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www.smumn.edu/cardinal December 7, 2007
A sign unnoticed by some
BY BECKY NEWBY
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Coach Farren
remembered
SMU PRESS RELEASE
Tom Farren, a member of the Saint
Mary’s University Athletic Department
since 1981, died Friday, Nov. 30, after
collapsing while working in the SMU
ice arena. Farren, 58, was currently
serving as head men’s golf coach, ice
facility manager and men’s hockey
equipment manager.
Farren had also served as assistant
men’s hockey coach; head coach of
men’s soccer, men’s tennis and
women’s tennis; physical education
instructor; athletic fields supervisor;
and residence hall director.
Friends and family gathered
Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a wake. A memorial
service was also held to celebrate
Farren’s life on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in
the SMU Gostomski Fieldhouse.
To share a memory of Farren, visit
www.hofffuneral.com.
See page 12 for an athlete’s tribute
News:
Students
protest for
peace
page 4
The Saint Mary’s University main
campus has several stop signs strategically
placed for pedestrian safety, but
recent traffic violation reports have
shown that many drivers are simply
choosing to ignore them.
“We are primarily a pedestrianbased
campus,” said Director of
Campus Safety Jerrie Seibert. “There
have to be stop signs set accordingly.”
In recent weeks, Campus Safety
received more complaints from pedestrians
regarding stop sign violations
than years before.
Senior Lindsay Dickson said she
reported two separate vehicles in the
past month for not stopping at a stop
sign. “They didn’t even slow down or
look,” Dickson said.
Before last month, Dickson never
reported a single traffic sign violation.
“I felt compelled to after hearing so
many complaints from other students
about cars not stopping or drivers getting
mad if students walk too slowly.”
Seibert said there is a camera located
at the main entrance of Saint Mary’s
that records traffic, but most stop sign
watching is done directly by Campus
Safety staff members equipped with
binoculars.
According to Seibert, the stop signs
in front of the New Village path and
Feature:
An international
learning
experience
page 8
Hillside hall are monitored more closely
than others. “It seems like everyone
is in a hurry,” he said. “They pay more
attention to the time than on driving.”
Since the campus speed limit is 15
mph, Seibert said it’s easy to notice
when cars speed past them. “We spend
considerable time watching stop signs
around the campus,” said Seibert.
Senior biker Erin McGuire said
with exam week approaching, she
already assumes that most cars won’t
stop at every sign. “When it’s cutting
close to class time and I approach a
Who will it be?
A new president will be selected
on Dec. 12 by the board of trustees.
A public announcement will follow
shortly after. Check the Cardinal
blog and the SMU website for updates.
photo by Kristina Perkins
stop sign at the same time a car does, I
will usually let them go first.”
If a vehicle is caught speeding past
a traffic sign, Campus Safety will
record the license plate number and
issue a ticket through campus mail. A
stop sign violation ticket is $25.
“It is more difficult to issue a violation
ticket to a non-registered vehicle,
because their name and license plate
number aren’t recorded in the computer,”
Seibert said. To prevent this,
Campus Safety will follow a vehicle
into a designated parking spot and
See Stop on page 5
?

2 December 7, 2007 News www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Teacher evaluations do matter
BY DANIELLE LARSON
Cardinal Staff
Teacher evaluations serve multiple purposes,
according to Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.
Thomas Mans. They provide feedback to teachers so
they can improve their teaching methods in the classroom,
and they help the institution evaluate its personnel.
The faculty and department chair review the evaluations
to determine improvements needed for particular
courses or professors.
Students tend to evaluate their professors with
high marks, said Mans. When there are low or
mediocre marks, the dean, associate dean, or department
chair then evaluates that professor.
‘Capitol for a Day’
Winona in the running
for state anniversary event
BY ELLEN JORDAN
Cardinal Staff
The year 2008 marks the
150th anniversary of Minnesota
becoming the 32nd state in the
country. To mark this celebration,
Minnesota is looking for
communities that exemplify the
anniversary theme, “Exceptional
people in an exceptional
place.”
Cities representing the state’s
diverse geography will be chosen
as “Capitols for a Day.”
Winona is one of the community
finalists under the
“Driftless Area” category. This
category includes the communities
of Caledonia, Minnesota
City, Reads Landing and Lake
City. Larger communities such
as Rochester are also included.
Saint Mary’s University students
are pleased with the
nomination. Senior Jenny Pater
said, “I think it’s exciting that the
town I go to school in is being
Teachers are obligated to improve, said Mans, and
who better to tell them how to become better than
their students.
“Comments are appreciated,” said Mans.
Faculty also appreciate it when students take the
evaluations seriously and provide constructive criticism,
Mans said. “It’s unhelpful for students to make
snarky comments or act out on paper” against their
teachers, he said. as it makes the evaluation process
harder.
Certain criteria, such as whether the professor is
new to SMU, are taken into consideration while looking
over the evaluations. According to Mans, it takes
a while for a new teacher to break into their new surroundings.
Mans explained that evaluations have also been
acknowledged by my state and
is receiving positive recognition.”
If Winona does receive this
honor, it will bring awareness
and publicity to the town. Some
students, however, are hesitant
about this attention. Senior
James McEhlerne said, “It would
be an honor, but I don’t think
the town itself would be able to
hold up to it. The town itself is
too small for such a big award.”
With the nomination comes
competition. Freshman Carlee
Hanninen said, “Although I do
think that it is good that the
town of Winona has received
the nomination, I think that
there are other cities in
Minnesota that are more worthy
and have more landmarks that
should be given more consideration.”
There was no winner indicated
at press time, but students
can see the award’s progress at
http://www.mn150years.org.
BY TAMIKA ROBINSON
Cardinal Staff
Dr. Steven Schild, a professor in the
mass communication program at Saint
Mary’s University, was recently named
to the Complaints Committee in the
Minnesota News Council.
Schild has served on the Minnesota
News Council since 2004. As a member
of the Complaints Committee,
some of his duties include listening to
and resolving any complaints made by
audience members about the way they
or an affiliated organization have been
treated by any part of the media.
“
Schild noted that the purpose of the
council is to attempt to promote better
quality in journalism. “We try to provide
a forum outside the court system
where someone who believes that they
have been unfairly dealt with by the
news media can speak their peace,” he
said.
studied to see if students evaluated male professors
differently than female professors.
The Faculty Advancement in Tenure Review
Committee also uses the evaluations to help assess
for faculty tenure promotion. When the time comes
for a teacher’s tenure promotion, evaluations are
heavily referred to. The school wants to make sure
they are making the right choice in promoting that
professor, said Mans.
For students who worry over privacy and the idea
of their professors finding out who wrote particular
comments, Mans has considered moving the evaluations
to an online process. Having them online would
make the process a lot quicker, allow for faculty to
get results back and make changes more promptly,
and make the evaluations more private, said Mans.
Schild honored for works
I try to find things to
write about that
are. . .close enough to
relate to on a very personal
and unabstract level.
photo by Kristina Perkins
As a member of the news council,
Schild finds it not only rewarding but
has said “it gives me things to bring
back into the classroom and helps to
provide examples that I hope can bring
to life some of the things that are mentioned
in the textbooks and will benefit
the students.”
In addition to Schild’s journalistic
experience, he has also published many
works of poetry. His poem “Armistice”
was published in Witness, an anthology
of poetry, in 2004. The poem was
recently awarded “Editor’s Choice” by
Serengeti Press.
See Schild on page 5

www.smumn.edu/cardinal News December 7, 2007 3
New bar to be named on 3rd street
BY NADIA EFFENDI
Guest Writer
The doors of Stingers Bar and
Lounge have been closed since June
29, 2007, but with new ownership, a
complete makeover, and a new name,
the lot will not be vacant much longer.
The front of the building now reads
“Bullseye Beer Hall,” the bar’s name
previous to Stingers.
“We just took the Stingers sign
down and that’s what was underneath,”
said Nathan Schott, part owner and
operator. “We wanted to see what people
would say.” The original idea was
to rename the bar “Caponz,” but the
owners will soon be going in front of
the Winona City Council to apply for a
liquor license under a new, top-secret
name. “Not even my close friends
know what it’s going to be called,” said
Schott.
With construction underway, the
plan is to transform the bar far from
the look of its predecessors. “We had
ideas that I think would be important
and beneficial to the area and will
show them something different. We
want it to have a pub/tavern feel,” said
Schott.
