Mrs. Al Lerberg Concordia Collece 101 po * THE CONCORDIAN VOLUME LVI THE CONCORDIA COLLEGE. MOOR HEAD. MINNESOTA. MARCH 12. 1965 No. 23 Augenstein Returns for Graduation Dr. Leroy Augenstein, who gregations will participate in Ridge National Laboratory, Oak was a Faith in Life speaker last this service. Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Wollan is September, will be this year's Dinner will be served in the a 1923 graduate of Concordia commencement speaker. Dr. Commons from 12:15 to 1:15 and is the son of the late Profes- Augenstein is chairman of the p.m. All students and as many sor Thomas C. Wollan, a profes- department of biophysics at guests as possible will be ac- sor of mathematics at Concordia Michigan State University. commodated. for many years. Again special Dr. Augenstein received his Commencement exercises in music will be provided by the B.S. degree from the Univer- Memorial Auditorium begin at concert choir and band. sity of Chicago, his M.S. and 3:00 p.m. with the address by Three hundred and thirteen PhJD. degrees from the Uni- Augenstein. An honorary de- students, including those who versity of Illinois. His profes- gree of Doctor of Science will met graduation requirements in sional experience includes be conferred upon Dr. Ernest O. December, will receive their di- work with the Brookhaven Wollan, a physicist at the Oak plomas. National Laboratory, the Atomic Energy Commission and the United States Science Exhibit at the Seattle World's C-400 Recruits Seniors Dr. Leroy Augenstein Fair. He has edited and writ- Opportunity to participate in a unique venture of alumni sup- ten books on biology and ra- port is rapidly closing for 360 of Concordia's students. Since appli- diation. cation to the Contingency C-400 Club must be submitted prior to Commencement activities be- graduation, seniors will soon lose the chance to share in the devel- Chapel Choir Offers gin May 1 with a senior con- opment of Concordia College through this far-reaching and mo- cert recital at 2:30 p.m. in mentous avenue of support. Memorial Auditorium. Senior Contingency C-400 is a venture designed to maintain the music students will perform senior's contact with Concordia, to provide for continued co- Area Concert Series with members of the Fargo- operation between students and Concordia after graduation* The 70-voice Concordia chapel Jennings, "Salvation is Che- Moorhead Symphony Orchestra Gaining increased financial resources is not the sole purpose of choir, under the direction of ated" by Tschemokoi, "Uinea under the direction of Sigvald Continguency C-400 and it is most certainly not just an "easy Gordon H. Carlson, will present mea Electa" by Poulenc, "The Thompson. There will be a buf- payment plan" for regular C-400 membership. a series of concerts in Fargo and Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee" fet supper in the Commons from Through the program, members will be constantly kept inform- the surrounding area March 21- by Berger, "My God How 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. ed on the hopes, proposed endeavors, as well as present programs April 7. Wonderful Thou Art" by The concert choir and concert of the school. They will be in contact with the college learning Sunday, March 21, they will Psalter, arr. by Overby, "The band will present a concert in of its needs and accomplishments. perform at Our Savior's Luth- Last Spring" by Grieg, "A Memorial Auditorium at 8:00 Funds from Contingent members will be divided between eran Church, Valley City, N. D. Christmas Madrigal" by Kock, p.m. There will be no admission the C-400 Club's current building project and Concordia's Great "Step Dear Son of Heaven" and at the Halstad Lutheran charge. Teacher Program. Church, Halstad, Minn. On Sun- arr. by Carlson, "I Got a Key" arr. by Shaw-Parker and "O Baccalaureate services be- Dave Lerberg, C-400 Contingency chairman, commented, "This day, March 28, they will present gin 11:00 a.m. on May 2 in program merits the serious consideration of every member of the a concert at Sargent Central Day Full of Grace" arr. by Melius Christiansen. Memorial Auditorium. Presi- 1965 graduating class. It is a big decision, but one which must be High School, Forman, N. D. The dent Knutson will preach the made. The financial considerations may seem large at first, but home concert will be 8:15 p.m., Carlson completed his Bache- sermon and music will be pre- talk to a member whose name is on the thermometer. You may Sunday, March 28, in First Lu- lor of Music degree at Concor- sented by the concert choir find that instead of asking 'Can I afford to do it,' you may be theran Church, Fargo. dia, where he held scholar- and band. All local ALC con- stating, 'I can't afford not to!'" The concert program in- ships in choral conducting and cludes: "O Sing Ye to the piano. He earned his Master of Lord" by Piloni, "Jesu Price- Music degree at Northwestern less Treasure" by Bach/'Bless- University, Evanston, 111., and ing, "Glory and Wisdom" by has pursued further study at Stahl, Childs Combine Piano Talent Wagner, "My Jesus" by Bach- Northwestern University and Teaming up for an exceptional musical exper- written for two pianos; this can be evidenced by Christiansen, "He is the Lone- Syracuse University under the ience tonight are Roy Stahl and Dale Childs, both selections included on the program. ly Greatness" by Benjamin, auspices of the summer choral faculty members at Concordia College. Their duo- Two-piano works were written to achieve "With a Voice of Singing" by workshop at Chautauqua, N. Y. piano performance will begin at 8:15 in the Re- a