February 29, 2008 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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www.smumn.edu/cardinal February 29, 2008
SMU heads to
sweet home
Chicago
BY LINDSAY DICKSON
Editor-in-Chief
Now playing:
‘Red Ryder’
Over 120 Saint Mary’s
University students, staff and faculty
loaded busses this morning,
red and white apparel packed in
their suitcases, ready to share SMU
with alumni, parents and prospective
students. Their destination?
Chicago.
This weekend marks the third
“SMU Convention – Chicago,” an
event that showcases SMU and
provides an opportunity for alumni
to reconnect with the university.
“To do this, we need the help of
many faculty, staff and students so
when our guests come to the event,
they can visit academic departments,
admissions/financial aid,
student organizations, athletics and
more,” said Director of Alumni
Relations and convention coordinator
Meg Richtman. “Having them
in person, doing what they are so
great at, is what makes this event a
success.”
see Convention on page 3
‘When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder,’ an SMU student performance, will be playing at Valéncia Arts
Center through Monday. For a full preview of the show, see page 15.
News:
Club budgets
to be set by
Student Senate
Feature:
SOUL sets
Lasallian
example
Sports:
Begin registering
for first SMU disc
golf tournament
Extras:
American Idol’s
Josh Gracin
coming to SMU
page 3
page 8
page 11
page 16

2 February 29, 2008 News www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Memorial redesign addresses concerns
BY AMY KALINA
Managing Editor
A new design was announced for a
Veterans Memorial project planned for
the Saint Mary’s University Winona
campus, in response to student, faculty
and community concern over the
memorial’s intent and overall message.
The memorial, a project conceived
and proposed by the Alumni
Association Board of Directors, was a
recent topic of concern and discussion
among Saint Mary’s community members.
A forum was held on Jan. 29 as
an opportunity for any students, faculty
or staff to make comments or ask questions
about the project.
The concerns voiced at the forum,
along with comments posted on a
“Saint Mary’s University Voices on the
Veterans Memorial” blog dedicated to
discussing the memorial, were considered
at the meeting of the Saint Mary’s
University Board of Trustees as well as
the Alumni Board of Directors meeting
on Feb. 9.
In an email addressed to Saint
Mary’s faculty, staff and students on
Feb. 12, Board of Trustees Chairman
Michael Meagher and Chancellor
Brother Louis DeThomasis announced
the board’s recommendation for a
redesign of the memorial “that is
appropriate and complementary to the
campus of a Catholic, Lasallian university.”
The new design was made available
for viewing on the university website
on Feb. 18. The design by Preston
Lawing, chairman of the SMU art
department, will feature a large glass
monument at the memorial’s center,
etched with an olive branch and bearing
the words “Peace Through
Service.” At night, the glass will glow
with soft interior lighting, which will
project up from the base.
This monument, which addresses a
major concern from community members
over whether the former design
glorified war and the military, will be
joined by five pedestals within the
semi-circular construction, the first of
which will hold a plaque outlining the
memorial’s dedication and a statement
of intention. Another pedestal will bear
the names of the alumni veterans of the
five branches of the military who died
in service. A pedestal recognizing the
1940s V-12 program, a Navy officer
training program on campus during
World War II, will also be incorporated,
along with a pedestal commemorating
the Ditter and Rooney barracks, oncampus
residences named after Saint
Mary’s alums, which housed veterans
upon their return from the war.
A final pedestal is proposed to
address the memorial’s intent, specifically
at a Catholic, Lasallian institution.
This pedestal could cite Catholic
Outstanding Senior finalists honored
photo by Deb Nahrgang
doctrine regarding military service,
bearing words from the Catechism of
the Catholic Church:
“Those who are sworn to serve their
country in the armed forces are servants
of the security and freedom of
nations. If they carry out their duty
honorably, they truly contribute to the
common good of the nation and the
maintenance of peace” (Catechism of
the Catholic Church 2310).
According to the university website,
the Veterans Memorial will “stress the
relationship of peace through service to
our country.”
Both the Board of Trustees and the
Alumni Board of Directors also indicated
support for scholarship aid for
veterans and their families, and both
boards will discuss the topic at future
meetings, according to the Feb. 12
email.
see Memorial Redesign on page 4
Ana Sontag and Kevin Black
were announced as the 2008
Outstanding Seniors on Tuesday,
Feb. 26, at the Founder’s Day
Convocation. For biographies and
words of wisdom from all 10 finalists,
go online to
www.smumn.edu/cardinal.
Also honored was Al Joswick,
trades department supervisor, with
the Bishop Heffron Award for
Service to the University.
Outstanding Senior finalists pictured:
(front row, left to right)
Lindsay Dickson, Ana Sontag, Amy
Kalina, Kasey Schultz, Laura
Holupchinski; (back row, left to
right) Alex Downes-Borowski, Kevin
Black, Rick McCoy, Jeff David,
John Freeman.
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www.smumn.edu/cardinal News February 29, 2008 3
Participants
needed for
faculty revue
From page 1
The convention features two major
events – an alumni reception tonight
and exhibitor booths and breakout sessions
on Saturday. A keynote address
will also be given by John
McDonough,president of the Chicago
Blackhawks, who is a 1975 SMU
alumnus.
Richtman explained that the three
main goals of the event include
increased student recruitment efforts in
the Chicagoland area; interactions
among current students, alumni, and
faculty and staff; and general visibility
of the university in the Chicago area.
“We host many alumni events in
Chicago, but this one is the most
attended for that simple chance to see
so many faces of SMU,” said
Richtman.
One of the major reasons that 120
people from SMU are attending is the
importance of connections.
“These connections can go so far in
attracting students to attend SMU and
reconnecting and updating our alumni
and friends on the wonderful happenings
at their alma mater,” said
Richtman.
“
We host many alumni
events in Chicago, but
this one is the most attended
for that simple chance to see
so many faces of SMU.
Senior Rick McCoy, who attended
the 2006 Chicago Convention, hopes
to “figure out some of the things that
[alumni] have done during their time
and their memories of the university.”
McCoy hopes to be able to mirror
some of these stories with his own
experiences.
Current students attending the convention
will be participating in trivia
games, photo opportunities with the
mascot, an “Ask a Student” booth,
breakout sessions like “A YouTube
View of SMU,” and other organization
and departmental booths. McCoy will
be working the Phi Mu Alpha booth as
well as performing in the Oldie Moldie
All-Stars during Saturday’s luncheon.
Richtman said that participating in
the convention helps current students
further embrace the larger SMU community
and shows pride in their future
alma mater.
“Many have attended this event and
come back to campus with some new
knowledge about SMU and a rejuvenated
spirit,” said Richtman.
BY AMY KALINA
Managing Editor
All Saint Mary’s University
faculty are invited to participate
in this year’s faculty
revue, which will be held at 7
p.m. on March 27 in the
Common Room.
The faculty revue, sponsored
by the junior class, will showcase
the creative talents of
Saint Mary’s faculty members,
offering them a chance to
share their gifts and talents with
the SMU community.
Past acts have included
musical and dance performances,
poetry readings and
creative storytelling, but new
talents are welcome.
Faculty who are interested in
participating in the revue or
who would like additional information
can contact Russell
Mollo at ramoll05@smumn.edu
or Neil Leibundguth at
nmleib05@smumn.edu.
Budget season begins, senate to decide
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
News Editor
The middle of the semester not only marks the
time for warm weather to begin coming back, but it
also means budget season for student senators and
club presidents.
