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THE CONCORDIAN VOLUME LVII THE CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 11, 1966 No. 20 Curtains Open to Show Winter Repertoire • •• ••• ••• Student, Administration Representatives Form Committee Theater Student-Administration Committee Concordia's Repertory Thea- A special student-faculty committee has been formed to further ter opens this evening at 8:15 communications between students and members of the adminis- p.m. with "Red Roses For Me," a tration. The committee met for the second time last Wednesday controversial play by Irish afternoon in Frida Nilsen Lounge. author Sean O'Casey. A new ad- The committee is designed to give students and adminis- dition to the repertoire, the play tration members an opportunity to discuss together issues of is also scheduled for tomorrow mutual concern in an informal atmosphere. Topics can be intro- night and Feb. 19 at 8:15 p.m. duced by any committee member. In order to assure the con- and Feb. 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Old tinuation of the committee on an active basis, the meetings will Main Auditorium. be scheduled regularly. A second play in the teper, Six students are permanent members of the committee. The ioire, "A Tasle of Honey/' six are Carolyn Storaasli, Paul Hoseth, Paul Harrington, Jim which opened during the fall Nestingen, Doug Huff, and Dan Lee. Special invitations will be season, is again scheduled for upon occasion extended to additional students in order to give a Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. number of students the opportunity to participate in the discussions. and Feb. 18 at 8:15 p.m. Writ- Administration members who have attended include Presi- ten by Shelagh Delany, it was dent Joseph L. Knutson; Dr. Carl Bailey, academic dean; Rev. a sensational theatrical suc- V. C. Boe, dean of men; J. L. Rendahl, dean of admissions; cess when first presented in Col. Paul Thorsen, director of public relations; Rev. Roger London. The story is a sensi- Swenson, development; Donald Dale, registrar; and Dave Ben- tive, tasteful one about Jo, son, director of student activities. Additional administration portrayed by Linda Thorkel- members will attend the future meetings. son. Jo is a young girl who The committee was formed as a result of a recommendation by has never known love, and President Knutson. Dean Boe and Huff have organized it. the plot centers around her struggle to react to some- Enthusiasm for the committee was expressed by both stu- one who does love her and dents and administration members. Dean Boe commented, needs her love in return* "The sessions held thus far have certainly proven to be mu- tually helpful and should, I believe, prove to be an effective Commenting on "Red Roses for means of solving the ever present problem of inter-campus Me," Miss Carol Torgerson, thea- communication." ter director, says, "It has the The importance of the committee was also noted by Student largest cast of any of our pro- Body President Huff, who said, "It is important that student and Roses for fv\e" makes its opening appearance this ductions during the 1965-66 sea- administration members get together to discuss differing opinions. eveninug at 8:15 p.m. in Old Main Auditorium. The controversial son. There is also much variety By so doing, misunderstandings can be eliminated, and progress in forms of dancing, music and play by Sean O'Casey is rich in song and dance, music and poetry. can be made as students and the administration work together poetry." Richness in song and * * dance, music, and language has for the good of the college. This committee can do much to achieve "Red Roses for Me" success- Jon Thoresen, David Wallin, such purposes." made the production one of the fully combines many scenes David Behlke, James Katch, best in Irish literature. Set in of great hilarity with the seri- Don Davis, Jim Revier, Jona- Dublin, Ireland, during the 1913 ous main theme. In its en- than Bacon, Susan Hefty, and labor strike, the play revolves tirety, the play manages to be Roger Reinhart. around the aspirations of a comic and tragic, poetic and The two plays conclude the National Capital Presents doomed idealist named Aya- mundane all in a single mo- 1965-66 theater season at Con- monn Breydon (Byron Franzen), ment. cordia. Reserved seat tickets a young protestant in love with Also appearing in the play can be obtained at the C-400 a Catholic girl, Shelia Moorneer Special Study Opportunity are Philip Caulkins as Inspec- Hall information desk and Da- (Paulette Callen). By a strike tor Finglas and Pam Saltee as veau's. General admission tic- Harding C. Noblitt, professor courses and maturity for inde- for higher wages, Ayamonn Mrs. Breydon. The part of the kets will be available at the of political science, announces pendent study, a committee com- hopes to see the dawn of a new Rector is played by Doug Dob- door preceeding each perform- that applications will now be posed of Dean Bailey, Registrar and better Ireland. son. Other parts are played by ance. taken for the Washington Se- Dale and Prof. Noblitt select two mester program. students per semester to make Students studying under the the journey. Applicants must Washington Semester spend one have completed a course in Concert Features Woodwinds semester at the university par- American government. ticipating in seminars and listen- Concordia tuition is paid with The Concordia College Wood- former clarinet and bassoon The quintet has been invited grants being available to defray wind Quintet will present three player in the quintet. Three to give a concert at the annual ing to lectures presented by lead- ing authorities on