editorials Homecoming in the spirit of Augsburg The scenario might be: Child leaves home. goes off to Augsburg, misses the family, misses home, But every October Augsburg transforms the theme. Homecoming is here! Homecoming. Coming home. It‘s rather odd equating a school with a home. Or is it? in... Show moreeditorials Homecoming in the spirit of Augsburg The scenario might be: Child leaves home. goes off to Augsburg, misses the family, misses home, But every October Augsburg transforms the theme. Homecoming is here! Homecoming. Coming home. It‘s rather odd equating a school with a home. Or is it? in fact, aren‘t there a lot of similarities? isn't it almost exactly like a home? With a stretch of the imagination one could say that all the things that bond a family and home together bond Augsburg together. There are the tangible elements: food. money, a bed, a roof. Then there are the intangible factors: identity, security, enlightenment and love. But it's the intangible environment: the friendships, the history. and the spirit that keep Homecoming alive. Of course queuing up for the colorful Smorgasbord. its tables filled with meats, relishes and deserts, is a wonderful and vital part of Homecoming. And then there‘s heading-out for the Parade Stadium gridiron with blankets, thermoses and binoculars—somehow Homecoming wouldn‘t be the same without it. The goldfish and pie-eating contests; the talent show and dance; the convocation and honoring of alumni—all these signify Homecoming. Augsburg nurtured this spirit for 60 years until 1927 when the first Homecoming was celebrated. With an air of pride, the Echo spoke of “this year, nineteen hundred and twenty-seven, going down in the annuals of our school history as the first one in which such an event was celebrated at Augsburg.“ And just as today, they were planning for the big luncheon with the "Old Grads" assembling in the Dining Hall where maroon and gray banners indicating the tables where respective classes were to meet. For 52 years Homecoming has been with us. Every year the spirit is rekindled. Alumni come home and remember what it is all about. Students prepare for alumn's much as a little girl prepares for the arrival of her big sister. So, we look to Homecoming with the same fellowship and spirit that prevailed in 1927 when President George Sverdrup addressed alumni, students and friends during the first Saturday morning Homecoming chapel service: We would like to begin this our first Homecoming Day in the spirit of Augsburg. . . [believe we can say. as we think of what Augsburg is and has been, that there would be a chorus harmonious, though coming from years far apart. a song of praise, and a song of gratitude , . . Let us so live that . . . as we look back there will be very/itt/e to spoil the song of happiness and/0y that should be ours. . . Has rue PnPEtz ovum Mu¢l~l 7 THE SAME Mme Less +95 ' \ Dnivsi. { *9 3 ‘” by» ) C17 V g \ letters Aloha to our Editor~in-Chiet, done this way at Education City? Does In last week‘s Echo there was a letter to tho t‘LlllOl that was screaming at us to make comment What we are ominously referring to IS the letter from one seemingly illicit Floss Berndt. We find humor that Mr Berndt would ask tor a rent reduction and indeed a rent credit paid to him in cash. Does Mr. Burnt not reali:e that things are not he not realize that even the teachers are not paid in cash. but instead are paid on the barter system where Augsburg gives them produce grown in the many gardens surrounding the campus? We ask why Mr. Bundt feels he should receive special treatment. Continued on page 7 Coming home and looking back By CHRIS HALVORSON Assistant Editor 1929. Fifty years ago the New York Times headlines reported the begin- ning of “world peace talks," (though the U.S. and Great Britian were the only participants), marked by the arrival of British Labor Premier Ramsay MacDonald to meet with President Hoover. Other headlines highlighted a prison riot at Colorado State Penitentiary that killed 12, a blood transfusion referred to as an "operation," and “indecent” litera- ture. including D.H Lawrences' Lady Chatterley's Lover and Joyces' Ulysses was seized by New York police. Fifty years ago. Kellogg's All-bran was billed as a cure for constipation, and radios could be "installed" for just $215. Time has reduced these headlines to trivia. “World peace" was shattered ten years later, blood transfusions have become simple medical procedure, riots killing only 12 were proven rare and "indecent literature" is now sold in grocery stores. Homecoming. Alumni returning to the campus will gather to reminisce about their days at Auggie Tech. They will wonder how they could have done some of the things they did and marvel at how different they and the world are now. They will assume that the new college atmosphere is vastly different than the world they experienced. But has it really changed? In a 1929 issue of Nation magazine, an editorial by EC. Wilm attempted to clarify the need for college reform (a hot topic that year). Wilm wrote: “Formerly, a college education was for a few elect, whom a family tradition of culture and social prominence brought to the college campus. Today the college degree has become the objective of hundreds of thousands of high school graduates whose main qualification in the majority of cases fora career of scholarship is the ability to pass a set of rather perfunctory high school requirements. The result is that college exercises are adapted to this mass of inert mediocrity and the small minority of students whose thought is on anything beyond athletics, fratern- ities and social trivialities have become indifferent and cynnical. often losing whatever interest they may have had in intellectual pursuits . . . " The class of 1929, along with every class since them, is part of this "mass of inert mediocrity" (by no choice of their own, of course), engaging merely in “social trivialities." The June 6. 1929 issue of the Echo reported 44 seniors receiving diplomas; the largest graduating class ever from the collegelseminary/academy.Thegreat- ‘ er portion of the issue, however, was devoted to social news. reporting that, “Mr. and Mrs. Opseth delight- fully entertained the choral society in their home." and that Mrs. Sverdrup and Miss Mortenson gave a tea for the senior class at East Hall. “Social trivialities," maybe Mr. Wilm. but Augsburg College endured. 1954. Twenty-five years after the editorial was written. Perhaps college life had changed by then. The Echo reported the expected completion date of the new library, but more space was given to the clubs, choirs and teams‘ activities. Picking the Homecoming queen was of major importance and in November, the month of the famous “Fantasy in Frost" semi-formal dance, a front page picture with the caption "Dorothy Dreams of Dating David," showed a girl at the desk daydreaming of the big dance and her prospective date. The accompanying article outlined the details of the dance, noting that “Keep it Kool," an etiquette booklet, has been published and distributed to all students in time for the event. And, even in 1969, ten years ago, the major emphasis was on the social activities on campus. Homecoming meant crowning a queen, freshmen beanies and showing off athletic prowess. Freshmen attended the “Freshmen Formal Dinner" to receive instruction in the art of unfolding a dinner napkin properly and other necessities of formal dining. Wilm would use this as evidence to argue for the college reform he suggested. But, as alumni return to the campus and no doubt will also look back on these documents of the past, they will see what they remember the most and, though Wilm would pass it off as only "social trivialities." it was by no means "inert mediocrity" oi the masses. And, as i write these words for this. i the 52nd homecoming issue ol the I Echo. I wonder what some person ten.I twenty-five or fifty years from now will see in the rssue and use to make generalizations about the nation's youth. As Augsburg evolves into tomorrow towards truth and towards the freedom. we will continue to come home and look back. Oct. 5, 197' Show less
IUELL L wit “a use kL/i? .,;~'F 9 Peter’s HAN_ ,JjL/fl,lfll‘ 3,1,”; Aug f/thciti/mj /}2/‘flr‘{‘fl~'6 / Z “DJ/5. 'NF/‘.
Show moreIUELL L wit “a use kL/i? .,;~'F 9 Peter’s HAN_ ,JjL/fl,lfll‘ 3,1,”; Aug f/thciti/mj /}2/‘flr‘{‘fl~'6 / Z “DJ/5. 'NF/‘.<5 guy/My- rulr' poul kilqore One of the curiosities about Augsburg is the mixed feelings the college has toward its tradition. At a glance. it appears as though we are more interested in ' promoting our innovation and adaptation to changing circumstances than we are in pointing out the qualities which have sustained us for 110 years, Not that this is i necessarily bad. It's impractical to think that Augsburg shouldn‘t fill its catalog with information on interim and CHFi courses. Our participation in new programs is a major selling point for the college. Augsburg makes use of this. At the same time. there are reminders that Augsburg is indeed interested in its past. Various rooms in the new music building have been named after former professors (though the structure itself. of course. is still known as The Music Building). In addition. Augsburg has opted to renovate Old Main rather than succumb to the temptation of tearing it down. And we can't forget our school‘s pride in being the caretaker for Minneapolis' first park. Sometimes I'm tempted to believe that the reason for these mixed feelings is that Augsburg. While realizing how important both the past and the luture are to the college‘s situation. hasn't quite been able to keep these two from opposing one another. It is difficult. for example. to initiate a whole system of internships and still remain loyal to the liberal arts tradition. How much easier to separate the two-thus keeping them out of contlict—and tout both of them lnlelduaHy. as it the other didn‘t exist. But Augsburg insists that our goals for the future and our tradition are . compatible. I guess I believe that I guess I believe that Augsburg is committed to 'the idea that the challenge of the future can be met Without dismissing the accomplishments of the past What has all this to do with us students and Homecoming ‘79? Simply this among our everyday activities. among our plans for the future. it might be a good idea to stop and get acquainted With that 110-year»o|d heritage we have What ' better time to learn a little about Augsburg's past than the one weekend of the year when so many alumni return? Take an hour tomorrow morning to attend the Homecoming Convocation at Si Melby Hall. Listen to what the speakers have to say about this college. Maybe someone will even tell a story. or mention some names. names like Bernhard Christensen and Anne Pederson and Arthur Nash. names seldom heard around campus anymore. And then. after the stories. after the reminiscings. after the revealing recollections—then maybe we'll be in a better position to think about tomorrow MflerL-‘S/er /I’lAi/_ SAL/2’; A’vpii' '. I confess that I tolerate a certain amount of change reasonably well. But I feel uncomfortable if the change is too rapid or too extenswe. I need a degree of continuity. Perhaps it is this continuity that people seek when they attend family reunions, church reunions. high school re- unions and even college homecomings. Events such as re— unions and homecomings have two important elements— places and persons; but there has to be something more. an intangible “something” that links the persons and the places. It involves memory. understanding. and rapport. And that is where the continuity is sought. Persons and places change, we know. but we long for that spirit of _ understanding. that intangible common bond to continue. ' Occa5ionally I hear a returning Augsburg alumnus say. "I don't recognize this ’ place anymore; there are so many changes." Several alumni voted to let Old Main stand so that there would be at least one familiar building. But when they return even that burlding. through renovation. Will have changed considerably. Many tamiliar faces Will also be gone. The new and renovated buildings are a Joy to behold; it is a pleasure also to become acquainted with the new people who are part of the Augsburg family. When friends and alumni of Augsburg ask "has Augsburg changed?" they do not refer to the buildings and the people; they refer to the "spirit." They want to know whether at Augsburg there are the same attitudes. obiectives. goals. and purposes My response to the question is that Augsburg is a Iivmg. changing institution where buildings are being replaced and/or renovated. where some people are leavmg and others coming; but it remains a college of the church “committed to an open. honest. competent inquiry into the scnences. arts and humanities in the context of the Christian faith." The continuity is there. Editor's note: Augsburg Confessions [735/31 If YOU are interestea' in is open for faculty input. President con'r’bU’an ’0 "'9 EChO 79/9639 call Anderson is writing on a bi-week/y 2X5 7702- 0’ drop a "0'9 I" "79 EChO M 1355596 repercussions AT DEPTH OF FIGLD'S Down on the farm ByLEELlLLQUlST My old friend "Nosey" Nilsson learned about trees the hard way. from a AT LEAST 15% OFF EVERYTHING tWIn-bladed axe and a matched team of big bay Clydesdales. But With the passing for One week years as logging turned to chainsaws and 4-wheel drive skidders. Nosey kind of got lost in the shuttle. along with those three fingers of his right hand that Just wed' through Tues' seem to prove how an old dog can‘t really learn new tricks. Still. as young eyes 0 here at Augsburg turn to trees to watch the seasons change. I thought old eyes Pt 0 might have seen an untold story behind the colorful autumnal scenes. Q I found Nosey last weekend puttering around his Pokety Creek homestead as Rosedale, Ridgedale, 405 Cedar, West Bank usual. Shaking the two-fingered hand he offers you is a real experience. but he 631-3518 545-7773 339-6061 claims that they‘re all he needs to pick up a pinch of snuff (which is always the Continued on page 7 Oct.5. 1979 5 Show less
