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!"#$%&"'( $)'*#''( +,*),-( *-).,"% /0<<:2(!92:;425< !"#$$%&'(")' Two weeks ago, Chips ran an article covering faculty and staff perspectives on teaching about race at Luther. A common theme from faculty members was the necessity of open conversation and understanding among diverse populations. This week, students Marlon Henriquez (‘15), Zora Hurst (‘17), Laura Peterson (‘15) and Charlie Weathers (‘15) share their experiences with race on campus. When asked about their experiences as non-white students at Luther, most responses centered on classroom experiences. “I have found myself to be really disappointed in the amount of ignorance that exists among Luther students in relation to the inequalities between different races,” Henriquez said. According to luther.edu, 83 percent of Luther’s population is white, 11 percent is American multicultural and 6 percent is comprised of international students. “It’s the elephant in the room,” Hurst said. “Most times, I’m the only black student or person of color in class.” Peterson, an Elementary Education major, is hopeful about discussions of race in the classroom. “When these discussions come up, everyone seems to contribute to the conversation,” Peterson said. “As future

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Hurst agrees and hopes that the conversations will continue. “It’s hard to explain to people who have never thought about how it feels to be hyper-visible on campus,” Hurst said. “It’s frustrating that people think we’re in this post-racial society.” Weathers says the demographics make it difficult to break away from racial stereotypes.

“At Luther, I’ve had classmates say, ‘You don’t seem black, why do you talk so white?’” Weathers said. “What does that even mean? [The students] don’t understand that I talk just like my dad does. It’s really offensive when people try to place me into a stereotype.” 5082G%H#I)%J

Political groups acquire polling station /01230(4051627 !"#$$%&'(")' For the primary elections in Iowa this fall, Luther College Democrats and Luther College Republicans petitioned for the placement of three absentee polling stations on campus but were granted only one for Thursday Oct. 3. The satellite absentee polling station is for students who wish to vote but are unable to reach the district polling station on election day, want to vote on campus or have other obligations preventing them from voting on election day. Co-presidents of Luther College Democrats Charlie Weathers (‘15) and Skyler Brocker-Knapp (‘15) collaborated with President of Luther College Republicans Aime Karam (‘15) to spearhead a petition for the stations this fall. Together, they followed standard procedure to request a polling station at an undesignated

location, a site other than the precinct’s district voting place. In order for a station to be approved for an undesignated area, 100 signatures from members of that precinct are needed. All three locations reached the number of signatures needed. However, the administrations of state political parties and Luther College, which reviewed the requests, only authorized one station. “We want polling stations to be effective,” Karam said. “In the last election it was really effective. There was only one [station] and the line was really long. We want to make sure we publicize that this is an opportunity for students to vote.” This year, the satellite polling station will be held in the Dahl Centennial Union on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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or how perfect our life is,” Williams said. “We lose track of who we may really be.” Williams emphasized her desire for students to recognize their potential. “I want them to realize that they’ve got a superhero cape tucked under their shirt at all times, and that the world needs them to exercise that,” Williams said. “Whatever their special skill is or whatever their unique perspective on the world might be, that is exactly who they need to be.” Williams spoke in the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar on Tuesday. “I really enjoyed her talk,” Sophie Ristau (‘15) said. “She talked about how living in a tiny house gives you more time and money. She has time to volunteer and spend time in her community, to stay more active.” Beyond the themes of sustainability and minimalization, there is also a feminist message to draw from Williams’ lifestyle, according to Luther College Feminists Communication Liaison Emma Cassabaum (‘16). “She doesn’t fit the traditional gender roles that society creates for women … but she’s finding value in her life without some of those traditional aspects,” Cassabaum said. “Regardless of whether you want to emulate that or not, it’s admirable. And there was a definite eco-feminist vibe. Women can be self-sustaining, eco-friendly.”

