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Learning from locals. Rhodes Scholarship recipient Georgianna “Annie” Whiteley (‘13), Rachel Hodapp (‘13), translator Musa Kamaika and Noonkodin
students interview an Eluwai expert about medicinal plants during her second trip to Tanzania to study medical anthropology in the summer of 2011.
Photo courtesy of Lori Stanley
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Georgianna “Annie” Whiteley (‘13) was named a
Rhodes Scholar elect on Saturday, Nov. 17. She is the only
student from an Iowa school to receive the honor this year.
“She’s an excellent student,” Whiteley’s academic
advisor and Professor of Chemistry Carolyn Mottley said.
“She works hard to understand what’s going on instead of
just enough information to do well on the exam.”
For over a century, Rhodes Scholarships have funded
post-graduate degrees for select students at Oxford
University in the United Kingdom. 32 American Rhodes
Scholars are chosen yearly based on academic performance,
commitment to others and strength of character.
Selected from a pool of 838 candidates with institutional
endorsements in 16 national districts, Whiteley was chosen
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and other Ivy League schools,” Whiteley said. “It was
incredibly intimidating to be with that group, but at the
same time everyone was super nice. It didn’t seem that
competitive at the time because you just wanted to learn
about everyone.”
Whiteley is the eighth student from Luther to receive
a Rhodes Scholarship. After she graduates this upcoming
spring with a chemistry major and biology minor, she
intends to pursue a two-year Master of Philosophy in
Medical Anthropology at Oxford.
“[Medical anthropology is] how different cultures
approach health care and medicine,” Whiteley said.
“We think that bio-medicine is everything, but there are
so many other cultures in the world who have different
medical systems that can be just as effective,” she said,
“We’re so quick as people in bio-medicine to disregard
it as their ‘traditional medicine,’ but it’s real to them. It’s
something to be valued.”
Medical anthropology caught Whiteley’s attention early
in her Luther career. She further explored it in Professor of
Anthropology Lori Stanley’s (‘80) course Anthropology in
East Africa, traveling to northern Tanzania over J-term of
her sophomore year.
“[We] were looking at culture change among the Maasai
people in Tanzania,” Stanley said. “I found her in that
Walker NyenhuisStaff Writer
continued on page 10
Rhodes Scholar
Campus has seen an increase in drunk driving
reports this year.
There have been four instances of operating
while intoxicated (OWI) to date, including the
most severe on Oct. 20, when former student
Daniel Mendoza damaged six cars in the
Regents parking lot.
“We don’t have a category for OWI
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On the campus crime statistics list on the
Luther website, arrests for liquor law violations
are listed as increasing since 2009. There were
two arrests in that year, followed by three
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“I think maybe we had one or two all of
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lot was the most severe in terms of risk to
people’s safety. We are very fortunate that the
OWI offenses on the rise
Luther student on the ‘Rhode’ to Oxford
Dangerous driving. Police arrive outside Baker Village on Nov. 17 after a
driver crashed into a light pole. He was arrested, and found to be intoxicated.
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Associate Professor of Religion Kristin Swanson gave a religion forum lecture entitled “The Silent Women of Yehud say ‘Can We Talk?’”
About 20 people, including many of the religion department faculty, attended the Nov. 27 lecture held in Olin. Swanson’s lecture concluded the fall season for the religion forum series.
Swanson’s lecture proposed the idea that the book of Judges should be interpreted differently. Using parallel text from Genesis and Ezra, Swanson argued that the violent stories in Judges 19-21 served as a series of parodies of other Biblical texts. Swanson’s lecture expanded on the ideas of scholar Yairah Amit.
“An alternative view is possible to bring women from the chapters from the margin to the center,” Swanson said during her lecture.
Swanson’s lecture was a continuation of lecture given a few years earlier.
“The book of Judges contains signs that reveal a polemic,” Swanson said.
The women of Yehud have an important role in the book of Judges, as they are subjected to many episodes of violent attacks. Swanson claims that the purpose of the attacks was to show the competing views of what constituted a community and the identity of Israel.
“Some were arguing for a particular identity,” Swanson
said. “Certain woman were seen as foreign.” Swanson placed emphasis on the historical context of
Judges to formulate her argument.“If we detect something parallel, we should pay close
attention to the sociopolitical context that it is operating [in] to catch a glimpse into the depths of society,” Swanson said. 6ZDQVRQ�XVHG�:LOO�.\QHV·�GHÀQLWLRQ�RI�SDURG\�LQ�KHU�
research. Kynes made the important claim that parodies do not always have to contain humor.
“Using parody, we can take different angles on stories,” Swanson said. “There is nothing funny about Judges, but we can talk.”
Swanson’s lecture is important because it puts into question whether the book of Judges should be considered a part of the Deuteronomic History, which is a series of Biblical books.
The book of Judges is one of Swanson’s research interests.
“It grew out of teaching Intro to the Bible,” Swanson said.
The religion department began hosting forums in 2004 to create a venue for open religious discussion.
“The goal was to provide a venue to facilitate a campus wide discussion on the dialogue of faith and learning, existential and religious themes that concern the members of Luther College community and the role of religion in the contemporary world,” Associate Professor of Religion Gereon Kopf said.
