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PurpleSarah Sly ReignGrandview is College on Wednesday, the Club way will also Staff Writer Oct. 1, with the women beginning host a tailgating at 1 p.m. and the men to follow at meal, preceding Better break out the umbrellas, 3 p.m. the football game because rain is in the near future; Later in the evening, the Waldorf beginning at 11:30 Purple Reign that is. “Purple Reign” Theatre Department will present a.m. The Warrior is the theme for Waldorf’s 2008 “Tag Team,” written by Bob football team will Homecoming weekend, Oct. 3-5. AuFrance. The show will run from host Peru State Homecoming week activities Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, beginning College starting at kick off Sunday, Sept. 28, with a at 7:30 p.m. at Smith Theatre. 1 p.m. return from Country singer Shevy Friday, Oct. 3 will give way In conjunction Smith, a student favorite from last to the Waldorf Homecoming with the Waldorf year. The event is hosted by SWAT mainstay, Candidate Review, student body outside near Lund Pond beginning starting at 6 p.m. in the Atrium. homecoming 7 p.m. Both the Waldorf and Forest City theme, a new The always-popular Warrior communities are encouraged community effort Cup Competition also makes a to come and take part in the by the name of return Homecoming week, hosted celebratory ritual. Door prizes “Grow Forest Waldorf College Homecoming T-shirt design by Student Senate. Several events will also be distributed during the City,” has teamed will be taking place throughout the event, as well as a break allowing up with Waldorf College, lending the homecoming week, Director duration of the week, so students students to vote for king and a hand for a hospitable Warrior of Student Activities Nicole Lovik- should be on the look out for queen. The Homecoming dance welcome. Waldorf alumni will be Blaser encourages students to come further details concerning location will follow from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., welcomed back to their alma mater forward with their suggestions and time of each event. with the 2008 king and queen to be with a festive premise as well, “Live and ideas, as she is open to any Results will be announced crowned. Purple.” ideas and is willing to make them during halftime of the football The annual Homecoming “We look forward to this become a reality. game. First place participants Parade will give way to Saturday’s weekend all year long,” said “Even though Homecoming is a will be awarded the coveted activities, beginning at 10 a.m. Any Director of Alumni Relations, Rita special and memorable time for our Warrior Cup, as well as $350 to the reunion classes, special groups Gilbertson. “Not only to welcome alum, it’s just as important for our organization. Participating groups and student organizations are back our alumni and engage current students too.” Lovik-Blaser can include, but are not limited encouraged to place an entry for current students in the spirit of said. “Although everyone is busy, to student organizations, teams, the event; in the form of a float or Homecoming, but to embrace the I hope in the years to come, the residence halls or floors, theme simply walking as a group. Those opportunity for alumni and current current students here at Waldorf houses, majors and countless other interested should contact the students to get to know each other will take ownership of the special student organizations. Student Activities office. a little as well.” event. It’s a significant time for Tuesday, Sept. 30, the men’s The Communications Although it may appear to some students too, as the memories are soccer team will host Pillsbury Department will be hosting a students there will be a lack of what you take out of here when you College starting at 4 p.m. Both barbeque in front of Thorson at 11 activities throughout the course of leave.” the men and women will host a.m. The Waldorf Warriors’ Booster a logistical What is candidate review? challenge,” Professor Joy Sarah Sly each nominee, as well as audience Newcom said. Staff Writer participation, which helps to carry “There are so the show. many aspects Over the past several weeks, Hosting the ceremony this year in the planning many Waldorf students have had will be Professor David Damm and process that their noses to the grindstone, Jamie Copley, KIMT-TV 3 evening demand gaining hands-on experience anchor in Mason City. attention, and through preparations concerning From the early stages of the it’s important Waldorf’s Homecoming fixture; homecoming theme, down to the to impress that Candidate Review. very last poster, students both thought upon Candidate Review presents stressfully and anxiously await the students in PR Homecoming Candidates (see story on pages 8-9) students with the opportunity to moment when all the preparations Skills.” “The only way to gain a better better acquaint themselves with are put into action and the hard Newcom, who teaches PR understanding of the demands the homecoming court through work pays off. Skills, is in her fifth year leading of such an occupation is to live an “interactive” outlet with brief “This event is so big as her students through one of their through the stress of deadlines,” video bios depicting the lives of far as planning is concerned; it’s biggest skill challenges to date. Continued on page 5 News/ Feature 2 Biology lab receives new equipment

