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Artists paint hope Sculptor displays show of connections BY BRITTANY LEIKVOLL for spring How do you keep close to a moment that has passed? How do you capture something that is invisible? by Tyler Lehmann Ann Chuchvara, a Michigan sculptor, asks these questions, along with others, through her creations. Her show, titled “what remains,” is an installation of mixed media that will be open in the Te Paske Gallery from Sept. 19 - Oct. 14. “My work addresses the delicate connections that bind us to what is no longer tangible and the elements that exist in the periphery of our daily lives,” Chuchvara said during the opening reception of her show. Her collection is full of delicate, subtle works suspended

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PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW NW alumni Zach Maxon and Mark Alsum are painting a mural on the side of Dove Christian Book Store in downtown Orange City. In case Orange City’s Dutch heritage isn’t already of tulips, this is what it would look like,” said Mark Alsum, abundantly clear, a new mural being painted downtown by who is painting the mural with Zach Maxon. two Northwestern graduates ought to do the trick. Alsum, husband of Steggy resident director, Rebecca Once completed, the 100-by-22-foot mural on the north Alsum, and Maxon both graduated from NW in 2009 with wall of Dove Christian Book Store will feature large, brightly- degrees in art. They were roommates their senior year. PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW colored tulips with a windmill in the background. Northwestern faculty and students view Ann Chuchvara’s art exhbit “If tulips were the size of people, and people were the size See “Tulips” on Page 12 that is now showing in Te Paske Gallery. Newly remodeled RSC four-court area to re-open BY JOLEEN WILHELM traffic flow through the construction 30 years ago, really hard,” Hoegh said. “The nets will prevent balls on,” said Bray. “The curves Northwestern students building again,” said RSC and students are excited to “Now, hopefully we’ll get to from flying everywhere are wider by cutting down will soon be able to both Director Dale Thompson. see the improvements. play in there, and it’ll be a so more activities can be the number of lanes from five practice and play indoors. “More than likely there is “The new track looks better environment.” going on at once without to four, which is nice because The newly refurbished going to be some outside awesome,” said junior Tyler The replacement of the interference.” you don’t feel like you’re four-court area in the RSC is work which will have to be Vermeer. “Before, you just 30-year-old nets which Nick Bray, a senior, got a running in a circle as much.” scheduled to open Sept. 30. done after Homecoming, but looked at it, and it gave you divided the courts is another sneak peek at the new space The renovations were The project, launched in we have our fingers crossed shin splints.” aspect of the upgraded area. and had the privilege of possible through donations. May 2011, involved putting that the four-court area will Jacey Hoegh, a junior, is “It will be nicer for the running on the track. “The courts were 30 years in new flooring, lighting, be completed by then.” excited for the new floors people who want to work out “The cushion on the new old and just needed to be curtains, fresh paint and an This is the first time the and air conditioning. and for the people who want track was nicer running redone,” Thompson said. “A improved heating system. space is being refurbished “In the old space the to use the space for running,” barefoot than running on the donor stepped up and said “It will be nice to have s i n c e i t s o r i g i n a l floors were cement and said senior Teresa Kerkvliet. old track last year with shoes make it happen.”

PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW After the 2011 graduation, construction started for remodeling the mini-gym and four-court area of the RSC, including a new track, netting, heating and cooling system, lighting and a fresh paint job. 2

Fully in love with ’s ‘The Whole Love’ BY KATI HENG opens with the lengthy, yet ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR captivating song “Art of With 16 years of Almost.” It works like an filled with everything from overture for the rest of the soft country spiked with , warning that they’re bits of catchy pop flare, to going to throw in some heavily experimental unexpected hooks, change it and solo, there up just when you think you was little way of knowing can start humming along, and what to expect from Wilco’s keep you in eager anticipation newest album. of what’s coming next. PHOTO BY LINDEN FIGGIE Thanks to full-length After their opening Katy Perry struts the stage in a candy-coated dress. previews released by the anthem, Wilco moves into one Katy Perry’s concert is a dream band, the suspense is over. of the album’s many feel-good BY LINDEN FIGGIE “The Whole Love” brings pop songs. If there is one thing Katy Perry opened her “California Dreams Tour” in back the “The Whole Love” does well, her usual, unique fashion with a spinning peppermint sound, complete with long it’s these upbeat little ditties. dress and a Candyland-themed set. solos that sound almost like “I Might” features a guitar Her Omaha show in the Qwest Center last Friday was an impromptu jam session riff that you’ll be humming a night of creativity and imagination as the pop artist held from a group of guys that for days afterwards, while nothing back. Complete with a flying cloud, fireworks, know each other’s style well. “Capitol City” brings to balloons and water sprinklers, she pulled out all the stops, Yet, there’s a delightful mind some good old Randy more raw than the rest of the “The Whole Love,” coming just short of a Dr. Seuss wonderland. variety in the album’s Newman (composer of Toy album, as if Tweedy is taking although a beautiful and Perry is no stranger to eccentric outfits and eye- lineup—songs range from Story’s “You’ve Got a Friend a few minutes off away from intricate album, may not popping hairdos.Her costumes ranged from an over-large bright, poppy and summer- in Me”). the band to think to himself. please every Wilco fan. rainbow boa draped atop a trailing flamenco dress to life- esque to slow reflective pieces The boys actually break The title track, “Whole Some fans will surely long size peacock feathers and an electric blue wig. that seem to carry so much into a whistle in the optimistic Love,” is a great mixture of for the band’s countrified Many think of bright, bold and bikinis when they hear of weight of the world on “Dawn on Me.” “Born Alone,” all the album’s strengths: sound found in 2006’s “Sky “Katy Perry,” but the playful artist brought a sinister edge their shoulders. despite its dreary lyrics (“I opening like a sweet country Blue Sky,” while others are to her performance. With a dream theme, Perry began The contrast, rather than was born to die alone”), will tune, switching quickly into sure to miss the strength with a nightmare in a butcher shop, to which she sang being an off-putting mix of have you tapping your toes catchy guitar and xylophones their lyrics have carried in underneath large inflatable steaks and yards of sausage ups-and-downs, seems to and nodding your head like for a while and ending with previous albums. links. She darkened her style in a black cat body suit, slitted reflect the reality of life: not a fool. a soft electronic fade out. It’s Nonetheless, “The Whole in the arms and legs. every day can be a catchy The album has its share an up-beat answer to “Art Love” proves Wilco’s strong Perry continued her theatrical journey into a candy land pop tune. There are mournful of stripped down, somber of Almost,” but it’s close to musicianship and ability to where she was lured by enticing brownies that blurred her ballad days as well. songs as well. “Sunloathe,” the end of the album, by adapt to the times. Small vision and discretion. She proceeded with “I Kissed a Girl” It was a wise choice— although featuring bubbly which time you’ll be ready snapshots of