Page SI\ Budget Continued from page I Budget Expenditures l99l-l992 Student Izmpl t3.\l',) Contingency(l.l’7t) Consultants (7.7%) Supplies & (llht‘l (izi'n ' Capital Renovation (2.3"?) periodicals for the library; and footballs, uniforms and other sports equipment for the athletic department.... Show morePage SI\ Budget Continued from page I Budget Expenditures l99l-l992 Student Izmpl t3.\l',) Contingency(l.l’7t) Consultants (7.7%) Supplies & (llht‘l (izi'n ' Capital Renovation (2.3"?) periodicals for the library; and footballs, uniforms and other sports equipment for the athletic department. Each department also receives money for office ex- penses such as letterhead sta- tionery, envelopes, ribbons for computer printers and type- writers, printing and postage costs. In March and April, the com- mittee prioritizes the requests and approves the best ones. “This is not a matter of saying ‘no’ to bad Salaries & llcnel'its (48.5%) 'I'ransl'ers (0.5"?) Debt (4.1%) Insurance (0.9%) Utilities (4.7%) Financial Ald (11.0%) Equipment (3.2%) requests and saying ‘yes’ to the good ones,” Ranum said. “We have to say ‘no‘ to some good re- quests in order to balance the budget. It’s like putting a size 13 foot into a size 10 shoe because our appetite for new resources always exceeds our capacity to pay for them." Ranum also explained that the challenge is to improve the quality of the education, without increas- ing tuition dramatically. Helgen sources. bridges and government facilities, he said. Helgen was taken to a building which the U.S. military insisted was a chemical weapons factory. Helgen believed the building was an infant for- mula facotry. “The building was isolated and wasn't shielded or sealed. I looked at the blueprints for the building and there were no storage facilities,“ Helgen said. The factory was deliberately hit on two separate days, he said. He brought back formula that he found on the ground for the children in the bomb shelter. During his stay in Baghdad, Helgen talked to many Iraqi peo- ple, and all of them wanted peace. They did not hate Americans because they had a good distinc- tion between the American people and the American government policy. But neither did Iraqis hate Saddam Hussein nor understand why he invaded Kuwait. “People could have been afraid to speak out against Hussein, but he has a personal charisma and the people feel loyal toward him,” Helgen said. Since returning from the gulf, Helgen said he has been called a Saddam—lover. “But most people are tolerant and interested in what I have to say,” he said. Wearing a purple tie-dyed shirt with WORLD PEACE boldly emblazoned on the front, Helgen expressed his beliefs on peace. “There wasn’t an effort made prior to the war to solve things,” Helgen said. “I want to be proud Continued front page I to be American and not have peo~ ple hate us for our g0vernment policy. “I believe strongly in the U.S. Constitution. When I went to the gulf, I felt I was exercising one of my most profound American rights—to question the govern- ment,“ Helgen said. Helgen believes the peace move- ment in the United States is ex- panding and more people are becoming actively involved in the movement. To join in the move- ment, Helgen advised: “Talk to people—tell them what you heard from me today. Become truly in- formed and find out why Saddam did what he did. Don‘t just take what the media is spoon-feeding you.” Many journalists also stayed in the Al—Rasheed Hotel, including Peter Arnett. Helgen said Arnett ignored the peace team and would not allow Helgen to use his phone to call home although it was the only working phone in the city. Helgen thought many journalists were reported from the gulf only to further their careers. Helgen has been speaking at various schools around the state since his return, promoting “a global world based on compas- sion, love and understanding.” The co-sponsors for the talk were the residence life office, peace and justice committee and Global Awareness. .specti ve students. Admissions counselor Jerry Dieffenbach stands outside with pro- —Photu by Mama Bra wn (1W WWO Balloons Continued from page I on the ocean and simulate a jellyfish in appearance. Leather- back turtles and other large marine animals that feed on jellyfish eat the balloons by mistake, which cause intestinal blockage. Narcopsies on beached marine animals have found balloons to be the cause of death in several instances. Mylar (foil) balloons are particularly bad and many have been found in sea turtles." Henderson added that a duck in Minnesota was recently found that had strangled on a balloon or pieces of a balloon, indicating that the dangers of balloons are not strictly limited to coastal regions of the country. One of the city‘s largest balloon and party entertainment com- panies, Easter Onion Singing Telegram, draws the line at balloon launches due to envi- ronmental considerations, accord- ing to assistant manager Jeff Camp. “We don’t do it because of the ecological effect," Camp said. Several other balloon com- panies in the area. however, con- duct balloon launches. The recep- tionist at Balloon World in downtown Minneapolis explained that they use Qualatex balloons. which are biodegradable, for their launches. When wholesale balloon dealer Andon Inc. was asked questions about the degradibility of the Qualatex balloons they distribute to retail companies, Partnerships the registering couples were gay or lesbian. heterosexual couples have also registered and will receive the same benefits. In recognition of the Domestic Partnership Ordinance, the Star Tribune recently expanded its an- nouncements section to accommo- date domestic partners. Entitled “Cdebrations,” the weekend sec— tion has already included photos and backgrounds of several newly-registered partners and has garnered a flood of mail from readers. Several negative letters were published in the newspaper, but it is believed that the Star Tribune will not discontinue the new section as long as the or- dinance stands. St. Paul. which has reference to sexual orientation included in its civil rights or- Frlday. April 12, I99] Continued from page I dinance, but no domestic partner- ship privileges, is not expected to address the issue in the near future. Timothy Rose of the Media Ad- vocate for Gay and Lesbian Com- munity Action Council was pleas- ed by the success of the domestic partnership task force, but he still has a full agenda for gay and les- bian issues in Minnesota. “We are working on having ‘sexual orien- tation’ added to the Human Rights Ordinance at state level, and right now a bill to that effect is being considered in the House and Senate." Lawmakers will also soon decide whether to repeal old laws prohibiting consensual behavior, specifically, private sex- ual behavior between consenting adults. they were not able to pr0vide a clear explanation of how, when or why their balloons degrade. Henderson admitted that balloons are a traditional part of many celebrations, but he men- tioned a new environmentally- friendly tradition that some schools have started. With the purchase of a bag at a local garden or agricultural supply store, party- goers can release ladybugs! “Ladybugs are a natural pestkiller for gardens and lawns, and schools release them to celebrate and teach students about the balance of nature." Henderson said. American Red Cross I! A RED CROSS VOLUNTEER IF YOU'RE llII'll DOPE. YOU MIGHT AS WELL SMOKE THIS. There's one sure way to see your future go up in smoke. Do drugs. Last year alone. America’s businesses lost more than $60 billion to drugs. So this year, most of the Fortune 500 will be administering drug tests. If you fail the test, you're out ofajoh The message is simple. Doing dmgs could blow your whole education. WE'IIE I’II'I'IIIII Illllllls [III (I: MESS. Partnership for a Drug-Fm Am' a Show less
Friday. April 12, 1991 tacfliiro Arts and Entertainment Artist Curmano refuses to set limits for himself Despite experts’ criticism, he performs for the dead and his animals Performance artist Bill y C urmano shared his offbeat artist talent with students at a workshop throughout last week. By... Show moreFriday. April 12, 1991 tacfliiro Arts and Entertainment Artist Curmano refuses to set limits for himself Despite experts’ criticism, he performs for the dead and his animals Performance artist Bill y C urmano shared his offbeat artist talent with students at a workshop throughout last week. By NICOLAI KAMPMANN Arts and Entertainment Editor “You’re limiting yourself when you try to put a definition to art,” said Billy Curmano, a perfor- mance artist who visited Augsburg last week. “Performance art defies definition, the art activity can become the art form. Art is life and life is art.” Curmano holds a master’s degree in sculpture from the University of Wisconsin and has studied at Art Student’s League in New York. He did a workshop for students throughout the week as a conjunc- tion to the Mother eARTh ex- hibit. Students got excited about their own work, and the inspira- tion that came out was a delightful two-way experience for Curmano and the students. “The workshop evolves,” Cur— mano said. “1 try to make it a co- operation so they have a lot of in- put to it. I think it's exciting to work with environmental art as a theme because it relates so much to our daily life. It’s a good way to create awareness on a terribly im- portant issue." It's not easy to make a living as an artist. Curmano has dealt with this obstacle in several un- traditional ways. He has a fan club with his mother as president. Members of the fan club benefit in various ways, depending on the amount Curmano collects from you. For five thousand dollars you get a special “Billy Pizza” and the opportunity to hang out and perform with Curmano for two weeks. However, cheaper memberships are offered which include a newsletter about Billy written by himself. Since fans can’t cover all his costs, Curmano also sells tradi- tional art pieces and engages in about 2.0 workshops a year. An event that gave national attention to Curmano and performance art was when he performed for the M dead. “My interest is merely to per- form for the silent majority that passed before us,” Curmano said in 1983. “Perhaps it can make some of us more comfortable with our own mortality.” Curmano was buried alive for three days in an underground vault (with appropriate life- support systems). His work in- cluded a jazz wake, funeral pro- cession, mourning, burial and ex- humation and was accompanied by an exhibition entitled “In Sym- pathy,” which included messages from artists in more than 25 coun- tries. “Performance art defies definition, the art activity can become the art form. Art is life and life is art. ” He smiles and straightens his moustache. His energetic use of arms and the fast moving eyes im- ply his Italian background. “It got pretty dark down there. The most scary part was when I couldn’t tell whether my eyes were open or not. He continued: “My mother wasn’t too crazy about the idea, but she said it would be OK if I promised to call as soon as I came out. And so I did. It was kind of funny because the press was all lined up with a news conference and helicopters and stuff. But I just said ‘Sorry guys, no questions before I’ve called my mum.”' Curmano isn’t concerned if so- called—experts reject performance art. He acknowledges that perfor- mance was born as a protest against traditional art. However, he stresses it’s not a new kid anymore. Performance started, contradictory to popular belief, with Dada and Futurist styles ear- . tat —Photo by Mama Bro wn ly in the 20th century. It turned out as an art style in the late 19605, developed in part out of the happenings and action art of the early 19605. Today’s performance has its own journal: “P—FORM” published four times a year in Chicago—and according to Cur- mano, it‘s no fad. “Actually, I see performance as an old art form," he said. “I’m not sure if I think of it as the form of the future. I’m not sure if we know what the future is. Perfor- mance is here to stay for an ex- tended period. It’s being taught on an academic level at UCLA. the University of Chicago and other major schools which proves its existence and validity.” Curmano likes performance art the most when it’s a “provocative and intelligent form of entertain— ment," and he tries to achieve that form in his life and his art. Once he needed a girlfriend and simply ran a girlfriend search in his newsletter. The women had to send bank statements to his mother and explain why they wanted to become his girlfriend. The woman Curmano is currently living with wrote a letter to his mother and was apparently ac- cepted. He lives in Rushford, Minn., surrounded by animals for which he often performs. He believes research is an important aspect in performance which is why this takes a lot of his time. When he’s working he doesn't appreciate in- terference, not even from his friends; however, he wouldn’t miss out on a friendship that he values a lot. One of his current perfor- mances is swimming the Mississip— pi. “I started out in 1986," Cur- mano said. “So far I’ve swum 700 miles, the entire distance being 1,800 miles. The bottom line of the performance is water quality. It’s saddening that our main source/is being trashed. Mississip- pi is the father of waters, so it represents all the water ways on the planet." He relates the whole en- vironmental issue, as well as much of his own work, to a matter of trust. “It seems to be the trend to be less trustful," Curmano said. “There‘s good reason not to trust Page Seven anyone because it‘s in many ways a frightening world we live in. But if you live your life in a shell, you’re missing out on one of the most beautiful things there is; the bonding between humans when they help each other and do things for one another." Spiritual model shows concepts of theology By JONATHAN FURE Staff Writer Faith’s Freedom: A classic spirituality for contemporary Christians by Luke T. Johnson Fortress Press In order to develop a model for Christian maturity, Luke T. Johnson describes God’s relation- ship to humanity by comparing and contrasting the gnostic and liberation models in his book “Faith’s Freedom." His argument begins by point- ing out the strengths and weak- nesses of each model, then sug— gesting his own ideas based on the Nicene creed and the canon of scripture. This is a thorough and precise way to construct his argu— ment, but at times it is tiresome. There are sections in the book where Johnson spends the first part of the section describing the other two models, then makes his own assertions at the end. When he begins a section with his own assertion, then follows with the other two models, he establishes a more effective pattern. The only major weakness of the book is the third chapter on religious experience. 