WARTBURC TRUMPET Volume 99, Number 10 Pub. # 666-740 Wartburc College, 100 Wartburg Boulevard, Waverlv, IA 50677 mm JCMlUCiry 17, 2005 Trumpet Online available at http://www.wartburg.edu/trumpet Mensa debuts new trays, dinnerware but most of it doesn't," Juhl said. By JESSICA RENKEN Student Center Council played a major Staff Writer role in selecting the new dishes from a major distributor. Approximately 1200 glasses, 1000 The Mensa recently introduced an array of flatware settings and trays, 800 dinner plates new trays, dishes and silverware, purchased and 200 coffee cups were ordered. as part of the original student center construc¬ According to Juhl, this is an appropriate tion budget. amount to ensure the Mensa will not need to "This has been in the planning for two re-stock on dinnerware anytime soon. years," Don Juhl, director of dining services, Student Center Council members were said. concerned with theft of the new dinnerware, Juhl added the need but they did not feel the problem will be any for new dinnerware Inside: worse than in the past. stemmed from the num¬ Some of the replaced dishes and trays are ber of old dishes that Mensa still used for special events, and the soup were damaged, broken bowls and silverware have been transferred offers trial or missing. to the Den. "We were very low food "The rest will be marketed through a local in quantities of the old selections. distributor that sells merchandise," Juhl said. dishes, and we were "It's a common practice to do it this way." Page 5 using a combination of Reactions to the colorful dishes have several different types proven a positive change, Juhl said. of dinnerware," Juhl said. "We wanted to get "The response has been just tremendous - everything the same." much more than I expected," Juhl said. Juhl estimated the Mensa loses 300 to 400 Sophomores Rachel Young, Julie Philipp forks and spoons each year and about 200 and Val Husbyn like the new dinnerware but other small items. Of those, nearly 100 are lost have observed the dishes are heavy and slide trm Manson/IRUMPti to breakage, and the rest are assumed to have around more easily on trays. BRIGHT NEW DISHES- New shapes and colors in the Mensa have students all abuzz.The clear been taken. cups were replaced by yellow, pink and green ones while the old white dishes were replaced with "Some of it comes back (from being taken). Staff Writer Jessica Renken can be reached at [email protected] green, orange, maroon, purple and black ones. Students might face Pell Grant reductions By VERN KLOBASSA Staff Writer Changes in the federal government formula to deter¬ mine how much students can afford to pay for their educa¬ tion may affect students receiving Pell Grants. According to the Jan. 8 Des Moines Register, 800 to 900 low-income Iowa students could lose eligibility for the grant, while another 13,000 could receive a grant reduc¬ tion. Nationally, the grant might be eliminated for 80,000 to 90,000 students with another 1.3 million affected by a reduction. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported Friday President George W. Bush has proposed to raise the Federal Pell Grant $100 a year during the next five years. According to cnn.com, new changes to the eligibility make the formula more dependent on recent state and local Annina Rupe/TRUMPET tax data paid by low- to middle-income families. Changes ... ALL OF US- Dr. Susan Vallem, Dr. Peter Nash, Linda Wolf, junior Kate Hunt, and senior Paul Cort take part in a diversity panel Thursday. to the formula make it appear families have more money The event kicked off diversity week, with events continuing throughout this week. available to spend on college. The Department of Education recalibrated the formula, Sprinkler leak causes at least $40,000 in damage which had not been updated for 15 years. Students can determine if they will be affected by the new changes by filling out a Free Application for Federal many gallons of water we vacuumed "Most everything was back and By TINA HINZ Student Aid form as soon as possible. up, but it was a lot of water," he going by the time classes started." News Editor Students concerned about the loss of Pell Grant funding added. "It was quite a mess." The cause of the incident is being should schedule an appointment to talk with someone in Am estimated $40,000 to $60,000 in Three computers, a scanner and a investigated, like whether the attic the financial aid office, according to Jennifer Sassman, direc¬ damage was caused after a fire sprin¬ format printer were in need of repair was properly heated and insulated, tor of financial aid, said. kler pipe broke in the Science Center or replacement on the ground floor, Wuertz said. Insulation has been She added that the financial aid office has an open- door attic Dec. 25, Gary Grace, vice presi¬ and information technology services added to ductwork to help prevent policy and is willing to discuss alternative funding with dent of administration, said. (ITS) replaced networking equip¬ frozen pipes. students. Some options include asking campus employers Water ran through ceiling tiles in ment on the first and second floors. Two Science Center windows also for more work-study hours and partnership loans. the east wing of the building, affect¬ Gary Wipperman, director of ITS, need repair. One in the walkway "I think the modification of the formula is going to hurt ing second-floor chemistry labs, anticipates about $15,000 damage. between the Fine Arts Center and college-age people," freshman Tyler Vachta said. "For some basement biology labs and Rooms "Maintenance staff did a tremen¬ Science Center as well as another in a it could possibly mean choosing a different college, and for 126 and 128 as well as the first-floor dous job of getting water out of there classroom, have cracked and will others it could crush the opportunity all together." entryway. It soaked science lab quickly, and that helped keep the soon be replaced. Warranties will "The government is under-funding many educational equipment, tables, counters and humidity down and helped prevent cover replacement costs. initiatives, and this is just the newest one to have its num¬ chairs. potentially more damage to other "It might be stress on the win¬ ber called. 1 believe our nation needs to show a greater com¬ "A lot of ceiling tiles fell through, equipment because high humidity dows, the way they were installed, or mitment to education at all levels, early childhood and up, and the sheet rock was damaged by and electronic equipment don't get movement in the frames didn't allow if we are going to make an attempt to keep up with the the chair lift elevator," John Wuertz, along very well," Wipperman said. them to move as they should," world around us," Vachta added. director of the physical plant, said. "Our goal was to have students Wuertz said. Staff Writer Vern Klobassa can be reached at "We don't have any idea of how come back and really not know there News Editor Tina Hinz can be reached at [email protected] was even a problem," he added. [email protected] CONTACT 1NDEX WEATHER Office: 352-8676 Send news tips to Please °P/Ed.2 Features.6 High 6/Low-1 Advertising: 352-8618 [email protected] recycle News.1, 3-5 Sports.7-8 OP/ED JAN. 17, 2005 TRUMPET Celebrate and embrace diversity WARTBURG TRUMPET Editor-in-Chief Chrissy Berlin around at the division of races, ath¬ (the library's online page is a great think to themselves, "Well, there's By JESSI LECLEAR letes and attitudes separated at resource; you pay a technology fee just too much of a problem and lit¬ Features Editor Guest Columnist their individual tables in the Mensa so you might as well use it). King tle I can do about it, so why take Erica Swanson and think, "Wow, what a great wasn't the sole donor of inspiration the time to even try?" Well, just like Layout Editor For some group of people. I just wish they all to equality, however, but