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It’s Friday night, and my RA is yelling down the hall. “Battle of the Floors prep in Phillipps 118 tonight!” The girls in my house drop whatever they’re working on and bolt out the door to start preparing for the most anticipated and exhilarating event at North Central.

Battle of the Floors (BOTF) is an annual event put on by the Student Activities Committee (SAC) where brother and sister floors unite to create an original 15-minute skit based on three themes.

Much time and energy is sacrificed in the hopes of receiving a random trophy that probably costs $5 at Saver’s. Students typically dedicate between 10-25 hours writing clever scripts packed with “NCU-isms,” constructing a set out of cardboard and 2x4s, and choreographing a North Central-appropriate dance.

It’s astonishing how we can give up homework for a day and request a day off work just to receive the spotlight for 15 minutes and hopefully generate a gym full of laughter.

Not only does it makes me question the emphasis I place on school, activities and relationships, but faith as well. I want my relationship with the Lord to be core to who I am.

When did sacrificing hours upon end for 15 minutes in the spotlight become more important that sacrificing the same time for a relationship that will last for eternity?

I’m not bashing BOTF. I just think our priorities have become a little out of focus. When was the last time you spent an entire day with the Lord in silence?

In Psalm 46:10, the psalmists write, “Be still and know that I am God.” The Lord desires for us to spend time with Him without all of the other distractions in our daily lives.

It is then, and only then, when our hearts can be fully open to the voice of the Lord. And it is in these moments when we truly grow closer to Him. You can’t strengthen a relationship if you avoid investing time in it.

It’s time to reevaluate our priorities. Instead of spending another Saturday engulfed in TV or roaming around Mall of America, I challenge you to spend that time in silence with the Lord. Just watch how it shapes you.

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In “A Change of Policies,” it was written that there is “a room of confiscated objects in the upper level of the building.” There is no such room. Additionally, Melody Reedy and Brittany Wipf were cited in the article, but Reedy was only briefly consulted and Wipf was not interviewed at all.

The photo for “Steps To Beauty Hosts Women’s Conference” on page 3 needed a caption. The woman in the photo is Steps to Beauty director Alayna Morgan and the speaker is Tim Berndt.

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NewsWriter in residence wins regional literary prize

North Central’s Writer in Residence, Gary Dop, was this year’s recipient of the Great Plains Emerging Writer Prize.

For winning, Dop received $1,000, as well as the opportunity to read at the 2014 Great Plains Emerging Writer’s Conference.

Although this new prize recognizes emerging writers who have not yet had a book published, Dop is on his way to this level of success.

“To have a book coming out and to have a prize like this really starts to speak for a sense of some recognition…but I am just emerging at best,” said Dop.

“Father, Child, Water,” Dop’s first book, is due to be published in 2015 with Red Hen Press, the title poem of which can be found on Dop’s website, www.garydop.com.

Dop has had various works published in literary journals and newspapers, including Prairie Schooner, New Letters, North American Review, Poetry Northwest, Poet Lore, the New York Quarterly, Rattle, Agni, Green Mountains Review, and the Poetry Foundation’s syndicated newspaper column, American Life in Poetry.

“Everyone wants the first publication of your poem, at least in a journal. That’s part of the game. You want good circulation, good reputation and good readership,” said Dop.

Dop has had a passion for writing and poetry since he was a child. His mother played an influential role in his development early on.

“She was sort of really ahead of her time. She had 3rd and 4th graders in writing workshops together and critiquing each other’s work, and not too many kids in the 1980s were doing that,” said Dop

It was while getting his MFA in poetry that Dop realized he wanted to seriously pursue poetry as a career. Now, Dop is not only a poet but also a professor, actor, writer, director and consultant.

Dop offered advice to aspiring writers on the subject of getting a poem published. “Read lots of poetry and try to take a poetry class, whether it’s at North Central…

or after college,” said Dop.On the subject of reading poetry, Dop expressed his opinion that there is often a

distance between the reader and the piece. “People need to step into a poem and realize there’s nothing different between

a poem, a painting, a short story or a movie; it’s just what you experience and whether that experience is meaningful to you. Just pick up a poem and see what happens,” said Dop.

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This spring, North Central’s theater department will be performing Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.”

