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October 10, 2013
Vol. 135, No. 5
Welcome home
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Come on you Norse! The Luther community, including students and alumni, gather for the Homecoming game.
A weekend of activities brought 2,000 alumni back. Sam Molzahn
Staff Writer
Luther College celebrated its annual Homecoming Oct. 4-6, bringing back alumni as well as hosting events for current students. The festivities started Monday night with the annual Open Mic night in Marty’s and ran throughout the weekend, ending with the Homecoming concert Sunday afternoon. According to Executive Director
of Alumni Relations Sheri Alcock, around 2,000 alumni and guests registered on campus, with 12 class reunion receptions and six reunion lunches. The oldest alum was Selmer Norland (‘38). Other events included the dedication of the David E. G. and Patricia Miller Natatorium and the 100th season of football at Luther. The Norse defeated Loras 41-7 in the Homecoming game in front of a packed Carlson Stadium. Alumni representatives all the way back to the class of 1938 showed up and reunion events were held all over the Decorah area. The class of 2003 had a reunion “huddle” during the Homecoming
football game. “Everything feels smaller,” Alex Martinson (‘03) said. “This is the first time back on campus in about ten years. The union is very different, very nice. It’s great to see so much the same and it’s great to see everything different. Everything brings back memories.” Martinson and his wife Katie (‘03) live in the Chicago area with their five children. “I swam at the alumni meet and had a good time reconnecting with people I haven’t seen in a long time,” Martinson said. “I’m glad to Homecoming continued on page 4
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Weston Noble back in Decorah Brita Moore
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After a month in a Seoul hospital, previous Luther choir director Weston Noble (‘43) is resting at the Eastern Star care facility in Decorah. Noble flew into Detroit and then to Minneapolis on Oct. 5. He has received several visitors so far, including Director of Choral Activities Allen Hightower. Noble was not able to participate in any Homecoming activities, but Hightower said at the Homecoming concert that Noble’s “spirit was present.” According to Ryan Goessl’s (‘04) posts on the “Weston Noble in Korea” Facebook page, Noble’s two friends George and Kathy Gentes went to Seoul to help bring him home, and the two flights went smoothly. Goessl’s father drove Noble to Decorah from Minneapolis. Noble’s friends Dean (‘62) and Barbara Nelson have also visited him since his return. “He’s doing very well,” Barbara Nelson said. “He has a lovely sunny room with lots of windows. He is in good hands there (at Eastern Star). We just need to continue praying for Weston–for complete healing and God’s peace and joy.” Noble was in South Korea guest conducting the National Chorus of Korea when he slipped and fractured his pelvis. He has not needed surgery and has received notes of support from hundreds of people via Facebook, email and mail. The Facebook page currently has 957 “likes.” A concern for Noble’s continued improvement is having enough funds for the treatment. The Weston Noble Alumni Choir is leading the fundraising effort, with a goal of $50,000 by Dec. 1. Those interested in contributing can visit http://www. youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/bring-westonhome/89044.
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college requirements, then students might have trouble completing all of these requirements and graduating on time. However, Victoria Turner (‘17) did not feel concerned As of this January, 185-level courses for first-years will no longer count toward all-college requirements such as that the restructuring will interfere with her ability to complete her education. quantitative and lab courses. “I’m on the fence about it,” Turner In previous years, 185 courses said. “I’m happy that [the courses] were needed in and of themselves as don’t count because that kind of all-college requirements, but they makes you branch out a bit.” used to satisfy other requirements as The dean said that J-Term well. According to Vice President seminars were introduced only for Academic Affairs and Dean of a few years ago. At that time, the College Kevin Kraus, there were questions came up about whether important reasons for the restructuring. those courses should fulfill general “There are faculty who feel like -Victoria Turner (‘17) education requirements. Back then, J-Term is too short a time to be able to the Academic Planning Committee do justice to topics in a way that they made a compromise: it would be feel it will have satisfied an all-college allowed, but the committee would review the decision requirement the way it should,” Kraus said. Kraus also said that some of the faculty pointed out J-term the problem that if 185 courses no longer satisfied allcontinued on page 4
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“I’m happy that [the courses] don’t count because that kind of makes you branch out a bit.”
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Another homecoming. Beloved conductor Weston Noble (‘43) is back in Decorah.
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News Søren Hermansen talks sustainability Anna Jeide
Staff writer
Samsø Energy Academy Director Søren Hermansen addressed approximately 50 Luther students and community members about his experience with sustainable communities on Thursday Oct. 3. In his lecture titled “The Great Transition is Starting Now!” Hermansen described how the island of Samsø, a “small farming community in the middle of Denmark” with a population of roughly 4,000 people, developed a plan to become energy self-sufficient through the use of wind, solar and biomass fuel. “We had a very ambitious Prime Minister,” Hermansen said. “In 1992, he said Denmark would cut down 25% of their carbon dioxide emissions by Anna Jeide/Chips 2012.” Living sustainably. Søren Hermansen speaks about a sustainable community in Denmark during his lecture on Oct. 3. In order to achieve these goals, the federal government of Denmark plan. Wind turbines are Samsø’s what we’re going to do,’ [Hermansen] solar field provides all of the energy challenged smaller communities to primary source of energy, many of had to actually listen to people and for Baker Village,” Mosher said. create plans for alternative energy which are owned by locals through co- persuade them,” Mosher said. “Some buildings on campus are heated systems. operatives. Many of the citizens of Samsø profit through geothermal energy for heating [The Danish “Everybody who from the production of wind energy, and cooling.” government] made had an interest could but they use more than just on-shore In order to reach the goal of selfa competition [of] come and take part wind turbines. sufficiency, Luther could adopt some of who could come up in co-ownership,” “We have built off-shore windmills … the energy models from Samsø, along with the smartest Hermansen said. “We and all the extra energy gets exported to with the same community mindset. master plan, and have built 11 on- the mainland,” Hermansen said. Before “Instead of burning natural gas like Samsø did that,” shore wind turbines. Samsø constructed the wind turbines, we do now, we could burn wood chips Hermansen said. They produce all the “[Samsø] spent about $10 million on or straw as a biomass heating system,” It took some time electricity we need on imported fuel per year.” Mosher said. “We saw that on Samsø to convince the a yearly basis.” Jimmy Thomson (‘15) was one where they have a central district different villages Associate Professor student who attended the lecture. heating system that heats all the houses on the island that of Social Work Craig “It was cool to hear someone who is in a village by burning straw. The this project was Mosher, who has not only talking about sustainability, consequences of climate change are so -Craig Mosher taken Luther students but who actually did it,” Thomson said. severe that we need to do something worth investing in. “Farmers thought, to Samsø during “I like the whole idea of getting the and we need to do it now. If we stop ‘this sounds like a January term to learn community involved.” thinking of ourselves as individuals hippie project,’” Hermansen said. “We about sustainability, found merit in Luther has already made steps toward and start thinking of ourselves as part had to do it the old community way and the grassroots method of Hermansen’s the goal of becoming energy self- a larger community, not just of Luther talk about ‘what’s in it for me.’” plan. sustaining itself. but of the natural world, we realize that The community became instrumental “It’s fascinating how instead of a big “The wind turbine provides one- we are part of nature, not separate,” in the implementation of the master company coming in and saying ‘here’s third of Luther’s energy use and the Mosher said.
