goal of having financial auton­ be set up by the athletic department for club sports and intramural teams. The ath­ omy we needed to raise additional funds. letic department could also be in change of the new and unproved weight room since The name "Student Activity Fee" is a standardized name at most institutions of they are the ones who use the facility most and would know best how to design it to higher education. It just so happens that we have a department in BSA also named fulfill their needs. There are many more issues BSA deals with, but I can think of a Student Activities. The fee does not entirely go to fund SA events. In fact, SA plausible solution outside of BSA for all the issues I can think of. received a smaller percentage increase than most BSA departments... So I challenge you. Before you deem this idea absolutely absurd, take some time Furthermore, the fee allows BSA to put forward money to get moving on proj­ to seriously consider the importance of BSA to you and the Bethel community. ects. Money speaks volumes in any setting and the fact that we can now say that we are willing to put down student money for improved workout facilities reflects how Bethany Pautsch serious we view the problem to be. We would be unable to do this if it were not for the increase addressed above. Junior Paul Tschetter s;± Student Body President-elect CLARION Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Views page five War (protests), what are they good for? By Timothy Goddard Admittedly, the protest had some pos­ purpose. No world leaders saw it, the attempt to capture a bit of the lost itive aspects, at least when compared to Views Editor numbers weren't overwhelming, and it "glory" of the 60's. It certainly looks like most anti-war protests around the didn't even clog any traffic. The pur­ the Peace and Justice Committee is world—it was not pose, as stated by Chris doing its best to set itself apart from the War Protest in the Great Hall: Bad sponsored by the Becknell, was to show that rest of Bethel's students. If they don't Idea. Everyone knows now about the violence-promot­ Bethel students against the want this to come across, then they Bethel Peace and Justice Committee's ing communist war "are not ashamed to should find another way to express their anti-war protest outside of chapel on group and not views. Feb. 26. As you might have picked up A.N.S.W.E.R., not afraid to But by protesting out­ on, I am firmly convinced that this war is dominated by sup­ stand up Though it may not have side of chapel—much morally neces­ porters of against been the goal, it certainly like other anti-war pro­ sary, and that Palestinian vio­ [it]." But testors protest outside of those who Good lence, nor by how, looks like an attempt to American embassies, oppose it put vapid anti-Bush or exactly, intimidate and shame. army bases or the White our nation at anti-American does House—the protestors risk and would • Idea rhetoric, and there waving set themselves up as leave Iraq under were no large pup­ signs at students on their enemies of mainstream Bethel, hurting the heel of Saddam Hussein's tyranny. pets of any sort. way to sing worship songs prospects for dialogue. But I get the feel­ That being the case, when I walked out But there was and listen to a message by ing that the goal isn't really dialogue,per of class that morning and saw it, I decid­ something that Sherry Mortenson "stand up se (a sign changing a John Lennon quote ed that it would be best if I avoided the makes the other against" anything? It does to be even more idealistic certainly does­ scene altogether, before I said or did anti-war protests not—nor does it "create a n't help that cause), but to convince something everyone would regret. (somewhat) rea­ dialogue," as Jake Nyberg everyone of their point of view. But something had already been done sonable that this Bethel protest did not said the group's ultimate goal is. Not that that's a bad tiling—after all, that should be regretted by everyone— have—a chance, however small, of Instead, it drives a wedge between that's what I'm trying to do here. But if the protest itself. It served no purpose achieving its purpose, to show world those completely opposed to war and so, they should be honest about their but to divide the community and to leaders how large, strong and united the those who are not, alienating the latter. goals. And whatever the goal, they undermine the very things that the Peace anti-war movement is, and to convince Though it may not have been the goal, it should be more thoughtful in their and Justice Committee claim to be striv­ them to call off the "rush to war." certainly looks like an attempt to intimi­ efforts. ing for. But that wasn't this Bethel protest's date and shame. It certainly looks like an State budget cuts harm the poor and the silent

By Wesley Burdine breaks were brought to you care not? Medical care for the poor? Minnesota Family Investment these were sacrifices everyone StaffWriter of the Republican legislators, Of course. National Public Plan (MFIP) is considered to be has to make to save the budget. Pawlenty included. Radio has been one of the Taxes can't be raised or else we Now we're stuck with the nice to us. Rather So, how do you fix a budg more suc- lose businesses. But this isn't The axe is falling, but why even close to everyone equally than announcing et problem? Cut social cessful should we care? The Pioneer all the programs rvices? Sure, state pro- sharing the burden. This is a Press recently explained that a se matter of exploiting the poor's to get the axe in grams. majority of Minnesotans are one B u t mute voice of representation. pleased with Governor they telfelll usswoop a new, WhEnvironmentay not? Medical fundingl care fo? r Pawlenty I'm not here to say our new Pawlenty's handling of the organization each the ? Qf course< | wants to governor is the devil, he's only budget crisis. Our very own morning. Every fashion doing what the majority of Clarion told us that Bethel morning, on my MFIP Minnesotans want. But why is College students will not be drive to school, I get to know after Wisconsin's program the majority content? Why are immediately affected by the the head of some small govern­ because it cuts the caseload. It is Bethel students unaffected? funding guillotine heard ment program that helps people also a horrible mess because Maybe that's the problem. I'll 'round the world.' live. They all say the same almost 70% of the recipients tell you, I'm affected. And if All of this is true. Most thing, "We could have survived who get off welfare under the any one of us isn't affected, then Bethel students won't feel the a 30%, 40% maybe, geez, even program end up back on it, we better just move on to help­ sting of cuts to educational OVER with a 50% cut we could have because they were cut off too ing the widow, because the funding quite yet. In addition, I found a way. But just killing our soon and not effectively pre­ fatherless and the immigrant guess most Minnesotans IF SOU program?" pared. will have to fend for them­ should be happy—their taxes These aren't non-essential Pawlenty recently said that selves. won't go up. And I should say V/ANT IT programs, either. These are pro­ before I start, that we can't grams, which the poor of our Correction blame Pawlenty for the budget result of tripartisan stupidity— cities desperately need. The In the previous issue of the Clarion, in Wesley crisis— three sides weighing in to mess poster-program in the news has Completely. For those who up the economy. Pawlenty is a been Women, Infants, and Burdine's article "Call me Mongoose (University), he place this crisis on former smart politician. No Bush- Children (WIC), which pro­ made reference to "the Center for Graduate and Governor Ventura, let's remem­ Republican could come into vides impoverished families Continuing Studies, which has been losing money for ber. A couple of years back, power, raise taxes two months with essential items for the years." In fact, according to Dati Abel, the when all the states in the union later and not be run down by a development of children—milk, Curriculum and Assesment Coordinator, CGCS has were giving tax breaks, Lexus. So, how do you fix a cheese, etc. Under Pawlenty's Minnesota's permanent tax cuts budget problem? plan, WIC will simply cease to met and exeeded its expenses every year since its doubled most of the other Cut social services? Sure. exist. inception. Both Burdine and the Clarion editors states'. The insanely huge tax Environmental funding? Why Our state welfare program retract this statement with apologies...-.,.. CLARION Views Wednesday, March 5, 2003 page six The Definitive Guide to Beef Jerky

