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papyri scrolls ABBY CARPENTER STAFF WRITER

MEET YOUR PRESIDENT. Paula Carlson and husband Thomas Schattauer (right) met members of the Luther Aaron Lurth / Photo Bureau

ANNA JEIDE STAFF WRITER The Luther College Board of Regents held a telephone conference on Friday, Feb. 28 to elect Paula Carlson as the college’s 10th president. The board unanimously recommended Carlson for the position.

“Dr. Carlson’s broad academic credentials, extensive experience in strategic visioning, proven track record leading innovative initiatives and close collaboration across broad constituents in a liberal arts college community make her an ideal fit to lead Luther’s future as a residential college of the church,” Regents Board Member Wendy Davidson (‘92) said.

Carlson visited Luther on Thursday, Feb. 27 to tour campus and meet with various faculty and department heads. As part of her visit, members of the Luther community were invited to

an informal gathering in Peace Dining Room during shadow block to meet Carlson and her husband, Thomas Schattauer.

More than 150 faculty, staff and students gathered in Peace Dining Room to greet Carlson. The waiting line to greet Carlson extended far beyond the doors of Peace Dining Room as more and more gathered, awaiting the chance to shake hands with the then president-elect.

Solveig Orngard (‘16) was one of the students who came to greet Carlson. Orngard’s family and Carlson have been friends for many years.

“I think she has a very good balance of professionalism and amiability,” Orngard said. “She will connect well with students and it will be a new experience for Luther to have a woman president.”

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In January, Brittany Anderson (‘16) was taking inventory of the Luther College Archives when she came across nine papyri scrolls dating back to first and fifth centuries CE. The scrolls belonged to Orlando W. Qualley, a Luther college classics professor and the first vice president and dean of the college. Interim Archivist Sasha Griffin explains how Luther came into possession of these scrolls.

“During the 1920s, Qualley visited Egypt and came back with these papyri,” Griffin said. “In the 1980s, the materials were donated to the Luther College Archives along with his personal papers, correspondence, family history materials and more. His papers were processed and cataloged by the Archives staff 30 years ago and have been sitting on the shelves, waiting for somebody to use them ever since.”

Without the grant given by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) in 2010, these scrolls may have gone unnoticed in the archives for many more decades. The grant allowed the creation of a PAPYRI SCROLLS, PAGE 4

UNCOVERING HISTORY. Scrolls found date back Abby Carpenter / Chips

Nobel Peace Prize Forum presents Dalai Lama ANNA JEIDE STAFF WRITER

HIS HOLINESS. The Dalai Lama at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum on Saturday, March 1. Anna Jeide / Chips

Luther students ventured to the Minneapolis Convention Center to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Forum the weekend of Saturday, March 1. Saturday was the first day of the forum, opening under the theme of “Faith and Peace Day.” The forum, sponsored every year by a consortium of colleges including Augsburg, Augustana (Sioux Falls), Concordia, Luther College, Pacific Lutheran University and St. Olaf College, is the Nobel Institute’s only event held outside of Norway.

The purpose of the forum is to inspire peacemaking by celebrating the work of Nobel Peace Prize winners. Last year over 6,000 people attended the forum and the entire event was live-streamed to more than 53 countries.

The forum consisted of keynote addresses

given by former Nobel laureates in addition leader. to seminars and workshops from other “I think the Dalai Lama is one of the individuals and institutions that have most influential and inspiring leaders of worked to promote peacemaking. the world today because of his tireless work His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivered the for peace and non-violence.” Dhondup keynote address on Saturday morning to a said. “As a religious leader, he works hard to packed auditorium promote religious of more than 3,000 “He really put an emphasis on harmony and students, journalists the fact that we are all humans, u n d e r s t a n d i n g and community among the world’s focusing not on the differences, major religious members. The Dalai Lama received the but on what we have in common.” traditions. I think - Ellen Badger (‘16) he is a Buddhist Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his but belongs to all leadership as a political and religious figure humanity.” in advocating for peaceful opposition to Ellen Badger (‘16) also attended the China’s occupation of Tibet.

Forum and heard the Dalai Lama’s address.

Dorjee Dhondup (‘16) went to the forum “I really enjoyed what he said about with a group of about 20 students through Luther College Ministries. Dhonup was born in Tibet and identifies as Buddhist, NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FORUM, PAGE 4 following the Dalai Lama as his spiritual

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Bryn advocates peace, dialogue SPENCER HODGE STAFF WRITER Senior Advisor of the Nansen Dialogue Network and four-time Nobel Peace laureate Steinar Bryn visited Luther College’s Shirley Baker Commons on Feb. 27. Bryn held a discussion about peace and dialogue with a small audience of about 40 students, faculty, staff and community members before traveling to Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

“The United States is very involved in peace building in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,” Bryn said. “We feel there is a lot of energy going into peace like human resources and money, but there is not a lot of peace coming out. It seems legitimate to ask, ‘Are we doing it the right way?’”

Bryn answered his own question with a viewing of a film directed by John Haukeland, “The Reunion.” The film documented two of Bryn’s dialogue meetings between two politically separated ethnic groups in the country of Kosovo: Albanians and Serbians. The first meeting was held in 1999 when the Kosovo War, a conflict between Albania and Serbia over the control of Kosovo, had just begun. A reunion meeting was held ten years later in 2009 when Kosovo had already been declared an independent nation. The war had destroyed Kosovar infrastructure, forced 800,000 refugees from their homes and killed upwards of 10,000 civilians. The conflict was emotional, but Bryn still found it necessary to have dialogue between the perceived enemies.

“Dialogue is revolutionary because you get together with people that have a totally different perception of reality, a totally different perception of what happened during a conflict,” Bryn said. “Bringing people together across the ethnic divide is so important in order to challenge our own perception of reality. There are many competing truths in conflict. It’s not that one side is telling the truth and one side is lying.”

During the first meeting in 1999, students could not negotiate their views on the Albanian-Serbian conflict.

Students often rose to their feet convinced of their beliefs and shouted over other students speaking.

LET’S TALK ABOUT PEACE. Steinar Bryn showed Luther community members how dialogue helped reconcile two ethnic groups in Kosovo.

Spencer Hodge/Chips “We make things way more complicated than they need to when we can just sit and talk,” Emily Markee (‘17) said of the struggle to have dialogue. “It seems so obvious, but it isn’t to others.”

However, after 10 years and a shift in government power, the same students were then able to empathize with one another’s struggles caused by wartime conflict. They laughed at their own youthful arrogance when they were shown the recording of their first meeting. Their contact with one another alleviated tension.

“To maintain conflict, you must keep alive the idea that the other people are less human than you are,” Bryn said.

“When you discover your enemy’s human face, it is more difficult to continue fighting.”