“The Crucible” centers on the Salem witch trials of a Puritan Massachusetts community during 1692. The story begins with a group of girls caught dancing in the woods by local minister Reverend Parris. When one of the girls, Parris’s daughter Betty, enters a coma-like state, rumors of witchcraft start to flow through the town.

Although “The Crucible” revolves around historic events, Miller was flexible with his rendition of the story.

“The play is not a reportage of any kind…what I was doing was writing a fictional story about an important theme,” said Miller in an article posted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Currently, the actors are in the rehearsal stage as they work to develop their portrayal of the story.

“We are trying to bring out the idea of truth; everyone wants to protect themselves from secrets,” said freshman theater major Emma Wallett, cast as Abigail Williams.

The production will highlight the role that hysteria can take within a town. The characters begin to turn on friendly neighbors they have known for years at the cost of saving their own reputation.

“‘The Crucible’ shows the effect of one lie; everything can be fine, and then one lie can turn a town into chaos,” said freshman education and theatre major Marissa Wickersheim, who also serves as costume designer for the production.

The characters must decide whether they want to tell the truth or save their reputations.

Director Wayne Matthews instructed the actors on how to best show the reality of these decisions.

“Be real through your movements and emotions. Think about what you are

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saying and then react; let the moment sink in,” said Matthews. The costume and set designers are taking a realistic approach as well. “We want to stay true to the characters and the play, especially with the costume

and set design. It is important to be completely authentic, and we won’t compromise,” said Wickersheim.

According to Wallett and Wickersheim, the audience can expect a multi-dimensional and thought-provoking production.

“‘The Crucible’ is very suspenseful, and the fact that it’s true can be impactful. The audience will leave feeling heavy, contemplating what they just saw,” said Wallett.

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conference explores history of pentecostalism

On Feb. 19-21, North Central hosted its fifth annual First Things Last conference, featuring Pentecostalism expert Vinson Synan.

Synan holds several degrees, including a B.A. from the University of Richmond and a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He currently teaches at Regent University in Virginia Beach, where he serves as the Dean Emeritus, as well as the visiting professor of church history. Synan has also produced about 20 publications.

Although North Central sponsors the conference for the institute for biblical and theological studies, Syan spoke in chapel each day, making the conference accessible to all students.

Junior business major Richie Lopez attended chapel during the conference and shared his opinion on the sermons.

“He is not only one who studies what he speaks on, but practices living in the spirit,” said Lopez.

Not everyone agreed with what Synan shared, but students had the opportunity to take something away from the conference.

During the week surrounding Mardi Gras on Feb. 12, a group of four women from the Twin Cities traveled to New Orleans for a mission trip to spread the Gospel in the midst of a season of parades and parties.

The trip was in partnership with an organization called Answering the Cries, which hosts Christian camps, school assemblies, conventions, outreaches and mission trips. North Central alumni and pastors of Saints Community Church Wayne and Kristi Northup founded ATC and organized their first Mardi Gras trip about 12 years ago.

During the first trip, “they brought a team from North Central to do an outreach, and ever since then it has just grown. There are teams all over the country that come to this,” said St. Paul College alumna Rachael Nelson.

Just as in past years, the women from the Twin Cities met up with ATC in Louisiana and worked together on various outreach projects.

“Some people went to different schools in the area. The rest of us were split up among houses of core people in Saints Community Church to help them out,” said North Central alumna Taylor Burdick.

In addition, the teams were split up into different ministry groups. The team from the Twin Cities was part of a performance group that used dancing, rapping and singing to open up opportunities to evangelize.

“This year alone we saw at least a dozen people come to Christ for the first time. We’ve seen physical healings, emotional restorations, drunk people sober up right before our eyes, and time after time people allowing God’s will to reign in their life,” said North Central alumna Jessica Mateer.

Although not many North Central students attended the trip this year, many did

donate money to help send the team. Burdick, Mateer and senior communication arts and evangelism and church planting major Amy Lambert began fundraising for the trip last October. They sold fried beignets and homemade jambalaya on Sunday nights in North Central’s deli and sent out support letters to friends and family.

The trip was made possible in part because of these donations, and the team said that not only were lives in New Orleans impacted, but their own lives were affected as well.