delivered, not through bail or a free ride health, it is a reserve that many prisons In an environment like ours, we are By Kim Salewski home, but through literature. Words now allow their women to tap into, as the blessed with an abundance of Christian StaffWriter bring restoration, fulfillment, and pur­ majority of prison libraries, if they even literature, and often are in over-abun­ pose. exist, lack the substance and the request­ dance. How amazing would it be to see We all have them. Desires to learn, Of the nearly two million people in ed material that is adequate for prisoners library shelves normally filled to over­ cravings to discover the unknown. They prison, about 200,000 are women, a vast today. flowing with homosexual romance nov­ are probably precisely the reason that majority of them serving time for violent As Christians, we are called to minis­ els be filled instead by Christian books you are here, reading this simple article crimes, often committed in defense of ter in everything we do. It may seem like authored by the likes of Max Lucado and from a straightforward author. themselves and their children in abusive we are not making a difference, and it Brennan Manning? We are called to be We all own them. Books, volumes, situations. Half them are minorities, and may be difficult to quench our desire for stewards of our abundant resources— manuscripts. As college students, we two-thirds of them have at least one child ministry. But, during Women's History what better way than to give our litera­ own books in multitude, titles in num­ under the age of 18. They are desperate­ Month, Bethel is sponsoring a book drive ture, which reminds us of the promises bers, resources beyond belief. ly in need for specific information on that will allow students here to contribute that hold our faith together? So, if you We all hear of them. Prisoners: une­ families, women's health, religion and to the efforts of the Women's Prison have a shelf of books I'd encourage you ducated, underprivileged, unknown. spirituality, and self-esteem. Yet in the Book Project. Beginning March 5 and to give—but softcover only, please— Seemingly without faces, they wait midst of desolation, a redeemer arises. proceeding for one week after, boxes because you never know what a woman behind bars for redemption of some The Women's Prison Book Project will be placed in front of certain offices in prison might request... it may just be kind, never knowing if it will ever come. has, since 1994, provided women in on campus, including Student Life, your copy of The Definitive Guide to Yet hope is often found in the simplest prison with reading materials covering a Campus Ministries, and in the residence Beef Jerky that ends up in her hands! of places, just waiting to be revealed. wide range of topics, including books on halls to collect donated books from stu­ You see, hope for prisoners is often law, education, politics and women's dents, faculty, and administration. Risking a respectful relationship Learning from CIFA: posed to give up all my friends of the By Dave Engelhart opposite gender when I start dating some­ It can be done StaffWriter one? Well, no, as long as the situation is epitome of confusion for me. To add to not just the two of you spending time By Lisa Stauter my misery, the professor added an Humans are relational people. We find together. Many may think this principle StaffWriter assignment to the field trip. We had to, satisfaction in socializing—some more should only be applied for when in mar­ not only find a piece we liked, but draw than others—and usually find enjoyment riage. But why would we not practice OK. I'll admit it: I don't like art. At it and reflect on its purpose. in our relationships. Our social circle con­ respectful principles in dating and engage­ least, I didn't like art until 1 came to 1 vowed to find the most simple sists of male and female human beings— ment as we would in marriage? Yes, that's Bethel. It seemed like a waste of time, piece in the entire gallery and draw it. or maybe other living creatures for the right; the primary reason behind this is to staring at hundreds of sculptures, After an hour or two of staring at extreme animal lovers. However by God's be respectful to the other person in the paintings, and drawings that resembled blotches of paint splatter on canvas and select timing we find ourselves attracted relationship. But, why should we be con­ nothing, or at least nothing of this grotesquely shaped sculptures, I finally to a certain someone by his or her charac­ cerned with this idea? world. 1 didn't understand everyone's found the best piece in the institute; a teristics. So, we enter into what is called 1 have known of relationships and mar­ fascination with these unrecognizable simple stained glass window with ivy "dating." After a reasonable amount of riages failing because of unfaithfulness. squiggles and spots. Then, like every running around and down the sides. I time, if the couple feels led by God and This is not surprising, considering one of other freshman or transfer to Bethel, 1 sat down quickly to finish the assign­ mature enough in their relationship to take the major causes of divorce is adultery was enrolled in Creativity in the Fine ment. While drawing this piece of art. I the next step, they become engaged to be and divorce rates are predicted to be esca­ Arts, more affectionately known as decided to humor my art professor and married at a later date. Then, once married lating to around 50 percent. Of course, CIFA. reflect on the reason this piece was cre­ the couple becomes joined together in you would say that you would never do I assumed the art section would be ated. The more I looked at it in order to Holy matrimony before God. This, in a such a detestable act, and 1 pray that such minute, and simply call us to look at draw it. the more 1 imagined the artist nutshell, is the evolution of an intimate a tragedy never happens to any of you. pretty pictures and remember who creating it and having some amazing relationship from dating to marriage. However, the people 1 have talked to said painted them. The first day of class was and profound pmposc for it. Although each step is distinct from each the person—who was of the opposite gen­ our exposure to the art curriculum. Suddenly, art made sense to me. Art other, a fundamental guideline must be der—was just a long time friend they This day. the professor announced an hi its very essence is simply deeper used in any intimate relationship. would meet with for lunch and spend time element of this class that caused me thinking, pure understanding, taking an Whosoever enters a relationship shall not wilh every so often, but when the marriage great despair. It would teach us how to inanimate object and turning it into spend alone time with an individual of the or relationship become difficult they went explore the abstract elements of art and something real and true to everyone opposite gender who thou is not dating. to their friend for comfort to deal with better understand the meaning behind who looks at it. It strives to churn emo­ Basically, someone in a relationship issues. After a while, even though they them. I dreaded the art lecture days, tion for the specific cause in the view­ should not make an effort to spend one- were just friends, the individual in the completely lost in a sea of dots, lines, er. It explains and defines world issues on-one time with someone of the opposite relationship began to depend on them too and unidentifiable shapes. and deep struggles more.clearly and gender on a continual basis, even if he or much and feelings started developing. Just when I thought il couldn't get explicitly than any other venue can. she is a long time friend before you start­ Do not think that in taking this initia­ any worse, it did. For our first field One must look deep into their spirit in ed dating. While many may disagree, lis­ tive you are mistrusting each other, but trip, we visited the Minneapolis order to see it, but when they do, they ten to my reasoning rather that you are respecting each other. Institute of Art. This gallery was well- suddenly own a small piece of the First, there are exceptions to this. If you If a couple is not willing to consider these known for its abstract art and "political artist's heart and passion. This is what are required to be with someone alone for consequences and make an effort to be art" pieces. To me, this meant art gives the art community reason to cre­ school, work or group project, in a profes­ respectful of each other then maybe they pieces that were trying to make a state­ ate their genre, to speak in a language sional setting, for a specific purpose, then should think twice about how serious their ment through unorthodox venues such no one else speaks and that people can of course this is fine, because it was not relationship is. as pointillism, modem paintings, and only read with their hearts. your initiative. Some may say, am I sup­ odd-shaped sculptures. This was the Celebrity look-alikes: Garafalo and James Woods

By Matthew Boettcher because I am the same way. Photo Editor Matt: She and Ben Stiller were an item for awhile; have you ever met a Ben Stiller look alike? Well, not much connects these two celebrities. The only thing I can think of is that Sally: No, I haven't, yet. they have both done voices in cartoons. However, they Matt: Maybe I can help you with that. If I could find are very recognizable celebrities and their doubles one, would you take him out on a date? are equally recognizable. Sally: I don't think so, because he and Janeane had a really bad relationship and I don't see the need to emu­ Janeane Garafalo is one of the many late that. standup-comedian-turned-actors. Matt: Does it ever bother you that people persistently However, her uncharacteristic style gives come up and ask you if you look like her? her more star power. Sally Hopper is a Sally: No, I think it is a real honor because she is so tal­ Theatre Arts/History double major and, ented. like Janeane, has a style that you never for­ Matt: Ever considered using it to your advantage? get once you meet her. Sally: I'd be willing to play with people a little bit.

