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and campaigns with a platform of political change. “The election is about whether we continue to move forward or make a U-turn back to failed politics,” Clinton said. Taking the college setting into account, Clinton brought up issues of college debt and affordability. “I have a clear idea about how we can make college more affordable,” Clinton said. “I want to refinance those debts and bring the cost down for you.” Clinton also connected to Luther College on a sustainability front. “I take seriously, and will do all that I can, building off what President Obama has done, to combat climate change,” Clinton said. “There is much we have to do, but we have to become the clean energy super power of the 21st century…By the end of my first term, we’ll have halfa-billion more solar panels installed in America, and we will have enough clean energy to power every home.”
Faculty members will present in the Faculty Research Symposium (FRS) on Saturday, Sept. 19. Aimed toward faculty, staff, students and the Decorah community, faculty are asked to participate in the discussions sparked by these presentations. Much like the Student Research Symposium in the spring, the FRS is meant to showcase faculty members’ work, foster learning and create interdisciplinary connections in both learning and networking. “It’s a chance for us as faculty to model to students how we live out this idea of liberal arts: why we all agree that it’s important to take classes in these different fields as part of a college community,” presenter and Assistant Professor of English Andy Hageman said. Consisting of both creative and researchbased work, the three panels each host multidisciplinary presentations. Done purposefully to promote connections, audience members are asked to join the conversations by asking questions during the Q&A sessions and conversing between panels. “These are short, 12 to 15 minute talks for a reason,” Hageman said. “This is not about delivering knowledge so much as, ‘here are the questions we are exploring, here are the materials and methods’ and then we have the question and answer time and long stretches in between [panels]. The idea is that people stick around and talk to each other about what they heard.” These conversations are what make the symposium interesting to Associate Professor of English Amy Weldon. “I think the same thing happens in the FRS that starts to happen in your classes,” Weldon said. “People start to make connections.” The Faculty Research Symposium began as a desire to make connections and learn more about other disciplines.
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CLINTON COMES TO TOWN. Hillary Clinton speaks in the Center for the Arts as part of her presidential candidacy campaign tour. Cody Arndtson / Chips KATIE NELSON & ANNA JEIDE NEWS EDITORS Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at Luther College for the Women for Hillary Organizing Event sponsored by Iowa Women for Clinton on Sept. 14. Despite an afternoon rain shower, attendees were not deterred from waiting in line upwards of one hour to see Clinton. About 350 students, faculty, staff and Decorah community members gathered in the atrium of the Center for the Arts to hear Clinton speak. Clinton delivered a speech focusing primarily on women’s equality, improving the economy by strengthening the middle class income and creating greater accessibility for early childhood education. Clinton’s speech was followed by a question and answer session with the audience. “She really brought out the energy and spoke from experience, and even spoke about things that won’t be easy,” George Mapaya (‘16) said. Clinton has very clear goals for the upcoming election
Todd Green talks 9/11 in chapel MADILYN HEINKE VOLUNTEER WRITER
Associate Professor of Religion Todd Green delivered a chapel talk on the fourteenth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, to a congregation of about 150 people. Green led the congregation in remembering not only those who lost their lives on that day, but also in remembering those who have suffered since that morning 14 years ago. Green acknowledged the tragedy of Sept. 11, then urged the congregation to remember the events following that day, including the U.S. decision to declare war on terror. This war has killed more than one million people and left another 7.6 million as
refugees. “I certainly want us to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died in the U.S., but I also want us to remember the lives of many other people who suffered because of 9/11,” Green said. “I want us to remember the devastation, destruction and death triggered by the U.S. war on terror, and I want us to remember the people who have been tortured by our nation because of the war. These people are also worthy of our memory.” Green went on to recount the cruel and dehumanizing effects 9/11 has had on detainees and prisoners held under the pretense of national security. CHAPEL TALK, PAGE 4
TALK OF TRUTH. Assosiate Professor of Religion Todd Green remembers 9/11 in his chapel talk. Madilyn Heinke / Chips
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Cantorei under new direction
SISTERS IN SONG. Assistant Professor of Education Jill Wilson rehearses with the new women of Cantorei Choir. ELIZABETH STAY STAFF WRITER Luther College Cantorei Choir welcomes Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator for Music Education Jill Wilson as the new director. Wilson is replacing Instructor in Music Linda Martin who stepped down from the position after serving as the director of Cantorei for ten years. Cantorei Choir is an all-female auditioned choir at Luther that welcomes the membership of firstyear through senior women. “It was a thrill and an honor to be able to direct Cantorei for 10 years,” Martin said. “It’s a big role. You’re very visible when you’re directing an ensemble, and I guess I was ready to let somebody else have that visibility.” Though Martin was not a part of the hiring process for the new director of Cantorei, she knew that Wilson was a candidate for the position. “It certainly wasn’t up to me who took over, but I knew that Dr. Wilson was new to our faculty last year and was more than qualified to do it,” Martin said. Martin sees a bright future for Cantorei. “I think it will just go on better than ever under her direction,” Martin said. “There won’t be a beat missed.
She’ll continue and take them even further and enjoy them a lot. I think it will be great.” Christina Byrne (‘17) has been a part of the ensemble under the direction of both Martin and Wilson. “Linda [Martin] and the other girls made me feel comfortable i m m e d i a t e l y,” Byrne said. “I was sad to see her leave the ensemble but thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know her and sing under her for a semester.” Cantorei’s rehearsals began at the beginning of the semester along with the many other music ensembles at Luther. “My experiences with Dr. Wilson this semester have been wonderful so far,” Byrne said. “She has high expectations for the ensemble. She challenges us, and I believe she will really help us grow musically this year.” Wilson joined the Luther music faculty in the fall of 2014 after teaching at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa for nine years. “It’s really a treat for me,” Wilson said. “I was away from directing last
year, just teaching academic courses, and didn’t have an ensemble on campus and I really missed it.” Wilson already has long-term goals for the members of Cantorei this year. “I want to have a choir that sounds great,” Wilson said. “But maybe just as important is that they can go away from here and do it on their own and feel like they’re confident musicians.” Cantorei is the only choir on campus that a student could potentially be a member of for all four of their years at Luther. “There’s some longevity there, and it’s amazing how many veterans there are,” Wilson said. “I think there are a lot of people really dedicated to this ensemble and I think that’s neat.” Though the semester has just begun, Wilson is optimistic about what the ensemble will experience this year. “Planning for the rehearsals and getting to meet the girls has been really a joy this first week of class,” Wilson said, “It takes a little while to get going but I’m looking forward to this year ahead. We’ve got a really strong group.”
“She challenges us and I believe she will really help us grow musically this year.” -Christina Byrne (‘17)
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MKTO to perform at Luther ANNA JEIDE NEWS EDITOR The Student Activities Committee (SAC) has selected MKTO as the performing artist for the annual SAC fall concert. SAC Concerts Cochairs Kalie Kampa (‘18) and Miranda Joslin (‘17) announced the selection to members of SAC Concerts over the summer. According to Kampa and Joslin, SAC Concerts committee members met last year to brainstorm a list of possible artists that they would be interested in inviting to Luther. After the initial compilation of potential guest artists, committee members narrowed down the list based on budget considerations and scheduling. “Once we have the remaining few options ranked, we research whether they are available for dates that we have open,” Joslin said. MKTO is a pop duo based out of Los Angeles, according to the group’s website. MKTO members Tony Oller and Malcolm D. Kelley first met as cast members on the Nickelodeon TV series Gigantic in 2010, according to the group’s biography on iTunes. Earlier this year, the group released the EP Bad Girls, featuring the songs “Classic” and “Bad Girls.” “We are super excited about this fall's concert,” Joslin said. “Also, the MKTO concert is the day before Halloween. It will be a ‘costumes encouraged’ concert, but the costumes must be appropriate and cannot be too bulky.” MKTO is set to perform on Oct. 30 at Luther College.