Andy Ruud (‘14), who attended one religion forum previously, felt that it was interesting to hear a challenge to a major interpretation.
“It is important to note that there is more than one way to read a text,” Ruud said.
Ruud felt that the question and answer session at the end of the lecture put Swanson’s lecture into debate, particularly concerning questions about dating.
Trevor Green (‘14), who has also attended other religion forums, felt the lecture was interesting because it connected very well with the context discussed in Religion 101: Intro to the Bible.
“We talked about a parallel to Genesis 19,” Green said. “Judges is just a messy Bible story … it brings up questions of why is it in the Bible and what purpose does it have.”
Green chose to attend the lecture out of personal interest.
“Christianity is my religious identity and I want to ÀQG�RXW�PRUH�DERXW�KRZ�SHRSOH�LQWHUSUHW�LW�µ�*UHHQ�VDLG��
The religion forums will continue during the spring semester, beginning with a lecture set for Feb. 28th.
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‘Tis the season at the Luther College Book Shop, and customers are enjoying special holiday deals and events. The weekend of Christmas at Luther is especially important for the store, providing pre-and-post concert rushes of families and returning alums in search of the perfect gift or token of nostalgia.
“Usually Christmas at Luther, Homecoming and graduation are the biggest for the bookstore because a lot of alums come back,” employee Alli Kephart (‘15) said.
She explained that often the store will sell promo items and offer student discounts during these times. Promotional events with a festive spin, such as the “Naughty or Nice List,” Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas in the Union on Dec. 5, attempt to engage the student body while providing the deals.
Prior to the Saturday evening Christmas at Luther performance, the bookstore bustled with activity.
“I’m here with my in-laws for the concert, and we stopped by to get some Christmas stuff,” Mike Peters, parent of Christmas at Luther performer said. “I can’t say there are a lot of sales for non-students, but it’s good to get Luther stuff and support the school.”
Audrey (Pederson) Erdman (‘61), who has had children and grandchildren attend Luther, is a regent emerita and felt similarly. ´,�GRQ·W�NQRZ�ZKDW�,·OO�ÀQG��EXW�,·OO�NQRZ�LW�ZKHQ�,�
see it,” Erdman said. “I love getting presents for family, and maybe something to stuff my own stocking.”
Among the plethora of gift options were discounted CDs of past Christmas at Luther concerts and selected Luther music ensembles.´7KLV�LV�WKH�ÀUVW�\HDU�ZH·UH�KDQGOLQJ�DOO�WKH�VDOHV�RI�
the Christmas at Luther CDs,” Book Store Coordinator Jo Uhlenhake said. “In the past the music department has handled them all, and I know that typically hundreds are sold.”
She believed this year would be no different.Also present in the book shop were various authors,
selling and signing their work throughout the day. Cheryl Kirking Kilker from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, parent of a Luther student, had a table to display her award-winning children’s books “What Can I Give Jesus?” and “Evangeline the Dancing Holstein,” among others.
“At a [Luther] cross country gathering [for my son], VRPHRQH�VDLG�¶\RX·G�EH�D�JRRG�ÀW�WR�VHOO�DW�WKH�ERRNVKRS�during Christmas at Luther.’ I can see what they meant,” Kilker said, indicating the festive décor, abundant shoppers and warm, friendly atmosphere.
Holiday joy was palpable in buyers, sellers and salespeople alike in the bookstore during concert weekend.
“It’s fun to work this weekend because everyone is in a good mood,” Uhlenhake said, emphasizing that Christmas spirit will continue. “We hope students will come throughout the upcoming weeks to see what we have to offer.”
Bailey MulhollandStaff Writer
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Step into the CFA’s Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery and you’ll find yourself at a crossroads: either surrender to the billowy warmth of quilted comfort and take a nap, or take a closer look at Rebecca Kamm’s series of art quilts, on display from now until Jan. 16.
The collection, entitled “Interpretations,” consists of a number of unique quilts, translating bold and geometric elements of shape and color from other artists’ paintings to quilted representations. Rebecca Kamm emphasized that her work is not intended to be exact copies, but artistic visualizations based on her own experience with another piece of artwork.
“When I look at a painting, I’ll see it a certain way,” Rebecca Kamm said. “I’m interpreting that into fabric using colors, shapes and patterns in a way that presents the painting in the way I see it.”
Rebecca Kamm’s quilting history goes back to memories of both of her grandmothers’ work with needle and thread.
“It was something that was practiced when I was young and probably even before my time,” Rebecca Kamm said. “I started with some traditional patterns, making baby quilts and quilts for our bed. After a while, I realized that the quilts I was making were just sitting in the closet, not being seen by anyone.”
After a period of creating
quilted garments to further publicize her work, Rebecca Kamm eventually turned to the idea of art quilts, which incorporate a very wide variety of techniques.
“Some are very sculptural in nature, incorporating not only fabric and thread, but all kinds of found objects,” Rebecca Kamm said. “The sky is the limit, really.”
Much of Rebecca Kamm’s inspiration stems from visits to other art exhibits with her husband, Art Gallery Coordinator David Kamm, who expressed excitement for his art students and others who visit the display.
