INSIDE: Pages 2-3: NEWS Pages 4-5: VARIETY HAPPY STUDYING! (AND CORNSTOCKING) Pages 6-7: SPORTS Page 8: OPINION THE CONCORDIAN VOL. 95, NO. 9 THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 – MOORHEAD, MINN. THECONCORDIAN.ORG

YEAR IN REVIEW In our last issue of the year, The Concordian’s staff chose to present some of the most defining moments for our campus and our community throughout this past academic school year. Enjoy the opportunity to read what you may have missed and celebrate a year well-spent! SGA LAUNCHES INITIATIVE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES ON CAMPUS

BY ANNA BUSHY is “room to improve” condom use [email protected] statistics and safer sex practices on campus. Students, too, are express- Originally published on March 27, ing their opinion concerning this 2019 topic and SGA’s initiative to sell contraceptives on campus. In 2017, over 2 million cases of “I think that [the initiative] sexually transmitted diseases were would encourage safer sex prac- reported to the Centers for Disease tices and give students the ability Control and Prevention. Concor- to protect their health in a more dia’s Student Government Asso- convenient way,” Lauryn Hinkley, a ciation is doing their part to com- first-year student, said. bat rises in STD cases through an David Kelm, another first-year initiative to sell contraceptives on student, believes that having con- campus. traceptives available for purchase Katelyn Jensen, SGA sophomore on campus is “incredibly impor- class representative, is currently tant.” working on this initiative, which If the initiative passes, Jensen she has been doing so alongside says that SGA hopes to have con- her fellow SGA senators and Katie doms available for purchase in the Nystuen, Health Services Coordi- Korn Krib and Cobber Bookstore by nator, since the fall of 2018. the end of the spring 2019 semes- Jensen, Nystuen and SGA’s work ter, but by the fall 2019 semester on the initiative is timely, as sexual- at latest. While Jensen has been ly transmitted disease rates across working to provide Cobbers with the United States are climbing. Ac- condoms since the fall 2018 semes- cording to the Centers for Disease ter, her work would not have been CONCORDIA COLLEGE SGA Control and Prevention, “nearly 2.3 possible before the spring of 2018. Concordia’s 2018-2019 Student Government Association executive team. million cases of chlamydia, gonor- Before SGA could officially start rhea and syphilis were diagnosed in work on the initiative to sell con- dent Affairs Committee, the Pro- ness program and Health Services If students are not currently en- the United States in 2017,” marking traceptives on campus, they had motions Policy was reviewed, and, are two on-campus resources that rolled in either of these classes and the fourth consecutive year of in- to grapple with Concordia’s Pro- as of April 12, 2018, the policy no offer information to students- re have questions about sexual health creases in these STDs. While STDs motions Policy, an endeavor that longer listed contraceptives on the garding sexual health and safer sex or safer sex practices, Health Ser- are not eradicable, condoms could began in 2016. This policy, found list of banned items. Thus, SGA was practices. vices is always willing to provide provide a means for lowering these in the college’s student handbook, officially able to start work on an Concordia’s Core Curriculum re- students with educational resourc- numbers. The CDC states that con- lists what products, services, activi- initiative to sell contraceptives on quires all students to take Wellness. es, referrals, and condoms. doms, when used consistently and ties, and substances can and can- campus. At this time, “pregnancy One of the units Wellness covers is “Students come in [to the Health correctly, are “highly effective” in not be advertised on campus. Prior related counseling and services not about healthy relationships and Services office] to talk about safer preventing HIV and STDs trans- to April 2018, contraceptives were provided by the college” was also sexual health, where students ex- sex practices, preventative care, or mitted through bodily fluids. listed among the items that were struck from that same list of pro- amine reproductive choices, con- where to go if they are concerned Concordia conducts a health not allowed to be promoted at Con- hibited items and services. traceptive options, and safer sex about STI/STDs or pregnancies,” and behavior survey every other cordia. Jensen credits Micayla Bitz with practices, and identify character- Nystuen said. year, which enables the college to “As a private college, Concordia doing “most” of the work that it took istics of common STIs. Jennifer Though the SGA initiative to sell gather data on the student body’s has the right to restrict on-campus to rewrite the Promotions Policy. Christofferson, Interim Director of contraceptives on campus hasn’t condom use habits during the last promotions that may run contrary Lisa Sethre-Hofstad, Vice President Wellness, admits that the course passed yet, Jensen already has a 30 days. Of the 664 respondents to the standards and policies of the for Student Development and Cam- has limited time to go through vision for the future of the initia- who had engaged in the sexual acts institution,” the policy begins. pus Life at Concordia, also played a this topic, as the course is only one tive. Jensen hopes that SGA will listed on the spring 2017 survey, After a push from SGA in 2016 role in facilitating the change. credit. Though, if students are cu- be able to team up with Nystuen to those who had “always” used a con- to change this policy “fizzled out,” “At my request, the Promo- rious to learn more about healthy distribute educational materials to dom were the minority in compari- as Brent Johnson, Assistant Direc- tions Policy was changed last year relationships and sexual health, students about sexual health and son to the sum of other answers for tor of Student Engagement, de- in order to make more room for Christofferson teaches Personal safer sex. Jensen would also like to each sexual act scribed it, SGA decided to try again sexual education and information and Social Health, a four-credit create more safe spaces where Cob- Katie Nystuen, Health Services in the spring of 2018. After pre- dissemination about contraception course that she says covers the top- bers can feel comfortable asking coordinator, believes that there senting their argument to the Stu- to our students,” she said. The well- ic in “much greater detail.” questions about safe sex. BUSSIE’S ‘LOVE WITHOUT LIMITS’ URGES COMPASSIONATE LIVING BY ANNA WEIER cooperation. she teaches. It’s very discussion upon reading the manuscript, told “How hard she had to fight for [email protected] “The main mission of my office based. Though she’s writing a book, Bussie that they loved everything, this book to be published proves is to foster a deeper and more com- it almost sounds like a discussion except the chapters about “the how important the lessons in it are,” Originally published on September passionate understanding of one with the reader. She’s engaging, and gays and the Muslims,” according Selland said. “It’s easy to get bogged 13, 2018. another across traditional bound- with her writing style, she usually to Bussie. They had rewritten and down with all the ways that we need aries. Which is really cool, because starts a chapter with a story that we edited the chapters in question, ul- to be better people, but it’s also On Aug. 20, 2018, Concordia’s when I wrote this book I realized can all relate to,” Selland said. timately combining them into one packed full with stories of hope.” own Dr. Jacqueline Bussie released it completely grew out of the work Sophomore Kayla Zopfi, -an chapter. Bussie herself has inspired many her new book, “Love Without Lim- that I do here,” Bussie said. other one of Bussie’s students, is a “I looked at the title of the brand of her students to love without lim- its.” Written in a memoir style and Those that have been influenced Political Science major and Social new chapter. In all capital letters, its, by simply getting to know them rooted in theology, “Love Without by Bussie’s work have anticipated Activism and Interfaith minor. Like it said “Others.” The whole point and providing valuable life lessons Limits” explores what radical love the book’s release and read it within Selland, Zopfi drew valuable les- of the