Conversation between the Kosovar students provided successful reconciliation, and Bryn has emulated this tactic in many other dialogue centers in the Balkans. His goal is to convince students, citizens and policy makers across the globe that dialogue should be given priority in peace building.

“I am inspired,” Holly Harris (‘16) said. “I loved his passion and devotion to dialogue. It isn’t about an end goal, but about coming together in reconciliation.”

Regents grant tenure, raise tuition BAILEY MULHOLLAND STAFF WRITER The Board of Regents convened for its second of three yearly meetings Feb. 20-22 to address issues such as the college budget, tuition costs, faculty promotions and most prominently, the appointment of Luther College’s 10th president, Paula J. Carlson.

According to Interim President David Tiede, the meeting was “a beautiful example of what a board does.”

“It was a very disciplined discernment first by the search committee and then by the board,” Tiede said of the Regents’ decision.

He said he believes the Board’s primary task is to “hold the presidency in trust” and ensure that the “right fit”

leads the college.

The meeting also resulted in advancement for 12 faculty members.

Associate Professor of Music Joan deAlbuquerque, Associate Professor of Music Andrew Whitfield, Assistant Professor of Music Xiao Hu, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry Laura Peterson, Assistant Professor in Library and Information Studies Rebecca Sullivan (‘84) and Assistant Professor of Chinese Hongmei Yu received tenure, while Associate Professor of Chemistry Brad Chamberlain, Associate Professor of Music Tony Guzman and Associate Professors of Religion Guy Nave, Robert Shedinger, Karla Suomala and Kristin Swanson were promoted to full professor. The Board dictates tenure,

while full-professor promotions are decided by the President. Teaching quality, ongoing scholarship and community contributions are considered criteria for promotion, in relation to the question, “How will this professor’s advancement further the college’s mission?”

Other discussions orbited the matters of the Career Center, student retention, tuition and the budget. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Kevin Kraus said that a strategic plan is being developed for the Career Center, determining what the center should focus on to help students find their vocation and career path.

He also shared that a retention study has been initiated to discern reasons why students leave Luther prior to

graduation and that budget decisions for the coming year will be finalized in May. Tuition is set to increase between 2.9 and 3%. “[Overall] it was a successful meeting,” Kraus said. “[There was] a very positive vibe from the board. They were excited to be here and asked a lot of questions about students.”

Despite grim winter weather conditions preventing attendance for a few members, all Regents were able to weigh in on the discussions and decisions via conference call. The Board consists primarily of Luther alums who give financial support.

They “are proud of this school and want to see it do well,” Kraus said.

“Everyone wanted to be a part of it.”

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Life Outside Luther Russia sets Ukraine agenda with diplomacy, threats Russian troops said to be 16,000 strong tightened their control on Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula March 3, openly defying the United States and the European Union and rattling world capitals and stock markets.

The West struggled to find a way to get Russia to back down, but with little beyond diplomatic and economic sanctions, global markets fell sharply over the prospect of violent upheaval in the heart of Europe.

“12 Years a Slave” rises up at Academy Awards Hollywood named the historical drama “12 Years a Slave” best picture at the 86th annual Academy Awards. Steve McQueen’s slavery odyssey is based on Solomon Northup’s 1853 memoir. It has been hailed as a landmark corrective to the movie industry’s relative lack of portrayal of slavery. “12 Years a Slave” is the first best-picture winner directed by a black filmmaker.

CASE CLOSED. Luther’s mock trial A team is moving on to the national competition. From left: Professor of Political Science Michael Engelhardt, Keziah Grindeland (‘16), Marge Kienitz (‘16), Betsy Fawcett (‘16), Delaney McMullan (‘14), Aimee Lenth (‘14), Olivia Brooks (‘16) and Lilja Amundson (‘14).

Courtesy of Olivia Brooks The national competition is composed of two stages.

The first stage, the Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS), held March 14-16 in Waukegan, Ill., will Mock Trial is moving on to Nationals after placing sixth determine whether or not Luther’s team will move on to at their regional competition in Joliet, Ill., on Feb. 21-23. the second and final stage of Nationals held in Orlando, Luther has two mock trial teams comprised of about Fla. this April. They will be competing against about 24 17 people total. Both teams competed at the regional other teams, the top six teams continuing to the final competition, and the A team is continuing on to stage.

Nationals.

“Who knows, we may be flying to Orlando in April,” A team co-captains Aimee Lenth (‘14) and Marge Engelhardt said.

Kienitz (‘16) left Regionals Mock trial has been competing with individual awards. Lenth since October, attending tournaments won Outstanding Witness and “We had judges say to us, every month. Olivia Brooks (‘16) has Outstanding Attorney awards, and ‘You have the most raw been involved with mock trial since Kienitz won an Outstanding Witness talent I’ve ever seen.’” Jan. 2013. award. Other highlights from the “Honestly, it’s such a rewarding - Aimee Lenth (‘14) tournament include comments from experience in the sense that you not the judges. only get to delve into the case and law “We had judges say to us, ‘You have the most raw and think about it that way, but you also develop speaking talent I’ve ever seen,’” Lenth said. “They had so much skills and learn how to think on your feet,” Brooks said. confidence in us and believed in us so much from only “You develop confidence in the way that you speak, seeing us perform for two and a half hours.” how to articulate points and you learn how to present Professor of Political Science Michael Engelhardt has yourself. I’ve always been part of sports teams, but this is been coaching mock trial at Luther for 20 years and has something that you get that group, team experience, but high hopes for the next tournament. it’s such a different experience, too.”

“I’m really excited to see what these students can do in As well as the experience, Lenth is grateful for those this next competition because the teams will all be tough, she has met through the activity. they’ll all be good,” Engelhardt said.

“We are such an eclectic bunch,” Lenth said. “I don’t think I would have met and become as close of friends with the people unless I would’ve done mock trial. And you have an excuse to buy an awesome suit.”

Luther College was one of the first schools to become involved with mock trial. It began at Drake University in 1985 and Luther joined the year after that. Since then, mock trial at Luther has made it to Nationals about 10 times. The last year Luther’s Mock Trial team made it to ORCS was in 2011, and in 2002 the team placed seventh in the country.

HANNAH BUTLER STAFF WRITER

Obama: tough choices nearing in Mideast talks Seeking to salvage an elusive Middle East peace plan, President Barack Obama pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday to make the “tough decisions” neeed to move forward on talks with the Palestinians. But facing a U.S.-imposed April deadline, the prospects of reaching an agreement to the long-running conflict, despite an effort led by Secretary of State John Kerry, are slim.

“Israel has been doing its part and, I regret to say, the Palestinians have not,” Netanyahu said.

