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"I started on Christmas day, • • Since that time, student volun- which was very appropriate," he • * * * * * •• teers have joined a regular core said. "It was like welcoming ••• group of faculty and staff the people into the inn." • • fourth Saturday of each month Hillmer noted that for the CSP • Labtop Causing . photo by Lindsay Hartleben • • Ka Youa Vue, Yordanos Kiflu, and Bamby (Ying) Vang dish up help during the school year. Barb volunteers going to the center, • Chaos • Saturday Nov. 22 at Dorothy Day. Schoenbeck, their work is not • • • page...2 • By Lindsay Hartleben of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. On professor of early about "middle class • • childhood "A lot of tim es, people voyeurism." • • any given night in St. Paul, about • • Wearing a grimy winter coat and 200 people will sleep outside. education, has can either pay rent or "There are those • President Hoist's • a well-worn stocking hat, a man This chilly Saturday morning is been serving since buy food. In Minnesota, who are led by their • . they can't a fford to do faith to help the • letter to CSP • comes in from the cold to get a just like every other day of the 1991. • • "A lot of vets bot h." less fortunate, not • hot pancake breakfast at the year when Catholic Charities and • page...3 • Dorothy Day Center in down- a dedicated team of volunteers come in, mentally -Barb Sch oenbeck just to feel smug • • ill people, a lot of • and superior about • • town St. Paul. Perhaps a recent prepare food and provide a warm • immigrant, possibly a drug addict sanctuary for the needy of St. low income and people working themselves," Hillmer said. • 'Crimes' Review • for minimum wage," Schoenbeck "People get to be useful. It's • • or maybe a former businessman, Paul. Though primarily for adult • page...4 • he is just one of 21,000 homeless men, the Dorothy Day Center is said. "A lot of times, people can important to be able to say, 'I did • • either pay rent or buy food. In something to help people."' • individuals in Minnesota, one of Ramsey County's shelters • .• according to the Nov. 16 edition that offers showers, healthcare, Minnesota, they can't afford to Through her experience with • Advent Devotion do both." helping serve, Schoenbeck has • • • page...5 . New Bookstore: Individuals utilizing the center become even more aware of the • • are a small portion of Minnesota's American way of life. • • • • homeless population, 38% of "We are such a consumer • Winterize Your • Bigger, Better Spaces whom the Pioneer Press cited as society; we have more than we • • being diagnosed with a mental need," Schoenbeck said. Noting • Car • By Debbie Burke space is large enough to hold the • • illness. Furthermore, 50% of the • The bookstore is moving. With entire bookstore inventory. In the Dorothy Day continued page 2 • page...6 • the start of spring semester in late past, CSAL and CSHS students • • January, the bookstore will no had to call ahead in order to get • • longer be located in the basement their books so that bookstore em- • Volleyball 2nd in •• • • of the Student Union. According ployees could get the books from • Nation • to bookstore manager Anthony storage. With the new store, all stu- • • • page...7 • Ross, there will be a "bigger and dents' books will be on hand. Ad- • • better bookstore." It will have a ditional convenience will be of- • • • • new home in the lower level of the fered through the expansion of gift • Senate News • old library building, which will be items and clothing, including bap- • • • "more accessible," Ross said. tism gifts and better food options. • page...8 • Location, however, will not be the The bookstore will still have pro- • • • • store's only improved feature. The motions such as "Pigskin Mon- • • new bookstore will have two credit days," and discounted photo de- • • • • card machines with faster process- velopment. The bookstore staff and • • ing speed. Ross said that this developers are also open to any photo by Debbie Burke • • means "no more waiting." suggestions from students, fac- • 44 • New bookstore will move next to Library below the Buenger • Is • Currently, Ross said the book- ulty and staff. • ,:: • Education center. The move will take place during the winter • • store has "hit its limit," but the new break• • • • • • • • N, • Operation Christmas Child: Hope in a Shoebox • • By Eric Cannedy the gospel message, too," Randolph said. center located in Minneapolis. At this location, • • • ;, ";fir • Volunteering for Operation Christmas Child is students go through the shoeboxes to scan for • rie7 ',,,1 • Thanks to Concordia students, shoeboxes will simple for anyone. First, a shoebox is wrapped inappropriate items, such as war-related toys, • 10,..4, • perishables, etc., and then prepare them for • .,.' • bring joy to children throughout the world this in Christmas paper. Then, depending on the • ( • Christmas. By taking part in a ministry called gender and age range desired for the recipient, shipment. Samaritan's Purse staff and partners • • Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by the box is filled with presents including things will then hand-deliver the shoe box gifts to • .,1%> • • J Ulabi> ' ', • Samaritan's Purse, students will send shoeboxes like small toys, school supplies, hygiene items needy children. • 1.,, • and a variety of other items. Once the box is Operation Christmas Child is a project of in- • 4'10 • filled with gifts and Christian literature to chil- • ik '.,. dren in various countries. Approximately seven assembled, packers are asked to put $5 in an ternational Christian relief organization • r4 OD Samaritan's Purse, headed by Franklin Graham. h' ' • million suffering children in more than 100 coun- envelope in the box to cover the cost of ship- ..is. 1 • tries on six continents will receive personal, gift- ping the box overseas. Once it is packed, rub- The organization is currently working in 100 4°':7(41( , • •4, , i ■ *t • filled shoe boxes through this project. For many ber-banded shut and the Operation Christmas countries, including Afghanistan, where after • . , • of these children, the gift will be the first present Child label is affixed, the box can be dropped the fall of the Taliban, the organization estab- • ?'k(t • • • they have ever received. off at a collection site. lished a hospital, rebuilt several schools, and • • Junior Stephanie Randolph participated in The shoe boxes will be filled and donated by helped build hundreds of homes. Samaritan's • • • • Operation Christmas Child this year, and was millions ofpeople in 10 countries: United States, Purse is also working in numerous countries • • excited to be a part of a ministry that affects the Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, the devastated by HIV/AIDS to help bring relief, • • • • lives of children all over the world. "Operation Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Swit- education and hope to the victims and orphans • • Christmas child is an incredible ministry. Chil- zerland, and Finland. Some Concordia students of the pandemic. • • • • dren don't just receive presents; they receive are volunteering at the national processing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NEWS • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••••••••••• Computers Causing Chaos?