book was to not view other through teaching and building rela- looks like — love without excep- the first few days it was available. sons from the book. human beings as others, but as our tionships. tions. Though there was controver- One of these people is sopho- “It takes so much practice to brothers and sisters. It was not even “She says “Hi, how are you do- sy during the publishing process, more Karin Selland, a Global Stud- have compassion for people, and really a choice,” she said. ing?” and it is so intentional. She Bussie was supported by friends, ies major and Interfaith minor, who to love people unconditionally. The Bussie then told her publisher really cares. She has an incredible family, students and community developed a close relationship with earlier you start, the easier it is. that she did not agree with the capacity for human interaction, and members. At the end of the sum- Bussie over the course of her fresh- Starting with the young people is changes and was subsequently a capacity to love people she doesn’t mer, she was able to share her mes- man inquiry seminar last year. This such an important idea with what- fired. She was unsure of what to do even know. And that makes her so sage of love with the world. year, she is a teacher’s assistant for ever reformation or change you next, until a friend inspired her to special. She really leads by exam- In addition to being an author, that same course, and believes that want to make, because they’re the tell her story and speak out. After ple,” Zopfi said. speaker and professor, Bussie is “Love Without Limits” has a lot to ones who are going to make it live,” her Facebook post containing the “Love Without Limits” can be also the Director of the Forum of offer college students. she said. details of the book’s journey went purchased at the college bookstore Faith and Life at Concordia. Within “I think that Dr. Bussie’s writing But the recent success of “Love viral, a new publisher picked up the and most major retailers. that position, there is much empha- style is so easy for anyone to access, Without Limits” did not come with- book and it was released in August sis on both interfaith and intrafaith because she writes exactly the way out a fight. The original publisher, of 2018. 2 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org •April 25, 2019 NEWS ` Bias intervention response team formed to educate and respond

BY BRITTNEY VANCE dents have been asking for… it’s women are represented on the team, BIRT is also committed to pro- [email protected] something we’re interested in as as well as people with experiences viding resources to students to work well,” she said. “I’m certainly invest- with faculty and students. through bias experiences they en- Although diversity has long been ed in the work and interested in and “One aspect is gender,” Antonio counter, as well as update policies to THE CONCORDIAN a Since the first time “It’s okay to be committed to the team.” said. “But there’s also the racial or reflect the values of the college. Address white” posters were spread around Having BIRT isn’t the only criti- ethnic diversity that can be helpful “We want to respond and pro- 901 8th St. S. FPO 214 campus, students have wanted some cal part of responding to bias. Ease depending on the kinds of bias hap- vide resources for students to work Moorhead, MN 56562 way to prevent these incidents from of reporting and quick response pening on campus. I’m pleased the through their experiences,” Antonio happening. When the posters were times are other aspects that the team co-chairs represent many elements said. “BIRT will also do things like posted for a second time, students thinks is crucial. of diversity.” provide diversity training to help Email demanded a response from college “Anyone from the college can file Now that BIRT is created, it is fo- minimize these occurrences. BIRT [email protected] faculty and staff. Luckily, by that a report,” President Craft said. “The cused on finalizing new policies and isn’t just an entity to react, but a life- point, a team of faculty was almost reporting is central and streamlined, receiving and responding to reports. giving group. We want to support ready to respond: BIRT. which means responses can occur So far, six reports have been made to and help when people have had un- Website BIRT, or the bias incident and faster.” BIRT. fortunate experiences.” theconcordian.org response team, is a group of faculty BIRT as a team won’t always be “Just because BIRT is created Faculty, staff, and students are and staff members that collects re- the respondents to the reports, but it now doesn’t mean we don’t have encouraged to report incidents to ports of bias incidents and responds gives students people to get in touch things to do,” President Craft said. BIRT. Reports can be made anony- to them in a pre-planned manner. In with if they wish to make a report in “The hope is that as the reports come mously if desired. To report in per- Editor in Chief the spring of 2017, President Craft person. BIRT also reviews every re- in we get a better understanding of son, contact Edward Antonio or Emma Garton commissioned Edward Antonio, the port as a team to make track the re- ourselves and strengthen the resolve Lois Cogdill. To report online, go chief diversity officer, to create a re- ports and make sure an appropriate to uphold the rights of everybody on to http://concordiacollege.edu/si- News Editor view of the current policies on bias, response is given to each. campus.” lentwitness. Brittney Vance discrimination and student con- “BIRT keeps a record of incidents and tracks them, it’s important for duct. To be an effective review, the Opinion Editor document needed to include various tracking the campus climate,” Anto- Mariah Norell people, such as the dean of students nio said. and the head of human resources. A President Craft agreed. group of people worked on the docu- “It’s important for if we need to Sports Editor ment, and those people have now promote things we haven’t been do- Eli Swanson become BIRT. ing so far,” President Craft said. “By Originally, the people working on tracking the reports, we can get a Variety Editor the document weren’t necessarily go- deeper understanding and clarity on Annie Weier ing to be the people on the response what’s happening on campus.” BIRT as a group wouldn’t be ef- team. However, Antonio noticed the Photo Editor potential because of the experience fective if the people who are a part Anna Knutson of the people in the group. of it weren’t committed and experi- “I looked carefully at who was enced. President Craft said the rea- around the table,” Antonio said. son he was drawn to Antonio and Web Editor “And it struck me that these people Cogdill as co-chairs was because of Emma Garton have tremendous experience and are their great experience with students playing important roles in this col- and faculty. Business Manager lege.” “I know that Lois has long-stand- Puthy Kun Antonio proposed to President ing experience and gifts in working with people whose lives have been Craft that those people become the Advertising Manager members of the team, and President disrupted,” President Craft said. Treyton Austvold Craft readily accepted. “And Edward has that same type of Lois Cogdill, the dean of students, experience in other settings.” is also the co-chair of BIRT with An- Because of the nature of BIRT’s Advisor tonio. Cogdill said she has heard the purpose, as well as the values the Erin Hemme Froslie college holds, diversity is of great students’ requests for a team like CONCORDIA COLLEGE importance to President Craft and BIRT. Edward Antonio, the Chief Diversity Officer, was commissioned to re- “To have BIRT is something stu- the members of BIRT. Both men and view current bias, discrimination, and student conduct policies in 2017. About Us The purpose of The Con- cordian is to affirm the mis- sion of Concordia College by Conservative speaker Bay Buchanan’s cultivating thoughtful and informed students, faculty and staff through the awareness visit to campus sparked controversy and discussion of college, local, national and world affairs. 