'. . . by God I’m going to finish this race . . .’ Personnel Director puts the ’hammer' down By TEDD PETERSON Associate EditOr Too short to reach the floor. she placed a beer can between the accelerator and her foot. That taken care of. the drag race was ready to start. In spite of what to some... Show more'. . . by God I’m going to finish this race . . .’ Personnel Director puts the ’hammer' down By TEDD PETERSON Associate EditOr Too short to reach the floor. she placed a beer can between the accelerator and her foot. That taken care of. the drag race was ready to start. In spite of what to some might be a disadvantage in size. 4'11" Bonnie . Jean Mork, Augsburg's Personnel ‘ Director. won that race and most of the other races she drove in. For six years. Bonnie's favorite pastime was driving around the Midwest racing 4-wheeI-drive Jeeps and International Scouts cross~country and in drag races. In this sport. an average of only 20 percent of all entrants are able to i finish each race. In SIX years. Mork failed to finish only once and in every other race came in tst or 2nd place She attributes her success mainly to psychology. "I never had the idea that I would not win." she said. “I felt in complete control. and knew that the vehicle would do anything tasked. Most of my competitors didn‘t have that feeling. ' and they worried too much about the vehicles." She added. "psyching them out was 90 percent of the race." As an example of how quickly many opponents defeated themselves psy- 1. chologically. Mork tells of a race at the I "Fire Cracker Baha" in Sioux City. I Iowa. The dune buggy class lacked ? entrants. and the race was in danger of 1 being cancelled. Although Mork had 1 never driven a dune buggy. she agreed t to drive one so the race could go on. ‘ While she was registering. an eager Five—year-o/d Bonnie Jean Mork begins ear/y training for a successful racing ’ ‘career. " - entrant asked the registrar if the race was gomg to be held. and was told that Mork would be filling the event. In a matter of seconds. the discovery that Mork would be in the race turned her bubbling enthUSiasm to dejection. "She was defeated before she even started." said Mork Not surprismgly. Mork won the race. It is obwous that what Mork lacked in physical strength and size. she more than made up for With skill. con- Iidence. and a competitive spirit Another year at the same race. MOrk came the closest ever to being seriously injured The race included two successwe hills. one normal and one With a straight drop-off She mixed the hills up. and flew over the drop-oft at nearly full speed She was looking straight down as the nose of the Jeep dropped and slammed into the ground "I told myself. 'I broke my back. but by God I‘m gomg to finish this race ill never walk again." Mork said She finished and won the race. and fortunately sustained only minor injuries Mork had another close call at the Toma. Wisc track After two days ol rain. the drag strip had turned into a quagmire. She was at lust about full speed halfway through the race. barely able to keep control of her vehicle Trying to keep up. her opponent lost control and slid into Mork‘s lane A collismn seemed inevttable. but she managed not to hit Mork's vehicle However. the time she lost cost her the race. Mork became involved With this type of vehicle about 12 years ago when she and her husband lomed the "'. .5.- Bonnie Mark roars her way to another Victory _-\‘.)//. . n; : ’\ on a weekend break from her [ob at Sears She has been Personnel Director at Augsburg Since last November Minnesota Go»Four Wheelers. an organization intended to work With the Department of Natural Resources maintaining a good reputation for off- the-road vehicles In the beginning. the organization got together for games. outings, trail rides. and weekend camping trips One example of their games was a figure-8 timed competition in which the husband was blindfolded and the Wife gave directions, As the organization grew, the competitive spirit grew. In 1969. Mork, her husband. and about ten others formed the racmg team "That was a very. very fun period of my life. Mork said. "Thefeeling that you got was of total independence." "It's almost like flying." sne added "They're so loud that the ground shakes " Although racmg was gone an "ego satistier” for Mork. she was often disappomted by the lack of "real corn- Student Senate finalizes budget Anatomy of construction Earth-sheltered homes Paul Kilgore Comeback not enough Women’s volleyball undefeated petition" from the women she raced. This diminished the temporary satis- faction she got from winning. In 1974. Bonnie had to qwt racing. One reason for this was that her administrative pOSItion at Sears began to involve most of her weekends. Another reason was that it became Virtually impossmle economically to race. The $3000 to $4000 stock vehicles could not complete With the increasmg number of 810.000 specially built vehicles. Adding to the expense were the special tires. which ranged from $80 to $90 each. 50 unfortunately Bonnie Jean Mork had to drop out of iaCing Mork has been at Augsburg less than a year, and this is her first job in a non-retail organization. She likes working here very much and said that she espeCiaIIy appreCiates "a co— heSiveness and mutual respect not enioyed in the busmess world." page 2 page 2 page 3 page 5 page 10 page 10 iiAugsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 86, No. 4 Oct. 5, 1979 Show less
’l’ve enjoyed every minute of it’ La Vonne Peterson — An Augsburg tradition By GARY KUBAT , Features Editor ,l She has been recognized in Who‘s "'Who of American Women and Notable vr‘Americans. However. LaVonne Peter» ; Son's most recent achievement is that i she will soon receive the first... Show more’l’ve enjoyed every minute of it’ La Vonne Peterson — An Augsburg tradition By GARY KUBAT , Features Editor ,l She has been recognized in Who‘s "'Who of American Women and Notable vr‘Americans. However. LaVonne Peter» ; Son's most recent achievement is that i she will soon receive the first athletic award for a female faculty member at Augsburg. y What does Peterson. assomate gprofessor of health and physrcal reducation. think of all the hoopla? “I‘m so embarrassed I could rust die I ‘think the night of the banquet ill go over and scrub the gym floor " But the story begins a few years ‘back. LaVonne Johnson (the "Peter- son" comes a bit later) came to Augsburg from Landa. North Dakota in the fall of 1933, She was in the same class as Professor Ernie Anderson. department chairperson of health and physical education. Edor Nelson and Oscar Anderson started the next fall Her main interest was sports While still in Landa. Peterson played basketball (boys' rules). was a member of the Landa High School boys‘ baseball team. and took first place in every track and field event she entered: broad Jump. high lump. relay. and triple jump for which she held the record several years This past summer at her school reunion. she was reminded about how she was double and triple-guarded while playing basketball and that she was upside down (in gymnastics) more ' than right-side-up ‘ When Peterson came to Augsburg. .she played basketball on the «Minneapolis city team. Anytime the 'sound of a bouncrng ball was heard ifrom the A.O.U.W. Lodge Hall. ,Peterson was in there practicrng by herself. She was also noted for lchallenging anyone to a game of l “HShow less
jwwrrm r 7: Peeling plaster, chipped brick, rotted outriggers -buildings restored 8y ROALD SATEREN Editor Last in a series Replacing the cornice (the decora- il'rr: metal girdle) that encrrcles Old Mains roof is lust part of the building‘s renovation. This past summer President Ander- son said: ... Show morejwwrrm r 7: Peeling plaster, chipped brick, rotted outriggers -buildings restored 8y ROALD SATEREN Editor Last in a series Replacing the cornice (the decora- il'rr: metal girdle) that encrrcles Old Mains roof is lust part of the building‘s renovation. This past summer President Ander- son said: "The cornice has bothered me for 16 years." Years of erosion and damage from water and ice boild-up were the main reasons for replacing the cornice. explained Vice President of Planning Burt Fosse. Removing rotted outrigger support beams, installing a new gutter system and salvaging the decorative metal scrolls are all a part of the cornice. Along with cornice restoration. the exterior of Old Main is undergoing a lace-lift. The brick surface is being treated with an acid solution and light pressure water wash. Sandblasting was ruled-out because of the damage it causes to old brick, explained Fosse. Cracks and chips in the cement between bricks will be restored by a process called grouting. On the outside Old Main will retain its classrca/ architectural style that existed at the turn of the century when the building was built. However. the inside Will take on a whole new look. The foyers and door arches leading into classrooms will maintain their wooden antique look, but office and classrooms will go through extensive remodeling taking on a very modern appearance. Construction crews are nearing completion on the new sprinkler system. insulation and the installation of ventilation ducts. explained Fosse. Progress continues on partitioning second floor class rooms and offices for the language department. Electricians will soon begin work on Except/ng the new elevator [in Memorial Hall, most remodeling and renovation around the Quad will be completed by next spring. Senate appropriates $62,059 to student organizations By PENNY BECKER News Editor Augsburg '5 Student Senate finalized the 1979-80 budget on Sunday, Sept. 23. The total budget for 79—80 is $62,059. Of that total $51,240 was allocated by the administration and was compiled from an average of 1464 full»time students (FTE) with a $35 allocation per FTE. The other $10,819 was left over from the 1978-79 school year. Approximately $2,000 of this reserve was added to last year‘s budget at the end of the year due to an unexpected increase in students. The remaining money was left over from commissrons, A total reserve of $7,750 was agreed upon by the Student Senate with $5.750 ear-marked for the 1978-79 Augsburgian. The other $2,000 will remain in the Student Senate account as a protection against potential monetary problems. "A substantial amount of the 1978779 Augsburgian had not been paid.“ said student society treasurer Cindy Ellman "There were three bills loft unpaid. rather than the usual one" Current Augsburgian Editor. eon- ROALD SATEREN 0m”, .lSSx‘x‘ldle x‘t' it TEDD PETERSON , . Terri Sturm submitted a budget proposal of $6,262 for the old yearbook and a $5,696 proposal for this year's book. She expects to produce the 1979-80 Augsburgian at a $566 savings from last year. The Black Student Union made a request of $4,967. This was to cover expenses of Orientation Month. Black History Month, Black Recognition Events, and Gospel Nights. They were not granted their full request. "We don't have the money." said Ellman. "The increase we gave them was very much proportionate to the other commissions." The senate advised that BSU should integrate into existing programs. For example, Gospel Nights could be sponsored by the Religious Life Commission and CSD could grant money for Orientation Month. A $4,105.80 budget was requested by the darkroom, but only a $3,700 allocation was granted. Wage in- creases and new equipment costs were denied. KCMR was given $1,762 to cover wages and production costs. This was a slight increase over last year to pay an additional staff member and to distribute finances equitably among the commission. Programs Commission received a $17000 allocation for 1978—79. The commission director, Mary Anderson, requested about $4000 more for bands and movies, but the Senate again felt they did not have the money. Religious Life Commission was allocated $2,847 and $700 went to Publicity. The Executives of Student Society received $1,850. The major problems in the budget decisions this year were the Augsburg- ian and Black Student Union. The 1978-79 Augsburgian remains un- finished and the total production costs cannot yet be calculated. BSU made reasonable requests for more money, but that money does not exist. The Student Senate met for hours in an attempt to divide available money equitably while leaving a safe reserve. For the most part, production increases were granted and wage increases denied. “Wages were kept the same because they are actually just a token of appreciation, not an actual payment for work done," said Ellman. “We felt production was much more im- portant." PENNY BECKER news edit0r GARY KUBAT features editor TERR' BOCKLUND line arts editor LAURIE JESSEN sports edilol JEFF JARNES business manager CHRIS HALVORSON assistant editor H. EVAN PRUITT managing editor KRISTEN OLSRUD MAUREEN COOPER CODy editors BOYD KOEHLER MARY GUSTAFSON JEFF DANIELOWSKI ’3Cuth [0"50 33'” ERIC KANTEN PETER STENSHOEL :a "933 photographer's 5v the building's electrical system. whll. steam fitters are laying out the hot water circulation system composed 0! fans that blow air over hot water units. The new heating system will replau the Spurting. inefficient low-pressure steam system that has heated the building for nearly 80 years. There will be no radiators in the remodeled structure. Eventually, the art department will take up residence in the basement and first floor of Old Main. New windows and touch-up plastering in the large old chapel area will provide a "tremendous studio for painting," said Fosse. An elevator is being constructed near the tunnel entrance leading to Science Hall. Fosse explained that cars for all new elevators will arrive by the first of the year and installation should follow shortly thereafter. The tunnel connecting Old Main to Science Hall and the College Center will run to 21st Ave. and will be covered by a canopy. According to ‘ Fosse it should be ready by ‘ Thanksgiving. The tunnel entering Science Hall came through in the middle of physics laboratory. Consequently, the entire physics department underwent ex- tensive remodeling and reshuffling. More classrooms were built on the first floor of Science Hall when the math department occupied the offices vacated by the Dean, Associate Dean and the Vice President for Finance. According to Fosse, a short-range goal is to relocate the Financial Aid and Registrar's offices to Memorial— probably sometime next summer. This move would also create more classroom space in Science Hall. As for other aspects of the over-all Renewal Project, Fosse was uncertain about when further construction will begin. However, the proposed Drama facility and remodeling the Art Studio for the business and psycology depart- ments were singled out by Fosse as areas that should get underway soon. Echo subscriptions Alumni, if you're interested in subscribing to the Echo, please fill out the form below and return it to Jeff Jarnes' P0. The normal subscription rate is $7.00, but since you missed the first few issues the rate has been reduced to $6.00. All back issues will be sent on request. Name Address Back issues THE AUGSBURG ECHO. Published weekly each Friday except during Augsburg ln'e'im vacation periods and holidays by the at menu, oi Augsburg College 731 - 2‘5f Ale-rue 304th Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 Phene 3304102 Ociniens expressed are these 01 the authors and "10 not necessar-I, reflect those of the BALCO'Y nq stall art- mmisiratvrm lacmi mine remainder of the stAenl'. \I. mow nr’rhe (15)!)(16YeD r r). raglan; flaws? Annual subscription rate is $7 00. Oct. 5. 1979 Show less