Molly Lumley “It is similar to using mice in a Staff Writer laboratory,” said Murphy. “It grows quickly and easily and is easy to do The biology lab has been upgraded genetics on.” to accommodate a broader range of Senior Emily Hedum, Biology science classes. The new equipment major, uses some of the equipment for this semester comes in a series of renovations which have been going on for years. “When we announced Dr. Paul Bartelt said the new equipment makes Waldorf a more we were building a new competitive school for scientific lab people flocked to disciplines. “When we announced we were apply.” building a new lab people flocked Dr. Paul Bartelt to apply,” Bartelt said. “We hit the jackpot with the new equipment in her research project. She is the Dr. Kimberly Murphy and Ross Lippincott discuss the centrifuge. and Dr. Kimberly Murphy.” only student taking Developmental medical challenges that will not get computer program that can do the The biggest additions are Biology this semester. After smaller.” same things as a living thing,” said the Laminar flow hood and the graduation, Hedum plans on The Biology department is in the junior Biology major Amy Geffre. refrigerated centrifuge. The flow attending medical school to become process of adding other equipment “It’s a computer program to calculate hood is designed to give students a pediatrician. for the next semester. A Geowall is how a living thing would work.” a sterile environment to work “I work with bacteria as a research going to be added in room 215. The The funding for the equipment with bacterial cultures. It uses project so this will help me have a equipment will arrive at the end of came from a Title III grant. These an ultraviolet light to eliminate more sterile environment,” Hedum September and the science faculty congressional grants are very contaminates when the glass hood said. “There ís a lot of air flow in this will spend the rest of the semester competitive. They are awarded is closed. The refrigerated centrifuge room so it helps to have someplace setting it up and becoming familiar to colleges with potential to is used to separate cells in a cold to put bacteria specimens so they with it. expand enrollment in a particular environment so DNA and RNA aren’t exposed to it. I’m excited to “Basically, a Geowall is a 3D department. The Biology samples are not damaged in the use it.” Imax type theater for Biology,” said department has a $150,000 grant process. Bartelt said that the new Murphy. “Just put on your glasses which is dispersed over a period of An aquarium has been added to equipment will be beneficial to and it feels like youíre walking five years. The department is in its study the development of the zebra the entire college and scientific through a landscape or the human third year. fish, as well as sea urchins, worms community in general, not just the body.” “There was equipment in there and slime molds. A small growth Biology students. The Geowall will allow students from the 1920s and 1960s. We now chamber will be used to study “The sciences are fundamental to study geospatial analysis, which have state-of-the-art equipment,” Wisconsin Fast Plants. According to our society. We are a very allows students to examine the said Waldorf College Title III to Murphy, the plants are used scientifically savvy society,” Bartelt different layers of a landscape as a Director Laura Friesenborg. “The for looking at plant growth and said. “We have environmental whole, and bioinformatics. US government identified Waldorf development. challenges that will not get smaller; “Bioinformatics is making a as a strong candidate for growth.” New Warrior mascot in the works Aubrey Draves to have a full cartoon costume, or students more involved. Lobbyist Staff Members Staff Writer to have a huge athletic helmet with The Warrior mascot could bring a new atmosphere to Waldorf Managing Editor... the Warrior logo. Sarah Sly HOO-RAH, Waldorf fans chant “Our mascot is the Warrior and College, and also the Forest City Design Editor... and support their college, beaming that will hopefully stay forever. Community. Christina Johnson purple and gold pride. We are the The Senate would like to develop a “My hopes for the mascot are to Faculty Advisor... Waldorf Warriors, but what does Warrior Mascot that will add spirit help bring college spirit to campus. David Damm that actually represent? With an to the campus.” Jason Ramaker I’m hoping to see the mascot used outdated mascot from the 1970’s, said. at a variety of events and activities. Staff Writers Waldorf has a new kind of idea for The present day mascot has a I don’t want to see it just used for Chelsea Baxter. our Warrior mascot, bringing the difficult identity to represent. athletic events. I want to see it Angela Boris Warrior to life. “We are trying to stay away being used for campus events and Tasha Cummings Waldorf College was founded in from the ‘true warrior,’ since he within the community of Forest Aubrey Draves 1903, and since then has developed is so real looking and it would be City.” Cummings said. Toni Erdahl into the Waldorf Warriors. hard to fill his shoes each year. It The mascot would not just bring Tara Fitzpatrick Throughout the years, the college would always have to be a muscular spirit; it would bring much more Brianna Gray has supported our athletic, arts guy.” Cummings said. than that. A.J. Groebner and academics with the Warrior What would the real life Warrior “The Warrior mascot would Caitlin Leitzen symbol. The Warrior logo is an mascot do for the college? enhance school spirit, help Molly Lumley athletic helmet with a purple W “The Warrior mascot would with public relations by getting Sarah Martin imprinted on the sides. attend games, athletic events, Waldorf’s name out, encourage Nicole Racciatti Senior Tasha Cummings, homecoming, parades, alumni fans spirits and have it represent Karla Renshaw Athletic Secretary Krisiti Osheim events and perhaps events such Waldorf.” Ramaker said. Brooke Sabin and the Dean of Student Life, Jason as orientation, community or The Warrior logo is a symbol that Christina Watkinson Ramaker, are the three individuals children’s events” Ramaker said. represents Warrior Pride. Waldorf Amanda Weiss in charge for working on bringing The mascot would add more has worn the Warrior symbol since Vola Ranaivoson the mascot to life. Some of the life, excitement, help enhance the the 1900’s, and now is the time to ideas that are developing would be school spirit and essentially get the bring that symbol to life. News/ Feature 3 Students graduating at semester share their plans Nicole Racciatti know your name, and they seem discovering a career path. More an attorney in the field of consumer Staff Writer to genuinely care about the than 90 percent of Waldorf College fraud. students,” said fifth-year senior graduates receive a job after Waldorf, as an academic Waldorf College has students Ross Reynolds, a future December graduating. institution, teaches many that graduate in December and graduate. “I also like how the “In five years I would like to students life lessons they will then in April or May. Sometimes campus is small, you can’t get lost see myself graduated from Palmer carry with them for the rest of the wonderful environment that going to class and it doesn’t take Chiropractic School where I plan to their lives. Most students find Waldorf offers makes it hard for very long to get to class.” get my Doctorate in Chiropractic Waldorf as their home-away- students to say goodbye. Alischa Kitzman has cheered at medicine, while living in When sitting down and talking Waldorf for four and a half years Davenport, Iowa.” Reynolds’ said. from-home and find comfort in to a few of the students who are and will also be graduating in Kitzman on the other hand, is a being here. about to graduate, it’s easy realize December. little unsure of where she could see “Waldorf has taught me how just how much Waldorf College has “I will miss the general herself in five years but she saw the to be a team player and also to influenced their lives. atmosphere of college, and being possibility of attending UNI to get never be a quitter. They have “I will miss a lot about Waldorf. able to see all my friends on a her BA in business since she will be taught me to be organized and How friendly the people and regular basis.” receiving a minor in business from to take what you want and professors here are. Its kind of The future is what college Waldorf. She then would like to get be aggressive when trying to nice going to class and the teachers prepares students for, as well as her Masters and possibly work as achieve it,” Reynolds said.

BloodBrianna Graydrive Collegecollects Nurse. There were 68 77 pintsvery pleased withfor the turnout. future use Staff Writer people that attempted to give This blood drive was their blood. The goal for the day was 54 second highest number of units Waldorf College, in conjunction pints and 68 pints were collected. given within the past five years. with The Blood Center of Iowa, Out of all the donors, 20 of them “This was a great group of young held their first blood drive of the were donating for their first time. adults, we love coming to Waldorf,” year Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. From the blood collected, 12 said The Blood Center of Iowa. “We had an incredible turnout,” people gave “double red.” The next blood drive on campus said Mary Mathiasen, Waldorf The Blood Center of Iowa was will be held on Friday April 3, 2009. Amanda Burrow gives blood. Gatsby’s Grill undergoes facelife Karla Renshaw taken place to the customer end made to Gatsby’s, along with and the current hours of operation Staff Writer of Gatsby’s, many changes have SWAT and Student Life scheduling are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday occurred behind the scenes as well. additonal activities in the facility, through Thursday. Hours change A new year brings new changes With the help of facilities services, will bring in more interest and with SWAT and Student Life to Gatsby’s Grill. Gatsby’s recently the kitchen has been reorganized enthusiasm to Gatsby’s Grill. scheduled activities. underwent a facelift that offered for to allow better flow, as well There have also been rumors the Hours of operation for other many improvements to the facility. as an order window to better hours of both Gatsby’s Grill and dining services on campus include: Better lighting and a dartboard, accommodate Gatsby’s customers. Java City are going to be extended; • Java City, Monday through compliments of Student Life, are Staff eventually hopes to also add however, no decision has been Thurday 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., some of the additions to Gatsbyís an expanded menu and offer more made at this time. Students should Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Grill. Three TV’s have also been efficient services to the customers. be on the lookout for surveys from Sunday 3 to 9:45 p.m. added with the support of Mark “The hope is to put a little life Student Senate dealing with the • Walbucks’ hours are Monday Newcom and the Communications back in Gatsby’s,” says Director of issue and student input is welcome. through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Department. Campus Dining, Brian Keely. Gatsby’s Grill is located in the Besides the changes that have Waldorf hopes the changes lower level of the Student Center

