Wartburg Trumpet, vol. 95, no. 11 (January 15, 2001)

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by  Wartburg College

Campus events planned for MLK
Felicita Nanuses "What I think comes out of this is unity amongst stu¬
dent organizations," said Krystal Madlock, director of
Staff Writer diversity affairs. "Different groups and different people
came together in unity to plan these activities and this
"This year we wanted to do something different; was one of Dr. King's philosophies."
focus on humanity as a whole and not just glorify one According to Lex Smith, vice president of student life
man, but his ideas and his focus on humanity," said jun¬ and dean of students, this year's celebration has had
ior Gideon Salter, one of this year's Martin Luther King, incredible interest as far as people wanting to get
Jr. Day celebration organizers. involved with planning the celebrations.
Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 72nd birth¬ "Last year was the turning point because the whole
day. To celebrate the legacy of this civil rights leader, afternoon teach-ins were planned and organized by stu¬
Wartburg students, faculty and staff organized a com¬ dents, which brought a lot of energy and led to the pro¬
mittee to plan activities that celebrate the life of this posal to change the way the holiday was celebrated and
great leader. the class day altered," Smith added.
According to senior Amanda Porter, an organizer of Wartburg kicked off this year's MLK celebrations
the celebrations, they are expecting a lot more participa¬ Friday night with a video presentation of "The
tion this year than they had last year. Hurricane."
"This year is a lot different from previous years. Saturday was a day of service in which the Wartburg
We're planning to do a lot more, especially community community was invited to participate. A coffeehouse
based activities to provide the Wartburg community was held in Buhr Lounge where students sang, played
with opportunities to participate in the celebration," guitar and read poetry.
Porter said. The Wartburg Gospel Choir performed at the
According to Salter, this year's MLK celebration is Celebration Worship in the Chapel Sunday.
mainly organized by the same group that organized last Dr. Peter Paris, professor of social ethics at Princeton
year's Martin Luther King, Jr. teach-ins, such as Women Seminary, was the speaker at today's convocation which
of Wartburg, Students for Peace and Justice, Black was followed by a race dialogue.
Student Union, CAO, ETK and Student Senate. Today's activities will close with a worship service in the
chapel at 7 p.m. with a performance
Sarah by the Wartburg Unity Choir and Dr.
Mahoney/ Peters, the convocation speaker,
TRUMPET preaching. Following the service is the
SERVING dedication of the Mannie Holmes
OTHERS— Cultural Diversity Center.
Sophomore MLK activities wrap up Tuesday
Lance Ridpath with a teach-in at St. Paul's
takes part in Lutheran School where Wartburg
the service day students will educate first through
that was coor¬ sixth grade students about Dr. King
Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS
dinated by the and his dreams. Wartburg students
I HAVE A DREAM—The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VAC for part of will read to children at the Waverly
acknowledges the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for
the MLK Library Wednesday. his “I Have a Dream” speech during a march on
events.
Washington D.C., Aug. 28, 1963.
Security issues surface Questions grip chapel
Kacy Burg i In response to these incidents.
cance of Danforth, which was the primary
Campus Security has posted alerts Elaina Meier and Sarah Braun
Staff Writer around campus. The alerts inform chapel until seven years ago, the importance
students of the Jan. 3 assault and rob¬ Editor-in-Chief and News Editor of the facility for campus ministry program¬
A series of thefts has plagued the bery and encourage anyone with ing and visibility of the chapel due to its loca¬
Wartburg campus since the student information to contact Campus The future of the Danforth Chapel next to tion by the info desk.
body's return for Winter Term. Security at Ext. 8372 or radio at Ext. the bookstore and the potential for reflection From these reasons stem the issues of faith
The first of the thefts occurred Jan. 3 8533, or the Waverly Police space within the new student union has been diversity on campus, as well as what it means
around 11 p.m. by the Fine Arts Center Department (352-5400). a topic of discussion on campus this week. An to be a "College of the Church."
loading dock. A student reported being The alerts also encourage students e-mail sent to many students also raised the In a meeting between President Ohle and
assaulted and robbed of approximately to walk in groups at night and to call issue of faith diversity on campus. Pastor Trachte, the Wartburg community was
$25 by three males as she walked Campus Security for an escort when Tentative plans for the Danforth space assured that no matter what happens, Ohle
toward the parking lot. going out alone after dark. include student mail boxes and a post office, felt it was important to affirm our committ¬
Campus security and the Waverly In the wake of the recent rash of placing those services "in close proximity to ment to be a "College of the Church."
Police Department are currently thefts, Johanns and Peter Armstrong, the Den, student government offices, copy Trachte said that while the space was
investigating this assault and robbery, associate dean of students, reiterated center, bookstore and information desk," said designed to support the Christian faith, like
as well as the disappearance of a stu¬ these suggestions to students. Mike Book, vice president for administration all Wartburg facilities, it is open and available
dent s bass guitar from the band stor¬ The dilemma that we run into is and finance. to all students, faculty and staff.
age room in the Fine Arts Center that Waverly is mostly a safe environ¬ "In its discussions with the architects, the "We are very concerned that all students,
between Dec. 14 and Jan. 4. ment," Armstrong said, "but things Student Union advisory committee has indi¬ especially international students and stu¬
Two cases of computer theft have like this remind us that, even in this cated that if Danforth Chapel is removed, dents of other faiths, feel welcomed and
also been reported. Friday, Jan. 5, setting, we do have to be wary. People other space should be designed for informal respected on our campus," said Trachte.
