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SJU alumnus Mitch Thune loved to make people laugh— except when it came to the game of rugby. That he took seriously. “He was serious about rugby all the time, never joking at practice, but as soon as it was over, completely light-hearted,” Conall Quinn, ‘14, said. “That’s what I want, I want the rest of the team to take the sport as seriously as possible at all times. He is part of the reason we are a national contender every year.” Thune was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in February 2014—mere weeks after arriving in Sydney, Australia, where he planned to travel, work and play rugby. He unexpectedly lost his
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battle with the disease on Aug. 22, 2014. After receiving a round of chemotherapy in Australia, Thune returned to the U.S. in March, where he continued to receive treatment at the University of Minnesota Children’s Amplatz. As news of Thune’s diagnosis spread to teammates, they reached out in any way they could. “I wanted to go see him and just wanted him to be here so the whole team could see him and tell him he wasn’t alone, that he’s one of our brothers,” senior Nick Mans said. A long-standing rugby tradition is the passing down of blue jack-
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John Kinney Jan. 22, 19 93 - Aug. 28, 2014
By Beth Leipholtz
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On Thursday, Aug. 28, a family lost a brother and son, many lost a friend and CSB/SJU lost a Johnnie. SJU senior John Kinney, of Burnesville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly. In his time at SJU, Kinney was involved in St. Johns rugby, wrote for The Record and studied abroad in Austria. Kinney was an English major with a passion for writing. “Jo h n’s p a s s i n g w a s s o sudden and unexpected,” SJU Dean of Students Mike Connolly said. “It was wonderful, but not unexpected, to see how our CSB/ SJU community came together so quickly to gather for prayer
and support last Thursday on campus, and at the services at John’s home parish. John will be deeply missed.” Kinney is survived by parents Mark and Deborah (Gerster); brothers Daniel, Thomas and Joseph Kinney; grandparents Connie and Jim Gerster and William Kinney; girlfriend Ally Vecchia and family; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jo h n’s p a s s i n g w a s t o o soon for The Record to gather proper information for a full story, while also being sensitive to his friends and family. The Record hopes to honor his memory in the near future. See page 8 for a related Our View and graphic in John’s memory.
Searching for connections
Over 70 Bennies and Johnnies sign up to serve as resources for first-year students By Christine Quinones cmquinones@csbsju.edu
There is a group of students who are sporting the latest gear from the newest on-campus group: bright, gold t-shirts and an outgoing personality. These students are a part of First Years Forward, a student-
run group of CSB and SJU who are making a difference in the lives of their fellow students. FYF’s mission: to mentor First Year Bennies and Johnnies as they transition into college life. By fostering personal relationships, First Years Forward provides an opportunity for firstyear Bennies and Johnnies to con-
nection with older student mentors. The program offers a formal o p p o r t u n i t y f o r fi r s t - y e a r students to connect with mentors and promote a positive community at CSB/SJU. SJU Senior Brian Bohman was inspired to create this group during his sophomore year. He recognized the need for first-years
to be exposed to students who have had experience transitioning into college. “A lot of students on campus can connect with mentors through formal sports teams, RAs, and classes; it happens naturally,” Bohman said. “But there’s a group of students that can’t connect in those ways and they’re
falling through the cracks so we give all first-year students the opportunity to connect with an older student and help them find their sense of belonging at CSB and SJU.”
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CSB junior Emma Fering is a mentor who has high hopes for the success of this program. From page 1 “I see the program fostering “I remember as a first year connections that will last through Johnnie that I didn’t really do the years,” Fering said. “I hope that anything or use any of those this resource can lead to life-long resources unless someone was connections.” there to hold me accountable “It’s about connecting older for it,” said SJU Junior Braden Bennies and Johnnies to first McCormick. years in a way that fosters a relaA s a n F Y F m e n t o r, h e tionship that can be built across works alongside Bohman to class. So they have a lens to look expand the group and make First through as they transition into Years aware of the invaluable college life,” Carlson said. resource that is being made availThe group that began in 2012 able to them. as a single sophomore with a com“It’s connecting First Years to puter has developed into a growresources that they don’t neces- ing 60-member program dedisarily take advantage of their first cated to mentoring First Years— year or don’t really Bohman has no hear about.” Said plans for this I see the program McCormick. momentum to fostering With a growing stop. group of passion“I see this connections that ate Bennies and program one day will last through the Johnnies, the next becoming inteyears. step for FYF was to grated into the expand to CSB. First Year Expe-Emma Fering “We did a lot of rience,” BohmCSB Junior work with Fr. Doug an said. “The and Mary Geller, focus is to foster both of whom have given their full these powerful connections that support of this program, to bring will benefit both upperclassmen FYF to both campuses,” said CSB mentors and first year students.” Junior Hannah Carlson. Currently, FYF has closed This past summer, approxi- applications for mentors, but all mately 60 Bennies and John- first years are strongly encournies were trained to serve as FYF aged to sign up for the program. mentors alongside the group’s Emails will be sent regarding leaders. A significant portion of participation in the program. their training involved identify“Creating a sense of belonging ing what each First Year Men- in each student that they might tee wants to accomplish for the not necessarily have right away— semester and the year. that is what First Years Forward is “It can be something as simple doing,” Said Bohman. as wanting to meet new people First Years Forward is a stuto wanting to run for Saint John’s dent-run group co-sponsored by Senate. Any goal is possible, and the CSB Institute for Women’s we want the Mentors to be able to Leadership and the SJU Men’s guide them as they achieve their Development Institute. goals,” McCormick said.
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By Edwin Torres
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Johnnies return home Eichten, founder of MPR, to interview Durenberger, a three-term senator, both SJU alumni
Monday, Sept. 8, St. John’s will welcome back one of its greatest public servants, Senator Dave Durenberger. Durenberger, a 1955 graduate of Saint John’s, will present the eighth annual Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture at 8 p.m. at the Stephen B. Humphrey Theater. Duren Durenberger, who embodies the tradition of civil discourse, grew up at SJU. His father was the Saint John’s Athletics director George Durenberger, ‘20. Durenberger attended St. John’s Prep before enrolling at SJU. While at SJU, Durenberger was involved in the first Army ROTC program on campus. After graduating from SJU, Durenberger obtained a law degree from the University of Minnesota and soon after practiced law with Harold LeVander.
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In 1996, LeVander was elected Finance Committee, which led as governor of Minnesota and to his leadership role in national Durenberger became his chief health reform. of staff, this begun his political Dr. Matt Lindstrom, a political career. Due to the death of the science professor and the Direclate Senator Huber Humphrey, a tor of the Eugene J. McCarthy special election was held in Nov. Center for Public Policy and Civic 1978. Durenberger ran for office Engagement is honored to have and won. Durenberger would Senator David Durenberger presthen spend a total of 17 years rep- ent at the 8th annual McCarthy resenting Minnesota on the floor Center Lecture. Dr. Lindstrom of the U.S. Senate, becoming the adds, “This will be a unique only Republican senator from interview with the legendary Minnesota elected to three terms Gary Eichten and Senator Dave in office. Durenberger, two prominent Dave Durenberger fights for SJU graduates who embody the common ground and looks public service. Dave Durenberger beyond the party label. Dave is only one of two Johnnies to have Durenberger has been a leader served in the US Senate. For this in health care and international reason it is only fitting to take the politics. While in the U.S. Senate, time to honor and gain insight Durenberger served as a chair to on his many decades of public various committees such as the service. Senator Durenberger has of the Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Health ►See ALUM Page 3 Subcommittee of the Senate Eighth annual McCarthy Lecture
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After retreat, new year begins President Hinton visits senate By Michael Swearingen mpswearingen@csbsju.edu
Monday’s St. John’s Senate meeting began with a moment of silence for Senior John Kinney and words from both President Tyler Brown and SJU Dean of Students Michael Connolly about the year to come. “We set some lofty goals on retreat,” senate president Tyler Brown said. “But we can achieve them all with hard work.” After reports, Brown reminded PR officials and senators to gather “likes” on St. John ’s Facebook page. In addition to their Facebook page, PR officials announced the creation of an Instagram page
for the senate. The Co-funding board, following their training day passed a motion to allocate $500 to Prism for pride week, which is Sept. 5. In addition to Prism and after discussion and debate, $550 was allocated to the Rat Pack with the condition that receipts are given to the Senate to show verification of purchases. The motion passed with 15-0-1. Following allocation requests, two seperate motions to resolve to honor the memory of John Kinney and Kory Poissant passed unanimously. The next meeting will be at 9:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 in Sexton 200.
