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On April 2, 2014, the Assemblies of God (AG) celebrated its 100-year anniversary. Dr. James Bradford, general secretary of the Assemblies of God said, They came together to form what we are the fruit of: The Assemblies of God, as one expression of the greater work that God is doing for the kingdom of God. Since then, the fellowship

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Fellowship commemorates centennial through a variety of events on North Central campus

has changed immensely, grown swiftly, and has made a great impact on the world. The Assemblies of God was founded in 1914 in Hot Springs, Ark. A halo of glory rested over the sessions from day to day, said an attendant, Walter Higgins. He continued, God saw fit to bless this meeting with the dissertation of His Holy

Assemblies of God celebrates 100-year anniversary

Ghost. The praises rose from those gathering in the services seemingly like a mighty sea. According to Bradford, E.N. Bell, the first chair of the Assemblies of God, gave five reasons for coming together. The first was for unity, for keeping the AG and its churches biblical and steady. continued on page 2

Dr. James Bradford speaks during chapel on April 2. He spoke about staying committed to the calling that God has given each individual.

Open dorm hours may extend soon

just social reasons, but more on an academic line too, said Horning. We [men and women on campus] have very little areas to communicate and some of those areas are closed at certain times...There are time slots in which growth can happen. Senate has released a survey to students through the Rama Report and senators have made it available on each halls respective Facebook pages. The survey lists options of how the policy could be changed, mostly giving students options of extending the hours and when those hours would be. The survey, recently released to students and open until the second week of April, also covers topics such as the movie policy, musical content policy, a formal event and about the Senates performance. Senate has been in contact with administration to try and figure out their opinions on the policy. Both Horning and Gauthier said students should take the survey and voice their concerns and opinions in order to help Senate change the policy. Take the survey, said

Survey conducted by Senate seeks to change open dorms policy, as well as other policies
Gauthier. If we get people expressing their concerns to us, we have so much more power. Senate has sympathy when it comes to the current state of the policy. I get the frustration, said Horning. But, I also [understand] and what other people need to understand is that RAs are involved with open dorms as far as being a watchful eye or a reporter of some sort. Yet, I believe that each person as an individual has a responsibility. Not only does administration have to approve of the new changes after getting results from the survey, but Senate also has to keep North Central alumni in mind because they are major sponsors of the school. If they do not approve the changes, then the school may lose donations from these sponsors. Our concern is largely alumni support because we get a lot of our funding from alumni, and they like to see standards upheld, said Gauthier. A proposal to administration on the policy will depend upon the response Senate gets from the survey.

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Right now, Senate is working on a proposal to change the open dorm policy. Phillips Hall senator and junior secondary education-English major Jacqueline Gauthier said that one of the biggest complaints Senate gets is on the open dorms policy. Currently the policy found in the student handbook says: Open dorms in Carlson Hall, Phillips Hall and Miller Hall are on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. GauthieI would love to see open dorm hours extended, said Gauthier. Gauthier transferred from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and said that when she came here it was really hard for her to transition to this strict policy. We are all adults and we are capable of having members of the opposite gender in our room in different hours, said Gauthier. But I dont think the policy should be eliminated. Carlson Hall senator and junior business administration major Braden Horning also said he would like to see the hours extended. [The hours should be extended] not for

Recreation and wellness department puts on Ironman event

North Centrals recreation and wellness department will be putting on the first ever North Central Ironman and Ironwoman Competition on April 25. The competitions will be held throughout the day,

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Students to test the limits of their bodies in taxing event

featuring a series of six events, which are designed to test the strength, speed, and stamina of the competitors. The events included will be the cinderblock toss, the tire flip, the 300-yard shuttle run, the farmers walk,

the obstacle course, and the main event of the day, the car push. This event will feature the competitors pushing a full size automobile from a start to finish line in as little time as possible. continued on page 11

Christina Calayag and Chris Corbett will say goodbye to North Central at the end of the semester
BY KAYLA TRuLSEn
At the end of the 2014 spring semester, two professors will be leaving North Central to begin the next season of their lives where they believe God has called them. Psychology professor Christina Calayag and her husband had their first child in September 2013; therefore, after this semester, Calayag plans to become a stay-at-home mother. Center for children and family ministries director and professor Chris Corbett intends to move to Florida where she has accepted a fulltime teaching position at Southeastern University in the College of Christian Ministries and Religion. Christina [Calayag] has made a positive impact on a number of peoples lives as a general education type class but also for those who have been in continued on page 3

Two long-time professors prepare to leave North Central

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The Assemblies of God claimed almost 3 million believers in the United States and over 57 million worldwide. 2007 The General Council approved a Statement of Fundamental Truths which included the disputed Trinitarian Orthodoxy. 1916 1914 The founding members of the Assemblies of God met in Hot Springs, Arkansas to promote unity and doctrinal stability, establish legal standing, coordinate the mission enterprise, and establish a ministerial training school According to AG.org 1906 A Revival erupted in the meeting of a newly created congregation meeting at the small, Apostolic Faith Mission at 312 Azusa Street in Los Angeles, California.
The second reason was conservation in order for leaders in the AG to be kept accountable in doctrine and morality. The third reason was for world missions. E.N. Bell insisted that it was important to concentrate on people who were going to take missions seriously with learning language and culture. The next reason was for a central legal basis. When churches are registered with the AG, they are connected to the 501C3 nonprofit umbrella of the AG. The fifth and final reason was for education. Bell said, We may have a proposition to lay before the body for a general Bible training school with a literary department for our people. Dr. Bradford responded: That is North Central University. The AG was founded on a set of core values. According to Dr. Glen Menzies, the dean of the Institute for Biblical and Theological Studies (IBATS), the AG is Pentecostal with an emphasis on baptism of the Holy Spirit as an empowering for witness. Dr. Menzies added that the early AG church put an emphasis on the expectation that the second coming was soon and that time was short. My own view is that it [the AG] is Pentecostal and Evangelical, said Dr. Menzies. The AG shows little distinction from being Pentecostal. As an AG school, North Central University refers to being Pentecostal more often than being AG. One hundred years ago today, God started something that grew faster around the world than anyone could have thought, said Dr. Bradford. The AG has seen tremendous growth worldwide. Of 60 million people affiliated with the AG, only three million live in the United States. According to Dr. Menzies, Frank Lindquist and James Menzie asked Ben Hardin, an evangelist and pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle in Gary, Ind. where the most difficult field for missions was in America. His response was Minnesota, so that is where Menzie and Lindquist went. Lindquist would go on to start the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle (the first AG church in Minnesota). North Central University would be founded in the basement of the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle (now Christ Church International), and Frank Lindquist would become the first president of North Central University. The Azusa Street Revival was racially integrated. Frank Bartleman famously said, The color line was washed with the blood of Christ [at Azusa Street]. After that, however, the AG went through a period of racial segregation. According to Dr. Menzies, the segregation was probably one of the reasons for the end of the Pentecostal revival. I hope we retain the spirituality of the first century [of the AG], said Dr. Menzies, but I hope that the second hundred years is characterized by the washing away of the color line. It has to be that way. Can anything clean come from something unclean? Bishop Lemuel Thuston said. By the transforming power and grace of our savior: yes. According to Bishop Thuston, 100 years later the Pentecostal family is truly closer to being one, as Jesus prayed, than ever before since Azusa. Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, invited the executive tier of the Church of God and Christ, including Thuston, to show how these two fellowships could do more together than they ever could accomplish separately. Whenever you hit a 100-year milestone, it is a time to reflect and assess where we are going, said Dr. Menzies. If you meet someone new, what do you talk about? They tell their story. The AG needs to be clear about what its story is. We are not only celebrating the legacy of the first 100 years, but the next 100 years as well, said Dr. Bradford. The Assemblies of God is known for its missions program and rapid growth in members. With 100 years of history, the AG now has 60 million people affiliated worldwide. One of every 12 people is Pentecostal, Charismatic, or Neo-charismatic. With its tremendous missionary outreach, the AG has been a leader and provided stability for the Pentecostal movement.

