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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Beacon student newspaper at NWCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Beacon, 2018-2019 by an authorized administrator of NWCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BEACONNORTHWESTERN COLLEGE November 2, 2018 Volume 92 - Issue 5 Student breaks men’s scoring record TYLER LIMMER SECURES RECORD WITH A TOTAL OF 49 GOALS IN 4 YEARS

CONNOR TUPPER EXERCISE SIENCE

Senior striker Tyler Limmer became the highest scoring player to ever wear a Red Raider men’s soccer jersey on Oct. 3. The previous record was held by Pat- rick Dirkse, who scored 48 goals between 1999-2002. Limmer went into the game against Briar Cliff with 47 goals, needing just one to tie the record but he had other plans. The Raiders went down 1-0 early as Briar Cliff began the game pressing high on the field, but the lead did not last long as Limmer was able to collect a second ball and punish Briar Cliff by scoring off a deflection that lobbed the ball over the outstretched Charger keeper, tying the game at 1-1. Equaling the goal scoring record was not good enough as the Raiders needed a stroke of brilliance from its star forward, which he produced just after halftime. The Raiders caused a turnover deep in the Briar Cliff half where Limmer controlled the ball on his left foot at the top of the box and placed it in the bottom right corner. His second goal of the game put his team up 2-1 and put his name at the top of the record books for NW. Though Briar Cliff was able to get a late goal, causing the game to end 2-2, a poor result would not overshadow Limmer’s record-breaking performance capping off four straight seasons of seemingly endless goals finished by the greatest player to every play for NW. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Limmer scored 10 goals in 2018, 15 goals in 2017, 13 goals in 2016 and 11 goals in 2015, Prof’s story a testament to God’s guidance CLARK NEVER IMAGINED time in his life, he was clear to let God TEACHING AT COLLEGE LEVEL have the control in finding his spouse and future career. KELSEY EPP During an unemployment spell after SPANISH his move to Chicago, he decided to attend a Canadian Bible conference with his Every wild adventure in professor grandfather. There he met his wife-to-be. Rick Clark’s life is a testament to his ded- “The best thing I did was turn that ication to following God’s will and God’s over to God,” he said, and they have been faithfulness to guide him along the way. married for 42 years. Clark’s story began in Quito, Ecua- Clark’s expectation had been to grad- dor. His parents were missionaries and uate with a degree in communications ran the Christian radio station started by and return to the radio station as a mis- his grandfather. Growing up among the sionary. His plan changed along the way Ecuadorian children cultivated in him a when he decided to pursue a teaching cer- passion for the country’s people and cul- tificate as a way to be more useful on the ture as well as bringing about a native flu- mission field. ency in Spanish. In the midst of a tough inner city From as early as he can remember, student teaching experience in Chicago, the core of his family was anchored in a Clark discovered his God-given talent in real faith in Christ. the classroom. “I can remember my grandpa pray- After studying English and commu- ing, ‘God we’ve got this light bill that’s nications, Clark had imagined a career $362.14 and we can’t pay it because we’ve tied to those subjects. got no money in the mission account,’” he However, upon finding out that Clark recalled. “And the next day there would be was fluent in Spanish, his first employer a check in the mail that was for $362.14.” offered him a job that included teaching Clark firmly believes God is real and multiple Spanish classes. This led Clark moving in everyday life. into a full career as a Spanish teacher. After secondary school, Clark moved to the US to start college and avoid being PHOTO BY: KELSEY LANG drafted into the Ecuadorian army. In that CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Professor Rick Clark plans to retire at the end of the 2018/19 school year.

OSCAR WORTHY fected his home life. who is trying to be pres- acters’ faces. Also, the spe- PERFORMANCES The story spans al- ent in his family life, yet is cial effects are out of this most the entire decade of also using his work to es- world. I’ve never person- LIZZY JOHNSTON the 1960s (yet Claire Foy, cape from his world (both ally been to the moon or PUBLIC RELATIONS who plays Armstrong’s literally and figuratively.) space, but the effects look wife Janet, surprisingly As the movie progresses, perfect. Do you know Neil never gets a different hair- he gets further and further The movie clocks in Armstrong? Of course you cut), beginning in 1961 from the people he loves at over two hours, and know him as the first man and ending with the moon and puts up more walls the story does drag on. to ever walk on the moon, landing in 1969. Early around him as his fellow All the scenes are long, but do you actually know in his astronaut career, astronauts and friends are and the movie could have anything else about him? Armstrong’s daughter killed. Foy plays a wom- been shortened to make About his life? About his Karen died of a brain tu- an trying to connect with the plot go a little quicker. family? About what he was mor when she was 2 years her husband and hold her The journey to the moon like? old. The movie shows how family together; she ex- — which should be the cli- Damien Chazelle’s haunted Armstrong is by presses frustration, exas- max of the movie — was new movie “First Man” this death, and how the peration and support very slow and took a long time. sets out to educate audi- event impacted all areas well (I also love how she The redeeming part of the ences about a man we all of his life, whether in his yells at men a lot). slow Apollo 11 journey know, yet know nothing role as an astronaut, hus- Speaking of Os- is the music, which gets about. And Ryan Gosling band or father of two boys. car-worthy, this movie more intense to build up happens to play that man. This helps to humanize