National Student AIDS Awareness Week News Release Concordia College -- St. Paul has been throughout our life cycle in dealing Mr. Joseph Green, Director invited to work with AmFAR to with the enormous loss both in National Student AIDS Awareness New York -- With an unprecedented develop a National Student AIDS humanity and in resources. We must Program AIDS public information campaign Awareness Program. Students wish- stop AIDS now -- and until a cure is AmFAR about to be undertaken by the ing to organize an AIDS Awareness found, education is the only way to 733 Third Avenue American Foundation for AIDS Week are encouraged to work through beat this disease." New York, NY 10017 Research (AmFAR), a study released the SWORD and Student Senate to by the Congressional Select formulate a committee to mount For additional information, TEL: (800) 392-6327 Committee On Children, Youth and educational seminars, fund-raisers materials and an AIDS Awareness FAX: (212) 682-9812 Families reveals an arresting and and other activities. AmFAR will Kit, please contact: especially poignant statistic. provide students (free of charge) with Between 1990 and 1992, there was a an organizer kit for National Student 62% increase in AIDS cases among AIDS Awareness Week, including teenagers and young adults (ages 13- background material on AIDS, Climb For The Cure 24). information about the spread of AIDS among teenagers and young achilts, According to Dr. Mathilde Krim, co- concepts and organizational programs News Release The students, headed by Climb For. founder of AmFAR, "This shocking for special events and fund-raisers, The Cure Founder and Director statistic demonstrates that we must and other materials to help organize New York — A nine-member team of Alexander S. Friedman, will begin increase our efforts in education and this important campaign. AmFAR Princeton University students will their historic climb in mid-June. The prevention. The lives of our children suggests that a portion of all funds climb Mt. McKinley in June to raise a Climb is expected to last and future generations depend on it/' raised remain in the local community minimum of $250,000 for AIDS approximately 30 days. and be earmarked for local AIDS research and education and to call To help meet this challenge, nine education and support. attention to the arresting statistics Princeton University students have that AIDS has increased by 62% in CLIMB FOR THE CURE mounted an aggressive public AmFAR is the nation's leading not- two years among 13-14 year olds. Continued on page 2 information and fund-raising for-profit organization dedicated to campaign called Climb For The Cure. the support of AIDS research -- both The students will climb Mt. McKinley basic biomedical and clinical in June of this year to help raise funds research -- education for AIDS for AIDS research (to benefit prevention, and sound AIDS-related AmFAR) -- and to call attention to public policy. Since 1985, AmFAR the incidence of HIV infection among has provided over $56 million to more their college-age peers. An important than 930 research teams. AmFAR element of the Climb For The Cure mobilizes the good will, energy, and campaign will be the National generosity of caring people Student AIDS Awareness Week, everywhere to end the AIDS which takes place during the week of epidemic. April 12. Colleges and universities across the United States have been As Alex Friedman, founder and invited by AmFAR and Climb For The director of Climb For The Cure Cure to create grassroots programs of observed, "AIDS has become the lectures, workshops, fund-raising single greatest threat to our events and other activities to increase generation. Unless we continue to awareness of the spread of AIDS and take a stand against this epidemic, the fact that the disease continues to not only will we lose many of our Climb For The Cure: Nine Princeton students will climb Mt. McKinley to raise affect everyone regardless of race, sex brothers and sisters to the disease, but money for AIDS research and to call attention to the alarming increase of AIDS or sexual orientation. our generation will be strapped among 13-24 year olds. INSIDE Movie Review, A Taste of Letters to Big Ad, Aids Fact Sheet, see Arts, Europe, the Editor, see Last Page, see News see Arts, see Editorial, P . 2 P. 3 p. 4 p. 7 13. 8 Monday, March 22, 1993 p. 2

