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quickies Prioritization process ranks programs oh, by the way.. BY MARISA PAULSON dia's programs and set prior sources have all been affect- Staff Writer ities based on the results is ed by the slow economy. The CORNSTOCK is Dec. 2010 crucial to move the college additional needed resources TOMORROW! Concordia recently forward. could come from increased Aug. 31.2010 Tuition fees and budge launched a prioritization "We have great, creative tuition, but Jolicoeur said, History professor Dr. joy set for 2011-2010 process that requires all aca- people here who want re- "of course, that's not going Report reviewing K. Lintelman won the demic and administrative sources to expand, generate, to happen." The only op- complete Minnesota Book Award and develop programs," he tion, she said, is to look at programs to be thoroughly in the general nonfiction reviewed and then ranked said. "And, we have more re- the way Concordia is cur category for her work"' Go highest to lowest priority by quests than we have resourc- rently spending money and to America: Swedish their respective department es to hand out." allocating resources through American Women and or office. The purpose of President Pamela Joli- the review process. the Life of Mina An- this process is to determine coeur said Concordia's funds "What we could do is say derson." The winners were Nov. 15,2010 are to a much lesser extent `Well, I just guess we can't how to most effectively announced Saturday, April 17, Reports presented to Board afford to do anything else,' June 30.2010 distribute resources and coming from the tradi- at a gala award ceremony.Two tional sources: endowment she said. "But that's not an of Regents strengthen Concordia's ap- hundred fifty books were Prioritization reports option for us. We must. We peal to prospective students. and its growth and finan- nominated for awards with 32 due cial gifts from loyal alumni must be able to afford the Mark Krejci, provost and finalists selected. dean of the college, said this and friends of the college. GRAPHIC BY NAOMI NIX The 22nd annual Minnesota Jolicoeur said the traditional More PRIORITY ►► Page 3 process to review Concor Book Awards is a project of the Friends of the St. Paul Six hours, four bands: Public Library. The Intercultural Affairs End of the Year Cornstock 20 I 0 Celebration will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the Park Region King Intercultural BY JESSICA BALLOU ity fees, and they try to find Center on Friday, April Staff Writer bands that they like and what 23. the campus as a whole would Andy Clem and the Pre- like. We really appreciate the Historic Groove Disorder, One of the CEC commit- name of this section, by the Safetysuit, Cloud Cult and tees saw Safetysuit in con- way. Precisely why we haven't Mae will all be making an ap- cert at a regional convention changed it. pearance at this year's Corn- last year, and afterwards they stock festival on April 24. talked to the band and got a The Coffee Stop will good deal for Cornstock right Safetysuit, the opening have extended hours band, has similar music styl- away. As for Cloud Cult, CEC finals week! It will be open ings to Keane, Travis, The noticed that band has a large Tuesday,Wednesday and Dead Weather and The Mars following on campus. Thursday from 8 - I I p.m. Volta, according to the group's "They have this really cool page on artistdirect.com environmental standpoint," In conjunction with the Holman said. According to the group's Oratorio performance of Facebook page, Cloud Cult is The headliner was more Benjamin Britten's "War similar to The Flaming Lips, difficult to come up with. The Requiem" at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Band of Horses, Bon Iver CEC committee talked about April 25th, there will be a and Mason Proper. There is prices, and after a lot of con- one day mini-conference a group on Facebook entitled versation, they decided to go "Thinking About War: "Cloud Cult for Cornstock," with Mae, which worked out The Challenge of Ben- further proving the band's fans since that band is releasing jamin Britten's 'War on Concordia's campus. The new work soon as well. Requiem"' on Saturday, Campus Entertainment Com- Cornstock used to be a April 24 from I 0 a.m. to mission took this group into huge Earth Day celebration, 4:30 p.m. in the South Choral consideration when choosing and CEC is tapping back to Room, Hvidsten Hall of Music. the bands this year, and the those roots with the help of Guest lecturers include Dr. people in that group expressed SEA. Mary King, MSUM Music their deep approval on the "I really am enjoying get- Professor Emeritus; Dr. Glen group's wall. ting back into that," Holman Stassen, Fuller Theological Mae, this year's headliner, said, "It being a celebration of Seminary; and Concordia got its name from the acronym the students and of the earth. faculty members Dr. Rene for Multi-Sensory [Comstock) kind of gets ste- Clausen, Dr. Rebecca Moore Aesthetic Experi- reotypes and I think there's and Dr. Jay Hershberger. ence. According to more to it than that." their page on last. Holman mentioned an- The Arthritis fm, similar art- other way Cornstock is a fes- PHOTO BY RlAH ROE Foundation is holding its ists include Co- tival and celebration for the Graduation is a time of change and transition, but should also be remembered as a celebra- annual walk May I at Courts peland, Anberlin, students. tion for new, exciting things to come. Plus in Fargo and is looking The Starting Line "Concordia is not an for volunteers like you! If and Relient K. easy school," she said. you are interested in volun- The band has been "This is one way to say Graduation weekend teering please contact Ashley trying to do differ `You have done a good Rieland at ent environmental job, now have fun.' We're [email protected] activities to help all overinvolved, so what people go green, so better way to celebrate On Tuesday, April 27 come inviting them on than with live music?" built on tradition enjoy a s'more treat in campus fits in nice- When it comes to pick- BY MEGAN ERICKSON the bell tower. If you walk the graduating class of each Anderson before you ly for Earth Week ing the bands for consid- Staff Writer beneath it alone, you will given year. This year, accord- have to get back to "s'more" on Concordia's eration each year, CEC be alone forever; if you walk ing to Penny Burgau, of the studying for finals! campus, according focuses on the campus Graduation is a right of under it with the one you Registrar's Office, 484 stu- to Hannah Holman, and what the campus passage in American cul- love, you'll be with them dents are graduating, four So...we're really going to miss executive liaison for will want. The past ture, whether it is from forever are graduating with masters this. Thanks to our editors, writers, contributors and most importantly, CEC. few years have fea- fifth grade or college. Every With that said, using the in education, and eight dif- readers, for an excellent year. Planning for tured alternative graduation consists of the bell tower as a sort of "door- ferent countries will be rep- Cornstock starts 'rock, and CEC had same basic things: some sort way" into each graduating resented at the ceremony. A special thanks to Cathy McMullen, in the beginning plans to branch out of uniform, proud parents, Cobber's future is an inter- Planners and people who a phenomenal advsior and mentor to us. of the school and they looked at dif- a very serious document esting concept. As the grad- are involved with gradua- year for the CEC ferent genres. proclaiming an important uation pamphlet, published tion, such as Laura Hov- We can't wait to see what's next for commissioner, and "We wanted to achievement and of course by the Office of the Provost erson, Eric Runestad, and THE CONCORDIAN. then the proposed move the campus tons and tons of peers. says in its introduction "The Amy Kelly, all answered bands and ideas go to experience other Here at Concordia we graduation ceremony is similarly when asked what to the whole group music, while still giv- have some of our own tra- called the Commencement makes this graduation in December. CEC ing them what they ditions surrounding gradu- because we are celebrating a unique. They all agree that works with their want," she said. "Cloud ation, an important one of beginning." this year is not any different agent to find a band in their Cult is different than anyone these being walking beneath Who will be celebrat- from any others; every grad- price range from part of the the bell tower. Most Cob- ing this beginning and what money from the student activ- More CORNSTOCK I► Page 3 bers know the legend of kind it will be all depends on More GRADUATION ►► Page 3 I0 INDEX WEEKEND WEATHER CONTACT US To those of us continuing next year, the work that went into this one is beginning to seem irrelevant. E-mail: [email protected] News pages 1-4 For those Concordia students graduating Campus Mailbox: FPO 214 this year, not only is the end anti-climactic — it's Sports page News Phone: 218.299.3826 A&E pages 6-7 Office: Fjelstad B03 downright scary. Opinions page 8-9 Ad Phone: 218.299.3827 THE CONCORDIAN Alt page 10 Friday 15°/48° Saturday 66°144 ° Sunday 66°/41° Online: theconcordian.org April 26, 1996 2 APRIL 23, 2010 WS SPOTS CONCORQ1Ail ASSOCATED PRESS ASSOCATED PRESS ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) —The VATICAN CITY (AP) — inspection of a Toyota Camry involved in Pope Benedict XVI pledged Wednesday a deadly crash that sent a St. Paul man to prison that the Catholic Church would take action supports his claim he did all he could to try to stop to confront the clerical sex abuse scandal, his before the 2006 collision that killed three people, attorneys first public remarks calling for change since the crisis and a participating expert said Wednesday. erupted.

The filaments on the brake lights of Koua Fong Lee's car "exploded," It remains to be seen what exactly is in store. Already, the indicating Lee hit the brakes at least a second or two before impact, said Vatican has told bishops that they must report abusive priests Jim Cook, an expert hired by the victims' attorney, Mike Padden. to police if civil laws where they live require it. It has promised "effective measures" to protect children. And Benedict himself Lee's defense attorney, Brent Schafer, began working to get the case re- has wept alongside abuse victims in Malta. opened after Toyota recalled several newer models due to sudden accelera- tion problems. Lee's accident is among a growing number of cases, some Advocates for victims are skeptical that real change is long resolved, to receive new attention after Toyota admitted its problems afoot, and say that promises have been made before. with sudden acceleration were more extensive than originally believed. But others argue it would be wrong to underes- timate the impact of the pontiff's personal Lee drove a 1996 Camry. A limited number of those were subject involvement in generating reform. to a recall for a problem with aftermarket cruise controls that caused sudden acceleration. However, Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner announced Wednesday that Lee's Camry had a factory cruise control and was not among those recalled.

ASSOCATED PRESS BEIJING (AP) — Earthquake survivors say the Tibetan monks helped first, bringing food, pitching tents and digging through rubble after disaster hit far western China a week ago, killing and injuring thousands.