will definitely be in the to the landing. It’s clear from the first Armstrong; he was just race this season. The cin- Overall, the movie few scenes that this story an ordinary man who did ematography is beautiful is solid. The story shows is not going to focus pri- something extraordinary. — the picture throughout much about the character marily on the moon land- This movie does a lot the film is grainy and satu- of Armstrong and just how ing — after all, the movie of things right. For start- rated, just like how a cam- much work, pain and sac- is called “First Man.” Cha- ers, the performances by era in the 1960s would be. rifice went into taking the zelle explores the family Gosling and Foy are defi- There’s also a documenta- first step on the moon. life of Armstrong and how nitely Oscar worthy. Gos- ry feel throughout, as the his work and journeys to ling does an excellent job camera is shaky and does space as an astronaut af- portraying a troubled man a lot of zooming to char- PHOTO COURTSEY OF GOOGLE IMAGES Kurt Vile releases album “Bottle It In”

MUSIC REVIEW

ALBULM’S MUSIC song on Bottle It In is good. make it more than that. INCONSISTENT However, the songs that are Then the song “Mutinies” great have to be sought out, arrives with little excite- MATTHEW FROHWEIN which is not a good thing. ment to be had. Thankful- ECONOMICS Immediately following ly, “Come Again” arrives “Loading Zones” is the me- to remind us of the talents Kurt Vile has been andering and monotonous Vile has. crafting lo-fi delights for “Hysteria” and the under- I think the reason I a while, but his delve into whelming “Yeah Bones,” adore “Come Again” so psychedelia in his 2013 but then Vile hits absolute much is how dense it is album Wakin on a Pret- gold. musically. All the elements ty Daze was an excellent Three songs in a row come together beautiful- change of pace for the then are absolutely sublime: ly. From the banjo to the 33-year-old singer-song- “Bassackwards,” “One twinkling guitars and harsh writer. Trick Ponies” and a cover noise halfway through, So now, with his sev- of T.G. Sheppard’s “Rollin’ everything balances out. enth solo venture Bottle It with the Flow.” Each song “Cold Was the Wind” is In, does his now trademark builds off of the last to de- another break from the twinge of psychedelic folk- liver a serene and almost glory that Vile is capable rock still excite? For the Daoist calm to the listener. of offering, but thankful- most part, yes. Vile’s intro But then, it’s back into the ly the last eleven minutes song “Loading Zones” is average. The song “Check of this LP save the listener perfect in every way. With Baby” egregiously loses its from that rank and boring a gnarled talk box segueing funky distorted bassline sound. “Skinny Mini” and into jangly guitars mixed that it begins with twenty “(Bottle Back)” bridge to- with Vile’s gorgeous folksy seconds in. gether such an extensive singing, the song does not Why? Why lose some- set of ideas and sounds that disappoint. The use of thing unique that also feels they flourish between the background choruses is appropriate like that? The listener’s ears like a flower very enjoyable, and every- aforementioned bassline pluming out of the ground. is the only thing that kept An excellent electronic end thing is expertly layered in PHOTO COURTSEY OF GOOGLE IMAGES throughout. me interested as I patiently to an album that both elec- And from there on listened to the song hoping trifies and stupefies. to the overall album expe- ty. Still, the songs that are out, the album is wholly it would return. Something Overall, this record rience. “Bassackwards” is great are amazing and well inconsistent, having either especially heartbreaking is very enjoyable, even the only song on the album worth a listen. If you still mediocre or uninteresting about this album is that its though much of the sec- that I felt warranted its love that rock and roll, join songs or outright master- title track isn’t very memo- ond half of the record feels length. There is a lot of raw Mr. Vile and keep on rollin’ pieces, and seemingly no rable or good. It is experi- particularly self-indulgent, emotion to cover through with the flow. other alternative. To clar- mental and creative, but it with two ten-minute-long that song and it explores ify, I would say that every lacks anything that could folk ballads that add little them with great feroci- ARTS & CULTURE 3 Downtown Community Connection

TOWN SQUARE MAKES NEW EVENT People who feel left out in the ANDREA FREEMAN community can COMPUTER SCIENCE use this event as an opportunity. A new event comb- ing city development, free - Steve Mahr food and Christmas spirit is coming 7 p.m. Wednes- out spot to many citizens day, Nov 7. and students alike, which Town Square Coffee- makes it an easy environ- house and the Orange City ment for people to chat, Chamber of Commerce relax and have fun. Mahr board will be hosting a also said people who feel Community Connection “left out in the communi- event, including an ugly ty can use this event as an Christmas sweater contest. opportunity” to become Drinks and appetizers are more acquainted with provided and all are wel- these local government of- come to participate. ficials and other involved The owner of Town citizens for chipping in on Square and fellow cham- future Orange City events ber board member Steve and decisions. Mahr said that the event is Above all else, Mahr an opportunity for the Or- hopes people have a good PHOTO COURTSEY OF: GOOGLE ange City community to time and that this can create The Community Connection event will take place at Town Square Coffeehouse. get to know the chamber a chance for people to form board in a casual setting more personal connections and the local government. two reasons. well as the dedication and deserve to be appreciated.” and to encourage conver- with the Orange City cham- “This event is a good The first is he loves hard work of everyone else Even students who sation on what individuals ber board members. way to remind all citizens working on these events on the board, promises a don’t believe in celebrating want for the town. Town Square has be- that these officials are peo- and is glad to be a cham- fantastic