Page 8 The Back Page Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday, September 30. 201 I faff to-ofo [ist KACIE Luccnrm Features Editor Many of you probably started to notice that the leaves are changing, Walking around campus. I couldn‘t help but pick up all the pretty red and orange leaves. It got me think- ing... Show morePage 8 The Back Page Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday, September 30. 201 I faff to-ofo [ist KACIE Luccnrm Features Editor Many of you probably started to notice that the leaves are changing, Walking around campus. I couldn‘t help but pick up all the pretty red and orange leaves. It got me think- ing, "hon hell. it‘s fall... al- ready?!“ Even if you don’t know where the summer went. lwouldn‘t dwell on it too long because fall is‘a gorgeous sea- son. In our beautiful city, it is so easy to walk out your door on a beautiful fall day and find tons of things to do. For those of you who are too lazy to look for yourselves... this article is here to help. As always, I will try to make all activities afford. able, local. and awesome. 1. Bike Break out the bike folks. Whether you‘re a hipster and your bike is a super awesome roadster one-speed or you haven‘t rode a bike in years, it is fun season to explore the city. lfyou don’t have a bike, rent a Nice Ride. There‘s a sta- tion right by the ice arena and it will only cost you five bucks for the whole day. As Oliver Dykstra, senior, explained to me earlier this week, nothing is better than riding your bike, getting a strong wind, and hav- ing fall leaves blow on past. 2. Hayrides I wont lie to you readers. l haven‘t gone on a hayride since I was five but you know what. I want to this fall because it sounds freaking awesome. School is stressful, work is stressful. money is stressfiil. Planting your butt on a truck bcd full of hay and riding around in the crisp fall air with leaves blowing in your hair is the perfect remedy for all of that weekly chaos. I just asked my trusted friend Google and was given a list of 30+ in the area. 3. Carve a Pumpkin Carve a pumpkin... or three! Pumpkins are ridicu- lously inexpensive at pumpkin patches. most of which offer hayrides. Now that‘s a two birds with one stone situation. There are also some cheap and fun pumpkin carving kits that give you stencils, carving tools, and candles. BOOM. But if you‘re more creative, carve Auggie the eagle or make a vomiting pumpkin (personal favorite.) If you’re afraid of knives like I am, paint a pump- kin. It’s still cheap and gives the same effect. 4. Pile of Leaves As I mentioned earlier... LEAVES. I love fall leaves more than anything else; the reds, the yellows, the orang- es... what‘s not to leave? So why not go to Murphy Park or the quad with some friends, pile up some leaves, and jump. There is no better way to revisit your childhood then diving into a crunchy. crisp pile of fall leaves. Whether you do any of this crazy stufi" is up to you but I encourage all of you to get outside in the next couple weeks. As always, winter is coming. That means months of indoors, gray, and cold (unless you live in Umess... sorry). So stop sitting on facebook or watching T.V. - save it for this winter. Get outside and enjoy the change of season, the last weeks of beautiful weather, and a day when a coat isn’t needed. HQRQSCQPES Aries Mar 21~ Apr 19 Your Facebook statuses aren't that funny... but keep trying. Taurus Apr 20» May 20 Call your mother. She has some- thing to tell you... something along the lines ot’your not hers. Gemini .\IJ_\' Zl- lune 20 Get a iob, .1 real iob. Online poker, stripping, and surveys iust aren‘t paying the bills. Cancer lune Zl-Iulll Back off the Einstein's Bagels before you eat them out of house and home. Leo Iuly 23- Aug 22 Grrrr. Your attitude is sour and so is your stench. The armpit of America KATHLEEN WATSON .4615 Editor I lost my Degree this mom- ing. It wasn‘t on the counter in the bathroom. It wasn‘t in my room. It wasn't in my purse. I couldn’t even find my roommates‘. I sniffed my pits and knew that skipping was not an option. I risked being late to my class by running out to Target. I thought I would be able to grab my stick of Degree and go. but I was sucked into the floor- to-ceiling shelves containing an infinite amount ofoptions. There were way too many choices. Degree, Old Spice. Teen Spirit. Dove. Speed-Stick. | zoned in on the Degree area, but that only narrowed my options down to about 45. Vanilla, shower clean. sexy intrigue, sheer powder, pure clean. pure rain. red satin. cool rush, cool comfort, arctic edge. clean reaction, olive leaf and pink pepper. extreme blast, adventure. Tropical power. Love. Just Dance. One was specifically made for the “little black dress," while another was the best product to prevent yel- low sweat stains from developing under the armpits. Is it impossible to find a normal stick of deodorant nowadays? Why was I getting wrapped up in all these options? I grabbed the “adventure” off the shelf and went to the cash register. I came, and I conquered. But I was still late to class. In class, I wondered why we need so many kinds of deodor- ant. Don’t they all do the same thing? They all make us smell better, which leads to more posi- tive social interactions or possible love interactions, but deodorant doesn’t really do much else. And how did such a product come to be? Who was the mastermind behind deodorant? Who changed human interactions forever? Abul-Hasan Ali Ibn Nafi was born in Iraq in 789. Nicknamed Ziryab because of his beautiful voice, he was one of the most renowned musicians of Muslim culture. He became so talented that he was the highlight ofcourt enter- tainment. Ziryab also introduced the lute to both Spain and England. Along with being a famous musi- cian, he was a fashion icon all throughout the Middle East. He swapped gold glasses for crystal and glass. he used tablecloths and were white clothing in summer, and introduced the games of chess and polo. And in his spare time. he created perfumes specifically for covering up underarm smells. He created deodorant. America seems to have the biggest obsession with deodor- ant in the world. Unlike other countries. most notably France. Virgo Aug 23- SepZZ Check your back. A friend will soon have a tragic tripping acci» dent which will result in you being stabbed... in the back. Libra Sep 13 — Oct 22 Stop cooking. People hate it but they're too afraid to tell you. the people ofthe United States are extremely uncomfortable smelling like the animals they are. Citizens in San Luis Obispo County passed a law allowing people with of- fensive body odors to be kicked out of libraries. It’s not the silent atmosphere that‘s most important; it’s the scentless. For a country so wrapped up in personal hygiene, it‘s astounding that it took until the l9th century for a commercial deodorant to hit the stores. An un- known man answered the nation‘s cry for cleanliness in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. and created the first deodorant—“Mum.” The name of the product might reflect the flower it smells like. or the societal stan- dard that hygiene wasn‘t discussed. but today‘s society surely doesn't keep silent about its olfactory sen- sations. All this odor protection is fine and dandy, but the biggest worry for me is sweat. I‘ll admit. I sweat enough to end a drought in a small country. Sweating regulates our body temperature. and we sweat for only three reasons: during strenuous activity, during times of anxiety, and eating spicy food. I don‘t eat an abnormal amount of spicy food, and strenuous activity is not even in my vocabulary, so I must be sweating due to anxiety. Lots of anxiety. Enough anxiety to create pit circles with a four-inch radius. These circles migrate down into visible territory. which causes everyone in the class to stare only at my pits instead of the beautifully constructed Power Point I created, which makes me even more anx- ious. And this anxiety triggers me to sweat which makes me more anxious about my sweat...that cycle is exhausting. Does that count as strenuous activity? I‘ve tried everything to keep from sweating as much. I’ve tried the “clinical strength" antiperspi- rant which is supposed to keep me dry for at least 24 hours. Note that I immediately started sweating profusely five minutes after appli- cation, The clinical strength stufi" was not strong at all. and it turns out that it’s only 10% stronger than normal antiperspirant. I thought the goal of such antiperspirant was to prevent sweaL but it tums out that NO ANTIPERSPIRANT ACTUALLY ANTI‘S THE PER- SPIRANT. It’s only meant to reduce it by the most 30%. I can‘t even imagine what my sweat is like at a full blown l00%, but I guess I‘m grateful for that minor relief Does this mean that our society has placed too much emphasis on the impossible? Must we really be required to not sweat in order to be sexy and confident? I think that our society needs to embrace the fact that our bodies are functioning cor— Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21 You will meet the love of your life this week however, being you're shallow self. You'll pass them up and be alone forever. Better luck next life! Sagittarius Nov 22- D: 21 Be careful when traveling today. Reports of magical unicoms are abundant th's month. rectly when they release sweat. and we should not be ashamed ofa little extra wetness. We must realize that not sweating at all is inhuman; sweat keeps us human—it keeps us from becoming machines! Besides. the chemicals found in antiperspirants have been fright- enineg attached to breast cancer. Terrifying emails and medical warnings have circulated in recent years, warning that harmful sub— stances in antiperspirants—such as aluminum—can be absorbed through the skin near the breast. The entry points of such chemi- cals are nicks in the skin caused by shaving. There's not existing evidence that using antiperspirants cause breast cancer. but it brings up a very valid question. Which is the best way to prevent the cancer scare: skipping on the antiperspi- rants or skipping out on shaving? It all depends on whether smooth pits or sweatless pits are more valued by our society. And that‘s a battle I don’t want to be privy to. Forget all the breast cancer scares; my mom is more worried about my choice of deodorant af- fecting my chemical makeup and sexuality, not my boobs. Accord- ing to my mother, there‘s a huge difference between the chemical configurations of male and female deodorant and the chemicals found in male and female armpits. I‘ve taken a liking to male deodorant because it doesn’t make me smell like a stupid little flower or like someone‘s perfume just leaked all over me. Mama Watson scoms my use of male deodorant because I‘m “changing my chemical makeup by using a product specified for the opposite sex." My mother’s an intelligent lady, but this fact is just another one of her feeble and failed attempts to prevent me from “becoming too butch and turning into a lesbian." Pretty sure that us~ ing men's deodorant was not what “turned me into a lesbian,“ morn. Deodorant and antiperspi- rants are the basic requirement for socialization in America, but do they need to be? What would hap- pen if we took away all underarm products for a day? Would we re- ally find the odor too unbearable? Would we really be humiliated by our own sweating habits if every- one around us was sweating like pigs too? Would I turn straight since the "chemical makeup“ of my underarms wouldn‘t be full of masculinity? All these questions could be answeredby a simple so- cial experian butthem is no way America could handle such a huge upheaval in underarm hygiene. I sweat jrst thinking about it. Capricorn Der: 22' Ian 19 _ ' Your is untied. 1 ) IanZO-Fcb 18 . Test the water-stodqu don't go todeepYouarflswimandoom Show less
Page 4 Sports Minneapolis, Minnesota Auggie golf in full swing PAUL HALLGREN Sports Editor With the MIAC champion- ships coming up this weekend. Augsburg men‘s and women‘s golfare looking to cap offtheir fall seasons with a strong showing. “Our team has been gaining confidence as we have been... Show morePage 4 Sports Minneapolis, Minnesota Auggie golf in full swing PAUL HALLGREN Sports Editor With the MIAC champion- ships coming up this weekend. Augsburg men‘s and women‘s golfare looking to cap offtheir fall seasons with a strong showing. “Our team has been gaining confidence as we have been right with St. John‘s and Gustavus. the top teams in the MIAC." said Se- nior Captain Brian Deuel about his men's squad. “I believe we have a great shot at contending this year at the conference tournament. and I believe we will finish in the top five. But top three is in our reach.“ “These girls are giving |l()%." stated women‘s team captain,junior Jill Ferguson. “Our goal is to break the team scoring record this weekend at the MIAC tournament." So far this season. the captains lead the way for the Auggie men. Zach Johnson (JR) and Deuel are tops on the squad with averages of 77.6 and 79. respectively. The learn had a strong showing in their Auggies crash last outing at the 36-hole Macal- ester College Fall Invitational. finishing in fourth place out often teams and in 629 strokes as unit. Individually. Johnson tallied a shot total of 149 for the weekend. five over par. and good for third place overall. Other notable performances for the men‘s golf team to this point include a seventh place finish of nineteen teams at the Edgewood College Culver’s Fall Classic and a twelfth place standing among the 22 team field at the Augsburg College Fall Invitational. On the women‘s side. Fergu- son has the lowest average at 96.9. with Courtney Barthel (FY). 100.8 and Kelli Linton (FY). 101.3. also leading the pack. The Auggie women landed a third place finish at the St. Benedict Fall Classic this past weekend. completing the tournament in 824 strokes. Captain Margaret Hughes (SO) shot I97 over 36 holes. best on the team and thirteenth in the individual standings. In addition to last weekend. '5' the Auggie women also finished third offour in the Augsburg Twin Cities Opener and eleventh of fourteen in the Concordia College- Moorhead Cobber Open. Neither team will waste time in preparing for theirspring season after the MIAC championships conclude. Deuel said. “Confidence and mental toughness are the big keys in golf." Deuel looks forward to watch— ing his team refine its game this winter in the dome over Edor Nelson Field. which he believes will give them a leg up on the competition afier the snow melts. Ferguson already has a prac— tice plan in mind. “We need to improve our short game.“ she explained. “It’s a vital pan of golf that saves the team a ton of strokes." Ferguson noted that the team is where they expected to be at this point but have the potential for more come springtime. That being said. best of luck toAuggie men‘s and women‘s golf this weekend. homecoming, make history in Collegeville MIKE VAN NESS Sportswrilcr .-\llcr one ofthe biggest wins in program history. the Augsburg football team is olfto a 3-0 start for the second consecutiw year and third time in four years. It was the type of game that athletes dream of playing in. The [cam fought hard all game long on the road in from an unruly St. John‘s homecoming crowd of l2.3ll fans. at one point opening tip a stretch of 30 unanswered points. That all appeared to be in leopard) as the Johnnics had made a II point rttn oftheirown. includ- mg an eight play. ‘l-_\ard dri\e to take a 31—26 lead with 23 seconds lcli in the game. That was before Senior Quar- terback .\larcus Brutnm and the .\ugsbttrg offense co\ cred St) yards on two play s. capped otl‘b) a miraculous 32—) ard throw and catch to Tight End T_\ ler Sw anson for the game w inning touchdown with no time left on the clock. If you ha\ en‘t seen it 3 et. go to Foot~ ball home page and check out the video clip. The final minutes were a mix- ture ofintense lows and highs for Junior Linebacker Adam Sonntag. After the defense gave up the St. John‘s touchdown with 23 sec- onds left. he e\perienced what many athletes know all too well- dmastation. “We just gave them the game in the last minute." he recalled thinking. “It was tough because we led most ofthe game and to fight so hard and come up short was demoralizing." It didn't take long before his spirits would be lifted. “I saw Marcus scrambling and it looked like he was going to get sacked. He threw it and I couldn‘t see the catch. but I saw two people in the air fall and l saw an eryone on our sideline sprint to the end-zone. I didn't know w hat happened but I sprinted with them." What happened was a win of epic proportions behind a record setting day from their Quarterback. Marcus Brumm threw for ~80] yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions. the yardage total tying the most eyer thrown by a St. John‘s opponent. It was Brumm’s second career 400-yard game and moved him into third in Augsburg career passing yards with 5.370. Augsburg hadn't beaten St. John‘s in H years and was win- less in College\'i|le since I980. making this win that much more impressi\e. The Johnnies have one ofthe richest traditions ofany college football program — Spar/x Illtmruled voted them one of the top ten “dream destinations" in all ofcollege football. The other nine were Division I schools. After starting their season with three straight road games. the Auggies will try to continue rid- ing the momentum into the thick of their MIAC schedule. Four of their next fin: games are at home. including the home opener against Carleton on Saturday. October I at 1:00 pm. “The way we won it. at St. Johns on their homecoming. on the last play ofthe game. wasjust perfect." Sonntag said. "That‘s why you play until the last Second. and I‘mjust grateful to be apart of it and a pan ofthis team." From the cage to your couch PAUL HALLGREN Sports Editor There are millions of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and mixed martial arts fans out there, and like it or not. the number is growing. On November l2. the UFC will make its major network debut on FOX, bringing the caged octagon ever closer to mainstream contention with America‘s Big Four of professional sports. It‘s strange to think that only fifieen years ago. Senator John McCain called mixed martial arts “human cockftghting,“ while the UFC struggled to even stay in business. Now, 45 states sanction mixed martial arts events. and the UFC earns lucrative figures from pay- per-view sales. I. myself. am a proud mixed martial arts fan and apologist. Almost every day this summer. I checked my email. fantasy base- ball team, and of my favorite mixed martial arts websites (in that order). I absorbed the ridicu- lous number of articles. updates. rumors and forum posts. and then proceeded to discuss the latest news with my friend who shares the same level of enthusiasm. It may sound pathetic. but I truly enjoy it. Even though the mixed mar- tial arts have been my favorite sport for a couple years now. there used to be times when I felt con- flicted about my fanhood. Truth be told. the arguments against the mixed martial arts as a valid. con- structive form of competition are not without merit. Yes. it is violent. Yes. the objective of a bout is to render one‘s opponent incapable ofcontinuing the fight. Here's my take on it. In my experience. there are two types of mixed martial ans fans: the bloodhound and the junkie. Bloodhounds watch a fight. expect to witness a beatdown. and boo when it doesn't happen. They desire matches that produce carnage. and a fighter‘s brutality matters more than his or her skill. I do my best to avoid this category. but sometimes certain fightersjust grind my gears. and I hope they get embarrassed. Think back on the way Packer fans wanted Clay Matthews to sack Brett Favre as many times as humanly possible in sixty minutes of football. and you'll understand what I‘m talking about. Junkies. on the other hand. observe a great fighter‘s strength. endurance. reflexes. precision. strategy and grit with our jaws on the floor and eyeballs hanging from our sockets. At UFC I35 this weekend, Jon Jones. who I consider the second best athlete in the world behind LeBron James. implemented a perfect game plan and systematically submitted an opponent with biceps bigger than my thighs. To a junkie. witness- ing a technical clinic that ends in a decision victory is oftentimes more gratifying than watching one meathead knock out another with a wild haymaker that might as well take place outside a bar on TRU TV. But what about those danger- ous injuries? Like boxers. football players. rugby players and any- body else crazy enough to play a contact sport. mixed martial artists know exactly what they're getting into when the cage door Closes. They may get knocked out. tapped out. or cut a that‘s just reality. Risking this kind of punishment is part ofthe thrill and adrenaline rush that athletes ofall sports seek. If a fighter sustains injuries during a bout, state athletic com- missions issue required medical suspensions for fighters. some- times putting them on the shelf for as long as six months. Fighters are not allowed to fight or train as a precautionary step against sustaining further damage during this time. In essence. the more brutal the fight, the longer until your favorite fighter gets in the octagon again. With these thoughts in mind. I strongly believe that it should be the responsibility of mixed martial arts fans to resist slipping into gladiator mode but instead value the talent of these unique athletes. In my humble opinion. either bloodhounds or junkies will at some point dominate this dichotomy. and the side that wins out will ultimately determine the Show less
