Volume 84 - Issue 6 October 14, 2011

Stray feline adopts NW family BY BRIAN BRANDAU FEATURES EDITOR A new tenant recently took up residence in the Courtyard Village for a few weeks. An orange-white, stray cat first appeared around Northwestern’s campus about three weeks ago. Senior Krystina Bouchard and her PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW husband, Ty, were the first Senior Isaac Hendricks wears justice clothing, clothes whose prof- students to interact with the its benefit charities. cat when it showed up at their apartment off campus. Clothes that change lives “I had just come back from BY KAMERON TOEWS grocery shopping, and there Just a few years ago, justice clothing began to appear on was this poor little kitty,” Northwestern students’ backs and feet. Bouchard said. TOMS, To Write Love On Her Arms, Clothe Your Neighbor It didn’t take long for as Yourself and Hope for Haiti clothing were spotted around Kyrstina Bouchard and her campus. Even today, these same types of clothing are still a husband to let the cat into popular choice. their apartment, but the As the trend continues to grow, more students are arrangements were not ideal questioning whether or not buying a justice organization’s for a cat to live there. Ty has PHOTO SUBMITTED clothing is a healthy way of supporting that charity. Junior allergies, and the couple Senior Natalia Mueller holds an outdoor cat that has been cared for by residents of the Courtyard Villages before finding a new home with junior Tyler McKenney’s family in Inwood. Jeremy Bork thinks purchasing justice clothing is a good way has a large dog named Dré. to help those in need. Although the Bouchards known as the plexes. Mueller said. “That’s why I bed for the cat, and Mueller “I have had numerous people ask me about the shirt, and kept the animals separated “He just kind of trotted started feeding him.” bought a collar. But they are it’s a sweet way to spread the word of the ministry,” Bork said. for a while, tensions arose up one day, back when it Although initially Mueller not the only plex which took Senior Isaac Hendricks feels like giving money directly to when they eventually did was kind of cold out,” said and Leikvoll were feeding a personal interest in the an organization would go further. come together. senior Kristen Menchaca, the cat leftovers from the hog cat’s welfare. “I like the idea of ‘free advertising’ for the company,” “Dré is just so much bigger who lives in the north roast and dog food, it wasn’t Senior Heather Pagelkopf Hendricks said. than him,” Bouchard said. building of the plexes. long before they started also took her part in caring Take the perspective of the charity organization, and things “It wasn’t working out.” Fortunately for the cat, buying food from the grocery for the cat. When the cat might look different. After the cat attacked Dré the plexes and apartments store specifically for the cat. first started appearing, she “Organizations probably make more money by using the and Ty, Krystina made the had just recently held a hog According to Mueller, some of decided to put milk out in a trendy item to aesthetically spark interest in consumers,” decision to evict it from their roast and much of the meat the foods they tried originally saucer for him. said sophomore Bradley Smith. “I feel it’s a brilliant strategy apartment. However, the cat’s was left over from the event. were unpopular. “I had an unfortunate on their part.” normally friendly demeanor Seniors Natalia Mueller and “He’s very picky,” incident with the little guy the Smith compared charity organizations to other businesses. quickly endeared it to another Brittany Leikvoll decided to Mueller said. first time he came around,” group of students living in feed it to the cat. Eventually, Mueller and See “TOMS” on Page 4 the Courtyard Villages, also “Brittany loves cats,” Leikvoll had even put out a See “Cat” on Page 5 Rick Perry visits Orange City

PHOTO BY ANDREW LOVGREN PHOTO BY ANDREW LOVGREN Texas Gov. Rick Perry holds up a Sharpie that he would use to revoke Obamacare if he were elected Sophomores Jack Johnson and Josh Hollinger listen to Perry from the back of a filled room. Perry is president. Perry paid a visit to Orange City on Saturday, Oct. 8 as a part of his Iowa tour. currently ranked third in a NBC News/Wall Street Journal Republican presidential candidate poll. 2 Six friends command imaginary spaceship BY MICHAEL GUTSCHE around for another pass— the science officer. The crew works together “A r t e m i s B r i d g e without permission from The captain isn’t actually to make this starship zoom Simulator” is probably the the captain. in control of anything. He or about and blow up other nerdiest thing you could Captain screamed at him she just yells at everyone to starships and occasionally ever do. Or won’t do. to stop, and he immediately get things done. complete specific missions At any rate, a few dropped out of warp, which The weapons officer or take part in certain clarifications are in order. left us in front of the nuke we controls the various weapon scenarios, like sieges on Despite how its name may had just fired and parallel to systems of the starship, star systems or defense of make it sound, “Artemis the enemy ships. which include mines, lasers multiple fronts in a nebula. B r i d g e S i m u l a t o r ” “Never mind, don’t stop of varying frequency and It’s more fun than it has nothing to do with warping, just keep firing,” the aforementioned nuclear sounds, and usually involves architecture or those big the captain said. missiles, among other things. a good deal of screaming and connecting things that let It was too late. The Engineering is in charge hollering at one another to get people drive over rivers and nuke hit the enemy ships, of power monitoring for the each others’ stations in order. chasms. “Artemis Bridge destroying them and almost weapons, engines, shields Some of the positions Simulator” has everything to tearing our ship in half. and various other parts of are somewhat lacking in do with Star Trek. Engineering reported fires the ship, such as the cooling interaction from time to time. Mannequins and People With each player on his across the whole ship, mostly systems, and also directs the For example, the science BY BRITTANY LEIKVOLL or her own screen, a group in the center. The main emergency team to fix any officer often finds himself “People and Things” will definitely satisfy fans eager to of six controls every part of engine had taken the blow damaged areas of the ship. simply waiting for new hear more of the band Jack’s Mannequin’s signature sound. a starship. Here’s a peek into to the side at a time when The science crewman targets to arrive, which means The new album is polished, has a cohesive tone and is the action. our shields were focused to is in charge of providing that sometimes there are driven by upbeat, pop-rock tempos. “Okay, here’s the plan,” the front. directional headings to the slightly-too-long pauses The band’s lead singer, Andrew McMahon, who also said the captain. “We drive Then we flew into a helmsman, who controls between one interesting thing serves as the group’s songwriter, went through a battle right into them, and then we singularity for fun and to see the ship direction and drive and the next. with cancer in 2005. McMahon has said that the experience nuke them, and then we run what it would do. It didn’t do speeds. The helmsman can There also isn’t much taught him to slow down and appreciate life—an inspiration away before we die.” anything besides blow us up. also scan down other ships in the way of graphics— for much of the album. It didn’t work exactly No fancy space-teleporting for the weapons crew to fight the visual representations “People and Things” focuses on relationships, but not at like that. Our science officer or reality-bending good more effectively. of the ships are a bit all in the typical, cliché way. While in the midst of his battle couldn’t get a proper reading times—just explosive death. Communications is underwhelming, and the with leukemia, McMahon let a lot of people slip out of his on the enemy ships’ shield It takes a group of six kind of an odd duck. They players spend most of the life, so this album served as a way to “make up for lost time.” frequencies, so our lasers spaceship-loving friends to spend most of their time game staring at charts Instead of building around Andrew’s piano and lyrics, as were useless—not that we play the game. Each person talking to various allied and and navigational maps. the band often relies on for their sound, Jack’s Mannequin were even close enough gets a computer, which all enemy ships, giving orders However, once the yelling decided to get out of the city scene to escape all of their to use them. Instead, the connect to a server that hosts from the captain or taunting starts, you’re in for a time possible distractions. They believe it gives the album a freer gunnery officer fired the the main program. them into surrendering, you’ll not soon forget. tone and helped them connect deeper as a band. nuclear missile as soon as we Each person mans one respectively. Also under the The game is brilliant in its In light of the title, McMahon says that throughout these got in range. of the positions on the ship, communications department simplicity, and wonderful in songs, he describes every day, average and sometimes A split-second after the which include the captain, lies the task of relaying cooperation and chaos. mundane details of life. McMahon liked the idea of framing nuke had been fired, our the helmsman, the weapons messages and requests for Nerd it up, everyone. a record on those two very simple but relevant topics. helmsman engaged the warp officer, the communications resupplying to any space Nobody is too cool to pretend The single “My Racing Thoughts,”is about the waiting drives, trying to wheel us officer, the chief engineer or stations in the near area. to run a spaceship. and timing involved in relationships and sets the tone for the entire album with the lyrics “I think I’m running low on inspiration.” The downfall of this album, may be just what that song describes. It is filled with the same sounds—song after song. The album otherwise may be put together, but seems so produced and planned that it loses some edge. It’s easy to listen to, but the album doesn’t take any risks. If this album was in a relationship with the listener, it would be stuck in the friend zone.