By Christine Quinones cmquinones@csbsju.edu
At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Gorecki 120, the St. Ben’s Senate conducted their first meeting of the 2014-15 year. The meeting began with a call to order by President Olivia Rodriguez and was followed by an opening reflection delivered by Senator Jenna Weber. Representatives from FoCuS appealed for funds for a social barbeque to be conducted later in the week. CSB President Mary Hinton and Vice President of Public Relations Jon McGee spoke to the SBS regarding commencement speakers
and strategic planning. President Hinton spoke highly of the SBS and their roles as leaders on the CSB campus. Following the presentation by the President, senators delivered various reports. Members of the St. John’s Senate attended the meeting and expressed eagerness to work with the SBS in the coming year. The motion to allocate $75 for the FoCuS Barbecue was amended to allocate $50 to the group. The amended motion passed 114-0. The next meeting of the SBS will be held at 5p.m. on Wednesday, Sept, 10 in Gorecki 120.
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More funding, more opportunities After receiving grant, students at CSB/SJU may receive aid for internships By Leah Byron
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In the last year, the College of Saint Benedict was rewarded with a $149,133 grant from the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. Experiential Learning and Community Engagement Assistant and project lead Laura Hammond, with the help of the CSB External Grants Office (Catherine Stoch and Diane Calabria), as well as in collaboration with other departments at CSB/SJU, ELCE utilized the time and talents of many staff and administrators on-campus to apply for this prestigious and important funding. The grant is supposed to help create more paid internship opportunities for CSBSJU students in their junior year. According to the CSBSJU website, the grant “will support a total of thirty-three paid internship positions.” In the spring of 2015, the money will divided into five part time paid internships, and in the summer, it will go to twenty-eight full time paid internships. It also will convert ten existing unpaid internships to paid internships so that more students can get paid for their hard work. Juniors who are required to complete an internship to graduate “with demonstrated financial need as calculated by the Financial Aid Office at CSB
and SJU” will be able to be considered for a paid internship. Hammond says “the fund set up to help level the playing field for students required to complete an internship to graduate who couldn’t financially consider an unpaid internship.” She also adds thatCSB was among 40 colleges and universities to receive a Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant. What the grant aims to do is to give students a competitive edge in the job market through paid internship experiences and to help their overall career. According to Hammond, the External Grants Office at CSB helped work to apply for the funding. Schools receiving the grants will work with non-profit organizations and local businesses to develop paid internship opportunities. Hammond believes that This grant provides critical funding to support academic internships and experiential learning, which are integral parts of the curriculum at CSB/SJU. The grant funds were established to level the playing field for students required to complete an internship to graduate, who couldn’t financially consider an unpaid internship. This grant funding will directly and positively impact our students and partners in the community (both non-profit and for-profit), creating paid internships. Hammond believes the CSB/SJU
Internship Program has a “long-standing presence, both on and off-campus, and a track record of successfully engaging internship hosts as co-educators.” She notes that “over the last ten years, the program has experienced an exponential, 65% growth rate, engaging approximately 300 students during the 2013-2014 academic year. Our internship program works with students and faculty members from every department on campus. Internships generally run 10-20 hours per week over a 16-week semester or 12 weeks over the summer.” Hammond also adds that, “during the academic year, students typically participate in internships part-time while taking classes. Full-time internships are possible, especially during the summer. Students seek local, national and international internships within organizations of all sizes, industries and types. Internships can be paid or not paid, for-credit or no credit.” According to the CSBSJU website, Great Lakes piloted a $2.5 million fund last academic year for Wisconsin colleges and found that 98 percent of paid interns either re-enrolled the next semester or graduated. Since then, it has expanded its grant program to four states and gifted a total of $5.2 million for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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represented Minnesota in a Benedictine way, by being civil, open minded, and bipartisan.” It would only be fitting for SJU’s very own Gary Eichten to moderate this event. Gary Eichten is a 1969 graduate of Saint John’s. Through many decades in public radio, Gary Eichten has served as Minnesota Public Radio news editor-at-large and former host of the “Midday” show. The lecture is sponsored by the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at Saint John’s University, with additional support from the Saint John’s University Chair in Critical Thinking, serving the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. We welcome back two fellow Johnnies and lifelong public servants.
St. Ben’s students pose while attending a Welcome Fest event hosted by JEC.
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JEC begins line of events with Welcome Fest Welcome Fest includes events and activities for students to participate in as the school year begins By Bailey Zallek
bezallek@csbsju.edu
The CSB/SJU Joint Events Council has started off the year with a bang. The JEC, which is part of the Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD) office, has been working all summer to put together a host of events to welcome students back to campus. Welcome Fest, as this series of events is known, began in August during the new student orientation and will continue until Oct. 3, when the homecoming concert takes
place. “Welcome Fest is about welcoming people, just as it sounds,” said Faith Dammann, assistant director of Student Activities and Leadership Development. “It kicks off the vibrant campus life that CSB/ SJU truly embodies.” Emily Johnson, a CSB senior and co-chair of the JEC, is confident that the JEC and the rest of the SALD office have assembled a series of events that all students will love. “Our motto is ‘We bring the fun,’ and I want to emulate that model,” Johnson said. “We want to do things that will bring our campus together, and we try to plan events that students really enjoy going to.” This year’s Welcome Fest has already featured varied events such as a comedian juggler and a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. This weekend, students can look forward to watching Michael DuBois’ “Solo
Circus” show or trying their luck at Cosmic Bingo. “I’m really excited about Cosmic Bingo because I’ve heard that Bennies and Johnnies go hard at bingo,” said Kirsten Makela, a first-year at CSB. “I’m really looking forward to all the Welcome Fest events though. Right now I only really know people who live on my floor or are in my classes, so I’m excited to branch out and meet more Bennies and Johnnies.” Makela’s sentiment is common among first-years during the first month of college, and Johnson hopes that Welcome Fest will help ease students through that social transition. “I’m excited to see first-years get to know other people. It’s kind of hard to meet new people if you don’t have these events,” Johnson said. Andy Dirksen, director of Student Activities and Leadership Development, agrees
that this year’s Welcome Fest is a great opportunity for the campus to connect. “There are a variety of late night social programs for students to participate in on campus and interact with their peers. This programming is essential to creating a vibrant campus life and it supports a positive social and residential life environment.” Upcoming Welcome Fest events include the Illuminated Run on Sept. 19, Capture the Flag on Watab on Sept. 26, comedian Pete Lee on Sept. 27 and many more. Dammann states that she is particularly excited for the Illuminated Run as well as the homecoming concert. “This weekend we will be revealing the artist we are bringing to campus for the homecoming concert,” Dammann said. “And I think people will be happily surprised.” For more information on all Welcome Fest events, go to www.csbsju.edu/sald.
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First-year students sit outside Guild Hall during orientation week with their orientation leaders.
