ALC grant By SHELLEY SAWYER Staff Writer A grant given to Augsburg by the American Lutheran Church to develop a school for Global Service has just been received, according to Dean Richard Green. The grant will be used to research and construct a program for people going to foreign countries as,... Show moreALC grant By SHELLEY SAWYER Staff Writer A grant given to Augsburg by the American Lutheran Church to develop a school for Global Service has just been received, according to Dean Richard Green. The grant will be used to research and construct a program for people going to foreign countries as, for example, missionaries, teachers, government workers, businessmen and women. and students. Along with providing Augsburg students with an international focus in some programs, a School of Global Service could serve as a resource to other colleges. According to Green, the potential is unlimited for such a program. “International government will be more important as the next decades develop," Green said. Several meetings are scheduled for the summer and fall of 1981 to develop the concept and feasibility of the school. There is also a possibility of people from the American Lutheran Church, involved in different divisions of global services, to help in the planning stages of the school. Programs in other schools that have a global focus, such as Pacific Lutheran University, will be studied also. Green stated that as further plans are developed, they will be announced. Although no definite time has been set for the program to begin, the summer of 1982 is the earliest it could be implemented. “i am very excited about it“ Green stated, adding, “I think we need to take advantage of it." orts calendar Thurs., Apr. 9-May 15 “Indian Arts from Mexico." Huichol yarn paintings featured at Raven Gallery, 3827 W. 50th St, Mpls. 925-4474. Fri., Apr. 10 Pinchas Zukerman conducts the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Judith Blegan, soprano, performs Mozart. O'Shaugnessy Auditorium. $5.40 tick- ets available through Program Com- mission. Fri., Apr. 10-11 Fred Holstein 8. Jim Craig, Extempore Coffeehouse, 325 Cedar Ave. 370-0004. Sat., Apr. 11-June 7 "Space Shuttle Adventure" opens at Science Museum of Minnesota‘s Children Center and Planetarium, Mpls. Library at 300 Nicollet Mall. Shown Saturdays and Sundays through June 7. $2.00 372-6543. Sun., Apr. 12 MacPhail Faculty Artists Series, performing Giuliani, Britten. Respighi. Walker Art Center. 8 pm. No charge. Sun., Apr. 12 Charlie Pennel and Larry Havluck. Extempore Coffeehouse, 325 Cedar. 370-0004. Sat, Apr. 18 The Marvelous Land of 02. Children‘s Theatre. 2 pm. $3.75 tickets available through Program Commission. Frl., Apr. 24 Antigone opens. Augsburg Stage Two. Frl., Apr. 24 Friday Cinematheque, films by Paul Sharits. Film in the Cities. 2388 University Ave. St. Paul. 646-6104. Frl., Apr. 10, 1981 Poetry by Deering By CHUCK BOE Staff Writer An Augsburg student will be participating in the Loft Mentor Series, April 24 at Wiley Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. Mary Deering, a senior, was picked to read some of her poetry with professional poet, Audre Lorde. "l've learned a lot from the Mentor series. Being exposed to people who write has broadened the methods that I approach in my work,“ Deering said. Lorde, from New York City, has published five books of poetry. She is poetry editor of Chrysalis and advisory editor of the Black Scholar magazine. According to Deering, the Great Midwestern Bookshow is the highlight of the series. It includes small press book sales and various writing workshops. according to Deering. The Bookshow will also be at Wiley Hall the weekend of April 24, The Lorde/Deering reading will be at 8 pm. Admission is $3.50. Varsity softball schedule APRIL 11—at Macalester 10:00 am. 13—~atSt. Benedicts 2:30p m. 15—atSt.Mary's 4:00 pm 21—atBethei... .....2:30pm 23—at St. Thomas . . .2130 pm 28—at Conc. St Paul, .. 2:30 p.m. Varsity baseball schedule APRIL— 11—at Conc. Moorhead . ..N00n 12—atUW-River Falls . ‘1:00p m. 15—St. Mary's at Parade ,,'1 :00 pm. 18—Macalester at Vets ,...‘Noon 21—atHamline ,,..'1:00p.m. 25—at Bethel . . . . .. . . . . . .. ‘Noon 28—UM—Duluth . . . ., .‘2.00 pm at Parade 29—Gustavus at Parade ‘2:00 p m. MAY— 2—St. Thomas at Vets 'Noon 5—atSt.O|af ., ‘2:00 pm. 9—at St. John's ‘Noon 'Doubleheader CLEANERSV 2400 Bloomington 72-1-1000 2622 EAST FRANKLIN AVE MAIN PLANT 335.5665 sports Men’s track team optimistic In its second season of competition, the Augsburg men's track team has shown marked improvement and has reasons for optimism for the future Paul Grauer, men‘s head coach, was pleased with the numbers that showed up for the team. He said, “We're still short on numbers, but our size did increase 100% over last year's squad. This is the first step to a successful season.“ The season began with four indoor meets, the first at Carleton College. The Auggies were successful there coming in second place overall. with many indiVIduals placing high in their events Sean Laughlin won both the long Jump and triple jump. The mile relay team also finished first. John Plumb took second place in the 440 yard dash The next two meets were run against stiff competition Theteam ran at the LaCrosse Invitational and the Southern Minnesota Relays. in the latter. the Auggies received their lone pomts from Chuck Houts. with a fifth place finish in the 160 meter intermediate hurdles. Running indoors proved costly to the track team. Many runners suffered pulled muscles and aggravating iniuries. keeping them out of competition. Grauer commented. “Ii we could get everyone healthy lust once. we could become a factor in the MIAC meet and surprise a few teams," The injured failed to return before E. Franklin at 27th Ave. 335-6666 Campus Rep. Russ Goldstein for Anheuser-Busch, through Southside Distributing. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the campus rep. program. Phone: 330-1677. Edda House. ~................OCIOOOOI.0...... the MIAC Indoor Meet and Augs- burg's chances for an improved showing diminished. Even though, there were some bright spots to come out of the meet. They were supplied by John Hilpisch in the 176 yard dash and the mile relay team, (Tim Olson, Todd Peterson, Dave Underdahl and Chuck Houts) both receiving fifth place. Though small, the team has continued to grow throughout the season. The most noticeable improve- ment to the team is Dave Trost, who decided to high jump for the team now that basketball is finished. "With the addition of Trost and the improvement in the rest of our competitOrs.” said Grauer, “I’m looking for a strong outdoor season with lots of success.“ This year have uniforms for your first game! Get Much More at Your Personal Store. Hi-Lakc Center Augsburg College Minneapolis. MN 55454 L Show less
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 93, No. 18, Friday, April 10, 1987 Augsburg student stabbed at bar LD i' .1. Mildmm | illukl’ The imhhing occurred in from o] the Big [0 hi”, which is located mi -Plittmh-i 4 Suith By LOUISE E. BUTLER Ctr-Associate Editor Last Tuesday evening (March... Show moreAugsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 93, No. 18, Friday, April 10, 1987 Augsburg student stabbed at bar LD i' .1. Mildmm | illukl’ The imhhing occurred in from o] the Big [0 hi”, which is located mi -Plittmh-i 4 Suith By LOUISE E. BUTLER Ctr-Associate Editor Last Tuesday evening (March Jl), Augsburg freshman Kerry Owens was out with a few of his friends at the Big to bar tn Stadium Village. While the) were in the bar. they noticed some Oriental patrons arguing with another patron, Eventually. the Orientals were bounced out of the bar. According to Owens. the Ollenr tals waited outside. It was around closmg time, and Owens and his friends were also outsrde, watch- ing to see what would happen. “The guy (the Orientals were waiting for) neter came out. so they started hassling us." Owens said. Someone said something to Owens, who retortcd with “You got a problem?“ The person answered “no.” Another person said something to Owens; again Owens respond~ ed. "I didn't see the guy who stabr bed me. He walked up behind me and stabbed me in the back," Owens e‘plained. Owens walked back to his car and drove to the nearest emergen- cy room. He had been stabbed in the lower left side of his back. The wound was about six inches deep. and Just missed his kidney. He was hospitalized for two days. Someone in the bar called the police, who located two ot‘ the Camrriued on page 5 Iy STEVE AGGERGAARD Sta/f Wriler Imagine being in Colombia. South America. knowing not a word of Spanish. The Colombians wouldn't know any Fatalish. so theywouldtrytotalktoyouin Spanish. but you would under» stand nothing. You could only are at the strange people speak- ing a strange language. living in your own world. To Miguel Lindgren. an Augsburg sophomore. this im- ofnation was reality. except lie Lane to the United States from Colombia knowing not a word of Endish. But the situation was than the same. To Miguel. the United State was a strange land of strange people. He was In a name non of us take for granted—the English Ila-nae» ’ an: to the United ants in Aim-st of m9 from a Colombian orphanage whee he wait llyean.Uponamvalaithe Twin Cities Ill‘POfl. he met his ne‘ family and headed for his new home: (Nina. Minn. "I had to go to school about two areas aha arm'iu inOIivia. Thu was the wade: said m_"lspalthefirufndays not km anyone cl what they we saw-a. It was tort of like the tuna: English It: at! a home: for From orphanage to strange land; Colombian breaks language barrier that he kamed English in about three months. “I had about a month of FJIglish in school in Col- ombia, bul it wasn't useful when 1 got here." Olivia was quite different from Bucaramunga. Colombia. where Miguel had lived. The climates oi the two towns are just about op- :g-uer l magma, a sophomore at Augsburg mmefiom Cuiombm nut trio-mg c wort: (L‘Engiisit posite. “During my first wtnier I got sick from the cold temperatures quite a bitr" he said. “hi get fevers of KM degrees." The school systems of the United States and of Colombia are also quite different. he said. Continued on page 4 7P"... , 4. 3am. program expands; NSP awards grant 3) DI‘IVONEY LOGS Slaff u'rilt‘r Nonhern States Power recently awarded a $20300 grant to Augsburg's learning disabilities (LDl program, The money is ill" ing used to remodel offices (located on the librar ‘s second floor) and to purchase computers and learning materials. The grant and a reeialuation of the pro. gram's effectiveness mean that the LD program will continue rind e» pand. The LD program started three years ago with the help at Director of Academic Enrichment Don Warren and the hiring of Kathy Hcikkila, the current 1.0 ctmr» dinzitor, Admitting t'ise \ludciils. the program began with the print \IOn that reetaluatioii would oc- cur in three )cars, Surse) it‘sulls iii'this year‘s 40 LB students. their parcnh, and faculty, show that the program is working and that student rating of the program is very big Heikkila reports. "The news is that we‘re doing great." She hopes that the results timit this study will clear up misconceptions that may exist about the II) pro- gram. "A learning disability is a neurological problem Physically. something is wrong with the way the brain processes intorniatitin, It is perxistent. ltlelong and mad dentng," explained Heiltkilti. Learning disabilities are not like physical disabilities III that they can't be seen. An ll) pitihleiri is discslyclrd illli) ll'lltlugli tt-sttttu "All college» and ulll\L‘l\lllr\ Ill the state are putting together i 1) programs it's not Just .tti Augsburg ‘pltlhlem,’ " slieucd Heikkila Percentages of freshmen enter- ing colleges who are learning disabled have more than doubled nanonwtde According to the Presidential Committee on the Employment or the Handicapped, 7.4 percent at treshmen entering college in l985 (as opposed to 2 6 ing for it tlietnseltes. [his \c.it tlic progriitn tt\I.i|l\ |‘.l\\ tot iiscll.” slated llctLLtl.i the good tut lltt' \itgsbtirg ptugtuttt is the \lik'VLNs oi‘ the students. [it lllt‘ l.ist tinct- years only tour learning tlrs.iltlt~t| new \ \ltlticltls h.i\e It-It int- college belore grzitliittttng .i on peter-tit lt‘lt'lllltlll rule llie ii.ttiitrr.i| .tteriige retention til college ll) students is 50 percent "Thcst‘ tl l) stiitlcntsi .irc not low ut‘illt‘Hllg \llltik‘llh .\|U\l .tti- llliirlllllt‘ .iittl conic Ill lot .tti .llitil tttyiitil ll hours .i wet-l ltir tutor lllg or coniptitct liclp," Hcikkiln \htiied, Atigshtitg'x il‘dlllllly disubleil \[lliik‘llh Are not lil\l passing tliitiiigh, IilL’\'lt' t-ttellint‘. ucctiitlint- tti llcilkilu (it 41) students, tirils tllll' is on .iciutt-iiiit pitibutitiii iillll\ twtt .iit- .ithit-t Ilig (il’Ax between 1.0 .iittl it), and sewn liiivc (iI’As til it) In 40. ihlrlyomcll ot 4i) \tiitlt-iits an: involved |l\ nut ol»clnss tiil~ campus activities as well. (‘tircy PL‘L‘CIHHI didn't know “U was learning distilvled until he went into the l l) tillicc riiitl \‘hh lL'\lL‘ti "My guides started [It git down. I “Ulliti iliht' lriilctl Ulll til college It itltt- it‘.lllllllt.' tilsdillilllt‘H pittptiiiiti lcpt belictcs l't'tlt‘tsttit Kiiii Sui/hath. ll) lllllll. lllt’ [llitgtqtll Illpllis Autumn; t.» Sui/birth. "I I) \liliit‘lll» yrl Iht help they trtn't yet .illHAIlL‘lL‘ clut llie pitigiiiiii llt'lps tlrt-itt ttr Iiillill ptiiciitittls tlrty tlirltt‘t know the) li.itl llic llltl\l lllll‘iitllrilll tiirirtv t~ tii.it tirt I I) [iliiglrilli Illslills tuttittit-ttrt- lII \Illdt‘llls.“ ln uddititiit ItI tttityriiruliitriitt llic \ludcms lit! lilt‘ll Ulllllllllllltlll lU Iilt’ l l) ptitgiuiir .trttl in lill' \lli lcgc, itcrttiirt mitt-ti. ~ 1 hr littllil) lllt’ lll stittutl.‘ i.itt«, .iiw.i\ lllrtlll tllli il‘uhL‘ been titirstuiitiiiiy lll lltl‘ wtiy lilt') hunt: tuttttrttt lli .rtui ttiit‘ttu ilclp llte nutter ta puttl, lilt‘ll story, tmi " sttttt- strut-tuner, Autwituitt‘. ll) ttmytum itut tcet‘ilcd 112 It‘ quest: liil llllltlllmlitili \t-t ,tm Pm?” ‘“ ‘975’ 3" ‘ea"“"8 lllL' pitittum will aim .. tutui nl dhahM- w \ludt‘lilt, tituttt tit titt grail! 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K rtsleri A Itdcrsori Anderson receives art grant A biologist. an art historian. a mathematician. and a geo- grapher—all faculty members at Minnesota private colleges—have been awarded grants by the Min- nesota Private College Research Foundation to use their expertise in service to northeastern... Show moreK rtsleri A Itdcrsori Anderson receives art grant A biologist. an art historian. a mathematician. and a geo- grapher—all faculty members at Minnesota private colleges—have been awarded grants by the Min- nesota Private College Research Foundation to use their expertise in service to northeastern Min- nesota communities. The four grant recipients are: - Ms. Kristin M. Anderson, in- structor and director of exhibits at Augsburg College. who will research turn-of-the-ceniury altar paintings in 35 northeast- ern Minnesota Norwegian~ American and Swedish-Ameri- can churches. Dr. Charles L. Hamrum, pro- fcssor of biology at Gustavus Adolphus College, who will produce articles on the lives and work of Minnesota natural- ists Sigurd Olson and Olga Lakela. Mr. Steven C. McKelvey, assis- tant professor of mathematics at St. Olaf College. who will develop a mathematical model for the US. Forest Service to help gauge the effects of pro- posed wildlife management ac- tivities on fish populations in the Chippewa National Forest. Dr. Gerald R. Pitzl. professor of geography at Macalesier College. who will trace the influence of the iron ore indus- try on the development of Two Harbors,Minn..sinceihe1850s. Grant recipients will receive a $3.000 stipend and up to $1,800 in additional monies for expenses connected with their projects dur- ing the summer months of 1987. Student interns working on the projects will receive 31,000. Now in its sixth year. the com- munity service program is funded by a $94,000 grant to the Min- nesota Private College Research Foundation from the Blandin Foundation of Grand Rapids, Minn. Additional funds and sup» port are provided by the 17 member institutions of the Research Foundation. 0 Don’t wait! Start your sum- mer job at Paul Revere‘s Pizza now. Drivers needed full or part-time. Flexible scheduling, 510 hours per week. Must have own car with insurance. Call Chris at 375—0162. Correction: The Stardust Lanes ad that ap- peared in the April 3 issue of Echo should have read: Con- test expires April 3 not April 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS ENTER THE FIRST ANNUAL ECHO PHOTO CONTEST First Place—$25 Other Prizes Will Be Awarded. Enter your photos now. They will be published in a spring issue of the Echo. Black and Whlle photos only. 5x7 photos preferred. Photos must be m~ the following categories: people. rim. still in: or sports Faculty, staff and students are cn~ couragcd to enter this contest. Entry Deadline: Friday. April 10 1937 Submit to: Echo p.o. The Rape and Sexual Assault Center is currently seeking students to assist in crisis counsel- ing. Supervised internships are provided. Men and women work- ing toward degrees in social work or psychology are preferred. Please call Judy Halpcr at 825-2409. —— BOSTON NANNY Returning to work? Need a break from school? Are you mature. nurturing, enjoy children? Choose your carefully screened family. enjoy excellent salary. benefits. free time for social and educa- tional opportunities in historic New England. One-year commit- ment necessary. Contact: Mrs. Spang. Child-Care Placement Ser- vice. 4101 Parklawn. No. 206. Edina, MN 55435 (612) 831-5475. Choral Concert: The Robert Oudal Chorale— Silver Anniversary Concert at 3:30 p.m., Sunday April 26, Sat- eren Auditorium. Tickets $5 and $3 at the door. This 31-member mixed ensemble will offer a varie- ty of music from Bach to pops. Important Notice To All Graduating Seniors!!! if you are planning to graduate from Augsburg this year and in- tend to participate in the May 24 Commencement Ceremony. you must return your senior packet materials to the College Relations Office now. The deadline has already passed. If you have not cleared your application for graduating with the Registrar‘s of» fice by today. April 10, you will not be able to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies. For any concerns concerning com- mencement, call College Relations at x1180. Help Wanted: A few spare hours! Receive/for- ward mail from home. Uncle Sam works hard — you pocket hundreds. honestly. Details. send self-addressed. stamped envelope. BEDUYA, Box 17145. Tucson, Ariz. 85731. _—_ Aetodance workouts and aerobic dance classes will be held from April 21 through May 30 at the Peoples Center gym. 20th and Riverside. Aetodance has a sliding fee scale to ease student budgets. For further information call 690-1607. Bethel Theological Seminary Announces Deans Scholarships Bethel Theological Seminary will award four $1,500 Deans Scholar- ships to incoming first-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and leadership potential for ministry. Applications for the Dean Scholarships must be received by June 1, 1987 in anticipation of fall registration. For further informa- tion on qualifications and applica- tion procedures. contact Dr. Mor- ris Anderson. director of admis- sions and financial aid. at 638-6288. Bethel Theological Seminary is located at 3949 Bethel Drive in Arden Hills and operated as a ministry of the Baptist General Conference. Narrowness leads to AI '3 Breakfast in Dinkylawn server early bird breakfasts. —Pholo by Item Spaci- mroa'ran‘r mter Commencement seating tickets distributed Mly 11-15 AND STUFF Buffet tickets on sale in College Center Lobby May 13 May 14 May 15 May 22 My 1'! Dean's Luncheon for Honor Students Commencement Rehearsal (3:30 pm.) Senior Class Breakfast. Commons. 7 a.m. Senior Event—Watch for announcements President's Reception. 2-4 p.m. Commencement Buffet. 4:30-6:30 pm. Commencement Concert. 7:00 pm. May 24 Eucharist. 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast. 9 a.m. Baccalaureate and Groundbreaking Ceremonies. 10 a.m. Brunch. 11:30 a.m. COMMENCEMENT. 2:30 p.m. Upcoming events Saturday. April 11 Sprlng Formal: Come to the St. Paul hotel with a date, or alone, for an elegant evening of eating and dancing. Friday. May l—Saturday. May 2 Days In Maylz These two days include “A Taste of Augsburg.” a softr ball tournament and picnic. and a dance with the fabulous Wallets (Fri» day night). Be there—aloha! These events. and more. are joyfully sponsored by your friendly, hardworking program commissioners. NAME BRAND STEREO EQUIPMENT ' Discount on over 50 brands of audio. video, arid car stereo equipment. 0 Full warranty. consultation and set-up service. Call: Jon Speich. . . .330—1769 r \ Hamline UniverSity School of Law Summer Writing Program June 1 - July 10, 1987 Special program tor college juniors and mm considering a career in law or paralegal Provtdes an opportunity for - trnpmvtng precision and clarity of composition in general » understanding the role of good writing in the practice at law For lurther information and application forms (3” or write Assistant Dean int Ailmintstmnve Attairs Hemline Universnv School of Law 15.36 Ht-wttt Avenue St Paul MN 55104 L A By KAREN SPEICH Staff Writer It's 6:00 a.m. At this hour most students are warm in their beds enjoying the bliss of early morn- ing slumber. The sun streches over the horizon. The air is cool and crisp. All is quiet. All. that is, ex- cept for those folks down at Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown. where the coffee is brewing strong and the eggs are frying a song. These early birds make breakfast a festive event. This university landmark has captured an international flavor which attracts people of all races, ages and ethnic backgrounds. “It’s an institution. a legend," said Bart Swensen, a regular patron. Al's Breakfast has been around since 1950 and has been a popular breakfast spot for 37 years. Mpls. /Sr. Paul magazine rates Al’s in the top five breakfast restaurants in the Twin Cities. Al Bergstrom owned the restaurant for 27 years. Al retired in 1980 and sold the diner to three men who currently own and operate it. As one walks through the door the size of the cafe becomes im- mediately Ipparent. The nar- rowness of its construction only allows a seating capacity of 12. friendliness at Al's There are two rows of people. in the front row people sit on stools lined up along the counter. The second row stands directly behind the people in the front row. These people stand patiently waiting be- tween the wall and the stools for a slot to open. Al‘s “Stand Up" Breakfast may be a more ap- propriate name for this cafe. Expect a wait. Al’s is always full. It’s popularity causes an average wait of 15 to 20 minutes. But the waiting adds to the charm of this place. It can be fun. lts compactness forces people to be friendly. “It's a great way to meet people.” said chnscn. While waiting, some people choose to read the paper. others chat among themselves. and others bend their ears to the con- versations of the people in front of them. Depending on how fast the line moves. one can pick up on conversations of several people. The topics can range from divorce scandals to biology cheat sheets. The decor and atmosphere could be compared to the diner set on Saturday Nighl Live where John Belushi screams “Cheeseburger. cheeseburger, no Coke. Pepsi.” In fact. one cook Continued on page H Augsburg Echo/Friday. April [0. 1987 Show less
