Task force to assess energy intake By KATIE HEDBERG planning. They're hoping to Staff Writer mobilize the initiative and start acting as soon as possible, said Concordia is about to start ]im Aageson, professor in the seeing green. Green issues, religion department, is chair of chat is. Recently, President the task force. French club jolicoeur lent her support to "We need to get the ball cookbook an environmental sustainability rolling,11 Aageson said. "We page 3 task force on the campus. The can't just be in a state of a task force will work to bring multi-year study. We have to environmental issues to the get things out there." •foreground and assist rhe Me said the group has two campus in thinking of ways to primary functions. The first act on them. The task force function deals with the physical began working on these issues buildings on campus and the in November of 2006. STAFF PHOTO BY KARA COOK issues concerning them, such The task force is a There may be a lack of green on campus now, but the new environmental ©uetalnability task force as energy intake. The second collaborative effort between plans to remedy that by determining ways Concordia can better support and sustain the envi- function is to create education ronment. The committee Is even cox\e'\der\r\Q having an energy consultant visit campus. students and faculty, said and awareness. student member Suzy Olsen. " It's so exci ti ng beca use "It's neat to work with the a grassroots movement with For this first function, the The task force currently consists the concerns of the students administration. Normally, administration." task force plans to place electric of 10 members, nine of which are bridged with the concerns these things start as grassroots Right now, the task force are faculty. of the faculty," Olsen said. with students, but this is like is in the preliminary stages of Task force fr> page 3 €>pits, ties and Mother classic men's pieces page4 Hip Hop Congress sir j •• summit next weekend

By RICK FERRERA The Congress actually represents Staff Writer a movement committed to promoting social and civic action among young From Friday, Feb. 16 through Sun- people, as well as cultural creativtry. day, Feh. 18, the Centrum will get a " Con co rd i a is to r everyo n e," respite from choir risers and liturgies. Ahmed said. "Hip hop gets people The Hip Hop Congress, an interna- to think about things they haven't tional grassroots organization dedi- thought about before. It started with cated to building a social movement people taking Mom and Dad's record through hip hop, will hold its second player and saying, 'Alright, what else annual Minnesota summit, "Politics, can we do with this?' It thrives on peo- Globaluation and the Hip Hop Gen- ple thinking outside their borders." eration" on Concordia's campus. When Ahmed took his position last Amer Ahmed, director of intercul- year, he noriccd that some members of cural affairs, is on the organization's the campus community weren't able to national board. There are 32 chapters find events that interested them. of the Congress internationally, in- "Most of the people who are into cluding one rhat just opened in Nige- what hip hop really is haven't been able ria. When Ahmed joined the organiza- to find a niche at Concordia where tion in 2001 there were only four. Part that is emphasized," Co-coordinator of the drive behind this growth is the Sureshi jayawardene said. "That's what organization's belief in the role that we're trying to do here, and everyone hip hop culture can play in promoting is psyched about it. Not even just the positive change, he said, campus community, but people all "There's a confusion in the popu- over Fargo-Moorhead and even in the lar imagination about what is hip hop Twin Cities." and what's just pop," Ahmed said. In keeping with the mission of the "The image of hip hop put forth by Congress, this summit will feature en- pop culture is a huge obstacle to us. tertainment and education regarding Violence, misogyny and materialism many topics, including race, gender, - that's pretty much all of pop culture, politics, and ways in which young STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS which just draws on subcultures to get people can be involved in those issues Sarah Braun and Dustln Hellen are one of many campus couples who will what it can give to the masses for com- in a positive way, all with the goal of celebrate Valentine's Day next Wednesday. See page 2 for more about the mercial success. Hip hop is about the developing holiday of Valentine's Day. opposite." Hip hop ••page 2 Self-defense class teaches women life-saving skills

By SARAH DAY "It's really an awareness- aspect. Many people think that mugger for the past four years. Staff Writer awareness of surroundings; if you end up on the ground Dressed in layers of foam pad- where you are, other people, the fight is over; however, ding, overalls, and a huge pad- Getting mugged, getting how you carry yourself so you Bakke showed the women that ded helmet he attacked die attacked, or getting raped. Do don't look like a target," she a ground defense is actually women and, with the cheers of you know what to do to prevent said. more powerful than an upright their fellow classmates, fought and divert these situations? The second line of defense defense, because women have to subdue their assailant. Karen Bakke, local self-defense Is a non-physical verbal defense. more power in their hips and "We wanted to get these instructor, demonstrated sce- If someone is following you, thighs. Lying on the ground girls into fights, to see what it's narios and defense moves for turn and ask them what they gives power to these areas. like to have someone on top of a class of 13 female Concordia want—confront them. If they There is almost always a win- you, restricting you, choking students from 6 to 9 p.mr pn approach you in a threatening dow of opportunity in every you," she said. "Things happen Tuesday, Feb. 6. manner use your words to try situation and you need to be and you need to react fast" Bakke said there are three and get them to back off. Yell- able to utilize that, she said. After two rounds of contact lines of defense. The first is ing 'No* forcefully is a good Bakke taught the class moves fighting Barbot said he saw ma- awareness: Be aware of your tool, but make sure you mean to defend themselves with their jor improvement in the strength STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH SORVAAG surroundings, be assertive, and it, and show it in your eyes. arms, legs, and bodies. The of how the women fought. Instructor Karen Bakke demonstrates ways of deflecting frontal be confident. Listen to your attacks during a self-defense claee Tuesday. "When you get your vocals women saw how to use force to Other men were not al- intuition. If a situation doesn't engaged you get more power get out of the clutches of an at- lowed to join the class because feel right, it probably isn't tuition telling you something Education, has taken the class out of whatever your doing," tacker, and then they had to do they could learn how to attack u\i you get the gut feeling could be up," Bakke said. before. She said there's always she said. it. Jesse Barbot is a professional against women's defense mech- like 'I don't think I like that Stacy Rodlund, assistant to a chance of being mugged, at The third line of defense fighter and Bakke's stand-in guy,' that would be your in- the director of International home or abroad. is your last resort: the physical mugger. He has been Bakke's Self defense •• page 2

• 2 features* ...... <..-.»,,p#ge 6 10 Friday Satu rday Su rday ."he Concordian

..page 5 ptudent work6f...... *p£0e 7 reviews. ,p#0e 11 concord<|)cord.edu

.*p3Qe 4 op]n\Q¥\&.**>*.**..«*.,*,Tt,.,p8Qe & 13 FPO 104 (218) 299-3826 ; features,. ,;...,f.,paae 5 letter,.*^,,.. , paae 9 14 page 2February 9, 2007 The Concordian

C Ike1 Costs for Valentine's Day skyrocket, IICIII Since 1920 cheap available activities dwindle KARA COOK Editor-in-Chief • By'JOE KLEMANN making the day one of the busiest and most planned for Valentine's Day on the ELSBETH KRUMHOLZ Managing/News Editor Staff Writer profitable for some area businesses. calendar of events and the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber o( Commerce's schedule doesn't, JOSEPH SUNDE Opinions Editor "We see a tremendous increase in In the days leading up to Feb. 14, business over Valentine's Day. For the most say anything either. OLUCHIEZEUGO Associate Opinions Editor reservations are made and flowers clipped. part, it is men buying at the last minute," So, with no activities planned on- SARAH DAY Features/Lifestyle Editor Would-be romantics plan extravagant said Marilyn , an employee at Cash Wise campus and Valentine's Day becoming DANIELLE HANCE A&E Editor presentations of love for their significant Flower Shoppe located in Moorhead. With more expensive, what are students doing? other. Valentine's Day approaches quickly tremendous business, however, comes a rise . "I think I'm just gonna get together ASHLEY HARTLEY Sports Editor tor Concordia students in 2007. But has in demand and prices. with a bunch of girls and eat chocolate," ANDREA PULSCHER Graphics Editor/Designer love become too costly in "It's around $25 for Sophomore Jenna Zirbel said. DANIELLE HARMS Photo Editor recent years? a bouquet of flowers, Other students, however, are a little less not including roses excited about the day. ASHLEY BERGEN Copy Editor The holiday, with mixed and mysterious which are more "1 think Valentine's Day is too Copy Editor MARINMOOBERRY roots dating back to expensive, "Marilyn commercialized and the true meaning is SARAH DAY Staff Writer ; Ancient Rome, has said. gone," Freshman Nick Hannula said. RICKFERRERA Staff Writer grown throughout the Not only does If students are looking for a more centuries to become one demand for flowers go economical way to celebrate, the web site KATIE HEDBERG Staff Writer of the largest holidays of up on Valentine's Day, www.theromantic.com is filled with stories JOE KLEMANN Staff Writer the year. According to the so does the price. of creative and cheap ways to impress that CHELSEA KLINE Staff Writer National Retail Federation, "From the grower to special someone. a retail trade association, the the wholesaler to the store, With dinner reservations made and JULIANE RENK Staff Writer average male spent almost $170 on [Cashwise Flower Shoppe], to flowers finally clipped, Concordia will see LAURA TREBS Features Writer Valentine's Day in 2006, while the average the customer, prices increase," Marilyn another Valentine's Day come and go. BRITTNEY CHRISTY Lifestyle Writer woman spent about $68. Also, according said. While officially no activities are planned, SARAH HOFFBECK Lifestyle Writer to the National Confectioners Association, Price might not be the only thing as with every year students will find a way about $1 billion dollars worth of chocolate holding people back this year though. to celebrate and do something creative for SARAH WASSBERG Lifestyle Writer was purchased in 2006 for Valentine's Day, The college doesn't have anything special that special someone in their lives. ANDY CAMPBELL A&E Writer ANDREW HANSON A&E Writer CHRIS MILLER A&E Writer Hip hop/Summit encourages faculty to see educational value MATT SMIT A&E Writer Continued from page 1 LISA JOHNSON Sports Writer STEPHANIE PEARSON Photographer building connections among a diverse vibe, and I expect this year to feed off that," workshops and panel discussions will be group of people united by similar interests. he said. held all weekend, some hosted by Concor- SARAH SORVAAG Photographer Five Element Warriors, from Chicago, will Stoeckeler was in attendance at the first dia student organizations such as Voices for BUDDHINIE get things started on Friday night as they Minnesota Summit last year, also held on Darfur and Social Justice, KODITUWWAKKU Business Manager simultaneously showcase the four elements Concordia's campus, and this year is work- Ahmed added that he has regularly of hip hop: DJing, MCing, b-boying and ing on promoting faculty awareness ot the been told by students that attending a Hip MICHAEL ORILALL Advertising Manager tagging. If you aren't familiar with any ot event in hopes that some of them will rec- Hop Summit was the best experience they KARA COOK Circulation Director those terms, the event will feature work- ognize the educational value of the experi- had during their college years. HANNAH BURCHILL Web Designer shops led by skilled members of the Con- ence and somehow incorporate it into their "And that's an honor," he said. "I CATHY MCMULLEN Faculty Adviser gress's network in which the elements will coursework. know what a great experience college is as be introduced and practiced. Register at hiphopcongress.com or e- a whole. It really moves me to hear things PAMELAJOLICOEUR Publisher Ahmed and Jayawardene emphasized mail Ahmed at [email protected] In ad- like that. It's the sort of event where every- the fact that anyone and everyone is wel- dition to Five Element Warriors, other one feels a part of it, and that vibe comes The purpose of The Concordian is to affirm the mission come, as did Junior Erik Stoeckeler. groups will be arriving from Minneapolis, from people's attitude." of Concordia College by cultivating thoughtful and informed "Last year it was a really cool, positive Cincinnati and Brooklyn. Performances, students, faculty and staff through the awareness and discus- sion of college, local, nationa and world affairs. Opinions expressed in The Concordian do not necessar- ily reflect those of Concordia s student body, faculty, staff or Self defense/Instructor gives practical defense tips administration. Continued from page 1 The advertising deadline is 5 p.m. the Friday preceding anisms. A class could be available for men gun threats used as persuasion to get in a potential situation you need to be fully fo- publication. The classified deadline is 5 p.m. the Monday if an interest were to arise. vehicle. If you're threatened with a knife or cused from point-A to point-B, in order to preceding publication. Contact [email protected]. There were two important messages a gun she said to always try and get out of be alert turn off the I-pods and put away Subscriptions are available to the public for $20 per year. Bakke wanted to make sure everyone re- there, any injuries you sustain will be better the cell phones. She also emphasized to be Distribution on campus is free and is funded in part by the membered. The first is always to be aware than the alternative that awaits you in the aware of your attire. You need to decide if Student Activity Fee. ot your surroundings and especially the vehicle's destination. the clothes you wear are too restrictive to people in them, as well as an exit route. Rodlund said the lessons learned in fight in as well as if they would allow the 9O1 8th St S FPO1O4 News (218) 299-3826 The second is if someone tries to take you this class help you overcome a fear of being attacker too easy access. Fjelstad Hall BO3 Sales (218) 299-3827 somewhere against your will, never ever get assertive. "A good rule ot thumb—be ready for Moorhead, MN 56562 Fax (218) 299-4313 into the car, "It's just an empowering experience; anything, but don't expect that every time "Don't get in that car, if you do, your feeling more confident in your ability to you step outside the door you're going to [email protected] [email protected] chances of survival are nil," she said. handle situations," get assaulted or raped," she said, "but be- Bakke also gave advice about knife and Bakke said the best way to be aware of lieve that it can happen to you." campus Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Applications for 2007 9 a.m. CEC/LDS 1:30 p.m. F-M Com- 7 p.m. Student Frosh Finale audi- Valentine's Day 7 p.m. Religion 100 Orientation leaders snow football tourna- muniviersity Recital tions enrichment lecture and volunteers due ment -Christiansen Recital Sale at Cobber -Centrum -Jake Christiansen 2:30 p.m. The Miracle Hall Bookstore 8 p.m. The Miracle Stadium/soccer field Worker 8 p.m. CEC comedy Worker -Frances Frazier Corn- Frosh Finale audi- night with Ken Davis -Frances Frazier Com- 12 p.m. S1FE dodge- stock Theatre tions -Memorial Audito- stock Theatre ball tournament rium -Olson Forum 9 p.m. Sunday Night 7=30 p.m. Tri-Col* 8 p.m. Holly Wrensch at East lege combo concert Mezzo-Soprano recital 8 p.m. The Miracle -Christiansen Recital -Christiansen Recital Worker Hall Hall -Frances Frazier Corn- stock Theatre 9 p.m. CEC Event, -Centrum 9 p.m. CEC/LDS snow football dance

