SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

N O RT H C E N T R A L U N I V E R S I T Y

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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The dynamic NCU student community engages the culture and entertainment of the Cities

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The New Abbreviation, 4

Trim, rinse and repeat, 6

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Kayla Grell

A New Kind of Social Media: Northcentral.me

By REBEKAH JACOBSON At seventeen years old, Im entering North Central with two years of college behind me I am an advocate for awakening my generation to their potential to change the world Through glimpses of His plan, Ive seen pieces of the story that God is fitting together in my life. Camden McAfee, junior media communications major This is the substance Northcentral.me, the new social media hub for North Central, resonates. The site includes profiles where students, alumni, staff, and faculty can share their stories, post a profile picture, and link to their Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail accounts. Northcentral.me defines its purpose as helping past, present, and future members of the NCU Community connect with each other, and with whats happening at North Central University. The formation of Northcentral.me occurred during the span of one month this past summer. The only real development it needed was the creation of profiles, since it pulls in feeds from Facebook. The speed of the process thus caused the site to launch in beta on August 1. Since then, the only real advertisement done was at General Council and Fine Arts Festival in Phoenix, AZ. However, despite the lack of publicity, Northcentral. me has received a high amount of traffic from all across the user board. Approximately 120 people have created profiles, and there have been 1,000 visits in the past 30 days. Also, the average user spends five minutes on the website. These are relatively high statistics for any website, according to Associate Director of Enrollment Marketing Ryan Decker. The social media mash-up page is currently composed of 54 percent students, 21 percent alumni, and 25 percent faculty & staff. The only problem with this statistic is that alumni and faculty & staff can overlap, since several graduated students have started careers with North Central. Decker is excited to see so many students already involved with the hub. He emphasized that the site is not another Facebook or Twitter, though. He compares it to a menu, as far as it being one place where all the choices are. Its a spot where you can find whatever it is thats North Central in a way thats already convenient to what youre doing, Decker said. Its not another place for us to put something new. In its growth, the website already has plans to install new features. Decker described the installation of a badge icon, where alumni and current students could represent their major, floor, and organizations they were involved with. We want to connect people with the history and legacy of North Central, Decker said. A lot of the future updates, however, will depend on the feedback the website receives. Northcentral. me is meant to be shaped by its users and what they want, which is what makes the site so unique and personalized. I think its neat to hear how students got here and read a snapshot of their testimony, said junior media communications major Amy Lambert. In the future, itd be neat to have Youtube added on or different blogs. Just different blank links connected to it would be nice. Northcentral.me is a simple website that connects members to all the places where the content is already. It wont fill up your newsfeed with the latest gossip about Tiger Woods, or a friends photo album with 300+ pictures from their trip to Hawaii. It is a website that will evolve into something that strives to unite the entire North Central community in its past 80 years together.

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Toes in New Water
By KELSEY MARRIN Its that time of the year again. School has started, and North Central has brought in new kids on the block: freshmen. These incoming students come from all over the United States. Some come from the surrounding areas, while others find themselves trekking to Minneapolis from states such as Iowa, Nebraska or California. For most of the out-of-state freshmen there arent many fears with being in a new environment. They have an excitement for new adventures and exploring that come with being in a different part of the country. Freshman intercultural studies major Oriana Henderson from Los Angeles, CA has found time to explore Minneapolis in her first few weeks in Minneapolis. Thus far, her favorite place is the Stone Arch Bridge along the Mississippi River. Its amazing to see that the students arent only excited to see what the Twin Cities has to offer them, but what they have to offer the Twin Cities, Henderson said. However, with being far away from home there are also hard times that come along. Almost all out-of-state freshmen have the same advice for their fellow outof-state classmates. Making sure to get connected with other people on campus and getting involved with different activities will help people get through some of the big changes, said freshman intercultural studies major Scott Moore, from South Sioux City, NE. The school year is still at its prime, and as time continues North Centrals new kids on the block have the opportunity to keep finding new adventures in Minneapolis. New loves in a new city have yet to be discovered.

