Maureen Zimmerman Hintz Is Ready for a Break

Friday, November 12, 1999 Volume 10, Issue No, 9

INSIDE Comm. News Frantic for Fiddler What's up with 3 Y2K? director World 5 retires Opinions Amanda Parise People watch- 6 Managing Editor ing people After a 23-year career in broadcast television and commu- Features nications, Maureen Zimmerman Hintz is ready for a break. Superior studies 8 She announced last week she lives up to its will be resigning Dec. 23 from name her position of Director of Communications at Concordia. Hintz has served as director for Arts& the past seven years. Entertainment "I'm looking forward to spending time with my family," 'Dead Dogs' 12 Hintz said, explaining that she debuts at Fargo decided to resign after evaluating Theatre her family's situation. Her husband, Warren, is a doctor and fre- quently works nights and week- Sports Photo by Matt S. Anderson ends. Her son, David, 16, is busy Women's 13 year-round with hockey, golf and hockey breaks Perchik (Noah Longo), Hodel (Marija Reiff), Golde (Anna Zappetillo) and Tevye (Rich school. Hintz said she wanted to Sommer) reflect on the passage of time during Concordia Theatre's production of find more time to spend with the ice "Fiddler on the Roof." The musical was sold out over a week before the show opened, each of them and after discussing making it the fifth-fasted sell out for Concordia theatre history. See related story page 11. options her family decided this would be the best. "It was really a difficult decision," Hintz said, "because I really love Concordia." Women in politics are vital for democracy She will miss her co-workers (now close friends), students and "——"•—— States is 15 percent. faith on campus. Heidi Marttila This lack of representation Editor-in-Chief "I have wonderful friends ^^^___ should not be simply a concern of here," Hintz said. "There is not Kirsti Kolle Grondahl, presi- women's rights advocates, any question that God brought dent of the Norwegian parliament, Grondahl said. "Women's partici- me here." said in chapel Monday that the pation is not a question of gender Hintz says she looks at the presence of women in politics is alone," she said. "It's an issue of student workers in her office and essential and their absence in the democracy." students in classes and is always political arena hurts everyone. The presence of women in pol- amazed at their ability to do han- Grondahl, the highest-ranking itics is vital for several reasons, dle everything from classes, to Norwegian citizen, second only to Grondah! said, events, to volunteer work. the king in public trust, said that First, men cannot represent "Concordia students are not although advances have been women in some affairs because of one dimensional," she said. made in equality between men and their different experiences. "Their "They are truly going to be won- women, the presence of women in everyday lives are different," derful leaders of tomorrow." the political arena is still remark- Grondahl said, which provides As Director of ably small. women with a per- Communications Hintz oversees Women " Women's partici- spective that men and coordinates the departments make up 13 per- cannot replicate, no on campus which reach out to the cent of the total pation is not a matter how consci- community, including the Photo number of usly they try t0 Lab, graphic artists and writers in question of gender ™*°o national parlia- the Office of Communications ment members alone. It S an issue Having female rep- and the News Bureau. She also in the world, of democracy." resentatives is also leads production of the Grondahl said. important for main- Concordia Alumni Magazine and The Nordic taining a balance in Kirsti Kolle Grondahl numerous video and writing pro- countries show what issues are con- jects. far better repre- President of Norwegian sidered by the gov- Her management style is sim- sentation with Parliament ernment. "Women ple. "You hire great people and 40 percent, but have a separate set Photo by Lisa Kay Driver then get out of their way," Hintz representation in all other areas is of priority issues," Grondahl said. "Good things will happen." far lower, between four and 16 Representation by women in politics makes sure a balance of explained, which includes topics Another of her responsibilities percent. Representation by issues is discussed by government, leader of Norway's par- SEE WOMEN ON PAGE 4 women in Congress in the United liament Kirsti Kolle Grondahl said in chapel Monday. SEE HINTZ ON PAGE 3 News New Credo course Two professors suffer explores Holocaust Sophia Tareen new cjass from heart attacks some of the teaching burden off of Staff Writer the philosophy department which Incoming students to the has taught the introductory class Professors from departments pitch Credo program will have more since the beginning of the pro- flexibility in choosing the first gram in 1995. year introductory class with the Each year the original intro- in to cover classes, provide support addition of "Germany, the Third ductory class will be taught in the Academic Affairs—are sharing Reich, and the Holocaust" class to fall and the new introductory Melissa Kauck the responsibility of Halverson's t( the spring semesters. class in the spring. The Concordian classes. It's hard to blend Team-taught by Johnathan According to Arnold, the cur- Concordia faculty are working Halverson, a professor of psy- into the class in the Clark of the German department riculum of the class will empha- together to cover classes for two chology for 12 years at and Vincent Arnold of history, the size the Holocaust and its effects. professors, Hank Tkachuk and Concordia, suffered a heart attack middle of the class will cover cultural, political "This has been one of the most Pat Halverson, who are recover- outside the psychology depart- semester." and historical aspects of important issues of the 20th cen- ing from heart attacks. ment in Ivers during chapel time on Nov. 3. Krejci, chair of the Germany, the Third Reich and the tury," said Arnold. "People* still The Speech Communication Don Rice and Theater Art department tried department, said she told him that Holocaust. . ^^__^^_ talk about it and SCTA Professor • "I am really are affected by it to react quickly when Tkachuk her hands started to become clam- did not come to college on my and her body started to ache. excited about the "This has been one today." her main artery and is unable to course. It deals Monday, Oct. 25. She drove to a clinic and was told Students of the get an angioplasty. Krejci said of the most impor- "We were all very disorientat- she was having a heart attack. with fundamental class will have that Halverson had planned on ed coming back from break— During mid-semester break, issues, is extreme- tant issues of the the opportunity to retiring after this year, but she everyone had a lot of questions," Tkachuk, a SCTA professor for ly relevant, and a take a two-day will come back next semester. taught by some of 20th century." field trip to said SCTA professor Don Rice. 27 years at Concordia, suffered a , Tkachuk must now go to phys- the best faculty on Washington D.C. Cythia Carver, head of the heart attack on Friday, Oct. 22 ical therapy three times a week campus," Bryan Vince Arnold to visit the SCTA department, assigned pro- while fishing on Leech Lake with and is instructed by his doctor not Luther, chair of History Department Chair National fessors to take on the extra cours- his wife. Tkachuk was lying on to work full time until Dec. 1. the Credo com- Holocaust es. Concordia is looking for peo- his chest and using upper body Tkachuk, however, says that he mittee. ple to hire, so there is not much strength to adjust sea anchors on Memorial for a minimal price. can't stand daytime TV anymore flexibility in staff, but the depart- his fishing boat. He felt a sudden The proposal for the class was To help with the costs of the and has to come back to keep ment is really good about pulling severe heartburn and knew it was first suggested to the Credo com- trip, two non-profit groups, the sane. He comes to Concordia mittee by Clark last year. Holocaust Educational together, Rice said. serious when antacids wouldn't ease the pain. when he is feeling well enough to "I thought it would make an Foundation, and the Jewish The professors face challenges do so. in covering these classes, such as The speeding ambulance met interesting integration of political Human Relations Councils have Through Tkachuk's absence, extra work on top of their already Tkachuk and his wife halfway as and cultural history," Clark said. provided some assistance. his students have come to appre- full schedules. they drove to the hospital. The "It just seemed like a natural com- Other class opportunities ciate how great a teacher he is. bination." To deal with the extra students four ways and flashing headlights include live internet telenet con- "The first week of class I After the initial proposal, the ferences with Holocaust Rice has taken on, he said that he helped the ambulance track them sur- down, said Tkachuk. thought, 'Oh my Gosh! This class passed through the Credo, vivors, a panel discussion in has also extended his office "My wife was driving about 45 teacher has had way too much Curriculum and Core Minneapolis and visits to the hours. Rice took over Tkachuk's 1 miles an hour," Tkachuk said with caffeine," said Erin Bican, a Committees. Jewish temple in Fargo. Introduction to Communication a smile, shaking his head, "she sophomore student of Tkuchuk's. According to Luther, the addi- "Hopefully students will put course. didn't want to hit a deer on the "But now he's one of the more tion of the class will provide first together all that they've seen and Fitting in to the rhythm of the way and not get to the hospital at special teachers at Concordia to year students with more of an heard and understand how this is class is also an obstacle. all." me. I wish him a speedy recov- option in choosing their Credo still applicable to many current "It's hard to blend into the ery." class in the middle of the semes- He stayed in Deer River for classes. events still," Clark said. Halverson is grateful for the ter," said Rice, who added that the two days while his heart rate sta- assistance she's received, Krejci class also had to get used to a dif- bilized and was given medicine to said. JOIN THE CONCORDIANTEAM ferent kind of personality. unblock his 80-percent-blocked "If there is one message that Cindy Larson-Casselton, arteries. He was transferred on Dr. Halverson would want every- Editorial positions are still open for Linda Dickmeyer, and Rusty Oct. 24 to Duluth for a angioplas- one to know is how much she Casselton are filling in for ty the next day. next semester! appreciates how much support Tkachuk's classes. Halverson is on medication to she's gotten from Concordia," he Call *3826 for more information or stop Concordia faculty Mark help reduce the clotting and won't said. Krejci, Lisa Sethre-Hofsta, and be teaching again until after by The Concordian editorial office in Elizabeth Bull Danielson— Christmas. According to Krejci, the basement of Fjelstad. Concordia's Vice President for Halverson has one big block in

