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TheSeattleUniversitySpectator Vol.Llll, No. 23(478-800) Spectator SeattleUniversity, Seattle, WA Wednesday, April17, 1985 BishopsTheshould let Catholic experts write pastorals write pastorals Thisis thefirstin asix-partseries'ofdis- cussions on the AmericanBishops pasto- ralletter onthe U.S. economy. by CrystalKua Instead ofdrafting their own statements on such issues as the American economy and thenuclear arms race, theU.S.Catho- lic Bishops should instead commission a group of Catholic political and economic expertstoprepare statementsthat thebish- ops could endorse, said a Seattle theolo- gianMondaynight. "Having sanctioned such a board of Catholic experts, the bishops should ap- prove their statementas a statementsimply ofmenand womenexperts...withdedi- cation to the (Catholic) tradition and ex- pertise in the matter," said Peter Chirico, S.S.,ofthe SeattleArchdiocese. Headded that this board couldbe made up ofclergy andlaity. Chirico and Gary Chamberlain, S.U. associate professor of theology, were on I;opposingsides ofthequestion "Should the Bishops be entering the fields of political and economic debate," at the first ofa six- part series of forums titled, "To Shape a JustEconomy: ADiscussion otheDraft of Jim "Ciscoe" Morrisstands besideoneof his favorite campuslandmarks,adyingRedOak. Theill-fated treeand many the American Bishops' Pastoral Letter." other healthy plantsandflowers will behighlighted duringtomorrow's campusgardening tour. About 55 peopleattended the forum. The first draft ofthepastoral onthe U.S. economy was released last November at the annual meeting of the American bish- Master gardener will introduce ops in Washington,D.C.Catholics across the country were thenasked respondto the Ciscoe: first draft, in order that abroad range of 280,000 Visitors' to campus viewscouldbe a seconddraft heardbefore by Hammersley Morris said he's taking a risk with the had to have happened to the tree beforeI wascompleted. Clarke VV. planbecauseLacewingshave been known gothere (sevenyears ago).Maybe a storm Originally scheduled for completion Our campus will soon be host to — Theanswer is no,at least notunder nor- tobe somewhat uncooperative,simply fly- tore its roots or something Idon'tknow nextmonth, thedrafting ofthe secondpas- — malcircumstances. Inthis case, however, ing away before the job is done. But he we're losing the battle tosave it.Itsgo- now been postponed until the loss of one his trees is toral has thecircumstances are not normal because added that the chances of this are slight. The possible of bishops meet again in November inorder — him and his staff fromplant- our visitors will notbe human they'll be "If this plan succeeds and the Lacewings not stopping to evenmorepublic comment. A fi- — more, plant- allow insects and "good"insects at that. Even though this gamble has little ing however.Theyhave been copy the pastoral is expected to be — nal of Groundssupervisor Jim "Ciscoe" Mor- chance of failing, why is he gambling to ing a variety of trees on campus even released inNovember 1986. ris does not like to spray chemicals on beginwithwhen hecould simply spray the onesfrom othercountries. explained that currently, the Chirico S.U.s plants. Presumably, not many gar- bugsaway? "We've beenadding plants from other bishops draft pastorals after first listening Pine, denersdo.Butnotmanypeopleknow what Hisanswer is simple. For one,he says, partsofthe world. We've gotaBaltic to testimony and advice from people "good" insects are either — so they often he loves his plants. Insects are not nearly Frazier Firs from British Columbia and tobeknowledgable in aparticular thought endupspraying theirplants ordoingnoth- as dangerous to plants as spraying can be. theBlack ForestinEurope,and twoBristle These people are not necessarily field. at all, the will or And two, It's cheaper. If the plan works, Cone Pines which are found only in the deeply-rooted in the faith, he ing hoping bugs go away Catholic that the will somehow survive the the money saved from not spraying the highelevations of the world,Morris said. said, adding that the bishops should not plants invasion. plants for many years will save a lot of Headded that the BristleCones' ancestors relyonexpertise alone. But asS.U.s ownmastergardener,Mor- money forS.U. are considered the oldest plants on earth "It's just like sayingIcan find out what 10,000 ris knows whatgoodinsectsare andhow to Morris wantseveryone toknow the rea- with some growing as far back as