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NEWS New President pg.3 Green Concordia p.4 Hydration Station p.4 Concordia Dome p.5 Student Senate Election p.5 Dear Concordia University Students, Faculty, Greetings Concordia students and staff, Costa Rica 2012 p.6 and Staff, Poehler Lecture Series p.6 As we close out the spring semester, As another school year comes to end, I would What Comes Next p. 7 changes are happening all over our campus. We like to thank my fellow colleagues at The Sword for help­ say goodbye to the senior class as they move ing things go as smoothly as possible. We have all stood into the next chapter of their life, and we say together, despite the threat of our funding being cut, ARTS AND VARIETY goodbye to the man that has meant so much staff workers quitting mid issue, and Kristi complain­ Up! p.8 to this universit)^. Without President Hoist we ing about soccer. Now that I am graduating, I know Arthur Movie Review p.8 would not be the successful university that we the paper will struggle. Most franchises struggle after Senior Recital p.9 are today, to you, we say thank you. Next year losing their "face." The only way the paper wiU survive Local Food p.9 will bring a new senior class spending their fi­ without me is if it is renamed, Chloe s Cloud. This peri­ nal year on campus, a new President, and a new odical will contain at least seven articles by Chloe Tia- The Night Counter p.10 freshman class to welcome into our community. pale and a Cody Wilcoxson sport summary. P Holtz Vikings in the Attic p.10 Next fall we will again have Golden Bear sports and I had to get out of the ship before it downed. Un­ Season Cycle p.11 to watch, plays to attend, concerts, speeches, like Dido, I wiU not go down with this ship. Since I've Born to be Wild p.11 and art work. Our students will still be doing chosen knowledge over gold and wisdom over silver, extraordinary things. So as we say goodbye to you wiU be able to find me working for minimum wage COLUMNS this school year, look fondly on the memories some place, using my degree as a pillow. Here are my that were made, and the future that lies before predictions for this fall: Volleyball only loses 8 games, Chloe Taipale p.12 you. I will miss President Hoist, the baseball se­ football makes playoffs, and the soccer team, under a Chloe Weinberg p.12 niors Sam, Stock, and Nick, and all of the other new head coach, will be torn apart over boys again. On seniors that have become my friends. Good luck Concordia! SPORTS to all of you! Football p.13 Track p.13 Sincerely, ' Sincerely, Cody Wilcoxson William Lange Golf Teams p. 14 News Editor Sports Editor Softball p.14 Baseball p. 15

THIS PAPER IS A STUDENT PUBLICATION NOT AN OFflCIAl CONCOMHA PUBUCATiON AND THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE NOT NECESSARItY THAT OF THE UNIVERSITY, BUT Of THE WRITERS AND STAFf INVOIVEO IN THE PUBUCATION.

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i EDITOR IN CfflEF LAYOUT/DESIGN DIRECTOR ; Stephen Lybeck Kristi Loobeek COLUMNIS"I-S Chloe Taipale. t'.hloc Woinbeig, SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR Will Lange Briar-Rose Jacobson PHOTOGRAPHERS Briar-Rose .lacobson ARTS and VARIETY EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Savannah Nolen Connor Blacksher, Danielle Bredy, Sam Campbell, Keisey Dunlevy, PRODUCT ION ; Levi Gribbon, Laura Gunderson, Aaron Krason, William Lange, Sa­ Kristi Loobeek NEWS EDITOR vannah Nolen, Tara Rupiper, Bethany Saros, TG. Schoenberg, Arielle C. Cody Wilcoxson StimsoTi, Chloe Taipale, Victoria Vasterling, C, Cody Wilcoxson, Chloe FACULTY ADVISLR Weinberg, Charlie Wirth, Tia Vang Eric Dregni THE SWORD May 2011 ( csp.edu/sword 3 Board of Regents Elect New Golden "Papa" Bear Presidential Candidate Interviews Lead to Decision By Keisey Dunlevy