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What: SJU Football vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Where:: Clemens Stadium, SJU Description: It’s the first Johnnie football game of the year! Cost: Free for students
What: Rosanne Cash When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Where: Escher Auditorium, CSB Description: Legendary country artist Rosanne Cash, the daughter of Johnny Cash, will kick off this year’s Fine Arts Programming series Cost: $10 for students
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MOVIES TO SEE
“Let’s Be Cops” Showing daily this weekend: 11 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 9:55 p.m. and 12:10 a.m. at Parkwood Cinema. Rated: R “If I Stay” Showing daily this weekend: 11:05 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:05 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. at Parkwood Cinema. Rated: PG-13
“Guardians of the Galaxy” Showing daily this weekend: 10:30 a.m., 1:20 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:05 p.m., 9:55 p.m., 10:55 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. at Parkwood Cinema. Rated: PG-13
CAMPUS COMMOTION
Friday
FagBug Information Booth and Car Showing When: 2-5 p.m. Where: Gorecki Dining and Conference Center, CSB FagBug Movie Showing When: 7 p.m. Where: Gorecki Dining and Conference Center, CSB Every Day Kiera Faber: “NEW WORKS” When: 12-6 p.m. Where: Art Rogers Gallery
SONG OF THE WEEK “SHAKE IT OFF” TAYLOR SWIFT
The Lost Diary of S.C. By Kyle Murray krmurray@csbsju.edu
Kiera Faber’s art exhibit, “The Lost Diary of S.C.,” will be on display through Sept. 26 at the St. John’s Art Building. Her work displays 27 photos, six drawings, sculptures and assorted objects. Faber was a visiting professor at CSB/SJU in the 2013-14 academic year, teaching drawing classes and art aesthetics and culture. She is currently an adjunct professor at the St. Cloud State Art Department. Faber is married to Ben Faber, a SJU psychology professor. The couple has lived in the area for six years. The chance to exhibit her artwork at SJU is something Faber has looked forward to. “I hope they will look at the work and it will stir some type of emotion,” Faber said. “I love hearing what people see in their work. It gives me a new perspective on my own perspective. I think that’s very valuable.”. Faber graduated from the University of Rochester in New York where she earned her undergraduate degree in psychology. She then earned her Master of Fine Arts at the Visual Studies Workshop, Brockport State University of New York. Faber has been practicing art nearly her entire life, since age five. Fa b e r ’s m o t h e r w a s a ceramicist, and working on projects as a child helped to further her interests in art.
Eventually, Faber began taking instruction from a public school teacher who held classes in the ‘Art Barn,’ which had been renovated into a studio. By the time she reached junior year, Faber felt she was not getting enough time to work on her passion in conventional classrooms and began taking private lessons.
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“ I d i d n’ t f e e l l i k e I w a s getting what I wanted from the teachers, so I went to a couple exhibits in my area where I found a couple artists’ work I responded to,” Faber said. “I sought them out to see if they would be interested in forming a relationship.” After graduating from high school, Faber hoped to attend Cooper Union in Manhattan, a school with “incredible prestige.” Her blooming career as an artist was put on hold after she graduated from high school. She was involved in a car accident that took the lives of her aunt, grandma and good friend.
Due to injuries sustained from the accident, Faber took a year and a half to recover from a stroke that has since affected her ability to use her left hand. “I started off going back to art classes one at a time, then completely switched gears,” Faber said. “I decided to pursue psychology and got my undergraduate in that.” Faber’s career in the arts did not stop after the car accident. She has gone on to produce art from many different mediums, most notably, a film project titled “Living O r g a n i c s ,” a s t o p - m o tion animation that received high praise at Queens International Film Festival and has been s h o w n a t G e o r g e Eastman House, the world’s oldest museum dedicated to photography. Faber credits some of the project’s success and ability to have “a life of its own” to the locations it has been screened. Many of its screenings have occurred in countries where English is not the first language, like Germany and Brazil. “Circulation lets you reach a lot of people you wouldn’t ordinarily get to reach,” Faber said. “That’s the great thing about film. It’s so transportable.” Even though her accomplishments have given her name recognition and grants, Faber still has goals set for her future. “I would love to support myself with my work,” Faber said. I’ve
received a lot of grant support which has been wonderful to supplement my income, but I would like to sell more of my work. Just to increase the number of exhibitions and be shown more internationally is something I’m definitely interested in doing.” Faber’s goal is to be able to support herself with her artworksupport that has been supplied by grants in the past. “I pretty much work a ton,” Faber said. “I am always working on evenings and weekends. I guess I would say I am incredibly dedicated to my practice. It takes a lot of time to do what I do. It comes at a sacrifice to other things” Faber had a positive experience at CSB/SJU. “My last year teaching was incredibly rewarding,” Faber said. “I love CSB/SJU students. I saw students make work that I don’t think they felt able to do until they finished it. That brought me a lot of pleasure seeing students create beautiful exquisite work.” Faber is currently working on stereoscopic microscope painting, involving silk drying paint from an extremely fine point paint brush. She hopes to have this project done by December. “Never accepting mediocrity— always strive to do the best you can,” Faber said. “Push yourself beyond what you think you’re capable of accomplishing.”
Humor-scopes By Kyle Murray —Student of Zodiacal Forecast —krmurray@csbsju.edu
Aries: Stay true to your convictions and dietary habits. The upcoming zombie apocalypse will present challenges to your health, but shucking your organic diet would be living a lie. Eat the vegans first. #grassfed Taurus: The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Tired of the second mouse? Either fix the hole in your floor or call the terminator. Make up your mind. This has gone on long enough. Gemini: A spark is all it takes to make a flame. Just be careful where you make that spark. It’s dry this time of year. Cancer: If you’re reading this that means the wormhole is not closed. Find the nearest closet, lock it from the outside and wait five minutes. You will receive further instruction upon completing these steps. Make sure not to forget your cell phone. Leo: If a train is traveling fifty miles per hour from location A, and an airplane is lifting off somewhere in Eastern Europe, where are your parents, young lady? It’s way past your bedtime. Be more mindful of your sleeping habits. Virgo: Before you judge someone, walk a mile in his or her shoes. By that time, he or she will most likely have left their original location. If you can’t say anything nice, isolate yourself far, far away. This is only the beginning of the end of your gossiping habits.
Libra: Be conscious of how you appropriate your time. You have the same amount of hours in a day as the president. Come to think of it, you have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyoncé. Maybe it’s time to set more realistic goals. You’re not Beyoncé or the president. Sorry to break the news to you. Scorpio: If you want to be more anonymous when writing love letters to your crush, you should stop writing your name at the bottom of the letter. Just a thought. Sagittarius: Strike while the iron is hot. Make hay while the sun is shining. These are very old-fashioned sayings. Anyway, you should strive to make your life easier. Butter your toast while it is still warm. Trust me, it helps. Also, you should try and keep the butter near room temperature. Capricorn: You have never, nor will you ever, see yourself how you actually look. Mirrors? Those are reflections. Photos? Just refractions of light digitalized to create a depth of field and color. Life is a lie. Aquarius: If you come to a fork in the road, check your surroundings, pick up the fork and assess its cleanliness. Don’t use it immediately; make sure to wash it first. People might judge you, but hey, free fork. Why not? Pisces: You often get nervous while speaking in public. It’s totally normal. Just imagine your audience is naked. Just be careful not to get aroused.
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Who to know: Jake Lenau The Record’s Sarah Ober chats with Gorecki’s lead cashier By Sarah Ober
seober@csbsju.edu
You may not know the name Jake Lenau off the top of your head, but if you have ever eaten at Gorecki, you may know the man who greets you with a smile and a head of blue and purple hair. Jake Lenau is the lead cashier for CSB Culinary Services, a Johnnie and a testament to perseverance when times get tough.
