Concordia College, 275 North Syndicate, St. Paul, MN 55104 AusWiedersehen Farewell by Steve Galchutt In the past sixteen years, Robert Kolb has served as Acting President for one year, A very vital part of the religion department served as Chair of the Religion department is no longer with us. Dr. Robert Kolb and for five years and won the Concordia his wife, Pauline, have moved to St. Louis, "Professor of the Year" award twice. Dr. Missouri where Dr. Kolb is working not Kolb has also written valuable texts on a only as a professor for Concordia Seminary, variety of subjects. He has published books but also as the Director of the Institute for of his own , written articles for magazines Mission Studies. All hope that the Kolbs and journals and even edited a few books. have good fortune in these endeavors after spending sixteen years as part of the Besides having an interesting past, it would Concordia community. seem that there is much that lies in the future for Dr. Kolb. While here at Robert Kolb has a long and distinguished Concordia, Professor Kolb taught courses in record for his education, employment and history and religion, such as Historical publications. He graduated from Concordia Inquiry and The Reformation, for example. Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana with fir. • ,,,k>'& a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963. Five However, at the Seminary where his title is years later, Robert Kolb received his Master Professor of Systematic Theology, he will DR. KOLB, PROFESSOR Extraordinaire/, READING ONE OF HIS FAVORITE TEXTS, of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. be teaching classes such as Baptism and IN GERMAN OF COURSE. Louis. The Doctrine of Creation. The position as the Director for Mission studies will also In another five years Robert Kolb became bring change, not just to Professor Kolb but Doctor Robert Kolb with a degree from the also to the Seminary and the Church. The position as he has traveled and attended Hoffman School of Christian Outreach University of Wisconsin in Madison. Kolb reason for this is that it is a new position. conferences in Europe, especially Germany, helped him develop in this aspect. Dr. Kolb had already started work as the Executive The primary aim of this new position is to in the past . He can speak German and is also expressed, "Concordia is a fun place to Director of the Center for Reformation bring cross-cultural experiences and pro- presently learning Russian. be. We have enjoyed being here." I am sure Research before he received this degree. Dr. grams to the seminarians and the church at that I can speak for many of the students Kolb held this position for five years. After large. Dr. Kolb also has background in the cross- and faculty in saying that we have enjoyed this position, he came to Concordia where cultural aspect of his new job. He sights the Kolbs being here as well. ❑ he has distinguished himself. Doctor Kolb will especially be working in that his involvement with the Oswald Eastern Europe. He is well suited to this A New Issue: Environmental Racism

Also, society has increased its demands for by Jason Walker dumps, that law-makers deliberately zoned After the EPA first announced its intention the dumps near a black community. If the to proceed with a formal investigation, justice and equality between race, gender communities in both Alabama and and sexual persuasion. The melange cre- recently reported EPA investigations reveal that there is Arkansas began to press the EPA to open ated in this is quite volatile when another that the EPA is beginning investigations in truth in these claims, Mississippi law- investigations in their states. ingredient, such as Environmental Racism, the state of Mississippi concerning allega- makers, zoning contractors and other state is added. tions of what has come to be called officials could come under fire as the legal Environmental Racism. system takes on the new issue and court- If either case warrants investigation, it rooms attempt to sort out and define would be the same as saying that Politics, law and their agents will all be Environmental Racism. But it could be Environmental Racism is real, a concern to under attack from the media as well as The allegations came about after years of months or even years before the investiga- all, and demands attention. In the face of activists from every front who will have protest by local people in a predominantly tions are completed. this is a growing population with increas- increased power, haranguing yet another "- black community in southern Mississippi ing demands on land for living and the ism." It should prove to be interesting at and the location of a large number of toxic disposal of its waste, both hazardous and the least. waste dumps. The heart of the matter is of course justice ❑ and equality. The investigations in non-hazardous. Mississippi could set a new precedent on The protests claim race was a considera- how both justice and equality are viewed. tion in the placement of the toxic waste

INSIDE Loubert CSP Petra Wisconsinites & Basketball Snoozes Unite Teir III BBegins Smokes Sal ? See News p.2 See Variety p.5 See Sports p.6 See A&E p.8 See Opinion p.11