“All the works in this show are based on other works of art, so we’re hoping that at least some of our art students will recognize some of the names and some of the images,” David Kamm said. “They get an idea as to how they might be inspired, or use the work of other artists as a catalyst for their own work.”
A reception was hosted on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Though attending art student Peter Ecklund (‘15) was at first eager to wrap himself up in the art quilts, he was in fact very aesthetically taken by the unique expressions of Rebecca Kamm’s work.
“It’s an interesting take on the form of the art, and executed beautifully,” Ecklund said. “So many little pieces define specific traits of the painting. It’s really cool to see quilted interpretations of a modernist piece of art.”
Rebecca Kamm’s art quilts are available for purchase, though she maintained a sense of self-fulfilling artistic integrity behind their creation.
“I’d be happy to share them with others who wanted to put them on their own walls,” Kamm said. “The reason I made them, however, was because I had it in me to do so.”
Rebecca Kamm
interprets
paintings in the
medium of art
quilts.
Peter JarzynaStaff Writer
Wrapped in quilts. Attendees explore Rebecca Kamm’s quilt display.
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New takes on a rich tradition. Rebecca and David Kamm pose with her quilts.
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“Twelfth Night” is a subtle combination of funny and dark, and the cast from Mark Muggli’s Shakespeare Performed class played this off very well.
“‘Twelfth Night’ may be my favorite play of Shakespeare’s,” Professor of English Mark Muggli, said. “It has such a combination of miracle and hints of darkness. It’s so delicate.”
“Twelfth Night” is a far cry from Shakespeare’s lighter comedies, with very ominous undertones of madness and cruelty.
The play follows the story of a young woman named Viola, who has recently lost her twin brother, Sebastian in a shipwreck. She poses as a man WR�ÀQG�D�MRE�DV�D�VHUYDQW�LQ�WKH�house of Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. She gains the position, and is soon one of Orsino’s FORVHVW� FRQÀGHQWV�� $V� 9LROD�is falling in love with Orsino, he is falling in love with the Countess Olivia, and Olivia is falling for Viola (disguised as a man.) 7KLV�PDG�ORYH�WULDQJOH�ÀQDOO\�
breaks when Sebastian shows up alive and well, and some serious mix-ups occur. There’s also a subplot involving several servants tricking one horribly ostracized Malvolio.´7KH� FKDOOHQJH� OLHV� LQ� WKH� ÀQHQHVV� RI�
tone,” Muggli said. “It must be funny, but not farcical. It’s somewhere between funny and a little dark. Getting the wistful boundary is GLIÀFXOW�µ
The class understands the wistfulness that Muggli desires from them. Tim Komatsu (‘15) played Sir Toby Belch, and laid between funny and malicious with his
characterization. ´,W·V� GLIÀFXOW� ²� 0XJJOL� GLVFXVVHG� WKLV�
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challenge.“I had read the whole play, but
it was hard to remember what my character had already experienced,” Mandsager said. “But rehearsals and performances helped.”
Mandsager had an interesting dynamic, as well,
because she played Viola, and Dylan Hinton (‘15) played Sebastian. The two look very alike, which added to the illusion.
“It was interesting, because Viola assumes Sebastian is dead, then Antonio starts to call her by his name, and she starts to hope he’s alive again,”
Mandsager said. “The scene where they both see each other and she realizes
that he’s alive is very dramatic, and hard to imagine.”
Jennifer Samuelson (‘14) was in Muggli’s Shakespeare Performed class last year, and thoroughly enjoyed the play.
“I really like the space they did it in, and I really loved their costumes,” Samuelson said. “I liked the FDVWLQJ� ²� >+LQWRQ� DQG�
Mandsager] really do look alike! It brought back memories of my Shakespeare class and how much fun it was.”
Shakespeare Performed helped Mandsager to grow as an actress and a reader.
“The experience was good,” Mandsager VDLG��´,W�ZDV�D�FKDOOHQJLQJ�>H[SHULHQFH@��EXW�a great one. It’s awesome to be able to look at Shakespeare from a performing and literary perspective.”
Komatsu was glad to have taken the course,
and to be better versed in Shakespeare’s plays.
“My friend, Michael Erhrecke (‘15), said ‘It’s impossible not to have immense respect for Shakespeare.’ I read plays that I wouldn’t have read otherwise, like some of his histories,” Komatsu said.,Q� NHHSLQJ� ZLWK� WKH� ELWWHUVZHHW� ÁDYRU�
of the play, the cast ended with a sad song paired with a lighthearted dance, and bowed to the applause of the audience.
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Seeing double. Julia Mandsanger (‘15) and Dylan Hinton (‘15) play twins.
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December 6, 20126 Features‘Yeah, sure, you betcha’
Katherine MohrStaff Writer
Project dedicated to helping children in Afghanistan makes its way to Luther.
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The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a time when many people think about material items—things they have and are thankful for, things they purchase for low prices on Black Friday, or things they want and request for Christmas.
For Karissa Crouse (‘13), however, it’s about the things she can donate, particularly to children in Afghanistan through her sister, Danielle Crouse.
