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January 30, 2017 For more news, visit www.wartburgcircuit.org Volume 111, Number 13
New library
learning
space on
campus
JENNA WINTER STAFF WRITER
[email protected]
The library is preparing a new
learning space for students called
the Pathways Cen-
ter Peer Learn-
ing Lab, Derek
Solheim, director
of the Pathways
Center said.
This area will
have the WRSL
Derek
(writing, reading,
Solheim
speaking lab) and
Emmett Buckles and Blake Shipman lead chapel, one way students are able to express their faith at Wartburg. —Rochelle Beardsley/Trumpet
math lab. After some adjustments,
it will also be used for the Path-
Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry reflects
ways Peers and igKnight mentor-
ing programs. It is scheduled to
open sometime during February.
Committee to begin first department review in 10 years this Winter Term
"A few months ago, Curtis Brun-
dy and I travelled to three colleges:
The University of Iowa, Coe Col- MEG HARPER NEWS EDITOR Dr. Rev. Ramona Bouzard, reformed into different shapes changed.
lege and Maryville University. We [email protected] dean of the Chapel, and Campus and stuff, how is it that we want "The last review was nine years
wanted to learn from other people Pastor Rev. Brian Beckstrom are to move into the new time?" ago in 2007. By the time this
about what has worked and what This year, the Department of leading a majority of the project, Bouzard said the department review is completed it will be 10
has not," Solheim said. Spiritual Life & Campus Minis- with the help of several other will focus on doing things to years. Think about how much
After touring the different facili- try is conducting Wartburg students and faculty help students think about their has changed in the last 10 years
ties, Solheim and Brundy decided a department re- members. own vocation but also strives to in terms of technology, culture,
they wanted a place that combined view for the first "Taking a look at it being the think about what it means for etc. It is definitely long overdue,"
students’ learning with the services time since 2007. 500th anniversary year of the Wartburg to have a vocation, es- Beckstrom said.
the library and the Pathways Cen- According Protestant Reformation, we've pecially as a church. Beckstrom said the depart-
ter offer. to the website, decided to do a program review Bouzard said the goal is to ment is already in the process of
"Maryville University’s Stu- Wartburg is an as a way of asking, how do we figure out how students' voca- working with a consultant this
dent Success Center had a lot of inclusive Chris- enter into this new time in a way tions as well as the vocation semester, the Rev. Dr. Dwight
Ramona
the same areas that our Pathways tian College that isn’t just responding to ev- of the church relate to servant Zscheile.
Bouzard
Center has but it was organized in where all are re- eryday stuff but also saying OK leadership. He said Zscheile is an Episco-
a different way," Solheim said. ceived as beloved by God. how do we really serve students Beckstrom said the biggest pal Priest and a professor of Con-
The Pathways Center Peer The department of spiritual in their faith expression?" Bou- reason for the department review gregational mission and leader-
Learning Lab will test out new life and campus ministry coor- zard said. is the need to better understand ship at Luther Seminary in St.
strategies and will then receive dinates faith opportunities for "As we talk about being a re- what God is doing on campus Paul, Minnesota.
feedback on what works and what students, faculty and staff. forming place and always being and how the campus context has qEnd of Christendom p. 2
does not. At first, only the WRSL
and the math lab will be in the new
Beckstrom focuses on Wartburg as a college of the church
space.
"In the WRSL, we are excited to
move into a more visible space on MEG HARPER NEWS EDITOR Lutheran higher education model thesis. community.
campus. We are hoping that more [email protected] is very unique. "Pastor Brian’s research and "Finally, I will select three
students will be reminded of the "We have a Lutheran-Christian the department review are dove- schools to visit in person, one of
resource that we always strive to Campus Pastor Brian Beckstrom identity as a college but we don’t tailing together to help us pay at- which will be Wartburg, to do a
be for them as they work on writ- is working on earning his Doctor require theological conformity. tention to the faith pillar. What’s final qualitative phase through
ing, reading and speaking assign- of Ministry. Because of our Lutheran Chris- important is to think about how focus groups and interviews. At
ments," Jette Irgens, assistant di- Beckstrom tian identity, we believe that we do this with students aca- the end of the process I’ll have
rector of the Pathways Center, said. said he is looking people are made in the image of demically and in a co-curricular a lot of data that I will analyze
This new space will be directly at the relation- God and must never be treated form," Bouzard said. looking for patterns and relation-
off the skywalk near the circula- ship between as objects to be manipulated or "I think the work he is doing ships across all three phases,"
tion desk, a very high traffic area. the espoused coerced. will allow us as a college to ask Beckstrom said.
This will be an area where students and perceived Our job is to participate in those questions instead of just Beckstrom is also currently
can receive help in different sub- religious identity God’s mission by educating stu- doing that on the side." writing the preliminary chap-
ject areas. Brian and mission at dents for lives of leadership and Beckstrom said there are three ters for his thesis which will be
"I often hear from students that Beckstrom seven Evangeli- service. That means challenging phases to his research. defended in April 2018. Beck-
they don’t think they have time to cal Lutheran Church in America all members of the campus com- "The first is a qualitative strom’s research will also aide
come to the WRSL, while in re- (ELCA) colleges and universities, munity to explore their faith and analysis of the web sites of the the department in their review
ality it would probably save them including Wartburg. live up to the ideals embodied by seven colleges I’m studying. Af- process.
time. Now it will be right on their "Basically, I’m studying how Jesus," Beckstrom said. ter importing the data, I code "The work I’m doing for my
path. Going to the WRSL is a great ELCA colleges talk about their He said promoting freedom and analyze it with a software thesis provides a big picture
investment in yourself, as our aim religious mission and identity and while remaining grounded in program, trying to get a sense for view of what God is doing in the
is to make you a more skilled and how it’s perceived by the campus Wartburg’s identity is not easy. how each school talks about their world, Lutheran colleges and
confident writer," Irgens said. community. Attending a Lu- "It takes a lot of diligence and religious identity and mission," Wartburg," Beckstrom said.
Students who need more help theran college and now working hard work, which is why pro- Beckstrom said. "Normally a consultant would
can still work one-on-one with the at one has been a life changing ex- cesses like this are so important," Beckstrom is also administer- do the big picture work as well
Vogel Library staff and the Path- perience for me and I want to see Beckstrom said. ing a survey online at each school but because I’m already do-
ways Center. This is a way students many others have that same kind Dr. Rev. Ramona Bouzard, that measures the perceptions ing that for my thesis we’re able
can work with others to improve of experience," Beckstrom said. dean of the Chapel, has been an of religious identity and mission to move forward a little more
their learning. Beckstrom said he believes the avid supporter of Beckstrom’s among members of the campus quickly."
