A new look . . . Inside and out By CHRIS HALVORSON News Editor Beta Kapa, Psi and Chi houses received a new look this year. both inside and out. Renovation of these three houses began in June and the work on all three is nearly complete. The houses were first given stucco siding. According to... Show moreA new look . . . Inside and out By CHRIS HALVORSON News Editor Beta Kapa, Psi and Chi houses received a new look this year. both inside and out. Renovation of these three houses began in June and the work on all three is nearly complete. The houses were first given stucco siding. According to Gene Ecklund, Plant Services, stucco was chosen because it will last a lot longer than any other type of siding. Chi house was complete when students moved in this fall. New double- glazed windows were put in,and plaster patching and painting was done. Showers were put in with ceramic tile in the bathrooms. The house had no closets, so some were built in. Eight crowded women moved out of the Coop and into Psi house last week, although work was not yet complete on the upper floor. The plaster was gutted out of this house and sheet rock put in. New woodwork was added and the old is being antiqued to match. Psi got a new heating system along with rewiring and replumbing. Foam insulation was put in throughout the house. According to Ecklund the house will now be more energy efficient. "We'll probably see a 40% energy savings," he said. Beta Kapa still has a lot of work to be done and work is expected to be complete in early November, according to Ecklund. Workman were going to replace rotten boards in the front porch of the house, but when this was done the whole porch collapsed. A new front stoop had to be put in to replace it. Also, the back porch had to be rebuilt. It was then decided that more interior work had to be done so the house was gutted. It will no longer be a duplex, with kitchens on each floor, but will be more like a single family dwelling. The renovations are turning out to be a bigger project than was originally intended, said Ecklund, with the additional problems and delays coming up. Consequently, the cost is also more than expected. In an earlier interview, Wayne Pederson. Vice President of Finance and Management, said that $80,000 was originally budgeted for the three houses but now it is up in the $115- 120,000 range. The renovations of these houses are the first stage in the college's long-range plans Ecklund said that eventually most of the houses will be done—at the rate of two or three a year. These houses were chosen first because they were known to be structurally sound. Ecklund said that the houses are tum- of—the—century houses and they have attempted to keep the original character of the houses through the improvements that have been made. PROGRAM OF THE ZONE 9 PHYSICS CONFERENCE Society of Physics Students— Sig'ma Pi Sigma (open to all students and faculty) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 All events in the College Center Registration . , .5:00 pm. Banquet . , . . . . . . . . .6:30p.m. “Science and the Public"—— . .8200 p.m. Dr. Wendell Mordy, President. The Science Museum of Minn. Reception .. . . ...9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 All lectures in Room 123, Science Hall (A registration fee of $2.75 will include lunch and refreshments) “Magnetosphere Research, . 9:00 am. 1956»Present' ‘ — Dr. Laurence Cahill. Jr., University of MN. Professor of Physics “The Growth and Properties 10:00 a.m. of Gallium Phosphide Crystals Used for Optical Detection" Richard Schulze, Principal Research Scientist, Honeywell SPS Chapter Reports 11:00 a.m. Dr. Dion Shea, Nat'l. SPS Director Dr. Richard Waring, Zone 9 SP8 Counciller Ms. Karen Sougstad. Zone 9 SP5 Associate Counciller Lunch at College Center . . . . . 12:00 noon (second floor) Tours of the Augsburg Campus and Physics Department Demonstrations of Electronic and Computer Equipment in Rooms 26 and 30 of Science Hall —Tektronix 4051 Graphic Computer and peripherals —-Commodore PET Computer —E & L Instruments equipment for electronics and micro— processor laboratories —Processor Technology SOL 20/16 Computer “The Energy Crisis: . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m. A Physicist's Perspective" Kermit Paulson, Associate Professor of Physics, Augsburg College Contributed Student Papers (10 minutes each) “Superfluidity in Liquid 3He .3:00 p.m. and 4He"—Dr. William Zimmerman, Jr., Professor of Physics. University of MN. Adjournment . . .4200 p.m. ..2:00 p.m. E r”, .lm I! aim Av. 33576666 CLEANERS MA N PLANY 2628 EAST FRANK LIN AVE 335-6666 2‘00 aloommglun 721-1000 Monica Maye — One Busy Lady By ES'I'lE BROUWER Fine Arts Editor Ever wonder who organizes all those concerts, exhibitions, recitals, convoca- tions and special arts programs here at Augsburg? Or who's responsible for arts-related publicity and budget management of Augsburg’s arts organi- zations? Wonder no more! The person who works behind the scenes taking care of all those things and more is Monica Maye, Augsburg's new Fine Arts Coordinator. Monica comes originally from Wauke- sha, Wisconsin, a small town just outside of Milwaukee. In 1976 she received her B.A.~ degree in Music History from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She has studied classical voice for nine years. At Madison, Monica developed an interest in Javanese vocal traditions She sang and played the flute in a Javanese gamelan there. A gamelan is an orchestra consisting of 30 to 40 instruments, most of which are pitched percussion instruments. Monica Maya, Fine Arts Coordinator Monica became a member of another gamelan at Berkeley when she moved to San Francisco soon after graduation from the University of Wisconsin. She also studied voice with a jazz teacher during her year on the West Coast. Continued on page 6 COLLEGE RING 0 Imperial Cut Birthstones o Sunburst Stones 0 Genuine Tiger Eye SAVE $1013 NOW When You Order Your ULTRIUM® Plus! . . . your choice of the following options when ordering an ULTFiIUM® 0R10k GOLD RING! 0 Simulated Diamonds 0 Genuine Jade o Genuine Earth Stones Augsburg Book store HERFF 11Dng barium a! Carnation Como-I Oct. 6, 1978 Show less
KCMR is on the AI By AYRLAHN JOHNSON Staff Writer Augsburg's student-run radio station, KCMR, is officially on the air. The station started its 1978-1979 season of broadcasting on Monday, Sept. 25. KCMR broadcasts at 6 and 12 on the AM dial from noon to midnite on Monday through Friday and from 6... Show moreKCMR is on the AI By AYRLAHN JOHNSON Staff Writer Augsburg's student-run radio station, KCMR, is officially on the air. The station started its 1978-1979 season of broadcasting on Monday, Sept. 25. KCMR broadcasts at 6 and 12 on the AM dial from noon to midnite on Monday through Friday and from 6 p.m. to midnite every Sunday. The General Manager at KCMR this year is Pete Temple, a junior from West St. Paul. He called KCMR's Sept. 25 start “our earliest in years." Other people responsible for KCMR’s opera- tion include: John Kruse—Program Director, Scott Schuman—Executive Adviser, Kjersti Nilssen—Chief An- nouncer, Pete Froehlke—Special Pro- grams Director. KCMR is looking forward to an exciting year of broadcasting. “We would like to emphasize our special programming on Sunday night,” said Temple. Lewis Hotchkiss will be doing a comedy-suspense show. Pete Temple will have a show which features student musicians from Augsburg. Some musicians Temple has lined up include; Joni Juse, Sue Feehan, Terri Bockland, Dave Kunkel, and Susan Will. Cheryl Branch will also have a religious show on Sunday night. Temple is pleased with the disc jockeys who are volunteering their time for KCMR. According to Temple,KCMR can 1 5 Pete Temple, General Managerof K CMR —Stafl photo by Larry Coulure has “some good returning DJ’s plus some new ones with past experience, which should make for a strong line-up. ” One goal of the station is to “involve as many academic departments and student government commissions as possible," said Temple. “We are striving for more student involvement.” Specifically, Temple wants more students listening and calling the station (ext. 621) for requests. “A big problem we have been having is that a lot of people don‘t take KCMR seriously and don’t understand what KCMR could mean to this college,” states Temple. “I believe KCMR can be as vital and useful to the students as RLC or any of the other commissions at Augsburg. " KCMR Programming Schedule Fall, 1978 Time Monday Tuesday Noon-2:00 Mark Mark Johnson Johnson 2:00-4:00 Kjersti Rick Chapstick Horstman 4:00-6:00 Bruce Tyka Shoemaker ‘ 'T.J . ' ’ Nelson 6:00-8:45 Mark “Disco Dave" Hackbart Sundt 8:45-9:15 RLC‘ Hour RLC‘ Hour 9: 15-Midnight Heidi Roman Smith Taffe Wednesday Thursday Friday Mark Rick Bruce Hackban Horstman Shoemaker Jim TBA“ Nancy Jeffery Reeck The Pete Temple Kjersti Cruiser and Chapstick The Cruiser Ayrlahn Pete Froehlke Tykan Johnson and “T.J. Nick Choban Nelson RLC“ Hour RLC“ Hour RLC’ Hour Roman Johnson Todd Taffe and Carlson Choban Sunday Night Programming 6:00-7:00 7:00-9:00 Comedy-Suspense Pete Temple with with Lewis Hotchkiss special guest '—Religious Life Commission "—To be announced Auggie Arts Agenda A lecture by Ron Palosaari on the topic of “Relations Between Sexes" will be featured in a convocation on Thursday, October 12. The convocation, part of the Oct. 6, 1978 \ 9:00-10:00 10:001Midnight TBA" Religious Programming with Cheryl Branch Noon Lecture Series on “America Today" will be held at 12:10 pm. in the East Commons. Some questions Palosaari will consider include: What can we expect from the women's liberation movement? How has it affected us? What problems do men and women now see in relating? What ideas are emerging in regard to love and marriage? ##I/ié’a" a? ##J/JJWJ' Reviewed By KATHY YAKAL Maybe it was because it was such a good idea to work with. Maybe it was the decadently rich sets, or the marvelous presence of Faye Dunaway. Whatever the reason, I left “Eyes of Laura Mars" While discussing the merits of film this summer with a friend, my friend boldly stated that “ . . . any movie that affects you strongly is good." I beg to differ. As Pauline Kael, film critic for The New Yorker stated in the introduction to a book of her film reviews, seeing a horribly destructive fire on the screen may frighten someone, but a person doesn’t have to be an artist to create a fire. Iagree. For while “Eyes” frightened me more than anything since I first watched Margaret Hamilton throw the fireball on the straw roof in the land of Oz, I wouldn‘t consider the film to be much more than a shade above mediocre. Though I must admit there were some fine elements in this cinematic rendering of a not-too-impossible (for the believers in the psychic world) horror story. Glamorous fashion photographer Laura Mars, played by Faye Dunaway, is one of New York City’s beautiful people who, as she explains, “ . . . is trying to give an account of our times." Her account comes in the form of staged photographs depicting violent scenes, used ' for magazine advertisements. As one of her models explains in the film, deodorant." Intriguing idea. America has certainly accustomed itself to seeing violence in the media constantly. And to so casually accept that part of life that it is turned around and used as material for commercials, seems incredibly cold and callous, though Mars seems to believe that what she is doing may open people's eyes to how commonplace rapes, beatings and violent deaths have become. It is a potentially intriguing idea for a plot. But the film doesn’t do it justice. Dunaway, an accomplished actress who has proved her versatility in such films as “Network,” “Bonnie and Clyde," and “Chinatown'” adds class and credibility through her portrayal of the terrified New York City dweller who suddenly has psychic visions of her best friends and co-workers being murdered in a most brutal, bloody, and basically uncalled for manner. “Mars is using murder to sell But cast as a romantic lead opposite the not-so—accomplished Tommy Lee Jones, who so far in his film career has proved that he can play Tommy Lee Jones, Dunaway looks downright silly at times. Brad Dourif, the slim, sensitive young actor who earned his Oscar nomination for his portrayal ofthe ill-fated Billy in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," is convincing as Mars‘ quietly haunting but loyal chauffeur. There are some great moments during the scenes where Mars is shooting her lurid commercials. Pulsating music, dizzyineg rapid camera shifts from Mars to her subjects, and the shocking set-ups (some of which look like a higher-budgeted version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show") combined to mesmerize me for a few moments with all the glamour and gore. And in its surprise ending, “Eyes” takes a daring risk. Its writers deserve credit for having the nerve to try it. Not that it particularly worked, but the impact made me feel like I had just awoken from one of those scary dreams that makes you lie still in bed, afraid to move, But not too afraid to recognize the film‘s problems with plot and character credibility. In spite of those problems, this visually lavish expose on the world of high fashion photography, with its marginally effective attempt at a new twist on the psychic power fad, is a must for lovers of suspense. See it. Campus Fellowship This year the Augsburg Christian community is offering something new to Augsburg students and faculty! Tues- day Night Campus Fellowship. Like Eucharist and Chapel, it is sponsored by the Religious Life Commission. Tuesday Night Campus Fellowship was begun by a group of students who felt that the Christian community needs a time to come together in a setting different from the worship experiences of Chapel and Eucharist. Tuesday Night Campus Fellowship is a time when students and faculty—it‘s hoped that faculty will feel free to come—can come together to share their faith through discussions, singing, movies, speakers, Bible studies and lots of good old-fashioned fun. Tuesday Night Fellowship meets twice a month at 7:00 p.m. in the Century Room. The next two meetings will be October 17 and October 31. Everyone is welcome. Show less
Inter-campus bus . . . No longer a Free Ride By HOLLY GROTEN News Editor Do you need to get to another campus and don't want to face the worry of parking? The inter-campus bus used to be the obvious answer. One could just. check the bus schedule in Science Hall and wait there (across the street... Show moreInter-campus bus . . . No longer a Free Ride By HOLLY GROTEN News Editor Do you need to get to another campus and don't want to face the worry of parking? The inter-campus bus used to be the obvious answer. One could just. check the bus schedule in Science Hall and wait there (across the street from Rho House) until a miniature school has pulled up and transported you to either Hamline, Macalester, St. Thomas, or St. Catherine’s. But now not only is there a 13 cent charge per ride but also a minimum ticket purchase and the time involved in dealing with the Augsburg business office. The bus, which used to be free in previous years, now cost 13 cents a ride with a minimum purchase of 10 rides. When buying bus tickets at the Augsburg Business Office be prepared to give your name, student number, serial numbers on the tickets purchased, the dollar amount, whether paid by cash or check and your signature for each sale. About 100 sales have been made at Augsburg since the start of fall semester, with an average of five sales a day. “Students complain about having to buy 10 tickets at a time. Many want to buy only three or so at a time,” said Vicki Meehan, cashier in the business office. "Students such as seniors don’t like the idea of having to pay, since they never had to pay for the bus in the past, " she added. “I, like many other students, wondered why we were not told of the bus fare last spring, when we were registering for classes. I just assumed last spring the bus would be free, so I didn't think twice about taking classes at another school," said Nathan Krekula from St. Thomas, who hikes everyday to Augsburg for his two classes here. “Thirteen cents a ride doesn’t seem like much, but it all adds up. If they want to encourage people to take classes at other schools, the bus should be free,” he added. According to Andrew Helmich, executive director for the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), the inter-campus bus, along with other activities of the ACTC, was funded by a $600,000 grant from the Hill Family Foundation (now called the Northwest Area Foundation) in 1972, and a $301,350 grant renewal from them in 1975. “These funds permitted the consortium to do a good deal of exploring of cooperative possibilities,” said Helmich. “We were moving in a normal way from the experimental stage to a more refined and stable stage," he said. Last spring, when the funding was running low, the consortium board of directors decided to charge students for bus rides. This decision came too late to notify students until after preregistra- tion. Augsubrg students did not find out about the decision until the day they moved in this fall. “The timing was unfortunate, but this was a collective decision: we did not move arbitrarily or hastily. We had to touch base with many people," explained Helmich. Helmich estimates that the income from the 13 cents per-ride charge will offset between 40457:: of the system’s annual cost. Other campus bus systems Oct. 6, 1978 in the state were analyzed and costs were calculated before deciding on the 13 cent price. This was one of the last campus bus systems not charging a bus fee, according to Heknjch. A decline from last year in passengers riding the buses is quite nonceable already, but more and more students are beginning to ride. Kermit Nordeen, bus driver for the Augsburg route. feels that more students will start riding the buses when parking spaces start running out and the colder weather sets in. “One student said he would stop driving because he couldn't find a parking place. On the other hand, a student from Hamline told me that when he heard they started charging for the bus, he bought a car,” said Nordeen. He explained that a lack of knowledge of the bus s ystem could also be a reason for fewer riders. “Even after several weeks, there are still people who don’t know about the bus system,“ Nordeen said. “Even though they see the buses come and go, they really don’t know what it is." BSU . . . a focus on cultural expression By FRANCHEL PATl‘ON Staff Writer The Augsburg College Black Student Union will be focusing this year‘s activities on the areas of history and cultural expression. The elected officers who will help coordinate this year's activities will be: Franchel Patton, president; Gwen Clark, vice-president: Gwen Hill, treasurer; and Michelle Johns, secretary. Cheryl Branch will serve as vice-president temporarily until Gwen Clark recovers from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. But junior Jonathan Flak feels that “13 cents one way is relatively cheap: it’s not a drain on my pocketbook," he said. “I kind of like getting off campus and taking a class in a different environment." “Thirteen cents for the intercarnpus bus is quite a bit better than the 30 cents we would have to pay for the city bus if this service wasn’t provided," said Mary Sodomka of St. Thomas, who takes a history class at Augsburg. “With the amount we do pay for our education they should work something out between the colleges to help pay for transportation," she continued. The bus drivers are very accomv modating and will let students off at any point between stops. “I do take a class at St. Kate’s, but I also use the bus to get home,” said Lucy Brill. For Augsburg students, Nordeen makes a stop at Snelling and 1-94 at 8:13 a.m. and Minnehaha and Smelling at 10:35 am. Stops are also made at the U-Rarig Center, if requested. Nordeen also The major purpose of the BSU is to provide a vehicle for cultural expression and historical exploration for African and African-American students. Also, the BSU plans to coordinate its activities with the total Augsburg Col- lege community in an effort to create a more expanded awareness and sensi- tivity toward all minorities at the college. All students, faculty, and staff members are invited to participate in upcoming BSU-sponsored activities for a cultural and educational experience that will help in providing a truly liberal education. .