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It’s important to recog- many other conservatives argue that “political ceived by conservatives in the audience, she alien- nize this so we can understand what is driving our correctness” is simply an intimidation tactic used ated some more liberal-leaning students. politics, and what our President is all about.” by the left, liberals argue that potentially offensive “I appreciate hearing thoughts from both sides Buchanan attributed Trump’s rapid popular- language perpetuates stereotypes against disad- of the aisles,” said student Alex Conner. “But some ity to his lack of political correctness, and fur- vantaged groups, and can encourage discrimina- of the things she said about immigration and ‘fake thermore his “insight and courage” to speak out tion against minorities. This became a heated de- news’ seemed kind of ignorant.” against elitism. She notes that before Trump was bate at Concordia following the display of several It was a unique opportunity for the college to elected, there was a sense within the republican “It’s Ok To Be White” posters across campus. host a conservative speaker. While Buchanan’s party that misspeaking could cause controversy, One student was particularly concerned with opinions may have divided the audience, it is im- hurt feelings and possibly divide the party. How- this issue, characterizing the administration’s re- portant for the student body to receive a diverse ever, Buchanan says that this created problems sponse as “borderline censorship.” array of influence. theconcordian.org •April 25, 2019 THE CONCORDIAN 3 NEWS Disability awareness event raises student consciousness on campus

BY HALIE WEAVING these services is Sadie Mendenhall- place to make sure that in the case [email protected] Cariveau, who has post traumatic of a fire alarm, or any other evacua- stress disorder along with a physical tion, she has two people that will as- Originally published on September disability that was sustained from sist her in these instances. In these 27, 2018 a injury in the military, as well as cases, faculty, staff and residential degenerative disc and joint disease. assistance are used as a last resort Although National Disability She talks about how student events to help. Hannah also said she finds Month is in October, Concordia is are not set up in a way that makes people assuming that she can do making sure the students on cam- it safe for people with disabilities to less than she actually can, rather pus get a jump on being informed. maneuver in a secure manure. than pushing her to what she can According to Census Bureau Re- “There are many times that I do. ports, 1 in 5 people have a disability have had to miss class because of Hanson spoke of different social in the United States. Some disabili- weather conditions making the situations where there have been ties can include vision impairment, grounds unsafe. I have missed class preconceived notions of being in hearing impairment, mental health events and campus events because a wheelchair. He spoke of conde- conditions, brain injury, autism of my PTSD,” Mendenhall-Cariveau scending behavior and people act- spectrum disorders, physical dis- said. ing overly nice to him. ability and intellectual disabilities. In order to bring more aware- “Treat people like me with the On campus, the Counseling ness to campus, on Sept. 25 at 7:30 same respect you treat everyone HALIE WEAVING and Disabilities Center is located p.m. in Barry Auditorium, there else,” Hanson said. A total of 14 people attended the discussion at the disability awareness in Academy 106. Here, students was a student lead discussion held He also spoke about the Park Re- event. are able to seek accomodations for by sophomore Hannah Papenfuss gion elevator glitching on the first their documented disabilities. The and freshman Noah Hanson. In this floor and not being able to use it this discussion. While the discus- agreed that this is one of the biggest mission statement of the disabil- discussion, they each spoke about right away, which brought attention sion was fast-paced and there were issues on campus, along with the ity office states, “The mission of the how their mobility in a wheelchair back to Park Region being the only many questions asked, this is still winter conditions and pavement of Concordia College Disability Ser- has impacted their lives on campus dorm with an elevator in it. Hanson an example of the lack of awareness sidewalks. vices office, in partnership with the with both social situations and in- also touched on people walking on on campus. “We are invisible, as students, college community, is to create an frastructure. eggshells around him. Papenfuss and Hanson both as staff, as people because people accessible, inclusive campus where Papenfuss spoke of an instance “Just because I’m in a wheelchair agreed that while they want the rarely have to slow down or want students with disabilities have an where a fire alarm went off in her doesn’t mean you can’t tell me I’m campus to be more welcoming to to slow down for us. It would help equal opportunity to fully partici- dorm at 4 a.m. and she was left wrong. See me as a person, not by disabled people, they also want the if the campus was more aware as a pate in and benefit from all aspects stranded in her room because no my wheelchair,” said Hanson. campus to be welcoming to the cur- whole,” said Mendenhall-Cariveau. of the educational environment.” At one was there to assist her into her Overall, this event will hopefully rent residents as well. When asked For information or to book an the office, anyone is able to make an wheelchair. have made awareness more com- what they could change, Hannah appointment for accommodations, individual appointment with Mat- “We put guilt on the people with mon on campus in order to help simply said, “A way to eat indepen- visit the Counseling and Disabilities thew Rutten in order to determine the disability rather than on the in- our fellow students with disabilities dently in (Dining Services).” As it Center in Academy 106 or call 218- eligibility for accommodations and frastructure,” she said. to have a safe, and enjoyable time is now, the shelves in the serving 299-3514. services that are offered. When she went to the disability at Concordia, although there was a areas are too high for both Han- One person who benefits from office, she left with a buddy plan in low attendance rate of 14 people for nah and Noah to reach. They both

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4 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • April 25, 2019 VARIETY Faculty art show features variety of styles BY ANDREW RUDSER ing, which helps contribute to the [email protected] show’s quality. “There’s certainly been a wider Originally published on Febru- variety of themes that people are ary 28, 2019 willing to address, so I’d say it adds more depth to the content,” While hiking through the said Hilgers. “When faculty are woods, Concordia adjunct in- willing to step out of their area of structor Dwight Mickelson came expertise and take more chanc- across a tree that struck him as es, it shows that the spirit of the odd. The tree was peculiar, pos- show has really opened up more.” sessing a narrow body with thin However, all of the profes- umbrella-shaped branches—al- sors had a variety of approaches most characteristic of the struc- in preparing for the show. While ture of a human nervous system. some of the artists displayed col- Although many others would lections which shared a theme, have simply walked past the tree, others decided to show more ab- Mickelson cut, painted, and dis- stract work. All of the artists had played the tree at the annual fac- to decide how they would address ulty art show at Concordia. While this representation when produc- many students claim to know ing their pieces. their professors, this is just one “I’m not trying to force a con- of the countless experiences that cept on anyone, I just want to pro- nobody knew about. vide an experience,” said Mickel- Art professors at Concordia son, who is an adjunct instructor had an opportunity to display or 3D and sculpture design. their pieces at the annual faculty One important aspect of the exhibition in the Cyrus M. Run- exhibit was how it was free to ning Gallery. Although not re- view and open to everyone, quired, it is generally expected meaning that any student had the for each faculty member to sub- opportunity to view the faculty’s mit work. The exhibit is located work. The professors who partici- CONCORDIA COLLEGE in the Olin Center, and features pated in the show agreed about Chris Mortenson discusses his photos taken on the Iron Range in Minnesota. recent work from design profes- how important it was for