The New Library/Technology Building Inches Closer to Reality By Anne Podoll Have you heard about it? The new firm with much architectural experience, has also been gathered in a variety of ways, also have to be a key feature of the new library/technology center? Right now it's including the Gangelhoff center, but it does from the inclusion of a student on the LBTF space. The current building is not particular- only in people's minds, but it's moving not have much experience doing libraries. to a meeting on November 11 at which stu- ly flexible, especially since the stacks area of quickly into reality. The present building Because of this weakness, it formed a part- dents could make their concerns known. the 1951 building is not adaptable to any dates to 1951, and the steps leading up to the nership with MS&R, which has designed Feedback can also be submitted on the bul- other need and is not wheelchair accessible. new building have been a long time in the The new space will need to last for many making. years, and in order to do so, it will have to After the 1951 library was built, keep up with the changing demands of the Concordia University had envisioned build- times. ing a new library by the early 1970s. That The current plan is to building never came to be. The 1951 library keep the library facility at was expanded into part of the classroom the current site and to building in 1984, which met many of the redesign and expand what growing needs of the library. Several years is currently there. As the later, computers were integrated into the architects begin to develop library. That was phase one of plans that more concrete plans that also called for the addition of a third floor will give a better estimate and a TV studio. of the price, it is possible When a library study committee began to that the site recommenda- meet in 1996, the original plans were tion will change due to cost. The current site deemed inadequate. For that reason, the is ideal because it is in the center of campus committee began to look at other options. and therefore can serve as a crossroads. As time went on, the study committee devel- However, if it would be significantly cheaper oped into a sitting committee. Finally, the to use another space for the library, relocat- Board of Regents recognized the library as a ing the library may be considered. The fund- building project in January 1998, which ing, which will be coordinated by the Office allowed the formation of the Library of Advancement, must be secured before Building Task Force (LBTI-0. The LBTF many libraries, including the US Senate letin board at the entrance to the library or building can begin; therefore, construction then began the process of selecting an archi- library. This pairing of skills will work to directly to Dr. Glenn Offermann, at offer- could begin anywhere from six weeks to six tect. give Concordia the best facility possible. [email protected] . All the input will be years after the conceptual drawings are com- After several months of proposals and Right now, the LBTF is still gathering taken into consideration as the architects pleted. interviews, an architect was finally selected information about the best way to design the begin their schematic drawings of the new in September. The project will be actually new space. Input has been sought from the space in December. a team effort between two architectural com- faculty about what they believe the new However, no matter what needs will be panies, TKDA and MS&R. TKDA is a local building needs. Student input on the project fulfilled by the new library, flexibility will Concordia's Budget Balanced, Institute Is Sound By Christopher Fink

Concordia University's rumored $1 mil- president at Concordia University, "it was Force had issued its report. Dr. Loma answers that would be asked by department lion dollar budget shortfall has been avoid- through the teamwork of Cabinet members Meyer, former CU professor and member staff and faculty, which in turn helped to ed without any major cuts or personnel and department heads that a balanced budg- of the board, and Dick Peters, former chair- "cut costs, in relevant ways to the loss. On Friday, October 30, the final et was achieved." man of the Institution without affecting the quality of touches were put in place for a $17.6 mil- While the budget planning finance com- instruction." Once the task force had com- lion dollar budget for the 1998-1999 school process for the next year is usu- mittee chaired pleted their report in April, it was presented year, which constitutes a 12% increase ally completed in January or this task force. to Concordia's Board of Regents in May. from last year's budget. In addition, most February, this year's budget The task faculty and staff members can expect an planning process started later. force's pur- increase in pay beginning in January 1999. The Cabinet wanted to wait until pose was to Budget continued on page 2 According to Kay Madson, executive vice the President's Special Advisory Task develop a set of -anticipated questions and News

Teaching in China By Lynn Adams Public Relations Manager China, a country that has been closed English and build relationships with the that were created and the friendships that time I walk past my students and get that off from the rest of the world for years, is Chinese. The Chinese whole-heartedly were made through roller-skating, shop- kind of reception." now slowly opening up. The largest coun- welcome these teachers into their schools, ping, teaching in class, playing "Uno," or Amy and Lydia are in China through a try in the world is up and coming in the homes, and lives. This past summer 130 singing "My Heart Will Go On" still thrive full scholarship through ELIC. They are news and in the economic world. college students traveled to China through today through letters and e-mails. teaching at Guangdong Country Garden However, there is a need in China. That the Camp China program, which lasts for Currently, two students, Lydia Wittman school, the largest private boarding school need it is to be effective in the six weeks. At and Amy Klein, are spending a year in in China. Although there are struggles and world market. Chinese stu- the end of the China teaching with ELIC. Lydia writes in frustrations that come along with teaching dents need to know English trip, ELIC was her newsletter, "My kindergartners are in a foreign country, both Lydia and Amy and they need native speakers informed that awesome! I get to teach them for 17 class are finding their strength in God and the to teach them. What an awe- the Chinese offi- periods each week, including oral English fact that the "McDonald's menu is bilin- some opportunity. You could cials would like classes, Activity (game) periods, PE class- gual, and French Fries taste the same in go teach English and impact to have at least es, and even a piano class. My favorite China as they do in the U.S." Amy and the lives of the leaders of the world's 300 teachers next summer. The call to part of teaching is them — their instant Lydia will be in China for the next nine largest country. China is overwhelming. affection and eagerness to please me, their months and ask for your support through Recently there have been a number of I was on that trip to China this summer energy inside and outside the classroom, prayer. students from CSP who have had the and had a life-changing experience. My and their amazing ability to absorb a com- God is opening huge doors in China, as opportunity to travel to China through a class of eight Chinese high school students, pletely new language." Amy expresses her China opens its doors to the world. Is God program called English Language Institute ages 13 to 18, stole my heart and probably joy and awe in the excitement of the chil- calling you to China? If you are interested China (ELIC). This is a program that sends taught me more than I taught them. Being dren she teaches in China by saying, "I in teaching in China for a summer or college students to China to teach English able to share my life with them was truly once created chaos by walking into my sec- whole year, you can contact Dr. Eunice as a second language to Chinese students. an honor and a humbling experience. tion's dining hall during lunch, inciting all Streufert at X 8707 or myself Lynn Adams ELIC has a dedication to sending Spirituality, which I so often take for grant- 250 of my little rascals (I mean students) to at X 8356. May God bless you in your Christian teachers to China, Mongolia, ed, was something that was almost com- yell, 'Miss Amy! Good Afternoon, Miss decision. Vietnam, and other Asian countries to teach pletely missing from their lives. The bonds Amy!' at the same time. I am awed each

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The Board of Regents is comprised of 13 individuals from various communi- Dr. Holtz Retiring ties such as education and clergy are by Heather Sandberg all members of the Lutheran Church- Over the years Concordia has had 40th anniversary. has been fortunate to do something over Missouri Synod (but not employed by many great professors who have dedicated Over the years, Dr. Holtz has taught the years that he has truly enjoyed. Concordia). The Board approved the their lives to improving the school for the twenty-eight different classes, eighteen of Although Dr. Holtz has seen a change in report as a tool for planning the budg- students. These professors have helped to which he has developed himself. Dr. Holtz this institution, he has also seen the stu- et. develop curriculum commented that his favorite class to dents' priorities change. Dr. Holtz remem- The key to avoiding a deficit was and prepare stu- teach was Field Biology (Ornithology bers the late1960's and early 1970's when to cut $300,000 of depreciation money dents to thrive in a close second) because it took him students were more involved with issues that was originally intended for the their futures. They into the outdoors. Dr. Holtz's and not so busy with their jobs. budget. Dr. Winegarden, Chairman of have also helped favorite animal is Nevertheless, there Faculty Senate and a representative of ease the transitions the bird. When was never a day the faculty in the budget planning, of the institution asked what his that he didn't want likened depreciation to the act of pur- from a high school favorite bird was, to come to work. chasing a new car; "As soon as you (or another college) to a university. This he smiled and said, "The He has really drive it off the lot, the value goes year another great professor and person, one I'm going to see enjoyed the stu- down." The budget committee intends Robert Holtz Ph.D., has left the Concordia next." dents and would to set aside money for depreciation of community and entered into retirement. Although Dr. Holtz is like to remind the school's capital assets, or hard Robert Holtz holds an M.A. in Zoology officially retired, he is them to "take goods such as the Gangelhoff Center and Botany and a Ph.D. in Education. He still teaching part-time enough time to and Pearson Theatre. Winegarden has been teaching at Concordia and advising read and think." continued, "We are operating just fine, (high school, college, and uni- students. So although we but if we don't put money back into versity) for 36 years. Dr. With his say good-bye to a the campus, it will be devalued." He Holtz came to Concordia in "time off," great professor, we added, "We cut expenses and revenue, 1962 to fill in for Dr. Buegel, Dr. Holtz will continue to but no one knows how accurate they who was teaching for a year at plans to travel cherish the contri- are. That's the unknown." the University of Minnesota. and go bird- Robert Holtz sharing some final butions he has Concordia hopes to start using a Before coming to Concordia, ing as much words of wisdom. made. Dr. Holtz, three-year budget in the future, which Dr. Holtz acted as a Director as possible. thank you for your will help with long term planning. of Religion Education while he He already has a trip planned many years of service and may God bless This budget will emphasize started a Lutheran elementary , later this month to Texas and a your retirement. Concordia's seven strategic priorities, school in Albany, New York. trip to Costa Rica over semes- which are listed on its web-page. The Dr. Holtz noted that the ter break with one of his class- bottom line, according to Madson, "is school still stands today and es. - that the budget has been balanced for has recently celebrated its Dr. Holtz remarked that he this year." Dial-Up: Two Views on this Perplexing Situation