Wilco’s previous and other songs that many find questionable, stemming amid today’s trend of and percussion to appreciate its complexities. sounds and phases are from her crazed state of mind. stripped-down folk and patterns, leaves you with a “One Sunday Morning hidden within their newer, Like a Fourth of July finale, Perry ended her concert countless, indistinguishable haunting, saddened feel at (Song for Jane Smiley’s cheerier pop sound, but if with a brilliant explosion. With at least ten quick costume indie-rock groups, their the end. Boyfriend)” closes out the listened to closely, will be changes in “Hot N Cold,” high-flying fireworks and album stands out. It’s a “Rising Red Lung,” a light album with some of Wilco’s easy and pleasing to pick out. sparklers accompanied her sequined body suit and wig refreshing breakaway from and laidback number, works most mournful lyrics to Whether you’re a fan of the for “Firework” and a Hershey kiss bikini top over daisy the typical refrain-oriented effectively by featuring only date. Spanning more than 12 classic Wilco sound, or a new dukes for “California Girls” amid water guns and beach and sing -or play- along songs the lovely voice of lead singer minutes, the song ends the listener, “The Whole Love” balls, Katy Perry had it all. we’ve been getting lately. and soft back-up upbeat album with a state of will leave you pleasantly “The Whole Love” music, and feels lighter and reflection on the past. surprised, if given the chance. Professor Playlist Jon McLaughlin brings the concert to the iPods Feat: Robert Winn BY EMILY BROUWER After over two years of writing songs Favorite songs submitted by favorite professors. “Forever If Ever” is one of those for his new record and struggling to find Discotheque by U2 albums you can put on repeat on your a label, McLaughlin decided to do it all The first time I heard it, I thought of Augustine’s iPod for hours on end, without ever himself. He used his own band, recorded Confessions, and the first several songs capture this text. skipping a song. the songs he wanted and played them Mysterious Ways by U2 Featuring 12 songs about love and how he wanted them to be played. The Every song on this album (Achtung Baby, 1991) is great. heartbreak, including upbeat tracks album was all Jon. In my opinion, it’s a tie for U2’s best album with POP. like “What I Want” and “Without You The end result is absolutely Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 Now,” and emotional ballads such as fantastic—his style and soulful voice Always a highlight when U2 performs it live, which “I’ll Follow You” and “Maybe It’s Over,” shine through undeniably. they do at every concert. Thirty Seconds to Mars has (featuring Xenia from “The Voice”), Jon One of Jon’s main goals in the album a great cover of this song. McLaughlin is back. was to bridge the gap between what Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 With a wide variety of tracks, McLaughlin’s fans heard on his CDs Song about the troubles in Ireland, but U2 has re- McLaughlin shows off his exceptional compared to what they heard at his contextualized it several times over the past 27 years. songwriting skills once again. concerts. By imagining the effect of that this recording demonstrates a true City of Blinding Lights by U2 “Forever If Ever” is McLaughlin’s a certain song on the concert mood, vocalist at his finest. When I saw this live, Bono pulled a boy from the third record, but his other two albums and how the audience would react, he Fans of vocalists such as Kris audience, ran the ellipse with him, and sang the song don’t even begin to compare to this accomplished this goal. Allen, Gavin DeGraw, Elliot Yamin, to him on stage. Fun song. latest release in terms of musicianship. This album sounds more authentic Brandon Heath, Lee DeWyze or David Dance the Night Away by Van Halen McLaughlin himself even has said that than past albums, lacking the feel of an Archuleta, the pop, indie, or piano-rock More cow bell, please! this record is the one of which he is the overproduced record. style music should make sure to check most proud. It can easily and honestly be said out McLaughlin “Forever If Ever.” 3

Fear of Contagion Fall television BY KAMERON TOEWS Beth (Gwyneth Paltrow), We’ve all heard the while Dr. Cheever (Laurence saying that looks can kill, Fishburne) leads the premiere wrap-up but what about a handshake? government’s investigation, A newly mutated disease Alan Krumwiede (Jude Law), THE OFFICE runs rampant across the an anti-government blogger, Season 8 has begun, and despite the departure of a globe, killing millions, in fights to tell his audience his favorite boss, the first episode was impressive. It’s true; director Steven Soderbergh’s version of the truth, Dr. Mears Michael Scott’s awkward moments will be missed. However, newest thriller, “Contagion.” (Kate Winslet) struggles to it’s great to see Andy get a win considering his troubles Once the disease infects its gather data on the disease, with Erin last year. first human host, it takes only and Dr. Orantes (Marion Pam’s pregnancy leads to some great character a few days for the disease to Cotillard) straps on the lab opportunities for her. Her emotional reactions throughout spread internationally from coat to relentlessly hunt for the episode were hilarious. surface to surface. One victim a cure—all in the same 106 A new energy has returned to the show and it’s already quickly becomes four victims, minute film. off to a good start. —By Ashlee Eiseland which turns into 16, then 64 Perhaps that was the and then 256. filmmakers’ goal—there is GLEE Within hours, it’s out of never one central character, In case you couldn’t make it to the “Glee” viewing party control and infecting every one hero, as in most real- in the Fern lounge or missed watching it with other “Glee” continent. The government, world stories. Yet, movie- fanatics, here’s a quick rundown. private organizations and going audiences will miss The music, the drama, as well as the humor was still even a freelance journalist having a central protagonist. there, although many fans missed their favorite characters are busy hunting for a cure. “Contagion” brings little from previous seasons. Despite a season premiere that Amid the chaos, the new to the big screen. The didn’t live up to many fans’ expectations, you can be sure mass graves dug under same story of a rapidly “Gleeks” will continue to tune in to see what’s happening skyscrapers’ shadows and spreading and deadly at McKinley High. —By Amber McNeill around football stadiums disease has already been told. PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW filled with dying people, Halfway through the flick, I Kameron Toews became more conscious of everything he touched NEW GIRL problems begin to surface got bored. after seeing “Contagion.” In “New Girl,” FOX’s latest comedy, Zooey Deschanel from the depths of human If there is one thing three to five times every my way out. plays yet another quirky and confident girl, this time named selfishness and questions “Contagion” did well, it waking minute. In between If offering nothing else, Jess Day. Jess finds herself rooming with three guys after about morality are raised. clearly portrayed the idea that that, we’re touching door the movie should open up the a horrible breakup. There are just too many people touch a lot of things. knobs, water fountains and realization that humanity After exchanging some superficial dating advice and characters for the audience to I became overly conscious of each other.” is so closely connected. It the guys spend some time checking out Jess’s best friend, make a real connection to any what I touched. During the movie, I can weave through every the model, their relationships mature, and they end up of them. It’s hard to follow Winslet’s character, Dr. realized I touched my face. continent in days. becoming a central part of one another’s lives, as with any Mitch Emhoff (Matt Damon) Mears, warns, “The average I touched my popcorn. I Physical distance no sitcom’s characters. —By Brittany Leikvoll deal with the death of his wife, person touches their face touched the door