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October 4, 2019 Volume 93 - Issue 2 Post-grad friends reunite in new roles TWO RDS SHARE MORE THAN TITLES IN COMMON

CAMBER HERRIG PUBLIC RELATIONS

Four of the six resident directors at Northwestern have earned their master’s through Taylor University’s higher education graduate program in Indiana. This goes for Caylan DeLucia and Jason Katsma, the new resident directors for Stegenga Hall and North Suites respectively. However, DeLucia and Katsma’s journeys were inter- twined before working at NW. DeLucia grew up in Indiana, attending Huntington University for her undergrad in social work, followed by earning her master’s in higher education and student development from Taylor. Katsma, of Boise, Idaho, is a ’14 alum of NW, grad- uating with a degree in mathematics and an education endorsement. He taught at MOC-Floyd Valley for one year, worked as an admission counselor for NW for two years and then made the decision to continue his aca- demic career at Taylor University – in the same program as DeLucia. PHOTO COURTESY OF NWC “I wondered if there was a job for me in the dorms,” Jason Katsma, left, and Caylan DeLucia are the new resident directors of North Suites and Stegenga Hall, repectively. Katsma said. “I liked teaching, but what I was teaching and ultimately becoming good friends. without knowing the RD position for the suites would be wasn’t what I was hoping for. I loved math, but I wanted to teach more about how you live and how you’re DeLucia knew she wanted to work for a Christian opening. He had told her, “Well, it’s a really great school. faithful in day to day life.” school, and she had been scouting the Association for “That’s all he said, and that phrase would not leave In Indiana, DeLucia and Katsma were the only two in Christian Student Development job board. She men- my mind.” DeLucia said. “I felt the Lord was nudging the program to share the same boss, along with being in tioned this job opening to Katsma, but she had her doubts me to apply.” the same classes, experiencing life together for two years because it was in Iowa. Katsma encouraged her to apply, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Who gets called when the fire alarms go off? Gary

JELTEMA LEAVES LASTING Van Peursem says that it has IMPACT ON NW been a great experience working with Jeltema, and that it is RACHEL KOERTNER clear how dedicated Jeltema PUBLIC RELATIONS is to his job. Since Jeltema has been here for so long, he knows Beloved Northwestern em- the ins and outs of the buildings ployee Gary Jeltema is retir- and all the wiring. ing after 30 years of serving the “He will be deeply missed with school and its people. his knowledge and history with For years, Jeltema has worked the college,” Van Peursem said. for the college as the supervisor According to Van Peursem, of maintenance services helping Jeltema’s dedication to his job with the mechanical and electri- and to the school was very evi- cal services around campus. He dent, as he spent a lot of time is responsible for all the heating on campus, including late-night and cooling on campus and is in hours checking in on things, and charge of all the fire safety sys- even doing so on the weekends. tems, including the fire alarms. “He loves the students and Jeltema says that this has been a loves the college,” Van Peursem great place to work, but that he is said. “It would be hard to find ready to give up the responsibili- anybody more dedicated to his ties and being called at all hours. job than Gary.” As he is in charge of all the Van Peursem is not the only fire alarms, he is also in charge one with good things to say of turning them off at the early about Jeltema. Scott Simmelink hours of the morning. For those doesn’t work at NW anymore, PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MOODY residents in Stegenga who are but he worked here with Jeltema Gary Jeltema has been a supervisor of maintenance services and is also in charge of turning off the fire alarms. dragged out of bed by the fire for close to 30 years, and prior alarms, Jeltema is to thank for to coming to the college they “Gary is a great guy, very out whether it be with energy great guy,” Simmelink said. making the dorms livable again. worked together for indepen- dedicated, always willing to management or if something Grounds supervisor Ward dent contractors. come back to campus to help broke in the kitchen – just a CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

MOVIE REVIEW

TO THE STARS Pitt’s character is in ev- sion for Earth’s future is Speaking of sound, ery scene except for the a unique take on com- Lorne Balfe composes a MATTHEW AGUILAR occasional zoom-outs to mercial space travel. He score that is unnotice- PSYCHOLOGY see James Gray’s vision uses this vision to his able, yet needed. Space of the solar system. This advantage by putting movies today try to live How many space sets the audience up for together a story that will with the facts of reality movies will it take for a close-up of Pitt’s act- define the way humans and stay true to “there humans to believe that ing, proving that he is will live in the universe. is no sound in space.” there is no extraterres- not out of his prime yet. I mention Ruth Negga However, Balfe’s score trial life? And if there Since Pitt is in every because she’s important doesn’t distract the au- is, will films ever be ac- scene of the film, there to Pitt’s character de- dience and brings to- curate in their depiction are not very many sup- velopment. She doesn’t gether different moods of new life forms? These porting actors to lift his miss a beat because the that correlate well with questions are just a few performance. But there lead helps her character the story. Music is an that “Ad Astra” attempts is slight help that comes find her part in all of his important aspect in the to answer through a from Donald Suther- madness. However, not development of a film, calm-minded character land and Ruth Neg- everyone could live up and Balfe’s work makes played by Brad Pitt. ga. Sutherland’s days to par with Pitt as Tom- the audience think he Roy McBride (Pitt) in the movie industry my Lee Jones’ character worked non-stop. lost his father when he are numbered, and the loses all momentum on Despite the strengths was young. The grief movie hints at his last- Pitts’ story. of “Ad Astra,” the movie never set him back, ing reputation with his Jones’ character has does have its faults. One however, as he became short script. Sutherland trouble expressing his of these includes Jones’ an astronaut, following helps Pitt’s character importance in a film performance. However, the main fault is Gray’s in his father’s footsteps. navigate a treacherous about father and son, attempt to try to turn The movie portrays the mission that leads him leading Pitt’s character relationship between the movie into some- to the unknown. to do all the heavy-work thing bigger; instead, he father and son in an un- Space is an unknown in acting. It sounds like made the movie lose its fortunate story that in- of infinite area, yet the Pitt could earn an Oscar rhythm. Nonetheless, volves love and loss, and humans of Ad Astra are for his leading perfor- his storyline is one that PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES knowing you are never attempting to uncover mance, but it’s too early many adult audiences alone in the universe. every inch. Gray’s vi- to say. will relate to.