Every year clubs have to submit a budget to the
student senate so they may allocate the next years’
funds appropriately. Club budgets range from $100 to
$70,000, making this a heavy load for not only the
club leaders but for senate and its finance committee
as well. Club leaders are expected to budget the cost
of any trips, events, or other club necessities for the
next school year.
These budgets are then submitted to the student
senate finance committee, headed by senior Rick
McCoy, vice president for financial affairs. “The
finance committee reviews all the budgets that are
submitted and tries to make adjustments with the
club leaders if they need help,” said McCoy. “It’s a
lot of work doing a budget.”
After adjusting the budgets, the finance committee
submits them to the student senate. The senate then
deliberates over budgets from every club on campus,
beginning with the smallest budget.
The budgets are arranged in ‘brackets,’ one
through four. The bracketing system is set up so that
clubs in specific budget ranges are allowed to make
increases to their budgets from the previous year by a
certain percentage. These percentages become smaller
as the size of the club’s budget increases, thus capping
the amount a budget can be increased. With the
bracketing system, senate can predict how much
money is going to be requested by and available for
all clubs on campus.
The system also rewards clubs for fundraising,
allowing them to increase their budget by five percent
if they fundraise the equivalent of five percent
of their previous year’s budget.
“This system makes everything more manageable
for us, inspires clubs to more proactive in their
fundraising efforts, and also makes sure that clubs
know roughly how much money to expect for a
budget increase,” said McCoy.
Students are encouraged to contact Rick McCoy
at rrmcco04@smumn.edu as soon as possible if they
need help with their budget or need more information
on the budget process.

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Memorial redesign
From page 2
BY LAURA ANDREWS
Cardinal Staff
Meg Richtman, director of alumni
relations and university liaison to the
Alumni Association, said the Alumni
Association was receptive to the concerns
from the Saint Mary’s community
as well as to the redesign.
“Their comments have been very
positive, both to the overall design as
well as to the fact that the goal of the
memorial did not change,” said
Richtman. “This project is something
they are excited to see coming to
fruition after dedicating so much time
and effort to it in the past three years.”
Richtman said the Alumni
Association hopes the new design will
help unify community feelings over the
project.
“I hope that the changes help faculty,
staff, students and alumni to support—or
at least feel good about—the
project as it moves forward,” said
Richtman, noting her appreciation for
Lawing’s redesign. “It is very open and
inviting, a very appropriate and
respectful area for us to pay tribute and
reflect.”
Some students, however, were disappointed
in the new design’s quick
turnaround. According to senior Glenna
Krzyzanowski, who had been active in
raising awareness about the memorial
on campus, the overall mission of the
student group was to request a moratorium
in order for the entire Saint
Mary’s to address concerns together.
“I am disappointed that the process
of a closed conversation regarding
design development was duplicated,”
said Krzyzanowski. “I had hoped that
our community could gather together
to collaborate and exchange ideas
about how to best represent lives of
service.”
Though the Board of Trustees tried
to address the community’s concerns in
reviewing and redesigning the memorial,
it also acknowledged the fact that
complete satisfaction among community
members would be an impractical
goal.
“We are realistic and fully realize
that no decision will be totally agreeable
to all of the community,” Meagher
and Brother Louis wrote in the Feb. 12
email. “However, we are confident that
most will be understanding of a memorial
to Saint Mary’s veterans, with an
appreciation of our history, and with
service and peace as key messages.”
Regardless of her disappointment in
the outcome of her efforts,
Krzyzanowski said she appreciated the
forum as an occasion for open discussion.
“The forum allowed a limited number
of people to express their concerns
or ideas, though it did serve to provide
an opportunity for many different people
of the community to come together
and practice respectful dialogue,” said
Krzyzanowski. “I was very thankful for
the chance to speak before the Board
of Trustees, and especially grateful that
they accepted the idea of a redesign.”
As the project moves forward,
Richtman said she is also appreciative
of the discussions that have taken place
regarding the memorial and the student
interest invested in the project.
“Students need to and should feel
connected to this university,” said
Richtman. “I’m glad they’ve had
opportunities to voice their questions
or concerns.”
Richtman said the inspiration for a
memorial to alumni veterans comes
from important historical events at
Saint Mary’s. According to the university
website, 1,440 Saint Mary’s alumni
and students served in World War II,
and 32 Saint Mary’s students and
alumni had died in service by the end
of 1945. Many more have served and
sacrificed in the years since.
Groundbreaking for the memorial,
which will be located just east of
Fitzgerald Library and north of
Gostomski Fieldhouse, will be in
spring 2008, with a dedication scheduled
for Homecoming 2008, June 13-
15.
Catholic Youth Camp seeks counselors
Catholic Youth Camp, Minnesota’s only full-season
Catholic camp, is hiring camp counselors for the summer.
Located on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minn., CYC
hires counselors to work in pairs, each pair assigned to a
cabin of 12-14 girls or boys ranging from first-grade to
12th-grade. Counselors lead campers through daily activities,
including arts and crafts, archery, games, skits, canoeing,
fishing, swimming and tubing.
All camp counselors must go through a full week of
training before campers arrive. Counselors must be at least
19 years old and be first-aid and CPR certified before beginning
their training.
Natalie King, program director of CYC, invites all,
Catholic and non-Catholic, to apply, stressing that “everyone
is welcome at CYC.”
King, who graduated from Saint Mary’s University in
2004 with a political science degree, said, “I know what it
feels like to be in college and to be thinking, ‘What am I
going to do with my life’?”
King said that “working at CYC will teach you about
yourself and help you figure out what makes you happy.”
CYC applications are available online at
www.cycamp.org. Any questions can be emailed to
natalie@cycamp.org.
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Attendance: Should
students be punished?
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
News Editor
BY ALLI HILL
Cardinal Staff
As we are entering our last couple
of months as seniors, it seems that the
time has come to start looking for jobs,
and here are some places to start your
search.
If you are looking for jobs in the
Twin Cities, the first option is to check
out the St. Thomas Job/Internship website.
It has been very helpful in leading
me to some suitable options. The web
address is www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/joblistings/default.asp,
and
it has listings for everything from
“What’s the attendance policy for
this class?” We’ve all heard this question,
and it’s one that is on the mind of
most of the student body here at Saint
Mary’s University. The official student
handbook policy says “students must
consult the course syllabus for the specific
attendance policy of each course.”
This means that every single class has
a different attendance policy, and while
some professors go the lenient route,
there are many who take away points
or even a full letter grade every time
students miss class.
While I respect that professors here
have a job to do, and they can’t do it
without people in the class, I believe
there has to be a change to this policy.
The rationale behind an attendance
policy is that without it students will
not come to class and that every class
period students miss equals educational
hours they have to make up. Professors
believe it is ‘unfair’ for one student to
go to class every day and get a B,
while another student misses 7 times
and also gets a B. To this I would say,
life isn’t fair. To think that every student
has the same learning rate is foolish.
Some people need more time in
class, and some need less.
Attendance policies might have
worked in high school, especially with
the fact half the people didn’t really
want to be there. College, on the other
hand, is a different animal altogether;
we choose to come here, we want to
learn, and we are adults that have lives
outside of classes that can sometimes
take us away from class. When I make
a decision to not go to a class, I am
well aware of the repercussions of this
decision: I have to study more to make
up for what I missed, and I have to get
notes from someone who was in class.
This seems to be ‘punishment’ enough.
By not going to the class, I have
basically given myself more work to
do, and as an adult that is a consequence
I will have to live with or my
option is to go to class more. Instead
though, if a student misses a class at
SMU, not only do they have more
work to do, but in most cases they are
going to lose points towards their academic
grade for something that has
nothing to do with academics at all.
