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th le CONCORDIAN en recyc CONCORDIA COLLEGE MOORHEAD MINNESOTA by the num 6 ers Cobber grad detained So, now we have a lot of money that’s, BY MARISA PAULSON Story News, along with ABC, well, not ours. Staff Writer FOX, PBS and The Wall Street Journal signed a joint Where’s it going? Her story has garnered statement urging the Iranian ongoing attention from The government to release more (represented in billions) Forum, The Star Tribune, information about Saberi’s The New York Times, The arrest and conditions under $53b to Education Washington Post, and the which she is being held. and Training Associated Press. Giant news Several legislators have corporations and U.S. sena- also pressed for Saberi’s re- tors have raised their pens lease. North Dakota Senators $81b to Protecting and voices on her behalf. Kent Conrad and Byron Dor- the Vulnerable Concordia College is where gan pressed the U.S. State she fi rst learned to be a jour- Department to intervene $59b to Health Care nalist. through diplomatic chan- Roxana Saberi, an Ameri- nels on her behalf. Minne- can freelance journalist and sota Senator Amy Klobuchar, $43b to Energy 1997 Concordia graduate, daughter of The Star Tribune has been in the international retired sportswriter and col- $111b to Infrastruc- spotlight recently after being umnist Jim Klobuchar, sent a ture and Science arrested for allegedly buying letter to the United Nations a bottle of wine in Iran on Secretary General. Even Sec- $288b to Tax Relief - New Year’s Eve. Buying and retary of State Hillary Clin- includes $15 B for Infrastructure selling alcohol is illegal in ton has stated her concern and Science, $61 B for Protecting Iran, but Saberi’s father, Reza PHOTO FROM THE 1996 COBBER YEARBOOK for Saberi and asked for her the Vulnerable, $25 B for Educa- Saberi, says they had diff er- Roxana Saberi as a sophomore, enjoying the homecoming bonfi re release, saying that the only tion and Training and $22 B for ent motivations for arresting acceptable outcome was for Energy, so total funds are $126 Roxana. no further word from Iranian speech and arresting journal- Iran. She was hoping to fi n- Saberi to be released and B for Infrastructure and Science, “We asked others and offi cials about other reasons ists. According to The Com- ish it soon and have it pub- returned to her family. On $142 B for Protecting the Vulner- they said, ‘There’s no deten- for her arrest. Saberi has been mittee to Protect Journalists, lished after her return to the Monday, March 16, Saberi’s able, $78 B for Education and tion for that.’ So that’s kind living in Iran for the past six Iran is the sixth-leading jailer U.S. Saberi has been held in father told The Forum that, Training, and $65 B for Energy. of an excuse,” he said in an years, working as a foreign of journalists. Saberi’s press Tehran’s Evin Prison for six because Saberi’s mother is AP interview. correspondent and report- credentials were unexpect- weeks. Japanese, they are now work- Later, Iranian offi cials ing for news organizations edly pulled more than a year Her arrest and imprison- ing through the Japanese quickies admitted that Saberi had like National Public Radio ago, but she continued to ment has sparked questions Embassy to seek her release. Concordia graduate and been arrested for working and The British Broadcasting report for NPR. Reza Saberi and appeals for her release. Additionally, The Com- current dietetic intern in as a journalist illegally since Corporation. said his daughter was focus- Major news organizations, mittee to Protect Journal- Concordia Dining Services her press pass was revoked Iran has a known history ing on fi nishing a book about including former employ- Amanda Beadell will be in 2006. But there has been of suppressing freedom of the culture and people of ers NPR, BBC and Feature  More SABERI Page 3 speaking about her mission experiences in Uganda, Africa and the Philippines in regard to culture, food practices, health issues and nutrition Runway education on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Jones 330. Recipient of two National Science Foundation grants and professor at the Uni- versity of Arizona Robert showcases Glennon will present an environmental lecture on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Centrum. The lecture will focus on ground water and cultures the overuse of aquifers. Concordia celebrated women’s history month this that you can pull off these BY JESSICA BALLOU week with a lecture, reading Staff Writer events.” PHOTO BY JORDAN BENSE and workshops on writing Wendy Vang ’11 is the Concordia’s Dining Service is promoting March as National Nutrition Month through informa- and social activism by Stella tion booths, interactive programs and various activities. The International Stu- Vice President of ISO. She Pope Duarte, author of “If dent Organization hosted a and three other members of I Die in Juárez.” cultural runway event March ISO had a lot to keep track 6 in the Centrum which of to make this event pos- Concordia’s Student Success showcased diff erent cultures sible, including many meet- program will host a rock- from all over the world. Stu- ings, but it all worked out in Eat right for a paper-scissors tourna- dents were able to experi- the end. ment on March 24 at 7 ence other cultures through “I was really worried at p.m. in the Centrum. There food, costumes and various fi rst,” Vang said. “I knew that will be a raffl e, prizes and performances. we had all the performances special guest appearances. All Samal Mahanama ’11, and models we needed, but I are welcome to attend and President of ISO, controlled was thinking about what was participate. healthier you the sound and media booth going to happen, if people during the $4200 Cultural were going to know what to The fourth annual National Runway event. He was also do, etc. Once it all happened, Book Awards will be held BY GIA RASSIER Heather Steuven, dietetic will practice it.” in charge of all the MC’s as everything went fi ne.” March 26 and March 27 on Staff Writer intern in Dining Services has In the past few weeks, a backstage host. Mahanama Lili Zhao ’11, treasurer of Concordia’s campus. Read- been working on the cam- Dining Services has teamed thought the event was a great ISO, also thought the Cul- ings, conversation and master Though March is home paign and says that getting up with the nutrition club success which boosted the tural Runway event was a classes will feature Kerri to a host of national holidays involved is the best way for to present students with the reputation of ISO and inter- great success. Miller, Annette Gor- and pastimes, Concordia has people to get healthy. opportunity to learn more national students at Concor- “I think that we had a don-Reed, Maxine Hong welcomed the celebration of “Learning how to ‘Eat about living right with events dia. great turnout, and it was bet- Kingston and Harold National Nutrition Month Right’ today will benefi t like booths promoting 5-A- “There was a lot of hard ter than we expected,” Zhao Augenbraum. with open arms. Since the students and staff not only Day Fruits and Vegetables, work put into it and it paid said. “We planned a lot, but theme of the year is “Eat on Concordia’s campus, but off ering suggestions for off with interest,” Mahana- some things were still last Right,” Concordia’s Dining in our community,” Steuven healthy options eating out ma said. “A problem Con- minute. It was good.” Service has taken on the role said. “Dining Services and and portion distortion. cordia has had with events Vang hopes students who of promoting and integrating Anderson Commons would As a nutrition assistant, like these is the turnout. We attended the event now have healthy choices throughout like to get the word out there. Ingrid Jorud ’09 has worked proved people wrong and a better understanding of the their diff erent venues, most The more the students and hard to publicize the nutriti- showed them that with ex- big diversity we have at Con- notably Anderson Com- staff are exposed to nutrition cellent advertising and dedi-   mons. information, the more they More NUTRITION Page 3 cation from the committees More RUNWAY Page 3 THE CONCORDIAN

INDEX WEEKEND WEATHER!! CONTACT US Don Rice and his Irish-Celtic band ‘Poitin’ have many engagements around St. Patrick’s Day. While E-mail: [email protected] News...... pages 1-5 they specialize in reels and Irish fi ddle tunes, they Campus Mailbox: FPO 214 A&E...... pages 6 also take requests and will play anything from the Opinions...... page 7 News Phone: 218.299.3826 Office: Fjelstad BO3 “sublime, to the downright weird,” Rice says. Sports...... pages 8-9 Ad Phone: 218.299.3827 Alt...... page 10 Friday 50/29° Saturday 49°/38° Sunday 44°/36° THE CONCORDIAN Online: theconcordian.org “ March 26, 2004 ” the MARCH 20, 2009 CONCORDIAN 2 ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS SPOTS BAGHDAD — Six years after the U.S. invaded Iraq, the end of America’s costly in response mission is in sight, but the future of this tortured coun- ASSOCIATED PRESS try is much less clear. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts aboard the linked space With violence down sharply, most Iraqis feel more secure than at nearly shuttle and space station began their high-pri- any time since the war began March 20, 2003 — March 19 in the United ority girder work Wednesday, a two-day job that will Dear States. culminate with the installation of two new solar wings at the orbiting outpost. But violence still continues at levels that most other countries would fi nd alarming. Last week, suicide bombers killed a total of 60 people in two separate attacks in the They cranked up the robot arm on the international space Baghdad area, and an American soldier was fatally injured Monday on a combat mission station and used it to latch onto the 45-foot-long, 31,000-pound in the capital. frame structure that fl ew up aboard shuttle Discovery. The framework, which holds the folded-up wings, was then hoisted Fighting still rages in Mosul and other areas of the mostly Sunni north. Competition for out of the shuttle payload bay. power and resources among rival religious and ethnic groups is gearing up, even as the U.S. military’s role winds down. Discovery’s robot arm was going to assist with the work.