handle on longer separates humanity. UP ALL NIGHT “Up All Night” has some good things going—it My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic stars Christina Applegate (“Anchorman”) as Reagan, a Top BY MICHAEL GUTSCHE people saw coming, however, kind of refreshing-- it’s a non- new mother returning to work, Will Arnett (“Arrested Reality shows 5of the season “ M y L i t t l e P o n y : was the show’s popularity cliché kids’ show,” she said. Development”) as Chris, her stay-at-home husband and 1. The X- Factor Friendship is Magic” is with people outside its target “There’s a little bit of sarcasm Maya Rudolph (“Saturday Night Live”) as Ava, her boss. (submitted by Emily Brouwer) the latest iteration of the demographic of young girls. in the writing.” The problem is, although fans have grown to love Simon Cowell and Paula many-times rebooted and Of all the shows available “[The show is] a great these stars in other shows, they’re not likeable in their roles Abdul star as judges, reinvented “My Little Pony” to the college audience, example of a children’s show on this sitcom. Reagan and Chris regret having to make but we promise it’s not television series and toy lines. young adults are watching that doesn’t just have to be for sacrifices to things they used to love, such as drinking “American Idol.” A n A m e r i c a n - m a d e ponies learning lessons about children,” said junior Toben and swearing, and Ava acts like a cheap and sleazy Oprah 2. The Sing-Off cartoon that premiered in friendship—for what reason? Archer. “There’s a lot in there wanna-be. —By Kati Heng (submitted by Amber McNeill) 2010, the show has received The “My Little Pony” that an 8-year-old wouldn’t It’s like a concert in your praise from critics for its series’ previous television pick up on.” 2 BROKE GIRLS home every week. impressive writing and iterations have always been However, not everyone While hard-hearted Brooklyn waitress, Max, trains new 3. The Biggest Loser humor, as well as its positive soaked with a saccharine who is exposed to the show co-worker, a former millionaire’s daughter, Caroline, the (submitted by Kenzie Larin) moral outlook. happy-laughter-color likes it. two form an unlikely friendship in CBS’s “2 Broke Girls.” Anna Kournikova is the The show follows a young aesthetic. While appealing “ I t ’ s l i k e N a z i While the sitcom sets itself up as a shallow, light hearted season’s newest trainer. unicorn named Twilight to its target demographic, it propaganda,” said senior and, at times, crude piece of entertainment, the dynamic 4. The Amazing Race Sparkle. Twilight is bookish rarely had much in the way Justin Karmann. “It’s full of relationship between an inner-city skeptic and a mansion (submitted by Corinne Vanden and rational, valuing the of character development or promises and colors, but it’s dwelling elite may have the potential to keep audiences Bosch) Contestants race pursuit of knowledge and strong storytelling. all lies.” coming back for another order. —By Kameron Toews around the globe, and it is spending more time studying This reincarnation of “My Whether you like it or not, amazing. than making friends. Little Pony” is deeper. with the impressively varied HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER 5. Dancing with the Stars After being instructed by “It’s more than just and broad fanbase, as well as The upcoming season of “How I Met Your Mother” is (submitted by Amber McNeill) her mentor, Princess Celestia, clever—it’s well-written,” the commercial success of the going to be a Legend, and like the show’s star, Barney Ricki Lake and David to study friendship in a said junior Skylar Tiahrt. show, dents in the perception Stinson, might say, with a side of dary. Arquette are among the small town called Ponyville, “It’s not the sort of humor of “My Little Pony” have The seventh season of “How I Met Your Mother” kicked contestants. Twilight eventually becomes you’d find in ‘Family Guy’ been made. off Monday, Sept. 19. The premiere followed suit with the Next week’s Top 5: part of a small group that or something. It’s a more Maybe these brightly past six hilarious and brilliantly written seasons as a great Fashion Week Highlights is the world’s only chance brilliant, subtle absurdity.” colored little ponies, source for laughs and puns like the one above. submit your favorite photos to stop a magical curse of Freshman Corinne Vanden rainbows and lessons on —By Lisa Walters to [email protected] endless night. Bosch agreed with Tiahrt. friendship are not only for Something that very few “‘Friendship is Magic’ is 5-year-old girls, afterall.

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Flowers in in Flowers 4 5 Cafe Creations

BY BEKAH WICKS The cafe provides hot meals for students on Northwestern’s campus, but many students complain about a lack of variety. In order to help students expand their palate and escape the drudgery of pizza or burgers for every meal, the Beacon is PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW proud to bring you a new series: Cafe Creations. Students leaving chapel on Friday morning are serenaded by the musical stylings of h* Radio, dictated by playlists compiled by Bob Latchaw, Matt Latchaw and Michael Gutsche. We will be bringing you the methods that students, faculty and staff have used to make mealtime at the cafe a more varied experience. For our first installment in this h* Radio tradition continues to serenade series, Chef BJ has offered some of his favorite concoctions. BY GRAHAM KINSINGER numbers to hip-hop to the their window to drown out of the playlist per week,” 1. During the Mongolian Grill on Friday, Chef BJ E a c h F r i d a y a f t e r latest pop songs. the Christmas music which Rajah said. “It would be a lot likes to take beef, celery, onions and broccoli, chapel, campus is filled Freshman Rachelle Cole students can expect every harder to come up with a list mix them together and grill them in the peanut from the apartments to spoke for many students Yuletide season from Zwemer of songs without requests.” sauce. Give it a try this Friday during lunch! the art building by music when she said, “I think it’s Hall. Rajah wants students to blaring from the third floor fun and enjoyable. It adds “ T h i s c o u l d h a v e know that they can submit of Colenbrander Hall. more excitement to Fridays.” happened as many as nearly any song they like. Although Heemstra The legend of this 12 years ago,” said Tyler “We aren’t restricted to Hall was torn down over a p a r t i c u l a r H e e m s t r a “Meerkat” McKenney. “All themes,” he said, “but last year ago, the community it tradition is shrouded in I know is that the h* Radio week I made it easier on housed lives on in the two mystery. Cloudy details has been around as long as myself by putting together Heemstra wings, 3rd West make it difficult to tell a I’ve been at Northwestern.” a 60-song Disney playlist.” and 3rd North, on the third flawless tale about the origins W h e t h e r t h e r a d i o The three expressed that floor of Colenbrander Hall. of h* Radio. originated during that frigid they also act as gatekeepers These wings have carried Although the identities day at the beach or over of a sort. They filter out any over many of the traditions of the men involved are frustration at Christmas swearing, vulgar themes or from their predecessor across unknown, one rendition of carols, h* Radio has Rebecca Black. the Green. the radio’s genesis starts one continued to evolve. Ever since the YouTube PHOTO BY BRIAN BRANDAU Every Friday after chapel winter, when a few former “Back in Heemstra video of Black’s song through most of the morning Heemstrites blasted beach Hall, room 315 was held “Friday” went viral last 2. “Big Blooper”: On hot cookie Wednesdays, and afternoon, a large stereo music from their dorm room. responsible for h* Radio,” year, pranksters have tried Chef BJ’s favorite treat is putting soft serve ice cream between two cookies to form a tasty sand- blasts an eclectic mix of In the midst of the boppy s a i d J u s t i n “ G o o c h ” to get the anthem played on wich. Senior Laura Stralow enjoys her ice cream songs across campus. songs, they