THE CONCORDIAN VOLUME LII THE CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA, APRIL 21, 1961 No. 23 Primary Election Narrows Field For Senators, Vice President Campus voters go to the polls today for the sioner or Social Commissioner are Gerald Siver- primary elections. This year's slate of candidates son of Wheelock, N. D. and Douglas Gutaw of finds only two Cobbers seeking the office of Moorhead. president. "Treasurer-seekers" for this year's election are Paul Peterson, Montevideo, Minn., has a Byron Danielson, Lake Bronson, Minn., and Carl political science major and is a member of Chi Pedersen, Camrose, Alta., Can. Delts. Glen Wheeler, Cutbank, Mont., is major- Competing for the five available senior class ing in philosophy. senate seats are: Russell Erickson, Lois Norem, Battling in the primaries today are vice pres- Rosalie Trom, Dee Boyum, Kathleen Hanson, idential candidates Dave Langseth, Pelican Buzz Quello, Mert Fish, Jean Christenson, Jeff Rapids, Minn., Earl Hauge, Brooten, Minn., and Larson, Douglas Holt, Jim Tangen, Rachel Klos- Ken Tolo, Clifford, N. D. ter, Marilyn Blegen, Nancy Larum, Roger Hill, Vying for the position of Activities Commis- Howard Erickson. For junior senators (two open positions); Stanley Sheggeby, Cal Rolfson, Bruce Thorn, Jer- Twelfth S KnightS, in levis and dueling equipment, quote First Student Chaplain aldine Terras, Dale Anderson, Shakespeare's comic lines in preparalion for their April 24th prem- John Ahlquist and Philip Maa- iere in Minneapolis. Bob Knutson and Jon Olson portray Sirs Toby kestad. Belch and Andrew Aguecheek in the "Twelfth Night" production Assumes Post Sept 1 For sophomore senators (five which opens on campus Friday, April 28th. open positions); Dan Quello, Rev. Carl Lee, pastor at Big with a bachelor of theology de- Douglas Johnson, Mark Borg, Sandy, Mont., has accepted a gree. Vern Tolo, Tom Hunt, Jon Tor- Uritam Earns Top Honors call to be Concordia's first stu- Since then he has been serv- gerson, Sandra Gunderson, Da- dent chaplain. An alumnus of ing a two-congregation parish vid Haugen, Cheryl Benson, the school, Rev. Lee assumes his which includes Christ Lutheran, Richard Easton, and Clarence Ihle Named Salutatorian position Sept. 1, 1961. Big Sandy, and Faith Lutheran, Jacobs. His duties while at the college Box Elder. Rein Uritam and Herbert Ihle have been named valedictorian include direction of daily chapel In today's primary election, and salutatorian, respectively, of the graduating class of 1961. The and monthly communion serv- students vote for only vice pres- seniors will both graduate Summa Cum Laude. ices. He will be available for idential and senatorial candi- Rein, who lives in Moorhead, individual counseling in his of- dates. attained a perfect 3.00 average fice in the Commons Building. Two proposed constitutional during his four years of college As adviser for all religious or- amendments creating an Activ- while carrying a double major ganizations on campus Rev. Lee ities Commissioner and a Stu- in mathematics and physics and will act as coordinator of those a minor in philosophy. dent Production Commission, activities. He will also teach will be accepted or rejected in One of 24 American students two sections of freshman re- today's election. Less than 600 to win the Marshall Scholarship ligion. granted by the British Govern- students voted in the Friday, Lutheran Student Association April 14, special election on the Uritam Ihle ment, Uritam will begin grad- president and a member of the uate study in physics at Oxford University next fall. amendments, falling short of the varsity track and debate teams majority required to validate a A member of Concert Choir for two years, a senator for three, at Concordia, Rev. Lee graduat- special election. he is currently serving as student editor for Discourse, and is a ed in 1952 with a double major member of Alpha society, honorary scholastic fraternity. in English and philosophy. Voting will be conducted in His other extra-curricular activities include Athenian society, After interning at Philip and Cobber Commons, Music Hall and summer theater work. Kadok, S. Dak., he graduated PASTOR LEE and the post office. Salutatorian Ihle, a transfer from Waldorf Junior College from Luther Seminary in 1956 with an average of 2.9663, majored in business administration and minored in math. A native of Williams, Iowa, Herbert participated in Concert Play Takes No Cents Kansas City Hosts Choir Choir, LSA, Brotherhood, and served as a dormitory counselor at All students and faculty . Waldorf. will be admitted free to the J; The Concordia College Concert Choir, directed by Paul J. At Concordia, he is a member of Pi Gamma Mu and of Alpha forthcoming Concordia Christiansen, will present a full concert at the National Federation society. Drama Guild production of of Music Clubs Thirty-first Biennial Convention in Kansas City, Shakespeare's "Twelfth Mo., Sunday, April 23. Night." Directed by Don- Appearing by special invitation of the Federation, the Con- ald C. Spencer, "Twelfth t cordia Choir will be the only chorus to present a full program. Night" will open in Main j> Nationally-famous soloists, choruses, orchestras, and dancers Contralto Chookasian Auditorium Friday, April ][ will participate in the convention, which runs April 20-26. 28 for a five-night run. Stu- \\ Christiansen will conduct a choral clinic Sunday afternoon dents may obtain reserved !; and will conduct a massed chorus in four numbers, assisted by seats upon presentaiion of j! Richard Hoffland, a 1949 Concordia graduate now at Milliken Uni- Final Artist Offering versity, Decatur, 111. a student identification card \ The Concordia Choir will make two other stops on this trip. Contralto Lili Chookasian will with the Chicago Symphony, at the Old Main ticket of- J; Saturday, April 22, they will sing in Austin, Minn., at 8:15 in the headline the final Concordia after which she was acclaimed fice Monday through Fri- !