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College of St. Catherine Student Newspaper

No. 5 Nov. 8, 2002 CSC alumnae become hall of famers

Kate Brandt her. Gordon said her great aunt was "thrilled Editor-in-chief about this honor." Right after Gruchella's induction, Jeanne On Nov. 2, the College of St. Catherine (CSC) Arth presented on behalf of her sister, Shirley was proud to have two of their alumnae induct- Arth Loeding. Arth was the same age as her ed into the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) sister, and she said she could identify with the Left to right: Laura Loeding, Jeanne Arth, and Pamela Northern Section Hall of Fame. Shirley Arth Williams' sisters, and in general said Shirley Gordon made CSC history for athletics on Nov. 2. Loeding, (1954) and Helen Gruchella (1933) was "a good player and fun to play with." Photo by Kate Brandt were inducted that evening. Among those pre- Loeding was unable to attend, so her daughter sent were Jeanne Arth, (1954), also in the Hall Laura Loeding, who currently works at CSC, of Fame and sister to Shirley Arth Loeding. accepted the award on her behalf. She said her The induction ceremony took place at the mother wished to thank her late father, among Fort Snelling Tennis and Learning Center, with others. Loeding was "honored to accept this presenter Charlie Boone of WCCO radio. The award." first CSC alum to be inducted at the event was Among Loedings1 many achievements she Helen Gruchella, from the class of 1933. Her also won the Minnesota State Championships accomplishments include playing in the U.S. seven time in singles and doubles. She played Nationals in 1938 and ranked first in Women's singles in the 1950 Women's Nationals and as a Doubles in the 1941 Northwestern Lawn junior, winning her first round match. Loeding Tennis Association. She also won the was ranked number one in women's doubles Northwestern Clay Courts Doubles for ten consecutive years, 1951-60. She was Championship in 1941. She won the North number one in singles in 1959 and 1960. Dakota singles championships eleven times. In Gruchella, Loeding and Arth represent the same championship with doubles she won some of the best from CSC. These women, eight times. She was a two-time Girls1 although they have been gone from St. Kate's Interscholastic Singles Champion of North for many years, will continue to influence the Dakota. women on this campus through their tradition Although Gruchella was not able to make of excellence. it, her grandniece Pamela Gordon was on hand to accept the award on her behalf and speak for Naming spaces Ideas gathered for student center areas Emily Christensen explained. News editor The Construction Committee began reviewing ideas earlier this week. Once this Student Life encouraged students to name step is completed, the Cabinet will approve areas in the Coeur de Catherine for its open- winning names. An announcement date for ing this January. Places in the new student the winning suggestions has not yet been Photo by Gina Gregory center that needed names were the day/night declared. Some names may be decided upon club, game room, coffee shop, dining room, on separate days because, according to and a number of food service stations. Ideas Miner, "the timeline is really determined by Construction Update were given priority through Oct. 30. "We the time needed to create the signage." Stephanie Tani received some good suggestions, but are still Student Life put up flyers and publicity Staff writer accepting ideas," said Deb Miner, associate to inform the campus about the contest. director of student life. Names were required to relate to the history This October, the phone and data cabling on the third and Student Life invited the College of St. and traditions of CSC. fourth floors of the Coeur de Catherine was almost complet- Catherine (CSC) community to be involved Along with the perk of having their ed, and the restroom partitions, fixtures, and ceramic tiles in the signage process for the new building ideas be a part of CSC for years to come, have been installed. The lighting on the third floor is almost because the areas are "spaces that were winners will receive gift certificates for the finished, and new sidewalk was poured along the quad side of designed and created for students to enjoy bookstore, Target, or their college card the student center, reported Bob Nygren, director of environ- and utilize" and "we know we have some accounts, depending on the area named. mental services. The elevator was also shut down in prepara- creative people in our community," Miner tion for replacement. the Wheel

theWheel Taking away the stress of course schedules

tips to make it through registration, pursuing dents, just so you have reaffirmation that editor-iii-chief the ultimate goal: graduation. you're on track. Save all of your questions Kate Brandt First you should consult the various for your advisor's, they should be able to course catalogs, so you get an idea of what help you, if they don't know the answer they news editor you need for your major. If you don't know can refer you to someone who will, or they Emily Christensen what you are going to major in yet, make can find out for you. sure you have all your liberal art require- The final step in the process is finding features editor ments out of the way. This will leave you out when you register for classes. This year Kate Brandt LibbyHegtvedt more available for major courses later on. they are starting the middle of the alphabet Editor-in-chief Meanwhile, you should go talk to Career first, then the beginning, and then the last of Development, or attend the major fair, to see the alphabet. -Next semester the end of the sports editor As the time for registering for classes what you'd like to go into. alphabet will move up on the list. Molly Frye approaches, I am reminded of the end. Now that you know when you register It is coming, but not quite yet. I know Now that you know what courses you you have to involve strategy. Some of the photo editor I'm getting ahead of myself, since I'm need to take, go to the office of the registrar classes will be highly contested for. The Andrea Schneider only in my third year here at St. Kate's. online or grab an Associated College of the infamous EXSS 100: Relaxation is usually I can't help freaking out though about Twin Cities (ACTC) catalog (located in the first to go, so if you are planning on that layout designer getting just the right classes with the Student Accounts), and peruse the various course, you should get to the office around 7 Maricella Miranda perfect schedule, which would still subjects and times you interested in. If you a.m. If it's not a big deal to you then you'll allow me to graduate on time. have any questions stop by the Office of the Registrar. be fine. staff writers With only two semesters to choose Heather Christoffer from each year, and a limited number Now that you have a formed idea of For myself I remember getting up at what you want to take and when, you should 6:30 a.m. to do homework and eat breakfast Lara Crombie of summer classes to take, all the plan- make an appointment with your advisor. outside of the office. Those were the good Shannon Dallenbach ning and maneuvering through times and days just makes my head spin. I For first-year and sophomore students this is days. Now that I'm up the hierarchy I think Kelly Dietrich mandatory, but I recommend it for all stu- I'll sleep in this year. It's about time. Lauren Harmeyer don't think I'm alone. Here are some Christina Neumann Kelly Radunz Letters to the editor Sarah Rudek Stephanie Tani YengmyThao To the Editor: To the Editor:

photographers On Oct. 12, the St. Paul Pioneer Press had an article about St. The Bible says, "who desires life, who loves days of seeing SaraAgostinelli Kate's attempt to gain a variance on the number of parking spaces good? Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speak- Gina Gregory the College needs to provide for its increasing number of students. ing deceit. (Psalm 34)." These words are at the core of St. JenneferHadler The reporter spoke to some of the neighbors around the college Kate's mission. The College of St. Catherine states that its and many spoke of their frustration in being unable to park in front mission is to prepare graduates to demonstrate ethical leader- of their own homes because St. Kate's students constantly park in ship grounded in social responsibility. Because of this, many editorial advisor the neighborhood to avoid the $40.00 parking fee. I read it with of the classes emphasize the ideas of love, tolerance and accep- Jane Stendahl interest, as I'm not only an employee and alum of the College, I tance. Yet we have noticed that the students at CSC do not also live in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood. always live the ideals they are taught (we admit that we are On behalf of my neighbors, I'd like those of you who drive to among the guilty). In fact, some are hurtful and even violent campus and park in the neighborhood to please reconsider your to others in the CSC community and beyond. TheWheel current parking status, pay the $40.00, and park safely and conve- Though this is certainly not true of everyone, there is still Mail #2271 niently in the ample lots around campus. As a resident of the more intolerance than one would expect at a liberal arts social 2004 Randolph Avenue. neighborhood, I've seen parents with babies and small children justice college. People of different races are still excluded St. Paul, MN 55105 and elderly people bags of groceries have to park far from their socially, even called names. This shows that racism is still an Phone:651-690-6535 own homes at all hours because there are St. Kate's students issue. GLBT chalkings are defaced and people gossip about Fax: 651-690-8824 parked on their blocks all day, night and weekend. others they believe are lesbians simply because they have short Email: [email protected] It may just seem like a cheap, easy place to park. However, hair or dress a certain way. Homophobia is still an issue. Visit the Wheel online at unless all of our students who drive start parking on the campus- Overweight people are teased or looked down upon in whis- http://minei~va.stkate.edu provided lots, the neighbors will demand from the city zoning pers and openly. People with developmental disabilities are /wheel.nsf board that the College provides more parking on campus. not asked to be partners in class. Intelligent women get insult- The Wheel is published by Because city residents pay property taxes, they expect to have the ed for being intelligent. Intolerance is still an issue. And intol- the students of the College of amenities that property ownership entails such as convenient park- erance is violence. St. Catherine. Opinions ing near their residences. If this happens the college may have no The above examples may not seem like violence. They expressed are those of the choice but to either raise the price of parking on campus or restrict don't involve knives or fists but they utilize words that can be editorial writer and not nec- who can park on campus. just as hurtful. History shows us that words can lead to vio- essarily those of die college's Many students have complained about the inconvenience of lence. The beating of Matthew Shepherd began with words. administration, faculty, staff the campus parking and the expense of the parking permit. St. The KKK began terrorizing blacks with words and followed or student body. Kate's is blessed with good, safe, well-lit lots that are relatively with guns, ropes and flames. The shootings at Columbine Letters to the editor close to every building on campus. Also, for less than a dollar a began with the hurtful words of a bully. Words often hurt peo- must be signed in order to day, you get timely plowing, security, and emergency car care. ple much deeper and for much longer than a physical blow be published. The Wheel Many of you argue that $40 is too much for a student budget. ever could. Gossip, name-calling and insults have an impact. reserves the right to edit all Believe me, once you leave here and work in a densely populated Men and women hear the words whispered in small groups. letters for length. Send or fax urban area, you would think that $40 for a whole year is an unbe- Kids internalize the names their parents call them. People lettere to the address above. lievable bargain. And if it is too expensive for you to pay to park carry those insults with them and pass them on to others, shar- ing their hurt, sadness and anger. Just as words can hurt, they The Wheel is com- your car on campus, public transportation is another option that mitted to accuracy, fair- many of your peers use. If you don't think that the parking here can also heal. ness and thoroughness. is a good value or convenient to your classes, ask students at the We are asking students at CSC to think about the words When we print some- U, St. Thomas, St. Kate's Minneapolis, Macalester, and even they say. To consider how the gossip at work hurts others and thing found to be inac- Cretin Derham Hall about the expense and convenience of park- themselves. Remember that the person who shares gossip with curate or misleading, we ing on their campuses. Help St. Kate's be a good neighbor by you is also the most likely to gossip about you. Consider will print a correction or parking on campus. If you don't, there may not be parking for you replacing hurtful words with ones that encourage and enrich. clarification. Phone or anywhere at any price. Keep in mind the times that you were put down, teased or email the Wheel if you called names. Remember when your have a correction. Julie Balamut mother/father/friend/coworker/stranger told you that you were Bookstore's Director stupid/fat/ugly/worthless. Now why would you want anyone else to feel the way that you did? continued on page 3 since he took office in August. The Colombian war Winds Lash Europe, At Least 17 Dead is fueled by the drug trade, and kills thousands of people each year. On Sunday, Oct. 27, at least 17 people were killed as winds gusted up to 100 miles per hour in northern Kosovo Mayor, Guards Killed in Post-Vote m m*fc_ UMM Europe. Three children and three adults were killed Violence in Britain as trees blocked train lines and crushed cars. In Germany, a woman was killed when a tree On Sunday, OcL 27, Kosovo Albanian mayor, Uke smashed her car, a farmer died after being struck by Bytyci, and two bodyguards were shot dead. Bytyci lightening, and a man died when the roof of his house was trying to calm a brawl between an Albanian collapsed. party and the supporters of his Democratic League of A man was killed when the roof of a house under Kosovo. According to police, one suspect in the Stephanie Tani construction caved in, and two passengers died when shooting was detained. Staff writer a tree fell on their car in France. In Europe, 69 flights were cancelled, train services across Britain were Earthquakes in Sicily Jolt Mount Etna Into Life Russia Mourns Theater Deaths halted due to high wind and debris on the track, and the Snowdonia marathon in Wales was cancelled. In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 27, eruptions of On Monday, Oct. 28, Russian President Vladimir Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, began Putin led his people in a day of mourning following 37 Colombians Killed after earthquakes struck the eastern edge of Sicily the death of 169 people killed during a confrontation and parts of mainland Italy. These earthquakes con - between Chechen rebels and Russian police. On Sunday, Oct. 27, 37 people died due to violence sisted of more than 100 tremors measuring 1.1 to 3.5 The deaths occurred after the seizure of a in Colombia. According to authorities, 29 of the 37 on the Richter scale. Mount Etna's last major erup- Moscow concert hall by armed Chechen rebels on dead were leftist guerrillas killed in separate clashes tion occurred in 1992. Wednesday. Police, in an attempt to end the seizure, with government troops. released an opium-based narcotic gas. This attack President Alvaro Uribe has unsuccessfully tried Compiled from reuters.com and startribune.com injured more than 700 people. to root out rebel urban militias and infrastructure Letter to the Editor continued from page 2 Security update