Kayla Grell

Carlson Hall laundry room has now been moved to the third floor and renovated too. Five west sophomore boys youth ministry major Dave Ritter and business administration major Gyles Uhlenhopp enjoy the new changes to the restrooms on their floor. I feel like I am taking a shower in the white house, said Uhlenhopp. Since the laundry room is now on the third floor of Carlson Hall, Ritter misses when the machines were on his floor. Now I have to travel farther to do laundry, but that is okay, said Ritter. Sophomore pastoral studies major Brandon Hunt does not miss the orginal bathroom set up. It is quite an improvement from last years bathrooms, said Hunt. Dale Houghton

Improvements Around Campus

By BRIAN JONES North Central has made several improvements and renovations to the campus over the years. This past summer, there were some major renovations that took place with Carlson Hall, the T.J. Jones Library, and the Orfield retaining wall, as well as the parking ramps. Plant Operations also performed several painting projects around campus. In Carlson Hall, a new laundry room was installed as well as new bathrooms for all seven floors. Welsh Construction Corporation takes credit for the remodel and is the same company that remodeled the Word and Worship Center a few years ago. Its important that students know that North Central did this with them in mind, said Resident Director of Carlson Hall Chris Woelfle. All of the previous laundry rooms were taken out and were replaced by one large laundry room on the third floor. This also made it possible to make the new bathrooms larger by cutting into those rooms. The new bathrooms are tiled from floor to ceiling, as well as brand new toilets and shower fixtures. Compared to previous years, the bathrooms are not only larger, but much cleaner and completely handicap accessible for the convenience of the residents in Carlson. It is the best investment into Carlson Hall that the school has ever made, said senior youth ministries major Benjamin Freitag. In addition to Carlson Hall, the T.J. Jones Library encountered major renovations over the summer. North Central was able to acquire a large amount of shelves from the Roseville Public Library, which they used in their plans to improve the library. I just saw the importance of the books, and I felt those resources needed to be in a bright, new facility, said Director of T.J. Jones Library Melody Reedy. The remodel was almost completely done by the Plant Department. The basement walls were torn down and the entire area was rebuilt. In addition to the new shelves, the area is also equipped with new furniture and two air conditioning units. The library basement is now a well-lit, comfortable study area on campus. The improvements completed this summer will have the opportunity to be great new additions to the campus. Both students and faculty members can benefit from them, and they bring a new look to the North Central identity.

Dale Houghton

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IBATS, The New Abbreviation

By LISA HAWTHORNE IBATS. This is one of the most recently created acronyms at North Central, a school known for its love of abbreviations. IBATS is short for the Institute for Biblical and Theological Studies. Last spring, North Central announced that it would be breaking its formation of departments into four colleges and one institute. Some people have wondered why four colleges and one institute were created, instead of five colleges. The word institute suggests focus, said Dean Glen Menzies. The Institute only has one major rather than several majors as the colleges do, so rather than it being considered a college, it was decided that Institute best reflected the new change. Additionally, the Board of Regents was strongly opposed to merging the Bible and Theology department into the College of Ministry because they felt that the two subjects have been vital in laying a foundation for students throughout their college careers. The smaller student population in the Institute allows the students and faculty to cultivate a unique learning community, suggests junior biblical studies major DeeJay King. I can tell they [the faculty] are concerned with where we go and how prepared we are, King said. They always talk about the department like were a familythats how they think of it. Menzies stated that several positive changes are in store for the newly revamped Institute, including increased networking with local churches, fundraising for the institute, and hopefully a study abroad program for students in Israel. Some students are also hoping for a possible theology major, such as senior interdisciplinary studies major Don Fuller. Right now, the only way to major in theology is through interdisciplinary studies, and thats something I know I personally would like to see change, Fuller said. Right now, the department is kind of underrated, but I know under Dr. Glenn Menzies and [Bible and Theology Professor] Dr. Amy Andersons leadership, I believe the department can really grow and reach great heights.

