Northwestern College inside this issue parking changes PAGE 2 opinion: troop reduction PAGE 3 coffee shop a ‘dream’ BEACON PAGE 5 Volume 83 Number 2 September 17, 2010 Halperin, Dunn ignite It’s game time at the Hub BY JULIA LANTZ different options for the meal NW music CONTRIBUTING WRITER exchange. This year the Hub offers O f f e r i n g f r e s h e r multiple kinds of wraps, subs, scene food, more of a retail pizzas, and burgers. Grilled chicken BY LINDEN FIGGIE a t m o s p h e r e , a n d sandwiches and chicken tenders are STAFF WRITER additional meal exchange also on the meal exchange menu. Amidst embracing new students options were priorities for Requests such as bringing back and welcoming back former the Hub this year. Taco Salad Thursdays, offering attendees, Northwestern is gearing According to Don gluten-free pizzas, or offering up for a season of fresh faces and Keith, general manager another side entree for meal new ideas. The Back to School Tour of Sodexo on campus, exchanges are encouraged. features musicians Tim Halperin “Student surveys are taken “I’d like more feedback about the and David Dunn in Christ Chapel yearly to help the Caf and Hub and Caf. We go to SGA once on Monday, September 20 at 8 p.m. Hub make changes based a semester to get feedback, but we The concert is free of charge and on what is on demand.” welcome feedback from anybody,” open to the public. Students expressed said Keith. An Omaha native, Tim Halperin repeatedly a desire for Suggestions about the food or began his musical ambitions at fresher choices and a more environment at the Hub may be a young age, playing for church retail-oriented system. directed toward Keith’s assistant, and school bands. He eventually Greater variety in meal PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Katie Dykstra. Dykstra may be established his current performance exchange was another Time provides the Hub with fresher above the cash registers. Game contacted via e-mail at kdykstra@ style at Texas Christian University request articulated by students. foods since food is grilled on the Time’s physical characteristics nwciowa.edu. where he transitioned from the “That’s when we brought in this spot, rather than being reheated. and surrounding atmosphere The Hub will be having a grand band scene to the singer/songwriter ‘Game Time’ to help come up with Keith said, “Last year, the Hub had creates a more attractive place for opening for the Game Time near the realm. a menu to give students more faster service, but this year fresher Northwestern students. end of this month. With a strong jazz influence options,” said Keith. food is served, so it takes longer to Last year there were three stemming from inspiration Game Time food services came get your food.” from Ben Folds and Elton John, into the Hub to train workers for two Game Time has helped enhance Halperin’s music evokes emotion weeks at the beginning of the year. the Hub’s look, with its eye- and distinctly unique piano and “They come in every two weeks catching signs and high-tech rhythmic infusion. to check on us,” said Keith. Game menus displayed on the TVs Success and thriving demand affirming his abilities, Halperin harnessed his talents into his debut Study habits album ‘You Are the Moon EP’ in 2008. Halperin’s musical reputation not so ‘A-proof’ continues to fluorish as his music has been featured on many Midwest BY KATE WALLIN matters when studying: what you radio stations, XM Radio and he CONTRIBUTING WRITER remember. himself on NBC’s ‘Kansas City Take one step into Ramaker According to the new research, Live.’ Library and you know: study studying in different locations, PHOTO BY ANDREA OCHSNER Erin Anderson studies in Ramaker Library. While students’ minds have become engrained Ann Marie Millican, a student season is in full swing. Stacks of alternating between subjects in with supposed full-proof study habits, recent data show otherwise. at NW, praises Halperin’s ‘strong books, IPods attached to nearly a single session, and spacing in voice,’ comparing it to the rock band, every ear, and endless hours of between sessions all aided in there that makes me want to “Study everyday. Talk with your Switchfoot. procrastination… wait, uh, I mean improving the overall success of the fall asleep. I go to a neighbor’s professors out of class. Work with a “I’m pretty pumped to see him studying. Right? student’s effort. room, there can be people there, it peer tutor.” And with 60-75% of NW live,” Millican said, as she plans on So what makes all those hours A 1978 experiment studied doesn’t matter. A change of scenery students working with a peer tutor, going to the concert with several of spent with book in hand worth it? students’ testing ability of 40 helps.” it’s clear that partnership works. her wing mates. What really makes for a productive vocabulary words. Those that What about procrastination? Do Joining Halperin will be David study session? According to a recent studied in two starkly different you do as well as you think you do “It’s a common myth Dunn, also a Texas musician. article in the “The New York Times” rooms produced drastically better right before a deadline? that when you work says that students should forget results than those students who “It’s a common myth that under pressure, you what they know about good study studied twice in the same room. when you work under pressure, do better.” habits. What do Northwestern students you do better. But the truth is -Tom Truesdell We’ve all heard the standard think? Junior Christine Roy agrees, you don’t focus as well as you advice: Find a quiet, consistent study “I like studying in different think you do,” said Tom Truesdell, “The goal of our department is space. Study one subject at a time. environments. Sometimes the director of Academic Support to help students take ownership Decide whether you need to study library is too intimidating, too Services. The studies verified that of their learning, to create a in groups or by yourself. many people. I like the Old Factory age-old adage that cramming, community of students helping and And while this common Coffee Shop, it is a calm and quiet although seemingly helpful for teaching each other.” In the end, knowledge holds true for some of place to study.” that test tomorrow, didn’t benefit forgetting what you know may be us, in recent studies, scientists have Senior Wes Garcia adds, “I can’t the students in the long run. just the ticket to remembering what discovered some tricks that may study in my room. Even with the “Studying takes time. There you need. PHOTO COURTESY OF TIMHALERPIN.COM improve the one thing that really door closed. There’s a familiarity are no shortcuts,” Truesdall adds. 2 NEWS September 17, 2010 Study hoped to discover effects of BPA Parking lot change in the works BY TYLER LEHMANN BY JEB RACH unfavorable for playing quieter CONTRIBUTING WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER games such as pool and ping pong. After 10 years of conflicting West Hall parking lot changes, The hope is to convert one of the research, the government is now a recent resignation and proposed classrooms in the RSC into a game launching a study to determine changes for the RSC were among and lounge area next semester. whether BPA can play a role in the topics discussed at the recent Furthermore, Get Out the Vote cancer, diabetes, obesity and other SGA meeting. efforts were discussed. Students disorders. The primary topic discussed can expect to see a partnership Hundreds of studies and was the decision to reserve the between the College