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Title: Augsburg Echo October 24, 1980, Page 04
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Search Result: comment By students, for students As we enter the second half of this semester, we must clarify to you, the readers, our mission as the student newspaper on campus. We must first set down, in order of importance, our purposes: Inform. We feel this is the most important task we have. In this paper...
Show morecomment By students, for students As we enter the second half of this semester, we must clarify to you, the readers, our mission as the student newspaper on campus. We must first set down, in order of importance, our purposes: Inform. We feel this is the most important task we have. In this paper, we hope to tell you the facts that you need to know to be a responsible student on this campus. Such things as faculty-ad- ministrative relationships, transfer policies, employment practices, college planning, and student government should not pass before you unnoticed. We will not serve as a public relations tool for the college. We will not ask ourselves how the stories will be viewed by prospective students or prospective donors. Rather, we will present the facts that we consider news. It is up to you, the readers, to judge the “rightness” of what we report. Educate. Beyond the relevant facts we provide, we also strive to educate you on non-academic, but vital, concerns you all have as world citizens. Politics, women and minority concerns, student activism, and cultural offerings all should be considered by you, the readers. We hope to be one resource you use to expand your knowledge in these and other areas. Formulate opinions. Through our editorials, “Concerns,” “Soundings,” and “Letters to the editor," we strive to provide topics of concern as well as an arena in which to discuss them. By setting forth these ideas, we provide you a point of reference which, of course, you may agree or disagree with. At times, we hope to persuade you to agree with the opinions we have (for we are omniscient, of course), but your disagreement is also valuable input. Entertain. Besides the element of entertainment provided incidentally by the above categories, we also will try to present to you items of human interest, humor, curiosity and conversation. Our sports, cartoons, reviews, and some feature stories are intended to serve this purpose. Practice. Finally we who work on the Echo are using it as a laboratory. We are gaining valuable experience which some of us intend to use beyond the walls of this institution. We are, therefore, striving to be professionals. In all our decisions, we first ask, “How would the Minnesota Daily or Time Magazine handle this?” We learn something new with each issue. We hope you, the readers, do, 00. .As student journalists aspiring to rofessionalism faithfully to the "Canons of Journalismf',‘ most basic of $31223: ‘ Freedom of the press is to be guarded as a vital right of mankind. It is the unquestionable right to discuss whatever is not explicitly forbidden by law, including the wisdom of any restrictive statute. . ' As student journalists, we feel as protected as any other journalists by the First Amendment guarantee of press freedom. There are some who claim that the college itself is the publisher of 3:: ritiiévspagertatnd,rtherefore, has a right to control it. But since it is , s u en 3, w oprimaril fund our ro c' the right to influence our contgnt. p du “on, only you have META/SEN é; /o - so Es 1305702, I SMA/ HlM MOVE k’ letters Scallon speaks To the Editor: I am writing about the meeting on Tue.. Oct. 14. which discussed some of the problems relating to the Pilot's Club. I think it was a successful meeting and that the problems are very resolvable, given the cooperation of all parties involved. When there is a problem—whether it be noise, vandalism, or litter, and if the perpetrator is a Pilot's Club patron, instead of calling the police, call the bar, The owners will be distributing a flyer with the phone number on it, in the next few weeks. They will also take more responsibility in patrolling the area and are willing to work with the community to solve these problems. While I am encouraging the bar owners to take more responsibility for patrolling their customers, patrons must help too. I think it is important to remember that Cedar Riverside is a residential neighborhood and both the owners and customers must act accordingly, outside the bar. Basically, if patrons who live in the neighborhood think of themselves as part of the community and act accordingly, the matter can be easily resolved. No one group is responsible for these problems, but if we all work together. we can resolve these problems. The Pilot‘s Club will be investigating the lease of the land north of the bar for parking. It will be fenced from the residential area and would keep patrons and their cars out of the residential area. It was agreed that the bar owners and neighbors would try to solve the problems on a community level. I feel that if this cooperation continues, the problems can be solved without involving the city. Sincerely, Tony Scallon Accessibility? To the edltor: It has come to my attention that Augsburg, as an institution, has set a goal to provide access to all students by removing all physical barriers from its buildings. If this is true, then why the hell is the outside door to their brand new tunnel always locked. It seems to me that a locked door is a pretty physical barrier. Is this the neglect of some overworked staff person, or perhaps some ingenious administrative policy designed to save money? Oh well, perhaps the tunnel can be turned into a indoor suntan court or something. D. Adams Movie discredited Dear Editor, This letter is in retrospect to the showing of the movie “Bed Time for Bonzo" that was shown Oct. 12, “Bed Time for Bonzo“ is a movie based on an experimental monkey at a college, who is "adopted" by none other than Ronald Reagan. Yes, the very same Ronald Reagan who is running for President. The reason for this letter is to discredit those responsible for the showing of this movie, especially at this time (17 days to the election). i learned as I entered Sateren Auditorium that this wasn’t a movie geared for pleasure, but as an “anti- Reagan" movie. | hesitatingly entered the darkened theater, found a seat, and prepared for the worst. After a shaky start, the movie began. The scene opened with Bonzo, the $2,000 chimp, on the third story ledge of one of the science buildings. A crowd had gathered to view this spectacle, when the hero Reagan hurdles the group. and dashes toward the building. Risking life and limb, Reagan crawls through a window and onto the ledge. At this point the “fun” began, Comments like “jump” rang through the theater, Although in bad taste, I endured, only to hear more of the same. After every Reagan line there was at least a chuckle, but most lines were deserving of more. “It will take you that long before you get elected" was heard from one Reagan aficionado, after Reagan had promised his “hopefully-to-be" wife (no, not Nancy) that he would convince her father (also the dean of the college that Reagan taught at) to let them get married “even if it takes 90 years.“ This periodic jeering seemed to take something away from the movie, none the less making it something short of being advantageous for Reagan‘s campaign. Scott Carlson alias A Reagan Supporter Frl., Oct. 24, 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo October 24, 1980, Page 03
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: In from page 2 and travel to and from MinneapOIis for the spring term 1981, Feb. 4 to May 18. Arrangements have been made under which Augsburg students may spend their sophomore, junior or senior year in study at a number of foreign educational institutions. Among them are: the University of Oslo...
Show moreIn from page 2 and travel to and from MinneapOIis for the spring term 1981, Feb. 4 to May 18. Arrangements have been made under which Augsburg students may spend their sophomore, junior or senior year in study at a number of foreign educational institutions. Among them are: the University of Oslo, Norway; Schiller College in London and Heidelberg; the University of Bath, England; the University of Dundee, Scotland; the University of Seville, Spain; and the Institute for American Universities in Avignon, France. In addition, students may participate in the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) program in Germany and Vienna, and the South American Urban Semester and Scandinavian Urban Study Term through the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA). Many more op- portunities are available, and informa— tion may be obtained at the Office of International Programs. In the SPAN Program students will spend two months during the summer of 1981 in any one of four countries: Austria, Italy, Egypt or Singapore. The summer will be preceded by a year-long orientation and a paper will be written after returning. Scholarship help is available. Applications should be made this spring for the program which begins in the fall. Scholarships apply to international study. Because enrollment in semester study abroad is limited, students should apply early in the year. Deadline: Mar. 1 of the preceding year. If space is still available after that date, applications will be accepted until the last day of class. McGovern campaign needs your help What does the name George McGovern bring to your mind? The 1972 presidential campaign? The ending of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war? A hopeful symbol for small scale, family farmers? Environ- mentalists? Laborers? A man targeted by the conservative New Right for defeat in this year's election? Neighboring South Dakota is the stage for a difficult, close re-election campaign for Senator George Mc- Govern. It isn’t the typical campaign, however. A great deal of McGovern's trouble is due to hundreds of thousands of dollars pumped into South Dakota by a number of non-local groups which have launched an expensive campaign of negativity against McGovern. The greatest amount of money and effort has come from the National Conservative Political Action Committee. Other non- local groups include: the John Birch Society. Gun Owners of America. the American Conservative Union, Fund for a Conservative Majority, the National Right to Life Committee. Having few South Dakota members, these groups are waging a high cost media campaign, which has a reputa- tion for distortion and inaccuracy, and relies on slogans intended to manipulate emotions, not to address McGovern's stand on issues and his past actions. The McGovern Campaign Commit- tee in Sioux Falls has issued a request for volunteers to help get the vote out Fri.. Oct. 24. 1980 \ MTS publishes service directory By JOAN MALAND MTS is back again. For those of you confused by another Augsburg achronym, MTS stands for Mortensen Tenant Society. This group is unique in that Mortensen tenants are responsible for its development and operation. MTS was set up one year ago with two main goals: to increase interaction and communication between residents. and to upgrade living facilities. These goals were achieved in a couple of ways. Last year, a tower inventory was completed, a change machine added to the vending room, vacuum cleaners were available, a bulletin board was put up, and a room on each floor was designated the communication center. MTS also sponsored a casino night, movies during interim, and various floor activities. This year MTS has new people and new ideas. The first activity of the organization is the Mortensen Tenant Society Service Directory. This directory isa list of services offered by Mortensen residents for Mortensen residents. The individual offering their services has the option of charging for their time and talent. And, because of interest already shown. they have the option of making their service available to Augsburg staff and students who do not live in the tower. An attractive aspect of the directory is that it not only increases interaction within the tower, but it also has the potential to provide residents with a little extra cash. It is also true that the convenience of having an appliance repaired or having your oil changed by a neighbor is worth the small fee that may be charged. In many cases. the resident doing the work may be your friend and thus more trustworthy. Here is a sample of the services in the directory: Car repair Typing Photography Tutoring Plant doctoring Singing telegrams Posters] lettering Bike maintenance Trimming hair Sewing Proofreading papers Designing greeting cards John Augustine, head resident of Mortensen Tower, said, “Clearly MTS continues to put into action what for many years has been merely rhetoric about student ownership of residence halls, and this service directory is just one more example.” The residents of Mortensen will receive a free copy of the directory. Students and staff that do not live in the tower may purchase their own copy for 50 cents by contacting Joan Maland, Deb Lidbom or Lori Liskow. election day. They have organized approximately 450 volunteers in the Sioux Falls area. It is estimated that 150 additional persons are needed. Are you interested? Arrangements are being made locally for a group to go from the Twin Cities. Travel to Sioux Falls, Nov. 3. HELP GET THE VOTE OUT ELECTION DAY. Travel and accommodations provided Call: Megan or Margaret: 825-2060. Viking life, culture explored by lecturer Dr. Dick Fling/er will speak at Augsburg Oct. 29. Viking lecturer Dr. Dick Ringler. University of Wisconsin at Madison, will speak at 7:30 pm. Wed., Oct. 29 in Sateren Auditorium at Augsburg. The presentation covers Viking life and culture and includes slides from the Viking Art Exhibit scheduled for a two-month stay beginning Mar. 3, 1981 at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Ringler is a visiting lecturer throughout the United States under the auspices of the American-Scandi- navian Foundation‘s (ASF) national series of Viking lectures. Ringler is professor of English and Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin. His interests center on the languages, literatures and cultural history of northwest Europe during the Dark Ages with particular emphasis on Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon Eng- land. The lecture is free and open to the public under the sponsorship of the Minnesota Chapter of ASF and Augsburg College. For more informa- tion contact Mildred Joel, director of Scandinavian Area Studies at Augs- burg (612) 330-1294. news briefs Tickets for Augsburg Night at the Guthrie, “A Christmas Carol," have been sold out. Tickets are still available for the show for Thanks- giving night and Jan. 1-3 by calling the Guthrie Theatre. Tickets will be available soon for “Arms and the Man," a George Bernard Shaw comedy-satire on Feb. llllll‘ ll” l i i l l l l l l l i l l l l i i l i The Twin Cities Newest ii Finest l uxm - mm RESTAURANT SUNDA Y BRUNCH Every Sunday Noon—3 P.M. served with complimentary glass of champagne. Enjoy our fine selection of Mexican favorites made from our own old family recipes. Seafood Special Burrito A large flour tortilla filled with king crab and bay shrimp, deep fried and topped with our special cheese sauce and avocado wedge. 5.50 directory. Remember call ---------------- We’re now and not yet In the phone Reserve Party Rooms for Banquets - Business Meetings - Parties - Receptions, etc. Chimichangos Deep tried burro topped with a special sauce and sour cream, ﬁlled with your choice of shredded beef or chicken. 4.50 with guacamole 4.95 375-0829 -------------------- .2027 E. Franklin (1 blk. East of Cedar Av.) 375-0829. Off 94 Exit—Riverside or Cedar . Open 11-11 Food Free Parking Fri. 8t Sat. 11-12 Food ------------------- 3
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Title: Augsburg Echo October 24, 1980, Page 05
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: ougsburg . confeSSIons A reminder and exhortation This column is not really a “confession,” it is a reminder and an exhortation. The majority of people in the world go to bed hungry every night. This may be hard to believe, but it is a fact. In earlier centuries one of the prime factors in...