Lack of Dial-up Leaves Dial-Up Access: What happened??? Students Unconnected

By Jason T. Moran By Chris Fink

It is hard to be a student at Technology Fee. Nevertheless, we need Due to a delay in service from agreement settled at USWest in early Concordia University this year and not to wait for USWest and MCI to commit USWest, Concordia's laptop dial-up.sys- September are that USWest no longer hear talk of the dial up access delay. to an installation date. USWest and tem is not functioning. This is making pays their employees overtime, and that What exactly is happening? Read on to MCI are contacted often, and the issue some students frustrated by the inconven USWest is not required to give out project find out. has been brought to the Vice ience. A start up date of October 1, 1998, deadlines to customers until two or three During the last two weeks emails Presidential level with both companies. determined by days before they will be have been sent out and notices placed Concordia has also filed a complaint USWest, was given to completed. USWest is in the bulletin. All these things in an with the Public Utilities Commission. students when the serv- not granting a refund of attempt to clear up a problem with In the mean time access has been ice was not ready at the money already paid gaining access via dialup to the student provided throughout the campus. The the beginning of the to them by Concordia, network from off-campus. What has maximum number of ports available school year which was ry says Lamott. caused the problem limiting access to have been activated in UMOJA, the original plan. According to Dr. Eric Unfortunately, USWest the network? The answers can be SEASA, Gangelhoff, access extra ports Lamott, director of technology at has a monopoly of the local phone service found in this excerpt from an email have been installed in Tier Zero, and Concordia, USWest is pointing to their market, so there is little that Concordia attachment given to me by Deb Concordia Information & Technology is recent strike as a reason for the delay. can do. Although someone from the tech- Haselman, Coordinator of Academic doing what it can to get dialup. - This delay has left commuting students nology department has been in contact Computing. Improving access throughout campus is without off-campus Internet or E-mail with USWest daily, "They (USWest) are Last summer CSP signed an agree- a constant process. access since the beginning of the semes- playing politics," said Lamott. ment with MCI to install telephone Haselman reports that she has ter. The hardware and equipment required lines and to have two T-1 lines (extra received many suggestions from the The dial-up service was setup to give for the dial-up system is already setup, fast phone lines) installed. In student body the same access to students, such as com- says Lamott. Once USWest starts work- St. Paul, USWest is responsible on how to muters, who are not always on campus. ing on the system, Lamott states that, for installing the T-1 lines. work around Now, some of those students are finding "After a couple days of troubleshooting, it USWest went on strike causing this problem. themselves at a disadvantage, because should be running within a week." While us to wait for a resolution. She thanks they are not able to have the same infor- a message from the help desk first advised When the strike was resolved, everyone for mation access. Plus, they were required students to contact USWest, Breitbarth the installation was rescheduled their patience to pay an annual technology fee of $800 later recanted the statement. Lamott is not to late September. According to and says that for a laptop that now only offers limited recommending students call USWest the email attachment, "In late such sugges- uses. Jonathan Breitbarth, coordinator of because his department uses a special September, USWest stated that addi- tions are always welcome as the office the help desk, says that "For the most service code which enables them to reach tional repeaters and power supplies continues to work with MCI and part, people have been polite," but the someone there who is familiar with the would be needed in the Midway central USWest to make progress. In the frustration has been expressed, prompting situation, something students would find office to allow for the installation of the meantime Information & Technology two recent e-mails sent by the desk in an difficult to do. Lamott also said that the T-ls. Both MCI and USWest are reluc- has promised to keep the student body attempt to clarify their position in the "Biblia" system, which let students dial in tant to commit to a specific installation *informed of developments and to help ordeal. While he understands the situa- from off campus during the summer, is no date." us with access. tion is frustrating, he added that it is longer available. The technology depart- What does all this mean? It means beyond the desk's control. ment is asking students to be patient, as that all the systems have been bought Some of the stipulations of a contract the situation is out of their control. and paid for by our Educational

Laptops: Student Godsend or Security Headache By Corey Kuhnau

With just your school ID and your sig- ed, even for • Purchase a security device from nature, the helpdesk will issue you a brand a few min- the bookstore. new laptop. Unfortunately, it takes signifi- utes. • Check with your parents to see if cantly less effort for you to lose it. As sev- • Do not you are covered under their homeown- eral CSP students can attest to, sometimes prop doors ers insurance. If not, get your own stu- it only takes a little bad luck. in your dent insurance (policies are available Already this year, at least three students dorm/resi- in Centennial Hall). have had their laptops stolen, two from dent hall. A final suggestion is to watch out for their resident halls. The portability of the computer makes them an attractive item to • Report • When your fellow classmates. If you see someone steal. It only takes one misfortune for suspicious you leave, walk off without their laptop, stop them. someone to have one stolen from them. individuals place your Working together we can help protect each Nobody can prevent all crimes, but there to security. laptop in a other from becoming a Saint Paul Police are prevention measures you can take to minimize becoming a victim. • When secure, out of theft statistic. Suggestions to help prevent the theft of you leave site place in your laptop your room, close the drapes, especially your room. • Always remember to lock your if you are on door and windows. the ground • Do not • Never leave your laptop unattend- level. leave your laptop in your car. News

Special Political Correspondent Waste not, Want not: Printing on

Andrew Lemley Campus

From Professional Wrestling to Governor: Jesse By JoVan N. Braham News Editor Jesse Ventura was the Reform Party The Ultimate Warrior, Jake the Snake, and Printing on campus has become a "hot" Estimated Cost Candidate for governor of Minnesota. He Junk Yard Dog were his adversaries in the issue since the implementation of the lap- The purchase price for an additional was up against admirable opponents Skip ring. Since those days he has had a radio top campus at CSP. The following infor- Hewlett Packard Laser Jet 4Si printer Humphrey (Democratic party) and Norm talk show where he is not afraid to speak' mation is designed to give a cost benefit ranges from $3,000.00 to $4,000.00. The Coleman (Republican party). Jesse his mind, and has been analysis in regard to solving the printing installation of an additional network con- was not expected to win. Jesse was mayor of Brooklyn problem. nection would cost over $1,500.00. That not expected to place; Jesse was Park. He even man- is an up-front cost of approximately barely expected to show. Since he aged to produce a Student Issues: $5,500.00 for the addition of a new printer. won the election with only half a music recording. The current The million dollars (a fraction of the Definitely a diverse Concordia pur- amount of the main party candi- background. University student chasing dates), and his running seemed to Now he is governor. has paid $400.00 of toner cause a considerable number of His campaign was for a technology would people to vote who claimed they based on a single fee that covers the increase wouldn't otherwise, it may be wise theme, money. His tar- lease of the lap- by at to examine this political power that get audience was the top, network con- least has been thrust into our lives as res- average person. nections, and 50% idents of Minnesota. Touting himself as a administrative along It may be recalled that in the Court candidate of the people, support. with a 1992 presidential election Ross seven he drove around the 50% Perot put his own money against the state three days prior to Information and cost Republican and Democratic political the election in a motor home. With his Technology increase machines. This was the conception of the action figure pounding on a desk on televi- Issues: for the Independence Party. The name was sion and Jesse reminding us that he's not a Students have pur- changed in 1996 to help the formation of a career politician, he drove to victory, as he been given the chase national party. Ross Perot did what many predicted. freedom to print of third party candidates do in major elec- Election night at Canterbury race track whatever they paper. MIIESTIS14§ti; tions: split the vote. This principle usually was a scene. Republican and Democratic have chosen. This involves taking more votes from one party functions usually have an air of nobility This has lead to the printing of documents increase would raise the real cost for print- than another. In Perot's case, the unlucky and reserve. While the supports of Jesse that are over 100 pages long, printing mul- ing to $1,560.00 for toner per semester candidate was President are no less noble than any tiple copies of the same documents, and and $1,470.00 for paper, not including the Bush (Republican). This other candidate supports, the printing documents they do not retrieve. $300.00 extra for Administrative support. allows the second major reserve found at other func- The ability to print freely without having The cost increase would not cover cost of party candidate to win the tions was not present at to pay the original $.05 per page reduced any outside maintenance that might be election with a minority of Canterbury Racetrack. It is printing revenue by $3,230.45. needed also. electoral and popular votes. obvious that the people were As long as the second major party candi- there to have a good time, not to put on a Real Cost Suggestion: date has more votes than either of the show for the media. Jesse said more than On campus this semester the expenditure The second printer on campus would serve other two, that candidate wins. once that he expected his supporters to for student printing so far has been the purpose of convenience. Therefore, With Ross Perot's indecisiveness in the party and just enjoy being together. He $780.00 for toner cartridges and $735.00 the cost should be covered in a way that 1996 election, he was not really a major made it very clear that the point of his can- for paper. That is a total of $1,525.00 for would prevent misusage and monetary player. Indeed, the US has not heard much didacy was to get more people to vote. three months of printing. Library printing waste. It is understandable that part of the from the Jesse "The Body" budget for the entire year of 1997-1998 cost be covered by the technology fee. At Reform Ventura will be an was: the beginning of the semester there should Party; until interesting governor, $600.00 for toner car- be punch cards available for printing. All now. as he has no party tridges students, that have paid their technology Ventura support in either the : 10 IIIsi @ $60.00 per fee, shall receive a stack of 10-20 page was known House of cartridge punch cards. This allows the student, at a best before Representatives or the cost of .05 per page, 200 pages free to this election Senate. This is a $364.48 for Laser print. After the student has used the 200 as the WWF ground breaking event paper free pages, the star "Jesse in humble Minnesota : Per Kristen in 45seittOst17, student then has the Body that could help shape Fiscal Services the option to Ventura." the face of American buy additional Hulk Hogan, politics in the near $4,194.94 for punch cards, Andre the future. printing deposit priced at $1.00 Giant, Rick per 20 page Flair, Total $3230.45 for Library printing card, or pay for the pages as they print Sergeant them. Slaughter, Photograph by Carolyn Kaster Administrative Support Costs Courtesy of Pioneer Press Administrative support includes, changing (Cost, expenditures, and pricing informa- the toner cartridge, replacing paper, trou- tion was received from the individual that bleshooting printing problems, and main- does the purchasing of printing materials taining a network connection. Current for Information and Technology.) estimated support costs range from $100.00 to $200.00 per month. By adding The transition to a full laptop campus has an additional printer support costs would been a hard one. then rise an additional $50.00 to $75.00 Only through cooperation from both sides per month. can CSP be successful. e Hop hat Fills Us

