Students Scream for Fro-Yo by LINDEN FIGGIE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF with an Explosion of Color and Flavor, the Frozen Yogurt Craze Has Hit Orange City

Volume 85 - Issue 5 October 5, 2012

Students scream for fro-yo BY LINDEN FIGGIE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF With an explosion of color and flavor, the frozen yogurt craze has hit Orange City. De Zoete Winkel, Dutch for “The Sweet Shop,” is anything but subtle as it boasts electric blue and cotton-candy pink walls. A ‘50s theme was owners Neel and Melissa Johnsen’s original design idea. “I love old drive-in movies,” Neel said. “I just like the ‘50s.” It’s bright retro meets futuristic Candyland. With colorful spirals, old records adorning the walls and a large mural of a ‘50s drive-in, the Johnsens took the theme seriously. “We did a bit of homework on that,” Johnsen said of the color selection and design pieces. Whether sitting on the comfy couches, chrome and white four-person tables or high barstools, the atmosphere is cozy and eclectic. Soon the shop will add a jukebox to give an even more authentic feel. Six large, self-serve machines line the back walls and provide a wide variety of flavor options including fruity pomegranate and mango; creamy cheesecake and cookies ‘n cream; and chocolate and mocha, along with many others. The pomegranate energy/vitamin boost is “Red Bull in yogurt form,” according to Neel. “That’s for the college kids; it’s full of energy and caffeine.” After filling their cups with any number of yogurt flavors, customers have numerous topping choices. From wall-mounted pulleys to a complete treat bar, customers can choose any amount of additions. Pineapple, kiwi and berries; cookie dough, brownie and cheesecake bits; candy PHOTO BY EMILEE BERRY pieces and a variety of sauces: the possibilities abound. Court Yard Village and Bolks Apartment resident assistants from left: senior Eli Groenendyk, junior Katherine White, senior Meg White, On Monday’s grand opening, a line of eager customers senior Jono Taves, junior Hannah Heagy and senior Taylor Culver enjoy their first visit to the frozen yogurt bar. formed far outside the shop’s doors. Energy was high, and After trying a mix, Nonnemacher offered advice: “You The idea for a frozen yogurt shop was a bit of a whim. excitement was obvious as visitors anxiously bobbed heads have to be careful with your flavor selection. It’s not like ice After a Sioux Falls visit, the couple asked what if…? Once hoping to somehow shorten the line. cream. Fro-yo has its own unique flavor.” Junior Elizabeth De the location opened up, the Johnsens felt they couldn’t say Northwestern juniors Kara Nonnemacher, Kaitlin Jong agreed after a not-so-perfect combination. “I put some of no. “We decided to jump off the ledge and go for it.” So far, Floerchinger and Elizabeth De Jong were excited about the the white chocolate sauce on, and I shouldn’t have,” she said. it’s been a success. new addition to Orange City’s attractions. “It brings a big Don’t get your heart set on a flavor though. “We’ll be Naming the shop was a relatively easy task. The Dutch city flair to small town Iowa,” Floerchinger said. “It’s a lot switching up the flavors,” Neel said. “We’ll keep the staples,” name for “Sweet Shop” was purposeful on the Johnsen’s like ice cream, with that tropical kick,” she said after tasting but the owners are already expecting new flavors. They’ve part. “We wanted to make sure we kept it Dutch,” Neel said. her vanilla yogurt with pineapple toppings. ordered a non-dairy based blue daiquiri sorbet and a sea salt “We wanted to tie in the community.” caramel pretzel. Avoiding frozen yogurt in the name was also strategic. Perhaps one of the bigger draws is the shop’s hours. “We did that specifically because maybe in five years we The yogurt bar is one of few places in Orange City open will decide to start serving something different,” Neel said. on Sundays. “We’re always looking for something to do on Whether it’s the frozen yogurt itself or the many topping Sundays,” Neel said. “Now we can stay here.” Once things choices, sweet is accurate. get going, the Johnsens will reassess their decision, but they Self-proclaimed “yogologists,” the Johnsens say they hope say they are looking forward to the business. to bring the frozen yogurt craze of the west and east coasts to Students agree that the hours are a positive component. small town Iowa. They have big plans and aim to provide a “It gives us somewhere to go on Sundays, and we don’t have fun place for students, families and people of all ages. to go to Sioux City to get fro-yo,” said junior Keely Bracelin. Many anticipate the shop will become a popular college de Zoete Winkel Hours student hangout. Monday–Thursday 3 - 10 p.m. De Zoete Winkel has only been open for a week and a Friday 3–11 p.m. half, but the Johnsens are optimistic about the community’s Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. response. “I haven’t heard one bad thing,” Melissa said, Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m. PHOTO BY EMILEE BERRY “except that we need a highchair.” They already have an Pleased with the convenient location, de Zoete Winkel owners hope In Holland Plaza next to the movie theater their shop becomes a popular, community hangout spot. order shipped.

