Jolicoeur in Norway for Nobel Ceremony

By ASHLEY BERGEN received his award. Yunus is the Staff Writer founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. He created the President Pamela Jolicoeur bank to give small loans to the left Concordia on Thursday poor in rural Bangladesh; it Dec. 7 halfway through a board has grown to help millions of meeting. Her destination, people. Yunus' vision was to however, was halfway around help to create lasting peace by Enduring the world: Jolicoeur went to ending poverty, according to the cold Oslo, Norway to attend the the Nobel Organization Web mm " " . • ' Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. site. "It was an experience of a "He has the ability to Inner Action lifetime," Jolicoeur said. connect personally with Jolicoeur was invited by the people," Jolicoeur said, "He Nobel Committee, which is charmed everyone with his comprised of five members who thousand-watt smile." are elected by the Norwegian The ceremony was parliament. on Sunday, Dec. 10, the "We were truly treated as anniversary of Alfred Nobel's honored guests," Jolicoeur said. death. Jolicoeur was allowed to bring During the busy week in one guest Norway, Jolicoeur spent crucial See inside: WLtn her. time meeting and speaking More about the Although with alumni, organizations, and page 4 was a winner of the 2006 there the American Ambassador to Nobel Peace Prize, waiting list Norway. These meetings raised page 3 oi people issues and a level of awareness eager to about student relations in the SUBMITTED PHOTO BY MICHAEL DOYLE join her; her husband, Michael United States and Norway for President Pamela Jolicoeur attended the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in 0e\o, Norway, last lolicoeur. Jolicoeur learned that Doyle, was the lucky choice. December. While there, ehe strengthened Concordia's Norwegian connections through meetings They arrived in Oslo Friday in the last decade the number with Concordia Alumni, the American Ambassador to Norway and student exchange programs. afternoon and were welcomed of international students by the American Ambassador coming to the United States chair of the Scandinavian Engebretsen said. relationships, including to Norway at his home. from Norway has substantially studies department, who also He said a decrease in the relationships with alumni," One of many memorable decreased. This trend resulted helped organize the trip, is also number of applications has Engebretsen said. experiences Jolicoeur had was from the tighter restrictions worried about this trend. added to this development. Alumni of Concordia being in the room when the put on the awarding of student "Another challenge is "I think it's important hold significant positions in recipient of the Nobel Peace visas. to encourage the number for Concordia students to Prize, Muhammad Yunus, Dr. Rune Engebretsen, of students who apply," visit Norway and cultivate ?eace Prize •• page 3 Hot beverages help poor farmers Names that • Dining Services partnere with Fura Vida, a Fair Trade organization, to exclusively offer Fair Trade coffee and directly profit developing countries zing so your By JULIANE RENK cup. When D.S. used ground coffee Staff Writer they had to brew at least three taste buds ring gallons, even if the needed amount "Coffee, or tea7" No matter was smaller. Liquid coffee is served • The new names for the Campus which one you choose both of these in Knutson and the catering team Center food stations are unveiled choices at Concordia now come also uses it for events. from Pura Vida, which means pure With the catering service By SARAH DAY life in Spanish. Pura Vida is the another problem comes along. The Staff Writer name of the organization that sells amount of coffee and tea needed As the outward appearance of the new Fair Trade organic coffee and tea to on campus varies to a large extent; Campus Center continuously improves the college. it depends on the number of events Dining Services is working hard to complete All coffee and tea served on for which the catering service needs the plans for their vision of the interior. The campus will soon be Fair Trade beverages. In the past it wasn't a D.S. Naming Committee set up a contest on products. Currently the staff of big deal to order extra packages, Survey Monkey at the end of November for Dining Services is trying to make because thr Sarah Lee company Concordia students, faculty, and staff to name the changes complete. On the has an office tn Fargo. With Pura the 11 new food stations. morning of Wednesday, Jan. 17, Vida things are different. Their Debra Lee, director of dining services, D.S. hosted a coffee testing in front home office and one of their estimated that per station there were 65 entries. of Knutson. warehouses is in Seattle, the other She said there was a good cross representation "D.S. is not to make money one is in Atlanta. So there is no of students, faculty, and staff that participated. and their [Pura Vida's] mission opportunity for a quick or a last Participants whose entries were chosen received matches our mission in creating a minute delivery. a $25 cobber cash award. In cases where there better economy for all," said Carrie "It is very, very challenging to were multiple contestants who submitted the Strouth, marketing and summer work under such circumstances same name each received the award, conference coordinator for D.S, as the company ships with UPS "We were really impressed with the creativity Pura Vida is a non-profit and we don't know how long and thought," she said, "it was obvious some organisation, which works with that actually takes from Seattle or people spent a lot of time on. it." different countries. Now, they are Atlanta to Moorhead. It is also Janet Paul Rice, associate director of working with farmers in Guatemala, doubly challenging because the dining services, said they decided to do the Peru, liquid coffee is a perishable item," contest because they felt the students needed See inside: Costa Rica, Rice said. ownership in the new campus center. More about the Nicaragua To estimate the amount of the "This is their kitchen table essentially when STAFF PHOTO BY DANIELLE HARMS meaning and critera and Ethiopia, coffee and tea needed in the coming they are away from home," she said. In honor of Dining Service's move to offering Fair Trade coffee, they of Fair Trade coffee With Pura weeks Rice and the D.S, staff create hosted a tasting and information session In the Centrum last week. Students will have a different experience page 3 Vida coffee a plan with the help of a computer with dining services next year, they will walk and tea cost of eight different teas in the Korn The reason why the D.S. team program. The food management into the dining hall where light will cascade in the consumer a few cents more, Krib beginning with Mango Ceylon picked Pura Vida as its business system is called CBOARD. The from the south and west sides of the building but the revenue collected from sales to Northwest Blackberry. partner is that staff working at the Normandy, the to bring people "out of the dungeon." The provides living wages for farmers and The management of D.S. has "it is the only company that Korn Krib and all the other dining floor will be covered in earth toned carpet tiles producers. The organization is also favored having Fair Trade beverages offers a fair trade liquid organic areas estimate how much they will so the clanging of carts will no longer ring in good for nature because pesticides for a long time, however, they coffee," Rice said. need and type the number into their ears. Food stations will have curved edges and herbicides are banned. Besides had an ongoing contract with the Having liquid coffee was an the computer program. CBOARD and wood-like paneling and the zodiac counter that Pura Vida has developed Sarah Lee company, from which important factor in deciding to have adds all the numbers and tells Rice tops, which look like granite, will shine. Tables programs to support children. they bought coffee and tea. After Pura Vida since it is more efficient how big the recommended amount and chairs will be a rich red-colored wood, In the Normandy, Knutson and this contract expired last semester, and there isn't as much waste as would be. Rice appreciates the adding to the comforting style. As customers the Koffee {Connection the Pura they had new options, according to in selling ground coffee, Rice said. program a lot. maneuver around the stations they will see new Vida products are available. Tea Janet Paul Rice, who is the associate Liquid coffee can be brewed faster drinkers can choose from a range director at DS. than ground as well as made cup by Fair Trade » page 3 D.S. names •>page 3