NEWS Friday, December 3, 1993 page 2 MX3M"'MV, 1,3:fmNIVItatarqr,, Wa, tiK\7 .7a4 7Tagra Where Do We Go? by Julie Olsin When the issue of smoking on tier three was originally brought forth to the board of SECURITY "Where are we to go?" has been a popular governors, they had decided to uphold question recently among the smoking popu- policy and enforce the no smoking regula- In an effort to keep you better informed as to the nature and lation on campus. It seems as if there is no tion. However, the issue was brought forth relative security of our campus, we have complied and will continue place for the students on campus to smoke once again, through negative feedback except for the entryways to the classroom from smokers, especially from those who to report the number of requests for services that we receive. wrote in their concerns and the SUBG and fine arts buildings. These places are From Sunday, November 7, 1993 to Saturday, November displeasing to both smokers and nonsmok- decided to reevaluate their decision. The ers because of the lack of ventilation in the result? To have the south section of tier n 13, 1993 we received an average of 79 calls per day. Twenty-two entryways. The question then arises, three smoking, while keeping tier one, two, "where do we go?" and the living area (north section) of tier percent of these calls were to request a Safety Escort either to or three nonsmoking on a trial basis. from an off campus location, or within our campus. Thirty-four per- The Student Union is continually being 0 promoted for relaxing, hanging out, chat- The trial basis will last for the months of cent of the requests were made for general assistance such as aiding ting with friends, studying for commuters December and January, which then the in a medical emergency or reporting a lost or found item. Also out of or in study groups, and much, much more, committee will meet once again to evaluate so naturally it is a place where a smoker written feedback and make a more perma- P these 79 calls each day, 11 percent were requests to admit or let a nent decision on this issue. It is fair to say should feel at ease to have a cigarette when person out of a building after hours, and six percent were made by they wish to. However, this could promote and strongly encouraged that any com- a problem. The Student Union has been a ments (negative and positive) students may student workers requesting assistance in opening or closing a build- completely non-smoking building for quite have, should be put into writing, for these some time now; recently, it has been are the only comments that will be looked ing. The remaining twenty-seven percent of the calls were instances adopted to be a place where smoking is at and addressed. Comments, concerns and when a member of the college community called us regarding a vari- allowed. Here is were the issue at hand has any other opinions should be sent through arisen. the inter campus mail to Julie Olsin by ety of questions or concerns. The St. Paul Police dispatcher called February 1. On February 2, the comments will be reviewed and a final decision will us once during the week concerning a 911 call that is currently The Student Union Board of Governors (SUBG) is a committee consisting of resi- be made. unfounded. dential hall, commuter, and married S A human model was borrowed from the Anatomy Lab during housing students, the Director of Campus The SUBG hopes to come to a final deci- Activities, the Student Union Director, sion that will be satisfying to all students Halloween. The person who borrowed it is asked to return it as soon three faculty members and is chaired by the on campus, even if it does mean adjusting Student Senate Vice President of and compromising a bit with policies. The as possible. Anyone may contact security at x777 with any informa- committee also realizes that not all students Representatives with the advisory of the tion as to its location. Vice President of Student Services. SUBG will be pleased with the final decision; is a randomly meeting committee, and only however, they hope that the students will All new students and transfer students with cars on campus meets when issues concerning the Student be flexible as well. The SUBG will listen to Union, the Multicultural Lounge and Tier the realistic majority and base their deci- are reminded to stop by the security office (located across from tier 0 Zero should arise. This year's committee sion accordingly. in the classroom tunnel) to register their vehicle and receive a permit has met twice thus far, having the issue of smoking on tier three in the Student Union Not only does the Student Union Board of free of charge. This will allow us to be able to contact you if you Governors govern over issues such as as one of their main focuses. The commit- leave your lights on, or if your vehicle should happen to have been tee realizes that the smoking population smoking on tier three, but any issues that needs a place where they, too, may go and may be of concern in association with the vandalized. This will also allow you to park in college parking lots C relax. The nonsmokers have tier one and Multicultural Lounge, Tier Zero, and the two, the residential hall lounges, and virtu- Student Union. If any one should have any and D without getting ticketed or towed. ally any other place on campus, so why concerns or questions in the future, please shouldn't smokers have at least one place contact Julie Olsin at X269 so these con- - where they can feel at ease? However, the cerns may be addressed. CI l'.1e3sed arriardia allege aparturert of Szarity aryl licet-y, Jim Sdurern, ti try. committee is sensitive to the nonsmokers, (612) 641-8777 • 275 N SYNDICATE, ST. PAUL, l 55104 and also feels that policies and regulations must be upheld. THE SWORD STAFF 1993-1994 Dr. Kolb's Publications Weige:WiNiaMPK4OMMUM:::::,E=M:=AM Dr. Kolb May Be leaving us but his contributions to Concordia St. Paul Editors: Anne Roth Variety Editor: Kimberly Christopher will always be here for us Erica Wentzel Writers: Laurie Cope Advisor Danette Griffith Russ Van Wagner Business Manager. Danielle Frick Heidi Heintz The Christian Faith, a Lutheran Exposition A&E Editor. Jennifer Riggert Advertising Manager: Robert Christopher Teaching God's Children His Teaching, a Guide to the Study of Luther's Writers: Wendy Wedo & Layout Designer. John Matasovsky Catechism Marc Wedo Layout: Robert Christopher Brian Reinhardt Confessing the Faith, Reformers Define the Church Erica Wentzel Tom Langemo For All the Saints, Changing Perceptions of Martyrdom and Sainthood in the PR & Classified Ads: Erica Johnson Sports Editor: Christian Schiller Lutheran Reformation News Editor. Luis Player Writers: Ryan Smith Speaking the Gospel Today, A Theology for Evangelism Writers: Jason Walker Jason Wolter Steve Galchutt Joel Amdahl Nikolaus von Amsdorf, Popular Polemics in the Preservation of Luther's Legacy Opinion Writer. Luis Player Secretary: Sheryl Trittin Andrea and the Formula of Concord, Six Sermons on the Way to Lutheran Unity Smigley: Robert Christopher Office Manager. Erica Wentzel Comic Roger Koopman Copy Editor. Anne Roth Luther, Pastor of God's People Photographer: Patrick Poock Caspar Peucer's Library, A Portrait of a Wittenberg Professor of the Sixteenth Chris Roth Century The Sword is published bi-monthly by students of Concordia College-St. Paul. The opinions and ideas For a full history of Articles, Essays and Collaborations expressed in the Sword are not necessarily those held by Concordia College-St. Paul. All articles are property of the Sword and may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent from the editors. Any letters call TheSword at 771 may be addressed to the sword at The Sword, 275 North Syndicate Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55104.

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Concordia Professors Present Letters to MEXICAN Paper in Florida RESTAURANTE Now Hiring: Professors Lori and Michael Charron pre- Santa by Laurie Cope LINE/PREP COOKS, COCKTAIL sented "Communication within THE NEXT SERVERS, HOST/HOSTESSES, Communication professors Dr. Alan GENERATION: Mother-Daughter Write your & FOOD SERVERS Winegarden, Marilyn Reineck, Lori Communication." Professor Marilyn If you have enthusiasm, the desire to succeed and good references, Charron, and Drama Professor Michael Reineck presented "Sibling Relationships in Apply in Person, Anytime Charron, recently returned from Miami, THE NEXT GENERATION: The personal letter Conflictual Process." Florida, where they attended the 1993 CHI-CHI'S Speech Communication Association to Santa in *389 Hamline Ave. Convention. Every year, the SCA accepts Other works that the communication pro- eoe/m/f outstanding works from students, profes- fessors have worked on include: sors and other communication professionals EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF COM- care of the to be presented at an annual convention. MUNICATION TEACHING ON THE ROLE OF THE SPOUSE by Marilyn Sword by YOUNG MEN NEEDED The three communication professors, along Fuss-Rieneck and Alan D. Winegarden. Their most recent published work, USING with theater instructor Michael Charron, December 10 Participate in an anonymous donor were among six people who presented a STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION TO TEACH CONCEPTS IN PERSUA- seman program. Only healthy, young panel discussion on FAMILY COMMUNI- men ages 18-40 need apply. Expenses CATION IN STAR TREK: THE NEXT SION, FAMILY COMMUNICATION, AND COMMUNICATION ETHICS, By paid and confidentiality assured. Please GENERATION: ANALYSIS AND PEDA- * The Sword will edit letters call: GOGICAL APPLICATIONS. Alan D. Winegarden, Marilyn Fuss- Reineck, and Lori J. Charron, appeared in only when absolutely necessary. CRYOGENIC the Communication Education, Volume 42, The Sword is not responsible for LABORATORIES, INC. Dr. Alan Winegarden presented April 1993. 0 errors or the loss of letters. 636-3792, M-F Sam-5pm "Communication within THE NEXT GEN- ERATION: Father-Son Communication." Nationally Acclaimed Author Visits Campus News Release Responsibilities Round Table award for Nathaniel Talking in 1990 and for Night On November 15, 1993, Concordia hosted on Neighborhood Street in 1992. She has a program featuring nationally acclaimed been praised for presenting African author and illustrator of children's books, American families in a positive light. In a Jan Spivey Gilchrist, in the Music Center. recent interview she was quoted as saying, The program was part of National "I want my readers to feel important. I A full Service Italian & American Restaurant Children's Book Week, November 14-21, think that no matter what happens in that and featured Jan Spivey Gilchrist reading book...when the book is put down, there from her books and a slide show of illus- should be hope for the child to walk for- 645-9391 trations. A reception and book signing ward." followed the presentation, which was 1619 UNIVERSITY open and free to the public. Some of the other books illustrated by Ms. 1/2 BLOCK WEST OF SNELLING Gilchrist include: Indigo and Moonlight Ms. Gilchrist is a former teacher and has Gold, First Pink Light, My Doll Keisha, been an artist and illustrator for twenty Daddy and I, I Make Music, and Everett years, exhibiting throughout America. She Anderson's Christmas Coming. Gilchrist Pizza • Pasta Salad • Sandwiches has won such awards as the Coretta Scott has also worked closely with well-known King Book Award for Illustration and the author, Eloise Greenfield, providing illus- American Library Association-Social trations for many of her books. Dine In • Take Out • Free Delivery dr TRACY IIISTOP •Pizzas •Pie •Lasagna •Malts Concordia's One Stop Shop Coupon • Clip •Spaghetti •Breakfast -Pizza by the slice or whole 4 1 STOP BAKERY •Flotdogs •Vegie Salad •Hamburgers 2 •AntiPasta Salad •Deli Sandwich Dozen -Soups and Sandwiches (hot and cold) Mini -Tacos •Chicken Dinners •Soup & Salads Cookies 'Bakery Goodies •Outdoor BBQ Tuesday & Thursday 11am-1pm (weather permitting) Coupon • Clip Coupon • Clip Now $1.69 Reg. $1.98 Free Order of Open 6am-11pm Large MARSHALL & HAMLINE AVENUES Mozzarella Cheese Toast One-Topping Pizza for only 641-1045 Expires 12/15/93 with any order $8.99 (across from Concordia Campus) over $12.00 (may not be used with any other discount or offer) I \ I ' I; "CUSTOMER MINDED" Wai I I 1 Ll is

