Concordian FEBRUARY 14, 1997 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF CONCORDIA COLLEGE VOLUME 7, NUMBER 67 Primary narrows presidential field to two
Amy Ladd will be decided next week. what I expected," he said. Alleckson and S {rebel, howev- "We're excited about the pri- The losing teams, although no er, are confident their platform is The vote count News Editor mary results," Alleckson said. longer directly involved in the both aggressive and realistic. The primary ballots have been "Nonetheless, we're still going to race, have all chosen to endorse "I think our platform is solid — Alleckson/ 616 cast and counted. The Student keep the ball rolling." the Gilbertson/Sorenson cam- it's built upon solid ideals. We will Strebel Gilbertson agreed, noting that paign. According to members of be committed and we will get Association Presidential and Vice Sorenson/ 539 Presidential teams Eric Alleckson/ "It's just going to have to come the teams, platform goals affected things done," Alleckson said. "We Betsy Strebel and Jeff down to Wednesday." the choice for endorsement. have a very aggressive platform in Gilbertson Sorenson/Adam Gilbertson are on The third and fourth place "[Alleckson/Strebel] don't that we have a broad-reaching Haggerty/ 132 their way to Wednesday's general teams of Blake Haggerty/Roger seem to go beyond anything they plan that is realistic and will Grisim election. Grisim and Mark Stansbury/Justin don't think is possible," Grisim accomplish goals." Stanesbury/ 129 Eeg, received 132 and 129 votes said. "Gilbertson/Sorenson are a Strebel agreed. Nine hundred and twelve stu- Eeg dents, 33% of eligible voters, respectively, while the write-in little more aggressive in their plat- "We know this campus, and we voted in Monday's primary. The campaign of Vic Quick/Mark forms." know how to get things done," she Quick/ 92 election decided which two of the Western garnered 92 votes. The Quick/Western and said. Western four teams vying for SA's top The results weren't surprising Stansbury/Eeg teams agreed. Voter turn-out in the primary other 24 positions would make it on the to the Stansbury/Eeg team. "Looking at the two platforms, was less than Political Affairs Co- Feb. 19 ballot. "I don't think we ever felt we'd ours is similar to theirs," Quick Commissioner Selmer Moen <( the polls, according to Moen. The Alleckson/Strebel team win," Eeg said. We learned a lot said. expected, but he believes it will The forum starts at 6:30 p.m. garnered the most votes in the pri- of things about politics and we Sorenson/Gilbertson were improve for the general election. with previews of the senate races. mary election with 616, and the feel we may like to try again; we pleased with the endorsements. "We have some really good The presidential debate will begin Sorenson/Gilbertson team know we'd do a good job." "To me [the endorsement] is a campaigns going, so that should Quick also expected the results. testament to the fact that we're help," Moen said, at approximately 7:15 p.m. and received 539 votes. should last for about an hour, Both teams were pleased with "I would* ve like to be in the top addressing students' concerns," A political forum on Monday two, but 92 [votes] was close to Gilbertson said. may also help to bring voters to according to Moen. The general the primary but stressed the race election is Wednesday Concordia Theatre's "Lady from New program task the Sea" runs through Sunday force convened Questions remain about the future of Concordia's New Programs for New Clientele's initiative education; Dr. Lester Meyer, religion; Dr. Jennifer Gayvert Edward Schmoll, classics; Dr. Deb Staff Writer Peterson, sociology; and student represen- tative Frisby. Demographics for iheMidwest say tra- The charge ditional college students will be in short The Faculty Senate gave the task force supply in the next decade, which is an issue seven questions dealing with potential new of concern to Concordia. programs, impact on the college and main- "The demographic trends for the next taining the quality of the present programs. decade predict a fall in the traditional In an effort to answer them, the task force Concordia population, and a fall in the examined programs from other colleges number of 18-22 year olds in general. and solicited a variety of opinions from Concordia needs to look for new ways to outside sources. No decisions have been get revenue," said student Faculty Senate J0rn Lavoll and Rachael Marshal rehearse for the show made, and research is still being conduct- representative Tammy Frisby, a sopho- photo by Peter Susag ed, according to the task force. more. "I know there is a thought out there that husband, played by junior J0rn Lavoll, A task force was formed to explore the Erika Mikkelson a decision has been made. That's certainly where she feels trapped, and returning to the possibility of adding programs which not true, because I see us really thinking News Editor sea with the Stranger. would target nontraditional students popu- The director, SCTA professor Claire through a lot of these issues," Guy said. Playwright Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady lations. Possibilities include graduate and Haugen, was invited to choose and direct a Others, however, feel that change is from the Sea" comes inland to Concordia as degree completion programs. play this year. eminent this year's spring production. Proposed graduate programs include Haugen described the dominant theme "My sense is that the administration The play opened last night and runs master's degrees and certification in of the play as "the image of the sea." thinks this is something that we should through Sunday at Frances Frazier departments not yet specified. Degree "The sea invites us to belong to it. If we probably go ahead with in some form or Comstock Theatre. completion is a means of allowing adults to pay attention we feel terror in its attraction another," Connell said, adding that the spe- The play is set in Norway in the 1880s. continue college education. because the sea is more than we can control cific nature of changes are still unknown. Junior Rachael Marshall plays the leading Currently, Concordia offers degree or understand," Haugen said. "It's the kind Competition role, Ellida. According to Marshall, Ellida completion in the form of ACCORD of force all people yearn for — freedom and Potential benefits of degree completion spends her early years by the sea, where she (Adults Continuing at Concordia). Many imagination. It both terrifies and attracts." and graduate programs are strengthening falls in love with a sailor. The sailor is adults cannot be full-time students, howev- Haugen's excitement has "filtered to the current programs, attracting new faculty, forced to leave, and Ellida marries an older er, so night and weekend classes are possi- rest of the cast," said cast member Jayne increasing revenue and giving Concordia a man with two daughters and moves inland. ble options, according to the task force. Becker, senior, who plays Hilda, Ellida's recruiting advantage, according to Guy. "Ellida is away from the sea. She almost The members of the task force were step-daughter. Some colleges have expanded into the goes crazy. It's so quiet. Then the sailor chosen by the Faculty Senate. They are co- Other members agree. Fargo-Moorhead area with non-traditional comes back," Marshall said. chairs Dr. Dan Petree, business and econ- "We've been ready for about two weeks. programs, causing the task force to see a The sailor's new identity is the Stranger, mics, and Dr. Jerry Van Amburg, biology; It's a joy to work with Haugen. He has market for new programs at Concordia. played by first-year student Kena Njoya. members Dr. George Connell, philosophy; brought many things to the stage," said cast Ellida must decide between staying with her Dr. Marilyn Guy, assistant academic dean; member Matt Quam, sophomore. Michele McRae, English and continuing continued on page 15