We believe that if you chose to get your education at CSC you must value the Victoria Ramirez college's mission. We ask that you practice that mission in your everyday life. Staff writer Change starts small, with one day, one person and one word. Please make a pledge to think more about the words you use. We may not be able to find the perfect At 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, there was a trespasser near Derham Hall. A piece word but at least we can try. We can accept that sometimes silence is the best thing of property was stolen in the speech building on Oct. 18. Near the Gate 1 we could ever say. Around campus we have put up "Words Can Heal" posters on Cleveland Ave. a theft was reported from an auto on Oct. 24. In the with this pledge. Please show your support to ending violence and intolerance by Frey lot, a backpack was stolen around Noon-1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. That signing the pledge. Go to www.wordscanheal.org for more ideas on how words same day, there was a theft from a dorm room in one of the residence halls. can heal in your life and the lives of others. We know making the world a better There were no reported incidents on the Minneapolis campus. place is hard work. It's easier if you have others helping. So share the pledge with Security encourages residents in St. Mary's Hall, Crandall Hall, Sister others at work, school, church and at home. Tell others how words can hurt and Georgia and Sister Alberta Apartments receiving prank calls to immediate- that they also have the power to heal. ly call security at extension 8888. Please report all information. Security If you take nothing away from this letter, please remember this: "Words have would also like to remind students not to leave any valuables in the vehi- the power to take a life. If you think of your mouth as a deadly weapon, you will cles. be far more careful in times of anger and frustration. You can never fully know the quiet pain of the listener or what the consequences of your words might be. (www.wordscanheal.org)"

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"What issues were important Lauren Harmeyer voices to you this Staff writer election?"

