Friday, November17, 2006 oncoraian xcviii/08 Hunger experienced close to home By JULIANE RENK of 14 percent of emergency shelter Staff Writer requests went unmet in 2005. Inner Action "Everybody talks about the Dorothy Three and a half million Americans Day House. They have only [enough become homeless every year. The Fargo shelter forj ten people but there are ten Moorhead area is not excluded from this times more people out there every night issue. in the street," said panellist Suzie North. A panel of homeless people from The number of visits to food shelves the area spoke to students about their has increased from about 303,000 in situations in the Centrum on Monday 1985 to 576,000 in 2004- The rate night. The discussion kicked off a series of homeless people is rising and 43 of events for Hunger and Homelessness percent of working households use food Awareness Week, organized by the assistance programs, according to "The Campus Service Commission. State of Hunger in Minnesota" by Hunger One of the panellists was Don Solutions Minnesota. However, instead Lowdog, a 38-year-old Native American of expanding the number of resources who grew up in Denver and Los Angeles and organizations available for people in and is currently staying at the Dorothy need, these organizations are being closed Day House. Lowdog remembers that the down due to lack of funds. In order to big cities had high rates of violence, crime help fix this assistance shortage problem, and drug abuse. For him, poverty is not the panellists encouraged students to having the opportunity to do something speak up for the shelter. to help change his situation, he said. "We need your voices," said Elizabeth Lowdog stressed the fact that he is not Vega, who has lived with her husband 'mysterious' the only one experiencing hunger and and four children for three weeks in a homelessness. shelter. "I am not unique in any way; there To give students a better understanding are a 100 [homeless people] behind me," of poverty, everyone was divided into Lowdog said. three groups to take part in a hunger The panel members agreed that banquet: A high-income group, a middle- Moorhead is on the right track to solving income group and a low-income group. homelessness and hunger, however the Each group represented the percentage of people in need outnumber the number the world's population in their income of shelters available. According to a level. For instance, 60 percent of students STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS report by the National Coalition for the were placed in the low-income group and Students who attended Campue Service Commission's hunger banquet last Homeless and the National Law Center Monday experienced how different income levels affect the amount and qual- ^rani- *»BLJk3s&*. on Homelessness and Poverty, an average Hunger ••page 4 ity of food attainable. Those in the low-income group had only rice and water. Sprunger receives Celebrate the season • New Christmas at Concordia event invites F-M commu- endowed chair award nity to campue for festive activities, music and food By KATIE LEE By SARAH DAY hosting this event to give the garlands and the windows will Staff Writer Staff Writer community a way to begin the have battery-operated candles Christmas season and share behind them. The Prausntiz English Christmas at Concordia something special with the "We want this to be a place Department Award, an award is a new event this year that college. where people can begin the given to outstanding Concordia will bring the holiday spirit to The planning group, Christmas season," Mancini faculty, was recently awarded to campus and the community consisting of several faculty said. David Sprunger, current chair at large. On Thursday, Nov. members from across campus, Tracey Moorhead, assistant of the English Department. 30 Concordia has planned organized the event based on to the president, is also heading Endowed chairs are elite faculty a plethora ot festive events European city traditions in the event. The college is doing positions, representing prestige, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and which week-long Christmas the event to welcome the leadership and commitment to ending at 7:30 p.m. The festivals are held; the group community as our guests, she the college. celebration will include horse- wanted to incorporate a mini said, The award, which began in drawn sleigh rides, cookie version of that on campus, "Because we're a college 2000, uses provisions Walther decorating, movies, choral Mancini said. The group wants of the church, celebrating

G. Prausnitz, former English music, and a tree-lighting to light up the campusv using Christmas is something department professor, set aside service among many more the lights for spiritual meaning appropriate to do and in his will. Since this is only events across campus. Event and artistic value, he said. [something] we want to do, and the second Prausntiz award, organizers are planning on There will be eight lighted share with the community," she the purpose and duties of the making this a yearly event. trees across campus, using LED said. award are still little known. The STAFF PHOTO BY PETER GROSSMAN Ernie Mancini, executive lights that are more energy One way they're welcoming *first award was given to Barbara David Sprunger of the English department was awarded the director of alumni affairs, is efficient and environmentally the community is with the Olive, English department Prausnitz English Department Award, an endowed chair award one of the many people working friendly than regular Christmas Chili for Charity feed. Dining that Is funded by the late English professor Walther Prausnitz. professor, in 2000; since then, with Christmas at Concordia. lights, which look blue from a Services will be serving free however, few things have been in curriculum development as a college of the church. He wanted this event for many distance but are actually white. chili in the Centrum with the done to promote it. This is an and their eloquent articulation Second, he or she must be years and hopes it will be a An evergreen near Old Main will request oi non-perishable food honorary award and is held for of the liberal arts." a full-time faculty member. deeply spiritual experience for be the focal point of the event. donation. three years, as published in the The award reciepient is Third, the recipient must have people in the community. This tree will be the one used The planning group's vision Oct. 2, 2003 Concordian. nominated by his colleagues, significantly contributed to "[The event) is basically for the tree lighting ceremony, of the celebration will include When Sprunger said, his or her particular study of a gift to the community," he and also the most brightly-lit. fun activities for all ages. A train the award is special chosen and the name expertise. These requirements said. The steps of Old Main will was first is then passed are found in the Concordian He said Concordia is be also adorned with lighted Christmas ••page4 given to for this award because to the Board article previously cited. Olive in I was nominated by of Regents, "It is special to be chosen 2000, The my colleagues when including the for th is award beca use I was Christmas at Concordia Board of there are so many president of nominated by my colleagues Thursday, Nov. 30 Regents other, equally worthy Concordia, when there are so many other, 4-7:30 p.m. Movie$, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, said in a the dean of equally worthy candidates," Frances Frazfer Comstock 1 Concordia candidates. the college and Sprunger said. Horse-drawn carriage rides i — David Sprunger Belitower *?, publication other high- This award is used to Prausnitz English located in ranking people fund faculty development in Department Award 5-7:30 p.m. Singing on the Main Stage the archives Winner on campus. two primary areas: improving Steps of Old Main that the This group teaching and strengthening the purpose of this award is to then decides if the nominated core curriculum. This award 5-7 p.m. Chili for Charity and Festive Food, irkisl Apollo Strings, 6-7 p.m. give it to faculty members person is worthy of the award goes to pay part of Sprunger's Centrum.' who "have literally impacted by following three guidelines. salary and as development thousands of students at First, the person must be a -6:15 p.m. Main Stage progr*, ree itgncmg Concordia through their work model of Concordia's mission Sprunger ••page4 ' ps of Old Main

