Volume 87 - Issue 6 October 18, 2013

Carnegie Hall welcomes Professor Kang

BY DAVID LI Professor Juyeon Kang will be the first professor from Northwestern to play at New York City’s famous Carnegie Hall. Kang’s solo piano recital will feature dance music by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy. Sophomore Andrew Currier, one of Kang’s piano students, explained the significance of performing at Carnegie Hall. “It’s like a pianist’s goal,” Currier said. “There’s no best level of piano, but if you were to define the moment when you’re at your best, it’s when you play at Carnegie Hall. I feel grateful and lucky that she’s my teacher knowing that she’s playing there.” Proceeds from the concert will go to the Reformed Church in America Care Network to help people along the East Coast in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. “I’m pleased that I can partner with the RCA Care Network and help those in the New York area who are still rebuilding their lives,” Kang said. The title of the concert, “Joyful Dances” mirrors that of Kang’s second album. Profits from the album will go toward scholarships for NW’s international students. “It’s what I did last time with my last album, and it’s just my way of giving back to NW,” Kang said. Her first album, Joyful Noise, debuted in 2007. “I seek to express my Christian faith through music,” Kang said in a release from NW’s public relations department. “While I’ve always desired to perform in Carnegie Hall, I wanted this opportunity to benefit others.” The theme verse for her concert is Jeremiah 31:4, which says, “I will build you up again … Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful.” Kang has been a member of NW’s faculty since 2003 and is an award-winning Steinway artist. “After purchasing your own Steinway piano, you can contact the company to undergo a rigorous application and review process of information and credentials before being determined whether or not you qualify,” Kang said. Steinway artists are provided with a piano by Steinway & Sons at every performance. “It’s simply an honor to have such a privilege provided for by Steinway at my performances,” Kang said. PHOTO SUBMITTED See “NW” on Page 8 Professor Juyeon Kang will perform at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 19, in the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. Spring service project returns to Annville

BY PRIYANKA FERNANDO One of these service projects is located in “A lot of the students’ time will be spent As Northwestern transitions back from fall Annville, Ky. Although it might seem to be a new fixing up homes in a lot of impoverished areas break, students are starting to hear about the SSP face in the list of many returning trips, this SSP has in the Appalachian Mountains,” Hummel said. trips occurring next semester. An SSP, or Spring actually been around for a while. NW has served a “Traditionally, this trip has been more specifically Service Project, is a short-term mission project total of nine times in Annville since 1994. The last geared toward house repair and remodeling, aimed at helping students become more culturally trip to Annville was three years ago. although it could change a little this year.” conscious Christians. The trip is through Jackson Country Ministries, Scott Simmelink, director of maintenance and “We want to help people engage in long-term an organization led by the Reformed Church in operations at NW, a previous advisor of the trip and ministry in a short-term fashion,” said Patrick America that provide many service opportunities a childhood resident of Annville, knows the impact Hummel, director of missions at NW. in Annville. the service project has for the area. See “SSP” on Page 4

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“Captain” brings Studying in Style real-life to the screen Fall Fashion at Northwestern MOVIE REVIEWW STORY AND PHOTOS BY IAN CARD Every school year, the sweltering heat that lingers from the Iowa summer gives way to fall. Leaves turn color and drift to the ground, and pumpkin-spice-flavored everything appears once again. Tank tops, tees, sandals and shorts are replaced by clothing that offers a bit more protection from the elements. Fall can present an interesting challenge for choosing clothing; often weather changes drastically from cold to hot as the day progresses. In years past, skinny jeans, sweatshirts, sweats and sneakers have been staples of students’ wardrobes for every season at school. These looks remain popular for both athletes and non-athletes and work well for a range of activities, whether they’re meandering to the Hub for an overpriced, lackluster,yet strangely satisfying order of cheese balls or cruising Facebook (read: studying hard) in the DeWitt Learning Commons.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLATE.COM Left: Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. Right: A photo of the real Captain Phillips.