Karissa Crouse helped her sister found the program “Yeah, Sure, You Betcha,” dedicated to sending toys, hygiene items and warm clothes to the base in Afghanistan where Danielle Crouse is serving.
“[Danielle] started asking us for things to donate because she says these kids [at the base in Afghanistan] are super poor,” Karissa Crouse said. “They have little to nothing – they’re very small-town country families that are coming in to the bigger city into the base.”
The “Yeah, Sure, You Betcha” project takes donations of items such as shampoo, toothbrushes and
toothpaste, gloves or mittens, jackets, DFWLRQ� ÀJXUHV�� FRORULQJ� ERRNV� DQG�toy cars.
In a letter to potential donors, Danielle Crouse called her time on the base an eye-opening experience.
“After working with these family members I can truly say that we are fortunate for the lifestyle we have back home,” Danielle Crouse wrote. “The smallest toy that would sit at the
bottom of our kids’ toy boxes would be something the kids here would cherish.”
The children Danielle Crouse helps in Afghanistan rarely have clothes warm enough for the chilly days in Afghanistan.
“[Danielle] comes into contact with a lot of younger kids and they’re really poor and they’ll have tattered clothing and shoes falling off their
feet,” Karissa Crouse said. “Their weather is so cold—it’s like our fall here.”
Many do not realize this need for warmer clothing, so it oftentimes goes unaddressed.
“It was a surprise to me that Afghanistan gets really cold and so a lot of the kids don’t have adequate clothing,” “Yeah, Sure, You Betcha” Committee Co-chair Chloe Gumpert
(‘14) said. “That’s a lot of what [Karissa’s] sister sees.”
The phrase “Yeah, Sure, You Betcha” is familiar to many in the Midwest. The original name of the project was “Minnesota Nice,” but when the donations started coming in from places other than Minnesota, the sisters decided to change the name. It is also the reaction they have received from many people they have asked to participate.
Gumpert sees another meaning in the name.
“I think it also kind of speaks to, at least, my perception of the armed forces—‘yeah, sure, you betcha, we’re going to do that and be done,’” Gumpert said.
Karissa Crouse and Gumpert say that having students participate EHQHÀWV� ERWK� WKH� FKLOGUHQ� LQ�Afghanistan Danielle Crouse assists as well as the giver.
“Luther is very focused on not just getting stuck in the Luther bubble,” Gumpert said. “We’re all going to leave this college and I think it’s a really great idea to support those who don’t live in our country.”
For students, it’s an easy but meaningful way to get involved. Though the next collection is not until spring semester, Karissa Crouse KRSHV� SHRSOH� ZLOO� ÀQG� LWHPV� RYHU�winter break to give away.
Anyone with donations or interest in assisting with the project can contact Karissa Crouse at [email protected] or Gumpert at [email protected].
Courtesy of Danielle CrouseSmile. Danielle Crouse poses with a child that she has helped through “Yeah, sure, you betcha.”
‘Luther Natural Areas’ photo contest: And the winners are...
First place: “Fog over Lindeman pond”Photographer: Haylee Elvendahl (‘13), biology major
Second place: “Upper Iowa River”Photographer: Eva Perry (‘13), biology major
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Is Luther handicap accessible?
Nick Rohde (‘13) has been in a wheelchair for most of his life. Over the years, he has learned to adapt.
“I would say that [being in a wheelchair] has forced me to be more creative … I just have to GR�>WKLQJV@�GLIIHUHQWO\�DQG�ÀJXUH�LW�RXW�P\VHOI�µ�Rohde said. “I have to plan ahead a lot more than others do.”
Rohde’s everyday schedule has to accommodate for the extra time required to take a handicap accessible route.
Rohde gets up at 7:45 to make his 9:15 class in Valders. He has to go around the building, though, because of the steep hill between Valders and Baker Village.
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“If I could change one thing about campus, it’d be getting between lower and upper campus,” Rohde said. “Farwell is one way to travel to lower campus, but I feel like there should be another method, like an elevator to a path from the Union to Regents.”
The path from upper to lower campus is not the only issue, though. Some buildings on campus, like Towers and Larsen, are completely inaccessible to him. Other times, he can’t access a building simply because of a broken handicap accessibility button.
“The handicap buttons will be there, but not functional,” Rohde said. “Also, just because something’s lawfully acceptable to be handicap accessible doesn’t mean it’s logically accessible, and Luther could work on understanding that difference.”
Even aspects of life in Baker Village are GLIÀFXOW�IRU�5RKGH�
“Within my apartment, everything is wonderfully accessible, but my unit is the farthest up on the hill, thus the furthest away from the street and campus,” Rohde said. “I have to cover the most sidewalk to get to my dorm. It just doesn’t make sense.”
Rohde brought up his concerns when he was a member of the Student Senate. He believes that his work on the Student Senate has raised awareness of accessibility issues among both student leaders and the campus at large.
“I think that certain bodies are more consciously aware of accessibility, and therefore are taking measures to improve the situation,” Rohde said.
Although he wants to raise awareness of
handicap accessibility issues, Rohde makes it clear that awareness is not the same as special treatment.
“Don’t make assumptions,” Rohde said. “Be aware, but don’t treat me any differently, or I will prove you wrong.”