one of any other movement, change does Allison Schmidt reason or knew that about each other." many. I suggest that we all pay take time. The struggle for civil another, I News Editor Most everyone is aware that respect to the thousands of willing rights, women's rights and other have always Tina Hinz today is officially Martin Luther volunteers who, in the past and causes of the '60s and '70s is not been fascinat¬ King Jr. Day. I'm very interested in present, fight to augment the har¬ over (contrary to popular belief). Sports Editor ed with the Nick Petaros knowing, however, what this day mony of mankind. Nevertheless, improvement has idea of diver¬ really means to Wartburg students. Sometimes I get the feeling that been made and will continue to be Asst. Section Editors sity. A major Classes are condensed and the students at Wartburg don't really made, but only if we are willing to Nathan Countryman, Rich factor in my afternoon is launched with a "get" the idea of diversity, or at contribute. Podhajsky, Tara Lewin decision to chapel service to begin a time of least the kind of diversity I believe So what's the solution? Easy: Photo Editor come to service to the community. But the college is striving to accom¬ education. The literature of the Old Kate Hunt Wartburg in the first place was due why? What is it that we are all cel¬ plish. Yes, it's true that we have a and New Testament is a required to the fact that I could travel abroad Photographers ebrating with the sacrifice of our mosaic of colors, beliefs and back¬ class, so why not require some¬ and would have the opportunity to Erin Manson, Ashley time? Hopefully we have learned grounds. However, being diverse thing along the lines of a "world live on what many orange pam¬ Richards, Molly Richards, enough about the life of the man in doesn't mean tolerating each other, religions" class? Go to phlets advertised as a "diverse Annina Rape, Erica Finken question to know the answer. it means embracing each other. In a International Club. Join an organi¬ campus." A leader of powerful character previous column, I asked, "What zation like Students for Peace and Cartoonist Coming from a primarily white and conviction, King proved to be good does the presence of diversity Justice, EARTH or Amnesty Wyatt Sheeder upper-middle class community, I an amazing contributor to the do if we do not embrace its practice International. Participate in diver¬ Advertising was looking forward to the experi¬ progress of the civil rights ihove- as well?" Not much, I'm afraid. sity discussions held throughout The Tower Agency ence of a little change. Don't get me ment in the '60s. I urge anyone So what do we do? How do we the year. The simplest of them all: Graphic Designer wrong, I absolutely love my friends reading this column to just take a learn to break through that bound¬ talk to people, all sorts of people. here and wouldn't amend that for Kyle Gibson, Jennifer little bit of time, even if it is just a ary that keeps us so divided? I Inform yourself and try your best anything, but I'm disappointed Simmer couple of minutes, to read up on sense that people often give up to keep an open mind. with how clustered life has been Copy Editors the life of this amazing individual before they even try because they Columnist Jessi LeClear can be reached since I arrived on campus. I look at [email protected] Matt Popoiuski, Leslee Hilleman, Erica Judisch Dialogues need all points of view Online Editor Ben Brady Adviser Lil Junas We hear of the struggles of gays and lesbians, should not simply dismiss some arguments By JEREMY PEDERSEN but we almost never hear of scholars, like Dr. immediately from discussion with catch-all Publication Columnist Robert Gagnon, who carefully, thoroughly and phrases like "hateful." Calendar lovingly argue that society's endorsement of Besides being illogical, in many cases calling The Trumpet is published Today, we celebrate homosexual practice is bad for both society and such arguments "hateful" distorts their argu¬ every Monday of our great civil rights Wartburg's 2004-05 the individuals involved. Without these impor¬ ment. For example, many of Thomas's argu¬ leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin calendar year except tant voices presented, our views on such issues ments against affirmative action come from Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 29, Luther King Jr., with like affirmative action and gay marriage are being seen as not as capable as his fellow March 7, March 14 and many activities dis¬ slanted and distorted. Caucasian students. Indeed, Thomas sees affir¬ March 28. cussing how we can Such absence of important voices is especial¬ mative action as denigrating for America as a Disclaimer "realize King's dream." ly puzzling as television news shows can bring whole. In his book, Gagnon argues that endors¬ Views expressed on this Here, we celebrate the such diverse points to the table for healthy dis¬ ing homosexual practice is one of the most page are those of the edito¬ progress towards "equali¬ rial board and not neces¬ cussion. For example, last November, Tim unloving things we can possibly do. In addition, ty and justice for all." We sarily those of the adminis¬ also celebrate his dream Russert on NBC's "Meet the Press" brought Rev. his book has been praised by scholars from all tration, faculty or staff of Jesse Jackson, Dr. Jerry Falwell, the Sojourners points on the ideological spectrum for its care¬ Wartburg College. by looking forward to how we can continue to and the Southern Baptist Convention to the fulness and thoroughness. Indeed, hatefulness Columns are the opinions strive to achieve this goal with discussions on same table to discuss faith and politics in is far from his actual argument. of the writer and not the improving diversity on this campus. paper. America. While Russert might not have agreed As we celebrate King's dream, let us contin¬ While such dialogue has been insightful for Trumpet Obiectives with what every guest has said, he still gave an ue to include discussion from diverse points on me during my years at Wartburg, it seems to be opportunity for these diverse voices to be heard. the ideological compass. One may not agree The Trumpet was missing something. For example, we hear founded in 1906 as the Now, some people would respond to views with some views, but we should not dismiss roundtables of "reparations for slavery" and Wartburg Quarterly. It is against gay marriage or affirmative action with them immediately with catch-all phrases like committed to accurate, fair support for affirmative action, but we almost catch-all phrases like "hateful." Such rhetoric, "hateful." With such balanced views in our dis¬ and comprehensive never hear from conservative African- besides being an illogical personal attack, stops cussions, we can continue to celebrate King's coverage of campus events Americans like Clarence Thomas, Condoleezza and issues that affect the any discussion from ever occurring. I may not dream of being judged "not by the color of their Rice or Leon Mosey who argue that using strict Wartburg community. agree with communism and its brutal applica¬ skin, but by the content of their character." quotas of minority admission standards to bring Trumpet Letter diversity to college campuses is anathema to tion, but that does not preclude me from learn¬ Columnist Jeremy Pedersen can be reached at Policy ing about communism. In the same way, we [email protected] diversity. Letters to the editor are subject to editing without changing the meaning of the letter. Authors will not Editor's note: This is a section that allows readers to Editorial be notified of changes prior submit an anonymous opinion in two sentences or less. to publishing. Letters must Send submissions for “Blow Your Horn" to trum- Learn from Ben Franklin be signed, fewer than 250 [email