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Sustainability distributes Klean Kantines to first-year students SIDNEY LARSEN VOLUNTEER WRITER The Luther College Center for Sustainable Communities gave away nearly 100 stainless steel Klean Kantine water bottles to first-year students on Monday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday Sept. 10. The water bottle giveaway was part of an initiative by the Center for Sustainable Communities to promote sustainable lifestyles and to markedly lessen the amount of waste produced by members of the Luther College community. Klean Kantine is a company that makes high quality metal water bottles and other containers that are healthy and safe alternatives to disposable plastic. According to Sustainable Foods Director Maren Beard (‘08) the water bottles retail for around $20 each. The quality of the water bottles was an important part of the giveaway. The Center for Sustainable Communities wanted to make sure the students who received the water bottles would continue to use them. “We wanted people to have something that they could be proud of, that they could use during their four years at Luther and beyond,” Beard said. Reilly Tangen (‘19), who received a Klean Kantine, appreciated the quality of the bottles. “It’s definitely something that I’ll use every day,” Tangen said. In order to receive the water bottles, first-year students had to sign a sustainability pledge. “First-years had to commit to taking three actions during their time at Luther, such as using reusable water bottles, turning off lights when not using them, hanging clothes up to dry instead of using electric dryers or taking shorter showers,” Beard said. The first-years who participated in this promotion demonstrated their committment to the sustainability pledge. While participants were only required to sign up for three eco-friendly actions, many students selected four or five. Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities Jon Jensen (‘89) explained the aim of the Klean Kantine project. “It’s part of this larger effort to dramatically reduce the amount of waste that leaves the Luther campus going to the landfill and
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Life Outside Luther Egyptian forces mistakenly fire on desert safari, killing 12 Egyptian forces hunting militants in the country’s western desert mistakenly opened fire on Mexican tourists on safari, killing 12 people and dealing a further blow to the government’s efforts to project an image of stability as it fights an increasingly powerful insurgency, officials said Monday. Egyptian officials said the group did not have permission to be in the area, but have not offered a full account of Sunday’s incident, in which another 10 people were wounded. Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto condemned the attack and demanded a full investigation. Kentucky clerk returns to work after five day stint in jail Kim Davis returned to work Monday for the first time since she was jailed for defying a federal court and announced that she would no longer block her deputies from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Standing at the courthouse door, the Kentucky county clerk read from a handwritten statement and explained that she had been faced with a “seemingly impossible choice” between following her conscience and losing her freedom.
KLEAN KANTINES FOR A CLEAN CAMPUS. Reilly Tangen (‘19) shows off her new reusable water bottle. Sidney Larson / Chips
water bottles are part of that,” Jensen said. The Center for Sustainable Communities feels it is important to note that the Klean Kantine giveaway not only benefits the firstyear students, but the entire Luther student body. According to the staff at the Center for Sustainable C o m m u n i t i e s , promoting less waste production on campus decreases the amount of funding that needs to be allotted to dispose of that waste. “Every dumpster load that goes to the landfill, [Luther] has to pay for, and ultimately that comes out of student tuition dollars,” Jensen said. The Center for Sustainable Communities hopes that this push for the use of reusable water bottles will promote further use of the water bottle filling stations across campus
and increase general awareness of sustainable lifestyles. “More and more students will begin to see sustainability as an intrinsic part of the culture at Luther College,” Jensen said. “This is who we are.”
Hungary declares emergency, seals borders, detains migrants Hungary sealed off its border with Serbia with massive coils of barbed wire Tuesday and began detaining migrants trying to use the country as a gateway to Western Europe, harsh new measures that left thousands of frustrated asylum-seekers piled up on the Serbian side of the border. Human rights activists condemned the move, with Amnesty International saying Hungary’s “intimidating show of militarized force is shocking.” Compiled from: www.ap.org
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Clinton campaigns at Luther CLINTON, PAGE 1 The Q&A session focused mostly on community inquiries about gun control and substance abuse. “We have to figure out how to help people, not punish them,” Clinton said on substance abuse, and later on gun control stated, “We have an unacceptable level of gun violence in America.” Some students found the live setting of the event very refreshing. “I don’t personally agree with everything she says, but I thought it would be interesting to see a talk live and not a recorded statement,” Tanner Huppert (‘18) said. Numberous students attended the political rally, but community members from the surrounding area were also drawn in by Clinton’s celebrity status. “She’s former First Lady, former Secretary of State . . . and anytime you can go see a former leader you should go see them,” Decorah resident Maureen Antoine said. “It’s part of being an American.” Although a number of audience members are undecided or support other candidates, they still felt it was important to attend. “I agree with her on many issues, but its always good to get a comparison as well,” Bernie Sanders supporter Christopher LangePearson (‘19) said. Many attendees believe this will be the first of many presidential hopefuls to stop at campus during the 2016 election circuit. “I expect all [the candidates] to come through sooner or later,” attendee and Chickasaw County Democratic Chair Steve Lynch said.
PRESIDENT AND THE HOPEFUL. Luther College President Carlson and United States presidential hopeful Clinton meet at her event Monday. Photo courtesy of Patrick Larson
Faculty share research SYMPOSIUM, PAGE 1 Prompted after reading the English department newsletter, Weldon wondered what was happening in other departments. Seeing a need for increased communication among disciplines to share their work and inspired by the success of the Student Research Symposium, Weldon started the FRS in 2013. Similar to the Student Research Symposium, faculty respond to a call for submissions. Those interested in participating submitted an abstract to the FRS Steering Committee, consisting of Hageman, Weldon, Associate Professor of Physics Todd Pedlar, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Holly Moore and Director of Visual Media Aaron Lurth. The committee then selects the participants, arranges the program and chooses the titles. With panels such as, “Forgive Them, for They Know Precisely What They Do,” and Hageman’s own presentation titled, “Llamas in Space & Letters
from Sturgeon: Two Tales from the Archives,” the titles create intrigue. “[We’re] trying to combine people’s work that seems like it should be able to spark conversations and speak to each [presentation], but not necessarily in the most obvious ways,” Hageman said. “And the titles are meant to reflect that.” Besides engaging attendees in critical thinking, the symposium also offers the chance for students to glimpse their future. Both Weldon and Hageman agree that the symposium offers a view into one’s potential field and allows students to see professors engage in professional conversations. It’s also a networking opportunity, allowing people of all areas of study to connect over topics that interest them, whether it be a simple conversation, igniting an idea for a senior project or opening the door to a faculty-student research opportunity. Supported by the president, the dean and the Board of Regents, both Weldon and Hageman are excited to see the FRS continue to grow in the future.