Age-old indicators under stress in high Bolivia For centuries, farmers in the fragile ecosystems of the high Andes have looked to the behavior of plants and animals to figure out what crops to grow and when. But increasingly erratic weather that scientists attribute to global warming is rendering their age-old methods less reliable, endangering harvests in a region where life is hard in the best of times.

“They work for me,” Francisco Cordori said after checking the night’s precipitation on a homemade rain gauge on Lake Titcaca’s southern shore.

New Mexico sets deadlines for handling nuke waste The federal government’s only underground nuclear waste dump remained closed Monday and state environment officials said they have set deadlines for the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor to deal with radioactive waste left above ground at the repository. Dozens of drums and other special contractors that have been shipped to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant from federal facilities around the country are being stored in a parking area at the plant and inside the facility’s waste handling building.

New York Times prints correction 161 years later The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling the name of a free black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie “12 Years a Slave.” In a Jan. 20, 1853 article, the Times misspelled Solomon Northup’s surname as Northrop and Northrup.

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According to the Board of Regents, Carlson was chosen out of 55 nominations they received from the campus community and other networks.

“Her extensive experience and insight in bridging academic studies with ethics and character formation will strengthen our mission to connect faith with learning, freedom with responsibility and life’s work with service,” Davidson said.

The Board of Regents searched for candidates that would uphold a commitment to sustainability, understand the importance of financial management, appreciate engaging in a relationship with the community and share in Luther’s vision as a liberal arts college of the church.

“Luther’s mission describes the college as a place of

President-elect Paula Carlson takes Aaron Lurth / Chips intersection, a place where students, faculty and staff exchange ideas, share perspectives and grow in community,” Carlson said. “I resonate deeply with this mission … I’m looking

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Spring Career Fair SAC Concerts: Pentatonix

10 a.m., Dahl Centennial Union 7:30 p.m., CFL Main Hall

Larry L. Rasmussen, Sustainability Lecture Faculty Artist Series: Jonathon Struve, Voice SAC Spotlight: The Ballroom Thieves

7 p.m., CFL Recital Hall

Faculty Artist Series: Jennaya Robison, Voice Center Stage Series: Notes from a Balcony – Boston Brass & Enso String Quartet

4 p.m., Noble Recital Hall

Paideia Text and Issue Lecture: Angela Kueny

7 p.m., CFL Recital Hall

Theatre Performance: La Dispute Panel: Immigration: Past, Present and Future

7:30 p.m., CFA Jewel Theatre 7 p.m., CFL Recital Hall

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shared digital catalog of archival materials at Luther College and the Vesterheim museum on the website nordic.luther.edu.

In 2012, Archives completed the grant project, adding over 1,100 collections to the catalog, but the staff has continued to improve descriptions and visibility of the artifacts to scholars around the world.

The student workers of the Archives create the inventories by opening up each box and keying in the name of each of the folders into a spreadsheet, which is uploaded into the catalog database. Anderson came across the papyri scrolls during an inventory.

“At first I was just really surprised,” Anderson said. “It didn’t make sense that it would be located there. It was with some of his class notes and some other papers. You don’t expect to find first A.D. papyri in our library.”

The nine papyri are written in ancient Greek and range from 5 to 20 centimeters in length. A Luther College news release describes the scrolls and their significance.

“Several are accounting documents, but papyrologist Graham Claytor immediately identified one as a libellus dating from the first great Roman persecution of Christians beginning under Emperor Decius in the year 250,” the release said. “Decius issued a decree that year ordering all inhabitants of the empire to offer a sacrifice to the gods as a show of loyalty.

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CORRECTION: A photo caption appearing on page four of our Feb. 27 issue stated, “Associate Professor of Nursing Jayme Nelson (‘87) draws blood from a mannequin.” The photo actually featured Nursing Lab and Simulation Director Jessica Raube administering blood products.

, making peace not out of fear but out of love,” Badger said. “He really put an emphasis on the fact that we are all humans, focusing not on the differences, but on what we have in common.”

Throughout the speech, the Dalai Lama constantly referred to the

forward to joining a community that lives its worthy mission with such spirit and energy.”

Carlson serves currently as the Vice President for Mission at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Carlson’s past experience includes curriculum development and strategic planning at both St. Olaf and the University of Dubuque, where she led the development of the Wendt Center.

“In my previous roles, I’ve gained experience in helping institutions thrive,” Carlson said. “I’ve learned that the key element in this thriving is shared commitment to the college’s mission. This shared commitment to mission gives us both clear goals and energy for our work together.”

Carlson’s term as President will become effective on July 1, 2014. She will succeed Interim President Tiede and assume the role of Luther College’s 10th president and first female president.

A libellus was a document given to a Roman citizen to confirm the performance of such a sacrifice. Christians were forbidden by their beliefs from performing these sacrifices and were thus subject to arrest, torture and execution for refusing to obey the emperor’s decree … Only a few of these rare documents have been uncovered and are currently housed in research libraries in Hamburg, Berlin, Manchester, Florence and the University of Michigan. Now Decorah, Iowa, joins the list.”

This particular scroll received coverage in USA Today.

Griffin notes that there are many other resources in the Archives.

“We have a lot of really awesome things in our collection,” Griffin said. “We have thousands of war letters from people from or around Luther from the Civil War, World War I and World War II. We also have a diary from a soldier from the Civil War, and 17 years worth of letters written by Elizabeth Koren. Many people don’t know that Weston Noble was in World War II and drove a tank, and Luther also has a lot of materials from him.”

The Archives staff is looking into getting the scrolls more properly preserved and conserved at another institution but fully intends on keeping the scrolls at Luther.

“We’re going to keep them here because they’re still part of the collection of Orlando Qualley’s papers,” Griffin said. “We have a good place for them, in the climate-controlled area, and it’s a really big find for Luther, and it’s something the college should be really proud we have.

importance of each of the “ seven billion people,” reminding listeners that each life is sacred and valuable.

During a question and answer session following the Dalai Lama’s speech, G.V. Suos (‘15) asked His Holiness how he would describe the world in one word.

The Dalai Lama chuckled and said, “complicated.”

Campus Pastor David Vasquez led the

Luther group from College Ministries.

“His answers tended to be very simple,” Vasquez said. “Both his presence and words were very down to earth and very insightful. I think that is because of who he is and who he represents.”

Following the Dalai Lama, Sister Helen Prejean from Ministry Against the Death Penalty delivered the keynote address in the afternoon.

Since her experience as a spiritual advisor to a man sentenced to capital punishment, Prejean has worked as an advocate against the death penalty. She is the author of several published works, including “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States.”

At the forum, Prejean outlined the moral ills and ethical inconsistencies of capital punishment and urged all people of faith to take action in reforming the justice system.