| high school auditorium, and Monday, April 24 at 8:15 in the Artist series with a concert in by critics as "a thrilling new day, 2:30-4:00. Augustana College auditorium in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Memorial Auditorium Friday, voice." In recent years she has April 21, at 8:15 p.m. been in great demand by choral Miss Chookasian, a Chica- groups across the country. She goan of Armenian parentage, also often makes solo appear- began her career at 17 with a ances. part in a high school oratorio. Her repertoire includes the At 19 she sang on NBC, and choral from Beethoven's Ninth soon was heard on a daily net- Symphony, Bach's St. Matthew's work program. Passion, and Handel's Messiah, in addition to a long list of This led to her open-air debut pieces in the oratorio, orches- tral, and solo fields. Featured on the program will Juniors Host Seniors be works by Purcell, Schumann, In English Atmosphere Richard Strauss, Verdi, Debus- sey and Samuel Barber. An English theme of "Coun- She will be accompanied by try Gardens" will greet upper- Gail Williamson. classmen as they attend the Critics have placed her on a Junior - Senior Banquet slated level with Marion Anderson. for Friday, May 19. The annual She is noted for her ability to semi-formal event is being held make meaningful the thoughts at the Elk's Club this year. of her texts. The Chicago Daily Tribune complimented her on Watch next week's Concor- the restfulness of her middle MUSIC S Charms — Vicki Strandness fiddles of the season Sunday, April 23, at 4 p.m. in the dian for complete banquet de- range and the brilliance of her while Dale Anderson takes five, during a recent Fargo High School Auditorium, Sigvald Thomp- tails. upper range. F-M Symphony rehearsal. Including many Cob- son directing. "The Soldier's Tale/' Igor Stralin- Just a reminder, boys—only Students may acquire tickets ber students and faculty members in its fold, the sky's miniature musical drama, employs instru- 28 days left to get your dates. at the Old Main ticket office. twin city orchestra will perform its final concert mental soloists, a narrator and a pair of actors. Page 2 THE CONCORDIAN April 21. 1961 OPEN FORUM: Is the Eichmann Trial Just?

Don Just, senior: "No, as a Ger- Dee Boyum, junior: "i think the Vince Lindsfrom, freshman: Joel Walne, senior: "Tne israe- Rev. Rodney Grubb, depts. of lis, by my concepts of justice based religion and political science: man citizen he can only be tried in trial is morally just, but it is a legal "Yes, it is definitely just. As a people on law, have neither a moral nor a they hnvc a right to try a man who legal right to try Eichmann. Law is From a legal sense or from the stand- German courts. Or are we still fight- involved in morality. I cannot see how point of what is accepted as Interna- fiasco. Everyone knows the outcome." singlehandedly attempted to destroy Israel cnn try him without some ing the Second World War?" strange rationalizations, especially tional law, the answer would have to their race." when the victims were not Israelis." be no. It Is "unjust" because the Jewish government has no legal right to try him. However, I suspect that the Jews in this case are interested in something more than what constitutes formal legality. The Jewish people are Development Blueprint very suspicious of the concept of in- ternational justice and its operational effectiveness because such justice fail- ed to protect them while their race Plots Future Course was being decimated by the Nazis. Is the trial just? The answer will Concordia's "Blueprint" for They are currently working vary depending on what we take to the future is currently being on several major projects. The mean "just." According to the Jews, written by the faculty of the Great Teacher Program is the yes. According to some others, no. college, through a commission primary emphasis, but several The question is interesting and vital because it calls to our attention the headed by Dean Carl Bailey. buildings have now reached the necessity of an International Court of This Blueprint is a plan for the advanced planning stage. The Law which not only defines what jus- development of Concordia Col- proposed Music Hall will be tice is, but also has the power to lege, and lays down the aims of built as soon as possible, locat- carry out the precepts of that justice. The extermination of the Jews by the college, both basic and spe- ed west of the Fieldhouse. the Nazi was done in the name of cific. justice — Nazis justice, and there was A new dormitory for men will no court with enough power to con- Although yet in its beginning be built very soon between the tradict them. The Jews wish to use this trial as a showplace, as a means stage, Concordia's Development Music Hall site and Brown Hall. of educating a new generation to the atrocities that are committed In the Program has already made pro- Either an Administration or name of justice. This trial Is meant to gress. The college staffs an classroom building is also plan- serve as a reminder to us of the Office of Development, headed ned within the next few years, depths of man's inhumanity to man. There is a difference between an by Edward N. Larson, General and the college will concentrate idealized concept of justice and jus- tice as a political reality, just as there Secretary of the College. The on obtaining the resources for a is a difference between those who are entire Development Program is new Science Hall as soon as the vitally interested in the legal and phil- osophical implications of this trial and under the direction of the Na- Music Hall is completed. those sophists who sit in the coffee shops and discuss this question for the tional Development C o u ncil, —Student Development Commission sake of academic diversion. chaired by A. R. Wije. Only a rough draft of the Current Comment Blueprint has been prepared as charting the future aims and progress of the college for the International Geo-Politics next several decades is no easy task. It contains what one might reasonably expect of a college Hold Cards in Cold War with the ideals of Concordia, by Paul E. Peterson yet it clarifies the goals of this Geo-politics—the importance of geography to international college. The Blueprint paints a politics—has been emphasized again. Airplanes bombing Havana picture of academic beauty while Castro hollers in the United Nations testify as to how diffi- which is worth striving to rea- cult it is for a small nation close to a powerful one to be antago- lize. nistic. Concordia's Board of Regents State Department officials predicted