Volume 32, Issue 3 Concordia College, 275 North Syndicate, St. Paul, MN 55104 Friday, October 25, 1996 sto Verse: 'Ipress toward the goal for the prize elthe upward cad f God' in Christ .frsus.'—Piziappians 3:14 A new alcohol policy? Maybe!
by Amity Foster Guse, Amity Foster, Miriam Luebke, Lucas stay within the room reserved for that spe- easy one. Many different views must be Many of you may have heard rumors Woodford, and a member of the Parent cific function. considered. Enforcement, equality, and about a new alcohol policy circulating on Advisory Council. Sharon Krueger and The rule about which you have proba- budget are only a few of them. According campus. There is a new policy that has John Hoffman are serving as advisory mem- bly heard the most says Concordia students to Arnold, at least one open forum will be been proposed. However, the cabinet has bers of the task force. Steve Arnold is the who live in student housing may possess held about the policy by the end of fall not looked at it yet. Right now, the policy head of the force. small quantities of alcohol in their rooms. quarter. He stresses the need for everyone is in the hands of the Student Policy The current policy states that no alco- Both students in the room must be at least to have his or her say about the proposal Committee, which is comprised of stu- hol is to be allowed on campus. The pro- 21 to have the alcohol, and kegs or drink- because student, faculty and staff input is dents, faculty and staff. A task force has posed policy is slightly looser. It says that ing parties would not be allowed. The necessary to create a policy that is fair and been created to look at the policy. The alcohol may be served on campus in mod- alcohol also would not be allowed in com- equitable and enforceable. members of the task force include Jamie eration. If a group or organization wishes mon areas or public places unless it was If you have any comments about the to serve alcohol, it must note this when the part of a college sponsored event. new proposal, Arnold encourages them. What's Inside: event is scheduled. A release form must be A copy of this new proposal will be put You can either reach him in writing or by signed and of-age students must obtain on reserve at the library if you would like email ([email protected]). If you written permission from the Dean of to look at it. choose to do this, he asks that you say if Dan Asmus: unplugged Students or his/her designee. If alcohol is As you can see, making a decision you are in favor of new policy or are Pg. 2 served at an on-campus function, it must about a new alcohol policy will not be an against it and then list the reasons why. fit A view from the tunnel to Pg. 4 gh Fine arts showcase: Concordia Speaks Shelly Domke Pg. 6 by Anna Eisenbraun As we sat in the window seat of the theatre
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- talent, it is no wonder that Domke was chosen as by October's Artist of the Month. to ho Twin Cities Theater P Domke is a senior majoring in music and Developing a character—Margie Weaver, Shelly Domke and Bill Sather experiment theatre. She said that one of the surprising Highlights with their characters during rehearsal for the production of The Seagull which opens tonight in the Black Box Theater. things that she has found out about herself is her Pg. 10 love of theatre. Caroline in the Seagull "Discovering the theatre aspect of my life Athletes of the Month: by Caroline Stowe in this play who does not have a love has been a highlight of my college career," said The Seagull is a play with an over- life is me, Olga the cook. Domke. "I came here wanting music, and I still The Woodfords whelming combination of insane, over- Even though I only have three want music, but I want theatre also." Pg. 14 worked, lusty, misguided people who lines in this play, I am treated no dif- This talented senior has been and continues end up staying together beside a lake ferently from the people who have to be involved in numerous events and activities. for two weeks. With everyone in love memorized for hours. At first I felt Domke has been a member of Christus Choir for New Scoreboard Section with someone else, they always seem like I did not really belong in the play, four years, on King's Players for two, and has to miss each other. The only person Pg. 14 Seagull Continued on page 10 Domke Continued on page 11
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hat exactly is the Career Development Center? tator, has worked hard connecting with compa- by Lisa Krienke jobs range from communications, computer, and major. He found his internship with KDWB in nies all over the United States. She has built the Are you by any chance looking for a job? technical work to people care, accounting, tem- the Career Development Center. Currently he company files up and now the files contain infor- How about help in writing a perfect resume that porary, and secretarial positions. can be heard weekday mornings doing "Extreme mation on over 700 different companies. You will help you get the job you want? Do you need What else does the Career Development Jamie" stunts for the station. After working with may use these files to narrow the list of compa- assistance finding an internship? Concordia Center offer? How do hundreds of internships the radio station, Jamie will have built many refer- nies you are interested in working for or to study College has the perfect place to help you get your sound to you? Internships arrive in the Career ences and experiences that will give him the cut- up on a company with whom you are interview- life on track and moving in the right direction. Development Center almost as often as the job ting edge on competition. ing. Employers favor job candidates who show What is it you ask? The Career Development postings. These internships cover a variety of In this age of job competition more employ- their interest in the companies and take the time Center, facilitated by Dr. Miriam Luebke and areas including communications/public relations, ers are looking for graduates who have had prior to do a little research. All of this information is Rosie Braun, is located on the first floor of the social services, music and the arts, as well as busi- experience in the job field, and an internship will just waiting for you in the Career Development Administration building. ness finance, environment, and marketing plus be invaluable when it comes time to find a job. Center's company files. The Career Development Center is a place many more. All of these internships are available for easy The newest thing in the Career all students, faculty, and staff should know about. Why is it so important to do an internship? access to all students. All students need to do is Development Center is the intemet access. After What is so important about it? Located in the An internship will help you get your foot in the go to the Career Development Center and find hours spent researching Web sites on the inter- Career Development Center are hundreds of job door of a company that interests you. the internship that suits them. net, the facilitators of the Career Development postings, both part-time and full-time. Every day Internships will give you references as well as How about researching a company you Center have compiled a list of sites that will also about thirty new postings for jobs around the practical experience. would like to work for? Over the last few years state of Minnesota arrive and are posted. These Just ask Jamie Guse, a communications Rosie Braun, a Career Development Center facili- Career Continued on page 16