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For help, call (888) 354-PLAN The Concordian newe November 17, 2006 3 Homelessness prevalent in F~M area NEWS BRIEFS Concordia bands By KATIE HEDBERG Dorothy Day Food Pantry serves 500 wage necessary for a person to meet a T overly in JYlinnesola Staff Writer families per month. certain standard of living. Generally, by liie numbers... "The face of hunger is changing," a living wage is set at the poverty line begin battling it out Soon Christmas will be upon us, Halverson said. "The majority of for a family of four, or $9.06 per hour. By SARAH DAY bringing twinkling lights, sparkling people that come are from working A living wage ordinance requires Staff Writer ornaments and presents wrapped families . .. They're kind of falling off employers to pay employees a wage with shiny bows. But for some Fargo- the edge and falling onto hard times above the federal or state minimum Moorhead families, Christmas will and just can't make it." wage level. While several local regions Tryouts for Battle of the Bands heads off have enacted living wage ordinances, Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Christensen Recital Hall bring something different: hunger Halverson and Swee both cite families are served every and homelessness. economic changes as key reasons for Halverson said it is an issue that must month by the Dorthy from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seven bands consisting of at According to Elizabeth Swee, the increase. be addressed on a na'tional level. Day Food Pantry least one Concordia student will be competing for a d irector of the Dorothy Day "Wages aren't keeping up with "Minimum wage is really bad," chance to play in the Battle of the Bands, hosted by Food Pantry on Main Avenue in the cost of living," Swee said. "The Halverson said. "When inflation Campus Entertainment Commission. Moorhead, Christmas is one of the people who come here are already and the price of living go up but Matt Johnson, concerts and dances commissioner busiest times for the organization. working one or two jobs. Sometimes, your wage doesn't, there's a disparity. of CEC, said three or four bands out of the seven But this is not simply they're working four The national government isn't doing will be chosen to compete at Battle of the Bands. a holiday occurrence. jobs. They're just not anything about it." These finalists will compete in the last round More and more, The face of hunger able to keep up." In North Dakota, minimum percent — how much Friday, Jan. 19 in the Centrum; a time has not been FargoMoorhead is is changing. The According to the wage is set at $5.15. In Minnesota, food shelf uee has determined yet. witnessing an increase majority of people National Low Income minimum wage is $6.15 for large grown since 1955. "It sounds like it's going to be a really good in hunger around the that come are from Housing Coalition, a employers (those with $625,000 in competition," Johnson said. area, which is also working families . person needs almost annual receipts) and $5.25 for small CEC will be judging the bands on several criteria: characteristic of a .. They're kind of two full time jobs at employers. musical proficiency, stage and audience chemistry, national trend. falling off the edge m inimu m wage to Halverson encourages people to song originality and set choice, and efficiency. "The statistics tell and falling on to hard afford a two-bedroom get involved by writing their legislature Within each criterion the bands will be judged on us that on average times and just can't apartment in Fargo. In and requesting support for national a point scale to determine which ones will go on to one in 12 families make it. Minnesota, a person living wage legislation. percent of emergency Battle ot the Bands. will use some type of — Sue Halverson would need more than There are also other ways to get shelter requests that Nate Crary is the vocalist for Leroy Electric. The went unmet last year emergency feeding Director of the Dorothy two full time jobs to involved. Liz Sand, Campus Service band plays a mixture of an "aggressive hip-hop funk program," Swee said. Day Organization afford a two-bedroom Commissioner at Concordia, says that thing," he said. They use an electric guitar, bass, and " Fargo-Moorhead is apartment. there are many opportunities both on drums for this fusion. Crary was in Battle of the not better and no worse. We're pretty "In January when the cost to heat and off campus to serve others. Bands last year and thinks it's a good experience for much about the same." your home rose drastically, we had "You can donate your time, bands because it gives bands that have just started a Visits to local food shelves in people coming in looking for help," contribute resources such as food or chance to be heard by an audience. the Fargo-Moorhead area have Halverson said. "It happened again in money, you can advocate, and you can "It gives us something to work towards," he said; the spring when the cost of gas rose. educate yourself on what's going on "it's an easy way to have people listen to you." grown by 90 percent since 1985, is the minimum wage according to The State of Hunger in It's really the question of whether you in the world and in our community," small employers are Shane Garrahan is a guitarist for the Hopeful Minnesota. The Dorothy Day Food want to pay for heat or for food? Do she said. allowed to give their Prospects. Garrahan said his band played at Cabaret Pantry is experiencing one of its you want to pay for gas to get to work Halverson also encourages employees in the this year and they knew they wanted to keep playing highest years ever. According to Sue or do you want to eat?" participation. state of Minnesota. for audiences. He described their music as "emo and Large employers must "Whatever skills people have," power punk" and makes that work with two electric Halverson, director o( the Dorothy One of the issues several area pay their employees Day Organization, the food pantry families must combat is the issue she said, "there's an opportunity to $6.15 per hour. The guitars, a bass, drums, and vocals. Garrahan also is averaging 70 brand new families ot living wages. A living wage is get involved." federal minimum waqe believes Battle of the Bands is beneficial to bands. every single month. On average, the defined as the minimum hourly is set at $5.15. "It's an experience you can't really put into words," he said. 'That feeling you get when the crowd starts singing back the words, it's amazing." Students participate in German holiday tradition A fusion of diverse • Authentic advent calendars include chocholata treats, ealee benefit German Club cultures at Concordia

By OLUCHIEZEUGO Associate Opinions Editor By SARAH DAY well. One year they decided not to many ot the traditional Christmas having the calendars at home Staff Writer sell them and their phone didn't songs, Burchill said. whenever his family could get stop ringing with people asking "[The calendars] are a chance ahold of them. This week the International Student Organization The German department for the calendars, Burchill said. to mesh cultures," she said. "It's Tom Bloedow, a senior and held their annual international students' week of has had an annual tradition of The advent calendars have little important do that in a real positive the German Club treasurer, has celebration. selling authentic German advent windows for each day in December way." sold advent calendars here for the The festival began on Wednesday, Nov. 15 calendars for Christmas for the up to Christmas. The authentic The calendars were pretty past four years. He likes selling from 12-2 p.m. when a food festival was held in the past 10 years, and are doing German advent calendars have popular, she said. They ordered calendars because he sold them in Centrum. A variety of different ethnic foods were it again this year. The advent a piece of chocolate behind the 350 calendars, 50 more than in high school too; it was a natural presented. ISO invited all students to come, taste calendar tradition is important for windows. American versions have previous years, and they have progression for him, he said. He and enjoy a variety of foods from restaurants in the the German Club because of the anything from bible verses to little always sold out. This is the only also likes the tradition because of Fargo-Moorhead area. cultural connection. decorations. . German Club fundraiser. They its cultural ties. On Thursday, Nov. 16 the Arts and Crafts show Angie Perreault, German Club Burchill said that when her use the money for Concordia "It's a great way to promote was held from 12-5p.m. This was a day ot cultural co-president, loves the advent neighbor had kids, she began Language Village trips to Waldsee diversity within Concordia," exhibits, where different artworks from around the calendar tradition and has sold bringing advent calendars to them and other club activities. Bloedow said. world were on display for all to enjoy. calendars for the past two years. every year and remembejs them Jake Winchester, German Club The German club will be The week culminates today, Friday, Nov. 17 "It's exciting for me, just to getting so excited for them. She co-president, has also sold the selling these calendars at tables in with the festival variety show night. The celebration experience here what they do in still sends them calendars even calendars for the past two years. the Knutson Courtyard on Nov. starts at 8 p.m. with various performances by both Germany," she said. now that they're in college, she He said he does it not only because 28 and 29. They will be $4 each, international and American students. There will also Madelyn Burchill, a German said. it's a fundraiser, but because of the and will also be sold during the be performances by NDSU and MSUM students. A professor, has been involved with Many Christmas traditions tradition. Christmas at Concordia events dance with DJ Shay will follow the performances. selling advent calendars for the that are commonly celebrated "People did start a tradition — provided there are any left. All events will be in the Centrum, and ISO invites past 20 years. She said every child today in America came from once we started selling them," he the entire Concordia community to participate. has one in Germany and they are Germany, such as the Christmas said. becoming a tradition in America as tree, many of the decorations and Winchester also remembers