Computer Services reported a miss¬ tend to think that it's only a short gatherings or prayers, a place for Bible study, a Professor Kathryn Kleinhans, associate
ing computer video card from an walk from the building to the lot, but place for reflection and a place that could be professor of religion, stated that the college
unlocked classroom in Becker Hall. we need to be aware that things can accessible and used for all students," said mission statement does not require religious
Monday, Jan. 8, a report was made happen." Book. conformity but rather directs the college to
that someone opened a computer in Armstrong and Johanns both According to Pastor Larry Trachte, the assists "students to integrate and live out
an unlocked classroom in Luther Hall offered the same advice to students; Danforth Chapel was built in the early 1950s their own faith learning."
and removed a processor and memo¬ lock your room and car doors, and with money from the Danforth Foundation, a "We should be having these discussions
ry chip. Campus Security is investi¬ walk in groups in well-lit areas after foundation dedicated to the growth of even if the Student Union were not being
gating these incidents. dark. Christian faith in academic environments. remodeled. The most important question is
A student also reported a stolen "Unfortunately, this won't do The University of Iowa is one of many how we relate to each other, not just how to
car from N Lot Jan. 7. According to much for the person who was robbed, schools nationwide that is home to a structure or restructure our buildings," said
Jessica Johanns, Security Officer, the but at least others on campus might Danforth Chapel. Kleinhans.
car was later located in Waverly by learn from it," Armstrong said. Trachte stated that at a January meeting of Dr. Lake Lambert, assistant professor of
the Waverly Police Department. There have also been unconfirmed the Campus Ministry Board, "the Board dis¬ religion, also stated that he hoped a solution
Johanns said that as far as she knows, reports of more thefts over the week¬ cussed this issue and strongly affirmed our could be reached that saves Danforth Chapel
there was minimal to no damage end. desire to 'save' Danforth in its present state and provides a long-needed space for wor¬
done to the car. and place." ship, reflection and prayer by non-Christians.
Reasons included the historical signifi¬ Student Senate plans to sponsor a forum
on the issue to be held at a future date.
Opinions
2 January 15, 2001 T RUMPET
Discrimination is discrimination
Being a college of the church
one's right to worship who they want. Some call it free¬ rooms use to only ELCA Lutherans. No Catholics,
dom of religion. I think it is in the constitution. Methodists or Baptists. Sorry as well to all you Missouri
means we should act like one
As you can probably tell, I am with the people who Synod Lutherans, Presbyterians and United Church of
would like to see an inter-faith meditation room as part of Christ members as well. If we are going to discriminate,
Chris Thomas our new student union. And of course, let me tell you why. let's go all out.
First of all, using the argument that we are affiliated Are my statements a little strong? Yes they are. But so
with the ELCA is not really a strong point. Yes, we are a are the statements that other faiths should not be allowed
In' this line of work, I don't go college of the church; but by being a college of the church, to practice their religions on campus. By allowing other
searching for controversy and that does not make us a church. If this issue was raised at faiths to practice on campus you are not denying your
pressing issues; they somehow a local church, the obvious answer is no, an inter-faith own faith. No one is going to make Christians worship
seem to find me, especially after room is not right. But since Wartburg is a college and not Buddha or Buddhists worship Jesus. That is not what this
two-and-a-half years of writing my a church, why is it wrong? If we as a college are going to is about. Not allowing other faiths to practice just shows
opinions. This week is no different. recruit international students and students of other faiths everyone how closed-minded we are as a campus.
Here's the story. then they should have a place where they can feel safe and Maybe if you took the time to learn a little about other
Wartburg College is in the worship as well. religions you could actually strengthen your own faith. In
process of designing a new student Second, if we do not allow other faiths to worship on Phillipians 4:8 (and yes, I'm actually quoting the Bible),
union. Something we can all agree that we desperately campus, we are in turn saying that we shouldn't allow Paul said, "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
need. However, that isn't the issue. The issue is the other faiths on campus. By this theory, someone should go noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is a
Danforth Chapel and whether it will stay or go. When that over to the Vogel Library and remove all non-Christian lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
is settled the next issue is what will replace it. The archi¬ books and the world religion class should be removed worthy of priase—think about such things."
tects are recommending a meditation room, which would from the religion department. Paul didn't say convert to Islam, he simply said think
be a place where people of all faiths can come to pray, Third, if we build a Christian-only worship room, what about such things. Maybe we can learn from each other
think and reflect. This has some of the campus up in arms. type of Christians are going to be allowed? I am an ELCA and from each other's faiths and practices. But if nobody
How could we, a good Christian, Lutheran institution aid Lutheran. But if we are going to discriminate on the basis gives anybody else a chance, where will we be then?
the worshiping of other gods? Others say that it is every¬ of religion, why stop with other faiths? Let's restrict the
Good to be back
About Face
Do you think Wartburg is doing Tim run long. It's good to see old friends and
Eldridge ~ everything, but I usually begin to feel suffo¬
enough for Martin Luther
cated after being in my hometown for a cer¬
King Day? Well, I don't know tain amount of time. If you come from a
small town, you may know what I'm talking
about you, but it feels
about. All I can think about is, "God! When
good to be back at
Gideon Salter, Amanda Porter can I get out of here?!" Then finally as I'm
school again. I hope
junior senior driving away it feels like a weight's been lift¬
everyone had a pleas¬
Wartburg is try¬ I think we are get¬ ant break. Mine was ed off my back. How people can live there
ing to do their ting better marked by a lot of for their entire lives, I'll never understand. I
best to be more because of the time spent in the Twin Cities over the holi¬ would go insane.