I poul kilqore Last weekend I walked down to Cedar-Riverside and saw the Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Bleacher Bums. This play—Mixed Blood calls it a “nine—inning comedy"—portrays one summer afternoon in the lives of eight ardent Chicago Cub fans. Set in the outfield seats of Wrigley Field... Show moreI poul kilqore Last weekend I walked down to Cedar-Riverside and saw the Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Bleacher Bums. This play—Mixed Blood calls it a “nine—inning comedy"—portrays one summer afternoon in the lives of eight ardent Chicago Cub fans. Set in the outfield seats of Wrigley Field, Bleacher Bums records the joys and frustrations of fans who have waited over 30 years for a championship baseball team. It isn't hard for a spectator to get caught up in' the action. Though not one player, umpire, or even baseball bat can be found in the theater, an entire game between the Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals is played. A public-address announcer introduces each batter and 3 Hammond organ gives the audience those brief chords traditionally heard alter each out. This ballpark atmosphere touches not only the stage. but the whole theater as well. As they enter, the fans—er, members of the audience—are given “score- cards” instead of programs. The show. we are informed, has no intermission, although “there will be a seventh-inning stretch." And during that stretch—you guessed it: conces— sionaires run through the audience selling peanuts and beer. Bleacher Bums works because it captures that indefinable quality which is so peculiar to baseball. For those who aren't bleacher bums, it is hard to understand the charm of a lazy summer evening at the ballpark, or the beauty of a perfectly-executed double play, or the intensity of the cat—and- mouse battle which goes on between pitcher and batter with each pitch. Baseball is unique in that the character of the game changes as the season drifts on. Baseball in April, with its grand hopes and blind optimism, is a different game than baseball in July; mid-summer baseball, in turn, is not the same as baseball played on crisp afternoons in late September. The beauty of the game is that it stays constant enough to keep us secure while changing just enough to keep us hopeful. That hope is what kept the Cub fans in Bleacher Bums coming back to the ballpark year after year, and it is what's drawing us Twin fans back to the radio night after night. I know, of course, that the Twins can't win the pennant this year, just as the Cubbies couldn‘t win it during any of the previous 30 years. We had a chance earlier. If only we had done better against Texas. If only Roy Smalle} hadn’t fallen into that slump. When I got back home from Bleacher Bumsl heard that, earlier in the evening, the Twins had scored three in the ninth to beat Milwaukee. We were only two and a half games out of first. Maybe we will win it, after all. Wynegar‘s starting to hit again. The pitching has been holding up. There's always that chance that tomorrow, just maybe . . . film clips Monty Python's latest stirs controversy By RUTH WOOD Staff Writer Contrary to rumor, the latest Monty Python film, The Life of Brian is not a parody of the life of Christ. True enough, Brian's life is contemporary with Christ's. The prologue indicates that they were in fact born on the same day. Even more coincidentally, the three Wise Men from the East at first mistake Brian for the Messiah they seek. (Though one wonders how they could, when the mother of this supposed God-child appears as a 45-year-old-goat with huge sagging breasts and a five o'clock shadow.) After bestowing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, the astrologers take leave of "Mary" and her son. Outside her hovel, they discover in a nearby shelter the true Holy Babe watched over by Mary and Joseph, complete with seraphic haloes. They waste no time in retrieving their gifts from the bogus recipient. The scene cuts to a "Saturday afternoon, around tea time; Judea, 33 AD." Jesus of Nazareth is preaching to a large crowd. Brian, earnestly portrayed by Graham Chapman. is amongst the crowd. His mother begs that they go to the stoning of a blasphemer instead. The film goes on to depict some rather startling similarities between the life of Brian and the life of Christ, but has made a point of establishing the existence of Christ altogether apart from the existence of Brian. Even so, The Life of Brian has elicited outrage, notably from William F. Buckley, for its sacrilegious stance. It has also elicited raves for its hilarity and well-aimed satire. I would take exception to both extremes of criticism. Sept. 28, 1979 The film does have offensive features. In one unnecessary scene, a scavenger “gleans” the hacked up parts of Christian martyrs in the coliseum. Characters of all descriptions say “piss off" when “scram” would do. The stoning of the blasphemer becomes an anti-Semitic travesty when the executioner himself repeatedly utters the name “Jehovah.” On the other hand, the film has some marvelously funny scenes. I loved the portrayal of Pontius Pilate (one of the many roles in this film wryly acted by Machael Palin.) This Iimp-wristed leader mispronounces the letter When he asks the throng in the forum to name a prisoner to be released, they suggest Roger. “Wahjo it will be," he proclaims. His audience titters: and his aid whispers that there is no prisoner named Roger. Pilate clears his throat and tries again. “We have no pwisonuh by that name. Who would you have me welease? . . .Wahdowick? Alwight, Wahdowick it shall be." Eventually the crowd rolls in laughter on the pavement. Pilate's bosom friend "Biggus Dickus"—whose speech impediment thenters on the letter "eth"—doesn‘t help much to get them under control. In an earlier scene Pilate mentions to some Roman soldiers in his throne room that he has a friend named “Biggus Dickus." The soldiers try valiantly to restrain their amusement. When some collapse in laughter, Pilate has them dragged off to “gladiator school." He tests the respect of those remaining by pursuing the issue: “And do you know what his wife's name is?“ he asks . . . “lncontinenta Buttocks." Thus he enlists several more new gladiators. Not all of the humor is that risque, nor is every attempt at humor very funny. The last segment of the film is particularly disappointing. Brian, along with 139 other criminals, is asked to "take the door to the left and line up, one cross per person." Then they drag their crosses to the site of crucifixion. Hawkers sell votive candles in the shape of crosses to spectators along the way. A good samaritan who offers to help one of the burdened ones by carrying his cross for a while is left holding the cross. Eventually he is nailed to It for his impulsive kindness. Once the crosses are erected, the victim on Brian's right breaks into a little ditty that could've been copied from Disney's Snow White: "When you‘re chewing on life's gristle . . . always look on the bright side of life." The “infectious cheerfulness" soon has all the victims whistling along and tapping their toes—to the extent that they can tap them. Not very funny. Continued on page 8 [30pr SUFQGFL] By LEWIS HOTCHKISS “LEW!” No answer. "LEW!" No answer. . “What's wrong with that guy, I wonder? LEW!" he said, with a southern accent. Huckleberry “Finn” Anderson, a full blooded half—Norwegian, had temporarily lost track of me behind the piles of old railroad ties. “Here I am!" I yelled. “Did you find any long enough to lash together?“ I approached my lanky conterpart with the air of a river captain. “No. Just wide enough to run rails over." We walked back to the truck. “I'm tempted to hijack the Mississippi Queen and use it,“ I said, “because Jimmy Carter has already got the Delta Queen." Finn looked at me with a fishy expression on his face. “Do you know any ballistics experts?“ I asked. “No.” "Any unemployed terrorists?" UNO_,. “Any ex«Marines?" “No.” “Anyone that could help us pull off the biggest river heist of the century?" “Yes,” he submitted. “Who?” | pleaded. “David Wood. He's got a connection with a motorboat. I guess he knows the river pretty well. See, he wrote this article in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. . . " Finn rolled his window down and a breeze entered the cab of the truck. “We‘ll try to talk to him," I said, turning the ignition key. The 340 cu. in. engine burst into action. I shifted into first gear. and popped the clutch, leaving a cloud of dust and exhaust behind us. “Augsburg College, here we come." (TO BE CONTINUED) LAUNDERERS CLEANERS 2628 EAST FRANKLIN AVE MAIN PLANY 335-6665 E. 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Balanced offensive attack and elimination of mistakes Gridders shine in home opener over Carleton 34-6 By DOUG NELSON Trainer The Auggies opened their 1979 home season with an impressive 34-6 triumph over Carleton at Parade Stadium. Augsburg coach Al Kloppen was very pleased with the play of the... Show moreBalanced offensive attack and elimination of mistakes Gridders shine in home opener over Carleton 34-6 By DOUG NELSON Trainer The Auggies opened their 1979 home season with an impressive 34-6 triumph over Carleton at Parade Stadium. Augsburg coach Al Kloppen was very pleased with the play of the team. “We eliminated many of the mistakes that have plagued us in our first two games and the offense finally got untracked," he said. Augsburg took advantage of the short 13»yard punt from Carleton's Brian Davies and marched right down the field with quarterback Steve Yeazle going around end for a three—yard touchdown. The extra point failed when the pass fell short. After five minutes of play, Augsburg led 6-0. Then, with one minute left in the first quarter. Yeazle connected with wide receiver Scott Severson for a 24-yard touchdown pass and Roger Schwartz kicked the extra point. The first quarter came to an end with Augsburg leading 13-0. The Augsburg offense continued to roll as they drove in for their third touchdown early in the second quarter with Tony Nelson breaking several tackles to score on a 42-yard run from scrimmage The extra point was good and the score read Augsburg 20»0. Augsburg and Carleton spent the rest of the first half exchanging the ball with neither team doing any more scoring, On the defensive pursuit are Mike Smith 88, Steve Grinde 47 and Jeff Stoks 30 after a crushing hit by Paul Nies 21, The Auggies used the air and the ground in stopping Carleton 34-6. Augsburg kicked off to begin the second half. On the first play from scrimmage, Carleton fumbled. and Jeff Stoks recovered for Augsburg It took the Auggies only three plays to put the ball in the end zone with captain Duke Lachinski scoring on a iECHO Photo by Home Smith one—yard plunge. The extra point was good and it was 27—0 Augsburg. Carleton‘s next possession ended when Gary Tangwall intercepted the Carl‘s Curt Wyffels pass, Nine plays later, Dan Fioff scored from 15 yards out and Schwartz added his fourth Volleyballers win first two matches By LAURIE JESSEN Last week Augsburg‘s Women‘s Volleyball Team recorded their first two wins in what Coach Mary Timm feels to be a promising season. Augsburg's first match was played against St. Thomas Monday, Sept. 17. Augsburg went on offense immediate- ly in the first game. They controlled the ball well but were unable to put their spikes inside the court. They soon began to pull away using their new 6-2 offense effectively. St. Thomas found themselves on defense and unable to set up any plays. Good anticipation and consistent serving gave Augsburg a lead of 10-5. They continued to move well, mixing their plays by hitting from slde-to-side and in the middle. The score of the first game reflected the style of play with Augsburg beating St. Thomas 15-5, The Augsburg starting line-up was changed for the second game of the match. This combination started out slowly. but had spurts of consistent hitting and serving. The Tommies had communication problems on several occasions allowing the ball to fall between players. These mistakes gave Augsburg the second game of the match. 15-5. In the third game of the match, Augsburg jumped out to an 11-0 lead behind the serving of Dana Holmes. St. Thomas regained the serve once but the Auggie defense held and they eventually served four points to win the game 152 and the match in three straight games. "We have some polishing up to do, but we do have good potential," said 10 Coach Timm, “They hit well as a team, and their serving was good, but not good enough,“ added Timm. “However, they did a nice job of forearm passing tonight." The match played on Friday, Sept. 21 differed from the quality of volleyball Augsburg played in their first match. Augsburg utilized good net play with well-placed hits and team blocking giving them a 93 lead. Despite some inconsistencies in serving and forearm passing Augsburg held on to win the first game 15-10. Improved teamwork and hustle brought the Alumni a 9—1 lead in the second game. Refusing to give up, Augsburg staged a comeback and tied it up at 11-11, The Auggies managed to pull it out, winning with a score of Soccer team dominates, but loses 7 -0 By H. EVAN PRUITT Coming off a 2-0 mid-week victory against Bethel, the Augsburg Soccer team lost to Gustavus, 10, on Saturday, Sept. 22. Co-coach Rolf Erickson felt the team was “coming together" with more mid-field control and tighter passing, and against Gustavus that was exactly the case. Augsburg's good passing and position play allowed them to control almost the entire game. But the scoring in the Bethel game (by Jerry Jackson and Matt Ellingson) was missing in the Gustavus game. Augsburg never got a clean scoring shot off within the 16-meter box, 15-12. The Alumni showed determination and hustle in the third game of the match. They consistently found holes on the Augsburg side of the net and came from behind to win the game 15-12, The fourth game of the match was closely contested. Each side won points on some lengthy volleys. Neither team was able to keep the serve for their final two points. The serve changed hands several times before the Alumni pulled out an 18-16 victory. The final and deciding game showed improved play on the part of the Auggies. They played well together pulling away from the Alumni squad. Augsburg won the game 15-6 and the match 3-2. although the penetration into the offensive corners produced numerous feeds to the Gustavus goal. "Getting used to each other is the hard part," said defenseman Marius Hall. “We've got a 4-4-2 and we're not used to it." A 4-4-2, is the formation Augsburg sets-up with four defensemen, four mid-fielders and two forwards, allowing the mid-fielders to control play more while the two outSIde players go outside on offense In the attacking zone. Mid-fielder, Ron Tungseth, feels the team is playing more together but added. “We still need more work on the offense" with the new formation. extra point to finish the scoring for Augsburg. With just six seconds left in the third quarter, quarterback Bill Ford scored from three yards out to put Carleton on the scoreboard. The pass from Ford fell short for the extra point attempt. The fourth quarter was spent exchanging punts, as coach Kloppen had a chance to get a look at all of his players. The Augsburg ground game was led by Duke Lachinski, who had 84 yards in 12 attempts. Tony Nelson had 75 yards in 11 attempts, and Dan Roff ended the day with 68 yards in 9 attempts. Yeazle finished the day with 9 completions out of 15 attempts, good for 145 yards. Mike Dick led all receivers with 54 yards in three catches. Augsburg will now turn their attention to next week's game against the Purple Tide from St. Thomas. The Toms will want to get back on the winning track after losing this past weekend at St. Peter to Gustavus 56-35. The Toms have a strong team with an experienced offense and a well balanced defense. Their offense is led by coach Deitz's son Doug at quarterback, St. Thomas is 1-1 in the MIAC and 1-2 overall. Augsburg now stands at 0-1 in the MIAC and 1-2 overall. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm. at O'Shaughnessy Stadium. OOOOOOOOOOOOW”OO DAVE’S BARBER . SHOP We Cut Hair and Inflation” [Behind Burger King) {1 Located In Dinkytown 41414th Avenue S.E. 