Both the Sunni and Shiite communities face internal power struggles that are likely to The $300 million girder — which has a radiator intensify ahead of national elections late this year. Sunni-Shiite slaughter has abated, A along with the solar wings — is the last major but genuine reconciliation remains elusive. American-made piece of the space sta- tion. And the pair of wings are “If Iraqi leaders don’t reconcile and work together, the situation will deterio- the station’s last. rate,” veteran Kurdish lawmaker Mahmoud Othman said. “There is no harmony among Iraqi leaders. Their work depends on their mood.” At the same time, U.S. combat troops are due to leave by I September 2010, with all American soldiers gone by the end of the following year. G

ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — More babies were born in the U.S. in 2007 than any year in : the nation’s history, surpassing the peak during the baby boom 50 years earlier, federal researchers BY KENT KOLSTAD report. The report also fi nds Presentation, Web and Circulation Editor Stop it. that more than 40 percent of babies are born out of wedlock. Gadget corner NEW YORK - Music fans who want to mix In the ASSOCIATED PRESS games and social networking while listening to MADISON, Wis. — Five Midwestern songs on the Internet now have a site called words of states sporadically enforce open government Loudcrowd, created in part by developers be- laws, with workers not adequately trained to carry out hind “Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero.” the policies, according to a new report from Citizen Advocacy Ben Folds, Center. The site is to make its public debut Tuesday In a study of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio released at the South By Southwest Festival, an annual “give Wednesday, the non-profi t center based in Chicago found none of the states gathering for music, fi lm and new media fans and has a government offi ce specifi cally created to oversee and enforce open govern- ment laws and poorly trained state employees may be unintentionally violating insiders in Austin, Texas. the law. us our Dan Ogles, one of its co-founders, hails from Of the fi ve states, Ohio was the only one that requires every elected offi cial to re- ceive three hours of training regarding the state’s open records law. Harmonix — the video game developer behind “Rock Band” as well as “Guitar Hero” before that money And while every state except Illinois had laws allowing fi nes or penalties for violat- game’s development was transferred to another ing public information requirements, the study found they are rarely enforced. studio. back, All fi ve states had a variety of enforcement and penalty provisions for open government laws, but the study found the provisions are rarely used. With Loudcrowd, he said, “we were trying to take the experience of `Guitar Hero’ and make you “Basically it leads to a mistrust of government,” said Terry Pas- that more social,” beyond the living room to the tika, executive director of the Citizen Advocacy Center. “It lessens transparency and accountability and acces- Internet, where people are spending more and bitch.” sibility.” more of their social lives. Campus Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 Spring begins!! 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 10 p.m. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Game-a-thon Convention Game-a-thon Convention Environmental Lecture Rock Paper Scissors Tour- Prayer around the cross FM Symphony Youth 12 p.m. -Jones Conference Rooms Jones Conference Rooms -Centrum nament -Centrum Concert Business Ethics Luncheons A&B, C&D A&B, C&D -Centrum -Memorial Auditorium -Birkeland Alumni Lounge 12:30 p.m. 6:30 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. SIFE Dodgeball Tourna- IRS-Criminal Investigation National Book Award: Game-a-thon convention ment Career Info Session -Jones Conference Rooms Readings and Conversation -Olson Forum A&B, C&D -Bishop Whipple 49 -Centrum