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The most these issues, but also to motivate homeless shelter oi Churches GENERAL ADMISSION / ALL AGES / 7:DD PM S conditions — some smdents sat surprising thing is all the food people to do something about United in Moorhead. B:3D PM DOORS / S:QD PM PLAYERS CLUB www.GHRISCAGLE.oom on the floors, while others sat the upper class has got," she them. They encouraged people "Taking action to • change at tables — some of them had said. "If I was at that table right to write a letter to the senator, our government policies to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 strange feelings. Senior Sarah now I would be embarrassed, asking the government to support the beliefs we hold" TECH N9NE Brandle, who was eating rice but in everyday life we don't spend more money on poverty- is the long-term goal, Hankins WITH CRITICAL BILL, POTLUCK & OTHERS while sitting on the floor, said realize that." related issues. Eva Hankins, said. 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will be set up, probably in a loop by the bell of the head organizers for this event. The Just as other campus traditions are tower, which kids can ride in, Moorhead whole Concordia community has been deeply established, the Christmas at FREE! FREE said. It will be decorated in a Polar Express coming together with great enthusiasm Concordia event will be added to the theme. for the event, he said. The college wanted list. Plans and several changes are already Another portion at the event that this to be a prelude to the Concordia underway for next year's Christmas at models European traditions are the booths Christmas Concerts, especially since Concordia. For instance, the college plans that will be sponsored by community it's the 80rJl anniversary Q{ the concerts, on adding more lights and festivities next church groups and student clubs. At Degerman said. year. these booths the organizations will sell "It's a chance for the community to "We hope that this becomes a tradition Christmas-related goods like ornaments, come together through the Christmas for many years to come, just as the corn apple cider, decorations and other items. season," he said. "It's a great way to engage feeds are," Degerman said. Roger Degerman, senior director o( the community, do something festive, and DW£2lYQti'ti IQV® It! communications and marketing, is one we hope it's meaningful." Day 3: You'll T&ttAtt YourFrimds!

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By JOSEPH SUNDE they criticize a variety of mov- ing to make it bigger than [the Contributing Writer ies, the science fiction genre is apartment]," Raske said. "So used most frequently. Tonight's with a dream and a bottle of The Lights dim in Jones 212 episode, "Pod People," is no ex- determination, we got the word as students bring out bags of ception. out, talked to the big wigs, and Cheetos and Potato Skins and "Pod People" is a 1983 sci- made it official." begin to munch away, eager to ence fiction film involving fur- Moline was first inspired to watch another episode of Mys- ry, elephant-like aliens that ter- organize the group after taking tery Science Theater 3000, a rorize campers, a rural family, a film analysis class with Pro- cult television comedy series and a team of poachers. Films fessor Greg Carlson. Carlson that aired from 1988 to 1999. like this are typical fodder for would show B-rated movies on The show's bizarre theme song the jokes and wisecracks of the the projector screen to help stu- begins and robots twirl across man and his robots. The rub- dents understand the filmmak- the gigantic screen as a lanky ber costumes, bad actors, blurry ing process. man in a red jumpsuit wanders cinematography, and tasteless "By watching and analyz- through a drifting satellite. Stu- New Age soundtrack provide ing poorly made B movies you dents begin to hum along to the inspiration for more jokes than really get a sense of how things tune and grin with familiarity the show can crank out. As the work," Moline said. "You start - this is nothing new to them. oddities of the plot unfold, the to see things and say to yourself, "The show is pretty much room continues to fill with hys- 'Woah, 1 know 1 can't make that one human and two robot pup- terical Cobber laughter. It is for mistake.'" pets watching really bad movies this type o\ humor that students It wasn't long before Moline and making fun of the produc- feel it is worthwhile to commit made the connection between Mystery Science Theater 3000 Club enthusiasts meet in Jones 212 on Wednesday nights to tion, directing, acting, and ev- their time every Wednesday Carlson's educational tech- feed their passions for the sardonic series, laugh at old obscure films and meet new people erything else that makes up a night. niques and the MST3K series with similar interests In the show. movie," said Joel Moline, found- The group officially began he had watched throughout his "Aside from personal enjoy- members, Moline thinks their edge of good and bad movies" er and president of Concordia's when Moline reserved Jones childhood. ment I think they [the students) appearance at the Cobber Expo and simply "have a great time." MST3K group. 212 first semester last year. "It just made me start really get a better look at how this year may have been the Moline, who has a tattoo of However, Moline said they thinking," Moline said. "How movies are made, and I think most effective step in getting the man and his robots on his met in smaller numbers cool would it be to get Mystery a lot of students can take that the word out. upper right arm, believes that long before the official Science [Theater] on the big with them," Moline said. "It's With attendance always "life should be laughed at" and group began. screen?" really the history of movies. growing, Raske believes that that his tattoo is a sign of how "At first it was Moline soon set out to con- You get a chance to watch these even people who have never much MST3K has impacted his just me and some vince the Office of Student Pro- movies that historians and film seen the show would enjoy it life by teaching him that. friends at my gramming that having a MST3K critics would like us to forget. and should come to see the se- "I believe that Mystery Sci- apartment," Mo- group on campus would be But this is where we got our up- ries for themselves. ence Theater has had such a line said. "We'd beneficial to the student body bringings." "It's a good place to meet big impact on what I am today, basically just plan - a task he says was the hardest Moline was eventually able new people," Raske said. "Plus what I want to be, and so on," a day and watch part of making the group offi- to persuade school officials if you've never seen it before, Moline said. our favorite epi- cial. One may indeed wonder with his mix of film education you'll surely get a laugh. It's un- Whatever the reasons are sodes." how watching the costumed el- and entertainment, and Con- like anything else you'll see on for these students to gather in Darci Raske, vice ephants of "Pod People" terror- cordia's MST3K club was made TV." Jones 212 every Wednesday president of the MST3K ize terrible actors could be ben- official last year. While there are many rea- night, in that room waits a man group, was one of the first to eficial to the student body. But The group has been grow- sons one might take time out of and his robot friends ready to The man and join Moline in his apartment according to Moline, students ing steadily since its creation. a busy week to watch a man and impart humor and sarcasm to his robot sidekicks provide a and noticed his desire to bring can gain much more from the After a positive response to fly- his robots make fun of movies, whatever Cobber is willing to running commentary through- the series to more students. series than laughs and enter- ers around campus and a Face- Moline says the main purpose listen. out the films, and although "Joel had the idea of try- tainment. book group that has reached 71 of the group is to gain "a knowl-