to this writer months has established the National De- ago that Castro could not last. This week's news may bring the velopment Council, whose job it fulfillment of the prediction. is to provide the college with But geo-politics cuts two ways. On the other side of the globe necessary resources. This coun- it works against the West. In Laos, Russia and Red China have cil includes committees on the advantage of transportation and communication. They can Firms and Foundations, Corpo- maintain a rebellion at little cost to themselves. The U. S. would 7.98 rations, Estate Planning, Con- need the combined strength of the U. S. Army, Air Force, Navy gregations, Special Gifts, C-400, and Marine Corps, if fighting becomes intense. Summertime basic . . . the Alumni, Parents, Individuals, This is why President Kennedy wants a neutral Laos, not Faculty and Students. a pro-Western Laos. This is why Sen. Aiken (Rep., Vermont) slender dork skirt in the Dozens of volunteers have al- warns against hasty action that would involve the military. greatest new fabric . . . 65% ready become officially involv- Khruschev too, recognizes the importance of geography in Dacron* polyester and 35% ed in the development of Con- politics. Walter Lippmann reports that Khruschev's "feeling about cordia, and dozens of others are the American support of subversion in Cuba is altogether different cotton poplin that you can working in unofficial capacities. in quality from his feeling about the encouragement of resistance NAVY wash, drip-dry and it'll never Many of these are men of in- in the satellite states of Europe." BLACK show a wrinkle. Perfectly fitting fluence and means in the area, Why? Because of geography and spheres of interest. BROWN inlcuding presidents of corpora- Those who notice only the public statements on foreign policy for all figure types. tions, men who believe that the will often overlook an over-riding consideration that determines Sizes 5 to 15. private colleges are the bul- politics—geography. It is often the determining factor in a struggle wark of our society. for power. Basic blouse, 'Dupont trademark NEARSIGHTED? Is your vision getting worse year PENNY CARNIVAL after year? A new method makes it WOMEN S possible to regain normal vision! WEAR For further information, write to Sponsored by Dr. D. S. Rehm, Ivar Vidfamnei GaU 29, Hagersten, Sweden. 717 Center Avenue Plaza - Moorhead Student Union Planning Board BLUEBIRD COFFEE SHOP * Welcome, COBBERS— Center Avenue in Moorhead Moorhead State College . . . Old and New Under New Management Open Sundays COLLEGE TASTEE FREEZ MILADY'S BEAUTY SALON Monday, May 8th Across from the Fieldhouse Just 6 Blocks South of Campus 7:00-8:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. MRS. A. O. LONA, Owner-Operator 1803 South 8th Street Dial CEdar 3-4239 Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse -— Stop in for Your Favorit* Tr*at — April 21, 1961 THE CONCORDIAN Page 3 Cobber Coed Cites Rising Soapbox Orators Status of Japanese Women by Akiko Sudo (Japan) Post-war years have seen very sigh for the old days and con- great changes in the status of sider that the modern Japanese Japanese women. And yet in woman is decadent as compared 'spite of all the credit which is with her mother or grandmoth- given to the American Occupa- er; yet the fact is that she is tion for bringing about such healthier, more of an individual, changes, women were beginning more public-spirited, and at the to assert themselves even prior same time just as charming and to the war and had already feminine as ever. started to engage in the profes- Visitors to Japan express sur- sions hitherto closed to them. prise and disappointment at the Today women engage in near- fact that the Japanese woman ly every conceivable activity. has gone completely Western in They are lawyers, doctors, den- her clothing. This is true to a tists, veterinarians, scientists, great extent. Western clothing journalists and teachers. They is far more practical for the work on farms, in textile factor- busy modern life of the cities ies, as typists, as radio announ- and it is far cheaper than the cers, do saleswork, and as pub- traditional costume with all its lic servants; they are twice as accessories. efficient and polite as their male But in the home the kimono counterparts. (the traditional costume), is in- They are now able to bring variably worn, as it is at the Presidential Candidates Speak their influence to bear upon New Year (the biggest national price controls through their holiday), and other such festive by Paul E. Peterson by Glen T. Wheeler occasions. It is most unlikely housewives' associations, and What is your conception of the role of the are stalwart defenders of the that this graceful and delightful Feel free to inquire about any of my ideas in costume will ever fall into dis- student government? Student government has the areas of a need for stronger senate, communi- basic human rights of the indi- three equally important functions: (1) It must vidual. use. cations, stewardship development, orientation, Now women take a great share organize, promote, and finance a great variety of Feudal-minded Japanese be- programs; (2) it must inform, lead, and listen to counseling, the social situation, and my leader- moan this new state of affairs, in the pleasures of their men- ship qualifications. This space will be used to folk and their emergence from students; and (3) it must bring student opinion to the confines of the home has un- bear on issues affecting the college community. state my thoughts concerning student govern- NSA Noteworthies doubtedly provided them with a Why do you feel thai you can fulfill this role ment. fuller and better life. Yet in of leading the student government? Having been Eight Cobbers leave to- some rural areas the women are Frosh Frolics chairman, Political Emphasis Week The basic function of student government is to day for the annual NSA in many cases quite unaware of chairman, and involved in planning the Winter serve. This fundamental purpose will be frustra- Carnival, I believe I have had the necessary ad- Spring Regional Assembly their new and rightful status, ted unless student government becomes aware of at Gustavus Adolphus April ministrative experience. I think that