MIA has The Universe of lean Arp on display. See this marble sculpture, mulled Torso-shqu ([958) at the exhibit. MIA '3 — Creatingnew dimensions Inlewed by JIM IILLINGS e um An exhibition. ambitious and pivotal to 20th century art. has just begun its American tour. It gathered record crowds and... Show moreMIA has The Universe of lean Arp on display. See this marble sculpture, mulled Torso-shqu ([958) at the exhibit. MIA '3 — Creatingnew dimensions Inlewed by JIM IILLINGS e um An exhibition. ambitious and pivotal to 20th century art. has just begun its American tour. It gathered record crowds and lots of attention in Stuttgart. Strasbourg and Paris. Now it's in Minneapolis! Inspired by local scholar Jane Hancock. The Universe 0/ Jean Am. brings the fountainhead of abstract sculpture to the Min— neapolis Institute of Arts. Works from throughout Jean Arp‘s career. marble. stone and bronze sculpture. wood reliefs. paper col- lages. cardboard. metal and string on canvas. drawings and wood- cuts. paintings and even poems. flow among seven galleries. We float through Arp—space. Paintings shed their frames to become intimate with the viewer. Cut-outs in gallery walls. shaped like Arp sculptures. form doors and windows. Through an amoeba-shaped window contain- ing I curvaceous sculpture. we see a painting. sculpture or has—relief iii the neat gallery. This juxtaposi- tion creates a new composition. Rutter than an “sitting on its ass in a muaeum." to paraphraae artist Gees dumbing. we find none forms can about as if by waves: "fluid ovals. symbols of mamphosis and developmem of bodies" (Atp). These frog-nu of nature show birth. youth. duh. deny. They are ike lava blown by wind; like water. like nature. to- jam. Eggboard (circa I922). I minted wood has relief in red. great and blue. repeats I human form. Fastiaped head and m» shaped navel. repetitious in motif and malady notified bet-ea: form and color. it suggests m of t tan ‘flk. The! Grace: (IMI). three m forms and side-by- it. flu - from and back. This M is disco-head ruin a- touatu as at the mint classical figuration. The space be- tween them creates a form through negative space. Torso-sheafu958). is a generic torso of white marble. an- drogynous. without head. limbs or a sense of direction. When his native Alsace- Lorraine became French follow- ing World War I. lean Arp became “Hans.” in mild protest. As Alsace-Lorraine became again German during World War ll. Hans became again "Jean." this time out of a more bitter protest. Jean Arp was among the "Dada" group which found refuge in Zurich during World War I. The Dadaists professed a nihilistic rebellion against middle- class values. Similar to the English Bloomsbury literary set (Virginia Woolf and the Strachys). they sought freedoms in this post- Victorian period. Cut ties with the past! Art must be anti-art. Art need only please the lrlisl. Arp saw the Dada movement returning to the rhythm and hat» may of nature: "Dada is as senseless as nature and life. Dada is for nature and against an . . . Dada is moral the way nature is." Inspired and often supported by his wife and colleague. Sophie Taubfi. Arp fostered “biomorph- ism." the shape of living things. As I result. The Uri/verse alkali Arp. while abstract on the surface. contains fragments of amoebas. driftwood. human bodies. leavts. all connecting um- bilically. And universally we find the navel. his favorite motif and the m. nature‘s perfect form. Although Arp expressed himself in poetry. theater. drain- ing. textiles. painting. arclutec- ture. his forte was sculpture. Unlike paintings which were los- ing depth at the same one that aculuure was inhaently three- Conseqamtly this W)‘ m Ware was Continued on P18? 5 Am Echo ind-j. April [0. 19:7 TRP— Falls short By DAVID J. OWENS Srw Wriler Theatre in the Round has been the local hot spot for some very fine productions. but their latest venture. Six Characters in Search of an Author, does not quite suc- ceed and reminds one that. after all. this is sill community theater. Luigi Pirandello's classic is a study of the illusion and reality in~ volved with theater u an art. Dur~ ing what seems to be a normal rehearsal. six characters storm the stage and demand that their un- finished drama be told. What follows is an in-depth approach to the truth and reality behind theater. This is a strong play and thus requires a strong cast to pull it off. Even though there were several strong actors. the cast on the whole was inconsistent and delivered some pretty uneven per- formances. Unquestionably. the strongest acting was by Nicholas Wickhani. who played the director of the play in rehearsal. He gave the director an unusually humorous approach that worked well with the character. The strongest ac- ting, though. really came from the six characters. which was a major fault with the production. Mary Jo Reiger plays the volatile stepdaughter in a role which should be consumed with passion. She usually hit the mark. but it was her near misses that cost some of her characters credibility. She also seemed to have a problem focusing on the action when she wasn't speaking. Perhaps the most inconsistent player was Mark Crowell as the father. He started out well. but then started faltering with the lines and couldn't seem to pull himself out. l had difficulty understanding just who his character was because of the awkwardness of some of his ac- tions and poses. They didn't seem to be in character. I found myself wanting to see more of a difference between the rehearsal cast and the 3. However. given the limited space of the playing area. this separa- tion was hard to accomplish. The supporting cast was stronger. with a better grip on their characters. Maureen Meyer was especially good as Gwen- dolyn. the leading lady. The lighting was effective in helping us focus on each drama as it occurred. Especially effective was the lighting during the en- trance of the characters. The set was also effective in conveying a rehearsal atmosphere. There was also a real effort to combine the reality of Theatre in the Round with the production. Theatre in the Round‘s perpetual car parking warning and plea to hdp fund the renovation of the theater was incorporated into the show. They also used props from recent shows. This all helped with the illusbu that we are actually seemg a rebnrsal at the theater. The flay on the whole seemed to build well early. but quickly ruched a platen that was never have hdped with the smaller faults of the arson and the staging. The production was fair. overall. but it didn‘t quite make up to par with the suns of the thunk pa: posit-um. Sir Char-nus in Sadr 0/ III Author run through Apr-i l4. Distinguished grad mixes old and new The Robert Oudal Giorale. a 31~mernber mixed ensemble from Rochester. will celebrate their 15th year with a concert at Sateren Auditorium on Sunday. April 26. II 3:30 pm. The program will boast a wide variety of choral music. beginning with pieces by Bach. Brahms. Elgar. Poulenc and Hanson; continuing with traditional favorites such as 01' Man River and I Go! a Key; and concluding with pop selections such as Lullaby of Birdlarid. Michelle. Skylark. Moonglnw and MacArthur Park. Oudal. an Augsburg graduate. is a musician. composer and choral director. He Ieaches music by day to junior high school students. but his first love is direc- ting his own chorale on weeknighls and weekends. He also directs the choir at Betth Lutheran Church in Rochester. devoting spare hours to compos- ing and arranging. His best known composition is the choral work Stopping By Woods on u Snowy Evening. a musical setting of the Robert Frost poem which has become a trademark of the group. (The original manuscript resides in the Robert Frost Museum). The group is made up of men and women who love ensemble singing enough to practice two to six hours a week in their spare time. Otherwise. they are com- crodamcg g s? l SIZZLING Workouts &More." puter programmers. housewiws. physicians. admtnisttatn ’. teachers. etc. The group remains fairly stable from one year to the next. but nest members art- audi- tinned from time to time as singers more assay or retire. They take pride in performing a wide \- lt‘l} of music. polished to professional standards and always memorized. At an) gi\ en concert. on;- is likely to hear Hoag) Carmichael nt Bach. Claude Debussy. or Tiirlt'y m the SINMK Sn and eightepnn harmony is common, The Oudal Chorale gncx set crul performances cacti )L‘ill. and members are cntitinuall) looking to expand to new audiences and new areas. Fo oral your.» lltt‘) hair: giwn a Christmas concert for Dallt’flls at St. Mary‘s Hospital in Rochestcr, Preuonslt they haw been seen in \atious toxins throughout Minnesota, Him arc available for groups and "Hit rugs for nominal foes \Nlllt‘ll help (met in ' irrith and udwttmng COSIS. The April 26 concert tit Augsburg marks a “return home" for Mr. ()udal. whmc name is wellinown in tht‘ Atig\liiitg music department. Tickets will hr available at the door; 55 for utlttlh and $3 for students and senior citilcns. The collt‘crl hopt'll in lllL‘ public. 690-1607 our seventh season on the West Bank CAMPUS PAPERBACK BESTS .IJ'RS l. The Handmaid's l'ule by Margaret AtwoodiCliilltng portrait of future life. to . 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editorials Ugly Americans-— Why travel anyway? By JULIE SZABLA Editor-in-Chief Even the most beautiful Americans become ugly when they leave their homeland. And they leave the visited coun- try as a thick-minded populace. The Ugly American has a travel style: offending the senses, loudly... Show moreeditorials Ugly Americans-— Why travel anyway? By JULIE SZABLA Editor-in-Chief Even the most beautiful Americans become ugly when they leave their homeland. And they leave the visited coun- try as a thick-minded populace. The Ugly American has a travel style: offending the senses, loudly proclaiming themselves, their culture, their cuisine, their customs, their dress. The Ugly American can be found in any foreign coun- try, including the newest and fastest growing resort in Mexico—Cancun. Moreover, wherever the Ugly Americans have been they not only have left their scent but their racism as well. The Ugly American asks the Mexican clerk sharply, "Do you know what the word L-A-Z-Y means? Surely you know what the Spanish word means. Do you understand me at all?“ She repeats the word “lazy” several times. He understands what the English word lazy means and yet despite the accusation, he is polite to this Ugly American. What he doesn’t comprehend, or what he doesn’t even recognize, is this woman’s racism. He is an uneducated, poor Mexican who is unsuspecting. And so it seems Ugly Americans can take advantage of this. The woman continues to harass the Mexican clerk. She doesn’t understand why he cannot speak to her in fluent English. She does not understand that it is the privileged rich that go to school in Mexico. It costs 35,000 pesos, or roughly 35 American dollars for a Mexican to study English for three months. That’s a lot of money for a clerk who gets paid about 1,500 pesos a day or the equivalent of $1.50 a day in American money. Before the woman leaves she says to the clerk, “I sup- pose you live in a shack, too." Travel is a learning experience. It’s supposed to broaden the mind, but for this Ugly American it narrowed her mind. She is only one of the many who have earned the phrase “Ugly American” during their vacations abroad. Perhaps this woman should be congratulated for such a dubious distinction. Why do such people travel anyway? — Remark By MARK CUMMINGS For years my parents have been telling me that I lack motivation. This semester, it’s true. I don't know what the scam is, but I swear I‘m the captain of the 3.5. Apathy. How many people are in the same boat? We’re a well- rounded crew because none of us are pointed in any direction. “I‘d love to do homework now. but 1 have to smash this brick into the base of my skull." It's a matter of priorities. Some of the instructors I've spoken to A“ have the same sickness. 1 think it’s a form of scurvy. Here is a plan, which 1 intend to send to the administra— tion: 1) No more tests or assignments. We‘re already getting too much education for our money. 1 don‘t know how this school can stay afloat when it's offering such bargains. 1 think that the faculty is overworked as well. There’s no reason to burden teachers with superfluous assignments. Four out of live instructors surveyed said they would rather watch David Letterman than correct tests and papers. Besides, it‘s selfish to expect teachers to grade when they could be attending those elegant din- ner parties they are constantly receiving invitations to. A grading system based on test grades went out with powdered milk and the straight razor anyway. We have to keep up with the times. I suggest an incentive program for students to attend classes. Even getting registered for a class merits a good grade. but I'm willing to go half-way. If a student attends class two or three times for the rest of the semester, it‘s an automatic 2.0. If the student adds something to class discussion once in a while, it‘s a 3.0. If the student has certain initials (l have randomly selected M.C.) it’s a 4.0 Don't ever let it be said that l‘m not flexible. If this isn‘t a sacrifice, 1 don't know what is. 2) We need to scrap all morning classes. Asking students and faculty to attend classes in the morning is like asking the administration to come to work at 3 am. The evening just happens to be the time when you sleep, and similarly, the morning is a time when we sleep. Teachers have to drive here during rush hour, and that‘s not much fun. Students have to attend classes hung over, and that's no fun at all. (Or so I've heard—l don't drink, mind you.) Every day is an “alcoholiday,” and no one Continued on page 7 4 Continued from page I School isn't free in Colombia, but it is more advanced. “Seventh grade isn‘t as advanced here as it door ton is there. Even with the ' barrier 1 did well here. The math was faster in Colombia." Miguel's home of 14 years was an orphanage named Santa Teresita. which means Saint Teresa in English. He was found when he was about two years old in a commercial plaza in Bucaramunga and brought to the orphanage. They named him Miguel Nino, the last name mean- ing "child" in Spanish. “It's a common last name in Colombia," Miguel said. "It's like Smith or Anderson in the United States." The people at the orphanage also gave Miguel his birthday. “My birthday was sort of a wild guess, but I think it's pretty accurate.” The orphanage was for boys and girls, and it was about the size ofa city block. “it wasn't uncom- mon to find children left on the steps of the orphanage in the morning, wrapped in news- paper,“ Miguel said. The number of children at the orphanage varied from about |00 to 200. Miguel said. “Kids left the orphanage when they were between 12 and 15 years old. 1 stayed until I was 14 because l was going to school. 1 was the first kid in the orphanage to go past fifth grade. “Sometimes parents would come back for their children after they were older so they could work for them," Miguel said. “I had a friend there, Gustavo, whose parents came back for him. They had a farm and needed him to work." The orphanage has since moved, but Miguel said he has kept in touch with one of the adoption ailents in Colombia. “She was bilingual and came all the way to Minneapolis with me.“ Miguel‘s adoptive mother. Joyce, was also an adoption agent, working for Children's Home Society of Minnesota. “She coordinated adoptions of kids in my orphanage. 