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THE<br />

INSIDE:<br />

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> student newspaper since 1977<br />

a b l e<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

And <strong>The</strong>n<br />

<strong>The</strong>re Were None<br />

pages 4-5<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

A Letter from<br />

<strong>St</strong>eve Lyons<br />

page 3<br />

CULTURE<br />

Global<br />

Spotlight<br />

page 6-7<br />

VOL. 58<br />

Issue 14<br />

Friday, Feb. 18, 2011<br />

Photo Credit: Bruce Ojard<br />

VARIETY<br />

Drug and Alcohol<br />

Abuse Insight<br />

page 12


2<br />

fROM<br />

THE<br />

ed i T o r’s desk<br />

Good morning students, staff, and faculty <strong>of</strong> CSS,<br />

So, after 14 issues, I think we might have this newspaper<br />

thing down. We haven’t had any major issues yet this semester,<br />

so I have to send out a hearty “thank you” to everyone<br />

on staff here at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Cable</strong>, and hope that as we continue<br />

throughout the year, we can continue to run as smoothly.<br />

A month from today, we’ll be almost on the other side <strong>of</strong><br />

Spring Break which means that we’ll be on the home stretch<br />

to the end <strong>of</strong> the year. Time flies!<br />

This week, I feel the need to apologize to the theater staff<br />

for our lack <strong>of</strong> coverage regarding the opening <strong>of</strong> And <strong>The</strong>n<br />

<strong>The</strong>re Were None last weekend. While the situation could have<br />

been avoided, some commitments fell through and we were<br />

not able to have a story written before the premiere. So, we’ve<br />

got plenty <strong>of</strong> coverage leading into this weekend including<br />

a play review and lots <strong>of</strong> great photos! On top <strong>of</strong> that, I will<br />

encourage everyone to go out and check it out. You will not<br />

regret it.<br />

That’s all I have for now. <strong>The</strong>re’s plenty <strong>of</strong> great coverage in<br />

this week’s issue, so I hope you enjoy!<br />

Until next time,<br />

Joe Hansen<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Cable</strong> Editor-in-Chief<br />

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Editorial <strong>St</strong>aff<br />

Fatima Alwan (Culture)<br />

Zaynab Alwan (Photos)<br />

Emily Peterson (Variety)<br />

Jason Wass (Community)<br />

Layout Editors<br />

Mason Bacso<br />

Anna Lahr<br />

Contributors<br />

Roxanne Backowski<br />

<strong>St</strong>ephen Briggs<br />

Pamely Hartley (photos)<br />

Katelyn Nyberg<br />

Bruce Ojard (photos)<br />

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Andrew Schreyer<br />

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Anne Woster (photos)<br />

Special Thanks<br />

CSS Sports Information


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Dances, Alcohol, Pregaming,<br />

beer Gardens, Detox <strong>St</strong>ays, Consumption Tickets:<br />

Equals fun?<br />

A Le t t e r f r o m <strong>St</strong> e v e Ly o n S<br />

Another year <strong>of</strong> Snowball. While 600 or so students dance the night away, others<br />

are unresponsive on the bathroom floor, and others still are cuffed in the backseat <strong>of</strong><br />

a squad car. In the apartments underage students drink with those <strong>of</strong> age, then both<br />

jump through screens, hide under beds, or get nasty and harass our RA’s or Security<br />

because we dared to intervene.<br />

When is enough is enough? When do college traditions and events that typically<br />

are anticipated with enthusiasm become problematic to the point that they aren’t<br />

worth continuing anymore? When do the smaller number <strong>of</strong> problem students ruin<br />

it for the rest? Are we there at CSS?<br />

This is not an isolated event particular to Snowball. <strong>The</strong>se issues can and have<br />

happened at any dance we have. Over the years, I have heard all the arguments<br />

about why it’s not worth it to try to control alcohol use and its negative behavioral effects.<br />

Suggesting changes to not allowing dances at CSS would no doubt bring these<br />

arguments up again, but this is not so much about stopping drinking associated with<br />

these events. It’s about the culture and atmosphere we want to have on campus. It’s<br />

about how we want to treat one another and care for ourselves and our neighbors.<br />

Really, it’s about how hard are we willing to fight for that culture? Should we minimize<br />

these incidents because the majority <strong>of</strong> students act responsibly? Should we<br />

have one set <strong>of</strong> rules for some students, and a separate set for others?<br />

I don’t know the answers to these questions, but I do know we aren’t doing our<br />

best. You should expect more from us and your fellow students. I know that there<br />

are many that have to tolerate and <strong>of</strong>ten care for students who are severely intoxicated,<br />

belligerent, rude and aggressive, physically and/or sexually harassing, and who<br />

lie and blame others. <strong>The</strong>se staff and other students who address these issues are<br />

strong examples <strong>of</strong> our values. But they shouldn’t have to do what they do.<br />

I am convinced that our strategy as a <strong>College</strong> related to dances needs to change.<br />

