AS113 FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 l’AG Ii 6 Review: Lego Batman isn’t afraid to poke fun JACOB VAN HOUTAN, STAFF WRITER “The Lego Batman Mov— ie” is a satirical story about the superhero Batman who juggles the responsibilities of fighting crime with a new commissioner and his newly adopted son.... Show moreAS113 FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 l’AG Ii 6 Review: Lego Batman isn’t afraid to poke fun JACOB VAN HOUTAN, STAFF WRITER “The Lego Batman Mov— ie” is a satirical story about the superhero Batman who juggles the responsibilities of fighting crime with a new commissioner and his newly adopted son. Batman here has a gravelly voice brilliantly performed by Will Arnett. His comedic voice talent fits this story well because he al— lows the character to point out the silliness of Batman. The rest of the supporting cast is fantastic as well. Mi- chael Cera’s voice lends itself to the character of Robin. He plays it very fast and is a very innocent character. He is just so sweet that his char- acter plays a great foil to the very serious Batman. Zach Galifianakis voices The Joker in this film. He does a good job with some great material that examines his relationship with Batman. Rosario Daw— son and Ralph Fiennes round out the main cast as Commis— sioner Barbara Gordon and Alfred respectively. What is so funny about this film is just how the writ— ers and characters play with the world involving Batman. Like “Deadpool,” the film is self-referential to not only itself, but other versions of Batman, but it still feels like a Lego movie. The varied cast of villains used in this film are hilarious and includes many obscure characters that even the hardcore comic book fans might not know. What is also great about this film is that it works as a character study on Bat- man. It isn’t something that is groundbreaking or revolu- tionary, but it does analyze Batman and Bruce Wayne in- The Gage Family Art Gal- lery in OGC is showcasing an exhibition by Kate Roberts now through Sunday, Feb. 26. “Bowing” is an unfired clay display that questions the con- sequences between nature and man. It explores the endless cycle of nature and humanity: nature bares life then takes it away, humanity resists and in the end nature has the final say. In Robert’s artist statement, she states, “My practice is a meditation on time and its depth to understand how they tick. It focuses on the fact that Batman is ajerk and he has to learn about what it means to be a family again. The biggest problem for the film is that it does not live up to “The Lego Movie.” The CONNIE KLIPPEN, STAFF WRITER role in the decay of objects and memories.” She is inspired by historical objects, architecture and personal relationships. Roberts uses many different labor intensive processes to create her sculptures includ- ing drawing, constructing and weaving. Something in her artist state— ment stuck out to me: “I create work to find the beauty and the unrest in this temporal state.” In this case, “temporal” means, “Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs.” As a learning artist myself, I of— ten find myself using the same practice. Hanging from a parallel line of clear strings, unfired clay looks as though it is slowly fall— ing to the ground. In the gra— ciously detailed patterns of this exhibition, I feel as though my eye traces the lines slowly and thoughtfully, trying to get in- side the artist’s head. The room is dark except for a few lights focusing directly on the piece, film is still really good, but it just never reaches the heights of its predecessor. The film also beats you over the head with its themes. Characters usually state outright what they are thinking and feeling so you never feel surprised by anything anyone is going to I II do. The film is still an enjoyable ride, though. The animation is still distinct and very fluid, and like “The Lego Movie,” everything is designed to look ‘ like Legos. “The Lego Bat- man Movie” isjust very good. It might not be the most com- plex and groundbreaking film I have seen, but it creates a great character study of the titular hero. It’s smart, funny and enjoyable for people of all ages. I would recommend checking it out. “Bowing” reflects on life’s restlessness drawing attention to the only sculpture. Through the references of nature and cycles in Robert’s statement, I have an idea that the sculpture may be portray- ing a timeline. The different paths representing the ups and downs of life as well as the growth and connections we make in our time on earth. The unfired clay makes a con- nection with nature in my own mind; there is something very organic about the medium. Show less
OPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17, 2017 PAGE 9 Muslim ban is direct attack LAYLA ALI, CONTRIBUTOR What do you get when you put a man with zero political experience and surround him by men? A Muslim ban. On Jan. 27, President Trump signed an executive order banning Muslim immi- grants of seven countries... Show moreOPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17, 2017 PAGE 9 Muslim ban is direct attack LAYLA ALI, CONTRIBUTOR What do you get when you put a man with zero political experience and surround him by men? A Muslim ban. On Jan. 27, President Trump signed an executive order banning Muslim immi- grants of seven countries from entering the United States. His controversial Executive Order (E0) was written and overseen by a small group of people from Trump’s camp without much legal backing. Not only is this EO uncon- stitutional, but also a failed attempt to end domestic ter- rorism, considering the fact that there were no terrorist at— tacks coming out of the seven banned countries post-9/ ll. Trump and his defenders from the conservative media claim that this is not a ban targeting Muslims or Islam, but there is a mountain of evi- dence saying otherwise. The After years of protests against police brutality, rates of hate crimes against Mus- lims have risen drastically af- ter Trump’s nomination and inauguration. A lot of people, myself included, have always tried hard to figure out what it is that I could do to make sure that this hate is not al- lowed in my corner of the world. That is why I decided to learn about what I can do to be an ally. ban excludes people living in these seven banned countries that are considered a religious minority. All seven countries are Muslim—dominant, so pretty much anyone who is not Muslim is welcome to en- ter the United States. If you’re Emirates were excluded from the ban, although the majority of terrorists involved in 9/11 were citizens hailing from these countries. Why would nations that actually pose a threat to the United States be left out of a ban that’s meant ‘94s a Somali Muslim-American and as a human being, I will not sit quietly while Trump and his camp try to decide the fate of innocent refugees based on their own twisted a Muslim from one of these seven countries, then tough luck. As we all know, not every Muslim-dominant coun- try was included in this ban. Countries like Saudi Ara- bia, Egypt and United Arab ideologies.” to put a stop to domestic ter- rorism? It all comes down to Trump’s business ties to the excluded countries. After all, he is a businessman. The fact that he would put his business before national security is con- _Being an ally takes work GABRIEL BENSON. OPINIONS EDITOR The first step to being an ally, something that is impor- tant in all aspects of life, is just to listen. Listening to people who have different points of View, or just listening to peo- ple who have had different experiences in life than you have is incredibly important to growing as a person. No two people in life have the exact same life experience, so listening to others is para- mount in learning about the broad spectrum of lives lived on our planet. Another aspect of being an ally in a hateful atmosphere is just to recognize one’s own privilege. When confronted with one’s own privilege, I have seen a lot of people push back against the idea that, be- cause of traits that they had no say in, they get some perks in life that they did not earn. Some people will claim that they cannot possibly be privi- cerning, but not at all surpris- ing. Trump’s religious discrimi- nation masked as a protec- tive measure for the United States brings his ignorance and racism to light. Going CH of Trumps logic, if a Muslim— dominant nation is not making him money, then it is a threat to national security even if it is not actually a threat. As for the folks from the judicial branch that oppose his ban, he will be “seeing them in court.” While this whole thing unfolds, you can find millions of Americans protesting this unjust and irrational decision. As a Somali Muslim—Amer- ican and as a human being, I will not sit quietly while Trump and his camp try to decide the fate of innocent refugees based on his own twisted ideologies. leged, since they still experi- ence struggle and have issues. The best way of explaining it that I have found is that privilege isn’t something that one actively feels; it is just the absence of oppression. After hearing that, I have been able to recognize that there are a lot of things that are given to me as a straight, white man that attends a private college in the United States that are not the result of work that I Show less
SPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 4 KRISITAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR The Highlights Jacobs to Augustana for first HC gig t h JACOBS PICTU RED WITH AUGSBU RC VOLLEYBALL TEAM Pl-[OTO BY DAN STON ER After helping to guide the Auggie v01- leyball team to an undefeated MIAC regular season, Assistant... Show moreSPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 4 KRISITAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR The Highlights Jacobs to Augustana for first HC gig t h JACOBS PICTU RED WITH AUGSBU RC VOLLEYBALL TEAM Pl-[OTO BY DAN STON ER After helping to guide the Auggie v01- leyball team to an undefeated MIAC regular season, Assistant Coach and As— sistant Athletic Director Jennifer Jacobs has been hired as the head coach for the Sioux Falls-based Augustana University. Jacobs spent five seasons behind the Augsburg bench, helping the staff reach two national titles and win three MIAC championships. In addition, thirteen players earned all-MIAC and seven made All-American teams. As a player, Jacobs starred for MSU- Mankato, where she was awarded All- North Central College honors four times. She would eventually move on to coach as assistant volleyball coach at Rich- field and a head coach at Harding High School in St. Paul. She also served as an assistant at Mankato in 2004. Since 2014, Jacobs has also filled the role of assistant athletic director, leading causes that include a variety of respon- sibilities from inclusion to overseeing the Student Athlete Advisor Committee (SAAC). Jacobs takes over an Augustana volley- ball program who went 27—6 and earned a berth in the 2016 NCAA D-H tourna- ment. Sonnek, Auggie’s have shot at first Rebbeca Sonnek continued her excellent play in the opener before the Auggie offense slipped a bit in the second game and the two teams walked away with a split in the second to last weekend of MIAC play. REBBECA SONNEK PICTURED A BOVE PHOTO BY: CYNDl NIGHTENGALE Facing 29 shots, Sonnek added to her his— toric goaltending season, earning her MI- AC—leading thirteenth win. Sonnek’s .949 save percentage is tops among MIAC goal— ies; while her 1.17 goals against—average and .722 winning percentage are both second— best in the conference. Goals by Danielle Heitkamp, Emily Ach and Megan Robert- son helped Sonnek’s performance stand up and take a hard fought 3-0 victory. The second game saw a reversal of for- tunes for the two team’s respective offenses and defenses. The Tommies outshot the Auggies 31-17 and built up a 4-0 lead by the half way point in the second period. Goals by Robertson and Darby Lindgren brought the score to within 4-2, but that would be the end result for the Auggies. The split locks the five MIAC teams into the playoffs with the possibility of movement in the final weekend. Augsburg sits at second place with 24 points, one behind Gustavus’s 25 and two ahead of Concordia’s 22. Augs- burg takes on St. Ben’s this weekend, a team outside of the five-team playoff bracket. Auggie men splash St. Mary’s out the gym #2 COLLIN OLMSCHEID PICTURED ABOVE Pl-IOTO BY KEVIN I-IEALY The Auggies men’s basketball team man- aged to improve to 8-10 in MIAC play with an 88-71 win over St. Mary’s behind 25 points from Collin Olmschied and double figures from Nick Sabatke, Kevin McKier- nan and Richie Perea, In a tightly contested first half, the Aug- gies traded shots with the Cardinals. The Auggies shot 4-8.3 percent from the field and 60 percent from beyond the arc in the first half and finished with a close 40-37 lead. The second half saw the Auggies come out roaring on a 21-6 run that put them up by as many as 19 points. St Mary’s was un- able to overcome that lead and eventually fell to the flurry of Augsburg shots. With the win, Augsburg keeps slight playoff hopes alive. With games against St. Olaf and Macalester remaining on the schedule, Augsburg currently sits behind Hamline, Concordia and St. Olaf for the fifth spot in the conference playoffs and has a chance of making it into the field with two big wins. The Auggies will face off against Maca— laster at home on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. after this issue goes to print and then will take on St. Olaf in Northfield for the regular season finale on Saturday, Feb. 19. Show less
NEWS FRIDAYJ’EBRUARY [7, 2017 PAGli 3 Dr. Finney continued... complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees. The aim of her work and the convocation was to devel- op greater cultural competen- cy within environmental or— ganizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their... Show moreNEWS FRIDAYJ’EBRUARY [7, 2017 PAGli 3 Dr. Finney continued... complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees. The aim of her work and the convocation was to devel- op greater cultural competen- cy within environmental or— ganizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of differ- ence and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmen- tal issues and determine poli— cy and action. Making a guest appear- ance is nothing new for Dr. Finney. She has appeared on the Tavis Smiley show, MS- NBC, NPR and has been interviewed for numerous newspapers and magazines. Along with public speaking, writing and consulting, she serves on the U.S. National Jewish Federation offers fellowship to students The Minneapolis Jew- ish Federation has opened Augsburg students that, if accepted, would allow students to take a one-day trip to Washing- ton D.C. and visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Muse- um. This opportunity is free of cost. The Federation is an orga— applications to nization that works to con- tinue Jewish religious tra- ditions in the Minneapolis area and create a rich Jew— ish community in the face of past persecution, caused by the Nazi regime as an act of ethnic cleansing. The Fellowship oppor- tunity is open to Augsburg students, provided the ap— plicant has a 3.0 grade point average or higher, is a soph- omore or above and at least one more year left on cam- pus. The fellowship’s applica- tion site explains the origin of its funds. The grant is _ ABBY TETZLAFF, NEWS EDITOR available by the generos- ity of Peder Alfred Friiso, a Norwegian who died in 2014‘. Though himself a Christian, Friiso recognized the unjust persecution of the Jews by the Nazis and other states, including Norway. The fellowship was estab- lished after his death. The application for the fellowship is open until Tuesday, Feb. 28, and stu- dents who receive the grant will be notified by Friday, March 10. Parks Advisory Board that is working to assist the National Park Service in engaging in relations of reciprocity with As a national spokesperson, she is part of The Next 100 Coali- tion' "a first-of-its-kind coali— diverse communities. tion of civil rights, environ- mental justice, conservation and community leaders from around the country who have put together a vision state- ment and policy document on diversity and public lands during the former Obama Administration. Her first book “Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Re- lationship of African Ameri- cans to the Great Outdoors” was released in 2014. Augsburg NatiVC Amefi’egan Film Sel’iCs 2091:; RED POWER ENERGY i KJSLILI tJIIfiJn'IHmLIi-Ulang Him lamb MHw'i-W. ' ' Muluiwntv" IM. upfljnm «EWILflcansmll n-deplh paw-Inn i";.w$nnlm Ii'hmlnte Hum (amplva- .|.I.-- ..+ Miler-“n rmi-un mammh‘u—Ih haw r.ala..l.m-,.-t5-u-- Lad-eh. Wednesdag, March 8 Racepb'on: 6:I5 — 6:45 P m. I Screeningflp m. mahflu—Aamuu Augsbuu'stlcgc, Sahcnm Auditorium mmde Meta-in: Iii-w} nu- n.- “W- quy-«h WW- Show less
SPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17,2017 PAC Ii 5 Auggies, Tommies enter final week tied for first he men’s hockey team split a cru- cial series against MIAC rival St. Thomas this past weekend. The Auggies were in full control of the first game before dropping the second in a shootout. The Auggies traveled... Show moreSPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17,2017 PAC Ii 5 Auggies, Tommies enter final week tied for first he men’s hockey team split a cru- cial series against MIAC rival St. Thomas this past weekend. The Auggies were in full control of the first game before dropping the second in a shootout. The Auggies traveled to St. Thomas Ice Arena to play the first game of the series against another opponent near the top of the conference leader- board. The Auggies had full com- mand of the first two periods as they built a 4-0 lead mid- way through the second pe— riod. Drew Anderson opened the scoring with a goal from Evan Hesse and Eric Brenk in the first period. The team scored their next three goals in under four minutes as Corbin Chapman, Dylan — RYAN MOORE, MANAGING EDITOR Meier and Brenk all netted goals in the second period. However, the game would not end without the Tommies battling back in the second and third periods, scoring three goals to cut the lead to one. Thomas Williams cut the Auggies’ lead to one as he scored on a power-play in the middle of the third period. In the final six seconds of the game Nate Flynn would bury an empty-net goal to put the Auggies back up by two and seal the game. Flynn has been the leading goal scorer for the team this year. In addition to the win, that Friday also saw Augsburg, St. Thomas and St. Mary’s all clinching playoff berths for the five-team MIAC playoff. The following night, the Auggies looked to protect the Ed as they hosted St. Thom— as. Unfortunately, the Aug- gies would lose a close game in a shootout to the Tommies. The first two periods of the contest were all offense for both teams, as eleven goals were scored in total by the two teams. Brenk scored two goals in the second period to add to the scoring barrage. After a four-point series against the Tommies, Brenk was named MIAC Men’s Hockey Athlete of the Week. The Auggies held a one goal lead heading into the final pe- riod of regulation; however, the Tommies struck quickly tying the game just over two minutes into the period. Neither team would score for the remainder of regula- tion. The two teams headed into a tense overtime period, but neither team would score despite several chances. St. Thomas gained the bonus point for the standings as Charlie Donlin scored the only goal of the shootout. Chis Nuth, Paul Soubry, Chapman and Flynn all contributed goals in the contest, and both teams ended up pulling their starting goalies as they each allowed six goals. Both teams will enter the fi- nal weekend of regular season play tied for first place in the conference standings. There- fore, the Auggies final series against the Johnies of SJU will be of the utmost impor- tance for playoff seeding. UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Friday, Februan 17 Men’s Track & Field at University of Minnesota Snowshoe Open 3:30 p.m. lVIinneapolis, MN Women’s Ice Hockey vs College of Saint Benedict 7:00 p.m. Minneapolis, MN Men’s Ice Hockey at Saint John’s University 7:00 p.m. St. Cloud, MN Wrestling at University of VVlsconsin-Stevens Point 7:00 p.m. Stevens Point, WI Saturday, Februan 18 Women’s Track & Field at University of Minnesota Parent’s Day Open 10:00 am. lVIinneapolis, lVIN Men’s Track & Field at St. Olaf College Tostrud Classic 10:30 am. Northfield, MN Women’s Basketball at St. Olaf College 1:00 p.m. Northfield, MN For more irflrmation about Augsburg College athletics, players and upcoming events please visit: athletics.augsburg.edu Show less
FEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 11 Being a survivor under the new administration ASHLEY PARENT, CONTRIBUTOR The Sexual Misconduct Awareness Team (SMART) realizes that many things Don— ald Trump has said surround— ing women and sexual miscon- duct are hurtful and may have negative effects... Show moreFEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 11 Being a survivor under the new administration ASHLEY PARENT, CONTRIBUTOR The Sexual Misconduct Awareness Team (SMART) realizes that many things Don— ald Trump has said surround— ing women and sexual miscon- duct are hurtful and may have negative effects throughout his presidency. We have noticed his actions and words negatively af— fecting survivors and SMART wants to provide a safe place for anyone to talk about these feelings by welcoming all to SMART meetings. We would also like to give readers a trigger warning, as Trump’s ideologies and the con- cept of Trump being president may cause distress. The term “rape culture” was coined in the 1970s to describe the ways society normalizes sexual violence. For example, blaming the victim and not hold- ing the perpetrator accountable. This is still the world we live in. During Trump’s campaign, he was accused of perpetrating rape culture through statements he made in videos that were leaked regarding how he treats women and volatile acts he ad- mits he has committed. It seems as if he is being re- warded for his actions, and this is harmful for survivors. The way Trump treats these serious situations could make survivors scared to report, leave the house, fight back and stand up for what they believe. A woman on Twitter wrote, “Every sexual assault survivor just watched their worst night- mare come true.” “If you want to understand why rape culture is alive in the USA, it’s because Trump can admit to sexaul assault and still get millions of votes.” Another woman Tweeted. Survivors know that rape cul- ture existed long before Trump, but now the leader of our coun— try says things like, “grab ‘em by the pussy,” and that girls can be “too ugly to be assaulted.” Recently, Donald Trump has created a blueprint that calls for eliminating the Office of Com- munity Oriented Policing Ser— vices, Violence Against Women Grants and the Legal Services Corporation and for reduc- ing funding for its Civil Rights and its Environment and Natu- ral Resources divisions. These grants fund most, if not all, shel- ters and places that help victim- survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. As a result of this election and the recent inauguration, survi- vors have taken action. Practice self-care. Find ways to resist violence and hatred, call it out as you are able. Teach these lessons to our generation and the next generation. Get involved, institutionally and in large-scale, and reach out and know your resources. The Center for Well— ness and Counseling (CWC) is a great on-campus resource, The Aurora Center located on the UMN East Bank campus, Seuxal Violence Center and Cornerstone Advocacy Services are off-campus sexual assault and domestic violence resources. HOROSCOPES Taurus April 20-May 20: Now is the time to tackle even your most outrageous project, as the Sun powers through aquarius and your tenth house of achievement, anything is possible. Gemini May 21- June 20: As the Sun spends five final days in Aquarius and your candid ninth house this week it is now a perfect time to speak up. Tell them how you really feel, Gemini. Focus your energies on more constructive conversation and lead with an open heart. Cancer June 21-July 22: If you’ve been working hard as a lone wolf now is the time to take a step back and delegate. Aquarius season loves a team victory. Keep fueling mind and body and put in work this week. Leo july 23- Aug 22: Pair- ing is caring this week#and not just because St. Valentine is still in town. Until Friday, the Sun lingers in Aquarius and your seventh house, blessing partnerships of every manner. Virgo Aug 23-Sept 22: If you haven’t already started crushing your health goals for 2017, get rolling now. Feeling sluggish? Get some fresh air and a tasty snack. And if a healthy relationship is on your radar pursuing that is definite— ly not out of the question. Libra Sept 23 — Oct 22: Dress the part of the star you’d like to play this week, and then bring what you learn from this into the future. Finesse your image by finding what makes you stand out from the crowd. Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21: This is the week to call your- self to action. Is your current living situation up to par? Make sure you’re creating an environment where you can reach your full potential. Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21: If you don’t already feel connected to the local com- munity it’s time to take some initiative. Putting down some roots will help make you feel a little more centered. Capricorn Dec 22:/an 1.9: Work may seem tedious in moments but stay focused. Your diligence is required to get past the hump. All the little things add up to big achieve— ments. Don’t lag this close to spring break, stay strong until the finish. Aquarius Jan 20—Feb 18: We’re in the final lap of Aquarius season which means there’s still time to treat your- self. Don’t disregard the hopes and dreams you have for your— self, nothing is more important than your own happiness. Pisces Feb 19—March 20: You’re a sensitive soul, and the intensity of world events has no doubt been weighing heavily on your heart. Quiet- ing your mind is a must if you want to keep the fear monster at bay. If you haven’t been meditating regularly, start a practice this week. Show less
THE ECHO AUGSBURG COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17.2017 ' MINNEAPOLIS, MN ‘ ISSUE 14 ' VOLUME CCXXII _ SMART sends your crush a Crush % V:Day_ Augsburg’s Sexual Mis- conduct Awareness-Raising Team (SMART) teamed up with EP!C and The Women’s Resource Center to present Crush Week from... Show moreTHE ECHO AUGSBURG COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17.2017 ' MINNEAPOLIS, MN ‘ ISSUE 14 ' VOLUME CCXXII _ SMART sends your crush a Crush % V:Day_ Augsburg’s Sexual Mis- conduct Awareness-Raising Team (SMART) teamed up with EP!C and The Women’s Resource Center to present Crush Week from Monday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 16. The campaign, a Crush for your crush, allowed students to purchase a Crush soda in Christensen Center for one dollar. Students could also attach words of appreciation and encouragement for their loved one. The campaign promoted all kinds of healthy relationships during Valen- tine’s Day week, whether they be romantic, friendship or even family. “We think that healthy re- lationships can be fulfilled in any area of your life,” Zoe Tranter, board member of SMART said. “Whether [the relationship] is platonic, a gal pal or family, by doing this campaign, we wanted to promote healthy relationships with everyone.” SMART was formed just two years ago by current Aug- gie Samantha Coy. Since the Off~campus One may have been sur~ prised by a multitude of tables filling the lobby of Chris- tensen Center last Friday, ABIGAIL CARPENTER, STAFF WRTTER J M1» 9. I r r, a “I...” SMART TABLES FOR CRUSI l WEEK | PHOTO CREDITABIGAIL CARPENTER club’s charter, its focus has been promoting tions about sexual misconduct and encouraging healthy rela- tionships. Everyone, whether they are a survivor of sexual assault or not, is welcome. “It is important to combat the idea that SMART is not just for survivors of sexual as- sault,” Maddie Johnson, co- president of SMART said. “People do get involved be- cause they are survivors, but other people aren’t. We are an education and advocacy group in which everyone is conversa- welcome.” The campaign is not likely to make a profit, but money was of no concern. “We knew going in that we were not going to make a profit after purchasing product and advertisement,” Tranter said. “That’s fine. We just want people to get involved with SMART and to spark conversations about healthy relationships.” However, 52+ cans had been sold as of Tuesday after- noon, a wonderful number to Johnson who had hoped for widespread participation. “I’m super excited,” John- son said. “[The campaign] has already surpassed my expectations, and it’s great to see so many people partici- pating.” Crush soda cans will con— tinue to be available for pur- chase in the Women’s Re— source Center from Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24. In addition to the Crush campaign, SMART has many events planned for their Spring Semester. In fact, this coming April is Sexual As- sault Awareness Month. The club plans to host a “Break the Silence” event, where sur- vivors can come forward and name themselves as a survi- vor of sexual assault. In doing so, they break their silence. They will also host one of several discussion nights planned throughout the se- mester. This coming Tuesday, Feb. 21 in OGC 100 from 6-7 pm. The discussion will be on the climate surrounding sex- ual misconduct at Augsburg. All students are welcome. study fair returns to Christenson Center TIMOTHY PAUL BISHOP, JR., STAFF WRITER Feb. 10. If you stopped to say hello, you probably picked up some popcorn and chatted with some of the folks smiling and waving you over. The oc- casion? The semiannual Off Campus Study fair. Hailing from across the country and speaking for hundreds of programs around the world, over a dozen rep- resentatives from Augsburg’s continued on pg. 2 Show less
NEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 2 Study Abroad continued... associate programs showed up to present their study abroad opportunities. Even the Peace Corps came out to meet Auggies. Twice a year, the Augsburg Office of Study Abroad and Study Away hosts this fair so that students can get an in-... Show moreNEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2017 PAGE 2 Study Abroad continued... associate programs showed up to present their study abroad opportunities. Even the Peace Corps came out to meet Auggies. Twice a year, the Augsburg Office of Study Abroad and Study Away hosts this fair so that students can get an in- person experience with one of the many wonderful people who represent the programs Augsburg partners with and make study abroad and study away at Augsburg as unique and rewarding as it is. In addition to our many wondrous associates who offer their services to us, Augsburg owns and operates three glob- al campuses. These campuses are found in Namibia, South Africa, Mexico and Central America, with the Central American site taking place in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. All off-campus study opportunities offered Dr. Finney reiterates that all knowledge counts — JASON MADORE, STAFF WRITER Augsburg welcomed guest speaker Dr. Carolyn Finney at a Batalden Convocation on Friday, Feb. 10, held in the chapel. Dr. Finney is a writer, performer and cultural geog- rapher. As a professor of ge- ography at the University of Kentucky, she is deeply inter- ested in issues related to iden- tity, difference, creativity and resilience. In particular, the convoca— tion explored how issues of difference impact participa- tion in decision-making pro- at Augsburg consist of more than 300 programs offered in 90 countries. The Auggies who attended the fair were able to enter their names into a drawing for several prizes. The Abroad Office is also trying out a new way of staying in touch with students, and students who visited the fair had the chance to test out a program that automatically enters the contact info of the office into your device. The Abroad Office is sepa- rated between a basement suite in Anderson and the Oyate Commons, also called Suite 2, in the Christensen Center basement. Any stu- dents who have questions about study abroad are en- couraged to visit the office or email the student workers. Both the student workers and the staff members employed in the office are open for ques- cesses designed to address environmental issues. She es- pecially attempted to change our theoretical and method- ological visions that shape knowledge production and determine whose knowledge should count. Dr. Finney pursued an act— ing career for 11 years but a backpacking trip around the world and living in Nepal changed the course of her life. Motivated by these experi- ences, she returned to school after a 15-year absence to tions about any aspect of the Abroad experience. The Study Abroad and Study Away Office at Augs- burg is one ofthe four centers of commitment we have on campus, meaning that they pride themselves on putting the student first and working as hard as possible to make sure every student who wishes to study abroad is able to do so in an enthusiastic and suc- cessful way. The Off Campus Study Fair will be back next fall, but if you can’t wait until then, stop by the Study Abroad Of- fice in the Oyate Commons, found in the basement of Christensen Center. Also feel free to email the Abroad ac- count with questions, and fol- low Study Abroad and Study Away on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. DR. CAROLYN HNNIZY | PHOTO FROM AUGSBURG COLLEGE The Echo Staff Carter Williams Editor—io—Chig’ Ryan Moore Editor Audrey Campbell layout Editor Katie Davidson Copy Editor Abby Tetzlaff Senior New; Editor Kristian Evans Sports Editor Gabriel Benson Opinions Editor Carson Hughes Aéi’E Editor Malena Larsen Features Editor Noah Anderson Photo Editor Faculty Advisor Boyd Koehler Faculty Advisor Jenny L. Hanson The Echo releases 10 publications per fall and spring semester on Fridays. Opinions expressed in The Echo are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those ofsupporting staff, administration, faculty, or the remainder ofstudent body. Submis- sions can be sent to ccho@augsburg. edu, which should be between 400—600 and accompanied by wrimm name and information. All submissions are property of The Echo and are subject to revision. 731 let Avenue S, CB 148 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: echo@augsburg.edu Show less
FEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17,2017 PAGE 12 What kind of drinkwa're are you? 7‘: 1. On the weekends, you like to: - a. Explore the city and go on urban adventures b. Go to a party or somewhere downtown c. Chill at a café d. Take care and pamper yourself 2. You would describe your favorite meal as: a... Show moreFEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17,2017 PAGE 12 What kind of drinkwa're are you? 7‘: 1. On the weekends, you like to: - a. Explore the city and go on urban adventures b. Go to a party or somewhere downtown c. Chill at a café d. Take care and pamper yourself 2. You would describe your favorite meal as: a. Something with absolutely no vegetables b. 3 courses of the finest food around c. Breakfast food d. A good 01’ Minnesota hot dish 3. Your favorite colors are: a. Bright and upbeat b. Deep sultry tones c. Earthy and all-natural d. Fifty shades of one color 4. Your ringtone is: a. Your favorite throwback Mostly a’s: Sippy cup: You are a child at heart. Although you often like to play it safe, you also want to have fun. Mostly b’s: Wine glass: You like to keep it classy... for the most part. Sometimes you get a little carried away when you start having fun. tune b. Vibrate c. Silent d. The ringtone it came with 5. Your optimal wake-up time is: a. 8:00 a.m b. 12:00 p.m c. 6:00 a.m d. 10:00 a.m 6. Your laptop is: a. Super cheap and easy to use b. Broken C. MacBook Pro d. PC 7. You love to read: a. Easy reads and the occa— sional comic b. Any juicy magazine or self— help book (3. The classics d. Your favorite book, repeat— edly Mostly c’s: Coffee Mug: You are a morning person. You are very grounded and reliable and people know they can come to you for help. Mosth d’s: MasonJar: You are creative. You like to do DIY projects on the weekends and post pictures of them on Instagram. Connie Klippen WITNESSES TO THE BEA U TY m OF THE UNIVERSE Audrey Campbell Show less
l FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17. 2017 PAG E 7 ‘Bowing’ continued... At first glance, the sculpture may look confusing and hard to identify, but I encourage reading the artist’s statement before making a judgement on the piece. Seeing the piece through the artist’s mind as well as my own produced both novel... Show morel FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17. 2017 PAG E 7 ‘Bowing’ continued... At first glance, the sculpture may look confusing and hard to identify, but I encourage reading the artist’s statement before making a judgement on the piece. Seeing the piece through the artist’s mind as well as my own produced both novel thoughts and unique per- spective. Roberts received both an MFA and BFA at Alfred Uni— Reoiew: ‘Hidden Finges’ helps reshape Hollywood versity in New York. Her work has been exhibited at the Tam- pa Art Museum in Tampa, Florida and Everson Museum in Syracuse, New York. She currently lectures ceramics to GABRIEL BENSON, OPINIONS EDITOR HIDDEN FIGURES MOVIE POSTER After two years in a row of having only white actors nomi— nated for the Academy Awards, the 2017 Oscar nominations have representations from dif- ferent racial and ethnic back— grounds. In particular, titles such as “Moonlight” and “Fenc- es” are not only incredible films, but also display the incredibly talented diversity that Holly- wood has to offer. Out of all the movies that have done well at the box office and have been nominated for Os— cars, “Hidden Figures” is the movie that roared the loudest. The cast consists of the all-star trio of T araji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer. The last of whom is nominated in the Best Actress in a Sup— porting Role category for her portrayal of Dorothy Vaughan. Spencer is nominated alongside other huge stars, such as Viola Davis and Nicole Kidman. “Hidden Figures” not only displays amazing acting on the part of the three leading roles, but it also addresses an impor— tant piece of history that is often ignored. Before seeing “Hidden Figures,” I never knew about the incredible work