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By JULIANE RENK "As we prepare to send forth Staff Writer students, we have to bring others [the authors] here," Olsen said. The 2006 National People such as Lerner and Book Awards finalists Rajiv Chandrasekaran are people Chandrasekaran and Ben who could motivate students Lerner will be on campus today and inspire their careers, Olsen to discuss their books and said. experiences with students and For the Book Award staff. weekend on campus, each Lerner was a finalist in author teaches a master class, poetry for his second book, which gives students and staff Angle of Yaw. His poems are the opportunity to be "in the about the commercialization classroom with the country's of public space and speech. He very best (writers]," Olsen said. wants the reader to reflect upon In the fall last year, when the spectacular culture. Lerner Chandrasekaran learned that is from Topeka, Kan., but lives he was one of the finalists of the in Berkeley and teaches at National Book Award, he was California College of the Arts. startled. Chandrasekaran, who L'l thought it was a mistake," worked for the Washington Post Chandrasekaran said of his SUBMITTED PHOTO as a bureau chief in Baghdad award. "It was really bizarre. I Rajiv Chandrasekaran, finalist in the National Book Awards for non-fiction writing, worked and lived from 2002 to 2004, won the couldn't conceive of it." in war-torn Baghdad for two years. During his time in Iraq he researched for his book while working as a bureau chief for the Washington Post. Chandrasekaran believes that if the U.S. Government award in nonfiction-writing for The reporting for the had listened to the Iraqi people there wouldn't be as many problems as there are now in the country. his book, Imperial Life m The book took around two years, Emerald City - Inside Iraq's Green most of which was done in researched documents, while stayed, too. He worked around 18 hours Zone. the U.S. because reporting in following the events of the The hotel was no longer a day and risked his life every Scott Olsen, who initiated Baghdad for the Washington country. run by the Sheraton Company, second. the partnership with the Post didn't leave any time for When he covered stories for Chandrasekaran said. "I woke up to the sound of National Book Foundation two other projects. However, while the Post he lived at the Sheraton "It was a dreadful building bombing," Chandrasekaran years ago, said it is important to Chandrasekaran worked in Hotel, outside of the Green which hadn't been cleaned said. "There is no regular have these authors speaking on Iraq, he observed people closely, Zone, Baghdad's safe area, properly in the last 15 years," campus. learned important details, and where many other journalists Chandrasekaran said. NBA author •• page 4 Concordia student arrested Student arrested for selling marijuana for identity theft • Moorhead Police investigate after being notified of By SARAH DAY Stacy was arrested and released See also: Staff Writer on a $2,000 bond. He faces a A more in-depth look at auspicious purchases being sent to a Concordia P.O. box penalty of zero to five years in drug abuse on campus page 4 Two Concordia students prison and/or a $10,000 fine By JOE KLEMANN Concordia that Cu Huy received face fifth degree felony charges for selling marijuana and a Staff Writer packages almost daily. Court in Clay County District Seven maximum penalty of a $300 They also said they found documents say the detective Court as well as sanctions fine for possessing marijuana, three types of prescription A Concordia student, Hieu placed Cu Huy's P.O. box under from the college on drug if found guilty. According to medications that are illegal Xuan Cu Huy, was charged with surveillance and arrested Cu Huy charges. the court complaint against without a prescription, which an identity theft felony in Clay as he was checking it. Moorhead Police Deputy Stacy, he has a previous Hillstrom told police were his. County District Court Seven on Court documents also say: Chief Bob Larson said the controlled substance violation The prescription medications March 27. Whe n asked by the detective Moorhead Police Department involving marijuana. are considered schedule According to court if he knew why the detective had enough probable cause When contacted by The two drugs, which require documents, Cu Huy, also known wanted to talk to him, Cu Huy to charge that Alexander Concordian for comment, a prescription; police said as Eric Cu or Huie Cu, was indicated it was probably because Joon Stacy, a freshman, was Stacy said he feels he has been Hillstrom admitted that he charged with felony identity theft of packages he had bought using dealing marijuana. A search treated unfairly and that he did not have a prescription. after a Tennessee manwas notified Pay-Pal accounts belonging to warrant was executed at his has done nothing wrong. He was not arrested on site, by the online payment company, other people. Cu Huy also told friend's residence in south A second search warrant but Court Complaints have Pay-Pal, that two purchases were officers he had used several Moorhead, on Friday, Feb. 9. was served on Stacy's been filed against him, and made in his name. After the other Pay-Pal accounts belonging Police said they found drug Livdalen dorm room where he will appear in court April man checked the purchases and to other people and he had paraphernalia, a digital scale, his roommate, Allen Scott 16. Larson said Hillstrom found the shipping address to received the account information $2,375 and 17.8 grams of Hillstrom, was at the time, admitted he knew Stacy was he a Concordia post office box, on approximately 50 Pay-Pal marijuana. Larson said Stacy policesaid. Policealsosaidthey selling marijuana. Hillstrom he notified the Moorhead Police accounts from a contact in admitted to selling marijuana found 18.2 grams of marijuana faces zero to five years in Department. A Moorhead Police Vietnam, documents say. The and having additional in a safe belonging to Stacy, as Detective investigated and was marijuana in his dorm room. well as a marijuana grinder. Marijuana arrest •• page 2 told by post office workers at Identity theft •• page 2 Two majors to be dropped; replaced with three new programs • Students majoring in Apparel and Design and Child and Family Studies will have three yeare to complete their degrees

By CHELSEA KLINE Family Education licensure will also are some of the smaller majors on "[The program cuts] are not a students and their advisers to have Staff Writer have three years to do so. Concordia campus, he said. Barbara Ronningen reflection on the faculty or students. If a four-year plan in place so current will continue offering the Dietetics Torgerson, Family and Nutrition we want to grow, we have to reallocate," students will be able to graduate with Dean Mark Krejci announced program as well as Child and Family Sciences department Krejci also said. their majors, Ronningen Torgerson some major changes to Concordia's Studies courses needed to complete chair, said there are [The program cuts] The FNS said. curriculum in a campus-wide e- Pre-K education requirements. currently 28 Apparel and are not a reflection department appreciates "We've shared with students a mail Monday, March 26. Concordia While new sources of funding have Design and 36 Child and on the faculty or Concordia's vision, commitment to completing their plans to phase out the Apparel and been secured, the college must also Family Studies majors. students. If we want Ronningen Torgerson majors," she said. Design and Child and Family Studies find existing funds to support the new The programs also ranked to grow, we have to said, FNS students received news of programs while phasing in new majors language and neuroscience programs. low on both SAT and reallocate. "We're saddened the curriculum changes about a week in Chinese and Arabic and a minor in "We have limited sources for Concordia prospective — Mark Krejci by the decision and before the campus e-mail was sent out. neuroscience, new money, so we have to look at student interest surveys, Dean, Vice President think it will be a loss Sophomore Kari Pearson, a Child for Academic Affairs Students currently majoring reallocating resources," Krejci said. Krejci said. In addition, to the college, but we and Family Studies major, said she in Apparel and Design and Child Program cuts will allow the college retirements and the completion of do accept it and have a commitment was shocked and disappointed by the and Family Studies will have the to redirect existing funds toward the term positions among program faculty to the college," Ronningen Torgerson program cut. opportunity to complete their majors new programs. provided an opportunity for transition, said. "[The announcement] came out of over the next three years, but new Concordia chose to cut the Krejci said. She is the only FNS faculty that nowhere," Pearson said. majors are no longer being accepted, Apparel and Design and Child and However, "it's important to will stay on full time, but several others The news prompted her to add a Krejci said. In addition, students Family Studies programs for a number recognize that these are quality faculty" will continue teaching part time. wishing to complete the Parent and of reasons, Krejci said. The programs that the college values, Krejci said. FNS faculty will also work with Major changes •> page 2