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?88<'B?CD7;57C /#3UU'.&1#%& More than 100 students went behind the wheel to try their hand at a texting and driving simulator outside of Dahl Centennial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 23, an event sponsored by SAC Leadership. The texting simulator was provided by

PEER Awareness, a group based out of Grand Rapids, Mich., as part of their It Can Wait campaign. The campaign was started in cooperation with cell phone provider AT&T as part of an effort to promote safe driving. “We go on tours and drive around the whole country, except for Alaska and Hawaii, to bring awareness to

colleges about distracted driving, whether it’s drinking and driving, or texting,” simulator operator Brittany Delacruz said. To test out the texting simulator, students sat in and controlled a stationary car while wearing specialized glasses that created an experience somewhat similar to a more life-like Mario Kart video

game. While driving, the simulator operators Delacruz and David Bartolome instructed students to send a text such as “need a ride?” or “let’s get pizza.” “From the simulator, we’ve learned that a lot of people swerve into oncoming traffic or off the road,” Delacruz said. “Either way you’re going to destroy your car and hurt innocent people,.” Dani Basche (‘15) got into a virtual accident in less than a minute while driving the simulator. “It was really tricky to drive the car,” Basche said. “I’d like to think I’m a good driver, but as soon as I had to text something, I wasn’t looking at the road at all and I hit a building. I think this is a really good way to prove to people that texting and driving is not okay.” Grant Holsinger (‘17) found the experience to be educational “The results were not surprising to me,” Holsinger said. “I understand how easy it is to get distracted even when you are not texting. It just made it apparent how much more distracted you can be while texting, even if it is a simple question such as

asking a friend ‘pizza?’” Delacruz emphasized that taking your eyes off the road for just a second can be extremely dangerous. “We need to bring awareness because when you’re driving 65 miles an hour and you look down for one second, you’ve gone the length of a basketball court,” Delacruz said. “That’s way too much room for error for a simple text that you could just pull over or wait for. It’s not worth harming others or harming yourself.” SAC Leadership Co-Chair Katie Blaser (‘16) has a personal connection with texting and driving. “There was an accident that occurred in a town nearby my home town that kind of opened my eyes, and you realize that it actually is really dangerous,” Blaser said. SAC Leadership Co-Chair Molly Jordan (‘16) hopes the simulator brought awareness to Luther students about the dangers of texting and driving. “No text is ever that important,” Jordan said. “It can always wait. We’re just trying to make that known. Hopefully this simulator opened students’ eyes to that fact.”

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The Center for Ethics and Public Life sponsored a series of lectures by Tom Morris, a philosopher who advises companies such as Toyota, General Motors and Coca-Cola. The lectures, which ran from Tuesday, Sept. 23 to Wednesday, Sept. 24, featured a range of topics including “Becoming a Successful Human Being: A Philosophical Perspective on Fulfillment and Achievement” and “The Most Important Concepts of Life: Truth, Beauty, Goodness and Unity.” Morris’ lecture series is the latest in a long line of lectures sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Life since its inception in 2006. According to their website, the Center “aims to enhance the liberal arts education by encouraging deep reflection about ethical matters and responsible citizenship.” Past lecturers have included Congressman Jim Leach and economist Chris Martenson. Director of the Center for Ethics and Public Life Greg Jesson has a list of criteria when choosing speakers like Morris.

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“I try to ask the question, can this person first of all communicate with the students?” Jesson said. “Second, does the speaker have an important viewpoint that the student may not have thought of? Third, [does the speaker] address some ultimate issues?” A native of Durham, N.C., Morris said that he was first introduced to philosophy as a child. His parents kept philosophy books in the house, and when he was young Morris would flip through the pages. “They made me curious,” Morris said. “And the curiosity didn’t leave me.” One of Morris’ several lectures on campus centered around the art of

success. 70 students, faculty and Decorah community members were asked one major question: is there a universal framework for success? To answer the question, Morris developed the “7 Cs of Success,” or what his website describes as “seven universal conditions for deeply satisfying, sustainable excellence in all that we do.” Morris’ “7 Cs of Success” were featured in his lecture on Wednesday evening, entitled “The Art of Change: Human Nature and Adaptation in a World of Uncertainty.” During this lecture, Morris described the three components needed to deal with change: the Art of Self Control, the Art of

Positive Action and the Art of Achievement. “Morris’ lectures reminded students why they’re here [at Luther College] in the first place: to grow as a person,” President of the Philosophical Society Sarah Floden (‘15) said. “It’s the basis of a liberal arts education.” The next lecturer sponsored by Center for Ethics and Public Life will be Charlene Smith, the authorized biographer of the former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Smith’s lecture, “My Enemy is My Friend: What Did Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela Mean By This?” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Valders 206.