Shattering Secrets
By REBEKAH JACOBSON On Oct. 13 at Segue Caf, junior social work major Kayla Ady will be hosting Shattering Secrets, a child sexual abuse awareness event for the public. Artwork will be displayed by victims of child abuse all day, and at 7 p.m. an acoustic set and poetry reading will be held. Ady was motivated to create the event in April, when she felt that God laid on her heart to do something about this issue. The idea rested inside of her all summer until she moved back to North Central. When I got back to school I had five different girls within an hour come up to me and share their stories of child sexual abuse. That began to refresh that feeling in me that something had to be done to bring awareness to this issue, Ady said. The event is an advocacy and empowerment event for child abuse survivors to have their stories heard and inform the community about this issue. Freshman music pastor major Benjamin Ady will be providing music, and freshman intercultural studies major Tiera Wilson, freshman youth ministries major Joanna Loeks, and sophomore elementary education major Lauren Davies will be presenting original poetry. This is an opportunity for victims of child sex slavery to be heard. They dont have to be ashamed of whats happened. Theyve faced something that most people consider worse than death, and thats what makes them warriors and victors, Ady said. In todays society, children dont have a voice. Over three million reports of child abuse are made every year in the United States, and approximately five children die every day due to child abuse (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Adults must be the ones to speak up for them. Shattering Secrets will strive to accomplish this goal by shedding light on this issue to the community. If youd like to submit artwork or poetry, contact Kayla Ady at 641-430-8967 or kayla. ady@mail.northcentral.edu.

MaryBeth Oaks

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Lifestyle

Alumni Spotlight: Jon-Michael Sherman

By MARK SONNTAG North Central is a great place for training and development for the ministry, and one of the best places to use that training to experience reaching out the collegeaged generation at the University of Minnesota. Jon-Michael Sherman, a pastoral studies alumnus, has been in love with campus ministries ever since his first year at North Dakota State University. I knew I was called to be a pastor, thats why I came to NCU. God put a desire in my heart to go to the U of M to reach students on a secular campus, Sherman said. Shermans Ministry, The Remedy, began when he was a junior at North Central. He began his ministry by leading freshman small group of about 10 guys. After a year, Sherman started a weekly worship service with an attendance of around 20 students. By the end of that semester The Remedy had grown to about 40 students and by the next year they ended with about 55 students. This year The Remedy launched at the start of the school year with 53 students and saw five of those students give their live to the Lord for the first time. Weve got great leaders, its a thriving campus group now and its my full time job, Sherman said. My vision is to build a thriving campus ministry at the University of Minnesota. We have over 52,000 students at the U of M and only two percent are part of a Christian organization, said Sherman. As you can imagine, its a dark place so we want to see a thriving campus ministry thats reaching the lost in a big way. Sherman has a big heart to connect North Central students to the U of M. He encourages ministry majors specifically to reach out to the University of Minnesota campus. If they want to get involved they can contact me and Id be happy to set them up, said Sherman.

Lifestyle
Dorm Vs. Apartment Living
By JESSICA TRAUDT Years spent studying at university are filled with transitions, semester after semester, and year after year, and so on. The flux factor at college is a necessary one to experience to help ensure the challenge of live can be handled. Transitioning from dorm life to apartment living can be seen as a scary step for some, while for others being a welcome change. According to some students, it is easy to forget what having alone time is like while being constantly being surrounded by roommates. When they find themselves in an apartment with only a roommate or two, they often start wishing they even knew who lived in their building. One moment theyre complaining about the cafeteria food and the next moment they are wishing they had that luxury again. Both living areas have their positive benefits and negative aspects. Natalie Brown, a junior music business and recording arts major, lives in a campus apartment after residing in a dorm. I love my kitchen, I love the freedom of having mixed groups over to hang out, and I love how this is kind of a first step of transitioning into adult-life. Brown said that the downside to living out of the dorms is she feels out of the loop and that she is missing out on great times with a floor of awesome girls. Rodney Thill, a junior secondary education major, is also new to apartment life after living in a campus dorm. The freedom of getting to choose when I want to eat and what I want to eat is awesome, said Thill. I dont have to rush to the deli anymore or be on a time constraint with the cafeteria. Although the students interviewed said they enjoy their apartment life, they agree that the community that dorm life has to offer is an unmatched experience that should be an integral part of each students college career at one point or another. Jesus Vital, a senior pastoral studies major compares living in a dorm to living in an apartment. I miss having my boys on 2 West around all the time; theres no instant community [in the apartments], said Vital. Vital appreciates the luxury of being able to unwind and spending time with his girlfriend, Tawsha Bonifaz, a junior childrens ministries major, and also cook a meal for her. These students shared their thoughts about dorm life versus apartment living and there was an overwhelming consensus that dorm life is necessary for growth and relationship building in the first few years of college. While understanding, making the transition to an apartment is a good first step to living life as an adult in the real world.

