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NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID 100 WARTBURG BLVD., WAVERLY, IA 50677 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED WARTBURG COLLEGE. Wartburg Trumpet January 22, 2018 For more news, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com Volume 112, Number 13 Waverly celebrates movie premiere McElroy Trust Fellowship application deadline approaching MEGAN STEPHENSON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF [email protected] Wartburg seniors still have time to apply for the McElroy Trust Fellowship Pro- gram, which supports students who are pursuing a Ph.D. Each year two Gloria recent graduates Campbell from northeast Iowa colleges are awarded $30,000 to pursue a Ph.D. Gloria Campbell, the college sponsored programs administrator, said there are around three students who are considering it, but she encouraged more to apply. Students and community members lined up on the red carpet Friday, Jan. 19 for the sold-out premiere of "This Day Forward." Many Campbell communicates with students who attended the premiere were part of the film's crew. -Hannah Kilburg/TRUMPET and works closely with the students to make sure they are prepared for SAM SIDES SPORTS EDITOR Chris Wilson, who was a professor students from the Department of Midwest, especially Minneapolis." the interview process and the appli- [email protected] of journalism and communication Journalism and Communication Wilson said. cations, as well as helps to arrange a at Wartburg at the time, said Ide signed on to help. "There was so much for them committee to review the applicants. Hundreds of people flocked to the came to the administration with Wilson taught the class that took to learn so I just facilitated getting “They look at academic potential, Palace Theater on Friday night to the idea of including students in part in the filming, and he said the them around people and letting they look at service and leadership witness the Waverly premiere of a the production. course gave the students excellent conversations and curiosity take qualities and then personal quali- movie shot right in their backyard. "Brian flew out initially to meet experience. their course," Wilson said. ties through the personal referenc- "This Day Forward," a film about with President Colson and other Spero Stamboulis, the film's "I think all of the students got es,” Campbell said. Wartburg alumnus Mike Jensen's Wartburg decision makers. He producer, told "Cedar Valley Today" a lot out of the experience, even if According to the fellowship's of- struggles with cancer and its impact also met with Penni Pier and me," he worked directly with all the it was just realizing that film work ficial webpage, during the selction on his family, was filmed in Waverly Wilson said. students and it was a very different isn't what they want to do for a process, considerable weight will be in May 2017. "That discussion is what really experience than any other movie career," he said. given to a candidate's academic re- The idea for "This Day Forward" centered on getting the students he'd worked on. Ide told "Cedar Valley Today" cord and to extra-curricular activi- was conceived by Wartburg involved," Wilson said. "It was exciting because it gave the experience was rewarding for ties that give evidence of initiative, alumnus Brian Ide, who directed "If it worked with their shooting me a little bit of a chance to be a him. comitment and discipline. the film. schedule, we offered to center the mentor," Stamboulis said. "It was always in the back of my The webpage said the objective Ide was a classmate of Jensen's at May-Term cinema course entirely "The team Brian and Spero mind, this inspiration to hopefully of the Fellowships is to provide fi- Wartburg, and came up with the around the film production. Luckily assembled was full of really bring something back for the future nancial assistance to candidates idea when he heard of the family's everything lined up," he said. experienced people from LA, New students," Ide said. with outstanding graduate school struggles. After the announcement, some York and a lot making a living in the qPremiere, p.2 potential. Students celebrate MLK Week with service Each application is reviewed by the president or dean of the college. After selecting a single applicant, KENDALL ERENBERGER Events throughout the week also the application is forwarded to the KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR included Poverty Simulation, the McElroy Trust Fellowship Selec- [email protected] movie “Freedom Writers,” Peace tion Committee for review. Dialogues, Sip and Paint, MLK Campbell said the selection pro- Wartburg honored civil rights Chapel, Sanctuary, Implicit Bias cess will take place in late spring, leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Education led by Dr. Beverly during which applicants can expect during MLK Week, Jan. 15-19, Smith and Felicia Smith-Nalls a personal interview. through several events on campus. and The Outlet. Although Wartburg students The MLK Week committee “My favorite event that has aren’t always selected, Campbell has been planning the events for happened is the Peace Dialogue,” said filling out the application can the week since the beginning of Primous said. be beneficial to the student. October, said Committee Chair “We were able to have students “If they apply for any long term Breyanna Primous, said. and faculty/staff from different scholarship it helps them to articu- Primous decided to get involved backgrounds come together and late what their goals are,” Camp- because she believes that MLK make conversation about our bell said. Week is one of the most important campus. The conversations that I Kaitlyn Coleman participated in Sip and Paint as part of the “It forces you to put into writing weeks at Wartburg. heard were riveting and really im- week's celebration. -Hannah Kilburg/TRUMPET who you are and what you want to “Wartburg is really big on portant to discuss on this campus. do and that alone is worth the pro- Leadership, Service, Learning Plus, P Col was able to come and favorite event for the week is hard celebrating the man himself. cess," she said. and Faith and I believe that MLK engage in conversation.” because everything was great. “Dr. King stood for leadership, Campbell said she encourages Week embodies all of those pillars Krystal Madlock has been the “Students that don’t normally service and equal opportunities students who have questions or into one week,” Primous said. adviser to the MLK Week Com- go to Chapel or the Sanctuary are for all,” Madlock