Go online to www.smumn.edu/cardinal
for the remainder of this article.
Approaching the job search
accounting to science.
For those from Chicago, a website
you might want to look at is
www.chicagojobs.com, even though it
seems a little too obvious. The site features
a lot of prominent companies that
have a variety of positions to fill.
As soon-to-be recent graduates, we
look forward to having a full-time
position with great benefits, but we
also need to remember that most
employers are looking for years of
experience.
see Job search on page 7

6 February 29, 2008 Editorial www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Time to reflect on future plans
BY AUSTIN M. D. QUICK
Cardinal Columnist
Discernment, a word that is the
epitome of what is taking place at
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Seminary. When many people think
of IHM, they think that it’s a place
where men are being trained to be
priests. Where that is true in part,
the reality is that the men of the
seminary are discerning God’s will
for them in their lives. This means
that when a guy comes to IHM, he
is not necessarily going to become a
Roman Catholic Priest. He is, however,
taking a very important and
serious step into the way of active
discernment to find out what it is he
is meant to do. I’m not a big fan of
statistics, but if my memory serves
me right, only one in eight of the
men at IHM will become priests.
This is hard for many people to
understand and comprehend, and
until recently, I don’t believe even I
completely understood it myself (if
I do yet).
After almost two years here at
IHM and Saint Mary’s University, I
will be leaving for an unknown
period of time to actively discern
my vocation outside of the seminary
walls. It is my sincere feeling
that God is calling me to become a
priest and that although it is not
clear yet, He has a plan for me and
I am willing to follow that wherever
it takes me. It is not easy to follow
God to places unknown or uncomfortable.
It is not a walk in the park
to leave your life and your home
behind. It is not easy to do what
God calls us to (especially when it’s
not what we think we should do).
The bottom line is that all of us are
called to discern what it is that God
calls us to.
Given the fact that we are in the
middle of the great season of Lent,
we all are encouraged to take time
to reflect on our lives and see what
things keep us from giving ourselves
completely to God. Take this
time to reflect and pray for God’s
grace to fill your heart and allow
you to see that the plans He has laid
out for us are the ones that will
make us happiest.
I will always look back on my
time here at SMU and IHM with
great fondness for it is here that I
was able to grow closer to God and
see first hand the great things happening
in the Church. May this
Lenten season be a great time of
spiritual reflection and growth for
each of you. Know of my prayers
for the entire SMU community, and
please keep me in yours as well.
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www.smumn.edu/cardinal Editorial February 29, 2008 7
War in Kenya hits close to home
BY TAMIKA ROBINSON
Cardinal Staff
Tribal violence between the
Kikuyu and the Luo has been taking
place in Kenya as a result of a
disputed recent presidential election.
Remembering that Saint
Mary’s University has a campus in
Nairobi, Kenya, made me ponder
the effects this war was having on
students there. In terms of our
country, this also made me ponder
the effects this war could
have on us as citizens and as students.
On Dec. 27, Kenyans headed
to the polls to cast votes that
would possibly remove their current
president and a Kikuyu, Mwai
Kibaki, from office and give residents
an opportunity to experience
change with presidential
candidate Raila Odinga, a Luo.
Though Kibaki is credited with the
recent economic growth Kenya
has experienced, he is also
accused of corruption and nepotism
with members of his own
tribe. Ultimately, Kibaki was
declared the winner of the election
leading to instant violence
between the two tribes. Since
December, more than 1,000 people
have died.
In the SMU Campus Notes posted
Jan. 18, Brother Paulos Welday
Mesmer and Father Michael
Kirwen, directors for the SMU programs
in Nairobi, reported that all
students, staff, and faculty were
safe. Though the campus is not
located within the vicinities of the
war, counseling is available to the
campus. On the Winona campus,
Dr. Jeffrey Highland, university
provost and vice president, has
been in direct communication
with the directors regarding the
political situation in Kenya. Though
their students, faculty and staff are
unharmed, “there have been
some impacts on the students at
Tangaza College, which is where
our programs reside,” Highland
said. “Our colleagues are looking
for some assistance.”
According to the U.S.
Department of State, Kenya is an
exporter of agricultural goods on
the International Trade Market.
The exportation of certain agricultural
products supplied by Kenya
may be negatively affected by
the war. This negative effect could
cause a shortage in food consumed
in our country and therefore
could cause a food shortage
or scarcity. So the real question is:
will you idly watch potential starvation
become a reality or will you
take a stand against this violence?
Dr. Highland stated that part of
SMU’s Lasallian mission is to be of
service to others. Though distance
may separate us, we all share a
commonality: education. Let us
continually pray for peace in
Kenya and use this time to educate
ourselves about the current
violent situation.
Questioning Catholicism:
How can I know there’s a God who cares?
BY TIM HEPNER
Guest Columnist
Let’s see if I can answer this question in 400 words.
Oh no, now I only have 383. Better get started:
Rather than look at the question in terms of “proving”
God like He’s some math problem, let’s look at a
more personal, but still objective, solution. If it’s true
that God (in the person of Christ) plunged himself into
the depths of my human experience, then the challenge
now is to simply go and meet Him there. “If you are
seeking God,” said John of the Cross, “you may be
sure of this: God is seeking you much more.” So the
answer I’m offering for the frustration, restlessness and
despair in our lives is an old one—namely prayer. But
it’s prayer like you may never have experienced it. It
requires silence, humility, honesty and persistence.
First, we need to realize how much noise we allow
into ourselves. This can be a barrier between us and
God, who wants to find us in the quiet, private, interior
of our lives. We’ve barely skimmed the surface of ourselves
and have yet to dive into the deep interior life
that He gave us. As deep as I am, I need to be humble.
Through humility, I admit that, if there is a God, He’s
bigger than I am and knows more than I do. If I can
find peace, it will involve admitting my littleness and
vulnerability before Him; a process that causes me to
sacrifice my comfort for fear, which in turn leads to
genuine peace. But I can’t pretend I’m someone else—
I have to be honest with God. If I’m angry or confused,
I have to admit it to Him before I can come to that
peace. Nothing will happen if I’m not genuine in
prayer.
Finally, I need to be persistent, like an annoying little
kid who will constantly pound away at a door until
someone opens. This involves committing a specific
time to quiet prayer every day and sticking to it, even if
it doesn’t feel like it’s doing anything. If I’m not persistent,
then I can’t say I truly want to know God.
This advice might not answer the question completely,
but it’s a start. There’s more to be said by more
knowledgeable people than me. But if you want to
know more, there’s always that beer—no one’s taken
me up on it yet.
Job search
From page 5
Yet, if many of you are like me, you
definitely do not have five or more
years of experience, let alone the usual
one to two years most employers
require.
One option to gain experience and
still be able to pay off your college
loans is to get a full-time paid internship
for the summer. I have found
some really great opportunities out
there, including some internships that
will pay me more than I make at my
current two jobs!
This is something for all of you
seniors to start thinking about. As you
begin the search, don’t limit yourself,
and don’t take an offer just because
you think it will eventually turn into a
good thing. Do what you think would
be best for you in the long run.

8 February 29, 2008 Feature: Lasallian Service www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Transformation through service
BY BETSY BAERTLEIN
Feature Editor Service
“Sore muscles speak of hard work and a job well
done.” This was probably not what most students
were saying after winter recess, but this was the comment
of senior Brittany Staver, a Saint Mary’s
University student participant in Serving Others
United in Love.