announced the Karmann. “It was a three- h* Radio. between peanut butter cookies while senior Northwestern students current weather in Hawaii. man room.” Although the saboteurs Amber Maloney prefers chocolate chip cookies. can enjoy a wide array of Another legend is that a In the old Heemstra have been successful from styles and genres, ranging group of guys in Heemstra building, a large whiteboard time to time, it has never f r o m D i s n e y m u s i c a l merely played music out hung outside of room 315 been included in the where people could write original playlist. requests for that week. The Most other songs are members of 315 would then fair game. Students who compile a playlist to leave on are interested in getting throughout the day. their favorite songs played “We tend to play good all over campus can help music that we enjoy,” said Gutsche and the Latchaw Bryent “Scrappy” Slagter brothers compile the weekly with a smile, “but in all playlist by visiting their honesty, we love it when Facebook page at facebook. people make requests.” com/hstarradio and posting In order to make it onto their request. the playlist, you will need This unplanned tradition to go to the new custodians has continued to broadcast, of h* Radio. even as its prime central Michael “Rip Van Winkle” location was demolished last Gutsche, and brothers, year. Students can expect h* Bob “Rajah” and Matthew Radio broadcasts for some “Gadget” Latchaw live in 3rd time to come. PHOTO BY BRIAN BRANDAU West Coly, room 301. These “h* Radio is just like a hot 3. The “Elvis Style” sandwich: This sweet sandwich three have inherited the task dog,” said cafe worker Ethan is a variation of the unconventional favorite of the of managing h* Radio. “Cockpit” Kleinwolterink. late King of Rock and Roll. Consisting of peanut “We’ve been alternating “You’re not really sure butter, chocolate and marshmallow crème (with PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Every Friday after chapel, music blares from this speaker in Room between the three of us, so what’s inside, but you just raspberries, when available). Junior Tiemen 301 3rd West, Colenbrander Hall. usually one guy is in charge know it’s going to be good.” Godwaldt shows his enthusiasm for this treat. 6 A feather in the cap: New fashion trend comes to Northwestern BY LISA WALTERS PHOTO BY DANIELLE WIEBERDINK Would you ever think that Steven Tyler could start a Laura Bane, Jessica White, Danielle Wieberdink, Rachel Krause, Hannah Olson, Alena Schuessler, Amanda Sliva, Aerin Neely and Tamara fashion trend? Reese enjoy late-night discussion and a meal at one of the two Perkins locations in Sioux City. Believe it or not, Tyler, the rock star of Aerosmith notoriety, is credited as one of the founders of the new hair feather craze. It is unknown what caused Tyler to place the first feather in his hair, but since then, the fashion fad Going the distance has been spreading like wildfire. BY BEKAH WICKS the men consumed over fifty caffeine and a love for God, “We ate there twice in one The feather craze has roots in the fly-fishing industry, Three o’clock on a Sunday of White Castle’s signature life and each other.” day, which was bad for the which is where most of the feathers come from. Stylists morning is an unusual hour sliders, a feat they considered However, gas tanks have body but good for the soul.” have been flocking to bait and fly shops to stock up on all for nine Northwestern men worth the mileage. been stretched and energy Significantly closer to of their feather supplies, causing lots of tension among to be seated around a table “No offense to White drink consumption increased home, Sioux City is one of serious fishermen. at a White Castle restaurant Castle, but it’s pretty even further in the search for the most frequented road A Colorado rooster farm recently told the Seattle Times location in Minnesota. disgusting,” said Hubers. venues even farther away to trip destinations by students that they kill “more than 1,500 roosters each week and still Even stranger than the “It was all about the journey. stimulate the taste buds. on campus who want a taste can’t keep up with salon demand.” unearthly time is the fact We traveled for eight hours In the past, trips have been of the world outside the area. Popular entertainers Selena Gomez, Kesha, Hilary that just four and a half and were there for probably made to Stroud’s Chicken Popular eateries include Duff and Miley Cyrus have all been seen sporting the hours before, the same West 15 minutes.” Place in Wichita, Kan., Hard HuHot, Olive Garden and feathers in their hair. Hall residents left NW after Originally, they had Rock Café in Chicago, Ill., and Famous Dave’s Barbecue. Now that the trend has hit northwest Iowa, it has left spending several hours sitting planned to make the trip last the food courts of the Mall of Perkins is one of the some students wondering what is going on with all the in the grandstands cheering year but were delayed due America in Minneapolis. most popular late-night feathers. on the Red Raiders. to a raging blizzard the week Senior Nathan Kuik d e s t i n a t i o n s f o r N W “I got my feathers when I came back from India this These West men departed they intended to go. remembers going all the way students. Most weeks, at summer,” said Jenni Kahanic, a junior at Northwestern, Orange City with the singular The group got back to to Gus’s World Famous Fried least one group of students who currently sports a hair feather. “I didn’t really realize goal of obtaining a tower of West Hall at 7:30 on Sunday Chicken in Memphis, Tenn., makes a pilgrimage to one of it was a fashion thing until I came here and everyone and those grease-covered pieces morning, crashing from the his freshman year. Kuik went two locations in Sioux City. their five-year-old had one.” of mystery meat placed caffeine pills and energy along with then-freshman Sophomore Hannah Heather Craven, a senior at NW, is another student who delicately between two buns. drinks they had bought Aaron Appel, as well as Olson is one student who has wears one, but was a bit ahead of the trend—Craven got Brandon Ogren, Bradley earlier that night. several West Hall seniors. enjoyed these long-distance her hair feather at the end of last year. Smith, Tyler Gleason, Jeffrey “At the time, you think, He recalled reaching outings with her wing. “I don’t really care that it is a fad. I saw it, and I liked Hubers, Aaron Galloway, ‘This is pretty stupid,’” Memphis at 9 in the morning “It’s something crazy you it,” said Craven. Philip Hilla, Zachary Hankel, H u b e r s s a i d o f t h e and wandering around the can do when you’re young Even NW’s student body president, Ross Fernstrum, Scott Van Ravaansway and experience. “But you look city until the restaurant and able,” said Olson. “It’s had something to say about hair feathers. Jordan Starkenburg traveled back on it and say, ‘That opened at 11 a.m. a good chance to get out of “As a male, with male patterned baldness,” Fernstrum over 230 miles to the burger was brilliant!’ We’ll go just “It was great spending town, free from school and said. “I think feathers in hair are good because it detracts joint in Minneapolis, Minn. about anywhere as long as so much quality time with free from distractions.” from the receding hairline.” While in Minneapolis, we’re together and fueled by upperclassmen,” said Kuik. Olson fondly remembers a recent “Perkins run” where the waiter gave her and each of her friends a straw color- coordinated to the drink they had ordered. “Our waiter was a hoot. They’re way more funny at night,” Olson said. La Juanita is another favorite destination of senior Matthew Bodensteiner and junior Ryan Rydberg. “You don’t go to La Juanita’s for the food; you go for the atmosphere, but the atmosphere’s not that great anyway,” said Rydberg. “Orange City gets a little dry and where are you supposed to go eat? What aren’t you PHOTO BY JORDAN STARKENBURG PHOTO BY TEC SUN going to see in a Mexican Tyler Gleason, Jordan Starkenburg, Jeffrey Hubers, Zachary Hankel, Philip Hillia, Brandon Ogren, Scott Junior Jenni Kahanic wears a feather in her hair, an increasingly Van Ravenswaay, Bradley Smith and Aaron Galloway pose in front the White Castle sign in Minneapolis, restaurant in Sioux City at popular fashion statement on Northwestern’s campus. Minn. after a late-night, long-distance drive in search of something to whet their appetites. 