governmental additional expenses incurred. concerts during February at members of the quintet, Jeanne Mid-winter Music Educators As- Participation in the program Concordia, Hibbing and Minne- Wolff, Julie Treese, and Su- sociation. This performance will operations in the national gov- ernment. need not increase the time spent apolis, Minn. The group is under san Dimmitt, are former stu- be held at 1:00 p.m., Feb. 26 in the in undergraduate training. Marquette Suite of the Radisson the direction of Paul Heyboer, dents of Mrs. Olson. The Considering academic average, Interested students should con- Hotel in Minneapolis. The quin- instructor in woodwinds at the program will be held in Our p o t e ntial, rank, background tact Dr. Noblitt. college and principal oboist in Savior's Lutheran Church at tet is sponsored by the National the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. Included on Association of College Wind and Orchestra. the program will be instru- Percussion Instruments for this Members of the quintet are: mental solos by Julie Treese, event. Heading arrangements Jeanne Wolff, flute, and Julie Tom Cowgill, and Neil Oker- for the concert is the chairman Treese, oboe, both from Mon- lund. of this group, Ruben Haugen. tevideo, Minn.; Thomas Cow- gill, clarinet, Cody, Wyo.; Susan Dimmitt, bassoon, Du- Language Department Opens buque, Iowa; and Neil Oker- lund, horn, Manchester, Iowa. They are all members of the Foreign Travel Opportunities Concordia College Concert The modern language department announces that they are Band and several are members taking applications from juniors and seniors interested in becoming of the Fargo-Moorhead Sym- teaching assistants. Majors in French, German and Spanish are phony Orchestra. eligible for the program which involves study at a foreign uni- The Concordia concert is versity. scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Sunday Teaching assistants are selected on their potential for becoming in the Recital Hall of the Hvid- successful language teachers. Those accepted for the program study sten Hall of Music. The group in a foreign university for six months and return after that period will play: "Trois Pierce Braves" as a teaching assistant at Concordia for one year. The college pays by Jacques Ibert, "Summer round trip transportation and tuition at the foreign school. The Music, Op. 31" by Samuel Bar- student is expected to pay for room, board and other expenses. ber, and "Kvintet, Op. 43" by Gail Walstrom is presently attending the University of Paris Carl Nielsen. under the program and Ruth Haugen leaves for Germany Feb. 28. The Hibbing concert was ar- Those wishing to apply for next year's assistantships should con- P'tanist-in-Re$idence Dale Childs presents a recital of ranged through Karen Olson, tact the modern language department by Feb. 28. "avant garde" works tonight ai 8:15 p.m.. in Hvidsten Hall of Music.
-'?,-. .n-£* a*. ."&- Page 2 THE CONCORDIAN February 11/ 1966 Comely Coed Tends Health Service Ruth Schneider Extension 326 is the assurance pain they can't get rid of, but ihe student. She has to make that student medical needs can on the whole there hasn't been her own decisions many times, be taken care of even after the anything really unusual this but if she needs help she asks college switchboard has closed. year. Last year I was called Dr. Berge. "Now that students That phone number belongs to to bandage a cut finger in one in New Hall know I'm staying a registered nurse and senior, of the dorms during the home- here this semester," she Judy Syltie. coming coronation." laughs, "many come to see me "I have to be available al Judy, averaging three calls a about minor cuts ox just to ask any hour/' she explains. "I night, also works at Concordia my advice. They are worried have had some calls from stu- Health Service during the day. about anything that might be dents really late at night. Us- It recently moved to 815 S. 6th wrong and many are afraid of ually such calls come between St., right across from the heat- mononucleosis." 2 and 4 a. m. They might have ing plant. Judy will graduate in May a bloody nose or abdominal When a student comes to after five semesters filled with the health office, either Judy graduation requirements, p s y- or Miss Skeim, the other chology and sociology courses. nurse, takes out the file kept She said, "Any psychology or on the student, listens to his sociology a nurse can get will complaint, and passes this in- help because sickness is not formation on to Dr. Berge if only physical. People worry a she cannot handle it herself. lot more when they are sick." The new treatment informa- The blond nurse from Can- tion is added to the file. For by, Minn., loves swimming a regular call no charge is and all other sports. She likes q Nurse Judy Syltie gives Cobbers around-the- made; for medications one is. to read and belongs to LDS. clock assurance that medical needs will be properly attended. Judy has her own medications She will be working at a psy- Judy comments, "Being a nurse is never routine. There are always kit for evening calls. chiatric ward this summer people around, different and interesting people." Since Judy came here as a and may go into psychiatric * * second semester sophomore, Dr. nursing. "I would like to find college after nurse's training." She finds that being a nurse Berge and Miss Martha Maake- a warm area of Alaska and Judy's enthusiasm for nurs- has been far from disappointing. stad, the preceding student, work there for a while," she ing started in high school. "It states. "Being a nurse is never routine," nurse, have taught her to take wasn't until I was a junior in she concludes. "The opportun- X-rays and