The SWORD Higher Education Can Train AIDS Executive Editor: Leah La Dassor Better to Prevent Violence, Abuse A & E Editor: Anne Roth News Editor. Deb Zimmerman Fact Sheet Variety Editor. Tracy Zachary News Release Education Coordinating Board Sports Editor. Leah La Dassor (HECB) surveyed 1168 recent News Release Staff Writers: Chris Dahle Erica Johnson While concern over violence in graduates now employed as educators Mark Niebuhr society is increasing, a study released and school administrators and As of July 1992 the World Health Jen Schulze this month indicates that counselors, social workers, 1 a w Organization (WHO) estimated that Jason Walker 2.5 million people have had AIDS, Wendy Wedo Minnesota's higher education systems enforcement and probation officers, Cartoonist: Jody Wirth should be doing a better job of training child protection workers, mental including 1/2 million children. Photographer: Jamison Stepan key professionals. health professionals and members of Typists: Sheryll Trittin 13 million people world-wide are Jen Tesch the medical and legal communities. infected with HIV, the virus that Business A comprehensive study of recent causes AIDS; 40% of those infected Manager. Stephanie Kalgren professional program graduates who "I was hoping the study might arrive Ad Manager: are female and 1 million are Copy Editors: Leah La Dassor are likely to encounter perpetrators at a different conclusion," Ranum children. Erica Wentzel and victims of violence and abuse in said. "But it wasn't surprising to Faculty Advisor: John Solensten their work found that violence learn that most higher education By the year 2000, WHO estimates prevention curriculum is viewed as professional graduates in the past that 40 million people world-wide The Sword is published by Northstar Media Inc. d/b/a The Cambridge Star, Cambridge, inadequate in several areas. five years found their study program will be infected with HIV. The Minn. All articles are the property of the inadequate in several ways when it Harvard AIDS Institute calls this Sword and may not be used without Responding to an initiative proposed comes to issues of abuse and violence." estimate conservative, believing expressed written permission from the by State Senator Jane Ranum in the editors. there will be 100 million cases by 1992 Anti-Crime Bill, the Higher Respondents rated violence, abuse 2000. and harassment education in several categories as "inadequate," As of January 1992 WHO estimates "adequate" or "better than that 71% of all HIV-infected people Legislative Relations adequate." In numerous instances, a were exposed to the virus through majority of respondents indicated heterosexual sex. Over the next 5-10 years, WHO estimates that women News Release students enrolled in higher education. that they viewed curricula a s will make up the majority of new This increased funding for need-based inadequate. A few examples of the infection rates. Governor Arne Carlson has included a financial aid will be financed findings follow: major increase in need-based through a redistribution of the state 230,179 Americans have been financial aid in his proposed budget appropriation for higher education. 59 percent of medical professionals diagnosed with AIDS, as of June 1992. for 1994-95. The Governor's proposed Public college students are expected to described their training in If the CDC revises the criteria by budget calls for spending $125 million receive the overwhelming majority of identification of violence, abuse and which it diagnoses AIDS, this in new dollars for need-based the new financial aid dollars-- $89 harassment as inadequate; number may nearly double. financial aid for qualifying low- and million, or approximately two-thirds middle-income students during the of the total. About $36 million is 63 percent of child protection workers The first 100,000 cases of AIDS in the biennium. This would increase the expected to go to students who choose indicated that their assigned classes United States were diagnosed in the number of State