I have asked <strong>St</strong>udent Senate and all club and organization advisors to help me. I<br />

welcome any student’s feedback on this issue. Together, we should be able to provide<br />

new alternatives to these events that we can take pride in. I hope you help in that<br />

effort!<br />

Sincerely,<br />

<strong>St</strong>eve Lyons<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>udents<br />

Co m m u n iT y<br />

Emily Peterson<br />

<strong>The</strong><strong>Cable</strong> Variety Editor<br />

CSS student Roxanne Backowski<br />

and UMD student Lauren Lundberg<br />

spent last semester designing a civil war<br />

exhibit for an internship. “<strong>The</strong> 18” tells<br />

<strong>of</strong> the lives <strong>of</strong> 18 men from Duluth who<br />

volunteered to fight in the civil war.<br />

<strong>The</strong> exhibit displays panels which tell<br />

the lives <strong>of</strong> those brave men. Of those<br />

18 men, 4 never returned to Minnesota.<br />

Along with the panels, the exhibit shows<br />

“Th e 18”<br />

3<br />

artifacts from the civil war era, including<br />

a wooden cradle, surgical instruments,<br />

swords, and 156-year old hard tack.<br />

Also displayed is a section <strong>of</strong> tree from<br />

Gettysburg containing a bullet fragment.<br />

<strong>The</strong> exhibit, which is displayed at the<br />

Depot, is in Duluth for only a few months.<br />

Afterward, it will travel around the state<br />

to be displayed at other institutes. Don’t<br />

miss a chance to see this wonderful<br />

display <strong>of</strong> Minnesota history.<br />

Google it<br />

How to get there from here?<br />

Google’s Plan & Ride @ www.duluthtransit.com


4<br />

How long have you been working at<br />

CSS?<br />

14 years<br />

Where did you attend college and what<br />

was your major?<br />

I completed my undergraduate education<br />

at <strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin,<br />

majoring in Social Work. I later completed<br />

a Master <strong>of</strong> Social Work degree at<br />

UMD.<br />

What is your job title? Where would a<br />

student find you?<br />

I am <strong>The</strong> Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>St</strong>udent Center for Health and Well-being.<br />

You can find me in Counseling Services,<br />

Tower 2150. Primarily, my role is<br />

providing individual counseling to students,<br />

but I also get out <strong>of</strong> my <strong>of</strong>fice and<br />

work with student groups, talk in classrooms,<br />

and <strong>of</strong>fer workshops on topics <strong>of</strong><br />

health and well-being.<br />

What do you enjoy about your job?<br />

Every day I talk to students about<br />

what matters most in their lives. What<br />

matters is different for everybody, but essentially<br />

counseling is figuring out that<br />

troubling question swirling around inside<br />

your head that won’t go away. What<br />

do I want for my future? How do I handle<br />

all this stress? How can I stop worrying?<br />

Should I end this relationship?<br />

Why can’t I get better grades? What if I<br />

don’t get into my major? Why do I feel so<br />

down sometimes? What if I’m making a<br />

mistake?<br />

Counseling is a good way to go about<br />

Photo Credit: Zaynab Alwan<br />

Co m m u n iT y<br />

FaC u lT y/<br />

sTa F F<br />

Pr o F i l e s:<br />

Th e r e s a<br />

al d a c h<br />

Roxanne Backowski<br />

Contributing Writer<br />

figuring that stuff out. <strong>St</strong>udents come to<br />

counseling, because despite their best efforts,<br />

they just haven’t been able to find<br />

a solution to that question, whatever it<br />

may be. With support, they find answers<br />

that work for their lives.<br />

What are your hobbies?<br />

Some <strong>of</strong> my favorite conversations<br />

with students stem from this question.<br />

I don’t like the word “hobbies” because<br />

it trivializes what this means. It’s about<br />

finding daily activities that create inspiration,<br />

feed curiosity, develop intellect,<br />

and ensure we experience the moment<br />

in the day-to-dayness <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

In addition to loving my job, I find<br />

particular inspiration in two activities:<br />

music and running.<br />

I listen to hours and hours and hours<br />

<strong>of</strong> music every week. Eventually I had to<br />

figure out a way to channel all that energy,<br />

and became a public radio DJ at<br />

KUMD hosting a show featuring local<br />

music (Tune in every other Wed from<br />

5-7pm with DJ Teejay – that’s ME!).<br />

I started running about two years<br />

ago. My goal is to run Grandma’s Marathon<br />

this spring. Running long distances<br />

is fantastic fun!<br />

What is your best memory from college?<br />

I had terrific service learning experiences.<br />

Those opportunities were transformational,<br />

and prompted my decision<br />

to pursue social work. My favorite service<br />

learning assignment was volunteering<br />

as a reading mentor with children<br />

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from the Hmong community. <strong>The</strong> experience informed my knowledge <strong>of</strong> the history<br />

<strong>of</strong> Laos, the challenges <strong>of</strong> immigration, the impact <strong>of</strong> war. My perspective <strong>of</strong> the<br />

world transformed, and deepened my understanding <strong>of</strong> the complexities <strong>of</strong> social<br />

justice.<br />

What activities, lectures, or sporting events do you enjoy attending on campus?<br />

