Many people are calling Superstorm Sandy one of the most damaging storms in history. The storm blasted the eastern seaboard last Monday, Oct. 29 with winds up to 94 miles per hour, leaving 7.5 million people without power and causing more than $20 billion in damages. Several states were declared emergency disaster areas, including New York.

Emily Voss (‘13), who is living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan this semester, spoke about what it was like to weather the storm.

“We were extremely lucky not to be severely affected by Hurricane Sandy,” Voss said. “We did not lose electricity or have issues with flooding or damage. It was extremely windy and rainy and we were forced to remain inside for several days but overall, I couldn’t have been in a safer place in the city during

the storm.” Much of Lower Manhattan was left

without power for the better part of five days. Residents finally got power back on Saturday, but there are still gas and power shortages in New York’s outer boroughs.

“The biggest difficulty has come in the days after the storm as the city is paralyzed with lack of transportation,” Voss said. “The subway was closed Sunday night and only [Thursday]

morning have they begun to open sections of it to the public.”

The hurricane has also left airports with delays and cancellations. Voss’s mother was preparing to visit her on Wednesday but found her flight cancelled and the system backlogged. Voss also avoided a potentially dangerous situation with her work when the

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J-term can be a lot of things for students: an opportunity to study abroad, the time to take the required first-year seminar or an off-campus internship.

However, many students take the month to experience an on-campus course. It can be a chance for students to stretch their imaginations and take a class they might not have otherwise taken.

This year, two visiting writers will teach two courses in the English department.

Jane Hamilton, an award-winning author whose novels appear regularly on bestseller lists, will teach the course “Adventures in Reading and Writing Fiction.”

Athena Kildegaard is a poet who has published three books and will be teaching “Creative Writing: Poetry & Fiction I.”

Hamilton looks forward to having a long stretch of time every day.

“I love the idea of a super intense three-week, write-until-you-drop event,” Hamilton said. “I love the intensity of the endeavor. That intensity is what writing requires, so it’s perfect for our purposes.”

The expansive, uninterrupted three-week J-term proves to be beneficial for many different classes.

“The format for January term is perfect for these type

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The “Holy Grail of American politics”

“When did change become the Holy Grail of American politics?” Associate Professor of Religion Guy Nave asked. “And what can the word possibly mean if every candidate from every political party is promising to bring it?”

This statement became the key issue in his lecture, “Clamoring for Change: Christianity as a Hindrance or an Aid to Social Change” given on Oct. 30.

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“What does change actually mean for people?” Nave asked. “What exactly is it that people are wanting when they are clamoring for change?”

This question is especially relevant today as both presidential candidates touted “big change” as slogans for their campaign platforms. Nave commented on how obscure this idea really is and how Americans cling to it in the current political environment.

“Within the current political landscape it’s hard to think of a more meaningless political watch-word than change, but change is exactly what people are demanding and

politicians are offering,” Nave said. “But what exactly is this change?”

While seemingly important now, these are questions that Nave has been asking for the past couple of years. Nave began his project two years ago while on his yearlong sabbatical. He spent time inside and outside of the United States talking to people, asking questions, and getting a feel for what change meant to the average person.

Last year he returned and taught a class with the same name as the lecture that he gave. All of this research and the class culminated in the lecture, but Nave said that he has many more questions than answers. Despite this, one thing was clear as he closed his argument.

“It seems that we are currently living in a time where the demand for change and the promise for change dominate much of the public rhetoric, both nationally and

internationally,” Nave said. “But what is it that all of us are doing, whether we are conservatives or liberals or whatever else we may be, that is the same.”

Through all of the questions and lack of certainty, Nave left listeners with one distinct statement:

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Meaning of change. Associate Professor of Religion Guy Nave explains the emptiness in the idea of “change” that today’s politicians, party platforms and the American people cling to in political discussion.

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reflected upon the fraternity’s involvement.“It’s a great way for our organization to give

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A Swastika-marked blade advances through the darkness, menacing a mother and her young son. To its left, the determined gaze of a woman holds strong as she brandishes a gun in her right hand and a hefty bundle of wheat on her left shoulder. Another woman, completely cloaked in red, proudly lifts her arm to command the legion of firearms behind her.

These are just a few images from “Propaganda of The Great Patriotic War,” a World War II exhibit from the Fine Arts Collection currently on display in Preus Library’s main floor gallery. The exhibit portrays pro-Soviet and anti-German propaganda created by the Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union.