diverse and cel- efforts of stu¬ days, returning home and finding water Maybe that's just my personality. I can't
stand monotony in much of anything. I've
brate Martin dents, administra¬ gushing out of our basement ceiling from a
hated every job I've ever held for more than a
Luther King Day tion, and faculty burst water pipe, and, most significantly, the
week (except for my current one). I'm always
in the right who think more purchase of a remote-controlled fart spending too much money on groceries or
way. needs to be done. machine. Oh yes, it was well worth the restaurants instead of eating in the cafeteria.
money. You'd think it would get old after
I'm deathly afraid of marriage for a number
the first hundred or so times you use it, but
of reasons. First of all, IT'S PRISON!!!. Ok, I
Krystal Theresa it really doesn't. We've had some great
wouldn't go that far, but let's just say if s very
Madlock, Fruehling,senior laughs with it around town. Some of these
confining. I don't know what I'll do when I
Director of I feel that we are people's reactions are just priceless. I had it
actually have to quit being a student and start
in my pocket at Hy-Vee the other day (my
Student making a better working. Fortunately for me, that's not for
friend had the remote) as I was standing by
Diversity effort at it. There five more years.
the meat counter. A woman and her daugh¬
Programs are still improve¬ It's exciting to have some controversy
ter walked by and of course, my friend let it
I think it’s a big ments to be done rip. She grabbed her daughter by the hand early in the semester, isn't it? The next few
step from what but I feel as each and practically ran down the next aisle. I weeks should be very interesting. Let's just
we’ve had in year goes on , didn't think it sounded that real, but it cer¬ hope it doesn't turn into a holy war. The
funny thing is that many current proponents
the past. we’ll make better tainly scared her. Now the cashiers at Hy-
of the interfaith room (including me) would¬
improvements. Vee and Wal-Mart are beginning to cringe
n't even be involved right now, had it not
every time they see my friends and me walk
been for that infamous e-mail. However,
in (we bombard them with it every time we
Jasmine David now that it is an issue, I hope most students
go there). I'm seriously considering plant¬
Baxton, junior Boguille, will take interest in what happens.
ing it in one of those big, soft chairs on the
I think they have sophomore third floor of the library. Anyway - it's good to be back. I'm
tried to involve a People are try¬ For me, Christmas break always seems to looking forward to another fun semester.
lot of students ing their best to
with activities demonstrate SIX WARTBuHG PHOTO cuaies
this weekend and their apprecia¬
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feel that more Luther King. I’m
people should be satisfied with
involved. the outcome so
far.
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For those of you who love ice cream, (which really isn't ice cream in the first
you know that on the weekends the caf place).
selects certain flavors and puts them out Doesn't anyone notice that these flavors
for everyone instead of just having the sit there the whole weekend because no
vanilla soft serve. Well, for the longest time one wants them? Maybe we could expand
the flavors have been pretty lame. our ice cream library and import some new
Friday they usually bring out the mint exotic flavors. Even simple chocolate
chocolate chip and maybe Neopolitan, would be nice, and stop with all the vanil¬
which is usually finished off by the end of la. If anything, just leave the soft serve
breakfast. So for the rest of Friday through machine on and don't tempt us with the .i, *¥
Saturday they bring out 3 wildly different slight possibility that there might be real
flavors of vanilla (because we don't have ice cream on the weekend.
Editorials
3
ITA/lf’KI
January 15, 2001
The Waktburg MLK holiday due
Trumpet
Editor-in-Chief
r.laim Meier
Managing Editor
April 4, 1968, marked a tragic day action on this important day. Yet the
Jordan Dmckley
in American History. Dr. Martin student body is still supposed to
Photo Editor
Luther King, who had changed the attend classes or potentially face aca¬
Katie Shannon nation as he enfranchised African demic consequences for missing class
News Editors Americans across the country to attend Martin Luther King activi¬
Sarah Braun through his tireless efforts to promote ties.
Melissa Guthrie civil rights, was assassinated. This is not to say that the student
Entertainment Editor Created in 1986, Dr. Martin Luther body should be granted a day off to
Sarah Lynn Alderfer King Jr. Day is only the third holiday sleep in, go shopping or engage in
Features Editor created in this nation during the 20th other activities. Rather, students
Janna Slvedin century (Memorial Day, created in should be required to participate in
1948 and Veterans Day, created in some aspect of Martin Luther King
Sports Editor
1926 as Armistice Day). activities on campus or in the com¬
Heather Johnson
States, counties, school districts munity. There is much to be learned
Graphic Designer
and businesses across the nation give about the efforts of Dr. King. It would
Mike Tyer
pause on this day to pay tribute to a be very sad indeed if the student
Layout Assistants
man who righted a gross wrong with¬ body were so busy going to classes
Ben Slianno
in the nation. Even Wall Street sets that the struggles of many go unno¬
Business Manager aside its hectic activities and profit ticed and unrecognized, eventually
Carla Moses driven mentalities for this day. being forgotten.