I am an enthusiastic fan <strong>of</strong> the following: Rief Run, <strong>St</strong>ockfest, Music Department<br />

Performances, <strong>The</strong> Freshwater Review, Speak Up!, CSS <strong>The</strong>atre Program, Wellness<br />

Center Fitness Classes, CSS Women’s Hockey, Well U.<br />

What is one thing each student should do before leaving CSS?<br />

Take a class in something outside your comfort zone, outside your required<br />

course or major, that you suspect might be cool - just because you want to! It might<br />

be art, music, drama, history, French, philosophy, gender studies, political science,<br />

math, poetry. I enjoyed my social work courses, but one <strong>of</strong> my favorite college courses<br />

was a literature course. Taking a course for the purpose <strong>of</strong> exploring a curiosity is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the best ways to experience love <strong>of</strong> learning.<br />

P l a y re V i e w : A n d Th e n Th e r e We r e no n e<br />

Barbara Patten<br />

Contributing Writer<br />

<strong>The</strong> opening performance <strong>of</strong> And<br />

<strong>The</strong>n <strong>The</strong>re Were None by the CSS <strong>The</strong>ater<br />

on February 11 was fabulous.<br />

This murder mystery, based on<br />

the novel <strong>of</strong> the same name by Agatha<br />

Christie, and directed by Merry Renn<br />

Vaughan, had humor, suspense, suavity<br />

and plenty <strong>of</strong> dead bodies<br />

<strong>The</strong> characters, Englishmen and<br />

women from a range <strong>of</strong> social classes, are<br />

trapped together on an island by a mysterious<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Owen. <strong>The</strong>ir flirting,<br />

bantering, and scolding is brought to<br />

a halt when a record is played <strong>of</strong> a voice<br />

accusing them all <strong>of</strong> crimes for which<br />

they have not yet been punished.<br />

Some characters have more <strong>of</strong> a<br />

guilty conscious than others, and the<br />

actors differentiate each other well. <strong>The</strong><br />

interplay between the tight-lipped prude<br />

Emily Brent, played by Maxey Mitchell,<br />

and the s<strong>of</strong>ter, modern Vera Claythorne,<br />

played by Amanda Imberg, is one <strong>of</strong><br />

many highlights <strong>of</strong> the performance.<br />

<strong>The</strong> sound effects and lighting add to<br />

the sinister mood, and some very crafty<br />

staging keeps the audience in suspense<br />

until the very end. “I got chills,” one<br />

woman said as she left the theater, which<br />

was packed for the performance.<br />

<strong>The</strong> show’s final performance dates<br />

are 2/18, 2/19 and 2/20. Tickets, if any<br />

are still left, will be available for sale at<br />

the door the nights <strong>of</strong> performances.<br />

Photo Credit: Bruce Ojard, Anne Woster


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Co m m u n iT y<br />

AND<br />

THEN<br />

THERE<br />

WERE<br />

NONE<br />

Photos by Anne Woster<br />

and Bruce Ojard<br />

Performances:<br />

TONIGHT - 7:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday - 7:30 p.m.<br />

Sunday - 2 p.m.<br />

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Chi n a be a T s Ja P a n as se C o n d<br />

lar g e s T eC o n o m y 2010<br />

Zaynab Alwan<br />

<strong>The</strong><strong>Cable</strong> Photo Editor<br />

Cu lT u r e<br />

Japan recently lost its 42 year ranking as the second largest economy in the world after<br />

Japan released their data from its cabinet <strong>of</strong>fice on February 14. <strong>The</strong> data claims that this is due<br />

to deflation, s<strong>of</strong>t domestic demand and pressures by the industrialised world’s biggest debt. “It<br />

is difficult for the deflation-plagued Japanese economy to achieve self-sustained growth,” said<br />

Naoki Murakami, chief economist at Monex Securities. China is in second place, following <strong>The</strong><br />

United <strong>St</strong>ates as first, thanks to a now stronger yen. Although China has victoriously beat Japan,<br />

Japan remains around 10 times richer on a per-capita basis, according to the International<br />

Monetary Fund.<br />

Many, including the World Bank, Goldman Sachs and others, estimate that China will<br />

overtake the United <strong>St</strong>ates by 2025 for first place. “China is already at the forefront <strong>of</strong> the global<br />

economy as the largest trader <strong>of</strong> goods internationally,” said Duncan Innes-Ker, a Beijing-based<br />

analyst at the Economic Intelligence Unit. China is driving the global economy, while Japan<br />

deals with deflation, an ageing population, and a huge public debt.<br />

Although the economy may look bleak for Japan, there is great hope that change will come<br />

about soon. Kono, chief economist at BNP Paribas in Tokyo claims that “the economy seems<br />

to be recovering again, so the negative growth need not become the basis for pessimism about<br />