WILD RESEARCH. Professor of Chemistry Brad Chamberlain presents at the 2014 Faculty Research Symposium. Michael Hagstrom / Photo Bureau
Green talks 9/11 aftermath, torture CHAPEL TALK, PAGE 1 In April 2014, the Senate Committee on Intelligence released a report detailing the forms of torture used on prisoners by the Central Intelligence Agency’s Detention and Interrogation Program. Green referenced the litany of forms of torture discovered by the Senate Committee’s investigation. “[The forms of torture include] rectal feeding of prisoners without medical necessity; interrogators threatening to rape or murder the children or family members of prisoners; the actual raping of prisoners, men, women and even a few documented instances of minors; mock executions; water boarding, which is simulated drowning; Russian Roulette; forcing prisoners to stay awake for over one week; forcing prisoners with broken bones to stand on their injuries for hours at a time; ice water baths; urinating on detainees and pouring phosphoric acid on detainees. And that’s just the stuff we’ve admitted to,” Green said. Green referred to a Washington Post Poll from December 2014 in which the majority of white Christians claimed that they supported the use of these forms of torture. The gospel text for Green’s message came from Matthew 27:24-31 in which Jesus is condemned to death by Pontius Pilate via torture of crucifixion. Green presented what he views as the hypocrisy of a theology that identifies with victim of crucifixion, yet endorses the use of torture. Green’s message struck a cord with Congregational Council President Carter Johnson (’16). “No one wants to hear it,” Johnson said. “It was refreshing, but it was very stunning. To be in a chapel setting on 9/11 and for the topic to be on torture and the fallout of 9/11, which never gets talked about, that was pretty powerful.” In the future, Johnson would like the students and faculty to remember not only those families and people who were affected on 9/11, but alsothe many refugees and Muslims who also suffer from displacement due to war or from discrimination. In an article Green recently published on the subject of 9/11 Muslim victims, he calls for Christians to be the kind of people they are claiming to be by mourning all of those who have suffered due to the events that happened on 9/11. To read more of Green’s article, follow this link: https://sojo.net/articles/neverforget. “If our nation is to remember the lives of all who have suffered because of 9/11, Christians will need to do their part to renegotiate the terms for who and what we remember,” Green said. “Otherwise, ‘never forget’ will remain a well-intended but shallow slogan that encourages us to elevate some lives above others, and to turn a blind eye to the violence, injustice and hatred directed at Muslims in our name.”
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Artists in Driftward Press LAURA PROESCHOLDT STAFF WRITER Art by Kristin Anderson (‘16) and poetry by Zora Hurst (‘17) is featured in the September issue of Decorahbased publication Driftwood Press. Driftward Press, whose slogan is “Regional Art in the Mail,” distributes the work of artists and writers living within 150 miles of Decorah in the form of a two-sided eight-by-ten inch print. Monthly themes range from anatomy and magic, to tools and machines. This month, the focus is travel and adventure. Anderson seeks to provoke
adventures of the imagination by combining ink, acrylic and coffee on paper to depict nonrepresentational landscapes. “I’ve kind of strayed away from the representational depiction of landscape because it doesn’t allow for chance—for people to kind of step into a weird space, which is something I really like,” Anderson said. “I usually don’t plan out what the landscapes are going to look like; the beginning stages are usually a lot of pouring and splashing.” Anderson says that the “touch of cartooniness” in her work comes from an interest in graphic novels, comics
STARDUST. Anderson created “Stardust” using Ink, Acrylics and Coffee Photo courtesy of Kristin Anderson
“Untitled” Zora Hurst streetlights are desperately beautiful during rainstorms, but blizzards turn them into martyrs, bearing torches over solemn heads.
and children’s books citing Scott McCloud, “Hellboy” and Mercer Mayer as influences. Surrealism also influences Anderson’s work. “The idea that familiar things can be used in different ways, such as a texture from concrete or a leaf or how rust looks when it spreads, and then changing that and using it as a solid object or making a concrete-type texture but making it transparent— having that familiarity and weirdness together—that’s something that I’m really interested in,” Anderson said. The wide distribution of her art feels exciting and slightly odd to Anderson. “It’s kind of weird to think about one of my paintings just kind of being out there now,” Anderson said. “I think there’s always an anxiety with sharing something that you put so much work into—especially since you’re the only one who knows the emotional weight that you had when you were making it.” Two of Hurst’s poems also appear in the issue. “The [first] piece that’s currently on title is about alienation, which I think is something that we try to pretend doesn’t happen when we travel, but a lot of times we feel like we’re intruding and like we don’t fit,” Hurst said. “The other one is mostly about childhood—kids are really adventurous and they don’t think that they are, but they are also for the most part less scared of looking stupid.” Hurst has identified as a writer from a young age. “I mean, this sounds really cheesy, but I’ve always been writing,” Hurst said. “I’m an only child, so I had to come up with sh*t to entertain myself, and that was one of my favorite things to do. When I was in third grade I did this comic book about broccoli, so I guess that’s when I probably would have said I wanted to be a writer.” Hurst takes an organic approach to
CREATIVE SPACE. Artist Kristin Anderson (‘16) in her studio space. Laura Proescholdt / Chips
MEET THE WRITER. Poet Zora Hurst (‘17) has wanted to be a writer since childhood. Laura Proescholdt / Chips writing poetry. “Honestly, I really don’t write things that often,” Hurst said. “A lot of times I’ll get lines in a dream or something and then write it down and just sit on it for a while, and when it comes, it comes. Usually, I write pieces all in one go, so I kind of just trust my instincts and maybe revise a little later. For the most part, I think I’ve been pretty good at knowing what I want to say and how I want to say it.” Hurst wants to prompt moments of introspection for readers. “I hope [people] allow themselves
to feel tender,” Hurst said. “I think a lot of the most important interactions we have with ourselves are those instant moments of despair or just some kind of overwhelming emotion that just kind of takes you outside of yourself.” Hurst wants readers “to acknowledge that [emotion] occurs and to just let it happen.” The September issue of Driftward Press can be found at www.driftwardpress.com, along with information about monthly subscriptions and student discounts.