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Ylvisaker involved in, and are also open to the Concordia's physical plant is feeling the heat ASHLEY HARTLEY Sports Editor Library. The showcase, which was entire college community. This year, this winter — and liking it, as the cost of heating ANDREA PULSCHER Graphics Editor/Designer sponsored by the library, was the however, they decided to collaborate dips below average and the equipment breakdowns DANIELLE HARMS Photo Editor first one ever held in the building with the library as a means of showing and frozen piping problems normally expected and featured various types of what the library has to offer students this time of year remain minimal. Unusually MARINMOOBERRY Copy Editor performances by team members. on campus. warm December temperatures have led to a mild ASHLEY BERGEN Staff Writer There were five performances Todd Holm, a communication winter across the country, with reports of highs SARAH DAY Staff Writer in all, including a persuasive studies and theatre art professor in the 70s on the East coast, and the Red River RICKFERRERA Staff Writer speech, a duo-interpretation which who is also the director of the Valley is no exception. According to the National involves two people who interpret speech team, said the showcase helps Weather Service, the average temperature in Fargo KATIE HEDBERG Staff Writer any selection of literature, a poetry students on the team tremendously this December was 25.6 degrees, while normal CHELSEA KLINE Staff Writer presentation, an* after-dinner speech, because it provides them with a larger December temperatures for the region fall around JULIANE RENK Staff Writer and a program oral interpretation. audience and prepares them for their 12.5 degrees. Sophomore Elizabeth Bendix, who performances outside the campus Heat for the entire campus is generated from LAURA TREBS Features Writer performed the RO.l speech, said that setting. Holm echoed Bendix's the Berg Steam Plant right at Concordia; heat is BRITTNEY CHRISTY Lifestyle Writer the speech team has developed a close sentiment about the library's then distributed to the rest of campus through a SARAH HOFFBECK Lifestyle Writer relationship with the library over the usefulness and helpfulness to the series of connected pipes. Wayne Flack, director SARAH WASSBERG Lifestyle Writer years, which has benefited the team team. of the physical plant, and David Ehlert, chief immensely. "The library has done so much engineer for the Berg Steam Plant, estimate that ANDY CAMPBELL A&E Writer "The library has been very helpful for us. This is just a way to give back the college will save about $12,000 a month as a ANDREW HANSON A&E Writer in helping us find materials and to them," he said. result oi mildeT-tharvaverage weather. Ehlert said CHRIS MILLER A&E Writer information for the speeches we have this figure is based on combined decreases in both fuel costs and campus heating demands. MATT SM IT A&E Writer Yet these estimated savings are not necessarily STEPHANIE PEARSON Photographer 'Confronting Controversy7 in women's money in the bank for Concordia. SARAH SORVAAG Photographer "We actually didn't budget enough [for heating STAFF Advertising Manager lives: Women in Action conference costs) this year," said Mark Lillehaugen, assistant treasurer of the college, "but because of the mild STAFF Business Manager By BRITTNEY CHRISTY reproductive rights. Panelists were winter, we will hopefully be able to stay within the KRISTEN SVOBODNY Circulation Director Lifestyle Writer chosen from the FargoMoorhead budget." HANNAH BURCHILL Web Designer community, and Fargo City Though a computerized system monitors CATHY MCMULLEN Faculty Adviser Next Friday, Jan. 26, MSUM will Commissioner Linda Coates will be heating on campus in order to use energy as PAMELA JOLICOEUR Publisher host the sixth annual Women in the keynote speaker. efficiently as possible, the physical plant staff Action conference. A committee of Registration for the conference must constantly monitor this system and prepare The purpose of The Concordian is to affirm the mission of students and faculty members from begins at 3 p.m., and the first set campus buildings for extreme weather. 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Norway, Engebretsen said. The Nobel Peace Prize is important "Dr. Jolicoeur did a splendid job names meant to reflect "To connect with them is to connect for many reasons according to Jolicoeur. representing the college," Engebretsen said. with the world," Engebretsen said. Traveling to Norway gave her the Jolicoeur hopes that her visit will new location There are currently 10 exchange students opportunity to see the country as a vital, spark continued work to increase student Continued from page 1 from Norway attending Concordia, This modern society. "It's symbolic of Norway's exchanges between Concordia and number has increased from last year, which role in world peacemaking," Jolicoeur Norway. signs displaying mnemonic words designating each station such is good news according to Engebretsen. said. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is "It raised my level of awareness of as "sizzle" for the grill and "quench" tor beverages. An exciting event Johcoeur was able to embraced by the city ot Oslo and all o( obstacles on our end and how important Several members of the Auxiliary Services staff toured the attend while in Oslo was the Nobel Peace Norway. It has been considered the most it is for student exchanges between the two dining facilities of other colleges including St. Olaf and Gustavus Prize Concert. She said it appealed to all prestigious award out of the five presented countries," lolicoeur said. and decided they didn't want their station names to be as cheesy ages, but admits one of her favorites of the by the Nobel Foundation, according to The jet-setting president will be in and cutesy as many o{ them they were seeing. They also didn't night was the performance by Lionel Richie. Jolicoeur. Overall she was impressed with Istanbul, Turkey Jan 19-21 attending want to name them something so basic as to be boring like just The concert was hosted by American the people and country. a conference to discuss ideas about calling it the grill, or deli bar, Rice said. They wanted something actors Sharon Stone and Angelica Huston. "People are very welcoming and establishing independent universities in that would fit with the style of the new dining hall. Other performers included Rihanna, John friendly," jolicoeur said, "and not overly the Muslim world. Only 20 to 25 leaders Lee said they are trying to keep the students involved in Legend, Wynonna Judd, and Yunus' own formal." The King and Queen ot Norway ot independent colleges and universities the subjective aspects ot the new dining hall. She said they daughter, Monica Yunus is a professional even attended the banquet tor Yunus. from the world and the United States were were welcoming people for menu testing, which they are doing opera singer, who sang to her father on Although she was unable to attend invited to attend the conference, according more of during dining hours in order to get a larger number of stage. Jolicoeur said it was an extremely Concordia's Christmas concert this year, to the December 2006 edition of Campus participants. moving moment of the night. Jolicoeur loved her experience in Norway. Buzz. "We really need to rely on the student to decide what to serve to the students," she said. Lee said dining services has been in their current location for 115 years, and are excited to have the chance for a large update. From the Norwegian Nobel Committeee addreee to Yunue "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity," she said. "We're so fortunate that we get to experience it now." 'The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decid- Lee also said there may be a dining hall naming contest in the ed to award the Nobel Feace Prize for 2006, future, unless the possibility of a donor comes up, in which case divided into two equal parts, to Muhammad the hall will most likely be named after the donor. Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace cannot be achieved And the new namee are... unless lar^e population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is Dell- Fillings Salad bar- Fresh one such means. Development from belowalso Flex- Explore breakfast bar- Energy serves to advance democracy and human Homestyle- Comfort Soup- Simmer rights. Muhammad Yunus has shown himself Pizza- Slice 3everage- Quench to be a leader who has managed to translate Pasta- Ai Dente Dessert- 3liss visions into practical action for the benefit of Grill- Sizzle millions of people, not only in Bangladesh, but also in many other countries. Loans to poor people without any financial security has ap- peared to be an impossible idea. From mod- est beginnings three decadee ago, Yunus has, first and foremost through Grameen E3ank, developed micro-credit into an ever more im- Fair Trade/ Despite portant instrument in the struggle against poverty. Grameen Bank has been a source of difficulties, coffee and ideas and models for the many institutions in the field of micro-credit that have sprung up around the world. Every single individual tea still approved choice on earth has both the potential and the Continued from page 1 right to live a decent life. Across cultures and civilizations, Yunus and Grameen Bank have shown that even the poorest of the "It's a lifesaver," she said. poor can work to bring about their own de- Students who were already drinking Fair Trade had different velopment. Micro-credit has proved to be an opinions about it, however they agreed that the new cups don't important liberating force in societies where work well with hot drinks. Senior Cecily Hewes was drinking a women in particular have to struggle against combination of hot chocolate and Irish cream. repressive social and economic conditions. "I like it a lot better than the unfavoured coffee. I am happy Economic growth and political democracy we are doing this but as far as the flavour goes 1 am not sure the cannot achieve their full potential unless the [plain] coffee is as good at the old one. The new cup is more female half of humanity participates on an interesting to look at, but the cups burn your hands more easily equal footing with the male, Yunus' long-term that's a real drop back because it is painful. To put sleeves on vision is to eliminate poverty in the world. hot beverages would be the solution." Hewes said. PHOTO FROM NOBEL PRIZE WEB SITE That vision cannot be realized by means of She also wondered how she could recycle the cup (which micro-credit alone. But Muhammad Yunus 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunue was presented the Alfred said recyclable on it) since she didn't see any place for throwing and Grameen Bank have shown that, in the Nobel medal and diploma. Yunus founded the Grameen Bank in 1976 to make continuing efforts to achieve it, micro-credit it. loans to poor Bangladeshis by developing alternate credit options that serve must play a major part." Junior Scott Weeklund was very happy about the new the poor. Grameen I3ank was actually awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize also. beverage choices at the Normandy. He enjoyed Jasmine Green tea there. "It is wonderful. It's nice not to have to go far to get organic Winter is upon tea and that organic things are being put in the Normandy," us. Make some Weeklund said. "I think everybody reaps the benefit health wise, socially and monetary. I don't mind paying extra for hot chocolate, organic. I wish Concordia would try to get more organic food find a cozy cor- summR into D.S." ner, and read what's new in this week's Students What is Fair Trade all about? Concordlan After 6pm weekdays • All day weekends UM 4A » Quick facte: issue. Regular beds only • Student 10 required IQ11 I UI Student Packages are available! • Fair Trade is an alternative to free trade, which does not give farmers the wages they deserve for the goods they Moorhead North Fargo S. University produce. Instead, Fair Trade cuts out the middle man 2501 Frontage Rd, S 111919ih Ava. 