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letters perpetrated by Tim Ogren. We do not feel the need for more radical West Bank tenant unions in which the young will grow old, in which they will garner stories of rent strikes, hippie rallies and protest marches to tell their grand— children. We feel this “society” be scrutinized closely... Show moreletters perpetrated by Tim Ogren. We do not feel the need for more radical West Bank tenant unions in which the young will grow old, in which they will garner stories of rent strikes, hippie rallies and protest marches to tell their grand— children. We feel this “society” be scrutinized closely to determine if this is indeed a peace-loving society, or as John Augustine, Mortensen‘s head resident says, “a radical, feasible, effective alternative for college housing . , . it will allow us. . . to band together . . . " We feel that the true funny page in last week‘s Echo was the article about last year’s Augsburgian pages being lost. There is not much that need to be misread into this article to get the true humor. This is something that we thought could only happen on Laurel and Hardy, but we were obviously mistaken, We feel that in the light of this that Augsburg should offer a class in common sense, otherwise there might be a graduate of Augsburg that would be teaching and manage to lose an entire class. The last item that we would poke fun at is the picture of Paul Nies, with the caption, “Auggie defensive back, Paul Nies, looking pleased . . . ” We take exception with this statement. We have never seen Mr. Nies looking pleased about anything. In this picture, Mr. Nies looks as if he were trying to steal away the Johnson‘s Baby Shampoo ad from Tarkenton. We don’t think that Nies would look pleased on that ad, either. Our last statement is that we have noticed that there are more Echos being printed each week than are picked up. ln order to alleviate this situation, we suggest that the Echo begin a centerfold section. If this were implemented immediately, the circula- tion would definitely increase and there would be possibilities of added revenue from places other than the many liquor establishments on the West Bank, such as places that one can go to talk, Rap Parl‘ours. Hugs and Kisses from your Adamant Readers, Tony Moon and Lee Hansen Rent reduction asked To the Editor: On behalf of the concerned residents of the third floor of Severdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall I do hereby submit this proposal to: President Anderson Dean Charles Anderson Mr. Wayne Pederson Ms. Linda Schrempp-Alberg Mr. Paul Sannerud The Augsburg College Echo Staff We feel that the conditions of Memorial Hall are deplorable to say the least. When we moved in this year we were promised to have hot water within one week. It has now been three 8 Continued from page 4 weeks and we are still taking cold showers. The electricity goes off periodically during the week days, the carpet has not been cleaned for over two years and most of the furniture is in serious need of repair. it is for these reasons that we feel some form of consideration should be taken by the administration. The best solution we feel to be morally, as well as legally correct, is some form of reduction in rent. Since rent is paid in advance we would like to get paid back for the hardships we have thus gone through. If this is the case, we would like to get paid back in cash and not have it credited to our student accounts. We realize that this might cause a problem with the Augsburg college bookkeeping system so we are willing to discuss any suggestions you might have. PLEASE CONTACT US in the near future. Sincerely, Ross Berndt and the third floor of Memorial Hall Attentive repentence To the Editor: “May we and all Israel thy people be remembered and inscribed before thee in the book of life and blessing, peace and prosperity, for a happy life and for peace. Blessed art thou, O Lord, Author of Peace." i don't know how many Augsburg people know that this past weekend was Fiosh Hashanah, or the Day of Judgment. This is the day on which all mankind passes in judgment before God. And from that day until Yom Kippur, Jews are petitioning God for the above by fervent and attentive repentance. because the close of Yom Kippur is also the close of God's book of life in which He inscribes the type of life each person shall experience for the next year. During the weekend of Flosh Hashanah I went to services at Hillel Temple on the University of Minnesota campus. It started, for me, Friday night with the welcoming in of the Sabbath and on Sunday morning with the blowing of the shofar. My actual emphasis is on the attitude and atmosphere that exist at Hillel, and that is because the people are Jews, I hadn't for a while experienced such a realism in certain things as I did at Hillel. God is real, prayer is real, I am real, security is real, Holiness is real, the Torah is real, peace is real, the shofar sounding praises to God is real. praise crowning God is real—l could go on and on with the realism that came forth. Some people might think the above peculiar, such as the exclamation that God is real. Sure, most of us know it to be true all the time, but how often do we experience it to be true? With this subject it is much better to experience it as real and then to know it as a truth, than vice versa. I experience God as being real each moment of every day, but it is rare when I experience God before each moment, before I utter the first sound of His name, and this is what Hillel provided. This letter has two intentions. One is to express and share my experience with you and the second is to invite you contact me or you can go straight there. Hillel is located on 1521 University Ave. S.E., and services for Yom Kippur start on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 pm. And, please don't think we have no Saviour, because after all; isn't that what God's name means? May You Be Inscribed For A Happy New Year, Larry DeSantis to come to Hillel for services. You can Continued from page 7 Monty Python Still, Director Terry Jones has created some well-aimed and entertaining satire. The rebels in the Judean Liberation Front (which Brian has joined) have a hard time keeping themselves straight from their rival group, the People's Front of Judea—or is it the Popular Front of Judea? They don‘t know either. They do know, like their contemporary counterparts in the PLO. that they want to be liberated from oppressors. “What have the Romans done for us?" the leader asks. “Given us aqueducts," volunteers one member; “built roads." “improved sanitation," says another. “Brought law and order.“ “Public baths." “Irrigation.” The leader hesitates: “Yes, but aside from that?" They spend lots of time discussing Parliamentary procedure. When their quarters are searched by Roman soldiers they hide by holding sheets in front of themselves or sticking their heads in baskets. Real bright. Their stupidity and the empty-headedness of the flock that comes to hail Brian as their savior are two factors that keep the film from being crudely anti-religious or anti-Christian. These people had a chance to hear Jesus preach, but they didn't listen very well, One of his hearers relates to another: “He said “Blessed are the cheesemakers'—he really means anyone involved in the dairy business. And “Blessed are the Greek.‘ That‘s nice." Their enthusiasm for Brian is sparked not by his teaching, but by his refusal to speak; anyone that quiet must know something they assume. They sanctify a shoe he loses and follow adoringly even when he abjures them with obsenities. One could make a very good case for the film's support of Christianity. 50 what's all the fuss about? The film is neither very funny nor very shocking. It has its moments, much the same way early Woody Allen had its moments—of both junk and genius. Woody Allen has grown up and developed a fine, comic discretion. Perhaps the Monty Python organization will too one day. I’m willing to give them another look when his circus files by next time around. THE PIL‘ * 7m & CEDAR , WEST BANK A OPEN MON-SAT 9AM-1PM Pitcher Nights at Pilot’s Club Miller& Miller Lite . . . .$1.50 Sunday— 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Tues. and Thurs. — 9-11 P.M. Breakfast Special — 9-11A.M. 55 cent Drinks THE PILOTS CLUB Sept. 28. 1979 Show less
Drama Department conjurs winner By KATHLEEN BLIXRUD Witchcraft involves three kinds of people: the ones who practice it, the ones who try to put an end to it, and the innocent bystanders who get caught between the two. In The Crucible, the drama department's fall play. the lines between the three... Show moreDrama Department conjurs winner By KATHLEEN BLIXRUD Witchcraft involves three kinds of people: the ones who practice it, the ones who try to put an end to it, and the innocent bystanders who get caught between the two. In The Crucible, the drama department's fall play. the lines between the three blur as innocent people find themselves on trial for witchcraft and are told if they confess to being a witch they will be saved, while denial will send them to the scaffold. Written by Arthur Miller during the McCarthy era, the story parallels the snowballing of the “Red Scare" of the 19505 with the witch-hunt hysteria of the late 16005. The story revolves around a very human John Proctor (John Popham) trapped between wanting to save his wife Elizabeth (Lori Ryman), who is accused of witchcraft, and loving Abigail (Julie Papulas), the girl who accused Elizabeth in order to win John for herself. Abigail is one of a group of girls discovered by a minister dancing and conjuring in the forest with Tituba (Nancy Risty), a gypsy-like servant woman from Barbados. Dave Fitzke plays Danforth, the high judge in the trials who believes his decisions are absolutely infallible. Dave Lohman plays Hale, a man who considers witchcraft a science, but becomes doubtful of the goings-on as the story progresses. Other cast members include: Kari Eklund, Dave Russell, Gary Rorman, Mary Lockhart, Brad Johnson, Brian Hoffman, Penny Larsen, Arlin Becker, Al Brown, Cordee Valan, Laurie Fyksen, Kelle Korbel, Kate Sateren, Maureen Conroy, Cindy Johnson and Dave Fobair. “No one got a bad part," John Popham pointed out. “They are all alive. However, they won't be easy. They can't just ride on the words they're given." Ailene Cole, drama department chairperson, confirmed that the Old Music Building will be used for the play and that Brett Batterson is designing the set and building a thrust stage. Asked how she felt about the idea Lori Ryman said, “I‘m excited about working in the Old Music Building. it will be a challenge." She thought using a thrust stage would get the audience more involved. Paul Sannerud is in charge of lighting. Costumes will be designed by Don Fidler. Ai/ene Cole explains elements of the new thrust stage in the old music building to Paul Sannerud [left] and Brett Batterson [rt]. —ECHO Photo by Erik Kanten Peformances will be at 8:00 pm, Nov. 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 2:30 p.m., Nov. 18. Admission will be charged. Augsburg musicians and dramatists bring authenticity to Renaissance Festival By MOLLY OLSON Staff Writer Parading to privies and performing outside for over 60 times, sometimes in rain and mud, isn't exactly Shakespeare in the Park. That is how two student groups from Augsburg spent their summer at the Renaissance Festival. The two groups are the commedia dell‘arte players and a student-formed musical group. The musical group is performing for their third year at the Festival. However, rumor has it that the group may be breaking up at the end of the year, said Mark Black, one of the original members. He plays percussion Faroufl No servtce charges No bounced checks Earns 5‘ - daily And il you need an occasronal check—money orders available Convenient. Just across the street in the Fairview~St Mary's Medical Office Bldg Hrs Mon 'FVI 1000a m -5 30 p.m Communit Member F D l C instruments and a tromba marina, a one string instrument in the shape of a triangle. Authenticity groups. “We try to stay as authentic as possible. One problem is that the modern audience is not entertained by the same things as the original audiences of the Renaissance era. They are more entertained by the sensationalist groups that lack authen- ticity at the Festival," said John Popham, who sings and plays guitar in the group, "Our group doesn't make nearly the amount of money that the sensation- alist groups pull in. One Saturday we made as much as 90 cents apiece by is a goal of both use YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND SAVE PLENTY AT THE Riverside y State Bank passing the hat," said John Popham. The members of the musical group include; Black, Popham, Andrea Narr, who plays recorder and sings, Walfred Swanson who plays all types of recorders and a serpent (an ancestor of the tuba), and Kevin Franley who Continued on page 9 ’T he Time of Your Life’ By LAURA KASDORF Staff Writer Nick‘s Bar in the waterfront district of San Francisco is the setting for William Saroyan's two-act play “The Time of Your Life" which opened the 27th season of performance by the Theatre in the Round Players on Friday, Sept. 21. The non-traditional arrangement of the seating and stage in the Theatre in the Round is particularly amendable to the set of the play. The characters at the bar were never in danger of excluding the audience with turned backs. The bar is like a court with two rulers. Nick, the kindhearted, racing form-oriented proprietor, and Joe, the mysterious Rhett Butler-type-regular, give audience to all who enter, without prejudice. The two characters, in the face of impending U.S. involvement in WW ll, manage to keep their minds on their own business. With a live-and- let-live attitude, they deal with the welfare of Nick‘s clientele, one at a time, just as Joe says, “I‘m in love with every woman, one at a time.” Nick, played by Hobe Harder, and Joe (Stephen Roeser) are supported by a fine cast of local talents. Of special interest to us in our consortium of colleges is the excellent performance of Terry Tautges, a Continued on page 9 ARTS AGENDA Saturday, Sept. 29 “A Vietnamese Festival of Music and Dance" at 7:30 pm. in Sateren Auditorium, Music Bldg. Sunday, Sept. 30 Stephen Gabrielsen in Faculty Organ Recital, 7:30 pm. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Stardust Bowl "A Great Place to Unwind” 2520 26th Avenue South Just Blocks Away from Augsburg’s Campus Restaurant 0 Cocktail Lounge - Live Entertainment Dancing Enjoy Our Fun and Friendly Atmosphere Open 24 Hours Sept. 28, 1979 Show less