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Redevelopment project sparks city redesign

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Minneapolis city officials anticipate downtown population increase

when you see some element of its iconic public realm. Thats really what we aspire to. Monson, along with other city officials, believe that the redevelopment of Downtown East will help to double the current downtown population of around 30,000 residents to 70,000 residents by 2025. Increasing downtowns population is a goal set by the Minneapolis Downtown Council in the Downtown 2025 Plan. With more people living in Downtown East, property taxes will decrease, increasing economic development and creating a safer environment for the community, said Monson. City officials, however, are still unsure of the specific design details and cost of many aspects of the redevelopment project. Ryan Companies, who is in charge of the redevelopment construction, will front much of the needed funds for the city owned buildings, allowing the city to pay them back over time. The city will be awarding the air rights for a high-rise hotel next to the parking garage to either Ryan Companies or Mortenson Construction in the near future. Under the city code, buildings need a special permit to exceed 10 stories, allowing the city to sell the additional stories. The sale of the air rights will generate millions of dollars for the city and the City Council will asign the money to other city projects. Im of the opinion the money should go into the funding of the construction and maintenance of the park, said Frey. Workers have already started to remove six large stone medallions from the outside of the Star Tribune buildings in preparation for the buildings demolition. The medallions are considered historic artifacts and will be reinstalled at another location. Ryan Companies is expected to break ground on the redevelopment project in the next couple months, with the demolition of the Star Tribune buildings following shortly after. Were taking ugly surface parking lots and putting in an urban paradise, said Frey.

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The $400 million redevelopment project in Downtown East has triggered a redesign of many public streetscapes and business fronts, giving downtown Minneapolis a new feel that some city officials believe will help trigger an increase in the downtown residential population. The redevelopment project will increase the dynamics of downtown, creating a richer, more useful environment for the community, according to Jacob Frey, Minneapolis Councilman for Ward Three, in a phone interview. Were in the business of city building, said Frey, and the Downtown East project will completely transform the area. Taking the place of several surface parking lots will be two 17-story office buildings, up to 400 units of housing, a highrise hotel, a 1,625 stall parking garage and a two and one half block park. Since the construction of the Metrodome in 1982, the city has deemed Downtown East as an industrial zone, allowing only a small section to be used for residential housing. As part of the Warehouse District, the Metrodome and some local businesses were the lone attractions for much of the community, limiting the commercial development and residential expansion of Downtown East. Now, however, with the new residential and commercial redevelopment in progress, Downtown East will become a mixed-use development, after the Minneapolis City Council approved the redevelopment project last year. Downtown needs to be a destination; whether its for working, playing or living, cities need people, said Frey. While the new Vikings

The medallions on the Star Tribune buildings are currently being removed.

Stadium construction is well underway and plans for the redevelopment project are progressing smoothly, city officials hope to better integrate Downtown East with the rest of Downtown, connecting the community in an unprecedented fashion. In order to bring more people to Downtown East, the city is considering different ways to improve the public realm, said Kjersti Monson, director of long range planning at the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department. Setting aside some park land became really important to the development [project], said Monson. The park would be a place for the community to gather, and would create a place for buildings to come up to. While the focal point of the improvement is the new downtown park, the improvements will stretch much further than this, transforming the streets and pedestrian walkways into a new visitor experience. These improvements will target the public streetscapes, or the peoplefriendly aspects of the street. Improvements might include new benches and trees inserted between the business fronts and the street, creating accessible places for people to sit down and enjoy lunch or a coffee. Pedestrians, bikes and cars may also enjoy a more integrated relationship on the street, creating a long-term civic identity that would draw more people to Minneapolis, said Monson. When you think about a city, so often you think about the public realm, said Monson. Whether its the block pattern, the pattern of streets, the great plazas or the water fronts you can immediately identify a city

Look for part four of the redevelopment series in the next issue of the Northerner.

the school of social and behavioral sciences, said vice president of academic affairs Thomas Burkman. Calayag has been a part of North Central since she began as a student in 2001. In 2005, she graduated with a bachelor of science in psychology, and in the fall of 2006, she accepted a staff position with the school of social and behavioral sciences while she worked toward her masters degree. She taught her first adjunct class in the fall of 2008 and began as a fulltime professor in the fall of 2010. When the fulltime opportunity came, I did pray and asked the Lord where he wanted me to go, said Calayag. I remember Him being like, Have you not seen the path that I have had you on and the steps you have taken that I have prepared you for this right now? According to Calayag, she will miss working with the other faculty, staff, administration and students. Her favorite part of teaching is discussing topics with students and hearing new perspectives. But she feels pulled to be at home with her daughter, since her daughter is still very young. We also hate to see Chris [Corbett] leave, said Burkman. But, we understand why she is going, and we feel it is Gods calling on her life for this next season. We support that and are happy for her. Corbett received her bachelor of arts in children and family ministries from North Central and taught as an adjunct

Chris Corbett has been teaching in the children and family ministries department since 2003.

professor during the fall of 2003 and spring of 2004. In the fall of 2007, she began teaching fulltime. My reason for coming to North Central and my reason for leaving North Central are very much the same, said Corbett. I am following the direction I feel God is leading. According to Corbett, her favorite part of working at North Central has been teaching and training future pastors and leaders. On one side we are very sad to lose them both. But, on the other side, we are always excited for people that are in tune with and being obedient to Gods will, said Burkman. There are two plans in place to fulfill the roles that Calayag and Corbett are leaving. The first plan is to hire a fulltime professor to fill each position. This begins with a search committee made up of people from the department, the school or college, and other staff that are familiar with the program. The two hiring committees will be chaired by dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dan Nelson and dean of the College of Ministry Tracy Paino. The person that fills a teaching position needs to see their role at North Central as not only a qualified, credentialed teacher but a spiritual leader for that classroom, said Burkman. They have to be called to the ministry of teaching, and we look even for the gift of teaching. Just because somebody has letters behind their name does

Christina Calayag has been teaching in the social and behavior sciences department since 2008.

not automatically make them a good teacher, so we go through a rigorous process of trying to find the right fit for a person. After the search committee is formed, a job description is posted on the North Central website and also goes to the Assemblies of God Alliance Headquarters in Spring Field, Mo. Once the search committee decides to interview prospective candidates, the top candidates then teach a lesson to students for the appropriate department. If the right person is not found by fall of 2014, the second plan has adjunct professors teaching the classes that Calayag and Corbett would normally teach. This is something we go through almost every year, said Burkman. Some years it is big. This year it happens to be two, and I would say that is more typical than anything. Last year, former children and family ministries professor Dan Rector retired. But, according to Burkman, his leaving does not affect the search for a replacement for Corbett. The College of Ministry will still only be searching for one person to fulfill the role as professor and director of the center for children and family ministries. This is the nature of what we do in leadership, said Burkman. We have to be flexible.