Show moreougsburg . confeSSIons A reminder and exhortation This column is not really a “confession,” it is a reminder and an exhortation. The majority of people in the world go to bed hungry every night. This may be hard to believe, but it is a fact. In earlier centuries one of the prime factors in peoples going to war has been the lack of food and of arable land to pro- duce it. Awareness and action in these areas is crucial. On Nov. 6-8, Augsburg will be the scene of a unique con- ference to explore issues of The Land and Human Futures. A staff of experts from across the United States as well as Brazil, Guatemala, Australia, the Philippines, India, Japan and Scandinavia will be participating. The format will in- clude formal presentations and responses, workshops in which everyone can actively participate, and current films. Issues of land use and development will be explored along with career possi- bilities in this area. Eleven colleges and other organizations are co-sponsoring the event. The moving force behind the entire conference is Abner Batalden of the Augsburg staff. I consider this to be one of the most significant and promising events of the year and plan to attend. Please join us as we study The Land and Human Futures, Nov. 6-8. —President Charles Anderson soundings Fight to get what you deserve By NANCY NYSTUEN I would like to ask a question of every female business major. Do you know the story of Mary Cunningham? You should. An article describing her appeared in the Oct. 17 issue of the Minneapolis Tribune. I read that story and cried. I cried for Mary. I cried for Bill Agee, chairman of Bendix Corporation. I cried for every person who will be faced with a similar situation who may not have a role model to follow. Cunningham came to Bendix Corp. with an outstanding background. She was a Phi Beta Kappa philosophy graduate from Wellesley. She then became one of 30 out of 800 business school students elected to Harvard's Century Club as leaders of tomorrow. After graduation she was inundated with job offers from America‘s leading corporations. Many offers included salaries starting at $50,000. On a recruiting tour, Bendix officials found Cunningham. After impressing them, she was scheduled for another interview at the Waldorf-Astoria. Agee walked in for the one hour talk and left four hours later. During the interview, Agee wanted to find out Cunningham's motivation. He was impressed with her brilliance and willingness to challenge him. He hired her as his executive assistant because of her description of her motivation. “I want to observe and learn everything I can, and the business world is the best place for me to do it. . .What also excites me is competing and making acquisitions and seeing my team win." For a year after joining Bendix, “the most dynamic management team in America" wheeled and dealed with the $4 billion company. Cunningham and Agee became dependent on each other. They complimented each other‘s management styles so well that they would attend all meetings and business parties together. They also appeared with each other at the Winter Olympics, U.S. Open tennis matches and the Republican convention. These appearances sparked controversy. As reporter Gail Sheehy said, “The mildew of envy is a living, corroding organism in the corridors of power." The rumors surrounding their work relationship spread nation-wide. One male executive was heard to say, “It just goes to show what it takes to get a good Catholic girl into bed." Despite rumors, Agee promoted Cunningham to Vice President for National and Public Affairs. She was worried that they would become targets for more gossip, but he insisted she take the promotion. Things happened quickly after the promotion. Two senior management executives resigned because they were not used to promotions based on merit alone. Rumors of romantic involvement between Agee and Cunningham Fri.. Oct. 24, 1960 appearing in newspapers reached such a level that Cunningham decided to take a leave of absence. During that leave, the Board of Directors made public their support for Cunningham‘s work capabilities. However, shortly after she returned she resigned to save the corporation from further vicious rumors. This situation should not be considered as affecting only Mary Cunningham. You may ask yourself why you should care about her. I hope it is self evident, but then I'm an optimist. When you women enter corporate American will you be ready to deal with this type of situation? Will you fight to get your due rewards or will you stop short to save yourself the effort? Do you believe in yourself enough to know you deserve to move to the top? What will you do when you‘re up for a promotion? As Cunningham said, “if all the Bill Agees and Mary Cunninghams are afraid to take promotions for fear people aren‘t going to be ready for them, then how are we ever going to reach the point where people are rewarded with what they deserve . . . We have to ask ourselves, must we wait for a 29-year-old man to be made vice president before it's OK for a woman to do it?" What will you men do when you’re passed over for a promotion while a woman is advanced? Do you have enough self esteem to handle the situation? Luckily. Mary Cunningham is not the only talented, ambitious woman fighting the norms. Because women are starting to fulfill their true potential, corporate structures may have to change. “The meaning of Cunningham is that the inevitable echelons of executive rank in male corporate America may not be inevitable anymore. That women. even young women, are beginning to intrude, to disrupt the network. and most insubordinate of all—they are moving ahead on sheer merit," said Sheehy. Now that you know the story of Mary Cunningham. will you make it yours? Crime pre vention on campus By BRUCE SHOEMAKER A major issue before the student housmg committee, a sub—committee of the Student Senate. is the problem of security for those living in Augsburg housing. This problem is espeCialIy acute for those living in annex houses. many of which aren't very secure. One student house has been entered three times since midsummer. and another one has been robbed twice this fall. In response to these concerns. the housing committee met a few weeks ago with Director of Student Life Linda Schrempp-Alberg. Director of Plant Services Jerry Johnson, and Augsburg graduate Rick Bonlander. Bonlander now works for the Hennepin County Community Crime Prevention Depart- ment as a crime prevention SDeCIaIISt. The meeting was endorsed by groups concerned With women's safety: H.U.G.. Delta House and Augsburg MPIRG, Bonlander outlined a number of steps which could be taken to cut down the crime on campus. He mentioned that many entries into houses and apartments are actually unforced. occuring when a door or window is unlocked. sometimes when people are home in other parts of the house. He suggested locking up as one important safety measure Steps that Augsburg could take to improve the physical security of houses were presented One involves an inexpensive but effective method of "Pinning" Windows, This makes it IlTlpOSSlble to open a window from the outSIde without breaking the glass. but still allows the reSident to open and even lock them while open. Bonlander also suggested installing unbreakable lexon in door Windows. This. combined With a deadbolt lock. is very effective in keeping people out Johnson and Schrempp—Alberg were very receptive to these suggestions Johnson said he thought the Window pinning could be done soon and said that Augsburg was replacmg many of the older doors on houses With new Solid. Windowless doors. Bonlander commented later it would be unfortunate if the ornater Windowed wooden doors on some houses couldn't Simply have lexon installed instead Bonlander also mentioned other steps tnat could be taken to cut down crime such as getting to know and watching out for neighbors and taking precautions at night Schrempp- Alberg stated that she was interested in having the housmg office pursue these matters The housmg committee Will con- tinue to work to give student input on these and other issues such as the lottery system. neighborhood rela- tions. vandalism and treatment oi reSIdences. Members of the housmg committee are Brad Lehto. chairman. Mark Hassenstab. Tim Hoversten. Tom Marshall. Bruce Shoemaker. and Laura Kasdorl 5
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Title: Augsburg Echo October 24, 1980, Page 01
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: n 2!! “6’5 , t’7,#7 [kW/ES Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 87, No. 7 Friday, Oct. 24, 1980 Pilot’s Club put on cruise control By LORI JOAN ZAIC Staff Writer Alderman Tony Scallon and Pilot's Club owners Rick and Nick Petrangelo met with local residents, Project Area Committee (PAC)...
Show moren 2!! “6’5 , t’7,#7 [kW/ES Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 87, No. 7 Friday, Oct. 24, 1980 Pilot’s Club put on cruise control By LORI JOAN ZAIC Staff Writer Alderman Tony Scallon and Pilot's Club owners Rick and Nick Petrangelo met with local residents, Project Area Committee (PAC) representatives, and Augsburg students to discuss solutions to recent complaints concerning the behavior of the bar’s patrons Tues., Oct. 14. Residents complained of “rowdy behavior" outside of the bar including: excessive loudness, loitering, scream- ing, people smashing residents’ cars and urinating on their lawns, shooting off fire crackers, and other acts of vandalism. They felt that many of these problems were caused by Augsburg students walking back to campus. Scallon said that although Augsburg students do contribute to the problem, the bar‘s advertising oi drink specials to the general public makes it impossible to blame a specific group. Resident Jeff Garetz pointed out that the bar owners must take some responsibility to control their patrons' behavior. Pete lmsdahl, second floor FLA. in Urness, commended the Petrangelos for already taking positive steps in this direction, such as checking I.D.’s, which, he said, cuts down on the freshman drinking problem. The Petrangelos said they have also hired a bouncer, who asks people who are creating a disturbance to leave. Auggies arrive ne Unfortunately, not all disturbances begin (or end) in the bar. According to Nick Petrangelo, “Patrons can just be partying and having a good time with their friends and not causing trouble, but all of a sudden, when they‘re walking home, that's when the problem starts." Many people present felt that it was Augsburg's responsibility to police its students, although no specific way of doing this was suggested. “A reality," said Scallon, “is that some adults will have to learn to police themselves." Scallon told those present he was confident that they could come up with some workable solutions to these problems without hostility on the part of the neighborhood, the bar owners, or the college. Some of the solutions suggested included: Neighborhood groups meet- ing regularly with bar owners and police to air grievances, bar owners furnishing residents with their phone number so they could be reached in the event of a disturbance, bar owners policing the area for debris, PAC looking into the possibility of a grant to hire off-duty policemen to patrol the Cedar Avenue area, the Echo and other publicity making people aware that there is a definite problem, Scallon getting the “no parking" sign moved to provide several more parking places for patrons, and investigating the possibility of leasing the land in back of the Pilot's Club to create a The road back from the Pilot‘s Club has been plagued with vandalism. Alderman Tony Scallon wanted to make it clear that the problem was not caused entirely by Augsburg students. parking lot. It was also suggested that the Petrangelo's change the hours of their drink specials or eliminate them entirely, a suggestion which was not well received by Augsburg students. xt week in record time The 1980-81 Auggie will arrive next week barring all natural disasters, according to Kay Cady, news bureau director. The 120-page directory features faculty, staff, student, and board of regents addresses and phone num- bers, as well as emergency phone numbers and campus office hours. Distribution will be Oct. 29-31 in the college center. Watch for further details posted around the campus regarding the times of distribution. Any corrections that need to be made in the Auggie should be reported to the campus switchboard (dial “0" on campus, 330-1000 off campus). An error sheet will be published by the public relations office late in the first semester. According to Cady. the Auggie has never been ready for distribution before Halloween. Last year, due to problems with coordinating the phone numbers and printing delays, the Auggie was not distributed until late January. iECHO Photo by Erik Kanlen Vice president position filled Gerald D. Bielde, formerly director of development at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, was named vice president of development and public relations at Augsburg effective Oct. 13. “Augsburg is most fortunate to have gained the services of Mr. Bjelde. He comes to us with more than 16 years experience in development work. He is deeply committed to higher education in the context of the church and understands both our church and community constituents," said Charles Anderson, president of the college. Since 1976, Bjelde was director of development with additional responsi— bilities for public relations and special events at William Mitchell. Prior to this, he was executive director of the Minnesota independent-Republican Finance Committee in St. Paul for two years. For 10 years, Bjelde worked in development at Concordia College in Moorhead as associate director of development and alumni director, and then as director of college relations for three years. Following graduation from Concordia in 1959 with a B.A. Continued on page 2
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Title: Augsburg Echo October 24, 1980, Page 02
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: 'The issue is much broader than f 8y KAY MALCHOW HOSANNE HAGEN Staff Writers “We must provide support services to all students." claimed Edwina Hertzberg, social work department chairperson. Hertzberg was referring to the problems confronting St. Olaf students now attending Augsburg under the...
Show more'The issue is much broader than f 8y KAY MALCHOW HOSANNE HAGEN Staff Writers “We must provide support services to all students." claimed Edwina Hertzberg, social work department chairperson. Hertzberg was referring to the problems confronting St. Olaf students now attending Augsburg under the Augsburg-St. Olaf Joint Social Work Program. During the time they are on this campus. St. Olaf students are considered Augsburg students. How- ever, they are not entitled to go through the housing lottery. Schrempp- Alberg. director of student life, said she knew last spring the number of St. Olaf students needing housing this fall. “But the issue," she contends. "is much broader than just finding them a space." Marianne Sander, vice president of student affairs. explained that it would be difficult “to put priority of housing space to St. Olaf students over Augsburg students." In late August the St. Olaf students were assigned to a house located at 2127 Riverside Ave. Jerry Johnson, director of plant services, and Schrempvalberg checked the house to find out what repairs were needed. “There are some window locks. basement windows, and outside windows gone, and there was also a problem with the water pressure in the house." Johnson said. Johnson also stated that everything has now been repaired or replaced, except the missing basement windows. “When the St. Olaf students moved in. they found furniture missing (chairs, a couch, desks. bookshelves, and kitchen chairs) and the water pressure was not working." stated Sander. Sander also said the major concern of the students was they did not want to be split up. “Once things were fixed. they finally decided to stay in the house." Johnson said he heard rumors that these students were going to Melby Hall to take showers. but he claimed. “There was no reason for them to go anyplace to take showers." He further explained that as long as only one water source was in use at one time, the pressure was adequate, but when more than one source was used at once. the pressure was very low, “One of the problems here is that the college has never taken a stand on how to treat these people.“ said Schrempp-Alberg. “it has always been a problem to coordinate this program." she added. The Augsburg-St. Olaf Joint Social Work Program began in September of 1977 with six St. Olaf students enrolled at Augsburg. “St. Olaf social work majors must come here for their senior year fall semester," Hertzberg stated. The St. Olaf students pay their tuition to St, Olaf and St. Olaf pays it to Augsburg. Hertzberg further explained that these students take three courses in social work at Augsburg, one of which is a field placement. In return, Augsburg students are offered the opportunity to spend a semester at St. Olaf. "So far. no Augsburg students have gone to St. Olaf," Hertzberg said. Hertzberg, Sander, Schrempp-Al» berg, and a social work representative Vice president Gerald Bjelde. new vice president of development and public relations. CHRISTINE HALVORSON (Qumran-chin Continued from page 1 degree in economics and business administration, Bjelde worked at Honeywell. Inc. in Minneapolis and later with Standard Oil of California as a sales representative, "What I feel good about is that I've been invited to become a part of a pretty impressive team at Augsburg," Bjelde said, “I‘m not surprised to find out how professional they are. but l am pleased. We have people here that are really great. The renewal fund campaign is a pretty good indication that there are a number of constituencies that regard Augsburg as a valuable part of the church." Bjelde replaces Glen Johnson. development vice president for Augsburg since 1970, who resigned effective April 1 to assume the responsibilities of vice president for development and public relations at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Min- neapolis. During the interim period, Sig Hjelmeland, active in fund—raising at Augsburg for more than 25 years. served as .acting vice president. BOYD KOEHLER tacmtv adwsor Members of the St. Olaf house with their mascot. from St. Olaf met to discuss an alternative to this problem. Sander explained that, “We are contracting with St. Olaf for the rental of an Augsburg house. Then they can work out the costs with their students." “I do think the problem will be inding the m a space’ —ECHO Photo by Scott Musselman resolved." stated Hertzberg. “This policy recommendation will go to the president and hopefully it will be approved." she added. The eight St. Olaf students living in the Augsburg house did not wish to comment on this issue. ’Everyone should study abroad’ By DAVID FOBAIR Staff Writer This is the first year that Augs- burg is offering its own inter- national interims. In previous years Augsburg has worked with St. Olaf College in a joint international interim program. “Essentially nothing has changed about the international interims. There are. however, advantages in running our own interims," said Mary Kingsley, director of international programs. Students will now have direct flights to their destinations. Previously. charter planes were used. Augsburg and St. Olaf together chartered flights because the cost was less than the average direct flight ticket. in order to secure a charter a certain amount of people was needed, That was one of the main reasons why Augsburg and St. Olaf offered joint interim programs. so there were enough students to charter a flight. Today it is no longer necessary for the two schools to have a joint program because both will be flying direct. “It is nice having our own brochure. it contains our own international study programs. The art work for the brochure was designed by Augsburg art professor Phil Thompson." said Kingsley. It is easier for each college to plan their own programs. Each interim director makes all the decisions now. According to Kingsley. Augsburg interims are an excellent opportunity for studying abroad. If the student wishes to stay longer than one month. Augsburg offers study programs that last a semester or one year. “I perSOnally feel that everyone should news editor MARY BEAMISH JOHN NICHOLS sports editor LORI JOHNSON fine arts editor KAY MALCHOW leatures editor MOLLY OLSON business manager ERIC KANTEN head photographer SUE KAPPERS RICHARD THOMPSON copy editors KATHLEEN BLIXRUD NANCY NYSTUEN iavow. editor study abroad. If a student can oosstblv work it into their education it should be done. it is a valuable experience." said Kingsley. There is a lot of expertise behind the planning of the international study programs. Each leader has had experience in the country they will be teaching in. "Our interims are not chances for the leader to experience the country. but to share their experiences with the students." said Kingsley. Although Augsburg and St. Olaf no longer have a joint program. there is still a high level of cooperation between the two schools. Many student exchanges between the school programs still exist. The Hawaii interim still has openings. It is open to all students. alumni, and friends of the college. The title of the program, Hawaii: A Laboratory of Multi-ethnic interaction is being taught by Prof. l. Khin Khin Jensen and Prof. Norma C. Noona. Time will be divided between the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and Hilo on “the Big Island.“ Various field trips will be arranged on Oahu and the island of Hawaii. Readings will be tailored to each section. Students will submit a journal or a term paper. The cost of this interim is $1495. Other opportunities for study include. the program in global community. which is a three and one—half month study program based in Cuernavaca. Mexico. Primary focus is on the study of issues relating to global justice and human liberation through travel experiences. The cost. $2410. covers tuition. room and board Continued on page 3 THE AUGSBURG ECHO Published ~29“; each Friday eicec' curing Augsburg interim vacanan periods and holidays or the Students of Augsbu’q College 731 ~ 215t Aienoe $13-th Minneapoiis Minnesota 55454 Telephone 3304102 Opinions enpressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the supporting staff ad‘ ministration faculty or the remainder of the students Annual subscription role is 56 M. Fri.. Oct. 24. 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo October 10, 1980, Page 04
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: comment A basic Homecoming editorial This weekend brings to Augsburg a unique blend of its past and its future. Homecoming. Alumni flood the campus to reunite with a group of their peers who were once a big part of their lives. Now, this once-a- year event reminds them all of their goals—both...