-,« w , Lfi. a;vr;$“— h 't“. makes every effort to get a student to class on time. “When the schedule shows arrival time is later than the beginning of a class, I try to make it there by, for example, 9:30, even though the schedule says 9:35," said Nordeen. Any students having problems or questions about the bus system, be sure and ask the bus driver. The choice to ride or not ride is still up to each student. After all, “What's 13 cents?" asks Wes Brown, bus driver to St. Catherine's. “I don't think it’s too much. It's just like paying taxes—you learn to adjust to it." Q DAVE‘ BARBER it; SHOP , |j"We Cu! Hair and Inf/anon " [1 Located In Dinkytown d Behind Surge! 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y, ya‘ x x ‘. \/.85=**5 Q can WES L y Late News An open alcohol policy forum was held on Wednesday with representatives from the Administration present. Details of a developing “party policy" were announced which included the possi- bility of alcohol at campus events. A full story next week — — —... Show morey, ya‘ x x ‘. \/.85=**5 Q can WES L y Late News An open alcohol policy forum was held on Wednesday with representatives from the Administration present. Details of a developing “party policy" were announced which included the possi- bility of alcohol at campus events. A full story next week — — — Striker Kevin Oss prepares to pass. 055 got the Auggies on the board first and was instrumental in their victory over St. Thomas. —Stsllpha!a by Eric Rokke Win classic soccer thriller, 3-2 Home grown Auggies upset imported Tommies By EMILIE NYSTUEN AND LARRY COUTURE Staff Writers The Minneapolis Tribune had called them a soccer team nearly in the same class as the Minnesota Kicks. Well if that’s the case, bring on the Cosmos because the Auggies rolled over St. Thomas 3-2 last Wednesday night in a classic soccer thriller. St. Thomas, the defending MIAC champions. had been touted as the team to beat this year because of their highly skilled import players—especially striker Reubens Pedrosa of Brazil. Augsburg played the role of spoiler as the home grown Auggies handed the Tommies their first loss of the season. Augsburg showed little respect as they matched them in skill and outmatched them in hustlr: to remain undefeated with a 3-0-2 reeo . The Auggies got on the board early as Kevin Oss converted a beautiful crossing pass from Co—Captain Mike Kennedy. The lead did not hold as St. Thomas and the imports came back with two quick goals. one on a direct free kick by Pedrosa. The Auggies appeared momen- tarily dazed but the enthusiastic Augsburg fans rallied the players back into the flow of the game. Neither team was able to score before the half despite heavy action. Aggressive tackling by Auggie defenders Steve Westlund, Gary Dahle, and Rob Lal-‘leur kept the Tommies from adding to their lead. Jerry “Cool” Jackson picked up a loose ball in a maze of players and sliced 3 shot off the post into the net four minutes into the half. The tie score brought on tension. And with tension comes yellow cards. For St. Thomas it was Reubens Pedrosa and for Augsburg Steve Westlund. The Tommies were to pick up two more yellow cards before the end of the game. The Tommies got serious and so did the four Auggie defenders and goalie Mark Anderson. The Auggies were not to be denied victory. Leading goal scorer Bill Garner dribbled through a crowd of Tommies and as the defenders moved to mark him. he dropped the ball off to Co—Captain Don Potter. Potter had been lurking in an open space in front and “Sweet P. " blasted the game winner far back into the net. Mike Kennedy was quick not to place too much emphasis on the game. “This was the key game to the MIAC soccer race. It put us in the driver's seat. But as for the playoffs we're not looking that far ahead. We're still playing them one game at a time." A letdown was expected on Saturday as Augsburg hosted St. Olaf in the wind at Snelling Field. With the wind distorting every pass not firmly on the ground, the game quickly became a defensive battle. An indirect kick from 15 yds. set up a drop pass from Jackson to Kennedy who drilled a shot off the well placed foot of Westlund for the game's only goal. Potter didn't attribute the low-scoring. close game to a letdown. “They were a much better team than we expected," he said. Tonight Augsburg travels to Macal- ester for a 7 p.m. night game and on Monday visits Northfield for a game with Carleton. The next home game is on Wednesday against St. Mary's. Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 85 No. 5 Oct. 6, 1978 Show less
:i-Ji- 1 13¢ and red tape too The local administrators have decided to grab 13 cents from each rider of the ACTC inter-campus bus system. We are amused at the phrase “13 cents per ticket for a single ride.” — Why not just call it a one-way fare? Why does Augsburg require a name, student number,... Show more:i-Ji- 1 13¢ and red tape too The local administrators have decided to grab 13 cents from each rider of the ACTC inter-campus bus system. We are amused at the phrase “13 cents per ticket for a single ride.” — Why not just call it a one-way fare? Why does Augsburg require a name, student number, serial numbers of tickets purchased, the dollar amount, whether paid by cash or check, the date, and a signature? We find it especially perplexing when ACTC Director Andrew Helmich was not even aware Augsburg required such information from all riders. Due to a cutback in grant monies we concede this “unforewarned” fare may be justified and we support the method of collecting from individuals rather than through a general tuition increase. But the red tape involved in buying tickets bothers us. With all the work that went into coordinating the bus schedule it is amazing how short-sighted the ticket selling has become. $50,000 Pyramid Student Government will be allocating nearly $50,000 to all student run support commissions on Tuesday evening. Every student pays $35 for organizations such as Student Government, ECHO, Program Commission, RLC, KCMR, BSU, etc.—but only Student Government can decide how this money is to be allocated. Individual commissions can expand or die pending the outcome of this final budget hearing. We urge students to either attend this crucial meeting or contact their elected'representatives to express their views. Sexual connotations Dear Editor: reflection on some very confusing times, Granted, I have a provacative reputation about giving sexy lectures, but I did not say that I was surprised to see the police “laying out on the lawn by the library" during the turbulent 60's, without the students bothering them. Nor wouIdI consider saying such a thing in an article subtitled “a time for losing innocence." As a matter of public record, I am just as preoccupied with “lying” as I am with “laying,” and suggest that interested people turn to 191 in Harbrace Handbook. Otherwise, I wish to commend Kathy Yakal for posing a rather coherent echo BOYD KOEHLER, Faculty Consultant - #369,55555521? which, evidently, will come again to remind us of the things we have already forgotten. Sincerely, John Mitchell (Dept. of English) Associate Editor’s Note: The writer humbly acknowledges the error referred to in Mitchell's letter. Further, we find it surprising that no one chastised us about an even more glaring error found in the first column of the article, which refers to the Selma march and how it attempted to "protect discriminatory voting procedures. " LARRY COUTURE MIKE LUNDEEN KATHY YAKAL NATALIE NYSTUEN ESTIE BROUWER EMILIE NYSTUEN CHRIS HALVORSEN _‘ HOLLY GROTEN KRISTEN OLSRUD DIANE JOHNSON . DIANE MEYERS ERIC KANTEN JEFF DANIELOWSKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy Editors The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat . . . , . I don t care for either ByKATI-lyyAKAL Associate Editor I despise competition. I've never liked it. I‘ve tolerated it for 22 years because I thought it was a necessary evil. I've competed fiercely myself— for grades, for honors, for jobs. for athletic victories. I've experienced both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. And I don’t particularly care for either. I realize that the competitive aspect of free enterprise is what made this country great, as well as an incredibly greedy financial machine. I also recognize that without that competition I wouldn't be typing on this typewriter in this comfortable apartment while attending this expensive private school. I might not have received the education which has enabled me to put these very words together. Clearly, I am the product of the competitive sweat of many. I can hardly turn my back on the advantages it has afforded me. But neither am I obligated to believe in and perpetuate that competitive system. I don't see too much that‘s healthy about competition. Granted, the desire to win may drive someone to condition his body into top form, work long hard hours at his job, or become an academicaholic. What‘s so bad about that? Nothing. That is, unless the only motivation for doing that is to beat the other guy. As far as I‘m concerned, winning is an unecessary ego boast that only an egomaniac needs, and losing is an unnecessary blow that nobody needs. I hope that someone will disagree with me. I hope that people have reasons for participating in the fierce competition that pervades the lifestyle of most of us Americans. Please—someone explain what‘s so great about being the greatest. Edllof’lfl‘C/lle' Busmess Manager Assomate Editor Editorial ASS/slant Fine Arts Editor Sports Edit0r .News Editors THE AUGSBURG ECHO. Published weekly each Friday except during Augsburg interim. vacation periods and holidays by the students of Augsburg College, 731 A 215t Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 Phone 332-5181, Ext 301. 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[30pr surqeru By LEW HOTCHKISS Thor Agena B. stood up, holding a half full wine glass in his right hand. “I would like to make a toast to our guests. Please rise.“ We set down our utensils, picked up our glasses, and rose to the occasion. “To superb examples of barbarian life in the solar-systems... Show more[30pr surqeru By LEW HOTCHKISS Thor Agena B. stood up, holding a half full wine glass in his right hand. “I would like to make a toast to our guests. Please rise.“ We set down our utensils, picked up our glasses, and rose to the occasion. “To superb examples of barbarian life in the solar-systems. l, Thor, make a toast to Dan and Lew. Please be seated." We sat down. Dan turned to me with a worried look on his face. “Lew, I don’t think this is quite what we were led to believe. Calling us ‘barbarians' and then tipping the glass in our favor. Sounds unsafe to me." I nodded in agreement. “We have studied your planet ever since it came into being. It was an anomaly to us. We didn't think it was possible for minds to be instilled in bodies, since we are only matterless mind. In other words, you and your kind are weird members of the Universe. Most of your confusion about life, we have noticed, seems to be due to this combination of matter and mind. You have written and endless number of books on the subject, and all of you newborn find them very confusing, even those trained in the art of philosophy.“ “You don’t mean to say that we are newborn, do you?" I asked, trying to get him to clarify his term. “You are indeed. All of your kind are newborn in comparison to us. We have been around ever since the Mind created the Universe. But that is not my major concern for bringing you here. Your presence here marks the end or the continuation of your kind. Both of you will be encouraged to decide this for yourselves. We will help you. First, Omni will give you a social report, in brief, about your planet.” Alien I, stood up, stepped away from the table and walked or floated over behind us. What was he, it, planning to do to us? My paranoia increased. My spine began to tingle. Omni's report creeped into my consciousness. llllllllllllllWlllW 3: ti, , :i— gauuiumuuuiuiuwu this E. i E dopthof field now has quiltsl Designer Cathy MI h- coordinatad our Maria into tan beautiful stylas. All tan are availebla' in twin, lull-gum, or king riaas. Eadr kit comes with averything naadad to make the quilt and in matching pillow Ihlnl. Soyou daddaonanylaandaaiza. depths! “than wnorn cutathafabriumyour order. lniunafawdayayoucanbaquilting it youraalfl Or you can join in our cooperative anon with the YWCA and have your quilt mnehina quiltad by mapractieadwornanatthanlro ara donating their tirna to benefit their orpni- ratlon (call 373-2511 to arranga for this rar- vica.) milling coats are 360 Min. $80 full- quaon, $100 king.) 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Some imagine violent acts, murder, of course, being their biggest and most popular, slothful living, and they invent ways of explaining how the Universe is put together. All they ever do is come up with imperfect models. We, of course, have no need for this kind of speculation. Our pity is on them because they are caught up in matter and have no way of truly escaping it while they are materially alive. Their actions speak louder than their voices, and it is natural for matter. intelligent and having minds or randomly flitting through space, to move." I fell asleep after Omni‘s last sentence and dreamed. Rebuttal Continued from page 5 task. Augsburg being infested by unwanted n pets called Cockroaches. We feel that IS a sad “me than P’eSidem since these pets are here, that some use could be made of them, possibly make games and contests using them. One game we have heard being played at other slums is to slay the most cockroaches. We feel that the Mortensen Tenants Society could sponsor a contest of this sort and award a prize to the person with the most kills in one week. We have also heard that scientists are studying the Anderson is resigning his “President- ship." We wish him well in the future and thank him for his fine leadership in his many years as the Big Guy. With the task of selecting a replacement now at hand we ask, “Do you, sir. have a little brother who could perhaps assume your role of leader of this community?" Lastly. we wish Hazel Skare a hearty hello and Hi-Yo-Silver! Not to be Rejected ‘cause possibility of teaching bugs and Y insects to do household chores. If this we re 9°°di is indeed true, then Augsburg might Tony M09" and Lee Hansen someday have an overabundance of w servants at their beck—and-call. We noticed that Larry DeSantis wrote a letter criticizing his article of the previous week. This must be a first for the Echo, when someone critiques their own work. We think that what Mr. DeSantis is attempting to do is E R B E R become known as the Augsburg 27 {H 3, FRANKLIN Philosopher and is now writing know- . Iedgeable articles which will later be turned into a collection titled, “Larry DeSantis: The Augsburg Years." We wish him well in this time-consuming TeJeDhone. 333-0919 DENNIS Complete Lineof R.K. PRODUCTS A 7th 8r CEDAR WEST BANK OPEN MON-SAT SAM-1 PM Pitcher Nights at Pilot’s Club Millcr& Miller Lite ... . 31.50 Sunday— 8:00 RM. to 10:00 P.M. —ALSO— Tues. and Thurs. — 9-11 P.M. Breakfast Special — 9-11A.M. 55 cent Drinks THE PILOTS CLUB Show less