VARIETY Friday, December 3, 1993 page 4 itiMalikmaatthsrattaftwAm 4akkagaaae*"wasiata*24sk. r. 0lalaar Time, the Bread of Life by Russ VanWagner What I know about extra-spatial reasoning the dough into a ball and smear the oil over get married, and $1.25 will get you a grilled cheese on the outer surface of the ball, in order to pre- have kids, as Botulism: Major world religion, or food wheat at the snack bar, but I can bake a vent drying. Place into a bowl and cover the long as it only borne illness? If it's a religion, don't go to pretty mean loaf of bread. bowl with some plastic wrap. Seal it as takes 90 min- any of their pot-lucks. If it's a food borne 2 C Flour, white tightly as possible. utes. illness, then there is something that I need 3 C Flour, wheat to tell you about last issue's article: Fry the Now you have 45 minutes to do most any- Now roll the chicken thoroughly in a skillet before 3/4 C Brown Sugar thing you want. But I would recommend balls into loaf putting it into the soup. Nuff said there. 3/4 C Soft Butter that you do something. This is a point shapes, and 3 Tbsp. Yeast where it becomes self evident that time is put into relative. The more you have to do the less greased bread "Mistakes were made." This line could be 1 Tsp. Salt attributed to any presidential administra- time you have to do it, is a misnomer. We pans. Let tion, war effort, or computer manual ever to 3 Tbsp. Oil all have the same amount of time, the vari- them set 10 able is what we have to do. The cool thing minutes, and exist. In fact, this line could be attributed to 1 Qt. Water, warm Russ Van Wagner about this is that we can speed up time by then bake for every one. I believe it was Optional ingredients: who said, "Life is what happens while you doing things. What I like to do while 45 to 60 min- Shelled Sunflower Seeds are making other plans." I think that this making bread is listen to the opera, drink utes at 350 degrees. You can tell when they human attribute has a lot to do with the fact Oat Meal coffee, and smoke a cigar. See how cool are done by tapping the tops of the loaves— that is? You don't even need to do anything if there is a hollow sound they are done. that we perceive time to happen in a linear Shelled Pumpkin Seeds fashion; what used to be is the past, now productive. And now is not a time to do Remdve from the oven and slice one of the comes the present, and soon it will be the Mix the yeast with about 1/2 C of the warm anything productive. There is no need to loaves up, slather them with butter and future. Well, I have seen the future, and it's water and set aside. rationalize your time here. No one is going something I , orange marmalade. Then a place about an hour ahead of here. (Stolen to give me a hard time about drinking eat the whole darn thing. There isn't any- thing better, especially if it's winter. If you pun.) But time is relative, it all depends on Sift both kinds of the flour, keeping sepa- coffee, listening to opera, and smoking need to deal with the guilt of eating a whole what you are doing and the way you look at rate. Put the water into a large bowl, add the cigars because their mouths will be full of loaf of bread in one sitting, no problem. Say things. I was talking to a woman at the bus sugar, softened butter, and salt. Mix. The home-baked bread, probably still warm, what Nixon would have said, "Mistakes stop today, and she commented that waiting butter will not mix well at this point, but do with lots of butter and jam on it. To achieve made," and then realize that there is ten minutes for the bus seemed to take the best you can. Now add the yeast and this, anything is acceptable. Remember that. were nothing you can do about it. The past is about a day, and that living ten years stir, just a little bit. Put in all of the whole To hell with the laundry, cleaning, shop- seemed to take about the same amount of wheat flour, and start mixing. Now add 1/2 ping, changing the oil in the car, and over, thanks to our linear perception of time, and there is no going back. Yesterday time. I have often wondered what the real C of the white flour at a time, until the anything else you were expected to do. You was the last day of your past and the best function of time is. Is it a form unto itself, dough forms a ball. If it's sticky, add a little baked bread. Your life is justified. Live it as part is that you don't need to take responsi- are the sixty minutes an hour intrinsic, or is flour. If it seems like the dough doesn't you want. bility for it, because you can use the other it merely a measurement of the universe in want to be in one piece, add a touch of line from the Nixon administration, "It general, a way to tell the distance between water. Now it's time to knead the dough. After rising for 45 minutes, knead the seemed like a good idea at the time." events? If there was nobody here to be late Here is the best method that I have come dough for three minutes, divide into two for work, would there be time? (If Marcel across. Flatten the dough out, fold in half, balls and allow to rise for ninety minutes. Marceau fell in the woods, would he make flatten out, fold in half, flatten out...do this Remember, any noise?) Which is it, minutes or for about 10 minutes. If you want to add That's right, an hour and a half to do with moments? It was Einstein who said, "Time any of the optional stuff, do it now. When whatever you want. God may have given Eat early. Eat often.© is nature's way of keeping everything from you flatten out the dough, sprinkle a little of you free choice, but bread baking gives you happening at once." He also once said, whatever you want to add and then as you the time to use it. Do something, do noth- "Does anyone know a good recipe for fold and flatten, it will get worked in. Form ing, do anything. Read a book, fall in love, bread?" Minnesota's A New Home for the Credit Union Learning Center

•Checking Without by Heidi Heintz arrangement made it hard for the Learning Center to work as a whole. Now, every- the Hidden Charges Most of the Concordia's students are thing has changed. The Maintenance already settled into their surroundings and Department has moved from their old • Credit Cards have organized their lives to make time offices in the tunnel, to the Kohler build- for studying. The Learning Center, which ing on Dayton Avenue. The school did is now located in the tunnel, is still deal- some major construction work and remod- •Car Loans eling in order to put the Learning Center Member owned ing with the long process of getting settled in and organized. in their place. Since 1933 MINNESOTA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION Before this year, the Learning Center Now all of the Learning Center Offices FIVE TYPES OF P.O. Box 65068 offices were scattered around campus. Jan are linked together, with a small class- room that holds six to seven students, and CHECKING PLANS 1270 University Avenue Baumgart, who runs the Academic S. Paul, Minnesota 55165 Development program, was sharing a six a reception area which is still being orga- TO SUIT YOUR Phone (612) 644-1954 by nine foot office with another colleague nized. 0 NEEDS Next to Target in the basement of the library. This