“The consequences of climate change are so severe that we need to do something and we need to do it now.”
Luther to discuss health insurance coverage Maggie Steinberg Staff writer The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was made into law this year. The market opened for American citizens to sign up for health care insurance, and the exchange is the avenue through which people may shop for and compare health care plans.
So what does this mean for faculty, staff and students at Luther? For students, not much will change. As part of the Affordable Care Act, young people can stay under their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26. This prompted Health Services to eliminate student accident and sickness insurance plans. The Health Services website explains the change
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Feeling sick? Luther students and faculty will be mostly unaffected by the Affordable Care act.
as a response to the coming “Health Care Reform and subsequent increase in the cost of student health insurance plans.” For students without coverage, the health insurance exchange is open for purchase online at www.healthcare.gov. As for faculty and staff, Director of Human Resources Lora Steil said her office is not expecting the opening of the exchanges to affect Luther employees due to Luther’s good benefits. “It will remain less for [faculty and staff] to get their coverage here than to go out to the exchange, because [Luther College] would not make a contribution towards their coverage on the exchange,” Steil said. The biggest challenge Luther will have to face is the discussion on how to keep their insurance policies competitive with the new market. Human Resources is currently in discussion on how Luther should change policies in terms of the level of coverage offered to faculty and staff. For now, the Affordable Care Act changes little with regards to Luther faculty, staff and students. Aside from adapting to new policies and different forms and paperwork, Human Resources sees little alteration in the number of staff who are covered under Luther’s health insurance. Most students remain under their parents’ or guardians’ health insurance, and any students without coverage can purchase health care from a number of providers. Open enrollment for health insurance closes March 31, 2014.
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Majority of students receive financial aid from Luther Abby Carpenter
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Because of all of the scholarships Luther has to offer, almost all students on campus receive some sort of monetary assistance. Apart from the different levels of academic scholarships Luther offers to students, there are also music scholarships, legacy awards for children of alumni, diversity enrichment scholarships and several endowments that have nothing to do with demonstrated need. Some of the scholarships are given for nursing, art, history, church relations and many others. Director of Financial Aid Janice Cordell said that the majority of Luther students receive assistance from these types of scholarships. “About 89 percent of our students get something out of those kinds of scholarship funds,” Cordell said. “In addition to that, about 65 percent of families qualify for something through the need-based financial aid programs.” These need-based scholarships are determined by the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid. At Luther, the total amount of gift money coming from the federal government, the state of Iowa and Luther, whether it’s need-based or not, averages $23,288 per student. Because of the availability of scholarships for those who qualify at Luther, almost all students are receiving some sort of gift money, which is money awarded without the student having to pay it back. However, there are a select few students at Luther campus who receive no gift money and pay the entire Luther tuition cost in full. Cordell predicts that campus-wide, Luther has only 16 or 17 students that do not receive any assistance whatsoever. “We don’t have very many who don’t get something,” Cordell said. “But there are some students every year that just don’t qualify for those other forms of assistance, and they choose to just come anyway.” These 16 or 17 students who receive absolutely no gift money are rare occurrences at Luther. Three different awards are offered at Luther based purely on academic talent. These awards are the Dean’s, President’s and Founder’s Scholarships. These academic awards
are based on GPA and ACT or SAT score and are offered to incoming students. “Since our average ACT is as high as it is, we have a large percentage of students who are very bright, and qualify for academic scholarships, and that’s a good thing. If we had a lot of people who got absolutely nothing, it means that we’d have a lot of people who didn’t qualify for academic scholarships.” With the current state of the economy, the cost of tuition has been steadily rising. This has also led to an increase in scholarship amount. In the past few years, the amount of money offered with the academic scholarships has been increasing, but this led to a decrease in amount of money offered with scholarships such as the Diversity Enrichment scholarships. “Obviously we have to work within a budget to make sure that we can recognize talent and still process aid and make sure that there’s enough to give to those who need it the most,” Cordell said. “Need-based financial aid is still very important because we want to offer the ability to any student who wants to come to Luther the ability to come where we are able.”
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Debt limit overtaking shutdown as US crisis focus A possible national default loomed closer on Oct. 7 as the partial government shutdown lingered, rattling markets in the U.S. and overseas. A gridlocked Congress showed little or no urgency toward resolving either of the threats. Stocks got a case of the jitters on Wall Street, and halfway around the world China stressed the importance for the international economy of raising the U.S. debt limit.
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Donors pledge up to $10 million to help Head Start The National Head Start Association says a pledge of up to $10 million from two Houston philanthropists will help keep Head Start programs running during the federal government shutdown. The association said it welcomed the pledge by Laura and John Arnold, adding it will help serve more than 7,000 at-risk children while the shutdown continues.
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Targets of US raids planned terrorism in Kenya U.S. interrogators headed to an American warship in the Mediterranean to question a suspected Libyan al-Qaida operative linked to the bombings of U.S. embassies, as new details emerged Monday about plots planned by a Kenyan militant who escaped a U.S. raid in Somalia.The two operations, thousands of miles apart in Africa and approved by President Barack Obama, signaled an American readiness to go after militants in nations where authorities are unable to do so, even years later.