SO: “What’s your title here at CSB/SJU?” JL: “Lead cashier.” SO: “What does that mean, exactly?” JL: “I take care of the daily deposits with Gorecki, McGlynn’s, Good to Go and O’Connell’s. That also means I’m responsible for training all of their cashier staff. I also take care of the student meal plans and the charging of their
accounts.” SO: “Where did you grow up?” JL: “I grew up in Becker—a small town about a half hour from here.” SO: “When did you leave Becker?” JL: “I actually went to school here for two and a half years. My parents got divorced (when I was young) which is a long story in itself and it did not end well. My family, we actually lived in a trail-
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By Claire DesHotels
cmdeshotels@csbsju.edu
Students at CSB/SJU can be expected to accomplish a lot in 24 hours. Last weekend, roughly 50 students went so far as to create and perform an entire theatrical production in a single day. CSB/SJU’s Theater Department hosted its annual 24Hour Play Festival last Saturday evening at the Gorecki Family Theater in the BAC. Faculty advised students in the process of writing, directing, designing and performing a series of five skits, each eight minutes in length. “Adam Houghton, a professor in the department, in 2004 proposed the idea of students creating a brand new play in 24 hours,” theater professor Mark Hennigs said. “It had a wonderful response, and since then has become a yearly event in the fall.” This year’s production attracted a crowd large enough to require standing room for many audience members. Students entertained them with a variety of plot lines, from comedic elderly book clubs and ‘who done it’ mysteries to tragic tales of loss and heartache. “It’s hard to get into anything really deep in eight minutes, but many of our students did form complex story lines,” Hennigs said. Students who chose to partici-
pate in the festival gathered last Friday to begin the process. The playwrights wrote throughout the night until 8 a.m. Saturday. They then handed each of their scripts over to directors, who guided randomly selected actors for each skit to form a stage-ready show by 9 p.m. “With help from Fine Arts Programming, by the end it looks as if the show has been worked on for weeks on end,” Hennigs said. Despite the short turnaround, students experience a lot within the time frame of the festival. “It gets very stressful. From the moment you get there, it’s nonstop mental processing,” senior director Josh Fike said. Sarah Catcher, a sophomore at CSB and a designer for the festival, agrees that the festival produces a roller coaster of emotions in its participants. “We condense the entire process of other shows into a 24-hour period,” Catcher said. “The range of emotions you feel while putting on a production, initial excitement, analysis, stress, you feel all within 24 hours.” Faculty members are present throughout the process to support students while they write, direct, design sets, lighting, costumes and more. “We are there as advisors. [The students] do everything. They
er court and I was responsible for (funding) my schooling by myself. I got accepted to St. John’s but some personal things happened, I was working two jobs and working here as well as trying to get my school work done to be able to pay the bills, and it just got to the point where I couldn’t handle it. I took a leave for one semester and decided to try again but it just didn’t work out. I had been working at Gorecki on campus and when I left, they had an opening so I applied to work there. I was actually homeless for a year when I was trying to get that figured out. I lived on a couch. I wasn’t making a lot of money and I couldn’t get another job.” SO: “When did you move up to your current position?” JL: “I think this is year number two. I want to say I began in September of 2012. I think altogether I’ve worked here six years if I include my time as a student.” SO: “What do you like about working here?” JL: “Oh my gosh—I love working with the students. It was a little rough at the beginning because there were still a lot of people in school that I knew and it was kind of that progression of asserting myself as a supervisor… but I adore working with all of you guys. I get to watch all of my students grow up and become these beautiful, powerful people. I frequently cry at graduation. And the people I work with in my department—especially since I had such a rough time for a while there—they became like a second family to me. I love all of them to death. I don’t think the people and the students here realize how truly impactful the tiniest kindnesses that you give people every day. When everything seems so dark and you feel like you can’t escape your own life, it’s like a big shining light.”
SO: “Tell me about your life outside of work. How do you enjoy spending your time?” JL: “I’m just a big geek. I play way too many video games, I read a lot. I spend a lot of time with my cats. I was never a big cat person and one of my students actually convinced me one day to call someone who had worked at St. Ben’s to adopt one of her cats and now I love my cats.” SO: “Tell me about your hair. It’s ever-changing, is it not?” JL: “Oh it is. Because of the divorce, I didn’t get much of a childhood. I didn’t get any sort of rebel stage because I had to be the grown-up in our life. So once I got to college I started to get a little more fickle about my appearance. I’ve made a lot of rash decisions about my appearance, like I had three piercings at one point. They were all just because we were out one day and my sister would say ‘Wanna go get something pierced today?’ and I’d say ‘Yeah, OK!’ So the same thing with the hair, I saw something a picture on the internet and thought ‘Yeah, I could do that.’” SO: “How often do you change it?” JL: “Like every few months. I don’t think I’ve ever had the same hairstyle twice in my life. It drives me nuts! I get bored. Free spirits change the world.” SO: “If you had one piece of advice to the CSB/SJU student body, what would it be?” JL: “Make mistakes. I have made so many mistakes and done so much crazy stuff in my life and I would not give away all of the tragedy, all of the smiles, or the laughs for anything—it makes you who you are. A calm sea never made a skilled sailor.”
Annual theater festival draws large crowd, is deemed a success own it,” Hennigs said. The festival participants consisted of a variety of students, including various majors and class standings. “It’s a fantastic way to meet the faculty, staff and students of the department and get a taste of what it looks like,” Catcher said. “It shows off how welcoming our community is.”
T he Drama C lub hosts a second 24-Hour Play Festival in the spring semester, which is put on without faculty advisors. “It’s a great ice breaker for students. We invite anyone to participate, no matter what level of expertise they have,” Hennigs said. For more information about t h e T h e a t e r D e p a r t m e n t ’s u p c o m i n g s h o w s
and how to become involved, students are invited to a meet-and-greet event today, Sept. 5, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Colman Theater in the BAC. Faculty and students from the department will present upcoming productions and department information for students looking to participate.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SARAH CATCHER
Cast from left to right: Nina Ricci, Beth Cassidy, Laura Ricci, Sarah Catcher, Karen Mize, Grace Cardinal and Leah Ellman
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Fine Arts Programming presents Rosanne Cash Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash, will kick off the Fine Arts Series 2014-15 season By Jessie Alkire
jmalkire@csbsju.edu
Musician Rosanne Cash is bringing her eclectic mix of country, blues and rock to St. Ben’s Saturday, Sept. 6. The concert begins at 7:30 PM at Escher Auditorium. This is an FAE approved event and student tickets are $10. The daughter of musical icon Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash has been active in the music industry for over 30 years. While she is widely considered a country artist, Cash draws on a variety of genres, creating a unique sound that has evolved over time. With 13 albums, a Grammy win
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ets as players graduate. Thune’s jacket was passed on to senior Bobby Thomas, who then sent it to Australia to be with Mitch after receiving news of his diagnosis. Thune’s mother then returned the jacket to Thomas after Thune’s death. “Getting a blue jacket ensures you a place of authority and makes you a role model for the team,” Thomas said. “Mitch happened to pass his down to me. You become part of the jacket’s legacy when
and 12 Grammy nominations, and over 20 top country singles, Cash is an artist who continues to reach new levels of success. Cash most recently released an album this year entitled “The River and the Thread.” Its thought-provoking songs explore Cash’s connection to the American South. “Rosanne is an engaging and intelligent performer who develops an easy rapport with her audiences,” Leslie Hanlon, Director of Fundraising and Marketing for Fine Arts Programming, said. “We like celebrating the opening of a new performing arts season with a bang, and Rosanne is sure to deliver that.”
CSB/SJU is able to hos t respected performers such as Cash thanks to Fine Arts Programming. Executive Director of Fine Arts Programming, Brian Jose, attends two booking conferences annually. At these conferences Jose is able to view a variety of artist showcases and meet with managers. On campus, Fine Arts Programming staff work with faculty and the community to explore learning goals and themes. The artists who best meet these needs are then chosen and booked 12 to 18 months in advance. “The best part of planning is when an artist you expect to say no actually says yes,” Hanlon said. Fundraising for Cash’s perfor-
mance began in January 2014. The money raised included grants, corporate sponsorships and individual donations. In addition to performances, many of the artists who perform as a part of the Fine Arts Series do work off-stage as well. Many artists in the past have held workshops with students, worked with community partners, and given free concerts to veterans. The Fine Arts Series bring performers of a similar scope annually. In the past, CSB/SJU has presented Kathy Mattea, David Sedaris, Keb’ Mo, and the Wailin’ Jennys. Student tickets to every Fine Arts Series show are $10. This
allows students to see world-class performers like Cash for a much lower price and explore different types of performances. Through performances like Cash’s, Fine Arts Programming hopes to bring great entertainment as well as an insight to different experiences. “ That’s what the arts do,” Hanlon said. “They entertain at the same time that they broaden or challenge our world view. They give us something to think about, to ponder and be curious.” This event is expect to sell out quickly purchase tickets by visiting the box office at the BAC or online at the Fine Arts Programming website.
PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY SHARON JOHNSON AND RANDY BAUER
Thune attending rugby nationals both as a player in 2013 and a spectator in 2014.
you receive it, and I am honored to share my legacy with Mitch.” And according to friends and family, that’s the way Thune would have preferred it. “Mitch would want his jacket to live on,” Cowan said. “Someone said something about burying him with it, but that would piss Mitch off to no end if that was the end of his jacket.” During the course of his treatment, Thune was released from the hospital for one week in order to watch the SJU rugby
team compete to defend their national title in Glendale, Colorado in April 2014. He managed to surprise the team, and they did in fact come away with another national title—this one in honor of Thune. “He had passion and love for the game and the club,” Tony Bauer, ‘14, said. “As president he had to go in front of the head of SJU and fight to keep the club around. As a captain and player he wore the red and blue stripes with so much pride.”
On July 2, Thune received a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately complications do have the potential to arise after a transplant, and Thune returned to the hospital on Aug. 19 with a fever and fluid in his lungs. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, but his immune system was unable to fight off the infection and he passed away on Aug. 22. “I am a healthcare professional and death is not new to me,” Sophia Nolan, ‘13, said. “But nothing can prepare you for the passing of one of your best friends, who only a week before, you were laughing with. I have wonderful memories of visiting him during his last month of life. No matter how awful he was feeling, Mitch still always welcomed friends and laughter.” Memories of Thune range widely, but most include his care-free, somewhat sassy attitude. One such memory was when the St. John’s rugby team decided to run a half marathon during their preseason. Thune realized he had to work the day it was scheduled, so instead, he ran as head coach Tammy Cowan marked the course. “He wasn’t known for his speed by any stretch of the imagination although he always trained hard,” Cowan said. “It was the first time marking the course so he ran about two miles longer than anybody else did. He was so mad. He never let me forget it and he brought it up all the time.” Quinn met Thune the first week of rugby practice and played his first game the following week. “Tammy (Cowan) put me in, and I happened to go on a break-
away,” Quinn said. “I see this big guy on the sidelines and he’s yelling ‘Turbo ginger, go turbo ginger!’ He actually gave me my nickname freshman year. He crept into my life very quickly.” Bauer also met Thune at a rugby practice, when they both wore their rival high school team’s football shirts – neither thought they would become best friends. “After that practice we both called our parents and told them about each other and how we didn’t think we would be friends,” Bauer said. “Within two weeks, we were friends using our high school rivalry to fuel our bantering relationship.” Thune seemed to have a similar effect on most people whose paths he crossed. “I didn’t have to see Mitch every day to know that he was a brother figure in my life,” Nolan said. “He was going to be a groomsman in my future wedding. He was a tough guy who never acted like he liked to be hugged, but I always hugged him, and he always accepted it with loving arms.” Mike McElroy, a previous SJU rugby player and current assistant coach, learned to coach through teaching Thune the ins and outs of his position. “He made it easy,” McElroy said. “It went from me trying to teach him things to us working out problems together. Something would happen and he would come to sideline and we would try to figure out how to fix it. When it worked out he would look over and laugh and run back over to the play. He was crafty and he knew it. That look is one of my favorite memories.”
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OPINION
Editor Bridget Barry bnbarry@csbsju.edu
Valarie Kaur: What keeps you up at night?
O n We d n e s d a y, S e p t . 3 , Valarie Kaur came to our campuses. This woman, nearly 35, married, six months pregnant, a graduate of Stanford, Harvard, Yale Law School, a documentary filmmaker and founder of Groundswell came to our community to discuss how to walk a life of meaning; how to choose a life of meaning over a life of comfort. Earlier that same day, four Bennies, including myself, had the opportunity to talk with her over lunch. She asked us the question
us up at night. With all of these thoughts one can be overwhelmed and loose sight of finding, and living, that life of meaning. At her evening talk, Valarie touched on these same key points.
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Tonight, go to bed and instead of staying awake in worry, wake up tomorrow morning and take up your call to be courageous. -Diana Elhard, CSB Junior
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dkelhard@csbsju.edu
in the title of the article: What keeps you up at night? This incredibly intelligent, successful woman was highly interested in our personal answers to this question. I’d like you to think about this question. Whether you are a firstyear, sophomore, junior, senior, staff/faculty member, we all have thoughts and societal obligations that follow us throughout the day. For some reading this, that is your thesis, for others maybe you miss home or are having a tough time returning from abroad —or having a tough time deciding to go abroad. We all have exams and worries and commitments. At lunch, Valarie shared with us that she too is still kept up at night by similar thoughts. These everyday worries will persist; pressures to give in and live the seemingly good life of comfort do not go away. As an expecting mother, she worries about how to raise a child while paying off student loans on an activist’s income. We all have the same societal pressures keeping
Though she did not give a solid, perfect answer, she forced us to ask ourselves the right questions. She forced us, as students, faculty, members of religious life and community members of St. Joe to ask ourselves what it means to live a life of meaning over comfort. She asked us to take up the costs that come with being coura-
geous and be the positive difference in our homes, classrooms, community and world. She openly, readily admitted that this is not easy, that the worries of everyday life come (honestly) just about every day. However, she also left us with the parting promise; “…it will be worth it.” Valarie is an outstanding women and a brilliant speaker. She has a way of reaching out to her audience, and I think she would credit her storytelling as the means to implanting her message so easily within each of our minds. She asked us a question, “What keeps you up at night?” and she genuinely cared about our answers. She wants us to know those questions do not go away, and that she, herself, is still searching for the meaning of life. Tonight, go to bed, and instead of staying awake in worry, wake up tomorrow morning, and take up your call to be courageous.
This is the opinion of Diana Elhard, a CSB junior
The difference between tolorance and acceptance Critiquing our muddled understanding of ‘Coexist”
Tolerance and acceptance are two different things. Tolerating views and behaviors is what we should be aiming for as a society— actually, scratch that: we live in a tolerant society. That is precisely the difference between the United States and other countries: we tolerate each other, we agree to disagree. Nobody has to like anybody or anything. You don’t have to accept the choices and beliefs of another person; however, you do have to tolerate your differences. In our country and abroad, there are and always will be isolated incidents of violence, hate speech and general disregard for the personhood of others, but these are actually a product of forced acceptance. I believe the difference between tolerance and acceptance needs to
person is in fact practicing tolerance. You don’t have to like them, nor do they have to like you—it’s a crude sort of peacefulness, but anything more than that and you’re expecting too much.
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By Kyle Murray
krmurray@csbsju.edu
be addressed. Our society has gotten to a point of political correctness (PCness) where the far left expects others to not just tolerate, but accept their views. One major example of acceptance versus tolerance is relatively easy to spot: same-sex marriage. Just because a person opposes the idea and practice of same-sex marriage does not mean he or she is a bigot, it means there is an irreconcilable difference between beliefs—beliefs held in deeply rooted convictions that may not be understandable to others. As a society, we have to be OK with knowing we may not be able to change someone’s mind. We have to be tolerant, but we don’t have to be anything more than that. Forgoing tolerance for acceptance seems to be why the word ‘bigot’ gets thrown around so often. Consider this concept for a moment: is this ‘bigot’ who rejects beliefs of others causing physical harm to those in disagreement, or openly preaching hatred? Or wait… is it simply the fact that they won’t accept your ideas and beliefs that makes that person a bigot? Well they may not be doing what you want them to; they may not accept your ideas, but that
Problems arise when acceptance is used synonymously with tolerance. Take, for example, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This group is beheading Christians and journalists because the victims refuse to conform to radical Muslim ideas. These beheadings and murders occur because ISIS demands acceptance rather than tolerance of their beliefs. They cannot simply agree to disagree—violence and forced acceptance are the end result.