Artist’s third album breaks out of typical genre

MUSIC REVIEW BAND MATURES IN record is glamorous, futuris- a dance club banger, “Click” THIRD ALBUM tic and extremely danceable. has unsettling moments sur- Categorizing the album by rounding braggadocios verses KELSEY EPP genre is not an easy task. The from Kim Petras and Tommy ELEMENTARY EDUCATION music does, however, incor- Cash, and “White Mercedes” porate aspects of the hyper is a tearful ballad that high- Charli XCX tells her listen- sugar rush pop of 100 gecs or lights Charli XCX’s falsetto. ers exactly what they are in for Dorian Electra. She accomplishes quite the with the opening lyric of her This hyper sugar rush pop feat: creating an album with a September release, “Charli”: “I sound works, because the un- sonically cohesive theme while go hard, I go fast / And I nev- derlying instrumental never keeping each track distinct. er look back.” Bouncy synth gets too messy. The instru- The album touches on top- chords surround these lyrics mentals fill the track with a ics like feelings of inadequacy, as they set the tone for Charli meaty bass, rich synths and nostalgia for a better time and XCX’s newest album. Charli XCX’s vocal. The bass regrets about past relation- It does go hard, and it does and synth are never fight- ships. Thematically, the first go fast. Once the pounding ing each other for attention. five tracks have an upbeat drums enter the opening Rather, they complement sound, but lyrical undertones track, it is easy to forget about each other nicely. hint at a more emotional sec- Charli XCX’s past work. This A lesser artist would be ond half of the album. album exceeds the expecta- drowned out by these bom- “Next Level Charli” sets the tions set by a historically av- bastic instrumentals, but tone of the album, “Gone” erage pop career. The album is the production on Charli builds on this musical founda- PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES front loaded with pop bangers XCX’s vocal combined with tion while detailing the feeling that demand to be blasted so her strong voice cut through of insecurity in a large crowd of hiding ones’ problems. The abuse: “I take all of these blue themes of the record. loud they might lead to pre- these instrumentals to create and “1999” is a nostalgic, album’s tone shifts, but the and yellow pills / But nothing Charli’s combination of mature hearing loss, and its a rich sound that is easy to get modern pop banger. These quality of the sound does not seems to last like you.” The adventurous production second half contains some of lost in. three tracks are high water- suffer for it. set list closes with more ex- and authentic lyrics come the artist’s most personal mu- The album’s tone shifts marks on the album. sic to date. “Thoughts,” “Blame It perimental instrumentals on together to create one of the throughout the track list, but The first five tracks act to The album’s first half is on Your Love” and “White “February 2017” and “2099.” best pop albums in recent shield listeners from the less saturated with glittery, sug- it never fails to feel cohesive. Mercedes” detail the stages Aside from “Shake It,” each memory and the best pop ary synths, underscored by a Aspects of tracks bleed into upbeat side shown on the al- of failing relationships, cul- song on the album is fan- record of 2019 so far. booming bass that rumbles each other, but each song feels bum’s second half, mirroring a minating in her experience tastic, and each contributes to create a full sound. This distinctly its own. “1999” is common defense mechanism trying to cope with drug to the musical and lyrical ARTS & CULTURE 3 Ragtime orchestra gives fresh sound to silent classics