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Banquet for the Broke Education department raises human trafficking looks to hire one or two professors awareness Departure of Jerilyn Bach creates open faculty positions
Terrence Talley of FREE International empowers guests to fight against human trafficking
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A full-time faculty member position is currently open in the education department at North Central. Jerilyn Bach, assistant education professor, will be leaving North Central while a search committee tries to find her replacement. She is a valued member, said Sharon Connor, chair of the school of education. Students love her, we love her, so it is major. According to Connor, the education department advertised for two open positions: a secondary communication arts position and an elementary position. The hope is that opening two positions will provide more opportunities for applicants. We didnt want the field to be so narrow that it might limit who could or would apply or be

BY EDDIE CHISHAM

Matt Wyka, Gabi Norman, Ashlyn Vosika-Scherzberg, Morgan Pearson, and Abby Drown get their photo taken at the photobooth at Banquet for the Broken.

BY STEPHAnIE XIOng
On April 3, Banquet for the Broken was held in the gymnasium at 6:30pm. The event was hosted by Delta Kappa and Release to help fight against sex trafficking. Tickets costed $8/ person or 2 for $15. Women and men were invited to the black tie event. This year, Banquet for the Broken served buffet-style Italian pasta for dinner with brownies and cookies for dessert. The event featured a photo booth, where guests could hold posters of the events name and phrases that spoke against human trafficking. Last year, Delta Kappa felt the need to host a womens conference rather than host Banquet for the Broken. Due to the interest of Release this year, Delta Kappa decided to bring Banquet for the Broken back. Senior psychology major Mariah Greer is the director of Delta Kappa, an organization of six women that discover the needs of women at North Central. The goal of Delta Kappa is to cater to the needs of women. Sophomore social work major Morgan Pearson and Jacob Grant, who is getting his associates degree in church leadership are co-directors of Release, a student ministry on campus that brings awareness to human trafficking. Their mission is to bring biblical justice into human trafficking to set people free. Both ministries brought different skills to hosting Banquet for the Broken, but they have

the same passion for women. With both organizations working together, event planning was distributed evenly between the two. Delta Kappa and Release prayed for chains to be broken. The events focus was on the organization Free International, which believes that everyday people can do something about human trafficking. FREE International stands for Free, Rescue, Embrace and Empower. Mike and Denise Bartel founded Free International after a mission trip to India. The organization members work with law enforcement to rescue the young individuals involved in sex trafficking. They also educate kids by going to schools and hosting informational assemblies about human trafficking. Not only do we want to rescue them, we want to empower them and educate them, said FREE International missionary and guest speaker Terrence Talley. Talley is a graduate from North Central and has remained a part of the North Central community. He has been involved with FREE International for over a year. At Banquet for the Broken, Talley spoke about his experiences helping free women and men involved in sex trafficking and his passion for fighting the sex trafficking business. Talley provided several statistics about human trafficking throughout the nation and specifically throughout Minnesota. He stated that America

Eye witnesses saw suspects flee the scene, questions linger

BY CALEb COnVEY
Gunfire was heard on Elliot Avenue South on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. The North Central security department was alerted by sophomore pastoral studies major Chris Karow, who first interpreted the loud popping noise as fireworks. Shortly after hearing the sudden snapping and cracking sounds, accompanied by the echoing screams of a woman, Karow looked out the window of his dorm room on Five West Carlson to see three men fleeing the scene. Two men ran south towards East 17th Street, and one man ran east on East 15th Street towards Augustana Health Care Center. One of the men was carrying a revolver. Minneapolis police officers arrived on the scene shortly before North Central security officers. The North Central security officers offered to help and stayed close by, but Craig Milani, director of security at North Central, said the police took the entire situation and did not require anything from us. According to Karow and his roommate, senior journalism major Blake Mayes, seven to 10 cop cars were on the scene sweeping Elliot Avenue South, East 15th Street and Chicago Avenue South looking for the

Several men involved in shooting not far from Carlson Hall

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qualified, said Connor. With the possibility of a new hire, the education department could see some internal shifts. Whenever in the education department we have a change in faculty, said Connor, we tend to re-evaluate all of our current teaching assignment loads and then re-assign those based on the new sets of strengths and abilities each person brings to the table. It is possible that a professor who has been teaching the same content for years may be placed somewhere else depending on the strengths of the new hire(s). The new hire(s) are required to have a graduate degree in education or his or her related field. Candidates also need experience in the K-12 classrooms. Then we have the North Central/Assemblies

of God things that have to be fulfilled also, said Connor. Those are common to all faculty. According to Connor, the search committee consists of everyone from the education department and five faculty members from outside the education department. We do that to get some balance to help us see the NCU filter, not just the education department filter, said Connor, I value their input. It will be a group decision. The search committee has met several times throughout this semester. According to Connor, one candidate has already been brought onto campus. The committee is hoping to find a replacement by the end of the school year, which only gives them one more month.

is the second largest location for human trafficking with over 100,000 individuals involved. In Minnesota, an estimation of 15,000-17,000 kids are trafficked in Minneapolis. My goal is that you fight for the lost, said Talley. Delta Kappa and Release chose Talley as a speaker because of his North Central roots, and because he has been on their hearts for this event. Donations were welcome at the banquet to help support Talleys antihuman trafficking efforts. All donations and money raised at Banquet for the Broken will assist FREE International in building another safe home for women coming out of sex trafficking and for kids in need of a safe place to stay. Most people are aware of the problem of human trafficking, but the goal of Banquet for the Broken was to show that everyone has an opportunity to fight for the lost. It gives people an opportunity to act and to break every chain, said Grant.

A police officer arrests a suspect of the shooting on the corner of 15th Street and Elliot Avenue. suspects. As several of his floor mates pressed their nose against the dorm room window trying to see the events unfold, Mayes listened to the police scanner, but said he could not gather a lot of information. Karow saw a man in a black and grey jacket being taken into custody, but he is unsure if it was the same man who he saw holding a revolver. It all happened so fast, said Karow. The security department has yet to inform the North Central community of the incident. We have not received any information from the police, so we are not even sure what it is even classified as yet, said Milani. That is why we have not sent out any information. Milani said the North Central security department normally

receives information when something happens inside the Elliot Park area. However, according to Milani, it is not entirely unusual that the security office has not received any further communication from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) at this point. The lack of communication from the MPD could be due to the fact that a police report has yet to be made. [The MPD] may be doing an investigation on the actual incident. They may not even have all the information classified yet, said Milani. He believes the security department will be able to share more details about the incident at some point, he just does not know when.