Now the Buddhist monks who responded first are being ASSOCATED PRESS pushed out of the disaster area and off of state media — appar- BOGOTA (AP) — A ently sidelined by Beijing's unease with their heroism and influ- Colombian general and five other ence. members of its military have died in a helicopter collision at a base in the nation's Monasteries were given verbal orders this week to recall their southwest. monks. Amid hours of coverage for China's national day of mourning on Wednesday, no monks were visible in the official A statement posted on the army's Web site says proceedings. five people were also injured when a military and a civilian helicopter crashed into one It was a jarring omission in light of their contributions another in the province of Tolima. Local to the weeklong rescue and relief effort following media reported that one chopper was the quake, which killed 2,064 people and taking off at the military base and injured more than 12,000 others. the other was landing. KENT KOLSTAD ASSOCATED PRESS Managing Editor NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ship- ping companies with U.S. interests don't know if they are allowed to pay ransoms to Somali gadget corner pirates anymore after President Obama declared them BY CHRIS SCOTT BARR an "extraordinary threat," even as pirates extended their reach OhGizmo.com farther than ever toward Asia, hijacking three Thai vessels, officials said Tuesday. If you're the sort of audiophile that prefers to listen your music on vinyl, you're no doubt aware of how un-portable A total of 77 crew members were taken Sunday in the hijackings 1,200 your favorite music is. Not only are the records hard to tote miles (1,900 kilometers) east of Somalia in the Indian Ocean — the farthest around, but you're probably going to need to bring your own from the Somali coast pirates have ever attacked, the EU Naval Force said. Pi- player. If you're dedicated enough to do this, then you might rates now hold 4-vessels and 305 hostages, the International Maritime Bureau be interested in a rather small record player designed for the said. audiophile on the go.

Pirate attacks have risen over the last year despite increased patrols by U.S. The Crosley Revolution is a dual-speed turntable with porta- and European warships, in part because the multimillion dollar ransoms keep bility in mind. It is battery-powered, so you're rising. not tied to a wall (though it doesn't appear to have the option to be plugged in, which The shipping industry has long seen ransom payments to retrieve means you'll need to keep a lot of AA hijacked vessels, cargos and crews as a cost of doing business. But batteries on hand). Other features include after Obama last week issued an executive order on Somalia, dual headphone jacks, stereo speakers and shipping officials say it's no longer clear whether compa- a carrying case. If you're looking to digi- nies with U.S. interests can legally pay ransoms. The talize your collection, there is even USB output industry is worried because ransoms have been (and the necessary software) for converting your the only way to quickly and safely free records. Look for it on sale soon for $15o. hostages. Campus Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28 4/29 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 12 p.m. to 1:3o p.m. 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Last Day of Classes Study Day Final Exams Final Exams ICA End of the Year Celebration Cornstock Picnic @ East Com- Oratorio @ Memorial @ King Intercultural Center plex Lawn 9:50 a.m. to io:15 a.m. 9 p.m. to io p.m. Chapel @ Centrum 9 a.m- to 4 p.m. io a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Night @ East Corporation Meeting @ Knutson Invention To Venture: Fargo- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jones A-B Moorhead 2010 @ NDSU 7 p.m. to 8:3o p.m. English Capstone Presenta- Memorial Union India Fall 2011 semester tions @ Knutson Jones A-B 9:5o am. to to:15 a.m. abroad interest meeting @ College Corporation Assembly I p.m. to 6 p.m. GR134 Meeting Chapel @ Centrum Cornstock @ JCS Field 7:3o p.m. to 9 p.m. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cobber Echo Band Concert Founder's Dinner @ Centrum @ HV 187

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CONCORD IAN NEWS APRIL 23,2010 3 PRIORITY: Administration said it is a precaution and no programs are in jeopardy quite yet corned about the process, Concordia has gone searching the process before and both Cabello and Rice tuition fees and other bud- Continued from page I but it is extremely unlikely through a similar process in presenting the memo and will be in Spain for summer gets have to be set by De- things we must do." any programs will be cut. the form of strategic finan- review plan to faculty and school after commencement. cember 2010. The deadlines The process requires However, Jolicoeur did say cial plans every five years, administrators. Much of the Papenfuss said athletics and must be met, otherwise the academic and administrative that the results of the priori- but the prioritization pro- process was inspired by the the physical education and college will have to wait an- programs to be reviewed by tization process might mean cess is different in that it is book "Prioritizing Academic health department has cre- other year before it can begin their department or office that a program may not be much larger in scope and is Programs and Services: Re- ated its own prioritization making decisions to move and ranked. Initially, pro- asked to do some of the an open conversation across allocating review team of forward. grams were to be ranked into things it could do, or things campus. Krejci said there Resources Nobody likes to be five members, While Concordia is un- quintiles: levels 1-5, with level that it may have been able to were two options for a pri- to Achieve told that they have who meet regu- dergoing this process to best one being the top 20 percent do in the past, because of its oritization process: everyone Strategic to cut [from the larly to work allocate funding, which is could make a pitch to him Balance" through the re- more limited in recent years of programs. Krejci received priority level. Krejci echoed budget] feedback from faculty mem- Jolicoeur and said there is no and he could make the deci- by Robert view criteria for due to the down economy, bers that it would be diffi- talk of phasing out or cutting sions, or the process can be C. Dicke- each program. Jolicoeur and Krejci both cult to rank their programs any programs in the prioriti- open to the campus com- son. Inter- The pri- said virtually every cam- into the five levels because zation process, but it is a way munity and everyone can net research and informal oritization has pus in the country is far it would cause division and a to communicate to the pro- discuss what Concordia sees consultations with adminis- an aggressive timeline as all ing the same market forces, strain on morale. The priori- grams that are not grouped as its future priorities. Krejci trators at other institutions program review reports must and Concordia is in a much tization process was revised into top or second level pri- said he much prefers the lat- was also done. be reviewed April-June, the better situation than most. to place programs into either ority that they must figure ter. Jolicoeur agreed and said The process begins in busiest time of the year for Jolicoeur said many col- a "Top Priority" group that out and understand how to it's much better than the last Concordia's departments many programs, and submit- leges have lost an enormous will include no more than io work with the resources they time she had to go through and offices, which must an- ted for review by Krejci and amount in their endowment, percent of all programs, and have. this process during the last swer a set of questions un- Linda Brown, vice president operate on extremely thin a "Second-Level Priority" Larry Papenfuss, athletics steep recession in the mid- der each of the io criteria in for finance, by June 3o. Kre- margins, and their adminis- group that can include up to director and chairman of the 198os, when the top-level a narrative review section. jci, and Brown will review trators have been forced to another 20 percent. The re- physical education and health administrators in higher edu- Questions in the narrative the reports in July and Au- make decisions quickly with- maining programs will not be department, oversees both cation were forced to make review section include how gust, then submit a report out an open discussion. grouped and are the lowest the academic majors in his decisions quickly. The priori- central the program is to to the Prioritization Review Krejci said he has talked priorities. These programs department as well as the 20 tization process allows each Concordia's mission, exter- Team by Aug. 31. The PRT to deans and administrators not labeled as top or second athletic teams at Concordia. program, academic and non- nal and internal demand for is chaired by Krejci and at other institutions, and level priorities are less likely He agrees with Rice that the academic, to make its case. the program, revenue and Brown and other members most other places that have to be allocated funds, which process revision has helped "An important principle resources generated by the include faculty representa- conducted a process like has sparked some concern reducing some of the stress. of doing this is that every- program, and so on. Academ- tives Roy Hammerling and this had a looming deficit that programs would be cut. While he isn't concerned thing is on the table," Joli- ic programs also have six cri- David Sprunger, administra- to overcome. Krejci said he Mary Rice, division with any programs being coeur said. teria in the quantitative sec- tor representative Chelle talked to one dean at a large chairwoman of language, cut, he said one of the things Papenfuss said the open- tion, which will be populated Lyons Hanson, support staff private university that had to literature, and culture, said that is of concern is what will ness and the opportunity for by both the department and representative Linda Soder cut millions of dollars in just that the revision of the levels a department or office do each department and office data gathered by the Office berg, and student represen- five months. helps ease faculty concerns, if Concordia doesn't make to provide their own analysis of Institutional Research. tative Erik George. Finally, "We're in the advantage since no program will be in its targeted enrollment and is a tremendous asset of the There is no expectation the report will be reviewed of not being in that position, the bottom fifth. However, budgets must be trimmed by process. on how departments and by Krejci and Jolicoeur, and so we can approach it from a Rice said she is concerned a certain percent. Papenfuss "Nobody likes to be told offices should handle their then presented to the Board very different perspective," that conducting the process said it's a matter of determin- that they have to cut [from program review process, and of Regents on Nov. 15. The Krejci said. during a time when enroll- ing what the budged," the leadership or manage- timeline was also revised; Rice said the process ment is unpredictable and fi- is essen- It's how we can ac- he said. "But at ment can create a process each step was extended by might be more stressful than nances are down creates the tial and complish that: trim- the same time, that best works for them. For about one month to better the strategic plans of the perception that there will be what are ming the fat, so to if we have to example, the Spanish depart- accommodate the campus past since it coincides with a programs cut. things speak, without cut- cut then we ment is dividing up the ques- community and to be certain down economy, but she isn't would rather tions. Department chairman the Office of Institutional Worried about Concordia's "It may very well be the that ting into the muscle administration's true intent could be be the ones Francisco Cabello asked each Research had enough time to future. that it won't