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With one voice. Nordic Choir members and alumni sing “O Lord God” together. Homecoming continued from page 1
see the college is thriving. It’s fun to be back and fun to see people making memories here.” While many alumni didn’t arrive on campus until the weekend, events started on campus Monday night with Open Mic Night in Marty’s, showcasing a wide range of musical, dance and spoken word performances. For instance, Cameron Cornish (‘17) covered Buckethead’s “Soothsayer” on guitar while wearing a kilt. “Of course I enjoyed [performing],” Cornish said. “I ran all the open mic nights at my old school. I figured if I can do that and I can do what I just did at my old school, I should be able to do it here. It’s a good way to get a first impression. I wear [a kilt] because it’s comfortable. I don’t know why guys don’t wear these more often.” Other events during the week included Promo Night in the cafeteria where students got a Luther College Homecoming travel mug for free with the co-curricular activities fee; Jazz Night in Marty’s, which showcased various jazz ensembles; the Homecoming Parade with floats from student groups, Greek Life and alumni representation, and the Flamingo Ball, which featured the Final Mix Band. The weekend finished with the Homecoming concert, featuring Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band and Nordic Choir, which concluded with Nordic alumni coming onstage and singing the traditional “O Lord God” with the current members of the choir.
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at some later time, and at that point they would change the structure of J-Term courses if necessary. “We did a study on seniors two years ago,” Kraus said. “We looked at their transcripts to see what the role was of this first J-Term, and what we saw was that for those who took a J-Term 185
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Smooth tunes. Cameron Cornish (‘17) sings at Open Mic Night Sept. 30.
that fulfilled an all-college requirement, in almost every case, they later took another course that satisfied the same requirement. In other words, it appeared that 185 courses were redundant in regards to fulfilling an all-college requirement.” Other options remain for completing the necessary requirements. “One course is not going to make or break you,” Turner said.
Corrections
In the Oct. 3 issue of Chips from the story “Weston Noble recovers from accident in Seoul,” Music Department Head Gregory Peterson (‘83) was listed as a Luther alum from 1987, but he graduated in 1983. The same story was cut off at the end. The final quote from Director of Choral Activities Allen Hightower should have read, “He is small in stature but large and luminous in his wisdom and understanding of people.”
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to tango. Center Stage Series brings the heat with dance ensemble Tango Fire. Julia Joseph
Staff Writer
It will take more than two when Tango Fire comes to Luther College. The Center Stage Series is bringing the company of Argentinean dancers and musicians to the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Along with their performance, two or three of the company’s couples will be holding an Argentinean Tango workshop at 9:40 a.m. in the Center for the Arts Studio II. The Luther Ballroom/Swing Club will be joining them along with anyone who wants to try new tango techniques. “We have never had a tango production at Luther before,” Director of Campus Programming Tanya Gertz said. “I am excited to see how the audience responds. It will definitely be a very striking, sexy Argentinean tango company.” The dancers travel with live music, including a singer. The quartet is made up of a violin, piano, contrabass and bandoneon. These musicians have studied in Argentina and played in many other countries and venues. “Having the musicians there will make it an even more moving performance,” Visiting Teaching Associate of Dance Blake Nellis (‘07) said. Both Tango Fire and the tango as a dance form were born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This show is a way to experience the Latin American culture through music and movement. “This show is extremely important culturally because it helps us to understand world perspective,” PAC Publicity Co-Chair Aaron Kvale (‘15) said. “It captures the essence of
Argentina.” The tango itself is about more than just the beginner steps. What Tango Fire offers is the passion in the movements. They go on tour to bring their culture, and that of the tango, to other areas of the world. “The most fascinating part of the tango is the surprise,” Nellis said. “Watching the powerful giveand-take and the quick, intricate, interwoven feet and wondering how they did that. They surrender to the leading role and improvise together.” Gertz has been looking into getting a tango group for many years. “We’re going all out with this performance,” Gertz said. “It’s a big production and guaranteed to be good quality.” The tango is a beloved form of dance that can be enjoyed by both beginners and professionals. “People are drawn to the tango because the root of it is walking,” Nellis said. “You hold a frame and connect with another person closely, which is something we all look for. The language of dance is recognizable. Having traditional dance forms widens perception from more than just the pop and lock and twerk.” This show is not only to bring out tango enthusiasts. “It has something for everyone,” Kvale said. “If you’re looking for a dance show, or to see the Latin American culture; for music students it’s a green card event because of the quartet and world-renowned singer. There are also theatrical elements with sets and costumes. It can also be used for a great study break. How often do you get to see authentic dancers so easily?”
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On his style influences:
“I went to Paris last fall, and I wanted to try and learn French. In order to do that I had to immerse myself. My mom had the brilliant idea that I should buy clothes that I don’t wear here that I’d wear there. You can’t wear a t-shirt on the street of Paris, or else literally everyone will know you’re a tourist. So I only wore button up shirts and khakis and brown pants and all those things, which influenced me towards a more proper style as opposed to the rag tag, but I like blending them both.”
stylin’ carrie juergens
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Carrie Juergens checks out a few especially fashionable members on Luther’s campus. At Luther, students have four years to develop a new sense of style. Fashion influences range from athletic wear to cultural tradition. Walk into the caf or through Valders and you can find a multitude of different style approaches, most of them unique. Let’s take a closer look at a few especially unique fashion
statements: these three Luther students let their style speak volumes. Fearless individuals never worry about what their clothes are going to say about them, because their identity is expressed through their clothes. So let these inspired individuals take you to style school, if you dare.
On wardrobe musts:
“I think my socks are my favorite. I don’t know the last time I wore white socks, maybe freshman year of high school. Usually I tend to go for socks that make me happy.”
Matthias Broner (‘14)
Matthias sports a waxed mustache, brown trousers, a button down tie and shirt. His look is grounded in classic men’s formal attire, but the Nike sneakers and red and brown striped socks throw modernism into the mix.
Jordy ha catching red, dipencruste
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Can’t stop, won’t stop. Ben Beaupre (‘16) (left) and Jacob Kruse (‘16) (right) dance the night away at the 2013 Flamingo Ball.
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An arc of nostalgia filled balloons. The Flamingo Ball in 1984.