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Peterson expanded the discussions around race to include international students as well. “By discussing these issues, I think students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for their fellow Norse and where they come from,” Peterson said. Henriquez, Hurst, Peterson and Weathers also shared some advice for students hoping to engage in discussion about race. Hurst advises embracing the uncomfortable nature of these conversations. “Anything that causes long-term growth is obviously going to hurt at first,” Hurst said. “Don’t sweep these conversations under the rug just because you don’t want to discuss it.”

Henriquez and Peterson both recommend the Diversity Center as a good place to start. “The staff and students there would be more than willing to answer any questions you might have,” Peterson said. For Henriquez, conversations on race and ethnicity are crucial and need to be addressed. “Every day, the U.S. gets more and more colorful,” Henriquez said. “No matter what a Luther student majors in, they will be working with someone that is of a different race.” Weathers hopes that everyone remembers to be respectful of others. “If you’re not respectful of how someone feels, then you won’t be able to have a conversation,” Weathers said.

Polling station to be used in upcoming election P=!&('!"#$%&"( The satellite absentee stations cost around $500-$600 to run for a day, which includes paying for the people working the station, the polling station itself and the publicity. The costs are payed for by Winneshiek County. Voter turnout has varied in the past, ranging from three to thirty students in primary elections to around 700 in the presidential elections. “Student voting at Luther has been dramatically low,” Weathers said. Both political groups are pushing to get more Luther students to vote in this election, stressing the importance of Iowa being a swing state and the presidential elections being held in two years. “This isn’t the presidential election year but we happen to have a senate race that is highly contest-

ed and considered one of the closer ones in the country,” Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines said. Because Iowa is historically an unpredictable polling state, it can carry a lot of weight in the outcome of national elections such as the presidential election. “The races here are incredibly close,” Brocker-Knapp said. “The margin of error is so small you can’t project who is going to win, so any vote could truly make a difference. It could be students at Luther.” Political group leaders emphasized how important it is for students to vote in Iowa. “A lot of people love Luther …but they don’t want to stop voting in their home states, especially seniors, because they won’t be affected by decisions

made next year,” Weathers said. “But Iowa is a swing state. Major decisions happen in this state. The polls are much closer here than in a lot of other states.” If you would like to learn more or have questions about the upcoming elections and voting, please contact Aime Karam (karaai01), Charlie Weathers (weatch01) or Skyler Brocker-Knapp (brocsk01).

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a variety of Russian piano duets and captured the powerful nature of Russian classical music. “This was a program of our favorite pieces,” Julia Elkina said. “Each one of them carries a special place in our hearts.” The twins were expressive in their music, their facial expressions and even their body language. “It was just fun to watch them play,” Stevens said. “They moved their arms very dramatically. Every body movement they made felt like it had a purpose.” The Elkina twins began playing together at the age of five. They have since earned their doctorates in piano performance at the University of Minnesota and performed together

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since has evolved to focus solely on the more unrestricted Annual Fund. Vice President for Development Keith Christensen (‘80) was called during the firstever Phonathon the fall after his graduation. “That was my first gift to Luther, fresh out of college,” Christensen said. “I think it was about five dollars to the music building.” Christensen remembers how for the first few years’ callers weren’t just student volunteers, but also faculty, staff and even some local alums. “Personally I’ve been involved because of my support, but more importantly I was on staff from 1986 to 1994 as the Director of Planned Giving and each year we would spend nights calling along with other staff, faculty and students,” Christensen said. Over the past 34 years calling has taken place in the Center for Faith and Life, Olin and its present location in Loyalty Hall. Even the

calling carrels have a history dating back to the 1980s. Though this philanthropic function has evolved significantly since, with the addition of headsets, scripts and training programs, the lessons students learn about giving back have been ever-present. Three-time Phonathon Co-Chair Lindsey Bohr (‘15) has found that students gain a lot from the experience. “The philanthropic aspect of Phonathon is that it’s donating your time to call past alumni and ask for money, which sounds sort of questionable, but it’s actually fun,” Bohr said. “The alumni know this call is coming and a lot of them love to talk to students. Sometimes you make a connection about going to grad school, or someone who’s going into the same field, or who had the same professor, so you have some really fun conversations.” Student Engagement Coordinator for