2 a.m.?” 7 Finding a place: Life after the ‘Bubble’ BY STEVE MAHR completing his degree, he F r o m 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 8 , learned the craft of brewing Northwestern’s graduates beer off campus. On a trip to were placed in jobs or Duluth, Minn., White had the graduate school at rates opportunity to sit down with between 95 and 98 percent. Dale, the brewmaster of Lake These days the figure looks Superior Brewing Company. more like 90 percent. Dale encouraged White D e s p i t e d r o p p i n g to send in a résumé. After placement numbers, Bill getting married to Breeann Minnick, director of career Rosenboom (‘11) this past development at NW said, summer, the two moved up “Things are progressively to Duluth to pursue White’s getting better.” dream of becoming a full- However, he stressed that time brewer. the students who have an White said that it’s stressful easier time finding jobs are trying to pay the bills but the ones who are preparing he finds contentment in all through college. brewing and spending his “ F r e s h m e n a n d time with his wife, whom he sophomores should come considers his best friend. in and meet with Kirsten “No social life” is how (Brue),” Minnick said, “Talk Matt Leither (‘09) described about your major and see the difference between NW what you can do with these and his new endeavor— jobs that are available.” medical school. Before PHOTO BY JENNIFER CARLSON Students can look to becoming a full-fledged This past summer, Senior Jennifer Carlson worked with a ministry in Denver called Dry Bones. Dry Bones is committed to serving homeless youth and young adults in the Denver area. Here she is standing with Cheeto, a homeless young adult she worked with this summer. the experiences of those doctor, Leither has four who have graduated before years of school and three “Riding the bus every to become a doctor. that she fell in love with. a membership to 24-Hour them as they attempt to to four years of residency day, I am reminded (why I “Every day I see the Senior Wincy Ho is Fitness,” Carlson said. navigate a slow job market after that. do this),” Leither said. people that need help and hoping to take a few years off Carlson eventually hopes and often uncertain personal Although quitting is a However, it isn’t just the can’t afford it,” Leither said. before she jumps into having that living simply will allow circumstances. constant temptation, Leither prospect of his own mode “In order for me to help a full-time career. her to save up enough money Jared White graduated finds motivation to continue of transportation or the big anyone, I need to finish.” Ho feels she needs more to travel. in December of 2010. While in unlikely places. bucks that compels Leither Likewise, 2009 graduate maturity and more education Senior Bobby James Amy Borchers was inspired before attempting a career. is a Christian education to help. After a stressful time She is from Hong Kong major with a focus on youth trying to have a career in but said that she likes the ministry. The experiences video production, Borchers American lifestyle. he has had at NW and in joined the Youth With A “It’s more laid back,” internship opportunities Mission (YWAM) program. Ho said. “Hong Kong is 7.5 have helped shape his goals At YWAM, Borchers had million people and it gets for post-graduation. Right the opportunity to do focused very competitive.” now he’s unsure if he’ll go evangelism in either China, In the meantime, she somewhere else after NW or India or Cambodia. She hopes to do some musical stay in Orange City. ended up in Cambodia, her composition and perhaps “I feel too young for third choice, and specifically work as in intern in clinics church politics. I need in the village of Bakong. doing music therapy. some maturity, some life “Our base is surrounded “In a city of 7.5 million knowledge,” James said by lots of sex-trafficking people there are only 35 about his choice to wait and prostitution,” Borchers music therapists,” Ho said, before finding a job specific said. “I learned compassion confident that her specialty to his major. to the max.” will be in high demand. However, James said H e r t h r e e - m o n t h Like Ho, senior Jennifer his dream job would be experience there motivated Carlson is hoping to “teaching youth about her to stay longer and pursue gain some valuable life leadership by using the long-term mission work experiences before settling wilderness as a classroom.” in Southeast Asia. After down into adult life. Even though James and his Thanksgiving and Christmas Last summer, Carlson fiancée Natalia Mueller have at home, Borchers will be worked in Denver, Colo., not made solid plans for post- going back again in January. at Dry Bones, a mission graduation, he isn’t worried In the meantime, she organization which works about the future. is experimenting with with homeless teens and “We know lots of people hydroponics—a method young adults on the streets. we can talk to,” James said. of growing plants in She plans to work with This is how Minnick sees mineral-rich nutrient the organization again this students succeeding after solutions without soil— summer but this time by college. PHOTO BY AMY BORCHERS 2009 graduate Amy Borchers walks and enjoys a coconut with a child in a small Cambodian village in hopes of bringing back raising her own support. According to Minnick, called Bakong. Borchers has been doing mission work in Cambodia through the Youth With A Mission some sustainable ideas for “I might work at a coffee “ N e t wo r k i n g i s ve r y (YWAM) program. development in the village shop, live in van and get important.” 8 Football drops second GPAC contest BY TOM WESTERHOLM free things up for him, they “I think there’s been The Raider football team’s are going to keep doing the overconfidence. This team tough loss to Morningside same thing. Obviously, that’s hasn’t earned anything yet,” last weekend was difficult to something we are going to be Achterhoff said. “They can’t swallow, and it wasn’t made looking at.” rely on what happened a any easier after Northwestern Doane kept a stranglehold year ago, on preseason press clashed with upset-minded on the ball, as the Raiders clippings. It needs to be this Doane, who defeated the only had possession for 23 team doing their thing, not Raiders 20-8 in Saturday’s minutes throughout the relying on the past.” game on the road. entire game. Despite all this, both The Raider offense went “We have to give Doane Achterhoff and junior stagnant, especially on third credit. They are a passing linebacker Aaron Jansen, down, where they only team, but when they jumped who led the defense with converted 3 of 14 chances. out to an early lead and saw 11.5 tackles, saw some good NW gained 96 yards of our offense struggling, they things to take away from the total offense throughout. took the air out of the ball defensive end. Sophomore Theo Bartman completely,” Achterhoff said. “Doane came in averaging led the running attack with A few key mistakes hurt 300 passing yards per game. 28 yards on six carries, the Raiders. In the first half, [NW held them to 94]. We while junior Brandon Smith trailing 15-8, NW botched a had a good game plan about PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Junior quarterback Jayme Rozeboom stands in the pocket against Morningside on Sept. 10. Junior Tyler managed just 26 yards on 13 punt and recovered it in the how we were going to cover Klyn and sophomore Theo Bartman provide protection. The Raiders failed to get any offensive rhythm carries. It was an expected endzone, only to be tackled their talented receivers and going last Saturday against Doane. Rozeboom went 13-25 with two interceptions in last week’s game. theme that NW will continue for their second safety of get into good coverage,” catching the football. It tempting for a team with ourselves each and every to see all season. the afternoon. The