Wartburg Trumpet, vol. 107, no. 12 (January 14, 2013)

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St. John's Episcopal Cathedral (above and right) in downtown Denver might partner with Wartburg West
to provide the property where students could live in apartments and attend class. (Right) Wartburg West
students (left to right) Meredith Flattery, Ted Leuck, Claudia Villarreal and Holly Hejlik talk with Bonita
Bock, program director, during fall term 2012. - Submitted Photos
Wartburg West may move to Denver Capitol area
BRANDON HOSCH STAFF WRITER Center for Community Engage¬ allow for shorter travel to intern¬ proposed living space will be an Other issues for the current
[email protected] ment, said a deal might soon be ship placements, have the ability improvement from the current apartments were the availability
made with the St. John’s Episcopal to host alumni events and give apartments. Kittle said. of classroom and parking space
After 25 years of Wartburg Col¬ Cathedral located in downtown Wartburg West an official office “They were pretty old and small, for the students. Both sites are
lege hosting the Wartburg West Denver to share apartments and space. but definitely livable,” Kendra five blocks away from the current
internship program in Denver, classroom space for the program. The proposed living space Kregel, who attended Wartburg Wartburg West apartment build¬
Colo., the college is hoping for By being located in the Capi¬ would be set up with single stu¬ West in summer 2012, said. “It ing, Nelson and Bonita Bock,
some big changes in the next year. tol Hill district of Denver, Kittle dio apartments for students, with wasn’t anything better or worse
Daniel Kittle, director of the hopes the new location would a kitchen and bathroom area. The than the dorms.” ► Wartburg West may get new — p.2
Visual and verbal power of movies explored in new Keep on Learning class
HANNAH COX EDITOR-IN-CHIEF emeritus.
[email protected] Kelley has done illustrations
for a variety of clients including
The Keep on Learning session, Rolling Stone, Playboy and the
“The Power of Movies: Visual and New Yorker.
Verbal,” on Jan. 10 drew a large In this series Cawelti and Kelley
crowd of 153 people. Renee Voves, will show movie clips throughout
associate director of alumni/par- each session demonstrating how
ent relations, said 30 of those peo¬ movies use story, language, imag¬
ple were new to the program. es, sound and music to co-create
“It was exciting we actually hit meanings.
a new record,” Voves, said. “That’s Kelley said Cawelti and he are
the most we have ever had at a sin¬ both storytellers.
gle session before.” “If there is something tangent
Writer Scott Cawelti and illus¬ that Scott does that would be writ¬
trator Gary Kelley presented clips ing. . .for me it would be making
from “Nosferatu” and “The Gen¬ pictures,” Kelley said. “Neither
eral” in the first session of the four one of us makes movies but for me
part series. Gary Kelley (left) and Scott Cawelti use their knowledge of storytelling to teach students about the tools it is just fun because the whole sto¬
Both Cawelti and Kelley have movies use to create meaning in their Keep on Learning class. Emily Novotny/TRUMPET ry telling thing kind of wrapped
presented individually in the Keep up into this.”
on Learning series, which is in its crowd. well known in the Cedar Valley. Cawelti taught literature, writ¬ When it came to choosing the
eleventh year, Voves said. “They were popular speakers We had people come from Cedar ing and film at the University
She said that helped draw a large as individuals and they are very Falls and Waterloo,” Voves said. of Northern Iowa as professor ► Students discuss how movies — p.3
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Wartburg alumna and TV news¬
caster Jennifer Livingston is con¬ program directors, said.
tinuing to gather support with re¬ The move to the cathedral would
cent television appearances and an not only allow for a more “campus”
article in the January 2013 issue of type feel, Bonita said, but would
Glamour magazine. have the students located in a bet¬
On Oct. 2, 2012, Livingston ter neighborhood.
used her position as a news anchor “The area is just awesome archi¬
at WKBT in La Crosse, Wis. to ad¬ tecturally, and is so full of different
dress an email from a local viewer. cultures,” Kregel said.
The e-mail writer commented on Bonita said they hope to have
Livingston’s weight and her un¬ more of a Wartburg presence in
suitability as a professional in the the neighborhood.
public eye. Livingston seized the The proposal of collaborating
opportunity to use the email as a with St. John’s has been ongoing
teaching tool, showing the pain for about a year and a half. Kittle
and negative impacts of bullying. said. He also said that St. John’s
Livingston’s powerful anti-bul- mission is similar to Wartburg’s
lying message quickly went viral beliefs, making them a perfect
and currently has over 10 million partner.
views on YouTube. Since then her “They like to infuse a spirit of
online popularity and support has youth and spirit of service in their
skyrocketed and assisted in her congregation,” Kittle said, “and we
efforts to promote tolerance and have much of that to give.”
acceptance. Jennifer Livingston keeps making media rounds sharing her story with the public. She appeared in the Both the Bocks and Kittle are
“You know nothing about me January 2013 issue of Glamour magazine and continues to promote acceptance. — Submitted Photo said they hoping to expand the
besides what you see on the out¬ program not only in size but also
side, and I am much more than “I’m not a bullying expert. I am stating, “It was never about him Livingston’s original anti-bul¬ in programs offered if the proposal
a number on a scale,” Livingston just a mom,” Livingston told De¬ for me. I mean, he was my one guy lying message has continued to is accepted.
said in her October video. generes. “But I believe one time is and I think we all have that one be a voice for acceptance. “Learn The proposal is still in the works
Livingston also appeared on one time too many,” she added, re¬ guy or girl who tries to make you from my experience — that the but Kittle said a deal should be es¬
“Good Morning America” and the ferring to the incident. feel less than you are or puts you cruel words of one are nothing tablished soon and hopefully stu¬
“Ellen Degeneres” television show The newscaster has also publicly in a box and slaps a name on it and compared to the shouts of many.” dents will be living in the new
to discuss her experience. forgiven the author of the email. tells you you’re not worthy.” space for next year’s fall term.
Seniors start to feel the pressure as graduation draws near
CAITLIN HARBACH STAFF WRITER final day on campus and not live black and white.
[email protected] up to the expectations of senioritis. “It’s really a different type of
The psychology major plans to anxiety,” Solheim said. “Each
attend graduate school after leav¬ person is charting their own path.