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After a Saturday packed with Homecoming activities, many Luther students traded their blue-and-white for fancier attire and piled into the Regents Center to shake, shimmy and spin at the Flamingo Ball. The Flamingo Ball is a homecoming tradition dating back to the 1980s. In search of a fun catchy name the Student Activities Council stumbled across the name Flamingo Ball. “I know they wanted a name that was going to stand out,” Flamingo Ball Co-Chair Jenna Darsee (‘15) said. For over 30 years, the Flamingo Ball has been a staple of Luther’s Homecoming activities, as have the plastic pink flamingos that accompany it. In a 1988 Chips letter to the editor, Christy Powell (‘89) wrote: “As the chairperson, I expected the flamingos to be stolen and believe their display in campus windows is a great publicity and a statement of approval that a good time was had by all.” In 1990, Chips released the “Top Ten Reasons to Attend Flamingo Ball;” number two was: “Your room is ugly? Steal a flamingo!” Alana Knudson (‘88) was the Flamingo Ball chair in 1985. “We expected people to take them,” Knudson said. “They all disappeared by the end of evening.” In 2013, the hijinks related to the stealing of pink flamingos has not changed a bit. “It’s a tradition for them to get taken, it actually makes it easier for us because then we don’t have to go out and pick them back up,” Darsee said. Every year, the pink flamingos are a staple amongst other themed decorations. The Flamingo Ball has seen many themes over the years; in 1985 the theme was “A Cruise Ship Ballroom.” “To help create a ‘cruise’ atmosphere, we rented a fog machine,” Knudson said. “We also had large ice sculptures on the food tables thanks to the kitchen staff who filled the molds and froze them for us.” This year’s Flamingo Ball theme was “All Things British,” in keeping with the SAC theme, “Keep Calm and SAC On.”
“We got a double decker bus and a phone booth and some other things you would associate with England,” Darsee said. “And we’ve got some cute little British flags on the tables.” Traditionally, the music at the Flamingo Ball has been reminiscent of the big band era, giving students a chance to show off their ballroom and swing moves. This year the Luther Ballroom/Swing Club gave a hustle lesson before the dance. A recent addition to the music is an “iPod break” when more current tunes are played. “We’ve got that time where it’s more of a high school dance,” Darsee said. Despite these few modern changes, it is clear that the tradition of the Flamingo Ball lives on.
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Dip it low. A dancing couple at the Flamingo Ball in 1984 shows off their stuff.
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On her style influences:
“My dad is actually my fashion influence, as weird as that is. My dad is a boxing trainer manager, but on the side he’s always been very interested in fashion. Growing up, he never wanted us to go without nice clothes, because he thinks that clothing is a part of the individual and you should really dress how you feel— comfortably, and [wearing] what best expresses you. Even as a little kid I always had really different clothes from everyone else.”
On his style influences:
“I’m influenced by culture. The way I dress is [decided] by studying [fashion] on the internet and by talking about my influences, like places I’ve traveled to and trying to express my own identity as an individual.”
On his upcoming clothing line:
“I’m trying to express where I’ve been and things that I’m influenced by. I’m from California, but I like to express my cultural influences, because I lived in Nigeria for a little bit of time. Another thing I’ve always been fascinated by is ‘50s and ‘60s culture, I like the classiness of the way that they dressed, so for my company I would plan for it to be a mash up of all those things.”
On her style definition:
Jordy Barry (‘15)
“I don’t think I fit into one specific style set, I like so many different styles and incorporating things. Right now I’m wearing a bright coral skirt form Forever21, it’s kind of a girly outfit, but there’ll be days when I wear a plaid fitted shirt and a band shirt underneath. Your mood, what you’re feeling and what you have going on … can really influence your taste in style that day.”
as a look that’s all her own. Bright neon hues make her an eyeg individual, but basic shapes and pieces keep her grounded. Her -dyed hair is very of-the-moment and fun. The large, gemstoneed necklace that she wears is very of-the-moment, as well.
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Brian Nnaoji (‘14)
Brian goes back to basics with black and brown pieces, understated and elegant. His fedora and leather jacket harken back to the 1950s, but his Nike sneakers and black skinnies show the influences of the modern age.
Woman vs. Food: La Rana staff writer
Among the hustle and bustle of downtown Decorah stands a charming restaurant that serves high-quality cuisine: La Rana Bistro. With a diverse menu that ranges from penne pasta to fish filet, La Rana is designed to appeal to a wide variety of palates. Located on the corner of Washington Street and Main Street, La Rana Bistro is only a short walk away from the Luther College campus. Atmosphere: I walk up to the restaurant with a few friends and from the outside, La Rana doesn’t appear to be any different from the other shops and restaurants that populate downtown Decorah. As soon as I walk inside, however, I immediately notice how warm and lively the ambiance is. With studio lights overhead and a brick wall lined with booth seating, La Rana emulates the life and culture of a big city setting without ever leaving Decorah. On this particular Friday night, the atmosphere is energetic. La Rana is packed. I have the option of sitting either at the bar or at a table or booth. The restaurant is cozy and seating is limited, but this creates an intimate atmosphere of laughter and camaraderie. Food:
With a small yet diverse menu, it is difficult to decide what to order. After consulting the waitress, I decide to order bruschetta to split with my friends, the penne pasta and an apple crisp. It is a lot of food, but I deserve it. One of my favorite things about the food is the unique spin on classic dishes. The bruschetta, for example, has the classic tomatoes, olive oil and parmesan cheese, but is made a little more special with marinated shrimp and peas. These surprising ingredients give the bruschetta a surprisingly delightful tang. After a pleasing appetizer, it’s in the penne pasta where the real magic begins. Trust me, this is not your average pasta. La Rana takes a penne noodle and adds a combination of spinach, corn and apple chicken sausage. Between the corn and the chicken sausage, the pasta uses a series of different textures and flavors that somehow come together and create Laura Hayes/Chips a unique taste. Bruschetta by La Rana. A classic appetizer with a twist. La Rana adds shrimp I end the meal with a treat: shared apple and peas to their bruschetta. “A surprisingly delightful tang,” Hayes said. crisp among friends. The succulent apples are doused with warm cinnamon and vanilla ice cream, a perfect autumn dessert. Overall: With delicious food, warm atmosphere and helpful and attentive wait staff, La Rana has it all. The cherry on top of this perfect experience is the waitress, who is concerned with getting the order in before the rush of customers later in the evening. Although the bill is around $32, the food is high quality, unique and well prepared. With the medium-high price tag, I do not recommend La Rana for everyday dining, but for a special meal or event I definitely recommend. Laura Hayes/Chips Rating: 8/10 for delicious food with a hefty An autumnal treat. La Rana does apple crisp well: warm apples price tag. doused in cinnamon and oats, nestled with vanilla ice cream.