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4* The English Department's Auditorium. The concert will Jane Ahlin, Jo and Ron Creative Writing Contest sub* conclude its winter tour. The Ellingson attend a class missions are due Feb, 20. tour included performances in with Catherine Cater, There are three categories - Roseau, Ouluth and Staples. whose 1994 poetry, iiction and non-fiction, Minn. Communiversity Prizes will be awarded to the course, "Voices from top three entries in each cate- • "Comedy Olymplx," an Here and There," dealt gory. For more information and improv comedy troupe, is per- with autobiographies. guidelines, contact Bill Synder forming at 8 p.m., tonight in the at 3713. Centrum. The audience will be treated to an interactive night • Cobtor Kids Comer would of comedic events. Bring a like to submit the labels it has date or spite this holiday and collected for the Campbell's bring a group of friends. A school for the community Soup labels for Education" Though Concordia provides "The main thing is to bring peo- drive by Feb. 15. Please save • A video presentation enti- Rena Peterson much of the space for the sessions, ple together, to try to shorten this and turn (abets in to Cobber tled "Keep Your Heart Strong; Zavoral stressed that distance between the Hispanic and Kids. Native American Celebrations Staff Writer in North Dakota" wilt be shown Communiversity is aimed at the non-Hispanic communities," he • Tickets are available for at 7:30 p.m., tonight in NDSU's College is an expensive invest- community. said. ment. One area university, howev- Concordia Theatre's upcoming Memorial Union, Century "We are housed here," Zavoral Before its approval, the course production of Henrik Ibsen's Theater. er, offers courses ranging in price said, "but we are definitely a com- was approved by three subcommit- The Lady from the Sea." from zero to thirty dollars. munity program." tees. Subcommittee members Performances are Feb. 13-16. • Student Association's It's Fargo/Moorhead's Moorhead State University and looked at how well it fit into the Students receive free tickets at celebration ot President's Day Communiversity. Thirty courses North Dakota State University also liberal arts/science, religion, or the theater's box office. is Feb. 17. Senate election are offered through contribute to the programs, accord- creative living categories estab- debates will be held at 6:30 Communiversity this year, accord- ing to Zavoral. lished. All class proposals are sub- • The Mixed Blood Theatre p.m. and president and vice- ing to Arland Jacobson, director of Professors from MSU, NDSU mitted to this committee. will present "Daughters of president debates will be at 7 Communiversity for 14 years. and Concordia participate in teach- Though the program is non- Africa," a musical history of p.m. Communiversity began in 1965 ing the courses. profit, those who lead classes are African-American women, from as part of an experiment by Dr. "Communiversity is one of the offered an honorarium of $120 for slave ship survivors to movie News brl&ts are compiled James Hofrenning. Eighteen peo- few places where professors in the four lectures, according to stars. The play is during com- each week from Information ple attended the one seminar given three schools are available to the Zavoral. munity time today in the received at our office. If you in 1965. whole community," Jacobson said. "It's not unusual, though, that Centrum, know of an Item for a news According to Jacobson, According to Zavoral, those some of the faculty turn back the brief, or want to know what Communiversity started as an interested in teaching a course sub- money to the Communiversity," to put In a press release, let • Conoordta's fellowship ot excuse mit a proposal to the F/M Zavoral said. Christian athletes is hosting us know. Ptea&e send event Information to The for peo- Communiversity Planning Jacobson also noted that money Concordia almunus and ple to get Committee, a 14-member panel may not be as much as a motiva- Paralympic participant Judy Concordlan, FPO 104, CONCORDIAN out of consisting of Communiversity tion as is the chance for professors Seigle at 8:30 p.m., Sunday in Concordia College, IN-DEPTH their staff members and community the Centrum, Moorhead, Minn* 5$6$2, call to teach a more specialized cur- 299-382$ or e-mail concor- homes in members. However, the commit- riculum. February. tee sometimes asks certain com- • The Concordia Band will [email protected]. F/M Funding through Minnesota "The munity members to submit propos- present a home concert at 4 and North Dakota organizations, Communiversity reason als. p.m., Sunday in Memorial as well as grant money, has I've "Sometimes, we're looking pri- enabled Communiversity to charge always heard the Communiversity marily for subjects. Then, it's so little for its sessions. Weekend weather *.. was started is that February was question of who has the experience According to Zavoral, some of Chance of snow through Saturday. such a vacant month," Jacobson and the ability to do the class," the organizations that donated Highs: 25 to 35 said. Jacobson said. money did so on the stipulation Lows: -5 to 5 The program has grown since Tracey Moorhead, assistant to that classes be free and open to the that first session, according to Ann President Dovre, was asked to public. Twelve of this year's thir- Campus events this weekend ,.. Zavoral, administrative secretary facilitate a steering committee to ty courses are free. The other eigh- Campus movie: "Get on the Bus,1* 7 and 9 p.m. Friday for Communiversity. Over 900 formulate one such course. teen cost less than $30 to attend. courses have been taught since Moorhead, along with the commit- and Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday in Olin 124. The cost of the classes will 1965, and last year, 1,016 people tee, submitted a proposal to allow more students to attend, Winter Meltdown event: "Comedy OJympix" at 8 p.m. on attended the approximately 40 ses- Jacobson entitled "Recreating the according to Zavoral. Friday in the Centrum. sions given. Village: Building the Partnership," "The classes are open to [stu- "The Lady from the Sea:" 8 p.m Friday and Saturday; 2:30 Communiversity classes usual- a course designed to discuss the dents] as well as the rest of the p.m. on Sunday. ly run for four sessions in or partnership between Anglos and community," Zavoral said. "Many around the month of February, Hispanics. of the sessions are free or the fees This week in Concordia history -. . according to Jacobson. Now some According to Moorhead, the are reduced for students, which in classe are offered throughout the course, like many the past was a hindrance." fn 1961, Dr. Allen Tate, Professor of English at the year. Communiversity courses, was Zavoral also noted that the University of Minnesota, spoke at the Sixth Annual The nonprofit organization is designed specifically with the classes should be stress-free. Conference of English Majors in Minnesota Colleges. funded through private donations community as a whole in mind. "There's no threat of exams or from area congregations, educa- Concordia assistant Spanish papers," she said. tional institutions and businesses. professor Eduardo Gargurevich is Concordia does its part by sup- one of the leaders of the class. This week in history elsewhere .. „ plying space for the classes. According to Zavoral, the majority of Communiversity courses are On Feb. 14, 270 A.D., Roman priest Valentine was held on Concordia's campus. "Communiversity is one of the martyred. "Most of the Communiversity -The Almanac of Dates courses are offered in the Ivers few places where professors in Science Building," Zavoral said, the three schools are available to Quick quote ... "but some have also been held in people in the whole community." the Birkeland Alumni Lounge, as "It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can well as other areas in the commu- -Arland Jacobson, afford to be stupid with them." nity, such as the Eventide Nursing -Ralph Waldo Emerson Home and Riverview Place." Director, F/M Communiversity Fast fact... Correction: Two students running Amimul Sami Around the world, more people eat herring than any for Student Senate were misidenti- Hasan, Islam, other fish. fied in the Feb. 7 supplement to the running for running for -Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader Concordian. The photos with the senior seat junior seat correct names are to the right: FEBRUARY 14, 1997 3 Senate approves allocation of The money issue Concordia has extended an offer to former White House Aide George Stephanopolous to speak at Concordia. funds to invite Stephanopolous This is what it costs, and where the money comes from: to the political affairs commission. the year. COST; $16,744.50 Amy Ladd The SARF is a fund used to go Some senators are concerned toward proposals made by SA with the amount of money left in WHERE IT COMES FROM: News Editor executives. the general fund following the The $15,083.50, along with a allocation. Administration $ 1,661 Responsibility in spending stu- donation from $1,661 from the "As a student, I'd love to see Senate $10,083.50 dent money was a key issue for administration, will be used to George Stephanopolous, but as a Student Activities Reserves Fund $5,000 Student Senators this week. extend an offer to ABC News senator, I can't justify spending Senators voted Sunday to allo- Correspondent George the money," sophomore senator budget crunch." also in favor of the proposal, noted cate $10,083.50 of its $21,954 Stephanopolous to speak at Jess Fulkerson said. "We still have Other senators, however, felt the worth of the speaker to the remaining revenue to the political Concordia this spring. over a month for other organiza- the expenditure was necessary. campus community. affairs commission of the Student The offer to Stephanopolous tions to come before senaie." "This [money] with the "If there's nothing to come to," Association. was extended following MTV Fulkerson and junior senator [$5,000] proposal by Basir Wolff said, "then we haven't done Senators also voted in approval News Correspondent Tabitha DarreH Ehrlick were the only sen- [Tareen] and Susan [Webb] would our job." of a Student Association Soren's cancellation of her spring ators voting against the proposal. be less than Soren," junior senator According to Political Affairs President/Vice-President Susan speaking engagements. Both were worried about deficit Betsy Peterson said. "I just have a Co-Commissioner senior Selmer Webb/Basir Tareen proposal to The expenditure leaves the sen- spending. problem with people worrying Moen, Stephanopolous has not yet allocate $5,000 of the Student ate with $11,870.50 in remaining "I don't think it's responsible to about going into the red." accepted the offer to speak. Activities Reserves Fund (SARF) revenue to allocate to student go in the red," Ehrlick said. "I'm Junior senator Kristi Wolff, organizations for the remainder of not about to put ourselves in a