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PHEW. Anderson created “Phew” using Ink, Ink Pen and Acrylics
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Nikolay “Nick” Suvorov: serving up smiles FRANCES STEVENSON STAFF WRITER Russian native Nickolay Suvorov, also known as Nick, is a shift manager at Marty’s and Nordic Brew. According to coworkers and students, Suvorov makes Marty’s and Nordic Brew a fun work environment. He keeps busy by adding cultural and inventive foods to the Marty’s and Nordic Brew menus. Suvorov came to the U.S. 15 years ago from Siberia to pursue new opportunities and has been at Luther for the past three years. “I worked in a factory for 10 years and then I decided that I like to cook and I like kids, so I decided to work at Luther,” Suvorov said. “I have twice the fun! Because I get to cook and there are kids!” Suvorov has a son of his own who is a sophomore at Iowa State, and Suvorov is proud of his accomplishments. “One of the reasons we came to the U.S. is because we wanted a better life for our son,” Suvorov said. “He works pretty hard to be a good son and have a good future, and that’s the American dream, right? There are more opportunities here than in any other place in the world.” According to student worker Averie Manke (‘18), joking around and laughing is often a part of working at Marty’s with Suvorov. “Nick is such a fun person to work with,” Manke said. “He always tells the best stories and listens to fun music. Every shift with Nick seems to go very fast because he is so enjoyable to be around.” Jaden Leliefeld (‘18) agrees that Suvorov’s fun attitude brightens up Marty’s and Nordic Brew. “Nick is a great guy to work with,” Leliefeld said. “He’s energetic and funny but gets everything done efficiently. He’s always interacting with students and trying to make Marty’s and Nordic Brew fun places to work.” According to student worker Anna Streeper (‘18) Suvorov is a handyman with the maintenance of the many machines used in the making of Nordic Brew beverages. “He fixed the coffee machine twice last year,”
Streeper said. “He’s a big teddy bear who uses sarcasm wonderfully and makes the workplace a fun place to be.” While working in Luther’s Dining Services, Suvorov has introduced a few popular drinks to Nordic Brew, including the Moscow Fog, the Russian Summer and the Honey Cider. According to Rachel Adkins (‘17), Suvorov is always trying new things to make savory food. “He’ll experiment in the back with the food,” Adkins said. “He makes really yummy stuff ! He’ll just experiment with whatever’s leftover.” Suvorov pitched the idea of adding Russian and European meals to Oneota Market, another retail dining option on campus. “It’s something we looked at doing,” Purchasing Specialist and Acting Retail Manager Curt Raddatz said. “Right now we’re focused on making things a little bit more efficient. It’s something that we’re still considering.” Suvorov got the idea of doing less traditional American meals while working at Family Table, a restaurant in Decorah. “For two years I worked at Family Table,” Suvorov said. “I made European dishes there twice a week and I changed my menu once a month.” At Family Table, Suvorov made different kinds of European meals, such as crepes and Swedish meatballs, along with Russian meals like Beef Stroganoff and Borscht, a traditional beet soup. Most of the regular patrons of Family Table liked Suvorov’s Russian meals, although some of them were considered too nontraditional for the restaurant. “I [made] Beef Stroganoff, [which] for some reason is not too Russian,” Suvorov said. “It couldn’t be more Russian because it’s the name of the Russian royal family.” These types of traditional Russian meals are the sort that Suvorov would like to introduce to Oneota Market or another dining facility at Luther. Suvorov would like to continue designing these types of meals and drinks for Luther’s Dining Services.
Imagine Fellows Share Experiences ABBY CARPENTER FEATURES EDITOR What if you were given $5,000 and asked to imagine the academic possibilites? Each year, 10 Luther students are given exactly this opportunity and are encouraged to follow their dreams to pursue an educational experience abroad, made possible by the Imagine Fellowship. The candidates selected, known as the Imagine Fellows, each receive a $5,000 fellowship to be used at any time during their junior or senior year. The only restriction is that the fellowship be used to pursue an extended learning experience beyond campus, leaving the fellows with endless possibilities. Because this fellowship is a creative investment in people and ideas, no formal product is required as a result of the experience. Imagine Fellows share their experiences with other fellows during biannual dinners and may use their experiences for other projects, such as senior projects or internships. Requirements include an ACT score greater than or equal to 30, a cumulative high school GPA higher than or equal to a 3.75 and a 500-word essay. Candidates are chosen based on their potential as a student and their capacity and passion to engage in self-directed learning.
“Possibilities are almost endless,” Associate Dean and Director of Curriculum Development and College Honors Terry Sparkes said. “Some have used it for internships in another country or to gain experience with an organization in the U.S. Some have designed researchoriented projects, such as following the trail of Ernest Hemingway’s life as a writer, or joining a medical research project in Norway for a summer. The fellows work with a faculty adviser and me to propose their project and work out the details.” Annie Waniger (‘16) used her fellowship this summer to go to Plum Village, a Buddhist monastery in the south of France to explore the concept of “mindfulness” and the benefits of mindful meditation. Waniger spent a week with about 400 monks, nuns and laypeople practicing sitting meditation, meditative walking, mindful eating and developing compassion through the practice of mindful listening and speaking. “My overall project is centered on the usefulness of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation in psychology, specifically as a treatment tool for anxiety and depression,” Waniger said. “This experience gave me the opportunity to examine it from its religious foundation.” According to Waniger, her results were
unexpected and provocative. “What surprised me most was that the monastics did not see mindfulness as a tool, but as a way of living,” Waniger said. “I had spent an entire semester researching the benefits of mindfulness as a tool for relieving anxiety and depression, and it was enlightening to see how the practice can be used for so much more beyond that.” Waniger found her experience applicable to her future plans. “Ultimately, this scholarship allowed me to gain an experiential understanding of well-being from a very unique perspective,” Waniger said. “As a biology major on the pre-med track, I have studied factors of physical well-being, and this experience gave me a chance to study the psychological factors of well-being as well.” Erika Storvick (‘16) also used her fellowship this summer to go to Plum Village in France. “I was in France for almost eight weeks, doing a three week religious pilgrimage on Le chemins de Compostelle/El Camino de Santiago, participating in a mindfulness retreat at Plum Village for two weeks and then attending the Gathering for a New Solidarity at Taize,” Storvick said. “Each of these experiences were formative in different ways.”
Imagine Fellow Emily Holm (‘17) used her fellowship this summer to intern with the organization Kids4Peace in Seattle, Washington. According to Holm, the organization is an interfaith summer camp for -=Christian, Muslim and Jewish students from Jerusalem and the U.S. that is designed to foster crosscultural interreligious relationships and to empower future peacemakers. “While I was there, I facilitated dialogues with the campers and helped out with the interfaith sessions,” Holm said. “Everyone always asks the question: what would you do if you could do anything in the world? For a long time, I didn’t know how to answer that question. The Imagine Fellowship gave me the chance to think critically about my own passions and dreams and made those dreams a reality. Now that my Imagine Fellowship is over, I feel like I know myself so much better—I know what I love, what my strengths and weaknesses are and what inspires me.” Holm believes she learned a great deal as an Imagine Fellow. “I learned a lot about conflicts and how they start and end,” Holm said. “I definitely don’t have all the answers to save the world, but if I have learned anything this summer it’s that peace requires dialogue and dialogue requires listening.”
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Edible Landscapes offers free food for students
FREE FOOD. The Edible Landscapes located in front of Valders and behind Ylvisaker Hall offer free produce to students and faculty. JACOB WAREHIME STAFF WRITER Beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, assorted herbs, lettuce, kale, peppers, cherry tomatoes, chard and flowers. These are just a few of the edible plants available for free to students and faculty to pick and eat from the Luther College Edible Landscapes. Located next to Valders Hall of Science and behind Ylvisaker Hall, the Edible Landscapes are an attempt to make Luther more sustainable in a fun, accessible way. The Valders garden was started in the summer of 2010 through a change project proposed by students in Associate Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies Professor Jon Jensen’s (‘89) Environmental Philosophy class. The Ylvisaker Landscape was added in 2011. “A wide range of vegetables are grown in those spaces, with an emphasis on things people can pick and eat right out of the garden,” Sustainable Foods Educator Maren Beard (‘08) said. The process of getting the gardens started each year is a long and intricate one. After the seeds have been picked in the early spring, they are planted in the greenhouse adjacent to the Valders garden. Ground Crew employee Katie Kovacovich (‘16) was part of this year’s effort to get the gardens going. According to Kovacovich, it takes a lot of work by the Grounds Crew to get the gardens to produce the amount they do each year. “We talk and decide what should go where, and slowly but surely we get all of these plants going,” Kovacovich said. “After that, it’s a lot of planting, weeding and making stuff look pretty.” However, Kovacovich said the gardens are underutilized, which causes a problem for the growers. “Some of the food has been going bad because people just aren’t picking them,” Kovacovich says. This sentiment is echoed by Local Foods Project Manager Ellen Badger (‘16). “A lot of people just don’t know about the Edible Landscapes, and if they do, many don’t realize that they’re open to everyone,” Badger says. “It’s great! You can just go get tomatoes on your way to class!” Across from Highway 52 on Pole Line Road, Luther students have another option to collect locally grown produce. Now run by the Center for Sustainable Communities, the Luther
garden grows much of the cafeteria’s fresh produce. The gardens also offer 10-by-10 feet plots of land to any Luther students and staff who wish to grow their own food. Starting in late spring, for $10, one can sign up for a plot which will be theirs throughout the entire growing season. Badger and Kovacovich, along with John Doorenbos (‘16) and Jane Wilson (‘16), were among those who rented out a plot this summer. They grew produce such as tomatoes, basil, flowers, peppers, lavender, chard and Asian greens, and they even tried to grow peas. “[The plot] doesn’t sound like a lot until you look at it and it’s huge,” Badger said. “I’m still out there once a week picking basil and tomatoes for my kitchen. In fact, I’ve been getting all my produce from my garden these last few weeks. I even have 12 jars of tomato sauce in my freezer.” However, like the Edible Landcapes on campus, the
PLANTS FOR PEOPLE. Valders.