‘fl Friday, September 30, 2011 use: Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 5 Opinions/Editorials Don’t take this personally but... OLIVER DYKSTRA Stafl' Writer Listen, when it comes down to it, I really really like most of you. That’s why I’ve chosen to take a Thoreauvian approach to many of these op. eds. To... Show more‘fl Friday, September 30, 2011 use: Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 5 Opinions/Editorials Don’t take this personally but... OLIVER DYKSTRA Stafl' Writer Listen, when it comes down to it, I really really like most of you. That’s why I’ve chosen to take a Thoreauvian approach to many of these op. eds. To paraphrase his words; I don’t want to flatter any of you, nor do I want to be flattered by you, because that doesn’t really help any of us! We need to be provoked, prodded like the cattle we are, into some sort of forward movement. So don’t take it personally when I tell you, your lazy, apathetic ass is destroying America. How have you even found time to read this article? Between Facebooking and reading Cosmo I thought your schedule was totally booked! But while you’re twiddling away your day playing video games and looking at porn, or watching Glee and drinking yourself stupid; the world is literally on fire. Beyond the literal heating of our planet, our species has much and more to contend with. Massive water shortages are forecasted in the next 15-30 years. The water we do have is all contaminated with everything from birth control to jet fuel. Political corruption is running rampant and the economy is in turmoil! Yet around the world people are taking action! All across the globe people are rising up to topple corrupt governments. Are you aware that hundreds of people are camped out, occupying Wall Street as it were, for the last two weeks now protesting undue corporate influence in our politics? The Tea Partiers are mostly crazy, but at least they‘re standing up for what they believe in! I'm definitely not encouraging the overthrow of our government or anything. All I‘m saying is, are you even paying attention? To be alive, particularly in this day and age, yet unconcerned with the human condition whatsoever, is a truly vile and disgusting thing. Of course I don't think that applies to you. I am sure somewhere in that pile of apathy lies a deep caring for human kind. if not for your own sake then for your mothers’. Now listen, afier all that I‘m not asking you to go out and picket Cub Foods for treating their employees badly. Though I wouldn‘t frown upon it. I‘m not even asking you to sign my petition for a fairer farm bill! Yet. All I‘m asking at this juncture is for you to have an opinion about something! Look at the world around you and find something that, damn it, is just not fair. Read about it a bit. What are the issues surrounding the topic? - Then if you feel really pumped up about what you’ve found, like I’m sure you will be; write about it! Write, l don‘t know, about five hundred words worth, then e-mail it to echo@augsburg.edu and earn twenty bucks just for caring about something! See. Taking a stand does pay. ' Illustration by Lily Morris International, national, ANDREW Fox Contributor Many things have changed from this past school year to the present one. A number of these changes are large-scale projects, like the construction in the library, but others are less noticeable, like a new adjunct faculty member in a department. Some of these changes are undoubtedly for the better, yet sadly, some are for the worse. One change which I believe is in the latter “for—worse“ category is the disappearance of the Star Tribune. So far this year, I have not seen a single copy of the Star Tribune on campus. For those of you who are not aware, the Slar Tribune is a newspaper produced in our own city of Minneapolis which carries international, na- tional and local news. Last year it was one of the three newspapers that the college provided to the Augsburg community. The other newspapers were the USA Today and the New York Times. The New York Times and the USA Today are still available to the Augsburg community at this time. In fact. I picked up a copy ofeach just the other day. These are great newspapers and it‘s wonderful that the college provides them to us without any “additional” cost. During the Christensen Convoca- tion this past Tuesday, Dr. Walter Brueggemann noted how won- derful having free copies of the New York Times is and he hoped we were all “reading them reli- giously.“ While these two newspapers are fantastic, there is something that they both lack: local news. The New York Times provides thought» fit! and informed articles on very important international and na- tional news but it has no news for D the twin cities, Minnesota. or the Midwest (unless of course a news story from any of those places makes it into national news). The same goes for the USA Today. The Star Tribune is a differ- ent story. Not only does it have an entire section devoted to local news, but there is additional infor- mation about local art, performers, restaurants, businesses. sports, etc. embedded in all of the other sections. It is a great resource for people looking to explore the twin cities orjust keep tabs on all man- ner of things going on in the twin cities and in the general vicinity of Minnesota. It seems odd to me that Augs- burg, a college which confesses to be “shaped by its urban and global settings,“ would drop its own hometown newspaper which carries local news and information As you are well aware, Augsburg cares very much about being a col- lege in the city. Every year. the first year class goes out into the city to do service projects. numerous groups on campus are deeply in- vested in community involvement. and many majors require some sort of service or volunteering in the city. So why would the college not take advantage of this con- nection to the twin cities? Why would we not want to continue to keep tabs on and participate in the collective story ofthe twin cities? Why would we not want to stay informed ofthings that are going on? Afier all we are a part of this community too, and as such we have a responsibility to stay informed ofthe plight of our neighbors. The college obviously recog- nizes the fact that the Star Tribune has some sort ofvalue - that it is a great newspaper — otherwise why would the college waste money on a subscription for several years? The only question that remains is, if the Slar Tribune is a valuable re- source and the college recognizes that, then why was out subscrip- tion canceled? Money is probably the answer; specifically a lack of money. It certainly isn‘t a lack of readers. Last year, if you tried to pick up a copy of the Star Tribune late in the day, more often than not, there were no copies left. It seems more feasible that in this climate of economic hardship where purse strings everywhere are being tightened. the cancella- tion ofour subscription was made to save money. The only problem is that the college made the wrong sacrifice. I am not saying that the col» lege shouldn't try to save money; I'm not saying that cutting back from three newspapers to two was a bad idea. But what I do think is that we cut the wrong paper. Go ahead Augsburg! Cut one of our newspaper subscriptions; just don't cut the Star Tribune! We need the local news and informa— tion! We are a part ofthe world and the nation. but we‘re also a pan of Minneapolis! My solution to the college is that we should renew our sub« scription to the Star Tribune and discontinue our subscription to the USA Today. This way the college is able to save money and still be informed of local news and hap- penings. I don‘t doubt that there are some avid readers of the USA Today at Augsburg who might h. upset by this. But the New York Times is a superb newspaper ( let‘s face it. Brueggemann agrees). and loosing the important local news and infonnation that the Slur Tri- bune has to offer is more than we can afford. Ode to Augsburg OLIVER DYKSTRA ‘Stafl' lt’n'tcr I never cease to be impressed by the Augsburg community. There is a strength. an intelligence. a willingness to help a stianger that is present here that I have never seen anywhere else before. Think about it. We have one ofthe most diverse student bodies in the country. And when they‘re not busy volunteering. fighting forjustice. getting in shape, or studying for class; they're social— izing! Whether by helping a friend. tutoring. or just hanging out. you all are busy developing bonds that will. ideally, last a lifetime. Honestly I‘m a little con- cerned for your health. How do you find time to sleep?! Of course. I know there are some of you out there that rag on Augsburg. And lord knows there are a thousand different things that the administration, student government. residence life. or the cafeteria could be doing better. But you tell me. where else can you go to school that if you have a problem. nine times out often you can talk directly to the person who can fix it‘.’ Where else can you go and develop relation— ships, or at least know by name. the normally unseen janitorial staff. cooks. and other faculty'.‘ Where else can you go that has such deep connections to the sur- rounding community? If you told me where. I still wouldn‘t be convinced to go. because when it comes down to it we also have professors and other stal‘fincredibly committed to see- ing each individual learn. grow and prosper. Hell. halfour professors could be making way more money teaching or working somewhere else! Seriously. ask your prof sometime where they come from and what they‘ve done. You‘ll be amazed! It‘s no secret why they. or I. am here though. Campuses that are as friendly. welcoming. and caring as this one are far and few between, This is particularly eti- dent when something happens that really challenges us. It is in these tryingiimesthatthe strenglhofthc community really shines through as we pull together to giie each other comfort. I rememberthe out- pouring of suppon last year after a fellow student was attacked for being gay and am amazed all over again! After the tragic death of our new friend and student last week I was again reminded ofthi: gift we have in our community. Though most of us knew him for only a month. Jason was. as all of you are. part ofa family. No doubt we are subject to the same drama and occasional tragedy as any family. But we are likewise subject to a relentless af- fection and ceaseless support. Where else can you find all this? Nowhere. Show less
Page 2 News Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday. September 30. 201 l LIA JACOBSON Contributor On Saturday. September 24. a crowd gathered on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. For live hours. they held signs. did yoga. played Frisbee. chatted. and most importantly. promoth the MN350... Show morePage 2 News Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday. September 30. 201 l LIA JACOBSON Contributor On Saturday. September 24. a crowd gathered on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. For live hours. they held signs. did yoga. played Frisbee. chatted. and most importantly. promoth the MN350 campaign for legislation to lower greenhouse gases glob- ally. MN350 kicked olf the day at l 1:00am. by leading a Mass Ride Bike event going from the north side of the Stone Arch Bridge a” the way to the Capitol lawn. The bike ensemble passed through the Augsburg campus briefly on its way to St. Paul. MN350 is a nonprofit or- ganization committed to rais- ing awareness about the global levels of C02 within the atmo» sphere and the risk those levels ptit our health at. The organiza- tion described the significance of the number 350 as “a safe upper limit for carbon dioxide for our atmosphere" and “a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.“ They also mentioned that our current C02 level within Earth‘s atmosphere is at 392 pans per billion, which is significantly larger than what is considered safe by the envi- ronmental community. To change this is the mis- sion of MN350. and by orga- nizing city-wide events. they hope to gain public momentum to spread awareness and force legislators to pass stricter regu- lations regarding C02 levels and air pollution. Sunday’s MN350 Ride Bike Event riding through Augsburg on 22nd Avenue South. MN350: A movement for cleaner air Day Student Government [Elections & 2(lll lloineeoming Royalty lileetions Vote! Voting is open from: Friday. 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The Metro Minneapolis CROP walk strives to fight poverty both locally in Minnesota and around the world. During the rally. a video was shown about women in Kenya and their everyday struggle to find clean water for their families. The money raised from the CROP walk gave these women a wall close to their village to retrieve clean “3‘61: “Access to water is such a huge thing in other countries I think we as Americans take the availability of water for granted. It took the women in that video e|e\ en hours to get clean \\ ater for their families." said Bonfiglio. Not only does CROP focus on the needs of other countries. but the needs of cultures. Bonfiglio said, “ I really like how CROP considers how people function within their cultures. They gave the women in Kenya a water wall instead of a spout or faucet because they knew a faucet wouldn't be sustainable in the Kenyan environ- ment." Bonfiglio has been working on this over the summer. She said. "Augsburg wanted this to be a campus wide event and l have received a lot of support from departments and student organiza« tions on campus. such as MPRIG and Muslim Student Association (MSA). But 1 am mainly work- ing through Campus Kitchens. Campus Ministry, the President's Office. and Bonner‘s Office." Although this event has re- ceived support from some student organizations. Bonfiglio said that the hardest pan is that the walk falls on one ofthe days ofthe Mul» ticultural Fall Retreat. The retreat is on October 7 — October 9. On October 9. the day of the walk. President Pribbenow will speak. and there will be Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich-making. The bike and roller-blading trail is six miles and goes past the President Pribbenow‘s house. The walking trail is 2.5 miles and Bon~ figlio describes it as very scenic because it will pass the Mississippi River and Brian Coyle Center. The donations for the CROP Walk will be split up to differ- ent organizations. Fifty percent goes to the Church World Ser- vice (CWS). an organization dedicated to battle hunger in the world. Twenty-five percent goes to Northside Minneapolis Tomado relief. and the another 25% goes to the Brian Coyle Center. Although it is desirable to have some sponsors participate in the walk. Bonfiglio said that attendance is the high priority in this event. “There is no anticipated amount of money to be raised. This event is more about bring- ing students together. Hopefully everyone contributes. I think the biggest thing is presence." She also hopes that in the future Augsburg students will continue to discuss issues ofhun- ger. and remember those suffering from poverty in Minnesota and around the world. There will be a meeting for volun- teering and planning in the Coffee Shop on October 2. So far. some teams have formed for the walk such as Augburg's MSA. CROP Dusters. Campus Ministry. and MPlRG. [f you want to join any of these teams or create your own. register at www.mplscropwalk. org. For more information or to sign up. Contact Angela Bonfiglio at bonfigliv/Zg augsburgedu. Show less
J’agc 6 Variety Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday. September 30. 201 l Breakfast at Victor’s starts a revolution KATHLEEN WATSON Ac’rE Editor Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I‘m always on the prowl for the best breakfasts available in the twin cities. and I recently stumbled upon a little... Show moreJ’agc 6 Variety Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday. September 30. 201 l Breakfast at Victor’s starts a revolution KATHLEEN WATSON Ac’rE Editor Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I‘m always on the prowl for the best breakfasts available in the twin cities. and I recently stumbled upon a little gem tucked away on 38th Street and Grand Avenue. Victor‘s I959 Restaurant offers a menu full of Cuban-American items that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Victor‘s was featured on “Diners. Drive-ins. and Dives" as one ofthe best places to get simple yet authentic Cuban food. I took a date to the tiny. brightly colored building on Mon- day morning. and the place was packed. We squee/ed into a tiny booth at the back ofthc restaurant with a cheery flow cred table cloth. The walls, ceilings. and booths inside were completely covered with grzitliti from pre\ ious guests. This gratliti wasn‘t tacky or an eyesore: it was art that told the story-ofetich and every person who walks through Victor‘s doors. We spent about ten minutes looking around. counting every “ROCK- ON MPLS." and admiring the family of cartoon cats that were drawn on our booth. We didn‘t mind the moderate wait for our food because there was so much to look at. Although there are exciting items on the menu like Cuban Hash and Mango Wafiies. l was too hungry to try any delicacies. ’ " _.30ll’N-O‘T"R’A5l( . S’E’PTEMB KATHLiaEN WATSON A c‘rE Editor As an avid music-listener and list-maker. I felt the urge this week to make a list ofmy top albums of the month. I‘ve listened to these al- bums in their entirety several times lately. and I feel like they are just too good to go unmentioned. These albums obviously don't fit neatly into any category. nor are they a good indication of my current mindset (which. ifyou would really like to know. is surprisingly quite positive). Anyway. here goesithe top ti\ e albums on my playlist this month: I. Sou Linn by The Ruby Suns (Ztlth)- If you are feeling down in the dumps. this album will surely cheer you up. The Ruby Suns are from New 7ealand. and their music has influences of New Zealand‘s traditional music. Most songs have rainforcst sounds layered o\ er the gromy melodies. Others. such as “Remember.” feel more trance- like. This album transports me to a wry positi\e and relaxing place. Top Songs: “0h. Mojm e.“ “This :\d\ enture Tour." and “Kenya Dig It?" 2. lt'C/t'tllllflt‘.” by Grizzly Bear t2tttW)-\\'hcne\ er I hear this al- bum. I get the desire to sit outside on a tartan blanket in a big wool sweater with a mug of tea. With its dissonant chords and rolling rhythmic lines. l'eckulimesl makes me feel rooted to the earth. The deep. echoing timbre ofthe vocals feels organic and earthy. l particu- larly enjoy the constantly changing meters in nearly every song: the songs mo\e and change on a whim. and the listener eagerly follows the unorthodox structure into a new au- ditory experience. Although “Two \\'eeks" is the most recognizable song on the album. I prefer the less-structured. more-trippy "Fine -. ' i " / Is. I . . - . f for Now.” Top Songs: “Southern Point.“ “Dory.” and “Ready. Able" 3. If You 're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian (1996)~This is the first B&S album I owned, and it still holds the key to my heart. The wistful pop melodies created by this Scottish group are uplifiing and charming. and the lyrics tell stories ofinnocent love containing scandalous secrets. All in all. this album makes me nostalgic for the wholesome life I never knew but would have had I grown up as a school-girl in the Scottish country- side. Top songs: “The Stars ofTrack and Field." “Get Me Away from Here. l‘in Dying.” and “Mayfiyf' 4. The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest ( l99l )- 1'” risk sounding like ajerk and say it: you aren‘t a hip-hop fan unless you like this album. A Tribe Called Quest is one of the best early hip-hop groups ofall times. This album is great for rocking out and feeling like a bad-ass. "What?" throws down the w ittiest rhymes l‘ie ever heard. and I'm proud to say I can rap the WHOLE THING. lt‘s defiA niter a track to throw out at parties. Top songs: “What?” “Check the Rhyme,“ and "Scenario." 5. Blue by Joni Mitchell (197])- This is probably one ofmy favorite albums of all time. I know that‘s a huge claim. but have you ever listened to Joni Mitchell? Mitch- ell's voice is an acquired taste; she warbles. she croons. and she constantly extends her vocal range higher and lower than is comfort- able to listen to. Her voice is haunting. unnerving. and beautiful all at the same time. The lyrics are generally depressing. and the use of the dulcimer adds a unique sound to the songs. Top songs: “All I Want." "Blue." and “Califomia” So i looked for items that would get me the most food for the small- est price. I ordered the “Professor Stavrou Special" which consisted of potatoes with Cuban season- ings. scrambled eggs. bacon and an English mufi‘in. Beth ordered the “381h Street #2.“ which was the same thing without the Cuban flair. We also split a buttermilk pancake that was the size ofa small country. The potatoes were cut ex- tremely thin and slightly burnt with an overabundance of on- ions—just the way I like them. My eggs were fantastic, not too salty or greasy. but it‘s pretty dif- ficult to mess up scrambled eggs. The bacon was the weakest link because it was overdone and too crunchy. The pancake. however. was absolutely revolutionary. It was the perfect balance between fluffy and dense. The batter was slightly sweet. and it was done to the perfect “golden brown" color. lfl had a list ofthe best pancakes I‘ve ever had. it would definitely be in the top five. We both agreed that it was a solid breakfast. The huge portions completely satisfied our hunger. The only downside was the price; two breakfasts. two sodas. and a coffee ended up costing about $30.00 including the tip. I would definitely go back when I‘m feeling more adventur- ous and try the mango waffles. A woman sitting near us ordered it. and the smell of the fresh mango puree was tantalizing. I also plan to try the sweet plantains. yucca fritas. and the standard Cuban breakfast consisting of black beans. rice and eggs. Although it is more expensive than a typical breakfast. I would give it a 4.5 star rating. I‘ll be back Victor’s, and I‘ll order everything else on the menu. Show less