1 saw her twice picking up kids for other families, and later on 1 was adopted." Adoption is nothing new to the Lindgren family; the family con- sists of eight adopted children. “I became the seventh, but I was one of the oldest,“ Miguel said. “Most of the others were adopted as babies." Four of the adopted Lindgrens are from Colombia, though none are from Miguel‘s hometown. One is from Korea, another from an Indian tribe in Canada, and two are from Colorado. The Lind- gren's gave birth to four children of their own. too. Miguel’s father. Arnold, was a Lutheran minister in Olivia for eight years, and he now serves St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. Miguel moved to Minneapolis with his family when he was a junior in high school. “The change was good for me," he said. “I adapted to Min- neapolis really fast." Before adopting, the Lindgren‘s served as hosts for many foster children, Miguel said. "(My parents) both have been interested in adopting for a long time," he said. Joyce Lindgren is also in- terested in promoting rights for handicapped children, Miguel said. Three of the adopted Lind< grens are legally blind. of those three, one is physically handicap» ped from polio, and another has a severe learning disability. “My mom has been interested in pro- moting the rights for the han- dicapped ever since I can remember. She organizes things like Handicapped Awareness Week at church." Miguel has not been back to Colombia since he left seven years ago. “I really want to go back. l just want to see it one more time." Dear Ron, 1 am a senior business major from St. Cloud, Minn., a small farming town. My business teacher was saying that the aging Augsburg faculty is going to be in big trouble because many of them are likely to retire just as the Social Security system goes broke. What's your predic- tion about the Augsburg faculty? Curious Dear Curious, Usually 1 make no claim to prophetic - r power, but recently I got to see the crystal ball that Dawn Westerberg and Julie Siege use once a year for their Academy Award predictions. This mysterious crystal ball gave some tantalizing glimpses of the faculty‘s future before it clouded over. ' First, the magic ball revealed that all the Augsburg faculty were forced into the job market when Wayne Pederson sold the Augsburg cam- pus in 1999 to St. Thomas, which had outgrown its Powers location on the Nicollet Mall. Wayne didn‘t do this for himself. The money was sent to Oral Roberts who had predicted on TV that the world would end in 2000 unless he could raise $1 billion. Contrary to what you hear, Curious, Social Security survived but could only make reduced payments. These reduced payments and the sale of Augsburg forced the faculty to find work (for a change). Most did quite well. Sheldon For Ig recently left for the Moscow Embassy to work as Ef- ficiency Expert and Operations Manager of the American guards. Sheldon figures it won‘t be much worse than supervising student teachers. Sheldon's job should be made easier by the recent move of the state department to hire only guards over 70 years of age. The hope is to linally find guards who will be able to resist the sexual charms of beautiful Russian spies. Miles Stenshoel retired to a farm near Grundy Center, lowa, where he has a thriving business growing artifical trees and plants. He reported that he has a fine crop coming and the recent drop in the price of green plastic and aluminum was a financial blessing. John Benson has gone into seclusion in a Buddhist Monastery. He entered dressed only in his favorite IBM-compatible personal computer. He has made a wonderful adjustment though. Just the other day his family got a 473‘page letter from him. Phil Quanbeck, after a long and successful life, has gone to a better place than earth. Reports are sketchy but apparently when the heavenly host heard his melifluous voice he was given a job as understudy to someone in a high position. Rick Nelson has left history for entertainment, becoming a talk show perennial by passing himself off as the oldest son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. Ed Saugeslad recently became coach of the North Stars with a two- day contract. Barb Andersen retired from racing after winning her 100th 10K race and took a job as Joyce Pfaff‘s trainer and coach. She can often be seen pacing Joyce, saying, “How can you win races ifyou can't keep up with a senior citizen?" Cathie Nichol] became executive producer of the TV hit “At the Movies" when Westerberg and Siege replaced Ebert and Siskel. John Mitchell and Ron Palosnari took over the Masters and Johnson Sex Clinic. All seemed well until they got into a legal despane. Palosaari wanted the clinic called the Palosaari-Mitchel System (PMS) and Mit- chell insisted on the Mitchel Orgasmic Power Energy System (MOPES). Mitchell is expected to win because he hired Lyla Anderegg as his lawyer. Lyla went to law school when Augsburg closed, fulfilling an old ambition. Diane Pike tried several jobs. but finally realized her future was in Continued on page 5 Hmm... By CATHY WOODY Part Two “Open up! R.A.! Open the door!” My roommate pounded frantical- ly on the door trying to wake the resident advisor. I could hear my roommate even though 1 was under the covers on my bed curled up in a fetal position. I tried to tell her not to wake the R.A. But she wouldn't listen. She said she didn't know what else to do. She said she thought she should do something. She couldn't stand seeing me so bruised. bawling one minute and then falling into a comatose state the next. The R.A. thought we should call one of the tower coordinators. I tried to tell her I didn’t want the whole world to know. But she wouldn't listen. She said she didn‘t know what else to do. She said that her super- visor would certainly know what we should do. Still in my fetal position, unable to speak coherently, hands shaking and tears gushing like a sprinkler set off by a fire alarm, I started screaming at them. I don't remember what 1 said but I ran out of the room and slammed the door. And then the hallway frightened me. Where was it 1 was going? Cer- tainly not outside. Would lever walk alone again? What was it I should do? That‘s when I guess I collapsed against the wall. They want me to tell the president. They said that's where I should go. "I don’t even know him!“ lyelled. “Besides, what would 1 say?”l can’t even admit to myself yet what happened to me. “Gawd!” I cried and held my temples with sweating palms. “I can‘t believe this is hap- pening." I called the operator and asked her for a number 1 could call. A hotline of some sort. “825-HELP; It‘s anonymous, and it‘s free. They’ll help." 1 thanked the first pleasant operator 1 think I've ever talked to and dialed the hotline immediately. After telling me that it's not my fault and that my life will still con- tinue, she listed phone numbers for funher support. “1 hope l‘ve helped." she said an hour or so later and told me to call back anytime—day or night. But then she asked me a disturbing question I couldn't answer. “Do you have a report and support system on your campus?" A ugsburg Echo / Friday. April [0. I987 Show less
Letters to the Editor n-lin'l privileer—u'rilu to w lect not only the iduuity of sources but also the idartity of I is that wrong? Or are the editors simply suing rnueh as the editors of the city dailies do‘l Last week. the Minneapolis Tribune published a column writ- ten under a psuedonyrn... Show moreLetters to the Editor n-lin'l privileer—u'rilu to w lect not only the iduuity of sources but also the idartity of I is that wrong? Or are the editors simply suing rnueh as the editors of the city dailies do‘l Last week. the Minneapolis Tribune published a column writ- ten under a psuedonyrn because tlte author (an unnamed jour- nalil) was talking about enane- Iy sensitive crucial that could have harmed her and her family—she was talking about the fact that her husband had AIDS. But dniliei don’t always wait for such poignant issues. Dailies routinely publish editorials with no attribution whatsoever. Those columns usually come aft: an issue has beat aired on the news pages. Then. the editorial writer's opinionis Iasumedtobetheopi- niorr of the newspaper as a whole. Was that the case with the Cathy Woody’s satire in the Echo? Another question surfaced recently. one that arises out of the notion of journalist's privilege. Should the Echo have to turn over all its notes. all of its information. all the names of the sources of We it has published? There is I key ruling in the tealmofjournaliat't privilegemne that came from the Caldwell Case involving a New York Times who did not want to unify before I Grand Jury bemuae he fdt it would have I ailing effect on his ability to report the news. The court declared that, “To eonvta-t news tinn..."lsthueapardldhae? AadtheueofM'urnnotahas ‘asowaReporter'rStiddlant amthat‘hhenewtmediashould havetheburd'rtofastabnantial priviaenottorevralsoureesol information or to disclose un- publishedinformation." Soundadurthetr...butit‘s not. Not yet. Minnesota's own lawraysthatareportambeex- peuedtorevulaoureesandinfor- oration if the issue is one of defamniouandthenamesofthe the law says journalists should not have to five up that information if it can be obtained by an alter- native means less destnrctive of the First Amardment. We un‘t allow this comparison of Echo Morten with profesw Iional journalists without asking one more question. Are student reporters and editors entitled to the same constitutional rights as those who practice journalism for I living? The Supreme Court has ruled that neither students not teachers "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expres- sion at the schoolhouse gate." The Court g0es on. quoting another case. to remind us as educators that we must not “strangle the free mind at its source and teach youth to dis- count important principles of our government as mere platitudes." Thee is one extremely impor- tant point that has yet to be stated. There has been no prior restraint. The students have had the freedom to publish. The Con— stitution has not been violated. What is happening now is simply what John Milton called for in the Ampagilico. All of us—students. administrators. professors. staff L are ' ‘ our right to have I free and open debate. Ideas are compuing in the free market for acceptance. Milton advised us not to doubt the strength of truth but to allow truth and falsehood to grapple. “Who ever knew truth put to the worse." he asked. “in I free and open encounter?" 0n the zoom anniversary of the Constitution. the First Amend- mutt dialogue ping on in the Echo seems fitting. Cathy Wish Writer and lnstnrctor all,“ M atom-an uafiw In..." “1‘ “It- “I. m ‘m man‘- m“ p u.- 3..- in- I-Ilm main—an- mm "*_- HEAL-uh. —~ mat-us null-an. *— -m- w‘.‘h~nu_ -*“~--*lm~‘-_ ~*——~— “~- -d—-—.-a—a~~—u--—" ~‘W--—_ ~-fl*l_ #I- “lhhm‘ To It E‘s Regarding Bob Ollanran's ideas for a “In late Idea. .adm o‘er: I read. with imam. your editorial milled "Prejudice—A Southerners Opinion." 1 In very plmcd by your willingness to share I few pieces of pasonal ex» pa-ience and to raise the issue of radsm as a fatxor which distances us from one another. Thank you fortalcingtheriskofsharingyour journey witlt us. I wOrrld like to continue the dialogue you have started by sharing a few personal experiences and expanding on the issues you raised. 1 share your experience of grow~ ing up in the south. As a result of my father’s career path. I had the "honor" of spending 13 of my first l8 years in Mississippi. Loui- siana and Kentucky. During the ninth grade 1 went to classes at Robert E. Lee Jr./Sr. High School with five black students. escorted by U.S. Marshalls. dur- ing the first year of the desegrega- tion of public schools in Louie siana. At the time we also lived across the street from a family in which the father was a member of the Ku Klux Klan and whose daughter was my first date to a school dance. Mix in with that ex- perience that my family was very liberal on racial issues and pro- gressive. in comparison with the context we found ourselves in. and you can understand that con- fusion about matters or race was I reality of my youth. Louise. you listed the works of I few authors who are helping you in your journey of self understand— ing and personal/ interpersonal growth. I would also encourage you, and our readers. to look at the writings of Eldridge Cleaver and Malcolm X. They helped me understand the reality of the racism in me as I basis for " ' of myself and others; and intellectual. in- terpersonal and interracial hones- ty. Through their teachings. l have found that it is possible to confront the negative realities of who I am by understanding and accepting that I am racist. I will always bring the perspective of “white reality" to every issue and person l meet. lil know that. then we can deal with ll. I hope other people who read your editorial. or these few words, will join in the discussion. William R. Rosser Dean of Students Dear Ron Contanued from page 4 To It “or. lnrwfne yourself standing on the cobblesones in the center mark: square of a European town. It is early Sunday morning lid the bells of a half-dozen _L a t t . ‘ _ the my are ""908 Is I pair of arty—haired ladies hurry past you on their way to mornrng mass. Suddenly. a flock of pigeons take flight from the front of a baro‘ue cathedral. lrke stone carvings come to life. and land at the foot of a magnificently ornate loth century fountain. This scene has played for hun~ dreds of years. and it will continue to play for hundreds more. Dur~ ing interim this year. nine Augsburg students were able to live in history itself for a month in Trier. West Germany while taking a class called “The Rhine Fron- tier." The course was taught com- pletely in German by Augsburg professor Donald Steinmetz. and it focused on the historical significance of the area of Europe between the Man: and the Rhine rivers. Since Roman times. this area has been the East-West border between first the Romans and the Germanic tribes. then be- tween the two halves of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. and is today the border between German and France. A walk through Trier is like a walk into the past. One can see the “Fonz Nigra." the old Roman ci- ly gate. which was built around 200 A.D.. and never was over- taken. on one end of Ihe marketplace. 0n the other end is the Basilica. standing 30 meters high and 67 meters long. Now used as a Protestant Church. it was originally the reception room of Constantine’s PIlace in Trier which was his summer residence. From the Roman Amphitheater where men were pitted against each other in fights to the death. to the birth house of the man who inadvenently pitted East against West - Karl Marx—history which is usually trapped in textbooks. becomes tangible. The interim class was not limited to Trier alone. The group traveled to France to Strasbourg. Nancy and Verdun. where the scars of World War I may never heal. Also visited were Maastrich. Holland; Aachen; West Germany. where Charlemagne was crowned; and Cologne. the home of the Koln Domkirche. a gothic cathedral which towers 510 feet above the city (only 50 feet shorter than the lDS) and was built main- ly in the 13th and hill! centuries. "Breathtaking" is the only word that describes the walk to the top show business. She joined the cast of the long—running “Cheers.” re. Chambers placingSlrellyLnng.tobecorneDiarre Tannery-after e, a..." ' of the whole parentidea.changedhismindandbecameastu'rogatemunache growetuhusbrinjngjoytoseveralwrachescursedwithaninlertileup P659- l-yKhflIIunfonunatelyhasdiuppnred.Srewaslastreeudriv- ingbackwardsoutofthefacultyparkingkrtataspcedofwmphwhm theaecelauorrtuckonhaAudi.Don'twor-ryabomMary:shewill makeapositiveirnpaawhereversheprs. humbecatneanairtnfficcomrollerJamoutforhiscalm ofthe"Dom"andtheviewofcity from there. On our free weekend. all but one of the students traveled [0 Amsterdam. There the contrast between old and new. which is symbolic of Europe. was the clearest. Rising from the bean of Amsterdam‘s “Red Light District" is an ornate gothic cathedral. Encircling the cathedral are 20-odd windows in which the ladies of the evening (and the day for that matter) display their mer~ chandise. Those who participated in the interim program were Carol Christinnsen. Kari Slrulz. Tami Fans. Tom Carlson. Dave Fuersl. Andrea Brunholzl. Kyle Brown. bruce Harrington and Kiel Chris» uanson. Three of the sludcnls returned home after interim. but the other six stayed in Europe to attend onc month of inlcnsivc German classes in Boppnrd. West Ger» many. and traveled to Vienna. Austria to study at the Unhcrsily for three months. Time travel is not a thing of science ficlion. The pasl is open to everyone who wants to find it. Study abroad is the perfect oppor- tunity to live history. and ex perience the world. instead ofjusl rending about it. Kiel Christinnson To the Editor: 1 have recently been reading back issues of the El‘hl}, and I came upon the Confessions Col- umn of Chuck Anderson. 1 noted especially how he avoided the question of whether things like at- tacks ln Murphy Square and reit- ual advances by teachers toward students ever happen. He seems to be stuck on the technicalin of the number of these cases. when in my mind, he should be expressing concern that any cases occur at all. There seems to be a lot of con- fusion going around, and i would like for him to clear it up for me and perhaps my classmates. l have heard rumors. now these are our founded and merely heresay, that an Augsburg sludenl was attacked in Murphy Square and called a “dykc” because she wouldn’t surr render herself to this rapist (I can‘t understand why not). I huve also heard rumors that an Augsburg co-ed pressed charges at the school level against an Augsburg professor because he asked for sexual favors. Rather than tell us columnists "You don't know if these allegations are true!" he should tell us if they did happen. Mark Cummings Columnisl Bar stabbing Continued from page I men ' in the The two men denied everything. The police have a definite suspect, but lack substantial incriminating evidence. Dave Stevens and some university students were with Owens at the time. The ECHO welcolea letters In basaohuthaa'lflpaJhe be! Show less
Good student endures fears Profs claim exercise key to relieve stress By PATTY LEE Co».4srociale Edi/or Bob is a junior at Augsburg College. He is a good student, and by anybody‘s standards would be considered “normal.” Bob has also suffered from anxiety attacks for eight years. He saw a... Show moreGood student endures fears Profs claim exercise key to relieve stress By PATTY LEE Co».4srociale Edi/or Bob is a junior at Augsburg College. He is a good student, and by anybody‘s standards would be considered “normal.” Bob has also suffered from anxiety attacks for eight years. He saw a counselor/social worker during his senior year of high school, and is not “going it alone." Bob has agoraphobia. The term means fear of the marketplace, or fear of public places. He believes his agoraphobia stems back to his father‘s death 10 years ago, when he was in fifth grade. “I repressed my feelings instead of talking with the rest of my family. I never ac- cepted the surprise of my father's death," he explained. “Then basically things just snowballed until my senior year in high school. It got so bad I didn‘t want to go anywhere. “Anxiety attacks are awful. It’s hard to explain, but your heart pounds, your body tingles, you have a shortness of breath and your vision is impaired. It almost feels as if you’re going to die. For me it usually helped to get outside, and away from whatever was bothering me.” He explained that it’s important to calm down and reason with yourself. “It‘s really irrational fears that cause anxiety attacks. You can’t explain it or predict it.” He cited an example of a school friend, one he wasn‘t very close to, going home for a week. He woke up in the middle of the night, suffering from an anxiety attack, for no apparent reason. Bob received counseling for a year and a half. “Basically we talked about the affect of my father's death, and my feelings. After that I went to a psychiatrist with my counselor. The psychiatrist said I didn‘t need medication because it was all in my head and not my body," Bob said. Shortly after that he discon- tinued counseling. “I decided I have to work on it myself. “My family was really very helpful. I felt set apart from them, because they couldn’t really understand why I couldn‘t take part in certain things,“ Bob said. When his mother was going to California during the summer, he wanted to go, but at the same time he was paralyzed with fear. However, she kept encouraging him to go, he- did, and it was a positive experience. “I would love to meet someone who had agrophobia. It’s so lonely—people can't really understand what it's like until they‘ve suffered from it. Things most people take for granted, like going to the store or a restaurant, are such a challenge for an agoraphobic." Bob explained that to the agoraphobic mind, some places are “safe.” For instance, he could go to his counselor without fear, because this was “safe.” It’s still hard for Bob to go to new places. "I’m not afraid of the place, but I'm afraid of the pro- cess of going and getting there, and the problems that may occur. I need to feel in control of my feel- ings. The trapped sensation is what's so frustrating. But you have to realize that you can't always be in control," Bob said. "I do get jealous of people who can just pack up and go anywhere. I have to make excuses not to do things." Bob is lonely at times. Few pe0< ple outside his family know about his illness, except his very good friend, and he chooses to keep it that way. “It’s a long, scary process to get back," Bob said. “You really have to force yourself to do things you may not want to do." He firmly believes in counseling to help people suffering from agoraphobia or anxiety attacks. “You need someone to say, “You're a good person and you can make it.’ " Bob believes faith has played a vital role in his recovery. “Faith has been everything to me. I believe in prayer~—God is the ultimate counselor. “If I were to say one thing to someone suffering from agoraphobia. I’d tell them to have hope and self-respect. The greatest source of this is through prayer. Never give up hope. and always feel good about yourself," Bob said. “And never be too scared to have a good time." Depression: a prevalent emotion By PATTY LEE Co-Associate Editor, According to CSD counselor Nancy Medcraft, one of the most frequent complaints of college students is that of feeling depress- ed. “It (depression) is a universal experience—most people know what it‘s like. It’s a ‘normal’ ex- perience under certain cir- cumstances." Typical symptoms of this type of depression include feeling over- whelmed, blue, pessimistic, withdrawn, lonesome and having no energy or motivation. The range, variety and intensity of these symptoms helps determine the severity of the problem. “when people come in to talk to me, I often ask them two things,” Medcraft explained. “We talk about events in their life and how they’re feeling about them. We also discuss what mean- ing they ascribe to these events." This latter question is important because, Medcraft pointed out, their reactions indicate how they're interpreting certain occur- rences and how this is affecting their life. College students often ex- perience periods of depression because they are in such an in- credible time of change. “They‘re dealing with things like family separation, sexuality and an often new-found sexual identity." said Medcraft. “As value systems are challeng- ed in a liberal arts school, one can feel less secure. College also helps people learn their own strengths and limitations. This shapes their belief system of themself," Med- craft said. She suggested, for in- stance, that a student who may have gotten good grades in high school might find himself strug- gling in college. This can be detrimental to a possibly already shaky self-esteem. “Different people assign dif» ferent meaning to the events that happen to them,” said Medcraft. The meaning a person assigns to an event then affects how lie/she deals with it and other parts of life. According to Medcraft, for most people, talking and being able to share pain is therapeutic. “This helps bridge the feeling of isolation,“ Medcraft said. “Some people don't even know what the source of their feeling is. But sometimes, through counseling, connections emerge,“ Medcraft explained. She believes it is very important for people suffering from depression to find these con- nections, so they can learn to cope with them. Medcraft went on to say, “Underlying depression are pain, guilt, anger and loss." Therefore, it is helpful for people to realize their depression and learn to work with it. Counseling is important, but support systems are also vital. These include friends, family and extra-curricular activities. By AUTUMN BRIGGS Features Editor Feeling under pressure? Need to relieve some of that tension? Stress can be controlled by physical exercise and relaxation. lf stress isn't dealt with produc- tively it can cause headaches, ulcers, insomnia, heart attacks. a lower immune system and other physical problems, according to Joyce Pfaff and Richard Borstad. Changes in personality can also result from stress. People may become angry and sharp. Pfaff and Borstad believe peo- ple should actively work towards controlling and reducing stress in their lives. Aerobic exercise helps deal with stressful energy. Participating in activities such as biking, swimming, rowing, cross- country skiing—even walking, can help to redirect stress. It is important to know your “target zone." When exercising you want to work your body enough, but not too much. Everybody's limit is different. The maximum heart rate is 220, from that you subtract your age. You should work your rate up to 90 percent of that figure, maximum; if you're just starting out only work up to 70 percent. Pfaff said you must exercise at this rate three times a week, for at least 15 minutes. “Stress isn‘t negative, but how you deal with it could be." said Pfaff. “Exercising can give a general overall feeling of well bc~ ing.” Many people associate exer- cising with getting their body in shape, but Pfaff jogs to keep her mind in shape. After jogging she feels she can think more clearly, especially if there‘s a problem she’s trying to work through. If you think exercising fre- quently will make you too tired to deal with other things, you could be wrong. Pfaff thinks people who exercise are more alert. Borstad agrees, “People become more energized from exercising." Businesses are even giving time off to employees during the day for a half hour or so to exercise. Pfaff said as a result they see more pro ductivity. Sometimes exercising can release a chemical in the brain, ena dorphine. This chemical produces a reaction similar to morphine or cocaine, which can be a pleasurable experience, according to Pfaff and Borstad. This feeling is sometimes referred to as a “run- ner‘s high." This seems to be a “positive addiction“ compared to other things people do to deal with stress. People turn to drugs to escape the pressure. Treatment centers for drug abuse are beginning to experiment with the use of exercise in their programs. It is a way to feel good naturally. Exercising is important. but conscious relaxation can also help to reduce stress, according to Borstad. He said you must learn the difference between being tense and relaxed. You can do this by tensing up muscles in your body, and then letting them go. When doing this you work with only one part of the body, such as toes, ankles, calves; working through the whole body. Breathing is often a good focal point when you are trying to relax. Meditation principles use breathing to control many parts of the body. Borstad said people can consciously control things like their heart beat. If you‘re feeling weighted down with work and other respon- sibilities, “Take a break." Don't say you don't have time. Pfaff and Borstad think everybody should find time for physical ac- tivity and relaxation. If you do you may feel better about yourself. Pfaff and Borstad will discuss in more detail ways to deal with stress and practice actual techni- ques, at a workshop on Monday, April 13 at 2:45 pm. in the Mar- shall room. tutoring. Where to find help on-campus: Academic Skills Center (x1166); time management, academic Career Planning and Placement (x1162); job and career concerns. CSD: Counseling (x1160); Counselors Jim Grubs, Nancy Med- craft and Joan Slater, for individual appointment. Campus Ministry Office (x1106); Pastor Dave Wold. Other faculty and staff persons are often willing to help. Feeling stressed out? You're not alone By JENNI LILLEDAHL News Editor “Stress is like a spice. In the right proportions it enhances the flavor. Too little produces a bland meal. Too much may choke you.” This is how Donald Tubesing describes stress in a book titled, Kicking Your Stress Habits. Tubesing goes on to define stress as “Our responses as we attempt to adapt to the stressors in our life." Everyone experiences stress. “More people talk about stress now," said an Augsburg senior. “It‘s OK to be stressed." Stress is a necessary function, according to Nancy Medcraft, Augsburg CSD counselor. It becomes dysfunctional when there is too much or too little. For ex- ample, taking an exam is a stressful time for many students. 6 Students need enough stress to motivate them for the exam, but not too much, said Medcraft. According to .Ian Sega], from the Stress Resource Institute in Minneapolis, stress is necessary for life. It is neither good nor bad, but its effects on the mind and body are cumulative and can lead to disease if misunderstood or managed ineffectively. For students, stress is very real. It can be uplifting, healthy or damaging. “Students are in a context where they have to cope with a number of stressors," said Med- craft. One of the high change periods in our lives is the college years, ac- cording to Sue Bartolutti, Mortensen Tower coordinator. Change is a common source of stress. Students have to deal with breaking away from family and friends, changes in peer groups, value changes, career choices, new lifestyles, sexual identity ques- tions, managing emotions and developing physical, intellectual and emotional competence, said Bartolutti, who received her master’s in student development. “A lot of my stress has to do with family," said an Augsburg junior. “When that‘s unstable, it adds to my instability." “With all of the changes and challenges, students are often forced to confront the issues." said Bartolutti. “This often creates a crisis and can be very stressful." Students are also coming to terms with issues like life direc» tion, discovery of habits, in- dependence, self-knowledge, responsibility and value ex- perimentation, according to Med- craft. “These things need to happen but are also very stressful,” said Medcraft. “(All of this) can be thrilling and. at the same time, painful." Another external stressor for many students is money. Trying to manage school and a job to pay for school can be quite stressful. Death, divorce, marriage, mov- ing and jobs are other common external stressors. Stress may also stem from inter- nal pressures. “Sometimes the internal demands we put on ourselves are not realistic." said Medcraft. “Some people expect too much of the self." She said people sometimes treat themselves as machines. Any person has a great capacity to accomplish. The fault is when people push themselves too hard. too long, according to her. “They become out of balance with how they can live efficiently.” People who feel they need to do most things well often experience a great deal of stress. according to Tubesing. In today’s society. which places so much emphasis on achievement, students often become overcommitted. He says people need to make choices and decide which stressors to keep and which to eliminate. Other internal sources of stress include our perceptions. values and beliefs, according to Tubesing. If our ac- tions are in conflict with our beliefs, this can cause stress. According to Bartolutti, there are certain periods throughout the year when students seem to ex- Canrinued on page 7 Augsburg Echo /Friday, April IO, I987 Show less
mum-q Macadam? Youianotdano more-tress is said ‘ Each ‘ “ '* ‘ shame-Mapeciallylor Ioeslatoknowhim/laa'aelf. huh- Ibo have new ad- just-mes and expectations. Aaotha Hob stress paiod is the “by -Novaan and December. Bartolutti said Bomber is a very bids strss noun bewiaeof finals. finana'al mas.... Show moremum-q Macadam? Youianotdano more-tress is said ‘ Each ‘ “ '* ‘ shame-Mapeciallylor Ioeslatoknowhim/laa'aelf. huh- Ibo have new ad- just-mes and expectations. Aaotha Hob stress paiod is the “by -Novaan and December. Bartolutti said Bomber is a very bids strss noun bewiaeof finals. finana'al mas. animus and. for some. going home. The spring months are another lid Its time. More people seen to an donated in the spring. The number of referrals and m who go in for counseling is higha' in the spring. according to Medcraft. Spring is an especth stressful period for seniors. according to Bartolutti. “I‘ve never felt more stressed out than this semester." said one Augsburg senior. “A lot of it is because of job anxiety and uncer- tainty." “Over short periods of time our bodies can cope with these various stressors." Medcraft said. “But they can't cope over long periods. That's what you get breakdowns. which can take many forms." According to Segal. symptoms of stress. physical and emotional. are the bodies natural alarms. When you experience a great deal of stress. your body may tell you. "I feel anxious. unaaded and “1 gm moody and said a sophomore. Individuals have a wide range ofresponses to the same stressors. Howdoyonlrnowifyonhave toomnsfisaress‘fbledcrafimid thaearepbysicahaaotionaland behavioral signals of stress. l" ' youmay ' a eeling man. may. tarful. dqnessed and tense are unotional signs. Behaviorally. anything that is un- charactaistic for that person may be a sign of stress. according to Medaaft. Banolutti said she sees stress in students when they act out with inappropriate or atypical behavior. what they show signifi- cant mood changes and when they have interpersonal conflicts. "We all have a diversity of resources to cope with stress. We need to know our own resources," Medcraft said. “I don’t think a person could be in college if that person didn‘t have the resources. “when I work with students who are unduly stressed. 1 often need to help them reach a balance in their lives." said Medcrafl. The search for balance. for ways to understand the alarm symptoms and for ways to manage stress is the search for health. according to the Stress According to Medcraft. it's im- portant to find out what's behind the stress and develop an nndm " about the , ‘ One ‘ L , “l maygobuyabookorgobeby myselfandtrytoguagripon thing." “Crying and talking worlr for me when i feel stressed." said another student. Everyone has his/her own set of abilities to handle stress. accor- ding to Medcraft. “There are also skills you can learn to deal with stress. For example. relaxation skills can be helpful for some." According to her. a teacher of classes on relaxation skills. learn- ing to relax for five minutes before bedtime can make all of the difference for some people. Getting adequate sleep, eating properly and exercise are also im— portant considering these are the areas where we are most often af- fected by stress. said Medcralt. “If you notice the signs. it is im- portant to reach out to others. whether it be friends. a counselor or someone else you respect." said Medcrafl. “Just the process of Ialking about it can be beneficial." if you would like to learn more about mess or would like to talk to someone about your own stress habits. you may call any of the ‘ at CSD (Medcraft. Joan Slater and .lim Grubs) to ask questions or set up an appoint- latent. Continued from page 4 laarns what they enter a room "misty-optically" rather than op- timinlcall y. Similarly. afternoon classes need more breaks. If we start a little late. it's no big deal. Eva'yone needs 30-45 minutes (depending on what day it is) to prepare for class. [twill help students absorb the material better. Alan. if classes are ended 30-45 minutes early (again depending on the day) it will five us time to reflect on the subjects of study. This time is audal tor reunion of important ideas. Mmmeoftheae Weareall Into ' ' on a mary-go-round. and this is the way of the whirled. smash AS 0 Saturday , Apr: I est; aprri—llam l0m «Floor Norieneen NO MINORS Cool: 03 (mWaeobymmAprilsund) on: mmrlerw guest per Person WATCH m2 souls Renae mama; meo mat/M, mm "7 Edward Munch 's The Scream. ACT C English majors discuss various topics lly DEVONEY LOOSER Squf Wri/cr A conference for English mn- jors. sponsored annually by the Amiated Colleges of the Twin Cities, (ACT C) came to Augsburg on Friday, April 3. Students and faculty interested in the study of literature spent an afternoon at— tending panel discussions. 3 recep— tion and a dinner. Student representatives from each of the ACTC schools (Augsburg. Hamline, Macalester. St. Catherine's and St. Thomas) comprised four panels on the sub- jects of theory. fiction, drama and poetry. Conference participants chose to attend two of the four panels. Jonathan Stensland. Teal Grey, Andrew Altenburg and Cheryl Witsoe represented Augsburg on the student panels. Each of them met with the other ACTC panelists several times before the conference. and each spoke for approximately 10 minutes on their respective topics. Panel one. entitled “Com- munities of Interpretation." con- sidered the purposes of literary study. According to the panel, groups with common interests in literary theory come into existence when two or more people want to sharerha'rinsightsandvaluesina lituary work. Pandists spoke on the com» of libu'al ans inaitutions. nations. “denim and non» (when approaching literary inter- pretation) . . . I want to shun: where l'm coming from.“ “Reading Cultural Difference: Maxine Hong Kingston‘s No Name Woman."’ panel lwtt. discussed how culture creates literature and how literature reflects culture. Hong's shan story looks in the problems at young first generation Chinese woman faces. Grey speculated about whclher the story was a narrnlivc or an autobiography. She presented research on the author's Me It) at tempt to answer this question. Altenburg represented Augsburg in panel Ihree, “(ireek Legend Meets Christian Gospel- Oedipus at Coionus and I‘m! Gospel al ('ulonus. " Commenting upon the two plays and who they were produced for. Ihe panelists discussed roles of participant and observer In drama. communities in Greek dramas verses church services. and functions 0! a chorus. The panel questioned, “What happens in a modern adaptation of a classic?" “Poetry and Gender," panel four. looked at the difference (if any) gender makes in writing and reading poetry. Distributing poems ol which the writer's or subject's gender was unknown. panelists invited the audience to speculate on gender and answer questions on its importance. A reception in the alumni gallery followed the panels. Ending the conference was a dinner built! at Omar's Oaaia' . Altenburg summed up the con. ference commenting. “There was ayatmixotuudamandtaculiy tiapatson. Show less
Rory Brmkman competing in [[0 Inc/er high hurdles. He finished Ihird. Auggie tracksters — Wom en gather 7 wins By TODD STEENSON Slaff Writer The first outdoor meet of the year led to a number of firsts by the Augsburg College women‘s track team; seven to be exact. That is the number of first place... Show moreRory Brmkman competing in [[0 Inc/er high hurdles. He finished Ihird. Auggie tracksters — Wom en gather 7 wins By TODD STEENSON Slaff Writer The first outdoor meet of the year led to a number of firsts by the Augsburg College women‘s track team; seven to be exact. That is the number of first place finishes the Auggies gathered at a meet last weekend at Hamline University in St. Paul. According to Augsburg Coach Paul (irauerI “It was a great meet. We really had some out- standing times.“ Senior Karen Sterner lead the Auggies with three first place finishes. winning the 100 meter hurdles. the high jump and the 200 meter dash. According to (.iraucr. Sterner's time of 15.5 seconds in the 100 meter hurdles was a good early season time. Sterner also finished second in the long jump with a leap of 15‘ 9". Sophomore Carol Ross also turtted in some excellent perfor» tnances. Graucr said. Ross won the loo mcter dash in 12.8 seconds and the 400 meter intermediate lturdles in a time of l:06.4. By comparison. Grauer said the win- ning time in the 400 meter hurdles in a recent meet at the University of Minnesota was 1:064. The women‘s 4x400 meter relay team of Ross, Shelley Carpenter. Ann Bogren and Sterner took first with a time of 4 minutes 12.4 seconds. According to Grauer. this time was six seconds faster than the team's best indoor time this year. Senior Melanie Herrera won the shot put with a throw of 46‘ 1“, her best throw outdoors. Herrera also took fourth in the discus with a toss of 117' 10". Other good performances were turned in by Carpenter, who took second in the 100 and 2(1) meter dashes. and Ann Bogren. who took third in the 1500 meter run. Grauer was especially pleased with Bogren‘s performance in the 4x400 meter relay. “It was her first time running the event and she really did a good job for us." Grauer said. Grauer said that the track at Hamlinc was brand new and that this meet was the first time it had been used. “All the first place —Phola by Jean Gerlnrh finishes set track records. “The Augsburg men's team also turned in some good perfor- mances," Grauer said. Krisanus Medlock placed third in the triple jump with a leap of 41' 7" and fifth in the high jump at 6’ 4". a good early season leap. according to Grauer. Mark Buckentin placed fourth in the 110 meter hurdles and fourth in the javclin throw with a toss of 148‘ 7". “This was Mark’s first time throwing the javelin and he did it really well." Grauer said. Other place winners for Augsburg included Rory Brinkman. third in the 100 meter hurdles; Joe Boyer. second in the 200 meter dash; Todd Delong. fourth in the 400 meter dash; and Bob Telander. third in the 5000 meter run. “Overall it was a good opening meet.” Grauer said. “We are start- ing to show the results of our good indoor season." The Augsburg track team‘s next meet will be this weekend at Carleton College in Northfield. Softballs go 3—4 in sun state The Auggie softball team com- pleted its spring trip to California with a 3-4 record. The team started out the trip by splitting a double-header with the sixth rank- ed teattt in the region. The Aug» gtes defeated Whittier College 3-1 iii the first game and lost the second game +1. in game number one. senior pitcher Amy Hyland scattered four hits. walked three and struck out three. The Auggie batters received a big boost with senior left fielder Kim Panek. junior catcher Michele Boyer and sophomore utility player Kari Smith each col- Iecttng two hits. ln game number two. freshman right fielder Janel McGraw cole lected three hits in three at bats. Despite McGraw‘s effon. the Auggies left nine runners in scor- ing positions. Atter splitting with Whittier. the Auggics traveled down the coast to play the fifth ranked team in the region. University of California at San Diego. Again the Auggies split the double header. in the sixth inning of the game. the Auggies scored four runs on hits by Kelly Theis. Shel— ly Craft. Smith and MCGHW. and 8 four UCSD errors to break open a 1-1 tie. The Auggies hung on to table a 53 win. in game two. freshman pitcher Birgit Lillehei went the distance to chalk up a 5—1 loss. Coach Carol Enke said of Lillehei‘s first com— plete game, “Birgit threw very well for only her second outing of the season. Unfortunately we complicated things for her by committing two ‘uncool' errors and only getting four hits." The fifth game of the trip sent the Auggies to the first round of the eight team California Lutheran tournament. Hyland picked up her third win in as many starts with the help of some excellent defensive effons by Theis and freshman outfielder Dee Cook. The Auggies defeated Azula Pacific 3-]. Missed opportunities cost the Auggies a chance to reach the quarterfinals as they fell to the University of LaVeme 3—2 in the second round. The Auggies left eight runners on base. committed two base running errors and one fielding error to aid LaVcrne's victory. The loss matched the Auggies up with UCSD for the third time in two days. This time. UCSD's endurance prevailed. as they trounced the Auggies 80. Although the Auggies failed to score a runI they collected 10 hits and left 13 runners on base. Panek was 3—3 while sophomore catcher Rene Fernette was 24. “it was obvious we were tired against UCSD. Besides it being our third game of the day, it was our seventh game in three days. The team showed a lot of en- thusiasm and desire in that game. but we just didn't have enough left in us. No matter what Amy or Birgit threw them. they hit it. There's not much you can do under those circumstances. “Overall I feel we played in- credibly well over those three days. We had excellent perfor- mances by several players and the team's overall attitude was superb." said Enke. The Auggies finished a busy weekend last week. defating St. Schohstica (8'3. 