protected]. words, submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday and related to The American jack-of-all-trades was bom on ■ The new dishes in the Mensa look great! current issues involving this day 199 years ago. Mr. Benjamin Franklin was the Wartburg community. ■ It's frustrating when students can't access their a writer, inventor, discoverer, politician and Letters may be sent to the Webmail accounts for hours at a time. founder of the modern library. It is time we learn communication arts office ■ This cold weather has made me very thankful a little from one of our founding fathers. After all, or e-mailed to for the skywalk on campus! we are attending a liberal arts college where the [email protected]. Please type "Letter to the idea is to learn a little bit about a lot of things. As Editor" as the subject line. you walk across campus you may hear people All publication is at the whining about having to take a science class or an discretion of the Editor. Letter to the Editor ized note or some sort of paper to tell students English class as part of the "Wartburg Advertising what the heck happened to their room while To the Editor: Experience." Advertising deadline is the Over the last year and a half I have noticed they were gone. This goes beyond just With the world changing at this rapid pace, Wednesday prior to date of Wartburg policy and is directly related to the publication at 5 p.m. All that it has become routine for maintenance, new jobs surface daily and others become obso¬ Bill of Rights (4th Amendment). But, for the advertising is through the and perhaps others with such clearance, to sake of Wartburg/Iowan simplicity, let us lete. It is to the benefit of our individual futures to Tower Agency at 352-8618. consistently go into students' residences when have a broad base of knowledge with a few spe¬ break it down to common courtesy and respect Postmaster they are not home and move things around for students' private quarters. cialties rather than having a narrow focus that Wartburg Trumpet (USPS without notifying the residents. When I I am sure Res Life and those who enter our would be unable to change with the times. #666-740) is published returned from break I noticed that my rooms midst our absence act upon good inten¬ Franklin lived in an era when the life of colonists weekly during the academic dressers, desk, chair, refrigerator and some year by Wartburg College, tions, and maybe this has something to do was rapidly changing. So as our lives change in personal items were moved around. Can this 100 Wartburg Blvd; Waverly, be Wartburg/Res Life policy? Well, I am not with the Patriot Act and the decay of freedom front of our eyes, follow his lead and maybe you 1A. 50677. Periodical postage in this country, but some people say, "give a too will go down in history (possibly for some¬ paid in Waverly, IA. 50677. the only one frustrated and complaining. I man an inch and he thinks he's a ruler." Case thing as witty as Franklin's "a penny saved is a Postmaster: Send address have talked to others, mostly women who live in point: Let's not be so informal about invad¬ penny earned"). changes to Wartburg College, in the manors, and they also came back to 100 Wartburg Blvd; Waverly, ing students' (temporary) homes. We, the stu¬ unexpectedly rearranged rooms. Note: Trumpet editorials are written by the IA. 50677. dents, want our privacy respected. Thank you. What precedes our privacy being invaded? editorial staff. All other op/ed pieces Contacts It would be a good idea to leave a formal¬ Jeremy Ziemer '05 (columns/letters) are opinions of the writers. Trumpet office 352-8676 NEWS 3 JAN. 17, 2005 TRUMPET New year brings faculty, staff changes Fresh faces on campus this semester Professors take time to teach themselves research experience would be espe¬ Erickson will take on the role of By NATHAN COUNTRYMAN cially helpful to undergraduates to associate director of alumni and par¬ Assistant News Editor prove that they can do great work in ent relations and music tour direc¬ Dr. Bret Billet will con¬ sabbatical expanding his With the new year come three research and prepare them for grad¬ tor, a position vacated by Carol Bye duct research to complete knowledge of geographic new employees at: Dr. John uate school. Melville also said that Koeneman, who retired recently. two projects during information system to incor¬ Melville, Mary Kunkle and Lis he "was really impressed by the fac¬ Erickson, who will start Jan. 27, Winter/May Terms. One porate relatively new tech¬ Erickson '97. ulty in the biology department." most recently worked as an assistant involves research, writing nology into his research and Melville was actually hired as a "What they have done at this col¬ sports information director at and publication of a volume classroom/laboratory mod¬ professor of neurobiology last lege and the program they have Michigan State University. Prior to on the role of cultural rela¬ ules. He will also study the spring but was delayed in arriving developed is nothing short of excep¬ that, she was in the public informa¬ tivism as it applies to the effects of a fire-dependent at Wartburg due to a need to finish tional," Melville said. tion office at Coe College in Cedar notion of universal human ecosystem on populations of research in Oregon. The neurobiolo¬ Kunkle replaces Carolyn Eggers Rapids. rights throughout the world. a disjunct species of woodrat gy slot is a new position, according who retired this year as director of "It had everything I was looking The other involves develop¬ and expand current research to dean of faculty Dr. Ferol Menzel. grants and development. Kunkle, for in a new position, with the ment of a course on political on mammalian populations added bonus of being at She said this posi¬ terrorism. to formally assess the role Wartburg," Erickson said. tion "will be impor¬ Dr. Joyce Boss will fur¬ that Iowa's small and frag¬ "Really, I don't know that tant to the future of ther her research in Japanese mented natural areas play in there are many greater hon¬ the sciences at folklore and popular culture maintaining organismal ors than being asked to Wartburg." and work on curricular revi¬ diversity. return to work at your alma "When we sions for her world literature Dr. Gregory Scholtz will mater." looked at the biology courses during Winter/May undertake a Winter/May On the flip side, several department, we saw Terms. study of the institutional professors are on sabbatical that neurobiology Ms. Yvonne Losch will accreditation system in this semester to further was something we research various projects American higher education, needed covered," Dr.John Melville Mary Kunkle Lis Erickson their own education and during Winter/May Terms. particularly the extent to career goals (see sidebar). Menzel said. "We're She will study the works of which the system serves the Professors returning very excited to have three women writers from public interest by ensuring who formerly worked as an eco¬ from sabbatical are associate profes¬ him working with us." German families to enrich the quality of American nomic development coordinator for sor of music Dr. Craig Hancock and "There are not a lot of neurobiol¬ her German course offerings higher education. ogy positions around, especially at Iowa Northland Regional Council of assistant professor of accounting at Wartburg, as well as study Dr. Daniel Walther will Governments, said the "connection John Haugen. the undergraduate level," Melville the works of a non-Jewish continue research during with church at Wartburg, as well as Menzel explained that when pro¬ said. "It's a really great position . . . French journalist to develop Winter/May Terms on the college's mission of educating, fessors go on sabbatical, the college and there is a lot of work going on in more fully a unit on women German colonialism and was a fulfilling proposition" and the tries to hire