Friday, September 30, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 News Overcoming Depression and creating Purpose: A. mermaid thmmiolobaiohame come hear NYC oologe student and filmmaker Sean campbdl‘s personal story! Thursday, October 6 7:30-8:30 pm East common, Ghrlstensaa center Sponsored by the Center... Show moreFriday, September 30, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 News Overcoming Depression and creating Purpose: A. mermaid thmmiolobaiohame come hear NYC oologe student and filmmaker Sean campbdl‘s personal story! Thursday, October 6 7:30-8:30 pm East common, Ghrlstensaa center Sponsored by the Center for Counseling 9 Health Promotion Enrollment numbers down, retention rates less than average Becca ANDERSEN . Editor—in-Chiqf The results of Augsburg’s Enrollment Status'Report for 20l 1-2012 show that this year, for the first time since 2002, total student body enrollment de- creased. In September of 2010. 4,109 students were enrolled at Augsburg, and this year, that number was recorded as having fallen to 3,936 students; that is a 4.2% decrease from 2010 to 2011. More specifically, the report shows that the number of day students decreased 1.7%, the number of graduate students de- creased S.3%, and the number of weekend college undergraduate students decreased 8.2%. This report, also termed the “10"‘ Day Report,” gathers its statistics from numbers on the 10‘h day of classes, the last day to drop or add a class without nota- tion. Enrollment is frozen on this day for reporting purposes, but the attrition rate of students after the 10lh day is still monitored, as enrollment is ever-oscillating. A significant purpose of these reports. said Director of Enrollment Planning and Sys- tems Development Jim Erchul. is creating concrete forecasts in regards to headcounts, revenue, and the number of registered courses for upcoming years. Forecasts are made even five years in advance in order to‘ac- commodate appropriate prepara- tion. - These forecasts are made based on reevaluating assump- tions and asking questions like, “what happened?" regarding big changes in numbers. Factors such as what’s realistic (how much do we have room fofl), how well certain programs have done, and external conditions like the current economy are taken into account. So when the total student body enrollment decreased 1.7%, what happened? While weekend college enrollment has been diminish- ing steadily over the last three years, both day and graduate college have been increasing in that time—until now. Er- chul speculates that the adult undergraduate community was hit harder by the economy in previous years and the impact of the economy is now getting stronger for students across the board. In terms of the economy, education is a luxury that may be one of the first things to get cut off the budget. The decrease in enrollment numbers is good and bad, said Erchul. Although forecast num- bers were off, the discrepancy between projected enrollment and actual enrollment causes the college to question itself. “We have to be realistic in the sense that we can’t always increase, and we have to be vigilant in regards to the things that brought us here,” said Er- chul. “Are we ofiering the right programs and are we targeting the right people?" By reporting important changes and laying the founda- tion for forecasts, interpretation of enrollment statistics tells Augsburg how well it is doing as a business, and develops com- munication between recruitment and finances, acting as a sort of reference point for discussion between core departments with different interests. “Admissions is concerned with people, enrollment is con- cemed with credit hours, and finance is concerned with dol- lars,“ said Erchul. “The report allows us to say. ‘Herc we are, and here is what we need to do.m Have an opinion? Write it on the ECHO echo@augsburg.edu Einstein Bros. Bagels replaces Cooper’s Coffee Kassr OLSEN Stafl’ Writer Over this past summer, the Augsburg food and beverage service went under a coffee shop makeover and transitioned from the familiar Cooper’s Coffee Shop. which served. Caribou Cof- fee. to an Einstein Brother's Bagel franchise. and the student body definitely noticed. The remodeling of Cooper‘s Coffee shop began in July and only took a few months to transform into an Einstein Bros. said the Einstein Bros. manager. And how exactly does the student body feel about this transition? One senior boldly stated that he was "glad to see the death of Cooper‘s Coffee shop." and although a select few might share his opinion. most seem to have something less dramatic to say on the matter. Onejunior who was tediously working in the Mac lab was very obliged to stop his work and com- ment on the matter. He had quite the opposite opinion compared to the very outspoken senior. He said that he “liked Caribou Coffee cof- fee better because they had more of a variety of coffee drinks." He "likes the idea of having a coffee shop better than another place to eat.“ since Augsburg already has the cafeteria. Murphy‘s Grill. and Nabo Coffee Shop. Hannah Youngquist. a moder- ately-opinionated sophmore, said she “likes the variety of food the Einstein Bros. has". but she “miss- es the Caribou Coffee drinks.“ She also said that she “misses the Aug- gie a lot.“ which she described as a fi‘appucino with flavoring. She also “wishes there were still smalls“ be- cause sometimes she “just doesn't want THAT much coffee." First year Mitchell Dans said. “I definitely prefer Curibou‘s Coffee. but I love Einstein Bros. Bagels.“ Alia Thorpe. also a first year. had a very similar opinion. She said. “Caribou coffee Is better quality than Einstein Bros. coffee. but Einstein Bros. has amazing bagels.“ Racth Shahccn. also a fresh- man. snid that she “has sampled every bagel ut liinsicm Bros." and her “definite fm orilc is the choco- late chip bagel," So. the general student consensus “as a thumbs down to Einstein Bros. coffee when comparing it to the Caribou Coffee that Cooper‘s Colic-c sold. but a definite “Dcceelish!” “hen mentioning Einstein Bros. Bagels. But what docs the manager of Einstein Bros. have to say about the transition? Shaheen said that giving more options to students was the driving force behind the switch. “We have more food now. We have made~to~order food. We still have the same amount of coffee drinks and blended drinks, but their there‘s way more options 0fthings to eat.“ And what are her favorite treats from Einstein Bros? The asiago and cinnamon sugar bagel! She said that the “sandwiches are also really good. but bagels and cream cheese are by far the most popular.“ It looks like saying goodbye to the well-liked aroma and taste of Caribou Coffee is well worth having a variety ofdelicious. warm bagels and fresh sandwiches at the new Einstein Bagels coffee shop. Show less
Auggie golf, page 4 Augsburg College ‘ 41-) The College’s Student-Produced Newspaper Guthrie presents Much Ado About Nothing. page 7 Friday, September 30, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVlIl. Issue 2 In honor of Jason and his memory Ihe Echo dedicales (his issue [0 him and his Iovedoner.... Show moreAuggie golf, page 4 Augsburg College ‘ 41-) The College’s Student-Produced Newspaper Guthrie presents Much Ado About Nothing. page 7 Friday, September 30, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVlIl. Issue 2 In honor of Jason and his memory Ihe Echo dedicales (his issue [0 him and his Iovedoner. RememberingJason Stevens Augsburg continues to mourn the loss of first year stu- dent, Jason Stevens, who died last Wednesday. September 21 at the age of 19. Stevens was a member of the Augsburg cross- country team, a chemistry stu- dent and an Honors student. He had only just come to Augsburg from his hometown of Rochester. Minnesota, this month, and it is apparent that he already made a great impact on everyone he met. Director of the first year Honors play, Erica Huls, called the Honors Program Director Bob Groven in tears afier she read the news. “Jason hadjust been chosen to be my ‘Right Hand Tech Guy' for the Honors play this fall." she said in a memo to her colleagues last Thursday. “We already had a nick-name for him. He is the first student 1 actually spent one- on-one time with from this first year class. We discussed why on earth anyone would want to run cross countryihe mentioned that by the time he got to eight miles his mind usually shut off and everything was quiet and he couldjust run—and how he was getting along with his roommate. I handed him the master keys for the props/costumes closet and told him I would see him on Monday.“ Honors Professor Larry Crockett also had him in class these first few weeks of school. Crockett said that “he sat in the back row ofHonors 120. initially rather quiet. But then he started making comments or answering questions and l was struck by his friendly demeanor and remember thinking. ‘this student has real promise.m In the same previously- mentioned memo. Huls said. "As I age I struggle with the ‘Iife‘s not fair‘ argument. He was too young. He was too gifted." The campus community gathered during Chapel time on Thursday. September 22 to re- member Stevens. and the mean- ingful impressions he had already made upon those who were honored with the opportunity to meet him. Buses also brought Augsburg students and faculty to the visitation and funeral senr‘ices in Rochester. MN. Jason had already become an integral pan ofthe Augsburg family. and his spirit will remain in all our hearts as we continue to grieve the loss of a student. teammate. and friend. Anti-Racial Working Group provides for diverse students ABENI HILL News Editor Although Augsburg is a very diverse college, there is still the is- sue of providing for those students who are diverse. The problem is that resources for students of color and diverse backgrounds is lack- ing. Aubrianna Weatherspoon. active member of Students For Racial Justice, said, “There are not a lot of resources for such students. There are a few resources such as the multicultural groups on campus but not specifically say for people of other religions who are struggling to grasp the understand- ing ofthe Lutheran faith." The members of the Students For Racial Justice consider it their duty to raise awareness about race, racism and white privilege. particularly at Augsburg. This student organization has Joanne Reeck-lrby as a faculty advisor and have began an intense work- shop with Heather Hackman. a professor from St. Cloud State and renowned speaker about race and white privilege. “l and four other people (Ari- anna Genis. Eli Grobel. Rachel Svanoe and Whitney Blount) serve as the core of group. Thanks to Joanne Reeck-lrby and Heather Hackman we are able to conduct our own workshops for students on campus.” Said Weatherspoon. Students For Racial Justice has been working with a group called the Anti-Racism Working group in hopes of achieving the goal of fairness and equity. The working group mission statement is “The Anti.Racism working group is students. faculty. And staff who are committed to taking action to promote racial justice and eliminate institutional racism at Augsburg College." The group started because of interest from participants and attendees at the Diversity and Global Learning Conference. Bidney said. “The group orig- inally started out as an idea. Afier attending the Diversity and Global Learning Conference in Spring 2011. a group of staffhad a meet— ing to see what was on people‘s minds regarding race. We started up a page on the Augsburg website for reporting acts ofdiscrimination and bias on campus. We invited students as well to share their thoughts at group meetings." When asked how all students at Augsburg can par— ticipate to making this change. Weatherspoon replied. “There are plenty of things to be done to start to take control ofthe issue of racism on campus. Attending one of the Students for Racial Justice workshops. attending an Anti- Racism Working Group meeting. challenging people everyday when you hear something that could possibly be offensive to another person. raising awareness by edu» eating yourself and others about what racism and white privilege are. andjust by reading this article and having a conversation about it can spread the word." The next meeting for theAnti- Racism Working Group is October 12 in the Cedar Room. Contact Bev Stratton at strattonm‘ augsburgedu For questions about Students For Social Justice. Au- bri Weatherspoon at weatherat ausgburgedu Upcoming Augsburg 3 Events CCHP Tuesday. October 4 Annual Health litiir Over 20 community and on campus exhibits about health and mental health resources for students. faculty. and staff. Free chair massages. music. interactive games. and more. ":30 uni—1:30pm, Quad Thursday. October 6 Overcoming Depression and Creating Purpose: A Quest for Personal Wellness and Global Change 7:30-8:30 p. In. East Camnmnr, Christensen Center Strommen Career & Internship Center Wednesday. October 5 How To Interview with Success Workshop 4:45-5:30p.m. C edar Roam, C hrixlenren Center Wednesday, October 19 Student & Alumni Networking Event Register at alumni@augsburg.edu 6:00 p.m Oren Galeway Friday. October 21 MN Govemment and Nonprofit Career Fair Free to all students -Registcr by emailing catccrsfqiaugsburgedu [(1:00 am. - 3:00pm. Great Hall, C'Qfllnun Memorial Union U of M. Twin C [lies Cumpm Join the ECHO Open Position: at E] '3' Description: i iii Open Position: Description: Open Position: Description: Show less
Page 6 Variety BETSY COLLINS Ara-E Editor At this point in the spring semester, if school isn’t driving you absolutely mad, you‘re doing it wrong. I let my assignments pile up, I forget which paper I’m writing, my room gets progres- sively messier. What I need most is escape. While eating your... Show morePage 6 Variety BETSY COLLINS Ara-E Editor At this point in the spring semester, if school isn’t driving you absolutely mad, you‘re doing it wrong. I let my assignments pile up, I forget which paper I’m writing, my room gets progres- sively messier. What I need most is escape. While eating your feelings seems like a good choice, it’s dif— ficult to justify. especially when cheesecake is six bucks a slice. Enter the library, enter young adult literature. Enter Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. Anna and the French Kiss drags you out of your school— induced homework coma onto the streets of Paris‘ Latin Quarter and into The School of America in Paris (SOAP). Predictably it‘s a love story, but it‘s just the kind of fluff I needed during last Sunday’s snowstorm. Eighteen-year—old Anna Oli— phant, protagonist extraordinaire, is sent to SOAP by her author father (Perkins takes a not-so-shy dig at Nicholas Sparks with her father’s character, which is a detail I delight in) in a ridiculous show of his newly found money. Anna is sometimes annoying, sometimes smart, sometimes witty. I love her, I hate her. She’s not surrounded by the halo of perfection some authors bathe their main characters with. She’s not notably remarkable at anything, she’s clumsy, she’s ter- rible at French. She, naturally, meets a nice- looking young man at SOAP. Unlike Edward Cullen, Eitiene St. Clair is full of flaws like Anna. He is equal parts good and bad, danger and comfort. For the number of pages she had, Perkins developed most of her characters into full, round people with problems and Minneapolis, Minnesota ESIephanfie {perkins secrets and complexities. Anna and the French Kiss is a story about figuring out how to be good to people. Perkins’ main story is a romantic one, but she also explores how to be good to your friends, your siblings, and your parents. She directly points out how important other people are in anyone’s life, and how terrible it is to hurt those you love. Naturally it’s full of drama, but it’s halfway realistic. She gives you enough ridiculousness to en- able a swifl escape from your daily life, but enough reality to keep from jarring you out of your read- ing experience claiming that, “that would never happen!” Only one or two moments are blatantly puke- inducingly romantic or sappy, usually erring toward tension and angst. While Perkins keeps her story fresh, she does use some run-of-the-mill young adult lit plot devices — most notably with the removal of parents or authority fig- ures. By sending Anna to a board- ing school, an experience that can hardly be called universal for American teenagers, she cuts out unnecessary parental involvement — parents are only incorporated at convenient times throughout the story. She creates a fantasy world out of somewhere slightly exotic, but still comfortably close. What I appreciate most about Anna and the French Kiss, is that Perkins is writing for intelligent readers. What makes this novel “Young Adult” is the age of her main characters, not the language she’s using or the story she’s tell- ing. Dumbed-down prose turns me off to a book quickly, and Perkins doesn’t fall into the trap of thinking that teenagers read at fifth-grade reading levels. While Anna and the French Kiss isn’t perfect by any means, it’s still sweet and wonderful. It’s certainly worthy of a few hours of your life, and it does a fine job of making you forget about that paper you need to write for midterms. Radiohead rules with The King of Limbs FRED TORVIK Stafl Write Surprise album dropping is a technique that has now served Radiohead twice. Their last three traditional releases, Kid A (2000), Amne— siac (2001), and Hail to the Thief (2003), were all leaked online, song-by-song, in heavily com- pressed files. Given Radiohead’s penchant for sonically dense concept albums, a slow, lo-fi (slow-fi?), online leak is the worst possible medium. Even so, it seems odd that the once-important release date would find new rel— evance in such a forward thinking business model. The King of Limbs, Radio— head’s eighth album benefits from this model, and it’s interesting to think about a band with such a large fan-base recording in secret, announcing the album’s release one week in advance, and self distributing the music from one channel. It seems quaint and reactionary, but the model both serves their music and creates a shared experience with it. As I downloaded my copy. I wondered how many other people around the world had been waiting all week for itjust like I had. Once my download had com- pleted. I realized that there were only eight music files. By any standard. this is short. but for a band known for its sprawling conceptual explorations. it‘s mi- nuscule. At 37 minutes, this is Radiohead‘s shortest album by far, but it’s also the most focused. It forgoes the cinematic swoon of 0k Computer and Kid A in favor of a more narrow palate. It doesn’t build or develop, per se. It estab- lishes its set of moods, sounds, and textures right away, and retains them throughout. The songs don’t flow into each other the way they have in the past. Instead, the songs are packed with enough similar sounds to give themselves context. As to the sounds, The King of Limbs is the most rhythmic album Radiohead has released. Phil Selway’s tight, dry drumming has never been so condensed as it is on these eight songs, and his blending with pre—programmed drum loops only serves to focus his playing more. His rhythms, especially the interplay between his snare drum and his cymbals, have a gitchy, halting feel that Colin Greenwood’s sparse, fuzzy bass lines bring to the forefront. The album is also very loop and sample heavy. Thom (who usually is behind the computerized stuff) has no qualms about letting his influences show. Even within songs, you can hear drum patterns that sound like “Burial,” sampled piano loops that sound like “DJ Shadow," synth tones that sound like “Flying Lotus,” and strings that sound like “Curtis Mayfield” (seriously) The biggest sonic departure in The King ofLimbs is the way it’s layered and mixed. As with previous albums, Radiohead ob- viously spent a lot of time in the studio getting this album to sound exactly the way they wanted it to. But instead of languid, smoothed out textures, this album sounds like there are always seven or eight (or more) things just sitting on top ofeach other. A single track might have live drums, two drum machines playing in counterpoint, an offbeat l-note guitar line, three slightly out of time percussion loops, a piano loop, and some son of a synth-based chordal pattern, and they didn’t really seem to want the layers to blend. In fact, they frequently take one or two layers of sound and add an effect (like fuzz, echo, and/or reverb) dis- tinguishing it even more from the others and creating a deceptively lo-fi aesthetic. Yet within the context of an incredibly focused album, the songs themselves sprawl, abso— lutely coming alive. The non-stop barrage of little loops and glitches gives them a sort of brimming propulsion. There aren’t any real climaxes, and as a result, there aren’t any post-climax lulls. Dy- namics are replaced with shifling rhythms and samples weaving in and out ofThom’s melodies. And my God, those melodies. If Radiohead have kept anything, it’s their ability to use melody to take a listener anywhere. Thom‘s voice has aged, but it’s power hasn’t diminished, it’s shifted. During the chorus to “Lotus F low- er," where a cathartic yell might have been 15 years ago, Thom’s falsetto seems to slide on top of the instruments like a bird flying over fog, and his delivery makes the most angular chord progressions on the album sound commonplace. Perhaps my favorite part of this album has been listening to Thom singing words ambiguous enough to mean anything (“No one around/Just dragonflies/F lying to the side/No one gets hurt") over music scattered enough to go any- where (like “Bloom") and hearing how his voice seems to guide everything to its right place. As a vocalist, he’s developed beyond his role as leading melodic device to the point where his voice seems to control everything else. The King ofLimbs will have it’s detractors. As with every pre- vious Radiohead release, people will be upset because they wanted another [insert album here]. In exchanging broad, cinematic scope for concerted focus and simple structure, they’ve made a fundamentally different kind of Radiohead record, which I con- sider to be a very good thing. This isn’t just more Radiohead; this is new Radiohead. The opportunity to hear another world of ideas from such a talented band is a gift, and The King ofLimbs is one I’ve loved every minute of. Show less