Copy Editors Wartburg, however, has yet to The changes made for this years
Suzanne Just reach such a decisive course of action. events are a step in the right direc¬
Erin Madson Students within the campus, tion. Now it is time that the next step
Rachel Martell Student Senate and individual pro¬ is taken and Dr. King, his life, works
Adviser fessors and faculty have pushed to and death are remembered justly
Lil Junas bring Wartburg College to a point of with an official Wartburg holiday.
Combat division
Publication Calendar
Students should
The Trumpet is pub¬
lished every Monday
I find it amazing how quickly but we are also a diverse commu¬
of Wartburg’s calendar
not have to wait information spreads via the Net. I nity that must leam to walk side
year except Oct. 30,
am also amazed at how quickly by side and respect each other's
Nov. 27, Dec. 11, 18
tensions can rise. The issue to diversity while growing in our
and 25, Jan. 1, Feb. which I speak: Danforth Chapel. own faiths.
26, March 5, April 9, Many students have probably been Not all professors here at Wartburg Union renovation plans have We must examine what we as
frustrated by staying up late to finish have this bad habit. Some are actually
16, 23, and 30. questioned the future of Danforth. individuals believe and find
a paper or cram for a test. After you quite punctual, and the students
Disclaimer I am not about to suggest a something to anchor ourselves to.
turn it in, you anxiously wait for your appreciate that And some assign¬
Views expressed on cure all to this, as there are two Then we must respect our neigh¬
grade. You wait, and wait and ments will obviously take a long time
this page are those of issues at hand. One, the Chapel bors' attempts to do the same,
wait...until the professor finally gives to grade, such as 10-plus page papers
itself. Two, the existence of faith even if on a different path.
the editorial board and the assignment back with a hasty from 30 students. However, this is an
diversity. A short while ago, the campus
not necessarily those "Sorry these are late." That excuse issue of courtesy and respect.
This is no easy issue to address united to voice opposition to the
of the administration, does not work for students unless Students respect the deadline they are
and I am not pretending to have unrest in the Holy Land. We
faculty or staff of they have made prior arrangements. given, yet they have no choice but to
all of the answers. Before we take spoke out against religious vio¬
Wartburg College. If students miss deadlines when wait for the grade. It's not fair to say
sides and dig in, it is important lence.
Trumpet Objectives handing in assignments, they risk los¬ that professors are so much busier that we as students are informed. Now we must combat poten¬
The Trumpet was ing credit and are not cut any slack. than students, because although stu¬ In addition to staying tial division on our own campus.
So why can some professors get dents have never been in the profes¬
founded in 1906 as informed about Union plans, stu¬ It is time to look within our own
away with it? Throughout our educa¬ sor's shoes, each student has
the Wartburg dents must do more than get hearts and to open them to dialog.
tion we are forced to abide by due demands that go well beyond his or
Quarterly. It is commit¬ defensive and stubborn about the We may not agree with the person
dates so that we realize the impor¬ her academics. If students can still
ted to fair, accurate issues. Instead, we as a diverse sitting next to us in class, but we
tance of promptness and professional¬ turn in work on time, they should
community need to make a choice must love them whole-heartedly
and comprehensive ism. It seems that some educators are receive that same respect from their
to engage in the planning. regardless of color, creed or any¬
coverage of campus not practicing what they preach when professors and get the assignments 1 believe that Wartburg is thing other difference that may
events and issues they hand back assignments late. back in a timely manner.
indeed a "College of the Church," divide our campus.
affecting the Wartburg
community.
Letters Editor
Trumpet Letter Policy to the
Observe King holiday is about sharing the Good News of the Gospel to
Letters to the editor
all, especially those who are not Christian. As a
are subject to editing to establish Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as an
Dear Editor, college of the church, we don't have to ban non-
without changing the Today would have been the 71st birthday of "official" Wartburg holiday. Christian people or things from our worship
Sincerely,
meaning of the letter. Martin Luther King Jr. In January of 1986 Martin spaces, library shelves or classrooms. We are free
Sheryl Groen
Authors will not be noti¬ Luther King's birthday was declared a national to love and accept all people, and to see God at
fied of changes prior to holiday. For 14 years public schools, federal offices work in and through all tilings. I urge people to
publishing. Letters must and banks have closed on the third Monday in accept everyone, including their religious beliefs,
be signed, fewer than January. Not since Presidents Washington and Encourage faith diversity and to participate in the growth and reconciliation
250 words, submitted Lincoln, has one man in American history stood that happens because of God s power and love
quite so tall. King's vision of world peace and civil among us.