Campus Quotes

“If I wanted to snort thumbtacks, I should be free to do that.” Professor Dan Young on freedom

“Is there any way we can opt out of Social Security?” “Well, you can die.” Brett Amiotte and Professor Elder during an optimistic disussion on Social Security

“What did you do know?” Jordan Vermeer Submit your own campus quotes, with context, to PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW [email protected] Michael Gutsche (second from left, back row) and five friends team up to command their own spaceship. The group takes advantage of the VPH classrooms’ multiple desktop computers, projector and screen. 3 Unique way of rapping BY EMILY BROUWER Unique is a band that is anything but ordinary. A Christian group made up of four talented men— sophomores Jeriah Dunk, Demargo Friedl, Aaron Nash and freshman Alex Habeger—brings a new and uplifting perspective to the world of rap music. The four met and started the group at Northwestern, although they each started making some sort of music or writing at a young age. For Friedl, it started with song writing. “I started writing poetry when I was younger, which turned into writing songs,” Friedl said. The writing continues to help the band today. In fact, the group’s name came from a song Friedl wrote last year, entitled “Unique.” Nash got started not with the poetry of rap, but because of the fun and the friendship surrounding rap for him. “People in my neighborhood were rapping, and so I started rapping with friends,” Nash said. “It was for fun at first, but then I realized I wanted to reach out to people.” PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Dunk’s background of growing up listening to Christian Members of the band Unique, Jeriah Dunk, Alex Habeger, Aaron Nash and Demargo Friedl listen to new recordings they made during one of rap helped influence the band’s style as well. their recent recording sessions. “I was in orchestra in middle school and high school, and I listened to Christian rap. I used both of those areas to level as their audience. because people might twist the meaning, but it has a strong start producing beats,” Dunk said. “My rapping started in “We don’t want to sound like we’re way up here, and you’re message that Unique is really trying to focus on this year. sophomore year of high school, and I decided I wanted to way down there,” Dunk said. “We talk about ourselves and “The song’s basically about how we don’t need weed and use my abilities for something more important. When I got our own flaws before we talk about someone else’s. We don’t drugs because we got God,” Friedl said. to NW, it got a lot better.” want to sound ignorant.” Along with “Puff Puff Pass,” Unique is also working on Habeger, the youngest member of the group, began Friedl agreed with Dunk. other songs for their upcoming album called “Younique.” writing Christian rap lyrics when he was a still in high “We aren’t judging, and we know we aren’t greater than Even when the guys aren’t writing or recording their school as well. anyone else,” Friedl said. songs, there is still always a sense of family and brotherhood “I used to listen to secular rap when I was young,” Unique performed at the Old Factory last year, which was among them, which they say is the most rewarding part about Herbeger said. “In eighth grade, I started listening to a big show for them. They have also performed at the ethnic being in Unique. Christian rap and stuck with that all through high school. I fair put on by NW’s I-Club. They can talk to each other about more than just music, started writing Christian rap in my sophomore year of high Right now, the guys are working on making their own and they can see the Holy Spirit work through each other. school, and now God has led me to these guys here at NW.” album. They are recording a couple times a week in the VPH “I like the feeling of family I get from being in the group,” The four members of the group have similar inspirations studio basement, sometimes working late into the night and Habeger said. “I grew up in a small town and was the only and musicians they look up to. They are quick to point out early into the next morning. guy that listened to Christian rap. It’s good to have others that Jesus is their main inspiration, but they also look up to “Sometimes we are up until 3 or 4 in the morning that do the same here, and I’ve been so blessed to meet artists like Lecrae, Trip Lee, 116 Clique, Flame and many recording or writing,” Nash said. “God just starts working, these guys.” other musicians. and we forget about the time.” Although there is no expected date for the release of the Two of their main goals are to put a lot of Christian Unique is currently working on a song entitled “Puff Puff album, NW students and their other fans can wait for it with influence into their songs and to show they are on the same Pass.” The group thinks it might end up being controversial eager anticipation. Crazy-haired Bjork brings new album ‘Biophilia’ BY KATI HENG own recreations of songs seat/ until a silver fox/ and her unlikely to win over any new A&C EDITOR from the album. Fans, or cunning mate/ began to sing/ fans. Her gasping, almost Say what you will about simply those fascinated by a song that became the world hiccup-sounding style of Icelandic electronic artist the science of music, will be we know.” singing takes time to learn to Bjork, the girl is ambitious. able to explore her music in The concept of an album appreciate. She easily could have a unique and hopefully fun with lyrics all about science Although it was her goals released her newest album, new way. rather than the typical to stay away from using “Biophilia,” impressed fans “Biophilia” is a geek- topics of love or emotions, guitars or ordinary pianos, with its intricate percussion chic delight. The album is for example, is a fun idea. the instruments she used arrangements and called it full of lyrical ruminations However, “Biophilia” seems instead are just plain strange. a day. about rocks, viruses, earth’s better as a soundtrack for Some listeners may enjoy Instead, Bjork decided to continuing evolution and a “Bill Nye” opera than as them for that reason, some simultaneously release an even more scientific topics. an album standing alone. definitely won’t. infinite number of remixes, But to give a fair warning, Although it would be a great Even for those with the created by anyone with an Bjork is sure to offend some accomplishment to create chance to play with the iPhone or an iPad. strict Creationists with a a song about rocks that tunes on their iPhones, the With the help of Apple, few of her lyrics. In the song actually, well, rocks, Bjork songs themselves may be Bjork designed an application “Cosmogony,” she brings up isn’t there yet. less memorable than the app that would allow listeners several perspectives on how While those who are itself—kind of like the preset to mix, twist around, the universe may have come already fans of Bjork are songs that come on toy pianos isolate individual notes or to life, including the idea that sure to love the sound on or the free songs already on Bjork continues her odd music style with a new album that instruments and design their “Our universe was an empty “Biophilia,” the album is that new computer. incorporates the musical talents of many of her fans. 4 TOMS for sharing, TOMS for styling FROM PAGE 1 “Organizations like TOMS know marketing,” Smith said. “Like any business that sells a product, they will use the knowledge they have about consumers to sell their product.” Junior Morgan Stahl thinks that wearing the clothing can often be more supportive than simply donating money to a organization. “I feel pulled both ways because wearing a shirt is supportive, but not that meaningful,” Stahl said. “Just because you wear a Clothe Your Neighbor as Yourself shirt does not mean you really care.” She emphasized the need to connect relationally with the needy, not just financially. While buying charitable products does help those in need, consumers are also receiving a gift in return for their monetary help. “I bought the clothing and shoes because it goes to a good cause and they are comfortable to wear,” said senior Kelli Neevel. However, because donors to these charities receive shirts or shoes in return for their giving, the true purpose of giving to the charity has the potential to get lost to fashionable materialism. “I can’t help but wonder what might happen to these organizations when social justice, charity clothing isn’t the trend anymore,” Neevel said. PHOTO BY KATI HENG Smith also sees negatives in the trend. Freshmen Katie Thompson and Abbie Goldschmid are among many NW students who choose to wear their TOMS with pride. “We live in a society that wants something in return,” into more about the clothing than the work of the organization, more people to contribute to their cause.” Smith said. “While this is an unfortunate mindset in but “there is a tremendous beauty in the vogue nature of Smith sees a similarity to wearing TOMS and a Hollister America, people are still being helped, and there can social-justice clothing.” sweatshirt—in both cases, consumers are paying money to be nothing wrong with that, regardless of how wrong the As trendy and supportive as charitable clothing is, there advertise for a company. motives might be.” could be downsides to wearing justice-themed clothing. “Regardless of whether someone buys the shirt because “Whenever you bring the consumer mentality into the Some argue that wearing these types of clothing in public it’s trendy or because they actually want to help someone, organization, funder relationship, you do risk the focus being is unhealthy, attracting unnecessary attention to the wearer. people are being helped,” Smith said. “And at the end of the shifted away from the actual mission of the organization,” “I would agree that it can be seen as pretentious,” day, that’s the goal, and it is being met.” said junior Jennifer Kahanic. Hendricks said, “but by wearing their clothes, I am also So maybe the clothing can be misunderstood, but for many Hendricks thinks that charity clothing might be turning advertising for their organization which will, hopefully, bring students at NW, the cost of the clothing is still worth the results. Fathers and cops learn about love and Christianity in ‘Courageous’ BY JOHN SLOTER As a father, Mitchell ignores his son, but lavishes love on illegitimate children, all of these cops have familial and Unlike a typical Hollywood film, “Courageous” isn’t his daughter—a daughter who is taken from him by a drunk personal issues to work through. afraid to delve into the sticky issue of divorce and its effect driver. After the loss, Adam solemnly resolves to live a life Although predictable, the plot is deeply emotional in a on homes and isn’t scared to do so with an unapologetically that will impact his remaining family for God’s purpose. way that makes the movie feel almost tangible. Christian approach. The rest of the story focuses on the challenges and “Courageous” is an odd conglomeration of action, emotion, While this movie is about family life in general, the clear triumphs of this commitment, culminating in a rather stirring and humor with an extra-large dose of spirituality thrown in emphasis is on the role of the father in the home and the effect call for men to take responsibility for the state of their families. for good measure. The movie’s clear attempt to speak to male of his presence, or his absence, in the life of his children. Following him in this commitment are fellow cops Nathan audiences is rather out of place, as men are likely to prefer to The film follows Adam Mitchell (Alex Kendrick) through his Hayes (Ken Bevel), David Thomson (Ben Davies) and Shane see fireballs rather than tears in the theater. life as a cop and a father. As a cop, Adam tries his best but is Fuller (Kevin Downes). In spite of this, or perhaps because of it, this movie is clearly aging and is no longer able to keep up with the crooks. With problems that range from a dating daughter to refreshing and highly entertaining.