Have you found Jim Found? By Lynn Adams There is a new face around the called as a DCE in the Milwaukee area in charge of the evangelism at the small groups among the 2,300 students, OHSCO (Oswald Hoffman School of at the age of forty. At this position Jim Lutheran High School, which was found- several faculty led groups, and a solid Christian Outreach) suite above the din- found himself in many challenging roles. ed by the Chinese Lutheran Church. religion program at the school. ning hall this year. A quiet face, but a However, this provided him the opportu- Statistics show that Christians make up Mr. Found's ministry has not dwin- face that is full of experience and knowl- nity to apply his life motto, "Don't let the 3.18% of the population in Taiwan. dled one bit since he and his wife Sue edge. The name to the face is Jim things Unfortunately this figure has not changed returned to the States in October of last Found. Sitting down and talking you since 1950. Many of the teachers who year. Jim began his ministry at with Mr. Found was a very enjoyable can't taught at the Lutheran school were not Concordia University St. Paul in January and relaxing experience. It is the do Christians. Jim reports that out of the 90 of this year. He works part time for the recommendation of this author that serve full time teachers on staff only 30 of University by teaching classes that he anyone on this campus who is inter- as an them were Christian. Likewise, he says, feels are ideal for him to teach. He ested in learning from someone with only about 1% of the students that came spends the other part of his time writing incredible world experiences should to the school were Christian. Jim set up more bilingual books for mission use and sit and talk with this amazing man. Mr. excuse for the things you can do." Jim small groups among the teachers and the a module on world religions for the Found also welcomes the chance to sit relied on his love for Jesus and the abili- students and Missionary Training and talk and learn from the students and ties God had given him to serve the peo- helped develop Curriculum. colleagues that surround him. Found ple in Milwaukee. He lead canoe trips, religion classes Jim Found is an stated, "Being able to spend time with hikes through the Rockies, Bible studies, at the school. incredible man of God, people is one of the exciting parts of workshops, and Sunday morning servic- Jim faced who looks at the world working on Concordia's campus." es, among others. During this time Jim many difficul- as God's mission field Jim Found has found himself in many wrote Basic Greek in 30 Minutes a Day, ties in Taiwan. and himself as a servant positions over the years, but listening to which has been used with success by One big diffi- ready to serve wherever people and learning from them has many seminary students and lay people. culty was the God sees fit to send always been an important part of his Jim's passion for listening to God's language barri- him. Jim has had many work. First, Jim listened to the musical calling did not end here. In 1986, after er. Language experiences in life, talents of people, by directing a high his daughters had finished High School was a stumbling which make him a great school orchestra for 17 years after gradu- and moved on to college, Jim wrote a let- block to evan- resource and wonderful ating from Valparaiso University in'1962. ter to the LCMS mission board in which gelism and asset to Concordia During this time Jim took summer class- he was volunteering himself for work Jim's love of University. Some of es at Mozarteum in Salzburg and overseas. Jim's letter arrived to the listening and ` Jim'`Found while serum in Taiwan. Jim's advice to students received a Masters from Ball State in board at about the same time a letter talking with Photograph provided by J im Found includes, "Don't worry Muncie, Indiana. He was married to his from Taiwan arrived for Jim requesting others. Jim about what the first wife in 1964. They had two girls. Now help at a Lutheran School. Jim figured overcame this problem by learning the thing you do will be. Each experience they have seven grandchildren. that a Christian would be willing to go Mandarin language fluently and translat- will build on the other." Jim proves his Mr. Found has not only listened to anywhere unless there was an excuse. ing anything he wanted to use for the point by adding that he received a bache- other people, but has listened to God as There was no excuse. So Jim with his small groups into the Mandarin language. lor's degree in music and he ended up well. Gradually, Jim's orchestra playing wife, Sue left for Taiwan in 1986 and Jim now has a very useful set of being a missionary. Jeremiah 29:11 and choir directing were taken over by a spent 11 years there. Mandarin/ English materials that are cur- declares, "For I know the plans I have calling to do Bible studies and evangel- While in Taiwan, Jim was in charge rently used in the mission field. Through for you, declares the Lord, plans to pros- ism. After completing the colloquy pro- of evangelism for students and teachers. the work of the Holy Spirit and Jim's per you and not to harm you, plans to gram at Concordia River Forest, Jim was Before his service, no one had ever been diligent efforts, there are now 18 strong give you hope and a future."

Devotion of the Month New Year's R.U.S.H. with Christ What a week! this week but I don't regret having it for a about my weaknesses, so that Christ's For anyone who hates the idea of by Erin Johns moment. I learned a lot about myself. I power may rest on me. That is why, for spending post-Christmas, pre-New Year's learned what I can and can't handle by Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in time sitting around at home wishing that Everyone seems to have a "what a myself. There were a number of times I insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in you could be with your friends from week" kind of a week once in awhile. cried out of frustration, wanted to yell, and difficulties. For when I am weak, then I school, I've got the perfect solution. This There is no exact definition for such a warned friends to stay clear of me until I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 year, Camp Okoboji in Northwest Iowa is week; just a week that everyone has had at calmed down. The week was a lot about t I can do everything through him offering a New Year's retreat from least once in their lifetime. These "what a talking to my friend Jesus, receiving hugs who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 December 29 to January 1. The retreat is weeks" are classified as those in which from friends, and having people just lis- 1 Come to me, all you who are weary call R.U.S.H. (Resolute, Unite, Share, and everything that could go wrong did and tening to what was going on with me. and burdened, and I will give you rest. Heal) with Christ, and is open to anyone then some. The events that took place that past week Take my yoke upon you and learn from from 17 to 25 years old. Recently I've had one of these so aren't over. However, it appears the com- me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, called weeks and I thought I'd share what motion is starting to wear down and get and you will find rest for your souls. For- For more information, visit Camp I did about it. This is what all hap- back to normal. In case someone else out my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Okoboji's website at pened...my mom got sick, a friend of the there is feeling the way that I felt during Matthew 11:28-30 http:Ilhomepage.rconnect.comIcokoboji family was seriously ill and in the hospi- my week I thought I'd leave a few Bible Peace and Love Brothers and Sisters in or email them at [email protected] . tal, another friend became suicidal and verses that might comfort you during your Christ! I hope your "What a Weeks" get depressed (he/she shared this news only "what a week" week. better as you learn to rely on your Lord with me), financial problems surfaced, 't Three times I pleaded with the Lord and Friend Jesus. general college stress abounded, and the to take it away from me. But he said-to list goes on. me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for I will be perfectly honest—it wasn't a my power is made perfect in weakness." fun week for me. I don't care to relive Therefore I will boast all the more gladly The ope That Fills Us

Was ist das? chest, greed and avarice can be increased." around two hours on the phone) and vis- Dr. Carter That was number twenty-eight He also wrote So What iting some that are hospitalized. He is (#66), "The treasures of indulgences are nets also available to students as a listening You may recall that the with which one now fishes for the wealth of Happens Now? ear, both for serious matters and for sim- title for this column is a men" and (#62), "The true treasure of the ple day-to-day worries. To keep on top church is the most holy gospel of the glory of his responsibilities Dr. Burkart has German phrase borrowed By Stephanie Gruhn from Martin Luther. It and grace of God." gotten into the habit of keeping a daily may have a kind of adven- Luther put a heading on his list—"Out of log of contacts with people and his activ- For those of you that didn't hear turous or exploratory ring love and zeal for truth and the desire to bring ities which include campus ministry, sev- to it, "What is that?" We're applying it this it to light, the following theses will be publicly about it, we are starting over. Pastor eral conventions that he agreed to speak time to the "thing" called the Reformation, discussed at Wittenberg under the chairman- Dudley Nolting, who was issued a call in at before his sabbatical was postponed, more directly to the 95 Theses. ship of the reverend father Martin Luther, September to be our campus pastor, working with CSAL, and helping out in If you read the first installment, you recog- Master of Arts and Sacred Theology and regu- turned down the call. So now we must the AV center once in a while. Part of larly appointed Lecturer on these subjects. He begin again. So now, the question is nize that Lutheranism is named for Martin the purpose for the log is for his personal Luther, a university professor in Germany in requests that those who cannot be present to (isn't it always?) As Martin Luther has organization. The other part is to inform debate orally with us will do so by letter" – said, "What does this mean?" the 1500's. He taught at the University of the incoming pastor about the daily spiri- Wittenberg, which I likened to teaching at the and sent it out. First of all, it means that a new search tual life matters on our campus. University of Wyoming: the town is not very Luther wrote the ninety-five theses in committee is being appointed by For those who may be concerned, Latin, for scholarly, university debate. President Holst. The committee will col- big and the university is the only one in the campus ministry is alive and well, even Tradition has it that he posted them to the uni- lect names of candidates. Then a call for state. Luther also preached often in the in the absence of a campus pastor. Wittenberg city church, just down the street versity chapel door, the local bulletin board, nominations must be put into a synodical Drama ministry, music, morning and from the university (Actually, in Wittenberg, on October 13, 1517, as well as posting them publication. At this time, we do not evening prayer, communion services, and virtually everything is "just down the street" -to his "boss." know if it will be in the December issue, general chapel activities are in good The main street is only about a mile long). Now most things that most professors or if the notice will be held off until hands. First and foremost, they are in In 1517 Luther noticed that write do not get much farther than their stu- January. In either situation, the notice God's hands. What more can we ask dents' notes and the next examination. But will be put in as early as possible. From for? Wittenbergers—almost all would have been more people than Luther had been concerned there, the search committee will collect counted as members of the city church—were heading across the state border to buy indul- about indulgences and other troubles in the documents from the candidates, which church: within weeks, his theses had spread takes time. A new call will not be issued gences from an itinerant "preacher." They imagined that these paper documents could all over Europe. One quick result the indul- before the first of the year, simply due to time constraints. cover all their guilt before God and penalties gence seller's income dried up (Luther sent In the meantime, Dr. Burkart has in purgatory. They heard a sales pitch that him a consoling letter shortly before he died). said, "When the money in the coffer rings, the One slow result the Reformation, the hun- been asked to remain campus spiritual soul from purgatory springs." dred year-long and still continuing effort to life leader during the interim without a Luther had been a professor of Bible for have the true treasure of the Gospel count for campus pastor. What this means is that five years, and had learned enough to disagree more than "the wealth of men." When fol- his sabbatical will be postponed for at with the sales pitch, if not also with the church lowers of Luther and his 95 Theses are at their least another six months. During this teachings that lay behind it. He wrote 95 the- Reforming best, people hear clearly that what past semester, Dr. Burkart has built up a ses, ninety-five debatable statements about God gives in Jesus Christ is better than any- significant prayer ministry at Concordia. indulgences. For example, he wrote, "It is thing money can buy. Along with that, he spends surmountable certain that when money clinks in the money time contacting people on the prayer list (every morning before chapel he spends