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Not only to take to complete their sophomores could submit in music ensembles will need a Web-based interface that will using the SSB minimize degree. The goal of Degree In past years, class reg- their registrations at 8:30 to receive direct permission will allow students, faculty the college’s administration Works is to help students istration at Concordia has a.m. on Thursday and fresh- from a music department and staff at Concordia to costs, but it will also expand plan ahead to achieve their entailed trekking across men registered starting at faculty member. check and update their per- the quality of information goal of graduating in four campus to Lorentzen Hall, 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Another change is that sonal information and access for faculty, staff and students years, without needing assis- waiting in long lines and the Rather than needing a military time is being used tools such as registration, across campus. tance from faculty. The pro- occasional pink slip. faculty advisor’s signature to signify times that classes faculty advising, paycheck Because of the increas- gram will be available start- This spring, however, to register, students will will be held. stubs, e-time sheets and fi - ingly competitive higher ing in September. registration was a great deal need to receive an ALT-PIN Faculty members have nance account information education world, Vieweg As for now, the informa- easier. number from their advisor, already gone through train- online. sees this investment as be- tion offi ce is primarily con- Concordia registration which will function as their ing so that they understand According to Vieweg, the ing critical for Concorida’s centrating on registration changed this year and stu- signature. the program, but Associate SSB is already being used at future success. running smoothly. Consul- dents were able to register While in the past courses Vice President and Chief 1,500 other colleges world- “You really make that tants have been at the col- for their classes online. have been worth 1.0, .5 or Information Offi cer Bruce wide. But out of all these kind of commitment when lege during the week of reg- To do this, students .25 credits, they will now Vieweg doesn’t see this as schools, Concordia is the you’re entering this kind of istration, which has helped needed to determine the be worth four, two, or one being necessary for students. fi rst to use Version 8 of the age,” Vieweg said. ensure that everything goes date they were eligible to course credits. Therefore “We haven’t trained any program. Another feature that SSB as planned. register, based upon the full-time student status will students how to do this,” “We were ahead of that provides, Degree Works, “We’ll have some bumps number of semester hour consist of 12 or more semes- Vieweg said. “Do you know elephant,” Vieweg said. will enable students to de- along the way, but we have credits they have earned. ter hour credits and an over- why? Because we think Implementation of the termine what classes they’ve motivation to do the best we This year’s seniors were load will be over 17 semester they’ll fi gure it out.” program has cost Concor- already taken that will work can,” Vieweg said. eligible to register starting at hour credits, excluding mu- For the past 18 months dia $6.5 million dollars, but towards a desired major or 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March sic lessons and ensembles. the college has been work- Vieweg fi rmly believes that minor, and then tell them SABERI: Petition delivered more than 10,000 NUTRITION: Concordia pro- signatures to Iranian offi cials at the United Nations motes nutrition, overall health and Continued from page 1 environmentally supportive practices ists delivered a petition with more beri’s NPR stories have focused Both noted her as being outgoing, Continued from page 1 than 10,000 signatures to Iranian on the everyday lives of Iranian engaging, and sweet. ous mission and says Jorud said. Meredith Wagner, su- offi cials at the United Nations re- people. “She is as charming as you can Concordia has done a Along with booths pervisor of the nutri- questing that Iranian President “She’s always been most inter- possibly imagine,” Boggs said. great job promoting set up in Anderson tion assistants and pre- Mahmoud Ah- ested in features,” Rice said. Bastion noted her “beautiful nutrition and overall Commons, Thursday ceptor for the dietetic maninejad inter- Rice had Saberi in a few other smile” and said Saberi just exudes health, not only short nights have featured in- interns. “It also allows vene to release classes after the discourse class, “this warmth.” She added that Sa- term, but also long teractive programs that us the opportunity to her. There is also including Mass Media. He also de- beri was extremely knowledgeable term through environ- help teach about nutri- highlight the impor- a Facebook group scribed Saberi as quiet, but “very and could converse about anything. mentally supportive tion, what Jorud calls tance of nutrition as dedicated to her thorough, very much wanting to do “I knew early on she was go- practices. “the best prevention.” well as to educate cus- release. everything correctly.” ing to do some great things in the “Just as they strive “National Nutrition tomers about the peo- Saberi’s fam- Saberi opened up and got more world,” she said. to create mentally well Month is a great oppor- ple we have on our staff Roxana Saberi in her fi rst year at ily awaits her outgoing in extra-curricular activi- Boggs described the entire Sa- rounded individuals, tunity for Dining Ser- who are knowledgeable Concordia release at their ties such as Concordia On-Air. She beri family as amazing, gracious they support the whole vices to provide nutri- about nutrition and can home in north was very good at writing and always people who place a high premium individual through pro- tion education through assist customers with Fargo. Saberi was raised there by poised on screen according to Rice. on education and excellence. motion of a healthy a series of fun activities nutritional questions her father, who was born in Iran, He said students respected her Bastion and Boggs have spo- mind, body, and spirit,” and promotions,” said or concerns.” and her mother, who was born emerging leadership. To this day, ken with Reza Saberi recently. He in Japan, from age two until she Concordia On-Air utilizes a dress- was extremely touched and a little graduated with honors from Fargo ing screen of Saberi’s mother that surprised by how much attention North High School. After gradua- Saberi suggested they use. Roxana’s detainment has attracted, tion, Saberi attended Concordia. “We call it the screen we stole Boggs said. Reza sounded “hopeful, She graduated in just three years from Roxana Saberi,” Rice said but of course, very concerned.” with majors in communication and with a chuckle. “We always meant “I can see this being a tremen- French. to pay for it, but we never did.” dous strain on them,” Boggs said. Saberi took Professor Cath- Besides On-Air, Saberi also At press time, Saberi has yet erine McMullen’s news writing wrote for The Concordian, played to be released. Her father said the course 11 years ago as an elective soccer, and played the piano, which family’s lawyer is trying to talk to because there was no journalism she showcased as her talent as Miss Iranian authorities to see if Saberi’s program at that time. McMullen North Dakota in 1997. She fi nished release can be secured by the Ira- recalls her being quiet, but “kind of in the top 10 at the Miss America nian New Year of Norouz, which PHOTO SUBMITTED BY HEATHER STUEVEN a quiet leader.” pageant that year and also won The begins on the fi rst day of spring. Five of the six ditetics interns in Dining Services pose behind the fruit display that was “She didn’t speak often,” Mc- Scholar Award. If Saberi is not released by then, seen in D.S. this week. Pictured left to right are Heather Stueven, Kaylan Maxwell, Mullen said. “But when she did, it After graduating from Con- she may sit in prison another two Jenny Niemi, Jessica Weirkert and Tiffany Dexter. was always insightful.” cordia, she went to Northwestern weeks while the holiday is celebrat- McMullen thought Saberi University in Chicago, where she ed. would do well, but has been im- earned a master’s degree in broad- Saberi is still scheduled to Eat right and healthy living pressed with how much she has cast journalism in 1999. She earned speak at Concordia’s commence- Make smart choices from ers, rice or pasta every day. Look accomplished. She said that many yet another master’s degree, in in- ment ceremony on May 3. every food group. Give your to see that grains such as wheat, people say that would like to be a ternational relations, from Cam- “The Concordia community is body the balanced nutrition it rice, oats, or corn are referred to as foreign correspondent or work for bridge University in 2000. In a deeply concerned about Roxana’s needs by eating a variety of nutri- “whole” in the list of ingredients. a prestigious news organization, profi le by Quinn Hough, written well-being,” President Pam Joli- ent-packed foods every day. Go lean with protein. but don’t realize what a diffi cult for a class of Roger Degerman’s in coeur said in a Concordia press Focus on fruits. Eat a variety Choose lean meats and poultry. path it is and the work that it takes 2002, Saberi compared Cambridge release. “She is an extraordinary of fruits- fresh, frozen, canned or Bake it, broil it or grill it. And vary to get there. to Concordia. young woman. We trust everything dried. For a 2,000 calorie diet, you your protein choices with more “She kept taking the next step,” “Cambridge is kind of a mini- possible will be done to expedite need 2 cups of fruit each day. fi sh, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. McMullen said. community of its own like Concor- her safe release. Our prayers con- Vary your veggies. Eat more Know the limits on fats, CSTA Professor Don Rice met dia,” Saberi said. “Everything you tinue to be with Roxana and her orange and dark green vegetables salt and sugars. Read the Nu- Saberi during her fi rst semester at need is within blocks.” family.” such as carrots, sweet potatoes, trition Facts label on foods. Look Concordia in his public speaking Pat Bastion, academic adminis- McMullen said she hopes and broccoli and dark leafy greens. for foods low in saturated fats and class. Rice remembers Saberi ask- trative assistant, and David Boggs, prays that Saberi will be speaking Get your calcium-rich trans fats. Choose and prepare ing him about Concordia On-Air art professor, met Roxana through at commencement. foods. Get 3 cups of low-fat or fat- foods and beverages with little salt and that was when he fi rst knew her family. They met her parents, “I cannot think of a better end- free milk or an equivalent amount (sodium) and/or added sugars. she was interested in broadcast Reza and Akiko, in 1994 through ing than for Roxana to come home of low-fat yogurt or cheese every Find a balance between journalism. She contributed to mutual friends. They were later in- to Concordia in early May,” she day. food and physical activity. Be Concordia On-Air as a features troduced to Roxana while having said. “And when she approaches Make half your grains physically active for at least 30 correspondent, quite similar to dinners of “incredible food” and the podium, I will be on my feet whole. Eat at least 3 ounces of minutes every day. (Citation: www. what she does today. 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801 38th St. South • Fargo www.paradiso.com PAR3019 the CONCORDIAN CAMPUS NEWS MARCH 20, 2009 4 Th e end of the PHOTOS BY HANNA STEVENS Cobber yearbook? BY KATY KOHLHASE DeGuise says she or- think in my four semesters at document means a great deal Staff Writer ders 800 fewer books than Concordia, I’ve seen maybe to him now. there are students, and there one sign for getting your pic- “The book contains his- The 2008 Cobber year- are still “plenty of leftover ture taken.” tory – the people we knew book, currently being distrib- books.” These leftover books DeGuise notes that she and the people we only kind uted in Anderson Commons, are circulated to department has also been disappointed of knew,” he said. “There is may be the last of its kind. offi ces or are put in storage. by the small staff she has a romance in holding that At a recent budget review, DeGuise and SGA offi cials worked with. This year, she piece of paper in your hand.” Student Government Asso- consider this an example of is the editor of the yearbook, Swedlund says that his ciation decided not to grant how the yearbook wastes with only two staff members offi ce and the Concordia Ar- the $60,000 proposal made money and paper. to assist her. chives have taken great inter- by the yearbook staff . As of At $24 per student, the “In high school it was so est in “saving the yearbook.” right now, there will be no yearbook makes up the larg- much fun to create a year- He says these offi ces take 2009-2012 yearbook. est part of annual student book as a team - to document specifi c interest in the book SGA made this decision activity fees. SGA is trying an entire year of memories because they are “guardians based on their belief that to determine if this money is in one book,” DeGuise said. of tradition.” there is a major lack of stu- well spent, or if the majority “Unfortunately at the col- “If you go to the Archives dent interest in the docu- of students would rather use lege level I have not had that to do a project on the history ment. The two largest factors it for something else. team aspect and therefore it of Concordia, they will direct in determining the interest In response to the deci- has not been as good of an you either to the Concordian level are low attendance on sion, Concordia students experience as I’d hoped.” or the Cobber Yearbook,” he yearbook photo day and large created a Facebook group en- Director of Alumni Rela- said. numbers of left over books at titled, “I want a Cobber year- tions, Searle Swedlund says Swedlund says he is frus- the end of the year. book,” which currently has that the offi ce of Alumni trated that the Concordia Yearbook editor Alison 366 members. On the group’s Relations has off ered to help class of 2009 got no voice in DeGuise has been a member message board, members dis- with the yearbook, though the decision regarding their of the yearbook staff for her cuss their opinions as well their help was not taken. senior yearbook. past three years of college. as diff erent options for the “We know it’s not easy to “It’s not fair to the grad- She says she has noticed a future of the yearbook with get the book out,” Swedlund uating class that assumes “defi nite lack of student in- SGA president Jordan Sing. said. “No other colleges do they’re going to get a year- terest.” Opinions range from dis- yearbooks because it’s hard book because for the past 124 “[It] makes it diffi cult for interest in any yearbook to to do it. It’s not easy to or- years they’ve been distrib- me to want to create a year- extreme interest in keeping ganize homecoming or the uted,” he said. students don’t want it, there the current yearbook staff , book. Why put so much time the yearbook tradition “as beanie toss, either, but we do Though Swedlund be- is nothing to protect. Stu- Concordia Archives and the and eff ort into something is.” Sophomore Jacque Olson it, because we embrace tradi- lieves that a better process dents need to tell SGA what offi ce of Alumni Relations, students do not appreciate,” says that had the yearbook tion at Concordia.” for future yearbooks would they want. I just don’t want SGA is discussing what could she said. “That is not to say been better advertised she Swedlund, a Concordia generate more interest in the the decision to be regretted – take the yearbook’s place. all students feel this way, but would have loved to be a part graduate, says he relates to document, he admits that he by SGA or students.” Several suggestions include in the three years I have been of it. student disinterest in the may be wrong about the level Everyone involved in a digital yearbook, a smaller involved, students either do “I assumed there was a book now. He says that of student interest. the decision stresses that sized book, or a book with- not even know we have a yearbook, but never really though he was not interested “We are trying to protect the yearbook has not disap- out a hard cover. yearbook, or don’t care.” heard about it,” she said. “I in yearbooks as a student, the that history,” he said, “but if peared. In cooperation with RUNWAY: Event brings culture, diversity, talent together Continued from page 1

cordia. “You can walk around was one of the MC’s of the eve- One aspect of the event campus and you can pass people ning, and he had a lot of responsi- which really stood out was all of and not know that they are in- bility. Ngongang was going to sing the lavish costumes that many, ternational students,” Vang said. a song for the event, but there was many students modeled at vari- “It doesn’t really seem like we a small hitch, which became quite ous points during the show. have 130 international students. noticeable when a Whitney Hous- “We told the international [At the Cultural Runway] you ton song came blaring through the students in November and could see a diff erent variety of speakers and then Ngongang came December that we were going cultures and that these people on stage and tried hitting those to have some kind of fashion represented who they were high notes. show, Vang said. “If they had and showed it to other peo- “It was really fun, but I felt sick cultural clothes, they had to ple.” that night,” Ngongang said. “I had make sure they were on cam- Bao Vue ’12 was the com- planned to sing a diff erent song. I pus. Other people had extra municator for the ISO ex- do some singing for the open mic pairs of clothes and didn’t ecutives. She also made the nights, so I thought it would be feel comfortable enough posters for the event, noti- a good thing to do, but then that modeling them, so they do- fi ed faculty and staff , found night I couldn’t do it so I decided nated those clothes for the advertisement options, to make it a joke.” show as well.” and helped make the slide The joke paid off once all the There were about 500 show for the runway part audience members got over the seats in the Centrum, and of the event. Vue believes initial shock of hearing a guy try- people kept fi ling in, prov- an event like this will con- ing to sing like Whitney Houston, ing functions such as this tinue for a simple reason. and the crowd burst into laughs can get good turnouts. “With the amount of and cheers. Mahanama believed the event diversity on campus, I Jojo King ’12 was a hostess of provided an interesting experi- don’t think anyone is able the event, alongside Ngongang, ence for students which they may to avoid an event that and she enjoyed being such an in- not have otherwise gotten. brings such great culture tegral part of the event. “It is something that you and diversity together,” “It was really interesting and don’t see on TV,” he said. “You she said. “You don’t get fun working with the people,” won’t go out of your way to see it to see such talent hap- King said. “I got a better under- on the internet. You experience PHOTOS BY HANNA STEVENS pen between people of standing of the club. I made a lot sounds, sights, and tastes. It’s Various students performed and shared their color much on campus.” of good memories and met a lot of more than a slideshow with the culture during a cultural runway hosted by Boris Ngongang ‘11 good people.” population and currency.” the International Student Organization. Author visit brings awareness, social activism