my active and conditions for them in cer- student needs by closer contact with the students 20-22. tain factory and agricultural oc- concern with student government problems for Included in the group cupations are still not up to the three years qualifies me to speak on student is- themselves. are Don Opgrande, Dave sues and has acquainted me with student opinion. standards enjoyed by those who Student government must never become a Olson, Vem Hagen, Bruce are in the larger cities. I believe my work on the student-faculty forum Gronbeck, Darrol Bryant, and at the student-faculty retreat has provided workshop or a testing grounds for political theo- I believe that the women in ry, but rather it must deal with the concrete I Jim Anderson, Howard Er- Japan will eventually reach the the necessary background for future work with ickson and Nancy Larum. the administration and the faculty. problems that are relevant to the average Cobber. full attainment of their equal If student government prepares one for later po- rights with men. What do you propose for future activities of the student government? My twelve point plat- litical life this is fine, but this must remain a by- form is: product and never the primary function. 1. Another Foreign Student Scholarship. Student government must never sink to the 2. Bringing an outstanding speaker to Con- level of another interest group, but must remain cord ia. above all interest groups, unifying and organiz- 3. A student academic counseling program. ing them into a representative whole. 4. Wider selection of books (both hard cover and paperback) in the bookstore. Begin a Book There has been some question as to whether of the Month Club. I would have time to play basketball and to serve 5. Amend the Constitution to provide for in the office of student body president. I have Senate control of Student Association funds. conferred with my coach and the administration, 6. Bring all important issues to Senate. and they see no reason for any conflict. 7. Personalize student government—symbol- ized by "walk in" sign on door of the office. Living on campus enables me to become aware 8. Inform the students through KOBB, Con- of student opinion from the level of the student cordian, and Chapel announcements. himself and my participation in senate, athletics, 9. Remain a full-time, year-around student religious organizations and the musical has made body president. me aware of the problems of a large representa- 10. Renew the evaluation of the college by tive group of Cobbers. graduating seniors. The experience I gained in the Jack Pine In- 11. Expand the program that sends students dian Mission gives me confidence that I will be to speak in area churches. able to bear the responsibility of office. 12. Maintain continuous, informal relations with faculty and administration. It is in harmony with the ideals of a liberal "They come by the dozens ... each Leadership dedicated to Concordia develop- arts college that a man should be competent in ment is what student government needs on this many fields of endeavor. If any group, including with a diploma and a bright smile" campus. Leadership is active, creative, progress- student government, should become so specialized ive. Leadership does not merely exist; it actively that participation is limited to specialists, we are defeating the purpose of a liberal arts college. "More and more bright, personable, reassuring to remember that as a works for the students. well-educated young men come to Lutheran you can turn to our me for jobs these days. And it's Brotherhood Provider Life Insur- often hard to make a decision. That's ance Plan. For just 44ff a day (based why, in addition to other qualities, on age 25) you can own a $10,000 Scholars Amass Grad Fellowships I look for maturity and stability. Brotherhood Provider Plan. And Life insurance ownership is one of this is permanent, dividend-paying Three Cobbers have recently chology has been offered a $3000 president of the senate. the things that indicates this to me." insurance that will help you build been the recipients of fellowship fellowship from the University The University of Chicago has This businessman is typical of financial security for the future. grants totaling $6500. All schol- of Chicago in their Graduate also extended a grant valued at today's employer. The future belongs to the man arships apply to the first year School of Business. He intends $2000 to Carl Larson. The Eng- He is interested in the college man who plans for it. See your Lutheran of graduate study and are re- to prepare himself for a career lish major plans to enter gradu- who can plan ahead —especially Brotherhood campus representative newable the following year. in industrial relations. For the ate study in this field. An ac- personal future security. So, it's today. Or mail the coupon now. Jim Hoxeng, a senior with a past year this senior has been tive Cobber, he is at present a double major in math and psy- Student Body vice-president and member of the Cobber staff, In- ternational Relations Club and Bard, Book and Canto. LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD COBBERS ARE WELCOME A third Cobber senior, Richard .\ Ityal r< LIFK ISSl'HAXCE society • 701' Second Ave. So., Minneapolis 2, Minn. Johnson, has received the North- FREE full-color reproduction lift" x ... at ... western Mutual Life Insurance 24") of Martin Luther window idea! Mail for free gift and information for fro minn. Mm! coupon now. LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD Dept. CM-8 Company Actuarial Science Fel- 701 Second Avenue South'* Minneapolis 2, Minnesota Trinity Lutheran Church lowship entitling him to a $1500 Name (FOUR BLOCKS UP SEVENTH STREET FROM THE CAMPUS) grant and admittance to the Un- iversity of Wisconsin. Graduate Address. Sermon Theme: "Christ at the Crossroad of Youth" Dr. Joseph L, Knutson will speak studies in Actuarial Science will City -Zone State. prepare Johnson for a career in Please furnish me: SUNDAY SERVICES government or insurance man- ? 'IMl "" %M Q details about Brotherhood Provider Life Insurance ' .1 J <-\f ' • Q Ires reproduction of Martin Luther window 8:30 - 9:45 and 11:00 A.M. agement. Johnson has a major . M I ••-I I PASTORS; OSCAR A. ANDERSON, C. WALTHER TOLO, DEIMAR JACOBSOM in math and a minor in business administration. Page 4 THE CONCORDIAN April 21, 1961