For Wartburg seniors. Director ing Wartburg and wants to work For some, they already got that
of Counseling Services Stephanie as a college counselor. wrapped up now. For others it’s
Newsom said this time of the year “It’s my last four months to this ongoing process that doesn’t
is when the stress of preparing to prove myself,” Waletzki said. necessarily have closure.”
graduate in May peaks. “It’s my last four months to re¬ Wartburg’s Career and Voca¬
“It won’t be long and we will ally take advantage of everything tion Services offers a variety of
be definitely seeing more seniors that Wartburg has to offer be¬ helpful tools including career
coming in,” Newsom said. cause at a lot of places, you don’t fairs, resume proofreading and
The Merriam-Webster Diction¬ get the experiences and the same the Senior-Year Experience; a
ary defines senioritis as “an ebbing opportunities.” session to learn about insurance
of motivation and effort by school Senioritis isn’t common among
“If you can show an
seniors as evidenced by tardiness, all seniors.
absences and lower grades.” Pathways Center Associate Di¬ employer that you
Wartburg fourth-year Irene rector for Career Services Derek understand how to
Waletzki she said she hopes to Solheim said the students’ ap¬
manage your time from
make each day count up until her proach to their senior year is not
past experiences, you
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Gordon Roedel, fourth-year biology major, keeps up with his studies
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edel plans to attend medical school after graduating from Wartburg
and benefit options at a graduate’s in May 2013. —Erin Ridgeway/TRL/MPET
first job.
Waletzki said she took advan¬ management is key to finishing While making time manage¬
LOCATED IN tage of opportunities like these your college career strong. ment an important component to
DOWNTOWN and wants to see her fellow class¬ Things such as using a school preparing to graduate, Newsom
mates to do the same. planner will benefit seniors be¬ added college seniors should not
WAVERLY
“If you blow it off until the time yond the Wartburg bubble. let self-doubt or fear of the un¬
comes, you might find yourself “It’s essential. If you can show known become an obstacle.
floundering. If you want to stand an employer that you understand “Trust the process,” Newsom
on your own two feet and find how to manage your time from said. “You will end up somewhere.
319-352-9475 I 319-240-8250 something to do for yourself, you past experiences, you are well on It may not be your ideal place ini¬
[email protected] have to prepare yourself.” your way to being successful in tially but you will end up some¬
www.rackemuppromotions.com To prevent the build-up of stress organization beyond Wartburg,” where and things will be OK.”
and anxiety, Solheim said time Solheim said.
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The Wartburg Trumpet
NEWS
Wartburg considers post-baccalaureate certificate
JERICA GEORGE ASST. NEWS EDITOR This program is beneficial and
[email protected] is intended for working adults so
they can improve their job skills,
Kliegl said.
Wartburg is in the process of
“If I was a professional trying
submitting a proposal to the
to either move up in a company or
Wartburg College Educational
find a new job altogether, I would
Policies Committee for a post-bac-
definitely enroll in the program.
calaureate certificate program in
Not only would the program be a
leadership.
boost to a resume, it would also
This new program is not a full
show employers that I have the de¬
degree but students would get
sire to lead and want to do so effi¬
graduate level credits.
ciently,” Katie Brown said.
It came about because of the
Kliegl said this program still
strength of the undergraduate
leadership minor. Dr. Julie Kliegl, needs to go through the faculty
assistant professor of business ad¬ governing process, probably later
ministration, said. this month. Faculty will be able to
“We have also seen a lot of oth¬ share their thoughts and concerns.
er colleges and universities add "The people working on this
programs like this, so there were proposal are anticipating doing a
a number of converging factors,” pilot program the first two, maybe
Kliegl said. three years to determine if there
Having this type of program is enough of a market demand for
will help not only the college but it, can we successfully manage the
the students as well. Anna Lauterbach, a biology major, studies for graduate school. If Wartburg introduces a post-baccalaure¬ work load and that we have posi¬
“By having graduate level ate program in leadership, she can continue leadership studies at Wartburg. — Emily Novotny/TRUMPET tive outcome," Kliegl said.
courses in leadership it can only “Assuming all would go well, we
give you yet another leg up on the many professors coming together. be done more quickly but we do Theories, Leading Organizational would go back to the faculty and
competition in your job search A part that is different from want to have the residency com¬ Change and an applied leadership ask for a permanent creation of the
and will give you knowledge that the leadership minor is that these ponent,” Kliegl said. project, Kliegl said. program,” Kliegl said.
will positively impact your perfor¬ classes will be mostly online. The program would begin with “The whole model of the pro¬ Kliegl said the best estimate for
mance in your future positions,” There will be a residency com¬ a no credit introductory class to gram is about mind body and the program to get up and running
Courtney Mehus said. ponent in the beginning so peo¬ online learning so people who are spirit. So (it's about) how we think if all goes well would be the 2014
Kliegl, is one of many professors ple can get to know one another, not used to doing work online can about leadership, how we prac¬ academic year.
that teach leadership courses but Kliegl said. get the feel of it. That class would tice leadership and the spiritual “We have a lot of steps to go
she said that the work of this pro¬ “Right now it would take a year then be followed by Personal Lead¬ dimensions of leadership,” Kliegl through but we are feeling really
posal is not just her but the work of to complete this program, it could ership Development, Leadership said. positive,” Kliegl said.
Advisory Council begins Students discuss how movies create meaningful
budget planning experiences in Keep on Learning class
KRISTIN CANNING NEWS EDITOR Grace said. < continued from p. 1
[email protected] Despite the recent Fiscal Cliff,
Grace said Wartburg’s budget movies to show clips of during
In determining Wartburg’s bud¬ hasn’t been affected. He said the the session, Cawelti said they
get for next year. Vice President college thoroughly examined its started with a list of 30 films and
for Administration Gary Grace programs in 2008 when the econ¬ narrowed it down to a variety of
said the school is looking for cost omy started to go downhill and needs.
reductions as well as new sources thinks Wartburg is distributing “We didn’t want them ganged
of revenue. its funds in the right places. up in one decade and we wanted
Grace said the President’s Bud¬ Chief Business Officer and an interesting variety,” Kelley said.
