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November 8, 2019 Volume 93 - Issue 6 Library Cat has found a new home CAT BRINGS JOY the LC, to escape the cold, too. Oth- TO STUDENTS ers have also reported seeing Library Cat outside of the LC. It was one of CAMBER HERRIG his preferred spaces, one where many PUBLIC RELATIONS students interacted with him. Even though it’s uncertain how Library Cat Over the past few weeks, there came to be at Northwestern, the love has been one very popular topic of students had for him was obvious. conversation among students: Li- Ashlynn Anderson formed a quick brary Cat. How the cat came to be bond with Library Cat. a part of campus is unknown, but “He warmed up to us really fast and the impact he left is astronomical. was always willing to greet us when Library Cat’s name is up for debate, we walked by,” she said. but many seemed to call him Titus, Delanie Coady took it upon herself Greg, Crunch, Smokey or just plain to cut up some beef and turkey from Library Cat. the cafeteria for Library Cat’s supper. Alyssa Glanz first saw Library Cat She also brought him a blanket on a at Steggy Keggy. Those waiting in line cold, rainy day, along with petting let the feline come inside the warm him each time she saw him. entryway, where he soon curled up in Coady wasn’t the only one feeding him. a corner and watched the commotion “Honestly, I almost started car- before him. Glanz last saw the cat on rying around cat treats, so I could Oct. 25 when she sat with him out- feed him when I saw him,” Rachel PHOTO BY HANNAH JOHNSON side, showing him an abundance of Smart said. Library Cat sits outside watching students walk around Northwestern’s campus. love and affection. Kelsey Epp and Sydney Kolb, “He is such a sweet boy, and he was roommates in Bolks B, also inter- the cat followed Epp home where well-being, so they constructed a he realized how warm it was, he a joy to spend time with,” she said. acted with the cat. Epp first saw Li- she brought him water and chick- cat bed out of cardboard and duct hopped right in. Some students let him into the brary Cat outside of the LC sleep- en soup, and he immediately gob- tape. It was obvious he had nev- entryway of Christ Chapel and the ing, and later she found him in bled up the meal. They were both er been in a cat bed before, so he Learning Commons, also known as the exact same spot. The next day, extremely worried about the cat’s was nervous at first. However, once CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Dr. Holt exemplifies her faith to students BAND DIRECTOR a response as to which professor INTEGRATES FAITH deserves the award and why. The students who choose to honor a professor by submitting a nom- VANESSA STOKES ination must answer how the WRITING AND RHETORIC professor integrates faith and learning into and outside of Being rooted in both faith their classroom. These nomina- and learning is what North- tions are then viewed by the vice western constantly strives for. president of academic affairs It is laid out in their mission who chooses the recipient. statement and was their prior Holt is currently in her third tagline: “Building Minds, Build- year of teaching at NW but has ing Faith.” The most prominent already made quite an impact on force that fosters this vision is her students. the professors. “From day one, Dr. Holt To encourage and congratu- made it clear that she was all late professors who stood out about using her vocation in for their work in students’ lives, service to the King,” said se- NW created the Faculty Ex- nior Aften Pennings. “Dr. Holt cellence in Faith and Learning models Jesus’ primary method Award in 2018. of ministry: relationship.” The second recipient of this Every Tuesday at 2 p.m., Holt award was Angela Holt, direc- holds “Tea Time” where any stu- tor of instrumental studies and dent, music major or otherwise, music education, who was rec- can go to talk about faith and ognized during the May 2019 life while drinking tea together. PHOTO COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM commencement service. She wants every student to have Carl Wynja presents the Faith and Learning Award to Angela Holt at the 2019 commencement service. Each recipient of this award an opportunity to ask questions is chosen by the students. They about their faith in a space that This student opportunity en- are commanded to “go into all pel to all creation,” according to have the opportunity to submit is safe and comforting. compasses Holt’s belief that we the world and preach the gos- Mark 16:15. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

MOVIE REVIEW

DISNEY DISAPPOINTS up the classic storyline of hu- in 2015. Part of the reason for ed images put together by fa- YET AGAIN mans versus creatures. the shortened screen time was mous Disney artists to make Pfeiffer continues to reprise because of the characters add- the film’s aesthetic appeal cap- MATTHEW AGUILAR her roles as a villainous woman, ed to the story of Maleficent’s ture the “ooo’s” and “ah’s” of PSYCHOLOGY like her roles as Catwoman in species and Ingris’ kingdom. the audience. The story is well Batman Returns and Mrs. Hub- Disney goes more deeply laid out for the film to be suc- “Well, do you know better?” bard in Murder on the Orient into the fairy tale lore than cessful, but what hinders the A question that Angelina Jolie Express, as she devises a plan to the audience can take and achievement of the film is the poses to Michelle Pfeiffer as get rid of the magical creatures, they show that Maleficent fairy tale background itself. their two characters go head- especially Maleficent. isn’t the only one of her kind. Take away the story of to-head in Disney’s latest It’s no surprise that Disney The company also made good Sleeping Beauty and the installment of their ongoing is keeping up with the times to use of bringing new charac- characteristics of a kingdom live-action remakes. feature two female lead roles ters into the mix so that they and the audience is left with Jolie plays a conflicted fairy in the film, but neither role weren’t making a similar film a simple story about humans known as Maleficent, who painted a good picture for fe- to the first, but their delivery versus creatures. happens to be the godmoth- male-led antagonist roles for fell short in introducing their Since the first film, it’s al- er of Aurora, played by Elle the future. new characters. ways been a question whether Fanning. Fanning’s Aurora Disney attempted to make Overall, the writing and Jolie fits this role. She does a is known to the audience as Jolie and Fanning’s characters acting of supporting actors good job, but unfortunately, Sleeping Beauty, but, as the find a way to be independent, was sub-par in creating a it isn’t enough to help Disney fairy tale goes, she has been but they have a hard time detailed look into a beloved look like they are able to make lifted from the curse and now separating themselves from fairy tale. their own movies without the lives with her godmother in the help of others. Pfeiffer’s Luckily, some of the movie help of partner companies like the woods. character is too wild in her is saved by the plotline and Pixar and Marvel. Pfeiffer’s character, Ingris, methods and, quite frankly, cinematography used in the This film doesn’t close the plays a queen whose son is in her script was poorly written film. The film uses a budget- door for Disney’s live-action love with Aurora, and he has and a challenge for Pfeiffer to ed-CGI, an impressive feat remakes, however, as they are asked Aurora for her hand in work with. for Disney considering their slated to release several more marriage. Ingris despises the Something new to the de- CGI-track record with Marvel in the next few years. To an- PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES magical creatures as they im- velopment of this film was and other live-action films, to swer Jolie’s question at the be- pede on the lives of humans that Jolie’s screen time was create the scenery and make ginning of this article, I think by taking up land that she significantly less compared to the creatures look realistic. the audience should know wishes to have. This film takes the first Maleficent film back The audience will see craft- better than to see this movie.