TOURING GROUP The Peacherine Ragtime we don’t have the opportuni- VISITS ORANGE CITY Society Orchestra will be play- ty to see here in Orange City ing ragtime hits to accompa- very often.” JADEYN VELTKAMP ny various spooky silent films As stated in a news re- PUBLIC RELATIONS starring the famous Charlie lease from Orange City Arts, Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy and “Peacherine Ragtime Society Fall break is almost here! Buster Keaton. Features in- Orchestra has been praised For students sticking around clude “The Adventurer,” “The for its work to preserve and for the weekend, head to Prai- Haunted House” and “Habeas share America’s rich musical rie Winds Event Center on Corpus.” The orchestra will history through tours around Friday, Oct. 11 from 7:30-9:00 be playing the original scores the United States to bring au- p.m. for some “Spooky Si- that historically accompanied diences concerts and silent lents.” This event will kick off the films along with other film programs.” the 2019-20 season of Orange ragtime tunes. The Peacherine Rag- City Arts, a nonprofit dedi- Guests are encouraged to time Society Orchestra cated to bringing arts into the channel their inner Gats- was founded by their con- community and supporting by by dressing along with ductor, Andrew Greene, local talent. the Roaring ‘20s theme. in 2010 when he was a Tickets are $12 for stu- So, students pull out some freshman at the Univer- dents, this includes college headbands and suspenders sity of Maryland. Now PHOTO COURTESY OF PEACHERINE RAGTIME SOCIETY ORCHESTRA WEBSITE students, and $18 for other and get ready to jump into proclaimed, “the premier Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra poses for photo at Avalon Theatre adults. Tickets can be pur- a distant age of prosperity American ragtime ensem- chased at the door or ahead free from writing papers and ble” by the Washington of time by calling (712) 707- studying for exams. Post, the Maryland-based from the late 1800s and Records and currently have season of Orange City Arts 6514 or visiting their web- Wesley Ruden, general group has performed at early 1900s. With ar- four albums out. More in- “Seeing is Believing” offers site. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. manager of Prairie Winds, venues like The Kenne- chive access of over 15,000 formation about the group five other performances where guests can participate said, “I’m looking forward to dy Center, The American scores, they play every- can be found by visiting later throughout the year. in some pre-show events the event in general. It’s so Film Institute and The Li- thing from George Ger- their website at peacheri- To learn more about these and even make a themed unique to have a silent movie brary of Congress. shwin to Irving Berlin to neragtime.com events visit the Orange craft before the perfor- being played to the tunes of a The orchestra prom- Scott Joplin. The group If you can’t make this City Arts Council’s website mance begins at 7:30. live orchestra. It’s something inently performs music also records for Rivermont performance, the 2019-20 at orangcityarts.net.