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Runners End HIGH HOPES! Season by Jason Wolter Ryan "sweet pea" Smith, and Jo Cluppert. Also returning after one Strongly The 1993 men's basketball team has and five year absences, respec- by D.W. Bauer & D.C. Gilles embarked on a new and exciting season. tively, are Dave Wiegert and Jay The team hopes to improve on last year's Dobbins. Joining these CSP veter- record of 10-18, but will have to do it with- ans are freshmen Pat Walsh and Supported by the largest throng of fans out the physical inside play of Michael Jeff Chamberlain, along with first this year, the Comets raced to new year players Matt Drees, Brett O'Keefe and Rob Finney (both graduated levels in the UMAC (Upper Midwest Filstrup, and Mark Schwiegert. last year). O'Keefe and Finney were both Athletic Conference) meet held at 1,000 point scorers and O'Keefe also gar- Also joining the team as an assis- Northwestern College on Oct. 30. The nered over 1,000 rebounds. This year's tant coach is the former head team lacks a big "enforcer" type player. coach at Concordia Academy, course was long and slow, (making the This fact, coupled with a tough non-confer- Bruce Urban. times high), but the efforts of our ence schedule will test the Comets early on. strong harriers were good. After being This team will have to come ready to play Looking ahead to the season, rated last in the conference, both teams Getzlaff is excited about a couple every night if they hope to be successful had nothing to lose and the runners laid outside the conference. However, Coach of things. First is the prospect of it all on the line. Racing at their peak, Getzlaff believes his team will be success- playing in the new facility. He ful and has a legitimate shot at capturing an hopes that the student body will the men stole the runner-up spot from Upper Midwest Athletic Conference cham- really come out in force and sup- DMLC by 3 points and shaved the gap pionship. port the basketball teams. With the between them and the winner support of a large contingent of (Northwestern) to 5 points. fans, the GC could be a very hos- Getzlaff bases this assessment on the Northwestern won the women's divi- tile place for opposing teams. It strengths of his team, which include depth, sion also, well ahead of DMLC by 13 work ethic, and maturity. Quite often, at would be nice if Concordia had points; while 14 points separated CSP small colleges, teams will have some play- that type of reputation! Another ers that are not of college-level caliber. This reason for excitement is that CSP from the latter. is not the case this year at CSP. Every will be hosting the Concordia player has a lot of talent, and in addition to Invitational Tournament (CIT) Setting the pace for the men with a 2nd basketball tournament. The that. the team has imnresqed Getzlaff with place time in the high 28's (on a slow their willingness to work hard and do what Comets are happy to he hosting Jeff Chamberlain (33) dribbles down the court CIT, and the Gangelhoff Center is 5+mile course) was Brown. Freshman it takes to win ball games! This is a sign of during the first regular season game against St. a great center for hosting such an Steve Kuhnau, who broke away from a the team's maturity. "I don't have to crab Thomas much to get them to work," says Getzlaff. event. issue of the Sword for scores and statistics, DMLC runner in the latter part of the as we follow the progress of all of race, captured 3rd with a low 29. Returning for the Comets are Kyle Timmer, The Comets first game was on Nov. 20 against St. Thomas. 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Friday, DecemberDecember 3, 1993 page 7 SPORTS AsONZAAWANF-7, '

Where Has Our Hockey Gone? Sports by Ryan Smith freedom to w‘pc take in a , 4\ \ kss, \ k\'‘\ I remember a few years back when the game or two \ x\\\\ Minnesota State High School Hockey to break away Tournament was Minnesota's premiere ath- from round letic attraction. Tickets for the first day of ball. Hockey `;Zets\Nt: action were next to impossible to acquire has made some wel- h and a packed house at the St. Paul Civic Center roared for three days. Not only did comed we have a great tradition of outstanding changes, high school hockey, but the Minnesota especially at the profes- e Gophers' own tradition of hockey excel- lence thrived and the Minnesota North Stars sional level, saw two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals. in cleaning up Hockey was king! its act. The Ryan Smith goon is often d too slow to be Oh how times have changed. The format a major force in today's fast-paced puck' for the high school tournament, once action with larger sheets of ice. Of course dubbed "the greatest show on ice" by a we all welcome a healthy check every now national high school sports publication, has and then. The absolutely gutless cross- been changed to a two-tier format. The new checks aimed at players far from the puck tourney format has ruined the excitement of are virtually disappearing, making for clean the tourney due to the fact that the second (but exciting) action on the ice. tier has been equated with the NIT basket- ball tourney—a major consolation prize at best. The Golden Gophers have looked The more I think about it, a new team more like Golden Goofs, as they are off to would be very welcomed by this sports nut; but how could I cheer against an exciting, e one of their worst starts in recent times and haven't won a game in their first five tries. flashy player like Mike Modano when the Of course, we all are familiar with the Stars visit the Twin Cities—it could be removal of Norm Green's precious Lone hard. For now I will enjoy the road to Stars; now relocated to our nation's newest March Madness as the college basketball center of hockey—Dallas, Texas. season dawns on us.

Being a basketball junkie in a hockey satu- It looks like this state is in a major transi- rated state, I am not too disappointed in the tion from a hockey state to who knows, lack of hockey. However, I do miss the maybe we can be a hoops haven! ! ! 0 EDITOR'S SPORT SHORTS by Christian Schiller Golnitz doing their part to ensure some great basketball action! WE'LL PAY Well, it almost doesn't seem possible that YOU $33,500 the fall athletic season is over, but don't let As aforementioned, the women will TOWARD YOUR that get you down. There is some BIG be playing in the confines of the new excitement just starting over at the sports complex; an environment DIPLOMA. Gangelhoff Center. This, of course, entails which Tami Prochnow says the team You can earn more than more than just watching Jon Mayo display is approaching as "new atmos- $16,750 during a standard his fine-tuned basketball skills during the phere...new attitude!" She also noted Army Reserve enlistment intramural, 3-on-3 games, but also includes that, "It is different practicing and ... and another $6,840 if the action of another Comet women's bas- playing in the Gangelhoff. There's a you qualify for the ketball season! lot more space and a longer court— Montgomery GI Bill ... it's also nice not having to alternate plus help in paying off a qualified student loan up to This year's team is young, but certainly not practice time with the men (a sched- ule that was followed for years in the $10,000, if eligible. at a loss for talent. The women lost four You'll usually serve one major contributors from last season, but are LMC)." When asked about fan sup- weekend a month plus two confident that they have talent to fill-in any port, Prochnow responded, "One weeks' Annual Training. spots left open from last year's 13-14 team. thing that always helps is fan sup- And you'll serve with an The women are led by senior co-captains port...all the people that can make it Army Reserve unit near Angie Jacox and Jodi Braun, along with to the men's game, could certainly your campus. senior Gabi Tordsen and juniors Lana spare a couple hours to catch the Over $33,500 toward Golnitz and Tami Prochnow. women's game; especially when we college – for part-time play right before the men!" service. These five veteran contributors (who have Think about it. all seen limited action, with the exception I (for one) agree with Tami, and will Then think about us. And call today: of Jacox), will be complimented by some do my best to attend as many young talent, which includes: Heather women's basketball games as possi- 612-644-5688 Meyer, Jill Meyer, Jennifer Hernandez, ble. We all have our first opportunity Heather Young, Naomi Stohlmann, to catch the women in action tonight Emmain Baily, and Kathy Roeber. The (Dec. 3) at 7:00, so let's see everyone BE ALL YOU CAN BE: in the stands to cheer-on the Comets team is coached by Tamie Tills, with assis- Woman's Basketball; its off to a powerful start ARMY RESERVE tant coach Rick Benson and manager Laura to another great season! ❑

ABBE Friday, December 3, 1993 page 8 4.....evaza,. • • va.–T Petra's Wake-up Call on Snooze