• Page 2: An inside look at Orange City Poetry Slams • Page 3: New Muse album steps up dubstep • Page 4: RUSH photo recap • Page 5: Coffee addicts confess their secrets Inside this issue: • Page 7: Football team wins in overtime • Page 8: Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving in the states 2 Orange City Poetry Slam lets poets speak out BY MATT LATCHAW who were sick of critics Slam poetry has nothing controlling what they to do with Shakespeare t h i n k t h e a u d i e n c e or Michael Jordan. Poetry considers to be legitimate slams began in Chicago and well done. in the ’80s in a small cafe The structure of the with an open mic night. slams is based around Marc Smith, also known as this idea. The audience Slam Papi, is credited with responds directly to the creating this unique type performers with boos, of poetry. cheers and claps, and the PHOTO SUBMITTED Since their humble judges are chosen by the Above: Senior Sarah Kugler performs a poem at the Old Factory, the site for many of Orange City’s poetry slams. Poetry slams are a mix of inception, slams have MC from the audience at rap battles and theatrical peformances. spread across the United random. They each give States to include more than scores between 0 and 10, all, but I think of it as a the slam’s audiences. 80 certified teams and a and only the poets with the communal effort,” Mahr All are is welcome to try National Poetry Slam event. highest scores advance to said. “I like to empower their hand at slamming, Slam poetry now takes place the next round. people to take ownership b u t m a n y p e o p l e a r e all over the world. Despite the big city of this with me.” nervous about making Campus Quotes This genre isn’t poetry ethos of poetry slams, the The slams happen once personal things public in as your English teacher competitions have been a month and usually take their poems. taught it. Poetry slams taking place in Orange place at The Old Factory “Orange City is the are a performance and City for more than 7 years, Coffee Shop. most welcoming, nice slam a competition. according to Northwestern “ G e n e r a l l y , p o e t r y crowd you can imagine,” “Ringing bells is good for people with multiple The style of slam poetry graduate Steve Mahr. slams are as wild as they Mahr said. “The more personalities.” lands somewhere between “(NW graduates) Cody want to get.” Mahr said. you do it, the better you - Professor Heather Josselyn-Cranson at handbell hip-hop vocals and a and Jen Shafer started “We don’t censor the poets, will become. When I first choir practice. theatrical monologue. hosting slams here around so we host the events off- started, I got mocked. Then Although the emotion and 2005,”Mahr said. campus out of respect for I started listening more and “I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone sucks.” focus of the poems can have Mahr now coordinates those who may be offended creating my own style.” - Senior Ignacio Reatiga-Hiquera at Praise and Worship a broad range, the poems and promotes poetry slams by the language.” The next Orange City are typically bitter and full with a Facebook page, Although anyone is Poetry Slam will take Send your Campus Quotes, with context, to of frustration. “Orange City Poetry Slam.” invited to attend , Mahr said place at 7 p.m. on Oct. [email protected] The movement came “I do all the planning people connected to NW 20 at The Old Factory or submit via twitter, at out of a culture of poets and logistical side of it usually make up most of Coffee Shop. #nwcbeacon

Levitt is the smooth-cheeked, arrogant, too far into the science fiction realm that mob-employed killer with nothing to lose, could turm off a few people, but for the and Willis fleshes out the role further most part, the action and suspense of the as the grizzled old-timer carrying the film are of the highest caliber. weight of Gordon-Levitt’s life choices on It’s more than just your high-octane his shoulders. action flick with the sci-fi effects and story; The film utilizes time travel well, there are twists to be taken in following to connect past, present and future the “loop” of this film. You remain unsure in a thrilling mix of cause and effect. of how the connection between present What happens to the present version of Levitt and future Willis will be bridged characters affects their future selves. until the very end. The story of “Looper” may seem like See the film for its fresh take on the it could trip up audiences with all the old workings of time travel, a great cast time hopping, but the film presents the and gun-slinging thrills till the very end. tale easily enough that you won’t leave Rating: ‘Looper’ takes viewers for a wild ride the theater scratching your head and wondering what just happened. Five Star Good: MOVIE REVIEW “Looper” takes place in a not-so- Guide BY JEFF HUBERS Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce distant future and maintains enough of a Fair: “Looper” doesn’t just play with the Willis complement one another perfectly realistic view that the film isn’t far from Classic: Poor: concept of time travel—it takes viewers as they play the present and future the possible. Excellent: along for the ride. versions of the same character. Gordon- The story does perhaps dabble a bit 3 Latest Muse album dabbles in dubstep ALBUM REVIEWW BY TOM WESTERHOLM the band's decision to make shrieking vibrato, the result A&C CO-EDITOR the title track completely is surprisingly powerful. Since its inception in dubstep, Muse manages Fortunately, the album 1994, English three-piece to maintain a relatively isn't entirely wubs and alt-rock outfit Muse has been uniform sound from the screeches. Parts of “The 2nd nothing if not progressive. beginning of the album to Law” are as heavy