BY HEIDI KITTLESON The victims of these engaged with the violence interviewing family mem- Tuesday morning, Duarte cused on fi nding the stories Copy Editor murders are young women and murders of young women bers of victims and visiting joined a feature writing class people need to tell instead who work long hours in the in Ciudad Juárez. crime scenes. I think she will taught by Nancy Jones, Eng- of the stories people want to Alejandra Andrade, Coral maquiladoras – factories March is Women’s His- be able to give us one of the lish professor and co-chair of tell. Sometimes the stories Arrieta Medina, Elsa Agláe that import materials from tory Month. The Women’s most accurate accounts of the Women’s Studies depart- begging to be told are diffi - Jurado Torres… foreign countries like the Studies department chose what is going on. She will also ment, where a discussion was cult. As audience members en- United States and export Duarte’s novel, “If I Die in be able to articulate to every- held about the importance of “You’re not afraid to work tered the Centrum to hear products back to the coun- Juárez” for its book club one the measures that have diversity in writing, the value are you?” Duarte said to the author Stella Pope Duarte tries. Women ride the along reading last November and been taken, what still needs in stretching boundaries and students at the workshop. speak, they were handed a the dark, dangerous streets then worked to bring Du- to be done and what we can taking on a diff erent idea – “Even if you’re afraid, do it name tag with a name of a in buses after their shifts, but arte to campus for a couple do to help stop these mur- an idea outside the comfort anyway.” She explained how woman who had been mur- some never return home. of days this week to speak ders from continuing,” Boese zone. she trembled reading the sto- dered and whose body had Duarte spoke about her to students, faculty and the said. But Duarte’s engagement ries about the women who been found in Ciudad Juárez research and activism with public. Jennifer Ristau, who at Concordia didn’t stop were being killed and knew on the border of Mexico organizations that engage Allison Boese, an intern works on staff at the Carl B. there. She held a workshop this was the story she needed and El Paso, Texas. In the in working for the rights of for the Women’s Studies de- Ylvisaker Library, attended for writing for social activism to tell even though she was past decade, over 400 young these women in Mexico on partment, hopes bringing the Monday night lecture. on Tuesday afternoon and afraid. women have been violently Monday night. Duarte to campus gave stu- She thought it was interest- also participated in an infor- At the end of the day on murdered there. Their bod- Between her writing and dents and faculty a reason to ing and relevant to today and mal discussion of her novel Tuesday, one question had ies are discovered in ditches, her activism, Duarte brought become involved in stopping even looked at Duarte’s web that evening. followed Duarte around dur- roadways and buried in shal- an opportunity for Concor- these crimes. site to fi nd more informa- The workshop, called low graves. dia to become informed and “[Duarte] lived in Juarez, tion. “We Cannot Look Away,” fo- More DUARTEPage 7 the CONCORDIAN NEWS MARCH 20, 2009 5 Prayer around the cross ‘Sing when you want to sing. Be silent when you want to be silent’

BY PETRA LARSON tant. Students sit quietly, juvenated once again. still alive and active today. takes a deep breath. His eyes fi nally, in the midst of it all,

Co-Editor-in-Chief refl ecting in thought or in The short rows of chairs Their global Web site ex- are still shut and although understanding surfaces. prayer. Silence for long peri- that outline the perimeter plains that three times each he’s still in thought, he looks “Take, oh, take me as I CALL TO WORSHIP ods of time in a service like of the cross are almost full day, everything stops. Bells peaceful, calm and at ease. am,” they plead.

The view of the chapel this forces a person to think of students now. The piano from the church call people *** It’s late and students from outside the building is a about the intricate details of continues softly as the dark- to a service with “unique Concordia campus pastor are busy. No one is looking shadowy one. It’s nighttime, life. ness of moment[s] for meeting with Tessa Moon Leiseth espe- around aimlessly. They’ve the lights are off and the “Don’t the room God.” cially enjoys this time of si- come to this place and set shades are drawn. One might be afraid to “ slowly *** lence when people can move aside all other things. They’re wonder upon approaching if ask yourself Don’t be afraid becomes This is a unique time and as they wish to light candles, focused; they know what the scheduled event will even hard ques- to ask yourself more and place for Concordia students pray or remain seated. they’re doing, what they’re be held here tonight, but tions, don’t be hard questions, more clear. to meet with God as well. “I appreciate that there here for. Isn’t this what we all upon entering Concordia’s afraid to cry,” don’t be afraid to “To- “Sing when you want to is fl exibility for people to want, regardless of what you

Centrum, doubts are warded she said, “and cry, and don’t be night’s sing. Be silent when you want participate in ways that they believe? off quickly. don’t be afraid “afraid to let God worship is to be silent.” choose rather than everyone “Take, oh, take me as I “Welcome,” a student to let God one of in- having to am.” standing calmly inside the speak to you.” speak to you. tercessory SCRIPTURE READING do the same Accep- entrance to the dim room It seems prayer,” The dark and vague sur- thing at the “ tance. Peace. says with a sense of peace in more students one of the roundings have fi nally sunk same time,” To take a rest Longing. his voice. “You may sit any- just like Meyer have similar leaders begins. in and everything is clearer she said. from the daily en- They’re where you like around the experiences. It’s simple and it’s basic, than it was before. The cross Another counter and think, things we circle.” Senior Grant Vanderford he explains. Intercessory itself is not just a piece of song be- or to not think. all feel, or The room’s contents are does more than enjoy the prayer means praying on be- wood. There’s more to it than gins. It’s a strive to feel. unclear; it’s so black that service, he appreciates it. He half of other people, accord- that. It’s painted a lovely, col- kyrie, or a Sometimes that’s A chance to it’s hard to see at fi rst. All says he needs moments of ing to a Web site called al- orful, mosaic-like pattern, prayer, with “good, too. just breathe. is silent as the faint glow of refl ection like this. Life for laboutprayer.org. only visible to those who ac- lyrics that “Sing candles beckons for people Vanderford these days be- “Sing when you want to tually look for it. This service are Greek when you to gather in the middle of the gins soon after the sun rises sing. Be silent when you want is truly centered on the Taizé for “Lord, want to sing. room. The small sources of around six a.m. and lasts un- to be silent,” the student style of worship. have mercy; Christ, have Be silent when you want to light outline a large wooden til nightfall. Performing the continues as the sound of the “We don’t know how to mercy; Lord, have mercy.” be silent.” cross that lies in the center. role of student teacher at piano picks up. express ourselves to God The perimeter of the cross Tonight’s service will fulfi ll a local Catholic school and and to one another,” a leader is full of people now. Some BENEDICTION the exact title it is given: searching for jobs before PRAISE says. “Therefore we off er our are using the pillows provid- “Fill us with your blessing “Prayer around the cross.” graduation next month make The fi rst song arises as whole selves.” ed for sitting on the ground that we might live with Him As a substitute for the life and its daily obligations the four leaders sing indi- Verses, scripture and while others squish in close in this world,” voices ring out usual communion service demanding and plain-old tir- vidual verses. Voices from words of inspiration are read. on the fl oor. Some even lean as the last song ends. held on Wednesday nights, ing. This time of silence and all around join in one by one The piano continues to play, on the base of the cross for “Go in peace and serve Campus Ministry hosts this refl ection, however, enables and the sound slowly grows even when no music is being support. Each candle illumi- the Lord,” a leader concludes. prayer service only once a him to focus on what is truly louder. sung. People may sit, kneel or nates the face of the person “Thanks be to God.” month, but people seem to important. “Veni sancte spiritus,” come forward to light a can- holding it. It ends just as it began, already know how it’s done. “Having the opportunity they sing. “Come Holy Spirit. dle closer to the cross. It’s all “It’s a visible sign of with silence and darkness All is silent except for the to take time out of my day May your glorious light…” OK as long as everyone sup- glowing before God,” junior given a hint of light by those faint sounds of the piano. As and to listen for that still, Voices in front and be- ports each other. The silence Samantha Lyon, who often who fi ll the room. Along with piles of small white candles small voice of God is so im- hind have joined in now. becomes more evident now. helps lead the scripture, says feeling renewed spiritually, lie waiting to be lit, seats fi ll portant for me,” Vanderford “Sing when you want to “Sing when you want to referring to the candles. Moon Leiseth appreciates quickly. Friends recognize said. “It’s a way to center my- sing. Be silent when you want sing. Be silent when you want Lyon has found this lit- the opportunity this service each other while others come self so that I can be the best to be silent.” to be silent.” urgy, or text that corresponds provides for college students alone. Concordia junior Em- version of who God wants It’s beginning to sound to the service, and the silence to be silent and pray. ily Meyer is what one could me to be.” like a chant, a peaceful chant LIGHTING OF THE that often occurs to be the “I hear and can see how call a regular. She tries to at- He soon realizes what life that calls out for something CANDLES best part of the evening. their lives long for opportu- tend whenever the service is all about. He’s privileged more. The fi rst person comes “It gives me a chance to nities to refl ect and be still,” is held because it’s always a to attend a private, liberal *** forward. It’s a young man stop talking and think about she said. “‘Prayer around the moving experience for her. arts college and to be able to This kind of prayer and who looks both tall and life,” she said. “Sometimes I cross’ is a wonderful time “[It] gives me the oppor- practice his love of teach- chanting is known as Taizé, strong that brings himself forget how beautiful silence for just that… It is a worship tunity to put the rest of my i n g in an area school. a form based on the use of to the foot of the cross. His can be, and this service re- service with room for refl ec- thoughts aside and just evalu- Alone with his repetition, silence and sim- knees bend and his body minds me of that.” tion, prayer and simply be- ate where I am in my faith,” thoughts, the plicity. There are no set plans slowly moves closer to the For Lyon, the purpose of ing. This is a huge gift in our Meyer said. quiet reminds or timing for any part of the fl oor. Hands reach out for a the service is simple. crazy world.” A willingness to him of these service. “Simple musical lines small candle that is then lit “[It’s] to give people a Vanderford, too, leaves be vulnerable things and and core biblical texts” make using one of the larger ones. sanctuary of peace for a short the service refl ective, re- is also im- he’s re- the prayer and service of The man bows his head while amount of time in their week. newed and ready to begin life por- Taizé unique, the Evangelical he holds the candle in front To take a rest from the daily all over again in the morning. Lutheran Church of America of him. His eyes are shut encounter and think, or to “I always leave and have Web site says. tight, clearly in a state of not think,” she said. “Some- a chance to re-evaluate my “The assembly is to im- deep thought. times that’s good, too.” experience there,” he said. “I merse itself in the simple More people move for- *** love going to sleep focused but profound harmonies ward and each does it a little “Oh Lord be my light, my on how much grace I need in and let itself be carried diff erently. Some hold the light and salvation. In God my life and how much grace I by this sung prayer,” they candle in their hands while I trust, in God I trust,” the receive every day.” say. others place it in the box of students sing. The time is later now and The idea began in the sand in front of them. Some One girl looks down at the lights of the campus glow village of Taizé in southern bow close to the ground while her candle. She stares into its brightly outside. All looks si- France over 60 years ago others linger for song after fl ame, most likely giving one lent and calm, yet there are when one of the monks song, prayer after prayer. last thought before she rises. still undoubtedly many out founded “a community “Oh Lord hear my prayer “Set your seal upon my there who seek the peace and devoted to prayer” and en- and listen to me,” they sing. heart,” they continue singing. time for refl ection that this couraged people to live a life “When I call, answer me.” But it’s more than sing- place and manner off er. within the church and the The chants and prayers ing, it’s a prayer. Both togeth- “Sing when you want to human family, the site says. continue. The man who came er and apart, each of us has sing. Be silent when you want This Taizé community is fi rst now lifts his head as he a call, a song, a prayer. And to be silent.” The next “Prayer around the cross” DUARTE: Acknowledgement, will be held Wednesday, March 25 at understanding are important 10 p.m. in the Centrum. Continued from page 4 ing her entire visit to campus. combines the notion that What could students at Con- Concordia students look for cordia do to help stop these a vocation; they are ready to crimes on the borders of our help the world. And with that, own country? she knows students will use THE CONCORDIAN “Darkness can be scat- whatever method they can tered by light – by under- to help the women of Ciudad standing,” Duarte said. Juárez. Expressing the impor- “You cannot look away,” tance of acknowledging the Jones said. crimes is one way Duarte en- The students and faculty courages students to partici- showed their dedication to pate. She encourages students their education this week dur- to become involved with do- ing Duarte’s visit. Just as the mestic abuse shelters in the mission statement reads, stu- area as well as with organiza- dents were informed and then tions like Mujeres Unidas and worked to become engaged in Borderlinks, which are more infl uencing the aff airs of the closely related to the women world – to stop the murders in Ciudad Juárez. of women in Ciudad Juárez. Jones recognizes stu- “You do not need to have dents’ reaction to what they any interest in writing; just heard from Duarte on both one in humanity and doing Monday and Tuesday. Their what is right,” said Boese. engagement is hopeful. She A&E MARCH 20, 2009 6 New faces, group eff ort make ‘Wait Until Dark’ a resounding success