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Decided how you will op and walk to Olson as briskly as your percent after two weeks, 64 percent groggy morning legs will move. after the first month, and 46 ' about your resolution. It is a new year, and you have percent after six months. A. List the proe and cone of your resolved to yourself to work out Some Concordia students this resolution, ft will help you focus on why it is more frequently. Because your year are skeptical of New Year's Important to stick to your goal. resolutions. Jami Jerome, a slender, religion and chemistry classes last 5. Tell others about your resolution. semester consumed more time and senior English writing major, Your friends cars help hold you accountable, energy than you had planned, this laughs at the question, "Do you is the first time you will exercise in make a New Year's resolution?" ; 6. Celebrate your success, treat a while. Maybe you start slow — 20 "Sometimes I try not to eat yourself to something special for every minutes of cardio, three times a pizza," she jokes. STAFF GRAPHIC BY ANDREA PULSCHER month you have stuck to your plan. week — and have wonderful plans Jerome understands that some 7. Kecord how you are proQree&infy ft to work your way up to 40 minutes folks make New Year's resolutions New Year's resolutions, but more resolution list: she will swim 100 wilf help you keep yourself accountable. on the treadmill, and 20 minutes of because they teel the need to make importantly, she is dedicated miles in Concordia's pool before weightlifting. life changes. to new semester resolutions. It this summer, she will not eat 8. If you miss a workout, sneak in a How long do you think you will "But I don't believe in them," is difficult for her to hold onto prepared or canned American food cigarette, or eat one too many chocolate keep your regimen? she says. "I have no will power, New Year's resolutions, so she anymore, she will drop enough bare, don't fret. While you attack the first but for those who want to change reasons that more frequent, shorter pounds to make her "Norwegian 9. KEEP IT UR it will take a while for couple weeks of second semester something about themselves, they resolutions are smarter. weight," and she will speak more your new "activity" to become a habit. and a new workout plan, maybe should feel free to exercise that "I always want to be improving English instead of Spanish (Grevle 10. Pon't give up. If you find yourself your roommate has resolved to ability any time of the year." things about my lifestyle," she lives in the Spanish apartments). be a better person, to show more Mike Olson and Brady Pearson, says. This semester her goals are These resolutions only hint at slacking, start over. Just because it's not compassion, listen more intently, both juniors, and both pre- to finding a job, and she wants to Grevle's extended list. another New Year's doeen't mean you can't or judge less. (Let's hope he or she chiropractic majors, agree. continue working out, eventually Maybe Grevle and Shafer will make a new resolution. won't see the socks-tucked-into- "Why do you have to wait until increasing the intensity. precisely follow their resolutions, (adapted from http://ibdcrohns.about.com) sweatpants look you have adopted the new year?" Olson asks. "If you "Sometimes you can find throwing on workout clothes, for your trek to the row of bikes, want to be healthy, just start now." people who also make New Year's bundling themselves in layers treadmills, and ellipticals in Olson.) Nick Huseby, a junior [and new semester) resolutions, of winter gear, and charging the Top four Maybe the girl who lives across philosophy major, explains how and they can help you keep them," piercing winds for Olson's workout the hall has resolved to only eat New Year's resolutions are a Shafer says. balcony. Maybe Olson and Pearson resolutions chocolate ice cream three times realization of behaviors, habits, Shafer s Norwegian roommate, will do the same, but not because a week, substituting her bedtime etcetera, that a person should Tessa Grevle, a sophomore they made resolutions. Their 1. Exercise more frequently snack with slender carrot and celery already have been doing. history, political science, music, motives are different, but does it 2. Work harder in school or at work sticks, or sliced apples dipped in "You realize something you and Spanish major, already has matter? They are all going to be 3. Adopt healthier eating habits peanut butter. 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Inspiration comes from the heart. Submit your inspiration to the Concordian. GQY\cord@cord,edu The Concordian ifastyle January 19, 2007 This week in history.•• Stay warm, be cool By SARAH WASSBERG Lifestyle Writer By SARAH HOFFBECK Lifestyle Writer Concordia: Jan. 14, 1926- The violin virtuoso Harry Farbman, just 19 years old ith this month's recent sub-zero weather, an abundance of scarves, and renowned throughout Europe and South America, gives a concert W hats, gloves and mittens have made an appearance around campus. at Concordia as part of the lyceum. To stay fashionably warm, here is a look at some of the best winter Jan. 15, 1942: Sadie Hawkins day. Women hold doors for men, serve meals, and ask the guys out as gender etiquette is reversed. accessories in knits, wool and leather. Enjoy, bundle up and stay warm! Jan. 16, 1965: The Alpha Zetes and the AES societies hold a tea and smoker (informal men's gathering) respectively. Freshman and Scarves pair it with a simple, solid-colored hat. transfer students are cordially invited. Not only are scarves great for warmth and comfort, Not to keen about static hair, like wearing your hair Jan, 17, 1977: The Phi Iota chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon (a national but this year they have also become a bit oi a fashion up or just think that hats are plain stupid? Then try on professional music sorority) holds a concert of wedding music at statement. The options are endless, with wool, fleece, a pair of earmuffs for size. Contrary to popular belief Trinity Lutheran Church. The concert is an annual benefit to raise rayon, cashmere, faux fur and silk scarves being just a earmuffs do keep the ears incredibly warm. Plus, their funds for music scholarships. few. To draw the eye, try a patterned scarf. Or, if you're selection is growing. From faux fur to bandless earmuffs Jan. 18, 1963: The deadline to enter new cheers to the cheerleading looking to spice up the average black pea coat, grab you're sure to find something to fit your fancy. squad desperately needing new material. The winning cheer will a colored scarf in turquoise, yellow or pink. If you're Gloves &. Mittens receive a $5 prize. Winners selected by the Activities Commissioners thinking more casual, oversized scarves are great. Think Although gloves offer your fingers decidedly and members of the cheer team. cable knit and tassels. To dress things up, try a cashmere more independence than mittens, mittens Jan. 19, 1995: The Concordia Liszt Festival, inaugurating the or silk scarf. will actually keep your hands warmer. college's new chapter of the American Liszt Society (one of only six in Hats Playful patterns like polka dots and the nation), begins on this day. Pianist and music professor (USCLA) Not sure what to wear on that pretty snowflakes can be fun for casual John Perry performs this evening. The festival runs until Jan. 21. head of yours? Not to worry—the outfits as can bright colors like orange, Jan. 20, 1989: Mid-Winter Beach Blast held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. selection of headgear available green or purple. To dress things up, on this day. Those attending are to weaT their favorite "beachwear." this winter is endless. Bowler try a leather pair of gloves. If you Dance to The Convertibles, compete in limbo contests, and play hats, berets and beanies seem find mittens impractical but sandbox volleyball. Sign up for the raffle and enter to win a trip for to be all the rage. To keep those aren't a fan of gloves, try a pair two to Acapulco over spring break. ears warm Look for a variety of hats of capped gloves. In essence available in angoras, knits, wools they're a pair of mittens that World: and fleece. A word of advice can be folded back to allow Jan, 14, 1943: Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes the first though: If you're wearing a bold full use of one's fingers. president to travel by airplane while in office. He flew from Miami to coat, be careful if you choose to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill. accessorize with a funky hat. So, Jan. 15, 1919: In what was later called the Boston Molasses if your coat is enough of a statement by itself Disaster, a tank holding over 2 million gallons of molasses explodes and releases a huge wave of molasses in what is today Cambridge, Mass. Traveling at over 35 mph, the sticky stuff kills 21 people and dozens of horses and injures over 150 people. Although the United States Industrial Alcohol Company (which owned the molasses and .-•:" the tank) are quick to blame anarchists for blowing up the tank, the Dani's Mailbox explosion likely occurred from shoddy construction and a build-up o( CO2 from the fermenting molasses. It took 133 man-months to clean Dear Dani, up the mess. I am a very intelligent Dear B & B, Jan. 16, 1777: Vermont declares its independence from New and good-looking junior While it sounds like you present your pretty York. For the first few months of its independence, the new republic female. I wouldn't face well, do you show your personality to any of called itself New Connecticut. The United States government and consider myself preppy, these men? The peel of an orange looks beautiful, neighboring states never recognized Vermont's sovereignty, acting but I definitely dress well. but nobody eats it. It gets thrown away. My point is: independently until 1791, when it entered the Union as the fourteenth I NEVER go to class in sweat Some ot these men may find you attractive, but if state. pants!!! I part my hair to the side NOT in the center you don't show them any substance, why would they Jan. 17, 1949: "The Goldbergs," formerly a radio show about a to soften my face. I wear make-up, but I don't do want to start a relationship with you? You complain Jewish family living in New York, becomes the first sitcom to air on anything to drastic such as heavy eyeliner. I get good that men cannot hold an intelligent conversation, American television. grades, but I am not nerdy. 1 even attend social but I am pretty sure that there are intelligent men on Jan. 18, 1778: Captain James Cook becomes the first European functions! campus. Just because a man is good-looking, doesn't to discover what he calls the "Sandwich Islands," after one of his My problem is my love life. With all of this going mean he is intelligent (not that some men don't have sponsors, the Earl of Sandwich. This chain of islands will later be for me, 1 still cannot get a date. I think I've covered both "brains and brawn"). Maybe you need to look known as the Hawaiian Islands or Hawaii. everything, namely beauty and intelligence. I talk to beyond superficiality. Don't hide yourself. If you are Jan. 19, 1937: Wealthy playboy Howard Hughes sets a new men. I don't avoid them, even though most of them smart, then act smart. This doesn't mean that you transcontinental airspeed record by flying nonstop from Los Angeles, cannot hold an intelligent conversation. I try not need to outline every detail of the War of 1812, quote CA to New York, NY in 7 hours, 28 minutes, and 25 seconds. This to hold that against them, as long as they are good- Shakespeare, or spell PNEUMONOnULTRAnMICRO beat his own previous record of 9 hours, 27 minutes. looking. What more can I do to at least stand a chance ^SCOPIC^SILICO^VOLCANO-.CONIOSIS. If you Jan. 20, 1986: Martin Luther King Day is first celebrated as a with the man of my dreams? are authentic, you may just find yourself with another federal holiday. It was not until Jan. 17, 2000, however, that Martin Most sincerely, Beautiful and Bright intelligent and authentic man. Best of luck! Luther King Day was officially observed by all 50 states. In Utah, MLK Day is known as "Human Rights Day," and in Arizona and New Hampshire it is known as "Civil Rights Day." The holiday is based on Need advice? Send your letters to Dani's Mailbox, CPO 3902, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 56562 or e-mail danismaiibox@%\Titeme.com. King's birthday, which is January 15.