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bY kIRSTEn CROuSE
Academic organizations are growing on campus, and for good reason. Being involved in an academic organization is

Academic Orgs
a great honor and achievement. These organizations allow involvement not only in college, but offer help well into careers ministry focused. Any student with nine credits of English and a GPA of 3.0 or higher has the ability to join. Each year this organization encourages students to attend the international convention. This convention is a huge event that brings in people from all around the world. Members of Sigma Tau Delta have the opportunity to submit their work,

rganization Spotlight

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Wiccans, magick and
Understanding the Wiccan religion in order to understand our community
What is the first thought that comes to mind when the word Wicca is spoken? Perhaps a mystical ritual dramatized in a movie, or maybe Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In reality, these images have little in common with the actual religion of Wicca. Unfortunately, the misconceptions and ignorance about Wicca may hinder students at North Central and Christians in general from connecting with those who identify with the Wiccan Faith. There are an estimated 41 witch covens, or gatherings of Wiccans, in the Phillips neighborhood, a neighborhood south of the Elliot Park neighborhood, according to the CityView Report done by Rev. John Mayer of City Vision, a Christian nonprofit ministry. The Wiccan religion is often associated with Satanism and devil-worship, but this is a grand misconception. In fact, according to the 13 statements listed in the Wiccan document Principles of Wiccan Belief, Wiccans do not even believe in a devil-like entity. Wicca is an earth and fertility-minded religion, focusing heavily on individualism and spirituality. The second statement in the Principals of Wiccan Belief states that [Wiccans] recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with nature in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept. Wicca does not include Satan worshipping, but Wicca can include witchcraft, or magick. Magick is the controlled use of will to affect change in the world, said Estelle Daniels, a minister of the Wiccan church and author of multiple Wiccan books. Wiccans believe that by doing rituals and using sacred tools and objects, they can focus their will. Daniels explained that prayer to deities is even a form of magick. Wicca is not a centralized religion and because of that there are not a lot of concrete guides that all Wiccans hold to. There are a few creeds, or ways of thought, that most Wiccans follow. The Law of Three is one of these. It states that any action in taken toward another will come

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back to the person taking action threefold. The idea is similar to karma in Hinduism, but more instantaneous. Do good and goodness will come back to the sender, but do wrong and wrong will come back to the sender. Another idea that most Wiccans follow is The Wiccan Rede which states, An ye harm none, do what ye will. According to the Pocket Guide to Wicca by Daniels, The Wiccan Rede is generally considered the main guiding tenant of Wicca. Wicca is individualistic in nature, and there is no right and true way to be a Wiccan, said Daniels. Wicca is very much a religion that each person makes for themselves. When asked why she thought people were turning to Wicca, Daniels said, for a lot of people it answers a longing, and a spiritual need A lot of people are searching for something. No two covens will be identical, nor any two Wiccans. There are multiple covens found throughout the city of Minneapolis, including Raven Star Coven and Triskelion Coven. The Wiccan Church of Minneapolis is an organization to unite the different covens and individuals, according to its website, but is not the centralized unit most Christians would understand to be a church. Wiccan covens are noteworthy parts of the Minneapolis community, and they are North Centrals neighbors. Since North Central is an active part of the community, students must seek to understand the community it serves and the beliefs held by those who live there. If interested in more information or getting involved with City Vision, check out cityvisiontc.org

and provide a lifelong reward. Making connections and networking can become more difficult after college, but by join-

ing an academic organization, annual events allow students to stay connected to peers and colleagues for life.

Sigma Tau Deltas purpose is to attribute distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature. This academic organization is the International English Honors Society, both academic and

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attend the conference, and be selected to present their work at the convention, whether it is a short story or poem. This is an opportunity to win scholarships and awards through students organization. Sigma Tau Delta at North Central also puts out a student literary journal. This is a magazine that publishes short stories, poetry, and essays. Are you a good writer? Do

you have a gift in the world of English? Take a trip to the second level of the Kingsriter Center, pick up an application, and join Sigma Tau Delta today! I was expecting this organization to be arrogant but they were accepting. Their goal is to promote literacy in the real world, said president of Sigma Tau Delta, Victoria Pyron.

Kappa Delta Pis exists to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship leadership and service. This organization has just launched in the education department at North Central, which is a big accomplishment. In order to be a member, students must have the intent to continue in the education field

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after college. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is also required. Being a member in such an organization is for life, it looks great on applications or a resume and it can provide great job opportunities. Given that this organization has just been brought onto campus, there is still a lot to be decided. I would love to have an event for the entire NCU body or fundraising event, said

President of Kappa Delta Pi and junior education major Matt Schmeichel. The rest of this year is brainstorming for next year. Tutoring is a possibility. Though not everything is set in stone yet, the president and his team have a vision for three facets of the organization: service, fundraising and professional development programs.

This would allow for student involvement throughout the education program and the organization. With whatever I do I strive to excel at it. Within education I see myself as a leader. This organization needs a leader who can lead it well, said president of Kappa Delta Pi, Matt Schmeichel.

Lambda Pi Eta is a national honors society for communication studies that recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement while stimulating interest in the communication discipline. It promotes and encourages professional development for

LAMBDA PI ETA

communications majors and establishes closer relationships within the department. If you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are a communications major, apply today! They meet once a month over a lunch period and have pie. The students involved with this organization were also able to take a field trip to a free

art gallery in Minneapolis. Their major annual event is the Doxa Film Festival. This organization is nationally recognized and it can boost a resume. It is also a great way for students of the same major and department to get to know each other. If you want to make a difference in communications, do not hesitate

to join. I saw that there was a need and a good opportunity to grow and build the organization, said president of Lamda Pi Eta, Sydney Messmer. This is a great way to make relationships with your fellow people in your major and to get recognized in college for achievement, so why not?

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the

PSI CHI

science of psychology. To be involved you must be a social and behavioral sciences major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. There is an annual literature review seminar, which typically gets a large amount of attendance.

Psi Chi also puts on an alumni luncheon. This organization has become a support group for its members at North Central. I chose to be here by default, and yes I enjoy it; there is extra

work, but there is experience that I havent had before. This taught me how to lead in a new way, said president of Psi Chi, Brett Sheppard.

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FEATURE
Mosaic brings diversity to light on campus
BY ALLISOn WILLIAMS
Jensen and Chitwood joined Mosaic to help bring cultural awareness and realistic views of what happens outside of North Centrals campus. Price noticed there is a lack of cultural knowledge on campus and thus joined the team. She hopes by being a part of Mosaic, students will learn to not be afraid of asking questions. Xiong believes that bringing diversity is part of her calling to North Central. We cant wait for change to come. We have to be the change, said Xiong. Since its start last semester, Mosaic has put successful events including Diversity at the University (a panel discussion), Hispanic Heritage Celebration, and Hmong New Year. In February alone, Mosaic faciliated four events to celebrate Black History Month. On Feb. 13, youth development professor Chris Brooks spoke in chapel on behalf of Black History Month and Mosaic. Later in the month, there was a showing of The Second Chance. It was a movie that highlights the contrast between a predominately white suburban church and an inner-city church in Nashville, Tenn. to give its viewers a holistic perspective of the gospel. Then on Feb. 25, Black 2 da Beat, Mosaics largest event of the month, featured spoken word, rap, hip-hop, and much more to celebrate the here and now of black culture. Ending the eventful month, student leaders Chitwood and Jensen, spoke together in Render on disunity within the church. What makes Mosaic unique compared to other organizations is that although there is a core leadership team, students outside the organization are sought out to help plan for the events. Also, all students and faculty members are invited to participate in each event. Many of the events feature authentic foods, teach cultural dances or share stories. This type of integration of the student body and faculty members is a true representation of what Mosaic is all about. Through these events and more to come, Mosaic aims to provide a platform of open dialogue for people to bring their questions and share their experiences. The Mosaic team also hopes these interactions will teach students to warmly respect other cultures as well as embrace their own. While were meant to be unified, its the differences within the body that makes us beautiful, said Price. Students can follow Mosaics events online at www.sekipp. wix.com/mosaic or on its facebook page at www.facebook. com/mosaicnorthcentral.