said. “So we cel- would like to fill out an application To start MLK Week, Wartburg mittee since she started working in considering making this a part of ebrate this day to honor his legacy to email her directly. shortened its class schedule on the Student Life office for at least their normal routine," Madlock and continue moving toward the Applications for the fellowship Monday to allow for the Day of 18 years. said. "Madlock also said Martin dream.” are due by Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. Service to start. Madlock said that picking her Luther King Day is more than qPhotos inside, p.2 News Page 2 — January 22, 2018 For more news, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com The Wartburg Trumpet (From left counter- clock wise) Students made tie blankets for the Blankets of Love project during MLK Week. (Top right) Students enjoyed a "Sip and Paint" and they painted a "black power fist". For a full photo gallery, visit the Trumpet website at www.wartburgtrumpet.com. Wartburg to host TEDx Premiere at the Palace continued from p. 1 t ROBERT NEWELL STAFF WRTIER [email protected] Wilson also said the nature of realized they were sincere and that a film set put the students hard at they really cared about the story, it A group of Wartburg students are work. He said his students should was embracing. working to organize a TEDx event be proud of what their hard work “It was the overall experience of in early spring. helped create. feeling the community support us TEDx is an independent version "Brian, Spero and everyone else and welcome us," he said. of a TEDTalk. TED stands for involved had really nothing but Friday night, these students fi- technology, entertainment and de- praise for what the students gave," nally got to see their work in the sign. These are usually a national Wilson said. "Everyone who was final product. event, but TEDx is an independent part of it should be very proud and Digital Production II student event that travels around to various looking forward to seeing where the Maya Weatherall said seeing the locations. project goes." film was an inspiring experience Ian Coon has been working on the marketing plan for the event. Ian Coon, a journalism and com- In hopes of honoring the true el- for her. – Robert Newell/Trumpet munication major, is one of the stu- ements of the story, Ide said he saw "Watching a family go through dents leading the organization of ones," Alejandro Salazar, president and experiences," Coon said. trust grow as the project went on, obstacles and still maintain a smile the event. of the group said. Coon and the 14 others are cur- and that was his favorite part. inspires me to want to work in the “I think it’s really outstanding "I want people to feel motivated rently in the process of getting “We came rolling in and they film industry and tell similar sto- that Wartburg has been able to pull to stand up and shout out their great this event approved by Wartburg don’t know most of us, these guys ries, too," Weatherall said. "I hope this all together. It’s all been student ideas to innovate, to create and to College. coming in from Los Angeles, and by everyone gets a chance to watch it led so far, the administration has inspire others to be the change that This decision will be made after the end of that, for them to see we in theaters." been very supportive," Coon said. this society needs," Salazar said. the event goes through committee were true to it, we honored it, that "This Day Forward" will stay at The process for bringing this These students are coordinat- discussion and will be voted on in was incredibly rewarding for me.” the Waverly Palace Theater through 4348 Printed Ad $5.99 1 Top.pdf 1 9/21/2017 1:22:01 PM event to campus started in the fall ing all aspects of the event. This a couple weeks. Stamboulis said that once people the end of the month. of 2017. An application was filled includes all of the marketing, vid- The event will be open to stu- out to get permission for the TED eography and organizing speakers dents and the community to attend. event to be at Wartburg. for the event. Since this will be the first TEDx C Having receieved approval from Coon is excited by how much in- event at Wartburg, there will be an M the Ted company, a team of 15 volvement the students have shown approximate 100 ticket limit. Y Medium Pizza Wartburg students formed to or- and thinks this will be a great op- The event will be recorded for CM 1-Topping ganize the event. portunity for the campus. those unable to attend. MY "By bringing TEDx I want to “It really speaks to the power For more information on the CY give everyone a chance to sit down of students wanting to help other event, visit the TEDx Wartburg CMY and reflect on many important is- students on this campus by giving College page on Facebook or follow Earn Points Online. Coupon Code: 2297 sues, from economic issues to social them a platform to share their voice them on Twitter. K Get Free Pizza. 319-352-5591 News Page 3 — January 22, 2018 For more news, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com The Wartburg Trumpet Community able to Keep on Learning AMBER ROTTINGHAUS STAFF WRITER For the last 10 years, Keep On a certain amount of material, there’s [email protected] Learning has offered Thursday no harm in taking tangents that Keep on Learning morning classes beginning with keep the audience engaged, he Along with educating its students, coffee at 9:00, and the course be- added. Wartburg also enjoys providing ing from 9:30 to 11:30 in the Heri- Open to all Classes meet The interaction with communi- courses for the community. tage Room of the Saemann Student ty members is a vital part of these residents of the Thursday mornings This is made possible by the col- Center. courses. Cedar Valley. in the Heritage lege’s Keep On Learning program, Pre-registration is not required, Many of the instructors ask the Room of the which is currently accepting pro- and the first class is free with a $35 class for input or thoughts based on posals for topic ideas. fee for the remaining classes. First class is free! Saemann Student their knowledge or experiences. Proposals only need to include Over the years, the classes have Center. “I often ask the audience for information about the topic they covered a wide array of topics such help in following a line of reason- would like to present in any format. as history, economics and theatre ing through to a conclusion,” Fig- 319-352-8491 or They can be submitted to Wart- courses. [email protected] ura said. burg’s Alumni and Parent Relations Many of the classes are taught “It’s much more fun to