^Combat with fraq-wkh "I want my money for "Funding for education Or without the United next year's financial aid" is important because 1 Nations support^ whether Candace Meyers, am a poor college stu- we give sufficient time Sophomore dent." for weapons inspections fei Lagergren, and where the money for First-year the war will come from, who will suffer because "Defense and security money reallocated to war are really important funds. "How to work out the issuest?ecause of how •-, Anika Walz, sophomore globally involved the budget without" comprp* mising important issues U.S. is. it's important to "Pay increases for nurs- keep'Americans safe, such as education, Kving both domestically and wages and job training." Letiise Turner, Junior a;, Senior abroad." Student Nurse Candace Slaughter, Coretta Scott King speaks to Sales major creates opportunities students Christina Neumann Victoria Ramirez Staff Writer Staff writer The College of St. Catherine (CSC) sales major, which started in the fall of 1998, now On Oct. 29 Coretta Scott King, the wife of the late Martin Luther King has over 100 students and 25 graduates. It started with business-to-business but now Jr., was in the Twin Cities to visit the following schools: Highland Park, offers two more concentrations, funded through grants. The financial services sales St. Louis Park Public Schools, the University of St. Thomas, Cretin concentration was made available through an American Express grant and the med- Derham Hall, and the College of St. Catherine (CSC). The members ical sales concentration through a grant from Pfizer Inc. Students can choose from the of the St. Kate's Activities Team (SKAT) and Residental Hall three concentrations for their curriculum. Association (RHA) gave CSC students the opportunity to see her at the Students in sales have a well-rounded business curriculum, taking business law, Hilton in Minneapolis. There were 3 advisors total that attended and accounting and financial classes. One requirement for all sales majors is a practicum, approximately 45 students attended the speech. or internship experience, which can be taken for either two or four credits. According King played a huge part in the American civil rights movement to center for sales innovation Director Lynn Schleeter, this helps the students under- with her husband. After he was assassinated in 1968, she continued stand what working in sales is like and also helps them understand the culture and their work. She is also the founder of the Martin Luther King Jr. opportunities within the company. This practicum has proven helpful after gradua- Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia. She devot- tion; a job might be offered within the company a student worked for. Companies that ed her life to working for social justice. sales graduates are employed at include 3M, Ecolab, Pfizer, ING, West Group, Liberty In her speech, she explained what motivated her husband to Mutual Insurance, and Johnson & Johnson. According to the course catalog, within become a civil rights activist. According to King, he was motivated by the major curriculum, students learn effective listening, critical thinking, communica- Gandhi. Gandhi.who worked non-stop to improve the rights of immi- tion, leadership and technical computer skills, and the "ability to build strong rela- grant Indians. This was when he developed his creed of passive resis- tionships and partnerships with customers." They also learn about ethics in sales. tance against injustice, satyagraha which means "truth force." Another person who motivated her husband was Jesus. Martin Luther King Jr. was also inspired by the women's movement. Mrs. Scott King explained in her speech that in order for someone New campus minister seeks to become an activist, one must be informed about a non-violence activist by reading about other activists and what they fought for. student interaction Today she is still considered one of the most infuential women in history and still carries her idea o{ a beloved community, which includes no vio- lence, racism,and for everyone to work out their differences in a peaceful Christina Neumann manner, around the world today. Staff writer

Jackie Bohrer is in her first year as spiritual outreach coordinator on the College of St. Catherine (CSC) campus ministry staff. She lived in Portland, Oregon for twelve years, but grew up two miles from CSC. Bohrer graduated from from Cretin Derham Hall High School and studied theology and art at St. Mary's of Notre Dame. She also had the experience of living in Rome for a year. Since her college experience, Bohrer has spent most of her time with high school students, "teaching religious studies, coordinating retreats and liturgy and doing ser- vice with them.'1 She also received her masters degree in social work, with a clinical concentration and spent her "last few years..,, as an elementary school counselor." After being away, Bohrer is "happy to be among family again." As spiritual outreach coordinator, she engages students in a new weekly program, called "Sarah's Circle." This gathering, at 8:30 p.m. on Sundays, entails faith shar- ing, food, creative activities, prayer and song, and usually has about eight people attending. She hopes "to learn more from students" to find out what kind of "support they are looking for to grow" in an important relationship, a spiritual one. She is Jackie Bohrer (second of right) joins members of Sarah's Circle to pre- "excited about all the possibilities [of] this year in Campus Ministry." She would like pare for the Busy Bodies Retreat starting on Nov. 10. Members left to new ideas for things to "meet students spiritual needs." She finds herself "inspired right are Ehlan McNear, Heather HoUdorf, Catherine Keen and Clara by the community of students and staff at St. Catherine's." Burgert. Photo by Gina Gregory God wants to know...Are you growing spirtually? Take advantage of oppurtunities to grow in faith and deepen your spiritual life! —Liturgy On Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Looking for trained dancers, lectors, and all kinds of muscians!! -Sarah's Circle on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in St. Mary's SKAT Getting Scary With a Halloween Party!

Left: SKAT members Tarissa Smith, Julie Pearson-Roden, Rachael Moeller and Loretta Van Pelt hang out at the Halloween SKAT Party.

Right: Vanessa Sodd gets her fortune told at the SKAT Halloween Party.