hemoglobin tests, as- "When I was in nurse's train- high school that I decided to ities for jobs are really good be- pects of laboratory work not ing, we all had about the same be a nurse/' she said. "It is cause a nurse can apply one day taught in her three years of interests; now that I'm going to something I just wanted to do. nurse's training. Judy earned a liberal arts college I find the I really didn't know loo much and start work the next. There her R. N. at Fairview Hospital students have so many interests. about it because I had never are always people around, dif- in Minneapolis. She then work: I guess that's why I came to been in a hospital." ferent and interesting people." ed there as a summer nurse. Judy likes her position of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR college nurse because she doesn't have to wear a uniform through society parties, Nor- Syltie here, so she feels closer to To the Editor: social and intellectual life on campus. mandy nighis, and all-school The articles and letters in The suppers? Or are they living Concordian of late seem to re- Since we encompass over 90 per cent of ihe individuals up to their full potential as flect a growing discontent with mere social clubs? the intellectual atmosphere at at Concordia, certainly we, YOU ARE IMPORTANT . . . Concordia. The majority of these Ihe students, should have a Those of us who are going to seem to criticize the administra- major responsibility in mak- form the "new society" feel they All your travel needs, domestic tion and faculty for their nar- ing Concordia what it is. In are not achieving all they could fulfilling this responsibility, I and should. We are endeavoring or foreign, are handled with ut- row-minded control over our in- tellectual and social environ- feel we are sadly negligent. to introduce a society which, as most care. With AAA World ment. Surely inherent to the We all too often seem content well as functioning socially, shall strive to fulfill useful pur- Wide, travel is a profession not nature of this institution (as a to confine ourselves to the trivial and undemanding poses in service to the school, a part time job. See us the next church school) is a narrow point of view in regard to the overall world of our personal affairs. and to search out and utilize time you want to be important. learning process, yet I would If we are so concerned about means of enlivening the intellec- agree with Paul Harrington in individuals being stifled by tual and social atmosphere on feeling that before we raise our the administration, why, for campus. World Wide Travel voices in condemnation of the example, did less than three Since this society will be a stringent policies of the adminis- per cent of the student body product of this year's fresh- North Dakota Automobile Club tration I feel we should examine sign up to participate in ihe man class, which has not been stimulating "Great Decisions" 232-7441 18 S. 8th St., Fargo, N. Dak. our role as students in provid- noted for its great participa- ing an exciting and challenging program? tion and spirit, we hardly dare As far as student activities be so presumptuous as to as- and organizations are concerned, sume we know all the answers I feel the area where student or that we are the most quali- responsibility is most obviously fied for bettering Concordia. neglected is in societies. Since Yet since we will not be re- they involve more students strained by deeply ingrained Styled for a directly than any other student traditional attitudes on the organization on campus, and functioning of societies, we Perfect Diamond since they have the very organ- feel we will at least have ... here izational background which pro- greater potential for making vides a positive course of stu- ours a more dynamic society. dent action, societies have the We will be making our society ... is where greatest potential for meeting not what tradition or "image" the student's responsibility for dictates, but exactly what we improving Concordia. want it to be. 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MADSEN'S Telephone 218-266-3306 LOCAL OR OUT OF TOWN . . . 16 Miles North of WE CAN TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEEDS. JEWELRY PARK RAPIDS, MINN. Page 3 February 11, 1966 THE CONCORDIAN Wedding Bells Resound For AKX Fashion Show The Alpha Kappa Chi society include Mar jo Erickson, bride; presents its annual Bridal Show, Paul Dorwart, groom; Rachel Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 p.m. in Jerstad, maid of honor; Joan Memorial Auditorium. Ledin, bridesmaid; Doug Fashions to be modeled by Chrislensen, best man; and members of the AKX and Bob Simonson/ groomsman. Mondamin societies ate furn- The flower girl is Kathleen ished by Herbs! Department Bergquist and the ring bear- Store and the Fargo Toggery. er is John Haukabo. Four other Martinson's Jewelry and very important members of Herbst provide displays of the wedding party are the par- crystal, china and sterling. ents of the bride and groom. Flowers are by Briggs Floral This year the honors go to Mrs. of Moorhead. Anderson, mother of the bride, Fashions to be shown are not and Rev. Moe, father of the limited to bridal clothes. The bride. The groom's parents are AKX and Mondamin models will Dr. Ostercamp and Mrs. Curt present a wide variety of today's Wysick. styles for every facet of college Other models in the show are Scheming Scientists — Miki Van Meter* Mike Frank, Dwain Gregoire, Dr. Chester Sautter, life. Barb Ruth, Sue Thompson, Ed Bertness, and Denny Roe watch Mr. Brummpnd unravel the marvels of modern science. The Co-ordinators of this annual Barb Johnson, Linda Nelson, group recently visited the