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Mass media aids in spreading the Word By Shawn Loging Scroll Staff Writer

preading the Word of God is a chief, fundamental value of the Christian religion, but in an ever advancing technological society, mass media is allowing groups to reach an even wider audience. This was the topic of a conference held at Bethany on Oct. 12 – 14, sponsored by the Christ in Media Institute. Thomas Kuster, director of the Christ in Media Institute, said, “The purpose of the conference was to draw together a variety of people that are interested in mission work and have the opportunity to talk about [how] technology, with emphasis on mass media, can be useful in spreading the gospel, not just in our country, but all over the world.” The conference was a forum for discussion and included seven key issues and challenges when it comes to mission work. These ranged from educational, technological and geopolitical challenges. People came from all over the world to attend the conference, including Mexico, Chile, Czech Republic, Latvia, India, Hong Kong and Haiti. There were also people in attendance that came from nations where it is dangerous to be a practicing Christian, like eastern Asia. In addition, there were synod officials, profession-

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The group of conference leaders and world missionaries joined together at the Christ in Media Institute to discuss the many challenges of using different forms of media to spread the Gospel message.

als skilled in technology and mass media, and Bethany staff and students. “It exceeded my expectations regarding attendance. When we first started planning this, I thought if we had 50 or 60 attending that would be good. We had 135 registered and more than that came because some students from classes came. Therefore, there could have been 150,” said Kuster. One attendee was junior Aaron Evans, who was impressed with the large attendance and what he learned from them. “I am glad I went because I have a much better awareness of what is going on. It made me aware of things

that I would not be otherwise aware of, things that I would not have thought about before,” Evans said. The event closed with a service in Trinity Chapel that featured scripture readings in six different languages. Two other student attendees included sophomore Landon Brands and junior Stephanie Erlandson of Stone Path Studios. Erlandson said, “We had people attending the conference and then we had people presenting one of the nights.” “Stone Path was at the conference to present some of the work that we have been doing with Christ in Media on some of their projects and to see what else is

shortages depend on a variety of factors. With blood donors often absent during the summer – thanks to warmer weather, longer days and summer vacations – people do not always find the time to donate. Or, as hospitals tend to see, there are fewer donations coming in and thus there are blood shortages. “Typically, a hospital needs a minimum of about 500 pints of blood on hand,” said an American Red Cross Representative, “but it varies from hospital to hospital.” This is where the importance of blood drives in the fall comes in. Because the

summer can lead to a shortage, it is important that blood donations pick up during the fall months. The number of donations from donors fortunately tends to increase during the fall when schools and organizations elect to participate in blood drives across the nation. This year the Bethany Blood Drive Committee has worked to organize the October Blood Drive along with the American Red Cross in order to alleviate shortages and to inspire students to donate blood. The committee feels that there are many benefits that

being done by a lot of different people across the globe,” Brands said. “We talked to a few people about projects we have going on and some future projects,” said Erlandson. One part of the conference that Brands enjoyed was the discussion on technologies that are making it easier for missionaries to spread the gospel message. This included devices like a small solar charging unit that can be placed into a backpack, plus a handheld computer and a portable projector that can be set up in seconds. Junior Megan Poehler ran social media for the conference for Christ in Media and said what she found interesting

were the media showcases. “They had different people come up and show what they were working on. One group was doing a feature film about Christian values and then another was making animated Bible stories to be translated into some 100 languages. They would use the same animation for each language,” said Poehler. One thing Erlandson enjoyed was learning about different cultures and their use of media, and learning how they are using that to reach out to people. In addition, the conference allowed Erlandson to make new connections. “It was very exciting to learn how we could connect students and clients and to get a bigger scoop as far as media being used in the Christian realm for Christian purposes,” Erlandson said. Kuster added that there will likely be some follow up with the people that attended to see how they are using what they learned from the conference in their mission work. This was one of the main goals of the conference. Kuster said, “We hope that it is a significant contribution to the cause of world missions. Getting the gospel out there to the vast audience who has never heard it before was the main purpose.” “People left the conference buzzing about the possibilities, which is what we hoped for,” said Kuster.

Bethany students give blood to save lives By Halla Henderson Scroll Staff Writer

very two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. The cause or reason for a transfusion varies from case to case. It may be due to an accident of some sort or an illness, but millions of patients in need benefit from blood donations. With just one pint of blood, up to three lives can be saved. Hospitals around the country rely on blood drives and donations to keep up supply, especially the blood type O, because it is the most commonly requested. Blood

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Just one pint of donated blood can save up to three lives. After it is donated, the blood can be used in hospitals across the country.

come from donating blood. The reason for donating is purely personal, but there are many reasons why so many people continue to donate

after their first donation. Also, if the incentive of helping others does not squelch fear of needles, there was a raffle to win gift cards for

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Oct. 25, 2012

Study Abroad offers the perfect chance to get away By Joseph Ruch Scroll Staff Writer

ollege may be one of the best times to travel the world. It may also be the only chance a student gets to see what new cultures have to offer before settling down with a career and a family. Obviously, to a college student money is the biggest hesitation. However, while students are in school, it may be the best time to use what little money they have to experience something that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Kathy Bruss, Bethany’s study abroad coordinator, said, “[It is] usually cheaper for a student to go during a semester because they are already expecting to pay for school.” Bruss went on to explain that the shorter summer courses usually keep a student from work-

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Seniors Heather Hewitt and Danny Wagner enjoyed some sun while they were studying abroad in Australia last year.

ing and making money while out of school. Money is still a factor, but everything depends on the destination of choice. Bruss said, “It depends on the economy of the country, airfare and the particular school price.” She also explained that another option Bethany students have, is

an exchange program with China, in which the student pays tuition at Bethany, but pays room and board to the exchange school in China. Money aside, immersing oneself into a new culture creates an experience like no other. A person could almost say that the experience is priceless.

Br uss sa id, “ T he most i mpor t a nt pa r t of st udy abroad is t hat t he overa l l ex per ience is l i fe - cha ng i ng on ma ny d i f ferent levels .” So, how many Bethany students study abroad on average a year? Bruss explained that it depends on the year, but usually amounts to approximately

Senior theatre project impresses students By Brittany Titus Scroll Staff Writer

ith many options to choose from, such as writing and producing one’s own play or showcasing another playwright’s work, a senior’s theatre project takes time, creativity and patience. Senior Victoria Tecken’s project, titled the “House on Chestnut Hill,” was an original idea that she came up with at the age of 15. The main protagonists are based off Tecken and her two high school friends, and her husband influenced the character of the “mailman”. T he w riting of the production was completed f rom mid July through mid August. T he cast and crew had approximately six weeks to get the per formance and setting completed.

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donors or a t-shirt commemorating the event of their donation. The committee members and volunteers, including Anna Wiechmann, said that “the free snacks and incentives” do help the cause. Plus, the thrill of a “donation high” is always possible.

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The cast of “The House on Chestnut Hill” brought Victoria Tecken’s senior theatre project to life.