To those who preach acceptance take for granted what it means to be tolerant. Consider how well you actually have it here in the United States. I hear about it on campus, see it in the news, read about it, and see it in “COEXIST” bumper stickers on the freeway. Aside from that fact that these “COEXIST” bumper stickers do little more than give off a ‘holier than thou’ vibe, they are actually my point in case. Those who sport ‘coexist’ bumper stickers, you might as well put an American flag magnet on the back of your car. Coexistence is what we are, it’s what we do. We are all different and we know it. You might disagree with my views as a journalist, or my views as a Catholic. You don’t have to like them, but the need for tolerance still applies. Maybe you still don’t think that’s enough “coexistence” for a good society. My advice is this: drive yourself around in the Middle East with your bumper sticker and see the differences of tolerance and acceptance firsthand. If you don’t love it, leave it. USA. This is the opinion of Kyle Murray, an SJU senior
The contemporary case for pragmatism
By Ben Hutterer
bghutterer@csbsju.edu
In the infant years of this country, George Washington effectively led the country through enormously difficult challenges while keeping excessive party alignments at bay. He certainly was not blind to the growing tensions between DemocraticRepublicans and Federalists but was able to use his prowess and
reputation to ensure that the new union would not immediately deteriorate into factious chaos. In his farewell address, he pleaded with his citizens to subordinate their narrow interests to the larger cause when he was gone. This message still holds true today and is absolutely vital in leading this country through the daunting challenges that we now face. Public admiration of those who fall under the definition of a “centrist” must be strengthened in order to create an environment which encourages dialogue and progress over battle lines and gridlock. To many, the terms “moderate” and “centrist” are synonymous with a “stray from conviction” or “weak ideology.” The notion that these lawmakers are weak could not be further from the truth.
Moderates remain true to their roots, but they are unwilling to allow ideology to prevent proper governance. Pragmatism is favored over gridlock, and obstinacy does not become the end-all solution. However, centrist lawmakers find themselves trapped in the crossfire of both sides. The party base accuses them of selling out to the enemy while the opposing side sees an opportunity to unseat a vulnerable candidate. A lawmaker who has the courage to face both is difficult to find but essential for progress. The manner in which our first leader conducted himself almost seems prophetic in showing a proper approach to surmounting the major obstacles currently facing our nation. Issues facing the next generation will not be solved with a “pure” ideology just as they
were not solved with a “pure” ideology in the late 1700s. This generation is faced with growing environmental issues, mitigating the effects of a growing national debt, providing affordable, quality, healthcare and maintaining the vitality of the middle class in a changing economy. We have to enter a productive dialogue, find areas of compromise and look beyond short-term interests if we are to be successful in navigating through this complex world.
This is the opinion of Ben Hutterer, an SJU senior
Bring Americana band to campus
By Mark Mack
mamack@csbsju.edu
This summer I attended numerous concerts, but the American Scarecrows Yesteryear album release party was one that stuck out the most and left a lasting impression. I have seen the Minneapolis Folk Rock/Americana band before in December of 2012, but this most recent performance showed that they have evolved as a band since their debut album, 2011’s Keep Your Devils Around (both albums on Spotify). Their sound has not changed, but their live performance and songwriting ability has increased greatly. I think that my fellow students of CSB/SJU would not only enjoy American Scarecrows’ music, but they would be a great addition to our campus performances. Folk Rock is just that: the fusion of folk music and rock music. Not only are American Scarecrows masters of their genre, they also throw in an Americana sound to their music. For those of you who have no clue what I am talking about, the American Music Association (AMA) defines Americana as, “contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, rootsrock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres upon which it may draw. While acoustic instruments are often present and vital, Americana also often uses a full electric band.” In a short survey I did independently last semester, I found that the biggest music genre on campus was by far country followed by R&B/rap and pop music. Their ability to have the folk Americana sound while still being a rock band is unprecedented in my years of music exploration. For this main reason, American Scarecrows would easily find a lot of new fans in the CSB/SJU community. Not only is their music something that students can get behind, but their live shows are where American Scarecrows really shine. They keep their folky Americana sound, but they turn their amps up to eleven and rock out. Their performance would bring the rock and country communities together on campus for a shared experience hard rockers, like myself, would enjoy just as much as country fans. At 14 Pines last year, we had The Mowgli’s perform, and much like them, American Scarecrows put on a great show while still being grateful that they have a loyal fan base. They talk with the crowd, and by mid-set, newbies to the band are just as into it as the die-hard fans are. I think the CSB/SJU communities should embrace American Scarecrows, and invite them to come prove that they are the real deal. This is the opinion of Mack Mack, an SJU junior
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EDITORIAL
Editor Bridget Barry bnbarry@csbsju.edu
Thank you, -The Record staff GRAPHIC BY MICHAEL SWEARINGEN
OUR VIEW
The Record thanks John Kinney for his past contributions “Our view” is prepared by the Executive board and should be considered the institutional voice of The Record Beth Leipholtz Editor-in-Chief emleipholtz@csbsju.edu Tierney Chlan Managing Editor tmchlan@csbsju.edu
SJU senior John Kinney was a consistent presence in The Record office last spring. He would wander in at some point on Wednesdays during production, plop down on the couch with his laptop and half-written story and start asking questions about his writing. He always had the questions, no matter how many stories he had written—he always wanted to be better than he had been the week before. John contributed to this publication often and was a talented, thorough writer. More than that, he was a positive presence for those who were lucky enough to cross paths with him. When John
died Aug. 28, The Record lost a valuable staff member, the CSB/ SJU campuses lost a Johnnie, a family lost a son and brother and many lost a friend. John put forth more effort than necessary to be the best he could possibly be. Just as he went above and beyond expectations, the CSB/SJU community is doing the same in the wake of his death. Suffering a loss is never simple and never becomes less devastating, but to see a community pull together to support one another is an incredible thing. At CSB/ SJU, we are lucky to be a part of campuses where such a community is present.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK What was your favorite part of orientation?
Haley Kiefer First-year
Luke Marlenee First-year
Anne Johnson First-year
“Meeting a lot of new people through my orientation group and all the different activities.”
“Meeting all the new freshmen.”
“Combining our Bennie and Johnnie groups and having a grand ole time.”
Kyle Munshower First-year
Maria Paulsen First-year
Christian Cancino First-year
“Listening to Bob Bell speak at the St. John’s Welcoming dinner.”
“My favorite part was the Bennie dinner with the all the candles.”
“Hanging out with my orientation group and our awesome OL.”
At 9 p.m. the night of John’s death, an impromptu memorial service was held at the St. John’s Abbey with about 400 people in attendance. Counseling services were made available for students seeking support. Rev. Ian Dommer and Counseling and Health Promotions Director Mike Ewing attended classes John had been enrolled in this semester. A school vehicle was offered to students wishing to attend the funeral. The outreach was undeniable and as comforting as anything can be in a situation such as this. We at The Record mourn the loss of an immensely talented staff member, someone whose writing
played a role in making sense of the CSB/SJU community. With this loss, we are left with one less person to make our campuses whole. But more than the loss of a staffer, we mourn the loss of an incredible human being and friend. It is difficult to make sense of a death, especially on paper, but our hope is that this issue honors John’s memory and brings a sense of comfort to his loved ones. Moving forward is bound to be difficult, but we need to remember to lean on one another and take advantage of the services our schools are offering. We are lucky that community truly means something at CSB/SJU.