Planning to quit smoking after college? The odds are against you. Research shows most students who say they'll quit smoking right after college...can't.

For help, call (888) 354-PLAN

m m The Cor\cord\ar\ newe February 9, 2007 3 Istanbul conference allows college to advance abroad programs • Jolicoeur dlecueeee educational and governmental \eeuee for Independent colleges with Middle Eaet colleges at conference in Turkey ByJUUANERENK in Istanbul because of Conccrrdia's Concord ia has already begun "They would love to operate in the She used her spare time to hit some of Staff Writer reputation for study abroad to work towards this vision by way we are operating. I didn't know that the hot spots, however. opportunities. The experience recently starting up a student and all these countries had free colleges. I The Hagia Sophia was one of the From Friday, Jan. 19 to Sunday, of studying and living abroad is faculty exchange with China after an was fascinated how they started (the locations she visited. It is a building Jan. 21 Jolicoeur attended a conference important for students because they agreement was signed between the independent universities and colleges] which measures 260 x 270 feet .The in Istanbul, Turkey to meet with will get a different perspective of the Minnesota Private College Council and how great the demand in all these whole building consists of several independent universities in Muslim- culture. Travelling to a country can't and the United States International countries is," Jolicoeur said. elements: A lofty central dome which majority countries be compared with actually studying College in Zhuhai, China. This Private colleges and universities \s surrounded by two half-domes to its These universities and colleges or working there, Jolicoeur said. development goes one step further in don't receive any funding from the East and West. The Hagia Sophia was are mostly shaped after the American Therefore, she is especially interested the direction of Jolicoeur's vision. government, but they have to pay taxes, one ot the first Christian churches, model of higher education. in programs in which students can "China is already such an important too. In Jordan, private colleges and later it became a mosque and today it is "The American education is one pursue their majors abroad. player in the world today," Jolicoeur universities have to pay 25 percent of a museum. Besides the Hagia Sophia, of the best for the development of a "If students are collaborating, it is said. "It needs to be an important part their income as tax to the government, Jolicoeur visited the Blue Mosque, global citizen," Jolicoeur said. a different experience. They will have of Concordia's global emphasis." according to the International Finance the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi Twenty people: Presidents, senior a deeper level of engagement with the At the conference Jolicoeur spoke Corporation. Nevertheless, these Palace. officials and faculty from Indonesia, people and the culture/' Jolicoeur about models of governance and higher education facilities are relatively "It is a fabulous city. I had heard Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, said. decision-making in independent popular among students. In 1998 the that but really I think you have to see Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, After spending three days at a colleges and universities within the rate of students who attended private it," Jolicoeur said. Turkey and the United States conference in Istanbul, President U.S. She said the U.S. is weak in state institutions after high school in Her future hopes concerning discussed different educational issues Pamela Jolicoeur returned from control over education, compared to Jordan was 35 percent, according to studying abroad are that Concordia at the conference. The goal of the Turkey with new ideas and memories other countries in the world. Educators International Higher Education 1997. will increase the number of students gathering was to share knowledge of a beautiful city. One of Jolicoeur's in other countries would like to have The atmosphere of the conference studying in other countries and that about administration and curriculum, visions is to establish an Arabic and less governmental control and more was open and collegial, Jolicoeur said. there will be more programs reaching while identifying areas of international Chinese department on campus. At power in deciding curriculum on their Unfortunately, Jolicoeur didn't have a beyond the usual destinations to other partnerships and exchange. present, the president is looking tor own. She also mentioned the problems lot of time to explore this city, which areas of the globe, she said. Jolicoeur was invited to speak funding for these projects. these institutions have to deal with. connects Europe and Asia, she said. French club translates recipes for cookbook fundraiser

By KATIE HEDBERG Walters said. more about the French language and Francophone Staff Writer French club member Sophie Gardner is cultures," she said. Exclusive bonus for excited for the outreach the cookbooks will have. Other activities the French club holds include Concordian readers: The Concordia community is crossing seas. "It gives students who do not study French their weekly Coffee Hour and the Gastronomie The French club recently began selling cookbooks a chance to be exposed to French culture and Club. as a fundraiser. The money from the cookbook cuisine," Gardner said. "Food is an important part The Gastronomie Club is a chance for French See page 5 for a recipe fundraiser, according to French club president Tova of French culture and the cookbook students to test their love of cooking and French for Tarte Chocolat Hoglund, will not only finance the club's various helps illuminate that food. Students choose the menu and the group from the "Sim- activities, but also help in their outreach. The aspect. The recipes prepares it together on a Friday evening at Walters' ply French" club is currently planning on collecting featured have come home. recipe book educational supplies to send directly from France, "It's very convivial," Walters said. "Students to schools to the ensuring excellent learn how to cook and discover a part of the culture French-speaking quality and that is hard to bring into the classroom." country of Haiti. authenticity." Coffee Hour occurs every Friday during Th e fu n d s fro m French club community time on the second floor of Academy. the cookbook sales will have tables Hoglund feels that the time spent there is Other French Club Fundraisers will also help lower set up in the invaluable. the cost of the French Centrum "It's a time to let the members ot the club know • The eecond annual Operation Amour, a Valentine's club's annual cultural to sell the about the up and coming events, all while enjoying Day fundraiser, wilt be held. The trip to the Festival du cookbooks, a great cup of coffee or tea, and a treat," she said. group will be selling Lindor truffles, Voyageurs in Winnipeg, which are $15 "There are always great conversations, and it is with a message of love in the Manitoba. each. They currently a very valuable time for all of us to develop and language of love: French. These The cookbooks have 200 copies, which contain strengthen our community of French Club." can be purchased for $1 each at are full color and appetizers, main courses and desserts. The French Club will be selling the table in Knutson leading up to contain approximately The book is called Simply French, but potential cookbooks at a table in Knutson from Monday, Valentine's Day. 50 authentic French and buyers should not get the wrong impression. Feb. 12 to Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 Francophone recipes, Hoglund said. The "It's called Simply French because the recipes p.m. The group hopes the cookbooks will be a • The first annual Cabaret idea came from Veronique Walters, a member of are easy for everyone to make," Walters said. "But good advertisement for the French department. Show wae held by the French the French faculty. Walters, a native of France, simple does not mean deprived of flavor. The "A cookbook appeals to everyone and Club and Music Department on asked various friends and family to send her their recipes are all authentic and just as delicious." is especially great for a college student's kitchen," Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. There favorite French recipes. The French club then The French club has 25 active members. Gardner said. "Even though most students do not were seven performers and an helped Walters translate the recipes into English. Officers generally meet once a week with their have time to cook every night, it is great to have original siientfilm by a member The book itself was then sent back to Walters' advisor, Dr. Gay Rawson, to discuss and plan for because it gives you a place to start cooking quality of the French Club, Joel Moline. sister, a graphic designer who lives in Pans, for all the upcoming week. Hoglund feels the club is an meals. 1 hope it will increase the awareness of The music included classical, the formatting. The result shows a collaboration important asset to Concordia's campus, French activities on Concordia's campus and in and pop compositions by French composers. between two cultures. "We provide a fun and educational social the Fargo-Moorhead area." "This is an entirely a Franco-American project," atmosphere for anyone who is interested in learning

Task force/Environmental group hopes to enlist more students Continued from page 1

meters in all buildings on campus, would help them audit the campus The task force has The group is also actively including dormitories, in order buildings tor energy consumption. identified several ways to get the involved in the September 2008 to measure the electrical intake The audit would lead into a study word out about green issues. Olsen symposium, which is on climate President Jolicoeur's charqee to the in each building. They hope of energy consumption on campus. hopes to add an environmental change. The group is hoping to environmental task force that technical fixes such as the The plan is still in the beginning awareness section to the RA have demonstrations and showcase meters will help reduce energy stages, but Stewart Herman, training program as a way to create technology that will help lower 1 To identify strategies for implementing consumption throughout campus. religion professor and faculty a greater knowledge of these issues energy intake. It is this kind of "green policies" on campus in order They will do so by enlisting the member of the task force, is excited on campus. awareness which is an essential part to reduce the college's resource help of the physical plant. for what the study may show about "We're brainstorming ways to of the task force, Aageson said. consumption and influence the habits of In the past, Concordia has done the campus. make our campus greener," Olsen "We have to be more our students several environmental projects in "We're hoping to do a said. "Some of these projects are intentional in how we think about 2. To identify, consider, &r\d prioritize which the physical plant has played preliminary study of overall energy big projects with major funding, the planet," he said. sustainable energy options for Concordia an integral role. For instance, they use, which will lead into a major but there are other smaller projects The task force feels that that are presently available or as they have worked to restore several of study," Herman said. that everyone can do." it is necessary to be more conscious may become available in the future the native plants on campus and The second function is The group is also looking about how the campus thinks 3. To analyze the cost/benefit ratios of have made the windows on campus one of education and awareness. into partnering with other college about our world. According to specific projects that the college might more energy efficient, so they leak The task force hopes to reach communities to reduce their energy Olsen, these don't have to be big undertake less heat. Currently, however, the out to the campus and encourage consumption. The program would steps. 4. To consider how the new construction on physical plant will be an active better environmental knowledge be called Campus Wars and it "We have to take responsibility campus would produce "green" buildings partner with the new task force. and behavior. would involve a competition to see for the resources we use," she said. 5. To suggest ways that our instruction Besides getting help from "We're inviting participation in who can reduce their energy intake "It's not that hard to turn off the might reinforce responsible them, the committee also hopes to raising our [campus'] awareness," the most, Herman said. The plan is lights or shut off the water while enlist the aid of a consultant who Herman said. still in its preliminary stages. you're brushing your teeth."