Show morecomment A basic Homecoming editorial This weekend brings to Augsburg a unique blend of its past and its future. Homecoming. Alumni flood the campus to reunite with a group of their peers who were once a big part of their lives. Now, this once-a- year event reminds them all of their goals—both fulfilled and unfulfilled. Homecoming. The traditional smorgasbord, the football game, the pictures, the nametags. An oft-repeated ritual offering little that is unique, but still they come to celebrate and be together. They don’t care how often they are asked, “So what are you doing now?", as long as they get a chance to answer. For one day, they resurrect the past and rejoice. But this Homecoming brings with it a futuristic element. On Sunday, Augsburg‘s ninth president will be installed. On this day, Charles S. Anderson begins a journey into the ‘803, a challenge his predecessor has said will require new direction in leadership. The new president has very distinctive footsteps in which to follow. We hope that he makes his own, unique path in the same spirit that guided us for the past 17 years. We hope that the future he builds for Augsburg is one that will endure while all else around us is falling apart. We hope that his accomplishments will be ones that we, the future homecoming alumni, will praise and be grateful for. In its 111-year history, Augsburg has had only eight presidents. That means an average of 13years of service for each. Through all they have done, separately and collectively, through their commitment, service and contributions, they have each helped to build a part of this homecoming tradition. We gratefully salute them. We hope that the term that begins Sunday is one of equal service, equal commitment, and equal impact. We wish him well. at: letters Black responds to Mark coincidence that merely added a touch of irony to my letter. Dear editor, Mark Black In response to Bonnie—Jean Mork's letter, "in response to Mark Black's letter to the editor published in the Fri.. Sept. 12 Echo,“ published in the Fri, Sept. 26 Echo: The idea for my first letter came to me last spring when a number of faculty were being considered for dismissal (for budgetary reasons). In Augsburg's recent past. many people will agree, numerous events and policies materialized with seemingly no concern for “progress toward increased efficiency with benefits to the community." or respect for personal feelings of students (the reason for colleges), staff, faculty, or the general public, but for saving money or sometimes making more. The number of people leaving their jobs at Augsburg recently would seem to indicate a kind of agreement. The fact that the first Echo after the summer break came just after I was laid-off from my position is a 4 A friend assaulted Dear Ms. Editor, A very good friend of mine is in danger and I can’t understand how I could stand idly by and watch her murdered. My friend is 'creation‘ or ‘nature' and she is assaulted (sic) every day by indifference, ignorance and exploitation. Ask President Anderson about why we should shed our indifference by the simple act of picking up litter. Ask the founders of Augsburg about why truth is so important on the route to freedom. Ask those concerned with M.P.|.R.G. why conservation and activism need each other. I believe you would be answered that if you see beauty, breath the air, enjoy the colors and love life you have a duty to care, to learn, and to try to protect what is important. Apathy, here at Augsburg, and anywhere else, cannot be anything but participation in destruction. Steven Karl Thorson Continued on page 9 ougsburg . confessmns ’Remembering the past, anticipating the future’ I have two things on my mind this week, neither of which should taketoo much of yourtime: the first is Homecoming. That part of the Augsburg family that is on campus welcomes back the alumni and friends who have helped make and are making Augsburg a better place to be. In addition to a full schedule of banquets, luncheons, football and soccer games, re-dedication of buildings and an inauguration event, Homecoming this year, as always, is a time for remembering the past, enjoying the present, and anticipating the future. Remembering . . . what about the Alaskan band trip? Or the classes in Old Main? Where did those old buildings go, and the new music building come from? Enjoying . . . How are things with you this year? A bit grayer, and perhaps wiser? Anticipating . . . What are your plans for next year, will we see you? Homecoming is all these things and much more. Let us enjoy it and each other this weekend. The next few days present something else also. They mark a particular milestone in the life of the college and of its new president. Milestones are points of passage, markers of distance along a journey. On Sun., Oct. 12, we will pass one such point of passage. You are invited to participate. Augsburg has seen one hundred and eleven years and eight presidents. Now there is a new one. For all who care about this place, and those who take a moment to read this paper do care, this is a time of some uncertainty and also, I trust, a good bit of hope. Something new is happening: another Anderson has been added to the list of Weenaas, the Sverdrups, Oftedal, Hendrickson, Christensen, Harbo and Anderson. This is obviously a milestone in the life of the author. After many years as a pastor, teacher, and clean, I have been honored to be asked to be president of this college. It is an awesome task to be expected to follow and go beyond the paths of my predecessors. I am alternately dismayed and exhilarated by the responsibili- ties. My mood is one of confidence, however, as I look at the college, its faculty, students, alumni and other friends. The days ahead will be neither easy nor dull. The 1980's will present enough challenges and problems to satisfy everyone. I look forward to facing them in your company. I believe that God has brought us together in this time and place, that my vocation is to be a Christian in the office of president, that Augsburg's vocation is to serve this community, the church, and the world, by providing high quality educational opportunities in this urban setting as a college of the church. Our faithfulness to this calling may be tested at times, but our future depends upon faithfulness. I will pass the milestone of inauguration this Sunday with conviction. Fri., Oct. 10,1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 07
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Search Result: letters with equal rights. Narrowmindedness, as exhibited in Temple's article, has been the cause of frustrated outbursts by both women and minorities in our society today. We regret that Temple feels he has been hated unjustly because of his sex. Hatred Is wrong no matter who or what it is...
Show moreletters with equal rights. Narrowmindedness, as exhibited in Temple's article, has been the cause of frustrated outbursts by both women and minorities in our society today. We regret that Temple feels he has been hated unjustly because of his sex. Hatred Is wrong no matter who or what it is directed toward. In his essay Temple strikes back with a bitter hatred of women, a hatred that is grossly generalized and equally unjust. Sincerely, Sarah Parker Gayle Anderson Mary Schnitzler Editors note: A few clarifications seem necessary. First off; we are quite aware of what the functions of the "Soundings" column are, but it ap- pears as though you are not. “Soundings” is an opinion column. It is open to all constituents who wish to express opinions on any subject no matter how liberal, neutral or re— actionary. This practice we have fol- lowed consistently during the year. Secondly; all columns containing opinion that could be controversial are started on the opinion pages [pages four and five.] This was done with Temple 's ’ ‘Soundings. " Third/y; the decision to run Tem- ple‘s article was made with the same conscious, responsible, discretionary editorial judgment we’ve employed all year. Last/y; on the Echo masthead it is unequivocal/y stated: “Opinions ex- pressed are those of the authors and Continued from page 5 do not reflect those of the supporting staff, administration, faculty or the remainder of the students. ” One more time To the Edltor: I’m sorry Pete Temple, but I don't find feminism “too much." Rather, I find you “too much," too much of a bullshitter. Some of the things in your letter I remember thinking about when I was into deceiving myself that I was an unbiased, mon-male—chauvinistic person until a friend pointed out that a secretary can be a male too. Why assume that a woman, because she is a woman, desires your bus seat; or to be a secretary, is “this way” or “that way." Another point is that even though the words “man,” “human,” “broth- erhood,” etc. may, by definition, refer to both male and woman, they sure haven’t been used that waythroughout history. Therefore, I think women are quite justified if they “bitch” when those words are used. Also, if you think the naming of hurricanes after females is not reflective of how the feminine aspect of existence is viewed (therefore women also) then I suggest you go study concepts such as yin and yang. Thus, I think it is quite right that hurricanes are named after males, too. Another point is: Why not let us work together instead of women with men. For all these centuries, generally speaking, women have been trying to find man in order to work with him; thus, to a good extent women haven't worked with themselves. Lastly, let me give you some insight into why the women‘s movement has taken a seemingly antagonistic route towards men. This principle is a universal principle; it goes like this: whenever there is suppression or contraction there will inevitably follow as a consequence explosion or expansion. This is the way women, in general, had to go in the beginning to realize themselves. “The mind works best when it's like a parachute; open." “You’re so vain. I bet you think this song (change) is about (due to) you. Don’t you, don't you!" Don‘t be so defensive. Larry DeSantis I . , We Will persevere Dear Sirs, We are so incensed that we were considering dropping the “Dear” from our salutation. Maybe that is what we should do and also address ourselves to our true fans at Auggie Tech., to which we have now learned obviously the editors do not belong. Here we shed many minutes-worth of sweat and toiled diligently over our pitchers, oops, we mean typewriter, writing an article which we felt was needed in this lackluster flagrancy called by some a newspaper. Are we printed? No. We learned this past week that not only are we subjected to standard forms of hatchet-work, or editing, as it is called, but we are also forced to pass the test of the unscrupulous knife of a “Humor-Censor." This is outrageous for anyone, let alone our esteemed selves. Sure, last week’s offering might not have been too outrageously funny, but then could Lenny Bruce, Jack Benny or Totie Fields continue with their brand of humor year after year ’? No. Even their laughs stopped coming and died after a while. However, lest anybody becomes worried through this new censor, we will persevere and continue in our usual high—quality writing which was Stardust Bowl "A Great Place to Unwind" 2520 26th Avenue South Just Blocks Away from Augsburg’s Campus Restaurant - Cocktail Lounge 0 Live Entertainment Dancing Friday, March 14, 1980 Enjoy Our Fun and Friendly Atmosphere Open 24 Hours S‘lmmmn Collrgmtr Doris QIItlIolngn § ‘5 International Publications ﬂatmual Colltgr Dorm) Contrst swim; Contours 1930 my... in .tII (“liege .mIl umwm, nIIthologI/ed cnsn PR ‘ I) liesutnq In um mm We", m me run my purl,“ VHMVA s T if _ l , .. V H I 5100 s 52‘ ,Sloiw . , Fun mm 1 Sum: Flam ; r» .510 “W Animus ombumumqm. ALL Mam, mmthmuowie, hamlsutlwly liuumt .md (upylitht‘tl «IIIIulugy AME HICAN cut I e am It mus Deadline: March 31 (AW! l 51 mn E9 ANI‘ msrmc mom I An, mun-m n Pllgihle In \uhmll in ,me All entries "um Ire rmng WI unpuiil mm 3 All Show less

Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 10
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: The Liebenberg exhibit opens J.J. “Jack” Liebenberg, born July 4, 1893, was the first graduate of the University of Minnesota to earn a B.A. degree in architecture in 1916. He founded the oldest architectural firm in Minneapolis in 1919, Liebenberg, Kaplan, Glotter 8. Associates. This firm is now...
Show moreThe Liebenberg exhibit opens J.J. “Jack” Liebenberg, born July 4, 1893, was the first graduate of the University of Minnesota to earn a B.A. degree in architecture in 1916. He founded the oldest architectural firm in Minneapolis in 1919, Liebenberg, Kaplan, Glotter 8. Associates. This firm is now know as Liebenberg Associates, Architects. Augsburg College is offering a first showing of his accomplishments in the form of sketches, photographs and renderings as a warm tribute of his contributions to the Minneapolis-St. Paul communities. In his 60 plus years in the architectural arena, Liebenberg built more than 200 movie theatres, a number of radio and television stations, a wide range of community structures, temples, hospitals and retirement homes as well as many commercial and industrial designs. These designs have been realized in 16 American states and Canada. Lieben- berg is outstanding for his range and depth of accomplishments marked by his special brand of wisdom and creativity and concern for his fellow man. news briefs Internship Ftudy Boschwitz’s office is inter- ested in offering an internship. A stipend is negotiable. For more information, call Dr. N. Noonan. 0 Summer Internship Juniors with a GPA over 3.0 and an interest in government service please take note. The annual U of M Summer Internship is available for students to earn two course credits and receive a paid internship of about $1 ,000. Augsburg can nominate one Junior. Applicants are required to write an essay on why they wish to pursue this program. Information and applications can be found in Memorial 111 or contact Dr. N. Noonan at #1198. 1980 Federal Summer Intern Program The Department of Defense, US Air Force, is offering a summer intern- ship program at the Pentagon in Washington. The salary can range from $386.40 through $792.80 bi- weekly. Applicant must beastudent in either the undergraduate or graduate level with a major in accounting. One of the student‘s responsibilities will be to assist in the collection and analysis of worldwide financial data for all current operating years. For further information, contact Dr. N. Noonan at #1198. MODEL U.N. The Fifteenth Annual Tri-State Model UN. Conference will be held on April 17-18, 1980, at the Dickinson State College Campus, Dickinson N.Dakota. Any student interested in being a delegate to the Model U.N., may contact Dr. N. Noonan at #1198 or Kris Johnson at #1540. 10 Former member of Chase, the Stan Kenton Band and present member of the Woody Herman Orchestra, Jay Sol/enberger, will appear in the Sixth Annual Augsburg Jazz Festival. The festival will be held Friday and Saturday March 21 and 22. Advanced tickets can be purchased from Jazz Ensemble members. \ Experience and Inno va tion Peterson Rman I to get things done sports briefs Editor's note: Due. to copy dead/Ines, this week 's wrestling and basketball stories will appear In next Friday's issue. Also next week: Spring Sports Preview. Graduation deadlines Graduation is approaching quickly and the following deadline dates should be noted: March 14—Primary and general elections for selection of class motto, gift, and Distinguished Faculty. March 10— Deadline for ordering Caps and Gowns. May 13-15—Pick up Commence- ment seating tickets. May 14—Dean's luncheon for honor students. May 15—Cap and Gown Day Re- hearsal, 3:30 p.m., Melby. May 16—Senior Breakfast, 7:00 am, Cap and Gown Day Ceremany, 10:00 am. May 25—Ocmmencement Day, Eucharist, 8:30 am; Baccalaureate, 10:00 am; Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.; Commencement, 2:30 pm; Return caps and gowns, 4-5:00 pm. Contact Gail Wagner, Senior Class Pres; Mari Lundberg, Senior On-Cam- pus Rep; Gayle Anderson, Senior Off- Campus Rap, or Jim Roof, Senior Flep at-Large if you have further questions regarding graduation information. 0......OOOOOOOOOO... DAVE’S BARBER SHOP 1}"We Cut Hair and Inflation" l [1 Located In Dinkytown d Behind BurgerKingi o A 41414th Avenue S.E. 6 Telephone: 331-9747 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Augsburg College Minneapolis. MN 55454 Friday, March 14, 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 08
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: letters tailed lizard as his running-mate, we would personally endorse them. Until then, we speak of P.R. P.Fl. feels that course credit should be given for such fun things as varsity sports and musical groups. We do not feel that course credit is in order, but rather, play for pay, or a save as...