“This year is an election year, which makes propaganda very prevalent,” Curator Clara Bergan (‘14) said. “It’s in our face all the time. Even though this [exhibit] is the Soviet Union, it shows people how it’s used in all sorts of contexts … It’s kind of cool to see it all across the board, not just in the 1940s, but today as well.”

Luther alum and Russian studies major Greg Siems (‘12) worked with Associate Professor and Department Head of Russian Studies Laurie Iudin-Nelson to translate the posters this

past spring. He spent over a month researching and revising his work in order to develop accurate translations of the patriotic Russian phrases.

“The purpose of propaganda is to

agitate, mobilize and move people to act,” Siems said. “It’s much more direct, it’s much more forceful … It has to be brief, concise, and convey the message quickly and in a way that’s

going to be understood easily by the population.”

Luther Professor Emeritus of History Richard Cole donated the posters to Luther’s Fine Arts Collection and

Galleries. He purchased them in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in 1975 during the 30th anniversary of “Victory Day,” a national holiday commemorating the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany.

“The battle between Germany and Russia was a huge land battle,” Cole said. “It went on for years, millions of people were killed. The magnitude of the war was enormous … In Russia, World War II is still very real to them.”

Certain sections of the exhibit

showcase parallels between Soviet and American war propaganda. Bergan placed several posters together to illustrate the mutual desire to protect the nations’ children and inspire women to contribute to war efforts.

“My favorite example is what we know as Rosie the Riveter,” Bergan said. “Howard Miller made the “We Can Do It!” poster and you see the same thing in these Russian propaganda posters; these women who may be homemakers on a regular day are taking up industry and agricultural positions.”

Other posters aim to unite citizens through anger and fear. One poster portrays Adolf Hitler as a rat-like creature crawling through the non-aggression pact he broke by invading the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941.

“These are universal themes,” Iudin-Nelson said. “You have to identify an enemy … It’s amazing how many people think we [Soviet Union and United States] were enemies in World War II.”

The idea of Soviet perspective is crucial to the exhibit. Those who contributed their efforts recognized that many Luther students have only been exposed to the American history of war involvement, so they used the exhibit as an attempt to widen the lens through which students view history.

“The Russians paid their debt to the war with lives,” Siems said. “Millions upon millions of Russians died in that war; it affected every family. That’s something that is kind of pushed to the side in the whole narrative of American history. We like to think that we were the saviors of the war … I think the posters at least offer a window into the Russian experience.”

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Exhibit of Russian WWII propaganda posters curated by Clara Bergan (‘14).

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“Motherland Is Calling!” Clara Bergan (‘14) observes the WWII propaganda posters.

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Headbands, sharp objects, plenty of sexual innuendo and an untimely fire alarm. These elements comprised the performance of Jonathan Burns, magician, comedian and contortionist, who packed Marty’s with laughter and kept the large majority of his audience even after the fire alarm interrupted the show.

“I’ve dealt with distractions before, but this was definitely the biggest time-gap,” Burns said. “I’m just glad everyone came back.”

The Pennsylvania-based performer, who was inspired by the likes of Steve Martin, Weird Al Yankovic and Peewee Herman, reflected on his beginnings to explain his diverse abilities.

“I was always a bendy and goofy kid, but now I just constantly push myself,” Burns said. “I studied other people endlessly until I came up with my own content.”

The style of comedy Burns brought was a balance of silly, stretchy and slightly creepy. With routines that featured his body, unsuspecting (female) audience members and the occasional velociraptor impression, the audience was never short on laughs.

“I like that I’m unique, that I make my own mark,” Burns said. “My goofy side comes out on stage, but it’s not like I’m going crazy in an Arby’s.”

Burns emphasized how his performance deviated from traditional stand-up, with the use of props as well as the audience.

“There’s a different kind of laughter that comes with using props and in-show commentary,” Burns said. “My goal is for a group experience, for the audience to be the show as well.”

Bringing his audience-centered performance to the SAC Spotlight stage, Burns weaved in and out of the audience with ease, never afraid to call out audience members and have them be a part of the show.

Hayley Ryan (‘15), had a unique show experience. Ryan was on-stage for roughly five minutes, during which Burns claimed to be performing a trick but only wanted Ryan’s cell phone number, and Burns made her a part of the entire show through various pick-up lines and lustful looks.