READER’S LETTER Dear Editor, The crew of First Year Forward wanted to share the reasons they hopped on board: “Because Johnnies help Johnnies.” -Adam Reznick “Because I’ve been there too.” –Hannah Kooima “Because everyone should feel like they have someone they can confide in.” –Jon Litchy “Because I enjoy meeting new people and listening to their stories.” –Austin Mack “Because I want to give back to the community that has been good to me.” –Pat DeWitt “Because everyone should feel at home here.” –Collin Berg “Because the first year at college can be tough, but it shouldn’t have to be.” – Shannon Murphy. “Because I believe in fostering the growth of first year students.” –Michael Giebel “Because I was empowered by the generosity and guidance that was given to me as a first year student; I wish to give back.” –Sarah Berry “Because I had an older brother to walk me through freshman
year and I’d like to do that for someone.” –Mike Fadden “Because I want to help first years find their place in our CSB/ SJU community.” –Molly Evavold “Because I want first years to know they MATTER and can do anything they set their mind to.” –Anna Pohlad “Because we’ve all been there and I want to show first-years why St. Ben’s is my home.” –Taylor DeMets “Because freshman year doesn’t have to be scary.” –Abby Hylla “Because first year shouldn’t have to be scary or difficult, but exciting and a time to discover who you want to be.” –Gina Santella “Because I had an older cousin at CSB/SJU when I was a firstyear who helped me through the struggles of figuring out college. Now I’d like to help and do as he did for me.” –Ian Fritz There is still space on board within the FYF for members of the class of 2018. Please join us. Sincerely, The Crew of First Year Forward
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SPORTS
Editors Louis Hennessy • Emily McGrath lkhennessy@csbsju.edu • efmcgrath@csbsju.edu
Blazers voted preseason favorites CSB soccer looking to repeat as MIAC champions for third time in four years
Show me the Mo’ne
By Louis Hennessy
lkhennessy@csbsju.edu
PHOTO COURTESY OF CSB BLAZER SOCCER FACEBOOK PAGE
Junior Grace Vaughan (9) is one of eight returning upperclassmen who are looking to contribute to the Blazer soccer dynasty in 2014. With nine goals last season, Vaughan is expected to add to that total as she assumes a leading role on the team.
efmcgrath@csbsju.edu
Over the past three years, the Blazer Soccer team has become well-acquainted with success. The team has grown into a fiercely strong competitor, sweeping the MIAC regular and postseason titles twice in the last three years. This year should be no different for the talented team. The Blazers were picked by coaches around the MIAC to win the Conference title this season. In the preseason coaches’ poll, the Blazers received 115 points and 6 out of 12 possible first place votes to beat out Macalester for first place. In the 2013 season, Head coach Steven Kimball was named the league’s coach-of-the-year and will return for his sixth year as coach in the 2014 season. He coached the Blazers to a seven game
winning streak last season and ultimately led to them being ranked No. 15 in the nation. The Blazer Soccer team made it to the first round of NCAA Division III Tournament. They fell to Loras College but plan to continue the success of last season this year. “We don’ t need to change
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If they play even close to what they are capable of, it will be an exciting season, -Steven Kimball Head Coach
anything from what we’ve done in the past,” Kimball said. “It’s just very important to establish the standards of Blazer soccer that we have had in place for years.” If their record continues, this will be the Blazer’s 26th straight
winning season. With each year the team changes. Seniors leave and new first-years enter the mix. This past year was no exception with the Blazers losing four players. While the Blazers may have lost several seniors they are still looking as strong as ever. In the 2014 NCAA Division III BenetRank Preview, CSB was ranked No. 14. Several of the players nominated for All-MIAC accolades will return this year to give the Blazers a competitive edge. “We have lots of talented young players that have worked tremendously hard through the offseason returning this year,” Kimball said. “I’m confident that they will find a way to continue doing what the seniors did for us last year and also find ways they can put their own twist on things.” The players and coaching-staff have worked tirelessly to build off of the strong foundation of
previous years. As a team the Blazers are coming together and playing like a cohesive unit. “If they play even close to what they are capable of, it will be an exciting season,” Kimball said. The hard work and dedication has already become apparent in the early season. After falling to Whitman College (0-1) on Aug. 27, the Blazers really showed what they were made of on Saturday, Aug. 30. Senior goalie Megan Favorite kept the game scoreless until junior forward, Aly Hoffman, scored the Blazer’s lone goal in the 49th minute of play against Whitworth College. That win marked the first of hopefully many wins for the Blazers this season. The Blazers take on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at 2 p.m., Sept. 6, at Eau Claire.
CSB cross-country hits the ground running Blazers defeat St. Catherine’s University, credit team chemistry as key ingredient to success
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Senior Dayna Johnson leads the tight-knit group in a daily team excercise around the St. John’s Arboretum
By Zach Brown
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Less than one year removed from a third place finish at the M I AC c h a m p i o n s h i p s , t h e Blazers hit the ground running to start the season with a strong meet against St. Catherine’s University last weekend. The Blazers (ranked No. 5 in the region and No. 35 in the nation) swept the top 12 spots in a very wet season opener in St. Paul, Minnesota. Returning All-MIAC senior Manon Gammon-Deering took first in the 4K race with a time of 15:12.15.
“I was really pleased to see how we finished. Our packs were really tight—which shows our depth,” Gammon-Deering said. “I’m excited to see what we can do.” Depth has helped lead the Blazers to much success over the past couple seasons. Head coach Robin Balder-Lanoue, in her 18th season as head coach, believes the deep roster could help propel her team to the top of the conference. “I feel like our depth is moving up—which is what we needed to do in races,” Balder-Lanoue said. “We can go from being a good team—top conference contender—to being at that next level—
the national level.” The Blazer roster has a good mix of runners for this year, led by a strong core of upperclassmen. Senior Bailey Drewes took second against St. Catherine’s and was All-MIAC in 2011. Senior Jenna O’Donnell was all-MIAC honorable mention last season as well as the team’s most improved runner. Juniors Kiley Green and Cathleen Gross, both returning from injuries last season, also add speed to the roster (Gross was All-MIAC in 2012). Other runners looking strong to start the season include first-years Brooke Rasmussen and Olivia Dengel.
“We have extreme packs when we run. Lots of times there will be five or six Blazers all together,” Green said. “(We) have our teammates with us, and it’s pretty intimidating to other teams, too.” The Blazer cross country team also has a reputation for being one of the closest communities on campus, which has helped strengthen the team over the years. It is not uncommon to find groups of runners anywhere you go on campus. “We all have the same love for running,” Green said. “In our sport we will run 13 miles with each other and just get to know each other extremely well. It’s just constant talking,” That socializiation becomes key for building lasting relationships among teammates. “Part of it is the nature of cross country—everyone is on the start line together,” said Balder-Lanoue. “Everybody gets to race together, everybody gets to experience the same thing.” The Blazers return to competition next Saturday as they travel to Luther College in Iowa for an invitational. Other important meets on the schedule for the Blazers include the Colorado College invite on Sept. 20 and the MIAC Championships on Nov. 1. Conference rivals Carleton and St. Olaf enter the season ranked first and second in the region respectively and have dominated the top two conference spots in recent years. “We need to keep the championship attitude,” GammonDeering said. “We can’t rule ourselves out of anything.”
I am sick of hearing jokes about the WNBA. I am sick of seeing guys wear t-shirts that say “Cool story babe, now make me a sandwich…” I am sick of seeing the statistics on the disproportionality in female and male sports’ coverage in news programs. And I am sick to my stomach thinking that women feel excluded from the sport atmosphere in 2014. Seeing such extensive coverage on Mo’ne Davis, this year’s Little League World Series phenomenon, was a much-needed breath of fresh air. After all, she pitched a complete game shutout at the highest level available to her and led her team all the way to the national quarterfinals. That warrants a lot of nationwide attention, and even more respect from sports fans everywhere. Those with the audacity to say that it is simply a publicity stunt for ESPN to give so much attention to a 13-year-old girl should check the numbers. Davis is something special. The stud pitcher arms herself with a fastball that touches 72 mph, the effect of which would resemble a full-grown adult throwing a ball 95 mph. That is awfully impressive, not just for a female player, but for humans in general. Her raw talent not only raised her own fame exponentially, but that of her sport as a whole. In her team’s final game of the tournament, 34,000 fans packed the hosting stadium with over five million watching on TV, according to Sports Media Watch. By comparison, the average MLB game brings in an average of about 27,500 fans. But is all of this attention being paid simply because Davis is a female in a sport and an entire industry that is theoretically built for men? Well if that is the case, why is far less coverage on Kayla Roncin, another 13-year-old young woman in the Little League World Series? The fact is Davis dominated Sports Center on a nightly basis in August because of her likeability, her flair, her determination and, most importantly, her absolutely filthy fastball. Not because she lacks a Y chromosome. Not because she is some glitch in the athletic system. Not because there was nothing else to talk about in the sporting stratosphere. She earned it. Like any other athlete that is recognized for their accomplishments, Mo’ne Davis practiced and polished her athletic gift to the point where she conquered the competition. I should not even have to defend her like this. Frankly, I am relieved that she has been showered with honors over the past few weeks. From being the youngest athlete ever to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated to throwing out the honorary first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, I hope that Davis is gladly soaking it all in. Is she a surefire future major leaguer? Of course not. But people should stop saying that she is only on the news because she is female, because honestly I am sick of it. This is the opinion of Louis Hennessy, an SJU senior.