Art exhibit sure to keep you looking

ARTIST INSPIRED BY together in its own space, so Kochen has known since “WHERE’S WALDO?” yeah, it’s all done in a uni- he was young that he want- fied aesthetic.” ed to be an artist. The de- ALLISON WHEELER Kochen views his artwork cision to study and create GRAPHIC DESIGN as a giant puzzle where each art came naturally and Ko- painting he creates is a chen felt as if he didn’t real- As you walk into the Te small piece of that puzzle. ly have a choice as to what Paske Art Gallery here on When it comes to creating he would be when he grew Northwestern’s campus art, Kochen’s inspiration is up. He even wrote about anytime between now and to create beautiful, fun and growing up and being an Nov. 1, you may think you enjoyable work. artist in a book he made for have landed in a “Where’s The artwork featured in a school assignment when Waldo?” book. This state of Kochen’s exhibit is intricate he was nine. mind is not by mistake. and complex which ex- “In it I wrote, ‘I want to Mark Kochen, the fea- plains why Kochen has put be an artist or a paleontolo- tured artist in the gallery, so much time and energy gist, and if I pick artist, I’m gives credit to Martin Han- into his pieces. going to paint dinosaurs.’” ford, the creator of “Where’s “I work endlessly on art. Although Kochen fo- Waldo?” as one of the inspi- One painting ends and an- cuses on creating paint- rations for his artwork. other seamlessly begins,” ings, he also enjoys creat- “I have always been he said. ing sculptures. drawn to the kind of mate- Kochen shared that he “I love building things,” PHOTO BY RACHEL KOERTNER rial where you can look at it struggles with time man- he said. “If I can pull Mark Kochen’s artwork is displayed in the Te Paske Art Gallery a million times and always agement when it comes to away from painting, I find something new,” Ko- being an artist. He is always build sculptures.” Amidst the joys and strug- a theme, pick an aesthetic, cated in the Korver Visual chen said. trying to find a balance be- Kochen even has ideas gles of studying and creat- subject matter or whatev- Arts Center. When looking at Ko- tween creating art and his and prototypes for public ing art, Kochen has some er. Define parameters and The exhibit will be up chen’s artwork, it is clear life apart from that. sculptures if he can find words of encouragement work as hard as you can to until Nov. 1. For more that he embraces a graph- “The clock seems to move people to fund them. and advice for art students explore every facet of it.” information about Mark ic style. Although, he does faster when I’m painting, so Kochen graduated from There is still plenty of at NW. Kochen and his artwork, enjoy exploring and playing there’s never enough time Iowa State University. He “Narrow the focus of time to go and explore with other styles at times. in the day to get it all done,” knows what it is like to be your creative output,” he Kochen’s paintings in the please visit www.markko- “Everything I do belongs Kochen said. an art student in college. said. “I advise you to pick Te Paske Art Gallery lo- chen.com. FEATURES 4 New faces from new places join NW WIDE INVOLVEMENT ence and theatre. FROM NEW FRESHMEN Natalie Wheeler is an ad- missions counselor for the LIZZY JOHNSTON college who works with stu- PUBLIC RELATIONS dents in Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and states Every fall on campus on the East Coast as well as in brings new faces from new the southeast to recruit future places. These new students NW students. bring different talents, ideas, For the freshmen class this goals and personalities. The year, she noticed students were class of 2023 currently has 293 looking for a place to grow in students ready to learn and be their academics and faith; they involved throughout campus. wanted a place where they had The freshmen class not multiple opportunities to be only represents most of the involved and meet new peo- nation, but also countries ple. Students were also focus- worldwide. They are involved ing on how their degrees here in diverse extracurricular could prepare them for the activities, and are studying real world. to get degrees in majors all “As far as their thoughts across the board. for after college go, medical The majority of the class fields come to mind and so comes from the Midwest and does missions,” Wheeler said. states close by. However, a Academics is a major part few students decided to come of college, but there’s more to a new country and buckle to college life than constant down in Iowa for their college studying. There’s something years—there is one student for everyone to get involved in, COURTESY OF NW MARCOMM each from the Netherlands, Students, with high hopes for the school year, are given high-fives by professors as they walk out of chapel during even new freshmen. the first week of school. Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Ger- Jadeyn Veltkamp is a fresh- many and Austria. man public relations major Sixty-four percent of the from Orange City. She decided she hopes to get connected in going to a Christian college she gets out of college and students are athletes, and 17 to come to NW after seeing a different campus opportunities, and decided on NW. starts looking for a job. percent are involved in the promotional video by the col- and fill leadership positions she “I thought it would be good Every member of this arts and music. Accounting, lege on her visit day. sees upperclassmen in. to be around others who love year’s freshmen class has goals, Jesus as much as I do and want biology health professions “It got me—it just looked “Doing leadership would and are already contributing to talk about it,” Herrig said. and secondary education are like so much fun,” Veltkamp said. be a really good thing to look their gifts to the campus atmo- Before she graduates, While on her tour, she also back on,” Veltkamp said. sphere. While they come from the majors where the most she has the goal of speaking Camber Herrig is also in all different places, they’re ex- freshmen enrolled, but stu- noticed the support and com- in praise and worship for at dents are also studying in the munity of the campus as she her first year. She came from least one night. As she goes cited to become a part of the humanities such as art, reli- saw people interacting with Wall Lake to study writing and through college, she also NW community. Welcome to gion, business, political sci- each other. In her years at NW, rhetoric; she liked the idea of hopes to network for when NW class of 2023! Post-grad friends reunite in new roles FROM PAGE 1 hall: Flapjack Friday, but at 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays. After DeLucia applied, “I hope all the women feel dean of residence life Marlon seen, known, heard and loved Haverdink called to let her know through my interactions with they received her application. them and the RAs interactions He would be in touch and pray- with them,” she said. ing for her during this time. Katsma has similar goals for DeLucia remembers running to North Suites. Katsma, saying she wanted to work for Haverdink. “I hope the guys realize they After DeLucia applied, the are not alone. It’s cool to care RD position for North Suites deeply about something other opened, so it seemed fitting that than sports, and I hope to point Katsma would apply. Katsma ad- people toward Christ,” he said. mits that it was weird to come Katsma enjoys the fact that back to his alma mater, but ulti- North Suites is a smaller hall, so mately it was the right move for their events can have an attitude him and his wife, Alexia. of spontaneity to them, such as “It felt like coming home. It going to a Twins game on a whim. felt right,” Katsma said. “I wouldn’t want to do any- “When they offered me the thing else right now or be any- job, I didn’t even have to think where else. Northwestern is a about it. I said, ‘Heck yes, I’m really great school – Jason was in,’” DeLucia said. right,” DeLucia said. DeLucia and Katsma packed up their lives in Indiana and The two are excited about shared a UHaul to Iowa. this new season in life, and DeLucia is thriving in her it makes the transition even PHOTO SUBMITTED new role at Stegenga. She already smoother having a familiar face DeLucia and Katsma bring their shared experiences from previous schooling to their dorms as they prepare for a started a new tradition for the on campus. new year as resident directors. FEATURES 5 Combining business and theology GOD’S PLAN BRINGS ership, which publishes a variety SONG TO NW of journals, research, theories and poetry in the field of ser- CAMBER HERRIG vant-leadership. WRITING AND RHETORIC Even after this long list of accomplishments, something Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song’s was still missing in Song’s life. journey to Northwestern started “I’ve always wanted to use with a mistake. my learning in theology. I have The new business and eco- always wanted to work in a Chris- nomics professor grew up in tian environment,” Song said. northern China where she received her bachelor of science She began searching for a in communication engineering new job. and master of transportation While in Oregon, Song stum- planning and management from bled upon a job opening at NW. Dalian Maritime University. She applied for it thinking it She worked in the information was an opening at Northwestern technology field for 15 years as Christian University in Eugene, operation director in charge of Oregon. A friend had pointed out the operation service center and her mistake. marketing department. “I already had the applica- Once Song came to the Unit- tion ready, so I thought ‘I better ed States, she and her daughter just send it,’” Song said. settled in Oregon where Song Song went through the first earned her second graduate de- and second round of the inter- gree, a master of divinity, from views, but she still wasn’t sure George Fox University and her about a college in Iowa. She Ph.D in leadership studies from didn’t make her decision un- PHOTO BY KILEY MEEDER til a couple from Song’s church Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song looks forward to the contributions her students make in class, along with seeing God’s Gonzaga University. plan for her at NW. In the midst of earning her in Oregon checked in with her degrees, Song taught at George about the job search. Lo and be- doesn’t make sense to me, but he she can combine her areas of ex- creativity. “I collect all their Fox in project management and hold, those friends happened to works in humorous ways. North- pertise in business and theology, posters,” she said. “I will hang theology, and she worked as a be Drs. Bruce and Di Murphy. and she found that here. Song them up during the final week, Bruce served as NW’s eighth western highly values the integra- data analyst for the National Sci- says the transition to NW was so we can walk through a semes- president for seven years before tion of faith and learning, so that ence Foundation’s ADVANCE, easier than expected. She appre- ter’s work of creativity.” retiring in 2007. Both of the part I consider an opportunity for a project to promote gender ciates the energy and work eth- “I hope to find a place to Murphys spoke to Song about myself. It allows me to bring to- equality in STEM professions. the wonderful people on the ic the students in her class put flourish,” Song said about her In addition to this, she is the campus, and she was sold on the gether two different backgrounds forth in their undergrad studies. goals for NW. “I hope to contrib- associate editor of The Interna- job after that. of myself,” Song said. One characteristic of her ute to not only my field, but also tional Journal of Servant-Lead- “I feel like God has a plan. It Song has desired a job where students Song enjoys is their to the students at Northwestern.”

PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MOODY Gary Jeltema poses by a fire alarm to express the major involvement he’s had with the fire systems across campus over his 30 years at NW. However, it wasn’t just maintenance department,” Who gets the other people that ben- Jeltema said. “They have efitted from Jeltema’s time become like family to me.” at NW, but Jeltema himself This does not mean benefitted as well. called? this is the last time Jeltema He says that this FROM PAGE 1 school has been a great will see the people here that place to work, and that he he has grown so close to. Simmelink also served enjoys the people he works Jeltema says he is go- with Jeltema on the fire de- with. Jeltema says he will ing to stay around town partment for over 25 years. miss being around all the after retiring because he “He is a very dedicated people that he has gotten has a granddaughter that citizen,” Simmelink said. to know. attends NW. Still, he does It is clear that both “I will miss the great Simmelink and Van students we have here hope to travel a little and Peursem have glowing would like to do some vol- things to say about Jeltema on campus and the great from their time working people I have had to work unteer work. His last day of with him. with on campus and in the work is Friday, Oct. 4. OPINIONS 6

Top 6 Why do it today when you can do it tomorrow?

things every verse becomes impossible because I I believe that God has given this am able to convince myself that I am application of knowledge and the use freshman too busy to read it but not too busy of resources that are at our finger tips to watch a five-minute YouTube video to help with human needs and to solve should know every morning. every day problems. I grew up with the phrase of, “Why Technology is one where someone is not live in the now instead of the then?” able to communicate God’s miraculous This was referencing the uses works to the world. But we must be able of technology. I still remember my to first take a time out from technology very first cell phone. It was a white to see what miraculous work God has 6. flip phone with a dial on the bottom. done in the world. The best moments in my life (and I would argue in yours as Utilize your Advisor Ben Henker Then I upgraded to a black and orange Elementary Education keyboard phone. I was on cloud nine at well) are the moments that I forgot my They are here to help guide you that time. I was able to text my friends charger or when my phone died being through the complicated mess he title of this article was or call people. that I would not have to continually that is your college schedule the quote for my final year Now, it is hard to find a flip phone wonder if I missed a text or something of high school. Though it and to think of a time where I did not going on at home. T My challenge to those that read seemed like a joke back then, I feel that have a smart phone. But how hard would it is a surreal moment now in our lives. it be to forget our phones in our room this article is to think how often you I think a lot about things like, I can and spark conversation with the person spend your day on your phone or using do it tomorrow because I am too busy next door in the dorm or residencies? some form of technology. Time yourself 5. today or I don’t want to do it today. To fully understand what is going this week and see how long you spend Why should I study for this test when I on with someone’s life, we must looking at a screen every day. You don’t have to have an hour before the test to study? I converse with someone in a face-to- Yes, Mario Kart just came out on our rush you major decision will read the Bible later. face conversation instead of screen- phones, but I challenge you to rethink It is easy to download daily verses to-screen. Though technology is now how you would like to use the technology Take your time figuring out on my phone, but trying to convince running our lives and it has become that you own. Is it for entertainment or what is right for YOU, not what is myself to take 30 seconds to read that hard to think of a time without it, is it used to better God’s kingdom? popular or easy