Concordia University's search for a new president has come to a close. The tiating, and true." Ries stated that he would start with that line of questioning "to Board of Regents convened on April 4th and elected Concordia's ninth president, Rev. inform all of our planning, our visioning... our tactical and strategic implementa­ Thomas Ries. Over the past month, the three presidential candidates. Dr. Donald tion would come out of that promise." Christian, Rev. Dr. David Kluth, and Rev. Thomas Ries, were invited on campus for Feedback from campus surveys was used to aid Rev. Ries' vision for Con­ interviews to share their individual visions for Concordia. cordia. He highlighted the fact that academic excellence was the most important The campus interviews are part of a new process to elect Concordia's next issue to Concordia University. However, he went on to say that "there's a lot of president. "While only the board members c£in vote, these visits provide members enthusiasm for a lot of things. But often times it's necessary to sit back and.. .focus of the campus community an opportunity to interact with the candidates and pro­ our vision... in the places that Concordia should be going in the next one to two to vide valuable input to the board members as they make their decision," said Dr. Carl three decades." Schoenbeck, a member of Concordia's Board of Regents. Each candidate has a unique The elements of Rev. Ries vision included academic excellence, to be vision for Concordia Univer­ spiritually dynamic, and an sity that has been influenced by orientation towards student their individual connection to growth and success. "The the university. main reason for this institu­ The first interviews tion to exist is to help stu­ were conducted on March 14th dents move into the next and 15th with Rev. Dr. David phase of their lives," Rev. Kluth. Ries said. Rev. Dr. Kluth gave "The campus inter­ a detailed presentation of his views were the culmination history and how growing up in of an extensive review of South Dakota has influenced the candidates' personal and shaped the way he is today. and professional experi­ He stressed the importance of ences and qualifications. his upbringing and how his The interviews provided an I>ersonal behefs in a superior opportunity for the cam­ Lutheran education, engaging pus constituencies to hear the learning community, hav­ from each candidate to see ing a community on fire for if there is a fit with Concor­ the Lord, increased visibility, dia's needs and challenges financial stability, sustainabil- today," said Dr. Schoen­ ity, and building institutional beck. The 17 members of pride would be reflected in his the Board of Regents used vision. the information gained "I believe that a presi­ Rev. Tom Ries has recently accept the position of Concordia's new president. from the interviews to de­ dent has an important role of cide Concordia's next presi­ developing, shaping, articulat­ dent. "We are confident ing, [and] selling'the vision of an institution but... it involves a collaborative effort that the Lord will use the election process to help us identify the next person to lead fitjm all of the stakeholders. It's getting to know individuals to help design what Concordia now and in the future," said Dr. Schoenbeck. Concordia St Paul needs. In the end, it's all about the students, in terms of providing Rev. Ries accepted his election as Concordia's president and will begin his them with high quality. Christian Lutheran education," said Rev. Dr. Kluth. presidency on July 1, 2011. "The election of Thomas Ries as the ninth president The second set of interviews were conducted on March 21st and 22nd with Dr. Don­ of Concordia University, St. Paul will be a blessing to the campus community and ald Christian. for him. His experience and vision of education will promote the welfare of indi­ Dr. Christian defined his vision by using his audience. He had the members of vidual students and the institution as a whole. In turn, the people of Concordia will his audience wnte down their vision of Concordia's future using one word or a phrase. enrich his life as they have enriched mine. I wish all God's joy and blessings," said After collecting the submissions. Dr. Christian spoke further on several of thprri, They President Hoist. included, "a light for Christ in the community," "Concordia St. Paul should be a place of Christian academic excellence," and "faith-driven learning." While he was not able Need ycxjr newspapers plkl^hep? to talk about every submission, he highlighted the fact that most of them were centered on academic earcellence. "The president's job is to ensure that you and others will want to send your children and grandchildren to Concordia St. Paul.. .that this is a place that you will be LILLIE SUBURBAN so proud of, it will have what you need for your children and grandchildren," said Dr. Christian. His definition of the president's job was on point with his audience's inter­ NEWSPAPERS, INC. est on academic excellence. The final interviews were conducted on March 28th and 29th with Rev. Thomas Ries. F/«iuf CJwiHED Fc^ TO Years Ai«> STILL GnowM^ Rev. Ries' vision for Concordia was centered on the process of finHing out 2515 E. 7^ AVfiNye what makes Concordia tick and building a vision off of that information. "Vision North Paul, MN 109 begins with promise," Rev. Ries said. He went on to explain, "that phrjise is real im­ Sr. 55 (651)777-8800 portant because it's not to design a promise, it's to actually look at yourself from this outside-in perspoliye and uncover what you do that makes you compelling, differen­ ¥WW. ULL1ENEW5, C OM May 2011 I csp.edu/sword THE SWORD IWihiiSiiS Concordia; An Endangered Specie? Colleges ore making the switch to green, but is Concordia stuck on its blue and gold? By Laura Gunderson Augsburg, Macalester and St. Thomas are just a few schools that are XCEL Energy has rewarded Macalester with over $75,000 from 1994 to getting recognition for their efforts in being more enviroimientally conscious. Not 2009 in rebates for its recommissioning and energy efficiency work. only that, they're saving considerable amoimts of money in the switch. Concordia has not converted any buildings to run efficiently nor has any of Sierra, the Sierra Club's magazine, named Augsburg College a "Cool the new construction in the past three years been "green." All that can be spoken of School" last August, making it number 102 out of 162 colleges and imiversities are a couple of minor projects happening on campus such as a light bulb recycling nationwide that have been ranked on their efforts to program, but no major movements have taken oflf. become more green. Others on the list are large schools, Jim Orchard, Head of Maintensuice at Concordia, stated such as Yale University and Harvard University. All last year that his goal was to have a recycling bin next to schools were ranked in 10 areas, such as energy supply, every gEirbage bin on campus; the problem is ftmding for waste, and food. the recycling bins and the small budget that maintenance is Augsburg had a perfect 10 for handling waste given. Many student groups have tried to supply the school on campus and was ranked high in administrative ef­ with bins, but fall short. forts, source of energy, food sustainability, and green Also, a recycling program does not work if some people do academic offerings. Their high ranking in waste man­ not follow it. With limited ftmding, maintenance does not agement was because 90% of campus waste was being have time to sift through recycling bins to make sure it is all diverted from landfills, composting is done wherever recyclable. At the sight of food waste, the recycling is more students eat, and by accompanying each garbage can prone to be thrown in the garbage dumpsters. with a recycling bin. Ariel Gittens '11, a studenfr^enator and member of Tri Pi How does Concordia compare? Currently, and Tetra Delta, attempted to change this with her Is God Concordia does not divert its waste from landfills, does Green? Class, taught by Rev. Carter. Her class performed not have a wide-spread composting program, and has research and tried to pass a proposal in student senate for a minimal recycling bins aroimd campus. Many of the recycling program. efforts to have better waste management have been initi­ An online student survey that they performed found ated by students, departments, or clubs. that recycling on campus is important to students. 315 of Not only does going green bring national responders said that they were more likely to recycle if bins recognition like Augsburg, but it can generate green of were in more convenient locations instead of seldom used another sort, money. spots around campus. Only 40 of responders said that the Macalester College, number 37 on the "Cool recycling program was adequate. School" list, reported saving over $1 million last year by making major adjustments Hearing these results, Gittens with fellow student and senator, Andy Fields, in energy use, the use of recycled products, reducing waste, and using electronic wrote a proposal for a $600 recycling program that would install two recycling bins resources. every year. Gittens said that the proposal was approved but the money was never Macalester has saved around $50,000 every year with new installations in transferred and the project ended. the Olin-Rice Science Center, which was once the largest energy user on campus. Many students want a change but it is not the students who operate the By installing censors on the lights and vent hoods, the building is now heated and school. Augsburg and Macalester are making great strides because the administra­ cooled £is needed. Macalester has changed the electric motors in the heating, cool­ tion is focused on improving the school enviroimientally, a topic that has never been ing, and ventilation systems to move at more efficient variable speeds. more relevant. Student Senate Invests in Water CU's Hydration Revolutionized By William Lange In the main tunnel under Meyer Hall, a new water fountain/drinking fountain/bub­ bler has been installed. This "Hydration Station" provides filtered water to all who pass by. The Hydration Station is also equipped with a motion sensor water dispenser for filling up water bottles, coffee pots, or whatever else your heart desires. The new fountain was paid for and acquired by Student Senate. Former president Austin S. Ertelt said the money was appropriated from "the student senate capital budget which is used by senate to help improve campus in ways the senate chooses to through proposals." The $1,212.97 unit might be the only one of its kind for a while. According to Mr. Ertelt,"In the 2010-2011 school year it isn't likely to see another water station com­ ing around, depending on what senate wants in the 2011-2012 school year you could see more." The hydration situation in Meyer hall is in dire need of change. The water pressure is so low that students often break the handles in hopes of increasing the pressure. But, !1» Concordia may have to wait until 2012 to see the change in aquatics. THE SWORD May 2011 | csp.edu/sword New Student Senate ^^Siail Officials Elected Concordia avoids dictatorship for another year By T.G. Schoenberg

The United States of America is one of the prime examples of how a demo(3-ac:y can allow a country to flourish. 236 years ago, our forefathers left England and fought the Revolutionary War against the redcoats and their tyrant leader, King George III, in hopes for a better life across the Atlantic Ocean. In a stunning upset, the original New England Patriots won; as a result, our country now has many freedoms afforded to it, including the right to vote. The students of Concordia exercised this right in March this year to elect the new members of the illustrious Student Senate. After being emailed an online ballot, the student body made their voice heard on who they wanted to speak for them on issues like budgeting, events, Want to Use the and improvements around campus. The ballots are in and have been counted. Here is Concordia's 2011-2012 Student Senate:

Concordia Dome? Student Body President: Dylan Olson Vice President of Representatives: Amy Abrigo All you have to do is ask Vice President of Senate Relations: Kyle Sorkness Vice President of Finance and Organizations: Sara By Bethany Saros Peterson Want to use the dome next month for a kickball game? All you have to do is Vice President of Public Affairs: Jackie Wiebold ask, says Cassidy Krueger from Events, Conferences, and Services—disproving the currently held belief that the general student population is unable to use the dome for Newly elected President Dylan Olson had this to say about his recreational activities. Suhad Masroujeh, an accounting major, said that she thought the dome was available only to the sports teams. "I don't heeu- much about the dome plans for the upcoming year and his excitement over the new officials: being used for other events," she said. "One of my plans is to make Senate internally and externally more The Concordia Dome at Sea Foam Stadium is used daily by Concordia Uni­ professional. This wiU benefit the students because when the Senate versity's athletic teams from 2-6, pm and from 6 pm to midnight, it is rented to outside is working together and working hard for students, the students win. groups. "Lejising out the dome is one of Concordia's biggest sources of revenue," Senate plans on making some updates in the Game Room and possibly Krueger explained. "But student activities come first." looking to 'remodel' in order to bring back the feel of a 'Student Union' If a student has scheduled a laser tag event in advance, the outside client One change might be to look into what Senate will be doing with the will have to wait. Students looking to plan recreational activities that eire a one-night event need to make reservations a month ahead of time. Intramural sports need to be Senate Room in the RLC. Since Senate has its own office, we may look planned a season in advance. Spring and fall are usually the dome's busiest seasons into offering that space to Resident Life. I have heard from the stu­ and so, Krueger says, it's important to schedule ahead of time. If one afternoon, a dents that they wotild like to see the Tunnel be open twenty four hours couple of students feel like kicking a ball around, they simply need to contact her. If again for many reasons such as: safety, doing homework, and having a there isn't anything else going on, she has no problem with letting them use the facili­ lounge space in the Game Room. I have heard concern from students ties. Another option is they can come every Friday for open dome time from 12-2:30 in this area, and there will be focnis put on this with more information pm. to come in the near ftiture. "The open times are usually made available on the CSP Connect eeirly in the semester," Krueger commented. "Students just need to check their pages." She Jilso "I Jim very excited to work with the 2011-2012 Student Senate said she was open to suggestions for different days for the free times if Fridays didn't Executive Board. Each and every one of them brings passion, commit­ work for the general student population. "They just need to come talk to me." ment, and service to their own position. For example, Jaclyn Wiebold There are some restrictions to student use—^the PA system is off limits out of took very detailed notes at our informal meeting that was not required respect for the surrounding commiinity. "It's one thing to use it for our sports games," of her. Kyle Sorkness informed us on some of the recent activity inside Krueger explained. "But every time we let students use it for recreational activities, we this year's Exec Board, which was very helpftil. Amy Abrigo gave great get complaints." While the dome is available to any student who wishes to use it, there doesn't ideas for our Senators next year and our Senate apparel. Sara Peter­ appear to be too much interest—maybe due to the lack of awareness on how to reserve son brings great leadership experiences with her past involvement with the facilities for an activity or students just don't find use of the building all that impor­ CAB." tant. Masroujeh said she probably would only use it for am on-campus club event—^not With a new University President in Rev. Tom Ries and a new for personal use. Since the dome is being taken down on April 11,2011, there isn't an Student Senate, the 2011-2012 school year should be an iateresting one immediate concern to get students to use the site for this semester. But if you'd like here at Concordia. Most likely, several things will be changed in an at­ to make a reservation in advance for a fall semester intramural activity, please contact tempt to improve the university but one theme will always be present at Conference and Events Coordinator Cassidy Krueger at (651) 603-6163 or email at [email protected] and remember to check CSP Connect at the beginning of Fall 2011 Concordia: democracy. for the open dome times.

r May 2011 j csp.edu/sword THE SWORD How to Escape another Brutal Winter: cosfaRica20i2 By Danielle Bredy Snow - the one thing those of us in Minnesota could do without for an eternity after the fifth worst winter on record. With warmer weather comes thawing thoughts of ending this semester and beginning our summers - hope- fiilly letting our brains relax somewhere along the way. But, before you let your mind idle into the spring sUde, consider your plans for next spring. Consider a spring semester in Costa Rica! Concordia University is able to send three students to study for the entire semester (January-the middle to end of April) in the capital city, San Jose. Professor Debra Beilke who is planning on traveling with the group to Costa Rica. Students wiU have the opportunity to live with families in the country while having the ability to take different classes like Latin American Literature, Film, Travel Writing and Spanish. Credits are transferrable through the Concordia University system and tuition is paid the same way you would pay regular tuition, plus a down payment. In addition, other Concordias across the country will be sending students from their schools. It's an easy way to in­ tegrate learning Avith a himger to travel. Concordia cur­ rently has students in Costa Rica, includ­ your shell and comfort zone and learn something about the world around ing Heather Huck- you. stadt, who is there Again, Concordia is able to send three students to Costa Rica, and this semester. It is a it's important to get information and applications in as soon as possible. great opportunity to Interested students are encouraged to visit the CALL Center located in the take classes £ind earn Luther Tunnel for information and appUcations, as well as staff members credits that transfer on campus. Be proactive: keep an eye out for informational meetings com­ to Concordia and a ing up as this semester draws to a deserved close. Flyers are already posted chcince to get out of around campus and there will be more to come. It could be the chance of a lifetime, so if you're interested, don't wait. The Poehler Lecture Series; Honored speaker Robert Hoist By Victoria Vasterling The Poehler Lecture series is, and has been, a series of lectures about faith and learning and how the two are intertwined. This year's Poehler lecture featured Concordia, St. Paul's Presi­ dent, Robert Hoist. Dr. Hoist chose to name the lecture "Faith, Learning, and Jesus' Prayer— Luke 11:2-4." The lecture this year was the 10th Annual in the lecture series, and has featured many prominent speakers that President Hoist claims are hard to follow up. He started the lecture by telling the audience about a Pecmuts comic, saying that Charlie Brown was talking with his friend about what the clouds looked like. His friend was saying aU of the beautiftil things he saw in the clouds, and then Charlie Brown admits that aU he saw was a ducky. Dr. Hoist went on to say "Maybe tonight will be a ducky, but even duckies can be interesting." His speech was about Jesus' teaching on prayer that is found in Luke. He told the audi­ ence that as a student of biblical language there are two terms that are very important for him: TNT and CIA. He said you need to be Curious, Imaginative, and Accurate—that's what CIA stands for—and TNT meains "try new terms." President Hoist was one of the first Christians in Papua New Guinea when he lived there, and during his speech he often related back to his time and stories from that period of his life. For example, he told the audience that there was no one word for God or love so he Eind those he was with had to be creative when they were trying to spread the gospel in that coxmtry. For the duration of the lecture. President Hoist went through the Lord's Prayer and picked apart the meaning of the specific phrases that Jesus used and that we continue to use today. He talked about what the use of father means in our culture and in other cultures, among other words and phrases. The basic principle of his lecture is the meaning of language, and how Sword im it is used in life and how it is also incorporated into faith and having faith. Another important aspect of Dr. Hoist's lecture is that learning and academic language are also closely related to liwiilser faith, and that understanding meanings and being able to interpret words and phrases is a very important skill in life. THE SWORD May 20111 csp.edu/sword f What Comes Next? Some of Concordia's graduating class gives a preview of their lives to come