The props were borrowed from the theatre department aside from a few items that were bought by Tecken. The production was set during the 1900’s. The performance lasted for almost an hour and a half, with a 10 minute intermission. The cast also helped Tecken with some ideas for

the production. It was known as both a collaborative and a group project. “The cast was incredible. I enjoyed getting to share the process. It was fun and everyone was amazing to work with,” said Tecken. “Our cast worked well together. We developed a good

“Honestly, I don’t necessarily like the needles, but there is a natural high that sometimes comes with it,” said freshman Joel Faugstad, who donated blood and worked on the committee. It is important to note that not everyone is eligible to donate blood. There are limitations to how often blood can be donated as well as what determines eligibility. Potential donors are not eligible to donate if they weigh

less than 110 pounds, are under the age of 17, or are currently taking antibiotics for an infection. Donors can donate platelets every 7 days, blood (whole blood) every 56 days, plasma every 28 days, and double red cells every 112 days. “You don’t have to be in the committee to volunteer, so even if you aren’t able to donate blood, you can still help out,” said Faugstad.

relationship. [Tecken] was easy to work with and open to our ideas,” said junior Moriah Barker, who was cast as one of the lead protagonists. Students who came to see the play enjoyed the hard work that came with the production. They wanted the piece to be longer and even performed in the theatre instead of in the Black Box. But since the fall play “Peter Pan” is coming soon, the stage was being used for the building of that set. “I thought it was amazing. I wish she had more to expand on -- to make it into a bigger play because it was really good,” said sophomore Ezra Grabau. “I was impressed because it was the director’s own work. I thought the characters were well developed. It was a good show,” said junior Leah Kurth. Blood donations and drives save lives. When blood donations decline, patients suffer and are unable to survive without donors taking the time out of their day to give a small gift. Whether it was by donating blood, organizing the event, or simply handing out snacks, Bethany and the American Red Cross were effectively working to do their part to help others in need.

10 -16 students per year. Among the various countries traveled to, Australia is one of the more popular places to go. Bethany seniors Heather Hewitt and Danny Wagner spent a semester there last year, from July 14 through Dec. 3. Hewitt said her time in Australia, “Was a great opportunity to go to new places and try new things. It was the best experience of my life. It made me grow as a person and broaden my horizon.” In regards to broadening horizons and studying abroad in general, Bruss said, “When you are living in another culture everything that you are learning, you process through your own culture comparing the two. Not only are you learning a lot about a new culture, you are learning a lot about yourself and your own culture.”

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Oct. 25, 2012

Campus Senior Spotlight: Courtney Shadbolt Q&A By Megan Maschoff Scroll Staff Writer

“If you plan on going Trick of Treating for Halloween, what will your costume be?” By Megan Grunke

Carl Wold Freshman

“A two-person horse costume along with Jon Wolfrath.”

Alissa Sauer

Sophomore “I plan to wear my paper maché eyeball costume that I made in 3D design last year.”

ourtney Shadbolt is not a typical senior. Although she will be graduating in December with a degree in communication with an emphasis in marketing, Shadbolt has only been on campus for 2 ½ years. “I did PSEO in Washington State, [which is where I am from]. I am only 20, so I am graduating a bit early; a year and a half early,” said Shadbolt. Graduating from Bethany early, however, means that Shadbolt will have to say goodbye to her pride and joy – The Lab. As the current student manager of The Lab, Shadbolt has spent many nights making mochas and starting up conversations with whoever walks in. “What started as just thinking this would be a fun thing to occupy some of my time, turned into my absolute favorite thing about campus. This is like my baby on campus. I am very involved in it,” said Shadbolt. Although Shadbolt still creates beautiful lattes occasionally, her main job as manager is to set up the events

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that take place in The Lab. “I am really interested in event coordinating. After I graduate, I would like to work for a hotel or conference center doing event coordinating,” said Shadbolt. Shadbolt is already getting to experience the event coordinating industry right here in Mankato. She currently works as an event services intern at the AmericInn and the new Courtyard hotel, where she helps with open houses and events at both. “Courtney will be missed due to her capabilities to work very well with others, lead by example and realize she cannot and should not do everything herself. She has an excellent work ethic to add to her people skills and manage-

ment capabilities. She is a joy to work with, and should do quite well in event coordinating,” said Lab advisor Tom Flunker. It is also in The Lab where her favorite memory of Bethany lies. “[One memory is] Karaoke Night. We did it on a Saturday night. It was supposed to only go for two hours, but it ended up going for three hours past when it was supposed to – five hours total. We had to cut people off. People were just having so much fun singing and being goofy,” said Shadbolt. In the world of event planning, Shadbolt does have a dream in mind. “I would love to eventually be the on-site event coordi-

nator for a popular wedding venue,” said Shadbolt. Shadbolt’s passions do not just end with event coordinating, though. “At home, I repurpose furniture. I will buy an old piece and repaint it or recover it. That is another one of my little dreams; to have a little boutique where I would sell things like that,” said Shadbolt. Once she graduates, Shadbolt is going to take a little time to relax before she moves on to the next phase in her life – relaxing in Thailand. “My brother and I have both always just wanted to go, and I have a friend there that I met in high school. She was an exchange student, so I will visit her [as well]. I have traveled a lot in the U.S., but this will be a lot different,” said Shadbolt. Just like any senior, Shadbolt is going to miss the little things about Bethany. Shadbolt said, “I’ll miss always having friendly faces around – constantly bumping into people [I know]. I enjoy being able to come down [to The Lab] at night and just see people and start up conversations and make new memories,” said Shadbolt.

Freshmen Files Amanda Johnson

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Sophomore “Catwoman from The Dark Knight Rises.”

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Oct. 25, 2012

Queen of Sweden speaks on exploitation By Halla Henderson Scroll Staff Writer

he issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of children is not a new issue, but the way that it is being addressed is. At Gustavus Adolphus College, to commemorate their 150 year anniversary, the Queen of Sweden spoke on a panel that discussed the issues, but also how the actions of volunteers and students have changed how the issues has been viewed. Queen Silvia is the founder of Childhood, an organization aimed at helping young mothers, impoverished children and victimized women and children. She was just one of the four panelists who spoke on the topic of women and children growing up in impoverished places and facing unimaginable odds. Each panelist spoke on their experience with social injustice. “When I travel – His Majesty and I travel a lot – [I] meet so many orphaned and vulnerable children and there is an obligation to almost be a grown up or parent for a moment for them,” said Queen Silvia when discussing the motivation and reason for starting the Children foundation. Her foundation is partnered with numerous countries including the United

States, to end and limit abuse, youth and family homelessness and create outreach groups for poverty stricken children. Elizabeth Baer, a professor at Gustavus who teaches English, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and African Studies, touched on her views of social injustice and her experiences with students who have traveled and volunteered with at risk individuals and third world countries. “Minnesota is the nation’s 13th largest center for human trafficking,” said Baer during her speech. It was one of many statistics touching on the issue. Baer, like Queen Silvia and Cathy ten Broeke, a Washington D.C. advocate for the homeless, was a pivotal speaker during the seminar. She spoke at length about her father’s insistence on tolerance and help for everyone. Baer’s travels and work in third-world countries were crucial to peaking her interest in the cause. The exploitation of women and children, whether it is in factories or in the sex trade industry, is a constant and on-going plight that Baer and the other panelists were adamant on discussing and bringing a little bit closer to home. “With large issues it can

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At Gustavus Adolphus College, the Queen of Sweden was on a panel and spoke on human trafficking and the exploitation of children. Queen Silvia is the founder of “Childhood,” an organization that helps victimized women and children.