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^7 November 12,1999 NEWS 3 Concordia prepared for Y2K, officials say It also mentioned the possibili- According to Allen, the city of include all of Minnesota, North whether the semester will contin- Juliet Ray ty of Concordia serving as emer- Moorhead does have an emer- Dakota, South Dakota, Montana ue later into May. The Concordian gency housing in case there are gency power plan, and in any case and Wisconsin. That issue will be addressed if Concordia is well prepared for widespread power outages or Concordia will get enough of the Moorhead students should lis- there is a need for it. The start date Y2K, according to Vice President other emergencies which would powerto keep pipes from freezing ten to 1610 AM emergency radio for second semester has been and Treasurer of Business Affairs require Moorhead residents to and keep other necessary func- for information regarding Y2JC looked at twice, and it was deter- Clyde Allen. evacuate their homes. tions running. If it is tapped for and other disasters. mined that no extra days needed to There was some confusion Students Students be built in to the calendar to about Concordia's Y2K compli- residing in from other accommodate Y2K. ance after a memo President dorms have areas will No student business affairs, Thomsen sent to all students, fac- nothing to the Year 2000: be harder such as billing or credits earned, ulty and staff on Oct. 28. The worry to contact, will be effected by Y2K, accord- memo stated that all Concordia about, so they ing to Allen. computing systems are or will be according 14 hours. will have The old databases have recent- ready in time for theiyear change. to Allen. If to rely on ly been converted into new, Y2K The "Y2K" bug is a program- Concordia common compliant databases. If a student ming error that may occur when is asked by sense and does have a problem with class computers switch their internal the city of safety to schedules, billing or any other clocks to the year 2000. Because Moorhead determine Y2K-related problems, the student to serve as as of 10 a.m. today it they can should treat it like they would any certain computers will read only fr if' the numbers 00, computers and a temporary V\ _ return to normal problems, and contact the computer-based machines may emergency Concordia appropriate office. revert to the year 1900 and thus housing facility, some people may emergency housing, Concordia on time for second semester, Allen More information regafding possibly shut down, causing wide- temporarily be living in the Olson will get enough power to provide said. Y2K will be sent out to students in spread loss of power and data. Forum and the Memorial for the extra people. Allen suggests that students early December, including an According to the president's Auditorium. Allen said that there are no treat Y2K like they would treat a email similar to the memos stu- memo, no plans were in place to Allen said dorm rooms will problems anticipated regarding severe winter storm, and they dents and faculty have already delay the start of the second definitely not be used for two rea- the start date of second semester. should listen to local media to find received. Y2K compliance infor- semester, but the note provided sons: they are impractical to heat If there is a problem starting out the conditions in their home- mation was also included in the students with a few ways to con- and provide power for andthe semester on time, Concordia towns. winter edition of the alumni tact the school in case second because student privacy would be representatives will try to contact If the semester does start late, newsletter. semester needs to start later. violated. media in a wide area, trying to no plans have been made as to

through press releases and maga- was the quality of F-M media. At department. She says teaching is •HlNTZ zine stories. a time when the national media is something she isn't yet ready to FROM PAGE 1 "People at Concordia are very clouded with bias, according to give up. "My plan is to keep modest," Hintz said. "But [the Hintz, she was and is impressed teaching as long as they'll have For Rent includes sharing the accomplish- Office of Communications] is with the strength of the media in me," Hintz said. ments and amazing projects of more than happy to sing their the F-M area. With no plans to return to Houses and Apartments Concordia faculty, staff and stu- praises to everyone else." "We've been blessed over the broadcast media and a strong Next School Year dents with the broader community Though first drawn to a career years with wonderful' media peo- desire to teach and volunteer, in education," Hintz was upset by ple," she said. "They still hold Hintz says plenty of opportunities For a List and Application the poor job market and decided to themselves to high standards and lie ahead for her in the future. Call 233-2025 study journalism in college I'm grateful for that." For now though, Hintz says she instead. She completed her under- So Hintz returned to Fargo and will be content cooking and gar- Husen Rentals graduate work at Moorhead State worked for KTHI Television as an dening at home, taking a sailing University and immediately fol- anchor/producer before taking the trip in the British Virgin Islands in lowing graduation worked full same position at WDAY January with her husband and time as a reporter/anchor for Television. cheering for her son at South ONE KXJB Television in Fargo. In After 10 years at WDAY, Hintz Fargo Hockey games. Now she 1980 she moved to Houston to says she again felt the calling to can live out her wishes to spend work at a local news station, but teach. When Concordia offered more time with those important to PERFECT soon discovered she missed the her a part-time position in the her. Fargo-Moorhead community. SCTA she jumped at the opportu- '*Life is short, so maybe instead "Sometimes you have to move nity. of dreaming of someday we LOVE. away from somewhere to appreci- Nine years later, Hintz still should take a look at rightnow, " Maureen Zimmerman ate it," she s*aid. teaches a fourth-block broadcast Hintz said. Hintz Part of what she appreciated performance course in the SCTA

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We also have Chris Boen "We feel very fortunate," said Norway exhibit will move on to a document shredding service, Notary Opinions Editor Larson, "that the five colleges (St. Washington, D.C., where it will Public, and a full self serve copy center In correlation with the Peace Olaf, Augsburg, Augustana, be displayed in a Christmas Prize Forum, an exhibit focusing Concordia, Luther) have been a Celebration at Union Station. A with color copies, binding, laminating, paper on Norway's efforts for peace is part of that—to work on this pro- consort of representatives from folding, shrink-wrapping, and in-store computer and being displayed in the Carl B. ject with the Nobel Institute." the five colleges are invited to the typewriter rental. We even make keys! The exhibit, which currently event. Ylvisaker library until Nov. 23. 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Democratic Party wanted more opportunity to evaluate the plan peacetime presidential election in guerrillas, Alvaro Colom, was Now Dr. Costa Gazi and influence it should have done bet- before it became policy. four decades. running third with 12 percent, well Trevor Ngwane have something ter in the election. It doesn't help The ANC accused him of Hard-liner Alfonso Portillo was above the 7 percent he had been else in common in post-apartheid them to squeal and squeal." bringing the party into disrepute running just short of the 50 per- expected to capture. Eight candi- South Africa: The African The ANC negotiated an end to by airing his complaints in public cent needed to win outright. dates divided the remaining votes. National Congress is trying to white rule and then instead of Portillo ran on a populist plat- The voting Sunday was quiet, silence their dissenting voices. won two succes- "The ANC govern- through ANC form, his candidacy overshad- with no signs of the heavy military More than five years after tak- sive free and fair channels, and owed, but perhaps also strength- presence that marked past elec- ing power, the ANC is facing elections. ment likes to think last week sus- ened, by his ties to former dictator tions. The Electoral Tribunal esti- increasing criticism for showing BuJ^Ukt iIVt UUUVUIappearJs /*•'!/* • pendeI/V1IUVdU 11hi1m for Gen. Efrain Rios Montt and by his mated that about 2 million of the intolerance toward opponents of more than ever to Qj Itselj OS SUpeYlOY two years. admission that he killed two men 4.5 million registered voters had government policy. be sending the to governments to "The ANC has a in Mexico and then fled to avoid gone to the polls. And fears are growing that the message that peo- code of conduct prosecution. The Clinton administration country is headed down the road ple must toe the the north." which its mem- Portillo, who delivered a victo- congratulated Guatemala on to one-party rule, a characteristic line or face the bers must adhere ry speech Monday with Rios Monday for its handling of the of so many other African coun- consequences. Peter Fabricius to," Kola-, Montt at his side, said he was pre- first'-presidential election since tries. Analysts say that Columnist for The Star Mayosi said. pared to go to a second-round 1996 peace accords. "The ANC government likes to may be a holdover "Once a decision runoff if necessary, and pledged to "By all accounts, the election think of itself as superior to gov- from its past as a is made, its cure "an economy near collapse was free and fair," said State ernments to the north and, frankly, guerrilla group battling apartheid. members are bound to adhere to and a society fraught with inequal- Department spokesman James it mostly is," columnist Peter "The liberation movement had it, otherwise we'll never move for- ities." Rubin. "We congratulate the peo- Fabricius wrote last week in The to work in secrecy for so long," ward." He has promised to combat ple of Guatemala ... for demon- Star, a Johannesburg daily. "But said Laura Pollecutt, executive Ngwane, who had demonstrat- crime, tax the rich and heal the strating their courage and their of the disrespect it shows for the director of the Freedom of ed against the apartheid system resentments of the country's 36- commitment to civic duty and official opposition, it is very typi- Expression Institute. "People had that refused blacks a say in gov- year civil war, which left an esti- democracy." cal of the worst African practice." to abide by party discipline. Often eminent affairs, was shocked, mated 200,000 people dead before Portillo is backed by the In particular, Fabricius faulted people's lives depended on it. It's "Freedom of expression and it ended in 1996. Guatemalan Revolutionary Front, the ANC, which holds 266 seats in hard (for the ANC) to shake that freedom of speech are protected "I am a common man, and now founded by Rios Montt, whose the 400-seat National Assembly, off." by our constitution," he said. that I have won the elections, my early-1980s regime was marked for leaving the main opposition Ngwane crossed the line when "There's a feeling that these are commitment is to the downtrod- by some of the worst human rights Democratic Party off important he wrote a column in the Sunday being trampled on. It seems this den," Portillo said Monday. abuses committed during the civil parliamentary committees. World, a Johannesburg weekly, new regime is (running) counter With about 80 percent of the war. Rios Montt was deposed by ANC spokeswoman criticizing the ANC's decision to to our newfound freedoms." ballots from Sunday's vote count- his fellow officers after 17 Nomfanelo Kota-Mayosi said she privatize industries. ed, Portillo had 48 percent com- months. was weary of that complaint. A local ANC official in the pared to 31 percent for Oscar "We should not feel guilty that black township of Soweto near Around the I