How wonderful! Someone answered my personal ad on Which will be you come Valentine's Day? page 14. Check out the pereonal ade on page 14 Nobody anethwered my persthonal ad Sthuzie. I'm just, I'm just etho ethad ... 4 February 9, 2007 ifestyle The Concord\ar\ Anatomy of a classic: Part 11- Men This week in history 0 0 0 By SARAH HOFFBECK Not only are classic pieces of clothing timeless, but often they make up the By SARAH WASSBERG Lifestyle Writer Lifestyle Writer vast majority of a wardrobe's staples. The following trend-repellant classics are essential to any male's wardrobe. Coneordia: Feb. 4, 1983: As a part of Energy Awareness week, D.S. The Suit weather, the overcoat is also incredibly Black Shoes offers the All-Campus Candlelight Dinner. Other activities A complete outfit that will never fail, professional. Popularized in the West Even more important than a good for the week include encouragement to walk or bike to class, the suit is one of today's most versatile during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837- pair of brown shoes, black shoes can be a 15 minute campus-wide blackout, and a film and guest classics. A necessary wardrobe staple, the 1901), the style oi the overcoat known worn with khakis, jeans and suits. An speaker. Energy Awareness Weeks was sponsored by Students suit goes with white shirts, black shoes, today was introduced. With varying essential wardrobe staple, black shoes Toward Energy Management (STEM), a part of Student belts, and many other items on the list. lengths and styles—full, VVlength and offer more mileage than brown—especially Association. The standard blue, the classic gray and car coat—the overcoat can be worn with if you plan on attending more formal Feb. 5, 1991: Native American lecturer-itvresidence, the basic black suit can all be dressed up anything, even jeans. For a true classic or evening functions. For comfort, try a Pemina Yellowbird of the Arikara-Hidatsa tribe, presents the or down and will take you far. chat will last many years, think single- pair of black loafers on for size. Free from lecture, "Journeys Interrupted: The Reburial Issue" at 4 p.m. breasted styles, subtle colors and popular laces, the loafer is incredibly minimalist, in the Centrum. The White Dress Shirt fabrics like wool or cashmere. meaning that they'll never go out of style. • Feb. 6, 1931: An intercollegiate mock League of Nations is Ideal for both suits and jeans of all held at Macalester College in St. Paul. Concordia represented colors, the white dress shirt has been The Blazer The Black Belt Czechoslovakia with three Cobber delegates attending. considered a classic item of men's Also known as a boating jacket, no A true staple, a black belt is meant Other nation-college representations were Augsburg as clothing for decades. Good for both day closet should be without a good blue or to not be noticed. In other words, this Sweden, Carlton as the British Empire, Hamline as Japan, and night occasions, white dress shirrs black solid-colored blazer. The blazer can means to avoid anything that might St. Olaf as Poland, etc. The model of the League of Nations look good on just about everybody. Not he worn in almost .any setting, including disrupt its slight concealment among your will be followed as closely as possible, including the roll call only can one be worn to both casual and work at the office or a night out on the clothes. So stay away from the buckles in French and costumed ushers. Topics to be discusses are professional functions, but the standard town. However, the simpler the blazer, and shiny leather—the simpler the better. harmonizing the League covenant with the Pact of Paris, white shirt remains sharp and able to the more it will remain timeless. In fact, Pair with jeans, flat-front pants or suits. traffic in opium and other dangerous drugs, as well as the withstand the trends o\ fashion. a blue blazer us goo**} for all year and will world economic depression, its then-present situation and easily coordinate with khakis and other Khakis remedies. The Solid Tie items. For an updated and edgier look, Also known as chinos, khakis are Feb. 7, 1965; The Queen's Tea is held on this day as part Not only are solid tics incredibly think tweed. incredibly versatile and will go with just of the judging process for determining Concordia's Winter versatile, but they are also great about everything. Perfect for semi-casual' Carnival Queen. Sponsored by the LDS-AES societies and investments. Originating from the cravat, The Briefcase occasions such as dates or a more casual themed "Alpine Echoes," the Carnival will judge its queen today's modern necktie is a true staple Essential tor carrying files and other day at the office, khakis also appeal to based on talent, appearance, poise, etc. that can be seen in both office attire and documents, the briefcase has also become a wide variety oi ages. A step up from Feb. 8, 1924-. The Pasmore Trio, featuring Miss Mary formal wear. Look for solid, dark-colored rather fashionable in recent years. While denim, khakis were made popular by Pasmore on violin, Miss Dorothy Pasmore on cello and Miss ties like burgundy, gray or dark blue. Pair the boxy, rectangular briefcase is the most designers such as Tommy Hilfiger and Marie Sloss on piano, perform in the auditorium as part of one with a suit or any other combination traditional model, the messenger bag style Ralph Lauren. Hoping for a more Concordia's Lyceum. of blazer and white shirt. is quite fashionable, resembling a small updated version of this classic? Look for Feb. 9, 1970: Willie Mosconi, former world's pocket traveling bag, or "man purse." However, interesting washes, new fits and variations billiards champ will perform "on cue" in the Commons The Overcoat your best bet would be to stick with a and detailing. Lounge at 3 and 6 p.m. Indispensable during cold classic, slim, black briefcase. Feb. 10, 1962: The MSP-STP societies will host a Spaghetti Party, featuring candlelight, checkered tablecloths and Italian music as well as surprise entertainment, 7:30 p.m. in the Park Dam's Mailbox Region clubroom. World: Dear Dam, Dear Invisible, Feb. 4, 1936: Radium E becomes the first radioactive Some people While it's good you get to class on time, it's not good that element to be made synthetically. Radium was discovered on campus have you feel invisible. You say that you have friends, which is a. good by Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie in 1898. The trouble getting to thing. Are you sure that no one "ever" notices you? You smile element was used to make luminescent paints and other class on time. I at them, so I wouldn't imagine that they wouldn't smile back. I materials before it was discovered it caused health problems don't. Why.' A lot don't think that wearing a clown suit would be necessary, and a like anemia and bone cancer. of people stop to say bikini in subzero temperatures might be a little chilly. Feb. 5, 1917: The. Political Constitution of the United hi to them, but not to While 1 don't think there is a secret behind sidewalk banter, Mexican States is approved by the Constitutional Congress me. No one ever notices me or it wouldn't hurt for you to be the one to say hello first. How do with Venustiano Carranza serving as the first Mexican says h i to me when we pass on the sidewalk. you know that all your friends that you pass aren't wondering president under it. This is the present constitution of Mexico. It's like I'm invisible. No one sees me, no one notices me, no why you aren't saying hello to them? It is especially effective if Feb. 6, 1952: George I of Britain dies in his sleep and one cares. I have friends, that's not the problem. I just want you also use their first name (except maybe with professors). the monarchy passes to Elisabeth II, who was dining at the to know the secret behind this friendly sidewalk banter I'm People are more likely to perk up and notice you when you use Treetops Hotel in Kenya. She was the first British monarch missing out on. I already smile at people, I don't want to have their names, especially if they are in a rush to get to class after to be out of the country at the moment of her succession to dress up in a clown suit or wear a bikini to class for people all the sidewalk banter. Try making a goal to say hello to one and the only one not to know the exact moment oi her to notice me. So how can I become more visible to my fellow person on the way to each ot your classes. Increase this number succession, as George 1 died while asleep. It was said that as Cobbers? as you become more comfortable. Before you know it they will she went to dinner, "she went up a princess and came down Sincerely, be calling your name on the sidewalk. a Queen." Invisible Girl Who knows? Maybe you'll be late to class! Feb. 7, 1898: French novelist and father of the naturalist literary movement Emile Zola is brought to trial for libel Need advice? Sund your letters to Dani's Mailbox, CPO 3902, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 56562 or e-mail [email protected]. following the publication of his essay, "J'accuse!" which defended Jewish army captain Alfred Dreyfus (of the Dreyfus Affair) and eviscerated anti-Semitic sentiments in the Church A y—hJotj lovery and French army, Feb. 8, 1855: The "Devil's Footprints" occur in Devon, By BRITTNEY CHRISTY dates, broken expectations, and disaster. choose, but my mother and I both agree England. The large cloven hoof prints make their way Lifestyle Writer I also agree that this holiday often that it is more important for couples to through the newly fallen snow over 100 miles of countryside. serves to make singles feel like they need do genuinely romantic things for each The phenomenon was remarkable as the hoof prints went Valentine's Day. That holiday, somebody. other every day. My mom's sweetheart, over and on top of or even through every obstacle, such as which some people describe ns the most However, being a lover of all holidays, for example, packs her piano bag every haystacks, houses and tiny drainpipes, instead of around depressing day of the year, is again upon I do not feel as though the Valentine's Monday, and each morning he carries them, Some theories for the origins of the prints included an us. Many people despise this holiday for Day tradition should be abandoned all her work bag, coffee, and purse out to escaped kangaroo and hopping mice. its garish, forced romance. My mother is together..There is a lot of love to share, the car for her. Those are gestures of true Feb. 9, 1825:The United States House of Representatives one of those people. She wonders why and 1 think that his holiday would be love, and they are more meaningful than elects John Quincy Adams President of the United States. people in intimate relationships should more fulfilling for people if it were a cliche bundle of roses once a year. The 1824 presidential election between Andrew Jackson, John be made to feel as though there is only thought about in a broader sense. For Valentine's Day does not have to be Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, and then-Speaker one day during the year when romantic instance, instead of spending fifty dollars about feeling empty or awkward due to oi the House Henry Clay, had resulted in no candidate with efforts are truly recognized. She also at an expensive restaurant, a couple unfulfilled expectations. Instead it can a majority of electoral votes. The 12th Amendment meant believes that this holiday often leaves could show some love by volunteering be a holiday about showing kindness that the top three candidates {Jackson, Adams, and Crawford) people who are not in relationships at the local shelter. Or instead of sitting and love to others. By spreading love would be voted upon by the House of Representatives. reeling as though they are missing around wishing for that special someone rather than expecting it, by giving rather Speaker Henry Clay, who detested Andrew Jackson, something from their lives. to magically appear, you could do than hoping to receive, and by doing supported Adams, who won the vote and became President. In many ways I agree with my something kind for a friend that's always something genuine for another person, I ' Feb. 10, 1996: The 1MB supercomputer "Deep Blue" mother's opinion. I think that couples been there for you. promise that you will walk away from this defeats Garry Kasparov, chess grand master and former World should not try to force romance just This doesn't mean that couples Valentine's Day feeling as though you got Chess Champion. However, in the subsequent iivc games, because some candy companies created can't use Valentine's Day as an excuse to everything that you wanted after all. Kasparov wins three and two are draws, giving Kasparov the a holiday. This can lead to awkward lavish affection on one another if they solid overall win.

JOHNSON'S BARN 2006 Schedule

1/2 Price with your Student"!D 18-f- show every Thursday @ 8PM Mar 30 07 Avalanche Apr 13 07 Avalanche Comedian Bios and Show time @ Apr 21 07 24Soven

May 11 07 Avalanche COURTNEYSCOMEDYCLl Visit Web page at www.johnsonsbarn.coin 9 pm- 1 am/ Phone # 701-967-8912 Located Americlim 2 Miles North of Arthur, NI> on HI. 18 in the Barn Available for Rent-Wedding Dances or Parties Admission $7 Moorhead The Concordlan featuree February 9, 2007 5 TV love an accurate portrayal? • Professors Aileen Buslig and Anthony Ocana analyze relationship conflicts in 25 famous sitcoms for book

