Veggies provide guiltless gourmet
By BryAnn Becker
Mirror Variety Editor March 13, 2008
Junior Kathy Haag usually spends about three dollars less on her meals at restaurants when she goes out to eat with friends. Haag, who works at the Natural Foods Co-Op on 33rd St. and Duluth Ave., said that it is a misconception that vegetarians spend more money on food. She touts the benefits of being vegetarian, noting that she feels significantly healthier since she stopped eating meat this past August.
Haag is just one of a number of students on campus who have decided to become vegetarians out of ethical or health concerns. While most students recognize the benefits of going meatless, they do admit it has its everyday challenges.
Senior Lindsey Isaacson was a vegetarian on and off throughout high school.
Band members from ages 11 to 70 to take ‘Alpine Holiday’ in Europe
By Stephanie Johnson
Mirror Copy Editor March 7, 2008
“Music serves as the bonding force that bridges the gaps between generations.” This is a line from music professor Paul Schilf’s dissertation in integration learning that earned him a Doctorate of Philosophy in Music. Seven years later, Schilf still teaches, directs and lives by this statement.
Schilf will lead the 2008 College-Community Band tour, entitled “Alpine Holiday in Europe,” this coming summer.
The 12-day excursion, from June 21-July 2, features some of Europe’s most popular destinations, such as Munich, Venice and Salzburg. The 50 attendees will play six or seven concerts in a range of venues, including churches, outdoor locations and beer gardens.
Complete History packs laughs into fast-paced account
By Megan Hasche
Mirror Staff Writer February 29, 2008
It’s not often that Christopher Columbus, Diana Ross, Ronald Reagan, the Andrews Sisters and numerous other American historical figures and icons take the stage in one night. But this is no ordinary production.
The Complete History of America (Abridged) offers a fresh, funny look at the history of the United States. The show is an irreverent, witty parody of America, the American people and the roles they share in world history.
Senior Chapman Riedel and juniors Sean McCain and Molly Buyske spend 90 minutes scurrying, galloping and crawling around stage in an attempt to cram in the “complete” history of the U.S. In doing so, they present one heck of a funny show.
Augustana Choir to take Italian tour this May
Focus of tour will be on promoting world peace with music to international audience
By Brian Boyenga
Mirror Staff Writer February 22, 2008
Fresh off its Midwest tour over interim break, the Augustana Choir is already preparing for its next adventure. This summer, 61 of the 72 members will travel to Italy for two weeks of musical performances overseas.
A great deal of traveling is planned on the trip’s itinerary, including stops in Sicily, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Assisi and Rome. They will perform in such historic places as the Cathedral of Monreale and St. Peter’s Basilica.
On the trip, the choir hopes to promote world peace with music.
“The theme of the arrangements is centered on the love and peace of God,” choir director James Johnson said. “Emphasis is placed on delivering sermon and song with purpose and mission.”
Musical theatre combines acting, song
Interim class teaches students to 'give life' to songs through performance
By BryAnn Becker
Mirror Variety Editor January 25, 2008
In a black T-shirt and blue jeans, sophomore Bob Wendland sings out “I’ve got those blues” as part of a patter song titled “Buddy’s Blues” to an audience of his peers.
As the rest of the musical theatre class sits in the Edith Mortenson Center, theatre professor Ivan Fuller instructs Wendland on how to best act out the song. Singing a patter song such as this depends on conveying words as articulately and precisely as possible.
“The biggest challenge is who you’re quoting and when,” Fuller said.
Students from a variety of theatre backgrounds enrolled in the musical theatre course.
“The benefit of the class is greater confidence on stage,” Fuller said. “Knowing the different tools onstage helps with auditions. Everybody in the class wants to perform either for a career or pastime.”
Fuller, who last taught the class in 2003, said the point of the class is for students to learn how to “act the song better.”
“They learn what to do with the song on stage and how to bring the song to life,” Fuller said.
Polar explorer speaks about need to take action on global warming
By Ashley White
Mirror Forum Editor January 25, 2008
In seven degree temperatures and wind chill factors that fall well below zero, many Augustana students spend their January dreaming of warm ocean breezes. Arctic polar bears, on the other hand, wish for exactly the opposite. Yet the ever-increasing problem of global warming is making it difficult for these animals to survive in their native habitats.
Will Steger, a polar explorer, shared his firsthand experiences with global warming to students on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
“I have a tireless conviction to share my experiences,” Steger said. “I’ve been face-to-face with the gravest environmental threat: global warming.”
Steger urged students to take a stance in electing public officials who will work to alleviate the problems of global warming. Steger himself testified before Congress in 1991 on environmental issues, specifically addressing global warming.
Gallery to receive 150 Warhol photographs
Augustana one of few institutions in region selected by Warhol Foundation to receive works
By BryAnn Becker
Mirror Variety Editor December 7, 2007
Augustana’s permanent art collection will soon house 150 original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints by Andy Warhol.
“The donation will be great to kick off the future of the gallery,” art professor and Eide/Dalrymple Gallery director Lindsay Twa said.
Twa applied for the grant through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program last spring. The grant is in honor of the Warhol Foundation’s 20th anniversary.
Augustana is one of the only institutions in the region to be selected for the art, which is expected to arrive in late January and is estimated in value at $153,000.
Rage heightened by drugs, alcohol
By Luke Tatge
Mirror Editor November 30, 2007
With the stress of college looming over students at Augustana, this semester has been no stranger to incidents of violence related to both alcohol and anger.
Following an incident at an October dance in which a student was struck by another and an Oct. 3 incident in which a student became aggressive with a peer advisor (PA) enforcing quiet hours, Campus Safety has been fielding multiple cases of alcohol-related violence.
Director of Campus Safety Rick Tupper attributes these incidents to drinking as well as stress related to financial strains, personal issues and academic loads.
Band offers Unbreakable new effort
By Sara Eiesland
Mirror Assistant Editor November 30, 2007
I have a confession to make. I am, like, the hugest Backstreet Boys (BSB) fan that there will ever be.
I’ve seen my beloved BSB in concert twice and am obsessively scouring the Web for ticket release dates for their next tour as I write this review.
I have the trivia game, the Burger King action figures, the CDs, the posters. I have it all.
I have had a love affair with Brian Littrell for much of my existence and still believe that we’re destined to be together. He just hasn’t told his wife and young son that yet.