The owners hope to have the bar
open for the New Year’s deadline.
“There is a lot of work to do,” said
Schott. “We are not just going to flash
a coat of paint and open the doors. We
are going to do it right.”
Among the changes planned are a
new, dressed-up exterior, more seating,
better service, and a place where “you
can come lounge during the day or stay
all night,” said Schott. The bar will not
have a DJ or live music but it will have
a small menu, and food will be served
daily until 10 p.m.
Despite sharing the same ownership
as Schydes, the two bars will be completely
separate. Applications will be
taken after Thanksgiving for positions
in bartending, bouncing, and cocktail
waitressing. The owners have high
expectations for the bar. “It will be a
great asset to the downtown day- and
night-life of Winona, cosmetically and
socially,” said Schott.
Nearly $1600 raised at event for Pickford
BY EZRA STILES
Guest Writer
A grateful mother and some 75 friends and
family members gathered Nov. 19 to raise money
to benefit an injured Saint Mary’s University undergraduate
student.
Christy Pickford, 21, was hit by a train in Winona
on July 28. Pickford, who would have been a senior
this year at SMU, is undergoing rehabilitation at
a care center in Red Wing, Minn.
The PR/Business Club hosted the benefit and
silent auction for Pickford, charging a $5 admission
to the event. Proceeds will help offset expenses
the Pickford family has incurred as a result of the
accident as well as go help fund a larger benefit
the family is planning for next year, said Kelly
Pickford, Christy’s older sister.
Although the event was somber in remembrance
of the tragic accident, there was good
news that brought some hope to the room.
“We’ve managed to raise over $800 in ticket
sales alone,” said Chris Kellen, president of the
SMU PR/Business Club, in an announcement at the
end of the benefit. “The bills have mounted up,
and we just hope we can relieve some of that
pressure on the family,” Kellen said.
The club also sponsored a silent auction that
same evening, which ran through Nov. 30.
Attendees bid on a range of items, such as a
Minnesota Twins jersey and the Playstation2 game
“Guitar Hero.”
Rachel Niebeling, a SMU senior and friend of
Pickford, gave a short speech during the benefit.
“Sometimes she’ll look at you with a look that’s
really a ‘Christy’ look,” Niebeling said. “It lets you
know she’s still there. She’s still fighting. All we can
do is just pray and hope. We’re just waiting for her
to wake up.”
Student band Bookreader performed several
songs during the benefit.
“It’s amazing to see everyone’s support
tonight,” said lead singer Bryan Atchison, a senior
at SMU.
Christy’s family was touched by the event as
well. “Christy has a great group of friends and
classmates that obviously care a lot about her,”
said Kelly Pickford.
Chartwells catering service provided food and
beverages for the event.
(Kaylin Martin contributed to this story.)
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Students share
global issues
BY JESSICA PAULSEN
Cardinal Staff
Dr. Dorothy Diehl’s Lasallian Core
Traditions (LCT) Global Issues class is
trying to make a difference by promoting
awareness of women’s issues.
The class is divided into groups,
each of which chooses an issue covered
in class and promotes awareness
through posters, speakers, petitions,
protests and fundraisers. The issues
include women in war, gender equality,
sex trafficking and sweatshops, said
Diehl.
The purpose of the assignment is
for students to do more than just intellectually
understand the issues, but to
make a campaign, said Diehl. “The
focus of this class is looking at
women’s issues through Lasallian
social justice...and taking a step to
look at where the inequalities are systemically;
what is it that I can do for
the people that are most affected,”
Diehl said.
Maria Sullivan, a junior in the
class, thinks it is a good project for the
class. “It opened our eyes to different
global issues,” said Sullivan, “and I
think people want to help more.”
Sullivan is not sure if the efforts
make a difference, though. “When we
do things like the petition, people
would just walk by and give us looks
like, ‘This is kind of dumb,’” said
Sullivan. “But we’re sending our petition
to [Minnesota Governor]
Pawlenty, and maybe he’ll think,
‘Wow, people are thinking about
this.’”
Diehl said this project does make a
difference because money is raised for
organizations, and it is a way for students
to get involved in the issue.
“They choose the topic, then they do
the research and decide what it is they
want to do,” said Diehl. “So my hope
is that at some point, whether now or
later, that this will be a starting project,
a continuing project, not just for this
class.”

4 December 7, 2007 News www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Students protest for peace
BY BECKY NEWBY
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Students from the Saint Mary’s
University Peace and Justice Club
withstood freezing temperatures that
reached as low as 14 degrees to light
candles and offer prayers last Sunday
for peace in Iraq during a 24-hour
peace vigil in Windom Park.
About 25 community members participated
in the vigil, said senior Peace
and Justice member Glenna
Krzyzanowski.
“I think the vigil was a good way to
keep all those affected by violence on
our minds and in our hearts,” said
Krzyzanowski. “It was a chance to
pray for hope that someday we can all
live in peace.”
Many of the participants chose to
either fast, pray, meditate, read, or
remain silent during the peace demonstration.
BY DANIELLE LARSON
Cardinal Staff
Having an interest in body image
since graduate school, Saint Mary’s
University psychology professor Dr.
Elizabeth Seebach has performed multiple
studies on perceptual body image.
During a Nov. 28 presentation
Seebach explained that body image is
“that picture we have in our heads” of
ourselves. She then discussed body
esteem and explained that esteem had
to do with the way we feel about our
bodies. She said it was “the emotional
part.” Lastly, she explained perceptual
body image and how it is the image of
our body that we form in our minds.
Seebach wanted to study perceptual
body image, and see whether or not it
matched reality.
During the presentation she elaborated
on some of the studies she has
complied. One study was done to find
out what people think of their own
body image, how they view others’
The Winona Area Peace Makers
spent almost two months coordinating
the vigil, said SMU Director of Student
Activities and Volunteer Services Katie
LaPlant. “The vigil raised awareness
that there are alternative methods to
violence—such as peace,” she said.
With a small fire and hot coffee,
demonstrators were able to keep warm
by alternating one-hour shifts.
According to senior club member
Laura Holupchinski, there were enough
participants to ensure that at least two
people were awake each hour.
A closing ceremony was marked by
a special prayer and a celebratory meal
at the Bethany Catholic Worker House.
The vigil was sponsored by
Lutheran Campus Center, Winona
Catholic Workers, Newman Center and
Winona Area Peace Makers.
With roughly 25 members in the
campus Peace and Justice Club,
Holupchinski said there was a strong
group representing Saint Mary’s at the
peace vigil. She said since many students
didn’t know specifics about the
destruction in Iraq, the vigil was a
reminder that the war is happening all
the time, even when we are not thinking
about it.
Each week the Peace and Justice
Club meets to promote harmony and
create awareness of inequality around
the world, said Krzyzanowski.
“Through discussions on injustice,
you form a community,” said LaPlant.
“Through the community, you research
issues and learn about ones that
involve suffering—but there is hope.”
The Peace and Justice Club meets
every Tuesday in Saint Mary’s Hall,
room 232 at 9 p.m. Krzyzanowski said
the group will discuss new issues
beginning at their January meeting.
New members are always welcome and
encouraged to attend.
Professor gives insight on body image, esteem
bodies, and how they want their body
image to be.
For this test she took a photo and
distorted it so the person in the picture
was 15 to 20 percent skinnier. Then
she distorted it so the person in the picture
appeared 15 to 20 percent larger. If
she distorted the photo to 15 percent
smaller she would then make it 20 percent
larger or vice versa. She did this
to avoid balance between pictures.
She then laid the photos out on a
line and at one end she had the photo
of the skinnier image and at the other
end she put the photo of the larger
image. The participant in the study
then had to mark on the line where
they think they fall appearance wise.
Next they had to mark where they
believe other people think they fall on
the line. Lastly, they had to mark
where they wanted to fall on the line
for body appearance.
Another study she has done dealt
with anorexic, bulimic, obese, and
“normal” people (normal being considered
as those who have no concerns
about their body image). Seebach studied
the participants’ perceptions of
themselves, how they view themselves
to pictures of 30 other women, and
how they viewed themselves compared
to a photo of themselves.
The study showed that anorexics
overestimate their own size, and also
over estimated other women’s size.