By GARY KU BAT Features Editor While Augsburg is engaging in barrier removal, a development across I-94 should help ease a generally ignored housing problem—housing for handicapped persons. Petrie Development Corporation. Seward West Redesign—a neighbor- hood development group. and the National... Show moreBy GARY KU BAT Features Editor While Augsburg is engaging in barrier removal, a development across I-94 should help ease a generally ignored housing problem—housing for handicapped persons. Petrie Development Corporation. Seward West Redesign—a neighbor- hood development group. and the National Handicap Housing Institute (NHHI) are currently engaged in the construction of Seward Square, an 81-unit, barrier»free housing project for occupancy by disabled young adults in South Minneapolis Starting funds were provided to the developers by the Greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Housing Corporation. The land was purchased through the Minneapolis Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority. The estimated 3.3 million-dollar project will have Federal Section Eight rent assistance on all units so that qualifying low income tenants will have to pay only 25 percent of their monthly income for rent. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidies are being processed through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). MHFA is also providing the construction and long-term financing for the development. According to National Handicap Housing institute Executive Director Michael Bjerkesett, the development will incorporate the most progressive existing design standards into the site plan, community spaces, and individ— ual units. "The design of this building is futuristic." said Bjerkesett. “Handi- capped individuals have been trying for years to improve access standards in state building codes in order to allow for the free use of all new construction by persons with mobility impairments. This building will be a model showing how that can be accomplished. It is designed for everyone," Bjerkesett added. Seward Square will have 57 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom units, The bathrooms will include large wheel-in showers or tub-shower combinations. They will also have grab-bar positions specified by the tenant. Specially designed kitchens will have adjustable countertops and snackbars, wall-mounted ovens at a convenient height. countertop ranges with easy controls, conveniently located appliances that have been pre-tested for ease of use by disabled persons. dishwashers and garbage disposals. and large pantry storage spaces, In general. the units will conveniently located have light switches. ’T he design of the building is futuristic’ Seward Square provides housing thermostats, air-conditioning sleeves, and window hardware. Lever door handles will be used throughout the building. The building will include a large community area that will feature a recreation room with pool and ping-pong tables. meeting room. laundry room. a lounge/lobby space, vending room, community kitchen, crafts room, and Outreach health-care room, The building will also offer underground parking, trash chutes on each floor, and carpeting. Most importantly. the units and corridors will provide ample space for wheelchairs. In addition to elevators, an interior ramping system allowing for emer- gency exit from all levels is available in the event of a power outage or fire. All primary entrances will have automatic power doors (similar to those at supermarkets) with magnetic card activating devices for security. Completion is set for December of this year. for handicapped ._...__..;semap SQUARE The 82 room $3.3 million complex has a “futuristic " design and will be completed by December. Uniqueness "Making A Way” at Augsburg Third In A Series By ROALD SATEREN Editor Narrow doorways. steps, high sinks and low toilet seats are all obstacles for handicapped students at Augsburg. An Act, a movie and a man they call “Bat” are all part of the process of removing these barriers, In 1973 the Federal Rehabilitation Act was passed containing a section requiring colleges and universities to make facilities accessible and barrier- free for the handicapped. in the wake of this Act. Augsburg began remodeling facilities last year to accommodate the handicapped by constructing an entrance ramp to Si Melby and remodeling bathrooms in the College Center and Science Hall. But these were only a small part of the overall barrier removal pr0ject pres- ently in full-swing. Within the next two years every building on campus, except Si Melby, will either be connected by tunnel or skyway. creating what Abner “Bat” Batalden, Assistant to the Director of Development, called a "movement system" for the handicapped. Construction of elevators in Old Main, Science Hall and Memorial Hall will provide the handicapped with access to upper floors. Remodeled bathrooms and new ramps will alleviate other architectural barriers confronting the handicapped. Although part of the entire Renewal Fund drive, raising money for barrier removal has received special attention, and the "attender" is Batalden. Batalden, with a handful of volunteers. goes throughout the southeastern district of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) in Minnesota explaining Augsburg‘s “special mis- sion" to councils, congregations and pastors. According to Batalden, colleges are not normally allowed to solicit congregations for money, but because of Augsburg's unique handicapped Continued on page 9 inside: Senate budgets with surplus A step back to 1877 ’Go Home Yankee’ Gridders shine 34-6 Volleyball wins first two A "'5" they call “Bat. " —ECHO Photo by Phil HSIaO page 2 page 3 page 5 page 10 page 10 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 86, No. 3 Sept. 28, 1979 Show less
er 9 oomy prospects ast year- Student Senatebudgets with surplus By PENNY BECKER News Editor “It is a fair amount of money, but we have to be careful," said Student Society President Harold Weick in reference to the $10,000 addition to this year‘s Student Senate budget. The money is left over... Show moreer 9 oomy prospects ast year- Student Senatebudgets with surplus By PENNY BECKER News Editor “It is a fair amount of money, but we have to be careful," said Student Society President Harold Weick in reference to the $10,000 addition to this year‘s Student Senate budget. The money is left over from the 1978-79 academic year and now rests in the general fund with the $51,250 budget allocation for 1979-80. Student Society budget is deter- mined by the average student enrollment from fall to spring with a $35 endowment for each student. This year's total was derived from a projected student enrollment of 1464 students. Any money left unspent by the commissions the previous year is added to the total. “Books close in the spring," said Weick. “Unspent money goes into the general fund and is added on to what you can spend the following year." The total not spent by the commissions in 1978~79 was $2,000. An additional $8000 will be added to this year‘s budget due to the unexpected increase in enrollment during the 197879 school year. The allocation given in the fall is based on an estimate and is reevaluated in the spring when exact numbers become available When the total is greater than was estimated, the extra money becomes a surplus and when the total is less than was estimated, money is taken out of the general fund. For this reason a reserve must be maintained. "We'll have a reserve ($3000)," said Student Society Treasurer Cindy Ellman. “That reserve will be our padding in case we get out again.“ A $7000 surplus will remain after the $3000 deduction for a reserve. Some of this money must be used for reconstructing last year'sAugsburgian and the rest will go into the other After gloomy financial prospects last year, this year's surplus was a surprise to executive officers Chuck Burmeister, Vice President; Cindy Ellman, Treasurer, and Harold Weick, President. commissions. “I hate to speculate on who will get how much of the extra money," said Weick. “But $7000 will definitely go back into commissions." The Augsburg Commissions are: The Augsburgian, the Darkroom, the Echo, Student Government, KCMR, the Program Board, Publicity, the Religious Life Commission, SOS. Other organizations receiving money are: Black Student Union, the Cross— Cultural Society, Murphy Square, and the Norse Club. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, each of these commissions submitted a budget proposal to the Student‘ Society President. The proposals must then be approved by the Budget Screening Committee before they got to the Student Senate. The Budget Screening Committee is made up of the various class Preliminary aid boosts freshmen By GRETE HANSON Staff Writer Until now you may have associated the number 399 with the square root of 159,201. But to the Admissions Office, 399 indicates the preliminary freshman enrollment for 1979. Although this fall's ‘freshman en- rollment is 11 below last spring's predictions, it is 36 students more than last year's freshman class. Early process forms for prospective students were used for the first time in recruiting this year‘s freshmen. Potential freshmen who indicated Augsburg as their first college choice and applied before Nov. 15, 1978, received preliminary financial aid information before Christmas. Fur- nishing early financial aid information gave Augsburg a head start over the students' other possible college choices. By applying early, these students indicated they were excited about Augsburg. “We worked hard to keep that excitement going,” explained Admissions Director Kathy Lange. By Jan. 1, 1979, Augsburg had received 50 more tutition deposits than were received by Jan. 1 of the previous year. According to Lange, the admissions and financial aid staffs made an —ECHO Pholo by Erik Kanlen presidents, selected incumbents, and the current treasurer. Their responsi- bility is to divide the money as fairly as possible and to maintain a comfortable reserve. The reserve is necessary, according to Ellman because “all budgeting is just an estimate." All of the commissions asked for salary increases in last spring's preliminary budget requests, but Weick does not expect any increases to be granted. “We froze all salaries across the board," he said. The preliminary decision on what to do with the $7000 surplus rests with the Budget Screening Committee, with final approval from Senate. Their outlook for the decision is reflected by Weick's assertion, “We are being very careful with our money this year. In essence that $10,000 is not $10,000." enrollment “effort to show students we care" by providing prompt responses to applications. Early applications were responded to within five days of receipt. Last fall the admissions office was budgeted another staff member. According to Lange, the additional worker enabled the staff to do better follow»up. Lange stressed that the admission staff members are "ser- vants and counselors first." Many of the 1979 freshmen indicated that Augsburg “fit their lifestyle,“ noted Lange. Augsburg's Continued on page 9 Lecture series on world hunger By MARY BEAMISH Staff Writer Three internationally known author- ities on the issue of world food production will participate in a lecture series, "Feeding A Hungry World," at Macalester College beginning Oct. 2. The lecturers are: Reid A. Bryson, director of the Institute for Environ— mental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Richard Evans Schultes, director of the Botanical Museum of Harvard University; and Walter P. Falcon, director of the Food Research institute at Stanford Univer- sity. The series will focus on the role of climate on world food production, ways of expanding food supply through the development of new crops, and the role of the United States in easing food shortages. The series of six lectures, sponsored by the Macalester College Hubert H. Humphrey Endowed Professorship Fund, is free and open to the public. All of the lectures will be held in the Olin Hall of Science Auditorium on campus, 1600 Grand Ave. The schedule for the lecture series is: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., “Deserts of the Future," Reid A. Bryson, Ph.D. Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., “The Impact of Climatic Change on World Food Supply," Reid A. Bryson, Ph.D. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., “New Flour for Your Daily Bread," Richard Evans Schultes, Ph.D. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., “How Much Can Uncle Sam Do?—America's Role in Easing World Hunger,“ Walter P. Falcon, Ph.D. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., “The Tropics: The New Garden of Eden,“ Richard Evans Schultes, Ph.D. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., “Save That Plant—The ‘Weed' You Kill Today May be Your Food Tomorrow," Richard Evans Schultes, Ph.D. In addition to these public lectures, the program will also feature a number of special events to be scheduled later. Bryson is one of a handful of us. scientists researching climatic changes brought about by humans. He has predicted that the world can probably expect another ice age within the next few centuries. He also has currently warned that some nations might go to Continued on page 9 PENNY BECKER news ediioi GARY KUBAT features editor TERRI BOCKLUND fine arts editor THE AUGSBURG ECHO. 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All College Chapel Service As part of this year's Homecoming activities, campus pastor Lowell Brandt is planning an All-College Chapel Service for Friday, Oct. 5. The service will be at the usual Chapel time, 9:30 am. Brandt said he expects a large turnout and hoped all would take part in the... Show moreAll College Chapel Service As part of this year's Homecoming activities, campus pastor Lowell Brandt is planning an All-College Chapel Service for Friday, Oct. 5. The service will be at the usual Chapel time, 9:30 am. Brandt said he expects a large turnout and hoped all would take part in the service to begin this year's Homecoming activities. Correction Last week the Echo incorrectly reported that: “Monies for the Annual Fund must be committed by Dec. 31, 1979 . . The actual date for committment of Annual Fund monies is at the close of this fiscal year, June World hunger Continued from page 2 war if they can’t produce enough food because of climatic changes that could occur at any time. Schultes is a world renowned botanist who spent 12 years in the Amazon jungle searching for rare plants. An authority on medicinal and hallucinogenic plants, he has also served as a consultant to many under- developed nations to help increase their agricultural productivity and export potential. Falcon, a member of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger, is an internationally known expert on the economics of agriculture, particularly in relation to underdeveloped coun- tries. He has studied the economics of farming in the underdeveloped area of Pakistan as well as the effects of the "Green Revolution" (the introduction of high yield plants) and the impact of land reform in Third World countries. Heilmann QR; Grain Coma Program Commission is showing Coma in Sateren Aud. tonight at 8:00 p.m. Admission: 50 cents. Continued from page 6 dame student at the College of St. Catherine. Kitty is her first role with the Theatre in the Round Players. Kitty, a reformed whore, while prey to Blick, the hardnosed detective, is love at first sight for Tom, Joe's right hand man. Harry and Wesley are given employment as unnecessary entertainers with no talent. Among Nick’s other cohorts are a lovesick fool, a penny arcade diehard, a parrotish old man, and Kit Carson, the last of the big«talking frontiersmen. The last characters to enter the picture, an affluent couple, are still seeking adventure after 28 years of marriage. Their brief encounter Vifith the “Honky Tonk" crowd at Nick's seems to mirror that of the non—West Bank opening night crowd in the offbeat Theatre in the Round structure. “The Time of Your Life" is showing through Oct. 14. and student rates are $3.00. Friday and Sunday, with performances at 8 pm. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Enrollment Continued from page 2 location, size and church affiliation appealed to a majority of the applicants. Lange cited Augsburg's students and staff as playing key roles in the recruitment process. After touring the campus, potential students were most impressed with Augsburg‘s "friendly people." Old Style [goo/g 5’0 /f {,5 “site“smm Sc\\e\\'s Mme" 0m Milw aukee 12 PACK SALE 27th & E. Franklin ' I “QC/‘3 S (Next to 4th NW Bank) "We want your business” American Express - Diners o Visa - Shopper's - Master Charge Sept. 28, 1979 Renaissance Festival Continued from page 6 arranges the music for the group. The commedia dell‘arte players are part of the original cast of the spring play, “The Servant of Two Masters." This is their first year at the Festival. “We had to add some new members, but the original cast is basically the same," said Penny Larson, the student road manager for the clay. The play was shortened from two hours to less than half an hour for the Renaissance Festival. “I think the play is authentic for the Renaissance period, Why, even our costumes are authentic. Some weigh as much as 25 pounds, and not one has any of the modern necessities such as zippers,“ said Kari Eklund, who portrays one of the servants. The play opens with Clarice (played by Laurie Fyksen), who is a young girl ’Making A Way’ destined to marry a man her father has chosen. However, her fiance has been killed, and his sister Beatrice, is in love with the man who killed him, Beatrice is played by Julie Papulas, She disguises herself as Clarice’s fiance so she can find her lover, but that complicates everything further. Clarice really loves another, Silvio (played by Gary Rorman), The riddle is solved by a servant (Mike Lauden— slager) and everyone lives happily ever after. Other members of the cast are: Paula Cline, Rob Hubbard, Sonya Heglund, Penny Larson, Randy Johnson. Dan Neumann, Holly Neu- mann, Nancy Risty and Lori Ryman. The play was directed by Julie Driver Bolton, and will be performed again for the Augsburg Community on Oct. 7 in Murphy Square. Continued from page 1 program, the ALC gave Augsburg the go-ahead to raise $250,000 for the project. Out of 276 congregations in the district, 100 have pledged. 60 have yet to be contacted, and follow—up contacts with the remaining 116 will supple- ment the $170,000 already raised. The theme of Batalden‘s fund raising project is “Making A Way," named after a movie about the handicapped by Augsburg English Professor John Mitchell. After showing the architectual sketches, movie and Batalden ex- plains to congregations Augsburg‘s unique situation. There are approximately 200,000 handicapped people in Minneapolis. Most of them came to the city for work or therapy, explained Batalden. Not only is a center-city location an asset, but so is Augsburg's compact campus, making tunnel and skyway construction “a natural," explained Batalden. Batalden cited the Center for Education for Non-Traditional Stu- dents (CENTS) and the construction across l-QA of Seward West (an 81—unit, five-story apartment complex for the handicapped) as other elements that makes Augsburg‘s situation unique. Next week: "The Anatomy of Construction" atlas [aroma/“(die Mil:th 977%24w..l&>meapola 338-6425 Specials: Monday up Beer 2 25¢ 9-H 1 8-12 No Charge 8 ii Crab. Cockle" How 9 10 r TUESDAY & THURSDAY H | P Nights 2 lot WASYED WEDNESDAY 52 00 At the door 9 it all the lap beer you can drink ar drinks 25¢ Call booze and cocktails 50c SUPER SUNDAY Complimentary Willie Murphy and the Bees Sept. 27-30 Show less
editorials Conditional equality dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal, ” 80 goes Lincoln‘s address at Gettysburg. The stated and implied policies of American Society have refuted that claim, prompting such response as songwriter Larry Norman's comment: “Then why are some men... Show moreeditorials Conditional equality dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal, ” 80 goes Lincoln‘s address at Gettysburg. The stated and implied policies of American Society have refuted that claim, prompting such response as songwriter Larry Norman's comment: “Then why are some men more equal than others?” After the turmoil of a country turned upside-down, the Boat People from Viet Nam who have come to the “land of the free” may be asking Norman‘s question. How can one see equality in the face of Americans who are suggesting reservations or concentration camps so “these people" can have a place to practice their own ways? If that proposition sounds harsh at least you‘re not stoic or too narrow to really care. But that was the sentiment of a man from Seadrift, Texas where many Vietnamese have made their new homes. In a Sept. 20 broadcast of “20/20,” the plight of the Seadrift Vietnamese was examined. Focusing on the reaction to the murder of a white Texan by a Vietnamese, “20/20” encountered a hostile atmosphere. The grieving mother and steel-cold wife of the victim angrily cursed the government for allowing “these people” to come here and kill us. They were enraged that “these people” were given federal aid to start a new life here. At a town meeting many white residents voiced their concern about the Vietnamese and fishing. They felt the Vietnamese were “taking away (their) livelihood.” The fact was that the Vietnamese were showing their competence as fisherman. One example cited by “20/20” showed a Vietnamese fisherman netting twice the catch of his Texan counterpart. Bravo free enterprise! Maybe all men are created equal! But in the aura surrounding death, aclosed system held great appeal to the indigenous population of Seadrift. ln perspective this hostile reaction can be seen as over—reaction. “20/20” labeled it an economic problem, not a racial one. But the cancer runs deeper and is much more malignant. People are so worried about “us” and “them” that they lack a rational comprehension of the plight of their brothers. The comic strip character “Pogo” said it well: “We have found the enemy, and he is us.” Throughout history man has had two basic responses to “them”: one, make “them” one of “us,” or two, remove “them” and thus the problem. We call is assimilating, civilizing, christianizing and democratizing, but it boils down to making “them” acceptable to “us.” The Macedonians/Greeks Hellenized Asia Minor, the Americans developed a “melting pot," and the Soviet Union nurtured the Warsaw Pact. The alternative is to operate. Sometimes we just tolerate or ignore “them.” but these are just benign, psychological techniques to remove the tumor. When the state of Israel was set-up, many Palestinians were faced with leaving that area (a statutory system exists there that prompted the UN. to call Zionism “racism”). When the EurOpeans came to North America, the sword of progress removed nations of Indians to reservations. With a haunting echo, some in Seadrift would just as soon see the Vietnamese somewhere else. But, whatever the guise (economics. race. or religion). this conflict between “them” and “us” needs to be approached with the open mind of acceptance. It seems that unless we do learn to open up and accept “them” as part of “us.” Lincoln will have to be remembered as a deluded visionary. HP. 4 “ For: TOMazlzau), READ Cl-MPrzzs 7 mi: 8. PLEAoE PARK w blSGuSS/OU Foam/mow. ” letters Have all aspects been examined? To The Editor: It is good to see a concern for community and people and social issues again. Some thought that students had left that in the 605 and were now concerned only with themselves. Thank you for demon- strating the error of that perception. At the same time, we‘re not sure you examined all aspects of the problem. A major problem of the 805 is finding ways to balance competing concerns. For example, is anti-pollu- tion first priority in our society, even if it means loss of production, work, heat and other energy? We think the rights and needs and values of the Cedar— Ftiverside Community are just as complex. Given the amount of space in the Dear lnarticulate Scribe, We had a few things that we wanted to get off our collective chests, and, being that the Echo is the voice of the people, the hotline to society as we know it, this will be our mouthpiece. There were several items which brought before us the problem of housing vs. parking. At Augsburg it was thought that the more severe problem was parking, owing to the vast number of persons making the daily pilgrimage to the Augsburg Shrine. To make a temporary solution to this problem, several houses were razed and parking lots erected upon which cars will sit, instead of old hippies or youthful students. Now we learn that several students were relocated by Augsburg to other spaces so that offices may be built. This seems to be in keeping with the tradition of Urban Removal complete with bureaucracy getting the last Echo and the great number of hours spent by administration and faculty in discussing this issue, it is hard to imagine covering all pertinent infor- mation in one letter. if our college priority were to be renovation of space for the community, it would require sacrifices from all of us in salaries and services and facilities. Is that a decision easily reached? Perhaps we need more time for dialogue, for study, for education on the problem. Can the Echo design a format for such interaction? (We‘d be happy to consult on working this out.) It would serve our total community and—we might all learn something! Sincerely, Marianne Sander laugh at the expense of some poor slob. But Augsburg seems to also be caught in its own web because this is one thing that people will not take lying down, on their beds—they have none. Bruce Shoemaker thinks that tenants are outraged by Augsburg‘s slumlord techniques, but we feel that this is only because they can not see what Augsburg’s intentions are—the first West Bank Trailer Park. We know that after the day of the Auto is over, trailer homes will occupy this asphalt- colored grass, and we, like Schrempp— hyphenAlberg, await the day. We also read of the Mortensen Tenant Society being formed. What we question is that Augsburg would let this be formed in the very midst of the strife caused by other tenant unions. This may be the ground work for more rent strikes, such as the one Continued on page 8 Sept. 23, 1979 Show less
repercussions Seward area steps back to 1877 By RICHARD SARGENT Assistant Professor of English Outside M23, a modest but colorful classroom on the second floor of the new music building, hangs a simple plaque dedicating the room to the memory of Colonel William S. King. I will forgive you for not... Show morerepercussions Seward area steps back to 1877 By RICHARD SARGENT Assistant Professor of English Outside M23, a modest but colorful classroom on the second floor of the new music building, hangs a simple plaque dedicating the room to the memory of Colonel William S. King. I will forgive you for not knowing who Col. King was; I am still trying to forgive myself for having passed that‘piaque trudging to and from European Literature six times a week last year without allowing it to ignite even a feeble spark of curiosity in me. King, I have recently discovered, although scarcely so modest, was at least as colorful as M23 with its green boards, goldenrod accent walls, and burnt orange carpet. King came to Minneapolis in 1858, when it was scarcely worthy of being called a town, when only a fool or a visionary would predict that it would ever rival St. Paul. in short time, King established a newspaper (called the Atlas, and then in a reincarnation called the Minneapolis Tribune), helped found the Republican Party in Minnesota, editorialized for the abolitionist cause, served a term in Congress, bought a large farm (between Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet), and joined with a few other prominent Minneapolitans to provide the money to bring Augsburg College to town. it is remarkable what foresight led King and the others to believe that Minneapolis would surpass St. Anthony and even St. Paul: Augsburg no doubt contributed in its own way to that success, as King appears to have believed it would. Tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 29) those of us in the Augsburg community can recapture some of the flavor of what it was like to live in the presence of Col. King in the 18703. as the Seward community (immediately south of the freeway, where so many Augsburg professors and students have lived and now live) recreates the fair that King held each September from 1877 to 1882. It was a grand affair, rivaling and even surpassing the state fair. This Saturday, as in 1881, there will be a hot air balloon (rides on which will be rattled), a herd of ponies, animal and flower displays, 19th century costumes, games, and refreshments. A modern group with the right old—time flavor will be there: the Powdermilk Biscuit Band. instead of the horse racing that was King‘s favorite, fairgoers will be invited to participate in a 4 mile run, with ribbons for all participants and prizes for winners in four categories: male under 36, male over 36, female under 36, and female over 36. Spend an enjoyable afternoon, getting to know Augsburg's neighbors, and glimpsing touches of Augsburg's past. It may be modest, but the fair promises to be colorful. Auggie pallate travels Cedar-Riverside area By KAREN THORSON Staff Writer CEDAR-RIVERSIDE AREA: where is it and what does it mean? Cedar-Riverside gets its name from Cedar and Riverside Avenues whose Riverside Ave. Downstairs, full bar. Upstairs, restaurant. Formerly the Triangle Bar, hanging plants adorn numerous windows on the second floor. Soups, sandwiches, dinners, salads, and quiches. Mon-Sat. 10:45 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Ave. (above the 400 Bar) The only restaurant in the area that features a Scandinavian specialty: Danish Smorr rebrod (open face) sandwiches. They also serve salads, hot dogs, desserts, and wines. Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 12 a.m.-12 p.m. CAESAR'S PIZZERIA, 316 Cedar Ave. There is a bar serving beer and cocktails. Food selections are home- made pizza and sandwiches. Mon-Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 12 p.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. CAFE EXTEMPORE, 325 Cedar Ave. Sandwiches, soup, stew, bagels, desserts, teas. Vegetarian specials during the week. Upstairs there is entertainment starting at 9 pm. Lunch served Wed-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 pm, Sun. 2 p.m.-11p.m. FUJI INTERNATIONAL, 408 Cedar Ave. Japanese and Oriental foods. Dinein ortakeout. Mon-Sat. 11 am.