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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 02
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Search Result: Page 2 Minneapolis, Minnesota NEWS Health care’s effect on you JADE LARSON Contributor ABBY FAHNHORST Contributor JASMINE ZAND Contributor What does the Health Care Reform Act mean for you? Since the passing of the new health care reform bill, many students are wondering what it means for them....
Show morePage 2 Minneapolis, Minnesota NEWS Health care’s effect on you JADE LARSON Contributor ABBY FAHNHORST Contributor JASMINE ZAND Contributor What does the Health Care Reform Act mean for you? Since the passing of the new health care reform bill, many students are wondering what it means for them. The purpose of this article is to clear up the common miscon- ceptions surrounding the new health care reform. As college students ourselves, we do not wish to favor one political party over another. but instead to breakdown how the bill will affect us as students. First ofall, it is important to remember that the whole bill will not be effective im- mediately. but rather be introduced in stages. Some main points ofthis bill will take affect in the next six months. For example, insur- ance companies will no longer be able to deny or cancel coverage to the sick, children will now be able to stay under their parents insurance until they are 26, and there will be free preventative care for all people. The government estimates that the entire pack- age will cost $940 billion over the next ten years. There are several additional changes that will take place over the next four years. Coverage will no longer be denied to any- one because of a pre-existing condition. All Americans must carry health insurance or will have to pay a ﬁne—the few exceptions to this include economic hardships and religious beliefs. , Aﬁer these changes take place, the 32 million Americans who were previously uninsured will now be covered; that would mean that 95 percent of Americans would have health insurance. (The remaining 5 percent will account for the undocumented people and those who choose the shun insur- ance.) So what does this mean for me as a college student? - What if I am currently covered under my parent’s health insurance? If this de- scribes you, not much will change for you right now. You can be covered up until your 26th birthday and then at that point you will have to ﬁnd your own coverage. If you do not get insurance on your own at that time, as of 2014 you will have to pay a ﬁne of $695 each year. This ﬁne will not provide insurance. If you get a job that oﬁ‘erS you in- surance before you are 26, you will have the option of either staying under your parents’ insurance or switching to your employer’s healthcare offer. ~ What if neither my parents not I have health insurance? With the new changes, anyone without insurance will be required to get coverage. This means that as long as you are under 26, you will be provided with the insurance that your parents will have to get. - What if I am not covered under my parents insurance? As of 20 l 4, your parent’s insurance will have to cover you, as long as you are less than 26 years old. However, until 2014 insurance companies can techni- cally still deny you and even your family. The good news is that insurance companies claim that they will not drop anyone who currently has insurance just because they still can. - Finally, what if I am an independent? The government will make subsides avail- able to help lessen the cost of health care. Individuals who make between 100-400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level will be eligible for these subsidies. While you will not qualify for Medicare, and cannot be covered by an employer, if ﬁnancially eligible, you will receive premium credits toward health insurance. ° What if I currently pay out-of-pocket for my health care? The bill speciﬁes that paying out-of—pocket will not be permitted. You will be required to have insurance and if you can not show proof of it you will be ﬁned. Illegal immigrants will be denied health insurance with no exceptions. Even though these changes are substan- ‘ril 16 210 effect. Because of this, we need to be more concerned with what happens once we turn 26. Regardless of the current situation, most of us will be on our own when it’s time to obtain health care. Hopefully many of us will rely on our future employer to cover our health care. If you work for a medium or large company, your health care will be provided for you. If you work for a small business (25 employees or less and annual wages of less than 50,000), there will be tax credits for employers to give incentive to provide health care. Sources: “Health Care.” The White House. Jackson, Jill, and John Nolen. “Health Care Reform Bill Summary: A Look At What’s in the Bill.” O’Keefe, Paul. “Key Points Of The Health Care Reform Bill.” Minneapolis musicians show hometown pride at ASAC Spring Music Jam ANGELA BURLA Staﬂ Writer On Saturday, April 17, the Augsburg Student Activities Council will be holding their annual Spring Music Jam. It will be held in Murphy Park and doors open at 5:45 pm. Music begins at 6:15 pm. with the Augsburg Band “Funky Arthur and the Sunshine Kids.” A rock/pop/hip hop group made up of Peter Kutkiewicz on guitar, Brain Sheehan on bass, and Logan Banks on drums, were the winners of the Battle of the Bands that took place at Augsburg on Dec. 11, 2009. Andrew Adams is the MC for the group. The band came together in early 2009 Fall 2009 Staff E I. r _. {a . f Molly Ehling Becki Iverson Wt: Malena 'Ihoson r i r Molly Dunne New Dave Madsen Qpinions/Editorials Edith Roger Huelsnit-L Sports Editor Ed Shehwen Minneapolis, Minnesota E—mail — echo@augsburg.edu Phone —— (612) 350—1 102 ofthe students. subject to rev iston. appmpnate. Augsburg‘College Echo and their inﬂuences include: Aesop Rock, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Motown, Doomtree, The Beatles, and Eyedea and Abilities. Lights Out Dancing will be performing second. This powerpop-pop-rock group is based out of the Minneapolis area and has been together since May 2007. Scott Baker (guitar), Mike Haase (guitar), Kyle Amdt (bass), and Ryan Amdt (drums) were all ex-members of a local touring band when they teamed up with vocalist Danny Luebke. “He just ﬁts right in,” said Baker on the bands MySpace and Facebook pages, “both his musical talent and his personality were exactly what we were looking for.” As SPRING JAM continues on page 5 b 25:91am Sergio Montcrrubio Molly Ehling ' r Becki Iverson m Ted Conover P139152 Editor Kendra Chrisriansen Advertising Manager Sarah Gillund Facul ' Adviser Boyd Koehler 731 let Avenue 5, CB 148 55454 Tips — echotips@gmail.com Fax - (612) 330-1666 The Augsburg Echo is published each Friday — except during vacation periods and holidays » b} the students ofAugsburg College. . Opinions expressed in the [ft-ho are those of the authors and do not necessarily reﬂect those ofthe supporting statl‘. administration. faculty. alumni/ac or the remainder l‘he [ft-Ito does not necessarily promote the products or sen ices it advertises. Adv cmsements can be placed in the Echo b) contacting the advertising manager. Submissions are \\ elcotne and can be sent to echmrjaugsburgedu. .'-\ll submis~ stuns should be betvveen 500-700 vvords and accompanied by the \\ riter‘s name and contact information .—\ll submissions become the property of the Em» and are The Edit! tesen es the right to edit submitted material because of space limita- tions. repetitive subject matter. libelous content or any other reason the editors deem Printed by Print Group Midwest on recycled paper. 4 SPACE from page 1 make it very difficult for human beings to thrive, or even survive. He mentioned some of the research he was doing with crewmen on nuclear submarines. Because they receive little to no sunlight and work eighteen-hour days, they are perpetually in a state of grogginess. To combat this type of light deﬁciency, Rea’s team at the Polytechnic Institute have devised light inducing and light depleting goggles. This kind of technology helps the wearer synchronize their circadian rhythms. Rea’s research may help answer some of the serious questions about adolescent sleep patterns, weight gain, and the unlikelihood of colonizing other planets. Outgoing Stu-Gov president Smith reﬂects on election KOVAN BALDWIN Contributor Once a yearAugsburg College Day students hold elections for student government for the following year. This year was no different. This past Friday, April 9. 2010 was when the elections were held. “The election processes consists of two weeks of campaigning and then an online ballot that last four days.“ said Sam Smith. Smith is currently the Student Govemment Day president. In last year elections he said. "I was pretty ner- vous. There were some good competition and all the teams that were running were ﬁ‘iends of mine.“ Smith also felt that last year he campaigned very eﬁ‘ectively and that he was the right choice for president. "I was very pleased to get elected and very honored to serve as president this year." said Smith. Smith also said that he was satisﬁed with the election process this year. He stated that the voter turnout could be better but noted that it’s very hard to make voting any easier for the student body. Negative campaign ads are not allowed at Augs- burg. “ I don’t believe that negative ads work even in the real political arena,” said Smith. The elections each year mark the end ofa school year but the start ofa new one. Next year Juventino Meza will take over as the president of the day student body senate. A new chapter will begin with this year closing. Next year day students should look out and be aware of the elections because its effects are daily lives as students of the school. Don’t be afraid to get out there and be heard.
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 03
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: Friday, April 16, 2010 - Auggie baseball rides conference roller coaster Mm GALLAGHER WW In a season spanning over two and a half months with 39 games crammed into that short period of time, there are bound to be ups and downs. No one knows that more than the Augsburg baseball team. Flash back to...
Show moreFriday, April 16, 2010 - Auggie baseball rides conference roller coaster Mm GALLAGHER WW In a season spanning over two and a half months with 39 games crammed into that short period of time, there are bound to be ups and downs. No one knows that more than the Augsburg baseball team. Flash back to the Auggies a week and a half ago heading into Macalester with a purpose: get revenge for last year’s sweep and end the Scots’ dominance at their home ﬁeld, which they were 9-1 at heading into the series. The Auggies had to face one of the top pitchers in the country in game one of the doubleheader, Mac’s James Murrey. Not worried, however, was the man opposing him on that day, Auggies junior pitcher Kris Ozga. “Going up against a pitcher like Mur- rey I knew I had to bring my top stuff,” said Ozga after ﬁve innings of three hit, one run pitching. “Thankfully I brought it and my team was able to capitalize on the couple mistakes that Murrey made.” Riding the momentum of Ozga’s great performance, Augsburg’s bats came alive, highlighted by the MIAC’s RBI and hits leader Joe Pierce following up Craig Henry’s home run with one of his own. “It was a turning point in the game for us and it was a great way for us to shift the momentum on our side,” said Pierce. Coming off a sweep, Augsburg’s head coach Keith Bateman knew that the Aug- gies couldn’t let up and needed to bring the intensity and energy they brought to the ﬁrst MIAC series to their next against Bethel, Bateman’s alma mater. “It was a trap series for us having come off two big wins and them getting Minneapolis, Minnesota Page 3 SPORTS swept at St. John’s in their opener,” said Bateman. “They’re games that could’ve gone one of two ways. Thankfully they went ours.” The Auggies came out swinging, put- ting up 12 runs and getting at least one hit from every starting position player, and at least an RBI from all but two starters. For an encore, Mark Heise put the team on his back and got them conference victory number four. With ﬁve innings of brilliant four-hit, one-run pitching, the Auggies then went to Ozga to shut the door, and he did with two innings of scoreless ball. “It was really just one of those good days,” said Heise. “I was fortunate to be able to get ahead in the count, and the defense really picked me up at times. The team just had a great series at Bethel.” With the Auggies playing great base- ball, things were looking good going into a series with Concordia-Moorhead, a team Augsburg has struggled with, losing ﬁve of their last six heading into the series. With conﬁdence ﬂowing over for the Aug- gies, couldn’t turn around their fortunes against the Cobbers, and left their bats at home, only scoring four runs in the ﬁrst game and one in the second, wasting a great pitching performance from senior captain and starting pitcher Alex Glasse- napp. “That’s one you hate to lose,” said Bateman, referring to the second game of the doubleheader. “Glass gives you a great performance and it’s something you hate to waste." The players knew they wasted a golden opportunity as well. and knew taking something from it was a must. BASEBALL continues on page 5 > Men’s hockey I BEN MARX Staﬂ Writer After making the playoffs for the third time in the past four years, the Augsburg hockey team is look— ing to build off this past season’s success to build an even deeper run into the playoffs next year. This past season the Auggies (16-10-1) had the most wins in a single year since 2002 when they went (17-7- 0). Building off this past season’s semi—ﬁnal run, the Auggies have some lofty goals for the next year. Brian Frischman, a junior defenseman, said “making it to the semi-ﬁnals was a great success so if we could improve from there we should have another great season.” These goals will no doubt be backed up some very talented returning players. The Auggies had six players receive MIAC post-season honors, and ﬁve of them will be back on the ice next season. Forward Joel Sauer, junior, earned ﬁrst-team All-MIAC honors. Also, forward Nick Guran, sopho— more, eamed honorable mention All MIAC honors. On the blue line earning All-MIAC honorable mention was David Heines as well as goalie Justin Lochner. Lochner. ﬁrst year, was also named to the All-Rookie team. Mario Mjelleli. junior, was named to the All-MIAC Sportsmanship team. Speaking on the award winners, Nate Pellegrino said “We have a great group oftalented players. and we will miss all ofthe contributions that our seniors made to this team and program over their four years.” Sauer ﬁnished the year with 32 ooking ahead points in 27 games. He recorded 16 goals with 16 assists, and was sec- ond on the team in scoring to Guran who had 33 points in 27 games by tallying 18 goals and 15 assists. Heines had a plus/ minus margin of plus three. and he added 19 points by having 15 assists and four goals. Chris Johnson, senior forward, earned All-MIAC ﬁrst-team honors. as well as Dlll All-American sec- ond team honors. Johnson had 28 points with 11 goals and 17 assists. Johnson is one of three departing seniors. His presence on the ice and leadership in the locker room will no doubt be missed. Coach Chris Johnson will have his work cut out for him in replacing Johnson as a two-time captain. Lochner started 17 games, and had an impressive save percent- age of 92.5 percent. He allowed 2.32 goals per-game. Also getting minutes minding the net was ﬁrst year Nate Pellegrino, who started ﬁve games, and had a 90 percent save percentage. With the scoring and goaltending that the team has coming back, they have some lofty goals. When asked of his ultimate goal, Pellegrino replied, “Win a nati (national championship)!" To achieve these loﬁy goals the team knows that they need to work hard this off—season. Frischman commented on what the team needs to accomplish this offseason. “To get a good start to the ot‘fseason training," he said. "Working on improving weaknesses and coming back next year faster. stronger. and ready to get offto a fast start next season." Women’s track and ﬁeld has high hopes time of 58.56 seconds. Holman commented on the team’s championship performance, “The team did well. Track is interesting because you never know what is going to happen. You can’t control the other teams’ performances so we had some unfortunate things happen in out direction, but we also had a lot of good things too.” Competing in track in ﬁeld for Augs- burg athletes means that your season starts in January and ends in May. And for those who run cross country, their season virtually never seems to end. Jennifer Pulscher, sophomore, ex- plained why she loves this sport, “I love running! It is one ofmy passions. Running is so relaxing and the high you get after going on a long 8 —10 mile run is not like anything anyone has ever felt. You feel like MEN'S lacrosse CIOSES season rated on how the goal of establish- ing an Augsburg lacrosse team was not always a promising one. “In the beginning, our existence was questionable,” he said. “I now feel conﬁdent, upon graduating in May, that l have helped form a sustain- able organization in the Augsburg Men’s Lacrosse Team.” In his third and ﬁnal year here at Augsburg. Gilmartin sees his role as captain and president of the Augsburg lacrosse team as an accomplishment of which he is, perhaps, most proud. As such, he will be looking to continue his lacrosse career at the Univer- Brittany Tuberg. ﬁrst-year, led the Augsburg women’s track and ﬁeld team. Tuberg recorded the highest individual ﬁnish for the Auggies, ﬁnishing second with an outdoor school record vault of3.0 meters (9-10). Recording a second-place ﬁnish for the Auggies was the 400 meter relay team of Holman, Chelsey Rice, junior, Carney and Telphia posting a time of49.76 seconds. Telphia placed third with a personal- best time in the 200 meters. recording a time of 25.36 seconds. Holman had a personal best in the 100 meters with a time of 12.69 seconds. Carney ﬁnished ﬁfth in the triple jump.jumping 9.99 meters (32-95). The team hopes to continue improving and to be a tough competitor. The Auggies compete in their next outdoor meet at the Hamline Invitational April IO. you’re on top ofthe world. It also helps me get away from my crazy college life. ljust love going faster and love the feeling after getting a great time!” Dedication is a necessity for a track and ﬁeld athlete. The team just started their outdoor season, and for most, this is their favorite part of competition. Holman has high hopes for the team and herselfthis outdoor season. “I’m look— ing forward to seeing big improvements in my times for outdoor,” she said. “1 ’ve never really started an outdoor season injury free. The team should continue to improve and hopefully we’ll score even higher at the outdoor championships.” Their ﬁrst meet was the Emory Univer- sity Invitational in Atlanta, Ga. Shanek Tel- phia, Whitney Holman and Ashley Carney, ﬁrst—year, all recorded personal—bests, while LAURA Mora Staﬁ" Writer Augsburg women’s track and ﬁeld ﬁn- ished in tenth place at their indoor season on March 5-6 in Northﬁeld. A week later, the team began their outdoor season. The team had a strong ﬁnish to their indoor season. Whitney Holman, senior, and Shanek Telphia, ﬁrst-year, led the Auggies at the MIAC championships. Holman claimed the title in the SS-meter dash in an NCAA provisional time of 7.28 seconds. Telphia won the ZOO-meter race with a time of 25.25 seconds, breaking several records: facility record, meet record, and school record. Telphia also earned all-conference honors for Augsburg, due to her third place ﬁnish in the 400-meters with a NCAA provisional Also the Model UN Team. Maintaining an image of sheer professionalism, Gilmartin concluded by thanking of all of those who have helped make the Augsburg lacrosse team a success. “1 cannot tell people how impressed I am with the amount ofsupport that l have had over my years here at Augsburg," he said. “Augsburg has provided me with an education that will lead me to graduate school while offering me the chance to lead in many ways. Thank you to all of those who were there for me when 1 most needed Augsburg has no doubt that if he brings the same commitment to hard work and service that he did to Augsburg’s novice team, he will continue and ﬁnish his career in parallel success. Gilmartin spoke of his high- lights over the years. “I feel as if this organization has taught me how to grow—up through taking on a plethora of responsibilities." Gilmartin also spoke of the triumphs of this past year. “We had the most wins that we have ever had last year. If you ask me, that’s what I call progress.” “It is tough to get everyone on the ﬁeld for practices due to class schedules,” he said. “It is also tough because the ﬁeld, here at Augsburg, is such a hot com- modity. We are mostly reduced to midnight practices and 6 am. practices which usually don’t get the best of attendance.” The next Augsburg lacrosse game will be held Saturday, April 17 at 2 pm. at University of Wis- consin — Eau Claire. Gilmartin has played an in- tegral leadership role in his stay here atAugsburg College, both on EDSHEHWEN SportsEdr‘tor Men’s lacrosse, in their third season as a club team, has proved to be a force in the Upper Midwest Lacrosse League (UMLL). Three years ago, a collection of Augsburg students decided that it would be worthwhile to establish their interest in lacrosse here at Augsburg College. Many saw their intentions as dubious. as this small liberal arts college has never spon- sored such a sport before. Now. more than twenty gentlemen play lacrosse while donning an Auggies Along with these triumphs and 011' the ﬁeld. Aside from being it.” uniform sity of Scranton where he will came many hardships, ones that a focused student he focuses on Ryancim semen elabo. be attending graduate school for Gilmartin hopes histeam will look Augsburg Men’s Lacrosse, Augs— Health Administration next fall. to overcome in future seasons. burg Student Recovery Group, and
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 04
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: Page 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota OPINIONS/ EDITORIALS A letter to our readers Dear Cam pus, As many of you may know, the article we published in the joke issue two weeks ago entitled “Jewish kosher ban lifted: Bring on the bacon,“ with the bylines of Ryan Tapio and former Opinions Editor Roger...