Show moreletters tailed lizard as his running-mate, we would personally endorse them. Until then, we speak of P.R. P.Fl. feels that course credit should be given for such fun things as varsity sports and musical groups. We do not feel that course credit is in order, but rather, play for pay, or a save as you go plan. This would make for a much more in- teresting college, to say nothing of the people it would attract. The faculty would also be given ample opportuni- ties at additional cash through player bribes. We feel this would be for the better of the community, because it would increase the cash flow, raise grades to a passable level, and benefit all. Through Thick and Thin, We Always Win, Tony Moen and Lee Hansen Editor, tone, content criticized To the Editor: It has been rightly assumed that it is impossible to please all of the people all of thetime. I would think, however, that it would be in your own best interest (and the interest of your paper) to at least make your writers happy. Watching after your own, so to speak. After all, without your faithful, sacrificing writers, where would the Echo be today? Would you still be earning the rewards that i see hanging so proudly on your office wall? My complaint: wishy—washiness. As a writer I find that being an honest man serves me well. I say what I believe, and I am ready to back up my opinions with more than just my ink pen. The Echo has, in fact, served Augsburg and myself rather well. Many interesting, relevant, and ofttimes divergent points of view have been well presented. Still, I increas— ingly find that the Echo refuses to place itself in any compromising Continued from page 7 situations; no real hot beds of controversy; nothing that resembles a fighting, caring, involved position. If we want a hard line stance introduced, we certainly don't go looking in your week-kneed editorials of late to find it. No man can serve two masters. Then remember that our only responsibility is to the Truth. Our loyalty should be to Augsburg students. Anything worth saying is worth paying a price for. Go for it. “No balls, no babies" as my Grandpa used to say. Unjust criticism? Maybe I am the only writer that you have had to at times keep a leash on; if so, lam proud of the fact. Yet in the interest of better journalism at Augsburg, I think that the Echo would best be served by having a dozen writers going at the story “no-holds barred." Adventure is the spice of life. Print this if you dare. Signed, Lee John Lillquist P.S. Ihope that this letter is not in any way mistakenly related to my bitterness regarding the lack of my own personal column. Unexcused leave of absence To the Editor: My friends and I are making plans to live in an annex house. Many questions have come up concerning just how to go about this. On Friday, March 7, I went to the housing depart- ment to find the answers to these questions. When I asked the secretary she informed me that she could not answer my questions and that the person who could, Linda Schrempp- Alberg, was on a week vacation. It is my understanding that housing is one of Schrempp-Alberg’s major responsibilities. My question is this: With the lottery coming up in the very near future was this the best time for Midwest Mouuntaineering has grown up! Our new second floor of tents, canoes, and Kayaks is now ready to serve you. Check us for all you spring and summer packing, ing, canoe- bicycle touring and traveling needs, plus the best in durable clothing for men and women. All remaining skis and most winter clothing now 20-50 % off while supply lasts I fonts - Pucks - loot: u Sleeping has - Klysh - Canoes ll! Cedar, U of I Went Sank Free pulling behind Cam's Blr M-F 1“. Sat. 10-5 that she took her vacation at a similar time last year. Respectfully, Todd Hendrickson her to take a vacation? I would imagine that there are slower times during the year in which her services are in less demand. It is also my understanding repercussions Down on the farm With LEE JOHN LILLOUIST Two brothers. The youngest and the fifth-oldest from among my Great Grandfather Jonas Lillquist’s eight strappling sons. Jonas Jr., John, Vitor, William, Arthur, Elmer, Axel, and George. The Elder was born in Sweden, the Younger in Northern Minnesota. The Elder: He was schooled behind a plow and a team of heavy horses, brought up with a special feeling for watching things grow. For the rest of his life, changing as farming modernized, he made a good living by daily milking his dairy cows, and by seasonally putting in his alfalfa-hay, oats, and wheat. I remember him always for his work-stained bib-overalls, his big, faithful farm dogs, his three-day growth of beard, and for the way he loved that Copenhagen chewing- tobacco. The Younger: America’s rich soil produced a wealthy bounty, and he was fortunate enough to start his “higher schooling" at a Northern Minnesota teachers' college. For the rest of his working days he stayed in education as an administrator, becoming a big wheel by virtue of the praise and rewards that one earns as an inspired civil servant. I remember the now retired gentleman as he remains today. With his pressed modern fashions, his fat little German weiner—hound Dachshunds, his neat gray goatee, and the pipe filled with some exotic blend that he still ofttimes obnoxiously smokes. This is the best—known story about the two. My personal favorite. One year the Younger came back to the farm during a school vacation. Now, at least in his own mind, a better sort of man. He earnestly proclaimed, in the presence of his family, that his enlightening liberal college education had raised him above the common occupations that result from being a farmer. He refused to help with the chores. A short time thereafter, the work-hardened Elder managed to drag the learned Younger out behind the barn (and out of the sight from Ma and Pa). There, with calloused hand, the Elder truly educated the Younger as to an enlightening reality. With boxed-ear and booted-butt the Younger learned that a college education doesn‘t raise a man above his simple common brothers. He appreciated now the manure—rich soil which stained his neat student's attire, the fertile earth from which his family’s prosperity grew. He knew then that there is honor and pride in feeling tired, yet strong, after an honest day’s labor. ldon't know for sure that he really learned all the lessons taught him that day. For Time alone must judge a man's honesty in saying and doing what he has learned as true and right; just as it judges his wisdom and courage in backing up what he has said and done. One thing I do know for certain. The Younger did the chores that night. Just one of many lessons he must have learned from down on the farm. f 7th&CEDAR OPEN I WEST BANK ‘ '4 MON-SAT SAM-1PM 4 f)? \g ‘77 ‘ ‘ \FT':‘-i ‘3 Pitcher Nights at Pilot’s Club 7 Miller & Schmidt . . . . . $1.50 Tues. and Thurs.—9-ll p. m. — ALSO — Rum Night All rum drinks only 50 cents Wed.—8-10 p. m. THE PILOTS CLUB Friday, March 14, 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 06
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: bookends Pointers for teachers By MARY BEAMISH Teaching Human Dignity: Social Change Lessons Ior Everyteacher; edited by Miriam Wolf-Wasserman and Linda Hutchinson; [Minneapolis, MN: Education Exploration Center, 1978, 331 pages; paperback; $7.95. Against the crescendo of voices calling for “back...
Show morebookends Pointers for teachers By MARY BEAMISH Teaching Human Dignity: Social Change Lessons Ior Everyteacher; edited by Miriam Wolf-Wasserman and Linda Hutchinson; [Minneapolis, MN: Education Exploration Center, 1978, 331 pages; paperback; $7.95. Against the crescendo of voices calling for “back to basics" in American schools. Teaching Human Dignity sounds a ringing, if somewhat lonely, note for re-evaluation of our traditional educational system. This anthology of readings by free~thinking teachers points a way toward what they call a more humane education—one that is non-competitive, cooperative and un-alienating. While weaving into its pages a political analysis to support its cry, this book is more than another catalog of complaints against the American educational system. The authors are teachers who report the results of their own efforts to humanize school and plant the seeds of social change. With its emphasis on implementing these ideals in the classroom, Teaching Human Dignity is aimed primarin at teachers, but would also benefit any who are concerned about education and/or social change. Miriam Wolf-Wasserman and Linda Hutchinson edit the book. Wolf-Wasser- man is a teacher and author of The School Fix: NYC, USA, and Demystifying School: Writings and Experiences. Hutchinson is an education coordinator/com- munity organizer. The book is divided into three parts: “School People," “School Subjects," and “Beyond School," covering traditional school subjects as well as areas of social change. Reflections by editor Wolf-Wasserman introduce each part. “School People" deals with studies of common people and their struggles— labor studies, white ethnic studies and minority studies. One of the most interesting sections here is on teaching coal-mining and unionizing history in Appalachian schools. To illustrate the remoteness of American education from Americans’ lives, the author tells the story of an Appalachian coal miner. Although he was born and raised in West Virginia, he never learned about the coal miners‘ problems in school, even though he was required to take courses on American history, world history and even Afro-American history. White racism is the subject of a college course described in another section of the first part. The professor defined the course as “an introductory analysis of Western racist ideology during the last 500 years." The course aimed at helping students recognize their own racism, as well as the racism of the larger society. “Third World and Women's Studies“ illustrates in various ways how students at all levels in school can learn about minorities’ and women's struggles. The book links the struggles of distinct minority groups. The Wounded Knee takeover of 1973, the book asserts, is the story of the ancient Hebrews held in slavery by the Egyptian pharoah; the story of European pilgrims sailing the Atlantic to religious freedom; the story of blacks in Mississippi, Catholics in Northern Ireland and tax rebels in the United States. Active student participation in learning is stressed in the second part of the book, “School Subjects." Elementary school children helped to create their own readers in another section. Their teachers took dictation from these children, wrote down the children’s stories, and then made readers out of the stories. Plays, classroom mural painting, jazz, dance and phy. ed. are also included in the topics of this chapter. One of the more ambitious projects described was a campaign by students at the St. Paul Open School to stop smelly emissions from three industrial plants near their school. In the process, they learned about pollution control laws, community organizing, and politics. The intensity and depth of feeling against the educational status quo come out occasionally in the book, as in Wolf-Wasserman's statement: “What schools are offering these kids is a sleazy simulacrum of a contented middle class culture which hardly even exists any more except as mirrored off the minds of the admen and the studio artists. No wonder they look at us out of those bored, angry, apathetic faces and seem to be saying, ‘Lady, if that’s where you think it's at, I pity you!"' In the third and last part, “Beyond School," two chapters address major issues. One chapter illustrates how some teachers handle the fundamental questions of life, such as love, sex, death, drugs, and imprisonment. The other chapter addresses community involvement and global issues. The sections range from “struggles in the classroom" and community activism, to teaching about underdevelopment and Vietnamese history. I found Teaching Human Dignity to be a hopeful book. Generally, the writing is clear and lively. Sometimes the reading gets a bit tedious and involved, with all the little pointers for teachers. But I think the book is good reading for anyone interested in education—it prods people to take a more critical look at schools and institutionalized learning. Teaching Human Dignity is not a dry schoolmarm‘s handbook, but a slice of life—life in a classrom that seeks fulfillment of the promise of “liberty and justice for all." Moroccan Robin Hood scores in Chimera's The Desert Song By TERRI BOCKLUND Fine Arts Editor New at the Chimera Theater is Sig- mund Romberg's The Desert Song, a swashbuckling tale of romance set in the desert of Moracco in the early 1900‘s. With the story and lyrics by the team of Oscar Hammerstein, Otto Har- bach, and Frank Mandel, the musical production screams of schmulz as each situation of the story spurs the cast into song and dance. Popular tunes such as “Blue Heaven" and “One Alone" originate from The Desert Song. The story is similar to every other musical in some ways. A “Handsome He" falls in love with a “Beautiful She." It is unlike any other musical in every other aspect. “Handsome He" turns out to be the Red Shadow, Mor- occo's own version of Robin Hood. The Red Shadow and his band of rufflans right the wrongs done to the Moroccan peasant folk by the French govern- ment. Beautiful She is Margot Bonva- let, a French society girl who is engaged to a legionnaire in the French Army. Captain Paul Fontaine, whose sole ambition in life is to capture and kill the Red Shadow. As his love for Margot consumes him, the Red Shadow kidnaps Margot from the Moroccan home of the French General Birabeau where she awaits Paul‘s safe return from his conquest. The two find themselves hopelessly in love, she attracted to his romantic, manly, macho ways, and he to her beauty. spunk, and charm. With the General hot on their trail in hopes to retrieve Margot from the clut- ches of the Red Shadow, the moment of truth comes when the courageous 6 Who’s that masked man? The Red Shadow is the mysterious leader of the Moroccan rebels in Chimera Theatre '5 production of the Desert Song. —ECHO Photo by Mike Paul/Ac! 1/ Red Shadow suddenly and silently refuses to fight when the General corners him in a desert hide out. His mysterious action explains itself later, as the audience discovers that the true identity of the Red Shadow is . . . (it wouldn‘t be any fun to tell you that!) In the end, Margot is brought back to General Birabeaus home, and the troops return victorious with news that they’ve killed the Red Shadow. Margot is reunited with Paul, but her heart belongs to that dashing, red-cloaked stranger of the desert. She is distraught with the loss of her love, and will not be consoled. Then, the true identity of the Red Shadow is revealed to her; the man who was the Shadow’s supposed assassin. The two sing a lusty reprise of “Blue Heaven" as the show draws to a close and their love for each other burns again. Directed and choreographed by Jack Eddleman, Chimera's The Desert Song is a success. The acting in the Operetta is particularly successful, as each character is appropriately loveable, enviable, laughable, “loath- able,” or admireable. The singing is also a forte of the production as the Red Shadow (Stephen Lundberg) and Margot (Lola Watson) sing their hearts‘ thoughts with clarity and strength. Particularly impressive sup- porting roles are sung by Clementina (Susan McLean) and Hadji (Brad Scholl). The only weakness in the pro- duction are a few of the chorus pieces that have shakey entrances, and an all-around very basic look to the choreography. The Desert Song will be played Thursdays through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. through April 13. Matinee performances will occur at 2 p.m. on March 23, 30, and April 13. Narr, organist, 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st Street. Saturday, March 22 Jazz Fest VI, featuring Jay Sollen- berger, trumpet with the Augsburg Jazz Ensemble, Larry Tallman con- ducting. 8 p.m., admission $3, $2. Tuesday, March 25 Student Piano and Flute Recital, Shersten Johnson, flute, and Leslie Ouigley, piano. Sateren Auditorium, Arts Agenda Tuesday, March 18 8:15 p.m. Student Organ Recital. Andrea Tuesday, April 5 Student Piano Recital, Kristine West, piano. Sateren Auditorium, 7 pm. Student Violin Recital, Mary Cher— wien, violin. Sateren Auditorium, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Art Exhibit Opening, 2 p.m. in the College Center. Wayne Johnson, photography: Studies in Color. Exhibi- ted April 7-30. Playwrites’ lab grants The Playwrights' Lab IS now accepting applications for 1980-1981 Playwrights’-in-Residence Grants. Up to six residents, with stipends of $2400 each will be awarded. Apr. 15, is the last date submissions will be accepted. For further information on how to apply contact: The Playwrights' Lab 2301 Franklin Ave. E. Mpls., MN 55406 Phone: 332-7481 Friday, March 14,1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 09
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: 'Loathing’ Continued from page 4 heard and seen this campaign before. Thus, it was hard for a gonzo journ- alist like myself to find anything crea- tive to report. One team advocates “new ideas for a new decade." At least they got one thing right. It is a new decade. And the other team goes by...