be difficult to see progress, because it can be so slow. But, on a day-to-day level when you see people moving on and away from homelessness it is a very personal and uplifting experience,” said Ten Broeke. The theme of vulnerability and giving back reoccurred throughout the seminar. Ten Broeke spoke at length on her work towards ending homelessness. She discussed her frustration at how easily veterans and mentally ill individuals seemed to slip through the cracks into homelessness and how government-funded initiatives have significantly decreased the number of homeless Americans. Ten Broeke expanded on homelessness on an international

basis, using the slums of India and African countries as examples. The issue of international homelessness and poverty was best referenced and manifested in the stories of Neo Mpunga. Mpunga, a sophomore at Gustavus, drew on his childhood in South Africa and his disappointment with life and his faith after the loss of his father. “After my dad died, I was so angry and didn’t believe that God would let people hurt like that…But, then I heard African Jam and I felt, like, in my soul it was where I belonged,” said Neo Mpunga. He found help from an outreach group which helped him accomplish his dreams

of going to college and working towards a career in psychology. Besides being a discussion of the issue, it was also a discussion of success stories. Ten Broeke’s excitement at being a part of an organization that lowered the homelessness rate and Baer’s pride at hearing about the good her students were doing outside of school and the very presence of the Queen and her outlook on not only the issue, but her delight in how people had united for one large cause. The message could have been one of sadness and statistics, but instead it was one of hope.

Feed My Lambs raises money for Lutheran school By Lexi Titeca Scroll Staff Writer

or some families, a good Christian education is important for their children. However, it is not always possible to have a Christian elementary school available. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church have decided to try and change that by expanding Risen Savior Lutheran School to a K-8 school. Currently, grades K, 3 and 4 are at St. Paul’s, located in lower North Mankato on the corner of Monroe and Range Street. The other grades, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8, are located on 7th Street in the old St. Mark’s school building. By expanding the current building and adding four additional classrooms, all of the classes can be together in one central location. This benefits both of the congre-

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Risen Savior has grown from only 21 children six years ago and now has approximately 70 students. They will be expanding their school thanks to the help of St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s here in Mankato.

gations, parents, children, and parents interested in sending their children to a school with a Christian environment. The building expansion will also help the growing population of children attending Risen Savior. Six years ago when Risen Savior began, there were only 21 children

grades K-8. Now, there are approximately 70 children in attendance. St. Paul’s church administrator Mark Probst claims that St. Paul’s Jesus Loves Me Learning Center is helpful in attracting parents to Risen Savior. “Our learning center is one of the first, if not the first, Christ

centered learning centers in Mankato. It serves both congregations, and serves as a feeder to Risen Savior and the [Mankato] community at large,” Probst said. The funding for this expansion is coming from Risen Savior’s Feed My Lambs campaign. Feed My Lambs was started in Febru-

ary of 2012, with the goal of reaching $400,000 in cash and $400,000 in pledges. Currently, Feed My Lambs has raised $338,548 in cash and $362,626 in pledges. Probst said, “The Lord blessed us in such a short amount of time,” in reference to the large amount of money that has been raised quickly in support of Feed My Lambs. Donations can be made at risensaviorlutheranschool.com, and additional information about Feed My Lambs, Risen Savior, and building plans can be found on the website as well. Probst can answer questions at (507) 345-7049 or by email at mgprobst@ hickorytech.net.

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Oct. 25, 2012

Good taste is trick to creating a high-end Halloween By John-John Williams IV The Baltimore Sun (MCT)

Halloween doesn’t scare Melanie Brzozowski into a fit of random decorating. She treats the holiday with the approach she takes to other seasonal events. Two weeks ago, Brzozowski switched out the blue seascape decor from the warmer summer months in favor of a little black magic perfect for October’s spooky vibe. “It’s not so much about the gore. It’s embracing a great holiday,” said Brzozowski, the event design consultant for Chef’s Expressions. “I am like a mad scientist with my Halloween entertaining: I add a cup of funky, a spoonful of elegance and a pinch of sparkle always have to have sparkle to get the proper balance with my decor, events and menus.” Even though Halloween is usually associated with over-the-top kitsch and gore, it doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice good taste. Local designers and event planners say that with a little thought, a tasteful, high-end Halloween can be within reach. Brzozowski strives for an upscale appearance without spending exorbitantly, which is why she shops at Michaels and Target. She also goes to Pinterest for some ideas, but mostly dreams up ways to incorporate her decorations on her own.

“Entertaining is an art and should be treated as such,” she said. “Even with the ‘fun’ holidays, like Halloween, you should still use the proper silverware, glassware, real linens, etc. If you are going to do something, you do it right.” Carmen Brock, owner of Trohv, a home furnishings store in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, prefers a subtle approach. In past years, she’s filled her home with various knickknacks and stylized figurines. Now, she fills her two stores with them. She reserves her at-home decorating to the exterior of her Baltimore rowhouse. This year, Brock scattered white pumpkins along the porch and staircase of her home. She suggests that customers decorate spaces such as mantels in a less flashy manner, perhaps skipping the traditional orange and black in favor of texture and nature. “Do not over clutter with a lot of pieces,” she said. “It’s good to keep it simple and monochromatic. Throw in something organic from nature like driftwood colored sticks and dried leaves. Stay within that palette. Add some coziness and sophistication. And incorporate some other textures: burlap and dyed canvas.” She also recommends purchasing fancy figurines

like the ones designed by Bethany Lowe, which are sold at her store. “They are a great mixture of fun and creepy,” she said. “They have this mysterious and spooky, almost off-limits element about them. But I think they are balanced really well. There is something sweet and charming to them.” Unlike less expensive, disposable decorations, the figurines, which range in price from $24 to $48, can be heirloom pieces and used year after year. “They’re really popular,” she said. “We’ve sold out of the really small ones.” Philip Smith, a design consultant at The House Downtown in Baltimore, thinks that small touches using minimal materials can make a big impact during Halloween. “Hang a single hanging light bulb from your front porch,” he said.” Give it an eerie, neglected look.” Glamorize the typical white sheet ghost silhouette by using tulle. “If you have a little girl, use pink tulle,” he said. Smith arranges Halloween figurines or small pumpkins along a table or mantel. He also anchors tablescapes with “really cool” topiary jars. Fill the jars with small gourds or candy corns. The more tiers and layers, the better, he said.

“If you’re not crafty, simplicity is very good,” he said. Smith also suggests decorating a chalkboard in seasonal designs for an additional piece of art. In his home, he decorated his chalkboard with a “spooky” picture of his home surrounded by bats. “It sounds kitschy, but it’s really nice,” he said. A nd for those ambitious do -it-yourselfers, Smith suggests creating a wall piece by alternating luxurious fabrics in black and orange. At Brzozowski’s 2,000 square-foot Middle River apartment, the magic starts at the front door. Her entrance is adorned with a black-and-orange wreath and “Happy Halloween” sign. The patio is filled with goldenrod and mums in colors of eggplant and burnt orange from Richardson Farms on Ebenezer Road. “I set the tone as soon as you get to the door,” Brzozowski said, adding that she strives to give each room a distinct feel. Brzozowski has loaded her living room with sparkly pumpkins. She’s also filled vases with items such as plastic skulls and glass ghosts to give them a different look. She crowns each vase with pillar candles. The dining room has a “black widow” theme. The table is adorned with a black

spider web tablecloth, silver-and-black runner with spider web lacing, and black roses centerpiece. “ There’s lots of sparkle,” she said. “Everything goes together.” In the bathroom, Brzozowski uses a black shower curtain and handtied cloth banner to give it a “fun, crafty Pottery Barn look,” she said. She uses black cheesecloth in the dining room instead of curtains. “It looks much better than it sounds,” she said with a laugh. “I place little purple spiders on it. It looks nice.” Even the kitchen’s dishwasher is adorned with festive window clings. “I make sure each room is different, but the overall house goes together it’s the transition from room to room that builds excitement,” Brzozowski said. “I love to have items that complement each other, not that match. It is more appealing to the eye to look at a room of things that go together, in different ways, than a room that has all things matching.” Most importantly, you should keep yourself in mind when decorating your home, according to Brzozowski. “Remember that you will be the one looking at it the most, so surround yourself with things that make you smile or that remind you of your childhood,” she said.