Grant recipients from to attend a private college. did not adequately prepare them to first nine years of the epidemic. The 62,000 to 72,000, and would lower the deal with issues of child neglect and next 100,000 were diagnosed within cost of attendance for students whose The Minnesota Business Partnership abuse; 18 months, and the next 100,000 will families earn less than $45,000 per be diagnosed in a single year. year--these families make up about 63 percent LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS of the law school Between 1 and 1.5 million Americans half of all Minnesota families with Continued on page 3 graduates surveyed said they were are infected with HIV. not adequately trained to work with victims; 152,153 Americans have died of AIDS as of June, 1992; exceeding the total Climb for the Cure 66 percent of teachers indicated that deaths in Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Continued from Front page their training in the prevention of Panama, and the Gulf War combined. violence, abuse and harassment was The CDC estimates as many as inadequate; 340,000 Americans will die of AIDS- "Mt. McKinley is the tallest peak in Friedman. Its Board of Advisors North America, and climbing it related causes by the end of 1993. includes Senator Bill Bradley, 68 percent of social workers described symbolizes the challenge of Princeton President Harold T. AIDS is the second leading cause of conquering AIDS," explained their education as inadequate when Shapiro, author John McPhee, country it came to working with offenders; death among men 25-44 years old, Friedman. "We are making this and western superstar Bonnie Rait, second only to injuries, and greater climb not only to raise funds for AIDS and Stacy Allison, the first American 69 percent of all psychology program than heart disease, cancer and research and education, but also to let woman to climb Mt. Everest. homicide. people our age know that AIDS is a graduates indicated that their course serious problem. We want our peers to In addition to Time Warner, Inc. and offerings were not adequate when it White Americans account for 55% of comes to dealing with emotional realize that there are many creative the Equitable Foundation, other all adult cases; African Americans abuse issues. ways to help combat the problem. corporate sponsorship for Climb For account for 28%; Latino Americans, Climbing Mt. McKinley is just one of The Cure has been extensive, 16%. those ways." including major grants from Merrill "This represents only a small Lynch, the New York City law firm sampling of numerous survey In the United States, the median Climb For The Cure has already of Debevoise and Plimpton, the firm indicators that argue for a greater survival for people diagnosed after raised more than $150,000. Two major of Donaldson, Lufkn & Jenrette, Inc. emphasis on helping our key 1987 and receiving AZT, is 770 days. professionals understand and deal contributors include Time Warner, Inc. and American Passage. A national ad For those not receiving AZT, median which contributed $25,000, and The campaign has been created as a pro with violence and abuse issues," survival is 140 days after diagnoses. Ranum said. "The need for increased Equitable Foundation, the other major bono project by J. Walter Thompson, training of professionals might From 1989 to 1991, the number of sponsor, which also donated $25,000 USA, and equipment sponsorship has -not have been so apparent a few years reported AIDS cases in the 13-24 year at a kick off luncheon held in New been provided by The North Face. ago, but ominous trends in all kinds of old group increased by 62%, yet only York in the fall of 1992. The team will be guided on their 300 US schools had what the CDC climb by expert mountain guides from refers to as comprehensive health Climb For The Cure was conceived The National Outdoor Leadership HIGHER EDUCATION programs from kindergarten through and organized by Alexander School (NOLS). Continued on page 3 the 12th grade. TS Monday, March 22, 1993 p. 3