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum will continue March 7-9. Luther has chartered a bus to the Forum for students on “Global Day” Sunday, March 9 for $5. Students interested in attending may contact Karen Martin-Schramm for more information.

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Walking through culture The Ethnic Arts Festival featured food, dance and dress from around the world.

JENNA NELSON STAFF WRITER The Diversity Center hosted the annual Ethnic Arts Festival this past Saturday, March 1. The theme of the festival was titled “Street Culture,” and the day included the street–themed country fair, ethnic cuisine samplings and cultural entertainment.

Student coordinator Masha Statkevich (‘16) and International Student Coordinator Amy Webber of the Diversity Center teamed up in implementing the festival, which has been a tradition at Luther College since the 1980s.

The “Street Culture” theme, chosen by the International Student Association and Allies (ISAA), was portrayed through the market-like structure of the various country booths.

“For me it creates an impression of this miniature international street with different cultures represented at each block” Statkevich said. “I enjoy presenting Belarus at the fair, because when you dress up in international clothes and all the people are very interested in learning about your country, I’m very inspired.”

Nicole Kahugu (‘16) and Nadia Onsando (‘16), who presented for Kenya, were also inspired by the experience.

“Through participating in the festival, you really realize how awesome your country is,” Kahugu said.

Osando agreed with this sentiment.

“We get to brag about things we didn’t know were actually important and interesting to others,” Osando said.

Not only does the festival provide Luther’s current international and immigrant students opportunities to share their cultures and heritages, but the festival is also beneficial for both Luther’s large population of Midwestern students as well as the Decorah community.

“The festival is really good at connecting people and students, making us more aware of who is on campus and what are those cultures and backgrounds” Stratkevich said.

Minnesota native Ethan Dahlquist (‘15) attended the festival for the first time this year.

“I wanted to learn a little bit more about the diversity

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. Noelia Pereira (‘14) speaks to a young boy about East Timor.

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A HAND AT HENNA. A festival–goer gets her hand decorated in the Indian tradition.

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here on campus,” Dahlquist said. “I also have a couple College Catering. The catering team collected street of friends presenting and came to see them.” food suggestions from students and served dishes Though the event took place on campus, the such as Chinese baozi, Russian bilini and Tanzanian demographic of festival–goers included families from kashata. the Decorah community.

“It’s the best meal of the year, in town or anywhere” “People value the opportunity for their children to Webber said. “It’s really good for the community to be around people different from them who they can have that taste.” learn from and talk to,” Webber said.

The evening entertainment also celebrated Over the years, the event has been a popular draw Luther’s ethnic diversity through instruments, vocal for families with children. performances, dances and “We came so our kids “For me, the emphasis is on giving poetic works. The show can be exposed to other our diversity students a chance to included an international cultures,” Decorah mom share and express themselves, while processional of student Teresa Bissen said. flags and featured groups Bissen’s young son was at the same time giving the Luther such as the campus Russian Decorah communities the ensemble Balalaika and the especially excited to learn and more about Argentina chance to experience these cultures.” J-term Namibia and South because of a close family - Amy Webber Africa choir. connection.

“For me, the emphasis is The street culture theme was in full effect as on giving our diversity students a chance to share children and parents alike scurried about the fair and express themselves, while at the same time giving playing games, making crafts and decorating their the Luther and Decorah communities the chance to faces and arms with traditional art such as henna. experience these cultures,” Webber said.

In addition to the country fair, participants gathered The Ethnic Arts Festival will be hosted again next for an internationally inspired meal put on by Luther year by the Diversity Center.

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. Students from around the world participated in the Ethnic Arts Festival dinner in Peace Dining, tasting a variety of dishes common around the world.

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Social work students get involved in respite fostercare

HITTING THE BOOKS. Social work students Ashley Tobias (‘16), Dusty Jentz (‘16), Sheldon Smith (‘16) and Peter Herber (‘16) prepare to discuss their involvement with respite fostercare in class that will begin in a few weeks.

Casey DeLima / Chips MATT HELM STAFF WRITER For the past two years, social work students in Fundamentals of Social Work Practice have been working alongside the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association to further expand the respite fostercare program. The class this semester is just beginning the process.

“Right now in the state of Iowa, if I was a foster parent and I had to go away for a weekend and I couldn’t take the kids with me, those kids would have to be moved to another foster home,” Associate Professor of Social Work Britt Rhodes said. “This program trains people to come into the home so that the children don’t have to be disrupted by another move.”

Applicants for the respite foster care program participate in an extensive background study administered by Luther students, who then write up a report with their recommendations to give to the Department of Human Services. Students in Rhodes’ course have been helping out with the process.

“The students conduct about two hour interviews with

the applicants,” Rhodes said. “They ask a whole range of questions related to their background. They are purposeful questions about whether or not someone is able to provide care to a child in the welfare system. These kids have some pretty significant needs.”

The students’ work with respite foster care fulfills both academic and community goals.

“This is a community-identified need, it’s not just about what the students are getting,” Rhodes said. “It has been the most ideal service learning project that could be incorporated into a class.”

The students trained with Nancy Magnall from the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association as well as Josh Pedretti from Iowa KidsNet, an agency that trains and supports foster families.

“The respite foster care program allows for stability for the children,” Pedretti said. “It is so important for the emotional well-being for those kids. We want them to feel comfortable and safe with care givers who are trained to meet their needs.”

The respite foster care program is now functional in 13 counties in Iowa and keeps growing.

DISCOURSE 101. Professor Britt Rhodes discusses the interview process for respite fostercare with her Fundamentals of Social Work Practice class.

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“It is so important that Luther is connected to this program,” Magnall said. “It could not exist if we did not have the partnership with the colleges. Department of Human Services caseworkers just do not have the time to do these background studies.”

Social work student Joshua Davis (‘15) participated in the program last year and volunteered to do it again this year.

“Basically the respite foster care program is training people to be really good babysitters,” Davis said. “It is really cool to say coming out of the Luther social work program that I submitted a document that can be retrieved from the Department of Human Resources of Iowa. It is a win-win for us and the [Department of Human Services]—we get the experience and they get the free labor.”

The hands-on experience has equipped social work majors with the skills they will need after Luther.

“It has given me a lot of confidence with my interpersonal skills,” Davis said. “It has taught me that social work is what I want to do and that I am capable of doing something real and important as a social work student.”

MIND, BODY AND SOUL. Makayla Marinack (‘16) (right) leads her social work class in a centering activty that involved stretching.

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Culinary combat

VICTORY WILL BE SWEET. New student-made cupcake recipes are competing to join the dessert rotation in Dining Services.

Students cook up the best recipe for the cupcake wars.