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The Wand rises
Matt Helm
Staff Writer
SAC Spotlight/Diversity will bring hypnotist Jim Wand to the CFL on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., marking his 27th consecutive year performing at Luther. “There’s absolutely something special about Luther audiences that keep me coming back,” Wand said. “They’re very creative, very outgoing. The way the audience responds to me is great. They are extremely appreciative and that makes any artist have a good feeling.” Wand’s appearance this late in the semester marks a change, as he usually performs during the first week of the academic year. This year is a little different because the semester started later than usual. “As soon as I’m done with my show at Luther I send my contract out for the next year,” Wand said. “I’m booked about every day through the end of October. I was already booked at another school when Luther changed their date … Luckily we found a date later in September and we may even get a bigger crowd.” Jim Wand has worked closely with a number of celebrities, including Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno, and has over 9,000 professional engagements to his merit. Wand, who holds a doctorate in psychology, practiced self-help hypnotism before becoming a hypnotic entertainer. “I ran a clinic for about five years before I started the entertainment,” Wand said. “The entertainment exploded overnight. I found that people pay to get entertained; they don’t pay to get educated. I use the entertainment platform to get their attention and then I can weave in some educational and self-help messages. If they think about them a little bit, they might take them back and act on them.” SAC Spotlight/Diversity Co-Chair Emma Hartmann (‘15) has volunteered to come up on stage and be hypnotized the last two years, and hopes to do so again. “I’ve been hypnotized freshman year and sophomore year—I’m going for all four,” Hartmann said. “It’s not like you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s just that everything he says sounds like a really good idea. It’s not embarrassing; it’s just like ‘why wouldn’t I be doing this right now?’” Wand has persuaded people to sing and dance and even pretend they are animals. “I never really plan what I’m going to do exactly; I just make sure I don’t do anything I’ve done in the last two years,” Wand said. “I’ll probably do something with ‘The Walking Dead’ — and I hate to say this but there might be some twerking at the end of the show. Twerking zombies.” For a chance to join the twerking undead, Jim Wand’s performance will be held Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the CFL. Tickets are free with CAF and $10 without.
8 Photo courtesy of Dr. Jim Wand
Keep calm and Wand on. Hypnotist Jim Wand is coming to the CFL on Friday, Oct. 11 for his 27th consecutive year performing at Luther.
KWLC Album Review: Washed Out “Paracosm” Zach Aschim
“Paracosm.” Coming from Washed
work before from popular TV show
As we have slowly moved out of the summer, there is no other album that will keep giving us a sense of sunshine like the early August release
the name alone does an excellent job encompassing the feeling you get listening to either of his full-length releases. Although you may have heard his
in a new direction from his first single “Feel It All Around.” If you were to say his debut EP was a fitting album for the beach, then I would say “Paracosm” would be better spent in a forest. Beginning with the instrumental “Entrance,” Greene uses some distinct samples from nature, which continue throughout the album. The second track moves into the catchy but softhitting single “It All Feels Right.” Beginning with a bang, the first single does an exceptional job at setting a direction for the album. Continuing throughout the remainder of the album, Greene seems to use not just nature and human voices, but also a multitude of new instruments, such as the harp and table, simulated on a MIDI keyboard. One of the album’s strengths, besides a steady and stable “chillwave” sound, is an ability to paint a picture in your mind using only track titles. The best that demonstrates this is the sixth track, “Great Escape.” Opening slowly and quietly, it breaks out with his
Rock DJ / Web Manager Out (Ernest Greene’s stage moniker) “Portlandia,” this latest album shifts
Album artwork courtesy of pitchfork.com
signature drumbeat, which pairs well with its title. Overall, I would describe “Paracosm” as a subdued sound, similar to that of Toro y Moi. Whether you have heard or enjoyed Greene’s previous releases, Washed Out’s new album “Paracosm” is not one to miss. It is hard to beat these easy listening vibes. Recommended tracks: “It All Feels Right,” “Great Escape,” “All Over Now.”
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Opinion
CHIPS
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Fall 2013 Staff
Editor-in-Chief....................Ingrid Baudler Managing Editor......................................Jayne Cole News Editors........................Casey DeLima Brita Moore Features Editor....................Margaret Yapp A&E Editor......................Walker Nyenhuis Sports Editor..................................Matt Yan Staff Writers.......................Abby Carpenter Hannah Garry Laura Hayes Matt Helm Dylan Hinton Anna Jeide Carrie Juergens Julia Joseph Sam Molzahn Maggie Steinberg Britta Thompson Head Copy Editor......................Katie Hale Copy Editors............................Nils Johnson Cameron Meyferth Ad Representative..........Lauren Meintsma Ad Accountant.....................Sam Matheson Photography Coordinator..........Casey DeLima Photographer................................Abby Carpenter Web Manager...........................Noah Lange Design Technician...................Noah Lange Social Media Director.........Eric Anderson Circulation Manager................Tess Wilson Adviser.....................................David Faldet Associated Collegiate Press National Online Pacemaker Award 2011 lutherchips.com
To the columnist Melinda McMahon, Are you familiar with the phrase “the pot calling the kettle black?” It is an idiom that claims that a person is guilty of the very thing they are accusing another of. Last week in your column titled “The right to speak,” you did bring up some good points. Journalists don’t get to run their mouths about anything and everything, and fact checking is indeed very, very important. Yet, it seemed to me that you were pointing out the soot on the kettle when in fact you are the one covered in it. First off, in a column criticizing journalists for running their mouths about anything and everything in their articles, you were the only
To the Editor,
October 10, 2013
“journalist” guilty of doing that. But that’s of US citizens, nor did they publish anything okay. Honestly, it is. As a columnist you can that was not true. All of the facts within do whatever you want, and it looks like you that article were part of the Decorah Police Department press release, which is also do that often. However, you also said that fact checking public record. Furthermore, the writers did is important. Keeping this interest in mind, I nothing to imply guilt or that the men were took the liberty of inquiring at the Winneshiek going to prison. It was so nice to see that County Courthouse on the status of the four you were concerned about the repercussions it could have on the men’s cases. I’ll spare four men later on in the details, but they their lives, but the are public record, so consequences would anyone and their uncle still exist regardless could go do the same of the involvement of if they wanted to. In Chips. An employer short, your claim that doing a background only one person was check would still find actually processed the police reports of and charged and the their arrests, regardless others were released of their being released was absolutely wrong. Sounds like you maybe -Cameron Meyferth (‘16) or not. So you are right. Fact should have fact checking is important, checked? and this is a story that I also found it very aggravating reading your article last week will likely stay with these men for a long time. when you declared yourself a “journalist,” and While you are absolutely right that journalists somehow by that authority you had the right do need to think about whether something is to say that what Chips published was wrong. actually a story, columnists also need to think The writers of the marijuana arrest article did about whether something is actually worth a not run their mouths about whatever they column. wanted to. They did not invade the privacy -Cameron Meyferth (‘16)
“... it seemed to me that you were pointing out the soot on the kettle when in fact you are the one covered in it.”