Friday, February 25,201 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 Sports Augsburg spring previews: baseball ManGALqu SportsEdr‘tor Intheuluacompetitive MIAC,aneasy win is impossible to find on the baseball scheduleanddecpplayofi'nmsarehardto come by. Whenyoufindawaytomaketheplay— ofl's, which had not happened... Show moreFriday, February 25,201 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 Sports Augsburg spring previews: baseball ManGALqu SportsEdr‘tor Intheuluacompetitive MIAC,aneasy win is impossible to find on the baseball scheduleanddecpplayofi'nmsarehardto come by. Whenyoufindawaytomaketheplay— ofl's, which had not happened for Augsburg since the 2005 campaign, you better make the most of it. ' Auggie Baseball Head Coach Keith Bateman’s squad did that in 2010, winning theirfirsttwogamesinthe fourteamMIAC playofi' field and advancing to the champion- ship game against St. Thomas, whom they had already defeated a day earlier. “That was the best day of baseball this program has played since I’ve been here,” said Bateman. “That’s saying a lot consider- ing the 2005 playoff run we had.” Augsburg‘s supreme confidence head- ing into a set of two games in which they needed only one win to advance to the NCAA regional tournament was quickly shattered, with St. Thomas crushing them 17-1 in game one, forcing a game two. That game rendered similar results, with Augsburg falling to the defending NCAA Division 3 national champions 19-9, and saw their College World Series dreams fall to pieces with it. “We just ran out of effective pitching,” said Bateman. “It was extremely disap- pointing, because we had good pitchers, but they just weren’t making pitches.” The Auggies were a long shot to make itas farasthey did in 2010, so you’d expect some conference-wide respect. But in a D3baseball.com MIAC base- ball preview, St. Thomas and St. Olaf were the favorites mentioned, with Augsburg not even getting a word in the article. “The first time I read it I was not happy,” said Bateman after a pause. “It’d be one thing if we were a five win a season team, but we’ve done a good job of being competitive every year. But the next time I read it I thought that’s fine, we’ll just go out and do it again.” Perhaps the oversight has something to do with Joe Pierce and Craig Henry, both All-Region performers last year, no longer being with the program, and the team hitting a combined .2 l 8 last year without their stats being factored in. Perhaps it’s the fact that three of the four Auggie starting pitchers from last year are gone as well, leaving only senior Kris Ozga lefi to represent the 2010 rotation that performed so well. Does it sound grim? “Experts” seem to think so, but the Auggies are not impressed. “I feel they are looking at our losses from last year and not seeing what we al- ready have,” said junior pitcher Jon Powers Wulff. “We have depth at every position. Each position is filled with juniors and se- niors that have helped at the varsity level in the past two years." With the entire Auggie outfield re- turning from last year as well as starting shortstop Don Blunt, starting third base- man Mason Holmquist, former Minnesota State High School League All-State second baseman Lou Lachapelle, and a barrage of possible first baseman including spot—starter from 2010 Tom Peterson back, Augsburg position players look strong. 2010 MIAC home run leader Adam Seaman also returns as the Auggies’ likely designated hitter, and his hard hitting ways will be crucial to success this year. “He needs to put together another good year,” said Bateman. “But for him to do that, someone will need to step up and hit around him. He saw a lot of pitches last year because you had to pick your poison, Craig Henry, Joe Pierce, or Adam Seaman. He has the capability to do it again, he’ll just need to have the people that hit around him.” The key to winning games for Bate— man’s squad is to find innings eaters on his pitching staff. With Ozga the only returning _ starter, Bateman is turning to other sources to plug the holes in his rotation. “There are opportunities out there for pitchers," said Bateman. “Bryant Nordby was our closer last year, but he’s really risen to the top and we’re converting him into a starter. I’m happy with how the pitchers have thrown in the preseason. Craig Lynch. Jeff Boresz, Jerron Farrah have been very good, and it will definitely be a staff year. everyone will need to step up.” Will it be successful? With such a strong season to build on last year. Bateman and his players will tell you they are desper— ate to get back to the playoffs. “Getting back to the playoffs is our next step,” said Bateman. “We‘re hungry to do that. We don‘t want to be that every fourth year program that makes a playotfrun, we want to be a perennial playoff contender.” Auggie baseball kicks off the season with a doubleheader in Jacksonville. lll. March 5 against Loras College and follow it up with another doubleheader against Central College the next day. Men’s basketball does it all, comes up short MIKE GALLAGHER Sports Editor It was senior night last Wednesday in Si-Melby Hall for the Augsburg men’s bas- ketball team as they faced off with Gustavus. Senior Tony Doran, a career backup point guard, but one of the hardest work- ing, most dedicated Auggies Aaron Griess’ program has seen, was greeted by a rousing ovation in introductions when his name echoed on Ernie Anderson Court for his first career start. Senior Matt Quammen, the team’s most talented outside scorer, hit a three right off the bat to christen the evening. Senior Josh Pronschinske, a first year participant in the basketball program, hadn’t seen time all year, but with under ten sec- onds left, heard his name called. Pronschinske found himself wide open after a Gustavus three, and a fiill court pass from under Augsburg’s own basket by Quammen found Pronschinske and he drove in for his first career points. Augsburg, who came in needing to win Men’s hockey MIKBGALLAGHER SportsEditor In a season full of streaks, the Augsburg men's hockey team hit another one at the exact right time. Needing just one win out of the week- end series against league bottom feeder Betbel to make the playoffs. Augsburg came out firing at Schwan SuperRink in Blaine Friday night 'After the first period I was a little wor- ried.” said senior forward Mario Mjelleli. ‘Down 2-1, but they may have peaked at littleearly,weputupthreeprettyquickin the second period.” “nth Bethe] looking defeated, down 4-2 with just over six minutes left, the Royals staged a furious comeback and tied the game onasixonfivewithunder30secondsleft. All the momentum and the home crowd had Bethel winning in overtim , but it didn't takelongforfreshmanB.l.McClellantostep in and assure Auggie seniors they had at least onemoreplayotfgameintheirillustrious careers to look forward to. ‘Even with those two late goals they got we were pretty confident because of our and St. John’s and Concordia to lose for them to make the playoffs, did what they could control, winning 68-61 and sending the three seniors away from Si-Melby Hall with fond memories of the night. “It was a great night for the team,” said assistant coach Ryan Kershaw. “It was a storybook ending for those seniors, and it was especially big because Doran and Quammen have been a part of this program under Aaron Griess since it’s inception.” It all seemed too good to be true that Wednesday night, something out of a fairy tale for the Auggie seniors and those in at- tendance, with everything coming together for the class of 2011 and the team as well. At that point, all the Auggies were lefi to do was sit and wait alter their big victory over playoff #5 seed Gustavus. With St. John’s facing 22-3 St. Thomas and Con- cordia facing #3 seed Hamline, it seemed something odd would have to happen for things not to continue to work out for Augs- burg. “We felt confident,” said Kershaw. “It was kind of surreal because we were in a similar situation two years ago at Bethel, if you win you’re in. That year we got beat on a last second shot, it'was a heartbreaker, and you thought maybe it had come full circle and if we won we would for sure be in.” Both teams played Saturday, and Aaron Griess’ and his staff gathered in his office to watch the games online so they could track both, anxiously awaiting results. “It was more stressful than coaching.” said Kershaw. St. Thomas did not disappoint, dashing St. John’s hopes of slipping into the sixth seed by defeating them 72-61 in Colleg- eville. But hard charging Concordia behind John Fraase’s 21 points and 12 rebounds lefi Augsburg campus and the Augsburg basket- ball team stunned, upsetting Hamline 87-76 for their fifth win in their last seven games and the final spot in the MIAC playoffs. “Give them credit.” said Kershaw. “They went to one of the toughest places to play in the MIAC and played a great game.” 2010-11 marked the first year in which the Auggies did not improve their record in the six seasons Aaron Griess has been coaching the squad, and while the streak of improvement had to end at some point, it makes being lefi out of the playoffs n0 easier. “If you would’ve told me that we would be 15-10 and 10-10 in conference considering what we lost after last year and with some injuries this year, I would‘ve taken it," said Kershaw. “Of course we‘re disappointed, but l‘d say we finished around where we should‘ve considering where we’re at.” For seniors Doran. Quammen, and Pronschinske Wednesday turned out to be the final time they would don an Augsburg College jersey, and while they all had great moments to take away from the night. they‘ll tell you they would give those up to put that jersey on one more time. “I wouldn’t trade this year for any— thing,” said Pronschinske. “It was never about playing for me, it was about the guys. A tight knit group that loves to play basket- ball, it’s sad that it’s over." sweeps Bethel, prepare for play—in game solid overtime record,” said Mjelleli. “We’re all pretty mature guys and I think we just buckled down and said let’s take care of this now. With the playoffs secured, on the sur- face it appeared as if Augsburg had nothing to play for Saturday. But with Gustavus’ unexplainable 4—3 loss to 6-17-2 St. Mary’s Friday, the Auggies were suddenly tied in points with the Gusties and looking at hosting the MIAC play-in game if they could get one more point out of Saturday than Gustavus did. “We got word in the locker room be- tween the second and third period that St. Mary’s was up 4-1,” said Mjelleli. “That’s when we said, let's go out and get this.” With the game entering the third period with the Auggies down 2-1, it looked as if the Auggies six game unbeaten streak may be about to end. But on senior night, Mjelleli and the rest of the class of 201 1 did exactly as Mjel- leli said, getting it to the tune of three third periodgoalsanddoingwhatwaswithintheir power to secure a home playofi' game. Senior Nick Guran had two of those goalsandlimlensenscoredthethudwhile Auggie senior Joel Sauer assisted on all four of the goals Augsburg scored that night. With those four assists, Sauer snatched the MIAC scoring title with 39 points on the year and 25 in conference play. When it’s time to vote for MIAC Player of the Year, Sauer is sure to grab some votes. “He could be the player of the year," said Augsburg hockey analyst Brett Cloutier. “Chris Berenguer from Hamline might be the best player in the conference and has managed to score a lot as a defenseman, but it should be close. Sauer has a chance.” With a 4—2 victory it looked as if Augs- burg was getting Gustavus at Ed Saugestad Rink, but instead the 4—1 score the Auggies knew turned into a fierce Gustie comeback against St. Mary’s, who blew that 4—1 lead to lose 5-4 in overtime. This play—in matchup between Augs- burg and Gustavus will bring back good and bad memories for the Auggies and their fans, who all were a part of one of the most epic games in hockey history around this time last year. Augsburg met Gustavus in the confer— ence semifinals the night after the Auggies defeated St Olaf 3-2 in double overtime in the play—in game last year, and engaged in six periods of hockey at Gustavus, only to see the Gusties score in the fourth overtime and knock the Auggies out ofthe playoffs 6-5. “This is going to bring back some bitter memories," said Mjelleli. “I try not to think too much about it, but there are positives out of it, we know their system and players very well.” With how hard the Auggies have fought to get back to this point, you can believe that, much like last year, they will leave it all on the ice to win this game. “This is going to be an emotional game and in hockey you have to be emotional,” said Mjelleli. “That’s where you get all that passion from, without emotion, all your ef- fort is nothing. We’re going to give it our best and empty the tank. This is the end of the road for us seniors, and we just have to take it one day at a time and give it our all. We’re going to find a way to beat them somehow.” Augsburg and Gustavus fight for the right to move on Friday at 4 pm. at Don Roberts Ice Arena in St. Peter, Minn. The winner will face top seed Hamline the next day at 2 pm. in St. Paul. Show less
Friday,April 15, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 News Jessica Nathanson Courageous Woman Awards to honor extraordinary women 'IheWomenIsRaowreCenter The friends of the Anne Pederson Women’s Resormoe Center atAugsburg Col- lege are proud to announce a unique award established to celebrate... Show moreFriday,April 15, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 News Jessica Nathanson Courageous Woman Awards to honor extraordinary women 'IheWomenIsRaowreCenter The friends of the Anne Pederson Women’s Resormoe Center atAugsburg Col- lege are proud to announce a unique award established to celebrate ordinary women thinking and acting in extraordinary ways. The “Jessica Nathanson Courageous Woman Awar ” will see their inaugural ceremony in October 201] at the Koryne Horbal Lecture Series. Up to five awards will be granted to individual women who embody intellectual honesty, creativity, courage, and peace. In their first year, the awards will be given to those women who are a part of the Augsburg community. Anyone can nomi- nate a candidate for the awards and each nominator may only nominate one woman for the award. “These awards are for women who have the courage to see something that needs to be done and then they act upon it,” Dr. Koryne Horbal, Consultant for the Women’s Re- source C enter, said. “They are, for example. for students who can incite other students to engage in action." Dr. Horbal, who was an orchestrator in bringing these awards to Augsburg, said that the awards are modeled after the “Wonder Woman" awards she created in 1980 in her time at Warner Communications. “What [the award] was about was the woman and the kind of things she had to go through and the barriers she had to face," Dr. Horbal said. The Jessica Nathanson 4 STUGOV, from page 1 Courageous Woman Awards will highlight the same courageous activity. According to a press release. “the purpose of these awards is to acknowledge women, at all stages of life. who through personal growth. courage, and action. make contributions to the common good of all women in ways, small or large, that have not always been recognized." (V2) of the currently elected vot- Dr. Horbal expressed that the awards are for those women who have faced ad- versity and worked hard to make a change. The $1,000 grant that comes with the honor goes straight to the winner ofthe award. "The money can be used in anyway the individual needs to use it," Dr. Horbal said. “It can be used for those things that [the winners ofthe award] need to keep on tion 1 Clause 3 detailing budget going." To nominate a member ofthc i’\ugsburg community. please contact the Dean‘s otlice. Nomination forms are due on June I5. 20| l. A panel of students. faculty anti friends of the Women‘s Resource (‘cnter w ill ser\ c as the selection committee for the awards. tee shall assign" to “If possible. end of the year will be spent ac- cording to what the majority of students vote for during the up- coming electronic elections. “Options are: Improvements to alternative means of transporta- tion, greeninyenvironmental proj— ects on campus, grants for student orgs, [and] campus beautification," said Men-Rodriguez. Constitutional changes There are also several items that were proposed as changes to the existing Day Student Body Bylaws by Mesa-Rodriguez on March 30 and approved on April 6 by ADSG. The changes were discussed at the ADSG meeting two weeks ago, and include: ° In Article ll Section II (The Day Student Senate) Clause 1: A change from “Shall consist of" to “Is comprised of" voting members elected annually to the student body. - In the same section, subset a: A change from “shall be” to “may include": One (1) class president from each constituency (continues with a list of allowed representa- tives). - A removal of subset a—ii from Article II Section II (The Day Stu- dent Senate) Clause 4 that states “Shall review chartered organiza- tions annually.” - A removal of Article 1] Sec- tion 3 Clause 4 subset f. which requires and outlines the duties of an Augsburg Day Student Body Facilities Coordinator. - A change in the language of Article II Section IV Clause 4 sub- set a to read “A quorum ofone-half ing members of the Day Student Senate shall be present to conduct business." (Emphasis added to additions) - A removal of Article V Sec- tion III, which outlines the process for annually reviewing chartered organizations. ' A removal of Article V Sec- tion VII, which lists the clubs and organizations recognized by ADSG. On die same dates, there were also changes made to the Augsburg Day Student Government Finance Policy, which are: ' A removal in Article II Section 2 of language requiring income generated from events funded by student activity fees to be reviewed by ADSG’s finance committee and instead requiring it to be placed back into the organization‘s ac- count. 0 A removal ofArticle [1] Sec— requests and changing it to “All budget requests must be made us- ing the budget request form.“ ° A removal ofArticle Ill Sec— tion 1 Clause 9 requiring ADSG to collect monthly expense reports from every student organization. Changes in the Student Organization Commissioning Process There are extensive proposed changes to the Day Student Body Bylaws regarding the commission- ing process. They include: - A removal of Article V Sec- tion lV Clause 2, which requires commissioned organizations to notify ADSG of their intent to recommission for the following yean ' A change in the following clause from "The Day Student Senate Commissioning Commit— thc Day regarding requisite individual oversight over each commissioned organi/ation, - A removal ofArticlc V Sec- tion lV Clause (i. requiring the Day Senate Commissioning (‘ommittce to approve applications for com— missioning by a majority vote prior to submitting it on the senate. ° A removal ofArticle V Sec- tion lV Clause 7 subset b, which requires all organizations to attend the ADSG meeting at which they are being commissioned. - A removal of all material in Article V Section V (‘lausc 4 subset c following “Day Student Senate may not reconsider any decision it has made around coni— missioning." which requires all commissioned organi/ations to submit a proposed budget alloca- tion for the following year. Students, staff and faculty voice concerns about bias reporting processes on campus Becca Axons“ Managing Editor Last Thursday. April 5. a com ersation was held to delin- eate what the current systems and processes for reporting bias on campus are. why they need to be changed. and w hat might be some possibilities for imprm emenL According to Interim VP of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. Amy GorL there has only been one gn'ey ance filed by a studeminthepastrwoyearsonac- count of percened discrimination or mistreatment by a faculty merri- ber. and the report didn’t amount to much. Gort took an investigative approach to the incident. question— ing the student's professor and classmates. but the scrutiny ended unresoh ed. No proof of the discrimina- tion could be confirmed. but what should be done with a student who feels they have been treated unfairly"? Gort asked the students at the meeting on Thursday. “How should we fix this?“ AflerGon infomted the group that only one grievance has been filed by a student in the past two years. students at the meeting were dismayed. Some admitted they know that more than one has been in a situation of percei\ ed mistreatment in which action was ney er taken. One reason why \ictims of discrimination have not been re- porting incidents is that there is no definite procedure. Right now. the conduct code in the Student Guide applies to a situation of mistreat- ment by one student to another student: “1m estigating officers are typically members of the Student Afiairs division. A ‘Student Guide Council' is com cried for major yi- olations. Students dissatisfied with the outcome of these procedures. particularly in instances involving discrimination or harassment may contact Human Resources staff." For faculty to student mis— treatment or discrimination. grie\ - ance procedures apply: "Typically. these complaints must be filed with the Academic Dean shortly after the incident. Students may consult with any staff or faculty member they trust to help them un- derstand the procedures and decide wither to initiate action. Students dissatisfied with the outcome of these procedures. particularly in instances involving discrimination or harassment may contact Human Resources staff." for behay iors affecting staff and faculty. the faculty handbook and the $l14llil£1fldb00k apply. 'lhese procedures are also dHldtd into “informal” and “for- mal" processes. informal processes consisting oftalkmg directly to the person accused of mistreatment and formal processes consisting of appointing a faculty mediator panel to monitor conversation No matter whether the conduct code. gricyance procedures. faculty BlAScontinuecpage7 p Show less