BY KATIE WOLF of any upperclassmen. For the is also a blossoming freshman rounded theatre folk, as in it A&E Writer show, Bystrom cast a transfer in the theatre department. She is suggested.” Rice also argues sophomore and seven freshmen, shares Kate’s enthusiasm work- that there is more responsibil- Last week, Fredrick some of which were brand new ing with a student director. ity as an actor now than in high Knott’s “Wait Until Dark,” to the stage. Susy Hendrix, the “I thoroughly enjoyed having school. directed by Concordia se- blind woman, is played by fresh- the opportunity to work with a Anna believes that “being in nior Jessie Bystrom, had huge man Kate Stevenson who made student director. It made this theatre at Concordia, especially success. Not only were they her premier earlier this year in production feel much more like a small cast like “Wait Until sold out, they had to add an- “Trestle at Pope Lick Creek.” a group eff ort, because she was Dark,” has really given me the other performance to provide Kate enjoyed the experience learning along with us. It really “one-on-one” time with a direc- enough room for the public. working with a student director. feels like our project, and I love tor that I need to grow as an ac- “Wait Until Dark” is a very “Jessie is just beginning her that close knit feeling with Jes- tress.” dark play about three rob- career and has so much raw pas- sie and the cast,” Rice said. This show turned out to be bers who victimize a blind sion, talent and vision. With Rice and Stevenson have a great success, not only due to young woman who has come seasoned directors, things be- both had extensive theatre op- the actors, but also the many into possession of massive come routine but with a student portunities in high school. quality freshmen providing help amounts of heroin (unbe- director like Jessie, we were When comparing the two, Ste- in technical aspects. The pro- knownst to her of course). growing together,” she said venson said, “Concordia diff ers duction of this play serves as Surprisingly, Bystrom’s re- Anna Rice, who plays, Glo- from high school theatre in that a reminder that it is never too markable cast did not consist ria, the comic relief of the show, we are strongly urged to be well- late, or too early, to get involved. Chris Cornell’s Scream has

dwindled a bit....

BY TREVOR MURCHISON low in the pattern set in his of the opening track, “Part of Cornell’s previous work if A&E Writer work with his former groups? Me,” which sounds strangely it tried. Where previous Apparently, yes. Listen- more like the opening to albums have been more Those of you well ac- ers will fi nd barely a trace some video game than the straightforward, this one quainted with the heavy rock of Cornell’s former, harder- beginning of a serious album, is full of electronic eff ects riff s of Soundgarden and Au- rocking self in his latest al- they will be greeted by… and synth workings, with dioslave will easily recognize bum, titled Scream, and re- pop? Yes, Chris Cornell now each track slipping seam- the signature sound of vocal- leased with Mosely Music/ sounds more like he belongs lessly into the next. Tim- ist Chris Cornell. His high- Interscope Records. This on a club dance fl oor than baland’s producing is evi- intensity vocals were at the album follows a lighter, dare in a concert mosh pit. This dent in the heavy-handed center of both bands’ tonal I say, pop vein in Cornell’s stands to reason when you application of bass beats identity, with Soundgarden vocal repertoire. Little in fi nd out that hip-hop artist and snare cracks. But is it It doesn’t take a whole lot producing the album. If you from 1984 to 1997, and with his style is left standing in re- Timbaland, who has been bad? I would say, no, it’s not of eff ort to appreciate this think Audioslave and listen Audioslave from 2001 to membrance of the angst-ful quoted describing Cornell bad. It is way better than any new side of Cornell, maybe to Scream, you will be sorely 2007. Would it be too far off - screaming many faithful rock as “the fi rst rock star in the other hip-hop or pop that just to forget what he used to disappointed, but think Tim- base to assume that Cornell’s fans are accustomed to. club,” produced this album. I’ve heard recently. Better sound like. Fans need to im- baland, and you might be most recent solo venture, If listeners can get This album couldn’t be than Audioslave? No, but it’s ply the same sense of musical pleasantly surprised. released March 10, would fol- through the fi rst 48 second any more diff erent from not trying to be. adventure that Cornell did in

ooff tthehe wweekeek Chicsound advice Cobber for the style-concious student, courtesy of the Concordia Fashion Club

Name: Lynlee Espeseth Year: Sophomore Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major(s)/Minor(s): Apparel & Design; Public Relations

Concordia Fashion Club: Tell us a little about your outfi t. LE: It’s pretty simple, yet put together. Classic pieces mixed with some funkier elements to give it some fun.

CFC: How would you describe your style? LE: Classic with a twist. I like to put basic pieces together with something edgy mixed in to keep it trendy and interesting.

CFC: What inspires your fashion choices? LE: All the new and old fashion greats like Sarah Jessica Parker and Audrey Hepburn, plus www.lookbook.nu is a great place for all kinds of “real life” inspiration from all over the world.

ONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN ONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN ONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN CONCORDIAN OPINIONS MARCH 20, 2009 7 EDITORIAL An experience straight To delete or not from the Capitol: The inauguration of President Obama delete BY NATHAN HEEGAARD former President George Bush). with people. to ... Sophomore It is said that the inauguration of Luckily, we were able to fi nd a spot President Barack Obama was the most near the Washington Monument, about I’ve recently been considering something drastic. I think On Jan. 20, 2009, I experienced one populated event Washington, D.C. has 10 blocks down on the mall from the I have a lot of good reasons to do it. Some people tell me that of the most historical moments this ever seen. I can tell you from experi- Capitol. We weren’t actually able to I shouldn’t, but I just can’t help wondering, “Why not?” I’m country has ever seen. The inaugura- ence that this is not a farfetched state- see President Barack Obama, but there thinking about…deleting my Facebook account…gulp. Please tion of President Barack Obama was ment. were megatron screens positioned ev- don’t hurt me. not only a signifi cant moment for Afri- The inauguration ceremony was erywhere so people could watch it on a Let me explain. So fi rst of all, I’m not a huge fan of change, can-Americans in the United States, it held on a Tuesday. The city was already big screen. particularly getting used to technology and computer chang- signifi ed both change and hope locally, experiencing a massive infl ux of people A way to picture this historical event es. Yes, I can handle them and it eventually all makes sense, nationally, and globally. arriving for the event days before. The is to imagine yourself at a Red Hot Chili but I still have the old version of Word on my computer at I am currently enrolled as a sopho- Monday prior, almost every street in the Peppers concert and times it by 1,000. home. Come on people, what was wrong with the old way? more at Concordia College. This se- city was blocked off and security was ev- Estimates are that over 2 million people The same goes for Facebook. There have been signifi cant mester I decided to do the Lutheran erywhere. were out on the mall for the event, and changes taken in all that is our beloved Facebook over the College Semester in Due to se- maybe even more. last four years, and frankly sometimes it’s just too much to Washington Program, curity check When Obama was sworn in, and handle. (My life is rough, isn’t it?) a program involving 13 My friends and family mem- points set up when he spoke, the entire city erupted. Next, I rarely even sign onto my account. When I receive colleges from all over around the People were cheering, applauding, cry- an e-mail saying someone sent me a message, wrote on my the U.S.; the program bers keep telling me that I perimeter of ing, and laughing. It was a place fi lled wall or is asking to be my friend, I think, “Hmm. That’s nice” currently has 38 stu- the city, it with emotions. and I move on with my day. Why would I need to log on dents living together in saw history taking place. This made sense My friends and family members to the site, click here and there, get distracted by someone’s an apartment complex to stay at my keep telling me that I saw history tak- update about being on the beach in Hawaii or how they’re across the river from is true, but not only did I wit- aunt’s apart- ing place. This is true, but not only did mad at their boyfriend, and then get sucked into the abyss of downtown Washing- “ ment, located I witness it, I felt it. I felt change. nothingness and time? ton, D.C. ness it, I felt it. I felt change. about three Even if you weren’t there to physi- OK, OK, I’ll give it to you that I do like to check out I am a political sci- blocks from cally see it, let us always remember this my friends’ photos, fi nd a funny bumper sticker to send and ence major who was the Washing- historical occurrence. waste time when I should be doing my homework, but it just looking to experience, ton Mall, that Even if you are opposed to the new doesn’t seem worth it. learn about, and engage fi rst-handedly Monday night if we wanted to have any President’s policies and stances, let us I hardly ever update my status. I almost always reject join- in the political process. chance of getting even somewhat close acknowledge the fact that our country ing causes. I rarely respond to people posting on my wall. I What better place to do it than the to the Capitol.” has taken a giant leap in becoming a na- don’t like chatting and I fi nd myself judging people more than most politically active city in the world, The swearing in of the President was tion where the color of one’s skin, one’s socializing with them. I never even look at my own page. And Washington, D.C., and what better time scheduled for 12 p.m. We woke up at religion, or one’s ethnic affi liation does it irritates me to accidentally spend an hour and a half look- than during the most signifi cant change 7:30 a.m. and began walking toward the not have the type of precedence in our ing around when I could be wasting my time elsewhere. in U.S. political history: the election of mall around 8:30 a.m. The three blocks political, social, and cultural society it I think I just talked myself into it. Someone try to stop a minority president amidst the great- it would have normally taken us to get once had. me. est fi nancial and economic crises our to an observation spot ended up taking The inauguration of newly-elected country has ever seen since the Great three hours. I have never seen so many President Barack Obama changed bil- BY PETRA LARSON Depression (created by, many believe, people in my life! Every road was com- lions of lives. It certainly changed mine. Co-Editor-in-Chief the Republican administration led by pletely packed, shoulder to shoulder A response to Meyer’s Th ey’re begging to... March 13 editorial: what now, Britney? Marriage is about love, plain and simple BY SEAN VOLK endo. I love double-entendre. Contributing Writer When Katy Perry kissed a girl, BY NICK HANNULA for love is the natural extension of the I liked it. When Madonna Opinions Columnist freedoms described in the United States’ Pop sensation Britney made it through the wilder- founding documents. Spears recently released her ness, I felt shiny and new. But I would like to applaud and echo the Consider the preamble of the Decla- newest studio album Cir- when Britney Spears not so sentiments presented by Emily Meyer in ration of Independence: we are endowed cus. Featuring the current coyly shares that the boys and her editorial from last week’s Concord- with “Certain unalienable rights… life, lib- hit singles “Womanizer” and girls are begging to “f***” her, I ian. I, like most members of my genera- erty, and the pursuit of happiness.” “Circus,” the CD marked a cringe. Call me old-fashioned tion, consider marriage to be a matter of If the right to the pursuit happiness is comeback for Spears. Fans no or puritanical, but it isn’t love, regardless of gender. Having known truly unalienable, same sex couples pur- longer laughed at a sad has- cheeky, funny, or clever to lit- and befriended many gay men and women suing happiness through marriage is as been, but again enjoyed fun, erally spell “F*** me.” It’s just during my lifetime, it has become entirely American as the Declaration itself. frivolous pop melodies from icky. clear to me that allowing same-sex unions Legally speaking, no state has the con- the Madonna of our genera- With lyrics like, “Love me, in Minnesota and nationwide would be stitutional right to restrict same-sex mar- tion. With every comeback, Hate me, Say what you want benefi cial to our society. riage. To understand why, let us split mar- though, there is the inevitable about me. But all of the boys The question of whether to allow same- riage into its two aspects: religious and return to obscurity. In Spears’ and all of the girls are begging sex marriage rests on a single question: why civil. case, it is her new single, “If to if you seek Amy.”, I am con- do couples get married? If the reasons to The religious aspect deals with how and You Seek Amy” which marks fused. Not by the message of get married are established, then it follows why a couple is married by their church her return to pop mediocrity. the song, but who thought this that virtually any- and what restrictions are put Upon fi rst glance, “If You was a good idea. Maybe if the http://www.popmusicscene.com/britney-spears-if-you-seek-amy-video-infos/ one who marries in place by each church. Seek Amy” appears intriguing. “F*** me” worked in the con- work with such explicit ma- for those reasons The government has The civil aspect deals with Who is Amy? When Katy Perry text of the song a terial, she needs to say it and should be allowed the many legal rights and Why should kissed a girl, I liked little better and it establish a new persona as to do so. no right to prohibit re- protections that are associ- one seek her? it. When Madonna weren’t so overt, it a performer. If she had just The defi nition ated with marriage, including And then you might have been come out and said “F*** me” of marriage has ligious marriage, regard- child custody rights, hospital listen to the made it through the better. But it is this would be a very diff erent evolved greatly visitation, marriage-related tax song and under- wilderness, I felt shiny not creative and it article. over the course of less“ of the gender make- breaks, and hundreds of oth- stand that Amy and new. But when is too obvious. If The song has caught the history, and has ers. is not a real “ it somehow made attention of the Parents Tele- Britney Spears not-so- been used for many up of the couple. Both the religious and civil person. Amy coyly shares that the sense grammati- vision Council. The PTC be- diff erent reasons aspects of marriage are pro- is Spears’ at- boys and girls cally or it weren’t lieves that the song should not by many diff erent tected by the U.S. Constitu- tempt at sexual so blunt, the be played on TV from 6 a.m. to cultures. Among these reasons have been tion. provocation. are begging to song might have 10 p.m., peak listening hours to gain political or economic infl uence, so- First, religious marriage is protected by If one says “If “f***” her, I cringe. worked. for families and children. I lidify business arrangements, religious rea- the First Amendment, which states that You Seek Amy” ” Spears has agree with that. What parent sons, procreation, and, fi nally, love. the Congress shall not pass any law pro- quickly like Spears in the song, made a career out of show- wants to greet their child and Most modern Americans would likely hibiting free exercise of religion. Insofar as you will fi nd yourself spelling ing just enough skin and sing- hear little Franklin or Caroline only accept marriage from the last three marriage is religious, the government has “F,” “U,” “C,” “K” Me. F*** me. ing lyrics that are just saucy say “F*** me.” It’s impolite elements, so let us take each of them one no right prohibiting any religious aspect Now, I love sexual innu- enough that in if she wants to and again, icky. at a time. thereof. First, marriage for religious reasons: as Secondly, in terms of the civil aspect I will explain later, the government has no of marriage, that is protected by the 14th Do you have something to say? right to prohibit religious marriage, regard- Amendment, which guarantees all people less of the gender makeup of the couple. equal protection under the law. Allowing Write a Letter to the Editor. Second, marriage for procreation: as heterosexual civil marriage and prohibit- marriage is allowed for infertile heterosex- ing homosexual civil marriage, insofar as Letter MUST bear the writer’s name, year in school, ual couples, this is also not a valid reason to civil marriage has many legal protections, prohibit same-sex marriage. is unconstitutional under the 14th Amend- telephone number, major/minor and title (if applicable). Third, marriage for love: if the purpose ment. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday at marriage is for love, then same-sex mar- Marriage is about love, plain and sim- [email protected] or FPO 214. riage must be allowed, as people of the ple. I look forward to the day that same- same sex have the same capacity to fall in sex marriage is legalized nationwide, as Correspondence is subject to editing or refusual love as people of the opposite sex. prohibiting same-sex marriage does little Love is in fact the best reason to get more than prohibiting the natural exten- of publication. All letters become property of married and defi ning marriage as being sion of love. The Concordian and will not be returned. Quote of the Week: Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back. -- BABE RUTH MARCH 20, 2009 8 SPORTS Minnesota Twins