Social Concordia Campus Organizations Foresee Semester s End by Carol Lehrer Pledging and initiation are recent history and now Cobbers turn their attention to year end meetings, social events and, of course, academic pursuits. Tom Lundquist, staff writer for the Fargo For- um, speaks on journalism at Bard, Book and Can- to's final meeting, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Park Region clubroom. Special invitations go out to sophomore majors and minors in the field of English. An added in- centive is the promise of lunch after the meeting. it More Smoke in Your Eyes . . . Athenians, at the smoker tonight at 6:30. If Togetherness: The ties that bind were giv- of prexy's pond in one of the AES-Mondamin you can see through the haze, the Bison Hotel en a few knots last weekend during society in- Olympic contests won by AES while Joanne Guc- provides the setting. itiation of spring pledges.Marly Ivers and Gene cione consoles her disheartened society sister Pat The fellows plan additional fun for the evening. They host Lundquist tred the tender ground on the bank Overgaard. their Alpha Zete sisters at a post-smoker party in the Park Region clubroom. Eight o'clock is the time. Food and fun are promised! Local Artists Show Features Variety Mission Crusaders by Nancy Larum . . . meet at 8:15 (note time change) this Sunday morning. Phil Noss speaks on Cameroun. Variety—of skill, of spirit, of Frieda Nelson sets up easel in For those who delight in the * ft •&• understanding and mood—char- the Cyrus M. Running camp to spirit displayed on a canvas, Senoritas acterizes the Local Artists Exhi- work with paint knife and yel- Yvonne Butzon has two oils, ... of Nu Sig congregate under an astronomical sign (translated, bition now being shown in the lows. In her $40 oil landscape Farm Backyard, N. D. and Re- the Silver Moon) for their annual pledge luncheon tomorrow at Berg Art Center. Sponsored by the Concordia junior comes ra- flection at Sundown, that arc noon. The program honoring Frieda Nielsen, honorary member, the Moorhead A.A.U.W., the ex- ther close to doing an unobjec- just plain fun. Vivid reds, yel- and the new pledges, takes on a Spanish air. hibition may be viewed until tionable imitation of his much- lows and blues are delicately Amy Erickson is the speaker. May 7. tried style. worked together — amid indeli- ft ft cate shapes—for a very pleasing First Nighters unity. . . . have three opportunities to attend local presentations of ac- Senior Recitals Highlight Little Girl, a watercolor by claimed productions. Mrs. Paul Eidbo, captures a qui- The F-M Community Theatre takes the lead with a Broadway etly soft aspect of childhood in adaptation of Thomas Wolfe's "Look Homeward, Angel," and runs Campus Musical Endeavors a simple universal form. through Sunday at the Red River Playhouse. A full schedule of recitals is and Aljean Scholberg will be Felix, a glass mosaic by Mar- Thornton Wilder's "Skin of Our Teeth" opened last evening at slated for campus musicians this presented in Fjelstad's north garet J. Olson of Minneapolis, is Weld Hall on the MSC campus. A second performance is slated week. lounge. a perfectly delightful colorful for this evening at 8:15. Sunday evening, a joint reci- Joyce, a senior from Glyndon, cat. He looks down on a wood NDSU gets into the act with Rodgers and Hammerstein's be- tal by sopranos Joyce Peterson and Aljean, a senior from Or- carving by Mrs. Judith Aageson loved South Pacific. Curtain time is 8:15 in the NDSU Fieldhouse. tonville, will sing selections by of Hopkins, humorously called ft ft ft Schubert, Brahms, and Strauss Philosopher (with hole in head). Invitations letters to as well as native French and Reminiscent of Yeat's falcon . . . for the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet are now in order. Norwegian music. Inta Stahl "turning and turning in the wi- Girls, be sure to ask your mom. Flower of Love is the theme for the editor and Peter Nygaard are the ac- dening gyre," Gertrude Chaffee the May 11 social event and Our Savior's Lutheran Church is the companists. captures the motion of a bird in place. Dear Editors, flight in an oil named Flight. The event is sponsored by the social commission. A large number of candidates Roger Sorenson presents a Among several pieces exhibit- ft ft ft for student government posi- trombone recital Tuesday even- ing extremely fine brushwork, tions are currently running for Lutheran Youth Research ing. Mary Repass is the accom- two portraits by Charles Olsby office on the "strength" of their panist. of Moorhead, Judas and Hem- ... is the topic for LSA Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Park Re- records in the Student Senate. gion clubroom. W. Gordon Smedsrud, Youth Education Depart- A second joint recital will be ingway are perhaps the most It is interesting to note in some the effort of Carol Madison, a skillfully executed. However, as ment of The ALC is the speaker. cases that these records are ft ft ft senior from Big Sandy, Mont., portrayals they leave something practically worthless. and Carolyn Letness, a sopho- to be desired. Future Teachers Students who vote for a can- . . . recently attended the Minnesota Student NEA State Confer- more from Halstad. didate who is standing on his Jean Fossell and Elsie Siebert ence at Bemidji State College, April 8. Senate record should at least Delegates from Kappa Beta Kappa were: Amanda Sorenson, will accompany the girls as they Sermonette make an effort to discover what sing selections from Brahms, Pauline Fellows and Joy Erickson. Amanda was also elected sec- this record is. Some of those retary of the state organization. Bach and Schubert, among oth- Chapel Speaker running for office had too many ers. This recital is scheduled absences. Many never intro- IT'S HERE AT LAST for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Three students present chapel duced any legislation, yet com- north lounge. talks this week: AND SO BIG . . . plained about Senate inaction. Phil Noss, a senior, from Me- Many rarely, if ever, made their Dan Tallakson presents his re- IT'S AT TWO F-M THEATRES cital on Thursday evening. Tal- iganga, Cameroun, West Africa, views