happen, but given up to talk about Spanish faculty member to extract the quantitative data "Lutheran colleges in some faculty are worried it if necessary. how we do that then to just volunteer to write a response needed from Banner, Con- general are very fiscally re- could be more than that," "It's how we can accom- arbitrarily have things cut." to a question and the final cordia's data system. sponsible and good about she said. plish that: trimming the fat, Krejci, Jolicoeur and oth- report will be compiled and Krejci said the turn- planning for the future," she Jolicoeur said the fac- so to speak, without cutting er administrators spent an edited by Cabello, since the around is fairly quick because said. "Concordia is one of the ulty are understandably con- into the muscle," he said. extensive amount of time re- academic year is ending soon the budget for the 2011 -2012 stellar ones." CORNSTOCK: Andy Clem and the Pre- GRADUATION: Weekend includes banquet, historic Groove Disorder to open Saturday's show concerts, art exhibits, and (of course) commencement "I'm glad to be back," he band and share similar musical sociation. year had about 1200 people Continued from page I Continued from page I . said. "The bands kill. I'm glad quality include Earth, Wind, The next day will include attend, including all gradu- who's been here; Mae is a new to be in a show with them." and Fire, Chicago, and a little events ranging from a senior ates, faculty/administrators, twist. There's a new kind of Clemenson has been a bit of Kool & the Gang. graduation is rather uniform. art exhibition in Cyrus M. family/friends, musicians, opener than we've had in a follower of Cloud Cult for a "It's funk with horns in All graduating students Running Gallery to a Com- and event staff. The day long time." while, so he said to have them your face," Clemenson said. will be participating in the mencement Concert in Me- ends, of course, with Com- Holman said all of the play and to be opening for "The mantra of the band is same graduation-related ac- morial auditorium featuring mencement, which begins bands fit together well, but them is a treat for him. we're not trying to be the next tivities at Concordia from Concordia's top band, choir in Memorial Auditorium. they also contrast with each The band Andy C and the rock stars. We think 'This the April 3o to the May 2. and orchestra. The Commencement will other too, creating a harmony Pre-Historic Groove Disor- looks fun, let's do it."' According to the Registrar's May 2 is the biggest day include, according to Hover of sounds. der got its name from the lo- As for future gigs, the fu- Office, all celebrations will for seniors, and it begins son, about 4,500 people total Senior Andrew Clemen- cal band Post-Traumatic Funk ture is unclear for this band, begin on April 3o with the with a breakfast for alumni of attending the ceremony. son, from the opening stu- Syndrome, the "best players according to Clemenson. farewell banquet for graduat- Concordia and their graduat- Although Concordia staff dent band Andy Clem and the in town," according to Clem- "I'm out after Cornstock, ing seniors. This will be held ing seniors. It continues with may want to look at this Pre-Historic Groove Disorder enson. He and his band ap- so maybe," he said with a laugh. in Memorial Auditorium and the baccalaureate ceremony ceremony as a beginning, it who won the Battle of the proached Russ Peterson, the "We're glad to be doing Relay will be hosted by President in Memorial, which, accord- is still the end of an era for Bands a few weeks ago, said it main member of PTFS, and [For Life) and Cornstock, but Jolicoeur and the Alumni As- ing to Laura Hoverson, last many Concordia students. feels pretty cool to be playing he handed them the charts I don't think we could start at Cornstock, especially since and said "here you guys go," competing with PTFS for gigs he has played this festival be- and then the band formed on after that. And it's hard to get fore in 2007 when Cake was their own. Three bands which all 12 of us in the same place at the headliner. have greatly influenced this the same time." Your Next. Home Away 1111r Sustainable move 1111* From Home to recycle old notes and tainability Working Group, much waste when we move in BY KARLA TETREAULT other paper. after the group noticed that and move out, certainly there The Community News & Features Editor Unopened food will be much of the waste was made doesn't have to be that much With Character For the second year in a donated to the Great Plains up of clothes, unopened food waste thrown away," Dickey row, the Waste Group of the Food Shelf, and lightly used and furniture, they worked said. Sustainability Task Force will clothing will be brought to with the Residence Life staff The Circle K Club on Walking be taking unused food and the Dakota Boys' Ranch. to provide boxes and space campus will also be taking Distance to unwanted clothes for dona- The Waste Group, which for students to leave these donations for lightly-used • Downtown tions from April 24 to May 2. was designed to find ways to unwanted items. furniture that students don't and Close to Boxes will be provided reduce waste across campus According to Waste want to keep once the year is Your College in each of the dorms across without spending a lot of Group member Nathaniel over. They are currently plan- campus, any of which stu- money, saw how in years past Dickey, who works for the ning to have space set aside dents living of -campuscan moving in and moving out of college as an Associate Pro- outside each of the dorms *All utilities paid drop off their things. campus housing created a lot fessor of Music, last year where students can leave New to this year, green of waste, much of which was they were able to donate 493 their contributions. *Handicap accessible Minn-Kota dumpsters will unnecessary. pounds of food, and several If students have questions *Indoor heated pool also be placed by the trash According to History pro- truckloads of clothing and about the donation process, *Elevators dumpsters of some dorms to fessor Joy Lintelman, who is furniture. they are encouraged to ask provide a place for students the Chair of the Waste Sus- "If we're generating that their Hall Director. *Garage parking with interior access

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BY LEIF STAVIG choose pieces," said Auer. it has in the past with more Staff Writer However, she later added fiction content. This year it that, "it's huge to get into an is being published by a new On April 22 at io p.m. in undergraduate publication." printer, but the pages are the the Maize, the AfterWork Nix said that if there was same size and printed in color. staff held an event for the re- one change she could make to As usual, the journal is lease of Concordia's literary the AfterWork in the future, free across campus and 1,40o AfterWork journal. The staff, composed it would be the length. Auer copies will be made and avail- The art and literary journal of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota of is members, helped show- said that she wants the jour- able for whoever wants them. case the highest quality works nal to have more of a pres- They were distributed at the of art, photography, poetry, ence on campus and be more night's release party, and will fiction, and non-fiction sub- public. be distributed according to mitted by 18 students. AfterWork is funded by how many are remaining after AfterWork, referred to as the student activity fee that that. They will be available a "celebration of art" by co- every student pays, and both all over the Campus Center, editors Naomi Nix and Laura Auer and Nix think it has be- as well as the English Depart- Auer, has now been published come an important part of ment. for 23 years. Various pieces Concordia. This year's release party of art and literary works are "[It] draws a lot of pro- included displays of some of submitted by students within spective students in," Nix the art included in the jour the student body. Both co- said. nal, as well as readings from editors said that the students Because many undergrad- some of the authors. who submitted work this year uate schools don't have a lit- Auer and Nix, who both were of all age groups and ma- erary journal, it plays a large made it into the journal, jors. role in encouraging prospects shared some of their favorite "The journal is not exclu- that are interested in creative works from the AfterWork. sive [to English Writing ma- writing and poetry. Nix said that Drew Manlove's jors]," Auer said. "We were re- The photography also painting "blew her mind," and ally thrilled with the number plays an important role in the that she also liked the poem of submissions." journal. "Yawning" by Heather Crois- Auer went on to add that "For students who are in- sant. Auer's notables were there were more submissions terested in photography and the pair of Chilean photos this year than there have ever practice on their own, After from Marissa Braun and Alex been in the past. work is one of the only ways Morstad's non-fiction piece Because there is a page to exhibit their work at Con- "What Happens in Somalia." limit on the AfterWork, it is cordia," said Hanna Stevens, Each piece highlights an hard for the staff to decide who has submitted photogra- aspect of the human condi- which submissions ultimate- phy to the AfterWork for the tion, wrote the editors in the ly make it in to the journal. last three years. "There are "A note from the Editors" sec- Auer and Nix said that they no photo shows, limited class- tion. naturally leaned towards se- room opportunities, and you "We couldn't be happier 4 lecting the works that were can't participate in exhibits if with the end ( result," they the most polished. Original- you're not an art student." wrote. ity also played a major role in This year's AfterWork is PHOTO BYDANIELLE GRAVON the selection process. similar to its earlier iterations. There will be a release party for Concordia's literary journal on Thursday,April 22 at I 0 p.m. "It was very difficult to It has run slightly longer than Junior Chelsea Spanier to release novel BY MARY BEENKEN Spanier began writing a publisher was particularly Staff Writer "Hearts of Glass" the sum- difficult for Spanier. Because mer after her sophomore she couldn't afford an agent For many college writers, year of high school after to pitch her book to publish- the thought of publishing a seeing a Drum Corps Inter ers, she had to seek publish- book may seem a lofty goal. national performance. In- ers unsolicited. As a result, For junior Chelsea Spanier, terested in finding out more several publishing houses it's about to become a reality about the last two all-male turned her away without "It means that I'm on my drum corps, The Cavaliers looking at her book. Finally, way, that I'm getting a start, and The Madison Scouts, a company in Iowa agreed but I am by no means there," she attempted to contact to sign her book, but went Spanier said. their directors. However, bankrupt shortly after. The novel, "Hearts of because of her gender, she Spanier is now publishing Glass," will be out by early was unable to get an inter through a company called June. It tells the story of a fe- view with any directors, iUniverse, a self-publishing male musician who wants to members, or other partici- company that allows authors join an all-male drum corps pants in the programs. This to keep the rights to their and auditions by disguis- refusal made her even more own books, pull their manu- ing herself as a man. While interested in what might script at any time without she believes her disguise has happen if a woman were to repercussions, and market been successful, the direc- try to join one of these drum their work themselves. In tor of the band realizes she corps. spite of all these benefits, is a woman and allows her "I wouldn't say being self-publishing carries a stig- to remain because the corps turned down was the main ma in the publishing world. needs a female member in inspiration, but it definitely Brandt said that while order to be funded by a Mys- fueled my interest," she said. self-publishing is a good