4. You should pay attention to impeachment Learn to spend/save your money wisely Saving money will set you up well President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky offense. However, the transcript is not a on July 25. The complaint claims that smoking gun. There is an allusion to a quid for the future as well as help you Trump was abusing his power to solicit aid pro quo within the transcript but not enough afford those ridiculously expensive from a foreign country for his re-election overt evidence. The lack of rock-solid proof textbooks campaign. If true, this is not only troubling, explains why the hearings are being held but an impeachable offense. and why the Trump administration officials As soon as the complaint was released are being subpoenaed to testify and release to Congress, immediate outrage over the more information. President’s actions ensued. To quell the We don’t know exactly how this drama 3. outrage, the Trump administration released will unfold, but these hearings will probably a transcript of the call. This transcript last at least until Thanksgiving. A lot can Participate in Dorm was not an actual transcript but rather happen in that span of time. Events Noah Karmann a summary on what transpired during If the hearings go well for the Democrats, From volleyball outside to late night Politcal Science the call. By releasing this transcript, the they will probably be able to impeach Trump administration hoped to put an Trump, but there is almost no chance that La Juanita’s runs, dorm events are or only the fourth time end to the questions against his actions. the Senate will charge him. This exact same the best way to make lasting in American history, an However, the transcript substantiated scenario happened to President Bill Clinton friendships in your residence impeachment inquiry is being the whistleblowers claims.Hence why the in the 90s. The House of Representatives launchedF against the Presidency. Democrats immediately launched an official impeached him, but the Senate acquitted The process of impeachment impeachment inquiry against Trump. him of any wrongdoing. is complicated and confusing, but There is still a dispute as to the I believe this will be the same outcome of nonetheless, having a basic understanding criminality of what Trump said in that these hearings. The more pressing question 2. of what is going on is vital for the health of phone call, but he undeniably asked is how this will affect the outcome of the our democracy. Zelensky for help investigating one of 2020 election. This could backfire hard on Use a planner Many house Democrats have been his opponents. Specifically, Trump asked the Democrats and fuel Trump’s re-election. Staying organized is key now calling for the impeachment of Donald Zelensky to work with Trump’s personal Or it could help them win the election. But that you are on your own. A Trump since the Mueller investigation. lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and the attorney no matter what happens, someone is going planner will make that task so These calls, however, have found little general, William Barr, to “get to the to lose, and the stakes are extremely high. much easier traction even within the Democratic party. bottom” of corruption claims against If my suspicions are true, this Only a few outspoken ongresspeople called presidential candidate Joe Biden. This was impeachment drama will only further define for the president’s impeachment. But after done just days after Trump blocked a 400 the divide that exists in our highly polarized the whistleblower’s complaint against million-dollar aid package to Ukraine. country. There is already extremely President Trump was released less than a House Democrats are claiming that troubling rhetoric spawning from both sides week ago, support for impeaching him is Trump used this conversation as a quid pro in response to the impeachment hearings. If overwhelming in the Democratic party. quo. If Zelensky helps Trump’s people, the this troubling rhetoric continues to worsen, 1. This whistleblower’s complaint, promised aid would be delivered. If true, this America, not the Democrats or Republicans, Manage your time well originally filed on Aug. 12, is about a phone is a gross abuse of power for personal gain, will be the one who loses in the end. College is an awesome time to call that Trump made to the newly elected which is directly outlined as an impeachable make new friends and have a good time but make sure you always leave plenty of time to get that assignment done Get wealthy ...With the new $ off your words... Beacon pay scale $ Write 1-4 stories = $10 each | 5-8 stories = $15 each | 9+ stories = $20 each SPORTS 7 Five NW athletes receive honors NW ATHLETES RECOGNIZED FOR PERFORMANCES