Waldorf phone-a-thon kicks off again Sarah Martin Tuesday or Wednesday. Each shift possibly enjoy attending. The throughout the entire school year, Staff Writer is three hours and each caller must students meet in the career center so eventually the callers will be work a minimum of three hours in the Phone-a-thon room where more experienced in calling alumni Each year, Waldorf puts on the each week and the participants were there are cubicles for each student and friends, as well as learning to be annual Phone-a-thon. The Phone- quite successful Monday evening. to sit and make their calls. more persuasive and eventually be a-thon comes in part to raise money What exactly is a Phone-a-thon? Last year’s Phone-a-thon goal was able to have a better record of how for the school so students can Students can do this for a work $75,000 and the callers exceeded many people they can get to donate receive a better education and also study or also just for some extra their goal and raised nearly $80,000. to the annual fund. keep tuition prices from rising. cash. The students call alumni, The callers and advisors hope to The ranges in what people donate This year, the Phone-a-thon is friends and parents of the college have a good outcome again this year. differ a lot; some people donate just run by Nancy Olson, as well as two and ask if they would like to donate The money the alumni and friends $10, while some donate hundreds student advisors senior Sam Foss to the annual fund. Many of the donate help a lot around campus, of dollars. Although many people and sophomore Autumn McMahan. people contacted are alumni of the whether it be keeping tuition say no to donating, it is important These girls help the Phone-a-thon college and are happy to donate to costs down, renovating buildings, to keep asking because they may to run smoothly and answer any keep their college running. receiving new technology or simply change their mind in later years. questions the callers may have. The callers also tell the alumni new additions for the school so the The callers still have fun while they This year’s Phone-a-thon kicked and friends what is going on around students have more things to do or are doing the Phone-a-thon and off Monday, Sept. 15. The callers campus and anything coming up attend. meet new people in the process. The chose which night to work: Monday, that some of the alumni would The Phone-a-thon continues atmosphere is very laid back. News/Feature 4 Student Senate Funding: Compromise or Controversy Angela Boris to be considered for funding from the college, and other organizations Senate Advisor, Andrew Saeger. Staff Writer senate. Over the past few years, Senate that may need money are getting Even though Senate is taking more Student Senate is the governing has overlooked this process. However, blind sighted. I feel groups that are of a focus on student-run groups, they body that allows students to voice this year Senate is implementing this not associated directly with Waldorf encourage anyone who is in need of their opinions, have a say in what rule, in order to keep focus on the will not be given a fair chance,” said funding to come to them. happens at Waldorf and offer a support student body. a student, who wishes to remain According to McClellan: “Any system in various ways to clubs and “The reason we ask for clubs- anonymous. department is more than welcome to organizations on campus. organizations to have a constitution Junior Pat Halsey, a senator on the come ask for funds - we will not road The members of Student Senate is because not only does it say that in budget committee, also feels that the block anyone. It is not like we won’t follow a constitution, which contains our student policy book, but also it is changes are not necessarily for the give anyone money, we will just keep the rules of governing the school, and great to know as student senate what better. in mind however, a lot of departments is a long standing tradition for the the clubs/organizations objectives “Having a constitution can be a here have their own budget and senate senators and officers to follow. and goals are.” Vice President of the hard thing, because not every group has ours. Student Senate is here to This year, members of the senate Student Body, Danielle McClellan can properly create a constitution, help out student run organizations feel that it is time for some changes in said. “It is great to know what each and therefore cannot be properly and clubs.” the constitution, as well as in the way club’s missions are and what they want recognized by Senate. This is one of Saeger backs this up, saying that the the group operates. These changes to see happen different at Waldorf those loopholes in the Constitution, process for selecting budget requests will occur in many ways, such as; which is why they start that club in the and we, senate, should focus on has not changed significantly over dividing up senators into committees first place.” things that are more important to the the past years. He stressed that every to focusing on specific causes, McClellan, who is in charge of the school.” group that comes to Senate requesting balancing the budget requests and clubs and organizations, feels these Senate however, feels that this is not funds will be considered. Each group, placing students in leadership roles on changes will help keep the budget of the case. They encourage everyone to whether a part of Waldorf or not, will campus. Most of these changes, along senate more balanced and fair, and come forward and be considered. be given a fair chance in the matter. with the revised constitution, should says if a group decides to form, they “If you are an organization outside The problems arise when there is only be completed by the beginning of next need to e-mail a constitution and a of the student body, you are welcome a certain amount of money, and more semester. list of members to her as soon as they to request and fill out an Allocation was asked for. Then causes Senate to “We are directing our attention can. Request form and follow all directions, look at who is benefiting from the forward, in the midst of creating Any group, whether a Waldorf as the other groups will do. But now funding, and to choose what they feel a more solidifying constitution to organization or not, is welcome to fill we are here for the student body and is best. better the student populous and the out the appropriate paper work to be their organizations first and foremost,” “Senate does not want groups to institution itself,” said Eric Villhauer, considered for the budget meeting. said Villhauer. become dependent on us and just Student Body President. Each group is required to attend a As for the constitutions, Senate and expect money,” said Saeger. One method of moving forward President’s Roundtable meeting as Student Activities would just like to If any student has a question comes in the policy senate has created well before being considered. know some information about each or concern, a copy of the Senate for all clubs and organizations on This new system has raised many group, and what it does. Constitution is available for everyone campus. Student Senate offers the concerns for people within the student “Every group should have a to look at in the library, and students opportunity for groups on campus to body. Some feel the change will have governing document saying who are encouraged to attend Senate receive funding for their causes. negative effects on groups needing you are and what you do- we are not meetings and bring these items things It states on page 15 of the Student funding. looking for a 35-page model of the U.S. up. Handbook all clubs and organizations “I feel that this allows Senate to Constitution, because a lot of groups on campus must have a constitution pick and choose groups benefiting are not that structured.” said Student

FreshmanTasha Cummngs SeminarOrientation Weekend makesAug. 28-30 as last anyear was impacteach class has to do a withThe main servicequestion everyone is Staff Writer part of their Freshmen Seminar class. service project with their O-leaders probably wondering is how the What’s nice about this year’s WOW from WOW weekend. Each class is freshmen really feel about doing the This year, something new was weekend is the group each individual required to do some sort of service service projects for class. added to the curriculum of the freshman was placed in, would be project, ranging from helping out “The weekend went well and Freshmen Seminar class; all the the group they would spend the with the blood drive to assisting a Student Life gave a survey to this incoming freshmen were required duration of the eight week course Relay for Life team or just helping year’s freshmen about WOW to attend Warrior Orientation with. A bonus to attending WOW the Grow Forest City group. weekend and had a lot of positive Weekend, other wise known as weekend is the freshmen received Since Waldorf is known for its feedback,” Nicole Lovik-Blaser said. WOW weekend. WOW weekend class points for attending each event service efforts and since service is All and all, WOW weekend is part of the First-Year Experience that was required throughout the such a big deal here, the organizers had a huge success with this year’s Program. weekend. of the First-Year Experience Program freshmen. If anyone is interested in This year’s incoming freshmen Another thing added to the decided to add a service project to helping out with the service projects were required to attend Warrior Freshman Seminar curriculum the First-Year Seminar. for Freshman Seminar, students should contact Nicole Lovik-Blaser. “Tag Team” production now under way

Christina Watkinson it’s a love story, but no ordinary one. to teach at Waldorf, it was suggested essence of the relationship between Staff Writer It’s the love of life and going out to write an original script and this the older and younger wrestler and for one’s dreams. “Tag Team” is a particular script is the second one “Tag Team” sounded right. Plus it Waldorf students are hearing a about a young wrestler named Bert, performed here and written by a just rolls of the tongue.” buzz around campus of the newest whose cousin dies and in turn goes member of the staff. This is one play where AuFrance play to hit the stage. “Tag Team” and fulfills his dream of becoming “I don’t write fast, but it’s a way and Jeremy Fiebig are acting on stage will open Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 a professional wrestler. Along his I can honor the real-life characters with their students. in Smith Theater. On Oct. fourthís way, he meets up with an elder in that I had the chance to meet and “Not many students expect to showing, a dedication for the the wrestling field named Jack. share their stories through the play,” interact with their teachers like we upgrades done to Smith Theater will Jack helps Bert in an unforgettable said AuFrance. are right now. It’s a great experience take place during Homecoming at journey together of change and ideas There is no other name for a play to have this opportunity. It helps 5:15 p.m. This play is the second of growing up. than that of “Tag Team” AuFrance keep us on our toes and it seems like original play written by Bob The always humorous AuFrance explained. the majority level goes up.” AuFrance AuFrance. had this play in his mind for many “I went through about 200 names. said. “Tag Team” isn’t any original play, years until now. When he first came I wanted something that had the News/FeaTUre 5