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PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE XIONG

New organization sees need for cultural awareness and responds by hosting a variety of events for students
As one of North Centrals newest organizations, Mosaic has been a buzz on campus, said staff advisor Se Young Kipp. Last semester, Mosaic was born out of a cultural committee that meets under North Centrals diversity forum. Mosaic identifies itself as a multicultural student organization that promotes biblical integration by way of educational heritage celebrations and by facilitating relevant discussions about cultural diversity among our community. Because it is a new organization, Mosaic is currently in the process of applying to become an official student-led organization. They hope to have a student director by next spring. Se Young Kipp, the assistant dean for community partnership and global service, heads Mosaic in addition to a leadership team of four other students: sophomore media communications major Josh Chitwood, freshman media communications major Morgan Jensen, junior recording artist major Vicki Price, and junior media communications major Stephanie Xiong. Chitwood and Jensen were PSEO students last year who felt it was hard for some students who were not a part of North Centrals core student body to fit in. Chitwood commented that it is disheartening living in [the community] but not being a part of it.

Students browse through different books and learn about Native American culture at the Native American Heritage Celebration that was held on April 1.

The Northerner History Box

BY ALYSSA WALLAcE

North Central Bridal College, what do you look for in a mate?

The results from the survey on the most important qualities in the opposite sex were published in the Northern Light February 16, 1979. On February 16, 1979, North Central Bible Colleges student paper, The Northern Light, published a rather intriguing pole. The students surveyed 71 women and 51 men that attended North Central. The article states that the students rated the qualities of the opposite sex according to how important they were to them. 1 = not important 2 = a little important 3 = important 4 = very important The results were averaged and then listed from the most important qualities to least important qualities. Both the males and females that participated stated that spiritualmindedness was the most important quality, with quietness and musical abilities being the least important for both women and men. The major differences in results were found in physical appearance. Men ranked looks at a 3.39 importance level, while the females ranked appearance at a 2.47 importance. Another very important quality to men was that a female be a good money manager. However, the women were looking for someone that was goal oriented and humorous. Many students wrote extra comments on the survey about the flirt. The article states that many of the surveyed individuals do not appreciate a flirt, and sometimes even get very turned off by one. One woman even wrote: --The only decent men around here seem to be the married ones, Im not sure where the rest of the guys even stand with God--because it really doesnt show in many of them that they are here to prepare to serve God. Lastly, results showed that several of the students of both sexes admitted that very few North Central students would have fulfill their expectations. Have times changed? What are 2014 North Central students looking for in a mate? Let the Northerner know if you want to see a poll about this in the next article! Let us know via Twitter or Facebook, or email us at ncunortherner@gmail.com.

Students sported authentic Hmong dress at the Hmong New Years Celebration that was held last semester.

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REVIEWS Noah movie raises red

flags from Christian audience
Hollywood take on the story of Noah varies significantly from biblical account, yet some aspects still remain true
BY cHRISTInA SkEESIck
why God wants to wipe out the earth. The film never refers to God as God, but rather He is identified as Creator. There is an obvious use of magic and fantasy and the movie lacks the direct connection between God and Noah that is portrayed in the Bible. Noah encounters the Creators plan for him in a dream. He wakes up startled after dreaming about humanity drowning and sinking. He understands that the Creator is speaking to him through this dream, but he is unsure of what the Creator wants him to do. Noah travels to meet his grandfather Methuselah (Anthony Hopkins) to better understand Gods intentions. Noahs wife, Naahmeh (Jennifer Connelly) and three sons, Shem (Douglas Booth), Ham (Logan Lerman) and Japheth (Leo McHugh Carroll) travel alongside Noah. After Noah explains the dream to Methuselah, he is given a concoction that Methuselah refers to as tea and Noah passes out and the same dream comes to him but in greater detail. The dream reveals to Noah that he is to build an ark. The Creator is going to cleanse the earth of all that is evil with a great flood. Noah and his family will be saved along with the creatures of the earth. Noah and his family build the ark with the assistance from the Watchers. The Watchers are giant, rock beings that guided humanity at one point. As humanity became increasingly more evil, war broke out between the Watchers and humans. Reluctant at first, the Watchers agree to help Noah build the ark. The antagonist, Tubalcain (Ray Winstone), forms an army to defeat Noah, his family and the Watchers. Tubal-cain is adamant in saving himself and boarding the ark. As soon as the flood starts, the enemies battle the Watchers and Noah in an intense fight scene. The most obvious difference between the movie and the biblical account of Noah is Noahs character. The Hollywood Noah was depicted as angry, impatient and destructive, while the Noah of the Bible reveals a man of compassion and justice. The Noah portrayed in the Bible is a man who is sensitive and obedient to the voice of God. Throughout the movie, the audience is aware of the uncertainties Noah faces. His lack of understanding of Gods vision and plan for him and his family leads to strife and division within his own family. Noahs

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The movie Noah, released on March 28, 2014 impacted both the Christian and secular community. Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) directed the movie. Aronofsky is an atheist and made it known that he was not going to follow the biblical story very closely, but there are still certain details and aspects that do line up with the biblical account of Noah. The film sets up Noahs (Russell Crowe) situation quite nicely. Background information is given through text and images. The serpent, the tree of knowledge of good and evil as well as the forbidden fruit are images that occur a few times in the film. The murder of Abel is shown numerous times paving the way for the sin and rebellion of the Canaanites allowing the audience to better understand

heart becomes hard and his attitude towards human life seems to take a turn for the worse as he tells his family they will kill and bury one another. The film points out the complexities of humanity. The sinful nature of humans is a major theme presented over and over throughout the movie. In the end love conquers all.

Although the film was created in Hollywood and directed by an unbeliever and I think this movie does more harm than good. Despite the films inaccuracy, my hope is that it still encourages conversation for both non-Christians and Christians as well as prompts us to familiarize ourselves with the true story of Noah written in the Bible.
PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAmS

A local, secret Mediterranean eatery provides authentic food worth the search
BY ALLISOn wILLIAMS
Located just inside the Lumber Exchange Building downtown on South Fifth Street, Minneapolis, Trieste Caf quietly sits in a corner under a grand staircase leading to the skyway system and across from the well-known Pourhouse. Trieste Caf is a Greek and Mediterranean caf that has put itself on the map for its authentic food and best gyros in Minneapolis. It is a far walk from North Central, and parking is a challenge if you drive, but making the trip may be well worth it. There is a reason why the Heavy Table, a Twin Cities based publication of reviews, has nicknamed the small restaurant Secret Greek. Because Trieste Caf is toward the end of the dead-end skyway system and is tucked into a lower level corner, simply browsing the skyways will turn your search void. To be truthful, the ethnic smell was so overwhelming at first that I thought I was going to lose my breakfast. I not so calmly gathered myself outside the doors, and my husband and I pressed into the tiny shop coated in bright colors and clad with dull paintings. A closer look at the tiny noshery made me glad I stuck around. Through the dining room and by way of an arched doorway, we finally came to what we were looking fora counter behind which two older men were busy prepping other orders. As soon as I came up to the counter, the fun, upbeat Mediterranean music and mingling gentlemen behind the counter made me forget about the sharp smells. The fresh vegetables used were in plain sight and I could watch the food being diced, sliced, tossed, folded, and packaged. It was obvious the customers in front of and behind us were regulars. They knew exactly what they wanted and conversed easily with the two workers. We came in before 11