Democrats and millions of dollars have produced West parking lot the new College nothing but controversy in the for upperclassmen Republican group debate over BPA, a chemical often only. After the on this effort. found in reusable food and drink last meeting, SGA S G A w i l l b e containers. representatives fundraising for the “I think we don’t even realize counted vehicles in organization. how much we take in,” said junior the West parking Due to personal Simon Campbell. lot to see how many reasons, the A presidential panel on cancer f r e s h m e n a n d Academic Affairs and the environment said there PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW u p p er cla ssme n Committee (AAC) Despite years of research, studies have yet to come to a conclusion on the effects of BPA, a was a “growing link” between chemical often found in drink containers. NW water bottles, however, do not contain BPA. park there. It representative has BPA and several diseases. About was determined PHOTO COURTESY OF DIG.CSAIL.MIT.EDU resigned. Per SGA After Tuesday’s meeting, SGA plans half a dozen states have banned “I think it’s one pretty easy thing goods at reasonable prices and for that it would to propose the parking lot in front of rules, SGA will BPA in children’s products, and to eliminate out of all the things keeping canned foods safe. be worthwhile West be upperclassmen only. bring in those that the restriction may be made we’re exposed to,” Campbell said. Linda S. Birnbaum, director of the to propose the expressed interest nationwide with an amendment to Professor of Kinesiology, Paul National Institute of Environmental parking lot be for upperclassmen in the position to the next meeting, the food safety bill scheduled for a Bartlett said, “Sometimes it comes Health Sciences, said, “This is a only to help replace the listen to and ask questions of the vote in the Senate next week. across as hype, sometimes as chemical we’re all exposed to, and I upperclassmen-only lot that was candidates and vote in a new AAC Consumer fears have made the something we need to take serious think that makes it incumbent upon eliminated in the construction of representative. phrase “BPA free” a marketing tool. note of. My tendency is not to jump us to study it. We need to know what the new suite-style dorm. SGA appreciates student input. Wal-Mart and many other retailers on the bandwagon too soon.” it might be doing, if anything.” Among the many building Meetings are held weekly in the have said they will stop selling baby Many insist that BPA is harmless. The new government-financed changes in progress, SGA is RSC Conference Room on Tuesdays bottles made with BPA. Nalgene, Some Republicans, anti-regulation study is now under way with animal continuing discussion on creating at 8:30 p.m., and any questions or which manufactures popular water activists and the food packaging subjects. Results are not expected for a game room in the RSC. Currently concerns may be communicated to bottles, quit using BPA when and chemical industries argue that at least two years. SGA feels the environment in the any SGA representative or by email customers began complaining. BPA is essential for producing many mini-gym and exercise area is at [email protected]. Census feared to reveal nation’s growing poverty levels BY KATI HENG Surveyors also anticipate During his speech last Friday, from verses such as 1 John 3:18: Red Letter Festival held at the start CONTRIBUTING WRITER increases in child poverty, from President Obama said, “The most “Dear children, let us not love with of each school year. Started by five With 2009 Census results 19 to over 20 percent, as well as important anti-poverty issue is words or tongue, but with action NW students including Rebecca and expected soon, Democrats fear disproportionate levels of injury to growing the economy and making and in truth.” Hane and Ahlm Mark Alsum and Brittany Caffey, how this data will reflect on Obama’s Blacks and Hispanics due to their sure there are enough jobs out firmly believe that loving God and the music and arts festival features administration. The poverty rate higher rates of unemployment. there.” He also spoke of his desire loving your neighbor are one and various local bands, a bake sale and of Americans is predicted to have If estimates are true, then to help the nation’s poor to achieve the same. an art auction, all designed to raise increased from 13.2 to 15 percent, approximately 45 million people, middle- class status. With Hunger and Homeless awareness and money for the Bridge figures that are close to the 1960 more than one out of every seven To give students an idea of the Ministry, Hane and Ahlm are Transitional Housing, a temporary levels which led to a national war on Americans, were statisticly poor desperation many families are organizing a free community meal home for women and children living poverty, according to msnbc.com. last year. in, consider the cost of tuition at at New Hope Church this upcoming in unstable environments Northwestern. NW’s website lists Thursday, September 23. The goal The festival, which raised almost Northwestern College the average total of tuition, room of the event is to break down false $3,000 for the Bridge this fall, is in and board for the 2010-2011 school stereotypes and build relationships need of new leaders. As the original year to be $30,420. between people who may come student leaders and organizers BEACON According to the U.S. from different socioeconomic have graduated, Caffey and the Department of Health and Human levels. Alsums have been left with full THE BEACON is the stu- dent newspaper serving Editor LeAnn Johnson Services, a family of six would Hane and Ahlm are also helping responsibility of the festival. Alsum the campus community Asssistant Editor Andrew Lovgren be below the poverty line if their community churches to organize expressed a desire for new students of Northwestern College. Published weekly and dis- News Editor Linden Figgie yearly income was $29,530 or less. a Crop Walk—a walk along the to step up and take on some of the tributed Friday noon, The A & E Editor Jordan Langer A family of six, making an average Puddle Jumper scheduled later roles. Beacon encourages com- ments from readers. All Features Editor Emily Gowing student’s tuition, would not even this month to raise awareness “The intent of the Red Letter letters must be 300 words Sports Editor Heidi Hildebrandt be considered poor according to about hunger. Their ministry is Festival is for the community to take or less, signed with a phone number, and turned in to Photo Editor Bob Latchaw government standards. also planning to make and serve care of itself,” said Alsum. the Beacon office located in Assistant Photo Editor Andrea Ochsner Some NW students, such as pancakes to raise money for Haiti Students interested in helping the basement of Granberg Hall by Wednesday at 6 Web and Design Editor Caleb Kester seniors Lanet Hane and Stacey during Morning on the Green to fight the growing levels of p.m. The Beacon reserves Assistant Web Editor Ansley Griess Ahlm, are concerned with these Homecoming weekend. poverty in America do not have the right to edit letters. To obtain a subscription, Copy Editor Emily Brewer statistics and are trying to help. Hunger and Homeless Ministry to search far to find ways to help please send $10 to address Assistant Copy Editor Holly Lawrence Hane and Ahlm are the student is always looking for more help out. Hospers 2nd and 3rd floors below. Advertising Manager Katlyn DeVries leaders for Hunger and Homeless and more volunteers. Hane and will be hosting a bake sale and car Adviser Weston Cutter Ministries, a campus group Ahlm would love to talk to anyone wash this Saturday, Sept.18, from CONTACT US: dedicated to raising awareness interested in these activities. 