Brifttany Brandt Iteph Ichmibla After I graduate I am working for CB With finals and softball I am trying my best Richard Ellis in Bioomington as an Associate to stay in the immediate present; however, 1 will be Accountant. They are currently expanding graduating this spring with honors. I will be return­ their operations so the opportunities there ing this fall to student teach in the field of elemen­ are great. I am going to work to get my CPA tary and middle school science education with the within the next two years and work towards hopes of finding a teaching job along with coaching being a forensic accountant. ' second semester or the following year. I am very ex­ cited for this upcoming experience, but I will take Brlar-Roie facobion the summer to relax for the last time.:) I am play­ After Graduating from Concordia, I will be ing on a 23 and under traveling softball team and applying to start the Concordia Masters Cohort will also be continuing to give pitching lessons. My Program in Strategic Communication Manage­ Concordia University experience will greatly help ment. I hope to finish my education process with me move into the next phase of my life. my Doctorate in Political Psychology through the University of Minnesota. During the summer I will also be applying for internships/jobs in Washington D.C. and looking for local government jobs here in the Twin Cities. I will be continuing my service T*G* Ichoenberg learning through the Center for Democracy work­ After graduation, I will probably creep around ing with their Public Achievement program at Concordia, walk into classrooms, attend sports Maxfield Elementary school in St. Paul. games, and pretend like I still go here.! think I could probably trick them into giving me a Masters de­ gree if I show up to all of the classes, and I wouldn't Kaytle Ipangler have to pay tuition. Either that, or I'll enter the job This summer I will be working for the Minne­ market and see if getting a degree is actually worth anything. sota Women's Golf Association running their state­ wide tournaments. I look forward to it. After that, I will be looking for full-time employment.

President Holit What comes next for me is a drive to California in June to be part of a grandson's high school graduation in San Jose. On the way back, my wife Lynne, our dog Tucker and I plan to camp in some National Parks in order to relax with great scenery and good books - although Tucker can't read! Returning to our home in St. Paul, I will wait a few months before making future commitments. I have been so blessed by my Concordia experience that 1 want to take time to celebrate the memories and to use the time for personal reflection be­ fore accepting new opportunities or responsibilities. 8 Moy 20111 esp.edo/sword THE SWORD A Night At The Theatre up! for some entertoinment By William Lange

The Concordia University Department of Theatre and Dance show. His daisy duhes and shaved legs along with his Qiuch Taylor's presented "Up: The Man In The Flying Chair." The play by Bridget Car­ and wool sochs perfectly matched his Jessie Eisenberg-esque acting penter was put on by an all student staff. Directed by Bechy Erichson, style. His awhward mannerisms and boyish good loohs had the au­ there was a captivating feeling of being bach in the glorious '90s. This dience hanging on his every word. was complemented by Anna Rnb the costume designer, who fit the I'd give Teresa Schier, who played Maria, the freshman of the cast with clothes that had them looking like the forty-something year year award, but since that doesn't exist, I'll give her best support- olds they portrayed. The permanent '"9 actress. She flowed from scene was illuminated well, perfectly — French to English, delivering drawing attention to »<)iere the action "7/,^ gerious Storyline mixed in with subtle johes in both languages. As WCB. J I if L II / I* 1*1 f pregnant love interest of Shane Birtzer and Danessa Ono relenfleSS numOF left file feeling like I Mihey, Maria received a number ^ ® '<> W*"'' Snd laughs fron, the audi-

forth banter had me believ- ru'in'mg O great play" Up! blew last semester's Moby ing they had been married for Dicb out of the water. The serious sto- years. Walter Griffen was still ryline mixed in with subtle and relentless living in the shadow of his biggest accomplishment: flying a "cluster" of humor left me feeling like I had to write an angry letter to Pixar for 35 balloons 16,000 feet in the air. Helen spends most of her time off of ruining a great play. The surprise musical moments put the play work trying to get her husband to come bach down to earth and get over the top of my enjoyment level. It's a shame this play is only one a Job. She juggles this tasb with trying to take care of her son. weekend a year, but it was easily the best play I have seen in my Jacob Jones as Mikey Griffen (the son of Helen and Walter) stole the four years at Concordia. I give this play all the stars (horse shoes and blue moons) I have. I Arthur Movie Review: Affbi Another battle on today's biggest moral dilemma Christ-centercd By Tia Vang Warner Bros presents a comedy, Arthur directed by Jason Winer (You, graduate education Me, and Dupree). Arthur (Russell Brand) is a sole heir to a billion dollar busi­ ness in Manhattan, New York; however, he is irresponsible and childish. He spends most of his time dressing in superhero clothing and drinking alcohol. He loves to party with women. He has a lifelong nanny, Hobson (Helen Mir- ren) who influences Arthur to rethink his life. Arthur is childish with a low-pitch voice. He sleeps on a floating mag­ net bed with the solar system on the ceiling moving mobile, and he plays with toys on the kitchen table. He gives money away because he believes money is the solutions to all problems. He has so much money, that he does not care to think twice on how he spends his money. His mother, Vivian is losing her busi­ ness partners. They fear for the future stability of the business because Arthur is the only heir to the business. The only way to move the business forward is for Arthur to marry Susan Anderson, a strong and capable woman in the eyes of the public. At first. Author opposes the Jirranged marriage. Then he finds out that he will be cut from his inheritance if he does not marry Susan, forcing him to propose to Susan. Susan's father (Nick Nolte) also threatens to harm him if he does not marry Susan. While running away from Hobson, Arthur meets Naomi Quiim (Gre­ ta Gerwig), an illegal tourist guide who dreams of becoming a writer. She lives in a two-bedroom apartment with her father. She works every day to support them. She eats Spaghetti-O, a food that Arthur has never eaten in his life. As their relationship develops, Arthur could not choose between love and money. He does not want to marry Susan, but at the same time he cannot live without financial support from his mother. This movie is a typical 21st century chick flick Cinderella story - rich man meets poor girl