Argonne National Laboratories near Chicago. event are Kay Skjei and Chris Eileen Sletten, Kathy Enderson, Simonson who, along with their Dave Lysne, Jim Olson, and fellow society members, have Paul Fauske. put a great deal of work into Advanced ticket sales begin Senate Recommends SPAN the show to assure its success. this week. They may be obtained This is the ninth AKX Bridal for fifty cents in the Commons The student senate unani- Introducing the program, Sen- 1947. Present member colleges Show. at meal times, in the dorms, or mously voted to recommend to ator Ron Letnes noted that the include Augsburg, Macalester, Members of the bridal party at the door. the faculty senate that a program could do much to Gustavus, Carlton, St. Olaf, "SPAN" program be instituted broaden the outlook of the Con- Hamline, St. Thomas, the Uni- as a part of the regular curri- cordia student body and would versity of Minnesota, Bethel, culum of Concordia. Approval benefit the entire student body. and St. Cloud State. SPANers Recital Features Piano by the faculty senate is needed In reply to questions, Letnes have visited 35 different coun- if the program is to be intro- stated that SPAN would not tries in every continent. Over Carol Fyrand, Hazel Run, "Four Impromptus, Op. 90" by duced. supersede the senate's recom- 800 students have participated Minn., presents her senior pi- Schubert, "Sechs Kleine Kla- SPAN (Student Project for mendation for a travel seminar in the program. ano recital Sunday at 4 p.m. in vierstuecke" by Schoenberg, and Amity among Nations) is a program but could supplement If the faculty senate approves the Recital Hall of Hvidsten Debussy's "Masques." project through which stu- such a program. SPAN, further announcements Hall of Music. She is a student Miss Fyrand, who will grad- dents from several Minnesota The program was organized at will be given concerning the of pianist-in-residence Dale uate with majors in music, Eng- colleges visit selected foreign the University of Minnesota in program. Childs. lish, and German, has been a countries each summer in Her program consists of member of Mu Phi Epsilon, na- order to study intensively Bach's "Partita II in C minor," tional professional music soror- various aspects of the coun- ity, and concert band. try's life and report on this Following the recital, there country. Up to twenty college TOWN & COUNTRY will be a reception hosted by credits can he earned under members of Mu Phi Epsilon. the program. FLOWERS * Free Delivery College Announces * Lots of Free Parking 1301 South 2nd St. Moorhead Reading Conference Phone 233-1323 The Twelfth Annual Conference on Reading will be held on June 13-17 in Memorial Auditorium with the theme, "Preparing FINEST BARBER SERVICE for Reading Excellence." CHUCK RUSTVOLD — AL OLSON Mondamin Sweetheart Over 300 classroom teachers, reading specialists, and admin- 713V2 Center Avenue Plaza, MOORHEAD istrators from all over the United States and Canada are expected Entrance at rear of Parking Lot behind Anthony's Joan Ledin clutched at the for the week of sessions concerned with reading at both the elemen- hearts of the Mondamins this tary and secondary levels. IF DESIRED, PHONE 233-7233 FOR APPOINTMENT month in winning the Sweet- heart of the Month award for The conference faculty will include Dr. A. Sterl Artley, February. A comely sophomore professor of education at the University of Missouri, Columbia; Sitting pretty . . . from St. Louis Park, Minn., Joan Dr. Mary C. Austin, professor of education at Western Reserve is an English major and a mem- University, Cleveland; Dr. G. Robert Carlsen, professor of on its own ber of AKX Society. English and education at the Stale University of Iowa, Iowa precious As Sweetheart of the Month, City; Dr. George Spach, of the Reading Laboratory and Clinic throne Joan receives a dinner date with at the University of Florida, Gainesville; and Dr. M. Jerome Spring a Mondamin and the traveling Weiss, chairman, English department at Jersey City State trophy. College, Jersey City. Several local teachers will be acting as discussion leaders. Chapel Roster Miss Dorothy Johnson, professor of English and director of the Clothes reading service, is conference chairman. The conference is spon- Feb. 14 -18 sored each year by the English department, Dr. Walther Prausnitz, l! Monday—Pastor Otto Bratlie chairman. !; Tuesday—Dr. Carl Bailey For All J; Wednesday—Pastor Lee The Basketball Team needs some cheering ;! Thursday—Student chapel — at j; Ron Gilthvedt - and they have it coming. Let the Cobbers !! Friday—Pastor Maier, Jersey yell a little. City, N. J.
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Page 4 THE CONCORDIAN February H# 1966 Susanne Bordsen Reflects Radiant Personality in Social Work Career Karen Rasmussen Equation: one small, pretty great potential and has a lot of to choose what is most im- girl with blonde hair, lots of power that isn't being used, but portant for you." energy and initiative, radiating I believe it is improving its use With a major in psychology personality, responsibility, and of this power. One very good and a minor in social work, Sue strong convictions equals Su- feature is that all the members plans either on entering grad- sanne Bordsen, senior from Glen- are willing to take time to rep- uate school or going directly dive, Mont. resent the whole student body." into social work when she grad- Among the many activities Sue has been a member of uates. "The field of social work of this versatile person is thai the concert band for three has great possibilities. It's so of student coordinator of the years, playing in the cornet open it's almost frightening to audio-visual department, the section. She