adjuncts to fill the posi¬ the neurobiology field." in the Holocaust. She also plans to write a general, up- aspect of "working in so many dif¬ tion until they return, have other Melville stated he is looking for¬ will continue her study of to-date book on the topic, ferent areas, with all different full-time professors take on an extra ward to developing and working on film, art and music produced comparing the German departments" to fund the college course or occasionally not offer cer¬ research with undergraduates by native and non-native experience, both in the because there are so many great enticed her to take the job. Kunkle tain courses if no one is available to minorities residing in metropole and in the started her new job Jan. 3. teach it. experiments with results that are Germany today. colonies, to that of other "I feel Wartburg is a very friend¬ "very much publishable." This Assistant News Editor Nathan Countryman Dr. David McCullough European nations. ly community," Kunkle said. can be reached at will spend his Winter/May [email protected] Sexual diversity awareness training offered Project Safe Zone began several years ago as an attempt originally called GABLES. Although it has not been par¬ By LAURA GREVAS to provide support for the GLBTQ community on campus. ticularly active this year, they have attended conferences Staff Writer The main components of the project are the upside-down on discrimination issues and hosted activities such as pink triangles students may have noticed on some profes¬ movie nights and a drag ball in years past. The number of Members of the group Alliance are attempting to sors' doors. They signify a safe space for students-to dis¬ GLBTQ students on this campus is unknown, but a gener¬ address a less-recognizable form of diversity through cuss their concerns in a confidential setting. al estimate for any given population is roughly 10 percent. Project Safe Zone training sessions for interested students, "Sometimes it has to do with their dealing with their According to Melissa James, program associate for faculty and staff Feb. 1 and 2. own sexuality - how do I tell family members? Frequently Pathways, student-led groups like this have existed These sessions will inform attendees of issues facing it's a request to talk to another student," said social work before, but this is the biggest campus-wide push for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning professor Susan Vallem. Often it could be a friend or fam¬ acceptance of the GLBTQ community in several years. (GLBTQ) community and how to support students facing ily member of a GLBTQ person who needs to talk. "It's a part of a wider push for diversity. It's important these issues. "It's to sensitize and raise awareness on campus for stu¬ because it is making Wartburg a safe place for all students Although attendance does not obligate anyone to dents and individuals (so that) we become a welcoming to learn." become a Safe Zone Ally, it will give him or her the train¬ campus for everyone," Vallem said. "I'm hoping the general population loses some of its ing necessary to do so. Students attending the session Alliance president senior Janey Shields attended the fear of the gay community. We're providing support for could volunteer to be a contact person for another GLBTQ first training sessions as a freshman. people who are people." student. Session topics will cover homosexuality as not a "What I took away from that (the training) made me re¬ For more information or to sign up for the training ses¬ choice, the coming-out process and violence awareness. think a lot of my stereotypes," she said. "Anybody who's sions, contact Shields at [email protected], ever going to have any form of a leadership position Vallem at Ext. 8250 or talk to any professors currently par¬ should take this." Shields said one major campus problem ticipating in the Safe Zone project. is students, faculty and staff do not understand what they are saying and need to learn the appropriate words to use. Alliance was founded by social work students and was Staff Writer Laura Grevas can be reached at [email protected] Public special interest class taught We re The ONE station you need. The ONE, The only. gram. Thursday. The final session will take By KRYSTAL FOWLER Are you listening? Six to seven times throughout the place Jan. 27. The next topic to be cov¬ Staff Writer year, different presenters give ses¬ ered will be Swingin' with the Oldies, The special topics history class this sions about a topic that interests by Dr. Jane Andrews, starting Feb. 3. Your best source for Wartburg WTV 8 N;ews term is U.S. Home Front in World War them. It may be based on a class they She will look at the different facets of News, Sports and Entertainment Monday at s p.m. II, HI 250, taught by Dr. Terrence are teaching or even a personal jazz. Overall the program has been Sports Knight Lindell, professor of history. It looks hobby. The classes usually meet once very successful. Many members of Tuesday at S p.m. at the condition America was in dur¬ a week for three to four weeks from the community attend each session. It Wartburg Football ing World War II. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Heritage is yet another way that Wartburg and with Rick Willis It is jumping out of the classroom Room of the Saemann Student Center. Waverly remain linked. Wednesday at 8 p.m. and into the community. The class is The first class is free, but people who To get a full schedule of all topics LateKnight being used in the Keep on Learning at attend the second class must pay a and dates go to http://www.wart- Thursday at 8 p.m. Wartburg series, a program that has $30 fee. burg.edu/news/kol.html. WTV 8 News stories this week include: been at Wartburg for the past three This year a total of seven different Winter Weather years. The alumni office and the dean topics will be covered. The second Staff writer Krystal Fowler can be reached at Tsunami 1 Basketball Highlights of faculty jointly administer the pro¬ session of U.S. Home Front will be [email protected] NEWS JAN. 17, 2005 TRUMPET New exhibit in Schmidt Gallery Sculptures by area artist will be on display until Feb. 11 Burning O Questions l By SARAH GUHL Staff Writer Q: I heard that the next skywalk is going to connect The Waldemar A. Schmidt Gallery Wartburg to Joe's KnightHawk. Is that true? will host sculptures by Scott Robert Hudson of Cedar Falls until Feb. 11. A: When asked if there were plans for more skywalks, This exhibit features five sculp¬ the head of maintenance John Wuertz said "not that I tures: "Adam and Eve/' "Bison," know of." When asked specifically about one connect¬ "Omomuki," "Aware" and "Ruin." ing to Joe's, the reply was, "That'd be a big no." According to Hudson, all are created using hand tools, and a lot of work Q: What do I do if 1 can't get my mailbox open? goes into creating each piece. "You have to really work hard," he A: "Come to me. I will help," mail center coordinator said. "This is the second one-person Darla Hamann said. Sometimes screws come loose in exhibit that I've opened within three the mailboxes, so if there is a physical problem, the months of each other. That's pretty mail center can "call in the box number and alleviate good." the problems," Hamann said. The difference between this exhib¬ it and others Hudson has had is the Send Burning Questions to [email protected] before lack of "a pure wilderness piece." He Thursday. noted all the sculptures have a dis¬ tinct human element. While sculptures consist of natural Annina Rupe/TRUMPET objects like bones and wood, along SCULPTING NATURE-Cedar Falls mayor John Crews and artist Scott Robert Hudson were with human objects like bullet shells CAMPUS/frUEFS among those in attendance at the gallery reception Friday for Hudson's artwork. The sculp¬ and pottery, only part of each piece is on the floor or ceiling