KATIE WOLTER STAFF WRITER Attention Luther students; Get ready for the first Cupcake Wars! This past week dining services and marketing student worker Natalie Sims (‘14) has been working hard to organize the Cupcake Wars.

“I was chatting with pastry chef Sue Nielsen … about things we could do to involve students in the kitchen while involving sweets,” Sims said. “She said it would be nice if we could have a cupcake competition … so I got started.”

Students were encouraged to submit their own cupcake recipes complete with all the ingredients needed, the components of the cupcake such as type of cake and frosting and a sketch of what the cupcake would look like.

“Everyone utilizes food service and oftentimes not a lot of thought goes into all it takes to prepare each meal,” Sims said. “I thought it would be fun and educational to give students a chance to see what it’s like to put a recipe together and see the process through to the end.”

A panel of three judges reviewed the cupcake recipe submissions and judged them based on creativity, originality and appearance. The three finalists selected are Sims, Lyndsey Wycoff (‘17) and Andrea Woodberry (‘16).

Sims submitted a recipe for a raspberry lemonade cupcake, while Wycoff ’s recipe was a cookie dough cupcake, and Woodberry’s recipe is for a mint chocolate cupcake.

The three finalists have been working together with Luther Bakery staff to prepare their cupcakes. Throughout this week the finalist’s cupcakes have been in the cafeteria during the dinner period for students to eat. On March 10 students will get to vote on their favorite cupcake. The winner will get the honor of naming the

cupcake and the recipe will be put into the dessert rotation.

“I think this is a contest that can be refined from this first round and passed

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on to another coordinator in the future,” Sims said. “The amount of possible recipes is numerous and provides a timeless application for the contest.”

SUGAR RUSH. Pablo Gomez (‘17) and Ellen Larsen (‘17) display the cupcakes they were eyeing at Nordic Brew.

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Tacke teaches students how to build budgets HANNAH GARRY STAFF WRITER More than 50 students filled Valders 206 on Feb. 25 to attend a lecture called “Your Money, Your Life” as part of the Beyond the Bubble series Luther launched in January.

The seminars cover a variety of subjects focused on being prepared for life after Luther. The lecture on Feb. 25 focused on making a budget.

Director of the Career Center Brenda Ranum said the name Beyond the Bubble was selected by students.

“The idea for the seminar series began when results from a survey conducted by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment showed that Luther alumni who graduated five years ago rated their ‘preparation for life after college’ as low,” Ranum said.

Some of the lectures that Beyond the Bubble includes are focused on developing work-study skills. Work-study students can receive pay for attending 90 minutes of training per semester. Some of these lectures cover communication skills and event planning. Other lectures focus specifically on digital skills like using Excel and computer maintenance.

“Work-study supervisors are supportive of the program because the seminars strengthen the professional skills of

student employees and better prepare them for life beyond Luther,” Ranum said.

The other type of lectures Beyond the Bubble offers focuses on an array of personal life skills. These seminars include “How to Leverage LinkedIn For Your Life After Luther” and “Healthy Cooking on a Budget.” One of these seminars, “Help! I’m Being Interviewed at a Five Star Restaurant!” includes dinner and is intended to help Luther students learn appropriate manners, dress and conversation topics.

The budgeting lecture on Tuesday night fell under this category of lectures. Vice President for Finance and Administration Diane Tacke showed the students a mock budget she created using a salary of $37,000, the average salary of a Luther graduate from 2012 as reported by the Career Center. Tacke talked about factoring in things like utilities, car insurance and student debt. The average monthly payment Luther graduates make on their student loans is $382.

“I know it’s depressing and I know it’s sad,” Tacke said.

“But it’s important to understand the reality.”

Beyond the Bubble seminars will be held every Tuesday from 9:45-10:30 a.m. and from 7:30-8:15 p.m. throughout spring semester. Students can see which seminars are being

offered and register for them on the Career Center’s Web page.

“Our hope is that students who participate in the Beyond the Bubble professional and personal skill seminars will feel prepared for life after Luther,” Ranum said. “It’s a win-win for students and Luther College.”

BUDGET BOSS. Diane Tacke leads the “Your Money, Your Life” seminar.

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A&E EDITOR: MAGGIE STEINBERG

Thieves steal the spotlight

GUITAR, PERCUSSION AND A HINT OF CELLO. The Ballroom Thieves is gaining attention across the country as their style brings together a range of musical styles and inspirations. Their indie folk rock feel is popular on college campuses around the U.S. Photo courtesy of Emily Ginsberg MADDY KOFOED STAFF WRITER On March 7, rock-folk trio The Ballroom Thieves will perform in Marty’s at 8 p.m.

The Boston-based group features Martin Earley on guitar, Devin Mauch on percussion and Calin Peters on cello.

Earley and Mauch, who met while playing at various open mic nights in college, started out with various combinations of guitar, percussion and vocals. They were both interested in incorporating cello into the mix and were eventually joined by cellist Peters, a Berklee College of Music graduate.

Utilizing three-part vocal harmonies, the rich hum of the cello, acoustic and electric guitar and various percussion instruments like the djembe, the three have come up with a sound they say is unique and one-ofa-kind.

“We’ve come up with this idea that we’re a rock band with a folk disguise,” Earley said.

Their musical inspiration ranges from hip-hop to

bluegrass to classical music, and the group admits that music from Scottish rock band Frightened Rabbit is likely playing in their van more often than not.

“We find inspiration in a lot of different places,” Mauch said. “There’s not a whole lot we don’t listen to–except for modern country.”

The Ballroom Thieves has performed at more than 50 colleges, opened for various headliners and has played in larger clubs including Boston’s famous House of Blues.

“All over New England we’re starting to make a name for ourselves and we’re drawing bigger crowds,” Mauch said. “We’re a big fan of playing college shows. We love what we do.”

In December, the trio recorded a session at Audiotree, a Chicago-based music company known for its artistcentered “Audiotree Live” sessions. SAC Spotlight cochairs Emma Hartmann (‘15) and Ashley Swanson (‘14) heard the band’s demo at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) conference in the Twin Cities last spring and were highly impressed.

“We really liked their music, and we knew that a

lot of Luther students like that indie-folk-rock feel,” Hartmann said. “I think they will be high energy. They have some introspective lyrical songs, but they also have more fast-paced, fun songs–more like something you’d hear in a pub.”

The Ballroom Thieves’ performance is the night after the SAC Concerts-sponsored Pentatonix concert. But the style and ambiance of the two concerts will make for two unique experiences for students who plan to attend both concerts.

“You can never get enough of live music!” Claire Anderson (‘14) said. “I’m pumped.” She plans on going to both concerts this week.

Bringing in new artists is Hartmann’s favorite part about SAC Spotlight.