Photo courtesy of Luke Lumbar
community plots are largely underutilized with about one third of the plots unrented this summer. Kovacovich encourages students to use the gardens. “Everyone should try it,” Kovacovich said. “At some point in your life, grow something. It’s really humbling to realize that this is where my food comes from; this is what it takes to grow food. Imagine large scale farming […] it’s a really beautiful process, just to be able to connect to the earth. We had a ton of fun, and I encourage students to do it.” Students who are curious about gardening at Luther are invited to learn more by stopping in to the sustainability suite located on the third floor of Valders and can find more information on the Sustainability website. “[The gardens] get used a lot and we always want to encourage even more people to take advantage of the great fresh goodies available in those spaces,” Beard said.
Trevor Schwichtenberg (‘17) picks food from the Edible Landscape outside of Photo courtesy of Luke Lumbar
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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A&E EDITOR: JENNA NELSON
Dred I Dread shows their passion
GET WITH THE GROOVE. Dred I Dread rocks the Marty’s stage during their reggae show Friday, Sept. 11 ELYSE GROTHAUS VOLUNTEER WRITER SAC Spotlight presented the Minnesota-based reggae band Dred I Dread on Friday, Sept. 11, Formed in 1998, this band is composed of lead singer Peewee Dread, drummer Rawle G., guitar player Serdar G., keyboardist Alex Cole Jr. and bass player Paul Kammeyer. SAC Spotlight Co-chair Anna Johnson (‘16) explained how the committee searches for performance groups. “[We look for] diverse and different groups that aren’t normally represented,” Johnsom said. “So when we were looking through all of the different groups that we have contacting us, we just pick some of the ones that stand out to us.” The band has had a successful career and were chosen as the “Best Local Reggae Band” by Minnesota City Pages Magazine just a year after they were formed in 1999. In 2000 and 2001, they were also named “Best Reggae Band in Minnesota” by members of the Minnesota Music Academy. According to lead singer Peewee Dread, the band’s passion and goals for their reggae music are expansive. “The mission [of the band] is to continue to expand reggae music because that’s what Dred I Dread is really
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about,” Dread said. “We break people out of their comfort zones.” The members of the band come from diverse cultural backgrounds including Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota, Turkey and Mexico, which Dread attributes their unique sound to. The group’s mission goes beyond just the music, which they made clear throughout their concert, according to attendee James Miller (‘19). “I just like the social message they’re proclaiming,” Miller said. “I like how they are really speaking out against the poverty that a lot of those people face, and they are trying to make a positive difference with people who need help.” Dred I Dread is committed to bettering the world through the power of music. “What we’re doing is exchanging music for people that want to donate to the communities,” Dread said. “No matter where you live in the world, we are connecting and building a community network so that not only can we spread the message of our music, but we can spread the message of the safety and care for all people. All over the world people are changing for the better.” Dred I Dread’s music can be accessed on iTunes and will
be available on Amazon soon. Fans can always request music through their website at www.dredidread.com. The band will soon be releasing their fourth album entitled “The Evolution of Dred I Dread,” which they are excited to share with the world. Dread also passed along advice for student bands and musicians on the importance of practicing every day. “Stay true to who you are, never give up on your dream and always strive to be you,” Dread said. “The way you play music is how you live your life.”
“Stay true to who you are, never give up on your dream and always strive to be you. The way you play music is how you live your life.” - Peewee Dread
ENJOY THE SHOW. Students enjoy Dred I Dread reggae courtesy of the SAC Spotlight committee. Will Heller / Photo Bureau
Meet the KWLC review EMMA CASSABAUM KWLC STATION MANAGER AND NEWS DIRECTOR For most, KWLC is little more than a quick mention from your admissions ambassador on your first campus tour, but for the rest of us, it’s the little basement that rocks. KWLC has been providing high—quality, commercial free radio on campus and in the surrounding community since 1926, making it one of the oldest college radio stations in the
country and, arguably, one of the best. Broadcasting seven days a week, KWLC is producing some incredible shows: countless music shows of every genre, talk programming on music, sports, world events and life at Luther, as well as a variety of other shows that you might just find interesting. This year, we’re looking to expand our range of programming as well as expand our reach to our listeners. These weekly columns in Chips
are just one of the many ways we at KWLC want to get you closer to the music and programming you love. Whether it’s concert and album reviews or other music-related discussion, our columns will give you a look at just how we see things from our little basement. This year, we invite you to join us. Let KWLC be something more than a mention on your campus tour—read our music journal, “The AM,” join our subscription service and attend sponsored
For the best in new independent music, tune in to KWLC Radio Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. KWLC can be found at 1240AM on the radio dial or online at kwlc.luther.edu
concerts! Check out our blog, tune in to your favorite shows and sign up to start working on your own! There’s a lot happening down here in this little basement, but don’t take my word for it— come and see for yourself.