known to their colleagues spoke this morning on "The in the Senate, and were content lakson is a senior from Fargo, N. D. Master's Call." Noss has a dou- to gripe quietly outside. ble major in classical languages Senators should not be re- and French. He plans to serve elected just because they have S'All Set in the mission field. held the office before and liked Wednesday's speaker is Dan it. Neither should new senators LDS-AES will sponsor the Saarinen. His topic is "Storm be elected who know nothing of 1962 Winter CarnivaL inter- on the Sea of Life" based on their duties and care only for society commission has an- Matthew 8:23-27. the "glory" of being elected. nounced, Ray Anderson, Saarinen, a Moorhead resi- IT TOOK YEARS TO MAKE...IT COST ^12,000,000 Let us not re-elect some of the sophomore, is general chair- dent, has a history, political dead weight to the Senate, nor man for the event, tenta- science major and a physical ed- elect some new dead weight. I tively scheduled for mid- ucation minor. hope that next year we can have February. Vern Tolo, fresh- Rodney Venberg, another fir a Senate in which the entire man, is in charge of public- Moorhead student, will speak membership will be strong. ity. 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ROURKE GALLERY 312 CENTER AVENUE MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA April 21, 1961 THE CONCORDIAN Page 5 Varsity Host Alumni In Spring Grid Finale "It ought to be lots of fun and Valuable Player Jim Chris- Joining these two on the tackle in 1956-57, and 1951 those who will probably see ac- we, hope to provide everyone topherson and Ken McFadden, forward wall will be Bob Mark- graduate McFadden bolster a tion on Saturday. Also expected with an interesting game" com- who played one year of pro wardt, Marlin Nohre, Don Pie- defensive unit that includes to take part in the game will mented Alumni Coach Rod football for Calgary of the tsch, Dennis Albcrtson and Jim Gordy Jeppson, Eldon Braun, be Jim Jossart, Carl Grand- Grubb in reference to the first Western Inter-Provincial Foot- Hausmann, all 1960 Cobber vet- Lowell Larson, Dewey Ring- strand, Andy Anderson and Concordia Alumni-Varsity foot- ball League. erans. ham, Ron Luoma, Dave Brom- Clifton Paulson. ball game to be played on the stad, Dan Sarrinen, Jack Nel- With 1960 All - Conference All-Conference Dave Spong Hamline will invade Cobber- Concordia Field Saturday, April Cobbers, center Gary Nelson will work in tandem with son, Ed Christopherson, Roger 22 at 4 p.m. Leopold, and Jim Greenan. land for a day of baseball, golf and tackle Adrian Anderson, Christopherson from the half- and tennis, which will run in Working from a modified anchoring a strong offensive back positions with Dennis Don Kerlin, three-time All- conjunction with Alumni Day. wing-T offense with a talented line, the alumni will be doing Morstad at quarterback and Conference fullback and lead- These contests will begin at group of 30 former Cobber a varied amount of running and Doug Backhaus starting at full- ing MIAC scorer in 1951-53, and 1:30. Admission for the football stars, the alumni squad boasts passing, depending on the back. 1951 All-Conference center Ar- game will be $1 for adults and the likes of 1959 MIAC Most weather conditions. Al Tweit, All - Conference lo Kliver are numbered among $.50 for students. Frank Cleve, former Concor- dia coach and athletic director, and Dr. J. N. Brown, former Concordia president, are the guest speakers at a public ban- quet in the cafeteria at 6:30. Eugene Fitzgerald, Fargo Forum sports editor, will be the master of ceremonies. Probable starting Varsity line-up: Dick Young or Bob Haines RE Virgil Christiansen RT Bob Hanson RG Dick Nelson C Aldo Jensen LG Dave Anderson LT Dave Braaten* LE Don Bros© QB Ron Pfeffer LHB JUST LIKE OLD TIMES! Aging warhorse Rod Grubb (with winning the Alumni-Varsity football contest by philosophical quar- Marshall Holland RHB the ball) and olher retired gridders practice their plays in hopes of terbacking and intelligent maneuvering. Jack Reidel FB

Bowling Standings Tennis Team Splits Off the Cobb Delia Rho 54—21 Chi Delts 42—33 by Independents 41—34 Opening Competition Beta Tau ... 39—36 S. T. P. 33—42 Even football is in the news these days—which shows that Concordia's tennis team split Hanson 6-1, 6-1 and Jorgensen Mondamins 32—43 perhaps football's publicity brigade is acquiring a little of the two meets this week, falling to topped Rod Burchard 6-3, 5-7, ability with which the baseball publicity boys manage to keep A. E. S 30—45 Bemidji State 4-3 Tuesday and 6-1. They scored a 6-1, 6-4 dou- their game in the news the whole year around. Athenians 30—45 whipping MSC 7-2 Wednesday. bles victory over the same Be- The Minnesota Vikings, the local NFL affiliate, The Cobbers host Hamline to- midji pair. have announced that former Cobber Jim Chris- "200" Games morrow at 1:30. Jorgensen, Dussere, Dennis topherson has signed a contract, along with sev- Shepherd, Ken Small and Ger- Knudson, D. Delta Rho 235 Dave Dussere and John Jor- ald Sandness won singles mat- eral other MIAC greats. Christopherson, a two- Hofstad, Beta Tau 216 gensen accounted for all the time All-MIAC selection, as well as 1959's Most ches against MSC and the Dus- points in the Bemidji meet, sere-Jorgensen and Small-Shep- Valuable Player, thrilled many fans with his rib- each winning singles matches rattling offensive and defensive play. Signed on "500" Series herd doubles combinations add- and then combining for anoth- ed two more points for the 7-2 as a linebacker, he should be able to hold his Knudson, Delta Rho 573 j! er victory in doubles. own on defense. Local fans will get a preview— X victory. Dussere beat Bemidji's Nat Jorgensen won 6-4, 10-8 over or g]impSe into the past—as Christopherson takes Kern Olson, Dussere beat Jim Christophcraon to the field for the first alumni game. Other MIAC players signed by the Vikings include UMD's Nagel 6-1, 6-3, Shepherd de- capable quarterback Skip Fontaine and center Stu Johnson, St. feated John Long 6-1, 7-5, Small John's great Duane Deutz, a Catholic Ail-American, and Augs- stopped Mike Olson 6-1, 7-5 and Grinaker Sets Golf Slate Sandness beat Dave Lutes 6-0, burg's Paul Casperson, a mammoth defensive tackle. 