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In of view. They may have just lost Those other ladies were not Concordia: truth, she was dealing with a a parent to cancer and are so When my mom was about even on her radar. Her priori- Nov. 12, 1971: The Concordian runs a full-page article on the whole world of upset that they deep in thought that it doesn't the same age as most col-- ties were working and taking front page entitled, "Student Government Does Something." Various wouldn't have even under- even register with them that lege seniors, she was a single care of her kids. It didn't occur committees report to the Student Senate on their accomplishments stood. It's easy to misinterpret someone just said hello. mother working to support to her that somebody might throughout the year thus far. other people's demeanors This doesn't mean that you her three children. At the want to be her friend. In order Nov. 13, 1990: The Koslov Youth Dance Ensemble of Moscow when we are thinking about should stop greeting people or restaurant where she served, to make it day to day, she put. performs on diis day. The dancers are in Minnesota as part of the them from an egocentric point that you should stop doling there were several other young on a protective front and told "Moscow on the Mississippi: Minnesota Meets the Soviet Union" - of view. People have very differ- out kindness every chance that women who worked with her. herself that things would be exchange program. ent life experiences and it isn't you get. It just means that you My mom didn't dislike these okay; she went through her Nov. 14, 1988: The Cobber Club aerobics program presents an fair to assume that everybody is should try to think about what women; they were just her days just trying to keep her Aerobic Fashion Show and Clinic in the aerobic room on campus. on the same level. other people might be going coworkers. But my mom found head above water. The event includes a fashion show, lecture and routine performance through. Instead of automati- out later that they used to My mother shares this story Secondly, my mother's from an award-winning aerobic dance champion. cally becoming offended upon talk behind her back and call for a couple of reasons. First story shows how people take Nov. 15, 1984: C. Brooks Peters, a noted authority on Nazism who being "snubbed," step back her the "ice princess" because of all, it shows how very wrong things personally that aren't had personally met Hitler, speaks on Nazism, his meetings with Hitler, and remember that whatever of the way that she carried our perceptions of people can really about them. I know I've Goebbels and others, and the dangers of dictatorships on campus. is going on with that other herself. They thought that she i be. Oftentimes we interpret gotten upset by people who Nov. 16, 1942: International Relations Club in conjunction with person probably has nothing to was too good and too proud people's attitudes as a reflec- "snub" me or who don't return Zeta Sigma Pi (a social science fraternity) begins selling war stamps do with you. to make friends with anybody tion of how they feel about a friendly greeting. In situa- on this day and for the rest of the week. Under the Concordia War who worked there. us. The ladies that worked tions such as these it helps to Committee, various campus organizations will be in charge of selling war stamps each week. Danl*s Nov. 17, 1922: The Concordian announces on the front page College fashion that a Home Economics Club has been organized to celebrate and Mailbox promote the domestic sciences, Nov. 18, 1949: The Concordian runs a front-page article on Dear Dani, dos and don 'ts Concordia "Norse" professor J, A. Holvik, who found new evidence By SARAH HOFFBECK How do I explain this...I debunking the Kensington Runestone. have been dating this girl for 5 Lifestyle Writer years. We started dating in Don't... Do... World: high school, and everything ...wear pajamas to class. ...mix gold and silver Nov. 12, 1933: Hugh Gray takes the first recorded photograph was great. Our families are Believe me, no one wants to jewelry together. Contrary to o( the Loch Ness monster. Though believers hail it as proof, skeptics good friends, so we did a lot see you in your plaid pajama popular belief, many jewelry assert that the photo is so blurry, it is impossible to tell anything. Some of things together. We both pants—or bunny rabbit slippers trends today—including layered speculate that it is Gray's dog swimming with a stick in its mouth. came to Concordia, but home is for that matter. necklaces and stackable Nov. 13, 1002: St. Brice's Day Massacre. King Ethelred of England not far away. 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Enough said. ...invest in a belted jacket and fourteen seconds after her departure. She is the first woman to funny anymore (especially the, "Yo mamma" jokes). I'm starting to ...hide behind shapeless or trench coat. Not only do circumnavigate the globe without being accompanied at all times by wonder if I was just in love with her family. Is this possible? What's clothing. Hiding yourself both have a great shape and a man. wrong with me? Should I break up with Lilliana? in tent-like layers will only cinch at the waist, but each Nov. 15, 1999: The popular virtual pet simulation site Neopets is Sincerely, make your entire body appear look is flattering for members founded. The free site lets users choose and personalize virtual pets Family Matters larger. To emphasize your of both sexes. (Neopets) who then go on quests or play games. Neopets has caused assets and hide your flaws try ...mix black with brown. controversy because oi gambling-like games, extreme amounts of Dear Family Matters, a streamlined jacket instead of ...get a pair of boots. And on-site advertising, and the beliefs held by Scientologist CEO Doug Even divorces that happen when the children are "adults" can oversized sweats. look for fun colors and crazy Dohring. be difficult. As you have noticed, things are not the same now that ...wear sunglasses inside. accessories. Nov. 16, 1959: The musical "The Sound of Music" opens at the Lilliana's family is not together. Because of the divorce, Lilliana Although sunglasses are a great ...have fun with your jewel- Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway in New York City. The musical, may be having trust-issues that are affecting your relationship. This accessory, when inside they are ry. Anything from large beads with music by Rogers and Hammerstein, is based on a pair of German may be worse for Lilliana since it took so long to happen. We all no longer necessary, to polished stones will do. films about the VonTrapp family. depend on certain things staying the same in our lives; perhaps ...cinch a belt at your Nov. 17, 1968: The Superbowl game between the New York Jets the most important "same" is our parents. Since the seemingly waist if your hips are broad. A and Oakland Raiders is running long, and NBC cuts short the last unbreakable "same" of her parents' marriage has been broken, waist-cinching accessory will 1:05 minutes of the game. Right after Jets' kicker Jim Turner kicked Lilliana may be questioning the trust in your relationship, even only emphasize your bottom what appeares to be a game-winning field goal, NBC cuts to the film though you have been dating for five years. half. Plus, it will also make a Heidi, which is scheduled to play right after the game. 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"Genesis" By BRAD KASTENDICK Allow your sinews to relax. Focus your mind; Take that soothing drag off your cigarette, Or your bong, Take that comfort sip, Turn on your runes, Pray, Meditate, It doesn't matter. Just, Focus. Now... By CHLOEMOOBERRY Compare the six days of the book of Genesis to the four billion years of geologic time. One day is to the Creator what about 666 million years is to us. Navigate this six-day week. All day Monday until Tuesday's noon, creation was occupied with getting the earth going. Life began on Tuesday's noon and Earth's beautiful organic diversity bloomed over the next four days. At 4 pm, Saturday, the big reptiles came. Just five hours later, when the redwoods appeared, Suddenly there were no more big reptiles. At 3 minutes before midnight, man appeared. One-fourth of a second before midnight, Christ arrived. At one-fortieth of a second before midnight, the Industrial Revolution began.

Breathe. Again, breathe.

All of you are surrounded by people who think that what we have been doing for one-tortieth of a second can go in indefinitely. Maybe you're one of those people, Those normal people, The ones that absorb all they're taught to regurgitate into four-point-o report cards, Those people that believe their holy scriptures should go unquestioned, Unchallenged, And are worthy of shedding blood over. One-fortieth of a second versus a week. Those people Are all stark Raving Mad.