of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, three Af— rican-American women who were crucial in launching John Glenn into Earth’s orbit. These women not only broke through the societal expectations and oppressions placed on African— American women, but they also thrived in NASA’S white- and male-dominated workplace. This film, nominated for its adapted screenplay, Spencer’s role for Best Actress and Best Picture, is a must-see for anyone who would like to learn about and give tribute to the people who made America’s place in the Space Race possible, ac— knowledge the enhanced diver— sity at the Oscars or just see a great movie. students at the University of Washington. The perfect movies for your Valentine’s weekend ABBY TETZLAFF, NEWS EDITOR Were you unable to find a r0- mantic movie to watch with your significant other over Valentine’s weekend? Listed below are some films which are great, heart- warming aphrodisiacs to make your post~Valentine’s weekend special. Make it a real date and have a double feature with “Silence of the Lambs” bal.” Eat some gummy worms and “Hanni- while you watch the romance unfold between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter, M.D. He will eat his way into your heart. “Hannibal” meaning of “hard-to-get.” will redefine the Still have an appetite? Try “Fido,” the zombie movie set in Eisenhower America. The pa- triarchal repressive society pre- sented in the film is sure to set the mood for an amorous night. Spend a candle-lit evening ques— tioning your morality while a woman falls out of love with her husband and into love with a zombie that the family keeps as a butler and pet. “The Cabin in the Woods” is also a great choice for a bowl of popcorn and a cuddle. The terri- ble acting and the metaphysical story—line will spark conversation between you and your partner, because any distraction will be a welcome one. Looking for some action both in the bedroom and on the tele— vision screen? Quentin Taranti- no’s “Inglorious Bastards” takes Brad Pitt and squares him off against Christoph Waltz, who plays an SS officer in Nazi-occu— pied France. Be sure to eat gum— my worms here too, especially in the scene where one of Pitt’s comrades bludgeons a Nazi of- ficer to death with a baseball bat. Additionally, “From Dusk Till Dawn” highlights the best of heart—throb George Cloonet as a vampire-slayer that doubles as a road-buddy movie. Drink a glass of deep red Merlot while watching to symbolize your love and the blood Spurting from the necks of pesky vampires. Have you seen “Shawshank Redemption” yet? If not, it’s a must for any movie enthusiast. The film adaption of Stephen King’s novel reminds us all that we are lucky to have significant others who do not cheat on us, then frame us as a murderer. “The Blair Witch Project” will get lost in the background as you and your partner get lost in each other’s eyes. Enjoy the scenic shots of the New England woods, shot on a ‘903 camcorder. Show less
OPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10,2017 PAGE 9 How art education changed me AUDREY CAMPBELL, LAYOU'I: EDITOR As Republicans dominate government positions right now in our country, a con- cern for arts education fund- ingAand the possible lack thereof—has arisen. While it is beneficial to understand the... Show moreOPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10,2017 PAGE 9 How art education changed me AUDREY CAMPBELL, LAYOU'I: EDITOR As Republicans dominate government positions right now in our country, a con- cern for arts education fund- ingAand the possible lack thereof—has arisen. While it is beneficial to understand the overarching benefits, I won’t bore you with statistics and facts. Rather, I’ll give you some anecdotal evidence behind how art education, specifically visual art, has the power to change individuals. From an early age, I was in- terested in artistic mediums: drawing, painting, writing, etc. Throughout junior high and high school, I struggled with personal issues that cre- ated emotional instability. Ar- tistic expression and fine art classes were a coping mecha- nism I often used to investi- gate and explore the intraper- sonal dilemmas I faced. While I was youngiand struggle is Tina Fey and Amy Poehler made headlines in their 2007 portrayals as Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, respectively. This election cycle, “Satur- day Night Live” has reentered the public eye. Not as much through the media, but through the president’s Twitter feed. On Nov. 20, weeks after the election, Trump tweeted that “SNL” was “a totally one- sided, biased showinothing funny at all.” part of the bane of existence that is “growing up”—this was such a necessary experi- ence for my growth as a teen- ager. While artistic expression was necessary for me in my personal life, I knew pursu- ing a career in the arts would be difficult. Entering col— lege, I promised myself that I wouldn’t get an art degree. I took up Communication Studies as my major and discovered a love for public speaking, research and com- munication theory. This was advantageous for my growth as an individual in under- standing critical theory and helped reshape my view of the world. As it goes, I was complet— ing my fine arts credits in a graphic design course and became interested in the per- vasive nature of design. This reignited my passion for fine art, and provided a plat— form for me to explore facets of communication studies through artistic expression with graphic design. Intro to photography fol- lowed graphic design, and proved to be exponentially beneficial in investigating personal struggle and honing in on conceptual skills that foster dialogue. My final proj- ect consisted of 10 nude self— portraits taken throughout National Parks in Minnesota. The purpose was to integrate the strength and vulnerability of the human body and nature in order to showcase how the two are so respectable. The personal effects were emo- tional, and the project was a stepping stone in coming to love my bodyiafter years of self-depreciation and disor- dered eating habits—while also making a social state- ment about vulnerability and strength coinciding as one. These experiences afiirmed my passion for the arts. Pho- tography and graphic design are now the foundation in which my career aspirations are based. As determined as I was to avoid integrating fine art education into my long- term career goals, I failed. This failure ended up be- ing such a blessing, as the interdisciplinary aspects of communication studies and design have created a unique way for me to navigate issues, problem solve and collaborate with others. Like a physics or business major uses critical thinking to problem solve, so does the art- ist. I took a roundabout way of getting here, but I’m thank- ful that I did. GABRIEL BENSON, OPINIONS EDITOR Since then, he has been in- creasingly irked over the way that Alec Baldwin has con- sistently portrayed him. Con- tinually annoyed, he tweeth on Dec. 4 that “SNL” is “un— watchable! Totally biased, not funny and the Baldwin im- personation just can’t get any worse. Sad.” Days before his inaugura- tion, he tweeted that it is “the worst of NBC. Not funny, cast is terrible, always a complete '5) hit job. Really bad television Last Saturday, Press Secre- tary Sean Spicer was portrayed by Melissa McCarthy. In the continuous mud-slinging that the Republican party has taken part in in the last few months, they don’t seem to be able to take any heat in return. In an interview, Spicer bemoaned that the impressions were so “mean” and that “SNL” “used to be really funny and I think there’s a streak of meanness Saturday night is back on the map now that they’ve crossed over into.” After McCarthy’s skit, it be— came clear what makes Trump the most upset: lauded criticism from females. Politico reported Monday that Trump was es- pecially upset with the fact that Spicer was portrayed by a woman. A Trump donor quot- ed anonymously in the story said the president “doesn’t like his people to look weak.” Trump has shown again that Show less
SPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE 4 The Highlights Women’s basketball rallies vs. Carleton KRISTIAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR r,-. . _ ,. BBEN I PHOTO BY KEVIN HEALY #5 K'AEZHA WU After being down early, the Auggie Women’s Basketball team managed to rally for a win against Carleton. The first half... Show moreSPORTS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE 4 The Highlights Women’s basketball rallies vs. Carleton KRISTIAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR r,-. . _ ,. BBEN I PHOTO BY KEVIN HEALY #5 K'AEZHA WU After being down early, the Auggie Women’s Basketball team managed to rally for a win against Carleton. The first half was not kind to the team, as they only managed to score 19 total points and trailed by 13 points going into half- time. Coming out the gate firing in the sec- ond half, a 16-4 run helped make the game competitive and the team contin- ued to fight back every possession. The Augsburg offense was led by K’Aezha Wubben who led the entire team in scoring with 18 points. Tamira McLemore, who posted 15, was also a major contributor down the stretch. The third quarter run managed to boost the Auggies, eventually pulling away from the Knights by as many as seven points. Eventually settling into a 58-53 final, improving the team to 12-9 overall and 5—9 in the MIAC The win moved the team up to No. 7 in the MIAC standings, still in conten- tion for one of the top six-playofi spots. The team is in action again on Sat- urday at 1 p.m. as they take on Bethel in their last home game of the regular season. Upset bid falls short in ‘Battle of the Burgs’ BEN ERICKSON, CONTRIBUTOR