by 5 p.m. Thursday and Dear Editor,
rights changed the face of America. He became the Ali Boomershine
related to current issues I have recently heard of the plans to destroy
mouthpiece for millions of disenfranchised peo¬ On behalf of the Campus Ministry Board
involving the Wartburg Danforth Chapel to make room for other program
ple. Yet his message was simple, he preached tol¬
community. Letters may erance, peace, justice and love. demands in the new student union. Despite the Christian chapel needed
architects' suggestion to keep Danforth, it has
be sent to the At 39 his life came to an abrupt end. But his
been proposed to replace Danforth with an inter¬
Communication Arts legacy continues as millions associate his name Dear Editor,
faith reflection space. Although we have the
office or e-mailed to with fairness and civil rights for all. I find it a bit¬ 1 am writing to you concerning the late issue of
Wartburg Chapel as the Christian worship center,
[email protected]. ter irony that a college of the church does not Danforth is an important part of the tradition of replacing the Danforth Chapel with something
embrace a national holiday for an American who like a meditation room. I feel that it is our duty to
Please type “Letter to this college. Tearing this chapel down would be
gave his life for the very principles they espouse. be open and understanding of others' beliefs and
the Editor" as the sub¬ the same, in the eyes of many, as tearing down Old
When we recognize the stmggle of our fellow values. What concerns me is that this is a college
ject line. Main. Many student, alumni, faculty and staff
man it demonstrates not only our quality of char¬ of the the Christian Church. It was built and is sus¬
Postmaster: Please send acter, but also our commitment to diverse com¬ consider Danforth to be a special place. Danforth tained for the purpose of giving its students a
has been an important place for Bible Study,
address correction to The munity. It is time to embody the words in the well-rounded and Christian-base education. It is
prayer and worship for many years. I hope that
Trumpet, Wartburg Wartburg mission statement and participate in the mission of the church to reach out to people of
President Ohle, the architects and the Advisory
College, Waverly, IA, "the larger society in a purposeful and meaningful other faiths and beliefs. However, when students
Committee can find a way to keep the existing
50677. Offices located in way." enroll to attend Wartburg College, they are
Danforth Chapel in a way that would meet the
McElroy Communication We live in a diverse world full of challenges. interfaith needs of our campus. informed of this college tradition and they accept
Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement that the atmosphere at the institution will be
Arts Center, (319) 352- Some people have suggested that as a college
is one of America's shining moments. It depicts diverse, but will be based in the ELCA Church
8289. Mail subscription of the church we should not provide space for
solid leadership, character and determination in and in the Christian faith. I feel that it is important
rate: $23.00 annually. the face of astronomical odds. Let's celebrate in a other faiths to worship. However, as a college of to have more than one chapel on campus. They
Periodical class postage "purposeful and meaningful way." I challenge the the church we are called to be loving and accept¬ serve as places of worship for all to gather to
ing to the whole world. We are not called to tear
paid at Waverly, IA, 50677. Wartburg community to ask the board of regents praise Christ.
down other people or their beliefs. Being Christian
Amanda N. Tomlinson
News
\
January 15, 2001
Reactions to IS
Students pilot magazine
courses voiced Melissa L. Guthrie "With God," she said, "anything's possible."
News Editor The magazine title, Guthrie added, was laid
on her heart and the pieces fell into place once
Wartburg recently affirmed A Knight's
school resumed. Madsen explained how she
Emily Block Armor (KA) as a new faith expression group and
became involved during fall term.
Staff Writer the college's first faith-centered publication. "Melissa and I were discussing our dream of
Sophomores JoHanna Madsen and Melissa
As part of the new Wartburg Plan of Essential Education, the Inquiry starting our own Christian publication after
Guthrie initiated the development of this maga¬
Studies (IS) course has now been in existence for a full semester. Those graduation. She told me about her calling to start
zine with several goals in mind. Madsen and
involved have different reactions as to how effective the course is and it here at Wartburg—now. I smiled and said 'Yes!
Guthrie said adviser Fred Striekert supported the
suggestions for ways to possibly improve IS. Why wait until after graduation?"' Madsen said.
goals and mission statement of A Knight's Armor.
Differences exist between the former foundation courses and the "It's definitely God's work," Guthrie said.
KA will be a 34-page, magazine quality, color
new Inquiry Studies courses. "It's His gifts that have allowed KA to develop. I
publication printed each term. According to
"In person and society the intention was to try to have all sections remind myself that He works through us."
Madsen and Guthrie, it will provide students and
doing basically the same thing; the syllabus required the same readings "We need students and professors' help to
the Wartburg community with a means to share
for all of the sections," said Vicki Edelnant, Pathways Center director, IS bring KA to completion," Guthrie added. "Dr.
and discuss their faith through writing and the
instructor, and preceptor organizer. "In IS 101, each faculty member has Strickert's input has challenged us and already
visual arts.
a different focus to arrive at a common theme." contributed to the quality of KA,"
"We have several goals," Madsen said. "For
In addition, the IS course gives students more variety as to what sec¬ According to Madsen, an editorial staff is cur¬
me, the most important goal is for KA to be a
tion they want to be in compared to the old foundational courses. rently being put together and submissions are
ministry for the Wartburg community—to
Positive and negative responses were voiced in regard to IS. being accepted.
explore faith issues and express personal faiths."
"KA is going to be an awesome complement
"I really liked that my IS class was the same group of people from my Guthrie added that KA's mission is based on
to existing ministries and publications," Madsen
orientation group," freshman Victoria Bahe said. Bahe explained that Ephesians 6:11.
added. "It's definitely unique and it belongs to
this helped the students in the class feel more comfortable right away "Ephesians 6:11 calls us to put on the whole
the community."
during class discussions. armor of God. In a community of Wartburg
Madsen and Guthrie said the initiation
"This class was a really good way to get us started thinking in a dif¬ Knights, KA is committed to exploring faith:
process has been a learning experience.
ferent way," freshman Amy Jones said. evangelizing, equipping and encouraging the
"The most difficult factor has been going
"I was satisfied with the effort my students put into the course," said whole body of Christ', a body that is able to stand
through all the “hoops' in order to get where
Dr. Fred Waldstein, leadership education director and instructor. firm by putting on the armor of God," Guthrie
we're at. I've learned a lot about how Wartburg is
Part of the IS course is preceptors, upperclassmen assisting the fresh¬ said.
set up," Madsen added,
men with any questions they may have concerning the class itself or col¬ The publication will vary in content, printing
"This is an opportunity for everyone—not just
lege life in general. The role of preceptors was liked by many. devotions, music and literature reviews, short
writing majors or art students—to improve their
"I learned a lot from the night sessions held [by the preceptor]," stories, song lyrics, poetry and essays. World,
skills, build assets and share with the communi¬
freshman Braden Wipperman said. "Her facilitating was a big benefit national and community religious issues will be
ty," Guthrie explained.
and I can apply that to other classes now." covered. Artwork will also be included.