Show morePage 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota OPINIONS/ EDITORIALS A letter to our readers Dear Cam pus, As many of you may know, the article we published in the joke issue two weeks ago entitled “Jewish kosher ban lifted: Bring on the bacon,“ with the bylines of Ryan Tapio and former Opinions Editor Roger Huelsnitz. was plagiarized from an article printed in the Onion twelve years ago. The Echo established in our first issue that “our primary goal is to provide a fair and unbiased view of news stories that promote journalistic integrity and are of value to the Augsburg community.” While the annual joke issue offers an opportunity to have fun with current hot-button topics facing the campus, plagiarism is never appropriate in any situation. It not only violates the policies of Augsburg College, but the trust that our readers have in us. On that note, we fully retract the Onion article and apologize to all of our readers for violating their trust in the journalistic process. We have taken action with the students involved and trust that this will not be a problem in future issues. A second concern that has arisen from the joke issue is Ted C onover’s article. “Doz- ens of conservative students detained and forced to wear ‘R' patches." When we ran this article, we knew it might be controversial to some members of the campus. However, we operate in the philosophy of John Milton, whose free marketplace of ideas allows all ideas to be heard no matter how unpopular they may be. Unlike the plagiarized article, Conover’s piece tried to bring a comedic perspec- tive to some of the recent concems over treatment of political minority views on campus. Although he could have chosen to write this piece with soﬁer language, we stand by the point he was trying to make. Neither of these articles, both of which parodied Jewish history, were intended to make light of the horrors experienced by Jews in the Holocaust or to reﬂect poorly on the experience of Jews on campus. We congratulate those who organized Augsburg ’s ﬁrst Passover Seder celebra- tion two weeks ago and hope to see more such activities on campus from all of the student groups. Again, we apologize for violating your faith in our journalistic standards and to anyone who was oﬁ‘ended by either of these articles. We will be taking a much ‘ closer look at our writing in our remain— ing issue and hope to continue to hear your comments and contributions. BECK] IVERSON AND MOLLY EHLING Co-editors, m. Concerns over the joke issue To the Editors: On Thursday, April I, Augsburg College ex- perienced its ﬁrst ever on-campus Passover Seder. While the group itself was interfaith, the gathering was a particularly meaningful event for Jewish participants who had not before had the opportunity to observe Jewish rituals at Augsburg. On Friday, April 2, the April Fool’s issue of the Echo was issued. It included two articles that illustrated, at best, a discon- nect between the staff of the Echo and the experience of Jewish people. It is signiﬁcant that these articles appeared during Passover and shortly before Yom Hashoah, the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust. In addition to being badly timed, these articles were in exceptionally poor taste. I was particularly disturbed by the image of a Star of David (with an “R” in the middle, similar to the “J” worn by Jews during the Holocaust) accompanying the article, “Dozens of conservative students detained and forced to wear ‘R’ patches." This image evokes suffering. People on this campus had family members killed in the Holocaust; others on this campus had family members killed in other times of genocide and “eth— nic cleansing". References to this kind of An open letter of apology Dear faithful Echo readers. For those of you who don‘t know, and this is probably most of you. I made a rather large mistake last week. This was a mistake that couldjeopardize ajoumalist’s reputation forever. and in many situations. be cause for losing yourjob. This mistake I made was plagiarism. yes. plagiarism. It‘s a dirty word that writers dread and fear com- pletely. Unfortunately, due to a mistake on my part. a plagiarized article was submitted into the Echo last week. The article ran under my byline and Ryan Tapio‘s byline. however I take full responsibility. The article came from a friend of Ryan‘s who we had assumed, wrote a really funny piece that I thought was entertaining. Although I had questioned the article‘s validity at ﬁrst. I did not follow through. and submitted it to be printed. Ryan and I did not write the article. Although we did put the article under our byline. the article is not ‘by' us. The article. we found out later. was originally published in The Onion. back ~~ WEEKS in 1998. Now it’s true, many writers get permission to take credit for submissions from other people in various publications. and are able to put it under their byline. even though they didn‘t write it; however. this should not be done, and I am guilty for that as well. Let me be clear that although the article did run under two bylines, 1 am fully responsible. Ryan is a writer. and I am an editor, and it was my job to make sure the article was legitimate. So it’s safe to say that last week. I didn‘t do my job. I made two majorjoumalistic mistakes: taking credit for an article that was not written by me, and submitting a plagiarized article. the latter being the most costly. Not only did I make a huge mistake. but I put the credibility ofthe Echo at risk, which I am very sorry for. The writers and editors of the Echo are very professional and all of their writing. except for my mistake, is original material. My plagiarized article was discovered by a professor on campus, who not only found out the article was plagiarized, but said that the article was ‘anti-Scmitic.’ As I stated before. I take full responsibility for the article being plagiarized. However, it was never meant to be anti—Semitic. The article is meant to be pure satire. It was in ourjoke issue. and was meant to bejust that. a joke. Also. being that it was originally published in The Onion, it was of course, not meant to be taken seriously. I must say that at no time was my in— tention to be prejudice against the Jewish culture. For anyone that knows me, you know I speak the truth. I respect the Jewish culture, I have friends who are Jews, and I have Jewish ancestry in my family. I am not ‘Jewish.’ and I don’t intend to practice Judaism, but I can assure you, at no time in my life have I ever had anti-Semitic views. Bottom line here folks, as your editor, I am very sorry that this happened. I have had a successful journalistic career in my life: I was a broadcaster for radio and television in the military; I’ve done work at other radio stations and had various journalism classes, and written many print articles. Although I’ve had a reasonable amount of experience in this ﬁeld. I am still a very youngjoumal- devastation are not ﬁrnny — ever. I was further disturbed by the article, “Jew- ish kosher ban liﬁed: Bring on the bacon.” which ridicules Orthodox and Hasidic Jews in particular. However, as the piece was originally published in The Onion in 1998, and not, in fact, written by Roger Huelsnitz and Ryan Tapio (who are credited in the Echo as its authors), I will save further com— ment - there are serious issues of plagiarism that must be addressed. Still, this article was likely hurtﬁrl not only to Jews but also to Muslims, and its re-publication has aﬂ‘ected our campus climate. These realities should not be ignored in the discussions that are sure to follow. There are plenty of humorous stories about Judaism that do not come at the expense of Jewish people. I wish that the Echo had published some of them. The fact that not one, but two articles like this appeared in one issue raises larger questions about how welcome Jewish people have felt on campus more generally. Sincerely, Dr. Jessica Nathanson Director, Women 's Resource Center Assistant Professor. Women 3' Studies ist, and the mistake I made in last week‘s issue. is by far the biggest mistake I‘ve made as ajoumalist. Ofcourse. we learn from our mistakes. and I learned as well. I took a chance and got burned. and taking a chance in this business is asking for trouble. Being college students. plagiarism is a ﬁlthy beast that always looms over our heads, and we have to be extremely careful of what we write, and how we write it. I screwed up, and this is my career! Let my mistake be a reminder that plagiarism is thin ice, and you have to tread lightly. You have to give credit where credit is due. So, with that said, I once again apolo— gize for this blunder. I hope that the rest of the school year treats all of you well. and since I’m a senior this year, I’ll be seeing many of you in caps and gowns real soon. Sincerely, Roger Wayne Huelsnitz Jr. SESSIONS 5 STEP OLOSER TU GRADUATION Summer Session 2010 Register online starting April 19 www.augsburg.edu/summer AUGSBURG COLLEGE What Are You Hiding‘F‘rom?I i If you have an opinion on what you see around campus write it on the ECHO echo@augsburg.edu
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 05
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: Friday, April 16, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota m OPINIONs/ EDITORIALS Representation and consciousness: the human within the words ANNIn Gunnanson Contributor This article is written out of a dire need to humaner and consciously address conversations surrounding immigration — spe- ciﬁcally...
Show moreFriday, April 16, 2010 Minneapolis, Minnesota m OPINIONs/ EDITORIALS Representation and consciousness: the human within the words ANNIn Gunnanson Contributor This article is written out of a dire need to humaner and consciously address conversations surrounding immigration — spe- ciﬁcally regarding individuals who are classiﬁed as undocumented immigrants. It is important to state that I have not lived through any ex- periences as an undocumented immigrant, and therefore I cannot claim to own any realities other than the one(s) which I embody. Throughout this article, two concepts will be highlighted, those which fall under the category of power and are inextricably linked with context: privilege and percep- tion. Ultimately, these eﬂ’orts will work to demonstrate the utter im- portance of taking into account and analyzing historical and present contexts while discussing human realities such as undocumented immigration. It should be noted that this article does not call for a hyper- sensitive political correctness that works to overshadow reality-based dialogues which must be had; rather, its purpose is to evoke a universally-recognized humanness that must be at the center of themes which deal with interpersonal rela- tions and govemmentally-assigned statuses of people. From here on, may the person- al be recognized as the political; and may language be understood as a powerful tool that, both di- rectly and indirectly, can “other” individuals and groups of people, ultimately making realities such as immigration be “their” problem and not “mine.” It is the result of this “othering” that negatively hinders interpersonal, conscious human relations and that ﬁnally distorts perceptions of the concept community. What provides someone with the privilege to coin speciﬁc hu- man beings as “aliens” [directly referring to undocumented im- migrants]? Have the majority of those with this naming agency had many lived experiences as an undocumented immigrant? Can one be holistically “illegal”? Without critically analyzing these questions, while at the same time taking into account the bias of one’s personal identity(ies), social location, and experiences, one is in no position to even begin imposing one’s perceptions upon individu- als’ identities and livelihoods. According to the government, the terms “alien” and “illegal” may be oﬁicially used to address the “status” of a person; but I chal- lenge the complicity of this no- tion to regard the wholeness of an individual rather than presumably placing lesser value upon one’s being through the bureaucratic demarcation of one’s livelihood. In this sense, then, envision- ing a person as whole ultimately recognizes the individual’s em- bodiment of real (lived), unique historical backgrounds that both directly and indirectly affect the person’s present being. It is therefore crucial to analyze the ways in which the use of the above language can further marginalize individuals and reinforce power structures, which are largely based upon disparater spread resources and unequal access to representa— tion. Hill Collins, in From Black Feminist Thought [1990], calls for the critique of such words from a perspective that applies a “particularistic and intimate face” to the terms which one places upon another. Following Collins’ guidance, then, one’s humanness has the opportunity to be recognized ~ in- terpersonally, verbally, and maybe even systemically. Moreover, by creating a mu- tuality through words, issues such as undocumented immigrants’ access to education, for example, can stop being a minoritized [as Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick in Eph- remologv ofthe C lose! ( I 990) uses the term] matter that only atlects undocumented immigrants. but rather a universalized concern that centers upon education for the people — those born in and outside of the United States —~ those who all contribute [economically socially. spiritually. morally. etc.] to and will be the future of nations such as the United States. Sources: [I] Bartkowski, F ranccs and K ol- mar, Wendy K. “Feminist Theory: A Reader. " [Third Edition]. 2010. [2] Hujf Joyce L. "Access to the Sky." Airplane Scots and For Bodies as Contested " ' WTF Augsburg? Barsr Coums Columnist your student work position to actually have to pay taxes. Well, I do make that much money, and I’m sure that there are many of my fel- Wlth the explicit permission from the unusually docile Andy Myers (WTF Andy Myers?), the original WTF columnist, I am taking my maiden WTF voyage into familiar lands: Human Resources. While the previous installment of WTF covered the “charming” people skills of the HR employees and the important rule of “Don’t mess with someone’s paycheck,” this comes from a similar angle on your money: Don’t mess with someone’s taxes. Yes, your taxes. 0h, taxes, I have no problem with them in general. Raise the taxes all you want,- I’m moving to Norway, blah blah socialism. I’ll pay my taxes with a huge liberal smile on my face. However, I’d really like to be able to elect to pay them over the course of the year, instead of signing over nearly a whole paycheck to the IRS once a year. What does HR have to do with this splendid once a year celebration on April 15? ‘ Well, they just have to go and mess it up. You see, in comparison to a typical student worker (someone who works maybe ﬁve or ten hours a week and only during the school year) I work two jobs; I work over the summer and I work as many hours as I possibly can. I work jobs with high pay rates. I take paying for college seriously. However, HR doesn‘t expect a student worker to be making that much money. They calculate the taxes that the government takes out of your check off of a tax table that assumes (excuse me, assumes?) that you won’t make enough money at low student workers who do as well. And I absolutely do not appreciate this grand assumption. Does it not make more sense to actually take taxes out of everyone’s paycheck? That way, at the end of the year you either end up at zero or with a nice refund. This is really like having the government save some money for you to go play with after you ﬁnish your taxes. Or, for those student workers who make the HR anticipated amount of money, have the option (Isn’t that a nice word? Option.) to take less out. Instead, going completely against common sense, HR defaults to screwing over those of us who make more money: the loyal, dedicated student employees without who the college would effectively crumble. Solutions? You can “play the fun game” (their words, not mine) of trying to hit even “next time around,” claiming zeros and ones all over the place, or electing to have the government take out more money (say, ﬁve bucks or so) from every paycheck. No, there’s no other way to do this, because they simply can’t anticipate student workers making any real money. I’m sure that I’m the ﬁrst person in the history of the college to work a lot. 80, WTF HR? I’m not only frustrated now with Augsburg as a school (for nu- merous reasons), but now I’m also frustrated with them as an employer. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the people who work at HR are just as chann- ing as they’ve ever been, thanks for all the help. “Better luck next year!” This is literally what they said to me. 4 BASEBALL, from page 3 “I think that the team was a little too relaxed in the earlier innings and we need to learn to go hard and play every game, in— ning, at bat, and pitch like it’s our last,” said freshman second baseman Lou LaChapelle. “We can‘t wait until the last few innings to start scoring." 05 the disappointment of that series, the Auggies needed to rebound, especially considering the powerhouses still ahead of them. Making the most of series against the weaker half of the conference is vital, and the Auggies looked to even the score against C arleton. who beat them out for the last playoﬁ’ spot last season. The Knights were only 2-4 coming in and struggling against average MIAC competition. “They are a team that comes with an approach.“ said junior pitcher Brett C loutier. "It may not be pretty. but they go up there and slap the ball around and have an identity. Their pitchers are the same way. they know what to do with what they have.” With that in mind. the Auggies went to Carleton on a day where winds gusted to 40 miles/hour, and dropped the ﬁrst game of the doubleheader 6-5, leaving the bases loaded in the top of the 7th and ending the game on a Donald Blunt pop—out. But with the season being so up and down. the Auggies were bound to win the second game. They came out against a Knights squad that looked nothing like that of the ﬁrst game, committing error after er- ror and mental mistake aﬁer mental mistake, ﬁnally losing 11—6. “We would’ve liked to get two. but we’ll settle for one," said C loutier. “It hurts dropping that one. but we came back and fought hard.” The Auggies continue their quest for the playoffs and beyond on Saturday at St. Mary’s in Winona at 1 pm. 4 SPRING JAM, Hasse puts it: “We are ﬁve best friends who love what we do and always do our best at it. It’s like we always say, ‘We take having fun way to seriously.”’ Next, former Augsburg student Josh Holmgren will be performing with his band More Than Lights. Holmgren, who played saxophone for the Augsburg College concert band, plays saxophone, keyboard, and does vocals for the group. Other members include rappers Unicus Harry and Zachariah Combs, vocalist Natalie F ine, electric guitarist and vocalist Matiu Unga, and percussionist and har- monica player Cory Hess. This indie/hip hop group has been together since 2007 and appeared on The C urrent’s local show in 2008. The headlining band for the evening is The Academy is.... This alternative rock group is the only band that is not based out of the Minneapolis area. They come from Illinois and are under the same record label as the popular bands Cobra from page 2 Starship, Fall Out Boy, Gym Class He- roes, Panic! At the Disco, and Paramore. Members include: William Beckett on lead vocals; Michael Guy Chislett on lead guitar, backing vocals, and piano; Mike Carden on rhythm guitar and backing vo- cals; Adam T. “Sisky Business” Siska on bass; and Andrew “The Butcher" Mrotek on drums, percussion, and backing vocals. The band has been active since 2003. They’ve recorded three full-length albums. have had numerous hit singles. and participated in the Warped Tour in 2005, 2006, and 2008. Free t-shirts will be provided to the ﬁrst 300 people and soda will be provided. Student members ot‘ASAC have put a great deal of work into this event and it promises to be a lot of fun.
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 06
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Search Result: Page 6 VARIETY Minneapolis, Minnesota , A ril 16, 2010 Kneehigh Theatre comes from England to share Brief Encounters MOLLY BUDKE Columnist There's so much and so little to say about the kind of show that must be seen. I was going to try something different in this review. I was going to do...