3. “The Man Who Sold the World” “It is metaphorically meaningful. ‘I gazed a Professor Playlist Top gazeless stare.’” Sophomore Heather Heilman Title Artist Description 4. “In Bloom” Songs by5 Nirvana compiled by Over the Eva Cassidy Eva has a beautiful voice that makes 1 “Cobain wrote the chorus to be easy to sing Rainbow her rendition of this song both haunting As the iconic band celebrates 20 years, NW along with but kept it mindless as well. Scott and evocative. students and staff discuss its best songs. Intense guitars and simple but driving Monsma More than a Sitting directly in front of a 50-foot stack department 2 Boston drums.” Sociology Feeling of speakers when I saw them perform 1. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Professor Phil Scorza live made it difficult to hear afterwards. What’s Love A perfect song to introduce the topic “The guitar parts are bone-chilling. Their 5. “About a Girl” 3 Tina Turner Got to do of romance, sex and attachment in my complexity is intriguing.” “It’s got an old-school sound but a rock with It? marriage and family class. Freshman Tim Stephens edge to it. It’s soulful.” 4 Gooble- Sigur Ros An appropriate song to listen to when 2. “Lithium” Junior Mark Blankers digook grading some papers or exams? “I like this because Cobain will never crack.” 5 Summer George Wonderful pianist to listen to when I Junior Brett Amiotte BY TYLER ZEUTENHORST (the entire Winston am too keyed up and need to relax. album) 5 The cat in the courtyard FROM PAGE 1 think he should be called could prove harmful in the Pagelkopf said. “I warmed Genry,” Leikvoll said. long run. the milk up since it was Menchaca and Pagelkopf, “My dad brought a cold outside and neglected who room together, had a cat from Sioux Center to to test it first. Needless to different idea. Boyden, and it came back say, he scalded his tongue “The cat’s name is two days later,” Reisma and was afraid of the teacup Simba,” Menchaca said. said. “Even if we get the cat for a while. Since then, he’s “Not Frankie or Henry or a good home, it’s probably warmed up to it—no pun Ginger. It’s Simba.” going to just make its way intended—and practically Not everyone was happy back here. We’re making this begs us to fill it.” about the cat’s arrival. its permanent home.” Although they were “I think the cat is cute, Furthermore, Reisma united in their affection of the but I’m allergic, so it makes was concerned about what cat, some controversy arose me sneeze a lot,” said senior would happen to the cat amongst the cat’s caretakers Kim Reisma, who lives in when it got cold out. She as to what he should be called. the east building of the noted that if the cat grew Because of the cat’s color, Courtyard Villages. “And I dependent on them to Mueller advocated for the know that other people are provide during the winter name Ginger. Leikvoll more allergic than I am.” months, it might not survive. wanted a different name, R e i s m a w a s a l s o Senior Ross Fernstrum, but suggested a compromise. concerned that the cat could who also lives in the east “I wanted Henry, and develop a dependency on building of the plexes, also Natalia wanted Ginger. I the plex community, which expressed concern about what would happen when winter came. “It’s becoming dependent on us. During the winter, what’s going to happen?” Fernstrum asked. “It’s temporary goodness, but is it sustainable?” Fernstrum and his roommate, junior Nathan Nieuwendorp, were also worried about the prospect of leaving food outside. “It’s going to attract animals,” Nieuwendorp said. “Mice, raccoons, mountain lions, stuff like that.”