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A spokeswoman for Jose Ayala — letter from Human Rights Watch to Jose Ayala Lasso, WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. human rights official Lasso, United Nation's high com- U.N. human rights chief said Tuesday he plans to visit Belgrade next week to support a missioner for human rights, growing independent media and to press Serbian President announced earlier this week that Slobodan Milosevic to give up war-crime suspects. the commissioner has accepted a rights body, and because it is does visit China he should seek the "Where there is more opportunity for a free media there is government invitation to visit extremely likely that a trip before release of all nonviolent prisoners more opportunity for democracy," said John Shattuck, China. the commission's meeting would jailed for their beliefs and ask to assistant secretary of state, at a symposium on freedom of the U.N. spokeswoman Therese have the opposite effect, we strong- see several dissidents who are in press in the Balkans. Gastaut, speaking in Geneva, said ly urge you to postpone the trip," poor health, such as Wei Jingsheng Shattuck said the United States has avoided sending an no date or itinerary had yet been set the letter said. and Wang Dan, and make a special envoy to Belgrade during nearly three months of street protests for the trip. Beijing issued the invi- Ayala Lasso, a former plea for their release. over Milosevic's initial tation last year, she said. Ecuadorean defense minister, has The group also urged Ayala refusal to recognize opposi- -«—"'-•-"——"-"••^^ In New York, Human Rights developed a reputation for low-key Lasso to insist on free access to all tion victories in municipal „. „ - diplomacy. He rarely criticizes of China and Tibet for journalists elections Nov. 17. The issue of war Watch said Lasso should postpone the trip until after next month's ses- nations' human rights records in and human rights workers. The demonstrators, who crjmjna|s js always public — a stance that has won him China has repeatedly warned the timed noisy marches to * sion of the U.N. Commission on favor among nations such as China. United States against backing a coincide with the nightly at the top Of the Human Rights in Geneva. "Whatever your intentions and A recent U.S. State Department motion on Chinese human rights at broadcast of the state-run anAnf4o That afonn television news, succeeded. «y™ i*J«. i • <«*-» wiwi ly no matter what you do or say while report accused the Chinese govern- the U.N. Commission, saying that in forcing Milosevic to ask with freedom Of in China, your visit will be used ment of stamping on human rights such motions are confrontational and smashing all dissent. and not conducive to discussions Serbia's parliament to con- x , . and seen as an effort to avoid a res- olution on China in [the upcoming China is again likely to be the on the issue. firm the election results movement, freedom focus of attention at the annual Tu ay human rights conference in] China says it has no political S -. , , ^ of the press, many Geneva," the group said in a letter U.N. Human Rights Commission prisoners, that living conditions for The issue of elections r , J to Ayala Lasso. meeting. Thanks to backing from average Chinese have greatly appears to be resolved," Of the lingering "Because we believe it essential other developing countries in the improved since the 1949 Shattuck said. Ever cau- js$ues Qf the Dayton 53-nation body, it has so far man- Communist takeover and that inter- fWWVIVW Wl IW I U WM that the United Nation's senior tious, however, he added " ' J' human rights official support the aged to avoid formal criticism. national criticism of its human that his planned Belgrade peace aCCOrd that United Nation's principal human In its letter, Human Rights rights record constitutes interfer- visit "could slide* if the situ- ^ An'f Watch said that when Ayala Lasso ence in its internal affairs. ation changes. "We donft Haven I believe it until ffs over" resolved." OK H V After ttie Serb parliament bnattUCK, ;.•;•• f" V, ••.,'yr. voted to recognize the elec- K-:- • -••• US- assistant • * .' tion results, White House *i '• A S \ secretary of state ' /• ' **• I, press secretary Mike 1 • ''/% }. 1 '"• ' j McCurry told reporters the * ' *^* "* T j ", r .,.:.... 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the press, many of the lingering issues of the Dayton peace • '•- accord that haven't been resolved." Last year, Milosevic allowed the opening of a Belgrade office '• :-•••, t. h for the International War Crimes Tribunal and permitted for- (3000 Km J ';•••"' ""• JS '" • "•:'••, eigners to visit Bosnian Serb massacre sites such as 1 3000 U. 1 •••V •'•.•.'- •*" -^ \ Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia. But he has failed to turn over for . ( . • 1 " / 1 ••• extradition former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and J. •:.:•.. J..:,-- \ A: his military commander, Gen. Ratko Mladic, who head the list of 74 men indicted by the U.N. war-crimes tribunal in The Hague. As a result, Milosevic can't get loans from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to revive his ailing econo- Around the World my after four years of sanctions imposed for fomenting wars in The United Assailants killed Agencies promis- India, which has the former Yugoslavia. States intends to 2 Nalanda Ellawala, ing well-paying jobs 4 struggled to improve NATO leaders have said it is not the job of its peacekeeping contributI e emergency 29, a ruling party law- 3and visas to the United its nuclear technology, force to seek out Karadzic and Mladic, who were removed from food aid to North Korea maker, and a bodyguard States are bilking may soon close a deal to their posts under international pressure following the Dayton accord. in response to an appeal and injured another law- Russians of hundreds of buy two nuclear reactors Kati Marton, chairwoman of the New York-based Committee by the U.N. World Food maker Tuesday in south- dollars, The Moscow from Russia. to Protect Journalists and the wife of former U.S. diplomat Program for urgent ern Sri Lanka. Times reported this The United States Richard Holbrooke, who negotiated the Dayton accord, said the international assistance, The attackers opened week. opposes the deal, fearing region remains volatile, especially because the alleged war the State Department fire on the two lawmak- The report, which that India's effort to har- criminals haven't been brought to justice. said earlier this week. ers in Kuruwita, 50 was based on informa- ness nuclear power may Thafs the single greatest problem on the ground," Marton Spokesman Nicholas miles southeast of the tion from unidentified lead to the development said in an interview. "I don't understand why they're still out Burns said the Clinton capital, Colombo, where U.S. consular officials, of a nuclear bomb. there. The entire credibility of the peace process is being under- administration was they had gone to file said many Russian visa Western governments mined." "very seriously study- nominations for next agencies are collecting list India, along with , Marton said she is pleased by a growing independent press ing" an expected U.N. month's local elections. very high fees in return neighbor and archrival thafs breaking Milosevic's authoritarian control over the media. food appeal but would No one has claimed for providing jobs and Pakistan, among the "Ironically, the more Milosevic tried to silence the voices of consult with allies South responsibility for the help getting visas, threshold nuclear states dissent, the stronger those voices became," she told the sym- Korea and Japan before attack and the gunmen including notarized let- — ones believed to be posium, cosponsored by the Voice of America and Radio Free deciding whether and escaped on a motorcy- ters of invitation to the capable of producing Europe/Radio Liberty. •; ,•••• '4M$$$'.<;-JZ how much to contribute. cle, police said. United States. nuclear weapons. 6 TheConcordian OPINION FEBRUARY 14, 1997 Editorial
If the choice was yours, who would you choose for IF W£ AREA/'T CAREFUL Concordia's spring Plans to have non-traditional speaker? and graduate study leave some questions unanswered The Concordian editorial