as Muse The band’s latest album, the end. has ever sounded. “Survival,” “The 2nd Law,” continues Part of the uniformity is the soundtrack of the 2012 to push boundaries, even due to Matthew Bellamy's Olympics, ends with a single- if those boundaries might distinctive, soaring vocals, string breakdown below seem strange to a long- which would make any genre a soaring guitar solo. The time listener. But if listeners of music sound like Muse. But opening track, “Supremacy,” can get past the unfamiliar when his words are soaring ends much the same way, dabbling into dubstep and above the wub-wub of a with Bellamy sing-shrieking sound sampling, they may dubstep beat, it's jarring, to on top of the guitar-induced find an enjoyable album, say the least. chaos. In general, it's worth even if it ends up being a Even more jarring, noting that the complex guitar guilty pleasure. perhaps, is that it works and drum work continues T h e f i r s t s i n g l e , for the most part. Muse has to make an appearance on “Madness,” is extremely always tended toward a “The 2nd Law,” although it British rock band Muse released its sixth album, “The 2nd Law,” on Oct. 2. The new album contains ele- catchy. And despite the somewhat dark, apocalyptic isn't as heavily featured as ments of several different genres, including rock, electronica and dubstep. pulsing, synthetic bassline sound, and if there is one on previous releases. pumping below the vocals thing that dubstep does well The album isn't perfect, sound that fans find perfect, “Explorers” and especially a listen, even if the sound like a robot's heartbeat, it (a distinct possibility), it's and it doesn’t come close they remain discontent, “Panic Station,” which isn't exactly what fans are somehow still sounds like a that it offers a sort of dark to perfection, as 2003's interested in continuing sounds like a strange hybrid looking for. But frankly, if Muse song. This remains a energy. When combined “Absolution” arguably did. to push the envelope. Too of Queen and Fall Out Boy. it was, Muse wouldn't be common theme throughout with real, unaffected The problem for a band much tinkering can hurt The good news is that Muse. So maybe it's just the album: Despite unusual vocals, especially Bellamy's as intelligent as Muse is an album, and it certainly even with imperfections, as well. musical stylings, including intense, high-pitched that when they've found a hurt Muse on tracks such as Muse remains well worth Rating: New ‘World of Warcraft’ expansion is indecisive BY MICHAEL GUTSCHE of Warcraft” is an old game. and connectivity. game has caught on like a but the change itself seems of Warcraft” has come The latest expansion Very old. Nearly a decade “Mists of Pandaria” fever at Blizzard, with more only partially welcome and and gone, and, barring to “World of Warcraft,” old, in fact. That’s pretty continues to broaden the and more complex aspects, a bit tacked-on. something incredibly Blizzard’s Massively impressive, considering scope of available areas such as stance-specific The new quests and drastic, the future is only M u l t i p l a y e r O n l i n e how it continues to engage to explore, classes to play, skills for the Warrior, being dungeons maintain an a steady but pleasant behemoth released on Sept. players. Not that the core races to choose from and removed or smoothed out excellent sense of polish decline into an old standby 25, calls for an investigation mechanics aren’t showing horrid things to kill. into something that feels and quality. This, doubled MMO, a shadow of its into the more unknown their age, but they were Almost all of it is less like accessibility and with the new sights and former glory. reaches and promises lots designed for a bygone engaging, if condescending more like homogeneity. sounds, makes the game of new things for everyone. era of considerably less at times. It seems that the Regardless, the new more polished. Promises aside, “World consistent Internet stability oversimplification of the zones are well-realized and This is not about the beautiful, more beautiful content of the game so than the eight-year-old much as the attitude engine warrants. The towards that content. All artistic direction of the of WoW’s expansions have game has always held had tons of new places to sway far more than the see and things to do, but technical achievements in it was the way that the the past, and the new assets, content was presented both audio and visual, are to the consumer and the impressive both on their player that mattered. own and when brought Although the delivery together to form something for the most part seems far more than the sum of more directed toward their parts. maintaining and engaging More about the new a n a l r e a d y - e x i s t i n g expansion itself, though: player base, the excessive It’s really quite good in streamlining of mechanics terms of playable content, and class features toward but it seems indecisive simplicity and ease of a b o u t w h a t i t w a n t s access seems to be geared t o deliver. more toward newer or less The new race and class, dedicated players. Pa n d a r e n a n d M o n k , In the end, “Mists of “World of Warcraft” has been an RPG heavyweight for nearly 10 years, and the makers continuned their respectively, make for yet Pandaria” is good. The tradition of producing popular content with WoW expansion “Mists of Pandaria.” another change of pace, prime time of “World October 5, 2012 beacon.nwciowa.edu Features 4 RUSH dancers shake it out

Photos by Emilee For more RUSH photos, check out Berry, Lisa Post “Northwestern College - Beacon” Senior Holly Stewart and junior Ed Sanchez-Perry perform and Jodi Stahl on Facebook. a Latin dance choreographed by Stewart that tells a story of unconditional love.