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"Jesus Was People, Too" inspiration within the region By Natasha Reinhardt By ANDREA PULSCHER Graphics/Design Editor Do you think that Jesus would pay taxes now? Give unto Cesar what is Cesar's, but Many Concordia students study abroad; in fact, I'm not entirely positive that Jesus would have a house, our beloved college is known for it. Others enjoy or a car. opportunities not so far away. On Jan. 13 and 14 the If he were born in a manger 2000 years ago, Concordia Art Club used their well-earned money to provide its member with both a social and artistically perhaps he'd have been born in a dumpster today, inspiring trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul. or maybe a tool shed Art Club, led by their enthusiastic adviser Peter if you can't bare the thought of Schultz, traveled to attend a show at the AZ Gallery your Savior's placenta mixed with banana peels. hosted by alumnus Jared Haug. While there they also took advantage of their time by visiting the Walker Jesus might be considered an alcoholic now. Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. He seemed to appreciate wine, For many of the members, the most exciting and the talks that follow a good Merlot. exhibit was the "Heart of Darkness" installations. Oi Cookies and milk just don't have the three installations, my personal favorite was Kai the poetic impact that our Althoff s room of erotic and chaotic objects. These wine and Jesus wafers do. included paintings and found objects such as dolls, fabric, a blood stained love seat and jewelry. Another Art Club member, Garrett Johnsrud Would Jesus lave laughed harder at found his inspiration at the "Body Politics: Figurative "The Life of Brian" Prints and Drawings from Schiele to de Kooning" or the Hitler's Youth Pope? exhibit. "They (the works] really got me thinking about the figure as an aesthetic object," he said, "not SUBMITTED PHOTO BY ETHAN SCHWARTZ just a body." How many rich fundamentalist white guys would Art Club members Garrett Johnsrud and Stacy Studying in another country is always a blast, Marzean pass the time It took to drive to art shows in follow Jesus? but don't forget that some of the best adventures are the Twin Cities last weekend by drawing pictures, As a carpenter, I don't think many of his tight in Concordia's back yard. drinking buddies would be lawyers. Maybe one, and an IRS guy. As long as they were nice to Jesus' hooker and drug dealer friends. I wonder if Mary ever worried about Jesus when he traveled with the riff-raff? submi Jesus probably had his share of spankings. Mary's mother might have given her the I-hope-you-haveone-just-like-you curse. After all, if Jesus had half of Mary's genes as well as God's ou! he was by all means a little human.