Nieuwendorp admitted PHOTO BY NATALIA MUELLER that he didn’t necessarily Senior Brittany Leikvoll plays with the cat, whom she affectionately dubbed, “Genry.” Leikvoll was have rational reasons for active in taking care of the cat and in finding him another home. being against the cat. “We’ve had cats that have “I’m not a cat-hater. My find an adoptive family. After “I want to punt the cat,” been adopted before. This is major concern is that it’s all she had returned from Sioux Nieuwendorp said. “I’ve just nothing new,” Brogan said. fine and well now, but what City, Mueller was discussing never liked cats.” A few years ago, Brogan’s happens when winter comes the situation with her fiancé Mueller was not pleased future son-in-law Bryce along? It can’t stay inside Bobby James. with that prospect. “If anyone Vander Stelt was living in the and Maintenance doesn’t “ I o v e r h e a r d t h e kicks the cat,” she said. “I will apartments when a cat began want it around,” Brogan conversation and said, ‘Hey, write them up.” to hang around the area. said. “It makes sense to find I’ll bet my parents could Dean of Residence At the end of the semester, a home or shelter.” take it,’” said junior Tyler Life John Brogan had his Brogan’s daughter Erin was Mueller had the same McKenney, whose family own take on the cat. He helping her then-fiancé idea. Earlier this week, she owns a farm in Inwood. pointed out that the student move out when her and her took the cat to the Siouxland McKenney’s parents agreed handbook stipulated that, mother came upon the cat, Humane Society in Sioux to give the cat a new home, “The only pets allowed in nearly frozen to death. City. Unfortunately, the and he will be bringing the campus housing are fish. “I can imagine them humane society told Mueller cat to their farm on Saturday, Cats, mice and hamsters are walking back to the van and that because the cat had lived Oct. 15. not acceptable. Violations there’s this cat with icicles outdoors for so long, the “If I could have my of this policy could result hanging off his fur,” Brogan possibility of diseases meant way he would live in my in cleaning charges up to said. “Anyway, Erin scooped they’d likely have to put the apartment,” Mueller said. $300,” a stipulation which it up, put in the van and cat down. “But since we aren’t allowed Menchaca and Mueller, both brought it back home with “I’m a little frustrated,” to have animals, this is the resident assistants, insist her. The cat’s still living with Mueller said. “Animal next best thing.” they’re observing. me today.” shelters take dogs they find Visit the Beacon website for On a more personal level, Brogan felt that this story on the street all the time. How a gallery of photo submissions PHOTO BY HEATHER PAGELKOPF A stray cat who has taken many names—Ginger, Simba and Genry Brogan recalled a similar illustrated the danger of come they don’t take cats?” from plex residents featuring among them—prowled the plexes for a few weeks this fall. experience a few years ago. having cats around. Mueller did eventually the Courtyard Cat. 6 ‘This is not your high school mission trip’ -Jennifer Kahanic

PHOTO BY JENNIFER KAHANIC Junior Jennifer Kahanic (second on the left) stands with a group of high school students she worked with at a youth camp on the Bay of Bengal in India. “I got really close to these girls over my short week at the youth camp. They helped remind me of the connection all people share simply by being human,” Kahanic said. BY JEB RACH Junior Jennifer Kahanic worked with an organization This summer, 18 Northwestern students served through the called Word for the World in India. She traveled with a team Summer of Service program, both domestically and abroad. around southern India, helping with missions outreach Through their times away from home, these students (including preaching, Bible studies and children’s camps) to witnessed different cultures, underwent extreme culture lepers, widows, the disabled and generally those “lost and shock, had humbling experiences and felt moments that drew forgotten” in India. them closer to God. Senior Kelsey Leonard served with Every Child Students served in numerous places, including places as Missionaries in Accra, Ghana. She worked in a children’s far away as Ghana and India and sites as close as Denver, house where she handled programming, tutored young Colo. The positions and organizations in which these NW adults and taught religion and social studies. students served varied widely. Closer to home, senior Jennifer Carlson served with Dry Bones in Denver, Colo., through the Denver Urban Semester. Dry Bones is a relational ministry and, as such, Jennifer’s role was building relationships with street kids, aged between 12 and mid-20s. Junior Jacob VanDerLinden served in Ukraine with International Messengers. Their organization teaches

English as an outreach opportunity, and Jacob’s role was to be PHOTO BY JENNIFER CARLSON a native English speaker with whom students could practice Jennifer Carlson (back) sits on Mt. Engelmann in Colorado with their English skills. members of a Texas youth group. Carlson worked with a program called Elevations, which takes youth groups on backpacking trips Although all the SOS members felt their experiences in the Rocky Mountains and opens their eyes to conditions on city were filled with challenges, the universal theme for the streets in Denver. international SOSers was cultural differences and challenges of being in a different environment and culture. and how difficult this made it for her to effectively do her Both Leonard and Kahanic found major differences work. Kahanic described the slums as “just like out of a between U.S. culture and the cultures they lived in. Both of magazine” in terms of their extreme levels of poverty. their cultures were very generous, even when they didn’t Kahanic also recalls the differences in diet. She related have much. that most of the food that they eat in India has little or no Leonard recalls being woken up at around 6 a.m. by a knock nutritional value. Typically they only eat fried bread, rice and on her door. Some of the children who came to the home for similar foods, which was something that she had difficulty education were at her door offering her some of their biscuits, adjusting to. even though she insisted that she had enough to eat. Despite all these challenges, Kahanic, Leonard, She felt that Americans tend to keep their best possessions VanDerLinden and Carlson said they would all do it again, to themselves. Ghanaian culture, on the other hand, leads without reservation. They further reaffirmed the value of people to share these good things more generously. the challenges they faced, stating that they found them to be VanDerLinden found that while he didn’t have a lot of growing experiences. All four shared about their experiences culture shock in Ukraine, he did have a lot of big city shock. at the SOS chapel on Oct. 11. Having grown up in a small town, he had never lived in a In addition, they all had advice for those considering big city. Adjusting to Odessa, Ukraine, a city of 1.3 million SOSes of their own and encouraged them to talk with people, was challenging. previous participants if interested. Although the most jarring experience was the clash All of them encourage students to look into the program. between his rural upbringing and the big city environment, Both Carlson and Leonard find the SOS program unique. VanDerLinden did recall one large difference in the culture. NW offers an opportunity to be part of a structured program “We were told that if you wanted to have your own water, which is nearly impossible to find outside of college. leave the water bottle in your room,” VanDerLinden said. However, both Kahanic and VanDerLinden urge students “Otherwise, many would treat it simply as communal water to make sure that they don’t go on an SOS simply because that they could take a drink out of.” others are pushing them to do it. Both did not foresee Carlson found that serving in the U.S. meant that she didn’t that they would go on an SOS when they started school, experience most of the culture shock her fellow SOSers felt. and VanDerLinden was not particularly interested in the She did not need to spend time adjusting to a different culture, program when he first started the process. PHOTO BY KELSEY LEONARD which gave her more time to focus on building relationships Both felt led to go on these trips out of their own heart and Senior Kelsey Leonard holds Lydia, a small girl in the Ghanaian town of Akotoshie. Leonard worked at the Haven of Hope Academy in and working with the ministry. prompting from God, and both encourage students to make Akatoshie, where she taught elementary school. Kahanic distinctly remembers the huge levels of poverty sure that their reasoning for this trip is similarly motivated. 7 Role models shape local youth