of the gallery. A tures will be on display until Feb. 11 in the Waldemar A. Schmidt gallery. narration written to describe the swings. Kathy, being a professor, has of nature and of other cultures. object and the meaning behind it is PERKINS LOANS NEED SIGNATURES the stable economy in our house¬ Perhaps how he brings together incorporated into each piece. hold." nature, other cultures and our own Those awarded a Federal Perkins Loan for Winter "It's all sculpture," Hudson said. Much of Hudson's art influence culture is the major strength of the Term need to visit the controller's office before Friday to "The narratives are part of the sculp¬ comes from nature and literature. He work." sign for the loan. ture. (I've always enjoyed) that role as takes walks along the Cedar River a Hudson dreams of being included the storyteller. I love to listen to a few times a week and tries to read all in the history books and also of being RUNNING FOR A STUDENT SENATE EXECUTIVE POSITION? good story, so I try to write the state¬ of the Pulitzer Prize-winning books. added to more museum collections. Applications for Student Senate president/vice¬ ments (like a story)." "Adam and Eve" is one piece that "I want to do something important president, treasurer and recorder are available outside Hudson's life also contains a mix¬ grew out of literature as Hudson was enough to get in the history books. the Hub or in the Student Senate office, as well as online ture of experiences. He has spent time reading "Genesis: A Living That's something when we're gone at http://www.wartburg.edu/senate/forms.html. working for the U.S. Forest Service Conversation" by Bill Moyers at the that somebody's going to look back Applications are due Jan 26. Direct questions to but has also played guitar in a coffee time he created it. and say was relevant in our time." [email protected]. shop for $10 a night. He currently Thomas Payne, professor of art, A gallery talk will be at 6:30 p.m. lives in Cedar Falls with his wife, noticed the connection to nature as Jan. 26. An opening reception was SOFTBALL GARAGE SALE Kathy Scholl, a professor at UNI. "Kathy has been extraordinarily well. Friday. The softball team will host a garage sale from 10 a.m. patient with my work," Hudson said. "Hudson's work is very strong," to 2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Staff Writer Sarah Guhl can be reached at "The (art) economy has very wide Payne said, "and it shows a real love [email protected] Grossmann lounge. A variety of clothes, athletic appar¬ el and miscellaneous items will be for sale. Cinderella ballet up next for Artist Series SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT TO COME Luther College Symphony Orchestra will present a Dunleavy of Denver will play the Two master classes will take place By TARA LEWI N parts of the Harolds. Wednesday in Neumann Auditorium. concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in Neumann Auditorium. Assistant Features Editor Admission is free for Wartburg One class is at 4 p.m. for ballet stu¬ Tickets are available at the door with special rates for students. Ticket prices for the public dents who range in ages from eight to students, senior citizens and groups of 10 or more. "Cinderella," presented by the Proceeds will benefit the Waverly-Shell Rock Schools range from $19 to $30. Students will 13 and are not en pointe. Another Minnesota Ballet, will be performed orchestra program, which will sponsor the concert. be selling tickets in the Mensa during class is at 5 p.m. for ballet students en at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Neumann dinner Wednesday. pointe. Auditorium. IOWA TUITION GRANT INCREASE According to Myma Culbertson, An educational program for chil¬ "Cinderella" is set in Renaissance Artist Series director, the Artist Series dren in third to sixth grade will be The State of Iowa has approved a $275 increase to the Tuscany and, as in Shakespeare's committee chose this ballet because offered Thursday from 10 to 10:45 Winter Term Iowa Tuition Grant for full-time students. time, the parts of the step sisters will "it was a new way of presenting the a.m. More than 850 students from The financial aid office has reviewed recipient's files be danced by two men, Allen Fields classic story of Cinderella." Clarksville, Nashua-Plainfield, and adjusted awards accordingly. If this affects existing and Robert Gardner. Four local peo¬ "Cinderella" is the third event of Tripoli, Waverly-Shell Rock, aid, recipients will receive a revised award letter in their ple will also be included in the pro¬ the 2004-2005 Wartburg Artist Series. Janesville and Denver are expected to campus mailbox or on their billing statements from the duction. Robert and Joan Loslo from The Artist Series has previously fea¬ attend. controller's office. Cedar Falls are Wartburg alumni and tured programs including "In the Assistant Features Editor Tara Lewin can be will play the parts of the king and the Mood" and "Courthouse Steps." reached at FREE YOGA LESSONS queen. Shannon Stewart and Amy [email protected] Counseling services will offer free yoga lessons every Monday night from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. today through Feb. 21 in the St. Elizabeth Ballroom of the Saemann Student Center. For more information, con¬ tact counseling services at Ext. 8596. Coonradt Ford *rts central Convenient! Across the street, just south of campus! Anm-*i rarm Te5tlrjj and 2520 Melrose Or., Suite O UUe service oil domestic mokes and models. tTMWNMOf $r» Cedar Fids . 277*5333 tXJPs NEWS JAN. 17, 2005 5 ^TRUMPET Mensa offers trial food selections this term Campus security Throughout Winter Term, Student Center Dec. 6 By JESSICA RENKEN Council will conduct three taste tests to evalu¬ 12 p.m., student center, theft. A high school food service employee reported items missing from her Staff Writer backpack while she was at work. No witnesses were known. ate and select additional new tastes to add to A few changes in the Mensa's menu are set to the menu. 9D:1e0c. a1.m2 ., student center, burglary. A food service supervisor reported someone broke into the dish¬ be made throughout the beginning of Winter Officials also are attempting to eliminate washing room by pulling the security gate away from the wall. Silverware was missing. Term. Kix and Trix will be added this month in complaints about the milk flavor. The same Investigation continues by campus security. the new distribution containers, the results of brand of milk still is being served, but its taste 1:30 p.m., Clinton Hall loading zone, hit and run. Student reported his parked car had been hit. the cereal survey conducted in November. might be improved. During Fall Term, the Gray paint transfer was visible on the car. Investigation continues by Waverly Police and campus Approximately 150 students participated in the Mensa experienced a malfunction in the dish¬ security. study. These new choices will be in addition to washing machine, which possibly caused a current cereals. residue to remain on the glasses after going Dec. 17 12:17 a.m., Residence, fire. Fireworks were set off along the north end of the Residence, igniting Don Juhl, director of dining services, noted through the wash, Juhl said. leaves and shrubbery. The fire was extinguished by campus security and Waverly Police. several other new menu items to come this Juhl assured while this idea may sound a lit¬ Investigation continues by campus security. term. Three new soups include chicken tortilla, tle disturbing, the residue was not harmful but 1:20 a.m., Hebron Hall, fire alarm. Fire alarm pull station was pulled, setting off the Complex fire brought back by popular demand. Also, a com simply a little funny-tasting. Staff Writer Jessica Renken can be reached at alarm. False alarm. tostado now is offered in the taco court. [email protected] 12:00 p.m., Grossmann Hall, theft. A professor reported a beige chair missing from the lobby out¬ side the religion department. A plea to Lohe and Grossmann Hall residents to return the chair as well as a search during Christmas break room safety checks failed to locate the chair. Investigation continues by campus security. Erin Manson/TRUMPET Dec. 20 11:50 a.m., student center, fire. Dining services reported a kitchen fire. A heat tape malfunctioned, TRUMPET BLARES- Congratulations to senior Erin Snitkey who causing a small fire, extinguished by turning off the electricity to it. No injuries or damage was reported, and the building's fire alarm was not activated. Maintenance made repairs. received an Outstanding Student Leader in a Business Organization award from the National Association for Career and Technical Dec. 21 3:30 a.m., D Lot, drug law violations and operating while intoxicated. Anon-student was sleeping Educators at the national conference Dec. 10-12. Snitkey has been a inside a parked car. The individual was intoxicated and in possession of drug paraphernalia. state officer for three years and a national officer for two years for Investigation continues by Waverly Police. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Erin Snitkey applied for the award as part Dec. 25 of being a national officer, and winners were announced in October. 1:38 p.m.. Science Center, frozen/broken sprinkler pipe. Professor reported an activated fire alarm. A sprinkler line in a fourth floor mechanical room had frozen and burst, causing water to pour She didn't attend the conference in December but will receive her down all floors on the east side of the building. Physical plant is making repairs. award from Iowa Department of Business and Technical Education Dec. 30 liasion Colleen Hunt. 3:55 p.m., science center, accidental fire. A fire occurred in a trash can outside the Den. Flames were extinguished. The cause appears to be spontaneous combustion due to painting rags found in the can. Wartburg obtains liquor license Jan. 9 8:50 a.m., Hebron Hall, fire alarm. A fire alarm was activated from burning popcorn in the north end of the Complex. No popcorn or person making popcorn was found. The alarm was reset after airing out the hall. include wedding receptions, events and din¬ By CHELSEA KROHE ners. Waverly police Staff Writer "The license was designed for outside Nov. 6 Debra Darlene Schindler, 21, Waverly, was arrested for public intoxication. Wartburg obtained a liquor license in groups," Pries said. "It is an opportunity to cre¬ December to serve alcoholic beverages at select ate revenue for the college and to provide peo¬ Casey Joseph Pauli, 20, Ladora, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. events on campus. ple with the type of experience they would "This was not something that was rushed expect from such facilities." Nov. 7 At 12:30 a.m., Waverly Police conducted a routine bar check at Joe's KnightHawk Lounge, 1002 into," Matt Pries, director of the student center, The idea to obtain the license stemmed from West Bremer Ave. Subsequent to that check, Matthew James McElliott, 20, Waverly, and Eric Clark said. "The college has been very careful about the creation of the student center. Pries said the Hanson, 20, Waverly, were arrested and charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age. how it has gone through the process." facilities have a lot more to offer now, which Both McElliott and Hanson were transported to the Bremer County Jail where they were booked and released on citations to appear in the Bremer County Courthouse. Extensive research was done on Liquor laws lends itself to more opportunities. in Iowa and how other schools have gone about Obtaining the license allows the college to Nov. 13 the process. Wartburg was required to provide extend its services to be more accommodating At 11:11 p.m., police arrested Benjamin Douglas Anderson, 20, Waverly, for possession of alcohol the licensing agent with a map highlighting the to the groups it hosts. Now, when alumni want under legal age, first offense, a simple misdemeanor. areas in which alcohol would be served. to get married in the chapel, they can also hold Nov, 14 The liquor license allows the college to serve their reception on campus instead of traveling Michael R. Spongberg, Waverly, was arrested at 1:56 a.m. for public intoxication and interference alcohol in the ballrooms and the Castle Room; to the Red Fox Inn or Centennial Oaks. with official acts. all alcoholic beverages are required to remain in "Not many colleges our size have this capa¬ Nov. 20 those rooms. In addition, the extent of bility," Pries said. Jeffery Scott Spiwak, 22, Waverly, was arrested and charged with first-offense operating while Wartburg's services is limited to beer in bottles However, the new opportunities provided intoxicated. The arrest followed an on-scene investigation after the vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. and wine by the glass. by the student center and the liquor license do "We're not promoting a party scene," Pries not change any of the internal college alcohol Nov. 21 said. "You're not going to see people walking policies. Pries said. Jacob Andrew Olsen, 24, Rickford, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, first offense. around the student center with alcoholic bever¬ ages." State of Iowa v.: Joseph Richard Hoeksema, 19, Davenport guilty, possession of alcohol under legal age, fined $147. The groups allowed to make use of the Staff Writer Chelsea Krohe can be reached at license are limited as well. Targeted occasions Chelsea [email protected] com e see us a f cedar vane) t y e care For All Your Eye Care Needs Want to advertise in the Trumpet? Call: 352-8618 m rot from Ml: Michael Puk, wk Tames Means, o,D. Daniel Miner, Dm nun row: Hichact Coons. 0.0. Bradley lotinson, 0.11. Suzanne Smith. 0.0. Kill Kline, 0 0. * ^v. Call Today Tor your appoinlniem 352-1711 ;Jhe m mu!* FEATURE JAN 17, 2005 TRUMPET Wartburg plans to aid tsunami victims By ERICA SWANSON support the effort without Features Editor actually giving cash. With the cooperation of Don Juhl, plans On Dec. 26, a massive are in the works to hold a fast in earthquake rocked the Indian February. Ocean, and the resulting tsunami According to student body devastated the coastlines of many president Ben Parks, this is countries in southern Asia. especially pertinent, because However, the disaster did not "students giving up meals to help only affect that part of the world. other people" will remind us of Organizations in many those going hungry as a result of countries have joined together to the earthquake. send aid, and students at Helping tsunami victims, a Wartburg College will soon be worthwhile goal in itself, may able to participate in a campus¬ also be a starting point to expand wide project to raise funds for the Wartburg's "spirit of giving." devastated countries. According to Parks, Student According to sophomore Beau Senate hopes that the donation Nelson, the fund-raising efforts effort will be more of an "ongoing will be "an all-campus effort, not project" rather than a one-time just one group." Student Senate project focusing only on southern will be organizing the various Asia. groups on campus to coordinate a In the future, students will single, effective effort to donate regularly contribute money to money to those affected by the help numerous projects around tsunami. the world. This is a part of Plans are tentative at this Student Senate's goal to make stage, but some ideas to help students think more globally. victims include fund-raising Donations will most likely be games, encouraging a "spirit of given to Lutheran World Relief, giving" challenge and involving The campus ministry board will Photo courtesy ofYuriko Nakao, Reuters the Waverly community in the also send offerings from the HELP IS ON THE WAY—The U.S. Army distributes supplies to