Hight on Concordia's Church Work Progra There is a Problem This Month Featuring: The DCO Program with the Food By Lynn Adams By Melissa Bauman There is a problem with the food. "What are you majoring in?" you ask in the U.S. They also help international CSP who are majoring or minoring in No, I am not talking about Marriott, someone. students and are involved in immigrant outreach. Most are preparing for min- Jimmy Johns or Papa Johns. "I'm a DCO Major," he/she tells you. and ethnic ministries. Those who travel istry. Ernst continued, "I make a verbal However, have you ever wondered "Uh, huh," you respond. You nod and to foreign countries for outreach also promise to every student that I will try why so many food places use the smile, but in reality, you are asking your- start churches. Currently, DCOs are to find a placement for them in the name John? Seriously though, there self, "What is a DCO?" Many of us serving in China, Japan, Peru, the Ivory region they want as well as the type of is a problem with the food, our spiri- have heard the term DCO used throughout Coast, and Liberia. ministry they want. So far, I have been tual food. Where is it? Who is campus, but how many actually know Concordia, St. Paul is the only uni- able to do that with every student, and being fed? Who is starving? Are what a DCO is? versity in the Concordia University that makes me happy." you starving? Is your next door The letters DCO stands for Director of System which offers the DCO program. For anyone with an interest in this neighbor starving? Is your room- Christian Outreach. This is a fairly new It requires four years of academic work program, Reverend Ernst, as well as the mate starving? More importantly, church career; its fifteenth anniversary will and one year of salaried internship (or other faculty and staff involved in the what is being done about this occur in spring 1999. There are three possibly two years if overseas). Oswald Hoffman School of Christian famine? types of DCOs: one who is involved in Reverend Roger Ernst, the coordina- Outreach (OHSCO), are very willing to I have come up with many justi- mainline congregations in the U.S., one tor of the DCO program, said, "We work talk with anyone about what DCOs do. fications and explanations for this who is involved in cross-cultural outreach very closely with the district and nation- According to the DCO pamphlet, wide spread famine. Maybe we are in the U.S., and one who is involved in al offices as well as with mission agen- "DCOs love people, love to tell others not starving, we are just too full. We cross-cultural outreach in foreign coun- cies to develop sites for outreach." about Jesus, love their Lord and Savior, have had so much spirituality in our tries. DCO students vary in age, ranging and desire to serve God in an outreach short lifetimes that we just can't The "mainline" DCO assists congre- from late teens to mid-fifties. They ministry." DCOs ale blessings to people digest anymore. Or maybe we are gation develop outreach ministries. include males and females, and they rep- all over the world! just so knowledgeable about spiritu- They train people for outreach, help peo- resent many ethnic backgrounds. ality already that we feel we don't ple learn the Christian faith, and make Placement is relatively easy for need anymore. Maybe we think we these people feel at home within the graduating DCO students. As Ernst need to balance our diet out with congregation. Multiple states in the U.S. said, "Fortunately, there are more oppor- some "real-world" stuff. serve as workplaces for these DCOs. tunities for placement than there are stu- Cross-cultural DCOs start new churches dents." Currently, there are 40 people at Food continued on page 7 T ope That Fills Us

Hearts on Fire By Leighera Jerger and Rebecca Schaffer

A love for people, a desire to serve, which is to demonstrate the love of Christ Another outreach opportunity for members chose to serve for a week in Lakeworth, and hearts on fire for God are all character- to others. to participate in is a mentoring/tutoring Florida or Kingston, Jamaica. Many istics that members of the Concordia This year proves to be an exciting one program with Southeast Asian students on fundraising options are provided to help Mission Society have in common. CMS is for CMS! The group plans on serving at campus. CMS also takes a yearly trip dur- raise money for those going on the trips. A open to anyone who wants to share the mini-mission trip is also being planned for Gospel in word and action. The goal is for this Spring to serve and learn about the students to become aware of mission out- ministry going on at an Indian reservation. reach and to provide the opportunities for All the activities CMS offers are wonderful them to be involved in missions. ways to share the love of Christ with peo- Meetings are every other Sunday at ple of all ages and from various back- 7pm in the multi-cultural exchange lounge. grounds. We want to encourage and remind At the meetings, we sing, have bible study, everyone that we are all Christians are mis- and plan for upcoming activities. sionaries with the desire to tell others about Occasionally , fellow students will speak Jesus. CMS wants to give as many oppor- about a mission endeavor they have experi- tunities as possible for students to spread enced. This allows people to learn and the Word of God. hear about the opportunities for students in Everyone is welcome to be a part of missions. CMS! If you want to hear more about the The year's activities started out with a mission opportunities CMS is offering, then Bible study/meeting focusing on the theme contact Rebecca Schaffer (president) verse chosen for this year. The theme is x8450, Paul Mueller (faculty advisor), or Ephesians 5:1-2: "Be imitators of God, CMS members serving in Jamaica with God' Word in Song. talk to any CMS member. They would be therefore, as dearly loved children and live Photograph provided by Rebecca Schaffer happy to tell you some ways they have a life of love, just as Christ loved us and shared God's love. gave himself up for us as a fragrant offer- area ministry sites such as visiting residents ing the January break to have mission ing and sacrifice to God". These verses at the nursing home, serving at homeless experience in another part of the U.S. or speak directly about the core of CMS, shelters, and canvassing for area churches. overseas. This year, several students will

Food continued from page 6 excuses, stop rationalizing, and stop jus- DCE Staff Doubles in Size tifying your actions. God knows we are By: Anne Podoll I have also become good at putting weak and that is why He loves us. He Dr. Michael Walcheski, a 1983 graduate interns; and starting next semester he will be the blame on other people. I want other loves us so much that He doesn't want to of Concordia-St. Paul, returns to his alma overseeing students in their practicums and people to be the leaders and I want other leave us that way. mater this year to join Steve Arnold on the fieldwork. Despite the fact that much of his people to make the effort with me. I So here is my prayer. I pray that if DCE staff. In the intervening years, he training is not in the same area as what he don't want to feel as if I am doing it on you are reading this and if you feel a earned his master's degree and Ph.D. at will be doing here at CSP, he believes that it my own. need for spiritual revival on this campus Western Michigan University. His master's will complement his work here. Dr. On top of all that I am very good at that you stand up and say something. degree is in counseling psychology, with an Walcheski believes that adding his position complaining. I have almost made it an` Find out if your roommate or you next emphasis in marriage and family therapy, to the DCE program will allow the program art. I. have talked to numerous people door neighbor is starving. Most impor- while his Ph.D. is in to expand and the who are very concerned about the spiri- tant find out if you are starving. Think counselor education training to become tual life on this campus (people who are about it. If there was something wrong and supervision with more complex and very spiritual themselves and have a with physical food, if it was poisoned or an emphasis in mar- thorough. He is not great burden from God as to their calling if people weren't getting enough, you riage and family thera- sure where the pro- on this campus). Unfortunately, along would do something about it. So do py and family studies. gram is headed, but with all these people I don't know what something about this. Sit down with This enables him to does know that it will to do. I want to scream at the top of my God and ask Him to fill you. Ask Him train counselors in remain flexible to lungs that our priorities are messed up to fill you with the food that will never marriage and family meet the changing and that we are lost. Yet I know that I make you hungry again. Pray that you therapy. Dr. Walcheski demands of parish life. am just as messed up and just as lost. become honest with yourself and realize is a licensed marriage Dr. Walcheski So here is the thing. We are lost and that God is calling you. Trust that He and family therapist, credits a lot of his suc- we are hungry. We need leadership and will break down the excuses. Trust that however he is not cess to his training and we need fellowship. Now let me ask He will break down the justifications. licensed in the state of to the role models he you, who did Jesus come to seek and to Trust that He will break down the fears Minnesota yet. During had as a student at save? Who did He set up as leaders of, caused by our weaknesses. that same time period, CSP. He feels that it is the church? Who did He send to bring he has served as a important for him to Israel out of Egypt? I often feel like parish DCE in return to Concordia Moses trying to talk God out of sending Lakewood, CO and and give back some of me. I am not a good leader and I can't Kalamazoo, MI. He the support he tell people the law. I don't want to be responsible. I don't know what to say. moves here to Concordia's N ew Addition to received. What he Minnesota from feels is especially But God used Moses anyway. He will Michigan with his DCE Program, Dr. Walcheski important is the use me and He will use you. He will wife, Betsy, and his Photograph by J ohn Hannemann emphasis that the provide what you need to serve, because two children, Simon school places on the you know what, it is not about you. So and Hope. student and that opportunities to interact stop feeling self-Conscious, stop making In his newly created position, Dr. with students are built into his position. So Walcheski is teaching mostly parish admin- far this year, Dr. Walcheski's favorite experi- istration and education courses, as well as a ence has been teaching his NSS students section of New Student Seminars for church and getting to know the school again work students. He will be supervising DCE through these students' eyes. The "I'm away from home syndrome," otherwise known as HOMESICKNESS