“It was great to be a part of the show,” Ryan said.

“To be the source of laughter and entertainment for everyone was really fun. I just wish people would show respect for performers and the time they share with the Luther community. Though the fire alarm was pulled, I appreciated the fact that the audience came back. It just shows that Burns had an engaging show and that students wanted to see the rest of his act.”

Anaal Nathrakh’s ninth full-length album, “Vanitas” sees the English black metal/grindcore duo doing what they have always done best — making blisteringly fast and heavy music that pins you in your chair and makes you forget to breathe entirely.

Dave Hunt, alias V.I.T.R.I.O.L., remains one of the most wildly talented vocalists in extreme metal. Changing without GLIÀFXOW\� �RU� ZDUQLQJ�� EHWZHHQ� GHHS�growls, inhuman shrieks and a throaty roar (his operatic, power metal-esque vocals see fewer appearances than in 2007’s “In the Constellation of the Black Widow”), it’s astounding that all the vocal tracks on the album were recorded by the same man.

Granted, that isn’t to say I’ve the slightest idea of what he’s singing. Occasional phrases leap out of the album’s fuzzy howl — a line from a chorus, a song title — but Hunt’s screams rarely stray from the realm of mostly unintelligible.

The rest of the album’s musicianship is excellent. Guitarist/drummer Mick Kenney turns in a great performance, from his delivery on the album’s demonic guitar leads to the impeccable punch of its programmed drums. The album’s production is similarly excellent. (VFKHZLQJ�WKH�WUDGLWLRQDO�ORZ�À�DHVWKHWLF�

of black metal, each element of the album’s sonic palette is clearly audible — from the snap and machine gun-like rattle of drums to the searing guitar leads, shrieking vocals and industrial glitches and stops.

This is not a pretty album, and is not an accessible one. While “In the Constellation of the Black Widow” had moments of melody amidst its apocalyptic carnage, “Vanitas” sounds like hell, complete with the shrieks of tortured souls and gnashing of power chords. While the closing solo of “In Coelo Quies, Tout Finis Ici Bas” offers a minute-long, Floyd-esque mid-album respite from the chaos, the next track takes you by the throat and pins you back against the wall.

Pick an album. “Vanitas” is louder, faster and heavier. And it is incredible.

Recommended Cuts: “Forging Towards the Sunset, Of Fire and F****** Pigs,” “In Coelo Quies,” “Tout Finis Ici Bas.”

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November 8, 20126 FeaturesLuther student Rich Holton (‘14) talks about his experiences teaching

Ugandan children about baseball, living in a house without a door and

discovering the often disregarded merits of a Polaroid camera.

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It’s the second week of No Shave November, and our noble contestants are getting scruffy. However, even with the stress LQYROYHG�LQ�JURZLQJ�D�TXDOLW\�EHDUG��WKH\�VWLOO�ÀQG�WLPH�IRU�IXQ�activities like frolicking and playing snazzy holiday tunes on the piano. Regardless of who wins, these guys are all champs.

Sam Raiche (‘15)

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He stroked the keys alternately with his cheeks.“It’s at the scruffy stage, which for me is the good-looking

stage,” Raiche said. “But pretty soon it will start to be longer than it is thick, and that is when it starts to be pretty gross.”

It might get gross, but Raiche should have no trouble keeping his friends around with his musical prowess and friendly attitude. Even after I reminded him several times that he is in a competition, he remained one of the calmest men in the history of No Shave November. The most riled up I could get Raiche was when I asked him about his past summer.

“I grew it out so that it got full,” Raiche said. “Not like full-full, but kind of full...and luscious. It was really hot, but it was just a great-looking beard.”

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like the perfect example...you just gotta try and hope something grows. Life is a garden, dig it.”

Joel Barkel (‘13)

When I asked to meet him for a No Shave November update this week, Joel Barkel (‘13) refused to meet me at any place other than the prairie by Baker Village. I tentatively agreed and found him weaving through WKH�ÁRZLQJ�WRZHUV�RI�JROGHQ�grass, sporting the thickest ÁDQQHO�VKLUW�,�KDYH�HYHU�ODLG�

eyes upon. He informed me that he has been roaming through different parts of the Decorah wild since we last spoke.