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New society brings live speaker broadcasts to campus
OLIVIA JANSEN STAFF WRITER and I think that as many opportu- will feature real estate entrepreneur
[email protected] nities students can have to engage and star of “Shark Tank” Barbara
in these kinds of activities, the bet- Corcoran, award-winning TV per-
A new organization on campus will ter," Lang said. sonality and co-host of FOX NFL
be bringing several live broadcasts Vice President Dailen Folke- Sunday Curt Menefee, Emmy
of keynote speak- dahl joined The National Society award-winning co-host of “The To-
ers to Wartburg of Leadership and Success for many day Show” Hoda Kotb and Emmy
this semester and of the same reasons. award-winning television personal-
in the coming “We thought an organization ity, journalist and author Anderson
years. like NSLS was a need on campus Cooper.
The National and knew a lot of students could "I think the broadcasts will give
Society of Lead- benefit from it,” Folkedahl said. students the opportunity to hear
ership and Suc- "It is one of few honor societies from people they never otherwise
Ashley
cess (NSLS) is a on campus that is not based solely would except if they were to look
Lang
national leader- on academic success, but instead them up on YouTube or something.
ship honor society that promotes requires completion of an involve- This is a more credible way to have
leadership and goal achievement ment-based program in order to be- access to big names," Lang said.
for college students. The Wartburg come an inducted member." Each speaker will share their
chapter was officially accepted as a Folkedahl said though the pro- unique success story and give stu-
registered student organization in gram may seem long, members have dents tips on how to reach success
December. until graduation to complete it. in their lives as well.
Ashley Lang, assistant director of Beginning this semester, the soci- "I’m really excited for Barbara
the Institute for Leadership Edu- ety will host live broadcasts of suc- Corcoran," Folkedahl said. "I’ve
cation, is one of the faculty advis- cessful leaders and business profes- watched her on 'Shark Tank' and
ers for NSLS along with Dr. Fred sionals in the U.S. These events are I’m always really interested to lis-
Waldstein, the director of the In- open to the entire campus. ten to powerful, successful women
stitute for Leadership Education. Folkedahl said because these and hear about how they achieved
"One of my students, Meg Harp- events are broadcasts, the subjects their success."
er, approached me early on in the will not physically be on campus. The first broadcast, with Barbara
semester with an idea to launch However, the audience will have Corcoran, will be on Feb. 7 from
this new organization. I agreed to the opportunity to ask the speak- 6-8 p.m. in WBC 214 Buckmaster.
be the faculty adviser because I’m ers questions through Twitter. Menefee will be Feb. 21, followed
very passionate about leadership The four broadcasts this semester by Cooper on March 12 and Kotb
on March 14.
Throughout the semester, NSLS
On Feb. 7 students and faculty will have the opportunity to attend a
will also host a Leadership Training
live speaker broadcast featuring Barbara Corcoran, real estate entre-
Day for its members as well as suc-
prenuer and star of "Shark Tank." This will be the first of four broad-
cess networking meetings for each
casts on campus this semester hosted by the new organization, The
person to set goals for themselves.
National Society of Leadership and Success. The event will be from
During these meetings, members
6-8 p.m. in WBC 214 Buckmaster. — Submitted photo
hold each other accountable for
their goals and offer to help in any of 2.7 or higher and have a desire from the organization. Once stu-
way they can. to lead. There are currently 233 dents are inducted to NSLS, they
Junior Alyssa Hewitt took the members in the Wartburg chap- receive lifetime membership and
opportunity to be a part of the new ter. Folkedahl and Lang said the benefits and their level of partici-
organization when she was asked to requirements were selected to al- pation from then on is up to them,"
join last semester. low the society to be inclusive, not Lang said.
"It sounded like a good opportu- exclusive. Invitations are sent out bi-annu-
nity to expand my network, gain in- "I think one good thing about ally, so if students meet the require-
sights from other leaders and build having an honor society that is ments but did not receive an invita-
my resume," she said. based on leadership is that students tion to be a member this semester,
Members of Wartburg NSLS had their first Orientation meeting last In order to be eligible for the so- can engage as much or as little as they should look for their invitation
Thursday to discuss the semester. — Rochelle Beardsley/TRUMPET ciety, students must have a GPA they feel like they want to get back to arrive next fall.
'The end of Christendom' brings changes to Wartburg
qContin. from p. 1 faith is changing as societies and preliminary results in the fall of
"He’s a rising star in the church religions continue to develop and 2017.
world who has written several books change. "We will gather people back to-
on mission, leadership and how the "We’re emerging from a long pe- gether and say OK, this is what we
church responds to change," Beck- riod of stability in the western world know about ourselves and go from
strom said. known as Christendom. During there," Bouzard said.
Beckstrom said last semester the Christendom, the church had a fa- The idea to begin a department
department also had to assemble vored place in society and it was ex- review originated a few years ago
a guiding team of six to eight stu- pected people would participate in when Beckstrom received funding
dents, faculty and staff who will the church," Beckstrom said. from the college to lead a faith iden-
help to engage the campus com- Though Beckstrom said there are tity project.
munity and discern what God is good and bad things about the end Beckstrom said this project was
doing at Wartburg. of Christendom, he said it is very created in order to examine the
"Dwight will be visiting cam- clear the church is now facing an religious identity and mission at
pus in February to meet with the adaptive challenge which will re- Wartburg.
team and get the ball rolling. He’ll quire new ways of participating in "I was working on that with an
also be meeting with the President God’s mission. on-campus committee comprised
and hopefully some other leaders "Quite frankly no one really of Dr. Lee Nelson, Stephanie Boed-
Dr. Brian Jones and Stephanie Blake, along with many other
on campus. We hope to begin con- knows what this is going to look ing, Dr. Dan Sundblad, Dr. Chris-
Wartburg students, faculty, staff and community members are
ducting focus groups this spring to like, but we believe that this pro- tine DeVries, Vice President Scott
active participants in the various programs offered by the Dept. of
begin gathering data," Beckstrom cess will help us be better attuned Leisinger and various student lead-
Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry. Dr. Ramona Bouzard said active
said. to the leading of the Spirit," Beck- ers," he said.
Wartburg participants will play a key role in defining and imple-
Beckstrom said one of the main strom said. Beckstrom said this has since
menting the coming reformations to the department. — Rochelle
focuses of the department review Bouzard said the review will go then morphed into the subject for
Beardsley/TRUMPET
will be the challenges of ministry on throughout the semester but will his doctoral research.
in the present era. also continue into the Fall Term. He said he will be helping to "Mission and leadership are the of the focus groups will be con-
Beckstrom and Bouzard agreed The department has an aggres- facilitate the guiding team with areas I’m studying for my Doctor of ducted by members of the guiding
everything related to the Christian sive timetable that should produce Zcheile’s guidance. Ministry degree. I anticipate most team," Beckstrom said.