"Our hope is that KA impacts the Wartburg
Even with much positive feedback, some feel there's room for Guthrie, a journalism and religion major, said
community in such a way that we don't have
improvement and changes that could be made for the future. the idea for KA was first explored in the summer.
enough copies to go around and we have more
"The thing I disliked was my own ability to attract the students to the "During a Call to Service retreat in Denver,
submissions than we know what to do with,"
preceptor sessions," sophomore preceptor Andrew Nordstrom said. Colo., I was blessed to meet a Christian journalist Madsen said. "We hope it stirs up spiritual con¬
"[Being a preceptor] gave me an appreciation for what SI leaders and who had experience with established newspa¬ versation and encourages spiritual growth."
some teachers go through." pers and Christianity Today. I felt young, like an Everyone is encouraged to submit any origi¬
"In our section, we combined with another section about a third of unrealistic dreamer, when I shared my passion nal work on disk to JoHanna Madsen (Box 1711)
the way through the course; it was nice to have some fresh ideas and for writing and goal of publishing my own mag¬ or Melissa Guthrie (Box 746). Contact either stu¬
perspectives by doing this," Wipperman said. "I think maybe more com¬ azine someday," Guthrie explained. dent leader at madsenj or guthriem.
bining of the sections would be better, but only to a certain extent."
Some also commented on not being completely satisfied with their
final project. In the IS final project, students walked through the chapel Campus
commons and viewed others' projects. They wrote an essay on one of the IO
projects, explaining how it connected to the theme of their section.
"We tried to cram way too much into the front-end of the course; it VALENTINE ROSE SALE HELP PLAN HOMECOMING 2001
was a little schizophrenic," Waldstein said. "There should have been
The forensics team is selling red roses through Pick up applications to be part of the 2001
more done at the back-end of the course, bringing all of the people from
Feb. 5. Order forms are available at the informa¬ Homecoming Committee at the Visitors Center or
the different sections together."
tion desk, communication arts office and in front outside the Res. Life Office. Forms are due back to
Waldstein thought that for future IS courses the groups that worked of the cafeteria. the Alumni Office on or before Jan. 31.
together for their final projects should be reorganized so that they are in
RESIDENT ASSISTANT POSITIONS LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDS
groups with students from the other sections.
Applications for the 2001-02 academic year Nominate peers for one of several student
"It would be a way to strengthen [the course]," Waldstein said,
Resident Assistant positions will be available leadership and service awards. Deadline for the
"bringing it home to a common theme."
Monday, Jan. 22 , in the Residence Life Office. Nobility Award is Jan. 26 and for the others is Feb.
Even with suggestions for change, many felt that the idea behind the
Two informational sessions will be held. The first 19. Applications can be picked up in Student Life,
purpose of the Inquiry Studies course was a good one.
session will be held in Centennial Hall Lounge, from an RHD or in the Jousting Post.
"I enjoy all of the classes I teach," Edelnant explained. "But this one
Jan. 22, at 9 p.m. The second session is Tuesday, MR, WARTBURG
was especially fun."
Jan. 23, at 9 p.m. in Clinton Hall Lounge.
The Tower Agency is sponsoring the first ever
"I'm looking forward to seeing how things mature in the future for
HEPATITIS B SHOTS Mr. Wartburg Contest Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.
this program," Nordstrom said.
Students who need Hepatitis B shots can in Players Theatre. Finalists are: Dan Bock, Brad
receive them Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bockwoldt, Todd Johnson, Dan Cooper, Jude
Redeemer Lutheran Church (located across from Burger, Kenny Allen, Ryan Kuhl, Tyson Keith,
lO-rt-AT iou voMJT A McDonalds). Cost is $8. Students should bring Brandon Newton, Scott Budlong and Kevin Burg.
records to the Health and Wellness Center after Admission is $1 or donation of a non-perishable
fortune 500 company receiving their shot. food item. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Work/life balance ETK EVENT BLOOD DRIVE
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> Career Development and
and native of New York City, will perform in Buhr p.m. in the upper area of the PEC. The Student
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Entertainment
January 1S, 2001 5
Taking Wartburg by storm, and it's not more snow
Entertainment Editor
Sister Hazel will be performing at Wartburg Feb. 8.
A concert arranged by ETK will feature Spirit Creek
as the opening band for Sister Hazel in Neumann
Auditorium. Tickets are available at the Jousting Post
and are $13 for students with their student IDs and
$20 for community members.
Spirit Creek is a Milwaukee, Wis., based band that
has been playing together for four years. This band
consists of lead guitarist Drew Ingle, lead vocalist
Doug Schoeneck, bassist John Waldron and drummer
Curt Kratowicz.