“If I weren’t moving down there in the fall to be part of a church plant, I would do this trip every year for the rest of my life. My life has been forever changed because of my experiences on this trip,” said Mateer.

For those who might be interested in leading or being involved in a mission trip to Mardi Gras next year, contact Jessica Mateer at [email protected] for more information.

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“Despite having some different views, he [Synan] has some good insight on the theology of the spirit,” said senior pastoral studies major Dave Hendrick.

Each day concentrated on a particular subject. Tuesday focused on “The Quest for Holiness as an Antecedent to the Pentecostal Movement,” Wednesday focused on “The Birth of the Pentecostal Movement: Tongues and the Evangelistic Impulse,” and Thursday covered “Church Renewal and the Continuing Mission of Worldwide Evangelization.”

In addition to the chapel service on Feb. 19, a special event for students was held in Clay Commons later that evening. This was a time for students to interact with other students and ask Synan questions about the topics discussed.

“I really enjoyed getting to hear the history behind Pentecostalism and discuss questions that come up quite often with someone who had experienced so much and is so grounded in his beliefs. Students were able to ask tough questions and delve deeper into what speaking in tongues means to them personally,” said junior elementary education major Rachael Brander.

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Worldgate conference provides a taste of missions

From Feb. 13-15, the College of Missions and the College of Fine Arts hosted the sixth annual Worldgate conference.

This year’s theme was “So All Can Hear.” This corresponds with the purpose of Worldgate, which is to give students an experience of different cultures and bring awareness to what God is doing around the world.

“Worldgate is a few days of the semester that provide an opportunity to share how God is getting his people on the missions field in new, creative ways. It also challenges and invites students of any major to learn how to take part in missions within their own job field, “ said junior intercultural studies major Julia Pruveadenti.

One of the events was a free Thai lunch held in Liechty Hall on Thursday, during which intercultural studies professors and students shared ways that God has used them overseas.

On Friday there was a global art sale in the Word and Worship Center’s atrium that featured different pieces of art available for purchase.

Ray Hilsinger, missionary to Tibet, spoke in chapel on Wednesday and

Thursday, as well as at a dinner hosted by the intercultural studies department. The dinner was followed by a celebration concert, in which many different North

Central musical groups performed, including North Central’s Chorale. Senior music major and Chorale member Kelsie Marshall found the concert

interesting and engaging. “I think that it’s awesome that North Central has developed a great percussion

ensemble. It was wonderful to have them join us in one of our African chorale songs; it made the music feel more authentic,” said Marshall.

One of the main events was “Welcome To My World,” which was held in the Trask Word and Worship Center’s atrium. Different missionaries set up informational booths, and many students helped out as well.

“Out of all the events about missions, ‘Welcome to my World’ with the students and missionaries sharing about their experiences, was really great to go to. I would really like to see more missions conferences happen,” said senior youth development major Aaron Biddinger.

BY BLAKE MAYEsevent highlights Missions And provides opportunities for students of All MAJors to get involved.

Battle of the Floors: 2013

DYnAstY OF tHE FLOORs3 West Carlson clenches the victory for the fifth year in a row.

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Third Place: 2 East Phillipps & 4 North Miller

People’s choice: 3 West Carlson, 5 South Miller & 3 North MillerBest dance: 3 East Carlson, 3 East Phillipps & Zimmerman HouseOriginality: 1 West Phillipps & 5 North MillerBest script writing: 5 West Carlson, 4 East Phillipps & 4 Central MillerBest costume/set: 1 West Phillipps & 5 North MillerBest banner: 5 East Carlson & 3 West Phillipps

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out with the music, in with the poetry and prose

Lamda Pi Eta and Sigma Tau Delta present Open Mic, a monthly event for non-musical talent to shine.

Open Mic is a student-led event that creates an outlet for non-musical related skills such as poetry, spoken word, stand-up and monologues. This event takes

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FeatureOn Jan. 24, freshman youth ministries major Bianca Gomez went to the emergency room. While there, she discovered that she had re-opened her stress fracture in her left leg during track practice on Jan. 22. The first time she had injured her leg was during her junior year of high school. Before leaving the emergency room, the doctor said she shouldn’t walk or put any pressure on her leg for four to six weeks. Thus, she ended up in a brace and on crutches.