"P.J. O'Rourke, writer for Rolling Stone. I like how he "Undoubtedly, we have no questions tells the truth about things. He's an open person." to ask which are unanswerable." Eric Singer, first-year stu- dent — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Task Force on New Programs for New sider essential. Before any final decisions are colleges, should we not focus on improving Clienteles — made up of seven faculty, one made, we hope these questions, and others those areas which set Concordia aside from student and one administrator — has a new like them, will be given thoughtful considera- other schools? assignment It has been charged with explor- tion. What are the long-term effects? ing the addition of a set of academic programs Do we dare put faith in demographics? Many students choose Concordia because designed to target older students who want to Projections that the number of traditional of what makes it different: small class sizes, complete degrees or to target certain, yet students attending Concordia will decrease in accessibility of faculty, and the emphasis on "C. Everett Koop, former sur- unspecified, graduate level programs. the next few years supplied the impetus to undergraduate teaching rather than graduate geon general. He has both a This is a laudable goal. explore degree completion programs. As the research. Can we expect these to stay the same medical and political back- It also has the potential, if passed, to alter saying goes, "There are lies, damn lies and after the degree completion programs are ground, which isn't very com- indelibly the makeup of Concordia College. statistics." It certainly seems as though a dis- implemented? We also are proud of our sense mon." Discussion of the programs should be frank, turbing trend is developing, but statistics have of community. Will the addition of new r Fitzel, sophomore exhaustive and inclusive of the entire commu- been wrong before. Should we make such rad- groups to the school's present population nity. Students especially have a great stake in ical changes based on projections when thou- threaten this sense of community? If so, how? these decisions, as their educational future sands of dollars and vast human resources How will this change the job of faculty? may be changed by the decisions. The admin- hang in the balance? We realize that faculty are already as busy istration has been making efforts to involve Should we compete this way? as they can be with classes, committees and the students; last week's community time The spectre of other colleges and universi- research. Would programs like this overbur- meeting to discuss the subject was a good ties offering similar degree completion and den our faculty? start graduate courses in the Fargo-Moorhead area These deeper structural questions deserve Many serious questions remain to be has sped this project along at breakneck consideration. Without it, decisions made answered before these programs become real- speed. Are we sure, however, that we must about the new programs will not truly be "Somebody influential in educa- ity. The following are the questions we con- 'thoughtful and informed." tion, because of the number of compete? Rather than trying to "one up" other students in education [here]... The president (Clinton) has said education is so important for so long, but hasn't done a lot to change." Letters to the Editor TheConcordian Amber Plocher, sophomore Mfchaet Raum, edrtor*in
Valentine's theme overrides A sequel to last year's Valentine's Day column its commercialization 1997: Waldo revisited This year, my contempt only oozed more when I went into a was struck by the revela- local department store. I saw red. Literally. Kristi Wolff tion that finding Waldo — or Everywhere I went there were Waldena, if you're a male — cute slogans like, "You'll love our Staff Columnist prices," and "Deals too heart to could be much like finding pass up." love." Darrell Ehrlick Every price of every item was encapsulated in this overgrown heart. Really, how much could I "The course of true love never did run Patch Doll Theory of Love": Not everyone is love paying $1.54 for shaving smooth" what tHey appear to be. This theory ties nicely cream? ~ William Shakespeare Into the Waldo theory, so stay wrth me as we turn In some sort of demented way, As I was leaving, by some the page and retrace the ill-fated search for I find it hilarious that Random force unbeknowst to me, I decided I introduced my "Where's Waldo Theory of Waldo, Let's call our sample reader Sara, Acts of Kindness Week just hap- to stop and see what cruel and Love" last Valentine's day. Basically, while because this is Concordia and every third person pens to share a week with unusual cards have been created standing in Target, I was struck with the revela- is named Sara. Valentine's Day, as if to say, "Hey, this year. tion that finding Waldo — or Waldena, in the One day while casually glancing around the even if you haven't met that spe- My sadism quickly turned to case of a male — could be much like finding library, Sara spied what looked like a potential cial other, hopefully, someone will disgust when I saw a special sec- fove. Waldo. The relationship began to develop and still be nice to you." tion devoted to cards for "that The theory expressed in this column was the everything seemed to be going well. Sara I am a curmudgeon (or as my special pet." following: One may be just as likely to find thought the theory had worked. Waldo/Waldena when casually glancing over the mom would say crud-mudgeon). I Saints preserve us. I cannot However, after a few weeks, Waldo started page as when searching frantically* Similarly, am an 81-year-old man trapped in fathom what perverse illness getting bizarre, He stopped wearing the red and love may fail into a person's lap unexpectedly white shirts and carrying books. He got contacts a 21-year-old's body. So, please would consume a writer, or rather than when one actively searches for it instead of glasses and joined a bowling league. temper this column with the fact Hallmark for that matter, to think, Many people, especially on college campuses At this point, Sara was worried. She broke off that all I really want is to watch "Hmmm...cards for pets. What a and especially around Valentine's Day, look fran- the relationship and vowed never to see Waldo, another episode of Matlock. sensible idea!" tically for that one right person, fearful that the wear red, or go bowling again. In her mind, the My contempt for Valentine's I have a nine-year-old Basset day or the years will pass and they will be alone. theory failed, and she started writing bitter letters Day stems, like all other societal Hound, Nookie (that's right — Chants of the infamous Concordia slogan, "Your to both me and the Target corporation. problems, from my ill treatment as some questions are better left engagement ring by spring or your money back" What she fatted to consider is the "Cabbage child. unasked). Nookie has never said a run through their minds as they decide to study Patch" factor. Just as those kids who received While all the other kids got the word to me about Valentine's day, at the library instead of at home, hoping that fate these dolls for Christmas were surprised when cool G.I. Joe Valentine's cards, I nor has Nookie ever given me a will favor them. their long-awaited treasure started gnawing on received from my classmates card. Therefore, I see no reason to Because of this active searching, 1 declaimed their fingers, Waldo wasn't what he appeared to dorky Peanuts cards with Pigpen get Nookie a card. the column by admitting that I do not test these be on the surface. In the search for Ipve, tha saying something cruelly distant And when Nookie broke my theories, end neither Target nor 1 make any "Cabbage Patch* factor must be considered, like "U-R neat Valentine," or nose (that's right —some ques- claims to their accuracy. Apparently, one reader Just as in the 'Where's Waldo" books, there will "Happiness is a Valentine," from tions are better off left unasked) I didn't read the entire column and began applying be those look-alikes that foot the unsuspecting my classmates. didn't even receive a get-well card the theory to real life. (This is the one fatal flaw eye. However, when one looks close enough, While all the other kids got from her. to my theories — they generally onry apply to my the real differences show. Hopefully, no one has cool candy like gummi-worms Bassett Hounds can be so cruel. world, which Is often distinctly different from that to loss any fingers or hair in this-process, but and Butterfinger candy bars at Anyway, as I stood in line, a elusive "reality* that I keep hearing about.) again, we're not making eny guarantees. Anyway, it seems this reader ended up not Valentine's Day class parties, I got lady nearby bought over $30 of In the search for Waldo/Waldena, a detour with Waldo, but with some human form of the through the cabbage patch may be included/ black jellybeans. Valentine's Day decorations. I Snack-time Cabbage Patch Doll. The Snack- Like the kids who received the dolls, it can be an And while all the other boys was appalled. I stared; she nearly + time Cabbage Patch Doll is a mechanized item unwelcome surprise. So, rf that special Valentine called security. got to check the "yes" box on the that chews toy french fries (or other edibles) that starts gnawing on your hair or finger and won't As I trudged my way back to standard "do you like me" letters, come with the doll, it was pulled off the shelves let go, I suggest ending the relationship. If not, I got notes saying, "let's be my car, sliding on the ice like because the dolls seemed to have an acute then have a Happy Valentine's Day. friends." Not even a place to some madman half crazed, it hit appetite for childrens' fingers and hair.