students sor and department chair Heidi to have a chance to see their own be done to help students become never have attended an art show gaged in the art community. Goldberg, ceramics professors work. further engaged. Most of them before, which means they are The show was especially ben- Ross Hilgers, assistant photog- “I’m always excited for this were optimistic about the poten- able to participate in a new ex- eficial to students in the art de- raphy professor Chris Morten- show, because it gives me a tial to raise awareness. perience for the first time. By ad- partment, giving them a chance son, assistant design professor chance to show work that dem- Current assistant gallery direc- vocating for the art community, to not only develop their tech- Lindsey Brammell, adjunct 3D/ onstrates my passion and area tor Katelyn Mitchell spoke of the Hilgers believes that students can nique as artists, and also helping sculpture instructor Dwight of expertise,” said Hilgers. “It’s art department’s ongoing efforts help spread the word themselves. view art more passionately. Art Mickelson, and adjunct paint- symbolic for students to view my to raise engagement by spreading “I think that the more that student Kaitlin Molden agrees, ing instructor Jonathan Rutter. work, because art isn’t just some- more artwork around campus. happens, people would be more and understands how important A public reception was hosted thing I teach.” “Something we’ve been work- likely to seek out art on their own it is for art students to see their on Jan. 24 to commemorate the Mickelson spoke about the ing on is making art more acces- rather than being forced to,” said faculty’s work. event—one that has been held an- importance of bringing in voices sible to students around cam- Hilgers. “It’s really helpful to see your nually for several decades. from outside of campus. pus,” said Mitchell. “Besides our Mickelson notes that the art professor’s work. It gives you The faculty show is a strong “It’s really fun to invite com- main gallery, we have a display department engages in many a different perspective on how tradition in Concordia’s history, munity members and have them in the Park Student Leadership collaborative projects with stu- they view art, and it can help you and professors recognize its im- meet students,” he said. “We kind Center that features more stu- dents from other fields. He re- shape your own style when work- portance by bringing new ideas to of live in a bubble on campus, and dent artists, along with another called one example of when 3D ing,” said Molden. the table every year. Hilgers is a the dialogue is more interesting in the Offutt School of Business. design students worked together Even though the mounting ceramics professor who has been when others participate.” Just having art around campus with others from a biology class of the exhibition itself has not participating in the show for over Even though the gallery was helps spread the word.” to research native prairie flow- changed over time, it’s exciting 21 years, and he described how available for the public to view, Professors have also made ers. The descriptions provided by to see how there are always new professors in the department the Cyrus M. Running Gallery is an effort to bring the student the biology students helped the ideas that professors are bringing have changed their approach to out of the way for most students body together using their own design class produce their own new ideas to their work, allowing the show over time. He acknowl- walking through campus, raising courses. For example, Hilgers model of the flower later during the student body to better enjoy edged that while the structure the issue of accessibility. Many teaches a PEAK course which has the course. Mickelson hopes to do the show. and organization of the show has people heard of the show, but a requirement for its students to more of these collaborative proj- not changed much, the nature the professors in the art depart- bring another student to an art ects in the future, as they can help of the art itself is always chang- ment recognized that more could exhibit. The other student can other students become more en- Woodlands and High Plains Powwow features tri-college collaboration

Americans attain bachelor’s de- pottery, beadwork, and clothing grees and 17 percent attain asso- from vendors; and eat authentic ciate’s degrees. American Indian fry bread tacos. While the WHPP celebrates AJ Jennissen, a first-year stu- the educational achievements of dent at Concordia, was able to American Indian students, it also experience these aspects while serves the purpose of providing attending his first-ever powwow an opportunity for Tri-College at the WHPP. students to learn about American “I felt I learned a lot just by be- Indian culture and gain valuable ing able to experience a different perspectives. culture that I don’t get to see ev- “Inclusive and global perspec- ery day,” Jennissen said. tives within students is not only While Ruth Anna Buffalo, the necessary: it’s mandatory,” Pi- first Native American Democratic geon said. “As students are out woman elected to the North Da- operating and working in a global kota Legislature, was unable to society, it’s good to have not just attend the WHPP this year, she awareness of some cultures, but has attended it before and speaks direct experience with various fondly of her experiences. Her ethnicities, genders, religions, earliest memory of the WHPP and all types of identities.” was when she was honored as the Along with offering a cultural head woman dancer when she experience to college students, was in high school. At that time, the WHPP also serves to educate she received her first eagle plume. community members of all ages Buffalo also speaks of the im- and backgrounds about Ameri- pact that Native American cultur- can Indian culture. al events like the WHPP have on The 30th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow took place on March 30, 2019. Delores Gabbard, member of the community as a whole. the WHPP planning committee, “These events build a better emphasizes this purpose. understanding of who we are BY ANNA BUSHY dia, MSUM, NDSU, M State and “The reason that this powwow “I think it’s really important as human beings and provide a [email protected] NDSU, collaborate with one an- started was to support American for community members to come brave space for people from all other to plan WHPP. The tradi- Indian students and honor them to the powwow to participate in walks of life to enjoy communi- Originally published on April 11, tional powwow attracts dancers as they graduate, so that’s the the Native American culture and ty, food, music, dance, art, and, 2019 and spectators from across North reason that the powwow is [at to learn about their traditions,” above all, laughter,” Buffalo said. Dakota, South Dakota, Minneso- a Tri-College campus],” Pigeon Gabbard said. “It is truly good medicine.” On Saturday, March 30, an ta, Montana and Canada. While said. Spectators were able to partic- While the WHPP will not be estimated 3,000 people from all the event was held at Concordia According to the Postsecond- ipate in and learn about Ameri- occurring again until next year, walks of life gathered in Memori- College this year, the Tri-College ary National Policy Institute can Indian culture first-hand at there are many more opportuni- al Auditorium at Concordia Col- University campuses take turns (PNPI), Native Americans of both the WHPP. Audiences had the ties to experience all that a pow- lege for the 30th annual Wood- providing a venue for the event. American Indian and Alaska Na- chance to see over 250 dancers wow has to offer. Lists and in- lands and High Plains Powwow Jered Pigeon, a WHPP plan- tive ancestry comprise only one perform traditional dances; par- formation about local, upcoming (WHPP), hosted by the Tri-Col- ning committee member and the percent of the U.S. undergradu- ticipate in special dances; listen powwows can be found on drum- lege University. director of diversity and inclusion ate population and less than to drum circles; play educational hop.com or powwows.com. The Tri-College University at MSUM, says that the WHPP’s one percent of the U.S. graduate hand games; purchase authentic campuses, consisting of Concor- location at a Tri-College campus student population. Of the data American Indian crafts, jewelry, is significant. available, 10 percent of Native 5 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • April 25, 2019 VARIETY Fargo film festival a success for all