Trieste Caf
a.m., but according to online reviews as soon, as the clock hits noon, this small Greek caf is packed. Trieste Caf may look like a hole in the wall, but this place definitely has a strong following. Our food came fast and fresh. I ordered the daily special: chicken shish kabobs complete with Greek salad, cinnamon-seasoned rice, pita bread and garlic dip, and an in-house strawberry lemonade. Being the gyro fanatic that he is, my husband ordered the gyro plate complete with a bag of chips and a bottled root beer. I have to say my lemonade tasted like sprite and old strawberries, and the chicken was barely warm. However, the chicken shish kabob was seasoned just right, and the sides were amazing. The Greek salad consisted of dark green romaine lettuce topped with large chunks of tomato, sliced onions and cucumbers, olives, creamy feta cheese, and

splattered with a healthy dose of the most divine vinaigrette dressing I have ever had. The pita bread and garlic dip was equally appeasing; I would go back just for that. After tasting the gyro, it is no wonder Trieste Caf was been named for the best Greek gyros in downtown Minneapolis by the Heavy Table

Trieste Cafe is located at 10 South fifth Street. Students can easily travel there by taking the light-rail to the Warehouse Station and walking one block south. in 2012. The price is right as far as Minneapolis eateries go, and large portions are the name of the game. With this in mind, Trieste Caf would be a great place to go if you are looking for a place to fill Dr. Amy Andersons New Testament extra credit opportunity. Also, if you have a palette

for ethnic Greek and Mediterranean food, this is the place to be, but you have to be intentional about it. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Trieste Caf consistently serves up fresh vegetables and provides an environment equipped with fun music and friendly workers.

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Dessa in concert
Minnesota-born rapper shares her talent with her homeland
BY SHAnnOn HILL
On March 29, the Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities hosted local artist, writer and self-described emcee Dessa. Better known as an integral member of the Minneapolisbased rap collective Doomtree, Dessa returned to her alma mater to bring not only genretraversing tunes, but social consciousness as well. The venue itself was wellaccommodating for students as it was more than large enough to house a medium-sized crowd, though the crowd did not even take up half the floor. That being said, there was not too much pushing and tension that can be typical of larger venues. The stage set-up itself was very minimalist with simply one rack of lights that blinked brightly in various colors. There were no props otherwise, which left more room for the effect of the music and less for distracting gimmicks. After much anticipation from the audience following sleepy opener Tiny Deaths, Dessa made her way onstage behind her band of miscellaneous musicians, and the crowd seemed anxious waiting for the concert to begin. The show started out with the melancholy yet punching rap song Alibi. The audience definitely knew the song and went along with all of the ups and downs of the track. Dessa herself brought an endless flow of energy right away by moving with the beat and navigating across the entire stage. Not only was this helpful in getting the audience into the show, but it helped me be able to see better to snap some quick pictures, as the stage in the Union was rather small and low. However, Dessa is not only a rapper, but a balladeer. Dessa along with songwriter Aby Wolf created exquisite harmonies through songs like Dear Marie and The Man I Knew that

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PHOTOS BY SHANNON HILL

Dessa opens the night by singing her most popular song Alibi. resounded throughout the entire venue. Each note sounded wellpracticed and each verse handcrafted with wit and poeticism. The vocal chemistry between Dessa and Wolf was stunning to watch as the vocals were spoton. Dessa continued with the song Mineshaft 2, which incorporated both rap and singing. This song makes references to Twin Cities localities with lyrics such as headed west on Hennepin, which established a deeper connection with the audience. At one point, Dessa even jumped down into the audience and continued to sing and rap seamlessly while dancing and interacting with the audience around her. For the encore, Dessa broke out some Doomtree songs, much to the chagrin of the audience. At one point, the lights flickered and I half expected Doomtree member Mike Mictlan to jump onstage out of nowhere and rap his part of the song, but Dessa did not disappoint as she took on the part herself. Once the encore was seemingly over, Dessa approached the audience once more and quieted everyone down by speaking without a microphone. She then gave a small manifesto about how both she and Doomtree market the music they create independently and do so in a way that they believe in. Because Dessas music is both rap and ballad-like, she remarked that it shouldnt sell in the typical music market, but she encouraged the audience by stating that their participation is what keeps them going and making music. After the show, I was pleasantly surprised that Dessa come out by her merchandise table and interacted with her admirers, signing CDs and taking pictures with everyone. She was conversational and friendly to everyone despite her dominating and slightly intimidating stage persona. I was very pleased with both meeting Dessa and by the show itself. You can purchase Dessas most recent album Parts of Speech, along with her other albums and written works on the Doomtree website: doomtree.net.

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We cannot be done with diversity in the church

extremely rare. The study, which defined multiracial churches as one where no racial group is more than 80 percent of the congregation, found that only 2 to 3 percent of mainline Protestant congregations and 8 percent of other Protestant churches fit this criteria. In contrast, 20 percent of Catholic parishes would be considered interracial. Why do we have this lack of diversity in the American church? When we get to heaven, it is not like there will be white, black or Hispanic sections. We will all be mixed together. The subject of interracial relations has always been something on the forefront of my mind because of the family that I grew up in. When I was 11 years old, my brother was adopted from Colombia, joining my two younger sisters, my parents and me. Because we were only two years apart in age, we quickly grew close and I have never considered the fact that we have a different skin color. When I find myself in a church or situation that has no

Every tribe, nation and tongue: separately?

diversity, I feel very uncomfortable. I think the fact that we quickly become comfortable around people that are similar is part of the problem. Too often, we are willing to stay places because of a fear of failure or a satisfaction with success. A North Central professor that I have had is the perfect reflection of this willingness to get out of his comfort zone. He always tells stories in class about how he goes to different congregations on a regular basis to make a connection with more than just with one church. I am not saying it is a bad thing to spend your whole life at a church. I think that is honorable. Churches need these kind of loyal members in order to function. But there comes a time when church becomes a once a week mental exercise rather than an encounter with the King. In order to truly embrace the global church, we need to make a conscious effort to have more diversity in our churches. This can refer to everything

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OPINION
EDITORIAL cARTOON SKETcHED BY KATIE DETLOff