tures. Culture represents an entirely different by Amy Klein them to get to know him. Here is your chance to ple to look at in hopes they'll ask questions about them. My key ring is full of clues to who I am. world for each person. I like to know why people Who is Dan Asmus? Probably every CSP get to know something about Dan Asmus. Maybe I also realize I'm flighty. I try to do too think the way they do or what has shaped their student has heard the name - he's the guy who some day soon, you'll reciprocate with a little self- many things at once and I think my personal one- thinking. That's why my opinions will change. fills up your voice mail with messages from "This disclosure of your own. on-one contact with people sometimes suffers Or I might be playing devil's advocate. I like to is the Student Union at Concordia College, St . Sword: Who are you? because of that. If that happens, I want people to shock people or see if I can catch them stereotyp- Paul (the Union ROCKS!)". Some people know Dan: I'm a child of God. I am a husband, I'm a let me know. I want them to say, "Hey, I'm here; ing me. him as "that Jesus guy" because of his resem- frustrated sculptor, I'm a model rocketeer, ersatz look me in the eye and listen to me." Students used to know that I was a student blance to many artistic renditions of Christ. His slalom skier and a flying disc fanatic. I want people to know that I usually share here. I used to live in Wollaeger and I spent all official title here is "Director of Student Activities Sword: What do you want students to know my opinion and I usually have an opinion on my time shooting pool in the Union instead of and the Student Union and Director of about you? things, but it's not necessarily the same opinion studying for my Biology major...Now 100% of the Orientation." Those facts are about all that many Dan: I think that it's easy for people to tell that I I'll have the next time I talk about the same students here don't know that I was ever any- in the Concordia community know about Dan want to get to know them and I want them to get things. I like to experiment with ideas and per- thing but a staff person. So I've become part of Asmus. to know me. I mean, the walls here [his office) spectives. I love learning about different cul- the establishment by default. Not that that's nec- Dan wants to get to know people and for are plastered with identifiers and things for peo- essarily a bad thing but I'd had a huge amount of unofficial, rubbing elbows kind of contact with a high percentage of students, and now I think I 111010tts: have a precious small amount of unofficial time
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A Vie beauty and ease of motion. I suspect that most of us are conditioned to berin pay attention to the dull voice, and to ignore the that I expect to see her sitting there knitting or something special here," the voice says. "Pay melodious voice. Which brings me back to talking on the phone. I remember her generosi- attention. Soon it will be only a memory. Do remembering. ty, her spiritual insight, and most of all, her outra- something to celebrate this now. Mark this Like you, I've lost so many precious people
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Five if you like this one, see Clockers, Malcolm X, whether or not he deserves the medal he grunts. If you miss it, you will regret it. I School Daze and Jungle Fever. School Daze E 0 received. It is a great movie, not quite as promise. is a comedy for the most part, but Spike stirring as it could have been, but really Know this: I am a HUGE Spike Lee fan, manages to slip in his social messages. C.) good. I give it two and a half grunts Wait and have seen everything he's directed Have a great month, and happy view- for the video, but don't miss it then 0 except for his newest, Get on the Bus. Since ing! t 0 Next, I rented the film Othello. I had no time to see it this week, and since Kenneth Branaugh - that's all I really need I'm in a Spike Lee state of mind, it figures by Richard Davenport to say to most of you. But for those who that I would go to the shelves of my video Well, folks, another issue, another need an explanation, this is a new film ver- collection and review Spike's Do The Right handful of flicks for your entertainment. A sion of the old Shakspearean tale about the Thing. This film is about a young man, few tragic moments in this month's selec- Moor prince and his not so loyal confidant, Mookie (played by Lee), and his neighbor- tions, so if you are prone to depression or Iago. Branaugh plays Iago to a tee, while he hood on the hottest day of the summer. sudden bouts of weeping, ignore this col- is slightly overcast by the sheer brilliance of Mookie works for Sal's Famous Pizzaria, and umn completely. Well, here we go: Laurence Fishburne as Othello. If you First up, Courage Under Fire. This was never thought this guy could act, boy are a film that I went to see under much trepi- you WRONG! Here's the lowdown: Othello, dation. 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De worlds as they try to figure out how to get Lint is excellent at writing books that can do rid of their demons, real and imagined. The this. I recommend this book to anyone who * Students, staff & faculty qualify with a valid ID. (No further house is living, sort of. The old owner, needs an escape. 5piritwalk will definitely discounts) when he died, became part of the house. give you one. t • *Special orders taken upon request—Call Denise at x 8815. Because of this, the house has become a President linton/Gore vs Dole/Kemp
by Pete Obermueller grounds that the federal budget should not If the Presidential elec- fund a private education. tion were tomorrow, who The second issue affects all citizens of would you vote for? Maybe a America whether they know it or not: taxes. better question is why. Currently in America, the average working You're not sure? That's citizen works from 9 am to 12 pm every day understandable and easily of the year simply to pay taxes. remedied. (Congressional Budget Office) President The election of 1996, Clinton believes in simplifying the federal according to both candi- tax system by eliminating certain tax breaks, dates, is an important elec- but leaving the current tax codes alone. By tion. Certainly it appears contrast, Bob Dole's major campaign issue much more monumental has been his 15 percent tax cut across the than the 1992 election. At board. This plan has caused much debate. stake is either a continuation Summed up, it raises the question of how is of President Clinton's poli- Probably highlighting one of the major dif- ernment back for their loans. Dole believes he going to pay for such a tax cut. The cies, or a continuation of the ferences between Republicans and that most people can, and should pay back Dole/Kemp campaign says that it can cut country's swing to conser- Democrats, Bob Dole's answer to the same the interest on their loans, and most of the taxes and not harm Medicare, Medicaid, and vatism displayed in 1994. A question was the word "trust." Dole stated time that interest should begin to accrue at education. Many economists agree that the re-election win would con- that he trusts the American citizens to pro- the moment of loan disbursement. The rate of growth in some