NEW DELHI India (AP) Indian and Pakistani soldiers clashed Tuesday In the disputed Kashmir region and India claimed to have killed at least 10 Pakistanis. The Press Trust of India news agency quoted an army spokesman as saying the bodies of 10 Pakistani soldiers with weapons were recovered. 4. Ventura admires Tokyo's traffic control JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) Three men walked out. of prison Tuesday after an system appeals court overturned their convictions for the random killings In 1993 of a woman and two teenagers on their way to school 1. Ten Palestinian soldiers killed during the violent, waning years of apartheid. in clash with Indian soldiers

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) The Brazilian sub- sidiary of German automaker Mercedes- Benz plans to Invest nearly $500 million to 3. Mercedes Benz to invest $500 million expand Its output over the next three years, the company's president said Monday.

. Three freed from prison TOKYO (API Gov. Jesse Ventura says he'd tike to have a traffic control system In the after appeals court ruling Twin Qtles like the one that helps Tokyo drivers know where problems are and con- trols about 7,000 signals to try to move the flow along. Ventura got a look at the Tokyo system Tuesday as his 10-day trade mission to Japan neared an end. The gov- ernor returns to Minnesota on Wednesday. inion This New Year's, resolve to be prepared photo show up as 01.01.00, which T-he Concordian computers may (or may not) read as Jan. 1, 1900. This is ••••••DO where the problems may (or EDITORIAL may not) occur. Some have Much anxiety has accumulat- speculated that banks will revert What . do you ed over the acronym 'Y2K.' The to 1900 and credit interest for Concordian urges its readers not 100 years to accounts. Others think your stu- to panic. predict a massive power outage While fcY2K' is actually just as computers get confused and an abbreviation for 'Year 2000,' shut themselves down. Some dent activity (the 'K' being the Roman think that even tiny electrical numeral for 1000), the term has appliances with computers ; fee pays for? become the monikor given to the inside will fail to work on New computer vbug* expected to Year's Day. occur at midnight on Jan. 1, The Concordian stresses that "It goes toward all the 2000. The bug itself is highly no matter what may happen, fun stuff that happens speculated to occur, but the con- keeping calm will be the most Have cash handy as well, but inconvenient than disastrous. on campus cept is only a theory, as it is not important asset. Prepare for this we should avoid a scenario sim- While the temptation is to and some, possible to know for certain event just as for any natural dis- ilar to Frank Capra's "It's a expect the worst, we should also of the what will happen when the aster. Keep extra food on hand, Wonderful Life" where we rush consider that life may just con- not-fun clocks turn over to zeros. but don't go overboard ridding the bank begging for our money. tinue as usual with slight delays. stuff." The bug affects most comput- our grocery stores of all their Keep blankets and candies on From cars not starting to supplies. Remember that we will hand just as you would in a computers crashing, lY2K' may -Carl er systems written in BASIC language, which incorporates not be the only people affected: snowstorm. If power does go very well prove to be a formida- Larsen dates written as two-digit much of the world will experi- out, it could be cold for a few ble obstacle, but we will benefit '02 numerals. Because of this pro- ence any problems that come weeks. Mainly, we must keep in ourselves if we face this obstacle gramming oversight, Jan. 1 will with 'Y2K.' mind that 4Y2K' may be more with knowledge and preparation Every breath you take, Give the 'Speakers and . CEC movies- stuff like custodians >rnstock." every move you make -Sabrina Bipes Now, I makes me feel more involved. I sometime between 11:45 a.m. and their props '01 perceive everything around me 12:30 p.m. This sidewalk runs just wouldn't Custodian, and am therefore more a part of it west of the Normandy, next to the call it "spy- janitor or ing." Not all. It makes me feel less alone, wall of windows. even sani- exactly. And a prime reason for people- Thus, you sit on one of the tary engi- watching, of course, is to watch upper levels where you can face What I'm neer: these for that someone in particular. If I both the doorway and the win- doing right are the titles establish a people-watching entity, dows. Sit so you don't have to turn now is very of a group a capacity for watching not one your head too often in order to see nonchalant, of people but all people, I can watch the outside. Here you will calmly and unobtrusive, here at "important" person without feel- unobtrusively watch for your per- innocent. Concordia "Football games. Getting ing like a stalker. son to pass by. While I may have one particular who basical- in to any sporting subject in mind, I give all others If I am a stalker, then I stalk all. Now, if you decide instead to ly have the job of cleaning up after events, an equal opportunity. As I keep But anybody can—and really, I watch someone seated within those of us who live in the dorms. theatre the corner of my right eye peeled think, everyone does—people- sight, you can follow the same Speaking from the standpoint events." for a certain individual, I equally watch. So I will attempt to explain guidelines. It is helpful to have a of what I see, our custodians' -Seth notice those around me. how and why. book of some sort with you. I'd work is taken for granted. I also Koterba I see the way the delicate First you must decide how advise carefully considering the 4 think the quality of life would 02 blonde drinks her Cool Nestea much you want to be perceived, use of a notebook. This is a good become a lot worse and more fra- from the can, how the trail of Admittedly, peo- deterrent, as grant with the essence of garbage smoke follows the nameless ple-watching has many people in the air if they were not here to young man who always wears a two motives: to Watch until they understand that pick up after us. coat as he walks outside, and the perceive and to be begin to feel that staring off into Think about it for just a meticulous manner in which one perceived. The space is a sign of minute: if not for them, who guy spreads peanut butter on his level to which you 'I'm being deep thought. would take the initiative to do the bagel. take the latter Then, if caught job? . The key is to watch carefully depends on the sit- watched 'feeling. perceiving, you Having to clean tuna fish out of "It goes towards events and listen in on conversations of uation. can easily look the sink or picking up cans and and concerts. stolen cigarettes and Freud's At any rate, the down as if some other garbage in the stair-wells wouldn't thoughts without being perceived. first motive is undoubtedly to par- brilliant idea popped into your be able Watch just until they begin to feel just isn't very appealing, and con- ticipate in the act of watching, head. This is also a great way to sidering the amount of thanks they to go to that "I'm being watched" feeling. Here, again, you have two choic- record your observations as a peo- get for it, I don't know if I would theatre Wrinkle your brow. Take a sip es: whether you have one particu- pie-watcher, want to do it either. Sooner or concerts1 from your water bottle and smile lar person to watch (or watch for) Now, the second motive of a at your own private joke. later, though, I would pick up the without or if your goal is to watch many people-watcher is to be perceived, garbage because I can only take so Look as though you're waiting -Brynn people. Today my goal changed as This may seem absurd, but think much. for your other party to join you. Anders< time passed; I realized that my about it ...it is quite possible that Granted, college is all about the l Don't let them know you're peo- "important" person would have many people are doing the same 00 choices we make, the experiences ple-watching. passed by already, so I switched thing you are. So if you are posi- You may be wondering why I we have and growing up, but there instead to focusing on those tioned in your prime spot, able to is no excuse good enough not to participate in such an odd hobby. around me. This is the easiest see- see all, chances are that all can see thank the custodians for all the As a person who is somewhat of a nario to start with because you can you as well. And maybe you want work they do for us. "loner," I suppose that it partly stay in the same place. that. This goes for all locations— During a mission trip to Pick a location that gives you not just in the Normandy during Guatemala I was told a story by a DISCLAIMER: ?P*nions expressed in The prime point of vision while not lunch. In most classes, I usually Mayan native; the moral of the Concordian are not necessarily being obvious. iFor instance, say attempt to sit where I can easily story was, though I cannot those of the student body, faculty, staff or administration. you know that the person general- perceive those around me, often remember it in its entirety, "If you Letters to the Editor can be sent to FPO 104 or e-mailed ly walks—going either direc- while trying to be perceived by to [email protected]. tion—on the sidewalk from • SEE PROP ON PAGE 7 Livedalen Hall to Knutson Center • SEE EVERY ON PAGE 7 November 12, 1999 OPINIONS 7 a person become more involved. pus of Concordia College or him or her to be in a certain place as you are. When I first noticed As you start to become more maybe even West Acres shopping at a certain time; worry when they my "important" person, the one •EVERY aware of everyone around you, mall. Indeed, these are the people are not. Doesn't this make you for whom I am still watching, I FROM PAGE 6 while sitting in a public place or in your neighborhood. feel like a real, albeit odd, part of was captivated by small details. This is just what has caught my certain individuals. even walking around, you'll I came across the particular this person's life? Maybe at some eye about the guy with the peanut This works when you become become more familiar with them. persqn whom I am trying to per- point you'll have seen this person butter on his bagel, or the young ultra-perceptive—when all atten- Maybe you'd have the privilege of ceive today while in the act of enough for him or her to become man in the orange coat. There tion goes towards where and how "sitting in" on some interesting "constant'* people-watching. familiar with you—then start to must be countless other minute you are sitting, how you listen in conversations. Or maybe you'd -"Constant" people-watching is smile, or even say hello, as he or she meets you. Even if this doesn't details we all notice every day, as class, when you play with your see that the guy with the peanut when you do not limit the activity we perceive people sitting across hair or touch your neck. How you butter on his bagel also likes to a specific time. Instead, you happen, you might come in con- the classroom or waiting for a laugh or smile to yourself. It's all spend time people-watching, even tact with this person later. This is computer in the Fishbowl. in an effort to notice and to be briefly, while you, say, walk to what happened with the particular noticed. And as you sit people- Countless lonely class. Become the opposite of the person I am still watching. We can make a point to remem- watching, pay close attention to individuals can lone Junior High walker who wan- Though this pastime could be ber these details as we stroll to their facial expressions, the place- dered through halls looking at the considered by some a question- class, or we can make a point to ment of their eyes. become more a part floor—though you are alone, you able, stalker-like activity, I think it look for them. We can ultimately look at everyone you pass. Are they people-watching, too? of the world... by is invaluable. Countless lonely become more involved with this Can you get them to watch you? Some people may even per- individuals can become more a environment we exist in, some- This is the main goal of the "per- perceiving and by ceive your behavior as plain part of the world around them times quite for our benefit. ceive me" people-watcher: getting curiosity or even friendliness as simply by perceiving and being others to become intrigued, even being perceived. you strive to look intently into perceived. If you are a shy person Friday, Nov. 19 everyone's faces. And when you who must become acquainted watching reactions of others to @MSU . learn new techniques. The next chocolate milk. Or that the young establish a routine between class- with people before having any time you're alone, sitting in a pub- man in the orange jacket spends a es or what have you, you'll once meaningful interactions, wouldn't Ballroom 9:30 lic place, watch for this. Try to see lot of time in the library. You*d again start to see the same people this be a terrific thing to try? Just pm to just how many people are trying become familiar with faces, and if at the same time each day ... and become aware of those around Midnight you're fortunate enough, maybe here is where it becomes interest- you when you walk to class, sit at either to perceive or to be per- Tri-College ID $3 ceived. The results may be sur- names as well. Soon you have a ing. the Normandy, or even rest in the prising. collection of intriguing people If one person sparks an inter- mall. General Admission $4 You still may be wondering who permeate your world, est, follow what he or she does People everywhere may be Intermission: Poet Bao Phi & exactly why this activity can help whether that is limited to the cam- each time you see them. Expect looking for someone, anyone, just Latin Music