Augsburg College ! ear) Prof. Gustafson, Nathanaon, , page 12 page 33 The College 5 Student—Produced Newspaper Friday, April 15, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVII, Issue 10 Student government presidential debates raise tough questions for candidates Anm HILL Stafi Writer On Monday April 1 1... Show moreAugsburg College ! ear) Prof. Gustafson, Nathanaon, , page 12 page 33 The College 5 Student—Produced Newspaper Friday, April 15, 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVII, Issue 10 Student government presidential debates raise tough questions for candidates Anm HILL Stafi Writer On Monday April 1 1, Student Government Presidential Debates were held in Cooper’s Coffee Shop from 6-7 pm. The running candidate teams for Student Body President and Vice President are Houa Lor and Alom Martinez and Daniel Negron and Erik Grindal The candidates were asked by moderator, Oliver Dykstra, to in- troduce themselves to the audience and then give 3-mintute responses to each question asked with a 2-min. rebuttal from the opposing candidates. The questions came from a box posted in Christensen Center; the box was for students to write questions they had for the candidates and place them in the box. Houa Lor stated his cre- dentials for president first. He stated that he is currently holds the position of vice president in Augsburg Asian Student Associa- tion (AASA), Resident Advisor in Umess Hall, and “serves on the Board of Directors for Admission Possible.” Lor also stated that his involvement on the Augsburg cam- pus and off-campus heightened his leadership skills and he also considers himself “an ambassador for the student body” Lor also stated that he believes that his involvement “increased his level of confidence.” Lor’s running mate, Alom Martinez spoke about her experi- ence in student government when she first came to Augsburg to express how prepared she was for the job of vice president “I loved student government my first year and vice-president Ben helped me see the purpose of student govem- merit.” Daniel Negron stated that he serves co-chair the Student Con- cerns Committee and interpreted his duties as President as “going out of [his] way for the students and knowing that [he] can make a difierence. That is what student government is.” Daniel Negron’s running mate, Erik Grindal expressed the same passion to serve the student body of Augsburg and he believes his duty is to “increase participa- tion on campus.” Grindal said, through participation, he will “try to have the best relationship between students, student govem- ment, and student organizations." Before the event started, Dyk- stra stated that all of the candidates deserve a round of applause for their participation and dedication to Student Goyemment and many students don’t engage in this orga— nization. Many students don’t even vote, Dykstra told the audience “30 percent of students voted last year.” When asked about ways of increasing student participation, Martinez stated tabling in resi- dence halls is helpful. Lor stated when students “come to us with questions, it lets us know students are interested and we are doing our job.” Both candidate teams also wanted to commemorate Senators for participating in student govem- ment by cutting their own stipends as president and vice president and put it towards the senators. Besides participation and how qualified the candidates were, other questions asked were what action will the candidates take once they are elected and how they will they interact with differ- ent student groups. Grindal stated he and Negron, being co-chairs for Student Concerns, will meet with groups throughout the year through to make the best and more efficient student government. Ne— gron stated there is no Public Rela- tions (PR) in student government and he wants to build better public relations with students. Lor stated a need for cultural components of organizations and Martinez wants a representative from each orga- nization present at each student government meeting. While all questions asked were about pertinent topics, the candidates were asked some im- portant yet tough questions as well. some on the topic of President Pribbenow’s salary and the cur- rently de-commissioned journal Murphy Square. The candidates seemed to remain calm by choos- ing to answer or choosing not to. The end of the debate was put on a lighter note with rapid fire ques- tions such as “What is the color of love?" So what is left for the candi- dates? Who will be picked to be the student body president and vice president of the year 201 1-2012? Only Augsburg students will de- cide. Please vote. A student government update and budget retrospective Bacxr Ivaason Editor-in-dtief The Augsburg Day Student Government (ADSG) has worked hard this year to spend its ap- proximately $370,000 in student activity fees. They recently approved next year’s budget. which is projected to be approximately $323,000. a 340.000 reduction from this year‘s budget. This budget reduction means that almost all commis— sioned organizations are receiving less money than they requested from ADSG this year. All budgets are submitted by each individual student organiza- tion. which are then reviewed and approved by the student senate. lheday student body president has final veto power oy er all decisions Campus Actnities and Ori— entation (CAO) Stafi‘. w ho are the othcial staff adyisors to ADSG. oy ersee the budget process but do not haye a \ote. According to ADSG President .lm entino Mela- Rodriguez. “Mike and Joanne [the current CAO staft] look at the memll budget to make sure it is balanced. They don‘t make deci— sions for student goy eminent." There were two changes in commissioned organization status this year. Both Murphy Square and the Coalition for Student Activism (CSA) were decommissioned. leaving the $22,500 that would have gone to them next year to be reapportioned between the remain- ing commissioned organizations. Due to a lack of student participa- tion. the Augsburgian will remain decommissioned and without funding next year. The highest funded student organization will remain Augs- burg Student Activities Council (ASAC ). which requested $84,070 and receiyed 571.350. The next highest is the Augsburg Echo. which will receive 535.000 as written in the Day Student Body Constitution. The Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) and Pan— Afrikan Student L‘nion (PASLW haye the next highest budgets. at 525.900 and 528.400. respectiy ely. The largest gap betw een funds requested and funds recei\ ed was for KAL‘G. the Augsburg radio Station. which requested 594.000 and receiyed 513.000. The ADSG also set aside 530.000 for the chartered organi- zation grant fund and $25.000 for the commissioned organization grant fund. Last year's budget There were many conflicts with the apportioning of last year‘s budget, which was reduced from the 2009-2010 year due to a lack of surplus (the previous student senate spent the entire existing surplus last spring) and a reduced enrollment. which lessened total revenue from pre\ ious years. The 2009-2010 budget stood at slightly over 8400.000. almost 530.000 more than this year‘s account of 5372.936. Two new student organizations were com— missioned in 2010—201 1: the Go- liard Society of Mediey alists and Community LINK. Fiye organizations receiyed increased budgets in 2010—2011 from the preyious year: AASA. ASAC. the lntemational Student Organization. KAL'G. and Tri- Beta. All other student organiza— tions receiyed less funding than they did in 2009—2010. The day Student senate budget increased through a collapsing of the student lounge account and the senior gathering account into the ADSG account. “We ran into some obstacles getting seniors to become sena- tors or involved in other ways with student government.“ wrote Mela-Rodriguez. “Hopefully in the coming student government can have more control over this event and seniors get involved, [For 2011-2012] there are $5.000 more in senate's budget." Two new special accounts were set up in 2010-2011: The rolloy er surplus emergency fund (which contained 85.000) and the rollover surplus restricted funds accounttwhich contains 830.556). According to an email from Mela-Rodriguez. the emergency fund is "for things an org did not foresee. like something broke. [I is the time now that since it is so late in the year. senate w ill decide whether to use that funding. It al- located 53.000 for the senior gath- ering and 51.500 for the Spring Jam,“ Mela-Rodriguez pointed out that some of the funding KAlX: receiyed this year that was in- tended for the Spring Jam is no longer going to be used for that purpose. Any surplus left oyer at the STUGOVeontimpageS P Upoomirig Augsburg 7| Events Anything Goes Directed by Randy Winkler. Sunday, April 17 3:00pm, Horn/Jom—Nc/ron Theatre, For: Center Jam To Save Japan Benefit concert that has a variety acts; from singers, to break dancers, to rappers. Event will raise funds for Japan. Suggested donations of 35 There will be a photographer for a photobooth. Please come support the cause. Monday, April 18 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Ear! Commons, Cbristtmen Center Senior Class Gathering A small reception will he held for the 2011 senior class in the Christensen Center coffee lounge area after graduation rehearsals. There will be food and beverages, so come congratulate this year’s graduating class! Thursday, May 5 7:00pm, Cbrirlemen Center StepUP Program Graduation Celebration Please join us to celebrate the students who are graduating. Friday, May 6 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Saleren Auditorium, Murir Ila/l Commencement Annual commencement ceremony activities for 2011 graudates oftlic undergraduate day program and the Physician Assistant Program. Saturday, May 7 [1:00am to 12:30pm, Si Me/by I [all Commencement Receptions Departmental receptions for graduates and their families. Saturday, May 7 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Various Location: on Campus Show less
Page 4 Hems 8c Hcrws Minneapolis, Minnesota Echo opinions editor plagiarizes articles Conover later hired at Fox News TED Conover: Storyteller Ted Conover. opinions/edi- torials editor for the Echo is a hackneyed hack of a writer and boring to boot. Unable to think ofany original ideas for the... Show morePage 4 Hems 8c Hcrws Minneapolis, Minnesota Echo opinions editor plagiarizes articles Conover later hired at Fox News TED Conover: Storyteller Ted Conover. opinions/edi- torials editor for the Echo is a hackneyed hack of a writer and boring to boot. Unable to think ofany original ideas for the Joke Issue. he decided to shamelessly lift blog posts and Pitchfork Media one—liners into his section e copy and paste style. In an inteniew. I asked him what he thought the meaning ofirony was. “I think I know what that means." said Conover. “Doesn‘t it mean. like. rain on your wedding day. or something?" Conover‘s road to medioc- rity has been a long time coming. After submitting a piece on what he called the “fascinating dynam— ics of billboard manufacturing." editor Becki l\erson realized her opinions editor was a dud. lverson. Afier going over what college students think is funny over and over again. (for example. poop jokes. guys who yell “Don‘t taze me, bro!.“ Old Spice advertise- ments, and Keyboard Cat) lverson gave up and in no uncertain terms told her opinions editor he needed to spruce up on his popular culture. “Just go on the lntemet and learn what it means to be a col- lege student. College Humor, The Onion. anything! There‘s bound to be something funnier than what he could come up with. even on Al lazeera! Did this kid grow up un- der 3 rock or something?" lverson said. Taking his editor‘s advice as literally as possible. and with a stony look of grave seriousness (and with a bit of drool on his chin). Con0ver copied articles he thought would be funny. At first this had disastrous results. Unable to discern the sar- castic from the genuine (especially in print), Conover submitted pla- giarized articles he thought were jokes. such as “Rybakv to speak at Augsburg“ (“I thought we were in St. Pauli”). “Brett Favre to Retire" (“wait, I thought he pitched for the Yankees!“). and “Walker to Cut Teacher Positions“ (“I think I‘ve heard ofthese Chuck Norrisjokes before. . ."). But over time. Conover be- came more adept at ripping offar- ticles and printing them under his by—line. Finally. he found the right places to find articles he could plagiarize. However. he got in hot water when he tried to submit a serious. personal piece entitled “My Life as a Cameroonian Wife.“ Conover was recently ex- pelled from Augsburg for his jour— nalistic debauchery. but promptly landed a position with the Fox 9 Twin Cities as a writer. Conover, above, was caught plagiarizan articles in The Echo. Upon being expelled from Augsburg, Conover was Immediater hlred as a script writer for Fox News. “Billboards? Really?!“ said April fool’s COLLEGE STANHILL Arrgslvrugs Metonymnxis You may not want to hear it. but I love you. And you know who you are. And you know why you are. Why is anything? To be. That‘s the answer. the experiential infini- ti\ e. Augsburg, l l0\e you. Enough to lay \\ reaths ofballoon air: dripping love honey: at your footstep and bar the embearassment of your walking by and calling it all talk. You may not want to hear it. but it's all talk and it loves you. so faras you mum its aural arcane: Love love love. Love loves In love In ve. Lore can turn all things, and I can turn love inmfishes. Love is olher people. You are other people. Augsburg, and] [are you. That‘s why I brought some Emerson to share. I thought you may want to hear it. It‘s from Nature. "lfthe stars should appear one night in a thousand years. how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many genera— tions the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty. and light the universe with their admonishing smile." My greatest pleasure, On this holiday of chicanery and cynicism, would be for you to share with me forjust a moment in victimless delight at the wording ofJames Joyce, “The word of Mr Costello was an un- welcome language for him for he nauseated the wretch that seemed to him a cropeared creature ofa misshapen gibbosity born out of wedlock and thrust like a crookback tcethed and feet first into the world, which the dint of the surgeon‘s pliers in his skull lent indeed a colour to, so as it put him in thought of that missing link of creation’s chain desiderated by the late ingenious Mr Darwin." “What is the hypotenuse ofhyperreal- ity? What is the cosine ofhappiness? How does polar bears know what apples is?" you ask. I say, “Put it on the pizza and get I love you to living well!" You may not want to hear it, Augsburg. but We can love the numbers right out of you. Dig it. Augsburg. it’s a revolution! Dig it. Augsburg: Aldous Huxley! “What iris and rose and carnation so intensely signified was nothing more. and nothing less, than what they were — a tran- sience that was yet eternal life. a perpetual perishing that was at the same time pure Being. I continued to look at the flowers. and in their living light I seemed to detect the qualitative equivalent of breathing but ofa breathing without returns to a starting point. with no recurrent ebbs but only a repeated flow from beauty to heightened beauty." It’s a revolution. Augsburg. not out of resistance. mind you. but a revolution of love, revolting embrace. loving so many things so much that they soften under the mild pressure of persistent good vibes to be- come as malleable and remarkably remak- able. existence anew. Don‘t let Them make a fool ofyou this day! Have an unscheduled whirlwind romance with reality! My feet are as dry ice and I love you Augsburg, you understand. I feel in a state oflucid sanity. like I’m in sanity itself. I hope you like E.E. Cum- mings. “Bob Cowgill’s beard hair is longer than his real hair. Just saying." As Aaron Wells once told us. i love you: you: like I‘m insanity itself. Also, did you know the entire world could fit in Uranus and still leave plenty of room for gas? That’s how much I love you. On useless papers , and expired pringles‘ Dear Professor, I am an intelligent, educated individual with a wealth of ideas and a general openness toward learning and academic endeavors. That said, I cannot bear to complete your ridiculous assignment. . It is a four to five page paper assigned three weeks ago. I have sat down in an efl'on to work on it probably 15 times in the last week, and have been largely unsuccessful each time. Not only is the assignment uninteresting and unimportant, but it also is poorly described on the as- signment sheet which has led to hours and hours of aimless searching for the information you seem to be asking me to regurgitate for you. It is as if you are sending us off into a cave that is pitch-blacktofind' a needle you have hidden in a haystack somewhere in the back. This . unnecessary quest is something I do not appreciate. Instead of sufi'ering through this assignment. I have Facebook stalked people I don’t care about at all, instant messaged people I also don’t care about at all, web-surfed for nothing in particular, shopped online, downloaded music, watched. ‘ movies and bad television, drank absurd quantities of Diet Coke, Red Bull, and coffee, prepared several snacks and meals, smoked hookah, ate a Pringle that was “best sold by" May of 2009 (worst decision ever), applied for jobs, sent emails, wrestled with a dog, laundered clothes, deep-cleaned a kitchen, showered, beautified, contemplated other assign- ' merits, played for hours alone with a beach ball, and I even wrote this rant 1‘ in letter-fonn. All of it was more enjoyable than the time I have spent attempting to focus my mind on this ridiculous life-wasting assignment. In fact, instead of doing this assignment, I would probably rather eat an entire can of expired, 2009 Pringles or a carton of rotten eggs with .' curdled milk, shave off my eyebrows, cut off a toe or two, run 75 miles through the Gobi desert, avoid Diet Coke for 5 years, starve myself for a month, abstain from listening or playing music for a month, give up my driver’s license and all of my fieedom in general so...be locked in a tower for months, and I would probably consider giving up my first. born child if it’s a boy. - Unfortunately, I will not give up my degree or my graduation deadline of May. Therefore, I will suffer through channeling the mental fortitude of chess champions, Harry Potter, and the religiously oppressed. I Will stay up all night tonight and all night tomorrow because I have spent- three weeks doing everything but this assignment and it must get done. So professor, I hope you are happy, and I hope you sleep well tonight H while I slave away. . t. Warmly, Lindsey Grafl‘ Show less
Friday, December 10, 2010 4;“ lost! SIBLEY Stafl' Writer Inception is unlike most mov- ies you will see this year; it is not a sequel, or a reboot, it is not based on a comic book or a video game. Inception is a completely original idea, and it succeeds on many levels. The film takes place in a... Show moreFriday, December 10, 2010 4;“ lost! SIBLEY Stafl' Writer Inception is unlike most mov- ies you will see this year; it is not a sequel, or a reboot, it is not based on a comic book or a video game. Inception is a completely original idea, and it succeeds on many levels. The film takes place in a world where a machine enables people to enter other people’s dreams. The protagonist Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an extractor; he en-_ ters a subject’s dream and has to ' “extract” valuable information. Due to circumstances beyond his control, Cobb is not allowed to return to the United States, until a businessman named Saito (Ken Watanabe) offers him a chance to go home if he performs inception. Cobb has to plant an\idea within the mind of the subject and make it think it is his own. Sound confusing? It is, but this is one the strengths of the film. It has a complex plot that not only demands, but also requires mul- tiple viewings. Inception stands apart from other summer block- busters because it requires you to think about the events that are happening on the screen. There is no mindless action; everything that happens, happens for a reason. But don’t worry because there still is a lot of action; in fact, this film contains what I believe to be one of the best fight scenes of all time. I won’t spoil it for you but it involves a hotel hallway. Writer/Director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Me- -. i mento, The Prestige) deftly blends action and a good script to give us something unforgettable. He is the powerhouse behind the entire film; he is able to give us a film that feels grand and intimate at the same time. The way the film is put to- gether is also great because we have several dreams within dreams and Nolan is able to keep the film together despite the confus- ing concept and unconventional storytelling. I sense an Academy Award nomination for Nolan when awards season arrives. Nolan also does a great job of directing his very talented Dreaming up a classic Minneapolis, Minnesota cast, which includes Leonardo DiCaprio. Ken Watanabe. Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Ellen Page, Tom Hardy. Michael Caine and Cillian Murphy. All of them are on the top oftheir game. although Michael Caine is more of a cameo appearance than an actual role. Some ofthe highlights ofthe acting belong to Tom Hardy who was basically unknown before this film. Another huge part ofthis film is the music. Composer Hans Zim- mer creates a fantastic score. it is unlike anything you have heard before because it doesn’t feature hummable themes like so many Page 7 VARIETY 3 other film scores have. His score is just as important to the film as the characters are. Inception is available now on DVD and Blu-ray. lfyou have a Blu-ray player. I recommend getting the Blu-ray combo pack. Some of the special features in- clude a video commentary with Christopher Nolan and Leonardo DiCaprio and a look at the science behind dreaming. Inception is one of the best films of the year and highly rec- ommend. If you haven‘t already, check it out. Inception earns Five stars out of five. Finding a passion for Burlesque MEGHAN NOVAK Staff Writer Glam. Glitz. Sparkle. “How much to Los Angeles?" “One way or round trip?" Are you kidding, right? One of the opening scenes for the new 2010 film Burlesque portrays Ali asking the cost of a one way ticket out of Iowa to Los Angeles. The film is about a passionate young woman who is fed up with her daily unadomed routine oflife. Ali, short for Alice (Christina Aguilera). is a small- town girl who spontaneously departs from her comfortable standard of living and heads for Los Angeles. With big dreams. hopes, and an outstanding voice that gives anyone chills. she de- parts optimistically to California. Ali leaves everything behind her and starts fresh in a shabby apartment in LA. As much as one can understand how time works in a film. it‘s not long before she's strutting the streets ofL.A. looking for any opportunity to perform. Her money is running low and after many unsuccessful attempts to find a job. one evening she notices flashing yellow. orange. and pink lights. The sign says BL'RLESQL'E in large obnoxious letters. Immediately. Ali enters and pays a pricey co\ er charge to see w hat it‘s all about. From that point. the story unfolds. She spots the first singing and dancing perfor- mance of Tess (Cheri and many other dancers. Without delay she asks the bartender if there are any positions open. To her disappoint- ment she is rejected. but as the film progresses she takes action to do whatever it takes to get a position in this club. No one who works there really know s her talent until one evening when she is forced to perform another dancer‘s part. You will ha\ e to go see the film to hear Ali belt her gifted vocals. Overall. the film currently has brought in twenty-seven million dollars according to rottentoma- toes.com. The website also has 34 percent rating of the movie. How‘e\ er. out of 23.442 users. .79 percent of the audience rated it a four out five. Although many people use Rotten Tomatoes to view movie ratings. a film can impact each person differently. Overall. this film encouraged me to go after what 1 want in life no matter what it takes. Christina Aguilera has always been an en- couraging influence for women. One cannot let anything hold them back. even if that means m0\ ing. no dating and no drinking. You hav e to do what your passion is to be truly happy. Although some viewers may betumed off from the performance aspect. Burlesque is a truly inspir- ing film. 1 saw the movie twice. and 1 completely support the story line that is delivered. It‘s about passion. love. and trust. Burlesque was released thc evening before Thanksgiving on Nov. 24. The film runs about an hour and forty minutes and is rated PG—l3. There is a combination of genres consisting of drama. romance. musical and performing ans. It is directed by Steve Antin and distributed by Sony Pictures and Screen Gems. Christina Agu- ilera and Cher arc the two main stars. Other actors in the film include: Cam (iigandct. Kristen Bell. Stanley Tucci. and Alan Cumming. A-List BETSY COLLINS AéE Editor THEATER A Christtnas Story December 2 through Decem- ber 12 C hildren‘s Theatre Company Price: 33250-55750 A Klingon Christmas Carol November 26 through De- cember 12 Landmark Center Price: $20 ART Toys in the Attic 2010: A Celebration ofToys December 3 through Janu- ary 8 Gallery 122 At Hang lt Price: free Painting Zombies: Pemta- nence / Impermanence November 16 through De- cember 19 Katherine E. Nash Gallery Price: free A Shot in the Dark August 12 through March 20 Walker Art Center Price: free with admission 2FRESH 2FRESH An Exhibition of ART 107 Augsburg Seminar Drawings Fall 2010 Please join us for the opening recep- tion Friday 12/10/10. 9:10- lO:lO am in the Old Main Basement Gallery. 9:10am to 10: 10am. Old Main HOLIDAY FESTIVlTlES Target Holidazzle Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from November 26 until December 19 6:30 pm. Nicollet Mall Price: free; $9 hot seats MUSIC M.AN1FEST Wednesday, Dec 15 9:00 pm. Triple Rock Social Club Price: $3 Check out the online Echo at: augsburgecho. wordpresscom Show less