Four days after her doctor’s visit, Bianca was hanging out with a few friends and talking about what God has been doing in their lives. During their conversations, her friend, freshman youth ministries major Tara Jefferson, said that they would pray for her leg when they were done talking.

“We played worship music in the background and first asked the Holy Spirit to come into the room and remove any negativity or doubt that the Lord couldn’t heal my leg. After a few minutes the girls started to lay hands on my knee and leg and started to pray over my leg one by one,” said Gomez.

When they were done praying over her leg, Gomez stood up, feeling no

pain at all. In four days, this was the first time she could bend her leg and feel no pain.

The next day, Gomez gave her father a call to tell him what had happened the previous night. Her father’s response to his daughter’s story was, “If God can heal my daughter, then he must be real!”

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place the third Friday of every month from 7-10 p.m. in the Center for Youth in Leadership basement. Presenters are featured every hour and students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to come to listen or prepare work of their own to perform.

Senior theatre major Hayden Loven, senior biblical languages major Julian Flores, and College of Fine Arts Professor Wayne Mathews were all featured at February’s Open Mic night. 40 people attended the event, and six recited or read work of their own.

Lamda Pi Eta is the national honor society for the communication arts department, which is led by senior media communications and evangelism and church planting major Amy Lambert. Sigma Tau Delta is the international honors society for the English department, which is led by senior English major Victoria Pyron. Together these organizations provide opportunities for students to showcase their many forms of creativity.

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teA And coffee vArieties Are endless – WArM up to soMe of these.

For years the consumption of coffee and tea has taken place for a number of reasons, but the vastness of these hot and cold drinks is unknown to many. Each type of coffee and tea are prepared, grown, and blended uniquely, producing a distinct taste among the many choices available.

Local Coffee Shops

Spyhouse Coffee - 2404 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis 2451 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis

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Senior psychology major and Starbucks barista Austin Muchow shares his knowledge on the three main roasts of coffee: light, medium, and dark, and explains how each is uniquely made.

“Light roasts tend to be characterized as mellow and might have hints of fruitiness or berries. Medium roasts are usually considered a balanced flavor and dark roasts are often known for smokiness or earthy flavors,” said Muchow.

Light roast beans contain the most caffeine because they are not roasted as long as a dark or medium roast. Dark roasts are roasted the longest and have a much bolder taste.

“Our most popular drink is probably any variation of the Vanilla Latte. Whether people alter the type of milk, use sugar free syrup, or add extra espresso varies a lot, but vanilla is definitely our most popular flavor, and we sell way more espresso based drinks than regular brewed coffee,” said Muchow.

Muchow went on to explain that Starbucks espresso drinks only consist of two espresso shots, even if you are getting a large drink, so getting a regular brewed coffee will provide more of a caffeine kick than getting an espresso drink.

Junior education major and Dunn Brothers barista Jordan Brown describes another form of coffee called cold-pressed coffee.

“It’s a process that takes about 18-24 hours,” said Brown.

Between two to four pounds of espresso blend is ground and brewed in cold water overnight, then poured and refrigerated 18-24 hours after it is made, where it then lasts for about five to seven days.

“The hot caramel macchiato is our most popular drink, along with our cold press and IceCrema drinks,” said Brown.

1. White TeaThis tea offers a subtle sweetness. The initial aroma is fruity and almost deceiving to its taste. White tea often contains the least amount of caffeine, so it is a good choice for a relaxing drink.

2. Green TeaDue to its freshness, this is a good starter tea. Green tea can be combined with other spices or fruits to give it variety. Add a lemon for voice-recovery.

3. Black TeaKnown for its boldness, this tea can replace coffee in the morning. Combine with cream and sugar to compliment its full-bodied flavor.

4. Oolong TeaDue to its complex production, this tea should steep a minute longer than green or white tea. Allowing two to three minutes to steep brings out the potent floral aftertaste.

5. Herbal TeaA wide variety of teas falls under this category. Herbal teas are blends of different flowers and roots and are good for relieving stomachaches or headaches. Chamomile tea is a great tea for unwinding after a long day. Add honey to compliment its subtle floral taste.