- 9 pm, closed Sun. Next time when you want a new place to go or if you're just tired of cafeteria food, take a walk down to Cedar and Riverside. You'll be surprised at what you will find there and be glad that you took the time to check it out. Bridging the gap between neighbors Even though Mexico is the United States' neighbor, most Americans know little about Mexico‘s people and events. Attempting to bridge this gap between peoples, Augsburg's "Pro- gram in Global Community" gives American students the opportunity to live in Mexico, meet the people and learn of their culture and events. Students can participate in this semester program for the same cost as a semester on campus. Students interested in participating this spring can submit applications to program director and Augsburg communica- tions professor Joel Mugge. The deadline for applications is Oct. 15. Participating students have the opportunity to explore the issues of human justice and global community in a Third World setting. More concrete areas of study addressed by the classes include Spanish; Mexican culture and history; intercultural com- munication: and the church and social change in Latin America. For most of the term, students live in a large house in Cuernavaca. learning together what it means to live in acommunity. For a few weeks, each student lives with a Mexican family to get to know some Mexican people and their culture better. Besides studying, students have many opportunities for traveling, with three-day weekends during the term and a three-week group trip in Guatemala at the end of the term. The program is open to students of schools other than Augsburg. In the past, students from the College of St. Catherine, the College of St. Thomas, St. Olaf. Gustavus Adolphus, and Notre Dame have participated in the program. For more information, contact Joel Mugge, first floor Memorial Hall, 330-1159. PRICES ARE intersection creates a district popular for restaurants. theatres, and shops. Just six blocks northwest from the Augsburg campus, a wide variety of restaurants are available within a four block area. MAMA ROSA’S, 1827 Riverside Ave. An Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza, full dinners, salads, and sandwiches. Wine available. Seven— teen years on the West Bank. Mom-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 4:30 p.m.»12 a.m. BREAKFAST AT MAMA’S, (next to Mama Rosa's) Same management as Mama Rosa's, but a separate kitchen. A great spot for breakfast: eggs, 3-egg omelettes (Italian and American), blueberry muffins, waffles and pancakes. Desserts are also avail- able. Every day. midnight-2 p.m. OSCAR B. LYKES EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, 1822 Sept.28,1979 PUMPERNICK’S DELI, 1813 River- side Ave. Breakfast served any time. Dinner after 11, sandwiches, soups salads, bottled beer. Mon.—Sat. 7 a.m.-8 pm, Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. NEW RIVERSIDE CAFE, 329 Cedar Ave. Tentatively plans to be open until midnight Mon-Sat. This vegetarian restaurant is a great place to meet people and talk about a wide variety of issues. Famous for its white shoe polish on glass bulletin board. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.- Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., hot food, 9 p.m.-12a.m. music and snacks. Sun. 9 a.m.-2 pm. breakfast. ANNIE’S PARLOR, 406 Cedar Ave. Specialties are burgers, malts, and fries. “American Ethnic Food." Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m-1 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-12 am. THE BASEMENT. 4001/2 Cedar 1 ‘3‘":- FALLING A LEAVES. AT DEPTH OF FIELDS ANNUAL FALL SAL!!!” AT LEAST 15% OFF EVERYTHING for one week Wed. Oct.3 through Tues. Oct. 9 depthoffieid Rosedale, Ridgedale, 405 Cedar, West Bank 631—3518 545-7773 339—6061 Show less
soundings By MARY BEAMISH Until recently, “American imperialism" has conjured up little more for me than the American military invasions of small countries in the early 19005. I vaguely remember hearing about this imperialism in high school history class. It has seemed to be one of those scare... Show moresoundings By MARY BEAMISH Until recently, “American imperialism" has conjured up little more for me than the American military invasions of small countries in the early 19005. I vaguely remember hearing about this imperialism in high school history class. It has seemed to be one of those scare words thrown around by revolutionaries in their sensationalized tirades. But in my time in Mexico, I've seen American imperialism to be a penetrating reality, with cultural, political and economic aspects. The American impact on Mexican culture surprised me as soon as I arrived in Mexico. Many Mexicans, especially the youth, are so caught up in the American way of doing things that they forget aspects of their own heritage. An American friend of mine coming home from a party was disappointed to report that the Mexican teenagers there danced “John Travolta" all night, to the songs of "Vaselina" (“Grease”) and “Saturday Night Fever." When she asked them to show her some Mexican dances, they simply replied that they didn‘t know how to dance that way, and that they had never learned. The mass media, especially TV, radio and movies, heavily influence these attitudes. Mexican TV is usually hardly distinguishable from U.S. TV, except for the language difference. Rarely does the typical black-haired, brown-eyed, dark- skinned Mexican appear on the screen. Blond, fair-skinned heroes and heroines are the rule, setting the idea in the Mexican mind that blond is beautiful, brown is not. A more apparent U.S. influence is the sheer number of American television shows on Mexican TV. “Happy Days,“ “Chips,” and “Wonderful World of Disney" are just a few promoting the American way of life south of the border. In radio and movies, too, American products dominate. On many radio stations, with all the popular American tunes blasting, only the station breaks and names of the tunes in Spanish remind you that you are in Mexico. Also, many of the movies shown in Mexico are American products. A reaction to this situation may be that one can't complain if American songs, movies and TV shows are popular with the Mexican people. But I see it as a part of the pattern of American imperialism abroad. This media influence perpetuates a cycle, since values inherent in these American productions promote the American way of life. (And I’m not especially proud of this American image that equates wealth with success, owning more things with progress and free sex with self-ful» fillment.) American political imperialism is even more disturbing, with American institutions influencing and even determining the politics of foreign governments. The CIA has often been an incessant pest, stirring up trouble in foreigw governments that don’t give American businesses free reign in exploiting the country’s resources and people. An example is the CIA's activity in Chile in 1973, when, with its help, the military assassinated President Salvador Allende and overthrew his government. The U.S. provided millions of dollars to stop this "dangerous" politician, whose crime was nationalizing Chilean copper mines that had been developed by U.S. businesses. Allende sought to bolster the economy of his own country and improve the living conditions of his own people by keeping the mines' wealth within the country, rather than letting the Americans take it out. But since this action cut into the profits of American business, the US. took steps to reverse this trend toward socialism and reestablish a Chilean government that would promote a no—hoids—barred capitalism. This, of course would allow American-based multinationals their free reign. Only recently were the people of Nicaragua able to shake themselves free of the Somoza regime, put in power by the U.S. Marines 40 years ago. Until recently, the U.S. continued to support this oppressive regime by providing military hardware and training for Samoza's army. Another aspect of American imperialism is in reporting the news. A 1970 study found that United Press international (UPI) and Associated Press (AP) accounted for 72 percent of the news coverage in the 14 main papers of Latin America._AP and UPI, both U.S.-based news agencies, employ mostly Americans in writing and editing, while at the same time distributing their stories to be printed in papers for many others besides Americans. As an example, a Mexican, reading about the Mexican oil finds, may be reading an American's interpretation of the situation, even though he has picked up a Mexican paper. An American‘s bias may be just as harmful in what he doesn't say, as in what he does say. A UPI editor in Mexico City admitted to me that they have never investigated the wretched working conditions of Mexicans working for American multinationals and they very seldom investigate topics of possible harm to American business interests abroad. Finally, the most serious aspect of American imperialism is the economic aspect. Actually, this is wrapped up in the cultural and political aspects. The American's hunger for profit influences both the dominance of American culture and U.S. determination to keep certain sympathetic Latin governments in power and other nationalistic groups out of power. Many large U.S. businesses. desiring to expand their operations and increase their profit, set up new operations in underdeveloped countries such as those in Latin America. These countries, with severe unemployment, a lack of labor protection laws and an abundance of untapped natural resources, prove to be gold mines, with expenses at a minimum and profits at a maximum. From 1950 to 1965, these multinational corporations invested $4 billion and took out $12 billion from Sept. 23. 1979 Latin America. So, while so many Latin Americans live in staggering poverty, American multinationals leech the wealth from their land, to bolster and feed the hungry American economy. One Mexican man who works with the people of a poor village said, "Americans think they have very few slums, with those few being in the inner cities. What they don't realize is that Mexico is a slum of the United States." For me, seeing the evidence and results of this imperialism has been a rude awakening to the harshness of the ways of our American businesses and government. It hurts to recognize myself as a part of the system that perpetuates these practices. While I’m grateful to have been awakened to these problems. I don‘t appreciate the confusion I feel about what to do. I guess I'll keep learning more about it and hope that you'll have an open mind to do the same. Editor’s note: The author spent last spring semester studying and traveling in Mexico and Guatemala through “Program in Global Community,“ an Augsburg foreign study program focusing on the issues of global community and human iustice. ngsburg . confessmns Often it takes years, even decades, before a generous act is recognized with appreciation. But “bread cast upon the water“ will be found "after many days." Example: The generosity of one Edward Murphy. The year is 1857. A frontier town called Minneapolis has just been incorporated the year before. People with the pio— neering spirit are determined to develop the new area, among them Edward Murphy from Illinois. Captain Murphy (he operated a boat across the river) acquires a substantial tract in the open country south of the famous ‘ St. Anthony Falls on the west side of the Mississippi. As he proceeds to plan his “urban development," he en- visions the need for some parklike space to meet the aes« thetic and recreational needs of the new community. On July 17, 1857, he deeds to the city a three and one—half acre piece of land to be kept in perpetuity as a city park. Thus, the first city park in the infant city of Minneapolis. Since then this seminal square has seen its share of obscurity and neglect. For years it was used only as pasture till Murphy himself agreed to fence it if the city would reimburse him. The $500 he spent on park improvements was never repaid because the mayor refused to authorize the transaction. As the city grew, the larger and more spectacular developments eclipsed little Murphy Square. A new educational institution located next to it in 1872, but paid little attention to it. Small lots with modest first generation immigrant homes sprang around it, hiding it from the rest of the community. In the 1950‘s, after the decision by Augsburg to remain in the city and not relocate in Augsburg Park in Richfield, the college began to expand around the Square and new attention was paid to a valuable piece of open space in this crowded urban area. Some people thought the college should acquire the park for institutional purposes but research showed that the original covenant between Murphy'and Minneapolis could not be broken without the property reverting to Murphy or his heirs. Thus, all temptations to build on Murphy Square were fortunately removed and Augsburg, as an inner city college, has the luxury of a three and one-half acre open space in the heart of its campus. In the 60's the new freeway uncovered the south boundary of Murphy Square and Augsburg completed its acquisition of property on the other three sides. Still the park enjoyed a kind of benign neglect until a master plan for the campus was developed. People like William Bernbaum, a college president in New York City, pointed to it as one of Augsburg's greatest assets. Tragically, the Dutch elm disease decimated the beautiful trees that shaded the greensward. At that point, interest in this little park was rekindled. The Park Department took out the old pump, put in new walkways, erected a sign, planted a flower bed, and gave the grass more regular cutting. A shared appreciation by college and community produced a partnership that has raised the level of maintenance and cooperation in planning improvements. The time is July 1979. A large stone is placed in the center of Murphy Square and on it a bronze tablet with this inscription: EDWARD MURPHY DONATED THIS PARCEL OF LAND TO MINNEAPOLIS JULY 17, 1857 AND THEREBY ESTABLISHED THE FIRST PARK IN THIS CITY. Edward Murphy, after 122 years. is at last publicly acknowledged as the originator of parks in Minneapolis. He is long gone, but today there is a letter on my desk which is written in a strong and beautiful hand from a dear lady in Portland. Oregon. She has just turned 90 years of age and with a sincere expression of gratitude to all who had a hand in “marking” Murphy Square, she tells how much it means to her to have a stone and tablet placed in the park in honor of her grandfather. Edward Murphy. CDii/eiside glow "THE WEDDING PLACE" Flowers For All Occasions Michael A. 