of those programs vince the Clinton administra- vide themselves with opportunity whereas Dole/Kemp ticket has no plans of cutting must be slowed in order to "afford" a tax cut tion that they had received a President Clinton trusts the government. the college loan programs. The of that size. mandate from the American Both of those answers deal with eso- Clinton/Gore ticket remains status quo, The final area covered by this article, public for leftward leanings teric, political ideologies. Only the explo- which allows for many subsidized loans to a but by no means the final issue of the cam- on education, health care, ration of real issues can help to land the citi- wide range of students. These current pro- paign, deals with a hodgepodge of issues. taxes, and social issues, zen on one of those sides. The first issue, grams require the government to pay for the First, President Clinton opposes the ban on while a victory by former one that is near and dear to the hearts of interest accrued by student loans in many partial birth abortions. Bob Dole is for the Senator Bob Dole would con- college students, is education. instances. ban. President Clinton stated that his first O vince Republicans of that Certainly two of the most publicized The school voucher issue would require action if reelected would be to continue his conservative swing and issues dealing with education are the pro- the government to provide money in the efforts for balancing the budgeting in seven would pressure ideologically posed school voucher program and the stu- form of vouchers to lower income parents years without touching Medicaid and conservative policies on dent loan programs. On the latter, both who would rather send their children to a Medicare. Bob Dole stated that he would those same issues and more. President Clinton and Bob Dole have been private school than to a public one. Bob spear-head the effort to pass a balanced It is important to under- committed to maintaining adequate loans Dole has pushed this idea and has promised budget amendment. On defense, Bob Dole stand at least a few of the for college students. Congress this year to continue to do so if elected. He believes has no plans to cut the defense budget on key issues before entering expanded the Pell Grant program by a signif- that if public schools were exposed to such the grounds that deterrent is the best policy the booth on November 5. icant amount. The major difference competition, then the public school system to keep potential enemies at bay. President The following briefly between Clinton and Dole on this issue is quality would sky-rocket. President Clinton Clinton cut the defense budget by more explains the platforms of when and how students should pay the gov- opposes such a voucher system on the than 100 billion dollars in the past four both candidates. years and is likely to continue on the First and foremost is the grounds that the United States faces no mili- candidates' perceptions of tary threat and therefore should spend fed- the central issue of the eral dollars elsewhere. debate. In a recent interview This was a very brief and abridged out- in Reader's Digest, President line of just some of the issues facing Clinton expounded upon his America and her candidates for President. It idea of the central campaign is imperative that every person participates issue. His view can be in the Democratic process in order for it to summed up by two ques- truly succeed. Study up, and on November tions. First, how do we want 5, head across the highway to vote; iris to walk into the 21st centu- vitally important. t ry? Secondly, and more to the point, how are we going to provide opportunity to all? 0 Vote Vot Senate ellstone vs Bosch tz by Chris Thompson fraud in the Medicare system. He With only eleven days left until elections, wants to see a slow shift to the Boschwitz was a support- the time has come to begin to make a decision government as the sole insurer er of the Pentagon buildup in about whom you will be voting for. The race for and medical care left open to the the 1980's, but now agrees with Minnesota's open Senate seat is very close. private sector. This, according to the recent reduction in spend- Incumbent Paul Wellstone is holding a slight edge Wellstone, would cut costs ing. He still favors support for in the polls, but former Senator Rudy Boschwitz caused by insurance bureaucracy Star Wars research and other is nipping at his heals in one of the nation's tight- and would give patients the free- major Pentagon initiatives. est races. dom to choose their own doc- Here is some information about the candi- tors. He also wants to restructure Crime dates that may help you make an informed deci- reimbursement formulas which Wellstone voted in favor sion come election time. would aid Minnesota Medicare of the assault weapon ban and Background: recipients. the 1994 crime bill which tough- Wellstone is a Democrat who many label as Boschwitz is in favor of a ened penalties on violent crimi- being very liberal. However, Wellstone prides medical savings account that nals and added 100,000 police to himself on being a down-to-earth voice for the would give people a tax-free shel- the nation's streets. He opposes people. Wellstone taught political science at ter for money to be used to pay the death penalty, favoring bet- CI) Carleton College for 21 years before being elect- medical expenses. He also has ter prevention and intervention ed to the Senate in 1990. pushed for insurance reform to attack the root causes of Boschwitz is a Republican who served 12 which would limit lawsuit dam- crime. years as Senator previous to 1990, when he was age awards. In addition, he is Boschwitz is a supporter the only incumbent to lose. The former French pushing to make it harder for of the death penalty for murder- horn player is now 65 and wants to bring back his insurers to deny coverage based on preexisting gram that would pay teachers based on a merit ers and of mandatory minimum conservative style for Minnesotans. conditions. scale. It is his belief that this will help to hold sentences for violent criminals teachers more accountable for what their stu- and some drug dealers. He also The issues Education dents are learning. He recognizes, however, that favors adult sentencing for vio- Welfare Wellstone has been a strong supporter of parents are just as important to a student's edu- lent teen offenders. He opposes Wellstone voted against the Republicans the schools for many years, given his teaching cation, so he is also supporting measures to a ban on assault weapons, but welfare reform bill citing that it was too harsh on background. Wellstone recently won approval increase parental involvement in their students supports an instant background children. Wellstone favors broader day care sub- for an amendment restoring funding for student lives. check for gun buyers. sidies, more job training and continued health aid and improving education on all levels. care coverage for welfare recipients. He was the Boschwitz is a strong supporter of a pro- World Trade Well, that's your quick only senator facing reelection to Wellstone was very opposed to NAFTA guide to the candidates and take a stand and vote against the and GATT, arguing that repressive governments their views on the issues. legislation President Clinton and greedy businesses are exploiting labor and Hopefully you will now be better signed. His reason, "It was too destroying the environment. He supports trade able to make an informed deci- harsh on children." agreements so long as conditions for wages and sion at the polls November 5. Boschwitz supported the working conditions are included in the agree- Just remember that you havehave recent Republican welfare initia- ments. a voice, but only if you cast a tive which placed lifetime limits Boschwitz was a big supporter of the vote! t on welfare receipts and also NAFTA and GATT treaties which increased inter- imposed working requirements national trade. He claims that both treaties have on welfare recipients. Boschwitz helped Minnesota's agribusiness substantially by also supports an increase in day lowering tariffs. He states that free trade will care subsidies, but says that eventually improve living standards and bring churches and other nonprofit reforms in other nations. organizations should be encour- aged to provide low or no-cost Defense day care to the poor. Wellstone fought for a $11 billion transfer from defense spending, or about a 4% cut. He