Raiders Jansen said. really is going back to what playoff aspirations to look week from this point “Teams are smart; they final drive ended with an Both players and coaches we are all about: playing ahead at the implications forward,” Jansen said. are going to do everything interception in the endzone. strongly emphasized the fast, physical football, just of the early season losses, “We can only control what to take [Brandon] out of the W h i l e t h e l o s s t o importance of moving past playing the game the way Jansen says the team can’t we can control.” game early,” said coach Kyle Morningside may have been the losses. it’s meant to be played,” get caught looking at the The Raiders look to Achterhoff. “If you don’t a bit of an issue, there were “We have to get back to the Achterhoff said. conference standings. bounce back against Dakota have a counter move that will bigger mental issues at work. basics—better job of blocking, And while it might be “We need to focus on State this Saturday. Volleyball gets back on track with home win NFL Pick ‘Em BY ALEX HERRINGTON The Raiders finished 2-2 T h e N o r t h w e s t e r n on the weekend. NW defeated Week 3 volleyball team pleased a Oklahoma City in five games vibrant and packed student (25-16, 21-25, 19-25, 25-22, E-mail your picks to section by defeating Briar 15-9). NW then lost the Cliff Wednesday night in Friday nightcap in five sets to [email protected] four sets. Evangel (24-26, 25-23, 26-24, After falling in the first set 23-25, 10-15). Houston @ New Orleans 22-25, NW turned it around “ T h o s e t w o f i v e - NY Giants @ Philadelphia and won three straight (25-21, game matches were so 25-10, 26-24). competitive,” Moret said, Jacksonville @ Carolina “The crowd tonight “which only makes our [Wednesday] helped a team better.” New England @ Buffalo ton,” said freshman Kaitlin On Saturday NW lost to Floerchinger. “The energy Baker (20-25, 22-25, 20-25), Miami @ Cleveland they brought to the gym but finished well with a made the energy on the sweep (25-20, 25-16, 25-14) of San Fran @ Cincinnati court skyrocket.” Benedictine in the final game. NW hit .253 and was led “The last match was the Denver @ Tennessee by junior Jennie Jansen, who most fun I’ve ever had tallied 13 kills hitting .303. in a game. [Junior Danie Detriot @ Minnesota That tied her career high for a Floerchinger] was wired match. Senior Rylee Hulstein and it wasn’t long until Baltimore @ St. Louis added 12 kills and 23 digs. everyone else shared in Senior Kate Boersma added her enthusiasm. This team NY Jets @ Oakland 10 kills of her own. definitely knows how to have Kansas City @ San Diego Kaitlin Floerchinger had a good time,” Moret said. 43 assists, 12 digs and six kills NW hit .194 for the Arizona @ Seattle from the setter position. weekend. Boersma hit an “The passion to win impressive .329 in the four Atlanta @ Tampa Bay was evident,” Kaitlin matches. Hulstein led the Floerchinger said. team in hitting with 2.9 kills PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Green Bay @ Chicago Last weekend the team per set. Senior Rylee Hulstein slams down a kill Wednesday night against Briar Cliff. Hulstein totaled 12 kills on the night and added 23 digs. traveled to Olathe, Kan., to Sophomore middle hitter Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis compete at the MidAmerica Megan Hutson averaged 2 and over one block per set Floerchinger said. Nazarene Invite. blocks per set and totaled on the weekend. The Raiders will have a Washington @ Dallas “This past weekend gave 33 on the weekend. She “We’re coming together chance to push their confernce our team the opportunity to also added 1.7 kills per set. better. It’s a process, and record over .500 against Tiebreaker: Washington @ Dallas - Score improve in many areas,” said Kaitlin Floerchinger lofted we are making good Hastings tomorrow in the junior libero Jaci Moret. up eight assists, two digs progress for sure,” Kaitlin Bultman Center at 3 p.m. 9 Lady Raiders fall late BY MICHAEL SIMMELINK with an aggressive and deadlocked until Central SPORTS EDITOR physical style that the Lady created a one-on-one The Lady Raiders (2-3- Raiders responded well to situation with sophomore 2) fell to Central College in throughout the contest. goalkeeper Ariel Watts, regulation on Tuesday night That tenacious didn’t let found the back of the net by a tally of 2-1. them stay down for long, with two minutes left in Northwestern came out and the Dutch came back regulation to snatch up the firing to start the game,and with a score of their own in late win. sophomore Alyssa Duren the 17th minute to knot the As a team, NW knows a n d s o p h o m o r e A n n game up 1-1. there are things to be Calsbeek put two shots off “They liked to play the improved on. the post in the first five ball in the air, and were “For the most part we minutes. pretty direct,” Dunkelberger played a good possession The Raiders luck changed said. “They looked for their game,” said sophomore when Duren knocked in her target player to start their Gretchen Sutherland, “and third goal of the season with attack a lot.” we had some opportunities an assist from sophomore The Raiders ran into to finish and it would have forward Alli Dunkelberger adversity in the 37th minute been great if they had PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW in the 14th minute. when a dispute arose after a gone in. We also had some Sophomore Johannah Jensen chases down a loose ball against Buena Vista on Sept 14. Sophomore It was obvious NW’s NW shot appeared to cross miscommunication issues Alyssa Duren looks on. Duren scored the goal for Northwestern in their contest with Central on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough as the Raiders fell, 2-1. game plan was to regulate the end line for a goal, but on defense.” the tempo as soon as the the call did not favor the Dunkelberger led the Senior Wendy Hofmeyer put seven on frame. Central feeling confident starting the whistle blew. away side. team with six shots, and got the start in goal, and held a slight advantage in meaningful part of the year. “We were trying to Coming out of the locker Duren was close behind with Watts played the second half. corners, 6-3. “We feel good as a possess the ball and control room, the Raiders cleaned up four of her own. Sophomore Both keepers recorded three The Lady Raiders will team going into conference the game from the start,” meaningless fouls and began Jessica Vanderbaan fired saves and a goal against. travel to Nebraska Wesleyan play.” Sutherland said, Dunkelberger said. to attack more consistently. off three shots from the The Raiders outshot the next Saturday to open their “We’re excited to start the C e n t r a l c a m e o u t The contest remained midfield. Dutch 21-14, and each squad GPAC schedule, and are [conference] season.” Women golfers in strong position after first round at qualifier BY TOM WESTERHOLM Jess Locker tied for 13th place overall after [because] we had the opportunity to be of us because we see all the little things we The Northwestern women’s golf team is posting an 87. in the lead after the first event.” Hoftyzer could have done and easily been right up currently sitting four shots behind GPAC Senior Andria Hinz carded an 89 to tied said. “We took a couple mistakes around there in first,” Wynja said. leader Morningside, thanks in part to some for 15th. Freshman Betsy Wallin rounded the greens, and we had a couple of holes When asked if she felt any pressure from big contributions from a youthful source. out the scorecard by shooting a 97. where we had to say ‘Wow, this is really being a freshman so high on the leaderboard, Freshman Emma Wynja posted a 10-over Coach Harold Hoftyzer was pleased with difficult’ because of the cold, because of the she responded with optimism. 