get Adviso¬ Treasurer Rich Seggerman said Kelley said the reason for pick¬
Community members sign in to "The Power of Movies" Keep on
ry Council the Fiscal Cliffwill have “no bear¬ ing the movies was to expose peo¬
Learning session on Jan. 10. — Emily Novotny/7ffU/MP£T
will contin¬ ing on the college budget, but indi¬ ple to new things, not new films
ue working rectly it’s affecting employees and but new experiences. “When you go to a great mov¬ said.
on the bud¬ could affect people paying for an “Movies change our lives,” said ie and you remember it is getting Cawelti and Kelley have three
get for six to education.” Cawelti. inside in a way no other art form other sessions in the month of
eight weeks Compensation for faculty and He also said they are an impor¬ does because it is a combination January for this Keep on Learn¬
and staff will be determined in the tant cultural phenomenon. of images and language,” Cawelti ing series.
throughout spring, Grace said. Faculty and
Gary Grace
this process, staff received pay raises last year Now Hiring!
the council will determine where on Jan. 1,2012.
cost reductions will come from. Student Senate Treasurer David
“Whether it’s cost reductions or Nelson said he thinks the Fiscal
Delivery Drivers
new revenues, we’re trying to con¬ Cliff will have a transitory effect
nect them to the Wartburg mis¬ on the college, meaning the effects Earn up to $10-$12/hour
sion,” Grace said. “I can’t promise will be felt but will begin to dimin¬
these are reductions people will ish as the year continues.
notice or not.” “It is possible that the college Delivery Drivers
Grace said the Budget Advisory will be able to identify cuts that 18 years or older
Council will look into all the pro¬ have very little to no impact on the
Good Driving Record
grams Wartburg offers to make students,” Nelson said. “Addition¬
Take cash home daily We Offer:
sure they are still beneficial to the ally, it is possible that tuition could
college and are fulfilling the mis¬ change if the college needs to raise
- Flexible schedules
sion. They will also examine some more revenues to continue to pro¬
new opportunities for the college vide the same or greater level of - Meal Privileges
to make money, such as host¬ education.”
- Advancement opportunities
ing more high school camps and Tuition and room and board
adding new academic and athlet¬ make up 90 percent of the school’s
ic programs to draw in potential income, Grace said.
students. Nelson said any budget cut is To apply, go [email protected]
“Examining each program is a difficult to make, and “the process
For questions, please call 319-352-5591
good reaffirmation that the pro¬ is finding cuts that can be made
cess is working going forward,” that do not impact the mission.”
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Opinion & editorial
Input needed in ordinance talks
JOSHUA TRUEBLOOD | rental properties. the number of tenants allowed to Second, it would help resolve encourage students to attend the
HOLLIS HANSON-POLLOCK The city is considering im¬ live in a rental house is based on the city’s parking problem. Waverly input meetings.
GUESTCOLUMNISTS plementing an ordinance that its location, not its size. This ordinance affects all Waverly is hosting two city
[email protected] would make landlords responsi¬ The city’s idea is to change the Wartburg students who hope to input meetings regarding the
[email protected] ble for providing renters with safe ordinance so that the number of live off campus sometime in their ordinance.
housing. tenants allowed would be based on college career. These meetings are open for the
As The city’s current idea is to hire the number of legal bedrooms in It is important that students public to give their opinions.
many an individual to act as the ordi¬ the house. stay informed about the issue and The meetings will be held on
stu¬ nance enforcement officer. The reasoning behind this is share their opinions with the city. Tuesday, Jan. 15 from noon to 1
dents This person would inspect rent¬ two-fold. The only way the student voice p.m. and on Thursday, Jan. 17
have al houses to ensure they meet all First, it encourages safety in the can truly be heard is through the from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
heard, expectations including plumbing houses. students, so sharing your input Both meetings will be held in
the and mold. It will promote individuals liv¬ and concerns is essential. the Waverly Civic Center at 200
City of With the addition of this posi¬ ing in rooms with an egress in case Student Senate has been in¬ 1st St. NE in Waverly.
Waver- tion, the portion of the updated of any emergency situations. volved in the conversation at Any students who have ques¬
ly is currently considering chang¬ ordinance that would limit the Currently, a number of off City Council meetings in the past tions regarding the ordinance are
es to the city ordinance regarding number of individuals living in campus students are living in weeks. encouraged to contact Student
rental houses. a rental property would also be basements and rooms without an However, it is important that all Senate at [email protected] or
At this time, there is no ordi¬ enforced. egress. This can be dangerous in opinions are shared. the City of Waverly Zoning Office
nance regarding the safety of Under the current ordinance, the event of a fire. Because of this, we strongly at 352-9208.
Choice Words i
I am going to give up
Stijndsopf
pizza for my new year's
Dear Wartburg, Dear spandex-haters, ^resolution.
Maybe I'll
Why do we have December Our clothing choice is incredibly
graduation?? Why?? comfortable and very efficient in just give up
- Sad Roommate of a December our sport. You should try it out pepperoni pizza
grad some time.
instead.
Love,
We would not be opposed to Feste- - Track girls
berg serenading us to sleep every
night. Or even just once! Bookstore,
- Lohe 237 Please make sure your book prices
online match up with the prices in
Everyone I know is getting married the store. It looks bad on your part.
or pregnant. I’m just getting more - X Did My Research
awesome. Emily
- Legenfwait for it)dary Dear KCRG/Wartburg,
Novotny
I feel like you’re allowing the world
Dear Girl on Lohe 2, to stalk me with the campus cam.
Please wash your hands. Please. Sincerely
Sincerely, - Creeped Out Trumpet Editorial
- Calling yon poop hands from
now on It’s one week into the semester Making the most of your new year
and I am already daydreaming of
Dear Professors, graduation...provided I have a job
If I do any more reflections, I’m lined up. It’s that time again. The beginning when you feel that things are out big is one of the best, most inspi¬
going to turn into a mirror. - Senioritis is real of a brand new year. of your control and there will be rational things you can do.