The No. 2 ranked Auggies hosted top- ranked Wartburg College in the annual “Battle of the Burgs” meet on Thursday, Feb. 2. The Auggies started out strong taking an early 6—0 lead over the unde- feated Wartburg Knights. Wartburg was then able to tie the score (6-6) with wins in the 141 and l491bs. weight class. Tanner Vassar, an Augs- burg freshman, improved to 26-8 on the season with an upset victory over No. 2 ranked Logan Thomsen giving Augs- burg a 3-point lead going into the half. Augsburg’s No. '3 ranked Donny Lon- gendyke faced—off against Wartburg’s No. 2 ranked Lance Evans in the heavy- weight match. Longendyke’s only loss this season came from Evans earlier this year. Evans’ two reversals and an escape were just enough to edge Longendyke with a one—point victory (5-4). The Ev- ans’ win secured a Wartburg victory with an ending score of 20-13. Wartburg improved to 19-0 on the season and Augsburg is now 10-2. Augs- burg will attempt to bounce back from the tough loss in their next meet, the Don Parker Open in Eau Claire, WI. The meet also hosted a reunion of three former Augsburg wrestling teams- the ‘87 MIAC Championship team, and the ‘97 and ‘07 NCAA Division III Na- tional Championship teams. The meet was also a fundraiser for the charity TakeDown Cancer. The charity raises money for the Randy Shaver Can- cer Research and Community Fund and honors former Auggie assistant coach Donny Wichmann who is currently fighting cancer. Men’s hockey falls in back’toaback shootouts KRISTIAN EVANS—SPORTS EDITOR In the midst of a tightly contested MIAC Championship race, the defend- ing champion men’s hockey team came away with two points after dropping two shootout decisions to Hamline on consecutive nights. The Auggies previ- ous three games have now gone into extra time, dating back to a shootout victory vs. St. Mary’s last week. In a wild first game, the Auggies clawed back from being down 3—0 mid- way through the second period. Two goals by Nate Flynn and one from Will Peterson tied the score at 3-3. Hamline would retake the lead only to have Lukas Gillet tie the score again at 4-4. The score would remain tied asJordyn Kaufer turned away 29 shots for the Auggies through regulation and into overtime. The shootout was decided quickly as Hamline scored on the first two at— tempts while the Auggies were denied, Hamline gained the bonus point in MIAC play with the win. Saturday night’s game saw a reversal of fortunes as Augsburg jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Drew Anderson and Trevor Stewart. Hamline would come back and tie the score at 2—2 with just 13 seconds remaining in regulation. A lO-round shootout eventually went to the Pipers, with the lone goal coming in the final round. Show less
NEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY10, 2017 PAGE 3 Coflee supporting ACLU continued... ticipants. “We did not want to get political because we are a business and we do not have one particular, political afiili- ation, but it is time that we use our voice and our industry to fight for people who cannot always fight... Show moreNEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY10, 2017 PAGE 3 Coflee supporting ACLU continued... ticipants. “We did not want to get political because we are a business and we do not have one particular, political afiili- ation, but it is time that we use our voice and our industry to fight for people who cannot always fight for themselves. It is about time we made a state- ment,” said Caitlin Shrestha, co-owner of Anelace, when asked about the reasoning be- hind participating in the fun- draiser. Shrestha went on to say, “We wanted to help people take no— tice of what can be done with a little organization and the platform of a business.” Since the announcement, 25 more brands stepped forward as matching partners for vari- ous cafes. Peet’s Coffee and Tea, company based out of Cali- fornia, also agreed to match dollar-for-dollar for 50 cafes, as well as donate $25,000 di- a multi-million-dollar Pres. Pribbenow, Augsburg respond KELTON HOLSEN, STAFF—WRITER After the election of President Donald Trump, many have feared that there would soon be cuts to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); a program started under the Obama administration. Although many college cam- puses and cities around the nation have chosen to become “sanctuaries,” Augsburg is not currently planning to become one. The administration ex- plained that declaring Augs— burg a sanctuary campus would likely increase federal scrutiny of undocumented and DACA students, and “could potentially jeopardize federal financial aid for all our students and would have no legal meaning or legal standing.” However, the ad- ministration at Augsburg wants to assure students that the col- lege is on their side. “We will continue to closely monitor issues that impact Augsburg College students, as we always do, and to speak with our elected and appointed ofli- rectly to the ACLU. In the Sprudge was clear that they were non-political and non- partisan, but that “This is a human issue, and one on announcement, which there can be no equivo- cation.” Sprudge also said the execu- tive order is “um-American,” referred to the ACLU’s mis- sion statement, “...America’s non-partisan guardian of lib- erty, working tirelessly since cials about the impacts of issues on students,” Chief Student Success Ofiicer Catherine Bish— op and Chief Diversity Officer Joanne Reeck said in a state- ment to the Echo. “We remain committed to the education of all our students.” In the statement, the admin- istration laid out five different areas in which they are work- ing to help undocumented stu- dents. First, Augsburg is working to help undocumented stu- dents through financial aid. In March 2015, a change was made to how Augsburg handles aid that increases the amount of scholarships given directly through Augsburg, meant to help make up for disparities in federal funding for undocu- mented students. Augsburg also works with the Minnesota state government in order to ensure that DREAM Act funding remains available, and offers a limited pool of completion grants for students who need help finishing their education. Second, Augsburg does not discriminate against undocu— mented students in the admis- sions process. Third, Augsburg is very careful with the data privacy of undocumented students. Ac- cording to Reeck and Bishop, Augsburg is “currently assess- ing oflices on campus to ensure that immigration status data is not requested from students unless necessary, so as to mini— mize the data we store about students.” Fourth, Augsburg is involved in partnerships with NAVI- GATE MN and the Immigra— tion Law Center of Minnesota to provide resources to un- documented students, as well as working with colleges and universities abroad to allow un- documented students to com- plete their coursework there in the event of deportation. Finally, through the Augs- burg Equity Project, homeless students, including undocu- 1920 to defend the country’s original civic values, the Con- stitution and the Bill of Rights. They have no political affilia- tion or ideological component to their mission. Today they are defending innocent refu— gee and immigrant families impacted by the recent execu- tive ordersgtomorrow they could be defending you, be- cause they are committed to defending all of us.” to DACA— mented students who are home- less, can receive free on-campus housing. On Monday, Jan. 30, Augs- burg President Paul Pribbenow penned a letter to Augsburg stu- dents with the intent to “affirm our commitment to provide a safe learning and working envi- ronment with equitable access to education for all members of our campus community.” Both Augsburg College Pro- vost Karen Kaivola and Presi- dent Paul Pribbenow offered statements to the Echo regard- ing the safety of undocumented students. To undocumented students, Kaivola stresses that “the College stands with you in this uncertain and frightening time” and that she is “inspired by the deep commitment to supporting undocumented and DACA students—as well as others who might be targeted by the current administra— tion—that I see at Augsburg, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul com- munity, and across the nation.” Show less
SPORTS FRII)AY,FEBRUARY l0, 20l7 PAGE ‘5 Women’s hockey sweeps Pipers KRISTIAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR he Augsburg Wom- en’s Hockey team found themselves tied with Hamline at the top of the standings entering last weekend. The Auggies contin- ued their strong play during the season and separated... Show moreSPORTS FRII)AY,FEBRUARY l0, 20l7 PAGE ‘5 Women’s hockey sweeps Pipers KRISTIAN EVANS, SPORTS EDITOR he Augsburg Wom- en’s Hockey team found themselves tied with Hamline at the top of the standings entering last weekend. The Auggies contin- ued their strong play during the season and separated from the pack with a pair ofimpres- sive wins over the Pipers. In the first game, the Aug— gie offense roared to life with three goals in the first period and two more in the opening minutes of the second to jump out to a 5-0 lead. Hamline managed to bring the game to 5-2 after two pe- riods but would ultimately be unable to overcome a lead that great, falling to Augsburg 7-2. Danille Heitkamp finished the game with three points and six different players re— corded a goal. In net for the Auggie’s was Rebecca Sonnek, who collected her llth win as the Auggies were outshot 25- fill BRIDGET WAGNER | PHOTO IIY KIEVIN HIEALY 23 despite the lopsided score in their favor. The second game featured a very different contest as the Pipers tightened up defensive- ly and challenged the Auggies at every turn. The Auggies jumped out to a 2-0 lead