A Lindy Hop dance choreographed by junior Brooke Johnson gives dancers a chance to Dancers in “Feel Good, Inc.,” choreographed by junior Tyler Gleason, combine hip-hop and swing to portray young love. kick up their heels.

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The contemporary style dance “Masquerade,” choreographed by junior Abby Korver, is dedicated to strength and beauty. beacon.nwciowa.edu beacon.nwciowa.edu October 5, 2012 Features 5 Students find caffeinated love affairs BY PRIYANKA FERNANDO There is nothing more necessary—or more cherished—to a college student than a nice kick of caffeine to get through the day. And now that fall has arrived, what better way to fuel up than with a delicious cup of coffee? The richness, the flavor and the feelings associated with a good ol’ cup of joe make it quite popular with students. This coffee community is represented by the true aficionados, the coffee addicts who appreciate the deeper side of the brew. One such enthusiast is senior Jasmine Smith, who has coffee down to an art. “When you are able to make that perfect cup with just the right amount of beans and just the right amount of cream, the taste of it all is perfection,” Smith said. Not only is coffee appreciated through this delicate balance of flavors, it’s appreciated through the many ways one can acquire it. Corey Kundert, resident director of West Hall, roasts his own coffee. A technique acquired and inspired from a friend back home in Indiana, Kundert’s hobby has led him to purchase high quality beans from California. “It’s so interesting to me that something that is so universal PHOTO BY EMILEE BERRY is also so diverse,” Kundert said. “There are so many ways For residents of Third North Fern, there’s nothing better than conversation over coffee. to drink it, and making coffee is like making something that is a little handmade.” spent. But like any person who appreciates coffee, trying its roots, to bring it back to the people, you can do that in To Kundert, the process isn’t a solitary undertaking. out the local coffee shop is a must. a coffee shop.” “Making coffee is a communal process,” Kundert said. “I Junior Ann Calsbeek sees these very places in her future. The time is just as important as the place when it comes to never make it alone. Guys from the wing make it with me, “I love going to coffee shops,” Calsbeek said. “I hope to coffee. When is coffee most necessary for these enthusiasts? so it’s a lot of fun.” own one someday, so I’m always looking for ideas.” “I think coffee is best in the morning, but I can enjoy it Those who aren’t adept at the science of roasting can Many coffee lovers appreciate The Old Factory, a coffee at any hour,” Calsbeek said. skip that step and head straight to brewing, which can take shop in Orange City. It’s a place visited by Kundert and For the addicts out there who can’t go a day without on many forms. others at NW. awakening their senses to the aroma of fresh coffee, it’s no The method of choice for Sam Martin, a professor at “I love the Old Factory,” Kundert said. “They really know surprise they have positive words about drinking coffee. Northwestern, is though a French press. their coffee, and seeing them do their stuff is really amazing.” “It’s peaceful,” Martin said. “I usually drink the first cup “I drink French press coffee because there’s no filter,” Kundert is an avid coffee shop customer. in the morning while everything is still.” Martin said. “It’s the most eco-friendly coffee.” “The atmosphere of coffee shops is amazing,” Kundert “Coffee makes me feel warm and cozy,” Calsbeek said. For these coffee lovers, roasting and brewing is time well said. “Coffee is a communal activity, and to bring it back to “It’s my ultimate comfort food.” FCA unites faith and athletics for students athletically as well as those coming together to find a who do not. deeper meaning with their D u r i n g t h i s t i m e , relationship with God,” people are able to get to said sophomore Ben Loftis, know others on a deeper, another student leader. faith-based level. It’s a Meetings are run by casual environment with the student leaders with no attendance or time occasional faculty speakers. commitments. It is a joint effort by the team The FCA team leaders, leaders to create a down- Gretchen Sutherland, to-earth feel with valuable Brianna Hobbs, Cody information for