1 can see why he included it, but it wasn‘t very important in relation to the primary themes. It seems to inter- rupt his thoughts instead of clarify- ing them. He would have been better off summarizing this chapter in about one page and in- cluding it in the introduction. Then he could make a smoother transition between the second chapter on “the human project of freedom” and the fourth chapter which defines idolatry, grace, sin and faith. The book is clearly divided into subsections that make the Overall structure easy to understand. Johnson also makes sense of theological terms and concepts such as grace, faith and sanctifica- tion. These complex subjects were explained very effectively by Johnson. All humans have the “gift of freedom” according to Johnson. We are not controlled by our in- stincts as other animals are—we are free to make choices. On the other hand, he points out that complete freedom is scary because it requires people to construct their own roles and values rather than conforming to customs that are dictated by social groups. The freedom of faith, according to Johnson, is the freedom from our tendency toward idolatry. He describes idolatry as “treating what is not ultimate as though it were ultimate, making absolute what is only relative.” Johnson gives some practical examples of things that are often treated as ultimate such as material posses— sions and physical appearances. He also explains that it is possible to fixate on the medium of religious experience—temples, rituals, creeds, etc—rather than on God who is the source. Neither one is better than the other. Johnson’s model of spirituality, or Christian maturity, is very sound. He explains his ideas with practical examples that can be ap— plied to a variety of situations. This book would be interesting to anyone who is interested in learn- ing more about the Christian faith, and it is written in language that would be understood by an average college student. 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Page I-Iight Sports 3&0 Friday, Aprll 12, I991 Snowball meet is a meltdown Baseball begins strong Team places first in high jump, javelin Auggic squad captains Todd Gina and .ltrlie Stepan performed well in several events at the Snowball Open track and field meet April 6 at Hamline. The meet was... Show morePage I-Iight Sports 3&0 Friday, Aprll 12, I991 Snowball meet is a meltdown Baseball begins strong Team places first in high jump, javelin Auggic squad captains Todd Gina and .ltrlie Stepan performed well in several events at the Snowball Open track and field meet April 6 at Hamline. The meet was the first of the outdoor season, and as the name suggests, usually is hampered by cold and wind. But the 85-degree weather was a delight for the coaches and athletes. “It was a great opening meet." said Auggie coach Paul Grauer. "It was as good of weather for a meet this early as I can rernetnber in my 12 years of coaching. We had good weather all week for practice which should help our progress down the road.“ Two Auggies claimed first— Cathy Buechele won the high jump at 5' 2“. and assistant coach Kristi Kropp, a former collegiate star at Wisconsin now competing unattached, won the javelin at 138‘ 1V2". In other highlights, Dave Boyd was third with a 22‘ 1'/4" longjump; Cina was sixth in the long jump (21’ 33/4"). ran well in the 200 at 23.9 and set a per- sonal best in the 110 hurdles at 16.1; Stepan set a personal best in the 100 hurdles at 15.9, was third in the long jump at 15‘ 9%", was fifth in the shot put at 35‘ 7", and was third in the 400 hurdles at 1110.1; Susan Laabs ran 2:33.4 in the 800; and the men‘s 4x100 team of Rob Knight, Cina, Nate Doblar and Doug Turner ran well for their first outdoor effort. Softball is Auggies ranked nationally 7 By ROBERT MANNING Sjsrjsjtiiter- The Augsburg softball learn is off to a successful start. After a rewarding Florida trip. the Auggies are ranked nationally for a Divi~ sion 111 school. The schedule giy es the team an opportunity to have homefield ad- vantage early-on. Following their return from Florida, eight of the first 13 games are at home. Leading the Auggies are return- ing All-MIAC players Andrea Haight and Sonja Slack. Other successful returning players are Melissa Danko, Sue Gehrke, Julie Han- son, Renee Paulsen, Janel Schmidt and Shannon Solem. The Auggics have had nine straight top-four finishes in the MlAC. Last season. after a rough start, the Auggies finished strong, winning 10 of its last 13 games. Carl Enke returns to lead the softball team once again. Enke is aided by assistant coaches Beth Hackman and Mary Timm. Enke 1 also an assistant basketball crach here at Augsburg. (AM P ,. SUPERKEDS The Fun Camp For Kids With Asthma ' FOR INFORMATION CONTACT AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of Minnesota flick lrri-ttn I‘ Set! l‘tiiylr“ 490 Concordia Avenue St. Paul. MN 55103 1-800-642-LUNG Terry Aeers relaxes in the warm weather as he sits atop of Pi Mu. —Phoro by Muma Brown Tennis team suffers loss at Bemidji The Augsburg women’s tennis team dropped a 5-4 decision to Bemidji State prior to spring break. The Auggies received wins from Laura Hanson at No. 1 singles. Kristin Jesperson at No. 4 singles, Lisa Laatsch at No. 6 singles and Jesperson and Michelle Rosin at No. 3 doubles. Nicole Robinson lost a three-set decision at No. 2 singles and Tracy Tomforde (No. 3) and Heather Laarsch (No. 5) also com- peted for first-year coach Ber- nadette McCann. The Auggies were scheduled to how three games this week on campus at the Husby—Strommen courts, al- though the cold, and rainy weather may cause some rescheduling. Auggies earn recognition in academics Seniors Andrea Haight, Tim Tousignant and Kurt Habeck were among 50 athletes at 12 MIAC schools selected to the MIAC All- Academic teams for the winter seasons. Haight, an All-MIAC performer in women’s basketball, has a 3.58 gpa in social studies; Tousignant, the NCAA Div. 111 national wrestling runner—up at 150 pounds, has a 3.45 gpa in math education; and Habeck, another NCAA wrestling All- American on Augsburg’s national championship team, has a 3.21 gpa in social studies education. Other Augsburg nominees were Geri Newman in women‘s basket- ball; Susan Laabs and Todd Huber in indoor track; Dave Carlson, Jesse Foley and Scott Syring in men’s basketball; and Thane Vennix, Charles Tremblay, Trent Johnson and Jon Erickson in hockey. Team depends on starters By ROBERT MANNING Sports Editor The Augsburg baseball team has completed half of its season. With the non-conference schedule completed. the Auggies have a 10-8 record. Augsburg coach Ron Petrich is pleased so far. “If you would have told me that we would be 9-5 after the third of April I would have been very pleased, Petrich said. The Augsburg team has few returning players—the roster con- sists mostly of newcomers. With 14 players, the team relies heavily on the starters with few reserves to supplement them. The Auggies need to have maximum effort from all the players and so far have received it. A variety of players have pro- vided pitching for the team with Joel Tviete and Dan chzel ex- celling. Joel Tviete has gone almost unscathed and Dan Wenzel has an e.r.a. of under 1.0. these two players also lead the team in batting. Other excelling players are John Rose, Tom Bance, John Blood, Troy Scheffield, Cory Pederson and Marty Jorgenson. The Auggies split their first con- ference games with Hamline on April 2. When asked how the team will fare for the remainder of the season coach Petrich said, “We will just take it one game at a time.” Athletes form Varsity Club New members encouraged to join By ROBERT MANNING Sports Editor On the first Monday of each month the Augsburg Varsity Club meets. The AVC is experiencing problems getting off to a suc- cessful start. The club is open to all Augsburg athletes and organizers Cory Pederson and Chris Baldus encourage athletes to join. Presently almost half the members are pledges—athletes who have not yet lettered at Augsburg. Baldus said: “I had a vision. I wanted this club to be like my high school varsity club but more ac- tive. Student athletes are among the most special people on a col< lege campus. It is not easy balanc- ing studies, sports and oftentimes work. together successfully. I think it should be a privilege to have an Augsburg letter and something you are proud of." This weekend the first annual AVC games will be played. With at least six teams participating it will give the athletes a chance to get together in an informal setting for fun and games. Pederson said: “When I got started with Chris in the Varisty Club, I was a little pessimistic. It just seems that people are so apathetic here when it comes to starting a club. It‘s easier for private colleges that are located in isolated areas. Here we have a lot of commuters and students that are not actively involved in school besides their classes. Also, I don‘t think the administration realizes how important athletes are to the college." The AVC is trying to get all the athletes here on campus to relate better to each other. They all have something in common and can unite together to form a successful club. Friday, April 12 Timberwolves Northstars Twins Augsburg track and field Saturday, April 13 Augsburg men's baseball Twins Sunday, April 14 Timberwolves Twins Northstars Monday, April 15 Augsburg women’s softball Tuesday, April 16 Augsburg women’s softball Augsburg men’s baseball Thursday, April 18 Augsburg women's softball Augsburg men‘s tennis H Calendar of Sports Events at Charlotte, NC 6:30 p.m. at Chicago 7:35 p.m. at Los Angeles 7:05 p.m. at River Falls, WI 4:00 p.m. at St. Olaf 12:30 p.m. at Los Angeles 7:05 p.m. at Philadelphia noon at Los Angeles 1:05 p.m. at Chicago 7:05 p.m. 3v. St. Olaf (2) at Augsburg. 4 p.m. at River Falls, WI (2) 3 p.m. at Gustavus 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s (2) 4 p.m., Winona v. Concordia-St. Paul at Augsburg. 3 p.m. Show less
Ei'tl Volume 102 Issue 15 9 SEC O Apn/12.1996 Faculty salaries under discussion multisdeth Mumhsiwo.mmwmmuw) N Ann: Alt l.’ Av Sd Av Cary “1 l m 45.4 373 335 —— 372 47.1 I“ 460 38.6 34.4 307 03 52.0 C‘- 67.6 5.0 49.5 — 52 70.1 M NH 54.2 05 36.8 3 1.7 415 51 .4 W 8!? 4| .5 37 .0 32.5 -—- 363 44.7... Show moreEi'tl Volume 102 Issue 15 9 SEC O Apn/12.1996 Faculty salaries under discussion multisdeth Mumhsiwo.mmwmmuw) N Ann: Alt l.’ Av Sd Av Cary “1 l m 45.4 373 335 —— 372 47.1 I“ 460 38.6 34.4 307 03 52.0 C‘- 67.6 5.0 49.5 — 52 70.1 M NH 54.2 05 36.8 3 1.7 415 51 .4 W 8!? 4| .5 37 .0 32.5 -—- 363 44.7 Gav- w 52.4 43.2 365 31.4 43.8 55.5 “‘8 “)3 “.6 32.2 41.2 49.5 62.9 W «4 3.1 43.1 — 543 66.6 m In 25.5 -— —— ~~ 248 37.2 “CAD 472 0.1 — —— 42.1 51.2 NC ND «10 35.6 304 ~--— 34.9 42.0 m 40.4 35.4 318 -—— 35.4 433 St W .95 44.1 36.0 30.8 41.9 51.8 I w. 471 395 327 715 37.2 44.6 St “5 S9 42.9 37.1 30! 433 54.7 St Mlyl 5L9 425 37.4 — 40.4 493 St 0‘ 56.7 43.9 36.8 3-45 46.4 563 3! SM 48.9 0.0 343 31.2 37 .4 473 UM MI 56.6 41.9 355 29.8 41.0 54.4 U Th 5. —— —— ~— -— 358 42.0 AVME $14 42.1 353 31.7 41.1 513 Chart cornle by the Minnesota State Conference of MUP (Amer-loan Association of Unlvcrslty Professors) Newsletter. Courtesy of Grace Dyrud, president of the Augsburg chapter of MUP. by Eric Schneider Co-editor in chief Faculty and administration are currently engaged in dis- cussion over salary issues. Confusion began with a memo sent out by the President’s Staff that made note of a policy change over faculty salaries for the 1996— 97 academic year. (A similar memo was also issued to Augsburg staff.) Essentially, the memo explained that adjustments to salaries will be determined at the beginning of the fall semester. If enrollment meets expectations, then the budgeted salary increases of around 3% take will effect. With faculty contracts due on April 15 and the status of their salaries uncertain, facul- ty members have developed a new dialogue amongst both themselves and administra- tion. KCMR air date pushed back further by Otter Schmltz Co-edltor in chief Federal red tape can be fault- ed in the newest setback for Augsburg’s radio station KCMR. The station, which former Commissioner Phil Berglin told the Echo last November. was hoped “to be running by [this] spring.“ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was to have sent the proper forms for establishing KCMR as a radio station. but to date have not sent the forms, which has delayed the station‘s grand opening. "The forms Phil ordered were outdated when they arrived," said KC MR C o—commission— er Leif Berg. (Outdated forms are useless when trying to obtain a permit of this nature.) Berg expected the station to be done dealing with the FCC by the end of this summer. Berg also told the Echo that hiring an engineer familiar with KCMR’s needs and for- mat would greatly speed this process of the permit. An engineer however. would be expensive. and the Senate would have to be involved in order to obtain the funds to pay the engineer. The station has, according to Berg, collected about half of the necessary equipment needed to transmit. KCMR has recently received the grants from the student sen- ate for microphones, a mix- ing board, and two CD play- ers. The station still needs speak- ers. a signal processor. a transmitter. some tape decks. and an FCC law book before they can transmit. While the Augsburg commu- nity will undoubtedly be dis- appointed by the delay. especially seniors. Berg told the Echo that KCMR is cur— rently holding on to “tons” of old records. CD Exchange. a local used music store. will be buying some of the records, but the rest of the records will be available for the student population. “Ten cents a piece," said Berg. 66 in order to become Americanized, people had been forced to shed their accents, mutilate their last names, and abandon their traditions and beliefs. P0933 Though it has been seen by some as a minor policy change. others View it as an action that may amount to a pay freeze or even a decrease in faculty salary. Discussion began in earnest when English Professor Doug Green posted an e-mail message that garnered 35 responses, many of which took issue with the proposi— tion. Of these responses, however. not all opposed the policy change addressed in the President Staff’s memo. Some, in fact, have viewed the idea as prudent and in the best interest of the college. Both faculty and administra— tion, however, realize that enrollment is a major factor in this issue. In response to the salary issue Green con- ceded, “We are a tuition-driv- en institution. That's a fact of life." Green also observed. “This situation reflects problematic relations between faculty and administration." As with any academic institu- tion. communication between such organizations is not always clear. leading to unspoken frustrations. “There was the expectation that salaries would be increased.“ said Academic Dean Marie McNeff. who also acknowledged the com munication breakdown between administration and faculty. To allow time for more dis— cussion, McNeff noted that the policy change would not be placed in effect until the 1997-98 academic year. As of press time. a faculty— only meeting was scheduled for the aftemoon of April l(). Meanwhile, the current diai logue between faculty and administration will continue. Denise Anderson-Dieflenbach cuddles with the Easter bunny. photo by Omar Schmltz lNHATS 1‘ 'NSDE Show less
