Where's Brock?

• • ... , . Volume 30, Issue 8 Concordia College, 275 North Syndicate, St. Paul, MN 55104 Friday Febraury 17, 1995 Where's Brock? by Amy MacFee Why the resignation? John Brockopp replies, agreement with Concordia that he wouldn't have Department from being almost exclusively staffed "the policy [at Service Master] is to move manage- to leave if he took the supervisor position." In fact, by students (which did not work out) to being Everyone knew John Brockopp; he was the ment people after a certain number of years." But, he asked Chitty if he (Brockopp) would have to be staffed by part time employees. Chitty comment- Custodial Department Supervisor. Where has he Bob Zuniga, a custodian who worked under transferred, and Chitty responded, ("Brock' does ed, "John was key in training and scheduling and gone? Unfortunately, Brockopp resigned his posi- Brockopp, felt "he was forced to leave," and was a not have to move unless 'Brock' wants to move." getting that job done." Brock is remembered for tion and served his last day on February 10. He "victim of two long term problems in the depart- But, Brockopp did have to leave. Chitty explained, his hard work said Chitty: "It wouldn't be right to was offered a choice between four different man- ment: lack of money; and lack of man power." "Our intention was to have John in the [supervi- say he didn't give it everything he had." agerial positions, but he would have had to relo- However, John Chitty, head of the Custodial sor] position as long as he filled the position, but Brockopp assisted Zuniga in several of his cate upon acceptance of them. He chose to leave Department said Brockopp "wanted to see the the position has changed somewhat—the quality daily duties; thus, Zunga is unsure of his future Service Master and stay in the Twin cities. Custodial Department move in a new direction." standard has increased due to competition with success now that John is gone, since he is the only Brockopp explained the proposition: "It wasn't, He also said, "John made definite improvements other schools and the demands of students." day-time custodian on main campus. He explains would you like to move, but, we want you to in the department, but, going on what I consider Chitty continued, "we wanted to promote [John], that his morale has gone down: "it's an emotional move." There was not a choice in his leaving CSP; the next step [more professionalism] , (which) I'm but we wanted to bring in someone with more thing. I think that he deserved better treatment the only decision was whether or not to stay with not sure he could do." experience at the same time." Service Master. According to Zuniga, Brockopp had "an John Brockopp brought the Custodial BrockContinued on page 8 Pulverizing Machinery Lands Near CSP by Theresa Seto ness and machine tools, will be acquired by property is still owned by Capitol CSP in middle to late April after the closing Gears, which is responsible for If you have taken a walk or a drive along the date of the purchase. removal of the physical structure of intersections of Hamline and Concordia Avenues, The demolition of Capitol Gears was pre- the building. Muilenberg states: you may have noticed noise, construction, dicted to begin in November, but because of "CSP was guaranteed a clean piece mounds of dirt, and bulldozers tracking through a additional soil testing by Minnesota Pollution, of property." Additional testing is large portion of property. This property will be bids for contractors to demolish the building, still required before any construc- the future home to new athletic facilities at CSP. and the winter holidays, the process was tion may take place. The future facilities will include a softball field in delayed until January. According to Gene Minnesota Pollution requires the southwest corner of the property, a batting Muilenberg, Director for Finance and Active soil testing, which is currently being cage, a small service building, and a parking facili- Chair for the project, the entire dismantling conducted and should be finished ty to accommodate 200 automobiles. project will be finished by the end of February. by the end of the week. The need The site, previously the home of Capitol Building on the property will not begin for additional testing is because of Gears, a manufacturing company of foundry busi- until the middle of April at the earliest. The some traces of asbestos and other minimal indications of pollutants discovered in the soil and water. Politics as Usual: Let's Play Ball! Other than further testing, "there are not any other anticipatory prob- by Theresa Monette The balanced budget amendment is