night of fun. Christmas too early or don’t The chamber board is come a common space for ple too and that we all can ber board member. The From 5 - 7 p.m. will be have an ugly sweater to also hoping for feedback hosting a series of events contribute to the growth of second, is he is excited the ugly Christmas sweat- wear, this is a good chance and ideas for the further in Orange City in the past, Orange City even if we aren’t about connecting people er competition. to get to know the people development and prosper- as well a place for connect- directly involved,” Mahr said. and developing a more ac- Freshman Katelin Loo- in the town of Orange City ity of Orange City. ing individuals and en- Mahr said he is ex- tive community within the ney said she plans on attend- and to cash in on some free Town Square is al- couraging open commu- cited about these steps to citizens of Orange City. ing and that “ugly Christmas food and fun. ready a popular hang- nication between citizens build Orange City up for Mahr’s dedication, as sweaters are amazing and Apocalyptic Vision hits Northwestern

JASON VAN WYK’S ART My art explores EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY metaphors for HANNAH WAMHOFF God’s mysterious pres- THEATRE ence and relevation to his people. Jason Van Wyk’s exhibit “Apo- colyptic Vision” will soon be on display at the Te Paske Art Gal- - Jason Van Wyk lery, featuring subjects such as times,” Van Wyk said. “My art ex- angelic beings and the end times. plores metaphors for God’s mys- The exhibit itself includes terious presence and revelation to a wide variety of art medi- his people as well as the transcen- ums including large-scaled and dental nature of symbolic imagery free-standing figurative clay sculp- and awesome spiritual power.” tures, oil paintings, stone lithog- Additionally, one of the larg- raphy prints, intaglio etchings, oil er pieces within the exhibit, “Sub- pastel and graphite drawings. mission,” won Best of Show in the Many of Van Wyk’s pieces Orange City Arts Council’s 2017 have been shown regionally be- Regional Exhibition. fore, but this is the first time the “We invited Jake because he collection will be exhibited all is a versatile artist who articulates together, making Northwestern his ideas and processes very well,” very privileged to host this inau- Emily Stokes, Associate Professor gural event. of Art, said. “In recent years, we PHOTO BY: SARAH HOMAN Van Wyk is a Dordt profes- have hosted Jake as a visiting art- The reception for Jason Van Wyk’s exhibit will take place November 5 at 6:30 p.m. sor emeritus who maintains his ist in a printmaking class, and he – ceramics, prints and drawings – Finally, the pure ingenui- will be presenting an ambitious- own studio right here in Iowa. He served as a juror for the annual so students will be able to see how ty and large scale of Van Wyk’s ly sized sculptural ceramic work focuses primarily on printmak- spring student art show. He has his ideas and style translate across pieces make this exhibit one for that departs from expectation.” ing and clay sculpture but is well a tremendous work ethic and love different mediums. the books, with two of the pieces “Apocalyptic Vision” will versed in oil paintings, oil pastel of craft that we believe is valuable Stokes added, “Jake is very en- weighing over 500 pounds and be in the Te Paske Gallery from and graphite drawings as well. for community members to see.” ergetic and students across all dis- standing at least five feet tall. “The Nov 5 through Dec 7. Van Wyk Together, the pieces all rep- Students should take this ciplines would benefit from hearing exhibit highlights Jake’s versatility will undoubtedly be sharing his resent Van Wyk’s passion for the opportunity to see the art of this him speak at the reception.” This and ease with moving from ce- wisdom at the reception on Nov mysteries of God. Iowa artist because it’s a rare op- gallery will be a valuable experience ramics to printmaking,” Stokes 5th, which begins at 6:30 p.m. “I’m intrigued by the mys- portunity to see and learn about no matter what a student’s major or said. “He is probably best known Van Wyk will share about his tery of angelic beings and vision- visual art in Sioux County. Jake background in art is. for his functional ceramics, but he work at 7 p.m. ary biblical accounts of the end will present a variety of artwork FEATURES 4 Fostering community through prayer NORTH MEN PRAY through praying with one TOGETHER DAILY another. The group continues to have strong attendance JOEY LOSHE every night. BIO-HEALTH “Prayer time has been

a great opportunity for the Prayer is the heart- men of North Suites to be beat of every relationship more vulnerable with each with God. At times, prayer other as followers of Jesus can be a time of thankful- Christ,” said junior Dana ness, joy or praise and at Van Oostrand other times, prayer can With the exemp- be challenging, awkward tion of Sunday and Tues- or feel like a chore. The day due to P&W and importance of it can’t be D-Groups, prayer time is stressed enough, but even held every night at 10 p.m. on a Christian campus Each night holds no direct such as Northwestern, agenda, and all who are in prayer can easily be some- the dorm at the set time thing that slips the minds are invited. of students. A typical night often However, in a com- begins with some social- munity-setting, prayer can ization and then transi- become harder to ignore. tions into a time of prayer. The Bible says that where As a group, a style of two or three are gathered prayer is chosen, attempt- in the name of the Lord, ing to create variety in the He is present (Mathew styles of prayer throughout 18:20 NIV). In efforts to the week. Some examples partake in this nature of PHOTO BY: KELSEY LANG include waterfall, partner, North Suites residents gather every night at 10 p.m. to pray with one another. community, a number of group prayer or simply residents in North Suites just letting the spirit lead pate in prayer with. another on who God is the relationships among al prayer with God, but in- gather at night to engage within the group. Facilitating a space calling them to be. Prayer the residents in North and stead can help encourage in prayer