BY JENNA VAN OORT understand the importance “The relationships with Many Northwestern of role models in their lives. the youth that I work students grace the pews at “I know that when I was with are such a blessing,” any one number of churches in high school I would have Langfitt said. “Seeing them in the Orange City area on absolutely loved having a adapt to the Word of God Sunday mornings. college student come and talk and understand it as their Some students do much with me every week,” Krohn own is powerful.” more than that, however. said. “God calls us to be in M o s t N W s t u d e n t s Whether it’s in an internship, fellowship with one another, believe that the best part part-time job, volunteer with people that are older, about working with church position, practice for their younger or the same age.” youth groups is the youth. majors or just for fun, these S e n i o r C h r i s t i a n “I love the kids,” Mueller students take pride in giving education major Bryan said. “They each have so back to their community. Langfitt is the part-time much to offer, and they have PHOTO SUBMITTED S o p h o m o r e J o r d a n youth pastor for Bethel great ideas about how to Senior Bobby James works with members of the Alton Reformed Church middle school youth group as a Starkenburg leads worship Reformed in Sheldon. serve others.” member of the IMPACT program. Many NW students give their time to area youth groups like this one. and helps with the American “I wanted to work with Junior Vallen Cook works and Alton Reformed Church the youth because I have at both the Alton and the time just remembering youth ministry has become but a genuine relationship high school youth group. a desire to share my faith American Reformed groups. names. Mueller realized so focused on the church and is something that will never Starkenburg said that being with those who struggle “I really like watching that “middle schoolers can what the youth pastor does, change. It is because of involved in a church gives with a familiar path that the youth develop as be exhausting.” but faith must go beyond the this relationship that God him the opportunity to meet everyone has experienced— young adults and make Krohn was nervous to four walls of the church and empowers us through the people from the community. brokenness,” Langfitt said. the transition from middle work with high schoolers. into the homes of the youth.” Holy Spirit to speak into “It gives me the chance to “My youth pastor was this school into high school or “I feel that I mesh well T h e v a l u e o f t h e these kids’ lives.” serve them with my gifts and person for me when I was from high school to college,” with younger kids, and experience overcomes the These students got glorify God in the process,” trying to figure out where Cook said. honestly, high schoolers challenges for these NW involved in churches by Starkenburg said. I fit into everything, and Surprisingly, the time kind of intimidate me,” students who give their asking how they could Junior Hannah Krohn is seeing how that impacted commitment isn’t the only Krohn said. “But I thought it time and energy to the help, and they encourage all a youth sponsor at Bethel my life, I want to do the challenge. Students working was a good way to work my youth of the communities students to do the same. Reformed Church in Sheldon same for the youth today.” with area youth groups also elementary education major in the area. “You can simply ask, and seniors Natalia Mueller According to Krohn, find other aspects of their into a real life situation.” “I will be using my because churches are always and Bobby James are two of these students get a chance endeavor to be a struggle. For Langfitt, the hard part experiences, both good looking for ways to integrate four in the IMPACT program t o p u t w h a t t h e y ’r e “Sometimes I have to is defining youth ministry. and bad, to help me with college students,” Cook said. that work with the Alton “learning about Christ step out of my comfort “The challenge is having my future as a youth Starkenburg noted one Reformed Church’s middle into action.” zone,” Cook said, “but in 25 students, which means pastor,” Langfitt said. additional incentive. “Of school youth group. Both felt Langfitt loves the hands- turn, the students have to about 50 adults who have “Technology and methods course, involvement with called to work with youth on ministry that goes beyond do the same.” expectations for their child’s of youth ministry may local churches means plenty in churches because they the classroom. Starkenburg had a hard faith,” Langfitt said. “I think change throughout time, of free food.” Balancing children with scholarship BY JOCELYN VAN DYKE is great. It’s a lot of work, but about finding your balance, how she’s progressing when the things that I’m trying being a parent has rewards College is a huge, long- it’s worth it.” knowing your priorities it comes to reading and to teach her is rewarding.” along with challenges. It’s term commitment. Brittany Adams agrees and sticking with them.” learning her letters. Part Amidst papers to write about finding the balance So is being a parent. but also thinks that one of the Senior Josh Meis can of being a parent is about and tests to study for, the between these two important Imagine combining the two best things about Malakye is relate. A single father to teaching. Seeing her learn added responsibility of commitments. and you’ll get a feel for what “when he smiles at you.” 5-year-old Ava, Meis knows it’s like to walk in Noah With the joys also come the dedication it takes to Adams’ shoes. the struggles. Noah Adams budget time effectively. A s a s e n i o r a t has found that his biggest “It’s about making sure Northwestern and a parent challenge is budgeting his to balance everything,” to 3-month-old son Malakye, time. While committed to Meis said. “It’s also about Adams is learning how to doing well in school, he also spreading yourself out juggle the responsibilities of wants to spend enough time enough that you’re not both roles. with his wife and newborn lapsing in one area.” “Things are a lot busier son. This has forced him to As a captain on the fire than before. It’s hard to make careful decisions about department, coach of a little stay on one task,” Adams where to devote his energy. league football team and said. “I will sit down to “Malakye is a good owner of his own carpentry do homework and 20 motivation to do well and business, Meis has his minutes later, I need to finish school,” Adams said. hands full. The added give [Malakye] a bottle or “It’s hard to stay motivated responsibilities of being a change his diaper.” at the same time, though, student and a father only add Malakye’s arrival has because it’s hard to focus. to the stress of day-to-day brought great joy to Adams Sometimes I’d rather stay life. For Meis, though, this and his wife, Brittany. home and be with him. is all well worth it. “[The biggest reward] is I take care of him in the “[My biggest joy is] coming home from a day and mornings when I don’t definitely seeing Ava smile PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW spending time together,” have class, and then at noon and laugh and have fun,” Noah and Brittany Adams relax with their 3-month-old son, Malakye. Going to school and raising a child Adams said. “Being a parent I have to go to class. It’s Meis said. “Also, seeing at the same time has proven to be a rewarding challenge for the young couple. 8 Raiders dominate ranked opponent BY TOM WESTERHOLM been creating great holes, After two relatively easy giving Davis time to throw. games in a row, the Raider And also, our receivers football team was faced with aren’t dropping footballs their first ranked opponent like they did earlier [this since consecutive losses year]. We are stretching marred the beginning of teams vertically, throwing their season. the ball downfield more, T h e y p a s s e d w i t h but guys are making plays extraordinary flying colors. on the ball.” Northwestern dominated Meanwhile, defensively, No. 24 Midland University the Raiders picked up right in Fremont, Neb., on where they left off. Saturday, posting an NW kept Midland from impressive 51-14 victory moving the chains in the first and extending their winning half and held them to just streak to three games. over 200 yards. However, a J u n i o r q u a r t e r b a c k large number of those yards Davis Bloemendaal started were gained in the final two and won his third straight possessions for Midland, game, throwing for 196 when the game was already yards on 11-21 completions. out of reach. Bloemendaal also scored on S o p h o m o r e G e r a r d PHOTO BY LINDSEY GEELS a 60-yard touchdown run, Fluellen posted four tackles Sophomore quarterback Davis Bloemendaal fakes a handoff to sophomore Theo Bartman, and the offensive line provides protection. The the longest of his career. and recovered a fumble, men in the trenches allowed Bloemendaal to throw for 196 yards and cleared room for the team to total 285 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, sophomore while junior Aaron Jansen said. “We are getting a Morningside and Doane hosting an equally hot this year, and as a defense, Theo Bartman rushed for a pulled down five tackles and lot of people to the ball. before facing NW. team, Concordia, winners it will be a priority to stop career-high 111 yards and broke up a pass. Everybody wants to get a “We were surprised at of their last four. Playing the run,” Jansen said. “Their a score. “It seems like every time piece of the action.” how the fight seemed to go mistake-free football will be defense fed off of turnovers “It all starts with our we make a tackle, there’s Midland was coming off a out of [them] once we had a priority. against BC last week.” offensive line,” said coach eight or nine of our jerseys very difficult stretch of their an early lead,” Jansen said. “Concordia has been Kick-off will be Saturday Kyle Achterhoff. “They’ve close to the ball,” Achterhoff schedule, losing to both N e x t u p f o r N W : running the ball effectively at 1 p.m at Korver Field. Women’s cross country sees personal bests, men struggle to overcome injuries BY ALEX HERRINGTON 11th with a time of 18:39, 43 seconds faster “It was a great day to run,” Gildersleeve Hovland and junior Jesse Baldwin. Hovland The Northwestern men’s and women’s than her previous career best. said. “A lot of our girls ran personal records, finished in 44th place with an 8K time of cross country teams competed in the Briar Sophomore Dawn Gildersleeve clocked a which was a good confidence boost for us. 26:39. Baldwin finished 47th and crossed the Cliff invite last Saturday. The women finished career-best time of 19:07 and finished 22nd, We continue dropping times as a team, and line in 26:41. fourth out of 14 teams and the men’s team while senior Allison Weeldreyer recorded a I think we are where we need to be as we Freshmen Jose Martinez (51st-26:51), finished 10th out of 14 teams. season-best time of 19:24 and finished 31st. approach the end of the season.” Skyler Giddings (60th-27:08) and Anthony An impressive