14-13, in eight in- nings) and losing two close games to St. Cloud (0-1. 4-5). Amburg's mos currmt record is 5-6. Impressive football coach inducted into Hall of Fame By A. SAMWAYS Staff Writer 0n Much 16, Amburg alum- nus Earle Solamonson returned to his nlma meter to be inducted into the hall of fame. Solomonson, now head football coach at Mon- tana State University. gained his fame during his career It North Dakota State. when the Bisons won 23 consecutive games. Solomonson's record is impres- sive, and his honors many. He was recently named the Kodak Divi- sion 11 National “Coach of the Year." Last season he was given the same title by the Chevrolet Na- tional Division II and is likely to receive that award again this year. The Bisons were known as a running football team. and Solomonson plans to continue with a strong offensive style. "We'll certainly have an option running attack and that will be the basis of our football nrortram. We are committed to being sound, both of fensively and defensively." he said. During his stay at North Dakota State. Solomonson‘s team boasted a graduation rate of 91 percent. “Our commitment is to the athletic field in football, but it is also to the student athlete in the classroom. They go together. It is a critical aspect of what college football is about." according to Solomonson. Solomoan spoke in chapel at Augsburg and later held a meeting with the football squads and coaches where he stressed the im- portance of the individual as well as the team as a whole. Solomonson graduated from Augsburg College in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in social science. He then went on to the College of St. Thomas to earn his master‘s degree in education. Mayer, McCauley named 1987 football captains Senior quarterback John Mayer and senior cornerback Jeff Mc- Cauley have been named co- captains of the 1987 Augsburg College football team. Mayer was a captain in 1986 and holds the school record for most pass attempts in a game (43) and has tied the school record for most completions in a game (22). Mayer led the team in both rushing (427) and passing (1174) last year. He was named MIAC Player of the Week for his perfor- mance against the Hamline University Pipers during the 1986 season. Against Hamline. he had 277 yards total offense and scored two touchdowns in a near upset of the Pipers. Mayer is a 1984 grad- uate of Webb High School in Reedsburg. Wisc. He is majoring in business. McCauley has been a three-year starter at cornerback for the Aug- gies. He was second in solo tackles for the team last season with 28 and fourth overall with 63 total tackles. A 1984 graduate of Arch- bishop Brady High School. Mc- Cauley is majoring in business. MlA’s, The Universe of Jean Arp Continuedfram page 3 more easily accepted by the public than abstract paintings. Arp saw sculpture as the dynamic medium suited to nature. Nature scutpted driftwood. rocks and leaves. Sculpture is dynamic through the time taken to walk around it. through changing shadows cast from moving sunlight, and in its process of creation. He guided dynamics of physics to create shape: falling. dripping. breaking. tearing. His collages mix materials and time. He compulsively recycled his old sculptural fragments and torn Al’s Breakfast Continued from page 2 has the character which matches that of Belushi. His boisterous comic style appeals to people of all ages. He noticed a young girl at the counter. He said. “Do you want to see something fun? Watch this." He picked up a pancake, a raw egg and a roll of scotch tape. He juggled all three as everyone in the restaurant applauded his mastery. When he finished he bellowed. “All right, who ordered the blueberry pancakes." The walls are scattered with unusual paraphernalia from all over the world. A portion of a wall is plastered with currencies from different countries. People donate their heirlooms and souvenirs like hats. pictures. postcards. banners and proverbial ' like. “Tipping is not a dty in Russia. ' The food is reasonably priced and pinung to the pallet. The prices range from a bowl of yogurt at W3 to spaialty items at etchings into new collages. regenderating them like nature. To summarize in Arp’s words: “What arrogance is concealed in perfection. Why struggle for precision. purity, when they can never be attained. The decay that begins immediately upon comple- tion ofthe work was now welcome to me.” The Universe of Hans Arp is here through May 24. If you miss- ed it in Stuttgart. Strassbourg and Paris and can't see it in Boston or San Fransisco. then drive a mile west on Franklin. left at 3rd Avenue. $6.25. The wide variety of menu items enhances the international arnbience. They offer specialty items like the “Israeli Special." which is scrambled eggs with kosher salami and onions; and “Hucvos Ranchero's.“ which is fried eggs with green peppers, hot peppers and onions. They also of- fer waffles. omelettes. french toast and corned beef hash. My favorite. “the Spike," consists of scrambled eggs. cheddar cheese. sauteed mushrooms and garlic. This tiny cafe is located in the hm of Dinkytown on Nth Avenue South Fast. When look- ing for Al's be sure not to blink; You may miss it. it is sandwiched between Gioco Caffe and Simms Hardware. Al’s is open Monday through Saturday 6:w a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:03 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It's a brakfut bonanza that should not be missed. Augsburg Echo/Friday, April [0. I987 Show less
AUGSBURG {W Augsburg College, Minneapolis milio Estevez comes to Augsburg If!" kfi‘ By RANDA BOCK and LAURA FERRY Co-Editors in Chief What in the world was Emilio Estevez doing on Augsburg's cam- pus last week? Would you believe filming a movie in the ice arena? As we walked onto the ice to get a... Show moreAUGSBURG {W Augsburg College, Minneapolis milio Estevez comes to Augsburg If!" kfi‘ By RANDA BOCK and LAURA FERRY Co-Editors in Chief What in the world was Emilio Estevez doing on Augsburg's cam- pus last week? Would you believe filming a movie in the ice arena? As we walked onto the ice to get a closer look at the approximately 50 film crew members and actors who were milling (or skating) about, Emilio sat in a director’s chair at the far end of the rink, talking on his cellular phone. In front of the cameras a peewee hockey team was practicing their soft passing with eggs. Although people looked busy, nothing seemed to be getting accom- plished—except crossword puzzles and card games. During the hour we watched the filming, one ac— ceptable take was shot. "Bombay" is the working title of the movie which has been film— ed since Jan. 22 in the Twin Cities' metropolitan area, including the Augsburg College Ice Arena. The movie centers around Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), a fast- track lawyer who is assigned to coach an inner city kids‘ hockey team. Even though very little seemed to be accomplished while we look- ed on, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The actors practiced their skating. Director Stephen Herek (“Bill and Ted‘s Excellent Adventure“) tromped around in moon boots. Wardrobe skated after the kids checking their costumes, referring to polaroids of the hockey players so that they looked the same in each scene. Emilio finished his phone conver- sation and a make-up artist check» ed his face—even though he look- ed good to us—before he joined the other actors. Crew members scraped and swept the ice directly in front of the camera. But why did the film producers choose Augsburg’s ice? Bombay Films, lnc. originally wanted to film the team’s practices on a pond in Peavey Park, said Cat Thompson, location manager of the movie who lives in the Twin Cities. “We had this incredibly warm winter, and we lost our pond. So we had to rewrite part of that scene and put it inside somewhere,” she said. In October the production designer came to Minnesota and photographed all the ice rinks within 50 miles ofthe Twin Cities. Eight rinks were chosen as loca- tions to shoot the film. They chose more than enough rinks in case of warm weather. Augsburg was specifically chosen for its unique look from the other rinks they were using. “In the film itself you want to be able to show people visually and quickly that you're in a dif- ferent arena each time," said Thompson. Her job is to choose possible sites for filming and to ensure things run smoothly at each site. In exchange for using Augs- burg’s ice arena, the company bought ice time and made a dona— tion to the St. Paul Figure Skating Club. It was also filmed at the New Hope, Minnetonka and Pa- rade ice arenas. The weather also prevented the filming of a scene at the Winter Carnival Ice Palace because it melted. They rewrote the scene and m0ved it to Rice Park in St. Paul. The Landmark Center lights up the background. Artists were hired to create ice sculptures, and trucks hauled snow to the park. Vol. 98, No. 18 “It turned out to be a much lovelier shot than the ice castle would have been,“ said Thomp- son. The movie will be filmed at 22 locations in Minnesota, including IDS Center, St. Cloud Court- house, Gaviidae Common, Grand Avenue and Wilson School. They also shot in the Elliot Park neighborhood which is the setting for the hockey players‘ homes. The film crew changed the ap- pearance of the community by painting and replacing glass. “The people who lived there loved it and wished we could have kept it like that,“ Thompson said. “I find the people in the Twin Cities are incredibly giving," she added. “Film—making here is still fairly new so people are somewhat fascinated with it . . . The Twin Cities has a really good reputation in terms of the cities being cooperative to film. They make it easy for film companies to come in." We asked her about gawkers and security problems on campus. “For having a working rink next door and being on a college cam- pus, it's not too bad," she said. “People are curious and you have to expect that." While we were on the set, Co- producer Martin Huberty came and spoke to us. As co-producer he acts as a troubleshooter when problems arise. “We can spend up to $70,000 a day,“ he said. “If a main actor like Emilio has the wrong Sweater on and nobody can find the right sweater, or something as stupid as that, we can shut down production.“ Huberty told us that they had shot over 300,000 feet of film. The editors, director and producers Continued on page 4 The turnch {Vflk wit upfur a Shot on the ice of the .«1 agsburg arena us Co-Editor Runda Bot-It talks with a co» prt ldllct‘ V 7 Phulu m I) ( m: nei‘. [summit I.,imv [m f», Friday, April 10, 1992 I? ‘3‘ ! ‘ . -o . Q During u /)/'(’tI/\' from filming [inn/in [is/eve: (III(/ the I'm! of l/It‘ HltIl'lt‘ crew eat lunch new to the east sit/e of loss (‘eii/ei‘. il'lio/o Iii Air/Ir Ira/wimp Parking fees are the highest at Augsburg and may be increased WiBy “NBA TE’ITZTAFF Staff Writer Parking fees may be going up at Augsburg next year, according to the Parking Committee, Augsburg has a weekday student body of 1,400 with 530 faculty and staff, Within a two-block radius there are 559 parking spaces. Here the lots are designated, with 218 spaces for faculty / staff, 176 for commuters, l28 for residents and 37 for mertlovt. At Augsburg an annual parking permit costs $50. Hamline University enrolls 2,500 students who share the 700 spaces in their four lots with 500 faculty and staff. All lots are within a two—block radius. Users are charged a $36 annual ice. The Uniyersity‘ of St. Thomas' 4,423 students and 774 staff also share parking~2,035 spaces within about three blocks. Students and staff pay $20 for a lull-year permit. Nearby. the College of St. Catherine charges only $10 for the lull year of parking. Their 600 spaces are also shared by all. Some in the main lot are reserscd for faculty for limited hours of the day, but this is not a problem because “that lot is neser com- pletely full," according to secu- rity. The College has 1,827 students and 541 faculty and staff. The fifth A( l(’ iricmber, Macalt'stcr College, has 365 spaces for lllL'll l,lShow less
Page Two Commentary Political system lacks real substance LBy ROB VOEDISCH Newsvgdl‘tor This is an election year, and the candidates are getting on my nerves quicker than usual. In ‘88 I watched the Democrats with interest all the way to the convention. This year, I was bored with the Democratic... Show morePage Two Commentary Political system lacks real substance LBy ROB VOEDISCH Newsvgdl‘tor This is an election year, and the candidates are getting on my nerves quicker than usual. In ‘88 I watched the Democrats with interest all the way to the convention. This year, I was bored with the Democratic candidates at about the same time the Twins dropped three in Atlanta. I will be the first to admit that I know nothing about this country‘s political system. It does not excite me in the least. And while this is not entirely my own fault, I feel I should apologize. We should apologize. I have asked numerous people whom they support for presi- dent. Most have answered with a resounding “none of the above.” This cannot be. Granted, we as voters have very little to choose from; I may be mistaken, but I think it was John Chancellor who coined the phrase “they all suck pus." But because these guys are so terrible, we should be keeping track of them all the more. It is important to know where these individuals stand on the issues. And not just your pet issues. You should know what to expect from Bush, Buchanan, Brown and Clinton on as many policies as you can. And, as my uncle (the ex-marine) says, “Look at what they do and not at what they say." In other words, when Bush confides in us that he is going to be the “environmental/educational/low tax/funky, fresh, fly" president, we should look at his record Over the last four (or actually 12) years. Do not trust his lips again, kids. Too much is at stake. And speaking of crooks, let's take a peek at Congress. The Liberty Bell is an By NATALIE HENKE Columnist You know the story. You grew up in a small white town (or suburb). Your parents worked hard but never suffered too much. And if you really wanted something, you could probably have it. You came to Augsburg because you wanted to be in the excitement of the city. Or fered? And did you think much about it? THE ALARM IS RINGING...WAKE UP!!! A wise person I know said that we (meaning white. basically middle and upper class people) keep tell- ing less privileged people that they don't have what we have, and that they will never have the things that we have. We must ask ourselves, how long are they going to take it? (Mo Are they really the hard drinking, rap n’ pillaging, check-bouncing goons we have come to know and love? I don’t know. Here’s a better question: Does it matter? To me, no. I don’t think it should matter to the American public either. If you are going to vote these clowns out of office, do it for a real reason. Vote ’em out because of their views, because of their policies, because of their records. Do not, I repeat, do not give a congressperson the heave-ho simply because he or she screwed the house bank. I would hate to see Sen. Jesse Helms’ chances for re- election in 1996 shattered because he wrote a few bad checks; it would be quite sad to learn that his con- stituents back in ’01 Carolina could tolerate his racist, sexist, homophobic, Nee-fascist, Ku Klux Klanesque ideas for all these years, but could not stand by and let him forget to balance his bank account. Sure, throw the bums out, but at least have a decent reason. Believe me, you will not have that far to look for one, but you should look. The world is at a crossroads. Or, at least that is what Tom Brokaw told me. He could be lying. I don’t know much, but I do know this: it takes more than great hair to win a NCAA basketball championship (and Christian Laetner does have great hair, I have to say). It also takes more than a browsing of Newsweek to know who to vote for. Take the time to know what they are about. If we listened only to what Connie Chung told us, we’d be convinced that Brown was born on Jupiter; Buchanan is really, really, really pro-American; Bush came to us by way of a virgin birth; and Clinton is a reefer addict. There has to be more to democracy than this. know each other, the more con- fused, misinformed and frighten- ed we become. The gap continues to widen. There are so many people with blinders on. So many people who only know that they need to have Nintendo and M-T.V. and three cars so that everyone can pollute the air when it is conve- nient for them to do so. What are we waiting for? It's not getting better! If we aren‘t help out in some of the rougher neighborhoods, you can still go back to your suburb and be with all of your "comfortable" (meaning rich) friends. Someday, someone is going to push someone in the oppressed classes too far, and the United States is going to spontaneously combust. When that happens, what is going to save any of us, whatever our race, culture, gender, religion? Who is going to Can you feel the tension? Can you see your sometimes invisible privileges? When you graduate from Augsburg, you will probably be able to go anywhere you want to. Even if you decide to save the world, or do your part to because you wanted to see the “real” city. Or because you wanted to meet people who are different than you. What have you found out here? Have you met people who are different than you are? Have you met people who have suf~ Letters to the Editor Be aware of car theft To the Editor: I would like to address the problem of theft from car and car theft. Last Oct. I7 my friend’s truck was broken in to. He, like many Augsburg students, left valuables in his truck with the doors locked. The thieves broke two windows, stealing stereo equipment and other things totaling a large sum. His truck was parked on 22nd Avenue between Murphy's and Urness. This is a city street so it is not an Augsburg Security responsibility, even though the security booth is less than 100 yards away. On Dec. 20 the truck was stolen from the overflow lot behind the tennis court. It has not been recovered. I understand Augsburg's com— mitment to being a liberal arts college in an urban setting. But I do not understand why we don‘t have the level of security a city college needs. This is not a letter of blame. Augsburg Security is doing the best they can with the budget and resources they have. So what can the Augsburg community do to help them? I ask the students at Augsburg to look out for each other and not be naive. If you see someone tampering with a car, tell security right away. Report any suspicious activity. And please, don't leave valuables in your car. Do you think a lock— ed door is going to deter a thief? I ask the administration to ex- amine solutions to the problem. It's not just a student problem. Faculty cars have also been stolen. Perhaps the solution is surveillance cameras or a secured parking ramp. We all know the problem of parking on campus, why not consider the idea of a ramp? Augsburg wants to build more housing and WEC is grow- ing. Where are we going to park? It may be expensive, but perhaps we could lease parking bother to find out what I think about the world when all they can see is one more college- educated white bitch? The few people who have tried to stay receptive to different voices will be forced to withdraw for their own safety. And the less we space to the hospital. I have spoken with a former hospital board member who says the hospital needs more parking, too. I ask only one thing of everyone, be aware and do something. Ilse Schwarzkopf Disrespect needs change To the Editor: I wish to applaud Christopher King on his letter to the editor in the March I3 issue. The current dictionary defini- tions of mascot and emblem are incorrectly stated. Although I would rather not see Mr. King’s suggestions implemented, I would instead hope that we can eradicate the disrespect that lead him to get so pissed off. Twelve years ago, when l was in high school, I questioned why the school was changing its long- seeing the suffering of oppressed classes now, when will we? Cer- tainly we won't get any more in touch when we are graduating and getting married and starting jobs. We have a lot of power as students, so everyone tells us. Why don't we use it? time name of the Hopkins War- riors. lvdidn‘t know at the time that the word “warrior” was in any possible way racist with the Anishinaabe. It, of course, was not. What was considered was the fact that the mascot was the face and headdress of these Stan had . to miss his FYE Seminar... Friday, Aprll 10, 1992 We 7 @ ouvvwcmmmmsrmu alarm clock that is now ringing I don't know what to advocate politically. I don’t see much I like. I need to do more research. Individually, I know a little reading and personal exploration can broaden perspective. Also, we must think seriously about our own lives. No one else is go- ing to tell us (if we don‘t want to hear it) that we need to give up this specific luxury or that lux- urious idea. I am not claiming to be inno- cent or even to say that my blinder days are in the past. But I am trying to hear and see and feel. Maybe you can help we to do that. And maybe I can help you, too. respectful people. The school system simply wanted to eradicate all possible connections to racism. Since then, I‘ve learned about the ways of the Native American and can see how deep racism can and has cut into them. 