Dale Houghton

Trim, Rinse and Repeat

By AMY LAMBERT Julianne Alfieri is a junior pastoral studies major, who is paying her way through college by cutting, coloring, and styling North Central students hair. As a transfer student, this is Alfieris first year at North Central and within the first two weeks of school she had already styled about 15 students hair. Originally from New York, Alfieri heard about North Central from some friends who were, and are, current students. After she visited the university, she decided pursue admittance at North Central. Hairdressing has been a passion of Alfieris for a long time, and is a practical way for her to work through school while maintaining ministry as her main focus. Upon graduation, Alfieri said her goal is to become a pastor within womens ministry. Hairdressing is a way to help girls feel better about themselves, it can be therapeutic, and it is a great way to reach the unsaved, Alfieri said. Alfieri joined a beauty school at the age of 17, and was licensed about a year later. She has worked in two different salons for the last five years, including a high-end salon in New York City. She is currently self-employed, and offers her services to mainly North Central students. Typically, her promotion exists through various forms of communication like word of mouth, business cards, and her Facebook page. There are plans to make flyers to post around campus, which students can look for in weeks to come. As business increases, more types of beauty treatments may become available, including make-up and waxing. Alfieri goes to her clients dorm rooms or apartments to cut and style their hair. She typically works on Saturdays during open dorms, but is flexible with her schedule. For more information, or to set up an appointment, look up her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JulianneHairdressing/239612076084056

Dale Houghton Above: For two years in a row on 3 west of Carlson Hall sophomore Biblical studies major Nate Smith resides. I love that the floors are filled with a variety of different people with different personalities living together and sharing experiences with one another, said Smith. Left: Senior media communications major Kyle Morgan prepares his fried egg and toast sandwich in the morning. I like larger living quarters and being able to prepare my own food whenever I want, said Morgan. I dont miss the dorms, but I really enjoyed my junior year on 2 west with the guys I lived with. Dale Houghton

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Opinion

Student President Insight

By BENINO REGINO At North Central we are blessed to have a close knit Christian community. A group of brothers and sisters that can pray for us, uplift us and encourage us in our day to day walk of life and with Christ. Although we are small in this aspect, it seems over the years when it comes to information from faculty and events to student government, word does not travel as fast. Our hope for this editorial series is that we as student government can relay information that is important to the students. We also hope that we can encourage you and challenge you to take your relationship with the Lord deeper through reading Gods word or encouraging you with testimonies from across campus. We promise to keep these short and concise so that students dont have to take any more than 3 minutes to see what is going on in our school from an administrative level. We want to be open and transparent, and by the end of our year, our goal is to have every one of you see what we have done for you and in front of you. So with this task ahead I want to encourage you from the Gospel and speak briefly on what it means to be in the will of God. Ive been on quite a journey in the past 8 months with traveling, and then being placed in the position I am. Throughout it all I was asking God to confirm in me that I was doing his will, and not what I wanted to do. In Praise Gathering a few weeks ago, someone came and encouraged me with words they believed were form the Lord, and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Later I read this in Ephesians 5:15-20, So be careful how you live. Dont live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Dont act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Dont be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I encourage you this week to understand what the Lord wants you to do. We know that when we are in the center of Gods will, it is the best place to be, because we are connected with God and are able to give all glory and honor to him. I challenge you with something similar to that of Dr. Carolyn Tennant, every day are you preparing yourself with choices that aim you towards heaven, or are you making decisions that are preparing you for hell. This is a strong statement, but God has called us to live above a standard. This week ask God to help you figure this out, it has helped me in every aspect from my devotional time with God, through the way I act and treat people. God bless your week.

Dale Houghton

Dale Houghton

Student Vice President Encourages

By MICAH GRAFSGAARD Throughout the course of my time here at North Central University, Ive seen many peers get burned out from class schedules and over-commitment. While in college, we feel that being extra busy is normal, so we become okay with the fact that were driving ourselves into a habit of an unhealthy lifestyle. As a result to this lifestyle, our relationships suffer, we become tired on a regular basis, our happiness towards life starts to dwindle and most importantly, we become vulnerable for sin to happen. If this is something that has been affecting your life, I pray that God will take hold of your heart completely and that he will vividly display his priorities in your life to you. Also, I pray that the Lord will help you manage your time better so that you have time to spend with him. Seek God on a daily basis and put him before all else, dont procrastinate, try not to over commit your time, become confident in yourself and who you are in Christ, know that you have authority and power over your life and set aside a day during the week just for you and him. Things that Senate are talking about: Tumblr, Pepsi machines, security escort accountability, 24 hour prayer room, movie policy and open dorms.