CandidateContinued from page 1 Reviewan amazing job pulling takes the designs coordinated effort together,” Olson said. “Considering said Newcom. “Organizational this is many of the students’ first detail is key.” time using InDesign or Photoshop, But PR hasn’t entirely had to I am again impressed by their bear the weight of the upcoming ability to learn the program and event on their shoulders, as produce high-quality print pieces.” students in Electronic Field Not only are the professors Production and Publication Design beginning to feel the stress creep classes have also lent a hand in the up, but so too are a handful of coordination of the occasion. students, some of which who “Between the three classes, have been chosen to represent the we have all shared in the stress student body as king and queen of planning and organization,” hopefuls. A few of those few said Professor Mark Newcom, candidates also share the duty of who teaches Electronic Field planning the event as well. Production. He looks to the “What was different for me upcoming event as only a stepping- this year was being in front of the stone to what his students will camera for the video interviews tackle later in the semester. instead of behind,” said senior and 2008 Homecoming Candidates pose at the Lund Pond. “The goal of this class is to queen candidate Melissa Oswald have the ability to take an idea, of Frost, Minn. “It was kind of have people direct me and tell me students behind the scenes, as well and accomplish the objective by fun watching this year’s EFP class what to do, when I’m used to things as a walk down memory lane for creating a video that is an accurate working together. I remember being the other way around.” the returning Waldorf alum. representation of the candidate,” being in their position last year, but Oswald and Pleggenkuhle are Candidate Review will take said Newcom. “This is only the it will be fun being on stage this two of eight candidates who will vie place, Friday, Oct. 3, beginning first phase of this class, as they will year instead.” for the title of homecoming king at 6 p.m. in the Atrium. Both later adopt a client and put into But sometimes removing and queen. The court also includes: the Waldorf and Forest City practice what they gained out of yourself from behind the camera Tasha Cummings, Rochester, communities are encouraged to this experience.” can prove to be a difficult and even Minn; Sara Rivas, Palmdale, Calif; attend the event. Publication Design, taught by unusual challenge. Laura Verbrugge, Britt, Iowa; Ryan “Everything that goes into this Professor Tiffany Olson, has spent “I was in EFP last year, and I Martin, Decorah, Iowa; Casey event is something to be proud of,” numerous hours with her students got to witness how everything Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; and Eric said Newcom said when reflecting attempting to design a visual came together on that end of Villhauer, Wellman, Iowa. on her student’s involvement. depiction to tie in with the 2008 the spectrum,” senior and king Although Candidate Review “Not only because of the sense theme. candidate Sam Pleggenkuhle of presents the student body with an of accomplishment with meeting “This is the second year that Pub Stanley, Iowa, said. “Now I’m not informative look into the lives of deadlines, but for those who come Design has been responsible for the only directly involved, I’m also the king and queen hopefuls, it also back and see the tradition is still Candidate Review posters and each involved with the planning aspect establishes a platform for numerous being carried on.” of these two years, the students did as well, and I’m finding it weird to learning opportunities concerning Waldorf intramurals prove to be a balancing act

Caitlin Leitzen However here, the intramural idea intramurals. Contact Ramaker or an interest are all reasons to try Staff Writer has a looser definition. Momo for details. intramurals, according to Ramaker. “Each year we try to do Another delicate situation in “Intramurals are really fun, Volleyball. Canoeing. Tennis. something different. We’re always intramural politics is balancing healthy and competitive. And of Dodge ball. Tightrope walking? trying to look at things creatively. the skilled varsity players with the course you get bragging rights,” Intramurals, a popular part of We are open to anything,” said less-competitive crowd. Ramaker said Kenyon. campus life, prove to be a unique Dean of Students and temporary explained how each sport will Kicking off the season was the challenge as coordinators work coordinator of intramurals, Jason have policies on how many Warrior Open Tennis Tournament to provide a variety of activities Ramaker. Momo Wolapaye, varsity players will be allowed, or on Saturday, Sept. 13. Despite the suitable for everyone. director of Residence Life, is the a separate competitive league as inclement weather, Paul Harasim Intramurals are non-conference, new director of intramurals. opposed to a recreational league and Amy Onstot took top honors. less-competitive, recreational For example, “mush-ball,” a will be established if necessary. Intramurals get into full swing activities or sports open to the game similar to softball but played Senior Lori Kenyon, last year’s in October and continue until entire student body. Traditionally with a larger ball and no gloves, has student organizer, detailed another December. Volleyball, bowling, basketball, volleyball, bowling and been discussed as well as a student unique problem for intramurals. basketball and dodge ball will be dodge ball have been the most proposal for an indoor three-on- “I had a hard time fitting in all of offered, among others. The next popular. However, options such as three soccer game. the teams that were interested!” season starts up in January and geo-caching, using GPS devices on Ramaker explained how a These activities prove to be very goes until March. Sport options a scavenger hunt, canoeing, ping- student recently approached him popular, bringing in an impressive will depend on gym availability pong and pool tournaments, along about the soccer idea, detailing the percentage of the students. Over and interest. All activities are free with other creative options, are also equipment already available for the the past few years, intramurals have and will be held at the Fieldhouse in development for this year. game and offering to help organize. seen an increase in attendance and or YMCA unless otherwise Creativity may be the This is an important aspect of last year a surge occurred in some noted. Schedules and email catchphrase for intramurals at intramurals. of the sports, including bowling, announcements will arrive in the Waldorf. Resourceful approaches “We do what people want to volleyball and dodge ball. coming weeks as well as bulletins are taken to provide a variety do,” emphasized Ramaker, who The popularity of these and sign-ups at the Campus of activities, both in sports and encourages anyone to get in touch events proves the importance of Information Center. recreation. Typically intramurals with him or Momo with any ideas. intramurals to the campus. Meeting are thought of as the regular varsity A work-study opportunity is also new people, getting exercise, trying sports, but open to everyone. available as a student director for new sports and keeping up with Feature 6 Inside Scoop on 2008 Homecoming Candidates