Spirit Creek has performed at Summerfest multi¬
ple times with bands such as Creed, Bush, Filter, Days
of the New, 3 Doors Down and Nickelback.
In early 2000, Spirit Creek released its debute
album "The Masquerade" and was voted by MTV
online as "the band to watch in 2000." Spirit Creek is
Milwaukee's no. 1 crowd-drawing band and has been
named as The Rave's house band for three years in a
row. The Rave is Milwaukee's premiere concert
venue.
Spirit Creek is preparing to go into the recording
studio with producer Ron Saint Germain (Creed,
Sound Garden, 311). The band will record a five-song
demo, which will be shopped to labels this summer.
For more information on Spirit Creek go to the web¬
site www.spiritcreek.net.
Hailing from Gainesville, Fla., Sister Hazel self-
Photo by Marina Chavez
released their first album "...Somewhere More
COMING SOON TO WARTBURG—(from left to right) Ken Block, Mark Trojanowski, Jeff Beres, Ryan
Familiar" in 1996. In less than three months the album
Newell and Andrew Copeland make up Sister Hazel, which will be performing at Wartburg Feb. 8.
sold over 10,000 copies. During the winter of 1997
Universal Records re-released the album along with
"I think when we came out [of touring], our writ¬
its first single "All For You," which quickly gained
ing reflected what we had been going through being
airplay on radio stations across the country.
in that little bubble that is the rock 'n' roll business
Sister Hazel consists of five members. Ken Block
when you have success," admits Block. "We were
plays the acoustic guitar and sings lead vocals, while
writing a certain kind of song that reflected all of that
Andrew Copeland plays the rhythm guitar and sings
and what we didn't want was a one-dimensional
backup. Jeff Beres plays the bass, Mark Trojanowski
record."
plays the drums, and Ryan Newell plays lead guitar.
"There was just a magic that happened during the
After nearly two years of touring. Sister Hazel
(second) break," Copeland said.
took a break at the end of 1998.
Upon returning to the studio, half the songs that
"We really needed to take some time off to
would be on the new album, "Fortress", had been
regroup, recharge our battery and write some more
written. This album was produced by Richie Zito
songs," said Block.
(Cheap Trick, Joe Crocker) and Paul Ebersold (Stevie
The five got back together in the studio in the
Ray Vaughan, 3 Doors Down).
spring of 1999. They worked on nearly 60 songs, but
"We were really pushing to please everyone else,
things weren't clicking as the group wanted. The
but once we took that (second) break and came back,
band took another break, this time for only a few
I think that we wrote songs that were true to our¬
months, to write some more songs.
selves," said Copeland of the group's second album.
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January 15, 2001
The Spotlight’s On:
ETK Calendar of
O—"S'...■—ry— events—Winter Term
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Artist: Sister Hazel
Jan.
16: Ari Hest—8 pm, Buhr
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Album: Fortress
Lounge
Label: Universal Records
Fetx 5: Daniel Tosh—7 pm,
Sister Hazel spent most of the last few years on the road, headlining its own dates and opening for the
likes of the Allman Brothers as its "...Somewhere More Familiar" LP racked up sales in excess of 930,000
copies, according to SoundScan. When it came time to start work on "Fortress," Sister Hazel first demo'd TBA
material at a Los Angeles studio with Guns 'N Roses producer Mike Clink, and finished up the sessions with
producers Richie Zito (Cheap Trick) and Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down).
Feb. 8: Sister Hazel, Spirit
Sister Hazel tried to avoid the "sophomore jinx" with its latest album. The band's radio-friendly 1996
album was highly successful due in part to catchy singles such as "All for You" and "Happy." "Fortress"
repeats that success, once again budding with a sound foundation of simple beats and simple lyrics. Creek—8 pm, Neumann
Champagne High, featuring Emily Sailers of the Indigo Girls, does little to break with the repetition of
the album s early tracks. An inattentive ear would yield a less than noticeable difference in the female- Auditorium
induced vocals.
Songs such as "Thank You" and "Fortress," the six-minute long title track that closes out the album,
March
6: Flipsyde —8 p.m,
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singing happy, often carefree pop songs, sophistication might not equate into commercial success.
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T KXJiVLF’ET January 15, 2001
Balance key for women cagers
Lance Ridpath run by establishing a balanced scoring attack.
In each of the last four games, the Knights
Staff Writer
have had a different leading scorer. Junior
The Wartburg women's basketball team guard Brianne Schoonover led all scorers with
wrapped up a successful week with a 78-71 16 points in the victory over Buena Vista.
victory at home over Loras. The Knights held Senior forward Jenni Donohue put up 24
off a furious rally by the Duhawks after lead¬ points Tuesday at Cornell and sophomore
ing by 12 at halftime. The win caps off a four- center Holly Mohs scored 17 for the Knights
game winning streak for the Knights which Friday against William Penn. Freshman for¬
including a stretch of three victories this past ward Jessica Mennen put together a career
week. high 24-point performance to lead the Knights
Last Saturday, the Knights bounced back past Loras.
from a home loss to Simpson with a huge 79- "I am glad we've had a lot of people con¬
59 victory at Buena Vista. Wartburg traveled tribute," said head coach Monica Severson.
to Mount Vernon Tuesday and brought back "I'm pleased with the effort."
an 87-80 win over Cornell. The women's team The winning streak puts the Knights right
shellacked William Penn, 84-52, in Knights in the thick of things as the season reaches the
Gymnasium Friday before its win Saturday. midway point. Wartburg's 7-2 record in Iowa
The team has put together this impressive Conference games essentially puts them in a
tie for first place.