Bulimics overestimated their own size,
but were very accurate with other
women’s sizes. Obese participants
overestimated themselves and other
women’s sizes, and normal participants
estimated sizes that were fairly accurate
in both cases.
Other studies Seebach has performed
looked at the effects of pregnancy
on body image, what part of the
body participants are most focused on,
whether kids recognize obesity or not,
what their perception is of obesity, and
what physicians’ perception are of obesity.
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www.smumn.edu/cardinal News December 7, 2007 5
A unique opportunity
Teach for America deadline approaching
BY LAUREN ROTHERING
Cardinal Staff
Upon graduation, many Saint
Mary’s University students are faced
with a difficult decision: What do I do
next? A program called Teach for
America offers college graduates a
unique opportunity far from the normalcy
of entering the work force.
According to Katie Bolin, a recruiting
associate for the program, Teach
For America is “an AmeriCorps program
that seeks recent college graduates
to fight our nation’s greatest injustice
– the achievement gap – by committing
to teach for two years in some
of the nation’s most under-resourced
school districts.” The “achievement
gap” refers to the educational inequality
that exists in school districts,
inequality that is compounded by lack
of materials, proper educational
Only 1 in 10 students from
low-income communities
will graduate from college.
TEACH FOR
CHANGING THIS.
NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, January 4
www.teachforamerica.org
[Source: Mortenson, Tom. “Family income and Higher Education Opportunity,” Postsecondary Education Opportunity, 2005]
resources, and administrative support,
said Bolin. The goal of Teach for
America is to provide those districts
most affected with highly trained
teachers to allow children living in
low-income communities to take
advantage of educational opportunities
of which they have previously been
deprived.
Melissa Cole, graduate of the
College of Saint Benedict and current
Teach for America participant, feels
that one of the biggest benefits of the
program is being able to give these
children a new sense of hope despite
such educational adversity. “At times
we are holding on by strings,” said
Cole, “and it is this sense of possibility
that pulls us through.”
Students of all majors and academic
disciplines are encouraged to apply for
the program, not only those whom
majored in education. Students are
accepted based on track records of academic
achievement, leadership skills
and organizational ability. Additionally,
they must undergo a rigorous training
program prior to employment. Once
these prerequisites are met, corps members
are placed into one of 26 urban
and rural teaching locations, including
Chicago, New York City, New Orleans,
Miami and Los Angeles.
Upon completion of two years service,
corps members go on to excel in
many disciplines, including, according
to Bolin, “business, law, medicine,
journalism, and, obviously, education”
as possible avenues. One aspect that
seems universal, though, is the sense of
great reward that comes from such sacrifices.
“If you really want to challenge
yourself, your abilities, push yourself
to your depths and fight social inequality,”
said Cole, “then Teach for
America is a great opportunity.”
Stop
From page 1
directly issue a ticket, Seibert said.
Still, some drivers question if every
stop is merited. “There are too many
stop signs placed throughout campus,”
said senior Antoinette DeLeon. “I
always look both ways, but it’s a waste
of time to make a complete stop if no
one’s there.”
Yet other obstacles throughout
campus may hinder a driver’s vision,
said Dickson. “Sometimes it’s hard to
see around parked cars or large
trucks.”
Dickson suggested that Campus
Safety install additional signs, intended
for pedestrian use. “This could be a
safety measure for both drivers and
pedestrians.”
Campus Safety has not discussed
further measures to control stop sign
violations. Seibert said pedestrians
who witness a violation should report
the license plate number to the office
immediately.
Schild
Schild said the poem was “based on
some personal experiences that [he’s]
had with a couple of people who in
various ways were affected by the
Vietnam War.”
“It’s a poem about the way that certain
human beings, some real and
some fictional, reacted to that war,”
said Schild. As a poet, he said, “I try to
find things to write about that are close
by in my personal experience, close
enough to relate to on a very personal
and unabstract level.”
“I like variety and the mix that I
get when I put together my teaching,
the news council and poetry,” he said.
Armistice
From page 2
The war was dead a decade
and we were still alive.
Crazy Ed’s purple heart had spawned
cosmic-egg murals on a barren moon,
splattered day-glo flowers in deep
space,
but now he sells wildlife prints
to sportsmen’s magazines.
My brother quit writing plays;
he cut his hair for steady work.
I dove into a foxhole job,
took the camouflage of standard-issue
green.
The war is dead;
we lay down our arms,
we sue for peace in marriage
and mortgage,
we march home alone down a million
common ways
to fleeting sleep where we dream
guerrilla dreams and know
the nightmare of capture.

6 December 7, 2007 Editorial www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Something to be thankful for . . .
BY KARINA RAJTAR
Cardinal Staff
Thanksgiving. It’s a time to reflect
on all that we have and how lucky we
really are. Nothing will help you realize
how much there is to be thankful
for like spending Thanksgiving break
in Biloxi, Miss., to help rebuild after
hurricane Katrina.
Our modest group of five volunteers
arrived in the sunny South just in
time to change into work clothes and
dive right into measuring, insulating,
and sheet-rocking. As the week continued,
we kept up with similar work,
BY LIBBY PERKINS
Guest Columnist
On Nov. 15 a group of Saint Mary’s University
students journeyed to Fort Benning, Ga., for the
SOA/WHINSEC rally and vigil. The School of
Americas (SOA), which was renamed to the Western
Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
(WHINSEC) in 2001, is a combat training school for
Latin American soldiers. Students are trained with
interrogation tactics, military intelligence, sniper
training and psychological warfare. Once SOA students
graduate, they then return to various South
American countries, including the Caribbean. As a
result, there is much violence, suffering and death.
On our first morning in Georgia, we had the
opportunity to see Fort Benning and had a Question
and Answer session with some of the faculty from
Hot off the Prez: Counting your blessings
BY JOHN FREEMAN
Student Senate President
along with some painting and building
a wheelchair ramp. We were able to
meet the elderly owner of the house we
spent most of our time on, and seeing
the pure joy in her eyes to simply have
walls was incredibly humbling. She has
not had a home since Katrina hit, and
now she should be able to move back
in time for Christmas.
Even two years after the storm,
there is a lot to do. Many are still living
in the crowded FEMA trailers and
newer, still fairly cramped, “Katrina
Cottages.” Houses are being rebuilt
only as quickly as the volunteers can
work, but the progress is surprisingly
Student learns through experience on trip to SOA/WHINSEC
The semester is almost over, and
Christmas break is sounding sweeter
every day. At least that’s the way I
feel. Don’t get me wrong, this semester
has carried with it a lot of fun times
and good memories, but I’ll be glad to
be done with my current classes. I find
myself thinking this on a daily basis,
uplifting for the relatively small number
of volunteers.
Sophomore Molly Jewison took the
trip for her second time. “It was great
to go back to Biloxi again. A lot of
progress had been made in that year
and it looked a lot cleaner,” said
Jewison. If our own experience was
any indication, then volunteers are a
truly indispensable resource in Biloxi.
We walked into a house with no inner
walls at all, and at the end of the week
walked out of that house, which by
then only needed a floor, trim, electricity
and plumbing.
After 10 days of working hard,
the SOA. During this time we had the chance to hear
their view of the school. We had many questions, but
we did not receive enough adequate responses. We
then arrived at the rally which was filled with many
different people expressing their opinions on the war,
our president, our government and, of course, the
efforts to close the SOA. Even with a wide range of
people at this event, a wide range of ideas on our
country and the issues that come with it, there is a
common idea that makes this event possible. The
SOA is serving no good and its purpose is killing too
many innocent lives.
During the vigil the next day, we remembered
millions of lives that had been killed by SOA soldiers
– including our very own Saint Mary’s graduate, missionary
Brother James Miller, who was known in
Guatemala as Hermano Santiago. With a funeral procession
lasting nearly two hours, we chanted
and I have to consciously tell myself to
just enjoy the present and live for that
day. As excited as I am for break and
for a new semester with new classes to
start, I know that there will be a day in
my near future where I will want to be
back here, in college. Recent tragedies
both at Winona State and here at Saint
Mary’s have caused me to refocus my
thoughts and concerns about life. Life
really is a precious thing, and we all
laughing harder, and meeting some
amazing people, we left Biloxi excited
to know we had helped and thankful
for the opportunity to help us better
appreciate our safety and security.
There were also some feelings of discontent
to be leaving when so much
more work could be done.