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can not give thanks for what is given to you, you can not have life.11 I understand that this may anger some because of what it implies, but think twice before you attack me. I am more than willing to discuss what I have written and am judging no one. I am not perfect, either. I do admit that I am not as verbal in saying thanks and know that I too need to work on not being a hypocrite, but I try not to take their wonderful work for granted. With all the groups that get recognition in the form of "National so-and-so Week," I think that a "National Custodians Uninhibited sparks of pure color fly on beams of blazing light; each facet Appreciation Week," should be added as well. What they do may not seem like much, but when it the source of incomparable fire. Here, scientific technology and is pondered in depth, it is enough to make a person do a flip once or twice. master craftsmanship combine, forming the precise angles During that week, all custodians would get breaks from their jobs to guide others through the necessary to create the optimum brilliance. The Ideal Cut rigors of cleaning up after other people. Then perhaps people would be a little more conscious Lazare Diamond. So precise in proportion, so ideal in cut, of that wrapper they decide to throw to the floor in the hallway it is the most exquisite diamond ever to dazzle the senses. or that pizza box they feel that they just can't carry to the trash room to stack in a pile to making the custodians' jobs easier for them. I think if everyone here on campus, regardless of whether or not a custodian is present, could walk that extra few feet to throw something into a trash can it _^ ^JEWELERS. would do just that: make their ONE OF AMERICAS FINEST JEWELERS jobs easier for them. 73 BROADWAY • BOX 2011 The next time you see your FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58107 friendly custodian, be sure to tell TELEPHONE (701) 232-2491 him or her thanks for all their work; They have had to clean up after us wild, and crazy college students. LAZARE DIAMONDS® THE IDEAL CUT Features Superior Studies offers unique learning experience North Shore Mining. W. Scott Olsen. John Silliman The Superior Studies experi- During her Writing about The Concordian ence began with a week-long Nature course for the Superior Some Concordia students left wilderness trip. Students had the Studies . program at Wolf Ridge behind desks and blackboards for option of backpacking on the Environmental Learning Center, a classroom with open skies and Superior Hiking Trail, canoeing in Amy Wick practiced her creative wild animals. the Boundary Waters Canoe Area writing. Here are some samples. Students from seven different wilderness or kayaking on Lake colleges around Minnesota joined Superior. Marilyn Monroe Style together this summer at Wolf' "The wilderness trips provide The ripples of Raven Lake are Ridge Environmental Learning us with a wonderful opportunity silent yet serenading. Sent off Center, the wilderness site of the to experience the beauty of nature shuddering in split-leaps beneath Superior Studies Program, to do firsthand," said senior Stephanie the skirts of the lily. field and classroom studies in the Peterson. "Whether it's canoeing Tossing them up Marilyn outdoors of northeastern in the Boundary Waters, kayaking Monroe style until their stems Minnesota. on Lake Superior or backpacking catch and bring them back to a For the first time in the pro- through the vast forest, all were modest sidewalk store. gram's three year history, eleven sure to provide a learning experi- It feels good to let your skirts Concordia students attended the ence and a lot of fun." fly free, drawing back the curtain Superior Studies program, spon- Incorporating their classroom and letting the first little bits of sored by a consortium of learning to the outdoors, students morning blue and wet hit your Minnesota colleges along with also went on weekend wilderness skin. Wolf Ridge. trips at the conclusion of the class But they, like we, are caught in Students participating in week on Thursdays. The weekend the presence of an unknown soci- Superior Studies have "experien- trip, then, went through Saturday. ety. One too far from anthro- tial, hands on, direct application to The wilderness trips allowed pocentric to to be discussed by Photo submitted to the Concordian concepts learned in classrooms," the students to not only learn Letterman or Leno on late night Amy Wick poses in Superior National Forest while partici- said W. Scott Olsen, committee about the environment but also t.v. pating in the Superior Studies program at Wolf Ridge chair for the environmental stud- appreciate it, according to junior Environmental Center. ies program. Amy Wick. Through the program, students In its first two years, the learn about the outdoor environ- Superior Studies program consist- ment both in the classroom as well ed mainly of St. Olaf College stu- as in the field. Students have the dents. option to take classes such as However, with the participa- Minnesota Natural History, tion of many Minnesota colleges Introduction to Environmental and universities, the program is Studies, Writing About Nature, growing and expanding. Environmental Policy and According to Olsen, during Regulation, Environmental summer 2000 the program will Ethics, History of the Great Lakes expand to have two summer ses- Region, Physical Education, sions. The program also offers the Independent Study, or opportunity of spending a January Cooperative Education. term. One highlight of the experi- Eventually, Superior Studies ence for Kyle McDougall, a will have its own campus, which sophomore from Glencoe, Minn., will be a part of Wolf Ridge and who participated in the summer offered year round. program, was the field trips. Within the next few months, Students in their individual students from several colleges, classes or as the program group including Concordia, have the participated in field trips to such opportunity to get a taste of the places as the Tower-Sudan Mine program through the winter sam- Photo submitted to the Concordian outside Ely, Minn., The pler weekend Jan. 14-16. International Wolf Center, and For more information on the Students participating in the Superior Studies program learn through experiences in nature Superior Studies program contact as well as in the classroom. Some activities include hiking, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Boldly going where no class has gone before