9 a.m. to noon in the maintenance 101 7th St. SW about issues of poverty in the Another way students can parking lot to raise money for the Orange City, IA 51041 [email protected] area. help fight the growing poverty in Bridge ministries. The group’s mission is inspired America is by supporting the yearly OPINION 3 Students take issue: Dear Reader... From the Editors Pulling out of Iraq Bottled water: What a waste Well, let’s admit it. We’re water snobs. How many times have you heard someone say “that water tastes gross,” or “this water is so good.” U.S. presence still needed in Middle East Last year we ran an article about the best water fountains on campus, BY KEAGAN HICKS about who exactly its new leaders However, by staying in place, the so clearly it’s a popular issue. Yes, there is some justifiable reasoning For years the U.S. military are.This instability has led to an U.S. can contain violence and help to our snobbishness. Water does have different tastes according to has toiled to bring freedom and increase in insurgent violence guide the Iraqi government until it is the balance of minerals in the water. That’s why some people prefer democracy to oppressed peoples in an effort to distract both the once again secure enough to ensure Aquafina bottled water but others can’t stand it. It’s why some people and hurting regions of the U.S. and Iraqi governments its own safety and survival. walk up three flights of stairs to the water fountain in their dorm—just globe. In Iraq, a tyrant has been from reestablishing order. The U.S. military should be because it tastes better. Even more, that’s why we see so many students toppled, a new government The insurgents’ goal is to allowed to continue serving the with BPA-free water bottles that get refilled every time they visit the has been established and terrify and kill civilians Iraqi people by interacting with Culligan tap in the caf. But let’s take a step back and see what we’re violence has decreased. to dissuade them from and protecting them. Building actually dealing with here. On the surface, it would supporting the current trust through our presence and our First of all, isn’t bottling water just the most absurd thing you’ve ever appear that America’s regime. actions is the only way to change heard of? Taking something that’s free—a complete luxury to those of us goals for Iraq have been By reducing the perceptions of America. here in the States—and selling it at a jacked-up price makes us look like accomplished; however, number of troops now, Ultimately, the value of human complete suckers for buying into it. But we do, so much. Sure, there’s a much work still needs to the U.S. military is left life outweighs potential gains from convenience factor. And there’s also the paranoid mom who fears her be done. with enough strength to leaving Iraq behind. The war keeps child’s dishwashing capability isn’t good enough and that he or she will The U.S. military has defend only itself, not the Iraq in the forefront of our thoughts get sick from remaining bacteria on the unwashed water bottle, hence recently withdrawn, or more Iraqi people. The meager and should keep the American the need for a one-time-use throw away bottle. But are these reasons appropriately, reduced, U.S. force left in Iraq people motivated to support the good enough to blow so much money on what’s free anyway? In all the number of troops in will be responsible for liberty of others. reality, our habit of being water snobs looks more hypocritical with Iraq. Normally this end supporting Iraqi police We are a campus concerned each new source revealed. to hostilities should be forces, not fighting an with social justice. Where is the According to cnn.com, Pepsi went public in 2008 and changed celebrated and withdrawal insurgency. This leaves social justice for a nation of people the labels on their Aquafina bottles to make clear that the water was encouraged, but in light little to no hope for plagued by violence from within bottled from public sources—tap water. Coke has yet to do the same of the current political sustaining pressure on their own borders? If we left Iraq, for Dasani although the source is a similar public tap. The U.S. bottled climate in Iraq, a sustained insurgent groups who the Iraqi people’s human rights water business racked in a whopping $15 billion in 2008. U.S. military presence would strive to regain would be threatened by hate-filled Now, dates are a little old. But still, you’ve got to agree that the is responsible— control of a weak renegades seeking to spread fear numbers are outrageous. Fifteen million dollars spent on something necessary even—for and corruptible Iraqi and violence. If we are not willing that we already have at our fingertips—something clean and safe for continued security in the M i d d l e government. To withdraw from to sacrifice for the cause of justice, us to drink? East. Iraq is to risk the outbreak of an we are failing to spread justice. At least today we see more and more students with Nalgenes, Since May, the fledgling Iraqi Iraqi civil war that the U.S. military Camelbaks or the like walking around campus and filling up at water government has been uncertain would be powerless to counteract. fountains or the Culligan tap in the caf. Luckily it’s not just happening on campus, but around the nation, too. Promised peace good for Iraq and U.S. Don’t you think maybe clean water is something we take for granted? BY ELLEN TOLSMA really is accomplishing what he set honest—war kills. It leads to death, According to Living Water International, “At any given time, half of the On August 31, 2010, President out to do. destruction and loss. And in certain world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from a water- Barack Obama delivered a speech Secondly, the end of the war instances, these lives are innocent. As related disease.” Clean water equals health. “Water-related diseases cost that announced the official end of means thousands of troops will be the song goes – “War. What is it good 443 million school days a year.” Clean water not only equals health but Operation Iraqi Freedom. All but returned home to their families and for? Absolutely nothing!” For me, education, too. “In sub-Saharan Africa alone, 40 billion hours of labor 50,000 troops were removed from their lives. So many families have seeing the end of the war and are wasted each year carrying water long distances.” Clean water can Iraq and returned home to their had to watch as a loved one a hope for peace is a breath of result in health, education and pulling people out of poverty. families, signifying the end of a left for an indefinite amount of fresh air. (Not to mention the We’ve got organizations all around campus that are here to help seven-and-a-half year war—one of time. They were consumed fact that the very premise us break the stereotype of our generation as lazy, self-centered college the longest wars in the history of with worry, afraid to ask the for this war may not students. Do you realize that through organizations like Living Water the United States—and those 50,000 question on their mind— have been completely International or Blood Water Mission, it would take as little as half of troops will be gone by the end of would their loved one come justified!) the students on this campus to give $20 and we could fund the building next year. home safely? The end of the The big question of three clean-water wells in South American or sub-Sahara African The question that is running war puts an end to those fears remains, though— countries? That’s three communities provided with a lifetime of clean through many Americans’ minds for many families. For those what will happen water, meaing education for their children, pulling women out of currently is whether or not removing who have returned home, their to Iraq now? I poverty and health for all. the troops from Iraq was a good idea. lives are returning to a sense of think that question We’re not asking you to do it, just to at least think about it for five In my opinion, this was a good and normalcy. Children are reunited is answered in the seconds and let the idea set in before you turn the page. Money that necessary (but difficult) decision. with their parents. Husbands words of Obama: we don’t spend on bottled water can make a lifetime of difference, so By removing the troops from Iraq, and wives are reunited. The “We must earn victory we should end our water snob lifestyles. We may be a little too late—or Obama was fulfilling one of the assurance of troop safety is an through the success of maybe we’re right on time. challenges he promised to overcome overwhelmingly emotional benefit our partners and the when he was elected. By carrying of the end of the war. strength of our own Want to write for the out that promise, in my mind, he American families are not the nation...what America Did the U.S. military is attempting to establish a level of only ones affected by an end can do, and will do, is pull out of Iraq too BEACON? trust with his Presidency. As we to combat operations. Iraqi provide support for the are well aware, the level of rhetoric, families are no longer facing a Iraqi people as both a friend soon? Vote online at distrust and frustration with our war-torn country. Their lives and a partner. Ending this beacon.nwciowa.edu. CONTACT US WITH IDEAS OR political leaders is very high. This are returning to normal, and the war is not only in Iraq’s OPINIONS: 101 7th St. SW was at least a step toward trust Iraqi people are looking at a more interest—it’s in our own.” Orange City, IA 51041 and reliance. President Obama hopeful future with a reconciled Therefore, I am grateful for [email protected] stated that he would withdraw the government, one that will hopefully President Obama sticking to a Or visit us online: troops, and now he has done so. The work well within their culture. campaign promise to end the war beacon.nwciowa.edu American public can at least have Finally, with the end of a war and shifting our efforts to building some confidence that the President comes the hope of peace. Let’s be rather than destroying. 4 FEATURES September 17, 2010 The West Wing Speaks Up It is time to know who we are: The BY TINA MCGIVERN of community. It’s a lot different than basics of Reformed theology explained CONTRIBUTING WRITER it was last year already.” “Last year when we discovered It seems as though the guys in BY EMILY GOWING Christ, in accordance with His As a Reformed body, NW Heemstra was going to be torn The West Wing are all right with the FEATURES EDITOR pleasure and will.” believes that the three attributes of down, we all decided to make fact that they live in a dorm where It’s 9:55 a.m. in RSC room 154. With that being said, however, God are omnipotence (He has the t-shirts to voice our opinions,” they are highly outnumbered. But Prof. Kinsinger has been talking the third point is limited atonement. power to do anything He desires), stated Brett Amiotte. “I happened to what do the girls think? about tulips for the past half hour. I The Reformed tradition upholds omnipresence (He is in all places write, ‘I’m moving to Steggy!’ on my “It’s not that different than I know this little Dutch community takes the idea that Jesus died only for at all times) and omniscience (He shirt and what do you know? Here thought it would be,” freshman pride in their tulips each spring, you those God predestined—only the knows all things). Another vastly I am.” Amiotte is think to yourself as you doodle in elect. It’s understood that although important argument NW upholds a resident of the your notebook, but what does this have His sacrifice is sufficient enough is that of justification. This is God’s men’s annex wing, to do with God? “Westenga,” Northwestern’s “ S w e s t y ” o r i d e n t i t y i s “West Wing.” He grounded in the continued, “The Reformed tradition guys say it was a after being founded prophecy.” by the Reformed P r o p h e c y ? Church of America Maybe. Reality? (RCA) in 1882. Yes. Steggy Yet only 35% of has officially N W s t u d e n t s completed its PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW a c t u a l l y c o m e Just because sophomore Brett Amiotte and junior Jenna Van Oort transition from live in the same dorm doesn’t mean they have to get along. from a Reformed being an all- b a c k g r o u n d . girls dorm to the first dorm in Gretchen Sutherland disclosed. There’s no need to Northwestern’s history to house “But I honestly forget that we have feel singled out or both men and women. The boys on boys in our dorm, and that can be left behind, though. this new wing had a few concerns embarrassing sometimes. Especially It’s not only easy coming into the school year. Mostly, when you walk out in your towel and t o u n d e r s t a n d they were excited, but they also make a mad dash for your room…” t h e b a s i c s o f worried about separation. Freshman It seems as though many girls in t h e R e f o r m e d PHOTO COURTESTY OF WORSHIPIMAGES.COM Jordan Starkenburg noted, “I was Steggy have had a similar “towel” tradition, but it’s According to Reformed theology, God’s grace is irresistible. concerned that there would be a experience. also relatively separation with West, kind of like A first north freshman shares simple to dive right in. Centered for everyone, it’s only effective for act of making a sinner righteous an emotional break. But so far, there her insight on the situation: “It’s on God and devoted to Christ Jesus, —able to save and bring eternal before Him. Prof. Kinsinger helps hasn’t been. But I don’t really feel like fun living here, but it’s weird not those who follow the Reformed life to—those who have been his students remember it by saying, I’m living in a ‘girl’ dorm.” being able to go to that side of the tradition are welcoming and eager predestined by God for eternal life “Justification is ‘just as if I had not Many of the guys in The West hallway. In the first week of school, to share the Good News. with Him. sinned.’” Wing (the name the residents have I walked down that hall and it was But now you’re asking, “What do Following limited atonement is Besides this and the points of bestowed upon it) share the same super weird… I wasn’t expecting to tulips have to do with anything?” irresistible grace. According to this TULIP, “the Reformed tradition opinion. Sophomore Bryan Duffey see so many half-naked guys!” The TULIP is an acronym used tradition, predestination not only emphasizes Christian education and has a different spin on things. “It boys in The West Wing definitely do to describe the five points of means that God chooses the elect the Protestant work ethic, which is used to be that guys would only admit to the “half-naked” part. Calvinism that the Reformed but also that the elect are unable a Dutch thing, too,” Senior Marji come over to girls’ dorms if they “I try not to stand in