half- way through the second peri- od on goals by MeganJohnson and Bridget Wagner. The Pipers brought the score to within one late in the third but Sonnek was solid once again, turning away 24 shots for a much closer 2-1 win. With the pair of victories, the team moved into first place in the MIAC standings, one point ahead of Gustavus with four games remaining. Also of note, Sonnek’s two victories pushed her to 12 on the year, moving past Erika Allen’s record for the second most regular season wins in Auggie history, first place is Meg Schmidt with 17 during the 1999-2000 season. In addition, the Auggies hold on to their No. 10 na- tional ranking by the United States Hockey Organization (USCHO) and have oflicially clinched a postseason birth in the MIAC. The team now has 11 MIAC wins, good for sec- ond-best in program history and now has a total of 15 wins overall, which is also tied for the second-best mark in Aug- gie history. The women’s team takes on two conference foes to end the regular season, a home and home series against St. Thom- as this weekend before finish- ing up with a series against St. Bens. The Auggies play at home on Friday vs. St. Thomas, at 7 p.m. at Ed Saugestad Arena. UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Friday, Februaggg 10 Women’s Ice Hockey vs University of St. Thomas 7200 p.m. Minneapolis, MN Men’s Ice Hockey at University of St. Thomas 7:30 p.m. St. Paul, MN Saturday, Februagjg 4 Wrestling at Winona State University Invitational 9:00 am. Rocherster, MN Men’s & \Nomen’s Track and Field at SajtJohn’s University Invitational 1 1:00 am. Collegeville, MN Women’s Basketball vs Bethel Universityil :00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Bethel University73200 p.m. Minneapolis, MN Men’s Ice Hockey vs Uni- versity of St. Thomas 7:00 p.m. Minneapolis, MN For more iryhrmation about Augsburg College athletics, players and upcoming events please visit: athletics.augsburg.edu Show less
FEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE 11 The Kenwood Restaurant: Bad and Boujee for a day CAITLIN OLSON, STAFF WRITER ne of my favorite television series is “Gossip Girl,” and no it’s not because I have a crush on Blake Lively, although this is true. I love Gossip Girl because the thought of... Show moreFEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE 11 The Kenwood Restaurant: Bad and Boujee for a day CAITLIN OLSON, STAFF WRITER ne of my favorite television series is “Gossip Girl,” and no it’s not because I have a crush on Blake Lively, although this is true. I love Gossip Girl because the thought of being able to spend $100 or more on a meal while wearing a dress studded in diamonds is allur— ing. Don’t lie to yourself, we all have thought about being rich, and this past Sunday I got to live out my “GG” fantasies and was bad and boujee for a day. The day started as any nor- mal Sunday would, with me rolling out of bed and scrub— bing off day old mascara, and then I transformed myself. My outfit: Banana Republic car- digan, dark blue slacks, suede leather boots, jewelry that I wear once a year and a perfect- ly contoured face. My destina- tion: The Kenwood Restaurant between the lakes and Lowry Hill neighborhood. This beautiful restaurant is nestled between million dollar homes and seems to have been part of the neighborhood lon- ger than anything else there. From the outside, Kenwood doesn’t look all that spectacu- lar, but as soon as you walk inside it is seen that this is far from true. The decor is plush and cozy, and there are beautiful paint- ings of the countryside, and black and white photos of local buildings and people hung on the walls. As I took all of this in, I got the feeling that I was stepping into the heart of the Kenwood community. If you come on a Sunday, you can expect that the place will be packed with people that definitely didn’t start their day by scrubbing off yesterday’s makeup. During the 25-minute wait for brunch, I wandered over to the next-door bookstore Birchbark Books, which is also worth the trip. Once it was time to eat, I saw that the menu was simple, but the dishes were not. I chose the “eggs en cocotte" with black truffle, wild mushrooms and gruyere cheese. As someone that identifies as a mushroom hater, I was blown away by the dish. I was wary of spending my money on something dull, but with black walnut butter even the pancakes were special. I was feeling pretty boujee but the bill wasn’t bad: just $18“ including coffee. After brunch I explored the neighborhood. Strolling through the streets and petting the dogs I met; I almost felt as if I actually lived there. I made a game of trying to guess the lives of the people who inhab- ited the massive houses cover- ing the hills. Some of the struc- tures are hundreds of years old and coupled with a beauty that doesn’t age; they’ll take your breath away. I left brunch feeling not only full and happy but connected to a world that I had previ— ously viewed as foreign. Money doesn’t necessarily make you happier, but even for just a day, it’s good to be bad and boujee. JISKYZ HCHTCS ZYNTIC HMUCRS WUYPRA OFLJDA OZCOGR XTWXUA TETCWN HHCIHU GKMLSL IWYWIY LTEHYP DOMKVQ ARBMUH DZSYZGY SEFTLMO QSTBIRV HWJPKBF UHHQDFR ENLYUBE LBLLIBU SOLIRFL PLSUGSH JDAKGHS KRNRQCT YBNIVVA YUYTQPR SGGLILS HEDHKXY Word Search: W Y 0 N I 0 C M g 3 MOON SUN A X EARTH Z D UMBRA v 0 ECLIPSE B N SHADOW F p LIGHT I s SYZGY B T J I I Z Lunar Eclipse LUN AR FEBRUARY SKY STARS FULL SOLAR ORBIT SUN LIGHT Show less
NEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10. 2017 PAGE 2 Augsburg name change continued... diversity and big goals. It will remove the confusion regard- ing the fact that Augsburg is currently the only institution that offers degrees beyond a bachelor’s while still calling itself a college. The presentation included... Show moreNEWS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10. 2017 PAGE 2 Augsburg name change continued... diversity and big goals. It will remove the confusion regard- ing the fact that Augsburg is currently the only institution that offers degrees beyond a bachelor’s while still calling itself a college. The presentation included previews of updated logos Augsburg that will be imple— mented as part of the change. Photography of said logos was forbidden due to their poten- tial to change, but significant aspects of the change include a new Augsburg Seal that fea— tures the Minneapolis skyline, a new version of the Augsburg “A” that is bolder and looks sturdier and a redesign of the Coffee shops show support for ACLU— DAVID BABOILA, CONTRIBUTOR On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Sprudge, a widely followed online coffee publication, an- nounced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban by launching a fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). One hundred twenty-five coffee shops under 26 compa- nies agreed to participate by donating 10 percent of their to— tal sales from Friday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 5 to the ACLU. Sprudge agreed to match up to $500 per company for the original 26. The ACLU is currently su- ing Trump over the executive order claiming [the order] vio— lates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution. The Es- tablishment Clause states that eagle logo, which is still in pro- duction. This change will not affect how Augsburg educates its stu— dents or the status of degrees received from Augsburg. The name change will take place over the summer of 2 017, assuming that the corporation confirms it. Some more sig- nificant elements in need of change, such as the sign on top of Mortensen Hall, may be changed as early as March. The presentation set out a tier list of elements to change, starting with external-facing elements that will take signifi- cant time or effort to change and ending with internal doc- uments such as memos. His- torical signage that involves the phrase “Augsburg Col- lege,” such as the engraving on the science building, will stay. In the meantime, there are many pieces of Augsburg Col- lege memorabilia that will need redistribution; they can be replaced with items bearing the Augsburg University logo. According to Collen, students should anticipate sales at the bookstore in order to clear out those items. The budget for the change is currently being developed. ANlilACIi COFFEE SI [01’ lN NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS | PHOTO BY DAVID BABOILA “The civil rights of none shall be abridged on account of re- ligious belief or worship, nor shall any national religion be established, nor shall the full and equal rights of conscience be in any manner, or on any pretext, infringed.” The Unit- ed States Supreme Court has said, “one religious denomi- nation cannot be oflicially preferred over another,” when referring to the Clause. By Saturday, Feb. 4, 451 cof- fee brands, totaling 809 cafes across the world participated in the fundraiser. Minnesota—based compa— nies Duluth Coffee Company, Anelace Coffee, Spyhouse Coffee and Peace Coffee in Minneapolis were local par- The Echo Staff Carter \Mlliams Editor-in-Chigf Ryan Moore Editor Audrey Campbell layout Editor Katie Davidson Copy Editor Abby Tetzlaff SmiorNews Editor Kristian Evans Sporty Editor Gabriel Benson Opinions Editor Carson Hughes AES’E Editor Malena Larsen Features Editor Noah Anderson Photo Editor Faculty Advisor Boyd Koehler Faculty Adviser Jenny L. Hanson The Echo releases 10 publications per fall and spring semester on Fridays. Opinions expressed in The Edio are those ofthc authors and do not necessarily reflect those ofsupporting staff, administr-aljon, faculty, or the remainder of student body. Submis- sions can be sent to echo@augsburg. edu, which should be between 400—600 and accompanied by writers name and infonnaljon. All submissions are property ofThe Echo and are subject to revision. 731 let Avenue S, CB 148 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E—mail: echo@augsburg.edu Show less
FEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAG E 1 2 Connie Klippen HOROSCOPES Aries March 21 - April 19: Although you will be feeling full of energy from the Lunar Eclipse, it is important to not take on a lot of extra work. Put your extra energy into medita- tion and self-love. Taurus April 20 - May 20:... Show moreFEATURES FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAG E 1 2 Connie Klippen HOROSCOPES Aries March 21 - April 19: Although you will be feeling full of energy from the Lunar Eclipse, it is important to not take on a lot of extra work. Put your extra energy into medita- tion and self-love. Taurus April 20 - May 20: Now is the time to join new clubs or introduce yourself into a new social circle. People want to be around your ener- gy. Use this to your advantage. Gemini May 21 - June 20: Homework, spring break plan— ning and your social media presence will be difficult to keep up with this week because the technology in your life will be acting up. This is frustrat- ing, but take this time to be in the moment. Jacob Allers’l—latlie Cancer June 21 -_]uly 22: Although you have been strug— gling financially, this is the time of abundance. Be good to the universe and it will repay you. Leo July 23 - August 22: Give big decisions and com- mitments a lot of thought this week. There is a difference between being confident and being rash. Virgo August 23 - Sep- tember 22: You may feel like reacting with anger when little things make everyday tasks difficult this week. When you feel frustrated, go for a run or eat a good snack to let it out and let it go. Libra September 23 - Oc- tober 22: The person in your life that is “more than friends” to you will become bolder. They will make it clear what direction they want to move with you and how fast they want to get there. Scorpio October 23 - November 21: The Lunar Eclipse will help you at work and with homework. You will be able to get tasks and assign- ments finished quickly and well. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21: Your social life will start heating up around the Lunar Eclipse on Feb. 10. Ifyou feel overbooked, don’t feel bad to dip out on some of the events you’re not feeling too excited about. Capricorn December 22 - January 19: It’s better to be a homebody this week. You will feel like sharing secrets with people who don’t know how to keep them. Play it safe and give yourself some “you time.” Aquarius January 1.9 - February 18: The Lunar Eclipse will introduce you to some things that you need to change about yourself or your lifestyle. You’ve been thinking about it, and this is just the push you need to fix it. Pisces February 19 - March 20: The time is now to finish those things on your to- do list that you’ve been avoid— ing. You’ll feel much better once you power through them. The Lunar Eclipse should help you do this. Show less
FRIDAY,FEBRUARY10, 2017 PAGE 7 Burning books continued... from her fans sway her political opinions. This is not the first time that Rowling and her famous series have received backlash. When Rowling’s first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” released, it was ripped to shreds by... Show moreFRIDAY,FEBRUARY10, 2017 PAGE 7 Burning books continued... from her fans sway her political opinions. This is not the first time that Rowling and her famous series have received backlash. When Rowling’s first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” released, it was ripped to shreds by people of the Christian faith, condemning witchcraft and some even go- ing as far as comparing Rowl- ing’s books to teaching kids to drink rat poison. This is not the first time that the present political climate has clashed with the arts, the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” wished Vice Presi- dent Pence the best in a state- ment and told him their hope that he and President Trump will be able to represent all Americans. President Trump responded to the statement with a tweet, which read “Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was ha- rassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cam- eras blazing. This should not happen!” As political continues to arise and “Harry Potter” books continue to be burned, the arts and the politi- cal realm are sure to come into conflict many times over. controversy Visual Review: Augsburg Snow Show 2017 NOAH ANDERSON, PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR TOP LEFT: TRUMPETIST FROM BRASSTRACKS, TOP RIGHT: CHRISTIAN BACA. BOTTOM LEFT: DJ HAYWYRE, BOTTOM RIGHT: DRUMMER FROM BRASSTRACKS Show less
OPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE IO SNL continued. he is insecure about his body image, and he is overcompen- sating by lashing out against women that are rightfully against him. Meryl Streep also gained plenty of Trump’s atten- tion when she openly criticized him at the Golden Globes.... Show moreOPINIONS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 10, 2017 PAGE IO SNL continued. he is insecure about his body image, and he is overcompen- sating by lashing out against women that are rightfully against him. Meryl Streep also gained plenty of Trump’s atten- tion when she openly criticized him at the Golden Globes. Since Steve Bannon has so far been played as a grim reaper with a skull mask, the clear next step for “SNL” to take is clear: have the grim reaper/ Steve Bannon take off his mask, and have Rosie O’Donnell play Bannon. If history shows us anything, we can be sure that there will be a large crater where “30 Rock” once was if O’Donnell was to play this part. Since last Satur- day’s episode, O’Donnell has said that she is open to playing Bannon live. With Atwood’s “Hand- maid’s Tale,” Orwell’s “1984” and Sinclair’s “It Can’t Hap- pen I—Iere” climbing back onto the best-seller lists, dystopia and satire are our best weapons against today’s rising hate and normalizing of fascism. If lit- erature and comedy television are the best weapons against fascism, consider my Saturday nights booked. Politics is Invading Science: Someone Put Up a Sterile Barrier! Over the past few weeks as I sifted through articles on an- cient dinosaur proteins, LIGO creating gravitational waves, germ killing magnets for the blood, etc. I have been running into a litany of scientific politi- cal articles. There is a lot hoopla sur- rounding President Trump’s recent travel ban on the 7 “he- donistic” countries and its both direct and indirect effects on the scientific community. The first article I came across out- lined the decision an Iranian post-doc whether to stay here to continue his work on stem cells and risk losing his visa this summer, or cut his losses and start research in another area to attempt getting hired in an- other country. He most likely doesn’t want to return to Iran. This morning Amnesty international asked for “urgent action” on behalf of an Iranian—born scientist who currently faces the death pen- alty in Iran. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 48% of the visas issued to nationals of the target countries in 2015 went to Iranians and of the 15,000 Iranian graduate stu- IAN CUMMINGSLCOLUMNIST dents in the United States, 78% are studying in STEM fields. But wait, I found more... Nature Biotechnology pub- lished a letter this morning signed by 166 biotech execs in- cluding CEOs, academics, and venture capitalists. The letter asserts that the travel ban neu- ters the industry’s ability to hire the best and the brightest. In Bloomberg AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot summed it up nicely: “Science doesn’t have any borders, so anything that gets in the way of a borderless science exchange doesn’t help.” Additionally, around the world 5800 researchers have signed one boycott petition against conferences and meetings in the United States. I could con- tinue but I think you get the point. In my opinion, the crux of the matter lies in America’s fundamental principal of free- dom of mind. Most disturb— ingly, outside of the travel ban or assaults on climate change, Trump attacks TRUTH by spreading blatant fallacies. Destruction of fact is wholly un-American and is being per- petrated by this administration on a scale never before seen. My favorite president? No contest: Thomas Jefferson. Jef- ferson cherished knowledge of all disciplines, and at one point he owned more books than any other individual in the United States. These books later became The Library of Congress. He valued, perhaps more than anything, the free- dom of the American mind. On his monument in Washing— ton D.C. there is a quote from a letter that Jefferson once wrote it says, “I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” Inter- estingly enough, onJefiereson’s grave there is no mention of his two-term presidency. There is mention, however, of his au— thorship of A Bill for Establish- ing Religious Freedom which he introduced to the Virginia General Assembly in 1779. It’s fascinating to me that perhaps our most scientific president valued this accomplishment above actually being presi- dent. Perhaps if our current President valued intellectual freedom and fact more than his title, we’d be in a very different spot. I hope Thomas is haunt- ing him. Engman Writing Awards Winners m Isl Prize: Anne Dierberger and Malena Larsen Honorable Mention: Shantelle F ullenwiley FICTION 1st Prize: Matthew Thomas Honorable Mention: Jason Madore M N ON—FICTION 1st Prize: Abigail Carpenter and Petra Shaffer—Gotlschalk Honorable Mention: MeganJohnson Show less