Show more'Loathing’ Continued from page 4 heard and seen this campaign before. Thus, it was hard for a gonzo journ- alist like myself to find anything crea- tive to report. One team advocates “new ideas for a new decade." At least they got one thing right. It is a new decade. And the other team goes by the sincere slogan, “Working for you." As far as glib, pat slogans go this one has to take the cake. It doesn't say anything, and probably wasn't intended to. The issues that both teams have as their platforms are equally interchangeable and are the same dull and boring issues I've heard about for four years. So, if this is the annual repeat of Auggie politics, what is there to write about? Only the freshmen could find something fresh and new about this campaign. (That’s why they call them ‘fresh' I guess). But in this year of equallyfutile presidential primaries, I can make some interesting compari- sons. Nowadays, recent generations make an effort to appear “different” and “better” than their elders. In reality, we are not too far different than previous generations. We tend to mimic the old folks. Take politics. Few if any of the Democratic or Republican candidates for “Prez” are talking about issues we haven’t heard before. Why? Because nobody, certainly not the President, can seem to solve the issues that have been plaguing the nation for years. Candidates these days are media darlings, with nothing more substantial than a toothy grin. Our current President is an excellent example. And, unfortunately, the public goes for it like the apathetic, media-barraged citizens they are. The same is true of Augburg‘s version of presidential politics. The two teams seem to go out of their way to advocate virtually the same issues. Issues that they probably can do little about, as previous candidates have found out. So, our fearless campaign- ers resort, as the pro politicos do, to a flagrantly mindless media blitz. There are no TV networks and no news magazines. There is KCMR radio and this innocuous, weekly rag, but these are of minimal impact in a short campaign such as this. Our candidates resort to their version of China‘s Dem- ocracy Wall; the infamous posters, nicely silk screened, with the traditional initial-monograms and superflous slogans. We have "cam- paign kick-off parties," which are little more than an excuse for another keg- ger. An integral part of the media monsoon also includes the “PD. stuff,“ where we are informed about the teams through the mail. Earlier this week we witnessed campaign fund-raisers (another excuse for a party). And the “debates,” held Wednesday surely found both teams decked out in (which I can only speculate about since my opinion is premature) their full regalia of vacuous words of wisdom. As in my previous four years, I was subjected to the same boring conundums about parking, program commission, and “Hey! Let's get the commuters involved!" (Am I wrong?) Oh, well. It‘s a sad but true fact that student politics could address issues of substance regarding this school and could prove to be a major factor in Augsburg's development. Could. But we are a product of our environment, and we show it. As state and national politics go, so goes Auggie politics. Well, my beer has run out and Bird Island/Lake Lillian has beaten Mar- shall U (congrats Maggie!) in a game that was more thrilling than any Auggie campaign since the Spore- Shorts comeback. Next time I chooseto grace these pages, I'll try humbly to offer a few ideas that may help to revitalize the current state of students politics! 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TERIl’AKI CHICKEN A boneless Chicken breast marinated in a sauce of oriental spices, served on a bed of rice, REMEMBER TOO —— all of Mr. Steak dinners include: STEAK KEBOB A skewer of savory, marinated sirloin, green peppers, mush— room and onion. DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP Plump and Juicy ocean shrimp, deep—fried to a golden brown. bread, choice of potatoes or seasoned rice, and a crisp tossed salad or soupt OR.....if you prefer a sandwich, we have specialties like: BLACK RUSSIAN Topped with melted Swiss cheese and grilled onion, on rue bread. DUKE BURGER Charbroi open—faced. id and served FINGERLENCTH Expertlg seasoned grounj beef, lenath bun . served on a finger— CONTINENTAL Stuffed with Swiss Cheese blend and mushrooms, on rye bread. We're now open until 10:00 P.N. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY — so we invite you to stop in before and/or after any Augsburg event. s'i'é’ ,R‘ AMERICA 5 STEAK EXPERT MR. 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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 04
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: editorials Before you vote . . . . For those of you who are not voting in today’s election for Student Society President and Vice-President, that’s your problem and your loss. But for those students who are voting, as we are, it’s important to take a good look at what each team (Peterson/Rorman...
Show moreeditorials Before you vote . . . . For those of you who are not voting in today’s election for Student Society President and Vice-President, that’s your problem and your loss. But for those students who are voting, as we are, it’s important to take a good look at what each team (Peterson/Rorman and Maland/Sill) has to offer. Briefly, here are some of the conclusions we‘ve drawn: Qualifications. Candidates always seem to publicize the most detailed and irrelevant qualifications during campaign time. When their lengthy lists do come out it serves one well to ignore the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with the Ausbrug community. These tactics are merely eye-catchers to give the impression the candidate is worthy of the position. Floman, Sill and Peterson have all served in Student Senate and have observed the process of commission appointment and budget- ing. Of these three people, two have been class president and one is currently serving in that position; thus, each has had the chance to sit on the Student Senate Budget Screening Committee, the major budgeting apparatus of the Student Society. Maland has not been exposed to these aspects of Student Society funding and operation. Members of both teams have been exposed to “special student interests.” However, on the whole, the Maland/Sill ticket has worked closer with students and their interests. The Issues. Whether or not the issues this year are “the same ol’ ones," they are nonetheless important. First, a general observation can be made about the Maland/Sill team. New programs (UFFDA—excellent idea) and changes are fine, provided they are truly needed. If possible, one should improve old systems rather than slapping on a new, band-aid-type system. Case in point: student boards tend to be very slow and inefficient. Many times, all that is needed is the representative voice of a strong Student Society President. Peterson/Rorman, as reflected in their literature, have shown a stronger realization of the root problems at Augsburg. They seem to emphasize dealing with issues in that context. The catch here is that they “seem to." Maland/Sill have offered concrete programs (whether good or bad), whereas Peterson/Florman have remained vague as to how they intend to implement change or improve existing systems. Both teams have addressed the issue of lifetime sports credit. We strongly disagree with Maland and Sill’s recommendation to grant credit for lifetime sports. To give credit for two, half-semester, lifetime sports (which can be tested out of) would dilute the strength of the academic credit. Peterson/Rorman, on the other hand, believe “some” varsity and intramural sports could fulfill the lifetime sports credit requirement. This might be a good idea, but what are “some?” We also question the feasibility of registration and course monitoring in this case. Peterson/Rorman would also like to extend credit for participation in musical organization. Absolutely not. If that were to be done, then credit should rightfully be extended to sports organizations and language, psychology and biology labs. Both teams have qualms over the check cashing policy. Maland/ Sill want to abolish the 20-cent handling charge and Peterson/ Rorman want the $25 ceiling removed. Check handling charges are usually standard practice. If free check cashing is possible, however, we would support such a move. However, abolishing the $25 limit raises some questions. The cashing of student paychecks could easily run into thousands of dollars since they're all issued on the same day. Some limit is needed. Both teams have proposed a number of excellent ideas. Maland and Sill‘s program, UFFDA (Unifying Fellow Freshmen Dedicated to Augsburg) is a positive step in improving communication between commuters and residents. Consequently, this would help retention. Also, Maland and Sill have an excellent proposal in utilizing the Chin Wag and Knotty Niche for a study and meeting area when the 4 grill is closed. iv Peterson and Florman‘s proposal to extend library hours is a perennial problem that nothing has ever been done about. It’s about time something is done. Also, Peterson and Rorman would like to establish an Augsburg chapter of MPIRG. (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group). The establishment of such an organiza- tion would broaden the scope of student concern and would also supply an alternative channel for action. Undoubtedly, a lot will happen betwen this writing (Monday) and the time voters read this. Debates will have been held; campaigns will have matured. But one must be reminded that all too often, votes are based on friendships, cronyism and the appeal of expensive campaign techniques. Students should look beyond these things and address the quality of the candidates, their platforms and their understanding of Augsburg. Before you drop the slip in the box, ask yourself several questions. Which team can best articulate and act on student concerns? Which team has a deeper understanding of the significance and mission of Augsburg College? Which team can carry out their campaign promises and move beyond them? And which team do you want to act as representatives of the Augsburg Student Society? ‘Fear and loathing/on the Auggie campaign trail By JOHN KRUSE Staff Writer The atmosphere seemed nearly perfect. A case of Special Ex at my side, the roomie‘s portable Smith- Cornoa in front of these bloodshot eyes, and for distraction, the Marshall U—Bird Island Lake Lillian tournament game on the boob tube. Yes, the setting was right for the production of yet another gonzo journalistic master- piece. Three weeks ago, l was still twitching and on a perpetual high from covering a pressure packed season of women's basketball. I needed a rest. And some downers. My condition was noticed and a cure was prescribed. So what assignment did our thoughful editor-in-chief give me? To analyze the annual Auggie race for positions whose only redeeming social value is the fact that it may look good on your resume. You guessed it, kids; the Student Society President/Vice President Election Campaign. The Echo thought this might be a relaxing change of pace for this ace cub reporter. Thanks, but I didn't want to relax to the point of irreversible inertia! This year‘s edition of ‘campaign fever‘ at Auggie Tech Is as boring as any since my freshman year (ah . . . how time does fly.) Don‘t get me wrong. Students should pay attention to this campaign because the people elected do have some power (about $50,000 worth) and they do affect student life here at Augsburg. The trouble lies for us upperclassmen in the fact that every year we get the impression of having Continued on page 9 Friday, March 14, 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 03
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: cugﬁlng . confessions Can anything good come out of Washington, D.C.? One is tempted to answer, “rarely.” But it did happen the other day when my friend J. Victor Hahn in the Washing— ton office of the Lutheran Educational Conference of North ~ America sent me this list of “Murphologisms” to...
Show morecugﬁlng . confessions Can anything good come out of Washington, D.C.? One is tempted to answer, “rarely.” But it did happen the other day when my friend J. Victor Hahn in the Washing— ton office of the Lutheran Educational Conference of North ~ America sent me this list of “Murphologisms” to brighten ' my day: First Law of Repair: You can’t fix it if it ain't broke. First Rule of Intelligent Tlnkering: Save all the parts. Herblock’s Law of Consumerology and Salesmanship: If it's good, they discontinue it. Wethern’s Law of Suspended Judgment: Assumption is the mother of all screw-ups. Jones’ Law of Zoos and Museums: The most interesting specimen will not be labeled. First Law of Laboratory Work: Hot glass looks exactly the same as cold glass. Ray’s Rule of Precision: Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with an axe. Perkin’s Postulate: The bigger they are, the harder they hit. Jones’ Law of Publishing: Some errors will always go unnoticed until the book is in print. Stewart‘s Law of Retroaction: It is easier to get forgiveness than permission. First Rule of Negative Anticipation: You will save yourself a lot of needless worry if you don't burn your bridges until you come to them. Hertzberg's First Law of Wing Walking: Never leave hold of what you’ve got until you’ve got hold of something else. Horngren’s Observation: Among economists, the real world is often a special case. Heisenberg’s Principle of Investment: You may know where the market is going. but you can't possibly know where it‘s going after that. Law of Probable Dispersal: Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed. Meyer’s Law: It is a simple task to make things complex, but a complex task to make them simple. Le Chateller‘s Principle: Complex systems tend to oppose their own proper function. Filth Law of Unreliability: To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer. That‘s Law: For every vision, there is an equal and opposite revision. ,, O'Brien's Law: Nothing is ever done for the right reasons. First Principle of lso—Murphlsm: Things equal to nothing else are equal to each other. Naeser’s Law: You can make it foolproof, but you can't make it damnfoolproof. Farouﬂ No service charges No bounced checks Earns 5V4 % daily And if you need an occasional check—money orders available Convenient: Just across the street in the Fairwew-St. Mary's Medical Office Bldg, Hrs: Mon -Fri 1000 a m -5'30 pm AND SAVE PLENTY AT THE Riverside Community State Bank Member F D I C Friday. March 14, 1980 lmbesi’s Law of the Conservation of Filth: In order for something to become clean, something else must become dirty. . . but you can get everything dirty without getting Freeman’s Extension: . anything clean. Molllson’s Bureaucracy Hypothesis: If an idea can survive a bureaucratic review and be implemented, it wasn‘t worth doing. Bachman’s Inevitability Theorem: The greater the cost of putting a plan into operation, the less chance there is of abandoning the plan, even if it becomes irrelevant. Corollary to Bachman’s Theorem: The higher the level of prestige accorded the people behind the plan, the least less chance there is of abandoning it. McGowan’s Madison Avenue Axiom: If an item is advertised as “under $50," you can bet it's not $19.50. Sintetos‘ First Law of Consumerism: A 60—day warranty guarantees that the product will self-destruct on the 61st day. Lewis’ Law: People will buy anything that's one to a customer. Colvard’s Logical Premises: All Probabilities are 50%. Either a thing will happen, or it won‘t. Grelb‘s Commentary on Colvard’s Premise: Likelihoods, however, are 90% against you. Underlying Principle of Socio-Genetics: Superiority is recessive. The Last Law: If several things that could have gone wrong have not gone wrong, it would have been ultimately beneficial for them to have gone wrong. Murphy's Saving Grace: The worst is the enemy of the bad. Benedict‘s Principle [formerly Murphy’s Ninth Corollary]: Nature always sides with the hidden flaw. I suspect these selections from MURPHY'S LAW BOOK TWO out of Washington will confirm my suspicion that what the country really needs these days is a sense of humor. If we can't understand what's going on, we can at least laugh. Oscar A. Anderson President Continued from page 1 from a script which has a response for every possible rejection. There are about three supervisors who can listen in on your sales pitch and give you hints on how to do better next time. Although she quit after one-four hour shift, the Augsburg student did admit the job had money-making potential “as long as you’re not uncomfortable selling or pressuring people." Another area firm, Job Line, 1101 Franklin Ave., provides opportunities for students to earn extra income. The firm, a branch of Industrial Help me, 1106 Hennepin Ave, is a temporary help company, not an employment agency. For example, a firm that needs extra help during just their peak business periods, would contact Job Line for those workers. On your first visit, you fill out an ap- plication, anyone capable of working is accepted. After that, if you want to work, all you have to do is show up early in the morning. Job Line opens at 5:30 a.m., although most jobs begin between 7:00 to 8:00 am. Job Line then “vans” workers out to manu- facturing companies like Tonka Toy or Lakeside Industries where they perform such tasks as assembling, packaging, inserting, or taking inventory, receiving minimum wage. At the end of eight hours, workers are picked up and brought back to the office. Here the worker receives his pay in full for the day’s work, minus of course, the taxes (W-2 forms are sent out at the end of the year). In most cases, the payroll is written out ahead of time, waiting for the worker to pick it up. A Job Line employee is covered under Workmans' Compensation and is guaranteed a minimum of four hours pay, whether the company can provide that much work or not. This guarantee does not apply if the worker walks off the job. Usually, though, according to President Bill Constant, a worker can easily get 40 hours a week and “pick up lots of overtime.” Although assignments generally run for weeks and even months, part-time work is available also. Typically, the workers consist of people in the area around the office, not students, although Constant would like to see this statistic changed and encourages students to stop in. Another unique opportunity to earn money is working for the United States government as a census taker. A meeting for those who are interested will be held Saturday, Mar. 15 in room 108, Science Hall. In the pursuit of income, one shouldn't overlook more conventional jobs. Perkins, Fairview-St. Mary‘s, and Dayton’s have traditionally hired a lot of Auggies. Also, Augsburg Food Service is currently seeking workers. If interested, you should contact Carl Stromer. Next Week: Some ways to save that hard earned money news briefs 7,”, Annual Political Science Career Night The Annual Poli Sci Career Night will be held on Mar. 18, at 7:00 pm. in the Marshall Room. Political Science students will be given the opportunity to meet and talk with law students, a law firm intern, lawyers, a budget analyst, a survey researcher, and others. Also included in Career's Night is a Mini Book Fair where professors and students are encouraged to bring used books. Proceeds will go towards Political Science Scholarship Fund. if you have any books that you would like to donate, please contact Kris Johnson at #1540 by Mar. 14. 3
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 05
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: pool kilqorc Our four-year class reunion The last time I was in my hometown I met Eric, Sue, Terri, and Tom at the bowling alley. We had all graduated from high school together, back in 1976, and had all gone on to college. Eric, who was sort of the oddball of the group, dropped out after one...