each person Engebretson, Ben Loftis and to take away each time. Alli Dunkelberger say that “The main reason I God has given them the wanted FCA here is it’s platform of athletics as a always been a part of my way to demonstrate the love life,” Engebretson said. “My of Christ. dad was a huddle coach A typical FCA meeting for Le Mars. I’ve grown up consists of ice breakers, around it. I wanted to let games, prayer, small groups other people share the same PHOTO BY EMILEE BERRY and a devotional message. experiences.” Leaders of Fellowship of Christian Athletes help students connect faith and athletics. T h e m a i n t h e m e Engebretson’s experience BY ERIN VAN HORN is a group that meets together that made this happen. and Christ,” said Gretchen FCA focuses on is living is characteristic of FCA, Fellowship of Christian to encourage others in Christ. “FCA to me is just an Sutherland, one of FCA’s intentionally and how doing positive and encouraging. Athletes has been a club Senior Cody Engebretson, awesome opportunity to student leaders. so relates to different aspects FCA meets at 4 p.m. every on Northwestern’s campus faculty member Ray Gibler get to know other athletes, FCA provides students of reality. other Sunday in the Bultman for many years but has just and a group of student leaders encourage them and get to an opportunity to interact “To me FCA is a bunch Center. The group’s next recently been revived. FCA at NW are the team members a deeper level with them with others who compete of people who enjoy sports meeting is Oct. 7. 6 Homecoming offers little to students BY GRAHAM KINSINGER three months. One time, I remember Mitchell Janssen Homecoming is coined singing a beautiful karaoke rendition of Britney Spears’ London is a melting pot o n t h e N o r t h we s t e r n “…Baby One More Time.” BY ALI SONDREAL is their real favorite. website as an event meant With this in mind, it causes me to believe that although FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT According to BBC, former for “alumni and students Morning on the Green is a fun event that students can When the deafening Foreign Secretary Robin as well as their parents and surely attend, it is more of a NW showcase for the sound of planes flying Cook called chicken tikka family members.” surrounding community. With that said, I still encourage overhead seems like masala “Britain’s true Somehow it feels more all of you to check it out, and definitely stop by the NW birds chirping from the national dish.” My British like it is focused on alumni and other visitors, while Men’s Soccer booth. trees and your campus classmates have told me students fall by the wayside. With a slew of sporting has its own pub, you that eating in a kebab shop and music events centered on alumni and various events “... how many students are eager know you’re not cozily is actually a very British for parents and family, what portion of the weekend is to display their relationship tucked away in the Iowa thing to do. It’s their intended for students? status via clothing?” cornfields anymore. equivalent of late-night Of course, there are the spirit days held during the You’re in London, baby! McDonald’s or pizza. week leading up to Homecoming, and that is a student I appreciate the effort to give a warm welcome to Home of Shakespeare’s Thankfully they haven’t event. However, how many students are eager to display visitors, but let’s not forget about the students who are Globe, Big Ben and… changed their minds about their relationship status via clothing? And I have noticed already here. I don’t know how to remedy the situation, curry? Londoners seem drinking tea. Tea still gets that many students roll their eyes in reminiscence of but have a lot of fun this weekend. Support the football, to have forgotten that the top billing. middle school dress-up days. Perhaps if there were volleyball and soccer programs if you can. Spend some ever-present kebab shop But perhaps this isn’t different dress-up days, students would be more excited time with family if you are blessed with the opportunity. and Indian restaurant a question of change about it, but it was a somewhat of a lost cause this year. Say “hello” to old friends if they are back on campus. didn’t originate in Britain. but rather an example of Having grown up in Orange City, I always found After all, it is homecoming for