PFR left the stage (thank God...?) and don't get to do this stuff in church or in Cindy Morgan began her show. She started chapel—I'm Missouri Synod Lutheran! with some cool visuals and a funky sound was welling up from her back-ups. I once I felt like a kid who got a new bike and again was getting excited—I like dramatic found out that he couldn't ride it because openings. She was full of energy, jumping his parents were worried he'd hurt himself. this way and that—kind of a cross between AAAAGHH!! The informal altar call did Gloria Esteffan and Amy Grant (kinda me in. If this was a church service or some scary, but at least she was active). This seminar deal, great (although I don't like must have been a bad day for me or some- altar calls anyway). Granted, this wasn't a thing. She had one good , a beautiful usual one where all go to the front. It had at ballad with talented improvisation and a least a little privacy for those who wanted sweet, relaxing tone. Why did she stop to talk in "confidentiality." But, hey, this there?! Hello, Miss Corporate Performer!! was a CONCERT! Yes, an activity where one side plays instruments and sings and By this time, I was wondering why I was the other side sings, shouts, screams, and there. Two let-downs in one evening. If soaks the energy, leaving in a cloud of Petra joined them, I was going to be one well-deserved sweat and shouts of enjoy- disappointed guy. "Okay," I thought, "Petra ment out the door! We had to be QUIET! Petra, Live and in your backyard (well okay,technically the Gangelhoff Center), put on a is well-known and I love their old stuff. AAAAGHH!! tremendous show. Anyway, this is what I came for, isn't it?" Yes, if the Holy Spirit worked through by Tom Langemo Well, after a small break, everyone filed someone and opened them enough to let the back to their places and Petra began their words and energy of the concert portion Anyone who knows me and my musical music. It was hot inside Gangelhoff- work through them to light that spark, won- extremely hot—and I was thinking to handiwork. YES! I was impressed—and I tastes understands the fact that I am not remained impressed! They kept my atten- derful. And if that person wanted to talk to much of an advocate of contemporary myself, "this better be good." The critic in someone after the concert about it (that's me already began to shine through. tion to the limit. I sang, laughed, cheered, Christian rock. I usually find it boring, danced, and made personal reflections upon what the counselors were there for), that's repetitive, and unimaginative. I still believe myself and where my Christian life was at. even better. I hope someone was able to that about many of the bands in this cate- The lights went down slowly. I could feel It was fantastic! The lighting was spectacu- begin, or at least seriously think about gory, but my mind quickly changed about the energy being passed in the gym. After a lar. Lights flashed in all directions in time changing their spiritual life. I like to see Petra, the hottest Christian rock band welcome from Dan Asmus and a with the music and set to the mood. The that happen. Thank you to Petra for a great around. Although I enjoyed the Petra por- spokesman from a local Christian radio sta- artistic qualities of the music were as good concert, to those who worked and went tion of the concert held here last Friday, tion, the first band took the stage. PFR (for (if not better) as any other bands at their through so much to get this concert rolling, November 12,•I was practically bored to some reason, their real name is not to be level. Their choice of was also varied and to those of you who went unafraid of tears with the openers and greatly disap- used) began with a nineties folk-type song. and organized. It seemed everyone was sharing your faith with others of the pointed with the ending segment. It was good and I began to relax. Then they singing along the whole time. We even Christian and non-Christian community, played another tune, and another, and sang a Christmas carol! I was crazy with but I am a true skeptic and thoroughbred There we were, hundreds of Concordia stu- another, and I was wondering why they energy. People around me were dancing, critic. I felt the openers and especially the kept playing the same song over and over dents and a mass of fellow Christians from shouting, screaming, sweating profusely ending were out of touch and out of place again—but maybe it was just me. I decided all over, gathered to celebrate our butts off and not caring...wait! No! Why are you (unfortunately, I won't get into the whole not to make any calls yet and wait for the with Petra, a powerful band dedicated to stopping?! I was having so much fun! I theology/philosophy of it all—I don't have serving others and God with the gift of next opener. that much room in my article). 1:3 A Christmas Story 9. The Muppets Christmas Carol by Wendy & Marc Wedo—together again shouting "It's a sign! It's a sign!" After 4. "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" deep meditation, we discovered the mean- TV Special It's the Muppets! What more can we say? little We are the Muppet generation. (Oh, and It came upon a midnight clear during ing of our incident. Here it is, the top ten This show is tops. Marc likes the Marc and Dan B. like the rat.) Christmas vacation on 34th Street. We're Christmas movie list at Concordia (taken miner guy. through a very unsystematic survey): home alone, thinking that it's a wonderful 5. White Christmas 10. Scrooged! (With Bill Murray) life watching the Muppets and that Rudolph 1.A Christmas Story Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are the big Everyone loves the second ghost! And the TV special. We had just returned from the (Yep, it's true folks. The movie with that attractions for this classic. "I love the toaster... best Christmas pagaent ever when sud- messy Marvin kid, the Red Ryder BB- music," comments Rachel Stohlmann. denly, we hear a knock upon our door, or gun—"You'll shoot your eye out!", and that Runners up include: )-come Alone, The Best 6. "Charlie Brown Christmas" was it the chimney? Scrooge himself adorable bunny suit, received the most Christmas Pagaent Ever, and The Blues appeared right before our eyes. His two votes!) One piece of advice: Don't lick any "The book is just as good as the movie," Brothers. "It's an every time of the year cronies were with him—Charlie Brown and metal poles in the middle of winter. raves Sarah Koehler. Marla Doehling com- movie," says Jake Gillard. Don't forget the Grinch! They came gloating about their ments, "The religious overtones are nice. about the Scrooge movie with George C. National Lampoon's Christmas great victory: they had taken all the snow 2. It's very sweet, it makes me weep." Scott (A Christmas Carol), It Came Upon A Vacation away. It was not going to be a white 7. "The Grinch that Stole Christmas." Midnight Clear, Batman Returns, and "A Christmas this year! Then we heard a "I love the combination of Clark Griswald's Very Brady Christmas." (This is our dad's favorite.) Marc likes the bird—or was it a plane—no, it was Batman, food additives, a metal sled, and seemingly Grinch's dog Max. Dan Bates loves the plummeting down from the sky (He's not miles of snowy slopes. I laughed, I cried; it Well, there it is folks. A list of movies that Whos and their songs. quite as graceful when there's ice on the became a part of me,"exclaims Anne Roth you could rent if you wanted to be senti- roof). As he hauled the evil trio away, we 3. It's a Wonderful Life 8. "Miracle on 34th Street." mental, or just have a good time in front of heard Charlie Brown exclaim, "Good Grief! Watching this classic is a family tradition in The only thing anyone could ever say about the tube. Have a pleasant Holiday Season. Where does he get those wonderful toys?!" Wayne Theurer's house. this movie is, "What a great Santa!" The And hey, don't forget the REAL meaning spirit of Christmas is alive in this film. of Christmas—ok? After the incident, twenty-five of our clos- ❑ est friends came to our humble abode,

Friday, December 3, 1993 page 9 ABBE C:::441$0,,,MIKONta. *Z4at :ENV-77;,,ei• ir;;,e7 Hollywood, Food, and Bruno! by Wendy Wedo get a glimpse of your favorite star. Welcome , and everyone Hollywood is coming to the Mall of else, to the Twin Cities! Who can say no to America. On December 12th, this exciting the chance to chat with Demi, jam with eatery dedicated to the film and television Bruce, say "yo" to Sylvester, or eat industry will open. Located on the fourth Arnold's mother's strudel. floor, Planet Hollywood is the latest enter- tainment complex to come to the growing Planet Hollywood is to film and television Twin Cities. The four principle owners, what the Hard Rock is to music. Other , , Planet Hollywood locations house extensive , and , along with collections of movie and television memo- restaurateur Robert Earl and film producer rabilia, such as Judy Garland's dress from Keith Barish ("The Fugitive"), opened the "The Wizard of Oz"; Billy Crystal's City first Planet in New York in October, 1991. Slickers saddle; Marilyn Monroe's form-fit- ting gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The two most recent Planet Hollywoods and the "I Dream of Jeannie" genie bottle. opened in London in May and Chicago in July of this year. (There are five so far, with Planet Hollywood also features a menu con- two more in the works.) Many of sisting of healthy foods, such as unusual Hollywood's brightest stars, along with the pastas, turkey burgers, exotic salads, vege- three male principals, make their appear- tarian dishes, and a wide range of desserts, ances at these openings. You can expect the including the delight everyone has heard same turnout at this Planet Hollywood as about, Schwarzenegger's mother's Apple well. Strudel.