greater sonority and increase tonal possibil- His past teaching experiences cital Hall of the Hvidsten Hall of Music on the ities. However, there are a number of difficul- include Waldorf College, Forest Campus. ties to surmount in perfecting this type of Chaplain Lectures City Iowa, Thiel Lutheran Col- Their diversified program includes compos- ensemble work. Mr. Childs commented, "Two lege, Greenville, Penn., and di- itions for two pianos from Barojue to contem- piano performance demands the closest, type of rector of choral music, First Lu- porary. Following works by W. F. Bach, Mozart, ensemble work as the feeling and phrasing of On Literature, Art theran Church, Fargo. In addi- and Stravinsky, the recital will be concluded each individual performer must be blended into The Reverend William J. Dur- tion to his duties as director of wtih Rachmaninoff's "Fantasy," which is based an entity." Mr. Stahl added, "The greatest prob- kin, Roman Catholic chaplain the chapel choir, he teaches pi- on a series of poems by Byron Lermontov, lem involves working with exactly the same from North Dakota State Uni- ano and accompanies faculty re- Tyntchev, and Khomyakov. Their titles, "Baca- sounds which have to amalgamate into a single versity, will be the featured citals. The choir will also sing at rolle/' "A Night for Love/' "Tears/' and "Rus- sound, with one not distinguishable from the speaker at the next meeting of Wednesday evening services in sian Easier," are reflective of the character of other." Bard, Book and Canto on Mon- five churches during the lenten the composition. This music was expressly Such an exacting form of ensemble work de- day, March 15, at 8:00 p.m. in season. They will sing at Mes- written for two pianos with both parts intricate mands high calibre performers; a due-piano team the Frieda Nielsen Lounge. siah Lutheran Church, Fargo, at and equally important. on a college campus is quite unusual. Mr. Stahl Father Durkin will present 7 p.m., March 17. This recital results from an effort to introduce and Mr. Childs both have impressive backgrounds a talk dealing with the possi- many types of music and is intended to present of education, achievement, to present a two piano ble ethical and religious prin- March 24, they will sing at two lenten services, at 6:30 and literature that is not ordinarily performed and recital, they agreed enthusiastically, "We really ciples ingrained in twentieth heard. Many of the outstanding composers have enjoy it!" century literature and art. An 8 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, open discussion will follow Wahpeton, N. D., March 31, at the presentation in which all First Lutheran Church, Fargo at are invited to partake. 8 p.m. and April 7, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moor- Father Durkin attended col- head. lege and seminary at St. John's University at Collegeville, Minn. He has previously presented lec- Buckley Ph.D. tures which point out the fact Wendell D. Buckley, a that seemingly immoral or athe- member of the music faculty istic works of literature and since 1954, recently received drama often reveal basic reli- the Doctor of Philosophy De- gious and ethical truths. He has gree in music literature and also spoken on the subject of performance from the State modern art. University of Iowa. His dis- A special invitation is extend- sertation is a historical and ed to students and faculty mem- analytical survey of the solo bers whose field of interest may song cycle. As part of the de- be encompassed by Father Dur- gree requirements, he also kin's presentation. English, phi- presented three voice recitals losophy, drama, art and religion and was tenor soloist with students are urged to attend the the University Symphony meeting. After the discussion a Orchestra and Chorus in two lunch will be served by mem- major choral works. bers of Bard, Book and Canto. Stahl and Childs rehearse for their duo-piano recital tonight at the Hvidsten Hall of Music. Pag* 2 THE CONCORDIAN March 12, 1965 Selective Admissions Increases Enrollment Bob Jacobson There are quite a number of ally verified by viewing a recent personal and scholastic status. If, high school seniors, about 1350 study of the future frosh. The at this point the student folder it is estimated, that would like admissions office recently dis- appears to be complete enough to become Cobbers this fall. covered that this year's frosh to make a just and accurate de- Comparing this number of ap- and the high school seniors al- cision, the admission's commit- plications with the 1200 received ready accepted at this time have tee member may recommend the last year, it does appear that exactly the same median ACT student for (1) acceptance or (2) Concordia is increasing in distin- test scores. This means that the acceptance with a Concordia ction and prominence as well as admissions committee has again College Merit Scholarship. in the size of its freshman selected a group whose median Students who receive the classes. test scores are in the top 15 per- scholarship are usually in the Just how many golden bean- cent of all high school seniors top ten per cent of their class ies will be decorating the cam- graduating in 1965. Almost with- and/or show good scholastic pus next fall? Baied on pre- out exception, Concordia fresh- aptitude test results. The ACT vious application trends, the men come from the top half of test or the College Board SAT present estimate indicates that their high school classes. is vitally important in the Dean of Admissions Rendahl there will be 50 more fresh- On arrival, every applica- awarding of Concordia