considers this to go out into it. machine operator instruction be "one of the mosl thrilling "When you work with peo- course. "How I got into this experiences of my college ca- ple, it's not like working with is rather unusual/' says Sue. reer. I think it'e the idea that machines. When you make a "I'm not in clerical of elemen- you're part of a group—this mistake with a machine it's tary or anything, but when I places a certain responsibility just a mistake; when working came here my father told me on you to make a worthwhile with people there is a lot more to take advantage of anything contribution. risk involved* But I think that was free. So when I was a "I feel very fortunate that I've there's nothing greater than to Pert Susanne Bordsen demonstrates the uses of an audio- freshman, I took it. been able to play under Leif help others to help them- visual machine. Her position as student co-ordinator of the audio- "The next year I assisted in Christianson. He often says, selves. The more you get into visual department is just one of her many activities. the department, and this year I 'The band is only as good as its your field, the more exciting * * * * am teaching and coordinating it. worst member/ and I think the work becomes. their love mean to him. And so we are free to live without We try to encourage everyone that's why we always try to do "At present, I'm doing field then, of course, there's that fear. who takes it to appreciate the our best. The tours have really work over at Lutheran Welfare war going on in that part of "Often I think that Concordia advantage of learning how to been fun, especially the one in Fargo. I have been working ihe world. Really though, is separate from the world, but operate these machines. When where we went to Montana. I with adoption, and it really is a there is nothing to fear. This more and more I am finding out you're forty or something, you're have a lot of pride in Montana; 'learning experience.' Some parts philosophy is partly a result of that it is not separated; we are not all of a sudden going to learn some of my friends kid me of it are challenging, however; the security found at Concor- just as much a part of the world how to operate a movie projec- about it. But it's such a great you do meet some very troubled dia—security in being a Chris- here as anywhere else. And tor. " state, I guess you really can't be and unhappy people. It's good to tian and not being afraid to once we realize this, we are "We have a really fine staff, too proud of it." learn through contacts and ex- profess that we are Christians. ready to assume our full respon- and Mr. Narveson, the director A member of Chi Zete, Sue perience rather than books all God's son has made us free sibilities in the world." of the department, has replen- says of societies, "I consider the time. ished and purchased excellent them to be an important part "One thing that has been on audio-visual materials and of anyone's college life. How- my mind a lot lately is that my equipment. Also, we now have ever, I feel sorry fof Ihe fresh- folks are going to Thailand to a room of our own, which men who have to go through live for two years. It certainly makes the job much easier." pledging. Those who don't get makes a difference to know Sue is a member of the stu- in are bound to have injured that now I won't be able to dent senate this year. "I decided feelings. And getting in a run home whenever I want. Judy Anderson to run for this position because society isn't the only ticket to I didn't realize how much my I wanted to learn more about social success. I feel that soci- A MOMENT OF MEDITATION parents meant to me before. Pastor Theodore Humdrum, missionary from South Africa, government, and also to repre- eties are more for sophomores I hope that not everyone will speaks at Prayer Fellowship tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. in the sent the female sex, which is and juniors; there's too much wait until his parents leave not at all strongly represented else to do when you're a ihe country before he realizes Park Region Club Rooms. His slides of South Africa will also on this campus. The senate has senior"; you find that you have how much their values and be shown. SUNDAY EVENING SEMINAR This week "Focus" presents a panel discussion on birth control, one of the controversial issues of our day. Religious, sociological; and medical view points will be represented. "Focus" will be Half-price to held at 7:00 p.m. in the Park Region Club Rooms. SUSPENSE ANYONE? college students and This weekend the curtain rises on "Rafifi," the spine-tingling story of a great jewel robbery- This movie on which the suspense- faculty: ful "Top Copy" was based will be shown tonight and tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. in Kjos Lounge. the newspaper that FEBRUARY FROLICS Alpha Zetes and Athenians, come one-come all to the card party and workshop Saturday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Kjos Lounge. newspaper people Everyone wear a bit of red — it's a Valentine party! Phi Kapps-Beta Taus, hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades read. . • head the agenda for Saturday evening's get-together. Join the At last count, we had more than 3,800 news- festivities at 8:00 p. m. in Brown Hall Lounge. paper editors on our list of subscribers to The AKXers and Mondamins; don't forget the Valentine supper in Christian Science Monitor. Editors from all Park Region Club Rooms, Saturday, Feb. 12 at 6:00 p.m. over the world. Y-NITE, WHY NOT? There is a good reason why these "pros" read For an action packed evening don't miss the second Y-Nite the Monitor: the Monitor is the world's only tomorrow evening featuring the Paul Akre Jazz Trio at the Fargo daily international newspaper. Unlike local YMCA. Y-Nite activities also include swimming, volleyball, table papers, the Monitor focuses exclusively on tennis and archery. It all begins at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. world news — the important news. Buses leave from the Commons at 8:30. The Monitor selects the news it considers REPERTORY DEBUT most significant and reports it, interprets it, Tonight "Red Roses for Me" makes its campus debut at 8:15 analyzes it — in depth. It takes you further into When you can't p.m. in Old Main Auditorium. The play is also scheduled for the news than any local paper can. Saturday evening as well as Feb. 19-20. Plan now to attend. 