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in discussion and expressing interest in the topic. “Luther’s a busy place,” Ben Peterson (‘16) said. “It’s something that I really try and stay committed to, and it’s not an effort to go for me. It’s something I enjoy doing. It’s only an hour a week of commitment and for someone as busy as I am, that’s really do-able. I like the community of the Philosophy Society.” According to Floden, discussion topics are flexible. Each meeting is based on ideas of the members and sometimes Assistant Professor of Philosophy Holly Moore. She is beginning her fifth year at Luther and as the Philosophy Society’s faculty adviser. “It’s been kind of a different group depending on the students that are involved in it,” Moore said. “I really like that the students really take the reins of what the society is for and what they want to do and the way they want to

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engage with philosophy. It’s had a number of incarnations depending on who’s involved in the group. Right now, I’m primarily moral support.” On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Philosophy Society attended the lecture by Tom Morris, “Becoming a Successful Human Being: A Philosophical Perspective on Fulfillment and Achievement” in the Center for Faith and Life. The speaker was arranged through Director of the Center for Ethics and Public Life and Greg Jesson. “We just try to support [the Center for Ethics and Public Life] because Dr. Jesson brings in speakers that are directly related to philosophy,” Floden said. “So we think, ‘Hey, this is what we’re interested in for our meetings so let’s go listen to this speaker and then maybe after we can have our own little discussion.’” Peterson and Floden described the Philosophy Society as a positive place to

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Nick Vande Krol (‘18) said. “We worked out the kinks and Associate Professor in Library and Information Studies John made the sound a little tighter.” Goodin joined the band on the mandolin, along with violinist The Bread and Butter String Band serenaded the audience Erik Sessions and vocalist Rockne as special guests. with “blue-grassy jams,” singing a variety of covers from The “I basically just jumped in with their harmony and it was Avett Brothers to Fleetwood Mac and folk staples like “I’ll really comfortable; it felt like we’ve been singing together Fly Away.” The band has also forever,” Rockne said. “My written some original songs. 1)234%5642%78962%:;7<=>?%@A72%@B%;9CB% favorite song is ‘Goodnight “One cool thing about the Irene,’ because the Co-op Bread and Butter String Band is 29% :;7<D% )234% 8EB7F% 7>F% 8622BEG% 2AB% has a new cow mural on the that we share instruments a lot; 4=H:;B%426IIDJ side of the building named there’s hardly ever one person What a treat to sing on K%(=F7>%&:B>LBE%MNOPQ Irene. who plays one instrument the a summer’s night to Irene the whole time,” vocalist Aidan Cow!” Spencer (‘18) said. “We switch around and rearrange which The Bread and Butter String Band plans to keep bringing it makes it a really organic process.” back to the basics. The band sold out of copies of their first self-titled CD at “It’s just about playing what we love to play,” Spencer said. the event and plans on printing more to be distributed locally. “It’s bread and butter, the simple stuff. It just is what it is.” “There are aspirations but we are just seeing where this takes The Water Street Music Series continues Friday, Nov. 7 with us,” Vande Krol said. “We play for fun. It might not look like a tribute to jazz trumpet player Chet Baker at ArtHaus. Tickets much, but it’s good.” are available at wsmsdecorah.org.