together, simply The true motivation where students can speak time has been helping the their own personal rela- prayer as a daily routine. calling it “prayer time.” for the prayer time is sim- their inner concerns, residents in North stay tionship with God. The As God continues to work This is the first year prayer time gives residents in a consistent pattern of challenge that some strug- in the lives of the students that the men of North have ply to come to God in held and organized daily prayer and to experience an avenue to connect and prayer as they encourage gle with regarding prayer here on campus, the stu- prayer time. The event was his presence together. This bond with each other in a each other to stay commit- can be overcome with the dents of prayer time in created by a group of men provides a space where way that only prayer can ted each night. intentionality of commu- North feel blessed for how who wanted to cultivate students can come with form. This has sparked the Creating an organized nity prayer. God is moving through a greater spiritual com- prayer requests, praises, or opportunity for friends set time of prayer togeth- This isn’t to diminish the concept of prayer to- munity within the dorm simply a voice to partici- to be accountable for one er has been strengthening the importance of person- gether. Profe Clark has campus-wide legacy FROM PAGE 1 teaching, and he is continuing to trust in From a childhood in Ecuador to a colle- all his endeavors, God has displayed con- God’s guiding plan. He and his wife hope giate teaching position, Prof. Clark has stant faithfulness. Prof. Clark’s life is an After 22 years of teaching at the sec- God will lead them to work with and obediently followed God’s plan for him. In absolute testament to God’s guiding hand. ondary level, Clark was offered a position serve many missionaries in the years to at NW as the assistant men’s basketball come. They also have a passion for find- coach and Spanish professor. He never ing ways to support children in the foster imagined himself becoming a professor, “It care system. has been awesome for my teaching, and I have had to learn so much.” he said. As I look back at my Since then, he has won NW’s Teaching life, I just see God clearly Excellence Award twice. pushing me and moving me “As I look back at my life, I just see God clearly pushing me and moving me,” Clark said. Now he is in his last year of - Prof. Clark

PHOTO SUBMITTED From the classroom to the basketball court, Clark has made an impact on many students. FEATURES 5 Genesis House provides support HOUSE FOR MOTH- to a place where they can ERS AND CHILDREN think more clearly and be more stable, that’s when RACHEL KOERTNER the real change starts. I PUBLIC RELATIONS didn’t know that there was a job I could love so much.” There is a place in Erdmann works Orange City that supports alongside a couple oth- women and children im- er staff members, one of pacted by homelessness, them being Direct Care domestic violence and Coordinator Angie Sas. more, empowering them to “I give my time at Gen- live a life of independence esis House because I am and freedom. That place is inspired by the strength called Genesis House. and resiliency of the wom- Genesis House start- en that live there,” Sas said. ed in January of 2018, and “Being at Genesis House although it is completely has challenged me and different from the Bridge, provided me with new in- it occupies the same space sight with social injustices and provides for some of and issues that the women the same women and chil- have been faced with.” dren. However, the staff Genesis House offi- at the house cannot do it cially opened just months alone. Genesis House also ago and was established to relies on the work of vol- continue serving the wom- unteers, who help with en and children in North- a variety of things from west Iowa in need of hous- driving the women places ing. to babysitting the children Executive Director that live there. Becky Erdmann has been Kim Van Es regular- with Genesis House from ly volunteers at Genesis the start and has already House and says she has loved her time there. PHOTO SUBMITTED seen it impact people. Genesis House, pictured above at its grand opening, is a local resource for women and children affected by homelessness, “When I think about “I believe in the minis- domestic violence, and other adversities. Genesis House, I think try of the Genesis House,” about empowering to in- Van Es said. “[The staff and one of them is senior changed over time. I be- I should. This is such an “Every little bit helps,” dependence,” Erdmann there] live out the biblical Hannah Lindsey. gan to feel called to serve important ministry.” Erdmann said. said. “We have learned call to help those in need. “I have helped at people, even in something Genesis House is al- If anyone would like that it is one thing to pro- The Genesis House gives Genesis House by provid- as small as childcare for ways in need of resources to get involved, they can vide a roof, but it is anoth- women the skills they need ing childcare for some of an hour or two,” she said. like volunteers for driving check out the website, gener thing to provide mental to live fulfilling, indepen- the moms,” Lindsey said. “If I can give up a small and child care, but also esishouseiowa.org, for an- health counseling, sobriety dent lives.” “While I initially volun- portion of my time, espe- tangible things like paper swers to frequently asked counseling, Bible study, There are also quite teered because I need- cially time that I would be products, cleaning sup- questions, as well as con- etc. When they [the wom- a few NW students that ed hours as a social work spending doing something plies, furniture,Wal-Mart tact information for the en living in the House] get serve at Genesis House, major, my motivation unproductive anyway, then cards and more. staff at the house. Make your vote count on Tuesday: it’s easy! ELECTION DAY still easily register on Nov. Proof of residence can DRAWS NEAR 6 when they go to vote. be in the form of a piece of To register on the day mail, a paycheck or a bank EMMA VAN DRIE of the election, individuals statement that you should POLITICAL SCIENCE will have to provide proof