81 for a tie of second place, trailing the leader his team’s all around effort and strongly wind, and because of the course. The greens “Obviously, I don’t want to let the team by three strokes after the first GPAC Qualifier emphasized how well and how hard the seemed like concrete.” down.” Wynja said, “But it’s kind of nice meet at the Ridge in Sioux Center last Friday, team performed. He also saw a ceiling for Team leader Wynja agreed. because people don’t really expect a lot [from Sept. 16. Sophomore Taylor Kline finished them that wasn’t quite reached. “It was very cold and very windy, which a freshman], so it’s just sort of do your best in a four-way tie for sixth, while freshman “It’s tough as we analyze our day, makes it a little harder, but it’s hard for all and see what happens.” Men pick up win in GPAC opener BY ALEX HERRINGTON fashion, there were cards goals were in the second half. With candy canes in their shown to both sides. In the 59th minute junior hands and hot cocoa in their NW managed to play Taylor Biggs one-timed junior cups, the Christmas-themed above the chippy nature of the Mario Garcia’s cross into the Northwestern fans watched game and hold off the Prairie backside of the net for the first their team come away with Wolves’ late scoring attacks. goal of the match. a 1-0 victory over Nebraska Despite the victory, NW In the 78th minute, Wesleyan. wasn’t content with their freshman Leo Sanchez scored The win advanced NW’s level of play. They were into an empty net off a goalie record to 5-2-1, tying last outshot 7-5 in the match deflection. season’s win total. The victory and were out-possessed by With three minutes also put the Raiders at 1-0 in Nebraska Wesleyan. remaining, junior Brandon the GPAC. “We’ve played much Hammack blasted a shot that In the 19th minute, better soccer this season, ricocheted off the left post sophomore defender Justin and we’re not satisfied with into the net. Hammock was Lehman connected on a free how we played,” Lehman assisted by Garcia. kick from nearly 60 yards out said, “but we came away with “It was a model of for the lone goal of the match. the win.” execution that the team “It was a gift from Santa Last Saturday, the squad can look to build off of Claus,” said junior defender traveled to Simpson and going into conference play,” Bryan Duffey. brought home an impressive said sophomore midfielder The contest became 3-0 victory over the Storm. Jason Tessman. noticeably more physical as NW dominated all aspects NW will travel to Sioux the game continued. Both of the game. They outshot the Center next Tuesday to face PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW squads were the recipients Storm 24-10 and maintained rival Dordt, who has put Junior Brandon Hammock starts an attack with a dribble in the midfield, while junior Mario Garcia makes a run off the ball. Hammock, Garcia and junior Taylor Biggs tied for the lead in shots on the of hard tackles as the game possession for the majority of together an impressive 7-0 game, each recording three, but it was a free kick from sophomore Justin Lehman that gave the Raiders progressed, in typical GPAC the match. All three Raider record to this point. the goal they needed for the 1-0 victory. Does African gospel Northwestern TePaske Art Gallery Presents music interest you? AFRIZO is coming Ann Chuchvara Nairobi, Kenya this Friday @ 7:30 p.m. “what remains” in Christ Chapel.

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The dating game Letter to the Editor: BY ISAAC HENDRICKS there will be challenges. I walked away from Lighten up means that We d n e s d a y ’s C a m p u s you can go on a date with Nate Johnston and I agree very strongly on one thing: Lil Jon's lyrics are garbage. Crunk music has been played Conversation feeling that someone and not get married out for six years. Just let it die. three strong points were to them. It means that a girl I don’t believe that we should outright avoid music with a “terrible message.” made. The campus needs to: can talk to a guy without The best popular rappers of today are brilliant, sarcastic and cocky. They would also be considered, if the listener 1. Get real having to worry about what took their words at face value, overwhelmingly negative. They rap about dealing drugs, violence and murder, and 2. Lighten up their wing mates are going to the glorification of selling prostitutes. It's not a pretty picture. 3. Stop talking about other say when they get back. A more discerning listener, however, hears much more than booming 808 beats and lyrics about selling cocaine. people’s love lives. Stop talking about other This listener can hear Kanye West plaintively laying out a confusing world, where a young black man who grew Get real. You don’t have people’s relationships. That’s up with nothing is suddenly presented with everything his heart could desire and begins to feel his soul dying. to get married right out of it. That will help everyone This listener can hear Lil Wayne; a genius of the English language who dances with words like a clever boxer throwing college. If you get married, out a lot. punches—jabbing, ducking, and weaving; stringing on his opponent before he throws an impossibly thunderous punch. it will not be perfect. It will I don’t hate dating. Really. He could hear Tyler “The Creator” whose albums are intended to offend. Upon closer listen, however, it can be not be easy. It’s necessary and important. heard that he uses his low, growling voice and extremely self-aware lyrics to paint a bleak, disturbing and incredibly You’re a person, you have But it doesn’t have to sit on a honest portrait of depression and mental illness taken from the heart of a teenager who never knew his father. flaws, and thinking that pedestal, and it doesn’t have A person who doesn't listen to these artists simply because he is offended by the message is ignoring a key part of another person can complete to be thought of the way it this sentence: these men are artists. They are trying to show you something through a medium. you in a Jerry McGuire kind has been. Dan Haseltine, vocalist of Jars of Clay, wrote a thoughtful article about offensive content in art for RELEVANT of way is foolish. Dating is D a t i n g c u l t u r e o n magazine, in which he said, “We relegate our art to the way we wish the world should be and not how the world a relationship between two Northwestern’s campus does actually is. The only thing that should offend us is art that lies.” persons who have flaws; not have to be scary. Lil Jon is not an artist. He uses his canvas to draw offensive stick figures—simplistic, sexual, gratuitous and ugly. But Kanye, Wayne and Tyler “The Creator” use theirs to thoughtfully create a window into their worlds; one that the listener can use to appreciate, sympathize and better understand a part of the orldw with which they aren’t familiar. Avoiding the need And I, for one, feel that this art is worthy of my appreciation. for a ring by spring -Tom Westerholm BY SHANNON GIER One of the most well-known concepts on Northwestern’s campus is “Ring By Spring.” This is what I expected to hear Beacon Staff about when I attended Campus Conversation on Sept. 21. Contribute to Andrew Lovgren Michael Simmelink I contemplated skipping this particular event, but I was Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor pleasantly surprised when all my expectations were dashed. Linden Figgie Alyssa Currier Laird and Sally Edman, Andrea Donahoe and Corey Kundert the Beacon Editor-in-Chief News Editor presented a few solid points about the dating scene. The Beacon is a newspaper for students Kati Heng Bob Latchaw Laird and Sally Edman pointed out that while many people by students. Here are just a few of the A & C Editor Photo Editor try to follow the guidelines of “Christian dating,” the Bible ways you can get involved. Brian Brandau Emma Lundgren does not specify how we should go about it. - Visit us on Monday nights at 7 p.m. in Features Editor & Dating is, in fact, a newer concept. They also emphasized the basement of Granberg Nate Johnston Jodi Stahl the idea that although many people wait for “The one,” the Opinion Editor Copy Editors truth is, there are probably numerous people in the world - Write in to comment on any articles or The editorial staff For advertising rates that one certain person could have a successful marriage with. to voice your opinion on another topic reserves the right to edit and submissions, e-mail The panel also answered a few questions about God’s will submissions for style, Advertising Manager Julia for dating, offered their opinions on getting out of the “friend - Write us with suggestions for stories clarity and length. Lantz at zone,” and gave some advice on getting up the nerve to talk For next week, write in and let us know [email protected]. to that special someone. what you’d like Northwestern to offer for Online E-mail I found the conversation interesting and fun, and it was students on Homecoming weekend. beacon.nwciowa.edu [email protected] enjoyed by all who attended. 