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SJU Football
“We have that Shut-Down Attitude” One-time rivals have turned into a premier highlight of the Johnnie football defense
DANIEL BEIRNE • dlbeirne@csbsju.edu Left to right: Sophomore Garrett Ackerman, first-year Matt Hobby and juniors Trevor Warner, and Randy Perez have left California to come to Minnesota and continue their football careers at St. Johns University. All four play in secondary defensive positions and are putting old rivalries aside to play as teammates.
By Henry Dorgan
was all that separated these three Johnnie defensive backs from each other in their home state.
In the past, football featured more designed-style running plays, with football jargon like “triple option,” “wishbone formation” and “fullback.” The game has evolved to feature passheavy and no-huddle offenses. Finding a good secondary to shut down these types of systems is difficult, but St. John’s football seems to have no problem doing that. The Johnnies’ coaching staff have found a new pipeline for recruits: Southern California. This area has been the source of junior defensive backs Trevor Warner, and Randy Perez, sophomore Garrett Ackermam and first-year Matt Hobby. In fact, a brief 15 minute drive
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We bring straight athleticism to the table. -Randy Perez SJU Junior defensive back
For all three of them, the culture shock emerged immediately. Last year’s season featured numerous rainy games, and the winter was one of the coldest in Minnesota history, which was a huge change for the Californians. “Being from California, playing in 20 degrees was quite the shock, but we have to suck it up,” Ackerman said.
Perez, who transferred to St. John’s this fall after spending two years at Western New Mexico University, has never experienced a true Minnesota winter. “I can only imagine what winter here has to offer,” Perez said. “I’m not excited for it.” It is not just the scenery that distinguishes Minnesota from California; the style of play is also very different. “The California schools run fast paced spread offenses,” Warner said. “Playing against that type of offense in high school prepared me for playing football over here, where the offenses are slower paced.” Warner and Perez went to Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, California and they are used to playing with each other. “Trevor made it super easy to
acclimate to SJU,” Perez said. “We have played together since our freshman year of high school, so we’ve become best friends. Any time you have a brotherhood like ours on the field at the same time, the result will be great.” Ackerman and Hobby went to Great Oak High School in Temecula, Calif., and Warner and Perez love to mention the rivalry between their high schools. “We always beat up on (their) team,” Warner said. Warner, Ackerman and Perez have high expectations of themselves this year, even with the graduation of All Conference safety Darryl Williams. “Our secondary lost a great leader in Darryl,” Warner said. “He led our defense vocally and physically.” Because of Warner’s seniority
and experience, the secondary will not miss a beat when it comes to leadership. “I’ve always been a leader and fulfilling that role on this defense won’t be hard at all,” Warner said. “I have a really good understanding of our system and schemes.” When you combine the experience, physicality and football IQ that Warner, Ackerman and Perez possess, it leads to an entertaining and impressive brand of football for the Johnnies. They all agreed that their biggest strength as a secondary unit is their attitude and athletic ability. “We lock everything down,” Ackerman said. Perez took that idea further. “We bring straight athleticism to the table.”
Fasching expects improvement from last season Health and added depth are crucial to season’s success
PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS The Johnnies went 7-3 in Fasching’s first year as head football coach.
By Henry Dorgan
hwdorgan@csbsju.edu
St. John’s football had its fair share of ups and downs last season. Overall, head coach Gary Fasching led the team to a 7-3 record in his first season.
Volleyball
Football
Last Game Opponent: Northwestern L 2-3 (27-20, 25-20, 22-20, 28-30, 7-15) Aug. 30 Up Next Who: Saint Scholastica When: 3 p.m., Sept. 6 Where: Duluth, Minnesota
MIAC Standings Hamline Bethel Carleton Saint Mary’s St. Catherine Macalaster Augsburg Gustavus St. Ben’s St. Olaf St. Thomas Concordia
MIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
The Johnnies went to St. Thomas and happily upset the No. 2 ranked Tommies by a score of 20-18. But after the victory over the Tommies, the Johnnies went 4-3, with losses to Concordia-Moorhead, St. Olaf and Bethel. “After the St. Thomas game, we
Overall 4-0 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 1-3 1-2
CSB Soccer
Up Next Who: UW-River Falls When: 1 p.m., Sept. 6 Where: Collegeville, Minnesota
MIAC Standings MIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Last Game Opponent: Simpson College Win 1-0 Aug. 31
Up Next Who: UW-Eau Clair When: 1 p.m., Sept. 6 Where: Eau Clair, Wisconsin
MIAC Standings MIAC Augsburg 0-0 Concordia 0-0 Hamline 0-0 Macalaster 0-0 St. Mary’s 0-0 Carleton 0-0 St. Ben’s 0-0 St. Thomas 0-0 Bethel 0-0 St. Olaf 0-0 Gustavus 0-0 St. Catherine 0-0
Sura will be our main ball carrier, but we also have lots of depth at running back.” The offensive line took a huge hit, losing 4 of the 5 linemen to graduation. “Losing so many offensive linemen is tough, but all of our (remaining) linemen got stronger and faster this offseason,” Fasching said. “We’ve given them a lot of reps in the offseason, and they’ll be ready to go.” On the bright side, the Johnnies have 8 of their 11 starters on defense returning this fall. “We improved the most on defense this offseason, and I give credit to our defensive coaches Jerry Haugen, Brandon Novak and Damien Dumonceaux,” Faching said. “Defense will be one of our biggest strengths this year.” The wide receivers are another strongpoint for the Johnnies. Senior Rob Voshell, junior Josh
SJU Soccer
Last Game Opponent: Whitworth Win 1-0 Aug. 28
Last Game N/A
Augsburg Bethel Carleton Concordia Gustavus Hamline St. John’s St. Olaf St. Thomas
had a number of injuries throughout our team,” Fasching said. “I never questioned the effort of our team.” The season was also filled with uncertainty regarding the position of quarterback, with junior Nick Martin being sidelined due to a shoulder injury, and nowgraduated Connor Bruns taking his place. “Nick has played well this fall after his shoulder surgery and will start against Wisconsin RiverFalls,” Fasching said. “That being said, senior Johnny Benson took a lot of snaps with the starters last spring, and he will be playing some series as well.” The Johnnies also lost standout running back Jakob Certeza after he graduated in 2014. “You never want to lose players, especially a guy like Jakob, but we have talented backs. Fasching said. “(Junior) Sam
Overall 3-0 2-0 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-1-2 0-1 0-2 1-1
Bungum and the emergence of sophomore Evan Clark will surely be a threat to opposing defenses this season. Bungum was the leader in receiving yards for the Johnnies in 2013, with Voshell right behind him. Clark ran the fastest 40-yard dash time on the entire team, clocking in at a blazing 4.34 seconds. Fa s c h i n g a n d t h e Jo h n nies are excited to begin their season against the University of Wisconsin River Falls at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 6th at Clemens Stadium. They will then travel to the University of Wisconsin EauClaire on Sept. 13. T h e Jo h n n i e s w i l l b e g i n conference play against Concordia-Moorhead at 1 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 20 at Clemens Stadium.
CSB & SJU Cross Country SJU
Last Meet N/A
Up Next Who: North Park University When: 12 p.m., Sept. 6 Where: Mequon, Wisconsin
Up Next Event: Lutehr College Invitational When: 11:50 a.m., Sept. 13 Where: Decorah, Iowa
MIAC Standings
CSB
St. John’s Carleton St. Olaf Hamline Bethel Gustavus Macalaster St. Thomas St. Mary’s Augsburg Concordia
MIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-0-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 0-2
Last Meet Event: St. Catherine University 1st of 2 Aug. 29 Up Next Event: Luther College Invitational When: 11:20 a.m., Sept. 13 Where: Decorah, Iowa