Merit men than lati year, with a tion form undergoes exactly Scholarships. determination of an applicant's out of school because of aca- acceptance or rejection? demic inability and low strong emphasis on the the same procedure, initially On the other hand, the con- "more." It is possible that an at least. Separated from the Briefly, the ACT informa- grades." sideration may lead to one of tion that is vital to the ad- It is concern for each appli- increase of about 100 more $10 application fee (which the following recommendations: fershmen over last year's 664 goes to the controller's office missions committee pertains cant that prompts this detailed (3) acceptance on condition to the results of a series of analysis of character and ability. may raise the Concordia en- and prompts the sending of a (varying with individual circum- rollment to a new height; receipt), the applicant's re- tests which have been inter- Says Dean Rendahl, "Concor- stances); (4) rejection; (5) de- preted by a computer. How- dia students are earning average there could be 2000 Cobbers quest for admission is placed ferment until further test re- next fall. The number predic- in its own folder to await the ever, Dean Rendahl indicates: grades and more graduation dis- sults (especially the ACT re- "We refuse to let the computer tinctions than ever before, and ted for September, 1965, by arrival of letters of recom- sults) are accumulated; or (6) the registrar's staff is 1,963. mendation, test records, high do any deciding for us. When the drop-out rate is the lowest deferment until a personal inter- the committee acts, it does so in the history of the college. However, it does not appear school transcripts, and such in- view can be arranged. that size alone may distinguish formation as rank-in-class and on a personal basis." However, Selective admission makes a dif- these consecutive freshmen personality rating scales. It must be pointed out that an the computer results are of ference." classes. The median of this fall's When the folder is complete, applicant is rejected only after noteworthy assistance for beanie bearers will again be it is sent to the desk of Dr. Carl his folder is completely assem- Merit Scholarship recommend- LETTER TO found to be the top percentiles Bailey, the academic dean, who bled and a careful study has ation and for decisions on ad- of American college freshmen. undertakes the task of consider- been made of his chances for missions. THE EDITOR This statement can be statistic- ing the high school student's successful performance at Con- Upon taking the ACT test, the cordia College. high school student reports his To the Editor: After a decision by Dean most recent grades (prior to his I am writing in response to Bailey, the folder proceeds to senior year) in mathematics, the required chapel editorial the desk of another member English, social sciences, and nat- which appeared in The Concor- of the committee, Registrar ural science. This information, dian, Feb. 20, 1965. Dale. Here the application is along with the individual's ACT It should be in no one's power as thoroughly viewed as in the scores are then fed to the com- to regulate the religious life of previous examination, and puter. individuals. Such enforcement Registrar Dale uses the same The computer then statistical- destroys the spontaneous re- principles for his decision. ly matches up each applicant ligious response of individuals. If it happens that differing with the previous group of Required attendance will in no decisions have evolved from frosh who came to Concordia way guarantee that the atten- each of the committee members, with similar grades and ACT dants will participate in the the chairman of the admissions scores. On this basis, statistics services, or that they will even committee, the Dean of Admis- can be determined for the ap- contribute to the budget. If the sions, votes to "break the tie." plicant's probable academic suc- goal is to have the auditorium Financial Aids Officer Ellenson Dean Rendahl then completes cess at Concordia. The computer filled with students every day, the determination of the appli- gives the person's mathematical then required chapel is the an- cant's classification. chances (out of 100) of receiving swer. But I doubt that this is the SEE EUROPE FOR LESS! What is the ACT and just less than a "C" and the number goal, and thus required chapel exactly how is it used in the of chances (out of 100) for him is not the means to this end. to secure a "B" or better — in You ask "why the apathy in NORTH DAKOTA STUDENT TOUR each freshman course: English, student chapel attendance?" Travel in a small, congenial group with others of your own math, social science, and natural You write that poor atten- age and interests. Leave June 11 by ship or June 17 by plane. WOODS CAFE science. dance is not the result of poor See England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, San Marino, France, plus optional sidetrip Mr. Ellenson, the Financial speakers, but then you admit through Scandinavia. Return on July 27. $1072—all expense. Service and O—4 Nee* Aids officer, summarizes Con- that the speakers are probably For FREE details write: cordia's chief purpose for the best thai could be obtain- these extensive investigations ed. Is this not saying in an 24-HOUR SERVICE and procedures: "We try to off-hand manner that the Champeau Travel Service ""<,*' accept only students who will speakers are most often poor be successful at Concordia, and fail to stimulate the stu- S OIANT HAMiUtOtftl .