front of my theology adheres to. The first is to refuse it. It’s God’s goodness Mulder pointed out. “Work hard wanted to see their girlfriend or window in my underwear with my total depravity, which represents that leads men toward repentance and you will be rewarded. It’s not something. Guys didn’t come over blinds open anymore,” Amiotte the understanding that all humans when the Holy Spirit has worked that our work will bring us salvation, just to chill. I think Northwestern laughed. “There are way too many are completely affected by sin. in the hearts and minds of the elect. but rather we work as a praise needed a girl/guy dorm because it’s girls around. But hey, sometimes I We’re a fallen people and unable His grace is enough for us, and offering to God.” really going to help us in our sense forget, I’m a guy!” to choose God by our own will. As irresistibly so. Redemption, works and grace Aside from such, God enables us to believe, and The fifth point of Calvinism are three founding covenants that the half-naked predestines those who will call on is that of the perserverance of the structure the way NW works. Does guys and towel His Name. Saints. Because the election is done that mean “Reformed is the only way scares, it seems The second point is unconditional according to the Father’s will, to go?” Certainly not. NW lives and as if this new election. God does not look at the because the Son has redeemed, and works “Soli Deo Gloria”—glory to living situation individual when picking and because the Holy Spirit has worked God alone. As long as He’s getting is a turn for the choosing who will be given the status in and through the elect, they cannot glory, all shall be happy. better. After all, of the elect. As written in Ephesians, lose their salvation. Thus, they have why shouldn’t “In love [God] predestined us to be eternal security to become saints there be more adopted as His sons through Jesus of God. c o m m u n i t y between girls and guys? And if nothing else, a co- Reformed Churches in Orange City ed dorm might be exactly what Calvery Christian Reformed: 709 5th Street SE @ 9:30 a.m. NW needs. It’s First Christian Reformed Church: 408 Arizona Ave SW @ 9:30 a.m. not like people First Reformed Church: 420 Central Ave NW @ 9:15 a.m. g e t m a r r i e d Immanuel Christian Reformed Church: 1405 Albany Ave NE @ 9:30 a.m. around here or Redeemer United Reformed Church: 302 St. Paul Ave SW @ 9:30 a.m. anything. Trinity Reformed Church: 310 Albany Ave NE @ 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. FEATURES 5 Old Factory Coffee Shop, ‘a dream come true’ Changing BY HOLLY STEWART shoe equipment. and house coffee as well as non- STAFF WRITER Sowienski began his shop coffee drinks such as teas, Italian Perspectives Community. Conversation. with college students in mind sodas and bottled drinks. Rola Inspiration. These are the values but acknowledges that it has brings in fresh, homemade scones BY EMILY GOWING that Prof. Sowienski believes in become a part of the Orange City and cookies, and they also offer FEATURES EDITOR and implements in Orange City’s community. With its wireless muffins. If you ask around, you newest coffee shop, The Old Factory internet, quiet nooks and crannies are sure to hear rave reviews about Freshmen orientation can fall anywhere from exciting to nerve- Coffee Shop. for deep conversation and upstairs the Old Factory’s coffee. Sowienski wracking. Freshmen across campus have shared with us how their Sowienski learned to make loft for just about anything, the Old beamed as he mentioned the perspective of Northwestern has changed since their first visit until coffee as a chaplain assistant, in Factory is the perfect place for any comments he’s heard, such as, “I now. preparation for church services. get together. have waited seven years for a good Girls talked about dorm life, guys talked about activities. Homework “It was horrible coffee though!” he If you know of the coffee, you cup of coffee in Orange City!” was hardly discussed, yet cafeteria food was mentioned by nearly admitted with a chuckle. In reality, know of the loft. With doors hanging The Old Factory is located at 110 everyone. however, Sowienski learned as he from the ceiling, quiet corners and 4th street SE, about a five minute Julia Lantz of Fern was surprised by how nice the professors are. went. He believes in making quality big spaces filled with comfortable walk from NW. It is open Monday She expected them to send her straight to their assistant whenever she coffee for quality customers. He couches, the loft provides for the through Saturday from 8 – 11a.m., needed help. “But actually,” she noted, “they were so eager to answer grinds his coffee in small amounts individual Bible study or the loud 2 – 5p.m., and 8 – 11p.m. questions they told us to contact them anytime!” so that each cup is as fresh as study party. Its persona is that of Although Micah Czirr of Coly has little free time between homework possible. an attic: a feeling of comforting and getting in shape for track, he described his first few weeks as a time The Old Factory Coffee Shop memories, of “relaxed busyness.” He’s observed how everyone around him stays has been a dream come true for w i t h occupied but the atmosphere on his wing is relatively laid back. Sowienski and his wife Rola. They e x c i t i n g Soccer player Katrina Chord of Hospers feels most at home because admit that this dream did not s e c r e t s of the people. She said, “I was able to become a part of an amazing team come easy. “It’s hard work,” he b e h i n d right from the start and God has blessed me through those girls.” said. “It’s more work than I had e v e r y Her teammate Carly Farrington of Fern agrees with her. “Friends anticipated.” corner. No are everywhere,” she said. “It’s sometimes hard to stay focused on my The charming Old Factory has wonder it homework because I’m always surrounded by people I want to hang a long history in Orange City. It is the most out with.” was built in 1900 to be a horse barn p o p u l a r Jordan Whitsell of Coly has had opposite experiences when it comes and since then has morphed into p a r t o f to friends and homework. “Just three weeks in and people are already different community businesses the whole ditching you to do homework,” he said with a smirk. such as the first Vogel Paint Factory shop. Although the caf food was described as being “repetitious,” the and later the Wooden Shoe Factory. The Old Hub food got high ratings across the board. “I love the options the Hub Sowienski respects the history of the F a c t o r y PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW offers!” exclaimed Lantz. The Loft at the Old Factory Coffee Shop is a relaxing environment for Old Factory and has kept key parts, o f f e r s students and community members to hang out or study. Of his professors, Zach Wittenberg on the West Wing said, “I like such as the wooden floor and the e s p r e s s o the fact that the professors challenge you.” One way he can already tell they challenge students is by teaching them to “apply facts to the real world.” How To: Not rely on technology for communication The adjustments made and the lessons learned from May until now BY SHELBY VANDER MOLEN Don’t forget the built-in code message down the dinner table —or even over the past three years—can be applied to the real world CONTRIBUTING WRITER communicators with your next at the caf. in just the same way. Cellular devices, texting, door neighbors. Outlets are for You could even give non-verbals People are usually more willing to help than