Groups of students from SMU traveled to
Missouri, New Jersey, Louisiana, Kentucky and
Montana during winter recess Feb. 9-17 in order to
participate in volunteer activities. Five faculty and
staff advisors traveled along with over 40 students to
these destinations through the Campus Ministry
SOUL program. There was also a group that went to
Wisconsin during October break and a group that will
be going to the Philippines this summer.
Student leaders who serve as members of the
SOUL Council choose the individual volunteer sites.
SOUL welcomes participants of all faiths and denominations,
but some destinations have connections with
the Catholic, Lasallian tradition, such as the San
Miguel schools and Catholic Worker homes. This
winter’s trips included such diverse missions as
building houses, working in schools, working with
community programs and working in homeless shelters.
The primary focus of SOUL may appear to be
service, but each trip incorporates an array of activities.
The four cornerstones of SOUL are faith, community,
service and transformation. The goal of the
trips is not only to serve others, but also to learn
more about local culture and social justice
issues. SOUL Staff Advisor Kami Ward
said, “I learned that the stereotype of homelessness
is just that, a stereotype. These
were some of the nicest … people I ever
met.”
The trips also lend themselves to personal
growth and faith development.
Sophomore Katie Klus, a student SOUL
participant, said, “I think we were the ones
who were truly transformed.”
Participants engage in group prayer and
reflection at the end of each workday.
“Oftentimes when we [reflected on] our
day,” said SOUL Council Member
Stephanie Marnocha, “there was just silence
because we were all so overcome by what
had happened during the day and how it
had affected us on a personal level.”
SOUL trips prove to be an eye-opening
experience for many participants, exposing
them to the poverty that exists in our nation today.
Marnocha said that she feels “aware now of how
prevalent poverty is in our country and how people
are taking steps to change that.”
An important lesson of SOUL is that hope still
exists even where there is great poverty and devastation.
“I’ve learned to always have faith and hope in
people and the future,” Klus said.
According to Ward, “Words cannot describe the
experience nor can they accurately project what we
saw there.” Many SOUL participants return with a
contributed by Kami Ward
(L-R) Steph Marnocha, Dan Streefland, Zak Barry, Katie
Klus, and Kami Ward get ready to serve the evening meal
to 100+ guests at the Holy Family Catholic Worker House.
renewed desire to serve others, both in the Winona
community and elsewhere.
SOUL depends largely on fundraising to keep the
cost of the trips affordable for students. Students and
faculty who are interested in learning more about the
program should contact Campus Ministry or a SOUL
Council member. For those interested in supporting
SOUL, the council will be hosting a spaghetti dinner
on Friday, April 25, and the Row, Ride, Run
Triathlon on Saturday, April 26, as fundraisers.
Students continue with flood relief efforts
BY ELLEN JORDAN
Staff Writer
Five months after the floodwaters
rushed through Winona, damage is still
present, and Saint Mary’s University
students are continuing to help with
relief efforts.
The harsh winter has slowed down
relief efforts, and any exterior work on
homes has not yet been done.
However, volunteers have made
improvements on the interior of homes
by hanging sheetrock, laying flooring
and painting.
Katie LaPlant, director of volunteer
services, has taken the lead in finding
opportunities for relief and recruiting
students. “Help is always needed,” said
LaPlant. “Some of these homes have
suffered major damage, and it will take
some time to get them back on their
feet.”
For now, SMU students have committed
to hanging sheetrock every other
Saturday. Specific weekdays have also
been designated to help people move
back into their homes.
Senior Jenny Pater helped with the
relief efforts on Feb. 2. “I was really
glad I was able to contribute,” said
Pater. “I have wanted to donate my
time all year, and I am glad that I was
finally able to be helpful to others.”
“Our Lasallian charism calls us to
lead ethical lives of service,” said
LaPlant. “There is no better way to live
out…what you learn in the classroom
than to participate in any kind of volunteer
activity. By doing this, you are
able to empower yourself as well as the
person whom you are helping.”
Each time an opportunity to help
arises, the entire student body is sent
an email stating how they can get
involved. Students who want to get
more information on any volunteer
work can contact LaPlant at kalaplan@smumn.edu.

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Feature: Lasallian Service February 29, 2008 9
Seniors forfeit job search to volunteer
BY ELLEN JORDAN
Cardinal Staff
As the year progresses and graduation
looms closer, some seniors are considering
long-term volunteering as they make postgraduation
plans.
Students from any major can choose to be
a volunteer. Service venues are plentiful,
including jobs such as teaching, tutoring,
coaching, organizing service projects, fundraising,
grantwriting and doing social work.
Volunteers work throughout the United
States, including major cities like Chicago, New
York, Tulsa, Memphis, Portland, San Francisco
and Los Angeles.
Senior Amy Kalina plans to pursue a longterm
volunteer commitment next year. “As I
get ready to graduate, I realize that there will
never be another time in my life when I will be
totally free of commitments and able to do
something different,” said Kalina. “As naive as
it may sound, I don’t just want to ‘enter’ the
real world; I want to try to change it.”
Graduate Sarah Jane Engle ’07 is currently
a Lasallian Volunteer, and was on campus last
week recruiting and informing students about
the program. The most rewarding part of the
experience for her has been “experiencing different
parts of our culture in the United States
while still preaching
and living the
Lasallian mission.”
Lasallian
Volunteers is a program
affiliated with
Saint Mary’s
University and often
attracts graduates.
Volunteers are comprised
of men and
women from the
United States who
directly serve the
poor while working
and living in community
with Lasallian
Christian Brothers
and other volunteers.
While most volunteers are not paid a salary,
many volunteers, depending on their program,
are given room, board, a small stipend, medical
insurance, college loan deferment and an
AmeriCorps education reward.
photo by Kristina Perkins
Sarah Jane Engle ’07 (left) shares her stories from volunteering with senior
Ashley Wendlandt. Engle met with various seniors to discuss future plans.
Look who’s talkin’ at SMU!
What does it mean to be a Lasallian student?
To be Lasallian is to make
sacrifices and to lead by example.
Jessica Mate
Freshman
To have a similar mind set to
Saint John Baptist de La Salle and
live your life by putting others
before yourself as he did.
Read Gleason
Sophomore
It means to place Christ Jesus at
the forefront of our lives, along
with growth in knowledge and
education.
Derek Wherley
Junior
Not only does the Lasallian mission
try to educate the mind, it
also tries to meet the needs of
the heart with Christian
teachings. Mary Moses
Senior

10 February 29, 2008 Feature: Lasallian Service www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Professor defines a Catholic Lasallian university
BY DANIELLE LARSON
Cardinal Staff
Catholic, Lasallian universities have
become more mainstream due to the
pulling forces of American higher education
to appear like every other university,
explains the “Lasallian
Assessment: Charism and the
University” report, written by Saint
Mary’s University history professor Dr.
Richard Tristano.
According to Tristano, the shift
toward mainstream is what is causing
Lasallian universities to lose their identity
and why many faculty, staff and
students cannot explain what it means
to be Lasallian. With that in mind,
Tristano devised the idea of writing the
report. The report was written with the
help of three other professors: Dr.
Mary Catherine Fox, professor of interdisciplinary
studies; Melissa Luedtke,
professor of education; and Sister Judy
Schaefer, professor and chair of theology.
Because Saint Mary’s faces this
same threat, the assessment states that
the professors felt it was their duty as
Lasallian educators to put together a
document with the goal of creating a
truly Lasallian university.
“Lasallian Assessment is a means of
integrating the Lasallian charism with
the purpose of an American Catholic
university through the evaluation of
Lasallian goals and objectives,” the
document states.