This Grand Opening is going to be quite an Another interesting feature of Planet event. Arnold, Sylvester, Bruce, and Demi Hollywood is its hand print wall featuring have all committed to coming to the open- the imprints of some of the most famous special stage ing of their latest restaurant. A film and television stars in the world, is going to be set up in the East food court, including Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, where Bruce Willis and his band (I love Goldie Hawn, Jack Nicholson, William "Bruno" and the guys!!) will be playing. Shatner, Harrison Ford, Patrick Swayze, There will be big screens set up showing videos and trailers for new movies and and many others. events. Prizes will be given away and Camp Snoopy will be open until midnight just for Join Bruce, Demi, Arnold, and Sylvester for the festivities. I talked to the agency in a night of entertainment, music, and cele- charge of public relations for Planet bration (not to mention celebrities) on Planet Hollywood Owners; SLy, Bruno, & Arny. Hollywood, and they are talking it up. December 12th, Planet Hollywood, Mall of America. I'll be there, and so should you! It Everyone is encouraged to come to this gala may be the closest thing to the Oscars most event. Enjoy the music, food, and prizes, or of us will ever see. CI Six is Quite Enough by Brian Reinhardt Cultural Center on November 5. I apologize start to fall off of the trees, that is fall time is one of the to all of my readers who missed it, all seven and you may want to use that as a memory best albums I own. Consider the Sword's circulation is around of us could have car-pooled over there. devise. 1200 issues (of which about 600 don't toss it in the recycle bucket the moment they get All Loudon needs and uses is an acoustic Step two: Keep your eyes open, because his Step five: You it). Of those 600, about 250 open it, and guitar, a microphone, and a bitterly sarcas- popularity is growing and he may come "six" go and only approximately 100 look at more than tic attitude and the audience is bubbling. sometime this spring. Look in future issues tell your just the pictures. Out of those I figure that With a tongue twice the length of our of the Sword for Loudon Wainwright III friends to buy about six people, excluding my parents, retired basketball star Michael, and his head because I will let you know if he is coming. them because read the music column. Considering this, I bobbing like those great, spring-loaded (Spring is the season following winter when Loudon will refer to my readers as the "six" for the ceramic dolls from the ballpark, he contin- plants begin to grow.) Wainwright rest of this article. I thought that it would be ues to entertain audiences throughout the III has been an appropriate to recognize my audience, as country. His only problem is that only a Step three: Go to the local record retailer unknown for the first rule in journalism is to know who select few have had the chance to listen to and ask the clerk where "Career Moves" is twenty-odd Brion Reinhordt your readers are. him and if they have heard him, they some- by Loudon Wainwright III and buy it. years and times forget his name (Loudon This is a live recording near his hometown someone this good needs If you "six" really want to learn something, Wainwright III). Well, with the help of my in New York City, and it is much of what some support. this is the article to pay attention to and "six", I plan to change that. you may hear at a show. remember. There is a performer that comes to the Twin Cities once a year, and I am Step one: Take out a pen and mark your Step four. Go to the local record retailer and I apologize to you "six" for how promo- sorry, but your chance to see him this year calenders because around November, he ask the clerk how you can get "A Live tional this article was, but I hope that you has passed. His name is Loudon usually visits the cities. Make sure to spell One" by Loudon Wainwright III and buy follow my advice: see and support Loudon Wainwright III and he usually finds his name correctly—that's, Loudon it or order it. This is full of live recordings Wainwright III— you'll like him. CI Minneapolis in the fall. He was at the Cedar Wainwright M. A clue—when the leaves from various places around the country and

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LA VOZ : MAKING A DIFFERENCE by Luis Player seem to seek attention for their efforts. watching him wreck havoc on opposing We all can Often, they get little moral support and even pitchers and catchers. contribute in I had to say goodbye to a respected col- less in terms of financial reward, but yet our own way. league this week, and it wasn't easy. they continue to do what's right and what's Then there are those who show their true If you're in Kathryn Hanges is leaving Concordia after necessary. spirit in times of hardship, in times when service to the ten productive years, and she'll be missed most people would run for cover. Anyone church, make not only by me, but also by the many When I think of the people I truly admire who knows me knows that Earvin 'Magic" a difference. people whose lives she has touched with and respect, it's usually the unsung hero Johnson is my larger than life hero. But as If you're in her guidance, support, and professionalism. type; the kind of person who comes through much as I love the way he played the game, the business out of the limelight, often unnoticed by and as much as I learned about being a team world or political I'm often curious as to what motivates most people. It's the person who just does player and a competitor by watching him arena, make a people to want to make a difference some- what needs to be done not out of the desire and emulating his approach to the game, I difference. how, in some way. It seems so much easier for fame and fortune, but out of a genuine learned more about being a human being No matter to stand by and do nothing but spectate, or care for others. watching him deal with having the HIV Luis Player where you to pretend there's nothing we can do to virus. It's real easy to be the star when are, you owe make a difference. If Kathryn's effort That's why I look up to teachers so much; things are going well, but the true test of a it to yourself and to humanity to make a dif- proved one thing, it was that no matter many of them could be doing most anything person is how she or he deals with adver- ference. You know what needs to be done where you are, you can make a difference. else and making a lot more money, but they sity. even if you're unsure about how to go about You don't have to be the president of some just keep on going back to the classroom to it. You know what the problems are. How multi-national corporation. You don't have develop young minds. Making a difference. We all need to recognize the lesson here. about making a difference to make those to be a highly paid professional. You don't As people, we have to realize our responsi- problems disappear? have to be a famous athlete or entertainer, Even some of the people who do have their bility to each other, our responsibility to do either. All you have to do is care about share of the spotlight shine the most when whatever's necessary to make a difference. Kathryn, I will miss you. I wish you all the people and act on those feelings. Often, the cameras are off. I was moved by the As much as we may disagree on the meth- best in everything you do. Somewhere, that's all it takes. story of Rickey Henderson and his friend- ods, we can't allow ourselves to be there are some lucky people who are going ship with the little girl from Oakland. We obscured from a shared objective, and that's to benefit from your presence, as we have- There are so many people that get over- never knew that side of Rickey, and I got as to make the world a better place to be. here at CSP for the past ten years. Asalaam looked, and what's funny is they never much enjoyment out of that as I have Alaikum. Letters to the Editors Homosexual Marriages, The Greatest Commandment and the First Sin Wisconsinites Unite