BY ANDREW RUDSER personal favorite was the March movies anymore. However, Carl- and raised in Fargo, the award commented on the movie’s sig- [email protected] 19 screening of “Bathtubs Over son opposed this sentiment. meant even more. nificance before the discussion. Broadway,” a 2018 work that “At a film festival, you get to “I’m honored to be remem- “It’s become one of the most- Originally published March 27, won the festival’s award for Best see amazing world-class content bered as a Fargo native,” he said quoted films of the generation,” 2019 Documentary Feature. The co- that may never get displayed on at the discussion, which was she said. “It really is the little in- medic documentary explores the television streaming services. hosted and conducted by Carl- die film that could.” “An amazing experience, history of industrial musicals- There’s a lot of experimental and son. Houseman spoke about how across the board.” -shows that are performed inter- student work that gets shown, Carlson recognized this con- the festival and its guests help This was how senior Danny nally by companies for their em- and it’s a completely different versation as a personal career bring more attention to Fargo’s Houseman described his intern- ployees in order to either educate feeling to share that experience highlight, acknowledging how community and culture. ship at the Fargo Film Festival, or entertain. with other people in a unique Edlund helped shape his ambi- “We have submissions from an annual event that showcases “It was the first event I was location. The dynamic is incred- tion to become a filmmaker. all over the world, and there are work from all over the world. able to go to, and it meant a lot ible,” he explained. “It meant a lot, not just be- lots of people who come from From March 19 to March 23, the to see months of hard work come In recent years, the festival cause he was so proud of his other countries too. There are festival presented over 100 mov- together. The subject matter was has become known for hosting hometown, but also because also special guests like the cast of ies at the historic Fargo Theatre, also really interesting, because it a number of Oscar-nominated he’s partially responsible for my Napoleon Dynamite and Richard bringing together critics, movie- combined my interests in musi- filmmakers. One of this year’s career. What he contributed to Edlund—all of these important makers, and die-hard fans—all cals and business,” he said. important guests was four-time ‘Star Wars’ lit a fire in me that led people who are investing in our out of a shared love for film. At the conclusion of the week, Academy award winner Richard me to where I am today, here at community and solidifying Fargo This year marked the festival’s winners were named in seven Edlund, a visual-effects producer Concordia,” he said. as an area that values arts and 19th showcase, and it has grown different categories—Animation, who has helped make some of the Other special guests includ- film,” he said. dramatically since its debut in Documentary Feature, Docu- most memorable scenes in film ed actors Jon Heder and Efren “The Fargo Film Festival is 2001. Although the event only mentary Short, Experimental, history. From the “Star Wars” Ramirez, who starred in 2004’s one of the best opportunities that received 30 submissions that Narrative Feature, Narrative trilogy to “Raiders of the Lost popular indie film “Napoleon Dy- our community has for arts and year, it currently averages over Short, and Student Work. Best in Ark,” he has been involved in a namite,” a movie that became an entertainment,” Houseman con- 300 submissions from 35 states Show awards were also featured, number of famous pictures. instant classic for both parents cluded. and 20 countries. The festival’s including overall Best Picture, Edlund was chosen as this and children alike on account It’s intriguing to contrast the growing popularity has encour- Best Director, Best Cinematog- year’s recipient for the festival’s of its quirky humor, memorable event’s current size and influence aged it to showcase a variety of rapher, Best Actor, Best Actress, highest honor—the Ted M. Lar- characters, and number of quot- against its humble beginning in events, including director Q&As, and Best Screenplay. son Award, which is given to able lines. While filming the 2001, and it will be even more a two-minute movie contest, and Greg Carlson, the director of those who have had outstand- picture cost less than $4,000, interesting to see what unique sessions with additional special film studies at Concordia Col- ing careers in film production or it brought in over $44.9 million improvements are made over the guests. lege, talked about how important education. The 78-year old came worldwide. The festival hosted a next 19 years. For now, however, Although Houseman firmly the festival is as an experience for to speak at the Fargo Theater on screening of the movie on March the festival stands strong as one believed that every event of the movie watchers. With streaming the night of March 22, giving the 21 and was followed by a discus- of Fargo’s most anticipated and week was incredible for its own services such as Netflix and Hulu audience insight towards his re- sion at the Fargo Theatre with essential events. reasons, he admitted that his on the rise, many people ques- markable life and career. Given the stars. tion the value of going out to see the fact that Edlund was born Festival director Emily Beck

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1.800.586.0365 Learn more at www.GoNovum.com 6 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • April 25, 2019 SPORTS New athletic leadership brings different thinking to Concordia a reason for many to choose Con- cordia out of multiple options. Greiner sums up the mutual feel- ing of, “just being able to tell Con- cordia is a family environment and that is where I want to be.” This dramatic transition in women’s leadership stems from the top of Concordia’s athletic de- partment with AD Bergeson. Step- ping into this role, Bergeson is the first female AD in Concordia Col- lege’s history and has already left her mark on the department. Bal- ancing work and home, Bergeson, has provided a wholesome example for integrating the Cobber family with her own. At the forefront of Concordia’s athletic department, this ideal of family is integral to the coaches, the athletic department and the players. Athletes like junior women’s soccer player Kallin Baarstad no- tice the importance of this focus on family as well. “Being with your team and coach everyday allows for you to get more and more comfortable, in turn creating a family that can support you in different aspects of life,” she said. Concordia College recently fos- BY TATE HOVLAND CONCORDIA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT tered a campus-wide initiative on Originally Published on October 24, 2018. Concordia welcomed several new coaches this year. diversity, which equal representa- tion of leadership falls under. As Januszewski, will be leading these focusing on more aspects of train- success and competitive nature. As the sun crawled down the Concordia has increased their em- varsity programs. This stark transi- ing in order to improve times for When asked about her team’s phasis, they have started making sky, the conversation around the tion in improving representation of both the men’s and women’s teams. focus this season, O’Shurak plainly crackling fire intensified. It had changes. Greiner understands and women is a major step forward for “She gives us a little more of stated, “Competition.” This simple agrees with the importance of in- been a long day of running, a mile Concordia, moving their ranking in push to show us that we can do a ideal already has enabled the Cob- swim in Little Mantrap Lake, and creasing the presence of women in representing female coaches from lot more than we thought,” Wick- bers to have a winning percentage leadership roles on campus. the group was exhausted, but still last in the Minnesota Intercolle- lund said. of over .500 and the team is ranked seemed to enjoy themselves. Look- “They say you can’t really be giate Athletic Conference to one of Januszewski is the first female third in total goals for the MlAC. what you can’t see,” Greiner said, ing around the fire, she noticed the the