first terious benefactor. For feedback from read- step for many writers, it isn't For Spanier, who has ers, Spanier began posting always the best step. been heavily involved in mu- chapters from her stories "There is a difference be- sic for many years, writing on online writing forums. tween being self-published about music was a natural She found that her stories and going through a tradi- choice. seemed to generate positive tional publisher," she said. "My musical background responses, and she soon had "I would actually encourage was the primary influence 3000-4000 regular readers. most young writers to try behind my writing for many A few fans even began to and hold off and make their years," she said. "There's so suggest publication. manuscript the best possible few books about music, and "When this book idea and then trying to query an the books that are out there garnered enough interest agent." are about, like, string quar- from people I knew on- However, Spanier be- PHOTO BY HANNA STEVENS tets with people in their fif- line and all that jazz, a few lieves that self-publishing Junior Chelsea Spanier recently completed her novel,"Hearts of Glass." It is currently in the ties that are going through people said, 'You know, you is a good option for young process of being published through a self-publishing company called iUniverse, based in Iowa. crises that I can't relate to." should publish it,"' she said. writers who are trying to Spanier believes that Unlike many, Courtney publish for the first time. suit, this type of publishing freedoms that self-publish- back seat while she rushed there is a definite link be- Brandt, a fellow writer who "There's a lot of benefits is often disdainfully referred ing offers because her pub- to finish the book in time tween writing and music be- has exchanged work with in self-publishing," Spanier to as "Vanity Publishing." lisher understands that writ- for her publication deadline. cause they are both deeply Spanier for years and who is said, "but because it's not Because of this reputation, ing is a creative expression She had other projects al- personal forms of expres- published by the same com- considered [to have] pres- Spainer was hesitant to go to and doesn't seek to control ready in the works, however, sion, even when people may pany that Spanier is using, is tige in the writing field, I'm a self-publishing company at its writers. and plans to continue writ- not seem very expressive not surprised that Spanier is embarrassed and I shouldn't first. "I found myself liking it ing and growing as a writer outside of their art forms. seeking publication while in be." "I almost didn't. I didn't much better than the terms for years to come. "It doesn't mean you college. The fact that fewer want to," she said. "Because of rights I had with the oth- "As a college student, have to go around with tears "Personally, in my opin- constraints are put on the of my ties with this other er publisher," Spanier said. now isn't the time to try to running down your face and ion, age has nothing to do authors also means that vir- company, they managed to Now that the end of this represent who you are and hugging everyone you know," with writing (or any artistic) tually anybody can publish get me a really good deal." project is in sight, Spanier who you always will be," she she said. "It's what we do as ability," she said. anything through a self- Ultimately, however, Spa- plans to take a break and fo- said. "Your work is always people." The process of finding publishing company. As a re- nier said she appreciates the cus on school, which took a going to change." S P RT S APRIL 23, 2010 5 Experiencing opening day at Target Field Our guy was there as the "innesota Twins began life as an outdoor baseball team I spesummos: %snit:my:um BY ROSS UGLEM It is right across the street arisiVol :$$$i :si Sports Writer from Cretin-Derham Hall's baseball field, where Twins Sunday, April x superstar Joe Mauer went 9:05 a.m.: Picked up my to high school. It's a tiny best friend and partner in bar and grill and the food crime, Ryan, in Wahpeton, is amazing. I always get the N.D., where he had attended Minnesota Wild Wings and a wedding the night before. a Paul Molitor, which is a The journey begins. delicious burger with oozing 9:32 a.m.: First pit stop pepper jack cheese on the of the trip. We swing into a inside. Tastes even better gas station in Fergus Falls, than it sounds. Minn., right before we jump on the interstate. It's time Monday, April 12 to grab baseball essentials. I a.m.: Bedtime. Ryan grabs some beef jerky 8:45 a.m.: Wake up, and I go with sunflower see rain clouds outside and seeds and some Vitamin Wa- check the weather for the ter for hydration. day. Sixty percent chance of 11:48 a.m.: First near rain. Devastation. death experience. As I pro- 10:40 a.m.: Time to ceed down 1-94 East trying head downtown. Ryan and I to get to our lunch destina- wait for the bus at the stop tion on time, a gentleman by the house we are staying driving a pickup with two at. This is our first experi- sets of mattresses and box ence with the Minneapolis springs decides that, al- public transit system, and though he can't see me, it we're not quite sure what to would be a good idea to expect. I am sorely disap- knife into my lane, slow pointed when the bus driver ABOVE AND BELOW PHOTOS BY SARA GRASMON, LEFT PHOTO BY ROSS UGLEM down and cut me off com- is unable to make change, Outdoor baseball made its return to Minnesota April 12, 2010.The Twins now have an open-air stadium for the first time since and we end up spending $5 pletely. Thankfully my jungle 1981 when Metropolitan Stadium closed.The Twins won their opener 5-2 behind six strong innings from Carl Pavano and a 3 cat-like reflexes allowed for for two $1.5o tickets down- for 5 performance by hometown hero Joe Mauer.As of April 19, the Twins were 4-2 at their new home, with a three-game series a quick lane change and no town. against the Cleveland Indians about to start one was hurt. xx:ox a.m.: We ar- 12:00 p.m.: First sight- rive downtown at the field. our excitement building. ily throw out the first pitch. 5:4o p.m.: The first Chalk up another save for ing of Target Field in the There is a man right outside 11:24 a.m.: The gates Following that was the sing- home run in Target Field his- new Twins closer Jon Rauch. sunshine. I am unable to Gate 3 playing catch with his aren't going to open until ing of the National Anthem, tory. Twins Designated Hit- In related news, neck tattoos speak. son on the sidewalk. I begin noon, so it's time for us to which involved a giant flag ter Jason Kubel turns on a are awesome. 12:16 p.m.: We arrive to realize now how much venture downtown in search being held up by members pitch from Red Sox reliever 7:49 p.m.: After a finan- a minute late for our lunch this city needed this ball- of food. We are greeted on of the construction crews Scott Athcinson and ham- cially painful trip to the Tar- with our tenant for the week- park, and why baseball is so First Avenue by Target em- that built this wonderful sta- mers it into the right field get Field Pro Shop, we finally end, Stephen. We decide to important. We walk around ployees handing out free dium. As the anthem ends, stands. The crowd goes ba- get back to Stephen's place grab a bite at our favorite St. the outside of the stadium sunglasses and commemora- the Air Force does a fly-over nanas and the Homer Han- via cab and hop in the car Paul destination: The Nook. and peer inside occasionally tive hats. Very cool. and goose bumps ripple up kies, mine included, begin to grab some grub and head 1:34 p.m.: We finally my neck. It was an unforget- to fly. This pushes the lead back to Moorhead. make it to our seats. This table moment. Twins starter to 5-1 and creates breathing 12:39 a.m.: Back at stadium is absolutely incred- Carl Pavano delivered a room for the back end of the home. That was unforget- ible. We walked around the ball to Boston leadoff man Twins bullpen. table. whole park and to all of the Marco Scutaro and eventu- 6:24 p.m.: Twins win! different levels. There are ally surrendered a single, places to get food and drink but was able to pick him off all over, all with some sort of two pitches later. Pavano got view or deck, and there are through the inning without Minnesota favorites all over surrendering a run. the place, like walleye on a 3:37 p.m.: The Twins spike, for example. Only at scored the first run in the a Twins game. Our seats are history of Target Field when section 128, row 8, seats 19 Right Fielder Michael Cud- and 20. They are in the left dyer hit a sharp single to left field bleachers and we have that drove in leadoff man an outstanding view of the Denard Span. The place field. It's time to drop our went nuts as Boston had free stuff and go do some highly touted left-hander further browsing. Jon Lester on the mound, so Cobber Athlete 3:10 p.m.: First pitch. it was understood that the We enjoyed the raising of Twins needed to score early. of the Week the Twins' championship Pavano continued to pitch banners by former Twins well, and was able to hand stars like Brad Radke, Ed- in six strong innings, yield- die Guardado, and Shan- ing only one run while strik- non Stewart. Twins Hall of ing out four. Lester, on the Famers Kent Hrbek, Tony other hand, struggled throw- Oliva, and Rod Carew are ing strikes, and had to leave joined by Kirby Puckett, after five innings sporting a Jr., to help the Pohlad fam- taxing pitch count of 107. Big shoes to fill How Concordia baseball is replacing a mIAC star BY KYLE MIKEL KAZEMI filling. as spring approached con- while freshman Jan-Erik Sports Writer According to Concor cerning the pitching staff's Lindberg has called pitch- dia senior pitcher Adam ability to adjust to the es in four of Concordia's 25 Last Spring, Cobber Johnson, more important change behind the plate. games played thus far. baseball and Kyle Johnson than the MIAC player of Both Burgau and Adam With six remaining were synonyms. The 2009 the year's .404 season bat- Johnson feel like Concor match-ups against MIAC Concordia graduate and ting average, 14 dingers, dia's hurlers have handled opponents, Burgau and his former starting catcher and 36 runs batted in was the transition well and are senior leader expect big Maddie Haroldson from Cambridge, Minn., the confidence and win- quite comfortable throw- things from a team that was arguably the most ning attitude he brought to ing to any of the team's prides itself on its speed, Softball feared hitter in the MIAC the diamond every day. catchers. solid defense, and work for the past two seasons, As far as maintaining "There was a lot of talk ethic. Hometown: Sartell, Minn. while providing a massive the positive mentality that as to who was gonna call "Our goal has been Major: Exercise science target (listed at six feet one Kyle carried, Adam John- pitches: the catchers or from day one to make inch and 255 lbs. during his son and the club's other coaches," Adam Johnson playoffs and we've put our Year in school: Senior senior season) for Concor ten seniors have seam- said. "In the end we de- selves in a very good posi- Position: Third base dia's 15 pitchers. In May, lessly stepped into a col- cided on the catchers be- tion to accomplish this," Johnson made the step lective position of leader cause we felt that we had Adam Johnson said. "I can Pitcher you'd most like to from college to profession- ship, spurring the team to an experienced staff who promise that because of al baseball with the F-M a strong start in conference were not afraid to shake of the style of game that we take yard: "All of them." Redhawks in bare feet, as play (as of now Concordia a pitch." play, the pop of the bats, Goals for the season: "Fin- he left behind two of the sits atop the MIAC). Sophomore Eric Stoa and the implications that largest shoes Concordia Although few doubted and junior Josh Hintz the remaining games have ish my college career strong Head Coach Bucky Burgau the team's leadership po- have caught a majority of that they will be fun and and have fun." may ever be charged with tential, questions lingered innings for the Cobbers, exciting for all."