“We bring artists here that are new and edgy . . . before they’ve got a Grammy in their hand,” Hartmann said. “Then maybe they release a new album and they go somewhere. It looks like [The Ballroom Thieves] is headed in that direction.”

Tickets to the show are $5 or are free with CAF.

Strings and brass unite on Center Stage NILS JOHNSON VOLUNTEER WRITER An old classic is renewed with modern flavor in the Center Stage Series production this coming Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life.

Entitled “Notes from the Balcony: the Music of Romeo and Juliet,” this modern musical compilation includes works from contemporary artists and embodies the story inspired

by William Shakespeare’s star– crossed lovers.

The show’s performers, Boston Brass and the Enso String Quartet, feature their own arrangements of songs from the likes of Elvis Costello and the musical “West Side Story,” converting the traditional tale to a modern, relevant and fun adaptation.

“It’s music you’re going to recognize, but in an interesting arrangement,” Director of Campus Programming Tanya Gertz said.

Gertz said that the production is an innovative concept that is new to the Center Stage Series and expressed excitement about the show.

“I’d never heard brass players working with a string quartet,” Gertz said. “Usually the strings get drowned out. It’s truly compelling, this was the time to make it happen.”

The group is composed of a brass quintet, a string quartet, two percussionists and a grand piano. This combination of instruments ensures a wide breadth and variety of sounds to lend a new sound to the unconventional playlist.

Both of the featured groups have appeared on several large venues.

Boston Brass has appeared on the CBS production “Early Show” and NPR’s “Performance Today.”

Enso String Quartet usually focuses on traditional sets from classic string works but has also opened their repertoire to lesser known works and compilations.

The group is well acclaimed, receiving recognition at the 2004 Banff International String Quartet Competition and the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

Along with performing for the general audience, the group will be providing a unique opportunity to Luther’s music students.

After the show, the players from both Boston Brass and Enso String Quartet will set up in Jenson-Nobel Hall of Music to provide input and instruction to current music students.

By splitting up into various seminars, the groups will be able to connect to students in a small group setting.

“This allows the students to have a unique experience with real–world, professional artists,” Gertz said. “It will be a great opportunity, especially for those [students] focused on performance.”

Tickets to the show are available in the Box Office for $24 or are free with CAF.

INNOVATIVE SOUND. The Enso String Quartet will perform with Boston Brass.

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MANAGING EDITOR: JAYNE COLE

MARCH 6, 2014

New look, same great taste NOAH LANGE WEB MANAGER / DESIGN TECHNICIAN Chips looks a little different now.

It was a long time coming, in retrospect. Upon inspection in the Luther Archives, last week's Chips didn't really look all that different from 2004's Chips. Just like the baggy, stonewashed jeans I was wearing back in 2004, it's gone a little out of style in the decade since.

Prevailing tastes in design are different in 2014 than they were in 2004, and we're doing our best to bring you a redesign that is familiar and comforting while at the same time (cue everyone's favorite marketing buzzwords) “new” and “refreshing.” Things were getting cluttered and messy, the multitude of typefaces were growing distracting. While the more-is-more ideology of the Web 2.0 age might have been good for a time, it just doesn't cut it anymore.

And it's not just a matter of things simply growing out of style. We'd been resting on our laurels and we've committed more than our fair share of design sins. Some page layouts have been downright uncomfortable to look at and at times have made things harder for you to read. We'd grown content with a fourth-place Best of the Midwest four-year paper instead of striving for something a little better.

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So here's our shot at a little better.

The new Chips is a simpler, leaner, cleaner paper. Gone are the dozen typefaces of yester-issue and now in their place are Lato, a typeface designed by Polish typographer Lukasz Dziedzic and freely available at latofonts.com, and Minion Pro, designed by Robert Slimbach in 1990.

These fonts are readable, accessible and keenly suited to Luther College's tradition of kindhearted, Midwestern friendliness.

We're striving for a more consistent visual identity in our sidebars, with simple black-and-white icons to give you a better idea of what's happening in the corners of this newspaper. See a calendar icon? You're probably in store for a sidebar on upcoming events. See a weather icon? You're definitely looking at the weather.

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Ultimately, the point of this redesign is to make things simpler and more readable for you, our audience (and for us, the staff here at Chips). Chips exists to bring news to the community of Luther College—to students, to faculty, to staff—and anything that detracts from that goal is something that needs to be strongly reconsidered.

So we did some strong reconsidering and this is what we came up with.

Of course, Chips won’t look this way forever—some enterprising staffers in the future will undoubtedly do another redesign of their own, just like those before us have done and just like we’re doing now. Times change, and even a good design gets dated.

So let’s enjoy it while it lasts, and let the chips fall where they may.

Networking and the job search Career Corner Did you know the vast majority of job openings are never advertised? They are filled by word of mouth.

That’s why networking is the best way to find a job.

Tapping the hidden job market may take more planning and nerve than searching online, but it’s much more effective. Adopting a networking lifestyle—a lifestyle of connecting and helping others—will help you find the right job, make valuable connections in your chosen field and stay focused and motivated during your job search.

Job Networking Tip #1 Make a list of the people in your network.

Include all of your family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, colleagues and even casual acquaintances. Start writing down names, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly the list grows.

Job Networking Tip #2 Reach out to your network.

Start your job search by connecting with your references. Your best references—the people who like you and can endorse your abilities, track record and character—are major networking hubs. Contact each one of your references to network about job possibilities and affirm their agreement to be your reference.

Describe your goals and seek their assistance. Offer to send them your resume. Prepare them for any calls from potential employers. Let them know what happened and thank them for their help regardless of the outcome.

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Focus on building relationships Networking is a give-and-take process that involves making connections, sharing information and asking questions. All you have to do is reach out. Be authentic.

Be considerate. Ask for advice, not a job. Be prepared to articulate what you’re looking for. Is it a reference?

An insider’s take on the industry? A referral?

Job Networking Tip #4 Take advantage of both “strong” and “weak” ties.

Strong ties occupy that inner circle and weak ties are less established. Your network should reflect where you’re going, not just where you’ve been. Adding people to your network who reflect issues, jobs, industries and areas of interest is essential. Join the professional associations that represent your desired career path.

Attending conferences, reading journals and keeping up with the lingo of your desired field can prepare you for where you want to go. Make connecting a habit— part of your lifestyle.

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Job Networking Tip #5 Take the time to maintain your network.

Maintaining your job network is just as important as building it. The key is quality, rather than quantity.

Take notes on the people in your network. Collect their business cards and add notes about their families, their jobs, their interests and their needs. Unless you have a photographic memory, you won’t remember all of this information unless you write it down. Put their information into your contact database. By nurturing the relationship through your job search and beyond, you’ll establish a strong network of people you can count on for ideas, advice, feedback and support.