Show morepool kilqorc Our four-year class reunion The last time I was in my hometown I met Eric, Sue, Terri, and Tom at the bowling alley. We had all graduated from high school together, back in 1976, and had all gone on to college. Eric, who was sort of the oddball of the group, dropped out after one year. He moved up into the woods and started working at a sawmill. During the first few frames, Sue accidentally mentioned that she'll be graduating from the University this month. That's what started the barrage. “How about you?" Eric asked me. “Are you still going to—where was it, Oxford?” . “Augsburg.” “Augsburg, yeah. Did you ever get a decent major?" I told him liberal arts. “Liberal arts? That’s not very practical, is it?“ “Oh, you learn all sorts of things,” Sue chided. “Did you know, for instance, that there aren't any snakes in ireland’? Or that Mark Twain was born when Halley's Comet came through and died when it reappeared seventy-five years later? I could tell you a lot more . . . “So tell me what you are studying," i demanded indignantly. “Accounting.” Eric nodded in approval. “Got a good job lined up?” “I'm not looking," Sue explained. “After graduation l'm going to Texas with a bunch of friends. We’re going to live on the beach for awhile." “Don't you want to start working?" Eric wondered- “Working? I’ve just spent four years in school!” “At least you can get a job when you want one,“ Terri said. “There aren't any openings in biology.” “Then why did you major in it?“ Eric asked. “it was a good major for jobs four years ago. And once you get locked in the program, there‘s no getting out." “Doesn’t it worrry you that you won't be able to get a job?” “Not really. i don’t want to start working right away anyway.” Terri got up and reached fora bowling ball. "A friend and i are planning on living in a cabin in the mountains for a year," she said. Eric was exasperated. “What about you, Tom?” he asked sarcastically. “Are you going to get a job?" “As soon as i get out of school. i’m not a music major anymore, you know. I switched to civil engineering two years ago." “So you still have another two years?” “Three years. Last fall I switched from engineering to architecture.” w’ Eric just shot his head. “I can’t figure you guys out. What you’ve all been saying really gives me second thoughts." “Second thoughts about what?" I asked. “The last few months I've thought about quitting work at the sawmill and going back to school. The pay is good, but it's kind of a lonely life.” “Good pay?" Tom said, his eyes lighting up. “Do you think I could get hired there? We always thought that working out in the forest would be an incredible experience. " letters Oles respond: ’Kilgore missed the boat in Europe’ To the Editor: We request that this be printed in your next issue. We appreciate this opportunity to express ourselves on this matter through your news- paper. Dear Mr. Kilgore. In your column last week you asked for “any Oles" to respond with justification for what you called, “The St. Olaf Myth." In the first place, we have no interest in trying to perpetuate the myth as you seem intent on doing. And, in the second place, it we did respond with any reasons why we may deserve to have a high opinion of our Friday. March 14, 1980 school. it would only support your underlying claim that Oles are vain. Yes, it is true that we are proud of our school, its heritage, and our own accomplishments, but isn’t that also true of most Auggies? It is unfortunate that your entire conception of Olaf and Oles had to be formed around a few things that were said during a month in Europe. We would hope that there is much more to a person than a few passing comments. And what you fail to see. Paul, are the tremendous preconcep- tions with which you went into the interim. You said that you “had gotten the word" and that you “had heard the stories," and that you were ready to "see what (we) were all about." Gosh! If we would have known that, we would have had our group dress better. But seriously, Paul, with those kind of prejudices you could have found supporting evidence for any opinion that you wanted to confirm. We‘re sure you could have made a case twice as strong as this one for the fact that the Oles are alcoholics. The most telling statement in your whole column was when you admitted that “The astonishing thing about this attitude is that St. Olaf students see no need to elaborate on it." Thank you. We couldn’t agree with you more. In other words, this attitude may exist, but you won't notice it unless you go looking for it. We do not question that there are Oles that feel this way, and still others who may go out of their way to let you know that they feel this way, but we hardly feel that this is a condition unique to Oles. We have no interest in making any reciprocal generalizing criticisms of Augsburg and Auggies. Most of us are fortunate enough to have friends from Augsburg upon whom our positive feelings toward your school are founded. And we are responding specifically to you, Paul, because we do not live by the fallacy that you represent (in any elected or stereo- typical way) the student body of Augsburg. Regards, Chad Burlet Cheryl Gilman Kris Evans Bob Patterson Brian Fenelon Sue Gethin Chris Hemple Note: Apparently you misread parts of last week '5 column. One of your charges is that I came into the interim with a bias which caused me to seek out examples which would support that bias. When i wrote that i had "gotten the word, ” l was not referring to St. Olaf ’s attitude, but rather to its reputation as the best Minnesota has to offer. The precon- ceptions / had concerned academic quality. in this instance my precon- ception—that the St. Olaf education has something magical which other schools can’t match—was proved, at least for me, incorrect. Reread the examples I used. Do they support your statement that Oles are not interested in perpetuating the myth? I didn’t make those anecdotes up. And i hardly think that the conversations I had during a month of living with over two dozen other students qualify as “a few passing comments. " How else is one to draw conclusions about anything but from observation and experience? Tew da Editor: Last week, Lewteran Yournalism reached a new low in Paul Kilgore's col-yum in da Echo. Mr. Kilgore in-vited reederce tew answer da eternal kevestion—Vhat's so great about St. Olaf? Ass a former stewdent at dat internationally—known insti-tew-shun of higher learning, ay’d yusst lake tew sug-yest a few reece-uns. V hile udder colleges hat pompusly and smueg paraded dare a-sheeve—munts for all tew see, St. Olaf College hass hung back, hass ben tew modest. Darefore. ay take pen in hand tew speak in itss behalf. Yusst lewk at da record: MUSIC—Last jear, da eminent music and gourmet critic Oli-wer Towne of da St. Paul paper said he taught dat no-vun singss “Bee-yout-i- full Savior” batter dan da St. Olaf Choir. An' he said no kooks kook lutefisk better, eeder. Da editor from Kenyon agreed. GAY RIGHTS—Vhen udder col- leges vuss calling homo-sexualss names lake “kveer” an’ “froot,” St. Olaf vuss in da weritable forefront, by recognizing homo-sexualss' rights and dare presence on campus. Hew could forget da immortalvurds uf our school song: “On the hill where the students are all gay . . . ."? VOMENS‘ RIGHTS—Ass a grad- yew-ate uf dat class of ‘23, ay am heer tew tell yew dat da Dean uf Vomen neh-wer let uss gice treet da St. Olaf girlce ass mere sax ob-yectss! ECUMENICISM—Hew could dare tew sug-yest dat St. Olaf lackss flexibility? Vhy, yusstiafty-four jearss ago, vee ver reddy an‘ villing tew absorb Red Ving Saminary, e-when doe dat insti—tew-shun demonstrated pronounced Haugean tandanceece! QUALITY ED-YEW-CAY-SHUN— Vitness, vill yew, all da grantss St. Olaf receevce! An’ not yusst from Lewteran Brudderhood, eeder. Last jear, it receeved towsans an' towsans Jf dollerce from da Lilly Foundation for da remedial writing program at St. Olaf. Ay tink dat'ss enuf said. Yource for a gold-leafed dome on da Heating Plant Building, Rev. Tjorborn Overby Lyngenboe fret.) Northfield, Minnesota St. Olaf College, Class of ’23 Editors Note: Rumor has it that the Reverend is a cover for the collaborated efforts of a History Professor who “towers” above his colleagues and an English Professor whose byline frequents the pages of the Minneapolis Tribune. Echo’s editorial decision questioned . . . To the Editor: We are extremely disappointed in the decision by the Echo editors to run Pete Temple's essay in “Soundings” last week. “Soundings” is not a letter to the editor that can be followed by “the views expressed in the above letter are not necessarily those of the Echo staff.” We are afraid that this will appear representative of the Augsburg College community and not solely the view of the author. Hopefully this is not the case. The Echo reaches other campuses, the Board of Regents, and all Augsburg students. We feel this broad constituency demands a conscious, responsible decision on the part of the editing staff. They certainly failed on the decision to run Temple's essay. . . . ’Soundings’ attacked Temple's article smacks of bitter- ness and sarcasm. He categorizes women just the way he says “Women everywhere" categorize men. We regret that Temple has encountered bitter women, and we don’t deny their existence. however their views are not, we feel, a majority view. The actions of these women are not indicative of all people concerned Continued on page 7 5
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 01
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota AUQSng Coll u Periodicals 139;?” In” 73! 21:1 Ave. s Minneapolu, Vol. 86, N0. 17 Friday, March 14, 1980 ‘ r. By CHRIS HALVORSON H. EVAN PRUITT Staff Writers “Business exists for one purpose: to serve society well." This was the opinion of James Hetzler,...
Show moreAugsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota AUQSng Coll u Periodicals 139;?” In” 73! 21:1 Ave. s Minneapolu, Vol. 86, N0. 17 Friday, March 14, 1980 ‘ r. By CHRIS HALVORSON H. EVAN PRUITT Staff Writers “Business exists for one purpose: to serve society well." This was the opinion of James Hetzler, manager of Minnesota government affairs for the Dayton- Hudson Corporation as stated in his address on corporate responsibility at Augsburg on March 8. The Dayton-Hudson Corporation, one of the most successful retail corporations in America, claims to serve their community basically by giving five percent of their total profits to "charitable" purposes in the communities surrounding their stores, Hetzler explained in his lecture, “The Corporation as Lobbyist." Hetzler is a Dayton—Hudson lobbyist who voices his corporation's concerns in the Minnesota Legislature. For this purpose. he has printed a pamphlet on the 1980 Minnesota legislative pro- gram that gives the background, forecasts and Dayton-Hudson position on bills ranging from corporate income tax to energy conservation and housing. As a lobbyist. Heltzer educates businessmen about the political arena, asks them to participate in community- improving activities and aligns coalition support (i.e. other busi- nesses, interest groups and individuals in the community) for issues of interest to Dayton-Hudson. Dayton-Hudson‘s outreach to the community is seen as one of the most important activities of the corporation, according to Hetzler. “The future of LAmerica depends on how well America Second In a series: The Auggie and Inflation By GARY KUBAT Features Editor While scanning the "married/ single, black/white, male/female, desired for good times and possible relationship” personals in the Twin Cities’ Reader, this ad might have caught your eye: “ACTORS, MUSI- CIANS, WRITERS, DISC JOCKEYS .. . Could this be the big break you've been waiting for? The advertisement continues, ex- plaining that all of the above-listed jobs require effective communication, and possessing that trait, earnings up to $6 and more could be yours as a Time/Lite representative. What being a Time/Life representa- tive boils down to is selling books over the phone. The sales representative calls prospective customers in the five-state area and Canada, and Corporations work for public — at handles the problems of the urban areas," he explained. J Hetzler did not deny that community interest also helped to increase profits for the corporation, although he implied that profits were a sort of fringe benefit for community partici~ pation. Augsburg alumnus Gary Lohn, vice-president for public affairs at Control Data, expressed this same Conference on Women in Scandinavia and America begins tonight Women and their roles in Scandi— navia and the US will be the focus of a two-day conference entitled: "Evolv- ing Status of Women in Scandinavian and American Societies. Women in the work force, marriage and family status, the status of women in the church, educational goals and textbook bias and attitudes toward women in society and politics are some of the topics that will be covered during the conference. The schedule for the lecture series is: TODAY: 7:00-7:30 p.m.—Registration, Augs- burg College Center, Second Floor. 7:30-7:45 p.m.—Introduction and Welcome, Dr. Oscar A. Anderson, President of the College. 7:45-8:30 p.m.—Status of Women in Scandinavia: Historical Overview, Dr. Cheryl Register, Assistant Professor in Women's Studies at the University of Minnesota. 8:30-9:00 p.m.—Coltee Break. Area provides many income apportun ties introduces them to a series of books from the Time/Lite library. The series may contain from 15 to 25 books, each ranging in price from $6.95 to $12.95, and covering such varied topics as the Old West, World War ii and foliage house plants. While the company is marketing three series of books at one time, the sales pitch is given for only one series. The customer is entitled to examine the first volume for 10 days at no cost. If the customer doesn't like the book and sends it back, no more books are sent. However, if the customer does keep the first volume, he will receive a new book about every two months. After the initial purchase, the customer is not obligated to buy any more books from the series, leaving the freedom to pick and choose from the books as he pleases. Bob Horne, of Time/Life Libraries, Inc., said the job is part self-motiva- tion plus added company incentives. a proﬁt profit element in his talk "Control Data‘s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility." Lohn discussed the City Venture Corporation which focuses on revitaliz- ing urban communities by developing a strong small business sector and utilizing the existing populous as a labor force. City Venture, explained Continued on page 2 9:00—9:45 p.m.—Status 0/ Women in America: Historical Overview, Dr. Gretchen Kreuter, Assistant Professor of History and Coordinator of Women‘s Studies at St. Olaf College. SATURDAY, March 15: 8:30-9:00 a.m.—Registration, Augs- burg College Center. Second Floor. 9:00-10:00 am. — Evolving Status of Women in Scandinavian Societies. The Honorable Ragnhildur Helgadot- tir, Member of Parliament, Reykjavik, Iceland. 10:00-10:15 a.m.—Coltee Break. 10:15-11:15a.m—EvoivingStatus of Women in American Societies, Ms. Arvonne Fraser, Coordinator of Women in Development, Agency for International Development, Washing- ton, D.C. 11:15-12:15 p.m.—-Panel Discussion — Panel Members; Ms. Susan Oppegaard, Dr. Sunny Hansen, Dr. Gretchen Kreuter, Dr. Cheryl Regis- ter. Moderator: Dr, Norma Noonan, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Political Science, Augsburg College. The incentives include contests for money, prizes. free theatre tickets or tree dinners at restaurants like Rudolph‘s and “lots of free books," Horne stated. Located in the 2020 building at Cedar and Minnehaha, Time/Lite offers workers morning, afternoon or evening shifts to choose from. Each consisting of four hours. There are also two shifts offered on Saturdays which totals a 24-hour work week. Starting salary is $3.25 an hour for the first six weeks, $3.40 after six more weeks, $3.50 for an additional six weeks and $3.75 for another six weeks. Time/Lite representatives also earn a commission. The commission can range from $.20 to $1.00 per book. Bonuses of $1 .50 to $3.50 per customer are also given. What experience and/or qualities are needed to sell Time/Lite books? Gary Johnson looks for someone who is outgoing. somewhat intelligent with a good phone voice, and possibly experienced in dealing with the public. At the interview, helpful hints on how to sell are given along with a copy of the script you will use, enabling you to practice on family and friends at home. An Augsburg senior, who wished to remain anonymous, accepted a position with Time/Life two years ago. She described the setting: “You have your own cubicle in a room with around 15 others. After placing a call from a given list of numbers, you read Continued on page 3 12:15-1:30 p.m.—Lunch, Minneapo- lis Room, Augsburg College Center. 1:30-2:00 p.m.—General Session: Briel Presentation and Questions, East Commons, Augsburg College Center. 2:00-2:45 p.m.—Group Discussions- Group I: Ms. Hildegarde Strom, Lea- der; Dr. Gretchen Kreuter and Ms. Susan Oppegaard, Resource Persons. Group II: Ms. Mary Holum, Leader; Ms. Arvonne Fraser and Dr. Cheryl Register, Resource Persons. Group III: Ms. Kay Haaland, Leader; The Honorable Ragnhildur and Dr. Sunny Hansen, Resource Persons. 2'45-3:00 p,m.—Summation, Norma Noonan, Dr. This is the second conference in conjunction With the program "Con- temporary issues—Scandinavia and America," under the directorship of Mildred Joel. The two day conference IS open to the public at no charge and will be held in Sateren Auditorium in the Music Hall. J
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Title: Augsburg Echo March 14, 1980, Page 02
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: CSD pilots career planning By CHRIS HALVORSON Assistant Editor Unsure of what you want to do with your major after graduation? Need help in clarifying your career priorities? Want to get specific information on a career you're interested in? The Center for Student Develop- ment (CSD) is now...