pool kilqore I was sitting on the couch watching television last Saturday evening when I heard a knock at the door. An instant later someone wearing a pullover sweater and carrying a container of yogurt came into tr. room. It was Clyde, my cousin from North Dakota. “What are you doing in this... Show morepool kilqore I was sitting on the couch watching television last Saturday evening when I heard a knock at the door. An instant later someone wearing a pullover sweater and carrying a container of yogurt came into tr. room. It was Clyde, my cousin from North Dakota. “What are you doing in this neck of the woods?" I asked in astonishment. "Aren‘t you supposed to be at college?" “l‘m on assignment for the school newspaper," he answered. for a few minutes." "On assignment?“ l pointed him to a chair. “It sounds like they're really letting you do a lot of work for the paper. l'm glad you‘re still interested in becoming a writer." “I'm a film critic now,“ Clyde announced as he sat down. “l've discovered how relevant films are to the human condition." “Huh?” Clyde lowered his voice. “There‘s something you should know," he said. “l‘m not the same person i used to be." “Oh?” “That's right. We become a completely different person since i started college this fall." Clyde looked down at the floor and sighed. “Life has made a cynic out of me." “That's too bad," I offered. “Especially since you're only eighteen." "Age is irrelevant. Some people realize the complexities of life before others." He peeled the top off his carton of yogurt. “Do you have a spoon?" "I don't understand what this has to do with your becoming a film critic." “Let me give you an example," said my suddenly pessimistic cousin. “Last week i saw Apocalypse Now. It's a once-in—a-lifetime film." “I won't see it more than once in my lifetime,“ l agreed. “Newsweek called it the film of the seventies.“ "But they also said that about The Godfather, and about Chinatown, and about Network, and about—“ “This movie is different,“ Clyde interrupted. “it shows the depravity of the human condition,“ he went on, using those two words again. “Apocalypse Now tells the real story about Vietnam." “I don't know," I said doubtfully. “I have some friends who fought over there and they said they never surfed during a battle. or water-skied behind a military “i can only stay Perkins French Toast. Thick. Golden. Lathered with real butter and your choice of syrup. [5 it your favorite. too? What makes our French Toast such a favorite? Real French bread. crusty. chewy. Real eggs. And special care in fixing it. the town. boat, or heard the planes pipe out even one Wagner symphony. They said Vietnam was mainly monotony and boredom." "They should've seen the film. It made a big change in me. Now I know that life isn't fun and games. It‘s death, and starvation, and bills." “So what film are you going to see tonight?" I said, trying to change the subject. I was starting to giggle. "Rocky Horror Show, “ he announced, “It'll be my eighth time." “Eighth time? Do you like it that much?" “l'm starting to. I thought it was pretty stupid the first four times, but now l'm beginning to see the message." I nodded. Clyde got up from his chair. "I have to get going now or l‘ll be late," he said. “It‘s been fun rapping with you” “Try to stay longer next time," condition.” I said. “An l'm sorry about the human “l‘m just glad I know the truth now," Clyde answered. “Now I know what life is all about." “Don't worry." i said, seeing him to the door. “You’ll outgrow it.“ CSHS paves way for handicapped students By MAUREEN COOPER The Cooperative Service for Handi- capped Students (CSHS) is an organization offered for the first time this year. Developed by a group consisting of approximately five handicapped students and six students serving as volunteers. the intergration into the organization includes a training session. Through workshops. films, sensitivity awareness, and role» playing exercises, the volunteers are brought into the handicapped stu- dents' world. Working together, CSHS will strive to meet both the classroom needs and the physical barriers of Augsburg's handicapped. Scholastically, the volunteers tape or read handout materials, type papers, give tests and take notes when needed. They check the accessibility of the classrooms and assist in communication between the professor and the student. Socially, the group will assure that on-campus activities are accessible. With colder weather here, they will be concerned with safety problems, and throughout the year stay aware of the many structural changes going on. Polly Palmer, a freshman, is a CSHS volunteer this year. She feels it is important to emphasize that the group deals with both academics and social life. “After aiding in class, we want to assist with attitude," she stated. The attitude of other Augsburg students and faculty is a concern to the group. Awareness and open support from the Augsburg Community is needed for CSHS's ideas to evolve. With the cooperation of all, CSHS will help pave the way for more handicapped students to not only attend classes here, but to be involved with other aspects of this school. if you would like to become a CSHS volunteer, or assist in any way. contact Polly Palmer at 330—1416 or Kathy Kendricks at the CENTS office (330-1139) for more information. muzzle “Image/law'cA/gAtc/ué 977%: 4m..l&hneapola 338-6425 Specials: Monday Tap Beer 2 25a 9711 K Craz» Corh'm‘ Hour 9 10 l 8712 WASTEO WEDNESDAY 52 00 at ll’le door 9 it all the '49 Deer IOU can d'mk No Charge Bar drinks 254: Call booze and cocktails 50: NOVEMBER Lamont Cranston Nov. 16-18 Linwood Slim Nov. 19 Charlie Musselwhite, Cary Bell Nov. 20-21 Shortstuff 22-23 TUESDAY 5 munsoxiv RIP Night 2 lot SUPER SUNDAY Complimentary Nov. 16, 1979 Show less
editorials Creativity at its highest Adapting to new situations and circumstances can be difficult for an individual, and even more so for a group of people; at least in most cases. After viewing The Crucible, in light of the Drama Departments transition from the old Little Theater to the “new”... Show moreeditorials Creativity at its highest Adapting to new situations and circumstances can be difficult for an individual, and even more so for a group of people; at least in most cases. After viewing The Crucible, in light of the Drama Departments transition from the old Little Theater to the “new” theater in the old Music Building, it‘s difficult to believe that adaptation might have been a problem. The long, late-night hours involving planning, designing, practicing and directing has turned what could have been less than favorable conditions into conditions far from unfavorable. Part of the new look in the Drama Department‘s new home is the never before used “thrust stage,“ (a stage that extends into audience seating) designed by Brett Batterson, which is an innovative, esthetically pleasing, theatrical construction. Many other aspects of the Drama Department‘s production The Crucible have had to undergo change and adapt to circumstance— directing, lighting and acting to name a few. This year‘s production is a reflection of the talent found historically in theater at Augsburg. One need look no further than the old Little Theater. The old Little Theater is just that—old and little. It was a Spanish Mission earlier in this century. Required was a great affection for theater merely because deterioration of the structure made it unsafe. Theater at Augsburg has not been a traditional recipient of mass funding. More often than not it’s been the example of creation out of nothing. We look forward to seeing productions in the new Drama facility. Next year, maybe. bookends THE LITERACY HOAX; The Decline of Reading, Writing, and Learning in the Public Schools and What We Can Do About It, by Paul Copperman, William Morrow, 1978. By MARGARET ANDERSON' Why is it that your SAT scores were lower than those of students ten years ago, or that you have to struggle to get good grades in college although you were an honor student in high school? You may be a victim of THE LITERACY HOAX, a fraud perpetrated by America‘s public schools in assuring their students that they are receiving an excellent education. HOAX is the result of four years of research by Paul Copperman, a 1969 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and recipient of its highest honor, Great Distinction in Scholarship. He holds a master’s degree in education and is president of the Institute of Reading Development which he founded in 1970. First undertaken to find out if the inadequate skills of his students were part of a larger pattern in the United States, the study grew into an exploration of the history of academic achievement of America's students especially since the 1960's. While the discovery that there is a general decline is not news, the data documenting it may be a unique contribution to the study of the phenomenon. Having established the pattern, Cooperman goes on to describe the current state of affairs and to propose remedies. Examples of the appalling illiteracy which he finds among young people include the young man with an average IQ who achieved average grades and an exemplary record through high school but was fired from his first job after graduation, selling shoes, because he couldn't read well enough to do the minimal paper work involved. Test showed that he read at the fifth grade level. There were graduate students in such fields as sociology, education. linguistics. and psychology who were reading below the eighth grade level. And there were high school graduates who didn't know where the Pacific Ocean is, whether New York is east or west of California, or how to spell the name of our country. More examples are presented vlvidly in “Interviews From the Front," chiefly 4 \\ Cl News PLAY SOLlTAlRE ‘. . . Questions just seem vain at Don Editor WI i, s . mom in t.... s... Mm, tut «rim! mo in. m mi. or am.“ a,me m in. us. 2 ea ru.‘ (editorials I. . :. . . : lean: 5 . 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" If the underlined material is inserted, the sentence makes much last better sense. I don't envy your schedule for type-setting and proof reading. No wonder ellipses occur! Sincerely, Kenneth C. Bailey Professor of Philosophy To the Editor: Thank you for printing my ‘Confessions’ in the November 2 edition of the Echo. Some people have found it provocative, and of course that's what I hoped for. However, as printed, the sentence of the second paragraph doesn‘t read very well. The reason is that part of the sentence was left out in the printing. That sentence should have read: "Although I do not intend to say that public schools In California. Students of all kinds—gifted, drop-outs, drug addicts—,teachers, principals, superintendents, reading and measurement specialists, and the dean of a community college recount their experiences. Again and again, reduced standards and demands are cited. For instance, a “Film Lit" class where students did nothing but watch films and evaluate them by checking off responses on dittoed forms is reported. This course could be counted as one of the units of English required for graduation. Commenting on the dearth of requirements for solid basics in public education, Cooperman says, “I do not believe young people should be given the freedom not to learn.” Further, he inveighs against the popular notion that society owes students an education: “Society owes people access to an education; the achievement of an education is an individual task which requires sustained, disciplined effort over a period of many years.” Cooperman does not leave us in a “slough of despond“ with no way out. The way he proposes is suggested by the wrong turns which he finds have been taken in the past—societal emphasis on peripheral educational concerns, governmental interference, and incompetence and political self—serving in the administration of the schools. Salvation lies in political action as well as in educational improve- ments. First, society must reaffirm the overriding importance of reading, writing, and computing along with the social values of mathematics, science, history, and literature. Second, schools must be given greater authority and autonomy to educate accordingly. Some problems to be dealt with in this connection have to do with government regulations which Cooperman contends have vitiated public education. Third, the badly deteriorated educational system with its chaotic and inadequate curriculum, its compulsion to reduce performance standards and work demands, and its teachers‘ lack of authority and control in the classrooms, needs to be reconstructed. Involved here are such measures as setting up strong school boards to hire superintendents who will develop capable administrative and teaching staffs hiring and firing as required. Another significant requirement in reconstruction is that evaluators and information gatherers for the school boards must be totally separate from the administrative and teaching hierarchy. Copperman‘s book suggests the means to these ends. There is something for everyone: stimulation, provocation, encouragement, direction. It deserves to be read. ' Margaret Anderson is director of the Augsburg College Library. Nov. 16, 1979 Show less
By KRISTEN OLSRUD Michael Illbruck, 19, is a freshman at Augsburg majoring in business administration. He comes from Leverkusen, a city on the Rhine near Cologne, West Germany, where he lived with his parents and a sister. After graduating from the gymnasium Landrat Lucas Schule, Michael chose to... Show moreBy KRISTEN OLSRUD Michael Illbruck, 19, is a freshman at Augsburg majoring in business administration. He comes from Leverkusen, a city on the Rhine near Cologne, West Germany, where he lived with his parents and a sister. After graduating from the gymnasium Landrat Lucas Schule, Michael chose to continue his education at a small liberal arts college rather than at one of the large German state universities. Friends in Minneapolis recommended Augsburg to him. “There's a sense of humanity here," Michael said of Augsburg. "People know each other, and it's easy to talk to professors. In Germany, we have no small colleges, just federal universities. Not one college is private." In comparing American colleges to German schools, Michael noted that education here is more general. “At Augsburg there are requirements in several departments, whereas in Germany I would just study business administration—no political science, no music, no philosophy, no psychology.“ German universities have athletic programs, but if you area business major, you don't play sports. Only physical education majors participate—but they don't study business. Another difference is in the campuses. In Cologne, about 70% of the university is concentrated in one area. “The rest is spread all over the city. In Munich, the whole university is all over the city,” he said. Michael enjoys living on campus with other international students in Lambda House, where he has made many friends. In Germany, apartment buildings are the only housing option for students. This semester Michael is taking financial accounting, American government and politics, and introduction to theology. In addition to his studies, he works at the library front desk, where he enjoys meeting students and faculty. Michael also participates in the activities of Cross-Cultural Society, putting his business knowledge to work as treasurer. He made German potato pancakes for the international pot luck dinner Nov. 1 at Edda House. Other STUDENTS . . . Your Cash? con venience in the Need A Place To Stash A banking facility for your interests of his are jogging, photography, downhill skiing, and sailing. This summer Michael worked at a factory in Germany Illbruck Techniques With Foam, which makes special parts for the automotive industry. (The company has a branch in Minneapolis called lllbruck USA, Inc.] He took a summer vacation sailing from Germany to England, racing with his father and friends. Although he has traveled throughout most of Western Europe, including Austria, Denmark, England, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland—as well as ' Australia—the United States is his favorite. “The United States is the best place because it is open- minded." he said. “It is the country where people go who are not wanted in their own countries. People here are not as jealous; they respect and accept each other more than , in Germany. People are more friendly." Michael has also observed that Americans “don‘t care as much about politics, and are more sports-minded." Michael feels that there is more freedom in the U.S. than in Europe: more opportunities exist in housing. employment. and business. He prefers the American economy to that of his country. “Our government is very close to socialism. but we have capitalism, too." he said. “In Germany, capitalism is a very bad word. But I think socialism is bad. The socialists only know how to spend money; they don‘t know how to make money or how to use it in the best interests of the people." For example, in Germany, tax funds are distributed for every child of every family. “This is useless." he said. “On the average 75 percent of one's salary goes to the government." Another reason he prefers the American economy is that West Germany is so close to the communist countries. “id rather live in the capitalistic hell than in the communistic heaven," he said. “In the whole world, it is impossible to establish communism as Marx said." He cites the problems of the governmentaIIy—controlled economy of East Germany: “One summer they get only oranges. The next summer. only bananas. You must wait eight years to get acar; at least 20 years for an apartment. A house is impossible." Michael recommends the cross-cultural experience to students. “In the modern world, it's important to go to a foreign country," he says, “not only to study. but to see your own country from another point of view." He encourages all Augsburg students to participate in Cross» Cultural Society‘s International Week activities Nov. 26-30. ---------------------- ThisConcernsYou............. Simple Survey ALCOHOL POLICY Copies 0/ Fairview-St. Mary ’3 Medical building just across the street from Augsburg. the Policy are available a! the S. O. S. Desk. So “truck on down to the happy... . mg oormunity state bank FAIRVIEW—ST. MARY‘S OFFICE 606 24th Ave. 50.. Suite 100 Telephone: 341-2194 \Iember HOURS: Mon-Fri— 10 A, M to 5:30 P. M. FDIC MONDAY NOV. 19 In Your P.O. ------------------------- -------------------------- You Need Your Input . . . . . . . . . . . ---------------------- Nov. 16, 1979 3 Show less