Modern kids’ lament: Must we still keep our elbows off the table? By Debra-Lynn B. Hook

McClatchy-Tribune News Service

hen I was growing up in the gentile, BibleBelt South, using manners at the dinner table was like not closing your eyes when you were praying. It was downright sinful. Now I am the mother of a 15-year-old boy who barely has time to eat, much less at the table, much less be concerned with keeping his left hand in his lap while doing so. “It just doesn’t make sense, Mom,” Benjie counters. “If it feels more comfortable for me to keep my hand lightly on the table next to my plate, why does it matter?” Some table manners, I can easily explain. Like the one about not talking with your mouth full. Nobody wants to

watch peas being masticated with human saliva. Then there’s the rule about placing your napkin on your chair if you temporarily vacate the premises. And the one about not letting the handle of your knife touch the table once you’ve used it. For these rules of decorum, I have no explanation other than “You’ll look really good some day when you’re eating at the British embassy.” At which point Benjie says, “This isn’t the British embassy.” At which point I say, “Home is where habits are formed.” And so it goes with a modern-day teen whose generation grew up wearing flip-flops to church. Sitting before the commission of my 21st-century children, I don’t even try to enforce the

more esoteric manners, like passing the salt and pepper shakers together. But keeping the left hand in the lap? And cutting only small pieces of food for your mouth? And the elbow? It remains forever imprinted in my brain: “Debbie, Debbie, strong and able, get your elbows off the table.” A lack of adherence to these rules could lead to choking, and even worse, slouching. Alas, the way I see it, there are three public-relations problems with table manners in today’s world: First, we live in a casual culture where kids respond “Yeah” to their elders instead of “Yes, ma’am.” Second, the presence of one seemingly absurd rule like making sure the knife blade faces the plate when setting the table lowers

the credibility of all other rules. Third, Americans are increasingly exposed to different cultures whose rules are the reverse of ours: South Koreans are not allowed to lift dishes from the table during the meal, while we Americans say with great confidence “Please pass the mashed potatoes.” The French must keep both hands visible at all times, while we must hide one of them in the shadows of our skirts. At some point, rules of etiquette are simply what somebody decided fit the situation at the time. The elbow rule developed during the Middle Ages because the dinner table was often no more than a board placed across a tree stump. Elbows on this table would bring the whole

thing toppling. Apparently, parents in the Middle Ages needed a reason to yell at their kids at the dinner table, too. Clearly it would be better if all table manners made sense today, as well as the Middle Ages. The more things make sense, the easier my job as a parent. In the meantime, I tell my son that keeping his hand in his lap no matter how archaic, and yes, even if it makes him feel “lopsided,” like he says is still expected at the embassy, the job interview, Thanksgiving. And at his mother’s table. A well-timed “Because I said so” still works, as long as my mouth is not full of peas.

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Oct. 25, 2012

Three new clubs provide students options By Shawn Loging Scroll Staff Writer

his semester has provided students with some additions to Bethany’s campus. Three new clubs look to provide students with something to do, including music and horseback riding. Pep Band For students coming from high school, pep band was a notable component, especially at sporting events, providing thundering music to energize the audience. Sophomore Zachary Rinehart is running Bethany’s latest attempts at a pep band, which will likely become a common sight at this year’s basketball games. “Pep band is a fairly new group on campus; it has been tried a couple of times and not really worked out, so Professor [Adrian] Lo and his assistant Kirsten Johnson had me spearhead this. Essentially, it is an open group on campus; we are gladly accepting anyone who wants to join. So, someone could be on the volleyball team and then want to play in pep band over the winter,” said Rinehart. The pep band has met on and off for decades. “A couple of students have tried to run it in the [recent] past. It is primarily student run,” Rinehart said. “I really enjoyed pep band in high school so when [Professor Lo and Johnson] asked me if I wanted to help run it, I was all for it. The idea has been around on campus for some time and we are just really pushing for it this year.”

The pep band is starting practice now and the music they are performing is the same as many pep band members played in high school. They are preparing to play at both the men’s and women’s basketball games and hoping to play at late night madness. Being a member does not mean that students need to have an instrument, as Rinehart said. Students can borrow an instrument through the music department. Rinehart said, “We welcome anyone to join; it is not just band students.” Rinehart can be reached at zachary.rinehart@blc.edu. Saxophone Choir Some saxophone players are taking their experience to the next level from band to form a saxophone choir. “We are a quintet of saxophonists who are all a part of concert band. We have a soprano saxophone, two altos, a tenor and a baritone sax,” said junior Janeen Leisses. Leisses is in charge of the choir, stating that this year they have a large saxophone section in the band, allowing them to form a sax choir. Even though they are only in rehearsals, Leisses hopes that they will soon be able to play for chapel. They will also be seen with the band and are planning on playing at the music recital. “Professor Lo is probably the most excited out of any of us because this has been attempted in the past, but with busy schedules, it never

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The beginning of the year brought new clubs to campus. Janeen Leisses, leader of the saxophone choir and Zach Rinehart and Kirsten Johnson pep band leaders are meeting on a regular basis for rehearsals. The equestrian club, led by Tracy Flygare (not pictured) have also started practices.

worked. Therefore, we are hoping that this year it will work,” said Leisses. The choir is even getting some help from a professional saxophone player. “Preston Duncan has started helping us recently. It is going to be really great to have an outside lead. It will help to have an outside ear,” Leisses said. If people are interested in joining, they can talk to Leisses or Professor Lo. Equestrian Club For those that are not musically gifted, horseback riding may be a better option. Freshman Tracy Flygare has organized the Equestrian Club. The idea to restart the club stems from her childhood passion. “The idea came from my love of horses because

First ever crafting fair earns money for BLC auxiliary By Jonah Menough Scroll Staff Writer

tained glass, jewelry, handmade soaps, aprons and many other items filled Honsey Hall on Saturday, Sept. 29 in order to fund less decorative items at Bethany. The proceeds of the first ever craft fair to be held at Bethany went to the BLC Auxiliary. This group funds various things at Bethany, including choir robes, lab equipment, furniture and the Dorothy-Theiste Scholarship. The head coordinator of the craft fair, Annette Rude, had the job of finding vendors and working on

publicity. “I thought this would not only be a good way to earn funds but also to draw attention to Bethany,” said Rude. Rude feels that one of the main problems with the fair was its extended duration. “I wouldn’t want to start at eight again, maybe nine, and then probably not go so late,” said Rude. Kathy Bruss, who was also involved in the Craft Fair and described herself as the “gopher,” also believed that the time should be altered, as well as some other problems addressed. “I would like to improve on the publicity, do it later

in the fall, coordinate it with other events on campus and have much shorter hours,” said Bruss. The only other complaint Bruss had was that for all the people who came to the fair, not enough sales were made. Since the vendors had to pay to get a spot in the fair, the auxiliary was not affected by low sales. However, some of the vendors may not have had as many purchases as they would have hoped. Alyssa Inniger, the Librarian at BLC, had a booth at the fair for stained glass, but she was happy with the results. “This was my first art show. I was pleased with