Show morePage 6 VARIETY Minneapolis, Minnesota , A ril 16, 2010 Kneehigh Theatre comes from England to share Brief Encounters MOLLY BUDKE Columnist There's so much and so little to say about the kind of show that must be seen. I was going to try something different in this review. I was going to do everything my words could to convince you to see a show that changed my life. But now that show has closed and I’m going to have to tell you what you missed out on. If you don’t want to hear what you missed out on, stop reading now. i am not going to attempt a passive voice and give the pros and cons of a show that had both. I’m going to tell you how I fell in love with Kneehigh Theatre and how you must absolutely watch for their return to America. Because you just might fall in love with them someday too. Whether you wanted entertainment, comedy, tragedy, deep mythic meanings, realism or stylistic characters (or even if you’d rather see a movie than a Guthrie show) this production was absolutely made for you. Brief Encounters was ﬁlled with songs, jokes, trains, life shattering questions and no compromises. An intimate cast of nine told a story simple in plot and complex in implications. They sang, they danced, they shook the ground of an oﬁen too-still Guthrie stage. Not enough for you? They also stepped into ﬁlm. Brief Encounters was, you see, based on a ﬁlm that is based on a one-act play called Still Life (both written by Noél Coward) and this performance gave clear homage to its roots without letting them take over the story. Brief Encounters was so much, like the relationships portrayed within it. It was a simple, perfect man'iage between ﬁlm and theatre like the simple perfect marriages of the main characters; it was as beautiﬁil, stun- ning and heartbreaking as the unsatisﬁed and forbidden love between them; it was as silly, playful and baggage-laden as the characters around them, and as epic as the trains that rolled loudly across the stage and through their lives. But Brief Encounters was also some- thing small, something brief and ﬂeeting, a short story about one very tiny speck that changed a number of people (though so much of their lives stayed the same). Brief Encounters was relevant and powerful in a time when it is still too easy to under- stand the plight of a closeted homosexual playwright trying to express his story in 1935. Brief Encounters, to be frank, was something magical. I found nothing in this production to complain about, other than the ticket price, perhaps. At $29-65, the Guthrie’s prices are steep. While the night’s bill included pre and post show music, those prices are still high enough to limit so much of the public from seeing a heart stopping show. Especially when the only other way to see this phenomenal group is going to cost you quite a bit more in plane fare. Watch for Kneehigh’s return. Watch closely, unless you never want to fall in love. Upcoming Augsburg advocacy concert 0 Featuring Heiruspecs, Red Daughters, Modern Monsters and Erik Miller NATHAN BARRETT Contributor Nearing the end of the year there are so many things for students to do. including ﬁnals. papers and about six different events going on every day for next two weeks. I am writing to stress a very important event coming next Friday. April 23. Next Friday t\\o student groups: Coalition for Student Activism and Campus Ministry are present- ing the Augsburg Ad\ ocacy Concert. This past semester. Coalition for Stu- dent Activism as been working on having a more “Fair” Campus. ﬁrst by getting Peace Coffee all 0\ er the campus. Coalition for Student Activism has gathered over 500 signatures in support of bringing Peace Coffee on campus. Campus Ministry has been working with an organization called ‘Minnesota without Poverty” which works through advocacy and legislation to meet its goal of ending poverty by 2020. Campus Ministry and Coalition for Student Activism decided to come together for both of their end of year events to cre- Yhe House of Tomorrow ate a big of an impact as possible. At the advocacy concert there will be ﬁfteen to twenty organizations present which will be handing out information as well as selling any food, clothing, jewelry, giﬁs, coffee that their organization produces. A small sample of organization that will be coming are: Seward C o-op, Peace Coffee, Resource Center for the Americas. Minnesota without Poverty. Global Mamas. Export Peru and 10.000 Villages. While the advocacy is the most im- portant aspect of the Advocacy Concert. music is a very close second. The night will be full of music featuring music from Erik Miller, Modem Monsters. Red Daughters and Heiruspecs. Erik Miller is a local folk artist. who makes really excellent music with just his guitar. Modern Monsters is Augsburg sopho- more Max Bray‘s band, who were formerly known as the Disposable Ponchos and play some serious rock and roll. Red Daughters is a local alternative rock group that is made up of six different guys from around the twin cities, and is coming out with a new album in the coming months. The headliner for the Advocacy Con- cert is l-leiruspecs, a St. Paul hip-hop group which as been active for more than twelve years. Not only will there be some serious, serious rocking music, but it is all for a fantastic cause. Also, it is on the last day of classes! If you 're interested, check out their music on MvSpace: Modern Monsters: http://myspace. com/modern. mosnters Red Daughters: http://www. myspace. com/reddaugh ters Heiruspecs: http://www. myspace. com/heiruspecs ANDREA SANOW Staff Writer Please excuse me while I wipe the respectful drool from my mouth. Also, while you‘re excus- ing me, get a copy of The House of Tomorrow by Peter Bognanni from Amy Einhom Books. First of all. Bognanni is (sort of) a local author. Currently. he is a visiting writing teacher ot‘creative writing at Macalaster College. Previ- ous to Mac. Bognanni attended the Iowa writing workshop—and that time must have done him well. His debut novel is set outside of a small town in Iowa where 14 year old Sebastian and his grandmother live in a geodesic dome. To get down to the root of why I love this book. i have to ﬁrst explain something: as a writer myself. I struggle with the ironic voice that is essential to a novel. As I read Bognanni‘s book. l was stunned by the way in which it so expertly crafted a coming of age narrator. My dear Sebas- tian. raised and taught by a grandmother obsessed with the futuristic philosophical teachings of R. Buckminster Fuller. has the academically ma— tured. yet socially awkward voice. of the 14 year old inside of me (and I‘m assuming most people who lived through junior high felt awkward or unsure). i hate to give things away. but Sebastian is forced out of his domed life when his grandmother has a stroke; lucky for us Sebastian meets Jared. a bean-transplant recipient. Jared‘s mother and Jared‘s sister, Meredith. Sebastian’s interactions with these distinctly poignant (more on these players later) characters illuminate the suffering and joy that happens when we are forced to move out of our protected lives and into intimate and new relationships with other humans. This cast of outsiders who struggle with health problems. body image, divorce and religion are all well-rounded characters that l have met throughout my life. and who I know in myself. Meredith‘s insecurity as a teen is still something that resonates within me today as a twenty- something. And, Sebastian’s unsolicited affections toward her are something, I’m almost certain. we can all relate to. At the close of this novel, when Sebastian has to make a choice between his grandmother’s dreams (remember, she raised him when his par- ent’s couldn’t) and his own (did I mention he has never had a friend before and has only lived with his grandmother?) I was forced into a messy, ugly decision that ended in a triumph true to the human spirit that Sebastian employs. It feels as though we have grown with him at the most exciting and interesting time in his life, so far. As you can guess, I really think you should read this novel...l ﬁgured I‘d save the best part for last: there‘s a punk band called The Rash that includes Jared, the antagonistic best friend of Sebastian and. of course. our hero himself: Sebastian, on bass. Join the ECHO staff next year Open Position: Web Editor Description: The Echo is looking. for an editor that can help with the online publication of the Echo. Contact: echo@augsburg.edu
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 07
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Search Result: Friday, April 16, 2010 MALENA 'IttosoN Aé-E Editor Imagine this: it’s Sunday night. You have a lot of work to do. But yet your friends are going to First Ave to see Major Lazer and, man, those Eric Wareheim directed music videos on YouTube were pretty sweet and you have watched them, like, a...
Show moreFriday, April 16, 2010 MALENA 'IttosoN Aé-E Editor Imagine this: it’s Sunday night. You have a lot of work to do. But yet your friends are going to First Ave to see Major Lazer and, man, those Eric Wareheim directed music videos on YouTube were pretty sweet and you have watched them, like, a million times each. What to do, what to do. .. Obviously I went. However, I guess when I lis- tened to the track “Pon De Floor" on YouTube and saw that I was the 1,771 ,452nd person to do so, it didn’t quite sink in that perhaps a handful of those people might live in the metro area of Minneapolis. The crushing solitude of sitting in cyberspace for hours on end had me under the impression that only a smattering of other digital geeks and myself would take the time out of our busy lives to see what was certainly just a YouTube viral video sensation. What I failed to take into ac- count that night, though, is that outside of their YouTube success, DJ/producers Diplo and Switch, the duo behind the gigantic cartoon Jamaican zombie-slayer dubbed “Major Lazer,” have been widely successful in their solo careers, as well as in their respective collaborations with the hugely popular artist M.I.A. (and, in Diplo’s case, a rather intimate “collaboration,” if you catch my driﬁ). Most importantly, I simply failed to take into account the fact that Diplo/Switch’s collaborative album, Guns Don '1 Kill People... Lazers Do, released in 2009, was extremely well-received by crit- ics across the board, and probably has gained a little more than just “e-fame.” So when I showed up at First Avenue on Sunday night, think- ing of the mountain of homework back home on my messy desk and reluctantly dragging my sneakers through downtown Minneapolis. I was legitimately astonished to ﬁnd the venue packed from wall- to—wall with glitter, glow-stick, sunglasses, and sequin clad Min- nesotans. already moving any and all parts of their bodies they could to the deafening and rhythmic sounds of DJ Rusko. the opening act. Rusko kept energy high and bodies moving throughout his act, blasting out electronic beats that were, while not mind-blowingly original, perfect for swaying, jumping. dancing. and getting elbowed in the face by com- plete strangers. According to his MySpace, Rusko is a “dubstep” artist, a term that I stared at for a moment, expecting a definition to magically materialize, then looked up on Wikipedia. Essentially, what I gather is that dubstep is electronic music that uses 2-step rhythm. Perfect for those of us (coughme— cough) who are content to step back and forth and nod our heads to the music. Get out ofhere Billy Ray, your “Achey Breaky Heart” is way too complicated. Bring on the dubstep. By the time the surprisingly short intermission came around (or maybe it just seemed short because I was occupied by being swept around in a sea of concert-goers who were swaying and pushing their way forward, pulling me along in their rip-tide, toward the stage) I was already drenched in two-step sweat and ready for a nap. However, I still had some Major Lazering to do. By the time Major Lazer hit the stage the crowd was nothing short of possessed. Cheers and general frenzy broke out when Diplo stepped up to his turntables, which were encapsulated in a pyra- mid of multicolored lasers (Switch was either behind—the-scenes or absent altogether for the Min— neapolis concert), but the real hullabaloo broke out when the Minneapolis, Minnesota DJs' combo hype—people/dancers came out on stage (a man and a woman who paced back and forth on the stage yelling things into the microphone, spraying champagne into the crowd, dancing, and gen- erallyjust performing entertaining or lewd antics, depending on your sensibilities). I assume the com- motion was mostly for the man whose name, for all my intemet searching, I still do not know. He has been in both the Eric Ware- heim music videos, however, and his prominence as a ﬁgurehead for the group, coupled with prowess at the shockingly explicit Jamaican dance style “daggering” (dem- onstrated largely in the “Pon De Floor” music video), has earned him, arguably, as much fame as the DJ 5 themselves. Diplo spun his beats while the entertainment duo tossed us huge foam lazer-gun hands (so we could pretend to be just like Major Lazer himself, the cartoon mascot of the group who lost his arm in a zombie war and replaced it with a laser cannon) and danced around the stage doing things my Page 7 VARIETY mother would be ashamed of me for repeating here. All the while we the audience danced, jumped. screamed, cheered and narrowly escaped death by trampling while trying to rescue our friends‘ purses from under the feet of the six— foot-ﬁve giant stomping gleefully ahead of us. Or maybe that last part wasjust me. Despite my numerous, and perhaps prudish misgivings about some of the conduct of both the dancers and the attendees of the concert, I had an amazing experi- ence with Major Lazer and his troops. The energy level and pure ecstasy of the crowd was infec- tious, and even in the moments I thought my claustrophobic, “please-stop-touching-me,” “I‘m- not-cool-enough-for—this” unease were about to ruin the whole night for me, I found myselfpulled back into the enthusiastic communal spirit of the crowd. I emerged from the venue exhausted, drenched in sweat that was probably only half mine, missing my chapstick (sad face), but without a single regret. MOLLY BUDKE Columnist Macbeth. as Shakespeare wrote him. isn‘t a typical tragic hero. As the program ofthe Gurthrie‘s production notes. what sets him apart is that his fall comes not from a fatal ﬂaw but from an attempt to make his ﬂaw right (n hereas ifhe embraced the truth of his \iolence he would succeed in his original plans). The problem is. without proper time and care. Macbeth‘s struggle to right his \\rongs makes him look flat. \\ eak and a bit lacking in sanit) L nfortunatel). .loe Do“ ling's choice to cut much ofthe script .ind keep the IILIIT‘JIHL‘ fast paced for the Guthrie‘s mone going audience left time and care b_\ the \\.i)side \lacbeth tpla) ed b) I’rik Hegeri \\;t.\ e\eeuted in .i manner that made him seem thins} and rather 4s though he didn‘t quite ha\e his \\ its abour him. Countering Heger in both relationship and sympathetic nature. Lad) Macbeth vi as p13) ed \\ ith strength and precise la) ering b) Michelle O’Neill. Though there were strong performances from the supporting cast. most characters were lost by the end ofthe show. in the pacing of the story. The Macduﬁ‘s. played by Robert O. Berdahl and Sun Mee Chomet. gave bold enough performances to be remembered at the end of a forgettable show Though the Guthrie brings real talent to their stages. the productions shown on the \Vurtele Thrust Stage continue to cater to an audience the) seem to assume does not V1 ant to see theatrical performances Though the mo shous should be \er) ditierent. .l/uc» hath mimicked the Guthrie‘s fall production of fin liri/nu'truu‘t' of Being Eur/ten in it‘s ﬁat. controlled. remo\ ed pertormunce. The audience. \xhich pla} ed no role in either. “as not needed for anyhmg more than their mone) e mone} the Guthrie seems to think the} will earn through the same techniques used b) HL)ll_\\\UUdll1ghI laughs in The Impurrumt of Being Earneu and big \10l6nC61n.l/u(‘bt’llll. Personally] feel bad commercial ﬁlm techniques aren't worth a $9 ticket at the mm ie theatre. or a $65 one at the Guthrie. A-List MALENA THOSON Aé-E Editor Music Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Cedar Cultural Center Friday. April 16. 8PM 612.338.2674 Tickets: $18 advance $20 day of show 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis thccedarorg Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Dakota Jazz Club Sunday, April 18, 7PM 612.332.1010 $5 Cover 1010 Nicollet Mall. Minne— apolis dakotacookscom Theater The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Mixed Blood Theatre April 9 — May 2, 2010 Thurs-Sat. — 7:30PM Sunday 3:00PM 612.338.6131 Tickets - $15-$25 with student ID 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis mixedblood.com The Awakening Presented by: Savage Umbrella and 3AM Productions Gremlin Theatre Friday-Sunday, April 15—17, 7:30PM 612.339.0207 3amproductions.tickets@ gmailcom Tickets - $12-18 (sliding scale) 2400 University Ave, St. Paul Benjamin Rosenbaum, Erik Heger and Peter Christian Hansen Photo by Michal Daniel
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 16, 2010, Page 08
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Search Result: Page 8 Minneapolis, Minnesota THE BACK PAGE Restaurant review: Fusion MOLLY DUNNE Features Editor Located on the always-buzzing comer of Hennepin and Lagoon, in the heart of Uptown. a new restaurant has taken over. In the former Zeno space. where the owners ofthe hip coffee and dessert place...