A&E APRIL 23, 2010 6 Jazz I performs at 222 with several guests

sell Peterson, the ensemble the stage with Grammy-nom- the Concordia performers, as performed with confidence inated drummer Slammin' well. and it was evident they were Sammy K. Ready to take part Following intermission, enjoying themselves. They in the Percussion Ensemble Jazz I featured two works continued with other favor Concert held Saturday, April arranged by the band. "I'm ites, including "Blue Bossa" 17, Sammy K. flew in from Beginning to See the Light," and "Teach Me Tonight," fea- Los Angeles early to take arranged by pianist Nathan turing alto sax player Hanna part in this joint concert with Hance and "Up Jumped Stevens on vocals. Stevens' the Vocal Jazz and Jazz I. He Spring" by percussionist smoky rich voice and moxie first showed off his skills with Andy Clemenson began the made this piece among the "In the `8os," and continued second-half of the concert. highlights of the evening. drumming in "Mercy, Mercy, Concordia Vocal Jazz took Following the "Spirit of the Mercy" before intermission. to the stage again to perform West" with another skilled His ease and passion on stage three more pieces, my favor solo by Tommy Regouski, was palpable, and brought ite being the beautiful and this time on soprano sax, out increased energy from timeless "At Last. " Concordia Vocal Jazz took over. Directed by Kathie Brekke, the ensemble be- gan with "A cappella in Aca- PHOTO BY TANA FLATEN pulco," a light-hearted piece Guest artist Slammin' Sammy K slams away at the drums in his performance with the Concordia that returned the audience to Jazz Ensemble I. the time of pedal-pushers and BY EMILY GOTTA pencil skirts. Staff Writer • a fun evening of great jazz the audience to forget the un- Another favorite per music. The downtown Fargo comfortably hot temperature formed by the ir-person The Concordia Jazz I and venue, Studio 222, provided of the venue. Well, almost. group was "The Grass Grows Concordia Vocal Jazz got to- an eclectic atmosphere that The evening opened with Greener on the Other Side," gether for an evening of jazz complemented the energy of the Concordia Jazz I play- which really showcased the with special guests Sammy K the performers. The variety ing "Second Thought" with beautiful harmonies created and Grant Larson on Wednes- of jazz and the cool environ- an alto sax solo by Tommy by the ensemble. Following PHOTO BYTANA FLATEN Members of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform at Studio 222 in day, April 14. The result was ment was almost enough for Regouski. Directed by Rus- Vocal Jazz, Jazz I returned to Fargo. Oratorio to bring together choirs, orchestras for one monumental performance BY KATIE WOLF A&E Writer from Russia, baritone Diet- the Orchestra. About a doz- rich FischerDieskau from en faculty members will be The music department Germany, and tenor Peter performing in the Chamber will be putting together a Pears from England. Con- Orchestra and one student, monumental work this corn- cordia has three wonderful Nick Miller, who plays the ing Sunday, April 25. "War soloists filling these huge upright bass. Requiem" by Benjamin Brit- shoes. Lucy Thrasher will be PHOTO BY HANNA STEVENS Throughout the day pre- The American Brass Quintet performs in the Memorial Auditorium. ten is an anti-war piece that performing as the soprano vious to the concert, Sat- was first performed in May soloist. Peter Halverson, the urday, April 24, the music 1962. Britten dedicates this voice of God for the Con- building will be hosting sym- American Brass Quintet brings work to four of his friend cordia Christmas Concerts, posium-like classes about the that were killed during World singing the baritone solo, "War Requiem." Dr. Clausen War I. The piece follows the which has many beautiful will be hosting one discuss- their gifts to Concordia traditional Catholic Mass contrapuntal harmonies with ing the preparations of the the group. This level of mu- out any sign of condescen- while including text from tenor, David Hamilton. "War Requiem." Dr. Clausen BY TIMOTHY G. PIPINICH sical experience and familiar sion or intimidation. With nine of Wilfred Owens po- As far as the chorus has been waiting to conduct A&E Writer intimacy translated into a suggestions that were both ems he wrote during World goes, this performance in- this piece for a long time. Last weekend was an in- homogeneity that was truly creative and practical, they War I. Britten was very clear volves all five of the choirs at He has prepared it twice for credibly busy and exciting a wonder to behold and they contributed to the musical as to the intent of his work. Concordia. The Concordia famous composer/conductor time for the music students succeeded in maintaining the growth of all involved. "I am not concerned with Choir, The Concordia Cha- Robert Shaw. Jay Hershberg- at Concordia College as high performance standards Their stay in the Fargo- poetry. My subject is war, pel Choir, Mannerchor, and er, Concordia's own fabulous more than 7o students from set forth by their predeces- Moorhead community cul- and the pity of war. The po- Cantabile will be singing the pianist, will also be hosting 43 high schools representing sors. minated in a Cultural Events/ etry is in the pity. Yet these part of the large chorus. Bel one. However, the one that four regional states convened With an emphasis on Performing Arts Series con- elegies are to this generation Canto will be the portraying people seem to be the most on our campus for the third education and a passion for cert at Concordia College in no sense conciliatory... All what Britten had envisioned interested and excited about annual Honor Band event. spreading their art form that on Saturday, April to, at 7:30 a poet can do today is warn. as the responding children's is a session by Mary King, Students from the Concor draws from their experience p.m. The concert began with That is why the true poets chorus. The chorus will be a professor emeritus from dia Band as well as those as holders of permanent a series of brass canzoni from must be truthful," Britten singing with the help of the Minnesota State University selected by audition for the residencies at The Juilliard the r7th century that have lost said. wonderful Concordia Or Moorhead. She played in the Honor Band had the distinct School and the Aspen Mu- none of their luster with such Britten found these po- chestra. Their part usually orchestra in 1962 under the pleasure and honor to work sic Festival for more than 20 fine performances that were ems to fit throughout the consists of very tense inter baton of Benjamin Britten with esteemed composer Dr. years, The American Brass precise yet still full of feeling. piece using the baritone and vals and the whole piece re- for the premier of this piece. David Gillingham in addition Quintet did far more than The remainder of their con- tenor soloists singing these ally embodies loth century At 98, she will try her best to to our own excellent campus merely perform for this com- cert largely consisted of 20 th while the soprano soloist modern music. It's almost recall the best memories per- band directors Dr. Scott munity. Their stay entailed century music that was both mirrors the text of the large atonal; however, near the end forming with top class musi- A. Jones and Dr. Nathaniel a mini-residency in which of the tonal and atonal vari- chorus. there is a theme that is heard cians and working in tandem Dickey. Also on campus that performance masterclasses ety. Perhaps the most chal- For the opening of night twice previously ending as an with the composer. This will weekend was internation- and educational sessions lenging and innovative work of the "War Requiem," Brit- elegy to the fallen soldiers. be an interesting and mean- ally renowned chamber en- were also presented both on the concert program was ten wanted to make this a With the Concordia ingful precursor to the con- semble, The American Brass here at Concordia and at a new work by Gordon Beef- universal anti-war theme, not Orchestra there is a "semi- cert the following day. The Quintet. This is far from the Fargo South High School. erman which included sixth- just focusing on Great Brit- orchestra" called the Faculty interview with Mary King, first prominent chamber en- One such session focused on tones, meaning that there ain. He did this by using so- Chamber Orchestra who Lydia Griffin says, "will give semble to grace us with their the commissioning of new were musical pitches that loist from different nations, perform on every piece and great insight to the mind of a presence at Concordia, but works, which this group has were one-sixth of the size of soprano Galina Vishnevskaya work to mirror melodies of musical genius." this group displayed a level extensive experience with a typical whole-step musical of professionalism and focus (The American Brass Quin- interval resulting in some jar- rarely seen that resulted in tet have premiered more ringly different sounds. an incredibly satisfying expe- than loo contemporary As The American Brass rience. brass works during their ex- Quintet left our campus In the midst of their 50th istence). for another performance at anniversary, The American Perhaps the most in- Oberlin College, it was clear Brass Quintet shows no signs teresting and memorable that they had left a valuable of slowing down. The cur sessions presented by The imprint at Concordia. Their rent lineup consists of Ray- American Brass Quintet no-nonsense approach that mond Mase and Kevin Cobb were the masterclasses both focused solely on music, on trumpet, David Wakefield for chamber groups and spe- composers and students was on French Horn, Michael cific instruments. This au- a welcome departure from Powell on trombone and thor personally participated the commercialism and ex- John Rojak on bass trom- in the chamber ensemble ternal distractions that come bone. While none of these masterclass in which mem- with many groups of a similar are the original members, bers of the Quintet worked stature. I can only hope that they like to remind their au- with and coached student they return to our campus diences with tongues firmly brass quintets. Their musical someday soon to inspire a in cheek that they have 125 intuition proved most effec- new generation of students PHOTO FROM CBC.CA years of combined service to tive and was delivered with- and musicians. A photo from an original 1962 rehearsal of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem," depicting English organist and tenor soloist Peter Pears.