$1 • Te Oe rather than those who statis- dents? tically and scholaszically re- 915 Main Avtnue • MoofHtad, Minn. I respect the editor for his veal that they will be forced concern about the religious apa- thy of Concordia students as re- AN OPEN LETTER flected in chapel attendance, but I question very seriously his.sug- to some students at Concordia gested solution to the problem. Apathy is seldom cured by re- straint and force. Dennis Toivonen f Lent is upon us. It began Wednesday, March 3. f Lent is a school for faith. Its primary focus; on the passion F-M Barber Shop and death of our Lord, has to do with how those events affect us. Specializes in f Lent is also a time for developing spiritual muscles. The dis- NoDoz ALL COLLEGE CUTS cipline of faithful Bible study, midweek worship, regular KEEP ALERT TABLETS 16 - 4th St. So. CE 3-5101 meditation, and sacrifice contributes to such development f Mostly, Lent is a reminder that Christ, our Lord, is for us. f Trinity Lutheran Church appreciates the regular attendance PERKIN'S of many Cobbers at Divine Worship service on Sundays. f This letter is not an invitation to them to midweek and Sun- PANCAKE day worship since they already know. We look for them. f This letter is an invitation to the Cobbers we hear sleep in. HOUSE Rumor has it there are more than a few. THE SAFE WAY to stay alert f We offer, in addition to regular Sunday worship, midweek PANCAKES of services on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Berg- Various Nationalities quist leads a Bible study on Revelation on Sundays at 9:45. without harmful stimulants Pastor Lee offers midweek services on campus on Wednesdays NoDoz™ keeps you mentally makes you feel drowsy while 3 New Steaks at 10:00 p.m. alert with the same safe re- studying, working or driving, f Come somewhere, sometime. 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Rachel Forsgren Anderson to- Minn., will accompany Mrs. An- She has a major in piano and morrow at 8 p.m. in the Hvid- derson. music education with minors in sten Hall of Music, while on Beginning the recitals Sun- voice and French. Miss Besse Sunday, solo recitals will be pre- day will be Gary Lewis, a sen- has been the recipient of many sented by Gary Lewis, Austia ior from Wahpeton, N. D., who awards including the Mu Phi Besse, and Ronald Anstadt. presents a baritone recital at Epsilon Patron Award, the Paul Mrs. Anderson will perform 2:30 p.m. Included on his pro- J. Christiansen Award and the gram are numbers by Bach, "Susse StiUe" by Handel; Presser Foundation Music Schol- Brahms, Bartok and R. Vau- "Madchenlied," "Anein Veil- arship. en," "NactigalL" and "Immer- ghan Williams. He is a Bach- leiser wird mein Schlummer" elor of Arts student with a She is president of Mu Phi by Brahms and the opera, major in vocal music educa- Epsilon, the international pro- "The Telephone" by Gian Car- tion and a minor in English. fessional music sorority, and of lo Menotti. The only other His accompanist is Martha the Women's Chorus as well as part in the opera will be play- McDaniel, a sophomore from a member of the Fargo-Moor- ed by her hutband Ronald Rockford. 111. Lewis is a mem- head Symphony Orchestra. She Anderson. ber of the Concert Choir. is also a member of Alpha So- A senior from Alexandria, At 4:00 p.m. Austia Besse, a ciety, the scholastic honor or- NoVICB Debaters Linda Thorkelson, Lynda Jacobson and Minn., Mrs. Anderson will re- junior Bachelor of Music stu- ganization; Kappa Beta Kappa, Crystal Hindemith jest wilh lone male, Byron Franien. ceive a Bachelor of Arts de- dent from Starkweather, N. D., the professional organization of * * * * future teachers, and the Phi Kappa Chi Society. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ronald Arcstadt, a junior* Debate Junkets Include Bachelor of Music student To the Editor: Finally, the editorial and let- ter are based on the modern from Glyndon, Minn., will pre- The Concordian's plea for con- sent a piano recital at 8:00 tributions to the student civil self-deception that the con- science can be bought. One dol- p.m. His program includes Notre Dame, St. Thomas rights program in Mississippi is works by Bach, Beethoven, lar, runs the theory, will not and Jacobson and Thorkelson an appeal to the emotional ideal- and Bartok. Concordia's debate team sent ism of the student body — and only buy a conscience but a bit six speakers to two tournaments won three and lost three. The for that reason should be care- of acclamation, as the sheet in Anstadt has a major in piano this past weekend, one at the University of Minnesota won the fully examined. It is a fine tri- box 1319 will testify. Does our and music education with a mi- University of Notre Dame, tournament. bute to a maligned and maltreat- geographic location prevent us nor in organ. Among the schol- South Bend, Ind., and the other On the road again this week- ed race, the American ideal, and from helping "the Indian?" The arships he has won are the Al- at the College of St. Thomas, end, Jacobson and Thorkelson the dignity of man, but it is not complex problems of conscience fred Hvidsten Scholarship and St. Paul. will travel to the University of significantly, a detailed or objec- and intelligent dedication will Presser Foundation Scholarship. Wisconsin, Madison, along with not fit in Box 1319. Loren Anderson and Connie tive treatment of one of the most He is also a member of the Al- Farden traveled to the Uni- Crystal Hindemith and Byron complicated problems "in our Harry Whalen pha Society. versity of Notre Dame to par- Franzen. All four speakers are complex nation." Some of the ticipate in the national six- entered in individual events as questions the editorial should