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These tactics are certainly working; Barkel’s beard was the

fullest I had ever seen it.“It feels a little more full on the side where it usually does

not grow,” Barkel said. “Maybe I was kidding myself when ,�VDLG�WKDW�,�KDG�D�IDXOW���3HUKDSV�WKLV�ZLOO�EH�WKH�PRQWK�RI�P\�redemption.”

As the sun set behind him, the hue of Barkel’s beard exactly matched the golden shine of the long grass that pierced the sky surrounding us. His regal silhouette was one of hope.

Phil Hanson (‘16)

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Traveling abroad unaccompanied is not an adventure for the faint of heart.

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interested me,” Holton said. “It stayed in the back of my mind.”

Roused by the clip, Holton decided to plan a trip to Uganda on his own, without the help of an organization.

“I contacted the owner of an orphanage online and [made] plans to stay with him and work on his farm in

the morning while teaching Ugandan schoolchildren about baseball in the afternoon,” Holton said. “I wouldn’t recommend [going alone to a foreign country], but it worked out fine for me.”

Compared to his home in the United States, Holton’s living situation was a drastic change. He lived in a concrete building without the comforts of electricity and running water – or even a door. What stood out most to him, however, was not his altered living conditions, but the positivity and resilience of the children who lived there.

“They had nothing, but were so happy and engaging,” Holton said. “They were very curious about Western culture.”

Holton said that the kids he worked with had interesting reactions to some of the items he brought along.

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I asked the kids which camera was better, the answer was far and away WKH� 3RODURLG� FDPHUD�� EHFDXVH� LW� JDYH�the pictures to them right away. The different settings and technology of the digital camera didn’t make it more appealing. Instant results were what made them the happiest.”

Despite the difficult living conditions, Holton wants to return sometime in the future.

“While I was there, it was really hard to imagine ever returning, but it has changed my entire view of the world,” said Holton. “I can’t go back to the way I saw things before.”

For those who want to help the situation in Africa, Holton gives this advice:

“The best way to understand the situation over there is to travel and see LW� IRU� \RXUVHOI�µ� +ROWRQ� VDLG�� ´3HRSOH�need to see things over there to fully understand how to help the African community.”

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For the love of the game. Rich Holton (‘14) said that his time in Uganda teaching children about baseball “changed [his] entire view of the world.”

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Brita MooreStaff Writer

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Luther professors spend their occasional sabbaticals away from their classrooms; however, the year off is no EUHDN� IRU� WKHLU� PLQGV��$VVRFLDWH� 3URIHVVRU� RI� 3K\VLFV�7RGG� 3HGODU� LV� ´WKLQNLQJ� VPDOOµ� LQ� 5LFKODQG�� :DVK���researching subatomic particles.

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and during the summers, albeit at a slower pace than right now in Richland.

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It also keeps him involved in the direction physics research is going today.

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time to both teaching and learning.“The enrichment of both doing classroom teaching

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fullest I had ever seen it.“It feels a little more full on the side where it usually does

not grow,” Barkel said. “Maybe I was kidding myself when ,�VDLG�WKDW�,�KDG�D�IDXOW���3HUKDSV�WKLV�ZLOO�EH�WKH�PRQWK�RI�P\�redemption.”

As the sun set behind him, the hue of Barkel’s beard exactly matched the golden shine of the long grass that pierced the sky surrounding us. His regal silhouette was one of hope.

Phil Hanson (‘16)

Everyone is rooting IRU�3KLO�+DQVRQ� �¶���� WR�show what he’s got this November. The fact of the matter is, however, is that he might not get a full and dark beard.

“I’m starting to notice that I am getting some whiskers on my chin and

upper lip,” Hanson said. “There is some stuff on my side burns extending down and a little bit on my lower jaw line.”

Hanson explained these patterns to me like one who has been looking in the mirror pretty often lately. He seemed to know more about his beard than the other two contestants combined. Following his much desired description, we both got a little choked up as he let out a delicate whisper: “But for the most part, the stuff on my cheeks and jaw is too light to see.”

Hanson might be experiencing a quivery start, but it is important to remember that we are only a week into our challenge. He has not lost all hope.