I grew up on a farm and I never had horses, but I rode horses throughout my childhood and had a love for them. My sister told me that there use to be an Equestrian Club at Bethany. She gave me the name of one of her friends that started it in the past. I have been in contact with her and she helped me to re-start it,” said Flygare. The group is currently taking riding lessons outside of Mankato and there are plans to take part in competitions across the upper Midwest. Novice riders can also join, as Flygare explained; they are receiving lessons for all levels of expertise. Men are also welcomed to join, as currently the group is composed of only women. “We have about 10 indi-

viduals who are interested in it and are members of the club. We meet about every other week, and everyone has really good ideas about fundraising, different ideas about what we could do to get involved and to gain better skills when it comes to equine,” Flygare said. Flygare said this is not a time consuming organization and it is something that people can easily fit into schedules. Flygare also stressed that this activity is very fun. If anyone has questions or is interested in joining, Flygare can be reached at tracy.flygare@blc.edu. Flygare said, “There is no limit to members. Anybody can join and those that want to learn more about horses and riding better can contact me.”

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Bethany recently held the auxilary craft fair in Honsey Hall. The fair had many handmade items for sale from nearly 30 crafters.

how it turned out,” said Inniger. “It was definitely worth the time.” While Inniger was pleased, there were others that were not. “I did kind of get that feeling from some of the other vendors that they were not very happy about it,” said Inniger. Despite the need for

improvements in the future, Bruss said it still turned out well for the first time. “We were reasonably pleased for our first time event even though there are things we can as better on in the future,” said Bruss. “We do appreciate the Bethany community for donating food, and we would also like to thank all the shoppers.”

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Oct. 25, 2012

Cast of Peter Pan awaits magical performance By Brittany Titus Scroll Staff Writer

ith pixie dust in the air, children flying all around, lost boys getting into mischief and one special little boy not wanting to grow up, Peter Pan is a production with some tricks up its sleeve. Complete with its magic and wonder, Peter Pan is under way. The cast and crew are anxious for the performance. Director Benji Inniger will be making his “own” adaptation; he will not use the Disney or novel version. “I pictured something we can make our own. [It will be] children’s theatre but something for college students to chew on,” said Inniger. “We will be giving it extra depth, but still be family friendly.” “It will be darker and show the audience the power of a child’s imagination and how they will have to face adulthood problems and they can’t be a child forever,” said sophomore August Jeske. “[Inniger] wants the pirates to be like the ones from the Pirates of the Caribbean: raggy, unwashed and dangerous.”

The role for Peter Pan was popular among students, but only one Peter could be chosen. Sophomore Olivia Lee was cast as the part. “I was shocked but super happy at the same time,” said Lee. “[Inniger] is awesome and we are doing a fantastic performance made for all audiences, and it’s not just happy fluff.” For the part, Lee will be cutting her hair into a pixie cut to appear more boyish. Her long hair will be donated to a charity. “The show must go on. It’s for the good of the theatre. It’s hard to put all of my hair into a boy wig anyway. I also want to be a believable boy,” said Lee. “It’s difficult also, for I’m a woman and to be transformed into a young free spirited boy who flies is my biggest challenge.” Another difficulty will be the flying scenes in the performance. The use of tying someone to a wire will not be used. “We’re looking to do obstacle illusions without lifting people off into the air. I think the situations we’re coming up with are more imaginative and organic. It’s tough, for there are a lot of

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Peter Pan is underway and sophomores Oliva Lee and August Jeske practice their sword fight for Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Come see the show and how they fly in the Lee Theater at 7:30 pm on Nov 9, 10,16, and 17 and 2 pm on Nov 11.

The hook will be on my right hand so I will be fighting with my left, so I will have to re-learn,” said Jeske. Although there are challenges that the actors face, there are high points of the production. “The best thing about the play is getting to work with so many close friends. I’m excited to be a part of my fifth main stage production [at Bethany] going into my junior year,” said Gratz. “My favorite thing about my role would have to be getting to be the youngest of the family. I’m the oldest of three, so getting to act as the youngest instead is really interesting and fun.” The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children, students and senior citizens (55 and older). Bethany students are free. Advance reservations can be made beginning Oct. 29 through the Box Office, at (507)-344-7374, which is open on Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m.

scenes. It takes a lot to put together,” said Inniger. For the actors, being in character is also a challenge. They are acting an age younger than themselves or are active in a dual role. The role of Michael Darling, the youngest of the siblings, will be played by junior Alyssa Gratz. “My greatest difficulty is the fact that Michael is only seven years old. It can be more difficult to get into the psychology of it because he is so young,” said Gratz. Jeske has a dual role of Captain Hook and Mr. Darling. He has to learn

both parts for the play, requiring him to act differently for each character. “It will be hard for changing the mindset. Hook is more polished and deliberated while Mr. Darling is high strung and always moving,” said Jeske. “It’s going to be fun putting my own spin on the characters.” In the play there will also be sword fighting which could potentially become dangerous. Captain Hook’s metal hook will be real, which is also considered harmful. “I’ve had some combat training but with my right hand, which is my dominant.

are trained to watch hawks, there are other educational things learned as well. “Through [Hein’s] observations, I’ve also learned how to predict when certain raptors migrate during the migration season,” said Schultz. Students also learn the three identification groups of raptors and fundamentals. “Students contribute and do real science,” said Heins. Besides being education, hawk watching has other benefits. “Watching one of God’s creations fly high into the sky almost effortlessly is very cool,” said Rinehart. “[Hawk Watching] is a good break from schoolwork and a nice way to clear the brain,” said Schultz. Recently, the Bethany Hawk Watch went on a camping trip with the Bethany Science Club at Gooseberry Falls near the North Shore. All of the students that went along got to watch the capturing and banding

Professor Chad Heins and sophomore Zach Rinehart scan the skies above Bethany for southbound raptors.

Hawk watch soars to educate students By Lexi Titeca Scroll Staff Writer

n the subject of Biology, there are numerous fields of study. One field is ornithology, which is the study of birds. Although Bethany does not offer any specialized classes in ornithology, it does have an extra curricular program that is suited for this. That program is the Bethany Hawk Watch. The Bethany Hawk Watch program officially started two years ago, but Biology Professor Chad Heins has been counting raptors since his undergrad days at Concordia-Mequon in Mequon, Wisc., in 1995. Because Mequon is a good place to watch hawks, Heins started watching them on and off. After Mequon, Heins became the full time Biology professor at Bethany in 2002. He was coming out of chapel one day and saw a group of Broadwing Hawks overhead, and asked himself, “Are [the hawks]

using the Minnesota Valley to start fall migration?” After this, he started regularly counting and keeping track of hawks during fall migration, and hoped that students would also get involved. His wish came true. In the fall of 2011, freshmen Zach Rinehart and Ben Schultz saw a presentation on the hawk watch by Heins during the incoming freshmen activity Viking Voyage. After this, Heins trained Schultz and Rinehart. “In order to be a good hawk watcher, one must get used to seeing [raptors] at long distances,” said Heins. This year, Rinehart and Schultz stood outside of Meyer Hall with binoculars and a sign-up sheet for Viking Voyage. There are now more regular students showing up for the hawk watch, especially after 20 freshmen signed up to participate. Even though students

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of a merlin and a Sharpshin hawk, and held the merlin. Heins explained that the camping trip was bonding with a raptor theme. Anybody is welcome to join the Bethany Hawk Watch at any time during the year. Because there are not enough students with adaquate amounts of time, the group is still missing one-third of the raptors that fly over Bethany. If one

would like to join or find out more information, email Heins, Rinehart, or Schultz at chad.heins@blc.edu, zachary.rinehart@blc.edu, or benjamin.schultz@blc.edu. “[Hawk watching] is like fishing. People like to sit in boats and catch [fish]. We are like that, except we are watching and counting birds as they come and go,” said Heins.