Matt: Has this opening question become a James Woods has appeared in over 100 movies, tele­ signature move in a great column, or a sign vision programs, and video games, some of the most of my inability to think of anything interest­ famous are: "Contact," "Final Fantasy," and "The ing to say? Don't answer that. So, has any­ General's Daughter." Dr. Port is a choral director in the one ever made the connection between you and music department with an interest in musical theatre. Janeane before? Sally: Yeah, it has actually happened about once Matt: Has anyone made this comparison before? a week since seventh grade. Several years back Dr. Port: No, you are the first, I can see the main simi­ an agent wanted me to send some pictures of larity in the length of the face, though I think his nose is myself to her so if she ever needed an age larger than mine. I've seen him in roles here and there, double, she would have someone who and I recognize his face. You know, when I was younger could play her as a child. people thought Ron Howard and I looked alike. Matt: But you didn't send any in. How Matt: Could you name your favorite actors, favorite about now, still interested? movies, and favorite musical score? Sally: I think I'm too old now to pull it off. Dr. Port: Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams for Matt: But maybe you could play her little actors. "Amadeus," "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest," sister in some sort of a family comedy. "Rainman," and "Chariots of Fire" for films. My two Sally: I'll have to keep that in mind favorite scores are "West Side Story" for its musical Matt: What is it that you admire most about complexity and "Les Miserables" for its deep emotion. Janeane? Matt: If you could play any type of role what would it Sally: I like that she doesn't look like everyone be? else. Her hair, body, clothes, and face style are not Dr. Port: I think I would be in a romantic comedy. consistent with the image Hollywood tries to promote in women, and I appreciate that A day in the life of an irrationally happy column writer

tional joy. happiness fabricated from success and a fear learned By Paul Wonders I make this proposal in spite of the fact that I am from failure. On the other hand, we are often happy for Variety Editor easily and wildly distracted by the gravity of decisions reasons that do not contribute to and are not derived made or not made at this time of my life. And I am not from our personal or business crusades. I feel that, having devoted my last column to irra­ about to make light of this fact, because the truth of the For instance, I am constantly surprised by the hap­ tional fears, I should now concentrate on irrational hap­ matter is that life is entirely meaningful. To believe that piness that floods over me when I read anything by piness. Unfortunately, it is far more difficult to express our lives have a purpose is to adorn every action with an Antoine de Saint Exupery or Ray Bradbury. Everyone joy than angst, which is why we so often hear of other assessment of quality. Though I do not always do this, I should find the author that puts a silly smile on their people's terrible crises, instead of that time four nights suppose I ought to ask myself whether this or that face. One of my favorite college memories involves one ago when the wind made a curious little humming noise action helped or hindered my purpose. But while I must of my least favorite classes. As an English major, I was outside my window as I fell asleep, and all was right be sober enough to avoid sabotaging myself, I do not required to take the Literary Theory course. Now, with the world. find life to be rich because of my rational choices. before another word is written, I must reiterate how As much as I despise them, I feel for the pop It is an interesting question to give thought to: Did wonderful Dr. Dan Ritchie is, and how much a student singers; they will never be accepted as "serious artists" God create us to do great things, or to be a witness to leams in his Lit. Theory class. That having been said, I because people don't really believe in cheery bliss. His greatness? I would probably lean a little toward the struggled mightily with tins course. I don't really do Granted, 1 don't believe in bliss either, but neither do I latter, but then I waver on this. The question can be stat­ well with analysis, and I was in a bad way after subscribe to the anger of rock nor the melodrama of ed another way: Are we driven by duty or delight? Yes, wrestling with the philosophical, religious, cultural, and country (sorry to stereotype here, but bear with me as I the first recorded moment of this universe was an action aesthetic values of particular writers, their critics, and try to make my point). There is nothing intrinsically - namely its creation - but the very next moment saw those critics' critics. Then, as research for my final proj­ wrong with cheery bliss, though it is often disregarded something equally amazing take place: a subjective ect, I sat down one Saturday and read The Martian as something synthetic or fabricated. Anger is raw, sad­ judgment of its beauty and aesthetic perfection. God Chronicles and The Golden Apples of the Sun. All the ness is raw, but have you ever heard happiness didn't say, "It is useful." stresses from trying to be an intellectual and an analyst described as raw? Well folks, you're about to hear it There is a dichotomy that we must come to terms dissolved as I sat and rocked and read. now. with during our lives. On the one hand, we experience I propose that life is as rich as it is because of irra­ the stress of decision-making and perpetual action, a CLARION Variety Wednesday, March 5, 2003 page eight Beware the Ides of March! 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"One of my students was older and had been By Meika Vogel CWC seems to have been an eventful time in a biker...He borrowed a Harley and he and his wife StaffWriter Virginia's career. "I had a CWC small group convince came riding up on it into the middle of the courtyard," me that it would be wonderful on a warm Thursday in Neil said. There were huge speakers, loud music, and During their 19 years at Bethel, Neil and Virginia September to sit outside under the oak trees," she said. the students got into it by borrowing wigs from the the­ Lettinga have had many interesting experiences. Now They sat down on the hills where the CLC build­ atre department. that they are in their last semester, their memories and ing is now, and had a lovely view of Lake Valentine. All Many of the memories seem to have come from stories are more precious than ever. The Lettingas have of a sudden, one of the students jumped up and classes taught in unusual locations. "Last year I taught enjoyed meeting and teaching thousands of Bethel stu­ screamed "Ow!" Soon, seven other students were also from home because I had back surgery," he said. For dents, and so while we are saying our goodbyes, they on their feet yelling. The rest of the class tried to figure one class, the students were supposed to have a book have been doing so for quite some time. Of course, they out what was going on; they realized in an instant that discussion on blackboard. Every time Neil asked a anticipate the departure of some students more than they were sitting by a yellow jacket's hole in the question, 35 students would try to answer it at the same others. "The class I was glad to see graduate was the ground, and began running in different directions. With time. This made for a strobe light effect on everyone's class that had seen me throw an overhead projector off the whole class scattered around, the breeze picked up computer for about an hour. "It reminded me not to ask the stage of CC313," Virginia remembers. and began to blow their notes toward the lake. Some questions that everybody knew the answer to," Neil As she was giving a CWC lecture, she tried to students tried to chase the notes, while the victims of said. adjust the overhead cart so the lecture notes would be the yellow jacket's stings tended to their wounds. The The Lettingas will take their many memories and easier to read. "I tried to move it and it didn't roll. I notes ended up in the lake; and the CWC small group experiences with them as they leave Bethel and begin to