“One or two people have noticed and are all like, ‘Hey, you didn’t shave.’” Hanson said. “But I’m just like, ‘Haters gonna hate.’ I am who I am, and that includes the hair on my face. So if people don’t like it they can just deal.”<RX�JR��3KLO���<RX�JR�������

No Shave November: The competition grows fierce

A home run – away from home

Rich Holton (‘14)

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studying interactions between quarks in Richland, Wash.

Professors on Sabbatical:

Big ideas, tiny quarks

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After months of political advertisements, lectures on whom I should vote for and why I need to vote, I did not vote and I am happy about it. I mean, as happy as I can be with the choices presented to me.

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superstorm hit.“We were actually supposed to be

traveling to New Jersey for a large [photo] shoot on Monday and Tuesday but thankfully it was cancelled at the last minute because that was where a lot of damage occurred,” Voss said.

Paul Esker (‘14) ia interning in Washington, D.C. this semester and recalled his Superstorm Sandy experience as mildly uneventful.

“Our building didn’t lose power or anything,” Esker said. “We got work off for two days, so we just kind of camped out in our apartment.”

Esker is among the lucky few who were largely unaffected by the storm. The federal government shut down and the subway and most businesses closed, leaving the city seemingly desolate.

“There wasn’t that much damage in our area,” Esker said. “If you walk through the streets in our neighborhood now you probably wouldn’t be able to tell that a hurricane passed through.”

As uneventful as Esker’s storm encounter was, he is thankful that he wasn’t affected as badly as many others were. For those affected, the recovery back to normality will be a long one.

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of ‘visiting writers’ studio classes, and both these [English] courses will provide an excellent opportunity for creative writers at Luther,” Professor of English and Department Head Nancy Barry said.

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be] high-impact learning moments,” Professor of Africana Studies and Department Head Novian Whitsitt said. “Students will appreciate the day-to-day intellectual building that occurs.”

In addition to the 185-level course, “Free at Last: The Global Anti-Apartheid Movement,” the Africana Studies Department is offering an upper-level course entitled “Victim or Villain: Crisis in Africa” which will provide upper-class students “with an opportunity to examine contemporary problems posing threats to political and social stability in a number of African nations,” Whitsitt said.

Those with a biology major can look for two courses —”Animal Behavior” and “Human Dissection”— that enable them “to pursue concentrated study in two areas that are of interest to many people,” Professor of Biology and Department Head Tex Sordahl (‘73)

said.Additionally, the Biology Department

will be offering “Biology of Cancer,” a 100-level course that will “enable non-science majors to take a Natural World

course on a topic that is likewise of interest,” Sordahl said.

Hamilton shares the sentiments of most professors in saying that the ideal student for her J-term is engaged

and ready to pursue something that is perhaps out of the ordinary.

“I’m looking for anyone … who has something to say, the student who wants to explore the craft,” Hamilton said.

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CorrectionThe Nov. 1 issue of Chips listed Oketekyie Dakwa-Agyekum (‘13) as Diveristy Council President in the article titled “Board of Regents reveals sources of revenue.” Dakwa-Agyekum actually sits on the Regents Board as a Senior Class Representative from Student Senate.

NORSESPOTLIGHT

ATHLETE

Lauren Mordini (‘16)

Major: Environmental Studies

Hometown: Wheaton, Ill.

Sport: Cross country

Norse Accomplishments:IIAC Runner of the Week

Why I chose to run at Luther: I absolutely love the team atmosphere, the coaches are amazing and Luther has a good academic reputation.

Favorite cross country memory: The conference meet. Having the whole team run in the same race was an amazing feeling of team unity and the support of the fans was incredible. There is no better feeling than running as a Norse!

Pre-competition ritual:For every race I wear the same pair of socks (clean of course!), eat the same breakfast and listen to my pump-up playlist on my iPod before I run.

If I could have any superpower it would be: I would want to be able to control my height (maybe surpassing five feet...)

Favorite breakfast cereal:Honey Nut Cheerios

Swimmers set records

Nine Norse named NFCA Scholar Athletes

Margaret YappStaff Writer

Sports InformationLuther College

November 8, 2012 11Sports

Women edge past Whitewater, relay team sets pool record.

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LUTHER! LUTHER! LUTHER! The men’s team gathers to show spirit during Saturday’s meet against UW-Whitewater.