by Erin Johns Do you ever feel alone at college? I due to college bills. little lic about being homesick; some- homesickness. (I'm sure they'll love mean really alone. After about the first 3. Start a club for other homesick- thing kind of blues-like. that!) month at school its common for homesick- ness individuals "Hi, my name is 10. Adopt two squirrels and call one 18. Go to the Union and play pool ness to set in for anyone at college. Suzie and I've been homesick for 2 Mom and one Dad. Make sure to have until your arms hurt. Homesickness may have been helped by a months now", "Hi, Suzie." conversa- 19. Take a trip to the Mall of Target bad week, a fight with a roommate, bomb- 4. Get involved with so tions with and walk through the isles for several ing that first test, or feeling that taking many cool activities on them reg- hours. notes at college will never become easy. A campus that your head ularly. 20. Stare at the Naked People call from mom, or a letter from a friend begins to spin. 11. Sculpture outside the chapel. can even spark more homesickness believe 5. Hang out with your Set a fire 21. Go to Metro Mart and pick up it or not. RA every night and tell her/him every- in the dorm or do something to get some smelly furniture for your dorm So what can be done to kick this "I miss thing you can remember about home. kicked out of college so you can go room. my home blues" kind of a 6. Set your dorm home. (Not something I'd recommend 22. Go home and transfer to a college feeling? There are many room up exactly like doing)! closer to the family. things that can be done to you have it at home. 12. Find out how many words you can 23. Write your parents a letter. solve this problem. Here Pretend like you make out of the word HOMESICK- 24. Climb the wall in Gangelhoff. are just a few: haven't left home, and NESS. 25. Spend some time with Jesus in 1. After the first keep asking your room- 13. Clean your room just because you prayer. month of college, leave mate if they know why miss your parents yelling at you to do These ideas are in no way support- and never return. . .live your parents are work- so. ed by the Sword newspaper and we will not at home, work at ing so much lately. 14. Make a point to try and meet 2 be held liable if you try any of these! McDonald's for the 7. Fly home every- new people on campus everyday. Honestly if you are homesick talk to a rest of your life, and day and visit your fam- 15. Start protesting about something friend on campus or to Jesus. It's the best watch Saved by the ily. unimportant and see 11c,w many people advice I could give to anyone dealing with Bell reruns. (Not that 8. Write a book join in with you. homesickness. Know that your not alone; it there is anything about being away from 16. Stare at pictures of the family and can happen to anyone!! wrong with that). home and see if it gets sob uncontrollably for 3 hours. 2. Call home every day and ring up published. 17. Call Switchboard or the Help the phone bill you already can't pay 9. If you tend to be musical write a Desk and tell them your problems with

CIS Not just minor stuff Melissa Bauman

As technology becomes more and "There is no way to slack on these courses, to finish in a year. professional. These courses are not hard, more a part of our daily lives, we are but there is also no test to cram for." He The classes themselves are unlike but we'll assume you know how to use the forced to keep up with the changing times. continued by saying that this type of pro- those in which computer. If you're afraid to death By becoming a laptop university, CSP has gram is what the adults want. "They can't traditional stu- here is no way of your computer, this would not be a definitely made that a part of the curricu- afford to to slack on these good idea." He also said that this lum at CSP. Along with acquiring laptops, string program would give people the a new minor has been approved. The these out courses." opportunity to learn more about their Computer Information Systems (CIS) the -Dr. Alan Runge laptops as well as help recruit more minor is now available to students through whole students. the CSAL program. semes- Runge believes that technology and Ten new courses were proposed ter," he dents are classes like these should be included as part that are tailored to fit into a one-year block. said. involved. Runge of each program at Concordia. Runge stat- These courses, divided into two certificates stated, "These ed, "If we really believe that Concordia is of five courses each, the Basic PC classes are writ- committed to being a laptop university, we Computing Certificate and the Continuing ing-intensive should have computer classes as general PC Computing Certificate, will provide an instead of test- education requirements." If this is true, opportunity for traditional students to enroll intensive." making the CIS minor available is one step in CSAL classes. Because these courses Before the class in the right direction. are offered through the CSAL program, even begins, More information on this minor is they are accelerated. They are full-semes- homework is available by visiting Dr. Runge's page on ter courses compressed into five or six assigned, and the the web at http:11www.csp.eduksplpeo- weeks. In addition, students meet once a first class period ple1Runge Alanlindex.htm. week for four hours and are expected to In order to take these classes, one is a discussion over the homework. There complete around 15 hours per week of must have a minimum of 64 credit hours. are no lectures, but a few quizzes might work outside of class. Also, these classes cannot be used in over- take place. Also, the classes do not require Dr. Alan Runge, Assistant Professor loads. This minor can be completed in one midterms or finals. However, a final paper of Information Technology in Management year, and 23 to 25 hours of credit can be or project is assigned. as well as Coordinator of the ITM Degree earned. The sequence is tentatively Runge explained the goal of this Completion Program in CSAL, said, planned to start in July so students are able program, "This will make you more of a Who is Who in CAB CAB would like to inform all students that they hold their meetings on Sunday nights at 7:00pm. All students and ideas are welcome. Name: Justin Name: Julie Name: Chad Name: Abbie Barnum Jensen Nelson Weiss Year in Year in Year in Year in school: school: Junior school: Junior Sophomore school: Junior Major: Title on Major: Major: Comm- CAB: Elementary Theology unication Publicity Education Title on Title on Chair Title on CAB: CAB: CAB: Chair "My inten- of the Student tions for CAB Resident Spiritual Life Union Desk this year are Assistant Chair "My inten- to do my best Chair "My inten- tions for to continue to "My intention tions for CAB this keep students for CAB this CAB this year are to informed promote the about campus year is to give individual floors more year is to Student activities and initiate a CAB newsletter opportunity for involvement on campus." work with the Campus Ministry Center, Union so everyone feels welcome to that will show campus activities monthly." promote involvement in Spiritual min- come at any time and make sure the istries at Concordia and to help bring Student Union is used to its fullest." new activities to benefit Spiritual life at Concordia."

Name: Name: Dawn Student Senate Office Hours _Jennifer Keim Monday 12:10-4:10pm and 6- Foster Year in 7pm Concordia Activities Year in school: Senior Tuesday 11-12pm, 1:10-5pm School: 5th Major: Board (CAB) and 6-7pm year Senior Psychology/ Wednesday 10:10-4pm and 6- Meets Fridays at Major. Sociology 8pm Sociology/ (Pre-law) Thursday 12:10-4:10pm 7-8:20am Psychology Title on CAB: with a con- Director of Friday 12:10-1pm and 3-4pm centration in CAB Criminal "I think the Justice most impor- tant thing to Title on CAB: Commuter Chair do is to help students realize the opportu- Student Senate Meetings "My intentions for CAB this year are to nities that they have at their fingertips. I 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of All meetings increase commuter participation on cam- want to help CAB become more of a every month at 12:10-1:00pm in presence at Concordia through the devel- pus and start a commuter board made up Classroom 310 of commuters who want to take a stand opment of a newsletter and strengthening are open to on activities on and off campus." of relationships with other areas of Concordia's campus. I believe it is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at intention of all of CAB to increase stu- 8pm in Classroom 310 all. dent involvement in activities provided by CAB as well as to encouraging stu- dents to plan their own activities."

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The Monthly The Diviners, Find Water Spotlight By Lisa LeGrand By Serphina Richardson "I got you some, I got you stage, besides junior Jason Elizabeth Jurchin, is the true believer. She some water," said Buddy Wagner, playing Pastor is the owner of the dry goods store, and Nine Dollars and Thirty Six Cents has Layman, played by freshmen CC Showers and sopho- spends most of her time keeping her niece taken the campus and the Twin Cities by Matthew Kohl, panting as he is more Shane in line and storm. It was written by Serphina finding water with a divining rod Eggerstedt, waiting for a Richardson, a student at Concordia for Basil Bennett played by playing new preacher, University. Nine Dollars and Thirty Six freshmen Nathan Roup in the Dewey which they Cents is now playing at Candid Theater play The Diviners. Maples. However, the lack of haven't had in and with performances running through The Diviners is a Two Act play written seniority didn't prohibit this ten years. December 6th. Serphina is playing by Jim Leonard set in the late 1920's. The group from flying high and Ferris "Littia" in her play along with a resent play starts off telling the whole audience finding "water" buried deep Laymen, Concordia alumni, William Sather who is what happens at the end. However, the within them. played by playing "Sam." plot isn't ruined. The community members The drama hit on serious Kjellgren Nine Dollars and Thirty Six Cents of the fictional town, Zion, Indiana are issues, usually in a light heart- C.C. an d Buddy fly as high as Alkire, was will be performed at Concordia taken through twists and turns, as they find ed way, about creation, heaven, the birds. incredible. University in February. The show will be water, learn dying, Photogr aph by John Hannemann "When he completely student run, with students about Adam dancing came on stage, directing and taking on other important and Eve, bat- and fate. Melvin he was completely Buddy's father, he roles. tle about Wilder played by played the part perfectly," said Sophomore, Taking time out to congratulate cleaning Jeff Guthmiller, and Corynn Stoltenburg. Serphina and taking pride on having such Buddy, and Darlene Henshaw, Luella Bennet, played by Laura Fisk, a successful person in our school is an make the played by Lisa Jennie Mae Layman, played by Jeanna exciting adventure and a privilege. visiting pas- LeGrand were Trost and Goldie Short, played by Jonna Serphina is a theater major, who was tor a part of almost always Stark completed the east very well. in two Concordia productions last year their com- comic relief charac- However, it wasn't just the actors that including Cabaret and Daybreak. munity. ters. Almost every made the show, it was the production staff *If you would like to nominate some- Most of time they went on that pulled the whole show together. Kim one for the arts and entertainment spot- the actors in stage the audience Lafontaine, the director and scenic design- light, e-mail Lisa LeGrand at the show "There's no root beer in 'em CC." knew they could er, Lori Leonard assistant Director and [email protected] . were first -Buddy Layman (played by Matt Kohl) laugh. Stage Manager, and Jessica Walker worked timers to the Photograph by John Hannemann Norma with the group day in and day out for two Concordia Henshaw, played by months to finish the show on time.