Tristano said the purpose of this
assessment was to define a Lasallian
university in a concrete and specific
way.
To do this, they compiled broad
goals of what a Lasallian university
should be. Each goal was then broken
down into more specific objectives that
define the goal. Tristano and the other
professors came up with examples
from prior experiences to express how
a Lasallian university could reach each
objective and obtain its goals.
SMU is one of seven Lasallian universities
in the United States. The
Lasallian Assessment was sent out to
the other six universities after it was
completed to help them develop their
Lasallian identities as well.
If SMU wants to be a truly
Lasallian university, said Tristano, “[it]
needs to have the will to gain the
knowledge on how to become more
Lasallian.”
The professors believe that by
enhancing the Lasallian identity, the
institution will become more appealing
to students and parents because its education
is based on these Lasallian values.
The Assessment took approximately
11 months to complete, from January
to November 2007.
A Lasallian university:
*Reflects its Catholic and university
identities.
*Reflects the charism of John Baptist
de La Salle and the Brothers of the
Christian Schools.
*Provides a holistic, values-based
education that integrates Catholic
thought and tradition with various
other traditions and cultures.
*Fosters relationships in community,
together and by association, with
particular attention to the relationship
between teacher and student.
*Develops an identity in students
rooted in faith and zeal.
*Responds to specific and changing
educational needs especially
focused on individual students.
*Measures its effectiveness by how it
addresses the religious, social, political,
and economic needs of those
less fortunate, especially the young.
Students go south to
make a difference
BY KARINA RAJTAR
Cardinal Staff
Spring break is coming up, and
while many Saint Mary’s University
students are planning exotic vacations
or anticipating a quiet week at home,
thirteen students are preparing to help
others.
Members of the Saint Mary’s
University campus chapter of Habitat
for Humanity will travel to Abilene,
Texas, to participate in a weeklong
Collegiate Challenge, a program sponsored
by Habitat for Humanity
International that allows high school
and college students to travel to other
parts of the country during school
breaks to help build houses. The program
aims at getting youth involved in
eliminating substandard housing while
allowing them to experience a new
community with new people.
The thirteen students and one staff
advisor will likely work on a number
of different tasks, which may include
tiling, painting, putting in appliances,
putting up siding and installing insulation.
They will also have a chance to
learn more about problems with poverty
and affordable housing while also
getting to know people they might not
otherwise get a chance to talk to.
Junior Bethany Kaufmann went on
last year’s trip to Greensboro, Ala., and
said she would do it again “in a heartbeat”
if she had the time to. She still
spends time with some of the people
she first got to know on the trip and is
glad she had the opportunity to go. “I
don’t think there’s anyone on the trip
that could say they had a bad time,”
Kaufmann said.
The group will drive about 20 hours
and spend a day sightseeing before
beginning work, and they will be back
in time for Easter weekend.

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Sports February 29, 2008 11
Sign-up begins for SMU Disc Golf Open
BY NICOLE L. DALITTO
Guest Writer
The Office of Outdoor Leadership
and Innova Disc Golf will sponsor a
disc golf tournament at Saint Mary’s
University on Saturday, April 5.
“The disc golf course has seen
amazing use by the Saint Mary’s community
as well as the Winona community
and the region,” said Davey
Warner, outdoor leadership coordinator.
“The disc golf open will provide a
chance for all of these people to come
together for a fun day to recreate and
compete while benefiting the course
and the new Outdoor Leadership program
at SMU.”
The tournament registration fee is
$15 for students from any institution
and $25 general admission. All proceeds
from the tournament will go to
the maintenance of The Woods disc
golf course and the Office of Outdoor
Leadership. Each participant will
receive a free Saint Mary’s customized
Innova Putt and Approach Disc.
According to Warner, individual
scores will determine first, second and
third place. First prize will receive an
Innova portable disc catcher, disc golf
carry bag and three discs, including a
driver, mid-range and putter. Second
prize will win an Innova carry bag and
the three discs, and third prize will be
the three discs.
Tee times will be determined by
order of registration and will be
announced at check-in. Check-in is
between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on April
5 at the Toner Student Center. To
receive the best tee time, participants
are encouraged to register early.
Professional Disc Golf Association
rules will apply. More information on
the rules is available at www.pdga.com
or www.smumn.edu/thewoods.
Disc golf was invented in 1970 and
is similar to traditional golf in some
respects. According to the PDGA,
opponents throw discs- than using balls
and clubs) to use the fewest strokes to
get to a hole. The hole is sometimes
referred to as the pole hole and is an
elevated metal basket placed a good
distance from the tee area.
The SMU community has been
interested in disc golf since the installment
of the 18 hole disc golf course,
The Woods. The course winds through
the bluffs surrounding the SMU campus
and includes challenging fairways
that both beginners and experts could
appreciate.
Registration forms will be available
in the next week in the Office of
Outdoor Leadership, located in the
lower level of Toner, or online at
www.smumn.edu/thewoods. For more
Disc Golf Open information contact
Davey Warner at
outdoorleadership@smumn.edu.
Santana to the Mets, Twins receive. . . who?
BY DAVID KRIEGER
Guest Columnist
The blockbuster trade between the Minnesota
Twins and New York Mets involving the best pitcher
on the planet, Johan Santana, was cleared on Feb. 2.
In exchange for their ace, the Twins received four
prospects from the Mets: outfielder Carlos Gomez
and pitchers Phil Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis
Guerra.
This is the first step, along with the inability of
the Twins to resign center fielder Torii Hunter, in
what appears to be the inevitable restructuring of the
Minnesota Twins. This transformation process has all
begun under new general manager Bill Smith.
Smith was anxious to get the deal done, saying, “I
think it dragged on long enough, and we all got to a
point where you want to go into spring training
knowing what you have,” Smith continued that, “The
other teams certainly want to do that. The Twins, our
manager and coaching staff ... I think everybody just
reached the point that this was the best deal we were
going to get.”
While it appeared to be clear that Santana would
be leaving (Santana’s new $137.5 million contract
over six years was the largest contract for a pitcher in
baseball history), Twins fans are still left to question
why the organization was not able to add proven
players rather than just prospects.
The reason for the trade with the Mets goes something
like this: After Torii Hunter left for the Angels
in late November, Santana made the decision to
waive his no trade clause. It was clear that the Twins
would have to make a long-term offer. Because the
Twins were unable to come to an agreement due to
Santana’s high monetary demands, he was soon on
the market. The trade talks, which began to surface
sometime in early December, originally involved the
two powerhouse clubs of the American League East:
the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.
The Twins were looking for a proven position
player and young major league experienced pitcher;
more specifically, they sought to acquire packages
with either Phillip Hughes and Melky Cabrera of the
Yankees or pitchers Jason Lester and Jacoby Ellsbury
of the Red Sox. Neither one of these deals panned
out because neither New York nor Boston was willing
to give up both a dominant pitcher and position
player. Seeing that neither New York nor Boston was
likely to obtain Santana, both seemingly dropped out
of the race.
Meanwhile, Santana was still looking to be dealt,
and the best available deal, in General Manager Bill
Smith’s eyes, seemed to be the one the prospect
heavy Mets proposed. The Twins were forced to
decide if they would roll with Santana for the year
and receive nothing for him after the season or take
the deal. They chose the latter.
Devout fans are deeply concerned about the
absence of Santana, considering the moves that the
rest of the AL central teams have made. The Detroit
Tigers may have the best lineup in baseball; however,
fans, too, frowned upon a little deal in 2003 that sent
A.J. Pierzysnki to the Giants for a couple of pitchers
few had never heard of…please rise Joe Nathan,
Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser.