I would like to take this opportunity to Greatest Commandment": "Love the Lord In reading the November 12 issue of the and low-winning percentage, possibly, but respond to the "La Voz" editorial in your your God with all your heart and with all Sword, I came across an article which I compared to Minnesota teams? November 12th issue. First, let me state that your soul and with all your mind" feel can not be passed without proper I appreciate the courage that Mr. Player (Matthew 22:34-40). refute. Obviously, if you know who I am Yes, Concordia is fortunate enough to demonstrated in voicing his opinion consid- or where I am from, it was the article enti- have it's share of "Cheeseheads," and yes, ering the largely hostile audience he knew As already stated, the problem with homo- tled "Sorry, Cheeseheads." I'll simply go this handful of fans is more recognizable he would be addressing. Secondly, let me sexual marriages centers on the fact that it paragraph by paragraph commenting on than the numerous Minnesota fans on say that there is much in the editorial that I is a sin of pride. Just as Adam and Eve in the writer's statements, some of which campus. The author is correct in that after hope that Concordia at large can affirm. the Garden desired to be like God, and to appear to have little, if any, thought put a Packer defeat, I am not happy, but I still There is a lot of propaganda associated with determine good and evil for themselves, so into them. hold my head high and have confidence the issue of homosexuality, and the ques- for next week. I have heard talk from fans do homosexuals who unite in marriage Yes, we "Cheeseheads" can be seen all tion of homosexual marriages in particular. and on the radio that Vikings' playoff decide as well that they can determine what over the country. What's wrong with that? Christians are often guilty of condemning hopes are slim to none. I can't believe is good and evil. God made man and He Shouldn't it be considered a compliment certain sins, all the while tending to almost some people have given in already. I made woman. As Creator He decided on to our teams and to Wisconsin that they ignore others. And finally, there is, regret- assure you that Packer fans haven't give the partner for man and the purpose for have some of the most die hard fans in the tably, homophobia, and associated up on their team as easily. such unions (see Genesis 1:27-28 & 2:20- nation? I think so. derogatory comments, expressed in our 25). An objection no doubt can be raised, society, including Christian society. "What is wrong with homosexual relation- The Pack has brought in Reggie White, Isn't it a wonder that the Packers have ships if it is characterized by trust, honesty, all-time sack leader and pro-bowl veteran sold out every home game for 20 years? I Like Mr. Player I am not a theologian. commitment, etc." and "How can a good (oh yes, him) to help out their already have recently heard commercials on radio Ultimately, however for the Christian all of God call it a sin" (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) But respectable defense. Brett Favre went to and television saying there are still plenty life's great questions are theological ques- shall the clay talk back to the Potter? the pro-bowl last year, and this year (Jim of tickets for Vikings games. That kind of tions. Let me share a few ideas I've had in (Isaiah 45:9). McMahon take notice) has led his team to talk about Packer games ends in early response to the question of homosexual more than 19 points on numerous occa- August. As for the cheddar-on-the-head unions. As Mr. Player noted, there are I'm In conclusion, I agree with Mr. Player that sions. And as far as division titles go, I'll look, it is no goofier than the horns and sure such relationships that are character- many Christians only point out the wrong. take two Super Bowl victories 25 years pigtails some Viking fans wear. And ized by trust, honesty, compassion, and In matters like homosexual marriages may ago rather than 11 division titles and zero please, why say our teams are low-life? commitment. I do not feel that as a God's people speak the truth, but do so in Super Bowl wins. Intelligent sports commentary has no need Christian however, the issue is primarily love, as we seek to lead the erring to the for personal attacks, especially when I one of sexual sin; rather the issue is as old truth and to the forgiveness that Christ assume the author has met none of the as the original sin—pride. The command- offers. players (if this assumption is wrong, ment in question isn't to "Love your Sincerely, Letters Continued on page 11 please accept my apologies). Low-talent neighbor as yourself". The commandment Brian Scoles that needs/to be considered instead is "The

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I was amazed when I climbed up on the zens are saying they will call the Health de the important thing is money. I am Here is what I am festering over. Citizens computer the other day for it was at this Partment, if the town cleaners do not do reminded of what my friend the Lorax once complain that new buildings are going up time that I learned that someone had read something soon. I hope this does not said, "Business is business and business and yet, the school can't pay to run them. my letters and responded to me! happen, because many of my neighbors must grow." They also complain that money is spent on who live there, are poor, and will not have a wasteful things while the town can't even It was so hard for me to contain my excite- place to move to. Where do the town citi- About the man-made rain rooms. I think give the workers a cost-of-living raise. ment when I found this note; I was jumping zens think the flies and other bugs will go if you better tell some of your friends to get around this keyboard! I thought that maybe the mold is gotten rid of? packing. My question is about this thing called "per- some of you might want to know what was ceived need". I wonder why people written to me. So here it is... I am sincerely awaiting your thoughts on You see, I was once very close to the citi- perceive that Concordia needs a Fine Arts these issues. Oh, and if you need some help zen who cleaned those areas. He quit addition when the tax payers are screaming Dear Smigley, typing, I can use my paws so it goes a bit because it was a disgusting job, in his opin- for improvements in the library. I also more quickly than if I had to type the way ion. I know that those rooms haven't been wonder why the Maintenance and operation you do. cleaned since the summer, but Christmas is budgets don't cover the costs of adequately After having read your column several coming and it might happen then. In the maintaining the facilities. I also don't '..:now times, I have decided to write to you and let past they had to be cleaned on a weekly why people do not perceive a need for an you know that there are others of us out Sincerely, bases but due to a rodent and insect peti- increased security budget when students are there with questions similar to yours. I am a tion, it is not touched for months at a time. too scared to park in Parking Lot D. What is mouse living in the area of this town that is Matilda Mouse this crazy thing called "perceived needs?" named after the town founder who many of the citizens revere highly. I would like to If everyone would excuse me for a minute I I love the feel of mold under my would like to take this opportunity to appendages, don't you? And my senses are Now I know that some of you are out there know if you have an opinion on some of the saying, "Great, but where do you see this following things. respond to this enlightened rodent. aroused by the beautiful stench of soap scum and lime. Think of what the taxpayers extra money coming from?" Matilda, Matilda, Matilda. May I call you are saving in soap—they never have to buy As yet you have not mentioned anything it. All they need to do is rub up against the I say, take it back from where you put it. about the apparent dislike the residents of Matilda? I too have heard mention of the ones called Kuhsal. I believe that they are wall. Well Matilda, I hope that this has Like that Samuel Project. Fire the guy, pull this town have for the tax paying citizenry all the funding, and put it into the security citizens of the night. answered any questions that you may have. which makes up one third of the population, I look forward to hearing from you in the budget. Or maybe you could start charging but does not reside within the town. I think future. Hand-in-Hand rent. that it is amazing that the Concordians have I want to make sure they are not confused so much disdain for people who, like them, with the ones of the day who are called Well, I am sure that you must pay some Right now I have a question that I want to pay taxes, yet do not get the benefits of Kammudders. (If anyone is having trouble people to come up with ideas to raise pose to anyone out there. No, I am not being members of the community. All I with this cryptic language bear with us.) money and get donations so I will let them going to ask, "What ever became of the old ever here is "those darn (please excuse me do the job that you are paying them for. But campus reverend?" or "Where is Old Al for not wanting to use the word I really if you need any ideas, feel free to come to I heard some information at a meeting one now?" or "Why are taxpayers treated like heard) Kuhsal people." Is this some kind of me. I've got a couple of great ideas about night a couple of weeks ago. All of the children more often than they are treated race discrimination? Let me know your raising some money for the town. town leaders were having this big meeting like adults?". I will not ask these questions thought on this subject. and I got carried in on the shoe of the Chief Maybe you could put a billboard up on top because I agree that there are things we of the LMC and rent it out to advertisers. Or Cleaner. I was eating some of the remains should not talk about. I would also just like to let you know that of this delicious chicken sandwich that he maybe you could make service and cus- you and your friends may find some good barely ate. But, I digress. tomer relations job one so that the Before I ask my question, I would just like meals, and a nice place to live if you want enrollment will go up, retention will to note that Tier III of the Union has been to move over to my area of this town. There increase, and more alumni will actually like Anyway, the President of this town made made a designated smoking area recently. I is food spilling out the rooms here. Also this town when they leave and just might some comments that may shine some light believe that the decision was made some there is something that the citizens com- donate money! ! But, I digress. For now I on the subject. While daytime citizenship is time in November. I hope the citizens don't plain about which I think is just fine. will go. going down and the town budget is dipping actually make the Prayer chapel a smoking into an endowment to stay out of the red, Two other questions before I go. Why did area—I was just giving examples. But, I Emily Moore's secretary get escorted off of There are these special booths where the there is a bright light. The Kuhsal are grow- digress. campus and given her final paycheck this citizens go and turn on the rain. Because of ing and growing, and are bringing in the week? What is this about a faculty vote? the tropical climate in these areas, some money for this town. And as we all know very beautiful molds are growing. The citi- Sincerely, Smigley