“Jesus Is King” underwhelms rap fans

MUSIC REVIEW

CHORAL SECTIONS DON’T and the synthesizers from produc- “Closed on Sunday, you my Chik- HIDE BAD LYRICISM er Pierre Bourne are a delight in fil-A//You’re my number one with the “On God.” lemonade” are his worst bars to date. KELSEY EPP At first listen, it seems West has The weakness of the lyrics are ELEMENTARY EDUCATION done it again, managing to recreate heightened by the album’s lack of a himself and forge a new sound in the clear vision. West shows sincerity Kanye West is a cultural figure that process. However, the album unravels in praising God on these tracks, but demands attention. From ground- after multiple listens. there are moments that undercut breaking hip-hop albums throughout West’s lyrics fail to deliver anything this goal. Moments in which West the 2000s, to his recent controversial more than Christian platitudes and compares his struggles to the cru- comments about the 13th amend- corny biblical name drops. Punch- cifixion of Christ, and the justifica- ment and support of Donald Trump, lines lack any real weight, flows aren’t tion of his extremely high merchan- West has never failed to captivate the cold, and there is little to no clever dise prices are quite out of place on attention of the public. wordplay throughout the track list. a gospel album. West is no stranger to a dramatic It has always been difficult to fuse His medatation on what it means album launch, and finally “Jesus is together Christian subject matter to be Christlike and have unwavering King” is here after many delays. The with rap music, and “Jesus is King” faith in God to deliver him are bright album is Kanye’s first record after his is yet another example where rapping spots thematically, but they fail to born-again experience into Chris- about Jesus comes off as trite rather shine through the rest of the muddled tianity. “Jesus is King” contains no than impactful. messaging throughout the album. curse words and relies heavily on It is clear that limiting oneself to “Jesus is King” is a disappointment biblical texts. The album contains only rapping about explicitly Chris- because it feels like a watered-down brief moments of brilliance, but it is tian themes or imagery can be lim- version of West. The few moments weighed down by a lack of focus and iting to an artist, and West shows an of greatness show that West still has bad lyricism. inability to utilize a smaller lyrical what it takes to create magnificent At its best, “Jesus is King” is gran- toolset effectively. music, but the shaky subject matter diose, sweeping over the listener and The harshest example of poor and lack of cohesion leave the album surrounding them with glorious cho- writing on the album is the track feeling messy. ral sections, 10-foot tall drums and “Closed on Sunday.” The sound is It is great to see an artist come to PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES meticulous production. sleepy with quiet guitar arpeggios Christ, but the music suffers when West’s flows gel with the arrange- accompanied by an underwhelming they can’t translate their newfound ments well (for the most part), and delivery from West. faith into something meaningful lyr- does not make an album good. the many gospel moments on the al- This is the worst song Kanye has ically. Many Christians have looked It is very disappointing to see bum feel larger than life. The hallelu- ever released, and a quick reading of past the many glaring flaws with this someone who has made impressive jahs on the second track “Selah” are the chorus shows why. “Closed on album because of the biblical content, gospel music before (“Jesus Walks” angelic. The beat and sampling on the Sunday, you my Chick-fil-A// Hold but it is important to remember that and “Ultralight Beam”) underwhelm next track “Follow God” knock hard, the selfies, put the ‘Gram away” and the inclusion of Christian content the way Kanye does on “Jesus is King.” ARTS & CULTURE 3 “Curious Incident of the Dog and the Nighttime” opens tonight

A MOVING STORY OF A Through design technology, around on stage and act. How- BOY AND HIS DOG the audience will get to see ever, this isn’t the first time and feel what Christopher Schmidt and the theater de- ALLISON WHEELER sees and feels. partment have worked with GRAPHIC DESIGN Drew Schmidt, a professor projections for a production. in the theater department and Students performing in It’s a novel. It’s a play. the director of the play, is us- “The Curious Incident of the It’s opening tonight in the ing the production as his ten- Dog in the Nighttime” are Theora England Wilcox ure project. Ryan Altman, Lauryn Berger, Proscenium Theatre. A few years ago, Schmidt Kevin Griffiths, Corrie Hayes, Northwestern’s production read both the book and the Charlie Hubbard, Derrick of “The Curious Incident of script for the play and it hap- “Goose” Jansen, Nicole Koert- the Dog in the Nighttime” pened to work out for NW’s ner, Rachel Koertner, Rebekah opens at 7:30 p.m. There will theater department to put the Phifer, Maverick Risley and also be performances on Nov. show together this year. Camila Wede. 9 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. as well “This is not a chance for The role of Christopher as on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at me to show off but to serve,” is being played by Maverick 7:30 p.m. Schmidt said. Risley, a senior theater major. The play was written by Not only is Schmidt di- This will be Risley’s last act- Simon Stephens and is based recting the play, but he has ing role as a student at NW on the novel Mark Haddon. taken artistic leadership for because he will be studying in It focuses on a 15-year-old the show and he has had his Chicago next semester. PHOTO SUBMITTED Senior Maverick Risley stars in his final college performance. boy, Christopher John Francis hands on every other element “I’m very, very fortunate to Boone, who has high func- of bringing the show to life. have this be my last show at tioning autism. Christopher “Rarely do I get to speak so Northwestern,” Risley said. When asked what they Schmidt focused on the of a God of justice and love. has a love for math and space loudly,” He said. Risley hopes to do the char- want the audience to take empathy of diversity found That my personhood, my as well as a large imagination. Along with lighting and acter of Christopher justice by away from the show, Ris- in the story. “This is just value, my worth, my ability Throughout the play, Chris- sound design, Schmidt has making him believable and ley and Schmidt’s answers one story of one person,” to image and reflect God is topher goes on an adventure experimented with projecting having the audience and en- Schmidt said. “It gives voice measured solely according to to London by himself and ex- images onto the stage to en- semble fall in love with him. were based on the same to people who might be un- the person of Christ. Just like periences the world all while hance the scenic design. “[I’m] not creating a char- theme: acceptance. like yourself, but might be everyone else.” finding out the truth about The process of incorpo- acter. [I’m] creating someone “People who have high your neighbor, friend, sib- Tickets can be reserved on- his family. Christopher’s story rating the projections has who is proud of his autism. He functioning autism or learn- ling or even yourself. line at nwciowa.edu/tickets. will not only be told through involved a lot of science and is wickedly intelligent,” Risley ing disabilities are people too. This show is not recommend- the actors but also the design math, and the actors have said. “I think it will be a truly They have real emotions like “Our hope is that telling the ed for children. elements within the show. had to find new ways to move beautiful show.” you and me,” Risley said. story speaks the deep truth Crossing cultures: Anslemo Kim SOCCER STAR known for its rich green coun- HOPES TO GO PRO tryside, sacred Buddhist tem- ples, and fishing villages along ANGELA WINTERING the coast, as well as its techno- THEATER logically advanced cities, like Seoul, its capital. Meet Anselmo Kim, a se- When Kim was very young, nior majoring in sports man- the company that his father agement, who wants to make worked for re-located him his career in soccer once he across the eastern hemisphere gets out of college. to their branch in London. Kim was raised in London This switch was not as drastic with his two older sisters but for Kim, as he was very young was born in South Korea. when it happened. It was a lit- He has lived in the United tle bit of a bigger difference States since he came to college for his two older sisters. as a freshman in 2016 to join However, the family made the NW men’s soccer team their home in London, a city He started all four years of proud landmarks, art popu- that he played for NW and lar to places around the world in 2018, he was Second Team and historic governments All-GPAC. He was a midfield- foundational to the country of er his freshman and sophomore year and a forward his the United States itself. junior and senior year. London has a population PHOTO BY KILEY MEEDER In the 2019 season, Kim of just over 8.9 million versus Anselmo Kim is a senior sports management major. He also plays soccer here at Northwestern. held the number two rank Orange City’s 6,000 on the team with seven goals, Being someone who is nat- to sports. such a small town, I would’ve The sense of community Graduation is on the hori- three assists, and 17 points. urally extraverted, Kim was “Northwestern was the only been skeptical about it,” Kim here is peaceful to Kim. zon for Kim. He hopes to head surprised at the size when he Kim’s parents are both one who took interest in me said. “But I love it here now.” arrived at Northwestern. He “Here, you’re able to walk off to Toronto and play pro- from South Korea, a country personally,” Kim said. One of the biggest reasons had always dreamed of going down the street and say hi to fessional soccer. He dreams Northwestern’s profession- his love for the place has to college in a big city. almost anyone passing by, of being gifted with success in al-level facilities also con- grown is the quality of which whether you know them or his career but also to one day When he was choosing vinced Kim to come, as well you get to know people. not. If you were to do that in be a good husband and father. where to go for his college ed- as the level of academics and “Obviously, in London, you London, where people are Those goals, however, ucation, he didn’t have to do other affairs. have your group of friends,” much leg work, thanks to how Of course, it was still quite a Kim said. “But in a place like walking with their headphones along with constantly being the school systems send out jump to go from a large city to this, where it’s not as busy, you in all the time and just going, a good Christ follower, are word about students in Lon- a tiny town in northwest Iowa. get to know people here on a they would stop and ask, ‘Do things that Kim will always don, especially when it comes “If I’d have known it was much deeper level.” you know me?’” Kim said. be striving for. FEATURES 4 A day in the life of a cross-country runner BUSY DAYS FOR physiology and psychopa- TEIGLAND thology, as well as clinicals. After her afternoon LIZZY JOHNSTON class, she heads straight to PUBLIC RELATIONS cross-country practice until 5:30 or 6 p.m. When it’s a Eat, sleep and run would be workout day at practice, it’s the typical day of a cross-coun- an especially tough and inter- try runner. For cross-country esting day. athlete Anna Teigland, her “We run anything from day is more like eat, sleep, run, mile repeats - no matter rain, class, clinical, homework and sleet, snow and brutal wind hopefully find time to jam out - to 400s, 600s and 800s on to Taylor Swift. the track, a 2K or 4K around Teigland’s day begins town, or intervals on the around 3:45 a.m. to head to Puddle Jumper Trail,” Tei- clinical in Sioux Falls. As a gland said. junior nursing