6. Rooibos TeaMade from the needles on the Rooibos bush, this tea is similar to white tea, red tea, and some herbal teas due to its low caffeine level. This makes it good for relaxing. Spyhouse Coffee, located in Uptown, offers a rooibos tea drink called the Montana Gold. It contains rooibos, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves, giving it a sweet taste with a small kick of spice at the end. Rooibos is usually steeped for five minutes, but the longer it is steeped, the stronger the taste.

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A day in the life of nathan hirsh

Fun Facts:“I am missing the tip of my right middle finger, because my sister slams doors.”

“I love planning dates. I have about 40 restaurants saved on my desktop ready to go.”

“I have a prayer board over my bed (couch) with requests and current issues in my life.”

“I have a high score of 800,000 on Bubble Shooter.”

“My favorite Super Smash Bros. character is Link, by far.”

“My favorite job ever was being a puppy salesman at a pet store.”

“My favorite thing in my apartment would be my bookshelf containing books that are foundational to my life.”

Nathan Hirsh, the North Central student body president, is a 21-year-old English writing major. Hirsh strives to be a man of servanthood and hospitality.

Before Hirsh came to know Jesus during his senior year of high school, he considered himself an introverted atheist.

Now, Hirsh is highly involved at North Central as the student body president and said that he feels the need to pour back into the school. He said that North Central has done so much good for him, and he believes the favor should be returned.

A Typical Monday with the President:8 to 11 a.m.:Hirsh wakes up at 8 a.m. and immediately looks up at the prayer board hanging

above his head. This is a corkboard covered in pieces and scraps of paper with names and prayer requests that he prays for every morning. Hirsh’s PSEO friends come over and make breakfast for him. He usually does his devotions, writes for fun, or does homework.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.:Chapel is Hirsh’s cup of coffee in the morning energizing his day. He likes to sit

in the front row so he focuses all of his attention on the speaker. After chapel, he usually returns to his apartment for a light lunch, but oftentimes he visits the deli to connect with students. After lunch he meets with the dean of community life, Greg Leeper, Hirsh’s boss.

2 to 7 p.m.:Within this time slot, Hirsh attends class: faith and modern literature is a class

that provides him with plenty of reading. After class, Hirsh heads over to Carlson Hall to spend time on his old residence floor. He hangs out with his friends from freshman and sophomore year and plays Halo. He makes it a priority to keep those friendships alive. Hirsh says he doesn’t eat very much, so he tends to skip dinner sometimes.

7 p.m. to Midnight:A little more homework may be completed, but Hirsh usually hangs out with

friends or invites people over to watch a movie. He said he “just likes to be a kid” – socializing and enjoying the relationships he has made.

Hirsh attempts to be a servant and strives to have a humble spirit, while seeing himself just as any other student.

“I don’t like being known as the student body president, but as Nathan; that crazy kid from Carlson.”

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A MAn OF sERVAntHOODHirsh strives to be a man of integrity by engaging in the community and maintaining sold friendships.

ReviewsChange is everywhere. It is in the choices we make, the career

we choose, and the destiny God has for us. Rob Ketterling, pastor of River Valley Church, details in his

new book, Change Before You Have To, the process of change, and how change is a part of God’s plan.

Ketterling begins by asking the reader, “What is limiting your life?” It could be anything: your job, your friends, or your health.

Ketterling uses his own weight gain as an example. Upon finding out that he was 40 pounds overweight with high cholesterol, he knew that he had to make a change by starting to exercise and eat right.

“You can either change because you have to, or you can change before you have to,” said Ketterling. “[But] don’t let fear, pride, embarrassment, or someone else’s expectations keep you from admitting to yourself and others the things in your life that are limiting you and holding you back from the life you’ve always wanted.”

Making a change is a step of trust and obedience in God. Ketterling notes that God has a plan for everyone, but it takes faith in God and in his Word to walk out that plan.

“When we align this faith with our decisions, then our humility, our commitment to action, and our responsiveness combine to push us toward different and better decisions,” said Ketterling.

In Change Before You Have To, Ketterling points out that deciding to change can be liberating, but committing to change can be difficult. He also emphasizes that change requires a different mindset, one free of negative thoughts and doubts, and requires accountability, whether it is with a close friend or someone you trust.