by Shiloh McClelland issues have been vehemently discussed screen and typing on Instant Messenger," irony of such a solution: "If restrictions are amongst students and professors. Johnson said. "From a student's perspective, laid down, [they] should he carefully thought A visitor in the back of almost any class- For the Nov. 12 Faculty Senate meeting, I do not think that the teachers should have through, for it makes me then wonder... why room might witness the following scenario: Dr. David Bredehoft, Chair of the Faculty the responsibility to make us learn in their did they put wireless units in the classroom." a student playing Jeopardy on their laptop, Senate, invited Student Senate to participate class. We are pay- Most faculty members another having a deep discussion with a in a roundtable discussion regarding the ing a lot of money also prescribed a more friend via Instant Messenger, others with misuse of laptops during class and possible to come to school moderate solution than notes on the screen, or solutions. Accord- and if people want restricting use. perhaps a project for an- ing to Dr. Basma to spend that "Basically, I think it's other class. The professor, Ibrahim DeVries, money to sit and the duty of the profes- on the other hand, having Faculty Senate is a play a computer sor to say, don't use prepared information for representative body game, then I think them, if they sense they students, sees only an en- that addresses issues that they should be are being used for tire classroom of black brought up by stu- allowed to do it." other-than-class pur- boxes staring back at dents, faculty or On the other hand, poses. But I wouldn't them. staff on campus and there are those make it a hard and fast Issuing a laptop to each strives to uphold the who simply use rule across the campus full-time student and hav- mission of the uni- their machines in place of the traditional to themuse or not to use them," ing the campus equipped versity. notebook. Heginbotham said. "Because during one of with wireless Internet has Student Senate "Many students, including myself, use their my classes, I've seen it used for magnificent meant convenience for students and faculty, President Andrew Johnson was at the dis- computer to take notes while the teacher is purposes. In my Dickinson seminar, for ex- but lately more issues have emerged regard- cussion to represent the student body. talking and use it as a reference to review ample, the computer is a huge educational ing such technology. Should computers be "It is fairly obvious where professors stand previous work," junior Ryan Steffen said. asset." used during class'? Should there be restric- on this issue. No one is in favor of standing "However, we are all human and students One professor described a way she learned tions on their use'? Should professors be al- up in front of a class and teaching to a class- should respect their professors even if they to incorporate laptop use into class rather lowed to ban them from their classes'? These room full of people staring at a computer are completely bored." than banning it. A strong concern among both faculty and When DeVries noticed that students al- students is disrespect shown when using ways had music on their laptops before class Dorothy Day continued from page 1 laptops for things other than class while a and during break, she began a norm of ask- profesSor is trying to communicate informa- ing, "Who's our break music person today?" a breakfast patron toting a wheeled trickle-down effect," Freeman said. tion to students. during break. "[I find] interactive, funny suitcase, she said, "All his worldly "We've had to make some changes.' "I think if students knew that having a ways to incorporate it in class," DeVries said. possessions are on four wheels. Even You always run into obstacles, but you laptOp open and working on. it on something DeVries also felt that professors' should use our free time revolves around shopping have to learn to deal with them." other than the -class is kind of like bringing a the syllabus to make an initial statement of and getting 'stuff.' Coming here [and In addition to the regularly served novel and opening it up and reading it in expectations before computer use becomes seeing what others have] really focuses meals, the Dorothy Day Center also front of the professor, or doing crossword a problem. "Faculty are reacting instead of my life. There's very little difference offered a Thanksgiving dinner for puzzles while the professor is trying to lead being proactive," she said. "A lot of us have between us and them. Your PhD counts clients, and a tradition upheld by the a discussion, I don't think they would think learned that it would be more beneficial in for diddly squat in here." volunteers from Milwaukee Charity that would be okay," Dr. Eleanor the future to be proactive by incorporating Clarence Freeman, kitchen coordinator Plus is to provide a Christmas "feast." Heginbotham of the English department said. it in the class structure or laying down rules at the center, has seen a lot in his 12 Over the years, volunteers like Beyond this being for it at the begin- years of cooking and organizing Schoenbeck and Hillmer have encoun- an issue of respect ning." volunteers. tered a variety of unique people at the for faculty, it is also Other solutions fac- "It's fun. Sometimes it gets a little shelter, such as a former Juilliard an issue of respect ulty, staff, and stu- hectic, having to deal with different student who played the flute for the for fellow students. dents have come up groups all the time, so you have to be New York symphony, bilingual and Communication with are: requesting flexible. I think I do a good job," trilingual clients, and Schoenbeck has studies professor Dr. that wireless hook- Freeman said. seen some people regularly since she Marilyn Reineck ex- ups be unplugged in As the only paid staff person in the began over ten years ago. Reflective of plained her concern their classroom, clos- kitchen, Freeman coordinates various the Pioneer Press statistic that 95% of that computer use is ing students' laptops groups such as CSP, the University of people die while homeless, they often inhibiting other stu- manually, and indi- St. Thomas, Macalester College and hear of clients whom they've served dents' learning. vidually addressing area churches that make up the "neigh- pancakes, sausage and cereal have "Along with other persistent students. borhood volunteers," but there are also died. profs, I'm particu- Dr. Wilbur Thomas, client volunteers who come in from the With the shelters in Ramsey County larly frustrated when students misuse their however, describes an intentional solution. street to help. showing more demand for services for laptops by playing games or checking e-mail He feels that there should be a "One-cam- "I've learned a lot over the years I've the homeless than normal lately, when they are supposed to be participating pus response" to the use of laptops in class. been here. Working with different Concordia volunteers will continue to in group work because that negatively af- He prescribes an educational approach that people and different volunteer groups do their part monthly at the Dorothy fects others," Reineck said. Another con- would be repeated every year. The goal of has helped me develop a better attitude Day Center. cern expressed professors is that by having the educational event would be to say to toward people and a better understand- "All we have to do is feed people in a the Internet available in class during tests students, "We have a culture here. We don't ing of others," Freeman said. very clean, very controlled, very and quizzes may increase the temptation and tolerate cheating, and we prefer politeness On weekends, Freeman said most regulated environment," Hillmer said. ability for students to cheat. in the classroom." groups bring their own food to prepare, "Then where do they go from here? DeVries feels that there may be a deeper- Others pointed out the possibility that the but during the week the shelter has to Where do they get their next meal? A rooted reason for this use of laptops during supposed lack of respect comes from differ- purchase food, a task that has proved lot of people spend most of their time class than boredom alone. ing views of what respect entails. "What I more difficult since funding to the waiting to have their next meal provided "Faculty need to recognize that there's a think is that somehow we need to have a shelter has been cut back. for them when they would much rather bit of kgeneration gap. More and more stu- culture of respect, where all people realize "It's been a little difficult, it's the be able to provide for themselves." dents have grown up totally immersed in what is respectful use of technology," Dr. the electronic lifestyle," DeVries said. Susan Pratt said. "Maybe it's possible that some people are With the educational approach described taking class notes while (Ming a friend about by Thomas, the hope is that a culture of The SWORD staff wishes the class." respect could be created, and students' On the other hand, Dr. Eric LaMott, Vice needs as growing professionals and indi- President of Information Technology, as- viduals could also be met this way. "The community a blessed Christmas. serted that people are more able to attend to idea of college