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BY KATIE CAMPBELL Throughout the struggles of learning a StaffWriter new culture, Lai said that the most rewarding thing was reclaiming the power of language. When Nikky Finney, the 2012 National "It was so satisfying," she said. "When Book Award winner for poetry, was asked you re-claim language, you really re-claim why coming to the National Book Awards yourself" at Concordia was so important to her, she When she found out that she won the simply shook her head, pointed to the long National Book Award for her book, the only snaking line of fans eagerly waiting behind word Lai could find to describe it was "sur- me to meet her, and whispered, "That." real." Concordia hosted its seventh annual Na- Finney told how it was her mother and tional Book Awards on March 29. The event grandmother who taught her to love books. featured two 2012 National Book Award She recalled pointing out to her mother that winners: Nikky Finney in the category of po- there were no books about black people in etry for her book titled "Head Off & Split," the library. and Thanhha Lai in the category of young "I guess you'll have to write them your- people's literature for her book titled "Inside self," her mother told her. Out & Back Again." The Executive Director Her winning book of poetry, "Head Off of the National Book Foundation, Harold & Split," contains an array of poems about Augenbraum, was also a guest. the emblematic figures and events in African- According to Augenbraum, college American life, and, as Finney said that night, events like this are important because they al- she does not shy away from the topics of low campuses to be exposed to contemporary politics or other difficult subjects. writers and to put a face to them. By doing 'We have to be able to talk... one-on- so, "even writers of the past become more one about the things we don't agree with," immediate," he said. Finney said. The guest authors took turns throughout Both authors agreed that it's impossible the night explaining the motives behind their to separate politics from their writing because books and the paths they took to becoming politics happen to people in history. authors. Despite Finney suffering from laryngitis, Lai, who majored in journalism, eventu- she still whispered a captivating reading at the ally found it to be "so unbelievably boring" end of the night and stayed to sign auto- that she decided to give fiction a try. But even graphs and talk with students. after that decision was made, it still took a "People come out to hear poetry," she long time for Lai to become the writer she is said. "I want to be there to represent that tiny now book I love so much." "It took decades—it just took forever," Junior Matthew Bergquist went specifi- Lai said. However, the shift seemed inevitable cally to hear Finney's perspective on poetry for her. and to learn "how she became such a word- "If you begin to read, at some point, smith." you've got to write. It just happens," she said. "It was a matter of her being empow- Lai was born in Vietnam and at the end ered," he concluded. - -.7••••■•■■ • of the Vietnam War moved to Alabama with The evening's events inspired him to seek her family at the age of 10. Her winning new opportunities for writing and to find book, "Inside Out & Back Again," is a novel things to write about. in verse, and it tells the story of a 10-year-old PHOTO BY RACHELTORGERSON girl named Ha who moves to Alabama after Thanhha Lai, author of "Inside Out & Back Again," reads a section of her book at the National Book the Vietnam War. This is her first book. Awards event at Concordia March 29. More AWARDS ►I Page 3 Allergies present obstacles to DS Barry Scholars

BY MEAGAN MCDOUGALL I ate," Young said. "I thought Stag Writer that was normal. Then, as announced I started talking to people Senior Adele Young BY STEPH BARNHART last round of the screening about it, I started learning sat sipping her drink as her Staff" Writer process for which they cre- that's not normal." ated 10-minute presentations friends dug into their Apple- Business students Young is one of many bee's half-priced appetizers. Christoffer Birch-Jensen and on a business article of their students that have a lim- choice. A panel of judges in- As chips dove into her fa- Matt Gantz have been select- ited diet at Concordia. Each vorite appetizer, spinach and ed as recipients of the first cluding Dean Greg Cant and spring, Dining Services ad- artichoke dip, Adele nibbled Barry Scholars Endowment. Marty Hoffman, a represen- ministers a survey to gain an her no-name, horrible tast- The scholarships, total- tative from The Barry Foun- idea of how many students ing allergen free power bar. ing $20,000 each, are a gift dation, asked questions of they have with special eat- The smell of the warm foods from The Barry Foundation. the candidates based on their ing preferences, such as veg- wafted through the air, and John Barry, the foundation's presentation. etarian or vegan. Of the 603 she looked on enviously, real- chair, is a member of the "I was just super excit- respondents last year, 24.7 izing the white rice and tuna Offutt School of Business ed," Birch-Jensen said of the percent said they had specific leftovers she ate before going Global Leadership Council. announcement that he had limitations, due to preference out for her 22nd birthday din- Each year, two sophomores won. "I had spent so much or allergies. ner were not comparable. with declared majors within time preparing my applica- After years of thinking "I normally don't miss the business school will re- tion and the presentation. I throwing up once a day and normal food much," Young ceive the endowment based wanted to give that personal needing—not wanting—to said. "They tasted good, but on their demonstrated leader- touch to it; it was so much fall asleep after a meal hap- I remember how it made me ship, high impact community work, so I was exhausted. pened to everyone, she want- feel, Yeah, I'll skip that feel- service or entrepreneurship, When I got the call, it took a ed answers. In December while to sink in that I actually ing?, and overall academic achieve- 2011, she tried cutting soy got it. I feel honored." In December, Young ment. out of her diet because of discovered that the reason Four finalists were se- Gantz, too, felt that he its prevalence in a wide vari- food felt "like it turned into a lected from a larger pool could breathe easier after be- ety of foods. She didn't feel rock" in her stomach was that of applicants who were re- ing notified of the results. better, she has food allergies – a lot quired to submit a resume "I was just mostly re- She then went to Cata- of them. After four rounds detailing • their involvement, lieved," he said. "We'd been lyst Medical Center in Fargo of testing, the doctors con- grades, class experiences and waiting on that moment for for allergy and food intoler- three months." cluded that wheat, eggs, a letter explaining how they ance testing. milk, corn, peanuts, chicken, view themselves as a leader Both Birch Jensen and "I'm not sure how I'm pork and beef cannot touch in the business school. Jacob Gantz have known they going to survive without my her plate, and pesticides and Amos and Reagan Whit- wanted to enter the business mom's tater-tot hotdish," she grass complicate the fresh ney were the other finalists. world for most of their lives. said. "It's my comfort food." PHOTO BY MEAGAN MCDOUGALL foods she can eat. Senior Adele Young stocks her apartment refrigerator. She was Like a March madness brack- "I always felt sick when More ALLERGIES * Page I 0 recently diagnosed with several food allergies. et, the final four entered the More SCHOLARS Page 3

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available to typical middle class families. _J world body's top diplomat in the country was On the other hand, Romney's team contends traveling in Libya's main eastern city on Tues- Obama's plan would raise taxes on small busi- day, according to a security official. nesses, harming an engine of growth and job The official, Basit Haroun, said that neither creation at a time when the economy needs it the Ian Martin, the U.N. envoy, nor any of his trav- most. Obama is pitching the "Buffett rule," named eling companions were harmed in the attack in after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, which Benghazi. Authorities launched a search for the argues that wealthy taxpayers should not pay attackers, he said. taxes at a lower rate than middle-class wage-earn- U.N. deputy spokesman Eduardo del Buey ers. Obama has proposed that people earning at said in New York that "while on a visit to least $1 million annually — whether in salary or Benghazi, the head of the U.N. support mission investments — should pay at least 30 percent in Libya had what appeared to be an explosive of their income in taxes. Many wealthy people device thrown at his convoy" earn most of their income through investments, "No one has been hurt and the authorities which is taxed at 15 percent, allowing them to are investigating," del Buey said. pay a lower overall rate. Libya has been hit by lawlessness since the Obama's team and Senate Democrats have teed up the issue ahead of the annual mid-April ouster last year of Moammar Gadhafi, with mi- deadline when many Americans file their income litiamen who fought the dictator's forces refus- tax returns with the federal government. In addi- ing to stand down or hand over their weapons. tion to Obama's speech, Vice President Joe Biden plans to discuss the issue in New Hampshire on OSLO, Norway (AP) — When Anders Beh- Thursday and Obama's campaign is using social ring Breivik goes on trial next week, both the media to spread the message. Yet beyond tax prosecution and the defense will say he killed policy, the Buffett rule serves as a touchstone in 77 people in a bomb-and-shooting massacre the contenders' fight to portray each other as the that jolted the world's image of terrorism. candidate of the elite at a time of 8.2 percent The only question now is whether the self- unemployment. styled anti-Muslim militant was sane when he While both Romney and Obama are million- did it — and after a new psychiatric assess- aires, there is a huge difference in their wealth. Presidential candidates have to disclose broad ment Tuesday, even that may no longer be in outlines of their holdings, but it's possible to dis- dispute. cern only a wide range. Romney is worth $190 "Our conclusion is that he (was) not psy- million to $250 million, according to the filings. chotic at the time of the actions of terrorism Obama is worth between S1.8 million and nearly and he is not psychotic now," Terje Toerrissen, $12 million. one of the psychiatrists who examined Breivik Both would be considered wealthy by any in prison, told The Associated Press. standard. Romney's campaign has estimated that The twin attacks on July 22 — a bomb he is paying more than $6.2 million in taxes on in Oslo's government district followed by a $45 million in income for the past two years. shooting spree at the governing Labor Party's Obama and his wife, Michelle, reported income youth camp outside the capital- brutally of $1.73 million last year, mostly from books he's ARTWORK BY EMILY SWEDBERG written, and they paid more than $450,000 in fed- Senior Emily Swedberg's artwork called "Inisightful Gazes'' was awarded the Department Purchase Award shocked Norway and reminded the West of eral taxes. and will be featured in the upcoming AfterWork publication. terror threats other than al-Qaida. Campus Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 9:00 PM- 11:00 PM 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Camino Real 9:50 AM - 10: I 5 AM 9:50 AM- 10:15 AM 8:00 AM 5:00 I'M Comedy Club Finale with Handbell Choir Concert Chapel Chapel MN Ed Fair Regisrration Deadline Graduating Senior Survey Chad DanieLs 3:30 PM- 1:00 AM Completion 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 9:50 AM - 10:15 AM Relay for Life 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM Camino Real Faculty Senate Exit Loan Counseling Sessions Chapel 9:50 AM- 10:15 AM Celebration of Student Student Chapel Scholarship 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cermak Celebration 4:00 PM- 7:30 PM Zumba 60 Minute Series: Preparing Baseball vs. VCSU Baseball Games 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM For Career Fairs 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM 60 Minute Series Celebration of Student 9:00 I'M - 10:00 PM 4:10 PM- 7,45 PM Camino Real 5:00 PM- 6,00 PM Scholarship Sunday Night @ Concordia 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Exit Loan Counseling Sessions Grilled Cheese Invitational 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM IOC Ceintest 60 Minute Series: 8,00 PM • 10:00 PM 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Interviewing Skills Camino Real 60 Minute Series Guest Faculty Recital/Chinese Trio 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Dovre Center Lecture