6-2. About the only surprise in the announcement is that none of Golf Coach Finn Grinaker the big Swedes from St. Peter were included on the list. Perhaps has announced an 11-match Dussere and Jorgensen whip- one of these days a new announcement will come out indicating schedule for his charges open- ped Nagel and Kern Olson while that several gigantic Gusties have also been signed. ing tomorrow against Hamline Small and Shepherd defeated Last week, during the journalism conference, we found out at the Moorhead Country Club. Long and Mike Olson in dou- that Eugene Fitzgerald, the Sports Editor of the Fargo Forum, The golfers tee off at 12 noon. bles play. will be celebrating 35 years of service on the paper in May. He The Cobbers have 10 meets left on their heavy schedule, in- was also, in his student days, sports editor and editor of the Included on the 14-member NDAC Spectrum. cluding invitationals at NDU team are Adrian Anderson, and Bemidji, before climaxing This year, according to usually reliable sources, a new kind George McDonald, Paul Sander- of ball will be introduced in IM softball. It is a little larger, the season at the MIAC meet son, Ron Anderson, Wayne Slet- May 16 and 17 in St. Paul. breaks better for pitchers, and cannot be hit as far. It sounds, ten, Don Opgrande, Michael all in all, like a conspiracy on the part of the intramural man- Tweeton, Ron Henrickson, Paul gers to help pitchers hold down their ERA's and prevent the Bentson, Glenn Hanson, Jim sluggers from getting to first base. Malstrom, Dick Anderson, Tom Cobber Nine Faces Are athletes coddled? Not at Concordia. Those who doubt Jensen and Lee Hagen. this can try to get a towel in the locker room. Or they can try Pipers in Opener to get a pair of socks without holes—or a sweatshirt that is Hamline, which finished fifth recognizable as such. Few are. This points out one thing: there in the MIAC last year, appears Concordia opens its 1961 base- doesn't seem to be any money around for new towels, socks, or with four lettermen. Captain ball campaign against the other humble but necessary items of athletic attire, which is Bob Ducusin, a junior, leads Hamline Pipers tomorrow. unfortunate. the team, which is expecting Starting pitcher for the Cob- to improve its standing in the bers will be Dell Olson. MIAC. Other lettermen are To their first encounter with IM Spring Schedule Set Phil Evanson, Larry Miller and the Cobbers, the Pipers bring Doug Anderson. Eight newcom- only seven lettermen, but nev- Concordia's Intramural Board has released its schedule for the ers round out the squad. ertheless are looking forward to upcoming spring sports season. Two softball games will initiate a better season than the last, April 22 Hamline the new combined-team system on April 24 at 4 p.m. which netted them a fifth place Those who are interested in participating in intramural tennis April 25 at Macalester, finish in the MIAC. or track may sign up on sheets on the Fieldhouse bulletin boards. St. Thomas April 28 NDSU Invitational Pitching chores for the Pip- Softball Schedule May 2 at St. John's ers are handled by righthand- MONDAY, APRIL 24— WEDNESDAY, MAY 3— May 3 Concordia Invitational ers Roger Norsted and George Col—Whip vg Mu«t—Griz Col—Whip vi. Must—Griz Wilkie. Lak—Chief vi. Vik—Ram Lak—Chief vs. Vik—Ram May 6 Gustavus WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2&— MONDAY, MAY 8— May 9 MSC invitational Leading hitters are catcher Col—Whip vi. Vik—Ram Col—Whip vs. Vik—Ram May 12 UND Invitational Golfer Mike Tweeton anxiously Chuck Wennerlund and short- Lak—Chief vi. Must—Griz Lak—Chief vs, Must—Griz May 13 ... Bemidji Invitational follows his putt in anticipation stop Bill Nelson. MONDAY, MAY 1— ' WEDNESDAY, MAY 10— of success — but fearing the Col—Whip vs. Lak—Chief Col—Whip vs| Lak—Chief May 19 MIAC Meet Starting time for the home Ram—Vik vi. Must—Griz > Ram—Vik vs. Must—Griz May 22 All-City Meet worst. opener is 1 p.m. Page 6 THE CONCORDIAN April 21, 1961 EDITORIALS Suave Scholar Let's Abolish Jim Attains Political, Academic Heights Student Government! by Sheila Mickelson That's what you said, in effect, if you are one of the 1,000 students who did not bother to vote in last Friday's special election. How tall is a leader? matters', so the power is there, That's what you are saying if, after careful deliberation, you if they will make use of it. But Paradoxically, he must stand the senate has not always cared have decided not to vote at all this year, because "none of the head and shoulders above the candidates are strong enough." enough to take the necessary crowd, yet keep his feet on, action." That's what you are saying—if you have never spoken a word the ground; he cannot look concerning the subject of student government. down on those who look up to It is perhaps for his influence Perhaps you're right. Perhaps student government is an un- him; he needs high ideals and on the senate floor that Jim has necessary nuisance. Perhaps campaigns are just a lot of noise a level head. been blessed with the left-han- about nothing. ded compliment—"Sly 01' Hox." Perhaps student government is nothing but a plaything in the Six-one and a half in his Or if it isn't the politician in hands of the administration. Or a playground for glory-seeking stocking feet, or seven feet in him, it might be for the twinkle students. his notorious cossacks hat, Jim in his eye when he smiles. Or, perhaps this year's campaign for student officials does Hoxeng measures "tall" in the Difficult as it is to steer a con- lack enthusiasm, as well as numbers. This comment is especially esteem of his fellow students, as versation with Jim to the sub- uncomfortable when it comes from present student government well as in stature. ject of Jim, the reporter oozed a participants. Might not the enthusiasm of this year's election One week from today, Jim few personal details from the reflect in some way the success or failure of the out-going student steps down from his position as reluctant interviewee. government in effectively reaching and involving the student-on- vice president of the student the-street? Non-specializ a t i o n is his body, to which he was elected watchword, and a major con- Perhaps the college might be better off if students went back in the spring of '60. to