Show morePage 8 Minneapolis, Minnesota THE BACK PAGE Restaurant review: Fusion MOLLY DUNNE Features Editor Located on the always-buzzing comer of Hennepin and Lagoon, in the heart of Uptown. a new restaurant has taken over. In the former Zeno space. where the owners ofthe hip coffee and dessert place quickly bankrupted themselves, now sits Fusion. From the outside, Fusion is not es- pecially alluring. The facade is somewhat bland. and compared to the thumping music and high—pitched laughter emanating from its neighbor. Drink, Fusion seems a bit dull. However. upon entering the restaurant. it becomes obvious that this place is no hole- in-the-wall bar. The eclectic design takes the diner from a Paris bistro to a Tokyo sushi- bar with one swift turn of the head. From rich. tapestry—covered walls in the sushi room. to shelves covered with dusty wine bottles in the dining rooms. and a lounge with chicly minimalist furniture, Fusion‘s name really says it all. Adding more to its hip appeal. there is always a great. often cult-Classic. movie silently playing on a gilded-framed projec- tion behind the bar. In two visits I’ve seen Breakfast at Iiﬂany Is and Easy Rider. Awe- some. A DJ also spins hip, club music every night. But the atmosphere is not the only alluring factor for Fusion. The food and drinks are also surprisingly good. Entering a place whose menu includes BBQ quesadil- las. Turkish ﬁg ﬂatbread, and a full sushi- bar. I was prepped for mediocrity. Lets face it. trying to do much is usually unsuccessful. But. I am happy to say, that I was pleasantly surprised by all of the food I tasted at Fusion. The avocado quesadilla was tasty, in the bar-food category, my friend’s baked penne was pretty delicious. if not a bit on the bland side, and the sushi was, actually, really good. The veggie maki roll. atjust $4.75 (III), is among the best I have tasted. Rather than the usual carrot, avocado, cucumber roll most vegetarians are forced to endure. this one comes complete with delicious marinated tofu. and daikon sprouts—deﬁnitely at the top of my list. The best part about Fusion, however. restaurant - is not the food or the décor. With food and drink specials offered every night, this place rivals even the best happy hours in town. From 4pm-6pm every night of the week, and again after 10pm, Fusion offers half-priced drinks ($4 martinisl), beer. and sushi! That makes that scrumptious veggie roll less than $3. Plus, for the wine-drinkers ZENO CAFE IS NOW lusio bor - lounge of the world, Fusion offers $10 bottomless glasses of house wine, and $20 bottomless glasses of premium wine. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, Fusion also offers a variety of other drink specials throughout the week, including $2 PBR tallboys every Monday. all night. I sense a new hipster hotspot on the rise. Auggie at a Glance: Alex Buffalohead BRIANNA OLSON-CARR _\ Contributor Alexandra Elizabeth-Kay Buffalohead. better known as Alex. is a freshman at Augsburg. She revealed that once her nick- name was “AB”. standing for her initials but also “air ball“. Alex is a basketball player at Augsburg and has been playing since middle school. She attended Breck. a private school in Golden Valley. from ﬁrst grade until her senior year in high school. She is from Plymouth. Minn., and ended up picking Augsburg because it Spring Has Sprung was ﬁnancially convenient: her father. Professor En'c Buffalohead. works here. Alex resides on the ﬁrst ﬂoor in Umess. She is very outgoing and is always laughing and smil- ing. She often asks people ifthey want to shoot hoops with her. Alex likes being part of the basketball team at Augsburg because she feels like she has a family on cam~ pus. She also thinks it improves her focus and drive. Not only is Alex athletic. but she is musically inclined as well. She is a pianist/ organist in her family band. Blue Dog. They play in small venues all PZPZDCIXSOTSNEEEKMRV JGSTRLETMAFRKXAMQWRJ TKKHEAARRLMXERHNBFXS HGFUDZKGOOLJREAAKKIH EHFIGEEWTKTFFVSPIDXX HKXZRTEESEVEUEGYKVZB KXNIARNIRFXDBFOLZSFO ECDESEUCEBRABIDFMMQU CWSISTPEDLLNENTOFJHW UBGEONFNNLOOCAOWNJIV GRWUTIIEUSPMSLHRQZBR XTIFEWIWHKEEBSIRFRQS HGPLCTHKTDVLUJOMCRHO KIDBJASLTAINOTEMCJGF QZVNDUYWECNWYSRLSNIR GCROJAJLGYVXAANPTHSG KEWOMGCWTZMIWWRGXLLB ZXJQSWJMYDWDRIBCVUFH NCPMBJDCYYDENUJGROIU BTXUCXAXWMAGFGPVILRA BARBECUES LEAVES BASEBALL LEMONADE BLOOMS PARKS BLOSSOMS RAIN BREEZE SPRING COOL SUNNY FEVER TARGET FIELD THUNDERSTORMS FINALS TREES FLOWERS TWINS FRISBEF WARM GRASS WIND HOT WINTER HOTDOGS over the Twin Cities. Alex loves to draw. too. mostly with charcoal. but also oil paints and watercol- ors. She is considering a major in either studio art or environmental Studies. “The environment is everyone’s problem and needs to be dealt with," she said. She is currently writing grants in her environmental studies class and is fond ofit. Alex tutors Native American students at South High twice a week. Her favorite place to go in Minneapolis is the Walker Art Center to see the new exhibits. and also the Sculpture Garden to see the Spoonbrr‘dge and C herrjv. Alex loves to go to Dragon City, a Chinese restaurant on Lake Street. “But I get the chicken wings. I don’t actually like Chinese food.“ She also likes the Pizza Luce in downtown. An American girl at heart, Alex loves a good cheese— burger. But she is also a self- proclaimed ‘cheese connoisseur’. “I want to go to Europe, to Italy. France. Spain and Germany and compare the cheeses." I dropped a couple names of Spanish cheeses I’ve tried recently and almost got her on a cheese rant. The girl knows her stuff. Now that it's spring. you can ﬁnd Alex wandering around the Mississippi River, or in Murphy Park,just chillin’. However,Alex also said, “But, I really love TV.” She listed off many shows she watched. Not just the standard, T hat 70 LC Show, Jersey Shore and The Oﬁ‘ice. but also all kinds of daytime television shows and Skins. a British show. “I like learning the British slang," she said. Alex was also pretty mad when Ugly Betty got her braces off before she did. Alex says if her future doesn’t work out the way she plans aﬁer college. she plans to marry a “sugar daddy" and become a fa- mous painter. ,—__ ‘si ‘ﬁiﬁ . _‘ea l SBLDEFGHI LMNonQnsruuw,xvz l r n l ______ __ ___ L___ ___ u___~_ l c M L 6 Q Q B H T M F M r. R Q T B n E c Q 9 H 5 £_______ __2 ____ __ ~~~~ _ﬂ ‘ K B H E L, R E r A H B Q M z M F F M o R .L Tnterested if ‘i In _ _ writing a feature? Features editor. dunne@au o sbur .edu
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Search Result: EECHO Friday, April 17, 2015 Volume CXXI, Issue 20 Minneapolis, Minnesota The Augsburg College Student Newspaper Hernandez and Romero to be ADSG president and vice president Del M. Logeais, Features Editor Last week, Augsburg students were given the opportunity to vote in the Augsburg Day Student...
Show moreEECHO Friday, April 17, 2015 Volume CXXI, Issue 20 Minneapolis, Minnesota The Augsburg College Student Newspaper Hernandez and Romero to be ADSG president and vice president Del M. Logeais, Features Editor Last week, Augsburg students were given the opportunity to vote in the Augsburg Day Student Government (ADSG) Spring Election for 2015-2016 via email, in order to elect individuals to various ADSG ofﬁce positions for the upcoming academic year. The duo of Duina Hernandez and Reies Romero won the race for the presidential and vice presidential positions respectively. Running against Hernandez and Romero was Julian Kritz and Nick Stewart-Bloch. Kritz, a Sabo scholar and previous Student Government Resolutions Chair, placed emphasis throughout his campaign on the importance of “cross-cultural dialogue,” promising to work to ensure that all student voices were heard under his leadership. Regarding diversity, Kritz said, on his campaign page before the election, “Augsburg is beautifully diverse, but unfortunately we don't take advantage of our cultural variety as much as we could. Athletes mostly hang with athletes; step-up students hang with step-up students, for example. Julian and Nick plan to create spaces for more cross- cultural engagement, so Auggies can learn from one another.” The newly-elected Hernandez said, “I was aware of our opponents being two cis-white men, and in all honestly, this concerned me. This is because people of color and other minority groups are not seen in position of power. It also made me realize that there has not been a female-identiﬁed ADSG President in the last four years, let alone a queer woman of color such as myself. I am conﬁdent that Reies and I will bring a good balance of diversity due to our various intersecting ...identities.” Hernandez was, however, quick to point out the diversity present within ADSG in recent years, saying, “The make-up of ADSG in the last two years has been quite diverse in my opinion. The past Presidents and VPs have done a good job in selecting a diverse executive board. In terms of the senate, the student body has done a great job in electing people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA community. However, there is always room for growth and improvement, which is what Reies and I will strive for.” Hernandez had been involved with ADSG since her ﬁrst semester at Augsburg, serving as class president her ﬁrst year and as a Student Advocate on the executive board the following year. She plans to focus on “building more of a relationship between the student body and faculty/staff at Augsburg, increasing trainings and awareness around issues of oppression, and continuing with the work Vincent and Banna have done this past academic year,” during her presidency. “I decided to run for President because I wanted to take a leadership position that would allow me to make institutional change and progression. I wanted to be a part of the movement to further enhance student’s experiences at Augsburg, because I am passionate about the advancement of my peers,” Hernandez said. “Thank you to all those who voted for us, we really appreciate it. My Vice President and I are looking forward to serving the student body, and anticipate a successful year. Please don’t be hesitant to say hi, shake my hand, wave or smile. I don’t bite!” she later said. Students interested in getting involved with ADSG, or learning more about the organization, should visit the “ADSG Augsburg” Facebook page. Auggies lead 2014-2015 Blair Stewig, Stall: Writer The Augsburg College Leadership Awards were held Last Thursday, April 9, in the Hoversten Chapel. This event honored many students, student organizations and student organization advisors who were nominated by students, staff and faculty. There were six student organization awards given. Criteria for these awards was that the student organization must be currently registered and in good standing with Campus Activities and Orientation during the 2014- 2015 academic year. Note that all award descriptions come from Augsburg’s Augnet page. First was the Community Outreach Award, which “recognizes an organization that has engaged in the community during the academic year through mentorship, community service, and/or highlighting issues facing the broader community at large.” The winner of this award was the Pan-African Student Union. Next was the Programming Award. “This award recognizes an organization that has put on an outstanding, innovative events or programs during the academic year, and who is open to the entire Augsburg community.” The winner of this award was the Augsburg student radio station, KAUG. The Social Justice Award “recognizes an organization that has shown deliberate leadership around fostering a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment at Augsburg.” The winner of this award was Students for Racial Justice. The New Student Organization of the Year award “recognizes an organization that has been in existence for 2 years or less, and has shown growth in its membership, successful programming, and a deliberate outreach to the entire Augsburg community.” This year’s award went to Save the Kids. The Student Advisor of the year award “recognizes a staff or faculty advisor of a student organization who has encouraged meaningful growth of their student organization.” This award went to the Dulce Monterrubio. The last Student Organization Award was the Student Organization of the Year Award was the Augsburg Asian Student Association. This banquet not only recognized student organizations but student leaders as well. The community service award “recognizes a student that has demonstrated a commitment to living out Augsburg’s statement of vocation, ‘we believe we are called to serve our neighbor,’ by the means of active volunteerism.” The winner of this award was Pahoua Xiong. The next award was the Peer Education Award in which the recipient is one who has provided educational and/or mentorship opportunities for their peers at Augsburg. The recipient of this award was Reies Romero. The Social Justice Award was given to Dua Saleh, who “has shown deliberate leadership around fostering a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment at Augsburg.” The Outstanding Class Leaders of the Year are awarded to members of each class “who have shown leadership at Augsburg in their academics, involvement in co-curricular activities, and commitment to service and outreach in the community.” The first-year winners were Riid Lalime and Mai Xee Vang. Sophomore recipients were Nancy Lor and Cheemoua Vang. Junior winners were Sagal Ali and Julian Kritz, and the senior winners were Leonie Mann, Tina Monje, Jens Pinther and Brad St. Aubin. The Emerging Leader of the Year “award recognizes a student who completed the Emerging Leader Program (ELP) during fall of 2014. This student has gone above and beyond to demonstrate active involvement in student activities, student governance and/or student life at Augsburg during the academic year.” The student who received this award was Marisa Mosqueda, who is an ELP graduate, a certified ally trainer, an orientation leader for the fall of 2015, and is the manager of communications for the Queer Pride Alliance. After winning the award, Mosqueda said, “I was honestly so stunned at hearing my name when called when I received the award, I was actually so honored that I teared up a little. I had never won any big award like this.” The Dean of Students Award winners were John Boyd, Grant Griffin and Alisha Olson. “These students exemplify outstanding leadership through deliberate and meaningful engagement with students across different identities, issues, and experiences.” The Student Leader of the Year Award went to both Amber Kalina and Cuong Nguyen, both of which have “gone above and beyond their role by espousing the values and vocation of Augsburg by engaging themselves and the entire campus community around active citizenship, global perspective, living faith, and meaningful work.” The final award was The Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award, which was given to Banna Kidane. He is “an Augsburg senior who reﬂects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life, which distinguished the professional life of Linda Schrempp.”
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Search Result: N EWS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 2 Augsburg still lacks diverse Faculty Aisha Mohamed, Staff Writer Augsburg and Augsburg’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee will be hosting its 7th annual “Creating an Inclusive Campus” conference May 7. It is a half-day event that has workshops and panel...
Show moreN EWS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 2 Augsburg still lacks diverse Faculty Aisha Mohamed, Staff Writer Augsburg and Augsburg’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee will be hosting its 7th annual “Creating an Inclusive Campus” conference May 7. It is a half-day event that has workshops and panel discussions geared toward addressing Augsburg’s commitment to intentional diversity. This conference is the result of the increasing diversity of the student body. Augsburg’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee recently received input from the 2014 fall Campus Climate Survey and the spring focus groups, which, according to the executive summary, "helps assess the current state of inclusion and identify areas where signiﬁcant challenges exist. . ..” There were 761 responses to the survey, and about 30 percent of the participants were students of color. One of the key ﬁndings of the survey was that many respondents indicated that the college needed to hire more faculty and staff of color. One respondent said, “Hire faculty that reﬂects the student body. We talk about diversity, but it is not reﬂected in faculty or much of staff.” “I think there is an issue with the faculty and staff being predominantly white at Augsburg, I think they should take more of an initiative to hire more people of color as professors and star in programs such as TRIO,” said another respondent. “The McNair Scholars program is designed to help students of color obtain PhDs and yet the faculty in charge aren’t of color. I think it is vital to have faculty and staff that are of diverse backgrounds because students need examples to look up to on campus.” According to the executive summary of the assessments, “68% of students of color rated ‘hiring faculty of color’ as ‘somewhat important,’ ‘important’ and ‘very important’; only 37% of white students felt the same way.” Overall, 50.8% of the participants rated “hiring more faculty of color” as important. At a faculty meeting this past December, President Paul Pribbenow pointed out that there has been an increase of only 3% in faculty of color in the past decade. According to Augsburg’s AAUP chair, Elise Marubbio, “We have a lot of work to do to increase the diversity of faculty. We’re doing a good job bringing in faculty from the LGBTQIA community and from diverse faith backgrounds, but we’re still struggling to hire faculty from diverse ethnic backgrounds.” The benefits of hiring faculty of color, according to Daryl Smith, author of “The Challenge of Diversity,” is, “providing support to students from diverse backgrounds; serving as symbols of the interest the institution has in people of color; creating a comfortable environment for students of color; broadening the range of what is taught and how; developing opportunities for collaboration and sharing of new ideas and pedagogies; and ensuring that faculty play more than a token or symbolic role in institutional change.” Many students of color tend to cite the same beneﬁts mentioned in Smith’s book. Augsburg student Tymple Spencer said, “Hiring faculty of color improves things for students of color in terms of being comfortable with the teacher and utilizing ofﬁce hours." Rosario Ayala-Torres, another Augsburg student, said, “Seeing faculty of color gives you a boost of conﬁdence, that you can do it. It breaks the stereotype that it’s unusual to see minorities in these professional jobs.” Lavender Celebration Andrew Jewell, Staff Writer Augsburg College recognized several groups of students and individuals this Tuesday, April 14, at the Lavender Celebration in the East Commons. The ceremony began with an introduction by director of LGBTQIA Student Services Mike Grewe, welcoming guests and reminding everyone of the point of the event—to recognize youth who “are promoting a more welcoming and afﬁrming community” here at Augsburg. The Lavender Celebration has been Augsburg’s way of recognizing its LGBTQIA students’ particular contributions for eight years now. In particular, the event focuses around four different types of achievement here at Augsburg —the leadership of the Queer Pride Alliance (QPA), LGBTQIA leadership awards, the Augsburg Pride Award, and the Karen Nietge Scholarship. Among these on the night’s docket was to recognize the leadership of the QPA. Wren Warpula, Marisa Mosqueda and Robert Arnow, as well as the previous semester’s leadership, were recognized. Another award distributed was the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award. Each recipient was presented with a certiﬁcate of achievement, as well as an embroidered rainbow ﬂag to commemorate all their hard work within the LGBTQIA community here at Augsburg. The recipients of this award were Hannah Bech, Duina Hernandez, Leslie Hutchinson, Bryce Kadrlik, Valencia McMurray, Brad St. Aubin, Wren Warpula, Koal Williams and The Echo’s own Jens Pinther. Seniors also received a special rainbow tassel to wear around their shoulders during graduation. In addition, the Augsburg Pride Award, an award for student groups, staff and faculty for their commitment and passion. This year, the winners were Ann Garvey, Vice President of Student Affairs, Beth Reissenweber, the college’s Chief Financial Ofﬁcer and the Augsburg Asian Student Association. Each of them also received a rainbow ﬂag and certiﬁcate. Next was the Karen Nietge Scholarship, an award meant to celebrate commitment to social justice, particularly in the areas of gender expression and identity. This scholarship went to Alice Wolff, a current ﬁrst- year who was also given the chance to deliver a brief speech to the group. She talked about the many ways Augsburg had room for improvement in the areas of gender identity and the ways it has made steps towards becoming a more inclusive recognizes environment already. She received a ﬂag and certiﬁcate of achievement. At the end of the presentation, Grewe also deviated from the planned agenda to recognize M students Poessnecker for all their hard work with LGBTQIA Student Services over the last year. 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Search Result: SPORTS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 3 Minnesota Wild: historic turn-around Laurent Dalmeida, Staff Writer By Jan. 13, the Minnesota Wild had lost 11 of 13 games and sitting in 23rd place in the NHL. The players were not playing consistently, especially in the goalie position, and the team was...