is to develop [students] into one thing at a time. Because some see this mature adults. I don't know if we help that Peace on Earth to all. as a lack of respect and hindrance to learn- by forcing you to shut the thing down. I ing, the option of placing restrictions on use guess I come down with a strong educa- has been discussed. tional approach—what is proper classromp Student Travis Banwart pointed out the etiquette," Thomas said. The SWORD — 2 ED/TOR/ALS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I President s Wish I Peace to You Time out! In athletics, "Time out!" usually means indi- Time management skills advance in rank from luxury to good laugh lets the air out of academic tires about to ex- viduals and the team need a moment for reflection, refocus necessity. We know that we'll be busy; now we must plan plode. In addition, 1 find worship and prayer help me face and rest. When the challenges are great and the pressures also to be productive. Set priorities and time goals in your pressure. I don't know how I'd survive without the little are real, human nature benefits from schedule in order to meet deadlines. An prayer chapel under the Buenger Education Center steps. My prayer for you is that you will do well and even enjoy the "time out." In the summer, at the end "all night - er" may come from poor plan- of the day 1 spend time in my garden. "My prayer for you is that ning and may result in fatigue related in- days as we count down the fall semester. Somehow the time with the plants you will do well and even ferior work. All work and no pleasure can Finally, remember that after the "time out" comes the time enables me to relax no matter what enjoy the days as we count also dull the brain. Plan for time to relax for energetic engagement. Do well on your papers and tests. with friends. Simply lean back in your Enjoy the semester break! Return in January, eager to learn. happened in a pressure packed down the fall semester." schedule. chair from time to time to loosen the men- Since this may be the final Sword edition, I wish you a Merry At this time of the year, Concordia s -President Hoist tal muscles. A little humor can also go a Christmas, Happy New Year and meaningful semester break. is pressure packed. The end of the long way. My son attended Cal. Tech. God's blessings to you one and all. semester marches with the cadence which is infamous for the pressure on of a firing squad aiming at us with deadlines for grade- students. Students "beat the system" by having non-stop President Bob Hoist determining tests and papers. cartoons during final test week in the student union! A Christmas All A Call to Action Year Long by Andrea Fasanello time and time again, said Orchard. Currently, all of the blue recycling bins on campus are to be used as recy- by Janelle Cotter Recently, as I enjoyed a late dinner at a local Perkins, I cling bins, but it is up to students, faculty and staff to overheard a comment by a college student at a nearby treat them as such. Some departments on Concordia's It is the Christmas season. You can tell by the commer- table. campus separate paper recyclables from their other trash, cials for the Salad Shooter, Chia Pet and The Clapper. There "My high school didn't recycle. We had the cans for it, and maintenance takes it to our campus recycling are donation buckets for the Salvation Army, Christmas but they were emptied into the regular dumpster with the dumpsters. presents for needy children, and billboards that profess rest of the trash," she said. She continued with this Recycling dumpsters?? We have recycling dumpsters? "Peace on Earth, Good Will TowardAll." It is time for Christ-, comment: "I don't think the administration ever wanted Yes Concordia, there are two green recycling dumpsters mas spirit. . - . . . to recycle in the first place. It was just a front to make the on campus for all of us to use. There is one located in Lot What exactly is Christmas spirit? Just look at any sea- students feel better about being 'environmentally ac- A, next to the Dining Hall and OHSCO, and there is an- sonal cartoon and you'll know. Rudolph learns the power tive."' other one, in the Student Union driveway. Orchard told of acceptance. Garfield discovers that, "It's not the giving; 1 played these comments over and over again in my me that anyone can take their recyclables, unsorted, to it's not the getting; it's the loving." And, possibly most head. I wondered about Concordia and why it seems one of these green dumpsters, and they will be taken to a -.accurate is Charlie Brown's lesson. Linus takes the stage that our recycling bins always have regular trash in them recycling center, at the Christmas pageant to tell the story of Jesus, and and never only recyclables. Were the blue recycling bins Now that we have this information, what do we do with because of the gift of the Savior there should be "peace on everywhere just a tactic to make the students feel envi- it? As students, faculty and staff, we need to take the earth, good will toward all." I seem to be sensing a trend ronmentally responsible and active? responsibility ourselves to keep our recycling bins free here...peace. But why is it that peace (ironically our theme I took my concerns to the Assistant Director of Custo- of contamination and to remind others of that responsi- of the year) should be found only at Christmas? dial and Security Services, Jim Orchard. I asked him why bility. My mom's favorite seasonal song reinforces this thought. I never see the contents of the blue recycling bins set Some students are already taking action. Last week, "One night a year we believe in peace on earth. One night aside from the regular refuse. I asked him about recy- resident student Kali Williams took the idea of recycling a year we hail our Savior's birth. I wish every night the cling plans for Concordia past, present, and future. I cans to the women on her floor, Luther 2 North. A sign whole year through could be like Christmas Eve." This asked him to uphold or refute the rumor that "we don't was posted over the recycling bin about only putting Barbara Mandrel] 1984 hit is true. We take time out of our recycle at Concordia." aluminum cans in it, and the residents are keeping one lives one night a year to spend time with family, go to I found the answers Orchard gave pleasantly surpris- another accountable as well. "We originally decided to church, and wish peace on earth, good will toward all. One ing. The reason the contents of the recycling bins are do it to make money," said Williams. But seeing the can night a year. never set aside from the bags of normal trash is simple: recycling to be successfully implemented, the residents I encourage you to celebrate the Christmas spiritlong People ignore that the bin is for recycling and throw non- of Luther 2 North also want to set aside a "paper only" after the decorations are down and Chia Pet commercials recyclables into it. "The moment one person puts a sand- recycling bin. no longer infiltrate the airwaves. Sing "Joy to the World" wich or candy wrapper in a recycling bin, it becomes Its time to take action, Concordia! We, as individuals, in March. Have a family feast in September. Let Linus's regular trash," stated Orchard. CAN make a difference by keeping one another account- lesson carry you past Christmas Eve; pray for peace on The Maintenance Operations staff used to post a lami- able about being environmentally responsible. As the earth and good will toward all every day of your life. Cel- nated sign at every recycling bin stating that the bin was early 1990s superhero, Captain Planet, would say, "The ebrate the spirit of Christmas more than one night a year. to be used ONLY for recycling. The signs were ignored power is Yours!" Peace be to you University Presidents Help Build Habitat House

By Eric Cannedy labor towards the house. "We are very excited to have all the presidents come and The Twin Cities Campus Chapters (TCCC) of Habitat build on our house," said James Westin, member of Twin for Humanity held their second annual President's Build Cities Campus Chapters representing the University of Min- on Saturday, December 6,2003. College presidents and nesota. "This allows the presidents to see what we as stu- high school principles joined their students dents do and take part in building a Habitat to help build the third TCCC sponsored Habi- home." The TCCC schools include: University of tat house, 5 minutes away from CSP campus "This allows the presidents Minnesota, Hamline University, Concordia on Sherburne Avenue. Dr. Cheryl Chatman, to see what we as students Executive Vice President and Dean of Diver- do and take part in building University, Macalester College, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Central High School, sity, represented President Hoist at a Habitat home." Mounds Park Academy and St. Thomas Saturday's build, because the president was -James Westin out of town. Academy. The event started at 9 a.m. with a brief cer- Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to elimi- emony containing speeches from school representatives nating poor housing in our community and making decent, as well as TCCC and Twin Cities Habitat representa- affordable housing a matter of conscience. Concordia is in tives. The opening was followed by students and presi- its first year as a Campus Chapter. For more