letters Just subtract the pants Dear Sir: Recently, I have found the Echo to be very serious and lacking in humor, therefore, I am submitting this short piece for use in the paper to give a little variety to the subject matter. Taken from The Accounting Sampler by Thomas J. Burns and Harvery S.... Show moreletters Just subtract the pants Dear Sir: Recently, I have found the Echo to be very serious and lacking in humor, therefore, I am submitting this short piece for use in the paper to give a little variety to the subject matter. Taken from The Accounting Sampler by Thomas J. Burns and Harvery S. Hendrickson. “That's His Profit” Anonymous A Greek restaurant-owner in Canada had his own system for book— keeping. He kept his accounts payable in a cigar box on the left-hand side of his cash register, his daily cash returns on the cash register, and his receipts for paid bills in another cigar box on the right. When his youngest son graduated ’Unite and fight back!’ To the Editor: On November 3, five participants of a multi-racial anti-Ku Klux Klan demonstration were murdered and several others wounded by Klan members and Nazis in Greensboro, NC. During the following week West Point cadets were pictured in the paper wearing KKK robes and hoods. Throughout that same week fascist attacks were made on Iranian students across the country, including attacks in Minnesota. The attacks on groups of students have received media cover- age; there have also been widespread threats on the lives of individual students should anything happen to the American hostages. At this writing President Carter has announced he will implement deportation proceed- ings against any of the 50,000 Iranian students in this country who have violated their visas in any way. These events should not be viewed as isolated or random. They are part of a concerted effort to intensify racism, which is necessary to the establish- ment of fascism, in this country. To understand the situation in Iran we must first understand that the bosses of the U.S. are locked in a life- and-death struggle with the bosses of the Soviet Union for control of the world's resources and markets, oil being the most important of those resources. Control of Iran is important in this struggle not only because of its oil but because of its strategic geographic position between the Middle East and the U.S.S.R. To maintain control in Iran, the U.S. supported the fascist Shah, who maimed, tortured and killed tens of thousands of people; the U.S. even trained his infamous secret police, Savak. Last year the Shah was deposed by a combination of forces. One of those forces was the smaller capitalists in Iran, who resented the Shah for taking more than his share, and who supported an “Islamic republic." The other force was the leftist students and workers, many of whom were influenced by their religious back- ground. These leftists have an Nov. 16, 1979 Continued from page 4 as a chartered accountant, he was appalled by his father's primitive methods. “I don't know how you can run a business that way," he said. “How do you know what your profits are?“ "Well, son," the father replied, "when I got off the boat from Greece, I had nothing but the pants I was wearing. Today your brother is a doctor. You are an accountant. Your sister is a speech therapist. Your mother and I have a nice car, and city house, a country home. We have a good business, and everything is paid for . . . “So, you add all that together, subtract the pants, and there’s your profit." Amin Kader incorrect political line that supported unity with any force that would help them overthrow their main enemy, the Shah. This political line has killed thousands of people in Chile, Nicaragua, Europe, China, etc., and we predicted it would bring failure in Iran. To be sure, after the “revolution” the leftists there were the first people attacked by the Ayatollah Khomeini, who in essence is no different from the Shah, but who represents a different group of bosses. The incident of the hostages is helping defuse criticism of the Ayatollah and build hatred of Americans in Iran. I do not defend the taking of the hostages, but we must understand that this incident if of benefit to the Iranian state and the class represents, and not to Iranian workers and students. In the U.S. this incident is being used to build a fascist movement, which here also will benefit only the ruling class and its state. This country is getting very close to fighting a war to recover its markets and resources. It is very likely that war will break out in the Middle East. But you can't send soldiers off to kill people they don't hate. This war will be a racist war. Compare the manufacture of anti- lranian racism (including the pur- ported attempt to kidnap Governor Quie) with the anti-German and anti-Japanese hysteria earlier in this century. No imperialist wars are fought in the interest of the working class. It is in the interest of American, Iranian and all other workers and students in the world to unite to form an international anti-racist, anti-lmperialist-war move- ment on the job and on' the campus. Such a movement will encounter armed fascist resistance, the “legal” facist resistance of the state, and adverse media campaigns. But such a movement will be built under the leadership of the International Com- mittee Against Racism. This move- ment will not be pacifist. Pacifist movements have never deterred racists or fascists. The idea of passive resistance is not developed by oppressed workers but rather by comfortable liberals who refuse to admit that the system which gives them comfort along with their troubled consciences has to be changed. To make the naive argument that appeared in last week's Echo that fighting back makes one no different from one's oppressor is like saying that a man or woman should not resist a rapist or that Hitler or the Shah should not have been resisted. To workers and students of all races and all nations, we say UNITE AND FIGHT BACK! Bobbi Lammers International Committee Against Racism Editor‘s note: The argument in last week's "Echo" did not state that persons or groups should not resist, it merely questioned opposition "by any means." [i.e. violence] Furthermore, it clearly stated that groups should be brought to justice if they deny rights. Lastly. it warned against prescribing prior restraint [to any group] as in the case of American treatment of Japanese and Germans earlier this century. A short rebuttal Dear Editor, This letter may be what everyone has been waiting for all week, but then we don‘t really care. We contemplated writing any reply at all to Mz.’s Benson and Flock, (Is that as in Sgt. Rock and Easy Co?) but we felt that there should be a short rebutal, so we dug up our scurrilious pen to commence upon this very task. When we first read the letter purportedly written by Mz.'s Benson and Hedges, we rocked back and forth in search of a reply, first because we thought that no one in their right mind would write a letter seriously criticizing us, and second because it obviously took no small effort on their part to conceive this example of writing labor. It would appear that Benson and Flock's main argument against our letters is that we make personal attacks upon various persons. This is totally untrue. We have never attempted to do bodily harm to any person at Augsburg, be it Floss Berndt, an Augsburg example of low-life, or President Anderson, the Big Cheese of Augsburg. We also have not made comments about any person who is not a “Bigger than Life Personality," but with this letter we are forced to do so. Benson and Flock say that we do injustice to many but we feel that they do more of an injustice to these very people they would attempt to protect because they have quoted us time aftertime, once again bringing to the minds of Auggies everywhere our stinging statements and cutting comments. it is very obvious that they must agree whole-heartedly with our letters, why else would they quote us? We feel that if the people whom we comment about wished to “protect their dignity," as Bunson and Rack put it, they certainly could have done it better than an army of Bunson and Rack illiterates. Heck, even Floss Berndt makes a better argument for making Culla‘s Tavern an Augsburg shrine than anything Benson and Flock said in their letter. Lastly, for taking life at Augsburg so seriously, especually the dignity of Berndt, we wish Benson and Rock a long stay in Iran at the U.S. Embassy Hilton, naked of course. We wished to comment also about Continued on page 7 Playboy of the Western World at Rarig By RUTH wooo After you've seen The Crucible here at Augsburg, have a look at another kind of trial at the University’s Flarig Center. They're doing Playboy of the Western World, by Irish playwright John M. Synge (rated lest you get any wild ideas). The “playboy” of the title is one Christie Mahon who stumbles into a public house on the Irish coast, having spent ten days running away from the law for striking his father a fatal blow with a hoe. Strangely enough, the girls of this early 20th century village find this father-murderer irresistible. What a Mahon (as in Ed McMahon), they all think. Amazed at this reception, Christie recovers quickly enough to play out his new role as hero with appropriate bravado. He wins the heart of the barkeep’s daughter, Pegeen Mike, even though he's never “spoken fine words to a lady” before in all his life. And Pefeen, as blithely as a butterfly escapes the cocoon, slips out of her betrothal to a local boy (whose manly agressiveness is no match for her own, let alone Christie‘s) and pledges herself to Christie. Their mutual bedazzlement at “finding each other" and envisioning the “happily ever after" ahead of them makes for the most charming, moving scene of the show. But the play from that point develops surprisingly—not in 0. Henry fashion, but in a way that turns this romantic comedy into an indefinable genre. Christie‘s father shows up—in the flesh. The “townies” who had been either overwhelmed by Christie‘s heroics or jealous of his sudden popularity change their opinion of him in remarkable ways. The final scene had the audience laughing and crying simultaneously. “The vices of the Irish peasantry are due, like their extraordinary good points of all kinds, to the richness of their nature," says author Synge. The roles he has created—especially for Christie, Pegeen and the Widow Quinn (a local woman of poor repute who befriends Christie better than those who admire him more) demand complex treatment and get it from these players. The entire cast, in fact, gave excellent performances. The play runs Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. and Sunday at 3:00 pm. in Fiarig Center's Arena Theatre, an in-the-round theatre with seating for about 250. Director Marcia Gardner makes excellent use of this facility, capitalizing on the intimate atmos- phere. One half hour before show time, she has the cast members loll about on the main set—the pub—play- ing out their daily roles as singers, Scoundrels and drudges. An Augsburg student ID will get you one dollar off on a $4 ticket. Rarig Center is two blocks from campus, 330 21st Ave. 80. Have a look. 5 Show less
Anderson some money stashed away. Again,there's this need to see why things happen in terms of staffing in the institution and the sustaining of the faculty. There are fixed costs, for example, if this school went down to 800 there would still have to be a president, but there would not have to... Show moreAnderson some money stashed away. Again,there's this need to see why things happen in terms of staffing in the institution and the sustaining of the faculty. There are fixed costs, for example, if this school went down to 800 there would still have to be a president, but there would not have to be that many faculty members. So why do they get hit and not the support system—well, unfortunately the sup- port system is almost a fixed cost. You‘ve got to have a registrars office—you've got to have an admissions office . . . . | always say, “Sure I‘d like to cut back in order to save some faculty—tell me where to cut . . . . If I could find places to cut»back so that the quality of what goes on around here is not materially effected-fine . . . . Echo: In light of recent land and housing purchases, some people were aggravated over the threat of potential faculty cut—backs and questioned the ranking of Augsburg‘s priorities. Do you have any thoughts on the matter? Anderson: Now that's (land pur— chasrng) been at a minimum . . . . The question is: When somebody wants to sell . . , and we are the only logical buyer, should we then consider acquiring that property because it’s part of a total over-all development that somebody's going to have to deal with 20 years from now, or should we just say forget about it and run the risk of somebody coming in and putting together something that's not a part of the total development. This is the long view. Now we have not bought any property that has taken one nickel out of any student fees or tuition, or Auxiliary enterprises or anything else. We buy property only on the basis of the fact that it can amortize itself. Echo: Now would that have come out a “restricted fund?“ Anderson: No! You go to the bank for that; you borrow against it. If the house cost you $30,000 and you’re able to finance it and you figure out your return in terms of rent either with Augsburg students or non~Augsburg students in it—you pay over a period of years to finally acquire the property. It's not a case of taking dollars that we were going to use for paying salaries, or shoveling the sidewalk, or buying light bulbs and putting it into a house. it‘s an investment in something that has a return that can support itself. We can afford to have our budget drained by property acquisition , . . . Now. this is not a big land-grab here. and we're not out looking for it, but when a fellow comes and says. “Look this house is now in an estate and we want to sell it," we dicker for the price and we‘re able to amortize it from the income either from student housing or tenent housing then I think the smart thing to do is to pick it up, that‘s not a matter of priorities in terms of making from page 1 that more important than faculty; that's not the trade-off. The trade-off is either to buy that or be stymied in the future. . . . Now we are in a bind here after this year in terms of student housing. Now i say that is one of the issues, you talk about what's coming down the pipe, that‘s got to be dealt with. Seventy-six percent of this year's freshmen class are living on campus; fifty-six percent of the student body is on campus—that’s the highest it has been since I came here. Echo: Are there any plans to build a new student residence? Anderson: l have mentioned that to my board. Two factors ought to at least make it necessary to investigate. Pardon me for saying what ought to happen, but two things make it essential to look at. One is energy and the other is the move to other residen— ces. If a higher percentage of students want to live on campus, and if it costs more to keep ten people in a house than it does to put ten people on a floor in an apartment building, from an energy stand-point, then i think you have to look at it . . . . i don't think it's a matter of priority because you’re not comparing oranges and apples. Echo: What were some of the major Issues that came out of your administration? Anderson: I felt first this college had to become an accepted part of the member of the family of colleges in the American Lutheran Church . . . . Two, we had to establish ourselves as an instituion of the city. We had to get into the blood-stream of this town . . . . Three, we had to achieve an academic stature that would put us in the same breadth as our sister institutions. . . . There was a fourth challenge and that was to create a campus identity and when you had old houses all over here and a couple of buildings scattered in those old houses, you did not have campus identity. . . . You had to build a fifth element, which if I were to take pride in anything it‘s been the one thing the presidents been responsible for, and that is to build a strong board. And I can say with some modicum of modesty, that we do have one of the strongest boards of any college in the American Lutheran Church in the state of Minnesota. ’Our advances have not exactly outshone our declines' The Crucible — 'firSt and foremost a fine piece of theater' By DAVID RAETH ER The events in Salem, Mass, in 1692 uniquely illustrate how far we have come as a nation in our political, social, and legal evolution. The preachers didn't own homes, the dollar did not exist for abuse by German bankers, and Harvard was a church school. But then again, after spending nearly three hours in the Augsburg College theater watching the Drama Department's production of Arthur Miller's “The Crucible," one begins to realize our advances have not exactly outshone our declines. Here we have a world of vindicative preachers, gullibility about the occult, and pre-trial negotiations in all their glory. All of which also uniquely illustrates how edifying it is for us to look over our collective shoulders every once in a while to make certain the mistakes we are making at present are not identical to those made in days gone by. Despite the coincidence of its initial performance with the McCarthy paranoia of the 1950‘s, Miller's play is not a morality play about witch hunting, It is first and foremost a fine piece of theater. It is a play made for the actors, with a crowd of complex roles and plenty of room for histrionics. it is also a play for an audience. Grimness of the play's subject notwithstanding, “The Cruci- ble" has great audience appeal, There is