them, as well. Ladies and gents, it appears assimilation. A city by its that the Morning on the Green was an exciting event. Throughout it all, please keep in mind that if someone that they have become a bit definition is a center of You could go win some candy, trinkets and maybe even is wearing white, it doesn’t automatically mean they’re of a melting pot, too. culture, so maybe it’s more a goldfish that you knew would not live longer than single anymore. London has become a constant combination of a juxtaposition of old cultures. If we’re open to a n d n e w , local and learning about another We always follow back. @NWC_BEACON foreign. Situated in what person’s way of life, we has become the city’s should also be open financial district, St. Paul’s to apply the things we We want Cathedral is surrounded admire to our own lives. by modern buildings and Culture is nothing more your opinions! architecture, including than the agreed-upon the Millennium Bridge, behaviors and beliefs of a Please email known for its feature at group of people. As young the beginning of the sixth adults just beginning to [email protected] “Harry Potter” film. And discover what we truly with comments, concerns the large Ferris wheel that believe, we’d be out of our is the London Eye has minds to resist growth. and letters to the editor. become nearly as iconic as Change does not equal Big Ben. Now does anyone growth. But in my limited else find these jointures a experience, it seems that an tiny bit disconcerting? Are open mind grows faster than we trying to replace these a closed mind. Whether that beloved icons or add means immersing yourself to them? in a different culture, taking And let’s not forget the a class outside your major curry. Brits are throwing or accepting the new with aside their beans on toast the old, it just might be to claim that Indian food worth a try. Beacon Staff Linden Figgie Michael Simmelink Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Kati Heng Alyssa Currier Tom Westerholm News Editor Arts & Culture Editors Tyler Lehmann Emilee Berry Jocelyn Van Dyke Photo Editor Features Editors Sarah Lichius Jodi Stahl Emma Westerholm Opinions Editor Copy Editors The editorial staff reserves the right to edit submissions for style, clarity and length. For advertising rates and submissions, email Advertising Manager Sara Van Gorp at [email protected].

Online Email beacon.nwciowa.edu [email protected] 7 Raider volleyball breaks losing streak BY LACY GREEN that,” Roesner said, “which in turn caused After three tough losses, Northwestern us to come up short of the win.” pulled out a dominating win against Mount The match was tight, but NW had an early Marty at Yankton, S.D. on Wednesday. advantage and hung on for the win. The overall score was 3-0, with sets of Set two looked similar with each team being 25-12, 25-12,and 25-14. This put NW staying within three points of the other. With at 4-3 in the GPAC and 14-6 overall. the game tied at 23, Midland earned two “Mount Marty was a scrappy team, but straight points to win the second set. we definitely out-powered them at the net,” The Raiders were down 8-3 in the third said junior Claire Roesner. set but rallied to gain the lead 14-13. Midland The Raiders totaled a .310 hitting average then scored six points to get a 25-20 win and for the match with 39 kills in 87 attempts. make the overall score 2-1. Junior middle hitter Megan Hutson led the NW fought to get a fifth set but lost the team with a season-high 10 kills and hit .571. deciding fourth game 25-19. The team also hit a season high 11 aces. “We all had moments where we played Sophomore Alexis Bart had a match-high great, but we also had moments where we 10 digs, and was followed by Roesner with lost our focus,” Roesner said. nine digs. The Raiders totaled 46 kills out of The Mount Marty game was a turning 152 attempts and hit .151 for the match. point for the Raiders, who were coming off a Floerchinger led with 15 kills. Sophomore trio of tough losses. libero Alexis Bart had a total of 24 digs and Northwestern lost its third-straight freshman setter Madeline Hanno added 26 match on Saturday against Midland in the assists. Bultman Center. The volleyball team will play again at “Volleyball is a game of emotion and 5 p.m. on Saturday against nonconference excitement, and we didn’t show enough of opponent Jamestown.