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His family was Each Barry Scholar is Contributing Writer from academics and alumni to campus of Pinterest is an advantage over other visiting an uncle who lived required to demonstrate a There aren't many places where and community life that I hope form a social networking sites because of the near Pepperdine University commitment to the global you're able to find the latest fashion visual representation of what it means accessibility of products. in California, and when he business community. In the trends, recipe ideas, makeup tutori- fall of 2013, Birch Jensen to be a Gobbet" "I was scrolling through [Pinterest] saw the business school's als, fitness tips, wedding ideas, jokes, Rassier decided to create a Pinterest the other day and came across a picture intends to spend a semester campus there, Gantz felt he quotes and funny cat pictures all in one account for Concordia because it gives of a necklace that caught my eye," Sollie in China studying the busi- wanted to be a part of some- convenient location. Pinterest provides users the opportunity to create and said. "It's from a company out of Wash- ness sector, especially as it thing like that. just that and more for nearly 12 million share a very real portrait of who they ington that I definitely never would have visitors weekly. "It may have been the relates to exports to Sweden. are and what they love. heard of otherwise, and now I'm prob- Pinterest is a pinboard-style social aesthetics of Pepperdine," This May, Gantz will travel "As a graduate and employee of the ably going to buy their product. I'm not photo sharing website that allows users joked the Eagan, Minn. na- to Scotland on an ethnogra- college, I saw potential to share Con- looking to purchase things when I'm on phy May .seminar where he to pin the things they find interesting cordia story through photo, video and Facebook." tive. "They have a beautiful to online boards, which are sets of pins campus." will study the culture within stories that already exist online," Rassier With the amount of jewelry, recipes grouped together in categories like the said. "The ability to repin and share and arts and crafts that are on the site, But something more a Scottish finance firm. ones listed above. Users can also follow pins to other platforms means endless it's doesn't come as much of a surprise than the Californian archi- Additional responsi- the activity of other Pinterest users that opportunity to reach others who may that only three percent of Pinterest us- tecture must have struck a bilities for the scholarship shows up on a pin feed that displays never have heard of Concordia." recipients include leading ers are male. chord with Gantz, who is the activity of the boards that the user Rassier believes that the reason Pin- Senior Lex Lunde, who helps to seminars with other business now a business major with follows. To register for Pinterest, new terest has become so popular is because contribute to the three percent of male students, service projects a finance concentration and users must receive an invitation from it took the element of Facebook that users, believes that the site is geared a minor in English writing. within the Offutt School of a friend already registered with the site people fell in love with – the photos – towards females, but he decided to join His career goal is to become Business, and a senior lecture or request an invitation directly from but takes it a step further. after seeing an image that really touched Pinterest itself. According to Hitwise, a the executive manager for a on a business topic based on "I think Pinterest goes beyond him. company that measures website traffic, finance firm or bank. individual research. sharing photos," Rassier said. "It grabs "I saw some really cool uploads Cant said that the schol- in January Pinterest drove more refer- and hooks users because it connects on Facebook," Lunde said. "But the Birch-Jensen, who is ral traffic to retailers than YouTube, from Sweden, has taken a arship is unique because, them to their passions. The interface one that really made me want to get a Google+ and LinkedIn combined. Daily is clean, simple and easy to navigate. It Pinterest account was a series of about slightly different track within unlike the academic scholar- users have also increased by more than also integrates well with two popular so- thirty pictures of a boy with Down the school of business. He ships received by nearly all 145 percent since the start of 2012. cial media sites: Facebook and Twitter." syndrome and his sister. They held up studies international busi- Concordia students at the This astounding increase in reg- start of their college career, Senior 'Kristin Thompson, presi- notes saying that he was just as normal ness with a focus on entre- istered users has gotten the website dent of the Concordia marketing club, as everyone else." the Barry award is about rec- preneurship and has a special noticed by more than just retailers. In believes that Pinterest is a great idea, Lunde's boards consist of quotes, ognizing current students interest in China. December 2011, Gia Rassier, Concor- especially for start-up companies. music lyrics, anything Harry Potter re- "I've always been in- for the work they have done dia's online communication specialist, "Because you can link it with Face- lated, and his own pictures of his recent created a Pinterest account for Con- terested in market forces," since college. book and Twitter, I feel like it would semester abroad in Spain. cordia. The college's Pinterest account Birch-Jensen said. "What "Both these guys," he be an easy transition for companies to Being able to organize and share has many boards, some which are titled, makes people chose one said, "and I'm sure every make," Thompson said. "It's free and with others the things that you love is Barry Scholar in the future, "Around Campus," "Concordia: Who it's amazing advertising – especially with one of the things that sets Pinterest product over another, or We Are," "Corny Crafts" and "Cobber- what makes one company will be tremendous advo- how popular it's become lately." apart from other social media websites hood, Pinned by Cobbers" – a board Businesses can upload pictures of and because of this, Pinterest's users successful over another, or cates for the school." where present and past students can their products that link to their websites. will continue to grow at a rapid pace. contribute their own pins. With nearly 12 million visitors weekly, "If anyone wants to join," Lunde "I think of Pinterest as a virtual this traffic could do great things for a said, "you're just an' invite away." Early graduates face life hurdles