major, she Between workout days, enjoys learning the stories the team goes on “support” of the patients she gets to runs—anywhere between see and being with her fellow four and nine miles. Satur- nursing classmates. days are long run days, where When she’s not waking up Teigland runs between six to at the crack of dawn for clin- eight miles. icals, she starts her day by “Practice is a time where drinking a glass of water and I get to unwind and try to getting her coffee started. Be- forget about the stresses of PHOTO BY RILEY RASMUSSEN fore her 8:25 a.m. class, she’ll life for a couple hours. Run- Anna Teigland stays busy with her involvement across campus through running cross country, keeping up with nursing homework and being an Resident Assistant for the apartments. make two eggs with cheese, ning can be very therapeutic toast and avocado, and do her for me, and even though the times reads a chapter of a has weekly one-on-ones with “On the weekends, I love moments to slow down and morning devotions. hard workout days can suck, I book or a devotional but apartment Resident Director to host people for food in appreciate the people around Teigland leaves her apart- always end up feeling so good usually gets straight to bed Kendall Stanislav. my apartment, play board me,” she said. ment to head to class, then afterward,” she said. “Every- to finally sleep. Teigland looks forward to games, and I hope to host a After a long day, Teigland takes a short lunch break one on the team is so positive Outside of cross-country, Tuesday nights where she is karaoke night soon,” she said. remembers her favorite parts and heads back to class until part of a Bible study with some and comes to practice ready Teigland is a resident assis- To take breaks and unwind, that made the day great: ac- 3:10 p.m. to work, and the team feels tant for the apartments. On of her friends. During the Teigland looks to rollerblad- complishing a workout and “Junior year is notorious like family.” Mondays, she meets with week, she also studies with her ing with friends, heading to getting to stretch, receiv- for being the hardest year After practice, Teigland her fellow apartment RAs for friends in the Learning Com- Dutch Mart for Razzles, bak- ing notes of encouragement for a nursing major. Just a lot showers, eats dinner at the their weekly meeting. Each mons and at Town Square or ing, listening to podcasts and from the people in her life of studying and early morn- DeWitt Cafeteria with the month, the staff plans an Fruited Plain in Sioux Center. catching up on her favorite ings,” she said. team, then starts her home- event where each RA hosts Despite having non-stop com- she loves, spending time with shows to destress. For nursing classes this work. When her homework their apartment building for mitments during the week, God in the morning and be- year, Teigland is in medi- is conquered, her day is food, conversation and toilet Teigland also stays busy on “Although my life is cra- ing fueled by multiple cups of cal-surgical nursing, patho- done. Before bed, she some- paper distribution. She also the weekends. zy, I am reminded in these coffee throughout the day. Dr. Holt exemplifies her faith to students FROM PAGE 1 ship God through those pieces,” and outpouring of our faith be- tion of the award winner be- room couches. She feels that tough stuff and ask Father God said junior Joel Van Peursem. comes natural,” Holt said. came clearer. her students “sharpen” her and to use this all for His glory,” But these conversations Yet, Holt does not believe At the time the award win- “It was certainly a humbling teach her just as much as she Holt said. happen outside of “Tea that integrating faith and ner was announced, Holt was experience and an amazing teaches them. Thus, no matter what she is Time” context. learning should be a chal- practicing what she preach- honor to be recognized in this Holt is grateful for the NW helping with or leading, Holt lenge that teachers must try es. She was tucked away in way,” Holt said. community atmosphere that al- “Dr. Holt not only opens lives by this phrase: “Soli Deo rehearsal with prayer but to accomplish. the percussion section of the For the future, Holt hopes to lows for the continued integra- Gloria, to God alone be the she takes time to dive in and “As we grow and spend qual- symphonic band. Holt did continue impacting students in tion of faith and learning. teach us what each piece ity time alone with Him and in not even realize the recipient rehearsal, class or just through “We rejoice together in glory!” For Holt, faith integra- means and how we can wor- His scriptures, the evidence was herself until the descrip- conversations on the music praises and wrestle with the tion is not a task but a lifestyle.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM Dr. Angela Holt directs the Northwestern Symphonic Band during their 2019 spring break tour in Spain. FEATURES 5 Rathbun using talents nationally FINDING THAT various companies and businesses PERFECT ANGLE like: People’s Bank, Expressions Flo- ral and Home Décor, Vision Realty, Bulters Café, Sioux Center Chamber, BEN HENKER Heartland of the Synod, Royal Fam- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ily Kids Camp, NW and many more. “Moving forward, I want to keep We all probably have some pho- learning and growing. I have got- tos we own on our phones or on our ten to the point where I feel like I personal camera that mean every- have hit a plateau,” Rathbun said. thing to us, whether it is the best “My goal for the future is to be an picture you have ever taken or if it is adventure videographer and pho- of a family member that has passed. tographer. Possibly specializing in Aaron Siskind, a famed photogra- underwater photography.” pher and former head of photogra- He ends up spending many nights phy at Chicago’s Institute of Design and multiple hours of free time to for 10 years, said, “Photography is a edit his projects. Right now, he is way of feeling, of touching, of lov- swamped with