“Volunteering can be emotionally
straining on a volunteer, but you just
remember that the citizens down there
live in those conditions day in and day
out. They don’t get to leave after one
week and go home,” Jewison said. The
trip was a great lesson in real thanksgiving.
I hope to go back soon.
photo by LibbyM Perkins
“Presente” and lifted white crosses after the calling of
every victim’s name. Children, unborn children,
teenagers, adults, nuns, pregnant mothers, fathers,
sons and daughters, and the list goes on. So does the
school. Yet why? Why is the school still open? I can
say that the trip was most definitely an experience,
and the journey to close the SOA/WHINSEC will be
a continuous one.
take it for granted at times.
My message for this editorial is to
encourage everyone to enjoy the present.
Take special notice of where you
are now, who you’re surrounded by,
and be thankful for the things that you
do have. Hopefully, if you do take time
to do this, this holiday season will bring
even more joy to you and your loved
ones.
Have a Merry Christmas, everyone.

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Editorial December 7, 2007 7
Voting your conscience
Letters to the Editor
By Austin M. D. Quick
Staff Columnist
Letters and Editorials Policy:
My columns have received
a great deal of feedback, and
I want to state that as a seminarian
and a member of this
University, I am deeply sorry for
any hurt I may have caused. It
is my sincere wish to express
myself in a loving way that is in
keeping with the Gospel.
A student responded to my
previous column stated: “I
believe that as a Lasallian institution
we cannot stay true to
what we have been taught in
our year(s) here and vote
Republican.” The political parties
in our country are not perfect,
but what is concerning to
many is that the Democratic
party has shown its support for
those without a voice, such as
the environment, the poor, illegal
immigrants, convicted criminals,
etc. However, they do
nothing to speak out for the
most innocent and voiceless
among us: the unborn. They
show no concern that in our
country alone there are an estimated
3,700 abortions a day.
The Democratic Party is against
many individual choices, such
as gun control, school choice,
etc., but they are completely
supportive on the issue of a
“Woman’s Right to Choose.”
Ending another human being’s
life is not an option, and it
should be a priority of any
party.
We must all be sympathetic
for the young woman who
made a poor life choice and is
now pregnant and faced with
social ridicule, financial difficulties
and a
list of other
hurdles due
to
unplanned
and unprepared
pregnancy.
However,
this young
woman should know that there
are many options available to
her and none of them deal with
ending the baby’s life. It is easy
to pass judgment on the many
unwed mothers today, and it is
our behavior that leads many
to make bad choices. As
Christians, we are called to
help them in any way we can
to ensure life is respected at all
levels.
As we enter the Advent
Season, we are reminded of a
young woman named Mary
who found that she was to conceive
a child without ever having
been with a man. Faced
with the social implications,
even her own death, she chose
to have this baby who would
be the Prince of Princes and
the Lord of Lords. In addition,
her husband found that not
only was his wife pregnant with
a child that wasn’t his own, but
that he was to stay with her
and never have his own children.
Life is to be respected at all
levels, born and unborn, which
seems as Lasallian as anything
can be. No matter where your
political views lie, protecting
unborn life should influence
your vote in 2008.
Holy Mary and Saint Joseph,
pray for us.
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BY DAVE HAJOGLOU
Systems Administrator for the
Department of Computer Science
BY JARED ORTGIESEN
Saint Mary’s Men’s Rugby Club Captain/Treasurer
Sean O’Brien’s comments [“Recent
smoking ban: a smoker’s response”]
regarding his smoking choices reflect a
common misunderstanding of smoking’s
overall costs. Sean does not
attempt to sidestep the health effects of
smoking, and he certainly isn’t responsible
for giving the world lung cancer
(though he is responsible for general
mayhem and much hooliganry). Many
smokers, however, fail to realize that
our healthcare system helps pay for
heart-bypass surgery, stints, cancer
treatment, and the follow-up rehab
after such delightful procedures. If the
act of smoking increases the occurrences
of said ailments, healthcare
costs will rise. The smoking ban was
put in place to reduce exposure to
smoke for nonsmokers, which should
help the overall issue. Unfortunately,
Sean’s personal choice may take him
down a path of costly healthcare treatments
which could impact all of us. Of
course, this is also true of those who
incur health problems via substances
such as alcohol or overeating habits. I
think Sean is a swell guy who is brave
for supporting his smoking privileges,
and it’s nice that his article
title reflected what he actually wrote.
And Sean, you are personally responsible,
as am I, for engaging in activities
known to be adverse to one’s health,
even if you have not yet obliterated the
world with your evil ways.
In the recent issue of the Cardinal Newspaper, there was an article concerning
binge drinking on campus. I noted that in the article on page ten it mentions that
the SMU Men’s Rugby team is associated with heavy drinking, and furthermore,
that we advocate heavy drinking.
As one of the captains on the team, I find this highly disturbing and inaccurate.
I will not deny the fact that some members of the rugby club do engage in
drinking, some of which may be considered “binge” drinking, but at no point do
we advocate or force members to drink in any unsafe manner. My fellow captains
and I have worked hard in our three years here at SMU to dissolve this stigma,
and I feel it’s unfair to send out this type of message in your newspaper. We took
second in state this year and have had some of the best records in the SMU sports
community in the last two years. We have also come to develop a good reputation
with the faculty we deal with on campus.
Again, I feel like this quote in the newspaper puts a big dent in the efforts the
captains have undertaken to get rid of our negative reputation. I understand that
students are entitled to their own opinions in your articles, but to put statements
such as this which have merit primarily in reputation alone and not to present the
other side of the story when we are working so hard to get rid of this negative
view of the men’s rugby club here at Saint Mary’s seems unfair.
Why not report on our perfect season, or us being the #1 seed in Division 3
Minnesota rugby, or our Championship game???
Editor’s Note: The Cardinal regrets publishing a quote critical of the rugby and
hockey teams, without offering the teams a chance to respond.

8 December 7, 2007 Feature: Int’l Experiences www.smumn.edu/cardinal
A learning experience
Sharing lunch with international students
Study abroad
opportunities
BY EMILIE FISCH
Cardinal Staff
BY THERESA BREAULT
Cardinal Staff
“Ni hao!”
That’s one of the first things I was
taught to say as I sat at lunch with a
big group of the international students
here at Saint Mary’s University.
Although this simple Chinese
“hello” was followed with lots of
laughter at my silly accent, I felt welcomed
and cheerful as I ate my pizza.
Whether you have class with one of the
Chinese students, live with one of
them, or simply see them in passing,
you know already the easiness of conversation
and the undeniable friendliness
of most of these young adults.
Although this is many of the international
students’ first year studying in
the U.S., they are already learning how
our culture works and how similar so
many of the things we do are to their
own practices. I sat next to Bin Hu, a
senior here at SMU, and asked him
about adapting to life in America.
Although this is not his first year here,
he had a lot to tell me. “It’s been
good,” Bin said.
“I really like it
here, and I have
made a lot of
good friends!” I
am glad to say
that I am one of
those friends
(Wo ai ni, Bin!),
and he certainly
has added much
to the dynamics
of SMU.
I turned next
to some freshman
international
students. Su
Fei, Yiyun and
Heshan all had
only good things
to say about their
experience here so far. Fei and I giggled
as we talked about the coming
snow, and about her big fuzzy coat that
she bought preparing for the cold. As I
sat there, it didn’t take long for me to
dive into laughing, making jokes and
planning times to get together again. I
photo by Kim Koecheler
Featured here are some of the international students in the
Heights on campus. There are 42 international students
currently at SMU, and over 60 undergraduate applications
have been received for next semester.
loved how carefree and how spirited
they all were, and I felt at home talking
to them. In all, I believe I made many
new friends with this experience, and I
can only say good bye in the way they
parted with me as I got up to leave:
“Bai Bai!”
Saint Mary’s University has a variety
of study abroad programs that are
open to individuals in any major.
Popular programs are London,
England in the fall and Florence, Italy
in the spring, though many students
are starting to explore countries like
Ireland, France, Spain, South Africa
and Australia as study abroad options.
The most popular spring program
has been Florence, Italy, a program run
directly through SMU. However, due
to more opportunities available
through other schools, students are
choosing to go to a variety of different
countries. The enrollment for the
Florence program is lower for spring
2008 than in years past, as the junior
class is smaller and most students
study abroad during their junior year.