community. If this means naming students whose names already appear in a public police report, so be it! It is certainly more difficult because we live in such a small community, where you might run into the subject of an article around town. But this is the nature of journalism, and Chips would be remiss to simply ignore those tips they receive that involve students. I was especially troubled by Ms. McMahon’s comment that “the job of a journalist is to report actual stories.” If reporting that police not only came to campus but made arrests is not a story, what constitutes a story? Though our community is small and these types of stories do not appear often, this was absolutely an “actual story” that affected not only those named in the article but, I’m sure, many other people on campus. She says it’s not an actual story because “there are a number of people on this campus who have or do partake in less than legal activities,” which is undeniably true, but that does not make the article any less of an “actual story.” People might partake in illegal activities every day but arrests certainly do not occur that often. Chips is undoubtedly walking a fine line between journalism and its ethics, as is every media outlet. But during my time here as a student, they have been both hard-hitting in their journalism and careful not the cross the ethical line that is demanded not only of -Katherine Mohr (‘14) a school newspaper but every journalistic outlet. -Katherine Mohr (‘14)
I am writing in response to the opinion piece that appeared in the Oct. 3 issue of Chips entitled “The right to speak,” written by Melinda McMahon. I was extremely troubled by implications of the piece on journalistic ethics, especially those of Chips. The piece itself was paradoxical in that Ms. McMahon 1.) criticizes the paper for running a story whose subject matter is so serious it should not be recorded in Chips for fear of future repercussions for the accused men, and 2.) does not deem it important enough to be a story. However, there are more troubling accusations against Chips I’d like to address. First of all, Ms. McMahon wrote, “no one ever has the right to invade the privacy of another without some form of informed consent and especially when the insinuations made against said person could have repercussions later in life.” This implies that Chips should not have published the article (“Marijuana, paraphernalia found in College Apartments,” published Sept. 12) because they do not have the right to, especially because this might have future repercussions. Writing a factual article is not an invasion of privacy. Besides that, one of the men who was named in the article was also quoted! I won’t speculate on his feelings about Chips’ perceived “invasion of privacy” but that he talked to a staff member of the paper seems to show some sort of assent. Furthermore, Chips is not a feel-good newspaper. The writers and editors have the journalistic duty to report stories they deem relevant to the Luther student body and Decorah
“I was extremely troubled by implications of the piece on journalistic ethics, especially of those of Chips. ”
LUTHER COLLEGE CHIPS
Opinion
October 10, 2013 Column
Maggie Steinberg
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An unhealthy shutdown
Columnist
This past January, I was an intern in the U.S. House of Representatives. This was at the height of the gun control debate, and members of Congress were inundated with memos, meetings and media coverage about it. I thought that January was the most divided I’d ever see Congress. The name calling, finger pointing, “debates” and hard party lines were extremely frustrating to deal with since it put other important issues on the back burner, such as dealing out federal aid for Hurricane Sandy or discussing the recent legalization of marijuana in two states. Instead, members of Congress forced themselves into two parties with no room for negotiation on either side.
I am writing in response to the opinion piece that appeared in the last issue of Chips entitled, “The right to speak,” written by Melinda McMahon. I found the columnist’s characterization of the liberal arts and the role of the “Luther Bubble” extremely problematic. While I find many things troubling about the view expressed in Ms. McMahon’s piece, I find her
Well, a few months and a government shut down later, we’re unmoving stance from the Democratic Party, but has forced here again. But this time, Congress has gone out of control. many Republican leaders to go to the extreme to remain within What makes me frustrated this time around is not the lack of the ever widening party lines. House Speaker John Boehner compromise, but the blatant lies and scare tactics used by Tea has had to come down hard in support of powerful Tea Party Party members. One of the main functions of Congress is to members, while attempting to prove to the American public that pass a budget for the upcoming years. This budget encompasses the shutdown was due to lack of compromise on the Democrats’ all facets of government, from military to national parks to part. Well, congratulations Tea Party, you’ve singlehandedly the NSA. But what does the Tea Party fostered animosity and fear over health focus on? A refusal to pass any budget insurance. The exchanges opened whatsoever unless key parts of the October 1st, and even if Congress passed Affordable Care Act are postponed or a budget in which key parts of the law eliminated. Why? Because they believe were dismantled or postponed, it would that it puts too much power in the hands be a heck of a job to legally get rid of of the federal government and they the Affordable Care Act and determine believe a majority of Americans do -Maggie Steinberg (‘15) what to do with the money millions of not want health insurance reform. To Americans have already paid for it. respond to the first claim, the Tea Party But, since many Americans are has instituted the highest form of federal government power currently on hiatus from their government employers (who by shutting down the entire system until they get their way. provide health benefits, by the way), maybe it’s not such a Hundreds of thousands of Americans are not working and not bad idea for people to be covered for when life unexpectedly getting paid because a minority group within the Republican upends their economic stability. Withholding a budget for the Party is unhappy with the prospect of required health insurance country is immature and detrimental to the lives of Americans for a majority of Americans. everywhere. Especially since the debt ceiling will be reached This unmoving position has not only prompted an equally (again) in a little under two weeks.