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%r Continued from page 1 is virtually no ventilation in this house." Another complaint he has is that there are only two electrical outlets in the entire apartment. Local code requires at least one in every room. Tim Ogren, 2007 S. 6th St., has similar complaints. His apartment was not equipped... Show more%r Continued from page 1 is virtually no ventilation in this house." Another complaint he has is that there are only two electrical outlets in the entire apartment. Local code requires at least one in every room. Tim Ogren, 2007 S. 6th St., has similar complaints. His apartment was not equipped with screens at all last summer, and not until late July this summer. In addition, Ogren's apart- ment has no insulation in the ceiling, and his bedroom is so cold in the winter that for the last couple of years he has had to sleep on a couch in the living room next to the heater. Ogren said “Augsburg is one of the most negligent institutions around." Peder- son pointed out that since many of the homes are 70 to 80 years old, many of them do not have any insulation in the ceilings. Ogren is now on a rent strike, and has not paid rent since June hoping Augsburg would make the necessary repairs in his apartment. So far nothing has happened. He received a letter from Augsburg on August 21 asking whey he had not paid rent. He promptly sent a letter back explaining his situation and the repairs that were necessary. He has not yet gotten a response. “I want to pay my rent," said Ogren. "I want to get this thing resolved." Pederson stated that student housing is a higher priority than non-student housing, and Augsburg is investing in the improvement of its student housing. Last year over $180,000 was spent for this, with Beta Kapa, Chi, and Psi houses receiving the most extensive repair work. However, at this time Augsburg’s I’M/aft mail 10% Heilmann Q“. Grain Belt budget does not allow for this kind of investment in non-student housing. It seems that the biggest problem is a basic philosophical disagreement on Augsburg’s role as a landlord. Metcalf, Ogren and other residents, and the Cedar Riverside Project Area Committee and the Tenants Union believe that since no development is planned for 10 to 15 years (at least on the block where Metcalf and Ogren live) Augsburg is responsible for maintaining the houses, and should not allow the neighborhood to deteriorate. Metcalf does not accept Augsburg's argument that it can't afford to maintain the houses. He said that many people would be willing to pay higher rent on the houses it they were in decent shape. He added that since the land was bought as an investment for future development, Augsburg should be willing to invest in the upkeep of the neighborhood until it is developed. He also said that Augsburg usually manages to buy the houses very cheaply. As an example, he stated that Augsburg paid only $18,000 for 2001 S. 6th St., one of three houses purchased this summer. Pederson said that this is a “very nice house which needed little work." When Pederson was asked what Augsburg had paid for the houses, he refused to answer. Ogren feels that Augsburg is taking a very hypocritical view of this issue, because it preaches and teaches urban concerns, community relations, and “the small school co-existing with the big city." “Owning land just to control it and allowing the housing on it to deteriorate," he said, “is criminal." Old Style SEMI 5 0“; Milwaukee 12 PACK SALE 1 Zipp' 27th I. E. Franklin (Next to 4th NW Bank) “We Want You Business" American Express - Diner‘s - Visa - Shopper's - MasterCharge faces Lan Pham, 21, is a senior at Augsburg, majoring in Business Administration. She was born in Binh Duong, South Viet Nam, and grew up in Saigon, where she attended Truong Vuong high school. Four years ago, she came to the United States with her family, and a year later graduated from Eisenhower High School in Hopkins. Lan explained why she decided to continue her education at Augsburg College. “I applied for admission to the University of Minnesota and Augsburg. I visited Augsburg with my counselor and my English teacher, and met with Mary Johnson (International Student Advisor). My counselor said Augsburg is a really good college, and Mary Johnson encouraged me to come here." In Viet Nam, Lan's favorite class was Vietnamese History, a subject she studied every year in high school. At Augsburg, her favorite classes are economics and accounting. She puts her business knowledge to work in her part-time job as a bookkeeper for Staab Construction Company. She also works at the Augsburg Library circulation desk and at the Audio-Visual Department. After graduation, Lan plans to become a CPA and work as an accountant. Lan's many interests include playing badminton, cooking, reading, writing, and singing. She has sung with the Hai Au Band for the past 3V2 years. The four band musicians are students at the University of Minnesota who started playing in Saigon. They perform a variety of music on guitar, bass, drums, flute, harmonica, and organ; including traditional and modern Vietnamese pieces, folksongs, as well as original works, often accompanying Vietnamese singers. This Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 pm. > I in Sateren Auditorium, Lan will sing with the Hai Au Band at “A Vietnamese Festival of Music and Dance,” sponsored by the Augsburg College Cross»Cultural Society. Also performing that night will be eleven Vietnamese singers, the Hat Dancers, The Chopstick Dancers, violinist Dung Dao, pianist Toan Quan, guitarist Lien Nguyen, and African and Iranian dancers led by Augsburg's Christine Bala and Kamran Jahanshahi. All proceeds of the concert will go to the Vietnamese League of Minnesota to help sponSOr “boat people" refugees. “There are many reasons why I want to do the concert," Lan said. “First, I want to help the boat people. The second reason is that I want to introduce my culture to other people. I always had in my mind to do some activity for the Cross-Cultural Society, and I think this is a good opportunity to do that." Lan feels that this concert is important because “a lot of people are in the ocean now, starving and dying because they don't have any place to live, and other countries have rejected them. Malaysia and Thailand have pushed them back into the ocean." A few months ago, Lan's father, president of the Vietnamese League of Minnesota, traveled to Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines for a conference. “He has seen a lot of suffering among the Vietnamese people there and came home to tell my family about it," Lan said. “We felt very bad about that. and it made me feel the need to do this benefit concert to raise money for sponsoring refugees." Farm Now the moral to this story as my Great-Aunt Anna tells it is that all problems encountered in your own life have solutions, and that your own Christian faith can often be a guide to finding them. That is, without a doubt, one good way of looking at it that I hope we may all find it relevant as we begin a new school year here at Augsburg. Yet the moral I find hits even closer to home, both in the context ol my story and in the broader spectrum of the human community here at Augsburg, is that the greatest problems that will ever come unto man Will always be of his own invention. Being at this coIlege for only four years is more likely to give the patience to endure, rather than the courage to stand up and try to do something about. the problems of Augsburg and of human coexistence, even though right now is the best time ever for those concerned to start learning the tricks of making this world a better place to live. But if we don't all have the gumption to become active “problem solvers," we can always take pride at least, in a negative sense. of not being participating “problem inventors" here at Augsburg. This comes about rather effortlessly by simply respecting other people and our daily environment. which we would all like as unpolluted and hassleAlree as possible. That's the word from down on the farm. Continued from page 5 Sept. 21, 1979 Show less
Grinde shines with two interceptions Cobbers c/obber Auggie gridders 45- 72 By KENT SWIFT Staff Writer The weather, Concordia, and Steve Grinde were all hot for last Saturday‘s football game in Moorhead. Grinde had two interceptions in Augsburg's 45-12 loss to last year's NAlA champs. Concordia's... Show moreGrinde shines with two interceptions Cobbers c/obber Auggie gridders 45- 72 By KENT SWIFT Staff Writer The weather, Concordia, and Steve Grinde were all hot for last Saturday‘s football game in Moorhead. Grinde had two interceptions in Augsburg's 45-12 loss to last year's NAlA champs. Concordia's first score resulted from an Augsburg fumble on a handoff from quarterback Steve Yeazle to running back Duke Lachinski. The Cobbers drove to the 1-yard line, where Jeff Walker went over for the score, giving Concordia a 7-0 lead with 12:07 remaining in the first quarter. Augsburg's Bob Dorgan returned the insuing kickoff to Augsburg‘s 42—yard line where on the first series of downs a Cobber blitzing linebacker hit Jeff Stoks as Yeazle was handing-off. The Cobbers recovered the fumble on Augsburg's 39-yard line, setting-up another score. With 6:53 remaining, the extra point made it 14-0. Taking advantage of a long gain on a halfback-pass-play, Concordia scored again, two minutes into the second quarter, making it a 21»0 margin. On Concordia‘s next possession, Grinde intercepted an Atchison pass at the Cobber’s 25-yard line. Yeazle came in and on second down hit Eric Lukes on a 17-yard touchdown strike. The extra point was no good with the score 21-6, Concordia. Midway through the second quarter, Augsburg's Pete Jackson stripped the ball from a Cobber running back, giving Augsburg excellent field position. Two complete passes, to split end Se’verson and tight end Mike Dick, set—up the Auggies second touchdown. With 2:00 remaining in the half, freshman running back, Tony Nelson, went in from 2-yards out. The missed PAT made the score at the end of the first half 21-12, Concordia. After the half, the Auggies kick off was fielded at the Cobber's 22-yard line. Concordia marched down the field only to meet a stubborn Auggie goal line defense and had to settle for a field goal, putting the Cobbers out in front 24-12. With 6:57 remaining in the third quarter, Concordia scored on another halfback pass which caught the Auggie run-defense by surprise. Concordia struck again with 2:00 remaining in the third quarter with the same halfback play, putting Concordia on top, 38-12. A fourth quarter pass interference call prolonged a Cobber drive, setting the stage for a perfect touchdown strike from Samuelson to split end Derglund. The extra point was good. leaving the final score 45-12, Concordia, Women’s volleyball team back spiking By LAURIE JESSEN Sports Editor This year‘s women’s volleyball team is looking forward to a successful season. Most of the players have been with the team for at least one year. Returning are: Dana Holmes, Debbie Thompson, Wendy Nelson, Lisa Ness and Julie Reinke. Ness and Fleinke were sidelined with injuries most of last season. Coach Mary Timm is optimistic about the upcoming season. She feels that the team's height and their excellent attitude are their strongest assets. “it will be a veteran line-up mixed with some inexperience," said Timm. “It will take time to develop the A PACK TO LAST FOREVER OTHER PACKS 8V TRAILWISE, CHOUINARD, CARIBOU, DOLT, CAMP TRAIIS, KLETTERWERKS, SIERRA DESIGNS, AND SEGEN. l ‘ _ WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Daypacks feature: ' 11.5 oz waterproof Cordura nylon ' ' Double stitched seams ' Dense foam padded straps ' Leather accessory patches ' VKK coil zippers ' 10 models to choose from. MIDWEST MOUNTAINEERING 309 Cedar Ave So ,Mpls {NJ-U}, Sun 125 Nil 109, Sat 10*!) MOVE? :fl‘EERIEG players individually along with developing them as a team." Timm predicts a tough season because competition is constantly improving. “St, Cate's and Carleton will be tough. Macalester should be improved and Gustavus is always competitive. The northern schools we don‘t play as much, so I’m not as familiar with them,“ said Timm. The recent decision to split the state into three divisions based on the athletic scholarships schools are able to give their athletes will affect volleyball players statewide, opening up a chance for the smaller schools to go on in post season play, With a talent and newly established divisions, the team has good reason to be optimistic about the upcoming year. Captain Dana Holmes said, “We're working hard and should have a good season once we have a few games behind us." Sports writers wanted The Echo is welcoming sports writers to join this year‘s staff. Those interested should contact Floald Sater- en at 330-1102 or 330-1691. OOOOOOOOOOOOOM”OO DAVE’S BARBER . SHOP “We Cut Hair and Inflation" d Located In Dinkytown ‘ iBehind Burger King) 41414th Avenue SE. Telephone: 331-9747 ( OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Auggie defensive back, Paul Nies, looking pleased over the gridders first two liascos, —ECHo Pholo by Home 5mm: Soccer blanked 2-0 By H. EVAN PRUITT Staff Writer Augsburg’s 2-0 loss to Hamline last Saturday came as something of a surprise. Augsburg has previously had little trouble beating Hamline. Also, Hamline is considered one of the weaker teams in the league being composed mostly of freshmen and sophomores. In the season opener (the tie with Bethany on Sept. 8, was non-confer- ence) the Auggies were unable to generate any offense, much less score. With the exception of a Chris Ascher break~away late in the second half, Augsburg had few good chances to score, Mid-fielder Kevin Oss felt that there was no one reason Augsburg couldn’t beat a kick—and-run team like Hamline. A team that passes as well as Augsburg, should be able to beat any team in the conference, commented Oss. Augsburg‘s lack of a cohesive offense showed in the Bethany game and is still a weak part of the team. Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN 55454 Sept. 21, 1979 Show less
Continued from page 4 gives priority to parking lots for commuters over houses for residents, especially in light of the energy situation. Trying to get the administration to face up to these concerns is going to be very difficult. Wayne Pederson, Vice-President-Finance, has refused to talk to me... Show moreContinued from page 4 gives priority to parking lots for commuters over houses for residents, especially in light of the energy situation. Trying to get the administration to face up to these concerns is going to be very difficult. Wayne Pederson, Vice-President-Finance, has refused to talk to me, saying my questions were "inappropriate." Tenants are outraged about the classic slumlord techniques Augs— burg uses, such as illegal lack of maintenance, code violations, illegal clauses in leases, taking doors off houses they want to justify tearing down to encourage vandalism, and continuing demolitions. And it is time Augsburg students decide to do something about it, because change must come from within. Anyone wanting more information on this can call me at 3304 650 or the Cedar-River- side PAC at 338-6375. Bruce Shoemaker Theater Continued from page 6 through Saturday at 5 pm. and Sundays at 7 pm. at the Crawford Livingston Theater in St. Paul. At Macalester College, the 4th annual community and alumni pro- ductions, “Look Homeward Angel" begins on Friday, Sept. 21 and other performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.rn. through Oct. 6. The shows will be presented in the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center at Macalester. The Children‘s Theater Company celebrates its 15th season with a long line of favorite tales for all ages, opening with “Treasure Island." This epic legend of piracy on the high seas runs through Nov. 11, and student tickets are $4.50. At the new home for the Cricket Theater on the 8th floor of the Hennepin Center for the Arts, Oct. 26, will see the opening of “Gossip,” a play by George F. Walker. “Gossip” continues through Nov. 17. Tickets are selling far in advance for the Cricket season, so patrons are urged to purchase tickets well before the performance they wish to see. TUTORS WANTED Do you enjoy working with and helping other students? Do you require a job with flexible working hours? Would you enjoy learning to teach others? The Academic Skills Center is looking for students to apply for tutor positions. If you have a 3.0 average in the subject area you wish to tutor, and it you are interested in developing techniques for teaching others, please contact Don Warren, Director of Academic Enrichment, Center for Student Development, 1st floor, Memorial Hall. Telephone: 333-0919 . DENNIS THE BARBER 27 TH 3t FRANKLIN I Complete Line of R.K. PRODUCTS NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE RESEARCH PAPERS 10,250 on File — All Academic Subjects Send $1.00 for your up-to-date, 306-page mail order catalog. ACADEMIC RESEARCH PO. BOX 24873 LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 ZIP ,,,. 7, . School Sports Center! Fall sports equipment Gym shorts, shoes & socks Nylon warm- up jackets Meet your back- to-school needs at your personal store. Center 7226001 rolls. buns or bread specially matched to each sandwich. Perkins sandwiches. Eating's easy. Deciding's the hard part. What makes Perkins sandwiches so spectal? Good meats. Cheeses. spcc1al sauces, Crisp lettuce. extra care in making them. And 901- 27th Ave. So. Sept. 21, 1979 Show less