Health Care sought to have the money distributed to health Wellstone is a supporter of and welfare programs instead of the military. He more home-based health care has also been critical of a pattern of "uncritical and of eliminating waste and spending for the big Pentagon contractors." Vot '96 Vote
Friday October 25, 1996 A Page 10 s in, theater by Heidi Heintz We are all truly children at heart, so if you (822-7063) Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (runs I love the theater. I always have and proba- want to rekindle some childhood memories or Historic State Theatre: through Nov.24) bly always will. To me it is a strong addiction that just see a really cool theater, run don't walk to: Funny Girl (Oct.22-Nov.3) (224-3180) gets in your veins and can inflict a heavy with- The Children's Theatre I'll give you that the funny, Electric Youth This theatre is a "must see." Talent, talent, drawal if you are away from it too long. I not only The Reluctant Dragon princess herself, is Debbie Gibson pulling this off. talent. love being in performances but equally love going (874-0400) Seriously though, prove me wrong and go check Theatre de la Jeune Lime: to them. This column is here to update you on note: If you get nervous about being around it out. The Three Musketeers (opens what's going on here in the cities when it comes small children, don't fret. You will never be the The Historic Orpheum Theatre: Nov.27) to the stage. These are just a few of my own per- only big person attending. Carousel (Nov.13-24) (333-6200) sonal favorite theaters and what they have to The Guthrie Theatre: Sunset Blvd. (Dec.28-Feb.8) This is my personal favorite. Every time is offer in the upcoming months. A Doll's House (Oct.16-Nov.9) I have heard both of these performances to an exciting adventure. It is always experimental Do you enjoy eating and being entertained (377-2224) be breathtaking. Can you really expect anything and always a good time. at the same time? If you do, here's the place for An exciting plus to this performance is but masterpieces from Rodgers, Hammerstein There you have it. Remember, these are you: actress Megan Follows from the PBS mini-series and Webber? only a handful from dozens of theaters around Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Anne of Green Gables playing Nora. Yes, I know WARNING: These are both musicals, mean- the area. Check out your newspapers and don't Main Dinner Theatre: Crazy For You that you're excited, but settle down. ing that at points within the performance the forget to ask about student discounts. Now get Fireside Theatre: Sister Amnesia's Jungle Theater: actors will burst into song and dance. off your duffs and get cultured! t Country Western Nunsense Jamboree The Diary of a Madman (989-5151) Ticket Master (934-1525) Krapp's Last Tape Penumbra: agt ti n e to rote st ies in Sea 1.112.)
SEAGULL pulling someone to the floor and sit- Physical movement is fairly easy, But I got over it; now I can make a continued from page 1 ting on them. but voice was hard for me at first. I fool of myself in front of them and not Some people are put into therapy did not like making loud, strange nois- care at all. t or that my existence in it was really of and even mental hospitals for having es in front of people I barely knew. no importance, but Roberta Cullen, split personalities. Those people our director, has shown me that all become outcasts of society, but actors characters add to the play an emotion are called upon to become someone all their own. else everyday. They work at feeling Take me, the cook, for example. I and being what they really aren't. work at the house they are staying at, To get more of a feel for the lives and I see all of their feelings toward each character led, Dr. Cullen had us each other, yet I am the one in con- play out the occupations that the trol. I hold their lives together when characters had. One character, Dorn, they are too crazy to do so, and I only was a mid-wife, so Roberta had four have three lines! girls pretend to be in labor. I was one The first three days of rehearsal of the pregnant ladies. At first I was we sat in the Black Box on our pillows, nervous, but when you have a "hus- bean bags, and blankets reading band" sitting beside you, holding your through the script. We each had to hand and telling you everything is all read a few lines, and read them with right, and the director yelling, no action or feeling at all. We did this "scream," and screaming herself, it is to find the connections between the actually fun. characters and to find out which emo- Before each rehearsal we get tions should be used. warmed up. We do this in three ways: Doing that exercise really empha- imagination, voice exercises, and sized that a play is a lot more than physical movement (which now XTREME SERVICE lines on paper. It is acting. Taking includes standing in a circle and mas- those lines and making them a part of saging each others backs). you and giving them a personality that When we do imagination we lie on Xtreme. . .A Contemporary Christian Service you, as a person, do not really have. the ground in the dark, and visualize for "Our" Generation. Then you have to add gestures and what the person leading us is describ- actions to the emotions that you have ing. We have become birds flying over Every Saturday Night at 6 p.m. discovered. The actions can be as canyons, fish swimming in lakes, trees Bloomington Assemblies of God 8600 Bloomington Ave. S. 854-1100 simple as a slight nod, or as abrupt as swaying in a breeze. Page 11 Friday October 25, 1996