tried to do it casually, but then I gave it the fatal extra sought safety indoors. live many more stories in British Columbia. push." The cart stayed put; but the projector catapulted This experience left quite an impression on off of the stage and landed on an unsuspecting student's Virginia, "Now when stu­ desk. dents ask if we can go out­ The incident may have been quickly forgiven as a side on lovely days, I sim­ Treudian Qj& *A TA retrieved another projector, but it was far from for­ ply smile and just say no," gotten. "Thereafter, the students in that class would try she said. By Melissa Wolfe to guard my steps so I wouldn't trip and fall," Virginia Neil's story of an out­ "I always have this weird dream StaffWriter said. One day while Virginia was having coffee with a door class period was not involving Tibetan monks, where I'm friend at Perkins, some students came over, said hello, quite as traumatic for his locked inside this Tibetan monastery and slid her coffee pot and cup into the middle of the students. In a modern age What is the best dream you've ever and I can't get out, with all this red just table, leaving her friend to wonder what was going on. course while talking about had? everywhere." She was glad to finally put the experience behind her as the I960's, they staged a - Catherine Craigmyle, sen­ she watched the last of the students walk across the 60's rock concert in Kresse "It has something to do ior with Britney Spears. What more do you need to What is a particularly ran­ know?" dom or vivid dream you've — Brian Moss, junior had? [right] i; Mm'fmfi-: "When I was, like, five years "I just had one the other old, I had this dream where night where I inherited a Indians were trying to take Are Teaming Up large sum of money, so that was pretty over my house. I was there alone with cool...I ended up spending it on my brother and cousin, and there were To Save You Money camels, though...all of a sudden I was all these Indians surrounding the standing in this field of millions of house, in the trees and everything. We camels, all these big old had to hide inside the house. scary looking Nothing else ever happened, derms..." though. Bring in you school LD, - Grant Dawson, - Greg Lindblom. junior more [right] "I have strange dreams. I've Have you ever had been in the 1800s, I dreamed recurring dream? I was Legolas. I actually had a medieval dream once." "When I was little, I had - Catherine Craigmyle this repetitive dream, like from Indiana Jones, where there was this ball rolling What sort of a dream would you like through a maze on the wall, and when to have? it got to the end of the maze, it came out of the poster and crushed me to "It'd be like every video of the Foo I oii your meal Fighters, with a huge hand that just death. That's how I learned how to get out of my crib. I had to goes frvrooom. and with the jump out of it so I wouldn't • •• ' ';-«* • music and everything," get crushed." - Brian Moss

- Brian Oran, junior Pj '0f.- -.-•=* ethel College "I wouldn't have one. I © St. Paul "I always had one where don't want to dream some­ there was this witch on a thing and then wake up and rope, and she'd swing have it nol be real. It's just down and try to get me." w Tom foolery." - Grant Dawson - Carrie Ehlers. freshman Entertainment Wednesday, March 5, 2003 You Must and Shall listen to Derek Webb "Beloved." Christ warns the Church against listening to Musically, this album is not very different than any­ By Timothy Goddard such "salesmen and thieves / Preaching other than the thing Webb did with Caedmon's Call. Those looking Views Editor truth you've received." for something else will be disappointed, unless they are But, unlike many critics of the church, Webb never willing to take hard truths couched in beautiful lyrics as comes across as hypocritical. Whenever he points a fin­ recompense for what may be seen as a lack of musical For those to whom the name "Derek Webb*' means ger, he is aware that three more point right back at him, originality. as illustrated in the self-indicting "Nobody Loves Me": anything, it no doubt means "that guy in Caedmon's It will be available Mar. 25, Call who writes those angsty songs about girls." "I'm a dangerous crusader / 'Cause I Indeed, he is the man who penned angstful master­ need to tell the truth / So I'm turnin' pieces such as "Table for Two" (Forty Acres) and "What over tables / In my own living room." You Want" (Long Line of Leavers). But since getting Likewise, in "Crooked Deep Down," he married in Jan. 2001, presumably drying up one source sings "My life looks good I do confess / of angst, Derek Webb has turned his attentions to the You can ask anyone / Just don't ask my other angst-filled, male-female relationship in his life— real good friends / 'Cause they will lie to the tawdry, tumultuous love affair between Christ and you / Or worse they'll tell the truth." his bride, the Church. This sort of self-chastisement will not She Must and Shall Go Free is the first solo project surprise prior fans of Webb's gut- by Webb, who recently left Caedmon's Call to focus on wrenching honesty—and will hopefully similar solo projects. In it, Webb concentrates on win a few more. singing to and about the Church, which, he writes, he More importantly, Webb criticizes has gained "a fresh affection for ... it seems we know out of a heartfelt love for the church— all too little of who She is, how She should dress, or and unlike many who say the same, he what She was made for." sounds like he means it. The final track, In these eleven tracks, Webb offers Her a searing cri­ "The Church," was written for those tique. In "Crooked Deep Down," he sings as Christ Christians who style themselves as referring to the church: "There was a girl she was made Church-bashers: "I haven't come for for me / But stood me up our wedding day / And now only you / But for my people to pursue / that girl runs around on me / And she's drunk all the You cannot care for me with no regard time / But I died to make her mine." The song for her / If you love me you will love the "Wedding Dress" is, in large part, a direct response to church." Bruce Wilkinson's Prayer of Jabei teachings, while in Album cover for Derek Webb's solo debut. She Musi and Shall Go Free Out and AbOUt by Amy Lawrence Ingredients utilizes fresh ingredients

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care he takes in choosing his stone and his sensi­ By Cali Jirsa tivity to the potential of each stone. In creating his Contributing Writer works, he makes no preliminary sketches; rather, he prefers to create by seeing the specific possi­ bilities as he works with each stone. Sculptor Jesus Moroles left his home and stu­ Prior to hearing Moroles speak, I didn't see dio in the fittingly titled town of Rockport, Texas much subject matter in the pieces, because his to brave the uninviting Minnesota weather and works are primarily non-objective and are not fig- display his granite works in Bethel's Olsen ural. I have since come to see some of the work's Gallery. subject matter as a representation of natural ele­ His works, displayed Jan. 13 through Feb. 28, ments such as the sun or moon. Yet, I still find were a playful collection that the viewers moved, that other works are primarily formal. rocked, and sat on; some student even took the In Rockport, Moroles has his own factory to liberty to make music with them. Moroles desires control every step of his work. Most artists who for there to be an interaction between the viewing work on large-scale pieces send their work out for of the art and the artwork itself. His celebratory others to work on them, but Moroles chooses to works are meant to be played with and touched. do all of his work in his factory with the assis­ His works also involve a correlation between the tance of only his family and other staff. natural state of the rock and the influence of the Moroles attended the University of North photos by Radii artist. To demonstrate this, Moroles leaves about Texas where he studied art. After gradutaion, he fifty percent of the stone's surface untouched and took an apprenticeship with the Texan sculptor Two pieces of the Olsen Gallery installment by Jesus Morales in its natural state. Luiz Jimenez. He trained in When first looking at the exhibit, I found Italy using marble, but upon