By ASHLEY BERGEN just confronted Ray about his romantic couples. Together they Staff Writer apparent lack of vocalizing his watched 123 conflict episodes, feelings for her. and they found that 40 percent On Nick at Nite you stop of the time the couples were in flipping channels to watch an Ray: Oh, now I don't love you. conflict, "This number is higher episode of "I Love Lucy." Ricky Debra: You don't say it. than real relationships,"Buslig Ricardo and Fred Mertz are Ray: I do. said. She was referencing the planning a special evening for Debra: No you don't. research of John Gottman who Lucy and Ethel. Ray: I do! is renowned for his research on Debra: When do you say it? marital stability and divorce Ricky : We'll cook dinner for Ray: WITH MY EYES! prediction, according to' The the girls. Fred, do you know Gottman Institute Web site. anything about rice? Conflict is a staple ot Gottman found that for every Fred : Yeah, I had it thrown at situation comedy. Although the five positive interactions me on one ot the darkest days bickering and savvy comments between a couple, there of my life. about the opposite sex makes should only be one negative America roll on the floor interaction. Therefore, couples The studio audience roars with laughter there are myths on television fight more than a with laughter at another pun in the media about romantic real couple would. on Fred and Ethel's not- so- relationships that are important Buslig and Ocana became perfect marriage. Watching to take note of. These myths, involved in this area of study television has been called based on the research ot after reading previous research behavior into that of a prince In other words, many be a passive absorber of the America's favorite pastime. Aileen Buslig and Anthony by Mary-Loud Galician on or princess," Buslig said. Americans are watching these information," Buslig said. The average American watches Ocana are ever present in the gendered behavior. She placed Mind reading is also a myth sitcoms and potentially getting Buslig and Ocana have an estimated tour hours of popular media. Buslig and a call for proposals for a new perpetrated by the media. "If their ideas about relationships found important lessons television a day, according to Ocana are professors in the book that she was editing youVe really in tune with me, and marriage programmed about conflict in relationships. the A.C. Nielsen Company. Communications Studies and titled "Critical Thinking about I shouldn't have to tell you into their heads. It isn't a "Conflict itself isn't good or One of the most popular forms Theatre Art Department at Sex, Love, and Romance in what's wrong," is a common realistic version of what a bad, it's how you handle it," of • television is the sitcom. Concordia, and they are also the Mass Media." Buslig and way of explaining it, according real relationship is like, but Buslig said. Ocana chimes right Nearly every channel flipped to married. Ocana submitted their proposal to Buslig. "Everybody Loves young people believe it is re'al in. "A moderate level of conflict features classic or new sitcoms. In 2003, Buslig and Ocana focusing on conflict and it was Raymond" features an example because of alt the messages they can strengthen a relationship," While continuing to channel watched every sitcom that aired accepted. ot this. are getting from the media, he said, surf you notice the boisterous for one week, cumulating to 25 Buslig and Ocana studied according to Buslig and Ocana. Buslig and Ocana still Barone family ot "Everybody different shows. Their focus was how the media portrays Ray: Are you ok.7 Buslig and Ocana agree it enjoy watching television, some Loves Raymond." Debra has to note the conflict between conflict between couples and Debra: I'm fine. is still okay to enjoy shows like noted favorites include; "The how it can be misleading for Ray: Uh oh, fine is bad. What "I Love Lucy" and "Everybody Daily Show with Jon Stewart," the audience, as a result myths is it7 What's the matter7 Loves Raymond", but it is "How I Met your Mother," and developed. Their study revealed Debra: Nothing, important to be aware of what "My Name is Earl." Although that 85 percent of the time, the Ray: Nothing...nothing is you are watching and potentially with all of their analyzing it, conflict was a misconception. worse! absorbing. takes them twice as long to get One of the major myths found "The big lesson is: don't get through an episode. was bickering and fighting Humor is an important your lessons from the media," They hope students shows a couple's love for one aspect of situation comedies, Ocana said. Buslig agrees with will look upon these sitcoms another. When Fred and Ethel but Buslig and Oca no are this statement. "The media is with a critical eye, but to still are spitting off cheap shots at worried about its effects on the out there to make money, not enjoy them. After all, Lucy one another, it is just their way public. to promote good behavior,"she and Ricky, Fred and Ethel, and of showing their love. Another "The big concern is that said. She also hopes that Ray and Debra will always be myth is what Buslig and Ocana humor is more likely to lead through their research students fighting — that's the beauty of call partner transformation. to indirect learning and they will learn to watch for myths. re-runs. "It's the concept that a (the public) don't think ot "Be media savvy, and have partner could change beastly challenging it," Buslig said. a bit of a critical eye. Don't

FROM "SIMPLY FRENCH: A FRENCH RECIPE BOOK' THE FRENCH CLUB OF CONCORDIA Tartc Chocolat Prep tiwe: 25 minutes • Cook time: 30 minutes • Serves 6-8

1 pie cruet &ake pie crust in oven for 15 minutes on medium- 3 1/2 Tbsp of butter high. Melt butter and over heat add sugar, cocoa 2/3 C. powdered e>uqar and rum. 6>eat whites and add to mix. Pour mixture 1/3 C. grated cocoa into heated pie cruet and cook for 25-30 minutes on 2 Tbsp. rum medium. Melt chocolate with a Tbsp. water and add 2 egg whites half and half. Four melted chocolate glaze on top of 3 1/2 oz. chocolate tart- while tart is still warm. Serve tart cold. 1/3 C. half and half

The Stadeat AfiSjW Committee is accepting applications for the position of: 1 'he S.t:u

| Candidates should: Candidates should: | • possess a strong interest in the news and reporting : / *&• X^e comiriit'tc-tl to selling; advertising with, a liigh degree I t understand the power of the written word and be prepared to '«* Be able to select* organize, and motivate a sales staff exercise it responsibly. •*P

: Application materials are available in the Student Affairs Office. "• : , features The Concordian The of

• Learn ait about the eweet treat juet in time chocolate for Valentine's Day Dark I a drink for you, maybe a Milkee late into the cream of the truffle. The flavnoids in chocolate, saying the of milk chocolate carries only five chocolate. Way Mocha from Moxie Java on outcome: a combination of sweet, flavnoids promote a healthy blood mitliliters of caffeine compared to the Milk Broadway in downtown Fargo will then spicy tastes. flow, reducing clots and consequently, whopping 100 to 150 milliliters in a chocolate. • suit you better. "Just like love itself," Joe Curry, a strokes and heart attacks. So go for 220 milliliter cup of coffee. White chocolate. If you barista at it—pound those chocolate chips, one So maybe opting to stir instant Chocolate cheesecake. Chocolate don't care Nichole's at a time. Carnation breakfast mix into a tall truffles. Chocolate peanut butter for either said. Chocolate may also soothe throats glass of crisp milk and draining it be- brownies. Outrageous double choco- a hot In and ease coughing episodes. When fore your 8 a.m. class is a better choice late chunk cookies. Are you salivating chocolate addition compared to codeine as a coughing to wean yourself off a recent coffee ad- yet, anticipating a luscious mouthful or mocha, to the remedy, chocolate has been found diction. If not, run into a local coffee of a chocolate dessert? visit Carol love-and- to be about shop and grab Whether you prefer an occasional, Widman's chocolate one- third more a thick, turtle freshly-baked chocolate chip cook- Candy asso- effective because mocha to ac- ie—the melting semi'sweet morsels Company ciation, a o( the ingredient company your dripping lines oi chocolate as you on 13th number theobromine, an dry textbooks delicately break in half a golden-col- Ave. in of as- alkaloid in the for an early ored cookie—or the full-out gotta-have- Fargo. sump- chocolate. Even morning of my-chocolate with (and in-between) The candy tions if you do not studying in every meal, nothing will diminish the kitchen have believe the claim, the library. popularity of the sweet goodness made offers an been pretend to. It Or just nod from cocoa beans. array of made gives you a reason your head in Chocolate is one of the more pop- homemade about to devour your hello to the ular tastes in the world. Wikipedia.org choco- choco- mom's double-dark chocolate souffle Chocolate Man on your way though reports that Mesoamericans first cre- late treats, all of which sells for $15 late. The succulent dessert has been when you are sick. Knutson. Whatever you do, just ated chocolate before the Europeans a pound. And the hand-dipped, linked to the serotonin and feel-good There are faint stimulants in infuse a little more chocolate into arrived in America; people of the Ma- dropped, cut, balled, etcetera, spread levels in the brain, but there is no chocolate because of the theobromine your life. yan and Altec civilizations used cocoa ranges from truffles to chocolate evidence to support the aphrodisiac but they are too weak to compare to beans covered claim. That does not mean, however, a coffee caffeine buzz. One ounce potato chips. that you should deny giving your val- Widman's sells entine a chocolate hazelnut brownie over 200 kinds or a chocolate eclair on Feb. 14. of candy, dark Chocolate is commonly blamed and milk choco- for causing acne. Unless you rubber late desserts band a chocolate covered potato chip included. Carol to your forehead, that claim is inaccu- Widman, owner rate; a series of studies at the Univer- of the Fargo sity of Pennsylvania and the US Naval candy shop Academy proved it wrong. One study explains that did find, however, that women were most people 22 percent more likely to develop acne prefer the milk if they guzzled three or more glasses chocolate. Mixing the ground beans chocolate to the darker kind. of milk per day. This suggests that with water, high-class members were "I, myself, like dark best," she said. the milk in milk chocolate may cause the privileged ones to enjoy the bever- "But I've been eating chocolate for a acne, but the chocolate, itself, does age. long time." not. If you are worried, stick to the Today's version of this drink is hot You could also test the truffles dark chocolate creme brulee instead of chocolate—the beloved, hot beverage at Nichole's Fine Pastry on Eighth the milk chocolate bar cake. a snow-shoer or skier might need to Street in Fargo. Their sphere-shaped, Besides the various chocolate unthaw from an afternoon of plowing cocoa-powder covered desserts are $1 claims, a number of health benefits though the frozen woods. In town, a piece, and they literally melt in your are also associated with eating choco- though, with Fargo-Moorhead's winter mouth. (The melting point of choco- late when consumed in moderation, months, you might need to down late is one step lower than that of the for example, a lower blood pressure. a mug of hot chocolate to warm up human body temperature.) The annual meeting of the Ameri- from your short, but freezing, five-min- For this year's Valentine's Day, can Association for the Advance- ute walk home. Nichole's Fine Pastry is preparing chili ment of Science's (AAAS) presented If hot chocolate is too simple or pepper truffles, infusing a spicy choco- researched-based information on the

Study time, Party time, Anytime, Call Domino's! 233-2211 207 21 StS. Moorhead Delivery charge may appl Student Combo 'StudTiitSpeciaf Student Special $7." $5." $7." Medium 2-topping pizza & Medium Large your choice of any 1-topping Pizza 1-topping Pizza bread side. 2-28-07 u 2-28-07 2-28-07 bxpircs: Expire: .ptres: - . \$ valid with any other offer or cou; Not valid with any other offer or coupon, g(Not valid wiih am uihcr offer or vlust show valid Student !D. Deep Dish SI more Musi show valid Student ID. Deep Dish SI more. ^coupon. Musi show valid Student ID. (tap M $1 mt Hake a fast getaway! Student Doubles I Student Add-On Menu I $3." $3." $3." " Non-stop fee service r Alfc^gjarst Air offers $10." $12." f $ to Chicago dirca ftgfm 6© lai V-egas., iBreadsticks Cheesy Bread Cinna Stix i Uitd 2 Medium 2 Large 1-topping Pizzas 1-topping Pizzas $5." $5." via Expircs:2"28-07 Buffalo Win^s Chicken Kickers Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Expires: 2-28-07 Musi show valid Student ID. Deep Dish $1 Valid with any other offer or coupon. Must More. show valid Student ID,

555 Deal il Free 2 Liter 'Moorftead Maytag Laundry 3 Medium II Free 1 -Topping M 2 liter of Pepsi orMt. Now with Pizzas II Dew when you prder II $5.00 EACH Buffalo Wings at Present this coupon for **' tans or Drop off ^comforters II regular price with and get them cleaned for the jprlce of 2 \ Mm ofl|M*g, 2-28-07 II 2-28 aw pizza order. Expires: Valid with any ulher offer or coupon Musi show 11 Valid with any other offer or coupon. Must valid Student ID. Deep Dish $1 More. -'Office hours: 9-9 daily*(218) 477-8826*3318 Hwy 10E: Happy Vatetitiln«'e Pay *Just west of Wal-Mart* The Concordlan student worke February 9, 2007 7

ByMICAH RUNNING

"Hollyhocks" By CH.LOE MOOBERRY

your mastgrpi^e^s and doodles to: eoneord@eord.£du or ajpulseh@eord.£du

- ,,.-

"A Shot at Love "By MARK ELTON

roetry Make Your Own Love Letter: Fill in the blanks and give it to your special someone.

*,-". %•• Dearest (name) *. *

You are my. ;You h«%iiie eom^4i^p^f\si ;z (nofln) z V I know fflfM that if I am to J noble in the future I shall do s^ ^ '(verb) •,. • , ••• - - - "*•* ; *- .