information on dents working on the house that will be completed by becoming involved with the CSP campus chapter of Habitat mid-February. Construction on the house began in Sep- for Humanity, email [email protected] . tember with members of the TCCC contributing hours of photo by Eric Cannedy The SWORD 3 TS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • 'Luther' Earns `Crimes' Steals Hearts Students Admire by Lindsay Thirtieben when the three Magrath sisters were re- Guthrie's 'Othello' Mixed Reviews united for the first time in several years. Though the majority of theatre-related After setting out to make it big singing in by Mandy Beaudin buzz on campus this fall surrounded California, middle sister Meg came back by Paul Brutscher "Godspel I," "Crimes of the Heart," the to tiny Hazlehurst upon hearing the news Approximately 40 CSP Introduction to Lit- student-directed play, deserved attention of Babe's trouble •.vith the law. Their mo- erature students attended Shakespeare's It is with trepidation that I endeavor to as well. Directed by senior Jeremy Davis, mentary cheerfulness soon segued into tragic drama "Othello" at the Guthrie Lab on review a movie about the life and work of a the play had a small cast and an uncom- melancholy as the women discussed their man whom this university holds such in high November 17. To quote the Star Tribune, plicated set, but the play's plot and the unhappy lives. regard, whose stern but honest face looks this classic "is sickeningly beautiful." Stu- characters involved proved to be quite Offbeat Meg was played by Debbie out at us from building decorations, a statue, dents discovered the tense production kept complex. Braun, who smoked onstage as she re- and even bobblehead dolls on the Concordia them interested in love, deception, good, evil, From the moment the Beatles's song counted her story of singing failure and scene. We, as an institution have a huge jealousy, and—in the end—murder for over "Say it's Your Birthday" faded out and mental breakdown in California. Michelle amount of fondness as well as respect for three hours. Jenn Halbrook entered the scene of the Wegner portrayed Babe as a detached, this German ex-monk. We are proud of him, "Othello" is simple to understand. It's simple Mississippi kitchen as plain Lenny peculiar girl, somewhat unconcerned with and do not want to see him portrayed as a about an African man named Othello (played Magrath, it was-evident that she was no the fact that she shot her husband. neurotic action hero any more than we want by Lester Purry) who is a general in the Ve- stranger to disappointment. Romantic moments also brightened the to see him as a dusty academic who hap- netian army. In the beginning of the play he Slowly, the sad particulars of Lenny's mood of the play, as Andy Dramstad pened to be in the right place at the right is commissioned to lead the army against time. life were revealed. She's alone on her 30th played Meg's former love interest, Doc the Ottoman invasion of Cyprus. Othello Well, if they wanted a perfect visual like- birthday, has a shrunken ovary, her fa- Porter. Paul Modderman's character, the secretly marries Desdemona, a white daugh- ness of Martin Luther (otherwise known to ther ran out when she was young, and sharp lawyer Barnette Lloyd, took a little ter of senator Brabantio (who is played by many students of this university as "Da her mother hung herself and the cat 16 more interest in Babe's case than simply Nathaniel Fuller). The plot thickens when Man"), those responsible for this movie years ago. To make matters worse, her defending her. Even lonely Lenny got up Othello does not promote his best friend lago could have cast comic/musician Jack Black beloved horse was struck by lightning the courage to reconnect with a past boy- to be his "right hand man" but another of- as the cleric. Take a look at any portrait, and her youngest sister Babe has just friend, her confidence boosted by her ficer Cassio (Robert Berdahl). Motivated statue, or bobblehead of Luther and tell me shot her husband because she "didn't caring sisters. by resentment and jealousy, lago hatches a I'm wrong. like his looks." "Crimes of the Heart," written by Beth plot to destroy Othello's life by making As it stands, a more accomplished and With all those depressing details, it Hanley and a 1981 Pulitzer Prize winner, Othello think Desdemona and Cassio are photogenic actor was cast, not the least of would seem this production would be all was a sad but funny look at a broken having a love affair. the many artistic licenses taken in this at- tragedy. On_the contrary, it was full of family's attempts to rebuild their relation- lago, who, is wonderfully played by Bill tempt to bring the story of Luther to the comedy, though most of it was dark hu- ships. Tragedy was in their past, it screen once again. McCallum, is one of the most wicked and mor. brought them together, and could have The movie begins with our hero wander- sneaky characters you would ever want to Many laughs came from the antics of occurred again due to Babe's suicide at- ing alone down a country road in a thunder- watch. You love him for his funny remarks the women's busybody cousin Chick, tempt. They had to work through their storm, looking for all the world like a mud- and gestures, but hate him for his vulgar played by Becky Hanson. Chick talked feelings and discuss their wants for them- caked member of the Monty Python crew, language and the web of deception he is fast and wasn't afraid to hold anything selves and each other, but the Magrath promising to dedicate his life to God if he is weaving to ensare Othello and Desdemona. back. sisters eventually came to terms with their allowed to live. With similarly Python-esque Despite lago's villainy, McCallum's perfor- One happier moment of the play was chaotic lives. abruptness, our story is fast-forwarded, mance seduces the audience into regarding showing Luther cloistered and praying, as him as wickedly charming. an Augustinian monk. Purry gives an excellent performance as The "trendy" way of making historical vi- Othello. His acting emphasizes how calm, sionaries more human is to place them on Concert Promotes Peace relaxed and sophisticated Othello is at the shaky ground, mentally, or spiritually. Thus, of "Silent Night" and "Dona Nobis Pacem." by Janelle Cotter beginning of the play—before his mind is the monk is shown in several instances to The pieces were used to communicate the poisoned by jealousy. As soon as lago starts behave in a way that might be classified to- need and want of peace as a plea, a cry and a War and peace were evident on the screen his plot to ruin Othello's life you can see day as schizophrenic, wrestling with the comfort. Audience members wept openly. and in the music of the 2003 Christmas con- how much Othello changes into a crazy love devils and doubts about which he wrote so cert "Sleep in Heavenly Peace." Pictures One of the more moving pieces was "Prayer sickened maniac blinded by lago's false frequently in a visceral way. of war torn Iraq, Vietnam, World War 11, the of the Children," sung by a men's chorus words. I had no problem with this portrayal. In Oklahoma City Bombing and the World and signed by sophomore Jessica Brinkley. One of the best actors in the drama has to my opinion it was very believable that a man Trade Center proceeded paintings of the They sang, "Empty eyes with no more tears who made such bold steps against social be Virginia Burke, who plays Emilia. Burke peace of the nativity from artists around to cry, turning heavenward toward the light, mores might have private moments of crazi- captivates her audience with her sensible the world. The concert opened with the crying 'Who will help me feel the love again?' ness. We are given a glimpse at them here. portrayal of Desdemona's assistant, even Christus Chorus, Jubilate Choir and or- But if I should die before I wake, I pray my The production values are lush. Much of though her role is relatively minor. Emilia, chestra made of professionals, faculty soul to take.'" the action is filmed at the locales of the ac- who is married to evil lago, unknowingly members and students playing the first The music, artwork, and emotion appealed tual events, and costumes, from the grimy contributes to Desdemona's demise by giv- movement of Ralph Vaughn Williams "Dona to those in attendance. "The diversity of the homespun of the peasant folk to the gilded ing lago some evidence he needs to make Nobis Pacem." This was the launching music showed an appreciation of a variety of armor of the Vatican guards, appeared won- Othello believe Desdemona is guilty of adul- call of war and the opening petition for cultures and of different disciplines," said derfully authentic. tery. As the play develops, however, her Cheryl Chapman, Executive Vice President Ultimately, this movie seems to be trying peace. bond to unjustly accused Desdemona in- Insistent percussion of four drums pulsed and Dean of Diversity. to go two directions at once. It is trying to tensifies and her loyalty to lago falters. With the sounds of war: machine guns, helicop- "It did more than just appeal to an apprecia- appeal to the average popcorn viewers un- her funny jokes and intense sorrow, Virginia tion for performance; it called our minds to familiar with Martin Luther by moving the ters, tanks, bombs and