we expect them to Facebook… you name it, we got it. more than electricity. Take a moment a dramatic twist. Practice your be. Ask questions; seek answers. Time management is important in After all, we are a generation overrun to whisper a little hello, and see if improvisational skills with a game all aspects of life so don’t let yourself get stressed out; the wrinkles with technology, and maybe even anyone hears next door. of charades just to get your point won’t be worth the worry. Invest in relationships—plain and simple. soon to get stampeded. Thus, in an If you really enjoy texting, take across. Take the time to get to know people and deepen your understanding effort to preserve the well-being of the meaning of text back to its roots. Speaking of games, who needs of what’s around you. the campus community and prevent Snail mail a letter. Or even better, zz-emails anyway? Enjoy a little NW is a “whole education for your whole life,” but who knew we the possibility of sudden and send a paper airplane flying through recreational activity and start up could be learning about life by the way we learned about life and lived vicious death by technology, here the air with a message handwritten a game of telephone to spread the it out? are ten teensy tidbits word about your upcoming to stop our reliance on activity or event. communication via Or maybe you find technology. yourself needing to give or Let’s begin with receive directions. Avoid the obvious. Talk technology once more and to each other! Face- try leaving a trail of bread to-face, person-to- crumbs. person, within the Finally, if all else fails, same space, breathing revert back to just talking. You the same air. I know can always write greetings in it’s radical, but just try your alphabet soup, leave post- it. Try going up to that its on mirrors or extravagant one friend you text a PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW poetry on the edges of your lot and actually have Freshman Matt Latchaw and junior Tyler McKenny share secrets the Converse, but talking is still old-fashioned way with cans and a string. a conversation! vital and necessary. Now I know face- You may have chuckled at to-face communication can be a on the side. Maybe you’ll find some of these seemingly outrageous big step, so don’t be afraid to get a aircraft is just your style, and you suggestions, but seriously, don’t little creative. Try the old-fashioned can progress to blimp messages or hesitate to try a few. Or, if nothing cups-on-a-string. You could even go carrier pigeons. else, open yourself back up to the art all out and encourage a little wing Just know that sometimes saying of conversation and, essentially, the unity by putting a cup outpost at less is saying more. In this case, art of community. each door and a long string down nonverbal communication might be the length of the hallway. a winner. Try tapping out a Morse 6 A & E September 17, 2010 Check Small ‘app’ developers apply unique ideas Out BY JORDAN LANGER the game. Furthermore, the iPhone A&E EDITOR version is loaded with all content Time killers and space fillers It’s been only two years since found in the original PC version, iTunes introduced the App Store. losing only its $20 price tag. In that short time, third-party In the meditative puzzler developers have released over a “Zen Bound” ($3), your task is to quarter of a million applications maneuver a short rope around for Apple’s touch screen devices, intricate “wooden” figurines. You including an inexhaustible library will need to be precise so that the of cheap games. whole surface area is covered. The Besides being affordable and objects become increasingly difficult DVD: Campanella’s accessible, many of these games to bind as they have more crannies “The Secret In Their Eyes” have realized the versatility of the than nooks or fewer sharp angles PHOTO COURTESY OF IGN.COM This Argentinian crime hardware. For instance, certain for the rope to grip on to. Squareball is just one of many undiscovered iPhone games available in the App Store. thriller displaced the games utilize an on-screen joystick But there’s no need to rush: unlike favored “White Ribbon” for or “controller” to offset the iPhone’s other games in the “puzzle” genre, which are eaten up by surrounding Mario Bros.” Other iPhone games Best Foreign Language film lack of buttons. “Zen Bound” is free of a time limit, orbs. Movements, then, must be have tried to imitate the left-to-right, at the 2010 Oscars. If you look in the right places, and actually rewards contemplation. very methodical. This is especially jump heavy gameplay of “Mario,” there is a vast array of ingenious The ambient soundtrack and true of later levels, which contain but have had a difficult time offering Website: Barry Ritholtz’s ideas coming from these small detailed, Oriental-themed art secure gravitational orbits and intelligent precise controls. “The Big Picture” developers. a quieter, subtler game experience. “enemies.” Even so, the basic Departing from the unreliable ritholtz.com “Plants vs. Zombies” ($3), for “Osmos” ($3) drifts at the same scheme of the game comes pretty d-Pad and button control scheme, If you’re looking for a blog instance, fits within the crowded pace in some ways, though the instinctually. this game makes the “jumping” with both credible and genre of tower defense games premise of the game isn’t as easy Another title, “Spider: The Secret automatic: your character bounces accessible financial advice, but stands out for its charm and to absorb. You control a circular of Bryce Mayor” ($3), casts you as vertically from wall to wall, a la this is your site. accessibility. orb—one of many, all varying in a web-spinning arachnid. Yes, the “Pong.” Your only motion is quick You play the role of a homeowner, size, set against a black backdrop game plays exactly how you think it swipes to the left and right, which protecting yourself from flesh-eating that looks like outer space. would. You will catch other insects move you further into this Atari- zombies by growing seed-spitting These galactic-looking orbs in your silk and crawl up mansion- esque maze. plants around your property. Your behave in a cellular sort of way: themed objects—both of which are This is far from easy, as many enemies and allies, rendered in the big orbs “suck up” the smaller very satisfying. There is also an mazes have more gaps than wall an attractively zany art style, are ones as they come into contact. Your intriguing story lurking about the space. Thus, the game retains diverse and hilarious: you’ll see object, then, is to work your orb abandoned manor. But what is most something else from retro gaming: corn-cob torpedoes, a pole-vault to “the top of the food chain” by gratifying is that somebody finally the demand for twitchy, muscle- zombie, and another undead who preying on the lesser and evading caught on to a new web of simple, memory reflexes. If you like a Music: Deerhunter’s is based directly off of Michael the larger. fresh ideas. challenge, take this one up. “Revival” Jackson’s “Thriller” video. However, they only way to Finally, “Squareball” ($1) is the The latest single from the The touch screen works propel yourself is by releasing perfect fusion of retro gaming’s hazy pop group should surprisingly well for placing your small portions of mass as “fuel,” most important: “Pong” and “Super have you excited for their allies; you have just as much control next studio album. as you would with the PC iteration of “Limbo” keeps an art in the dark BY ADAM DONOHUE whereabouts. This is all you need life forms out to take your life. The Sept. 17 - Sept. 23 CONTRIBUTING WRITER really, as the game sets you in a 2D main character may be a little boy, Tuesday is $1 Day... Popcorn & Soft Drinks Only $1! “Limbo” is a simple game, and world (like Mario) in which you but this world holds no mercy. Thursday is Student Thursday... all the more alluring for it. You play move from left to right. 