characterization of liberal arts students and Luther to be the most offensive. First, while Ms. McMahon’s logic that a certain “stereotype of liberal arts” exists because students “partake in less than legal activities,” is true of some students, it is an unfair representation of Luther College and its diverse student body. I hardly think of drug and alcohol use as a hallmark of an institution like ours – instead I think of the students I’ve met who are well-informed, driven, bright and passionate. It’s a shame to use the broad educational basis that liberal arts represents as an excuse for behavior that is, regardless of its actual morality, unacceptable in the eyes of the law. While it is true that students here do partake in illegal activities, I don’t believe Luther is different from any other college, regardless of its educational philosophy. Another problematic piece of this
“But this time, Congress has gone out of control”
argument is what it boils down to: “Luther Bubble” while trying to use it to liberal arts students will be liberal shield people who have broken the law. arts students. As someone who writes Luther definitely coddles its students a column focused on feminism, I’m (professors email students when class disappointed Ms. McMahon can’t is missed, students may never have to see the parallels cook a meal, etc.), between this but the fact of the argumentand matter is, that at similar arguments Luther and outside regarding “boys will of it, people’s be boys” that people actions have real sometimes use as an consequences. excuse for sexual The people who harassment and Ms.McMahon assault. With a few defends were adults -Marissa Schuh (‘14) who knowingly did words substituted in the piece’s fifth something illegal paragraph, the on Luther property argument flows exactly like ones I’ve – by taking this risk they must accept read in online comment sections, where the consequences that even the bubble someone is trying to brush off sexual can’t protect them from. assault as “no big deal.” Sincerely, Finally, Ms. McMahon denounces the Marissa Schuh (‘14)
“...I find her characterization of liberal arts students and Luther to be the most offensive.”
LUTHER COLLEGE CHIPS
Sports
October 10, 2013
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Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees The 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Garrett Kurth (‘03) Wrestling National Champion Three-time All-American (1st, 2nd, 2nd) Chris Cinnamo (‘98) Track 2nd all-time outdoor 400m Three-time national qualifier, 400m Katherine Shaner (‘98) Cross country and track Three-time all-conference, national qualifier in cross country Two-time All-American Invite Champion
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Words of wisdom. Vice President for Communications and Marketing Rob Larson welcomes the audience to the Hall of Fame ceremony. Five alumni were inducted into the 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dylan Hinton
Staff Writer
While Luther College celebrated one victory on the football field this Homecoming weekend, students, faculty and alumni also gathered to honor athletic triumphs of the past at the 2013 Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. On Saturday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall, five Luther College alumni were inducted into the Hall of Fame. A total of 379 former Luther coaches and athletes since 1964 can claim that honor. “There are always a lot of strong candidates that are considered for the Hall of Fame,” Head Wrestling Coach and member of the Hall of Fame selection committee Dave Mitchell said. “Every year the committee has an impressive pool to pick from.” The selections for 2013 were Garrett Kurth (‘03) in wrestling, Chris Cinnamo (‘98) in track, Katherine Shaner (‘98) in cross country and track, Brian Hawes (‘88) in cross country and track and Trish Price Nelson (‘83) in track. The accomplishments of each athlete were highlighted by former coaches and President Tiede. “This is really a neat experience,” Kurth said. “15 years ago when I started [wrestling] I never imagined I’d be back here at Luther getting this award.” Athletic alumni are considered for induction into the
Hall of Fame beginning 10 years after their graduation, and reconsidered by the Hall of Fame committee every five years after that. Kurth was inducted into the Hall of Fame the first year he was considered, likely because of the impressive impact his wrestling career had on the wrestling program at Luther. He won a national championship in 2001 and made the national finals again in 2002 and 2003. “When [Kurth] came to us we had had a few good wrestlers, but we were really still building up our program,” Mitchell said. “But him winning a national title just catapulted our program to another level.” For many athletes, the return to Luther is an experience full of excitement and nostalgia. Many inductees noticed the improved facilities, as well as the increased number of academic buildings. “I hadn't been back to Luther since my graduation,” Nelson said. “It’s incredible how much has changed. I just can’t believe how far Luther has come in 30 years.” This ceremony was especially significant for third generation Luther student Nathan Bigelow (‘15), who celebrated the induction of his uncle Hawes into the Hall of Fame with his extended family. “We’re all so excited that he’s being inducted,” Bigelow said. “And it’s so fun having all of my family here to support him; we could not be more proud of him.” Each inductee was not only honored for his or her
Brian Hawes (‘88) Cross country and track Four-time all-conference performer in cross country Member of four IIAC Championship cross country teams Trish Price Nelson (‘83) Track All-American in long jump All-time outdoor long jump record holder athletic achievements, but also the successes they have experienced since graduation. Kurth owns a construction company, Cinnamo works as engineer, Shaner is an ordained Lutheran pastor, Hawes works in the field of biology and Nelson works for a marketing firm. “While at Luther [Shaner] eloquently exemplified what it means to be a student athlete,” Head Coach for women’s cross country from 1989 to 2005 Betsy Emerson said during the ceremony. “And now, you may be looking at the only ordained Lutheran pastor who is an accomplished athlete, fluent in German and the classical languages and a trapeze artist as well.” The Hall of Fame selection committee accepts nominations for the honor on a rolling basis, and nominations can be made by Luther faculty, coaches and alumni. The ceremony is held each year on Homecoming Weekend and is the highest honor a Luther College student athlete or coach can receive.
Homecoming Weekend sports highlights Matt Yan
Sports Editor
Football If the IIAC had a fantasy football league, you can bet that Josh Vos (‘14) would be a first-round draft pick. The senior running back ran for 135 yards against Loras College on Saturday, Oct. 5, scoring three touchdowns and leading Luther to a 41-7 win in front of a packed Carlson Stadium during Homecoming weekend. Luther had 409 total yards of offense, including 356 rushing yards thanks to the patented triple-option run. The defense limited Loras to 112 total offensive yards, led by Matt Larson’s (‘15) ten tackles. Women’s Soccer Erin Wilson (‘15) scored her first goal of the season to secure Luther’s 2-0 win over Dubuque on Saturday. Wilson used a header off of a Melisse Chasse (‘17) corner kick to push the momentum in Luther’s favor. Erika Balk (‘16) followed Wilson’s goal with one of her own in the 76th minute, making it very difficult for Dubuque to mount a comeback. Luther moves to 5-5-0 overall and 3-0-0 in conference.