CONCORDIAKI A&E APRIL 23,2010 7 The quest for fine dining in F/M can lead to culinary adventures and some surprises BY KATIE JAHNIG was no seat to be had and so Street in Moorhead back to- A&E Writer I once again had to set off on wards campus, Young makes an adventure to find a college a sharp left into the parking American author and friendly food joint. lot of McDonald's. After or- editor E. L. Doctorow was On my third attempt, as dering a burger and fries with quoted once, as saying "Writ- a suggestion from my friend a coke, there is a pause by the ing is an exploration. You Adele Young, we took off drive through attendant. start from nothing and learn down Broadway, turned on a "Would you like fries with as you go." I have to say that few corners and ended up at that?" she asked. "Hello? he is very wise in his words a sushi place named Wasabi. Would you like fries with PHOTO FROM ACESHOWBIZ.COM and I now take heed of them. Connected to the Drunken that?" Dave Lizewski, played by Aaron Johnson, suits up as his alter-ego, Kick-ass. My original quest in writ- Noodle, Wasabi has an Asian Really? Was I just asked ing this story was to find a atmosphere: you could take that question? Apparently. unique eatery that the regu- a seat at the sushi bar and Young and I looked at each "Kick-ass" is, well, kick-ass lar student could afford and watch them prepare your other and laughed. "Urn. not feel guilty indulging in. meal. I am not a sushi per- Yeah?" we replied at the same BY ANTHONY PILLOUD Little to my knowledge, I son, I have come to find out. time. A&E Writer wouldn't find one special eat- I have never tried sushi and Young pulled ahead and There is a group of mov- montage are fantastic. fashion; however, there is no ery, but the wonderful world I probably will try it again paid for the food. Turning up ies in which, upon leaving the The characters accentu- glass, because the pressure of downtown Fargo, which someday after this experi- the music, we peeled out of theater after watching them, ate these moments. Nicolas build up would make win- I further intend to explore. ence. Sushi Chef Dan recom- the drive-through and took you end with a sense of pure Cage (playing Big Daddy), dows explode. The slow mo- Filled with little shops that mended a couple of different off once again. Dropping me satisfaction, that what you who has had a tendency tion seems to almost flaunt even native Fargoans have sushi rolls, but I had no idea off at the door of the Bogs- just saw was what you ex- lately of being poorly cast this in your face, tempting never heard of, and com- what he was even saying. tad Apartments, Young took pected to see. No switch hit- in poor films, came out and the audience to believe what mon eateries that are known "I never serve new people off for her meeting, and I in- ters, no surprises; just a fun, clearly made fun of himself the film makers want them around the country, there are sushi I wouldn't eat," Dan tended on eating the grease enjoyable, easy-going movie as much as he did in his in- to believe, and then taking it some establishments which said. "I'm going to make you filled-food Young had just experience. Upon leaving credibly brief cameo in the to their level instead. remain hidden gems waiting my favorite, yellowtail." bought to make up for the su- "Hot Tub Time Machine," I theatrical version of "Grind- Multiple times through- to be explored. In an at- shi mishap. Then felt exactly like this. Upon house." Nobody Aaron out, this movie tricks the In an attempt to find a tempt to give cc, my phone rang entering "Kick-ass," this was Johnson (who plays Kick-ass) audience in just such a man- unique take on pizza, I en- this an honest never serve and I was off to what I was expecting. Upon portrays the Superbad-esque ner. You think that Kick-ass tered downtown Fargo. I try, I even or- new people sushi Kroll's Diner to leaving "Kick-ass," I was so humor, misleading audiences is just dreaming about get- took a right turn onto Broad- dered a bowl enjoy two-for entirely taken aback by the into thinking this movie is ting beaten up on his first at- way and drove a few blocks. of Miso soup. I wouldn't eat" one rootbeer quality of this film that I just another "Scary Movie" tempt at being a superhero. While I was sitting idle at "If I floats. didn't know what to think. type comedy. Chloe Moretz However, he is actually get- the stoplight with my left wasn't aller- Arriving at I'm going to be honest brings out a near shot-stop- ting stabbed and ran over by blinker on waiting to make gic to soy, I the diner before with you when I say that ping performance as Hit- a car. You think Big Daddy the turn, I looked over at a would say I want a bowl too," my friend, I grabbed a table "Kick-ass" is kick ass. From Girl, who, when we are first is just joking about test- construction sight. The black Young said. "You have to get and ordered a large Diet Pep- beginning to end, every ac- introduced to, single hand- ing a bulletproof vest on his numbers on the glass front a piece of tofu, seaweed, and si. I saw it was a slow night so tion sequence did something edly slices and dices an entire r3-yearold daughter. Nope. door read 322, the building green onion in the spoon." I decided to have a chat with new and bold and unique room of thugs. The one complaint I can I had gone in search of and I loaded up the spoon the waitress who was rolling to grasp your attention. Also, one can tell the think of for this movie is had to take a double look. with a little of everything silverware in napkins. Out of Whether that is simply a makers of this movie did the romance. The romantic Spicy Pie, a New York-style and stared at the contents. curiosity, I wondered what well-choreographed fight their homework. For one, turning point in which the pizzeria was supposed to be I looked uneasily at Adele the strangest combination of scene, a gorgeous slow-mo the amount of cinematic protagonist and his love in- open, to my surprise it was and then at the sushi chef. shake was. kill shot, or just a sudden and references and allusions are terest finally hook up feels still under construction and She nudged my shoulder and "The strangest flavor or surprising shot to the face, rampant. At one moment forced and obligatory. Yet not seating any customers at. he grinned at the expression dered here has been knephla this movie delivers. they are cracking Superbad this is slightly redeemed this time. on my face. On the count of soup," said Jaymie Kelly, a But that is not to say teenage sex jokes, and the shortly after, when the two Figuring something would three, I quickly placed the waitress who started in Janu- that the only thing going for next we have vigilante justice make numerous teenage sex go wrong — as it always seems spoon in my mouth and sa- ary. "It has a nasty after taste it is action. That would be straight out of "The Dark jokes, as if to apologize for to do with even my best- vored the flavors. I will never though." the understatement of the Knight." There's even a first the lame scene prior. laid plans — I had a back-up eat tofu alone, it is not my Kelly has worked at cinematic year. To make a person shooter sequence There is little else I can plan. Earlier in the day, I had thing. Kroll's Diner for three years bold statement for myself, reminiscent of "Doom." say about this movie, or any heard of a neat little burger "Here is your sushi," Dan prior in Mandan. The strang- this movie does to cinema- As far as homework goes, other way that I can stress place called JL Beers. This said. "Enjoy. If you don't like est moments working at tography what "Transform- the makers even toss in candy for you to witness it. It's a establishment has a wonder- it, I won't make you pay for Kroll's Diner was watching ers" did to CGI. This film for movie-goers like me. At shame that this movie will ful English-style pub atmo- it." young little girls order large is gorgeous, cinematically one point, two of the super- not be taken for what it re- sphere with 32 different kinds I stared at the sushi amounts of food and .then stunning. The combina- heroes slow-mo run through ally is, and will be regarded of beer on tap, homemade wrapped in rice. I broke apart finishing it all. tion of the highly unique a pair of double doors, jump- as either an entertaining B- fries and curly chips, and my chop sticks, learned how Finishing the rootbeer soundtrack in context with ing out of a flaming building. movie or entertaining Hol- best of all the freshly made to use them from Young, and floats, I sat in the booth the action. and camera shots You expect them to jump lywood hit. See and accept it to order all-American ham- dove in. I was fine until I got thinking one thing...ice make for a very satisfying ex- through the glass of the door for what it should be. burger. What college student to the yellowtail fish. Very cream really does make ev- perience. The moments of in typical epic Hollywood could pass up the chance plain in taste for the first bite, erything better. for a great burger starting at I tried again. I cannot do raw The moral of the story: $2.99? The only student who food, so I watched Young eat Fargo has some very interest- cannot enjoy this wonderful her choices of Philadelphia ing eateries worth checking atmosphere is either under roll, my yellowtail roll and a out. Sometimes trying to find 21 years old or a student that spicy salmon roll. After we an adventurous place to eat has chosen to eat on a night boxed up the rest of her rolls, becomes the adventure and when it is full. Limited seat- we set off once again to find you should really just stick to ing is stopped at 24 people. food I could eat. your favorite spot. This was Walking in the door there While driving down Main my adventure. What's yours?