Opinion
Love Square
By TAYLOR MOLENDA North Central Couple seen at Lake Harriet, Stone Arch and Guthrie Jealous Earlier last week, it was reported that a North Central couple went on a date and were riding their bikes around Lake Harriet. When confronted about this, the couple at first denied the accusation, but finally admitted they were indeed enjoying themselves at the lake. The couple said, We have been to the Guthrie and the Stone Arch Bridge so many times now, that they were getting boring. Dont get us wrong, they played a vital part in our relationship. We just think that it is best to have some time apart and take a look at our options. We have been to Lake Calhoun, but eventually we drifted and Lake Harriet just feels like the place for us. When asked about the situation, the Stone Arch and Guthrie were in agreement, We have been here for years helping form new relationships. We have also seen girls awkwardly say no to a guy when he asks if she wants to date. Through the ups and the downs, we have been through it all, and we would appreciate a little loyalty. Lake Calhoun was not available for comments.
Dale Houghton

Awkward Gazes
By JOSH HARSHBARGER Last Thursday, a freshman student reported that while journeying back to Phillipps Hall from the cafeteria, he unavoidably found himself to be the victim of an awkward hallway interaction. Upon reaching the second floor of Miller Hall, he noticed a girl from his sister floor, whom he sort of met once, walking toward him from the opposite end of the hallway. She was far enough away that I didnt feel comfortable saying Hello, but she was close enough that we both noticed each other, said the freshman male, so I just put my head down and pretended not to notice. But as he attempted to focus his eyes on the cracks in the floor, he couldnt help but let the situation get the better of him. It was awful! exclaimed the freshman male. That hallway is so freaking long! At one point I actually considered walking into a classroom or a professors office. I couldnt decide, so I just pulled out my cellphone and pretended like I was reading a text message, all the while trying to decide what to say to her. When it came time for the both of them to acknowledge one another, things didnt exactly go as smoothly as planned, admitted the freshman male. I noticed she was close, so I picked up my head, acted as if I just then recognized her, and said, Whats up? like an idiot. Im pretty sure that from now on, Ill be walking outside if I want to go anywhere.

Dale Houghton

The NOnion

Minneapolis Exploited
By RACHEL KRUK After getting back into the swing of things in the school year, sometimes its important to know what is going on, what is around, and what is inexpensive. There are seemingly unlimited possibilities to end the night after open dorms, and to beat writers block. Think North Central is boring? Theres more to it than just playing signs and intramurals. Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has some wonderful things set up for the community in several locations. Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Park, Bryant Square Park, and Nicollet Island Park each have different movies and concerts every weekend. Obviously this season is coming to a close, but it is still something to keep in mind for the spring. Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet are well kept, beautiful, and have many things to do. There are paved areas for walking, running, and biking. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is best known to native Minnesotans as the old zoo, but pair it with the word free, and its not too bad! The zoo is open year round with some limited hours in the colder seasons. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Loring Park are two local favorites in Minneapolis. The sculpture gardens are where you will find multiple local landmarks like Spoonbridge and Cherry. Walker Art Center is full of modern, interesting, and amazing art collections and individual pieces. The Walker Art center is free to enter and enjoy all exhibits, and also has classes held for various prices, dance performances, lectures, films, and theater shows. Although theres an abundance of places to go around campus to get away from homework, but escaping the constant barrage of students on campus can help you concentrate. Hennepin County Library is a beautiful library and resource center that is not far from North Central. Theres free wireless internet, thousands of books, and quiet rooms that make this a great place to sit and get work done. Open Book is a beautiful coffee shop located on South Washington Ave. Beautiful exposed brick, open layout, free wi-fi, and delicious fair-trade coffee makes this spot ideal for doing homework. This coffee shop also has a gift shop and hosts a variety of weekly events that inlcude exhibts, clubs and poetry readings. Open Book offers public bookings of thier venues for performances. Google Images There is never a boring night in Minneapolis. Whether the hustle and bustle of the downtown area appeals to you, or the quiet calm of the lakeshore is more your style, theres something for everyone. Go explore your town, and make the most of endless opportunities while theyre still available.