marching footsteps. really grabs her audience whenever she is action quickly along and provoking gut re- The cacophony of "Liftoff' (a meditation the state of affairs of the world as well as to on stage. actions to the hypocrisy of the Vatican at on war) was echoed by several renditions our calling as Christians," said Chapman. This four hundred year-old play is a must that time, and by giving thought provoking see when it comes to CSP in January. De- characterizations that beg further explora- ception, love, hate, murder, and chaos: what tion to people who know Luther. What Got Culture? makes Luther tick'? How did his patronization else can you ask for in a play? of the former nun Katherine develop into a romance? Those more literate and knowledgeable Holiday Events Calendar The GUTHRIE THEATER produces "A Christmas Carol" ev- about Luther may find the movie truncated by Lisa Magnuson ery year, and every year it can be hard to get tickets. This and want more depth, while mainstream au- diences might find the movie too dry and Make sure to fill up your December weekends attending some fun Christmas staple based on the story by Charles Dickens runs smart in some places. On the bright side, holiday events. Get in the Christmas spirit! until Dec. 28, $18-53. there may have been more footage shot that The ORDWAY THEATER's Main Hall's production of"Oliver" sounds CONCORDIA's Music Department presents its "Christmas was cut from the final version. Wait for the like a great show. This classic novel-turned-musical makes "[Charles] Choral Vespers" concert. Get in the festive spirit before leaving special edition DVD, Lutherans. Dickens' Lgreatest characters come to life," says the Ordway. Dec. 9- for the Christmas break. Dec. 15, 7:30pm. I must confess that this is the only Martin 28, $40-60. And don't forget to venture back to campus for "Othello." It is Luther movie I have ever seen. So by de- Also at the Ordway, the McKN IGHT THEATER's "Nutcracker Not- the firs, stop on the Guthrie Theater's national tour with the fault, it is th best. "Luther" is an opulent So-Suite: Ballet of the Dolls" is billed as "America's most outrageous production, which premiered in October at the Guthrie Lab. Jan. historical and religious drama that is just too Nutcracker." This version of the holiday standard stars Barbie and Ken 9-10, 7:30pm. Student tickets are $4 at the door. See SWORD short for me. I give it three and a half stars characters who come to life. The Ordway says that it is "hilarious" and review in this issue. 4"40,1)*1 out of five. "most imaginative." Dec. 10-31, $32-41. -)Ro r !,. Elie SWORD — 4 • ••••• • •••• ■is e••■■• ■(•es00 0 e • etwo S •554ie e ••••• • ••••• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Devotion Harks Back to Jeremiah Student

by Dan Eichelburg people were taken from their home city and He has begun." Explores prevented from worshiping in the place It may not always seem like Jesus is Jeremiah 33:14-16 where they believed God dwelt. It may have present, but "in those days" when we need "The days are coming," declares the Lord, seemed as though they had no hope, but Him, and "at that time;" Jesus, "The Lord Different "when I will fulfill the gracious promise I Jeremiah wrote that God will do what is just Our Righteous," will comfort and strengthen made to the house of Israel and to the house and right. Judah was surely saved and us. Because Jesus is "the Lord our Righ- Denomonations ofJudah. In those days and at the time I will Jerusalem lived in safety. It may have teousness" we can trust that He will clothe make a righteous Branch sprout from David's seemed as though the Hebrew people were us with His righteousness, but it also means by Kari Olson line; he will do what is just and right in the abandoned by God, but God had promised that Jesus will deliver us. Just as God has land. In those days Judah will be saved and that he would deliver them with a righteous delivered His People in the past, he will con- Imagine yourself walking into a small brick Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name king. God fulfilled this promise in Jesus tinue to deliver us. During this Advent sea- church. There is a large cross at the entrance by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righ- son when we look upon Jesus we can see Christ. leading you into the nave and toward the teousness." There may be times when we feel like there that God has fulfilled His promises in the pews where you take a seat—as usual—in Advent is a time when people start to think is no hope. On 9-11, many people wondered past, and will continue to fulfill His prom- the back. There is a traditionally nice ser- of Christmas as well as the happiness, joy, if God had abandoned our nation. There ises to us. mon on servitude toward neighbors, and and hope that accompanies the season. may be times when we wonder if God is Prayer: when the service is finished there is fellow- People are happy in decorating their homes with us when we have several papers, Dear God, help me to see your work in my ship accompanied with bars. CSP church and buying presents for others.. We are projects, and tests due. Or, we may wonder life. Help me to rely on you to deliver me goers find this description common. Surpris- happy in celebrating the gift of Christ, and where God is in the midst of our toils or if he from the worries that trouble me. Help me to ingly, this scenario is not Lutheran, but rather hope in the future because of Christ's ful- even exists at all. But we know that God has see your work in my life as you cleanse me from a service at an interdenominational filled promise. Though this may be the sea- fulfilled his promises in the past when He with Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for all the church. Interdenominational churches have son to be jolly, it does not go without wor- sent Jesus into the world. We can continue promises that you have kept in the past, often been viewed as radical in comparison ries. to have hope in Christ that He will continue present and future; and Thank You for let- to some of the older religions, such as Ca- During the time that Jeremiah was written to fulfill His promises in our lives. "God will ting me know this through Your Son. In tholicism and Lutheranism. Faith Christian the Babylonian empire sacked and destroyed be with us always to the end of the age," Jesus' name, Amen. Church shares similar practices with tradi- Jerusalem's city and temple. The Jewish and "He will continue the good work that tional churches and also differences in par- ticular areas of worship. Praise through song takes up a large part of the service. Instead of hymns interwoven Secular Tradition Recalls Tenth Century into the service, the first hour is dedicated to contemporary musical worship. Similar to Wednesday night FISH, the congregation is by Morgan McLaughlin only nursed him on Wednesdays and Fridays, man with the white beard traveling around welcomed at this time to lift hands or clap and he fasted on the remaining days. Another in a reindeer pulled sleigh. We can attribute with the melody of the bongo and electric In 1999, the website www.Vote.com asked story says he halted a storm at sea to save three this image, and most of the others, to some guitar. Even if one is not accustomed to the more than forty-one hundred people, "Do you drowning sailors. During his lifetime, he advertising executives. lively setting, one quickly learns that vocal- believe in Santa Claus?" 66% voted yes. So adored children and often threw gifts anony- Now for the real question, is practicing ization is welcomed as prayers are also sung who is St. Nick and where did he come from'? mously into the windows of their homes. His the customs of Christmas sacrilegious? or stated in the midst of the music. father left him a fortune, which he used to help Most Christians believe St. Nicholas was Matt Kohl, the former campus ministry in- Lutheran and Catholic pastors are expected a Bishop from Asia Minor, who poor children. He grabbed the sword of an tern had some opinions on this. "In secu- to wear nothing less than the liturgical executioner to save the life died in the middle of the lar society I wouldn't call it necessarily gowns and robes in the traditional setting. of a political prisoner. He fourth century AD; how- sacrilegious...but the fact that it's been But Pastor Paul Shirek, who could be mis- brought back to life sev- ever, many religious his- commercialized can be disheartening." taken as a member of the congregation, takes eral children who had torians do not believe that It is safe to say that Kohl is very much the lectern in khakis and a silk shirt. Though been killed. he ever existed. These his- pro-Christmas and the positive effects he takes on a different look, the passionate During the tenth century, torians believe that St. Christmas has. Kohl, like many people, be- Pastor leads a familiar sermon. Paralleled with the writer Metaphrates Nicholas is an altered pa- lieves that Christmas is a celebration of giv- jokes and passages from the NIV, Paul as- collected and wrote many gan god. They believe St. ing, and we should always keep in mind serts the seriousness of a pastor as he re- traditional stories about St. Nicholas is a gestalt cre- that Jesus will always be the greatest gift to minds us of our duty to fulfill God's calling. Nicholas. In Europe dur- ation