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trying to figure out the best way to tie up my time as Edi- Mr' tor-in-Chief of The Concordian. What do I want to say to you that I have not yet said? This is my last opportunity, so it should probably be profound. It should probably be heartwarming. It should probably he short, since I am writing on deadline, and you are reading this during finals. Since nothing is really sticking out to me, I am going to take a break and come back later. Now, as I write this, it is nearly midnight on Wednes- day night, and my deadline is sneaking up on me. I am already feeling a little nostalgic about my time here; not only here, with The Concordian, but here at Concordia— guk-aislimilill.....11.11011111.11111111111 the college we all call home for four very important years of our lives. Tonight was the final communion event for the year, which might he the initial source of my nostalgia. All se- niors were invited to this special communion, which in- PHOTOS FROM WASHINGTONSEMESTERORG cluded a blessing/sending and gift for all who are gradu- ating. At the event, I was a little bit preoccupied with Concordia offers many has gone through LCWS and of the program but in my ex- ing to get your daily coffee what I was going to write for an editorial this week. Then programs that give students you are sure to get a variety perience the internship you fix and you might end up Temple Band sang a Ryan Shupe song called "Dream Big." the opportunity to expand of answers as to what their complete is the most crucial running into Speaker Nancy their academic horizon be- favorite part of the program part of the program and will Pelosi and Majority Leader yond the walls of the campus. was. Some students will benefit you most in the long Harry Reid having breakfast. When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud The Lutheran Col- gloat about run. Your internship allows Stroll down the hall of `Cause it will carry all your cares away lege Washington the spacious you to receive hands-on ex- your office building and you And when you see, see the beauty all around and in Semester Program penthouse perience in an area that in- could see a movie star lob- yourself (LCWS) is one of Your internship apartments terests you and it is a great bying a member of Congress And it'll help you feel okay these great oppor- also gives you that are pro- way to test out a career path on an important issue. Arrive And when you pray, pray for strength tunities offered to vided to every while still receiving academic at work and get pleasantly To help you carry on students interested valu able work LCWS stu- credit. greeted by Supreme Court When the troubles come your way in studying abroad experience to put dent. Some Over the past four Justice Antonin Scalia or for- and it is the pro- on a resume and like the con- months, I have been intern- mer President Bill Clinton. And when you dream, dream big gram I am current- venience of ing on Capitol Hill for a These were just a few of the As big as the ocean blue ly enrolled in this helps you get your having class member of Congress and the many amazing things LCWS `Cause when you dream it might come true spring. LCWS is foot in the door in the same experience has been truly interns got to experience this semester by living and work- When you dream, dream big a consortium of 13 for future building they rewarding. Being a political Lutheran colleges live in. Oth- science major, this intern- ing in our nation's capitol. who send students employment. ers love being ship offered me a real life If you are interested in And at this point in my night, I knew I had found the to Washington, D.C. able to take glimpse into what really goes the Lutheran College Wash- subject of my editorial. Dream big. It doesn't matter if to study and intern classes from on behind the scenes in the ington Semester Program you are finishing your first or fourth year here, but keep in the nation's capitol. In the best and most knowl- political and legislative arena. and want more information, on dreaming. Follow your heart. Study what makes you Washington, LCWS students edgeable professors the It is something you just can't you can contact Dr. Max happy. Don't worry about the future (whether far off in receive full academic credit D.C.-area has to offer. learn or experience in a class- Richardson of the political the distance or creeping up like an afternoon shadow), just by taking two courses and in- There are students who room. science department and visit keep on dreaming. It won't always be easy, but that is OK. terning at a location that best enjoy being only a short walk Your internship also gives the program website at wwvv. Laughing will carry all your cares away. Paying attention fits their interests and area of away from the historic Iwo you valuable work experience washingtonsemester.org. to beauty will help you feel better. Prayer will assist you in study. Whether that is politi- Jima Memorial and Arlington to put on a resume and helps National Cemetery. Getting you get your foot in the door times of trouble. 'Cause when you dream, it might come cal science, communications, For more information for future employment. Not true... so dream big. history, business, or art, there every Wednesday off from about Concordia's study is something for everyone in work to go on program-spon- only is your internship valu- EMILY MEYER abroad oppurtunities, visit able for your career but every Editor-in-Chief this town. sored tours and field trips www.cord.edu/ around this historic city isn't day on the job is unique and There are many positive Offices/globaVabroadl.php and exciting aspects of the a bad perk either. exciting. For example, head

program. Ask anyone who These are all great aspects up to Starb , cks one morn- Sassy senior wisdom with Sean Parting Thoughts SEAN VOLK philosopher famously wrote haven't met yet." I don't and order songs, but I im- Opinions Columnist whole works in small seg- agree with that because plore you to take some time ments called analects. His some strangers are creepy out of your busy schedules to When I first began writ- most famous work, "The and gross and not deserving construct your own playlists. ing "Sassy Senior Wisdom Analects," inspired me to of your friendship. There are I have a personalized playlist with Sean," I was wracked take my best ideas and pres- some people that we are not for almost every mood and with worry. I thought to ent them in brief. Here are compatible with and that just situation and I am a better myself, "Sean! What are you my final pieces of sassy Con- rub us the wrong way, and it person for it. Also, burned doing! You just signed up to cordia wisdom as a senior. would be inauthentic to be CDs composed of thought- write a weekly column full of Become involved in your their friend. You don't have fully arranged songs make a professors: Dr. Susan sass and insight!" Week in community. Whether you to be friends with everyone, perfect present. O'Shaughnessy in philoso- tion that I was on this doc- and week out, I set my nerves have one or three years left, that's impossible, but you Don't try to work when phy, Dr. Peter Schultz in art tor kick because of a recent aside, conquered writers Concordia is an amazing should be open to friendship you are distracted, it won't and Dr. Roy Hammerling "Grey's Anatomy" marathon block, and I wrote. place full of and community do anyone any good. Give in religion. These profes- and that I shouldn't change I pondered sassy opportu- On the topic of friends, into the distraction and work sors are excellent lecturers my life plans so whimsically. things and brain- At co /lege, you nity, and it is find best friends who chal- later, you will be much more who present their material Instead of rushing head first stormed how to are presented your job to lenge you but make you a bet- efficient. in compelling ways. Above into spontaneity, I thought share my thoughts get out there ter person for knowing them. In the Career Center, all, they have the utmost about it for a little bit and or ideas most effec- with a multitude and make the Take my friend Page and I there resides a woman name respect for their students. made a reasonable choice. tively. I analyzed of op portunities most of your for example. I love her very Kelly Meyer. She is fantastic; I have learned a great deal Finally, take lots of pic- tures. Whether you are hang- the lessons learned and n ew experi- experience. much, but we are very differ- become her BFF. She is an from each of these scholars from attending a Join an activ- ent people and sometimes all excellent guide and support and I am lucky to have had ing out near the bell tower Britney Spears con- ence s. Keep a ity or become we can do is shake our heads system while you plan the multiple courses from each or in your dorm, or you are cert, trying to buy a level head and involved in at each other. There are days next steps of your life after of them. jetsetting to France or Egypt foreign Blu-Ray re- your major. where I think that Page is on Concordia. She'll ask tough Sing "Part of Your World" or China, pictures are memo- lease, and becom- don't go crazy. Go to cam- the crazy train to Nova Sco- questions and push you to be from "The Little Mermaid" ries in physical form. You'll ing your own Carrie pus events. If tia and Page thinks that I've completely honest, and you in public as inuch as possible have them forever, unless you Bradshaw. Here I involvement become lost in an optimistic will be stronger because of to embarrass your friends. lose your memory card. am seven months later. My isn't your thing, find a group land of unicorns, but we are it. Don't be afraid of crying At college, you are pre- Though I have more sass days as a senior are coming of likeminded people and still there for each other. We to her, I have done it on bi- sented with a multitude of and wisdom where that came to a close and the time has shop at thrift stores togeth- push each other's buttons, weekly basis for the last year. opportunities and new expe- from, all good things must come to say goodbye. er. Regardless of your social but we are better for it. That There is no shame; planning riences. Keep a level head and come to an end. Thank you With graduation but a habits, be nice to people and is why we are friends. We life after graduation is in- don't go crazy. For example, all for making the last four week away and at least 300 encourage others. If you are complement each other de- tense. there was a three day period years an amazing experience. billion ideas for columns, I positive and genuine, you'll spite our differences. It's like A friend in need is more freshman year that I serious- Thank you for reading my had to find a way to fit every- succeed. I'm beginning to Paula Abdul and that cat say, important than any home- ly considered going pre-med. column. Most of all, thank thing into one final extrava- sound too warm and fuzzy, so "Opposites attract." work assignment you have. I weighed the pros and cons you for quoting me to me, ganza-palooza of a column. let me clarify. 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There are lessons to Sometimes you College is about Vigilance is key, be learned regardless just need to ignore learning to stand up especially if you ever of the cirumstance. "VOGUE." and walk alone... find yourself in a real- A Britney Spears Remember It's OK to even if that means life horror movie. concert could change be ugly. Its OK to say fixing a wound with- your life. unfavorable things. It is out your mom. OK to be imperfect. C_ ON C ORD I AN OPINIONS_ APRIL 23, 2010 9 HEALTHCARE REFORM -1'44 Olit Beyond , BREW BY AYAH L Re: Adam Twardowski's 4/16—411 article Junior BY IAN CERO capitalism that Twardowski rights. Thus, even negative dence against them: people Senior defends: the system is so rights (because they require will routinely make deci- "Becoming Responsibly ronment. fragile that "occasional" in- enforcement, and enforce- sions that eliminate any Engaged in the World." If you The production of a pound stance of regulation aimed ment requires funding) ne- chance of economic gain haven't heard that phrase yet, of meat requires between three Recently, I defended the at protecting consumers cessitates limitations on because they feel mistreated you may have slept through and ten times more resources validity of positive and nega- causes it to collapse. The other negative rights like (Moretti & di Pellegrino, your time at Concordia. than the production of a pound tive rights, a framework for alternative, a system that possession private property 2010). Second, the success BREW-ing is the often men- of grain, yet the average Ameri- implementing necessary allows for immunities and with taxation. That system of rational predictions for tioned theme and goal of Con- can continues to consume privileges and protections privileges, is pragmatic and doesn't even pass its own human behavior (the Austri- cordia's core curriculum. What heaping portions of meat in to enhance American health has demonstrated success: tests. ans' favorite tool) is limited we need in the almost every meal and prosperity. Examples only 3o years after the cre- Twardowski's defense because most times human world, . however, even as millions of positive rights are health ation of the Federal Depart- of pure negative rights is decisions are rendered by are thoughtful and By choosing not worldwide starve and education, negative ment of education (1867) definitely heterodox eco- emotional intuitions rather informed citizens EF death. UNI- rights are exemplified in the illiteracy in the US was cut nomics. He argues