Opinion
Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future
By RUBEN PRETO In retrospect we find ourselves thinking of alternatives, asking challenging questions that seemed obvious, only after the fact and not in the moment in question. My years are North Central have been filled with truly amazing experiences and I am abundantly thankful for my time here as well as the opportunity God has granted me to be here. Recently, I have been processing through my treasured experiences that have occurred and in using retrospect I find myself viewing it in its rawest form which I would consider to be found in contemplation. Identifying the challenges of university and approaching them with a perspective of all circumstances being an opportunity, has propelled an attitude of endless possibilities. Asking myself questions turns into thinking and praying to God about what is ahead and how can I better be prepared during this period of anticipation. What will life look like after North Central? Will my life be in a place I am currently prepared for, or will I have a whole new opportunity to be challenged and experience a stride of fresh growth. Last summer, I began preparing for my leadership role of editor-in-chief and I felt I was taking the proper precautions to ensure success; boy was I wrong. Honestly, I underestimated the amount of hard work required to be an effective leaderan effective Christian leader at that. This past summer as I began to prepare, I focused far more on evident priorities of preparation for my second year serving in the role, while appreciating the successes and challenges of last year. I am also having countless Dale Houghton moments where I reflect and contemplate about what God is revealing to me with this opportunity of a second experience. With retrospect we are able to process and appreciate our ability as a human and always.recognize that we are only human and that true success comes from dependency on God to guide and usher in His directionnot ours.

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Outside of the Circle

By JAKE VON ARX Relationships suck. While this may not have the same meaning as my last relationship article, which has somehow become a Call of Duty article, I am still confused about some of the relationships here. Not meaning the typical North Central relationship, ring by spring, and married before you can drink wine at your wedding. Ive grown to accept that people will get married before they know what love is. Its one of those inevitable realities. Rather, this is a different type of relationship. Ive had the pleasure of moving to 2 West Phillipps this year, and while I wouldnt change that for the world, there are a few things that I cannot understand. Every day, they sit next to the same people, at the same table. Im not just going to throw my brothers under the bus because they sit next to each other every day, just about everyone does it. We, as humans, are creatures of habit. The same places are comfortable for us. While Im a fan of having a core group of friend, how do you not feel the need to branch out every once in a while? This occurs everywhere. In chapel, where is your spot? You know, the first place you look to sit, unless some chump took it, in which case you have a mini freak out, and just sit with your secondary friends. Cliques should have died in high school, along with backpacks, lanyards, and jean shorts. While Ill be the first to admit how asocial I am, and my hatred of awkward hallway conversation, try talking to people off of your floor, suite, or sister floors. You can forget the idea of getting to know MOE residents. Theyre North Centrals version of Hufflepuff: while theyre friendly, they keep to themselves and hardly bother the other houses. Im all for having a close group of friends, and being able to stand with them against the storm of college drama, which is essentially high school drama, but its nice to sometimes hang out with someone you need to walk farther than 20 feet to see.

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Dale Houghton

Introduction to the New Recreation and Wellness Department

By JESSICA TRAUDT Summer was a time of change for much of our campus, and the athletic department was no exception. Recreation and Wellness was introduced as a new department with the goal of getting more students to be fit and active by using new activities. The program, headed up by Director Jake Smith, and Assistant Director Molly Magstadt, is focusing on four main sections of recreation for the year. The first area of focus is the overall fitness programming for students. This year, the student services fee includes a fitness center membership, the opportunity to join classes, improved work-out equipment, and many scheduled opportunities throughout the 2011-2012 school year. The classes currently offered include: Pilates, beginning weightlifting, Zumba, fitness orientation, and self-defense. Classes will be offered once a week or as a one time experience. The second section of programming added by the Rec and Wellness department is Club Sports. Assistant Director Magstadt said, Club sports are essentially a way to continue to do what you love doing, even while at North Central. No longer do students have to quit participating in their favorite activities, but now they are encouraged to be leaders and co-team with Magstadt to start up a club of their own. Currently, rock-climbing, disc-golf, and swimming are the only active clubs, but all students are encouraged to talk to Molly with any ideas. The third section, and most well known by students, is intramural sports. This year there are a few new additions added to the regular mix. Football and mens basketball will continue, and to those will be added Ultimate Frisbee, co-ed volleyball, futsol, and other various tournaments throughout the year. Lastly, and quite exciting for some, is the Get Outside program. This will include free of cost Minnesota day trips such as canoeing St. Croix, downhill skiing, hiking, etc. The program also will offer two multi-day trips including a Boundary Waters trip at the end of the school year and a winter camping excursion. This exciting addition to our school should be taken advantage of, as there is a little of something for everyone. For questions, contact Molly Magstadt at mamagstadt@northcentral.edu.