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WEEKLY ISSUE EDITORIAL Use your blessings Your views on capital punishment r . to help others On Nov. 5, Saddam Hussein was found guilty of crimes against humanity in ordering the deaths of 145 ShHte villagers in the town of Pujail in 19&2 by the Iraqi Special Tribunal. His sentence is death by hanging. While the actual carrying out of this sentence will take Stop. For just a minute or two, forget about the ridiculous place next spring at the earliest, this week we hear what some of you have to say about capital punishment in general. amount of homework you have, the last fight you had with your roommate, or the fact that your annoying Aunt Edith We always encourage you to get your voices heard by sending in your opinions about various issues. In our next issue we will discuss is coming to Thanksgiving dinner; and think about how the implications of the recent shift in political power In Congreee, for students and for the world at large. If this topic strikes your many good things you do have in your life. fancy, send your opinions or questions to KJley Ramstorf at [email protected] or Oluchi Ezeugo at [email protected]. Enjoy! How much do you eat in a day? Where do you rest your head at night? When was the last time you visited the dentist or doctor? These are things you don't often stop By DAN NELSON ment in any way. no going back and saying, "Well, George, to think about, right? In fact, for us upper-middle class Senior People, regardless of religious back- the DNA evidence cleared you of that dou- citizens, cozily situated in the bubble of the college we are ground, can agree that human judgment is ble homicide...oh wait, you've been dead lucky enough to attend, these things are such constant Capital punishment is a strange and sad flawed. Human judgment is subject to emo- for ten years." parts of our lives — as natural and automatic as walking. idea. First, let it be known that I want no tional and ideological bias and even the The death penalty is a sentence that We take all these things for granted, because we have part of George W. Bush's theocracy that is most thoroughly debated intellectual ideas we have no right to implement on anyone, them at our fingertips every day. But for 1.2 billion people sweeping the American political landscape. are still fundamentally flawed because they be they guilty OP- innocent. While there around the world,* and more than 3,000 in Minnesota The idea that the moral opinions of a small were conceived by man. This fact, however, are criminals in this world that do ter- alone,** every minute of their days is consumed by the group of Americans should dictate the way does not and should not prevent us from rible, disgusting things and we may wish thought of how they're going to get to the next. These are the entire nation lives is ridiculous. That making decisions. To sit in for their deaths, it is not our the impoverished people of the world. For them, the only said I do not believe that religion should our rooms and tremble at the Life is not ours to place to decide. Saddam Hus- way to obtain these simple needs is to grasp for them, many be absent from the political sphere. I have thought of making a decision is take; this is why sein seems like the perfect case times fruitlessly. moral convictions (influenced by my reli- ridiculous. We elect officials to murder is illegal for the death penalty but even According to the State of Hunger in Minnesota web gious beliefs) that affect the way I vote, ev- make decisions, we make deci- and why the death a man as evil as Hussein can* site, the number of people who visit the food shelf on a eryone does, and that is okay. sions, we read about decisions penalty should; ba; not be subject to human judg- regular basis has increased by 45 percent since 2000.+ As a Christian I oppose the needless others have made to inform our ment. Life is not ours to take; Comparatively, during the lunch hour in DS, an average taking of life. This includes capital pun- own - it is part of the democrat- this is why murder is illegal of 129.9 pounds of food is wasted. This is enough to feed ishment, abortion (although that opinion ic process. However, a decision over who and why the death penalty should be. For 18 people for a week or four people for a month. As for is more complex) and frivolous wars; all lives and who dies is not ours to make! all the Christians who support the death obtaining decent housing, insurance and education, a basic of these create needless human suffering Most of the decisions we make at the penalty, think on this. "Let he who is with- living wage in the U.S., which is currently set at $5.15, does which very rarely enhances the lives o{ any- governmental level are not permanent; laws out sin cast the first stone." If God takes not cut it. Yet, in this country, 14.9 million workers who one involved in the situation. It confuses can be amended, social programs can be life away then it is a just choice; when man earn this minimum wage at a full-time job make little over me as to how some people can support overhauled, foreign policy can be revisited takes life away it is a choice born out of mo- $10,000 a year. Factoring in a family, this income is well the death penalty and be pro-life and war and taxes can be lowered or increased...but tives other than justice and should not be below the poverty line, set at $16,000.+ hawks at the same time. Life is a gift from when you take a human life the decision is allowed. While these problems have pervaded the world and God; therefore, taking life is not a matter permanent! The person, regardless of guilt, our country for as long as anyone can remember, and to be taken lightly or endorsed by a govern- is forever subject to their sentence. There is the reasons behind these problems are complicated and difficult to untangle, it doesn't mean that one should give up hope and push the thought to the back of their mind. There are many things that can be done in one's day-to-day life (and not just during the holiday season) that can at least ByJOESUNDE there has been a growing trend in America to release convicted murderers into society. help alleviate this problem both within this state, across the Junior with influential groups and government of- Dukakis later furloughed Bradford country and around the world. ficials that has taken some of the credibility Boyd, a man serving time for rape that later As the Hunger and Homelessness Banquet last A May 2005 Gallup poll showed that 74 out of this argument. committed first-degree murder while in Monday, Nov. 13 suggested you can volunteer on campus percent of the American public is in "favor One such official was Democrat Michael prison. When on his furlough, Boyd severe- for organizations such as the Campus Service Commission, of the death penalty for a person convicted Dukakis, former Massachusetts governor ly beat a man, repeatedly raped a woman, Justice Journeys, Habitat for Humanity and Bread for the of murder." This statistic may seem surpris- and presidential candidate. Dukakis put a and then killed himself. World. If that is too much to take on, you can simply donate ing to those who constantly hear the me- program in place in Massachusetts that al- The list of repeated offenses goes on, canned foods (use up some of those Dining Dollars) to one dia shouting out how the death penalty is lowed convicted, first-degree murderers eli- as Dukakis continuously gave convicted of our campus' food drives, clean out your closet and give "cruel and inhumane" or "a gibility for weekend furloughs. murderers the opportunity to "rehabili- away those shirts and jeans that you never wear anymore, violation of human rights." To Support capital The most well-known case un- tate" (a.k.a. repeat their crimes and/or or fill a shoe box full of school and hygiene essentials for But the reasons most Ameri- punishment is not to der Dukakis1 supervision was fail to return from their furloughs). Under Operation Christmas Child. Compared to all that we have cans support capital punish- endorse an infringe- that of Willie Horton — a man Dukakis1 watch, he furloughed a total of in our lives, these are relatively small sacrifices, but they ment does not lie in an un- ment of human convicted of first-degree mur- 82 first-degree murderers and 184 second- mean the world to these people. forgiving hatred of human rights, but rather to der after robbing a 17-year-old- degree murderers (not to mention 287 sex There. Taking those few minutes out of your day wasn't beings, nor is it because of support a tragic, but gas station employee, stabbing offenders). so bad after all. But wait. We want you to chew on and an ignorant vigor to infringe necessary shield for him 19 times, and leaving him Through all the other complex, social, appreciate on a few aspects of your life before you move on human rights. Rather, innocent life to exist