, (plural noun)

I-WOuld lj life 'in with you, -^ j*i (body part) ^ # ' (t^K^part)

± ajid-more until TO -•'.-; i. to be

belng(8),to^^ier uiitil the houri f ms-

B ;«

•••••

Your

j (name) 8 February 9, 2007 opinions The Concordian WEEKLY ISSUE EDITORIAL Is Concordia Medicated to Be involved with the new environmental task force the Christian life?'

The Concordia mission statement: some of us know it well, and some of us could care less about what In the Jan. 26 editorial we addressed the nation-wide issue of it says. Like any mission statement, Concordia s is, or should be, a symbol of the college's image, inten- Global Warming, questioning why many of us don't seem to care tions and goals. The statement reads: "The purpose of Concordia College \e to influence the affairs of the about or want to bother taking action to reduce the problem. world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life," Perhaps, this larger perspective of the issue seems irrelevant and The question of this week's Opinions page is related to the mission statement's reference to "the Chris- unrealistic to us as we sit inside our classrooms, huddled away tian life." What does it mean to be "dedicated to the Christian life'? Is Concordia successful in instilling from the blistering, negative temperatures outside, glancing out this dedication into its students? the window every now and then at the fresh foot of snow we received this past week. Yep, it seems like normal Minnesotan weather tor this time of the year. I must ad- any campus—Campus Crusade for into the same soup—the two world- But this issue of Global Warming is more relevant than mit..,the rea- Christ, Chi Alpha, Pulse, bible stud- views being liberalism and Christian- you may think, and actions are being taken here on campus to son I made ies, and prayer meetings. I've discov- ity. To be liberal is to be inclusive, address the problem. The latest development of supporting the . the decision ered that unless I go out of my way to towards all ideas, opinions, cultures, environment within our Concordia bubble is the establishment to attend find the right professors or the right and people. Christianity is inclusive of the environmental sustainability task force (see story on page Concordia classes, Christian belief is bombarded towards all people; but it's not inclu- 1). This group will identify environmental issues on campus and College by un-absolved criticism from profes- sive towards all ideas, opinions, and productively work to combat them. Though the task force began was mostly sors, students, and the very material cultures. To be a person who is dedi- addressing such issues last November, they only recently have By Luke Sabin been granted the support of the president. because of that I am required to learn. I've seen cated to the Christian life, and I don't Sophomore its mission close to 3 out of every 4 of my friends say this out of ignorance, you have to We'd like to add our support to the mix. Concordia is seriously past due for an official committee like this to be statement. fall away from their faith because realize that when it comes to what established, and the benefits from this new committee will be It's an inspiring statement. Without of what's being taught right here at God himself has set down as truth, invaluable. having any sort of real experience on this college. I've noticed that unless it cannot be compromised. Is this We also think it's great that the task force is considering campus it seemed to me like a place people already have a strong faith in narrow minded? Yep. But remem- bringing a consultant to assess Concordia's environmental situ- that would give me a good education Jesus and are well prepared to defend ber that Jesus said, "Enter through ation. There is only so much we can accomplish internally. Case (which it is), all the while strength- it, they lose it. Many times taith is the narrow gate. For wide is the gate in point: Concordia's advertising campaign. We can clearly see ening my faith—but that's just the being discarded from hearing unfair, and broad is the road that leads to de- the benefits of recruiting the professional advertising company issue. Do I feel like Concordia is re- pre-mature conclusions being made struction, and many enter through it. to revamp our advertising. The same will likely result when ally giving me a reason to be someone by professors. Do I teel like Concor- But small is the gate and narrow the recruiting a consultant to critically and objectively evaluate our who is "dedicated to the Christian dia is being successful in accomplish- road that leads to life, and only a few environmental issues. life?" to be completely honest..no. ing its mission? Hardly. find it" (Matthew 7:13-14). Another positive aspect of this task force is that it will be in Yeah—there are opportunities to get I feel that there's a conflict going place for several years. Thetask force is preparing for the 2008 involved with extra-curricular activi- on that many people don't see. It's Symposium, for which the theme will be climate change. —Sabin is a religion major, church pro- ties that will either preserve or deep- the result of taking two very different But imagine this powerful task force without any student in- fessions and education double minor en my faith, but I can find those on world views and trying to mix them from Bin ford, N.D, volvement. The current group consists of nine faculty members and only one student. This student is a senior. WT"iat is going to happen after she graduates? OK, students — this is a prime chance for you to get involved in a campus task force that will directly pioneer positive changes at Concordia. If you aren't already convinced to be involved, 1 was gin with prayer or that we only study own understandings much the same here are some other reasons why you should be motivated to once asked Christianity - not at all. We, as an way some religion courses push Chris- participate in a group that combats environmental issues: an interest- institution, should be in the practice tians to question their faith. If the As we are expected to divvy up the cleaning and maintenance ing ques- of accepting all faith practices on our college is serious about creating "men chores with our roommates, everyone else on this planet is, tion by a campus. However, I think there is a and women dedicated to the Chris- essentially, our roommate and should be expected to take their classmate difference between accepting other tra- tian life" it needs to do a more deliber- part. What impacts others, will in some way, eventually impact in regards ditions and apologizing for our own. ate job of helping the students figure us. Look at Hurricane Katrina two falls ago. Even though the to my reli- We are a Christian college. Yet some- out how to be dedicated to that life. disaster took place hundreds of miles away and did not directly gion major: times 1 find that we only want that to Keep the classes that analyze Christi- affect our campus, a large group of students from Concordia uHow can influence us to an extent. As if we are anity through a sociological lens, keep volunteered to travel to New Orleans and help in the effort to you be a re- saying Jesus can stay in the Chapel the philosophy classes reading Niche: clean up and maintain the destroyed city. We saw our chance to ligion major and be a Christian?" I was from 9:50 to 10:20, or the Gospel is these classes are good and important. be good roommates and citizens of the Earth and we took the taken aback by this question, but not okay as long as it is read at the Christ- But also, give the students the Gos- initiative to put those roles into action. overly surprised. Many people think mas concert. But allow freshmen, pel. In my church professions class we Even though natural disasters don't occur every day and the that the religion major at Concordia is eighteen years old, away from home, pray before many class periods. That warning signs for Global Warming may not be visibly apparent, un-Chnstian and antagonistic toward possibly overwhelmed by this new is the Concordia I have wanted all our world is still falling apart bit by bit due to pollution and those with a faithful philosophy. That experience, to consider the Bible the these four years. Not in every class, waste. And even though there isn't a serious nation-wide push to belief is indeed correct. The religion Word of God? Heavens no! How aca- but to have prayer present in much of become environmentally conscious, we can nevertheless take the initiative ourselves to become responsible citizens of Earth. major is an academic study of religion demically irresponsible to let faith dic- the education is helping me more in Yet, you don't have to wait for the task force to give you the in many different traditions and func- tate how our students view the Bible. this first half a semester than in my all go-ahead. You can conserve energy in buildings now by shutting tions, not a program to encourage Please do not interpret this as me my previous semesters combined. I off lights when you're not in the room, taking shorter showers, Christians in faith. I do not think that saying that each class' goal should be am now starting to understand what not letting the water run, and turning down the heat at night or an education at Concordia inherently to convert people. I think that there it means to be dedicated to the Chris- when you go on vacation. drives you away from Christian faith, needs to be an element to every Cob- tian life...finally. I just needed a little There are other ways to be involved with the task force even but 1 do not think that the education ber's education that is unapologeti- bit of direction. Soli Deo Gloria. if you don't want to be an official member. Another project the here has tried to meet the college's cally Christian. For non-Christians — Nelson is majoring in religion and task force is mulling over is tentatively titled "Campus Wars," in mission statement. this will test their convictions a bit and English writing, and is from Hendricks, which different college campuses fight against each other to see I do not suggest that each class be- cause them to grow deeper in their Minn. who can reduce their emissions the most and conserve the most energy. We think this is a wonderful idea, which could poten- tially get some meaningful competition and changes going, and we hope the campus will really get involved in this effort. But Let me Now, what does it mean to be "ded- service, peace and love," they are taint- these changes should not be a one-time deal, the competition start by icated to the Christian life?" Accord- ing the name of Christ. Christ was should either be over the long term or the changes made during the competition should be permanent ones. saying that ing our web site, "'dedicated to the much more than God's humanitarian Concordia Christian life' reflects the historic and aid to the world. The new environmental sustainability task force is one of has the your many chances to become a responsible roommate and contemporary standard of the college. Serving others and giving to the world citizen, if only within our small corner of the planet. Yet, right to We were careful not to say students poor is an essential part to Christian- whatever you do, whether only on campus or as you venture educate in should be Christians. We wanted all ity. But it needs to come out of a rela- throughout the rest of the world, remember that no matter whatever students to translate the meaning of a tionship with God. "We love because where you are the Earth itself is your home and any conscious manner it Christian life into their own lives." He first loved us" (1 John 4:19). If the effort you make will make a difference. so chooses. I too agree that we should not force focus of our life is on this world, we We are not anyone to be a Christian, we couldn't will perish. If the focus of our life is Editorials are written by Editor-in-Chief Kara Cook and forced to go to this college, nor do we anyway- God won't even force anyone on knowing the Father, then we will Managing/News Editor Elsbeth Krumholz have to believe what it tells us. That to become a Christian. But let us re- live. "For it is by Grace you have been said, we need to remind ourselves of mind ourselves that this is a private saved, through faith- and this not from two things: "Do not let anyone look college associated with the church. yourselves, it is the gift of God- not down on you because you are young, We do not force anyone to come here, by works, so that no one can boast" Something on your mind? but set an example for the believers in either. (Ephesians 2:8). speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in I don't think there is, nor should Finally, "See to it that no one Write a Letter to the Editor. purity" (1 Timothy 4:12), and "But if there be, a difference between "dedi- takes you captive through hollow and anyone causes one of these little ones Share yout opinion in less than 300 words. Letter MUST cated to the Christian life" and "living deceptive philosophy, which depends who believe in me to sin, it would be as a Christian." We should agree that on human tradition and the basic bear the writer*s name, year in school, telephone num- better for him to have a large mill- 'Christian' means "follower of Christ." principles of this world rather than ber, major/minor, and title (if applicable). stone hung around his neck and to Therefore "dedicated to a life of fol- on Christ" (Colossians 2:8). • ". be drowned in the depths of the sea" lowing Christ" is what our mission Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday at concord® (Matthew 18:5). Remember that the statement really says. If by 'Christian — Lajko is a music education major from St. Anthony, Minn. cord.edu or FPO 104. • essence of sin is separation from God. life' the college means "dedicated to

Correspondence is subject to editing or refusual of publication. All If you would like to share your views through the Concordian please contact Joseph Sunde letters become property of The Concordian and will not be returned. ([email protected]) orOluchi Ezeugo ([email protected]). The Concordran ovm\one February 9, 2007 9

LETTER Not all international students share same views of America By CLAUDIA SCHNEEMANN views about "the home of the Why would one let trivial national - not just German, sunmng andANJABUERGEL weird" and want to make clear things such as acronyms, mea- Bolivian, French, Russian or Freshman and Sophomore that her conclusions don't surements and concealors Norwegian. 1 speak for all our experiences. stand in the way of having Instead of accentuating We are international stu- We agree that there are fun and embracing another the negatives, Ms, Renk should Students After 8j>m weekdays # AH day weekends f*kf\ f(\f ^|^ dents who are writing in re- cultural differences between culture?! In the end, it's the put energy into trying to uiv Regular beds oniy 1 Student ID required sponse to the commentary our home countries and the strange and foreign occuranc- derstand and being empathetic Student Packages are available! "Impressions of America from United States. Nevertheless, in es that challenge us the most towards situations that appear an international student's per- order to understand a foreign and make being an exchange strange at first sight. It's not Moorhead S. University 28Q! Frontage Rd.S North Fargo spective" in the issue of Feb, 2, culture everyone of us has to student such an interesting, better, it's not worse - it's just 1H919UiAvo.N 2007. We would like to sepa- look beyond his/her personal unique and worthwhile experi- different! 2334560 293-6637 237-9943 rate ourselves from Ms. Renk's horizon. . ence. It's what makes us inter- S. 25th St TJ Maxx Plaza Osgood 3051 25lii SIS. 434013th Ave.SW fl26S«"!hSLS. 237-9104 277-5912 364-0100 2 ...7/ • • PRAC• S Five bucks says you'll get LUCKY tonight.