Somethin rlioj in the the by Walter Jones "Originally, I was going to be a mechanic, and in doing. "We do nine shows in rolling rep," cool, but its not my show." This unique mentality Those of you who walk through the halls of then my financial aid fell through." complains Groseth, who spends her summers in shows through in her subtle designs that height- the theatre building every-so-often may have To make a long story short, Groseth ended Wooster, Ohio at the Ohio Light Opera designing en the performance but never detract from it. noticed something different. It is not a new up taking American Musical Theatre and Theatre their summer season. "If I had the choice, dream wise, it'd be show, and its not new equipment. But there is Stage Craft to fulfill general education require- "If it ain't fun, it ain't worth doing," says designing lighting for the Indigo Girls," says definitely something new, and it just might have ments. After graduation from Eau Clair, she Groseth, who says that she tries to keep theatre Groseth. "I don't think I'd really like to design something do do with the addition of the green received an MFA in both lighting and sound fun for herself, as well as her students. Under lights for Kiss, but I think I'd have a lot of fun and yellow decals plastering the the walls of room design from the University of Illinois- her direction, students have the opportunity to doing it." Realistically, Groseth wants to teach 125. It is a new staff member, or, more specifical- Urbana/Champaign. experience the things in which they are most theatre and design for professional shows. She ly, Jennifer Groseth. This plaid shined, Green Before coming to Concordia this year, interested, whether it be intelligent lighting or also is interested in doing children's theatre Bay Packer fan is Concordia College's new direc- Groseth was resident designer for the Children's digital sound recording, provided that they take because of children's sense of wonder. tor of technical theatre. In addition to teaching Theatre of Louisville for a year. Although much the time to listen. Groseth is designing lighting and sound for design classes, Groseth is also designing sound of her work is now in the Twin Cities area, Groseth says that her approach to theatre is the upcoming production of Anton Chekov's, The and lights for many of this season's shows. Groseth will be returning to the Children's different from others who think that the technical Sea Gull, which opens Friday, October 25 in the "It was a big mistake I got into [theatre]," Theatre of Louisville over Christmas to design a aspects are what make a great show. She believes theatre lab. says Groseth, whose undergraduate degree is show for PBS and again in the spring to work on a that "all you really need is two boards and a pas- "Life is short. Have a hoot" - Jennifer from the University of Eau Clair in Wisconsin. show that the Walt Disney company is interested sion and if I can add [as a technician], that's really Groseth, 1996. t ins and outs of. 11 by Carrah Rosine can be deceiving. I wasn't sure I had made the right was the twelfth year that the Media Workshop was held. someone I met while I was in Los Angeles. Even if you Are you interested in mass media or more specifi- decision in going, but I can tell you now I have never It is based in Los Angeles, California on the UCLA cam- don't have an interest in film, you may want to read cally in the film industry? Thinking about it as a carter made a better decision. pus. During the week, you visit studios such as Warner these articles. I learned so mudi not just about film, but or just plain curious? Do you want to learn the iris and Before going I was very curious about the indus- Brothers Studio, watch the taping of prime time shows also about what people look for when they are hiring, outs of Hollywood? If yes, then you want to keep read- try itself I knew I loved film, but I wasn't sum if it was like Caroline in the City, and meet influential people in what steps to take when trying to get a job, and other ing. the right thing for me. The workshop helped me Hollywood. However, the workshop does not deal valuable information. This will be particularly important As a communication major, one requirement is answer a lot of questions. You might hear the word solely with the film industry. In fact, the main theme is for those of you who are seniors like myself. that you participate in an internship. Because I have a workshop and think, "No way, not for me," but keep lis- not film but mass media, so you also talk to journalists at I hope these artides will be as helpful to you as keen interest in mass media especially film, I wanted an tening. You might be interested in what I have to tell the Los Angeles Times, interactive multimedia million- they were for me in Los Angeles. Next issue, I'll be writ- internship that would satisfy my curiosities. you. For one week in sunny California, you get to meet aires, and prominent people in the music business. ing about Matt Bataglia He's an aspiring actor who is Unfortunately, there isn't an abundant amount of film the premier people in Hollywood. Sound interesting? Although I may sound like the brodiure myself I quiddy working his way up the Hollywood ladder. Stay activity in Minnesota during the summer, so I took mat- It definitely was. I learned more in that week then I am writing this article as an introduction to future vi- tuned.. t ters into my own hands. My advisor mentioned a pro- could have dreamed imaginable. des. Since $600 is a little steep, I thought I would save gram called the Media Workshop. At first I was a little Now that I've explained myself a little, you need to some of you the money and sham some of the insider skeptical, the pamphlet looked great, but pamphlets know the derails of the workshop. This last summer scoop. Each issue I will be writing an article focusing on ke excels in in sic eater
Domke To add to these activities, Domke is plan- Domke hopes to use her talents as well as agement for others who are thinking about continued from page 1 ning her senior recital. This is a program which the knowledge she has gained at Concordia to involvement in the arts, "Dive in head first. There will highlight her musical talents as a vocalist. teach and help others. She hopes to work at a are so many things that you can learn about your- been in seven theatre productions as well as Domke said that she has been working on this church someday as a choir director and accompa- self just by taking an Intro to Theatre class, a working on the technical crew for several others. program since last year, including intense work nist. She would like to use her other talents Fundamentals of Music class, or Class Voice. If Domke also plays the piano, organ , harpsichord, this summer. there also. you want to do it, do it. You'll never regret doing and guitar. She has used these talents to accom- "The songs that I'm doing are challenging... "I want to bring my theater and acting expe- it and you can't go wrong." pany vocalists on several occasions. and extremely difficult for an undergrad," Domke riences to the ministry and to teaching others, " If you want to see this talented artist at This quarter Domke is as busy as ever. She said. "But, they are all my favorite ones that I've she said. work, you have many opportunities. Domke will is playing the role of Nina, an aspiring young been working on since I've been taking lessons." Other dreams of hers are to go on tour with be performing in The Seagull , which plays Oct. actress, in Concordia's production of The Seagull Domke's program will include songs that her boyfriend Scott Kifer and to audition for 25-26 & Nov. 1-2 & 7 at 8 pm and Oct. 27 & Nov. , which opens this weekend. She also continues are in German, French and English. To top all other theatre productions. She said that there 3 at 2 pm in the Theatre Black Box. Her senior to work with Living Hope, a group made up of this off, Domke continues to take a full load of are so many options that she just isn't sure where recital is Nov. 16 at 7:30 pm in the Buetow Music seven female vocalists, which Domke started last classes, including the class Music and Computers. she might be in five years, but wherever it is she Auditorium. t year. This group has already had two public per- This is a class that combines technology and wants to be doing the music and theatre that she formances this year and has been asked to do music. Domke has found this dass to be infor- loves to do. several more. mative and exciting. Domke ended with these words of encour-