Higher Education Live It Loud.10 Continued from page 2

by Mark Niebuhr love. If you've never heard "Rattle violence makes it pretty obvious- that If the task force recommendations are My Bones," or "Love Is The Law," you curriculum improvements are needed adopted, a progress report will be Well, break is over and I had a lousy may recognize 'Waiting," or "Cows." in several areas." sent to the State Legislature in 1994, one -- hope yours was better. I would This one is worth buying, and you can followed by final recommendations be a lot more miserable if this wasn't get it cheap at Best Buy stores. Old, In coming weeks, legislative for improved violence and abuse my last quarter of classes here (each but timeless in a tacky sort of way. committees will be hearing testimony prevention curriculum from each of day is like a tiny countdown), but from higher education systems and the professional education task since we are all stuck here, let me Finally, for those select few of you licensing boards, and the HECB will forces. share a few musical selections with who haVe heard and appreciated the be informing a variety of post- you. music of Tom Waits, his new release secondary institutions, licensing "This is an ambitious anti-violence (the first in five years) Bone Machine boards and professional associations education agenda for the next two I heard and acquired some great music is really, really good. Tom Waits' of the survey results. years, but there's no question an over break. First, I borrowed the music is tricky, difficult to describe or increasing need exists for newest Peter Gabriel release Us. I can classify. Sometimes it's rockish, An HECB task force recommends contemporary curriculum in these truthfully say that it is one of the sometimes folk or blues, and establishment of a - multi- fields," Ranum said. "Making this most impressive albums which I have sometimes it's just really -strange. But disciplinary Higher Education investment will be much less costly heard in years. I've listened to his so is Tom Waits. For those of you who Center on Violence and Abuse to take and more socially responsible than last album, So, for a long time and have seen the recent Bram Stoker's the lead in setting policy and urging trying to mend the crippling physical have always loved it, but this new Dracula movie, Waits played the program changes. The proposed and psychological effects of violence stuff blew me away. Especially -weirdo in the asylum who ate bugs center would create a task force in and abuse after they happen." striking is his song "Blood of Eden," and waited for Dracula to come and each of the key professional areas. one of the most beautiful songs I've take him away. He's been in other Through those task forces, each For more information, contact Philip ever heard. This one is a must have — movies as well, and is well-respected profession would review programs M. Lewenstein of the Higher Peter Gabriel is one incredible artist. in both the film and music and identify specific needs and plans Education Coordinating Board at He has a unique touch, a way of communities. Some call him a genius for assuring that its members are (612) 296-9665, extension 3344. suckering you in and then nailing you (I do) and some can't stand his music adequately prepared and updated on hard with his music. Get it. (he sings low and throaty, like an violence and abuse issues. Seriously. I haven't heard a better uncle at a wedding who's had a few release in a long time. too many), but I've found that his stuff really grows on you. Keep an eye Also good is something I found by out for the Grammy Award-winning accident. If anyone remembers The Bone Machine, in stores everywhere Legislative Relations Suburbs, an early eighties area band (remember — don't buy stuff in malls Continued from page 2 who got a little national attention, — they're overpriced). and the Minnesota Higher Education result, the taxpayer subsidy for low then keep your eyes open because all Coordinating Board also have come tuition provides families with of their old albums are soon to be That's all for now. It's Friday, so I'm out in favor of an increased incomes over $60,000 with twice the released on CD. Currently available going to go listen to Alice in Chain's investment in need-based aid. funds provided by need-based aid to is the one I bought, called Ladies and Facelift release and forget about all students at the state universities, the Gentlemen, The Suburbs Have Left of the baggage one accumulates during According to the Partnership, the The Building. It's really cool, a a week of school. I suggest you do the wealthiest 20 percent of Minnesota private colleges and the U of M combined. To deploy state resources greatest hits collection with all the same. See you next time. families (i.e., those earning over 'Burbs songs that some of us know and $60,000 per year) receive more fairly, the Partnership calls for approximately 30 percent of the state tuition at public universities to be appropriation for undergraduate increased to 50 percent of education at Minnesota's four-year instructional costs, and for financial systems in the form of taxpayer aid to rise by $225 million to protect A Sweet Romance subsidies for public institutions. As a low- and middle-income families. by Wendy Wedo script is better than your typical "boy gets girl-boy loses girl" scenario. I walked into "Untamed Heart" not There are a few twists that make knowing what to expect. I knew it their story very unique. The acting is was originally called "The Baboon solid. I was very impressed with Heart," Christian Slater was in it, Tomei. She has a simple appeal and it was filmed up here in the Twin that will make you fall in love with Cities. But beyond that, I could only her. Christian Slater was, well - his guess that it was a light romance, character will grow on you. Once you perhaps even a bit of a comedy. learn of his past, you'll understand him a little bit better. Rosie Perez It turned out to be a heavy, romantic plays the best friend with a very love story, and much more. peculiar Minnesota accent. Round off "Untamed Heart" is a sweet film the cast with plenty of Minnesota about a Twin Cities waitress with a actors - they can be found everywhere heart of gold (played by Marisa (as can plenty of well-known Tomei, who is up for a Best Minnesota land marks, sights, Supporting Actress Oscar for "My people, shows, and info. How many Cousin Vinny) and the quiet busboy of you have ever thought about she falls in love with (Christian walking through the Lowry Tunnel?). Slater). Their relationship is a bit strange in the beginning, but it soon To sum it up in one word - it's sweet. becomes a beautiful romance that "Untamed Heart" is a refreshing will make you simply sigh. film that makes you feel good. It's a great film for a date. Or wait till it This film was a refreshing, pleasant comes out on video for a perfect FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK surprise. I didn't expect anything opportunity to keep each other warm spectacular, but I was wrong. The on a cold Minnesota night. TS Monday, March 22, 1993 p. 4