Friday Saturday news -.page 2 features...... page 6 a&e.,,....,,,...„„..,„.„.page 10 news,, , page "3 features,, .... page 7 a&e. ...page 11 [email protected] news. ...-.page 4 student works,...... page & sports.,. ,.,..,..,.page 13 FPO1O4 (218) 299-3826 lifestyle ....page 5 opinions.,... p^ge 9 diversions ...page 14 46727° 50729° 52733° 2 April 13, 2007 The Concord'ian Marijuana avre&tl'School sanctions concerning drug cases vary Continued from page 1 ian prison and/or a $10,000 fine a monetary fine of $150, of campus security, said that follows sanction guidelines for for each of the three controlled disciplinary probation for one generally when drugs are consistency. KARA COOK Editor-in-Chief substance possessions if found year and appropriate mental found on campus it is usually "Sanctions are ELSBETH KRUMHOLZ AAanaging/News Editor guilty. health referral; a maximum marijuana. proportionate to the severity JOSEPH SUNDE Opinions Editor [im Meier, dean of sanction includes suspension or " Finding harder drugs of the offense or violation," student life and student expulsion and an appropriate wouldn't be a surprise/' Arnold Meier said. OLUCHIEZEUGO Associate Opinions Editor affairs at Concordia, could mental health referral. said. Larson said they don't track SARAH DAY Features/Lifestyle Editor not comment on the college's President Pamela Jolicoeur She also said Concordia's college related crimes, but DANIELLE HANCE A&E Editor sanctions against Stacy and said arrests are independent sanctions tend to he faster and haven't noticed an increasing ASHLEY HARTLEY Sports Editor Hillstrom because of privacy of college sanctions, but if harder than the legal sanctions. trend in the drug use on Graphics Editor/Designer ANDREA PULSCHER laws. Meier said Hillstrom is there are grounds for an arrest Those who have been served a campuses. DANIELLE HARMS Photo Editor still enrolled at Concordia. He there are usually grounds for ConcordiaConductComplaint "It's just unfortunate ASHLEY BERGEN Copy Editor said Stacy is no longer enrolled sanctions. can respond in three ways. that we run into kids that MARIN MOOBERRY Copy Editor at Concordia. "We could decide we had They can plead responsible are spending their money on SARAH DAY Staff Writer Calls to Hillstrom's enough evidence to expel and accept the recommended education that are spending RICKFERRERA Staff Writer dormitory for comment were a student," Jolicoeur said. sanctions, plead responsible their money on drugs," Larson KATIE HEDBERG Staff Writer not answered. " Wh e n eve r yo u ge t a gro u p but contest the recommended said. JOE KLEMANN Staff Writer Stacy's next court of 18- to 21-year-olds together sanctions, or they can plead Meier said there have CHELSEA KLINE Staff Writer appearance is May 17. that kind of thing will happen, not responsible and request been other drug incidents on Concordia's sanction but it's not an extraordinary a hearing. Meier said when campus this year, but could not JULIANE RENK Staff" Writer guidelines for such offenses amount on campus." someone is found responsible give specifics of the cases. LAURA TREBS Features Writer state a minimum sanction Sherri Arnold, director for a complaint the staff BRITTNEY CHRISTY Lifestyle Writer SARAH HOFFBECK Lifestyle Writer Identity theft/3.6 millon households SARAH WASSBERG Lifestyle Writer Major Changes/ ANDYCAAAPBELL A&E Writer victims of identity theft in 2004 ANDREW HANSON A&E Writer Continued from page 1 Neuroscience minor; CHRIS MILLER A&E Writer MATTSMIT A&E Writer alleged victim managed to stop most of households learned they were victims of Chinese and Arabic LISAJOHNSON Sports Writer the packages purchased in his name, identity theft. BUDDHINIE but two packages, totaling $752.56, had Concordia College officials declined programs to be added KODITUWAKKU Business Manager already shipped out. comment on the basis of privacy laws. Identity theft is a rapidly growing Cu Huy has been released upon Continued from page 1 MICHAEL ORILALL Advertising Manager crime in the United States, According posting bail and has been prohibited from KARA COOK Circulation Director to the U.S. Department of Justice computer use except tor school activities. Parent and Family Educators licensure to statistics, identity theft is passing up As of now, Cu Huy is still enrolled in her major while she still has the opportunity, CATHY MCMULLEN Faculty Adviser drug trafficking as the number one crime classes at Concordia, but declined to Pearson said. PAMELA JOLICOEUR Publisher in America. Also, the Bureau of Justice comment on the incident. The maximum Despite losses, Krejci is excited about the Statistics announced last year that during penalty associated with identity theft is addition of new programs. Neuroscience is The purpose of The Con cord hi n is to affirm the mission a six-month period in 2004, 3.6 million five years in prison and/or $10,000. one of the highest ranked areas of interest of Concordia College by cultivating thoughtful and informed among high school, college, and graduate students, faculty and staff through the awareness and discus- students, Krejci said. Neuroscience also sion of college, local, national and world affairs. appealed to the college because of its Opinions expressed in The Concordhm do nor necessar- ily reflect those of Concordia's student body, [acuity, staff or interdisciplinary approach to science, Krejci administration. said. He expects the minor to appeal to pre- Letters to the editor are welcomed and encouraged. Sub- medical, biology, chemistry, and psychology missions should be less than 300 words and MUST bear the students, especially those pursuing graduate writer's name, year in school, telephone number, major/minor, school. and title (if applicable). Letters must be received by 5 p.m. The addition of Chinese and Arabic Tuesday at [email protected] or bPO 104. languages made sense for a college with a Correspondence is subject to editing or refusal oi publica- global mission, Krejci also said. tion. All letters become property of The Qoncordian and will not "We want to prepare students for the be returned. global world of the 21st century,1' which The advertising deadline is 5 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. The classified deadline is 5 p.m. the Monday extends beyond Europe, Krejci said. preceding publication. Contact [email protected]. Though registration has already taken STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH DAY Subscriptions are available to the public for $20 per year. place for upperclassmen, there is a chance Distribution on campus is free and is funded in part by the Students were greeted by a field of color when they checked their F.O. Boxes that the college may offer 100-level courses Monday. The Concordia Voices for Parfur organization taped colored tags of Student Activity Fee. in Chinese starting next fall. Upper-level papers to the F.O.e to illustrate the numbers of the Parfur genocide in Concordia scale. courses will be added in subsequent years, 901 8th St S FPO 104 News (218) 299-3826 and Concordia is also looking into creating Fjelstad Hall BO3 Sales (218) 299-3827 Other activities put on during Parfur Action and Awareness Week include show- a mandatory study abroad program for Moorhead, MM 56562. Fax (218) 299-4313 ings of the films "Parfur Piaries" and "The Lost Boys of Sudan." Today, April 13, Chinese majors, Krejci said. the Concordia Voices for Parfur and the Intercultural Affairs Office are co-spon- Arabic instruction is still in the planning soring a campus-wide fast, during which students are encouraged to donate the [email protected] [email protected] money they would have spent during the day to agencies that fight the genocide. stages, but students should look for new Tonight at 6 p.m. students will be able to break the fast as pizza and root beer neuroscience courses offered next year, will be offered in Jones 212. There, the video "Invisible Children" will be shown. Krejci said.

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By JOE KLEMANN in types of meal plans implemented by with larger student enrollment. Staff Writer schools and a possible resurgence of The style of meal plan Concordia board plans. The National Association offers — board-style — is quite different. One of the greatest transitions of College and University Food Services, In this system, students purchase for a student entering college is food. estimates 54.7 percent of private whole meals in advance. When the Past are the days of horne-cooked colleges are likely to offer board plans, student enters a dining area, one meal meals and midnight assaults on the while 59 percent of public universities is subtracted. This meal entitles them refrigerator. Now, buffet-style lines are likely to offer declining balance to anything in the dining area. Student filled with mountains of food and plans. This information was retrieved approval for the board plan is varied. choice dominate the students' diet. from a study done by NACUFS of 357 "I don't like the way our all-you- Every year, students perform the ritual member schools. Of these schools, can-eat meals are set up. I wish we had ot picking a specific meal plan. At the 90 percent offer meal programs and more flexibility in our meals," said surface, college dining seems similar 87.9 percent ot those have mandatory Freshmen Dustin Roggenbuck. throughout the country. However, in meal programs, making food services Administrators, including aspects of food, Concordia finds itself increasingly important to the overall Associate Director of Dining Services in the company of only about half of student experience. Janet Paul Rice, expect an even larger private colleges in the country now Already instituted in many public variety of food with the addition of the offering board-style meal plans. universities, the declining balance new student center scheduled to open The Concordia College Dining system involves students receiving next year. STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS Service is an entity owned and a certain amount of 'points' or a "1 can see the appeal for the Alex Jorgensen and Siri ierum eat in the Knutson Dining Service. Although operated by the college. With nearly 50 monetary amount in an account. declining balance system, but if you many other colleges around the country offer declining balance plane for employees, the dining service is fully When a student makes a purchase, the look a little deeper you can see the student dining, Concordia has always offered a the board plan, which means that meals are prepaid and students eat buffet-style. Opinions vary on self-sustaining. Through a catering amount is deducted from an overall benefits or the all-you-care-to-eat style," which type of plan is better. service, which serves customers such balance. Students pay separately for said Janet Paul Rice, associate director as the Clay County Jail and day-cares, every food item they consume. This of Dining Services. Dining Services manages to fund system allows students to purchase only Concordia administrators cited week — now students have five options. director of Auxiliary Services for operation of all on-campus dining. food they enjoy. One classic example ot several reasons for instituting the These different meal plans range from Concordia, for around $3,000, St. Any surplus profits from the catering this system is seen at the University of board plan. One reason is variety. fifty meals per block with no dining John's offers 12 meals per week. While service go directly back to the college. Montana located in Missoula, Mont. With every student's money going dollars, up to a constant pass with Concordia offers 21 meals per week for Two styles or meal plans dominate Students, including Casey Kenison, into the same food production, Dining $120 per semester in dining dollars, $2,850. the collegiate scene, the declining a freshman at the University of Services is able to offer a larger variety which enables students to enter dining "That really makes a difference," balance plan and the more traditional Montana, appreciate the flexibility of of products. areas as often as they want. Grant-Shambaugh said. board plan. Currently, the Concordia the declining balance system. "For one, its tradition. We've always So what about private schools with Ultimately, the student is the Dining Service is leading a national "This system is good. I can buy just done it this way. Also, the student gets a declining balance plan? St. John's highest critic of college dining. Whether trend towards board-style dining. what 1 want. Plus, if I don't want to eat, better value, variety, and it's basically University, a private college located in it be a board or declining balance plan, Although Concordia has always had I don't lose anything," Kenison said. cheaper," Paul Rice said. "I think we Collegeville, Minn,, near St. Cloud, colleges and universities throughout a board plan, other colleges and Many larger public universities have a good combination with the currently has a declining balance the country will continue to adapt and universities throughout the country are more likely to offer the declining dining dollars and board plan." plan. When compared to Concordia, evolve to meet the ever-demanding switched to a declining balance plan in balance system in order to handle While Concordia previously offered our meal plans appear to be cheaper. needs of the student consumer. previous decades. Data suggests a split added consumer diversity that comes only one type of plan — 21 meals per According to Jane Grant-Shambaugh, Objectivist club debates Ayn Rand's philosophies