of the Greek god humankind, and Christmas is ultimately a Where silence and internal reflection coming the nineteenth century Poseidon, the Roman god celebration of his divine love and sacrifice. monly follows in traditionally based a man called Neptune, the Teutonic god During Christmas it is easy to lose sight churches, acclamations of "Amen!" and Christkindlein with the N ickar, and Befana of Italy of what the real meaning is. So, if you find "Hallelujah!" reinforce the sermon and en- help of a vertically chal- who was said to have filled yourself starting to focus on the bad ef- liven the congregation again to sing another lenged helper traveled around giving secret kids' stockings with presents. These histo- fects, or like the historians above, you start worship song before the service ends. gifts to children. Christkindlein eventually rians believe the Christian church created a to believe other negative things, just stop Aside from the routine of prayer, sermon, turned into Kriss Kringle. fictional life and death for the Bishop St. and look at the original meaning, and the and song, Faith Christian as an interdenomi- St. Nicholas's first real mention in the Nicholas of Myra, and an attendance to the good that is intended. Are the various national church practices other beliefs that United States is the 1600's. During the first council of Nicea. Christmas celebrations and traditions good are not so common. Divine healing is a time St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children 1600's, the Puritans in the U.S. made it ille- things, or are they sacrilegious? This is a within the service which allows those who gal to mention his name, but the immigrat- and sailors, and like all patron saints there are question that we each have to answer for are physically ill to approach the altar. The ing Dutch continued the legend. The 1900's stories of his amazing deeds. One such story our selves, not something that others can Pastor leads a prayer of faith accompanied saw the formation of the jolly red-suited fat is told of when he was an infant. His mother determine for us. by the laying of hands from members of the congregation. Baptism is celebrated outside of the actual service. Unlike Lutherans who CMS Retreats to Naomi Shelter believe in infant baptism, a baptism of complete submergence is performed only on by Ashley Staab this joyous event took place, the CMS team cabin, which would provide well deserved adults. According to Pastor Paul Shirek, the took over childcare responsibilities for the rest and relaxation. Although a bonfire had process requires a proclamation of faith and Concordia Mission Society stepped off night. This gave parents at the shelter an been planned, the group skipped the out- is followed by the "speaking of tongues" the streets and into the woods. A group of opportunity to enjoy the evening. side cold and enjoyed each other's fellow- from the baptized "as the Holy Spirit himself students took an overnight trip to stay at a Meanwhile, the CMS group of 11 outnum- ship inside. More relaxation followed through gives utterance." cabin in Wisconsin owned by Paul Mueller, bered the 10 children, who ranged in age the night and into the next morning. An at- There are many interdenominational a Professor of Outreach at Concordia. from three to eight years old. Despite con- tempt was made to bake Amish bread from churches within the St. Paul area. While not The weekend opened with a trip to the cerns, it was a rewarding experience for all scratch, but it came out of the oven in ques- all interdenominational churches may be the Naomi Shelter in downtown St. Paul. The who attended. The smiles of the children tionable results. same as Faith Christian, most churches are Naomi Shelter serves as a safe haven for matched the smiles of the Concordia stu- All in all, the weekend was a great suc- open to outsiders. By experiencing a church battered women and their children. Aside dents as they sang songs, shared a cess. Mueller insists that the cabin is avail- of a different denomination, one can better from this, it also allows the women who stay children's message, made placemats and able for another trip and CMS was invited to understand the reasons behind the differ- to have the opportunity to continue their decorated cookies. make a return performance at the Naomi Shel- ences as well as ways in which denomina- educational learning. A ceremony honored Then it was time to leave the city streets ter. Future plans will be posted on the calen- tions are connected through the Christian those who took part in this program. While in the dust. The group drove to Mueller's dar for all who are interested. Bible. The SWOWD --- 5 IETT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tow Truck Head Cold? Blame Locks of Love Tragedy: How to by Paul Brutscher I suppose they think my next move is to buy a suit, sell all my metal CDs and change my majui w accounting. Avoid Trouble The truth is, my hair is gone. As I expected, there is a good story to go along with it. by Megan Corson It may be the most well archived haircut in the history of this University, as I had two still cameras and a digital Freezing temperatures, snow and tow trucks worry many camcorder present to record my historic shearing. students as they finish finals. Winter is coming quickly, I called Cost Cutters on Grand to notify them I was and every person should be making slight modifications coming in to donate my hair for the Locks of Love orga- with his or her car, especially with Christmas break fast- nization. To those of you unfamiliar with the Locks of approaching. Jerry Corson, a service-writer at Rosedale Love program, it accepts donations of locks of hair of 10 Dodge, said, "Winterizing your car is basically looking it inches or more, to be used to make hairpieces for chil- over before winter to make sure everything is running prop- dren, mostly girls, who have suffered permanent or per- erly." sistent hair loss as a result of Alopecia Areata, a condi- photo by Tonya Simeone Before winter, a quick inspection should be done to your tion that causes the body's immune system to attack hair vehicle. The tire inflation varies with tire size, but most tires follicles and arrest the growth of hair on the body. The when one goes to a professional stylist to get a free should be between 32-35 pounds. Make sure that the car program provides restored confidence and a chance to haircut under the hospices of the Locks of Love pro- has the proper amount of transmission fluid, oil, anti-freeze face their peers not as a victim, but as a person. I as- gram, it is with the condition that the donated hair and windshield washer fluid. The proper type of oil for sumed they would chop the standard 10-inch donation remain at the establishment to be mailed in and put on winter is 5W30 and the anti-freeze needs to work to 34 braid from my ample stock and leave me looking as record. My coat was rightly held as collateral until below zero for Minnesota weather. Before pulling away from though I had some horrible mange. Instead, they pro- the missing hair donation surfaced. So I made a sec- CSP, check to make sure that the vehicle's windshield wip- vided a complete hair cut and styling, free of charge. ond trip, thanks to the deft driving skills of my friend ers, lights and brakes are working. Most car dealerships Being a stranger to hair cuts, I had to look at the book of Owen Rasmussen, back to Walther Hall to retrieve and small shops will perform the winterizing services. smug looking male models and select a style. The style the hair and return it to the charitable business. Places near CSP include: Heppner's Auto Body on book had all the greatest looks of 1984, from Duran Duran In the end, the misunderstanding was cleared up. Donohue Avenue, Latuff Bros., Inc. on University Avenue to the pompadour mullet. I chose MTV's Max Head- My head is very cold and I look like less like Brooke and Whitaker Buick Jeep/Eagle on University Avenue. room, as you can see if you encounter me in the street. Shields and more like a young Christopher Walken. Dealerships costs will vary depending on the make of the My stylist was quite personable, but adverse to being I am delighted, however, to have donated my hair to car and its needs. Whitaker Buick Jeep/Eagle estimates costs photographed. She did an excellent job and I strode out such a cause. I encourage anybody with a lot of hair as being $25 for an oil change, while flushing and adding bravely into the world with my new head, and my braid they don't know what to do with to look into this the proper anti-freeze costs $125. Whitaker's winterizing of hair in hand to be mailed at my earliest convenience. program. There are a number of salons and grooming services include checking all the fluids and rotating the However, when I reached home, I discovered I had for- places in the area that participate in the program, not tires. Cold temperatures and snow cannot be avoided this . gotten my beloved wool pea coat and raced back to get to mention a lot of people on this campus with razors winter, but waiting for a tow truck is avoidable. A quick it. To my shock, the stylist refused to surrender it, ask- and scissors who would jump at a chance to hone check of your vehicle now could avoid hassle later. ing what I had done with the lock of hair. Apparently, their skills.