seven of the Lady Raiders’ Three additional NW runners registered The men’s team was missing two of its top Epp (80th-27:56) were also among the top top 10 runners ran personal bests on Saturday. personal bests: junior Amy Van Skike, four runners due to injury. Raider runners. Senior Teresa Kerkvliet led Coach Wolf’s freshman Amber Sandbulte and freshman The top six runners for NW all ran NW will run at the Mount Marty Invite on team for the third straight meet and finished Sara Edwardson. personal bests as well, led by freshman Logan Oct. 22 in Yankton, S.D. Soccer squad recovers from last-second loss with home GPAC victory BY TOM WESTERHOLM early in the second half, but Midland evened the score The Northwestern men’s sophomore forward Graham in the second half. soccer team split two games Kinsinger scored on a header “We did a good job of this week, winning 2-1 inside the six. He was assisted counter-attacking and of Wednesday night at home by freshman Leo Sanchez. getting in behind,” said junior against Briar Cliff and losing It would turn out to be the defender Nate Mastbergen, a heartbreaker 2-1 at Midland difference in the game. “[but] we need to do a better on Saturday. “After every goal we give job of finishing.” Against Briar Cliff, the up, our guys get together With 10 seconds left, Raiders were attempting on the field for a quick Midland crossed the ball to to bounce back. They got motivational talk,” Swier the middle of the box, and on the board early from a said. “They’ve been doing freshman goalkeeper Luis great individual effort goal that since the first game of Hernandez punched it away by freshman midfielder the season. I think it helps us to a Midland player, who Gabriel Goncalves. respond really well.” scored with two seconds left. “ G a b r i e l s c o r e d a O n S a t u r d a y , N W “You rarely, if ever, see a gorgeous goal,” said coach traveled to face a tough buzzer beater in soccer, but Dan Swier. “He got the ball Midland team. The Raiders that’s as close as it can get,” at midfield, dribbled all the led at half 1-0, off freshman Swier said. “The guys were way into the box and put the Adam Abuhadema’s first pretty down afterward.” PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW ball over the keeper’s head.” goal of the season. Not The men host Doane at 7 Sophomore Jeriah Dunk looks to receive a pass in Wednesday night’s game against Briar Cliff. NW held Briar Cliff evened the score staying down for long, p.m. on Saturday. off a resilent Charger team for a 2-1 win. 9 Volleyball team continues to roll in sweeps BY MICHAEL SIMMELINK and had five blocks. Heather Goehring and SPORTS EDITOR Dakota Wesleyan only freshman Mikinzie Phillips The volleyball squad managed to hit .033 in the were perfect from behind the continued their hot streak in match and had trouble service line. Goehring had the conference by sweeping getting any kills over the three aces. both Nebraska Wesleyan front line of the Raiders. The “This game was exciting and Dakota Wesleyan over defensive play of NW led to because all the fans got really the past week. exciting attacks on offense. into it,” Jansen said. “And On Tuesday night, Last Friday night the that’s always great to see and the Raiders beat Dakota Raider volleyball squad fun to play with.” Wesleyan 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, hosted Nebraska Wesleyan. This makes three straight 25-20) with a barrage of kills NW came away with a 3-0 games that have been and blocks to improve to 13-13 (25-21, 25-15, 25-20) win. dominating 3-0 victories for (6-3) on the season. Jansen had a well-rounded the Lady Raiders, which S o p h o m o r e M e g a n game, earning 10 kills and has helped the team get Hutson led the offensive a career-high eight digs. back to .500 on the season. onslaught, hitting .556 and Huston provided versatility Huston believes the recent matching her career high of 12 from the middle hitter spot, roll has been because of an kills. Hutson also contributed gathering seven kills, six improvement in the intensity six blocks and went 13-14 on digs and four blocks. Kaitlin of practices. PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW serves. Senior Kate Boersma Floerchinger lofted up 27 “Lately in practice we Sophomore Alyssa Duren looks to attack as sophomore Jessica VanderBaan looks on in Wednesday’s threw down seven kills and assists to go with her 12 digs have really been pushing game against Briar Cliff. The two midfielders combined for nine shots in the game. five blocks. Junior Jaci Moret and five kills. each other in practice,” and junior Jennie Jansen also “Our passes were really Huston said. “That allows us Red Raiders fall in overtime contributed nine kills each. on, and that helps us get into to play at a consistent level BY MICHAEL SIMMELINK headed in sophomore Alli The Raiders went into Moret, normally a back the groove of things,” Jansen and not play to the level of SPORTS EDITOR Dunkelberger’s cross to give the half only down 1-0, but row player, filled in for said. “Once that’s on, the sets our competition.” On Wednesday night, the Raiders a 1-0 lead, which Midland came out firing in the injured senior outside hitter are there, and the hitters can NW will try to continue the Northwestern women’s they took into half. second half and NW couldn’t Rylee Hulstein. swing away.” their hot streak on Wednesday soccer team followed up a Briar Cliff got some help respond. F r e s h m a n K a i t l i n Freshman Alexis Bart had when they travel to Briar Cliff demolishing loss to Midland from the home squad, as the “We broke down as a Floerchinger set up 34 assists 15 digs to lead NW. Junior for a 7:30 p.m. contest. with a heartbreaking 3-2 Raiders were credited with team and didn’t play with overtime loss to Briar Cliff. two own goals in the 65th the intensity we needed,” Women’s golf closes fall season with qualifier Their record stands at 2-8- and 73rd minute. Sutherland said. BY MICHAEL SIMMELINK Freshman Jess Locker also fought back from 3, as the squad is still looking NW continued to rally and The stats are closer than SPORTS EDITOR a 51 on the front to round up the scorecard for its first conference win of found the tying goal in the the outcome of the game The Lady Raider golf squad finished their with a 95. the season. 87th minute. This time it was would suggest. The Raiders fall season last Saturday at the second GPAC Cumulatively after two rounds, Kline is The Raiders did not lack Farr assisting Dunkelberger. were efficient with the shots Qualifier in Fremont, Neb. The squad shot a in third place overall, Wynja is sixth, and for chances in the contest, as The game went into they did take, putting nine 361, which was enough for Northwestern to Hinz and Locker are tied for 19th. Wallin is they amassed 35 shots and 13 double overtime, and it was of their 14 on goal, and earn third place at the meet. The team is also currently sitting in a tie for 33rd. corners throughout. Briar Cliff who found the earned four corners. They in third place overall after two of the four Dakota Wesleyan currently is in first place. “We had a lot of good golden goal to come away allowed only 16 shots and qualifying meets to Nationals. The Raiders will be looking to close the nine- crosses in,” said sophomore with the victory. surrendered six corners. Sophomore Taylor Kline shot a season-best stroke gap that Morningside currently holds Gretchen Sutherland. “And Senior goalkeeper Wendy Dunkelberger alone had 83 to put herself in third place. Freshman for second place. got a lot of heads on them, Hofmeyer saved six shots 14 shots. Emma Wynja, who was sitting in second place “The biggest key for us is to individually but they just weren’t going and allowed two goals. Hofmeyer had the start going into Saturday’s meet, carded a 91 and just get rid of a few strokes,” Locker said. “If in [for us].” O n S a t u r d a y , N W in goal and made five saves tied for 15th place. Senior Andria Hinz shot we can find ways to eliminate a couple big The scoring was opened couldn’t find a way to while allowing four goals. a 93 and placed 23rd. numbers, we’ll all be better.” up in the 20th minute contain Midland and were NW will return to action Freshman Betsy Wallin recovered from a NW will return to the links for the second when freshman Tyler Farr sent home with a 4-0 loss. Tuesday at Mount Marty. rough front nine (52-41) to finish with a 94. half of their season this spring. Linebacker uses ministerial switch in differing activites BY TOM WESTERHOLM “[On kickoff], I ran down the field NW noted Aguilera’s talent, Ben Aguilera is engaging and as fast as I could, hit someone very but he didn’t come to Iowa alone. easy to talk to, and he plans to go to hard and blacked out,” Aguilera Sophomore defensive back Jerel seminary after he graduates. said. “The first thing I remember Kyles and sophomore defensive end So his reason for playing football is the varsity coach after the game Gerard Fluellen graduated from the is mildly disconcerting: “I wanted saying, ‘You are going to become a same high school and followed him to hit and hurt someone,” he said. great football player.’” to Orange City. “It’s weird, because I have this “I don’t know what I’d do ‘ministerial’ switch. When I’m doing “When I’m doing without those two guys,” Aguilera ministry, I love, love, love, but when ministry, I love, love, said. “I would go crazy. I’d I’m on the field, I love to hit, I guess.” love, but when I’m on probably leave.” Aguilera, a senior linebacker for There is one disadvantage in PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW the Northwestern football team, the field I love to hit.” playing for talented football teams Senior Ben Aguilera is a captain on the football team and the Christian education grew up in Redlands, Calif., with - senior Ben Aguilera his whole life: Aguilera never major will be attending seminary next fall. a single mother, who encouraged He did indeed, on an excellent learned how to lose. There’s one thing in Aguilera’s that feels like.” him to take up sports as an escape. team. “My senior year we were “Two in a row? I’ve never career that he feels is missing. As NW enters the last half of His first strong football memory ranked 14th in the nation,” Aguilera done that. This year, losing to “I don’t have a ring. That’s the season unranked but on a roll, came during his freshman year. said. “I played with a lot of good Morningside, then Doane was just, heartbreaking, because in football, I Aguilera’s playoff aspirations rest Ironically, it’s the only part of that football players. Almost every single it destroyed me,” Aguilera said. “If haven’t won the big game,” Aguilera on the Raiders’ ability to win out. game he remembers; he concussed [NCAA Division I] West Coast team I wasn’t a captain, I don’t know if said. “Here, we haven’t even gotten Here’s to ending a winning career himself on the play. has someone I know.” I would have flipped the switch.” to the playoffs. I don’t know what appropriately: with a win. Don’t Wait ‐ Vaccinate! The best way to avoid the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season.