- Too much of a good thing can be Whether or not you’re the type times where that is very much the But instead of realizing that
bad To the wannabe members of the to make resolutions, there’s no de¬ case. the big goal is just a bunch of little
Ring by Spring Club...the pressure nying the beauty of the start of a We can’t do much about those goals that add up, we get frustrated
Dear professor, is on. new day, in a new week, in a new times, but we can’t overlook this because we can’t accomplish our
Your exam was an exact replica of - Winter’s almost over month, in a new year. as we charge forward into 2013: big dream in one giant step.
an online quiz accessible for every¬ There’s something in our DNA so much of the year is within our Once you’ve chopped up your
one on the Internet. Here comes The squirrels are out and about that configures us to feel like the control. bigger goals into smaller, more
100 percent! again. If they see their shadow, beginning of any one of these is So many of the goals we are al¬ achievable ones, it’s time to plan
Sincerely does that mean spring’s coming? a fresh start, so the combination ways pushing aside are ours to ac¬ it out.
- An ethical student - They’re so fluffy! of all of them feels like the ulti¬ complish this year. We know how busy schedules
mate chance for renewal, the best One of the best ways to start get and how quickly any free hours
chance to hit the reset button on making this year work for you is can be lost if we don’t prioritize.
all those goals we didn’t accom¬ to make some concrete goals. Once your smaller steps are
Submit your Choice Words plish in 2012. Sit down this evening and really identified, schedule things to
online at: 2013 represents something new. think about what it is you want to make them happen into your day.
www.wartburgcircuit.org www.wartburgcircuit.org It represents a blank page for us accomplish this year. If it’s already a scheduled part of
to scribble all our hopes, dreams Think about the big things and your day, there’s less of a reason for
Choice Words is dedicated to the time that you’re heard! Either go and goals on. then think about the little things you to let your goals go.
(truthful?) expression of the stu¬ to the Circuit or tweet #choice- It is a stage waiting to be brought that can get you to that point. Plus, achieving mini-goals on
dents, faculty, staff and alumni of words to see your thoughts here! to life with the characters we’ll Too often we make our goals the way to your larger ones helps
Wartburg College. Want to share The Trumpet reserves the right to encounter, the plot twists we will seem unattainable by dreaming you feel the joy of reaching a goal
your thoughts, observations or censor inappropriate and libelous maneuver and the story we will up something so big we paralyze more often, keeping you moti¬
wisdom? Serious or delirious, it’s comments. create. ourselves. vated as you work toward the big
There will be times this year Don’t get us wrong, dreaming dream.
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_KNIGHTLIFE_
Wartburg grad finds strength New year
brings
through family and friends
new years
SARAH BORAAS KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR goals
[email protected]
towards
Laura Baker, a 2009 Wartburg
graduate from Waverly doesn’t
fitness
remember a lot from her acci¬
dent but is building new strength
through the help of friends and TORIE JOCHIMS OP/ED EDITOR
family. [email protected]
Baker, 25, had a bike accident
on Aug. 26 during a charity ride For many, the New Year started
in Denver, Colo, called the Venus out not with the ball dropping,
de Miles. but with fantasies of dropping a
While riding with her best few pounds.
friend Kathleen Burkhardt, Bak¬ Of all the New Year’s resolu¬
er braked at the bottom of a hill tions, it is often said that getting
and went over the handle bars and into shape or working on personal
landed on her head and neck. She wellness is one of the top resolu¬
was sent to the emergency room tions made, Sheila Kittleson, di¬
with a traumatic brain injury. rector of "The W" said.
“I’m lucky, really lucky,” Baker As December rolled in. Kittle-
said. “If it wasn’t for the helmet I son said they saw an increase in
was wearing and the amazing peo¬ membership, something they typ¬
ple that were surrounding me at ically see yearly.
the time, I would for sure be dead “I definitely think part of that
right now.” can be attributed to resolutions.
Baker spent three weeks in the Part of it is because it’s cold out¬
intensive care unit at Long Mount side now, but I think there’s defi¬
Hospital in Colorado and then nitely some resolutions in there,
spent several months at Craig too,” Kittleson said.
Hospital in Denver for rehab and "The W" encourages people to
inpatient care, said Debbe Baker, start their health journey, though
Laura’s mother. Kittleson said it doesn’t necessar¬
Baker was discharged from ily have to be a resolution and be¬
Craig on Nov. 14 and now lives in gin on Jan. 1.
Waverly to receive outpatient ther¬ “Anything it takes to give people
apy at Covenant Medical Center the push to start taking those steps
in Waterloo. Bike enthusiast Laura Baker rode her bike frequently at her home in Denver, Colo, before her accident and and taking care of themselves,
Baker’s therapy consists of plans to do the same once she is fully recovered. —Submitted Photo were always happy to see that. If
physical, occupational and speech it takes the start of a new year, then
therapy to strengthen her body be¬ the people in your life mean a love I have received from friends, very end.” that’s just fine,” Kittleson said.
cause of the months spent in the lot. If you surround yourself with family and even strangers,” Baker Baker’s future plans consist of Assistant Director of Personal
hospital. amazing people, even the bad stuff said. going back to Denver, continuing Training and Massage Therapy
She also struggles with serious seems OK.” "Just knowing someone is her second year of Masters at the Beth Myers said she recommends
memory problems and short-term After Baker’s accident, her thinking of you matters so much.” University of Denver and eventu¬ fitness classes for people who may
memory loss which makes it hard friend Kathleen decided to make Baker’s parents stayed by her ally becoming a communications be just starting out.
for her to remember what she did a Caring Bridge account to keep side throughout the entire recov¬ director for a non-profit organiza¬ “There’s an accountability there
earlier that day and what her past her friends and family updated ery process, experiencing the good tion, which she said, could ironi¬ with fitness classes, so they are a
year has consisted of, she said. on how she was doing through and the bad times. They contin¬ cally enough be Bike World. good way to get started,” Myers
“Frustration has been one of the recovery process. In the first ued to find strength through each “Biking will always be a big part said.
my biggest emotions. Anybody month of the creation of the blog, other and support through friends of my life, as long as I can move,” “And I always tell people that
would be frustrated if you couldn’t it received 20,000 hits, said Tom and family, Debbe Baker said. Baker said. “My accident hasn’t af¬ they should expect to be sore for
do something you’ve always been Baker, Laura’s father. “Laura was a real trooper,” fected my love of it in the least bit.” the first two weeks, but not to take
able to do,” Baker said. “The main reason for my recov¬ Tom Baker, said. “She continued several days off until the soreness
“I have learned though that ery is due to the insane amount of to show she was fighting until the goes away.”