Ketterling states that God doesn’t expect people to be perfect. “There are no perfect people; only broken people who serve a perfect God,” said Ketterling.

Ketterling’s book is a source of encouragement and support for anyone who needs to make a change in their life. Through Ketterling’s life experiences, he shares key tips to help anyone grow in their walk with God.

Change can be difficult, but don’t give up. “God has empowered you to do anything and everything he has called you to do,” said Ketterling.

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Chino Latino Restaurant Offers Unique TasteA girls’ night out can be hard to plan, especially with a group of five hungry

women who have remarkably different palates, and all of who are on a poor college student’s budget. This is why my friends and I chose to eat at Chino Latino.

Chino Latino is an easy-to-find restaurant located in the trendy Uptown area of Minneapolis, just a short drive from the North Central campus on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street. Chino Latino is exciting, colorful and exotic, as it serves authentic food from around the equator.

The dress code for Chino Latino is equivalent to that of a cocktail party: semi-formal is the norm. For our excursion, we chose to wear little black dresses, which blended in well with the restaurant’s chic atmosphere. With dim lighting, candle-lit tables, thumping music, and lots of hustle and bustle, Chino Latino is a restaurant well suited for trendy young adults.

The menu is extremely diverse, with made-to-share dishes as distinct as the cultures that created them (Mexican, Asian, and Polynesian). For my group of five girls we ordered three dishes to share: Lo mein, Nachos Del Sol, and Chicken Tingaew3l9 tacos, which were more than enough for the table. The food was fabulous; each dish had a unique taste that blended well with the others. Split between five, the bill came to about 10 dollars each, excluding the tip.

The service throughout the night was wonderful. Although a reservation is usually necessary, we were seated after a mere five-minute wait. The servers were patient and were even willing to help as we took group pictures. Our waiter was attentive and helpful with suggestions, and he brought our food in a very timely manner.

Overall, I was impressed with Chino Latino, and I am eager to go back. I would recommend this restaurant to any group of young adults with a preference for a hip, fun atmosphere.

CHInO LAtInO This fun and unique restaurant is located in Uptown Minneapolis at 2916 Hennepin Ave.

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band: Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean, all of who are pastors from Texas. Each of these men has a heart for other pastors. Thus, out of appreciation, the band had the stadium lights lit up and had all attending pastors stand so they could be recognized.

Phillips, Craig and Dean made numerous funny jokes about the Minnesota weather. Having been on a lot of tours through Minnesota, their schedule always seems to fall during not-so-favorable weather, which makes them appreciate the warm weather back home in Texas.

Overall, the Phillips, Craig and Dean concert was a great experience. It was fun, welcoming, and their music was wonderfully performed. The humor and performance of the band was unforgettable, as well as enjoyable.

Phillips, Craig and Dean performed at Grace Church in Eden Prairie on Friday, Feb. 8, with the auditorium nearly full. Out of 4,200 seats, about three-fourths of the seats were full.

The band started out with some of their older music and then played more of their current music, which made the two-hour performance flow together nicely. The last song, played for their encore, was “Revelation Song,” which was easily the highlight of the show.

From the start of the concert the band was energetic, and the environment of the area was warm and welcoming because of how easy it was to enter into God’s presence. It was a good time to just be able to worship and enjoy the band.

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There is a lot of controversy when discussing the topic of gun control. But the real issue is not about guns. The real theme is the age-old debate of security vs. liberty. State-provided security is merely a temporary illusion that voluntarily desecrates our freedoms and liberties.

For years our citizens have conceded as more of our liberties have been taken away, all in favor of security. We pretend not to care as we are physically harassed by the TSA in an outrageous security theater. We disregard the presence of unmanned surveillance and military drones in our own country. We even look away when our government says it can assassinate American citizens all for our safety.

After the Sandy Hook shooting, President Barack Obama said that, “If there’s even one thing we can do, if there’s just one life we can save, we’ve got an obligation to try.” This is a clever line from a president looking to force his social agenda on the nation in a time of hurt and mourning.

Do not be mistaken, I would do whatever I could to save another’s life, but as Benjamin Franklin said, “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” If we are willing to give up our liberties in order to have a false sense of security, we in fact lose both.