Could have Jesus been mistaken now for a "special child"? ju are making/pretty ty Id share. Prescribed Redaline or an anti-psychotic sible foFlhe dea s page. to get rid of those pesky delusions of angels, demons and grandeur.

Today we think we need a super hero, not a carpenter. Not a man. MIT PLEASE! Thank God; he knows we never know what we need. Submit we ajpulscajpulschfth wcor) corcl.edc u The Concordian ovln lone January 19, 2006 7

EDITORIAL Is 'fair trade' really fair? Concordia Dining Services has recently changed coffee vendors and \s now partners with a fair trade supplier called Fura V\da. 0r\ the Dining Services Web site they say they have partnered with Pura Vlda because it is a Resolutions we hope company "founded on the conviction that business can be "driven by good, not greed" Fair trade is a popular social movement designed to fight for economic equality by regulating international business and labor practices. While are made at Concordia some students agree with Concordia and believe that fair trade is an effective way to achieve social justice and defeat poverty, others argue it accomplishes the exact opposite. Where do you stand?

A new semester, a new year, a time to look ahead and aspire Next week we will be discussing President Bush's newly announced plan for Iraq. We will focus specifically on the to make goals and resolutions for the days to come. We at the troop surge and the proposed change in military tactics. If you would like to share your opinion on this or any other Concordian have our own hopes for the upcoming semester issue please contact Joseph Sunde [email protected]) or Oluchi Ezeugo ([email protected]). and year, not only for the paper, hut also for Concordia as an institution, and the students, professors and staff within it. So Many encourages an open market, either do- Additionally, fair traders often mis- here is our list of possibilities to make 2007 a year of positive economists mestic or international, where there takenly think that they are on some adaptations, changes and innovations at Concordia. have argued is no government intervention. In the sort of a higher moral ground, since forcenturies global market this whole concept pro- their commerce is giving direct aid to Concordian: We are planning to finally update our Website with both that interna- motes competition and cost-efficiency a specific group of people. But they of- our current editions and other web features, including opinion polls, tional trade among producers, often lowering the ten disregard the fact that it also affects comment forums and photo albums. We hope you'll take advantage of achieves the market prices of the traded products. other groups: perhaps the beggar at the these interactive features. Also, we have several new members joining our best results The populations are then able to ac- metro, or an employee of the store that staff, and we are continually crying to improve our coverage of Cobber By Orgil Batsaikhan when it is quire goods for cheaper than they usu- imports free trade coffee or the effi- issues both through the written and visual aspects of the story. Sophomore dealt in free, ally would. Thus, they can spend a little cient Brazilian coffee magnate. It would Students: Yeah, everyone has their own new year's resolutions — non-regulat- more on something else. For example, probably be better to give the money work out more, eat healthier, don't procrastinate on homework — but ed terms and environment. Throughout buying cheap clothing at Wal-Mart that that you've saved from not buying fair how about actually making a change that benefits others instead of just history, this theory has demonstrated was made in China can mean that you trade products to a "sponsor a child" ourselves? Our generation is often accused of being apethetic: Some itself in numerous ways by bringing na- may be able to afford a better health in- program or some local humanitarian people think we don't care about a lot of issues that are prevalent in our tions out of poverty and into economic surance. organization if you are so concerned society. To some extent, they may be right — campus events like toy drives prosperity. For example, take East Asia Fair trade, on the other hand, is a about the producers. and food drives don't always get the participation they should. However, into account. After World War II it was popular, organized movement devel- Whatever you choose to do, don't groups on Facebook promoting issues including political campaigns, poorer than today's Africa is, but if we oped to help marginalized producers. forget that having a lower price does Darfur awareness and environmental sustainability prove that students look at those nations now, they have Whether or not it is really "fair" can not necessarily mean exploitation or are passionate about things. In the coming year, take your feelings you reached, if not surpassed, the economic be debatable. Oftentimes, fair trade taking advantage of. It can mean effi- express online (or wherever) and actually support your causes by taking might and well-being of developed west- acts like a subsidy that can encourage ciency, ability to spend the spare money action with them. Let's prove to those doubters that we do care. ern nations. I really doubt that the East inefficiency and overproduction among on something else, and economic wel- Professors: While there are many wonderful professors on campus Asian miracle was because of some west- producers. Additionally, since consum- fare in general. Free trade stands on a who are passionate about what they teach, one suggestion we have for this ern merchants trying to sell "fair" trade ers are paying more for fair trade goods, moral ground just as high, if not higher, coming year (from a student's perspective) is to include more real-world Korean rice or green tea overseas. The they are spending less on some other than fair trade. and hands-on activities in classroom curriculums across campus (not economic triumph of areas like Hong goods or activities. Perhaps the quarters just in freshmen courses, co-ops and internships). Although Concordia — Batsaikhan is an international busi- Kong and South Korea can be attrib- that you give to a beggar at the subway ness major, French minor from Vlaan- touts a plethora of opportunities for learning abroad, there can be many uted solely to free trade. station are now going to "fair trade cer- baatar, Mongolia just as valuable learning opportunities here in the Fargo-Moorhead Free trade, as the name implies, tified" coffee.. community. It would be nice to see more professors (and students) take advantage of those opportunities, be creative, get off campus, and have their students see how things work in the 'real world' where they will Coffee. family grew to twelve as they hosted the program. Because ot the extra income eventually be thrusted. Kudos to those professors who do strive to give It's a simple three of us. During the day, we traveled that was generated through the fair students this learning experience. addiction throughout the mountainous commu- trade cooperative, the family was able Campus Center The campus center construction is on schedule and for many nity of La Reyna where we were able to to send the older children to school the new section, which will open this summer, will be open and ready Ilil college try our hand at picking coffee beans. - something that most families in the to welcome students back to campus the next school year. Although students. We learned that it is not easy work! Our area can't afford. Though the family there will be a variety ot new amenities, we especially look forward to a Here in group of nineteen people picked for an seemed to be surviving, the parents of healthier and wider menu selection. Moorhead, hour and a half and in the end we had the family feared that they wouldn't be Chapel: It's sad to say, but every time we attend a Chapel service, By Breanna Dahl it helps us what would be (after processing) five able to afford for all their children to or flip to the Concordia channel and see a video of Chapel, the lack of Junior fight below pounds of dried coffee. This could be finish school. But they were not able to student attendance is overwhelming. There are probably various reasons zero tem- sold for 30 Cordobas (or about $1.75) sell all of their coffee at fair trade prices, students refrain from attending Chapel, but clearly the dwindling Co-chair of Social Justice peratures. but only after members of the commu- so they continue to struggle to make student attendance illustrates that Chapel is not attracting the general It's useful nity had spent hours sending the coffee ends meet. student population. We think aspects of Chapel should be re-evaluated, to college students, as its caffeine keeps through a wet mill, drying it in the sun, Now every time I drink Fair Trade with student participation and input, in order to determine what can be us awake to study. But to me coffee is and hand sorting the green beans. coffee I am taken back to Nicaragua. 1 done to increase student attendance. With a search for a new campus more than a warming liquid or a means At night, we would spend time play- remember the hours of picking coffee pastor currently underway, the upcoming months certainty could be to stay awake. For me, it holds memo- ing with the children in our family who and sorting the beans. 1 also recall the used to make some needed adjustments. ries and a hope for a better future. were all between the ages of 3 and 16. pitiful amount of money earned after Concordia Language Villages: Concordia is fortunate to have Last January I was able to travel to Our suppers were lit by a single light so much labor. But I feel better as I a partnership with an mternationally-recognized language teaching Nicaragua to study Fair Trade coffee. bulb. The family considered themselves remember that my cup of Fair Trade organization. CLV is making headlines because of its recent expansions I spent ten days traveling around the fortunate to have electricity, though coffee is paying a farmer a fair price for to include an Arabic village and a Portugese village. However, we think country meeting people involved in the there was only enough electrical current his work. As I sip my Fair Trade brew, more can be done to strengthen CLV's connection to Concordia growth and export of coffee. The most to have either the single light bulb or I know that somehow I am a part of a students. How great would it be if language courses were offered through valuable experience was the two days we the radio plugged in. Not both. good thing. I can make a difference in CLV to Tn-college students? CLV's philosophy of immersion teaching spent in the campo, living with a coffee From my perspective, the family was helping a family to survive until tomor- would definitely be applicable and beneficial to college students, and farming family. barely scraping by. But I came to real- row. being multi-lingual is becoming increasingly desired skill among our Nine people lived in a small, three ize that things could be much worse if generation. Concordia should take advantage of its affiliation with CLV, — Dahl is a global studies major, French room house, and for two days their large they were not a part of the fair trade minor from Eau Claire, Wts. and vice versa, to attract college students. Web design: We look forward to the new Web design to be released this spring, which will be easier to navigate and more interactive. Inter- Free trade fosters competition and ica, who are increasing free trade poli- However, we hope that this site will not only be geared toward prospective national encourages efficient use of resources, cies yet still lack many workers rights. students but also current students and staff who use the Web site more trade is the which lowers prices, enhances variety, However, the lack of workers rights in frequently. framework and improves product quality for those China (and other countries like it) is Online registration: Every Cobber wants it, and it seems like we're the upon which goods demanded by consumers. Freer not caused by free trade, but rather the only college that doesn't have it. Last school year, a Concordian article American trade reduces the costs of domestic denial of worker's rights by the coun- (Registration process still virtually challenged, 11/18/2005) investigated prosperity producers by reducing the costs of im- try's government. the reasons why Concordia has yet to impose online registration. We rests. Free ported inputs, thus reducing prices of In the US, job loss from free trade learned that the move to online registration is a "difficult process," and By Patrick Baker trade poli- finished goods and services. is costly for workers displaced from that its implementation is a goal of the Dean's five-year plan. We'll just Junior cies have Multilateral trade-liberalization manufacturing industries where import be optimistic and hope that online registration will be introduced into created has resulted in worldwide tariff rates competition is strong. Comprehensive the 2007-08 school year... a level of falling with a corresponding increase adjustment and skill-building pro- Admissions application: As advocates of the written word, we as competi- in world economic growth. Research grams, not protectionism, are therefore editors find inconsistency in Concordia's touting of the importance of tion in today's open market that engen- firmly indicates that increased trade critical for workers hurt by this process. good writing. While every freshman is required to take a writing course, ders continual innovation and leads to has contributed substantially to U.S. Attempts to "level the playing field" by there is no essay or writing sample needed for a student's admission to better products, better-paying jobs, new growth. The International Monetary subsidizing a US industry is really a tax the college. Yes, written essays are part of several Concordia scholarship markets, and increased savings and Fund (IMF) concludes, "(the] evidence on US consumers and only prolongs applications, but many of Concordia's main competitor schools recognize investment. Yet, there is an increasing indicates that trade openness makes the economic woes of the industry in that college applicants need a foundation of good writing skills even tendency to replace free trade goods an important contribution to higher question. In a continuingly globalizing before they are accepted to the institution. As Concordia continues to with "fair trade" goods. One needs to productivity and income per capita, economy, our workforce must be able improve its image, a written portion of the admissions application would look no farther than Concordia's adop- and that trade liberalization contrib- to adapt to changing economic condi- certainly show prospective students that Concordia's expectations for tion of its new "fair trade" coffee to re- utes to growth." The Organization for tions. Protectionist policies deny this written work are high. alize that fact. But is "fair trade" really Economic Cooperation and Develop- reality and make us less competitive in Security: While we appreciate the new security beacon, which SGA all that fair? And what is so bad about ment finds that nations relatively open the global marketplace. posted on the street side of Of tut Concorse last fall, we hope more free trade? to trade have achieved double the an- Protectionism amounts to nothing beacons or similar security measures will be taken around campus. "Fair trade," which is really code nual average growth as those that are more than an embargo on the country Although crimes on campus are rare, looking at the purse robbery, which for protectionism, means government relatively closed. that engages in those policies and has occurred last November as well as several other suspicious incidents on intervention to direct, control, or re- Protectionists base their arguments time and time again proven misguided campus this and last school year, we believe that it is better to be safe strict trade. The United States has the against free trade on a loss of jobs in and damaging to the national welfare. than sorry. One" other suggestion we have for SGA and campus security freest trade policies in the world and certain sectors (also called outsourc- To remain competitive in a global is to offer students — especially women — the chance to participate in we also, by far, have the strongest econ- ing) and workers rights. The fact of the economy countries are best served by a free self-defense course. No one should be afraid to walk alone on omy. Coincidence? If one looks around matter is that in countries that have embracing the endless benefits of free campus at any time, but realistically, things do happen. It is best to have the world, we find that countries with embraced free trade, the rights and trade. an immediate mode of defense if something does occur. the freest trade policies are expanding wellbeing of their workers has dramati- — Baker is a political science major, his- Editorials are written by Editor-in-Chief Kara Cook and their profits thereby increasing their cally increased. Protectionists point to tory minor from Mankato, Minn. Managing/News Editor Elsbeth Krumholz national welfare. examples like China and South Amer- 8 January 19, 2007 The Cor\oord\ar\ IGHT: Howl Learned to Drive