Show moreCSD pilots career planning By CHRIS HALVORSON Assistant Editor Unsure of what you want to do with your major after graduation? Need help in clarifying your career priorities? Want to get specific information on a career you're interested in? The Center for Student Develop- ment (CSD) is now offering a do-it-yourself program to help stu- dents make career decisions called the Guidance Information System (GIS). This computerized career informa- tion service features up-to-date information on over 3000 jobs. With a little help from the CSD personnel, the GIS guidebook and about a half hour of actual computer use, the student can come away with specific knowledge and direction for planning his/her career—all on a computer printout to take with him/her. The computer itself is located in the Center for Student Development. The terminal is hooked up to the Minnesota Educational Computer Consortium and has six programs on file. Besides the GIS, it also has programs for giving information about the armed forces, four-year colleges, two-year colleges, graduate schools and financial aid. According to Joe Voelker, CSD counselor, GIS has been in use since last spring in counseling individuals who have shown a need for finding career information, but CSD wants to let it be available to everyone. CSD plans to offer a regularly scheduled class, possibly weekly, to tell interested students what GIS can do and give them guidance in running the computer. After attending one of these sessions, the student can then sign up for a specific time to use the computer. By using the GSI guidebook, the student instructs the computer to print out information on jobs based on what his/her career interests are, for example, the student can request jobs that “deal with helping people," perhaps in a certain salary range, say Placement Director Barb Rockwell demonstrates new GIS system. ~ECHO Photo by Roald Sateren $17,000-$20,000. Specific job codes are listed in the guidebook and there are many options under each category. With these commands programmed, the computer will then print out the number of jobs that fit these categories. By putting in more commands, such as “working with ideas" or “writing skills required," the number of jobs that meet these specific criteria can be narrowed down. When the computer responds that there are five or less jobs that meet these criteria, the students can then instruct it to list these job titles. From this list, the students may find one that particularly interests him or her and can then command the computer to produce a description of that job. The print-out will describe the general duties of the job, the qualifications needed, how the market looks, and where the students may write for more information. The student can request the description for any and all of the other job titles that have been listed if the first is unsatisfactory. If none of the 25 listed appeals to the student, the list can be changed by deleting some of WOW!!! Next week‘s Words'worth on Wednesday will focus on William Blake, English poet, painter, and engraver of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Catherine Nicholl of the English Department will slides of Blake‘s work and comment on them Blake's illuminated books, for which he wrote the poems, show Augsburg's new collection of created and The Vision of William Blake designed the illustrations, engraved the plates, printed the pages, and finally hand-colored each copy will be featured, along with his illustrations of other works, including The Divine COMEdY, Paradise Lost, and the Book of Job. The WOW program will be from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesday, March 19, in the Flexible Dining Room. computer program the initial commands, the salary range or interests, and adding new ones. Also, if the job description shows that, for example, a master's degree is required, the student can switch to a different program and by going through the same steps, can find which colleges offer a master's program in that area and can get a short description of any of the schools listed. This method of using the GIS may be too general for some students who already have a good idea of what kind of career they are looking for, but who are seeking specific information on that job. The GIS can also be used for this. The guidebook lists occupation titles by number. By instructing the computer to print a specific job number, the student can directly get a job description. The guidebook also has a listing of jobs under general areas of interest, for example social sciences, and the student can get career information for that field. Those who don’t know specifically what they think they may like or dislike in a career may get more confused by using the GIS, according to Voelker. But if there is even a vague idea of interests, the system can be very helpful. “This is usually where students get stuck—the interest is there but they don't know what to do with it," said Barb Rockwell, placement director. The information in the GIS is updated every year so the careers listed in the program reflect the present job market quite accurately. Voelker said that, so far, the GIS is a pilot program to see how effective it can be on a walk-in basis. If it is successful, CSD may invest in new equipment at a possible minimal charge to the student. Any students interested in trying the GIS computer should contact Joe Voelker or Barb Rockwell, counselors in CSD. Corporate Continued from page 1 Lohn. used a holistic approach: training the potential work force, developing housing and health services, stablizing small businesses, etc. He did not hesitate to point out that City Venture, one project Control Data is involved in, expects to make a profit. When asked if there was a contra- diction in revitalizing urban communi- ties and making a profit (considering federal programs in this area were or are designed as nonprofit ventures) Lohn explained that not only could both be achieved but that both were being achieved in the Twin Cities, Augsburg grad Gary Lohm, vice-presi— dent for public affairs at Control Data. —ECHO Pholo by Hugh Prurtt Philadelphia and elsewhere. He cited two needs of the post- industrial era: (1) corporations‘ need for facilities and labor and (2) society's need for urban revitalization. Accord- ing to Lohn, Control Data was building in the urban center as one answer. But, although such endeavors are fueled by large corporations, the real support for stable employment and thus a stable community has to come from small business. Convocation on American Indian family Augsburg's third annual “Convoca- tion of the Family" will feature a lecture on historical and contemporary issues facing the American Indian family, by Dr. John Redhorse of Arizona State University. The convoca- tion will be held in the Sateren Auditorium at 8:00 pm. on Wednes- day, March 19. Dr. Fledhorse worked extensively with Ah-be-no-gee, a Minneapolis project on American Indian child abuse and neglect, while he was attending the University of Minnesota. He is currently an associate professor in Social Work at ASU. The program is free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Augsburg College Social Work Depart- ment, the American Indian program, and State American Indian agencies and organizations. ROALD SATEREN TEDD PETERSON edlio'rln-Chle' assomate editor JEFF JARNES H. EVAN PRUITT business manager "\aiidg‘"q ediloi BOYD KOEHLER Iaculty consultant CHRIS HALVORSON aSStstant editor PENNY BECKER henseli tor GARY KUBAT teatuies eitilc' TERR! BOCKLUND lineariseditor LAURIE JESSEN soot'sedtlor HOWARD SMITH assooate sports edilor LEE L|LLOU|ST Umttibuting ediim KRISTEN OLSRUD MAUREEN COOPER cop, editors MARY GUSTAFSON JEFF DANIELOWSKI ERIK KANTEN BOB JORGENSEN head photogvachE'S cartoonist THE AUGSBURG ECHO. Published weekly each Friday except during Augsburg interim vacation periods and holidays by the sl inertia of Augsburg College, 73‘ r 215i Avenue South Minneapolis. Minnesota 55454 Phone 330-‘102 Opinions expressed are those of the authors anti do not neCESSaflif tellecl those ol the Suppotl‘ng stall aria ministration 'acult/ or the remainder of the stments Hun/7w “like mlsz «3'60 (01 908": pvt-SS? Annual subscription rate is $7.00. Friday, March 14, 1980 0...... -. «.a A
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 18, 1980, Page 07
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: film clips Heart skips method rather than the “Oh my God . . ." alternative. Face it. There are only so many times you can bend over, pretending to tie your shoe, without your date beginning to wonder. Secondly, the townspeople in The Fog have a notion of what’s going on early. There is none of...
Show morefilm clips Heart skips method rather than the “Oh my God . . ." alternative. Face it. There are only so many times you can bend over, pretending to tie your shoe, without your date beginning to wonder. Secondly, the townspeople in The Fog have a notion of what’s going on early. There is none of that “Oh sure 'Breaking A way ’ Continued from page 6 this film is like trying to pick out the prettiest samples from a stack of newly minted dollar bills. Casting, directing, cinematography, soundtrack, editing are all superb. It‘s one of those films where you'll find yourself recalling a scene in full detail days later and smiling or laughing aloud at how well it worked. I loved the cutters—especially Moocher, a pimply-faced undergrown “greaser.” He's a swell person if you don’t abuse him, but when a would-be employer instructs him to “Punch in, Shorty," he delivers the time clock a fatal blow. The hero of the film is David, the only son of the beleaguered car salesman, who adds to his father's high blood pressure by deciding to become "ltalian." He listens to opera recordings and sings arias while he rides his bike around Bloomington‘s neighborhoods. “He used to be just as normal as pumpkin pie,” one aging neighbor clucks as he rides by. Father is equally appalled at being addressed with "Buon giorno, papa," in front of his not-too-romantic customers. I loved the portrayal of the father. He suffers through endless humilia- tions at his son's weirdness—like the time he catches the boy shaving his legs. He can't understand the kid’s lack of ambition and is horried by the possibility that he’ll turn out to be a bum. He shows signs of being a stereo- typical Hoosier red—neck, but he's too good an actor to ever let you give up on him. When David comes back from having lost a bike race to his beloved Italian competitors, because the Italians intentionally fouled him, he falls in dad's arms and cries. Dad sputters with embarrassment momen- tarily, but the love you always suspected was there comes through as he shows pleasure that the kid will still turn to him in his hurt. He has several other choice moments in the film, but you‘ll have to see them for yourself. I loved the location shots. The exotic, quiet beauty of the stone quarry where the cutters while away their summer makes you wish you lived in Indiana. Winding down tree-covered roads with David as he trains on his bicycle while Italian Baroque music plays in the back- Friday, April 18, 1980 Continued from page 6 that dead guy just got off the table and tried to stab me, but We always been at the wrong place at the wrong time" type of logic which is so irritating. Besides Mr. Houseman's brief appearance, the cast is filled adequately. Adrienne Barbeau plays Stevie Wayne, the disc jockette of radio station KAB, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jamie's real-life mother Janet Leigh, and Hal Holbrook. The movie is very well photo- graphed. vital to a suspense movie. The music, written by Carpenter, is also good, and at times, closely resembles the music from The Exorcist. All in all, The Fog is a film that can be enjoyed by many, even those who don‘t traditionally enjoy this type of film. However, for the ardent Last House on the Left types, The Fog will be Disney. But the disservice Jaws did for swimming, The Fog should accomplish for those misty, clouded nights. ground takes you on a mementary vacation. There‘s one marvelous little scene where David gets in the airstream of a big semi when he's got 50 miles of road to cover to get back to Blooming- ton. The driver of the rig catches sight of David and signals that it's okay to; follow him. Then he gets involved in seeing how fast he can go before Dayld can no longer keep up with him. 55 is no trouble; 60 is fine, 65 . . . . The driver is mildly chagrined when he‘s pulled over for speeding; David gloats that he makes it home in less than an hour, and that's that. This is also one of those films a person likes so well that you don‘t want to hear what others have against it. So I have to get defensive for a minute. You might not like it—if you're a fraternity/sorority type, or if you resent the glorification of homely virtues, or if you like to see those from the wrong side of the tracks stay where they belong. Well, that's your privilege. Personally, I’m happy with this new (revived?) trend in film-making that champions basic decency. Being There is another film in this mold. Although Peter Sellers plays a character in the film described as having “rice pudding between his ears," his native honesty, kindness, and ingenuousness cause the audience to pull for him much more whole-heartedly than we ever could for a Butch Cassidy or a James Bond. The title Breaking Away ostensibly refers to breaking away from the pack in a bicycle race. But perhaps it also refers to a new era of comedy wherein we're breaking away from classy cynicism. I hope so. 4th Midwestern Writers’ Festival 8e Book Fair Small Press Book Fair The College of St. Catherine, Gymnasium y' April 25, 11 a.m.-6 pm. I April 26, 10 a.m.-5 pm. The Small Press Book Fair is free and open to the public. Small press literary publishers representing 200 presses from 52 states, Canada, and Great Britain will display for sale the books, magazines, and graphics they publish. Poetry and prose readings will be held adjacent to the display hall. Parked outside will be the Plains Distribution Book Bus specially stocked with regional publica- tions. The College of St. Catherine is located in St, Paul (off Cleveland, Randolph, and Fairview Avenues). There is ample parking both on campus and nearby. Sponsored by the Assomated Colleges of the Twrn Cities and the Walker Art Center This acllvlly is made possrble by grants lrorri the Jerome Foundation the Minnesota State Arts Board from funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature lhe Dayton Hudson Foundation lB Dalton Bookseiier Dayton 5 J B Hudson Target Stores). arid the General Mills Foundaiion to heart-to-h talk. 0d place ve a eart When you Comt- to Perkins, you don't Ours is not thi- dattor-bnng kiiitl ot have to "pay rent" on your table or booth by ordering a big dlnllt‘l’, or something elaborate place that makiw mining «Hid \‘l‘lt‘l coriwnnhon |lllpil~~lb|0 50, (omi- in for .i \hll Aintimo Just come in and talk things over \\‘llh Perkins 1'» a grout PIJKI‘ lor .i hi'drtrttlr a good cup of colts-c. At Perkins, no one hustlcs you out to make room for newcomers, hi-art (hat, a quit-t busin-ws Illllth, .i cozy dinner, A lati- nighl matk You’re always “‘t'lt'tlnh‘ lioiii-st
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 18, 1980, Page 10
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: After eight years Gryge/ko leaves behind a legacy By JEFF SWENSON Assistant Wrestling Coach In the basement of Si Melby, the Augsburg wrestling team is sitting in a half circle in a room marked P.H.D., the wrestling room. The letters stand for Pride. Hustle, and Desire. At the opening of the...