Tova Loddigs issues in science fiction films," he "The fifties were the golden films. said. "One being the actual sci- age of science fiction films," "I really think we spend a lot of The Concordian ence in the film, the mistakes and Luther said. Because of this, he time watching these films," he " [Sci-fi films] Space travel, aliens and one the right portrayal of it. The other has chosen to watch films dating said. "They depict science, and physics professor will combine being the social and cultural from the fifties first and then abuse science. Most people get depict science, and for a unique course offering this aspects." working up to modern times. He their science from these films, abuse science. Most spring. Science fiction filmsar e a good hopes to watch about seven to 10 which can be both good and bad." The new class, taught in the way to track the history of the films during the class, as well as "Science and Science Fiction people get their physics department by Bryan fears and hopes and positions pieces of many other films. Films" is a half-credit, 300-level science from these Luther and titled "Science and Americans hold with science, Luther thinks this class is for course, which is scheduled for Science Fiction Films," will look Luther said. everyone, not just physics majors, Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:20 films, which can be at the art of science fiction from "[Science fiction films] really and he hopes to have people with p.m. More information on the both good and the perspective of the scientist as do reflect the values in religion a variety of backgrounds taking class can be accessed through well as the movie goer. and and science from the time that the class. Luther thinks it is worth- Luther's home page. bad." The class will explore issues of they are made," said Luther. while for students to understand science as well as other aspects That's one of the main discussion how the public sees science, as Bryan Luther these films bring up, according to points he would like to talk about well as how the fears and hopes physics professor Luther. "There are two separate during the class. for science are shared in these November 12, 1999 FEATURES 9 Write for Features? Submit creative writ- Cross country, track athletes ing or write a story. Contact Jessica at make service a team sport 3826 Members of the Cross Country and track teams celebrated Halloween this year, as in past years, by per- FREE Ericsson 388 forming service CH phone! projects in conjunction with Plans starting at Sources of $16.95 Service, Concordia's stu- AD LONG DISTANCE dent service in tri-state area. learning organization. The ath- Mention This Ad For letes went trick Additional Discount! or canning, col- Wireless Touch lecting over 900 2714 Main Avenue pounds of Fargo, North Dakota canned foods to donate to (701) 234-0071 Churches United *While Supplies Last in Moorhead. Photo provided to UNICEL The Concordian Uniting icllulir & L>igital

month is not a hardship for us." Larson agrees that much can Amy Wick According to SOS Group be learned through service. The Concordian Coordinator Jared Nypen, campus "It gives them a better perspec- It was Halloween night...some organizations are usually matched tive," he said. "It makes them start pulled wagons while others with one service opportunity a thinking and makes them more pushed strollers or carried year, but as Nypen said, "The thankful. The service shows them garbage bags. After meeting at the track team is an exception." how much a large group can get bell tower they dispersed in They not only trick-or-can for accomplished in an hour." groups of three into the streets of Churches United annually, but Over 30 track and cross coun- Moorhead in search of canned also label and box food at the try team members showed up to food items. trick-or-can. SMART MONEY Over 900 pounds of canned "It was fulfilling to see so goods were collected for the "Community ser- many people who wanted to par- Getting a diploma is a smart thing to Churches United food shelter dur- ticipate in this," said women's vice gets them do. But paying for a college education is ing the cross country and track cross country captain. Barb not getting any easier. teams' trick-or-canning expedi- together for some- Breidenback. tion. "It helped us realize how fortu- thing other than TCF NATIONAL BANK Minnesota The idea was set off fiveyear s nate we are," she said. can help* TCF BANK offers several loan ago when Garrick Larson, head athletics, so they According to Larson, commu- men's cross country and track nity service projects helps a team programs for students and parents to help coach, contacted the Sources of have more than a develop a unity that is not estab- you get that diploma. Service office in search of a pro- one dimensional lished by just going to practice. ject for his athletes. It goes to show, for Call us for more information and an "I thought the community ser- relationship." Concordia's cross country and application toll-free at 800-247-1092 vice would help the athletes track athletes being on a team Ext. 8100. understand they're receiving more Garrick Larson means much more than running from the college than the average Men's Cross races or jumping hurdles. NATIONAL student," Larson said. Country/Track Coach With a budget that allows his Lender Code EIIIL III1IIG teams to sleep in comfortable 821728 LENDER hotel rooms the night before a Great Plains Food Bank, do apart- cross-state competition and eat at ment cleaning and couch pick-up the Olive Garden on occasion, for Lutheran Social Services. Attention Students Garrick believes his athletes need The team also participates in to give to the community that unique events and projects such as gives to them. decorating the doors of residents Winter Service Special "They pay the same tuition, but at Eventide Nursing Home and get above and beyond what the assisting in the Special Olympics average student gets...and the Bowling tournament. • Winter Tune Up • Oil Change • Filter thing is they expect that they The track and cross country I should get more," Larson said. teams are the first athletic teams In order to dedicate his ath- on campus to do service through Bring in your student letes to giving back to the SOS, Nypen says. Concordia community, Larson "Now the football team is has both the men's and women's interested. They (cross country cross country and track teams and track teams) should be con- ID and save 10%. serve the wider community on a sidered model groups on cam- monthly basis. pus," he said. Russ I "I don't make people come, Nypen believes Sources of but it's highly recommended," Service is an organization based Honda NISSAN Larson said. Men's cross country around the belief that service captain Gabe Arnston likes the should not only be about doing Nissan project. "Community service is a the services but learning from good idea," he said. "Once a them as well. 3910 2nd Ave. S. • Fargo, ND • 282-7000 Honda and Nissan vehK:ies only. 10 FEATURES November 12, 1999 Hegg leads for the love of the game can't joke around as much as last basics (passing, serving, defense) ented. Hegg was an easy person Tim Hanson year," senior Anne Larson said. and we had a lot of fun. I love vol- to play with. She was a good The Concordian "She has different duties now like leyball and I love coaching." teammate. She communicated While many athletes walk [scouting] other teams. She's still Having played last year Hegg with you. She was very accepting away from the game at the end, a friend, but it's just a little differ- knows what's it like to be a stu- of all the players and treated them Meredith Hegg couldn't complete- ent. She has to take a step back as dent-athlete at Concordia. with respect," she said. ly step away. coach. But she is really good with "I was just in their shoes last Mosser feels that, like last year, Her love for the game helped the younger girls. She gives them year," she said. "I am sort of a link Hegg has learned a lot from her her to decide to come back to good coaching tips and has a between them and the other two new experiences this year. Concordia's volleyball team to understanding of the game." coaches. It's still so vivid in my "I think one of the things she's coach after her senior season last Hegg, working to finish her memory. I still deal with some of learned is it's a very different per- year. French education and coaching the same things as they do, like spective on the coaching side," Hegg used up her eligibility major, hopes to complete her homework and classes." Mosser said. while playing two years at North work by fall term next year. Because some of the players "She sees why it is very impor- Dakota State University, one year "Meredith has a lot of good know her personally, it helps tant to have players that are dedi- at Moorhead State University and qualities," head coach Tim Mosser when the team is practicing cated, intense and committed and Meredith Hegg one year at Concordia. said. "People can really see that because they know Hegg has been if they aren't it can be frustrating "I spent a year at MSU and she is sincere and honest and she's through this last year. as a coach and this year she's they feel comfortable talking to wasn't content there either," she really trying hard.11' "She is very knowledgeable experienced some of that frustra- me about whatever." said. "I loved my team but didn't While Hegg has learned a lot about the game," sophomore Leah tion, but has also experienced the While Hegg continues to learn feel I had much of an impact on from coaching this year she knows Sanden said. "She's an extremely joy of helping out." her responsibilities as an assistant them. I had five older sisters who there is still a lot to learn. hard worker and a very spiritual Helping coach her former team coach, her players are also learn- had either played volleyball at Even though coaching at the person who never gives up. She's has presented their own set of ing valuable lessons. NDSU or MSU and up until that college level is new to Hegg this a great leader who is always there issues. Many students think of Hegg point I felt I was basically just fol- isn't the first time she has helped to offer advice as to what I can do "I'm learning that being a as another student, but at least one lowing in footsteps. So when I out with a volleyball team. to help the team. She sees things coach isn't just a way to earn member of the volleyball team heard Concordia needed a setter I "I have been coaching since I out on the court that I can do to money," Hegg said. "It takes a lot think of her as a mentor. took a chance. It was the best was a senior in high school," Hegg help out the team." of work. They learn hard work in "Her experience with setting decision I could have made." said. "I coached seventh grade. Hegg's experience here and at practice and what it means to be has helped me the most. I not only Her experiences at NDSU, After I started college I helped her other schools have helped her on a team. I'm learning how to be think of her as a assistant coach, MSU and Concordia have helped coach the Junior Olympic pro- develop as a leader both on and a part of the team as a coach, not a but also as the setting coach," her deal with her new role as an grams which are off-season pro- off the court. player, which is taking some Anderson said. "She helps us with assistant coach. Instead of prepar- grams for high school athletes. "She was a really good leader. adjusting. With the girls at bur technique with setting. It's a ing to play each week, Hegg is My first coaching job was after She played at NDSU and MSU Concordia it is sometimes hard to big asset to me to just have her now nestled in the coaches room my freshman year at NDSU. I which gave her extra experience draw the line between being there as a former player, and I after practice helping make the coached seventh and eighth that was unique to the team," friends and being their coach. But really respect her." next game plan. graders from my high school. I sophomore Kristy Anderson said. I think it is important that I keep "Her role is different. She loved it. I tried to teach them the "She was hard working and tal- that relationship with them where