Raising awareness. Nick Rohde (‘13) has worked with the Student Senate to bring accessibility issues to light.
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‘Luther Natural Areas’ photo contest: And the winners are...
Second place: “Upper Iowa River”Photographer: Eva Perry (‘13), biology major
Third place: “Pollination”Photographer: Meghan Owens (‘15), chemistry major
Graphic by Carrie Juergens and Noah Lange
December 6, 20128 OpinionPrepare for the End
Editorial: Great taste, less filling
I am a rational person. I am not very susceptible to Facebook scams, fake political movements or forwarding e-mails to prevent dead girls from appearing in my room. However, a day is coming upon us that deeply frightens me: December 21, 2012. This is the predicted end of the world by the Mayans, with no details on how our doom will play out.
I need to explain that I don’t actually believe in the end of the world. The Mayans were no more special or qualified at predicting the future than
the political pundits for the presidential election. I have also seen countless articles commenting on the differences in calendars because of the invention of things like leap days, which would skew the date significantly.
There are many people in this world, however, who haven’t read these articles or subscribe to basic reason. For example, in the last week thousands of gullible people reposted a fake Facebook scam that purports to save them from the Facebook privacy settings. These are the people who make me afraid of December 21, not the Mayans.
The difference between this date and Y2K is that Y2K was technology related. Some theorists proposed that the date turning 2000 would cause banks to collapse, stocks to plummet and electrical grids to fail. These predictions were based on fact; they could explain to others how it would happen, and it was believable. The 2012 phenomenon is metaphysical. It is unexplained and entirely mysterious. Thousands of people prepared for the end of the world when a pastor
“discovered” the date of the Flood, and that incident was only in the media for a matter of weeks beforehand.
It only takes a couple gullible people to make a superstition a reality. Only a handful need to try to live their lives to the fullest in their “last day of living” to wreak chaos. What if another James Holmes (the Aurora, Colo. theatre shooter) uses a big event to create a mass killing spree in a public place in the peak of the Christmas shopping season? How many crazies will start looting just days before, hoping to live out the apocalypse?
Statistically speaking, there will probably not be a big event. I predict small, isolated incidents and drunk driving related accidents. But if even one person dies because a made-up event has been hyped up for many years, it will truly be a shame that people to buy into it. If you believe something metaphysical is going to happen, please stay in your basement on December 21. We don’t want you causing any more trouble than you probably already cause. For those who have the capacity to reason, I will see you on the 22nd.
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Once again, Christmas at Luther was marked not only by its JORULRXV�PXVLF��EXW�E\�WKH�DQRQ\PRXV�ÁLUWDWLRQ�NQRZQ�DV�/LNH�A-Little. Although the site no longer exists, we couldn’t escape its seductive powers – two students created a Tumblr page so WKH�ÁLUWLQJ�FRXOG�ÁRXULVK��%HFDXVH�DIWHU�DOO��LI�\RX�FRPH�DFURVV�a person who interests you romantically, there’s no better way to attract him or her than by posting about it with no way of knowing who you are and making him or her pull strings to ÀQG�\RX��ULJKW"
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There’s always an off-chance, however, that this virtual connection could extend beyond the site’s bounds. Maybe your post was based on real feelings for someone you really wish would notice you. And perhaps that person will make the connection that you wrote it. Now your potential relationship isn’t just between the two of you – it’s in the hands of The Internet and all of its baggage.
Not only are you masked by anonymity, you’re masked by the net’s way of reshaping words into things they totally aren’t. And, chances are, your crush will communicate his or her confusion and/or interest with you on the Net as well - perhaps through a Facebook message or email. Your communication KDV�EHHQ�VWLÁHG�E\�HOHFWURQLFV�DQG� WKH� IDOORXW�PLJKW�FRQWLQXH�even after Christmas at Luther ends. Then your issues would be much more than just whether or not the person requites your
love – you have to be concerned about how to understand what you are saying to each other online, how to decide if it’s really in character, what emotions are behind it and all that great VWXII��%HIRUH�ORQJ��LW·V�D�JUHDV\�PHVV�RI�EDIÁHPHQW��OHDYLQJ�\RX�both in suspense about what may come of it. Worst of all, the Internet’s not private, meaning others probably know about it. Oops.
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Dislike-a-Little a lotOpinion
Brita MooreStaff Writer
Alex Clark (‘12) is a one-year volunteer in the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program, serving in Masealama, South Africa. The following are excerpts from Alex’s blog at http://www.alexclarksa.wordpress.com, condensed by Chips Adviser Martin Klammer.
After long hours of travel by bus and car, here I am in the northernmost part of South Africa in a town called Masealama, the place I will call home for the next ten months . . . This ancient land is dotted with WUHHV�DQG�DORH�YHUD�SODQWV�DQG�LV�ÁXVK�ZLWK�dry, thorny brush. In terms of wildlife, not many large and dangerous animals live in these parts, except for cattle, a few species of extremely poisonous snakes and spiders and smaller animals such as goats, dogs and cats. A few hours drive to the east is Kruger National Park where people go to see the large ones! Lions, rhinos and leopards, “Oh My!” Alongside these creatures, people have succeeded in making a living around this area for thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of years. Africa is indeed the cradle of humanity.