Photos by Gina F New exhibit highlights 'While They Slept' wakes up Costa Rican art for interview Lara Crombie Staff writer Myra Lucas Wroblewski responded by saying, "That's tough Staff writer cause, well, we were listening to Tom Waits on This month the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery (CGM), in the way over and we'll blast Aretha Franklin at conjunction with the College of St. Catherine (CSC) and the When asked what people should know about home..." Dave Bauer added, "I think I can say Science Museum of Minnesota, is hosting an exhibition of While They Slept drummer Bill Wroblewski that everyone here at this table was pretty much ceramics from Northwestern Costa Rica, called "Clay— immediately responded by saying, "We're not influenced by all the bands we were around in Style—Work—Gender." bad people!" He then further explained by Milwaukee." Bill Wroblewski: "About five The exhibition features clay works from various artists adding, "We get this vibe that people do think years ago the Milwaukee scene, the Bremen of the Costa Rican village of San Vicente. Photographs, we're creeps and we're pretentious, really that's House. video segments, and text (in both English and Spanish) are not true." All our friends bands were the ones we also included to guide the viewer on a historical and visual While They Slept is a Minneapolis band but liked, so it was kind of a unique situation." Like tour of this village and the creation of these pieces. This is all the members hail from Milwaukee, a lot of music lovers growing up, the local scene truly an aesthetic show rich in culture and design. Wisconsin. The line up is as follows, Dave for them was a big inspiration. Each individual "Clay—Style—Work—Gender" formally opened on Nov. 2 Bauer on guitar and vocals, Dan Ganin on bass, listens to a variety of musicians everyone from and can be seen through Dec. 15. Graham Smith on piano, guitar and vocals and Portishead to Neurosis and The Clash. On Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1-2:30 p.m., in the art build- Bill Wroblewski on drums. Knowing the majority of people reading ing, there will be presentations on "San Vicente: A Costa While They Slept began in September of this article had never heard While They Slept Rican Artisan Community." Exhibit curator Jim Weil will 2000. Singer Graham Smith said, "The first before I asked them to briefly describe how they discuss "If Clay could Talk: the Ethonographer Study of practice was funny, I just stood in front of the sounded. Dan Ganin was the first to speak and Material Culture," and Kate Hopper will introduce "Mujeres microphone for like an hour. I was just terrified joked around by saying, "Musical poetry." Lociando: Three Generations of Women and Clay." A and the whole time the rest of them were egging Although I never got a straight answer to my reception follows the lecture, from 2:30-4 p.m. All are wel- me on, George said, "I knew we should've got- question, I would describe them as a slight mix- come to attend. ten him drunk before we started!' ture of post-hardcore and rock. For more information on this event, or general informa- Bill Wroblewski: "After an hour or so, Bill Wroblewski: "When While They Slept tion about the CGM Gallery, including gallery hours, visit Graham just stood up* and belted out a scream. started I think we all said was that what we were the CSC Web site and click on the CGM Gallery link, or call We just busted out laughing." Andy Larson of doing was not what we would have pictured us, the gallery directly at (651) 690-6637. the Vets (also a local band), played baritone gui- as individuals, doing. But it just all comes tar with them for a while. together on the record." The band features two After he quit, the original line up began intertwining vocalists. I was surprised to learn forming. This included Rachel on viola and Liz that they don't have a PA to practice on, instead on bass. Sometime after recording their first the first time they hear their vocals is when the album, both chose to move back to Milwaukee band performs in a live setting. and some months afterward Dan Ganin joined For anyone interested in hard indie rock and on bass. a great energetic live performance 1 suggesting They've been compared to bands diverse as seeing this band. To find out more about releas- Godspeed You Black Emperor! and Jun of 44, es and shows check out their website at when asked what their influences are Bill http://www.whiletheyslept.com

Corrections for Issue 4, Oct. 25, 2002 Gita Kar was on campus Nov. 4-8 to creating a mandala The pictures from the All-Night SKAT party were contributed by SKAT In addi- (pictured here) with the help of CSC students. Photo by Gina Gregory tion, junior Jessi Marabella was mispelled in "Voices." Four words: The book was better

Libby Hegtvedt from foster home to foster Famous'" Patrick Fugit as tells the story it sets out to tell. Features editor home after her artist mother Astrid's dysfunctional fellow My roommate, who hadn't Ingrid, played by Michelle foster kid comrade and love read the book before hand, Anyone who has read Pfeiffer, who gives an amazing interest Paul Trout; you'd enjoyed it. But I still had a Janet Fitch's 1999 novel performance, poisons her lover think this film would have the problem with the way "White "White Oleander," knows it is and is imprisoned for murder. staying power it strives to Oleander" played like a synop- a brilliant coming of age story Each foster home is more have, but "White Oleander" sis of what could be a great complicated by a young girl's surreal than the next, and cold- falls a little short. story for an audience to sink its tie to her controlling and influ- blooded and steely-eyed Ingrid Each actor gives a won- teeth into. ential mother, involvement in a plays puppet master from derfully strong performance, The various worlds we're 3 Wheels: battered foster care system, behind bars while Astrid strug- [f you've got time CO but the problem lies in the presented with could be much kill after class and a search for meaningful gles to break free from her film's absence of emotional fuller, scenes could run togeth- relationships where there are mother's strings, figure out connection and impact for a er a little more smoothly, and none. whom she can trust, and leam lasting impression. Scenes emotional relationships could But the film version who she really is. jump from one to the next with have a much more lasting attempts to squeeze this With an all-star cast little background information effect. incredibly rich, poignant, and including Robin Wright Penn on events, subjects are dropped I give "White Oleander" heartbreaking work into a box as a born again trailer park from view once they happen, two and a half out of five 1/10 of the size of its worth. mom in pink spandex; Renee significance isn't emphasized, wheels. I just wish they had Peter Kosminsky directs Zellweger as a melancholy drama isn't built up to fill out followed the book more close- up-and-coming actress Alison actress neglected by her film- the scenes, and the character ly; the movie doesn't do it jus- Lohman as teenage Astrid maker and never-there hus- development just isn't there. tice. Magnussen, who is pin-balled band Noah Wyle; and "Almost However, the film version F r the Wheel