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Oct. 25, 2012

News & Local candidates debate at MSU-Mankato Notes By Timothy Wildauer

By Shawn Loging Scroll Staff Writer

Scotland strives for independence

The United Kingdom could be non-existent come 2014. On Oct. 15, England and Scotland signed a deal that could lead to the two nations calling it quitas after some 300 years of being united. Launched in May, the “Yes Scotland” campaign has been working to grow support for the prospect of an independent Scotland, including those such as Scottish born actor Sean Connery. Even though British Prime Minister David Cameron is against the split, he signed the deal anyway hoping that a two year campaign will keep the union together. A poll from early October stated that only 28 percent of Scots prefer to become independent. (Source: CNN)

Protesting in Greece over push for austerity Large protests occur in Greece as the government pushes for austerity, which are government budget cuts. Protesters and police clashed in the streets of Athens, with protesters throwing stones and bottles. The protests were called by unions that considered the austerity measures more detrimental to Greek people, with cuts to wages and pensions as part of the austerity deal. (Source: CNN)

Big Bird bounces back

Those looking for a Big Bird costume for Halloween may be out of luck. Ever since Mitt Romney’s PBS and Big Bird comment during the first presidential debate – “I’m sorry, Jim [Lehrer], I’m going to stop the subsidy to PBS.... I like PBS, I love Big Bird, I actually like you, too, but I’m not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for.” – Big Bird costumes have been selling out. Sesame Workshop said that they have sold out of adult costumes. While there are still children costumes in stock, customers are looking for unlicensed produced costumes in order to look like Big Bird. (Source: USA TODAY)

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s part of the election season, candidates will debate with each other in an attempt to win the peoples’ votes. One of these debates took place at Minnesota State University-Mankato on Oct. 9. It was between Allen Quist and Tim Walz, who are fighting for the 1st Congressional District of Minnesota. This district covers the entire state south of Mankato. Walz has been in Congress for three terms and is running for his fourth. Quist was a representative in the Minnesota House of Representatives for three terms and also taught Political Science at Bethany Lutheran College. The debate was hosted by Debate Minnesota and covered four main topics. The first of these was the question of what to do about the spending and debt problems that Washington currently faces. When asked about how to cut

spending and fix the tax code, Walz said, “We need to make smart choices. We need to compromise with spending cuts and raising taxes.” Reducing spending is only part of the solution. The wealthy need to pay more in taxes. “We can’t raise taxes on the middle class, but we need to let the Bush Tax Cuts expire for the wealthy people. They don’t need the tax cut.” When the conversation turned to entitlements, there was a clear distinction between the candidates. Quist said, “We definitely need to repeal the Affordable Care Act because it spends money we don’t have.” He also argued that it discriminates against married people because 86 percent of the tax breaks go to unmarried people. Walz said, “We can always go back and tweak things.” He argued that healthcare is a fundamental human right, and that the Affordable Care Act will make healthcare more accessible. Each candidate also had a solution for Social Security, a program that is going bankrupt. Walz argued that the tax cap should be eliminated so that the wealthy pay taxes on their entire income, not just the first $110,000 they earn. Quist made the point that he believes the program is going bankrupt because the economy is hurt-

ing. If the government gets out of the way of the private sector, people will earn more money and end up paying more taxes. Foreign policy also made it into the spotlight for a brief moment. Quist said, “Congress has let the President conduct foreign affairs.” He also said that we need to return to a limited government and restore the separation of powers. The Constitution states that Congress should be conducting foreign affairs and they are not currently doing that. Walz said that we need to use our own energy resources. “We need to make our own energy to prevent entangling ourselves in foreign affairs.” If America can become energy independent, then it will not have to worry about oil producing nations. Each candidate was asked what three things they would cut to reduce the deficit. Walz answered first by saying that he would cut defense spending and make the military leaner and more efficient. He also argued that the Affordable Care Act saves money by putting the entire country on the same plan. Ending the war in Afghanistan and bringing our troops home would also save a considerable amount of money. Quist argued that the Affordable Care Act is prob-

ably the biggest waste of money America has ever seen, and that repealing it would save trillions of dollars. Politicians also need to start working for their constituents and not catering to large corporations in return for campaign funding. Quist finally remarked that Fannie May and Freddie Mac, the two biggest housing loan lenders, need to lose their federal funding because of the games they have played to steal taxpayer dollars. In their closing statements, each candidate restated their reasons for wanting to serve in Congress. Walz said that Washington needs to cut runaway spending as well as make sure the rich pay their fair share. “Government is hard. We need to make the tough choices.” “Cutting the debt and getting the government out of the way so the private sector can grow is crucial,” said Quist. “We need to give our kids the opportunity to live the American Dream.”

Celebrating Norway provides a taste of home By Shawn Loging Scroll Staff Writer

illed with a sweet aroma, lively music and some entertainment, the Sports and Fitness Center came to life with a view of Norway. This is the third year that Celebrate Norway has been part of the Bethany campus, an event tracing back to the heritage of the school. Lois Jaeger, the director of Fine Arts said, “Celebrate Norway is an event that is co-sponsored by Bethany and the local Sons of Norway lodge. It is a day to think about the heritage we share in the Norwegian culture because this where Bethany’s roots go back. It is a time to focus on that particular culture.” “There is a lot of focus on multiculturalism right now,

so it is appropriate in the mix of considering many cultures to now be reminded where [Bethany] stems from,” said Jaeger. Sons of Norway started in Minneapolis, Minn. in 1895, consisting of 18 Norwegian immigrants to act as an aid program to families dealing with hardship. Since then, it has expanded throughout the United States and into Canada. Now members look to preserve the Norwegian culture. John Bungum from the Sons of Norway lodge said, “At this particular event, there are a lot of Norwegian foods here, with samples that are available. This is something I enjoy. I enjoy the folk dancing as well. Another thing I like is all of these wonderful folk

costumes that both men and women are wearing.” Celebrate Norway consisted of two separate events; demonstrations in the Sport and Fitness Center and a performance later in the day at Trinity Chapel. The event displayed an expanse of Norwegian foods, crafts and traditions seen in the culture. This included the traditional clothing called bunad, showcased in a parade-like event. The day also featured Norwegian dancing. There were numerous performers, which included religion professors Mark Harstad and Mark DeGarmeaux, who were accompanied by their wives. The event was longer than last year and provided people with more elbow room.