NOW RECRUITING! Save five bucks see,yOur luck's Now recruiting men and women for upcoming research projects.paying already turning. And Green Mill delivers. And we deliver it all. and up comparing generic Award-winning pizza. Pasta. Wings. Even salads. If it's on our to name brand medications. menu, For more information call 27-PRACS or Toll Free 1-888-277-7227 Can't get OUT? Don't want to? *5000FF ANY ORDER OF $20 OR MORE!

3678 I.D.S. Books One coupon per order please. Quality Vsedftoo^s ' fargo: 2988000 Fiction & Nonfiction Visit and check out our menu Children's 85 Adults' Hard covers & Paperbacks Weekdays 10 a.m. • 6 p.m.; Saturdays to 5p.m. 506 Broadway, downtown Fargo 701-232-4551 BDSBooks@rrtnet

(Cash paid for most current texts at any time.)

The Secret is Out!

Price as sltowit:

A "Ro$f

storting at *S £59*99* fora % c&rdt Diamond SMBbro. STUDENT

Box OFFICE: CORD.EDU 73 Broadway • Dowrklown Fargo • (701) 232-2491 f 10 February 9, 2007 The Concordian IGHT: 'The Miracle Worker7 By ANDREW HANSON her character is on the stage. college actor who could play would later be transformed A&E Writer "It's a big chunk of time Helen," said Cermak, "Lisa is into a movie, It was then even- that 1 have to be mentally and a dancer, and so her approach tually on Broadway. The transition to college physically there," Geston said, to the role is very, very physical "Gibson really weaves the can be a difficult one. Students "and the blocking for this is and very tactile." play. It doesn't really have want to reach out and connect just so physical, because that's Shafer did rehearse from flashbacks, but there is simul- with new people, but some- the only way the two of them time to time with a blindfold taneous action and all kinds times, they don't really know can communicate." and covered her ears to make of overlap," said Cermak, "It's how. Life often seems uncer- Sophomore Lisa Shafer, more discoveries of this new really a very theatrical play tain and unexpected, as you who plays Helen, is not deaf world devoid of sight and in that it's a real treat for the see new faces every day. Helen and blind like her character, sound. However, she did so audience's sight and hearing." Keller, on the other hand, which poses a challenge, to only in scenes that bad been It's ironic that such a play found it physically impos- turn off these two imperative rehearsed and blocked already, about a character that does sible to reach out, to connect, senses, and remind her fellow for her own safety, as there are not possess these capabili- and yet, she would eventually cast members that they must many furniture pieces on a ties should be so lively and become the first deaf and blind touch her to get her attention. stage built for multiple levels, appealing to those who do, person to graduate from col- "It was really interesting to used tor multiple scenes and and yet, as Cermak said, this lege. Her childhood before this go around with a blindfold to locations. This stage setup should make all of us have a is portrayed in the production see what it is I would feel for, was designed by senior Alycia heightened awareness and be "Miracle Worker", on the to see exactly where I am," said Hoff, working with her mentor more appreciative of what we Eddy Barrows, faculty senior do have, stage this Friday, Saturday, and Shafer, "It was really different STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH SORVAAG Sunday. to enter into that world to see designer, as well as Cermak, for This holds true through Sophomore Lisa Shafer plays the young Helen Keller in this The "miracle worker" in what it is that I would be doing her senior capstone project in the tragedy this production has weekend's production of 'The Miracle Worker." Shafer practiced this play is not Helen, but tactile-wise." set design. seen. While her prognosis is with a blindfold and covered her ears in order to learn how to Anne Sullivan, played by Helen Cermak, director of . While many know the story good, Cermak was diagnosed portray her character more accurately. junior Marit Geston, who in the production, was thrilled of Keller's life, most people are with cancer in April of last the end was able to make a with Shafer's approach to familiar with it through several year, and as such has not been just as Helen Keller learned someone in the family who connection with the character action tor this particular char- versions of the movie and not able to work with the students to do through Anne Sullivan. also had cancer. of Helen. Geston is challenged acter, who, being mute, doesn't through the theatrical produc- on her feet as much as she Furthermore, they re-cast one "I guess we're aware that most by (other than the Boston say much. tion. William Gibson's screen- would like due to fatigue. But, of the more significant roles as life is not certain," said Cer- Irish accent) the physicality of "I had hoped when I chose play, which was originally this too has allowed for a stron- of last week also, because this mak, "It comes in unexpected her role and the length oi time the play that I would have a written for a television setting, ger reliance on other people, student went home to be with ways." Concert Band tour preludes Norway Editor's Picks Mentalist Chris Carter By ANDY CAMPBELL the Concert Band. In 1922 a special meaning. Date: Feb. 9 A&E Writer the state passed the first-of-its- As on every domestic tour, Time: 9 p.m. kind "Iowa Band Law" which the band is proud to celebrate Place: Centrum This year, the Concordia enabled local communities to the accomplishments of one of Cost: Free Concert Band tour celebrates levy a small tax to support a its own. This year, the band's connections. local municipal band. More program will feature principal Thought reader Christo- The band embarked on a than 40 states would eventually clarinetist and senior soloist pher Carter continually five-day domestic tour Tuesday pass similar legislation. The Danielle Hance. Hance will be baffles his audiences. In his morning. The band will per- Band recognizes this tradition featured on the piece "Intro- shows, he has caused a light form in Decorah, Des Moines, by performing "The Melody duction, Theme and Varia- bulb to explode and caused and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as Shop" by Karl King as part tions" by Gioacchino Rossini. audience members to be well as Stillwater and Moor- o( its program. King was a "It's a really awesome lieve they are being touched head, Minn. bandmaster and composer who opportunity ro solo with an en- by invisible hands. Although shorter than spent 51 years conducting the semble that I play with," Hance a usual domestic tour for a Fort Dodge (Iowa) Municipal said. "Usually soloists come Fancake Karriwal Concordia music ensemble, Band and is a prolific figure in from outside an ensemble, but Date: Feb. 10 this tour presents major op- the history of music and the the band chooses from within Time: 7 a,m,-7 p.m. portunities and challenges tor state of Iowa. itself. It's like playing with your Place: Civic Auditorium, the band. The Tuesday night "The program really family." Fargo performance at Luther College celebrates human accomplish- The tour's brevity is also Cost: $4 for all-you-can-eat in Decorah, Iowa pays homage ments and relationships," partly due to the bands two- pancakes to the long-standing wind en- explains Dr. Scott Jones, direc- week tour to Norway this May. semble traditions both schools tor of the Concordia Band. The band will be returning Eat pancakes and support share, as both the Concordia From Frank Ticheli's "Post- to Norway for the third time youth programs in the Band and the Luther band card"—paying tribute to the since 1935, when it became Fargo-Moorhead commu- will share the stage for the first bond between mother and son, Concordia's first music en- nity. It's all you can eat, time since 1991. to "Concertino for Percussion semble to tour internationally. and it's cheaper than eating The Band will also be and Wind Ensemble"—recog- The tour concludes with out. Get tickets at IHOP, performing in front of some nizing the professional and the home concert on Sunday, Wimmer's Diamonds, or very knowledgeable audiences. interpersonal connection Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in Memorial Straus. The state of Iowa is notable between composer David Gill- Auditorium. The concert is * STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS for its support of music, ingham and Jones, every piece free and open to the public. Blair Nelson plays the baritone in the concert band. Their home Snow Football especially wind ensembles like in the band's repertoire carries concert wilt be Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Date: Feb. 10 Time: 9 p.m. Place: Oak Room in East Complex and Soccer Fields Cost: $100 per team ilVJiP CEC and LDS have joined i.: forces to raise money for 01 diabetes. If you love foot- ball and snow, get a team ; 1• 1 together to play for a good members of the community rounds and courteously dance some help from moce experi- be decked out tor Valentine's cause. come together to learn, teach, with lots of different people. If enced dancers. They're usually Day and chocolate-covered By A&E Editor Danielle Hance By SARAH WASSBERG and dance the fun and classic worse comes to worse, relax at more than willing to help you strawberries will be offered, Lifestyle Writer moves of East Coast Swing, one of the tables on the edges get it down. along with the usual beverages the Lindy Hop and the Shim of the ¥MW*I" m H Form al- tor sale at the booth in the YOUR MOVIE It started over 80 years ago, Sham, which is a kind of line dance ly known back corner. If you go, be sure saw its height in popularity dance. floor and as "Fargo to wear at least semi-comfort- REVIEWS in the 1940s and early 1950s The Starlight Ballroom, watch the Swings!," able shoes with low heels or and continues today. What is featuring a long woojden dance profes- ¥ ^1^ dancing at flats and smooth soles as this it? Swing dancing. You may re- floor, historic de'cor and a sionals ! the Avalon makes dancing easier. Dress- If you've seen at member the small swing revival beautiful pressed-tin ceiling, work I is a fun ing up is not required, but for movie recently, in the 1990s and late 2000s, has ample room for a crowd, their activity any Valentine's Day might be a write about your epitomized in pop culture by which is what usually appears magic. W m week, but good idea. Besides, a swingy reactions to it* Gap's khaki commercial featur- on Tuesday nights. Some- . I 1 M since Valen- skirt or snazzy shirt just makes ing Louis Prima's "Jump, Jive, The dance is precluded times | tine's Day dancing more fun. hat did you like? and Wail" or the Chips Ahoy! by swing lessons, taught by watching 1 m ' 1 is nearly Lessons begin at 8:30 p.m. What didn't you commercial featuring cookies ! m 1 Johnny and Katherine, the their mmmm} A ^H upon us, it and the open dance at 9:30 like? Would you rec- dancing to Benny Goodman's energetic and fun but patient exper- also offers pm., going until 11:30 p.m. ommend that other "Sing, Sing, Sing." It may seem instructors. A partner is not tise and \ a fun way The cost is $7 per person, $5 m students see it? as though the swing revival required, since you rotate while the fun i pp-' ••••- to celebrate with a student I.D. Be sure passed with Brendan Frasier's learning the dance moves, but moves with your to get a punch card when you bmissions • Blast from the Past (1999), but is recommended for the open they do, | favorite go, because if you like it, your at the Avalon Events Center in dance that follows. including special seventh dance is free! downtown Fargo, swing is alive Not sure of your dancing the more acrobatic ones or on someone. Instead of the Look for ail expand- and well. skills or don't have a date? Go the faster songs, is more fun usual Tuesday night affair, next The Avalon is located at 613 lsc Ave. ed review section in 1 N, Fargo Every Tuesday night the anyway and see who you meet. than dancing yourself . If you week's swing night will be on Contact Johnny at (701)306-9681 or next week's Con- beautiful Starlight Ballroom Often unattached people go and your dance partner can't Valentine's Day itself, which [email protected] cordiatt* at the Avalon comes alive as in groups and there are usually seem to get a certain combina- is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The ro- Web site: www.targoswings.com college students and older a few people who make the tion, don't be afraid to ask for mantic Starlight Ballroom will The Concordian reviews February 9, 2007 11 Fall Out Boy's new album deserves another listen • Infinity on High' showcases FOB's brand new sound, but remains true to clever and catchy lyrics