To be honest, these past couple of weeks have not been the easiest for me. Though I have only been in Masealama a short period, fatigue and frustration have come easily to me. I constantly ask for help and direction from others, leaving me feeling ignorant, weak and vulnerable. I can’t even speak the regional language of Sepedi, which places a huge roadblock in the way of my efforts to communicate with most people, though many people here do speak English. Not to mention, I do not know anything of cultural norms such as greetings, child rearing, religious beliefs (both outward
and underlaying) and how to cook and eat food. I’m trying to learn the language and other aspects of culture but that will be an ongoing process. I am not very used to feeling as helpless as I have been here.
Despite these feelings of helplessness and loneliness, I have had guidance and grace IURP� PHPEHUV� RI� P\� FRPPXQLW\� WR� ÀOO�my journey with learning, companionship, newfound friendships and most of all, love. I am extremely thankful to those who have showed warmth, grace and humor with me as I struggle to adjust. Recently I attempted to wash my clothes in the washing machine but ended up spilling water all over my EDWKURRP� ÁRRU�� � 7KH� ZRPDQ� KHOSLQJ� PH�laughed and laughed as I struggled to clean up the water and prevent more from spilling out of the machine. We spent a few minutes VORVKLQJ�RYHU�WKH�GUHQFKHG�ÁRRU�ZLWK�UDJV�to sop up the mess. Although I seemed ÁXVWHUHG��VKH�GLG�QRW�VHHP�WR�PLQG� LQ� WKH�least. Wow. How can I incorporate that sense of forgiveness into the small moments of my own life?
•••Today I started work at the crèche center,
which is like a pre-school and daycare for very young children. It’s such a joy working with kids except for the post-breakfast period when the one to two-year-olds are completely covered in their porridge. Though I try my best to help feed them, they remain as dirty as ever…which makes cleanup all the more exciting! I think this is the best parent training I’ve ever had.
•••This past Sunday, I traveled to the
village of Sekhukhune about three hours
from where I stay to compete in an ELCSA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa) Northern Diocese choir IHVWLYDO�� �2XU�JURXS�RI�ÀIW\�FKRULVWHUV�GLG�RXWVWDQGLQJ�ZLWK�ÀYH� WURSKLHV�ZRQ� RXW� RI�seven, including a mixed double quartet of which I was a part. We had wonderful times JRRÀQJ� RII�� ZDUPLQJ� XS� DQG� SHUIRUPLQJ�in front of the lively, singing and dancing
crowd of about one thousand spectators. The festival lasted from eleven in the morning to about nine in the evening. Not only did the audience retain attention the entire time, but every person was respectful and cheered for each and every choir. The people here have much to teach me about fellowship, patience and a genuine caring spirit for others no matter the time of day.
December 6, 2012 9Opinion
LUTHER COLLEGE CHIPS
Par for the Norse
Lions, rhinos and leopards, oh my!Opinion: Alex Clark (‘12)
December 6, 201210 NewsLUTHER COLLEGE CHIPS
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Rhodes Scholar
Tony ChaseStaff Writer
Tanzania travels lead to Oxford
continued on page 1Alcohol violations
During the highly anticipated fun. concert on Nov. 17,
audience members found themselves beset by more than just music.
Expletives were dropped most often during Miniature
Tigers’ performance while fun. did a little as well, something that has created backlash from the local community. According to Coordinator of
Student Activities and the Union Trish Neubauer, this violated their performance contracts.
“It’s part of the contract; [the music] should not be degrading or offensive.”
Neubauer doesn’t want experiences like this to define the kind of experience Luther’s concerts provide the local community.
“Some people, including myself, were disappointed with the language,” said Neubauer. “That’s not the type of artist we want to bring to Luther.”
Miniature Tigers’ repeated use of expletives, most notably the “f-word,” caught the ears of many in the crowd and elicited strong reactions from SAC Concerts Co-Chairs Ben Jarvis (‘13) and Katherine Tangen (‘15).
“It’s impossible to know if the group is going to swear,” Tangen said. “But it would be nice to know what we are getting before the performance.”
Tangen and Jarvis noted that fun had assured them a clean concert, but did not know what to expect from Miniature
Tigers. “When we ask for a clean
show, we usually get it,” Jarvis said.
Crowd member and a friend of Miniature Tigers, Josh Bacon (‘14) provided a viewpoint that directly contrasted those coming from within SAC.
“I think bands should be able to do whatever they want on stage,” Bacon said. “That’s a creative choice they have to make. Miniature Tigers wasn’t trying to insult anyone.”
Jarvis said that Miniature Tigers was in error.
“They admitted they did not read the contract,” Jarvis said. “They didn’t know they were breaking the rules.”
Neubauer said she reminded them to read future contracts.
“I told them they should read future contracts,” Neubauer said. “It was a warning for their benefit.”
Jarvis reflected on how this will affect future performers.
“It prompts us to reiterate that we want a clean show for the audience,” Jarvis said. “We still have the power to remind the artist.”