front-runners. coach of a men’s varsity team here The explosive start to numerous new faces; faces of new “so it’s like, how are we inspiring During her college career, Ja- at Concordia, but this doesn’t con- O’Shurak’s Concordia career is young ladies to be coaches or lead- friends, teammates, and athletes, nuszewski was highly accom- cern her. similar to Januszewski’s, as the but most of all, this was her new ers in their world if we don’t have plished, becoming “one of the “It’s just really exciting for me Men’s and Women’s Cross Country any on-campus?” family. most decorated student/athletes at to just focus on Cross Country and teams have had five team finishes Laura Januszewski, Concordia Changes in head coaches are NDSU when they made the jump to track,” she said. in the top five and two meet wins gigantic steps towards equality in College’s new Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division I,” according to the Other additional new female so far this season. These early im- Cross Country Coach, joined her Concordia’s athletic department, Concordia College Cobber Athletic hires include Women’s Hockey provements from past seasons are but Bergeson explains that in the squad on their annual trip to Park website. A two-time All American, coach Mo Greiner, Women’s Soc- an exciting indication for things to Rapids to prepare for the season. future, “openings are opportuni- National Champion runner-up, cer coach Rebecca O’Shurak, and come, and all of these new coaches ties for us to think differently, look The opportunity to connect with six-time school record holder, Ja- Women’s Golf coach Kari Wei- have bright futures ahead. her athletes while physically train- differently, while finding the right nuszewski was driven and success- dner-Ceniceros. Looking at their Each coach references the feel- fit for the position and program.” ing would allow Januszewski to ful during her four years across the resumes, Athletic Director (AD) ing of Concordia’s family in their propel the Cobbers into the 2018 Examining these recent hires, Con- Red River. Her mentality of “where Rachel Bergeson highlights the tal- team and community during this cordia’s athletic department did season. you start shouldn’t be where you ent, experience, and natural fit into transition. Integrating their new In 2017, Concordia College just that: find a balance of charac- finish… your goals should con- Concordia’s community. Cobber family and home family ter and expertise to lead the Cob- had one female head coach out of tinue to get bigger and bigger” is “It’s been fun to see our new together is the next area of success twenty-two varsity head coach- bers towards being more competi- ingrained into her personality and coaches immediately integrate into for these new hires. Januszewski tive in the MIAC and developing ing positions. Concordia’s athletic athletes have already noticed the our athletics family,” Bergeson elaborates that “If I can take my department has filled five head relationships that extend far be- effects of her leadership. said. kids: my home kids and my work yond the playing surface. coaching vacancies in preparation Junior Men’s Cross Country Their natural fit into the com- kids, and meld them together, that of the 2018-2019 academic year, Captain Eric Wicklund has noticed munity was a factor during the in- would be the next step for success and four of these new head coaches that Januszewski’s new mentality terview process, but a major draw for me.” This concept is at the heart are going to look a little different has pressured the team this year, for hiring these coaches was their of the Cobber community and was than prior years, as women, like A unique route to the cross country team

BY WAI PHYO TAN you,” Christensen said. “You have time to [email protected] think and forget about whatever is on your Originally Published on November 28, 2018. mind. If I’m stressed out or really anxious, I know I can focus on running to forget about Some people turn to sports for pleasure. whatever I’m feeling. That’s cool.” Some people turn to sports as an escape. With track season around the corner, Others, like freshman runner Nolan Chris- Christensen is working on improving him- tensen, start for very different reasons. self by putting in time in the weight room “A friend of mine who I used to play and improving his form. At the end of the baseball with kept trying to convince me to day, he knows that hard work is the only av- come out to the captain’s practices for cross enue to future success. country,” Christensen said. “He kept at it for “I think I have a little bit of natural talent, a couple weeks until I locked his keys in the but if I wasn’t working hard, I would be at trunk of his car and had to show up to prac- exactly the same spot I was when I first start- tice as an apology.” ed running competitively three years ago.” The rest is history. Since joining the cross country team during his sophomore year at Alexandria High School, Christensen has competed at the Minnesota State High School Cham- pionship Meet and become a mainstay for the Cobbers. He routinely finished as one of the top three runners for Concordia dur- ing the cross country season this fall. While he admits it was difficult to give up his time on the baseball diamond, Christensen has found a new path in the running world. “When I first joined I didn’t think it was the greatest thing in the world,” he said. “As I started to run more I started to get into better shape and become a better run- ner.” That newfound love for running ul- timately led Christensen to Concordia, where he helped the Cobbers to a seventh place finish at the MIAC cross country meet in October. But running isn’t about winning for this freshman. CONCORDIA SPORTS INFORMATION “For me, it is peaceful to be out when it’s Nolan Christensen just you and the trail or the road in front of 7 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • April 25, 2018 SPORTS Bodybuilding teaches life lessons for Alicia Ciak BY WAI PHYO TAN Though she took home the trophy in her [email protected] first time competing, Ciak said her motivation comes from self-improvement more than any- Originally published on November 14, 2018. thing else. “My goal is to beat my previous physique Most college students loathe the thought of every single time I step on stage. Continuously being awake before it is absolutely necessary. improving yourself is the goal for every com- Not Alicia Ciak. petitor.” While others slumber anxiously before Her training plan focuses on three differ- waking up at the last possible second to re- ent categories of training. Push, pull, and legs. combobulate themselves before going to class, “When I go to the gym and it’s a push day, I Ciak is in the gym. do lots of exercises that involve a pushing mo- “I wake up at 5 a.m. and go to the gym to tion,” Ciak said. “Push-ups, shoulder presses, workout,” the freshman from Dilworth said. etc… to train my shoulders and triceps. On “I am doing an hour and a half for cardio on pull days I do a lot of pull-ups and lateral pull- top of weight training. Then I have class all downs to build my biceps and back.” throughout the day, speech practice in the Push and pull days are fine in her mind, evening, and then homework to do. I am up but Ciak’s favorite days in the gym are the from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. It’s a work ones most love to hate. in progress that I love working on. It’s just the “On leg days I just go crazy. I do a bunch of drive of wanting to do something I love.” squats, dead lifts, and all that fun stuff.” In between classes and extracurriculars, Her motivation comes from the hard work Ciak isn’t lethargically watching Netflix and and passion she puts into each and every one putting off her work — she’s training to be a of her workouts. bodybuilder. “I love the environment of the gym. You go Since tearing her hamstring while on the in there and do your work and come out feel- dance team in high school, Ciak has been ing motivated and happy.” working out and training. The end of her As an exercise science and nutrition double dance career has led to a burgeoning path in major, she uses what she has learned in class the world of fitness. in both her training and her coaching of oth- After training for nearly three years, Ciak ers. Ciak posts training updates and inspira- recently competed in her first official body- tional posts to her Instagram, where she has building competition. more than 1,000 followers. ALICIA CIAK At the NPC North Star Championships in She also expressed interest in competitive Alicia Ciak competing at the NPC North Star Championships in October. Burnsville last month, Ciak took home her weightlifting and potentially representing first win after placing first in the bikini cat- Concordia at the NCAA level. “When I first stepped in the gym, I was that transfer to everyday life. egory of her novice division. “I have a passion for lifting, so if Concordia completely terrified and knew nothing. Every “Bodybuilding, like so many other things, “I loved it,” Ciak said. “Competing was had organized weightlifting I would be very single day I had to tell myself to go back and takes time and commitment to succeed. Con- something I really wanted to do. I’m glad I interested.” keep getting better than the day before.” sistency is key.” had the courage to suck it up and submit the For those that are skeptical of her body- Along her journey, Ciak has found that “Be patient and don’t give up.” application. After that I just kind of went for building and progress in the gym, Ciak has bodybuilding can teach these types of lessons it.” one message: just keep going. 