BY JACOB CHRISTIANSEN As one of my fellow theater-goers said best, “It’s not exactly the feel-good movie of the year.” No, director Paul Greengrass’ new film, “Captain Phillips,” is anything but warm and fuzzy. This based-on- a-true-story tale of the Maersk Alabama and its hijacking by Somali pirates is full to bursting with violence, blood and heart-pounding intensity. Tom Hanks plays Captain Phillips, a by-the-book sea captain hired to take the United States vessel Maersk Alabama along the Horn of Africa. When the ship is hijacked by pirates, Phillips and his crew fight back against These students take advantage of combining Northwestern the attackers and their frustratingly clever leader, Muse gear with a casual look that maintains an athletic style while (played by Barkhad Abdi). The film’s main plot begins offering practicality and comfort. when, in desperation, Muse and his pirates take Phillips The ladies at Northwestern show off a number of fall looks. hostage aboard a lifeboat and sail for Somalia. Traditional combos such as sweaters and scarves, jackets and Greengrass’ film is shot in a fascinatingly realistic jeans make appearances, as well as new spins and ways of style. From the sweat-stains on Phillips’ chest to the glass incorporating leggings and tees for days that offer a bit more lodged in a pirate’s foot to the cramped insides of the ship, sunshine and a higher temperature. it seems decisions for this movie weren’t made based on what would look best but instead on what is closest to reality. It would be hard to believe the incredible story of Phillip’s capture if the movie were exaggerated in its filming. The decision to maintain reality in props and set lent a certain ethos to the movie’s true-story base. Hanks’ performance, sometimes cool-under-fire and sometimes terrified and shocked, is nothing short of brilliant. Much in line with Greengrass’ “real- life” filmmaking style, Hanks’ acting of Phillips is understated; it’s real. Phillips isn’t a war hero or a pirate fighter, he is an ordinary guy shoved into a nightmare situation. Hanks captures this and brings a real person to the camera. I was thrilled at this movie’s portrayal of the Footwear in the fall can be quite eclectic: boots, sneakers, Somali pirates. It would have been easy for Billy Ray flats. Some even insist on wearing sandals and remedy (screenwriter) to build antagonists who were simply the problem of cold feet by adding socks - stealing fashion cut-throat bad guys out to murder and pillage. Instead, inspiration from senior citizens and tourists. Ray’s pirates were, based on fact, fisherman out of work One strange phenomenon more noticeable on campus this because of overfishing, desperate for a way to survive. year than in years past is the reappearance of the comfortable Muse’s mantra, “everything gon’ be OK,” lends itself to and versatile Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes. Despite the fact the audience’s understanding that Muse isn’t interested Other students choose to forego certain levels of comfort for we reside in a completely land-locked state, many students, in hurting anyone. Abdi’s stellar performance as Muse a few extra style points. This year, leather shoes, coordinated faculty and staff insist on wearing them to both formal and was a key factor in this, as well. Viewers can feel his sneakers, chinos and khakis all make a strong appearance in casual events. desperation; he doesn’t want to be in this situation any guy’s fashion. Simply throwing a flannel or sweater on with a Resident Director Kendall Stanislav insists that his more than Phillips does. pair of colored jeans and some trendy leather shoes makes for combination of striped socks, corduroys and Sperry’s are the This honest movie is destined to become the main an ensemble sure to assist with a successful senior scramble. paramount example of what’s hot in fashion this fall. source for the public’s understanding of the 2009 hijacking. Greengrass and his team have done a wonderful job in bringing this real-life tale of heroism and bravery Whatever your preferred choice in attire for the fall, enjoy it while the season lasts. It’s only a matter of time before to the screen. winter comes around, and forces us to don parkas and winter coats as we brave the unforgiving winter wasteland that is Northwest Iowa. Rating: 3 Hannah Montana murdered ALBUM REVIEWW BY JANA LATCHAW video to reach 100 million the former Disney star sing “There’s a few subjects After all the uproar views on YouTube. it as we would Rihanna? we’re not going to get into surrounding “We Can’t Curiously, Cyrus had Cyrus describes this tonight. I’m not going to Stop” and her far-from- absolutely nothing to do album as “dirty South do ‘Hannah Montana,’ but stunning performance with writing “Wrecking hip-hop.” Cyrus, or I can give you an update at the VMAs, it’s rather Ball.” In fact, most of the rather will.i.am, Marquel on what she’s been up to shocking to hear Miley songs on the record were Middlebrooks, Britney — she’s been murdered.” Cyrus’ latest album, co-written by five or more Spears, Ricky Walters and It’s undeniable that Bangerz, begin with a people. The lead single, others, worked together Cyrus has a phenomenal slow, heartfelt song titled, “We Can’t Stop,” which to blend upbeat pop, soft voice, but instead of “Adore You.” released on June 3, 2013, rock, R&B and hip-hop. proving herself with her The hit “Wrecking Ball” was actually written for All in all, it sounds like talent, she continues to shows sides of Miley Rihanna. Before Rihanna Cyrus is still trying harder use social media to gain that we haven’t seen could hear the song, she than is necessary to break attention. The result is that before. People all over heard “Pour It Up” and out of her Hannah Montana Cyrus is tough to see as an the world have talked of decided to record that shell. She even spoke about “artist” and easier to see as how relatable the song is, single instead. Would Hannah Montana in her a “pop-star” who is sure to and it even set the world listeners have been as recent opening monologue fade away in time. PHOTO COURTESY OF MTV.COM record for being the fastest shocked as they were to see on Saturday Night Live. Rating: ‘Pokémon X and Y’: It’s a Poké-ball VIDEO GAME REVIEWW Avett Brothers continue to delight BY JOSHUA TREASE ALBUM REVIEW When any new