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MANAGING EDITOR: CAMERON MEYFERTH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Student discusses her experience with grounds Letter to the Editor Friday morning I woke to a Facebook post prompting me to read an opinion piece published in Chips the day before. Written by Lexi Scharmer (‘16) and Coriann Dorgay (‘16), two women who worked for Luther’s Grounds Crew during this past summer, it addressed the sexism and structural issues present in this department. I’ve shared these sentiments for the past two years as a member of the Grounds Crew. It was extremely well written and powerful—I was given the push and inspiration I’ve needed for years to bring this issue to the forefront. I walked into my shift that morning at 9:45 a.m., paper in hand, and asked my (all-male) supervisors sitting in the shop if they had read Chips. Most of them had, and one asked me, “Are you angry at us too?” I responded with, “I’ve been angry for three years.” This was followed by laughter, and one supervisor responded with, “Everything has a reason.” This type of dismissal and disregard has not been uncommon in my experience with communication in this job. However, as I was getting ready to start my shift, I was approached by my work-study supervisor about my apparent frustration. I was very appreciative that he came to speak to me about this, and I would like to emphasize that my supervisors are not bad people with bad intentions. I respect and enjoy all of them, even though I vastly disagree with the system of inequality that has been perpetuated in Grounds Crew for years. While this conversation I had with my supervisor was important, I do not feel it alone was enough to make a significant and lasting change. There are many aspects of Grounds Crew that I and
many of my co-workers have expressed frustration about over the years. The unequal division of labor between males and females, a paper schedule in the office separated based on your gender, work shifts where you hardly ever are assigned to work with a student of a different gender than yourself and the disregard for students’ interests and capabilities, regardless of gender, just to name a few. I could go on and on listing specifics of these problems, but I’d rather focus my attention elsewhere. To respond to some statements from Scharmer and Dorgay: I have asked and been trained (due to my own perseverance, not supervisory initiative) to use riding mowers on campus but have never been asked to use this equipment on a grounds shift. In fact, on my first day of work sophomore year, I told my supervisor that I had a lot of experience and was quite comfortable on said mowers. This is just one example of discrepancies in training and assignment specifics, which works in the other direction as well. A number of my male coworkers have expressed to me their interest in things like gardening or simply their frustration of almost always having to mow or string trim. Again, as Scharmer and Dorgay pointed out, these systems are based on the premise that we as workers should have to ask to be offered the same opportunities as our co-workers. I am not writing this article as a “Katie-wants-tomow” campaign, as this is far from the root and reasons for my words. I am writing to hopefully empower all students, faculty, staff and frankly anyone affected by adverse or unequal situations to advocate for yourself and those around you. To all on campus—take a look around at the beautiful grounds, and more importantly,
those who care for them. What do you see? Who is doing what jobs? Who is working with whom? As stated by Scharmer and Dorgay, it is no secret to Luther the realities of this very visible job on campus. If you don’t like what you see, let’s work to fix it. We don’t need to attack people, place blame or spend time discussing the “tradition” of work in Grounds Crew—we are just wasting our time. I am aware that change isn’t easy and won’t happen overnight, but that does not mean that we ignore this system and settle for assuming it is just too big to fix. We as students need to be less afraid to advocate for change and put pressure on systems that adversely affect all of us. It may not always be a comfortable environment to speak up in, but we are some of the most important voices in making these changes a reality, and this issue is ultimately a reflection of the values and priorities of this institution as a whole. That being said, all administrative personnel and other related parties reading this need to take this issue seriously, as it has been a well-known problem on campus for years. More importantly, this is not our problem to fix; we are student workers and should not have to beg for equality in the workplace. If we truly are such a progressive and equalityfocused campus, then this should be a priority. It is disappointing to me that such a system still exists at Luther, and I personally hold myself and this campus to much higher standards. I look forward to working with anyone who wants to help in making a change, and I by no means plan on letting this issue die down until we see a tangible difference in this structure.
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Katie Kovacovich (‘16)
Do we really want a “dislike” feature? CAMERON MEYFERTH MANAGING EDITOR Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg just made an announcement last Tuesday, Sept. 15, that the internationally popular social media site Facebook would soon have a “dislike” button to go along with the “like” button. While this is exciting news, considering a “dislike” option for posts and comments has been one of the most frequently requested features for the website, I think there are a number of things to consider when it comes to whether or not we really want the option to “dislike” someone’s content and give others the ability to “dislike” our own content. Here is a brief list of some pros and cons I can think of regarding the potential future “dislike” feature on Facebook. PRO: Expressing sympathy and other positive “dislike” emotions While some people would certainly use the new feature to simply “downvote” a post, the major utilization of the “dislike” button would be to curtly
express emotions like sympathy on a post where “liking” it doesn’t really feel emotionally appropriate. For example, it feels weird to “like” someone’s post about being severely ill. I don’t enjoy the fact that you are sick and weren’t able to go to work today, I just want to show that I acknowledge your struggle without having to commit to a whole comment! CON: Cyberbullying, cruel intentions and other negative “dislike” emotions Unfortunately, people write some pretty cruel and nasty things in the comments of people’s posts, but a “dislike” feature would potentially give another method to harass or put-down people on the internet. For example, a girl could post a selfie and get multiple “dislikes” from her peers and classmates. PRO: Content shaping and presentation Another website I frequent, Reddit, has long had “upvotes” and “downvotes.” These serve to not just inform the person who posted the content whether
people liked it or not, but they are also integral to determining which content gets presented to the greater viewing population of Reddit, and to motivating other users to post good content that other users will “upvote.” I feel that because Facebook has not had these kinds of features, Facebook has become full of low-quality content and “clickbait” articles just looking for an easy “like.” Now I have a way to tell Facebook that I don’t like this kind of content without hitting the “ignore all posts from this person” button. CON: Annoying posts asking people to vote with “like” and “dislike” I mean, there are already so many posts out there asking readers to “like if you agree, comment if you disagree.” A “dislike” feature would definitely be an improvement to those kinds of posts because then people could discuss their ideas in the comments, but I foresee those kinds of posts exploding to absolutely ridiculous numbers if the feature were to be implemented, to the point that it would just become annoying (I’m already getting real hot
about this, if you can’t tell). PRO: People can see that I don’t like something I can see how sometimes I might like to be able to show that I don’t like something. I can just hit “dislike” on a post and have my name appear on the list of people who dislike this post. That would be much easier than having to write a well-reasoned argument in the comments. CON: People can see that I don’t like something Yes, this is the same as the last pro I just wrote. There are definitely times where I would like to demonstrate that I dislike something without having my name on a list of “dislikes.” Whether it’s a hot topic several people are already arguing about, a remarkably poor post by someone I don’t really know too well, or my mother posting that one really awkward picture of me in middle school. Anonymity is often viewed as one of the problems of the Internet, but I view it as something that can be really nice to have on a forum as public and open as Facebook.
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MANAGING EDITOR: CAMERON MEYFERTH
Poor timing for Clinton Editorial
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton came to Luther on Monday, Sept. 14, marking the first, but hopefully not only, candidate to visit during the 2015-16 school year. Many showed up to this event, with some showing great enthusiasm, but there was also cause for grief across campus. First, the choice of venue was questionable at best. The atrium of the Center for the Arts is not exactly a high-capacity facility, and it was definitely not built to contain the hundreds of attendees and allow them all to be able to see. There was very little actual seating, with most attendees standing on the ground level in a large mob struggling to see, and those who stood on the second level strained their necks to catch a small glimpse of Clinton. Second, the timing of the event was inconvenient and disruptive to the class schedule at Luther. With the doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and a scheduled end time of 4:00 p.m., the event potentially conflicted with three different class periods. This placed many students in the position to have to decide between a class or ensemble rehearsal and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in the American campaign process. Additionally, this event pressured many professors to excuse students, let out class early, start class late or modify class to accommodate missing students. Next, Clinton was late to the stage. Not just a couple minutes.