Twelve SMU students will depart
for Florence in January and will be
joined by three additional students
from other schools. To learn more
about the various study abroad programs
that SMU offers, contact Renee
Knutson, director of career services
and study abroad, in Saint Mary’s Hall
136A.
Photo
Opinion Poll:
How is SMU
different from
your own
hometown?
Everything! Especially
education. The facilities
are nice and the professors
are responsible.
Peixi Zhang and Yali Mu
Freshmen
It is illegal to have snow
in Memphis.
Spencer Macklin
Sophomore
There are no bluffs, and
it is not as scenic in
Iowa.
Stephen Schmitt
Senior
photos by Kristina Perkins

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Feature: Int’l Experiences December 7, 2007 9
Conversational partners talk up a storm
BY BETSY BAERTLEIN
Feature Editor
Imagine being a student in a foreign
country. Think of how much more difficult
life would be. Making conversation
would be hard enough, let alone
making friends. No doubt studying
abroad is an eye-opening and amazing
experience, but it doesn’t come without
its struggles. This is part of the reason
that Jessica Bare, hall director of
Skemp and Heffron halls, decided to
re-implement the English conversational
partners program this year.
“International students may feel
anxious about meeting new people,”
Bare said, “but they really do want to
be involved.” This program began last
year, and when Bare began asking the
international students from her residence
halls what kind of programs they
would like to see, many of them mentioned
conversational partners.
Bare began the program by emailing
the students of Saint Mary’s
University, asking English-speaking
students who were interested in spending
one hour a week talking with an
international student to volunteer.
Partners were assigned based upon
interests and, in some cases, language.
For example, students taking Spanish
classes may want to be paired with a
Spanish-speaking student so they can
practice their Spanish as well. Bare
said that the meetings are “kept really
open-ended.”
The majority of the students meet
over a meal in the cafeteria, but anything
is fair game. Some suggested
activities include cooking together,
going to the game room, studying
together, or exercising together. Most
students meet one-on-one with their
conversational partners, but small
groups are an option as well.
There are currently about 30 participants
in this program. The international
students in the program speak English
at various levels, as some have come to
SMU to learn English, whereas others
already are fairly comfortable with the
language. Native languages of those
involved in the partners program
include Chinese, Japanese, Spanish,
and Creole. Speaking with these students
allows English speaking students
to expand their cultural horizons.
Having the commitment makes this
easier, said Bare. “People have good
intentions, but unless it’s on your calendar,
it’s hard to follow through.”
Students who are interested in participating
in the conversational partners
program may have an opportunity to
join in January when more transfer students
come. Those interested should
email Bare at jlboll00@smumn.edu.
photo by Betsy Baertlein
Conversational partners Eldon Vaselaar and Lei Hon spend time
together in the Hillside lounge. Currently, 30 participants are in this
program; any interest should be directed to Jessica Bare.
Frequently asked questions about international students
COMPILED BY LINDSAY DICKSON
Editor-in-Chief
What programs are offered?
Undergraduate international students
are able to take part in
either the Intensive English as a
Second Language (ESL) or English
Language Bridge (ELB) programs.
There are also separate graduate
programs offered at SMU.
ESL Program: This is for students
from non-English speaking countries
who desire to improve their
English language skills. Students
study the history, traditions, culture
and customs of the United States.
All coursework is based on an integrated
skills approach with listening,
speaking, reading, writing and
grammar components.
ELB Program: This is a one-year
program offered to full-time freshmen
who speak a first language
other than English and meet other
qualifying conditions. The ELB program
consists of specialized academic
advising and a succession
of credit bearing courses designed
to improve academic English skills,
completed along with several requisite
courses standard for a first
year Saint Mary’s University student.
How many new students are coming
next semester?
Over 60 applications have been
received for the Spring 2008
semester. The countries they represent
include: Nepal, Bahrain,
Malaysia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia,
Congo, India, and Sri Lanka.
How many undergraduate international
students are there at SMU?
As of now, there are 42 students
total, 22 female and 20 male. Most
of the new international students
this year are in the ESL and ELM
programs, while 10 returning students
are in the regular undergraduate
program at SMU.
Where are the current undergraduate
students from?
While the students come from
countries like Bahrain, Brazil,
Canada, Colombia, Haiti, Korea,
Mexico, Rwanda, and Taiwan, the
majority come from Japan,
Poland, and China.
How many graduate international
students are there at SMU?
There are 18 students, half male
and half female. They come from
seven different countries. As of
now, three more students will be
here next semester.
Sources: Jay Skanka, dean of international
student initiatives; Lupita
Garza-Cienfuegos, director of
international admission; Tessy Dias,
international student activities
coordinator.

10 December 7, 2007 Sports www.smumn.edu/cardinal
Cardinals in training
BY CANDICE NORRELL
Co-Sports Editor
The Future Cardinals knew
how to pump the crowd up during
halftime at the men’s basketball
game against the St.
John Johnnies on Saturday,
Dec. 1.
Assistant Coach Jack Nelson,
with the help of Eustace “Boots”
Kesseh, led the local kindergarten
through sixth grade boys
in a series of basketball skills,
much to the crowd’s delight.
“They are so cute!” said one
spectator.
“The Future Cardinals are so
much fun to watch,” said Sarah
Kay (’07). “The basketball staff
does a great job with the kids.”
Both the boys’ and girls’
Future Cardinals clinics started
last year, said men’s head
coach Mike Trewick, meeting
four times throughout the
semester to learn proper shooting,
passing and ball-handling
fundamentals.
“The boys’ clinic is run by my
assistant coaches, Nigel Jenkins
and Jack Nelson,” Trewick said.
“I’m just there to have fun with
the kids.”
Jenkins said, “This program
gives us a chance to work with
young kids who enjoy the game
of basketball. Our hope is that
they work hard enough to be
able to become a Cardinal
after high school.”
“Another reason for this clinic
was to get our basketball program
out in the community,”
Trewick said. “All of our players
work with the kids every week,
and the kids perform at two of
our home games at halftime.”
“We really enjoy this,” Jenkins
said of working with the kids.
“The first year we had 65 [participants]
and this year we have
about 75.”
Both the boys’ and girls’ clinics
performed at two halftime
games. The boys performed on
Dec. 1 and 5; the girls performed
on Nov. 16 and Dec. 5.
photo by Dean Beckman
Boys from kindergarten through
sixth grade drill their basketball
skills at the Dec. 1 game.
Cardinal Athletic Council
leads local toy drive
BY ALLI HILL
Cardinal Staff
The Saint Mary’s University community, led by the Cardinal Athletic Council
(CAC) and SMU volunteers, enters into the giving season through programs like
Toys for Teens and Gifts for Winona.
This is the second time that the Cardinal Athletic Council (CAC) has been
involved in this event.
CAC is SMU’s own student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC), a committee
that is at all of the other MIAC schools. Toys for Teens is put on by the SAAC at
each school. “The idea behind it was to donate toys to Toys for Tots while focusing
on an age group that is not only closer to the college-age, but is also often
forgotten about in holiday gift collections,” explained senior Kasey Schultz, president
of CAC at SMU.
The toys were collected last week and will be donated to Toys for Tots on
Dec. 13. Along with SMU, the other MIAC schools will also be donating their
toys on that date.
CAC is not the only group in the holiday spirit this year; Gifts for Winona is a
community-wide gift giving event for those less fortunate in Winona County that
has been going on since 2002. Families sign up at various service agencies in the
county and tell them what their request list would be. These lists are then collected
and processed at SMU. Hundreds of cards are printed with the request lists
along with whether the person is a male or female.
The cards are placed on trees at various locations in Winona as well as SMU.
People can choose a card, shop for the items, wrap them and then return them to
the same location by Dec. 13. “It’s always a nerve-wracking and scary thing to
get the tags to go out,” said Deb Nahrgang, director of communications. “These
tags represent a person. It would be heartbreaking to turn them away without any
gifts.”
Luckily, as Nahrgang explained, they have been extremely fortunate to have
people come at the last minute with donations so that people can buy the gifts left
on the cards. There are currently plenty of cards left as well as a chance to donate
money. People can make their checks out to “Gifts for Winona” and drop them
off at the Student Services windows.