Senior Wartburg student co-authors first book Sydney Marsh said that health
wasn’t on her resolutions list, but
not for the reasons you’d expect.
KAITLYN BALDRIDGE STAFF WRITER said she needed another voice. “1 don’t normally make New
[email protected] Jochims was able to use her ex¬ Year’s resolutions, because I don’t
periences from previous intern¬ feel I need a certain time. If I want
A newly published author has re¬
ships and her projection of what something, I just jump in. Howev¬
turned for her final semester at
she imagined a future workplace er, being fit and health conscious is
Wartburg. Through her summer might be like. something I strive for throughout
internship, Torie Jochims was able
“It was cool to have the per¬ the year,” Marsh said.
to co-author a book with speaker
spective of someone who doesn’t Kittleson said she thinks people
and real estate agent Karel Murray.
have a lot of experience in busi¬ make health a resolution because
Jochims said the best part of
ness. I think that is something that they know it’s something they
working on the non-fiction book,
doesn’t get told very often because should be taking care of.
“Conquering the Witch Within: Torie Jochims' book is available on Amazon.—Emily Novotny/TRL/MPET people don’t think there is a valid¬ The start of a new year also feels
Intergenerational Work Place
ity to that," Jochims said. like a fresh page to finally stop
Strategies that Create Real Re¬ that arise in the workplace. Jochims said she never imag¬ "The way it is set up with her making excuses about it.
sults,” was that she is now a pub¬ “The responses were in line with ined working on a non-fiction perspective and my perspective is “I think New Year's is a great
lished author. what I had experienced over the book about the business world. so you can see that validity." time to think about the person you
“I don’t think a lot of people my past 38 years; that women can be The project allowed her to work Both Murray and Jochims said want to be and then realize that to
age get to say that. Working with their own worst enemy due to how on her writing under the guid¬ they wanted to work together be that person, you need to devote
Karel (Murray) was amazing," Jo¬ they treat each other in the busi¬ ance of an experienced non-fic¬ again, and will be continuing pub¬ time and energy to making that
chims said. ness environment. It was time to tion author. licity efforts for their book. perception reality," Shea Kruger
The book, published Nov. 20, begin the conversation,” Murray “Torie had a willingness to ex¬ Jochims said working on the said.
2012, was based on some of Mur¬ said in an email. press her opinion to an older per¬ project was a great way to continue "I think it's important to keep
ray’s experiences in her profes¬ Murray and Jochims wrote the son. It was honest and that was developing her career as a writer. your goal in mind and remember
sional career. After surveying chapters together. The final sec¬ exactly what this book needed,” “Working with someone who that it will take daily persistence
over 200 women across the coun¬ tion of each chapter contains a Murray said. has written before was really help¬ for a resolution to become a habit,”
try, Murray wanted to offer some dialogue between Murray and In order to bring a unique ful. It helped strengthen me as a Kruger said.
solutions to reoccurring problems Jochims. perspective to the book, Murray writer.”
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KNIGHTLIFE
Cedar Falls artist’s latest exhibit
showcases female identity
HANNAH BURLINGAME do. I just wanted to do something
ASST. KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR normal,” Stigliani said.
[email protected] Her desire to continue telling sto¬
ries did not stop though, she said.
As Wartburg moves into the new “I don’t know if there is anything
semester, a new gallery exhibit is else I ever thought about doing,”
on display. Stigliani said.
Pieces of work by Claire Stigli¬ Her exhibit that is currently on
ani are currently on display in the display in the gallery is titled “Ev¬
Waldemar A. Schmidt Art Gallery. erything Lovely.”
Stigliani is a graduate of the Uni¬ “Everyone wants to
versity of Northern Iowa, but she did
play and everybody
not always grow up in the Midwest.
“I was born in Alexandria, Va. can play casually, but
When I was three we moved to Vi¬
to play like as a career
enna, Austria. Then in sixth grade
we moved to Cedar Falls,” Stigliani is a huge privilege and
said.
so you have to do it
Stigliani visited Amsterdam for
a year and a half after graduating harder than anyone
from college.
else.”
Stigliani said the different places
she has lived influenced her work
Claire Stigliani
in some ways. —
“Vienna is a Baroque city, and I
definitely think that comes across Stigliani said she is interested in
in my work. I was really influenced “images of women in the way they
by Dutch design when I lived in represent themselves.”
Holland,” Stigliani said. “I always wanted my work to
"Everything Lovely" is a theme that Stigliani has been thinking about for a while. The images show
“Dutch design is really clean but feel like the way you felt when you
Stigliani’s interest in how women represent themselves and her interest in romanticism and rococo
then it’s also about nature and ani¬ stepped into a really fancy party on
which she described as being about decadence. — Emily Novotny/ TRUMPET
mals and I really loved that.” New Year’s Eve,” Stigliani said.
She said that living in the Mid¬ Zhijian “Alice” Wang, gallery di¬
west helped her be able to tell stories rector, said she believes Stigliani’s reasoning was “that Claire is one of only about 10 percent of it actually advice for those who are aspiring
and entertain herself. work has a unique perspective on the young artists who just started made the editing cut, Stigliani said. artists. She said they have to play,
As a child, Stigliani said she wealth, sex, female and youth. to rise in the art world, and she is a “I work consistently and then have to be dedicated and have a
loved to play. She said it gave her the “Her work shows a great influ¬ local artist.” what I show becomes an editing critical eye.
chance to make a story and make up ence of pop culture and reflects Everything Stigliani makes she process.” “You have to have a crazy work
her own worlds. how young people view themselves makes in bed, she said. She said she believes art is impor¬ ethic because to play as an adult is a
“My mom would always say when as well as the society,” Wang said. “When I was in high school, I tant because “it is a reflection of life. huge privilege,” Stigliani said.
I was a kid ‘oh, you’re an artist,’” Wang said it was Scott Hudson’s would always do all my homework “It can talk about what you want “Everyone wants to play and ev¬
Stigliani said. idea to feature Stigliani’s work. in my bed,” Stigliani said. life to be or the way life was,” Sti¬ erybody can play casually, but to
“1 thought it was like a great new “Scott Hudson who was the di¬ “When I was in college and I gliani said. play like as a career is a huge privi¬
world. Everyone was born into rector of the gallery was neighbors would get my painting homework “It is a way to synthesize both my lege and so you have to do it harder
something.” with my parents. He just contacted 1 would try to do it at a desk or easel life and what I see as the culture than anyone else.”