BY JAMES VAIR atre double major, Brady's finance other experiences, "1 lucked out," Brady Contributing Writer coursework could have taken things that would have been said. "I found a full-time, sal- her four years to complete. out of her reach if she had aried position with benefits The end of any typical However, thanks to collegiate stayed all four years. • that matched my passions. It fall semester at Concordia is level credits gained while in "By graduating early, I was really fortuitous [since] filled with many things, from high school, Brady got a sig- was able to go to Greece last the job started on January 1." the Christmas Concerts to nificant head start on her col- summer," Rohlfing said. "I Working as a develop- the stress of final examina- legiate academic career. really wanted to go abroad ment associate for Books tions. December can feel like "I was an IB [Interna- when I was in college and for Africa, Brady is able to a race to the finish, as stu- tional Baccalaureate] Di- since I wasn't able to afford combine her interests in so- dents scramble to put final ploma student," Brady said. an entire semester abroad, I cial justice and improving the touches on papers and cram "Meaning I got about a year's started looking for alterna- lives of those living in one of in last-minute study sessions. worth of credit from IB. The tives." Africa's developing countries. However, for Rachel process was pretty seamless Like Brady, Rohlf- Books for Africa is a Brady, this year things were to get the credit recognized." ing brought in college lev- nonprofit organization that different. Advanced credit from el coursework before she collects, sorts and ships Sure, she had projects high schools is one of the stepped onto Concordia's books to war-torn areas, and exams to complete. But driving forces that makes campus. Thanks to AP credit, helping to share libraries and unlike her friends who were early graduation a possibility, Rohlfing was technically a knowledge, Brady said. busy making plans for break Haug said. sophomore when she began Typical in most large and the coming semester, this "IB, Advanced Place- her first year at Concordia. non-governmental organi- December's finals week was ment and Post-Secondary \X•hile she had to overload a zations, Brady finds herself more stressful than others, as Enrollment Options (PSEO) couple of semesters, the sav- working at an intimate office, Brady found herself trying to credit is very common," ings from leaving a full year supporting the organization savor the present as she took Haug said. "I've seen stu- early were well worth the by coordinating sponsors and in her last days as a student dents take as many as seven work, she said. projects to help their initia- on campus. AP exams." However, both Rohlfing tives. "I remember feeling Often it's the students and Brady found that despite "It's a really busy job," PHOTO BY RACHELTORGERSON isolated," Brady said. "Being who are looking towards op- the financial benefits of early Brady said. "I'm constantly Poet Nikky Finney, author of "Head Off and Split," shares her story a December graduate was a tions past their undergradu- commencement, the choice meeting people from all over on campus March 29. lonely endeavor. I remember ate careers who make the can still be a daunting one. the country and the world." the last day of finals being re- most of- AP and IB oppor- "Graduating early is a Moving on from Con- ally sad." tunities. very scary decision," Brady cordia can also present AWARDS: Event takes 90 to While at the time she "They're driven, bring- said. "Concordia is such a unique hurdles. Following 100 days to prepare may have felt incredibly ing in extra credits to get in family and the hardest part graduation, Rohlfing headed alone, Brady's story is not and get out so they move was to leave the community." home to Colorado Springs unique. She is one of many But according to Olsen, onto the next level, which is Rohlfing also cites Con- and has found post-college From Page I students who choose to end the event is worth it, which often graduate school," Haug cordia's strong sense of com- life both exciting and chal- their time at Concordia early. said. Scott Olsen, an English he referred to as "one of munity as a deal breaker when lenging. Balancing two part- According to Interim Regis- In Brady's case, her it comes to early graduation. time jobs as an elementary professor and one of the those extraordinary things at trar Ericka Haug, eight per- motivation was much more "The social aspects of school paraprofessional and coordinators of the Na- the college." cent of Concordia's students financially grounded. While college are a huge blessing," an administrative assistant in tional Book Awards event In today's fast paced, graduate in less than four there were other avenues left Rohlfing said. "You really her father's office has provid- at Concordia, explained the technological world, the large years. From financial reasons available for her to pursue, have to weigh it and see if the ed Rohlfing with new free- process behind selecting the crowd that gave the authors to an enticing graduate pro- Brady found that she simply financial benefits outweigh doms and experiences. But it authors to come to campus. a rousing ovation at the end gram, the motivations behind didn't have the financial re- the social and academic ben- Can be frustrating, she said. He and Tracey Moorhead, of the night spoke loudly each student's decision to sources to explore. Graduat- efits." "I really miss the aca- the senior associate to the of how deep the written graduate early are unique. ing early was worth it to save External factors also demic stimulation," Rohlfing president, travel to the word still impacts us. Finney Graduating early was not money, she said. make it easier to want to stay said. "My job now doesn't originally in Brady's plan, she National Book Awards in wanted to give words of "It was very much a in the "Concordia bubble." . $ require me to think about said. Instead the decision pre- New York each year. After encouragement to Concordia financial decision," Brady "Why make the inevi- things the same way that 1 sented itself at the end of her said. "I thought of adding a table come faster?" Brady the awards are presented students who want to pursue had to in college. I've even sophomore year. minor, but I felt like my two said. "The economy sucks, found myself missing writing and Olsen and Moorhead a life of writing. "When I was registering majors were my passions and and looking for a job is really papers." have had a chance to hear "There are a lot of for classes I realized that I that I had spent enough time hard." Looking back, Rohlf- the authors speak, they get young people out there who didn't have any more classes exploring them." During her last semester ing doesn't regret her choice together and decide who to want to be poets—they just to take," Brady said. "I could Faced with the cur- at Concordia, Brady found of leaving Concordia early. invite. The college then puts don't say it loud enough," have graduated a whole year rent economic situation, a herself devoting increasing Since graduation last May, them on the spring schedule she said. "You have to early, but I decided instead to lack of financial resources is amounts of time to exploring she has found time to explore for that year. believe in yourself. I know spread my credits [around] often the driving factor of job opportunities. From net- possible career choices, help- "The entire process takes people say that all the time, more and explore other areas. early commencement. Anna working extensively in both ing her to decide to apply to about 90 to 100 days," Olsen but no matter what anybody I really wanted that senior Rohlfing, an art history and the Fargo-Moorhead and seminary. year experience so I added said. "That's a fast turn- says, you have to believe in religion double major, found Twin Cities areas, Brady was [an] extra semester." around for any major event." yourself." that by graduating an entire able to locate employment As a sociology and the- year early she was able to before graduation. More GRADUATES Page I 0 the CONCORDIAN CAMPUS NEWS FRIDAY APRIL 13 ' 20 I 2 4 Faculty, admin selections underway Three dean of arts and sciences Field of potential music finalists visit, meet campus ensemble directors narrows BY MELISA BARISH history, especially with the each had three open sessions StaffWriter subject of philosophy of sci- to meet faculty, administra- BY JACOB AMOS "My wife says I flunked fessional development and Contributing Writer retirement," he said. The search for a new ence. In fact, she has made tors and students. At each paying forward to that next several international presen- dean of arts and sciences is of the sessions, attendees The search for new Since assuming his role generation." nearing its completion after tations on the subject. were asked to fill out a form personnel to succeed Con- at Concordia in 2005, he has The search for his suc- campus visits were con- "I... believe that faculty with their reflections and cordia's departing ensemble only been able to see his wife cessor has been narrowed to ducted in March by the three have a responsibility to ap- questions for the candidates. directors has borne fruit of on the occasional breaks and three finalists, all of whom proach their own teaching final candidates. The com- These forms are now being late. The music department weekends, as she continues have been to campus, inter- with a scholarly attitude of mittee responsible for the reviewed by the search com- has announced choir direc- to reside in Brainerd, where viewed and interacted with inquiry, self-assessment and search is currently reviewing mittee. tor Michael Smith's succes- they have a granddaughter students. All that remains is the responses of faculty, improvement," Hiskes said Cindy Carver, who sor and has narrowed the and a newly remodeled place the search committee's final in the resume she sent to administrators and students chaired the committee to candidates for band director on a small lake in Baxter, just selection. Concordia. who attended these campus find the new dean of arts Scott Jones's down position west of Brainerd. While not at liberty to The final candidate to visits. and sciences, gave some to three finalists. "When I go back to disclose the names of those visit campus was Daniel Ho- Michael Wanous was the information on how the pro- The two departures Brainerd, it's hard to leave," under consideration, search first of the three candidates frenning, a Concordia alum- cess worked. She and four come during a particularly he said. "I love it here, but committee members offered to visit campus. He is cur- nus from the class of 1980 other faculty members were unique period of transition there are some things I want insights into what criteria who is currently Associate rently the associate dean at first voted into the commit- for the music department, as to do on my bucket list." they are primarily evaluating. Dean of the Social Sciences tee, which also includes the Augustana College in Sioux just last year, orchestra direc- Among the items on that "First and foremost, [we at St. Olaf College in North- provost. They then made Falls, S.D. He is also part of tor Bruce Houglum retired bucket list, he said, are visit- are looking for] a very capable field, Minn. Hofrenning is a advertisements and asked for their biology department. after 16 years at the college. ing his kids more and travel- musician who is also an ex- member of the political sci- nominations and suggestions Some of his achievements Over the course of two ing to such places as Ireland, cellent teacher," said Robert ence department at St. Olaf for potential candidates. years, the music department there include creating a Scotland and the Holy Land. Chabora, music department and has published a variety From over two dozen can- will have lost three promi- faculty mentoring program Upon Smith's departure, chair and search committee of works in the area. didates, the committee then nent conductors, to say noth- and requiring pre-mentoring Concordia alumnus Michael member. Hofrenning explained chose the final three who ing of the departures of pi- teaching observation to im- Culloton will be taking the Foster Beyers, Hou- that he was attracted to came to campus to visit. ano instructor Peter Nygaard prove the quality of faculty reigns. glum's successor as The Con- Concordia for many of the "The search commit- and associate voice professor within his department. Culloton is the artistic cordia Orchestra director, same reasons he is attracted tee is really pleased with June Rauschnabel. "I wanted our faculty director and conductor of made clear that the criteria to be really great teachers," to St. Olaf: strong religious the quality of the candidate Though a transitional identity, a continuous preser- the Choral Arts Ensemble in do not end there. From his Wanous said during one of pool," Carver said. time it may be, those involved vation of tradition and high Rochester, Minn., a 40-voice experience in the search com- his sessions with Concordia The currentdean of in the search maintain a pos- choral ensemble founded in mittee, he said they're looking staff. value placed on good educa- arts and sciences is James ture of hope and promise for 1985 that puts on free weekly not only for someone who Wanous also stressed tion. He is also attracted Aageson of the religion what they expect in the years concerts. understands what kind of the importance of his work to Concordia's Christian department. Aageson agreed to come. association and the steps that Craft, a reputed and self- place Concordia is but also during his time as chair of to hold the position for three "What you see in light proclaimed music enthusiast, what the school values. Augustana's natural science are being taken to facilitate years and is now moving of these departures is a interfaith dialogue. said Culloton is a great hire. Also factoring consider- division. While in that posi- back to the religion depart- strong effort on the part of "I think it's a good He proceeded to refer to ably into the decision is how tion, he helped to create and ment because his term is up. the college to keep music a Smith's successor as one of the students take to the can- implement a biochemistry challenge for Lutheran "I've enjoyed this job... close part of Concordia," the best up-and-coming cho- didates. major, and he repurposed students to understand other but I am looking forward to said President William Craft. traditions as well as their ral directors. 'We solicit student some unused space into a going back and working with Jones, also bidding fare- Under whose baton research space for the chem- own," Hofrenning said. "We students and colleagues," well to Concordia after this feedback at every step in the would be doing a disser- Concordia's bands will play istry department. Aageson said. year, observed, "across the process," Beyers said. "You vice if we only sought our "I feel like Concordia's His current position country there's a big swath of next year is still a mystery, better believe the search mission in a more narrower involves working with all in a great place," Wanous people at retirement age." however. committee values that feed- way." of the academic programs said. "That moment of tran- Current director of sev- back." Hofrenning also stated "from art to women's stud- The second candidate sition," he continued, "is a en years, Jones, far from retir- Though it remains un- that the standard Concor- ies" minus the school of to visit campus was Anne real gift." ing and claiming to have 20 clear exactly when the new dia sets for itself should be business and the athletics years of teaching left in him, Hiskes, the current interim His colleague, Mr. band director will be an- continuously examined. department. Aageson is dean for interdisciplinary Smith, who directs Manner- is leaving for a position at his nounced, the department "I think we should have responsible for a variety of programs and faculty de- chor, Cantabile, and Chapel alma mater, The Ohio State maintains an optimistic out- a harder, stronger conversa- activities including hiring University. velopment at the University Choir, is retiring after his sev- look for its candidates. of Connecticut's College of tion about what we can do staff, course scheduling, fac- "It's a real gift to be able "I can't remember a year better than anywhere else enth year at Concordia. He Liberal Arts and Sciences. ulty evaluation and budget to return to my alma mater," when the search has gone because of our unique set- managing. In addition, the was about to retire from his She has also worked in the job at Brainerd High School he said, "as both a way of so well," Chabora said. "We areas of philosophy and academic division chairs all paying back the institution have people that could hit the The three candidates when he came to Concordia. report to him. that gave me legs for my pro- ground running." 3,000 miles no more Car owners delay oil changes past recommended mileage