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Faculty Spotlight
& Staff
CODY SNIDER STAFF WRITER
[email protected]
Dr. Kunihiko Terasawa, World
Religions professor at Wartburg Point guard Nick Webber scored his 1,000th point at an away game
college, was once an economics last week. — Rochelle Beardsley/TRUMPET
major studying in Tokyo, Japan. Senior joins 1,000 point club
He felt dissatisfied with what he
was studying, and eventually real- TYLER FRENCH STAFF WRITER Iowa Conference Tournament
ized he wanted to learn something [email protected] championships.
that interests him. They were also ranked in the Top
"While I was studying Econom- With his first basket on Saturday 25 this season for the first time in
ics, I felt it was 'too dry.' I felt I Jan. 21, Nick Webber joined an elite 11 years.
was unconsciously looking for the group at Wartburg College, giving Webber said his ultimate goal is
meaning of life. That’s why I be- him 1,000 points for his career. to help lead the team to an Iowa
came interested in religion, and Webber is the 31st member of Conference championship and go
joined extracurricular activities Dr. Terasawa has taught at Wartburg since 2012 and participates in the 1,000 Point Club and is the on a run in the NCAA Tourna-
like Bible studies," Terasawa said. several on and off campus activities. — Ellyn Felton/TRUMPET second on the current team, join- ment, something no Knights team
Despite growing up in a Bud- ing teammate and fellow senior Jor- has done since 2001.
dhist environment, he wanted to way that is understanding to the we are together that much more dan Cannon. Peth commended Webber for be-
study other religions. He felt that students as well. exciting," Terasawa said. "When I look back on scoring ing such a team player and said the
Christianity and America came "Sometimes it can be kind of Terasawa also holds an annual 1,000 points and any other accom- team atmosphere around this year's
hand in hand, which inspired him hard to understand him, but he is Outfly event every summer. For plishments throughout my basket- squad is amazing.
to move to the United States. easily relatable to any student. He the past four years, Wartburg ball career, it makes me think about "It's a tremendous relationship
Once he moved to the United knows it may be hard for us to un- Alum in the area have made it to the teammates and coaches who among all the guys, a relationship
States, he received his Ph.D. from derstand his accent at times, but the event in Tokyo. have helped me become the player I would never believe would be so
Temple University. After studying makes sure students will ask ques- Terasawa thinks what makes I am," Webber said. strong 1-24," Peth said.
Christianity for so long, he said it tions," Keck said. Wartburg so great is its students, Webber is a four year member of Wartburg is over halfway done
gave him a new appreciation for Though challenges do occur, and the outfly event is one way to the men's varsity team and has been with its conference schedule and
Buddhism, Confucianism and Terasawa believes no student give back to former students. the starting point guard each of the is sitting around the middle of the
other Asian religions. should ever have to compromise "I was very moved by Wartburg last three seasons. pack in the standings.
"It made me look at these reli- their own identity. students and their ability of re- Head coach Dick Peth said Web- Webber said the best part about
gions from very different perspec- "With overcoming these chal- specting others faith, and com- ber is a natural at the position and getting his 1,000th career point has
tives, and gave me an interest in lenges, there will be a great discov- munity service. They care about that is why he decided to give Web- been the love and support from his
comparing religions from the East ery. Students will be able to learn their community," said Terasawa. ber the opportunity. parents.
and the West," Terasawa said. and engage with different religions While Terasawa feels impacted Webber has rewarded their trust "None of this would be possi-
He has been teaching at with respect," said Terasawa. from the good deeds of Wartburg’s and then some, in the past two ble without them," Webber said.
Wartburg since 2012, and believes Terasawa also has a wife and students, many students may also years as the Knights' lead guard. "Hearing my mom say she's proud
he offers a good perspective for the daughter that still live in Tokyo, feel impacted by the classes that he He has been selected to the IIAC of me and knowing my dad would
students. Japan. However, he does get to go teaches, including Keck. All-Conference team each season, be too, is the most rewarding part."
Nathan Keck, one of Terasawa’s home and live with his family for "It is clear that he is really pas- honorable mention in 2014-15 and Webber is one of one of four se-
students, agrees Terasawa offers a three months of the year. sionate about his class, and that he to the 2nd team last year. niors who will be honored on Senior
good perspective for students that "Though it can get lonely, there really believes in what he's doing. The team also has had plen- Day, Feb. 18 for all of their career
may not know much outside of is no other choice right now. The And it’s easy to see that as a stu- ty of success with Webber at the accomplishments and commitment
Iowa. He also says he does so in a distance makes the three months dent," said Keck. helm, making it in back-to-back to the Wartburg Basketball family.
Wartburg Ritterchor to
perform at Carnegie Hall
RILEY COLE STAFF WRITER Nelson to consider the idea of hav-
[email protected] ing Ritterchor be the main group
of the concert.
The choir is set, airplane tickets Nelson presented the idea to Rit-
are purchased and hotel rooms terchor, and the students jumped
are booked for Ritterchor’s trip to at the opportunity.
New York City. "Of course hands shot up all
The all-male choir will be per- over," Nelson said. "We were able
forming at Carnegie Hall for a to secure 45 guys to go to Carn-
President’s Day Concert on Feb. egie Hall."
19 at 1 p.m. The group has traveled for tours
The choir has been rehearsing in the past, but they have not gone
for the concert since October of outside of the Midwest.
2015. Ritterchor's President, Cory
Ritterchor Director Dr. Lee Brannaman is looking forward to Ritterchor practices three times a week. The group was chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York
Nelson thinks the opportunity to experience music in a new venue. City for a President's Day concert on Feb. 19. — Rochelle Beardsley/TRUMPET
perform at Carnegie Hall is a one- "The chance to take our small
of-a-kind experience. town Iowa, college men’s ensemble the future of Ritterchor and concert in Carnegie Hall. Pauling is also excited for the
"There’s not a lot of people who and share it with such a big crowd Wartburg College." One of the top benefits for chance to share Wartburg's mes-
can say that they have done that. in New York City is pretty incred- Nelson said one of the challeng- Brannaman is the chance to share sage of music while in New York
That in and of itself will be a musi- ible," Brannaman said. es in participating in a concert at a the group’s message of music with City.
cal mountaintop experience," Nel- Austin Pauling, Ritterchor’s well-known venue, such as Carn- a bigger audience. As a senior, Pauling said this
son said. treasurer, said he is excited for the egie Hall is getting all musicians "We hope to spread our legacy," concert at Carnegie Hall is more
The opportunity came about af- chance to spend time with those working together. Brannaman said. meaningful than those he has
ter Nelson was asked to first con- involved in the ensemble. "There is a lot of inherent chal- "It's an opportunity to share gone to in the past.
duct the concert by Distinguished "I'm looking forward to sharing lenges that come along with that— what we do with a lot of high "We have to prove that
Concerts International New York the Carnegie Hall experience with unifying them into one musical school students that will be in Wartburg is #WorthIt," Pauling
(DCINY), a contractor for Carn- my brothers in the Ritterchor," body," Nelson said. attendance, as well as others said.
egie Hall. Pauling said. Brannaman said Ritterchor will who may not have heard about "Ritterchor is one of the ways
DCINY then approached "I'm excited to share that with benefit from performing at the Wartburg College." that we can show it."