By KATIE HEDBERG whole bunch of other ideas which are someone, then no one can tell you Staff Writer connected to things like free markets, what to do." Libertarian politics, and laissez-faire Hackey also said Rand's "M) philosophy, in essence, is (he capitalism," Hackey said. "Basically we philosophies can be, and should be, concept of man as a heroic being, with try to get people to think about how applied to a much bigger picture. his own happiness as the moral purpose exactly wealth is created in a society They're exceptionally important for of his life, with productive achievement as and also we try to get people to think two reasons, he said. his noblest activity, and reason as his only about things such as individual rights "The first reason is that most absolute." - Ayn Rand and the problems of big government." 'educated' people have never really Rand's philosophy rests in spent much time with these kinds In 1962, Ayn Rand presented her four components. First is that of oi thoughts. The ideas behind free description of objectivism during a sales metaphysics, which basically means markets and limited government have conference at Random House. Forty- that existence exists, Schultz said. been discounted by most people even five years later, a group of Concordia "Reality is that thing that is what it though they actually haven't spent students are taking on the task of is regardless of what we think about it," much time reading about them," understanding Rand's philosophies Schultz said. "For example, if my friend Hackey said. "The second reason is and their real life applications through gets cancer and I choose to believe that I think these ideas contain a lot STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS a new campus organization, the Senior Erin Conley tells senior Willie Schultz what's what. The Objectivist that he doesn't have cancer, it doesn't more truth than most other political Objectivist Club. Club, which looks at and discusses the writings of Ayn Rand, meets every change the fact that he has cancer." and economic philosophies. The idea The goal of the Objectivist Club Thursday at 9:15 p.m. in Bishop Whipple 44. The groups constitution has The second of Rand's components that the government should be limited is to explore the writings of objectivist been approved by the Student Involvement Council and currently consists of is that of epistemologY and reason. and should only be there to defend 10 members. philosophers, according to their For Rand, reason was the only means individual rights is something that constitution. As president, senior that promotes learning outside of the group currently has eight to 10 regular of perceiving reality and of acquiring can clearly be seen in the American Willie Schultz started the club because classroom," Beverline said. attendees. Richard Gilmore serves knowledge. Constitution. Bigger and bigger he was interested in the ideas and In order to become a group on as their faculty adviser. They meet The third component in Rand's government has seemed inevitable for wanted to explore them further. For campus, there are many steps to be once a week on Thursday at 9:15 teaching was the issue of ethics. For quite some time, but that is not the Schultz, this desire necessitated an completed, said Jess Almlie, faculty p.m. in Bishop Whipple 44- Schultz Rand, man must exist for his own sake, case because it is better, only that it outside learning environment. While advisor for the SIC. Students must fill calls the group a philosophical and not for the sake of others. She believed is a fact that a government will always Rand is mentioned in philosophy, her out an "Intent to Start an Organization political club. Generally, the group that rational self interest would direct attempt to grab more and more power ideas and works are rarely taught in the Form." Groups must also have a discusses various texts by Rand, the your life. in order to control the nation in ever classroom. proposed name, a mission statement, founder of objectivism. These works "(According to Rand) ethics should more ways." "Objectivism is pretty much a president or chairperson, and a include, "The Virtue of Selfishness," tell us how to act," Schultz said. "I The Objectivist Club's constitution ignored in terms of philosophy," faculty adviser. New organizations are "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal" and consider her philosophy to be generally has been approved and they are now a Schultz said. "Rand was critical of given a month to draft and submit a "Atlas Shrugged," said Jesse Hackey, optimistic. Happiness is the highest full fledged student organization. Due the philosophical establishment. She constitution. In addition, the group philosophy major and objectivist club goal." to lack of funding, the club will not rejected every philosopher all the way leaders must prove they have at least member. The final component of Rand's have a budget for this year, but will be back to Aristotle." four additional people who would "Most of the time is spent trying philosophy was that of politics. able to apply for funding beginning So Schultz went before the be interested and supportive of the to understand the principles," Schultz According to Schultz, Rand identified next fall. But for Schultz, it's all about Student Involvement Council in group. said. herself as a laissez-faire capitalist. the discussion. hopes of starting a new campus "We want to see if they're a healthy Once you're able to understand the She believed there should be a full "If you're interested in politics organization. Katey Beverline, SIC lead organization," Beverline said. "We principles, Rand's philosophy can be separation of state and economics. or philosophy, you should definitely commissioner, said the council was in need to see if they'll promote student applied to a wide spectrum of subjects, "She believed that the only proper come," he said. support of the new organization. participation on campus." Hackey said. That's part of what the function of the government was to "We were very impressed with The Objectivist Club is holding organization does. protect the rights of the individual," the idea of having an organization up their end of the bargain. The "The objectivist club is also about a Schultz said. "If you're not harming

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By RICKFERRERA survey found that 96.1 percent the "other drugs/' but has its to suggest that Concordia was Staff Writer of students had never used own category. becoming any sort of drug When you can make other drugs, while by 2005 that "We recognize that alcohol haven," Just r>ANCIN<*U On March 27, a news brief percentage had fallen slightly to is a drug, but it is a legal drug for When asked about the iterested males and females:? ^ posted to KVLY's Web site 94.6 percent. The students over 21," survey results contradicting the ^ 701-232-6767 included a sentence implying a difference o( 1.5 My perception is Wraalstad said. information attributed to him, recent increase in drug use on percent indicates that we haven't Sherri Arnold, Meier gladly deferred to the Concordia's campus a slight increase seen an increase director of campus numbers. "Concordia officials say in number of in alcohol or drug security, had "I said [to the reporter), they've noticed an increase in those who had culture, and I've similar thoughts This is my impression [that drug culture among students used these drugs; been on campus for on the issue. the amount of drug violations in the past five years," read however, when six years. "1 wouldn't say reported had risen in the past the article, attributed only to taken together — Paul Wraalstad we have [noticed five years]. I'd have to go back KVLY staff. The sentence was with the data for director of student an increase). This to our data to confirm that, part o{ a story concerning the marijuana, there programming is only my third to see if my impression is drug arrest of a Concordia does not seem to academic year, but accurate'," Meier said, adding student, addressed on page 1. have been an overall increase. I don't think so," Arnold said. that this exchange took place School officials, including Paul Also significant is the She said the annual Clery in conversation after KVLY had Wraalstad, director of student question about marijuana Campus Security Report filmed a television interview programming, however, seemed use in the last 30 days. In the corroborated her thoughts, and with him. puzzled about the statement. same 2003 survey, 6.9 percent that Concordia is a pretty secure He said he has been working "My perception is that we ot students reported smoking place in general. at Concordia since 1974, and haven't seen an increase in marijuana at least once in "When I came over here thus, has some perspective on 2082 Square Feet • Fully Finished alcohol or drug culture, and I've that time period. In 2005, the from the Fargo PD, it was the issue, droom&2lhth been on campus for six years," number fell to 5.4 percent. literally culture shock," said "It seemed as though we M&ble Tops with Mirrors in Bathrooms Wraalstad said. According to the question Arnold. "People here are pretty went through a period of time . Oa/c Cabinets and woodwork To clarify, Wraalstad within the survey concerning good." where there were just very few of $ Kitchen island referred to the 2005 Concordia other drug use in the last 30 She previously worked for these incidents [drug violations] * Mud room off Gzroge College Health Behavior Survey, days, students' answers were the Fargo Police Department, occurring," Meier said, "but I , C&thednl ceilings in living and dining which gathered data from 369 virtually the same in both years, and said she dealt with much could be dead wrong on this." $ Electric forced air furnace w/th centra/ a/r students and analyzed it against at 0.7 percent for 2003 and 0.8 more difficult things there However, Meier does not • SuiJnose Comers comparable data obtained in percent for 2005. than she does in her position at consider drug use among the »Vinyl siding 2003. According to Wraalstad, it "All this points to a question Concordia. major problems facing the • Doubts bay window is the most recent data available, mark about that comment When reached by phone, institution. . Double //wteted Party waff and it does not seem to indicate (from KVLY]. That's not a drug KVLY staff identified Jim "No dean will say he's • Hydro seeded kwns a rise in drug use on campus. culture, at lease how I define Meier, dean of student life at satisfied with any number of 0 Recessed Exterior Lighting The document reveals that drug culture," Wraalstad said. Concordia, as the source of violations, but based on the $4t000 flooring allowance * Starting ac $ /29,000 71.1 percent of students surveyed He added that Concordia's their information for the article number ot incidents that we're )l,500 appliance a//owa/ice I That's only $WG/month in 2003 had never smoked numbers compare favorably to in question. Meier said he had reporting, I wouldn't describe i $7$Qljff\tiniailcmnce Principle and /nterest marijuana, while 74 percent the aggregate results of other not intended to use the phrase this as a problem, other than gave the same answer in 2005. schools reported in the Core "drug culture." that it's a violation of the law," *2327 The difference of 2.9 percent Survey, a national initiative "My recollection is that, he said. "Misuse of alcohol is indicates a slight decrease in the similar to Concordia's Health when she [a KVLY reporter] said still the primary concern on this number of students who had Behavior Survey, and also that, 'drug culture,' I said, 'What's campus, and I think most of my ever used the drug. for the purposes of clarification, that?' 1 wasn't familiar with the colleagues around the country

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OR ONLINE AT www.TICKETMASTER.com ( ~ Foley, one of President Bush's mistakes in the occupation. This overseas journalist. During change the world in some way." former classmates at Harvard problem could have been solved, PRODUCED BY www.JADEPRESENTS.com his stay at Concordia, he also The National Book Award Business School, was in charge if "more qualified people" discussed Iraq's current outlook events for today will begin with JOIN OUR PLAYERS CLUB FOR MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING; of this project. In one excerpt were placed in those positions, for the future and what could the convocation ceremony in EARLY ENTRY INTO EVENTS & FREE OFFERS (DRINKS / MERCH / COVER CHARGE) IT'S FREE! SIGN UP AT THE PLAYMAKERS WEBSITE, UNDER "EMAIL SIGNUP" from his book, Chandrasekaran Chandrasekaran said. be done now to improve the the Centrum at 10:40 a.m. and tells of a contractor who told After reading situation. a master class taught by Ben www.PLAYMAKERSFARGO.com Foley he couldn't just privatize Chandrasekaran's book, Mark Krejci isglad Chandrasekaran Lerner at 1:20 p.m. The Concord\av\ ife style April 13, 2007 5 Lose the blues, buy some shoes This week in history*.* By SARAH WASSBERG • Tired of wearing those same old winter Uggs and boots? Lifestyle Writer

Then check out the following new looks for spring and summer footwear. Concordia:

By SARAH HOFFBECK Platforms April 9, 1923: The Science Club meets to hear Professor Wollan discuss Lifestyle Writer What started as a mini-trend last year has now become the Theory of Relativity. Eepadrilles one of the hottest trends this season—the platform April 10, 1987: Front page news - Cobbers protest at lecture given by CIA The espadrille is back and will be a huge spring and shoe. Not only does a platform offer more support and recruiter John Hopkins, questioning Concordia's support of the CIA. Also, summer staple this season. It you don't already own a pair, stabilization than the average pair of women's high heels, Robert Goulet is announced as the performer for the annual C-400 banquet. plan to add a pair of espadrilles into your wardrobe as soon but a platform sandal can also be worn with just about April 11, 1948: A reception for the Norwegian student chorus is held in as possible. The ideal springtime staple, the espadrille can anything. Whether open toe or closed, the platform sandal the North Lounge of Fjelstad. Vice-Consul for Norway Mr. and Mrs. A.I. be worn with just about anything including: Skirts, dresses, can be worn with skirts, dresses, jeans or pants. Incredibly Johnson are in attendance. gauchos, capri's and long shorts. They are available in low, trendy, the platform adds a decidedly retro-feel to any April 12, 1938: While on tour, the Concordia Choir stops in Bismark, medium and high wedge heels. Look tor fun details like ensemble. has a luncheon with Gov. William Langer at the capitol building. They also zigzag stitching, peep toes, ribbons and bright and bold visit the state penitentiary where they tour the facilities, perform for the colored espadrilles to spice up your wardrobe. Ratent inmates, and receive another luncheon. Another big trend for April 13, 1964: In the midst of a blizzard, Student Senate discusses the Ballet Flats spring and summer 2007 in possibility of an on-campus swimming pool. The perfect look for cropped pants, knee-length or the designer shoe world is Apnl 14, 1953: An all-college party, "La Fete des Printemps" (Festival tiered skirts and long shorts, is the ballet flat. Not only patent leather shoes. Sure of Spring, en francais) is held at 8 p.m. in the fieldhouse. The event is are ballet flats incredibly comfortable to wear, but they to brighten any woman's formal and for couples only (so much for "all-college," eh?). Tickets are 50 can also give any casual outfit a pulled-together style. Plus, closet, look for patent leather cents each. The program promises to follow along the lines of the French they continue to be a must-have for the upcoming spring flats, low heel, mid heel and Springtime. and summer. For a clean and fresh look, look for a ballet high heels in round toe or April 15, 1970: Students and faculty observe the Moratorium, leafleting flat in a fun metallic color (silver or gold), a bright color pointed, open or stores and shopping centers in Moorhead with literature pointing out the (cherry red, yellow or orange) or an interesting print (zebra closed to be link between taxpayer dollars and funds tor the Vietnam War and skewed or leopard) and wear with bare legs. Whether open toe or ruling national priorities. Plans for later in the week include an Anti-Military Ball. closed, the choices this spring are endless. the stores World: Wedges and Another popular look for this spring and summer will sidewalks this season. April 9, 1682: Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle claims the territory be the wedge. Although they have been slightly modified of the Mississippi River basin for France, calling it La Louisiane, after King this season—designers have been cutting out parts of the Louis XIV of France. wedge heel to create a new and less heavy look—they can April 10, 1925: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is released. still be worn with just about anything. Look tor bright hues Need fashion advice? The book, though initially unpopular (selling only 25,000 copies during and cool details like t-straps, silver buckles, rope, beads and Send your questions to Sarah Fitzgerald's lifetime), in post-war America became a classic and is a favorite shiny patent leather to be prevalent on wedges. Hoffbeck, CPO 4021 or email [email protected]. among high school students today. April 11, 1970: NASA launches Apollo 13, the third manned lunar- landing mission. Two days after Liftoff, the craft is rocked by an explosion, endangering the lives ot the three-man crew. Luckily, the crew all made it Dani's Mailbox safely back to Earth. The event was made into a 1995 film starring Tom Hanks. Dear Dani, The following letter is a contrived letter designed to select the April 12, 1945: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies of cerebral Hi, my name is next writer of Dani's Mailbox. If you are interested in becoming the hemorrhage after months of deteriorating health. In the midst of World Danielle, and I write next advice columnist, please send your response to Dani's Mailbox, War II, Vice-President Harry S. Truman is sworn in and VE-Day (and the this column. Why CPO 3902, Concordia College, 901 8th St S, Moorhead, Minn. end o( the war) comes less than a month after FDR's death. FDR was best would 1 be writing 56562. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on April 16, 2007. known for his iconic New Deal programs and for being elected president into my own column Winner will be announced in the April 20 issue. Winning entry four times in succession. Presidential term limits, based off of George for advice? Here's my may be published. Winner must agree to write Dani's Mailbox for Washington's sworn two terms only policy, were not introduced until the problem. I am graduating, the 2007-08 school year. 22nd Amendment, passed in 1947 and ratified in 1951. and I am afraid that college April 13, 1974: Western Union and NASA launch the first commercial students will not have a place to Dear Dani, geosynchronous communications satellite, Westar 1. The satellite was used get anonymous advice for their problems. What should I do? I pretty much hate my life, it is horrible. I suck at school, for Western Union internal communications, as well as by PBS, NPR, and Danielle, Advice Columnist Extraordinaire I can't get a good grade on anything and my professors hate the Mutual Broadcasting System for sending TV and radio programming via me. I really don't have friends and I don't see no purpose satellite to affiliate stations. Dear Danielle, to my life. I'm not going to get a job at least a good one cuz April 14, 1846: The Donner Party optimistically leaves Springfield, III. for You might have some serious problems, considering you of my crappy grades. 1 feel like an a**. Why should I stay in California. They later become snowbound in the Sierra Nevada Mountains are writing a letter to yourself. However, 1 do think there is school or even keep living? What's the point? I don't have and resort to cannibalism for survival. a way to solve your current dilemma. Why don't you choose a girlfriend and my family doesn't care what I do or even April 15, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln dies while in a coma induced someone to be your successor? You could write a fake letter care about me. I've never really tried religion. I'm probably by a gunshot wound to the head. John Wilkes Booth had shot him the of advice and ask members of the campus community to not good enough for that either. All those people seem so night before while Lincoln, his wife Mary, a tew guests attended a play respond to them. You could read all of the letters, select perfect, and they would probably judge me cuz I'm a bad at the Ford Theatre. Lincoln was the first American president to "lie in the letter that offers the best advice, and then offer that person, so I don't want to try that either. They do seem state," or have his coffin place on view to the public in the Rotunda of the person your position as advice columnist. Do not fear. happy though, and I don't know why, but churches still U.S. Capitol Building. In later years, there were attempts to steal Lincoln's Ann Landers' death did not leave millions of anxiety-filled scare me and I ain't about to go in one and get condemned body and hold it for ransom, so in 1901 he was exhumed for reburial in a Americans alone. Some of her writers took over, and now to hell. Got any ideas? permanent, fortified sepulcher. Legend has it that, fearing his body may have Annie's Mailbox successfully answers letters from across the Hopelessly Horrible already been stolen, the party present at the exhumation opened the coffin, country. revealing a perfectly preserved Lincoln, more than 30 years after he had been buried. Need advice? Send your letters to Dani's Mailbox, CPO 3902, Concordia College, Moorhead, MNI, 56562 or e-mail danismailbox@\vriteme.corTi.

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By SARAH DAY counselor for teenagers. Features Editor This is one of the biggest things the twins have in common, the desire Imagine seeing a new friend on to help others. In fact they spent their campus. You say hi, they look at you spring break in Cocoyol, Mexico, on a funny and keep walking. You see them Justice Journeys trip. They helped lay not long later...on the other end of the foundation and helped build the campus, wearing different clothes. walls of what will be a church. Maybe you're seeing double and They also celebrated their twenty- need a vacation, but maybe your new first birthday during this trip, on friend is one of the 13 sets of twins February 26. on campus, though they're not all "It was the best birthday we've ever identical. had," Ashton said, "giving instead of Alisa and Ashton Madsen are receiving." a pair of sophomores with blond Relationships between siblings hair, blue eyes and easy dimpled are as varied as the stars in the sky. smiles from Brainerd, Minn. They The same applies to twins. These two didn't plan on coming to Concordia say they are just like normal siblings, together; they ended up picking they fight together and they get along the same school mostly because of together. sociology, psychology and Spanish "When Ashton gets hurt I don't majors offered. feel it," Alisa said. "We don't have "We didn't choose it together, it telepathic powers or whatever." STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH DAY just kind of happened," Ashton said. "We're not freaks, we're twins," Kevin and Kathleen Thomas, Ashton and Alisa Madsen, and Matt and Cody Martinson are three of the 13 sets of Kathleen and Kevin Thomas ftom Ashton said. twins who are students at Concordia. While some twins share similar interests, they each claim their own identity. Fargo are fraternal twins. With brown Still, after 18 years of living hair and the same round faces, they together, it was time to be more biggest thing they have in common is kind of girl." will stay pretty close in proximity, but look like ordinary siblings. adventurous. They started living their love of music. Kevin is a music Kevin's love of music is so deep don't think they'll be in the same Kevin was set on coming to separately freshman year, but always in education major and is in concert rooted that he spends all his time town. Concordia because of its strong music the same building. Next year they are choir, while Kathleen is a business on either class work or with music. "I don't want to be terribly far program. Kathleen had her eye on living several blocks away—the farthest and music major as well as orchestra. He does have another love that he's from her, 'cause she's always been Drake University, but decided to they've ever lived from each other. In high school they were both heavily trying to abolish though, junk food, there," Ashton said. come to Concordia so they wouldn't They chose to be more outgoing and involved with music and theatre, especially the onion rings on the rare Alisa wants to work for a while be separated. wanted to get to know other people, though Kevin was more involved. occasion Dining Services has them. before heading to graduate school. Cody and Matt Martinson don't by living together they felt they would on-stage, while Kathleen tended Co "He doesn't eat healthy," Kathleen Ashton wants to go directly to really look much alike. Matt has have been more reclusive. work behind the scenes. Kathleen said. graduate school. longer dark brown hair and a bigger "Our inner circles [of friends] are is running on an 11 year endeavor "Yeah, but don't tell the food The Thomases think they'll be build, while Cody is tall and almost different, but our outer circles are with the violin. She recently had an police," Kevin replied. heading their separate ways; Kevin lanky, with short dark hair and more the same," Ashton said. She leaned orchestra performance, which Kevin Though the Martinson's thinks of teaching, while Kathleen is defined facial features. They came to over toward Alisa—"We're like a Venn attended, sitting on the edge of his have similar interests, they have thinking of law school. Concordia together from Whitefish, Diagram Alisa!" seat. Since they are heavily involved different majors. Matt is a biology The Martinson's will most likely Mont., because of football, and Traditions are an underlying with their majors, the pair isn't seen major and chemistry minor, while be headed in different directions. wanted to experience a life outside of theme in the girls' lives. Movie much outside the music department Cody is an education major with Matt will be trying for a physician's Montana for a while, both felt that marathons run the TV when they go these days. a physical education emphasis. assistant graduate school this year, the college would be a good fit for home for breaks. The Gilmore Girls The Martinsons live together Their personalities are their biggest while Cody hopes on teaching at a them. season come alive on the TV weekly. off-campus and say they're also like distinction. school somewhere with his fiance. Scott Ellingson, admissions "We also play in the snow together normal siblings. "We're at different ends of the "I'm sure someday I'll be living in director, said that Concordia does at the first snow," Ashton said. "We're pretty tight," Matt said, spectrum," Matt said. his basement," Cody said. not track how many twins it has any "That's not true! Ash drags me "but we're not huggy and stuff." He said he's more relaxed and Though the twins on campus given year. He said there are 11 sets of out in the snow and usually ends up They have an affinity for the laid back, and also more prone to all have varied reasons for coming twins and one set of triplets that have throwing snow at me," Alisa said. outdoors and sports. Hiking, procrastination, while Cody is less to Concordia, some wanting to stay all applied to Concordia for next year, One tradition marks the whole snowboarding, fishing—as well as laid back and more goal oriented. together, others just coincidence, which doesn't mean they'll all come. family. A thick black line curves in the anything on or near a lake, like fishing Cody said they're closer because they many of them will be leaving here to "For us it's fun, we love it." shape of the Jesus fish on Ashton's for trout or walleye and waterskiing are so different, He said Matt uses his be divided by miles instead of dorms, Ellingson said. "It's nothing we're ankle. Her mother and older brother or wake-boarding, are the top outdoor head more, for example Mate's got blocks, or the next room. specifically doing." have the same tattoo, and Alisa plans activities for the two. Cody out of a couple of fights. Concordia's twins have another on getting it soon too. Caramel lattes are Ashton's "I usually get into more trouble, apparent commonality, their mothers "It was just the four of us growing frequent favorite, while Alisa can't due to lack of forethought," Cody wanted them to stick together. up," Ashton said. "The fish is about stand the taste of coffee. Grape is a said. Concordia's Twins: Ellingson said parents will often tell our faith and stuff." favorite of Alisa's and Ashton loves Matt even had to bail Cody out of • Carl and Chris Babich, Juniors him they want both of their children "We've been through a lot watermelon, though they can't stand jail last year because of a fight. Cody • Scott and Trever barber, Sophomores to come to the same school, for ease the other food. Tastes in guys and together," Alisa said. "So we've got said it was stupid college stuff, which • 5ara and Kathryn Chojnacki, of visitation and so their kids will 1 close friends differ too; Ashton's each other's backs.' he won't do again. Their parents had First-year students know someone when they get here. "Hey, and I've got your face," Ashton boyfriend tends to be a hopeless to send Matt money for the bond. • Erin and Daniel Douglass, Juniors The Madsen's mom, wanted them quipped. romantic, while Alisa's has a quirky "My mom was pissed and my dad • Brittany and Aly&sa Oronewold, to go to the same school, though she sense of humor. Clothing varies a Ashton has the word courage was cooler about it, though they were First-year students didn't push it. She works in child little, both having a feminine look tattooed on her left foot, another sign both pretty understanding," Cody • Ashton and Alisa Madsen, protection and foster care, which but, Ashton goes for the punk rocker of the chaos their lives have been. said. "Not a whole lot surprises them 5ophomores has incidentally inspired the twins. girl style while Alisa is partial to the Throughout the years their family has anymore." • Matt and Cody Martinson, Seniors She adopted a black boy and is in baby doll look. had to move for various reasons, kids The pair pretty much has the same • Megan and Kierstin Myrdal, the process of adopting three more have been in and out of foster care Kathleen says she's more of an group of friends, but they choose to 5ophomores children. Ashton and Alisa have a in their home, close family members introvert, while Kevin is an extrovert. do other things, mostly when the • Danielle and Krista Olson, Seniors biological older brother. have died and others have struggled Kevin only sees one real difference. group separates. • Andrea and Allison Schmidt, Juniors "She's a single mom, and she's through treatments. The four staple "I am a boy and she is a girl," he "We're pretty weird," Cody said. • Kathleen and Kevin Thomas, Juniors amazing," Alisa said. family members have been a constant said. "We're not co-dependant on each • Kla and Alexandra Thrasher, Alisa is a social work and Spanish element for each other. Aside from music Kathleen is other." Sophomores major. She wants to work for an The Thomases have a strong interested in books, mostly sci-fi, All three sets of twins have one • Megan and Abby Tisdale, First-year adoption agency when she graduates. family connection too. They say they music, history. thing in common, after graduation students Ashton is a psychology, Spanish and are like normal siblings, but feel "Basically everything but love they don't think they'll live next to sociology major. She wants to be a closer because of the age relation. The stories," Kathleen said. "I'm not that each other. The Madsen's think they