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BY bLAkE MAYES

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said in response to a question on diversity in the church in 1963, We must face the fact that in America, the church is still the most segregated major institution in America. At 11:00 on Sunday morning when we stand and sing and Christ has no east or west, we stand at the most segregated hour in this nation. This is tragic. In the 50 years since Rev. King said this, have things changed very much? Unfortunately, it does not seem to be the case. According to a study done by the Multiracial Congregations Project, a group headed up by a sociologist from Rice University, multiracial churches are

from music to the actual congregants at a church. Step out. Our own denomination is a perfect reflection of this diversity even though it may not seem this way in America. The Assemblies of God, the sixth largest denomination in Christianity and the largest Pentecostal denomination, has over three million American members and over 60 million worldwide. I had the privilege of growing up in an Assemblies of God church that was multi-ethnic. When I was younger, my church had three churches that either met in our church, did take part in our services, or both. We had Cambodian, Indian, and Eritrean congregants that all were a part of the melting pot that was my church. Over the years, each group eventually wanted to get

their own building or have more space to run their services and gradually my church grew more homogenous. The days where our childrens ministry was filled with kids of all different nationalities and backgrounds quickly slipped away as the people wanted their own space and service time. As the Assemblies of God moves into the next 100 years of existence, our fellowship must continue to remember where we came from. The Azusa Street revival, where Pentecostalism draws its roots from, was interracial, which was completely striking to people who came to visit. They were shocked that the races were so willing to pray over each other and participate in the same service. This was a culture shock to the people who

were used to the Jim Crow laws of the time. Our generation is not like this. While we are not quite a post-racial society, race is no longer as big of a deal as it used to be. The American church must begin to become an accurate reflection of where society needs to be, especially with interracial relationships. Maybe if we all just work a little harder to establish interracial churches, we can get closer to achieving Rev. Kings dream.

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World Vision shows our true colors, and they are not pretty
BY ALEX ROSE
these people would have been Christians being hired, acceptable by law due to ministerial exemption. The policy lasted all but two days before supporters and denominations as a whole threatened to withdraw support and sponsorships for the various relief avenues that World Vision provides. World Vision should not have hung their heads in shame, the Church should have. World Vision cooperates with a variety of denominations. Many of these denominations, including the Assemblies of God, threatened World Vision President Richard Stearns that if this policy remained apart of World Visions organization, that all denominational funding would cease. I am thoroughly disgusted that my very own denomination would go to such lengths to continue condemning a people that our clergy has already dug graves for. The denomination that plans to credential me as a pastor basically said with their actions that they would allow for all those children they have funded to starve, the economies they have been funding to stabilize to fall, and those they have funded to be cared for medically to die. All of this could have happened simply because of a moral disagreement in another organizations hiring process. Interdenominational politics have divided the church for two millennia, and I have been able to stomach it until now. Our dear denominations flexed their wallets in order to strike fear into the people who are actually making a difference in this world because they disagreed and refused to be wrong. Many would say that it directly contradicts Scripture for a church to hire someone who is living in sin. Many would argue even further that regardless of Scripture, World Vision must yield to the demands of its funders. Truthfully, after reading the statement released by the chairman of World Vision Jim Bere, I cannot help but believe that World Vision was backed into a corner. Scripturally, Christ surrounded himself with those living in sin, and it was not until they were actually allowed to see the works of Christ firsthand that their hearts changed. Moreover, does it line up with Scripture that as we threatened to remove funding, nearly no one mentioned the thousands of people who rely on World Visions support who would suffer as a direct result of our actions? Call me a gay-lover. Call me a blasphemer. I would rather bear that title than have to live with myself knowing that I stood idly by while the Church I have called mine abandoned its well-known generosity for the propulsion of Kingdom work simply because we could not possibly have gays in the structure of an organization we send money to. If we cannot become a global, spiritual family of likeminded and unconditionally

Response to World Visions decision to hire men and women in same-sex marriages causes uproar in the Church
loving individuals, the Kingdom of God will continue to be delayed, and the Church will continue to bear the image of a house of tyranny and judgment rather than a house of grace and truth. Let me be clear, I do not think a homosexual lifestyle is pleasing to God. Still, my desire for the Church as a whole is that we could be able to cast aside all hatred, to be able to handle these disagreements quietly and without life-wrecking and churchembarrassing threats, and to love every single soul that we set our eyes on. Respond to this article by emailing ncunortherner@ gmail.com.

I was embarrassed to be a Christian for two whole days. Not because I hate gays or their lifestyles, but because I claimed to be part of a Body whose parts could not coincide or agree. Last week World Vision, the parachurch organization giant noted for being one of the largest humanitarian thirdworld relief organizations, announced that they would be hiring men and women in samesex marriages. Keep in mind

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Letter From the Editor: Sta Editorial: The North Central Open dorm policy bubble is unhealthy
our surroundings while on these outings, then we have forgotten our call as Christians to go and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19) Some students have put up invisible walls to shield themselves from the other residents of the Minneapolis community, whether they are intentional or not. Some students walk past their neighbors without even giving them a glance, and when a neighbor sparks a conversation with a student, he or she might move on without stopping. Either students are too busy to interact with their neighbors, or they are afraid of people who are different. I think one of the causes of these reactions is over-engagement in the North Central community, including student leadership. North Central develops great leaders, but the leaders need to share the love and hope of Jesus to others in the neighborhood rather than just pouring into other Christians. It is important for students to be actively involved both within and outside North Central walls. There are several organizations in the Minneapolis community that students can get involved with, including the Elliot Park Community Center and People Serving People. Even if it is not a formal volunteer position, students can serve others by simply talking to people in Elliot Park or buying dinner for someone they meet walking back from class. Students need to be ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus at all times. I also think our Christian culture plays a role into our lack of participation in the neighborhood. Instead of engaging ourselves with unbelievers, we stick together like a clan. While it is important for us to be actively involved in the body of Christ, if we are ignoring the rest of the world on the outside, then our purpose as believers is lost. Jesus did not call us to stay in our church circles. By disengaging ourselves from the neighborhood around us, we fail to fulfill the call of Jesus. There is no reason for us to hide behind the invisible walls we have put up. We are at the heart of the Elliot Park Neighborhood, surrounded by a diverse community. Our Somali neighbors, the elderly at Augustana Care Corporation, and the men and women who walk past our buildings every day are waiting to experience an act of Christ-like love. They are waiting for a simple smile that would lead into a conversation, and maybe this conversation would share the hope of the Gospel with them. Let down the invisible walls and reach out into the community. We cannot let our inner community and spirituality interfere with the second commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. (Mark 12:31) Respond to this article by emailing ncunortherner@ gmail.com. Open dorms is a subject that is impossible to avoid. Whether students want to cultivate relationships with their brother or sister floor, have a family member of the opposite sex visit their dorm, hang out with their significant other, or work on a group project, the open dorm policy is going to affect every student living in the residence halls. Many students do want the structure of the policy and a time to not have to worry about the opposite sex being on the floor, and at the same time many feel that students ought to be trusted with more open dorms hours than they have been given. Much of the student body believes that the current open dorm policy does not allow for adequate visiting hours. For one thing, many North Central students have weekend or evening jobs. Students often leave for a job before open dorms start and return to campus after open dorms are over. Extended open dorm hours would allow for working students to cultivate more relationships. A part of the open dorms issue is that North Central couples often have no appropriate place to talk. During the week, they cannot talk in each others dorms, and unless they have a car it is difficult to find a convenient place to go off-campus. Perhaps this is part of the reason why there several places on campus that are notorious for awkward couples. Because open dorms is not long enough, couples are pushed to have their private conversations in a public setting. Outside the boundary of romantic relationships, the limited amount of open dorms times can be inconvenient for other situations as well. For example, it is hard to tell family members of the opposite sex that they cannot visit the dorms and that they have to stay in the car instead. That is a common scenario if family members visit on week nights or on a Saturday