mystery, indignation, suspense, disappointment, and not a few villians. It is also a play well chosen for the players this year in the Drama Department. Under the direction of Ailene Cole, the company turns in several strong performances and an overall conviction that at times actually has us wondering what will happen next. Dr, Cole does make the pro- duction work for the most part, but at several key junctures the pacing is off or meanings blurred, Working on a thrust stage after laboring under the hideous constraints of the old Little Theater, Dr. Cole seems freed to let the actors move more openly. At times, however, the blocking gets so busy and open that many of the actors end up delivering lines toward the back of the building. Dr, Cole should be congratulated for coaxing some strong performances out of her actors, and the group is quite well rehearsed. The center of the play’s action is John Proctor, a flawed but honorable enough fellow who attempts to expose the deceit of the proceedings, and ends up himself being accused. In the role, John Popham has some bright and powerful scenes, but lacks focus often. As his rival, the mean-spirited Arts, crafts, food head International Week By KRISTEN OLSRUD international Week, sponsored by Augsburg Cross-Cultural Society, is scheduled for Nov. 26-30. Throughout the week, international arts and crafts will be on display in the College Center. Carl Strommer of Food Service is planning a special dinner in the Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 28, featuring Italian and French cuisine. Diners will be entertained by an international fashion show and dance festival beginning at 5:45 that night. Later that evening, the eucharist service will have an international theme. All students and faculty are invited to attend "A Global Mini-Vacation" Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the College Center Lobby, where students will be showing slides of their travels overseas. Anyone who is interested in participating in any of these activities should contact Karen Nelson at 330-1676. Reverend Samuel Parris, Mark Johnson turns in a fine performance. Johnson has a beautiful voice, and he uses it well, although he tends to rush his lines at times. Proctor's wife Elizabeth received a clear and emotional rendering by Laurie Hyman. The preeminent villian in the play, Abigail Williams, played by Julie Papulas, is portrayed with a mean sensuality. Other excellent perform- ances were turned in by David Lohman as the Reverend John Hale, and David Fitzke as Deputy—Governor Danforth. Technically, the play was well served, but not by the present facilities. Brett Batterson‘s set was nicely stark and dreary, and the costumes by Don Fidler were good. Paul Sannerud's lighting was well done, and at times even striking. The theater itself needs work, The ceilings are too high and the sound wanders from wall to wall. Sight lines are bad, and the place needs shaping. It was heartening to note that new facilities are planned at last for the college‘s drama department. A production such as this deserves a better home. David Raether, formerly of Augs‘ burg, formerly of Black River Falls, Wise. and former Echo edifor-in-chiel, will soon be moving to Mexico, ROALD SATEREN EUIID'rl’PCnlE' PENNY BECKER news editor TEDD PETERSON BOYD KOEHLER assocrate editor GARY KUBAT features editor TERRI BOCKLUND fine arts editor LAURIE JESSEN sports editor JEFF JARNES busmess manager CHRIS HALVORSON assistant editor H_ EVAN FRUITT managing editor KRISTEN OLSRUD . MAUREEN COOPER copy editors MARY GUSTAFSON JEFF DANIELOWSKI ERIK KANTEN PETER STENSHOEL cartoonist head photographers THE AUGSBURG ECHO. Publisher! weekly each Friday except during Augshurg interim vacation periods and holidays by the stmenis of Augsburg College 731 - 215i Avenue Snuth Minneapolis Minnesota 55454 Phone 3304102 Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily retlecl those of the supporting stall arlA ministration facult/ or the remainder of the students tum/2m «Mitre .15er iareD ( ()i lpClaIE‘ Annual subscription rate Is $7.00. gnu“? Nov. 16, 1979 Show less
Auggies extend Mac’s losing streak to 50 games Second half surge lifts gridders over Mac 35 -6 By KENT SWIFT Sports Writer Hundreds of spectators in Augs
Show moreAuggies extend Mac’s losing streak to 50 games Second half surge lifts gridders over Mac 35 -6 By KENT SWIFT Sports Writer Hundreds of spectators in Augs< burg's homecoming crowd were on the edge of their seats last Saturday as the winless Scots of Macalester gave Auggie fans quite a scare. In spite of a slow start. Augsburg won 35-6. According to Coach Al Kloppen. the team was under a lot of pressure from critics and the media. who said this was Macalester‘s chance to finally win a game after 49 straight losses. Augsburg's Steve Yeazle scored first on a quarterback bootleg to the right from seven yards out with 4:03 left in the first quarter. The kick was wide to the right. and the score was 6-0 Augsburg. The Augsburg defense then forced Macalester to punt. Yeazle marched the offense down the field again. and after a display of Tarkenton-type scrambling. hit Rick Redetzke with a 17-yard touchdown toss with 11:52 left in the half. The extra point was again no good with the score 12-0. Macalester, smelling an upset. didn‘t give up. They came right back and scored with 5:36 left when freshman quarterback Ron Knoche hit wide receiver Tim Murray for a 17»yard touchdown. A blitzing Steve Grinde blocked the extra point attempt. and Augsburg went into the TEAM STATISTICS Rushing Ait Yer Av TD Dali Rolf A3 338 ‘3 ‘ D lafhihsii ~27 I79 38 I Tony fie-hon 30 lE-O S 0 2 Steve Yeazle dl ll? 2 / 3 ieli Sims i4 3i 2; I Passing Att Cum Vrd Int Pcl TD Sieve Vealle Q6 37 616 7 30 'x Rm Redelzxe 45 l? VS 3 la 3 .ir»iiP»;mnei 3 I 0 0 1‘5 warm and d u rable sweaters pants shirts parkas vests -plus- 20 models to choose from 25-50% oil on selected vests and parkas 25% all on Adidas shoes “. r: ‘rj . "If E’JQVJ‘TEXOSJU fifg Daypacks and Bookbags for everyone locker room with an anxious 12-6 lead. Macalester threatened to take over the lead and the momentum in the opening minutes of the second half. The Scot's Kurt Nelson recovered an Augsburg fumble on the Auggies' 15»yard line. Macalester moved the ball down to thet yard line fumbling it away just short of the goal line. Augsburg defensive end Pete Jackson recovered. Augsburg took over possession and marched 99 yards down the field. where Yeazle scored on a quarterback dive from the one with 2:03 left in the third quarter. Again the extra point failed. Augsburg seemed to be picking up momentum. and scored again with less than a minute left on a Roger Schwartz 31-yard field goal. making the score 21-6. Just as the Auggies seemed to have taken control. the offense turned cold until Yeazle hit tight end Mike Dick on a touchdown pass With 9:49 remaining in the game. Augsburg converted the extra point and extended the lead. 28-6. Augsburg struck again late in the game when reserve quarterback Jerry Ouam scored on a sweep around left end with 47 seconds remaining. The final score of Augsburg's first conference win was 35-6. STATISTICS Team Rushing Aug: Mac ‘n‘l . i‘i‘i l’xr' l‘i7 :niuvm; .10 In in: 4.1m: flitlll l i Passing ‘inl y MK "If m Allwiiiiil «oriipiwimi RU ‘l t! l ri-u'lww mi xvi. SAVE BIG ON X-C SKiS NOW ! mom: Ave So 339-1433 Lnsfl‘niflomwm M-F 1M. Sat. 10-6 Hick Redeizke [10] hauled in a 17-yard TD pass from Steve Yeazle late in the first half —ECHO Photo by Home Smith Soccer team goes .500 pot. for the week On Wednesday. Oct. 3. Augsburg battled to a 1-0 victory over a tough St. Olaf soccer team. The wind was a big factor in the game as both teams took advantage of the element to try and score. The first half was fought to a draw. with several good shots coming from the Ole's forward line. Alert play by goalie Mark Spikers sweep DM LC 8y LAURIE JESSEN In keeping with the winning spirit of Homecoming. the womens' volleyball team defeated Dr. Martin Luther College in three straight games on Thursday. Oct. 4. The first game of the match began with the two teams playing evenly. Both sides had their share of good net play and saves. Augsburg had chances to pull ahead by putting DMLC on defense. but failed because their spikes were landing outside the court. DMLC began setting more consistent blocks into which Augsburg hit to bring the score to a 9-9 tie. The teams continued even play when timely dinks and strong spiking gave Augsburg a 15-13 win. The Auggies had their problems in the beginning of the second game. They continued to have trouble with DMLC blocks and were unable to read the defense. Their serving became inconsistent. Then the Auggies. sparked by hustling saves and improved spiking. began to pull away. The momentum of the game remained with Augsburg and they won by a score of 15-7. Captain Dana Holmes said after the match. “We're slowly but surely improving. We‘re getting it together." That is exactly what Augsburg did in the final game. “got it together." The Auggies dominated the net with all-around strong spiking. Setter Dana Holmes utilized all of her hitters to bring Augsburg to an 8-4 lead. Strong hits by Deb Thompson and consistent serving by Dana Holmes helped Augsburg take the third game by a score of 15-4 and thus the match. Anderson turned away all St. Olaf attempts. The second half saw several sub- stitutions from both benches. Approxi- mately five minutes into the second half. from ten yards out of the penalty area. Augsburg co-captaln Jerry Jackson and midfielder Kevin Oss combined to put in a foul shot that proved to be the winning goal. Oss' shot curved around the defensive wall. fooling the goalie and ending up in the net. Saturday. Augsburg traveled to St. Cloud to take on the Johnnies. The final result was a 3-0 loss for the Auggies. It is hard to pin-point a certain reason when asking why the team has not been able to find the top of the league. A factor to be considered would be the inability to score. A loss of key players to the soccer team may be a major factor. along with the new formations and new players which have been added. Minneapolis. MN 55454 Augsburg College Oct. 12. 1979 Show less
A season of winners for the By TERRI BOCKLUND Fine Arts Editor Last weekend. the Minnesota Dance Theater (MDT) opened its fall season with a gala concert presented at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Minneapolis. The MDT has an outstanding reputation throughout the nation and showed the... Show moreA season of winners for the By TERRI BOCKLUND Fine Arts Editor Last weekend. the Minnesota Dance Theater (MDT) opened its fall season with a gala concert presented at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Minneapolis. The MDT has an outstanding reputation throughout the nation and showed the Minneapolis audience exactly why Dahcmg With the MDT for this concert were stars from the American Ballet Theater of New York. Lise Houlton and Partick Bissell. Their incredible ability. paired With the outstanding performance of the MDT dancers. produced a concert that was nothing short of magnificent. The evening opened With "Fanta- Sies.“ MDT Artistic Director Loyce Houlton's latest bit of choreography. set to the mustc of Franz Schmidt's "Piano Quintet In G Major." "FantaSies" is a ballet in four movements that portrays exactly what its title states. The cast includes fantasy characters such as a little girl. a dove. an angel. lords and ladies. and dancers who appear alone. in couples. and in trios. The choreography truly captured the essence of the fantasy theme. The second ballet of the perform- ance was "Le Corsair." [pas de deux] choreographed by the Russian master is one of beloved and performed Marius Petipa "Le Corsair" the most Arts Agenda Monday. October 15 Minneapolis Brass Ensemble — Philip Brunelle conducting 8 p rn. in Sateren Auditorium. Conducting Workshop October 20 Augsburg College Will present its Second Annual Conducting Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 20. from 9 am. to 3 p m . featuring William McGIaughlin. Paul Associate Conductor of the St. Chamber Orchester. The Workshop is aimed at a broad spectrum of conductors from the orchestra. band and choral fields. and should prove valuable to school and church conductors as well as students and semi-professional conductors. Mr McGlaughlin Will begin With a review of conducting and rehearsal tech- niques. always actively involving the participants Participants Will be given the opportunity to conduct the Augsburg College Orchestra. With a critique offered by Mr. McGlaughlin. The registration fee is $15. and enrollment is limited For information call 3304265. @fiu 7Wm/flauicfl/iyldcw 977 @442 4m.,l(inneapolb 338-6425 Spaaals' Mined, Yip 8P?! 2 :5: 9 ii 1 E: l? A Cum» Cori-vii Wm 41L October Lamont Cranston— 12, 13, 14 Mojo Buford— 15-17 Son Seals Blues Band— 16-17 Albert King— 18-20 WASTES WEDNESDAY $2 00 Al lhe door 911 No Charge 84: drinks 25: Call booze and coutmls 50c TUESDAY 5 THURSDAV RIP Nights 2 for All in» 'r'lp rum (0‘) can drink SUPER SUNDA ii Complimentary numbers in the world of classical ballet. Lise Houlton and Patrick Bissell danced the pas de deux with mastery. and the entire piece was one that sent shivers up the spine. "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" was another of Loyce Houlton‘s ballets which enchanted the audience. as it has since 1975. “Knoxville” is the "Our Town" of dance. as it interprets the sensitive mood of a prose reverie of poet James Agee's childhood home. The music by Samuel Barber suited the poetry well and created the dreams and memories of a childhood rich in fantasy and feeling. Debussy's “Prelude a I'apres midi d'un Faun" was the second perform- ance of the concert by Lise Houlton and Patrick Bissell. A contemporary interpretation of this piece showed a surrealistic studio and an encounter Minnesota Dance Theater between two dancers. The audience decided whether the confrontation was real or imagined. The gala was concluded with "Mythical Hunters.“ choreographed for the MDT by Glen Tetley in Italy during the summer of 1971. The ballet was set to Partos' “Visions” and included the combined talents of the company and Lise Houlton. The MDT is appearing at the Orpheum again this season and future performances will doubtlesst be as fine as the gala. March 28-29 will be the spring kickoff. with the presenta- tions of Loyce Houlton‘s "Horseplay" and Eugene Loring's “Billy the Kid." “Beauty and the Beast" will be performed Apr. 25-26. and May 9-10 is the return of "The Crumb Fesitval." a work acclaimed by local critics and illustrating the depth of the company. Walker Art Center: gallery for non-traditional By LORI JOHNSON Staff Writer The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is a major resource for contemporary art in our area. The contents as well as the building itself make important statements regarding the art and culture of this century. Though not in its original building. the Walker has been exhibiting art for 100 years. It began when L.T.B. Walker opened a wing of his house for the public to view his collection of modern art. When the collection outgrew his home he constructed an elaborate building at the Walker's present Site. It was eventually replaced by the current Walker Art Center. According to Kathe Stanton at the Walker. its art collection consists of modern works which “present an overview of most 20th century styles." Currently featured at the Walker is an exhibit entitled “Eight Artists: The Elusive Image." Stanton says they represent the "thin line between illusion and reality through paintings. sculpture. photography and architec- ture." In February the Walker will host the first exhibit of Pablo Picasso's cubist works outSIde of France. This will be one of two sites for the exhibit. The other is New York City. However. the Walker is more than simply an art gallery. It sponsors a variety of experiences in other branches of modernism. such as dance. mu5ic. film and literature. It is a center providing non-traditional art forms a place for expression. For example. tonight is a treat for cartoon fans. Director-animator Bob Clampett will introduce and discuss a program of some of his best creations for Warner Brothers. starring Porkey Pig. Bugs Bunny and Tweety and Sylvester. The show begins at 8 pm. On Monday. Oct. 15, literary critic Hugh Kenner will speak in conjunction with a series of lectures on con- temporary art. Kenner has been described as America‘s foremost modern critic. dealing with such writers as Ezra Pound. Samuel Beckett and TS. Eliot. This lecture series is part of a unique education program in the “Meanings of Modernism" for which several colleges in the Twin Cities are giving credit. Further information on up-and- coming events at the Walker can be found in the entertainment or art sections of various metropolitan newspapers and magazines. Transportation to the Walker Art Center is no obstacle. Take a #7 or a #8 bus to Hennepin Ave. and transfer to any southbound bus and get off at Vineland Place. The center also has a restaurant and a bookstore. The Walker is open from 10 am. to 8 pm. Tuesday through Saturday and from 11 am. to 5 pm. on Sundays. It is always closed Mondays. ineligide CJfloriigt “THE WEDDING PLACE“ Michael A. Valley - Wedding Consultant 2435 Riverside Avenue MinneapolisAN Flowers For All Occasions For Appointment 332-7441 Oct. 12, 1979 Show less