tsunami victims in Panga, just south of Banda Aceh. Wartburg process. service on Sunday, Jan. 16 to the students are in the early stages of planning a campus-wide relief effort. Some students have expressed ELCA International Disaster the concern that lack of funds Response. possible options for fundraising. interest in participating in the goal is clear: to get students more makes donating impossible. There will be a meeting of the The meeting will also try to project. involved in humanitarian efforts However, those students on a Student Senate at 12:00 p.m. organize the various campus Final decisions have not been around the world. board plan may be able to Tuesday in the WBC to discuss groups that have expressed made yet, but the preliminary Features Editor Erica Swanson can be reached at [email protected] Knights on Broadway: back for another year repertoire. His goal is "to interest. By ERICA SWANSON provide a bit of musical Generally, the performers in Features Editor education for the singers and Knights on Broadway are music TARA LEWIN audience" rather than relying on majors. The 19 performers, Assistant Features Editor the often-sung Rogers and consisting of 18 singers and one Hammerstein classics. accompanist, have been Knights on Broadway, a student-directed musical revue, Songs from relatively practicing since November. unknown musicals such as After Christmas break, the was founded six years ago. This "Chess" and "The Life" are group began having daily year, junior Chris "OG" Smith sandwiched between old rehearsals to prepare for the directs the show, and his unique favorites like numbers from upcoming performances. musical tastes contibute to the "Grease" or "Gypsy." Typically, Knights on Broadway will be performance's style. Knights on Broadway tends to performed at 7:30 p.m Friday in Although in its sixth year, the include more contemporary the Lyceum and at 8:30 p.m. show is always fresh. Since Knights on Broadway is songs. Saturday in the Chapel. Smith, who produced last Admission is free. directed by students, the choice year's show, chose this show's of songs and presentation musical selections. He collected varies. Features Editor Erica Swanson the music over the summer, and Rather than performing can be reached at urn wunfamiliar sho wtunes. Smith chose when Fall Term began, he sent [email protected] out an e-mail to gauge people's Assistant Features Editor Tara Lewin can to showcase a lesser-known be reached [email protected] TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 18 19 20 21 22 23 Knights on Battle of the Wrestling: Eucharist Cindere((a Melstersinger Unsigned Brtists Steven Point Broadway auditions Honor Ckoir Concert Duals rhfeumann Lyceum Knights Chapel Chapel Gymnasium 9:?0 />.M. ‘Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Players Theater 3 p.m. 7:30 jj.m. 7 p.m. 1:00 p.m. SPORTS 7 JAN. 17, 2005 TRUMPET Wrestlers roll through key stretch ranked wrestler at 149, collected By RICHARD PODHAJSKY the Storm's only victory of the Asst. Sports Editor evening. These two matches were the Wartburg wrestling continued middle of a brutal schedule for its dominance of the Iowa the Knights, which included five Conference last week, losing just teams ranked in the top 25 in three matches in two duals fea¬ Division III, two ranked in the top turing top 10 teams. Wartburg 25 in Division II, one top 25- rolled to a 29-7 victory over No. 3- ranked NAIA team and a ranked Luther Saturday and beat Division I team, all leading up to No. 10-ranked Simpson 38-4 the Division III national duals Thursday, all this following a this Friday and Saturday. tough stretch during Winter "It is the heart (of the sched¬ break in which the only dual loss ule). We've got to get clicking on was to Division I Cal State- all cylinders," Miller said. "We've Fullerton. got to get everybody wrestling at "It's big (beating Simpson their best at the same time, but we handily). Momentum is impor¬ haven't really got that done yet. tant in wrestling," head coach Jim We're getting closer." Miller said. "Wrestling well Over Winter Break, the before this meet (Luther) is Knights swept through the Desert important. We didn't want to take Duals, which they hosted in Las a step backwards." Vegas, going 4-0 and winning In Decorah, the Knights won every dual by at least 13 points. eight of 10 matches against Wartburg started with a 35-6 Luther, picking up three major victory over then NAIA 10th- decisions and one technical fall. ranked Menlo. The Knights fol¬ The only losses came when fresh¬ lowed that with a 36-6 beating of man Jacob Naig fell 13-2 to No. 2- Pacific. Wartburg finished the day ranked Matt Pyle at 149 and sen¬ with a 26-13 dismissal of then- ior Andrew Knaack dropped a 13th-ranked Elmhurst and a 38-9 Molly Richards/TRUMPET heartbreaker, 4-2, to No. 1-ranked victory over McDaniel. HOLDING TIGHT—Junior Dustin Hinschberger grabs his Simpson opponent's ankle while setting up a takedown Thursday. Garrett South at 165. Wartburg received several Thursday in Knights strong individual efforts. undefeated, as well. now." Kearney 29-15. Gymnasium, Wartburg received Kauffman went 4-0 at 184 The Knights then traveled to Wartburg started the day with The Knights host Wisconsin- extra points in six of 10 matches pounds, highlighted by two wins Dallas for the Lone Star Duals a 55-0 pounding of Missouri Stevens Point Monday and travel and lost only once the entire over opponents ranked in the top where they received their only Baptist. The Knights then to Coe Tuesday, both at 7 p.m., night. Senior Justin McClintock four. No. 1-ranked 141-pounder dual loss each of the last two sea¬ dropped a close dual to Cal State- before heading to Cleveland, started things off for the Knights Dustin Hinschberger also went 4- sons. This would, again, be the Fullerton, losing 18-17. Wartburg Ohio, Friday and Saturday for the with a technical fall at 125, while 0 while McClintock went 4-0 with case, with Wartburg going 3-1. came back strong, however, beat¬ Division IH National Duals. junior Scott Kauffman and sopho¬ a major decision, one fall and two "I thought we wrestled pretty ing two top 10 Division II teams. more T.J. Miller each picked up technical falls. Sophomore Blake well. Not great but pretty well," Wartburg defeated Central Assistant Sports Editor Richard Podhajsky pins at 184 and 197, respectively. Gillis, senior Tyler Hubbard and Miller said. "We'll take it for right Oklahoma 18-12 and Nebraska can be reached at Clint Manny, Simpson's No. 1- senior Nathan Specht were all [email protected] Women win two at home "We need to eliminate the multiple mistakes to By AARON HAGEN allow the other team to gain momentum. In Sports Writer both games we built a big lead but then we let them make a run at the end, but we respond¬ The Wartburg women's basketball team gave fans their ed well to get the two wins." money's worth this week. In three home games that were Tuesday night saw the Knights host confer¬ decided by a combined 18 points, the Knights went 2-1. ence powerhouse Buena Vista. Wartburg held Wartburg defeated Coe by seven Saturday, Central by five its own in the first half, leading by five points Friday and lost to Buena Vista by six points Tuesday. after a free throw by Berner. The Beavers The Knights never trailed as they jumped out to an would come back and take a lead, but eight-point lead to start the game against Coe. Wartburg Wartburg never fell too far behind and held a held its lead throughout the first half and took a 29-24 one-point advantage at halftime. advantage into halftime. The Knights were up by two points early in With just over six minutes left in the game, the Knights the second half, but Buena Vista took control held a 14-point edge, but watched as the lead shrunk to and never trailed in the final 13 minutes en just two points with 1:30 left. Free throws sealed the game route to their 84-78 win. down