BY SEAN PLEMMONS 25,000 miles without getting changed. Contributing Writer Bur read that he no longer needed to lis- ten to the advice of mechanics; his car man- The trees pass by, the lights pass by. It is ual said that he could wait every 7,500 miles all a blur, but from the back seat of the car, it Finalists for the dean of arts and sciences position, Daniel Hofrenning, Michael Wanous and Anne Hiskes, before he needed to change the oil, so that is visited campus before Easter break. is so familiar. Every bump in the road is made what he is doing now crystal clear by the car's suspension. The build- "The car shop said I must abide by their Did you know.... ings seem to blend together as the speed in- guidelines," But said. "That was 7,000 miles creases. The car accelerates quickly, without a ago and I have not had a problem. I still have FOR hitch. As the numbers on the odometer climb 500 miles to go, and I will milk it for all it is The life of a common higher, it creeps further away from the recom- worth." housefly is 14 days? mended oil change mileage printed on a sticker Concordia sophomore Michael Schuldt in the corner of the car's window. follows suit, despite what he has been taught. The car: A 1998 Honda Civic. The owner: "One of the first things my father taught RENT A dog was the first ani- Concordia College sophomore Jeremie Bur. me about cars was to check the oil and the dip- mal in space? Bur, along with many other car owners, stick," Schuldt said. "My dad said to change it is joining in the increasingly common practice every 3,000 miles. I just can't do that, not from Going fast - reserve for Denmark has twice as of not changing his oil every 3,000 miles, even what I have learned." many pigs as there are though it has been a written rule for many According to the California Integrated years that car owners should do so. However, 2012-2013 school year people? Waste Management Board, there is a "3,000- this rule no longer needs to be followed with mile myth." In a recent study, they urged driv- before it's too late! today's oil and today's technology. ers to wait longer in between oil changes, ex- Crocodiles cannot move According to a recent study conducted plaining that motor oil is one of the largest their tongues? by The NPD Group, a leading market re- hazardous waste streams in the United States. Many 3,4, & 5 bedroom search group, the number of Americans who The study said that drivers can reduce their Camels spit at people? change their oil after 3,000 miles has in- consumption by waiting longer between oil houses to choose from! creased since 2007. When the study was first changes. Bur, who lives in Michigan when not conducted in 2007, 59 percent of Americans at Concordia, was one of the drivers who de- The length of an elephant believed they should change their oil every cided to reduce his waste. is the same as the tongue 3,000 miles, while 33 percent believed they "Driving back and forth between Minne- One and two-bedroom of a blue whale? should wait until after 3,000 miles. In 2011, sota and Michigan really racks up the miles," apartments. the number of people who change their oil he said. "1 would have to change my oil at least The South American every 3,000 miles dropped to 51 percent, twice a semester if I was adhering to the 3,000- while the number of people who change their mile rule." Giant Anteater eats over oil after 3,000 miles jumped to 49 percent, a Dan Duggan of Duggan's Auto Service Near MSUIV and Concordia 30,000 ants, per day? 16 percent increase. in Moorhead recommends that drivers follow Ray Bernard, owner and mechanic at the rules that the owner's manual has set out. Ray's Auto Repair in Moorhead, said that the "Many cars have many different guide- Source: www.factsabouta- 3,000-mile guideline dates back to when oil lines," Duggan said in an e-mail interview. "I have seen cars with recommendations as far as nimals.net was not as advanced as it is now He said that RKAK Realty & Property Management, Inc. if the oil were left in the engine too long, it 10,000 miles. It all depends on the type of driv- would start to degrade and cause a buildup of ing you do." Phone: 218-227-0000 More OIL N Page I 0 sludge. The motor oil of today does not break www.rkakrentals.corn down as uicldv and some oil can To as lon as SPORTS FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012 In defense of bounty hunting

BY MIKE EIKMEIER I always thought it with attempting to not inflict Sports Columnist meant that I should hit them pain on each other. That is hard enough so they would boring. This time of year, I quit running in my direction. Ndamukong Suh, a de- focus a lot more on baseball That seems to be es- fensive tackle for the Detroit and tend to ignore everything sentially the same thing as Lions, is widely considered relating to football. But there this system of bounties, with theleague's dirtiest player. 1lle s romens omen is one story line that I found the obvious exception of But he claims he is just play- interesting. Over the past finance. These players simply ing the game how he feels it Outdoor month, the story regard- Baseball Golf should not be getting paid should be played: with no re- ing the New Orleans Saints tens of thousands of dollars strictions. He too, has faced and their "bounty hunting" I->th-k and just for injuring an already his share of penalties and Apra: ugsbutg has been unfolding. In case fragile quarterback; they fines, but he always shows (2) 1:00 p.m. •awuy April 14 - St. Thom- you missed it, coaches and _Flea should be injuring him to im- up ready to hit someone as as Invitational, 12:00 players participated in a prove their chance at winning hard as he possibly can. He system that paid players with p. m . the game. is not one bit, afraid to injure April 17 - Valley City incentives for hard hitting So what does this mean someone. April 14 - St. Ben's or injuring certain opposing State 4:00 p.m. home for the future of football? This is what I find en- April 15 - St. Thom- players. It was reported that Triangular, 11:00 It means that football is tertaining in football: not all it had been going on since as Invitational, 8:00 a.m. ,tikty becoming increasingly less the stupid theories focus on April 18 - Gustavus 2007, the year the Saints won entertaining. If they need to how a wide receiver should the Super Bowl. A series of (2) 1:00 p.in. home a.in. punish an entire franchise run a route, but instead how fines and drastic suspensions April 14 - St. Ben's for years to come simply hard that receiver can send have been recently given to Multi-Event, 1:30 a player to the ground. This the coaches: Most noticeably, because they were organized might be an entirely male p.rn. head coach Sean Payton was in developing a system to W/omen's suspended one year without win by playing physically, point of view, but aggres- Men s pay for knowing about the then they don't understand sion is built into us by nature Fastpitch April 15 - St. Ben's how important these tackles and football just seems to be system and not stopping it. I\ ulti- Event, 1 :00 In addition, the franchise was are. This example they are the easiest and safest way to Softball Outdoor fined $500,000 and had to making could send a message release it. p.tn. '615 forfeit its second round draft to every NFL team, every Although I understand l'rack and picks for 2012 and 2013. It college team and even every the suspensions and penalties was reported that somewhere high school team that hard for the financial incentives it April 11 - Flamline, Field between 22 and 27 players hits are not allowed and you gave the players, I am strong- 3:30 p.m. home Men's Tennis were involved, although no will be punished if you injure ly opposed to the message it someone. sends for playing physically. penalties have been given to April 1 . 4 - St. John's Statistically, there is a The Saints didn't win the April 14 - St Bene- them. Triangular, 11:00 April 13 - St. John's, I feel that violence is surprising lack of injuries in Super Bowl because they dict, 1:00 p.m. home a.m. away essential to the game of foot- pro football. For every play, cheated; they won because 4:00 p.m. au-'ay, ball. The element of danger .some man must forcibly take they saw weaknesses in the April 15 - Augsburg, and risk are some of the down another man against opponents and inflicted pain April 14 - St. John's biggest attractions to the vast his will. This will happen on the players that could hurt 1:00 p.m. away consumption of this game. around a hundred times a them the most. It's called Multi-Event, 1:30 Yet these penalties seem to game, roughly, and a few good strategy; it's not crimi- p.m. away Women's reflect an entirely negative more hundred in the week nal. I believe that "bounty April 19 - Bethel, view on forceful tackles. I of practice leading up to hunting" for a large sum of 3:30 p.m. away Tennis remember being told by my the game. Much of this has cash is a crime, but trying to April 15 - St. John's football coach in middle to do with the number of not hurt your opponent is a Multi-Event, 1:00 school, "If you hit them, pads they have to wear and bigger crime in my book. Let April 13 - St. Bene- make sure they don't want to the new technology in their them play rough; it's more Men's Golf p.m. away get hit again." helmets, but it also has to do entertaining! dict, 4:00 p.m. an'av