Internet restrictions don’t really exrst, so relax by Ottar Schmitz Co—editor in chief Congress has recently passed legislation intended to regulate the types of material that is allowed to be presented on the Internet. Conse uently, a vicious and cruel res nse (from those who believe such... Show moreInternet restrictions don’t really exrst, so relax by Ottar Schmitz Co—editor in chief Congress has recently passed legislation intended to regulate the types of material that is allowed to be presented on the Internet. Conse uently, a vicious and cruel res nse (from those who believe such restriction is an infnngement upon their First Amen ment rights) to Congress’ action has made Internet travel, well, uncomfortable. A computer virus? No, that has been done before. These “Freedmen” of the Internet have opted for the ever-cleaver and original RIBBON CAMPAIGN!!! Computer wizards from all over the country have picked u on the trend: a gra hic of a blue ribbon that appears on “web Sites” an sends a clear and e ective message to Congress: “Don’t Tread on Me! The power to masturbate, with nude pictures over the Internet, is still in my hands!” (No pun intended.) After feeling such a massive response, many Congressmen andbvxipmen are probably reconsidering their decision to support that 1 . Unfortunately, the lack of satire here is unavoidable. The restric- tions that the government is to impose are going to do little to slow the mountains of porn that are transmitted from coast to coast each day. The Internet will essentially be no different than it was before the ban on free electronic porn. Kids will still figure out how to access the Penthouse home page, or use their arents credit card numbers to see naked people on the family’s home computer. Augsburg students will also be spared from being “unplugged” from their free ntemet access to pomo- graphic pictures courtesy of the school. Despite the fierce reaction from the Internet junkies, I feel that Congress’ actions were justifiable, but weak. Kids should not be spending their time after school cruising through the Internet looking for a “If you are 18 years or older, and are not offended by adult material, press here to continue ’apage. What 13 year old boy is going to be hon- est about that? If pornographic materi is not allowed to minors in stores, it should not be allowed over the Internet. And for the Blue Ribbon revolutionaries I say this: access to naked people is still avail- able through pornographic distributors which will be happy to take you money in return for their, um, services. Good luck to you in your efforts, but please stop the terrible Blue Ribbon campaign before someone gets hurt. Oh the places you’ll live! Lottery Sunday April 14 - 2:00 p.m. Christensen Center Commons Don’t forget to... *Bring your grey Lottery Letter and student identification. *Have a friend represent you with a power of attourney form if you’re unable to attend. Remember, your friend must have both your Lottery Letter and your student ID. *Complete a roommate matching card in Anderson Hall if you‘re looking for a roommate. *Contact Denise Anderson-Dieffenbach at extension x1514 if you’re totally confusedll Apublicserviasannouncmentfiomtheedflorsofflreécho,whomabout oachandevoryoneofaremders. Mayyouallgetlntoyourdmmdorm! inion Hey! Get to know your Ech-o! Justin Grammens, A&E editor This week’s Staff Focus is devoted to our Arts and Entertainment editor, Justin Grammens. While renown in the city of Eden Prairie, his long-time home of 30 days, Justin remains reclusive on campus. Many people have seen him, yet are unaware of his deep, dark, secret: Justin is a spy for the small, yet dangerous island of Antigua. When Justin came to work for the newspaper, he made it very clear to us that he would have no part in any activity that might expose himself as a spy. “Don’t worry,” we said. “You can be the Arts and Entertainment edi- tor and that will give you the perfect cover to learn more about our violent American sub- culture!” We first sent Justin to Ground Zero for “Bondage a go-go“ night. Oddly enough, that was also the only time Justin has neglected to turn in an arti— cle...hmmm.... Since then, how— ever, Justin has been near perfect in his punctuality which has done much to pleasure his editors. Justin is in a band. A band called Grand Ave. He is the drummer, which means he is responsible for “kicking a beat” as it is known in the drumming circles. A few times each week, Justin, with three other guys, “jams,” eats homemade cookies with milk, and talks about the future of their music. Because of his background in spying, Justin has much insight to the ways of the world and when he talks, people listen. Justin is graduating in the spring and in the fall he plans on mov- ing out the West Coast with some of his cool friends. Why? To see what’s out there man! Ahh, the impetuence of youth.... aug u qHO Ottar Schmitz Eric Schneider Irik Anderson Rikard Wikstrom Astrid T. Larssen Tracy Glumich Justin Grammens Jessica Ott Lars Dyrud Michelle Hanson Boyd Koehler Paula Dzuck Laura Peisa Zandra Norris Bryce Merriman advertises. box #148. The Augsburg Echo is published each Friday except during interim, vacation periods and holidays by the students of Augsburg College. 731 21 st Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the supporting staff, administration, faculty, or the remainder of the students. 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Opin Renewal of_ the mind bylaw-Luann mm DearReaders: Let's define and give examples of discrimination, prejudice and racism. With this information, we can take a look at our beliefs, actions and myths alter these behaviors and bury the negative self. In other words, change your actions and... Show moreOpin Renewal of_ the mind bylaw-Luann mm DearReaders: Let's define and give examples of discrimination, prejudice and racism. With this information, we can take a look at our beliefs, actions and myths alter these behaviors and bury the negative self. In other words, change your actions and beliefs, and concentrate on developing a renewed state of mind free of discrimination, prejudice and racism. Treat people as you would like to be treated. Not as stereotypes lead us to believe. There are many people in this college that already have families, and soon, believe it or not, other people in this college will have families. We need to learn how to Heat people so that we can teach our children how to become interested in other cultures’ beliefs, opinions, ideas, and styles. We need to learn how to share this society with one another. It is intriguing to me that “world religions” have basically the same ideas in mind - to love, give, forgive, share and help. DISCRIMINATION Now discrimination has to do with unfair treatment of people of color, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, the homeless, low income, etc... These groups don’t have access to adequate education, health care, careers or long healthy lives which blocks access to resources. For example, professors sometimes assume that if a black student’s paper is well written that the student has had help writing the paper. This translates into behavior when a professor lowers a students grade based on suspicion. PREIUDICE Now prejudice is a set of stereotypical beliefs which are negative towards individuals or groups and are usually predetermined. For example, Last year, I coordinated a youth summer camp (ages 6-12). It was complained that the way my predominantly black staff communicated with the youth was too harsh. After I explained to my supervisor that this is the way we communi- cate, she thought that I should explain this to her boss. And, I thought to myself, her boss is older than my father so he has seen, heard and experienced many things. He should know that different cultures handle rearing families differently. RACISM Racism is determined by the color of your skin which proves whether you are superior or infe— rior in mainstream society. Last year in 1995, a speaker at the “Million Man March," sponsored by the controversial Minister Louis Farrakan, stated that “White Supremacy” more accurately identifies what we call racism in this society. In the past, White Supremacy has referred to groups like the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), but now, “White Supremacy" is a much more accurate description of this society. In order to become Americanized, people had been forced to shed their accents, mutilate their last names. and abandon their traditions and beliefs. Without assimilation, there would not be no work, housing, social programs, or survival without assimilation. We will be the new CEO’s, supervisors, foremans, shift leaders, and voters. I know this is the land of the Free and the Home of the brave, but in reality, this is only true for some, and others suffer. It time to stop thinking only of ourselves and become more cognizant of the global com- munity at large. We would have a better economic system. Again, I welcome in any responses to campus box 2304. Send your responses anonymously, or with a name attached. and I will respond by putting the information in my column or talking to you in person. All questions are wanted and needed. Whether you think they are stupid or over- ly intellectual, please feel free to submit them to me. I will research the answer for you. CAMP Responsible person to care for 2 children. Part-time in WORK OUT— Kenwood area. Transportation DOORS! needed Good 5 and flexible hours. ACUVITY INSTRUCIORS NEEDED” RIVERBOAT CREW Northern Minnesota coed camp MEMBERS seeks individuals to work as cabin and activity couselors. Archery, Biking, Diving. Fencing, Riflery, Watersknng. ing WSI Catified Lifeguards. Supervisory positions also available. Pine River, MN 56474 218—543-6161 or e—mail at sbf— houseCuslinLnet Camp Foley, HCR 77 Box 172. Boat. Catering, Kitchen, Office and Photo crew for passenger vessels in St.Paul and Mpls. FI‘ seasonal positions. Start $6.50 hr. Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc., Harriet Island, St. Paul MN 55107 612122741“) Sal/5438908 Library diva Orlette to retire from Augsburg by Tracy Glumlch Layout editor Orlette Tatley will be retiring from the library after 19 years of service. She began working for Augsburg in the bookstore in its old location on Riverside. After eight years, she left this job to get manied and raise four chil- dren. She then returned to Augsburg. again to the bookstore. where she was the assistant manager for four years. She then applied for a library position after the Circulation Coordinator position opened up. Tatley has worked in this position for the library for the past seven years. Tatley won a campus-wide award for outstanding service several years ago. She was also the recipent of an “Excellence in Service" award from the CLASS Office students. Tatley says that she will miss students. “It is exciting and fun to be apart of working with stu- dents and seeing each individual develop.” She added, “The biggest reward is being around young people. I have always thought that can keep you young." She will likewise be missed by library staff and students. Dena Gabrielson. student worker, said. “Orlette was always there for us if we had a problem or conflict in the circulation department." Sarah Burrill- Bowen, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator and Reference Assistant said. “She is loved by all her coworkers and we will miss her." Tatley plans to keep bUsy after retirement by visiting family. spending time at her lake home and travelling. She said. “We would like to visit Alaska and Nova Scotia again. along with doing mission work at an orphanage in Ecuador." The library will not be the same. according to Boyd Koehler. “I‘ve always been taught that no employee is indispensable, but Orlette Tatley‘s unequalled con- tributions to the library defy that ‘truth.’ Her talent for generating good will, and her professional dedication to excellent library service were always evident and always inspirational. Orlette has always personified both the library and the college‘s mis— sion for so many Augsburg stu- dents, alumni, facully and staff members. Replacing her will he 'Mission Impossible.‘" Mystery Photo of the Week photo by Lars Dyrud Can you tell what this is? Since we feel that determining the exact loca- tion of this mysterious object ma prove diffi- cult, we will award the rrze to t e first cor- rect answer to its identi y. However, if you give us the exact location, there is an extra special prize. So start the hunt. Last weeks picture has not been identified, but we have a winner for the week before. Remember the “E”? Well, Norman Holen has a sharper eye than we do since he drop us a note and we never saw it. Sorry for t e mix up, Norm. Once again, answers can be sent to iander- so@augsbur .edu, or drop a note off at cam- pus box #11 . Guaranteed, no mix-up! Show less