"A Taste of Europe" The Ethnic Dance Theatre

News Release cello concerto of Russian composer 10th Annual Spring Concert Dmitri Shostakovich and ends with St. Paul...The Saint Paul Chamber Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, News Release Date: March 25, 26 & 27 Orchestra presents its second "Classic "Eroica." Encounters" singles event of the year 1993 premiere choreographies from Time: 8PM on Friday, March 26 at the Ordway After the concert the action moves to Bosnia, Hungary and Romania, with Music Theatre. Entitled "A Taste of the Ordway Grand Foyer for a post- dance and music from Bulgaria; Ticket Prices: $14 reserved seating Europe," the festivities include a concert party at 10 p.m. featuring China, Croatia, Denmark, France, $12 students, seniors, Minnesota concert preview, a performance by the taste- testing of Finnish coffees and Norway, Poland, Serbia, Sweden, Dance Alliance members and United SPCO and a post-concert party. English teas for Paulig USA, Tunisia and Ukraine. Arts contributors. continental finger desserts from Prom This second "Classic Encounters" Catering, complimentary soft drinks, Location: O'Shaughnessy Auditorium Matinee (one-hour performance) singles event comes only six weeks a cash bar and live music by the College of Saint Catherine Thursday, March 25 at 11AM after a successful Valentine's event, Chris Brown Jazz Quartet. 2004 Randolph, St. Paul $5 tickets held on February 12. Over 300 people attended the, post-concert party, Tickets for the event are $20 and To Purchase Tickets: following a sold-out concert by the include the concert ticket and pass to O'Shaughnessy Auditorium Ticket SPCO with guest artist Theatre de la the post-concert party. Ordway doors Office, 690-6700. Also available at Jeune Lune. Three hundred people are open at 6:30 p.m. and the party will TicketMaster, 989-5151, or a ny again expected for the March 26 conclude at 11:30 p.m. TicketMaster outlet, including event and more "Classic Encounters" The Children's Dayton's and Great American Music. are planned for the 1993-94 season. This "Classic Encounters" event is sponsored by Skyway News, Minne- Theatre . Company The event begins at 7 p.m. with a osota Monthly, Paulig USA, The News Release "Fanfare" concert preview, followed Cities' 97, Prom Catering, and Great at 8 p.m. with the SPCO presenting a Expectations, with additional pro- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz concert as part of its Masterworks motional 'support from Auguste Group. (Through May 2, 1993) Minneapolis Series. Conducted by Stanislaw For ticket information, call David Soar beyond the movie and follow Skrowaczewski, the program features Feider 292-3238, SPCO Ticket Dorothy and her loyal companions-- Brave New Skrowaczewski's arrangement of Services Department at 291-1144 a scarecrow stuffed with straw, a Italian Renaissance composer Carlo Mondays through Fridays from 10 woodsman made of tin, a cowardly Gesualdo's madrigals, guest artist a.m. to 5 p.m. lion and many others -- on their Workshop Allison Eldredge performing the first adventures through Oz, the Emerald City and beyond. Once again, the Riggs troupe has retrieved jewels from their vast The Tungle Book satiric treasure chest to create a Concert Listing (April 11 - June 13, 1993) Minneapolis relevant and contemporary comedy Back from its highly-acclaimed revue. According to Erin Hart of Sky National Tour, The Jungle Book tells way News, "This distillation of the The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 24th Street at Hennepin Avenue, the tale of Mowgli, the man-cub. best of the Brave New Workshop is Minneapolis Deep in the jungles of India, drums pure 180 proof." The revue closes Hugh Wolff, conductor beat and tigers roar while the young April 3. Members of the SPCO Friday, April 2, 1993, 8 p.m. boy must decide whether to exist in Phyllis Bryn-Julson, soprano Wooddale Church the world of humans or the world of Previewing April 7 and opening April Lydia Artymiw, piano 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie animals. 14 is "$pent Over Backwards of The Robert J. Lurtsema, narrator All Fools Revue." As we stand on the Saturday, April 3, 1993, 8 p.m. The 500 Hats of Bartholomew brink of enormous social and political Sunday, April 4, 1993, 2 p.m. St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cubbins change, the Workshop scans the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium 900 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (May 5 - June 6, 1993) St. Paul satiric horizon to explore America's College of St. Catherine CTC's popular musical of the Dr. wants and need in the nineties. 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul "FANFARE" concert previews, free to Seuss book begins when hats ticketholders and hosted by Layton magically appear on young Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop Schoenberg "Skip" James, take place at 9:30 a.m. Bartholomew's head, but the real is located at 2605 Hennepin Avenue Pierrot lunaire, Op. 21 ("Moonstruck Thursday morning in the Main Hall, magic is its message that imagination South, Minneapolis. Show times are Pierrot") and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and friendship don't play by the 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and evenings. rules. Sunday; 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. Friday Stravinsky and Saturday. An all L'Histoire du soldat ("The Soldier's Mozart TICKET AND PERFORMANCE improvisational set is performed Tale") Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in C, INFORMATION: Regular ticket every Saturday after midnight. K. 373 prices are $12.75 - $21.95 for adults Ticket prices $12 to $15. Discounts Tickets: $17 and $9.25 - $17.45 for children, are available to students, seniors, and For tickets: 612-224-4222 Bach students and seniors. Tickets for The groups. For further ticket Violin Concerto in D Minor 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins are information, call (612) 332-6620. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (after the Harpsichord Concerto, $12.00 - $23.50 for adults and $9.50 - BWV 1052) $19.00 for children, students and The Brave New Workshop is Joseph Silverstein, conductor and seniors. Group discounts are collecting non-perishable food items violin Schubert available. For reservations and for the Emergency Food Shelf Rondo for Violin and Strings in A, D. information, call the Theatre Ticket Network, Inc. All donators will Wednesday, March 31, 1993, 8 p.m. 438 Office at 874-0400 (toll free 1-800- receive a free Dudley Riggs "Better Thursday, April 1, 1993, 10:30 a.m. 964-0666) or visit the Ticket Office Than Sex" button. Ordway Music Theatre, 345 Mozart window at 2400 Third Avenue South Washington Street, St. Paul Symphony No. 29 in A, K. 201 in Minneapolis. For further information call: Thursday, April 1, 1993, 8 p.m. Tickets: $9-$27 For more information, call Kristi Dudley Riggs or Linda Jacobs Temple Israel For tickets: 612-224-4222 Frahm at 874-0500, ext. 110. 612-377-8445 or tickets 332-6620 RIETY Monday, March 22, 1993 p. 5

