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Meet Susan Pratt Inside Why the Packers will A look at the English Department's Wake up Minnesota! lose ne\-vest- full-timer. Editorial on the proposed Twins srichum Five theories predicting the fall of the Pack. pg.2 CSP turns green and gold by Teresa Kunze Heart races and mind clears...faster and faster they are approaching. Bodies lean forward, await- ing the freedom of this land's escape, as the soul floods with an eager desire to plunge to the E depths of this earthly beauty. At last! Squinting . ct into the sun of glaring clarity, the "Welcome to Wisconsin" sign epitomizes their journey. Suddenly deep breaths come naturally and a light 0 0 spirit is rekindled. Indeed, it is Packer land, and "It's better with cheddar!"---Some of the many Packer fans at Concordia party through the indeed, they have come home. night in anticipation of what they hope will be a Packer victory in Super Bowl XXXI this Sunday. The Writing as an infant born in the heart of the cheeseheads above are Carrie Opperman, Adam Engelmann, Amanda Doucette and Kristy VVitek. dairy land (As a side note, it is interesting to ly in order. Therefore, the handing over of the they would be heading South, states McNabb, "I observe that my hometown of Wausau contains mike to Packer fans here at Concordia is in order. won't be real happy `til they win it." USA directly in the center), I hereby acknowledge Let us begin with Sarah Slinkman, born in Other fans here at Concordia were a bit more potential criticism regarding biased writing. Wisconsin Rapids into a family where at weddings verbal about their Packer support, and have even However, I am simply attempting to allow a the groomsmen wear Packer tuxes and the pastor taken time out of their busy schedules to gloat. glimpse into the intensity of heart rooted deep prays for the Packers at the reception. Regarding States Adam Engelmann of Antigo, WI, "I knew amongst true Packer fans here at Concordia. the Packers' dominant presence at Super Bowl the Packers would make it to the Super Bowl. I Nuts? Crazy? Are they bred over there deep in XXXI, Slinkman states, "It's a dream come true." am just glad to see so many people realizing how the land flowing with milk and cheese? Perhaps Kevin McNabb, a 34-year- old Packer fan born good the team is this year. Sorry Viking fans, bet- socialized by the intensity of green and gold? I in Port Washington, WI, was a fan back when they ter luck next year! Go Pack." guess a nature versus nurture controversy is hard- won their second Super Bowl. Although he knew Packers Continued on page 16 "A dream that glows eternally" by Lisa Krienke from Dr. King selections. These same people who took time out of their busy schedules to say A day to celebrate. A day to step back and then participated in a parade that spanned three to each other, "I care about you, I care about me, look at our achievements in our fight toward city blocks, walking from Central High School to and I care about the future of our children." racial equality, and a day to evaluate the work still the Gangelhoff Center on our Concordia campus. Following an award presentation, the key ahead of us. A day to honor a great man and the Inside the Gangelhoff Center you could note address was given by Nikki Giovanni, poet, accomplishments he achieved in his short life on hear the hum of many voices gathered together. author, and distinguished professor. "Treat each earth, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1997. Going through the doors leading to the main other like you would treat yourself," she stated. "So we do not lose At 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 1997, a floor of the gymnasium you would have seen That is what the community surrounding heart. Though our community of people congregated for a day of friends hugging each other and shaking hands, Concordia heard, and that is what Martin Luther celebration and remembrance at Central High and entire families sharing some hot apple cider. King, Jr. day is all about. It is not about who hurt outer nature is wast- School, St. Paul. A community of people who Does it matter what race or creed? No, what mat- whom when, although we do have to pay tribute ing away, our inner have lived much and suffered much together par- ters is that they are here and that they have to those who suffer at the expense of their fellow ticipated in a rally put on by the Governor's invested themselves in a fight to bring about human beings. It is about picking up the pieces nature is being Commission of the State of Minnesota. At the equality of every kind to their community. There from the past, admitting our wrongs, and learning renewed every day." rally the community heard representatives of vari- were so many people; the main floor and bleach- from them to make a better future for the unera- ous ethnic councils speak as well as excerpts ers were filled with standing room only. People tions to come. Nikki Giovanni is not the first person to 2 Corinthians 4:16 have spoken this great truth, nor was Dr. King. The first one to speak this truth was Jesus Christ when he said, "Love your neighbor as yourself." King Continued on page 3 Volume 32, Issue 6 Unity among community leaders--- Concordia College Wittman Author Nikki Giovanni, Reverend James Battle, 275 North Syndicate dia Lieutenant Governor Joanne Benson, Ly Concordia President Robert Holst and Lester - Collins of the Governor's Commission were St. Paul, MN 55104 by delighted with the success of the lively Martin to Luther King, Jr. celebration and observance Friday, January 24, 1997 ho P held at the Gangelhoff Monday, Jan. 19. Friday, January 24, 1997 Page 2 Peace SLAM a hit with local youth Heidi Heintz with his help in the organization of the Peace everything from dancing to music to games and Peace SLAM gets its funding from Peace Is it true that the farther we volunteer from SLAM,(Social Libation and Music). Peace SIAM is has an overall theme of bringing kids together in Jam, but depends on Concordia for its facilities. where we are, the more help we are doing? How a branch off of the long running Peace Jam, a a positive environment away from drugs, alcohol Getting involved is as easy as making the decision can this statement have any truth to it when there community event that promotes interest in areas and violence. that you want to help and that you think mentor- is a definite need for help and volunteering here ranging from art to sports for youth. Peace SLAM "We've gotten a lot of positive feedback ing to children is essential. If you are interested in our own backyard of St. Paul. is a once a month social activity that takes place from the kids, and we are always looking for in volunteering, please contact Charlie via cam- Senior Charlie Gray is proving this point here at Concordia's Student Union. It involves help," Gray states. pus mail at box 0504. t Don't procrastinate...tell them! by Amy N. Hansen ple, especially young children and teenagers, feel she so bad that she was robbed of the chance to people around you just how much they mean to Someone once told me about a time when a invincible and think that nothing will happen to grow and see more of this world?" But I read the you? I see couples who are dating say, "I love dear man very close to her was dying; she wanted them. Young children also think that as long as Bible and found this passage in Ecclesiastes 3: 1 - you" and relatives reunited at holidays say, "I to tell that person how much he meant to her, their parents are around, they are safe. Yet, their 2, "To everything there is a season, a time for missed you!" but before she could, he died. My friend cried parents won't be around forever. Neither are the every purpose under Heaven. God sets the time They are not the only ones you have to say because she felt so guilty. She was afraid to tell parents capable of blocking every danger away for birth and the time for death..." it to. You can tell anyone. It should not be exact- him her deepest feelings, but before she could from their kids. I know from personal experi- Two friends of mine also died in the flower ly something you say at special moments but as muster her courage to, it was too late. ence. of their youth. They never completed their often as you can. It does not hurt to remind peo- I understood the sentiment perfectly. I At the age of eleven, a friend of mine and I junior year of high school. Eric never got halfway ple that others love you and care for you. In fact, have faced my share of death myself. I always had swimming lessons during the summer. We through and Maggie only had three days to go. it brightens up their day. took life for granted until the first moment I used to talk between our lessons; then one day, Let me ask you a cold, hard question: How faced death, then I realized how fragile life is, we argued.

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