12 Around ‘Westanza’ confuses campus BY GILLIAN ANDERSON the restroom,” Kundert said. “The petting zoo was a Campus Not every resident of West Every time a West resident surprise that only the RD Hall was born on Sept. 19, but saw someone else from West knew about,” said sophomore it certainly seemed like it he yelled “Happy birthday” Aaron Liker. Afrizo Concert on Tuesday. and passed the candle on. To top off the celebration, A birthday party was held However, there were rules Kundert baked cakes for the The Afrizo musical group for everyone living in West when it came to passing the first time in his life. West from Daystar University in honor of the dorm’s candle in chapel. residents had their choice of in Nairobi, Kenya, will be th sharing traditional African 30 anniversary. “We could not go around bacon-chocolate cake or Fruit music in a performance at West resident director passing it through chapel Roll-Up cake. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 in Cory Kundert, explained his every time we saw another “I thought the bacon cake Christ Chapel. Admission reasoning behind “Westanza,” guy from West,” said was awesome,” said junior is free, but donations as the celebration came to sophomore Sheric Hull. Zachary Hankel. are welcome. be called. Other activities celebrating Celebrating everyone’s “We decided to have a Westanza included games, a birthday on the same day 24-hour party instead of meal in the cafe, a candy-filled worked out well for West. RUSH Presents celebrating birthdays every piñata and a petting zoo for According to junior Jacob month,” Kundert said. the whole campus to enjoy, VanDerLinden“How can I not The preview of NW’s spring The event caused confusion complete with llamas, goats think it was great to celebrate production, RUSH, will be PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW held at 8 p.m. Sept. 23-24 around campus as residents and a calf. with all my brothers?” NW grads Mark Alsum and Zach Maxon use their artistic talent to of West were constantly in the Proscenium Theater. paint a tulip mural in celebration of Dutch heiritage in downtown Admission is free on a first Orange City. wishing each other “Happy come, first serve basis. birthday.” Some even Come to watch and enjoy decided to change their student-choreographed Tulips look larger than life birthdays on Facebook. dance performances. FROM PAGE 1 positive feedback. “It took me a minute, “That’s when we fell in “All but one comment has but I figured out it wasn’t love,” Maxon said with a been positive,” Alsum said, everybody’s birthday,” said Medallion Hunt playful smirk. “and that one was from a guy sophomore Mackenzie Larin. The two lanky artists with driving by who said, ‘Not The first birthday event Join the search for the Homecoming Medallion paint smears encrusted in more tulips.’” occurred at midnight when beginning Monday, Sept. their clothes occupy much of Orange City’s Community West residents went outside 26. The winner will receive their time at the wall amusing Betterment Board, the group to yell “happy birthday!” $250. Clues will be available each other. overseeing of the project, However, most students on the SAC Facebook and “The question is, how required the mural’s subject paid little attention. Twitter pages, as well as in many hours have we spent to reflect Dutch heritage. “I have stopped being the cafe. here versus how many have “I have to balance what surprised by the things I we actually worked?” the city wants with what I see on campus,” said junior Alsum said. would like to do as an artist Hannah Biernacki. Submit Events The mural is Alsum and find some way to meld “I just thought they were and Maxon’s first artistic the two,” Alsum said. pulling a prank on someone Submit your campus happenings and events to collaboration, and the project To express both Dutch by yelling really loud to wake the Beacon for inclusion in has come with its fair share heritage and his own artistic them up,” Larin said. this column. Submissions of challenges. style, Alsum combined tulips Throughout the day, a should be 50 words or less “Early on, before we with a bold-colored, high- 36-inch candle was passed and be e-mailed to started painting, it was all contrast design. He submitted between residents of West. [email protected]. problem-solving,” Alsum his proposal to the Betterment “They had to take it PHOTO BY BOB LATCHAW Sophomores Jordan Starkenburg and Eric VanDerLinden and junior said. “It’s not like a small Board in early June. everywhere with them: To Zach Hankel pet goats at the petting zoo brought to campus to painting where you can just “Like any public work, class, to chapel and even to celebrate West Hall’s birthday party. go with the flow.” it’s meant for the public to “It’s so big, you can’t even enjoy,” Alsum said. “When see what you’re doing until it’s February and 20 below, RUSH Presents showcases student choreographers Chapel you stop painting and back people can see tulips and have BY MEGAN RUSTAD up 40 feet,” Maxon said. hope for spring.” Since school began, students have been anticipating and working to put together RUSH Monday Alsum estimated the An artist since childhood, Presents, a preview version of Northwestern’s larger-scale spring dance production. wTitus Baraka, mural is three to four times Alsum credits his liberal arts After weeks of preparation, RUSH Presents will take place at 8 p.m. Sept. 23-24 in the Uganda larger than any painting he education at NW for much of DeWitt Theatre Arts Center’s Proscenium Theater. has done before. To guide his artistic growth. Admission is free on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are expected to fill up quickly. their paint strokes, Alsum “What I loved about NW More than 100 students have worked in the weeks since school began to showcase nine Tuesday and Maxon drew a grid on was that I took classes in dances. There are 74 dancers and four choreographers, all of whom have put many long wChapel Music Team the wall that corresponds to art as well as other subjects, hours into this production. a grid on their design. and I saw the connection,” The student-led production is headed by junior Morgan Stahl, sophomore Amalia “Right now, it’s kind of Alsum said. “Had I only Vasquez, sophomore Jackson Nickolay and senior Dan Sikkema. RUSH Presents gives new Wednesday like a big paint-by-number,” studied art, I still would have students a chance to see what RUSH is like. wThe Rev. Doug Alsum said. “Once we get to gotten a good education, Senior choreographers Christine Roy, Amber Maloney and Lynda and Heather Piatt have the refining stage, then it will but I wouldn’t have seen the been given the opportunity to “exhibit more dance styles and ideas” through RUSH Presents. Van Aartsen, Ireton be more like real painting.” connection art has with the Unlike RUSH, there were no auditions for RUSH Presents. Instead, dancers for this fall wSpanish chapel Alsum estimated the rest of the world.” performance were specifically asked to dance by the choreographers. mural is approximately 60 According to Alsum, the RUSH is unique in that it is open to people at all levels of dancing. Beginners and veterans percent complete. He expects planning and problem- alike learn the same dances together. Friday to finish it in mid-October. solving skills that art “I would recommend RUSH and RUSH Presents to anyone,” said sophomore Kippen wCharlie Contreras, So far, the mural has involves are applicable to Larson-Gulsvig, who is dancing in RUSH Presents. “It’s so much fun, even if you think you Class of ‘83 received almost completely many disciplines. are a terrible dancer.”