Page 8 Minneapolis, Minnesota THE BACK PAGE Christmas gift-giving guie With only weeks left until Christ- mas, you’re thinking... whoa, I haven’t got enough Christmas music yet. . Okay, maybe not, but you are prob- ably more along the lines of, “What do I get for ?” Lucky for you, being a holiday... Show morePage 8 Minneapolis, Minnesota THE BACK PAGE Christmas gift-giving guie With only weeks left until Christ- mas, you’re thinking... whoa, I haven’t got enough Christmas music yet. . Okay, maybe not, but you are prob- ably more along the lines of, “What do I get for ?” Lucky for you, being a holiday guru, l have the perfect list of fun, inexpensive presents to give to all ofthose you love. I . Pick Your Nose Party Cups HIPSTERS REJOICE. As can be explained by the title. this fun little gift can spice up any party. Each cup is printed with an eerily realistic photo ofa nose and when the sipper tips their cup back to take a drink, they look like they‘ve magically grown a new nose... and sometimes even a mustache. These cups come in a pack of 24 which will_ run you $l2 on Amazon. 2. Sarah Palin Tot/e! Paper Yup. they made this and it’s awe- some. Whether you’re a fellow hockey mom or an anarchist liberal picketing for PETA, everyone can enjoy this fun little gag gift. Each sheet oftoilet paper comes with Sarah Palin’s face printed directly onto it along with some ofthese fun quotes: “You betchal", “Dogonnit. say it ain’t so Joel”. and “Golly... this hockey mom almost made a number 2.” Sarah Palin will turn your boring bathroom into a classy establishment and your precious parts will thank you. This toilet paper will run you $9.95 a roll on Stupid.com. 3. DashboardJesus Need a little God in your life? Don’t we all. Lucky for you. you can have all the spiritual enlightenment you need right on your dashboard. The dashboard Jesus is a friendly car companion for the most devote to those ,‘ ,; .3 crazy atheists! If you’re not “into” Jesus, if your not “down” with God... fear not. There is also a dashboard Buddha. Each of these will run you $4.97 on Amazon. 4. Savers This may not be a specific gifi but I have never left Savers without a gem. My “1 love my cat” pillow is priceless. The hand knit grandma afghan. . .it was hand knitted by the elderly, and they didn’t charge extra for the smell... clearly. priceless. First. Savers is cheap. Second. Savers is unique. The look on your mother’s face when she receives a crystal cat sculp— ture will bring you to tears. The look on your roommates face when she opens a shot glass from Texas will melt your heart. The look on C rockett’s ‘face when you buy him a copy of The Metaphysi- cal Club (don’t worry they have 10 cop- ies) will be a truly spiritual experience. I encourage you to get creative and to get tacky... you won’t regret it. Now whether you heed my advice or get your mom a gift card (really creative... NOT), remember ‘tis the season to be jolly and the easiest way to smile is to watch someone else smile. Who doesn’t love a good present? The key to a successful gifi is thought and love. Think about what they want and fill the gifi with love and you’re bound for success. HO! HO! HO! You’ve just completed gift giving 101. i ACROSS .- DOWN , 2.Peppermintsficks 1. One ofthe otherreindeer . 4. Hung over the firephee 3 Seasonal nines 3 5. Clnistmns drink 7. Night before 6. Santa's helpers 8. Santa's saying 9. Santa's ride 9. Snifthnt makes a white 10. Covers the Christmas tree Christin“ ‘ ll.Naughtykid'sgfl 13,0neoftheotherreindeer ‘ 12. Holiday plant 14. What should she do under the ‘ mistletoe? Check out the online Echo at: augsburgecho. wordpress.com Looking for new ink? Go somewhere you can trust JEN AVERY Staff Writer The Very moment you walk into any tattoo shop. the atmosphere and staff is an enonnous factor as to how comfortable you will be with your choice of parlor. It is extremely important to make abso— lutely sure that wherever you decide to go. that the establishment be as clean as it can possibly be. Sometimes merely eyeing the exterior can be a deterrent from entry. but with Fluid Ink in St. Paul. there can be no doubts that it is safe and sanitary. Fluid Ink has been in business for over ten years. The ground floor of the building they occupy is where all their tattooing takes place. and they use the downstairs as their piercing room. The interior is a fun environment with black floors and dark maroon walls. Stars of all different types and dimensions are disbursed throughout the shop. When they first opened two years ago, the shop was on the second floor with five small rooms, and there was one room downstairs. The artists, Chad. LoLo, Benny. and Nik. never reuse needles, and are constantly disinfecting each area of the shop. In fact, they ask their clientele to do their part as well. On the glass display case in the wait- ing area. they have a sign taped up where all can see: “We are trying to keep our studio as germ free as possible. please do not touch your piercing or jewelry (new or healed). — Fluid Ink.” Not only is Fluid Ink especially clean, but the artists have extensive experience. Chad, the owner of the shop, has been in the field since he was seventeen. “I’ve been tattooing and piercing for twenty years,” Chad said. “My first tattoo was when I was fifleen, so I’ve had them for over half of my life. Tattoos to me are a very spiritual thing, no matter what the image is. Spiritual not as in religious. but spiritual as in just spirituality. It’s like a rite of passage. The tattoos I have are a part of me. If I ever think about “what if I get some- thing removed?’ it’s not to have that space bare again, but about what I could put there instead." Chad says that what he enjoys about being a tattoo artist is making people happy with the work that he does for them. The array of reactions from clients having the process be done on them he says have be- Winter break happenings come a blur. “I‘ve seen everything.” he said. “Pass- ing out, barfing. It all just has to do with your pain tolerance, everybody‘s different. It doesn’t make you any more or less of a person. If it takes two hours more for you to finish a tattoo than somebody else. it’s ok." If you’re looking for a shop for some touch ups, a new back piece. or your very first tattoo, Fluid Ink is a parlor that you can fully trust. They sincerely care about their patrons and take pride in the work that they do. They are located on the comer of Snelling and Edmund and can be reached at 651-287-0966. Their hours are Sunday through Thursday 2 pm. ~ 10 pm, and Friday and Saturday 2 p.m.-ll p.m. SARA KLEMP 8‘41!!th Elli-f0! liach year. after long weeks ofhard \\ ork and late study nights. college students eagerly await the arrival ofwinter break to kick back and try to relax This winter break. many Aug- gies will stay near the cities and enjoy the snow and cold holiday weather. and others will yentum abroad to warmer climates to continue their school studies. This year. then.- are three study abroad trips headed south of the border. each with its own focus and agenda. At the end of December. a group of students will head to Costa Rica and Nicaragua with a focus on studying environmental politics. Led by Professor Joe L'nderhill. Chair of the Political Science department. students will \‘isit national parks. eco—tourism sites and sustainable farms co- operatives. as well as meet with local government ofiicials and actiy'ists to better understand the environmental issues facing these countries in comparison to the United States. Another abroad trip with a focus on cultural issues takes students to Chiapas. Mexico. Students on this trip will explore issues sunounding indigenous cul- tures and the kinds of issues these groups are currently facing. while also learning about the indigenous culture in Chiapas. Associate professor in the Women‘s Students department Elise Marubbio will lead students on this trip. A third group of students studying across the boarder will head to El Salvador. along with Bev Stratton, Professor of Reli- gion. The focus of study here will examine where the idea of voca- tion can exist within the context of poverty and injustice. While students will enrich their educations by going on these trips—aswellasgetagreattan- there are many things to do in the cities for those who are not going abroad The Holidaule Parade is a holiday tradition in Minnesota and is tons of fun for those who enjoy holiday festivities. It is located on Nicollet Mall from 12th Street to 4th Street and runs Thursdays through Sundays up until Dec. 19. If watching a holiday parade in the cold does not seem fun but still want to get outside, try skiing, snowboarding or sledding. Hyland Hills in Edina or Afton Alps in Hastings are great local places to ski and snowboard, and Buck Hill in Bumsville is a great place to go sledding on large tubes. The moral of the story this winter break is to get outside, whether that means outside of the country or outside in the snow. Enjoy the freedom from scth while it lasts! Show less
Page () VARIETY Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday, December 10. 2010 Even just a small sampling of Advent Vespers can sweeten the spirit BETSY COLLINS Aeé-E Editor One of my favorite things about Augsburg has always been the sense ofcommunity. Our small size can sometimes be limiting (I won‘t get... Show morePage () VARIETY Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday, December 10. 2010 Even just a small sampling of Advent Vespers can sweeten the spirit BETSY COLLINS Aeé-E Editor One of my favorite things about Augsburg has always been the sense ofcommunity. Our small size can sometimes be limiting (I won‘t get into that), but our numbers can also help us foster a closeness that no student at the U ofM will ever feel. I felt this sense of commu- nity strongly one week ago at Augsburg‘s annual choir concert] Christmas service, Advent Ves- pers, I went with my boyfriend (Augsburg and Vespers orchestra alumnus Andy Myers) and we were absolutely, terribly late be- cause ofthe snowstorm. l was cranky because I was hungry; Andy was cranky be- cause it took him three hours to get from Eden Prairie to Central Lutheran where Advent Vespers always takes place. We couldn't find a parking space. He forgot the tickets in the car. I forgot my mit- tens. By the time we entered the building. we were covered in the soft pretty kind of snow that ends up melting and soaking your coat mintttes after you get indoors. Our bad moods. though. were what actually melted. We were forty-five minutes late, and the in-progress service was being pumped through the reception area. We were led inside by kind ushers. whose box dinners we interrupted. into a far comer of the chapel to seats my friend in choir called “the worst seats in the house." At Vespers though, every seat in the house is good. We came half— way into the third section (of four) to the Cedar Singers singing Erick Litchte’s arrangement of Believe This is Jesus. They were singing from the upper balcony, discon- nected from anything I could see, and to my exhausted ears, it sounded like peace and resolution. If you‘ve never been to Ad- vent Vespers before. all of Augs- burg‘s choirs sing. Augsburg has four choirs: The Riverside Singers (the women‘s choir). the Cedar Singers (the men‘s choir). the Augsburg Choir (the advanced choir) and Masterworks (which features students, alumni, faculty/ stafl~ and friends). These choirs rotate through sections all over the chapel and sing from all positions, the main stage being the only position on the main level. All of the choirs not on the main stage are in the upper pews. This means that the choir on the main stage in front of the orchestra isn‘t necessarily the choir you're listening to. This Gearing up for winter break disembodied vocals technique brings a soft, ethereal quality to the voices. Though we missed most of the show, it turned out okay; the fourth section is historically the best. It’s the section where all of the excite- ment winds down, and the nice slow quiet songs are sung. All of the choirs sang their final songs together on the same stage and formed a wall of angelic voices. They sang “0 Light Whose Splendor,” “Birthday Carol,” and “Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant us Peace)” However, the most powerful songs were those sung by every person in the building. The choirs dispersed throughout the isles surrounding all of the pews, and all of the choirs and all of the attendees sang “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night.” By the end of “Silent Night,” the lights had dimmed to nothing and the room was lit only by the candles held by the choirs. The vastness of Central Lutheran’s sanctuary felt small and cozy. and here. seated closely with people I‘ve never met before. l felt the sense of community that I feel daily on Augsburg's campus but sweetened by the Christmas spirit. I‘m a sucker for Advent Vespers. KACIE LUCCHINI Stttfi- ll’riter Well. once again. my editor gave me a book to read and it was awful. It was so awful. I literally cannot write a book review on it. There‘s nothing to say except it‘s a waste ofpaper and $15.99 on Amazon. But if you‘re curious. the book is IslundAdrift by Nancy Baker... good luck. On a much lighter note. winter break is fast approaching and every night I dream of the hours ofsleep I will soon have and the stacks of books calling my name. My goal is to encourage all of you to spend part of your break catching up on that book list that’s gathering dust. ,. and here's mine. 1. Harry Potter Yes. I know. I‘m a horrible person because I have not yet read Harry Potter, but I will. Growing up Catholic. my school would not allow me to read Harry Potter. However, now as a young, budding college student, I plan on spending my break with my wand and broom, and I hope to receive a letter from Hogwarts. If you haven’t picked up Harry Potter, it’s not too late to catch the trend. If you need a little convincing, stop by the library. Little known fact: The librarians are wizards. 2. The Cheese Monkeys by Chip Kidd As mentioned before, I have quite the editor. Luckily, she is a bookworm like myself and afier a small discussion she has convinced me to read The Cheese Monkeys. Chip Kidd is a graphic designer who is most famous for his book covers. The book surrounds a fictional account of his fresh— man year at college as an art student in the 50‘s. something not encouraged. I‘m mostly excited to see how it mirrors my life as an art major, and I feel like it gives me hipster points. 3. The Caged Virgin by Ayaan Hirsi Ali A few weeks ago I published an article on Hirsi Ali’s other controversial book. In- fide]. This book. l’ve read, follows the same lines of scandal. Taking on Muslim issues head on, Hirsi Ali uses her personal experiences to point out hideous flaws in the Muslim communi- ties she grew up in. Her ultimate goal is to free Muslim women from the oppression they face in the communities, religion, and home life. Hirsi Ali’s Infidel really grabbed my attention and my review of her book gave me three nasty emails in my inbox. Oh, how I love a good scandal. 4. High School Books Now this may not be a specific book. but l plan on reading some of my high school favorites, just for some light reading. This list includes but is not limited too: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, any book by Chuck Pahlaniuk, Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, and The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory. These books may not have been your favorites, but think back to that time long ago and crack the cover of your favorite classic. Trust me, the walk down memory lane is well worth the embarrassment of how you felt in freshman year. Alpha Consumer can’t fly with Bird BEN RADECKI Contributor Last night I went to First Ave. to see the soon-to be-legendary Andrew Bird. Anyone unfamiliar with him probably won‘t care to read this article. and for anyone that has yet to see him- yes. it was as good as you imagined. However. for this rev ievv. I'm going to focus on the opening act. .\lpha Consumer. a Minneapolis based band who plays regularly in the cities. \\ hcn a local outfit opens tip for someone like Andrew Bird. we. as the audience. c\peet a certain caliber performance. Someone w ho may get lost in the shadow of greatness. but holds our attention and hides our time w hile we wait for the show to start. \ot a band that gets ushered in because of their connections like the boss’ son who takes the VP position straight out of college. Alpha Consumer were just that. the privileged sons of Andrew Bird. who earned their opening position by doubling as his back— up band on the tour. When it comes to their songs. think about throwing Jack White. Spoon. and Ben Kweller in a blender. then ladling out three— fourths ofthe lyrical creativity. What would have been my favorite song \v as a folky. finger— picked tune titled "Yellow Sun“ vv hose lyrics stan. “Yellow sun. lay your cancer on me." I chuckled. and the song remained fairly clev er throughout. How ey er. the next song played. whose title escapes me. started off “I‘ve got hand cancer. cancer of the hands” and stayed pretty much at that level till the end. Sorry guys, two songs in a row about cancer is too much for me. My biggest problem was that their set was loaded with bad ban- ter and annoying gimmicks. The lead singer would switch from being too condescending to beg- ging for the audience‘s approval. First he'd say “Ok now we‘re do a song you guys probably aren't ready for" then play a grungy rock song I could have heard Grinder- man play a much better v ersion of a week earlier. Then he'd end the ne\t song with a line such as “that w as a pretty good one. right?" The audience would cheer. He‘d nod his head a little. grin. then say something in the bass player's car. When it came near the end of the set. they played a song titled ‘ nee a gun. yncs are as follows. “I need a gun to protect by bigger gun. Kids with guns try to steal my gun." All the while he would form a gun with his hand and show it off to the audience in between strums. just in case we hadn't caught on to the theme of the song. I don‘t want to make them sound as though they vv ere without talent. In fact. ifyou caught them at the 400 Bar or the Kitty Kat Club. they may come off as damn near entertaining. As a three piece (guitar, bass, and drums) they managed to create a full sound, which isn’t always easy to do. The harmonies were usually dead on and the guitar player. when breaking out of his three-chord mold. pulled ofa num- ber ofimpressive solos. This show was simply out oftheir league. l would. however. have suf- fered much worse in order to see Andrew Bird. The real disappoint— ment comes in seeing how talented these musicians are. then looking at the band they chose to pursue. As circulating members ofgroups 'such as Fog. Happy Apple. and The James Buckley Trio. I would have much preferred any of them to Alpha Consumer. But. being part ofthe inner circle of some of the most popular local bands. w e‘ll inevitably be seeing plenty more from them in the future. .AJJ Show less