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“I originally had class during the time [Clinton] was supposed to be here, but my professor canceled class because she said it was more important to be there. She said, ‘You guys can watch a movie any day, but you probably won’t be able to see a possible president around any time soon.’” Alicia Mickelson (‘17)
She was delayed nearly an hour. This may have been more amenable had the event been at a later, more convenient time for students, but many students had class, rehearsals or other commitments at or soon after 4:00 p.m. This forced an additional decision on attendees to give up on the hour or more they spent in line and miss even getting to see Clinton, or skip out on a commitment they would have otherwise been able to make and possibly face the wrath of a professor, director or supervisor. The delay may or may not have been Clinton’s own fault, but it was certainly indicative of the poor planning behind the event. Even a message to the audience informing them of the delay would have been courteous. Lastly, Clinton’s event was disruptive to the functioning of the CFA. The whole building was shut down for security purposes, which is understandable given Clinton’s security needs, but this resulted in the disruption of nearly every aspect of the CFA. Classes were canceled or relocated, rehearsals were moved and students who work in Sunnyside Café and the scene and costume shops will have to make up their hours in some other way. Although the Luther community is grateful and appreciative of the opportunity to see Hillary Clinton speak, the event as a whole was inconvenient, disruptive and inconsiderate to students and Luther in general. We here at Chips are really excited for the next candidate to visit Luther, not just because Luther students are getting jazzed about politics this year, but also because the next candidate doesn’t have a tough act to follow.
What did you think about the timing of the Hillary Clinton event on campus last Monday?
“I wanted to [attend Clinton’s speech], but I didn’t have time. I had a rehearsal right in the middle of the time she was scheduled. It would KDYH EHHQ PRUH EHQHĆ FLDO IRU KHU to come on a weekend rather than on a week day.” Wesley Frye (‘16)
“I planned on going [to hear Clinton] and I didn’t have a class in the way. In my class right before it, my professor said, ‘If you feel like you need to leave early to get there, leave whenever you want.’ People did get up and leave in the middle of class.” Megan Geyer (‘17)
Real-life learning chances BETHANY SEAVERS TEMPLETON HEAD COPY EDITOR In my three full years at Luther, I have learned many things, in and out of the classroom. I came to Luther expecting to learn a lot as a student and as an emerging adult. I am here to have meaningful experiences in the classroom and to have more opportunities outside of the classroom to expand what I have learned up to this point. I also came here to become a more well-rounded individual so that as I make my entrance into adulthood, I am not only booksmart, but can also handle myself in various adult social situations. In order to learn about these social situations, I tend to look at the adults around me, hoping to find role models. So imagine my disappointment when I heard from many fellow students who made the adult decision to see Hillary Clinton that they were met with unnecessarily harsh words from professors that seemed threatening, passive-aggressive or just plain childish. Let me be clear here. I am not hearing this from people who would, on any normal basis, skip class for just anything. I am not hearing this from people who regularly miss assignments or are otherwise irresponsible in their preparation for classes. I am not hearing this from people who would have informed their professors of this decision in a disrespectful manner. I am hearing from people who genuinely care about what they learn and how well they learn it, and who handle themselves in a professional manner.
What is discouraging to me is that these professors could not seem to look long term. In the short term, students missed classes or rehearsals, and that seems really big right now. But if you could look beyond this year, or even this semester, it is not too long from now that the students sitting in classrooms right now are going to be making some big decisions for the direction of this country. Wouldn’t it be in the best interest of everyone for students to be as informed as possible? The young adult voter turn-out in the last election was disappointing, to say the least, so the fact that so many Luther students showed a high amount of interest in a political leader coming to town should be encouraging to the adults in our lives. You can’t sit there and say that this generation is apathetic and then discourage us from going to a political event many of us felt passionate about. Yes, it may mean making up some missed time (a consequence many of us were willing to face individually), but the long-term benefits of professors encouraging participation in events like this are plentiful and should be obvious. If there is not already a Luther policy about missing classes for a reason like a major political leader coming to campus, or even an opportunity for professional development, there needs to be. So much learning occurs outside of the classroom that actually cannot occur in the confines of the four walls of a classroom. I understand that we are here to be students first, but we are also here to learn about the outside world and think about our actions’ implications on the future.
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Luther hosts All-American cross country meet ZACHARY WITHERS VOLUNTEER WRITER The All-American Invitational Cross Country Meet can be described in many ways: as a race, a gathering of runners from the junior high level all the way up through the college ranks, or a community event, but perhaps the most fitting description consists of just one word: fun. Luther hosted the 44th annual AllAmerican Invitational Cross Country Meet on Sept. 12. Several races were run across Luther’s campus throughout the day and were divided into age groups ranging from junior high to college level. “It’s probably one of the most fun meets we have all year,� cross country runner Bryce Hefty (‘18) said. “It’s a home meet with a bunch of fans from Luther cheering us on. We get to enjoy ourselves.� Women’s Associate Head Coach Yarrow Pasche echoed Hefty’s sentiments. “[The meet] is an opportunity to see teams from outside of our immediate area,� Pasche said. “There are no teams from our conference [competing], so that’s kind of fun. [Additionally,] tons of alums will be back to run or to cheer, and that makes it really exciting to those who are racing.� The invitational event is named in honor of the All-Americans who have graduated from Luther in the past.
Pasche noted that the list continues to grow each year as Luther runners continue to achieve excellence in their sport. As the name implies, teams are invited to this race, but it is by no means exclusive. “Any team who wants to come is definitely invited,� Pasche said. This year, the college field included Iowa Lakes and Iowa Central Community Colleges,the Macalester women’s team, the Hammond men’s and women’s teams, the Augustana men’s team and the St. John’s men’s teams. For its part, the Luther cross country teams prepared for the meet by amping up their training this past week. In the words of cross country runner Ryan Schnaith (‘18), it was a “100 percent week.� “A lot of guys went over 60 miles this week,� Schnaith said. This meet is not known for its competitiveness but for its focus on the traditions and camaraderie of cross country running. Both the Luther men’s and women’s teams had dinner at Mabe’s Pizza on the Friday evening before the race. “[The dinner is] a long-standing tradition before the All-American meet,� Pasche said. “They all get spiffed up and have a protocol that they follow at the dinner, so there’s a lot of excitement.� Additionally, a team/family/alums luncheon follows the race.
“It is a great coming-together of people, and it’s a really fun afternoon in that way,� Pasche said. Schnaith said that although there is “a lot of physical and mental toughness going into the meet.� However, the runners get to let their hair down’ and
have fun along the way, according to Schnaith. “[The All-American] turns another page, another chapter in our season,� Pasche said. “We’re getting a little more prepared to race and putting in a good effort in that way.�
“It’s probably one of the most fun meets we have all year.� -Bryce Hefty (‘18)
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Luther wins home opener against St. Olaf 34-16 STEVE PETERSON SPORTS EDITOR The Norse won their home opener for the third year in a row following a 34-16 victory over St. Olaf on a sunny day at Carlson Stadium. The win evened Luther’s overall season record to 1-1. Following a 66-yard rushing touchdown from St. Olaf running back J.J. Strnad on their first offensive play, Luther took control of the game, finishing with 463 yards of total offense while holding St. Olaf to 290 yards. Adjustments from the defensive coaching staff made up for the slow start. “It’s difficult to get game speed in practice,� Head Football Coach Aaron Hafner said. “I think that caught us a little bit early on, but we made some adjustments and from there on out played solid defense.� A strong defensive showing from the Norse secondary helped to slow down a fast St. Olaf offense that relies on a quick and efficient passing game. Free safety Gabe Saemisch (‘16) led the team with nine solo tackles while cornerback Ricky Humes (‘17) notched a sack and a team-high three pass break-ups. Defensive linemen Sean Guerra (‘16) and Joe Johnson (‘17) were both credited with a sack while the rest of the line applied constant pressure to St. Olaf quarterback Nate Penz, who finished 14-of-35 for 137 yards and one touchdown while being sacked three times. On offense, the Norse running game was relentless with 459 yards coming on the ground. Fullback Christian Moore (‘17) led the team with 17 carries for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns, scoring one 64-yard touchdown on his very first touch of the game and a second late in the fourth quarter. Other scores came on the ground from Luther’s
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“I think our intensity was a bit lax at times,� Hafner said, “but I think we stepped it up in key situations.� With this game over, coaches and players are now looking forward to the next week. “I told the [players] after the game, every win is precious,� Hafner said. “We’ll evaluate the game film and get in a good lifting session [on Sunday] to be ready for our day off on Monday.� The Norse will head to Grinnell College to take on the Grinnell Pioneers on Saturday Sept. 19. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM.