Sports marketing and PR/Business visit McDonough
BY SEAN O’BRIEN
News Editor
photo by Dean Beckman
The Public Relations and Business Club, along
with Nikki Fennern’s Sports Management class, visited
the United Center and new Chicago Blackhawks
President/CEO John McDonough on Nov. 28 for an
interesting look inside the business side of professional
sports.
McDonough previously was president and senior
Vice President for Marketing of the Chicago Cubs.
McDonough, a Saint Mary’s University graduate,
shared his success story and gave advice for interviewing
for potential jobs after college. He also gave
students tips on what the working world was like and
what to expect in the professional sports industry as
well as throughout the business world. He even gave
some uplifting advice for the non-4.0 student.
PR/Business club President Chris Kellen said,
“John was a great speaker and very motivating. He
let everyone know that even if your grades are not all
that great, as long as you show up and are ready to
do the work, you can succeed.”
The trip also included a tour of the United Center
facilities. Overall, Kellen said the trip was educational
and fun, giving the students a rewarding experience.
“Learning [McDonough’s] story and asking
him questions gave everyone some insight into what
can be expected when we leave SMU and enter the
job force,” said Kellen.

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Sports December 7, 2007 11
SMU scoreboard
Men’s Basketball (0-6)
November 24 Neb. Wesleyan 75
SMU 54
November 28 SMU 65
St. Thomas 72
December 1 SMU 77
St. John’s 80
December 3 Augsburg 72
SMU 70
Women’s Basketball (0-5)
November 20 Winona State 80
SMU 53
November 28 St. Thomas 78
Beloit 62
December 1 St. Benedict 73
SMU 61
December 3 Macalester 58
SMU 45
Men’s Hockey (2-5-2)
November 17 SMU 3
St. John’s 2
November 20 UW-Riverfalls 4
SMU 4
November 30 Gustavus 6
SMU 0
December 1 SMU 5
Gustavus 2
Women’s Hockey (1-5-0)
November 17 St. Benedict 1
SMU 0
November 20 SMU 1
EW-Eau Claire 3
November 30 SMU 1
Gustavus 6
December 1 Gustavus 6
SMU 0
Men’s Swimming and Diving
November 10 St. Olaf 184
SMU 87
November 10 Hamline 109
SMU 143
November 16 Macalester 77
SMU 134
November 17 Macalester Invite
2nd out of 5 teams
Women’s Swimming and Diving
November 10 Augsburg 50
SMU 168
November 16 St. Catherine 142
SMU 88
November 16 Macalester 122
SMU 82
November 17 Macalester Invite
5th out of 8 teams
For more information about all SMU
athletics, go to the new website at:
www.saintmaryssports.com
‘Creek Trail’ built at SMU
Trail part of proposed Winona recreational plan
BY LINDSAY DICKSON
Editor-in-Chief
Cross-country skiers from the
Winona community, both beginners
and experts, will benefit from the
newly constructed trail on the Saint
Mary’s University campus this winter.
The new trail, unofficially named
the “Creek Trail,” is 2-kilometers (1.2
miles) in length and runs along
Gilmore Creek. Double tracks will be
set for traditional skiing.
“So many of the people who use the
trails are beginners,” said Brother
Jerome Rademacher, Ph.D. Brother
Jerome felt that the trail would benefit
skiers of a wide variety of skill and
experience.
The addition of the Creek Trail is a
result of an ongoing cooperation
between Brother Jerome and the
Winona Ski Club, said Vice President
for Student Development Chris
Kendall.
The construction of the trail is a
step toward the Winona Recreational
Projects Capital Campaign proposal
that has been recently discussed among
various community members.
If brought to the Winona polls, voters
will either approve or reject the following
proposals: a second sheet of ice
for the Bud King Arena; a complete
renovation of softball and baseball
fields in the Bambenek Complex on
Sarnia Street; a Victorian Boat House
on Lake Winona to hold canoes,
kayaks, and rowing sculls; repavement
and lighting of the Lake Park bike
path; and upgraded ski trails on the
SMU campus. The city of Winona
would enact a $5 million property tax
referendum if the proposals are
approved. In addition, $2.5 million
would be raised privately.
SMU has particular interest in the
improvement of the trail system. If
approved, the city of Winona would
provide lights for new, easier trails in
addition to a snowmaker. A future trail
would be constructed around the
approved track and field complex and
would connect with the Creek Trail.
SMU is considering purchasing more
land just south of the New Village for
the improved trail system. SMU would
maintain this property, but the entire
Winona community could benefit.
Kendall said that the timing of the
trail and the proposals is great for
SMU’s outdoor recreation because of
recent recreational additions to the
campus. “Because of our school and
our location, our great assets are the
land and the environment,” said
Kendall. “It’s who we are and it’s making
us better.” In addition to being able
to host public, high school, and college
ski races, SMU could possibly bring
back the cross-country ski team or club
if there are major additions to the trails.
Both Kendall and Brother Jerome
photo by Lindsay Dickson
The new Creek Trail is now open for
cross-country skiers. The trail runs
along Gilmore Creek on flatter
ground, a great spot for those
learning to ski.
hope that the new trail will bring more
students and community members out
into the bluffs. “It pleases me that people
are using the trails,” said Brother
Jerome.
Brother Jerome has been working
on the trails since 1975, shortly after he
learned to ski with Brother John
Grover, FSC. “[Trail work] is very natural
for me. While other people do it
for a living, I do it for fun,” said
Brother Jerome. “It’s a labor of love; I
really love the outdoors.” A favorite
memory of trail work is the thanks he
got from a community member in a
note dropped in the donations box at
the trailhead. The note said that the
trails had saved his marriage; the couple
used to walk the trails and they
appreciated Brother Jerome’s hard
work.
After teaching math and physics at
SMU for many years, Brother Jerome
plans to retire this spring. He plans to
stay living on campus and working in
the labs, but he will have no official
duties.

12 December 7, 2007 Sports www.smumn.edu/cardinal
SMU coach dies suddenly
One athlete’s personal story
BY ERIC LEAR
Co-Sports Editor
On Friday, Nov. 30, long-time Saint
Mary’s University coach Tom Farren
died suddenly from a heart attack suffered
while working in the ice rink.
I have been lucky enough to get to
know Coach Farren on a person level
during my time at SMU. My father is
an outstanding golfer, and he passed
his passion for the game on to me.
Unfortunately, I didn’t pick up that
passion until my sophomore year at
SMU.
I signed up for the golf class taught
by Coach Farren that fall. I showed up
early and stayed late hitting bucket
after bucket of balls listening to every
tip he gave. Coach Farren must have
seen past my inabilities and noticed my
desire to play the game and to improve
because after the class he offered me a
spot on the roster for the spring season.
I practiced every day with the team
that spring and I got to play a lot with
Coach Farren. I never expected to play
in any tournaments, but the first tournament
of my junior year I was able to
play. I even managed to birdie my first
hole as a golfer. Unfortunately, the 17
holes after that were less than memorable,
but I could not have been more
excited to be a part of the team.
I was never able to turn in a scorecard
to Coach Farren that I was happy
about, but in all honesty, I don’t think
he cared what the number was on my
card. He cared that I worked as hard as
I could and loved every minute of it.
It’s not the tournaments I played in that
I will remember anyway. I will never
forget how hard he worked with me,
even though we both knew I wouldn’t
be making a huge impact on the team.
He treated each of us as if we were the
top golfer in the MIAC. I’ll never forget
the times when the course was
empty and we would squeeze in a few
more holes. There were times Coach
Farren and I would play until the sunset;
we only stopped then because we
couldn’t find our golf balls in the dark.
It wasn’t just about golf with Coach
Farren. Many of us frequently stopped
by his office to chat about anything and
everything; sometimes I would lose
track of time and be late for class. I
was lucky enough to have a brief chat
with Coach Farren just a few hours
before his shocking collapse. Van rides
to tournaments were filled with great
stories about golf and about life that
my teammates and I loved to hear.
This has been the toughest life story he
has given us.
Over the many holes of golf I
played with Coach Farren, he often
told me a great quote: “There are many
that play the game of golf better than I
do, but very few that enjoy playing it
more than I do.” Not only did he say
that because it fit him, he also knew
that it fit me perfectly. I may not have
been the best golfer on the team, but I
was thrilled to be part of that team.