Page 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota OPINIONs/ EDITORIALS Further thoughts on Peggy Cerrito In the last week, the Echo has continued receiving letters from alumni and current students regarding Peggy Cerrito’s position at Augsburg. Although we have looked in to the matter as much as possible before... Show morePage 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota OPINIONs/ EDITORIALS Further thoughts on Peggy Cerrito In the last week, the Echo has continued receiving letters from alumni and current students regarding Peggy Cerrito’s position at Augsburg. Although we have looked in to the matter as much as possible before press time, there were no further facts to report on this case. The administration has declined any further comment on this issue. In the meantime, here is another sampling of the letters filling the Echo’s inbox. We encourage you to.look at the Echo’s website (augsburgecbo.wordpress. com) to find the rest of the letters, share your thoughts on this issue, and find any updates on Cerrito’s position as we are made aware of them. To whom it may concern: It has recently come to my attention that Professor Peggy Cerrito will have her teaching and advising position revoked as of Janu- ary 1, 2011. I wanted to express my extreme displeasure with the receipt of this information, and state what an utter loss it would be for the College to loose such a great student advocate. Throughout my 4 years at Augsburg, Professor Cerrito was my advisor. She had the answer to every question I ever asked her and her office door was always open to any student who needed help, even if she had to go out of her way to do so. My friends with other majors were ofien envious of the quality of help and information I received from my advisor. Professor Cerrito led me down a successful four year path and made sure I reached my goals to graduate with better grades than I’ve ever had. Above all, she stood up for what was right and helped me stand up for myself when I was unaware I was being wronged. This was a quality I truly admired about her. To punish a professor for standing up for others who have been victimized hardly seems like the proper practice of a prestigious Lutheran school. Acts such as these seem to contradict ideals and morals specifically set forth in a Lutheran background. Should we. the followers and flock of the Augsburg community, ignore the injustices that we‘ve been taught to stand up to? Professor C errito has stood up for students and other faculty peers as. one would assume. Augsburg would want one.ofits staff to do. How- ever. instead of working with her and mediating logically through problems. she has been silenced by being wrongfully forced from a position where her talents are direly needed. I ask that this appeal land in the hands of the correct people and they will listen to the students and alumni who have been affected by Professor C errito. She changed my‘Augsburg College experience for the better and she is truly an asset to the Business Administra- tion Department. It should also be noted what a disservice you will be doing to future students if you take her expertise and guidance away from them. Molly Kvarnlov ' Augsburg Alumni, Class of 2007 When I hearmhe news that Peggy Cerrito would no longer be working at Augsburg I was deeply hurt. ' As I sit here and think of all the things I could say about the injustice of the situation, I think it would be more beneficial to write about the effect that letting go of Peggy will result in at Augsburg. ' I was privileged to know Peggy before I came to Augsburg because I went to high school with her son John. Knowing she was a professor here actually increased my decision to go to Augs- burg. Peggy is more than just a professor at Augsburg she was also my advisor the whole time I was going for a business major. Before I had her as an advisor I struggled to work with other advisors that I previously had. ‘ - Peggy was the first advisor that genuinely tried to get to know me as a scholar and a person. If it was not for her I probably would not be happy in my new career choice of being and educa- tion major. She doesn’t only care about the work she does for herself but the work she does for other people. This is the reason that baflies me of why she is being let go. I can not stand with every ounce of strength in my body that she would be let go because of the push for a positive notion that the politics of the school does not agree with. The worst part about the whole situation is not only is Peggy really good at her job but she is an even better person. Even now she ironically stands before the school being persecuted for the sake of righteousness. Any one who truly knows her would not be okay with what is going on because they know she has done nothing but work her butt 01? for this school while at the same time advocating its greatness. Now I even have to question how I feel about the institution as a whole. This may be one small part of the school but this is one huge situation when you are affecting the life of a staff member who is deeply cared for by students and other faculty members. How students in the business program look back and advocate for Augsburg will greatly be affected when they here this news. How will this affect the community by word of mouth about the actions that have been taken to such a lovely person? Especially with her great reviews and how long she has been here! I can truly say I that I love Augsburg but this decision has taken my emotions about the school a huge step in the wrong direction. I may not have power to stand up against the situation by myself, but even if the school does go through with this action, I am also a firm believer in karma. What goes a around will come back around, and I hope I am out of here by the time the conscience of Augsburg will pay for this incredibly unjust action. , Avery Winter Current Student NEWS. . .CONTINUED An end of the year thank you from MPIRG OLIVER DYKSTRA MPIRG Economic Justice Task Force Leader As you all know this year was the once in a decade petition to continue funding MPIRG on campus and over 1200 students signed the petition in three days! The funding comes by means of a refuse able/ refund able student fee levied each semester. Be— cause this fee had been stagnant since the chapters founding in 1981, actually falling behind the rate of inflation. it is being raised from $3.50 per semester to $7.00 per semester. This money allows us to hire staff to train and guide us in our quest for justice! Our staff lobbies at the capital on our behalf. giving students a voice next to the big business lobbyists and amplifies our voice in the community. That being said what has MPIRG done this semester? Lets take a moment to reflect on what this dynamic chapter has accomplished. In the beginning of the year we contributed to 24,000 signatures statewide encouraging Sen. Fran- ken and Sen. Klobuchar to support the Clean Air Act. During the elections we contributed to 26,000 voter contacts helping to boost student turnout across the state. Back here at home the Environmental Justice task force continues to push Augsburg towards greater sustainability through the trial roll out of the Power Savers campaign, wherein they are partner- ing with the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the social work department to audit the current energy usage in order to find and eliminate vampire energy! They also held a bike tune up day to encour- age alternative transportation sponsored by The Hub C o-op, Freewheel Bike Shop, and Nice Ride. Our Health, Hunger, and Homelessness task force partnered with Community LINK, and Saint Stephens to host a community action panel on end- ing homelessness. They also held a Micro-Meals event which taught easy, healthy recipes for the dorm room, posted “What to do when you’re sick” posters in all the dorms, and will hold the annual Dump and Run! Meanwhile the Economic Justice task force created a Fair Trade Buyers Guide for the student groups on campus, reaflirmed student government support of fair trade policies, and moved Augsburg much closer towards becoming a fair trade campus. Thanks to your support our work will continue for at least another ten years giving students on campus a megaphone in the halls of power, as well as the training and resources to affect the campus and community. Thank you! Have a great break! Show less
MIKE GHALLAGHER SportsEditor Off a sWeep of lowly Concordia-Wis- consin that proved virtually nothing on Nov. 19-20, it was hard to know what to expect from the Augsburg men’s hockey team in their weekend clash with St. John’s. Since their lackluster effort against St. Thomas, a series in which... Show moreMIKE GHALLAGHER SportsEditor Off a sWeep of lowly Concordia-Wis- consin that proved virtually nothing on Nov. 19-20, it was hard to know what to expect from the Augsburg men’s hockey team in their weekend clash with St. John’s. Since their lackluster effort against St. Thomas, a series in which they took two losses, the Auggies hadn’t come across a challenge, something the Johnnies would better provide. _ Although projected eighth in the MIAC preseason poll, this would be a good mea- suring stick as to what the Auggies learned from their losses to the Tommies, their only conference games to date. “Any time you can sweep in conference it’s huge,” said senior forward Mario Mjel- leli. “Especially coming OE getting swept by St. Thomas, it was really nice to come out and show some character.” Friday proved to be a game of runs with the Auggies jumping out to a 3-1 lead going into the third period before St. John’s took advantage of the few opportunities they did Minneapolis, Minnesota have by scoring two quick goals to knot the game at three with just over 13 minutes left. “We were still confident,” said Mjel- leli. “We had a great week of practice and we knew we were going to come out ahead one way or another. We never doubted ourselves.” Auggie senior forward Nick Guran has done plenty of scoring this year, and he as- serted himself at the right time on Friday by taking advantage of a rebound nine seconds afier St. John’s tied the game and put the Auggies back in front. He added an empty- net goal to ice the game with 26 seconds left, and that puts him at 11 for the year, which still leads the nation. The 6-3 win had to give the Auggies confidence going into their quick follow-up ‘ game with St. John’s at 2 pm. the next day, despite rough travel conditions and the hour and a half drive to get there. “We lefi a little early and had a pre- game meal,” said Mjelleli. “The mood of everyone going into the game was one of happiness, laughing, having a good time. Being loose is always when you play your best.” Once the Auggies got there, they showed nothing would stand in their way of getting conference redemption and evening their conference record at 2-2, coming out firing and sustaining their attack with three third period goals. “It’s funny how you can gain energy in Page 3 SPORTS yback to Winning ways in MIAC the game ofhockey." said Mjelleli. “We had to create our own that day and wejust had confidence that we were the better team. It all starts with positive talk and goes from there.” The two wins are a good way to go into the holiday break for the Auggies. as they will be offfor a solid month before retuming to action Finlandia University (Michigan). “This stretch oftime is really good for our team." said Mjelleli. “A few guys got injuries. so it‘ll be nice for them to rest up and heal. It‘s always good to get a little time off. Just got to be more worried on finals because it is student-athlete and student comes first. For hockey. a lot ofguys skate with their high school team or do some pond hockey stuff." While the time off will give them a chance to rest the legs, the Auggies still expect to be in top form when they get back from break. “Being an athlete you have responsi- bilities,” said Mjelleli. “Nobody is there to hold your hand, it’s on you, get your cardio workouts in and everybody is definitely held accountable for themselves." Up-and-coming Auggie athletes MIKE GALLAGHER Sports Editor Veterans are what hold pro- grams together, but young impact players are what take them to the next level. The University of Kentucky basketball got as far as the elite eight in the NCAA tournament in 2009-10; a team whose three best players were freshmen John Wall, Eric Bledsoe. and Demarcus Cousins. You may remember Maurice Clarett, the running back for the 2002 Ohio State football team that won the national champion- ship. He rushed for 1,237 yards in 11 games, and yes, he too was Recruiting at the MIKE Gmutounn Sports Editor For most sports fans, the love of a player does not expand beyond the playing field. While there is much more to that person than their performance in their sport, it is not something that generally crosses the average sports fan‘s mind. Players have their journeys, adventures, and issues just like everyday students. faculty. and families do. Specifically at the college level. there is so much to consider for an athlete to pick a college and for a college to pick an athlete. that it can be a tedious decision-making process for both parties. Di\ ision l and Di\ ision 2 institutions have the ad\ antage of making the decision a little easier for their perspectiye participants by offering many scholarships that make campus life easier on the kids and their families. The Division 3 le\ el does not have that option. which can make life difficult on students and on the a freshman. Carmelo Anthony had argu- ably the greatest freshman season in the history of college basket— ball, averaging 22 points and 10 rebounds per game. while leading Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA na- tional title. Seeing how important fresh- man can be to a team, it seemed imperative to look at a few young players making noise on campus in their respective sports. Parker Hines,freshman point guard, Augsburg basketball. At 6‘0”, 155 pounds. Hines is not one of the more physically intimidating players in the conference, but his athleticism more than makes up for his size. institutions looking to acquire their services. Other things such as prospect camps and private workouts are a few of the amenities Division 1 and 2 enjoy that are illegal at the Division 3 level or not utilized, respectively. “A lot of athletes think that because they go to all these camps they should get a payout for it,” said Augsburg baseball head coach Keith Bateman. “Twenty three camps gets you $23,000, well, that‘s not how it works. Not a lot of guys will even go to a Division 3 prospect camp because there isn’t any money on the line." Academics are another issue that becomes more elastic at a Diyision 1 level but is less flexible at the Di\ ision 3 le\ el. “Dix ision l can be looking at guys that are maybe a 2.2 (GPAi and a 16 tACTi." said Bateman. Augsburg head basketball coach Aaron Griess adds. "There are schools at this leyel that won't ey en contact somebody in that range... The talent pool may not be as Hines is lightning quick with range out to 30-feet, evidenced by the deep three he hit against St. Thomas down the stretch on Monday. He has started five ofthe Aug- gies seven games at the point, and is averaging 8.9 points and nearly three assists and three rebounds per game. “Parker is a very talented 'guy,” said Augsburg Basketball Assistant Coach Ryan Kershaw'. “He’s going to be a very special player.” B.J. McClellan, Freshman Forward, Augsburg Hockey. From Cretin-Derham Hall by way of the Superior International Junior Hockey League’s Dryden Ice Dogs, McClellan is yet another forward at the disposal of Chris Brown’s Auggies. McClellan has scored twice in his nine appearances forAugsburg and is a +1 when on the ice. His .143 shot percentage ranks fourth on the team among players with 10 shots or more. “I like being on a line with him," said Auggie Hockey senior forward Mario Mjelleli. “He’s a good player and he sees the ice well. He’s always an offensive threat when he's out there." Emilie Ball, freshman de- fense, Augsburg women‘s hockey/ Alex Hall, freshman goalie, Augs— burg women’s hockey. Ball and Hall were instrumental in getting Division 3 level deep right off the bat at the Divi- sion 3 level, but it is not uncom— mon that some of the more talented players on Division 3 teams have either transferred from Division 1 schools or had offers from some of the larger institutions. “There are programs all over the nation that will take a chance on a guy that came in from a Divi- sion 1 school, even if it’s only fora year,” said Griess. “It all depends on your philosophy." But that philosophy isn‘t for everyone, which can lead to an even more depleted crop of players to choose from. “We recruit strictly high school kids." said Griess. who was the head coach at Di\ ision 2 Chaminade in Haw aii before com- ing to Augsburg. "At Chaminade. we really only got transfers from junior colleges (JL'COL so right when guys started to get it. they‘d be gone. Here we try and develop a sense of continuity and continued success. It would haye to be a dire need for us to take a chance on a kid that will only be here a year.“ Griess‘ philosophy has worked, as he has improved the men’s basketball team’s record every year since he took over in 2005. He is considered one of the top Division 3 coaches in the na- tion. Bateman, who led Augsburg baseball to within one game of the NCAA regional tournament last year, is right there with Griess as well, preferring a “home grown" crop of players for similar reasons. “i like to go after high school kids because they‘re in the pro— gram four years and you have veteran guys show them the way." said Bateman. “lfit's JUCO you may not know where the loyalty is and their reasons for being here. Ifl know the guys. I don‘t hayc a problem with them coming in. but mainly 1 look for high school guys." For Haege. some ofhis more talented players such as starting QB Marcus Brumm and next year's number one rcceiter Ha- keem Bourne—McFarlane trans- ferred from Dix ision Z uniwrsities and haye put up big numbers. While the evidence is stacked the Auggies their first point ofthe year last Friday. Ball, who attended Duluth East High School. notched her first collegiate goal to give the Auggies a 1—0 lead. Hall, a graduate ofBurnsville High School. collected 32 sa\ es in net to preserve the tie in mcrtime. The backup goalie to .»\ugsburg senior goalie Grace Edgar. the 32 saves improved llall‘s goals against ayerage to a team best 3.57 on the season. “Alex has played amazing." said Augsburg women's hockey senior captain Hillary Volkman. “She is a really smart goalie and she competes to win and gives 100 percent in net." against Division 3 coaches for hav- ing successful recruiting classes, they still manage to get by and have programs thrive on the talent they bring in. “At Division 3 you’re recruit- ing a different class of students," said Griess. “You’re offering a school rather thanjust money like you are at a Division I or 2. At Chaminade no one came to play basketball there because of great academics. It was about basketball. At a Division 3 you‘re getting a significant education as opposed to it being about going to school for free." Wherey er you look on campus you see successful players 11] all these programs. and specifically in the case of(iriess and liatciiiaii. you can‘t argue with the success they‘w had. "Recruning at the DH ision i In cl is a grind." said llacgc. "It's a great deal ofwork but it‘s a \cry important part ofthe job." Regardless of rccruttiiig. academic issues. finances. and families. these Augsburg coaches still find time to win, Show less
Frida , December 10, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota - Page 5 v ‘ NM Tan Conovnn Contributor Last spring, I had the plea- sure of traveling across mainland China with the Augsburg Choir for ten jam-packed days. The ex- perience was intense and memo- rable. But over the last year I’ve grown... Show moreFrida , December 10, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota - Page 5 v ‘ NM Tan Conovnn Contributor Last spring, I had the plea- sure of traveling across mainland China with the Augsburg Choir for ten jam-packed days. The ex- perience was intense and memo- rable. But over the last year I’ve grown increasingly distressed ' about our visit to China. It seems even the most zealous American human rights watchers (many of whom are col- lege students) are either ignorant of China’s ruthless, totalitarian regime and its system of wide-, spread economic exploitation, or feel disconnected from it. I admit to a past ignorance of Chinese history and politics. This ignorance contrib- uted to my and the college’s apologetic nature toward Chinese Communist Party (CCP) policies on our tour. However, a small amount of research reveals con- tinued policies of an Orwellian, [984 style oppression by a para- noid, fascist government. What’s‘the big deal, you may ask? Well, let me first provide a brief historical context. China’s modern era started with Mao Zedong, who led a supposedly Marxist campaign to take control of China in the 19403. Mao’s first policies were disastrous land and agricultural experiments, which caused the OPINIONS/ EDITORIALS most devastating famine in hu- man history, with hundreds of millions dying of starvation. Mao’s other “reforms” were the mass arrests of all opposing the Party, and the execution of mil- lions of political prisoners. Widespread oppression of human rights and genocide to this scale can only be matched by Sta- lin’s Soviet Union and Hitler’s Germany. Strangely enough, no one ever talks about China in the same way they do Soviet Russia or Nazi Germany. Would a group of Augsburg students make a friendly visit to Nazi Germany? What type of impression is the college making by making such a visit to China? Over the past thirty years, the party has gone from exploit- ing people in communes to ex- ploiting them in sweatshops. The pervasiveness of the Party’s ruth- less power in everyday Chinese life cannot be underestimated. . According to 2000’s The China Labor Bulletin, many Chinese factory workers live in (and are locked into) prison-like compounds when they have finished their 12 hour work day and eat only two woefully in— nutritious meals a day. They are not allowed to talk to each other on the shop floor. If female, they are sexually harassed and humili— ated. Male employees are beaten or have their wages cancelled if they don’t reach production quotas or are uncooperative in any way. According to Professor Anita Chan, there is only one govemment-run labor union to regulate both private/foreign and state owned factories. The All-China Federation of Trade Unions doesn’t represent work- ers but “serve[s] to control work- ers by playing the part of hired thugs and public security to the Communist Party. . .” according to an article in China Rights Forum. These are just a few tame examples of the long list of hu- man rights violations perpetrated in the name of the Chinese Com- munist. I am not investigating military-run forced labor camps, which hugely profit the state through slave labor, or forced abortions and sterilizations con- ducted on women who violate the ‘One Child’ policy. So how did we contribute to the oppression of C hinese people last spring? We did so in two ways: with our pocket books and with our silence. On tour. we visited Chinese schools, universities and tourist spots like the Great Wall. An equal amount oftime was spent parading around to shops and boutiques, which in some cases were connected to factories. We never saw workers —only their products encased in glass cases. Students spent their pants off buying