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801 30th Si South, Fargo www.paradEso.com Mtoson /Shiaarafd The Concord\an •features April 15, 2007 7 Faculty member fights cancer Helen Cermak making pro^reee with strong support from faculty, staff and students with her. Now, in mid-April, By LAURATREBS process of chemotherapy was Helen appears healthier. Feature Writer long, Helen said, but her family outfitted themselves "The mark in her eye is Amy Cermak, '96, is the a with support. back," Andrea said. "She is 32-year-old daughter of Helen "Jim would take me to more and more confident and Jim Cermak, professors in the hospital and then go to every day." the theater department. rehearsal," she said. "Then Struggling to feel better "We're a theater family," Jamie would come by and physically, Helen received Amy said. "We all play roles." play scrabble, and Amy was magnesium infusions twice At home, Amy's brother, there by the end of the day. I a week, through the end of Jamie Cermak, vacuums, had this amazing, supportive March, to boost her energy waters the plants, and gardens. family." and brighten her mood. Amy cooks the meals. Jim has Amy had been living in This semester, Helen was adopted extra responsibilities New York City for the past able to take over teaching within the theater department eight years, studying for her again, but Amy continues to to cover his wife's absences, masters in directing and be her personal assistant in because Helen has cancer. then working as a theater the classroom, at home with It is April 2007, almost and audiobook director. She chores, and in between by one year after Helen was returned to Moorhead every driving Helen to and from diagnosed with uterine caner, summer to work with Jim and work. and her fingers have stopped the Gooseberry Park Players, "I started making dinner tingling, and her hair is a summer youth theater again on February 12th," growing back. She can even program, and this time, she Helen said proudly. When she use shampoo. Saltine crackers would also help her family prepares the meals, she has to used to constitute her meager during Helen's first couple rest on a stool in the kitchen, meals, but now larger portions months of battling cancer. STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS but Helen is cooking again Helen Cermak was diagnosed with cancer almost one year aqo, but has been able to keep nonetheless. are again sitting well. In early August, a week teaching and stay involved, thanks to the support of her family, friends and students. Diagnosed a few days before Amy was scheduled For now, Helen's before graduation last year, to return to New York City, With only three professors were delivering prepared "1 asked Andrea, 'Why did chemotherapy and radiation Helen waited until the week and in the middle of Helen's in Concordia's theater dinners to their home. Helen you decide to do this?'" Helen treatments have ended, and of finals, grades, and the radiation treatments, Amy had department — where Helen was also told her name and said, tearing up, "and she said, Helen said a CT scan in ceremony were over to talk to decide if she should stay in and Jim have worked since situation were circling through 'For you, Helen.'" March looked good. Helen about her illness. Jamie was Moorhead, continuing to help 1972-Helen could not prayer groups. Andrea is currently in will continue to undergo full- graduating from Concordia, her mom, or if life called her expect another professor Helen will not be involved two o( Helen's classes, she body CT scans until 2008, but and Helen wanted the back East. to take her spot in class, so in this year's Relay For Life, an is Helen's advisee, and the Helen said her doctor will not spotlight to focus on her son. "I wasn't sure I could go Concordia eventually hired annual fundraiser dedicated two worked together on consider her to be in remission "I'm a theater person," she back to New York and live my Amy as an adjunct professor. to cancer research that is Concordia's recent production for five years. Despite all this said, "but I don't necessarily life and not have some level Amy had been in her mom's associated with the American of the The Miracle Worker. Amy has a positive outlook. want me on the stage. I didn't of guilt for not being here to classes when she was a student Cancer Society. However, With Amy's help, Helen "Tilings just seem a little want to be so public," help," she said. at Concordia, so she was Andrea Graham, a junior was able to direct the play, bit sunnier," Amy said. As last year wound down, If she stayed, her already familiar with their theater and public relations working with the actors and And life could not have Helen quietly pulled out educational background would contents. So they proposed to major, and the theater honors design staff. Helen's fatigue gotten that way without and of department activities. help, Amy could assist her Concordia that the mother- society, Alpha Psi Omega, was noticeable during those endless outpour of support But as treatments for her mom with fall 2006 classes. daughter pair work together. formed a team in honor of months, Andrea said, but it from her family and the cancer dragged her into the Beginning in late September, "Concordia understood Helen. was still a blessing to work community. summer, Helen opened up Helen would be undergoing the special situation," Helen to family and friends, to the another sequence of said. The support from Communications Studies chemotherapy. For the one day the college community was Price and participation may and Theater Art department, per week, every three weeks, overwhelming. The CSTA and to former and current that the treatment demanded, department understood students. Amy could run Helen's two Helen's lessened involvement, May 3, three days after classes. Helen's chemotherapy and the TV center filmed graduation, Helen went in also involved a day-after shot performance days so Helen for surgery. A month later, to help with the white blood could watch her students while on June 1, she began a count and to control infection, she was at home. nine-month chemotherapy but it unfortunately generate Because of the support, sequence — once a week severe bone pain, nausea, and Helen has remained grounded every three weeks — at the vomiting. She was physically throughout this nightmarish Roger Maris Cancer Center exhausted, and she began to experience. Last summer, Spring Broke? in Fargo. It was the toughest question her stamina. immediately after opening chemotherapy to go through, Amy chose to stay. herself up to the community, Helen was told, next to "The most miraculous Helen was receiving three to treatment for Leukemia. thing was Amy deciding to four cards daily in the mail in "This is the kmd of illness give up her life in New York," addition to frequent emails that is treated by breaking you Helen said. and phone calls, all from down," Helen said. The drugs Helen and her daughter friends, family, and previous kill the cancer, but they also worked out syllabi for Helen's students. Before long, families, overcome the body. two classes—oral interpretation some of whom the Cermaks The eight to nine hour and a theater directing class. did not even know personally,

JVTark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio Tuesday, April 17 ?*- 7:3O p.m. &• Memorial Auditorium Violinist and composer O'Connor is widely recognized as one of the most gifted contemporary composers in America and one of music's brightest talents. Considered to be one of the most prominent fiddlers of his generation O'Connor has crossed musical genres, composing, arranging and recording not only bluegrass music but also classical and jazz. "One of the most spectacular journeys in recent American music. " a r Otommcntare* - Neiv York Times "Genius." - Baltimore Sun "One of the most talented and imaginative ... toorking in music - any music - today." - Los Angeles Times m PmkwIifRT Tickets are free to faculty, staff and students with Concordia ID at the Cultural Events Office, Campus Information Office or at the door the night of the performance. 8 April 13, 2007 student worke The Cor\cord\an