editorials A matter of responsibility Augsburg's Augsburg/an and St. Olaf's Viking are yearbooks published by the same company, Taylor, in Dallas, Texas. That is about all the farther a parallel can be drawn. Even though the delayed delivery of the Viking caused some turmoil at St. Olaf the... Show moreeditorials A matter of responsibility Augsburg's Augsburg/an and St. Olaf's Viking are yearbooks published by the same company, Taylor, in Dallas, Texas. That is about all the farther a parallel can be drawn. Even though the delayed delivery of the Viking caused some turmoil at St. Olaf the problem subsided when the yearbook was delivered at the end of last week, Augsburg students are still waiting for the Augsburg/an, and Taylor Publishing can't take the blame. The delay of the Augsburg/an is not. repeat, not. the fault of this year's editor or staff. On the contrary. this year's editor should be commended for trying to salvage last year‘s Augsburg/an. This added responsibility could easily have been refused and, with due respect for this year's editor, it should have been. The notion of “picking up where another administration left off“ has been considered. But in this case, even though yearbook pages were lost in the mail, it was still the responsibility of the ‘78-'79 Augsburgian editor to finish the product that will bear her name as editor-in-chief. An extension of a term paper is acceptable, or failure to hand one in is, well . . . whatever. But the lack of responsibility in this case is a different matter. The Augsburg/an editor is a salaried position and delivery of the final product to students is what the salary encompasses. Action by last year's editor was taken when pages were discovered missing. but the problem was never followed through. However, lost pages are not the only thing that has delayed the yearbook. The entire Augsburg/an production process was administered poorly last year. The idea herein is not to harp on a moot issue. Rather, this year's student executives should learn from the Augsburgian affair that close monitoring of all commissions is vital, and when administrations turn—over in the spring the incoming officers should be briefed thoroughly on the status of the commissions. Auggies late again Homecoming is a time of year of many traditions. However. some traditions are ready to be broken. In recent years the Auggie (the campus directory) has been ready by fall mid-term at best. This year it might be ready by mid-November. This is poor. Granted, a new phone system requiring total re-numbering of extensions was installed at a very untimely date. Regardless, distribution of a campus directory nearly half way through the academic calendar is quite inadequate. If an incomplete Auggie (one without all the telephone extensions) would have come out a couple weeks ago, then the lack of a switchboard operator after 4:30 pm. might have been justifiable because people would have then had something to write extensions in. Instead, people have devised their own makeshift directories, lacking. of course. the luxury of “Checking-out" who‘s who around campus. We recommend that the Auggie, completed or not, be printed forthright so that the $3.75 charge is not totally irremissible. 4 AND Now... 5L\Gl—lT ADDlTloN To AUGSBURG’S Mom-.... or,“what is ’milk'!" by 7- flak“ ‘l‘HRoueH 'l'RtXl‘l-lfi'l'o FREEDOM __.§To TRUTH. , I I ’ I ’l .. 111171;” 1' 111111412!“ 7, letters Altering the capitalistic system To The Editor, I would like to offer my support to Mary Beamish as she continues her struggle to come to grips with "American Imperialism" (Echo "Soundings." Sept. 28, 1979). After reading her observations about America's overwhelming influence in Mexico, my own belief regarding the necessity to halt our country's profit- motivated interference (under the guise of “good will") in third world nations was reaffirmed. Our immersion in American culture is so great that it is difficult to realize the full impact of imperialism until we can see or live in a country such as Mexico that is suffering from its effects. I would like to commend Augsburg College for providing an avenue by which students can be awakened to the virtual strangle hold the United States has on so many nations and peoples. I can only hope that students who participate in such programs have the awareness of Mary and will work to alter our capitalist system. Sincerely, Mary Deering Class of ’81 In hopes of enlightenment Dear Mr. and Mr. Editor, We deliberated for several hours on this letter. because there was really no one person worthy of a personal attack by our scurrilous pen. We persevered, however, and collected our thoughts for this glorious column. One Mork received quite a bit of print in last week‘s promulgation. Why any Orkan should deserve this dubious honor is bewildering. We thought that one half-hour a week would be enough for this Mork. but apparently not, One thing that bothered us was the writer‘s constant referral to Mork as “she.” We were led to believe that this Orkan was a “he,” but once again we are shown to be idiots. because what appears in print in this great paper we take as absolute truth, not irrelevant fiction. We put forth this query: Does this Mork ride in her jeep seated upon her head and say mindless things such as “Nanoo, Nanoo’?" We would like to congratulate Mrs. Pete on her award, having read of it in both a major newspaper and also in the Echo. It seems that last Friday she was in the news as much as the Pope was, showing that Lutherans can be newsmakers also. The only thing we wanted to comment on was her being disgusted With a whole wall of urinals. Now, we see no reason to slander the name of a dormitory at Augsburg. This dormitory is something that is needed badly and just because the name is objectionable is no reason for mention- ing it. If she is disgusted at a wall, let her be, but please, do not print it. We think also that Augsburg should take note of the Earth-sheltered homes. This is something that could be done here; parking lots could be built above them, and then old hippies could inhabit them like moles living underground. We hope this letter will enlighten many and be of value in Augsburg's history. Hugs and Historic Kisses, Tony Moen and Lee Hansen Editor‘s Note: We‘re sure it will. Letters and Opinions Welcome Letters and opinion articles should be typed. double-spaced and sub- mitted one week in advance of publication. All letters and opinions must be signed, and sent to: Augsburg College Echo, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The editor reserves the right to edit all letters and reject them if necessary. Ocl.12,1979 Show less
Distinguished alumni give seminars during Homecoming As part of this year's Homecoming activities, distinguished alumni Einar Mohn ('29), Mildred Joel ('40), Dr. William Halverson (‘51) and Dr. Herbert Chilstrom ('54) led seminars last Friday ranging from collective bargaining and Scandinavian... Show moreDistinguished alumni give seminars during Homecoming As part of this year's Homecoming activities, distinguished alumni Einar Mohn ('29), Mildred Joel ('40), Dr. William Halverson (‘51) and Dr. Herbert Chilstrom ('54) led seminars last Friday ranging from collective bargaining and Scandinavian studies to theories on learning and the role of the church in the '805. The Distinguished Alumni Seminar, established this year, was designed to give alumni an idea of what exactly makes an alumni distinguished, explained John Selstad, Chairperson of the Alumni Board. Einar Mohn With 43 year's of experience behind him in labor organization, Einar Mohn presented a lecture entitled, “Does Collective Bargaining Work?" Mohn longtime member of the Teamsters' Union, spoke on the union‘s structure and the different channels for Faroufl No service charges No bounced checks Earns 5V4 °/o daily And if you need an occasional check—money orders available Convenient: Just across the street in the Fairview~SL Mary's Medical Office Bldg. Hrs: Mon.»Fri. 10:00 a m -5:30 pm. USE YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT collective bargaining. He concluded that in the long-run collective bargain- ing would help avoid future strikes. Former Augsburg Registrar and the current Director of the Scandinavian Area Studies Program, Mildred Joel, spoke on "Plans for Scandinavian Studies at Augsburg." According to Joel the program has an interdisciplin- ary emphasis encompassing history, art, music, foreign languages and urban affairs. Traditionally the program has received funding from private sources, but this year it received two “generous grants"—17,700 kroner—from the Norwegian Government and $42,120 from the U.S. Government. Joel emphasized the programs involvement with minority problems, women‘s rights and energy alterna- tives. Mildred Joel _ECHO PM", by Em, Kanlen AND SAVE PLENTY AT THE Riyerside Community State Bank Member F D.I.C. Oct. 12, 1979 Dr. Herbert Chi/sfrom "The Church in the 80's" was the title of Dr. Herbert Chilstrom's address. Chilstrom, President of the Minnesota Synod of the Lutheran Church of America, cautioned, in jest, against too much speculation into the 80‘s. He related a story about a well respected commission that was formed in the late 60‘s whose responsibility was to speculate on the issues in the 70's. They failed to forecast: the women‘s movement. care and rights of the aging. abortion, inflation and energy. “Well, in spite of their obvious failure to anticipate the 70‘s,“ said Chilstrom. "l'm going to rush in like a fool and try to take a look at the Church in the 80's." Research grant offered The American Church of Copen- hagen has a student aid fund for American scholars who are members of the American Lutheran Church wishing to study or do research in Denmark. The grants, which are meant to supplement other funds. will range from $600 to $800. Applicants with BA. degree or its equivalent are given preference, but undergraduates are also encouraged to apply. If granted an award, applicants must participate in the life of the American Church of Copenhagen insofar as feasible while studying in Denmark. The deadline date for applications and supporting material is Feb. 1. 1980. Application forms and further information may be obtained from: The Division for College and University Services The American Lutheran Church 422 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 CLEANERS 2400 Bloomington 724-1000 2623 EAST FRANKLIN AVE MAIN PLANT 335-6656 In ten years Chilstrom hopes to see the ALC, LCA and AELC combined as one church. “i simply cannot justify a church divided . . . or tolerate our organiza- tion's separation," concluded Chil- strom. What is it that makes significant learning? Dr. William Halverson, Associate Dean of University College at Ohio State University, in his lecture “Significant Learning" contrasted two theories of learning. He related the historical debate of whether or not the mind contributes to the learning process. From observing his children‘s learning process. Halvorson explained that children think the world was created for their own benefit. Dr. William Halverson —ECHO Priqu by Erik Kanien Norwegians celebrate The Norwegian National League of Minnesota and the Scandinavian Area Studies Program of Augsburg are co-sponsoring the Leif Erickson Day Celebration set for Sunday, October 14 at 3:00 in Si Melby Hall. The festivities will be both entertaining and educational. The program includes singing by four Norwegian choruses. dancing by Folkedansalget. a reading in old Norse followed by the translation, a flute solo. and the showing of the film “The Vikings." a movie that depicts the life of the early Vikings. Norwegian dessert and coffee Will follow the program, There Will be no admission charge, but a free-Will offering Will be taken. LAUNDERERS E Franklin at 27th Ave. 335‘6666 Show less
ougsburg . confessmns Education in the liberal arts tradition is intended to foster the critical faculty, the ability to ascertain both the negative and positive aspects of a given situation or thing. It involves developing the sense which detects whether something is of value, without worth. or... Show moreougsburg . confessmns Education in the liberal arts tradition is intended to foster the critical faculty, the ability to ascertain both the negative and positive aspects of a given situation or thing. It involves developing the sense which detects whether something is of value, without worth. or in between. In short, the education provided at Augsburg aims at producing persons with the ability to make critical judgments. Now, turnabout is fair play, Augsburg and all other in- stitutions of higher education should be able to accept the exercise of the critical factor when they are under scrutiny by the very society we seek to enhance. Recently the Carnegie Council on Policy Studies in Higher Education analyzed the Fair Practices in Higher Education: Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Their Colleges in a Period of lntensified Com- petition lor Enrollments. The report indicates several positive “contributions to ethical conduct." such as expanding equality of educational opportunity and maintaining quality and substance of education acquired at college. The report also focuses on the serious “signs of deterioration" in academic life. I give these to you without comment. while confessing a deep concern over these and other negative signs which may be appearing at our college as well as others: —Cheating by students on academic assignments. —Misuse by students of public financial aid. —Theft and destruction of valuable university property—most specifically library books and journals. —lnf|ation of grades by faculty members. —Competitive awarding of academic credits and degrees by some departments and by some institutions for insufficient and inadequate academic work. —lnflated and misleading advertising by some institutions in the search for students. Oscar A. Anderson, President prGl’ SUFQGI'U By LEW HOTCHKISS On our way to Augsburg College we encountered small difficulties: stalled cars. combination accidents, isolated thunderstorms. hail, tornado warnings. road construction, swarms of killer bees, and a minor detour taking us through St. Paul, because Minneapolis was temporarily closed for repair. Finn was extremely bitter about the whole thing. He is accustomed to life in the South, where everything is done in “the lazy afternoon." Where everyone sits on the porch drinking Country Time lemonade and children don't have to be reminded to take naps. It is an idyllic life of plenty and pleasure (for those who have it made). We were not among the few who did have it made. "Do you have any lemonade?" Finn asked, showing his drying tongue to me. “Not on me. I ran out last week. Raided a kid's lemonade stand about a month ago. Just kidding.“ We smiled momentarily, pretending to ignore our freeway surroundings. The sound barriers loomed up all around us. Guindon had been right about them after all: Minneapolis was the only city still in packing crates. We continued to wait for the traffic to empty out somewhere but to no avail. Where could it go in a crated city? If only we could be floating our way down the Mississippi. I'm sure the President would have a great time. Delta Queen or no Delta Queen we were going to — Traffic inched its way along. One foot, two feet. three—inches. of course! Soon we had reached Hennepin Avenue. The detour had forced us to get off at the Hennepin exit and continue north. We were propositioned ten times, by males and females. Finn almost accepted one offer but I persuaded him to behave himself. “After all." I said, “We won't have enough time before we get to Washington Avenue. What a waste of fifty dollars in Confederate money," He hesitated to laugh. but soon lost all control and began assulting my bald spot. I remained good-natured and thanked him for such a favorable response. “After all, its not every day that I get maimed by a southern Norwegian." The former location of Augsburg College was marked by a large Naegle sign that read: AUGSBUG COLLEGE MOVED TO GERMANY UNTIL FURTHER NO— Someone had left off the ending. We speculated on the motives for such back-to-roots-movement, Perhaps the Oct. 12, 1979 Board of Directors had finally become fed-up with the single language requirement printed in the Augsburg Now catalogue. Now students would have no difficulty in acquiring a second language. But we knew this could not be their only reason. They were also noted for complaining about students who had to leave Augsburg in order to visit another country. New American students would have no chOIce. and so, they killed two birds with one stone. But they had not solved our problem in the least. Worst of all. we hadn't even been invited to the Board meeting for free cookies and treats. Treats were Norwegian “stomach bombs" planted in Norwegian coffee aimed at any unsuspecting Swede who happened to mistake it for his own elixer. The effects were temporary. however. and no Board Members were ever reported to be seen rushing to the bathroom. Our quest was not in vain. David Wood was walking around. taking measurements with his measuring tape, mumbling something about a new site for a Wood Publishing Company. We interrupted him; asked if he knew where his motorboat was. “In the other guy's garage, I hope," he said. "We sold it two weeks after we got back from our trip. Dangerous journey—the Mississippi." He walked away from us, towards where Mortensen Tower had once leaned. Students had affectionately named it: “The Leaning Tower of Mort.“ Probably Galileo. of Pizza. Italy. would have seen the similarities also. Motorboatiess. schoolless. and Zeitgeitiess. we strode to our vehicle on the verge of tears. We controlled ourselves. however. because we were planning to see “Take Out Your Handerchiefs“ at the Uptown that evening. poul kilqore Traveling eleven miles north of my hometown puts a person in the middle of some of the deepest woods in central Minnesota. At the turn of the century Ernest Van Hynning, on his own after twenty years at his father's Iowa farm. decided that this forest would make a good place to live. So he cut down some trees, cleared some land. and built a little house for himself. Though no one is really sure. it is likely that Ernest earned his first paycheck in Minnesota by helping the lumberjacks rid the county of its remaining white pine. The Van Hynning residence was duly recorded in the Kanabec County records. Among the county‘s historical collection. in fact, is a picture of a man standing in front of a primitive cabin. It looks like late November—the trees are bare. the sky overcast. The man. around forty. is wearing soiled trousers. boots. a leather Jacket. and an old hat, He has what looks like a three-day-old beard. A mischievous, devil»may-care grin is apparent. Under the photograph a caption states simply. “Ernest Van Hynning, 1920." Ernest lived in seclusion for years and years: rarely did he come into town. When he did, it was only to buy what he needed—some food. maybe, or a few new tools. Then he went back up into the woods and wasn't seen for months. In the early 1970's. Carl Nelson. a local businessman, decided it was a shame that Ernest had to spend the holidays alone. So he invited the pioneer. now over ninety years old, to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with his family. Carl figured that he would do Ernest a favor and that. well, someday Ernest might do im a avor. By the time Ernest reached ninety-five. he had become quite a Slghl. That three-dayShow less