Show moreSPORTS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 3 Minnesota Wild: historic turn-around Laurent Dalmeida, Staff Writer By Jan. 13, the Minnesota Wild had lost 11 of 13 games and sitting in 23rd place in the NHL. The players were not playing consistently, especially in the goalie position, and the team was riddled with injuries. Just about everything that could go wrong was going wrong for the Wild. Some fans were calling for Coach Mike Yeo to be ﬁred, the same coach who led the Wild to game-six against the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks before losing in overtime to be eliminated from the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Others wanted the Wild team to tank the season and get the number- one draft pick in this 2015 NHL draft to land Connor McDavid, the highest expert-rated player in the draft since Sidney Crosby. The team, in the face of these troubles, was lost for an answer. According to the Star Tribune’s Minnesota Wild beat writer Michael Russo, defenseman Ryan Suter often sounded dejected about his experiences this season. “’Every day’s a bad day,’ and ‘It’s not fun to be a part of,’ and ‘When it rains it pours, and it’s pouring,”’ Suter said. On Jan. 13, the night the Wild got throttled by the Pittsburg Penguins, there were two things that happened. According to Russo, the Wild held a 26-minute closed-door meeting in which players held each other accountable. In addition, General Manager, Chuck Fletcher, called Yeo and promised to deliver him a goaltender immediately. The next day, the Wild traded for Devan Dubnyk. The miracle run for the wild started and Dubnyk’s Cinderella story began. On Jan. 15, the Wild played the worst team in the NHL, the Buffalo Sabres, and won 7—0 in Dubnyk’s debut. The Wild then went an NHL-best 28-9-3 to close the season, a record good enough for the team to make the playoffs. In an interview with ESPN, defending champion Chicago Blackhawks coach, Joel Quenneville, is in agreement, “They’ve got some younger guys, they’ve got some depth, and they’ve got some speed and skill throughout their lineup. They check extremely well and they can frustrate you. They’ll make you pay if you try to take them on.” Three months ago, Fletcher said to ESPN, “A lamented a season overcome with injury, sickness, heartache for two of its most important players and, frankly, poor goaltending was like a dark cloud hanging over us. Anything that could go wrong was going wrong. Devan was the spark that turned our season around. He came in and was a very steadying and calming inﬂuence in net and made a lot of saves. Our players responded by starting to play better hockey in front of him.” After acquiring Dubnyk, the Wild won 29 of their last 40 games. The team is now seeded 4th in the Central Division and are participating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thanks to a renewed energy, due to mid- season trades, the team rose from the bottom to the top. The Wild next take on the St. Louis Blues in hopes of keeping their championship goals alive. Auggie Awards preview Sarah Mueller, Sports Editor On Monday April 20, Augsburg will host its 8th annual Auggie Awards. The formal ceremony brings together student athletes from across campus and celebrates their achievements from the year. The event is open to athletes, athletic staff and special guests and will be held in Si Melby Hall. There are a number of awards that will be given out at the Auggie Awards. The winners are picked by a three round system. Students are nominated, the nominations are cut down to four ﬁnalists and then from the ﬁnalists, a winner is chosen. Members of the Student Athlete Activities Council (SAAC) who, in addition to the athletic staff, participated in the voting will present awards. All of the awards are relatively self-explanatory. The ﬁrst set of awards is the Men’s and Women’s Senior Honor Athlete. This award is open to all outstanding, graduating senior athletes. For the men, the nominees are Chris Devet (Football), Grant Griffin (Soccer), Dan Hildebrandt (Hockey) and Will Keeter (Wrestling). For the women, the nominees are Molly Allen (Soccer), Colleen Ourada (Volleyball), Kayla Roberge (Cross Country/ Track) and Abi Rodstein (Soccer). The Men’s and Women’s Outstanding Athlete—Team Sports—awards are open to any athlete who plays a team sport. For the men, the nominees are Chris Devet (Football), Parker Hines (Basketball), Tanner Oakes (Baseball), and Ayrton Scott (Football). For the women, the nominees are Molly Allen (Soccer), Abbey Luger (Basketball), Olivia Muyres (Soccer), and Ashley Peper (Volleyball). The Men’s and Women’s Outstanding Athlete— Individual Sports—are for sports which score athletes individually as well as collectively. The nominees for the men are Mike Fuenfﬁnger (Wrestling), Barinedum Kordah (Track), Donny Longendyke (Wrestling), and Undre Smith- Brewer (Track). For the women, the nominees are Callie Jones (Track), Whitney Kieley (Swimming and Diving), Kelsey Knollmueller (Swimming and Diving), and Kayla Roberge (Cross Country and Track). The Men’s and Women’s Outstanding Team of the Year awards are open to all teams. For the men, the nominees are hockey and wrestling. The nominees for the women are Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball. The Men’s and Women’s Rookie of the Year award is open to all team newcomers, usually first-years. For the men, the nominees are Gable Frandsen (Wrestling), Rhett Hebig (Baseball), Barinedum Kordah (Track) and Collin Olmscheid (Basketball). For the women, the nominees are Bridget Bednar (Basketball and Volleyball), Marissa Guillou (Soccer), Taylor Linn (Volleyball) and Lauren Torborg (Softball). The Men’s and Women’s Most Improved Team award is open to all sports teams. The nominees for the men are cross country, hockey, track and wrestling. The nominees for the women are basketball, cross country, hockey and soccer. Other awards are given out for academic excellence, including the highest GPA award, and the Joyce Pfaff and Ed Saugestad awards that honor one male and female athlete from the entire college. Please join in celebrating these athletes and Auggie Pride next week! Lauren Hill goes home Laurent Dalmeida, Staff Writer Lauren Hill, 19, an inspirational collegiate basketball player, passed away on Friday, April 10 after an eighteen-month battle with pediatric brain cancer. Lauren’s family expressed sadness about her death, but were overjoyed that she was able to live to see and celebrate Easter. Her family are devoted Catholics, and according to her family in an interview with the Star Tribune, “It was only ﬁtting that God kept her alive to celebrate Easter.” According to USA today, “Lauren Hill was diagnosed with advanced form of pediatric brain cancer shortly before her 18th birthday in 2014, and was told by doctors she had weeks at most to live.” As Lauren herself would tell it, she was set to begin her college basketball career playing for Mount St. Joseph's. One day during practice, she started experiencing dizziness. She was taken in for testing and that is when she was given the devastating diagnosis. Lauren began her charge to raise awareness for childhood pediatric brain cancer, and it was through her drive that she was able to play in her ﬁrst college basketball game and raise over $1 million for childhood pediatric brain cancer. She became a symbol of courage to many not only in sports, but outside of sports as well. According to ESPN, NCAA President Mark Emmert said, “Hill's "enthusiasm and strength were an inspiration not only to those who knew her best, but also to the millions of people she touched around the world by sharing her story." As Hill’s condition worsened, Mount St. Joseph petitioned the NCAA to move up the game so that she could play in her ﬁrst collegiate game, before she lost the ability to play. According to ESPN, “The NCAA and the opposing school agreed, and the game was moved up to Nov. 2, 2014.” It was played at Xavier University's Cintas Center with more than 10,000 people cheering her on. Hill’s resolve showed as she made the ﬁrst and last baskets of the game. Many NCAA, NBA and WNBA players, along with many other athletes and fans of her story showed up to support her, and after the game, Pat Summitt presented her with the Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award. Summitt is a legend in college basketball, the winningest Women Basketball coach of all time and she herself was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. According to USA Today, “Lauren was able to play in other games and ﬁnished her college career with ten points.” Lauren also formed a friendship with Devon Still, Cincinnati Bengals Defense tackle whose own daughter was battling Pediatric Brain Cancer. Still’s daughter’s and Hill’s battles with Pediatric Brain Cancer inspired a nation. According to Hufﬁngton post, “Devon Still and his daughter got to know Lauren Hill, diagnosed in October 2013 when Leah Still was diagnosed in June 2014. On Devon Still’s Twitter page, he announced that his daughter’s cancer was in remission, but it was not meant to be for Lauren. Still posted an emotional tribute to her in which he echoed the statement of ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott who died on January 1, 2015 after years of battle with cancer: "'When you die it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you leave.‘ Lauren never let this terrible disease deﬁne her. She did not let it control whether she lived out her dream of playing college ball and she fought to live past what doctors originally told her she would. Lauren left her mark on this world by showing people what it really meant to never give up.”
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Search Result: OPINIONS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 4 Letclowns and hopes regarding gender- basecl inclusivity Bryce Kadrlik, Contributor As a student coming in to Augsburg College last fall, I remember being overjoyed upon reading the application form. There, next to the typical question requesting I enter my...
Show moreOPINIONS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 4 Letclowns and hopes regarding gender- basecl inclusivity Bryce Kadrlik, Contributor As a student coming in to Augsburg College last fall, I remember being overjoyed upon reading the application form. There, next to the typical question requesting I enter my gender, could it be? A ﬁll-in-the- blank box instead of two check boxes? Having encountered no such option on any of my other many applications, that simple box made up at least 50 percent of my decision to attend Augsburg. Of course, I ﬁlled out my application in full on the Common Application, so I didn’t even get to make use of this wonderful box. Following an awkward coming-out email to my admissions counselor, which was promptly forwarded to the Director of LGBTQIA Student Services, I was informed that I could even change my name in many systems on campus to whatever name I actually preferred. After a few hiccups in the process, I even got a nifty ID card with my name on it, which I was unnecessarily proud of. With such an accepting admissions process, I came into Augsburg last fall with incredibly high hopes regarding my experiences for the rest of the year. Of course, I was let down. I was actually let down before school even started. Since I am neither a boy nor a girl, I was hoping to live with other people who are like me, or at least to be in a space where people would not assume my gender based on my living arrangements. However, this was not to be found—Urness Hall was and continues to be the only residence hall on campus that does not offer any gender neutral housing. Since coming to Augsburg and making friends in the LGBTQIA community who have been here for a while, I learned that there have been many movements to try to get a gender-neutral ﬂoor in Urness, so incoming first- years like me will have a place to live where they will feel more comfortable and safe. These movements always seemed to gain traction, only to be shot down at the last minute. Well, I figured I could deal with that, so long as my roommate didn’t suck (she doesn’t) and so long as I wasn’t gendered wrongly in other spaces. We spent the first week at Augsburg in an orientation program that asked for preferred pronouns almost religiously. I was under the hopeful assumption that this would continue into my life at Augsburg. This, of course, was not the case. On the ﬁrst day of classes, I was only asked for my preferred pronouns in two of my courses, and one of those was a Women’s Studies course on gender and sexuality (so it’s kind of to be expected). Since I was a scared ﬁrst-year in my ﬁrst semester of college, I was too afraid to correct my professors when they assumed my gender repeatedly, and after one or two tries I simply gave up. In spring semester, I told myself, I would definitely go up to all my professors on the ﬁrst day of classes and tell them my pronouns. Shockingly, I actually did just that. Perhaps not so shockingly and yet somehow still disappointingly, I still continued to be referred to by the wrong pronouns in half of my classes. At least they have spaces where I can go to the bathroom without walking into a space that labels me with the wrong gender, right? Not quite, actually. Thankfully, during the spring semester, I got to witness the addition of six gender-neutral restrooms on campus. Yes, there are six new places where I can happily use the restroom. However, there has still been major pushback from students and administration regarding gender-neutral restrooms. Last November, the Queer Pride Alliance tried to spend the week surrounding the Transgender Day of Remembrance promoting gender-neutral restrooms, and requested that administration let them turn many restrooms on campus into gender-neutral restrooms for ﬁve days. Keep in mind that this was before the addition of our six new gender-neutral restrooms, so at this point there were only a few gender-neutral restrooms on campus. Administration responded to QPA’s request by saying that they could have some gender-neutral restrooms, but they could only have three days. Further, during those three days, QPA members were assigned certain converted bathrooms to check up on, since students repeatedly tore down signs indicating that the restroom was gender-neutral. Though I came into Augsburg with incredibly high hopes, I have been subjected to many disappointments over the course of this academic year. However, I still plan to come into Augsburg with high hopes again because I know that Augsburg can meet those expectations. It just may take a little effort on their part. Augsburg College without Reslife Anonymous “The mission of Augsburg College’s Department of Residence Life is to develop residents who are both students and neighbors in an urban collegiate setting while being grounded in liberal arts, intentional diversity and faith.” This statement is found on Augsburg’s website. If only it were true! I took it upon myself to do some editing of their mission to fit my experience living on Augsburg’s campus. The mission statement, if written honestly, should read, “The mission of Augsburg College’s Department of Residence Life is to develop residents and staff who can lie and manipulate others into getting what they want while creating a stressful living environment for people around them.” After graduating high school, I couldn’t wait to live on my own. One step closer to adulthood. I thought college would be a way to escape from the gossip, backstabbing and the passive aggression. If someone had a problem with me, they would tell me. Adult to adult, right? No need for tattling or trash talk! I’ve learned a lot during my couple years at Augsburg. This year I learned that sadly, college is not a way to escape from drama. I learned that adults are no different from children. This, at least, pertains to many of the members of the Reslife staff. I have a story I want to share, but I have no idea where to start. I’m sitting in front of my computer, racking my brain for ways that I can possibly portray the frustration, anger and helplessness that I have felt because of Augsburg’s Reslife. I was blamed for something that I didn’t do. My steward at the time told another Reslife staff member that I, along with the rest of my roommates, was responsible for a stain on a towel. Next thing I know, I’m being evicted and prohibited to enter the building, put on social probation and charged with would be better off harassment. They informed me of all of this the day before Christmas Eve. I love the timing! During ﬁnals week, Reslife forced me to have a hearing before I left for winter break. They were an hour late to our meeting and completely disrespectful. They said things like," English major to English major, next time you want to use words that don’t sound threatening, you might want to come ask me for help." When I told them I got a new job, they replied, "How did YOU get a job like that. " They also told me that if there wasn't any proof of me doing anything wrong, this meeting would be the last I would have to hear of this situation, which was such a lie. I was told that I’m not allowed to talk or write about this event because that would be considered retaliation. If anyone who works for Reslife is reading this and feels that I have gone against their wishes, I have. If anyone who works for Reslife is reading this and thinks I’m retaliating, I’m not. I have the right to stand up for myself I have the right to write. This year, I have been bullied by Reslife and then told that there is nothing I can do about it. Reslife can kick me out of a room and keep me from entering a building, but they can’t take away my rights at this school. I’m not sure why Reslife doesn’t believe in innocent until proven guilty. They’ve taken on the idea of guilty until proven innocent, or better yet, guilty because we say so. I’ll say it again, I’m not retaliating I didn’t share this story to get back at anyone. I shared this story so I can make it clear why I’m questioning the need for Reslife here at Augsburg. I love my dorm, classes, classmates, friends and professors at Augsburg. Other than Reslife, Augsburg is great. I feel that the only thing Reslife does for Augsburg is bring unneeded stress into student’s lives. My doubt about how essential Reslife is started freshman year. My RA once told me, “Your mom is way hotter than you.” This person who is supposed to be there for support during a scary time, proceeded to tell me that I’m “okay” looking but my mom is the pretty one. After telling my RA to stop, instead of them actually stopping (that would be too easy) the insults got worse. They continued to tell me that I’m ugly and that my mom is so hot. So I wasn’t surprised when Reslife treated me the way they did. During my time at Augsburg, Reslife has pushed me over and then kicked me when I’m down. I want anyone who is reading this, even if you work for Reslife, to ask yourself, is Augsburg College’s Department of Residence Life necessary? This year, I was put on social probation, kicked out of my room, banned from a building, lied to and disrespected all because of something I didn’t do. After trying my hardest to be respectful, hardworking, and get the most out of my college experience, this is how I’m rewarded. How would that make you feel?
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 17, 2015, Page 05
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Search Result: OPINIONS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 5 The lost Echo of the year Jens Pinther, Editor-in-Chief Today marks the last day I get to be editor-in-chief of a publication as remarkable as the Echo. I’m graduating, which is all ﬁne and dandy, but while I leave behind a college I love, I’m also leaving...
Show moreOPINIONS Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 5 The lost Echo of the year Jens Pinther, Editor-in-Chief Today marks the last day I get to be editor-in-chief of a publication as remarkable as the Echo. I’m graduating, which is all ﬁne and dandy, but while I leave behind a college I love, I’m also leaving behind a newspaper. This may not be particularly noteworthy to those who have not invested themselves as fully into the Echo as I have, but I feel compelled to tell you about my experiences and just why I will miss this little eight- page publication. I’ve been involved since a few weeks into my ﬁrst year, and I have been a major part of the paper ever since, whether it be as a staff writer, news editor or as editor-in-chief. There are 20 issues per year, and I missed the ﬁrst couple because I was still ﬁnding my way. This totals to, by my estimate, 78 issues of the Echo since I started. I hope I have done good things for the Echo, but here are some things the Echo has done for me: Allowed me to come out as first a lesbian, then a trans gender man. Helped me grieve the loss of my friend who killed himself Given me the gift of knowing the staff I have had over the years. Let me criticize a school I love deeply. Helped me explore new perspectives. Demonstrated the need for diversity of background and opinion in a common forum. Gotten me out of bed when I’ve wanted never to do so again. Made me feel loved. There are more, but these begin to capture the importance of this paper to my life. I know that upon setting down this last Echo of the year, you will have relieved me from my duty as editor-in-chief and from then on my tenure will be over. However, if I may, I have a few requests of the students who follow me. The most important call to action for you is to take advantage of this paper. In what other place can you write for a community without the tugs of corporate advertising, but still gets paid for your work? In what other forum can you engage a community that’s this small but this willing to listen? Take advantage of this publication. Read it, write for it. There are not enough opportunities for students to call out things that are not right about this school. This school, with its excellence held close to me, would not be as great as it is right now without the continual critique from the students. Many problems are created or are left unsolved when we do not speak up. The Echo is the most protected, most widely- respected way to deliver these criticisms on campus. Ifyou ﬁnd yourself writing for the Echo and you only speak to those who are easy to interview, I urge you to talk to a student. Interview someone who does not get represented often in the press. Call upon your empathy and think of those who are not respected enough. Resist the temptation to only praise the school, for when we only celebrate and never critique, we do our community a deep disservice. Oh, and I’ve heard rumors (they could indeed just be rumors) that Institutional Advancement, Admissions and other promotional, highly public departments are removing Echo papers from public spaces in order to maintain the clearest image possible. While I’m gone, do me a solid and make sure the community pays attention to the truth even when it is not convenient. A lot of work goes into these issues each week, and it’s a shame if Echos are being tossed in the name of public relations. Further, if the Echo is not meeting your needs, tell someone at the Echo about it. Those who have criticized me and my leadership or the way things are run have given me the greatest gift of all. I’ve learned so much from my time with the Echo, and when you respect someone enough to tell them you need more from them, it is essential to everyone’s growth. The Echo is one of the last publications in the world that does not rely on external advertising or donations to survive. Each student pays a fee to ensure its survival, and we consequently all own the Echo in a beautiful way. Do not underestimate the power of shared ownership, of community building through words, of love for the campus photographed by the articles you read each week. The power of when we speak in these pages is immeasurable. Thank you to each of you for not only sharing with me this remarkably important publication, but also for allowing me a space to live and grow. I entered Augsburg a closeted boy, a depressed libertarian. I leave this school feeling like I can navigate this city with the conﬁdence you’ve given me to move forward. Thank you so much for this opportunity and for this paper. It would not be here without you, and neither would I. Deor students of Augsburg Prof. Ben Stottrup, Contributor I am incredibly privileged to work with you and have a career in service to a larger cause: the transforming power of education. I am fortunate to work with dedicated colleagues who motivate me, to be able to design educational experiences within our vibrant urban classroom, and have had a front row seat to some amazing student accomplishments. I also have the unique gift and responsibility that my tenure provide for a long career. . . If it sounds like there is going to be a ‘however’ or ‘but’ after that expression of gratitude don’t worry...there isn’t. Instead, I have a request: Please take the time to thoughtfully ﬁll out your course evaluations. It is a respectful request to you students who make my job a joy. However, I have been told a straightforward (polite) request without edge or snark might not make it past the eagle-eyed editors of your Echo student newspaper or have efﬁcacy. So, I will adopt a different tone. Wake up people and evaluate your education! Stop complaining about going into debt and not getting the job or skill you want. Stop acting like a bystander in your own education. I often hear my colleagues worry that we are moving to a system of higher education that places students in the role of “consumers” or “customers.” Bluntly, I am concerned we could sell you a broken aquarium and call it a plasma TV and you might not register a complaint...I am worried it is only the integrity of my colleagues that keeps this from happening. So, here are some reasons to ﬁll out the student evaluations: Live Augsburg’s mission statement: Simply put, you cannot claim to be the thoughtful stewards when you don’t take the time to evaluate your courses. When you don’t provide feedback on your education, you squander a resource and an opportunity to make things better for future Auggies. Be kind and reduce the moral dilemma of your instructor. The lack of student feedback provides a daily moral dilemma: Do I push to make my class more engaging (making more work for myself along the way) OR do I explore the limits of inadequate preparation or (un) professionalism? That might sound unthinkable to some of my less irreverent colleagues. Fair enough. But, students of Augsburg, ask yourself: are all of your instructors such saints that we never need a little encouragement/feedback to become more? Keep your instructors focused on your experience: Personally, your comments help me to stay focused on becoming a better educator. You might think that sounds simple, but truthfully it is very easy to get distracted. There are committees to serve on, grants to write and papers to review. There is an endless number of other tasks which beneﬁt Augsburg, demand our attention and have little to do with your classroom experience. When students can’t be counted on to provide feedback, there is less of a counter weight to these demands and they naturally take our focus. Learn the right lessons: It is a dangerous and damaging lesson to come to believe that you can’t make a difference or have an impact on the world you live in. Make sure you don’t learn it. Make sure Augsburg doesn’t teach it. Make sure you take the simple steps to help build the culture in your community to be the way you want it to be. Fill out your course evaluations. It is an honor to work with such great students, I only wish you offered more of yourselves to make your courses and college a better place. I wish you well during your finals week and congratulations to our graduates on this milestone in your life. A Farewell, Laurent Dalmeida, Staff Writer I wanted to take a moment to reﬂect on my time here at Augsburg over the past three years. A lot of people have contributed to my success along the way, and have made it possible for me to adapt to the school and environment. One person in particular I want to mention is Stella Richardson. 0 send off, a so long Richardson was my orientation leader when I came for my transfer orientation. I remember telling her that I couldn’t walk far because of my symptoms but she stood by me, looked out for me and really has looked out for me since I have been here at Augsburg. So, it’s with sadness on my part that I say farewell to a person who not only I have grown to look up to but also respect. I just remember talking with her about everything from where I came from, my background and her telling me about Augsburg, and the places she has gone. Being a shy person myself and remembering how everyone at the orientation had someone they knew or were talking with, it meant a lot to me that Stella came over and sat over by me so I wouldn’t be lonely. Fast forward to now, and in a week she will be done. I will miss seeing her around the school, going and bugging her when she is working and chatting with her till I have to go to class. I can truly say she has become my friend. For her to care as much she has, to ask me about how my classes are going and how am I doing health wise, I won’t ever forget this. So Stella, this is my farewell to you, my good-bye, my so long, etc... I want to thank you for being there for me the past three years, for talking to me and for asking me how I am doing, I want to thank you for being you and making a difference. I will miss knowing that I have a friend at school I can talk to. So long! Congratulations on being done!