Sara Rivas Ryan Martin Laura Verbrugge Casey Simmons Hometown: Palmdale, Calif. Hometown: Decorah, Iowa Hometown: Britt, Iowa Hometown: Clarion, Iowa Major: Communications Major: Communications Major: Communications and Major: Elementary Education Business minor Why did you choose Waldorf: Why did you choose Waldorf: I Why did you choose Waldorf: The Soccer came to Waldorf to play soccer. Why did you choose Waldorf: I small classes. I transferred from Iowa Central Community College. felt at home with the first step I I looked at big schools, but I’ve Biggest Adjustment to College: Biggest Adjustment to College: took onto campus Living at my own place and having lived in a small town all of my life Small town, small school, being so so I knew it would be great. far from home and having no ìIn to pay ridiculous bills Biggest Adjustment to College: Ní Out Burger.î Living in a dorm with a whole Biggest Adjustment to College: What class have you enjoyed the bunch of people who are When I first started college at Iowa What class have you enjoyed the most: Any class thatís not with sometimes really loud when I Central, I remember breaking most: Any Dave Damm classes for Mark Newcom. Sorry Mark! would try to sleep. down in tears because I would sure- he is so funny and he makes be away from my family. When I the most uninteresting things Why: Anybody who has had a class What class have you enjoyed the moved to Waldorf two years later I interesting. with him knows why. most: Publication Design, Web did not cry, it felt like home. Design and Yearbook Why: See above Favorite Waldorf activity: Soccer What class have you enjoyed for sure. Why: I love to design and got to do the most: Human Relations with Favorite Waldorf activity: Soccer my own thing Professor Laswell. and the cafeteria food—not. Favorite Waldorf Memory: Meeting Sara Rivas. Why: It changed my life. I have Favorite Waldorf activity: Choir been narrow minded about Favorite Waldorf Memory: and Yearbook Color: Green different cultures in the past, but Meeting Ryan Martin..hahahaha. that class really opened my eyes Favorite Waldorf Memory: Choir Professional Sports Team: and the professor was one of the Color: Green tour bus trips Manchester United FC (Reddevils) best I’ve ever had. Professional Sports Team: Los Color: Yellow Favorite Waldorf activity: Any Angeles Lakers baby!!!!! Music: Anything that I can put my clogs on to. play that I’ve ever been in at Music: Christian Rock, Country, Waldorf: “Pillowman,” “Twelfth Music: Absolutely anything I can Hip-hop Music Group/Singer:: Led Night,” “True West” and soon to be nod my head and tap my foot to. “Julius Ceasar.” Zeppelin. Music Group/Singer:Taylor Swift Music Group/Singer: My favorite Favorite Waldorf Memory: Hands music group is ìThe Roots.î I look Favorite Part about Homecoming: Favorite Part about Homecoming: down being involved in “True up to their style a lot. Our away soccer games. After all Planning for the parade and dance/ West,” getting to take off my shirt, it is homecoming and it does make designing posters for events drink a few beers, non-alcoholic of Favorite part about Homecoming: sense to have an away game on course, and being able to beat the Definitely getting dolled up for homecoming. Movie: The Princess Bride crap out of a laptop with a golf club. once and showing school spirit for the dance. Movie: Green Street Hooligans. Food: Anything Italian Color: Orange Food: My momís mashed potatoes, Extracurricular you are involved Professional Sports Team: Dallas Movie: Grandmas Boy and Green Cowboys Street Hooligans meatballs and gravy. in: SWAT, yearbook, choir, wind symphony, Exit to Hope, FCA, and Music Group/Singer: “Coldplay” Food: Pizza and hot wings Extracurriculars you are involved Residence Life. in: Just soccer, I’m boring. Favorite Part about Homecoming: Extracurricular you are Favorite Cafeteria meal: Taco Being able to be with people I know involved in: Soccer or Favorite Cafeteria meal: Fish fry. Tuesday!! and love. communications,Waldorf shows: Favorite board game: Candyland The Sick Mix on Wal-tv and The Favorite board game? Life Movie: “Sweeney Todd” Sick Mix at Six on KZOW Food: Anything with cheese Favorite Cafeteria meal: The pizza Extracurriculars you are involved and the omelets are to die for. in: Theatre, I was in the Waldorf Choir for two years. Favorite board game: Lotteria. Favorite Cafeteria meal: Tacos

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Sam Pleggenkuhle Melissa Oswald Eric Villhauer Tasha Cummings Hometown: Sumner, Iowa Hometown: I live in a small town Hometown: Wellman, Charles City, Hometown: Rochester, Minn. with a cool name…Frost, Minn. Frost Iowa City and Coralville, Iowa cannot decide what it’s population Major: History/ Pre-Law Minor: Major: Communications Major: History/Political Science is. One population sign says 300 and Humanities Why did you choose Waldorf: another says about 235. Why did you choose Waldorf: I came Why did you choose Waldorf: I Graduated High School…decided here on a Theatre Scholarship and chose Waldorf because of the size college would be good…couldn’t Major: Electronic Communications. realized after three years that that was of the classes and for the History convince parents to let me go to not what I wanted to do with the rest Department. When I came for a film school in Arizona…came Why did you choose Waldorf: of my life, I found out that Waldorf campus visit, I really liked how here… I chose Waldorf because I really had more to offer than just Theatre, everyone was so friendly here and enjoyed the small town feel, and it was though it is a great program, I decided to pursue a different interest. meeting Biggs and Plowman really Biggest Adjustment to College: somewhere I didn’t have to be lost in was the deciding factor for me Came here without knowing the crowd. The professors really care because they were so interested in my about you succeeding and are willing Biggest Adjustment to college: Actu- anyone on a whim. It was scary and ally having to do all the reading and success here. new, but seems to be working out to help you reach your goals. I was homework, living with a bunch of fairly well. also drawn to Waldorf because of the random people. Biggest Adjustment to College: Communications department and The biggest adjustment for me was What class have you enjoyed the how it allows students to get hands-on What class have you enjoyed the coming from the large town of most: TV1/Web Design…two experience. most: Contemporary World with Dr. Rochester to the small town of Forest things I am very interested in and Plowman City. enjoy working with… Biggest Adjustment to College: It was hard for me to get used to not having Why: It covers current events in the What class have you enjoyed the Favorite Waldorf activity: Aside my family around because we are such world and I love his teaching style, He most: The class that I enjoyed the a close family. My first year at Waldorf told me once that teaching ‘was like a most here was History Seminar class. from Comm., which dominates my house, you get in there and you find all everything, I am in jazz band cause I was on the phone mostly every night these rooms and you just explore.’ I’ve Why: I really liked History Seminar I enjoy music. talking to my parents because it was always loved learning and I love that. hard to get used to not seeing them because 1. it was with Dr. Anslover 2. Favorite Waldorf Memory: Too everyday. Favorite Waldorf activity: Choir, I’ve it was a small class with a few other many random fun happenings to been doing it for about three years and history majors and we just talked pick just one out.. What class have you enjoyed the every day I love it more and more. about the Great Depression and the most: both World Wars the entire semester. Color? Green, black, red Broadcast Journalism is the class I Favorite Waldorf Memory: My fresh- enjoyed the most because that is the man year I was Rick Steadman in the Favorite Waldorf activity: My Music: Punk rock and ska… class I discovered what my career goal play “The Nerd.” It was my first lead favorite Waldorf activity would be is. I loved reporting and being able role in college and I just had so much going to any sporting event with my darn fun with it. Favorite Band or Group: Less to have experience with all areas of friends and cheering on the Warriors to a victory. Than Jake, MUSE, Green Day and broadcast. Also, the other students in Color: Blue… or Green … blue. my class made the class a lot of fun. Led Zeppelin, but I could go on Favorite Waldorf Memory: My and on…I have 3-400 CD’s, Vinyl, Music: “Top 40 Music” is over rated Favorite Waldorf activity: Ultimate favorite Waldorf memory would be 8-tracks and cassettes, and then and rap is not music, is a cultural my sophomore year when my friends downloaded music as well… Frisbee. movement heading the wrong way. I love “Indie” music and groups that and I decided to go mattress sliding Favorite Waldorf Memory? When people haven’t even heard of yet. There down the back stairwell in Ormseth Favorite Part about during loud hours of finals week. We Homecoming: The video my roommate and I were snowed should be a combination of social in during mid-term break. Hardly commentary and entertainment to were all really stressed with finals and production aspect of it, hahaha, I this was a good way to forget about am a comm. geek sorry. anyone was left in our building, but we please my ears, or just really good had fun making snowmen and having guitar. everything for an hour and just have fun. Movie: Little Miss Sunshine 2. a huge snow ball fight with others that Music Group/Singer: U2, Damien Juno, Moulin Rouge 4. American were stuck at school. Rice, Ben Folds, Motion City Sound- Color: Fire engine red. Beauty 5. Star Wars. track, Bon Iver, Cloud Cult, Cobra Color: Blue Starship, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Professional Sports Team: Vikings Food: Anything lacking vegetables Mozart, Vivaldi… because I am deathly allergic to Professional Sports Team: Vikings Music: Anything that has a good beat them. Favorite Part about Homecoming: and is fun to sing and dance around Music: Everything except screamo. Alumni Choir sing-a-long, they all too. Extracurricular you are involved come back and share stories of past Music Group/Singer: Garth Brooks experiences and it’s great to see where Music Group/Singer: The Veronicas in: Jazz band, and my band Axis we came from. of Action outside of school. We are will always be my favorite singer, I Favorite Part about Homecoming: the greatest band in the world. even wanted to marry him when I was Movie: Office space, Accepted, Thir- little. I also like Linkin Park and Rascal Tailgating with friends and going to teen Days, The Sum of All Fears, Char- the football game. Favorite Cafeteria meal: I don’t Flatts. lie Wilson’s War, Braveheart, Mall Rats, eat in the cafeteria much, but I rock Clerks, Chasing Amy…etc Favorite Part about Homecoming: I Movie: Sixteen Candles. I love the the sandwhich/chip/soda combo character Long Duck Dong!!! from Java City like everyday. love the homecoming parade. Usually Food: French Toast and Lasagna. You I am with the KZOW/WAL-TV Float should see me when they serve both Food: pickles and that is usually what makes the on the same day. Whoa! parade so much fun. Extracurriculars you are involved Extracurriculars you are involved in: Waldorf Women’s Rugby captain, Movie: There are so many movies that in: Choir, Student Senate, Committee on Vocation and Service and Campus President of Amnesty International, I absolutely love I would have to say Democrats History Club, Manager of Men’s Three Musketeers and Princess Bride. Soccer Team, Lobbyist, Yearbook Favorite Cafeteria Meal: French and designing a new mascot for the Food: My mom’s lasgna. Toast, Lasagna, Gyros and Chicken college. Patties Extracurricular you are involved in: Favorite Cafeteria meal: Tater tot hot Wal-Tv News, Band and Theatre. Favorite board game: Cranium, dish… yes I said it, HOT DISH!!! Apples to Apples Entertainment 8 The Mummy: The Tomb