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Time to turn 22
College Calendar
Monday Jan. 30: Friday Feb. 3: KAITLYN WILLIAMS OP/ED EDITOR It may seem like the world is a 6. Stand up for what you believe
Weekday Chapel, 10:15 a.m. Meistersinger Music Auditions [email protected] big, scary place and in some aspects in.
Meistersinger Scholarship Auditions it is. Especially recently, there have
Tuesday Jan. 31: Weekday Chapel, 10:15 a.m. This past week was my birthday. I There are people that are there for been protests, walks and forums
German Film Series, 7:15 p.m. turned 22. you. Use them. for people to talk about what they're
Saturday Feb. 4: Twenty-two is You have friends and family to passionate for.
Wednesday Feb. 1: Meistersinger Honor Band Festival a bit of an off age support you. Take advantage of this and stand
Last day to declare P/D/F, 1st 7 wk. I feel. They're there to listen to you and up for what you believe in.
Weekday Chapel, 10:15 a.m. Sunday Feb. 5: You've met help you. This doesn't mean going and
The Jesus Experiment, 7 p.m. Meistersinger Honor Band Festival all of your "big 2. Don't be afraid to ask for help. breaking things and being violent.
Sanctuary, 9 p.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. milestones" in life. There may be some pride in doing It means standing up for
Meistersinger Band Concert, 2 p.m. You can drive, it by yourself, but it's worth failing. something and gaining awareness.
Thursday Feb. 2: Snack Bowl, 5 p.m. vote and drink. 3. You are ready. Pick something close to you and
Keep on Learning, 9:30 a.m. You are an adult. No matter what the next step in just go for it.
Networking on Your Feet, 6:30 p.m. However, you keep aging. life is, you are ready. You will feel amazing once you
As the number continues to You may have a ton of self doubt do.
Knights of Wartburg climb, you become more and more and insecurities, but you can do it. 7. Watch that movie.
of an adult. You can succeed. How many times do we encounter
This year was a great birthday for 4. Believe in yourself. friends and they tell us we have to
James Goetz
me though. We have so many talents hidden watch something?
Second-year religion, pre-seminary major from Buff alo Center, Iowa. I didn't do anything amazing or deep down that we don't even know Well do it.
Campus involvement: Symphonic Band, Ritterchor, Drumline, special. about. They like it for a reason and
Sanctuary Band, Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry.
I went to classes and ate lunch in Believe in yourself and it will maybe you will to.
the Mensa. happen for you. Just give it a chance.
Spirit Animal: My friend and I went to Olive 8. Take advice.
I’ve been told lemurs because they’re wise, but also know Garden for a bit of a special dinner. Not only advice on what to
how to have fun. Then all we did was homework. "It takes a lot of hard watch, but also just general advice
Bungee Jump or Skydive: This birthday was special because work to pretend to be on life.
I was surrounded by love and I'm still learning this one.
Skydiving is actually the top of my bucketlist and I
have plans to do it this summer unless I chicken out. happiness all day. somebody else, so just 9. Be yourself.
My family called me and my We hear this all the time, but it
Favorite Movie: be you. There's only
friends and I got to hang out. really is true.
I have too many to pick from, but “Sing Street” I think that's what makes It takes a lot of hard work to
was my favorite movie of 2016. one you."
growing older so special; the people. pretend to be somebody, so just be
Currently Watching: You could have the best birthday you.
I’m hoping to start “Series of Unfortunate wish ever come true, but if the ones — Kaitlyn Williams There's only one you.
Events” on Netfl ix soon. you love aren't there with you, it You have your own qualities for
Go-to Pizza Topping: won't be as great. 5. Enjoy the world a reason.
Sure, I'm 22 now and life is about Life really is short and a lot Embrace them.
Pepperomi and then any and all other
to change. happens. I'll end on nine because it's my
meats.
I'm about to hit the real world Take a moment just to experience favorite number, but there is so
Superpower:
full blast in a few months. the world. much more I've learned these past
With how late I usually am to things, But I've learned a lot over the past Open your eyes and watch the years.
probably super speed.
22 years that makes me confident sunset. Just remember that you are
Hidden Talent/Hobby: I can do it. Open your ears and listen to the amazing and you are smart.
I play lead guitar for the band Here are things I've learned. beat of your favorite song. You can do anything you put
Welcome to the Weekend. 1. People are there for you. Experience life. your mind to.
Favorite Sandwich:
Bacon three cheese steak at W RLDLY WISE
Charley’s Philly Cheesesteak.
Ice Cream Flavor:
Americone Dream from
Ben and Jerry’s.
—Brett Schwickerath/TRUMPET
The beauty of bilingual
Burg
Blurbs
TOMOKAZU KIMURA GUEST COLUMNIST However, it is not a direct transla- One day, a friend of mine asked
[email protected] tion. me about the beauty of the lan-
It is a word that is close to the guage and how to sustain it.
If you are bilingual or know word “hi” in English. My answer is to use the word
more than two languages, you Today, I am going to explain as it is.
It smells fantastic outside. #WorthIt will encounter the difficulty of the meaning of “Rin." I Googled It sounds like music, contain-
translating one language to the the meaning of the word Rin and ing the beauty that doesn’t exist
I was going to do my homework today, but a kitten fell asleep on
my chest and I don't want to wake her. I'm sure my professors will other. the words dignified, cold, frigid anywhere because it is not trans-
understand. Because even a same word and bracing came up. latable.
could mean a different thing. However, Rin is a single word. I know there are so many
If any delivery place could deliver queso that would be sweet.
#Hungry I consider that as long as the It is not dignified, cold, frigid nor beautiful languages and words in
sound of the word/language is bracing. other languages, that you and I
There is so much pleasure in positivity.
different, the context can never Rin is the word that comes to still don’t know.