Loyal fans of Twins territory, my advice is this:
before we hang Bill Smith by his trousers on the
mighty Paul Bunyan statue, let’s wait it out and see
what these new Twins can do. Keep in mind, Smith
inherited these problems and has made a couple of
key signings, including Delmon Young and Livan
Hernandez. Also, in a few years, our club will be
playing outdoors, bringing in new mone, and signing
our stars to long-term deals. In the words of the late
Kevin Garnett to Charles Barkley after going up 2-0
on the to-be-champion L.A. Lakers, “We commmmiiiiinnnnn!”
… only it may take a couple seasons.

12 February 29, 2008 Sports www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Sick and tired of steroid talk
BY ERIC LEAR
Sports Editor
Enough is enough. I want to be able to turn on
ESPN and hear baseball analysts talk about spring
training, not who they speculate is or is not on the
juice. The spring should be a time of hope for baseball.
Every team has a shot at winning a World
Series, even if they haven’t won it for a century.
Instead, it has turned into a circus about Roger
Clemens, Andy Pettitte, and steroid use.
Here is where perhaps my opinion differs from
the rest of the world. I don’t care if Clemens did or
did not take steroids. He would still be the best
pitcher of our era, if not in the history of the game,
regardless of what he has allegedly been shot up
with. I am in no way condoning use of illegal drugs
in sports. What I am condoning is giving a second
chance. Let them play in the league steroid-free and
see what they can do.
We are so quick to jump on a player even if we
have no evidence of them using. I always hear the
argument “look how much bigger he is now than
before.” Give me a break; these guys work out every
day, not to mention that when people get older, it is
almost inevitable that they will gain weight. Most of
us are not hot shot lawyers, or the judge and jury, so
let’s leave it up to them to decide.
With that said, if Clemens actually did take performance-enhancing
drugs, I will lose a great deal of
respect for him. There seems to be a large lack of
honesty in the sports world and now would be a great
time to turn it around. Take Pettitte for example, he
used illegal drugs and admitted it. He isn’t the person
that is taking the heat; in fact, it seems that the
media and the general public give him the benefit of
the doubt.
Most of this chaos comes from the media. Watch
Sportscenter on ESPN and see what they say about
baseball. I would be willing to wager that the majority
of the talk revolves around performance-enhancing
drugs.
Perhaps it’s about time they focus on the good in
baseball again.
Track/soccer complex to break ground
BY LAUREN ROTHERING
Cardinal Staff
With spring approaching, many
Saint Mary’s University students are
anticipating the return of warm
weather and green grass. This
spring, however, a new development
on campus is accompanying
more traditional signs of the season:
the construction of the new
track and field/soccer complex.
Construction is set to begin as
soon as ground conditions permit.
Managed by Glenn Rehbein
Companies, the complex has been
under development for months
and has now reached its fourthgeneration,
and most likely final,
master plan, according to Athletic
Director Nikki Fennern.
“Now we are into the nuts and
bolts of the project,” said Fennern.
Although the basic foundation
of the complex has remained the
same throughout the planning,
many minor details have had to
be adjusted, such as the orientation
of jumps and location of
fences, water and plumbing.
Construction is set to occur in two
phases. The first will include “all the
competitive amenities,” said
Fennern, while the second phase
will contain aspects such as spectator
bleachers and concession
areas.
The addition of the complex will
serve to bolster current Saint Mary’s
athletics, especially men’s and
women’s soccer, track and field,
and cross country. Although these
teams may be the more obvious
beneficiaries of the complex,
Fennern said that all the teams will
benefit. “It’s a great training facility,”
said Fennern.
The complex is not only for student
athletes, though. The addition
of an outdoor track and field/soccer
pitch will support many current
physical education classes, intramurals
and club tournaments on
campus.
While enhancing current athletic,
academic and club programs,
the complex will also affect the
future of Saint Mary’s. Fennern
believes this development will
attract more and better student
athletes to Saint Mary’s, especially
because of its location. With its
presence directly at the entrance
of campus, it will be the first thing
many prospective students will see
upon entering campus from Hwy.
14.
Fennern feels the complex will
“send the message” that athletics,
whether for athletes or athletic
supporters, are an important part
of this university’s community.
Coach Farren’s legacy left on the fairway
BY THERESA BREAULT
Cardinal Staff
With the upcoming golf season, the life and legacy
of the late Coach Tom Farren has been reflected
upon. It has been especially difficult for the Saint
Mary’s University men’s golf team to cope with the
loss of their coach, who died suddenly in November.
Although his death has not been felt on the fairway
yet, as the snow begins to melt and the team begins
their practice once more, questions on how the SMU
golf team will carry on in Farren’s absence.
“It’s been hard,” said sophomore golf team member
Rob Klein, “but we are doing our best to stay
together as a team.” Klein reported that the team
intends to carry on the traditions of golf that Farren
instilled.
Although they are still in the process of looking
for a new coach, Klein seemed ready for the new
season. “We are dedicating this next season to Coach
Farren,” he said. “We are going to continue his
legacy.”
Although Saint Mary’s will not choose a permanent
coach until the season next fall, senior captain
Jesse Polk seemed optimistic about the team carrying
on. “It will be a difficult transition, but I think we
will be okay.”
Like Klein, Polk seemed eager to continue on in
the ways that Coach Farren had started. As spring
approaches and the team prepares to hit the greens
once again, it will be with Coach Farren’s voice still
in their heads that they continue on into the next
season.

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BY MARIA SULLIVAN
Cardinal Staff
The sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota hosted the fourth annual Fireside, which for
the first time ever, held campus-wide auditions.
Fireside is an event that gives students the opportunity to showcase their
musical talents. It was organized this year by SAI seniors Brookly Heffernan and
Nicole Schroeder. These ladies, along with the help of the SAI sisters, the Phi
Mu Alpha brothers, Women’s Programming and Chartwells, worked extremely
hard to develop a relaxed, coffee-house environment. It was a nice experience,
and it was nice to see students who took part in Fireside performing an excellent
variety of songs from numerous genres.
Seniors Moreen Bosch and Lindsay Johnson were the emcees for the show.
Bosch and Johnson were very energetic and entertaining to watch. They always
had something new to talk about between each act.
The talent that was showcased in this year’s Fireside was very impressive.
Senior Daniel Karnick played a song on the piano that he wrote himself. It was a
beautiful performance that made me want to learn piano, so I could play just as
well. Junior Megan Harrington sang and played a song on the piano that she
wrote herself and it was dedicated to her boyfriend. The meaning behind the
song was sweet and well done.
Seniors Ryan Anderson and Jon Pace sang a song called “Minnesota Pride,”
which had them both playing guitars and Pace playing the harmonica. Everyone
in the audience knew that this act was going to be good, even before they started
singing, just by what they were wearing. Anderson and Pace walked out on stage
wearing overalls and hats with toothpicks in their mouths. It was a funny act, and
the audience seemed to enjoy it.
Bosch and senior Erin Hendricks sang a song called “Tell Him,” which was
funny because they did impressions of the well-known divas Celine Dion and
Barbara Streisand. They knew the diva mannerisms very well. This act closed up
the show, and I personally felt it was an excellent choice of song.