numerous video ing. What you have caught on film projects and tests that are coming is captured forever. It remembers up in the near future, but he enjoys little things, long after you have for- every second of it. gotten everything.” “I like a really good sunset over- Photos are history locked forever. looking a landscape, maybe even The beauty of photography is how an ocean. There is so much beau- everyone can do it and with prac- ty and adventure out there that I tice and time, you can become a pro. want to explore and document,” One of the many pros we have on Rathbun said. PHOTO BY RILEY RASMUSSEN Joshua Rathbun has made his photography and videography business thrive through various companies and campus is Joshua Rathbun. When it comes to videography, he businesses. Rathbun is a junior public re- said he enjoys storytelling. lations major from Sioux Center. “There are a lot of people who something, odds are, he is editing would be making feature films for To check out his work, you can What makes Rathbun stand out can make ‘videos’ but not as many his latest project. companies to showcase at their cor- follow Joshua D. Rathbun on You- from everyone else is that he is cur- who can tell a story. Story is key,” Photography and videography porate parties or be flown across the Tube or follow him on Instagram at rently running a videography and he said. take patience and discipline. It may nation to film and edit promotional @joshua_rathbun or @raider_shotz. photography business while getting Rathbun also shared that there take years upon years to get that one videos,” he said. his degree at Northwestern. is never a week he wouldn’t love to perfect shot, but for Rathbun, it is Rathbun continues to capture He has been taking photos for be able to get out for fun and take all worth the wait. God’s beautiful creation while also just under two years, originally be- photos and create new projects for “I am blessed and fortunate to do juggling the pressures of school- If you’re a student on campus and ginning with wedding films, fami- himself, but time never allows that what I am doing. It is crazy to think work regularly, and he hopes to have a personal business you’d like to ly photos and senior photos. Since to happen. If, for some reason he that a kid with an iPhone making keep learning and expanding his promote, contact the features editor at then, he has grown to work for is not filming or photographing YouTube videos in his backyard business in the future. [email protected]. LC Cat new home FROM PAGE 1 er. Luckily, Professor Keith line friends,” she said. “On Fynaardt offered his farm as campus he was surviving, “He slept so cozily all a home for the cat. but now he is thriving.” night long and once the sun “He was nervous about These students and many came out, he was up social- his new home,” Epp said. more had positive interac- izing with students again,” “But I think it will be tions and memories with Li- Kolb said. much safer for him, and he brary Cat. However, we can Library Cat stayed a fol- will have a reliable source all find peace in the fact that lowing night outside of of food.” he is at the Fynaardt’s farm, Bolks. During those couple Kolb is happy that Library prowling the wilderness and of days, Epp was contacting Cat has a new home. escaping the oncoming win- community members, trying “He will have less threats ter in his new, warm barn. to find Library Cat a perma- to his life on the farm as well Library Cat and his friendli- nent, loving home, knowing as regular meals and woods ness will be missed by many it was only going to get cold- to explore with his new fe- on campus.

PHOTO BY SCHUYLER STERK Library Cat, which made his presence known to many students, has found a new home at the Fynaardt’s farm. OPINIONS 6

Is Christmas Kids movies are for everyone music acceptable stories and characters only operate on the most Let’s look at an example. “Wall-E” is probably superficial emotions and themes: things like “be my favorite Pixar movie because it manages to be a before polite to others” and “say sorry.” While these are fun robot romance story but also portray a pretty important lessons to teach children, they are some bleak post-apocalyptic world that would make Thanksgiving? of the easiest and safest lessons to learn. George Orwell roll over in his grave. This never Basically, they baby kids and don’t treat them really registered to me as a kid, as I never really like small human beings that are going to have to saw (or was able to process) much beyond the fun face the ugly reality of the world someday. little romance between Wall-E and Eve. But as I However, not all kids’ movies are created grew older, I revisited it and realized just how dark John Kaucher equal. Many movies are directed towards children the movie was; the Earth is covered in trash and Economics “God designed but have a much wider appeal. For instance, take humanity is living aboard space cruise ships eating recently rewatched the old Dreamworks a movie series like Dreamwork’s “How to Train slushies because they are completely dependent on Christmas music to be Imovie “Megamind” with my girlfriend and Your Dragon”. On the surface you have a fun robots. This story is like something out of an Isaac thoroughly enjoyed it. After watching the movie, adventure about a boy who bonds with and learns Asimov book but still somehow appeals to a younger a beautiful thing, but she made a comment about how it was “a good how to tame dragons, but deeper than that, you audience. It also reaches a balance between maturity kids’ movie.” have movies that have pretty compelling stories and childishness. only within the context This made me start to think about what and gorgeous visuals that push the medium to its This is the key aspect of making a good kids’ of December. We need that meant. limits. And it isn’t alone. movie: it is able to tell a mature story without scaring When you hear the phrase “kids’ movie” you Companies like Pixar have consistently pushed the younger members of the