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In DOLBY 3D! A & E 7 The National moan with a wearied America BY GREG WHITE people out there.” The crowd guitars seem softer, less edgy. The I owe,” Berninger sings. The National have made a stirring STAFF WRITER cheered. “Yeah, we’re all a little bitter lonely-sounding Justin Vernon (of My personal favorite song on the album about what it’s like to live in The National, a Brooklyn-based tonight.” He proceeded to scream Bon Iver) provides the U.S. today. Full of fear, rock outfit, have a reputation for the lyrics to “Abel,” a song about vocal accompaniment, diminished confidence, lost poetic, subdued music that is carried midlife psychosis which appears which probably says potential, and financial woes, by the distinct and melancholic on their 2005 album, “Alligator.” something about the High Violet reflects on the baritone of Matt Berninger. In their “My mind’s not right, my mind’s not spirit of their latest. collected, suppressed anger last two recordings, his octave right,” he sang, leaving the mournful At the same time, that grows out of our daily rarely rises above a resonating baritone for a moment. With the this record does have problems. Berninger suggests bass. So, judging from their recent vigorous last line, he lifted the a more percussive on the final song (“Vanderlyle work, you wouldn’t take him to be microphone stand into the air and presence than their Crybaby Geeks”) that there a screamer. stumbled back. It was awesome. last (“Boxer,” 2007). may be something of an But when I saw him live on Just five years ago, you might have Lyrically, they’re escape: “leave your home, August 8 at the First Avenue Theatre expected that raw sound following still contemplating “the change your name, live alone, (Minneapolis), his eventual raspy their first critical masterpiece, un-magnificent lives eat your cake.” shrieks seemed “Alligator.” of adults.” Berninger, But I don’t believe so appropriate H o w e v e r , as the narrator, tells PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOGS.MESSIAH Berninger. After seeing for a band that you won’t his lover that she and The National are a Brooklyn-based indie rock band. The National in concert, I a p p r o a c h e s h e a r a n y her sisters live in a don’t believe that they think the world with l i t e r a l “Lemonworld.” He assumes that album is “Conversation 16,” which is everything is that simple. Instead, a v e r y f e l t s c r e a m s he would be happy to “sit in and about marital problems (“Try to hold Berninger lets the gloom linger a disillusionment. o n “ H i g h die” there, since the world he lives it together ‘til our friends are gone”). while. Eventually, he screams into it, I stood among V i o l e t , ” in is much more nihilistic (“try to The narrator makes a zombie-like which is a more satisfying solution the 30-something, the band’s find something on this thing that analogy of himself and his supposed to him and to us. w o r l d - w e a r y fifth studio means nothing”). inadequacy. “I was afraid, I’d eat M i n n e a p o l i s recording. In “Afraid of Everyone,” they find your brains, ‘cuz I’m evil.” bar crowd and Their latest themselves as a part of post-9/11 watched Matt on i s c l e a n , xenophobia, which they consider a stage, twitching PHOTO COURTESY OF VENTVOX.COM p o l i s h e d , “venom” of the press. As a result, campus “High Violet” is The National’s fifth studio nervously, tapping album. reserved, and they cannot distinguish friends his hands together, s o m e h o w from enemies, but “try not to hurt QUOTES and squatting to the floor. These every bit as emotional. anybody [they] like.” Furthermore, timid gestures were, to that point, The album starts with the there are no drugs to “sort out” this his most emotive actions. sonorous, cymbal-crashing “Terrible kind of anxiety. “I want you to act like brain-damaged three-year-olds.” Shedding the jacket of a classy Love”, and ends with the slow, quiet “Bloodbuzz Ohio” brings them to - Professor of English Michael Kensak telling his German class brown suit, Matt took a sip of his “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.” In their home state, which may not be to start with simple conversation. lemonade with a little something between, there’s a range of musical a place they want to be: “I still owe in it. “This song is for all you bitter feeling. But, in general, their money to the money to the money “It’s true. Brad Pitt has aged well. But he was just so golden and beautiful.” - Professor of English Keith Fynaardt, upon viewing a younger Tap your old shoes to a ‘slamming’ beat Pitt in “A River Runs Through It.” BY REBEKAH WICKS encouraged, as this art seeks to be professor Richard Sowienski and his CONTRIBUTING WRITER an agent of social change. wife. A sign in front of the coffee shop “If I’m a perpetrator and I want a kid, there’s a lot better ways The Old Factory Coffee shop: by Also unlike open-mike poetry reads “Community. Conversation. than hanging around a school.” day it’s a cozy little nook in Orange readings, slams are competition Inspiration.” This is the theme that - Social Work Professor Mark de Ruytor on “the 200 ft. rule.” city frequented by tourists, locals based and are judged on both the inspired Prof. Sowienski to open and college students wishing for performance and the poetry itself. his doors to the group. “We’re Send your Campus Quotes, with context, to [email protected]. a quiet study time with some tasty The readers are not just readers; thrilled,” he said. “This is indicative coffee. they’re the artists of the spoken of a growing interest in the arts in But once the clock strikes nine on word. Orange County- and it’s good to be Saturday night, the little coffee shop Poetry Slams began in 1985 a part of that growth.” takes on a whole new atmosphere. after former construction worker Sophomore Holly Stewart has Orange City Pizza Hut There’s a new rhythm to the and poet Marc Smith began a been competing in poetry slams movement of the regulars. A spirit series of poetry readings at a club since her freshmen year of high 737-3030 of rowdiness falls over the group, in Chicago- the “Get Me High school. To students who want to and there is an excitement you can Lounge.” The readings became so participate she gives this advice: taste in the air. Both regulars and popular that Smith approached “Don’t think that what you have newcomers know that the power Dave Jemilo, owner of “Green Mill” to say is stupid or not important or of words is about to be proven. It’s in Chicago, and proposed once-a- sounds silly. If it’s how you feel, it time for the poetry slam. week competitions in poetry. On July matters. It’s reality. Don’t be scared to A warning to any readers who, 25, 1986, the first “Uptown Poetry slam. It’s a freeing experience.” Mon.