However, when she entered high me,” Stigliani said. because that was what I was sup¬ around me. I think that whether “Everything Lovely” is on display
school Stigliani said she was not “I think he knew that I was pose to do but then I would always you are an artist or not, everybody until Feb. 22 and is free to the pub¬
sure if she wanted to be an artist. showing,” slowly move to my bed.” does that.” lic. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to Wang said she believes Hudson’s Out of everything she makes, Stigliani had three pieces of
Returning Trumpet Choir brings new music to Wartburg
KRISTINE MILBRANDT STAFF WRITER the brass choir,” Muntefering said. equipment and uniforms with
[email protected] Sarah White, a junior, is look¬ them.
ing forward to the start of the new The ensemble will perform
For the first time since the 2009- group. with Muntefering and two other
2010 academic year, there is a trum¬ “This is the first time that I’ll be Wartburg professors March 21 in
pet choir on campus. playing in a trumpet choir, so it’s the chapel.
Due to the influx of trumpets this new and it’s fun,” White said. On March 22, the trumpet festi¬
year and the 3rd Annual Trumpet White is also looking forward to val continues, bringing high school
Festival happening in March, Scott getting to know other trumpeters trumpeters from around Iowa and
Munteferingheld an informational better from the two different band Minnesota to Wartburg.
meeting for Wartburg trumpeters ensembles at Wartburg: Concert The high school students will
Jan. 8. Band and Wind Ensemble. get a chance to play songs of their
“We have 30 trumpets all in one “Since we’re separated into two own, as will the Wartburg Trumpet
ensemble,” Dan Haack, a sopho¬ different bands, we don’t really get Choir and the Kentucky Baroque
more, said. to know all of the trumpets, but Trumpets.
“I’m interested in the music that this will bring us together and help Concluding the evening, they
we’re going to play because it’s go¬ us get to know each other better,” will join in a mass choir of up to 70
ing to be many, many parts. I’m White said. trumpets.
looking forward to the experience This year’s Trumpet Festi¬ “Because we have so many play¬
of it.” val brings the Kentucky Baroque ers on campus, there’s an opportu¬
The first trumpet choir got its Trumpets to Wartburg, famed for nity for everyone to play together,”
start in the fall of 2009, which was their role in the 2012 Steven Spiel¬ Muntefering said.
Muntefering’s first semester at berg film “Lincoln.” “It’s also a little bit of a recruiting
Wartburg. The men’s trumpet ensemble can tool, because for the trumpet festi¬
“We did it for whole year, but be seen in the film playing during val, we bringhigh school players on
the next year, we shifted into brass the scene at Gettysburg. campus so they can see what a col¬ White and Joe Amsberry are two members of the Wartburg Trumpet
choir, which is trumpets, horns, Muntefering said that the Ken¬ lege choir looks like.” Choir. The choir has 30 trumpeters. This is the first trumpet choir on
trombones, tubas and euphoniums, tucky Baroque Trumpets will be Wartburg's campus since 2009 — Emily Novotny/77?L//WP7T
to get other students involved with bringing Civil War-era trumpet
TRE WAflTBORG TRUMPEt P 11 7-—"Monday, iaNUaRV 14. 2017
_Sports_
Knights deserve Women pound Dutch, fall to Storm
your support
TEVIN LIND | NATHAN FORD
< Continued from p. 8 STAFF WRITER | SPORTS EDITOR driver’s seat the rest of the way, at
[email protected] one point leading by 35 in the sec¬
[email protected] ond half.
Sharpshooters Brett Ahlgren, They held the Dutch to 19 percent
Drew Crawford and Thomas Per¬ No. 14 Simpson (13-1,3-0) was too shooting from the field and allowed
kins can light it up from anywhere much for the Wartburg women (9- no shots from three-point range.
on the court. 5, 2-1) to handle Saturday as the “I thought our pressure gave
Floor generals Mitchell Murphy Storm forced 25 turnovers and held them problems, if they run their
and Brandon Flenor can create of¬ the Knights to 20 percent three- structure they are pretty good. We
fense for themselves and for their point shooting in a 66-57 win. didn’t let that happen and we were
teammates. Wartburg tied the game at 21 able to score off our defense,” head
Inside, Eddie Diemer and Clay with just over three minutes to coach Bob Amsberry said.
Cook give the Knights legitimate play in the first half but a 9-2 run Carly Jacobs led all scorers with
scoring from the post and are also gave Simpson a seven-point lead at 13 points hitting three of her six at¬
beasts on the boards. the half. tempted three-pointers.
A team that lost their All-II- The Storm would not relinquish Point guard Abi Weidemann re¬
AC leading scorer and rebound¬ that lead as they led by as many as 14 turned from a five-game absence
er (Jordan Sathoff) and was sup¬ in the second half and the Knights due to a head injury to score 12
posed to only win a couple IIAC could never get closer than seven as points and dish out two assists off
games is clearly one of the most they suffered their first Iowa Con¬ the bench.
balanced teams in the league and ference loss of the season. Cathy Reiter had nine points,
they deserve your support. Baileigh O’Brien nearly recorded three assists and three steals.
Come out to Levick Arena a double-double with nine points The Knights shoot a total of 51
Wednesday night as they take on and 13 rebounds while Carly Ja¬ percent from the field and 39per-
Coe. cobs led the way in scoring with 18 cent from three-point range.