Hard Times Cafe hands HAPPENINGS

Libby Hegtvedt out good treats Features editor READINGS Sarah Rudek ART: "2002 St. Paul Jewish Book Staff witer Fair" "To/From: Rivane Wide range of authors and It's one a.m. on Sunday morning. You're pulling an all-nighter Neuenschwarder" subjects of Jewish interest, studying for the Big-Ugly-Test-On-Monday. You're craving a tall Brazilian artist creates including events featuring vanilla cappuccino and a couple of hearty stick to your ribs home- unconventional installations Laura Blumenfeld, Thane made pancakes saturated in syrup tapped fresh from Canadian about sensory experience Rosenbaum and Jonathan maples. Oh yeah —and you're going to need to find a spot that does- using Scotch tape, insect Safran Foer n't mind students loitering for hours on end. wings, spices, garlic skins, PLACE: St. Paul JCC, 1375 Maybe you should try the infamous Hard Times Cafe. Located snail tracks, et al. St. Paul Ave., St. Paul at 1821 Riverside Avenue in Minneapolis, the co-op-organized place PLACE: Walker Art Center, DATE/TIME: Nov. 14 - 24, has been around for ten years, faithfully serving divine vegetarian Gallery 7 times vary and vegan cuisine to its diverse crowd. Any given night, you can DATE/TIME: through Nov. 10 TICKETS: $4, $2 for JCC find Somali immigrants debating in their native tongue next to TICKETS: $6 adults, $4 stu members and Friends of the speed-chess pros who are next to DIY punks, who are beside stu- dents with I.D. St. Paul Public Library dents camped out at the mismatched tables, with their books, high- INFO: (612) 375-7622 or INFO: (651) 698-0751 lighters and notebooks spread before them. And being open from 6 walkerart.org a.m. - 3 a.m. on weeknights, and 6 a.m. - 4 a.m. on weekends, it is "Yesnomaybe" by Brent "Cultural Horizons of Soviet Terry one of the only places in Minneapolis to get a real espresso past mid- Art" Terry's first book of poetry night, it certainly pulls in its share of students. Collection of oil-on-canvas is attempting to bring Of course, potential studiers should be forewarned: the place is impressionism in the muse > together the surreal and a rather loud; besides the (usually pretty vocal) eccentrics that fre- urn's grand-opening exhibit. mundane elements of con - quent the place, there is usually some obscure indie rock band pump- 1940's-70's art depicting a temporary life. Terry is a ing through the jungle of speaker wire above your head. If you can't unique look at the ordinary professor in the Continuing tune this out and it bothers you, a pair of headphones and a portable lives at the height of com - Ed. Program at the College CD player might be a good idea. munist influence. of St. Catherine (CSC). And at prices and cooking that beats your local Perkins joint, it PLACE: The Museum of PLACE: CSC Bookstore might just be the late night alternative you didn't know you were Russian Art, 11300 DATE/TIME: Nov. 13, noon-1 looking for, whether you've got anything to study for or not. And of Hampshire Ave. S., p.m. course, you'd supporting a conscientious, communally run place that Bloomington TICKETS: free really is one of the diamonds in the rough of Minneapolis. I recom- DATE/TIME: through Nov. 29, INFO: (651) 690-6920 or mend Helter Skelter and the Haystack (and if you like your cheese 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - stkatebookstore.com melted, be sure to let them know). Fri. TICKETS: gallery admission MUSIC INFO: (952) 914-0200 "Kronos Quartet Volume 1: Nuevo" THEATER A kaleidoscope of popular and traditional Mexican "A Christmas Carol" music that suggest the vast By Charles Dickens, adapted ness of the culture. by playwright Barbara Field PLACE: Walker Art Center, PLACE: Guthrie Theater, Walker Auditorium Mpls. DATE/TIME: Thurs., Nov. 14, DATE/TIME: Nov. 22 - Dec. 8 p.m. 29 TICKETS: $28, $23 for TICKETS: $16 - $39 Walker members INFO: Ticket office: (612) INFO: (612) 375-7622 or 377-2224, Toll-free: 1-877- walkerart.org 44-STAGE, or guthriethe - ater.org "Music Marathon" This eight-hour aural sam - "Pentecost" by David Edgar pier spanning contemporary Political theater centered chamber and improvised on a group of diverse armed music, avant-jazz, and glob and desperate refugees who al sounds includes some of take over a rundown church, the best local music-makers threatening to destroy a and ensembles as well as a priceless work of art and range of national guest and kill captives if their a host of Headwaters-com • demands aren't met. missioned works. PLACE: Macalester College, PLACE: Walker Art Center, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Walker Auditorium Center DATE/TIME: Sat., Nov. 16, 4 Leadership Lucy, orginally on the Wishbone by Dew Drop Pond has DATE/TIME: Nov. 8-16, p.m. found a temporary home in the Butler Center, She will show her team 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $12, $10 for spirit until she can have her very own permanent home. You can find in TICKETS: $7 Walker members the main entrance by th ATM machine. INFO: (651) 696-6359 INFO: (612) 375-7622 or Photo by Gina Gregory walkerart.org F Art department features fresh faces