interact office. by current and retired Wartburg -Michelle Johnson/TRUMPET with the audience than to deliver a Anybody within the Cedar Val- professors. straight lecture.” ley and Wartburg community can Dr. Charles Figura, a current in the universe. very insightful questions that al- If someone is interested in par- submit proposals. mathematics, physics and computer Figura said he enjoys interacting ways lead to some exciting discus- ticipating or submitting a propos- “Wartburg believes in lifelong science professor, has taught several with members from the community sions,” Figura said. al, more information is available learning and this program provides courses for the program. and that it’s a nice change from the While such discussions may lead by contacting the Wartburg Col- an opportunity for that to happen,” These have included an introduc- typical classroom atmosphere. the group off topic, Figura said lege Alumni and Parent Relations Renee Voves, Wartburg’s associate tion to astronomy, the past, present “The audience is always there be- this is one of the benefits of such Office. director of institutional advance- and future of nuclear power as well cause they’re interested in the topic, a course. They can be reached at 319-352- ment, said. as a course over the search for life so they’re engaged and have some Without the pressure of covering 8491 or [email protected]. New major being offered MEGAN STEPHENSON to the engineering science students EDITOR-IN-CHIEF for now. [email protected] “If we discover this kind of problem with other programs we would A new Engineering Science de- fix it, and we would fix it because gree is being made available to serving our students is the very first all Wartburg thing that we do when we get up in students with a the morning,” he said. major in science After discussion among faculty engineering. and formal paperwork, engineer- With the ap- ing science students who go on to proval of the graduate this year will be the first Higher Learn- to make the decision. ing Commis- “I knew the discussion would re- Dr. Daniel sion, engineering ally be about whether or not this Black students will now change would somehow be altering be able to decide the character of the college, which between a Bachelor of Science or a I have absolutely no interest in do- Morgan Neuendorf's project deals with providing food for fish in the tank pictured above. They will create Bachelor of Arts degree. ing,” Black said. an automated food dispenser. -Krystal Johnson/TRUMPET This will not impact the curric- “I love Wartburg and I have an ulum, but allows them to control enormous amount of respect for its Senior projects helping solve problems how they want to characterize what tradition of being a liberal arts col- they have done with their course of lege and I believe that our engineer- KRYSTAL JOHNSON it’s a different project because we strengths. Finding how someone study, Dr. Daniel Black said. ing program benefits by getting an ASST. KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR solve that problem and then we can contribute without overstep- Black said the idea initially arose education in a liberal arts setting,” [email protected] work on another one,” said Faidley. ping or without having to do it all when surveys from alumni showed he said. One of the students working on yourself because in the real world that students felt they had not been Black said part of the research in Every year the senior engineering the food dispenser project is Mor- it doesn’t work like that,” Neuen- able to get to an interview stage in the proposal was done by looking at students lend their skills to differ- gan Neuendorf. dorf said. a job that was advertised as a bach- a significant number of Wartburg’s ent partners in both the Waverly While she finds the project chal- Some of the other projects in- elor’s of science in engineering. peer institutions who have both community and the Wartburg lenging, it is also rewarding. clude a team thatis working with “Pretty much on the resume or Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of community. “Even if it’s on a small scale, even an alumnus from Wartburg to cre- diploma of every engineering degree Science degrees. This year there are eight differ- just improving Dr. Bechtel’s life ate a device that skins soaked beans holder it would said Bachelor of Sci- “There were other schools that ent service projects that the stu- is enough reward for our group,” and then crushes them so they can ence,” Black said. we see as similar to us that do both dents are working on. Neuendorf said. be fried. Before this recent implementa- so there wasn’t a clear indication The class is structured as if the Students are doing primarily A team is working with North- tion, Wartburg offered the major- by looking at other schools like us students are working in a real life service run projects versus work- star to create a table that can ity of its students Bachelor of Arts that this defined who they were,” scenario where Dr. LeAnn Faid- ing for a corporation. change heights in order for clients degrees. Black said. ley acts as a supervisor rather than While a lot of other engineer- in wheel chairs to be able to take “If a human being was looking at “This is what the future of in- their teacher. ing design projects work less with part in some of the activities that a resume and it said Bachelor of Arts stitutions like ours is going to be,” The eight projects is double the service, Faidley has found it works the program offers. in engineering they were fine with it, Black said. normal amount. better for her class to work in a dif- Another team is working with and the students would go through “We need to adapt to a new cen- Two groups are working with ferent direction. Retrieving Freedom to create a the search procedure like anyone tury and we need to consider always Dr. Michael Bechtel in the science “I really like the idea that we game that helps autistic children else, but a lot of larger companies what is in the best interest of our department, creating a automated are doing service with this," Faid- be able to bond with the service use computer programs to filter ap- students.” food dispenser to feed his fish. ley said. dogs. plications initially,” Black said. The decision to leave the des- The second project deals with "I like the link with service; it There is a group that is working Dr. Brian Ernsting, vice president ignation up to the student was creating a way to keep the plants fits really well with Wartburg and on designing a new way to store for academic affairs and dean of fac- intentional. wet, but it also drains