April 15-16 - Valley April 14 - MSU-

Men's Golf City Invite, 9:00 a.m. Moorhead, 10:00

Scores neutral a.m. home Recent Scores April 6, 2012 St. John's Triangular

Final Team Scores

April 3 - UM-Crookston, W 15-3 1. Saint John's - 297 Spring season up to par April 4 - St. Olaf, W 11-1 2. Concordia College - 298 3. Saint John's Blue - 303 April 7 - St. John's, L 3-5 4. UW-Eau Claire - 307 April 7 - St. John's, L 6- 7 (12th inning) Final Top 10 Individu- April 10 - St. Mary's, W 22-2 al Scores

April 10 -- St. Mary's, W 4-3 1. Pat Deitz - Concordia College - 70

2. Coy Papachek - Concor- Women's Fastpitch Softball dia College - 72

April 5 - St. Mary's, 1, 7-10 t3. Derek Brinker - Saint John's Blue - 74 April 6 - Gustavus, L 5-6 t3. Dennis Granath - Saint John's - 74

Men's Golf t3. Tony Krogen - Saint \pril 6 - SJU Triangular, 2nd Place John's - 74

t3. Drew Lynch - Saint John's - 74 Alen's Outdoor Track and t7. Ben Brooks - UW-Eau Claire - 75

arc a t7. Casey Vangsness - Saint John's - 75 PHOTO BY GOCOBBERBLOG The men's golf team started the spring season off well with a 2nd place victory at the St. John's Triangu- t9. Pat Cron - Saint lar on Friday, April 6. Blue - 76

t9. Brett Draxler - Saint The Men's golf team is off to a good start this season. The team reached a John's - 76 final score of 298 for their first spring meet at the St. John's Triangular on April 6. St. John's came in at 297, leaving the Cobbers in 2nd Place behind t9. Barret Freeland - Con- the nationally ranked team. Visit the athletics homepage at www.cord.edu to cordia College - 76. read the whole story.

FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012 PULSE 6 Hip hop's potential growth

BY LANA GYAMERA Likewise, Wilson added his thoughts on Pulse Contributor what people could learn about hip hop: "Hip hop is a culture and not just a music The Black Students Union, for one of its genre," Wilson said. "It is associated with just maiden events since its inauguration a year ago, being a genre and being ghetto. It is way more took up the mantel of organizing the annual than that." Hip Hop Summit this year. The workshops and especially the panel The Hip Hop Summit was previously or- discussion sought to teach this message. Many ganized by the Hip Hop Congress, a national unknown revelations were made by the panel. committee that has a chapter on campus. For example, Tony the Butcher, an under- Last year, however, the Congress failed to ground rapper in the F-M community, made it put on the summit. Robin Wisner, president of known that hip hop had a political and social BSU and former member of the Congress, said message, adding that "it wasn't always about the he thinks the problem was due to time manage- money." ment. Students in attendance had positive things "We couldn't get it planned ahead," he to say about the day's events. said. "Deadlines were not met. Since it is a once Freshman Amy Tran, who, like most in at- in a year event, we only met during that time tendance, had a relatively basic knowledge or and it was a scramble." none at all about hip hop, left with a new ap- In addition, he explained why the BSU preciation. decided to take up the reins this year and as- "It was very informative," she said. "It was sociated it with the departure of the Congress' nice to know that there is more out there than former president, 2011 graduate Davit Endale. country music." "The Congress didn't have a strong hold Senior Julie Arnold was impressed with after his [Endale's] graduation, so BSU decided the way the panelists delivered their points. to take it on," Wisner said. "I liked the distinction they made between The BSU does not take full credit for put- mainstream hip hop and underground hip ting up this year's summit, however, according hop," she said. to junior treasurer Michael Wilson. But even though the day's events appeared 'We worked with Intercultural Affairs and successful to those who attended, one fact was Campus Entertainment Commission very dili- blatantly apparent: the lack of an audience from gently to put this together," he said. Concordia. Even though Morrie Jones Confer- The three organizations were instrumen- ence A/B, where the spoken word workshop tal in selecting the group of performers who and discussion were held, was more than half graced the campus this year. According to Wis- full, the number of Concordia students in at- ner, the three organizations set up a commit- tendance was lacking. tee responsible for preparing a list of preferred Instead, there was a great attendance from artists. The artists with the highest popularity staff and students of Circle of Nations in Wah- within the committee were selected. The star peton, N.D., who heard about the event online. studded cast consisted of Big Mike, Big Rob, "They [the children] came to it the last Mike Wil, Me and You Crew, Kipp G and Tony time. They seem to enjoy it," Melanie Jones, a the Butcher and Desdamona, with artist POS home living assistant at the school, said about as the headliner. their appearance this year. As always, the summit was a day-long af- Desdamona, who saw the audience grow fair consisting of various workshops that show- from a meager crowd of less than ten Concor- cased the elements of hip hop like graffiti, a dia students to a crowd with about 30 fourth to panel discussion and an evening concert. eighth graders, saw this as an opportunity for PHOTO BY ZACH FORSTROM Unlike previous years, this year's work- Concordia to team with other schools for the Hip hop artist POS served as the headliner for the evening concert for the Hip Hop Summit on March 31 shops excluded breakdancing. In its place was Rob, Mike Wil, Me summit. in the Cemtrum. Other artists that performed during the concert included Big Mike, Big the freestyle/spoken workshop overseen by and You Crew, Kipp G,Tony the Butcher and Desdamona. Concordia students in attendance, on the Desdamona, a rapper and spoken word artist other hand, were not particularly pleased with from the Twin Cities and Kipp G, an under- were instrumental in drawing a more sizeable It could get bigger and bigger each year," she the lack of support from students. ground rapper, freestyler and graffiti artist from crowd with their performance. said. "Hip hop is an excellent way of commu- Fargo. Desdamona, who spoke about the difficul- She also sees the summit growing into a nication," senior Josh Hermerding said. "I am "This workshop is cool for interested ties women face in the hip hop industry during big event in the Fargo-Moorhead community, disappointed that Concordia students did not people to learn from the professionals," Wisner the panel discussion, had no problems drawing with not only workshops and performances but show up." said about the new workshop. in the largest crowd to the Centrum, which was also with a mixture with films and forums. The evening's performances seemed to be In an era where hip hop has a lot of nega- packed with dancing students by the end of her "It will look good for the school," she said. taking the same route as the day's events, with tive connotations and stereotypes, Wisner and performance. just a few students partying with the perform- "Hip hop education is really big right now" Wilson both had similarly positive views on She has been organizing the B-Girl-Be ers in the Centrum. Her thoughts echo that of Wilson's about what the community could learn from these summit in Minneapolis, a conference which But just when it seemed like the 200 con- hip hop in Concordia. He said: summits. seeks to encourage girls to be more prominent firmed people on the Hip Hop Summit Face- "Concordia does a good job of exploring "The community should learn to listen to in the hip hop world. She had nothing but posi- book page appeared to be some sort of a fluke, diverse cultures and this is one of them. Ev- the message in hip hop," Wisner said. "There tive feedback about the summit at the end of things turned around for the better. eryone has had their time, and it is time for hip are real hip hop artists who rap about positive the night. Wisner and Wilson transformed into their things and should be seen as role models." "There is so much potential for this show. hop." alter egos Big Rob and Mike Wil, and they Senior art majors show off their talent

BY REGAN WHITNEY Additionally, since students ated motivated her to become Pulse Writer paint larger every year, she an artist herself. must find enough room while While Swedberg's pieces A combination of artistic maintaining a good rhythm focused on emotions and talents and four years of aca- and flow. fears, other pieces took a look demic guidance has once again This year six different at concrete events. culminated into the Senior Art awards were given to seniors Studio Art major Sara Exhibition. From March 27 to that showed exceptional cre- Boom created three pictures May 6, 21 young profession- ativity in their work. Studio in her Intermediate Printmak- als will show their strongest Art major Emily Swedberg ing class that depict the non- works of art from their time was awarded the Department profit Bridger Bowl ski area in at Concordia. Purchase Award for her water- her hometown of Bozeman, This is the seniors' chance color painting titled "Insight- Mont. to use the critical thinking ful Gazes," which will now "I've been going there skills they've learned through be added to the department's since elementary school," the years to create a cohesive collection. The piece is part of Boom said. work of art, according to Swedberg's Deliquescent Curi- One of her pictures por- Heather Hardester, manager osity Series. trays the one old red ski lift of the Cyrus M. Running Gal- "This series of watercol- left in the area. Boom said the lary where the exhibit is being or paintings is an invitation to rest of the lifts were auctioned held. Additionally, it gives stu- explore this world of the mind to raise money and have been dents a taste of being a profes- with anomalous colors, falla- replaced by new ski lifts. sional artist. cious gravity and impossible Boom plans to make a "For studio art, it syncs anatomies unrestricted by re- book with many different nicely if they're going to grad ality's boundaries," Swedberg prints that represent the area. school for art," said Hardester. said in her artist statement. For her, the art brings back It will also help the many In "Insightful Gazes" fond memories of the ski area. graphic design majors apply- each of the six faces repre- Both Boom and Swcd- ing for jobs, she said. sents a different emotion such berg were impressed by other The gallery includes as anger, determination, hope- seniors' works of art in the graphic design art, paintings, fulness and meditativeness. gallery. printmaking and many oth- Swedberg said she completed "I'm pretty proud of er types of art that portray the work in 2011 in her In- [the exhibit]" Swedberg said. themes like remembrance, termediate Watercolors class "I hope people keep working curiosity and introspection. taught by David Boggs. hard." Designing and organizing the Swedberg said her grand- The Cyrus M. Running gallery was a challenge for pa has been an inspiration Gallery featuring the Senior Hardester. throughout her journey as an Art Exhibition is open 9 a.m. "There's lots of graphic artist. Seeing all the pictures in to 4 p.m. on weekdays and PHOTO BY OLIVIA GEAR design that must balance with his apartment that he had cre- 1p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Cyrus M. Running Gallery is showcasing the work of senior art majors until May 6. studio art," Hardester said. CON CO RDIARI PULSE FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012 7 Spring fever hits campus Things to do on a sunny day in Fargo-Moorhead