check "maybe." * • • . . Hence, here i$ the "Snack-Time Cabbage continued on page 15 8 TheConcordian FEATURES FEBRUARY 14, 1997
With his new interactive web site, Dr. Bryan Luther hopes to stimulate an interest in science while educating in a fun format. file photo
Ask Dr. Physics Dr. Bryan Luther's interactive web site makes learning easier
questioners range in age from sec- for his Physics 128 class, in which Peter Susag ond graders to instructors. "I had a every class period has a detailed Features Editor high school class from Brazil, but site, complete with lecture notes, "When we do something, we most are from this region," said theories and equations. Students Physics doesn't have to be Luther. can refer to these sites if they have try to do it right, and I think rocket science. With his on-line He has purposely been under- any questions about the lecture or interactive web site, Dr. Bryan advertising his service; with the topics covered that day. that our web pages ought to Luther of the Concordia's physics way news travels on the internet, Luther looks at his sites and department is helping others deci- his site's popularity could expand seems content. Designing the pher the physical universe. The like a red giant star. Keeping the pages was demanding. "It's an reflect that." site, aptly named "Ask Dr. project small saves him time and attempt at a different pedagogy," Physics," has been running full- ensures that he can handle each of he says. "It took a lot of time, but -Dr. Bryan Luther, Physics Professor time for the last year, replacing a the replies with a personal answer. I think it was worth it." It is this version of the site Luther used for "It doesn't take a tremendous same attention to detail that does ... and questions I can't to Concordia is that we are a class the previous year and a half. The amount of time, partly because Luther put into "Ask Dr. Physics.*' answer because there is no act," he said. "When we do some- idea came to him while he was I've been very careful about publi- "When I first set it up," Luther answer." thing, we try to do it right, and I teaching at Ohio State University. cizing it," he said. "I try to main- said, "I asked people to try to When the question is outside think that our web pages ought to "Students would call in about tain it as primarily something for access it from every computer that of Luther's field of expertise or reflect that" physics," he said. "It struck me the Plains region, because I don't they could think of." This was an realm of knowledge, he often As a result, Luther's pages not that we could do something like want 400 mail messages." attempt top make sure the site is refers it to his colleagues in the only look good, but function well. this too, only in a more efficient The number of messages accessible for most students, not Physics department. As a result, "There are how many millions way. So, I came up with the idea Luther receives is sporadic. just those with expensive gear and Dr. Physics's lab coat has a dozen of people out there putting sites on of doing 'Ask Dr. Physics'." "Some weeks you don't get any- new software. sleeves, often accommodating the internet?" said Luther. "If all He also saw a need for the site thing," he said, "and then there are As a result, "Ask Dr. Physics" several faculty members under you are going to do is slap some- while conversing with local sci- some weeks where I'll get 30." is accessible from almost any type the veil of one title. Regardless, thing together, why bother?" ence and math high school teach- The way the system currently of computer or browser, including Luther estimates he answers 90% Luther's personal home page ers. They feel that students are works, students can locate the America On-line. of the questions. has an anecdote about how he getting more computer literate, "Ask Dr. Physics" site on This accessibility makes it This isn't out of ego, but cour- came to be a scientist. It reads: while science is getting more tech- Concordia's home page, under the hard for Luther to know where his tesy. "I set it up, so I feel respon- "As a boy, my heroes were nical and harder to understand. Physics department's home page. questions are coming from — sible," said Luther. "I don't want Captain Nemo, Neil Armstrong His site allows students to ask Students then have the choice of physically. When questions come to start shoving this on other peo- and all those scientists who questions about science and asking their questions or browsing from companies like America On- ple." defeated the giant insects in the receive an educated response in a short list of commonly asked Line, the address of the user is When a question has no science fiction movies I watched terms they can understand. "It questions with equally short vague, making it hard for Luther answer known to science, Luther on Saturday afternoons. As my really struck me that there was a answers. to know just how far-reaching explains the best he can, ceding chances of owning a submarine or great deal of students on the inter- The list of commonly asked "Ask Dr. Physics" has become. defeat where appropriate. walking on the moon seemed slim, net," Luther said. " One thing that questions is only four questions 'They could come from down AH of Luther's work is off- I decided to become a scientist." I find is that a lot of the high long and includes the question, the street or around the world," he the-clock and motivated by his With his informative site, school students feel that college is "Why is the sky blue?" said. Regardless, all questions get sense of community. "While there "Ask Dr. Physics," it is likely that some fancy thing, and that they Luther looks at the list and answered. "I try to be as prompt are other community projects that Luther is helping others make the don't have access to the admits it is a bit terse. "I have to as possible — students might be I'm involved in," said Luther, same decision. resources." admit, I've been slightly lazy working on projects," he said. "this is the only one that requires The site is located at Now, students around the about the question archives," he This doesn't mean that the me to be a physicist, so it's fun in http :ffwww. cord, edu/depti'physics/ world are able to ask Dr. Physics a said. This isn't to say that he system is perfect; there are some that way." drphysicsl question ~ and do. doesn't do any work; Luther is questions even Dr. Physics can't Likewise, it is his pride in Luther lists New Zealand, busy maintaining over 40 web site answer. "They fall into two cate- Concordia that has spurred him to Australia and Germany as a few of pages he created. gories," said Luther, "questions invest so much in his sites' appear- the places he's gotten questions And this does not include the that I can't answer because I don't ances and accessibility. from. His "physically perplexed" several detailed pages he designed know the answer, but somebody "One thing that attracts people FEBRUARY 14, 1997 9 Random Acts of Kindness Week Concordia's support staff tell what you can do to make their jobs easier
bered, students will receive services, stated "students would campus information. Rosie McSweeney Concordia Dining Services speedy delivery: Addresses Every student needs to eat. make our jobs easier if they'd just Tom Iverson, director of cam- Staff Writer should have the full name and And almost every student living ask." He likened a student's use pus security, asks that the office correct box number on the enve- on campus decides to eat in din- of the library to a student's use of "be given the benefit of the doubt This week is Random Acts lope. ing services. Tim Sayer, the Internet. in terms of the workload. of Kindness Week; The « Nicknames cause problems Normandy supervisor, realizes On the Internet, a query gives Campus Information handles Concordian talked to several because they are not usually list- that meals are often consumed you answers. In the library, the hundreds of calls." He also ed in the directory. If for some reference desk can do the same. reminds students and faculty to members of Concordia's sup- between classes or activities and reason mail cannot be delivered, asks students to be patient and "There is no need for a student to plan ahead and have the proper port staff to see what students researching the correct name "Understanding that our facilities be frustrated when they think identification; students who need could do to make support takes time. can only handle a certain number they can't find something. Just to be let into rooms must have a jobs easier. Students should also know of orders/* uWc are doing our ask," Hewitt said. pass. that anything over a pound must best to provide service," he said. Hiding books only adds to Olson Forum / have metered postage. the workload and frustration of Cobber Bookstore Memorial Auditorium Similarly, foreign countries Library staff and other students. "When Students need the bookstore students stash books, other stu- The Olson Sports Forum pro- require extra postage, so it's Let's face it, if the library to provide materials for classes dents suffer," Hewitt said. vides plenty of space for Cobbers always wise to check the amount closed, most of us would fail our and to supply other items such as to stay in shape, practice sports or needed. classes. Lori Krause, the circula- Another way to make life cards and clothes. Linda Widme, even attend class. Forum jani- Also remember that the post tion manager, says that due to the smoother is to know where to get manager of the bookstore, strong- tors stated that the best thing stu- office does not sell mailing mate- number of overdue notices sent help for the computer you arc ly suggests you "Always keep dents can do is treat the buildings rials besides padded envelopes out, "returning books on time working on: If you have problems your receipt." Return policies are with respect, since things like and postage. would save a lot of time, energy with the IBM computers in the strict and include deadlines. The spitting or throwing gum on the Although it may seem like an and paper." She also noted that north reading room, answers can best advice she offers is to track require time and money to unnecessary reminder, check the PALS terminals can teach stu- be found at the Reference desk. become informed about the poli- your box often. Only so much Questions about a Macintosh? clean up. Also, they ask that peo- dents how to reserve or renew cies. ple pick up after themselves. mail can fit into one box and if items, saving staff additional Head upstairs to the Macintosh *** people are sharing, a backup in time. computer lab. While most of the employees mail delivery can cause prob- Post Office It also prevents trouble if stu- interviewed started out by saying lems. Most students depend on the dents are aware of the new food Campus Information / that students, faculty and staff are post office to deliver everything Not checking your box may and beverage policy. Beverages, Campus Security a pleasure to serve, they also from coupons and letters to col- also mean that a package with if they arc in a covered cup, arc Any time a student calls added that they depend on cour- lege news. Karen Anderson, your name on it will take up allowed in the library. Food and information for a phone number tesy to make their jobs fun. For manager of the post office, says space in an already small office. tobacco are still prohibited. or requests that campus security Random Acts of Kindness week, that if simple things are remem- Jim Hewitt, head of reference open a room, the call ends up at the best rule of thumb is the gold- en rule. 