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In return, I feel that I am loved when others take the time to prank me in a creative “The new basketball surface has really “The new color scheme is visually way. I think that pranks can build community and be a fun-loving way to communicate good traction.” stimulating.” your appreciation for another person through the planning that goes into them and the -Logan Gooch, Freshman -Brad Smith, Sophomore laughter that follows. Who the prank inconveniences is equally important. For example, when my entire office “ The new track is super thick. It will really “Dave McGarvey is always here. I love it.” was relocated to the chapel: this was a minor inconvenience for me because the only work cut down on injuries for the track team.” -Aaron Galloway, Sophomore I had to do to right my office was hang a few decorations back on the wall. However, for -Ashley Schneider, Sophomore Maintenance, this involved six workers putting in more than an hour of their valuable time “I was hoping for wooden floors.” to return my office to where it belonged. “The screens help me focus on the game.” -Phil Hilla, Sophomore I feel slightly honored that I was chosen for a prank of this caliber, but my opinion is -Brett Amiotte, Senior only a small part of the opinions that really matter in this situation. “It gets really hot. The AC should be I want to encourage students to think through their pranking decisions and ask themselves “The new floor surface is comfy.” turned on.” who are they inconveniencing, are they damaging anything and will Maintenance need to -Alex Herrington, Sophomore -Cameron Turner, Senior be involved before taking action. Think outside of the safety bubble of OC Beacon Staff BY MEGAN RUSTAD but I just can’t relate to those children’s experiences. Andrew Lovgren Michael Simmelink I don’t think Invisible Children’s I think my response to the situation is similar to other NW Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor mission has been as effective on students—ask God to send help, thank Him for my blessings Linden Figgie Alyssa Currier campus as it could be. and move on to the next thing. Editor-in-Chief News Editor Yes, we did collect a few hundred So is it worthwhile to continue to have IC come to campus Kati Heng Bob Latchaw books from the book drive last and raise awareness? A & C Editor Photo Editor winter , and the profits of selling those I think it is, since this issue needs to be addressed and NW Brian Brandau Emma Lundgren books through Better World Books could be a great place to make a difference. If we can find the Features Editor & did help fund literacy and education passion, that is. Nate Johnston Jodi Stahl for Northern Ugandan kids. Perhaps IC could look for some common denominators Opinion Editor Copy Editors I’ve seen the videos and heard the stories about the between us and our counterparts in Uganda. Or maybe they The editorial staff For advertising rates child soldiers. Between the disturbing images and personal could give us some practical ways college kids can make a reserves the right to edit and submissions, e-mail testimonies, IC has a convincing platform. Every time I hear difference. I could use some tips on how to continually care submissions for style, Advertising Manager Julia those horrific tales, I try to imagine living in that kind of fear. about the plight of the hurting amidst the paper writing and clarity and length. Lantz at The stories and images from the IC presentations resonate cramming of college life. [email protected]. with me for a few weeks afterward, but after that, as much as I think we just need to be reminded that outside this little Online E-mail I wish it weren’t true, I lose interest and continue on with my safety bubble of Orange City people are dying, and we can beacon.nwciowa.edu [email protected] life here at Northwestern. I really do care about those issues, help defeat injustices. 12 Around Facebook to introduce new profile timeline BY JENNA VAN OORT Campus The rumors are true. Within the next couple you have on repeat, the movies you quote and the visiting the website.” Invisible Children weeks, Facebook is going to change again. activities you love.” Among Facebook users on campus, there are According to junior Matt Bodensteiner, who “This change is big and will take creeping to mixed feelings about the upcoming changes. A team from the got a sneak peak at the set up, the new profile another level,” said senior Rachel Peterson. “It’s way more convenient to use,” said organization Invisible features “The Timeline,”—a more in-depth look With millions of users worldwide, many freshman Taylor Johnston. “It’s nice to be able to Children will be presenting at one’s life, from birth to present with all of the question why Facebook needs to change at all, easily look back at past posts.” information about child details in between. especially since each redesign is met with a Bodensteiner likes that all of the information is soldiers in Uganda in the “It takes everything you’ve ever posted on considerable amount of protest. on one page instead of separate tabs. However, he Vermeer Dining Hall from Facebook and puts it in chronological order on “Changes made to social networking sites are isn’t completely sold on the new design. noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. your profile page, with the most recent at the top,” necessary for the user, the site administration and “It’s weird to think that Facebook has been Bodensteiner said. technology communication as a whole,” said senior keeping track of everything I’ve posted since 2007. Bodensteiner explained that his timeline will Aaron Appel. “Users overreact to changes and That has to be a huge database for everyone using Campus Convo start in 2007 when he signed up for the social need to realize that if changes don’t work, things the site and all of their history,” Bodensteiner said. This week’s topic will be networking site. Everything before that date will will be fixed.” For students like junior Jeff Hubers, Facebook “Sex at Northwestern: be empty. Some students see the need for change to keep may have gone too far. Myths and Data.” The According to Facebook, the timeline will the site fresh. “It’s amazing that our kids will probably have discussion will take place have a section called “Stories” for highlighting “Facebook has to make changes often enough their whole lives, from birth, on Facebook,” Hubers in the Franken Center’s memorable posts, photos and life events. There will to keep the users interested,” said senior Tamara said. “I think it’s bad enough to have my current life Red Room at 10 p.m. also be an “Apps” section for sharing the “songs Smith. “If they get bored with it, they’ll stop on it now, but to be born on Facebook is just crazy.” Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Art Exhibit