Friday October 25, 1996 Page 12 Letters to the Editor A mess side "Happy Election Day!" Silly words I treasure the opportunity to vote rather today? Democracy doesn't work that for many! Serious words for which thou- than to salute. Last year when I visited way. Imperfect democracy replaced the sands have died! Many laments during Nigeria, I saw again the pain of disenfran- divine right of kings to be perfectly in this election year wailed about candi- chised citizens. The voting system of the charge. One by one, votes are counted dates, qualifications, finances and cam- USA is, for people in many nations, noth- and ordinary people change things. I like paign tactics. I confess that I have loved ing short of miraculous. that. Election time provides a reality it all. If nothing else, it is a marvelous So why do we take our system for check for democracy and for our own theatre! It is also much more. granted or even cynically ridicule it? understanding of human ideals and The hype and gripe campaigns also Maybe we want the Messiah but must human nature. Please, vote. Vote---not represent the serious business of democ- vote for a mortal. Like unhealthy co- because you find a perfect candidate but racy stumbling on. Voting remains a pre- dependents, we salve ourselves with self- because you find being involved an cious gift only dreamed of in many pity searching for victimhood. Who is opportunity and a responsibility. t places. Because I lived part of my life hurting me now? Why don't others solve under military rule in Papua New Guinea, our problems? Who will work for us President Bob Hoist
Senate has again been very busy these past meetings are on the next three consecutive few weeks. Homecoming as a whole came off Thursdays at 10:20 in room 203. Please feel free with great success. The events were well attend- to attend because these meetings are open to the zations that are wishing to apply for funds; just represent you and make sure your voice is heard ed and we want to thank the Concordia campus public, unless notified otherwise. There are listen to voice mails and check the Student Union and understood at Concordia College. If you do for showing their great school spirit. We encour- teams being formed in Senate to deal with issues desk. not feel that this is happening, please let us know age everyone to continue to show your school that concern Concordia. If you have a concern, Capital expenditures are coming up, so if or contact our advisor, Steve Arnold, and express pride and spirit. please call the Senate office at x 8269. Leave your you have an idea of what we can buy that would your concerns to him, too. Thanks for all the The Executive board and CAB have been name, phone number, concern and any addition- better improve the college please give us a ring. support everyone is giving to the school! Please busy planning future events and the schedule and al comments that you wish to leave. Senate will More information on Capital expenditures will be keep your enthusiasm and spirit up!!! t agendas of the full Senate meetings with the rep- then form a team to deal with the concern and available soon, but if you have questions now In Christ's Love, resentatives. We have had two full meetings so you may help in this process. please do not be afraid to ask. Lucas Woodford far and have the next three scheduled. These CAB has forms out for all clubs and organi- Remember, the Student Senate is here to own for by Marcel Kohlmeyer Darth Vader, his father Anakin died, and Darth respect we are not sticking true to God but rather cross at Calvary. This has all come about by the Have you ever seen the movie Star Wars: Vader was born. we are making our own god out of idols of grace of God. I know this because it is found in Return of the Jedi? Most of us have. In this movie Is this true? Or can a lie be so easily rational- human sinfulness. God's Word, the Bible. "For it is by grace you Luke Skywalker goes back to see his dying ized as this? The simple fact is that Ben lied to Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and have been saved, through faith—and this is not teacher, Yoda. After his teacher dies, his old Luke. This, however, is not an isolated incident, the life. No one comes to the Father except from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by friend and former teacher, Ben Kenobi, appears. either in the movies or in real life. There are through me." (John 14:6) He came to restore works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8,9. He asks Ben why he told him that his father was those who wish to blur the truth in order to do man's relationship with God, so that we all These verses clarify the fact that it is not the dead when, in fact, his father wasn't dead but 3m what they want to do. Unfortunately, this hap- become children of God through faith in Jesus moral lessons or laws that you follow that will the evil Darth Vader. Ben told Luke that what he pens with those who claim to be Christian as well. Christ, the Lord. I know that there is nothing I save you but grace through faith. t said was "true, from a certain point of view." He God warns us against such people and their can do to earn eternal life but that it is a free gift rationalized what he told Luke by telling him that teachings. To blur the truth is to twist God's from God. The price of our sins has been paid in when Luke's father, Anakin Skywalker, became Word into what we would have God say. In this full through the shedding of Jesus' blood on the 1:11SCIVER SM A MYFESTIVAL
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by Matt Wedel ous." Well it's almost here again, the end of another There are 15 Seniors playing tonight that will be Comet football season. Tonight the Comets could end feeling the joy of playing in the Metrodome and also the up with a Possible record of four wins and five losses. It pain of knowing that this will be their last football game has not been a perfect season, but it is a solid improve- as a Comet. Kenneth Turner, John David Mull, Chris ment from last year and things are only looking better Henning, Eric Ratlike, Joe Nusbaum, Rocky Sandcork, for next year. Jonathan Avery, David Penn, Andy Bicek, Jon Medlo,
Senior starting linebacker Rocky Sandcork feels Stephen Lammers, Chris Short, Michael Simmons, Paul that it has been a good season and is exdted about his Drange, Joe Waalk, and Christian Way invite everyone to son
last game. When asked how he feels about it being his come out and watch them, along with the rest of the homp T final game, Rocky states, "It won't hit me until next year Comets as they take on Northwestern. t is hr C
when I'm not playing." — by Chris Short has the look of a person who is going What: Comet Football to ho
to do some serious bodily damage on the field to some Where. Metro dome P purple people (Northwestem). Short says, 'This is the Time: 7:00 p.m. In the Grind II The Comet defense swarms in for the tackle on a Crown College game, offense and defense coming together, doing Why: To watch purple people suffer (Northwestem) running back during the Comets Homecoming game October 5. The Comets won the what we have to do and this time wailcing away victori- game 14 - 6.