BY ADAM VOGE Sports Writer

One run. That’s all that separated the Minnesota Twins from shocking the world and winning the American League Central in 2008. For all the Twins fans that watched as Nick Blackburn pitch a one-run gem in a losing eff ort last Sept. 30, the new season Editor’s note: This is a tran- team noise in the tourney. the radar teams as far as can’t come soon enough. script of a discussion that took that is without their leader NR: Boston College/ their past goes, but as far as The Twinkies will open the 2009 schedule Monday, April 6 place March 15 and 16, before at point guard, which is USC vs Michigan State. seeding goes both of these in the Metrodome against the Seattle Mariners. For many, this any games had been played. huge in the NCAAs. I’m Boston College is a really are capable of putting a run new season not only erases the painful memories of the last, Adam Voge: At long going the other way with underrated team in my opin- together, especially Boston but it also brings many reasons for excitement. last, the brackets are out! the Cal-Maryland game. Cal ion, and USC is fresh off College. Western Kentucky Perhaps there is no more exciting thing for Twins fans than Both NDSU and Minnesota snuck under the radar all beating Arizona State in the certainly can put a run to- the young pitching staff . After stumbling his way through the made it in. The Bison pulled year because of their confer- Pac 10 championship game. gether as well. fi rst half of the season and being demoted to the minors, Fran- a 14 seed and will be facing ence and are one of the best I still feel like the Spartans AV: On my offi cial Bush cisco Liriano came back late in the season on a mission, going defending champs Kansas. three-point shooting teams have the best shot of any Big League bracket, I’m taking 6-1 in August and September with an ERA around 3.00. Liriano The Gophers are a 10 and in the country. Maryland has Ten team to reach the fi nal two 10+ seeds to the Sweet has been lights out this spring, albeit against lesser competi- will face a 7, Texas. Besides already been riding Vasquez four, but that second-round Sixteen, and both go there tion, making three starts, pitching nine innings total. He has these two games, what fi rst- for weeks and I don’t think matchup could cause a lot of for the same reasons: great allowed only two earned runs in that time, striking out seven, round matchups have your he can keep them going. problems. I’m also intrigued experienced guard play none of which were Billy Crystal. attention? Who are you I’ve got Marquette losing by the potential Oklahoma and dangerous three-point Also returning for the Twins is Scott Baker, who just signed picking to pull upsets? to Utah State for a couple vs Clemson/Michigan game shooting. Portland State a brand-new four-year agreement to stay in Minnesota. Baker Nate Rowan: These reasons. First, the game is in the south region. Clem- has a great draw, getting a will likely be the opening day starter, looking to improve on three caught my eye right in Boise, close to the Aggies’ son is extremely athletic near-home game in Boise, a great 2008, in which he went 11-4 with a 3.45 ERA. Also re- away... 5 Utah vs 12 Arizona. home. Also, they are capable and Oklahoma hasn’t played and Utah State, like Nate turning to the young Twins rotation are Nick Blackburn, Glen ‘Zona was very lucky to even of being incredible from 3 their best basketball as of said, is an underrated 11 and Perkins, and Kevin Slowey, who will all look to build on strong get in, but not only did they and I think they will. USC late. gets a banged-up Marquette years and continue to improve with experience. The Twins will get in, they drew a great over BC is another upset for AV: I’m really loving team minus their best play- also surely benefi t from the absence of the two worst starters matchup. 8 Ohio State vs 9 me because of the talent lev- the possibility of a West er, Dominic James. Now’s in recent memory: Boof “One-Run Inning” Bonser, who will Siena also has my attention. el of the Trojans. BC will put Virginia/Kansas matchup the time for the big money be injured for the majority of the season, and Carlos “Three- 5 Illinois vs 12 Western Ken- too much on Tyrese Rice in in the second round. West picks. Give me your regional Run Homer” Silva, who signed a huge contract with Seattle tucky also has my attention. this game while USC brings Virginia has Ruoff , Butler, championships, and then last year. Early market reports show an exponential increase in Western Kentucky pulled a more balanced attack with and Ebanks who could each your Final Four forecasts. consumption of caff eine and nicotine among Mariners fans, es- the 5/12 upset last year and Gibson, Hackett, and DeRo- go off against the Jayhawks, NR: Midwest: Louisville pecially on days where Silva starts. Maybe “Sleepless in Seattle” has a great shot against an zan. I’m also taking Wiscon- who lack any real leadership vs Boston College, West: wasn’t just a movie, but rather some odd form of prophecy. overrated Illini team. sin over Florida State, who outside of Sherron Collins. UConn vs Memphis, East; The Twins will also look to get better with age off ensively, Nathan Haase: A will still be shell-shocked It will really come down to Pittsburgh vs Villanova, where such young hitters as Alexi Casilla, Denard Span, Carlos couple of things caught my following their loss to Duke. the matchup of Ebanks and South: North Carolina vs Gomez, and Delmon Young will be expected to contribute to a attention. First UConn get- My other two upsets occur Aldrich inside. I’m also ex- Oklahoma. My fi nal four playoff push. Casilla and Span are out to show that last year was ting the top seed over Mem- in the same region: VCU cited for the possibility of matchups are as follows: no fl uke for them statistically, while both Gomez and Young phis really surprised me. over UCLA because of Eric Purdue/Washington. Purdue Louisville vs Memphis and will be looking to silence critics and play up to their potential. UConn didn’t even get out Maynor, another veteran has JaJuan Johnson inside Villanova vs North Carolina. Gomez, Young, and Span had better continue to play at a of the quarterfi nals of their point guard, and Portland who should cause matchup National Championship: high level. Their jobs might count on it. The Twins’ outfi eld is own tournament and now State over Xavier, because problems for Jon Brockman North Carolina over Louis- an absolute logjam this spring. It appears that the Twins will they get a 1 seed? Memphis they’re practically at home and the Huskies, but Isaiah ville. start the season the same way they ended 2008 defensively, has been rolling over every- in Boise and they’re another Thomas has incredible burst NH: Elite 8: Louisville with Young in left, Gomez in center, and Span in right, but any one as of late and I look for team with veteran guards and will be tough to guard vs. Michigan State, UConn lapse in production from the young trio could land them a seat them to come out of the and great shooting. Are for the Boilers. On a diff er- vs. Memphis, Pittsburgh vs next to Ron Gardenhire, as the Twins have Michael Cuddyer west. I also agree with Nate there any potential second- ent note, it seems every year UCLA, Gonzaga vs. Okla- on the bench, who is sure to lobby for playing time. Cuddyer about Arizona. They are a round games that you guys people try and pick the next homa. Final Four: Michigan and DH Jason Kubel have become expendable for the Twins, very dangerous team and are excited for? George Mason. Do you guys State vs. Memphis, Gon- who might ship one or both players to strengthen the bullpen lucked out to draw Utah, a NH: I’m looking for- see any possible cinderellas zaga vs. Pittsburgh. Finals: if the young trio in the outfi eld plays well. team they can beat. I also ward to see how Syracuse re- in this year’s fi eld? Gonzaga vs. Memphis, with Some familiar faces will be back in the infi eld this year. Me- like Maryland over Califor- sponds in this tournament. NH: How about Missis- Gonzaga winning 84-79. trodome mainstays Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau will both be nia. I like their possible second- sippi State? They’re a 13 seed AV: Midwest Region: back in full swing this year. There is slight concern for Mauer, AV: Of course Mem- round matchup against Ari- and they just won the SEC Louisville over West Virgin- who had kidney surgery in December. Joe reportedly is still phis rolled over everyone. zona State, a six seed with title beating both LSU and ia. West Region: Memphis not quite all the way back to full strength, so an early slump They’re a top-10 program something to prove. Syra- Tennessee. They’re coming over UConn East Region: may occur. Morneau is currently playing fi rst base in the World whose top in-conference cuse just played seven over- into the dance playing their Pittsburgh over Villanova. Baseball Classic for his native Canada. The Twins also shelled competition year after year times in three days in their best ball of the year and South Region: North Caro- out some cash to re-up shortstop Nick Punto, will is sure to be is UAB and Tulsa. I’m not conference tournament. I they have a decent matchup lina over Oklahoma. Final starting on opening day. saying they didn’t deserve a think they might have a let- against Washington who Four: Louisville over Mem- For all the familiar faces coming back this year, there will one or that they won’t beat down in the NCAA tour- seems to be overrated every phis, North Carolina over also be some new Twins. GM Bill Smith brought in a former UConn, but I just thought ney and will be physically year. Pitt. National Champion- nemesis of Minny fans, third baseman Joe Crede, who played I’d raise that point. In the and emotionally worn out. NR: A few possible ship: UNC over Louisville. last season for the White Sox. What Crede lacks in batting fi rst round, I’ve got several Arizona State is a dangerous teams that could make runs: It should be another great average, he makes up for in power—a typical Chicago player. teams on upset alert. I agree team that should have prob- Utah State got a great draw tourney this year. Let’s get Despite hitting below .250, Crede hit 17 home runs in a little with you guys about Arizo- ably been ranked higher as an 11 seed and could make the Madness started, baby. over half a season as he battled his way through injury. You may na. I’m also taking Western than a six seed and I’m look- some noise. Boston College not want to get too familiar with Crede, though, as he is only Kentucky over an Illinois ing at them to make some (7)/USC (10) are not under signed for one year. The Twins also spent a little money sprucing up the bull- pen. They signed reliever Luis Ayala, who spent last season with Washington. Ayala should compete for the primary set-up role with up-and-comer Jose Mijares, lefty Craig Breslow, and Jesse Crain, who is returning from injury. As always, the ninth inning will be the property of Joe Nathan, who pulled out of the WBC with shoulder soreness. Nathan recently pitched several pain-free innings and says he feels great. No Twins preview would be complete without a look around the division. Last year’s champ, Chicago, hasn’t made many changes. They should be about the same team as last year: home runs with a side of decent pitching and a feisty manager. Detroit will look to put together the pieces after a disappointing season last year. They are loaded with talent, but will need contributions from newcomers Gerald Laird, Edwin Jackson, and new closer Brandon Lyon. They’ll also need Justin Verlander back in Cy Young form. Cleveland will once again be a wild card. They’ll either be great or a huge disappointment, with much of the responsibility falling on Grady Sizemore and new closer/disabled-list warrior Kerry Wood. Perhaps the most unpredictable team in the division, though, will be Kansas City. The Royals look poised to compete after acquiring Coco Crisp from Boston. Add him to an improving lineup with such pos- sible stars as Alex Gordon, Mike Aviles, David DeJesus and Mike Jacobs, and the Royals just may shock the world. Don’t sleep on KC, but if they’re bad, you didn’t get that sleeper pick RReadead aaboutbout ssportsports inin TThehe CConcordian.oncordian. from me. The Twins will undoubtedly be competitive in the AL Cen- tral, but a lot will have to happen for them to win the division. They’ll have to replicate their clutch hitting of last year, when they led the majors in hitting with runners in scoring position. They’ll need Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Jesse Crain, and the start- ing fi ve to stay healthy. They’ll also need improvement from Delmon Young, who shows 40/40 ability but might lack 40/40 drive. If he can live up to that promise, the Twins will have a dangerous combo of Mauer, Morneau, Young, and Crede. If IIt’st’s neat.neat. all these things happen and then the younger members of the roster grow and get better, the Twins should be looking at a division championship in September—hopefully by more than one run. the CONCORDIAN SPORTS MARCH 20, 2009 9 Young team bonds over trip