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A my” features Kzryztof Kieslowski dies at age 54 13. His quick. unexpected death in a spooky way underlines the message he has been trying to get across in his films: Be acute ly aware ofthe present since life may end abruptly at any moment! “Every day,” Kieslowski said in a 1993 inter- view, “we... Show moreA my” features Kzryztof Kieslowski dies at age 54 13. His quick. unexpected death in a spooky way underlines the message he has been trying to get across in his films: Be acute ly aware ofthe present since life may end abruptly at any moment! “Every day,” Kieslowski said in a 1993 inter- view, “we're faced with a choice thatcouldendourentire life, yet of which we're completely unaware." After ' g from a Polish film school in 1969. Kieslowski began to produce a number of documentaries in which he strived to depict the Poland he saw, which was quite different than the official cinematic docu— mentation of the country by the Communist regime. His work in the 1970s amounted to twenty everyday life films, and in retro- spect Kieslowski explained, “it was fascinating to describe something which hadn’t been described yet. It‘s a feeling of bringing something to life... If something hasn’t been described, then it doesn‘t offi- cially exist." At the turn of the decade, how- ever, Kieslowski decided to probe “the interior of the human being." He could no longer keep up his motivation to expose the flaws of the bureaucratic gov— ernment and instead turned to the inner mysteries of the human self. In a I994 interview he said, “the interior of a human being is full of things that are not expressed or said, full of intu- itions, and full of fear.” The first film in which his new- found motivation can be found is “The Accident" (1981). In it, Kieslowski uses a multiple sce— nario; a young, medical student is meditating on whether to catch his train or not and the film goes on to explore how his life will evolve depending on which decision he makes. “It’s a description of the powers which meddle with our fate. push us one way or another," meslowski commented. Shortly after the release of The Accident, the Polish government imposed martial law. Kieslowski, who was a member of the independent labor union, Solidarity, devoted himself to political activism which led to problems in his family life. The conflict between political and family interests paralyzed him. “I slept for five months," he later explained. When he even- tually overcame the apathy, he started on a project which today guarantees him a place in the history of cinematography: “Decalogue: The Ten C ommandments" (I988). Assisted by a young lawyer called Krzysztof Picsrewicz. Kieslowskr decided to explore the ancrent biblical niles and how they work in contemporary society “'lhese rules have exist- ed for thousands of years. and everyone more or less agrees Kzryztof Kleslowekl smoking a clgarette In a room and that's all he wanted to do. that they are right. But in prac— tice, we all violate them every— day.” The project, which was originally intended to be a nor— mal feature length film, grew to what one reviewer called “Proustian” dimensions. Ten one-hour-long films treating each of the commandments, depicting brutal murders with— out motives, executions. as well as complicated moral dilemmas, was a cultural bomb and its shockwaves were felt all over Europe. It won the Jury Prize at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival and even the most jaded critics had to admit that the work‘s social criticism was over—power— ing. Surprisingly, “The Decalogue" was not well-received by the Polish viewers and Kieslowski was the first one to point out that he had lost touch with the con- cerns of his countrymen. Subsequently, the director looked towards Western studios for funding and support. His next movie, “The Double Life of Veronique" (1991), was a Polish—French coproduction and set in both countries. This mysterious and beautiful film depicts two young women, both played brilliantly by Irene Jacob, who later received sever- al awards for her role, in a style that comes close to magical real- ism. The two women were born on the same day in 1966, one in France and the other in Poland. They were both raised by their widowed fathers and they both suffer from cultural anxiety. The Polish woman is pained by the oppressive climate of Communist government and her French doppelgangcr is con- fused by the liberal, Parisian post-1968 atmosphere. During the first half of the film. the two are strangely aware of each other, and when the Polish Weronika dies. the French Veronique immediately becomes depressed. As a viewer, one is baffled by the realistic style in combination with the supernatural bond between the two Veroniques. “The Double Life of Veronique" was an international success and Kieslowski immediately started a new project in which he would return to the epic character and moral dilemmas of The Decalogue. Inspired by the French three-colored flag and its symbolic value as summarized in the slogan ‘Uberty. Equality. and Fraternity," the director again wanted to explore the con- nection between reality and ide- ology in three films called “Blue”(1993), “White”(l994), and “Red”(l994). In “Blue,” Juliette Binoche por- trays a young woman whose husband and child dies in a car- crash from which she survives. Her post-traumatic suicidal ten— dencies fight with her desire to live and therefore she decides to change her identity, “kill” her old self and vanish into anonymity. But cutting the bond to her old self turns out to be impossible; sounds, scents, and people constantly evoke memo— ries of her past. Music in partic- ular pulls her back to life (her late husband was a composer), and the film is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit. “White” is a black comedy in which a Polish man, who has been rejected by his French wife because of his psychologically enduced impotence, goes back to post-communist Poland to make a fortune and plan his revenge. The humour is morbid; the man eventually buys a corpse to stage his own funeral, which undoubtedly is a critique of the wide-spread greed that capitalism has given birth to in Eastern Europe. The last in the trilogy, “Red” is a return to Kieslowski’s favorite theme: how fate and external powers contribute in the destiny of the individual. A Swiss model, played by Irene Jacob, finds an abandoned dog and gets to know the owner who is an embittered, retired judge. At the end, the director ties all the three films together in a ship catastro- phy from which the trilogy’s main characters are the only sur- vivors. The emotional intensity, the understated cynicism combined with the affirmation of life. the painfully beautiful music, and the consistency with which meslowski communicates his themes both visually and verbal- ly make his trilogy an enduring master-piece that everyone ought to experience. Kieslowski’s films can’t be seen. let alone described. but must be experienced. After com- pleting the trilogy, the director was so exhausted that he decid— ed to retire. When asked what he was planning to do next he replied. “Just sit in a room and Jean - Michel Basqu iaT a contemporary art giant by Rikard Wikstrém Features editor In the beginning of this cen- tury, the French artist Marcel Duchamps infuriated. baffled and amused the world with his “ready-made“ collection. By taking already existing objects like bike—wheels. uri- nals, snow shovels etc. and after slight modifications labeling them as his an pro— ductions, he was the first to raise the question: “What is art?” One would think that people had realized by now that art is impossible to define, that what is art to me might be junk to you and viceversa, but this is not the case. A number of art-knowers led by the art critic Robert Hughes (a.k.a. the “Basquiat bash— ers") insist with remarkable stubbornness that the French- born painter Jean-Michel Basquiat was a graffiti—brat and not an artist. Basquiat died in 1988 from a heroin over-dose. only twen- ty-sevcn years old. He was black and had no formal training in painting at all. His style is heavily influenced by graffiti, which was his prima- ry medium before he discov- ered oil. His paintings are frantically energetic in both colors and brushstrokes, and words or half—finished sen— tences appear here and there. It is truly amusing to read what art critics have to say about his style. Some com— plain about his lack of aca— demic training. Some desperately try to fit him into the proud art history by com- paring him to Goya and Picasso; others can’t help stereo-typically labeling his art as beingjazzy or intuitive- ly rhythmical as so many other black artists have been called. His an is naturally not inher- ently unique or completely independent from the works of other artist. On the con— trary, it is so heavily eclectic that it drives the academics mad. Is he a fraud? Is he a genius? The debate is ridicu- lously inflated and on a very high level. Among the top Basquiat defenders is 3 Whitney Museum curator called Klaus Kertess who praises the artist’s “heterogeneous open- endedness.” He is countered by Robert Hughes who argues that Basquiat "was a barely sentient graffiti mark— One of Basqulat's less outrageous oeuvres. er who was picked up by the downtown (New York) art world, which, with its spc- cial mixture of condescen- sion and solemn cultishncss, gave him paints and brushes, fed him cocaine, and told him he was an artist!" Give us a break. Mr. Hughes! At the Serpentine Gallery in London's Hyde Park, there is right now a large retrospective exhibi- tion of his works with a daily line of four-five hun— dred people waiting to gel in. Most of those people are young and who cares if it's the hype and personal cult surrounding the artist that makes them stand there? Basquiat‘s art, call it nco- primitivism if you want, pul— satcs with energy, built—up frustration, and humor. Check him out. Did You Know? 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arts The Grand Theatre offers comedy and dessert GRMW) THEATRE by Justin Grammens Arts editor The word “grand” is defined by Webster's Dictionary as: “large, Imposing because of its size" or “higher in status." I was therefore surprised when a companion and I entered the Grand Theatre in... Show morearts The Grand Theatre offers comedy and dessert GRMW) THEATRE by Justin Grammens Arts editor The word “grand” is defined by Webster's Dictionary as: “large, Imposing because of its size" or “higher in status." I was therefore surprised when a companion and I entered the Grand Theatre in Stillwater to find a four member cast doing a two act play. The Grand Theatre is in no way large (it would be tough to fit more than 35 people in it) and it's definitely not high- er in status (the owners of the theater must be experts in shop- ping a garage sales since none of the silverware or glasses match), but the environment is very friendly in an artistic sort of way. The hodgepodge of decor is a subtle artistic statement that I think adds some character to the theater. The nearest thing that I can find to describe the atmo- sphere is artsy, yet intimate. Upon taking our seat at a table, we were greeted with free coffee or tea and a choice of 5 different dessert items; then the show was underway. What the Grand Theatre lacks in elegant formal appearance com- pared to many other theaters (Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and The Guthrie Theatre), it more than makes up for in entertain- ment. The show was entitled “Weekend Comedy." The cast consisted of Jack Melberg as Frank, Jill Catherine Boros as Peggy, Malcolm Cloud as Tony and Julie Nevill as Jill. The first act opens with Frank and Peggy celebrating their 23 years of marriage at a secluded cabin in upstate New York. The couple is in, shall we say, a “compromising position” when Tony and Jill (both in their late 20’s) arrive planning to use the cabin as a weekend get away from life in the city. The play shows the contrast of values and relationships between the generations with some great comedy to boot! All four actors play their roles mar- velously. Frank and Peggy are your typical grandparent couple, trying to be liberal and open, but still conservative in some ways. Contrast that with Tony and Jill who look at Frank and Peggy as a couple that they don’t want to become and you have the sce— nario for some great comedy. Frank and Tony spend most of the show “proving” themselves to one another and act like two little kids trying to out-smart each other. Unfortunately, “Weekend Comedy” only runs until April 14th. But, the theater will open again April 19th with “My Husband, The Wife." If you enjoy an intimate comical atmo- sphere this is another play you will not want to miss. The Grand Theatre is about a half an hour drive from the Augsburg campus and is on 324 South Main Street in Stillwater. Tickets are $12~ $15 for admission, free coffee or tea and choice of dessert. For more information and directions you can call the theater at 439- 1702. The owners of the Grand Theatre must have been refer- ring to other definitions of “grand” in the making of their creation. Definitions like “admirable,” “delightful,” “important” and “very satisfac- tory" give a true representation of the Grand Theatre. With plays like “Weekend Comedy," “My Husband, The Wife” and previ- ous preforrnances of “On the Air!" and “I Do, I Do” the cast and crew make this truly a grand theater. Now if we can just con- vince them to make the silver- ware and glasses match... Afghan Whigs bare soul on Black Love by Eric Schneider Co-editor in chief “The waiting‘s over/So get on down/This time we go a little lower," sings lead Whig Greg Dulli. On Black Love, the fol- low-up to 1993‘s melancholy epic Gentleman, the Afghan Whigs actually manage to go even lower, into the depths of murder. confrontation. and betrayal. The sonic equivalent of a crime novel, Black Love is layered with swirling guitar riffs. dron- ing ccllos. and funky keyboards that push its angst—ridden plot from one chapter to the next. At the heart of this emotional chaos lies guitarist/vocalist Greg Dulli who fronts the Whigs like a sinister version of John Lennon belting out Motown classics in a smoke-filled bar. The official hand signal of ROCK! «by Ottar (Coincidentally, Dulli sang Lennon’s vocals part on the “Backbeat” motion picture soundtrack.) Unlike like most bands that pop out of the woodwork these days, the Afghan Whigs have a solid history of excellent albums. Released in 1989 on the respect- ed indie label Subpop, Up In It displayed the band‘s solid, rough-edged garage rock that they quickly sharpened into the refined Congregation. On the strength of that album, the Whigs attracted the attention of major labels, eventually signing with Elektra Records. While waiting on the green-light for their major label debut. how— ever. the Whigs bided their time by recording Uptown Ai'ondale. a short collection of old R&B covers that gave the first indica- tion of the soul-tinged sound their music would take. Finally, in 1993 the band released Gentleman, a suave collection of love songs gone wrong that allowed Dulli and bandmates John Curley, Rick McCollum, and Steve Earle to receive the praise they’d long deserved. Instead of the smooth sophisti- cation of Gentleman. Black Love excels in unrefined anger. In songs like “My Enemy," “Going to Town.