BY KRISTA DiLORENZO activities for people of all ages. Geocaching is a little-known activity that requires nothing Pulse Writer Other great places to check out are parks in the area. but a sense of adventure and a smart-phone app. Geocaching It has been a long winter; the tan lines of last summer have Moorhead has many parks at different walking distances from is an outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS devices. completely gone, but despair not! The sun has finally come Concordia. The closest parks are Lamb Park, located behind Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and out again, and the clocks have moved forward. This is the time the townhouses, and Knapp Park, found behind Fjelstad. These then attempt to find the cache hidden at that location. There of year when one realizes that Fargo-Moorhead is actually a parks offer lots of room to start a game of ultimate frisbee are tons of geocaches hidden all over Fargo-Moorhead. Now that the snow has gone, get some friends together and try your great place to be, so how does one take advantage of the great and, of course, they have swings and playground equipment. hand at geocaching. Geocaching apps are downloadable online. weather? Well, here are some inexpensive ideas to enjoy spring Woodlawn Park, also easily walkable, has a Frisbee Golf course Geocaching is fun to do alone or with a group of friends. to its fullest: that is open to the public. Larger parks by the river include The Red River Zoo is also a great place to explore as the Go for a walk. The great thing about this activity is that Gooseberry Mounds Park and Island Park in Fargo. These two weather becomes more agreeable. Though this activity requires walking can be substituted for longboarding, biking or roller- parks are great for bigger events like barbeques. Island Park has a car and a small admission fee, the zoo is still worth checking skating. Get creative and enjoy the weather by getting off campus a community pool that is open in the summer. out if you have never been there. Currently open on weekends, and moving. You can go out for the sole purpose of wandering Downtown Fargo is always so beautifully lit up with festive the Red River Zoo is one of the newest zoos in the state with 75 and enjoying the neighborhoods surrounding campus, or lighting during the winter, but it is not a place for lazily wandering different species of animals, including Red Pandas and a family Moorhead offers some fun stops along the way such as the Dairy from shop to shop. During the spring months, though, it of timber wolves. The children's section includes a petting zoo Queen on Eighth Street. Other interesting destinations include becomes a great place to explore and hang out. From campus, and a 1920s carousel. the Moorhead Public Library, which is only a short distance downtown Fargo is roughly a 25-minute walk and a place one With all these options available, you may just want to from campus. Even though Concordia has Carl B. Ylvisaker, could easily spend all day people-watching, checking out local stay in Moorhead all summer. the Moorhead library is still fun to explore and it offers weekly attractions or just walking around.

PHOTO BY RACHELTORGERSON PHOTO BY OLIVIA GEAR Senior Abby Sauer jumps for the frisbee while enjoying the nice spring weather by playing outside with Students relax and soak up the sun Olin Hill.The hill becomes a popular favorite of students on warm friends. spring days when it comes to relaxing or playing games. St. Patrick's Day restaurant flop BY KATE GANTZ time of prohibition, when speakeasies Pulse Contributor abounded and sold alcohol illegally. The For as long as I can remember, one atmosphere was certainly successful of the most significant activities that and congruent with the time period it brings my family together is trying new was meant to represent. restaurants, especially when they pop We were seated right by the door, up all over the Twin Cities where I live. so I was also able to people-watch as And I'm not talking about your typical groups rolled in, some of them stum- chain restaurants like Applebee's and bling. Most of the people who came in Chili's; we specialize in finding the most were older couples, families with teen- diverse cuisine in the most arbitrary lo- age children and large groups ready to cations. socialize. A group of elderly people While the Fargo-Moorhead res- came in to celebrate the holiday wearing taurant scene has not even remotely green and white hats. One wore a jock revealed itself to me yet, there was one strap around his head. How that repre- restaurant close to campus that still sented St. Patrick's Day, I have no idea. remained a mystery to me, even after Another large group, comprised of fif- almost three years of living here. With teen or so middle-aged couples, tram- my parents visiting for the weekend, I pled in with green Mardi Gras beads thought it would be the perfect oppor- around their necks with plastic green tunity to give Speak Easy a try. I also fig- beer mugs attached. Classy. ured it would be a safe location to bring I was beginning to think we were my parents on St. Patrick's Day. the only normal table in the entire res- As we pulled into the parking lot taurant when our server finally returned. that Saturday evening, it was undoubt- From the time we ordered to the time edly empty; only a few cars were scat- we actually received our food, it had tered throughout the lot. When go- been entirely too long The service was ing to new restaurants, this, my mom slow, despite the fact that most of the says, is never a good sign. Restaurants groups had arrived after us. When I re- with few customers during the busi- ceived my spaghetti, it was nothing out est mealtimes—the evenings on the of the ordinary. There was no spiciness weekends—usually mean something is to it, nothing that made it stick out from wrong with them. every other plate of spaghetti I had ever PHOTO BY KATE GANTZ Stepping into the door around 6:15 eaten. In addition, my mom's burger was Speak Easy, located just off Eighth Street in Moorhead near Safari Cinema, is a 1920s-themed restaurant and lounge that offers both Italian and American food and drink classics. that evening, our party of eight was incredibly dry. Simply looking at it made seated immediately. Our drink orders me wonder why she was even eating it. were taken, and I ordered what ended There was something that both- up being a delicious, calorie-laden Irish ered me about this restaurant, but I Speak Easy Cream Italian soda. It was essentially didn't realize it until after we had left. Restaurant: eating ice cream for dessert before the The menu has nothing out of the or- Cuisine: Italian and American actual meal—every kid's fantasy. dinary, nothing that intrigued me or I then took in the scene as we inspired me to try a new food. It's all Value: Fair waited for what seemed like an hour very safe, with most items one hundred before our server came back to take percent capable of satisfying the young- Website: speakeasyrestaurant.com our order. The spacious dining room est taste buds. If I could make one sug- was dimly lit, with dark green walls and gestion to the restaurant, it would be to Overall rating: 2/5 red accents. I immediately noticed the reinvent what it means to make their antique instruments suspended on the food, to be passionate and inspired by Date analysis: Long-time married couples hang out here walls, representing the Roaring 20's, the what they create.