BY NEIL MCKEONE chance for the freshmen to off between games allows Sports Writer play at the college level be- them to work on the things fore conference competition they saw in Florida that need Like many Concordia begins,” Johnson said. “All the improvement. sports teams, women’s fast- women are able to gain an un- “We can work on the little pitch softball traveled south derstanding of each other’s things,” Megan Johnson said. to play a few games in warm style of play.” “We spend time working on weather. A week-long tourna- Playing in Moorhead things that we can do indoors ment allowed the Cobbers to means long winters that don’t like the girls’ swings.” play 10 games and come to- allow the women the opportu- Another reason for the gether as a team. nity to play outdoors. Senior trip over spring break is team From Feb. 24 through Feb. captain Laura Johnson said it bonding. With such a large 28, the Cobber women were was nice to play on grass and portion of the team being playing two games a day in dirt instead of the hard fl oors newcomers, spending a week sunny Orlando, Fla. The week- of Olson Forum. together in Florida allows end after returning, the team Coach Johnson was them to get to know each oth- played four games at Augsburg pleased to be able to take the er, Laura Johnson said. in Minneapolis. team to Florida over Concor- The teams had some free Despite a 4-6 record at dia’s spring break, thereby also time together. After their the Orlando tourney and a 1-3 avoiding missing classes. games on Feb. 28, the group performance at Augsburg, the Other MIAC teams begin went to Islands of Adventure women emerged with confi - games in early- to mid-March, and Universal Studios in Or- dence having won the fi rst two but Concordia isn’t able to lando, Fla., two popular theme games of their pre-season. do that because their spring parks. “It was nice to get a win break is earlier than most. The Cobber women’s goal right off the bat,” fi rst-year They have a long wait from for the season is to fi nish in head coach Megan Johnson the Florida tournament until the top four of the MIAC, said. conference play starts, Megan qualifying them for the con- While in Florida, Johnson Johnson said. The Cobbers’ ference tournament. Last gave everyone a chance to play next scheduled games are on season they fi nished seventh. and get live game experience. March 28. With a young team and a great The team is led by only two se- But it is not all bad having deal of potential, it should be niors that are now responsible a long break between games. an exciting spring. PHOTO BY MEGAN RICE for guiding 10 new freshmen. Both Laura and Megan John- Members of the Cobber women’s softball team work on their swing during an indoor “The early games are a son said having three weeks practice in Olson Forum. Pitching and defense:

Keys to Cobber baseball BY MEGAN RICE PHOTO

BY NATE ROWAN lieves the team will be fi ne. the Cobber pitching staff . that.” can Concordia play a smart, Burgau also said two Sports Writer “[Youngquist] was a big Schumacher posted an ERA Schumacher also hit focused, seven inning game? things will be a big factor loss,” Krause said. “But we under three last season, fi n- above .400 last season while The Cobbers will need to in the conference race; He The recent March snow have so much depth that we ishing the season 5-1 in six driving in 22 runs. eliminate base running mis- said his team must win more storm can only mean one have outfi elders to replace starts. For Burgau, this Cobber takes as well as get the clutch close games and go “better thing: it’s baseball season at him.” “I feel that going 7-1 [this team appears to be similar to hit from someone not named than .500” against the top Concordia. Confi ned to Ol- One thing the Cobbers season] is not something the Minnesota Twins lineup. Johnson. four conference teams. Con- son Forum, the Concordia should excel at this season that is out of the question,” What they lack in power “[We need] to do the cordia went just 1-7 against baseball team practices for is their pitching. A lot of tal- Schumacher said. “That is they make up for in team little things,” Adam Johnson the top four last season. the two months or so indoors ented pitchers fi ll the roster what I am shooting for.” speed. Burgau also believes said. “Knowing what needs “Hopefully we are able to for a game that was meant to giving Burgau many options. Providing the off ensive his team will be solid defen- to be done and just execut- bring home a MIAC champi- be played outdoors. “We’ll roll a four pitcher fi re power this season will be sively. ing. The games in the dome onship which hasn’t been at Bucky Burgau, in his 31st rotation,” Burgau said. “Our Kyle Johnson. Johnson is the “We’ll play good defense showed we’re not quite there Concordia since the middle season as head coach of the bullpen will get another year one spot in the lineup that especially in the infi eld,” Bur- yet.” of the 90’s,” Schumacher Cobber program, says there of maturity, plus Matt Ven- showed consistent power last gau said. “Not saying we’ll be The Cobbers fell 13-9, said. “I think that would be are both positives and nega- truni and Darin Carlson will season. perfect every game, but I’d and had their second game a great way to go out as a se- tives to practicing indoors. be back.” “Kyle not only hits for be surprised if we made a lot cancelled due to time restric- nior.” “We get to work on the Ventruni missed last sea- power but also for average,” of mistakes.” tions at the Metrodome in One common theme ap- small stuff like bunt cover- son with a ruptured spleen Burgau said. “Having said The MIAC conference Minneapolis on March 7. pears to be present; pitching age and situational base run- while Carlson missed the that, we have some guys who appears to be as good as ever. Concordia will now turn and defense. Most players ning,” Burgau said. “Obvi- year with a torn labrum. can put the bat on the ball.” St. Thomas and St. Olaf ap- its focus to Arizona, a yearly agree these two things, along ously baseball was meant to Adam Johnson highlights For Johnson, last season pear to be putting together trip the team makes. The with some timely hitting, be played outside so we can’t the pitching staff . An all- was an MVP type of year. He solid squads again this sea- Cobbers are scheduled to will be the key to the Cob- work on cut off s as easily, but region and all-conference se- hit an outrageous .450, hit son. However, the bottom of play eight games and will ber program’s success this we do get a little work in.” lection last season, Johnson fi ve homeruns and drove in the conference continues to provide a measurement to season. On paper, this is a Burgau’s Cobbers gradu- posted a 5-1 record with an 37 runs. get stronger. how good this team can be. dangerous Cobber team. The ated only two from last year’s ERA of 2.43. Batters hit just “I expect to put up hope- “I’ve said it for years,” “I’d be really disappoint- question is: can they prove it team; Matt Youngquist and .187 off Johnson last season. fully the same numbers as Burgau said. “We’re getting ed if we didn’t make the con- on the fi eld? Drew Zimmerman. Junior Senior Scott Schumacher last year off ensively,” John- better from top to bottom.” ference tournament,” Burgau shortstop Jake Krause be- will also be a vital part of son said. “I believe I can do What it boils down to is said.

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