“ “Honky’s Ladder." threats are made and buildings are burned. Despite the bitterness, the Whigs still manage to display some beautiful moments like “Step Into the Light“ on Black Love, creating one of the year‘s best rock releases. Two Tickets to big by Ottar Schmitz Co—editor in chief Imagine that you‘re in 1980, the dawn of hair bands. Leather pants are the latest rage. KISS is still cool. Bandanas and big, mirrored sunglasses are the fast track to coolness. All you want to do is... ROCK! Well gentle reader, I have two tickets to this paradise. and there is no cover charge. If you know where Lee's Liqour Lounge is located. then you too can endolge yourself in the sweet innocence of guitar rock at its finest (which is also at its worst). The band is called. aptly. Two Tickets to Paradise. and every Thursday night this septet plug in their amps, warm up their keyboard effects, and plunge into the mystical world of “Slow Ride" by Foghat, “Aqua Lung“ Jethro Tull, “Sister Christian" Night Ranger, “Taking Care 0' Business" Bachman—Turner Overdrive, “Take It on the Run” REO Speedwagon, “I’m Sailing Away" Styx, “Eye of the Tiger" Survivor. and “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Blue Oyster Cult, are just a small sampling of the weekly big hair bliss. Two Tickets, a side project of Rex Daisy. was formed to expose the crudeness of an era. an era which had come to an end almost six years ago with the extinction of Skid Row. Def Leppard, and Montly Crue, the second generation of hair bands. Smells like... Black Love? The Afghan Whigs burn incense (and entire towns) on their latest release. hair rock heaven music, and they know their Two Tickets leaves nothing to the imagintion: the band mem- bers appear in vintage early- eighties costumes (which are harder to find than you think); the famous “rock!” hand gesture (forefinger, pinkie, and thumb extended, two middle fingers folded into palm, see graphic at left) is always in exess; and a bit of musical talent, combine into pure “80’s magic-slash-hell. Satire, no matter how biting or pleasurable, must be done in a very particular manner in order for it to be effective. Two Tickets goes about these covers quite well: they exaggerate the songs to prove that they are sat- in'zing them. The band would absolutely suck if they were seriously trying to play Hair boundaries. Mike Ruekburg (lead singer/guitar) is a per- former to the extreme and is comfortably absorbed into his hair environment- even Alice Cooper or Ozzy Osbourne impersonations would not escape Ruekburg easily. So if you're the mood for a Slow Ride or an Eye of the Tiger, or just want to see a band that can only be defined as “KQRS with a pulse," you now know how to relieve yourself. Lee’s Liqour Lounge is located the corner of 101 Glenwood Ave. North. Two Tickets start @9:00, or whenev- er they can squeeze into their leather pants. RomeWmM-fldo. Show less
photo poll The time has come when students come out of their winter holes and take off all their clothes. That is why the Echo asks: “What is your thing with spring?” Photography and Reporting by Lars Dyrud and Irik Anderson “School is almost over!” “More daylight.“ Pat Sharp, Freshman Jennifer... Show morephoto poll The time has come when students come out of their winter holes and take off all their clothes. That is why the Echo asks: “What is your thing with spring?” Photography and Reporting by Lars Dyrud and Irik Anderson “School is almost over!” “More daylight.“ Pat Sharp, Freshman Jennifer Carlson. Senior “It gives me a high. It makes me want to walk my “The increased sunshine kind of brings everything to dog around the lake a million times.” life.“ including me.“ Cari Giguere, Junior Patrick Hayes, Sophomore “Flowers sunshine and fresh air” “I know summer is close behind, and I’ll be sitting next ‘ ' to the Mediterranean very soon." Lou, and Kim New, Juniors ‘ , . . . t Sam lngut, Junior "The prett) flowers that grow. and the warm Weather that melts the snow Christine Hessen and Kara Krausei Augsburg Poets Show less
athletics by Astrid T. Larssen Sports editor To escape the bitter cold in Minnesota,and to run on a real track in real short shorts, the Augsburg track and field team flew out to California over spring break. After finally getting our vans that Thrifty car rentals claimed we didn’t order nor pay for... Show moreathletics by Astrid T. Larssen Sports editor To escape the bitter cold in Minnesota,and to run on a real track in real short shorts, the Augsburg track and field team flew out to California over spring break. After finally getting our vans that Thrifty car rentals claimed we didn’t order nor pay for, we headed for Long Beach, our base for the next week. As soon as we were installed in our rooms. coach Barker had us put on those short shorts, and off we went to the beach. After running on the beach, as close as possi- ble to the ocean, about half the team threw off their T-shirts, shoes. and socks and jumped into the ocean. Some people were involuntarily sucked in by the waves i.e. featherweight Rebekah Orrnsby. Other people, in their excitement over being by the ocean, even made a little offering to Poseidon. Tony Lintner’s glasses might be worn by a octopus this very moment. Most of over time was spent at Long Beach State University’s track and field facilities. They treated as nice, we only got two parking tickets. The pole vaulters, Nate Villnow and Mike Riley and long distance runner Stephanie Simones went to work out at UCLA (lucky pigs) every day. Stephanie ran hills until she could see the man on the moon, and the pole vaulters were coached by the UCLA coach, said to be one of the best pole vault coaches in the country. A great week was concluded with a windy meet at California State University at Northridge. The area was shaken badly dur- ing the last earthquake, and we saw buildings with long cracks and concrete falling down. The track we competed on was reopened only two-weeks prior to the meet. The meet bore evidence of a week of hard work outs, fun, relaxation on the beach and by the pool by and that it was everyone’s first outdoor met. In good company with some Olympian athletes, several Men’s and women’s tennis teams hit the outdoors early in Florlda by Tara Cesaretti Guest writer The men‘s and women's varsity ten- nis teams travelled to Miami Beach. Florida to spend their spring break. New Head Coach Glenn Britzius and Assistant Coach Diane Ewing accompanied six members of each team. While in Miami Beach the teams were able to play their first outdoor tennis of the season. Miami Beach offered the teams the opportunity to practice on clay courts. which for many team members was a first. Although the scheduled match was canceled due to weather related issues. both teams were able to win scrimmage matches against another local team. The teams also attended two days of the l2th Lipton Championships. The Lipton is an ll-day tournament featuring some of the world's high— est ranked professionals, Augsburg team members were able to watch such professionals as Stephan Edberg, Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisevic, Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Jana Novatna. Many Augsburg team members were able to meet and get autographs from some of these pro- fessionals. The tournament was held in Key Biscayne, Florida which is a short drive from Miami Beach. As the vast majority of the Augsburg Team was born and raised in Minnesota, they have not been exposed to professional tourna- ments other than indoor exhibitions. Tennis is a sport in which players can learn techniques and strategies by observing others. so this was a fabulous opportunity for the Augsburg teams to learn from the world’s best competitors. Travelling to Florida enabled them to watch hundreds of professional singles and doubles matches. The trip also gave team members the chance to better get to know each other and their coaches. Staying on the beach enabled the teams to swim in the ocean, play beach and pool volleyball and bury each other in the sand. Most team members came back to snowy Minnesota with a nice tan or the remains of a bad sunburn. Miami Beach provided a unique cultural experience for the teams. Whether it was the Cuban restau- rants or the peak at Madonna’s Hotel, Miami Beach offered some- thing different than Minneapolis, and the teams had a great time. Prior to leaving for Florida, the Women‘s Team won its first team match in several years by beating St. Mary’s. Winning at singles for the Auggies were Angie Bremer, Marea Merril and Tara Cesaretti. Winning doubles teams were the teams of Angie Bremer/Tara Cesaretti and Marea Merril/Kjirsten Hoversten. Fun in the Arizona sun with the women’s golf team by Amanda Wood Guest writer As the girls and l boarded the plane. 1 had never thought for a second that our spring break would turn out the way that it did. We were leaving behind cold. unsprung life for a place were it is always green and smells good all year round. We were practically beside our- selves when the plane set itself down, and my first sight of palm trees told me that we had actual- ly made it. This is where our adventure of fun in the sun began in the beautiful state of Arizona. Our initial goal on break as the official women‘s golf team was to play some of the most beauti— ful golf courses in the nation. And we indeed did that. The courses that we played were breathtaking and amazing to the eye. We were very fortunate to play these immaculate rolling hills of green. Practice is always good. and we got some of that. But another reason for going was to just enjoy ourselves in the sun. It was a lot of sun we had too. In fact, as a fairer skinned person. I was unable to tolerate the direct sun on my skin by the third day. The other girls on the golf team had thought ahead and had done some tanning previous to take— off. so the results of all that sun was beneficial to their tan. We went out on the town after sundown and were usually in bed at an early hour after whooping it up for a while. The hour that we lost during the flight didn‘t seem to affect us much. so we were still often late risers. To add to all of the excitement of our trip was the arrival of the snow storm in the northern United States which causes for our spring break to be extended a whole extra day! We were excited and angry at the same time to hear that our flight had been canceled, due to the fact that classes were scheduled to resume the next day. Well, we made it home in one piece even- tually, and now the Augsburg girls golf team is left with our pictures and memories of the fun that we had while in Arizona on spring break. Auggie trackteam covers California Auggies placed in their events. Becky Bjerke, just recovered from a knee injury, placed 7th in triple jump with 8.96 m (29’04.75”), and 10th in long jump with 4.21m (l3’09.75”). The two throwers did well with, Angela Rath placing 7th in the shot put with 9.53 m (31‘03.25”), and 8th in discus with 26.82 m (88’00.00”). Jennifer Baltuff, placed 9th in the discus with 23.44 m (76’11.00”). Aided by the wind, Astrid T. Larssen sprinted in to a 9th place in the women’s 100 m, 12.68, and the women’s 4x400 m relay team, took a 5th place with 4.40.69. The men’s 4x400 m kept up the Auggie tidbits: * Prior to leaving for Florida, The Augsburg Women’s Tennis Team won its first team match in several years by beat- ing St. Mary’s. Winning at singles for the Auggies were Angie Bremer, Marea Merril and Tara Cesaretti. Winning dou- bles teams were the teams of Angie Bremer/Tara Cesaretti and Marea Merril/Kjirsten Hoversten. * The Baseball game scheduled against Hamline, Saturday, April 6., was canceled, due to the weather. * The Augsburg Men’s track and field athletes competed in Bolstorff Invitational at Macalester last Saturday. The Auggies showed some really good performances, Nate Villnow won the pole vault with 14.01 m (45—115). Dan Spies won the 5000 m with a time of 15.38.75 min. Tony Lintner came in second in the 400 m hurdles, 1.00.0 min., and the 4x400 m relay team ended up 3rd, with a time of 3.39.40 min. good trend from the indoor sea- son, they came in 4th at 3.36.42. Mark Goetz, just converting from sprints to jumping, took a 6th place in long jump with 10.10 m (33’03.00”). The pole vaulters must have picked up some helpful hints at UCLA, Nate Villnow ended up 7th with 4.17 m (l3’03.25”), and Mike Riley, 9th with 3.72 in (120250”). Returning to Minnesota was another .story, circling over Minneapolis for about 30 min- utes made us suspicious, and yes. several inches of snow awaited us on the ground. All of a sudden sunbums, beaches and short shorts seemed more than a four hour flight away. The Auggie of the Week was on Easter vacation, but will return next week. COLLECTIONS $8.92/HR TO START Dayton Hudson Credit Services is seeking to fill chal- lenging positions in a fast— paced environment. No collec- tion experience is necessary. Familiarity with PC keyboard. 