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the Clarion vol. 59 no. 7 3900 bethel dr., sr. poul, mn 55112 October 28, 1980 Drugs: Bethel's hi reality by Neal Bernards Drugs are taboo al Belhel because Ihey are something "Christians don't do." Bethel- iles avoid ihe subject in the hopes il will go away, but reality is not so easily fooled. Though alcohol is the mosl commonly abused drug, this article deals only wilh illegal chemicals. Because of alcohol's social acceptability, most people realize Bethel's problem with drinking, but they do not acknowledge a probem with drugs. After all, Bethel is supposed to be different. "We sure have the situation in high schools, why not here?" said Don Mortenson, first-year dean of men. "So far I've only dealt with alcohol, bul I'm not so naive to think that there isn't a problem. Nothing would surprise me." Several students involved in Bethel's drug culture estimate that 100 lo 150 students use chemicals. They disagree over Ihe question of which was more popular—speed or marijuana. Speed can be easily concealed, while marijuana causes red eyes, a "stoned" look, and a smell thai lingers on clothing. "After alcohol comes speed," said one junior. "During my freshmen year speed was bought up quickly. Pol is kind of frowned on here; it's just not Belhel. It's not good for sneaking around like speed is." However, others picked marijuana because it is popular in high schools. Other chemicals are readily available. "If you know the right people it's easy to get drugs," said a senior. "You have to go through a feeling-out process so you can trust them. After that a wide variety is available." This wide variety includes different forms of speed, marijuana, and occasionally, cocaine. Said the junior, "if you want it you can get it. The richer you are the better drugs you can take. If you have the money cocaine is available. But with Bethel, drugs are usually a supplement to alcohol." The level of trust needed for such transactions lakes lime, so il is not an open market. The students interviewed say it is possible to tell who belongs lo the subculture and who does not simply by appearance. "There are certain people you can look al and presuppose," said the senior. "Then again, that's stereotyping. It took until the spring of my freshmen year before I discovered others did drugs." "I found out the winter of my freshmen year," said a graduate of Bethel. "People bringing beer into Nelson really opened my eyes. It works on the subconscious more than you realize. It plays on your mind." Marilyn Starr, dean of women, has a different opinion, "It takes about 30 seconds for students to find someone of like mind when they come here." Starr has been dean of women for 19 years, and she claims, "you name it, I've seen it." There doesn't seem to be a particular group of students that uses drugs more than another. Some theorize that freshmen do more drugs because they plan to be here only one year. Others say upper-class students do it more because they can conceal it easier. "Freshmen are too naive to know anything," said the senior. "Sophomores gel rebellious and like lo experiment, but I would say juniors and seniors do it the most. They have their morals figured out; drugs, see page 5 Drugs—the Bethel taboo. Rowdy male cheerleaders add school spirit by Jennifer Brackin Bethel has three new guys this year—cheerleaders lhat is. Bob Hausmann, 20, Ken Jerzyk, 19, and Gor- dy Jorian, 18, are the 'rowdy' new additions to this year's cheerleading squad. "During Welcome Week at the Opportunity Fair we all inquired about it. We received word in our P.O.'s about tryouts and—here we are!" they said. Like never before, more challenging stunts and mounts can be done easier than with all girls. Combining them has been a success for the whole squad. Sophomore Paul Fisk said, "They keep the fans into the game, but I'd call them 'yell-leaders' not 'cheerleaders'—that's for girls." To get things off to a good start, Bethel Football Coach Dud Lutton bought the guys the blue sweaters and the guys picked out the pants and turtlenecks. "It is going well so far, we all get along great!" said Hausmann. He had coached girls' cheerleading previously, but never was one himself. Hausmann wanted to participate in order to boost the school spirit. At the time of tryouts one prerequisite was: 'you must be rowdy.' Jerzyk, who had not cheered before said, "that is one thing we definitely all are." He continued, "I don't mind people laughing at me; it gets them going." Football player Al Velas- co said, "They show a lot of enthusiasm which takes guts. Speaking for the team, we really appreciate their suport." Jorian, a freshman, had been a cheerleader his senior year in high school and wanted to continue with it. "We work hard on uniting them both, along with the responses from the fans," said Jorian. Ken Jerzyk, Gordy Jorian, and Bob new cheerleaders. The guys practice three days a week for one-and-a- half hours