generation of “Pokémon” games comes BY ISAIAH CUSTER out, there is the same sort of reaction. There are the people The Avett Brothers’ who complain that the new “Pokémon” designs are awful, eighth studio LP, Magpie the people who want the formula drastically changed and and the Dandelion, is a the people who hopefully look forward to it and trust it product of the same will be a good game. I fall into the third category. sessions that brought “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y,” both of which came 2012’s The Carpenter. out on Oct. 12, rewarded my hopes with what is possibly The Avett Brothers have the best “Pokémon” experience to date. been pleasing listeners The first thing you are going to notice about “Pokémon” for more than a decade X and Y is how gosh darn beautiful they are. The world ever since hitting the folk/ of “Pokémon” has finally entered the 3-D world. Sprites alternative scene in 2000. in the over-world are wonderfully detailed, battles are In that time, the group fully animated, and the ability to move in more than has released a staggering four directions has finally arrived. “Pokémon” has never 15 albums. looked better. Many criticize the The second thing that you are going to notice is that band’s involvement with this is still “Pokémon.” The basic formula that the original producer Rick Rubin and “Pokémon” Generation 1 games established is still there. say the collaboration has You play as a young boy or girl setting out on a journey to led the brothers to stray become the best Pokémon trainer in the world. As usual, from their original sound. PHOTO COURTESY OF MTV.COM this is accomplished by defeating eight gym leaders, the In the ever-changing world Elite 4, and finally the Pokémon Master. The battle system of music, however, the songs have the least nuance album: “Vanity,” “Every Five Star Guide is unchanged and as occasionally infuriating as ever. The more polished sound has to them. They are walls of Morning Song,” “Another biggest addition this time is, of course, the new Pokémon. helped the band find a sound as each instrument Is Waiting” and “Bring Classic: There are only 69 new Pokémon in this generation, but the broader range of followers. fights to be heard. Your Love.” The album is Excellent: inclusion of the new Mega Evolution system, as well as “Another Is Waiting” Track 10, “Vanity,” is currently ranked No. 2 on the creation of Fairy-type Pokémon makes this excusable. was first heard on the one of the strangest and the iTunes top albums list. Good: If there are any complaints to be made about the airwaves of NPR in August most beautiful songs on new generation, it would be about the step back in story after the band announced the album. The lyrics Fair: telling taken after Generation V. Though there are a lot its Magpie release date. are very simple: “I’ve Rating: more characters throughout X and Y, they really don’t It is currently the most got something to say / Poor: seem to have much purpose other than to give the player successful song of the But it’s all vanity, it’s all someone to battle against. The villainous team in this album. This song also has vanity.” The song is about generation is a joke, even more so than Jessie and James the most pop influence; the ambition and self-doubt, of Team Rocket ever were. only downside is that it is and Rubin’s direction A final complaint, though a very petty one, is against relatively short, clocking truly shows on this track. Campus Quotes some of the comedy worked into the game. I don’t find in at just more than two It is underscored for the memes funny in real life, and they don’t do anything to minutes. majority by piano and make a game better. The songs “Open Ended electric guitar with a Overall, “Pokémon” fans will love this. And really, Life” and “Skin and Bones” driving beat. “Directing is easy. Be smarter. Try harder. Suck less.” there isn’t a whole lot more we can expect from “Pokémon.” present the most rock- Magpie and the Dandelion - Wise advice from theater professor Drew Schmidt It’s an old formula, but it always works. influenced tracks on the is available on iTunes in album. Even though the two forms: One album has Send your Campus Quotes, with context, to Rating: album as a whole is overly 11 songs, the other adds [email protected] romanticized, these two four demo tracks to the October 18, 2013 beacon.nwciowa.edu Features 4 Hub workers welcome student interaction BY DAVID LI our bags,” Vanessa said. customers are unfriendly, They take our orders, “Now we have a house; it’s a little difficult for they scan our cards, and it’s furnished. We have me, so I just smile hoping they make our food in our own belongings, and that brightens them up,” times of both stress and despite the lower pay than Vanessa said. “The best leisure. Often they already the telephone company, I thing is me working here know what we’re going to get to go to school here for and asking all the students order, and if they get it a much lower price than how their day went even if wrong, they’re never far what education would they had a rough one. I like off the mark. But what do have cost in Vegas.” seeing their faces. It’s the we know about the Hub Vanessa lives with only reason I work here; night shift workers? For her fiancé and their it’s because of you guys.” starters, their names are two 13-year-old twins, Shelly Grotenhuis is Vanessa Romero and Shelly Victor and Victoria, who more of a “behind-the- Grotenhuis. both attend MOC-Floyd scenes” worker at the Vanessa Romero is Valley Middle School Hub. Although she’ll originally from Pasadena, and are in the eighth occasionally ring up Calif. Vanessa was working grade. Currently, she is students at the register, for a telephone company studying at Northwest she’s usually in the back in Las Vegas, Nev., when Iowa Community College making food. Born in she was suddenly left (NCC) and has hopes of Alton, Shelly is a former PHOTO BY DAVID LI jobless when the company returning to Las Vegas to student of Northwestern Hub night shift workers Shelly Grotenhuis and Vanessa Romero enjoy getting to know students. was bought out. Her earn a nursing degree. On College. After two years transition to Orange City her days off, she enjoys of studying at NW, she to Orange City to work at in town. It’s her third year engage in Disney trivia via was facilitated