that the than rational calculation who go beyond to change our own CEF estimates First Amendment. in half Now less than i% of way around this taxation (Haidt et al, 2000. In fact, engaging responsi- lifestyles, we are that 24 thousand Adam Twardowski has the population over age 14 problem is for governments many times we don't even bly in the world to children die as a responded with a more nar- is illiterate (US Department to "rely exclusively on vol- have conscious access to the living responsibly. also deciding result of poverty row approach to problems of Commerce, 1992). Giv- untary financial support" reasoning behind our deci- The United for millions of each day. States contains Seventy per in the status quo, he believes ing everyone an education (e.i. taxes are optional). He sions (Nisbett & Wilson, others that their that we should have only worked and gave us a edge in then cites a few authors as- 1 977). just under five per cent of the world's negative rights. These are the world economy. sociated with the Austrian Additionally, even cent of the world's lifestyles cannot estimated 218 mil- rights that limit government On top of its fragility, School of economics as sup- Twardowski's authors population, yet improve lion child laborers intervention. His defense this "negative rights only" port for the fact that people (Rothbard and Mises, as it controls over work in agricul- of that system has been pri- system just doesn't make would pay voluntary taxes cited in Caplan) concede a quarter of the ture, yet Walmart marily backed by arguments sense. In order to enforce because they see the prac- that their methods can only world's wealth. The can advertise about property rights and a protections for property tical advantage of doing so. elucidate qualities of eco- dozens of Concordia students its low prices as a good thing, laissez faire market. Here, I rights, free speech, and When dealing with this kind nomic change, but cannot who go on Justice Journeys and knowing that we as consumers respond to his criticisms. other negative rights, you of logic, there are a few im- show how big or small those Habitat for Humanity trips will be happy to buy a new t- Twardowski begins by must have funding for that portant considerations to changes will be. Thus,the each spring and the immediate shirt for two dollars rather than claiming "if one consistently enforcement. Unless Ayn remember. theory that defends op- and substantial response from concerned for the child in In- upholds property rights... Rand and Murray Roth- First, authors associated tional taxes has no way of the students of one political dia or the Honduras being paid then one cannot make room bard invented a judicial with the Austrian school are demonstrating how many science course to the disaster in cents a day to pick cotton so for 'occasionar.. govern- branch that runs on dreams against empirical methods. people would actually pay Haiti earlier this year are clear that shirts can be sold so cheap- mental expropriation and and starlight, that funding As such, they have little to (I'm guessing it wont be very examples of the commitment ly here in the United States. In intervention." This dem- must be appropriated with no scientific evidence for many). Concordia students have to al- order to achieve equality, we onstrates one of the major taxes, which are an infringe- their claims. Fortunately, I leviate the suffering caused by must change that. We must flaws in the kind of anarcho- ment on (negative) property have a lot of scientific evi- this pyramid-like wealth struc- value people more highly than Editors note: ture. Now let's take that one money and act in accordance Last week's response by Adam Twardowski was in reference to Ian Cero's piece step further. with that value. initally responsding to Adam Twardowski's "No right to health care," a response published in the March 12 edition Let's change the way we live Is it easy to commit to eat- in answer to Petter Eriksmoen's "Divided We Fail," originally published in the March 5 edition. in order to topple that unjust ing less meat, to consuming To read named articles, visit http://theconcordian.org pyramid-like wealth structure. less plastic products, to driving The Global Footprint Network less or to paying for clothing estimates that it would take five and other products what they AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SUMMER JOB planets to sustain life if every- are actually worth? Is it con- one lived the way the average venient? Of course not. Mean- KAT MELHE!M contrary it can open your shelters, and other places time reading at the library American does. Five planets! ingful change is never easy or Opinions Columnist days up to new experiences. that appreciate the work of or swimming at the lake. It is impossible to bring every- convenient, but if those of Alright then. what are we a volunteer. There are so many things one in the world to the same us with the privilege to affect Congratulations to all to do with our extra time? Option number two on that I have not had time excessive standard of living change are not willing to do so Gobbets who have found Here are a few options I my list: build relationships. to do this year due to piles that we have, so as long as we because it is 'too hard' or 'too regular and reliable summer have come up with. I was talking with a friend upon piles of homework in the United States and other inconvenient,' we must con- employment! Unfortunately The first thing I thought the other day about this and tests and projects. This wealthy countries insist on liv- tent ourselves to life in a world for my tuition payments, I of was volunteering. Over very thing, not having any summer I want to do some ing our lives of excess, other full of injustice and inequality. do not fall into this category the past three summers, paying summer plans. Last of the things I was not able human beings will be forced More than that, we must resign The next four months of my I have been involved in year she lived at home and to do during the academic to live lives of scarcity That ourselves to the truth that by life are largely unknown to events at my church ranging was unable to find a job (al- months. I have a book list means that any hope of achiev- being content with living com- me. For two weeks I will be from bible school with little though I'm happy to report that only keeps growing. I ing equality in the world rests fortably, we are forcing others nannying, one week will be kids to high school youth that this year she will be have a few songs half-way on a commitment from those to live in poverty By accept- spent at a cousin's wedding, trips across the country I working at a summer camp). written that I want to finish. born with privilege to change ing injustice, we are creating and the rest is basically up have gotten to know some Through our conversation I have stacks of magazines our lifestyles. it. By choosing not to change in the air. No high-demand of the kids at my church re- she described how she was that I plan to turn into col- As a student of Concordia's our own lifestyles, we are also job, no exciting internship, ally well through these ex- upset about the lack of abil- lages to give to friends. Social Justice, Peace and De- deciding for millions of others nothing. I could mope and periences, and hanging out ity to make money over last Though I do not have a velopment program in India that their lifestyles cannot im- complain about not making with them is a great way to summer's break. However, 9-5 summer job, a waitress- last fall; I had the opportunity prove. money this summer, about spend time. Even though I she decided to make the ing gig, or an internship that to meet with several rural In- Martin Luther . King, Jr. how I will have nothing to do not have a job as a full- most of her free time last is pertinent to my major, I dian farmers. In the village of once said that "philanthropy do without a job, or about time camp counselor for summer. She started going do have plans for my sum- Putsil, farmers expressed to us is commendable, but it must how I will be alone while ev- the summer, I am still able out for coffee to spend time mer. The next four months their frustration that the rainy not cause the philanthropist to eryone else is at work. But to be a counselor for a few with family and friends. of my life may be uncertain, season no longer comes at the overlook the circumstances of what good would that do? weeks through my church. Though she did not make but they will be enjoyed. I same time each year as it used economic injustice that make Not a whole lot that I can Sure, I do not make money, any money, she found her am going to work at improv- to, wreaking havoc on their philanthropy necessary" Char see. So I have asked myself, but I have loads of fun and life enriched due to the ing lives in my community, crop yields, and with it, their ity is a great band-aid, but it what can I do this summer make little friends along growing relationships she relationships in my own life, livelihoods. Meanwhile here in is not a cure. Eradicating pov- that will be good? I do not the way. Of course, church cultivated. and having a good time. If the United States, we continue erty and injustice will not be mean what will be good for work is not the only form of Another way to spend you do not have a job, or to drink bottled water, juice easy but it will happen if we my finances, but rather what volunteering available. My time without a job is to sim- even if you do and you have and soda on a regular basis, the consumers care enough to will be good for my heart, community has a variety of ply do something you love some sort of free time, I en- eat meat three times a day and challenge our own comfort in good for my life, and good senior centers where I could to do. For me, this could courage you to make a list of drive a car to a grocery store pursuit of justice. Move beyond for my community. After go and visit with the older include art projects, writ- things you can do this sum- that is less than a mile away, engaging responsibly to living all, being unemployed does adults. There are also food ing music, practicing an mer to work. It may not pay caring little about the effects responsibly in the world. Com- not mean you cannot have a shelves, clothing donation instrument or picking up a your bills, but you will have our actions have on the envi- mit to care. productive summer, On the centers, hospitals, homeless new instrument, spending_ a richer life nonetheless. THE FINAL COUNTDOWN PE I I ER ERIKSMOEN the final countdown!" It's Cohen's and I'm sticking ture knowing which classes Opinions Columnist the journey of a lifetime, a with the boys who named we will take next, months in space flight commemorating themselves after the conti- advance. We have a program We have got just one the pinnacle of a bygone era. nent that started two world of study, the same friends and week of class left in the 2009- Band leader and wunderkind wars. Practical application teachers around each semes- 2010 school year. For some Joey Tempest based the lyri- is another, equally impres- ter, and even the food we are of us that means graduation cal motifs on David Bowie's sive story. There is probably used to. But when we walk and a dip in Prexy's Pond, Space Oddity, but he asserted no hockey arena, nay, sports through these doors for the while for others that means the glory and supremacy of arena in the United States last time and step out into a few months off his new adaptation that doesn't keep this gem in what we've been calling "the before starting it all with one small dif- their back pocket, and it is real world" for the past four over again next fall. Is that a ference. Major arguably the most successful years, where are we headed? Regardless of your synethesizer or a Tom had needed to "starting lineup" background Are we ever going to be corn- situation, it's also trumpet? Is it radio back to earth. groove ever. ing back? time to talk about a both? It's hard to The bad dudes of A friend of mine suggest- Even though I previously musical masterpiece; be sure, but one Europe made no ed to me that I spend the made a light-hearted refer- perhaps the single thing is for such move, leaving next week walking around ence to the lyrics of this greatest foray into certain... "Its the us with, "maybe campus playing this song for song, they are actually a bit glam rock -tronica we'll come back/ everyone, and while we both weightier than I give them final countdown!" PHOTOS FROM WIKIPEDIA.COM this world has ever to Earth who can got a good laugh out of that credit for. In the final stanza known. I'm speaking tell." it is a rather interesting sug- of the second verse, Tempest create a life for ourselves. or a round-trip ticket. I have of course of Europe's And lyrical gestion. The song is about sings, "with so many light We might know where we closed every one of my edito- The Final Countdown. prowess? Don't get me start- leaving Earth on a journey years to go/and things to be are headed in terms of a lo- rials this year with a distinct From the opening bar of ed. These guys wrote the to space with no plan and found." That is true essence cale, but what we encounter idea or opinion. So it I close the song you know exactly book on it: "we're heading no knowledge of whether or of where we go next. In many there is as good a guess as this one by asking you to what song it is. Is that a syn- to Venus/and still we stand not they will return. Think ways we only truly begin our any ones. There are years be open to the experiences thesizer or a trumpet? 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