be brought on election day. of ID and proof of resi- NW students must also list With election day less dence. To provide proof of their RSC mailbox number than a week away, now identification, voters must so that their voter regis- is the time for citizens to bring one of the following: tration card can be sent to start thinking about get- an Iowa driver’s license you. ting registered and placing number or the last four Students who have your vote on Nov. 6, if they digits of their social secu- already registered to vote haven’t already. rity number. should simply bring their Election day voting Voters who are not voter registration card to for Precinct 2 takes place from the state of Iowa will the polling place when at Living Water Communi- have to use the last four they go to vote on Nov. 6. ty Church, located at 1005 digits of their social secu- In the 2018 midterm 8th St. SE in Orange City. rity number because you elections, all of the execu- Voting booths will be open will likely have an out of tive officers in Iowa are up from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. state license. They must for election, including the on Tuesday, Nov. 6. also bring a photo ID, such governor, attorney gener- Northwestern stu- as a driver’s license or your al, secretary of state, state dents can vote in Iowa no student ID. treasurer and auditor, as matter where you are from. Lastly, to demonstrate well as four of Iowa’s seats Becoming a registered vot- proof of residence, vot- in the US House of Repre- er is a simple and reward- ers will have to provide sentatives, 25 seats in the ing process that everyone an address. Students who Iowa Senate and all 100 PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE Northwestern students from all states can vote in Iowa on November 6. should take advantage of. are from out-of-state but seats in the Iowa House of The only qualifica- would like to vote here can Representatives. tions to vote are that one use their school address. It is important to vote effect them more directly. Questions about County Election Ad- must be a US citizen and at This address must be to in the midterm elections The number one way to election-day voting ministrator, at lisar@ least 18 years of age. the building or dorm that because they are an oppor- make one’s voice heard is and registration, can siouxcounty.org, or call Pre-registration end- the student actually lives tunity for citizens to have to exercise one’s right to be directed to Lisa the Auditors office at ed on Oct. 27, but one can in. an impact on matters that vote. Rowenhorst, the Sioux 712-737-2216. OPINIONS 6 English classes help all

the country in all job areas – ranging from engineering, healthcare, finance, marketing and One of the best times of the year is Whether you’re a pre- research and many more – were asked what skills approaching soon. Daylight saving med student, a business they look for most in the people they hire. The time is right around the corner, major, a religion major or top three answers given were communication which means college students will you’re involved in any other skills, organizational skills and writing. These discipline across campus, gain a much needed extra hour this are all skills learned through English courses. English classes can help gain The same managers were then asked what skills weekend. Don’t forget to set your Schuyler Sterk these much sought-after skills their employees lacked the most, and among English Teaching clocks back ONE hour Saturday that will be so advantageous the top answers were writing, communication evening, Nov. 3. Use this extra hour hen most people think of in the career field after skills, presentation skills and organizational to catch up on sleep, work ahead in the English department they graduation. skills. And as much as people might hate this, homework or, for some, catch up think of reading, writing and - Schuyler Sterk writing was the number one skill employees on homework. how Wmuch they hated their English classes in were lacking. From these stats, taking even one high school. I am here to share why the English last spring was to Holland, Mich., to the Festival extra English class could benefit your career department is not only tons of fun, but also of Faith and Writing. It was the most wonderful long-term. teaches skills that will benefit every other major thing I have ever been to, and the book-nerd in Now, I know that picking up an English across campus. me was thriving. major is a lot to add to something else, and some Not only are the English classes wildly For two days, we had the chance to see will think I’m crazy for even suggesting this, interesting, but the professors are wonderful as panels, hear lectures and attend workshops but what about an English minor? The classes well. Trust me, I went on a trip with the English on different genres of literature. Getting to you take within the English department can department last spring and spent 30 hours hear from all the different authors who were help you gain those critical, transferable skills round trip in a van with three professors, and there was definitely interesting, but it was fun that are so necessary for any major. Specifically, I have never laughed so hard in my life. They’re to spend time with my fellow English majors the writing, communication, presentation and always open to chat, and each one is passionate and professors as well. We also went to a really organizational skills are valuable in so many about literature, communication, creative and good Mexican restaurant for dinner one night, ways. Whether you’re a pre-med student, a academic writing and just the English language so if that doesn’t convince you to become an business major, a religion major or you’re Dordt College, soon to be Dordt in general. Likewise, English classes offer a English major, then I don’t know what will. involved in any other discipline across campus, University, released their new logo really great opportunity for getting to know But in all seriousness, it was one of my favorite English classes can help gain these much in October, which brought about fellow classmates. Classes are typically full of experiences, and while I learned a lot