-Thurs. in this moment, are thinking Slam” was formed. The shop opens its doors something like: “Poetry? Yuck! It’s This is the first year that poetry this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. It is just a sappy person speaking words slams have been hosted at The Old recommended that you come early $4.99 Buffet into a microphone, right?” You are Shoe Factory. The inclusive group, if you wish to register for a spot in most certainly mistaken. hosted by Steve Mahr, has the goal the competition. Remember that This is a new type of poetry— of competing in various slams slams are all about emotion and “blue collar poetry,” perhaps. Easily around the state and other high-level difficult topics, so not all content $.99 Drink distinguished from traditional or competitions. The “Factory” is their is “G-rated,” Some may find the rhyme-based poetry, slam poetry “home base,” where they will host subjects and language offensive. bears a beat-driven, conversational slams monthly and meet together But that’s just another example of form with an urgent or revolting on a regular basis. the art’s edge. It is, after all, called Now FREE delivery to campus! spirit. Interactions between the For those unfamiliar, the Old a “slam.” audience and the speaker are Factory is owned by English 8 SPORTS September 17, 2010 by Heidi Hildebrandt Red Raider Sports Shorts: and Michael Simmelink Raider football knocks off Hastings Men’s golf opens T w e n t y - t h i r d r a n k e d 0. Senior Taylor Malm rushed for GPAC tourney Northwestern passed a great road a touchdown and Hastings put an test by taking a win from host 13th- extra point through the uprights to with season-best ranked Hastings on Saturday, Sept. make it 17-3 going into the half. A season’s best score of 298 has 11, with a score of 24-10. The second half was stagnant the Red Raiders sitting in second The Raiders got out of the gate until sophomore Taylor Morris place in the GPAC-qualifier after quickly by scoring the first 17 points blocked a Hastings punt. their round in Sioux Center on unanswered, and the NW defense Sophomore Raymond Cleveland Monday. came up with five turnovers to Jr. picked the ball up and scored, Freshman Ryan Kiewiet led protect the lead. bringing the score to 24-3. Hastings Northwestern with an even-par Sophomore Brandon Smith scored on a late passing touchdown 71 and is currently tied for third started the attack with a 33-yard to bring the final score to 24-10. place in the GPAC tournament. touchdown run, and sophomore NW will host Nebraska Freshman Kyle Stanek tied for ninth James Rodriguez followed with a Wesleyan at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, with a four-over 75. Freshman Neil 37-yard field goal to put NW up 10- Sept. 18. Malenke tied sophomore teammate Michael Dykema for 18th after both PHOTO BY AUSTIN KING Early goals by USF prove fatal to men’s soccer team Teresa Scholten, Leslie Stover and Dawn Gildersleeve work together at the first meet in men shot a 76. Sophomore Michael Sioux Falls last Saturday. The Raider women won the eight-team meet, beating second- The men’s soccer team gave Taves had four shots on the night, Clark rounded out the Raider place Dordt by 19 points. up two goals early on Wednesday followed by freshman Justin Lehman scorecard after shooting an 82. night against Sioux Falls. Despite and sophomores Taylor Herbert and First place at first meet for women’s cross country controlling the rest of the match, Taylor Biggs, who each had two The Red Raiders started the cross behind her with 20:13. Freshman Northwestern was only able to shots. Senior Jeff Lanser allowed country season with a victory last Dawn Gildersleeve squeaked by score one goal and fell short of a two goals and made three saves. The Saturday, Sept. 11, in Sioux Falls, senior Heidi Hildebrandt as they comeback. Raiders dropped to a 2-4-1 overall S.D. picked up the 13th and 14th overall The Red Raider’s only goal came record, 0-1 in the GPAC. Northwestern won the meet with finishes for the Raiders. Sophomore from senior Aron Pall on a pass NW will play at Concordia on a total of 36 points. Dordt came in Leslie Stover wound up 17th overall from senior Ben Karnish in the Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2:00 p.m. second with 55. after running 20:48. 69th minute. Sophomore Jonathan Senior Charity Miles finished Junior Allison Weeldreyer and second overall with a time of sophomore Corrine Muyskens Illness, inexperience plague men’s cross country 19:20 and senior Sara Hess placed also finished in under 21 minutes. The Northwestern men’s cross who placed 75th (31:58) and 77th fourth with 19:41. Senior Jenna Weeldreyer ran a 20:48 to place country team had a rough start to (32:48), respectively, and sophomore Sorensen finished in eighth place 18th, while Muyskens placed 21th the season last Saturday at the NXN Araya Assfaw, who ran 33:54 to with a time of 20:03 and junior with 20:57. Heartland Invitational in Sioux place 85th.

Teresa Scholten finished right Falls, S.D. Health issues beleaguered Iowa Western won the meet with PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW a few top runners, and six of the eight a score of 56. Dordt was second with Joe Clark shot an 82 on Monday’s GPAC Women’s soccer opens conference Red Raiders who crossed the finish 58, followed by USF with 59. Qualifier meet. play with loss to Sioux Falls line were running their first college Next up, the Raiders travel to eight-kilometer race. The other two Crete, Neb., on Sept. 25 for the Dean Women’s golf places The Red Raider runners are only in their second year White Invitational hosted by Doane second then first at women opened GPAC on the team. College. play on Wednesday S o p h o m o r e GPAC meets night with a 0-1 loss to Sean Guthmiller A team score of 346 put the Red the University of Sioux led NW to a sixth Raiders in fourth place after the first Falls. Northwestern had place finish out of GPAC qualifier in Mitchell, S.D. seven shots in the game eight teams with 156 Senior Maggie Rozenboom compared to USF’s nine. points. Guthmiller is in seventh place in the GPAC F r e s h m e n A l l i ran the race in 28:47 tournament with an 11-over 83. D u n k e l b e r g e r a n d and placed 24th Junior Andria Hinz is sitting in Hannah Jensen each had out of 93 runners. 11th after shooting a 84. Senior Sara two shots on goal, while Freshman Ben Bosch Horn carded an 88 to tie for 15th and freshman Kate Fonte and made his college freshman Taylor Kline is tied for senior Annaliese Forgey debut finishing in 24th with a 91. Sophomore Kayla each had one. 27th place with Johnson’s 94 was good enough to S e n i o r W e n d y a time of 28:58. put her in a 32nd place tie. Hofmeyer had one save Sophomore Jesse Northwestern won the Doane in 20 minutes in the Baldwin finished Invite by one stroke over Midland goal, while freshman 30th with 29:07. Lutheran at Wilderness Ridge Ariel Watts made four Other newcomers Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., on saves in 70 minutes and included freshman Wednesday, Sept. 15. allowed one goal. The Zach Wittenberg, The Raiders shot a 360 to loss dropped NW to a 2-5 who placed 45th squeak by Midland Lutheran’s 361. overall record. (29:54), sophomore Rozenboom won the individual title The Raiders will Andrew Lichter, after she carded an 84, her best score travel to Seward, Neb. on who finished 60th of the season, and tied for fourth PHOTO BY AUSTIN KING PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Saturday, Sept. 18, to take (30:39), freshmen place with an 88. Horn tied for Ann Calsbeek maneuvers around her Bellevue opponent on Concordia at noon. Chris Meyers and Jesse Baldwin strains for the finish line at the first cross country seventh with a 91 and Hinz carded at the game last Saturday. meet of the season in Sioux Falls. Despite fighting an illness, Josh Horstman, Baldwin placed 30th out of 93 runners. a 97 to tie for 21st.