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SPORTS EDITOR: STEVE PETERSON
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
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Sept. 12 vs. St. Olaf College, W 34-16
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LISTEN UP. Men’s Head Coach Chris Garcia-Prats addresses the team during practice. Matija Nikolic / Chips MATIJA NIKOLIC STAFF WRITER If the season ended tomorrow, the Luther men’s and women’s soccer teams would likely feel good about their performance so far, but they would not be satisfied. On Sunday Sept. 13, the women’s soccer team earned yet another victory against Edgewood (2-0) bringing their overall record to 4-1. The men’s team also defeated Edgewood with a score of 3-0 at the end of the match, increasing their record to 5-1. Success in the early part of the season paired with the addition of many new athletes gives the Norse men and women enough of a reason to anticipate success in every match. Women’s Head Coach Russ Schouweiler thinks that a lack of mental strength has been a drawback in recent years, but he is optimistic for this season. “We had a score last year that was probably the best in our team’s program history, but we were a little short on wins,” Schouweiler said. “I don’t think it was due to lack of skill or tactics or lack of strategy. It was just the fact that we needed to learn how to win.” Schouweiler thinks that this offseason has been beneficial for the mental health of the team and has raised expectations.
Norse of the Week STEVE PETERSON SPORTS EDITOR There were many players to note in the football team’s win against St. Olaf (fullback Christian Moore (‘17) was named IIAC Player of the Week) but safety Gabe Saemisch (‘16) notched a team-high 9 solo tackles, one for a loss, and anchored a strong overall performance from the Norse defense. Chips: How have you seen the football program change through your time here at Luther? Saemisch: No disrespect to the previous coaching staff, but the new coaching staff has completely changed the atmosphere/mindset within the team. Coach Hafner has
“This offseason was more of a mental game for us,” Schouweiler said. “We were good enough but we let it slide by and we got to learn from those losses and those mistakes.” Men’s Head Coach Chris GarciaPrats also shares in Schouweiler’s high expectations for the season. “Our expectations each year are to win the conference and get to the national tournament,” Garcia-Prats said. “Really, our expectation for each game is to win.” Like the women, a strong mental game has also been crucial for Garcia-Prats’ team which was ranked nationally last year. “I don’t think that it really got to anyone’s head when we got nationally ranked last year, but then it hit us as it was a new situation and we burned out,” midfielder Madison Speer (‘17) said. Both teams look to improve upon their past success by cultivating a stronger team dynamic. Women’s outside midfielder Brinn Anderson (‘17) thinks that spending time together after practice is an essential aspect to building a stronger team spirit. “Outside of practice we do things together which motivates us to work hard for the team, not just for ourselves,” Anderson said. “We try to be tough, encourage each other and win the conference by trusting each other.”
built this program around being tough, hard working and disciplined. We also have a group of guys who have bought in and are hungry for success. How do you anticipate the team will finish this year? I think we are going to be a squad that a lot of teams do not want to play on Saturday's. We play hard and physical. If we bring the tenacity week-in, week-out, we will be in a very good position to win a lot of football games. What are you most focused on for improving your own game? Just my overall knowledge around the game of football. Understanding offensive schemes and knowing teams’ play tendencies. What does being on the Luther football team mean to you? It means I am surrounded by a great group of guys who
Beyond a focus on team bonding this year there was also a focus on expanding foreign recruitment, after the success of international students on the field over the past few years. “We’ve had some international students coming in over the years, but midfielder Tonje Sakvitne (‘16) has been the most consistent and steady at the varsity level” Schouweiler said. Luther has been active in bringing in both young recruits as well as upperclassmen foreign exchange students. “We all came from different teams and didn’t have a common ground, but coach’s approach helped us adjust,” Sakvitne said. “I felt a tremendous amount of potential and talent. “ Masaki Nakamura (‘17) joined the men’s team after playing in his home country of Japan. “He brings something different to the table,” Garcia-Prats said. “He’s a quick little player who can strike the ball really well. He’s already made a name for himself within the team. He does a great job of adding to what we’ve already got.” Both teams come into the season with new players and a high level of optimism for the rest of the season. Coaches and players alike are hopeful that their early success can carry through for the remainder of the season.
Sept. 19 @ Grinnel College, 1:00 PM Oct. 3 @ Dubuque, 1:00 PM
Women’s Soccer Coe Loras Luther Wartburg Dubuque Central Simpson Buena Vista
IIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 6-0-1 5-1 4-1 4-2 3-1-1 3-2 2-2 2-3
Recent Scores
Sept. 9 @ St. Mary’s University, W 3-0 Sept 13 vs. Edgewood College, W 2-0
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Sept. 20 @ St. Benedict, 2:00 PM Sept. 23 vs. UW-Platteville, 5:00 PM
Men’s Soccer Luther Loras Dubuque Simpson Central Wartburg Buena Vista Coe
IIAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 4-1 3-0-1 3-1-1 3-1-1 3-3 2-2-1 2-2 1-2-1
Recent Scores
Sept. 13 vs. Edgewood, W 3-0
Upcoming Schedule
Sept. 20 @ St. Johns, 1:00 PM Sept. 23 vs. UW-Plateville, 7:30 PM
Women’s Tennis Central Luther Coe Simpson Loras Wartburg Buena Vista Dubuque
IIAC 3-0 3-0 3-0 2-0 1-4 0-1 0-3 0-4
Overall 5-0 4-0 3-1 4-0 1-7 1-3 0-3 0-6
Recent Scores
Sept. 13 @ Wartburg, W 9-0
Upcoming Schedule
Sept. 20 vs. Coe, 2:00 PM Sept 25-27 ITA Regional Tournament (St.Peter, MN)
Men’s Tennis
HARD HITS. Saemisch records a solo tackle against Dubuque last season. Toby Ziemer / Photo Bureau have a lot of fun, but are also working hard toward a common goal at the same time. Encouragement when things get tough isn't a problem when everyone is motivated toward a common goal. Any concerns for the rest of the season? We need to keep guys healthy and keep our focus as the season continues. We already have a couple impact
players hurt, and we can't afford to lose many more. Guys are stepping up and filling in, but the more experience we have on the field, the better. Finally, what is your favorite pregame pump-up music? I listen to a little of everything during the pregame. Although, there's always some Drake, G-Eazy and Led Zeppelin on the playlist.
Central Coe Dubuque Loras Luther Simpson Wartburg Buena Vista
IIAC 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 0-1
Upcoming Schedule
Sept. 25-26 IIAC Individual Tournament (Waterloo, IA)