Happy Chinese New Year to all! be the same. me when I hear the wind chime I hope someday people starts to
For example, Konnichwa in in hot summer and feel a pleasant use multiple languages to preserve
Burg Blurbs are compiled from Twitter, Facebook and Yik Yak. Japanese means “hi” in English. breeze. the beauty of them.
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questions about who you are," he first arrived on campus.
Hamilton said. "I was very scared that I wasn’t going
Pansy Quinn, the secretary of to be accepted, but I immediately knew
Alliance, said the organization has that this is a place where everyone
been working to rebuild itself. is loved no matter your sexual
"We are ready to get people more orientation," Torgeson said.
involved with what we are doing," Torgeson said he tries to help
Quinn said. communicate with others what he
Quinn said it is important to values and what he thinks the LGBT
have a group like this on campus community values.
because it represents people that "I don’t tolerate much for
MEGAN STEPHENSON diverse issues. non-LGBT people," Norby said. might not have been otherwise disrespecting other human beings," he
ASST. NEWS EDITOR The organization affirms this "We want to all get along and represented. said.
[email protected] purpose through their opening understand and know each other so "We want to help students who "Whenever someone says something
statement. that we can all fight for each other." don’t quite know their place yet," derogatory I always make sure they
The Alliance Club at Wartburg "As a college of the Evangelical Brian Hamilton, an openly Quinn said. understand that it is not OK or
College is offering students a way Lutheran Church in America and transgender member of the In light of the national tension acceptable in our world," Torgeson said.
to fully express themselves and in keeping with Wartburg College’s organization, said that Alliance is due to the elections, students like The Alliance will be hosting its
keep up in the national and local values of diversity and inclusion, a fun way to bring people together Quinn and Norby said they are annual drag show and other events to
conversation concerning the LGBT the Wartburg College Alliance and work with people to gain encountering students who feel encourage student participation.
community and its supporters. openly welcomes and affirms people understanding. unsafe, afraid and insecure about "We are trying to open up the eyes
According to the Alliance of all sexual orientations and gender "Being a minority can feel very themselves. of everybody on campus. We want to
webpage on Wartburg’s website, identities and understands them to lonely," Hamilton said, "it’s like "We want to make the campus show people that we aren't that much
the purpose of the organization be an important part of the campus being in a fishbowl." feel safer, not just for LGBT, but different," Quinn said.
is to provide a supportive and community," the organization said. Hamilton said many people ask also for people who don’t feel
accepting environment for Gigi Norby, Alliance’s president, unnecessary questions because of comfortable with the sexual slang
For more on this
students, regardless of their sexual said the club is not exclusive for their lack of understanding. and demeaning attitudes people
story, visit
orientation or gender identity and LGBT people. "It is so hard to have a group have," Quinn said.
wartburgcircuit.org
to educate and provide resources to "We want to have open that you can just go to and not Jared Torgeson, a member of
encourage open discussion about discussions with both LGBT and have to feel like you have to answer Alliance, said he was skeptical when
Proceeds from Wartburg's 'Vagina
Monologues' to benefit local women
Fireside Book Club was started this semester by librarian Ashley McHose as a part of the Faculty-In-Resi- The Wartburg College V-Day and sexual assault.
dence program started at the beginning of this year. The book club meets every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 Campaign is sponsoring benefit Wartburg students and faculty
p.m. in the Zimmerman Residence in Clinton Hall. -Jordan Thomas/TRUMPET performances of Eve Ensler’s "The will read the monologues. A special
Vagina Monologues" on Feb. 9 & student-read monologue, "Spotlight
10, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCaskey on Violence Against Women in
New book club on campus
Lyceum in the Saemann Student the Workplace," will share stories
Center. Tickets will be available of community members who have
for $5 at the door. experienced workplace violence.
Wartburg students relax and read with Fireside Book Club
"The Vagina Monologues"dives V-Day is a globally organized
into the mystery, humor, pain, response against violence towards
JORDAN THOMAS STAFF WRITER faculty apartment. some have liked other genres like power, wisdom, outrage and women and girls. The Wartburg
[email protected] "I was just looking at my living mysteries, romance and fantasy. excitement buried in women’s College V-Day Campaign hosts
room and thinking about having Kramer said the book club is experiences. V-Week to raise money and
Librarian Ashley McHose started the book club around the fire," all-inclusive and they talk about Proceeds will be donated to awareness of V-Day’s mission.
the Fireside Book Club this McHose said. anything someone has interest in. Cedar Valley Friends of the Family The 2017 V-Week Campaign will
semester as part of the brand new She said she started getting the "We talked about a whole range (CVFF), an organization that be Feb. 8-13. Other events include
Faculty-In-Residence program that word out about the club when she of topics like…movies, shows, provide safe shelter, confidential a silent auction in the McCaskey
began this school year. encouraged her IS 101 class last fall Anime, video games, things like services and housing assistance Lyeceum Lobby from Feb. 8-13
McHose said she got the idea for to come and be part of it. that, so anyone can find something to individuals in crisis due to and an exhibit of the photo series
this program from another Faculty- Like the club, her IS 101 class that they are interested in," Kramer homelessness, domestic violence "Wilted."
In-Residence program she saw at focused on the topic of banned said.
Baylor University. books. Right now, it is not a class
"It is more like a gathering and She said she has put up posters requirement to attend this book
talking about the latest books we and flyers as well to advertise the club but McHose said in the future
have read and what we thought club. that might be one way to get more
about them," Lauren Kramer, a McHose decided to keep her students involved as well as to get
Fireside Book Club participant, program more relaxed and casual. people talking about what kind of
said. McHose said the relaxed feel books they like to read in their free
McHose hosts the book club works for the participants because time.
every Tuesday night from 7:30- most college students say they do "I want it to be a very natural,
9:30 p.m. in the Zimmerman not have enough time to free-read organic process. I want students to
Residence which is located in the books. be able to make connections with
newly rennovated Clinton Hall. "It sounded like a lot of fun others," McHose said.
McHose is the first faculty because it seemed really low-key McHose said she also wants
member to live in the apartment and and a good way to end the day," students to feel like they can
implement the Faculty-Residence Kramer said. articulate and share what books
program since it's creation last McHose said the people who they’re interested in as well as why
semester. have come to the book club have they have these interests.