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Friday, April 10, 1992 Commentary {do Page Three More letters to the editor: Continued from page 2 appreciate what my high school didandwishthattherestofthis so called “nation” would follow. I am upset to learn that Augsburg hired a non-Indian to teach Indian history. I would understand if there... Show moreFriday, April 10, 1992 Commentary {do Page Three More letters to the editor: Continued from page 2 appreciate what my high school didandwishthattherestofthis so called “nation” would follow. I am upset to learn that Augsburg hired a non-Indian to teach Indian history. I would understand if there weren't any Native Americans who could do the job, but according to Mr. King there was not only ONE, but FIVE! Augsburg is con- tinually doing stupid things, but this is unforgivable! In the past I have felt proud to have attended Augsburg and have defended it from ridicule; now I can only hope that I don't start making my own jokes. This ‘pair of pants’ would love to see t-shirts that say “Whiteskins go back to Europe’ and ‘San Diego Caucasians,’ it would serve us right to be treated the way we’ve treated others. Eric Egertson Culture is the issue To the Editor: I feel the need to say some things regarding the American Indian history course at Augsburg. The issue about Mr. Pilz is not, nor has it ever been, one regarding his academic credentials/qualifications. The issue is whether it is culturally appropriate to have a non-Indian teach this course. And the only people qualified to address this issue are culturally connected In- dians. Indians have been taught by non-Indians for 500 years. We are saying it is time to change that, it is time to hear history (particularly our own history) from a different perspective. The American Indian history course was added to Augsburg’s curriculum as part of an American Indian Studies minor. The intent of the authors of the proposal was that these courses (Al history, AI literature, AI religion) be available for American Indian students “who need to learn their history, ex— plore their roots and find pride in their heritage." I maintain you cannot accomplish this goal by having non-Indian people teaching these courses. Another objective of the authors in including these courses in Augsburg’s curriculum is the recruiting and retaining of American Indian students at Augsburg. I submit that Augsburg will not recruit or re- tain American Indian students in this fashion. A third objective was to pro- vide a cultural minor for American Indian students in- terested in obtaining teaching licensure to return to community schools to teach their history, culture, language, etc. The education of non-Indians of this campus was not a main objective. It is a perk. These basic objectives, the reasons for including an AI history course here in the first place, are not being met. What the Indian people on this campus are saying, and perhaps we haven’t been clear about this, is that these courses need to be taught by culturally appropriate, experienced people. That means people who are connected to community and who actively par- ticipate in their cultural tradi- tions. It is not enough to just have knowledge. It is not enough to just be Indian. There is a dif- ference between race and culture. An individual can be racially In- dian but have no connection to the Indian community or have any experience with his/her cultural traditions and practices. In a recent letter in the Echo a student expressed alarm that non-Indians ever be “qualified” to teach these courses. Facts and issues pertinent to Indian history and culture are taught in elemen- tary and secondary schools in this state. I believe they need to be taught by “sensitized” teachers. I am saying you cannot be appropriately or effectively LAURA FERRY RANDA DOCK BOYD KOEHLER TERI“ BURNOR ROI VOEDISCH PHYLLIS WILLIAMS JENNIFER NIELSEN LUKE MALLOY KELLY LUDEKING STEVEN TAFF DAWN IOHMBACH STEVEN OSWOOD JOHN SIMSO ALAYNE THOREON WENDY GENSKOW ARI McKEE Becky Warzyniak. AUGSBURG {Lia Sun Writers: Lisa Alexander. Gene McCtivem, Matt Mirmak, Cassandra Moering. Chad Pietro, Marla Stratton. Linda Tetzlat'f. Chad Thompson, Julie Trait. Published weekly each Friday except during Augsburg interim, vacation periods and holidays by the students of Augsburg College, 731 - 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the supponing statt, administration, faculty, or the remainder of the students. The Echo does not necessarily promote the products or services it advertises. antplsmm. Printed at Tandem Inc. Ridtfield, MN on recyclable paper. Editor in Chief Editor in Chief Faculty Advisor News Editor News Editor Features Editor Ans 8t Entertainment Editor Sports Editor Photography Editor Production Editor Production Editor Copy Editor Copy Editor Copy Editor Business Manager Columnist sensitized by learning about In- dians from non-Indians. It is op- timally effective to learn about Indians from Indians. When hiring culturally ap- propriate people you need to consult with and actively involve people who have knowledge of these things and people that will be affected by decisions made. In this case, that means faculty from the history department, Bonnie Wallace and' some of the Indian students enrolled at Augsburg. This college has made repeated, emphatic, public statements about being commit- ted to diversity. What does that mean? To me diversity is recognizing and celebrating differences. How are we doing that here? Yes, we have added Indian studies courses to our curriculum. Yes, we have increased the numbers of students of color on our cam- pus. Yes, we are adding an Asian-American support person to our staff. But our (Indian) community looks at the fact that a non-Indian was hired to teach Indian history and it says: “What’s this? What about Augsburg’s commitment to diversity? They are just going to supply the info without the flavor?” Or worse yet: “I’m not surprised.” This one action speaks louder than all the words about commitment. The commit- ment is noble but the actions have to match the words. Cindy Peterson American Indian Support Program All races have suffered To the Editor: Last Friday, Chris King wrote a letter to the editor stating that he was sick of the mistreatment of the Indian community and heritage, etc. He showed many examples of how society degrades the Indian community and its heritage by using the In- dian as a mascot and using the Indian chant as part of a cheer for a baseball team. Chris, the government has been screwing all people since government was created. Your nationality is not the only one that has gotten in the rear from good 01’ US. Government. High taxes and inflation do not know cultural or color lines. They af- fect everybody regardless of race, color or creed. Now, you'll pro- bably say that the government hasn’t killed whites, blacks or yellow, etc. or taken their land from them and driven them into the dirt. If you look at history, you will see quite the opposite. This country has done that to every nationality since time began. You deserve no special treatment in that area. I do agree mascots that use the Indian in a less than deserving manner are unacceptable. But when all the Atlanta fans were doing the chop or the Washington fans were chanting, I do not think that they did it to personally humiliate the Indian. I seriously doubt they were con— scious of it until the AIM came in and started complaining about tt. I do not like your jokes about Malcolm X is a puss, etc. Even if you intended no harm. you have offended the African Americans in this school, and even white students would take offense to that stupid remark. If you com- plain about the way society treats your race, be sure that you do not do the same to others. And do you seriously think that whites haven‘t gained some nicknames over the years? Do names like ‘honkey‘ or ‘white bread' ring a bell to you? Again. your race is not the only one af- fected by slander. Chris, your letter was the straw that broke the camel’s back, so to speak. I am sick and tired of minority groups com- plaining about this or that. I am sick and tired of hearing that this group or that group is staging a protest because there are no minorities in this department or that department. I am sick and tired of hearing of Diversity Day at Augsburg College. I am NOT a non-Indian Chris! I take that comment offensively. Again, in attempt to defend your nationali- ty, you have offended another. I am a white, protestant male from an average home with average parents and an average income. Does that group even exist anymore? I have been bom— barded with flyers about African American Day and Native Indian Day and whatever else. What about German Ancestry Day? Why not? It seems that every other nationality gets their own day, why can't I have my own? I am proud of my ancestors and my heritage, too, but I do not go shoving it down Non-Protestant White Males, throats. Please do not classify me as a racist or some- one like that Davis freak at the University. I’m just sick of it all. I just wish every could realize that we are all God’s people and that we are all equal in His eyes. Forget about what color skin you have or where your grandad came from. In the end, none of that will matter anyway. Jesus, won‘t people realize this until it is too late? Chris, I am glad to know that you are proud of your heritage. It is something to hold on to and remember. But please, do not force it down my throat or else I will choke. I am already lying on the floor gasping for air. Jeff Krengel Columnist is misinformed on ideology To the editors: Someone missed the point. I’ll keep this simple for your under- standing. The hoped—for result was that you realize that conser— vatives are not to be labeled bor- ing or knee-jerk. Conservatism is one of the most important ideolo- gies in the history of this world. It is a movement you can neither ignore not one against which you should make misinformed ac- cusations. Looking back on it, Ari, you may well be right. I am probably a closet liberal. I suppose that my comments about feminism and minorities were insincere and sappy. You can keep your rather condescending comments regard— ing Earhart and Nightingale. I will continue to admire persons like Helen Olsen, former state VP of AAUW in South Dakota (that’s like NOW, only better) and the best example of true feminism l, or anyone else, could know, “alive and well and mak— ing daily life better for all of us“—a damn better job than a columnist, who keeps coming back. She raised me well Ari, and I do mean what I said about feminism. It‘s like a bad dream, The col- umnist wildly misses the mark, gets rebutted and starts talking about breast cancer. Did I miss anylhing? Why am I confused? I didn ’1 say a word aboul ills‘ilF mice companies or imp/unit . . . Breast cancer is not a joking matter. I take it just as seriously as you do, Ari. Both sexes can get it and far too little is done to stop it. I‘m not going to argue heroes; (yeah, Jesus of Nazareth. because there are some Jesuses of Topeka out there, and Chris- tianity is not to laugh at) our argument should be about ideology, and a columnist who made assumptions with no em- pirical backing. What you said was wrong, that's all. But if you want a really great column sub- ject, just keep on talking about other people‘s sex lives. l'm available for interviews . . . One of the most important lessons I learned in high school geometry was, “Never assume, it brings the ass out of u and me." Ari, on Feb. 28, you did that. It has now made asses of both of us. I believe in different means to desired ends than you do. Enough, I am weary. If you want more fight, pipe down and call me, I‘m in the Auggie. Jon S. Olsen President, Class of 1995 Group is in opposition to death penalty To the Editor: Amnesty International at Augsburg, what an idea! Don’t kill that axe murderer, it isn’t his fault he killed an entire town! What? Can what I‘m saying be true? Docs Al support crime? No, they don’t support crime per se, but since they are against the death penalty, they in- advertently help crime along. There are countries where a pick-pocketer gets his hand chopped off, and an axe murderer is put to death. These places have the lowest crime rates in the world. Here in America, where crime runs ram- pant, pick-pocketers get their hands slapped and axe murderers get counseling. Thank you Amnesty! A lot of what Amnesty stands for I couldn’t agree with more, with the one minor exception of the death penalty. This nation has overcrowded prisons, and the inmates who want to die are not allowed to. The inmates who should have been slain are serv- ing life sentences, and in some cases will be on the streets in seven to ID years. Boy, I sure do feel safe! Eric Egertson Show less
Page Four (do Students of the Year chosen By RANDA nous (‘o-Edltor In Chief Two African students were recently presettted the 1992 Augsburg International Student of the Year award. Senior Deginesh Worku and junior Angela Mburu were nominated by faculty and staff and earned the award which is... Show morePage Four (do Students of the Year chosen By RANDA nous (‘o-Edltor In Chief Two African students were recently presettted the 1992 Augsburg International Student of the Year award. Senior Deginesh Worku and junior Angela Mburu were nominated by faculty and staff and earned the award which is given to two inter— national students each year. Worku is Ethiopian and came to Augsburg with her husband and two children in September 1980. She majors in social work with a minor in women‘s studies. In Ethiopia she worked for the Lutheran church and earned a scholarship from the church to attend Augsburg. Slte appreciates the availability of books in the United States. "Whatever type of paper I want to write there are always books for it.” said Worku. Books are not nearly as available in her native country. But she feels Americans tend to take things like this for granted. In the United States Worku said making friends is much more dif- ficult than in Ethiopia. She misses the “cohesive friendships“ of her name country. Ethiopians take care of people who \isit their country. Here people are so busy earning money to live on and for their education that they have less time for themselxes and for friends. said Worku. The style of worship of American Lutherans has been dif- ficult for her to adjust to. In Ethiopia. the Lutheran worship senice is more “reyiving” accord- ing to \Vorku. and e\ery Sunday she feels she grows spiritually. Here Lutherans are much less ex- pressixe in their worship. whereas in Ethiopia. people are not the New WEC By MARLA STRATI'ON Staff Writer Elizabeth Bruch is no stranger to dealing with adult student con- cerns. The new director of weekend college is the former dean of the adult degree program at Concordia College in St. Paul. She came to Augsburg in mid— December to take over for Rick Thoni, who is now the vice— president of enrollment manage— ment. Bruch’s official title is associate dean of graduate and non-tradi- tional programs, which means she is in charge of the graduate pro gram and summer school, as well as weekend college. A major part of Bruch’s job is same inside a chttrch worshiping as they are in every day life. Another difficult adjustment for her and her husband has been the prevalence of kidnapping in the United States. “That scares us so much. In Ethiopia our children are your children and yours are mine.“ Worku said. Parents watch over and even discipline each others‘ children. Worku and her husband wish to raise their children to be friendly Christians. but in the schools they are told not to talk to strangers. “This really is a contradiction with our culture,“ she said. This fall Worku will attend Luther Northwestern Seminary in St. Paul to earn a master‘s degree in family counseling. When she graduates she plans to return to Ethiopia and said she will be the first woman counselor of her country. Since living in the United States, Worku often speaks to women of the Christian church around the Twin Cities and also spoke in Chicago. Mburu came from her native country, Kenya, in August 1990. She majors in business administra» tion with a specialization in finance. Her father encouraged her to come to the United States to study and is able to support her financially. Mburu's sister. who attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, recom- mended Augsburg as a college with a good business program. Studying in the United States is “a once in a lifetime experience" for Mburu. When she graduates she plans to apply at Cargill‘s financial department so that she could transfer to the company's branch in Kenya. She is able to stay in the United States one year after graduating to gain work ex- perience. Right now Mburu interns at a law firm and real estate company which does business internation- ally. Mburu. of course. speaks Kenya's national language. Swahili. as well as German and French, so she corresponds with clients in other countries at her internship. Mburu also is vice president of the Cross Cultural Club, sings in the chapel choir, is the Pan- African Student Union chaplain and participates in the planning committee for the fall 1992 Christensen Symposium. When she first came. to Augs- burg, Mburu was shocked when her roommate‘s male friends visited their dorm room. She at- tended a boarding school in high school and there women called matrons watched over the girls. “Our matrons were so strict they didn‘t allow boys to visit us in our rooms," said Mburu. Men were only allowed to visit women in public. She also found the freedom from bells in between classes dif- ferent from Kenya. “Here you're in charge of yourself.