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Next weekend, students will crowd the eoccer field Their experiences in writing are also real-world experiences, and their advice is sure at Jake Christensen to play on inflatable toys, listen to modern rock bands, and hopefully to be useful on some level to anyone. We encourage everyone to attend at least one enjoy the spring weather. Many see it as a chance to hear national bands and hang out with of these enlightening events and learn from two people whcThave truly achieved in friends, but to eome, Cornetock is a prime opportunity to get drunk and party. Alcohol never their fields. ceae>ee> to become an issue at the festival, and in recent years the administration has taken However, we also hope that in the future Concordia will invite big-name events, steps to safeguard the event against substance abusers. Some students feel these steps organizations and people to campus from fields other than English. While we as are positive and necessary, but others feel Cornetock is pointless without the booze and English majors ourselves appreciate these opportunities, we also feel that students in carousing. As students qear up for one last celebration before finals, they should consider other majors are not offered similar campus-wide learning opportunities. the viewpoints surrounding the issue of alcohol at Cornstock. As a liberal arts college we are committed to a well-rounded education that encourages learning and engagement in every scholarly subject. Thus, should it not Cornstock is sup- by them. They continued this through the perfor- be important to offer larger events (aside from luncheons and conferences), which posed to be an enjoyable mance of Jack's Mannequin; I was concentrating involve and encourage the entire campus to participate, in other fields and majors? afternoon filled with mu- so hard on not falling down or losing my place We particularly hope to see campus-wide events offered in the sciences, which seem sic and friends and for the that I couldn't even listen to the music. When one to lack in these types of activities. most part, it is. However, of them punched me in the face, I finally left the While we realize that Concordia only has so much funding for events on this in recent years, debate stage area. scale, there may be other solutions. Instead of inviting the National Book Award over the use of alcohol I personally don't care if people drink, as long winners to campus each year for Honors Weekend, perhaps the college could offer during Cornstock has as they are responsible about it. I agree with Con- a new event each year geared at a different major. For that event, the college could been the true focus. It's cordia's policy that no alcohol should be allowed invite persons, related to the prospective major, who have become outstanding a shame that the abuse of at Cornstock; this is, after all, a dry campus. While in their field. Not only would this allow students in different majors to hear alcohol by a few can ruin the experience for many. I may not be against drinking, I am against let- inspirational lectures from people in their field, it would give the rest of the campus This is what happened to me last year. ting drunken people into Cornstock. Because of an opportunity to learn more about a particular subject and career. And gaining I was excited to attend Cornstock last year be- several intoxicated individuals last year, part of my a wider knowledge of the world, different perspectives and the lives of others is cause I recognized some of the bands who were experience at Cornstock was ruined. Cobbers, if essentially the goal of a liberal arts education. playing. 1 got there early so I would have a good you're going to drink before attending Cornstock Additionally, participation at these events may increase once the attention of spot in front of the stage. Everything was fine (off campus, of course), you should know that your more students, faculty and even community members, is sparked through events through the first band's performance, but then actions don't just affect you. 1 don't know if I'm that are unique, one-time opportunities. Not only would this benefit the internal Jack's Mannequin took the stage. While every- going to Cornstock this year. Being surrounded by Concordia community, but it could also boost the college's image as a prominent thing was being set up, a group of huge unruly people who have had too much to drink as they higher-learning institution. guys appeared directly behind me. It was clear they try to "experience the music" is not my definition There are many other ways in which Concordia could cater to more majors had been drinking; you could smell the alcohol on of fun. 1 would implore all of you, that if you're in accordance with their liberal arts grounding. While we appreciate the efforts them. They were pushing and shoving each other, going to drink, please do so responsibly and re- of those who have established the National Book Award relation on campus, we as well as climbing on each other's shoulders. member, there are some at the concert that really also hope to see relations with events, organizations and people from other fields While shoving each other, they were also shov- are there for the music and don't want to be your cultivated in the future. ing everyone around them, including me. Now, punching bag. I'm not a small person, but no matter how hard — Granstra is a religion, sociology, and Cerman Editorials are written by Editor-in-Chief Kara Cook and triple major from Worthington, Minn, Managing/News Editor Elsbeth Krumholz I tried to plant my feet, I was still jostled around

COMMENTARY There Ms something Cornstock and excessive drinking were one and about the season of the same. How could a completely sober person Hunger, poverty and the spring that makes me enjoy CEC's choice of entertainment more than happy. This could be an inebriated individual? Normally, my answer due to the supposedly would go something like this: "I have no idea." upcoming farm bill changing weather, or the This year, however, it seems the tables have turned ByCARLYSTADUM fact, 2/3 of farms do not receive commodity idea of graduating, as I in that the music is worthy of an unaffected lis- Junior payments at all. As a result, many farmers amasenioT. This energy ten. struggle to make a living and can barely hang or excitement in the air Cake is a band I sometimes hear on the radio, 2007 is a year in which Americans can take on to their farms. The new farm bill needs might also be explained but they're not on it enough to make me want to a giant step towards ending hunger and poverty to create a broader, more equitable safety net by the anticipation for alter my mind before seeing them live. It is clear in the US and abroad. Currently, thirty-five that works better for small and moderate- this year's Cornstock. the musicians of Cake continue to explore a genre million Americans are in families that struggle sized farms. The new farm bill should direct This year does in fact mark my sixth Cornstock; I of music that tends to perk my ear from time to to put bread on the table, while there are 850 support to those who need it most, and phase started making the road trip to Moorhead, Minn, time, rousing my inner being to exclaim with joy: million chronically hungry people worldwide. out support to those who need it least. during my high school days to see such acts as Run "Oh that's THAT band?!" This genre is a mix of However, this year there is a reason for every Finally, since the last farm bill was passed D.M.C. and Blessed Union of Souls. Not only pop, rock, hip-hop, indie...you-name-it, as it legiti- hungry person to have hope. Later this year, in 2002, and even years before then, U.S. farm did those trips allow me to experience live music mately appeals to a diverse audience. Really, how Congress will have the opportunity to pass a policy has become inadvertently devastating for the first time, they also provided an induction can you not think Cake's take on Gloria Gaynor's new Farm Bill including policies to reduce for small-holder farmers in developing of sorts to the world of debauchery accompanying "I Will Survive" is super awesome and clever? hunger and poverty in the United States countries. The current commodity payment Cornstock via alcohol consumption. Again, 1 have no idea. On a more philosophical and around the world. Concerned citizens system encourages U.S. farmers to concentrate During my first trip to Concordia's Cornstock level, I will now pose this question: What does this need to push and encourage their Congress on only five crops chosen by the USDA, and I abstained throughout an afternoon kegger, at really mean for your average devoted liver-debili- members to ensure that the new Farm Bill often pays them to produce extra, unneeded which I was deemed designated driver for the tating eggs-and-kegs beer ping-ponging Cobber? It includes policies that will improve food aid crops. The world markets are being flooded transportation of an additional keg. I, of course, means this: You will not have to drink yourself sil- to the hungry in the US; restructure our with these crops, which are then sold at prices was in the midst of growing my first pair of side- ly to enjoy Cake's music at this year's Cornstock. commodity subsidy program to help owners lower than what it costs to produce them. For burns and had just received my driver's license the Peace and love. of small and medium sizes farms; and allow example, sugar markets in Haiti have been week before, thus preparing me for such a task. — Crary is a music and studio art double major from farmers in developing countries to receive a flooded with under priced American sugar, From this initial experience, then, it was clear that Hutchinson, Minn. fair price for their crops. With these measures while corn markets in Mexico have been taken in one overarching bill, Americans can flooded with under priced American corn. In reduce poverty and hunger for millions. both places and dozens of others, small-holder This year, Cornstock necessary). The Concordia student will be held First, the new farm bill can curb hunger farmers cannot compete with the prices of is epic. There is no ques- responsible for the behavior of that guest. already present in the US through the Food cheap American crops and are plunged into tion about it. Campus • No re-entry will be allowed. Once you arrive Stamp Program. Currently, 25 million people hunger and poverty. The new farm bill needs Entertainment Commis- and enter the festival gate, you will need to stay in the US receive food stamps, while 35 million to make room for reforms of the current sion got extremely lucky until you are ready to leave for good. suffer from food insecurity. In order to ensure commodity structure in order to allow such and scored big. Our head- • No bags of any kind will be allowed in the fes- that everyone suffering from food insecurity farmers to earn a higher, fair price for their lining band, Cake, is the tival area. This includes purses, waist-packs, back- has the necessary safety net, the Food Stamp crops and to improve their livelihoods. While biggest to ever take the packs, etc. Concordia personnel will not be held program should be expanded to include the commodity subsidies to American farmers By Emily Soldner Cornstock stage. Howev- responsible for any items left outside the gate. millions more who are suffering from food should not be erased completely, the system Junior er, even amidst all of the •Concordia College reserves the right to re- insecurity. needs to be reformed to fit all those effected CEC Lead excitement, it is vital to fuse entry to anyone based on their behavior, per- Second, the new farm bill can prevent and by it, whether citizens of America or citizens Commissioner take a step back and look ceived intoxication level, and/or inappropriate or relieve poverty in rural America that often of foreign countries. at the bigger picture. The offensive clothing choices (possibly including alter- leads to food insecurity through reforming As we can see, the new farm bill will affect reality is that with this year—and every upcoming native event T-shirts). the commodity payment system. The current the livelihoods of those all around the world, year—comes an intense evaluation of this event. Remember, this is not the full list of policies commodity payment system favors those not just around America. As "concerned The future of Cornstock lies on the success of this for this year's event! An electronic copy of this owning large commercial farms that are far citizens of humanity, we must make an effort year's event. year's policies will be sent to the student body for from suffering from poverty and hunger. In to make sure that we don't miss this chance Last year, some significant changes were made review. 2004, half of all commodity payments went to reduce hunger and poverty across America to make the event more successful, safe and enjoy- Even with these policies in place, it is extreme- to large farms earning over $250,000 (which and across the world. able for all of our students. As some of you may ly important that each student recognizes their comprise only 7 percent of all farms). In remember, the future of this event was in jeopardy personal responsibility in ensuring that we can because of the poor choices many Concordia stu- keep this event! CEC has put in a lot of work to dents made in regards to their alcohol consump- make this event possible again this year. Please tion surrounding the 2005 event. Cornstock 2006 do your part by making appropriate choices and WRITE A LETTER went very well, and CEC hopes to continue prog- holding your peers accountable. Remember, your Share your opinion in less than 300 words. Letter MUST bear the ress in 2007. In order to maintain this success, we behavior before, during, and after the event will writer's name, year in school, telephone number, major/minor, and are going to continue with the policies that were determine whether or not future events take place. title (if applicable). implemented at last spring's event. Some of these The only way to make certain there will be a Corn- policies include: stock 2008 is by helping us make this year's event Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday at [email protected] • Private Show: no general admission will be a success! I am confident that this year's event will or FPO 104. available for public purchase. Each Concordia live up to the epic acts taking the stage... I look Correspondence is subject to editing or refusual of publication. All letters student will receive one free ticket (with their ID) forward to seeing you all there! become property of The Concordian and will not be returned. and will be allowed to purchase 1 guest pass for —Soldner is a biology major from Cold Spring, Minn. $15 on the day of the show at the gate (ID will be 10 April 15, 2007 The Concordian IGHT: The 'magic eight' direct one acts Editor's Picks Kelay for Life By ANDREW HANSON dramas to work with for their by Justine Moser. Chareese A&E Writer scenes. So with the one acts this Jorgensen is working with a Date: April 13 semester, comedies will mostly fairytale brought to life. Laura Time: 8 p.rn.-through the Eight student directors from be seen, Bauernfeind's choice Pieri is doing somewhat of a night the class of 2008 are currently "Sonny Deree's Life Flashes more heartfelt comedy, which Place: Olson Forum taking the advanced directing Before His Eyes" is somewhat of involves a couple going through class with Helen Cermack, and a slapstick comedy about a hit a divorce, a man and woman This event supporting a each of them ultimately asked man and the guy he's after, who who never should have been cure for cancer will also themselves, as they began the cannot seem to find any way married in the first place, and feature many campus process of searching for one out. However, his mother shows who should not be getting a musical acts like campus acts, "is this the right show for up with the money required of divorce now. Liz Carey-Linskey's a capella group VIBE. me?" Although the theme this him but because she has been one act is a romantic com- Come support the Relay year for the class was the Magic neglected by her son most of edy about a man who plans to for Life teams and have a Eight ball, because there are his adult life, she wants to get propose to a woman who is not great time too! eight students, this question as much out of him as she can. yet ready. wasn't necessarily asked to an Comedy ensues from this situa- Finally, Danielle Pugh is eight ball with every show they tion, as well as chainsaws. directing a show called "The Cor\cord\a College 1 read. However, as fate would While most oi the shows do STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS Right to Remain,' which was Concert fortunately have it, the answer surround the corned ic or farci- Tasha Punn and Joel Moline rehearse for their upcoming one originally part of a festival that act play taking place next week in the Lab Theatre. in the end was a resounding cal genres, there are two in par- featured one acts from each Date: April 14 "yes" for each of them with the ticular that do not, one a drama in that we're all meeting each the younger from the love amendment of the Constitu- Time: 4 p.m. final productions they chose. directed by Andrea Graham other and realizing for the first talker, because their mother had tion. This one is about the fifth, Place: Memorial Audito- The only male director, Jake and the other a suspense thriller time that other people feel the previously been taken by his the right to remain silent. rium Bauernfeind, said that when directed by Marit Geston, same way that we do," said will, which drove her to jump Geston reiterated what you search for shows, you'll Graham's show features four Christensen. off a cliff. It's basically a fight Bauernfeincl said before, that The Concordia College read thirty pages and absolutely women in a liposuction clinic Geston's show, "The Love for their free lives. everyone really believes in their Band will be going to Nor- nothing will happen. "But I'm who come to terms with issues Talker," involves a supernatural "When I read it I got projects. So in support of these way in May. If you would actually very surprised," said about their bodies. character, who is the embodi- chills," said Geston, "and 1 just "magic eight" student direc- like to hear some of the Bauernfeind, "everyone seems Libby Christensen, who ment of lustful evil; two sisters, decided, well if it makes me tors, come see the shows go on music they will be bring- to have pretty solid one acts." plays Celia, one of the four who live in a rather remote loca- scared just reading it, 1 should the stage in the Lab Theatre ing with them on their Last semester, six oi these women, said it's inspiring to see tion in the mountains of Virgin- probably do it." Monday through Wednesday journey, come to the band eight were in the beginning the four characters meet. ia, are in a struggle against him. There is also a spoof on next week. concert! The concert will directing class, and mostly chose "It's an interesting dynamic The older sister tnes to protect the American family, directed feature a few Norwegian pieces, faculty percussion soloist David Eyler, and Pulse: Evangelizing through rock music, fellowship maybe even some singing!