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TABLES FOR RENT Name SAFE AS COFFEE The Activities Commission has 24 card tables for rent at 30 Street Apt./Rm. # cents per table. Arrangements for their use can be made by con- tacting Dave Hovland. City State Zip LOOKING AHEAD D College student Year of graduation... The fabulous Vienna Boys Choir returns to MSC Feb. 22 for • Faculty member P-CN-65 its third annual appearance in our area. The concert is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. in Alex Nemzek Hall. Tickets are available at Daveau's in Moorhead or Fargo and the MSC box office.
.."*. =."'I >"1 S^-'ty V "i;. ' February 11, 1966 THE CONCORDIAN Page 5 Hot-Shooting Cobs Stop Scotts 81-68 On Monday night the hot- Sophomore forward Bob Moe tries for a 56 per cent game fshooting Cobbers rolled to an- also turned in a fine effort as he average. 'other victory as they battled the netted 22 points and snared 10 Scoring for the Cobbers be- balanced team from Macalester. rebounds to help pace the hot- hind Laney and Moe were Jim The hustling Scots were in con- shooting hoopsters to a 64 con- Lindberg with seven points, tention all of the first half and ference record. Dale Carlson with six, Jim for much of the second half. Peterson snaring six, Pete Han- Cobber center Bob Laney broke Cobber guards, Dale Carlson son pumping in four, Jim Her- the game open when he ended and Jim Lindberg, teamed up husky dumping in two, and Don a 48-48 tie. From then on the to foil the full court press put Knutson netting three. tremendously improving cagers on them by the Scots. The alert The mid-season winning streak proceeded to pile up a final mar- ball handling of the guards al- has pulled the Cobbers up to gin of 81-68. lowed the Cobs to fast break the fourth place in the MIAC. Con- Scots on a number of occasions. Taking top honors in the tributing much to the Cobber scoring department for the At the end of the first half surge have been Bob Laney and Cobbers was Bob Laney with the two teams were shooting Bob Moe, who are both sopho- a total of 15 field goals and a remarkable percentage from mores. A vastly-improved de- three free throws for a total the floor, with the Cobbers hit- fense and more-consistent of- of 33 points. Laney proved to ting 60 per cent and the Scots fense have also aided Sonny Shot Bob Laney dumps in two more points with his favor- be a threat from the onset of were close behind with 59 per Gulsvig's chargers. ite hook shot. Against the Scots the tall center scored 33 points. the game unleasing a wicked cent. Macalester was a victim hook shot accompanied by of a cool second half, shooting some outstanding work on the only 24 per cent from the floor offensive and defensive boards. for a game average of 37 per Matmen Defeat Johnnies, Auggies He pulled down 17 rebounds cent. The home team remained Concordia's grapplers moved pinned their men in 32 sec- sive 31-3 defeat to Augsburg and was credited with numer- hot throughout the game and onds, 48 seconds, and 13 sec- matmen. Defeating their men in ous assists. colser to an undefeated confer- hit an outstanding 34 out of 61 ence season last Saturday by de- onds respectively in the sec- decisions were Paul Budd (123) feating St. John's 33-10. The Cob- ond period. While Jim Hoel- over Gary Olson 13-1, Doug bers are now 3-0 in conference ter (130) got his pin in 5:30 Dufty (137) defeating Bill Farm- dual meets. Individually, How- Captain Doug D u f t y just ber 6-2, 152-pounder Howard ard Leopold remains undefeated couldn't wait fox the second Leopold over Don Snow with a for the season, winning his tenth period and made the pin in 8-3 decision. match of the young season. 2:43. Senior Mike Myre (160) de- Leopold, a sophomore from Red- Winning by decision over the cisioned Joel Branes 5-1, Tom wood Falls, has yet to be de- Johnnies were Mike Myre (160) Yankoff defeated 177-pounder feated in regular season meets and heavyweight Dennis Stamp. Niles Schulz 10-3. Heavyweight since he came to Concordia. Bob Halvorson (191) wrestled Dennis Stamp defeated Russ Seven Cobber wrestlers won his Johnny opponent to a 1-1 Davis 6-0 and in the 191-pound their matches, with five of tie while Mark Budd in the 137 class, sophomore Bob Halvorson the seven winning with pins. pound class was decisioned by decisioned Dale Miller 7-5. The second period seemed to Brad Haycroft 7-2. The Macalester matmen travel favor the Cobbers as Paul to the Concordia fieldhouse to Budd (123), Howard Leopold On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Cob- face the Cobber matmen on Sat- (152), and Tom Yankoff (177) ber grapplers delivered a deci- urday, Feb. 12, at 3:00 p.m.
