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SAC reviews rules for Macklemore Jayne Cole
Managing Editor
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, two of the most highly anticipated artists to come to Luther, are set to perform on Thursday, Oct 31. at 7:30 p.m. Due to security reasons and safety concerns, SAC Concerts has issued a set of rules for concert goers. “In combination with Halloween and ‘Thrift Shop,’ we felt it was necessary,” Dani Basche (‘15) said. Attendees must present their student IDs along with their ticket. If the ID is not present or does not match the ticket name, the $25 ticket price will need to be paid at the door. The co-curricular activities fee requires tickets to be used by the holder. “We are trying to reduce scalping markets because we want it to be a Luther concert,” Basche said. “That is who SAC presents concerts for.” Attendees who choose to wear a costume must wear family friendly attire or they will be asked to leave. Props, excessive facepaint and makeup and masks will not be permitted. “We made the costume policy at the request of professional security,” Katherine Tangen (‘15) said. SAC also set guidelines that pertain to general concert policies. Backpacks and cameras will not be permitted into the venue. Visual or physical pat downs may occur, and those who are noticeably under the influence will not be permitted to enter. “We are helping the artist, we had to be prepared,” Tangen said.
Student steps up Laura Hayes/Chips
Setting a precedent. Matthew Gausmann (‘16) wants to bring together the city and the college.
Laura Hayes
Staff Writer
The season of elections has begun. Gathered before a crowd of around 60 Luther students and residents of Decorah, the candidates for mayor and Decorah City Council addressed the reasons why they should be elected to office Oct. 17 at a forum in Valders. Matthew Gausmann (‘16) is running for City Council for Ward Four. He would be the first Luther student on City Council if elected. One major aspect of Gausmann’s campaign is the relationship between Luther and Decorah. Gausmann successfully petitioned to have a voting station in the Dahl Centennial Union on Oct. 25, making voting more accessible to students. “Although my time here in Decorah is limited, I’ve fallen in love with the city ever since I stepped foot into this place,” Gausmann said. “I want to help students see themselves as residents of Decorah. By holding students accountable as citizens of Decorah, I think we
Student Senate raises funding by $10,500 Anna Jeide
Staff Writer
This week, student organization leaders will find out how much funding their groups will receive from Student Senate. Many will be curious as to how the increase in student organization funding will be distributed. This noticeable increase led to changes in the application process to receive funding. “In the past they’ve only offered us $4,000 for the entire year, but this year we’ve increased that significantly to $14,500,” Student Senate Treasurer Dietrich Jessen (‘15) said. Funding comes from the optional Student Activities Council (SAC) co-curricular activities fee. “SAC distributes the co-curricular activities fee, and they give it to us to distribute to student organizations,” Senate Senior Class Representative and Finance Committee Chair Hans Becklin (‘14) said. The $10,500 increase came about because of structural readjustment within SAC. “SAC Diversity and SAC Spotlight merged together,” Jessen said. “Some of that extra money was given to Senate [to distribute to student organizations].”
The increase in funding allowed Student Senate to redesign the application process to require organizations to identify how they will use their funding. “This gives a focus to our [Student Senate] work and the process itself, especially this year, because with more money we will be able to fund more events and activities,” Becklin said. “We [Student Senate] made a conscious decision to give out $10,000 in the fall so we could allow organizations to get kick-started. We discerned a pattern by looking at applications from previous years and we noticed there was a lot more need for funding in the beginning of the year to help organizations get started up.” The new application is broken down into a three-tiered process. The first tier is continuity funding, or money that organizations need to continue their missions and goals, according to Becklin. The $10,000 allocated this fall semester is focused on providing organizations with continuity funding. “In the past, funding has been primarily used to send organizations to conferences and what we wanted to refocus our efforts around was to get student Funding continued on page 4
can ensure a nice, healthy relationship between the two communities.” While the Student Senate’s Liaison to the City Council acts as a tie between the campus and the council, the liaison does not have any voting capabilities in the council. As a City Council member, Gausmann would be able to vote on issues that directly relate to the Decorah community throughout his two-year term. Some of the issues would include renewing liquor licenses, managing the budget and various issues proposed by residents. Student Senate President Paul Esker (‘14) brought the idea to run for City Council to Gausmann’s attention. Esker told Gausmann about the upcoming election and suggested that he campaign for the position. “I knew it was a big decision,” Gausmann said. “[Esker] met me at Oneota [Market] for lunch, and he gave me an overview of what was required and expected Elections continued on page 4
Presidential search begins again Carrie Juergens
Staff Writer
The search for former Luther College President Richard Torgerson’s successor is beginning once more. On Oct. 15, the Search Committee met, welcoming new members in its stead. An email went out to the student body following the proceedings. “During this meeting, we welcomed new committee members Wendy Davidson, Wanda Deifelt, Paul Esker (‘14), John Moeller and Jon Stellmacher,” the email said. New members add a new dynamic to the search, and Executive Assistant to the President Karen MartinSchramm said she appreciates the group’s dedication. “We have a great search committee and they are working hard,” Martin-Schramm said. “They are busy planning an on-campus forum which will be a great opportunity to learn more about the search process.” The details of the search are being kept under close watch. The committee members were not allowed to comment further at this time. The campus-wide email included optimistic ideas about what may be in Luther’s future. “While the review of prospective candidates is in its early stages, we are confident that we will find a dynamic leader who feels called to serve as Luther’s tenth president,” the email said.