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Kendrick Lamar, “i” !"#$%&"'() !"#$%&'(')*+%,(+(-./ Kendrick Lamar’s new single “i” opens with the grandiose, proclamatory statement: “This is a world premiere.” This fulfilling declaration is in lieu of fervor that followed the announcement that “King” Kendrick would release his first new solo material in almost two years. Lamar, whose 2012 album “good kid, m.A.A.d. city” received

near universal critical acclaim, has managed to stay near to the spotlight through a plethora of guest appearances on other artists’ material. Of these, the most notable is Big Sean’s “Control,” in which Lamar would call out 11 other artists, asserting the claim that he is currently the best rapper alive. This verse sent shock waves throughout the hip-hop world as an impossible to ignore statement that required attention, response and debate from everyone touched by the industry. As a result, anticipation and expectations were set very high for his next release. Does this single live up to these

high expectations that Kendrick set for himself based upon his prior releases? The answer is, well, no. In large, this is due to the fact that the content of this release is surprising; on the surface the track is more lighthearted and poppy than expected from an artist known for more serious, noncommercial material. Critics called the hook “I love myself ” campy and the production, especially the first two thirds of the track (centered around a sample of The Isley Brothers’ “Who’s That Lady”), uninspired. Nevertheless, I still believe that this is a successful release. In fact, it is entirely rational that Lamar

would try to capitalize on his newfound name recognition and try to reach as large of an audience as possible with the release of this single. This track succeeded in being catchy, clipping along at a toetapping pace while offering a sing-along-able hook backed by a harder-hitting reinterpretation of the lead guitar from the Isley Brothers’ sample. Then, at about the two-thirds mark of the song, the beat switches, the production becomes more brooding and Lamar delivers his best verse yet. Switching flows back to his more natural baritone, he brings closure to the song by revisiting the subject

matter that formed the backbone for his previous album: his adolescence in the gang-infused city of Compton, Calif. The outro to the track serves as a covenant, featuring a frantic baseline and pulsating car horns, reminding the audience of Lamar’s more natural musical inclinations, and giving a teaser of what his future release may hold. For more opinions on Lamar’s new single from KWLC pick up a copy of the station’s publication “The AM” on campus Oct. 7. For the best in new independent music, tune into 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.

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fit in the album as a collective. Alt-J (∆) creates autonomous pieces that flow seamlessly from one to the next, captivating the listener with stories that are melodic and relatable. An important piece of information to note is that when you hit “Alt - J” on a Mac computer, a delta (∆) is produced. Delta symbolizes “variation.” This represents Alt-J (∆)’s trend toward variation in music. To say a song on the album is completely different from anything they’ve ever done should not be taken negatively but instead as a compliment to their process as artists. Rather than diving extensively into each of the songs, I will provide an outline of how I feel about “This Is All Yours.” The “Intro” loops and builds to prepare you for the album; “Arrival in Nara/Nara” consistently chokes me up; “Every Other Freckle” turns me on; “Left Hand Free,” (which I would compare to something of The Black Keys mixed with Earth, Wind & Fire) is similar to a ‘70s garage band rock anthem; “Garden of England” puts me at peace; “Choice Kingdom” is the perfect lead in to “Hunger of the Pine,” a track

that gnaws at the need to succeed, the natural drive to push forward in even the toughest of circumstances; “Warm Foothills” gives hope after pleading for life in the song before; “The Gospel of John Hurt” is unsettling; “Pusher” is simply beautiful, “Bloodflood Pt. 2” is uplifting as I think of all the things that make life worth it and “Leaving Nara” perfectly wraps up the album, while simultaneously leading back to the “Intro” to create a cyclical masterpiece. “This Is All Yours” is anything but a “plodder.” Though the overall feel is much more mellow than their previous album, it certainly does not make the listener want to hit skip. It creates a feeling of wanting more in each of the pieces, but in my opinion, that is the beauty. Alt-J (∆) does just enough to show you their music is smart without overdoing it. Their simplicity and mumbled lyrics allow the listener to fill in the holes with their own emotion. In my opinion, Alt-J (∆) knocked it out of the park with this album. All those who listen should do so with open ears and an open mind. James Odegaard (‘15)

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to me, I have a recital/performance/ presentation/something major in my life coming up and I just CAN’T be sick right now!” A cold worked its way through my house, and just as I was getting over it I got whacked with another one, which is why this question is weighing so heavily on my mind. This afternoon, after I had been sitting on the couch and coughing all morning, I ran into one of my housemates on the way to class. “Oh, are you feeling better than you did this morning?” she asked. “Not particularly, but I’m not really sick enough to miss class,” I said. Does this make me selfish? Does dragging myself to class even when my head feels like it’s about to explode at

the potential expense of my peers make me, not a martyr, but a jerk? Or am I doing the “right thing” by taking my education seriously? Would a professor see my sickness as a good enough reason to miss class, or would I be branded as a lazy excuse-maker? Is my health more important than the education I’m paying for? How sick is too sick to go to class? I’m not asking because I know the answer. I’m asking because, as I sit here with honeyed tea, tissues, a trash can and hand sanitizer within arm’s reach, I’m torn between taking the day off tomorrow to catch up on sleep and homework or sucking it up and going to class. Maybe I’ll just take some NyQuil and hope it’s better in the morning.