Internationally acclaimed artist Tim Lowly’s art exhibit will open Thursday, Oct. 20 in Korver Visual Art Center’s Te Paske Gallery.

Photo Contest

Students can submit their summer study abroad photos to ssapromo@ nwciowa.edu by Nov. 1 for a chance to win a T-shirt. Contact the above e-mail address for more information. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR JOHNSTON Freshman Taylor Johnston has already designed his timeline on Facebook. Facebook users can start building their timelines at mashable.com/2011/09/22/how-to-facebook- timeline. According to a Facebook press release, the timelines will be enabled “within the next couple weeks. “ Submit Events Submit your campus Young Christians abandon church ORANGE CITY CHURCHES happenings and events to AND SERVICE TIMES the Beacon for inclusion in BY TYLER LEHMANN is in contrast to the sub- other way to do this?’ If Jesus this column. Submissions New research has found culture represented by this can doubt, then let’s be honest should be roughly 50 words that nearly three out of generation, where being about our doubts.” American Reformed Calvary Christian Reformed or less and be e-mailed to every five young Christians different is sometimes seen The new statistic on young 407 Albany Ave. S.E. 709 5th St. S.E. [email protected]. disconnect from the church as a badge of distinction,” adults abandoning church 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. after age 15. said Professor Hubers of the isn’t surprising for senior Faith Lutheran Cornerstone Baptist The five-year study was religion department. religion and music ministry 710 8th St. S.E. 221 3rd St. S.W. published last month by The study also found that major Simon Campbell. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. the Barna Group, a research many young Christians find “I think the model that organization that focuses on church to be antagonistic we’re operating under First Christian Reformed Dover Avenue Alliance 408 Arizona Ave. S.W. 417 3rd St. N.E. interactions between faith towards science. Thirty-five at this point in time is Chapel 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and culture. It was conducted percent said Christians are lacking participation and with young adults who were too confident they know all involvement that brings First Reformed The Church of the Savior Monday 420 Central Ave. N.W. 530 Arizona Ave. S.W. w active churchgoers at some the answers. u s i n t o a l o n g - t e r m No chapel point in their teenage years. “The church is reaping the relationship,” he said. 9:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. The study identified reasons seeds of anti-intellectualism B o t h H u b e r s a n d Living Water Community Harvest Community Tuesday for the trend. it has planted,” said professor Kinsinger believe that by 1005 8th St. S.E. 209 1st St. N.E. Shaped by a culture that Mitchell Kinsinger of the weathering this challenge, the 10 a.m. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. wNo chapel values open-mindedness religion department. church will continue to grow and tolerance, young adults Twenty-three percent said and evolve. New Hope Evangelical Free Immanuel Christian 718 Florida Ave. S.W. Reformed want to find areas of common they are not comfortable “The church has gone Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 1405 Albany Ave. N.E. ground. Three out of 10 young expressing significant through these kinds of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. wRev. David Powers, Christians said that “churches intellectual doubts about situations before, including Trinity Reformed Newkirk are afraid of the beliefs of their faith in church. when I was in college,” 310 Albany Ave. N.E. Redeemer United Reformed other faiths.” “Even Jesus doubted,” Hubers said. “It always finds 8:45 a.m. 302 St. Paul Ave. S.W. 9:30 a.m. “The church doesn’t Kinsinger said. “In the a way to survive and thrive Friday make room for those Garden of Gethsemane, he because ultimately God is in wLindsay Squires ‘08 who are different. This asked God, ‘Is there some charge—not us.”