myself appreciating the aesthetics of the work. his return to Texas, Moroles The exhibition appealed to me, because of the chose to use granite because MAKE A DIFFERENCE! way the textures interact, the manner in which the he was drawn to the chal­ pieces appear to lenge. Moroles is a national­ test the limits of ly and internationally Make a difference while the stone, and the renowned artist. His works illusion that they have been displayed in defy gravity. Dallas, New York, Houston, working in the community After Moroles Santa Fe, and Washington, had given a pres­ D.C. and has had commis­ with people who have entation, I found sions on five continents. A an even deeper few years ago he was invited developmental disabilities. appreciation in to China, and upon returning the work. He home he did a series of five- spoke of his foot hanging disks shaped artistic methods like Chinese coins, with a Earn 10.50 - 15.75/hr while that include round hole in the center. One using power dia­ work out of this series was you gain great experience forschool , mond saws, drills displayed in the gallery at and grinders, as Bethel. Moroles' works are your resume, and for life. well as tradition­ unique because very few (Ask about our weekend pay differential) al tools. 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CLARION page twelve Arts & Entertainment .Wednesday, March 5, 2003 The windmills of reality fight back The Grammys awash By Jake Nyberg leaves fiscal sensibility and pragmatic cau­ tion at the door, entering into communion StaffWriter with the bizarre. He wasn't the first director in mediocrity to attempt a Quixote film-Orson Welles Terry Gilliam—Monty Python alum and spent the better part of three decades trying placed to cover up for the fact that By Wesley Burdine director of such films as Brazil, The Fisher to perfect his rendition, only to die before its no one good was nominated. If I King and 12 Monkeys-had always dreamed completion. Gilliam jokingly acknowledged StaffWriter judged by the Grammys, I would about bringing Don Quixote to life on the big the "cursed" nature of the film, even before have been depressed at the current screen. That dream became a reality when the first frame was captured. I lost hope in the Grammys years state of music. I mean, were they production commenced on "The Man Who Just weeks before shooting was slated to ago. They almost let Radiohead serious by nominating Nickelback begin, the film's budget was slashed from perform after nominating OK for "Record of the Year" or just try­ $40 million to $32 million-barely half of the Computer, but only if the band ing to have a big laugh at seeing S60 million that Gilliam initially requested. would play with the more main­ those guys try to dress up and get Other pre-production issues included work­ stream David Bowie. Only a year excited? ing with a truly multi-national cast and crew or so later, the Grammys could Eventually. Norah Jones just (including three Fellini-esque "giants"), have given a post-mortem Grammy started presenting herself with planning for difficult and potentially impos­ to Jeff Buckley for "Best Pop awards and thanking herself for the sible shooting locations, and training lead Vocal." Instead, they gave it to support. At the time, I had only actor Jean Rochefort, who, seven months Lenny Kravitz for—and this is the heard her two radio singles and had prior, didn't speak English. part that hurts—Fly Away. The last been impressed at their odd sound As the cameras began rolling, so did the time I can remember them doing amidst the olher radio singles. But snowball of problems. The outdoor location something credible was giving eight awards worthy? Since then, I for the first few days of shooting was next Lauryn Hill "Best Album of the borrowed the album, sat it down door to a NATO airbase; meaning F16 jets Year." with headphones, and gave it a would be noisily darting about all day. The And this year, the albums on top chance. She's good. The production thunderous roar of the planes proved to be a of just about every critic's harbinger—on the second day of shooting, the list (Wilco, Flaming Lips, skies grew dark and a downpour hit the set, Beck) were not even nom­ enveloping much of the equipment in mud. inated or shoved off into Naturally, insurance adjusters would soon be the "Best Alternative paying a visit. To make matters worse, Music Album" category. Rochefort, who was stricken with an un­ So you can see why I had cooperative prostate, attempted to shoot a no desire to watch this few horseback scenes in terrible pain and was year's Grammys. Terry Gilliam, well-known as a member of Montyforce d to return to France for additional med­ Then a friend called me Python and as a director of Brazil, The Fisher ical attention. The film was falling apart, and and told me she just King and 12 Monkeys, overcame many budgetaryGilliam' s investors (sixty of them!) had just watched Paul Simon and constraints with his most recent production. Tharrivee d on set to get a look. As the dream Art Garfukel playing Man Who Killed Don Quixote. unravels, a heartbreakingly comic glimpse of together. I soiled my pants genius under fire is presented. in envy and drove home Killed Don Quixote," Gilliam's adaptation of The stark irony in the film is the quixotic quickly to watch the the classic tale. What began as a promising nature of Gilliam's endeavor. He, like Don rest—maybe the project, combining the star power of Johnny Quixote, is at his best when he is just insane Grammys had learned then lesson. is minimal, but it's impressive at Depp with the creative mastery of Terry enough to believe in himself. This documen­ The picture came into focus, while how the slide guitars and accor­ Gilliam, quickly turned into an all-too-real tary is a must-see for fans of Terry Gilliam, I adjusted the antenna and—oh no, dions sneak in and out of earshot. lesson in Murphy's Law. and two hours well spent for anyone seeking Faith Hill. Now, I love me a bit of And she has a great voice. Gilliam's flair for the grandiose is no an in-depth look at filmmaking. Faith Hill as much as the next 21- It really is a good record. But is secret. As a true art visionary should, he year-old, but my hope was lost. it "Best Album of the Year," "Best Then found again—James Record of the Year," "Best Excuse Taylor playing with Yo-Yo Ma? to Get Norah Up Here Again," How cool is that? And Coldplay good? Compared to the other 2 follow, playing an insane amount of 0 coapoos °Nen,Betia choices it seems like a good enough nitch camp*** * wrong notes. The moment eventu­ choice. 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He averaged 8.2 By Jon Watters while Brodin finished with 10 points. in rebounding (7.9) and steals (2.4), points per game on the season, and shot StaffWriter "We knew that it was going to end while finishing second in scoring (20.4) over 40 percent from three point range. sometime, but it was tough to see it end and fourth in free throw percentage "Drew and I play the same style of like that," said Brodin. (.824). He is also one of the frontrunners ball," Madson said. "He knows when I'm Bethel ended the season with a 15-12 for MIAC player of the year. shooting the ball well, and I know when The men's basketball season ended in (12-8 in MIAC play) he's shooting well. It's been a blast com­ a shockingly abrupt manner last record. peting alongside him in games and Thursday night, as Gustavus edged "It has to be over against him in practice." Bethel 65-64." sometime, but it's really Madson played mostly off the ball, The Royals went up 64-63 after sen­ painful for the season to offering tough defense and clutch shoot­ ior guard Drew Brodin tipped in a end on such a contro­ ing. missed shot with eight seconds to play, versial call," Gilbert "It's been really sweet playing with and appeared to win the game when said. Joe. He's one of the best pure shooters Gustie Pete Newell's desperation fade­ Madson echoed I've ever seen. We came in together, and away hit the backboard as time expired. Gilbert's thoughts: "It have been really close ever since," However, a shooting foul was called was a tough call that the Brodin said. on the play, and Newell sunk two free official had to make, Wenell provided athleticism and floor throws, giving the Gusties a 65-64 lead. but I wish there