Audience members get an earful of more
than just music at fun. concert, curses fly
context to be extremely well prepared. She always had a lot to contribute to our discussions and she was always thinking about what she was seeing and experiencing.”
Whiteley returned to the rural Tanzanian village of Eluwai for eight weeks over summer 2011 to continue an ongoing research project on the Maasai’s use of medicinal plants. With Stanley as her research advisor and anthropology major Rachel Hodapp (‘13) as her research partner, Whiteley contributed to the research and helped develop laboratory procedures for creating soap using essential oils from medicinal plants. The procedures are now used as textbooks in Eluwai’s Noonkodin Secondary School.
“They were always conscious of the fact that they
were doing research in another culture,” Stanley said. “There aren’t that many researchers at any level who are working with Maasai people and trying to try to discover more about their knowledge of medicinal plants and [also] document and preserve that knowledge.”
Whiteley’s research experience in Tanzania helped her discover her desire to continue studying medical anthropology and ultimately pursue a career in mediation EHWZHHQ�SXEOLF�KHDOWK�RIÀFLDOV�DQG�WKHLU�FLWL]HQV��D�UROH�that will only be strengthened by her experience as a Rhodes Scholar. She is grateful for the opportunity and notes that many do not apply for post-graduate fellowships because they feel that such an achievement is beyond their reach.
“Just because you think it’s impossible doesn’t mean that it actually is,” Whiteley said. “You never know until you apply.”
crash wasn’t worse than it was.”Briana Shekels (‘15) was one of the students whose
cars was hit. The damage was severe enough to total the car.
“I think we are going to see if any mechanics want to buy my car to sell the parts,” Shekels said. “[My father’s] insurance will not give us enough money to buy a car.”
Paige Clark (‘15) is another student whose car was GDPDJHG�LQ�2FWREHU��6KH�ZDV�DEOH�WR�JHW�LW�À[HG�
“We all need to remember that one fun night is not worth the eternal consequences that drinking and driving can lead to,” Clark said.
The other three incidents this fall have not caused damage but are still cause for notice. Harri recalled the details of an instance on Oct. 26.
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Another incident occurred on Nov. 17 on College Drive, near Baker Village, when a Wisconsin man was DUUHVWHG� DW� ����� DP�ZKLOH� VZHUYLQJ� WKURXJK� WUDIÀF� DQG�was found by police to be intoxicated.´,·YH� KHDUG� HVWLPDWHV� WKDW� D� ÀUVW� WLPH� 2:,� RIIHQVH�
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Meanwhile, alcohol continues to play a role in other sorts of incidents. Austen Graham (‘13) was arrested for public intoxication and theft when he was caught stealing
a sign on Nov. 11. “We’ve had a number of signs damaged on campus
and a number of cars vandalized,” Harri said. “It’s pretty much on the walking route between campus and downtown. The times of day at which it has occurred lead me to believe that it is from people travelling to and from bars. We see evidence after most weekends that there’s been some partying going on.”
Alcohol has an impact on one’s ability to recognize risk, which is why it is often connected with other crimes.
“We lose the ability to recognize when we are at-risk or in a bad situation,” Harri said.
Harri encourages students who do choose to drink to remember that one must be 21 years of age to possess alcohol, and to look out for one another.
“The person’s health and safety is more important than being concerned about getting into trouble,” Harri said.
Alcohol-related crimes costing Luther students
Soapy solutions. Georgianna “Annie” Whiteley (‘13) prepares to make soap using essential oils from local medicinal plants.
Photo courtesy of Lori Stanley
Cussing in concert. Miniature Tigers lead singer Charlie Brand gave a performance that shocked some and angered others.
Photo courtesy of Photo Bureau
Tyler Wedemeier (‘13) is on a roll. In
Luther’s home opener on Saturday, Dec.
1, he scored a double-double, putting up
13 points along with 10 rebounds to lead
the team to a 72-58 victory against Viterbo
University. With this effort, Wedemeier
has scored double digits in every game this
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Men’s basketball keeps it rollingMATT YAN
STAFF WRITER
December 6, 2012 11Sports
LUTHER COLLEGE CHIPS
Going hard in the paint. After the shot, several Norse swarm to the basket, ready
to fetch the rebound. Such teamwork led Luther to their 72-68 victory over Viterbo.
Matt Yan/Chips
NORSE SPOTLIGHT
ATHLETE
Taylor Johnson (‘14)
Major: Business
management
Hometown: La Crosse,
Wisc.
Sport: Basketball
Norse Accomplishments:
Second team all-
conference, IIAC Player
of the Week, newcomer
award, best offense
award.
Why I chose to play
basketball at Luther: I
chose to play basketball
at Luther because of
Coach Bailey and the
atmosphere of being
around a group of women
who love to do the same
thing I do – win.
Favorite basketball
memory: When we
played #1 ranked Buena
Vista last year and beat
them on our home court.
It was the best feeling in
the world.
Pre-game ritual: Dance
– both in the locker room
and on the basketball
court.
If I could have any
superpower, it would
be: To be able to fly.
I like to get from one
place to another without
waiting and wasting
time, so I would just fly
everywhere.
Celebrity crush: Zac
Efron. He is such a cutie.