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Poise. Katie Storey (‘15) stands poised and ready to swim.Casey DeLima/Chips

For the past 12 years Head Coach Lance Huber has helped

Luther College swimming and diving to become a dominating

force in the NCAA Division III swimming world. On Saturday,

Nov. 3 both teams competed against UW-Whitewater, one of

their hardest dual competitions every season.

“This is the only dual meet we ever lose consistently,” swimmer

Lisbet Finseth (‘13) said. “It has been like this for a while. They

bring it, and it makes for a very fast meet.”

The first event of the meet was the 400 medley relay, led by

Luther’s Clare Slagel (‘16), who set a new school record in the

100 backstroke and achieved an NCAA III B-Cut with a final

time of :57.96. On the relay with Slagel were Sam Kuipers (‘16),

Lexi Scharmer (‘16) and Laura Boran (‘16). Together they won

the event and set a new pool record with a final time of 4:02.91.

“The women’s 400 medley relay was a shocker for everybody,”

Huber said. “To go a 4:02 puts them at top sixteen in the nation.”

Last year UW-Whitewater’s women dominated Luther by over

50 points, but the tables were turned slightly this year with a

Luther win of 123-120. The men were not quite as successful,

losing with a final score of 77-143.

“We had some really fast swims on the women’s side,” Huber

said. “I think that the women will feed off of that and it will

be motivation for them to keep working hard. On the guys’

side, they did swim hard and I think they are now more in the

mindset that they need to keep working on the smaller details:

streamlines, turns, starts, etc., because everything in between

looked great.”

Other Luther highlights include diver Zoe Johnson (‘16)

achieving an NCAA III qualifying mark for 11 dives with a point

total of 395.45, giving her a very good chance at competing at

the national level at the end of this season. Slagel was a multiple

first-place finisher in the 200 freestyle (1:58.26) and the 100

backstroke (58.18).

Other first-place finishers were Erin Connolly (‘14) in the

50 freestyle (25.91), Scharmer (‘16) in the 100 fly (1:01.38),

Elizabeth Reed (‘15) in the 500 freestyle (5:22.61) and Zack

Kuntz (‘13) in the 100 freestyle (50.51).

“This meet bodes very well for the rest of the season,” swimmer

Katie Storey (‘15) said. “Everyone is tired and we have only

been practicing for a month. If this is where we are this early in

the season, I am extremely excited to see where we will be by

Liberal Arts Championships.”Nine members of the 2012 Luther College softball team have

been named National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar Athletes. The award is released annually by the NFCA the end of October.

To achieve this honor, a student-athlete must have obtained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above on a 4.0 scale, at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year.

The 2012 NFCA Scholar Athletes are Mallory Broderick (‘12), Paige (Comentino) Seibert (‘12), Kelsey (Kittleson) Millonig (‘12), Shari Huber (‘13), Elisa Smith (‘13), Kelsey Bies (‘14), Becca Girvan (‘14), Kayla Hatting (‘13) and Kelsey Rose (‘15).

The 2012 campaign was another outstanding season for the Norse softball team. For the third time in as many years, Luther qualified for the NCAA III National Championships. The Norse finished fifth at the national tournament, completing the year with a record of 41-9 that included a 15-1 mark in the Iowa Conference and a seventh league title. Luther’s 41 wins marked the third consecutive seasons it has tallied 40-plus victories and capped off the best four-year record in school history of 159-33.

Last May, the women’s basketball team trekked across the globe to extend their hearts and talents to children in South Africa.

The team thinks that their 10-day service trip has helped to bring them closer.

“It was a life-changing experience; we saw a whole different world,” Rachel Stenhaug (‘14) said. “We are definitely closer to everyone and it was great to get to know who you are playing with.”

Through Hoops for Hope, the team hosted clinics at orphanages that taught kids to play basketball and also donated a set of uniforms.

The team takes an international trip every four years because many are unable to travel abroad during the season.

“It is so much more than a game,” Head Coach Amanda Bailey said. “Basketball is more than just wins and losses.”

The Norse have lofty goals for the 2012-2013 season. After two strong scrimmages, the team feels positive about improving upon last year’s 6-19 record.

Bailey enters her second year as head coach and is confident in the team’s potential.

“We have a strong core of returners and a great group of freshman,” Bailey said. “We have a deep bench.”