in a trash can. Even though and moral issues that surround the capital on to your next major crisis. Remember that you can go the vast support for capital in peace. Horton was set to serve a life punishment debate, this remains a clear to DS almost any time you want and eat as much as you punishment is most likely sentence, Dukakis somehow danger: the fact that people in power, like want. You have a warm dorm, a lofted bed and so much rooted in the fundamental American belief found it necessary to "rehabilitate" him Dukakis, ignore the potential dangers that stuff you can barely move around. Your parents can afford that the government's sole responsibility is to society through the program. This back- many violent criminals pose to society. To insurance to pay for those painful shots and your next to protect the lives of its people. fired on Dukakis when Horton, while on support capital punishment is not to en- braces tightening. And don't forget that you can type 60+ Many would argue that a life sentence in furlough, "twice raped a local woman after dorse an infringement of human rights, words per minute, read a sheet oi music, differentiate an prison is a more reasonable alternative (one pistol-whipping, knifing, binding, and gag- but rather to support a tragic, but necessary equation, and read the syllabus for the next day's daunting that protects human life). This seems to be, ging her fianc^." Sadly, the injustice done shield for innocent life to exist in peace. homework assignment. and in many cases is, a valid point. But to this couple did not alter Dukakis' efforts Although we may complain about various aspects of our lives, millions of people around the world would give anything to have them. So when you're gorging on that delicious turkey and those mashed potatoes at home this Thanksgiving with your lovely Aunt Edith, remember to LETTER be thankful for the simple fact that you are able to do this, while millions of Americans cannot, *CSC Hunger and Homelessness Banquet speech Sanctions hold violators accountable "Wilder Foundation: htrp://w\v'w.wilder,org/homelessness.0.html •Hunger Solutions Minnesota: http://www.hungersolutions.org/ By LACEYNEUMAN of the building. On occasion thought my apartment door make sure he had a sober ride • •Economic Policy Institute: http://www.epi-org/content.cfrn/bpl78 Director of Brown Hall students end up vomiting in was a Livedalen wing door. home. 1 think this is a clear Editorials are written by Editor-in-Chief Kara Cook and their floor's bathroom, often Because it was so cold out, he example of students not mak- Managing/News Editor Elsbeth Krumholz Several letters and articles missing their target. This began pounding on my door ing responsible choices. have been published in The means the custodians or a in an attempt to get someone Fortunately, this student is Concordian this fall about Residence Life staff member to let him into the building. being held accountable for his the new alcohol sanctions at will have to clean up the mess, Though his pounding and actions both by the adminis- Concordia. Most of the letters but not until the weekend is yelling did wake and frighten tration and by himself. When have come from students who over. The stall or stalls that many residents of Livedalen we met last week he said he feel the sanctions are unfair or were used for vomiting are and Brown, he was still not wants to do something to set too steep. How is it unfair that out of order for the rest of the able to get into the building, things right. He wrote an apol- people are being held account- weekend. All of the residents so he broke the window on ogy to the residents of Brown. able for their actions? on that floor have to smell the door. Then he broke one He also is going to speak to his People who are hosting vomit for the next couple of of my kitchen windows. Then athletic team next year during parties off campus where days while they shower, use he broke another kitchen training and talk about this 1 alcohol is served to minors the bathroom or brush their window with his fists. He then experience so he can hopefully W ! may incur steeper fines, but teeth. This is just one example kicked in a basement window prevent other minors on the there are other consequences of how one person drinking at of Livedalen, where he was team from repeating similar that aren't affecting them. an off campus party can affect apprehended by a campus mistakes. Most of the minors who are many other people in a very security guard. 1 hope those of you who drinking at these parties live short amount of time. I don't understand why are opposed to these sanctions on campus and return to their Here's another example: the people hosting the party see that there are valid reasons hall when the party is over. The weekend before Hallow- served him so much alcohol for them. Drinking off-campus Many times they come home een, an off-campus resident that he could break three win- affects more than just the after responsibly having just left a party near campus. He dows with his fists and not re- neighbors of the house party; a few drinks and go to bed. left this party in only shorts ally feel it. I don't understand it affects the neighbor so the However, there are also times and a ripped up t-shirt. He why they let him leave their party's guests. All students, on when some of these students had been drinking that night, party dressed so inappropri- or off campus, should be re- are disruptive, interrupting and when he got to campus ately for the weather. 1 don't sponsible members of the city ANDREA PULSCHER the sleep of other members he was so intoxicated that he understand why they didn't m and campus communities. The Concordlan November 17, 2006 9 10 November 17, 2006 The Concordian 'Stranger Than Fiction' a best-seller Editors Picks "Wiaeterworke II" By KARA COOK are interrupted by a voice that begins to tive voice belongs to Kay Eiffel (played romance between Crick and Pascal is Editor-in-Chief narrate his every move. Crick's reactions expertly by Emma Thompson), an au- delightfully awkward and sweet. The Date and Time: Nov. 18, 8 to the voice lead to some humorously thor who is experiencing major writer's characters become relatable humans, p.m., Nov. 19, 2 p.m. Just because Will Ferrell is starring awkward situations, especially when he block. Enlisted by the publishing making the viewer understand each of Place: Festival Concert in a. new movie, don't expect it to follow pays a business visit to the bakery of company to assist Eiffel is Penny Escher them, even when their agendas conflict. Hall, North Dakota State the crudely trod footsteps of "Anchor- Ana Pascal (played by Maggie Gyllen- (Queen Latifah). Together, Eiffel and The ensuing plot twists hold viewers' University man" and "Talladega Nights." Ferrell's haal). Escher search for the answer to Eiffel's attention for the two-hour length. Cost: $10 for students character in "Stranger Than Fiction," Crick soon seeks help for his odd writing block: finding a way to kill It's the familiar story of finding which opened last weekend, is surpris- problem and eventually meets with Crick, a character in her newest book. one's self, but told such in a refreshingly The Fargo-Moorhead Sym- ingly deeper and more dimensional, literary professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin The following struggles of both atypical way that the cliche is unnotice- phony under the direction while still humorous in a genuine way, Hoffman), He and Crick attempt to Eiffel and Crick provide an emotional able. The film may be slightly under-the- of Bernard Rubenstein will Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS determine the reasoning behind the whirlwind: One moment the notions of radar, but the superb writing and stellar perform Mendelssohn's auditor whose mild obsessive-compul- play-by-play account of Crick's life. death and dying are painfully present, cast make "Stranger Than Fiction" a "The Hebrides Overture, sive tendencies and humdrum lifestyle Unbeknownst to them, the narra- but the next moment the developing true best-seller. op. 26" and Elgar's "Enig- ma Variations, op. 36." They will feature violinist Eric Grossman in Bartok's Everclear loses sparkle "Violin Concerto No. 2." • Band's new sound proves new is not always Improved Grossman was praised by the New York Times as By CHRIS MILLER he has been flirting with in the and heartfelt acoustic pop about that a "brilliant soloist." His A&E Writer band's last three outings. approach. It seemed like each line is not world tours have taken him This is the first Everclear song stuck in your head, and the cliched through the United States, I wanted to love this album. album with the "new" band, if you weren't pumping your approach, Europe, Korea, Japan and I really did. I have followed and a "new" sound arrived fist, you were nodding to the but the Cuba. Everclear since "Sparkle and with it. Readers should note beat. Alexakis is aware of this, fact that I Concert with Fade" in 1995, and each album that "new" is not always "im- and on each track bits of his feel like he The Profits until now has been played un- proved." Original three-piece past efforts shine through. The could have til it broke. The songs stuck in members Greg Eklund and problem is, those bits are then pulled it off Date and Time: Nov. 18 at my head and •made me think. Craig Montoya left the band quickly lost in the over-orches- 5 years ago. 9 p.m. Something about singer/song- after their last record together. tration of a five-member band. Now it just Place: Centrum writer Art Alexakis' voice Instead of touring and record- Everclear made their name in feels hol- Cost: Free spoke to me, with its earnest ing under his own name, three-part emoting, and hear- low and secondhand. On the wouldn't feel so strongly. The and bitter timbre. 