Japan’s cyclical outlook.’’ Keeping a positive disposition, Japan’s government feels they could<br />

reap the benefits <strong>of</strong> its huge neighbor China, the world’s number-one export market, to help<br />

boost their economy.<br />

Cultural Tidbit<br />

Photo Credit: Al-Jazeera<br />

A landmark decision by a court <strong>of</strong> law establishes a new interpretation <strong>of</strong> existing law or establishes<br />

a new legal principle. One such decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court was in Brown<br />

v. Board <strong>of</strong> Education, handed down on May 17, 1954. <strong>The</strong> ruling stated that “separate educational<br />

facilities are inherently unequal.” This decision overturned the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson<br />

ruling, which had upheld the principle <strong>of</strong> “separate but equal”. <strong>The</strong> Brown v. Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

ruling did not require the desegregation <strong>of</strong> restaurants, restrooms or other public areas.<br />

Thr o u g h<br />

Zaynab Alwan<br />

<strong>The</strong><strong>Cable</strong> Photo Editor<br />

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my a n m a r un d e r g o e s PoliTiCal<br />

Cha n g e<br />

Com m u n i T y<br />

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Photo Credit: Zaynab Alwan<br />

Recently released from house arrest (thanks to the pressure demanding her freedom<br />

by human rights organizations such as Amnesty International) Aung San Suu Kyi, leader<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Suu Kyi pro-democracy party, has called to Western countries to keep the sanctions<br />

on Myanmar because the embargo hurts the military more than the civilians.<br />

Many analysts have said that sanctions fail to bring about any reforms and simply<br />

pushed the Myanmar generals and their business allies closer to neighbours China and<br />

Thailand, which are investing heavily in the country’s vast energy reserves. Suu Kyi claims<br />

that the embargo keeps the generals from purchasing more weapon technology for its<br />

large military.<br />

<strong>The</strong> sanctions on Myanmar include a range from bans on arms deals and new<br />

investments in the country to travel restrictions on regime <strong>of</strong>ficials and the freezing <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>fshore bank accounts. <strong>The</strong>se specialized analysts claim that the embargo is damaging to<br />

the economy and hurting the Burmese people.<br />

Although Suu Kyi claims that sanctions might actually be hampering the military<br />

efforts to expand, this may be an isolated case. <strong>The</strong> world has witnessed sanctions truly<br />

oppressing civilians more than the government in numerous cases, to the point where<br />

innocent people die <strong>of</strong> easily curable illnesses, malnutrition, etc.., as well as a drastic<br />

decrease in the standard <strong>of</strong> living in said countries. Investigation is necessary to fully<br />

understand how the embargo impacts the civilians and if it actually is valid.


THE<br />

Ca b l e<br />

GLOBAL<br />

SPOTLIGHT<br />

isr a e l Cr i n g e s oV e r mu b a r a k’s<br />

Cu lT u r e<br />

resignaTion<br />

Fatima Alwan<br />

<strong>The</strong><strong>Cable</strong> Culture Editor<br />

Although many in the Arab world, as well as the rest <strong>of</strong> the world, are rejoicing and<br />

inspired by the people <strong>of</strong> Egypt’s brave revolution, some nations are not as thrilled. Israel,<br />

namely, is one. Israel has long clung to the Mubarak regime, as well as encouraging<br />

others to do so (i.e, the United <strong>St</strong>ates) due to vested interests in the former government,<br />

and have used Egypt’s leaders and policies to pursue and continue on with their own<br />

oppressive and unjust policies against Palestinians.<br />

When Binyamin Netanyahu (Israeli politician) needed to maintain his “peaceful”<br />

status, support from the Egyptian government was usually bountiful. In the same manner,<br />

when Israel needed to pacify the Arab world over the long-standing oppressive<br />

and dehumanizing occupation <strong>of</strong> Palestine, Mubarak was quick to quiet any cries from<br />

Egyptians.<br />

Many policies involving Egypt and Israel were seen by many as “undignified” and<br />

“anti-Arab,” and this new change in governance is said to better reflect the public’s interests,<br />

rather than a few in power.<br />

Though attention has been suddenly and temporarily shifted to Egypt during their<br />

time <strong>of</strong> change, the true message seems to be lost on many. <strong>The</strong> people <strong>of</strong> Egypt’s ideals<br />

and aspirations, as well as their dedication, persistence, and unity, should be inspiring<br />

to those around the world, including the US. <strong>The</strong>ir struggle and ultimate success should<br />

be viewed as an example, a model per say, for pursuing real justice and representation<br />

in government, instead <strong>of</strong> viewed as a sudden surge <strong>of</strong> popularity for a part <strong>of</strong> the world<br />

whose cries have long been ignored, especially by this country.<br />

While Israel’s political policies are still up in the air, it is suspected that they will<br />

change drastically in accordance with the public’s opinion. This new and improved<br />

Egyptian government, which should better reflect the people, is inspiring calls for similar<br />

change throughout the world.<br />

Photo Credit: Al-Jazeera<br />

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Photo Credit: Al-Jazeera<br />