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Page 6 THE CONCORDIAN February 11, 1966 Editorials Springboard for Discussion Society Pledging Every year at this time the topic of societies receives much Viet Nam Perplexes United States^ attention from the view of both the society member and the Dan Lee aspiring member. Since the act of pledging constitutes a major ED. NOTE: Sources for this article decision for the individual, it is important that the society's role include Dr. Alan Gracbner's recent at Concordia be discussed. "Focus" presentation and the in- formation packet for the "Great Societies have many positive qualities. Societies offer an Decision" program. excellent opportunity for students to meet other people and get to know them well. Personal friendships can be formed A vicious war in Southeast and cemented into relationships which are long remembered Asia dominates the news as the and valued. struggle in South Viet Nam Societies also provide an important means for expanding an grows into a major war. Though individual's social life. Most societies plan several functions each American involvement has a his- month specially designed to provide the member with social fun. tory of only a few years, the Other activities provide opportunity for social interaction. story behind the turmoil in Viet A third role which societies play is that of service projects. Nam is centuries old. Such projects as ushering in chapel, supporting charity organ- China has traditionally cast izations and taking children from poverty areas out for a good its shadow over all of South- lime can do much to draw a society together into a closely east Asia including Viet Nam. knit group. The early history of Viet Nam Unfortunately however, not all people can become a member centers around the resistance of a society. It is no secret that many who pledge will not be to Chinese domination. In- accepted. There just aren't enough openings. Last year one of dependence finally came to LBJ, S. Vietnamese f every four who pledged was accepted. the Vietnamese people in 939 It is therefore important for the aspiring pledge to attain A.D. Chinese influence, how- NeWS Headlines tell the story of growing United States in- a realistic view of himself and the society structure. He must ever, continued to plague the volvement in South Viet Nam. Peace efforts have failed. consider each society and its members to determine into which little nation. * * * * society he would most readily fit. He must consider what the But it was not the Chinese dependent republic. Their de- to re-unify Vietnam and deter: society can do for him and what he can do for the society. who next deprived the Vietnam- claration of independence was mine its form of government. The only nations to sign the The aspiring pledge must also realize that his chances for ese of their independence. Short- patterned after that of the Geneva agreement were the selection are remote if he isn't well-known by several society ly after 1840, French warships United States. Leading the Viet- participants in the war, i. e., members. Society members are naturally reluctant to select appeared off the coast of Viet minh forces was an ardent France and North Viet Nam. someone of whom they have little knowledge. Nam under the pretext of pro- nationalist named Ho Chi Minn. tecting French missionaries. By The French, however, were (The Vietminh had congrega- Societies and non-members must therefore make a con- ted in North Viet Nam and scious effort to project themselves to each other. Teas and 1890, Viet Nam was completely not ready to forget about under French control. their rich Southeast Asia controlled it.) No one signed smokers are specifically designed to partially accomplish this the F iin al Declaration. Al- end. But these at best can be superficial, and efforts must be The French impact upon the province. By the end of 1946, country was immense. As part Viet Nam was once again in though not fully agreeing with made on a person-to-person, informal basis. the Final Declaration, the Societies have good aspects and unfortunate aspects. They of the French territory of Indo- the French sphere of influence. china, Viet Nam became the Ho Chi Minn and his follow- United States agreed to re- provide the student an excellent opportunity to expand his social frain from using force in vio- life. But they must be kept in their proper perspective. The pros- helpless victim of exploita- ers responded with guerilla tion by a hungry colonial warfare. 1 a t i o n of the agreements. pective pledge must be aware that societies can admit only a South Viet Nam concurred. limited number and therefore are necessarily selective. He must power. The entire French The war between the Com- also realize the difficulties societies have in making their selections. policy in Indochina was de- munist-led Vietminh and the With the withdrawal of the Understanding this he can have no reason to feel socially snubbed signed to reap a profit from French continued for nearly French, the United States in- if not accepted. On the other hand, he can be justifiably proud the area. And it is no secret eight years. Under the Eisen- creased its activity in South if accepted. JO that the French were success- hower policy of containing com- Viet Nam. Support was given to * * * * ful. munism, the United States finan- the government under Ngo The Vietnamese people deeply cially aided the French. A dis- Diem. And in the years since resented the French economic astrous French defeat at Dien 1954, over $2 billion has been Communication Progress.. oppression. This resentment fed Bien Phu brought the question poured into the economy of the ever-present glow of nation- of Southeast Asia to the confer- South Viet Nam. We've accomplished something. The front page of this issue alism. At first the nationalistic ence table. Elections never came to Viet announces the formation of a special administration-student com- efforts were led by mandarins In addition