By ANDREW HANSON with such serious issues in a theatrical setting A&E Writer and become comfortable with her character, "Pedophilia is such a real issue and it was Most people remember their first time he- challenging to not make it too heavy and too hind the wheel, but rarely do those first driving uncomfortable for the audience," Griffin said. lessons include memories of child molestation Director Tasha Dunn, who is a senior, said and pedophilia. However, for the main character that Li'l Bit is able to use driving as a metaphor in Paula Vogel's "How I Learned to Drive," this both figuratively and literally for learning the is a reality. rules of the road and through them, survival. "Drive" is about a 37-year-old woman nick- Theater majors are required to do a thesis named Li'l Bit and her fictitious life story shown in their senior year, with a choice either in through various fragments o( memory from directing, acting, design, or stage management. her childhood. Dunn is not unfamiliar with directing, and These fragments It's not just a serious much preparation has gone into this thesis are presented spa- piece, it's a comic piece. through months of work and planning. tially rather than It's completely up and Dunn chose to direct this play specifically chronologically, so down. You leave maybe for the challenge of the deeper message chat one might be feeling a little intense, that it conveys, one that she can relate to STAFF PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PEARSON from age 15, fol- but it makes you think. as a woman, growing up, and facing issues The cast of "How i learned to Drive," including Charlie KetzlaH, Matt Krage, Hanna Griffin, Ashlely lowed by another —Tasha Dunn of body image. These serious issues are por- Undis, and Katie Gorden, will be presenting their performance this weekend at & p.m. in the Frances at age 11. In order Director trayed in a humorous manner to make them Frazier Coinstock Lab Theatre. Directing Scenes are a culmination of a semester-long project in the to spend more easier for the audience to deal with. Theatre 229 class, Students chose a scene from one full-length play and directed their peers, han- time with Li'l Bit, her uncle Peck, played by "It's not just a serious piece, it's a comic dling ail aspects of the performance from blocking movements to costume design. Junior Matt Krage, offers Co teach her driving piece. It's completely up and down," Dunn said. lessons. Romance develops, and through this, "You leave maybe feeling a little intense, but it the projection of video images of traffic signs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 8 p.m. in the issues of incest, body image, and pedophilia are makes you think." showing rules of the road and rules of life. Frances Frazier Comstock Lab Theatre. Tickets brought to light. An aid in the portrayal of these issues and One rule of life that Dunn can attest to are $1 at the door. Hannah Griffin, a junior who plays Li'l Bit memories is the graphic design work done by is that hard work pays off, even months later. in the show, said that it was difficult to deal MSUM student Gabriel Haukness. It involves "How 1 Learned to Drive" hits the stage this