"[Winning four in a row] is a difficult thing
to do in this conference," said Severson. "We
just need to keep getting better."
The Knights host Dubuque at home Friday
before traveling to Cedar Rapids to take on
Coe Saturday. Both games begin at 6 p.m.
Janna Swedin/TRUMPET
ELEVATING FOR THE SHOT—(Right)
Sophomore center Holly Mohs goes
up for the shot against her Loras
defender. Mohs finished the night
with 13 points and eight rebounds.
TAKING THE BASELINE—(Left)
Sophomore guard Katie Fox gets the
step on her opponent for an open
look at the basket. Fox averages five
points per game and shoots 79 per¬
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January 13, 200 1
Knights win
sixth straight
Joshua Smothers points and never letting the Duhawks
within two. Their hard play allowed
Staff Writer
Loras's Joel Cornilsen, who scored 16
points, to foul out and leave three other
Staying atop the Iowa Conference,
Duhawks with four fouls.
the Wartburg men's basketball team
"Coach said the game might be
won its sixth straight game. The Knights
decided on the boards," said Olsen. "It
defeated the Loras Duhawks behind a
was a battle inside, but we came out vic¬
43-point second-half, 72-63, Saturday
torious."
night in Knights Gymnasium in front of
The Knights also defeated William
almost 700 fans.
Penn Friday night 68-61 in front of
Led by sophomore forward Mike
another packed gymnasium. Pipho
Pipho's 19 points and 10 rebounds, the
again led the way, scoring 17 points,
Knights (12-1 overall) improved to 9-0
while Osterhaus and Meeks also
in conference play, winning their 11th
chipped in 10 each.
consecutive home game. Junior guard
Over the holiday break, the Knights
Marcus Meeks added 14 points and
traveled to Florida for two games.
grabbed three steals in the winning
Wartburg's only loss of the season came
effort. The Knights also had three other
down south, where Flagler College took
players who tallied nine points each,
the Knights into overtime to win 98-94.
senior guards Troy Osterhaus and Pat
The Knights bounced back and upset
Morrison, and sophomore forward Jake
division-I Central Florida 72-61.
Olsen. Osterhaus and Olsen also had six
"That was a huge win for us," said
rebounds and three assists each.
Olsen. "We knew after that game that
The Knights, who missed six of their
we could play with anybody. It was a
first eight shots, found themselves trail¬
real confidence-booster for the team."
ing most of the first half. Not until Olsen
With their confidence on the rise, the
and freshman guard Matt Armentrout
Knights showed they could play with
hit consecutive three-pointers in the
anyone after the break, defeating
final 50 seconds did the Knights regain
Simpson 72-65 on Jan. 5 and soundly
the lead.
whipping the defending conference
The Knights outscored the Duhawks
champion Buena Vista 78-66 on Jan. 6.
43-36 the second half and out-rebound¬
During this stretch, Morrison received
ed them, 18-13.
Player of the Week honors, scoring 35
"We definitely beat them on the
points in the two wins over Simpson and
boards," said sophomore guard Dan
Buena Vista. They also beat Cornell
Schuknecht. "We knew they were a big
College 74-60, where they equaled their
team and if we could control the boards,
best conference start since 1988-89 at 7-0.
we could walk away with another win."
The Knights host Dubuque Friday
The Knights controlled much of the
Jemma Swedin/TRUMPET and then travel to Cedar Rapids to face
TOWERING ARMS—Sophomore Mike Pipho prepares to take the ball up through second half, leading by as many as 11 Coe Saturday.
two Loras Duhawks in the Knights’ win Saturday night. Pipho led Wartburg with 1 9
points and 10 rebounds.
WORKING THE INSIDE—(Bottom right) Junior guard Marcus Meeks gets a pass
around his defender to senior Troy Osterhaus, posting on the block.
Wrestlers crown two
champs at Central
Ben Shanno
no. 1 rated Augsburg College 24-12 Jan. 7
in Minneapolis.
Staff Writer
Wartburg benefited from strong per¬
formances by Kevin Brantland and Matt
The Wartburg Knights wrestling team Buskohl, but did not have enough to over¬
brought home two individual champi¬ come the Auggies.
onships and three runner-up finishes from Coach Jim Miller said he is pleased with
the Central College Invitational Saturday. the work of his wrestlers over Christmas
Sophomore Kurt Nelson and junior break and believes that good things will be
Kevin Powell each won their weight class¬ coming in the near future.
es at 149 pounds and 165 pounds respec¬ "The team's progress since mid-
tively. December has been steady," said Miller. "It
Sophomore Brian Frost, 125 pounds, seems like we have gotten a little better
senior Casey Doyle, 141 pounds, and soph¬ each week, and this is exactly what we
omore 184-pounder Zac Behrends all fin¬ need to happen."
ished in second place for the Knights. The Knights host Simpson Thursday
No team scores were kept in the tourna¬ and UW-Stevens Point Saturday. Wartburg
ment. also has a home dual against conference
The Knights, ranked no. 4 in the latest rival Cornell Jan. 24 and will host the Iowa
Brute-Adidas Division III ratings, fell to Conference Duals Jan. 27.
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