them to en- shows our students that engineer- the piano for the Wartburg Neu- ulty, said the Bachelor of Science de- Advisers in the department, like sure that the roots are growing in ing is a way to serve and not to mann Crew. gree is a good idea because it serves Black, are working with students the correct direction. just make money or the next best A team is working with Faux Wartburg’s students. individually to help them under- During the summer, Faidley product." Farms in creating a table to better “Students were being disqualified stand what this might mean for connects with partners for the class While the students get to choose clean their vegetables. for jobs they should have had and them. projects. who they want to work with, the The last group is working with were perfectly qualified for,” Ernst- “You know, we the faculty Her main goal is to find partners teams are still built on finding the Waverly Lion’s Club to create ing said. gained nothing from this, but that have some sort of problem the the best students to create a well- a mechanical lift to help people This is not the first time Wartburg our students gained something students can help solve. rounded team. get into their homes while using has offered a Bachelor of Science de- and so I think it was worth the ef- “What’s great is that every year “We all bring a lot of different a wheel chair. gree, but Ernsting said it is limited fort to have it done,” Black said. Opinion & Editorial Page 4 —January 22, 2018 For more news, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com The Wartburg Trumpet Kids think its a good idea to do what? WILL COONRADT OP/ED EDITOR [email protected] has teenagers eating them for as death. of liquid laundry packs,” said were becoming concerned with bragging rights. A change in blood pressure and Procter & Gamble. the candy like appearance. Everyone loves a good challenge. Millennials have fostered this heart rate have also been reported. The company went on to say According to Time, 2017 saw There was the "ice bucket type of culture on social media, I’m still perplexed why teens they have been working with 12,300 estimated “exposures” to challenge," many users have found fame think it is a good idea to eat soap,. leading social media networks to laundry pods occurred in children ‘"planking" and through making ridiculous and When I was growing up that was remove the content. younger than five. now, the "Tide- dangerous videos. punishment. 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KNIGHTLIFE EDITOR The festival will feature high [email protected] school students from different backgrounds, but who all share a The off-campus common interest in vocal music. release application Dr. Lee Nelson, director of The deadline is Feb 19 Wartburg Choir, said there will be at 4 p.m. over 90 high schools represented at The application the festival. is available in These high school and Wartburg the Student Life students will be working together to Office. enhance their vocal skills and will Wartburg students and high school students will perform Jan. 22 in Neuman auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Cassandra Hales “We usually even get the chance to work with Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. —Marketing and Comm. have them due about a week before a special guest composer, Shawn winter break so it gives us a week as Kirchner, who is a Cedar Falls Wartburg outside of their busy them overnight allows them to ensembles work and what it is a committee to meet, review them native. schedule of practicing. Stephanie know the campus better and get a like to be involved in a college and give them an answer before they “Shawn Kirchner is a Hollywood Klemetson is the music tours, camp little taste of what it’s like to live ensemble. Pederson also said both leave for winter break,” Director of studio musician and composer and promotions manager for the on campus and be in that campus the Wartburg students and the high Residential Life and Chief Conduct who sings on a variety of films music department. She said that community,” Klemetson said. school students benefit from this Officer Cassandra Hales said. including Jumanji, La La Land and although Meistersingers is similar Olivia Pederson attended festival and the high school students To automatically qualify for for Ghostbusters," Nelson said. to a visit day, it differs in allowing Meistersinger Honor Choir in her can see how much dedication and off-campus housing, a student must High school students will not students to perform and be in their junior year of high school and is work it is to be involved in the either be married, be 23 years of only get the opportunity to work music element. now a student at Wartburg. ensembles. age or older on or by Sept. 1, 2017, with a guest composer, they will “We treat this festival as almost “Attending the festival was one of “For Wartburg students it’s commute from a legal guardian’s also be given the chance to see what like a campus visit, the students the big reasons I chose Wartburg," fun because you can go back in home within the 30 mile radius of life is like on Wartburg’s campus. that come to this festival have the Pederson said. time and relate to the high school campus, have dependent children College students will be hosting added benefit of having a powerful From a student’s point of view, students and have fun with them or be interning full-time off campus festival students in their rooms so music experience which is a big Pederson said this festival is a so it’s really a fun time for both of further than 50 miles from campus, students can get a true feeling of part of what they do and hosting great way to see how the college’s them,” Pederson said. Hales said. Students who have fourth- year status with an anticipated Faculty Spotlight graduation date of December 2018, May 2019, or Summer of 2019 or have a circumstance that they feel requires special attention & Staff can also submit an application for consideration. “If you are a senior and you meet the criteria and you complete the application you are pretty much always approved,” Hales said. Ashley McHose, Vogel Library For the 2017-2018 school year, 189 Wartburg students lived off-campus. “For seniors its just that sense Amber Rottinghaus Staff Writer of love” and instantly adored it. of being on their own for the first [email protected] She continued studying French time,” Hales said. “I also think they throughout high school and col- want to live in more apartment style Ashley McHose sits peacefully in lege, where she was presented with living, and we just don’t have that a café in