round tournament there. They well as debate. have answered include: How, returned with a two-four rec- specifically, will the money be spent? Where, specifically, and Exhibit Fetes Duluth Trio ord, losing to four of the teams Chapel Roster for whom, specifically, will the Three Duluth artists are represented in the exhibit which that went into the elimination Monday — Pastor Lee money be spent? Most impor- opened at the Berg Art Center, Sunday, Feb. 28. They are Sister rounds of the tournament. Tuesday — Cobber Band tant, who will spend it: a mod- Mary Charles, Barbara Fumagalli, and Rudy Schauer. Betty Malen and Jim Nestin- Wednesday — presidential gen and Lynda Jacobson and erate, realistic organization or Sislef Mary Charles teaches art at the College of St. Scho- candidates Linda Thorkelson participated an unrealistic group of ideal- lastics, Duluth. She received her undergraduale training there Thursday — Father Park, St. in the annual tournament at the ists? Excessive external pres- and has done graduate work at the University of Minnesota, John's Episcopal Church, College of St. Thomas. Malen sure, agitation by outsiders will Notre Dame and specialized art schools. She is known for her Moorhead and Nestingen combined to win harden the racial attitudes of water colors and also does drawings, lithographs and oils. Friday — Mark Ostroot whites — it will not lead to four debates while losing four compromise, to mental integra- Barbara Fumagalli was trained in gravure under Lasansky at tion. the University of Iowa. She has shown her ingravings locally and nationally. F-M JAZZ FESTIVAL The editorial is also, indi- Rudy Schauer who is a graduate of the University of Wis- rectly, an insult to the Negro. consin is professor of art at the University of Minnesota Du- 8:00 P.M. - Thursday, March 25 James Baldwin framed all of luth Branch. He is exhibiting water colors at Concordia but is "The Negro's" aspirations into also known for his jewelry design. FARGO CIVIC AUDITORIUM a single, seven-word sentence, There are 28 pieces which will be on exhibit until March 21. "incomprehensible to white Regular hours at the Art Center are from 9-5 Monday through men. NEGROES WANT to be Saturday, 2-5 Sunday and 7-9 Tuesday evenings. The Most Explosive Force in Jazz treated like men." The edi- tors, well-intentioned as they are, apparently find that sen- tence incomprehensible. To EMPLOYMENT Baldwin, love based on skin color is as objectionable as Northwestern Bell Telephone Company wishes to employ hate based on skin color. two ladies immediately for Service Representative positions in the Fargo Business Office. Applicants must be intelligent, alert, and be able to converse easily. Two years or longer tenure re- quired. College education helpful but not required. 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It is here Barn, which was once Concor- Students witness the genuine- that Mr. Running maintains his dia's gymnasium and which now ness of Mr. Running. There is position as head of Concordia's exhibits the genius of Sovik, always a moment for a chat art department. Teaching classes Mathre, and Madsen. about home before asking for a from the freshman level to the During the depression, Mr. word of advice on a painting. senior level, acting in an official Running found himself immer- The personal element glows capacity as advisor to many of sed in many paradoxical profes- within the art barn, sparked by his students, prodding a stray sions, from night watchman the effervescense of Mr. Run- Expressive Running relaxes in midst of painting his biggest biology major to try some art, ("that's a spooky job."), to sign ning. project of the year, the Christmas Concert mural. ___^ and lecturing to bedeviled soph- painter with time out for what omores on the elements of de- he terms the toughest job, being sign are all within the scope of a waiter, throughout maintain- his professional duties. ing an interest in the fine arts. Split Reaches Visible Proportions Born in Veblen, S. D., Mr. These professions exemplify the Running has lived all over the diversity of Mr. Running's per- Mark H. Holtan praise for China and little for Russia. Mid-West in towns with the sonality. He enjoys many things In 1960 the first faint rumbles of Sino-Soviel Since the Soviet Union realizes the long-run most exotic names: Big Sandy, and approaches the "whole disputes were acknowledged. Washington essence of the schism could well be decided by Havre, Sand Point, Zumbrota, man" rather than staying within sources reported that "the Soviet Communist world influence, it has taken an active role in re- Arfordville. He doesn't min- the confines of his chosen career. Party was circulating a 'manifesto' among Its establishing relationships with Asian and African imize the places where he has cells at home and abroad defending Soviet communist parties. These efforts in 1961 harvested pursued his education: St. Olaf Currently Mr. Running is working on a mosaic for a foreign affairs and assailing the Chinese posi- for Russia a new Soviet-North Korean mutual (according to Running, the tion, while Peiping was writing of 'slander' and defense pact, plus extra efforts to tighten Russian Nbrlhfield branch of Concor- building in Minneapolis and several paintings for Olivet 'blasphemy' of Moscow." relations with North Vietnam and Outer Mon- dia College), BJV. in history; One of the basic differences between Russia golia. Yale School of Fine Arts; Lutheran Church in Fargo. In the back of his productive and China in foreign affairs has dealt with the In "Current History/' (October, 1963). Peter University of Iowa, M.A. in