The Kohawks were picked to points. “I thought our kids did a good
win the conference and are 2-1 in Kate Nielsen led Simpson, which job of being patient and getting
league play so far. Wouldn’t that shot 39.1 percent from the field, high quality shots and we were
be fun if No. 8 beat No. 1? Well, with 22 points and nine rebounds. able to hit some threes which got
that’s what they were supposed to The women dominated Central us going plus off our press we were
be, anyway. at home Wednesday in a 69-38 vic¬ able to score in transition,” Ams¬
And let’s not forget about the tory over the Dutch. berry said. Guards Brooke Stahlberg (11) and Carly Jacobs pressure a Central ball-
women. The Knights were up 33-18 at the The Knights return to the court handler at Levick Arena Wednesday night. —Erin Ridgeway/TRUMPET
They may have lost Saturday end of the first half and were in the Wednesday to host Coe (9-5,2-1).
but that was to the No. 14 team in
the country (Simpson), and the Knights take down Simpson
Knights gave them all they could IIAC WOMEN'S IIAC MEN'S
handle. BASKETBALL BASKETBALL
Regardless, this team is 2-1 in STANDINGS STANDINGS * Continued from p. 8 because they came in and estab¬
the IIAC after a close win against lished things early then our bench
Dubuque and thrashing Central Simpson 3-0 13-1 Buena Vista . 3-0 1 1-3 Flenor ended up with 13 points came in to continue what the start¬
by 31 points. while also dishing out five assists. ers had done,” Steege said.
The women play an exciting Loras 2-1 12-2 Luther 3-0 10-4 Jake Reinhardt also contributed “We did a pretty good job at the
style of basketball, often double a career high 14 points, making five start of the second half of build¬
teaming and trapping the ball Coe 2-1 9-5 Wartburg 3-0 8-5 of his six shots. ing our lead, towards the end of the
handler and looking to force Wartburg 2-1 9-5 Coe 2-1 9-5 Big man Eddie Diemer had a half we need to work on taking care
turnovers. rough night on the floor only con¬ of the ball,” said assistant coach Ja¬
Almost every player can handle Dubuque 1-2 1 1-3 Dubuque 1-2 1 1-3 necting on only three of his 11 son Steege.
the ball and shoot the three but shots but still ended up with eight The Knights led by as many as
they also feature an inside pres¬ Central 1-2 8-6 Central 0-3 7-6 points and led the team with 10 26 early in the second half and de¬
ence in freshman Kailey Kladi- Luther 1-2 9-5 Loras 0-3 5-9 boards. spite the lead being cut to single
vo who has become the league’s “We had a lot of guys step up, digits, the Knights hung on for
breakout player, leading Wartburg Buena Vista 0-3 7-7 Simpson 0-3 4-10 our three leading scorers came off the victory.
in scoring. Alison Emrich also the bench, those guys did a great Wartburg returns to action
provides the Knights a potent job, but give credit to our starters Wednesday against Coe at 8 p.m.
threat in the post.
Senior Baileigh O’Brien is a Tracksters dominate season opener at home
double-double machine. Point
guard Abi Weidemann is back
ALYSSA NOBLE STAFF WRITER
from injury and fellow senior [email protected] the field portion of the meet. long jump (6.99 m) were won by Knights overcame the Storm in the
Cathy Reiter is a defensive ball On the women’s side, the high Jonas Elusme, the triple jump was final stretch to take the win.
hawk — and no slouch on the of¬ The Wartburg Relays marked the jump was won by Mary Wrage won by Chad Green (12.40m) and The women won all eight of the
fensive end either. start of the indoor season for the (1.52m), Ashlee Downs won the Colt Feltes won the weight throw running events. Erica Dynes ran
Carly Jacobs and Brooke Stahl- No. 1 ranked Wartburg women’s long jump (4.93m), triple jump (14.78 m). the 60m dash in 8.18 seconds and
berg can knock down three after and No. 14 ranked men’s track and was won by Monique Davisson Dylan Boyd also had a win for Camesha Goods ran the 60m hur¬
three and Holly Halstead can han¬ field teams Friday, as the Knights (11.51m), pole vault by Allie Mun- the Knights in the shot put, putting dles in 9.00 seconds.
dle the ball just as well. went against the Simpson Storm. day (2.70 m). up his personal best with a throw Relay victories for the Knights
The Knights are also one of the The Knights dominated the meet, In throwing events, the shot put of 15.79m. came in the 4x200 (1:50.40), 4x400
fastest teams in the IIAC and play winning 26 of the 28 events. (13.10m) and the weight throw “It was a great first meet. There is (4:08.24), 4x800 (9:38.25), 4xmile
relentless defense. The field events started the meet (14.80m) were both won by Kayla still lots of room for improvement, (22:52.23), 1600 sprint medley
The women take on Coe at off well for the Knights. Both the Hemann. and many good things are coming (4:43.31) and the distance medley
home Wednesday at 6 p.m. men and women won all events in The men’s high jump (2.07m) and for the future,” Boyd said. (13:03.98).
Oh and did I mention the Ko-
Running events were also suc¬ The final races of the night fea¬
hawk women were also picked to
cessful for the men’s and women’s tured the Wartburg teams sur¬
win the IIAC? teams. rounding the track to cheer on their
Well I think Coe will be pretty
The men’s team won six of the teammates.
surprised when they step inside
running events. Larry Johnson ran Two of the members of the wom¬
Levick Arena Wednesday in front
the 60m hurdles in 8.51 seconds. en’s team ran through this gather¬
of a raucous student section to face
The men’s relays of 4x800 meters ing of their teammates.
two extremely good and driven
(8:15.01), 4xMile (18.28.83), 1600 “It was awesome,” junior Cera
Wartburg basketball teams.
sprint medley (3:59.64) and the Bauder said.
It’s time to give these teams the
distance medley (10:52.87) were “It was really fun. It pushed me
support they deserve, because
all won by Wartburg. to work harder,” teammate Chelsey
they’re both conference title con¬
The Knights also had an excit¬ Henkenius said.
tenders and proving doubters
ing battle with the Storm in the The Knights return to the track
wrong across the state. Wartburg runners (from left) Maddie Kleve, Kristin Canning and Ken¬ 4x200 as both teams exchanged at the Cyclone Open Friday and
dra Kregel run in Hoover Fieldhouse Friday. —Emily Novotny/TRUMPET
leads throughout the race and the Saturday.