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Northwestern’s athletic teams have started off their fall seasons strong, as five Raiders have received special recognition for atheltic performance:s cross country overall and finished first out of PHOTOS COURTESY OF NW ATHLETICS runner Dylan Hendricks, all NAIA runners. His time was From left to right: Dylan Hendricks, Braxton Williams, Lacey Wacker, Anna Wedel and Makenzie Fink football kicker Braxton 26:29 in the 8K. The men’s and Williams and volleyball players women’s cross country teams this season. Her career high is of her strong performance Week for the week of Sept. (as of Tuesday, Oct. 1). Anna Kiel, Makenzie Fink and will race again on Saturday, 22 kills, which contributed to against the Dakota Wesleyan, 23, coming off of two strong Additionally, senior football Lacey Wacker. Oct. 12 at Dordt’s campus in the team’s win against the Dordt York and Jamestown teams. matches against Dordt and player Braxton Williams was On Sept. 18, Dylan Sioux Center. Defenders, along with 13 digs. She hit a team best of .420, and Concordia. Wacker had named the GPAC Football Hendricks, a junior, was Anna Wedel, a redshirt On Sept. 17, Wedel was also she completed four kills per over 40 assists and three aces Special Teams Player of the awarded the title of GPAC junior, was named GPAC awarded the NAIA Volleyball set against each of these teams. in each match. The Raider Week on Sept. 23. Williams, Men’s Cross Country Runner Attacker of the Week on Sept. Attacker of the Week based While playing Jamestown, offense averaged hits of .402 in earned this recognition because of the Week. Hendricks has 17. This is her second time on her performances against Fink put down 16 kills, their matches for the week. of his performance against had a very successful season receiving this recognition Dordt and Mount Marty. which helped NW defeat the The Raider volleyball team DWU where he accounted leading the team. At the South during the fall 2019 season. Makenzie Fink, a junior, Jimmies, giving them their first is currently ranked 2nd in for ten points in the 52-7 NW Dakota Sate University Classic Wedel, an outside hitter has also received the title GPAC conference loss of the season. the NAIA and came out of victory. Williams completed all in Brookings, South Dakota, completed kills in the double Volleyball Attacker of the Week Junior Lacey Wacker was homecoming weekend still seven extra point attempts as on Sept. 13, he placed 20th digits in 13 out of 14 matches for the week of Sept. 23 because named GPAC Setter of the undefeated, with a 14-0 record well as a 31-yard field goal. Women’s soccer starts season NW WOMEN’S SOCCER goals. Molly Ryan and Mackenzie graduate assisant and head coach TEAM WITH STRONG Bammer lead the team in assists of the JV squad said, “We are START TO FALL SEASON with three assists each. very much a growing squad. That The back line is primarily means we have a lot of room NEFTALI RAMIREZ comprised of Kelsie Paul, for growth and show a lot of ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Taylor Lamansky, Ashley Speck, moments of dominance but also Mackenzie Bammer and Hannah of inconsistency.” The 2019 season looks different “I think the biggest difference Ten Pas. The back line has gotten compared to previous seasons is that we have a group that much playing time so far this for the Northwestern women’s can pick themselves and each soccer program. Last year at this season, with center backs Paul and other up so we’ve been able time, the women’s soccer team Lamanksy racking up over 700 to successfully string together had scored eight goals, one win minutes each and Speck, Bammer strong performances. We feel and allowed 29 goals into their and Ten Pas recording over 500 really good about the next stretch net. Currently, the Raiders have minutes in only eight games. of games, and that we could win scored 22 goals, five wins and “The soccer team is killing every game this season. That’s PHOTO COURTESY OF NW ATHLETICS Raiders head into 2019 season with an “all in” attitude. have allowed seven goals. it this year, the team dynamic the goal.” The top scorers for NW have is like no other and I’m excited Other Raider soccer players University in Wisconsin. Since Their first five matches were been Nikki Farnsworth with five agreed with the optimism of to keep moving forward and then, they’ve played eight other not against GPAC schools, but goals, followed by Emily Hurley Garcia and Lucy, noting an “all in” with four goals and Audrey Tacey, dominating games,” said senior mindset leading them this season. matches, competing again on they will now compete only Tatiana Garcia, Megan Sattler Tatiana Garcia. The Raiders began their season Saturday, Oct. 5 at Morningside against other GPAC schools for and Maddi Avery each with two Jacob Lucy, a second year on Aug. 20 with a trip to Viterbo College in Sioux City, IA. the rest of the fall season. Men’s golf competes in GPAC championship KNOCK AND MEYER Sept. 28 as the final 18 holes of the fall Championship will be played on April FINISH IN TOP TEN AT GPAC championship were played. Knock 27 and 28 in Dakota Dunes, SD. CHAMPIONSHIP remained in the top 10, finishing nine NW freshman Brock Murphy over par, and freshman Ezra Meyer finished the weekend with a score of BRADLEY LAACKMANN moved from 15th overall after the first 159, which landed him in a tie for 16th SPORT MANAGEMENT round to being tied for 8th place after place. Junior Jake Olsen placed 29th, the second round. holding a score of 165, and freshman Northwestern men’s golf spent the past NW fell back two spots in the team Alex Snyder tied for 33rd with a score weekend at Indian Creek Golf Course standings by the end of the weekend, of 166. in Elkhorn, Nebraska as they competed finishing in fifth place with only one The Raiders finished the weekend in the two-day GPAC fall qualifier. After stroke separating them from fourth- with their third top five finish this year. the first round, NW had a team total of place Jamestown. The Raiders scored They placed fifth in the GPAC Preview 306, placing them in third among all a 323 in the second round, and on Sept. 23 and fourth at the Siouxland GPAC schools. Junior Isaac Knock and Jamestown’s 316 just barely pushed them Invite on Sept. 10. NW will be back freshman Brock Murphy finished in a ahead of NW. on the course on Oct. 21 and 22 as the tie for fourth place overall. Both golfers Morningside finished the dayRaiders travel to Kansas City, Missouri, ended the first round with a score of 71, with a 588 to lead all GPAC schools. to compete in the Park Invite. only three shots behind the leaders. The Morningside’s leader, Jonny Douglas, The Raiders are coached by Aaron Raiders trailed second-place Midland held the lead at two below par, while Aberson, who is now in his 10th by two shots at the conclusion of the two other Mustangs, Torben Boeger season as the men’s head golf coach PHOTO COURTESY OF NW ATHLETICS first 18 holes. and Sam Storey, rounded out the top and 16th overall season as a part of The NW men’s golf team competed in the GPAC The second round began on Saturday, three. The final 36 holes of the GPAC the golf program. championship. NEWS 8 Beacon Career center receives new name Staff THE CDC BECOMES THE CC FOR CC

