Wftm Owsio )1 11 11 1( ' ) , I -, 1 1(' -7) Co►► •did ).75 Nord, Syndicate H)4 1:1- '(id.' I )c r I () 1994 Concordia University System Underway by Amy MacFee President Hoist is highly in favor of this this group is concerned with are as follows: How positive collegiate experience. Team five is com- cooperative network because it will allow CSP to do you live in harmony and appreciation of all stu- mitted to Assessment and Quality Control. This What? Concordia is becoming a university? have access to the strength and resources of nine dents on campus, and how does this affect the area builds on the work of the fourth team. Well, not exactly. Concordia St Paul is joining other colleges. He says in his support, school academically? Through this committee's Dr. Loma Meyer is the captain of the arms with all of the Lutheran Church-Missouri "Networking is the answer today. No one school efforts, they hope to promote this harmony Simultaneous Enrollment group. She explains this Synod colleges and universities throughout the can have all the resources that it needs on its through communication. President Hoist explains as an "umbrella" term with a triple focus. It con- United States. According to Mike Flynn, Vice own." This collaborative unit will "promote co- that each college is unique and therefore the issue sists of the Visiting Student, the Travel Study, and President for Development, "The ten-school, operative efforts while protecting the autonomy of diversity will be addressed at each individual the Distance Learning Programs. The Visiting inter-campus partnership will be characterized by of each school," says Hoist college. He says, 'The issue is common in its Student aspect presents an opportunity for stu- an enhanced quality of education for students, the Mike Flynn explained that there are 14 teams nature, but its application on each campus will dif- dents at one of the University System colleges to efficient allocation of resources and distinctive that are currently working on the initiatives and fer." He wants the different cultures to be repre- travel to another one for up to three quarters. inter-relational arrangements. Concurrently, the determining how to carry out the goals that have sented throughout different dasses such as in lit- Students must have completed at least one quar- distinguishing character, strength and autonomy been established. Each of these teams consists of erature classes. He sees this program as "a confir- ter at their "home campus" to participate in this of each institution will be affirmed." members from several of the ten schools involved mation of what we've already done here at CSP." program. The tuition would be paid at "home" The Concordia University System is being and each is headed by a captain. Dr.Loma Meyer But there are other schools in this system, such as and food and housing would be managed and developed in response to growing American states that, "Concordia St. Paul has fine represen- that in Austin TX, for example, which do not have paid for at the college of the student's choice. This Education concern. A task force has been set up to tation in these teams." as many programs set up to meet the multi-cul- program guarantees full credit transfer and an develop a system that 'builds national identity, The fourteen teams have been organized to tural needs. CSP is seen as a model in this area. opportunity for a "different experience on a dif- enables cooperative endeavors, and enhances the investigate one specific part of the system and cre- The third team deals with the Relationship of ferent campus," says Flynn. Dr. Loma Meyer strength of the colleges and universities of the ate a program that makes their goal a reality. The Concordia University To The Lutheran Church- hopes this program will "encourage and facilitate Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod as they engage first team is concerned with the Affective Missouri Synod. This committee zeros in on the movement among students from campus to cam- students of diverse ages and cultures in quality, Transmission of Lutheran Values. The second depth of involvement of the Church with the diP pus." Christ-centered, value-oriented, Lutheran higher team is tadding the issue of Cultural Diversity, ferent schools. The second part is the Travel Study Program, deal- education for lives of service of church and com- with President Hoist is the captain. Hoist doesn't Commitment To Student Success is the con- ing with overseas studies. This cooperation unit of munity." This gal has been the focus in the consider it a mistake that he was chosen as the cern of the fourth team. They are examining the all the schools will allow students to choose an efforts of staff and administrators from the ten leader of this committee since CSP is so advanced needs of the students and developing ways