Candidate experiences culinary delights Fraser/Scallon campaign at Augsburg By TEDD PETERSON Associate Editor Minneapolis mayoral candidate Donald Fraser enjoyed a meal of Sukiyaki and green peas in the Augsburg commons last night. When Fraser wasn't eating, he and Tony Scallon, candidate for 9th... Show moreCandidate experiences culinary delights Fraser/Scallon campaign at Augsburg By TEDD PETERSON Associate Editor Minneapolis mayoral candidate Donald Fraser enjoyed a meal of Sukiyaki and green peas in the Augsburg commons last night. When Fraser wasn't eating, he and Tony Scallon, candidate for 9th ward alderman, shook hands with and talked to as many Augsburg students as they could. Fraser and Scallon are the DFL/Labor endorsed candidates for their respective offices. While talking to a group of students. Fraser mentioned that watching so many people eat was making him hungry. In true Lutheran spirit one of the students offered him a meal ticket enabling him to experience Augs- burg's culinary delight of the evening. As Fraser and Scallon were campaigning, a table was set up where Augsburg residents could register to vote. Scallon has worked at Augsburg in past years registering student voters, but this is the first time he has run for public office. Any Augsburg student who lives on campus and is not registered to vote in another district is eligible to vote in Minneapolis. Fraser said that he is running for mayor because he misses the life of a public servant. He was defeated by Bob Short last October in the DFL primary for the US. Senate. He added. "I don't think I'll run for a state-wide office again. Washington isn't very good at making things happen." He spent 16 years in Washington as Minnesota‘s 5th District Congressman. The biggest concern Don Fraser has for Minneapolis is the acute housing shortage. In the pamphlet he passed out at Augsburg he says. "more affordable housing for families will be my number one priority.“ He disagrees with the Metropolitan CouncH‘s policy of subsidizing low Elect/on candidate Don Fraser and Tony Scallon campaigning at Augs- burg Fraser Will take par! in an Open Forum to be held at Augsburg on Friday, Oct 26 eon- ROALD SATEREN wi’l'kl' ' ' >" TEDD PETERSON assccnlle ~11" income housing in the suburbs. and said "right here in the city is where we need it most." According to Fraser one step towards alleviating the housing problem is increasing the rehabilita- tion program with state and federal subsidies. He was unsure if Augsburg could receive any grants for housing rehabilitation but said that the school could be eligible for low interest loans. Asked if there was any hope for the parking problem in the area, Fraser replied. "There are two alternatives: build parking lots or stop driving cars. It's plain economic reality that in the near future we're going to have to depend more on public transporta— tion." Fraser said that he is neither strongly for nor against the downtown stadium. He pointed out that he was very strongly against the cost of the stadium falling on Minneapolis homeowners through increased pro— perty taxes. He added that the proposed site on the west side of Hennepin Avenue was better, “where it would not have affected residential communities so much." The proposed site for the stadium is downtown's Industrial Square. MTS: Not a tenants’ union By PENNY BECKER Mortensen Tower residents. num- bering 225. sport "MTS Supporter" buttons, but Mortensen Tenant Society supports the other 81 residents as well. MTS has been a part of Augsburg since Sept. 12, but hasn't captured the attention of most residents until much more recently. Last week flyers were posted in Mortensen Tower stating that MTS members would receive priority over non-members in having their apart— ment work orders met. According to Joan Maland, co-chairperson of MTS, the original idea was to serve only members. That changed because it would violate housing contracts of non— members. “We needed something to entice people to join," said Maland, “but since the response was so great we decided to include everyone." The phrase “work orders" was replaced by “apartment inventory" which included an apartment by apartment survey of lost. stolen, and broken items and fixtures. Examples of problems considered in the inventory are missing broiler pans, broken doors. locks, and lights. Membership in MTS requires the purchase of a 35‘cent button. The founders of the organization believed that 100% membership with a minimal fee would be more cohesive and effective than automatic membership of all residents. "We expect 100% membership by the end of the year," said Maland. "People are coming to us and wanting to join." The increase in membership was a result of the flyers and the ideas presented at the meetings suggesting priorities for members, according to Maland. MTS was originally established to improve communication in the tower and to provide residents with a forum for policy making. The 35 cents charged for the button pays only for the button Easter vacation to be shortened, maybe by GAYLE ANDERSON LISABETH CARLSON Spring vacation during the 1980-81 school year might look a little different then they have in the past if all went as predicted at Thursday‘s (yesterday's) meeting of the Academic Council This council is made up of the academic deans and one faculty re- presentative from the five college- consortium, and is responsible for setting up the academic calendar for the five schools. The reason for the possible change is that Easter falls on Apr.19,1981. If the colleges followed past tradition. school would be in session from early February to late April, break for a week, and resume school for three weeks, or until graduation. The deans of students of the five colleges feel that this is psychological- ly too long to go without a break, said Rick Thoni, Augsburg's Associate Dean of Students. They have sent a proposal to the Academic Council suggesting a short break after interim, a short break at Easter, and a week break in mid-March. Augsburg's faculty recently ap— proved this suggestion in an unofficial straw-vote, according to Dean Charles Anderson. This change would be only for the 1980-81 school year. Note: The final results of Thursday's meeting will appear in next week's Echol itself. MTS does not collect dues or have a budget of its own. “We don‘t want to be called a tenants" union," said Maland. “The service should be used by all residents." New phone system brings mixed reactions By PENNY BECKER GAYLE TAYLOR "We could be getting better service for less through the phone company," student Jeff Nygren said of Augsburg‘s new phone system. "The residents are paying for convenient phone systems for the offices and administration.“ The PBX system has changed the routine for Augsburg students by limiting the number of outside lines available. Access to directory assis- tance (411) has been eliminated. The new system has been subject to much cruticusm by students and will take some getting used to. “A couple of times I've had trouble getting a dial tone, but otherwise it's OK." said Scott Seewald. Student Liz Hill remarked, "It's frustrating when you can't get out." The $75 charge for installation was another source of criticism. Many students had telephones installed in their apartments during the summer and had to have them replaced this fall. "i lived in the same apartment last summer and had to have my phone taken out, and I'm paying $5.00 morea month," said Lea Denninger. Lack of understanding of the system led to more problems and dissatis- faction. Students complained that they don't know what the phone system can do. John Mattson said, "It costs too much, l‘d like to know what it is capable of doing." Some students complain of a lack of security in the system because of short switchboard hours and the systematic assignment of phone numbers to apartment numbers. "There's no security in the system." said Lea Denninger, “any- one can find out your number." Not everyone is dissatisfied and much of the confusion is a result of a lack of understanding of the system. "It's a good idea,“ said Dave Soli, "I like not having to hassle with paying the deposit to Ma Bell." Kari Beckman said. "It‘s nice having a phone in the room, I haven't had any problems so far." PENNY BECKER news editor GARY KUBAT leatures editor TERRI BOCKLUND line arts editor LAURIE JESSEN Sports editor JEFF JARNES busmess manager CHRIS HALVORSONassmant editor H. EVAN PRUITT managing editor KRISTEN OLSRUD MAUREEN COOPER copy editors BOYD KOEHLER 'aEUIUCOHSUHaF‘l MARY GUSTAFSON JEFF DANIELOWSKI ERIC KANTEN PETER STENSHOEL canccmst head photograoheti of ma 7 mm straitrm 44: mi ’17th rematl’ifl‘fl oi the ' Annual subscription rate is $7.00. THE AUGSBURG ECHO Dvlmt'mwl nee-Hy each Fuller emepi (luring Auguil .vq nionm recalion cm oils and holidays h, in; at irlent', cl Augutiu'q Corleqr: 73! Minna-sot»; 55454 Phone 330-H02 r let Avenue 3min Minneapolis, :n'. e-wessed are 7 flhl—gythOt: antlllo an I, reflect those and” n; stal‘ arlr \I. Nith 0(th (18)! K idleD I (ll :90le new; Oct. 12, 1979 Show less
O O I m c By RUTH WOOD — * The film Justice for All, starring Al Pacino, follows the serious-senti- mental-hilarious format of the hugely successful and brilliant film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Essentially, Cuckoo ’5 Next is a satire on American institutions of mental health while Justice... Show moreO O I m c By RUTH WOOD — * The film Justice for All, starring Al Pacino, follows the serious-senti- mental-hilarious format of the hugely successful and brilliant film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Essentially, Cuckoo ’5 Next is a satire on American institutions of mental health while Justice for All is a satire on the American judicial system. The thrust of each film is a head-to- head conflict between a strong-willed and warm-hearted underling and a strong-willed and cold-blooded super- ior. McMurphy (a not-too-crazy, self-admittedinmate) and “Big Nurse" wage war in Cuckoo 's Nest; in Justice for All Al Pacino plays a defense lawyer who takes on Judge (John Forsythe). In both these films the people who run the show prove themselves to be not only antipathetic to the professed goal of their institutions, curing minds and serving justice, but downright bent on perverting those goals. Big Nurse conscientiously and regularly administers just the opposite of helpful treatment. The judge has extended the sentence of a boy wrongly imprisoned in the first place, his only offense a broken tail light. He argues at one point: “I don't give a damn about this individual" and at another: “Some- times we have to punish the innocent in order to scare the hell out of everybody." Both films have some hilarious footage. 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In Justice for All the theater audience was convulsed along with the film’s three young lawyers who split their sides at the news that (Pacino) had just been asked to defend Judge (Forsythe) on a rape charge. Another judge, played by Jack Warden, keeps us in stitches at his cowardly flirtations with suicide. In one scene he takes Al Pacino for a ride in his helicopter which has no gas gauge. He makes a game of estimating how far his new fill of fuel will get him and turns for home only several miles after has reached the half-way estimate. This time—you guessed it— he doesn’t make it. Well, they do, but the helicopter crash lands in a foot and a half of water. Still, Justice for All, like Cuckoo's Nest, does not shun emotionalism. It's easy to cry over Billy Bibbitt's suicide after Big Nurse strips him of the glimmer of manly pride that McMurphy has helped him find. One will also weep for the innocent inmate Pacino is trying to get released from prison after two and one-half years. When he can no longer believe Pacino’s feeble promises that “it‘ll only be a little while longer" this utterly guileless person steals a rifle and takes hostages, for which he is peremptorin gunned down. Both films are strong on good acting. Al Pacino is predictably I j. r. \llLUlll l\l\\\\ll mm i\\\\\t\\\\$§um (TiTrliTr’iTl‘Tf'lr'li‘lreri'ii'ril'i m C‘IIHI Inna-i I muses 1n) Ila-union rules! Isle :1: EC excellent as the hard-working, human- istic and dedicated lawyer who takes time out every week to visit his grandfather in an old folks‘ home. Senescence was never more charming than Lee Strasburg's as the grand- father. And Jack Warden and John Forsythe depict horribly credible maniacs. Cuckoo’s Nest made a “clean sweep" in Oscars for acting, directing, and script—five of the biggies. I doubt that Justice for All will match that, in spite of its many outstanding and engrossing features. For one thing, the sub-plots detract from the main thrust of “corruption at the top." One of the sub—plots involves Pacino‘s partner, another sensitive defense lawyer, who has recently won a murder case by his self-admitted “brilliant defense" of a guilty client. A week later when the released defendant murders again, (the partner) goes berserk. Another subplot with the grand- father provides us with some background on Pacino: his parents had abandoned him; he's gone to law school because that‘s what grandfather wanted for him; he‘s divorced, fighting for custody. It also empha- sizes the breach between the ideal of being a lawyer and the dinginess of practicing law, for grandfather con- veniently forgets that Pacino Is a lawyer and prefers to talk of his becoming one. Both of these sub-plots raise pointed questions about the profession of the law and make the film appear to be particularly thoughtful while you're watching it. But they serve to minimize the impact of Pacino‘s sacrifice of his career for reneging on his commitment to defend Forsythe. We're deprived of the satisfaction of admiring Pacino's grit because we both know the better part of him is relieved to be out. Where Cuckoo‘s Nest developed steadily and ominously toward a shattering conclusion, Justice for All uses a shotgun method: It hits you in lots of ways, but never with one blast strong enough to make a permanent impact. Nevertheless, it's agood film. If you're contemplating a career in law, by all means see it. If you're scheduled to appear in court soon, don‘t. Concert Band shows potential By TEDD PETERSON Associate Editor The Augsburg Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Tallman, presented its fall concert on Thursday, Nov. 15 in Si Melby Hall. in spite of the accoustic disadvan- tages of playing in a gymnasium, it was a very good performance, and the band enjoyed a larger audience than it has been used to playing for in the last couple of years. The concert opened with a piece called Festive Overture by Dmitri Skostakovich. It is a very impressive piece with a lot of stylistic and rhythmic variations. The band did a good job of portraying these mood changes with good dynamic contrast, but had a bit of trouble staying together in the faster moving sections. Guest soloist Thomas Gilkey played with the band on a number entitled Concerto No. 1 for Horn. He is Director of instrumental Music at lnver Hills Community College, and plays free lance with groups varying from the Minnesota Opera to the Ice Follies. The Concerto exhibited the great versatility of the French horn, an instrument which rarely enjoys the spotlight. The second half of the concert opened with Serge Prokofieff‘s March, Op. 99. The band seemed to play with more confidence than it had in the first half, and played more tightly and in tune. This was true throughout the rest of the concert. Again this year the band is quite young. The majority of band members are freshmen and sophomores, and less than half were in last year's band. But Tallman has put together a group of very talented musicians, and they show a lot of potential. Exhibit reflects depth of Waggoner By TERRl BOCKLUND Fine Arts Editor In Augsburg‘s College Center Gallery the works of Phyllis Waggoner are being exhibited through Dec. 18. Waggoner‘s works to be shown include hand-woven rugs and paint- ings. Her interest in weaving has been developed by various studies in the art and culture of the lndians of the Southwest, and by other special exper- iences with groups such as the Thread- benders, the Textile of Minnesota, the Fibers Today weaving show, and WARM (Women's Art Registry of Minnesota). The educational training of Wag- goner is varied. and she has studied different art forms of design. painting, color, photography, and tapestry. As an undergraduate, she studied at Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Minnesota. and received her Masters of Arts at the University. Additional educational studies she has pursued include Southwest lndian art and culture at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, and as a teacher has served at the Walker Art Center and the University of Minnesota. Waggoner has exhibited her works in and around the Twin Cities since 1974. She presently resides in Minneapolis, and is employed at the UniverSity, teaching design. ARTS AGENDA Friday-Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Cabaret Singer's Annual Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m. in Sateren Auditor~ ium, Tuesday, Dec. 4 Jazz Ensemble Concert, 8 pm. in the College Center Commons Free With Augsburg lD. Thursday, Dec. 6 Guthrie Day at Augsburg, 12:30 pm. in the College Center Lounge. a panel discussion on “Problems and POSSlbllllles for the Actor in Contemporary American Theater"— Dave Moore. Moderator. Augsburg Choral and Orchestra in a Mostly Mozart Concert. 8 pm. in the Sateren Auditorium, free. Saturday, Dec. 8 Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert. 1-3 pm at Butler Square, free. 7 Show less