by her cooking, shopping and, decided that she wasn’t the Hub three years ago. working on campus, but the Internet against people brother-in-law, who had most of all, family time ready for college and Prior to the Hub, Shelly had she is also a junior high on Tuesday nights at the been living in the area. with the kids. became a live-in nanny worked a year in the food substitute teacher in Sioux Hub from 8-9 p.m. He convinced Vanessa Going into her fifth year through a nanny agency service industry so it was Center and at MOC-FV. Echoing Vanessa, Shelly and her fiancé to give it of working at the Hub in the in Minneapolis. a natural transition for her. One of her future goals is said, “We have fun with a shot. “When we got off RSC, Vanessa has aspects The agency sent her to Shelly’s immediate to start a teaching career. students getting to know the plane in Omaha, we she loves and dislikes families in three different family still lives in Alton, In her free time, Shelly them when they come in only had whatever was in about her job. “When the states before she returned and her grandfather is here likes to read, bake and to eat.” SSP trip to Annville, Ky., available again FROM PAGE 1 “I’m excited, a little nervous and very grateful that I have been given the opportunity “Jackson County is not only one of the poorest and (most) depressed counties in to colead this trip,” Korver said. “It’s going to be interesting to see how we can serve Kentucky but also in the United States,” Simmelink said, “so there’s a lot of situations the people of Annville, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the people of Annville where one realizes how blessed we truly are.” impact and change our lives.” The trip will be smaller than usual; instead of the 20 students and advisors normally Brugioni shared the same sentiments and said he is excited for the opportunity to recruited, this year’s trip will only have 10 people. serve in a new location. “One of our values in Campus Ministry is having long-term partners, which makes “I’m most excited to work with students from campus in a place where most of us it hard to introduce new trips,” Hummel said. “It’s one of the reasons I thought, Well, have probably never been,” Brugioni said. “I think the challenge of us having to step if I just send 10 to Annville, we can probably handle that. Now we are able to do many of out of our comfort zone to work together is going to be really exciting to see.” our other trips and not have to take many off this year.” Applications for Annville and other service projects will be available on Nov. 4. Annville, like the other service projects, has aspects that are distinct to it. The uniqueness of these SSPs is the fact that they all tend to be different. Some even tend to be department-specific, but Hummel confirmed that “this trip is for anyone.” Senior Kaylee Brugioni and junior Trenton Korver are the student leaders for the Annville service project. Because Annville is a re-introduced trip to NW students, Brugioni and Korver do not know much about it, but are both excited about the opportunity to lead.

PHOTO BY MAWULI MACDONALD Director of Missions Patrick Hummel is excited to reintroduce the possibility for students to go to Annville, Ky., this spring. beacon.nwciowa.edu beacon.nwciowa.edu October 18, 2013 5

Chapel apprehensions Sidewalk etiquette saves chapel day. The distinction its approach to chapel? I you’re about to turn right the edge of the sidewalk. is painfully obvious. greatly appreciate the hard or left, and even be a sign of Similarly to what happens Before I continue, work that goes into planning thanks. I think that this basic when you “catch an edge” however, I need to be honest. and coordinating chapels, knowledge and awareness of when snowboarding I ended I’m just as guilty as anyone but I think the direction of general courtesy should be up eating the pavement and of approaching chapel with chapel needs to be expanded. translated to pedestrians on rolled a few times before a poor attitude. There are Chapel needs to be practical the sidewalk as well. sitting up in the grass. In some days when I’m stressed for students if the experience I love it when groups of essence, my board had and I grumble at the thought is going to have an impact people part in half for me stopped moving but my BY STEPHEN DYKSTRA of worship. So, I’m in the on us. So many times I sit BY DAVID LI and others who longboard body continued on without Chapel attendance. Those same boat as a lot of the in chapel and hear over and Do you ever notice that on campus when they are it for about five feet. two words evoke a variety students on campus; where over again about how we in the halls of VPH, when walking on the sidewalk. It’s I couldn’t move and was of emotions across campus: do we go from here? I believe need to love people or if we’re walking up or down the courteous, nice, makes me in shock at how bad the Some people love chapel there are several potential struggling with life that Jesus stairs to get to your classes, feel like Moses and lets me fall was. To be honest, my while others dread it. The solutions to this lack of is always there for us. Great! you’re always on the right get on my way. Oftentimes pride hurt more because whole topic of mandatory worship. Both of those topics are side? This is probably people even take it as a it was pretty ridiculous to chapel attendance is a First and foremost, true and have their place, because it’s the way we chance to push their friends have gotten hurt that bad on controversial issue, one genuine worship is a but it’s time for our student drive on the road and it’s out of the way while yelling, campus at a laughable speed that shouldn’t be discussed personal choice—whether body to grow up and be really second nature. I’ve “I saved you!” compared to what I’m used more than it is already. In or not you want to interact challenged by difficult issues, seen people come out of Last month I was coasting to back home. The result was the grand scheme of things, with God on a personal level to wrestle with the injustices buildings, and everyone past Ramaker Library when I road rash on my left elbow it’s not going to change. is entirely up to you. Even of the world and to develop a just shifts to the right side. saw a girl up ahead walking and an uncertain amount Therefore, my