A sign that this exchange of liberty and security is happening all around us is the rhetoric and actions of politicians as they take more of a focus on our temporal safety, instead of protecting our liberties and freedoms. When I contacted Minn. Rep. Keith Ellison about this issue, he told me that he sponsors multiple bills to restrict gun sales and ownership. Clearly, Rep. Ellison stands on the side of promoting safety over freedom.

Some would argue that the government is better suited for individual safety. However, historical evidence shows that when exchanging liberty for security, there is nothing stopping the government from withholding both. In 1911 the Ottoman Empire established gun control, and within the next six years exterminated one and a half million Armenians.

After the Soviet Union established gun control, they imprisoned and killed 60 million people. In 1935, China placed gun restriction laws upon its citizens and by 1952, 20 million Chinese were killed.

And the most famous, in Nazi Germany, 13 million people were rounded up and murdered while unable to defend themselves after gun restrictions were in place. It was all in the name of security. Don’t ignorantly think our government isn’t capable of tyranny.

When you have liberty, you can provide security for yourself. One example of this is in Florida. According to the Florida Law Enforcement Agency, the murder rate has dropped 21 percent, while the national average has climbed 12 percent since restrictions on private ownership and the carrying of firearms were lifted in 1987.

Gun control efforts in places like Chicago have done nothing to provide real safety; they have merely take away the ability of innocent people to defend themselves. Is taking your gun and putting it in the hand of the military or law enforcement actually going to benefit you when in a moment of crisis? Of course not.

Changing rhetoric and legislation doesn’t fix a problem that is nestled so deep within our society. As American citizens, it is our responsibility, and for our own benefit, to speak up for our liberties, especially amongst other ordinary people in casual conversation. If we continue to roll over, we not only lose what safety we do have, but we lose our freedoms in the process.

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“For years our citizens have conceded as more of our liberties have been taken away, all in favor of security.”

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Have you ever been to an outhouse at an outdoor recreation area? Can you remember the smell? The feeling of all things gross and grimy – I know I feel like gagging.

In moments like that, I’ve never understood the term “potty mouth” better. Quite frequently I’m appalled at what comes out of students’ mouths at North Central. And it comes out so casually, too.

“What the (insert any kind of language here)?!” Daily, I hear terms on campus that I might also hear from angry drunken sports fans. However, students don’t even necessarily say these words in anger, just in passing.

I’ll admit this rant is coming from sensitive ears; the word “butt” was even censored in my household growing up. While that seems a bit drastic now, I’m thankful my parents modeled appropriate behavior and language for me. They were right; I’d thank them later.

I suppose it’s not even the words themselves that bother me, but the casual attitude with which they are said. Spoken words are fleeting. They’re said, and they’re gone.

But the heart behind those words remains.The New Testament even relates that it’s what comes out of a man that defiles

him. We’re probably all familiar with the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, which includes not using God’s name in vain. However, I don’t think this commandment is limited to misusing God’s name alone.

Mankind was created in the image of God. His thumbprint is on you. You bear God’s image, His likeness. Any kind of falsehood, slander, and cursing cannot stand in the presence of a holy God. Because you were created in His image, and you also are set free by Jesus’ blood as a Christian, you bear His witness. It is not just your words, but everything you think, say, and do can be using God’s name in vain. We are using God’s name in vain.

We are called to holiness, and that’s not something to be taken lightly. We can choose to embody His character in the way we conduct ourselves and choose to be living vessels of righteousness.

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One of the newest and fastest-growing departments on campus is the recreation and wellness department, which offers students a variety of opportunities to stay active while enjoying themselves at the same time.

The department’s mission is to “[provide] excellent sport, fitness and wellness programs that enhance student experience while generating positive and sustainable lifestyle habits.”

One of the most popular offerings among students is the fitness center. The fitness center provides free weights, weight machines, and several

different forms of cardio machines, including several new treadmills. It is open 24 hours a day, which makes it convenient for students’ busy schedules.

“I use the fitness center almost every day. I think it’s a good facility, well-run, and well-organized for the space that they have to work with,” said junior youth development major Luke Spangrud.