audience. “The Dark to keep Christmas typically think about something made by Disney out movies that tell timeless tales and that impact Knight” is an excellent movie, but it shouldn’t be or a nostalgic film from your childhood. These are the childhoods of many people. Just about anyone shown to a little kid because it would terrify and music sacred by usually perceived to be made ONLY for children, you talk to has had some experience with them probably scar them. However, something like the old reflecting their high energy and sometimes and can probably tell you their favorite one and Batman cartoon from the ‘80s and ‘90s was still able to abstaining until after incoherent nature. Thusly, kids’ movies tend to why. This is because these movies don’t pander to take this dark subject matter and make it palatable for have a reputation of lacking substance and being children. While they might be filled a little more a younger audience. Thanksgiving.” juvenile, and this isn’t completely unearned. The slapstick and energy than usual, they don’t talk The beauty of good kids’ movies is that they are market is oversaturated with films from franchises down to kids and they are able to tell a more mature, able to find that balance and can tell stories that anyone, like The Care Bears or (god forbid) Barney. These timeless story because of this. whether they be old or young, can take something from. -Isaiah Lee, sophomore The Electoral College is a failure “Fact: Snow in debate about electing the president. The in Florida, he wins the election comfortably. November happens notion that the Electoral College is an essential However, 508 more votes gained in cornerstone in our democracy is absurd and California mean absolutely nothing. They because people false. It’s entire existence can be credited to don’t affect the election in any way, shape or the power struggle between northern “free” form. Same goes the other way. 4.5 million decorate for Christmas states and southern slave states. votes in California cast for Bush in 2000 prematurely You know The Electoral College was not a good yielded a grand total of 0 electoral points, compromise back in the 18th century, and while Ohio produced Bush 21 points from it certainly not a good one today. Designed 2.3 million votes. The Electoral College isn’t who you are. Stop it.” Caleb Arnett to protect against faction, the system relied protecting the minority, it is consolidating Political Science on electors to vote on behalf of the public. majority on the state level. -Kaelin Alons, freshman he year was 2000. The American These electors, assigned by the states (not the The effect this has on campaigns in T people waited anxiously after a people), were supposed to be educated, moral profound. Candidates avoid non-swing highly contested general election to see who citizens who would serve as the countries states like their mother-in-law, instead would be nominated as the next president of defense against demagogues and philodoxers. choosing to campaign almost exclusively in the United States. It would five long, tense That did not happen. a few swing states. In 2016, only 26 states weeks before democratic nominee Al Gore Perhaps they were influenced by George were visited by either Hillary Clinton or “It’s like pouring milk conceded to republican nominee George W. Washington’s dream of nonpartisan America, Donald Trump. That means 24 states, mainly Bush despite gaining almost half a million but the founders overlooked the power of small, non-swing states, were relegated to before the cereal. You more votes than his counterpart. In the end, political organization. It was not long before spectators, unable to draw the attention of 507 votes in Florida determined who would the electors became party cronies, nominated a democratic system that should favor all just don’t do it.” be president. Only sixteen years later, it to the position not for their wisdom and people. Comparatively, candidates visited happened again. Republican Donald Trump morality but for their unwavering party Florida 71 times, which, you guessed it, is stole the presidency from favorite Hillary loyalty. The only moral purpose of the 71 more times than those 24 states. -Christian Korver, senior Clinton. He lost the popular vote by a massive Electoral College became a failure. It did Could the Electoral College ever three million votes. And those are just the succeed, on the other hand, in delegating change? Possibly. The idolization of the most recent examples. power to the southern states, effectively constitution prevents any major changes Five times in history, our Electoral extending the institution of slavery into the to our system, but meaningful reform College has failed to elect the people’s choice 19th century. is possible on the state level without any for president. It’s time for it to stop. The failure of the Electoral College even amendments. States could follow in the “Francesca The root of the problem isn’t corruption extends to the states. The popular idea that footsteps of Maine and Nebraska, which or rigged elections, it’s the Electoral College the electoral college balances state power in divide their electoral votes according to Battistelli says, ‘Christ- itself. Today, it may seem like a pillar of our the election is a pure myth. What the Electoral percent, compared to the winner take democracy - another jewel in the crown of College does is place the decision of president all model most states employ. But don’t mas is Jesus’, and if the founding fathers. In reality, none of the in the hands of a few swing states, namely expect that to happen any time soon. The founders really thought it was a good idea. It Ohio and Florida. Republicans owe their current power to the that’s the case, Christ- was simply a compromise, one centered around Take the 2000 election previously electoral college, and they will not let it go mas music should be slavery, to end the frustratingly deadlocked mentioned. If Al Gore received 508 more votes without a fight.