Men’s Soccer Not to be outdone, the men’s soccer team followed the women with their own win. Jon Gednalske (‘16) scored his fourth goal of the season in dramatic fashion, ending a 1-1 tie against Dubuque and winning the game in overtime for the Norse. Gednalske found the back of the net with a header in the 103rd minute of the game. He was assisted by James Garcia-Prats (‘14). Gednalske’s game-winning score was made possible by a second-half goal by Josh Parris (‘16), who was assisted by Brock Arend (‘14). Luther improved to 9-3-0 overall and 3-0-0 in conference play. Women’s Cross Country It seems like all Tricia Serres (‘16) does is win. On Friday, Oct. 4, the three-time All-American won the Eau Claire Invite and her second individual title of the year by finishing ahead of 423 other runners with a time of 21:48. She finished ten seconds ahead of the second-place finisher from Lakehead University. If Serres continues to win at this rate, she has a chance to become the most decorated runner in Luther history. Jayne Cole (‘14), Maggie Pierson (‘14), Brenna Gibbons
(‘14) and Kayla Uphoff (‘14) finished out the top five for the Norse. The women compete next at the St. Catherine University Invite on Oct. 12. Men’s Cross Country Marty Mitchell (‘14) led the men to a sixth-place finish at Eau Claire with a time of 25:42. Austin Bauer (‘14), Alex Rigdon (‘14), Brock Laue (‘14) and Patrick Larson (‘17) were the next highest finishers. Men’s cross country will race next on Oct. 19 at the UWLa Crosse Invitational. Women’s Golf The women’s golf team placed third at the IIAC Tournament to finish their fall schedule. Annika Ring (‘15) and Laura Davis (‘14) were the top performers with sixthand eighth-place finishes, respectively. As a result of their placement, both golfers earned all-conference honors. Davis closed out her Luther career with her third allconference award, becoming the fifth three-time allconference performer in Luther history. Ring has a chance to equal that feat, as she is now a two-time all-conference golfer.
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October 10, 2013 Weekly Standings
Men’s rugby tradition stays strong
Football IIAC 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1
Coe Wartburg Dubuque Luther Central Simpson Loras Buena Vista
Recent scores: -Oct. 5 vs. Loras W 41-7
Overall 4-0 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-4
Upcoming schedule: -Oct. 12 vs. Dubuque @ Dubuque -Oct. 19 vs. Wartburg @ Home
Women’s Soccer IIAC 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-1-1 1-1-1 1-2 0-3 0-3
Loras Luther Wartburg Central Simpson Dubuque Coe Buena Vista Spencer Hodge/Chips
Flying high. Jens Holt (‘13) and Christopher Jones (‘12) (number 8) lift Matt Yan (‘14) during a lineout while Kai Ashland (‘14) and Zach Ryerson (‘17) (left) look on. A lineout occurs when the ball goes out of bounds and players are lifted to catch the ball. This traditional attitude is extremely important to the success of the team, not only by creating a fun atmosphere, but also by presenting a welcoming team when it comes to recruiting. The Luther Men’s Rugby Club was busy on the pitch last Because rugby is not a school-sponsored sport at Luther, Saturday showcasing their mix of tradition and competition many students are unfamiliar with the rules or unaware of the during their losses against their alumni team, the “Old Boys” team’s existence. and their league opponents, North Dakota State University. “We are a minority of sports,” Morgan Melton (‘15) said. As a part of the Homecoming celebration early Saturday, League rules require fifteen people on the field, which proves the Old Boys were invited back to their a challenge to meet year after year. old pitch to play the “New Boys” for a “We are always looking for more traditional exhibition game. The Old Boys [players],” co-captain Kai Ashland (‘14) came out on top in a physical battle between said. young players and seasoned veterans. The club plays to have fun, but they also “It’s good to catch up with our roots and work hard to develop the team in practice tradition, and it’s interesting to see how it’s when preparing for league games. changed,” Jacob Albee (‘15) said. “We like to do well,” Albee said. After chatting with alumni, supporting Due to the addition of new players, the the women’s club game and scarfing a team -Jacob Albee (‘15) team has to review the basics of game play meal, with little rest and icing between, frequently. “At the beginning of the year we literally the boys readied themselves for a second go over all the rules and all the positions, basically all of the game – their first league home game of the year against NDSU. fundamentals,” Ashland said. They played with awareness and used technique they learned Once the team begins to understand the rules of the game, in student-run practice, but ultimately fell short in a 24-22 loss Ashland begins to delve into more specific techniques. that came down to the last few minutes of play. Though all losses are naturally disappointing, the players “We’ll do a tackling drill if I feel like we haven’t been look not only at game performance when evaluating success, tackling well, or go over a passing drill if our passing is off,” but also focus their view of success on maintaining an inviting Ashland said. “It’s a very organized practice”. atmosphere to the sport. Through rugby songs, team dinners, As a student-led club, they continue to pursue a balance of alumni matches and post-match socials, team tradition connects fun and personal discipline heading into practice in preparation past and present “ruggers” of the forty-two-year-old Luther for their next game. “We run it just like a football practice, or track practice,” club to the rest of the Minnesota Rugby Football Union. Albee said. “We break it down to small things, then we build “Everyone you play with becomes your brother,” Albee said. on that and put it together”. “We’re like a family.”
Spencer Hodge
Volunteer Writer
“Everyone you play with becomes your brother. We’re like a family.”
Overall 10-2-1 5-5 5-6-1 9-3-1 3-10-1 8-3 3-8-1 2-10
Recent scores: -Oct. 5 vs. Dubuque W 2-0 Upcoming schedule: -Oct. 9 vs. Carleton @ Home* -Oct. 12 vs. Simpson @ Indianola
Volleyball Coe Wartburg Loras Simpson Buena Vista Luther Dubuque Central
IIAC 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 0-3
Overall 23-3 15-8 8-10 12-3 12-6 12-12 8-13 6-16
Recent scores: -Oct. 5 vs. Bethel W 3-1 -Oct. 5 vs. St. Olaf L 2-3 Upcoming schedule: -Oct. 9 vs. Dubuque @ Dubuque* -Oct. 12 vs. St. Benedict @ St. Joseph
Women’s Tennis Coe Luther Wartburg Central Loras Buena Vista Simpson Dubuque
IIAC 7-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7
Overall 10-0 8-3 7-3 8-3 5-6 4-6 1-12 4-9
Recent scores: -Oct. 4 IIAC Tournament canceled Upcoming schedule: -Fall season concluded
Men’s Soccer Wartburg Luther Loras Simpson Central Dubuque Coe Buena Vista
IIAC 3-0 3-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-3
Overall 9-2-2 9-3 9-1-2 8-2-2 6-5-1 2-8-1 4-7-1 3-8
Recent scores: -Oct. 5 vs. Dubuque W 2-1 OT
Spencer Hodge/Chips
Just call him The Flash. Tom Lundberg (‘15) takes off with the ball as a North Dakota State player chases after him.
Upcoming schedule: -Oct. 9 vs. Carleton @ Home* -Oct. 12 vs. Simpson @ Indianola * No results as of production time