1 wondered Alexakis just cobbled together ing a much thicker sound (with first single "Hater," Alexakis songs are immediately forget- The Profits, a punk band late at night listening to "Pale three twenty-somethings and a keyboard?) is jarring. sounds like he's struggling to table, which is convenient. I from Boston, sing angry Green Stars," 1 felt the pain of an old Everclear drum tech On tracks like "Portland find something to be angst- certainly don't want to remem- songs against the corporate "Father of Mine," and 1 even and kept at it The results are Rain," the music hearkens ridden over, and the worst he ber them. It's time to move takeover of American caught the whiff of sardonic in tangible: this is not the Ever- back to "Sparkle and Fade"- can say to a former lover is "I on, Art. On "Drama King" he culture, the environment "Wonderful." But in the entire- clear you remember. type build and release, but the don't wanna be/With a hater sings "Losing my mind/noth- and our minds, accord- ty of "Welcome to the Drama What they used to be was moment is ruined when Alexa- like you" over a keyboard riff. ing seems right/I don't know ing to their website. They Club/' I feel nothing. The a combination of grunge-era kis sings things like "The only ("It's got me down/I'm super who 1 am anymore." Ironically, formed their group three album feels contrived, and it guitars and pop hooks that thing/That I want to do/Is kiss stressed." Really?) that's the only line that felt years ago while they were seems that Alexakis has finally eventually left behind the you/When I'm coming deep If this wasn't labeled an like it came from him. Don't students at the University tripped over the repetitive line grunge and took on a tight inside of you." The worst part Everclear record, maybe I Bother. of Wisconsin-Madison. Since then, they have won an award for Best Overall Books youVe never Artist at the Madison Area Perl: 403 Si, Music Awards. They have also earned spots on EA read: the classics Sports' NCAA Football video game. By MATTSMIT Heinlein has been accused A&E Writer of being a fascist, a com- Mr, Concordia By SARAH WASSBERC purchase lunch or goodies as the other side drifts in. Of munist, and everything in Lifestyle Writer Date and Time: Nov. 20, a treat for a friend or friends. course, if you want to send There are just too many between. Whatever else he 7 p.m. Just a few blocks north of The premise is you pay in a package while you wait for books out there. Don't get might have been, however, Place: Centrum campus, within easy walking advance for a full lunch and your lunch or a friend, it's very me wrong, writing book he was a visionary. "Stranger Cost: Free or free will In A Strange Land," writ- distance, sits Cafe Perk. Locally Cafe Perk takes care of the convenient. reviews is the sweetest job I donation owned and operated, it opened rest. You can even leave notes Overall, Cafe Perk is a can imagine, but the scope ten through the 1950s and in 2005. Sharing a building for your lucky friends on a nice lunch and/or coffee is a little daunting. If I can published in 1961, offended Lambda Delta Sigma, with the UPS store, there is blackboard telling them "Hi," alternative, especially for those only recommend one book a people left and right with Concordia's only social soci- more to this cute little coffee perhaps the reason why you without cars or who want a week, and every week I want its radical treatment of ety, will evaluate Concordia shop than meets the eye. decided to treat them to lunch little exercise to work off that to pick absolutely the best religion and sexuality several males who represent vari- years before hippies and the Despite its relatively plain and your name. fabulous monster cookie and book that I think everyone ous on-campus organiza- exterior, Cafe Perk is light and Another unique and cappuccino. should read...well, I have counterculture movement tions and grant one the title inviting inside. A couple of convenient facet of Cafe Perk Cafe Perk is located at 403 more than 800 books just in ever had the chance. Like his of Mr. Concordia. Proceeds booths and small tables line is its drive-thru window, which 8th St. S. in Moorhead. my living room. It's hard to other works it can be didactic for this first annual compe- the back and a small L-shaped is almost certainly busy in the Phone: 218.477.7375 narrow it down. So this week, in places, but presents a thor- tition will go to muscular ough philosophical picture counter provides a focal point, mornings. I'm not going to. Rather than dystrophy research. featuring refrigerated glass Not deliver an in-depth review, of the world unlike anything cases that reveal tasty goodies. everything is here's three quick gLimpses at before it. By A&E Editor Danielle Hance Cafe Perk serves lunch, perfect. The absolutely classic books that 3) "Watership Down," coffee, and baked goodies to parking lot you probably haven't read Richard Adams. It's a book tempt any palate. A variety of is small and (but should). about rabbits. Yeah. But after reasonably-priced sandwiches, somewhat 1) "The Old Man and reading it, you won't be able daily soups and salads appease cramped, but if The Sea," Ernest Hemingway. to see a rabbit wander across the lunch crowd. Standard you walk you'll If brevity is the soul of wit, as campus without wondering coffee shop fare and delicious be fine. Seating Shakespeare suggested, this • about its name, its society and baked goods like cookies and is limited, and may be the most genius thing what stories it could tell you if scones will please those hungry half of the wall ever written. There are no un- you could only understand it for something hot and sweet. between Cafe necessary words. Each short, when it talked. No, I'm really Cafe Perk also features daily Perk and the bare sentence has the power not kidding. This book is awe- 3e ae> corny or as harsh ae lunch specials. UPS store is of a full paragraph, relentless some. But, as LeVar Burton you want: 5ubrnit revlewa on Perhaps the most unique open, which and compelling. would tell you, don't take my almost any topic you can thing about Cafe Perk is a little means noise 2) "Stranger In A Strange word for it... pull out of a bag to program that allows you to and music from STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS Land," Robert Heinlein. [email protected]. Linkin Park's long-awaited third album to debut early 2007

By ANDY CAMPBELL haven't been working on anything album. So yeah, if you look at it that great idea in theory, but when you put A&E Writer original, the Los Angeles-based way, 1 guess you could say they've been it out, it's just not." Bennington also sextet has remained active since a little busy... confirmed that the band has a title for On March 25, 2003, Linkin releasing "Meteora." Perhaps you've So the real question is: will there the album in mind, but would not say Park released its sophomore alburn heard of "Collision Course"—the be a third studio album? The answer, ' what it was. "Meteora," which sold 810,000'copies mash-up album comprised of some I was relieved to discover, is yes. In So what can fans expect from in its first week and debuted at No.l of Linkin Park's classics along with February 2006, Linkin Park an- this album? For a band that has been on Billboard. The album sold more Jay-Z's rehashed lyrics. Or perhaps nounced that Rick Rubin would be traditionally categorized as nu-metal, than 11 million copies worldwide, you came across their DVD, "Live in producing Linkin Park's third studio Bennington says that their new album • produced five singles, and claimed the Texas," which features impressive live project along with band member will be nothing of the sort. "We're Viewers' Choice award in 2004 for renditions of 17 songs. Or better yet, Mike Shinoda. Rubin has produced ing through over 100 potential songs going for the music that inspired "Breaking the Habit". maybe you were one of the millions of several big name bands in the past and that the album was being held off us, rather than the nu-metal type But that was three years ago, and fans who saw Linkin Park in concert such as The Beastie Boys, The Red until early 2007, of sound," he said. He went on to since then we've heard no original on one of the three tours they put Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, In a recent interview with MTV, explain that the album will combine Linkin Park material. So I set out together over the course of two years. and Audioslave. The untitled third frontman Chester Bennington was classic rock and punk with "vintage" to answer the question: just what is Besides that, emcee Mike Shinoda album was originally scheduled for a asked about the possibility of a double hip-hop beats. "We're straying from Linkin Park up to these days? formed the popular rap group FoTt 2006 release, but in an interview with album. He refuted the idea saying, the predictable sounds we've had in Minor and frontrnan Chester Ben- That may not be the right ques- Billboarcl.com in September Shinoda "The whole double-album thing is like the past, but there's no question when nington began working on a solo tion to ask, however. Although they explained that the band was still sift- the kiss of death, not that it's not a you hear it that it's Linkin, Park." The Concordlan evorte November 17. 