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• The Concordia Music Faculty will be holding two November music faculty recitals in Christiansen Recital Hall. Music professor and pianist David Worth will perform Schubert and Brahms Sonatas on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Soprano Lucy Thrasher will be accompanied by pianist Lily Chia Brissman for a recital featuring works by British/Welsh poets on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.

• North Dakota State University's Little Country Theater presents "Oleanna," by David Mamet. The contro- versial two-person drama Catherine Grothe Tevye (Rich Sommer) spearheads a line of "Papas" in Photos by Matt S. Anderson challenges perceptions of sex- The Concordian "Tradition." Director Jim Cermak believes traditions are being made at Concordia. ual harassment and political explain many things about the Tevye and his struggle for con- based on ideas. This year's choice for the correctness in the struggle culture, including little things sistency. President Thomsen agreed, annual musical, "Fiddler on the between a female student and like how they would sway while On another level, Cermak saying that there is a value in Roof," was inspired by the inau- her male professor. There will praying. said, the story is about traditions, what people learn in theater. He guration of the new Concordia be performances Nov. 12-13 Tevye, the main character, With a new president, we will be felt that the theater presents a and 18-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets president, according to director keeping some of our traditions, place for an active dialogue of are $9 for adults, and $6 for Jim Cermak. leaving others behind, and will ideas. The musical, which deals seniors and students. For more "Musicals are begin making new ones, he said. "Fiddler on the Roof will be with issues of change and tradi- ticket information call (701) "I think everyone has little shown in Comstock Memorial tions, was a perfect choice for about ideas... not 231-9442. things that are hard to let go of," Theatre Nov. 11, 12, 13, 14 and our first year with President about singing and Sommer said. "The audience Nov. 19 and 20. Thomsen, Cermak said. will easily relate." (A dditional reporting by • Three Minute Hero will "It was time for us to talk dancing," Cermak thinks that this story Katie Schagunn) be performing Friday, Nov. 19 about change," Cermak said. confronts some major issues at a cultural event hosted by "Because of the new president Jim Cermak about changes in life as well as Moorhead State University's we are changing our traditions, "Fiddler" Director changes in traditions, and that Asian American Association we are making new traditions." the theater is an excellent place and Organization de Latinas "Fiddler on the Roof," which struggles with the changes he is for dialogue about these issues, Americanas (OLA). During is set in Russia around 1905, is seeing, as many people do when "Musicals are not just singing the one hour intermission poet the story of a Jewish father cop- facing change. and dancing," Cermak said. Bao Phi from Minneapolis ing with the changes he is facing The play relates to the new "Every show we do [is] about will be reading and the OLA in his family life and the life of^ president on two levels, Cermak these challenges in life, will be playing Latin music. his community. This unique cultural event will said. On one level, the story is "We are not here to preach, ^Musicals are about ideas," be taking place in the MSU about transitions. but we are here to provide a Cermak said. "They're not about ballroom. General admission "This story is about change in learning opportunity," he said, singing and dancing." For this is $4, but tri-college students our lives," Cermak said. "It To Cermak, the theater is a place reason, Cermak taught the cast can get in for $3. For further relates to today." to open up and talk about these about Jewish cultures and how information, call 236-2721. Rich Sommer, who portrays things. everything ties together. Tevye in the production, agreed, Because of this, he deems it According to cast member Kelli saying we can all empathize with very important to select plays • "The Stoned Guest," Wurzberger, Cermak would Rich Sommer as Tevye Peter Schickele's comic opera spoof of Mozart's "Don Giovanni," will be performed Elvis has left the building... by the Fargo-Moorhead Civic Nothing but NATS Opera on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Several Concordia students advance to finals Fargo Moorhead Community Age groups included high schools Theatre. Concordia faculty Crystal Ivanish students, college-aged perform- involved in the production The Concordian ers, as well as grad students and include David Hamilton, Thirty-eight Concordia stu- adults continuing voice training. Karen Hamilton, Lucy dents were involved in the NATS Performances are judged by a Thrasher, Gary Thrasher, competitions last weekend at St. panel of or three judges per Peter Hajverson, and Vicki John's University. Of the thirty- student. Once the judges decide Fingalson. eight, seven advanced to finals. amongst all participants, they The cast will also sing arias NATS, the National announce who will be advanced and ensembles from "La Association of Teachers of to semi-finals. Boheme," "The Marriage of Singing, brings together students From there, finalists from each Figaro," and "The Merry from many campuses across the division are chosen. The division Widow" in a preview of state, as well as high schools of finalists choose one of their three upcoming FMCO produc- the area. Requirements to be prepared compositions, and all of tions. enrolled in the competitions the judges evaluate who they con- Tickets are $25 reserved include a performance of one consider t0 have given the best P*r- and $18.50 general admission. temporary art song, one song formance. Senior and student rush tickets written an original language (such Concordia students who are also offered. For tickets, Photo by Matt S. Anderson as Italian, French, or German), advanced to the final round were call 235-6778. ... and Native American Elvis impersonator Neil Trottier and one song written before the Mark Jaspers, Micah Lamb, Gennard Lombardozzi, has taken his place. He was spotted at the Centrum on 1800s. Hilary Students are placed within O'Hara, Valerie Pettit, Cory Tuesday. His performance was part of American Indian divisions according to their age. Renbarger, and Casey Triplett. Awareness Week. 12ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 12, 1999 Locally made film to premiere Concordia Orchestra plays for the home crowd 'Dead Dogs' a success on festival circuit

Photos by Matt S. Anderson Tom (Joe Reynolds, left) is confronted by the return of his (above) The estranged brother Derek (Jay Underwood) and his ex-girl- Concordia friend Carmen (Margot Demeter), who are now a couple. College Orchestra per- rity guard at a hotel. His peaceful formed in Eric Henderson ennui is shattered when his A&E Editor estranged brother Derek (Jay Memorial The Fargo Theater will host a Underwood) and ex-girlfriend Auditorium special one-night screening of Carmen (Margot Demeter) come Sunday to cap off "Dead Dogs," directed by Clay back into his life. Before too long, a week long tour Eide and produced by North they have talked him into taking to Colorado. This Dakota native Regge Bulman, on part in their plot to rob his hotel resilient group of over the busy Fourth of July Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. musicians weekend. Gunplay and classical The film was shot in Grand endured a dive- Forks in thirteen days. "We decid- music ensue. ed on [shooting in] Grand Forks The film has garnered rave bombing attack for a number of reasons," Bulman reviews on the film festival cir- on the cellos by a said. "Since I came from North cuit. Kevin Thomas of the Los stage light, and Dakota, I've always had good Angeles Times has called it "a Bruce Houglum conducts the attentive Orchestra during their Sunday (to relax) went connections with the film com- prime example of of what can be evening concert. During the concert, as well as on their tour, they per- mountain climb- mission there. I've never been any accomplished within genre and formed a variety of music selections. ing. place where a film crew has been when imagination and discipline so welcome... they were all are made to count for more than incredibly helpful." budget." And the film also won an nrr "Dead Dogs" is a taut, noir- award as the Best Independent tinged, dialogue-drenched thriller Film at the Seattle International starring Tom Kale as a night secu- Film Festival.