Concordia Handbell Ensemble Preview: Home Concert and Garrison Keillor Event

The Concotdia Handbell Ensemble is getting ready for their annual spring concert. The en­ semble is even more excited than usual to peifonn their works due in part to being personally invited by Garrison Keillor to perform on "A Prairie Home Companion." The ensemble is performing two 'highlight' pieces that Garrison Keillor requested them to play. Both "Bwana Asifiwe," a very rhythmic Afiican flavored piece and "I've Got Peace Like A River" a familiar tune that will delight the audience that includes chimes and the singing bell technique. The en­ semble will be performing at the State Theatre on Saturday May 14th at 5:00pm on MPR. Both of these pieces will be performed at the ensemble concert on April 30th as a preview to "Prairie Home". Besides the two pieces, the ensemble has many other fun pieces as well that the audi­ ence will truly be blessed by. The ensemble is really looking forward to these last two concerts and hope you will join them at their home concert on Saturday April 30th, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Graebner Memorial Chapel Solo Handbell Recital Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 3pm

All are invited to attend Krista Hasse's solo handbell senior recital on Sunday, May 8th 2011 at 3:00pm in the Graebner Memorial Chapel. Krista is a student of Carolyime Mathis. Some works that will be performed include: He Leadeth Me, I Saw Three Ships, Kingsfold, and Sym- phonia on Hyfiydol." Not only will this recital be performed by playing bells off the table, the bell tree will also be featured. Not sure what a bell tree is? Well, you'll have to come to the re­ cital and find out. Other performers include Alyssa Burdett on a handbell duet, Ben Osterhouse on Cello with Jeimy Currie as the piano accompanist. You wilf not want to miss out on this end of the year recital. Bring mom dong for a special time together on Mother's Day. Light refi-eshments will be provided following the recital.

By Savannah Nolen Local Fresh Food Finds A small cafi on Grand Avenue offers an exten­ A tiny spot along Selby Avenue sive healthy Mediterranean menu. With tradi­ that has gotten rave reviews for its claim tions lilte their delicious gyros or made from to fame: the "Juicy Lucy". Famous enough scratdi hummus, they also have delidous appe­ for Guy Fieri, of the food network, to visit tizers, salads, and burgers, lihe the Shish Burg­ and film for his show Diner, Drive-in's and er—ground beef with onion and parsley, served Dives. If you can stand the wait then you with hummus and topped with grilled tomato may be one of the chosen few to score and spinach. They also serve breakfast, coffee drinks, and treats and a small seat in this tiniest of burger and cakes 0 have yet to have a better red velvet cake from anywhere else). beer joints. Offering a nice selection of mi­ Shish is a nestled treasure that has become a favorite neighborhood cro-brews and various takes on the tra­ hangout. ditional burger, most locals rave about the "Blucy Lucy"—a half pound burger stuffed with blue cheese and garlic. If you can't handle the wait, I suggest ordering a burger for take-out, which may be the simplest way to enjoy one of these glorified burgers. Located on Grand and Snelling, the Cheese Shop is a place that Right down Marshall Avenue is a must be visited by every good St. Paul resident, especially if you're look­ sweet little treat of a bakeshop that ing for inspiration on how to tum the everyday sandwich into something has just opened. Upon entering it is new and adventurous. Upon entering you immediately will see an array quant and simple until you look at of exotic cheeses as well as unique gift items, like chili pepper chocolate their offering of treats, which helps decorate the white walls surrounding bars. Every employee is extremely knowledgeable on the products and them. There are a large selection of French macaroons, cupcakes, and food that are carefully selected to maintain temporary residence on other sweets like brownies and blondies. The best part of their selection is their shelves. They are also more than happy to let you sample the vast the price at which these treats are listed for. I can buy a mini smores cup­ assortment of cheeses they have displayed. The cheese shop has a large cake (graham cracker cake filled with chocolate ganache and topped menu of sandwiches with my personal favorite being the spicymonger: with toasted meringue., mmm!) for only $1.50. That's a deal that just sopressata, sriracha, Stickney Hill chevre, and pepper-onion relish. can't be beat. When I went in and bought cupcakes the man behind the There is always a featured sandwich of the day and students counter handed me his "personal favorite" from Sweets, a salted caramel always receive a 10% discount, so why not try it? macaroon. Which was a chewy, yet soft, and sweet, yet salty treat that cannot be explained, but should be tried by everybody. 10 May 2011 | csp.edu/sword THE SWORD

Vikings in the Attic: The latest installment in the Dregni anthnlDgy By William Lange With an estimated/astonishing 16 books pub­ lished, Concordia Professor Eric Dregni added Vikings in The Attic to his long list of publications. Eric Dregni is assistant professor of English here at Concordia. He is also the Dean of Lago del Bosco, the Italian Concordia Language Village during the summer months. Dregni went from not trusting thin cooks to sepa­ rating fact from fiction of the mythological Scandina­ vian culture. His newest book takes the reader through the Midwest from one oversized statue to the next, from nostalgic Co-ops to Fairground favorites, and eventually back to the region where the culture was born, Scandi­ navia. Through this, we are given an in-depth look at food, people whom identify themselves as Vikings, nota-

oto Courtesy Heavytable.com Minneapolis and Chicago were the hubs of The Night Counter: Scandinavian cultures. The book goes on to Boob Review explain why herring and crackers are washed down with a 1/5 of aquavit (water of life) By Tara Rupiper vodka; lingonberry, pear, or apple cider; ru­ The Night Counter, written tabaga shakes; or potato by Ali Vunis, is a story with many differ­ coffee. ent facets to it. It focuses around a girl, If you're oirious about the heavy Fatima, and how her family intertwines cultural influences of the Scandinavians on with one another. It also tells the story the Midwest, then Vikings in the Attic is for of how Fatima is visited by an immortal you. There is much more to the Northern storyteller named Scheherazade; each Europeans than just blond hair, blue eyes, night for 1001 nights she has to tell stories and gelatinous fish. Once you buy this book, about her life past and present. you won't be able to put it down. The pho­ In The Night Counter, Fatima tos from the Historical Society and Dregni's and her family will come to terms with private stash will leave you wanting to follow each other, but have difficulty coming in the exact footsteps of Dregni's journey be­ to terms with themselves. This boob em­ fore you set sail for ValhaUa. If you do buy braces the Arabic culture; while some of this book, remember the only way to get rid the characters accept being Arabic oth­ of it is to sign your name in blood on the in­ ers decide to avoid or take advantage side cover and bury it on hallowed grounds. of it. I personally thought that the book was simply ok. Vunis does a good job at blending the characters well to­ ble Nordics, politics (Scandinavian style), points of pride, gether. Through the book each charac­ and other things that are uniquely Scandinavian. ter got a chance to show they lived in For those of you who judge books by their America, in society, and with their fami­ titles, this book is not about the Minnesota Vikings trin­ lies. kets most Miimesotans moved into their attics after the I would personally recommend depressing '98 NFLseason, but rather all the suppressed this book to anyone who wants to have memories and information of Scandinavian cultures. It an inside view at an Arab-American seems every small Scandinavian town had two things in family's views living in America. I would common, a working sauna and trigger happy, broken- also like to recommend this book to hearted-killer. people who enjoy reading about Ara­ I'm sure Thor and Loki will be pleased bic-culture or if you just want something with Dregni's latest book, which gives us theories of how new to read. the Vikings made it through the great lakes to Minnesota. THE SWORD May 2011 i csp.edu/swor Season Cycle: Rogue Valley starts final leg of impressive musical tour at home By Charlie Wirth