Advertising Competition Hotline for Transfers

News Release Questions range from, "Will Includes Concordia universities accept community college The Minnesota Transfer Hotline credits?" to "What college has this by Staff Writer competition and would like more helps students find a shortcut specific program?" to "What about . information, contact Tom Hanson at through the thicket of questions the credits I earned twelve years The Citibank Third Annual College X8 4 4. One wining entry from about transfer or college credits or ago?" Advertising Awards competition will Concordia will receive $100 and about program "Specifics." Questions focus on student created multi-media advance to the national competition are either answered by Hotline staff The Hotline has recorded informa- campaigns promoting a new credit in April. The deadline to submit or referred to a network of transfer tion about transfer questions and con- card that features a cause-related entries to Tom Hanson is April 5. He specialists on college and university cerns, learning from callers and pass- donation based on consumer spending. and Alan Winegarden will judge the campuses throughout Minnesota. ing that information on to colleges entires to choose the one which will and universities. The Hotline is one Colleges from around the country, advance. With an estimated 25,000+ students of several transfer initiatives funded including Concordia, will be transferring each year, lots of people by the four public higher education competing for a grand prize of $10,000 This competition promises to be fun make use of shortcuts to information. systems — the Community Colleges, ($5,000 to the winning entry and and exciting but you must act now to the State Universities, the Technical $5,000 to the school) and a summer meet the deadline. See Tom Hanson Now in its second year, the Hotline Colleges, and the University of Min- career opportunity in marketing at for rules, background information and has heard from a variety of callers: nesota -- to simplify transfer and to Citibank Mastercard and Visa in requirements soon. Concordia is one of the high school student who said, "I help students plan for a successful New York. only 58 colleges nationwide in this graduate from high school in June. transition. competition. Let's have a good Where can I find a program in respi- If you are interested in this showing! ratory therapy?", or the older woman To reach the Hotline, call 297-1051 in who told us, "I have just lost my job the metro area and 800/374-5000 in and need to make a career change." greater Minnesota Monday through Then there was the college graduate Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. who said, "I haven't been able to find There is a message service and calls a job in my field. How long will it received anytime are answered by BUY take me to get a degree in nursing?" Hotline staff. UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS We want your letters