photo by Debra Burke Create your Alison's Guide to Cheap Gifts own Christ- mas gifts by Alison Grosskopf O Fishing line, or other decorative string without ® A picture significant to the recipient Once you have all the supplies gathered the fun can be- spending a Being broke is no excuse for not giving Christmas gifts this year. Here is a quick, cheap way to make a memorable gin. Paint all the sticks white and sprinkle on some glitter fortune. Christmas tree decoration that will spark memories for years while it is still wet. After the sticks are dry connect four of to come. them to create a square. Place the photo in the square and What you need to make this ornament: cut it to fit. Glue the four sticks together and place the cut O Six coffee stirring sticks (free at coffee houses ev- photo behind them. After this the remaining sticks are ready erywhere) to be glued behind the square in a diagonal fashion. These O Glue (any kind should work) sticks should hold the picture in place while creating the ® White paint snowflake shape. Finally apply the string so it may be hung. O Glitter (preferably gold) Now you have a gift that will touch the heart of a loved one ® Pencil (without costing you a lot of money or taking a lot of time). "What is Your New Year's Resolution?"

Keith Scott Dr. Beilke Jill Kalvik "Get myself in gear, and get an internship." "Start going to church, and get closer to God!" "Make the Sword the best newspaper it can possibly be."

Aaron Taylor Peter Vang Adam Kroth "Not procrastinate." "Get into graduate school." "Stop picking on freshman football players." The SWORD '- 6 SAO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Concordia First: Volleyball Season Sterling Success

Football in Mineral Bowl by Adrian Perryman Juniors Joy Wubben and by Adrian Perryman bowl game after winning the NSIC Last Saturday was the last vol- Tia Lindberg championship. Since 2000 the leyball match played in the nation. and sopho- The CSP football team was un- game has had the top teams from The Golden Bears were playing for more Cailin able to hold on to a lead in order to the NSIC and MIAA conference, a national title in front of a national Terhaar were win its first- ever bowl game. Mis- which did not make it to the play- audience The goal for the team at all named to souri Western State College (8-3, offs, play against one another. Pre- the beginning of the season was the team. 7-2 MIAA) defeated the Golden vious NSIC bowl participants in- to be conference champions. Once Seniors Bears 24-14 in the 38th annual Min- clude Winona State and UMD. they acheived that goal, the team Kalivik and eral Water Bowl after scoring two Both team advanced to the play- went on to become the first-ever Horazdovsky unanswered touchdown in the offs the season following their NSIC Regional champs and earned "go out on a fourth quarter. CSP trailed the Grif- bowl game. a bid the the NCAA Elite Eight, good note" as fons for the majority of the game The game took place December host at the top seeded U of Cal San they put it, until running back Chris Washing- sixth in Excelsior Springs, Mis- Bernadino. leading the ton and quarterback James McNear souri. The team departed for the Along the way, they gamed sev- Bears to their both had runs for a touchdown with six hour bus trip early Thursday eral individual and team awards, as best season 10 minutes left in the fourth quar- morning. When they arrived in Ex- well as breaking numerous school ever. Kalvik ter. Multiple turnovers assisted in celsior Springs they received the records. First year head coach, was named to the CSP loss. Washington was star treatment. They had a police Brady Starkey was named the con- the Academic named Offensive MVP of the game. escort everywhere they went while ference and regional Coach of the All District V The game ended a record break- photographers snapped pictures of Year as voted on by his fellow third team, and ing season for the Golden Bears. the weekend's events. coaches across the nation. "I owe Horazdovsky They accepted a bid to their first Joe Peters, Mapson, Washing- it to my team," Starkey said. "The ends her CSP bowl game in school history and ton and McNear were all named to team ended its regular season de- career holding broke 37 individual and team the D2football.com all-Midwest stroying the record for win, post- the school photo by Jonathen Nekons records. Those records include a Region team. Head Coach Shannon ing a 32-4 (15-1 NSIC) mark. The record for digs. new all time leading rusher, Wash- Currier was an honorable mention team amassed a 21-match winning She is the only player ever to fin- Tournament seeded first before ington, a new all time leading re- candidate for Coach-of-the-Year. streak which stood as the longest ish with over 1000 digs and 1000 earning a tirp to the NCAA na- ceiver, Joseph Mapson, and new Four players, Peters, Dusty Kalis, in the nation in DiviSion II. kills. Kalvik owns the school tional tournament. team record for the most points Josh Prigge and Alan Turay, were The Bears posted five players to record in kills. The NCAA final match will be air, scored by a in a season with 399. named NSIC Alf-Academic Team. the all-NSIC first team. Seniors Jill The Bears hosted the NCAA Di- December 20, at I :30 on CBS. CSP gladly accepted a bid,to the Kalvik and Mandy Horzdovsky, vision II North Central Region Sandra Benitez Remembers 'The Weight of All Things' shared information with Dr. Debra American Book Award. Two au- confusion of the war. He stays Beilke's Introduction to Literature thors that have influenced her style with his grandfather after his classes and other attendees in the of writing have been John mother dies; both are neutral to the Buenger Education Center. Steinbeck, because of his sense of war. Benitez was born in 1941 and grew place, and Ernest Hemingway's use Benitez hopes that those who up in Mexico, El Salvador, and Mis- of words and ability to keep to the read this novel, especially those souri. She worked as a teacher and point. of college age, will be able to learn a translator until age 39. She always "The Weight of All Things" is a more about El Salvador, the war and had a love of books and stories, so story about war seen through the the reality of war and hardships she decided to take a writing class. eyes of a nine-year old boy named that real people have endured. She She began writing short stories and Nicolas Veras. The story is based hopes that seeing this incident eventually decided to write a novel. on the actual massacres in San Sal- through the eyes of a nine year old It took 13 years from the time she vador and along the Honduran boy will open our eyes to under- took her first writing class to the border in March and May of 1980. stand that war is real and it is not time Benitez's first novel, "A Place Nicolas's mother threw herself on merely alot of statistics. Benitez Where the Sea Remembers," won top of her son to save him from the says peace is the answer; the dev- by Elissa Reas campus Dec. 4 to discuss her the Barnes & Noble DiscoverAward torrent of bullets, one of which astating effects of war are seen in novel of war, hope, and faith. and the Minnesota Book Award and pierced her skull; she was killed. her novel through the eyes of Sandra Benitez, author of "The Drawing from her unique past and her second novel, "Bitter Grounds," Nicolas's hope and faith carry him Nicolas. Currently, Benitez lives in Weight of All Things," was on acclaimed writing career, Benitez was. published. It won the 1998 through the bombing, fighting, and Edina with her husband. Jennifer Haworth Becomes Director of Student Union