ofToni Erdahlthe Dragon Emperorremind audiences of those found in Staff Writer any of the ìIndiana Jonesî thrillers. The most exciting moments This third installment of “The occur when the film returns back Mummy” series is fine if you are to what allured audiences in the looking for a movie that is visually first place: the witty dialogue and stimulating and passes the time. interesting characters. Scenes are While not spectacular, the filmís dotted with the likes of helpful action scenes are intelligently “yetis,” an army of skeletons, and choreographed and can hold a an immortal witch and her clever viewerís interest through to the end daughter, trying to stop the evil credits. emperor from gaining power once It takes place thirteen years after more. Love blossoms between Alex the last chapter in the series, “The and the witchís daughter, who Mummy Returns,” to find Evelyn relinquishes her immortality in and Rick O’Connell retired and order to defeat Han. quite bored with their low-key An exciting final battle brings lives. Brendan Fraser, reincarnates victory, of course, with the the role of Rick and is one of only opposing army bursting into flames two returning cast members. after Han is stabbed through the Rachel Weisz, replaced by Maria heart by Fraser. But, as always, Bello for the role of Evelyn, was there are mummies to tend to. The notably absent. last scene hints, perhaps, at a fourth The adventure begins when movie in Peru this time. the couple accepts the job of While not as good as the transporting the “Eye of Shangri- previous two movies, the ìTomb La” back to its homeland of of the Dragon Emperorî delivers Shanghai. They do this only to find what audiences expect, for the most their now-grown son, Alex, has part. It treads the fine line of dull dug up a mummy of his own; the predictability, but if you are looking tyrannous Emperor Han, who now for a movie about a mummy, a seeks immortality. previous two. However, the scenes cause the entire movie to seem tomb, a dragon and an emperor, Moving the action from Egypt to seemed underdeveloped and lacked vague and fairly predictable as it this movie is certainly for you. China was a nice change of scenery, detail at times. Too many ideas continues on. There are gunfights, setting this movie apart from the packed into 113 minutes of film knife fights and booby-traps that

­Aiming for Aurora: I Guess I Fell Asleep While Falling Brooke Sabin dark as anything the band has Staff Writer done. But still, by the end of this haunting record, Chewning has Aiming For Aurora is a five-man gained a deep understanding of band hailing from the Twin Cities. loveless ness and the way people They have been gaining recognition live in its quiet wreckage. this past year for their high-energy ìRed Reflection,î one of their live shows and innovative sound. newest songs, is a mellow version This genre of music is geared of Aurora. This song is about towards the younger generation; wasting all you’ve ever known, more specifically, slightly religious, giving up and ending your life. punk rockers and “emo,” emotional To compare Aiming for Auroras people. lyrics to anyone elseís would be an Aurora’s front man Kelsey injustice; these lyrics are deep and Chewning is the poet of a honest. They tell the truth and they particular purgatory; the holding aren’t afraid to hide anything. songs are about romance and today. Their tracks are original if cell in your head that’s filled with Over all, Aiming For Aurora wrongdoing. This genre of music is nothing else, with wild guitar riffs, failed relationships and wrong has done a wonderful job as of one of the most popular, although screaming and amazing lyrics. roads traveled. This album is as now with this five track EP. Their unnerving genres of music What else can you ask for? Entertainment 9

CollegeAmanda Weiss moviehumiliations in returncaptivates for granting While forced to collegeput up with the still manage crowd to meet sorority girls Staff Writer them access to the ìreal “college-life humiliating and disgusting antics who mistake them for college scene.” of the fraternity brothers, the boys freshman. At the thought of the “College” is hilarious, fun and boys getting their women, the outrageous. The movie was released fraternity increases the pre-trash nationwide in theaters Aug. 29 and humiliation, blackmailing the boys was directed by Deb Hagan. The by threatening to expose their film stars Drake Bell, Kevin Covajs, underage status. Andrew Caldwell and Haley The boys have no choice but Bennett. to fight back. The three friends The film centers on three high retaliate with a major scheme to school seniors who have the wildest avenge their tormentors and win weekend of their lives when they back the hearts of the sorority girls. visit a nearby college as prospective Drake Bell is thought to be one freshmen. of Hollywoodís most promising Instead of following the young talents. Bell might also guideline rules for their tour, they be recognizable from the hit decide to do things their own way. Nickelodeon series “Drake and Anticipating the best weekend of Josh,” as well as a previous their lives once there, the rowdiest “American Idol” contestant. fraternity on campus decides Overall, this is a great movie for to recruit the boys as “pledges,” college students to go and see. subjecting them to endless College is at theatre near you!