VOLUME 107, NUMBER 12
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Wednesday W/M Basketball vs. Coe
Thursday Wrestling vs. Luther
Friday Wrestling @ Coe
Friday IndoorTrack @ Cyclone Open
Saturday IndoorTrack® Cyclone Open
Saturday W/M Basketball @ Buena Vista
Women split two MAC games
The Knights were successful at home but
couldn't get past Simpson on the road
Knights win NWCA National Duals
SHELBY GRANATH STAFF WRITER for Wartburg. with a pin from Camacho and a won 25-12. the season and Anderson moved his
[email protected] Winners against Elmhurst in¬ decision from Anderson. Winners for the Knights includ¬ winning streak to 11.
cluded Gilberto Camacho (4-1 de¬ Centenary got on the board with ed Anderson Williams, Azinger The Knights (10-0,1-0) return to
For the first time at the National cision), Kenny Anderson (3-0 deci¬ a decision over Tommy Mirocha. Sam Upah, Punahele Soriano, Fank IIAC competition Thursday when
Duals, it was not a Wartburg vs. sion), Kodie Silvestri (18-3 technical Silvestri, Williams, Upah and In the second dual on Saturday, they host No. 13 Luther (6-5, 1-0)
Augsburg final in Division III. In¬ fall), Cole Welter (12-4 major deci¬ Phillip Hawes pulled out wins for Wartburg faced No. 9 seed Ithaca. at 7 p.m.
stead, the Knights went up against sion), Landon Williams (5-0 deci¬ the Knights and Wartburg headed The Knights were again successful, Wartburg has a quick turn¬
the No. 2 ranked team in the coun¬ sion), Dylan Azinger (6-5 decision) to the finals with a 23-12 victory winning 33-6. around as they travel to Cedar Rap¬
try, Elmhurst Sunday afternoon. and Ryan Fank (6-0 decision). over Cententary. Winners for the Knights includ¬ ids Friday night to take on the No. 8
The No. 1 ranked Knights (10-0) In the semifinals Sunday morn¬ On Saturday the Knights won the ed Anderson, Mirocha, Silvestri, Kohawks (9-4,3-0) in another Iowa
defeated the No. 2 Bluejays (8-1) 24- ing, Wartburg was up against No. 5 first two rounds. Welter, Williams, Upah, Hawes Conference dual.
10 to clinch the third straight and seed Cententary (N.J.). Their first dual was against No. and Fank.
seventh overall National Duals title The Knights started off strong 16 seed Johns Hopkins. Wartburg Fank recorded his sixth pin of
Wartburg- Wartburg
(25-12) '
Johns Hopkins - Wartburg_
(33-6)
Coe- Ithaca
(24-16)
tthaca - Wartburg_
(23-12) "
Augsburg - Augsburg
(24-12)
Springfield - Centenary _
□ (19-15) “
Centenary Centenary
(2 7-13)
Luther
Elmhurst -
Elmhurst_ Wartburg
Wesleyan ■ (28-10) (24-10)
Elmhurst
(26-9)
Olivet —
UW-'Whitewater
UW- _ (18-16)
Whitewater Elmhurst
(26-19)
Cortland State -
Cortland State
Johnson and (19-18)
Wales - Cortland State
(24-12)
UW-LaCrosse UW-LaCrosse Wartburg's Kodie Silvestri wrestles an Ithaca opponent at the National Duals in Springfield, III. Saturday.
(22-12) More photos and video highlights can be viewed on www.wartburgcircuit.org. —Shelby Granath/TRU/WPfT
Dubuque ■
Editors take: Basketball teams
Men continue IIAC winning streak
proving doubters wrong
TEVIN LIND | NATHAN FORD The Knights got out to a substan¬ Brett Ahlgren led all scorers with
SteTvAiFnF.l iWndR@ITEwRa \r StbPuOrRgT.eSd EuD ITOR tial lead early and didn’t look back 16,12 of those points coming from nNaAthTaHnA.fNo rFdO@RwD aSrPtbOuRrTgS.e EdDuI TOR the Iowa Conference.
[email protected] the whole game. three-point range. Wartburg wasn’t about to be
“Our guys came out ready to play, Point guard Brandon Flenor Back in November, the basketball anyone’s doormat.
The Wartburg men’s basketball we did a nice job in the first half of came off the bench and was able coaches of the Iowa Conference Wednesday they proved it wasn’t
team was not intimidated in its first sharing the ball which led to open to penetrate the Dutch defense to picked the Wartburg women’s team a fluke as they pummeled Central,
conference road test of the season shots, fortunately we were able to open the scoring for himself and to finish fourth in the IIAC and the leading by as many as 26 points in
Saturday at Simpson. make those shots and establish an teammates. men to finish dead last. an 86-78 win.
After three games of conference Saturday was their first road test
The Knights silenced the Storm early lead,” assistant coach Jason
► Knights take down Simpson—p.7 competition, it’s obvious both against the Simpson Storm.
crowd early and often, including Steege said.
teams can be better than that. The Knights were once again the
Drew Crawford’s 3-pointer that
Much better. aggressor, leading 32-9 at one point
put Wartburg up 32-9.
Let’s begin with the men. They in the first half and not letting up
Crawford went on to score 14
went 5-5 in the non-conference for a 69-54 win.
points on four 3-pointers and
campaign, the worst record among The team that was supposed to
pulled down seven rebounds.
Iowa Conference teams. finish last in the league isn’t just
Wartburg rolled to a 69-54 vic¬
But they’ve turned it around in pulling a few close upsets, they are
tory in Indianola, improving to
a big way. winning convincingly.
8-5 overall and 3-0 in the Iowa
Last Saturday a Dubuque Spar¬ And they’re fun to watch, too.
Conference.
tans team that lost just one non¬ Like offense? The Knights shot
Eddie Diemer had a big game
conference game came marching .442, .509 and .558 from the field in
inside with 16 points and five
in to Levick Arena looking to be¬ their first three IIAC games.
rebounds.
gin their run to the top of the IIAC That includes shooting an as¬
Wartburg shot 55.8 percent as a
with a blowout win. tonishing .357, .500 and .474 from
team, including 47.4 percent from
As ESPN’s Lee Corso would say, three-point range.
beyond the arc.
“Not so fast my friend.”
Wednesday night the men took
Wartburg's Eddie Diemer looks to make a post move in Wednesday's The Knights exploded for 46 first
on the Central Dutch at home and
victory over Central at Levick Arena. Diemer leads the team in points half points and went on to win 69- ► Knights deserve—p.7
came away with a win over the IIAC
(12.3) and rebounds (6.7) per game. -Erin Ridgeway/TRUMPET 58, sending a message to the rest of
opponent 86-78.