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Write 1-4 stories = $10 each | 5-8 stories = $15 each | 9+ stories = $20 each Respectfully, the Beacon staff SPORTS 7 Raiders bounce back on weekend trip MEN’S BASKETBALL run to take a 42-30 lead to 20 points at halftime. The LOSES TO MAYVILLE over the Raiders at the half. Raiders held VCSU to a 39% STATE, BEATS VALLEY Mayville State improved shooting percentage in the their shooting performance first half, while draining CITY STATE to extend the lead, carrying eight first-half threes of their lead all the way to a their own. The consistent BRADLEY LAACKMANN 24-point victory. offensive output followed SPORT MANAGEMENT The Raiders had three NW into the second half, players in the double-figures as they shot 50% from the The Northwestern men’s as Trent Hilbrands finished field. The Raider defense basketball split a two-game with 13 points, Craig Sterk also forced 21 turnovers on road trip last weekend as the with a double-double of 12 the day, scoring 24 points Raiders fell to Mayville State points and 12 rebounds, and as a result. In addition to 81-57 and bounced back Jay Small with 10 points. NW’s large point totals, they with a win over Valley City Simon Ramirez led the outrebounded VCSU 39-25. State 99-68. Comets with 16 points and Hilbrands led the way NW now stands at 2-1 five boards. in scoring with 27 points, after the weekend’s non- Saturday was a different Noah Slagter finished with conference matchups and story for NW, who used a a career- high 15 points a 144-44 win over Oak second-half surge to sink while shooting three-for- Hills Christian the previous their opponent. The Vikings three on his three-point weekend. Mayville State is tested the Raiders early, attempts. Grant Rohrer led PHOTO COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM currently 4-1 on the season, taking a four-point lead with the Red Raiders in rebounds Raider men’s basketball fights back in weekend trip to North Dakota. and Valley City St. has a 12:25 remaining in the first with eight and Grant record of 0-5. half. From that moment, DeMeulenaere finished with Northwestern Classic, a at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Northwestern Classic as they After a first half that a pair of three-point four assists. weekend involving a total Nov. 8 and Viterbo at 4:00 face Presentation on Friday, remained close through field goals by Hilbrands The NW men will return of eight games over a two- p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. and 17 minutes, the Comets propelled NW to a scoring to the Bultman Center day period. The Raider men NW women’s basketball Haskell Indian Nations at ended the half on a 12-0 run that extended their lead this weekend for the will face Ozark Christian will also be in action at the 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Volleyball cleans house in Nebraska RAIDER WOMEN REMAIN contested set, Doane cut the NW lead to 17- UNDEFEATED IN REGULAR 16; NW would pull away for good, riding an SEASON PLAY 8-0 run to a second set victory. Set three started with the Tigers taking the first point but not intimidating the Raiders. TREY HARMS As the energy faded from the home crowd, SPANISH NW held a comfortable six-point advantage for most of the set and ended the night with Northwestern’s volleyball team moved to that 6-point margin: 25-19. 26-0 with their sweep against Doane last Statistically, NW dominated Doane, Friday, Nov. 1, taming the Tigers to the tune posting an impressive .320 hitting percentage of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-19. to Doane’s .189, and also finished with Doane jumped out to a quick start behind just seven errors to the Tigers’ 19. Wacker some home-crowd energy and .500 hitting, – leading the NAIA in assists per set – and Coach Van Den Bosch used his only continued dishing them out for the Raiders timeout of the night down 6-10 early in the with 35 on the night; Wedel packed the stat first set. The Raiders found themselves down sheet with a team-leading 18 kills and .500 as much as 9-15 before closing the gap with hitting percentage to go along with a team- a 5-point run where they eventually evened high 11 digs, giving her 12 double-doubles the set at 20. A service ace by Lacey Wacker on the season. She was followed by Fink with capped off the comeback set for NW, as they eight kills and Emily Van Ginkel with six. would go on to dominate the night. The set On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Raiders win was led by Anna Wedel and Mackenzie finished up their final game on the GPAC Fink with five kills apiece, as the team road schedule with a sweep over Hastings, PHOTO BY CARLEE DAVIDSON combined to hit a match-high .344. hitting a blistering .420 and holding the Makenzie Fink serves the ball. NW volleyball team finishes regular season undefeated. The Tigers snatched the first point of the Broncos to .137 with no more than 20 undefeated by defeating Concordia in the Raiders looking to add the postseason second set, but the Raiders countered with a points in any set. After defeating the Bultman Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6. championship to their regular season 3-point burst and would not relinquish the Broncos, NW sat at 27-0. GPAC tournament play will begin at home title, sitting at No. 1 in the conference lead. Trailing the rest of the way in a closely The Raiders finished their regular season on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. with the and nation. Women’s basketball kicks off season with back-to-back wins NW WOMEN START 56. Sophomore Erika Sage the Raiders triumph with SESAON STRONG was the top scorer for NW, a sweeping 105-45 victory. WITH BACK-TO-BACK leading with a career-high The team was led by senior 16 points. Sophomore Alexis Bre Schuiteman, who scored WINS Toering put up a strong 14 16 points during the game. points with six rebounds. Additional key players in JOSHUA STARR Additionally, junior Sammy the game included freshman ACCOUNTING Blum and freshman Emilee Emilee Danner, who netted Danner contributed to 15 points, sophomore Northwestern’s women’s the team’s success with 11 Devyn Kemble, who scored basketball team, ranked and 10 points respectively. a career-high 11 points, 11th, faced down two NW shot 43% from the and junior Sammy Blum, opponents during the Troll field, making 31% of their who added 10 points to the Classic over the weekend, 3-point attempts. TheRaider’s score. During the winning both games with Raiders outrebounded game, NW shot 56% and large margins of victory. Rochester 41-29. made 47% of their 3-point On Friday, Nov. 1, the Rochester shot 49% for bids. The Raiders dominated Raiders hit the road for a game the game and was led by the glass, outperforming against Rochester University. Maddie Beck, who scored Trinity 41-25. NW led the entirety of 13 points. Trinity Christian shot the game. At the half, the On Saturday, Nov. 2, the 29% for the game and was PHOTO COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM Raiders had nearly doubled Raiders played a game vs. led by Summer Cramer, Raider women’s basketball wins both weekend games on the road. their opponents, leading 47- Trinity Christian. NW once who scored 14 points for 24. After establishing early again held a strong position the Trolls. Yaw. “They celebrated for one and preparation. They played team faces its next dominance, the Raiders at half-time, going into “Our team played with another and connected well hard, played together and opponent on Nov. 8 against handily defeated Rochester the break leading Trinity lots of positive energy and on the floor. The games were a enjoyed one another.” Presentation College in the with a final score of 89- 56-29. The final score saw effort,” said head coach Chris great extension of our practices The women’s basketball Bultman Center at 5:30 p.m. NEWS 8 Beacon Polar coaster winter predicted Staff A LINGERING WINTER IS EXPECTED