was leadership at the point guard position. "I thought we played well enough to instant replay." "Jason is the quickest guy on the win and did what we needed to, but we The loss meant that team. He really opened himself up to the just came up a bit short," said senior five seniors, Brodin, team, and was a huge part of our suc­ guard Joe Madson. Brian Gahlon, Madson, Senior guard DrewBrodin pushes the hail past Gustavus cess," said Gilbert. Officials put 1.3 seconds back on the- Jason Wenell and Gahlon, a fifth-year senior, struggled clock after a long deliberation. Gilbert, have played their last game in a "Andy is as passionate about winning with injury and sickness throughout the "I knew the game wasn't over. We ran Bethel uniform. and being successful as anyone I have season, but the commitment and sacri­ the same play earlier in the year and got The group of seniors played with each ever met," said Brodin. "His work ethic fices he made for the team impacted the a good shot, so we knew that we had a other four years, and ended up not only rubs off on everybody, and brings up the other seniors. chance," said Brodin. as close teammates but as best friends. entire team." "Brian is an incredible guy. He really Senior Andy Gilbert threw a half- Brodin relished the chance to play bas­ As one of the MIAC's premier play­ showed me a lot about what it means to court bullet to sophomore forward Travis ketball with the people he was closest to, ers, Gilbert has made numerous adjust­ be a Christian athlete," said Gilbert. Jones. Jones immediately dropped a and noted the unique basketball experi­ ments to his game throughout the season, However, several key players return touch pass to a cutting Brodin, who was ence. knowing that opponents are focusing on for Bethel. wide open 25 feet from the basket. "It was unlike any team I've ever been shutting him down. Junior center John Jacobs finished However, the rushed shot bounced off on," he said. "The focus was on giving "I ended up playing a little more post second on the team in scoring (10.6) and the rim as time expired. gifts to God, and the coaches were at the end of the season, and it opened up rebounding (6.6). "It was two good teams battling it out. always influencing us to keep our focus the offense for some of the other guys," Also back in the post is Jones, the There was the playoff atmosphere, with on him. The relationships on the team Gilbert said. MIAC's leading shot blocker. In the the crowd going nuts—it's what you really picked me up." Brodin, Madson and Wenell were key backcourt, the Royals return junior guard practice for," said Gilbert. "There has to Gilbert was the most accomplished of members of Bethel's backcourt for four Joe Dychoff, and sophomore guard Tim be a loser, but it was still a shock the way the group, ending his career as Bethel's seasons. Gilbert, who showed a lot of poise late in the game ended." sixth all-time leading scorer with 1,493 Brodin was a sharpshooter who the season. Gilbert notched a game-high 23 career points. played the bulk of his time at point guard Women's track and field closing out indoor season

By B. J. Hermerding ninth place in the 800-meter run. see how they do in the outdoor season." competition is also a step up," said Freshman Laura Turner took eighth StaffWriter The Lady Royals have some solid up Herman. "Our distance team is really place in the shot-put, while school record and coming runners in Luhrs and fellow unified and we have a lot of fun together, holder senior co-captain Becky Madvig freshman Kristin Herman, who both run we all get along really well. It's been fun The women's track team, coming off took ninth place in the weight throw. the 800-meter and are up in the top seeds running with a team who are all commit­ a successful meet a few weeks back, had Sophomore Tricia Steele jumped her in the MIAC this season. ted to the same purpose." their hands full at the University of way to sixth place finish in the high The major key to the distance team's Herman continued, "We're ail a little Minnesota on Feb. 22. jump. While most of the Royals points success this season is the difficult work­ bit nervous, but we are going to go in The Lady Royals had a chance to go have been coming from the sprints this outs that they run throughout the week. there and give it our best and not worry up against some of the best NCAA season, they also have a young and With Saturday usually being a meet so much about our time." Division I and II talent this season. extremely talented group of distance run­ day, the distance team typically takes a The distance team has high hopes While there were few outstanding per­ ners led by senior captain Amy Frost. long run on Sunday. The beginning of going into the Conference meet this formances at the meet, the Royals still "We are doing fairly well this season," the week consists of two hard workouts, Friday and Saturday at St. Olaf. managed to drop significant time off began Frost. "We have a lot of new girls a ladder in the SRC, or if they the weath­ "I think our expectations are high," their scores. out. I am the only returning distance run­ er is nice, they go outside and will usual­ said Frost. "We have some good seeds, Some of the better performances came ner, and all the rest [of the runners] are ly run pickups. but we need to drop some seconds in from junior Shanelle Lee and senior freshmen." On easy days to rest their legs, a 30 to order to do well. There are some pretty Alicia Wakefield. Lee streaked to an "I would say that we are moving along 40 minute run will be the workout of high expectations as well for the fresh­ eighth place finish in the 60-meter dash, well. There have been a lot of injuries as choice for the team. man runners, in distance as well as the while Wakefield took an outstanding far as shins go, but times have been Adapting to the running conditions of sprints. I think this team is doing better fourth place in the 400-meter dash. good. We have a lot of good 800-meter the distance team can be hard for some than last year, everything is really com­ Other notable performances came runners and the freshmen are really young freshmen runners. ing together." from freshman Rachel Luhrs who took showing improvement over the course of 'The workouts are a lot harder and the indoor season. It will be exciting to different titan in high school, and the CLARION Sports Wednesday, March'5, 2003 page fourteen Athlete of the Issue Grant's Scribblings him exactly why he called the foul, and Becki Madvig, Women's Track and Field By Grant W. Dawson how the kid can avoid making the same StaffWriter mistake next time. Her current record was made at the And the kids love him for it. By Rachel Head University of Minnesota, 41 ft. 7 in. The coaches are gaga over him, too, StaffWriter She has enjoyed being a captain and Ladies, what's the only thing sexier because Ryan really knows the game. leader for the team. than an athletic guy swooping past He's quick and decisive with his calls "There are a lot of expectations," other athletic guys and depositing a ball Senior Becki Madvig has been on and I never saw a coach argue with him she said, "people look up to you." in a hoop? the track and field team since her the entire game. Even when he over­ Madvig started What's that? freshman year. She turned a key call by the other referee out running for track, You don't know? is now one of four with less than a minute to play, no one in seventh grade, as It's the man in the black and white captains for argued. He makes the right call no mat­ something fun to do. who can call that athletic guy for trav­ women's track and ter what the impact will be. In eighth grade, she eling. field. Now 1 know I've at least piqued the started throwing Nothing should turn you on more "I like track interest of all the available women here after a back injury than a tight-shirted, black high-top because it's an indi­ at this institution, but I'm betting some kept her from run­ wearing referee, glistening in his own vidual sport but you of you are still not convinced he's a ning. perspiration, running baseline to base­ still have the team total Mr. Right. You might say, "he's Outside of track, line. aspect," said only doing his job." this athletic training And the sexiest are not NBA blind Madvig about her WRONG. major plays the