by Mary Stohlmann in the 1996 volleyball team. Karen Koegel, Kristin and energizes the whole team. season, Heidi Stehr said, 'We are always having fun" One of the best defensive teams in the area, the Benson and Karen Fitzgerald lead the way for the lady Koegel, Benson and Fitzgerald keep the Comet The fun adds to the "goofy, stinky and short" lady Comets are making their way through a challeng- Comets. pride high, so come watch them fly. team. Margaret Koegel, "Margo," sums it all up when ing yet strengthening season. This year has been a Koegel, affectionately known as "Keggs," con- Through it all, Coach Kedro comments that it has she says, 'We are short a couple of wins," referring to rebuilding one for the Comets. The young team uses tributes greatly to the team with her leadership and been an "interesting" year and Jill "Bean" Marquardt both the team's height and record, "but not heart." On their hustle and aggressive attitudes to give each oppo- drive on the court, especially on the offensive side. A adds, 'We are learning a lot together, [it is) a great learn- the lighter side, Margo proves how stinky the team can nent a tough match. ball rarely hits the floor unless it lands on the opposite ing experience." At matches, there is phenomenal be by prodairning, "I can go three games without wash- A new face to the Comet Club is assistant varsity side of the court, having been set by Koegel. She is well encouragement and support from everyone. ing my uniform." and junior varsity coach Kiedrowski, also known as on her way to 3000 assists, currently having 2660. At practice, 'We come into the gym, playing to With a variety of records, "The 1996 Comet coach "Kedro." Kedro keeps the team on its toes and Kristin Benson, or "Benny," is an all-around excel- improve and not satisfied at the level we are at, always Volleyball season winds to a dose, constantly improving focused with her dynamic coaching style. With a new lent example both on and off the court. Her dedication striving to do our best," Becky Swanson speedily states. and aiming towards a strong finish and bright future," assistant coach and young team, the Comets are excited and great team spirit are tough acts to follow. One of the team goals was to have fun while working condudes coach Penyman t for what lies ahead. List, but certainly not least, is Karen Fitzgerald, or hard and when asked to relay a positive aspect of the Senior leadership is a strong point that stands out 'Thy." She brings a drive and hunger that influences Lady Comets run with Godspeed by Lydia Wittman Our devotions and prayers before meets puts our run- Coach called it a breakthrough, and that is definitely ning and reasons for running into perspective." She accurate in more ways than one this season for the adds, "It's more important to Coach that I have a good women's cross country MM. attitude and character than that Fm a fast numer. With two meets ahead, Conference and Regionals, "I'm happily surprised that I feel lust as important as the lady Comets have experienced immeasurable everyone else on the team even though I'm not win- SMART MONEY growth and improvement over the past three months ning anything" Martens also notes her surprise at her of their season, not all of whidi is attributed to ninning love for the sport "Fm addicted to running! I will really Getting a diploma is a smart thing to We have grown closer to our goal times, but more miss hanging out with the girls, rain or shine, from 3:30 do. But paying for a college education is importantly we have grown closer to each other and to to 5:30 everyday." not getting any easier. a complete dependence on God. As the only senior on the team, Gilles also is senti- Senior Dawn Gilles, in her third cross-country sea- mental about the season's dose, which marks the end TCF BANK Minnesota fsb can help. son at csp, comments, 'The nature of the team has of her college running career. "I may not miss the run- TCF BANK offers several loan programs changed - for the better. This year is completely differ- ning so much, but I will definitely miss the people." for students and parents to help you get ent from the past" She explains that the reason for the With our hearts and minds focused on building up that diploma. change lies in the positive attitudes and cohesiveness of one another and receiving our strength from Christ, the the women on the team. fact that our times have all improved and the possibility Call us for more information and an "It's a very encouraging environment," says Coach of our placing at Conference is really just an added application toll-free at 800-247-1092 Brian Sdunit "This is a breakthrough year for the bonus, an excellent and invited bonus at that! Ext. 8100. women, but in a different manner than the guys'. For May God's blessings be on both the men's and the first time ever we have a really solid basis for the women's cross-country teams as they head to St. future." Scholastics in Duluth tomorrow for the Conference iF Lender Code it BANK IMIN1 Rookie runner Monica Martens is most impressed meet! Go Comets! t 821728 LENDER by the team's focus. "God is involved with our team. Page 15 May October 25, 996
Athlete of the month oodford brothers unite and dominate
by Jon Krueger ment. Matt has followed the lead his brother has that is better than the overall Imagine for a moment that you are a quar- set by baffling blockers and destroying quarter- team record indicates. terback. Not just any quarterback, but one that backs. Matt is among the conference leaders in According to Lucas, "This year's has just finished a game against the Concordia-St. sacks with 10.5, five and a half of which came last team has been much improved, Paul football team. Now imagine that you are Saturday, Oct. 19, against Mount Senario. He also but has not played to our having a lot of trouble walking. In fact, rational has to his credit a blocked extra point that he potential. The defense is solid thought is a struggle. All you can see are flashes took back 93 yards for two points. Standing 6'1", with veterans, while our offense of the numbers "1" and "54" dancing all over you and weighing 195 lbs., Matt relies on quickness is rebuilding with many new in your head. and awareness to more than fulfill his duties as faces." They are also members of FCA Fellowship of Those numbers belong to the Comet's very an outside linebacker. The Woodfords not only dominate on the Christian Athletes). In addition, they both some- own dynamic duo, Lucas and Matt Woodford. Lucas on the other hand weighs in at a not football field, but also in the classroom. In fact, how put in the time to keep their girlfriends Lucas is a junior and Matt is a freshman this year. slim 225 lbs of mostly muscle, and his height of the Woodford name goes together with the title happy. Once in a great while you may hear that Hailing from Willmar, Minnesota, the two play 6'3" puts him up there with the big boys, but "model student" like White Castle goes together they have found time to eat or sleep. together like a fine oiled machine. They have speed and quickness are also among his notable with Pepto Bismol. Lucas has accumulated a 3.49 Above all, the demeanor they take towards played on the same Willmar High school team, qualities. Against division two St. Thomas early GPA while studying to be a pastor, and Matt grad- the activities they participate in is what is admired but Matt was just a sophomore playing on second last month, Lucas blasted through the line and uated from high school with a mark of 3.79. Matt most. Their work ethic and Christian attitude on team defense, and Lucas started as a senior. sacked the quarterback before he could drop is studying to be a doctor. It seems that they are the practice field that carries over to school work "Playing with Lucas is something I've been back, making the 300 pound offensive linemen serious about preparing for life after football. and life in general is phenomenal Says senior looking forward to for a long time," says Matt of look like powder puffers. After leading the con- To play a college sport and manage to keep teammate J.D. Mull, "Their Christian attitude is an joining his brother on starting defense. He con- ference in sacks last season, Lucas is threatening your grades up seems hard enough by itself, but excellent example for the rest of the team, as well tinues, "It has been a great experience so far, and to repeat the accomplishment with 10 sacks as of Lucas and Matt manage to find time to entertain as for the rest of the school." t I am learning a lot from him." this week. other priorities. Lucas is the President of the Learning a lot from Lucas is an understate- Lucas and Matt are key players of a defense Student Senate, while Matt is a representative. Around the horn F = 1 sports update... inside the Concordia Sports Program Recent scores and remaining schedules
Football practicing with the team. Football following Saturday in Valley City, ND.