Lara Crombie supports women in a way that puts self-confidence but in the winter she will be teaching sculpture. Staff writer in them." Roettger comes to CSC with years of experience in Jennifer Otis has a temporary teaching position art and education, from teaching positions at This year the College of St. Catherine (CSC) wel- with CSC. For this year only she's teaching clay Parson's School of Design in New York City and the comes four new faculty to the art department: Lisa sculpture. Otis graduated from St. Olaf College with Havelin, Jennifer Otis, Mary Roettger, and Krista a fine arts focus. Before attending graduate school Walsh teach jewelry, clay sculpture, 3D design, and at the University of Iowa and earning her M.F.A. in drawing, respectively. ceramics, she taught K-12 art, and spent a year in Lisa Havelin is an adjunct professor teaching Columbia, South America teaching the fourth grade. the jewelry class. She graduated from the New Currently the clay sculpture class is working on Mexico State University with a B.F.A. in jewelry a collaborative project on campus with the Learning and metalsmithing and later earned her M.F.A. from Center and the Coalition for Peace and Campus the State University of New York at New Paltz. Her Ministry. Otis is enjoying teaching at the college, teaching experiences have ranged from the remarking that, "I have the best group of students University of Minnesota's Department of Design to that I've ever worked with." the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Krista Walsh is temporarily teaching the draw- Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She has also served on the ing class this semester while Ann Jennings is on sab- Board of Directors for the Minnesota Guild of batical. Metalsmiths and has participated in the Womens Art As a graduate of CSC, Walsh is familiar with the Registry of Minnesota Mentor Program. In 1997 her college's facilities, and has enjoyed her time back on work was featured in an exhibition called "Women campus. Besides teaching drawing at CSC, she also Working Metal1' at the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery teaches at the College of Visual Arts, St. Paul, and in on the CSC campus. the past has taught .at the University of Minnesota Havelin describes jewelry as a "metaphor for Split Rock Summer Program, the Women's Institute inner life" and the course objectives are based on (in conjunction with the Minneapolis College of Art this philosophy. Her students are creating pieces and Design) as a guest artist, and has received vari- that reflect the relationship between the jewelry and ous honors in the arts, including an Intermedia Arts its wearer, as well as the jewelry's role as a func- Installation Commission in 2001. tional object. A sampling of such pieces can be seen Walsh states, "I am really enjoying teaching at Professor Jennifer Otis at work. on display in the jewelry room on the second floor St. Kate's. I find the students to be interested, Photo by Gina Gregory of the art building. engaged and thoughtful. I love working with young Boston Museum School of Fine Arts to the Ewha Teaching at the college "has given Havelin committed, directed women in a liberal arts environ- Woman's University in Korea. To read more about insight into the positive work ethics that her students ment who bring assorted experiences and [interests] Roettger, visit the CSC Web site and there is a link exude, a quality that she often finds lacking in the to the classroom." to the St. Catherine's E-Newsletter under the News classroom. "I really appreciate that St. Catherine's Mary Roettger is currently teaching 3D design, & Events heading. Tim O'Brien: Sparks fly in "July, July"

Libby Hegtvedt niscing and regretting." O'Brien, a 1968 Macaelster and fact in fiction and in life, the quest for human Features editor graduate wearing a suit and signature baseball cap, truth, the exploration of courage, and the human told us he was so in love with all of the 10 charac- need for story. Recently I went to hear Tim O'Brien, a native ters in the book that he had to flip a coin to choose O'Brien explains that you "believe in [a story] Minnesotan, speak at Macaelster College's newly which one he was going to read. It ended up to be a as you read it and know you're being lied to in a 1 completed Kagin Ballroom section on Dorothy Steer, a woman who, 30 years way...that's fiction for you." He emphasizes the (very nice digs by the way). ago, graduated from a school "uncannily like Mac" fact that life comes at him in memorable chunks. O'Brien is known as and was going to run off to Canada with a man, but "Life ends up erasing itself and what we're left with "America's master story- purposely missed her flight. Now, in 1997 at 49 are memorable moments, moments that [for me,] teller of the Vietnam War," years old, she's wondering what her life would have become stories and stories that become novels." with nine books and many been like if she had not missed that flight. Every chapter in "July, July" is developed into a I short stories under his belt In the perfect mix of humor and sarcasm, short story, for artistic reasons, says O'Brien, and including award winners O'Brien, with a slight lisp, described Dorothy as a for closure. He emphasizes again that the story is "Going After Cacciato," "chemo chick, loser of left breast, mother of two, what is important. 1 "The Things They raving republican, a woman in need of redefinition." "We can all identify with the humanity of self- Carried," and "If I Die in a Since a mastectomy, there has been tension between exaggeration. Where do truth and fiction overlap? I 1 IJi I * / Ol If Combat Zone, Box Me Up husband and wife. Dorothy's husband won't touch don't know in the end. The point is it's a good story. and Ship Me Home." her and is more concerned with his twin Volvos than Stories appeal to the whole human being, and in the O'Brien has received varied criticism for the his wife. Finally, Dorothy has had enough, gets end, the anchor in reality doesn't matter to me." ambiguity found in his books. "The Lake of the drunk, and decides to walk around her suburban Woods" is a mystery with no solution, "Going After neighborhood without her shirt and bra to tell her Cacciato" ends up to be a daydream, "The Things husband she's leaving him. Fred, a former army buff They Carried" is mostly autobiographical but and neighborly voice of reason, calms Dorothy labeled as a work of fiction. O'Brien frequently down with a few "Roger that's" and convinces her plays with the boundaries between truth and fiction, not to worry about the "what ifs, roads not taken, the material and metaphysical in his work. He grass is greener poppycock." describes fiction as a truth in itself and writes about O'Brien writes with a delightful prose that "truths that can live side by side and can work bounces up and down and involves you in a way. He together." His concentration is on the story, and a uses powerful and perfect adjectives to set out his good story at that. characters with a unique vividness and humor not His newest novel, "July, July," is one of those found anywhere else. I overheard a fellow audience stories flirting with fact and fiction that depicts a member describe the author as a downed power line, wide variety of men and women of the baby boom full of raw energy and amazing to see up close. generation; whose lives were defined by the 1960's. O'Brien had the audience laughing through his The book showcases a group of old friends words on the pages of "July, July." The vivacity that reassembling at their 30-year college reunion for a describes him also describes his writing as he devel- Author Tim O'Brien and his recent novel, "July, "July weekend of dancing, drinking, flirting, remi- ops themes like the interplay between imagination July" pictured above. St. Kate's slapshots are coming Dive into St. Kate's swimming