to France and Nam and Communist forces mittee. Its purpose is to provide a forum for communication and and members of the imperial the triumphant nations from known as the Vietcong resumed a foundation for action. The committee grew out of recognition of a family. As their efforts failed, the province of Indochina the guerilla warfare in South communications problem by both students and administrators and underground organizations took (Cambodia, Laos, Communist Viet Nam. This time the victim direct action by both factions. Criticism was offered. Answers up the cause of nationalism. Al- controlled North Viet Nam, of their assaults was the Diem were made with action. though a large number of these and South Viet Nam), the con- government. Communication between the three powers at the college groups were Marxist-oriented, ference included the United In spite of American aid and has been limited. Students, administrators and faculty have had the most influential one, the Stales, Great Britain, the advisors, the war grew. The little opportunity to sit down and hash out problems Vietnamese Nationalist Party, Soviet Union, and Communist assasination of Diem in 1963 together. Students have taken steps in one direction, faculty was not. China. brought political instability to *4 in another and administration another. Misunderstanding has World War II introduced the At Geneva, the negotiating South Viet Nam. A rapid suc- been the natural consequence. With this forum, the opportun- next chapter in the history of powers agreed to give Laos and cession of civilian and military ities are present to work together to achieve the unifying Viet Nam. Japanese troops Cambodia independence and to governments attempted to rule goal, a better Concordia. wrested the land from the temporarily divide Viet Nam the war-lorn country. Present- Two meetings have been held, with students and administra- French and instated a puppet into two independent parts. ly, the South Vietnamese gov- tors present. Questions discussed have included academic excel- emperor. When Hiroshima and Neither Communist North Viet ernment is headed by Major lence, our commitment to the constituency, academic freedom, Nagasaki brought the final Nam nor non-Communist South General Nguyen Van Thieu as the right of the student to criticize, and dancing. Conflicting points defeat of Japan, the puppet Viet Nam was to form any mili- chief of state and Air Vice of view have been presented. Misunderstandings have been cleared emperor abdicated. tary alliances or attempt to Marshal Nguyen Cao Ky as up. Members of both factions have expressed satisfaction and Communist-dominated nation- strengthen its military positions. premier. enlightenment. alists known as the Vietminh An additional "Final Declara- The political instability in But responsibilities are implied in the forum for both the proclaimed the country an in- tion" called for elections in 1956 South Viet Nam aided the Viet- student and administration participants. Students must go to cong. By the beginning of last the student body and represent them accurately and per- year, the Vietcong controlled suasively. They must be responsible in their criticism and nearly three-fourths of South willing to accept other points of view. Viet Nam's territory and half Administrators, on the other hand, should be willing to con- U.5.TR00PS of its population. The desperate sider the point of view of the student, and respect his right to situation of South Viet Nam offer criticism. When problems are recognized, a continued willing- lead to more direct United ness to take corrective steps is necessary. States intervention. In Feb., 1965, A third group, the faculty, has not yet been present at American warplanes carried the the forums. It is hoped that they will soon be extended an war to North Viet Nam. Ameri- invitation to participate. With the addition of the faculty, the can marines splashed ashore in communications problem could well be solved. South Viet Nam, and American In the formation of this committee students have demonstra- forces directly participated in ted a willingness to criticize responsibly. The administration has the war. U. S. forces in South shown a willingness to listen and act. The result has been clarifica- Viet Nam presently number ap- tion and action by both groups. It is hoped that the same spirit on proximately 200,000. The appear- the part of the students and the administration that led to the form- ance of troop regulars from ation of this committee will continue into further discussions. North Viet Nam further escala- : JN ted the war. M Attempts have been made to * once again bring the war to the The Concordian conference table. Efforts have Published weekly during the school year except during vacation, holiday and ranged from quiet peace feelers examination periods by the students of Concordia College, Moorhead. to the recent much-publicized Second class postage paid at Moorhead, Minnesota. American peace offensive and Printed by Kaye's Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A. bombing pause. But with the SUBSCRIPTION RATE: S4.M Per School Year failure of all attempts, the fight- TWENTY-SEVEN TIMES ALL AMERICAN ing continues and American Office: Cobber Commons Building — Phone CE 3-5124 planes once again fly over North Member: ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS Viet Nam. Led by a determined The opinions expressed in The Concordian do not necessarily represent the President, the United States is consensus of The Concorditn staff, the student body, or Concordia College. IRBI H62 IS60 IS64 l%5 involved in a strange war in a EDITOR — DAN LEE ! ,, AS8OCIATE EDITOR — JONATHAN OLESON distant land.