Junior Michael Fye, who was a part of this year’s Fireside, said, “As a whole
I thought it was a very strong show. I liked how SAI opened Fireside auditions
up to the whole campus. I thought the acts were very impressive.” Fye said that
he thought the act with seniors Nina Giunta, Kristina Perkins, Bosch, Rob
Brewer, Rick McCoy, and Neil Olstad performing the song “The Way I Am” was
one of the best in the show.
Senior SAI sister Mackenzie Sondalle said, “This year’s Fireside was a good
start for being the first year of opening auditions to the whole campus. It was a
good change to the atmosphere.” Sondalle felt that Fireside was a complete success.
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14 February 29, 2008 Arts & Entertainment www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Students to perform in 42nd annual Gaslight
BY BECKY NEWBY
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Auditions for Saint Mary’s University’s 42nd
annual Gaslight musical variety show were held Feb.
22 - 24 in the Toner Student Center basement.
Gaslight performances will be held in the dining
hall on Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday,
March 8 at 7 and 10 p.m. The show will be hosted by
the senior class of 2008 and will feature musical acts
in genres such as country, acoustic, heavy metal, rock
and pop, according to Lindsay Dickson, one of the
senior class officers,
“There were 55 students and 26 acts chosen to
perform this year,” said Dickson. “That is much more
than usual.” Gaslight 2007 featured 22 acts.
A panel of five seniors and one staff member
judged over 50 performances. Each audition was
scored in various categories from stage presence to
originality.
Since Gaslight is scheduled to be a two-hour
show, Dickson said the panel was forced to cut a lot
of quality acts.
Veteran Gaslight vocalist senior Moreen Bosch
said she was amazed by the number of people who
auditioned this year.
Bosch will be performing in five different acts,
including an original song written by senior Bryan
Atchison and an acoustic version of Britney Spears’
“Give Me More.”
“There were a lot of phenomenal girl singers who
auditioned this year,” said Bosch.
“Typically, many of the acts are fronted by men,”
said Dickson.
Junior Ali Fisch said she wanted to audition last
year, but couldn’t get anything together in time.
“There’s nothing like the high you get when you’re
on stage in front of a live audience, doing what you
love,” she said.
This year Fischer will be singing “I Can’t Stand
the Rain,” by Ann Peebles.
Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. The
proceeds will benefit the senior class to help with
costs for senior week activities and the senior class
gift.
photo by Kristina Perkins
Tim Hepner and Ryan Anderson entertain the
judges with their Blues Brothers rendition.
For further questions, contact Lindsay Dickson at
lrdick04@smumn.edu or Anna Skonieczny at
atskon04@smumn.edu.
‘Follies’ to take Winona community back in time
BY AMY KALINA
Managing Editor
The Winona Health Auxiliary will
present “Fabulous Fifties Follies,” a
musical variety show featuring local
singers, dancers and live music reminiscent
of the 1950s decade, March 6 -
8 to raise money toward the purchase
of a new dialysis machine for the
Winona Health Dialysis Department.
The benefit, which will be held at
the Winona State Performing Arts
Center, is a community-wide event and
an important tradition within the
Winona Health organization, said Sue
Degallier, Auxiliary member and cochair
of Follies. Held in Page Theatre
at Saint Mary’s University in the past,
Follies is a tradition close to the Saint
Mary’s community as well.
“Saint Mary’s students and faculty
in particular appreciate both the value
of the arts as well as the importance of
service to one’s community and helping
those in need,” said Chandu
Valluri, a professor in the business
department at Saint Mary’s as well as
the publicity chair for the event.
A “Casting Call” event was held
Feb. 18 as an opportunity for participants
from the Winona community to
meet the director as well as kick off
performer auditions and rehearsals.
Rehearsals began Feb. 19 at Watkins
Manor and will continue through the
performances in March. The Follies
organizers believe the event gives the
Winona community an opportunity to
join together in supporting an important
local cause.
“Any time a group joins together
with the common goal of helping others,
success is sure to follow,” said
Degallier. “Winonans have a rich history
of providing for those in their own
community, as evidenced in the recent
floods. Follies is another opportunity to
support Winona.”
Follies director Sherry Clarke has
worked with Christopher Alan
Productions Follies, an organization
dedicated to providing resources for
Follies fundraisers, for four years on an
interim basis, and has extensive performance
experience in song and theatre.
Christopher Alan Productions
works with organizations to put together
Follies fundraisers, providing a
director, a script, costumes, and music
to prepare local performers for the
show in less than three weeks. Winona
Health Auxiliary has worked with CAP
Follies in the past to create fun and
successful fundraisers benefiting local
health care.
“The Follies is unique in that it
comes along only every three years
rather than annually,” said Degallier.
“This year’s ’50s theme will give the
show a fun twist — pun intended —
and draw people of all ages.”
This year’s show will center on a
modern-day teenager who ventures
back in time to the 1950s. From Nat
King Cole to Elvis, “Fabulous Fifties
Follies” promises to take audience
members on a nostalgic journey down
memory lane, entertaining for the
entire family. The event marks the
Winona Health Auxiliary’s first Follies
performance since “Take Me Out to the
Follies” in 2005.
Tickets to the show are $12 and can
be purchased at Midtown Foods,
HyVee, and the Glady Miller Gift Shop
at Winona Health. Performances will
be held March 6 - 8 at 7:30 p.m. with
an additional March 8 show at 2 p.m.
Valluri encourages students to attend,
as the show offers a unique entertainment
option as well as provides an
opportunity for local college students
to help benefit the community at large.
“Winona Health serves the entire
local community,” said Valluri, who
said the benefit is an appropriate lead
into World Kidney Day, which is
observed March 13. “Follies unites students
with the people of Winona, both
supporting a common goal. Students
can show that the Winona community
means something to them.”

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Yah-hah! Second Page!
Improv show grows in popularity
BY ERIC LEAR
Sports Editor
Second Page, a student-run improv
comedy group, has grown in popularity
in recent years.
There was a bit of concern last
spring when, due to a scheduling conflict,
the group had to move their performances
to the Common Room,
located on the third floor of Saint
Mary’s Hall.
“We were concerned that it [the
location change] would turn off some
people from coming to the show,” said
Second Page President Katie Schares.
“We hoped people thought we were
funny enough to climb up three flights
of stairs.”
It turned out not to be a problem,
and the three shows set an attendance
record. In fact, seating began to be a
problem. “We loaded that place [the
BY NEIL LEIBUNDGUTH
Cardinal Staff
Mark Medoff’s “When
You Comin’ Back, Red
Ryder?” debuted Thursday
at the Valencia Art Center’s
Academy Theatre and will
run through Monday, March
2.
The play, set in New
Mexico in the late 1960s,
stars senior Matt Skjerven as
Teddy, a Vietnam veteran
who holds a diner hostage
with the help of his hippy
girlfriend Cheryl, played by
sophomore Ali Fisch.
Among the hostages are
Stephen, a graveyard shift
cook, played by Curtis
Kempton; Angel, a waitress,
played by Daniel Steub;
Lyle, a gas station attendant,
Common Room] with chairs, and people
were standing,” Schares said.
A larger buzz than normal seemed
to grow for the next set of performances.
“More people began showing up to
Wednesday night meetings,” said
Schares, who also noted that all are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
The group meets every Wednesday at
10 p.m. in the Common Room to work
on improv games and have a good
time.
This fall Second Page was back in
the Figliulio Recital Hall, which the
group used as their show title, “Back to
the Fig.” Schares spoke of the great
turnout for those three shows as well.
“Those were some of the best shows I
have been a part of,” Schares said.