mice or NCAA Divison I zebras. sport. Ryan is a volunteer. At the end of the piano and says she No, no; the hottest refs are the youth Madvig is a season, he will receive no compensa­ also likes to crochet. refs. Because honestly, what's more thrower on the team. tion for nine Saturdays of work. Madvig enjoys attractive than a guy who's good with During indoor sea­ How can a girl ask for anything more track because, as she said, "You make kids? son she competes in the 20 pound than a guy who does his community a lot of lasting friends...We've been I went and watched Bethel sopho­ weight and shotput. For outdoor service without the supervision of a through a lot." more Ryan Taylor referee a bunch of Madvig participates in disc, hammer parole officer? She encourages peoples to join, third graders at a church in Maplewood and javelin, though she said "outdoor The best part about all of this, saying "Anyone who ran in high two Saturdays ago, and let me tell you, definitely" is her favorite. though, is that he's refereeing the tour­ school or wants to stay in shape should this guy is a saint. This season, Madvig has broken the nament for the little munchkins right go out for track." After getting up at 7:30 a.m. to arrive 20 pound weight record three times. here at Bethel College the weekend of at the gym by 8:00 a.m., he's shaking March 14-16. I'm sure he wouldn't hands with the coaches of each team, mind if a large crowd showed up to see introducing himself to the other referee a lot of entertaining low-skill basketball and helping some church employees set Track and field sneak peek and his expert officiating. up chairs—all the while stopping to "It's all about the kids," said Ryan. teach a kid to dribble with his head up, "I love to see them have a good time. or to bring his elbow in while shooting. Q&A with three pentathletes It's my job to keep the game moving When the game starts, you can see and to teach them about the game of Q: Who is the best? why Ryan is an education major The By Anna Novak basketball-When some little third grad­ RD: Justin man already teaches like it's his job. StaffWriter er scores Ms first basket and his face AR: Justin When he blows his whistle to call a lights up, that makes it all worthwhile." JS: I don't know what I am supposed to foul, he puts his arm around the I think all the ladies would agree say to that. slaphappy youngster and whispers to with me that that's a good call, ref. While many of the track and field Q: Who do you think will do best? competitors compete in only one event, RD: It's gonna come down to the wire. there are three men on the Bethel track JS: Well, Ryan is really good at pretty Q: Anything else you want to add? AR: The pentathlon is great, it is a lot and field team who will be competing in much everything. So probably him. JS: It is sweet doing the pentathlon, of fun to do and it is fun for the team to the MIAC pentathlon this Thursday. AR: Probably not me. cause afterwards Coach takes you out to watch us compete. Everybody on the a really nice place, like Khan's. team helps us out with the various They are: junior Justin Speck, junior Q: What's your best event? AR: That's my best event. Um, it's just events and it is great to get to work with Aaron Robertson, and sophomore Ryan RD: Probably the hurdles. fun to get to do a bunch of different so many different coaches and athletes. Davis. The pentathlon consists of the fol­ AR: The after-meet suppers. lowing events: long jump, high jump, 55- JS: The long jump. stuff. meter hurdles, 1000-meter run and the Q: How do you think you will match up RD: You get shot put. overall in the MIAC? to know all the other In a candid conversation, I talked to RD: Well there is one guy from multi-even- the three men about their competition. Hamline that's going to be pretty incredible and probably untouchable. ters, which is definitely Q: Why did you become a pentathlete? But after that it should be up for grabs. a plus. Speck: Because I am decent at a lot of JS: It should be a pretty tight competi­ JS: Yeah it things but not really good at one, so I can tion. We will all have our strengths, but kind of spread it out and look better. it will be close in the end. is really fun Robertson: I don't have any really huge Q: Who is the most attractive? since we strengths as far as particular events but I RD: Justin Speck and Aaron Robertson compete can do a lot of things well and so it is just tied. against all another way to contribute to the team. AR: I am the one without a girlfriend, the same Davis: I thought it would be pretty fun that might say something. people and with some intense competition, getting JS: I am gonna say Ryan Davis with the we get to to compete against Justin and Aaron and long hair, or Aaron Robertson in his know them all the rest of the MIAC guys. spandex. pretty well. Royal pentathletes Aaron Robertson. Ryan Davis and Justin Speck CLARION Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Sports page fifteen Women's basketball concludes season with loss to Tommies a big finish with 18 points. St. Kate's, who ended up narrow­ By Emily Hilk St. Thomas was not the only playoff ly missing a MIAC playoff berth. StaffWriter contender that the Royals faced in the The Royals got off to a good start final stretch of their season. Earlier that by posting a quick 8-0 lead week, the team traveled to St. Peter to before St. Kate's began fighting The women's basketball team finished take on the Gustavus team who finished back. their season last Saturday with a 57-76 their regular season ranked ninth nation­ When the home learn eventu­ loss to St. Thomas. Even though the sea­ ally and tied for the regular season ally gained the lead, the Royals son finished up MIAC champi­ did not let them get too far away. with a small string onship. At the half, St. Kate's held on to of losses, the The Gusties their lead by only one point. Royals played proved to be a In the second half, the Royals hard until the end. tough match, as fought back to tie the score a few Coming out two of their limes, but they never held the strong in their last players exceed­ lead again. When time ran out, game, the Royals ed the 20 point they had been defeated by a score stuck with the mark. Their of 67-57. Junior forward Katie playoff-bound final total was Stensunrud led the team in both 84 to Bethel's points (25) and rebounds (11). Tommies for most Freshman post Anna Cunningham at the stripe of the first half. It 60. Freshman The last game marked the end was a quick 12 post Anna of head coach John Herbrechtsmeyer's The Lady Royals' final record in the point run at the Cunningham first season here at Bethel. MIAC, a conference which contains end of the half, led the Royals Rogne commented on the many posi­ three of the nation's top NCAA Division however, that put in scoring with tive things that Herbrechtsmeyer brought III teams, was 5-17. St. Thomas up by 16, followed to the team this year. She said that he Despite finishing near the bottom of 14 going into the closely by brought a "passion for the game in every the conference standings, Rogne pointed break. Lundeen and part of his coaching" and that he never out that that the Royals still deserve The Tommies Senior guard Kristin Lundeen shoots a free throw fellow senioquir t or gave up, even during frustrating respect. were able to hold forward parts of the season. "Our record doesn't show how close we were," she said. "We put in the same their lead to double digits for most of the Michelle Rogne, who also led the team Under his leadership, the Royals fin­ effort and heart." second half and eventually won the game in rebounds. ished with a record of 6-19, which marks by 19. Senior guard Kristin Lundeen had In one of the most exciting games in an improvement from last year's record recent weeks, the Royals traveled to face of 4-21. Men's indoor track and field season winding down MIAC Championships up next for Royals