The typical rotation for bands is to release an album once every two to three The real highlight, however, was the band itself. Rogue Valley went beyond years. They usually start out by recording, promoting, releasing, and finally touring my expectations with the range in their music, eis well as their professionalism sing­ with it, and taking anything that ing, and playing their instru­ comes along the way. Rogue Valley, ments. They filled the room with front man Chris Koza, man- harmoniously, with strum­ jiged to accomplish this an unheeird ming to finger-picking acous­ of four times in one ytai\ four al­ tic guitar; wdth walking and bums, representing the four seasons. driving bass lines; floor tom The band started the mad­ laden beats and sharp snar­ ness in April of 2010, with the spring ing rhythms; accented electric release of Crater Lake. That was fol­ riflfe, along with scaling key­ lowed The Bookseller's House in the boards. Rogue Valley covered summer, then Geese in the Flyway in it all with songs speckled from foil. The nm was capped off by the all four albums. CD release show of False Floors at Rogue Valley put on the Varsity Theatre in Miimeapolis an extremely impressive four­ on April 1st, 2011. teen song show, with special Rogue Valley's set started guest appearances that left the out with a reading by two poets in­ engaged attendees pleased. I stead of diving right into the music, would recommend them to which was a first for me at a concert. anyone who is a fan of Indie- It was a neat way to start the show, Altemative music. The only and it was the start of many unique disappointment weis the peo­ happenings to the concert. ple at the venue. Everything Rogue Valley would dive sounded spectacular, but it was right in after that, but were ac­ The Rouge Valley started off a concert with a reading two poets intead of diving overshadowed by an incredibly companied by another surprise. right Into the music. annoying hum of people back Interpretive dancers from St. Olaf, at the bars talking It was a dressed in almost all white, danced to the music from choreographer Bobby Maher. shame, because those who were there for a musical event were a little slighted by The dancers seemed a little out of place, but they weren't a bad distraction. They did those there for a social event. It would have been an even better show if everyone a good job artistically flowing with the music, which was better than a lot of cliched, attending was indulged in tibe music. pop-music dancers. iBorn to be Wild 2D: it is hard to say goodbye, but this is their destiny. They are born to be wild." By Tia Vang Warner Bros, presents Bom to be Wild 3D, a true story of the relationships between humans and animals. Written by Drew Fellman, directed by David Lickley, and narrated by Morgan Freeman {Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Bruce Almighty), this film comes to life right In front of ( the audience. Orangutans swing and jump out of the screen, while elephants stampede right by. In the rainforests of Borneo, Dr Birute Galdikas has a mission to save the orangutan orphans. Humans capture the baby orangutans to keep as pets; however, the baby orangutans are naughty and cause much damage in the homes. Dr. Galdikas and her team travels to the villages and rescue the wild orangutans. The team takes the baby orangutans into their camp where the orphans learn to survive on their own. Meanwhile, across the country In Kenya, Dame Daphne Sheldrick and her rescue team have IMAX their own operation to save Infant elephants that c^annot survive on their own. Daphne says, "It's a dangerous world." When the team rescues the baby elephants, they are very defensive. Daphne and her staff build lasting relationship by feeding them with a bottle, playing with them, and sleeping by their side to keep them company throughout the night. Daphne spends nearly 28 years developing a suitable formula to feed the baby elephants. In the beginning, times are tough for both humans and animals. It takes time for relationships to develop. The elephant caretakers feed and bath the baby elephants on a daily basis, as well as play soccer with them. The people that take care of the baby orangutans teach them to swings from trees and build nests from leaves. The title of the film Is deceiving. When I walked into the theatre, I did not expect to watch the Discovery Channel. However, seeing the film in 3D changes the atmosphere. I was no longer watch­ ing the Discovery Channel, I feel like I was Interacting with these animals. For all the animal lovers out there, this is the perfect movie. In, Bom to be Wild 3D, the orangutans swings out at the audience. Many viewers reach out to touch the baby orangutans. The infant elephants kick soccer ball towards the audiences. This Is a very sweet film to show the lasting relationship within humans and animals. This film Is now in theaters. The film is approximately 40 minutes long and rated as G. Please check with your local theatre for availability and I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did. 12 ^ fWay 20111 csp.edu/sword