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rum /. (3. We; V10! #fo A Volu 101, Issue 16 By Matt Derrick Managlng Edltor ‘ Free expression and the free press on college campuses will serve as the topic of a brown bag lunch discussion with Mark Goodman, director of the Stu- dent Press Law Center. on April 20. "This will be an incredible op-... Show morerum /. (3. We; V10! #fo A Volu 101, Issue 16 By Matt Derrick Managlng Edltor ‘ Free expression and the free press on college campuses will serve as the topic of a brown bag lunch discussion with Mark Goodman, director of the Stu- dent Press Law Center. on April 20. "This will be an incredible op- portunity for the Augsburg com- munity to hear about the struggle for student expression on cam- puses nationwide,” said Dawn Van Tassel. editor in chief of the Echo. a corsponsor of Goodman’s visit. . .: Goodman intends té’ipealr'for a portion dfthe luncheon and then open-the floor up for questions from the audience. ' ' - . ‘1 am he ’ will .epiighieniand . , . a . 'say about issues-such as censor- ' ‘ " prior restraint; re- taping campus . v.. . B Speaker foetuses on student expression tive information," said Echo adviser Boyd Koehler. Services provided by the SPLC include answering college edi~ tors' legal questions and offer- ing advice or representation. “The SPLC has played an inte— gral part in keeping students' voices heard,” Van Tassel said. “They've been a life-saver for usron more than one occasion. “Sometimes we’ll get a phone call from an irate professor or student who will insist that they have the right to sue the college or the- paper." she continued. “While we are aware of our ba- sic legal rights._it is comforting to. be able to call a qualified professional to assure us that we are in the right.” Duringihis visit, Goodman will visit the Advanced Journalism class as well as deliver his talk on Thursday, April 20 at 11:50 p m. in the Century Room. By John R. Burt Staff Writer Tara Cesaretti and Sarah Miller were elected student body presi- dent and vice president in the stu- dent senate elections held Friday. April 7 and Saturday. April 8. When the polls closed. 204 of the college‘s eligible student voters from both the day and weekend college (WEC) programs turned out to cast ballots. According to Robin Lisowski. chair ofthe Senate Elections Com- mittee. this turnout was fairly con- sistent with last years'. However. according to Mary Mobley. cur- rent student body vice president. voter turnout in the last two elec- tions is up 400 percent over previ- ous years. Mobley attributes the increase in voter participation to the fact that for the last two years there have been a number of contested seats. particularly for the offices of stu- dent body presideut and vice presi- dent. "The day school turnout was strong." Lisowski said. "but only stti, iller win Tara Cesarettl (left) and Sarah MIIIer were elected student body )‘Os president and vice presldent In last week's elections. Photo by Erica Bentley six Weekend College students voted." Lisowski said that the lack of participation by the weekend population maybe because the weekenders perceive the flea tions as a "day thing". Voter turnout may have been up to par. but voters had fewer choices this year than they've had for the past several. While there . .was a contest between two very active and qualified teams in the presidential/vice presidential race. the only other contest was for the position of sophomore class representative. where four candidates competed for three po- sitions. All other candidates ran unopposed. Lisowski said that it is not uncom- Electlons contlnued amp. 8 Grants enable physics department research By Matt Regan News Edltor Physics students will now have more opportunity to do research with two new grants the physics department received last fall from the US Na- tional Science Foundation (NSF) to- taling about 3350.000. Physics professors Mark Engebretson and Jeff Johnson both agree that the grant money is important for allow- ing students to participate in research projects. “Grants give students an opportunity to research so they can apply their book knowledge to real life."Johnson said. Engebretson believes that physics research exercizes all the liberal on skills including reading. writing. counu'ng.using computers and work- ing with people on projects. Theproofisinthcpuddingforformer Auggie Heidi M. Anderson. now a grad student at the University of Wisconsin.whohadapaperaccepted by the Journal of Geophysical Re- search for her study of hydromag» netic chorus events here atAugsburg. The article appeared in the March 1. 1995. issue of the journal. According to Engebretson, Ander- son was the first Augsburg physics student to be the primary author of a paper submitted to a journal. “It's very unusual for an undergrad to be the number one author in this kind ofajoumal." Engebretson said. “She did all the spade work; I was just her adviser." he continued. Junior physics major lrik Anderson says that the grants have given him opponunities that he wouldn't 0th» erwise have as far as computerequip- ment and a paid position. “(The grants) have provided me with ajob working in my major and it's enjoyable." he said. Both Engebretson and Johnson feel fortunate for the quality of students they have working for them and ad- mit that nearly all the students who do research go on to graduate school. “It doesn‘t hurt to have two years of research experience before applying to graduate school.“ said senior phys- ics major Bill Moe, who will be at- tending the University of Minnesota next year. Accoring to Engebretson, most stu- dents find the physics research to be fulfilling. challenging and enjoyable. The physicsdepartmenthasused some of the grant money to buy five com- puters andtwo printers.while Johnson received a 515.000 computer from NASA with no cost to the depart- ment. “It‘s the fastest on campus." said Johnson. Since I978. the physics department has received various grants from NSF and the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) for research projects dealing with space physics. The two latest grants from NSF to research the earth's space environ- ment total about $350,000 for the next three to four years. Each grant focuses on a different experiment and is "literally poles apart" accord- ing to Engehretson. who is heading both projects. In collaboration with Boston Uni— versity. the MACCS project (Magnetormeter Array for Cusp and Cleft Studies) examines solar winds in the Earth's space environment by using magnetometers in eight se- lected observatories in the Canadian Arctic. Engebrctson journeyed to the arctic north to install and repair the mag- netometers in 1992 and 1993 and was accompanied by physics stu- dents Terry Okonek and Andy Sackreiter as part of their summer research work before they gradu- ated. The second grant funds research on magnetic fields in Antarctica where Augsburg. in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire. is building fourmagnetic field sensing instruments forthe British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Because ofthc belowdcro ternpcra- turcs.themagneticticldmstrumcnts. known as Automated Geophysical Observatories (AGO), will be unat- tended by human beings. Th1: lll’\l two years ofthe Antarctic grant will he devoted to building the AGO» consulting and preparation accord ing to Engcbrctson. The University of New Hampshire is building the A605. at their school because Augsburg does not have atl- equate facilities. "Once (the A005 are) lll place. th'It we'll get our end involved pretty heavily." Engebretwn said Engchrctson. who has worked with the Russians. the Brllhh and the Japa nose. is happy to have had the oppor» tunity to meet with people through- out thc world on thew research projects. "Really what a physictst hopes for i\ that he or she will he ll'l\ olwd in an expedition or a project like this." he said. Martyrdom seminar p. 4 p.3 “— The danger of squalid architecture is spiritual: It imperils the soul. Faculty column Sports wrap-up p. 8 Show less
SE STUDENT AT E $TVDEMT boVEhNMENTII? 1‘. Tue-Jch I want; $2 VOTING Fak rue new M9» eons! Navelmzuo. Faculty_cl_eserve _ competitive salaries According to recent data gathered by the American Association of University Profes- sors, Augsburg’s faculty earn slightly more than slave wages. Perhaps... Show moreSE STUDENT AT E $TVDEMT boVEhNMENTII? 1‘. Tue-Jch I want; $2 VOTING Fak rue new M9» eons! Navelmzuo. Faculty_cl_eserve _ competitive salaries According to recent data gathered by the American Association of University Profes- sors, Augsburg’s faculty earn slightly more than slave wages. Perhaps that’s somewhat hyperbolic. But they are among the lowest paid in the ACI‘C, earning an average of $35,900 per year. In comparison, professors at Macalester earn $53,100; St. Thomas's profs get $47,300, and Hamline’s faculty take home an average $42,500 per year. What does this say about Augsburg? For one, it says that we do not have as much disposable cash as Mac, Hamline or St. Thomas. That makes some sense. Those schools have monster endowments. Augsburg, on the other hand, graduates students in depart- ments such as social work and education— careers that do not exactly allow for mega- has some of the most committed faculty around (note: we said some). It is a wonder why they stay at a school that does not pay them commensurate to their colleagues. It seems that faculty should be receiving at least as much as the average professor at the other ACPC schools. How else can the college ensure that quality faculty mem— bers will continue to want to work here? Once again, money rules the decisions. Why pay faculty equal salaries when we can get good personnel with lower pay? Granted, it is hard to make ends meet with so many aspects of the college requiring WY- contributions to one‘s ahna mater. Our profs' low pay also indicates that they are not in this job for the money. This school Common sense not all that common around campus By Matt Regan News Editor Ever since I started attending this school. I have noticed a real pattern of students lacking in common sense-‘what my grandfather refers to as “shmartz.” I feel I am sur- rounded by students who can't wipe their butts by themselves because they don‘t know where it is. Please don‘t get me wrong. There are many intelligent people who attend this fine institution. many more knowl— edgeable than myself. but there is a huge difference between being "book smart" and having good judgment. A definition of common sense in the I993 edition of the "Merriam Webster‘s Collegiate Dictionary" is as follows: “com/ mon/sense n . sound and prudent but often unsophisti- cated judgment." The key words are “unsophisti- cated judgment." In other words. one doesn‘t have to exert much mental muscle when making everyday choices. It never ceases to amazes me how stupid people can be when it comes to making sound deci- sions. Case—in-point. I work in the library, which closes at 11 p.m. every weekday and Sunday. Signs posted on the entrance doors explicitly give the library hours. Most people just walk by funding, but good teachers are not the place to scrimp. Academics of the campus: unite! You have nothing to lose but your insufficient the pastel-pink postings not even noticing them, but the signs are there, as well as in various other places in the library. One night a couple of weeks ago as I was closing the library, I had just turned off the lights and was ready to leave when two students came in and were making copies of some notes. Standing in the dark, I asked them three times to finish up only for my requests to fall on “deaf‘ ears. Consequently, we had a confrontation and feelings were hurt (not mine, mind you). The whole point to this anecdote is that these students obviously MIMI-“Wan? Edi orial defended After reading your editorial about the need for broader recognition of students on campus, I smiled You couldn't be more right. At Augsburg we have what is unques- tionath one of the very best wrestling programsindienation. Weoweadebtof gratitude to the men who train hard and u ' ‘ rm ‘ ‘ their dieselettaswerejusttoomudi Imustgivecreditwherecreditisdue.Mr. Sclnoeder's letter was extremely wdl written. Unfommately. much ofwhathe respondedtowassimplynaintheEdro editorial piece. How We is the ego of awrestlerthatreadsthingsintoanartiele like college firnding for their kegger and J ‘ from classes? Mr. teamrandd'te gleatergloryofall Auggies. However. there are scores of other nth- letesonthiscampusthatnainandoom— pete just as hard as our wrestling team Their victories are just as glorious, and their defeats are every bit as disappoinb ing. Some of the programs are newer. Some are smaller. Many receive less funding. Don'tbelieve me? Justaskafew fernaleathlaes. Andnonehavethealuruni support or the recruiting power of the Augsburg wrestling team. Iwasalsopleasedtoseethatyoudidn‘t nanow your search for excellence to Augsburgs athletic programs. I want to applaud your efforts on behalfof all Aug- gies, but afler reading the response that you received to your editorial, Ican‘tstop here. [take issue with the "slightod wrestlers" whorespondedsoharshlytoacallfora littlemereoognitionforall. Ilmowthat theEchasinnedwhenitdaredtooompare the mundane with our sacred cow, but Schroeder. Mr. Phambefore you fly off dwhandleperhapsywoughttore—read dreaditmialtowhichyouarersponding. None ofthat sorffis in thee. Astotheissueofhearsay,didn‘tyouguys notice Erica Bentley, the very [alerted Echo PhO‘OgraPifl- awning your he» mic {cats on film for the Auggies who couldn‘t be there? How about Bates, the Echo's dedicated sports editor. Didn‘t ywseeherthereeithefl Virthout these two hard-working individuals, the sptxtspagewouldjustbefullofadslike ithasbeeninpastyears. Theyreporred your victory back to the Augsburg Stu» dentbody.andthey werepresentatyorn victorybashtogiveafirst—handacwmt oftheeveuttotheeditorialstafl'thatwrue theeditorial that so ofi'ended you. I undastand that the descriptive phrase 'flipbin-lymendownonthefloor' may beaninadequaterqxesentationofwhata wrestler does, but from the point of Letteroontlnuod on p. a A U G S Dawn Van Tassel Matthew Derrick Boyd Koehler Matt Regan Jami White Albrecht Timothy Ledermnnn Erie Schneider Kirstin Bates Chris Jordan Steve Oswood Sharon Rolenc Erica Bentley Ottar Schmitz Chris Henchclifl'e Mai Thor Scan 2 lst Avenue South. ‘ " it advertises. Anrnal mm mflsm. Staff Writers: John Burt, Mindy Dohmen, Jesus Hernandez, Susan The Augsburg Echo is published each Friday except during interim, vacation periods and holidays by the smdents of Augsburg College. 731 .. a:- are those of the authors ahd do not necessarily reflect thoserot’ the supporting stafi’, administration, faculty, or the remainder of the stu- dents. TheEdIo doesnotnecessarilypromotemepmdnctsorsavices Fnsteopyfreezadditiomloopiesavailableinm ofliae mEdtoofioecanberethedaHflZHSO-IIOZuncamboalI48. Ptiwdwhhfihifinwbflweaonrecycfliem B U R G Editor in Chief Managing Editor Faculty Adviser News Editor Features Editor Features Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor Sports Editor Graphics Editor Copy Editor Business Manager Photo Editor Photo Editor Layout Editor Cartoonist 5545417 ' ’ Show less