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"Concordia has been known to TBA - Men's cross country be supportive of athletic programs @ NCAA Central Regions for both women and men," Lien in Waverly Iowa said. "They realized the advance- TBA - Women's cross ments that Minnesota as a whole country @ NCAA Central and collegiate level schools in our Photo by Lisa Kay Driver Regions in Waverly Iowa conference were making in Members of the women's hockey team participate in drills during practice Wednesday. This women's hockey." ground-breaking team is the first college varsity team in Fargo -Moorhead. Sunday The players are feeling a sense 1 p.m. - Women's hockey of pride as well. After two club crushed Hamline in the first game, against the favored teams, played for many years on a co-ed hosts Iowa State seasons, the team finally took the 12-0, and came back the second Gustavus and Augsberg, accord- team which makes her more phys- ice on Saturday as a full-fledged game to win 13-0. ing to Leonetti. ical and used to taking harder varsity sport. "Everyone either scored or had "We're the young team in our shots." "It's really exciting," said fresh- an assist," said Leonetti. "We were conference and are just going to Lien also said that she has SPORTS man goaltender Jill Leonetti. "The expecting to go in as the dominant take it game by game," said Lien, some great defensmen, Jeni Nigg school's really supporting us. We team but not expecting to win by According to Lien, the and Shelly Buchholz, and also two SIEF: have new equipment and locker as much as we did." Cobbers' goal is to make it to solid freshman goaltenders. Swimmers best rooms." Both Leonetti and freshman Nationals. Sophomore standout Concordia will be playing their Playing Hamline, which is still forward Katie Jaques agreed that Sandra Johansson, from Sweden, home opener against Iowa State St. Thomas for a club team, was a good time for Hamline was not a complete view might help clear the path. this weekend. They will be draw- first victory the Cobbers to work on plays and of the season to come. The team "She's pretty much the leader ing for a T-shirt and also an The Cobber swimming develop their lines. Concordia is looking forward to playing on the team," said Lien." She's authentic Jersey. and diving team cruised past St. Thomas Saturday, winning their first duel Larson's leadership earns recognition meet 127-116. The team dominated Emily Rankin when Larson started coaching at Concordia, he lete relationships. many events on their way The Concordian would have never guessed the team would fin- "I try to find out something about each of to the victory. ish so high in the MIAC. them so that I understand what motivates Concordia took first in Garrick Larson, head coach of the men's "We sat down at the beginning of the year them," he said. "That way, I'll understand how the 200 yard medley relay cross country team, is a busy man. He can be and [Larson] convinced us we could get in the to approach them so they're comfortable talk- with a time of 2:00.18, found running with his athletes, working in his top four at MIAC," Artnsen said. "Three years ing to me." nudging past second place office, spending time with his family, talking to ago, we were in last place." Larson's motivation is found in testaments St. Thomas by .36 seconds. students or teaching classes such as This is Larson's third year of cross country from the individuals he coaches. Junior Carrie Bunger Biomechanics and Wellness. coaching at Concordia. He has also been the "When I came here, I didn't really have a lot dominated the 1000 yard "I'm stretched for time," he said. "I wish I head men's track and field coach for seven of desire—I just wanted to run," said Arntsen. freestyle, winning the had more time to spend with the athletes to get years. Larson came to Concordia fresh out of "He helped me realize I can be good. He helps event by 33 seconds. to know them well. You have to get to know graduate school at the University of Minnesota all of us work hard." Bunger also took first in them well to have an influence on them." and undergraduate school at St. Olaf, where he His leadership has helped students advance the 500 yard freestyle. But Larson does have an influence; he was competed in football and track and field. on and off the field. In the 200 yard freestyle, named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic "I was fairly successful in track," he said. "You always want to run a good race for freshman Elizabeth Conference Men's Cross-Country Coach of the Outstanding would probably be a better yourself and for the team, but you also want to Dougherty took first place. Year at the MIAC Championship Meet last word. While at St. Olaf, he qualified for run a good race for [Larson]," said Goebel. "I Junior Shana Letnes won weekend. nationals twice in the javelin and was all-con- think he'll be the first to admit I've grown up a the 200 yard intermediate "It's well-deserved," said junior team mem- ference in five different events "about 15 to 20 lot in these past years. I owe a lot of that to medley, and the 100 yard ber Chris Goebel. "He's just been incredible times," he said. Ironically, he never ran cross- Garrick. He wants us to become better people, breaststroke. freshman for the cross country program." country in high school or college. not just better runners." Andrea Ross took first in Larson said, "It felt pretty good- every- Larson now runs with his team on easy Larson said the best part about coaching is the one meter diving event. body's got to admit that being acknowledged days. seeing athletes' lives change or improve over The Cobbers struggled in feels good." "Or I run with some them," he said. "I can't their college career. "It's almost like being a the 100 yard backstroke, He's quick to point out that his award goes keep up with a lot of them." parent," he said. however, as they/ were back to his athletes. Larson puts a lot of time and effort into Now Larson is.setting his sights towards swept by the Tommies. "Two thirds of it is how my "athletes per- planning the team's workouts. Regionals, where the top four teams advance to In previous action, the form," he said. "If they don't run well, I look "I've gone to a lot of [coaching] clinics and nationals. Cobbers finished in fourth bad. A coach has a lot better chance [at receiv- done a lot of reading about training theology "I think we're seated about eighth," he said, place at the season opening ing the award] if their team does well." and exercise physiology," he said. "I've incor- "There are five nationally ranked teams above MIAC Relays at Stv At the MIAC championship meet, the team porated many ideas from many speakers, fel- us, and the other two have received votes for Catherine on October 30. • equaled its highest finish in twenty years with low coaches, friends, athletes. I've kind of nationals. There is still and outside possibility The team will Jake on a respectable fourth place. The fourth place woven it all together." we could go." Iowa State at 7 p.m. tomor- finish combined with the team's improvement Carefully planned workouts aren't Larson's If the Concordia Men's cross-country team row at the pool in from last year and votes from other MIAC only factor in his coaching strategy; he also finishes in the top four, it will be their first time Memorial Auditorium. coaches determined Larson's MIAC award. sees the importance of having good coach/ath- ever at nationals. Senior team member Gabe Amtsen said that 14SPORTS November 12, 1999 Cobbers drop MIAC lead with loss to Tommies Tim Hanson Thomas came back scoring 22 sacks after recording 2.5 sacks The Concordian unanswered points. against The Tommies. Hankel has "St. Thomas is a good team, 13.5 sacks going into the season The Cobber football team saw maybe the best team we played," finale against Augsburg. The old its postseason hopes dim after los- Christopherson said. "Their record of 12 was set in 1989 by ing to St. Thomas Friday at the defense played really well and Kent Hanson. Fargodome 22-7. shut down our offense." "They kept coming up with The loss knocks Concordia out Concordia's rushing attack plays to keep them out of the end of a first place tie into a four way which has been so fierce in the zone," Christopherson said. "We tie for second at 6-2. last couple of games could only stopped many of their opportuni- The Cobber offensive line took muster 46. The Cobber passing ties. Our defense played magnifi- a hit when senior right tackle Jake attack led by junior quarterback cent." Estenson went down after the sec- JefTHertel had trouble getting the Concordia plays Augsburg ond play of the game. Sophomore passing game going, throwing for Friday in its final game of the reg- backup Brian Riley filled in. only 131 yards and no touch- ular season at the Metrodome. "Riley came in and did a good downs. The Cobbers also had two "We need to move the ball job, but it's tough when you lose a fumbles and three interceptions. offensively," Christopherson said. captain and a great player," Concordia's defense was a "I'm confident our defense will Christopherson said. "It has a way bright spot in a otherwise dim play very well against anybody. of effecting the rest of the team. game. The Cobber defense picked We proved it against St. John's Everyone was kind of stunned." off three interceptions and had and St. Thomas. Our defense has Concordia took the lead 7-0 four sacks. played well enough to win. Now Photo by Lisa Kay Driver late in the first quarter, but that Junior defensive end Mark our offense has to get going and juniorjeff Allen chases down an opponent during the Cobbers' would be the only 'score they 1 Hanke! broke Concordia's single ""pu*t point*s on th* e board. , 22-7 loss to St. Thomas last Friday at the Fargodome. could put on the board. St. season record for quarterback Men's soccer ends season with win Nathan DeCock cial because it was capped by an unlike- Dustin score his first goal was special ly senior. Defender and Co-Captain for all of us," said Singer. Banner Health System The Concordian Dustin Holt, playing in his hometown of Cobber players reached several mile- The 1999 Cobber men's soccer team St. Cloud in the final game of his career, stones in their final game. In scoring the LOOKING FOR A GREAT ended their season this past Saturday final goal on Saturday, Senior Josh CAREER? with an emotional win at St. Johns. The Spaulding matched the MIAC single- VISIT US AT THE TRI-COLLEGE victory tallied the Cobbers final mark at "Our record was not season goals mark of eight. Singer fin- CAREER FAIR - 7-10-1, 5-5 and tied-for-fifth in the what we 'd hoped for, but ished just behind Spaulding and the NOVEMBER 16, 8:30-3pm MIAC. record with seven goals. The two play- Fargo Civic Auditorium With nine seniors playing the final to come back and win like ers combined for 41 total points to lead RECRUITING NURSES game of their college career, the St. this in our final game is the MIAC in scoring as a duo, with Johns game possessed a sentimentality Singer adding 20 points to Spauldings Banner Health System is a not-for-profit evident to any in attendance. Inspired, something I'm sure we'll 21. " organization that operates hospitals, the Cobbers rallied from two goals always remember " Ending the season on a winning note nursing homes, home health and home down to win 4-2, ending an otherwise is great, but the Cobbers of next season medical equipment services, and other health care locations employing 22,500 disappointing season on a high note. Eric Singer face a daunting task: Returning to the people in communities across 14 states. 'To come back and win our final Senior co-captain top of the conference. The Cobbers game was just so emotional," said return only three juniors next year, senior co-captain Eric Singer. "Our Banner Health System scored his first collegiate goal in the while seven sophomores and 15 fresh- th record was not what we'd hoped it to be 58th minute to put the Cobbers ahead men will make the trip back to 4310 - 17 Ave SW, Fargo, ND 58103 this year, but to win like this in our last for the first time. Unexpected as it was, Moorhead. Though a young team, next Attn: Glori French game is something I'm sure well always the goal lifted an already close-knit years squad definitely aims to return the Banner Job Line: 701-277-7878 remember." team to final victory. team to glories of years past, in an Equal Opportunity Employer The comeback was all the more spe- "We're all friends, and to have always tough MIAC.