I can honestly say that being a part
of Coach Farren’s golf team has been
the highlight of my college athletic
career. I can only hope that Coach
Farren was aware of how grateful I am
that he gave me such an opportunity.
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Former MIAC standout finds a spot with the Cardinals
BY ERIC LEAR
Co-Sports Editor
First-year women’s basketball coach Mandy
Pearson is no stranger to success in the Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).
Pearson played four years at Concordia College in
Moorhead, Minn. She was named the MIAC MVP
twice and received All-Region honors twice. Pearson
had a stellar senior season, which landed her a spot
on the Division III All-American team. She ranked
second in the nation with 7.4 assists per game and led
the MIAC with 3.1 steals per game in her last year as
a Cobber.
After her successful career as a Cobber, she spent
two years as an assistant coach at Hamline
University. Pearson helped the Pipers finish with an
above .500 record for the third time in school history
and earn their first-ever MIAC playoff berth.
Pearson, who is the only player in Cobber history
to score over 1,000 points and dish out over 500
assists in a career, is prepared to bring her past successes
to Saint Mary’s University. “We have many
little goals that will help us reach our big goals,”
Pearson said.
According to Pearson, the team got together and
made several goals such as: to shoot 70 percent from
the free-throw line, to out rebound their opponents,
and to have a team G.P.A of 3.2 or above. The team
also has a poster in the lockerroom stating their goals
game by game. All of those goals will help the
women’s basketball team to reach their long-term
goal of finishing in the top five in the MIAC.
Pearson said that her experience in the MIAC will
be valuable to the Cardinals’ success. “[The experience]
will help in scouting reports,” Pearson said.
She went on to say her MIAC experience as a player
will help her to understand when to push and when
not to push her players.
“It will be hard coaching against players that I
have played with and coached,” Pearson said. “But it
will be fun to beat them.”
The Cardinals’ next game is at home at 6 p.m.
against Coe College on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

www.smumn.edu/cardinal Arts & Entertainment December 7, 2007 13
Bringing cheer through song
Upcoming Theatre
Department student events:
BY AMY KALINA
Managing Editor
The Saint Mary’s University
Women’s Choir, Concert Choir and
Chamber Singers performed “Lessons
& Carols” at the Chapel of Saint Mary
of the Angels on the evening of Dec. 1.
The annual holiday concert featured
a variety of Christmas songs sung
by each of the individual choirs. The
“carols” encompassed various “lessons”
that were read between songs,
illustrating the connecting messages of
each carol.
The concert featured music derived
from many different cultures, including
Polish, French, Irish and German traditions.
A unique piece performed by the
Concert Choir was “Ríu Ríu Chíu,”
attributed to Mateo Flecha El Viejo,
which offered a Spanish flavor to the
festivities.
photo by Kim Koecheler
The SMU choirs continue the tradition of providing “lessons” and
“carols” to the community at Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels.
Also noteworthy was “Her kommer
dine arme smaa,” composed by J.A.P.
Schultz and performed by the Women’s
Choir. A Dutch carol which translates
to “Here Come Your Little Poor Ones,”
this performance contributed to the
international holiday zest of the concert.
In spite of inclement weather, the
show brought Christmas cheer and holiday
lessons to all in attendance.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m.
Vale´ncia Arts
Center Theatre
Duck Variations
by David Mamet
directed by
Andrew Winecke 08
Cowboy Mouth
by Sam Shepard
directed by
Walt Claassen 08
Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Senior Portfolio Display
Performance
Center Lobby
Monday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Acting and Musical Theatre
Showcase
Figliulo Recital Hall
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Boppin’ to
Christmas
Kidz album
BY MARIA SULLIVAN
Cardinal Staff
A Christmas album sung by
kids, for kids was released on
Sept. 25, titled “The Coolest
Kidz Bop Christmas Ever.” That’s
right, Kidz Bop is still around.
The album contains 18 wellknown
Christmas jingles, such
as “The Twelve Days of
Christmas” and “Frosty the
Snowman.” Listening to this
album could go two ways: the
listener may want to turn it off
and pretend Kidz Bop never
existed, or the listener may just
sing and dance along like the
kids in their well-known television
commercials. Personally, I
wanted to turn it off and pretend
Kidz Bop doesn’t exist.
So, if you still consider yourself
a kid at heart and you
want to go back in time, this
album just may be for you. For
those of you who enjoy being
mature, I encourage you to still
give Kidz Bop a chance. You
have nothing to lose but your
time, and believe me, your
time will be not be wasted on
anything but laughter.
Holiday gift ideas for busy shoppers
BY BECKY NEWBY
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Holiday shopping season has begun. It’s time to wait in
endless lines to buy expensive gifts with money we never
knew we had. But between work and school, the very
thought of entering a crowded mall can become more stressful
than finals week. That’s why I have created a guide to
giving, filled with gift ideas found in New York magazine,
USA Today, Self and Oprah magazine.
Is it me, or did the holidays just get greener? This season,
green is the new black. Show the earth some holiday love
and give eco-friendly gifts this year.
Cardboard iPod speakers (Fashionation, $14.95)
Solar-powered electronics recharger (Solio, $69.95)
Sneakers made from 99 percent recycled material (Worn
Again, $125)
Don’t let stress steal your taste...give it away! When shopping
for a co-worker or professor, consumable items are perfect
simply because they’re not permanent.
Dark chocolate assortment of truffles (Godiva, $23)
Battery-powered hot chocolate maker (Bonjour, $30)
Red wine & opera CD gift set (Tulip Hill Winery, $59.99)
A good book never goes out of style. Almost everyone
enjoys snuggling up with a good book when it’s cold outside.
“The Pillars of the Earth,” by Ken Follett (Penguin, $24.95)
“John & Yoko: A New York Love Story,” by Allan
Tannenbaum (Insight Editions, $45)
Digital electronic book (Sony, $300)
Families who game together, stay together. No, I don’t
mean the latest games for Wii.
Vintage board games (Board Games Are Us, $25)
Tiffany & Co. playing cards (Tiffany & Co., $30)
Scrabble To Go (Jack Spade, $95)
Be experimental. Although you can’t wrap experience, it
can never be returned.
Take salsa dance classes (around $49 per class)
Go horseback riding (around $60 per day)
Drive a NASCAR car (Cloud 9 Living, $365-$550)
Wrap up some good karma. There’s no doubt the holidays
inspire generosity, but figuring out what to buy doesn’t have
to be daunting.
Carved Chinese cinnabar bracelet (National Geographic,
$15)
Candle benefiting the Heart Foundation (Philosophy, $22)
Donate a pig (World Vision, $195)
Baby, it’s cold outside. Instead of wasting money on a toy
they’ll play with for a week, buy a child some stylish winter
wear that’ll last them years.
Sassy political tees (Babesta, $20)
Fabric-lined rubber wellies (Wellington, $63)
Cashmere Splendid Littles striped hoodie (Tutti Bella, $96)
Don’t brag…we already know your man’s got style. But
that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise him with more.
Buffalo check skinny tie (Scout, L.A., $85)
Drakes’ Fair Isle scarf (oki-ni, $249)
Leather messenger bag (Coach, $598)
SMU honored with All-Steinway distinction
SMU PRESS RELEASE
Saint Mary’s University has received the distinction
of being named an All-Steinway School. The
honor demonstrates Saint Mary’s commitment to
excellence by providing students and faculty with the
best possible instruments for both study and performance.
In order to be eligible for the All-Steinway
School distinction, Saint Mary’s made the commitment
to offer to its students only instruments
designed and built by Steinway & Sons.
“The name Steinway brings a level of integrity
and validity that is instant,” said Ned Kirk, chairman
of the SMU Department of Music. “It means that
Saint Mary’s is truly dedicated to providing the best
for our students.”
Steinway is a name traditionally associated with
excellence in piano craftsmanship. Steinway pianos
are known for their longevity, and most Steinway
instruments appreciate in value over time. Each piano
is handcrafted, which can take up to one full year per
instrument.
The inspiration to become a Steinway school
came from long-time friends of the university, Bob
Kierlin and Mary Burrichter. The Winona couple
donated a newly restored 1931 Steinway piano to the
Minnesota Beethoven Festival. The concert piano,
worth more than $100,000, was carefully restored 18
months ago. Saint Mary’s University has the additional
honor of using the piano throughout the school
year as its concert instrument.