Rennes, France, awaiting the opportunity to study abroad in option on-campus.” the arrival of her tuna sandwich. Rennes. Hales said that one of the biggest However, she glances at the waiter There, she student-taught an advantages to living off-campus is in confusion when a bright green English class and lived with a Pe- saving money if it is done right. drink is instead placed in front of ruvian host family, who spoke both “Budgeting their money well in her. French and Spanish in their home. regards to monthly bills and food Looking back, McHouse said While McHose’s French skills they can generally save money she must have mispronounced her were limited at the time, this ex- living off-campus,” Hales said order, and is forced to pay for the perience allowed her to improve However, Hales said that expensive mint julep, a fancy alco- within the language since very few Ashley McHose, a reference librarian at Vogel Library, uses her French sometimes this can be a holic beverage. people in the Rennes community experiences to connect with the Wartburg community. disadvantage as well. McHose’s journey began with an spoke English. —Tyler French/TRUMPET “Nobody’s feeding you,” Hales early passion for French, languages Eventually, McHose graduated said. “You have to feed your self. and culture. with her undergraduate degree in her sessions, conducted research students feel engaged and em- You’re responsible for paying for She now relies on these passions French and theater from the Uni- consultations and went to meet- powered, learn transferable skills cable and wifi and all of those and experiences to help her connect versity of Wisconsin—Madison. ings all day in the flowing robe, that can be used in any workplace things that you want.” with those in the Wartburg com- She worked at a public library in Westen said. and have leadership experiences, The compute to campus, munity as Vogel Library’s informa- Quebec, Canada, speaking all “Wartburg students embody the Weston said. depending on where students tion literacy and user experience li- French, for two years before com- spirit of Wartburg by being enthusi- “She is an incredible supervisor live, can sometimes also be a brarian, a position she has filled for ing to Wartburg. astic, service-oriented and humble,” and treats everyone kindly, nev- disadvantage, Hales said. the last two years. Since then, she has embraced Westen said. “Ashley also embodies er allowing our hard work to go “In the winter when there’s a “The more information you can the responsibilities within her po- those things in addition to being unnoticed,” Candace Baker, a li- snow storm, it’s really easy to walk find in various languages, the more sition, including partnering with creative and a pleasure to collabo- brary student employee said. “She from Clinton to class, but it is not viewpoints you can get whether Wartburg’s International Club to rate with.” is amazingly compassionate about necessarily easy to drive your car they are cultural or regional view- host events within Culture Week She strives to assure that all the her job, her students and activities." here.” points,” McHose said. such as Coffee & Teas from Around SUPER SATURDAY SUPER SATURDAY Hales also said that do not hand McHose began learning French the World. pick the students that live off while her family was residing in Jill Westen, a fellow information DANCE KNIGHT? 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[email protected] During the fall semester, students get involved with either Retrieving For students enrolled in the ID 315: Freedom (RFI) or Community Leadership Theories and Practices, Builders (CB) and then CERT or there is an opportunity to learn CB in the winter. about the proper procedure for The CERT program relates to emergency situations. RFI and CB because it offers an The program is called opportunity for students to engage Community Emergency Response in their communities in a unique Team (CERT) and it is offered to way, Lang said. students taking the class during Lang said the program involves second semester. a lot of practical work and Ladage Ashley Lang has been teaching will even use fake blood in the the class over the past several years, simulations to make it as real as and she said it is a great program possible. for students . She added students in the “It's a prime way to engage in program can also expect intensive your community, no matter what work and work outside of class community you are a part of and to earn the certification and the even to giving back to Wartburg," Students learn how to do a triage while taking the ID 315: Leadership Theories and Practices. This course is program is more about service than Lang said. "If there's a disaster, offered during winter terms.— Submitted Photo anything else. knowing you have people who "It's really about giving back know who they are supposed to will go through live exercises “It’s designed to educate people CERT covers different situations to your community and being a deal with is very beneficial." and training involving different about the importance of being ranging from fire suppression to leader in your community versus This year, the class will be emergency or medical situations, prepared in the event of a disaster,” medical operations. job training, but students do make taught by Dr. Fred Waldstein in such as a fire or an accident. Waldstein said. “You want to be Once students finish the those connections," Lang said. "It's partnership with Kip Ladage, who He also said CERT is aimed able to be part of the solution, not program, students are certified as a combination of things. I think it's runs the program. toward making people an asset in part of the problem when you’re in CERT volunteers and can help really about why the person wants Waldstein said the students those situations. that environment.” anywhere in the country where to do it." Wartburg students spend May Term in Greece GABRIELLE OLEJNICZAK STAFF WRITER [email protected] The first time Dr. Joyce Boss visited Greece was in December 1984 during her travels after completing her time with the Peace Corps. While in Greece, Boss was captivated by both the culture and rich history that Greece had to offer. Santorini Island Ever since then, Boss wanted to Olympia take her students to Greece. Boss will lead a class to Greece in May. Boss, who has taken students on May Term trips to Japan in the past, is thrilled for the opportunity Mycelia site of to share Greece with her students. “I have always wanted to the place of King take students to the Eastern Mediterranean," Boss said. "I am Agenemnon excited to have students experience