Scrimmages last week gave the women a chance to work through their nerves, play against someone other than themselves and show off their hard work

during preseason. “I thought we had much improved

our intensity level in Friday’s scrimmage [against St. Mary’s],” guard Brenna Gibbons (‘13) said. “They were a bigger team with a lot more size in their posts, which is a good challenge for us because we

will see a lot of that this season.” Although the team may lack height,

Luther plans to use their speed to their advantage on the court. The women hope to play a quicker tempo helped by their strong set of guards.

“We’re small but quick,” Bailey said. The team continues to emphasize

defensive strategies while continuing to run a “read and react” offense.

After a disappointing finish last year, leading scorers Taylor Johnson (‘14) and Nellie Nelson (‘13) return to help the team stay competitive in the conference.

The team adds 10 new players to their 20-member roster, including nine first-years and one transfer student.

“Although we have a lot returners, we have a completely new team,” Bailey said.

A young team isn’t the only thing new to Luther’s program. The program added new assistant and JV coaches to their staff, bringing new identity to the court.

“The combination of leaders has created a different atmosphere in a good way,” Gibbons said. “It makes players excited.”

The team is looking to make the IIAC Conference tournament this year after being absent from it last year.

“We are not only looking to make the conference tournament, but to be competitive in it,” Gibbons said.

The women are also looking to improve their number of home game wins.

“We want to do a better job of defending the home court and make the Regents Center an intimidating place to play,” Gibbons said.

November 8, 201212 SportsHoops for hopeJayne Cole

Staff Writer

“Basketball is more than just wins and losses.”

-Coach Amanda Bailey

Women’s basketball team spreads hope and talent abroad.

Upcoming schedule: -Nov. 10 @ Grinnell 1 p.m.

Recent scores: -Nov. 3 vs. UW-Whitewater L 77-143

Weekly StandingsFootball

Coe Central Buena Vista Simpson Wartburg Dubuque Loras Luther

IIAC6-04-24-23-33-33-31-50-6

9-05-44-55-45-43-51-70-9

Overall

Recent scores:-Nov. 3 vs. Coe L 7-35

Upcoming schedule:-Nov. 10 @ Simpson 3:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

LorasWartburgDubuqueCentralSimpsonLutherCoeBuena Vista

IIAC Overall7-0-06-1-04-2-13-2-22-5-02-5-01-5-11-6-0

17-4-012-4-311-7-212-6-29-9-07-10-17-9-210-8-1

Volleyball

WartburgCoeLorasDubuqueLutherCentralSimpsonBuena Vista

IIAC Overall7-06-15-24-33-42-51-60-7

32-520-1317-1815-2015-179-2012-226-26

Recent scores:-Nov. 1 vs. Wartburg �,,$&�6HPLÀQDOV� L 1-3

LorasLutherSimpsonCoe

IIAC1-00-00-00-1

Overall1-01-10-00-2

Men’s SoccerIIAC Overall

Loras DubuqueLutherWartburgSimpsonCentralCoeBuena Vista

7-0-05-2-04-3-03-3-13-3-13-4-02-5-00-7-0

19-1-111-6-110-5-37-9-213-8-18-10-35-12-15-11-1

Women’s Swimming/Diving

LorasLutherSimpsonCoe

IIAC1-00-00-00-1

Overall1-02-00-00-2

Upcoming schedule: -Nov. 10 @ Grinnell 1 p.m.

Recent scores: -Nov. 3 vs. UW-Whitewater W 123-120

Men’s Swimming/Diving

Spreading smiles. Rachel Stenhaug (‘14), Brooke Johnson (‘14) and Katie Bjerke (‘15) helped teach a basketball clinic for children in Johannesburg.

Photo courtesy of Rachel Stenhaug

Spreading some Luther love. Libby Kropp (‘14), Rachel Stenhaug (‘14) and Katie Etter (‘12) spent time with children in a Cape Town orphanage.

Photo courtesy of Rachel Stenhaug

Last May, the women’s basketball team trekked across the globe to extend their hearts and talents to children in South Africa.

The team thinks that their 10-day service trip has helped to bring them closer.

“It was a life-changing experience; we saw a whole different world,” Rachel Stenhaug (‘14) said. “We are definitely closer to everyone and it was great to get to know who you are playing with.”

Through Hoops for Hope, the team hosted clinics at orphanages that taught kids to play basketball and also donated a set of uniforms.

The team takes an international trip every four years because many are unable to travel abroad during the season.