This article is adapted from the blog, “Adopting the Mentoring and Networking Lifestyle” by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the California Community Foundation John E. Kobara.

- Brenda Ranum, Career Center

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MANAGING EDITOR: JAYNE COLE

Happiness matters A sit-down with Senate As this winter seemingly has no end, Luther’s Student Senate began to rack their minds for a solution to the gloomy and gray moods that have settled over the hearts of Luther students.

Our solution came in the form of a weeklong event to promote something we all take for granted, a simple word but a not-soeasy concept: happiness.

Do we truly know what happiness is, and how can we begin to study the concept? The answer fell into the laps of two students who attended a sustainability conference, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), who were excited by the concept of what sustainability is at its purest form. It’s simply being happy with what is already around you.

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- Jesus Lucero (‘16)

Keeping folk traditions alive Letter to the Editor

Spring 2014 Staff Editor-in-Chief: Managing Editor: News Editors:

The school that piloted this Happiness Week was Missouri State University, whoformulated their plans around The Happiness Initiative that was presented in Seattle, Wash. With a lot of hard work and a dedicated team of students they effectively put on a jam-packed week of programming that became more than just that. They were able to boost student efficiency and affectivity and by the end of winter, students genuinely had something to look forward to.

So Senate decided to follow closely behind a school with a true vision. Our hopes are to put on a week of programming, anything ranging from dancing to mediation, yoga to games, small gettogethers to full on meals, all completely student planned and all centered on the nebulous idea of happiness.

Luther’s First Annual Happiness Week is set to take place from April 7-13 ending on the National Pursuit of Happiness Day. Help us start a legacy and get your student organization on board to plan an event. Reach out and become part of something that has the power to change Luther and promote happiness and relaxation. To learn more about the Happiness Initiative I strongly urge you to visit Happycounts.org and may you forever find true peace, love, and happiness.

Dear Luther Students, Are you crafty or do you like to make things with your hands? Are you interested in folk art or Norwegian culture? Do you want to try something different and out of the ordinary?

Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in downtown Decorah, offers classes in a variety of folk arts, whether you are a beginner or advanced student.

Through our Folk Art School, Vesterheim helps keep folkart traditions alive. Whether you have Norwegian ancestors or not, learning to create useful and beautiful items brings joy and fun. We offer classes like Scandinavian flat plane figure carving with world-renowned carver Harley Refsal, and nålbinding—knitting like Vikings with retired Luther professor Kate Martinson. Check vesterheim.org for a list of all the classes we offer in woodworking, fiber arts, decorative painting, jewelry making, knifemaking and food traditions.

As you most likely know, Luther College was founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1861. But did you know that Luther started the Norwegian-American Historic Museum in 1877 to document the Norwegian chapter in the American immigrant experience? The collection later became an independent organizationandwasnamedVesterheim,whichmeans“Western

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home” in Norwegian and indicates the strong connection Norwegian-Americans feel toward the home of their ancestors.

Because Luther and Vesterheim share a common history, Vesterheim offers a 50% discount on class tuition on a space available, stand-by basis to any Luther College student or resident of Winneshiek County.

Come as a group of friends or bring your family and learn together! The classes run from one to four days, giving Luther students a wide range of possibilities. Classes are offered all year round and are open to many different levels. If you don’t have the opportunity to take a class during the school year, stop by Decorah in the summer for a fun and relaxing break. Call 563-382-9681 to register.

Don’t forget Luther students and faculty always receive free admission at Vesterheim. Come and visit us anytime.

-Darlene Fossum-Martin, Vesterheim Education Specialist

CARVING AT THE VESTERHEIM. A student practices woodcarving in a folk-art class.

Photo courtesy of Becky Idstrom

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SPORTS

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MARCH 6, 2014

LUKE MANDERFELD STAFF WRITER It’s that time again. America’s pastime is back in full swing. Luther’s baseball team is looking to start their season out on the right foot this Saturday, March 8 in Jackson, Ill., where they will be playing two games. The team has a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season. With Head Coach Alex Smith in his third year at the helm, they look to rebound from a 14-22 last place finish in the IIAC this past year.

“We are looking to go out and compete every game,” Smith said. “We can go out and play against everyone we play. That’s what's different in baseball compared to football and other sports, there is no underdog.”

Smith has brought in a large first-year class this year.

Teddy Klingsporn (‘17) may see a lot of time in the pitching rotation. Klingsporn is one of four left handed players on the team, making him a premium and someone who can really make an impact.

Another first-year who looks to help out is Cody Reimer (‘17). Reimer is a versatile player and could see time in the field as well as on the mound.

The first-year class adds depth to the Luther pitching staff, which has to replace the innings lost in Alex Byom (‘13) and Danny Smith (‘13).

A lot of first-year players entering means a need for leadership on the team. Alec Knop (‘14) is one of the senior players and considered the team’s ace heading into the season. He knows that this top position is his to lose.

“There are guys that have the potential to be the ace besides me,” Knop said. “We have a lot of young talent that are just as qualified. If there ever comes a time where they are pitching better than me, I would say let them pitch over me.”

Owner of a 3.02 ERA, Knop was a tough-luck loser in 2013, going 1-6. He pitched even better in conference play, with a 2.95 ERA against IIAC opponents.

His goal this season is to not only pitch well, but to guide

Norse of the Week JULIA JOSEPH SPORTS EDITOR Tricia Serres (‘16) competed in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) on Feb. 28 and March 1 on the Luther indoor track. Serres currently holds the fastest time in division three for the 3000m with a time of 9:35 and the mile (4:50). Serres also holds school records in both events.

Chips: What is your favorite race to compete in?

Serres: I love to compete in a range of distances. My favorite races are relays. There's something special about handing off to teammates and finishing strong with a baton in your hand! I love the 4x800 meter, Distance Medley, and who doesn't like to end the meet with a fast, energetic 4x4.

For open events, I really like the mile indoors and 1500m outdoors, but the 800 is great, too.

Do you have any pre-race rituals?

Multigrain Cheerios. I have to have them sometime during the day before a race. And probably a banana, as well. I always do a little stretching, rolling, some lunges, skips and strides to feel warmed up and ready to go.

Earlier this season you competed at Iowa State in the 3000m. What was your mindset going into that race being the only Division III runner accepted?

My mindset going into the 3000m was to just soak up the experience of competing with some outstanding runners.

My goal was to ride on the fast train of competitors in the race and let my legs go with the flow. I wanted to run a fast time and knew that ISU would be an awesome venue to do so. It was definitely a different atmosphere without

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some of the younger pitchers.

“Experience is everything, I know the nerves that come with playing college baseball,” Knop said. “I want to reassure that the younger guys are really meant for this team.”