“ she said. She feels she has grown to become more independent since coming to the United States and views that as a positive change. At the university in Nairobi. Kenya, Mburu said students must concentrate on courses in their majors so she appreciates the variety of classes from a liberal arts education. She also appreciates American shopping malls because they are larger and less expensive to shop when compared to her native country. director takes over to deal with the concerns of weekend college students. She believes that many students have the same concerns facing them: time management, the high cost of education and finding a job. “Weekend college students are very concerned about quality education. Just because it’s in a different format doesn’t mean it should be any less," Bruch said. Bruch sees herself as a connec- tion between students and the ad- ministration. “Students want to know that they still have a connec» tion. I want them to know that I'm here. Much of my education was when I was older and I know the concerns first hand because I‘ve lived them,” Bruch said. Bruch also works with the faculty to decide what courses are necessary for students to complete their education. Bruch does not have any major changes planned for weekend col- lege but sees that space may be a problem and that they may have to look to more evening courses. Bruch would like to see more interaction between day school students and weekend college students. One of her ideas is to set up a networking directory be- tween the day school and WEC. This would be helpful for students who are looking for jobs to make contacts with students who are already in the business commu- nity. Friday, Aprll 10, 1992 I celebrate the month of Ramadan. am On Saturday, April 4, a group of Muslims met in Si Melby to pray and —Phota by Kelly Lads/(ing .St-utt Mll‘hllt’l and Jill Johnson do some of the paperwurk at the Housing Lottery held last Sunday. —Pho!n by Erit‘ Bishop Buchanan’s campaign warns about other presidential candidates By MATT MIRMAK Staff Writer A crowd of 250 supporters at— tended a rally at the Hyatt Regen- cy hotel in Minneapolis on Wednesday. April I, for GOP presidential candidate Patrick J. Buchanan. who is campaigning in Minnesota for the upcoming April 7 presidential primary. Buchanan, a former speech- writer for former Presidents Nix- on and Reagan and conservative commentator, continued his criticism of the Bush Administra- tion‘s policies on taxes and the lack of an agenda on domestic issues, which he feels “betrays the principles of the Republican Party.“ Buchanan cited the I990 budget deal and the signing of the I991 Civil Rights Act as examples in his criticism of Bush. Buchanan warned the crowd of supporters that President Bush will be “sending his surrogates down to tell [them] that Buchanan was alright on “Crossfire.” but all he‘s doing is sending a message.“ Buchanan urged the crowd to tell Bush's surrogates “that they are exactly right" and cast their vote for Buchanan at the voting booth. Buchanan spared no mercy as he criticized Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson and the Democratic controlled Congress for their inept Movie will view all footage and put together the final product. They are planning on four months of post-production, although nor- mally six to eight months is need- ed. In 1985 Emilio Estevez (“The Breakfast Club," “St. Elmo‘s Fire“) filmed in Minnesota for the first time when he starred in an adaptation of the S. E. Hinton book, “That Was Then This Is Now," for which he also wrote the screenplay. management of the economy, for increasing taxes, and for “check kiting." Buchanan urged the crowd to send the same message to Carlson and Congress by voting them out of office as well. Although Buchanan has not won any primaries against the President so far, he is claiming victory nonetheless. “We are go- ing to keep fighting this battle, even though we are losing the delegate count, because we are winning this national debate, and we are going to win the battle for the future of our country . . . we have taken at least one-third of the vote against a sitting president and have done better than any Republican in New Hampshire against an incumbent since Teddy Roosevelt went against William Howard Taft.“ Buchanan ended his speech with a call to action. He urged the voters to get the word out about the campaign and to continue the “national debate" and fight for “the heart and the soul of the Republican Party." Buchanan left Minnesota on Thursday after addressing the State Legislature at the State Capitol. He will continue to cam- paign in North Carolina and California prior to the Republican National Convention in Houston, which will be held in August. Continued from page I The film also stars Heidi Kling, M. C. Gainey, Joshua Jackson, J. D. Daniels, Marguerite Moreau. Garette Ratliff, Brandon Adams, Aaron Schwartz, Matt Doherty, Shaun Weiss, Vincent LaRusso. Eldon Ratliff. Jussie Smollett, Danny Tamberelli. Jane Plank and Michael Ooms. “Bombay” is scheduled to con- tinue shooting through April 17 and be released in August. 0 ASAC President 0 Echo Editor WANTED: STUDENT LEADERS Positions are available for the 1992-93 school year: 0 Augsburgian Editor 0 Link Commissioner 0 KCMR Commissioner 0 Student Senate Secretary and Treasurer All positions pay $475 per semester. Applications are available at the 8.0.8. desk. Interviews will begin April 20. Direct any questions to Jason Koch at 373-8147 or Misti Allen at 373-8121. Show less
Frlday, April 10, 1992 {w Page Five Zemsky discusses sexuality myths By RANDA BOCK _ _' (lo-Editor in Chief A psychotherapist from the Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council in Minneapolis spoke on sensitivity to gays, lesbians and bisexuals and incorporating the topic of homosexuality into cur... Show moreFrlday, April 10, 1992 {w Page Five Zemsky discusses sexuality myths By RANDA BOCK _ _' (lo-Editor in Chief A psychotherapist from the Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council in Minneapolis spoke on sensitivity to gays, lesbians and bisexuals and incorporating the topic of homosexuality into cur- riculum during a brown bag lunch on March 18. Beth Zemsky coordinates com— munity education and social ser- vices programs at the council. Bisexual and Gay/ Lesbian Ser- vices (BAGLS) and Faculty Development sponsored the talk, which was attended by a group of about 30 students, faculty and staff. “There are a tremendous amount of myths about sexual identity,” said Zemsky. “People think it should only be a ‘bedroom issue.”’ Zemsky said that many people believe that homosexuals are “biological freaks." But there are no proven biological differences in gays, lesbians and bisexuals, she said. Other myths that Zemsky talk- ed about are that gay men are more “feminine” than hetero- sexual men, lesbians are more "butch" than heterosexual women, homosexuals want to be the opposite sex and that gay men are sexually out of control. When heterosexual boys and men “cruise” for women, people respond by saying “boys will be boys,” said Zemsky. But when gay men “cruise” they are seen as sexually promiscuous. The media often portrays gay men in this way. Zemsky said, in the past year, there have been several murders of gay men in the Twin Cities. Two of the murders occured in “cruising spots” for homosexuals. “The media choose to pick up on these stories,” she said. Zemsky said the media were uninterested when she suggested feature stories on gay dads and lesbian moms. Myths that educators believe are about the appro- priateness of teaching of homosexuality. Homosexuality is most often discussed in current often issues, sexual education or human developing courses. “Sexual iden- tity is thought of as an issue [or] controversy like abortion and not thought of as part of diversity," she said. Zemsky encouraged English professors to not only teach literature by homosexuals but also about them. Professors often avoid discuss» ing homosexuality in classes because they feel they might lose credibility. Students may believe the professor is promoting homosexuality or is a homo— sexual. In a religiously affiliated school like Augsburg, Zemsky said it is common for professors to be afraid they may be “challenged on a religious basis” if they discuss homosexuality. Before professors discuss homosexuality in their courses, Zemsky advised them to overcome any discomfort they may have about the subject. “Try to present it as regular. if it's not regular for you it won‘t be for students," she said. People also avoid the topic of Clean-up allows students to fight hunger, homelessness By BECKY WARZYNIAK LINK Co-Commissioner This month Augsburg will again be participating in the Annual Great Hunger Clean-Up. This event is sponsored by the National Student Campaign Against Hun- ger and Homelessness. Land 0' Lakes is a financial backer of this project as well. This is the Eighth Annual Clean-Up and the fourth year Augsburg has par— ticipated. The Great Hunger Clean-Up is one way students across the nation are doing their part to end hunger and homelessness throughout the world. It is a work-a-thon and fundraiser. Students get pledges (an average of $20) and on Satur— day, April ll, they will go to an assigned worksite in the communi- ty and “clean up" a social service agency. This spring cleaning is much needed, especially because most agencies cannot afford to pay someone to clean up for them. One half of the money Augsburg students raise will go to Our Saviour’s Homeless Shelter, an agency where many Augsburg students volunteer their time. The other half will go to the national office of NSCAHH for redistribu- tion to help out around the world. Students who have been on Clean-Up teams in the past have found this a fun way to get to know other students, get some ex- ercise on a Saturday morning and feel good about themselves. Many of the students who participate wish to continue with other com- munity service projects. Some of the team leaders for this year’s event include: Anjie Tonolli, Randa Bock, Beth Buchanan, Michele Rosin and Mayken Schaefle. They will be forming teams to work at such sites as the St. Joseph’s Home For Children, St. Martin’s Table, Our Saviour‘s Homeless Shelter and the Matthew’s Center. We are putting out press releases, so there is a chance that you may be on TV for participating in this event. The LINK sponsors this event. We find team leaders who help Classifieds Annual seminar planned Sexual harassment is a problem that should not be ignored. This year‘s Batalden Seminar on Ap- plied Ethics will recognize the problem and focus primarily on the ethical aspects of sexual harassment. The 10th annual seminar will feature lectures by Rev. Lowell Erdahl, Bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Hubert Humphrey lll, attorney general of Minnesota. Panels of Augsburg faculty and national authorities will discuss “The Sexual Harassment Con- tinuum on the College Campus: Annoyance to Assault" and “Sex- ual Harassment and the Work- place: How to Create a Healthy Environment.“ The seminar will take place on Friday, April 24 in the Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center. Experienced computer word processing available for reports, term papers, etc. 933-3984. F A S T FUNDRAISING P R O G R A M Fraternities. somiu'es, sum clubs. Earn up to ‘10(X) in one week. Plus receive a ‘10“) bonus yourself. And a FREE WATCH justfa'callingl-8w- 932-0528Ext65. C R U l S E J O B 8 Cruise Lines Now Hiring. Earn 52,000+ per month working on cruise ships. World naval! Holiday, Sum- mandFull—umeempbyment avail- recruit students, faculty and staff to be on their teams. if you have a group of people who are in— terested, you can get a team together and call xl125 and get a team leader packet and other in— formation. There are free T-Shirts for the participants. We also have a continental breakfast for the participants at sign-in time on the day of the event and an optional picnic at 1 pm. for the par ticipants. The Great Hunger Clean-Up is a great way for students to do their part in the fight against hunger and homelessness without taking up too much precious time and money. If you are interested, please contact the LINK at x1125 and we‘ll give you more information about teams and the event. homosexuality because they automatically think of the sexual practices of gay, lesbians and bisexuals. But Zemsky pointed out that she had talked for 30 minutes on the subject of homosexuality without talking about sex. She said there are also myths about sexual practices of gays, lesbians and bisexuals. According to Zemsky, homosexuals practice many of the same sexual activities as heterosexuals. Twenty to 30 percent of gay men never practice anal sex, while the same percentage of heterosexual men commonly practice anal sex. In other suneys. 33 percent of lesbians never per- form oral sex while 80 percent of heterosexual women say their preferred way of achieving orgasm is by oral sex. After her talk Zemsky asked the audience for comments. Druid Gabrielson, associate dean oi academic affairs, commented that professors do not wish to talk about something like liomosc\— ualin because they don't know tnuch about it. Zemsky responded by saying. “it‘s not about being experts. it‘s about being sensnixe.” New learning center to help students, faculty improve communication By TERRiiitJRNOR cowefidélg, Opening as early as fall l992, depending on the president‘s staff’s final approval, the Center for Teaching and Learning will improve communication between students and faculty. Combining services and staff, the center will be comprised of the faculty development office, the academic enrichment program, the advising center, the honors program and support services for students. “The whole effort is to make a place even better for students,” said Marie McNeff, director of faculty development. The offices will be able to do things better together than we ever could separately, she said. The center will reflect a "total experience of learning and teaching." said Don Warren, director of academic enrichment. “it exists to combine our knowledge of effective teaching and effective learning and how they can interrelate," he said. The possibilities are unlimited, Warren said, with the “ultimate objective or goal to support facul~ ty in enjoying the art of teaching and to support students in enjoy- ing the art of learning." Advising, but not evaluation services, will be provided, said Warren. Information will be shared between faculty and students, he said. Students will learn how to involve themselves more in classroom participation: faculty will learn how to motivate a classroom with a variety of students; and both will learn how a general interaction of popula— tions will benefit each other, he said. Four task force members will be attending a summer institute at the College of St. Olaf this June to futher design and plan the center. said McNeff. Augsburg's pro- posal “as one of 12 chosen. The objectiie is to plan the best proposal to submit to the Bush Foundation for an endowment, said Warren. While a location has not been assigned for the center, all the fur- nishings including study cartels and couches, have been donated, said Warren. The center will provide study space and a computer lab. Hopefully, tutors will also be available for students. lAlf lHt KEYS [All A CAll lAll A SlAIll '5‘ '3! U S Department or ' ansomation iHIENUS UUN'l ltl lHllNllS UHIVE UHUNK. ABE Yllll NEEDING DOUGH, BlIT AREN'T MAKING ANY BREAD? 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Page Six {m Frlday,Aprll10,1992 Karlen teaches music during semester in China I!) (‘IIAD THOMPSON Staff erter Bach. Mozart. Chopin and Beethoven are only a few coin~ posei's that come to mind when \\ estet ti society tliitiks of musical masters. Isolated from the liar last. the music of liiirope... Show morePage Six {m Frlday,Aprll10,1992 Karlen teaches music during semester in China I!) (‘IIAD THOMPSON Staff erter Bach. Mozart. Chopin and Beethoven are only a few coin~ posei's that come to mind when \\ estet ti society tliitiks of musical masters. Isolated from the liar last. the music of liiirope was developed. located on tlte other side of the world is the liastern tia- tion of China. In Fastern coun- tries different foundations and styles of music were created. Robert Karlen of the Augsburg music faculty had the opportunity to spend a term iii Chengdu. China at the Sichuan Conser- vatory of Music. Karlen is a pro- fessor of composition and con- ducting at Augsburg. Tltis spring the Augsburg band will be perfor- itiiiig a transcription of a composi- tion by Karlen. According to Karlen. Beijing and Hong Kong are a few cities that are heavily integrated with Western music. The ftirtlter the location away from these cultural centers. Oriental music is the predominant fortit of tntisie. At the conservatory Karlen coached six different chamber ensembles. This was an oppor» (unity for tiiany of the ensemble participants to perform popular European and classical composi- tions they had never performed before. The availability of printed iiittsic is a misfortune for music performers in China. In the I960s a cultural revolution was ex- perienced in China. During this period articles of non-Asian des- cent were banned and destroyed. Today. the availability of Western music scores is still limited. With an awareness of this situation Karlen‘s jottrncy to China includ- ed the transportation of large quantities of chamber music scores. These transported scores pro- vided the opportunity for some The lugs/titre ('lioir practices prior to I/IL'IF Tour Home ( oiii't-rl u! (‘t-nlru/ Iii/lit'rtm ('liim'li. lht- t‘lioir rctiirncdfroni their tour through the Midwest. ‘Thunderheart’ dances in mystery By CHAD PIERRO filmfiritic The movie industry just loves to compare “Thunderheart” with “Dances With Wolves." largely because Kevin Costner‘s tidy little epic did so nicely at the box office. That certainly is a decent promo< tional technique for ticket sales, but it doesn‘t do justice to “Thunderheart.” an entirely uni- que and well-made film that doesn‘t need to be labeled as “Dances With Wolves ll." Based on the violence occuring in the I970s between government authorities and the American In- dian Movement (AIM), this film tells two stories at once. One is of self-discovery while the other revolves around the political in- stability on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. An FBI agent. Ray Levoi (Val Kilmcr), based in Washington is called to South Dakota to help in the investigation of a murder at Pine Ridge. Being part Indian himself, Levoi is considered to be a mighty fine asset by the FBI in this case. There is already a suspect for the murder by the time Levoi shows up. The agent on the scene, Frank Coutellc (Sam Shepard), has found himself quite the ac- tivist. Our activist and possible murder-man is Jimmy Looks Twice (John Trudell). but he is more of a noisemaker than anything else. Levoi questions Jimmy‘s guilt from the beginning, not only because of Jimmy‘s Exhibit focuses on symbols to explain an Indian myth By CASSANDRA iviotLRtNo Staff Writer lntermedia Arts Gallery is holding an exhibit with perfor- mances by David Means. “In the Forest of Symbols: Toward a Language of Image and Sound" is on exhibit until April ll. Means examines the Haida In- dian myth “He Who Hunted Birds in His I‘ather‘s Village." According to Means, "This pro- duction set the myth against the 1897 ,Icsup expedition to Alaska’s Northwest coast . . . The myth and the expedition are interwoven through the character of Manley Dohol, an adventurer and soldier- olrlorttiric who falls in love with the swan maiden and gradually transforms into the hunter." Thc darkened room has digital electronic music playing with a moving design on video to create the atmosphere. There are black pyramid structures placed along- side of each other on parts of the floor, and white musical whole notes and other geometric shapes can be seen on the black pyramids There is also a video playing that shows trees and red triangle signs. The installation and perfor- mances are an attempt at inte- grating certain clcments of music, dance, text and visual arts to iti- stitutc a message and create an ex- perience. The performances are I'riday, April It) attd Saturday, April II, at X p.m. The cost is $8 or $6 for members. mythical I’liulii ’H Ai'llt I Ill/("f’lk' radical (btit harmless) protesting nature. btit also because Levoi starts to look at the real victims on the reservation. Levoi eventually meets tip with Walter (‘rovv Horse ((iraham (ireenc). a tribal officer in the area. Not only does Crow Horse prove to bc a good friend who helps Levoi reali/c himself, btit he is a definite help in the investiga- tion. Crow Horse. in a humorous way, shows Levoi that it isn‘t all that bad having some Indian blood, something Levoi had Chinese musicians to perform music that was unavailable to them before. One of the ensem- bles had its first opportunity to perform French music under Karlen’s coaching. When asked how Karlen's sab- batical has influenced his instruc- tion at Augsburg, he replied that his expectations of Augsburg students are greater. Students at the conservatory work diligently with poor practice facilities that are unheated. a lack of western sheet music and conservatory owned instruments. Near the end of the sabbatical a concert of chamber music was performed. At this performance Karlen was declared an honorary faculty member of the Sichuan Conservatory. The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia spon- sored the 1991 sabbatical. The Sichuan Conservatory has invited Karlen to instruct at the conser- vatory again. During the I993-94 school year Karlen will spend a term in Chengdu coaching chamber music. The 1993 sab- batical will be sponsored by Augsburg College. Many more Chinese students will have the op- portunity to experience western music under the direction of Karlen. Choir riulrns home By JENNIFER NIELSEN Arts and Entertainment Editor If you ask a member of the Augsburg Choir what they did for spring break, you will hear about a choir tour of the upper Midwest. The tour ran from March 20 to April 5 (which was their home tour). In 12 days they were at I4 different places. They sang in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota. When they returned, they had a recording session at St. Thomas. According to Nikki Goerger. senior and soprano section leader, the tour was hard. but the reason behind the tour gave everyone a driving force . . . to get through and enjoy the tour. The driving force? To spread God's word. first year students Karin Lud- WigsL‘n. second alto. and Steve [)ovv. baritone, also held strong denied for most of his life. Central to this film is Levoi's eventual acknowledgement of his Native American ancestry. He takes his time here. but he does come to appreciate the horribly oppressed perspective most of the reservation's citizens have. Val Kilmer (Remember “The Doors"???) is powerful and con- vincing in this transition. Greene is impressive with his humor and command of the screen. He was in “Dances With Wolves." and was equally good there. feelings for the tour. “Musically we got better and better each time we performed. It was fantastic!" Ludwigsen said. “I‘ve never been part of such an emotional and uplifting musical group," Dow said. The choir performed songs such as “Patapan” and “In that Great Gettin' Up Mornin" which were performed at Advent Vespers; “Comfort. Lord" which was writ- ten for the choir by bass section leader John Sorlien, and “My Heart is Longing to Praise My Savior" which was arranged by Leland B. Sateren. The choir was accompanied at times by Stephen Gabrielsen on the organ, Ellen Gilson on the cello and Michael Dayton on the English horn. The Augsburg Choir is con— ducted by Thomas Rossin. Director Michael Apted (“Gorillas In The Mist." “Coal Miner‘s Daughter") has made a provocative piece of work with a strong cast and nice visuals. 