•The Comet's Defense is among the Cross Country October 5,1996: Volleyball leaders in the nation in takeaways with Concordia 14 35, averaging 3.9 per game. Senior cor- •The men's cross country team is Crown 6 October 17, 1996: nerback John Avery leads the team favored to take the conference title on Concordia defeated Martin Luther with 5 interceptions. Saturday, and Coach Brian Schmit is October 12, 1996: 15-12, 15-11, 15-4 •Lucas and Matt Woodford are confident that the women's team will fin- Concordia 7 among the conference leaders in sacks ish third. Maranatha 10 October 21, 1996: with 10 and 10.5 respectively. *Junior Alex Payne is favored to Viterbo defeated Concordia win the conference title individually, and October 19, 1996: 8-15, 15-9, 15-4, 13-15, 15-7 Basketball junior Melissa Beise will defend her Concordia 12 title as conference champ. Mt. Senario 22 October 25, 1996: *Both the men's and the women's Home vs. Grinnell 5:00 pm teams started workouts last week on Baseball October 25, 1996: Tuesday, October 15th. vs. Northwestern October 28, 1996: •The women have a new head *Tryouts are over and Coach Mike at HHH Metrodome at St. Scholastica 7:00 pm coach, David Meyer. Coach Meyer Streitz has released the roster for the replaces Tamie Tills, who has taken 1997 Comet baseball team. Twenty-four Cross Country Soccer over the job as assistant women's coach players made the final cut, 13 of which at Division 1 Cal State-Fullerton. are returning from last year's squad. Both teams will compete in the Both teams will wrap up their •Coach Dennis Getzlaff wel- •This years team captains: seniors UMAC Conference meet this Saturday, seasons on October 26, at home vs. comes new assistant coach Rick Benson Scott Boettcher, Jon Medlo, Eric October 26. The NAIA Regional is the Northwestern. t to the men's team. Nineteen men are Schulte, and junior Dave Johnson. Friday October 25, 1996 Page 16
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by Sara Stafford gram and the spirit leader coach also keeps stu- Irvine for seven and a half years, she took part in done my job." Who would have known that she just arrived dents rushing to her office. the multicultural program, but it wasn't an official At the closing of this interview she shared here last January and that it was her first fall at Lesa's past experiences show that she has program such as the one we have here. Between some advice to spread to all students on this cam- Concordia? When I got to her office filled with been interested in these areas for several years. her time at L.A. Lutheran High School and pus: "Try to learn as much about other people as students, I wondered if she even had time for While living in California she had 12 years experi- Concordia Irvine, she was a mentor teacher at a possible. It will reduce the fear of coming in con- this interview. As I watched Lesa Clarkson's ence with cheerleading, which includes 10 years public junior high school in L.A. tact with people who are different. This will office overflow with welcomes, my interest in of camp directing as well as taking three high When I asked Lesa which aspect of her job broaden our Christianity. Remember to ask your- what she did on campus grew. school squads to the National Championships. gives her the most enjoyment, she responded , self: 'What would Jesus do?" t Multi-facited was the word she used to Her experience in math started as a major while that it is making connections with students. "If introduce her job on campus. Many may know attending Concordia Seward, and progressed the math becomes real, if a student is feeling The Sword is the work of students and faculty with the help of God at Concordia College, St. Paul, MN. her as a math professor, but her role goes beyond while she taught at both high school and college comfortable on campus, or if I can be a catalyst We welcome feedback from all readers both within that. Being the director of the multicultural pro- levels. During her employment at Concordia for making Concordia a more friendly place, I've and outside of the Concordia Community. Co-Editors: greener on the other side. Our campus isn't Surnti What do you want students to know about the Lydia Wittman Asmus Chris Thompson continued from page 2 exempt from that. However, a lot of us also Union? know what a great place this is and are probably Dan: It's theirs. Nice this year I've been introduced as Page Editors: Lisa Krienke job gives me a lot of freedom to be a little bit off the ones who will have the best experience. They 'the guy who runs the Union." That's not true, or at Amy Klein Rich Davenport the wall—okay, a lot off the wall. least it shouldn't be. Fm the guy whom the students as will take advantage of the positives rather than Jonathan Kreuger Sword: One student I talked to wanted me to complaining and grousing about the negatives. a whole pay to make sure the Union is run the way they Writers: ask you this one: What do you think about the So much of life is in how you decide to act about want it run. While I contribute of myself in that process, Teresa Kunze students on campus? the situations. Attitude is everything, and I'm the students are still in control. Matt Weide! Jamie Bennett Dan: They're the reason I like my job. If it one of the biggest transgressors of that principle, And I have three more words that I want people Stephanie Gruhn Christiana Maier weren't for the good moments, the fun times— to know about the Union: canoes, skis, and tents. (and I know that—but I don't always remember Marcel Kohlmeyer like the coffee house, that keeps me going for it.) So if you ever hear me whining and grousing, Canoes, skis, and tents? What about them? To Adam Engehnann Amity Foster weeks—I might otherwise tire of what sometimes throw a glass of cold water in my face, too. find out, stop by the Union yourself. Soak up some Walter Jones feels like "banging your head against the wall" I've also seen students take initiative and atmosphere, shoot some pool, play darts, and get to 1Doogie Neel
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