about sought-after skills that will be so advantageous some interesting comparisons from discussions, workshops and learning about the reading and writing with a Christian lens. I in the career field after graduation. students. It has been noted that it art of storytelling, which often leads to plenty of also laughed more that weekend than any other I know after reading this, most of you is strikingly similar to the logo of lighthearted banter and recurring jokes. weekend all year because English people are will not change your major or add a double USD, some have said it looks like a In addition to the awesome professors, just that fun to be around. major. That’s completely understandable. But maze, and others say that it simply there have been other amazing opportunities There are actual statistics that show how hopefully, you might consider adding one or does not look like a collegiate-level I’ve experienced through the English beneficial English skills are for careers in all the other or even taking a few English classes. I logo. The design has led many to department. For instance, the trip we went on disciplines. In a recent survey, managers across promise they’re not as scary as they seem! question what the design team in Sioux Center was thinking when they were drawing up a new logo. Most students can’t decipher what the Dordt design team was going Lukewarm about chapel for but have been enjoying having a laugh at what they came up with. extent and what end? It often seems as though where difficult topics have been addressed in If you haven’t seen the logo, Dordt chapel is this box that even many spiritual, chapel, many students were quick to make College’s president, Eric Hoekstra, devout Christians are attempting to check off accusations of “conservative” or “liberal” bias. tweeted a picture of it recently. so they no longer have to go anymore. These If our dedication is to these labels first, we have same people who attend D-Groups, have betrayed our Christ crucified and His Word to other Bible studies and are a part of the local us for a specific set of theological beliefs that church often do not desire to be a part of the we adhere to. These biases exist, but far less chapel program. frequently than we accuse and are willing to I am not advocating for ending required accept for ourselves. If chapel is going to be chapel. I fully believe the core of the NW a place where Christians are truly challenged, Dana Van Ostrand identity is rooted in the Christian formation we must be willing to interact with the ideas Christian Education program and desire for that to continue. The presented: agree or disagree. hapel is a foundational piece chapel program, however, must become more To those in charge: challenge us. One of the identity of Northwestern and more challenging in its engagement of frequently discussed theme in chapel is College. It is one of the few ideas in culture, individual and corporate revival. If we truly want to be revived of the integralC shared experiences every single sin,and introducing controversial ideas in the Spirit of God on this campus, then it begins student on campus is a part of week in and week Christian community. with these challenges. This chapel space is Last week’s chapel and Ngage about out. Often, jokes about the different types of Posited here is the idea that not very the one place in which all students share. If pornography and how technology people who attend chapel (those sitting in the many people are talking about chapel because campus is supplied with lukewarm chapel can complicate our relationships balcony doing homework/on their phones/ it does not require any sort of processing to time, then we shouldn’t be surprised when cultivated great discussions around etc.) are talked about, but how frequently is engage with. I must admit, there are rarely many recognize how lukewarm our campus campus. The speakers brought chapel the center of campus conversation? For times when I walk out of chapel convicted might be. startling facts and insightful something to be so essential to the common about sin in my life or needing to process a This is not an attempt to undermine the comments about how students experience of students but almost never the new way of understanding how God is calling efforts of our Christian formation program. should be wary of porn and other topic of conversation seems like a strange me to live in the world. I’ve heard many in They do extremely difficult work and look contradiction: a Christian community that our student body relate to this idea. So, the to the Spirit for guidance. God is active and inauthentic forms of intimacy. The doesn’t frequently reference one of its main question is: how do we further engage with working at NW. As with any good thing, I conversations sparked on campus pieces of Christian formation. chapel? pray that God moves in new and deeper ways lead to fruitful discussions on NW requires chapel so every student is To our student body: be willing to listen amongst us. campus about a topic that is not of- shaped by the preaching of the Word and in and slow to critique when you hear a new or ten talked about, even though it is worship. These goals are attained, but to what different idea brought up in chapel. The times a very real problem many students Editor’s Note The opinions published both in print and online battle with every day. Students were are the opinions of the authors only. Beacon happy to have chapels and other staff members do not necessarily support the opportunities to have challenging opinions expressed in this section. 