fall 2008 - Northwestern College
fall 2008 - Northwestern College fall 2008 - Northwestern College
14 When a tornado devastated Parkersburg, Iowa, a Northwestern student’s family lost everything—well, almost everything. AP PHOTO/KEVIN SANDERS
Contents Classic People Editor Duane Beeson 712-707-7116 beeson@nwciowa.edu Staff Writers Carrie (Odell ‘01) Anderson Duane Beeson Anita Cirulis Dana (Smith ‘93) Daniels Tamara Fynaardt Designers John Vander Stelt ‘83 Anji Bennett Roy Trevino Web Designer Dan Robinson ‘01 16 12 16 20 Movin’ On Freshmen admit to bringing blankies to college and answer other questions about leaving home. Faith in the Voting Booth Religion and politics expert Corwin Smidt ’68 writes about the relationship between faith and citizenship—and how that might affect the ballot box this year. Talking Politics Sick of smear tactics and nasty verbal confrontation? Author and retired college administrator Harold Heie suggests a better way to engage in political discussion. The Classic is published quarterly— in March, July, October and December—for alumni and friends of Northwestern College. So named because it served what was then known as the Northwestern Classical Academy, the Classic was the school’s first student newspaper, begun in 1891. It has been an alumni publication since 1930. Send correspondence or address changes to the Classic, Northwestern College, 101 7th Street SW, Orange City, IA 51041-1996 or classic@ nwciowa.edu. 22 22 Working for Americans From Washington to Zambia, three alumnae are helping to protect and represent our country. Opinions expressed in the Classic do not necessarily reflect the official position of Northwestern College. On the Web Sweet Share pictures of your little trick-or-treaters. Blown Away Submit your photos and/or story from this summer’s floods and tornadoes. Departments 2 Zwemer View 3 In Box 4 Around the Green 6 Of Course visit classic.nwciowa.edu 7 Face Value 10 1,000 Words 12 On the cover: When Americans go to the polls this November, many will take their faith with them. 24 Looking Back 25 Fundraising Highlights 26 Class Notes AP PHOTO/JAmES POulSON 32 Classic Thoughts Northwestern Classic 1
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14<br />
When a tornado<br />
devastated<br />
Parkersburg, Iowa,<br />
a <strong>Northwestern</strong><br />
student’s family lost<br />
everything—well,<br />
almost everything.<br />
AP PHOTO/KEVIN SANDERS
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