CAB Halloween Dance is a Hit!

By Anne Woster

Zombies are Morgan Carlson, Mark Ostrander, Sammi Gutknecht, Jacy Hicks, Lauren Zahler, and Garret Peterson

After some indecision, CAB decided to host their annual Halloween dance, which was held this past Saturday. With help from CAB members, Storms Advocates, and student DJs (and of course the security guards, police officers, and staff) the dance kicked off at 8:00 p.m. and went until 12:00 a.m. As per usual there were only a few groups of students that arrived in the first hour and a half, but by 10:00 p.m. the dance was in full swing with great music, a mock bar (run by Storms Advocates), decorations, and of course plenty of creative and memorable costumes to take part in the annual costume contest.

As a CAB member, I had the privilege of joining forces with a fellow member and scour the dance floor for the night’s best dressed. The categories were Best Male Costume, Best Female Costume, and Best Group Costume. The choices were plenty and the decisions tough, but we reached the verdict and announced the winners.

All of the winners were chosen in a large part because of their creativity. Best Male Costume went to freshman Garin Hogan. His homemade Buddy the Elf costume completed with hot glue and felt was creative, well-executed, and just flat-out entertaining. The Female Costume winner was Mary Kallemeyn in her unique Jane Goodall costume complete with hat and camera. Last, but surely not least, the third category: the Group Costume winner. The winners’ dedication to their costume was impressive to say the least. As my fellow costume judge and I were scoping out the dance we looked toward the entrance and saw six zombies drag and grunt their way through the door. The enthusiasm that these six ‘undead’ showed was impressive, especially combined with their costumes and their convincing makeup.

Overall, the CAB Halloween dance went very well and without a hitch. Thank you to the Student DJs, Storms Advocates, fellow CAB members, and everyone else (especially those of you who attended) who helped make it a success.

Be an AMATEUR… WHY NOT?

By Jeremy Craycraft

College affords us the opportunity to try new things—sometimes positive and sometimes negative, but they ARE new experiences regardless. Are you seeking out new experiences?

Do you have “issues” with politics, religion, the economy—we have classes for that! Computers not your thing but should be—we have classes for that! In fact, we have classes on just about everything. We have classes that nurture your spirit and your artistic side. We have classes where you are required to go out in the community and perform for kids!

How many of you participate in intramurals, work out at the Wellness center, or catch a pick-up game in the Reif? Probably many of you, and you should—exercising is great for your health and your mood. What if there were other opportunities on campus that could also help your over all well being…

What would you say if I told you that I believe we (humans) are all performers at some level (though it may be hidden in the deep recesses of your soul!!!). CSS is a place where being an amateur musicianship, an amateur writer, or an amateur actor is a GOOD thing. Consider opening yourself up to something you’ve never done, but always wanted to try—play in a music ensemble, write something for the Cable, participate in a Theater production, or join a student organization that isn’t full of people like you.

If not now, then when… in your senior year when you only have to worry about your major? When your rich and famous? When you have kids to share it with? When you’re an empty nester? When you’re retired? When… you get the point… WHY NOT here at CSS and WHY NOT now!

Thoughts from students who have already “taken the plunge”:

…“Through Drumline, I have literally become part of the invisible and mysterious flow of the river we call life.”
…“These ensembles to help break the routine of my standard class schedule, but I'm also receiving credit for it.”
…“The funky beats of Steelband have literally allowed me to make sense of my chaotic heartbeat”
…“Playing music is one of the most natural stress relievers I have ever experienced in my life.”

Women’s Soccer Disposes of Morris to Advance to Title Match

By Jesse Robinson

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team shut down the University of Minnesota-Morris this afternoon 3-0 in an Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Tournament Semifinal match at Saints Field.

The Saints move on to the UMAC Tournament Championship match where it will host Northland College on Saturday at Saints Field. Northland defeated Northwestern College 2-1 in the other semifinal today.

CSS scored 7:30 seconds into today’s match when Angie Groh (Sr.-Andover, Minn./St. Francis) scored with an assist from Jen Krokum (Sr.-Duluth, Minn./East) and Beth Flesvig (Sr.-Proctor, Minn.). The goal was Groh’s 100th career point and it moved her up to fifth on the Saints’ all-time scoring list. That was the lone score of the first half.

In the second half, the Saints had a couple of shots blocked in the box before Melisa Entinger (Sr.-Mound, Minn./Holy Trinity) netted her team-high 12th of the season in the 67th minute to make the score 2-0. The Saints put the match away with nine minutes left on a Kaylee Gombold (Fr.-Stillwater, Minn.) goal to make the final score 3-0. Groh and Katie Gaydos (Sr.-Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) had the assists.

Erin Olejnicak (So.-Brainerd, Minn.) earned her sixth shutout of the season as she stopped three shots on the day. The Saints as a team have now shutout 13 teams this season. Emily Jacob had eight saves in the loss for the Cougars. St. Scholastica had a 10-1 edge in corner kicks on the day.

The Saints and LumberJills will square off for the UMAC Tournament Championship on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Saints Field. The Saints will be looking for their third consecutive tournament championship, while the ’Jills are in search of their first. The action can be seen live, courtesy of the iFan Sports Network, at csssaints.com.

Saints Cut Down Lumberjills to Advance To Championship

By Jesse Robinson

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team defeated Northland College tonight 3-1 in an Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Tournament Semifinal match at Reif Gym.

The Saints move on to the UMAC Tournament Championship against Northwestern College on Saturday night. The Saints lost last year at Northwestern in the title match.

The LumberJills held an 8-7 lead in the first set, but the Saints responded with an 11-2 run and took the opening set 25-13. It was all CSS in the second set as it never trailed and pulled away late to win by a score of 25-15. The Saints had a match-best 18 kills and a .455 attack percentage in the set.

The LumberJills held an 8-7 lead in the first set, but the Saints responded with an 11-2 run and took the opening set 25-13. It was all CSS in the second set as it never trailed and pulled away late to win by a score of 25-15. The Saints had a match-best 18 kills and a .455 attack percentage in the set.

St. Scholastica then fell behind 2-1 early in the fourth set, but scored the next eight points to take a 9-2 lead. It did not get much closer the rest of the way as the Saints took the set and the match by a score of 25-15.

Paige Hardy (Fr.-Hibbing, Minn.) matched a career-high with 23 kills and led the team with 27 digs. Rebecca Udermann (Sr.-Rosemount, Minn.) added 12 kills and Megan Baartman (Sr.-Andover, Minn.) had 11 kills. Sarah Kurtovich (Fr.-Andover, Minn.) had 40 set assists and two service aces.

The Saints and Eagles will get underway at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.