each day. After a Saturday morning warm- up before the game, they all come together to pray out on the field. "Then, we get out there and go nuts," said Hausmann in a hoarse voice. "We almost always end up losing our voices." There are restrictions, however, on some cheers or suggestive body movements. "No problem," they said. "We still have a wild Hausmann are Bethel's "rowdy" Woodward/photo time, especially in our cheer where we spell out B-E-T-H-E-L." Luckily the makers of 'Shout' and 'Spray and Wash' will stay in business considering how much the cheerleaders use trying to get out the mud and grass stains. The guys are open to any suggestions anyone may have. "We could always use other cheers or mounts," Hausmann said. "My P.O. is 724, just let us know." Woodward/photo Halloween carnival sponsored by John Clark In an effort to give inner- city kids a chance to participate in Halloween activities, the Social Ministries office is sponsoring the fourth October Carnival. The Carnival will begin at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 31 in the AC Lounge. Participating will be 4-16 year-olds from the Special Friends, Meadowland Townhomes, South East Asian Domestic, Division of Indian work as well as faculty members' children. "It's kind of an alternative to trick-or-treating," said Carolyn Dean, who is helping to organize the Carnival. "They aren't able to go in their own area and it enables Bethel students to get involved with kids in the community." The children will play booth games and participate in singing and skits before trick-or- camlval, see page 3
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 59 No. 07 |
Date Published | October 28 1983 |
Decade | 1980 |
Academic Year | 1983 - 1984 |
Frequency | Weekly |
Notes | In this issue, page 8 (back cover) serves as a starting point for sports coverage - the articles are continued on page 7 within the newspaper. This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Historical Society from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Davis, Paul |
Contributors | Bernards, Neal (Associate Editor); Woodard, Janice (News and Feature Editor); Clark, John (Sports Editor); Nelson, Deb (Copy Editor); Woodward, Don (Photography Editor); Shelly, Suzy (Graphics); Goss, Amy (Editorial Assistant); Childs, Scott (Photographer); Rhinehart, Barry (Columnist); Hubbard, Ruth (Columnist); Kilgore, Denise (Business Manager); Weincouff, Doug (Ad Manager); Lanier, Steve (Ad Sales) |
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United States Minnesota Saint Paul |
Time Span of Publication | Newspaper published from 1921 through present day |
Copyright | Reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted for educational and research purposes with proper attribution to the Bethel Digital Library. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted under copyright law without the written permission of Bethel University Digital Library. For questions or further information on this collection, contact digital-library@bethel.edu. |
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Physical Dimensions | 11.5 x 14.5 |
Original Collection | Printed paper copies of original newspaper in the collections of the Bethel University Library and the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University. |
Original Publisher | Bethel College |
Transcript | the Clarion vol. 59 no. 7 3900 bethel dr., sr. poul, mn 55112 October 28, 1980 Drugs: Bethel's hi reality by Neal Bernards Drugs are taboo al Belhel because Ihey are something "Christians don't do." Bethel- iles avoid ihe subject in the hopes il will go away, but reality is not so easily fooled. Though alcohol is the mosl commonly abused drug, this article deals only wilh illegal chemicals. Because of alcohol's social acceptability, most people realize Bethel's problem with drinking, but they do not acknowledge a probem with drugs. After all, Bethel is supposed to be different. "We sure have the situation in high schools, why not here?" said Don Mortenson, first-year dean of men. "So far I've only dealt with alcohol, bul I'm not so naive to think that there isn't a problem. Nothing would surprise me." Several students involved in Bethel's drug culture estimate that 100 lo 150 students use chemicals. They disagree over Ihe question of which was more popular—speed or marijuana. Speed can be easily concealed, while marijuana causes red eyes, a "stoned" look, and a smell thai lingers on clothing. "After alcohol comes speed," said one junior. "During my freshmen year speed was bought up quickly. Pol is kind of frowned on here; it's just not Belhel. It's not good for sneaking around like speed is." However, others picked marijuana because it is popular in high schools. Other chemicals are readily available. "If you know the right people it's easy to get drugs," said a senior. "You have to go through a feeling-out process so you can trust them. After that a wide variety is available." This