Photo Credit: Al-Jazeera


8<br />

Th e To P 10<br />

Signs You’re Obsessed with facebook<br />

(Andrew Schreyer - Contributing Writer)<br />

10. You created a pr<strong>of</strong>ile for your kitty.<br />

9 If someone rejects your friend request, you show up at their door<br />

and tearfully demand to know why.<br />

8. You’ve been diagnosed with something called “Facebook Butt.”<br />

7. If you don’t update your page for 10 minutes, friends assume you died.<br />

6. You plan to name your daughter Gracebook.<br />

5. <strong>The</strong> only photos on your Facebook page are <strong>of</strong> you<br />

uploading photos to your Facebook page.<br />

4. (no number four - writer on Facebook)<br />

3. When your roommate sneezes,<br />

you change your status to “Gesundheit.”<br />

2. If your computer freezes, you hit it with a<br />

“Facebook for Dummies” book.<br />

1. You’re reading this list on your Facebook page.<br />

Th e mi d d l e<br />

SUDOKU<br />

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wellness su r V e y<br />

F o r sC h o l a s T i C a<br />

sT u d e n T s F o r<br />

2011<br />

Katelyn Nyberg<br />

Contributing Writer<br />

Every other year, <strong>Scholastica</strong> participates<br />

in the National <strong>College</strong> Health Assessment<br />

which is a confidential survey for students to<br />

complete. By utilizing this assessment tool,<br />

we are able to plan for a healthier campus by<br />

collecting critical information about CSS students.<br />

<strong>The</strong> topics in this survey include impediments<br />

to academic performances, alcohol<br />

and tobacco use, mental, physical, and sexual<br />

health. This survey will be emailed to all students,<br />

and we encourage your participation.<br />

Not only will you be helping us improve<br />

campus wellness, you will also be eligible<br />

for numerous prizes. When you complete<br />

the survey, your name will automatically be<br />

placed in a drawing to win one <strong>of</strong> six $50 gift<br />

certificates to the CSS bookstore. Yet, to ensure<br />

confidentially this will occur through a<br />

unique ID number and the information you<br />

provide in the survey will be in no way connected<br />

to you once it is complete.<br />

This survey only takes twenty minutes or<br />

less and will immensely help the WELLU program<br />

and overall wellbeing here on campus.<br />

This survey is sponsored by the American<br />

<strong>College</strong> Health Association (ACHA). Be sure<br />

to check your emails to participate.


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Pl e a s e, sh o w so m e Cl a s s<br />

uPdaTe<br />

Paul Quiram<br />

Campus Rec<br />

I know <strong>of</strong> very few ways to motivate someone to exercise. So, here’s the first one<br />

for you: Spring Break countdown T minus 21 days (give or take a few hours depending<br />

on when you read this). <strong>The</strong> second way I know <strong>of</strong> motivating someone to exercise<br />

is a little more year-round: groups, friends, and accountability. All <strong>of</strong> these can<br />

be found in one place on campus: <strong>The</strong> Campus Rec Fitness Classes.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is still room available to join these, and the choices are diverse. We have<br />

classes that range from hip hop dancing (think Grandma from <strong>The</strong> Wedding Singer)<br />

to advanced Yoga. Never mind the fact that our instructors are not only passionate<br />

about getting you fit and more <strong>of</strong>ten than not, “kicking your can all over this place.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>se guys and gals know their stuff inside and out on how to train you in their<br />

own unique ways, whether that be dancing at Kickin’ it Kountry with Ray, getting<br />

blasted by a body bar with Erik, going for the stretch with Gary in Yoga, or perhaps<br />

training to run Grandma’s half or full, with yours truly.<br />

So you’ve got a variety <strong>of</strong> styles <strong>of</strong> exercise to choose from, knowledgeable instructors<br />

to guide you, and, hopefully, motivation. If you say to yourself, “Self, I am<br />

going to exercise and be fit, healthy, and happy,” it usually stops there or about a week<br />

later, but if you go and join a class, then suddenly you have not only yourself, but also<br />

the instructor and the other people in the class wondering where you are if you don’t<br />

show up.<br />

<strong>The</strong> other great thing about taking a class is that the instructor is going to make<br />

you do exercises that you would never have thought <strong>of</strong> on your own, nor done on<br />

your own if you did think <strong>of</strong> them. In some <strong>of</strong> my fitness classes, I have used exercises<br />

I learned from training for World Team trials, and others I have come up with<br />

on the fly during the exercise before it. Either way, it is nothing someone would<br />

think to do on their own.<br />

Think about going to the gym. If you don’t know what to do for exercise, you<br />

jump on an elliptical for a while until that’s boring or you realize that you read that<br />

issue <strong>of</strong> “PEOPLE,” and then you go do some dumbbell curls. Now, think about what<br />

happens in a fitness class. You’re jumping, throwing, crunching, stretching, getting<br />

spun around, running stepping, swinging, and don’t forget sweating.<br />

I hope I have sufficiently convinced you to at least try a fitness class. Check it out<br />

and sweat it out.<br />

PQ out – <strong>St</strong>ay fit my friends<br />

Va r i e T y<br />

“alleluia” Film reView<br />

Barbara Patten<br />

Contributing Writer<br />

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In celebration <strong>of</strong> the Feast <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong>, the film “Alleluia”, featuring the Sisters <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>.<br />