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 17, 2015, Page 06
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Search Result: A&E Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 6 My time Cti' The Echo: Ct review Nick Pell, Staff Writer Seeing as this is my ﬁnal article for the Echo, I have chosen to do a review of my time here instead of a normal review. I began my time at the Echo at the behest of 2013 alumna Brianna Olson-Carr, who was,...
Show moreA&E Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 6 My time Cti' The Echo: Ct review Nick Pell, Staff Writer Seeing as this is my ﬁnal article for the Echo, I have chosen to do a review of my time here instead of a normal review. I began my time at the Echo at the behest of 2013 alumna Brianna Olson-Carr, who was, at the time, the A&E editor and my supervisor at the Lindell Library. She asked me to write for the section and, having been doing YouTube reviews, I decided to write on what I knew. The ﬁrst article I ever wrote was on “The Walking Dead’s” third season, and I have written for nearly every issue since. During my time here, I have gone through three A&E editors and two editors in chief. There have been interesting transitions year after year as I, for some reason, always thought the new boss would hate my material and never publish it. This has never been the case, but it kept me on my toes and forced me to continue writing quality reviews for each new editor. The diversity of this newspaper has always surprised me, both with the types of people who write for the paper and the various opinions of everyone involved. More than anything, seeing these various views represented fairly under one title is a very neat thing to be a part of as well as the genuine respect each writer has for one another regardless of their section preference or individual opinions. I’ll conclude with this. The Echo has, more than probably any other aspect of my Augsburg experience, defined me as a writer. Through this newspaper, I have developed a certain style of writing in which I am conﬁdent and which ﬂows easily. It has given me an idea of what I want to do with my life, and I have continued to develop this style through my writing on Moviepilot.com, where I have been posting my reviews for the last year and writing shortened reviews about the select material. The fantastic feedback from the Augsburg community and the Echo staff has changed my writing for the better, and I could not ask for a better group of people to work with. Until we meet again, live long and prosper. Nick PeZZ does reviews online at YouTubecorn/ndpGAMES. A review Riley Hunter, Staff Writer The fifth season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO’s highly acclaimed fantasy series, began on Sunday—and what better time to reﬂect on the merits of a show that has become the subject of the most buzz since AMC’s "Breaking Bad" and Netﬁix’s "House of Cards." “Thrones” holds the title of most pirated show in TV history, with its 2014 season finale clocking in at over 8 million illegal downloads, according to Torrentfreak.com. This can only be testimony to its success, and these ﬁgures are not surprising to many familiar with the series. The story of “Thrones,” based on George R. R. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” is set in the mythical-medieval land of Westeros, in which royal houses vie for dominance amidst blood feuds and devious schemes. Feudal roles populate Martin’s world, complete with knights, royalty, “smallfolk” and other archetypes. Control of the continent is divided amongst local lords and regional wardens, though all are subject to the rule of King’s Landing, the capital city that might best be described by borrowing a classic Star Wars line, “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” Unlike Mos Eisley, however, King’s Landing is more destination than spaceport: the action begins as Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell is summoned to serve as Hand to a king whose claim he supported in the wars known as Robert’s Rebellion. Stark begins to unravel a web of intrigue whose thread winds throughout of Ice and the saga, quickly realizing things are rarely what they seem as he struggles to keep ahead of sabotage and subterfuge. The series mixes real, relatable scenarios with the unreal, blending concrete and abstract in a parallel to the prominent Spanish literary technique known as realismo magico. Actor Sean Bean’s convincing portrayal of Ned is the ﬁrst of many strong characters caught in a whirlwind of danger and deception. As viewers and readers alike can attest, author Martin gave TV script writers plenty to work with, as each chapter weaves new layers of meaning into the rich history of Westeros. Martin’s epic depicts fallible, human characters struggling for survival amidst alliances that last days and seasons that last years, from the icy heights of the wall that shields the North from the threat of wildlings and white walkers to the ﬁre of ancient dragons. The lore of Martin’s fantasy world is staggering in quantity and runs deep in detail, with an incredible range of characters and plot lines. Martin’s masterful interposition seems in retrospect a juggling act that would put seasoned circus performers to shame. But “Thrones” has more to offer than overall literary richness: Martin employs a novel approach that bucks genre conventions we are so accustomed to. The uninitiated often protest at Martin’s willingness, perhaps eagerness, to shock audiences by killing off key characters, which he does frequently and gruesomely. However, it is this willingness to let the factors other than audience favorites drive the narrative that allows F O I re for the true “ad venture” (Latin for “to the venture”) nature of “Thrones.” Martin replaces “plot armor” with plate and mail, refusing to preserve characters for the sake of spectator attachment. Martin’s penchant for violence is well-earned, yet it is not mere spectacle; rather, the possibility of dismemberment that lurks around every corner creates a genuine sense of suspense oft absent from other shows today. “I want fans to be afraid,” Martin said in a 2013 interview with Conan O’Brien. Though ﬁctional, the series contains a gritty realism of the horrors of civilizations, past and present. “A Song of Ice and Fire” is compelling because it deals with topics frankly, never shying away from the unsavory, but rather embracing it. Martin’s characters are complex, imperfect and unpredictable, their actions subject to reevaluation as new perspectives add layers of moral ambiguity. Situations are rarely black and white, as in real life, yet the ways they spiral out of control are fantastic enough to sate the most devout genre critics. While the newest episode aired on HBO, accessible by those without cable via the HBO Go and HBO Now apps, not everyone opted to wait for the premiere. The first four episodes were leaked from an advance screener last week, and eager fans have already downloaded the first episode a million times, with over one hundred thousand actively seeding the same torrent. Don’t get too excited, however—at a grainy 480p resolution, you’re better off waiting to see them on schedule. We are in the era of glorious HD video, after all. A “College Humor” short satirizing Martin calls him “literatures greatest sadist.” Be that as it may, he has captivated the attention of audiences far and wide, and I know for one that Martin’s unflinching commitment to compelling storytelling will keep me tuning in—and turning pages, once his sixth installment is released in the near future. In the words of House Stark, “winter is coming.” So are the rave reviews and ravenous fans—it is known. Aussies make Kesang Olsen, Staff Writer First Ave and 7th Street Entry could be mistaken for a sparse lounge with an unusual amount of ﬂoor space. The prior Greyhound bus station café’s intimate setting rakes in a variety of lesser known artists— the local, the aspiring, the semi- popular, but Minnesota-obscure, and sometimes the fairly- established foreigner. Sydney, Australia’s, Luke Dubber (Luke Dubs) and Angus Stuart (El Gusto) of “Hermitude” brought their you move experimental, mixed tracks to the venue on March 16. Opening, Wisconsin-native electronic/hip-hop/funk artist, Beak Nasty (Ryland Sabien) set the tone for the collage-esque, multi-genre nature Hermitude and his own music share. Hermitude’s Dubber and Stuart then served a taste of Europe and Australia’s trending dance music. After a few Minneapolis- ﬁattery lines in thick, Sydney accents, the electronic(a)/hip- (continued on page 7) Upcoming Augsburg Events Saturday, April 18 ECOSTOCK 3:30 p. m. Murphy Park Friday, April 24 Final Chapel of the 2014- 2015 Academic Year 10:40 a. m. Hoversten Chapel Sunday, April 26 Riverside and Cedar Singers Concert 4 p. m. Hoversten Chapel Monday, April 27 Late-Night Breakfast 10 to 11:30pm. The Commons Christensen Center Saturday, May 2 Commencement 1 p. m. Si Melby Hall
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 17, 2015, Page 07
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Search Result: A&E Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 7 Aussies continued (continued from page 6) hop duo enthralled the audience with firing lines of beats— move-inducing back tracks at each song’s core, and vocals weaved in from well-known electronic artists, pleasing clueless attendees and fans alike. Tracks began...
Show moreA&E Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 7 Aussies continued (continued from page 6) hop duo enthralled the audience with firing lines of beats— move-inducing back tracks at each song’s core, and vocals weaved in from well-known electronic artists, pleasing clueless attendees and fans alike. Tracks began with electronic bass and keyboard, melting into familiar lyrics from artists like Zyra (“Say My Name”) and Suicide Sheep (“Holdin On”), gradually layering digital dance tracks that speed up and slow down. Hermitude’s more popular and recently produced mixes, “The Villian” and “Get in My Life” (off the group’s 2012 album, HyperParadise) generated cheers—but not surprisingly, the duo’s Flume remixes literally invoked screams of excitement. In 2012, the two were awarded Best Independent Dance/Electronica Album by the Australian Independent Records Association and the 8th Annual Australian Music Prize, yet the duo hops around to lower-key U.S. music venues. Dubber and Stuart hit Bradley, California and Rome, Georgia on a two-day timeline at the end of next month. Despite Hermitude’s local popularity in Syndey, the group’s following is a very tiny drop in the massive ocean of electronic fans, one of our millennia’s largest music genres. “Over the past 20 years, electronic dance music or EDM, has become one of the most popular music genres in the world. In fact, in many circles, electronic dance music artists are considered the new incarnation of rock stars,” said the Ranker. “The biggest and best EDM artists have the rare ability to command big dollars at their club and festival appearances, and are often listed near the top of richest musicians.” Disappointing news for artists like Hermitude but not a bad deal for Minneapolis. Small, local venues serve as a sub market removed from the shadows of big names, bringing long lists of independent, foreign artists to the Minneapolis music scene... and some interesting locals. Next month, First Ave and 7th Street Entry features names like “My Goodness” from Seattle, “Mandolin Orange” of North Carolina and “Doldrums,” an ex patriot solo act. A moment Mary Cornelius, Managing Editor It was a rainy morning last week when I ducked in to the new café at the corner of E Franklin and 24th Avenue South. The register, staffed by two bantering baristas, stood at the back of the shop next to a brightly lit case displaying pastries like jewels. “PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO EAT ARE ALWAYS THE BEST PEOPLE. - Julia Child,” read the sign hanging over the case in all caps, and from my brief experience at Mon Petit Chéri, the new bakery, coffee joint and self-proclaimed “casual eatery” in the building previously occupied by the Himalayan Restaurant, I knew it was true. at Mon Petit Chéri I ordered a vanilla latte ($4.50) in white, wide-mouthed mug and a blueberry orange sweet roll ($2.25) before ﬁnding a seat at one of the dark booths along the far wall. I found the roll lovely—soft enough to pull apart easily between sips of coffee but substantial enough to feel like a decent breakfast. The latte was foamy and sweet and made with Dogwood Coffee, one of my local favorites. Mon Petit Chéri has been open for two months now and has so far received citywide recognition in publications like Minneapolis Eater and the Star Tribune. Owner Emily Rheingans “got her start selling pastries at the Minneapolis Farmers Market,” The Heavy Table reports, “and after a successful year there decided to...open a bricks-and- mortar shop.” The restaurant space is small but cozy with bright white walls decorated in a “kitchen kitsch” style at every turn. The left wall is lined with the dark wood booths where I sat during my visit, and ﬂoor is ﬁlled with even more freestanding tables —I can imagine the place has tight elbow space on a busy Saturday, but cheerfully so. Each tabletop is lacquered with old recipes from home- style cookbooks except for a long wooden one close to the door. That family-sized space is lined with benches instead of chairs, topped with a bouquet of fresh tulips, and looks like a great place to pull all your roommates together for an early morning or early evening coffee. Mon Petit Cheri is open Monday-Saturday from 7 am.— 7 pm, and on Sundays from 7 a.m.—4 pm. The café serves meals as well as espresso drinks and baked goods, with soups, quiches and sandwiches ranging from $37—$10. They do not currently serve wine or beer, The Heavy Table notes, although “staff said the idea has been discussed, and it’s something customers have asked for.” Mon Petit Cheri has a 3.5-star rating on Yelp, with markdowns coming mostly from slightly doughy pastries and what is perceived as a “limited” soup and salad menu. Some reviews mentioned no negatives but still scored the place at a 4, possibly reserving 5 stars for a perfect, mythic bakery yet to be opened. What pleased me the most about Mon Petit Cheri was that even though it serves café fare, it has the come-as-you- are, stay-as-long-as-you’d-like vibe of a coffee shop. I’d feel equally comfortable meeting friends there for lunch and holing up in a booth by myself with a textbook for a long, rainy morning of pastry-assisted studying. As finals approach, you’ll know where to ﬁnd me. Midnimo hosts Aar Maanta: the voice of the next generation of Somalis Abigail Carpenter, A&E Editor Music, dancing and laughter ﬁlled the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, April 11 as the public gathered for Midnimo’s April residency. The event was free and open to all Augsburg students. The Midnimo: Music for Unity, Campus and Community is a program that partners the Cedar Cultural Center with Augsburg College to bring cross- cultural awareness, knowledge and understanding of Somali Muslim culture through music. It is supported by the Building Bridges—Campus Community Engagement grant in the amount of $200,000. The grant is highly competitive as it is one of only six awarded in the nation. The Midnimo program brings Somali artists from around the world to Minnesota for residencies that include concert performances, workshops and artist-led discussions. “Midnimo speaks to our core mission to further intercultural appreciation and acknowledges our location in the middle of the largest Somali diaspora in the United States,” said Adrienne Dom, the Cedar’s Director of Development and Midnimo Project Director, in a quote on the program’s website. “We are excited to bring artists to Minnesota as a launching point to celebrate and learn about Somali culture and the Islamic religion.” Midnimo’s April residency, its fourth residency thus far, was hosted by London based singer/ songwriter Aar Maanta, who is considered by many to be the voice of the new generation of Somalis. Aar Maanta is currently the only Somali music artist in Europe that is successfully fusing traditional Somali music with a variety of contemporary inﬂuences. It was not Aar Maanta’s ﬁrst time performing at the Cedar, as he performed in January of 2012. He hoped his second performance on the Cedar stage would “bring together youth, elders, Somalis, world music lovers, students and residents.” His goal was met, justiﬁed by the great diversity in audience members who truly proved music’s powerful ability to bring people of all cultures together. Along with his performance on Saturday, Aar Maanta also hosted several other events during the week through the Midnimo program. On Monday, April 6, he led a panel discussion entitled “The Impact of Radicalization on Somali Music Culture” with Augsburg faculty member Maheen Zaman. On Tuesday, April 7, he hosted a Midmino Workshop that, according to the program’s website, “allowed attendees to craft original songs using traditional and contemporary music and storytelling practices.” Aar Maanta performed at Augsburg’s Pan-Afrikan Student Union Banquet on Wednesday PHOTO CREDIT: TWIN CITIES DAILY PLANET and on Friday, he held an education program to talk with youth about “their artistic process and inspiration.” Before introducing Aar Maanta, a Cedar staff member thanked Augsburg College for its involvement in the program. “There have been about a dozen faculty at Augsburg College who have worked to incorporate Midnimo activities into their curriculum and to make sure that they are engaging students with the artists,” said the Cedar staff member. “So, I do want to take a moment to recognize Augsburg staff, faculty and students who have been a really important part of this program.” The word “midnimo” means unity in the Somali language. Aar Maanta did more than play music Saturday night—he brought both Somali and non- Somali people together, uniﬁed by his breathtaking musical gift. The ﬁfth residency is set to take place in the fall, with all staff, faculty and students welcome to experience the magic of Midnimo.
