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 Student Senate extends The "Ask Dr. Physics" KORD, Concordia's cam- speaking invitation to ./ World Wide Web site pus radio station, is under George Stephanopolous makes science seem simpler new management 2 TheConcordian NEWS FEBRUARY 14, 1997 wsftn e 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.