Benedict was shown on February 9th in the Rockhurst dining room. <strong>The</strong> black-and-white film,<br />

by William Grisham and Howard Smith, was made in 1967 in recognition <strong>of</strong> the 75th anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> Monastery. <strong>The</strong> film was also made to counter the Hollywood<br />

portrayal <strong>of</strong> nuns as “either too sweet or too stern”.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sisters describe the founding <strong>of</strong> the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> Monastery “modeled after the great<br />

Benedictine abbeys.” <strong>The</strong>y also share comments they heard about their decision to become<br />

nuns, such as, “Some say ‘What happened to her?’ and ‘Maybe if she’d tried harder she could’ve<br />

gotten married.’”<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are many scenes away from the Monastery including the DECC, Cathedral High<br />

School, and <strong>St</strong>. Mary’s Hospital. “When you have a nun as a teacher, she’s not just there to teach<br />

you, she’s there to be with you,” said one student in a voiceover. But the Benedictine Sisters<br />

didn’t want to limit themselves to teaching, domestic work, or hospital work. <strong>The</strong> film shows<br />

the sisters at play and work whether its ice skating, photography, cancer research or teaching.<br />

“We serve the people <strong>of</strong> God in any capacity we are needed with love,” said another Sister.<br />

In a very memorable scene the Sisters sing a sonorous “Gloria” in English in the chapel that<br />

is now the campus library. At the time it was quite modern, singing in English instead <strong>of</strong> Latin.<br />

“We don’t agree on everything, <strong>of</strong> course, except our final goal, and that, I think, is reached in<br />

great joy.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>re were many Sisters in attendance for the film and many murmurs <strong>of</strong> acknowledgement<br />

throughout the film. “Everybody looks so young!” one audience member said when the<br />

film was over. <strong>The</strong> film was recently converted from reels to DVD to preserve the film for future<br />

generations, and this was the first showing <strong>of</strong> the film on DVD.


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<strong>The</strong>se fragrant herbed potatoes are the perfect side dish for so<br />

many meals – you’ll make again and again!<br />

Ingredients<br />

1 ¾ pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed<br />

1/3 cup butter, melted<br />

2 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic<br />

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh garlic<br />

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary<br />

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />

1 teaspoon seasoned salt<br />

1 teaspoon paprika<br />

Directions<br />

Emily Peterson<br />

Garlic & Herb Potatoes<br />

1. Preheat oven to 425°F<br />

2. Cut each potato into quarters.<br />

3. Place in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.<br />

4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.<br />

5. Mix well.<br />

6. Pour over the potatoes and stir well.<br />

7. Bake until the potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Serves 4-6.<br />

Pre s C r i P T i o n dr u g ab u s e<br />

<strong>St</strong>ephen Briggs<br />

<strong>St</strong>orm’s Advocates<br />

In a study called “Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s<br />

<strong>College</strong>s and Universities” (2007), Columbia University set out to understand the changing<br />

atmosphere <strong>of</strong> collegiate substance abuse. Using data collected from a similar 1993 study,<br />

they compared the results to current trends. <strong>The</strong>y found that prescription drug abuse has<br />

increased a staggering amount compared to any other category <strong>of</strong> the study.<br />

While the use <strong>of</strong> marijuana has doubled and the use <strong>of</strong> cocaine, heroin, and other illegal<br />

drugs has risen 52%, prescription drug abuse by college students has far over shadowed<br />

both. <strong>The</strong> study showed increases <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• 343 percent for opioids like Vicodin and OxyContin.<br />

• 93 percent for stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall.<br />

• 450 percent for tranquilizers like Xanax and Valium.<br />

• 225 percent for sedatives like Nembutal and Seconal.<br />

What does this mean? In general, it seems students are putting themselves and others<br />

at more <strong>of</strong> a risk than ever before. In relation, there has been an increase <strong>of</strong> student injuries<br />

by 38% since 1993 and in student death by 6% since 1998. With this, almost three times as<br />

many college students meet the medical criteria for substance abuse and dependence than<br />

the general population.<br />

On Tuesday February 22nd at 7pm in BWC 249, <strong>St</strong>orms Advocates will be hosting a<br />

guest speaker, Dr. Audrey Imberg. She is a CSS alumnus, 2008 graduate <strong>of</strong> the UMD <strong>College</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Pharmacy and is currently a Doctor <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy at Essentia Health Duluth Clinic. She<br />

will be speaking about current prescription drug issues and the dangers involved with their<br />

misuse. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.<br />

Va r i e T y<br />

bin g e dr i n k i n g<br />

Matthew Urban<br />

<strong>St</strong>orm’s Advocates<br />

Vo l u m e 58<br />

issue 14<br />

What exactly is binge drinking? Binge drinking is the unnecessary consumption <strong>of</strong> 5<br />

or more alcoholic drinks within a couple hours.<br />

Obviously this is a common occurrence on college campuses nationwide. In fact,<br />

statistics have shown at least two out <strong>of</strong> five students experience this recreational activity<br />

known as “binge drinking”.<br />

Although this may be a social norm within the college setting, it is in fact a risky<br />

and harmful activity, and while it may attract many students, it still has many negative<br />

consequences.<br />

Excessive drinking is extremely expensive, with beer and liquor sales averaging over<br />