“It is so much more than a game,” Head Coach Amanda Bailey said. “Basketball is more than just wins and losses.”

The Norse have lofty goals for the 2012-2013 season. After two strong scrimmages, the team feels positive about improving upon last year’s 6-19 record.

Bailey enters her second year as head coach and is confident in the team’s potential.

“We have a strong core of returners and a great group of freshman,” Bailey said. “We have a deep bench.”

Scrimmages last week gave the women a chance to work through their nerves, play against someone other than themselves and show off their hard work

during preseason. “I thought we had much improved

our intensity level in Friday’s scrimmage [against St. Mary’s],” guard Brenna Gibbons (‘13) said. “They were a bigger team with a lot more size in their posts, which is a good challenge for us because we

will see a lot of that this season.” Although the team may lack height,

Luther plans to use their speed to their advantage on the court. The women hope to play a quicker tempo helped by their strong set of guards.

“We’re small but quick,” Bailey said. The team continues to emphasize

defensive strategies while continuing to run a “read and react” offense.

After a disappointing finish last year, leading scorers Taylor Johnson (‘14) and Nellie Nelson (‘13) return to help the team stay competitive in the conference.

The team adds 10 new players to their 20-member roster, including nine first-years and one transfer student.

“Although we have a lot returners, we have a completely new team,” Bailey said.

A young team isn’t the only thing new to Luther’s program. The program added new assistant and JV coaches to their staff, bringing new identity to the court.

“The combination of leaders has created a different atmosphere in a good way,” Gibbons said. “It makes players excited.”

The team is looking to make the IIAC Conference tournament this year after being absent from it last year.

“We are not only looking to make the conference tournament, but to be competitive in it,” Gibbons said.

The women are also looking to improve their number of home game wins.

“We want to do a better job of defending the home court and make the Regents Center an intimidating place to play,” Gibbons said.

November 8, 201212 Sports

Hoops for hope

Jayne ColeStaff Writer

“Basketball is more than just wins and losses.”

-Coach Amanda Bailey

Women’s basketball team spreads hope and talent abroad.

Upcoming schedule: -Nov. 10 @ Grinnell 1 p.m.

Recent scores: -Nov. 3 vs. UW-Whitewater L 77-143

Weekly StandingsFootball

Coe Central Buena Vista Simpson Wartburg Dubuque Loras Luther

IIAC6-04-24-23-33-33-31-50-6

9-05-44-55-45-43-51-70-9

Overall

Recent scores:-Nov. 3 vs. Coe L 7-35

Upcoming schedule:-Nov. 10 @ Simpson 3:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

LorasWartburgDubuqueCentralSimpsonLutherCoeBuena Vista

IIAC Overall7-0-06-1-04-2-13-2-22-5-02-5-01-5-11-6-0

17-4-012-4-311-7-212-6-29-9-07-10-17-9-210-8-1

Volleyball

WartburgCoeLorasDubuqueLutherCentralSimpsonBuena Vista

IIAC Overall7-06-15-24-33-42-51-60-7

32-520-1317-1815-2015-179-2012-226-26

Recent scores:-Nov. 1 vs. Wartburg �,,$&�6HPLÀQDOV� L 1-3

LorasLutherSimpsonCoe

IIAC1-00-00-00-1

Overall1-01-10-00-2

Men’s SoccerIIAC Overall

Loras DubuqueLutherWartburgSimpsonCentralCoeBuena Vista

7-0-05-2-04-3-03-3-13-3-13-4-02-5-00-7-0

19-1-111-6-110-5-37-9-213-8-18-10-35-12-15-11-1

Women’s Swimming/Diving

LorasLutherSimpsonCoe

IIAC1-00-00-00-1

Overall1-02-00-00-2

Upcoming schedule: -Nov. 10 @ Grinnell 1 p.m.

Recent scores: -Nov. 3 vs. UW-Whitewater W 123-120

Men’s Swimming/Diving

Spreading smiles. Rachel Stenhaug (‘14), Brooke Johnson (‘14) and Katie Bjerke (‘15) helped teach a basketball clinic for children in Johannesburg.

Photo courtesy of Rachel Stenhaug

Spreading some Luther love. Libby Kropp (‘14), Rachel Stenhaug (‘14) and Katie Etter (‘12) spent time with children in a Cape Town orphanage.

Photo courtesy of Rachel Stenhaug