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"Electoroacoustic Music Series I/The North Texas Sfreei Connection' Date: Jan. 21 Time: 7:30 p.m. By SARAH WASSBERG The main room is where the soda and Place: Orchestra Rehearsal Lifestyles writer coffee counter is located, along with Hall, Hvidsten Hall of high tables and tall chairs. In back is Music Located on out-of-the-way Roberts the room where the music happens. It Cost: Free Street, the Red Raven Espresso Parlor is larger, more open and features the is something out of the ordinary. A self- red booths and more tables and chairs, Steve Makela, a member of proclaimed "late-night coffee shop/mu- along with a few couches and easy the music faculty, will be sic venue," the Red Raven has come a chairs. One corner is draped with red presenting a concert of elec- long way since it was established a few velvet and a chair and a mike indicate troacoustic music. Makela years ago. that this is where performers serenade knows all of the compos- The first thing you notice about the or rock out. In between is a cozy little ers of the music on this Red Raven is the short flight oi cement room with two tables and chairs and program from his doctoral stairs you have to go down to get to it. one entire end devoted to a curved red study at the University of That's right, the Red Raven is a base- booth that looks like it's straight out of North Texas. Makela will ment venue situated beneath the Fargo the 1930s. also be performing some of Antique Mall, so no street views here. The Red Raven offers the traditional his own compositions. However, what it lacks in natural light, coffee house fare with coffe-e, Italian the Red Raven more than makes up for sodas, chai, tea and treats like scones, in atmosphere. cookies and biscotti. It features the "In Our Family; Portraits The Red Raven feels something like espresso and Red Raven Coffee it takes of All Kinds of Families" an English pub should: the walls are its name from. dark green, the maroon and charcoal If you go, go for a concert, bring a tiled floor hosts oriental rugs, electric friend to chat, or bring some home- Date: Jan. 2-March 31 candle sconces deck the walls, and work. Whatever you do, do visit the Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon- Top: One of the a white-painted pressed tin ceiling Red Raven, it has transformed into a day-Saturday), 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Red Raven'e ex- prevents it all from feeling oppressive. cozy and hip place to hang out. Best of (Tuesday), 12 p.m.-5 p.m. The furniture consists of wooden tables all, the Red Raven is open until 1 a.m. pert barrlstas ©ports the cof- (Sunday) and chairs in black and cherry wood every night, even Sundays, a perfect fee shop's logo Place: Heritage Hjemkomst and red vinyl booths that keep with the alternative, for the underage and those as he makes an Interpretive Center rest of the atmosphere. Victorian-look- uninterested in other late-night venues. espresso. Cost: $5 for students ing 1970s kitsch and local art decorate the walls. There are chess sets on a ledge Address: 12 Roberts Street, Fargo, in Right: Sarah This exhibit features near the front. Unlike most other coffee the basement o( the Fargo Antique Mall Jacobs enjoys portraits of a wide array of shops, the Red Raven plays music over Phone:701-478-7337 a hot cup of joe families. The Hjemkomst the system, a pleasing mix of music in Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Moh. through as she gazes Center hopes to convey the the traditions of Imogene Heap and Fri. and noon to 1 a.m. Sat. and Sun. out of the Red message that every family is Regina Spektor (at least they did while I Web site: www.myspace.com/there- Raven's only appreciated and respected. was there). draven window. The layout consists of three rooms. STAFF PHOTOS BY DANIELLE HARMS "Northwest Martial Arts dlack Belt Extravaganza"

vArtxm. Those zesty r)svr\ee> Date: Jan. 20 toy-mouth water, Time: 1 p.m. Reading that article Place: Ramada Inn, Fargo about the upcoming P.5. Cost: $5 at the door food station names If you are enthralled by ne and three the heroics of action stars me hungrier than like Jackie Chan, then you a hippo. should come watch the final section of the North- west Martial Arts Black Belt Testing! There will also be exciting martial arts demonstrations performed by children, adults, and instructors.

By A&E Editor Danielle Hance The Concord'ian January 19, 2007 9 Crossfade braves cold to rock Fargo • Despite screaming girls, band delivers and ends Dec. 15 concert with a bang

By ANDREW CAMPBELL anthemic track from their new get the impression that the ning came after Crossfade had A&E writer CD, Falling Away. Then they band gets as much out of the walked off after playing "Cold" On the rare occasion a moved right along into some performance as the audience and the crowd started to go band decides to hook a concert of their previous hits like "So does. From where I was, at the nuts. They had no encore, in Fargo, I try to make it a Far Away" and "Colors" with very front of the crowd (cool) since they couldn't follow up point to get out and see it. little introduction. They even crushed between the barricade with something better than When that band is someone plunged into some of their and pack of screaming high their best song, so all four band like Crossfade, I try even deeper cuts like "Death Trend school girls (uncool) I got to members came back out on harder. So when I heard that Setta" and.one of my personal see everything taking place on stage, Sloan with a guitar in his Crossfade was actually going to favorites, "Starless." stage. Singer/guitarist Ed Sloan hand, for a curtain call. After make a stop in Fargo, I blocked They did a good job mixing has a pure, unbridled rock star they said their last goodbyes that date off on my calendar in songs from Falling Away voice, and used it to all of his and were about to head off, he — with a red pen. That date in with the old favorites. ability. He interacted a lot with raised the guitar high above just happened to be December Besides the opener, they did the crowd, poking fun at how his head, and with a big smile 15, the last day of finals. But "Someday," "Drown You Out," ridiculously freezing it was in on his face, sent it crashing what better way to celebrate the "Anchor," "Already Gone," and Fargo and the irony in the fact down onto the stage. It sounds end of a long semester than by the new single "Invincible" all that Crossfade's most famous cliche, but the act of destroying letting loose to some mindless, off the new album. If you're song is called "Cold." He a guitar on stage is pretty rare. deafening, live rock music? looking for a good, middle-of sbjowed off hjs dancing skills I guess that was their way of That was more than enough the road rock album to add to during some of the guitar solos, showing their appreciation to a to convince me. So in case you your collection, I recommend which were being covered by good crowd. missed it, here's how it went you check it out. shredder Les Hall, a recent All around, Crossfade is a down: They wrapped up their set addition to the band. Les was class-act when it comes to live After the usual, obnox- with "Cold," the first single off stationed on stage right, not performances. They stay away iously-long, rock concert sound their first album. All in all, a The band Croeeiade rocked Fargo-Moorhead with their Dec, more than 10 feet away from from gimmicks and stick to 15 at Playmakers check, drummer James Bran- pretty good mix of songs that me. I could tell he was having a what they do best — play really ham kicked off the driving 5/4 pretty much brought the house rial: Props to the boys frotn December to put on a great great time on his first tour with loud music. If you didn't make rhythm that begins "Washing down. Crossfade who braved the show. I go to concerts like this the band. it to this concert, you definitely The World Away", a raucously- And now, for the edito- trek to Fargo in the middle of all the time, and rarely do I The highlight of the eve- missed out. 'Dreamgirls' hits a theatrical high note

By SARAH WASSBERG test. When they blow the crowd Deena. They soon climb to the like Effie, even when her ego Lifestyles writer away, but lose the contest, they top, but when Effie vents her gets in the way, and her voice meet Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie frustration through her ego, will simply blow you away with Based on the Broadway Foxx), a car salesman and she is eventually forced out ot its power, range and depth. You musical of the same name, ambitious manager, who makes the group, replaced by Michelle also feel tor her plight. Hud- "Dreamgirls" is a film that is them the backup singers for Morris (Sharon Leal). Under son, a former American Idol well worth the praise. Parallel- small-time star Jimmy "Thun- the direction of Taylor, the contestant, has certainly made ing, but not necessarily based der" Early (Eddie Murphy). Dreams are molded into a pop a splash debut. on the life oi Diana Ross and The film follows them as they sensation and Taylor always Jamie Foxx puts in a subtle, The Dreams: Effie White, Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson the Supremes, "Dreamgirls" tour with Early, but soon manages to keep them one step but excellent performance as follows the lives and musical Taylor begins to manage them ahead of the musical curve. the ambitious and sly Taylor the end. The whole cast does scrapes the top five films in careers of Effie White (played as a separate group and decides The film follows romantic who puts success before just an excellent job and though the box office in its fifth week, by Jennifer Hudson), Deena that in order to get off the relationships and friendships, about everything else. Eddie some of the musical numbers the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack Jones (Beyonce Knowles) and R6LB charts and onto the pop and the careers that connect Murphy is a wonderful surprise seem a bit out of place amongst is the number one album on Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni charts, the Dreamettes will them, through the ups and as the gregarious Jimmy "Thun- all the spoken drama going on, the Billboard charts. It offers Rose) who make up the group have to become the Dreams, downs of the music industry. der" Early, with high energy the film overall manages to put something for everyone (from the Dreamettes. complete with a new look and It also illustrates the history of and a great voice. Beyonce's on a good show. The "cameo" sparkly costumes from the Set in the early 1960s, the a new sound. And Effie, the RckB, Motown and pop and character Deena starts off as a appearances by characters that 1960s and 1970s, to drama) film begins with the three voluptuous diva with a huge the shady underbelly of the mu- naive girl who is content to sing mirror musical artists like B.B. and is an uplifting film, despite girls, accompanied by Effie's voice, is forced into the back- sic business. backup, but when forced into King and the Jackson Five are the odds. songwriter brother, C.C. (Keith ground in favor of the thin- In my opinion, Jennifer the limelight by Taylor, turns a fun addition. "Dreamgirls" Robinson) waiting to perform ner and lighter-skinned, but Hudson is definitely the star of into a star, complete with the has also become a cultural phe- in a Detroit amateur talent con- not necessarily more talented this show. You can't help but huge Diana Ross hair towards nomenon. Although it barely