By CHRIS MILLER" remembered that crucial fourth thing as you) taunts "Anybody/People who in Temple of Doom, only he never it. In the beginning, FOB was all A&E writer about Fall Out Boy: they stick in said we couldn't make it." A fantastic gets to stop running and kiss the girl. quick choruses and air-drum solos. your head worse than peanut butter lead-in beat reminiscent of "Sugar, That they're actively struggling against They return to it nicely here. Another Like everyone else, I heard the on the roof of your mouth. I know We're Goin' Down" brings in the it only makes it more fascinating. Ap- welcomed return is on "Carpal Tun- new Fall Out Boy single on the you know exactly how sticky that is. first words of their new album: "Last parently, irony breeds good music. nel of Love," where they go back Co radio. Probably unlike everyone else, And I realized summer we Qx>k All of the songs are fantastically their hardcore roots for part of the I threw up a little bit. See, Fall Out Fall Out Boy threes across the catchy, but don't let that tool you. bridge. Similar to "Get Busy..." from , Boy was good for a few reasons: they wasn't gone, board/But by Some of them are catchy like radio Under the Cork Tree or "Saturday" were smart, they knew how to write they had just fall we were a hits, but others are contagious like from Take This to Your Grave, too catchy choruses, and they didn't redefined cover story/Now the time you caught the stomach flu. much growling can get old, but when need gimmicks. There was no token why so many in stores/Make "I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way it's juxtaposed with borderline syrupy keyboard player, no crossover songs, preteens cry at us poster boys in I'm Always Trying To Get You Off lyrics it fits better than OJ.'s glove. and no dance machine beats. concerts. your scene/But (Me & You)" conjures up an image You can already tell by this point Then, "This Ain't a Scene, It's The we are not mak- of some chubby kid wailing under an that I'm going to give it the bolded- an Arms Race" came on, and threw album centers ing an accep- umbrella, which isn't far from how I out Buy It, but I'll elaborate. Buy my whole FOB world all upside-side around the tance speech." feel listening to it. Fall Out Boy writes this over all of the other bands that down(face), All of a sudden, there concept of The only some pretty great lyrics, but "Me and sound exactly like them. These guys was piano. There were enthusiastic the trials and problem with you/Setting in our honeymoon/If weren't the first to do it, but they do shout-outs to "the girls the dance tribulations ot their reluctance I woke up next to you/If I woke up it the best. You didn't settle for sub floor didn't love." And for the love of being newly famous following their to be associated with the "scene" next to you" is not exactly stunning. par like St. Olafor St. Thomas when Pete (Wentz), there were dance beats, last album, and although that's cer- is that they're not doing anything But then tracks like "Hum Hal- you came here, so why settle for The The pop-punk band I had come to tainly not a new concept, they man- different. In tact, this album takes lelujah" and "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" Red Jump-Senses Fail at the Used love was gone, and I hated it... for at age well enough. The opening track everything out in the "scene" right restore my faith. Granted, "Mmrs" Disco? But seriously. Buy It. least three listens. And then as I inex- "Thriller" sets the tone, after Jay-Z now, and does it better. It's like Indi- starts with a faux-orchestra, but the plicably began to know all the lyrics, 1 (trust me, I was just as dumbfounded ana ]ones running from that big ball rest of song more than makes up for Book review: 'How to make love like a porn star' Former porn etar Jenna Jameson bares all in honest and cautionary tale about her life and the porn industry

By ANDREMPiDPA DPULSCHEl II ^CHFCR! mnnmoucs nnpormn starsrars rtno irrpnL.break- into -r\a Por Pnrn nStar Sfar" i"s inos nnt ar soa snb storh sfnry v BuRut thougr rhonph hther rhere eis igraphis PTPinhic r enceenres throughous fhrouphout her her lifr elif ies is Graphic Designer/Editor mainstream popular culture. about a girl's last resort. Jenna material included in the novel, the deterioration of off-camera Jameson is the starlet of adult Jameson is a business sawy, I've read more disturbing romance. No one wants to take Exactly how screwed-up film company Wicked Pictures ambitious, and beautiful wom- books that don't have an X work home with them. does one's life have to be She's danced for Nicolas Cage an; she would have succeeded rating as this one does. Push Before you have a self-righ- before they become a strip- and announced the world in practically any profession. past this revulsion, and you'll teous fit and dismiss "How to per/porn star? Jenna Jameson's Marilyn Manson is a cuddler. But after falling into stripping, end-up agreeing with shock- Make Love Like a Porn Star" New York Times bestselling If your looking for a book she eventually chose the adult jock Howard Stern that Jenna as a moral disgrace, at least autobiography, "How to with flowery language and movie industry to create her Jameson is the "good girl" of try out this first hand account Make Love Like a Porn Star: metaphors, this one's going to success and also get revenge porn. of one success in the harshly A Cautionary Tale" answers let you down. If your looking on her first lover. This choice Jameson is not condon- judged industry. You'll be that question. And it's not as for an honest voice, page-turn- probably saved her from her ing women or men to join surprised to find that despite messed up as you would want ing story, strong heroine, and rnethamphetamine addiction the sex industry, There are popular belief, strippers and to think. creative chapter structures, it's and possibly death. several chapters dedicated to porn stars are people, too. For those who have been all right here. Plus some lovely The assumption this is a the hazards of porn stardom. under a rock since 1996, Jenna photos and illustrations. morally-depraved story will One of the worst consequences Jameson is one of the most fa- "How to Make Love Like likely repulse readers at first. that Jenna herself experi-

PLAYMAKERS Books YouVe Never Read: 2525 9f H AVE SW FARGO (701) 23^-676? PHONE Meg Cabot's 'Avalon High' PUYMAKERSFARGO.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 By MATTSMIT friend named Gwen, and that FARGO WINTER BLUESFEST A&E Writer Fate (or coincidence?) keeps NORA JEAN 8RUS0/JAMES SOLBERG/COREY STEVENS LITTLE BOBBY & THE STORM/BLUES TONIC making them run into one GENERAL ADMISSION / 4:00 PM Meg Cabot wrote The Prin- another. She's not going to fit www.FARGODl.UESFEST.com cess Diaries. As far as I was in with somebody's stupid idea concerned, that was one strike o{ a pattern, not going to be SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11* against her. And Avalon High some weak damsel in distress, PAPA ROACH w/IT DIES TODAY &• KILL HANNAH - was clearly marketed at teen and Lance? Not her type. ALL AGES / GENERAL ADMISSION girls. 1 love Arthurian Legend, In one clever twist after 6:30 PM PLAYERS CLUB* / 7:00 PM PUBLIC DOORS www.PAPAflOACH.com <- but a sappy romance retelling another, Cabot keeps her of it set in high school? The audience wondering whether WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 {AUAGGS) idea made me wince. Fortu* destiny is at work, or if some THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 nately for me, that wasn't this parents just a have bad.taste AN EVENING WITH book, not at all. in naming their kids. The 32 BELOW 2/14 - 8:00 PM SHOW///2/15 -9:30>M SHOW Elaine is the daughter of confusion and romantic ten- www,32BELQW.nfft two college professors, both sion build, until finally disaster of them medievalists, and strikes, and Elaine is forced to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16* she's not a big fan of anything get involved, no matter how SEVENDUST related to swords and chivalry, ridiculous she thinks the situ- w/DlECASTS LEGION ALL AGES / GENERAL ADMISSION WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK and that includes her name- ation is. The story, and your 5:00 PM PLAYERS CLUB* / 5:30 PM PUBLIC DOORS QM-MAUt tt»T. »/IOI her parents named her after expectations, get turned on www.SEVEN0UST.inlo MONDAY MARCH 19 2007 The Lady of Shallott, who their head, drastically, one last THE VENUE @ PLAYMAKERS K aw MMOO ">i> w SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 killed herself pining away for time. Meg Cabot proves with * Cfcurn 730 f%>,' Sfto. Sir Lancelot's love. Which, in imaginative writing and deft MARDIGRAS PARTY w/1 JOHNNY HOLM BAND Elaine's opinion, is a pretty pa- characterization why exactly AGE 18+ / NOLA PARTY FAVORS & BEADS thetic thing to do, So she's not her books get made into mov- 8:00 PM PLAYERS CLUB' / 8:15 PM PUBLIC DOORS www.JOHNNYH0LM.com happy when she learns that the ies, and why more than just local football captain has a best teen girls should care. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 friend named Lance and a girl- JUSTNTYME's FIERCE NEW- RUNWAY & DINNER SEATING ADDED RESERVATIONS 701-232-6767 ?:00 PM PLAYERS CLUB* / 7:15 PM PUBLIC DOORS 8;00 PM START

DOWN THE RpAO: MEG CABOT FRIt FES S3 - DJ SKRIBBLE RETURNS TO SPIN PLANET Y (AGE 18*-) SAT, MAR 3 - THE SPILL CANVAS (HOUSE OF ROCK-ALL AGES)' WED, MAR 7 • LAMB OF GOD W/TRIVIUM & MACHINEHEAO (ALL AGES)' SAT, MAR 10 * JARS OF CLAY VWNEEDTQB HEATH (ALL AGES)1 M0N» MAR 19 - MODEST MOUSE {ALL AGES)' ON-SALB2/10 SAT, MAR 23 - SPARTA W/MQN££M {HOUSE OF ROCK-ALl AGHS)* MON, APR 2 • 30 SECONDS TO MARS W/SAOSlN (ALL AGES)* QN-SALE2/9

FM's HOTTEST DANCE EVENTS

THURSDAY CLUB GO-GO GO-GO GIRLS FRIDAY PLANET Y AGE 18+TO PARTY

"ADVANCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT PLAYMAKERS & ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS CHARGE BY PHONE (701) 235-7171 OR ONLINE AT www.TICKETMASTER.com f

PRODUCED BYwwwJADEPRESENTS.com

JOIN OUR PLAYERS CLUB FOR MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING: EARLY ENTRY INTO EVENTS & FREE OFFERS {DRINKS / WIERCHI COVER CHARGE) IT'S FREE! SIGN UP AT TH£ PUYMAKERS WEBSITE, UNDER "EMAIL SIGNUP* www.PLAYMAKERSFARGO.com 12 February 9, 2007 The Concordlan

AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE MONKEYS OF THE WORLD

Hello, future leaders of the world.

We, the monkeys, just wanted to drop you college students a note to let you know that smoking is not at all addictive * In fact, you can smoke during college and quit with ease the second you So smoke up- It's not like- little cigarette is going to wipe out your species or anything. Ha ha! What a ridiculous thought that is! totally unrelated note think you humans are doing a great ^o"b of running the Earth;

we have no interest whatsoever in taking OT*«.P* Well, we'll let you get back to smoking now*

Sincerely.

I *

the

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT MOST STUDENTS WHO SAY THEY'LL QUIT SMOKING AFTER COLLEGE CANT, The Comordlan eporte February 9. 2007 13 Competing for causes this weekend LDS Snow football SIFE Dodge for Canoer