The 4 p.m. concert in Trinity Chapel “highlighted the music of a 20 th century immigrant woman, Theodora Cormontan,” Jaeger said. “She wrote hundreds of pieces of worthwhile music that were tucked away in an attic for decades. It has been rediscovered recently and Michael and Bonnie Jorgensen have really just grabbed onto that with a passion. They have studied her life and will tell her story, along with [performing] various pieces of her music,” said Jaeger. “I love the Norwegian culture. I love all that it has to do, from the dancing to the food. It is also great to be able to speak Norwegian to a Swede and a Latvian,” Professor DeGarmeaux said.

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Oct. 25, 2012

Bringing new life to dead languages By Jonah Menough Scroll Staff Writer

earing a person speak Latin, Greek or Hebrew is a rare occurrence across much of the world. However, there is a group at Bethany with the purpose of learning more about these dead languages and their cultures. Professor Mark DeGarmeaux is one of the faculty advisers of the Dead Language Society. He has taught Latin and Norwegian at BLC for approximately a decade. According to DeGarmeaux, the group began about 15 years ago and ran for two or three years before it died. It restarted last year because students became interested in recreating the Dead Language Society. The group is trying to meet about twice a month and

primarily focuses on Latin, Greek and Hebrew. At their meeting on Oct. 9, various professors looked at different biblical writings in each of those languages. DeGarmeaux presented the Lord’s Prayer in Latin, Professor Mark Harstad read the benediction and blessing from the Old Testament in Hebrew, and Seminary Professor Michael Smith looked at the Apostle’s Creed in Greek. DeGarmeaux hopes to eventually branch out and try other things within the group. “We are kind of getting going again. What we would like to do is to sing some songs in those languages, learn about languages that have disappeared, or the cultures of those languages,” said DeGarmeaux. DeGarmeaux said even though the group is called the

Dead Language Society, the professors and students do not always look at dead languages. “Somebody did something with Irish once, and it is not technically a dead language, but it is because it is different,” said DeGarmeaux. “It is not that they necessarily have to be dead languages, but we are trying to get many languages and old cultures included.” The President of the Dead Language society, Daniel Ruiz, who is also a first-year seminary student, explains that while he has certain responsibilities, he is also there to learn. “I help govern what we are going to be focusing on. Right now we are in the process of just making it known to others and building it up,” said Ruiz. “As a student, I am there to learn as much as anyone else is.”

Ruiz said that he is fascinated with all languages despite the fact that he feels it is one of his weaker points. He believes that there are many benefits to learning new languages, including those which may not be used much anymore. “I think that learning languages is a key to breaking down barriers between different groups of people, and it helps to communicate with others,” said Ruiz. “It is beneficial to learn the languages that have built up English, mainly Latin. It also helps the flow of speech, the manner of thinking and it is a lot of fun. Harstad also believes that learning these dead languages is important to understanding different aspects, but admits that it can be challenging to get people to acknowledge that.

“These languages are an important part of the foundation of western civilization and the JudeoChristian tradition,” said Harstad. “It is very difficult, however, to get Americans to accept the idea that this is important. It is easy for Americans to be linguistically lazy.” DeGarmeaux encourages anyone who is interested to give it a try and that students do not need to have any prior knowledge of these languages. “We are trying to get more people interested. There are not any requirements as far as knowing things ahead of time,” said DeGarmeaux. The Dead Language Society tries to meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

nated the tablet market. “It is every inch an iPad,” Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, told the crowd moments after introducing the long-rumored device. “The full iPad experience. There’s less of it, but no less to it,” the company later reiterated. But with it comes an Apple-worthy price tag. Many people pointed out that tablets with similar specs start at $199, including the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD. Amazon has been vocal about its strategy of making essentially no money from its hardware in favor of reaping profits from the sales of content such as digital music and e-books. Apple, however, faced a high cost for iPad Mini components and wasn’t willing to give up its cushy profit margins, analysts said.

That leaves “significant room” for its rivals to build competing tablets at more attractive price points, said Abhey Lamba of Mizuho Securities in a note to investors. “We believe a price point of $250 to $300 would have gone a long way in keeping competition at bay.” Some consumers, too, were displeased. “They dropped the ball,” said Ryan Michaud, 24, an assistant editor at a Los Angeles entertainment production firm. He had hoped the iPad Mini would be priced closer to competing tablets or would come with the high-resolution “retina” display included on the latest 9.7-inch iPad, which would better justify the price, he said. But Bill Choi, an analyst at Janney Capital Markets, said although some investors were let down by the iPad

Mini’s price, he expected the device would sell well among women and consumers 16 and younger. Longtime Apple analyst Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, also shrugged off pricing concerns for the iPad Mini, which weighs 0.68 pound and is 0.28 inch thick. He said the device had at least one major advantage over many Android-powered tablets - more than 275,000 apps designed for the iPad Mini and predicted the Cupertino, Calif., company would sell 5 million to 7 million iPad Minis worldwide in November and in December. Apple already sells the world’s bestselling tablet with the regular-size iPad. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said the company recently sold its 100 millionth iPad, 2 years after its debut,

and said the iPad accounts for 91 percent of tablet Web traffic. Analysts said Apple’s move into the smaller-tablet market is a sign that the company doesn’t want to cede ground to rivals amid a rapidly growing industry for portable touch-screen devices. Worldwide tablet shipments are expected to total 117.1 million units this year, according to International Data Corp., which last month increased its 2012 estimate thanks to robust consumer demand. The firm also revised upward its 2013 forecast number to 165.9 million units from 142.8 million. Last year, worldwide tablet shipments totaled 70.9 million units. “We know we are just getting started,” Cook said of the iPad product line. “We’re not taking our foot off the gas.”

Apple unveils new iPad Mini, consumers hesitant on price By Andrea Chang Los Angeles Times (MCT)

pple Inc.’s new iPad is small in size but not low in price - and that’s got consumers grumbling and Wall Street worried. The iPad mini starts at $329. By launching a 7.9-inch iPad Mini that is as thin as a pencil and as light as a pad of paper, Apple threw itself into the market for smaller tablets currently ruled by its rivals. But with a higher-thanexpected price for the device, the technology giant may run into difficulty stealing customers away from Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle Fire HD or Google Inc.’s Nexus 7. Apple, which in the past had resisted making a smaller iPad, sought to emphasize that the Mini was not inferior to its 9.7-inch device, which was unveiled in 2010 and has since domi-

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Oct. 25, 2012

NHL season unknown with current lockout Megan Maschoff

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he date was Oct. 11, 2012. To many people, it was any other day – go to classes, work or whatever else the day had in store. For me though, I was excited. It was opening day for the National Hockey League (NHL)… or at least it was supposed to be before the lockout happened. Sadly, lockouts are not anything new to the NHL. In fact, the last NHL lockout, which occured in 2005, was the first time any professional American sports team cancelled a whole season because of

labor disputes. However, just like the lockouts from before, this current lockout basically boils down to one thing – money. If you are a hockey fan, like me, you are probably aware that the main reason for this lockout is that the owners want to cut players’ salaries from 57 percent to 43 percent - a good 14 percent drop. Although I do think a lot of professional athletes get paid a little more than they need to, I think this drop is a little much to take. But wait! This just in! On Tuesday, Oct. 17, commissioner Gary Bettman (who I have a love-hate relationship with) proposed a new deal. A 50 -50 split is now the current deal that is laying on the table from the NHL. Although, Bettman said that this deal was made “in the spirit of getting a deal done,” it really does make the most sense in my

mind. Both sides would be equal, and there would be smaller salary cuts for the players. “I think it would be reasonable for both sides to come to terms with this 50 -50 deal. The players don’t need to be paid 57 percent. The National Football League and National Basketball Association, both of which were locked out recently, have 50 -50 revenue shares. I like the concept the NHL is aiming at in sharing the extra revenue (with the drop of players’ share) across the board for the benefit of lower revenue teams. That seems like a fair deal to make,” said junior Preston Schultz. As a fan, I want the money aspects of the NHL to get figured out so this hopefully does not happen again for a while, but I also want the season to start. A lot of teams acquired new players through

trades and free agencies over the summer (which is now under speculation because of the lockout)– the Minnesota Wild being one of them – but the Wild did not just get any players. On July 4, the Wild signed New Jersey Devils forward and Minneapolis native Zach Pairse, as well as Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter, for a 13 year, 98 million dollar contracts, respectively. Talk about some extra fireworks for Minnesota hockey fans.

tion reads, “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to require all voters to present valid photo identification to vote and to require the state to provide free identification to eligible voters, effective July 1, 2013?” Current law does not require voters to provide identification to prove they are registered voters. One only has to present his address and signature.