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"He's a Broad from Hawley, Minn., will Junior Cory Werlinger took hard worker. He's really dedicat- give a Gallery Talk about her exhi- over the studio's operations as ed." bition at 2 p.m. The exhibition station manager in January. And Werlinger's dedication closes March 30. now that Werlinger is in charge, seems evident whenever he talks Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. he's planning some changes. about KORD. He speaks with Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Werlinger said reception of such assertion in his voice that it by appointment the station in the dorms is a prob- is hard to tell whether he has his Further information about lem, and he would like to change comments scripted or if he really Broad's exhibition or the gallery that. "Radio can be an incredible feels that passionate about what can be obtained by calling 236- medium for colleges, and I want he is saying. 8861. to promote KORD to the level Werlinger, of Paynesville, Minn., pauses and looks around * * * that college radio can reach," he said. "We have a great bunch of his office on the second floor in photo by Eric Larson Olin with the expression of a lit- talented on-air personalities and Cory Werlinger at the KORD studio. • The Fargo-Moorhead some great music. I want to be tle kid visiting daddy's office for Symphony presents its season able to deliver that to the students the first time. Comic strips from Werlinger got his first radio advisors, Don Rice and Rusty Family Concert, "Animania," at 7 of Concordia." the previous station manager still show as a first-year student and is Cassleton. p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at KORD's public relations hang on the door. still doing it. When long-time sta- "He heads the staff, helps us Festival Concert Hall in the director, Mike Thiclkc, said sev- But Werlinger is in the right tion manager Sarah Tron graduat- and he's also the disciplinarian," Reineke Fine Arts Center at North eral of the electrical systems in place. ed in December, the station's Theilke said. Dakota State University. dorm buildings on campus have Werlinger is a mass media managerial position became Werlinger's contract as sta- Excerts from Disney's "Lion weak spots. If the station can major, and he has always pre- available to applicants. tion manager expires winter King," Saint Saens' "Carnival of determine where those spots are ferred radio to television. "I never "Sarah Tron had done such a break in 1998. Werlinger says he the Animals," and "Francis and fix them, reception should wanted a job that I would have to great job for so long that I want- has bigger things to worry about Poulenc's "The Story of Babar" improve. get all made-up for," he said. "I ed to keep that up," Werlinger than that, and won't make a deci- Thiclke said Werlinger has want to just show up in jeans and will be performed. said. He had worked side by side sion about staying on until then. already made some changes for sit behind a microphone." An Instrument Petting Zoo with veteran and station icon Werlinger plans to use his posi- the better. "KORD is a modern He has been involved in radio sponsored by Eckroth Musicl Thielke, so Werlinger thought he tion to sponsor a band at rock station. We want music that for three years at Concordia and begins at 6 p.m., during which was prepared. Werlinger was Cornstock this spring. will appeal to a lot of people. occasionally announces men's children can check out the sound chosen over 12 other applicants Cory has helped with that," he and women's basketball games. of their favorite instruments. by Tron and KORD's faculty Chomp, the mascot of the Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks, and the FM Redhawks' Hawkeye will 1996 Academy Award be at the concert. Reviewing Pavement's Tickets for the concert are $6 for adults, students and senior cit- Nominees izens. For ticket information call the symphony office at 233-8397. and Veruca Salt's CDs Best Picture The English Patienf Rob Mikkelson Targo" * * * On Pavement: "Jerry Maguire* Staff Reviewer Although "Brighten the "Secrets and Lies'* • The Dag Hammarskjold "Shine" Traveling Exhibition will be on dis- Veruca Salt's "Eight Corners" has some Best Director play until Feb. 28 in Moorhead Arms to Hold You" Anthony Minghella - The English Patient" State University's student union Veruca Salt burst upon the confusing lyrics, at Joel Coen - "Fargo" main lounge lobby. American music scene about two years least the music is the Milos Forman- The People vs. Larry Flynf The exhibition was organized ago with the horribly catchy song, Mike Leigh - "Secrets and Lies" by the Swedish National Exhibits "Seether." And the band hasn't come sharpest to date from Scott Hicks - "Shine" office. It highlights several periods up with anything memorable since Pavement. Best Actress in the life of Hammarskjold, secre- then. Brenda Blethyn - "Secrets and Lies" tary general of the United Nations Veruca Salt came after Hole, Babes On Veruca Salt: Diane Keaton - "Marvin's Room" from 1953 until his death in 1961. in Toyland and L7, which all broke the Frances McDormand - "Fargo" Hammarskjold, a Swedish hard-edged music scene's male domi- The entire CD falls Kristin Scott Thomas - The English Patienf Economist, was awarded the nated domain. But Salt was on the Emily Watson - "Breaking the Waves" Nobel Prize posthumously in scene before Alanis and the stereotypi- flat. Best Actor 1961. He organized the first and cal new breed of "angry-girl rock." second United Nations interna- found myself laughing at the lyrics that Tom Cruise - Jerry Maguire Whether Veruca Salt is legit like L7 reminded me of junior high. That may Ralph Fiennes - The English Patienf tional conferences in Geneva on and Babes in Toyland or if it's just the peaceful uses of atomic ener- not have been the intent of the song, Woody Harrelson - The People vs. Larry Flynt" another clone is hard to determine. gy- but at least it makes a refreshing Geoffrey Rush - "Shine" If its latest release, "Eight Arms to The exhibition includes pho- impact. Billy Bob Thornton - "Sling Blade" tographs, books and text, and it is Hold You," is any example, this band is However, the majority of the tracks Best Supporting Actress sponsored by the F/M a mere clone. Although it is produced on the "Eight Arms to Hold You" are Joan Allen - The Crucible" Communiversity program. by Bob Rock of Bon Jovi and Motley less than memorable. Lauren Bacall - The Mirror Has Two Faces" Crue, the entire CD falls flat. There is Juliette Binoche - The English Patienf little in way of progression both stylis- Barbara Hershey - "Portrait of a Lady" * * * tically and lyrically from the last CD to Pavement's "Brighten Marianne Jean-Baptiste - "Secrets and Lies" this one. "Eight Arms to Hold You" the Corners" Best Supporting Actor • The Master Chorale of fails in almost every way. Steve Malkmus, main lyricist for Cuba Gooding, Jr. - "Jerry Maguire" Fargo-Moorhead, the F/M No improvement occured stylisti- Pavement, is a man of many words. William H. Macy - "Fargo" Communiversity Singers and spe- Too often those words lead the listener Armon Mueller-Stahl - "Shine" cial guest soloist Joe Carter will cally. The tracks are trapped in a mold to a confusing end. But Pavement's lat- Edward Norton - "Primal Fear" perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. that continues to be an annoyingly noisy pop sound. The song writing est release redeems the band. James Woods - "Ghosts of Mississippi" 23, in Memorial Auditorium. Although "Brighten the Corners" doesn't show any improvement either. Best Original Screenplay The concert concludes the has some confusing lyrics, at least the The track, "Volcano Girls," is an Ethan Coen and Joel Coen - "Fargo" 1997 F/M Communiversity pro- music is the sharpest to date from example of the CD's failure. It's basi- Cameron Crowe - "Jerry Maguire" gram. It will also use the theme of Pavement. "Celebrating Community Through cally an updated version of "Seether" From the opening statement of John Sayles - "Lone Star* Song." Selections will include with the same loud chorus. "Sterio" to the final strains of "Fin," Mike Leigh - "Secrets and Lies" gospels songs and spirituals. There are a few bright spots in the the men of Pavement prove they are Scott Hicks - "Shine" Tickets for the concert are $12 din, such as the track "Awesome." the true darlings of "alterna-rock." Best Adapted Screenplay reserved, $7 for general admis- Vocalists Nina Gordon and Lousie Post One of the best tracks on the CD is Arthur Miller - The Crucible" sion, and $5 for students and fit tight harmonies into a smothering "Embassy Row," a delightful mix of Anthony Minghella - The English Patienf senior citizens. For further ticket barrage of guitar and drums. word-play and great music. With a new Kenneth Branagh - "Hamlef information or to reserve tickets, A great track on the CD is "With producerin tow, Mitch Easter of early Billy Bob Thornton - "Sling Blade" call 299-3438. David Bowie," an ode to one of the John Hodge - Trainspotting" founders of the modern rock scene. I continued on page 11 Compiled by Betsy Peterson FEBRUARY 14, 1997 11 Pavement review from page 10 (DO V) nco/i/ 1 2 3 | 5 6 7 8 ••& 10 11 Pavement plays laid-back music 12 ^•13 I 15 16 17" 18 R.E.M. fame, the band is prepared trate on the lyrics of that track. The ing the best aspects from both. The