TwilightJess Hess series:herself literary mysteriously drawn hit; to a soonabout vampires to and delvebe deeper box office hit? Contributing Writer devastatingly handsome boy named into the love of Bella and Edward. Edward Cullen who happens to be The books twist and turn around Author Stephanie Meyer has a vampire. surprise endings, dead ends and struck literary gold with her hit Throughout the course of the confusing character relationships. series “Twilight.” “Twilight,” “New novel, Edward tries to stay away Summit Entertainment Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking from Bella while Bella, at the same snatched the rights to transform Dawn” make up the four-novel time, is trying to get nearer to him. the “Twilight” series into a movie. series. With a movie due to hit As the novel progresses, it becomes Directed by Catherine Hardwicke theatres Nov. 21 and a companion apparent that neither can stay and starring Kristin Stewart and novel soon to be finished, Meyer away and soon their love begins to Robert Pattinson, it will be released has left readers satisfied and blossom. But all good things must on Nov. 21. With Twilight having wanting more at the same time. come to an end, as “Twilight” is won the New York Times ‘Editor”s In the first book, “Twilight,” no exception. Bella becomes the Choice Award’ and “Best Seller;” Bella Swan, the narrator for a target of another vampire and now Publisher’s Weekly ‘Best Book of large portion of the series, finds she has to run, or rather fly, cross the Year;” a Teen People ‘Hot Pick;’ herself transplanted from sunny country to save her life and the an American Library Association Phoenix, Ariz to Fork in northern lives of her loved ones. ‘Top Ten Best Book for Young translated into 20 languages, critics Washington. As Bella tries to The last three books explore Adults’ and “Top Ten Book for are predicting a major box office fit in at a new school, she finds the world you thought you knew Reluctant Readers;” having been hit. Guitar Hero World Tour is next Christina Johnson “World Staff Writer Tour” will be available in a Guitar Hero has officially swept bundle that will the nation; from the guitar hero include a guitar, trilogy, to rock of the 80s and most microphone, recently Aerosmith. Interestingly drum kit and enough, we haven’t seen anything the game itself. yet. The bundle will Be prepared to be mind blown be available for yet again on Oct. 26, 2008. “Guitar $189.99 and Hero World Tour” will be released the just the and back and better than ever. game can be For all of those “Rock Band” purchased for $49.99. pre-order it now, this game will players, be prepared to be amazed. “Guitar Hero World Tour” be swept off shelves instantly “Guitar Hero World Tour” will The set list will be better than will be released for Nintendo after release, or put it on your have everything “Rock Band” has ever as well. Featuring awesome Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation Christmas wish list. plus two symbols to add to the bands like Blink 182, Linkin Park 3 gaming systems. If you want already rocking drum set. and Foo-Fighters. “Guitar Hero IV” you better Sports 10 Waldorf earns first victory of the year, then falls to St. Ambrose Sarah Sly to turn around and punt, which The unusually warm weather Staff Writer resulted in a fumble for Dordt and wore out the men quickly, in in turn was again recovered by the addition to the large roster St. Unfavorable weather conditions Warriors. Erskinte Henderson ran Ambrose sported. However, the gave way to a Warrior victory for 37 yards and into the end zone, Warriors did prove to be successful against Dordt College, Saturday, giving Waldorf the advantage of moving the ball on the field, but Sept. 13. The Warriors defeated 17-13. just couldn’t get past the Bees in the Dordt 17-13, earning their first Junior Nate Lidtke stepped in on red-zone. touchdown and victory of the a Dordt pass, intercepting the ball Junior Alex Grunhovd made season at Bolstorff Field. and ensured the Warrior Victory. a return from a shoulder injury, The Warriors met their first lead Senior Bryan Bjorklund led the making four receptions and of the season after a 33-yard field team in tackles, bringing in 12 recovering a short field-goal kick. goal by freshman Matt Wheatley. tackles for the day, as well as senior Freshman Matt Wheatley benefited Caleb Lidtke, following suit with 11 from Grunhovd’s recovery, earning Dordt later added a score to the Redshirt sophomore John Lawson- board in the third quarter by and Nate Lidtke with eight. the Warriors their first, and only The Warriors would next travel points of the day, by way of a 27- scored a touchdown after scoop- way of a field goal, giving them ing up a Dordt fumble. the lead. Fortunately for the to Davenport Sept. 20, where they yard field goal. Warriors, sophomore John Lawson, would face St. Ambrose. “I thought we played well with recovered the fumble, and returned Unseasonable temperatures led St. Ambrose, considering they are to Lawrence, Kansas, to take on it for season’s first touchdown. to an unsettling outcome for the a high caliber team,” said Assistant Haskell Indian Nations Sept. Dordt rebounded, answering Warriors Sept. 20. The Warriors Coach Pat Halsey. “Unfortunately 27, and then return to Bolstorff with a 63-yard drive and once went up against the ranked St. the score didn’t reflect how hard we Field to host Peru State College again, took back the scoreboard. Ambrose Fighting Bees, ending on worked together out on the field.” Homecoming weekend, Oct. 4 at 1 The Warriors were then forced a disappointing note of 42-3. The Warriors will next travel p.m.