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to employers (upon request), printed on resume stock paper. Also, bring a list of questions and key pointers about each organization. Demonstrate your research! Finally, don’t forget a pen and paper to take notes about the employers you meet with. 4. Meet the employer and be enthusiastic. Shake the employer’s hand, smile and clearly state your name. If there are no long lines of people, aim for a deeper conversation and speak about your interest in the organization and your related skills/experience. Thank the recruiter, smile and ask for his or her business card. Pick up any information on the organization. If you’re genuinely interested in an employer, end the conversation by saying so and express your interest in exploring opportunities at the company.All else being equal, the most eager candidate often has an edge with employers. 5. Take breaks. After you’ve met with one employer, step away from the area to reflect and jot down notes to help you remember what was discussed. Look over your research and prepare for the next employer. 6. Follow up after the fair is over. Don’t forget to ask for contact information from every recruiter you meet. Then, as soon as possible (within 24 hours), send a brief thank you note that references your conversation to jog the employer’s memory about you and ask any follow up questions. Refer to your notes about each employer and follow up on any information or action requested. If you ask a question and don’t hear back from the recruiter, it is appropriate to send a follow-up email after two weeks. 7. Track contact information. The further you go in your professional life, the more contacts you will make. Start organizing these contacts immediately in a system that works for you. Many students use Excel spreadsheets that include names, emails, where the interaction took place, last date of contact and notes. Stop by the Career Center (second floor Union) to get help in developing your job search plan. It’s not too early to start! Brenda Ranum Director of the Career Center

Leadership opportunities ;':*%"(* :$(<=,>% Student Senate’s Student Leadership Committee was formed last year with the mission of empowering and emboldening student organizations and their leaders. We strive to do this by providing them with the resources, tools and assistance necessary to carry out their own missions and benefit the Luther community through their activities and involvement. In addition to the responsibilities of helping new organizations through the approval process and being the liaison between Student Senate and all of Luther’s other wonderful student groups, we are constantly looking for new ways that we can help continue, and also improve upon, the vibrant culture of student organizations on campus. Many Tuesdays during shadow block in the Student Organization Suite, we offer short workshops on things like applying for funding, advertising on campus,

booking spaces for events and leading effective organizations. Last year we facilitated the first annual Happiness Week, giving organizations an opportunity to exercise these skills by creating events that benefit both themselves and the campus community as a whole. We’re always looking for new ways to benefit the organizational community, so if you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns, you can contact me at hansph03@luther.edu, and the other members of the Leadership Committee and I will get to work helping you out or implementing your new ideas. Another awesome resource (and generally awesome person) is Coordinator of Student Organizations Kasey Nikkel. You can contact her at nikka01@luther. edu or drop by her office in the Student Organization Suite in the Union for questions, assistance or just a nice conversation. You can also check out www.luther. edu/studentlife/activities/organizations/resources for easy access to lots of great resources for organization members and leaders. Be on the lookout for more opportunities from us, and don’t be shy about telling us how we can better serve the Luther Community. We’re here to serve you in whatever way you need, so don’t be afraid to ask! Phil Hanson (‘16) Student Senate Junior Class Representative Student Leadership Committee Chair