By LISAJOHNSON simple game of football, the "People are truly going to By ASHLEY HARTLEY to be an effective approach. "Nobody played dodge ball Sports writer cause for the tournament has get their money's worth," Sports editor Last year the event raised over in high school," Anderson It has been a chilly week a much deeper motivation. Gunvalson said $500, and they expect to raise said. in Fargo-Moorhead with tem- The tournament serves as The Fargo-Moorhead com- Instead of the usual pick about the same amount this SIFE has taken on this peratures drastically below the an LDS fundraiser. All of the munity is very supportive of up game of basketball and year. The event was so popular event as one of their main freezing point and blustery money that is received by the the event. Grocery stores like the gentle hum of running last year that many of the projects for the year. For those winds, but that doesn't mean tournament will be donated Hornbacher's and Sunmart treadmills, Olson Forum will teams who competed last year unfamiliar with SIFE, their you can't have a little fun in to help diabetes research, have donated food such as be overtaken by screaming returned for another shot at mission is to provide Concor- the snow; or at least accord- according to Rebekah Reiff, bottled water, granola bars, fans watching a high paced the championship. dia students with the oppor- ing to Concordia's sorority President of Lamba Delta cookies and hot cocoa. game not for the weak ot heart. Ten teams are lined up to tunity to make a difference Lambda Delta Sigma, This Sigma. Inspiration for the As for the winners the The second annual dodge ball compete in the big event. Look and develop strong leadership, Saturday LDS will be hold- tournament came from for- grand prize is kept secret, ac- tournament sponsored by SIFE for teams such as "The Rat teamwork and communication ing their 2nd annual Snow mer member Quinn Nystrom cording to Reiff, but she did and Relay for Life will take Tails," "Skillz that Killz" and skills. The dodge ball tourna- Football Tournament. The who is a type I diabetic. As a hint that the prize involves place this Saturday from 12:30 "Brew Crew." If you're a math ment fits perfectly with their tournament starts at 9 a.m. sorority the sisters decided to food and will be something p.m. until 6 p.m. in Olson major you'll want to root for objectives for the year. and will be held on the soccer be proactive in donating to that everyone will want. Even Forum. Teams from all over "DODGE!" and watch your "We want to develop a fields near the Jake Christian- a cause that affected one of if you aren't up to playing ev- campus will come together fellow classmates and faculty business atmosphere and sus- sen Stadium. their members. eryone is encouraged to come to let loose on the court and members from the math de- taining projects," Wittenberg Teams ranging from 8 to Last year the tournament out, cheer on their favorite support a worthwhile cause. partment show off their dodge said. 14 players pay a $100 entry raised approximately $1,000 teams and support the event. In addition to competitors ball skills. SIFE members see this fee on the Saturday of the and the girls are hoping to Following the tournament and spectators, Reed Stock, Rules for the game might event growing in the future tournament. The brackets match or even exceed that will be a semi-formal dance in DJ from KORD radio, will be be different than you remem- if this dodge ball madness are drawn up and from there goal. In addition to the tour- the Centrum at 9 p.m. which covering the event. ber from elementary school continues to catch on. it's all about layering up and nament there will be activities will be open to everyone free The tournament was but referees will enforce the "This had the potential to scoring some touchdowns. in the warming house near o( charge but will be accept- formed as a fundraiser for both rules of this game to make be a big event," Wittenberg Each of the teams are co-ed the field including Guitar ing free will donations. For Relay for Life and Students sure everyone will have a fair said. for the 6-on-6 football, with Hero II, music, refreshments LDS it's going to be a long in Free Enterprise. The entry chance. The champions will SIFE members also see this an equal amount of men and and a strong possibility of day of football, cheering fee for each team is $50 with each receive a t-shirt- event benefiting the Concordia women. The sorority itself is Dance Dance Revolution, and entertaining, according proceeds going to these organi- Dodge ball might not the community as a whole. posting up about three teams according to LDS members to Gunvalson. They will be zations. Todd Anderson, '08, most traditional sport, but "It brings the campus to- and is also receiving help Paige Gunvalson and Valerie working from 8 a.m. to about Ashley Fandrich, '07 and John when trying to come up with gether to support a good cause from neighboring fraterni- Bostrom. midnight, but it is a lot of Wittenberg, '08 are members an event, the creators wanted in a way that's enjoyable," ties Farmhouse and Delta Gunvalson is in charge of work for a very deserving of SIFE and are excited about to think of an activity that Fendrich said. Even if you're Upsilon, both from NDSU this year's warming house and cause. the fundraiser. would level the playing field not on a team everyone is en- Games are 30 minutes long is working to create a place "We wanted to take a dif- so experienced athletes would couraged to come and support with 15 minute halves and it's that will be entertaining for ferent angle on fundraising," not have an unfair advantage. a day of dodge ball. a simple game ot touch foot- all the teams and hopefully Anderson said. Dodge ball seemed like an ball Even though it may be a hang out, warm up and relax, This new angle has proven obvious choice.

Shorts Upcoming Sports Events: Men's basketball Feb. 3 Friday, Feb. 9 Jan. 31 The Cobbers wirf again in conference The Cobbers lose to Bethel again 1-7. Men's hockey @ St. Thomas, 7 p.m. The Cobbers lost to Mac action defeating Hamline 76-64. This puts Concordia at 2-8 in the Women's hockey vs. St. Thomas, 7 p.m. Junior Luke Linz scored MIAC and 6-13 overall. Saturday, Feb. 10 and had 11 rebounds. ib. 5 Men's and women's track @ CSB/SJU, 1 p.m. The Cobbers squeeze past Gustavus Women's hockey Feb. 3 winning 49-46. This puts the Cobbers Feb. 2 Men's basketball @ St. Thomas, 1 p.m. In more M1AC conference action the 13-5 in the MIAC and 18-3 overall. The Cobbers lose a close one at home Women's basketball @ St. Thomas, 3 p.m. Cobbers lost to Hamline 66-74. against Bethel 0-1. Sophomore Amber Women's hockey vs. St. Thomas, 2 p.m. Wrestling Malcolm stopped 16 shots. Men's hockey @ Bethel, 2 p.m. Feb. 5 Jan. 30 Men's tennis vs. Gustavus, 5 p.m. The Cobbers lose another conference Concordia defeats Itasca 37-10. Con- Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 14 game to Gustavus 57-80. Linz scored cordia won two matches by a fall. The Cobbers were not done yet as Men's basketball vs. Augsburg, 5:45 p.m. 15 points while freshman forward they went on to defeat Bethel 2-0. James Baldwin scored 12. The Cob- Feb. 2 This puts them at 4-7-1 in the MIAC Women's basketball vs. Augsberg, 7:45 p.m. bers are now 3-13 in the MLAC and Concordia loses to SW State 15-21. and 5-9-2 overall. Thursday, Feb. 15 3-18 overall. They are now 7-5 in dual meets this Swimming and Diving champ, meet @ U of M, season. 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Women's basketball Jan. 31 Men's hockey The Cobber women defeated the Ma- Feb. 2 calaster 73-52. Senior Annie Keeley In St. Paul, Minn, the Cobbers lose *Home events in bold scored 20 points. to Bethel 2-8. Sophomore Jeremy Boniface stopped 38 shots.

Tl ^ > I o o % Fri 70 73 —: Tl O O 70 73 7\3 70 Z^ Cl 70 3£ $ m ^ ^ 70 70 Z^ 70 dd< ^ ^3 m - NO Auto and W@ 14 Choices starting at T Ch«»*« Nochoa • CbUo ftoltono • Taco Salad 3 Z3 2 O < ^ Tamato & Brvchlladai * Poeo Loco * Mini Dear Bunllo On© Enchilada (with rlco * boons)* Combo Magnfflco is: m ^ -' Taco Ptader (largo taco, rico & boom) * Macho Combo 73 Mini Super Burrlio • Chicken Torfiflo Soup &> Salad 70 o o : finchKaldo, Chlto BoUono A Taco * Gueto Funtfido H 7a TO ; m r S TO From 9 pm to Close 73 73 Seven days a week! 0 7\3 70 O 70 SOI 3Sth St. South, Fargo 70 H www.paradlso.com CD rn

Optometrist Hey- - You're already reading the1 sports page. Dr. Kristin Engstrom Why not write for it? Dr. James Engstrom Come in for: You don't even have to begood at sports Dr. Stephanie Hesse - Eyeglasses to write sports features. You just have - Contact Lenses to be interested in them, and will- Fargo Wai mart (701)281 -2746 ing to talk with the people - Treatment and Management 4731 13 th AveS involved. Jo* m• v of Eye injuries and infections That's not too W d Dilworth Walmart (218)233-8335 - Pre- and Post-Lasik Surgery Care hard. So email w SI W" 1711 Highway 10 W [email protected] forj more information. '^Sir Many vision plans accepted. Present current student ID. and receive a discount on exam fee. 14 February 9, 2007 diversions The Concordian Barely There *TSK*TSK*T5K*

Boy Spotting with E and A

*TIE* RUSH* *TIE* *BRUSH* *T!E* -BRUSH* MARK ELTON

Concordia's Finest Dance Party

AJ PULSCHER

C. JAY

r *Single white female, non-smoker •Valentine's Day hater Hot tenor with soulful voice Une jolie fille cherche pour un with voluptuous figure seeks clever,! jj^dry sense bf humor seeks equally sexy man with homrne francais pour voyager a fun-loving guy for snow frolicking, seeks similarly /maligned great physique and strong bari- ParisJ gfafigigversaticfcaj long ues epistolary correspondence, and the mate (at cy; tone voice for loving midnight en ffl H pour hah-ebeau- I occasional lindy hop. duets in the music building. coupl I au lait,H fa ire un Knowledge of music theory peul Bptng. Cfl horn me and good taste in choir robes j prefefi Bnt a le go •dpec- & desired. cabll eWWcertain fi• rre sais [fch >-e female artist quoi." * Witty hopeless roman-j r 2 or so month *Shy single male with tic who loves kittens , Musr- le to hold long Quiet female with spontaneous, illogical 4.0 GPA and sound with mittens, seeking ccf1l ^r poses. Stupid [outbursts seeks adventurous prince charm- financial background easy-going, personable, ie pretty. ing with affinity for words and similar seeks woman with |hoys jjjg| non-smoking tall male skills". like for driving Cobber carpool cars. Must gentle sense of humor who must have com- -1769 NOT comment on driving skills. Hot who enjoys LARPing ^Bu5^c? mon sense skills and a British accents (fake or real depending on and a good sci-fi novel. *Single, sexy male with sense of humor moderately high level situation) preferred. Want to sweep me off] Costume-sewing skills and mad hot dance skillz seeks foxy of intelligence. Must my feet? E-mail [email protected]. I a plus. woman who enjoys fast cars and loud buy pretty flowers for music for cruisin' and making out.. this pretty girl.

Dazzling drummer seeks blazing bass player Genuine and practical brunette Sparky senior female seeking Single woman about to move across to round herjfhythm section. Mus?i>e able seeks sensitive male with good feisty, spontaneous, and roman- the country seeks fion-smoking man to lay down i funky bass h&fi&i*q put up grammar, curly hair and mad tic male to light her fire. Must with my p^<^^^^0)^j§3r^ W:Q music. guitar skills for rendezvous o( be intelligent, logical and left i who enjoys travel, tea, good books, Good conver mmmm [a!. E-mail movie-watching, coffee-house of center. Contact Photogirl at i and ballroom dancing. Knowledge of me at ashartli sample of crashing and ... other. [email protected] foreign languagc&fltfnust; sexy foreign your skills an* it you «wwe'11 set up a E-mail [email protected]. Table. Sec&ValenJrn^^ay I Spontaneous, tunny and sincere Single? Creative sweet 18-year-] I single female, 19, seeks a valen- old country music lover could! * Call ext 3826 to tine! email Betty at bchen@cord be for you! E-mail Erika at j receive writers con- edu, don't miss your chance! [email protected] tact information.

Holidays to Celebrate besides Valentine's Day Classifieds By DANIELLE HANCE Condo for sale! Bi-level, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, attached garage, all appliances, newly decorated, A&E Editor next to Memorial Auditorium. $89,700. Call 763-755-7700. Must see!

House for Rent: If you are still recovering from January's National 4 bedroom house in W. Bloomington close to 494, Hwy 100, and 35 W. It is perfect for Breakup Month, you may not be to keen on celebrating the transition after graduation for a group of friends. The location is central to most Valentine's Day. Seriously, 6 out of 10 couples break up in suburbs. The house has hardwood in the kitchen, bath, and bedrooms, a huge front and the January deep-freeze! But don't get depressed! This is back yard and a large attached deck. Will be available May 1st- $1600 a month. Please America. We have free choice, and it seems like everybody contact Concordia alum Aaron Marsh for more info 763-218-3059. is ready to declare their own holiday. Even the thumb has its own appreciation day! **YOUR CHOICE** Mint, bigger 1,2, or 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartments- variety of locations, amenities and Here are some other holidays to celebrate besides prices available.Call us today!! Scott- 799-5184.Marge, 236-8721, Harley- 287-1743, Tim-287-0S36,or Robyn-7 29-7 222 Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, most of these holidays are cliches about the heart, but at least they were creative. Sort Housing: of. First off (and definitely the cheesiest), is Heart to Heart One and two bedroom. Security, Heat-Water paid, Quiet, street assigned parking with Day. Yes, on this day, you should send your love to all the plugins. Cerified Crime/drug free housing. No pets. 701-371-7435 218-346-6584 people you have a heart-to-heart connection with. Nothing says love better than the Power Rangers Valentines that you Two Bedroom apt. Two blocks from campus. All utilities and wireless internet paid. 1-2 can find at dollar stores nationwide. students $600. 34 students $650. Lease begins June 1 For the next school year. Call Dan 236-1518 for more information. If a dollar is too much to spend on your loved ones, 3&4 BEDROOM HOUSES FOR RENT NEAR CAMPUS. Available May/June t, rent you can celebrate Hug Day, Hugs are free, so go ahead and reduction June-August. Email or call tor info [email protected] / (218)287-1047. squeeze your friends. Just don't squeeze them so hard that they have a heart attack! To prevent heart attacks, you can 4 bedroom 3 bathroom homes by Concordia and MSU. $1295. Neat and clean. celebrate Have a Heart Day. This holiday, of course, com- Homes have dishwashers, central air, garage door openers, etc. (701)729-1841. Owner memorates having a heart healthy diet. Go ahead. Eat some Cheerios. They cost a lot less than an ex- pensive Valentine's Day dinner. All those people eating those fancy dinners will probably have heart Help Needed: attacks from all of the artery