Luther struggled with scoring runs last year, getting outscored 186 to 142. A lot of those runs were thanks to Eric Pittman (‘14). He hit .336, slugged 20 doubles and drove in 13 runs on his way to being named first team allconference in the Iowa Conference last year.

The most important thing for the team this year is to try and improve the program, not just about the wins and losses.

“We want to continue to build momentum for the program,” Smith said. “To think of the season in terms of W’s and L’s is a hard thing to live up to.”

Luther kicks their season off against UW-Platteville on Saturday, March 8 at 12 p.m. and North Central College on Sunday, March 9 at 12 p.m.

FOCUSED ON THE GAME. Luther baseball facing Loras last season. the entire Luther T&F team there, but I knew there were strong Norse vibes coming from Carleton! Coach Emma Spoon (‘13), my dad and three other people that were with me spaced themselves beautifully around the track, so I always had someone cheering around every corner! We are so fortunate to have an amazing and supportive Luther family!

What do you enjoy most about being part of the Track & Field team?

The Luther Track & Field program is phenomenal. We are such a large group, and everyone is so positive and encouraging. There is so much energy and love of the sport that it’s contagious. I love how supportive, dedicated and hard working everyone is. At meets we create so much positive, spirited energy that the entire arena echoes with Luther chants. What an amazing thing to be a part of.

How do you guys get each other ready before a race as a team in such an individualized sport?

For individual events, there is usually a group of people who are all in the same event together, so we warm up together. We all lace up our spikes together, make a bathroom run (or two) and encourage each other before the race. There are a lot of high fives and positive words exchanged. When you are instructed to the starting line and your teammates are toeing that line with you, you feel a little more confident and stronger. You know that your teammates are going to put forth their best effort, which makes you inspired to do the same. My teammates inspire me to do the best that I can.

What is the most helpful coaching tip you can get before a race?

I have to remind myself to relax. Feel confident, fast and relaxed; smooth and strong. I want to be tough and have fun. Compete. I remember that desire overcomes fear and to have patience.

How has your workout regime helped you toward the performances you’ve had during indoor? Have you made any changes this year to improve?

As an athlete, everyone wants to improve and reach new heights from previous seasons. It's difficult to know where the line is for doing too much where you could potentially get injured or overtrain. This year I have been working on improving the amount of sleep I get and ensuring adequate

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recovery. Rest and recovery are extremely important in staying healthy and building strength and endurance. I also make sure to stretch, roll and ice bath to help with recovery and injury prevention. Focusing on adequate nutrition, especially after workouts, is another area that I'm working on. It's important to refuel right after workouts so that the muscles can gain the full potential from the work.

NORSE PRIDE. Serres(‘16) running the mile at the conference championships.

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SPORTS EDITOR: JULIA JOSEPH

MARCH 6, 2014

Conference is calling LUKE MANDERFELD STAFF WRITER The atmosphere was electric Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 as Luther hosted the annual IIAC Track & Field Indoor Championships. The Luther men finished with 52.2 points, good for sixth in the conference. The Luther women ended with 88 points to finish two points behind University of Dubuque for a fourth place finish.

The decision of who hosts the indoor championships every year is based on a rotation of six teams in the IIAC. This year the rotation fell on Luther, giving them home track advantage.

“The atmosphere is completely different, because it’s inside so it makes everything seem a lot louder,” Luther Track & Field Assistant Coach Vaughn Tackmann said.

That was certainly the case Friday night and Saturday, where the Luther fans could be heard around the Regents Center.

Austin Bauer (‘14) led the men’s pack Friday night, earning allconference honors in the 5,000m event. He finished third with a time of 14:51.56.

Leah Broderick (‘15) rose to the occasion for the women’s team, winning all-conference honors in the Pentathlon with a second place finish.

She set a school record with 3,238 points, winning her second overall all-conference award in this event.

Saturday was another full day of track & field events, but the excitement in the SRC never wavered, with the roar of the crowd being heard in every event.

In the women’s mile Tricia Serres (‘16) took first place with a time of 4:54.58. Last year, she was an indoor All-American in the mile event taking fourth at the national meet.

Joel Clarke (‘15) was one of the headlines going into Saturday. With a new school record in the 55m hurdles in the preliminary round Friday night (7.66), he looked to improve on last year’s finish where he was disqualified. When the gun went off, he was ready. In the finals on Saturday he finished in first place with a time of 7.75, two-tenths of a second better than the second place finisher.

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NORSE FORCE. Clarke (‘15) took the podium after winning the 55m Luke Manderfeld / Chips

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March 7 @ Janesville, Wis. 7 p.m.

March 9 @ Winona, Minn. 9 a.m.

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TEAMWORK. Hellman (‘16) and Beard (‘17) bond after winning the Luke Manderfeld / Chips

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Coe Luther Wartburg Central Loras Buena Vista Simpson Dubuque

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“My mission this year was to make up for last year,” Clarke said. “I wanted to dominate and show what Luther was made of, I was hungry.”

The men’s 4x800m relay team ran to victory against the Wartburg favorites. Kurt Hellman (‘16), Aaron Weckwerth (‘15), Parker Beard (‘17) and John Donovan (‘16) pulled off the upset in a thrilling ending.

Donovan anchored the race, going down the final stretch neck-and-neck with Wartburg's Tyler Schneider. The Luther crowd was deafening as they willed Donovan to the finish line. He

won by a margin of two-tenths of a second.

“The crowd here is just crazy and full of excitement,” Donovan said. “We really just relied on great teamwork and rode the great home field advantage we have here.”

Although the end result may not have been what both teams wanted, they still got to experience the great atmosphere at the meet.

“It was really a special experience for these athletes to run at home the way that they did,” Tackmann said. “It was a really fun weekend overall.”

Upcoming Schedule

March 9 @ Winona, Minn. 9 a.m.

Baseball

Buena Vista Coe #21 Wartburg Central Dubuque Loras Luther Simpson

IIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 3-1 2-1 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Upcoming Schedule

March 8 @ Jacksonville, Ill. vs. UW-Platteville 12 p.m.

March 9 @ Jacksonille, Ill vs. North Central (IL) 12 p.m.

Softball

#21 Coe Dubuque #7 Luther Simpson Wartburg Loras Buena Vista #5 Central

IIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 4-0 4-0 4-0 5-1 4-2 1-3 1-5 0-0

Recent Scores

March 2 @ RCTC vs. Gustavus W 13-4 March 2 @ RCTC vs. Carleton W 10-1

Upcoming Schedule

March 7 @ RCTC Dome tournament

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS. Erik Queoff (‘16) competed in the heptathalon and individual pole vault during Luke Manderfeldr / Chips