Delphi the culture, hospitality, the way Michelle Johnson/Trumpet people are and the way they behave and talk to each other in Greece." Before departing, students must fill out paperwork and take Myth to explore a part of the world that to learn hands-on and live the going to Greece has to offer. olympic games, mycelia site of in The Ancient World. is very ancient and to visit sites experiences I’ve been reading “I’m just excited for the the place of King Agamemnon In their pre-requisite, which and touch stones that were carved about." experience and the ability to go on and visiting Delphi, the site of doubles as an introductory course thousands and thousands of years Hinegardner said she is looking another May Term trip with Dr. the ancient oracle. to myth and folklore, students ago which is pretty amazing,” Boss forward to being surrounded by all Boss," Sutherland said. "She's the The trip will span two weeks will focus specifically on the myth said. of the culture and trying the unique best." total: five nights in Athens with traditions of the ancient Greek Accompanying Boss on the trip food that Greece has to offer. Sutherland said she does not several day trips, two nights in Classical world. will be 18 students and one other She is also longing to see all of know much about Greece, but Santorini, four nights to visit sites Boss said she is hopeful her faculty member. the sights and history that she has hopes to change that by going on upcountry and then they will end students come away from the course One of the students attending studied in her literature classes. this trip. in Athens. understanding more about classical the trip is senior Madisen “I can’t wait to see it all come to “I learned about ancient history After returning to campus and ancient Greek history, as well Hinegardner, and she said that she life," Hinegardner said. growing up and I’ve read 'The students will spend a few days as a bit of knowledge pertaining to could not be more thrilled for this "I hope to learn a lot more about Odyssey' so that is what initially spent recuperating and then class the Greek alphabet. opportunity. myself and continue to see my sparked my interest in going," meets back up for the students “All of our May Term courses After hearing about the trip from own growth from being exposed Sutherland said. to put together their final offer something unique, and Boss, Hinegardner knew instantly to so many different atmospheres "I saw a poster advertising the presentations over information what this course offers is a that she had to go, and changed and cultures than I am used to. I trip and knew I had to go. The which they gather while in chance for students to visit and her schedule and signed up the also hope to take away a greater pictures of Greece look beautiful Greece. directly experience the eastern next day. appreciation of the world and and I can't wait to experience it." While the trip is still several Mediterranean," Boss said “I am most excited to experience Greece’s beautiful history and Students attending the trip will months away, Boss is highly Due to Greece’s location, it and learn from a new culture people." depart on the first day of May Term anticipating it. offers a different flavor of Europe with its history and people," Becca Sutherland, who has and arrive in Athens on May 2. “Overall, I hope that it will be than some of the other May Term Hinegardner said. attended a May Term trip with The plans include trips to a cultural experience of which the courses do, she said. "I love the feeling of being Boss in the past, is also looking Santorini Island to see a volcano, students will never forget,” Boss “This trip will allows students completely immersed and getting forward to the opportunities that traveling to Olympia: the home of said. sports The Wartburg Trumpet For more sports, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com Page 7 —January 22, 2018 Knights extend IIAC winning streak ANNIKA WALL ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Duncan Lee by major decision at [email protected] 197 pounds. At 285 pounds, Bowen Wile- The Wartburg Knights extended man beat Chris Murino by fall. their conference win streak to 203 Wartburg's next victory was a as they went undefeated at the 50-0 shutout over Dubuque. IIAC Duals. At 125 pounds, Brennen Doe- Senior Kyle Fank described the bel started off the dual with a fall. importance of keeping the winning Rathbun followed with a technical streak alive. fall at 133 pounds. “Every duel is another chance Nicholas Meling defeated Mi- someone can knock us off,” Fank chael Mutton by major decision at said. “You just have to take it one 141 pounds. match at a time." Cannone and Thomsen both The Knights did just that, start- posted technical falls over the Spar- ing off their day with a 39-6 win tans, while second-ranked Mike over the Central Dutch. Ross won by fall at 165 pounds. Ninth-ranked Brock Rathbun Forsyth also posted a fall at 174 won by forfeit at 133 pounds to se- pounds. cure the first victory for Wartburg. At 184 pounds, Kyle Briggs de- Top-ranked Cross Cannone feated Terrin Reckouski by techni- won by fall over Central’s Jordan cal fall. Fank did the same at 197 Challen at 149 pounds, while top- pounds over Miguel Chestnut. ranked Logan Thomsen defeated Wileman wrapped up the match Collin Groleau by technical fall at with a 14-11 decision The Wartburg wrestling team added three more wins to their IIAC winning streak. The streak began in 157 pounds. Wartburg concluded their day 1994 and currently stands at 203. -Marketing and Comm. Max Forsyth defeated Jeremy with a 54-0 win over the Buena Vester by a 10-7 decision at 165 Vista Beavers. posted a technical fall. moved up to be Wartburg’s career “When else in your life are you pounds. At 125 pounds, Noah Padilla Blake Meyer beat Carson leader in tech falls. His record going to have a chance to make his- At 174 pounds, top-ranked Eric defeated Nate Vento by fall in his Rhoads at 157 pounds by a 17-7 stands at 29. tory?” Keller said. “Some people DeVos won by major decision. first varsity dual appearance. Rath- decision. The three wins put Wartburg’s may not have that opportunity Fourth-ranked Tyler Lutes won bun followed with a fall of his own Ross defeated Andrew Hoffman current IIAC win streak at 203. again. Don’t take that for granted.” the 184 pound match against Grif- over Schuyler Spurrier. by fall, while DeVos, Wileman and Head Coach Eric Keller said that The Knights will continue their fin McBride by technical fall, while Meling and Forsyth both re- Fank posted technical falls. this streak poses a unique opportu- season