The name of the book club had all different interests in genres "I hope students can discover
was created from what McHose of books. their new favorite book, hopefully,
described as the very nice fireplace She said almost all of the by talking with others who love to (From left) Abigail Wetzler, Sheree Covert and Caitlin Hurban per-
she has in the living room of her participants have liked fiction but read," McHose said. form at the 2016 Vagina Monologues. -Trumpet file photo
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Student Center Council uses food
events to bring students together
Lauren O'Brian chose to come to Wartburg not only for academics
but also for the athletic program. —Marketing & Communication
Athletic program recruits
prospective students year-round
Students and faculty participate in the Monster Bash, an event hosted by the SCC.—Trumpet file photo
EMILY RUSSELL ASST. EDITOR during finals week," he added. meet new people and socialize. ELLYN FELTON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF said Jack Chen, a member of the
[email protected] A lot of work goes into putting "My favorite event is the Monster [email protected] men's soccer team.
these events on, which requires the Bash because students seem to love Willis said each sport has their
Student Center Council (SCC) is a assistance of dining services. the costume contest with the giant Wartburg College's athletic own recruiting strategy.
group that organizes food-related "We have to plan with dining cookies for prizes, along with dirt department brings in over 200 The process for most begins
events for students throughout the services, as many of our events go dessert and punch. It always falls new students a year, Director of with prospecting and identifying
year. through those facilities," Hamilton before fall break and with music Athletics and Football Coach Rick student-athletes who fit the college
"We usually hold events around said. in the Mensa, it's just a fun time," Willis said. academically and athletically.
the holidays and do most of the Shelly Gewke is the faculty Hamilton said. "Students are simply looking He said coaches then go off
same events each year," said SCC adviser for SCC. Both Klooster and Hamilton for an opportunity to continue campus to meet prospects at their
member, Ben Klooster. "Shelly is like a goofy mom. She expressed how much SCC has made to compete while getting their high schools or events.
"We always have a good turnout. is a great adviser," Klooster said. an impact on them. education," Willis said. Pins said the soccer program
It seems like there's a lot of people SCC is a small group of students, "Throughout my high school He said the combination of often gets contacts from high school
that come to the holiday dinners," but they're always looking for years, I was only involved in music, academics, successful teams and the and club coaches. She said alumni
he said. new members. They have weekly but now I get to be creative in other facilities at Wartburg are common and current students also help the
The events held every year are meetings at 11:30 A.M. every ways. SCC is a good way to meet major factors for students who program find recruits.
the Monster Bash, Homecoming Tuesday in the Hub conference people and I feel like I can just be decide to come to the college for Willis said most sports begin
Dinner, PB&J Knight, Snack Bowl room. myself," Klooster said. athletics. recruiting during a high schooler's
and Valentine's Day Dinner. "It's a caring group of people. Hamilton agreed this is a junior year, but recruit heavily in the
"Our team is a family..."
SCC also puts on candlelight We try to do activities that make beneficial program for students to student's senior year.
dinners. college more enjoyable," Klooster interact with each other. — Tiffany Pins He said they focus on schools
Students are provided a meal and said. "Meeting new people has been an within a three-hour radius from
certain people host the dinner to "The students really enjoy impact that SCC has made on me," Head women's soccer coach Waverly, as well as secondary
help fundraise for other events. participating and it's a great way for Hamilton said. Tiffany Pins said the same factors, areas depending on the sport. The
"SCC provides students with people to be involved. You can’t go Students who would like to get as well as having a community who athletics department also looks into
events for free that involve food and wrong with food," he said. involved are welcome to attend cares about them at Wartburg, are areas where admissions is recruiting
relaxing from studying," said SCC SCC provides several food- their weekly meetings and can key reasons why she sees students students.
president Brian Hamilton. related activities with the goal of email Brian Hamilton at brian. come to Wartburg and participate Willis said visiting Wartburg
"Specifically, PB&J Knight giving students positive ways to [email protected] with any in athletics. is a critical part of the process for
She said students looking into prospective students to determine
Wartburg have the best of both if the fit and feel of the college is
Wartburg. worlds, with an opportunity to play what they want.
Faculty Spotlight
Their current student is for a successful team and get a good "They need to see firsthand what
Dragoslava Barzut, a second year education. life at Wartburg looks like," Pins
& Staff
from Serbia. Although there are not said.
Barzut said she has really enjoyed scholarships for the athletes, she Aside from visits to campus,
her time with the Coleman family said there are other reasons students Willis said phone conversations and
TYLER FRENCH STAFF WRITER Coleman has been at Wartburg and that she could not imagine find Wartburg fitting. exchanging of text messages helps
[email protected] since 2007 and has had an impact her Wartburg experience without "Our team is a family and the coaches create relationships with
on students and admissions Coleman. we truly care about each other, potential athletes.
Scanning the crowd at a Wartburg counselors alike. "Without him and his family, it and at the same time we are very Pins said many of the student
home athletic or music event, one Lindsey Leonard, who is would definitely be much harder competitive. We also have academic athletes at Wartburg were multisport
would be hard-pressed to not pick the counselor for central Iowa, to adapt in every aspect, whether scholarships. With all these factors individuals in high school, which
out the face of said Coleman is a mentor and social, cultural or educational," it really helps us draw good student leads them to play multiple sports
vice president for demonstrates all the values she Barzut said. athletes without giving an athletic once they are at Wartburg.
Admissions, Todd would associate with a true Coleman's work with students scholarship," Pins said. "When I was looking at schools I
Coleman. Wartburg Knight. does not end when they decide to Willis said the relationships looked at multiple DIII colleges and
An avid sports With his role in Admissions, attend Wartburg College. built through the recruiting compared the tennis programs, as
fan and Wartburg Coleman is very involved with the He has said on many occasions process with coaches, student well as the other athletic programs
supporter, Wartburg Ambassadors program. students can ask him for letters of athletes, admissions counselors and they had to offer to those here at
Coleman said one Hannah Haage works in the recommendation. professors play a role as well. Wartburg," Lauren O'Brian, a
Todd
of his favorite things Admissions and serves as the He is more than willing to help "I came to Wartburg to play tennis player, said.
Coleman
about Wartburg is president of Ambassadors and she them hunt down internships as soccer and I think the main reason a "In the end, I was ultimately
all of the opportunities the school said Coleman has been the best well. lot of students come here in addition more impressed with the athletic
provides for students and seeing supervisor she has ever had. Coleman hopes to remain at to the highly ranked academics is programs that Wartburg had to
students use those opportunities "Todd cares deeply about people, Wartburg for the rest of his career because of the athletic programs," offer," she said.
to succeed. and I have seen it each day I am and feels Wartburg has become a
He compares Wartburg to his around him," Haage said. great place for him.
past experience at both Missouri "Todd has become what I would He said it is different than any
and Purdue. call my "Wartburg Dad" as he is other place he has worked and he
Coleman said Wartburg provides always there for me, checking in on has dubbed what is done at this
opportunities he never saw at the my school work, helping me figure school as "The Wartburg Way."
larger schools. out my future plans, and pushing "It's been a great run, I love
"You get to know people and me towards my future goals." higher education," Coleman.
build relationship with students, Outside of his work in "It keeps you young and you
you just don’t get that opportunity Admissions, Coleman's family get to be around people with a ton
at the larger schools," Coleman also serves as a host family for of energy, you get to see what the
said. international students attending future holds."
sports
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New coach sets high goals for team
AMBER ROTTINGHAUS
ASST. KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR
[email protected]
Mike Madigan is currently settling
in to his new position as the head
coach of the
Wartburg men’s
soccer team.