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 17, 2015, Page 08
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Search Result: FEATURES Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 8 This is Donald PHOTO CREDIT: TINA MONJE Tina Monie, News Editor When I ﬁrst began gardening at Augsburg’s community garden, I remember being confronted one day, in the midst of watering my plot, by the elusive old man whom I had never spoken to but had...
Show moreFEATURES Friday, April 17, 2015 Page 8 This is Donald PHOTO CREDIT: TINA MONJE Tina Monie, News Editor When I ﬁrst began gardening at Augsburg’s community garden, I remember being confronted one day, in the midst of watering my plot, by the elusive old man whom I had never spoken to but had always seen slowly walking up and down the a isles of the garden, or sauntering in a distinct rhythmic step across 21st Street. Many of you have seen him too. Perhaps you have seen him in the garden or crossing 21st Street. Perhaps you have seen him traversing the lobby of Oren Gateway Center (OGC), or sitting at the usually-vacant welcome desk reading the student newspaper, standing by and picking through the dumpsters behind Augsburg’s Barnes & Noble, standing in the middle of the Quad staring at the trees, at us, at the brick buildings or elsewhere. Perhaps you have seen him in his torn black pants, dirtied white Abercrombie winter jacket, his head down and double-beanie-capped, his facial hair growing thick white, and his feet sporting old Nike Jordan’s duct-taped so their soles don’t fall off. When he confronted me, he scolded me for not placing the hose where I had found it. I don’t remember what he said, and I don’t remember what I said, but I do remember feeling deﬁance toward him. Not only did I not appreciate his tone of voice, but I also got the sense that the ﬁery defiance he had was distressingly similar to the deﬁance I saw of myself. When I stormed away, I played through in my head some of the ways I could tell him to leave me the hell alone. It wasn’t until the following year when I interned as the garden’s manager that I began to appreciate Donald. In fact, it was almost as if he should have been the manager instead. On the regular basis, he did more for the garden and the gardens community than any gardener or manager I had ever met. He was there every day cleaning walkways, keeping hoses untangled and the shed organized and making sure the water barrels were ﬁlled, even when others did not keep their promise to ﬁll them. Beyond his remarkable helpfulness, there have been countless days in which even the shortest of conversations with Donald have transformed me. The man is kind. He is interested, and he is interesting Though his hearing is diminishing and I often need to get close to him so he can hear me, I don’t mind. He doesn’t smell as bad as he looks. He doesn’t smell bad at all. Though he may not agree, the man is smart, and people are often surprised to ﬁnd out that he received his undergraduate degree in business, a graduate degree in law and owns many farms, all of which help to fund the college tuitions of his grandchildren. He often shares stories about his days as a student, as a farmer and entrepreneur, as a father or grandfather. He concludes his anecdotes— some of which I have heard multiple times—with surprise and levity. When he is not sharing about his history, he can be heard quoting Mark Twain, or talking about his nightly ritual of slowly sipping bourbon—“it’s meant to be sipped slowly”—while listening to his Bach collection. Beneath all of these conversations is often an air of chamiing self-deprecation, which speaks both to his necessity of humor and his wise humility. I have heard of, and even seen, several people attempt to approach Donald with either food or bags of clothes, offering up their unused items to a man they’ve decided is homeless. I have heard of people having irreconcilable disagreements with him and choosing to resort to law enforcement rather than cordial conversation. I have heard, and even intercepted, fears and concerns of Donald’s presence on campus—as if by his clothing, his slump, his old-ness, or his demeanor, he somehow does not belong on this self-proclaimed inclusive campus that seeks to break the boundaries between itself and the community. I have heard of Institutional Advancement, who occupies OGC’s third ﬂoor, requesting that Donald, for the sake of Augsburg donors, not take shelter or rest as he usually does in OGC’s lobby, perhaps because his attire is decidedly a poor reﬂection of the college. As I conclude this piece, while sitting in my OGC apartment which overlooks Riverside, 21st, Jimmy Johns and the downtown skyline, I see Donald right now outside of Barnes & Noble, picking up piles of postcards that I previously witnessed ﬂying out of someone’s window. I see him like this—quietly picking up after us—and am hardly phased. This is just what he does. This is Donald. Banna Kidane reﬂects on his four years Del M. Logeais, Features Editor Last week, on Thursday, April 9, the annual Augsburg Leadership Awards—an event in which a number of students and student organizations are recognized for their leadership for the past academic year on campus and beyond—were hosted in the chapel. Augsburg Day Student Government president Banna Kidane was awarded the highest honor, the Linda Schrempp Alberg Endowed Leadership Award. Linda Schrempp Alberg, whom the award was established in recognition of, served at Augsburg for 19 years, initially as the Director of Residence Life and ﬁnally as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. She died on June 13, 1996 at the age of 44. The family, colleagues, alumni, and ﬁiends of Alberg—“in recognition of her outstanding commitment and exemplary leadership in the field of student affairs during her lifetime,” according to Augsburg’s CAO webpage— ultimately established the award. The requirements for the award, also listed on the CA0 webpage, are, “This award is given annually to an Augsburg senior (by credit) undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life which distinguished the professional life of Linda Schrempp Alberg.” Kidane, acomputer meme major with a minor in management information studies, is originally from Eritrea in East Africa but currently resides in Rosemount, Minn. In an interview, Kidane said that he originally chose Augsburg because of the physician assisting program, but “decided to switch majors before my ﬁrst-year started.” He’s currently involved in the Augsburg Day Student Government, the Pan Afrikan Student Union and the Brotherhood of Successful Scholars. Impressively, he has served as the president of each organization since his sophomore year at Augsburg and claims that he “just loves what these groups bring to Augsburg.” Kidane says the importance of compassion, honesty, transparency, reliability, communication, sympathy, open-mindedness and a desire to remember “where they [leaders] came from” are all very important qualities of a great leader. “The Leadership award means a lot to me. As I was trying to give my speech, all I could see were my parents and how emotional they got. After I saw that, it gave me the time to reﬂect on my four years at Augsburg. I have been able to accomplish a lot but it has been with the help of many of my peers. I was not expecting the award, and that is what made it so sweet,” stated the award winner. “The thing with Augsburg is that they give you many opportunities to develop as a leader, whether that is in your classes, student groups, work or whatever that may be,” Kidane said. “I just happened to take advantage of it when the opportunity was in front of me. I don't think there is one thing that makes me different than any leader on campus. I just like to try and get involved in everything that is available.” After graduation, Kidane plans to work either with United Health Group or Dell in Austin, Texas. He plans, too, to get his MBA a couple of years down the road. “I am excited to graduate and my time here at Augsburg has been a time to remember, there were a lot of ups and downs, but it all worked out at the end. I want to give a shout out to the people who have really supported me at Augsburg; Sagal, Ahmed, Adrian, Vincent, Princeton, Joe, Kyle, Reies, Jay, Nabil, Mama Khadijah and Professor Shana Watters.”
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 19, 2013
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 19, 2013, Page 01
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Search Result: EECHO lllt \ugxliiii; (rillcgt‘ \iurlcnr \ctupapcr Friday, April 19, 2013 Volume CXVX, Issue 20 Minneapolis, Minnesota Valued professor not tenured, investigation underway Jung Pinthar, News Editor Augsburg social work assistant professor Abel Knochel was one of three finalists in a national...
Show moreEECHO lllt \ugxliiii; (rillcgt‘ \iurlcnr \ctupapcr Friday, April 19, 2013 Volume CXVX, Issue 20 Minneapolis, Minnesota Valued professor not tenured, investigation underway Jung Pinthar, News Editor Augsburg social work assistant professor Abel Knochel was one of three finalists in a national search for a tenure-track position in February. Knochel, the only transgendered faculty member on campus. was not hired despite sup- pon from members of the selection committee. Although there were three can- didates for the position. two of whom were ﬂown to Minneapolis and housed for the interview pro- cess, the Dean's Ofﬁce declared the process a “failed search" because "the will of the faculty was unclear." according to the email announcing the results of the search. Saleha Erdmann. a social work graduate student and representa- tive on the tenure—track position selection committee said. “1 can- not think ofa good reason not to hire Abel." According to Erdrriann. the results of closed—door votes are usually delivered shortly after the voting has taken place. which in this case was on Feb. 22. The results were not delivered until March 28. “That process deserves to be questioned.“ said Erdmarin. "Abel's a beloved professor." Erdmann said. And the search for a tenured professor is “an intention- ally diverse search process.“ Erdmann said that she chose Augsburg‘s social work graduate program because of its commit- ment to celebrating diversity. She says that Knochel brings diversity to the department. But. "on merit alone. Abel should stay.” There is concern that the reason Knochel. who prefers the use of the gender neutral pronouns “ze” and “hir.” was not hired due to hir transgendered status, “Even if it isn‘t a matter of transphobia." said co-president of Queer and Straight in Unity Tré Martinez. “the irregularities in the process are worthy of note and need to be addressed." Knochel was offered another year-long contract. hir fourth lim- ited term contract. but turned it down. making this academic year hir last at the college. A national search for a tenure- track position costs the college money. Committee members de- clined to comment on the cost of the search for this position in the social work department. but ac- cording to Joann Moody. author of the book, “Faculty Diversity," a similar search can cost as much as a year's salary for that hired faculty member. Costs involved consider time spent by the seven faculty mem- bers. one staff member and two student representatives who work on the selection committee. The college also pays to ﬂy candidates from across the country and put them in hotels with meals for their stay. But the college did not hire anyone. “it‘s a pretty big waste of re» sources.“ said Erdmann. Emerson Ball. the undergradu- ate student representative on the selection committee. wondered why the college would not hire someone if they spent money on the search. With the college facing a longer term ﬁnancial struggle. the reason the Dean's Ofﬁce may have de» clared ii a failed search is because of the need to tighten the budget. But Erdmann is not convinced. “I don't think it is a budget is- sue." she said. According to Martinez. many students. especially from the LG- BTQlA community. ﬁnd Knochel '5 presence “to be very welcoming." Martinez added that “non-gender- conforming folks have a place in our society." “To see that happen to hir is discouraging. and to hear of the possibilities ofbias is discomfort- ing,“ Martinez said. A group of graduate students has formed to protest the failed search, On Tuesday. members of the group spoke to the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Lori Peterson about the situation. Also this week, the group as- sembled 32 letters written by graduate students. undergraduate students and alumni who found the search to be unjust. These letters were assembled into binders and sent to President Paul Pribbenow. Dean Lori Peterson and the social work faculty, including Nancy Rodenborg. chair of the depan» merit and Christina Erickson. chair ofthe search committee. One ofthe letters was written by Natalie Zeitz. a graduate student “While 1 would hope that there was valid reasoning behind this decision." said Zietz in the ﬁrst paragraph of her letter. “1 cannot even fathom why the department would not jump at the chance to hire Abel for the long term." Another letter was written by Alixandra Nardone. another gradu- ate student. “The MSW program prides itself on diversity and a multicultural focus. It saddens me that Augsburg has lost a faculty member that contributes such an important perspective to this program.“ The search IS currently under investigation by the college. ‘ features EdiEr The top 12 highest paid people at Augsburg are named on the [RS 990 tax forrns for Augsburg as an “exempt organization." The following information accounts forJune 1. 2011 to May 31. 2012. President Paul Pribberiow is the highest paid person at Augsburg with a yearly salary of $277,261. an increase of $15,864 item the previous fiscal year. The document also notes that Pribbenow's house is for personal use but is owned by the college. The second highest paid person is Christine Szaj with a yearly salary of 3177.105. an increase of $2.222. Szaj was the Vice President and Chief of Staff. but is no longer employed with Augs— burg College as her position was eliminated. TM third highest paid person is Jeremy Wells with a yearly salary est salaries on campus ofSl 74.723. an increase of$3.959. Wells was the Vice President ofln— stitutional Advancement. The cur— rent Vice President of 1nstitutional Advancement is Heather Riddle. The fourth highest paid person is Barbara Farley with a yearly salary of$172,130. an increase of $8.771. Farley has left herposition as the Vice President ofAcademic Affairs and Dean ofihe College to become the president of Illinois College. The process to fill her position is underway John Schmit is serving as the Interim Vice President ofAcademic Affairs and Dean ofthe College The ﬁfth highest paid person is Tammy McGee “till a yearly salary of 5166.614. an increase of 355.561. This is a 33.3% from the previous ﬁscal year McGee is the Vice Presideni ofFinanoe and Administration and Chief Finan- cial Ofﬁcer. The sixth highest paid person is Julie Edstrom truth a } early salary N student rganrn' tiolseeltsmenbers ‘ ‘ . TumouganiwionisfumingontbeAuch-rw.@gmlsofdxmmmmmdmgwAugsbmgsmdeni mhnwmamofmmWWMMM' '- _ MaummofdhﬁﬁtyissmmdhmmmmnAm mm Wy‘ lod'l‘heAuyburngoesQI-IIW Formeinformnionor ﬁnnWhMMWWMIWuSmmmlem. of$137.669.anincreaseof$2,614. Edstrom was the Vice President of Enrollment Management. Kim Stone is now the Interim Vice Pres» ident of Enrollment Management, The seventh highest paid person is Leif Anderson with a yearly salary of 5134.893. an increase of $2.764. Anderson is the Vice President and Chief Information Ofﬁcer. The eighth highest paid person is Thomas Morgan with a yearly salary of 5133.103. an increase of $3,377. Morgan is Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Learning. The ninth highest paid person is Mark Engebretson with a yearly salary of5127.583, an increase of $5,016. Engebretson is a professor in the Physics Department. The tenth highest paid person is Rebecca John with a yearly salary of5127.524. an increase of $6.478. John is the Vice President of Marketing and Communication. The eleventh highest paid per- son is Amy Gort Willi a yearly salary of$125.627. (ion, the As- sistant Vice Presrdent and Dean of Undergraduate Ans and Sciences. was not represented on last year's [RS 990 tax form. The twelfth highest paid person is Cassidy Titcomb with a yearly salary of SI 18,420. Titcomb, the Assistant Vice President ofDevel- opment, “’35 also I101 represented on last year‘s [RS 990 lax form. According to the April 12. 2013 Chronicle oingher Education. the average Augsburg Full Professor makes 378.400, The average As- soCiate Professor makes $64,400 The average ASSistant Professor makes 556.800. The average In» structor makes $50,200. This information is public re- cord and is accessrble by staffand faculty through Inside Augsburg under "College Reports " whalepromminginelusionwidtinthegmaterAugsburg ' ' willseektoprommeinclusioaanddisabilityawareness Upcoming Augsburg Events Saturday. April 20 Augsburg Symphony Orchestra (‘oncen Featuring concerto :iriii pcrtur- nianccs Free and open In the public. 3 p.171 . Huwrxlcn Chit/w! Monday. April 22 Student Recital: Mziiihew Kcseley. percussion 8:10 pm. Sit/arm Auditorium Tuesday. April 23 EPEC Summer Send Off Event 6-8 pm. Urnexr/Mortenxen Lawn Wednesday, April IA Pie-Finals Stress Relief .loin CCHP and the therapy dogs from Paws for Learning for prev ﬁnals stress relieftips. I 22 [I .III . Christensen Center Faculty Meeting J'~5 [).II1. Edi! (‘uirimmii Chamber Music Recital Ar High Tea Chamber "Illth groups in per form, music scholarship Winners and donors recognized. and lea for invited guests and donors. Recital tree and open to the public 4 pm. Huvzrilen ('hapel Thursday. April 25 Scenes from American Drama [2 p m. Tjomlimn-Nelmn Them" Student Kaila“ Chris lamb. French horn and Steven Schww. saxophone 5 :30 and 7 pin. Saltlen Auditorium Playwnting Readings 7 pm. bouillon-Nelson Theatre
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 19, 2013, Page 02
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Search Result: N EWS Friday, April 19, 2013 Page 2 New MFA program to bring opportunity to campus Mary Klecker, Stall Writer Augsburg announced the addi- tion of a unique program to the school of graduate studies last spring. Beginning in 2013-14. the college will ofTer a low-residency Master of Fine Arts...