8 THE CONCORDIAN theconcordian.org • April 25, 2019

*Unlike the rest of this week’s issue, the opinion articles are being pub- OPINION lished for the first time this week. The Concordia Choir can be better portant to talk about. The discussion can’t Clausen demand discipline, attention, and we’re starting to, but as they say, it takes a stop now, and it cannot be limited to select time. That’s wonderful! However, I think village. institutions on campus. The way policies the choir can be better. It’s important to note that this isn’t a are written now, many of our organizations Over the past few weeks, I have started change that is going to happen overnight. on campus struggle to be entirely inclusive. conversations with Dr. Culloton and The It’s also not a change I can demand solely Whether it’s the theatre department, athlet- Concordia Choir board about changing from The Concordia Choir board, Dr. Clau- ics or student government, our collegiate some of the current policies of Concordia’s sen and Dr. Culloton. It’s a change I can de- institutions struggle both in language and choir ensembles to be more inclusive and mand from all of you. Over one-third of our policy to include our trans and non-binary accepting. My biggest concern is changing students are involved in a music ensemble. students. Personally, I have seen these is- the traditions about language and dress Over one-third of our students are partici- sues arise in one of our top musical ensem- code to accommodate and include our trans pating in these ensembles and traditions. bles: The Concordia Choir. and non-binary friends. In our ensembles, Over one-third of us have the opportunity For the 2018-2019 school year, I was a there is absolutely no reason that we should and the chance to help advocate for our member of The Concordia Choir. Overall, be using binary language, especially if we non-binary and trans friends. Believe me, it’s a great ensemble. We are a group of ded- have non-binary students within our en- this is a conversation I cannot have by my- icated individuals who truly want to make sembles. The sections of the choir can be self. My goals after this article are generally and create music. As a choir, we rehearse referred to as soprano, alto, tenor and bass, as follows: 1) begin the conversation about around 7-8 hours a week, memorize and not women and men. If it’s an all soprano- transphobic/homophobic language and learn copious amounts of repertoire and alto choir, it can be a treble choir. If not, it traditions, 2) raise awareness of these im- BY HANNAH KOSLOSKI commit ourselves to a two-week tour across can be a bass chorus, lower clef chorus, etc. portant issues, 3) acknowledge the efforts [email protected] the nation. The sound we make is beautiful. We also need to be aware of our dress of The Concordia Choir board, Dr. Culloton For some people, it is a group where they codes and adapt them to be gender neu- and Dr. Clausen in recognizing and chang- As it is, this is the last Concordian of the feel supported, listened to and respected. tral. No student should be obligated to con- ing these traditions and 4) ask for support 2018-2019 school year. That means it’s the For others, it’s not quite the same. form to a binary dress standard. If I want and understanding from the student body. last chance I have to play the “Conco Critic” While this may seem like a letter of per- to wear a suit and tie, I should be able to! This is a conversation we can all have. We and openly discuss my concerns about Con- sonal grievances, I really want it to be the If someone wants to wear the iconic early have the opportunity to make our ensemble cordia College and its organizations. So far, beginning of a conversation. I want The 2000s Britney look (skirt, tie, button up) on spaces more inclusive, welcoming and ac- it’s been a great run. I’ve had a chance to Concordia Choir to be an organization that tour, they should be able to! We can change cepting. We have the chance to change the openly engage in conversations about diver- thrives in every aspect of its existence. I al- our language to allow our students to feel traditions of The Concordia Choir to better sity, inclusivity and acceptance on campus. ready think it’s a beautiful place to make comfortable and accepted in rehearsals, in ourselves, our community and our choir. I However, I still think these topics are im- music. I already know the choir and Dr. handbooks and in dress expectations. And really hope we take it. Video of a train ride strangely comforting

BY LINDEN STAVE ride. It’s as if someone plopped a Once in a while, we hear the train’s have a good reason for most of [email protected] camera down on a train and let it conductor announce each stop the time I spend. I’ll wager most record for seven hours. One has to and welcome the new passengers, of you are in the same boat, I just watched a seven-hour admire the people at SLOW TV’s but other than that, just the rum- I mean you just did the only long video of a train ride. I suppose commitment to living true to their bling of tracks. About an hour in, thing more boring than watch- to be semantically correct I should name. And yet, all seven hours are I turned the closed captions on so ing a seven hour train ride: read say that I finished a seven-hour strangely compelling. I began to I could understand the conductor’s me describing watching it. As I long video of a train ride. I didn’t watch it as I thought the continu- greeting. In the monotonous rum- look back on the twenty years of strap myself to a chair and watch ous rumbling of the tracks would bling, a caption appeared: “[faint life, I keep thinking about time. it straight through. I did, however, help me drift off to sleep. And it laughter].” I listened more closely, Looking back, how did I spend over the course of a week, watch did, but as I began to watch it more and soon enough, I heard it again. it? Looking forward: how will every minute of “Train Ride From carefully, I began to appreciate it Then, even quieter, faint conversa- I spend my time? It’s easy to Bergen To Oslo” on Netflix. It’s more for what it really is. tion. As my ears adjusted to pick up criticize or doubt our own us- part of a series called SLOW TV, Immediately I noticed the the shadows of conversation, I was age of time (why the heck did a Norwegian production that, true placement of the camera, which overcome with nostalgia. It took I watch a train when I should to name, documents wholesome, is why it’s so compelling. The me back to childhood road trips, have been writing my religion commonplace activities like train camera is inside the train at the drifting off in the backseat while paper?), but it’s near impossi- rides and knitting in long-form front, looking out down the land- Mom and Dad’s muffled conversa- ble to allow ourselves to answer. how we should think of life. Not pieces of content. Like, seven- scape and the unending twin metal tion lazily drifted in and out of my The good news is that we’re young the starting point or the destina- hours long. Or in the case of their tracks that guide it. There’s an consciousness. It was so distinctly and we have a long time to look tion. Just looking out the window. “Telemark Canal” video, eleven ever-present glare