He can sing and dance
and play basketball –
that’s a bonus!
Fake out. Aaron Huber (‘15) keeps a Viterbo defender on his toes during Saturday’s game.
Matt Yan/Chips
CorrectionThe article about the success of
Decorah’s high school football team
contained an error regarding their past
state titles. The Decorah Vikings have
not won four state titles since 2000;
instead, they have played in the 3A State
Championship game four times since
1997.
Soon after finals are over, most Luther students will head home to relax, eat and catch up on sleep – a necessary respite from the stress of fall semester. Not everyone is going home, however. This winter break both the swimming & diving and wrestling teams will travel long distances to train. Wrestling Head Coach Dave Mitchell commented on the benefits of taking such trips.
“It is an opportunity to see some teams outside of our region,” Mitchell said. “It is also an opportunity for our wrestlers to see a different part of the country. Because of our wrestling schedule, J-term doesn’t allow our guys to study away.”
The wrestling team has been going on winter break training trips since the mid-
90s, alternating between New Orleans and Florida for the past couple of years. Kyle Windquist (‘13) is looking forward to this year’s trip to New Orleans.
“They’re great trips, and New Orleans is a really historical area,” Windquist said. “It is obviously not at all like Midwest Iowa, and it’s a nice break to be down there. But of course first we have to get the business done.”
As Windquist said, the New Orleans trip is not all fun and games. While down South, the team will compete in the Gator Duals – a tournament that Luther has hosted since the early 2000s.
“We are still in season,” Windquist said. “So we don’t need to be messing around too much.”
From bayou to beachSwimming and Diving Head Coach
Lance Huber is also confident that his team will not be too distracted by the beach during their week in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
“Swimmers are staring at a black line all the time,” Huber said. “It is nice
to get away from that to do any kind of extreme training. The second we get outside and it’s 88 degrees, it will motivate our team to try new things.”
While in Puerto Rico, swimming and diving will have a competition against Hartwick College, a Division III school from New York. Leading up to that competition, the
team will train around four hours a day in the pool and on the sand.
“We might run on the beach and do an ocean swim,” Huber said. “I find it very beneficial to do training like that.”
Like Coach Mitchell, Huber tries to find a balance between training and team bonding while on winter break trips. Swimmer Kelli Golinghorst (‘15) commented on the social benefits that traveling together can have.
“We are going to be with each other 24/7 for about seven days,” Golinghorst said. “We are going to see everyone at the finest and the worst, but going through it as a team will bring us that much closer. It is something not a lot of teams get to experience.”
Swimming and diving travels for winter break every two years, usually alternating between Hawaii and Florida. This is the first time they have been to Puerto Rico.
Both swimming and diving and wrestling have a long break ahead of them – luckily they will all be home in time to celebrate the holidays with family.
December 6, 201212 SportsTeams dream of a destination Christmas
Margaret YappStaff Writer “We might run on
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Recent scores: -Dec. 1-2 @ Rochester Invitational (6 of 11)
Upcoming schedule: -Dec. 7-8 @ St. Thomas Invitational
-Jan. 5 vs. Loras 1:00 p.m.
Weekly StandingsWrestling
Coe
Luther Wartburg
Loras
Dubuque
Central
Buena Vista
Simpson
IIAC
2-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
3-0
1-0
3-0
1-4
2-1
1-1
0-1
0-3
Overall
Recent scores:-Nov. 30 vs. Dubuque W 27-12
Women’s Basketball
Upcoming schedule:-Dec. 6 vs. UW-La Crosse 7:00 a.m.
-Dec. 16 @ Gator Duals 8:30 a.m.
Simpson
Loras
Dubuque
LutherCoe
Buena Vista
Central
Wartburg
IIAC Overall
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
7-0
5-1
4-1
5-2
4-2
4-3
3-3
2-3
Upcoming schedule:-Dec. 7 vs. Northwestern (Minn.) 5:30 p.m.
-Dec. 15 vs. UW-Eau Claire 2:00 p.m.
Recent scores:-Nov. 29 vs. North Central (IL) L 77-94
-Dec. 1 vs. Viterbo W 68-62
Men’s Basketball
Dubuque
Central
Luther
Coe
Buena Vista
Wartburg
Loras
Simpson
IIAC Overall
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
6-1
4-2
4-2
3-2
4-3
3-3
2-4
2-4
Recent scores:-Dec. 1 vs. Viterbo W 72-68
-Dec. 4 @ Mount Mercy L 57-66
Upcoming schedule:-Dec. 7 vs. Northwestern (Minn.) 7:30 p.m.
-Dec. 15 vs. UW-River Falls 4:00 p.m.
Women’s Swimming & Diving
Loras
LutherSimpson
Coe
IIAC
2-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
Overall
2-1
3-0
0-1
0-3
Men’s Swimming & Diving
IIAC Overall
Loras
LutherSimpson
Coe
2-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
2-1
1-2
0-1
0-3
Recent scores:-Dec. 1-2 @ Rochester Invitational (6 of 8)
Upcoming schedule:-Dec. 7-8 @ St. Thomas Invitational
-Jan. 5 vs. Loras 1:00 p.m.