Show moreN EWS Friday, April 19, 2013 Page 2 New MFA program to bring opportunity to campus Mary Klecker, Stall Writer Augsburg announced the addi- tion of a unique program to the school of graduate studies last spring. Beginning in 2013-14. the college will ofTer a low-residency Master of Fine Arts degree (or MFA) in creative writing in addi- tion to the other graduate degrees. Cass Dalglish, English profes- sor and director of the program, said that planning for the MFA started two years ago. “I! grew out of the strong interest we have in creative writing and media writing at the undergraduate level." said [)nlglish "We knew it was time to expand.“ In 2013. tiiurconcentrations will be (illered within the MFA. which is the terminal degree in the ﬁeld. l’uelt concentration will have one mentor working w itli a maximum of live students. to adhere with national standards for mentorship. ('urrent undergraduate Eng— lish professors Cary Waterman. Stephan Clark and Cass Dalglish will mentor in poetry, screenwrit- ing and fiction. respectfully. while mentor Jack El-Hai will join the graduate faculty to mentor crc- alive nonﬁction. Theater professor Sarah Myers will join as the play- writing mentor in 2014. Optional career tracks in publishing. transla- tion and teaching will be added to the MFA in 2014 as well. "The Augsburg MFA is unique because it is interdisciplinary." said Dalglish. "The theater depart- ment will be involved with the playwriting track and the modern languages department will be involved in teaching translation." The MFA has been structured with a low»residency format. another unique aspect that sets it apart from Augsburg‘s other grad- uate programs. Over the course of their study. graduate students will attend three separate 10-day col- loquiums (one per summer) and spend the semesters in between be- ing mentored via distance learning. totaling a two-year experience. When students graduate. they will have completed one long aca- demic paper and one thesis-length work ofpublishable quality within their genre. “Most low-residencies use only online communication for dis- tance learning. but we want to encourage the mentors to connect with students however they are comfortable." said Dalglish, who listed Skype. phone conversations and in-person meetings as possible additions to the semester‘s online components, Dalglish expects the low»resi- dency format will make the pro- gram accessible to working profes- sionals and international fellows. “This way. writers can write within their poetic landscapes." explained Dalglish. “Writers whose work is about the Iron Range can be in the Iron Range as they are earning their degree." So far, the program has already received local. national and inter- national applications. “The low residency program also ﬁts with Augsburg because of our history of catering to non- traditional leamers." said Cary Waterman, poetry mentor, citing the success of the undergraduate Weekend College Program. When students do come togeth- er. Dalglish says the 10-day sum- mer residencies will be “literary festivals.“ These experiences will include morning classes, aﬁemoon workshops and evening readings. which will be open to the public. “They will be immersion ex» periences. like Concordia Lan- guage Villages, except instead of speaking Spanish or French, we'll speak ﬁction and poetry.” said Waterman. The summer 2013 residency will include notable guest au- thors like screenwriter Christina Lazaridi (July 27~28), nonﬁction writer Sue Silverman (July 29-30), poet Ed Bok Lee (July 31-August 1) and ﬁction writer Benjamin Percy (August 2-3). Dalglish believes that the MFA will bring beneﬁts for the under- graduate English program as well. The increase in writers on campus during the summer will expand learning and networking opportu- nities. The publishing track to be added in 2014 will also create a new publishing house on campus. staffed by grad students. The house will hold a national contest to ﬁnd ﬁction and poetry manuscripts, publishing one text per year. “The MFA is an important piece in a university system." said Dal- glish. “We are so work-oriented now. we sometimes forget the hu— man soul. which is what writing brings us back to. This will have an effect on the whole college neighborhood." Remembering Stephen Go Abeni Hill, Staff Writer Professor Stephen “Gabe” Ga- brielsen passed away from Par- kinson‘s d so on the morning of Monday, April 8. He Has 73 years old, Professor Gabrielseu taught music theory and aural skills at Augsburg for ~17 years and “as the chapel organist. He attended Augsburg as an undergraduate. and e 'tied his Bachelor of Arts in music and religion. Atter study- ing organ in (ieriiiaiiy. (labrie .en returned to teach at Augsburg in I963. According to At Star Tribune tir- ttclc “1 1c was ti scholar ofthc Lii~ thertin \\'orld F det'ntion. Professor (itll’tl'lL‘lSCll was an accomplished organist. achieung the status of Fellow of the :\ItlL‘1”1C1|t\ (iiiild of Organists." Gabrielsen has also perfonned and taught in more than 30 states and several countries. Augsburg Music Therapy Pro» fessor Roberta Kagin. who knew Gabrielsen for 39 years. said. “he leaves a huge legacy of students." Kagin and Gabrielsen had oﬁices right next to each other in the mu— sic building. Kagin said. “We were close friends as well as colleagues." When Kugin started working at Augsburg as a teacher. Gabri- c ‘n and his wife \\ ould pro\ ide daycare for her by looking atter her nine-month—old daughter. Gretchen. Among the music department faculty. Gabrielsen “as known as the “pcaeekeeper.” Kagin re» members hiiii for his conﬂict and problem-solung abilities. Her fondest memory of Gabrielsen was how gracefully he shared his passion for the opera with his stu- dents. “Every Saturday afternoon he would listen to opera on NPR.“ Kagin admired how he could make his students excited about his interests ofopera and ballet. Gabrielseu was dedicated to Augsburg and loved Advent Ves- pers. “Even after he had Parkin— son‘s and couldn’t play the organ anymore. he would still stand and greet people at the door." Upon hearing about his death. many of Gabrielsen's former students wrote on the Augsburg Music Alumni Faeebook page. The following are Faeebook posts prot ided by Augsburg Music Pro— fessor Merilee Klemp. "Lots of great music memories front an incredible encyclopedia brielsen of music," Mike Reed said. “RIP, Dr. Gabe!" Nikki Marie Lemire Bodurtha said, “Favorite Memory: ‘Havc I told you today how wonderful you are?!” Gabe would often say this to our classianns in the air and smiling. I will never forget him.“ The college has scheduled a memorial service in Hoversten Chapel for Saturday, April 27. The service will start at noon, but music will be played at 11:30 am, There will be a light reception afterward. According to the Star Tribune obituary. it was stated that instead of sending ﬂowers. Gabrielsen's loved ones and family would like memorials to go to the Dr. Stephen “Gabe” Gabrielsen Memorial Scholarship . Possibly Sarah Mueller, Staff Writer Augsburg Student .~\cti\ities Council. :\ ‘-\C. will be putting on this year Spring Fest this Saturda \pril It). It might be the Spring s ﬁnal year. According to ASAC et ent plan» iter Johnna Warner. “This year trim be the ﬁnal year for Spring F . because in the past few years. attendance to th's ex ent ths been dropping. and it is a costly e\ em to plan.“ Spring Fest is the second—largest studentbrganized e\ em on cam— pus, the first being the All-Nighter January. Over the last few years. the exents haye included Spring Fest's lost carnit als and all—day concerts. This year. howewr. ASAC is try- ing something a little ditferent. In an attempt to increase at» tendancc and get a \ariet} of stu» dents in\ olted. this year‘s Spring Fest aeti\ities and games will be a competition between ditlerent organizations on campus. Any or- ganization can register to compete 1s a team including sports teams, student groups and Restdence Life ﬂoors. The first three teams will be awarded prizes ofSlDOO. S750 and $500. The e\ ents are "designed to not only be physical. but mentally challenging. Our goal with this ment is to have a fun, end of the year type community acttv it} and celebration.“ said Warner. Acti\ ities are as follow 5: Scav— enger Hunt. Eagle Egg Relay. Karaoke. Are You Smarter Than a First Year (trivia). Tug-O—War. Inﬂatable Obstacle Course and a 3—Point Shootout. .-\ll of these e\ents Will take place inside Si Melby Hall. “We were hoping to ha\ e an out- door da) ofgames. Howexer. due to the weather. we are ha\ing all ofthe actn tties this year uidoors," said Wamer. Other challenges to the planning committee include the tradition of this weekend. "[Spring Fest] happens to fall on a weekend synonymous with year substance and drug use, and other popular events that the student body participates in or attends. including the Soﬁball Tournament hosted by Athletics," These above activities aren‘t all Spring Fest 2013 has to of- fer. There will be a concert that at ening in the commons in Chris- tensen Center aﬁer the competition is done. The local bands that are performing are Metasota. Culture Cr} Wolf. Sean Evenson & The Pocket Change and Greg Grease. Each Augsburg student may bring one guest. and the doors open at 9 pm. Augsburg'ivti ' College Echo Spring 2013 Editor-1M Shiet‘ Becca Andersen News Editor Jenny Pinthier . Sports Editor Paul Hnllgren Opinions Editor Kesarig Olsen A&E Editor Brianna Olson—Carr Features Editor Kacie Lucchini Layout Editor Joe Volcracka Copy Editor Naomi Seboldt Faculty Adviser Boyd Koehler Managing Editor Anya Cleaver Advertising Manager Thomas Spargo 731 let Avenue 5, CB 148 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 E-mail echo@augsburg.edu Phone (612) 330-1102 Tips echotips@gmail.com Fax (612) 330-1666 The Augsburg Echo is pub» lished each Friday ~ except during vacation periods and holidays — by the students of Augsburg College. Opinions expressed in the Echo are those of the authors and do not necessarily reﬂect those of the supporting staff, administra« tion. faculty. alumni/a2 or the remainder of the students. The Echo does not necessar- ily promote the products or services it advertises. Advertise- ments can be placed in the Erlm by contacting the advertising manager. Submissions'are welcome and can be sent to echo@augsburg. edu. All submissions should be between 500-700 words and accompanied by the writer's name and contact information. All submissions become the property of the Echo and all subject to revision. The Echo reserves the right to edit submitted material became of space limitations, rtpctilivc subject matter, libelous content or any other mson the editors' deem Watc' , PrimedbyPrimGpr onmcycledpqter.
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 19, 2013, Page 03
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Search Result: SPORTS Friday, April 19, 2013 Page 3 Paul’s porting solute induqltireiséérifedtl Alright everyone. this is it— my last Echo issue (barring some last- minute class failures. ofcourset. lt‘s time to say goodbye to a column that has given me lots of space for venting and opinion- sharing over the...
Show moreSPORTS Friday, April 19, 2013 Page 3 Paul’s porting solute induqltireiséérifedtl Alright everyone. this is it— my last Echo issue (barring some last- minute class failures. ofcourset. lt‘s time to say goodbye to a column that has given me lots of space for venting and opinion- sharing over the last two years. especially in the realms ofnational stories and the stories about our often lackluster Minnesota sports squads. lt‘s been quite refreshing. Well. for me. at least; maybe not you. My primary goal throughout my two years as sports editor at the Echo has been to deliver the Augsburg sports news to the news- paper ‘5 readers. I have always held the view that one cannot tell the whole story ofAugsburg College without referencing the successes of our athletes and teams. espe- cially considering that about half of the student body participates in sports. lt's been quite an exciting ride when it comes to Augsburg sports during my time here as sports editor. The wrestling team ﬁnished in second place at the national tour- nament in the 201 l-l2 campaign, and heavyweight Chad Johnson has won two consecutive national championships, with his senior season yet to come next year. Aynon Scott took the MlAC by storm in the air and on the ground in his ﬁrst year as theAuggie quar— terback this fall. Sprinter Ashley Carney ran the fastest indoor 60-meter dash in the MlAC this spring and won her . .._,a second consecutive indoor MlAC title in that event. Pitcher Tanner Oakes threw a no-hitter in the spring of 20 l 2 and was named to the d3baseball.com national team of the week for his efforts. Centerﬁelder Bri Dorale be- came Augsburg soﬁball's all-time hits leader this spring when she recorded her 179th career knock, These arejust a few ofthe nota» ble spons ey ents and aceomplish- ments that we ha\e been lucky enough to print here at the Echo over the last couple ofyears. Lllltl really. there is not enough space to mention them all again here \\ hen the sports section has tunied to reporting national stories (and \\ hen it is not ﬁlling the licho pages with a series of gripes and criticisms of Minnesota sports). we hay c had the chalice to address a number of Signiﬁcant national headlines. The Jerry Sandusky ﬁasco that shocked and horriﬁed not only the sports world but the tyorld of national news a year ago is tin- doubtedly the foremost national sports stoiy that has gone to print during my time as editor. perhaps approached only by former Ktll‘lsds City linebacker Joyan Belchcr's murder-stiieidc earlier this year But we hate had a chance to report :1 numberofpositiy c stories. too. Adrian Peterson won the NFL M\'l’ award following a brutal AC1. tcar. The Minnesota Lynx won a WNBA championship. We celebrated the 65th anniyer- sary oflack'ie Robinson breaking baseball‘s racial barrier. And the Twins . well. at least the l\\lll.\ hay eit‘t lost all oftheii' games in the last couple y cars touc inoic tttl‘ for the road). But before I say .iiiythnig clsc. l must make clear that J“ L'tlllt‘l can he only it\ good .is lit\ or her stall' [)at id \'.ttiiitlt‘t's .iittl ilic |.itc addition. Ry.in \liitdci. |i.i\ t' lwcu lll\:llllt|l‘lC this you ll\.ll\k\ \t‘|\ much to you both lhziye one l.isi tlionglit i'cgaiiliug the futuic ofthe spoils \L't'lltlll hole at the l'cho I would likc to soc the sports column bccoiuc llli‘ly‘ intt-i at'tiye \\ tilt its .uidieut’t‘ lt lk'tltlt'i\ could sciitl responses to .lllltlt’\ to the lien spnpci ‘s cin.itl [t‘tlltt .i atigsbiirg etliil oi to thc ciii.ii| oi the editoi. then he could t‘x‘tlmps bcgiii sonic hllltlr\|lililt'tl .iiyn Illt‘llls tor lllt‘dll'spllllt'tl th.ii might licokiiy \\ itli new you 's ctli tot l. t\l .it the \ cry |c.ist opt-n soint' dialogue ht'toecii the \k‘t'lltill And its rciidcts I think that lltls L’tttlitl only ltclp cngagc both the \\lllL‘ls and their audience Finally. th.iuk you to lllt' l t'lltl statl'. lieccu Andersen and the out- and only Boyd Koehlcr for this opportunity and your endless sup port. And thank you to the readers. too lt has been a pleasure to In Ill}! you tlic sports news State of Pmljutindgrs.5'¢iiwgt;r I write this among tough times for Minnesota spons. Of the four professional sports teams we have to our name here in the Twin Cities. only one ofthem has solid potential and IS looking forward to a potentially deep run into the playoﬁ‘s. I‘m talking. of course. about the Wild. With the big names signing this offseason. and a solid. former all-star added to the mix at the trade deadline this year. hopes and anticipation are as high as can be. Although they have been slumping somewhat as of late. they are still very much in the playoff picture and with a few more wins will clinch a playoﬁ berth for [he ﬁrst time in four years. This would be huge for Wild fans. being some of the more testy in the NHL. Considering we were a favorite to win the cup before the season started (granted that was before the outrageous streak by the Chicago Blackhaw ks. w ho are now the heavy fay ontes . there is huge pressure on the “lld to not only make the playoﬂ‘s. but to make a serious “cup bid.“ The Timberwoly esyust ﬁnished up yet mother season of disap- Minneso pointment. missing the playoffs for the 10th year in a row. dating back to the Keyin Garnett era. lt‘s a hard life to be a Timber- wolves fan. espectally when this season was built up as supposedly one of the most promising sea- sons in a long time. with Kevin love. Ricky Rubio. Luke Ridnour and the "talents" of weak-kneed Brandon Roy. I wrote in an anicle earlier this year that said the Woltes‘ season would be made or broken by in» juries. and lo and behold. Kenn Lote was out with an injury for basically the whole year Brandon Roy's knees gaye out after what felt like a game and a half Chase Budtnger missed the majority of the season. Simply put. it w asyiusi a badyear for iniuri lnytul'lL‘: are impossible to plan for. but it w as clear that the team needs to \\ ork on its depth for neti season The Vikings. who needed to do some serious work this otl‘season failed to do so. Granted they did get an aging receiyer and an in- credibly mediocre back up quar- terback who could. arguably. be better than their starter. lgnonng the fact that there hate beeh maior holes left on both the defenstt‘e and otTensiye side of ti Sports the football. the Vikings will be a factor. no matter what. because of one man: Adrian Peterson. It is impossible to predict just when he will erupt for huge yards. but it is safe to say that be will do it at least three or four times a game (and that's low-balling). Having a weapon at your dis- posal will make your team a con- stant threat. so if Ponder can create enough ofan offensive ﬂow with Greg Jennings and the rest of the receiying corps. the Vikings have a deﬁnite chance to be successful. The Twins are off to another sloppy start. which is heartbreak- ing for fans. With a beautiful star dtum. players such as Joe Mauer. Justin Momeau and Josh Wiling- bani. it is impossible to tell why they ‘ye had such a lack ofsuccess in recent years. There IS. how ever. plenty ot‘time to get things turned around. and with one of the best managers in Twins history. it is hopeful that they w ill. As this is the ﬁnal issue of the year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my loyal readensi. and anyone who sup- ports the Augsburg Echo. I look fotw ard to wnting much more nest year. and bringing all ofyou to the edges of your seats w ith fascmat- ing articles. 7M: der/ Contribolor When we are young. we alw ay s dream of growtng up, But as we get older. we pray for a little more ‘ time just to be a kid. With every time we lace tip the cleats. hit the court. due in the pool or set foot on the track. we get to be a kid ugain. ll oiin for a moment, We all know that. eyentually. our athletic ctiiecrs hate to come to an end. and to ttul Augsburg seniors. we must say our ﬁnal goodbyes. The Augsburg Itlttll recruiting class has CkptrtcttLCd \tlLLL'\\ from the moment they stepped on campus. eollecntely w inning 47‘) games in their four years lhcrc are numerous dCCttlllDllslllltL‘ltls for which these athletes should be proud. and there are more y ei to be achieyed by our sllllv'dL'lIH.‘ spring sports teams Here areyiusia tcw oi the many we could mention The Augsburg men's basketball seniors made the \1IAL playotls three out oftheir four seasons The women's soccer seniors nearly brought homea HIM play» othitle this fall. ﬁnishing second after a grueling play oils The seniors on the football team et ol\ed the program from a middle of the pack squad to a thampion- Wins ship contender, leztying .i icynty that will he tell in lllt‘ coining yous us the team continues to hinic in more and more talent illtc \ollcyh.ill seiiittis iicic .i part ofn u inning lt‘dltl c\ ciy you and they tonipctcd Ill lllL' \ll \t playolls to ice dining thcit LillL't’l\ And last but not least, the sciiiuis on the \\rcs|liiig tt:.iui tttiiiitliuieti to it l)1\ision lll national tlltilll|tl onslin in the Ztttl‘lrltl st’ttsttlt .nnt tniislicd in the top It: tuith unison \lllL'L‘ lltcy \scrc llltllL' Ih.iii in‘t .tui llL‘ls tliuugli XLtttssllwlttmttl iht graduating tluss ttl Jill t‘ lltl 'LL'lt looked it: .is le’uduh iiiciul~ illi‘i iulciiit-dels \yhtthttyc slittItctl .«imt it truly means to he an ‘tuttgu: l ruin the \Plht‘\ ll) willc‘mnh to the liiiisli lute ill the NH U ‘ltt country chanipinnship- twin tltt' buI/cr healers thlccs in nit M littlc goals. and llttlll [ht lll tl.‘ :t t oi the year to the this: out ll’d\t.‘ \A'dltltrd Hut ail-nous h. eyerytliing on the lane and it. maroon and gray A: much as the, tits, haw. dreadedtliuseca lltttllillt‘,’ nuts or that extra scl til pond. ing. they wit be missed ’«nu l r,.‘ niaii'. til them would go thitiuuz. a tutti l'ltt-IL‘ Just to winpett fut. lllllt: longer
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