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"Even if it didn't show in two games, 6-0 and 8-1. up on the score sheet, everyone contributed "It was good to get the first two wins of in their own special way." the year," junior Mike Gast said. "Our The Cobbers have their first home stand defense was good and improved from the this weekend against St. Mary's, a team that first game to the second. That's going to be is going to be more of a challenge. "St. our strong point." Mary's has more speed and savvy with the Although the Cobbers allowed only one puck than Hamline," Baumgartner said. goal in two games, Hamline got a lot more "We have to slow them down through the chances than the Cobbers wanted. neutral zone." "We still need to work on defense," There's no doubt that every game in the sophomore Brady Burgess said. "We let MIAC is going to be an important one. "In them have too many opportunities." this conference, it's so close," Baumgartner The Cobbers gave up 21 shots on goal said. "Every series has so much riding on it, during the first two periods of Friday's you have to be ready to play." photo bv Matt s- Anderson game, but after that only gave up 20 shots The Cobbers are currently tied for first MIAC player of the week junior Bryan Howard makes a save during practce on goal during the next four periods of play. in the MIAC with Augsburg at 2-0, and on Wednesday. The Cobbers are off to a 2-0 start this season. "We settled down," head coach Steve look for a couple big wins this weekend. . .. XJtJ. ^ „ „ . ., „ A , . ,. . ., . „, ,, . , Baumgartner said. "We played with poise . . . , , . every game in the MIAC," Gast said. "As we're right at the top. We need to get ready in the pocket and patience. That's what we MW The attitude is that we need to win - ; . 4 , . i * i Rocky season ends for Cobbefar as talent and expenencr e volleybalis concerned, to play our game. l team second tournament team member. lost or when we lost 15-13," shows including solid friendships, with the whole team." Kara Murray "I'm very honored to be select- Anderson said. "It would have long road trips, and a great coach. Larson praised Coach Tim The Concordian ed for that," Larson said. "But, I been a whole different season, had "I will miss my teammates the Mosser for his dedication to the The volleyball team ended wish the team would have done we won those games." most," said senior Larson. "We netters saying, "He always tries to their season last weekend with a better." As far as the record goes, the have a really close team and the keep the lines of communication tenth place finish in the MIAC Despite the rocky start, the volleyball team does have its friendships each year is what open and be understanding." tournament. Cobbers have many memories of highlights. One especially memo- makes so many good things hap- The Concordia College volley- "We didn't do as well as we a great season. The Cobbers rable part of the season was the pen." ball team is already looking for- had hoped to in the tournament," opened their season with a 2-1 winning streak of five games Anderson spoke of the team's ward to next year's season with Kristy Anderson noted. "We were start against three non-conference toward the end of the season. trip to Montana for the Rocky big hopes. The Cobbers will lose hoping to finish with a bang and teams. From there, they struggled "Our season started out a little Mountain tournament as one only Larson to graduation. that didn't happen." with MIAC teams staring out 0-6 frustrating," Leah Sanded said. notable highlight of the season. "Since we were so close on so The tournament also honored in the first actions of conference "Then we peaked in the middle, "It was a really good week- many of those games," Anderson Anne Larson as an All MIAC first play. giving us some confidence." end," she said. "We got to go to said. "Maybe we will have the tournament team member and "It was especially frustrating The netters will remember Sam Scariano's house, see her experience to turn it around next Sam Scariano as an All MIAC when we went to five games and much more than what their record hometown, and meet her family season."

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The Concordian makes classified advertising space available to cam- Applications may be picked up at the Browse icpt.com WIN a FREE trip quiet, smoke-free 4-plex. All new pus and off-campus groups. To place an ad, fill out a form at The Fargo Park District office, 701 Main for Springbreak 2000. ALL destina- kitchen, bath, carpet. Off-street park Concordian advertising office, located in The Cornerstone, Room Avenue, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 tions offered Trip participants, stu- ing, plug-ins. Great neighbors in othei B05, located in the basement of fjelstad Hall. The deadline for clas- p.m., Monday - Friday. dent orgs & campus sales reps want- units. Call 233-1881 for appt (11/12) sifieds is 5 p.m. of the Tuesday before publication. ed. Fabulous parties, hotels and Rates per 35 words: So you read The Concordian. prices. For reservations or Rep regis- Rent for NEXT YEAR: 912 Concordia student, staff For more information, Thought about working for us? The tration call Inter-Campus Programs South 8th, across from belltower and organizations,.. $2 call 299-3827. application deadline for editorial posi- 800-327-6013 Whole house - two groups of foiu Others... $4 tions for second semester has been (two up, two down). Call Gene: 1 extended to Nov. 17. Pick up your ***ACT NOW! Get the best (218)546-5779 American Sign Language application for news, features, sports SPRING BREAK PRICES! South Jobs Interpreters needed for students in or copy editor outside of Campus Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, HEAT PAID in all new remodeled the Moorhead Public Schools. Part IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Info. Questions? E-mail concord. Acapulco, Florida & Mardigras. Reps two bedroom, new carpet, kitchen, time/Substitutes. Pay $14.00 per hour. Students earn $375/5575 weekly pro- needed...travel free, earn $$$. bath. Off-street parking, plug-ins, Contact Human Resources Office at cessing/assembling medical IX). cards GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 6+. laundry. Available October 15. Pay no 299-6225 for an application. 01/12) from your home. Experience unneces- Services 800-838-8203. (12/10 rent until November. 233-1881. 01/12) sary...we train you! CaJ MediCard 1- The Fargo Park District is accepting 541-386-5290, ext 300. Earn a free trip, money or both. MAZATLAN 2000 from $399 applications for the following winter Mazatlan Express is looking for stu- (after discount). 14 FREE meals, 23 For Sale seasonal positions: Open Gym Blirapies Subs/Salads dents or organizations to sell our hours of FREE drinks,$30 EARLY Attendant, Edgewood Chalet Tommy, Nike, Ralph Lauren * Day help needed Spring Break package to Mazatlan, BIRD DISCOUNT, $100 off trip in and Old Navy Attendants, Lifeguards, Skating * Start at $7/hr Mexico. (800) 36M786 tn/ia> 2001! CALL FREE 1-800-244- Brand name clothes at low prices Instructors, Youth Hockey Coaches, * Moorhead and South Fargo 4463, www.collegetours.com < 12/10 Sweatshirts, fleeces, watches, glass- Assistant Hockey Coordinator, Adult locations only Spring break Y2K es, t-shirts, jeans and much more. Hockey Referees, Youth Basketball * Apply in person AMOCO Food Shop in central We'll actually help you get there! hotel/free nightly social hour/party Basketball Scorekeepers, Adult Moorhead hiring customer sales rep- Senor Frogs, Bora Bora, package/discounts. (800) 366-4786 Volleyball Referees, Dike West resentative for the 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Wild 30,000 + students with USA! www.mazexp.com

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THE STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CONCORDIAN EDITOR FRIENDSHIP, INC Supporting People with Disabilities PREFERENCES WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WHO: Full and part-time employment opportunities Hours available around school schedule Starting entry level salary $7.21 -possess a strong interest in the news and reporting • -understand the power of the written word and be prepared Benefits available for full time employees: to exercise it responsibly •> Medical, dental and vision insurance -are able to organize and manage a large staff <• Paid time off Paid orientation, inservrce, education and PREVIOUS JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED! training Challenging and rewarding positions Variety of career opportunities The application deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, December 2. Interviews are scheduled for the next afternoon, December 3. APPLY AT: Application materials are available in the Student Affairs Office. % 3004 11 ST S, FARGO (701)235-8217

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