wide variety includes different forms of speed, marijuana, and occasionally, cocaine. Said the junior, "if you want it you can get it. The richer you are the better drugs you can take. If you have the money cocaine is available. But with Bethel, drugs are usually a supplement to alcohol." The level of trust needed for such transactions lakes lime, so il is not an open market. The students interviewed say it is possible to tell who belongs lo the subculture and who does not simply by appearance. "There are certain people you can look al and presuppose," said the senior. "Then again, that's stereotyping. It took until the spring of my freshmen year before I discovered others did drugs." "I found out the winter of my freshmen year," said a graduate of Bethel. "People bringing beer into Nelson really opened my eyes. It works on the subconscious more than you realize. It plays on your mind." Marilyn Starr, dean of women, has a different opinion, "It takes about 30 seconds for students to find someone of like mind when they come here." Starr has been dean of women for 19 years, and she claims, "you name it, I've seen it." There doesn't seem to be a particular group of students that uses drugs more than another. Some theorize that freshmen do more drugs because they plan to be here only one year. Others say upper-class students do it more because they can conceal it easier. "Freshmen are too naive to know anything," said the senior. "Sophomores gel rebellious and like lo experiment, but I would say juniors and seniors do it the most. They have their morals figured out; drugs, see page 5 Drugs—the Bethel taboo. Rowdy male cheerleaders add school spirit by Jennifer Brackin Bethel has three new guys this year—cheerleaders lhat is. Bob Hausmann, 20, Ken Jerzyk, 19, and Gor- dy Jorian, 18, are the 'rowdy' new additions to this year's cheerleading squad. "During Welcome Week at the Opportunity Fair we all inquired about it. We received word in our P.O.'s about tryouts and—here we are!" they said. Like never before, more challenging stunts and mounts can be done easier than with all girls. Combining them has been a success for the whole squad. Sophomore Paul Fisk said, "They keep the fans into the game, but I'd call them 'yell-leaders' not 'cheerleaders'—that's for girls." To get things off to a good start, Bethel Football Coach Dud Lutton bought the guys the blue sweaters and the guys picked out the pants and turtlenecks. "It is going well so far, we all get along great!" said Hausmann. He had coached girls' cheerleading previously, but never was one himself. Hausmann wanted to participate in order to boost the school spirit. At the time of tryouts one prerequisite was: 'you must be rowdy.' Jerzyk, who had not cheered before said, "that is one thing we definitely all are." He continued, "I don't mind people laughing at me; it gets them going." Football player Al Velas- co said, "They show a lot of enthusiasm which takes guts. Speaking for the team, we really appreciate their suport." Jorian, a freshman, had been a cheerleader his senior year in high school and wanted to continue with it. "We work hard on uniting them both, along with the responses from the fans," said Jorian. Ken Jerzyk, Gordy Jorian, and Bob new cheerleaders. The guys practice three days a week for one-and-a- half hours each day. After a Saturday morning warm- up before the game, they all come together to pray out on the field. "Then, we get out there and go nuts," said Hausmann in a hoarse voice. "We almost always end up losing our voices." There are restrictions, however, on some cheers or suggestive body movements. "No problem," they said. "We still have a wild Hausmann are Bethel's "rowdy" Woodward/photo time, especially in our cheer where we spell out B-E-T-H-E-L." Luckily the makers of 'Shout' and 'Spray and Wash' will stay in business considering how much the cheerleaders use trying to get out the mud and grass stains. The guys are open to any suggestions anyone may have. "We could always use other cheers or mounts," Hausmann said. "My P.O. is 724, just let us know." Woodward/photo Halloween carnival sponsored by John Clark In an effort to give inner- city kids a chance to participate in Halloween activities, the Social Ministries office is sponsoring the fourth October Carnival. The Carnival will begin at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 31 in the AC Lounge. Participating will be 4-16 year-olds from the Special Friends, Meadowland Townhomes, South East Asian Domestic, Division of Indian work as well as faculty members' children. "It's kind of an alternative to trick-or-treating," said Carolyn Dean, who is helping to organize the Carnival. "They aren't able to go in their own area and it enables Bethel students to get involved with kids in the community." The children will play booth games and participate in singing and skits before trick-or- camlval, see page 3 |
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