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Lauch of Intramural Season
By ERICA WENIG Cringeworthy memories of being the last kid picked in gym class are vivid for many. Sports are often notorious for exclusivity, but one on-campus sports program is all about inclusion. Intramural season is off and running! Some 300-400 students are participating in intramural flag football, according to Jordan Valley, director for intramural sports and a senior pastoral studies major. Of the 10 mens teams, the ones to beat are 4E, 4W, MOE, and 2W Phillipps Hall, according to Valley. There are eight womens teams, with MOE usually a strong force, however theyve already been beaten this year. Getting active and having a good time are two highlights of the season, according to the second-year director. Games will be played at Peavey Park, located at the corner of Franklin and Chicago avenues. The park was what North Central wanted to use, since mens and womens teams would be able to play simultaneously, says Assistant Director of Recreation and Wellness, Molly Magstadt. When asked if North Central is at a disadvantage, without an on-campus field for football, Magstadt agrees. In some ways it makes it unique, Magstadt said. Often challenges are what pull people together. Youre interacting a little more with the community. Every team plays on Saturday, usually between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to Magstadt. Four regular season games are followed by playoffs, with teams seeded according to record or point differential. The championship game will be more of an actual football game environment, says Magstadt. It will be played under the lights at Wintercrest field in Coon Rapids, also used by the North Central soccer team.
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On Saturday September 17, MOE and 4 west Carlson played against each other. 4 west won the game. Both teams came very well prepared and ready to play, said senior youth ministry major Ben Freitag. It was one of the best games I have played and it was fun to be a part of it. Senior secondary education major Andrew McPhetridge did not like playing on the dirt in Elliot Park compared to usually playing field at Peavey Park. My back was pretty torn up from hitting the rough ground in the park, but it was a good game to and it was fun play with friends, said McPhetridge.

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Insight on Womens Soccer Season
By STEVE KRIST With last years season starting on a six game losing streak before finally gaining momentum, it was necessary for North Central womens soccer to start this season off on the right foot. So far, theyve done just that, kicking things off with a 2-2 record in their first four games. North Central Womens Assistant Soccer Coach, Allison Murphy was incredibly enthusiastic about the upcoming string of games this season as well as the possibilities in the years to come, This year looks to be a strong year with a strong sophomore and freshmen class. The team is young with only 3 upperclassmen...so not only does the season outlook [seem] promising but the program for the next few years as well. This group of fair-footed ladies has already begun their season drawing energy from that youthful vigor. They fight hard in every game, whether win or loss, but its their fight off of the field that gives them the cutting edge in the emotional roller coaster of competitive sports. Freshman undeclared major, Jenna Filbeck expressed her excitement about the team and the season, saying, Since our team this year is somewhat smaller, it enables us to be close to everyone and really bond as a team. We connect well on and off the field, and so far that has paid off. The team of only fifteen women this year is already fairing with the record and stamina of previous years and, for that matter, teams they are currently in competition with. [Sophomore American sign language major] Alyssa Slone started the season off with two goals and an assist against Division II opponent Alverno College, said Murphy. Our defense is anchored by [senior psychology major] sweeper Bethany Burkman and solidified by [junior sports management major] and goalkeeper Noelle Stordock. Yet, its the moments of perceived defeat that force a teams true character into the clear. Coach Murphy, as the ultimate captain of the team, remarked, Even in our losses we have had good offensive opportunities. In the words of Roman philosopher Seneca, Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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