`0 Morning Star" The 1998 Concordia University, St. Paul Fine and Performing Arts Christmas Concert Saturday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.., Buetow Memorial Music Center Auditorium

"0 Morning Star" is the theme for the narrative program. Vespers Service, which is the University's Edited by Angie Seifert 1998 Concordia, St. Paul Fine and Student groups performing on the con- traditional closing service of lessons and Student Writer Performing Arts Christmas Concert. This cert include the Christus Chorus and carols before the Christmas recess. Each of phrase is drawn from Philip Nicolai's hymn Jubilate (choirs conducted by Dr. David the events includes several seasonal carols (often called "The Queen of Mennicke), the Concert and hymns for the audience to sing with the Chorales," and the "bright and Band led by Professor choirs. There is no admission charge for morning star" of the last chap- Michael Scott, the Handbell these on-campus events; freewill offerings 0 MORN ter of the Revelation to St. Ensemble conducted by will be taken." :igaggfigtr,WEAMMEZ.;.. John. This evocative phrase Professor Carolynne Mathis, Concordia's music ensembles are also calls up star images that will be and the Chamber Orchestra participating in off-campus performances in explored throughout the concert: stars of directed by Dr. Yali You. Dr. John Eggert, December. The Concordia choirs and the creation, stars of God's promise, the Star of faculty organist, is coordinating the work of Oratorio Society of Minnesota will be Bethlehem, and the "morning star" of student organists, assisted by Sarah singing Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Christ's Second Coming. Koehler, CSP '94. Minnesota Orchestra on December 11-13. The concert features a diverse array of The concert is free of charge, but seat- Tickets can be purchased by calling the music, including J.S. Bach's Cantata 1 ("0 ing is by reserved tickets. Audience mem- Orchestra hall box office at (612)-371-5656. Morning Star, How Fair and Bright" ), bers may call (612)-870-1099 to reserve Concordia's band is performing a Christmas Mendelssohn's "There Shall a Star Come tickets. A free will offering will be taken at program at the Mall of America on Friday, Out of Jacob," and excerpts from the concert. Patrons who contibute $50 or December 11. Please refer to the calendar of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The concert more will receive "0 Morning Star," the upcoming Christmas concerts/services of will also include seasonal music for per- 1998 Fine and Performing Arts Christmas the university on page 11. formers and audience from many different Concert limited edition print by Concordia cultures, again highlighting star imagery. art professor Keith Williams. Information provided by Dr. David L. Biblical passages and star poetry of 20th The next week (December 14), the Mennicke century poets Jaroslav Vajda and Madeleine Handbell Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra Director of Choral Activities/Professor of L'Engle will tie together the concert into a will join forces for the Christmas Choral Music Arts & Entertainment

The Movie Guy Miller's View Is One Person's Trash By Joe Neuenfeldt Another Person's Treasure? From the The Waterboy ****1/2 by Lisa LeGrand Summary Have you walked by the theater lately? I wand of junk, as if it were a diving rod. Greenroom Adam Sandler is Bobby Boucher, a With close examination a viewer will 31 year old water-boy who is still living hope so, because there is a new display of By Breck Miller with his overprotective mother played by art on the lawn outside of the theater build- find interesting objects of the sculpture If you have been in the theater build- Kathy Bates. After being fired as water- ing. It's called "The Diviners," it was including 15 pails of glass shards, tile chips, ing for any length of time in the last few boy of a top col- sculpted by Lou Ferrei as a project to help car reflectors and parts, bottle tops, plastic weeks, you will have noticed a great deal lege football team, clean Minnesota's rivers. bits, nuts and bolts. Other objects include of activity there. The cast and crew of Bobby goes to be To follow the same environmental theme toothbrushes, forks, small toys, scissors, and The Diviners just finished off an water-boy of a Dr. Robert Holtz gave a presentation after coffee cups. absolutely wonderful production. With school that has lost two of the performances about performances :17e0WW. 40 games in a row. the sculpture and essentially Individuals on While here, Bobby about "There is no 'away.'" and organiza- decides enough is enough and stands up November Holtz made points about how tions such as for himself, after being made fun of, and 5th through Target Stores nearly kills the quarterback by tackling nobody can throw something the 8th, the him so hard. This starts Bobby on his `away' because there is no are stepping show was rampage of other college quarterbacks. `away.' forward and very enter- Opinion For the past five years, the volunteering taining and engaged the mind on several The hits by Adam Sandler were just Department of Natural to clean up levels. With a younger cast, the theater awesome. I haven't laughed this hard at Resources' Adopt-a-River our rivers and department showed great promise for the a movie since "There's Something About Program has exhibited a found- lakes. "The future along with a strong upper class. Mary." objects sculpture at the Diviners" is a Congratulations to all involved on anoth- Who Would Like Minnesota State Fair. This past sculpture er great production. Even if you don't like football, this June 20th, a total of 219 Target intended to movie has something for everyone. If Immediately after The Diviners, Stores' employees, family and celebrate the you want to laugh, don't miss this one. Troupe America took over in the theater friends assembled on rainy hard work and are working on the third annual pro- Pleasantville ***1/2 morning and gathered 27 tons involved in duction of A Christmas Carol. The inter- Summary of river trash, including 934 old these efforts nationally touring company, began their Tobey Maguire and Reece tires. They found all of this and the value Christmas Season tour with performances Witherspoon star as brother and sister garbage after Minnesota 4- of doing that on November 19th and 20th. From St who get sucked into an black and white Wheel Drive Association had work togeth- Paul, they continue their tour of the east- television show called "Pleasantville." removed three tons of heavier er. ern third of the United States and then in "Pleasantville" is a perfect world where metal debris to make way for the Photograph by 'John Hannemann If you Canada. The tour ends back here in the everybody is happy and all is well. Target Stores effort. would like Twin Cities on December 21st. Tickets However, after these two are brought The sculpture stands as a symbol to what more information about Adopt-a-River, you into the "Pleasantville" world, they bring for the show are $15 and well worth it. we're doing to our water supply and more can contact Paul E. Nordell out feelings in people that no one in (If you join STAGE you could get see town even knew they possessed. The importantly our environment in general. Department of Natural Resources, Trail and the play free). characters played by Maguire and The two figures represent the collective Waterways Unit, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Witherspoon teach the citizens of efforts of all who have "adopted" a section Paul, MN 55155-4052, (651) 297-5476, or Pleasantville about the freedom of life of a river, lake, wetland or ravine. The fig- his web site at http:11www.dnrstate.mn.us. and all the great joys one can experience. ures work side by side, with knees, backs Greenroom continued on page 16 Opinion bent, and their arms reaching. Each grasps a I was pleasantly surprised by "Pleasantville." Although the beginning was kind of weird, and the end could have been better, the special effects were great and the theme behind the movie THE PRE-HOLIDAY ART was very good. SALE IS COMING!!! Who Would Like December Calendar of Events for Fine and Performing "Pleasantville" is a serious movie, but Arts also a very funny movie. It is not a It's here again. Whether you are movie to go to simply if you want to looking for a great selection of unique

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Sunday, December 6 7:30 p.m. (reservations required Art Sale is for you. Students, faculty, What Dreams May Come ***1/2 call 612-870-1099) and staff affiliated with Concordia A good story about hope and love. University have worked hard to prepare Sunday, December 6 4:30-6:30 p.m. Christmas Buffet *** for this sale. Half of the proceeds go to A Night at the Roxbury Dining Hall and Student Union Stupid but hilarious. the Images Art Club (which was formed (Cost: $8.00 per adult to raise the awareness of the Visual Arts Holy Man *1/2 $4.00 per child here on campus and in the community). I wonder if Eddie Murphy actually reads call 612-870-1099) The artwork will go fast so stop by as a script before deciding to star in a soon as you can and visit us!

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Perspectives Page on NCAA Division II Switch Students Thoughts and Ideas. Editor Abbie Weiss

NC double what? We are all asking, "What is going on at Concordia?" We all know that next year all the sports teams except men's soccer are moving to the NCAA Division II. Or maybe that isn't the case? Here we are 10 months away from the next school year and no one seems to know what's up. Some of the students think that it is a good idea, but feel that we are not ready for this kind of transition. However, the most common response was, "I don't know anything about it." That,my friends, is clearly my point. The decision will affect every person that attends Concordia. The administration, in my opinion, has once again failed to inform students. It is time to ask questions. Here are the students perspectives.