De chi/e y de manteca Senior recalls four years of growth, By Jesus A. Hernandez Guest Columnist As the time for graduation approaches, an evaluation becomes unavoidable. Just as instructors are often evaluated by the students at the end of the term, so there should be a mechanism by which... Show moreDe chi/e y de manteca Senior recalls four years of growth, By Jesus A. Hernandez Guest Columnist As the time for graduation approaches, an evaluation becomes unavoidable. Just as instructors are often evaluated by the students at the end of the term, so there should be a mechanism by which seniors could evaluate Augsburg as an institution. In most cases an evaluation of this kind would also make necessary a thoughtful self inventory: Who was I when I came to Augsburg? Who am I now that is time to leave? What was the role of my soon-to—be alma mater in this process? Four years ago. Augsburg was all good intentions, and I was full of naive expectations. One of the first things that I looked for in the college promotional catalog was its policy of non-discrimination. Whoever is a prospective gay or lesbian student waiting to leave a homophobic town and move to a progressive city, and moreover to a diverse college, will recognize the anxiety of reading the catalog with eyes scanning the pages, heart pounding. How is the college where I will spend my next four years going to be? There was nothing in the policy that would specifically protect anyone at Augsburg on the basis of their sexual orientation, gay/lesbian or heterosexual. During my orientation week, a junior leader asked me if I had found a “nice American chick" already. I panicked, blushed violently, and (not as articulater as I would like) managed to tell him that what I had found was a great boyfriend. Although this is a little coming-out story. in essence it is what many of us go about in college: We gain our personal power. Little by little, with the patience and true dedication the several wonderful faculty and staff that Augsburg is fortunate to have, the ultimate goal of education was achieved: Some truth was transmit- ted, some free thinking encour- aged, and some eyes uncovered. These are just some of the discoveries I have made during my journey through college: a) Contrary to what I thought in my fresh year. I didn't know every- thing there was about theology (I still don't). There is still hope after Catholic catechism. God is quite wonderful. and She welcomes all. b) Believe it or not, Dayton‘s merchandise return policy is not an act of good faith. but a well- calculated marketing strategy. c) Trust in an institution should not be automatically expected just change because of its image of respectabil- ity. Trust and respect comes as a result of a system set by ajust and congruent ideology. d) Alexander the great was a great ho-mo-se-xu-al. Oh dear! With a new inquiring mind. the Bisexual and Gay/Lesbian Suppon (BAGLS) started questioning the administration commitment to diversity by asking them to modify the non-discrimination policy to include “sexual orientation." After a short but intense struggle, loads of frustration and long nights writing letters. Augsburg adopted the policy. This was another significant step that the college took to become a little more welcoming, more affirrning and more true to its social justice principles. For this everyone at Augsburg, gay or non- gay, owes this fine little group big time! It ‘o'ccurs to mé that my relationship with Augsburg and with my mother are very similar. Each gave birth to me in her own way, each struggled with my being gay, and each taught me important lessons. As a responsible mother, Ausburg has to be congruent with its teachings. As many of us know, a good mother/ child relationship does not always come easily. When the Echo wrote an article about the new non- discrimination policy, a high college official accused me of “double crossing" him - apparently he wanted the new policy to go unnoticed. Unfamiliar with the expression, I didn‘t lcnow how to defend myself at that time. However. I feel the need to make my alrna mater think about some points: 1. The purpose of a non-discrimi- nation policy is to protect a group vulnerable to hate and prejudice. Many people on this campus would not discriminate, but let‘s have it written anyway. Look to what had happened to the 400 Native American Treaties with the US government. They have all been breached by the government. So we have to recognize that in many cases discrimination is beyond the personal level. It is ingrained in institutions and therefore there must be institutional as well as personal change. An unwritten policy that nobody knows about is like no policy at all. 2. Some of us also feel we had been “double crossed" by the administration. Two years ago a scandal about sexual harassment on the campus put the college on the evening news. I was appointed to serve in a committee to revise and recommend changes to the existing Jesus Hernandez Photo by Erica Bentley sexual violence policy. A group of faculty, staff, and students worked very hard (and well into the summer) in this committee. So I believed that the college commit- ment to stop violence on campus was very real. But last year a friend was brutally attacked by another student with whom he was “rooming” near campus. My friend required reconstructive surgery to repair the smashed bones of his face. He almost lost one of his eyes, was nearly choked to death and thrown out the window. The appropriate college authorities were informed of the incident. The attacker was sentenced to a halfway house by a Minneapolis court. Despite a long history of violence, Augsburg allowed him back on to the campus as a student. Not too long ago he attacked a female student in the dorms. He still walks around campus in impunity. So much for the commitment of the college to stop violence on campus. Get my point about double crossing? 3. Augsburg has to recognize that the college is still not a safe place for gays and lesbians to come out. As far as I know, there is not a single gay/lesbian faculty member who has yet felt comfortable enough to be open about his/her sexual orientation. Campus ministry still denies BAGLS the right to invite a gay/lesbian minister to speak in their precious chapel. The Augsburg Youth and Family Center is more concerned about displaying books condemn- ing gay/lesbian youth than helping to develop the needed role models. Nevertheless. just as I am not the same after four years, neither is Augsburg. Besides all of the talk about diversity as a promotional fad, some small but important steps have been taken to create a more welcoming and just commu- nity. In the final analysis: I“ could start all over again I would select no other college but Augsburg; but I would start trouble earlier. It is still a wonderful alma mater. I will be indebted to many faculty for the rest of my life. Some of them have been real sources of inspira- tion for me. I have made so many good friends I am guilty of neglecting many of them. More- over. Augsburg has been like a wonderful and imperfect mother. In its imperfection thrives its genuineness and beauty, its constant change and growth. The Augsburg motto "through truth to freedom” is real. This college really can be a vehicle to freedom: it is a one-way ticket. Salud! In Principio Good architecture aids productivity By M. Fuehrer Faculty Columnist “In the Elder days ofan. Builders wrought with greater! cure Each minute and unseen purl. For the gods are ci-en'ii'hcre. " —Longfellow Wittgenstein once remarked that he thought good architecture expresses a thought. He concluded that “It makes one want to respond with a gesture.“ I wonder what kind of gesture I want to make in reaction to the buildings on this campus. What thoughts do they express? Old Main evokes a slight smile. The classical symbol of eternity painted on its porch indicates someone was thinking of something other than more utilitari- anism when the building was constructed. The Science Building and the terminal cancer growing out of its side that we laughineg refer to as the library elicits a yawn. I shall pass over Memorial because I am not sure whether it is a building. Foss makes me ill in the stomach; the athletic buildings make me laugh. The College Center, better known as the “Fun House." makes me wonder if it was not built to convince perspective students to look for another college, and so on. Yes, a shabbier collection of cracker boxes you will not soon find. Now I know the standard explanation: Our buildings are functional. We have no time for frills. My reply to this has always been that as a matter of fact our buildings are not functional. They only seem to be functional to the stray passerby or administrator who doesn‘t have to use them for thepurpose of teaching or study. I ' " ' ~ ‘ For example, the library should be a place with the peace and quiet of an ‘ undiscovered Egyptian tomb: instead it is like a cheap bus temiinal in the seedy part of town. It neither invites nor allows serious study. Most of the so—called classrooms around the campus are poorly lit, over— heated, lack enough blackboards. and are painted in colors left over from our psychedelic period. The cinderblock wallsare gua‘raritecd to make our ' studean feel right at home » in their unfinished suburban basements. The chapel makes one long to become atheist; the drama center prepares our thespians for submarine duty. One can neither study nor teach properly in such buildings. So we can say that while the buildings on campus were intended to be functional, the intention fails. As for frills, I reject the Ramist logic that opposes mere embellishment to - functional design. Mere embroidery should never be confused with beauty. A piece of architecture must involve a thought to be beautiful. The thought may even be one of simple practicality. But the thought must be well-expressed. Furthermore, if functionalism is the goal, the buildings in question should be designed to carry out the function. Functionality is never served if the building is so drab and tasteless that its occupants cannot uso it for its designated purpose. I cannot conceive how anyone could want to make music in our music building. The building is a failure in the order of functionality. Because it fails its purpose it is ugly. It is not just shabby and second-rate: it is ugly. The danger of squalid architecture is spiritual: It imperils the soul. St. Thomas Aquinas expresses well the principle at work here when he declares that there is nothing in the intellect that is not first in the senses. In order wont, if day after day you look at junk. eventually you will find that your mind is full of rubbish. It is very much like what happens if you suffer from a colleague who has such a sullen and judgmental disposition that he would make St. Augustine Seem like an irresponsible carnival barker. You see him all of the time because you carmot avoid him. You have to work with him. And slowly. over time, he works his evil on your soul. Soon you find yourself sour and judgmental. Now a cheerful and witty colleague has the opposite effect. He edifies the soul. The effect of his personality “builds you up" (remember that “edification” is derived from the Latin word which means to build a building). One might wonder why God seems to almost delight in spoiling each social institution with at least one sourpuss. My own theory is that he does it so that we don‘t get too comfortable with our social milieu and forget about the communion of saints. But there is no such theological excuse for bad architecture. It only tears us down spiritually. keeping us from our proper m Cheesed? If you have something to say, write a letter to the editor. Letters must be typed in Microsoft Word and submitted on a diskette by 4 pm. on the Friday before publication. Letters can be sent via campus mail to Box #148, delivered to the Echo office or electronically mailed to echo@augsburg.edu. The Echo reserves the right to edit all letters for style, length, clarity and libelous statements. Unsigned letters will not be printed under any circumstances. Show less