Haworth with suggestions, joining newly acquired equipment. by Robert Mangone groups by renovating Tier Three. brary Technology Center offer After meeting with the original many restructuring options. A a student task force, or just utilizing the available facilities and After years of neglect and disar- designers of CSP's award-winning Wellness Center is in the works ray, the Student Union has re- Student Union building, Haworth for the Union basement, as are photo by Robert Mangone gained its direction—literally. Jen- decided Tier Two needs to be more plans to create a new game room nifer Haworth now bears the daunt- accessible. with refurbished pool tables, air ing title of Director of Student "Many students don't even know hockey and ping-pong equipment. Union and Coordinator for Student that it's there," said Haworth. "A In essence, Haworth intends to Activities, an office that has been spiral staircase leading from the convert the Union into a haven of unfilled since the late nineties. main level to the second floor would comfortable study lounges and As a graduate of the University open up the space." meeting areas surrounded by of Wisconsin, Superior, Haworth Haworth also suggested ideas for stress relieving social activities. has experienced the vitality of a a permanent stage and sound sys- In order to move forward with high-traffic Student Union. She tem on tier two. Funding, she said, changes, Haworth recognizes that hopes to consolidate fragmented is the biggest obstacle. student demand must exist. Stu- student groups on campus by of- "We have some [Coca-cola] dent support is crucial to her vi- fering an atmosphere reflective of money, but we will need to gain sion of the Union's reincarnation student life. In addition to surface more funds through grants and do- as the center for activity campus. decoration and "clean-up," nations," Haworth said. Students have an opportunity to Haworth intends to offer office Open areas created by the participate in the regeneration of space to Student Senate and other bookstore's relocation to the Li- the building by contacting The SWORD - 7 SENATE ••••••• •• •• ••• •• •••• •••• •• ••••••• • •• • •••• ••• •• • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••woose eess••• The SWORD is the work of Childhood Nostalgia: Focuses Christmas the students and faculty at Concordia University, St. by Andrew Johnson become so commercialized that it In this crazy time full of such joys, eryone has a safe holiday season Paul, Minnesota. We wel- is hard to see it for its true mean- take a second to step back and re- and a blessed time wherever you come and encourage the The semester is coming to a close. ing. A time where people are so member what this holiday is about. are going for break, be it far away feedback from all readers For me this is a welcome break. It is caught up in buying the right gift Remember that in all you do, the or close. And I pray that every- both inside and outside the a chance to relax, enjoy some time that they forget that they are giv- greatest gift that you will ever get one remembers that Christ is the Concordia community. with my family and friends and con- ing it because they care for the per- this Christmas came as a little baby. reason for Christmas. Without tinue with the traditions that have son and not out of obligation. A With that in mind, everything else that, you are missing out on the Advisors: been practiced since I was a little time when people cannot see will fall into place. I pray that ev- best part. !;Dr. Eleanor Heginbotharn kid. As things are winding down, I through the lights and the decora- Dr. Debra Beilke look back at this semester and can tions enough to see the manger Jill Johnson hardly believe that it is that time. It scene with Christ laying in a man- Winter Formal Warms does not seem right that finals week ger. Editor- in - Chief: is coming up and people are going I am as guilty as anyone. I love Jennifer Joy Mills to be leaving for another break. But Christmas. I look forward to the Hearts and Stomachs then I think back to welcome week lights on the houses, the presents Managing Editor: by Eric Cannedy excited about this year's Win- under the tree and the cookies in ! Janelle Cotter and the first days of classes and ter Formal. that seems a distant memory. Meet- the oven. I get caught up in the Every year, the students of What else can students ex- ing people for the first time, mov- holiday madness, and I almost for- 'Technical Editor. CSP enjoy an end-of-semester pect at Winter Formal this year? ing into my room and getting get what it is being celebrated: the Jacob Thorson winter celebration at Winter For- Food is catered by the hotel, things arranged - all of that seems birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Becca Rush mal. Locations, themes, and and their selections will include like ages ago. What a paradox. paradox Himself. True God, born food vary from year to year, and jumbo shrimp, quesadillas, vari- I look at Christmas, my favorite to a virgin to become true man, so nosiness Manager: this will be no exception. The ous desserts, fruits and veg- holiday, and think the same thing. that he could provide salvation for Jonika Stowes dance will take place in down- etables. Soft drinks will be the world. What a gift we have been What a paradox. It is a time for fam- available for free, as well as spar- town Minneapolis at the Crown Advertising Manager: ily and friends, but a time that has given.; yet, it is easy to overlook. kling apple cider. If you get to Plaza Hotel, in the midst of Joel Barker Minneapolis's beautiful holiday the dance on time, you will be greeted by butlers carrying decorations. The dance is on Photo Editor: Coffee House Comeback trays with sparkling cider in the seventh floor of the hotel. Robert Mangone by Eric Cannedy moved out to the new Library Students can also expect great champagne glasses. The dance is on Dec. 12 from Technology Center Amphitheatre atmosphere, music and food. Page editors: 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Crown This year, Concordia has en- during Welcome Week, with seat- "This year's Winter Formal will News: Lindsay Hartleben Plaza Northstar Hotel in Min- joyed a comeback of the popular ing on the grass. As the year went be very classy, and I think Editorials: Paul Brutsther neapolis. Tickets are on sale in monthly coffee houses put on by on and the weather got cooler, the people will have a great time," Spiritual: Kari Olson the Tunnel and in the Student Concordia Activities Board. The event moved to its traditional spot said senior Katherine Moulds, Arts: Lisa Magnuson Coffee House is a casual environ- in Tier Two of the Student Union. Commuter and Social Activities Union; $10 for a single ticket, 1,- Sports: Jacob Thorson and $18 fora couple. ment where students can listen to Last month, the Coffee House Chair for Concordia Activities Variety: Debbie Burke fellow Concordia artists. On top of moved to Tier Zero for an "un- Board. Moulds has done much If you have any questions about Winter Formal, contact the entertainment, free coffee, plugged" night of music, without of the planning for the event, ;;- Writers: Katherine Moulds, cookies and cocoa are available for microphones or speakers. The which has been in process since Lindsay Hartleben, Debbie [email protected]. the attendees. During the 2001- feel was more intimate than usual, September of this year. She is Burke, Eric Cannedy Shiloh 2002 school year, the events were and many people showed up to McClelland, President Hoist, held monthly. Based on the atten- support those who performed. Andrea Fasanello, Janelle dance and enthusiasm at this "It's a great opportunity to see sophomore Drew Reuss of pearances of the Coffee House Cotter, Paul Brutscher, Mandy year's Coffee Houses, it seems that what different types of talents we November's Coffee House Un- next semester as well. Beaudin, Lisa Magnuson, Dan students have missed these have on campus," said junior plugged. "I am looking forward to If you would like information Eicheberg, Morgan events. Michael Marvosh. the next one. If you have not about Coffee House, or to perform McLaughlin, Kari Olson, The year started out with a new "This is the most pleasurable checked it out, you should." CSP at Coffee House, contact CAB at Ashley Staab, Megan Corson take on the Coffee House, as it coffee house I have been to," said students can expect monthly ap- [email protected]. Alison Grosskopf, Adrian Perryman, Elissa Reas, Robert Mangone, Andrew Johnson Schuler Speaks for Beautiful Feet Conference and Susan Krass '.