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Garcia-Prats said. "We don't really set out that many goals for the season, but our goal is to perform our best for each practice and game." Men’s left back Hollie Gray (‘15) echoed this mentality. "I think we're ninth in the national polls but we try to mute that,” Gray said. “We just focus on what we can control." Successful preseasons and the addition of new players have proven beneficial for the Norse thus far. "We lost a pretty good senior class, a core group of players, but the returners did a great

job of being prepared and we got rolling straightaway," Garcia-Pratts said. The men’s team beat Division I Drake University 2-1 in a pre-season game, which Garcia-Prats considered a great confidence-builder. Continuous progress over the course of the season is a common theme for both the men’s and women’s teams. . "We talk in practices about how you learn from your losses, but we're [also] trying to look for ways to improve from our wins, because I don't think we're playing our best soccer yet,"

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women’s left midfielder Elly Arend (‘15) said. A majority of the women’s 2013 squad has returned for this season, and, according to Arend, the incoming first-years have added more depth to the team. Positive relations among teammates appear to benefit in games as well according to women’s outside midfielder Erika Balk (‘16). "We have really good team chemistry on and off the field,” Balk said. “I think that helps a lot." Overall, both teams have an optimistic and practical outlook for the remainder of their season. “We put a lot of work into the off-season so we're trusting that and not fearing failure,” Arend said. The Norse play Simpson College at home on Saturday, Oct. 4, starting with the women at 2 p.m. and the men at 4 p.m.

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I don’t do anything special, just the pregame warm-up with the team. Then I just listen to music to get ready. What have the first-years brought to the team this season? A lot of depth. There is young talent that will make a difference right off the bat on special teams or offensive and defensive lines. What is the biggest way the team has grown since Coach Hafner has taken over? We’re more mentally tough since the first couple years. We had a lot of people that wouldn’t practice because of injuries but Coach Hafner has pushed the difference between being injured and hurt. What game are you most excited for coming up? The next game. I take it one game at a time. We’re starting conference play now so we’re all super excited for that. How does the team plan to keep up your winning streak? Just keep doing what we’re doing. We have to stay hungry each week. If you could play for any professional team who would you play for? I would say the San Diego Chargers. I grew up watching them so that’d be cool. How do you stay focused throughout the entire game? I just always have the next play mentality. You can’t let the highs get too high and the lows get too low. What has been the biggest challenge this year? Our conditioning tests at the beginning of camp were the toughest thing we’ve done, I’d say. What has been the best part of the season so far? Seeing everybody day in and out making themselves better and getting ready for the next day and game is always great to see.

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your grandma, that would be absolutely normal. It’s pretty incredible to think about.� Luther began including female athletics in 1965, but it wasn’t until the Education Amendments of 1972 were passed that schools were legally obligated to include female sports. Title IX of the amendments declares that no student may be denied participation of a school-funded activity based on sex. Hartl spoke with the softball team’s first head coach, Betty Hoff, about Title IX’s impact. “The largest impact Title IX had on women’s athletics at Luther was that there were more teams to play,� Hartl said. “Other colleges were forced to create women’s teams, so our teams had more opportunities to play other teams and travel.� Luther, ahead of its time, already had several female teams. Title IX simply enriched the teams that were already in place. “That is what the Luther women experienced,� Hartl said. “We’re the first in the Iowa conference to celebrate 50 years in women’s athletics, so that’s cool, to be a school that’s doing it first.�

The softball team will have the opportunity to wear the patches when they begin their season in the spring, but fall athletics have already debuted the patch. Head Volleyball Coach Danielle Lynch said her girls were already raising awareness about the patches. “The girls were tweeting and instagramming them, raising awareness about celebrating women in sports,� Lynch said. This anniversary marks a milestone, but the journey of women in athletics is not done. “We must pave the way for people 50 years down the road,� Lynch said. “It is important to understand how hard it was for women to get started in the athletic world.� Looking forward, there are still things that could improve according to Lynch. “In the future, I hope there’s more support for women’s athletics,� Lynch said. “There are programs that aren’t getting funded. Women who are in athletics are more self-confident. Why wouldn’t we want to fund that?� For Lynch and her team, providing role models for young girls in the community is an important part of progressing in women’s athletics. The team runs a “ball-girl� program, in which girls in the community sign up to help out at the games and meet the players. “We want to encourage them and get them motivated and involved in a sport they can play for years,� Lynch said. “We want to give them confidence to go play with the boys and whup ‘em up a bit!�

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Oct. 3 @ UW La Crosse 5 p.m.

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