Second Page members are considering
taking Second Page in a different
direction before this school year is
over. “We are entertaining the idea of
played by Andrew Winecke;
and Clark, played by Bill
Ronchak. Corey Ostroot and
Caitlin Murphy are cast as a
well-off couple named
Richard and Clarisse.
Director Gary
Diomandes said he chose to
direct this play for a number
of reasons. The 60s and 70s
era was included in this
year’s rotation of genres and
periods, and “When You
Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?”
“jumped to the top of [his]
list.”
“It is the first play that I
teach in Theatre
Appreciation, and every year
the students in that class
inquire as to why we do not
do a production of it,” said
Diomandes.
Diomandes likes how the
play examines the themes of
control and manipulation.
He also likes how it reflects
the 60s culture and how it
compares to our culture
today. Diomandes said he
grew up in a diner and knew
the same types of people as
the characters represented in
the play.
The stage manager for
the show is Sara St. Laurent.
working with some other on-campus
groups ... SMU will have to wait and
see,” Schares said.
“Basically we have been trying to
one-up ourselves each show,” Schares
said. “We have some great ideas for the
upcoming spring show.” The Second
Page cast for this spring said they are
anxiously awaiting the performances to
see if their popularity continues to
grow.
“Regardless of attendance, we are
going to put on a quality comedy
show,” Schares said, “but we know we
will have a great turnout.”
Schares encourages that audience
members come to more than one show
because “you never know what you
[will] get with improv comedy.”
The spring shows are scheduled for
Friday, March 28, at 7 and 10 p.m. and
Saturday, March 29, at 10 p.m.
‘Red Ryder’ hits the stage at Valéncia
Walt Claassen designed the
set and lighting, Matt
Clementz designed the
sound, and Alice Flo
designed the costumes.
The shows are Thursday
through Saturday and
Monday at 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets for the show are
$8 each or $6 for students
with their student ID.
photo by Kristina Perkins
‘The Vagina
Monologues’
evokes emotion
BY MARIA SULLIVAN
Staff Writer
Winona State University presented
the “The Vagina Monologues,” written
by Eve Ensler, on Feb. 22 and 23.
“The Vagina Monologues” is a
play featuring a number of monologues
of women telling their views
about the vagina through the lens of
sex, love, rape, menstruation, mutilation,
masturbation, or orgasm. Other
monologues focused on the variety of
names for the vagina and the vagina
simply as a physical aspect of the
female body. The main theme of this
play is that the vagina is a tool of
female empowerment and that women
need to learn to love it, and themselves.
The play was performed and directed
by students from WSU as part of a
local “V-day” campaign. According to
the program from the play, “V-day is a
global movement to end violence
against women and girls that raises
funds and awareness through benefit
productions of playwright/founder Eve
Ensler’s award winning play.”
The producers and performers did
an excellent job sending the message
about how the vagina is supposed to be
something that women are proud of,
not ashamed of. One monologue in
particular, called “Because He Liked to
Look at It,” told the story of a woman
who was ashamed of the way her vagina
looked, but her opinion changed
when she met a man who absolutely
loved looking at her pubic area. She
soon came to realize that it’s a beautiful
thing and became proud of it.
The monologues in this play are
very graphic and can be shocking. It is,
however, a play that everybody should
see. One can expect to experience a
bundle of emotions upon seeing this
play, from laughter to anger.
This year is the tenth anniversary
of “The Vagina Monologues.”

16 February 29, 2008 Extras www.smumn.edu/cardinal
BY ABBY ZIMMER
Copy Editor
As many students know, Dr. Joseph
Tadie has a unique teaching style, but what
most students don’t know is how he came
to adopt this style. Tadie, assistant professor
of philosophy, credits his style to Dr.
Jeff Highland, provost and vice president;
Dr. Jane Rodeheffer, professor of philosophy,
and Brother Finbar McMullen, FSC, a
retired Christian Brother. Each, in their
own unique way, has instilled in him the
preference for learning over teaching.
“Initially, I worry less about the memorization
of concepts than I do about engaging
students, wherever they happen to be
coming from,” said Tadie.
Tadie tries to avoid lecture and tries to
focus on group discussion or shared
inquiry.
“It can feel very frustrating at times in a
seminar setting. Some feel that there’s
apparently no point to any of it because
there’s no explicit disciplinary point of
view being defended, there’s no lecture to
memorize and spit back, so it can seem to
lack rigor,” said Tadie. “It’s not [like that]
for those who come to trust it, but that trust
takes time to build. By starting where students
are, I preference relevance over
rigor.”
While Dr. Highland pressed upon Tadie
the importance of learning over teaching
and Dr. Rodeheffer helped Tadie realize the
usefulness of shared inquiry over lecturing,
still Tadie’s biggest mentor at SMU has
been Brother Finbar.
Brother Finbar was a close mentor to
both Tadie and his good friend Chris Lunn
’91 during their undergraduate days. Tadie
says that Finbar was a good example of the
emphasis that the Brothers put on touching
hearts (learning) as a means toward teaching
minds. Tadie has a memory that
involves a tipi that Lunn designed, built,
and kept in the bluffs behind St. Yon’s Hall
while they were students.
After seeing Lunn’s tipi, Tadie recalls
Finbar telling Lunn, “If this is what you are
going to do (make tipis), then you should
do it with excellence.” Tadie elaborated, “I
think Finbar touched Lunn’s heart. Now, 20
years later, Lunn is kind of an ‘advisor’ to
the Crow, the Blackfeet, [and] the Dakota
people, and not just on tipi-related matters,
but also in many other areas of their material
culture, including quilling, tanning of
hides, beadwork, [and the] manufacturing
of other culturally-specific items. I see
Lunn as an exemplary life-long learner.”
Go online to www.smumn.edu/cardinal
for the remainder of this article, including
a “Tadie Timeline.”
Cardinal Spotlight:
Dr. Joseph Tadie
photo by Kristina Perkins
Gracin to grace SMU March 13
BY KAYLIN MARTIN
Cardinal Staff
Josh Gracin, a country music artist
who got his start as a fourth-place
finalist on the second season of
“American Idol,” will perform at Saint
Mary’s University on Thursday, March
13.
Gracin’s 2004 self-titled album has
sold over 750,000 copies and has produced
four top-five singles on the U.S.
Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart,
including his number one hit, “Nothin’
to Lose.”
This concert is a change from past
spring concerts hosted by the Student
Activities Committee. Previous concerts
have headlined bands such as
Three Days Grace, Motion City
Soundtrack and Cartel.
Gracin is bound to bring in a similar
size, but different type of crowd,
said Neil Olstad, one of three concert
chairs on the Student Activities
Committee.
“We wanted to change things up
and please a different fan base,” said
Olstad. “That’s why we looked into
other genres of music.”
Olstad and the other concert chairs
narrowed the field down to hip-hop and
country, choosing between
Atmosphere, a well-known hip-hop
group from the Twin Cities, or Josh
Gracin.
“The deciding factor, though, came
down to who was available to perform
on the date we wanted,” said Olstad.
In spite of the change, students at
Saint Mary’s seem to be just as excited
for a country artist.
“I don’t think people know how
many country music fans we have on
campus,” said senior Abby Rosenthal.
“It will be nice to have a concert that
appeals to a different group of students.”
Doors open for the concert at 7 p.m.
in the Saint Mary’s gymnasium. Saint
Mary’s students receive one free ticket
for the concert and can purchase additional
tickets for $10 each. Students
must present their ID when picking up
tickets at the SMU box office in Page
Theater.
Tickets are $10 for SMU faculty
and staff and $15 for the public.
More information about Josh
Gracin is available at his website:
www.joshgracin.com.