OPINIONS FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012 8 Travel reminders How can we The feeling has remained the from President Obama to A VAIRY same ever since. our ideologically gridlocked RIDICULOUS Flying has always Congress. With the talking LIFE seemed like a magical and heads on cable news channels keep technological feat (probably our faith? spewing everything from job in assisting students related group can provide. because I don't fly much), impending economic disaster BEYOND ensure that they keep up However, Concordia only but in my mind "traveling" to a call to colonize the THE with their faith. However, has a few of these and those has always been synonymous Middle East once and for all, HOR IZON I realized that not so many that exist happen to be so with road trips. With rest stop needless to say this issue hits breaks, fast food dinners and students take advantage of "underground" that it's home for many of us. While books on tape, traveling by this valuable resource. Why? hard for incoming freshmen I don't typically subscribe to car will always be my ideal That's a great question that to know that they exist. I these doomsday prophecies, I way of getting from place we need to address—and wonder if they are even can't deny that I too have felt JAMES %/AIR to place, seeing the country unfortunately I have no recognized (registered) by pain at the pump. During the past couple firsthand as I race along the idea. We have Campus the college. Is this something However, I have to ask: of weeks I've done a lot of endless stretches of prairie. Ministry to assist students, we need to look at as a are high gas prices really all HOWARD MUKANDA traveling. I usually don't travel Air travel with its high ticket but I would assume that community or let individuals bad? much, so spending more time prices, required special travel- Last week was Easter. students who happen not to decide for themselves? Sure, one could argue on the move is a different sized products and long, Many students went home be Christians view this as a Again, I don't know the that being a staple of the experience for me, and arduous lines to get through and spent some time .with Christian-centered ministry, answer, but all I know is that American economy and I've certainly enjoyed some security seems filled with families and friends. For so maybe there have to be as a student, my spiritual society, having unpredictable time away doing something excess and waste, something those who are Christians, some clarification on what needs are essential to my and unpleasantly high prices different. that is growing increasingly. Easter was a great time to Campus Ministry does. Or college success. for oil and gas are probably As always, packing It is prohibitively expensive, reconnect with their faith should Concordia have a If students feel that such for trips can be the most making it even less appealing not good in the short term. and appreciate the gift of more "neutral" office where a club does not yet exist, challenging aspect of one's compared to hours in the car. But looking long-term, life that Christ has given students can go and feel they should try founding a trip. My most recent journey Perhaps that's why I've I see that there could be us. College is a thrilling comfortable talking about new group that would better took me to Utah for the always preferred driving. some inherent good for this experience and a period their faith? fit their needs. However, National Conference of Although driving across situation. Maybe, just maybe, for both academic and We are a Christian again it seems there are no Undergraduate Research, country does require more high gas prices will help us interpersonal growth. But school, so if people happen clear guidelines as to what meaning more specifically of an investment in time to finally shake this sauce many students, especially to be from faiths other students can do in order to that I would be flying. Because resources, its costs can and look for something else those who happen to be at than Christianity where do establish such a group. of the new strict regulations be relatively minimal. No to power our society, change a school not affiliated with they go? We have a lot of A lot of students have on what can be brought on baggage fees, security our lifestyle and help us move their religion, fear that their interfaith discussions led found a lot of ways to keep planes, I would have to leave checkpoints, or unfriendly toward a better tomorrow. faith may wither or even pass by various organizations their faiths. There is a group my giant contact solution and gate attendants to worry While I'm a staunch away during their years at on campus, and those I of Christian students that toothpaste bottles behind. about. My only costs would environmentalist and card- their school. have attended tend to focus meets every Monday in be filling up the tank and my Instead I'd have to brave the carrying, bleeding-heart This made me wonder: more on how we can live the north gym. There are limits would be how much travel size aisle at Target and liberal, I've always found our how do most students who in harmony as a diverse student-led Bible studies in I could fit in the trunk and then cram all of these items capitalistic market an ideal come from various religious community. However, I have almost every dorm. Most into a small quart-size bag. how long I'd be willing to channel (other than direct backgrounds manage to keep not heard of any that try to prominently, we have every Challenge accepted. sit behind the wheel. Being a help individuals to maintain government intervention) their faith at Concordia? I day chapel. A lot of students Since I was little, I've always good American, I love my car their "original faiths" to explore new industry, am not a religious expert, carpool every Sunday and been intrigued by the concept and I'd do anything for it. But without trying to coerce go to various community products and lifestyle options. but I took Religion 100, of travel sized products. a recent trend is causing me them to a new faith. churches. Should this be Perhaps then it can help and with my curiosity on Growing up I'd love going to think twice about my use On-campus student- something that students us locate something more the table, I hope this article to the dentist, not because of it. The trend is probably led spiritual groups are are told during orientation? sustainable to provide power. will stimulate discussion I enjoyed having a strange obvious, and no, it isn't bad and become something wonderful resource college College is a period for both person poke, prod and drill drivers texting while on the Maybe those high gas prices that we can reflect on as a students. The chance to academic and interpersonal into my mouth, but rather interstate. You guessed it; I'm will deter us from taking community. worship and talk with other growth, so faith is also a because after the arduous all about gas prices. pointless trips, inform better I have come to religious students is one component of that growth, procedure I'd get small tubes Being an election year, vehicle choices and finally understand that Concordia that all students should and I think this issue needs of promotional toothpaste hot button issues like our make the SUV obsolete. does a really wonderful take, given the support to be looked at seriously. and floss. For some reason in already elevated gas prices High gas prices? Bring 'em and joy that a strong faith- my seven-year old mind a tiny have risen to the forefront of on. Let's show the world that Crest toothpaste was always the political debate and public America is capable of moving infinitely more effective than discourse. 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Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots. From http://www.tealdragon.net/humor/facts/facts.htm CON CO RD IAN OPINIONS FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012 - Editorial - Truly Open-Minded One of the wonderful things about Concordia is the spirit of the liberal education that thrives here: the fostering of critical A night at the theater thinking, the value of broadening the mind, the entertaining of Not for the reasons you Yet here is where the "don't run around like 5 year many different ideas and viewpoints. But sometimes it is easy think, but for the fact that problems begin. A group old" and "wear clothes." In for people who value all of these things to actually begin to look KATELYN'S I am extremely particular of four tweens decided to my life I have seen every down on those around them who do not. CORNER about my experience while migrate to a spot four rows single one of these rules bro- There is a certain irony in this attitude. Is it possible to be watching a movie, and just behind us. There are two ken: adults bringing entire close-minded about close-minded people? Does having a truly about the only person who things wrong with this: for meals in from Subway, super "open" mind include being open to people who do not? can handle that is my little one, that they migrated at all, loud children telling stories, Unfortunately, this conflict has surfaced in a very real way on sister. From my obnoxious and two, they were tweens. parents bringing their kids campus. Certain groups of students—particularly groups with a laugh to my intolerance of There is not an age group in to movies beyond their corn- religious basis—have been denied the ability to become student talkers (hypocrisy, I know), it the world I hate more than organizations because they are considered "exclusive" by others is a bit overwhelming. tweens, especially in public. prehension, a man smoking on campus. But without the opportunity to flex their "student We picked a Saturday Their attitudes and idiocy in the corner and a couple organization" wings, these groups haven't had the opportunity show. The Baxter movie also seemed to be magnified engaging in mildly distracting to prove their ability to be inclusive. Concordia actually requires Atif theatre was our best bet, and by the fact that they were behavior. statements of equal opportunity in their student organization KATELY N HEN AGIN from the looks of it we were speaking full-voiced, during The movie theatre is a consititution—so if these groups are serious about being of- Hunger Games. Some- tight. Only about 20 cars in the movie, near me. After perfect example of what how this whole article started ficially recognized by the college, they will have already made a the lot, meaning very few five minutes, I told them to people like to do when they with Hunger Games: from commitment to open-mindedness. people: optimal theatre time shut up or get out, much to think no one is watching. my weird, aggressive person- But more importantly, the stance of the college in not grant- for me. We were ten minutes the chagrin of my little sister. When people are in the ality to the movie I saw this ing student organization status betrays a lack of open-minded- late, and entered when the In my mind there are sev- dark, they are idiots and only last weekend. I waited for theatre was already dark. To eral fundamental rules of the ness on its par—precisely the crime for which these groups are prove to accentuate their weeks to see the movie once our delight we saw only 10 theatre, like "no smoking" zxcluded. Is it right for the college to be so commited to inclu- idiotic activity. I have seen it came out. Partly, I waited people. FANTASTIC. They and "no bringing in food siveness that it must practive exclusiveness itself? Or is it time people picking their nose or to see it with my lovely were all in the center, which from the outside." These are for Concordia to revise its view of open-mindedness so that it shoot ice at other patrons little sister (future Cobber meant I could chill on one straightforward and effective. does not close itself off to those who supposedly don't have it? class of 2016, whaddup), as of the side sections and Then there are the unspoken of the theatre. We Gobbets Peace homes, sentimentality strikes again. I hang out with my sister and rules, like "shut up," "don't know better though, right? Mary Beenken, Editor-in-Chief also waited because me in a her boyfriend and have no hog the armrest if near May the odds be ever in the movie theatre is just bizarre. complications. a stranger," "don't spill," favor of a fantastic movie Space, dinosaurs and robots BY PATRICK ROSS and needed some science before I could know science on display. You can lecture all day on and prompt even deeper questioning of the Opinions Editor everything. I'm only half kidding; the sciences kinetics or free energy, but show me something way things work. As we continue exploring, we With deadline approaching and writer's at my high school were rather poor, so I sit that changes color or better yet explodes, and find more and more questions that we haven't block and just a few hours of sleep clouding my through a lot of lectures thinking, "so that's you'll have my undivided attention. I can only been able to answer, and to me that might mind, I was trying to find my way back to that how that works!" I feel like a five-year old imagine that having government-sponsored be the single most fascinating thing about golden road of righteousness: productivity. playing with dinosaurs or spaceships again. laboratories open to public experiments science. For all the work we've done and all the I was doing what anyone would do when In a society where science, especially of would result in both a tremendous increase progress we've made, we still can't completely facing impending due dates: I was reading the late, has been so polarizing, I think this sense in scientific understanding and technological explain our universe. That's awesome, in the webcomic XKCD (Fine, maybe only nerds do of wonder is important. It's why as a kid, you advancement. Just look at what open-source truest meaning of the word. Are we really this. Shoulda just said Twitter). What caught loved "Bill Nye the Science Guy" (You did software has done for the Internet and tech the Only planet with life? Amazing! Or must my attention was an illustration of the depths love this show. We all know it) and learning startups. The benefit of widespread scientific there be another planet just like ours that has of the ocean that included a remark about the about stars or momentum or recycling for the literacy would be huge, and if nothing else also produced life, somewhere in the far-flung depth and pressure that sperm whales dive to first time. Unfortunately, over the years the would probably eliminate the fad dieting reaches of the cosmos? Mind-boggling! and how we really know very little about our idea of science "explaining the unexplained" industry (I apologize if you are heavily invested We can push our knowledge further and very own planet. It was a reminder of both our dies off, hacked away after lesson upon lesson in fad diets, for several reasons). fill in gaps between information by constantly curiosity as humans and our power to explore. and slaughtered upon the altar of unintelligible I'll admit, the idea of public labs seems far exploring the world around us. It has been I'm talking Science with a capital `S' here, be textbooks. As a result, the sciences seem away, living only in some weird science nirvana. said recently that science answers only the it physics, biology, chemistry, geology, or any like something we can't relate to, a tool for Sadly, science has garnered a reputation for questions we want answered. Whether this is other combination of -ologies you can think destruction and fear (as an illustration, please being standoffish, although one that has true or not depends largely on interpretation, of (no bonus points for saying mathology). I refer to all literature written after the invention probably been earned. Oftentimes it seems but if more people are asking questions, we started out at Concordia as a music major, and of railroads). that scientists can be very possessive of their continue to flesh out our world view Whether now I'm checking off pre-med requirements Public perception of science needs to be studies, looking down upon the uninitiated and you can titrate like a champ and can name all as a psychology major with biology and shifted back into the paradigm of exploration. insisting on a single line Of thought. Yet as many ten genera in the family Sciuridae (go you!) chemistry minors. As I'm told, it seems like I I believe this is why Concordia's Science of Concordia's professors would be happy to or just enjoy reading National Geographic, switched in the wrong direction. I've explained Academy program is so inviting to children; it's tell you, science and faith are not mutually there's a place for science in your life. It's time it as deciding I knew enough about humanities a break from the normal style of class that puts exclusive. For many, they reinforce each other we went- exploring again.