Vikings: It's the Hard Knock Life Harsh lessons in responsible spending for Minnesoto's victorily-impoired By Chioe Taipale Over the last few years, most of us have had to cut some corners in re­ for a little more than 30 grand a year? sponse to the fiery trainwreck that is our economy. As a college student, I've The Vikes have been whining for a new stadium since what seems like become quite familiar with budgeting—putting my car in neutral when driving the dawn of time, but, until recently, I excused it as something that would never downhill, bathing in a tub of melted snow, and picking up dirty quarters off the happen, like when I asked my daddy for a glittery pony to ride to school or a pet street as additional income. Most of us have been working hard to be financially re­ mermaid to keep in the bathtub. Recently, however, their request comes with sponsible, which is why the proposed Vikings stadium, and increased fervency, and rumors are aswirl of a possible trans­ the fact that they expect us to pay for it, is downright unfair. fer to California. We can't bear to lose another team to a Thanks to MTV's Cribs, we've all seen the mind- smoggy wasteland that's sinking into the ocean, they say. blowing self-indulgence that a football player's salary allows Preserve Purple Pride, they say. (it's especially biting when viewed in your parents' base­ Purple Pride, unfortunately, is in short supply. I've never ment, thermostat set to 55 to lower the heat bill). We know been much of a sports fan, only glancing at the game in be­ darn well that the players themselves, were they to pool tween episodes of 76 and Pregnant to peep a few spandex- their money together, could pay for the stadium with no clad lower halves, so perhaps I'm being insensitive when problem. The Vikings expecting taxpayers to fund their sta­ I say that losing the team wouldn't exactly equal devasta­ dium is like your rich and capable friend asking you to pay tion. They're not quite what you'd call a powerhouse. If they for their light-up rollerblades or double-decker party bus, as­ want us to fund their stadium, they could at least win regu­ suring you that their shuttle service is mere moments from larly. Here's a proposal for you; When the Vikings inevitably taking off. The amount of money they promise you doesn't lose a game, all the players are penalized and forced to pay change the fact that you've got a mere $7.46 in your check­ a relatively small sum of money that will be set aside in a ing account. special hand-decorated mason jar as a new stadium fund. The argument, of course, is that the new stadium Why, at the rate they're going, they could have a stadium on would generate considerable revenue for the state through every block. It's similar to how the city of Saint Paul penalizes ticket sales, hotel stays, fancy bar drinks, etc. It would be me for parking on day plow routes and screaming through worth it in the long run, they say. I don't deny this, but no red lights at 85 miles an hour. I don't do my job as a motorist matter the angle, we don't have the money. The state of very well, and I suffer the consequences. It's not as painful as Minnesota and its struggling residents are in no position to ourtesy I it looks. spend precious money on a new home for the Vikings. We're currently 6 billion The Vikings are strangely averse to following the same dollars in the hole, and, as usual, our plan of attack is to cut funding to schools rules as us mere mortals—in this case. Mom rule #947394; if you want it, you first. Last time I checked, the average public school is now a mud hut stocked with have to save for it. Yeah, it broke my toddler heart, too, but if there's one thing only stone slabs and an abacus—even the most roofless of stadiums is palatial in I've learned by now, it's that life is just a series of soul-crushing reality checks. You comparison. Teachers, whose income already mainly consists of shiny beads and can't really quit school to become a Pok^mon master. Glittery ponies have ter- macaroni noodles, are experiencing crippling salary freezes as a result of the defi- rible gas mileage. Hogwarts would've sent you a letter by now. Sorry guys, but cit. Don't you think that putting up with your abomination of a child all day calls sometimes you have to play in a raggedy caved-in stadium.

By Chloe Weinberg We have finally reached "Spring Break" here in Greece, in which we will be find the archaeological museum before sitting down for a much appreciated gyro spending nine days in Turkey. Until a couple of days ago, my classes had picked up and rest. Later that night we were able to find the first Mexican restaurant since our pace tremendously. Even though I usually have four hours or less of class each day, we arrival in Eiirope, which was extremely exciting and everyone spent about 25 Euros spend a lot of time working, thinking, and creating outside of the classroom, which at diimer, which was a special spliwge for most. The following morning we took a is surprisingly enjoyable. The whole concept of the classroom is extremely laid back bus throu^ the hillside before being dropped in what seemed like no man's land, here, and while the teachers have extremely high expectations for our work, they give siUTOunded by moimtains on all sides. After following a pathway lined with wild us a lot of physical and emotional freedom to figure out exactly what we want out of lavender, oregano, and rosemary (which I picked), we reached the ruin known as each class. All of the teachers are interested in working one-on-one with each student, The Temple of Demeter. We spent the rest of the day visiting an ancient sanctuary and they work really hard to accommodate all of our needs. as well as pieces of large scale unfinished or fallen statues that were left in the hills. When the weather started to get really nice, we rented a car and drove to Aside fit)m the weather finally permitting us to explore the island fully, I another city about 20 minutes from our apartment for the day. We parked by the wa­ am able to witness the island coming out of hibernation as storeowners are outside ter and hiked at the base of the mountains, through an abimdance of wildflowers, everyday repainting the white woodwork of stucco walls as the high season ap­ until we reached a sandy beach with absolutely no people in sight. We set up camp proaches. I have heard quite a bit of buzz about Easter being the biggest holiday in in the sand, underneath a sky with zero clouds in sight. When it got too warm lying Greece. Our teachers say that people come from all over Europe to visit the Greek on the beach, we walked at least 40 feet into the Mediterranean Sea with the water Islands for the holiday; I am expecting lamb galore, and tons of other traditional only reaching mid-thigh. The water was completely clear with the occasional school Greek foods. We are having a school-wide celebration at the student apartments of small fish swimming by our feet. For about three hours we stayed where the only with all of the teachers, students, and staff. sound was the water lapping slightly at the sand, and the occasional bumble bee, it was There are so many different adventures I experience on a daily basis that I unlike anything I have experienced in nature. would never have had the opportunity had I not been studying abroad. This experi­ Last week we took a ferry to the Greek island of Naxos where we spent two ence continues to be an educational eye opener and a personal journey I could not days and one night exploring historical ruins and the subtle differences between the explain, as it is one that must be experienced firsthand. sister island. First we trekked through the upwardly winding cobblestone streets to 13

Being a Division 11 athlete is year-round responsibility. When the clock strikes 0:00 on the final game of the year, some people might think that the team is able to kick back, relax, eind do whatever they want for the next seven or eight months until the new season arrives. The truth is, the offseason is a huge part of developing a solid team for the upcoming season. The intensity of every workout and practice is raised to achieve maximum gains. For the football team, spring workouts mean a weekly regimen of lifting, running, and practices to stay sharp. Beginning in March, when winter is still hsinging aroimd, the team practices in the dome before taking things outdoors when the dome is put in storage for the summer. After a few weeks, the team goes for full contact gridiron action in the annual Spring Game. With 16 seniors finished playing, the roster is a little smaller in the spring and the depth charts are shaken up; this will provide a lot of young players at many positions the chance to vie for a starting spot in the fall. Concordia's spring football season is already underway, with the Golden Bears looking to buUd on their successful 2010 campaign. One way they have gone about this is by making cheinges to the coaching stEiff. Chief among these changes is the promotion of Travis Johansen to the De­ fensive Coordinator position. Johansen has spent the past five seasons as an assistant for Con­ cordia, working with the de­ fensive backs unit. Before that, he was a player for Concordia fi'om 2002 to 2005. Another new face on the coaching staff is former veteran defensive back Tra^vis Meyer. hoto CoiMesy of Concordia University Athletics Micah Koehn makes a tackle against Minnesota State Mankato. Meyer will be tEiking over the graduate assistant position for yet another former CU standout, Tyrone Ruffin, who is now a fiill-time member on the staff. Speaking of new additions, the coaches have been busy with off-season recruiting, signing 19 new players fi-om Miimesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. They include four offensive players (an offensive lineman, a tight end, and two quarterbacks), 11 defensive players (six linebackers, four defensive linemen, and one defensive back), and four specialists (two kickers, a punter, and a long-snapper). Head coach Mark Mauer had this to say about the incoming class: "We are excited about our incoming class, we filled our position needs while bringing in a very talented group of young men." Hopefiilly the development in this yeiir's spring season will allow the incoming freshmein to be greeted by a team who is poised to go beyond the Minereil Water Bowl next season, to a possible conference Photo Courtesy of Concordia University Athletics championship and maybe even a playoff run. Newly named coach Travis Meyer during his playing days.