2006 11 Volleyball season successful to the end • Second round of the NCAA playoffs ende Cobber volleyball's eucceee>\on of wine

By ASHLEY HARTLEY volleyball seasons, this year was quite chemistry transfers Staff Writer notable. The team was ranked no. to the court and 3 nationally, which is the highest we had a very The Cobber volleyball team ended the team has ever been ranked in successful season," their season last Friday in a back and history according to Jim Cella, sports Hokenstad said. forth battle with UW-Eau Claire information director at Concordia. While having Blugolds losing 3-2 and breaking their "That's a pretty astonishing a successful season 18 game winning streak. At the end of achievement" Cella said. attracts fans and the season, however, the Cobbers have In addition to an impressive creates local much to be proud of with an impressive ranking, this was also the fourth season recognition, having 11-0 finish in the MIAC, earning them in a row the Cobbers have made the a highly, ranked the no. 1 spot in the conference. They NCAA volleyball playoffs, which is team nationally Were 25-2 overall. also an amazing accomplishment also does a lot for Other notable achievements according to Cella. the college outside throughout the season include The team had a big advantage this of the campus and individual All-Region honors from year that contributed to their success. Fargo-Moorhead the American Volleyball Coaches After head coach Tim Mosser was area, Association (AVCA). Head coach Tim named the AVCA Region Coach of "Wherever I SPORTS INFORMATION PHOTO The No. 3 ranked volleyball team ended their 10-game winning streak last Saturday after Mosser earned the the Year, most would go, when people a tough second round NCAA playoff game. The Cobbers attacked with 55 kills against the AVCA Region Coach Wherever I go agree Mosser has a lot hear I'm from Blugolds achieving 75 kills. of the Year award when people hear to do with the team's Concordia the first while seniors Becca I'm from Concordia accomplishment. Cella thing they think o( is our volleyball it will be difficult to replace the senior Cobber tradition will continue into Shane and Danielle the first thing they said Mosser has a way team/1 Cella said. leadership of Becca Shane, Danielle the next season. think of is our Dahl were named to of developing his young This recognition obviously puts Dahl, Anna Walden and Lindsay "It is true that we are losing four volleyball team. the AVCA All-Region players and creating a Concordia on the college sports map. Sipma. However, people often don't very talented seniors, but they have — Jim Cella strong team as a whole. More people now recognize the Cobber realize that many consistent players taught us younger classmen the ropes," First Team. Shane was Sports Information Sophomore Knsten athletics program. Cella said that more still have years left at Concordia. Hokenstad said. She added that the also named the MIAC Director MVP. Only one other Hokenstad, hitter for recognition, as well as several openings "Michelle Honek [junior] is a Cobbers have more home matches player in Cobber volleyball history has the Cobbers, recognizes why the team on the volleyball roster for next year, consistent player who will contribute next year which will give fans more received this award. Shane also earned so successful, cohesive and fun to will help attract players to the program 10 kills and 10 digs every game," Cella chances to see the Cobbers in action. player of the week honors twice this watch. because they will be playing on a said, and added that consistent players I'm sure all Cobber volleyball fans season, and sophomore Jill Hance "1 think the major reason why nationally ranked team and would like Honek and sophomore setter Jill join me in congratulating the team earned her first setter of the week our team was so fun to watch was have a better chance of playing because Hance will be an asset to next year's in a successful season and eagerly honors this season. because it is quite obvious that we all of these openings. team. anticipate next season. When looking to past Cobber enjoy spending time together. Our When looking to nextyear, however, Hokenstad agrees that the strong

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Hockey remains a life-long passion UM-Crookston 3-3. That gives Volleyball the Cobber men a record of 3- By ALEC HOLEN he finally took me. However, he here at Concordia College talented first-year players. We Nov. 9 0. didn't take me to any ordinary playing for the Cobbers. There are 3-0 wi th two wins over The girl's Volleyball team Growingup in Northwestern game. It was the last game have been many people from Northland College, and also wae> able to pull together a Women's Hockey Minnesota, the game of hockey that the North Stars played in my hometown of Thief River a win against the University win against 3e\o\t (Wise.) 3-1. Nov. 10 is an inevitability tor many Minnesota. The whole time I Falls, MN that have played of Minnesota Crookston. The With the win, they were able to The Cobber ladies kept the children. I was no different. was there all of the fans were hockey for the Cobbers, and team this year expects nothing advance to the second round game locked and were unable Hockey has been imbedded in screaming at the top of their I learned from them that it less than a playoff birth, and I of the NCAA Tournament. to advance against Finlandia my blood since I started playing lungs saying how bad they hate was a very honorable place to believe we can attain that if we Nov. 10 (Mich.). The two teams tied at at the age of three. the owner for selling the team. continue my career. continue to work as hard as we Concordia wasn't eo lucky 3-3 in overtime. I grew up idolizing the After going to the game, I knew Starting this year we were have been. One thing that we in the second round of the Nov. 11 Minnesota North Stars and that I would always love the very optimistic about our feel strongly about is fans. Fans tournament. The girl's fell to The eecond time was the would always beg my dad to game of hockey. team, because we had a good help win hockey games, and we UW-Eau Claire 3-2. charm for the womene hockey go to a game. After countless Now, after playing hockey core group of veteran players hope to see you out there! team. They pulled off a win nights ot pleading my cad to go, for over seventeen years, I am returning, along with many Women's Soccer against Finlandia (Mich.) 5-2. Nov, 11 The ladies are now 1-0-1 for the The Concordia Women's season. Soccer team lost to UW-Eau Claire 2-0 in the first round Football of the NCAA Tournament. Nov. 10 LIVE This prevented the girls from The football team beat COMEDY advancing. UM-Morris 41-21 in their final game of the season. This last Men's Hockey win made them 4-6 for the Nov. 7 season. 1/2 Price with your Student ID Concordia was able to beat 18-f- show every Thursday @ 8PM Comedian Bios and Show time @ Upcoming sport events COURTNEYSCOMEDYCLUB.BIZ Nov. 15-24 Gustavus, 2p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Located Amer iclnrt Saturday, Nov. 1& in the Women's Basketball Men's Basketball vs. MSU Moorhead & Apprentice School Moorhead, 7:30p.m. Tournament Friday, Nov. 24 Wrestling hosting Cobber Men's Basketball @ Open Christopher Newport The Concordian is now Swimming and Diving @ Tournament Macalester Invite Men's Hockey vs. St. hiring for spring 2007 Men'© Hockey vs. Scholastics, 7p.m. (5ustavus, 2p.m. Available positions include: Women's Hockey @ Home games In bold

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