PHOTO BY LISA POST Junior midfielder Travis Sytsma delivers a ball in their Sept. 26 game against Dordt. The men’s squad Overtime win for NW played to a physical 1-1 draw against Morningside on Tuesday night. BY DALTON KELLEY The NW football team came away with a 33-27 Men draw in double overtime victory last Saturday in BY JORDAN DYKSTRA the match with six saves. overtime over the Nebraska The Raider men’s soccer team traveled to “We needed to finish the chances that Wesleyan Prairie Wolves. conference rival Morningside on Tuesday to were presented and be able to seal the deal The No. 11 Raiders face the Mustangs in a match that resulted in and put the nail in the coffin down the advanced their record to 4-1 a 1-1 tie after double overtime. stretch.” Kinsinger said. “[Head Coach Dan] on the season. In the 23rd minute, sophomore midfielder Swier reminded us that a tie is still better The excitement started Leo Sanchez found senior forward Graham than a loss and that there is still plenty of with a fumble forced by Kinsinger for the lone Northwestern goal of soccer left to play.” senior defensive tackle the night. Kinsinger had been on the pitch for The Raiders and Mustangs matched up Jordan Carlson on the first just more than a minute. pretty similarly statistically with the teams play of the opening drive for The Mustangs quickly responded with a generating 17 and 14 shots, respectively. the Prairie Wolves. goal of their own in the 30th to the end the The Raiders also produced eight shots on A few plays later the PHOTO BY LISA POST scoring for the evening. The two teams then goal compared to seven for the Mustangs. Raiders would punch it Senior Mike O’Brien launches a kickoff against Dakota State on commenced in a defensive chess match for Morningside did manage to force six corner in on a three-yard run Sept. 22 as junior Mitchell Janssen charges downfield. the remainder of the contest. kicks compared to three by the Raiders. by senior running back their first drive with a seven- with Smith rushing in the “I thought we definitely fought hard The Raiders were led in shots by Brandon Smith. Nebraska yard touchdown pass from final score for the Raiders. and battled,” Kinsinger said, “but it was sophomore midfielder Gabriel Goncalves Wesleyan answered the junior quarterback Davis The Raider defense was disappointing playing so hard for 110 with four attempts and two on goal. score with a 32-yard field Bloemendaal to senior led by senior Nate Fischer minutes and having that type of effort result Kinsinger, Sanchez, junior defender Harri goal making the score 6-3. receiver Tyler Walker to with 9.5 tackles, eight of in a tie.” Edwards and freshman forward Koray Shortly after an NW make the score 20-10 in which were solo stops, and In overtime, both teams had Karakas, each notched two shots each. interception, junior running favor of the Raiders. 1.5 sacks. opportunities to win the game but failed The Raiders enter their homecoming back Theo Bartman scored The Raiders fired back NW’s offense went for to capitalize on them. matchup at 5 p.m. tomorrow against from 17 yards out to put the from a Prairie Wolves 360 total yards. Smith had Freshman goalkeeper Austin Stoesz conference opponent Midland with a record Raiders ahead 13-3. touchdown with a 39- 56 yards on 19 carries on the came up big for the Raiders in stopping the of 6-3-1. Midland is currently 2-1 in GPAC Nebraska Wesleyan then yard touchdown pass from ground, 58 yards in the air Mustangs down the stretch. Stoesz finished play, and sits second in the standings. went for its longest drive of Bloemendaal to Smith to and three touchdowns. the game. The Praire Wolves put the team ahead 27-17. Bloemendaal passed for Raider sports coverage this week @ beacon.nwciowa.edu marched 74 yards down the Nebraska Wesleyan then 250 yards on 16-28 passing field and scored on a short scored 10 straight points to and had two scores. run to make the game 13-10. force overtime. Walker had a career- • Women’s soccer remains unbeaten Neither team scored again In the first overtime, the high 153 receiving yards before halftime. NW defense pulled together and one touchdown for • Wynja sets school-record in team win NW came out swinging an aggressive stand and the Raiders. in the second half. forced a fumble. NW’s game will start at 1 • Men’s golf takes first at Briar Cliff Invite The Raiders scored on The contest was finished p.m. tomorrow. 8 Around Campus Canadians can’t catch a break Dance BY SARA VAN GORP The homecoming dance To most students at Northwestern, the second Monday in October is nothing more will begin at 9 p.m. on than a normal day of classes. To NW’s Canadian students it means a lot more. Friday, Oct. 5, in the tent In Canada, the second Monday in October is Thanksgiving Day. It is held earlier on the green. There will than Thanksgiving in the U.S., right at the end of harvest, because the Canadian be an entrance fee of $1. Thanksgiving is a celebration thanking God for a bountiful crop. The traditional Canadian Thanksgiving celebration is very similar to the average Hub Concert U.S. celebration. Sophomore AJ Gruwal grew up in Canada and shared a little bit Senior Devon Cadwell will about his typical Thanksgiving traditions. open for the Pomegranates “We have a normal sit-down dinner and pray before the meal,” Gruwal said. “My concert at 9:30 p.m. on family spends the evening together. We watch movies and play games. Sometimes it’s Friday, Oct. 5, in the Hub. Drinks will be $1 off just my immediate family, and sometimes my extended family members are there, too.” during the concert. Canadian junior Josiah