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The Northerner | April 9, 2014

BY REBEKAH JACOBSON
I was drawn to North Central because of its community and spiritual atmosphere. In fact, the university prides itself in these two strengths. But the two things that attracted me to this school also create the wellknown North Central bubble enclosing the campus, which hinders students from getting involved in the Minneapolis community. Last week I was biking back to North Central, when a woman named Barbara called out to me on the corner of Chicago Avenue and eighth Street. I stopped and started talking to her. I learned that she had been kicked out of her house in St. Paul and she had been living on the streets in Minneapolis for three days. After hearing her story and mentioning my faith to her, I asked to pray for her and gave her money to ride the bus back to St. Paul. Interactions like this are not common among students at North Central. Students generally leave the campus to go out and entertain themselves. Now, it is not wrong to go out for dinner or coffee with friends, but if we turn off our faith and simply blend in to the rest of

afternoon when the dorms are not open. The open dorms hours also make it challenging for group projects to meet. On-campus areas like the library or the computer lab are not always able to provide enough space, and if it is not during open dorms, the meeting places become extremely limited. Extended hours are necessary in order to allow students more chances to socialize with classmates, family, and significant others. Based off the options listed in the student Senates survey, the best solution is to extend the open dorm hours to 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays (versus the previous 6 to 10 p.m.) which would allow for more visiting opportunities for students.

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Letters to the Editor

(Response to Vol. 53 Issue 5) Hello, I just wanted to provide some feedback on the paper that came out today! I have no complaints. Some articles, namely pertaining to sports and changes around campus, were dry but I imagine that is hard to work around. Good reporting though. I thought it was put together in an aesthetically pleasant, and logical manner. The content was also of a high quality. My favorite article was Stairway to Heaven. Caleb did a great job on this article - it was a fun and informational read with colorful vocabulary and relatable (funny) situations. I was excited to find out about the downtown development project. I am impressed that I found out something in this issue, that I hadnt heard around campus. Good Deeds for the likes of Men had a very clever title and was very thought provoking. The Band Box ad was helpful - I now know the hours! The article on the theater was great also. I always look forward to Crystals pieces because she is a brilliant writer. Sports is not my cup of tea, but Eddie Chishams wonderfully written article on basketball got me interestedalmost. Lastly, I really appreciated the Letter from the Editor. I hope we will begin to see love for our brothers and sisters who fall into sin...rather than branding them with a pink triangle and flushing forgiveness down the drain. I love the NCU Northerner, I thank you all for your hard work, and Im excited already for Issue 6! -David Putman

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April 9, 2014 | The Northerner

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Softball and womens soccer coach Allison Meadows

Coach Meadows on goals for the softball team in the 2014 season
BY cRYSTAL gOuTIEREZ

Recreation and wellness department puts on Ironman event

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Allison Meadows is in her fifth year as the softball head coach. She was the assistant coach for the team the three years prior. Meadows also coaches womens soccer.

to have fewer errors and I want our team batting average to be higher than last year.

Q. What is the main goal you have for your team this year? A. I want to have a better record than last year. I want the team Q.

Rachael Therain and Megan Myers flip tractor tires as they train for the upcoming Ironwoman competition. All of the events will be held in Elliot Park, starting at 3 p.m. on April 25. At the end of each competition, points will be awarded to the competitors based on their ranking of time and distance. At the end of the day, the man and woman with the most points will win the grand prizes and be awarded the titles of NCU Ironman and NCU Ironwoman. According to senior communications major and recreation and wellness director Paul Brunner, the Ironman competition is just one of the many ways the recreation and wellness department is trying to promote a healthy lifestyle for students. We are really trying to give North Central students every opportunity to create and maintain their healthy lifestyles, said Brunner. This competition creates an opportunity for those who have been working so hard to maintain their fitness to show how far theyve come, and also give them a new challenge in their workouts. Because the events are specific to certain muscles and techniques, the competitors have to train ahead of the competition in order to perform to the best of their abilities. It gives these athletes even more incentive to not just come in and workout, but to instead train their bodies, much like a professional athlete would, said Brunner. With the competition looming, the competitors are kicking their training up a notch in order to be in top shape come April 25. Senior business administration major Ben Peters works out in the weight room everyday, but since signing up for the Ironman competition he has restructured his workouts to prepare for the competition. Ive really been focusing on the specific muscle groups that I will use a lot in the competition, which has been a lot of legs, said Peters. According to Brunner, though, you do not have to initially be an ironman or ironwoman in order to participate. Any student can take part in the competition, said Brunner. Whether you are an experienced weightlifter or just a beginner, this is a good way to see where you are at.

years?

How is this year going to be different than previous

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was key to our team. Their loss means that my sophomores have a big job in front of them to fill those roles. They have already proven their worth and they have started the season strong!

A. We lost two four-year players and one three-year player that Q. What do you enjoy about coaching? A. I love seeing my students grow both on the field and off the

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2014 Mens Tennis Standings

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field. To be able to see students grow in their skills and to see them continue to grow as followers of Christ is the most rewarding part of my job.

they were before I came to them. Sometimes that is a win-loss record; sometimes that is building community. I want my students to give their best, create great relationships with their teammates and grown in the discipline of hard work. season?

Q. What are your coaching goals? A. My coaching goals are always to leave my team better than

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2014 Softball Standings

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Q. What are you hoping your athletes will get out of this A.

I am hoping that they will form and strengthen lifelong friendships. I also hope that every player will be a better softball player than when the season began..

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2014 Baseball Standings

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Jorie Grenell sets new alltime scoring record for womens basketball
BY JACOB TVERBERG
Senior youth ministry major Jorie Grenell broke the career scoring record for womens basketball after playing against Bethany Lutheran on Feb. 18. The record, previously held by Amy Sletten who played from 2004 to 2008, was 1,422 points. Grenell wrapped up her career by scoring a total of 1,534 points throughout her four years playing for the Lady Rams. However, the season did not start so optimistically. Grenell had surgery on a tumor, which cost her the first nine games of the season and nearly kept her out for the season, but she was able to overcome her injury and get back onto the court. Womens basketball coach, Jeff Grenell stated that Jorie built on her offensive, defensive and ball handling skills to accomplish her goal.

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Grenell breaks previous record by 112 points

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Jorie Grenell embraces her dad, Coach Jeff Grenell.

To set records in life, you have got to work outside court. stated Coach Grenell. There are many hours off the court that are not seen that she used to become a better player. Jorie Grenell has dedicated much of her life to basketball; as she has been playing since fourth grade. She stated, It will be very difficult not playing next year. This was her final season playing for North Central because she is graduating. Jorie Grenell discussed her relationship with her coach. I love having my dad as my coach. On the court hes my coach and off the court hes my dad. Post-graduation, Jorie Grenell hopes to work with an anti-human trafficking organization. She wants to help those who seem to have no hope and give them a way of starting a new life.

Jamie High congratulates her teammate Jorie Grenell on her accomplishment. However, Jorie Grenell has left the door open to continue being involved with basketball, saying, I could see myself coaching one day. [I] definitely want my future kids to be ballers. Jorie Grenell states that she feels blessed to have played at NCU, and she gives God credit for everything she has accomplished. Jorie Grenell said, [I] really wanted to give Him the glory and worship on the court.

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