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Write 1-4 stories = $10 each | 5-8 stories = $15 each | 9+ stories = $20 each Respectfully, the Beacon staff SPORTS 7 Raider defense strong despite loss NW PUT UP FIGHT IN the Raider’s forward plays with a SATURDAY’S GAME 10- yard touchdown run. The Red Raider offensive success translated JAYCEE VANDER BERG to continued defensive success, and CRIMINAL JUSTICE yet again the Raiders forced Morn- ingside to punt on their possession. People across the nation tuned NW then took another touchdown, into the match-up of Northwestern this time carried across the line by and Morningside this past Satur- quarterback Tyson Kooima, giving day, the number three and number NW a 21-7 lead in the first minutes one teams in the GPAC, respective- of the second quarter. ly. The two GPAC teams played on This two-touchdown setback NW’s turf in front of approximate- was Morningside’s largest deficit of ly 3,000 fans. After back and forth the season. However, the Mustangs touchdowns, NW ran out of time left the field at halftime with a 28-21 and gave Morningside the 42-34 lead after three touchdowns to com- win. plete the second quarter. Morningside opened the game Not long into the third quarter, the Raiders took back scoring after ready to roll with a 20-yard touch- PHOTO BY: JOSHUA RATHBUN down after moving up 75 yards in ten plays and 75 yards, with Kalog- In spite of a solid NW defense, Saturday’s football game ended with a score of 42-34 for a Morningside win. the opening minutes of the game. onis running the ball across the line, The Raiders answered within min- tying up the game 28-28 for the rest sponded with a 75-yard drive coming at 42-34. Sayler and Bryce Van Beek were not utes of the Morningside touchdown of the third quarter. Braxton Wil- plete with a 22-yard pass across the While offense was strong this far behind on the stop-count, each and completed a seven play drive liams, who responded after all of goal line to put them up 35-31 with past Saturday, the NW defense held taking 8 tackles for the day. with a 43-yard touchdown pass NW’s touchdowns with successful 11 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Morningside from doing much The loss was the first of the sea- caught by Shane Solberg. extra point attempts, kicked a 24- Six football minutes and one NW more damage. Tanner Machacek son for the men on NW’s football Next, the NW defense forced yard field goal, putting up the first turnover later, Morningside took had a season-best of 10 tackles. team, moving them to 6-1 overall. a punt, and the Raiders took the points on both sides in the fourth another 7 points and was only an- Sean Powell and Nate Bennett had The Raiders look to jump back on 14-7 lead within their next posses- quarter and giving NW a 31-28 lead. swered by NQ with a 38-yard field 9 tackles each, with an added quar- their winning streak this next Satur- sion when Jacob Kaloginis finished However, Morningside re- goal by Williams, to finish off scor- terback sack for Bennett. Garrett day in Hastings, Neb. Looking ahead in Raider basketball SEASONS BEGIN WITH preseason coaches’ poll. They will poll chose NW to finish 3rd in the ANTICIPATION open up the 2018-19 season vs. conference, and they will also begin Oak Hills Christian at home on the season ranked 8th in the NAIA BRADLEY LAACKMANN Saturday and begin conference polls. The Raiders will kick off their SPORT MANAGEMENT play at home vs. Dakota Wesleyan season by traveling to Madison on on Nov. 7. Thursday to face Dakota State in a The Northwestern men’s NW’s women’s basketball non-conference matchup. Confer- basketball team will look to build team will also hope to carry over ence play will begin for the women off a strong 2017-18 season that their success from last season as on Nov. 7 as they compete in the landed them in the second round they fought their way to the NAIA first game of the doubleheader vs. of the NAIA National Tourna- National Semifinals. NW finished Dakota Wesleyan. ment. The Raiders will look to with an overall record of 25-9 and Basketball season is almost was ranked #11 in the NAIA. The here, and as both the men’s and fill the void left by 6 graduates, PHOTO BY: ALI ACHTERHOF including their top 4 scorers. Last Men’s basketball starts their new season without last year’s top scorers. Raider women are returning 3 women’s teams aim to build off season, NW finished the season starters and have only lost 2 players last year’s success, it will be an with a record of 26-7, ranked ner-up in the GPAC Tournament. been picked to finish 6th in the from last year’s group. exciting season for each fan of #11 in the NAIA, and as the run- This year, the Raider men have conference according to the GPAC The GPAC preseason coaches’ NW basketball. Limmer’s impressive four soccer years FROM PAGE 1 While some people tied for most goals ever equally strong sophomore record for NW. pact he has had on the only one word that can may argue in favor of some scored in one game. Ear- campaign, scoring 13 It is difficult to de- Raider soccer program adequately capture this: of NW’s previous stars, the lier that season, he had goals and adding another scribe the consistent im- over the years—there is GOAT. stats put up by Limmer three assists in one game 15 goals as a junior. Al- over the past four seasons which tied the previous re- ready having broken the are hard to argue with. cord. He ended his fresh- single season and career Limmer began breaking man year with 12 goals, assist records earlier this records as a freshman good for 3rd most ever by season, it was only a mat- with a 4 goal game against a NW player at the time. ter of time until Limmer Mount Marty, placing him He followed with an held nearly every offensive

PHOTO BY: JOSHUA RATHBUN Limmer began breaking NW soccer records his freshman year and has not stopped since. NEWS 8 Beacon One-day livestream on campus Staff NW BUSINESS DEPT. TO Liberia. After this experience he HOST LEARNING EVENT started the nonprofit organization Jamie Prescott called Charity: Water. The non- Editor-in-Chief EMILY VAN GORP profit is striving to end the water crisis in this current lifetime and Alyson Eversman NEWS EDITOR Arts & Culture make clean water accessible to ev- Editor The Northwestern business eryone. department is hosting one day of The four speakers wil discuss Anna Perrenoud superb business and leadership various topics. The main theme of Features Editor training. Entre-Leadership is a the conference is “Market Disrup- livestream event open to the pub- tors: Lead and thrive in a market Bree Hodnefield lic and NW students. This is the that’s constantly changing.” Opinions Editor second year that NW has hosted People attending this event this event. The livestream will will learn how to develop a mind- Brant Vermeer set that sees opportunities rath- Sports