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ttf Smoking The Concordian evorte January 19. 2007 11 Swimmers relax, prepare for MIAC in Florida By RICK FERRERA Lucier's team prefers to get in 1968 to 1976, and still regularly Staff Writer as much training as possible works out at the very pool the and concentrate on the MIAC Cobbers used tor training in The Cobber Swimming championship meet, to be Florida. His son, Gary Hall, Jr., and Diving Team spent eight held February 15 to 17 at the swam in the Atlanta, Sydney days in Florida during the University of Minnesota. and Athens Games, and the semester break, participating in The Cobbers can and do team met him at the pool as the team's biannual southern train at Concordia's facilities, well. training trip. The athletes swam but the trip to Florida offered "He talked to our team for over 50 miles as they completed plenty of benefits above and probably 10 minutes, and he 14 two-hour practice sessions beyond what 901 8th Street was very nice," Lucier said. and continued the college South has to offer in late The team also took a swim team tradition of taking a December. snorkeling trip one day, and the training trip somewhere during "We're in the tough part captain of their boat stopped to their season. In this particular of the season now, with lots let them get into the water and instance the athletes shouldered of training, more yards, and swim with a group o$ dolphins. a portion of the cost while longer practices," Sophomore Lucier said the captain doesn't Concordia pitched in the rest Shaina Fossum said. do that for all his customers, of the funds. In that context, the because the average person "The vast majority of southern training trip provided can't keep up with the animals, collegiate teams do a training a boost to team morale. Fossum but, knowing her group was a trip over winter called it a "good swim team, let them have a try. break, because team bonding Safely back in the tundra, it's right in the We're in the tough experience," the team is getting down to middle of the part of the season now, and Lucier said business preparing for the SUBMITTED PHOTO BY KRISTA WYNIA peak season for with lots of training, it was especially MIAC championship meet. The Concordia Swim Team get© ready to go snorkling one sunny day in Florida over semester big yardage," more yards, and longer beneficial Fossum said she hopes to beat break. On the outing they met a group of dolphins, although their boat captain usually doesn't Coach Julie practices. to train in the teams the Cobbers are allow his customers to swim with the sea animals, because they are hard to keep up with, he let Lucier said, Shaina Fossum a different evenly matched with, but she the swimmers jump in and cruise around with the pack. The Sophomore environment also hopes the MIAC meet Cobbers put where the will be more about individual rematch against the St. Kate's take on St. Ben's on January team, considering that half of a heavy emphasis on training, athletes could stretch their skills accomplishments. The team Wildcats on January 26. The 12, said he'd do his best to be their athletes are freshmen. In to the extent that they don't in a new setting. is looking for 100 percent of latter meet will be their last there supporting the senior the groove after their positive rest before most meets. Resting Somewhere in the midst their athletes to achieve season- home event of the season, as swimmers, and he encouragetl training trip, the Cobbers, as does prepare an athlete for the of 50 miles in the pool, the best times in Minneapolis and well as Senior Recognition others to show up as well, a whole, are set to tackle the next meet on the schedule, but team still found time to meet is hoping for some career-best Night. Fossum predicts an adding that most people have challenges facing them in the it also means the loss of three to a couple Olympians and even times to boot. exciting last meet because the not seen the excitement of live last month of the season. four days of training for every swim with the dolphins. Gary Before heading to the Cobbers and Wildcats have diving before. event of the season. While Hall, Sr. swam for the U.S. in "U," the Cobbers compete at evenly matched teams. Cobber Even as the seniors wind up some schools do choose to rest Olympic Games in Mexico City, St. Kate's on January 20, and Nation's Josh Pederson, who their college careers, the future in preparation for every meet, Munich and Montreal from then return to Moorhead for a watched the Cobber swimmers looks bright for the young Sports Shorts Men's Basketball Wrestling Upcoming Sports Events: Jan. 8 Jan. 12 The Cobber men won their second consecutive The Cobbers defeated St. Olaf 41-9. This puts Jan. 19^24 game against the Gusties with a final score of 63-58. Concordia at 1-1 in dual matches for the season. This breaks the 10 game losing streak the Cobbers The Cobbers won the first six matches of the meet. Friday, Jan. 19 had to the Gusties. Women's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, 7 p.m. Swimming and Diving Men's Hockey (a) St. Mary's, 7:05 pm Jan.10 Jan. 12 Saturday, Jan. 20 Concordia lost to Bethel 83-95. Junior Luke Linz The Cobbers lost to St. Benedict at home 168-71. Swimming and Diving @ St. Kate's Invite, 9 led the team with 26 points. a.m Jan. 13 Wrestling (a) Al Hanke invite: Elmhurst, III., Jan. 13 Concordia fell to the MSUM Dragons 191-86. 10 a.m. After a close game the Cobbers lose to the Tommies Freshman Lauren Trudeau won the 1-meter diving Men's Indoor Track and Field Alumni Meet, 68-65. This puts Concordia at 2-6 in the MIAC and event but was 12 points short of qualifying for 12 p.m. 2-11 overall. nationals. Women's Indoor Track and Field Alumni Meet, 12 p.m. Women's Basketball Men's Hockey Men's Basketball vs. St. John's, 1 p.m. Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Women's Basketball vs. St. Ben's, 3 p.m. With Junior Melanie Hageman's game winning The Cobber men lost to No. 5 ranked UW-Stout Men's Hockey (a> St. Mary's, 3 p.m. layup the Cobber women defeated the Gusties at 9-3. Sophomore Alec Holen scored 2 goals. Women's Hockey vs. St. Mary's, 2 p.m. home 71-69. Freshman Sara Sorbo scored a season Monday, Jan. 22 high with 17 points. Women's Hockey Men's Basketball @ Carleton, 5:45 p.m. Jan. 13 Women's Basketball (a) Carleton, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 10 The Cobbers lose to the Oles 6-2. Sophomore Tuesday, Jan. 23 The Cobber women topped Bethel 87-77. The Kelsey Puffe and Senior Paige Stone scored the two Wrestling vs. St. John's (@ Wadena HS), 7:30 Cobbers broke a school free throw record finishing goals for the Cobbers. p.m. at 96.2% for the game, which tops the previous Wednesday, Jan. 24 record of 95.4%. Jan, 14 Men's Basketball vs. St. Olaf, 5:45 p.m. Concordia were once again defeated by St. Olaf 3-1. Women's Basketball vs. St. Olaf, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 13 Stone scored the only goal of the game. Concordia picked up another win after an overtime "'Upcoming events in bold effort against St. Thomas 75-70. The Cobbers are now 6-3 in the MIAC and 8-4 overall.

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