goal isn’t to though NW is affiliated with clearer picture of our savior, It’s also common courtesy in the middle of the sidewalk. of chiropractic treatment argue in favor of or against the Reformed Church of Jesus Christ. on any road in the States To express my intention of that is still needed. To clear required chapel. America, not every student I would suggest that to be in the right-most passing her, I hollered, “On the air if you’ve read this No, my goal is to ask follows the same religion. entirely different types of lane possible of any road your right!” She moved to article this far, I don’t blame the questions no one else In that light it would be chapels, maybe once a week if you’re travelling slower the left but then unsure of this girl for my fall because wants to ask. The intent unfair for me to expect or every other week, would be than the rest of the traffic herself, moved back to the frankly accidents happen, of this opinion article such individuals to engage a “breath of fresh air” for a lot so that others can pass you right. I decided to stay my and no one means for them is not to condemn or in a worship they don’t of us. Switch up the format, if necessary. course and believed that to happen. single out individuals on believe in. However, for eliminate singing altogether, For those of you who there was enough space to However, we who style Northwestern’s campus, those of us who are Christ- facilitate small group drive, you must be aware of get by. skateboards of all kinds but to serve as a check to the followers, I know it’s hard discussions, bring in speakers something that’s generally As the front two wheels have limited maneuverability practices this college deems to shut out the clutter and with differing viewpoints and known as road etiquette. of my board passed by the on the road compared to essential to the Christian life. stress from our hectic, over- perspectives —do something In California, we’re taught hesitant girl I felt a sense of other modes of pedestrian As it so happens, one of those booked lifestyles, but God that challenges the norm that a simple hand gesture, relief. Just as that breath of transportation. So for the traditions at NW is chapel. is always there when we’re on campus. I wonder if a wave, could mean a variety relief was exhaled, I didn’t sake of all of the boarders on Here’s my observation: ready. Perhaps making the Northwestern is beginning to of things. It could signal that even have time to think campus, remember that we The worship experience conscious choice of not being get complacent and if there’s you are asking or warning when the rear right wheel exist and that we have to use at chapel on any given too involved in too many a better way to approach someone to stop, that of my board caught on the sidewalk, too. day starkly contrasts extra-curricular activities chapel. the experience at praise would allow us to regain a Again, let me remind In the October 4 Beacon, we erroneously printed a claim that West Hall was and worship on Sunday healthy focus on worship. you that I’m simply asking being torn down to make room for a new science building. Julie Elliot, Dean of nights. Anyone who has Next, I want to challenge the taboo questions. My Student Life, has provided us with the following information as a correction: participated in both knows the upperclassmen to set intention was not to place “The demolition of West Hall and the construction of a science center are exactly what I’m talking an example for the student blame on anyone but to separate plans that have little to do with one another. The proposal to close and about: the unspoken rule body. Personally, I find it just relay my observations. demolish West Hall is rooted in the condition of the building itself.” that you cannot fully engage intimidating to worship fully Therefore, I don’t apologize in worship Monday through when I glance down at the for my words because I’m Friday but that it’s perfectly front of the chapel and see tired of hearing about the acceptable to lift your hands no one else being engaged. “great community” at NW Beacon Staff in worship on Sunday Again, I extend this challenge when, in reality, it often Jocelyn Van Dyke Michael Simmelink night. Whereas my fellow to sophomores through doesn’t show up in chapel. Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Raiders sing without shame, seniors, which includes My intentions are out of worship freely, and, at times, myself. There are always concern for the atmosphere Lyric Morris Alyssa Currier kneel before their Creator exceptions, I understand. on campus, because Arts & Culture Editor News Editor once a week, I see dozens However, the student body— if genuine worship is a of individuals texting, whether intentionally or part of what encompasses Sarah Wedel Emilee Berry surfing the web, tweeting, not—expects us all to set the Northwestern College, then Jordan Dykstra Photo Editor snap chatting, sleeping, tempo for chapel. something must change. As Features Editors daydreaming and picking Finally, is there some to what, that’s for us all to Christine Williams their noses on any given way NW can switch up decide. Kaitlin Floerchinger Kali Wolkow Opinions Editor Abbie Amiotte Editor’s Note Copy Editors

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Malenke and Kiewiet Raiders reach top five in NAIA rankings BY MICHAEL SIMMELINK “Because we have SPORTS EDITOR been doing so well, every lead NW at Qualifier Northwestern’s volleyball team in the conference is BY JORDAN DYKSTRA Neil Malenke broke the squad still has not lost a game going to give us their best FEATURES EDITOR school record for 18 holes in almost two months. Its shot,” Estes said. “We love On Monday, the men’s earlier this fall at the Palace 25-1 record has been enough winning in three; but a win golf team placed first in City Classic. He carded a for the program to be ranked is a win, and the team had the second GPAC men’s seven-under 65. No. 5 in the nation. It’s the a solid finish.” qualifier, which was played Kiewiet was the highest ranking for a Raider Floerchinger had 17 in Lincoln, Neb. previous record-holder team since 2010. kills and two ace serves. After two of the four at 66. On Tuesday night, the Schut was close behind rounds, Northwestern is Last Tuesday, the Raiders easily swept Mount with 15 kills. Sophomore the overall leader with a Raiders took home the Marty aside in three games Haley Chambers also was in 36-hole total of 618. The team championship at the (25-20, 25-22, 25-20). double figures (13) for kills Raiders fought rainy and Morningside Invite as well Sophomore Karlie Schut and hit .407. cold weather to shoot a as medalist honors for led the offensive attack with Fessler efficiently directed 317, which was four strokes Kiewiet. NW shot a 298 for 16 kills. The Lancers were the offense with 52 assists. better than second-place the round and was the only unable to find an answer Junior libero Alexis Bart Doane. team to shoot under 300 for her, and she hit .400. anchored the defense with The final two Qualifiers on the day. NW finished Junior Kaitlin Floerchinger 15 digs. Floerchinger also will be played in the spring. 