to experience from any of the ten colleges. This institutions involved in this change. in its cultural diversity efforts. The questions that assist students in having a more successful and University Continued on page 3 The GOP Regains Control After 40 Years by Theresa Seto final vote total, according to the November 10, 1994 edition of the St fawn Pioneer Press , Election Day, Tuesday, November 9, 1994, showed Carlson at 1.1 million votes and Marty marked a sizeable sweep for the Republicans. The at fewer than 600,000 votes. According to GOP gained eight seats in the United States Ragsdale, a writer for the Pioneer Press, Senate, altering a 55:45 Democratic majority to a Marty's defeat is the worst in the history of the 47:53, Republican majority. In the U.S. House of DFL • Representatives, the GOP party gained 52 seats, The United States Senate seat was taken which now puts the GOP at 230 members to 204 by Independent-Republican Rod Grams, who Democratic seats. beat his opponent, Ann Wynia, by 48% - 45% The final results for the Minnesota election margin. Seats for the U.S. congress were bipar- are as follows: Independent-Republican endorsed tisan by district: First district, IR Gil Gutknecht Incumbent, Arne Carlson won the gubernatorial over DR John C. Hottinger, Second district, Jolly Old St. Nick— election against DR endorsed John Marty. The GOP Continued on page 2 Have you been naughty or nice??? INSIDE New Tobacco Policy Christmas Concerts! Concordia Speaks... Men's and Women's The Great Cross Starts 1-1-95 On Santa Clausrn? Hoops Reviews Controversy see pg. 3 see A & E see Variety see Sports See Editorials P9. 6 pg. 9 pg. 10 pg. 12 Friday December 16, 1994 Page 2 News GOP 8, 1994 by the St Paul Pioneer Press, President planning, especially in holding state spending to Grams' platform regarding this year's elec- continued from page 1 Clinton commented on problems with the balance the budget without increasing taxes; 2) to tion embraces a promise that he will never vote Republican Program: "Both Senate Republicans create a "seamless education system" from early for a tax increase and will vote to cut federal DFL David Minge over Independent Stan Bentz and House Republicans are promising big tax cuts learning through apprenticeships to higher edu- spending Grams also opposes gun control and and IR Gary B. Revier; Third district, incumbent IR for wealthy people and big spending increases cation, including high, measurable academic stan- supports anti-abortion issues. Issues that Grams Jim Ramstad; Fourth district, incumbent DFL and a balanced budget. Now, the only way that dards; 3) to reform a welfare system that present- supports are divided into eight different cate- Bruce C. Vento; Fifth district, incumbent DFL can be financed is if they [Republicans] cut every- ly undermines work and families; 4) to change gories: 1) Reproductive choice which supports Martin Sabo; Sixth district, DFL William P. Luther thing else about 20%, including Social Security; costly workers' compensation systems that drive constitutional rights for the fetus. 2) Deficit over IR Tad Jude; Seventh district, incumbent DFL they will have to cut everything else in the budget businesses out of state. Control which supports means testing for entitle- Collin Peterson; Eighth district, incumbent DFL Medicare, Student Loans, agriculture supports. It Carlson also supports preexisting health care ments, a balanced budget amendment, and line James L Oberstar. would be a devastating thing for Medicare. If they condition coverage, portable insurance coverage, item veto. 3) Environment which supports Other candidate; who were elected include [Republicans] don't intend to balance the budget malpractice reform, money for rural hospitals, stronger measures to protect wetlands, stronger Lieutenant Governor, Joanne Benson; Secretary of but just do what they did before in the 1980s, then programs to prevent teen pregnancy, parental water quality standards, and promotes non- State for her sixth term, Joan Growe; and Attorney you're looking at the deficit going way up and the consent for teen abortions, state-funded educa- laclear energy sources. 4) Criminal Justice which General for his fourth term, Hubert H. Humphrey economy going down again. Only 23% of voters ton, a longer school year, term limits for legisla- supports a "3 strikes and you're out" legislation, 111. know that we had the biggest deficit reduction in tcrs and constitutional officers, and non-partisan more money for drug treatment and education, A side note that also came up on the ballots 20 years.' legislative redistricting commissions, further increased dollars to build prisons, and more use during election regarded the OffTrack Betting Staff writer, Bill Salisbury of the November 9, reform of workers compensation, tax incentives to of electronic monitoring.