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Friday, April 10, 1992 {m Arts and Entertainment Page Seven Rick Shiomi will direct the production of ‘Rosie ’5 Cafe, ’ a play he wrote that addresses the issues of Japanese—Canadians. —Ph0!0 courtesy (If R. A. Shiomi Flour creates unique art exhibit By JULIE TRAFT Staff Writer Filed in gallery A... Show moreFriday, April 10, 1992 {m Arts and Entertainment Page Seven Rick Shiomi will direct the production of ‘Rosie ’5 Cafe, ’ a play he wrote that addresses the issues of Japanese—Canadians. —Ph0!0 courtesy (If R. A. Shiomi Flour creates unique art exhibit By JULIE TRAFT Staff Writer Filed in gallery A of the Walker Art Center is a gigantic mound of flour. The flour moves by con- veyer belt to gallery B, where it imperceptively sifts down over two oak trestle tables and chairs. The flour is part of an exhibit assembled by California artists Ann Hamilton and David Ireland, in their first collaborative effort. The exhibit was developed specifically for the area and for the museum. There is a pervasive smell of flour in the rooms, and flour dust hangs in the air. The floor is slip- pery with the drifted particles. Part of the exhibit is a glass cabinet with layers of concrete and dried foliage and flowers ex- posed like archeological strata. A mysterious book with Braille characters, under glass so it can’t be read, is white on white like the flour. There is a disembodied voice intoning what may be Latin, at Walker or may be gibberish, for all I could tell. The flour makes intersting pat- terns, like ripples in sand, and reflects light in an amazing number of shades of white. Adult visitors to the gallery all seemed to share my reaction- amazement. Is this art? I felt like a character in “The Emperor's New Clothes” when someone said “But it’s just flour!" Children, on the other hand, no doubt delighted that this was not another room full of pictures, en- joyed sliding around on the tiles and admiring the flour. However, adults and children alike were ready to leave in less than 10 minutes. Gallery A was made possible by General Mills (I) and gallery B by Honeywell. This exhibit runs through July. The Walker Art Center is open daily except Mondays. There is free admission the first Saturday of every month. Visiting playwright directs Augsburg theater production By LISA ALEXANDER Staff Writer During World War 11 both the United States and Canada forced people of Japanese heritage into internment camps. The conse- quences? They are seldom talked about and perhaps unknown to the general public. Rick Shiomi, playwright and guest director for Augsburg Theatre’s spring pro- duction of “Rosie‘s Cafe,” ad- dresses the issues Japanese Cana- dians faced immediately after World War II, as well as the con- sequences still seen today. Rick Shiomi was born and rais- ed in Toronto and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1970 as a history major. Shiomi describes Toronto as being white and middle class. Shiomi says he felt invisible and as if he never fit in there. After graduation he moved to Vancouver where he at- tended Simon Fraser University and received his teacher’s cer— tificate. Shiomi smiled when he said, “I knew one of two things. One, that I didn‘t know anything and, two, that l was not in a position to teach." At this point Shiomi decided to travel around the world. He spent a year teaching in Hong Kong, visited Japan, Europe and other parts of Asia. After traveling, he returned to Vancouver where Shiomi says that he “hung out" and taught English part time. In 1976 Shiomi became involved with the Japanese Cana- dian community for the first time. A year later he helped coordinate the Powell Street Festival, which is a Japanese Canadian cultural festival in Vancouver. It was at this point that he started to realize how his whole life had been affected by the camps. If not for the camps he would have grown up in a tight knit Japanese com- munity, thinks Shiomi. Shiomi says he didn‘t realize the impact until 1977. “The irony was that l was a history major, but never once studied the Japanese Cana- dian experience." Shiomi hopes to take the Japanese Canadian and American experience into the education system. In 1980 Shiomi went to San Francisco and got involved with the Asian theater. In 1982 Shiomi produced “Yellow Fever” and in 1985 he produced “Rosie's Cafe." Shiomi‘s most recent play is “Uncle Tadao,” a play which addresses the redress period in the 19805 when the US. government admitted its wrong-doing and paid compensation. “Rosie’s Cafe" deals with the situation of Japanese Canadians in the 19505 after leaving the in- ternment camps and returning to the Canadian west coast. In this romantic comedy, the main ques- tion facing Japanese Canadians at the time is that of assimilation. Shiomi’s award-winning play. “Yellow Fever.“ is a sequel to “Rosie‘s Cafe." What is especially unique about the Augsburg performance of “Rosie’s Cafe" is that for the first time open casting is being used. Shiomi says that he had “original- ly hoped for a multiethnic cast, but it turned out to be Caucas- ian." Shiomi says that when he accepted the invitation he knew that he would be working with Augsburg College. Shiomi sees this as a challenge to change perceptions and see theater as an art. As well as directing the play, Rick Shiomi will also be running theater workshops for Asian American students at Augsburg, as well as other area colleges. Play dates are April 24, 25, 26, 30 and May I, 2 and 3. Tickets are $3. For reservations or more in- formation about the play call the Augsburg College Box Office at 330-1257. Martha Johnston and Dong ll Lee are the assistant directors. ‘Princess Power’ examines a dream by focusing on self-discovery and emotions By JENNIFER NIELSEN Arts aid Entertainment Editor The Red Eye Collaboration is currently running “Princess Power" through April 19. The play was written, directed, designed and costumed by Carolyn Goelzer, who also starred in it. The play consists of three parts: Princess Power, Princess Passion and Princess Pig. They all revolve around the life of the Princess, played by Goelzer. Princess Power tells of Goelzer’s dream to become a The Loft aims its programs to writers and readers in community By PHYLLIS WILLIAMS Features Editor Where can you go for art and entertainment that soothes your soul and lets your mind wonder? It’s the Loft. The Loft is a place for writers and readers. If you en» joy reading poetry, writing literature or just listening, you'll be right at home at the Loft. The Loft is an ans organization that started in 1974 by a group of writers who came up with the idea of meeting in a Minneapolis bookstore. Today the Loft has a variety of workshops, classes, competitions and readings. The Loft is nestled at the edge of the border between Min- neapolis and St. Paul, across from the Water Tower (known as the old witch tower). They have made a home in the Pratte Community Center at 66 Malcolm Ave. SE. The Loft has a variety of ac- tivities such as poetry and short story readings, classes, workshops and used book sales. John Dougan is the new marketing director for the Loft. He plans to advertise more events this year and try to encourage readers and writers throughout the community to get involved. The Loft features writers from around the world such as Carol Bly, Ntozake Shange, David Mura, Patricia Hampl, Andrei Codrescu, Will Weaver and many more. The Loft also offers workshops and open writing groups where writers can share their works in a supportive setting. These writing groups are free and open to the public. Dougan also claims that the Loft is an environment that wants to foster a writing community. He encourages college students to get involved. If you‘re interested in the Loft please call 379-8999. Memberships are available. On April 10, at 8 p.m. the Loft will present a poetry reading by Augsburg English Instructor Cary Waterman and Kate Green. The cost is $5 for non-members and $4 for members. princess. When she realizes that she cannot inherit the position, she tries to find it through the love of a “prince.” Eventually, she realizes that she is lesbian and fits her ideals of a princess into that role. Princess Passion involves the sexual discoveries that Goelzer in- volves herself in. She then moves beyond this discovery to “an in- trospective search for the ultimate, consummate expression of love." Princess Pig is the story of a tea party. Slowly, the princess shows her true feelings and imperfec- tions. At the end, the princess finds her true self, the princess from the Walt Disney fairy tales, through a visitor in the mirror. This was a wonderful play. It is a monologue; Goelzer tells her tale to the audience with the silent help of her royal attendants, Rhonda Lund and John Bolding. The staging is simple, but very ell fective. The theater itself is very small and intimate. “Princess Power“ runs until April 19. Tickets run from $8 to $12.50. The Red Eye is located at 15 W, 14th Street. For ticket information. call the theater at 870-0309. recycling 3 single can. cans is enough to power year. WHY RECYCLE A CAN? You can power your T.V. for 3 hours with the energy saved by If 250,000 people recycled one can per day, America could save the equivalent of 3.5 million gallons of gas per year. 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Page Eight Sports {do Friday, April 10, 1992 The .4 ugshurg truck and field loom has a busy wee/tend full of compelilion. (Back row 14) Coach Paul Gmucr. Todd CHILI. Erik Alto, .4sxl. Couch Gene McGii'ern. (Middle row) Mike ll'inlers, Rob knight, Doug Turner, Todd Hulicr. (From row) Jodi DivinS/t... Show morePage Eight Sports {do Friday, April 10, 1992 The .4 ugshurg truck and field loom has a busy wee/tend full of compelilion. (Back row 14) Coach Paul Gmucr. Todd CHILI. Erik Alto, .4sxl. Couch Gene McGii'ern. (Middle row) Mike ll'inlers, Rob knight, Doug Turner, Todd Hulicr. (From row) Jodi DivinS/t'i. Andi Mal/rim. Julie Ste/tan. Calhy Brioche/e, Jodi H'oyke, Lea/i Johnson. 7 I’holu hr Aell)’ I mlr'lt‘mrg Sports Update: Softball team wins against stiff co VB) GENE McGlVERN Sports Infotaajiflfleflt , Auggie softball goes 5-3 in Florida The Augsburg softball team started the week with a 2-0 MlAC record and a TS merall mark against some stiff competition. The Auggies swept Macalester last Saturday on the heels of a 104 and 10 doubleheader loss to Luther College. Coach Carol Enke‘s team completed a suc~ cessful week in Florida on March 26 with a 53 finish against some tough competition. Augsburg opened its season with \iCtOl’tes over Moravian (2—0), Western Connecticut (4-3) and Eastern Connecticut (2-1). The Auggies then lost to Buena Vista (5-4) and St. Thomas (5-7). and rebounded with wins over Millikin (3-1) and Wisconsin-Whitewater (3—0). They completed the series on a dismal note with an 8-0 loss to Allegheny. Senior pitcher Shannon Solem recorded a 4-0 record with one save in five appearances in Florida. allowed only two runs, both unearned, in 30 innings, while striking out 22 and walking only seven. in statistics through 12 games, Juli Gustafson leads in batting (.375) and hits (12), Melissa Danko leads in RBI (6), Kathy Dunn leads in sacrifices (4) and walks (6). Other top batters are Sue (iehrke (.346), Heather Hanson (.313), Janel Schmidt (.282) and Julie Hanson (.281). Augsburg played at St. Catherine’s Tuesday and hosted St. Ben's Thursday. They host Concordia~Moorhead Saturday at 1 pm. in a doubleheader. The April 1 games with Wisconsin-Eau Claire were postponed until April 29. Next week. the Auggies play Monday at Gustavus and host St. Thomas Wednesday. Baseball drops MlAC openers Augsburg saw its season baseball record dip to 9-11 with a doubleheader loss at Harnline last Saturday. Coach Ron l’etrich's team bowed 3-2 and 4-3 to the Pipers, and played St. Thomas in their home opener Wednesday, The Auggies swept Northwestern College on April 2, 5-1 and 2-0. and had a 2-6 finish in Florida over spring break. The Auggies topped Westminster (10—0) and Williams (9-6) in an otherwise dismal week in Florida. The Aug- gies host .‘vlacalester in a double: header Saturday at noon at Parade Stadium, then travel to Northfield Tuesday to play Carleton at 2:30. Soph Jon Rose leads the Auggies in hitting (.325) and on»base percentage (.471); Joel Tveite leads in hits (16); Dan Wenzel leads in RBI (13) and doubles (4); Tom Bance leads in stolen bases (7). Tveite is second in hitting at .314 and (ing Wenlcl is batting .294. Tveite is 2-3 with a 3.19 ERA, while Dan Wenzel is 1-2 with a 3.56 ERA, and Al Breidenbach is 3-2 with a 5.74 ERA. Track teams face busy week Augsburg's track and field athletes will split up this weekend. Senior Julie Stepan will compete today in the hcptathlon at the Drake Invitational in Des Moines. The rest of the squad will compete Softball game planned The first annual Augsburg faculty/staff vs. the women's soft- ball team will bc held on l‘riday, May 1 at 7 pm. on the turf under the lights. The cost to students with an 11) is $1, adults $2 and under 12 free. The faculty/staff players will he coached by (jarol lankc, head softa ball coach. She Will also play on the faculty/stall learn. The anA riouricers for the game Include Rev. Dave Wold and Well-known An~ rioiiuccr Ken l'loriari. 'l he Augsr burg (ollcgc Pep “and, directed by Bob Stack, will also be there to cheer on the teams. For those faculty/staff who have not yet signed up, call either John Ccrrito at 330—1768, Sue (iehrkc at 333-0287 or Melissa Danko at 3738130. The purpose of the event is to create awareness of women's athletics, fundraising for women's athletics, a cornmtittity builder and, most of all, to have fun. So come out arid support your fellow Auggies as well as get a good laugh. mpetition at Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Satur- day. Jodi Divinski. Andi Mathieu. Leah Johnson and Todd Huber run the middle distances; Rob Knight. Todd Cina. Dotig Turner and Mike Winters in the sprints and jumps; Jodi Woykc in the hurdles; Cathy Bucchelc in the high jump; and Erik Aho in the shot put. Four Auggies tabbed Academic All-MIAC Augsburg had four winter-sport athletes voted to the MlAC All- Academic team. On the women‘s side. junior basketball player Alison l~alk and senior trackstcr Julie Stcpan were chosen, arid male recipients were jttnior basketball player Dave Carlson and junior wrestler (iary Thomp- son. l‘alk. an elementary cduca~ tion major, has a 3.87 gpa and was a top reserve for the Auggie basketball team. Stcpan, a com» municatiorts major, was the con» ference runner-up in the indoor pentathlon. Carlson. a psychology major, has been a three-year starter in basketball and already ranks among the top 10 scorers in school history. Thompson, a marketing major, had a 3013-] record for the Auggic national runner-up wrestling team. To be eligible, student-athletes must have a cumulative gpa of 3.20 or higher, although freshmen and first-year transfers aren't eligible. The trm'ltsfmm the movie crew lined the streets over the wee/rend. Member qu/u' ms/ err/over! f’lt' M‘t’tllht'r by Season Ticket: The By LUKE MALLOY Sports Editor Now that the Final Four is over, basketball fans can shift their at- tention to the NBA playoffs. The regular season will end on April 19 but the World Champion will not be decided until June. That makes for a very long season for some teams. Yet it will be longer for a few special. talented players who will represent the United States in Barcelona in the Summer Olympics this July. Finally, the International Olym- pic Committee allowed profes- sionals from the NBA to play in the Olympics. Before this, it seemed so stupid not to have the best athletes represent their coun- try when a lot of people referred to the Olympics as the best athletes in the world. Now that the Olympics are tak- ing professionals in basketball and also in tennis, they might as well allow other sports' professionals athletes to play in the Olympics. We want to see America do well at the games. We must give the amateurs equal chance to earn a spot on the team. But the amateurs do have other inter- national competitions that they can compete in, like the Pan Am games and others like it. The point is that Olympic coni- petition should bean international playingjimlhull our on Ihvji'u/rl when they look u lm'u/t'from/ilmi/ig. best should get to play competition between each coun- try's best in a chosen sport, not amateurs who are good, but not the best. Detroit Piston coach Chuck (bad choice) Daly will be coaching this year’s team. With a team of NBA stars that includes Jordan, Barkley. Malone and Bird, the United States should cake walk through and grab the gold. You can't write an article about NBA stars in the Olympics without say- ing something about Magic. Hopefully he will be able to com- pete and help the team to a gold medal. What a way to top an unbelievable career. This is definitely the way it should be. We have the best players. now let them show it to the world. The United States lacks the money and facilties for Olympic training like the other countries do but we have just as much or more talent as the other countries so it's time we strutted our stuff. 1 am so glad that Coach Daly won't have his point guard Isiah Thomas on the team. Mr. Cry Baby himself doesn‘t deserve to be on the team and l‘m glad he is not. Hopefully, the excitement stirred up this summer will help the domino effect take place and all professionals will be able to com- pete if so desired, which will make it a lot better for the fans and sup- porters of our country. \s lver Get Somebo III Wasted! - s 7 I'liom hi At'l/i limit-Ame Show less