Molly Frye Molly Frye Sports editor Sports editor The Wildcat swimming team hopes for a better season than last. With a new The St. Kate's hockey team is ready to score some goals against their coach, Nicole Roberts, and new styles, the team hopes to have "as many or more opponents. After talking about season with captains Katie Eichten, a individual scores at the conference meet" says junior Julie Chranowski. The team junior, and Kim Hayes, a senior, they declared that St. Kate's "will be also wants everyone to swim her personal best throughout the season. There are a tough team to beat. We are coming out of the shadows as an excellent many tough teams to beat including St. Mary's University, Hamline University team." With Mary Brown as head coach the team hopes to make the and Macalester College. The team has many standout swimmers who are hoping playoffs this season. to have their best season yet. These players are Mary Englum a sophomore, To do this, the Wildcats have to be in the top five in the MIAC. The Kelsey Johnson a senior and Katie Hoeschen a first year student. Wildcats also hope to beat every team in the MIAC at least once. The teams that will be tough to beat are Gustavus Aldolphus, St. Mary's University and University of St. Thomas. Along with captains Eichten and Hayes, there are several other standout players including: Diedre Lindsrrom a sophomore, Angie Carstenbrock a sophomore, Kendra Graper a junior and Jill Ament a junior. Everyone should come out and cheer on the Wildcat hockey team because Eichten says, "we are really good and we have so much fun. And you will too!" The team looks to fans to help carry them to the playoffs. Photo by Gina Gregory

Basketball gets ready to slam dunk Looking back... Kate Brandt Pommerening, Jenna Martin and Editor Remae Williams. Seniors share final thoughts and memories This year's team captains are Wildcats' basketball finished 7-18 Stodolka, Jones and Wiste, who overall last year, the best in twenty Kjar stresses their importance for "I loved the teams, the heart and the passion we showed throughout the years. It was years, but this year they plan on leadership and also "some of our a wonderful experience and I hope that everyone takes a piece of grass with them going even farther. With head better players," on the team. On to remember the great memories...1' coach of four years, Tim Kjar, and the list of improvements for this Mindy Daugherty, soccer assistant coach Gary Rufsvold, this year are strengthening defense and team will make it to the top. rebounding on the court. Kjar "To the younger players I would tell them to play hard and enjoy every moment The team started practicing on feels that there "is still a lot of because it will be over before you know it. Take pride in the fact that you are a stu- 11 Oct. 15, in anticipation of their work to do, but adds "if we play dent athlete. You represent many good qualities. You are able to play hard and be first game on Nov. 22 against together things will take care of competitive and still manage to balance athletics and school. I had a great time and Silver Lake College. The first themselves." Last year the team a great experience it will be a part of my life forever. I am glad I was a part of it." home game is Nov. 25 against started well, with 6-4, but started Andrea Schneider, volleyball North Central. This year's team to fall down after that. "We had includes returning juniors Katie the talent, we just didn't get it Jones and Kate Stodolka, both done," admitted Kjar. leaders in their positions, and six The season ends in February, u sophomores including Diana but Kjar has high hopes of reach- Team Wed Fri Sat Wed Martens, Natalie Lyzhoft, Holly ing the top half of the MIAC, p 11/13 11/15 11/16 11/20 Wiste, Jen Gruenhagen, Adrienne which would result in going to the Mulville, Sarah Saari. New addi- MIAC playoffs, which would c tions- to the team are first-years extend the season. o Katie Greely, Heidi Pearson, Amy Hockey At River Bethel Bethel St. Olaf M Falls 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. I 8:30 p.m. •N Swim- Macalester ming/ 9:00 a.m. G Diving A

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