advisability of summit meetings. Peiping's leaders Tang, a Sino-Soviel relations specialist, offered art; University of Wisconsin; mind are ideas for a mural for the Ylvisaker Library.. have maintained that the United States as a the opinion that since the Soviet Union is no University of Minnesota; and capitalist, imperialist country was inevitably ag- longer the single master of the international the Institute Allende, M.FJV. Interestingly, when expressing gressive and that an accommodation between the movement, it has not been able to formulate in art. his theories of painting, Mr. United States and the Communist block was hard- ideological principles and strategies acceptable Upon Mr. Running's appear- Running states unequivocably ly possible; equally strongly, the Soviet Union to all followers of Marxism-Leninism. Of course, ance at Concordia he immediate- that once his painting is finish- has maintained that because of the new destruc- the failure to coordinate properly all forces for ly attained the position of head ed, he'd just as soon sell it. He tiveness of warfare and changed power rela- the common goal — the international victory of of the art department — consis- understands how the layman tionships, coexistence and the avoiding of war communism — has slowed down the communist ting entirely of himself. He has might regard this as being un- might be achieved. movement. witnessed the growth of his de- concerned, but rather, he feels The apparent total lack of comprehension of However, a second possibility coming out of that as he works on a painting this feud could be a strengthening of world 4 nuclear war by the Chinese surely should give Nominating he is anxious to be working and Americans much food for thought. The highly communism because of the competition between to finish. aggressive aspects of Red Chinese ideology have the two countries. Up to 1962 the Soviet Union Convention Commenting critically on his been put into practice at the Soviet Union's had maintained the upper hand to a great degree. The nominating convention painting, Mr. Running admits expense. The most significant aspect has been The tremendous inroads of the Chinese ideo- for student government of- that for him painting is the the promotion of the Chinese sphere of influence logical and economic campaign can be seen in fices will be held Monday at most enjoyable medium and into the Balkans, namely in Albania. the following statistics. In the early 1960's of 8:00 p. m. in the Normandy that the most fascinating ele- The New York Times, Feb. 13, 1961, gives the about seventy-six operative communist parties of Room. ment for him to deal with is definite indications confirming this offensive ges- any consequence in the world, the Russians dis- color. Architectural designing ture on the part of China in the following re- covered they managed to exert control over fifty. spects: (1) Communist China appears to have Thus, the Red Chinese had neutralized or gained taken over the task of financing Albanian develop- control of one-third of the international commun- ment plans; (2) Albania is supporting China's ist parties. No wonder Moscow started fighting ARE YOU OVERWORKED? "hard line" policy; and (3) Albania has much back with vengeance. ... RELAX... Just how serious is the Sino- VOTER REGISTRATION Soviet schism? The Moscow correspondent of the "New EAT PIZZA Optometrists FUND DRIVE or enjoy a CHAR-BROILED STEAK in the York Times/' Mr. H. E. Salis- Dr. Lloyd C. Carlson Contributions amounting to bury, said the Soviet-Chinese newly-opened Char-Pit. fifty-one dollars were sent re- rift is regarded by Moscow Dr. Gaylan B. Larson cently to the Mississippi civil sepcialists as the most serious breach in the Marxian world DIAL 101- 5th Eyes Examined — Glasses rights workers. It was sent to since Lenin's break with the 233-7597 PINKY'S ST. SO. Fitted COFO headquarters in Jack- Social Democrats. CONTACT LENSES son, Miss., to be used in con- How will the American for- eign policy accommodate or Phone CE 3-1624 nection with the student vot- er registration drive. take advantage of the great 702 Center Ave. - Moorhead schism? An examination of this and other questions is needed to fully understand the implica- COMPARE! tions of the schism on both future American foreign policy and the role of international communism. The answers to these questions will be discussed next time.

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Have you picked up your Student 20% Discount Cards at Coin type clean only service 4 lbs—$1.00 Page 6 THE CONCORDIAN March 12, 1965 Editorials The Demonstration... Pope Develops Keyboard Artistry, A demonstration of any kind is a dangerous thing. There is always the chance that antagonists or even over-enthusiastic sup- Plans to Further Music Education ports might willingly or unwillingly start trouble and give the entire demonstration a bad image. We who sponsored the demon- Kay Merrill stration yesterday felt it was worth the risk. At Hvidsten Hall of Music, the Several people have asked us, "Why hold a demonstra- scene of long hours of practicing tion here? What possible good could it do?" The answers to for music majors, Carolyn Pope, these questions are not easy. Of course our action here in a senior music major from Hen- Moorhead, Minn., is not going to make one particle of differ- drum, Minn., took time out from ence in the struggle in Selma, Ala. Our purpose was to show a busy piano practicing sched- people in this area and any others who might hear about us ule. Thinking of the hours spent that there are some here who care about the Negro's right to