Editor be held on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Vogel Community Room of the er than problems, why comfort zones should be the most un- Emily Van Gorp DeWitt Learning Commons from comfortable place to be, the im- News Editor 9:45 am to 4:45 pm. The event is livestreamed portance of creating culture that Cherish Shuka from Phoenix, Ariz. and features creates change, and what the top Photo Editor four well-known speakers. innovators in today’s marketplace Dave Ramsey is the CEO of do to thrive versus just survive. Jayde Logemann Ramsey Solutions, an author and Entre-Leadership livestream Copy Editor is known as one of America’s most is an incredible learning experi- trusted voices on money. ence as well as networking oppor- PHOTO BY: MATTHEW SHUKA Chris Hogan is a leadership tunity. Various local businesses Students can register for the leadership event online. and financial expert and best-sell- will be represented at the event. sented will provide strong materi- NW faculty, staff and students. ing author. He will discuss how The conference is for busi- The editorial staff al to discuss in interviews as well Attendees are also invited to a the everyday individual can be- ness owners, leaders and their reserves the right to edit as use in future jobs. lunch buffet on campus for $6. come a millionaire. teams, which is why a special submissions for style, Along with that, students can Registration can be complet- clarity and length. Bobby Gruenewald is the group rate is offered for groups of greatly benefit from networking ed on NW’s website and closes on For advertising rates founder of the popular Bible app, ten or more attendees. The event with other attendees. The experi- Monday, Nov. 5. For questions or and submissions, email YouVersion. He has a passion for is intended to transform the way ence is cheap, especially consid- concerns, contact online@nwcio- Advertising Manager exploring new ideas and then businesses and individuals grow ering all the advantages students wa.edu or call 712-707-7388. Lauren Weber at creating them to strengthen the in order to achieve their highest lauren.weber@nwciowa. should take advantage of. Innovation and change re- global church. potential. edu. The NW business department quire time and commitment. Scott Harrison was a former The event is also a fantastic was very pleased with the atten- While taking a day off work or nightclub and party promoter in learning experience for current dance and feedback from last year classes does not seem ideal, the Manhattan. His life turned upside NW students. Students will learn and are hopeful to have similar ideas and concepts learned will down when he was exposed to the what an Entre-Leader looks like results. The event costs $25 for reap far bigger rewards when put impoverished living conditions in opposed to a boss. The ideas pre- community members and $5 for into practice. NCDC moves from spring to fall semester

POPULAR SINGING EVENT WILL spring to fall, the judge selection will be different TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND from former years. One judge will be selected because of their affiliation to NW one because of KELSEY LANG their connection to Dordt College, and one judge POLITICAL SCIENCE will serve as a “neutral,” unaffiliated judge. Halfway through auditions, Jonathon Muys- The annual singing competition between kens, main stage events coordinator, was hopeful Northwestern and Dordt begins with the prelim- about the acts from NW. inary round tonight at 9 pm in Christ Chapel. “I’m pumped,” Muyskens said. “The acts so While this is a head-to-head competition far have been really good.” between rival institutions, the colleges hold the He also noted that many of the acts are solo- first rounds separately, featuring only Northwest- ists instead of group performers. ern students at NW and Dordt students at Dordt. One of the emcees for this event, Sam Calla- The first round includes nine singing acts, han, is also excited to see the preliminary round both solo artists and group performers, and the take place. As a senior, Callahan has performed in audience will get to vote six of the nine acts on NCDC the other three years of his college career. to the semi-finals. Semi-finals will take place “NCDC is very near and dear to my heart,” on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Dordt College. This Callahan said. round will feature six of NW’s best acts facing Callahan, North Suites recycling coordina- off against six of Dordt’s best acts. Finals will tor, will be co-emceeing with his roommate, Dana take place just a week later, on Saturday, Nov. 17. Van Ostrand. Callahan and Van Ostrand have big Dordt and NW alternate hosting the finals, and plans to add comedy to the night, but they are this year it is NW’s turn. choosing to keep their jokes “top secret” until to- Because of scheduling conflicts in the night. springtime with both Campus Ministry equip- “Let’s just say this,” Callahan said. “You’ll get ment and musicians, former NW student Betha- to know Dana and me on a very personal level.” ny Muyskens suggested moving this event to the “The audience will get to see a snapshot of fall instead of holding it in the spring like usual. our daily lives,” Van Ostrand added. “It’ll be awe- After meeting with representatives from some. Between the great emcees and the nine tal- Dordt’s activities coordinators, the decision was ented acts, we hope to see lots of Raiders there finalized to hold NCDC in the fall. Dordt was supporting.” pleased with the switch, as it frees their spring Callahan and Van Ostrand also revealed schedule from conflicts as well. their plans to address the quality of Dordt’s new Due to the change in scheduling, Airband logo. will now be held in the spring. This is expected Because it has been years since a Raider vic- to work better for any theater students wishing tory when Abbey Slattery won as a freshman, to participate in Airband but currently involved Muyskens has one thing to say about this year’s with the theater production, The Crucible. NCDC competition… PHOTO SUBMITTED This year, in addition to the switch from “Let’s kick Dordt’s butt.” NCDC will start at 9 pm this Friday, Nov.2 in Christ Chapel.