on the road against Coe on second-ranked Kyle Fank defeated ceived forfeits, while Cannone With that technical fall, Fank nity for current and future teams. Friday. Coaches set the Cannone strides towards success winning tone HART SHELTON-DAVIES STAFF WRITER with abundant national champion- around the corner, Cannone [email protected] ships in its history. knows he has put himself into “Being from Connecticut, I was a situation where he can be part KAILEE O'BRIEN STAFF WRITER “We know it’s a different year and Success is defined by how one not too familiar with Wartburg, of history at Wartburg. His eyes [email protected] a different group of guys. Making overcomes obstacles in their life. but when I looked into it I was at- are set on becoming a National sure that our freshmen understand Head baseball coach Joel Holst For junior wrestler Cross Can- tracted by the winning tradition Champion. what is expected of them and cor- has acquired 16 regular season none, what stood out to the here and the incredible coaching “I know the tough road that’s recting them because we know conference coaches was the way he reacted staff that builds national champi- ahead of me and I’m here because it’s never perfect,” Holst said. champion- when losing a match. ons," Cannone said. of my surrounding competitors “It’s about making the tiny ships and Head wrestling coach Eric "Last year I fell just short of be- and teammates," Cannone said. little corrections, if there is a 11 tour- Keller said he saw a competitor ing a national champion, but my "As much as an individual sport tough practice or game, we n a m e n t that would never lose the fight to eyes are on the prize this year.” wrestling is, when you scratch have to think, 'what are we go- champion- win and compete. Currently ranked number one in the surface we are one giant fam- ing to do so we can fix this?'” ships in his “He is a competitor, he will the nation at 149 pounds, Cannone ily that supports one another and The Wartburg baseball team has 23 years at never give up competing," Keller knows there is another chance to pushes each other to greatness," been working hard for this up- Wartburg. said. finish what he had started. Every- Cannone said. coming season. "As simple as it sounds it is day he walks in, he knows what he "At the end of the day my suc- Joel Holst H o l s t With 12 returning seniors, they said the winning culture at an attribute that is very hard to puts into it is what he will get out cess is built off everyone that sur- have been able to lead the team Wartburg comes from the find… Its easy when you're win- of it. rounds me." through a productive fall sea- coaches at Wartburg, along ning but to see how someone re- “He doesn’t just talk about the Championships are earned and son and off-season program. with recruiting the right kids. sponds when losing is what truly goal, he shows the strides he makes do not come easy, but Cannone Senior pitcher Austin Bohling is “Kids that can be successful in defines someone," he said. to surpass his goals on the daily has earned respect from his team, ready to start the season. the classroom and can handle Due to how Cannone reacted basis. That’s leadership. His daily opponents and people around the As a veteran on the mound, the academic aspects, usually are to adversity, he was approached approach shows the leadership he nation. All eyes are on him as he Bohling cannot thank the coach- the kids that have proved that with the opportunity to be part of brings to the team," Keller said. inches his way towards becoming ing staff enough, let alone Holst. they have a hard work ethic and the Wartburg family and a team With national championships a national champion. “The coaching staff has molded can be successful,” Holst said. me into a person that I realized Holst’s team has a veteran that I want to be," Bohling said. staff of over five coaches who "They have taught us a lot about have been with Wartburg for baseball and even more about life." 18 plus years and a number of The Wartburg baseball team coaches who have played in the had their first practice on Jan. Wartburg baseball program. 21, with their first game on Holst said that when recruiting, he the road against Bethel Uni- looks for those who can be mold- versity on Feb. 27 at 6:30. ed into their individual program. After taking second at Nationals last year, Cross Cannone is determined to finish his junior season a National Champion. -Riley Cole/TRUMPET Sports Page 8 — January 22, 2018 For more sports, visit www.wartburgtrumpet.com The Wartburg Trumpet Wartburg's sixth woman Knights post up and down week SAM SIDES SPORTS EDITOR but her decision was based on more [email protected] than just basketball. TYLER FRENCH NEWS EDITOR “It was really just the people,” [email protected] The Wartburg women’s basketball Gerdes said. team is undefeated on the season, “Just the girls on the team; get- The Wartburg women's and men's and ranked in the top two in the ting to get to know them on my visits basketball teams continued into the nation for the first time in program and getting to hang out with them. heart of the conference schedule and history. They seemed like a group of girls that posted mixed results for the week. There are many deserving of credit I would be able to connect with and The women's team won both of their for the Knights’ success, but it could have a lot of fun with. Even outside games over Buena Vista and Nebras- not be done without the contribu- of basketball, just being on campus ka Wesleyan. The team now stands tions of the team’s most key bench made it feel like it would be a good at 17-0 (8-0) on the season and is off player: Emma Gerdes. home," she said. to the best start in program history. The second-oldest of seven chil- Now, Gerdes is in her second sea- Against Buena Vista, the number two dren, most of which are athletes son with the Knights, getting to play Knights had five players finish in double themselves, Gerdes grew up with good minutes in each of her first two figures, led by Katie Sommer's 16. athletics all around her. years. Megan Murphy came off the bench to She went to Cedar Falls High, High school and college basket- provide a huge scoring spark with 14 points where she helped guide her team to ball can be two completely different and hit four of the team's 13 three pointers. a few trips to the state tournament. animals, but Amsberry said Gerdes The team recorded 23 assists on their 33 Head coach Bob Amsberry, said needed little to no transition to be baskets and all but three of the 16 play- Gerdes was a coveted recruit out of good to go. ers that played scored at least two