Veurink also has good Thanksgiving memories. “Being early in October, the forest is in full fall mode with many different colors,” Road Race Veurink said. “Our Thanksgiving dinner is always accompanied by a hike up one of The Red Raider Road Race the mountains near my home. It’s a great time to see the beauty of God's creation will begin at 8:30 a.m. on and what we are being thankful for. It’s a great way to celebrate the fall and enjoy Saturday, Oct. 6, at De the season before it’s gone.” Valois Statium. The 4K will U.S. students get a break from school for their Thanksgiving holiday. They have time cost $20, and the 8K will to relax and reflect on what the holiday actually means. The Canadian students have to cost $25. go to class on their Thanksgiving holiday. However, Canadian students still find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving and observe some of their traditions. “Being in the USA, I have and will continue to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving Band Concert Day, “ Veurink said. “I have a close friend who is also from Canada, and last year I The Raider Days concert will begin at 7 p.m. visited his house to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and some fellowship time with fellow on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Canadians. It will always be an important day in my life no matter where I am living.”. Christ Chapel. Despite the efforts to observe the Canadian holiday in the U.S., some Canadian students still miss home during the holiday. “I miss not being home for the long weekend in Canada,” Gruwal said. “Everybody else Theater gets to go home, and it stinks that I can’t be there with my family.” NW’s children’s theater Since NW dismisses class for Thanksgiving in November, Canadian students have production of “Trickster the opportunity to celebrate the U.S. holiday. Some choose to celebrate it; others Tales” will show at 7 p.m. decide to do other things. on Friday, Oct. 5 and 4 p.m. “Even with the break, I did not celebrate American Thanksgiving,” Veurink said. “I was PHOTO SUBMITTED on Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Junior Josiah Veurink (not pictured) and freshman Isaac Veurink able to go back home and visit my family, but it was weird because I was the only person Black Box of the DeWitt (near the back) will be sitting in class instead of participating in Theatre Arts Center. Tickets with time off. It was more about being home than it was about celebrating Thanksgiving.” their family’s tradition of hiking on Canadian Thanksgiving. can be purchased at the box office and cost $7 for adults “We had been looking for and the Steggy booth, and and $4 for children. [a race] to run together all I’d encourage everyone summer, and we saw this on campus to come,” said one and thought, ‘Why not?’” sophomore Kim Farrell. STORY IDEAS. Registration costs $20 for There will be a tailgate BREAKING NEWS. the 4K and $25 for the 8K. picnic on the campus green PHOTOS. A l s o o n S a t u r d a y from 11:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. CAMPUS QUOTES. there will be four alumni It will precede the football sports games. game when NW will take @NWC_BEACON IS “The alumni are invited on Midland at 1:30 p.m. at NOW ON TWITTER. to come play the current Korver Field. Red Raiders team,” said “ I ’ m r e a l l y e x c i t e d sophomore and current to play,” said junior softball player Jill cornerback Jerel Kyles. Kleinhesselink. “It should “I think it should be a be a really fun day for all good game and will be Chapel of us.” pretty competitive.” PHOTO SUBMITTED The alumni softball and N W J V v o l l e y b a l l Morning on the Green is a NW homecoming tradition that invites community members to particpate in baseball games will begin versus Jamestown will Monday games and activities put on by campus organizations. at 9 a.m. at Raider Field. begin at 3:30 p.m. in the wDr. Paul Borgman The women’s alumni soccer B u l t m a n C e n t e r w i t h Students anticipate homecoming match will begin at 11 a.m. varsity to follow at 5 p.m. BY JOLEEN WILHELM Satuday at 4 p.m. Tickets p.m. at the Hub. There at the soccer field with the Women’s soccer versus Tuesday Northwestern is gearing can be purchased at the will be $1 off drinks men’s alumni soccer match Midland begins at 5 p.m. wDr. Paul Borgman up for an activity-packed box office. The cost is $7 for during the concert. to follow at 12:30 p.m. at the soccer field with homecoming weekend. adults and $4 for children. There will be booths, men’s following at 7 p.m. The performance is free for Saturday games and activities for The Raider Days concert Wednesday Friday alumni and parents. The Red Raider Road c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s featuring alumni band wSummer of Service Events will begin with The homecoming dance Race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and students alike at performances will begin at wSpanish chapel NW’s production, “Trickster will begin at 9 p.m. in the at De Valois Stadium. Morning on the Green 7 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Tales,” at 7 p.m. in the Black tent on the green and will “I am excited to get which will run from 9:30 A full schedule of the Box of the DeWitt Theatre cost $1. the chance to run on a fall a.m. until noon. weekend’s events can be Friday Arts Center. There will T h e P o m e g r a n a t e s morning with my friend,” “Last year I helped with found at www.nwciowa.edu/ wDr. Jasper Lesage also be a performance on will give a concert at 9:30 said senior Kendra De Jong. the Justice Matters booth raider-days.