By ANDREW HANSON lism. There's a reason why the tickets are free. While I A&E Writer would pay money to see Sanctus Real or Superchic(k), Holeee Off! not everyone would do likewise. Instead, they might It was difficult to miss all the posters plastered have picked up free tickets just for something to do Dates and Times: April around campus before Pulse, with words upon negative other than homework on a Sunday night. It is primar- 1345, 19-21 words, all often used to describe our generation. But ily these people that the organizers of Pulse seem to Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 superimposed on them is a message ot hope that these reach out for, to tell them that God loves them, to tell p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m. labels can be changed. That's what this event calls out them that God sent His only Son to die on the cross Place: Askanase Audito- to do, to unite our colleges under one purpose, under to save them. There were also videos about these nega- rium, North Dakota State one spiritual experience. tive things that our generation goes through: drugs, University Last year, over 5,000 students attended Pulse to see alcohol, eating disorders, depression, and so much Cost: 10 dollars for non- Vertical Horizon at the North Dakota State University more. One message broke through all of this: don't give NDSU students, 4 dollars Bison Sports Arena, as well as Thousand Foot Krutch up, instead, give it all over to God. Surrender to Him, for NDSU students and Hawk Nelson. While I primarily only went because and He will make everything alright. Hit songs from of the free tickets, I thought it was a great concert, and Superchic[k] and Sanctus Real spoke about this also: In this comedy by Michael Superchic[k] frontwoirian Tricia 3rock I'm glad that I went. However, when I heard the an- "Stand in the rain / Stand your ground / Stand up Frayn, everyone gets nouncement for this year, that Pulse would be held at when it's all crashing down / Stand through the pain caught in the act! The plot Concordia in Memorial Auditorium and that my favor- / You won't drown / And one day what's lost can be concert with "Stand in the Rain" from the same CD. follows the on and off stage ite Christian band Sanctus Real would be performing, found" were words powerfully sung in Superchic[k]'s I can say that this was probably the best concert antics of an inept acting I literally jumped up and down in excitement. I also song "Stand in the Rain", as well as more from Sanctus I've ever attended, I'm not a fan of hip hop, so I didn't troupe as they stumble did this quite often during their portion of the concert, Real's "I'm Not Alright": "I'm not alright/ I'm broken really get into Grits that much. But then again, as far from bumbling dress accompanied with lots of screaming and singing along inside / And all I go through / It leads me to You". as rock concerts, I've only been to a few. Actually, only rehearsal to disastrous to every word of their songs. Great music with a great message: it can't get any better. Pulse last year. But, despite that lack of experience, I closing night. Everything These Christian bands, Grits, Sanctus Real, and Sanctus Real, who hails from Ohio, sang other know that I felt welcome at Pulse. I felt loved. I felt like that can go wrong does, Superchic(k], ranged in genre from rock to hip hop to songs: "Everything About You" and "Alone" from their everyone was gathered there for that common purpose as actors desperately try pop. However, Pulse is definitely not your usual rock sophomore release "Fight the Tide", as well as "Don't in Christ, like they were all similar to me, believers to hang on to their lines, concert. While both might have great music in com- Give Up" and "We're Trying" from their third and in God, or at least interested in gettmg to know Him their performances and mon, Pulse has rather unusual entertainment (from the most recent release "Face of Love". Superchic[k], per- better. That's what makes Pulse more than just a rock the furniture. former world champion of Dance Dance Revolution formed songs "Pure" and "We Live", both from their concert; it's a spiritual experience. By A&E Editor Danielle Hance this year), as well as a message geared towards evange- "Beauty From Pain 1.1" album, and concluded the Explosions in the Sky shares intimacy with crowd By CHRIS MILLER They might never know you, but that the back was the (indistinguishable) A&E Writer doesn't stop their lives from crossing drummer, and on the left was the yours because of the music that you bassist, who is probably the Texas Welcome to Concert Week here in share. twin of Roots' i'uestlove. They opened the Concordian Aalbums don't really translate onds To Mars touched down at The sounds of Carmina Burana being that well in a live performance. Front- Venue at Playmakers Monday, April 2, piped through the Venue's high stacks man Jared Leto was fun to listen to, The recent success of their sophomore of speakers, and all wearing matching though. His voice is perfect for the album, A Beautiful Lie, has exponen- Venetian carnival masks. band's electronic musical style, but it tially increased their fanbase—Fargo Over the top? Yes. Appropriate? also works well live. being no exception. The demand for Why not. Here's an interesting factoid for a ticket was more than enough to They flew straight into "A Beauti- those of you who don't know: Jared keep fans lined up around the block, ful Lie," the titletrack from their Leto's road to fame began in Holly- despite the wind and cold. The show latest, certified platinum album. They wood. You may remember him from eventually sold out. kept the new stuff rolling with songs such films as Requiem for a Dream, Once inside, I was a little sur- like "Attack" and "The Kill." Front- American Psycho, and Fight Club. prised at how well I could see the man Jared Leto even busted out the If you recall, Leto's the blonde guy stage from where I was standing. I ol' acoustic guitar for "A Modern in Fight Club who gets the right half didn't take me long to realize that 1 Myth." of his face smashed in by Edward was slightly taller than the average uThe acoustic stuff was a good Norton during one of the more spectator, and it you know me, that's break in the middle of their fast-paced graphic fight sequences. In an ironic saying a lot. I never realized how many set" said University of North Dakota twist, Leto was sporting a bandage gothic teenage girls happen to share Sophomore Grant Wilson, who made over his nose the night of the concert, my enthusiasm for 30 STM. I could the trek down from Grand Forks to thanks to an injury he received after a have easily let their deafening shrieks see one of his new favorite bands. stage-dive-gone-wrong at a concert last his career. He really should go a little to get better, so in the end, I'm just spoil my evening, but I'm all about Songs from 30 Seconds To Mars's month. easier on the eye liner, though... glad we got a chance to see them in the silver lining. Screaming teenage lesser-known eponymous debut Leto's dramatic side was apparent As for the band as a whole, I was Fargo before they get too big to tour girls can detract from a good show, album also made the set list, includ- in his behavior on stage. only slightly impressed with their up here. It seemed like every young but being able to see over all their ing "Buddha for Mary," "Edge ot "I liked it when he climbed up on performance. Their order of songs was adult in the F-M area turned out heads more than makes up for it. the Earth," and "The Mission." I'm the speakers," said Concordia Junior all wrong, and it really disrupted the for the show (even some Concordia The show kicked off with Saosin, a little annoyed that they didn't play Jill Goulding, "that was pretty sweet." whole flow of the concert. If I ever see students, and on a school night and a band that exceeded my expectations "Capricorn," which is hands-down Before I saw him live, I would have them live again, I hope they decide to everything!), but if you were one of tor an opening act. They took the the best song from that album. This described Jared Leto as a semi-famous save some of their best songs until the those who didn't make it, you pretty stage like veterans, playing an hour- tour's emphasis was on their latest Hollywood actor who decided he end. After all, they've got more than much missed out. long set of original tunes and getting album, though, so a majority of their wanted to start a band. But from now enough to choose from. the crowd pumped. This was Saosin's set consisted of new songs, on, I think I'll describe him as an Overall, it was a good concert. Not first trip to Fargo, and based on the To my surprise, they decided to iconic musician who happened to get the best I've seen, but not the worst crowd's reaction, I have a feeling it play their latest hit, "From Yesterday," caught up in the film industry early in either. This is a band that's only going Only downside to 'Mouse' is scenester crowd Eric Clapton puts on By MICHAEL ERBELE other material. Contributing Writer It turns out that Brock and great birthday show I was unable to attend the Marr make a good team musically By MICHAEL ERBELE Contributing Writer June 2005 concert that Modest as well as lyrically, with Marr's Mouse played in Fargo, so I was smooth rhythm playing provid- elated when I found out that ing the balance to Brock's jagged I had the pleasure of attending the Eric Clapton they would be performing at guitar work. Brock lead Modest concert at the Fargodome on March 30, Clapton's 62nd The Venue on March 19. The Mouse through a high-energy birthday. I missed the last concert that Clapton played concert was on the eve of the show, opening with the "Ocean in Fargo, so I was very excited when I heard that one the release of their new album "We Breathes Salty" and continuing last of the great 1960s guitar gods was returning to Fargo- Were Dead Before the Ship Even with fan favorites such as "Paper Moorhead. (See a pattern here? Maybe one of these days Sank," the first album with their Thin Walls," "Black Cadillacs," produced noticeable results. who only attended the concert I'll catch a band the first time they play in Fargo). I was new rhythm guitarist Johnny and their hit single "Float On." The one thing that stuck out because Modest Mouse enjoyed first introduced to Clapton in high school, and I still have Marr. For those of you who Aside from Marr's rhythm work, to me most about the concert was considerable success as the a great appreciation for his music and his legacy; although don't know, Marr was a founding the highlight of the show for the sheer intensity that Modest "hot-indie-band-of-the-month" he now plays a Fender Strat, Clapton was the originator of member of the seminal British me was their performance of Mouse brought to the stage. The following the release of "Good the now-standard overdriven Les Paul rock tone which was band The Smiths, whose album "The View," the last song of the emotion in Brock's voice and the News...." The people who adopted by countless musicians since it appeared on the "The Queen is Dead" (1985) has concert. Of course an encore was musicality of the band were able weren't there for the music were 1966 album "Bluesbreakers." Like Bob Dylan, Clapton been placed on numerous "Top in store, which included a song to turn even mid-tempo songs the only thing that dampened the proved that he can still play after all of those years. 10 Greatest Albums Ever Made" ftom their new album along with into moshing frenzies, which my experience. However, since this The concert was opened by the bluesman Robert lists by magazines such as SPIN "Bury Me With It," and "Dra- spot in the third row allowed me crowd will move on as soon as Cray, who is a competent guitarist with an amazing voice. and NME. Marr joined Modest mamine." The songs themselves to take part in. For me, the only something new comes along, it is His set consisted of mostly mid-tempo modern blues Mouse in early 2006, and he co- were high-energy and spot-on due downside of the show was the only a transient complaint. Ail tunes, and was thoroughly mediocre in every aspect. wrote some of the tracks on the in no small part to the fact that crowd itself, which was made up in all, the show was amazing, and Although Cray can sing, his guitar tone would have bene- new album with Isaac Brock, the Brock has quit drinking before of predominantly high school-age because Isaac Brock loves to play fited from a bit more gain, and he could not get the crowd lyrical genius behind the band's concerts, a. decision that has wannabe punk/emo/scenesters Fargo, there is probably an op- to respond to his set. After a short break, Clapton came onstage and opened with "Tell the Truth" from his 1970 album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs." Clapton For a shorter read, Webcomics youVe never seen played five additional tracks from this album over the By MATTSMIT unique things with the stories The banter between them is great, Sluggy Freelance: http:// course of the show including "Key to the Highway," "Why A&E Writer they tell, and you can read them and the comic would be worth sluggy.com Sluggy Freelance is Does Love Got To Be So Sad?" and a cover ot Hendrix's while you're writing a paper in an- reading for the punchlines alone. somewhat of a balance between "Little Wing." About halfway dirough the show, Clapton As finals creep closer and other window. So, when you feel Alpha Shade: http://alpha- the two extremes of Questionable sat down and played some stripped-down acoustic blues closer, it's much more difficult to the need to de-stress and kill just shade.com If, on the other hand, Content and Alpha Shade- a fun tracks, including "Running on Faith." He resumed his find the time to read a new book a few minutes at a time between you're interested in something comic with reliably funny punch- electric set with "Motherless Children," which included every week, or watch a movie, or, one study session and the next, deeper and more story-driven, lines that pieces together a series an extended jam in the middle. There were several such God forbid, marathon my way check these out: check out Alpha Shade. I'm still of larger story arcs, ranging from jams throughout the second half of the concert, all of through an entire season of TV Questionable Content: not entirely sure how to piece ridiculous, over-the-top parodies which showcased the considerable talent of Clapton's on DVD. Even if I made the http://questionablecontent.net together or understand the story's of sci-fi movies to some of the band. The keyboard solos of Chris Stainton and Tim time, and wrote the review, no- Questionable Content isn't really chronology, but the art is gor- scariest, most suspenseful se- Carmon were particularly well-done. Clapton closed his one has time right now. So, why all that questionable, despite the geous, and trying to understand quences I've ever read. Whatever set with "Wonderful Tonight" and a stunning rendition review something that nobody title. It's a character-driven story what's going on as giant birds type of storytelling you happen to of "Layla" complete with the extended coda section. would have time to read? about a glum indie rocker and drop bombs on psychic cats in the like best, Sluggy's done it at least This highlight of the concert for me was the encore Webcomics seem like the a snarky barista who wind up as middle of a WWI-style machine once- and done it memorably and which included "Cocaine" and "Crossroads." Hearing perfect compromise. They're roommates, and the twists and gun battle is an enjoyable bit of well. Eric play the "Cocaine" riff in person was as about as entertaining, often do daring and turns of their not-quite romance. mental exercise, if nothing else. close as I will ever get to the real thing, and "Crossroads" was exceptional. Robert Cray and joined Clapton on "Crossroads," and I must say that he was much better the Explosions/Absence of vocals purified music second time around. The combination of Clapton's play- Continued from page 10 ing and Cray's singing was enough to make me forget that it wasn't 1968 anymore: I could have been at a Cream break them down. James was a stalwart figure. His feet were a low-leaning dervish. Rayani's transformation concert. Another highlight was Clapton's guitar work As the night progressed, EITS would feed rooted, but eyes closed and fingers blurring, was the most extreme. For the final chords, itself, which reached a level of emotion and creativity that off of the crowd. A crescendo would build, he wore a half smile. Mark Smith played guitar he raised his guitar above his head only by I have never before seen. Although he has slowed down and the crowd would grow with it. Whoops perpetually crouched, and drummer Chris the neck, and tore at it like he was starting a a bit since the "Clapton is god" years, he can still play a and cheers rode the lines of sound, and the Hrasky was laid low on the set, head bowed. chainsaw. James and Smith did the same, all killer solo. In fact, his playing was so superior that he overall piece created an atmosphere that was There was an understanding created be- eyes closed. Almost organically, the final chord made fellow guitarist Doyle Bramhall II look incompetent almost cooperative. We weren't watching it; tween band and crowd. The absence of vocals exploded from the guitars, and the cymbals in comparison. Really, BramhaH's uninspired playing was we were swimming in it. almost seemed to purify the music, letting it died away. the only low point of the concert of the concert for me. As I looked around, more than half the stretch and bend on it's own. As the crowd They walked offstage, and tor the first One would think that Clapton would be able to find a crowd had their eyes shut (I opened mine to and band flowed together towards the loud time in about four years, I didn't hear the better guitarist to bring on tour with him: where's Duane look). So too were the members of the band. conclusion of the show ("Memorial," if you're lame cries of "One more song." There was an Allman when you need him? Overall, the concert was Rayani would periodically put down his guitar keeping score at home) the cheers mixed with overwhelming sense of closure: Explosions definitely the best that 1 have been to since Dylan, and (sometimes dropping it abruptly) to lean on drumbeats and the band exploded. James were finished, they had shared their gift. And probably in my personal top three. After forty years and the speakers with his head down or rock back ripped at his bass so fast that his fingers be- we were thankful for it. roughly ten bands, Clapton still knows how to put on a and forth on his knees, while bassist Michael came a pink streak while Smith spun around, great show. 12 April 13, 2007 The Concordlan