Perspective Although there are many good things On the down side, there will not be as Switch to NCAA...and why it's By Aaron Erkkinen that are coming out of the step up to much opportunity for athletes who gonna hurt a little. Division II, there could be some struggles. wish to participate merely for the enjoy- By Katie 011inger All right what's going on here? A small The various athletic programs may struggle ment of the sport and not because to become successful with the higher level of the promise of a scholarship. Also as cloud of confusion surrounds the whole As I sat down to write this, I could not of competition. As fans we must realize stated earlier, the first few issue of Concordia University "making the decide whether to give an informative, this and be patient with the change. years may be a struggle, because athletes switch" to the NCAA. I regret to say that thoughtful, well-written statement of my Success doesn't happen over night. will be competing with schools that have I'm one of those stuck in that cloud. beliefs about this topic or a hilariously sar- Successful programs take hard work, been at that level of play for much longer. Naturally, I am aware of some possible castic piece that would rip out the heart of patience, and a positive mental attitude. Although some feel this change will take advantages of the switch: higher athletic anyone who reads it. I decided to simply The move to Division II was a step in the away from the Christian focus of the competition, higher enrollment (assuming write and see what happened. right direction. Time will tell. school, we feel instead that the the NCAA attracts more student athletes), This is what is happening; we're Christian focus can provide a positive and more funding for our athletic program. switching to NCAA Division II next year. But overall, I am slightly disheartened by influence on the sports programs and This decision left many people, including new athletes. the fact that a majority of the student body Dawson Blanck myself, wondering just how it was going to is unaware of all the facts.. affect Concordia, more specifically myself. As a Concordia student, I have heard I believe that the change to Division II There are probably a ton of good reasons my share of rumors which have circulated will be a very successful step for Concordia Andrew minor Baker why this institution chose to go this route, campus, and to me the switch feels almost athletics and the University in general. they just aren't coming to mind at the like a rumor. Although, there have been This change will take time and for the first I believe that progress is always good moment. Money is always a big issue and public announcements about the switch, I couple of years will be very difficult for the thing. I would have to say that I always will be for any educational institu- still feel somewhat ill-informed. As a coaches, players, and administration partic- am completely in favor of Concordia mov- tion. We'll have scholarships, new stuff Concordia athlete (go Comet soccer), I ipating in athletics. Comet teams will be ing to Division II, being that it is and sponsors. We can charge real admis- eagerly await any news that would bring to facing tough opponents because they have a step forward. I think Concordia has out- sion for all the fans that are going to come light the whole issue. I feel that all stu- scholarships and are very set in their pro- grown the NAIA; we have to the big games now. Heck, we could dents should have at least a basic knowl- grams. So the next few years it will be proven our worthiness in all facets of ath- probably even charge more for concessions edge of the switch. This would help the very difficult and frustrating for the every- letics with numerous National and sell nachos and pretzels. switch feel more like a fact than a rumor. one involved. The future of this step to DII Championships. Wait that must have been One of my main concerns is education, is very positive for Concordia, we will be a dream; most Concordia teams have which, as far as I can remember, is the the only scholarship school outside of the trouble winning half of their games, and main thing that I came here in the first U of M in the Twin Cities. I think the usually far less than that. I place. We have a hard enough time getting The Switch to Division II other positive is combining the location of will say it here and anywhere, Concordia is our athletes into classes that don't overlap going to be the whipping boys and girls By: Tony Nault and Rod Rankin Concordia and the switch to DII it is possi- practice. I just get this kind of sick feeling ble that the University population could for the Northern Sun Conference for a long when I think about how we can become time to come, maybe forever. Next year marks the beginning for increase. This change will all take time just like a 'big' university; but aren't we Division II athletics at Concordia and may be very frustrating the next couple forgetting that most CSP students have University. We feel that this will be a great of years, but in the long run this will be deliberately chosen not to attend a large change for the school and the athletic pro- very effective for this school university. gram. Moving up to Division II will help Lynn Peterson-senior and Blair Part of our mission at this school is to put Concordia on the map. Usually the Hample-freshman share the love of Jesus Christ. As an ath- best way to get a University noticed is lete who has participated in no less than through its athletic program. Let's face it, Andrea Miller and Chelsea We both feel that it is a good idea to four different sports and all different types not a lot of people come out to see the Schultz change Concordia University into a of teams, I can say that the focus is getting debate team. Society puts a lot of emphasis Division II school because it will attract a little fuzzy for some. Perhaps Concordia is changing but I on athletics. By Concordia doing the same We feel there are pros and cons about more students. We feel that many students don't recall it ever being that awfully thing, it will help its status in society. Fans the switch to D2, as to be expected. would rather stay in the Twin Cities than emphatic about its awesome sports teams. will see a better level of competition played In the long run, we feel the switch will go out of the cities to a different Division II Maybe I'm a bit scornful of how seriously in both the women's and men's athletics. have a positive effect on the school. Concordia University is also going some people take sports. I have always The better competition should also attract university. However, it may be a struggle to be a scholarship school; therefore, that thought they're for recreation (you know, more revenue as fans will get a chance to for the first couple years. will attract better athletic recruits to the fun, remember that?) not for getting all see very good athletes compete. Although it may get frustrating throughout school. Having more students will make mad at someone, acting like a four year old In addition, going to Division H will the various seasons, we believe our athletic program better and more com- and making it into a pride issue. Maybe I bring athletic scholarships. With athletic that this is the way to improve. The switch petitive. just don't want to see Concordia trying to scholarships, skilled athletes will have a will place a higher emphasis The university change to a Division II be something it's not. There's an atmos- chance to be rewarded for their abilities. on sports, which will give the university a school will also help our basketball pro- phere of a general Christian family here Along with this, scholarships will be a diverse atmosphere. Interest is likely to gram grow in numbers and talent. The that you just can't find at other schools. great recruiting tool for Concordia. This improve because of the uniqueness of being only set back that we see is that it will That's what people want, not bleachers. will give Concordia a chance to recruit a Christian school in combination with a probably take us a few years to become as I pray for and wish the best to the teams of Division II or Division I athletes by offer- D2 sports program. The switch will raise competitive as the other Division II schools this university in the upcoming years. I ing them money and for a great education community interest in the school, which in that have been there for awhile. After a have no idea what will happen in the in the middle of the Twin Cities, while on a turn will bring more income and public few years we feel that we will have as future, but I trust God with this institution small campus. It will serve as a great com- awareness to the university. much talent if not more for our program bination for recruiting. and we will be as competitive as the other because He knows a lot more than I do. schools. Go Comets. God bless. Sports

Come See the Shooting Stars: Comet Hoops By Joe Neuenfeldt

The CSP men's varsity basketball alumni," said coach Getzlaff. "Something Northwestern (Roseville), St. Scholastica and Macalester) are very good. We also comes into the 1998-99 season with high we learned from Stout was that we need to and Mount Sendrio. play (Division II) Winona State who is hopes. Eight newcomers join the varsity play harder and be more physical," stated Outside of conference play, CSP will be always strong," stated Getzlaff. "All four team along with seven returnees in hope of Getzlaff. "The St. John's scrimmage facing good competition. "Our non-confer- tournaments we play in are very strong a conference title. This year's team would showed us that we need to ence fields, so we'll play a lot of good teams." like to leave Division III on top before work harder on physical schedule is Some key returnees to the success of transitioning to Division II next year. The play. We scrimmaged very this years varsity squad are junior co-cap- Comets head coach is Dennis Getzlaff and these teams that are good. strong, tains Ben Bauer and Dan Dreifke, junior- the assistant coaches are Ed Casidy, Rick The scrimmages were which will Chris Garcia, senior Kyle Peterman, junior Benson and Jim Leibl. especially good for the benefit us Beau Tordsen and sophomore Erich The varsity team started preseason freshman." "This being in the Simmer. "Erich is a letter winner with high training in mid-September, which helped our last year in Division end," said potential but has been hampered by them a great deal to get in shape. Opening III, we would really like to Getzlaff. injuries," said Getzlaff. Some exciting new- day for practice was October 15. Since go out as champions of the "The comers include junior Jason Reuter, fresh- then, the team has had three scrimmages conference, but it won't be MIAC man Brandon Newman, sophomore Darrin versus the CSP alumni, University of easy," said Getzlaff. Some teams we Williams, and freshman Troy Schlicker. Wisconsin-Stout, and St. John's University. teams that will give CSP play Getzlaff states "We're a young team, but "Our team play and superior conditioning the most difficult time in Photograph by John Hannemann (Augsburg, we will gain a lot of experience this sea- prevailed for us in the end against the conference play are St. Thomas son."

Running into a New Era New Coach Brings Leadership and

By Joe Neuenfeldt Encouragement Former Concordia- St. Paul student and will be a chance to build a bigger team as By Sarah Pieper runner Jonathan Breitbarth took over this well as participate against more teams," season as head cross country coach and said Breitbarth. The move to Division II The whistle blows. A foul is called on more mid-fielder Joel Erkkinen revealing assistant track coach. While he was in col- will also have a big effect on CSP. Carleton College. CSP is awarded a free the fun side of the new coach. lege, Breitbarth first attended St. John's Breitbarth states "We will be the only To the freshmen on the team, this was University for two years before transfer- Lutheran school in Minnesota that can kick, set at the half-line. Sweeper Tim Wagner is chosen to take the kick. As the a whole new adventure. "I like playing ring to CSP. "My two years at Concordia give athletic scholarships, and because we Comets set up for the kick, Carleton's college soccer even though it is a lot were really a blessing from God," said are right in the middle of the city, that will defense is in a frenzy! Amidst all the hus- tougher than in high school," says stopper Breitbarth. While at Concordia, Breitbarth attract more athletes." tle and bustle steps Aaron Erkkinen. Scott Jensen. "It's a great experience with was the Chiapuzzo Award winner his Jonathan Breitbarth is Wagner notices Erkkinen and lays the ball a new team and a new coach. Though the senior year. This award goes to the a very idealistic person into the pack of players. As the ball sails season didn't turn out how I'd like it to, athlete that best demonstrates and feels comfortable Erkkinen leaps and heads the ball over a I'm still had fun," states fullback Tim Christian Values like the late John being the head cross- baffled keeper into Carleton's goal! The Cramer. Chiapuzzo did. Breitbarth excelled country coach at CSP. "I seven dedicated fans that journeyed out Bryan Doherty stated, "Both the men academically as well as athletically in am very thankful to have that day cheered with all of their might! and the women have made great strides college, and even ran in a few national such dedicated and hard- The CSP Men's Soccer Team showed this year and I am excited about all the meets. working runners," says signs of a dedicated team this season. With prospects for the future. Both teams have Coach Breitbarth held very high Breitbarth. "I am seeking a new coach and some added players, the lost a number of close games that really hopes for the CSP cross-country team. a larger team, but I know team is confident that every season will could have gone either way. Our most for- "We have improved after every meet, that it will come in time." continue to improve. "I have noticed vast midable opponent continues to be our- so far, and our goal as a team is to be Not only does coach improvements from last year's team. selves. Physically we are good enough to running our best times at the end of the Breitbarth have goals for the cross-country compete with any team, but mentally we year," said Breitbarth. "We want to build team, but for himself also. Along with Although we've had a rough start, the are still trying to shake habits and attitudes enthusiasm for running so our runners can being a coach, Breitbarth is also the coor- future looks promising," said one of the from past years. We continue to improve enjoy it for four years." Coach Breibarth's dinator of the Computer Help Desk, and two captains, junior Aaron Erkkinen (at every day and I am confident both teams style of coaching consists of putting his he created the CSP athletic web site. He the beginning of the season). "We have a team with a lot of potential and if the play- will end the year on strong notes." trust in his runners. "It isn't like high currently puts in anywhere from 60-100 [The Sword newspaper apolo- school where someone makes sure that hours a week, and he feels that the harder ers believe in this, we'll have success," gizes to Sarah Pieper and the Men's you are running. I trust the guys to run on he works, the more he will get in return. sophomore starting keeper Justin Barnum Soccer team for not displaying this article their own and do what is best for them- The following is a list of the runners proudly declared. (without notification) in the October issue. selves," said Breitbarth. Thus far, the team for the '98 CSP cross-country team: New coach Bryan Doherty brought enthusiasm and discipline to this year's There was a miscommunication with the has had two incomplete scores (because Jeremy McDonough, a first year runner publisher.] they didn't have enough runners to qualify from Concordia Academy; Josh Legband, team. "Bryan brought in lots of leadership and encouragement for a successful pro- as a team) and a first year runner from St. Paul's gram. I give him two thumbs up," pro- took 1st place Lutheran School in Concordia, nounces sophomore Bruce Parker. "Coach at the Missouri; Kevin Yamabe, a jun- is strict. Yet, at the same time he likes to Concordia ior leader from San Francisco, boogie, which we all enjoy," states sopho- Invitational California; John Hannemann, a Tournament. sophomore (eligibility-wise) A big change that coach Breitbarth is from Park Rapids, Minnesota; and Nick very excited about is that CSP will partici- Bade, a first year runner from Anoka, pate in Division II athletics starting next Minnesota. season. "I am looking forward to moving into a Division II conference because it "Ooh, da little socka playa"