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Or charge by phone at <701) 235-7171 or Online at www.Hcketznaster.com Free Deliverij in Farqo and Moorhead FEBRUARY 14, 1997 TheConcordian SPORTS 13 Cobber hockey loses series Dual wins for basketball 'The key was we didn't get frustrated," Vic Quick Selmer Moen defenseman Rob Gramer to score was Corkish, as he said head coach Duane Siverson. and sophomore defenseman tallied a goal in the second Staff Writer On Saturday night, Concordia played at Staff Writer Justin Reinholz. period, unassisted. St. Olaf and won 87-72. Then Corkish scored on In the third, junior On Monday night, the,Concordia men's Crump led this time, bringing in 34 Taking on the St. John's basketball team barely stayed alive against an assist from junior winger winger Todd Hashbarger points. Gillhouse followed with 16 and hockey team resulted in a St. Mary's, squeezing out a 63-61 win Josh Arnold. Corkish's scored on assists from senior forward Kevin Pearson added 11. solid loss for Concordia "They played us physically. The key hockey over the weekend. final goal came with help Corkish and Arnold. The Concordia is currently in a four-way tie was that we didn't let down and we stuck for fourth place in the MIAC with a con- The number one conference from Arnold and from final Cobber goal came with them," said junior forward Jim ference record of 9-7, 10-9 overall. team and number two freshman defenseman Guy from Hashbarger on an Gillhouse. "We played tough down the According to Gillhouse, post-season play national team dealt the Clairmont. assist from junior winger stretch." is still possible for the Cobbers. Cobbers a solid 8-3 loss on According to the team, Josh Brekke. The Cobbers started off slowly until "We need to work hard in practice. We Friday night. it was too little too late 'They just beat us. They senior guard Cornelius Bishop connected have tough games left. We have to play The only Cobber to find against St. John's. put the puck in the net and on a three-pointer in the first half to give those teams tough," he said. the back of the net on "We didn't play well we didn't," said Corkish. Concordia an 11-6 lead. Concordia led 30- Siverson believes the team has devel- Friday was senior Jeff defensively early and they "We didn't put forth the 19 at the half. oped and grown this season. Corkish. took advantage of our mis- second effort we needed to Against St. Mary's, senior guard Nick "I think the difference in our play now 'They are a really good takes," said sophomore beat them." Guida earned his first career double-dou- is that, more than at the beginning of the team/' Corkish said flatly. winger Brock Blikre. "We learned what it ble, meaning he scored in double digits in On Saturday, the takes to be a powerhouse in year, we're staying focused on keys to win The Cobbers failed to two categories. Guida netted 13 points and the basketball game. I also think we're score until the third period, Cobbers fell again to the this league/' said sopho- 10 rebounds. Johnnies, this time by the more winger Brock Blikre. playing harder," Siverson said. after the Johnnies already Gillhouse also added to the win with 12 The Cobbers, who are on a four-game had the game well in hand. count of 6-3. The Johnnies points. Senior forward Daimen Crump got ahead early and didn't winning streak, will take on St. Thomas Corkish's first goal came helped out with 11 points. Saturday at Memorial Auditorium. on assists from freshman look back. The first Cobber continued on page 14 Cobber Double wins keeps Cobbers going strong for end of season Jennifer Gayvert Concordia men's track competed in the Sports Editor Cobber-Ole-Piper triangular over the weekend, with the Cobbers coming in third. Hamline won the meet with 149 points. Top Cobber placers included Week's scores senior Ryan Williams, first in 55m-hur- against: dles, second in pole vault, third in long St. Mary's: 72-53 jump, and second in shot put; senior Jeff St. Olaf: 80-47 Clairmont, fourth in the 800m run; fresh- man Scott Holthusen, third in weight With the playoff season looming throw; and senior Alex Krivobok, first in on the horizon, the Concordia triple jump. women's basketball team pulled together and secured two more con- ference victories. Concordia women's track competed in Playing at home on Monday, the the Huskie Invitational at St. Cloud over Cobbers defeated St. Mary's 72-53. the weekend. Top Cobber placers includ- Senior guard Mindy Schirm led the ed senior Michelle Haugen, first in 400m team with 15 points and 5 rebounds, run; senior Kristi Berger, fourth in 500m run; junior Mollee Ludkte, first in the completing 7 of 13 attempted field 800m run; 4x400 relay team, second; goals. senior Sarah Severson, first in pole vault; Junior center Leah Sonstelie and junior Becky Kearns, fourth in 201b. checked in with 15 points and 10 weight. rebounds, and senior forward Ann Mehrkens added 11 points and six rebounds to the win. Concordia dominated most of the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks catcher Chris game, leading 45-29 at the half, and Coste underwent elbow surgery on Feb. giving up 21 turnovers to St. Mary's 11 at Dakota Heartland Hospital. Coste 23. needed loose fragments and bone chips The Cobbers handed down a 80-47 removed from his right elbow. According victory to St. Olaf. This time, the to Coste, the surgery was minor and reha- Cobbers were not so dependent on bilitation hvill begin immediately. He their traditionally strong offense. expects to be doing some light hitting "Defensively, we stepped it up. We within a couple of weeks and to be fully know the offensive points will come, recovered by the first of May. Although but defense is where we needed to the surgery will not end his baseball work hard," said Sonstelie, who led career, its timing may keep Coste from attending spring training with a major the team with 15 points and five league organization. rebounds. Schirm also helped in the victory with 12 points and two rebounds as photo by Peter Susag did Mehrkens, with 12 points and Senior guard Mindy Schirm leaps for a shot against St. Mary's defense. The Cobbers are currently ranked ninth in the NCAA regional poll. From the Feb. 4, 1977, issue of The seven rebounds. Concordian Sports section: Again the Cobbers led going into the half 38-31, a momentum they kept St. Benedict's is second and the Cobbers' weekend opponent, St. Cross-Country ski equipment and alive to the end of the game. "We know the offen- snowshoes will be available to Concordia Turnovers were kept low, with the Thomas, is first. sive points will students atnd staff for use during midse- Cobbers giving up 17 and St. Olaf "St. Thomas is tough — undefeat- mester break. ... Equipment will be turning over 26. ed in the conference. They're a tough come, but defense is checked out on a first-come first-serve As of Monday, the Cobbers are ball club. They execute well and they basis. The only exception is for students ranked ninth in the West Region deserve credit. But they're beatable," where we needed to that are attending the Wilderness Canoe NCAA poll, with the top eight region- said Sonstelie. Base Retreat. " al teams advancing to the NCAA The Cobbers host St. Thomas work hard." tournaments. Bethel is ranked eighth, tomorrow at 1 p.m. -Leah Sonstelie, junior 14 FEBRUARY 14, 1997 Wrestlers forget records for MIAC championships Darrell Ehrlick However, as a team, Concordia lost to junior Shawn Nicholas (134 lbs.) won with individual basis, not a team basis. This Jamestown 15-24 on Tuesday night, despite the fastest fall time of the meet at 0:15. changes the way Concordia functions as Managing Editor wins by sophomore Nathan Reiff (177 lbs.); Perry feels that Concordia has faced team. senior Kevin Jackson (142 lbs.); and most of the tough teams in the region However, the real challenge will not be The wrestling team's current season sophomore Jeremy Hernandez (126 lbs.). because of scheduling. readjusting as team; it will be about keeping standing means absolutely nothing. "We are wrestling with too much cau- "It's not about who you've faced, it's a positive outlook, according to Perry. "Whether we've went 3-30 or 30-3, it tious intensity," Perry said. how bad you want it," Perry said, "I believe "We have to work really hard up in the doesn't matter," said junior Colby Marich, That caution is keeping the team from we can do it." head, real hard," Perry said. (150 lbs.). being aggressive enough, according to Some grapplers say the problems and For the MIAC championships, the Head coach Doug Perry agrees that as Perry. the losses have come because of little teams feels it needs increased intensity. the conference meet nears, records aren't "There are just a few people who are things. "If we make it to nationals, it's because important. cautious about getting after people and tear- "We have to make fewer small mis- we wrestle out of our mind,** Marich said. "As we approach the MIAC champi- ing them apart," Perry said. takes. In these meets, there were no slouch- Marich added that each member has a onships, what we've done until now doesn't Last Saturday, at the All-Lutheran es. The Luther meet was the toughest I've lot of training and conditioning before the mean a pile of beans," Perry said. Wrestling Tournament in Decorah, Iowa, seen, and I'm looking forward to it next MIAC championships. According to Perry, teammates will Concordia posted an overall 10-17 record. year," Nicholas said. "It comes down to doing whatever it encourage each other, but primarily each Reiff took third place, going 3-1, and Qualifying for nationals is done on an takes to get to [nationals]," Marich added. wrestler will be wrestling for himself.