$20 per customer. Even though it can lead to school and governmental fines, twelve million<br />

undergraduates drink four billion cans <strong>of</strong> beer, an average <strong>of</strong> 55 six-packs each, per<br />

year.<br />

Unfortunately, cost is not the only issue: health and grades play a factor as well.<br />

About 25-percent <strong>of</strong> college students find drinking negatively affects their grades and<br />

school work.<br />

Although these statistics are not meant to scare you they are here to inform you <strong>of</strong><br />

the dangers and risks associated with binge drinking. Alcohol is not illegal or wrong to<br />

consume, but it should still be consumed responsibly while at the same time enjoyed!


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Css ru n n e r s ea r n<br />

aC a d e m iC ho n o r s<br />

NEW ORLEANS – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> senior cross country student-athlete Nick<br />

Manganhas been named to the Men’s U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches<br />

Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team; it was announced on Tuesday.<br />

Mangan joins fellow Saint, Melissa Kempenich (Little Falls, Minn., Little Falls<br />

HS), who was named to the women’s team on Monday. Mangan came within an eye<br />

lash <strong>of</strong> becoming the first CSS male cross country runner to qualify for Nationals,<br />

finishing 13th overall at the NCAA Division III Central Regional Championships.<br />

He did take the individual title at the UMAC Championships in the fall, becoming<br />

just the second CSS male runner to do so since the 1999 season.<br />

<strong>The</strong> USTFCCCA All-Academic award honors those student-athletes who have<br />

succeeded both academically and athletically. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete<br />

must carry a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average and must<br />

finish in the top 35 among the field at their respective NCAA regional meet.<br />

sP o r T s<br />

12<br />

wo m e n ’s ba s k e T b a l l Co n T ro l s<br />

Vikings F o r Pi Vo Ta l win<br />

MANKATO, Minn. – <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> women’s basketball team finished the weekend<br />

with a key 70-61 win against Bethany Lutheran <strong>College</strong> Saturday.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints (9-12, 6-6 UMAC) started out game strong with a 15-3 run in the first six<br />

minutes <strong>of</strong> the game. <strong>The</strong>y then followed with a 9-0 run, finishing the first half with a<br />

20-point lead.<br />

CSS went on an 8-0 run against Bethany (8-14, 4-8 UMAC) half way through the second<br />

half to extend its lead to as much as 25. However, the Vikings quickly answered with a 13-0<br />

run to cut the lead to 10, but the Saints proved to be too much in a 70-61 victory.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints shot 43-percent for the game, while the Vikings shot 32-percent. Both teams<br />

had a combined 34 turnovers. <strong>The</strong> Saints shot 80-percent from the charity line and Bethany<br />

shot 77-percent.<br />

Four players scored double digits in tonight’s game for CSS. Kelly Cinquegrani led the<br />

Saints with 15 points. Bri Allen had a team-high eight rebounds. Jessica Englund led Bethany<br />

with 23-points.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints will play the final two games <strong>of</strong> the regular season this weekend. Major play<strong>of</strong>f<br />

implications are on the line as the Saints will enter the weekend tied with Martin Luther<br />

for the final tournament spot, but the Knights hold the tiebreaker. <strong>The</strong> Saints will probably<br />

need to win both games. Friday’s game against regular season champion University <strong>of</strong><br />

Minnesota-Morris is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.<br />

wo m e n ’s ho C k e y Falls Fr o m<br />

Pl ay o F F Co n T e n T i o n<br />

GREEN BAY, Wis. – <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> women’s hockey team was eliminated from<br />

Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) play<strong>of</strong>f contention after falling to conference<br />

rival <strong>St</strong>. Norbert <strong>College</strong> on Saturday afternoon by a 2-1 final.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints fall to 7-15-1 on the season (5-12-1 NCHA) with the loss, while <strong>St</strong>. Norbert<br />

improves to 11-9-3 (8-7-3 NCHA).<br />

As with Friday night, the Green Knights got on the board first, with Kelley Ritchie<br />

scoring her second <strong>of</strong> the year at the 11:44 mark <strong>of</strong> the first period. Karissa Anderson and<br />

Andrea Senne had the assists.<br />

After one period, the shots were 11-8 in favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Norbert, but CSS came back to tie it<br />

up early in the second as Kiana Leisz netted her second <strong>of</strong> the year, an unassisted tally.<br />

Despite the rally by CSS, the Knights pulled back ahead just before the six-minute mark<br />

in the period with Lauren <strong>St</strong>raus netting a powerplay goal, assisted by Henriette Ostergaard.<br />