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GRADUATES: Early Which statement best describes your dietary preferences: graduation provides benefits 90.0% 80.0% was no winter ceremony as in From Page 3 years past for her to partici- . 70.0% "I think it was right pate in. Despite the closure 60.0% for me and I made the right the ceremony could have 50.0% choice," Rohlfing said. "But offered, Brady was glad that it hasn't been without its dif- she has the option of coming 40.0% ficulties." back to campus in May. 30.0% Brady has enjoyed her "Spring graduation lets 20.0% new freedoms and is excited mc have the connection of by the challenges of her job. this important event with all 10.0% But she is looking forward to of my friends," she said. "Al- v.v-.0 ....,...---.1 Meat & returning to campus in May though I graduated in 2011 Variety of • . N° Red Lacto-ovo Meats. No Lacto - Flexitarian Other Seafood, for graduation, she said. As I've always been a 2012 grad- Meats Meat Vegetarian Seafood Vegetarian i No Pork a December graduate there uate. My ring says '12." _ Fs Toud Respondents (603) 753% 8.0% 7 . 0% 12% 2.5% 23 % 1.3% 0.5% ■ Freshman (216) 77.3% 8.8% 6.9% 1.4% 2.8% 1.4% 0.9% 0.5% OIL: Types of driving 7" Sophomore (184) 71.7% 9.8% 5.4% 4.9% 3.3% 1.6% 2.7% 0.5% affect how often drivers should ■ Junior (132) , 77.3% 5.30 0 7.6% 3.8% 0.8% 4.5% 0.8% 0.0% • Senior (63) change their vehicles' oil J73.0% 6.3% 11.1% 3.2% 3.2% 1.6% 0.0% 1.6% GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY DINNING SERVICES ly, and they have not had their This graph depicts the results of a Dining Services survey given to a large sample of students about their dietary needs. From Page 4 oil changed in at least 5,000 According to Duggan, miles," Duggan said. "People ALLERGIES: Dieticians discuss nutrition options with students there are many different types are following more and more of driving, including severe what their manual says and geson said, though she added that the Young canceled her meal plan soon From Page I and mild driving. Since oil is listening less and less to what foods that are higher in fat and sodium after finding out about her allergies be- designed to work best when it have to say." "It looked like I had 40 mosquito are still the most popular choices offered cause of the limited vegan and vegetarian bites on my arms," Young said, recalling is fully warm, mild driving (or Many of those people at DS. "Healthy food consumption is fair- options available. Though DS claims that what her arm looked like after testing pos- ly significantly lower.," long distance driving) is best. include Schuldt. He does 10 percent of the meals they provide are itive to everything except cats, dogs, cows, Heather Stueven, one of the five vegetarian, she had enough after weeks of Driving conditions are se- mostly city driving, and he horses and one form of fungus. registered nutritionists on the DS staff, eating meals of spinach and olive oil. vere when a driver only goes changes his car oil every Now her diet consists of "rice every- says she meets with approximately 20 "For the price DS charges, it's un- short distances or less than 5,000 miles. thing," in addition to organic fruits and students each year to discuss foods they realistic for me to have so few options," 10 miles so. If the oil is still "My Buick's manual says vegetables-she's allergic to pesticides can eat with certain nutritional limita- Young said. "Sometimes, chickpeas and cool, it can't work properly to 5,000. I am not dropping a -fish and beans. She spends more than tions. Between individual counseling and raw veggies just don't cut it. There's al- absorb all the contaminants mile below that," Schuldt four hours every day preparing food that the Net Nutrition and Mission Nutrition ways salad, but paying for S10 for a salad from the combustion of the said. "It is not worth it to will not make her feel ill. programs, which most vegetarians utilize is dumb." engine. When there is severe change the oil every 3,000 "Finding out I had an intolerance to to make their food selections, Stueven She has qualms about nearly all items driving, the oil needs to be miles if the car runs just as beef and pork was the hardest diagnosis and Holgeson both believe DS meets the in DS, as most containers are sprayed with changed more frequently. well at 5,000." for me because it felt like a piece of my needs of all of the students who ask for Pam to avoid a mess (which she is allergic identity was taken from me, and I was help making their dining selections. Bernard, who has been Bernard said he is sur- to), vegetables often aren't organic and given a new one I didn't want," Young "I think that a lot more students are fruit is limited. a mechanic for over 25 years, prised by the amount of said. "I went from a good Midwestern- seeking out assistance to ensure they are "I can't let other people cook my has long participated in the people that do not know raised girl who ate the deer her uncles indulging in the foods that fit their par- food-every time I do, I get sick. There tradition of a 3,000-mile oil much about car engines and shot to the vegan who people think is ticular diet or intolerance," Stueven said in is no way to ensure that my food doesn't change. oil changes. just prissy." an email March 29. contain something that will hurt me," she "We recommend that "People don't realize that Not only does she no longer work in Holgeson said that in the 11 years said. you change it every 3,000 oil does not run out in an en- Dining Services (she had to quit after a she has been at Concordia, there have Young suggests that DS invest in an miles," Bernard said. "But it gine," Bernard said. "The oil pesticide-covered melon made her break only been two "extreme" instances that all-veggie section that is labeled an animal- really depends on how new gets dirtier the longer it stays out in hives), but she no longer eats there she can recall where Dining Services was free zone, and that rice, canola or olive oil the car is and what type of in an engine. Only if it is in either. While she said there are many op- unable to meet the dietary needs of stu- be used instead of other non-stick sprays. oil you are using." there for a drastic amount of tions for students who have intolerance dents. She also feels sympathy for students with to one or two food items, she believes The 3,000-mile rule was time does it start to affect the "Dining services .is committed to dietary restrictions living in dorms, as she there is no safe way to eat in DS with her meeting every nutritional need a student lives in Boggs and has the luxury of a abandoned long ago by many car's performance." amount of limitations. has, and we will come up with any way kitchen so she can prepare her own meals. carmakers. Drivers, however, But still has time left on Of the 24.7 percent of students with to meet a student's specific needs," Hol- "If you have these dietary concerns, have only recently started to the clock of his oil change. special dietary restrictions, they can be geson said. "We want to support the com- you shouldn't be asked to endanger your- pick up on the trend that says The longer he waits, the broken down into flexitarians, lacto-ovo munity atmosphere of Concordia, and selves by leaving your food in such a con- the rule they were taught may closer he gets to his next oil vegetarians, lacto-vegetarians and stu- part of that is eating and talking together taminable area," Young said. not hold up anymore. change. dents that eat no red meat, no pork and in Anderson Commons." Though she says Dining Services Duggan has noticed the "I hate getting the oil no seafood. While Holgeson said it was unfor- tried to work with her to create a meal trend at his shop where he changed. It costs too much "If a student has a food limitation, tunate to hear there was some student plan that worked for her, she ended up changes oil for over 30 cars money," But said. "Little did we meet with them and get them more displeasure with their DS experience, she only using 25 percent of the meals she a day. I know, you really don't need information about the food we serve and said this most often occurs when students had last semester, if that. ways they can expand their options," said have seen a lot of to change your oil that much. don't take the initiative to ask for help. "It's not fair, to be honest," Young Carrie Holgeson, the residential dining "We want to help them and make said. "I was pressured into having a meal drivcr come in more recent- Laziness finally prevailed." manager of Dining Services. sure they have good nutrition," Holgeson plan. They told me it would be okay, but Gluten intolerance is a growing limi- said. it wasn't okay." tation for Concordia students, Holgeson Young, however, decided DS would Young is thankful that her family is SUMM FiR CAMP said, attributing the growth partially to not be a viable option for her. able to help her make sure her bills are advances in testing for the allergy and "I don't blame DS for not being able paid, because paving for whole food is ex- partially to it being a health fad. Vegan- to eat there anymore," she said. "It's just pensive-upwards of 5400 each month. ism and vegetarianism have always had a the nature of the beas-they try their best While she says she doesn't miss normal POSITIONS strong presence on campus, she added. to avoid cross-contamination and make food most of the time, her birthday was "Cobber students seem to want to meals that work for everyone, but it just one exception. 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