Show moreAfter eight years Gryge/ko leaves behind a legacy By JEFF SWENSON Assistant Wrestling Coach In the basement of Si Melby, the Augsburg wrestling team is sitting in a half circle in a room marked P.H.D., the wrestling room. The letters stand for Pride. Hustle, and Desire. At the opening of the circle stands wrestling coach John Grygelko. The coach isn’t explaining a new maneuver or a new hold: he‘s talking about goals. He tells his wrestlers to reach for the stars. He says, “set your goals high so you've gotta really work to achieve them. Don't sell yourself short.“ He asks them “How much do you want it? You have to be honest with yourself.“ He has a message for all of us. He may read a poem or an article from a newspaper, tell a joke, or speak of a sermon he has heard. His philosophies are not only about wrestling and for wrestlers. They are for all types of athletics and for all aspects of life. “G” (as he is more frequently called) has announced his retirement from coaching this year. People who follow wrestling are familiar with his excellent record. His first 25 years in coaching were at Robbinsdale High School where he had 16 individual state champions, a team state championship, and a 247-47 win-loss record in dual meets. Eight years ago “G” came to Augsburg and now leaves with six straight MlAC conference championships, 10 all- Americans, two national champions, a string of 50 straight conference dual meets without a defeat, and 2nd, 3rd, John Grygelko: a man who leaves behind an impeccable wrestling record. The philosophies and goals he related to his wrestlers will be a witness of his dedication toward individual fine tuning of mind, body and soul. Men's tennis capture first win By JOHN KRUSE After a slow start to their season, the Augsburg men‘s tennis team got on track with a smashing victory over Northwestern College of St. Paul last Wednesday. The men’s team won eight of the nine matches played and never looked back in winning 88 of the 112 games played. The whole season may not be as rosy as the match depicted above. The tennis team should find some tough going in the conference again this year, with perennial favorites Gusta- vus and St. Olaf pacing the rest of the field in MIAC. The Auggies opened the year with large defeats at the hands of the University of Wisconsin! Stout and North Hennepin Community College, sandwiched around a close 5-4 defeat at the hands of Macalester. The team, despite lacking a sufficient budget to rent indoor court time for practices before the season begins, does sport some good talent. Number one singles player Frank Beckendorf and vastly improved sophomore Craig Wendling lead the roster of the team. The balance of the squad includes senior Chris Walker, juniors Dana Bloedel and Kurts Strenieks, sophomore Mike Johnson, and freshmen Joel Arne, Michael Goodman, and Mark Hassenstab. The team faces matches against Hamline next Monday and St. Thomas on Tuesday. Both matches start at 3 pm. TENNlSﬁ Lesso~*6 THE Mop - SHQT7 u uv ‘\.uuu 10 Women ’s softball take two from Gusties By JOHN KRUSE Contributing Editor The Augsburg softball team, after two potential starts at Mankato and St. Cloud were washed out due to weather conditions, but finally managed to get their season underway last Saturday with a pair of games against Gustavus. And they started the season in fine style, winning both games by scores of 11-1 and 5-1. Both games went only five innings, however, The first was called after “five” because of the 10—run rule which stops a game after one team leads by ten or more runs. The second game was stopped after five innings because of windy and cold weather. Aside from a strong offensive display, the standout performance by the Auggies was turned in by pitcher Dana Holmes. Pitching both games, Holmes showed an "excellent, rising fastball that had the Gustavus hitters fooled," according to catcher Stephan— ie Torgerson. The team will try to continue its winning ways tomorrow as they travel to Northfield for games against Carleton at 10 am. and an afternoon game versus St. Olaf at 1 pm. Scandinavian/ American conference Life Style and Health is the topic for a two»day conference April 18 and 19 at Augsburg. _ The Scandinavian-American dia- Iogue Is in a lecture-discussion format and is open to the public at no charge, Workshop topics include alcohol, physical fitness, smoking and public policy. 5th, and 7th places in the nation as a team. His record speaks for Itself. He has laid down a proud tradltlon at Augsburg, a tradltlon of winning. “G” will be missed dearly. He Is leaving Augsburg but will never leave the people he has touched. Those who had the privilege of knowing "G" personally will always remember the influence he had on their lives. My wish for others is that sometime in their lives they have the experience of meeting a man like “G”. .OOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOO DAVE’S BARBER ‘ SHOP tr , {1‘ ‘We Cul Hair and inflation " I“; Located In Dinkytown Iv} Behind BurgerKingt . 4141401 Avenue SE. Telephone: 331-9747 .O...O.....0.0.0QOQO ﬂan TAPPAREL X .adidas . 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Title: Augsburg Echo April 18, 1980, Page 08
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: letters performed by licensed physicians under sanitary conditions. Only an extreme minority of women use abortion as a means of birth control, and this problem is not confined only to the freshman class, as your article insinuates. We found your statement to the effect of there being “no way to...
Show moreletters performed by licensed physicians under sanitary conditions. Only an extreme minority of women use abortion as a means of birth control, and this problem is not confined only to the freshman class, as your article insinuates. We found your statement to the effect of there being “no way to beat the students into the submission of more conservative interests" highly outrageous Lee. as legal adults we deserve more credit. Not only are most of us familiar with contraception and feel free to take advantage of it, we are not feeling “beaten into submission" by anyone '5 “conservative interests." "How about it women, are you ready to use your brains about your bodies?" Lee, thanks for pointing that out to us. We were not aware that our brains and bodies were connected, (being “another one of those girls that kids themselves about the likelihood of pregnancy"). Then there is your guilt- inspired statement which says, “the Continued from page 4 can't force your ideologies on individuals who have the right to live their own lives." You could have fooled us, Lee. Angie Carlson Jodi Holden ’By the way. . . .’ Dear Editor and Fans alike, It is time to dig out our new rusty pen and begin anew our scurilious statements of others'printed words, including those of now-famous Auggies, such as Ross Berndt, Roald Sateren and Pete Temple. Pete Temple, for the first time in his life has succeeded in getting most of Augsburg's attention around the time of the study body government elections, something which he has attempted to do many times through campaigns of his own demented plan. This time we do not think it was intentional, mainly because he was not pictured wearing overly-large sun- srn in sex is no longer that obvious to giasses, with some other dummie in many People-" We were “01 aware the picture with him like Paul that sex ever was a sin, and you are Sannerud, Many have written in completely contradicting your “it feels aiiempiing to pui Mr, Temple in his good and is good for you" statement in piace, meanwhiie showing why his the beginning Of Your amele article about women was wrong. Why In the fourth paragraph, you say, people must deem it necessary to point "We aren'tasking that people change this out, we do not understand. If their own personal beliefs. but you someone‘s point of viewis at fault then Continued from page 5 College Pranks roommate had a hunting rifle. Every night he would open our window and shoot across the lake at the town water tower. which was a couple of miles away," “Did he ever hit it?" | asked. "He didn‘t get much of a chance, The head of the dorms caught him early in the semester and it wasn't too long before I had a new roommate." There have been practical jokes during my four years at Augsburg. of course, but they really haven't matched up to the classics. The number of pranks rose after Animal House came out, but the quality of these pranks suffered: they were more self-conscious than they were original. Everyone dressed in togas and did weird things because the movie said that‘s what college students are supposed to do, i was sure that the whole legacy of college pranks was nonsense when, just before Easter, my faith in the practical joke was restored. My brother, a freshman at the University‘s Duluth campus, told me about the April Fools' Day joke his dorm had played on a student. “After supper on April Fools‘ Day," he said, “we ripped a bed sheet into strips and used the pieces to tie up a kid on the floor. We tied his hands and feet, blindfolded him, gagged him stuffed cotton in his ears, and threw him into a car. Then we drove out to the Duluth Airport. “We walked him down the concourse, through the security detector, and onto a plane headed for Minneapolis." “Come on.“ l said skeptically. "Am i supposed to believe that the airlines let a bound-and-gagged passenger on the plane?" "It's true! " my brother insisted. “We told them what we were doing, and they said it was alright as long as we untied him. But we left the blindfold on. We left quietly. and the kid thought he had been put on a city bus. Then he heard these big engines revving up. and by then the plane was taxiing down the runway." "He flew to the Cities and back?" I asked incredulously. "No. it was only aone-way ticket. All of us on the floor had chipped in and paid $54 for it. "So an hour later he was standing at Twin Cities' International Airport with nothing but six dollars in his pocket. The kid‘s not from Minnesota, and he had never been to Minneapolis before. He knew what freeway went to Duluth, though. so he went to a cab and said. ‘l have six dollars. Get me as close to 35E as you can.‘ Then he just started hitchhiking. Four rides later. at 3:30 in the morning, he arrived back at UMD." The student apparently wasn't too upset about his nine-hour adventure. His friends had been kind enough to make sure he had no tests or papers due the followrng day. The guy slept in most of the morning and when he woke up everyone got together and had a good laugh. Then things returned to normal. Now that‘s the kind of story you can tell your kids someday. 8 so be it. As it has been said, you can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead. This applies to Mr. Temple. One apparently can have deep feelings, something which one might want to share with others, but we can learn that it would be better kept to oneself, otherwise it can cause a slight uproar amongst the common (wolman, the scorn of which there is no comparison. We have nothing against women and sisterhood, in fact we are all for women, and look for them whenever we have a chance, but we have yet to be asked out by one, or have a female waiting for us at our house being made to talk to our parents about sports or cars and then be driven to a school dance and on the way home be told, “Sorry, I'm out of gas . . Our next topic is Lee John Lilquest and S.E.X. We feel that there are two types of thoughts on this: 1) yes or no; or, 2) l'm interested in knowing more on this or no, i can't think or know anything about this. We don't know if the Echo is attempting to sell more papers through an old tried and true method of selling the paper through sex, such as Playboy has done and later Newsweek, but we certainly hope that this paper is not being reduced to smut. Look at what good it did for Hugh Hefner or for Larry Flint for that matter. They might have grown rich and famous and might be able to buy Augsburg several times over, but then what is Augsburg going to do with more money being raised each year? Pay our beloved professors more, or lower tuition costs? Paul Kilgore has taken quite a flack in the recent past for his article about St. Olaf. This is an article we are sure that he regrets writing but what the heck, you only live only once or else you don't. If all the Olles took that article to heart, then we wonder what they do with all the Olle and Sven jokes being told across the nation? We know that there aren‘t any Auggie jokes being told at humor—training classes, but we bet there are Paul Kilgore jokes being tossed about at insult-training somewhere. The now infamous Memorial Fire has to rank in Minnesota history with the great Hinkley fire, at least this is what we thought after seeing episodes of this great tragedy being played on T.V. News several times. The fact that this ever had to happen is indeed a tragedy, one which we feel the college attempted to duck through saying the fire alarms weren't faulty because of the college. Maintenance, it appears, is an entity of its own, separate from the college. if this is so, then Memorial must be nothing more than a sore spot for Augsburg. We must not, however, let this fire become too large. Let's face it, this fire was no bigger than some of the fires we‘ve had in our own ashtrays, and far smaller than those caused by the burning of draftcards and other things at food service. Now that this has gained notoriety, we notice that Augsburg has put up signs notifying students that the fire alarms might not work. By the way, weren't all buildings in which people lived in residential splendor, such as Memor- ial, required to have smoke alarms? Through Truth to Honesty, Tony Moon and Lee Hansen Correction The name of the Famous Islamic historian Ibn Khaldun was spelled wrong in last week ’3 Echo [April 11]. Further, it should be noted that Basheer Nijim [also a name usedjis, in fact, a Professor of Geography and Head of the Department of Geography at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. But actually, this is all secondary. Allowing space for names we had not yet confirmed, the names of Ni/‘im and Khaldun were inserted. In all places where these names were used, Faraidoun Bourbour should have been inserted. TRACY'S SALOO‘J gens & Spirits i There 9s Saigon Pitcher Special! $1.00 off the Pitcher of your choice! Free Pop Corn, Too! I $1.00 off any pitcher! , Please present when or- I dering. Good thru April 18th - 24th. I... _ .__ __ ~_. _ ___ l“_*_—~'__‘l | | l 2207 East Franklin Friday. April 18, 1980
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Title: Augsburg Echo April 18, 1980, Page 06
Collection: The Augsburg Echo Collection
Search Result: O'Neill’s 'Ah Wilderness!’ opens tonight By LORI RYMAN In a large, small-town of Connecticut in 1906 lives an ordinary American family. They are typical in their humours and vexations. They are average folk, faced by average problems, and have the strength to solve them. What concerns them most...
Show moreO'Neill’s 'Ah Wilderness!’ opens tonight By LORI RYMAN In a large, small-town of Connecticut in 1906 lives an ordinary American family. They are typical in their humours and vexations. They are average folk, faced by average problems, and have the strength to solve them. What concerns them most in Ah Wilderness! is the youthful fervor of seventeen-year—old Richard, a rebel who reads Swinburne, Shaw, Wilde, and Omar Khayyam. He is also passionately in love with Muriel, the girl next door. The mishaps created by Richard's rebellious fervor are humor- ous. chaotic, and always tender. “Strong with the strength that is tenderness, warm with the ineffable sweetness of every day life. . . '~"’ritten with reticence and comprehension . . . Here. my friends, is a beguiling play.“ —New York World-Telegram. “For once O'Neill goes beyond penetrating his characters; here he loves them, with a nostalgic under- standing of their faith and humanity," -New York Evening Journal. Augsburg's production of Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O'Neill is being performed at Stage Two (old music hall) under the direction of Julie Driver-Bolton, on April 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 at 8:00 RM, and April 27 at 2:30. The cost is $2.50 for adults, $1.50 for students and senior citizens. Anyone interested may call 330-1257 for reservations. CAST LIST NAT MILLER . . Dave Fitzlie ESSIE MILLER Kellv Korbel ARTHUR. their son Peler Rosensvtst RICHARD. their son .. Dave Russel MILDRED. their daughter Kathy Adams TOMMY. their son . . . SID DAVIS. ESSIE's brother . Gary Rorman LILY MILLER, NAT‘s Sister Julie Papulas DAVID McCOM BER . . . Mike Laudenslager MURIELMcCOMBER.hisdaughler LoriRyman Donovan Vimar WINT SELBY Peter Siervold BELLE , Lauri Fyksen NORA Penny Larson BARTENDER Arlin Becker SALESMAN Robert Hubbard DIRECTOR Julie DflVé'V’BU/IGD SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Michael Beery Don Fidler Paul Sannerud Brett Batterson Friday, April 18, 1980 film clips The heart skips a few beats By GARY KU BAT Features Editor John Carpenter, the man who gave thrill seekers the classic Halloween. is again trying to “scare the socks off" audiences with his latest effort, The Fog. An old, sea-weathered sailor, Mr. Machen, portrayed by John Houseman is sharing ghost stories around acamp— fire to a group of small, wide-eyed boys as the film begins. His last tale is the saga of the ship, The Elizabeth Dane. As the story goes. The Elizabeth Dane drew in toward land on April 21 at midnight, guided by a light on shore, eventually recognized as a campfire. A fog suddenly sets in, the ship hits rocks and sinks. The fog then vanishes as quickly as it came. Legend has it that when the fog returns, the men will rise up and search for the campfire once again. Coincidently, or not so coincidently. the date is April 21, the hour midnight. An eerie fog is creeping toward Antonio Bay. A row of pay telephones all start ringing at once. A grocery store chimes as the bottles on its shelves are rattled. A closed gas station lights up. a nozzle disengages itself from a gas pump, falls to the ground, and pumps gas out. Suspense films all have one thing in common. They lose a lot once the whole plot is disclosed, Enough said. Let‘s just say the fun is just starting. The Fog is refreshing in two important aspects, however. First, in ~ECHO Photo by Phil Hsaio any horror-suspense film, there IS a certain amount of gore expected, but how that gore is handled is critical to the film's success. Take, for example, The Omen and The Omen-Part II. In the first movie, there was suspense, an uncertainity—a kind of hold your breath and grab the armrest—type of fear of what might happen. While not exactly a Saturday afternoon item for the kids, The Omen blended anxiety and the messy sequences skillfully. The Omen-Part II, on the other hand, left no doubt in the viewer's mind. You knew whose number was up next—it was just a matter of finding a new and grotesque way of finishing the victim off. Gore was just used for shock value. In The Fog, Carpenter elected to go the “heart skipping a few beats" Continued on page 7 ’Breaking Away." New era of comedy By RUTH WOOD Staff Writer There‘s one thing wrong with the film Breaking Away. One flaw. The hero's father, a used-car salesman, is confronted by four fraternity boys from Indiana University who are pushing back onto his lot a car he recently sold one of them. They demand a refund. Father attempts single-handedly to push the car back at them. Neither side will give in, so they push until Father suffers a coronary. If you can forgive a director this one wretched excess. then treat yourself to this film. In all other aspects the comedy is terrific—delightful, hilari- ous, uplifting. The main plot involves an attempt by four recent high school graduates to win the “Little 500"—a bicycle race normally dominated by Bloomington, Indiana's fraternity teams. Our four heroes have an especial axe 7 grind, as they are all “cutters' -sons of lower class laborers who've worked in local stone quarries. The boys have suffered the stigma of being from the wrong side of the tracks all their lives, and they both bristle and quaver at the chance to defeat a group that has made them feel inferior all their lives. Trying to pick out the highlights of Continued on page 7 6
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