the stretch as Wartburg earned the 62-55 win. "We really came together as a team," soph¬ Sophomore Natalie Tarkett led the team with 18 points. omore Diana Mullins said. "I thought we did Senior Amanda Berner led the way with 13 rebounds as a good job of moving the ball and getting dif¬ the Knights out-rebounded Coe 41-32. ferent looks at the basket." Against Central Friday night, the Knights saw the same Mullins had a team-high 22 points against scenario. After taking a 43-33 lead into halftime, the the Beavers. Tarkett added 18 points, and Knights built their lead to 14 points with just less than Berner had 12. three minutes left. Wartburg was outscored 16-7 in that The two wins improved Wartburg to 8-6 on time, but two free throws by Tarkett and one by freshman the season and 3-3 in conference play. Next Casey Huber sealed the 75-70 win for the Knights. week Wartburg travels to Cornell for a 6 p.m. Four Knights scored in double figures on the night. game on Wednesday and hosts the University Berner scored 16 while Tarkett had 14. Freshman Elizabeth of Dubuque at 2 p.m. Saturday. Campbell scored 11 points and Huber added 10 in the win. "Both nights we shot the ball well and I was pleased Sports Writer Aaron Hagen can be reached at Ashley Richartds/TRUMPET with our rebounding effort," Coach Monica Severson said. [email protected] HEAD ON A SWIVEL— Freshman Casey Huber brings the ball up the court Friday. 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And then there are professional athletes. During a long drive over winter break I happened to hear a story that made me both laugh hilariously and punch my car radio in anger at the same time: an athlete bought a jersey number from one of his teammates. Washington Redskins' running back Clinton Portis signed a legal contract to buy the number 26 from team¬ AND ONE Steege's full-court drive mate Ifeanyi Ohalete for $40,000. • keeps win streak alive Portis paid $20,000 up front and was then to make two payments of $10,000 during the season. By NICK PETAROS But, of course, Ohalete Sports Editor was cut by the Redskins in training camp, making the Richard Podhajsky Wartburg basketball's newfound payments ultimately Assistant Sports Editor position atop the conference standings worthless. Which is was all but lost, the Knights five-game apparently the view that Portis took. win streak seemed to be over. Then Coe's Yes, the whole reason this story was on the freshman guard Brian Brungard missed radio was because Portis decided not to make one of the most important free throws of the last two payments to his now former his young college career, setting up one teammate, forcing Ohalete to take Portis to of the most memorable plays in court because, as everyone knows, receiving Wartburg basketball history. $20,000 for a jersey number just isn't fair pay. Down two points with ten seconds These two are not the only ones proving remaining, Wartburg junior point guard athletes don't take economics or public rela¬ Jason Steege received the ball from team¬ tions classes. The next spoiled brat, I mean mate Nate Schmidt, following athlete, is old fail-safe Randy Moss. No, Moss Brungard's miss, and quickly pushed the didn't pay what most people make in one ball upcourt. Steege cross-over dribbled year for a jersey, but he did decide that one by a Coe defender at the top of the key to controversy in a week wasn't enough. the left side of the basket and drew con¬ In case you missed it, during Minnesota's tact as he made a layup for a three-point playoff victory over Green Bay, Moss thought play opportunity. With four seconds an appropriate celebration of a touchdown remaining, Steege made the game-win¬ was to pretend to moon the crowd and rub ning free throw. his butt against the goalpost. Apparently the Steege's coast-to-coast, three-point "fake moon" is a cardinal sin of touchdown play heroics were the result of the team's celebrations so the NFL fined Moss $10,000. strategy to immediately attack the hoop Now, a reasonable person pays the fine, no as opposed to using a timeout. matter what the person thinks of it, or "When he missed the third free throw, appeals it and quietly moves on while trying then we were like, 'all right, we can go to to focus on the next week's game. But, of the hole and try to draw a foul so we can course. Moss has not always been known as a get a couple of free throws and put this reasonable person. So, he had to respond to all behind us.' That was what I was the fine as flamboyantly as possible. Here's thinking, and when I got to the hole and what Moss had to say: made it, I concentrated on the free throw Reporter: "Randy, are you upset about the so we could put them away finally," fine?" Steege said. Moss: "No, cause it ain't s—. Ain't nothing After Wartburg concluded the first but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me?" half with a 36-31 advantage, Coe opened Apparently, Moss manages money better the second half on a 12-0 run. Wartburg than other athletes. Fellow Minnesota pro failed to regain the lead in the second athlete Latrell Sprewell pointed out how hard half until the final play of the game. The these brats, I mean athletes, have it. Here's Knights tied the score at 50 on a layup what Sprewell had to say when asked about from senior guard Jordan Atchison with his feelings on the T'Wolves after they failed nine minutes remaining and kept within to offer him a contract extension: four points of Coe. With 1:37 remaining, "Why would I want to help them win a senior forward Alan Johnson made a title? They're not doing anything for me. I've pair of free throws to narrow the score to got a lot of risk. I've got a family to feed." 63-65. Sprewell will make $14.6 million this year On the next possession, Coe missed a while Moss' salary is $5.75 million. Not only three-pointer and Atchison drove to the can he feed his family, but what's 10 grand to basket for a layup. With the score tied at Ashley Richards/TRUMPET him? 65, Brungard drew a foul call as he This is not to say all athletes don't appreci¬ GAME WINNER- Junior Jason Steege draws contact en route to the basket against Coe Saturday. attempted a three-pointer with the shot ate what they get. Several pros in the NBA, Steege's game winning three-point play came with four seconds left on the clock. clock about to expire. He made the first NFL and MLB decided to donate portions of two of his three free throws. their paychecks to the tsunami relief effort. their first Division III loss of the season conference we're looking forward to Wartburg center Nate Schmidt led the So, while some athletes do realize how 72-61. Friday against Central, Wartburg more great things and to continue to team with 22 points and seven rebounds. lucky they are to have what they have, there played all of its 17 players in a 76-58 keep winning." Steege finished the game with 12 points, are too many others that don't. And with con¬ thrashing of the Dutch. Wartburg will put its unbeaten con¬ four assists and three steals. tracts becoming more and more bloated, this "This was a big week for us," Steege ference record on the line this week with Earlier this week Wartburg propelled problem is only going to get worse. My solu¬ said. "We knew that if we could beat BV games against Cornell in Mt. Vernon at 8 itself into first place in the Iowa tion: I'll sell it to you for $50. then we had a chance to get three wins in p.m. Wednesday and Dubuque in Conference with home wins over No. 7- a row and that way we could get our¬ Knights Gymnasium at 4 p.m. Saturday. Assistant Sports Editor Richard Podhajsky ranked Buena Vista and Central College. selves established in the top of the con¬ can be reached at The Knights led Buena Vista throughout Sports Editor Nick Petaros can be reached at [email protected] ference. Now that we're at the top of the [email protected] the game's entirety, handing the Beavers