points. high school. Because of her talent “Emma was pretty ready when she It was more of the same against Nebras- and her potential, Amsberry said her got here,” Amsberry said. “She’s re- ka Wesleyan on Wednesday in Lincoln. choosing Wartburg came as quite the ally talented. It didn’t take her long Emma Gerdes has been instrumental in the Knights' undefeated 2018 Wartburg beat the Prairie Wolves 93-72 surprise. to show that she was ready to play at season. -Marketing and Comm. and again had five players in double figures. “I thought when we recruited our level, even as a freshman.” With the unbeaten start, things are experience what they experienced, Kristie Sommer found her three-point [Gerdes], it was going to be a stretch At the start of her sophomore looking promising for the Knights. In and I think they want to experience it shot after she knocked down seven triples to be able to get her, because I think season, Gerdes got the starting nod the midst of this success, Gerdes said again too, so that really motivates us this week. She is just one three pointer she’s a potential higher-level player,” at shooting guard while Morgan it is important to stay selfless. Even in practice every day,” she said. away from tying the career record of 217. Amsberry said. Neuendorf was still occupied with with that said, however, the prospect Gerdes and the Knights will look to For the men's squad, it was a disap- “She’s a great fit for us. Not only soccer season. of a deep postseason run is in the back continue their success on Wednesday pointing week, to say the least. from a player standpoint, but great Gerdes said it was good to start, of her mind, as well as the rest of the when they travel to Dubuque to take The Knights won in dominat- character, a great leader. I’ll never but was perfectly fine with it after team. on Loras. ing fashion over the conference lead- forget when she called me to tell me Neuendorf returned to the team. “They always talk about the Fi- Their next home game is just three ing Beavers 85-65. Sawyer Herman she was coming. It was a pretty hap- “It was fun to start, but I always nal Four, and how much fun it was,” days later, when they play host to the led the team with 20 points with Cam py day.” knew that Morgan was coming Gerdes said. University of Dubuque. Kickbush and Max Smith Drahos During the recruiting process, back,” Gerdes said. “So last year when we got knocked Tipoff for Saturday’s game is sched- contributing 13 and 10, respectively. Gerdes was presented with plenty of “It was cool to get that opportuni- out early, I felt like I kind of missed uled for 2 p.m. The defense held the Beaver offense to options as to where to go to school. ty, to start as a sophomore, but Mor- out on that. Coverage for that contest can be an abysmal 18.8 percent shooting from Gerdes said Amsberry and the dy- gan’s awesome. It’s fun to be able to "We definitely have the chance to found on Knight Vision and 89.9 downtown and hounded the oppos- namic of the team really drew her in, kind of be her backup.” go far again this year. I just want to KWAR FM. ing ball handlers, forcing 17 turnovers. After the big win at home, Wartburg Taking the road less traveled looked like it might be able to seize control of first place in the conference with a win over Nebraska Wesleyan. However, the Prairie Wolves took it to TYLER FRENCH NEWS EDITOR Many things set Brown apart from the Knights and blew them out 99-60. [email protected] the typical college student. One of the positives for the team came Steege said one of which is that in the form of Nate Woeste who scored A four year member of the Wartburg Brown had a different sense of 20 points on 8-11 of shooting. men's basketball team, Cliff Brown maturity than most players when they The rest of the Knights combined to is a conventional post player, but his first get to Wartburg. score just 40 points on 14-51 shooting. path to joining the team was anything "He's had a chance to work through No other player scored in double figures but. some different things and had to After the loss, Wartburg still sits at 12-5 After a few years away from prioritize what's important in his life. (5-3), but they have now dropped their organized basketball, Brown was able First and foremost getting his degree last four games away from Levick Arena. to join the Knights thanks to a mutual and playing basketball along with it," The men will try to get back on track contact with the Knights' head coach Steege said. while the women look to stay unde- Dick Peth. "I think there was a sense of feated when they go on the road this In his four years, there have been maturity for him when he first set foot Wednesday to finish the season se- some great memories for Brown. on campus and it was just continuing ries against the Loras Duhawks. He said the best one came with last to grow in that regard for him." Wartburg Trumpet season's team. Brown has developed great "Sweet 16 last year, that was our relationships with his teammates over Athletes of the Week biggest, best memory," Brown said. the years. "I always thought we were good He said even though he is halfway throughout all the years I've been across the country, he has made a new, Set new school here, but it showed after that game." extended family. record with Coming to Wartburg was a "It's showed that even though I 29 technical transition for Brown. The Florida don't have my actual family here, falls; extended native said he had to adjust to a new I still kind of have family because winning streak schedule, being in class again and they're my brothers and that's my to 12. getting used to the much colder coach," Brown said. weather in Iowa. In addition to the skills he brings Assistant coach Jason Steege said to the team on the court, Steege said Kyle Fank Brown has gotten better every single Brown also brings a great personality year he has been at Wartburg and also to the team. commended his academic work. Stegge added that Brown's absence Named Chelsea "He's done a great job taking care will be felt when he graduates in May. M. Henkenius of business in the classroom," Stegge "Our guys love being around Cliff meet MVP; won said. and so just seeing his smile every single the shot put and "Cliff has done a great job adjusting day and the energy that he brings to was second in the One of the most athletic players on the team, Cliff Brown is known for and he's going to end up having a our program and the enthusiasm he weight throw. his thunderous dunks. -Marketing and Comm. great four years here academically and plays with is something we will miss athletically." about him," Steege said. Samantha Holtz