their books, and left the faculty and administration to take care cern as he prepares for the fu- of things properly. "I was flattered to see that ture is "not to be left behind as The administration could probably do a much more efficient three people saw fit to compete society changes." A major in job of handling freshman orientation, homecoming activities, for this office, at least. They math has provided mental disci- musical productions, winter carnival, inter-society activities and must feel that the vice presi- pline, and a twin major in psy- disputes, the social calendar, student discipline, society initiation, dency is a challenging job after chology satisfies his interest in campus news media, stewardship and religious activities, political all. Or," and the smile spread people. emphasis week, inter-college contacts, and the variety of personal across his face, "maybe they're or group pleas. coming in to clean things up." "I'm a people watcher," he If these are your views, then let's rid Concordia of student confesses. "I like to watch government now, with direct action, rather than leaving it to die He explained the duties of what they do, and psych tells its slow, painful death. the second in command: he pre- why they do it." S.M. sides over the student senate, He joins the chorus of defen- appoints legislative committees, ders of the liberal arts educa- serves as an ex-officio member tion system, and his class sched- of the senate's style committee ule has been a healthy illustra- Student Potential Sought (group which phrases submitted tion of wide and varied inter- resolutions in proper agenda Spring's arrival was heralded this month with a combination ests. form), sits in on the executive of icy wind and rain and the heated onset of political campaigns. council (president's cabinet) and English, political science, his- Enthusiasm, although not as wide-spread nor as tense as last is one of eight participating stu- tory, philosophy, art, music, year, centers upon the question of candidate qualification and stu- dent members of the student- physics, language — all have dent government failures and achievements during the past year. faculty forums. claimed his attention. Singing, Many contend that neither Peterson nor Wheeler possess the reading, golf, and even women, all-around qualifications for the presidency. Others assert the From his experience as class "in their place," have shared his age-old prophecy, "things will be better next year," in reference representative and presiding of- moments of leisure. to the adequacy of this year's student government. ficer of the senate, how would Major criticism stated by various students is directed at the he rate the power of the stu- Turning down a civil service aloofness of the student government officials. These criticisms dent legislative body? offer to work as managerial are framed amid the evidence of several progressive steps—namely, analyst in Washintgon, D. C, later hours for women, TV'd homecoming, acquisition of a college "The constitution grants pow- Jim will begin graduate studies pastor and the passing of the student-faculty responsibility system. Jim Hoxeng er to 'legislate on all routine in industrial relations at the Students have adopted the policy of criticising before they ana- University of Chicago next fall. lyze who is at fault. Senators and cabinet officials have anxiously Eventually, he will put his awaited some hint as to the general opinion of the student body, soothing bass voice and tactful but on many occasions it was not forthcoming. Thus because of The Concordian charm to work in the field of poor communication both were forced to chart their own course, public or labor-management re- Published weekly during the school year except during vacation, holiday and lations in industry. often resulting in conflicting ideas. examination periods by the students of Concordia College, Moorhead. The consequence was that the senate not only became involved Second class postage paid at Moorhead, Minnesota. Loud and clear is the call of in minor matters without any real guide or general program to Printed by Kaye's Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A South America — evervescing follow, but many senators did nothing but hold their seats as a SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4 Per School Year with industry's adolescent fer- claim to glory. EIGHTEEN TIMES ALL-AMERICAN vor. Certainly student government has not met all of the require- Member: ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS Brazil—virgin frontier of in- ments of good representation, but it has been far from inadequate. Office: Cobber Commons Building — Phone CE 3-5124. dustry—has a compelling appeal However, little assistance was evident from students who make CO-EDITORS for a young man who is con- their annual election policy a spring-board for power motives. SHEILA MICKELSON JIM WAGNER cerned lest he be "left behind" History has shown that these same students do not support and Associate Editor ROBB De WALL in a society where the days of News Editor CARL PEDERSEN encourage their winning representatives. They retire after a fiery Advertising Managers JIM GOULD, WAYNE PEDERSON dynamic private industrialism campaign to their apathy, noting only those features of student Business Manager PHIL GJEVRE seem numbered. government which interfere with their sympathies. Circulation Manager RACHEL JENSVOLD Less defined, but equally per- Copy Editor KAREN STIBBE Instead of joining ranks to promote student government's po- Society Editor CAROL LEHRER sistent, is the longing to "con- tential as a nerve center of student progress, students wash their Feature Editor BONITA GJERSVIG tribute something" of lasting hands of responsibility because they feel present policy is inade- Sports Editors JOEL WATNE, PHIL GULSTAD value. What form will this con- quate and ineffectual. This superficial attitude functions as a cover Head Typist RHODA OLSRUP tribution take? Photo Editor WES MATHRE for student unwillingness to wield their power in a responsible and Assistant Photo Editor MARIAN WAMBHEIM "I don't know yet. That's why integrative manner. . «, Cartoonist TOM CHRISTENSON I'm not specializing."

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