18 strokes ahead of second added nine. Freshman Kellie collected 15 digs, and Schut The Raiders were led place Morningside. Goedken hit .500 from the popped up 10. by seniors Neil Malenke Kiewiet took first place middle hitter position and On Oct. 5, NW hosted and Ryan Kiewiet, who with a two-under 69, which tallied eight kills. then-No. 6 Midland in the both carded a five-over was the only score under Sophomore setter Brooke NAIA Game of the Week. 76 for the day. Malenke par in the tournament. Neil Fessler threw up 37 assists In a battle between the two and Kiewiet shot 38 on Malenke took second place and had two ace serves. favorites for the conference each nine. Freshman Ryan with a 73 (+2). Stanek tied She also led the squad with title, the Raiders prevailed. It Christy tied for 11th with for sixth with a 77. Caleb 11 digs. required five hard games (18- a score of 81. Senior Kyle Malenke placed 11th with “We had a few of our own 25, 29-27, 25-23, 18-25, 15-10) Stanek tied for 23rd with a 79. mistakes, but we worked for NW to stay undefeated in PHOTO BY JONATHAN DYKSTRA an 84. Sophomore Caleb The Raiders will wrap up through them,” freshman the GPAC. Sophomore Karlie Schut soars for a back-row attack against Briar Malenke shot an 85, which their fall season on Monday Jillian Estes said. “The team The Warriors came out hot Cliff. Schut hit .243 and had 15 kills in the four-set contest. tied for 27th. and Tuesday with a trip to really came together and and hit .377 in the first set. could feel the excitement in Fessler was not the only “The keys to our Kohler, Wisc. helped each other out to get By the fourth set, the Raider everyone, which ended up Raider to record an assist victories as of late is that “I feel that as a team the win in three.” defense limited Midland to helping us quite a bit.” but was the far away leader we have two of the best we can accomplish great On Oct. 9, NW received .077. Midland hit zero percent Schut led the team with with 47. players in the country on things this year with such a tough effort from visiting in the final set. 18 kills and two ace serves. Bart had 22 digs, and our team,” Stanek said. a veteran core of guys,” Briar Cliff. It took four uneasy “We knew the Midland Floerchinger was equally Floerchinger added 16. “Neil and Ryan have Stanek said. “I want to games for NW to hold onto game was going to be a huge potent on the outside and Senior Nicole Jacobs also played so well, and both finish my last year of a 3-1 (27-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25- match for us,” Estes said. tallied 17 kills. helped carry the back row have had more success competitive golf in a way 20) win. The Chargers have “It’s been one of the toughest Chambers put down 15 with 10 digs. in their sport than most that I will remember for the not defeated the Raiders games we’ve had to play so kills in only 33 attempts. As NW will play at Doane athletes on this campus.” rest of my life.” since 2005. far. Going into the game, you a team, NW hit .256. this Saturday. Watts collects GPAC honors, squad picks up two victories BY ISAIAH TAYLOR over the defensive wall, off and NW held a 13-3 shot The NW women’s soccer the post and into the net. advantage. team gathered a pair of Freshman Alissa In the second half, offense wins last week following a Christoffer scored in the was a bit more fluid. After scoreless tie against Nebraska 83rd minute, with a chip shot pressuring Mount Marty Wesleyan. over the head of the opposing from the beginning of play, The women beat both keeper. The Raider’s defense sophomore Michaela Gibson Mount Marty and Dakota was again stout and held the calmly capitalized a one- Wesleyan in impressive Tigers to three missed shot on-one situation in the 54th fashion by putting up attempts on the game. minute. shutouts in both matches. “We want to take it one Sophomore Priyanka Senior goalkeeper Ariel game at a time,” head coach Fernando scored a goal Watts was named GPAC Ben Karnish said. “Win, in the 74th minute from a Defender of the Week for lose or draw we learn from Jensen assist. The Raider her efforts. each game and keep getting defense was firm and limited The Raiders beat Dakota better collectively.” the Lancers to six shot Wesleyan at home in a 2-0 NW beat Mount Marty attempts on the game. shutout on Saturday. It 3-0 on Oct. 9. The women “We have a great group was their sixth shutout of struggled early to get the ball of girls that are playing for the year. After a scoreless in the net. each other,” Karnish said. first half in which seven They scored in the 38th “Seniors through freshmen, shot attempts missed, NW minute when junior Megan these girls have put the time scored in the 52nd minute Knutson rebounded and in together and they are PHOTO BY DAVID LI on a free kick. scored a misplaced save starting to reap the rewards.” Freshman Jahdai Dunk fights off defenders to keep the ball while sophomore Michaela Gibson looks Senior Jo Jensen scored from the Lancers keeper. NW plays at home on. The Raiders are still in the hunt for home-field advantage in the first round of playoffs after a tie and the goal by sending the ball The first half ended 1-0, Saturday against Concordia. two wins in recent GPAC play. 7 NW bludgeons Mount Marty, rides winning streak BY ISAIAH TAYLOR after beating the goalie off the dribble. Senior The Northwestern men’s soccer team is Jeriah Dunk scored off a rebound in the 41st riding a three-game winning streak, following minute, and Karakas scored his second goal wins last