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Jocelyn McCormick Co-Editor As we creep toward the end of fall, many have already begun looking into what winter 2020 will look like. Ac- Hannah Ross cording to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Midwest can expect Arts & Culture Editor the weather to be: “Freezing. Frigid. Frosty.” Kaitlyn Asmus It is predicted that this winter will be filled with many Features Editor ups and downs. The “2020 Old Farmer’s Almanac” is call- Caleb Arnett ing for frequent snow events, beginning with a few teasers Opinions Editor in late November. The Midwest can expect and prepare for big chills, strong storms, heavy rain and sleet, and not Kelsey Lang to forget, piles of snow. Winter 2020 has been predicted Sports Editor to last until the end of April. CNN has confirmed that Kaylee Puttmann two-thirds of the country will face a colder-than-normal News Editor winter season. PHOTO COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM Northwestern students on campus anticipate upcoming winter weather predicted. Abigail Moody Aside from what weather sites have predicted, old-tim- Photo Editor ers have gone out to check their persimmon seeds, which Nebraska and Michigan, this arctic winter has potential to ditions will hang on for a ride that you may not be able to can be used to predict the severity of winter weather. be delayed until the new year, creating what Fox8 is con- get off until late April.” When cut into two pieces, the seed will display one of sidering “several false starts to winter.” Students of Northwestern are hesitant to believe the three symbols. The coldest periods in the Midwest will be in early to 2020 predictions. The editorial staff A knife shape will indicate a cold, icy winter, one where reserves the right to edit mid-January, early and mid-February and early March. “I feel like we always say this upcoming winter is ‘going submissions for style, wind will cut through you like a knife. A fork shape indi- The snowiest periods will be in early to mid-December, to be the worst yet,’ so I guess I’ve forgotten what the nor- clarity and length. cates a mild winter, one most people are used to. A spoon early to mid-January and mid-February. Off and on snow mal winters used to be like,” said junior Schuyler Sterk. For advertising rates shape stands for a shovel to dig out the snow. Persimmon and submissions, email showers are looking to begin on Nov. 5 and end Nov. 21 “These predictions make me sad because snow makes Advertising Manager seeds from this year have shown two of the three symbols: with mild flurries beginning on Nov. 26 through Nov. 30. me sad, but also ice makes me feel scared for people’s safe- Sydney Rodman at a knife and a spoon. These seeds indicate a rather snowy Temperatures in late November and early-to-late Decem- ty,” said junior Libby Ven Huizen. sydney.rodman@ and severely cold winter, especially in the Midwest. nwciowa.edu. ber are expected to be between eight and 10 degrees cold- While most students are dreading the winter predic- Along with cutting winds and more snow than average, er than the Midwest is used to. tions, one NW student is rather excited. “I really love the Midwest is going to experience a mixture of rain and “Be prepared to stay bundled for a while. People should winter”, said Junior Hephzibah Park. “I know most people sleet for most of the winter season. This rain will melt the expect winter to linger,” Kendall Trammell from CNN would disagree, but I want tons of snow. So, if these pre- snow leaving layers of ice. In some states, including Iowa, said. “Occasional wet snow and unseasonably chilly con- dictions are true, then I am very excited.” NED Talks focus on environment STUDENTS HAVE BEEN given on the subject with the aged students to participate “We hope students aren’t just laid back than chapel,” said with the speaker and audience. MOTIVATED TO MAKE last talk scheduled for Nov. in an eco-challenge they orga- going through the motions,” Sam Ubben, a junior public “In chapel you can lose a DAILY CHANGES 13. During previous sessions, nized that began on Oct. 25 and said Tanya Vaas, campus min- relations major. “The audience lot of people. The shorter Ned speakers have discussed var- will run through Nov. 25. istry administrative assistant. is smaller, so speakers seem to talks, people seem to be more KAYLEE PUTTMANN ious topics including the gift “I have been encouraged by “They do not need to agree with be more engaged with the au- engaged,” said Kaylee Keogh, a PUBLIC RELATIONS of creation, destructive behav- the talks and have made small what is being said, but we hope dience. The speakers ask for junior public relations major. ior of consumerism, climate changes,” said Anna Teigland, a they are willing to be open to the input from the audience at NED Talks also offer food as Northwestern College pre- change, how to better care for senior nursing major. “I bring what is being said.” times, and that is harder to do incentive for students to join sented “Flourish” as the new the world, how to respond in my own mug when I get coffee These faith-integrated mini in chapel.” the discussions. theme for NED Talks for the global tragedies and how the and I have started to bring reus- lectures are intended to con- Talks are held in the Vo- “NED Talks have a more fall semester. The focus is on outdoors impact mental health. able bags to the grocery store.” nect students, NW staff and gel Community Room in the inviting and intimate atmo- environmental justice. The The final talk will focus on Students can expect to be other speakers to contemplate Dewitt Learning Commons sphere with the coffee and talks aim to encourage NW stu- how to become eco-friendlier. challenged while listening and different ideas and topics. NED instead of the larger chapel cookies,” Keogh said. dents to make changes in their The session will be led by Ally attending these innovative Talks also give students another on campus. The smaller envi- The final NED Talk of the own lives and push for environ- Pettit, Madison Wingert, Ka- talks. They are designed to in- choice to get their chapel cred- ronment holds less students, fall semester will take place in mental change. dence Cruse and Shania DeBo- tegrate faith and learning while its during the week. but the more personal setting the Vogel Room at 10:05 a.m. Six talks have already been er, who have already encour- stimulating change. “I like that they are more encourages more interaction Nov. 13.

PHOTO BY ALYSSA GLANZ Romania Director, Dana Bates speaks this year’s NED Talk.