Concordia College Swimming and Diving Concordia's swim team took on St. Mary's and Macalaster in a double dual meet over the weekend at Macalaster. Concordia topped St. Mary*s but fell to Macalaster. On Saturday, the Cobbers will travel back to St. Paul for the Macalaster Diving Meet Following are the top Cobber placers in each event. Event Swimmer Year Place Time
50 Free Open Karyn Senst Freshman 2nd. . 30.20 . . 100 Free Open Karyn Senst Freshman 2nd. 1:07.02 . 200 Free Open Sarah Moe Junior. N/A. 2:34.99 . 200 Fly Open Anne Mostad Freshman 2nd. 2:53.09 . 200 Back Open Lindsey Bailey Junior. 2nd. 2:39.99 . 200 Breast Open Melanie Freidt Freshman 1st. 3:14.00. 200 IM Open Lindsey Bailey Junior. 3rd. 2:46.09 . Diving Anne Mostad Freshman 2nd. . . N/A. . 400 Free Open Janey Hill Freshman 1st. 4:47.73 . 800 Free Open Janey Hill Freshman 1st. 10:08.43 400 Free Open Relay . . Backman/Moe/Zavoral/Hill Soph/Junior/Junior/Frosh 1st.
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me. The pavement. Ah, I can see it now, my feet in front me — I am par- allel with the ground. Like steam hissing out of a tea kettle, the last molecule of air in my lungs rushes out as my body thuds against the ground. Then I slithered around trying to collect the miscella- neous items that were slowly rolling away from me. Shortly after securing my purchases, I attempted to pick up what shards of digni- ty I had left. Then there was the sting. Some might say that it was from the fall, others might say it was my pride, but I photo by Kane Baker After the reopening of the Cobber club, many students are taking advantage of the facilities new resources. The would suggest it was that remodeling, which took place over Christmas break, includes a new basketball court, new weight room, new racquetball winged devil, Cupid. courts, and a new aerobics room. Long range plans include opening a snack bar and forming sports leagues. As Quazzi Ehrlick limped back to his car, something rattled somewhere deep within me. The fall knocked some sense back into me. I Programs from page 1 Nick Richardson also feels the same. had one of those brief task force is not listening to stu- "The faculty members, many moments of mental clarity. dent concerns. Degree completion, graduate of them, came here because of Though Valentine's Day "[The administration is] taking what Concordia is, and they want has been sensationalized, all the people that will benefit so to preserve that," Frisby said. overcommercialized and programs may be coming greatly from this and asking their Impacts of these proposed exploited (like any good opinions," he said. "I feel like the changes on the college communi- American holiday,) no mat- Frisby will serve in an adviso- These colleges include the rug is being taken out from under ty were discussed extensively, ter how many gimmicks and ry role and SA President Susan University of Mary, Bismarck, our feet and there is nothing I can according to many task force promotions we attach to it, Webb and Vice-President Basir N.D., and, in upcoming months, do about it." members. the basic meaning can't be Tareen will work with both task Concordia-St. Paul. Moen agrees, saying that he "It's possible that these pro- tainted. "Our greatest assest as a col- forces to communicate between feels students concerns have not grams might be structured in such No matter how many lege is our faculty. If we can share them. been sufficiently emphasized. a way that it would have very lit- oversized Garfield cards and that asset with the community in "I think we have different con- "I think, for one thing, it tle impact," Van Amburg said, no matter how many stiff ways that are appropriate, then cerns than faculty and administra- changes the nature of what the adding that no specific decisions teddy bears bearing hearts we've been good stewards of our tors. We don't have revenue con- institution does, especially with have been made. that say "beary special greatest asset," Guy said. cerns or enrollment concerns. But degree completion and accelerat- The next step Valentine" there are, Others disagree, saying I think we have our own set of ed degrees. I think, flat out, it will Ambiguities in regards to spe- Valentine's Day is all about Concordia may already be too concerns that haven't really been cheapen the degree," Moen said. cific programs are beginning to one thing — love. late. addressed in the past," Moen said. These are the type of concerns, frustrate some members of the "I question the wisdom of try- The SA task force, according according to Guy, that are of high community. Exploring new pro- From the sounds of news- ing to jump into the market, con- to Tareen, is for informational importance to the task force. grams has been a focus since last paper headlines, new broad- sidering the competition we're up purposes only. He says SA is not "Whatever new programs are spring, and the task force claims it casts and skuttlebutt on the against," said senior Political ready to take an official stance on eventually enacted, they're going is still in no position to make any street, love is something we Affairs Co-commissioner Selmer the changes being explored yet. to have to be well-constructed, recommendations. Furthermore, could all use a little more of. Moen, pointing to nontraditional According to Moen, the SA quality programs, and they will no timetables have been set as to It has been said that programs set up by the University task force plans to gather stu- have to be financially viable/' when recommendations will be Christmas' spirit of giving of Mary. dents' concerns and present them Guy said. made. should last the whole year through, but I wish Student reaction to the project task force in an A different perspective "What we have not gotten to is Valentine's theme of love The task force has researched orderly fashion. Their hope is that Dr. Max Richardson, chair of the business of sketching out pro- would also last through-out the concerns and opinions of they will take student concerns political science, recalls working grams and deciding if this is a ihe year. Concordia faculty and students seriously as they continue at a college in which night classes good thing or a bad thing," said also. The task force held a forum researching the possibility of new were a part of an instructor's load. Connell. So my V-Day wish to you is simple. Instead of chalky during community time last programs. He says that faculty time was Guy says many concerns and toothpaste hearts, instead of Friday to hear the concerns, ques- "Even with students at meet- divided between traditional and issues still must be explored "Toy Story" Valentines, I tion and ideas of faculty and stu- ings, I think there needs to be an nontraditional students. before anyone can know how hope the loving spirit of dents. organized, more-legitimate stu- "The concern I have, given my Concordia will be affected. Van Valentine's Day will hit you The task force is in the process dent voice raised that is well- background, is let's be careful that Amburg hopes to do a faculty poll of researching concerns raisied informed of issues from the and consume you like it did whatever new programs we start, to better understand their views, me. during the meeting. A meeting administrative perspective and the we don't distract attention from and an ACCORD survey is also held on Tuesday by the task force task force perspective, as well as traditional undergraduate pro- forthcoming. was devoted to dealing with con- student concerns," Moen said. grams," he said. "Right now, I don't think cerns and issues raised. A variety of concerns were Max Richardson believes the there's enough information for "I think there's always fear of expressed at Tuesday night's SA addition of nontraditional students anyone to come out against or for, the unknown. I think it's difficult commissioner meeting. These will enhance the college but cau- saying we should do or shouldn't Commonly for people to think about change concerns include weakening the tions against faculty overload. do something, other than on a per- Unbearable. without being somewhat unsure in value of Concordia's degree, qual- "[The programs] change the sonal basis. We're not that far terms of how their own lives will ity of programs, effect on commu- way we do things. When it along yet," Guy said. be affected," Guy said. nity and overload of faculty. becomes a mandate, it changes the Others believe that Concordia Dangerously To further represent the student "Being a sophomore and an way everybody does things," Max has little to gain. Nick Richardson Believable, body, Student Association formed undergraduate, I come from the Richardson said. views the potential faculty strain its own task force at a commis- perspective that one of the reasons Petree said these issues are and loss of community as far out- sioner meeting Tuesday night to I came here was that it's a small, being considered. weighing any benefits; Moen sees Subsequently gather and disperse infoimation. community [based] college. In a "We want to be careful that the tradition of Concordia ending. Fatal, The SA task force will consist of sense, what this does is tear every- anything we do will add to the "I think people come to this Moen, sophomore Organizational thing Concordia has built up into overall reputation of the college," college with a sense of what = 1 Couso of Suicide Support Commissioner Nick shreds," said Nick Richardson. said Petree. 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