Women’sA.J. Groebner thirdsoccer goal of the game. followsthe girls worked well plantogether as a for win Crusader’s goalkeeper, Katie Staff Writer Sophomore goal keeper, Kelly team.” Schmidt had 5 saves. Detrich and junior, Sara Rivas Also, according to Santos, the “Other coaches are starting The men and women soccer scored the final two goals of the Warrior’s defense played well to see the potential Waldorf’s teams headed to Buena Vista game. considering the conditions of the women’s soccer team has. Other University in Storm Lake, Iowa on “They followed the plan and won field and the weather. teams see us as a powerhouse in the Sept 10. The women’s team came the game 5-2,” Santos said. The first conference game conference in the next year or two,” together, relaxed and won 5-2 On Sept. 14 the women’s soccer against Clarke College at home on Santos said. according to Head Coach Fabio team took on Cornell College on Sept. 20 resulted in a disappointing Santos plans to keep the women Dos Santos. their home field. 6-1 loss. working hard in practice and Five minutes into the game The only goal of the game came The Warriors had only five shots prepared for their next match. freshman Tiffany McNelly scored in the second quarter. on goal. Senior, Jessica Cable had Coach Santos would also like to see her fifth goal in five games for the Sophomore goalkeeper, Kelly three of the five shots and scored more one touch passes to keep the Warriors. Buena Vista came back Detrich, thinking there was a goal the only goal for the Warriors. other team alert at all times. and scored two more goals before kick, placed the ball on the ground Clarke College answered the “This will all come with practice halftime to make the score 1-2. and Cornell’s Leanne Carberry Warrior’s goal with five in the first and the girls need to work hard in “At halftime I laid out how we kicked the ball in for the only goal half and one in the second. practice,” Santos said. were going to win,” Santos said. of the game. The Crusaders had seventeen The next women’s home soccer After the half, freshman, Shelly “One mistake can cost the game,” shots on goal throughout the game. game will be against Grand View Birtell tied the game, followed by Santos said. “We outplayed them Sophomore goalkeeper Kelly College Oct.1 beginning at 1 p.m. junior, Jayme Anderson scoring the by far. The intensity was there and Detrich had twelve saves. The Men’s golf team takes eighth at Wesleyan Classic Improvements on day two of the leading the way with 78s. Tyler John- Wesleyan College Classic in Bur- ston, a senior from Norwalk, had an lington moved the Waldorf men’s 81, Simpson an 84 and Matt Smith, a golf team from 11th to 8th place junior from Forest City, an 86. among the 13 teams competing. Scores generally improved Tues- Senior Bryan Simpson of Ontario, day behind outstanding play from Canada, fired a one-under-par 71 Simpson and Ayers. Nymeyer add- Tuesday to lead the Warriors while ed a 77, Smith an 89 and Johnston Bobby Ayers, a senior from Grundy a 93. Center, added a 74. That put the Warrior two-day to- The Warriors struggled Monday tal at 632, just five shots out of fifth with Ayers and Brett Nymeyer, s place. Indian Hills C.C. won the sophomore from Ontario, Canada, tournament with a 577. Matt Smith watches his ball land on the green during Tuesday’s round. Sports 11 Men’s soccer looks to carry over intensity to next game A.J. Groebner Freshman goalie, Jacob 1-1 tie. “I would also like to see the men Staff Writer Mandziara had 32 shots attempted In the first half senior, Ebo work on their communication on on him and 9 saves. Djaleta scored the Warriors first the field and also their fitness level,” According to Santos, the men’s “Jacob is very talented along and only goal of the game. The Santos said. soccer team struggled with fresh with the other freshman, they have warriors held off the Crusaders Santos also said he would like legs throughout the game against a successful future ahead of them,” until the second half. Clark to see the men carry over their Buena Vista. Santos said. College’s Abdulwali Aman scored intensity to the next game and keep “The guy’s have struggled with The final score of the game was the Crusaders only goal. working hard in practice. numbers also and there is only so 6-0, Buena Vista winning the match. The Warriors had eight shots The men’s team will next play at much they can do,” Santos said. “The guy’s team will win. They on goal and were able to hold up home on Sept. 30, against Pillsbury At the end of the half the need to carry over the intensity to against the Crusaders eleven shots College, at 4 p.m. Warriors were down 2-0. the next game and work hard in on goal. “Come support the soccer “We made some changes at the practice,” Santos said. Defense was the key to the team’s and bring anything that half, but they had a lot of players to On Sept. 20 the men’s first Warriors success. Senior, Ryan makes noise,” Santos said. “Bring sub in which really hurt us,” Santos conference game in Forest City Martin was a brick wall with ten your friends and help show what said. against Clark College ended in a saves on the day. Waldorf soccer is all about.” Women golfers finish second, Cogollo wins St. Ambrose University’s Women’s Golf Classic

Dave Damm golfer by a single stroke. Janeka, a in our conference. And we wouldn’t Next up for the Warriors is the Contributing Writer senior from Thornton, shot a 160 be where we are as one of the top Mt. Mercy Invitational in Marion and Lovik, a junior from Forest two teams in the league without Sept. 27-28. Valeria Cogollo, a senior from City, finished with a 162. Other Denita.” Final meet of the fall season is Columbia, was medalist at the St. scores for the Warriors were 180 by The women finished th10 out of the important Midwest Collegiate Ambrose University Golf Classic Denita Kitts, 190 by Jenny Sutton 17 teams at the Wartburg College Conference tournament at Thunder this weekend in Davenport and and 224 by Samantha Foss. Invitation Sept. 7. Cogollo was 18th Hills CC in Dubuque. St. Ambrose the Warriors were second out of 13 “I’m absolutely thrilled with the overall with a 165 total. Lovik tied and Waldorf are the favorites to teams. Amber Janeka finished fifth progress the ladies have made this for 27th with a 169, Janeka was tied win the league title. and Mallory Lovik was sixth for the year,” Coach Bob Elsbury said. for 47th with a 178, and Kitts was “Looking at scores from this Warriors. “Val and Mal continue to provide tied for 53rd with a 181. fall, it looks to be a two-team race,” Cogollo shot a two-day total leadership and Amber has joined Gustavus Adolphus won the Elsbury said. of 157 to defeat a St. Ambrose them as three of the top five players event with a team score of 633. Volleyball team tops Valley City Brianna Gray tallied an assisted block in the in blocking with two solo and one Staff Writer match. Blanchard once again led assisted block. the Warriors with 10 digs, as well as Saturday, Sept. 13, the Warriors The Warriors defeated Valley City recording three aces again. In the won all three of their matches, each in four games with scores of 20-25, match Waldorf had six ace serves in just three games. In the first 25-18, 25-15, and 25-18 Friday, Sept. against BHSU. match, the Warriors defeated Avila 5. In three games to none, Waldorf University, 25-10, 25-17, 25-9; in Junior Chelsey Dougherty led was defeated by Mayville State the second match Waldorf defeated the offensive side with 12 kills, University Saturday, Sept. 6. York College, 25-9, 25-19 and 27- while sophomore Jen McLarney Scores for the games were 21-25, 25; the last match of the day the contributed nine and senior Alicia 14-25 and 17-25. Offensively Bata Warriors defeated Mid-America Bata had seven kills. Senior Sara and Baker lead the Warriors with six Nazarene, 25-18, 25-12 and 27-25. Baker led the team with assists, kills each. Baker was also the leading In the three games throughout having 30, as well as an ace-serve assister, recording 20 assists in the the day, Bata led attacks with in the game. Sophomore Andrea match. Blanchard led the team with 28 kills. McLarney had 23 and Blanchard led the team with eight 11 digs. Sophomore Ashleigh Betha Abrahamson added 21. Leading the digs, while also recording three ace had two ace serves, while Dougherty Warriors in assists was Baker for serves. had two solo blocks against MSU. a total of 69 in the three matches Sophomore Ashleigh Betha serves Waldorf only had seven serving Dropping the first game, 22-25, and Beth Bohnet added another 18 against Clarke Sept. 24. errors compared to VCSU’s 19 in the the Warriors came back to pick up assists. match. the next three games with scores Defensively Blanchard led the Iowa Wesleyan held on close in the The second match of the day did of 25-23, 25-23 and 25-15 against team with 39 digs. Bata recorded first game and then Waldorf took not end the way the Warriors would Dakota State University. three solo blocks and eight assisted over the last two games. have liked it to. Black Hills State Waldorf’s offense came through blocks for the Warrior defense. Bata, a senior led the team with University defeated Waldorf in three strong as Abrahamson led the team In serving, Bata and Abrahamson 13 kills, while McLarney added 11 games, 21-25, 11-25 and 22-25. with 13 kills; McLarney had 12, both tallied four ace serves, while and Dougherty had 10 more. Baker Spreading out the offensive while Bata and Dougherty added 10 Betha had three. For Waldorf, Bata had 33 assists as well as 19 digs and attacks evenly were Bata, McLarney a piece. and Baker were selected to the All- Blanchard led the team with 23 digs. and junior Synnove Abrahamson, Baker led the team in assists with Tournament team. Bohnet, Betha, Abrahamson and each with five kills, as Dougherty an impressive 47 assists. Blanchard In the first conference game of the Bata each had an ace-serve in the contributed four more kills. recorded 27 digs in the match. season Waldorf beat Iowa Wesleyan game. Baker led the team in assists Betha had 13 digs, as well as serving College in three games, 28-26, 25- Waldorf is now 10-6 for the again, having 21. Bata and Baker four aces. Dougherty led the team 18, and 25-17, Tuesday, Sept.16. season. SPorts PIX 12