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Student Volunteers Sought 'Bias-Free Writing' Presentation News Release articles in magazines and educational for Development Projects publications. She is also a freelance "Bias-Free Writing" will be pre- editor for trade, university and text- Here's an alternative to the standard the direction of local leadership, sented by noted author and expert book publishers. summer vacation: Volunteer to help volunteers assist with projects such as Rosalie Maggio at the April 13 din- improve the standard of living in a helping build and repair community ner meeting of Women in Communica- This WICI meeting will be held rural developing village or emerging buildings, digging latrines or wells, tions, Inc. (WICI). Twin Cities' Corn- Tuesday, April 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 democracy in Eastern Europe. tutoring children, teaching.. English, munications professionals and stu- p.m. in Room 101 at the Minneapolis and assisting in health care. dents are invited to attend. Convention Center, 1301 Second Av- Global Volunteers, an international enue South. It is being held in non-profit organization established Volunteers pay their own way. All Maggio's presentation will reflect conjunction with The Business Source in 1984, is actively seeking student trip-related costs are tax deductible, her belief that language is not just a Conference and Expo — which is open groups, and individuals to volunteer and discounts for groups substantially mirror of today's society, but a shap- from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for for one, two, or three weeks over the reduce the cost of the trips. The teams ing-force as well. Her books, which the WICI meeting is $23 in advance, summer at project sites in Russia, are led by a trained team leader who describe choices for change, help or $25 for at-door registration; dinner Poland, Tanzania, Indonesia, Tonga, is familiar with the host commu- writers struggling with terms like is included. For more information call Jamaica, Guatemala, Mexico, Costa nity's language and culture. "fireman" to find alternatives such as Jean Cash at 330-5791. Rica, and the Mississippi River "fire fighters." Or, to replace the Delta in the United States. For a free catalog and group informa- phrase "black and white" with "one Women in Communications, Inc., is tion packet, please contact Krista extreme or the other." Such inclusive one of the nation's largest Volunteer teams live in the host Twesme at Global Volunteers: 1-800- language, according to Maggio, is communications organizations with community in homestays or in 487-1074 (toll-free) or 375 E. Little usually better language; it is more more than 12,000 members active in community buildings. Working under Canada Road, St. Paul, MN 55117. descriptive. all fields of communications -- including public relations, advertis- Winner of the 1991 Minnesota Book ing, graphics, corporate communica- Award for How to Say It, a guide to tions, publishing, TV/radio/film and improving everyday communication, technical writing. WICI recognizes Maggio speaks frequently on the topic distinguished professional achieve- of bias in language and has been a ments, promotes high professional WE'LL PAY guest on many radio talk shows. Her standards throughout the other- works include The Bias-Free communications industry and protects YOU $30,000 Word ' Finder, A Dictionary of First Amendment rights and Nondiscriminatory Language; The responsibilities of communicators. TOWARDS YOUR Beacom Book of Quotations by The Twin Cities chapter meets Women; The Music Box Christmas (a monthly. For membership informa- DIPLOMA. children's book) and hundreds of tion call 323-3393. You can earn more than $15,000 during a standard Army Reserve enlistment If you have any suggestions for ...and another $5,040 if 'Concordia Speaks' questions, or if you qualify for the Montgomery GI you would like to be interviewed, plus help in paying off a please call the -- qualified student loan up to $10,000. Variety Editor, Tracy Zachary at You'll usually serve one 645-5785. weekend a month plus two weeks' Annual Training. And you'll serve with an Army Reserve unit handy Twins Have New Announcer to your campus. News Release "The Minnesota Twins have been a Over $30,000 towards integral part of WCCO Television's college-for part-time Minneapolis/St Paul — WCCO Tele- program line-up for the past five service. vision is pleased to announce a new years," stated Bob McGann, WCCO- broadcast team for the 1993 Min- TV vice president and general man- Think about it. nesota Twins season. Dick Bremer ager. "We are excited for the 1993 will join color analyst Jim Kaat in the season and look forward to having Then think about us. booth as the main play-by-play an- Dick as a key member of the broad- And call today: nouncers. cast team."

Bremer's extensive broadcast career WCCO-TV's 1993 Twins coverage spans 15 years on radio and television will begin live from Lee County Sta- 644-5688 in the Twin Cities. He has covered a dium in Ft. Meyers, Florida on March variety f sports from prep to profes- 13th at 12:00 noon. In the pre-season sional, providing commentary for the matchup, the 1991 World Series BE ALL YOU CAN BE: Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Champion Minnesota Twins will take North Stars, the Minnesota Gophers on the 1992 World Series Champion ARMY RESERVE and various Minnesota High School Toronto Blue Jays. Throughout the tournament events. regular season, WCCO-TV will broadcast 38 games. ITORIAL Monday, March 22, 1993 P. 7 Focus Group Report Due