at the keyboard she began, vote. We hope that by our showing of sympathy others will "Most of my time is spent over ,'•>;<:';, begin to reflect on the violence and brutality in Selma, in the here." South and in the North. Carolyn was winner of the But why is a demonstration necessary? Isn't it possible to talent conlesl during this accomplish the same objective some other way? These questions year's Winter Carnival. Think- have also been asked. Some have suggested that letters to our ing back on that "unforgei- Congressmen would serve the same purpose. Such letters would able experience" in reference indicate to the Congressmen our sympathies, but they would not lo the slight lighting problem, show the people in this area how we feel. And it is these people Carolyn smiled and added, "I we wanted to reach. If we set only a few people thinking the don't generally play with my demonstration in our minds was worth the effort. nose lo the keyboard." This Another comment we have heard is that our motives were certainly reinforces her state- not the most honorable. However, the faculty who participated ment that, "Each performance will testify that those who took an active part in organizing U a new and different exper- this demonstration and many of the other students approach- ience." ed it with the gravest seriousness. This was not a college stunt. Continuing she said, "Much Pianist Pope This was not done for political advantage in the upcoming has been said about music ma- elections by anyone involved. We felt the need to take an jors being the third sex. Be- "After . . . hours at the piano, performing is a real reward." active stand on the issue and we wanted to indicate to as cause of our busy schedules we many as possible this stand. have to learn self discipline. We learn to budget •lous experience of this type takes Carolyn Undoubtedly there will be criticism of what we have done. our time since we attend countless numbers of back to her junior year when she played with There will be those who will make light of it, call it the foolish recitals every semester and spend many long the band for the May Fesl. attempt of some overly idealistic college students. There will be hours practicing. I gave my senior recital last Music is not only time consuming, it is con- Sunday." those who will say we in the North cannot know the real situa- tinuous. Carolyn admits that, "Music majors tion in the South and should stay out of it. There will be those In addition to her regular work Carolyn is spend so many hours in the music hall that they who say the Negro is going too far, and that he can be just as presently working on a piano concerto and will sometimes lose contact with the outside world." Here she credits understanding roommates with wrong as the whites. There will be those who will say demonstra- play with the F-M Symphony in the spring. Car- keeping her in contact. In this sense Carolyn, an tions affect the college's reputation adversely. And of course, olyn is "really looking forward to it" and elab- orated, "It's a rare treal to be able lo perform inactive member of LDS, referred to the value there will be those who don't sympathize with the Negro problem with a really good organization like this." Pre- of the society as a means of contact. or who merely don't care. Carolyn, who has played the piano for as long Perhaps some of these criticisms are correct in part. But as she can remember, is majoring in piano and despite all this, we believe the Negro cause is basically right, music education and minoring in voice. At pre- and we believe we acted rightly in supporting it. That is our sent Carolyn is teaching piano at the Conserva- justification. TP tory. About this experience she said, "It's really * * * * very challenging. From this experience, I also learned that I enjoy working with older students. It helped me to decide more definitely about the Student Elections... future." One thing seems to be lacking for the coming student elections Next year Carolyn will attend graduate —candidates. As things now look, primary elections will be neces- school, most likely at the University of Indiana. sary in only a few races and final elections might not even be She hopes to eventually perform and teach on necessary in all cases. a college level. Mu Phi, the international music This decided lack of interest is unfortunate. Student sorority to which she belongs, offers her an- government is one of the most important organizations on other opportunity lo perform. campus. Since it directly affects the entire student body, it Carolyn explained, "My main interest is in should be of interest to all students. performing. After spending long hot hours at the As a representative student organization, student government piano, performing is a real reward. Communica- is an important voice of student opinion. As such it is influential tion involves projecting one's personality through in decisions made by the faculty and administration that affect the music, interpreting the composer's thought and student body. Examples of such influence are the student govern- Food Brook — Carolyn takes time from prac- relaying it to the audience. This is the most im- ment-sponsored student-faculty retreats and the Senate Educational tice schedule for raiding the refrigerator. portant part of being a musician." Policy Committee. Because student government is the student administrative and legislative organization, all campus organizations are responsible LETTERS TO THE EDITOR to it. Major decisions affecting these organizations are often reached in student government. To the Editor: discussion