The Macalaster
alumus and former
assistant coach said
he looks forward
to continuing a
Mike
successful program
Madigan
at Wartburg
College in the coming years.
While this is his first head
coaching position, Madigan said it
is all familiar.
"At my prior institution I came
in with a young… first-time head
coach," Madigan said.
"He trusted me with a lot of
responsibility for parts of the
program that most assistant coaches
don’t [have]."
Along with recruiting for the
Sophomore Ben Johnson believes new head coach Mike Madigan will be a good change for the team.—Marketing & Communication
coming years, Madigan says his top
priorities are meeting and getting to the well-being of the players, but perspective has changed since the team, shares the belief that Madigan the field, their success off the field
to know the current players, learn also to build on the performance team’s recent interactions with will undoubtedly contribute to the is another top priority.
about what has contributed to the side. Madigan. current program. Feiner said the new coach hopes
program’s success in the past, as well While Madigan is getting The new coach has proved He said Madigan has been very to improve the team’s grade point
as adding and improving certain familiar with the Wartburg his knowledge of soccer and his positive and is already striving to average.
aspects. community, the men’s team is recognition of the team’s needs, improve the team’s fitness, strength, The team has set a goal of 3.5 for
One of these aspects involves the preparing for the changes that come Feiner said. speed and competitiveness. the 2017 season, he said.
players’ health. with new leadership, and the loss of While it can be quite stressful "I think it’s a fresh start for some Madigan said he believes there
"An issue the group has faced in a cherished coach and role model. for a freshman player to begin with of the younger players," Johnson is a correlation of habits between
the past couple years, we’ve had a "There was a lot of controversy a clean slate again as a sophomore said. success on the soccer field, in the
lot of injury issues," Madigan said. of kids wanting to transfer," said in the upcoming season, Feiner "It will definitely increase the community and in the classroom.
In the current offseason program, freshman player Nathan Feiner. said there are also some benefits competition as everyone has to fight He added that even the smallest
Madigan has already addressed "I really liked Kirk Artist, and he to the new leadership, such as the for new starting spots." efforts can make a huge difference.
injury prevention techniques which was one of the reasons I came here." opportunity to change positions. While Madigan is hoping to "Thrive in everything you do and
he believes will not only contribute However, Feiner said this Ben Johnson, a captain of the contribute to the team’s success on get better every day," Madigan said.
Indoor track and field
places at UNI Meet
ELLYN FELTON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LISTEN ONLINE AT:
[email protected] http://wartburgcircuit.org/kwar/
The Wartburg women's indoor
NOW
track and field team had 13 top
five finishes at the UNI Meet
Friday while the men's indoor
track team recorded seven top five
finishes at the UNI Meet Friday.
HIRING
During the meet, only Division
I teams were scored.
In 60 m. hurdles Courtney
Sowle placed second with a time
of 9.51. Wartburg's Amanda
Riniker came in fifth at 9.77 Editors and staff
Courtney Sowle was one of 13 Wartburg's women's indoor track and
seconds.
field members to place in the top five during Friday's Meet in Cedar
Three Knights placed in the top Falls.—Marketing & Communication writers for the
five for 800 m. hurdles.
Maddie Carlsen came in Anna Rehberg's 11.99 m. gave out in the top five for the 600 m.
Trumpet!
second with Dakota Tell behind her third place at the meet in shot Dillon DeMott took second
in third. put. place in the 400 m. with a time of
Ashley Stevens followed with a In weight throw Vikki Kapnisis 1:22.83.
If interested email [email protected]
time of 2:26.40. came in third with 15.02 m. Jake Kagemann followed,
Gabby Marchino was fifth in Holtz came in fifth in weight coming in third with a time of
the mile representing the Black throw, giving her a second top- 1:30.48.
and Orange. five place at the meet. Wartburg's own Nick Thibault
Olivia McAtee jumped 4.79 m. The men claimed a top five took fifth place in the 600 m. at
to come in fifth in the long jump. place in some events similar to 1:31.68.
In the triple jump, Janae the women. Nathan Keck placed second in
Conley came in third with Lilia Ben Cuvelier clenched fifth the high jump for the Knights.
Edwards 0.04 m. behind her place in the 60 m. hurdles with a Brit Nelson placed fourth in
10.33 m. to give the Knights time of 8.74. pole vault.
fourth as well. In the 400 m. Drew Schwarts The men and women's indoor
In shot put Sam Holtz came in took fifth with a time of 52.33. track teams will compete Friday,
third, throwing 12.76 m. Three Black and Orange came Feb. 3 in Waverly.
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No. 1 Wartburg moves to
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Wednesday - Feb.1
WBB @ Loras, 6 p.m.
7-0 in Iowa Conference
MBB @ Loras, 8 p.m.
Thursday- Feb. 2
WREST @ Augsburg, 7:30 p.m.
RILEY COLE STAFF WRITER
[email protected]
Friday- Feb. 3
M&W Indoor Track, home
The top-ranked Wartburg (18-0,
7-0) Wrestling team took down
Saturday- Jan. 28
Iowa Conference opponent No.
MTEN vs. Bethany Lutheran, 11 a.m.
23 Coe (10-7, 4-3) on Friday, 32-
WBB @ Central, 2 p.m.
6.
MBB @ Central, 4 p.m.
The Knights moved the pro-
MTEN vs. Bethel 6 p.m.
gram's Iowa Conference dual win-
ning streak to 195 wins, while
also upping their overall winning IIAC WRESTLING STANDINGS
streak to 53 duals. Wartburg 18-0 7-0
Wartburg celebrated six seniors Loras 11-6 6-0
on Senior Night, while also raising Central 8-2 4-2
awareness for Mitochondrial Dis- Coe 10-7 4-3
ease, as part of Takedown Mito Dubuque 7-8 2-2
night. Luther 6-7 3-3
The match of the night came Simpson 5-8 1-5
against Wartburg's Brady Meyer Buena Vista 1-5 0-5
and Coe's No. 7 Jake Voss at 174 Neb. Wesleyan 1-8 0-7
pounds.  