letters racism, too. So Socrates, said the “perpetu- ator," this is a circle (vicious). The reason for concluding that INCAR causes hatred and racism is that Ms, Lammers, a member of lNCAFt whose writings have appeared in the Echo, seems not to recognize individual choice so much, but rather sees... Show moreletters racism, too. So Socrates, said the “perpetu- ator," this is a circle (vicious). The reason for concluding that INCAR causes hatred and racism is that Ms, Lammers, a member of lNCAFt whose writings have appeared in the Echo, seems not to recognize individual choice so much, but rather sees decisions coming about by larger groups acting on smaller groups. Therefore decisions are not by individual choice but rather by group or mob force; therefore lNCAFt could be the only cause. For instance, her analysis of the American feelings toward the Iranians is not very perspicacious. Since hatred is a consequence of anger, fear, or insecurity, it is possible for an American individual to arouse hatred within himself towards the Iranians without any external factors other than the data. Even from reading the New York Times, whose stories are the most objective and intelligent account of the incident, one could still decide to focus anger and hatred on the Iranians. Believe me, the human mind has all the necessary tools to propogandize itself into believing, doing, or interpreting something in a certain way without any outside help, except for the data. I do not disagree totally with Lammers' account of the phobia towards the Iranians that is being “created” by the mass media, Carter, and the oil companies, but I cannot agree that all “attacks” on Iranians in this country are for fascist and racist purposes; such as attacks on Iranian students who supported the seige of the American embassy in Tehran. Did you ever hear of telling someone Continued from page 5 you‘re “pissed off as hell and you‘re not going to take it anymore!"? Even if we allow Lammers the statement that these events are “a concerted effort to intensify racism" we will find that she causes her own problem. The word intensify means “make or become intense or more intense." In order for the words: make, become and more to make any sense there has to be something which is made, becomes, or becomes more of that thing. And since racism is that which is intensified, it must have pre- existed to the intensification of it in a less intense state. From this I have to conclude either we are all fascists or fascism is distinct from racism, even though it includes it but then so does everybody else. What I mean, following Lammers' logic, is that she has not proved the events she cites which intensify racism and necessarily imply the desire to set up a fascist government. Next, I‘m sure there has been at least one pacifist movement in history which has deterred racists or fascists. Just because I can't cite one off hand does not invalidate the above statement. But even granting Lam- mers her statement that “pacifist movements have never deterred racists or facists“ I'm sure we can find individual pacifists who have con- verted (more than deterred) racists from their ways, Obviously she has never heard of the healing power of God or psychological traumas which cause people to change. Lammers' problem is that she sees everything in categories and opposites, and not individuals or harmonies. Also she doesn't realize that not all bosses are an}: 7510mm/{iuicA/17/itL-M mad“ Aron/“(Meade 338-6425 SWt‘CIals: Mirmlm. lap Beer 2 25c 9711 — TUESDAY 3 THURSDAY RIP Nights 2 Im i, n '2 WASTFD WEDNESDAY $2 00 at the door. 911 all the tap beer you can drink No (‘li iilzw Bm Illlllktw 25‘ Call booze and cocktails 509! v SUPER SUNDAY Complimentary \ I'vi,. (Ul"[i1llHUll 9»'I0 Whiskey River Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Raggs Dec. 2 Soda Dec. 3 Ruby Star Dec. 4-5 Gypsy Dec. 6-7 racist and conversely not all racists are bosses. Hence, some racists who are not bosses can, through passive actions, be converted from racism, since there is no significant economical benefits of being racist. Her statement (an absolute) that “the idea of passive resistance is not developed by oppressed workers but rather . . . can be invalidated by one contrary instance. The Pharisees during the era of Hellenistic oppression in Jerusalem, who were the common religious people of the Jews and who knew that the Greeks had to be extirpated out of their cultural- religious society. instituted the idea of passive resistance against the Greeks. In conclusion I'd like to pass the observation that Bobbi Lammers has a very limiting, stifling and categorical view of REALITY and that her logic at times is fallacious, which is probably why her REALITY is distorted. “Yes, how true was the observation that he (existence) is a many sided animal and not to be caught with one hand (categories)," said the stranger. “Strategy was this plan and not disaster." Larry DeSantis paper surqeru By LEW HOTCHKISS “Doctor, it is like this: I went to an Augsburg house party, had a few beers, talked to a few friends, went home and woke up writing stories for the Echo. " “You mean that you don't remember anything before that time?" Doctor Perrier, my therapist, asked, grabbing his pen with great expectations. “Not many authors do. I bet you forgot everything before you wrote your book, I'm A// Flight, You’re All Right, Hemingway, Shaw, Michener, Hollingsworth, Norman, and Shockman all forgot their pasts. There must be some connection between writing and amnesia." “Yes, that is a possibility. But, in this situation I'm the doctor and you are the patient. Yes, I know you are majoring in psychology, but that doesn‘t make you a doctor over night. You haven‘t passed your State exams." “I haven’t taken them yet," I protested, turning my back to him on the couch. "Now don't get too defensive. You know how bad anxiety is for your health." "That's not right doc. I thought you were supposed to be a non-directive therapist.‘ ' “I was until you came along. You are quite some nut.“ “Yeah, I know. I ridicule myself just to get even with myself." “Ah, a self—persecution complex. You know you could get me a position in the APA (American Psychological Association). Just for that I won't charge you any more." I looked at him and showed my amazement, “Yah, and you won't have to worry about getting your own practice after you get out of school. Once you pass those monkey tests you can team up with me." Doctor Perrier lit his Sherlock Holmes pipe and started puffing. “But doc, I may not want to become a practicing psychologist like you. Maybe I'd just as soon become a philosophical plumber or unemployed fiction writer. Happiness isn't all green you know," He smirked at me and his pipe went out, "Seems as though your bound to end up on Hennepin Avenue, sonny boy. I don't usually get trite with my patients, but for the moment I'm going to play the part of the squeakey wheel. We do get the grease, you know?" “Only to keep you quiet, but not because you truly need it. After all, wheels can‘t help themselves, but you can.” He paused to light his pipe. His brow wrinkled as he pondered his return to my argument. “You win this time, but don’t expect too many small favors. You‘re well aware that there is nothing wrong with you, aren't you?" "No. You‘re kidding, and all along I've believed that it was me." "No, it's not you, it's the whole world that's gone nuts. Problem is, there's not enough social science people around to cure the world of its fatal diseases. Individual people are fine until you put them in groups. That's how to start creating problems. The amazing thing is that we work things out anyway." "Yes, I agree with you doc. Is it time for me to go home? I’ve got a sequel to write to my last column. If I don‘t wrap it up lots of people are going to be unhappy." The gray-haired doctor stood up and went to the door. "By all means, go right ahead, but don't let me see you ever again. I don‘t make any money on sane nuts like you. Goodbye." CLEANERS '— 2400 Bloomington 724-1000 2628 EAST FRANKLIN AVE MAIN PLANT 335-6666 LAUNDERERS E. Franklin at 27th Ave. 335-6666 Nov. 30, 1979 Show less
poul kilqore The year l was in second grade was an exciting one for me: I went to Shoppers' City and bought a black mask, got the fat kid down the block to dig a cave for me in the field across the street, and asked for a utility belt for my birthday. I think my parents consulted Dr. Spock,... Show morepoul kilqore The year l was in second grade was an exciting one for me: I went to Shoppers' City and bought a black mask, got the fat kid down the block to dig a cave for me in the field across the street, and asked for a utility belt for my birthday. I think my parents consulted Dr. Spock, muttering something about “how tough it is to raise a boy in this day and age." The answers weren‘t in child psychology books, however. but in the T. V. Guide. My problem was that l was addicted to Batman. And why not? What could have been more attractive than two men who put on costumes, drove around in a souped-up car, and fought criminals? What boy would not be fascinated by grown men who climbed up building walls and spent much of their time in a secret cave filled with computers? Every Wednesday and Thursday night, l, along with almost every other kid in school, sat in front of the television, marvelling at the adventures of Batman, the Caped Crusader, and Robin, the Boy Wonder. The shows were all basically the same. First of all, the crime was committed. The criminals (Riddler, Joker, Penguin, Mr. Freeze. . .) had a certain theme, and they stuck to it. For example, if the theme concerned clocks, the criminal would have henchmen named “Tick” and “Tock.” He would set his sights on stealing, say, the world‘s most expensive watch. And when he captured the Dynamic Duo, he would try to kill them by placing our heroes in a giant hourglass. After the initial crime, Batman and Fiobin would receive a clue from the villian, who always went just a bit too far in helping the crime-fighters solve the mystery. Invariably, Batman would figure out the riddle, Robin would use the adjective holy, and the two would be off to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Gotham City. After an entrance via the bat-rope, a fight would ensue, and after a flurry of biffs, Dams, and pows, the Dynamic Due would be captured. Then came the fun part. The criminals, choosing to bypass the simplicity of finishing Batman and Robin off with a gun, instead subjected them to every imaginable form of torture. The show would end then, with the crime—fighters on the verge of being run over by a train, catapulted across town, or transformed into giant postage stamps. How Batman and Robin saved themselves was seen the next night. same bat-time, same bat—channel. After an ingenious escape at the start of the next show, Batman and Robin would eventually get involved in another fight with the criminals. This time the good guys would win, and the villians would be “up the river for good,” only to return to Gotham City in a few weeks. Batman and Robin, meanwhile, would return to their everyday lives as Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. Batman influenced us second-graders more than other super heroes did, simply because a Batman, who was mortal, could exist (unlike Superman or the Hulk, whose supernatural powers made their positions unattainable). More than once i dreamt of being the Caped Crusader when I grew up. After Batman bubblegum Stardust Bowl "A Great Place to Unwind” 2520 26th Avenue South Just Blocks Away from Augsburg’s Campus Restaurant - Cocktail Lounge - Live Entertainment Dancing Enjoy Our Fun and Friendly Atmosphere Open 24 Hours cards came out, all the Mickey Mantle and Al Kaline baseball cards became obsolete. When our schoolteacher took a poll to determine the class’ favorite T.V. show, only My Mother the Car came close to challenging Batman. ' somewhere between second grade and high school, I realized that Batman was ridiculous. I saw that the possibility of Batman existing was, in fact, more remote than that of Superman existing. Seeing the program’s inferior drama, however made me like the show even more. The reason? I started watching Batman for its humor. Scenes which l had viewed as perfectly legitimate in grade school suddenly seemed preposterous. The names included in Batman. for example: Gotham City, Mayor Linseed, and J. Pauline Spaghetti. i also realized the hilarity of'the scene in which Bruce Wayne used rubber cockroaches to bug a criminal's lair, not to mention the scene in which Batman asked his butler, “What's it all about, Alfred?" The most ridiculous aspect of Batman, however, was the heroes' uncompromising righteousness. Batman and Robin let numerous crooks get away because of their refusal to break the speed limit or park in a “No Parking" zone. The propaganda included advice Batman constantly gave to his younger lrg‘arttrrten—advise ranging from “we must not litter" to “fasten your seatbelt, o in. IA” good things must come to an end, though. Batman went off the air, the fat kid down the block lost weight, and the Penguin became trainer for the ltalian Stallion. Critics have analyzed and commended Batman for its topical allusions and social comment. I don‘t know about that. I do know, however, that there are many nights when I wish i could turn on the T.V., flop down on the couch and watch the Caped Crusader in action once again. ' repercussions By LEE LILLQUIST Now, there has been a lot of speculation recently about whatever happened to those hardcore environmentalists that really got into being organic a few years back. Two of them, Beowulf and Grendel Zoots, are alive and well and living in Hubbard County. But now instead of being into (town sleeping bags, earth shoes, and mountain climbing in the Rockies, the brothers are into much more natural pursuits. They're just living in the woods in a cabin of their own makin', raisin' rabbits and vegetables, and earnin' $6.00-an-hour repairin' repossessed mobile homes in Bemidji three days—a»week. Sounds wholesomehuh? Well anyway, I had to talk to these two last weekend about this certain problem I had. i found them sitting on a log in the front yard shinning rabbits and passing around a bottle of that good ol' Wild Turkey liquor. I was surprised. “That bottle doesn't look too organic to me!" I kidded. “That wind's so damned cold our bong water kept freezing," Beowulf responded, offering me the bottle. I refused with a woeful look in my eyes, pulled out my jackknife, and picked up a little dead rabbit instead. “Oh sorry, we forgot," Grendel laughed, “you‘re a Christian this time of year, ain't ya?“ They both laughed even harder when I explained my abstinence by the fact “Big Brother" might be reading this column. i got straight to the point then. “Well, you see boys, i got this problem," I said in an rather embarrassed fashion. “You see. . . I keep getting lost in the wilderness. (Finally testifying as to my ability of wandering in circles in every trackless forest I amble into without a compass)“ “Talk about your coincidences," Beowulf answered, “you, me, and Moses all got the same problem! Why, | recollect how this one time I had to survive for 13 days on insects. tree toads, and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Unfortunately, Grendel finally found me.“ Beowulf looked like he was going to start crying. “l loved those mushrooms," he moaned. Grendel and I both laughed. “Unless you're stranded in the woods with a 144 member, all-girl marching band," Grendel said seriously, “getting lost in the woods is a bummer, especially for young, clean-cut students such as yourself who have Monday morning classes to get to. But if you used your eyes you‘d always know where abouts you were." “Look for the moss growing on the north side of a tree,” Beowulf broke in, pointing at a tree where the moss grew only on the south side. I looked at him with a oh-thanks—Daniel»Boone glance. Grendel continued apparently addressing the rabbit at his feet. “Most people can't see the forest ‘cause the trees always get in the way. (That's Grendel's most oft repeated cliche.) I mean everyone needs the answers right in front of their noses in black and white. A compass can't tell you anything about where you might be going. If it could it would tell you to stay in the woods." I heard an “Amen” from Beowulf as he started on another rabbit. “Ain't that a fact," Beowulf added, “what does anything tell you if you ain‘t listening to what it has to say. People read a newspaper but unless they read between the lines they still don't understand much of what's really going on." I started on my second rabbit. “l‘m still lost,“ I said, not understanding much of what was really going on. “Just let me say this about that . . Grendel concluded in a political tone of voice, "Ain't we all friends? Everyday Beowulf and | mourn for all those lost souls that think the compass is pointing towards a house in Burnsville, a meaningless job, and psychiatric help by the time they're thirty." | asked where the compass should point. Beowulf and Grendel answered in unison. "Towards reality!“ they shouted and both laughed. I sighed in relief. I was no longer lost. For I had been lucky enouch to discover "reality," two-feet underground, while digging fencepost-holes, just this last summer. Where else, but down on the farm. Nov. 30. 1979 Show less