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Jocelyn McCormick Co-Editor As the new school year begins at Northwest- ern, students are adjusting to the changes this year Hannah Ross brings. One big change is that the Career Develop- Arts & Culture Editor ment Center has taken on a new name and rede- Kaitlyn Asmus fined mission. Features Editor The Compass Center for Career and Calling’s Caleb Arnett purpose of this resource is to “equip students to Opinions Editor navigate their futures and to embark on Christ-cen- tered work for the common good.” Kelsey Lang The location of the center in Ramaker - and its Sports Editor proximity to campus ministry - is set up to display Kaylee Puttmann the importance of faith and work going together. News Editor They aim to stress that faith can be integrated into Abigail Moody every career no matter the avenue students take. Photo Editor Amber Leusink, administrative coordinator at PHOTO BY RILEY RASMUSSEN the Compass Center, said the biggest change is the The Compass Center for Career and Calling has a new location in Ramaker, next to Campus Ministry. Navigate plan, which has four different areas, including explore, experience, equip and embark. center have inventories, but it also has specialized To prepare students for obtaining jobs after col- The editorial staff “Our overarching goal is for our doors to always staff equipped to help students. Kristen Brue, ca- lege, the Compass Center has resources to equip reserves the right to edit submissions for style, be open and have students know that they can al- reer counselor, is a resource for undecided majors them. They help with resumes, cover letters and clarity and length. ways come in for help,” Leusink said. as she is trained on how to guide students through mock interviews. For advertising rates The first step of the process is explore. This is for finding their calling. The team at the Compass Center also assists stu- and submissions, email Advertising Manager undecided majors as Career Explorer inventories Experience is the next step in the Navigate plan. dents in building Handshake and LinkedIn profiles Sydney Rodman at are offered for those who may not be sure about This feature connects students to the NW Alumni that can attract future employers. sydney.rodman@ what they’d like to do in the future. Once a student network for opportunities, resources and advice. In The last stage is embark. This stage helps identify nwciowa.edu. has a goal in mind, career counseling services can addition to connecting with the alumni network, skills and determine where someone wants to work assist them. vast internship opportunities are available. Kend- and why. This involves securing meaningful work This means finding courses and experiences that all Stanislav, internship coordinator, can connect while utilizing God’s gifts and shining the light will equip one for their end goal. Not only does the students to their desired location and place of work. wherever they may go. Fitness program comes to campus THE RSC INTRODUCES “Each month, [we] give priz- Center for Disease Control lates various brain chemicals being established, I have some- your time and based on your RAIDERFIT es out to those who participate,” and Prevention states that in that may leave you feeling thing to strive for as a goal and style of fitness. said Erica Hulsing, the organiz- the year 2017, 38 percent of happier, more relaxed and less to be built as much as Carter is “We want students to be ac- BENJAMIN HENKER er of RaiderFIT. “Our main goal Iowa adults, aged 18 years and anxious.” The article goes on to right now.” tive, whatever way is most en- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION for RaiderFIT is to incentivize older, who are in some college say that “regular physical ac- The goal of RaiderFIT is to joyable to them,” Hulsing said. students to be active. Being ac- or technical school are obese, tivity can help you fall asleep influence students to work out If you are interested in joining A new program has come to tive has so many great benefits, while 33.5 percent of the same faster, get better sleep and while making Northwestern a the program, you can sign up at campus that aims to help stu- and we want to reward students area and people group are iden- deepen your sleep.” healthier community. the front desk in the RSC. Once dents stay active. who are making an effort to tified overweight. “I never had the incentive to The program is not to be you are signed up, it will be up to RaiderFIT is a monthly well- stay fit while also wanting to The Mayo Clinic suggests at go work out at the RSC,” said geared toward one demograph- you when to work out, how long ness program that encourages encourage students to use our least 150 minutes of moderate Brian Follett, a junior Christian ic or another but is geared to- and how often you would like to students to live healthy and facilities here.” activity a week or 75 minutes of ministry major. “I knew that it ward every student on campus work out. The only stipulation active lives where students There have been multiple vigorous activity or a combina- was a great area and that fitness and encourages all to stay or is that workouts must be com- can complete workouts at the studies done, and it has been tion of both. is important, but I couldn’t in- become healthy. There is no pleted in the RSC to earn points Rowenhorst Student Center shared with the public that According to mayoclinic. fluence myself to look like Car- right or wrong workout while to be put toward a drawing for (RSC) to earn points. America is overweight. The org, “Physical activity stimu- ter Bock. With the point value being in the program. It is on prizes that is done every month.

PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MOODY John Kaucher participating in RaiderFIT offered by the RSC.