recently by the col- other parts of the world close A major responsibility of student government is either lege senate, the "apathy in stu- to a hundred years with re- directly administering or insuring proper use of all student There was one disturbing note dent chapel attendance." "Apa- funds. Budgets for student organizations of interest to the entire in two recent editorials, entitled, warding results. Much of this student body total approximately $70,000. "Required Chapel" and "The thy," is not a nice word: it is has been lost. too much like "lukewarm" and Finally, student government is instrumental in promoting Old Story." The burden of the Now another religion. Commu- activities which are beneficial to the student body. Examples of two editorials was the question: "indifference" — and that is the nism had taken over, and even such activities include the film series, TALC conference, and the what is causing poor attendance last thing I would expect to find though it is a false and evil re- Washtngton seminar to be held over Easter vacation. at chapel? To me it was very at Concordia. I am sure it is ligion, it had given vision to Student government, then, is important. Such being the disturbing and even sad because not an alarming situation, as I to some young people and some- case, it should attract interest and a large field of candidates in my first visit to Concordia cannot conceive that outstand- thing for them to live and die should be running for the positions to be filled. Only by re- the asset that the college in- ing young people, the cream of for. We as Americans hate to ceiving adequate support from persons willing to serve as structors were the proudest the communities they come admit this, but the dedicated officers can student government properly function. about was the fact that while from, could be that indifferent Communists have been good Petitions for the four major offices and the numerous senate attendance at chapel was on a for any length of time. salesmen. If Communism is not positions are due next Monday. Every person who has the primary voluntary basis, it was very high The answer to the problem? stopped, we in America may qualification of being willing to help make next year's student — if I remember correctly from Compulsory attendance, is not have to have our catacombs like government an effective student government should submit a 80 - 90 percent. Last spring on the answer. If students are so the one I once visited in Rome. petition. This should also include individuals from the Fjelstad end my visit to Concordia I attend- loaded down that time is an Edward E. Barsness of campus. Let's see a large number of candidates. DL ed chapel and it was the moun- element in lessening chapel at- Glenwood, Minn. tain-top experience of the day. tendance, it would appear that it would be better to lessen the The Concordian When Concordia was found- load on some activities or stud- To the Editor: ed, April 4, 1891, it was the ies. After all, Concordia is a It has come to my attention Published weekly during the school year except during vacation, holiday and fulfillment of a dream of the examination periods by the students of Concordia College, Moorhead. church school and it was the that $300 of Student Association early settlers in the Red Riv- Second class postage paid at Moorhead, Minnesota. funds plus large amounts from er Valley and sections adja- furthering and emphasis of re- Printed by Kaye's Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A. the dormitories and religious cent, to establish an institu- ligious life on the campus that SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4.50 Per School Year commission enabled 29 Concor- tion of higher learning where started the school in the first TWENTY-FIVE TIMES ALL AMERICAN place. First things should come dia students to attend a confer- Member: ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS the furthering of Christianity ence at Tacoma, Wash., last Office: Cobber Commons Building — Phone CE 3-5124. first. Our state institutions of would be an essential part of Thanksgiving vacation. This EDITOR — TOM PIERCE the curriculum. higher learning are equipped to ASSOCIATE EDITORS — EVA STREHLOW, DAN LEE take care of nonsectarian educa- money represents quite a large Photo Editor Pete Robilotta They were blessed over the tion. investment. As yet, this money Business Manager Joe Tallakson seems to have been wasted only News Editors Jim Nestingen, Carol Anstrom years in the growth of the Could it be thai the mess we Feature Editor t Karen Borstad school and in the high esteem it older people have made of the on those who attended the con- Political Editor Mark Holtan Sports Editors Paul Sandager, Larry Mathison was held by the church people world in general in our day ference. How can those who did Copy Editor Bonnie Reinhardt not attend the conference get Columnists Phyllis Nelson, Art Monson and the parents of the students. have disillusioned the young Layout Editor Eva Strehlow It would have disturbed the people of today even as deep their money's worth? (Maybe by Circulation Manager Kathie Anderson Advertising Manager Bob Blessum dreamless sleep of the early as to their religious faith? In becoming informed on what the Staff Members: Janet Martinson, Sandy Johnson, Karen Borstad, Dean Nelson, conference was all about.) Kay Merritt, Lucy Niccum, Chuck Hanson, Kristi Prestegaard, Barb Lee, Chuck supporters of Concordia to have my college days missionaries Hammer, Kay Skjel and Marianne Anderson. read about the subject of the had been in China. Africa and Paul SpiUeth.