week against Nebraska Wesleyan, of the match a minute later with an assist from Mount Marty and Dakota Wesleyan. The senior Adam Potter. Raiders were sharp all week with a total goal In the second half NW had many differential of +10 from the three games. opportunities but was unable to produce In the third game of the streak, a goal. Every healthy player on the roster Northwestern shut out Dakota Wesleyan received playing time. 2-0 on Saturday. After a slow-moving 0-0 “When our team gets going, we are pretty first half, junior Gabriel Goncalves scored hard to stop,” Dowie said. “We have days the game’s two goals on penalty kicks in the where we are unstoppable and days where 70th and 79th minutes of play. we really need work. We are still working to “We just go out and do our best to get better and hope to keep building on our compete every night,” senior defender success.” Matt Dowie said. “At the end of the day we Against Nebraska Wesleyan on Oct. 5, are playing for God, and we do our best to the Raiders were coming off a loss in their represent Him, the school and each other.” previous match. NW got behind 1-0 early but The game against Mount Marty on responded quickly when Johnson scored in Oct. 9 was far from close as the Raiders the 18th minute from an assist by Edwards. won 8-1. The Raiders out-shot the Prairie Wolves 14-1, Senior Harri Edwards scored the first goal but the score was tied 1-1 at the half. in the fifth minute of play. It was followed In the second half, Johnson scored again a minute later by a goal from sophomore in similar fashion, this time from an assist forward Ryan Johnson. Sophomore defender by senior Travis Systma in the 60th minute. PHOTO BY DAVID LI Nathan Huyser scored a goal in the 13th After a Nebraska Wesleyan goal in the 81st Senior Harri Edwards attacks on the dribble in Saturday’s game against Dakota Wesleyan. Both squads minute to put NW up by three. minute, the game was tied at 2-2 and would played a defensive style in the first half, and it took two penalty kicks for NW to pick up a 2-0 win. Senior midfielder Nick Hengst scored take two overtimes to decide. “I really like how deep our team is,” Dunk The Raiders play again this Saturday goals in the 21st and 29th minutes, both on Late in the second overtime, sophomore said. “Guys can step in any game and make against Concordia. Senior and parents’ night assists from Goncalves. In the 37th minute, Tukker Bogaard rebounded a free-kick to an impact. We have a lot of talent at every ceremonies will take place approximately 15 sophomore forward Koray Karakas scored score the golden goal and give NW the win. position.” minutes before kick-off . Football squad squeaks by Briar Cliff Personal records abound for XC BY MICHAEL SIMMLEINK Sophomore Kelley Freshman Will Norris BY JERIAH DUNK yard field goal to bring the carries for 130 yards. This SPORTS EDITOR Thurman was the first continued to progress as On Saturday, the score to 14-10. Freshman game marked the 12th 100 The men’s and women’s Raider across the line in a the top runner for NW. He Northwestern football team kicker Julian Dittman yard game of Bartman’s cross country squads both personal best time of 19:01. posted a personal best of battled for a 24-17 victory on responded with a 35-yard career and his second of earned top-five finishes on She placed 10th. Senior 26:10 and finished 15th. the road against Briar Cliff. field goal to help the Raiders the season. Saturday. The Briar Cliff Dawn Gildersleeve was the Juniors Skyler Giddings This win brings the Raiders’ pull the score up to 17-10. Freshman running back Invite ran especially fast next competitor to finish (16th) and Logan Hovland season record to 3-2 and their Sophomore running Paul Hutson was also an for the women’s squad, and posted a time of 19:03. (17th) were stride-for-stride GPAC record to 2-2. back Jessie Riley scored a important contributor to and 12 Raiders posted their Junior Amber Sandbulte ran at the finish and both stopped The game was played touchdown on a two-yard the game with 18 carries personal bests. her personal best of 19:22 the clock at 26:22. at the Dakota Dome in run early in the fourth for a career-high 116 yards. “The nature of the and earned 17th place. “We have been running Vermillion, S.D. It was quarter to finish off a 14 The Raider defense Briar Cliff course is Seniors Jackie in packs to focus on sticking technically a home game for play, 80-yard drive. forced four Briar Cliff that it is flat and fast, Niewenhuis and Janet together and not giving up,” Briar Cliff. The Chargers gave turnovers, with three which (contributed) to Pitsenberger both ran Giddings said. Halfway through the first themselves a bit of hope interceptions, and the fast times,” junior personal bests in 19:35. Sophomores Kyle quarter, senior quarterback when they scored a registered three sacks. Skyler Giddings said. “The They finished 26th and 27th, Anderson and Caleb Davis Bloemendaal threw touchdown with just over An area of concern was conditions were beautiful. respectively. VanderBaan were not far a 15-yard touchdown pass two minutes left in the the 28 first downs NW It was in the 50s with a mild The men’s squad finished behind in 25th and 26th to senior running back contest. The Raider offense surrendered to Briar Cliff. breeze and a shining sun.” third with 94 points. It was place. They finished in Theo Bartman. Briar Cliff couldn’t run out the clock, Senior linebacker The women finished still a few steps behind 26:44. quickly responded on the but the defense held firm Isaiah Twitty and junior fourth out of nine teams second-place Morningside, Senior Zach Wittenberg next possession with a and ended the game with linebacker Greg Hegstad with 89 points. which scored 62 points. placed 27th in 26:46. touchdown to tie the game. a sack. both recorded 8.5 tackles. Later in the quarter, The visiting squad Sophomore safety Caleb freshman defensive totaled 24 first downs De Haan had six tackles lineman Derrick Hurt and 369 yards on offense. as well. recovered a Briar Cliff Bloemendaal completed 10 Twitty, freshman Sam fumble at the 35-yard line. of 23 passes for 111 yards Van Ginkel and senior Bloemandaal found junior and two touchdowns. Gerard Fluellen all recorded wide receiver Ben Green Green and senior Brice a sack. for a 19-yard touchdown Byker were top targets Hegstad, senior safety shortly after. for Bloemandaal with four Nate Van Ginkel and junior The second quarter receptions. Bartman had defensive back Jermaine ended with neither team two catches for 15 yards Ambrose each tallied an making any headway on and a touchdown. interception. the scoreboard. The Raiders had 258 Northwestern will host During the third quarter, rushing yards. Bartman No. 14 Concordia at 1 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF NWCRAIDERS.COM Briar Cliff converted a 22 led the Raiders with 22 on Saturday. The men’s squad (center) lines up amongst the competition on Saturday at the Briar Cliff Invite. 