Jon Dobberstein & Paul Hillmer bidden by the LCMS. Charges of The group met on seven occasions dur- gents, students, staff, and faculty; heresy were brought against him on ing 1992 (3-20, 3-26, 4-27, 5-22, 6-19, 6- Part One of Two several occasions, but none were ever 30 and 12-18) and amid frank, open, 5) to address specific topics of concern substantiated. and sometimes tense discussion, as presented by the representatives of Since at least twenty-five percent of sought to work toward accomplished each group (i.e. policy and practice of the student body was not here in the When the decision was first an- the goals set forth by the Faculty dismissal of employees without use of fall of 1991, this article is offered to nounced by President Holst, it was Concerns Committee: due process). provide some historical context to made clear that the reasons for Dr. those who may be confused about Bruch's dismissal would be kept se- 1) to facilitate open communication At its last meeting the focus group what a "Focus Group" is and what it cret. Christian Preus, board chair at among the Board of Regents, students, appointed chairperson Robert Kolb was created to accomplish. that time, claimed that the Board staff and faculty; and staff member Rosie Braun to com- was bound by the synodical handbook pose a final report. A draft has been On September 27 of 1991, the Concor- to keep the decision to itself. Others 2) to identify areas of agreement and distributed to all focus group members dia Board of Regents announced that stated their opinion that, while the clarify areas of disagreement among and will eventually be issued in final it would renew the contracts of all handbook provides the Board with the Board of Regents, students, staff form (it may already be out by the faculty up for confirmation except the option of keeping information and faculty; time this article is published). one: Dr. Daniel Bruch. While the hidden, it does not require them to do decision sparked a great deal of con- so. 3) to improve relationships, confi- In Part Two we hope to provide in- troversy when it was first announced, dence, and mutual trust among the sight into the focus group process time, silence, and the busy pace of Faculty, staff, and the student body, Board of Regents, students, staff, and through the eyes of those who campus life have all worked to di- through the auspices of the Student faculty; participated. We'll also provide our vert Concordia's attention to other Senate, all sent resolutions to the own analysis of what was accom- areas and move it in other directions. Board of Regents asking that the 4) to make specific recommendations plished, what wasn't, and why. Stay Board: 1) reconsider their action and for the ongoing communication and tuned! Dan Bruch was a member of the soci- 2) reveal the reasons for their deci- relationship among the Board of Re- ology department, advisor to sion to Dr. Bruch. Amnesty International, faculty spon- sor (along with his wife) of the His- The faculty also formed a "concerns panic Mission Society, inspirational committee," charged with managing Religion Dept. Takes the Plunge leader of the Refugee Sponsorship the faculty response to the Bruch Committee, and was assisting in the matter. Through their efforts a "focus Dear SWORD Editor, important journey begins with a first formation of a shelter for battered group" was formed to help promote step. women. In addition, all of his evalu- healing and restore trust between the We read with pleasure the sentence ations indicated he was an exem- campus community and the Board. "Women and minorities are We believe that the presence of a plary educator. The focus group consisted of: two encouraged to apply" as it appeared female theologian on our campus members of the Board of Regents -- in a published notice soliciting could make an important difference to Dr. Bruch also was under almost con- Dr. Benjamin Buck and Mr. Cletus applicants for a new faculty position the Church; we know her presence stant attack from segments of the Pfeiffer; two faculty members — Dr. in the Division of Religion. We would make a difference to us and Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's Victor Gebauer and Dr. Robert Kolb; realize that encouraging women to many of our students. clergy for an article he had pub- two staff members — Rosie Braun and assume positions of authority and lished concerning the role of women in Paul Hillmer; and two students -- scholarship in matters of religion is Judy Klingsick the church. Though the article never Jonathan Dobberstein and Kathryn not a popular thing to do in the Sheryll Mennicke stated it, clergy members insisted Galchutt. At the request of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod; Kay Madson that Bruch was openly advocating Board, President Holst was present at therefore, it is with great Nan Hackett women's ordination, a practice for- all meetings as well. appreciation that we affirm Division Barbara Schoenbeck R's willingness to "take a risk." Of Kathryn Schenk course, the distance between Marilyn Reineck soliciting applicants and actually Loma Meyer It's a Jungle Out There hiring a professor is great, but every

Bernard may not believe this, but I seem to be LC-MS STATIONS OF THE CROSS 0 m j. Klingsick seeing it a lot. Also understand that I TAKE EAT TAKE DRINK' Well, I suppose since everyone else am not blaming, nor trying to make has taken the issue of racism and anybody angry, but just pointing out f*, ... ,,,r • beaten it to death, I suppose I had an observation. A lot of blacks are .01,12t t eiS4 better get my two bits in as well. akini,.. prejudice towards whites, as well as W.41-400 '. 1 a lot of whites being prejudice FULL .i.S._, Here it is, my views on racism: racism towards blacks. The door swings both SERVI c i OUT OF • Ft 1 sux. 4 ways. The only way to remedy this t% IIIV problem of "racial tension" is to 44101 14 Simple enough, ain't it? Apparently realize that everyone, all races, can not, not with all of the "racial not, or at least try not to be prejudice , tension" going on all over the place. toward any other race, even : I SELF i /I Humans are supposed to be themselves. SERVE intelligent, and this fighting over color of skin has really got m e Well that's about it, I'll get down off confused. I'm sure you've heard this of the soapbox now ... but in closing I phrase before, "It's not the color of would like to say this, and I'm sure the skin, it's the content of the many of you have heard me say it in ,1%____ fat heart." the past, but I'm a-sayin' it anyway. The only race that we need bother Wouldn't it be grand if Concordia College, St. Paul, were courageous enough However, I would like to shed some with is the human race. to model for the church the idea (and practice) that liturgy/worship (and light on something, and many of you ministry) are the work of the whole people of God—not just half of them? PAG Monday, March 22, 1993 p. 8

Dith Pram.

"Preventing the Return of the Killing Fields"

His life was portrayed in the film, "The Killing Fields."

Hear him tell his story in person.

Thursday, April 1, 1993 10:20 a.m. Buetow Music Center

Don't Miss The SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Friday, April 2 Sponsored by the Student Senate