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In the season oflent, and remembering the 50th anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhofer. the seminar, titled “Is Anything Worth Dying for: The Ethics of Martyrdom." was poi- gnant. timely and even thought provoking. though poorly at- tended by students. The seminar dealt with a great deal more than the stories of the of the martyrs that died 400 years ago as depicted in the powerful display “The Mirror of the Mar- tyrs“ in the gallery. In the gallery presentation a short slide show asks the viewer to witness the sac- rifices the faithful have made. but also asks if “a well-staged killing creates a better society." Convocation speaker David B. Batstone. founder and executive director of the Central American Mission Partners (CAMP). spoke of his dealings with the trials of the El Salvadorian faithful and how “when witnessing to faith, one risks their life." But not only the faiths of people in far-off lands were examined as Gracia Grindal. professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary and Augsburg alumna. turned the fo- cus on our generation. which was so curiously absent. “The phrase ‘Our cause is just’ [the rally call of the sixties] rings hollow for today‘s generations." said Grindal. In a world where there is no ideal— ism left because all has been ex- posed. what do people believe ,9 Mirrorofr' rtyrs Attendees o! the otlilcs semlnnr last Friday oxprulonood a gallery tour titled "The ermr of the Martyrs." Photo by Erna Bentley. they will die for. asked Grindal. for in having something to die for people will also have something to live for. “People who do not believe that their life has ultimate conse- quence do not believe that they have an influence here...and sloth seeps into our civic life. and so we stop serving our neighbor," continued Grindal. “Sloth results in the Wilding in Central Park with anger bubbling from the hearts of teenagers who have no sense of their ultimate significance." The message was made clear that the role of the martyr is not to be aspired to. but to be used as a last resort. “What we need is a theology that will help us survive and get along in the world." said speaker Rob- ert Kreider. professor emeritus of history and peace studies atBethel College. Kansas. “1 do notvthink the martyrs sought martyrdom. ...They were faithful." “Is Anything Worth Dying for: The Ethics ofMartyrdom.“ in con- junction with “The Mirror of the Martyrs." was made possible by the Batalden Applied Ethics Fund. established by Abner and Martha Batalden; and Stephen and Sandra Batalden for Augsburg College. The event was co-sponsorcd by the Mennonite Church. Council president speaks at leadership breakfast By Mlnd Dohmen Staff Wr ter The Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society will be holding its annual breakfast on April 21 at 7:30 am. in the Christensen Center Com~ mons. Funded by ODK and the college. the breakfast features guest speaker Jackie Cherryholmcs. president of the Minneapolis City Council. “We are excited to have an Augsburg alumna who is a key leader in our community and who exemplifies the mission statement of the college." said Hans Skulstad. coordinator of the event. Cherryholmes graduated from Augsburg in 1976 and continued her education at the University of Minnesota under the Reflective Leadership Program. She will speak about her leadership expe- rience for approximately a half hour and then will take questions from the audience. “Jackie is an outstanding example of the potential Augsburg gradu- ates have.“ said Anita Johnson Gwin. faculty member ofthe ODK Honor Society. “Graduation in the liberal arts gives you a good foundation to be a leader in any area." Since she has taken office. Cherryholmcs has concentrated on a number of areas such as afford- able housing. economic develop- ment. police community relations and affirmative action. just to name a few. Nancy Holmblad. ODK president. has been working hard to bring this opportunity to Augsburg stu- dents. “It is an opportunity for us to network and learn more about how our leadership will transfer to the greater community. “It is also a way for ODK to give back to Augsburg.” Holmblad continued. “The college has done so much for our organization." Gwin said. “We try to encourage leadership skills among students. We can mentor as role models and help students receive the funda- mental principles they need to take it into the community. where they can make a difference. Jackie Cherryholmcs is a good example of Augsburg's influence." ODK is a leadership honor soci- ety that elects members annually. To be initiated, students first must be nominated by a faculty mem- ber then voted in by the organiza- tion. ODK currently has over 30 students and nine as member). The breakfast is open to all nu- dents. not just ODK members. For more information or reservations. contact Crystal Germ at 373-5915. 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Should men be impregnated? “If you can do it to baboons. you can do it with men.” -Mary Mobley. senior 3 . > n s g . > ' V ‘ h “I think it's a silly question. Men aren't made to get Meghan“, -Bemard Gill. MAL student "No way. I've seen what women go through. [can't imagine waking up every morning... Show moreShould men be impregnated? “If you can do it to baboons. you can do it with men.” -Mary Mobley. senior 3 . > n s g . > ' V ‘ h “I think it's a silly question. Men aren't made to get Meghan“, -Bemard Gill. MAL student "No way. I've seen what women go through. [can't imagine waking up every morning feeling sick until noon. gaining all that weight and losing control of my bladder." Charlie Strey. director of Residence Life Reporting and photography by Erica Bentley _ a) “No. because then we‘d have PMS." -Brad Hadraba. junior “If men were able to bear their own children. could they impregnate themselves too? Would we need women?" Jason Moen. freshman \ “I think that if they did it to men, there would be a shortage in the human population because birthing includes a lot of pain. and men are wimps about that." -Catherine Allen. freshman “Is that even possible? Did you ask Arnold Schwamenegger? Ifl were pregnant. it would suck if they wouldn’t let me have a Caesarean." -[rik Anderson. junior "They lack a sufficient hole to give birth. Oh. God. no!“ Jeff Lee. freshman “I think that they should so that men know what women go through.“ -Linda Carlson. senior Show less
Faith No More get raw on latest disc By Eric Schneider Ans & Entertainment Editor like the Vicious dog on the cover of their latest album. Faith No More goes straight for the throat. Since their days of scmi»stardoin With the hit song “Epic.” they've gone through many changes: embarking on a... Show moreFaith No More get raw on latest disc By Eric Schneider Ans & Entertainment Editor like the Vicious dog on the cover of their latest album. Faith No More goes straight for the throat. Since their days of scmi»stardoin With the hit song “Epic.” they've gone through many changes: embarking on a stylistic de- piu'ttire with the eclectic album Angel Dust. parting ways Willi guitarist and founding member Jim Martin. replac- ing him with guitarist Trey Spruancc. and emerging With a more stripped down. aggressive sound. Kiri]: For/1 Day. Fool FurA Lifetime, Faith No More‘s fifth album. opens with the driving beat of“Get Out" and movesinto“Ricochet."apowcrfulmid- tcmpo track in which vocalist Mike Patton claims. "It's always funny until someone gets hurt, . and then it‘s just hilarious!" Other tracks such as the wonderfully titled “The Gentle Art of Making En- emies" and “Digging The Grave," ex— emplify Faith No More's penchant for writing contagious.high-energy songs. A few tracks on King For/1 Day... Fool For/1 Life/[me take this heavier sound toanewcxtreme with the noisy.almost death-metal like songs "Cuckoo For Caca" and "Ugly In The Morning.“ which feature bassist Bill Gould and guitarist Trey Spruance (who has since been replaced by former roadie Dean Menta). On these songs. Patton uses his voiceasatwistedsonoffifthinstru- ment. screaming in frantic fits more than Singing. In complete contrast, tunes like “Evi- dance." and “Star AD.“ show Faith NoMore noddingthcirheadsatpoppier influences. “Evidence” sounds like an ‘805 radio hit. especially bringing to ‘ You are now a‘suréliarg‘ei of $0.79 with MCI every time you make PER CALL CHARGE AT&T Amen'Vox car No SURCNARBE .\iltci’i\n\ Surcharge NONE $.80 Rate/minute 3.299' $.3l 3~minute call $.90 $l.73 Elliot AmeriVox America’s Premier Prepaid Phonecard How much can I save? It’s dollars in the bank! The AmeriVox calling card saves you money on every call! . --. .._._=-..,.-. . ,. . . . . AmeriVox. there is NEVER a surcharge, Save with Amen'Vax.’ Stop throwing your money away. CALLING CARD COMPARISON CHART ‘Using AmeriVox‘s highest rate. Based on 1.000 miles. 8 a,m.-5 p.m. Against AmeriVox‘s highest rate you spend up to 93 percent more with AT&T. MCI or Sprint. Against AmeriVox's lowest rate you spend up to 205 Percent more with AT&T. MCI or Sprint. as: AmeriVox ToOrdaCaIl $080 with Afar and Sprint and a call with their calling cards. With COMPARISON MCI Sprint Spi Illl $.79 $.80 5.31 5.31 SI .72 $1.73 I The Work” New Voice in Calling Siegel Phat: l (612) 935-803 mind the Wham! song that went “I'm never going to dance again. guilty feet havegotnorhythm."while“StarAD." recalls the Godfather of Soul himself. James Brown. Other excellent songs include “King ForA Day“and the intentionally cheesy "Just A Man." which features gospel singers and lyrics like “A star is out. I reach for one to sparkle in my hand." Though King ForA Day. Fool ForA Lifetime loses its edge at a few points in the album (particularly when Patton resorts to rather marginal. shock-value lyrics) and seems to overlook the tal- ems ofkeyboardist Roddy Bonum and drummer Mike Bordin at times, it still holds its own as an excellent album. Few bands try to merge as many musi- cal styles as Faith No More and. more to the point. even fewer pull it off as successfully. ‘House of Atreus’ gives Greek drama new twist By Eric Schneider Arts & Entertolnment Edltor Ancient Greek drama carries a certain amount of historical weight with it, In most modern productions, directors deal with such time—honored works by ei- ther remaining as traditional as possible or attempting to com- pletely re-interpret them. In “The House of Atreus." director Martha Johnson hopes to do both. Written by John Lewin. “The House of Atreus" is based on Aesehylus‘ classic drama of ret- ribution. theOrertia. Originally three plays titled “Agamemnon.” “The Choephori." and “The Eumenides." Lewin‘s version serves as a condensed version of this trilogy of large-scale plays. “I think. in many ways. this is the most stageShow less
Guided By Voices rock in old-style, Iow-fi fashion b Matt Derrick anagan Editor Some bands make you shake your head side to side. Others make you shake your head back and forth. A select few bands make you shake your head in circles. Guided By Voices is one ofthe select few. Propelled by the... Show moreGuided By Voices rock in old-style, Iow-fi fashion b Matt Derrick anagan Editor Some bands make you shake your head side to side. Others make you shake your head back and forth. A select few bands make you shake your head in circles. Guided By Voices is one ofthe select few. Propelled by the pursuit of pure fun (and more than a healthy dose of cold beer), GBV forced the jam- packed crowd at the Uptown Bar to shake its communal head in circles for nearly two hours last Saturday. Robert Pollard. GBV’s 38—year-old lead singer and songwriter, took the stage along with his shaggy group as a conquering everyman, With a mi- crophone in his right hand and a Rolling Rock in his left, Pollard danced and kicked his way through the set list with a truly happy aban- don, even assuming a Jim Morrison swagger from time to time. Nothing but fun for this bunch. Drawing heavily from their two lat- est releases, Bee Thousand and Alien lanes, GBV proved that fresh rock and roll is not solely for the young (the band members are old enough to father any member of Green Day). Introducing nearly every time with Common sense knew the library was closed, but continued to act dumb and blamed me for their bad judgment. Whose fault was it for not coming to the library sooner? Whose fault was it not to read the library hours posted on the doors? Sure as hell not mine, although I am more then willing to give information when asked. Another example of poor judgment is turning music up as far as it can go on the stereo when having a party in a dorm room where underage drinking is taking place. Not that I Q, encourage imbibing at a young age, and times are important at any party. but if underage drinkers are so moronic to play loud music in a IO' X 10’ room, then they deserve to be written up by an RA. I'll supply tissue to dry your tears or the cold water to cool off your temper (because I‘m a nice guy), but not the sympathy. Just remember to start filling out your check while standing in line before you get to the cashier (what better do you have to do?), or remember to read syllabi before asking a professor how long a paper should be v0 x0 ,‘7' 36° 4. Act naturaliy. 5. Srriiie, stay relaxed, and make eye contact—show the inter- viewerthatyou have excellent customer Service skills. 5. Begin by sending your resume to: National Car Rental, Human Resources. 7700 France Ave S., Mp1s. 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Perhaps my criticism stems from the fact that I was 21 years of age when I was a freshman and l have had to deal with many insensible students for three of my four years here at Augsburg. Maybe I‘m getting too old; maybe I‘m too critical; maybe I’m a hypocrite, but for the sake of common sense. please use unsophisticated judgment! As the saying goes, “common sense is the sense least common." \ ‘3" . $ 2;" _ ' \ ‘;1_.Piepare'aiistorquesiion.sroaskiheinierviewer. ea » the you‘ll and practice your answers. ‘ 3; Be prepared to will benefit National Car Rental. (Theyre hiring Reservationth right now for full and v , pan time-regular and summer positions). Hug a tree! (Or, if you prefer, recycle this paper) Recycle: ‘cause bark is scratchy You’re our type! 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