a lems," states Muilenberg. So, CSP Republican proposal that would add an amend- students, faculty, and staff, be pre- In the wide world of politics, a new set of ment to the constitution stating that expenditures pared for more construction to players bearing their own game rules has recently (or what the country spends in a given year) will begin in April, because CSP will be begun to play hard ball. I guess with baseball play- have to equal income. With the budget deficit (the expanding with additional green, ers still on strike, it is no wonder that the GOP has overspent yearly budget of the U.S.) and the athletic facilities, and parking will all decided now is the best time to create their national debt (the amount of money that has be surrounded by a fence. The "Contract With America." Included in this agenda accumulated mainly because past deficits) at all entire project will take approximate- Construction workers clear away all remnants of Capitol Gears is something known as the balanced budget time highs, this amendment seems like a viable ly three-and-half years to accom- as Concordia moves forward with plans for new athletic facili- amendment, and even if politics isn't your game, solution. However, there are loopholes in the plish.i? ties and parking expansion. get ready for this one. Play Ball Continued on page 8 INSIDE Candlelight Review H.M.S Headed for Concordia Speaks C.I.T. Reports Baseball/Softball Mexico about V-Day Previews see A & E see Variety see Variety see Sports see Sports P9- 2 pg. 4 PS. 5 pg. 6 139- 7 Friday February 17, 1995 A & IE Page 2 Whitney, Les Miserables, Pearl Jam, and ... Me----A Night Out by Kristine Ranweiler instruments. Rob Nelson and John Otte mystified create a great. act. I still would like to know how us with a magic show. they got that card into the center of the orange I ~idn't know the E.M. Pearson Theatre had Although most of these acts were fabulous, I come on guys, you can tell me! · . a a night club in it until the other evening when I did have ·a few favorites that I must mention Heidi (or shall I say Whitney) Souba did Love You." She attended "Candlelight!." The theatre lab was xxxxxxx xxxxxx won my heart with her dynamic beautiful job with "I Will Always This to the high flut dimly-lit and co'l:'{ tables dotted the floor. True to singing of"On My Own" from Les Miserable, was a hit from the low, sex.y notes the theme, candles were aglow on each table as a woman has the most powerful voice I have ever ters, only taking a breath to do a dance with sold out audience sipped .their gounnet coffee heard, but she can also sing at a whisper. ''twinkle-toes" Tom Langemo. I enjoyed and watched talented Concordia students show Stan Thompson-WOW! I sat entranced as I Overall, the night was fabulous and how their stuff. I, however, had a loftier view of the listened to,an amazing piece that he·h !!_d written it more than I thought I might have. I would, to see more soloists in the jazz production. Areally nice light technician allowed and played on the acoustic guitar. The guitar work ever, ·have liked to people played the four me to watch from the light box so I could see the was beautiful! He went from soft frnger-picking band numbers (only two in the band can play show and share all of its highlights with you! deep, rhythmic strums. solos). It seems like everyone hear a variety of people fea The perfonnance, emceed by Chad Trunkill It was exciting to see Heidi Heintz and Erica well, and it's fun to song rured. I also would have liked to see a different act and Jolene Pick, featured many vocal artists Christian doing a folksy (Pearl Jam, folksy?) women the show. Lighthouse was o~y, but I think including xxxxxxx xxxxxx, Corey with their guitars. I haven't heard many closing would have been Brandenberger and Erica Christian, Tom around Concordia doing this type of music or having one of the students close talent avail Langemo and Melissa Fink, Heidi Heintz, accompanying themselves. It was great to hear more effective-especially with the The King's Players, Christina Simon, Chad their talent on the guitar as well as their Indigo able. - Jim, for the great seats and thank Erica Christian and Corey Brandenburger per Gieseke and Trina Justman, Heidi Scuba, and Girl-style voices. · Thanks, You did a great job! fonn their piece ''I'd Do Anything for You"·at Lighthouse. The Concordia Jazz Band and Stan Rob Nelson and John Otte combine~ you to all of_the performers! to Candlelight. The tune is from the musical Thompson, Kurt Brammer, and Donovan astounding acts of magic with slapstick comedy 'u' Oliver.

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