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By LISA JOHNSON ketball tournament. This event ran through some drills but also Sports Writer allowed players a chance to sit in had fun while playing. By mak- the seat and experience playing ing behind the head saves and On Saturday March 31st a from a wheelchair. Six teams off-balance lay-ups the crowd got mix of onlookers avidly watched entered that ranged from an a true look of what wheelchair a group of athletes push, dribble, eclectic group of old floor mates basketball is all about. pass, glide and score on the to a few dining service teams. Through all these events Olson Forum's basketball courts. "It's a great cause," said the true goal was to not only What was so different is that this Junior Alex Kessler. For Kessler raise money but to raise aware- group of athletes did all these the tournament was an oppor- ness about disabilities. The things not from their feet but tunity for him to mix his love entire community has been from their wheelchairs. They're for basketball and his respect supportive in the committee's called the Rolling Mustangs and for those who play with a dis- efforts, whether it was through they hail from Southwest State ability. It was also a challenge local donations or watching University in Marshall, Minn. as Kessler realized that playing and supporting the events. As Vern, Kevin, Nate, Christian, Ve- from a wheelchair is a lot harder organizers in pink shirts bustled gas and Evan hail from all parts than it looks. Despite the chal- about trying to get everything in of the U.S. ranging from New lenges, Kessler, along with his place; calls for an "airball" rang York to Nebraska. This year the STAFF PHOTO BY KARA COOK teammates Paul Miller, John out as the Rolling Mustangs team took third place at nation- Students try a new sport while raising money for disabilities. The event took place on Saturday in Tofteland, and Nick Houkom interacted with the new players, als and topped off Concordia's Olson Forum. won the tournament winning bringing grins and laughs from Disability Awareness Week. disabilities. The committee was with the President accompanied by the group on how and where some gift certificates to local area the crowd. This interaction was An eventful week started off headed by Kristle Moen, Jenny by Jasi O'Connor, the head of to make improvements. businesses. key for helping raise awareness on Monday with a workshop Mork and Sarah Anderson. In security, physical plant and other During the entire week the While the teams played, and understanding not from about attitudes towards people addition to the planned activities administrative staff. Each person committee has also been collect- information was available to stu- handicapped to non but simply with disabilities, followed by a there was a campus walk through in the walk had some sort of a ing donations to help groups dents about different disabilities. amongst people. panel discussion on Wednesday with President Jolicoeur. disability which enabled the par- active in disabilities awareness. In addition, there were t-shirts and a visit from the Freedom "It was a really positive ticipants to gain a feel for what There was a change war amongst on sale and an introduction Resource Center on how to atmosphere," Moen said, com- it's like to have a disability on the differing classes; however, followed by a performance by be an advocate for those with menting on the walk through campus. Several notes were taken the big event was the 3 on 3 bas- the Rolling Mustangs. The team

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