By Kristina Larson and Katie 011inger

What a season it was. Since the men may have noticed that Otto and Jessie, with about four minutes to go of regular program, the women know that with hard and the women 'shared' head coach Brian Scott and Jamie, and Katie and play. At work and dedication, they can give those Doherty, they had the unusual experience Aaron have been around each the end of DII schools a run for their money. of practicing and traveling together. The other a little more than normal. overtime, Thanks to all who supported us road trips themselves were bonding experi- Soccer is such a romantic sport... the score- throughout the season. Go Comets. God ences for the teams. Getting uniforms ten The women's season finished board read bless you all. minutes before they were scheduled to play up on a cold Tuesday afternoon in 2-1 in their first game, doing diving headers into a Duluth at St. Scholastica. This came after favor of Concordia. Once again this goal huge puddle of mud and slime, a long season of hard -came from Fosterling who was just voted moving the goals from the blessed practices, games and con- Athlete of the Week. Three days later at St. practice field to the game field and ditioning. Many of the Scholastica, with a few dedicated fans doing Paul's Balls everyday (ask games were lost by one making the drive, the Comets played their us sometime) were among the goal and to teams that last game for this season. It was a great more memorable events. Leaving had previously had deci- game. at 6:30 a.m. one morning, then sive victories. Playoffs As the women look forward to next 5:30 a.m. the next morning, then began'on Saturday year, they see a season of challenge. But having two home games for a total against Northland. with the challenge come opportunities of four games in a row and fighting over During the regular season, the teams each ready for the taking. They improved drasti- movies the whole time were highlights of gained one victory over each other. With a cally and consistently throughout the 1998 their bus time together. stand full of enthusiastic rambunctious season and have proven their abilities both In fact, some players bonded so well fans, the team came back from a 0-1 score to themselves and to everyone else. Photograph by JD Hendrickson that several decided to spend a little more to tie the game. This came with a beautiful Although the switch to Division II may quality time together off the field. You shot by Fawn Fosterling, a sophomore, cause a little uncertainty of its effect on the

THE V-BALL TEAM LOOKS TO THE FUTURE By Christina Irwin

For those of you who didn't make it The Comets played their last match reason these ladies should hang their Photograph by JD Hendrickson to see the Comet's volleyball team this on Saturday against heads. They played year, you definitely missed out. The sea- Northwestern College. volleyball like it son was full of exciting games, scrappy Despite the disappoint- should be played, play, cheering fans, and even some disap- ing outcome, it quite with heart. pointments too. possibly could have So what lies in The Lady Comets finished their con- been their best match store for the Comets ference play 5-5, to Photograph b y Jonathan Nelson of now? The Comets win themselves a the season. The are looking toward the future, espe- fourth place finish in conference. They Comets played an excellent defensive cially with the move to Division II. It were led by seniors game. Between div- will be a tougher schedule, but the Heather Griffin, ing across the court Lady Comets are sure to rise to the Brenda Giesselmann, to pick up what challenge. They'll give the crowd Margaret Koegel, and seemed like an something to cheer for and the school Jill Marquardt. They impossible ball and something to be proud of. were also joined by putting up a huge newcomers Laura block at the net, the Kelley, Jessie Lazer, Comets fought until and Lora Wroge. the end. There's no

"Treasure" the Memories

By Melissa R. Bargfrede

It was a night to remember. After a 2- 20-10 lead on the Comets until the last 20 down. put some form of memorabilia into it. (In game losing slump, the Comets were look- minutes. At this point, the halftime speech- This win was the perfect ending to this recent years, due to space restrictions, since ing forward es must have kicked in, era for the Comets. It was the last game to the chest is only so big, the memorabilia with great because Concordia scored be played in the NAIA before the move to has amounted to a roster and a towel that is anticipation to three unanswered touch- NCAA Division II next year. It was a signed by each senior.) It has essentially the Friday downs and the game was defeat over become a living night game over. Northwestern, time capsule and against cross- The offense played which resulted the goal of each town rivals, exceptionally well all in CSP bring- season that rivals the night long, with 503 total ing home the a conference ring Northwestern yards. Ben Coauette Treasure Chest in importance. Eagles. rushed 32 times for 190 for the last Now what? However, they yards and two touch- time. The football team were doing it downs, which got him the The looks forward to without the honor of UMAC offensive Treasure an undefined quarterback player of the week. Chest? I asked, future, whereas who has start- Sophomore Dwayne too. I've spent they've always ed every game since August 1996. The Palacio caught an amazing pass in the end- the last three come from a quarterback is Dustin Campbell, who sus- zone making a touchdown. And Tim seasons listen- known and tained an injury the week before at Mount Flanery caught 2 passes for...oh, ing to refer- defined past. Senario. wait...that was two interceptions for Senior ences to it. It There is no doubt That left the control of the offense in Flanery's final career game. Nothing like basically boils down to "bragging rights," that the move to D2 is at least a little scary, the hands of freshman Dan Shuster, going out with a bang! according to Dustin Campbell. Head but very exciting at the same time. They Campbell's replacement the week before. So, Flanery had a good game defensive- Coach Dan O'Brien even noted the esteem are looking at so many opportunities to do And control is precisely the way that ly. Brent Clark and Adam Schutte also of the chest, making note during halftime great things with the talent that exists and Shuster handled the game. Combined with added interceptions. Joel Forsberg handed that there was a seat left open on the bus the potential of recruiting. It will be a big fantastic defense, Shuster helped lead his Northwestern's QB a couple of sacks, specifically for it. It is a prize bigger in season to watch! team to a 31-20 victory over the Eagles. which helped CSP out tremendously. Then size and value than most trophies, fought The Comets took an early lead, 10-0 there was that great play, where Shawn over between just two teams, Northwestern and held it until nearly the end of the sec- Fondow ran and Concordia. ond quarter, when Northwestern scored on the ball on Each year, the win- a short pass into the end zone. Despite a the fake punt, ners take the chest very passionate and inspiring halftime in which even- back to their school Concorda's locker room, Northwestern was tually result- with them and the able to keep their momentum up to gain a ed in a touch- seniors of the team

Winter Sports Schedule 1998

November 24 MBB @ St. Olaf 7:30 p.m. WBB @UW-Stout 7:00 p.m. 28 MBB @ Augsburg 7:30 p.m. December 2 MBB v. Macalester 7:00 p.m. WBB v. Macalester 7:00 p.m. MBB @ Edgewood Tourney TBA WBB v. Viterbo 7:00 p.m. M1313 @ Edgewood Tourney TBA 7 MBB v. UW-Superior 7:00 p m. 8 WBB @ Pillsbury 7:00 p m. 10 WBB v. Crown 7:00 p m. MBB @ Crown 7:30 p m. 14 WBB @ UW-Stout 7:00 p.m. 18 MBB v. St. Thomas 7:00 p.m. 19-24 MBB @ Bahamas Tourney 27-31 WBB @ Tampa Bay Tourney Greenroom continued from evision series, stars in the pro- Christmas stockings. These good time. The party will be page 11 duction. This show also begins stockings will be filled with on Sunday, November 15th. here and continues to tour goodies for under-privileged This is the last Sunday before After A Christmas Carol throughout the United States. children in the Twin Cities Thanksgiving break. We look leaves the theater, Troupe The show here is November area. This will be done during forward to seeing a lot of peo- America comes back the fol- 27th at 8:00 PM and tickets are the normal S.T.A.G.E. meeting ple there. lowing week with a comedy $15. on the last Monday before production called Moon Over Oh, but it doesn't end there. Thanksgiving Break. Buffalo. This show brings an S.T.A.G.E. also has several S.T.A.G.E. is also planning added bonus to the E.M. events planned for the Holiday a Christmas party for all mem- Pearson theater. Season. Alicia Wold, in the bers and friends. The theater Gavin Macleod, the captain costume department, has building will be decorated. of the original "Love Boat" tel- recruited the group to sew There will be food, drink, and a

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