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By Aaron Krason The snow on the ground has melted, the dome over the football tive events. Individually, Zach Pederson(400 M Hurdles) and Nate field has been deconstructed, and pasty students have begun to trade in their Thienes(shot put) set new outdoor school records. The strong overall jeggings for sundresses. These events can only signify one thing: spring performance by the men's team garnered them an eighth place standing for track season has started. Coach Jarred Sampson was enthusiastic about their regional ranking. Look for senior sprinter Domonique Gilmer and the opening of the spring season because he felt that it "played to his teams sophomore thrower Nate Thienes to be key contributors to maintaining this strengths." The outdoor season diflfers fi-om the indoor seasons with the ranking. Coach Sampson stated that this year's women's team has a mix of addition of several throwing events and the elimination of a few distance both youth and experience. He expects sophomore sprinter Brittney Dohm- races. This year's team is comprised of several talented throwers, so this en and freshmem Esther Jandrich to consistently place at meets. Jake Wom- shift in events gives the Bears a strategic advantage when it comes to scoring eldorf, Daniel Herbert, Nic Cass, and Travis Wagers posted a new school points for their team. record in the 4X1600, showing Concordia has their strongest distance crew The Bears put out a strong showing in their first outdoor meet in a while. at Hamline. The team set over thirty personal records in their respec­ 14 THE SWORD Summer Sport Options For Students CU teams hold fundraising and competitions during summer months Golfi The golf team will hold a Golden Bear Summer Golf Classic in June. The toumament will be held at Tartan Park Golf Course, Lake Elmo, Minn. The tournament is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 30. Registration for the tournament can be found on the cugoldenbears.com website, under Inside Athletics- Fundraising Events.

Foolballt "CU Flag Football League is designed for the true flag football lover. We are aiming at being the newest and best summer league that is held in the nicest weather of our Minnesota season, the summer. We plan to have 24 total teams in the league. Separating them into 3 different divisions, I, II, and III. Division I being the most experienced and division II being the least. WE will have a 6 week league with a one night playoff double header. It will be held on the campus of Concordia University at Sea Foam Stadium. Conveniently located on Hamline Ave, right off of 1-94. Easy, free, and close parking right next to the stadium." - Ryan Williams (612-723-1202) and Tra­ vis Johansen (651-492-6996)

loccert Have any younger siblings? The soccer team is hosting a camp for boys and girls between the ages of 8-14. The camp will be on July 18-22 and will run from 9:30a.m. - noon. The camp will fdcus on technical skills as well as hav­ ing fun by playing games. The camp will be held at Sea Foam Stadium and will cost $120. Contact assistant coach Ben Gaddis (612-702-8774) with any questions Hot Bats and Tight Defense Have the Bears Gaining Momentum CU pushes for the off-season By Sam Campbell

Nobody cares that the Golden Bear softball team lost its first two games of the season because the next seven wins in a row helped erase those memories. In fact, the win total is up to 19 for the Bears, and the excitement is growing as NSIC play has started. After Calli Brennan, a key component to the Bears success, tore her ACL, the team looked for some­ one to step up. Sammi Matson's team leading 11 homeruns have been extremely beneficial in the absence of Brennan. Matson, a senior, is batting .321 and has a .728 slugging percentage in 26 games. Junior Brynn Larsen is also having a standout season through the first 26 games. Batting .414 with a team high 36 hits, Larsen has an on base percentage of .452 With plenty of help firom the bats, Ashley Kluever has been able to be a dominant force on the mound. With a 10-3 record, Kluever has struck out 74 batters and has a 2.58 ERA. It is this kind of pitching that edlows the Bears to have the type of success that they are seeing. As the season presses on, the Golden Bears will continue to battle through a tough NSIC schedule. However, the conference opener against Upper Iowa was a smashing success. A two game sweep of the Pea­ cocks in Fayette (4-1, 3-2) got the Becirs conference momentum rolling. A 10-2 trip to Orlando, Florida gave the Lady Bears tons of confidence. Concordia beat two ranked teams on the trip—#24 Lewis (111.) University Photo Courtesy of Concordia University Athletics 6-4 and #25 Saginaw VaUey State University 4-2. It will be an exciting finish for the Bears as they begin their trek through NSIC play. If the bats and Sammi Matson leads the team with eleven homeruns. pitching continue to excel, we may see our Bears playing in late May.

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By Sam Campbell Ah yes, there is nothing quite like Minnesota baseball. It's full of rain-outs, snow-outs, ice-outs, flooded field-outs, and now, roof coUapse-outs. Being located in the Twin Cities gives Concordia athletics many perks—one of them is using the Metrodome for baseball games when the weather is poor. Due to the collapse and overall terrible weather, 15 games on the Golden bears schedule have been cancelled. Hope is not lost. The Bears are led by a powerful .483 batting average from Ben Lip­ pincott. His 19 RBIs and .776 slugging percentage help produce valuable runs. Along with Lippincott, senior John Stockon has had a productive start to the season—^batting .435 with 20 hits and 16 RBIs. Lead-off hitter Troy DuBay has seen 52 at-bats and has walked 9 times for a healthy .415 on-base Photo Courtesy of Concordia University Athletics percentage. Junior Bryan Lippincott has been on a tear with the bat this season. The strong hitters are helping to protect their hjird throwing pitchers and so far the Bears are getting plenty of help from starter Ben Lemke. Lemke (2-0) has struck-out a team high 22 batters in the 21 innings he has pitched. His teammate, Andy Fagely, does have him beat when it comes to ERA. Fagely has a 2.37 ERA in his redshirt sophomore campaign and has fanned 17 batters in his 19 innings of work. The team has seen some time in the region polls sitting at 10th on April 4th, but after dropping a few games to Minnesota State they dropped out. After sweeping Hamline University in a double header, the Bears put on a shellacking of Bemidji State in game one of the twin bill. The second game was a bit tighter as Concordia pulled out a 7-5 win in extra innings. As the season continues and the weather gets better (hopefully), the Golden Bears will have to sprout some runs during sprouting season as they hope to play catch up on the number of games other teams have played. Yes, the season has started off slow, but with the talent Concordia shows it could Junior Ben Lemke fires a pitch in the new camo uniforms. get really interesting come the middle of May. Golden Bear Baseball Schedule

May 7, 12:00pni (7/9 dh) at #18 St. Cloud State at St. Cloud, Minn.

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