By Anna Novak 4x400-meter relay. Hermerding and sophomore Ryan Davis finished fifth and StaffWriter seventh, respectively, in the 55-meters, while sophomore Joel Dishinger came in sixth in the 600-meters. The indoor season for men's track and The conference championships is the field is winding down, as the team only final meet of the men's indoor season. It has one remaining meet—the MIAC will be held at St. Olaf on March 7 and 8. championships. "Indoor season is finally winding The team made the short trek to the down and we have the conference staring University of Minnesota for the at us," senior captain Mike Krause said. Snowshoe Open on Friday, Feb. 21. "But we are looking forward to seeing Highlights included sophomores Jon some of the best performances of the Silva, B. J. Hermerding and Chad Person year on the track at conference." who finished 15th, 16th, and 17th, Because of their success thus far, the respectively, in the 200-meter dash, all team has a good chance of finishing well against primarily NCAA Division I and in overall MIAC standings. II schools. Fellow sophomore Jeremy "We need to stick to the basics. If we Williams finished first in his heat, and can do that then we will do well," Coach sixth overall, in the 600-meter dash with Christian Johnson said. a stunning performance; and Joel "I am very excited to see what we can The men's track and field leam is: Dischinger who finished first in his heat do at conference," agreed Head Coach Last row: Winstead Kirkpatrick. Reed Weber. Nathan Lemke Mike Goldman. "It is really up in the air, Third Row: Coach Jim Timp. Mike Nordin, Galen Nelson, Dave Karlson, Mike Hansen. and ninth overall and made a PR in the Joe Boone, Jay Pound, Tyler Lindquist, Jeremy Williams, Jon Murray, Josh Mooney, B.J. we are going against some of the most 800-meter run. Hermerding, Coach Mike Goldman Last Saturday, the team traveled south intense competition I have seen. We just Second Row: Justin Kamphenkel, Nick Jones, Joel Dischinger, Adam Erickson, Chris to Northfield, Minn, to the St. Olaf cam­ need to finish off indoor season well to Minor, Aaron Robertson, Chad Person, Justin Speck, Mike Krause, Jon Silva, Ryan pus. Bethel had several top ten perform­ have a good springboard into outdoors." Davis. Kyle Peterson ances on the day, including the 400- Bottom Row: Trainers/Managers Merilee Hermerding and Anna Novak meter, 600-meter, 1000-meter and the Not Shown: Tony Ciro. Leif DeVaney, Malt Eggen, Bryan Lemke, Mike Ray, Caleb Snodgrass, Dan Storey, John Lawrey CLARION Sports Wednesday, March 5, 2003 page sixteen Men's club volleyball continues stretch of dominant play years of coaching experience in Practices have progressed from basic The biggest struggle for the team has By Bill Lent exchange for equal playing time and drills and scrimmaging to a preplanned been putting away teams in the early Editor-in-Chief laid-back practices. format that specifically addresses indi­ going. During the St. John's match. "I am constantly pushing for perfec­ vidual and team weaknesses. Bethel took an early 6-0 lead before tion," said Jones. "When [the players] "I don't accept excuses, which is allowing the Johnnies to pull within "Dictatorship" has won out over think they have learned a lot, I want to something they have been used to," three at 7-4. "democracy" on the men's club volley­ move them to the next level." added Jones. "Don't give me excuses— "We play down to our competition." ball team. Jones also demands a more construc­ give me results." said Jones. "[Instead] we need to blow Ever since his invitation to coach the tive balance between work and play. The latest results have come in the those teams off the court." team after a 5-12 start last form of victories over the club teams Since Feb. 7, Merritt has contributed year, the team has gone 66- from the University of Minnesota, UW- 93 aces, 80 digs and 125 kills; 86 aces, 21 under the new head Stout, St. Cloud and St. John's. With 503 assists and 32 stuffs for Berg; and coach and current those victories, the team won their sec­ junior Greg Schmidt has padded the Commissioner of the NIVC ond divisional tournament of the year team stats with 82 aces, 144 kills and 32 (Northern Intercollegiate and has their sights set for the conference stuffs. Other major contributers include Volleyball Conference) Jose tournament on March 22-23 in Mankato. freshman outside hitter Brian Bomgren Jones. Most recently, the "We are running on all cylinders," said and junior outside hitter Andy Kimball. Royals went 4-0 in the senior co-captain Nate Merritt. "We've Regarding team stats, the team is home tournament last never had this good of a team." passing in a 600-700 range (for every 10 Saturday. Of the 16 teams that are entered into passes, 6-7 are "perfect"), meaning, they Prior to Jones' arrival, the conference tournament, Mankato, are heavy favorites heading into the tour­ each player shared playing Michigan Tech. and Eau Claire pose the nament. time and coaching responsi­ biggest threat standing in the way of the However, Jones is still concerned with bilities equally. Once Jones team's first NIVC Tournament maintaining consistency and intensity agreed to coacli the team Championship since its existence. among the less formidable opponents. midway through the season "A lot of teams are going to be gun­ "Until the last whistle is blown, we last year, players have cho­ ning for us [in Mankato]," said sopho­ could easily be pulled apart," said Jones. sen to submit to Jones' "no- Sophomore Eric Berg and senior Nate Merritt team-up for a more setter and co-captain Dale Berg. "We need to continue to do the little stuff in the face of the opposition nonsense" approach and 23 "We'll need to bring our A-game." things right." Baseball takes opening swings, kicks off season with split vs. Loras 0 victory. help from strong pitching from sophomore Ben Willett. By Sarah Grono Junior co-captain Jason Steffenhagen started on the Loras was held to a meager two-hit game. Sports Editor mound for the Royals in the first game. Bethel only Sophomore designated hitter Peter Harrel drove in managed four hits against Loras, however, and stranded three runs, while freshman first baseman Dane Hansen seven men on base. added two RBIs. Signs of spring appeared as Royal baseball kicked Despite solid pitching from Steffenhagen, senior The series marked the first games for Royals new off its season Feb. 25 with a doubleheader at the Steve Anderson, sophomores Justin Haddock and head coach Greg Indlecoffer. Metrodome against Loras College. Craig Hawkinson, the Duhawks scratched a run across Indlecoffer brings a large amount of experience to The Royals split the series with the Duhawks, losing the plate in the top of the seventh inning to win the Bethel, including 1989-1998 as the top assistant for the the first contest 1-0, but ending the late night with a 7- game. Royals. He arrived full-time in January, grabbing the In the second game, the Royal offense got hot with helm of a team who only won nine games last season. "It's been very intense," Indlecoffer said of the tran­ sition time. "Any time you come in in the middle of a school year, it's going'to be difficult. I've needed to „ WILD recruit my own players, in a sense, and get my vision for the program." STUDENT RUSH Once again, the Royals have a team of primarily underclassmen. However, many of them got significant FOR ONLY $29, COLLEGE STUDENTS 25 AND UNDER CAN PURCHASE SPECIAL playing time last season. WILD STUDENT RUSH TICKETS IN THE LOWER BOWL FOR WILD HONE CAKES. Steffenhagen and junior co-captain Ricky Saintey THESE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO FACE-OFF AND MAY will provide an upperclassman presence, along with Anderson, who is the team's lone senior. ONLY BE PURCHASED AT THE XCEL ENERGY CENTER BOX OFFICE. Thus far, the Royals are concentrating on developing as a team, along with preparing for their spring break UPCOMING GAMES: games down in Ft. Myers, Fla. Indlecoffer said that the practice routine has been MARCH 4 vs. NEW JERSEY 7:00 PM m basic for the team. MARCH 12 vs. DALLAS 7:00 PM "We keep things simple," he said. "Practices are pur­ poseful. Skills and drills are intentional." MARCH 14 vs. NASHVILLE 7:00 PM The Royals begin their MIAC season April 1 at home against Concordia-St. Paul, and hope to vie for a trip to MAXIMUM FOBB CO TICKETS CIM BE PURCHASED. MUST PROVIDE VALID STUDENT ID. TICKETS SUBJECT TO •vaiLaBiLrrY. the MIAC playoffs. While he knows that winning games will heal wounds left from last year's disappointing season, Indlecoffer is not losing sleep over comparisons to pre­ *^^> OF 18,000 vious seasons. "The past is the past," he said. "I'm here to carry a vision for the future."