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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.
www.smumn.edu/cardinal Arts & Entertainment February 29, 2008 13 New talent joins Don’t miss out... Get signed up for summer online classes! Fireside line-up Registration begins March 17th! 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. Your place, Your time. Take a summer class online from Minnesota State University, Mankato It’s easy – only 4 steps to find the class that’s perfect for you! 1. Visit www.mnsu.edu 2. Click on “Class Schedule” (under quick links) 3. Semester: Summer 2008 4. Campus: Online and ITV courses Students not currently admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato may be eligible to take 16 undergraduate credits with the Extended Learning Permission to Register and 12 graduate credits as a non-degree seeking student through the College of Graduate Studies. For more information on online courses or admission procedures: www.mnsu.edu/ext/ Contact us, e-mail: ext@mnsu.edu / 800-722-0544 ext 9 (V) / 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) A member of the Minnesota Colleges and Universities Systems. Minnesota State Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.
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