The Badgers were—no, are enjoying a suc- The Bucks are ...the Bucks, just as the the Bucks recently, but with the author's Letters cessful season, even though they lost to the writer said, but has he been to the Target description of the Bucks, who calls that an continued from page 11 Gophs. A defeat of Michigan (rather than Center lately? Aren't the accomplishment? Someone has to win a that nasty 58-7 loss the Gophers suffered), Timberwolves... the Timberwolves? And battle of the bad. And now the Brewers. It seems they are a tie of Ohio State, and a number eleven even more so? I recently read an article coming off a last place finish this year. The ranking would surely please any Gopher which stated that only 6 teams in the NBA Well, there it is, a Cheesehead point of Twins are coming off an equally successful fan. The Badgers still have a chance of had the same starting lineup beginning this view. Hopefully someday I will be able to season. The Brewers let Paul Molitor slip going to the Rose Bowl, and are a given season as they did ending last season. The cheer for Wisconsin teams without catch- away last year, falling victim to lower for a bowl bid. Where will the Gophers be Wolves are one of the teams mentioned, ing a hard time for it from Minnesotans income in a smaller market, a situation the this holiday season? I will give credit to but let me ask, with their success last who cheer for teams of equal or lesser cal- Twins share. Didn't they just let Brian the Gophers basketball team, however. season, wouldn't some sort of change have iber. to be made, unless the people here are sat- Harper, the team's best hitter in 1993, go? This year they are ranked 11th in preseason If not, go Raiders. This year Molitor confirmed what polls. Wat( out for the Badgers, isfied with mediocrity? At least the Bucks Brewers' fans have been saying for years; though,who e ranked a respectable 22nd. are working towards a new and better Brian Wilhorn. he is one of the best. I'm sure he'll be team. By the way, I know the Wolves beat wearing a Brewer's hat in Cooperstown. The vie` expressed on the Opionion page of the Sword are not necessarily the views of the Sword newspaper, Concordia College, St. Paul. Friday, December 3, 1993 page 12 LOOSE ENDS

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If you know of anything 1 4:30p.m. Advent Vespers The Minnesota Daily will be publish- 17 1:30p.m. Dining Hall Closes that would be of interest to the 7:30p.m. Men's BB vs ing a finals issue. Publication dates 18 6p.m. Residence Halls close for Concordia community, call the Augsburg _ are December 6-11, 1993. Christmas Vacatio Sword at 641-8771 9o.m. Campus Bible Study 2 9:40a.m. Advent Campus News Releases 612/224-4222 to charge or reserve tickets Mixed Blood Adds Northern Sign Christmas Music Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Interpreted Theatre A holiday music tradition returns as The Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra performs Northern Sign Theatre is producing an p.m.($2.50 handling fee per ticket, $7.50 Performances Handel's sweeping oratorio Messiah in adaptation of Gift of the Magi , written by maximum). Call 612/291-1144 for group Mixed Blood Theatre kicks off a new pro- both traditional and sing-along perfor- rates. O'Haynes and directed by Diane Landis. mances December 10-11. Begun eight giam of interpreted performances for the Set in downtown Minneapolis, on years ago, these SPCO presentations have hearing-impaired during its production of Hennepin Avenue, at the turn of the cen- become a favorite part of seasonal celebra- SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION. The tury, a young couple find within their tions for thousands of music lovers. 14th Annual Holiday play by John Guare will have two funny-sad gifts the real magic of Margaret Hillis, founder and conductor of American Sign Language interpreted per- Christmas. the Chicago Symphony Chorus, makes her Craft and Gift Show formances, on of which is set for SPCO debut conducting Handel's master December 10. The cast is made up of both deaf and hear- piece. The Minnesota Chorale and soloists- On November 19-20-21, 1993, the 14th ing performers. A signing chorus will fill soprano Karen Clift, alto Kathleen Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Show will SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION is the the stage will classic and non-traditional Humphrey, tenor Mark Schowalter and be held at the St. Paul Civic Center in award-winning play that takes off from the carols, while signing the lyrics in bass Jon Nordstrom-join the Orchestra for downtown St. Paul. widely-reported story of a young man con- American Sign Language. this Twin Cities holiday tradition. niving his way into the hearts, homes, and This is a family event with original hand- Traditional performances are Friday and wallets of several wealthy families by Gift of the Magi runs Thursdays through made gifts and holiday art and crafts all Saturday, December 10-11 at 8 p.m. The claiming to be the son of Sidney Poitier. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 under one roof. There will be over 300 Messiah sing-along performance is on artists and crafts people from throughout p.m. until December 26. This bilingual/bi- Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. All per- the Midwest, making this the largest indoor cultural production will be presented in The performance on Thursday, December formances are at the Ordway Music show of its kind in Minnesota. 10, has an 8:00 p.m. curtain time. Tickets American Sign Language and spoken in Theatre. English at the Minneapolis Theatre Garage are $7.50 for the Thursday show. Entertainment in the form of Franko's on the corner of Lyndale and Franklin Tickets for the traditional Messiah are Flying Sorcerer magic Show will also be Tickets can be reserved by calling Mixed Avenues. priced from $11 to $24, and tickets for the included in this year's show. Blood's ticket office at 338-6131 of by vis- Sing-Along are $15 for general admission. iting the Theatre at 1501 South Fourth Tickets are $10 in advance of opening, $12 Tickets to all these events may be pur- The hours of the Holiday Craft and Gift Street, one block west of Cedar and for adults and $6 for youth 15 years and chased at the Ordway Music Theatre Box Show are Friday 10-9, Saturday and Riverside Avenues on the West Band in younger after opening. Group rates are also Office from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Sunday 10-6. Minneapolis. Future Mixed Blood produc- available. Reserve Tickets by calling (612) through Friday, for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or during SPCO Mike Liptak tions will also include interpreted 338-7876 Voice/(612)338-7549 concerts through intermission. Call performances. 'FTY.SPCO Presents Handel's Messiah. 699-6581