CSS finally took an advantage in shots in the third, out-shooting the Knights nine to<br />

seven, but were not able to tie it up despite the late battle.<br />

Rachel Borchardt (Willow River, Minn./Willow River HS stopped 29 <strong>of</strong> 31 shots for CSS<br />

in taking the loss. For <strong>St</strong>. Norbert, Kaley Gibson stopped 22 <strong>of</strong> 23 shots in the victory.<br />

CSS finished with eight penalties for 16 minutes, and <strong>St</strong>. Norbert finished with seven<br />

for 14. <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> was scoreless on its seven powerplay opportunities while the Knights<br />

scored one goal in eight.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints will close out their inaugural season at home this weekend, hosting the Blugolds<br />

<strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Wis.-Eau Claire on Friday and Saturday. <strong>The</strong> series-opening puck<br />

drop is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be seen live online at csssaints.com courtesy <strong>of</strong> the<br />

iFan Sports Network.


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an o T h e r Cl o s e deFeaT F o r<br />

men’s Te n n i s<br />

MOORHEAD, Minn. – <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> men’s tennis team dropped its second<br />

5-4 decision in its first three matches <strong>of</strong> the season on Sunday at Concordia<br />

<strong>College</strong>-Moorhead.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints (0-3) started <strong>of</strong>f the match well by taking two <strong>of</strong> the three doubles<br />

matches. <strong>The</strong> Combs brothers, Tucker and Cullen Combs won their match at the No.<br />

2 spot 8-4. <strong>The</strong> No. 3 team <strong>of</strong> Brendan Anderson and Kevin Hilpert also won by a<br />

score <strong>of</strong> 8-5.<br />

In singles play, Dylan Kelly was victorious at the No. 4 position by scores <strong>of</strong> 6-4,<br />

7-6 (7-2). Kevin Hilpert also won at the No. 5 spot by way <strong>of</strong> a second set tiebreaker<br />

6-4, 7-6 (7-5). Unfortunately, the Cobbers (1-0) took the other four singles matches.<br />

Tough luck continued in super-tiebreakers as the Saints dropped two at the No. 2<br />

and 3 spots. CSS has lost seven singles matches in super-tiebreakers already this<br />

season.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints will be back at the Arrowhead Tennis Center in Duluth tomorrow<br />

when they face Hamline University. <strong>The</strong> action begins at 1 p.m.<br />

Fr o m mr. Css To umaC aThleTe o F T h e week<br />

ST. PAUL – Fresh <strong>of</strong>f being named Mr.<br />

CSS, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> track & field athlete Tom<br />

Lyscio has been named the Upper Midwest<br />

Athletic Conference (UMAC) Men’s Track &<br />

Field Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Week, it was announced<br />

today.<br />

At Saturday’s Lake Superior Challenge, Lyscio<br />

won both the weight throw and shot put.<br />

In the weight throw, Lyscio had a toss <strong>of</strong> 53’-<br />

1.75” (16.20m). In the shot put he won with a<br />

season-best distance <strong>of</strong> 45’-9” (13.94m).<br />

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wo m e n ’s Te n n i s wi n s<br />

Th i r d sT r a i g h T<br />

MOORHEAD, Minn. – <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Scholastica</strong> women’s tennis team won its third<br />

straight match to open the season on Sunday with a 5-4 victory at Concordia-<br />

Moorhead.<br />

Just like their male counterparts, the Saints (3-0) took two <strong>of</strong> the three doubles<br />

matches on the day. <strong>The</strong> No. 2 team <strong>of</strong> Kelli Johnson and Hillary Bungarden won<br />

by a score <strong>of</strong> 8-6. <strong>The</strong> No. 3 team <strong>of</strong> Danni Sonnenfeld Ali Bernst were also victorious,<br />

8-5.<br />

After the Cobbers (0-1) took the top three flights <strong>of</strong> singles matches, CSS’s depth<br />

proved to be too much. Danni Sonnenfeld won at the No. 4 spot 6-2, 6-3. At No. 5,<br />

Hillary Bungarden won 6-1, 6-4. <strong>The</strong> deciding match was the closest <strong>of</strong> the night<br />

as Amanda Hiatt came out on top 7-6 (7-2), 7-5 to give the Saints the victory.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Saints will be at home again this weekend for a pair <strong>of</strong> matches at the Arrowhead<br />

Tennis Center. <strong>The</strong> Saints will begin with Hamline University on Saturday at<br />

4 p.m. and then face the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Saint Benedict on Sunday at noon.<br />

Photo Credit: CSS Sports Information


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s P o r T s<br />

INSIDE:<br />

Friday, Feb 18, 2011<br />

Women’s Tennis ready!<br />

Photo Credit: Pamela Hartley<br />

Women’s Tennis<br />

Win Third <strong>St</strong>raight<br />

page 15<br />

Cross Country<br />

Athletes Earn Academic<br />

Honors<br />

page 14<br />

Track & field<br />

Saints Earn<br />

UMAC Honors<br />

page 15<br />

Women’s basketball<br />

Take Home Pivital Win<br />

page 14

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