illsIhavebyputtingquestions toadoctor," use them. Sprayingishis last resort. son behind his love of S.U.s flora. So yearsago. saidChirico. "We will be releasing about 280,000 much, in fact, thathe has scheduled a gar- It's a sure bet that Morris will bring noted that the bishops' detail, Chamberlain good insects on campus to eat the bad dening tourfor tomorrow.The tour will be these points up,inmore on tomor- competence in drafting statements on is- does, ones," says Morris. "Not only will this from noonto 1p.m. row'sgarden tour.Ifhe youcan also day isnotbeingquestioned,but suesofthe prevent the need "One of the funnest aspects of my job count on him bringing up S.U.s other they to at the for spraying, but it will — rather the process use arrive are thequestions peopleask," he said.For plantsas well evenrocks. made also beautify the campus." conclusions and recommendations Theinsects, hesays, wouldbe unableto those of you who would like toattend, the Rocks'? Yes. S.U.s campushas a lot of in the pastorals. survive without the adequate supply of group will meet in front of the bookstore. intentionally placed rock formations that Toillustratehispoint. Chamberlain said nectar that the newly planted flowers The touritselfpromises tobe fullofuseful mostof usmay know little about. not Presi- that Americans would consider would give. These flowers, in turn, will information. It must be noted, however, intentionally placed rock formations that dentReagan expert economy,nor an in the helpmake ourcampus moreattractive. that Morris' plants include more than just most ofus may know littleabout. Secretary George Schultz an ex- of State The "good"insects Morris is referring flowers, shrubs, bushes, etc. He includes According to Morris, aman named Fu- pert international affairs. in toarecalled Lacewings.Theylooklikebig trees inhisdefinition as well. jtiaro Kubota was hiredbyS.U. in the late "They not we did not are experts and greenmosquitos. Morris will show fellow gardenershis 1930stoconstruct variousrock formations but they elect them as experts, rather uti- favoriteplantsandexplainwhy theyarehis around campus. Morris tries to integrate of other toarecalledLacewings.They looklikebig lize the resources and expertise favorites. "My pride and joy are the two these formations with his landscaping in those areas,and thenbasedupon greenmosquitos. people not noticeable Oak trees (a Scarlet and a Red) in front of work to create a unique "landscape those resources and expertise,implement "These insects are very tohumans," says, the LABuilding,"he said.Besidesholding theme" for the campus. policies to the values that they andareharmless Morris connected the will a special attraction for the campus gar- "We try to integrate the Japanese theme Perhaps the bishops' situation is adding that he hopes Lacewings hold. on dener, the Red Oak tree has a deadlydis- started by Fujtiaro with an alpine-type somethinglikethat," explainedChamber- establish themselves campus and pro- duce larvae (new-bornLacewings) for the ease and may have to be taken out soon, theme," he said. He unofficially calls this lain. cannibals," Morrissaid. _ ____ -- _ — theme "theCiscoeinfluence" andit canbe like a J Since the Second Vatican Council, future. "These larvae are said, they devour anything that ease and may have to be taken out soon, seenallovercampus. Chamberlain said, the church views itself he "and a to plants. They look like Morris said. "TheCiscoeinfluence" ischaracterized as one of the many institutions of society pose danger miniature For the time being, "The Redhasbeen attackedby a deadly by either plants planted on a mound with and itcan alsobe subject tocriticisms like alligators." however,heis toplace own mushroom called Armillaria. This mush- rocks around them (such as the Japanese other institutions. Thisis in contrast tobe- going his Lace- larvae on campus until the adult room attacks sick trees by growinga long, tree to the left of Campion's main en- liefs held during the late 19th century and wing Lacewings are to a shoestring-typeroot that tapsinto the tree's trance), or by rocks associated with, in early 20th century that the church was themselves able make on and own watertransfering system. Since thismush- someother subtle way,anyother varietyof abovesociety,actingas teacher and dictat- home campus produce their larvae. room only attacks sick trees, something (continuedon page 10) (continued on page 12) 2'April 17, 1985/The Spectator Forgiveness no longer aforgotten topic on campus by Kerry Godes Together