In what was a back-and-forth IIAC MEN'S BASKETBALL
match, Meyer outlasted Voss to STANDINGS
prevail by a 5-4 decision by get- Buena Vista 12-7 8-2
ting a takedown in the final sec- Brady Meyer won against Jake Voss 5-4. It was Meyer's first appearance in the weight class and his 16th Loras 14-5 7-3
onds. win of the season. —Rochelle Beardsley/TRUMPET Neb. Wesleyan 13-5 7-3
The Orange and Black won fall at 2:08. they are still trying to figure out defeated by Coe's Taylor Mehmen Simpson 13-7 4-4
eight out of 10 matches by getting Martin is still undefeated on how to help people through it." with a 3-1 decision. Central 11-8 5-5
victories at 133, 141, 149, 157, 165, the season, and he has a winning Mitochondrial Disease is a neu- Kyle Fank moved up to second Wartburg 13-7 5-6
174, 197 and 285. streak of 24 wins that dates back romuscular disease. in the rankings, and he proved it Dubuque 8-11 5-6
At 125 pounds, Coe's Jan to last season Symptoms usually involve mus- by winning over Coe's Andrew Coe 8-12 4-7
Rosenburg defeated No. 6 Arnulfo Second-ranked Logan Thomsen cle contractions that are weak or Holladay with an 11-2 major de- Luther 2-15 0-10
Olea by a 12-10 decision. prevailed over Coe's Cody Fritz spontaneous, according to medi- cision.
Connor Campo won by a close with a fall at 2:32. cinenet. Fank's victory was his 25th on IIAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
8-6 decision in the 133-pound Thomsen's sixth fall and 25th The wrestling action picked up the year, who is tied with Thom- STANDINGS
bout over Fletcher Green for the win of the season puts him tied for at 165 pounds between Wartburg's sen for the most wins on the team. Wartburg 18-2 10-1
Kohawks. the team's most wins. third-ranked Andrew Steiert and Fank is also on a 18-match win- Luther 11-7 7-3
The victory marked Campo's At the intermission, Wartburg Coe's Ryan Harrington, a defend- ning streak. Loras 12-7 6-4
92nd career win. led 18-3 over the Kohawks. Dur- ing NCAA All-American. Steiert Topping off the night, second- Buena Vista 10-9 6-4
In the 141-pound bout, No. 4 ing the intermission, a guest won by a 10-1 major decision. ranked Lance Evans beat Coe's Coe 10-10 5-6
Cross Cannone took down Levi speaker spoke about the Chris and At 174 pounds, Meyer took Garrett Kelson by a 7-0 decision. Dubuque 8-12 4-7
Azinger of Coe by an 8-3 decision. Natalie Smith family and Mito- down Voss with a 5-4 decision. Evans also remains undefeated Simpson 7-13 4-7
Cannone earned his 22nd win chondrial Disease. The win came in Meyer's first ap- on the season at 19-0. Neb. Wesleyan 9-9 3-7
of the season, while moving his "The reason why we want to pearance at 174 pounds, and he This season the Knights have Central 9-10 2-8
winning streak to ten. have it [Takedown Mito Night] is earned his 16th win of the season outscored Iowa Conference op-
At 149 pounds, top-ranked to raise awareness for what this is, by snapping a five-match losing ponents 292-25, with one dual For updates, visit
Kenny Martin defeated Coe's because it is still a pretty unknown streak. remaining on Feb. 9 against the wartburgcircuit.org
Romello Hidalgo-Monjaras by disease," Chris Smith said. "And, Fifth-ranked Bryan Levsen was Loras Duhawks.
Double headers end in full
sweep and exchange of wins
TYLER FRENCH STAFF WRITER and Miranda Murphy all finished Wednesday night was a successful
[email protected] in double figures while Wartburg one for both Wartburg basketball
also got eight points from Adri- teams as they came away with a
On Saturday the Wartburg bas- enne Boettger. sweep over the Coe Kohawks. The
ketball teams had very different In the third quarter Aryn Jones women's team came away with
finishes against Simpson College. went to the floor and hit her head. a 83-51 victory, while the men's
The women's team won 80-62 Jones left the remainder of the team won a close 68-60 game.
while the men's team fell 86-80 to game with an unnamed injury. This is the first time the wom-
the Storm. The men's team played without en's team has swept the Kohawks
The win was the third straight Cannon due to a concussion. since the 2012-13 season and the Aryn Jones goes in for a shot against the Storm.The Knights defeated
for Wartburg after a loss last Cannon's absence was notice- first time for the men since the Simpson 80-62 on Saturday. —Rochelle Beardsley/TRUMPET
Wednesday to the Luther Norse. able at times during the game, but 2014-15 season.
After leading by four at half- Jaran Sabus did his best Cannon On Wednesday the Wartburg in double figures led by Morgan under eight minutes left to play.
time, the Knights outscored imitation, scoring 27 points on women's team led for much of Neuendorf's 19 points. Katie With about four and half min-
Simpson by 14 with plays from only ten shots. the game, but Coe kept it close. Sommer led the team with seven utes left, the Knights got three
their entire starting lineup. Webber and Nate Woeste each The score at one point was 21-13 rebounds and four steals. pointers from senior guards Nick
On the first basket of the game, had 12 points. early in the second quarter, but During the second half of dou- Webber and Jordan Cannon.
Katie found her twin sister Kristie Wartburg struggled shooting Wartburg went on a 23-5 run to bleheader action, the men's team Those threes combined with
for a three pointer. the ball from the three point line, close out the first half. had to fight off a comeback. some clutch free throws from
The three was Kristie's 150th for going 5-19 from downtown. The Knights never looked back Wartburg found themselves Webber and Nate Woeste helped
her career and was Katie's 300th Simpson often relies on lead- in the second half, leading by 40 down 17-16 with just over 6 Wartburg seal the win. Webber
career assist. This made them the ing scorer Sam Amsbaugh, but points. minutes left in the first half, but and Cannon each finished in dou-
6th and 3rd player in program Amsbaugh was one of five players In a game where Wartburg es- similar to the women's team they ble figures with 18 and 14 points
history for each category respec- who scored double digits against sentially dominated from the would use a big run to take an 11 respectively.
tively to achieve such numbers. Wartburg. opening tip, they were able to re- point lead into the break. Woeste, Cannon and Josh Geh-
Morgan Neuendorf led the Wartburg was led by Josh Geh- assert themselves as the team to Wartburg would extend their ling each had five rebounds to co-
team in scoring, finishing with 21 ling in rebounds with ten and beat in the Iowa Conference after lead to 20 with over fifteen min- lead the team.
points. Lenart Kalan and Sabus each a week of struggling offensively. utes to play, but Coe would come Wartburg's next game is a dou-
Neuendorf, the Sommer twins had two assists for the Knights. Four Knights' starters were back and cut the lead to two with ble header at Loras on Feb. 1.