Only 60 colleges and universities in the United
States have been designated All-Steinway Schools,
including six in Minnesota: Gustavus Adolphus;
University of Minnesota, Morris; University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities; Bemidji State University;
and Concordia College, St. Paul.
For more information about the Saint Mary’s
music department programs and activities, go to
www.smumn.edu/music.

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Student originals on display
photo by Kim Koecheler
Senior Allison Kappmeyer’s
“Claustrophobia,” honorable mention, is
one of around 150 pieces currently hanging
in the Lillian Davis Hogan Art Galleries. The
show will end Dec. 14.
BY MARIA SULLIVAN
Cardinal Staff
Roughly 150 pieces of art created
by students from various majors
are being featured in the
Undergraduate Art Show that began
Nov. 15 at Saint Mary’s University
and will end Dec. 14.
The judge for this year’s
Undergraduate Art Show was Anne
Plummer, who teaches art and runs
the art gallery at Winona State
University.
According to Saint Mary’s Art
Gallery Director Sister Margaret
Mear, Plummer was impressed with
all the showcased talent. Plummer
judged every piece of artwork before
declaring the winners and the honorable
mentions.
The winner of this year’s
Undergraduate Art Show was sophomore
Caitlin Murphy. Second place
was awarded to junior Joshua
Gardner, and third place to freshman
Sarah Kraft.
Murphy is double-majoring in
theatre and English with a minor in
art. Murphy said that she was surprised
to win, but very flattered.
“There are some extremely talented
people on this campus,” Murphy
said. “The Undergrad Art Show is a
testament to their hard work and talent.”
Gardner is double-majoring in
philosophy and French. Gardner said
that he loves art because he can
expose whatever vision he has at the
time he creates it. When he found
out that he won, Gardner said he
was both confused and surprised. “I
am really impressed with everything,
especially the photography, and I
would like to see another Undergrad
Art Show with new material,” said
Gardner.
Kraft is a nuclear medicine technology-biology
major who loves art
because it’s relaxing and a way to be
expressive. Kraft said, “Just knowing
that my piece caught the attention
of someone else gives me satisfaction
and a smile on my face.”
The Undergraduate Art Show
will be on display in the Lillian
Davis Hogan Art Galleries until the
end of the semester. “I thought there
was a lot of creative work and a lot
of thinking outside of the box,” said
Sister Margaret.
The mocktail way
Advocates offer alternatives
Christmas Word Search
By Ellen Jordan
Cardinal Staff
Saint Mary’s University students
celebrated the holiday season at the
annual Mocktail Party held Dec. 4.
Students didn’t have to be carded upon
entering; all beverages were non-alcoholic.
Sponsored by the Health
Advocates, this year marks the second
anniversary for the formal affair that
helps raise awareness about the effects
of alcohol use.
Senior Health Advocate Laura
Eggert said, “The main purpose of the
event is to get students together to give
them a program that they can enjoy
themselves at, but also to make it an
informational program to inform students
about the dangers of binge drinking
and the consequences that are related
to that.”
A formal cocktail party is not a typical
college scene. “We wanted the
event to be in a setting where people
normally might be drinking and where
these consequences may arise.
Modeling it after a cocktail party gives
it the relaxed environment, but also
one where alcohol could be involved
and excessive drinking may occur.
Placing people in an environment that
the facts relate to makes it easier to
connect the two ideas,” said Eggert.
Each year the event highlights a
different aspect of the negative effects
of alcohol.
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Child
Baby
Born
Wisemen
Shepherds
Angels
Sing
Hallelujah
Savior
Joy
Manger
Swaddling
Hay
Mary
Joseph
Love
Peace
Prince
King
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Party
Cardinal Spotlight: Senior Bridgette Baggio
From page 15
This year the party focused on the different
personalities people express
when they drink and the different
behaviors that are typically not used
when people are sober.
Michelle Lillis, an organizer of the
event, said the social gathering opens
the eyes of students about a common
issue seen on college campuses. Lillis
said, “It brings awareness to an important
issue. I feel it is more beneficial
than doing a program that just tells students
about the dangers that come
from drinking.”
The event has received positive
feedback from the student body. “We
had a really good turnout. It gives a
good sense of community seeing
friends, strangers and acquaintances
coming together all ‘dolled up’ and
having a good time,” said Lillis.
The party also included entertainment
from Sigma Alpha Iota.
photo by Kristina Perkins
BY ABBY ZIMMER
Copy Editor
(Editor’s Note: The
Cardinal Spotlight is a new
feature to the Cardinal
newspaper. If you know
anyone who has done
something commendable
for the SMU or Winona
community, is an excellent
leader, athlete or artist, or
you think has an interesting
story to share, please
contact the Cardinal staff
at cardinal@smumn.edu
with their name, your contact
information and why
you recommend them.)
Meet senior Bridgette Baggio. She came to Saint
Mary’s University after the former women’s soccer
coach, Tony Guinn, recruited her to play soccer, a
sport she has played since first grade.
What has kept her here at SMU? Our small campus
and atmosphere as well as the people she has
met here, especially on the soccer team. “It is fun
to play [soccer],” said Baggio, “but the best part is
that I have such great teammates, and some have
become very close friends of mine.”
After playing on SMU women’s soccer team for
four years, this year Baggio received one of the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s
highest honors, earning First-Team All-MIAC.
Besides soccer, another one of Baggio’s passions
is art. “I love everything that has to do with art,”
said Baggio.
As a studio art major, Baggio gets to do many
types of hands-on art projects, including drawing,
painting, printmaking, sculpting and ceramics.
Baggio’s artwork can be viewed at the
Undergraduate Art Show in the Lillian Davis Hogan
Galleries.
She is also a part of the SMU Art Club and studied
abroad her junior year in Florence, Italy.
Baggio’s favorites:
Food: Her mom’s homemade Timbale
(similar to lasagna)
Class: Drawing III because she was able to draw
people (she loves doing portraits)
Warm-up Song: “Stronger” by Kanye West; it gets
her pumped up and motivated to play.
Rob and Neil review your meal: Chartwells
BY ROB BREWER AND NEIL OLSTAD
Guest Writers
(Editor’s Note: The following is a review of the
dinner served on Nov. 30, 2007, in the Toner Student
Center Dining Hall.)
The Caf is an epicenter of student congregation.
Friends exchange pleasantries, relationships blossom,
and most importantly, food is served. Your expert
connoisseurs, Rob and Neil are committed to guiding
you through your Caf experience.
Chicken Fingers – Great crunch; the breading is
especially tasty. The chicken itself is moist and tender.
It has good natural flavor, but, as always, be safe
and use a condiment. Right off the bat, we are off to
a great start.
Mozzarella Sticks – A traditional crowd favorite.
The breading is good, but the lack of cheese inside is
puzzling. The marinara sauce is little more than the
oft-provided watery spaghetti sauce, which definitely
took away from the experience. A look inside the
stick revealed hollow breading, leaving these authors
to also feel hollow inside.
Burrito – With a fine, flakey tortilla, it is fairly
basic, as just beans are inside the brownish-yellow
exterior. It’s very big, definitely a main-course type
dish. Again, use of a condiment, such as sour cream
or salsa, is recommended. This is a pleasant surprise
in tonight’s meal.
Manicotti – The pasta sauce is watery and not flavorful.
The noodle itself is cooked well: tender, but
with some stability. The ricotta inside isn’t particularly
flavorful, but it has a good texture and feels pleasing
in the mouth.
Cheese and Vegetable Soup – One slurp, and I was
finished. The interplay between the cheese and the
vegetables was completely lost. There were too many
peppers; it was a tex-mex disaster. I wouldn’t wish
this soup upon my worst enemy after he intentionally
ran over my dog.
Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken with Rice – Make
no mistake, this is just standard chicken—there is not
a hint of lemon or pepper in sight. It has a good taste,
but the chicken itself is a bit dry. The addition of rice
is nice, but eaters beware: including rice in your bite
photo by Kristina Perkins
will dry up your mouthful of poultry quite quickly.
Definitely bring a knife for this one.
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake with White
Frosting – A towering dessert, it took two hands to
secure it from the dessert table to our table. The
frosting is very creamy with excellent texture. The
cake itself is predominately vanilla, with some lingering
flavor, but mostly bland. This dessert would be
delicious a la mode.