on the wind- and genuinely human, it made me for answers to these questions. Enjoying the ride. and a half hours long. shield and on the top right corner, think of the irony in watching its The bad news is that it’s so easy For those who’ve read my piec- I suppose I should back up and one can sometimes glance passing beauty. to forget the good news. I keep es this year, thank you. It’s been a make sure we’re on the same page. reflections. The camera’s position Or something like that. Truth thinking about the faint laughter pleasure sharing my thoughts with When I say a seven-hour long vid- inside the train lends itself to cap- be told, I don’t really have a good on the train. Maybe that would be you. Best of luck on finals, and I eo of a train ride, it’s more correct- ture the sound, one of the main reason why I watched seven hours a better name for what the video hope you all have a summer of fun, ly a seven-hour long shot of a train reasons I watched this so intently. of train rides. Truth be told I don’t I watched was, and maybe that’s sun and growth! COIN coming to Cornstock this weekend like sardines in a sweaty tin, I Martin is currently touring with the the song, I just cannot. This fall, the upcoming album. Fans have cannot wait to take part in the ex- group as a stand-in bassist. while I was minding my business spoken highly of the new singles citement of this year’s Cornstock. Just two years later, the group in Anderson Commons, I got up across Twitter. On a fun note, 2017 The group formed in 2012 released their most recent album, to toast myself a sweet, sweet ev- Cornstock openers, and Minnesota while the (then) quartet attended How Will You Know If You Never erything bagel. As I made my way natives, Hippo Campus, are known Belmont University in Nashville, Try. Aside from the music, the al- to the bread station, I slipped on friends of COIN. In January of Tennessee. Chase Lawrence, bum cover offers creativity and art- an orange slice. Full on slipped. 2018, a fan tweeted COIN, asking, Ryan Winnen, Joe Memmel and istry. A classic gravestone is posed Ass hit the ground slipped. Like @COIN who’s an artist you have Zach Dyke were fellow students in a red room with red shag carpet. a scene out of a movie, a group of always wanted to collab with?” @ in a music theory class. Sharing The gravestone reads the album music students swarmed into An- COIN responded, “are we doing their love for music, they formed title, and a calla lily sits in a vase derson Commons belting “Talk Too this @thehalocline.” Ugh, I love it a group that quickly become pop- beside it. Birthday candles are scat- Much,” only stopping to giggle at when worlds collide. ular across the college scene in tered in front of the gravestone my dismay. If this was any of you, if This upcoming Saturday, Corn- Nashville. The group gained se- with a hand lingering above. The you see me in public, please never stock will take place in Memorial rious attention by Billboard and only way I can describe this album bring this up ever again. I get a pain Auditorium from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 Sirius Radio in 2015, with the art is ominous, and maybe kind of in my chest to this day whenever I a.m., with DJ Slick as our student BY CARLY ERICKSON release of their self-titled album, hot? hear this song. opener, Sa-Roc and Lauren Sand- [email protected] COIN. Their most popular singles The album is comprised of There has been a lot of talk for erson as our openers, with COIN off of the album, “Run” and “At- eleven songs. The most popular the past few months across the mu- as our headliner. Despite the trau- On April 27, located in Concor- las,” were highly acclaimed and re- hit off of the album, “Talk Too sic community as to when COIN matic memory I have with “Talk dia’s very own Memorial Audito- ceived heavy airplay. In September Much” pleased pop and indie fans will release their 2019 collection Too Much,” I hope that after Satur- rium, students and faculty will be of 2018, the groups bassist, Zach alike. Storming the airwaves, it was of songs. Since February of 2018, day, the rest of the Concordia Com- joined by the cherubs that comprise Dyke, left the group to work on pro- played endlessly during orienta- the group has released four differ- munity is able to rock out to it. Stay the indie pop group, COIN. Packed ducing music for other artists. Matt tion this fall. While I want to love ent singles that will be featured on safe, be fun and boogie! Christian values at Concordia need reform

BY JOSHUA FULLER while still keeping a balance of secular thought. son. [email protected] While Concordia is a Lutheran school, Concordia should not move to the very op- I am not advocating for all students needing to be posite end of the spectrum and become too re- “The purpose of Concordia College is to influ- Lutheran or even Christian to attend the school. ligious. The LGBTQ+ community at Concordia ence the affairs of the world by sending into so- First, that would violate the First Amendment, has long battled for equality at the school. This ciety thoughtful and informed men and women and second, it contradicts the very teachings that equality is a victory at the school, but would be dedicated to the Christian life.” The Concordia Christ gives to us. Rather, it is more about under- shattered if the school became too religious. Un- mission statement is the very threshold on which standing the baseline teachings and ideals that fortunately, there are still many Christians that the college operates, and gives an understanding Christianity offers. Many of these ideals have condemn and judge members of society for who at the ultimate goal of Concordia. However, in re- similar notions in all faith practices. Principles they are and who they love. This is not only a per- cent years, there has been much strife surround- like murder, stealing and lying are bad, and lov- version of the teachings of Christ, but an affront ing the statement “dedicated to the Christian ing each other is what truly matters exists in the to human dignity. Nevertheless, many Christians life.” With secular thought permeating society, it realms of various religions. What becomes more still do so, and religion is often shaped by people is not a surprise that this issue has arisen. The is- important are the smaller teachings and beliefs and not just the Divine alone. There must still sue stems from the college struggling to find it’s held by the Lutheran church. Volunteer work be secularism at Concordia, as secularism often gious. While I tend to err on the former, that identity in a sea of rising secularism in students. has long been a pinnacle of Christianity, and is is based in logic and reality, rather than faith does not mean Concordia should be a complete- This is an ongoing concern at many different pri- something that Concordia works hard to keep and belief. Both are necessary and I do believe ly religious school. We must go back to what it vate liberal arts schools across the United States. at its core. At the beginning of each student’s the school has done quite well to be welcoming. means to be a school based in Christian values. Many schools are becoming more secular and tenure at Concordia, part of orientation is going I know I cannot speak for every student at this It is imperative that we look at the teachings of less based in the original mission of the school. out into the community who are in need of help. school, but I have observed great acceptance and Christ about grace and tolerance and use that as Concordia has begun to fall into this pit, much Residence life, for all the criticism I have given tolerance for one another. That is the balance our guide to making this school more accepting. to my dismay. It is important that Concordia re- it, works hard in holding true to this value of as- that must be struck. And on the other side of the scale, the school considers what it means to be a Lutheran school sisting those in need. While volunteering is not Concordia is in a difficult position. On one must continue with good secular thought, chal- in the twenty-first century, and work towards something that is exclusive to Christian schools, side, you have alumni claiming the school is too lenging harmful religious notions that damage continuing to be more centered around the faith it is a more prominent thought for that very rea- secular, the other claiming the school is too reli- the school and the students who go here.