The recreation and wellness department also provides students the opportunity to explore organized activities outside the fitness center. These options consist of self-defense classes, wrestling, rugby, Zumba and floor hockey. Events that occur beyond the North Central walls include swimming, camping trips, rock climbing, and rollerblading at the Metrodome.

“The thing that I like about these events especially right now is they seem out of the ordinary for North Central. I find that the students that participate in them really enjoy it,” said Assistant Director of the recreation and wellness department Molly Magstadt.

“Our goal is not to make NCU students into super athletes. Our goal is to expose students to multiple different things so that maybe they try something that they’ve never tried before,” said Magstadt.

The department is always considering potential ways to expand its collection of activity offerings. Individuals interested in starting a new recreation activity or club are encouraged to contact Molly Magstadt at [email protected].

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KEEPInG ACtIVEStudents at North Central go to great lengths to stay fit.

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There are a number of ways students at North Central can interact and build relationships with one another. One way is by participating in intramural sports.

The intramurals program currently consists of four sports: flag football, basketball, volleyball, and futsal (also known as indoor soccer).

Flag football and basketball, the two intramural offerings that garner the most student participation, have already concluded this year. Both sports yielded a strong turnout in players and fan bases. These sports led students to engage in a new way with members of their own team/floor and other members of the North Central community.

Currently, intramural futsal is in midseason. Futsal is played in the gym on Saturday nights at 9 p.m., and like the other intramurals, it enjoys an involved fan section that comes out to watch and cheer on their fellow classmates.

Futsal, however, has one distinct attribute unlike the other intramural sports offered.

“Students were open to picking their own teams instead of playing with their brother or sister floors,” said Molly Magstadt, assistant director of recreation and wellness.

Instead of determining teams based on students’ living area, futsal’s selection process consists of captains drafting players who had signed up to participate.

The next intramural sport to begin is volleyball. The season is planned to start the week after spring break. Teams will be co-ed and made up of members on established brother and sister floors.

“Volleyball will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the gym, provided the necessary staff can be found,” said Magstadt.

Currently, someone is needed to organize and head up the intramural volleyball program. Interested persons are encouraged to speak with Magstadt, whose office is located in the CLC.

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2013 Baseball and Softball season fast approaching

BAsEBALL 2013North Central Baseball season opener will be March 1 in Chicago at Robert Morris University.

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As the 2013 season gets underway, players, coaches and students are left with one question: How will the Rams respond coming off their best year in program history?

The NCU men’s baseball team will look to build off their memorable season as they prepare for action in the newly joined UMAC conference. The team enters the season under first year head coach Kenny Flermoen, who previously served as assistant coach for the Rams before taking over the head coaching duties.

As the team begins practicing, senior sports management major and pitcher Devin Lehnhoff recognizes the many challenges that the Rams will face this season.

“The season’s biggest challenge will be youth, as we are losing over half of our starting lineup from last year. We have a lot of freshmen that will need to step up and fill the holes along with the remaining veterans,” said Lehnhoff.

The Rams open up their season on March 1 with a two-day double header in Chicago at Robert Morris University. The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome will continue to be called home field, hosting the 14 home games currently on the schedule.

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SoftballThe Rams, under fourth year head coach Allison Murphy, look to improve upon

last year’s mark of 13-13.The team has many key players returning, including senior psychology major

Elizabeth Trickey, who led the Rams last season with a .576 batting average. She received NCAA Division III honors for season batting average, as well as stolen bases.

One of the greatest challenges for the team will be finding someone to step up to fill the shoes of alumna Danielle Anderson, who led the Rams in wins, strikeouts, earned run average, runs batted in, and home runs last season.

The women look forward to getting back on the field to face the tough competition that the UMAC will offer. With the first game less than a month away, all of the players are looking forward to making immediate contributions, including several freshmen.

“We are a rather inexperienced team, so it will be vital for us to put in the time and learn as much as we can from the older, more experienced players,” said freshman elementary education major Megan Myers.

The Rams begin play on March 14 in the NCU Dome tournament, where they will match up with Maranatha Baptist, Martin Luther, and Presentation. The team plays their home games at the Plymouth Creek Dome.

*For more information about both teams’ schedules and player statistics, visit the official website of NCU athletics at www.ncurams.com.

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