everything imaginable. I remember a few students who ran out of money halfway through the tour because they spent so much! I too am guilty. I, like my fellow students, didn’t know any better. Not only were these items most likely made in factories like the ones I have described, but by purchasing them we (and the col- lege) gave their production and China’s economic oppression our tacit approval. I doubt I would have bought that pretty necklace or straw hat if I had known that an indentured. malnourished, and literally beat- en labor force produced it. This isn’t to say that we don’t add to this problem every time we buy something at Wal-Mart right here in America. But the fact that we unquestioningly bought goods made by an oppressed popula— tion in their country. only feet away from the sweatshops. is downright shameful. However. purchasing power paled in comparison to our no- ticeable silence as we went through China. We were explicit- ly told by a college representative never to mention "the three Ts" -~Tiananmen Square. Taiwan. and Tibet. We were told these were sensitive subjects and tour would be smoother ifwe didn’t mention them. Damn right they‘re sensi- tive! If a group of Augsburg Augsburg Choir’s 2010 China tour: Questions of ethics students visited South Africa to make “cultural ties" while apartheid was in effect, would Augsburg College representa- tives tell them to avoid discuss- ing this oppressive, racist policy for fear of making their visit a little awkward? Would they tell students visiting Auschwitz to keep quiet about the Holocaust because it might embarrass their German tour guides? I think not. I remember at one concert. a CC? official “honored” us with his presence. He actually sat with a few professors and President Pribbenow during the concert! I wish I would have known then what I know now. I sincerely regret that I didn't spit in his face or run around the stage yelling “Free Tibet!" at the top of my lungs when he congratulated us after our concert. I doubt we (students. pro- fessors. and the President ofthe college) would have beamed with pride had Saddam Hussein or Slobodan Milosevic congratu- lated us at the end ofa concert. Our ignorance of China made this tour "smooth." But Augsburg's students. the facult} and the administration need to educate themselves about the injustices ofthe past and the pres- ent. or we will give the impres- sion that we approve ofthem. Is ‘Dogsburg’ really the best option? ANNA HENDRIX Stafl Writer As a fellow member of Augsburg College and as a mem- ber of the Echo writing staff, I was assigned to write an opinion piece of my choosing. While it was my choice to write about anything, I ended up choosing a topic that was front page news in the last publication of the Echo newspaper: “Dogsburg College group. gain support, pressures policies.” When I first heard about the bid to allow pets on campus, I thought it was an idea that would never go anywhere. However, I soon realized how much sup- port this issue was receiving. I must admit - I was astonished. I decided to firmly state my views, as well as to provide evidence on the topic and my reasoning behind them. Please keep mind that I have the utmost respect for the supporters of “Dogsburg Col- lege.” When I first read the article, one of the first quotes 1 read was by respected Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History, and Director of Medi- eval Studies Phillip Adamo. He stated that his dog was “well- behaved and well trained." While this is factual, I must present the argument that not every one‘s dog is trained to follow his/her owner without the use of a leash. In fact, Professor Adamo’s dog is one of the few I have seen that follows his owner in the well- skjlled manner that she does. Another issue that the col- lege would have to consider is the matter of sanitation and responsibility for that sanitation. Dogs are just like humans in the sense that they need to be fed, bathed, and given access to use the bathroom. This leads to a problem: if the owner as well as his/her roommates are out of the dormitory and the dog needs to be let out, and if the dog is wait- ing there for a substantial amount ‘ of time, there is the probability of the dog urinating on the carpet. And with that, it could mean the students are in danger of paying a . hefiy fine depending on how bad the damage is. Another potential problem would be if the dogs were al- lowed to be in the classroom. If 4’ so, I’ ask the question: is it fair to the other students, as well as to the professor, if the dog begins to bark because he or she needs to be let out? . If those arguments don’t persuade you, let me give you this last one: while the edito- rial addressed the plan that the dog owners would “police each other,” would it not be correct to say that even that idea has flaws because not everyone is strict about cleaning up after their animals? The police do not catch everyone and if we don’t know who left the mess, then we cannot pinpoint who is a careless owner. Furthermore, I can only speak for myself when I say that I do not want to be the one to pick up or step in a dog’s feces. An additional issue I can en— vision happening is the problem with allergies. While I applauded the idea that there be “pet-free buildings or offices suites that are clearly marked out of consider- ation for people with allergies," that still leaves other parts of the campus that students and faculty with allergies need to be able to access. Is it fair for them not to be able to enter a room because of the animals or the left over shedding? The final problem I would like to mention is where the col- lege draws the line. If we allow dogs to be/live on campus, it may be only be a matter oftime until other students begin to petition for their cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, snakes, and so forth to be allowed to live on the premises and the school may have to look at the issue ofequality. [fit is fair to let 300 pound dogs to roam around, why is it not fair for a 10 pound kitty to do the same'.’ While I know that the issue is close to people's hearts. and I sincerely hope that this will not target me as a person who hates animals, for that is not the case. lam simply pinpointing some is- sues that I can see happening. and I hope others, even the supports, will look at and reevaluate their position. Show less
(I Chair‘s China Tour, . g i, , ' . 8 , , . a; , Flutd lank, The Colleges Student—Produced Newspaper page Friday, December 10, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVII, Issue 10 Second Annual Franklin Frolic warms the Seward neighborhood DAVE MADSEN News Editor Though the chilly winter winds of... Show more(I Chair‘s China Tour, . g i, , ' . 8 , , . a; , Flutd lank, The Colleges Student—Produced Newspaper page Friday, December 10, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXVII, Issue 10 Second Annual Franklin Frolic warms the Seward neighborhood DAVE MADSEN News Editor Though the chilly winter winds of early December may not seem like a pleasant thought in the late stretches of fall, the Seward Civic and Commerce Association (SCCA) worked hard to usher in the winter season with its annual celebration: The Franklin Frolic. On Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon to 5 pm. East Franklin Av- enue in the Seward Neighborhood was transformed into a corridor of celebration as many local busi- nesses united to provide activities, treats and specials to the commu- nity. In addition to demonstrating how personal and welcoming these neighborhood businesses were, the event also proved to be an op- portunity to engage with Seward’s citizens. Businesses up and down the Avenue provided special holiday deals for residents and visitors alike. Highlights included: the Himalayan restaurant (2401 E Franklin) providing two—for-one appetizers; Pizza Luce (2200 E Franklin) offering a pizza sam- pling, as well as kids activities and food and drink specials; Welna 11 Hardware (2201 E Franklin) giv- ing away free starter bags of bird seed and East African treats for the family; and True Thai Restaurant offering a gift certificate to be raflled of? later during the lighting ceremony in Triangle Park. Businesses also hosted neigh— borhood artists who showed and sold their work. An, like a hand- made winter hat, a soup bowl or a fine art photograph made gifis for those buying presents for loved ones. This year, some artist high- lights included: the work of Mary Collins, famous for her jewelry made from recycled license plates, hosted at 2nd Moon Coffee Café (2225 E Franklin); Tim and Pam McConville’s stained and art glass works hosted at Seward Co-op (2823 E Franklin); and the hand— made scarves and hats of Christy Binoniemi at Welna II Hardware. Those who wandered the Avenue on the Dec. 4 may have also noticed a variety of lights and facade decorations on local busi- nesses. These holiday trimmings were more than just a way to show enthusiasm for the coming celebra- tions; the local business that had the most unique and impressive decorations received the Heart of Seward award as the winner of the Light up the Avenue contest. At 5:30 pm, shoppers, resi- Velkémmen Jul welcomes renowned historian BECK] IVERSON Editor-in-chief In addition to the traditional holiday carols, wooly Nordic sweaters and mountains of Iefse, Velkommen Jul featured a new attraction this year. Odd Lovoll, an internationally reknowned historian who special- izes in Norwegian-American history, braved the threat of snow- storrns to sign copies of his two most recent books. Norwegians on the Prairie: Ethnicity and the Development of the Country Town (2006), and Norwegian Newspa- pers in America: Connecting Nor- way and the New World (20 1 0) and to share a few words of wisdom with students. Lovoll has long been familiar with Augsburg and the Cedar— Riverside neighborhood. It‘s im— portance in Norwegian immigrant history and close location to the University of Minnesota. where he earned his doctorate in the late 1960‘s. made it an integral pan of his research. He‘s noticed some changes around Augsburg since that time. “By the time I became ac- quainted with this part of Minne- apolis the movement to the suburbs had greatly altered the population composition of the area,“ Lovoll said. "In a neighborhood suc- cession other ethnic populations had made their homes [in C edar— Riverside]. Augsburg College has responded by encouraging people of the many nationalities repre- sented in the population to enroll. This is surely an excellent policy. I was delighted to experience the great diversity of ethnicity among the students who attended my Carl H. Chrislock Memorial Lecture earlier this year.“ Although Lovoll specializes in Norwegian-American and im— migration history. he hopes that students will take the larger con- cepts of the importance of immi- grants” effect on American history and culture away from his classes and develop a healthy respect for America's ties to immigrants. Photo by Peter Fleck i dents and business owners were encouraged to gather in Triangle Park (26th Ave & E Franklin Ave) for warm drinks and entertain- ment as they lit up the park; this symbolic act was a way to promote our warm community spirit during the cold days of winter. Before and afier the ceremony. 2nd Moon Coffee Café supplied attendees with some warming beverages for chilly customers. Coincidentally, 2nd Moon Coffee Café also received the Heart of Seward Award as their lighting display was judged to be the most decorative and reflective of the neighborhood. Also, in addition to the lighting event. people in the neighborhood had a chance to groove to the Women‘s Drum Center‘s rhythmic beats and wit- ness the displays from the People’s Fire Coalition. The Franklin Frolic is spon- sored in part by the Seward Co-op Grocery and Deli (2823 E Frank— lin) and Wells Fargo Bank (2600 E Franklin). Funding was also pro— vided by the City of Minneapolis. Bike shop to go up in Mortenson BECCA ANDERSEN Managing Editor As a result of the support of MPIRG and the Bike Share Pro- gram at Augsburg. a bike shop will go up next to the laundry room in the basement of Mortenson some— time next semester. open for free student bike maintenance three hours a week. The project is one that AC TC schools have long been interested in, as Macalester has a full-fledged shop. In fact, ACTC schools used to collaborate by buying parts in bulk, said student Oliver Dykstra, who is involved with the project through his love of biking and advocacy of green transportation. Dykstra and chair of MPIRG Kathy DeKrey hope to revamp this collaboration on a smaller scale, by providing Augsburg students with free services to fix up their bikes and—as we remain swallowed up by the cold months—winterize them. Augsburg’s bike shop will initially act as a facility in which See VELKOIIIIEN, page 2 > students can utilize free mechanic labor, but a more designated space, parts and a greater tool collection are goals for the future. said Dyk- stra, who will be working as a me- chanic at the bike shop. Dykstra‘s experience is in his ridership. He is qualified to fix up bikes because ofthe tricks he’s picked up along the way. and intends to translate this learn-by-doing approach to maintenance to students at the bike shop. DeKrey also hopes to see the - bike shop become a learning tool. Because it will run on a volun- teer basis, students will have the opportunity to help fix bikes, or experiment with their own. The idea for this project stems out ofa series ofevents that began with DeKrey‘s growing interest in biking as a hobby and her connec— tion with environmental studies. This summer, she began using a collectively run bike project where you could fix and build bikes lo- cated inside the Bedlam Theatre called the “Grease Pit.” After it closed along with the Bedlam, SeeBlKEpageZ > Upcoming Augsburg 7| Events ZFRESH 2FRESH An Exhibition of ART 107 Augsburg Seminar Drawings Fall 2010 Please join us for the opening reception Friday 12/10/10, 9:10-10:10 am in the Old Main Basement Gallery. Friday, December 10 9:10am to 10:103m, Old Main KAUG Karaoke Fuel up for finals with KAUG Radio and A‘viands! KAUG will be offering free Red Bull energy drinks and dinner spe- cials - as well as many other great prizes; including every— thing you need to get through finals. Location: A-Club Grille http://on.fb.me/fJL3NT Friday. December 10 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Christensen Center Fuel Up for Finals Pizza Study Break FUEL UP FOR FTNALS! Free pizza & soda THIS FRIDAY in the Christensen Center Student Lounge. 4:30-5:30 pm. or until it runs out! Games, trivia. music, giveaways! Come take a break from studying and fuel up with the Augsburg Stewards Student Alumni Council. Friday, December 10 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Student Lounge, Christensen Center First Word Gathering All are welcome to this inter- faith gathering. Saturday, December I I 7:30am to 7:55am, Foss Center The Meal Campus Ministry is conduct- ing a communion service set within a full meal. 6:30pm, Tuesday, December 14 Augsburg Room. Christensen Center Final Scene Work from Act- ing Class Come see the scenes Begin- ning Acting has been working on all semester. 7:00pm. Tuesday, December 14 Tjomhom—Nelson Theatre, Foss Center 2010 F aculty/Staff Holiday Party Celebrate holiday cheer at this social hour with faculty and staff colleagues. Thursday, December 16 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Christensen Center 7,’_7—# Show less
Escz NEWS H. I. H. Decunber 10, 2010 Converging feminisms at the National ' Women’s Studies Association Con ANN!“ Gonna-son Contributor On behalf of the Augsburg Women‘s Studies program. Stu- dent feminist Collective. Wom- en's Resource Center ( WRC). and the Center for Global Education (('(il:).... Show moreEscz NEWS H. I. H. Decunber 10, 2010 Converging feminisms at the National ' Women’s Studies Association Con ANN!“ Gonna-son Contributor On behalf of the Augsburg Women‘s Studies program. Stu- dent feminist Collective. Wom- en's Resource Center ( WRC). and the Center for Global Education (('(il:). Jessica Nathanson. Ann l.utterman-Agui|ar. Lucreshia (irant, Annika (iunderson. Lily Morris. Christine Salls. Murriel Kroll. Gina Brama. and Erin Par- rish recently attended the 3lst Annual National Women '5 Studies Association (NWSA) Conference on November ll-I4. Held in Denver. Colo. hun- dreds of Women's Studies schol- ars and students represented the myriad forms of feminisms and gathered in order to panake in Dillicult Dialogues II. the follow- up theme to last year‘s Difl‘icult Dialogues |. in kick off the conference. Dr. Reyna Ramirel. member of the Winnebago Tribe ol‘Nebraska and author of numerous scholarly works on transnationalism. Na- tive feminisms. and gender and cultural citizenship. presented on indigenous feminisms as the opening keynote spaker for the conference. Dr. Andrea Smith. co-founder of INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence and the author of numerous books on the politics of identity and power. spoke of theories, methods. and politics throughout the ensuing keynote address. The two feminist scholars and activists emphasized the paramount necessity of practicing decolonization in everyday life. of realizing the liberation of oneself as intrinsically linked to the libera- tion ofall. Dr. Smith asserted that colonialism and gender continue to be pervasive power analytics that ultimately affect everyone. Challenging neoliberal. capi- talistic notions of democracy through speaking about historical- ly-present (past and present) geno- 4 VELKOMMEN, from pago1 cide and domination. Dr. Smith articulated the of revolution — namely though the presence of collectivization. In order to bring the revolution to life and make it plausible for all peoples. Dr. Smith said. we mint act out the revoth throughou the moments of day. tram- forrning “individualizing logic“ into collaboration and support a particime in community. Dr. Smith called for an “inte- grated healing movement" across boundaries (and identities) and for the furthercreation of atmosphera where people feel comfortable to disagree. to share theirtruths from a center of love and respect. Closing. Dr. Smith posed the question. “How do we all com- monly have a stake in changing the system?" She responded. “A revolution cannot happen if you don't believe people can change.“ Gathered to explore what NWSA President Beverly Guy- Sheflall called the “latest inter- Historian studied in Cedar-Riverside llcfore his retirement in 2000. Lovoll split his time between St. Olaf. where he was the King Olav V (‘hair in Scandinavian-American Studies. and the U niversity ostlo. He noted dill'erences between the subjects he taught in each setting. with his courses in Norway betng focused on topics such as the American Rewlution and how Norwegian immigrants have F «nail — «hoOaugShurgedu Phone — (till) 3304 lo: claim wet In to“ man Augsburg College Echo Fall 20I0 Stall- m _ _ .l . . I E I. Becki Iverson Monterrubio ‘1”.|.|. H . Er Kerry Collins Beau Anderson I, I. I. E. E I. Sara Klemp Michelle Wallin R I I. I. I” I E I. Dave Mattie Caitlin Walsh 1.. [lgmwrr Eh .. \' NJIJllt‘ Noe Ala Minn 3mm Limo; mm Mike Gallagher Boyd Kuehler ‘3] let Avenue 5. CB I48 Minneapolis. 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Loy oll's next project is a chapter in an anthology treating the experience of Norwegian women immigrants that will be published next year. ference ndto‘contilnetoadvnceow Nextyu‘sNWSACoob Wbbuildingavibrnt. encewillbehddhAthma. mum-racial. mum-ethnic femi- than Novelnbu IO It I) (20m riistcolllniaiity.‘~ the conference ThethelnewiflbeJ-‘ufiin'l‘m ' bemDifficultDiI- The four thys of the confer- mwueduiexperiacedmd- ing panels of academic tench. participating in caucmes (such as the Women of Color and Lesbian Caucuses. for example). ltd p.- taking in conference events such as plenary and networking gather- ings. and dance/art exhibitions. Notably. the conference fea- tured research by Augsburg's own. Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (Site Director for C GE-Mexico) and Antonio Ortega (Program Coordinator for CGE-Mexico). Lucreshia Grant (Student Assith Director-Augsburg WRC ) moder- ated the session as their research formations with its sub-themes being: Transforming the “Mar ter‘s" Tools. Dqloying Femi- nisms. Wunen‘s Studies Without walls. Creative Incite-tiara. The Politics of Crisis. Students and scholars are welcome to nibmit proposals to resent at neat yea‘s conference. The proposal submis- siondeadlineisFebl'uary I5.20| I. For more M go to www. nwsaorg/conferencd. Augsburg‘s participation at this year‘s NWSAconfucnce was sponsored by the Augsburg Ollice of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO); ACT C Women‘s Studies Program; and the McNair Scholars Program. ‘ Butatrornpagat Bike services will be free to students adjusted to a host society. and his American courses on Norwegian history and the importance of diversity. Of his many books. Lovoll cites A C enrwjv of Ur- ban Life ( |988). a history of Norwegian immigrants in Chicago. as his favorite, Why. one might ask? “The research and writing required me to move from a generalist in immigration/ethnic studies to become and urban historian of immi- gration." he said. As reflected in the results of the rest of his studies. intel- lectual diversity still seems to form an integral part of keeping his mind and campuses. DeKrey saw that Augsburg students were out of a resource that provided an outlet to be supportive of alternative transportation. She had also taken a class previously titled “Sustainable C ities.“ which brought her to eco-friendly cities around the coun- try. and saw bike shop projects on various The demand was present. and all that was needed was a little take-action and a little support. which is not hard to find these days on Augsburg ‘s campus. The amount of bikers has significantly increased this year. evinced by the ten new bike racks. and a recent addition of a covered rack behind Mortenson. all heavily used. DeKrey and Dykstra support commut- ers. and starting a shop where student‘s bikes can be kept well-tuned is a testament to showing that support. Dykstra said. "When I bike next to the Mississippi. I am all aware of the ways that we negatively affect the environment. and if we all take small steps to reduce our impact such as driving less then it can add up to really large positive changes." Check out the online Echo at: augsburgechomordpresseom Show less