8 Missionary alumna to visit campus worked to help numerous community. people who are less “The mission field fortunate and is always in challenges both of these need of more volunteers life areas in big ways,” Laura to continue to transform said. “You need to be able communities. to fuel and put emphasis Northwestern graduate on your relationship with of the class of 1985 Laura Christ, and you need to (Graham) Kienzle and her know how to work in husband, Paul, first found a team.” out about SAM in 1984 at the According to Laura, she, Urbana missions confewere her husband and their three immediately inspired to daughters truly love the become involved. people and the culture in “Basically, we felt like South America. we fit into the organization “We found it a privilege and loved the personalities to be welcomed into their of the people we first lives and families and (to) came into contact with,” be able to share the hope Laura said. of the Gospel in a variety The two of them of ways,” Laura said. got married after Paul She went on to say that graduated with a Physical the people that they’ve met Education degree from the and helped have found a University of Iowa, and he deep place in their hearts. began working at Village Paul and Laura will be on Northwest Unlimited as campus Friday, Oct. 24, and Laura finished her Social Saturday, Oct. 25, to talk The editorial staff Work degree at NW. about their mission work reserves the right to edit They have been working and answer questions for submissions for style, clarity and length. with SAM since her students who are interested graduation and currently in becoming involved. They For advertising rates PHOTO SUBMITTED Northwestern alumna Laura and her husband Paul work for South American Mission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, live in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. advkali jo is intersti words and submissions, email and will be on campus to share with students about their ministry on Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25. Their primary area of here ed students who are Advertising Manager ministry is church planting considering mission work Carly Farrington at Carly. BY MOLLY TOWNSEND to take this class? or What Mission (SAM). and discipleship. to gather information by [email protected]. Many Northwestern is God calling me to do with South American According to Laura, talking to mid on the students use their college my life? Mission was founded in her experience at NW Internet for opportunities. years to learn about God’s Students who are still 1914 and works to train helped she and Paul to “Most of all pray for Online beacon.nwciowa.edu creation, perhaps find a trying to make decisions leaders, develop new grow in their faith and learn God to open doors and spouse and figure out what about what to do after churches, offer Christian about their own personal impress on you how Twitter: @NWCBeacon to do after graduation. college, along with those education and fulfill needs walk with Jesus while also he would want to use Facebook: Northwestern Although these things who want to do more to such as health care, drug discokali jo inserted your unique gifts and College - Beacon come naturally to some serve Christ during these rehabilitation and poverty words here too can you weaknesses for His Glory,” students, others can be left four years, might want to relief. In the past century, fin them? vering what it Laura said. “God uses wondering, Do I really have consider South America this organization has means to be part of a those who are willing.” Chapel NW goes to the Big Apple Monday FROM PAGE 1 wDrama Ministries Kang has played around the world and won several other first prizes at various competitions. Some of her notable performances include a concert at the Polish embassy Ensemble in Washington, D.C., on the 150th anniversary of Chopin’s death and appearances as a soloist with the Korean Symphony Orchestra and South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. A review from American Record Guide said she “played heartily” with “a considerable Tuesday amount of charm and always beautiful tone control.” wChapel Music According to a NW news release, Kang has earned doctoral and master’s degrees in Team piano performance and literature, as well as a master’s degree in pedagogy of music theory at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., where she was awarded a distinguished performer’s certificate. Kang earned a bachelor’s degree in music at Seoul National Wednesday University and the esteemed artist diploma in piano performance from the New England wDr. Jasper Lesage, Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she was previously a faculty member. At NW Kang teaches a wide variety of classes related to the piano, which are available for provost all students to take — not just music majors. Each year, four different levels of piano lessons are offered along with written and oral music fundamental labs and music theory. The classes that are alternated between every two years include piano literature and piano pedagogy. Piano Friday pedagogy is a class that prepares students to teach others how to play the piano. According to wChaplain Harlan Kang, this would be a great class for those who plan on teaching children Kang will present her recital at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall. There will PHOTO SUBMITTED VanOort also be a post-performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Christ Chapel. Kang’s CDs Music professor Juyeon Kang will perform at New York City’s prestigious Carnegie Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19. will be available for purchase at the post-performance.