This amendment would mandate that voters present a government issued photo ID to cast a ballot. If the amendment is adopted, the Minnesota legislature would have to determine all the rules and exceptions that would govern the law. The other question is regarding marriage. The ballot contains a statement saying, “Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recog-

nized as a marriage in Minnesota.” Right now, there is a statute that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Regardless of this, many lawsuits have been filed as to whether this is constitutional. This amendment was drafted so that the people of Minnesota could have their say regarding marriage. These are issues that many people feel are

“ the main reason for this lockout is that the owners want to cut players’ salaries from 57 percent to 43 percent” I was excited to say the least. To have Parise come back to Minnesota, and convince his buddy, Suter, to come with him was

every Wild fan’s dream. Also let us not forget their very impressive resumes – 2010 Olympic appearances, Stanley Cup finals appearances – and the list goes on. With the lockout, Minnesota has yet to see this dynamic duo in action. “I am extremely excited to watch both Parise and Suter because both are amazing players. I think the Wild were smart to really start rebuilding the team with these core athletes like Parise and Suter. You need the guys that you know you can rely on to get things done,” said junior Kayla Radke. In the end, all that can be done as a fan is to wait and hope that Bettman and the rest of the NHL can come to agreement and start the season so I can go back to looking forward to my Thursdays (and all the other game days).

Minnesota voters face amendment measures By Timothy Wildauer Scroll Staff Writer

n addition to the Presidential race, there are two important issues in Minnesota this November. These two issues simply require a “yes” or “no” vote. Simply leaving both boxes unchecked counts as a “no” vote. These two topics are the issues of marriage, and voter identification. On the issue of photo identification, the ques-

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important to Minnesota. Residents believe that the rest of the state should be able to have a say as well. There are only two options regarding these amendments. Voters can either fill in the oval for “yes,” or “no.” Even if the voter does not fill in anything, it displays a lack of support for the amendment and is counted in opposition to adopting it.

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Risk-taking tennis players begin anew By Halla Henderson Scroll Staff Writer

ith a 2-10 record for both men and women’s tennis in 2012, they are ready for a new chapter to begin their season. With the retirement of Adie Harstad at the end of the 2012 spring season, the inclusion of Andy Krueger has given the teams a new structure and plan to continue down a path of success for the team. Krueger plans to implement 20 weeks of practice time. “Really the key is to increase contact time. In future years we want to work on recruiting – in Iowa and statewide,” said Krueger when discussing his vision for successful seasons. There is a plan for success. Krueger knows that everyone does things differently, but he feels that by utilizing oncampus training facilities; the tennis players have the best chances of training properly and often enough to be on their game. By increasing the number of

practices and conditioning, it is just one of the ways they plan to turn a series of missteps into success. They have also maxed out the number of matches for the season and are implementing more conditioning and utilizing training hours. Krueger and his assistant coaches feel that when players have coaches there to guide them during match, they are more likely to be better performers. “Our goals are to make sure every Bethany student that wants to can compete on a conference competitive team, have an increased number of practices and focus on our skills, facilities and court time,” Krueger said. The idea of tennis recruitment is not a foreign one, but it is one that Krueger is adamant on expanding. He wants to work towards making Bethany tennis a visible option and incentive for potential players. “We are still in need of players for the men’s team and are starting up in Febru-

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Rebecca Kopacek hits a volley across the net in a match against Minnesota State University. Kopacek and teammate Marissa Teems lost 4-8 in that match.

ary,” said Krueger. Krueger feels that the key to a good season, and in turn a good team, is utilizing what Bethany does well, smaller group sizes and assistance between players and coaches. Ryan Fredrickson, a former Minnesota State University – Mankato tennis

player, is an addition to the teams as an assistant coach. He is thought by Krueger to be a good addition for onsight help during matches. He feels it is the things like more practice, the maximum number of matches, and available coaching will make a world of difference in how Bethany tennis does this

year. Last year, men’s and women’s tennis finished 5th in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) with a low winning average. Bethany is working to start down a new path with the tennis teams to increase the wins this season.

Bethany golf team making an impact this season By Joseph Ruch Scroll Staff Writer

ver the last two seasons, the Bethany Golf Team has undergone many changes. The biggest change came at the beginning of the 2011 fall season, in which Daniel Mundahl took over as the official varsity golf coach. Although during the 2011 season the team ranked 5th in the UMAC conference, Coach Mundahl was not discouraged, but in fact the exact opposite. In a recent interview, Mundahl commented on how the golf team, which at the time was ranked 2nd in the conference, managed to bounce back with determination this fall season. When asked what has changed the most since he took over as coach Mundahl said, “[There are] a lot of new members.” Mundahl spent a lot of the past year recruiting new golfers. Among those recruited were, freshmen Andrew Aukes, Daniel Drodofsky, Austin Snow, and Josh Willis who added to the

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Freshman Josh Willis lines up his put on the 18th green during the Minnesota River Valley Invite at the Le Sueur Country Club. Willis went on to place first at the UMAC conference championship on Oct. 6.

men’s moster. Among those recruited for the Women’s team were, freshmen Chelsea Green, and Emily Splinter, and sophmore Jessica Hartigan. This year’s team is a very different team than a year ago. It would be easy to call into question whether or not they would get along with each other. Because golf

is an individual sport, it is very much affected by team morale. On this subject, Mundahl commented, “Team concept is very strong this year. The players are working together outside of structured practice and are initiating team gatherings and practices all on their own.” While it is good to have a

team that gets along with each other, it is the numbers that they put on the board that really prove if they are a team that conference opponents should worry about. Mundahl supplied the brass tacks and shared that the men’s team had a 20-9 record at the time, and have the school’s lowest recorded team score of 295.

While the women’s team was sitting with an 0-11 record, Mundahl said, “The women’s team was getting better as the season went on, while dropping a total of 40 strokes from the beginning of the year. Also, out of most matches, two out of the four competing women would rank within the top 10.” Most recently, over the three day stretch of Oct.4 -6, the men’s team competed in the UMAC conference championship at Deacon’s Lodge Golf Course in Nissaua, Minnesota and placed second out of six teams totaling 999 strokes. Along with that loud performance, Willis was the tournament champion posting an 81-78-78, totaling 237 strokes. The women’s team competed in the Northern Athletic Conference championship at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course September 29 - Oct. 1 and placed ninth out of 10 teams totaling 1442 strokes.

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