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the Clarion. Vol. 62 No. 6 Bethel College 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, MN 7 November 1986 Computer accounts: A valuable student resource by Kim Carlson Every student at Bethel has received an account on the Pyramid minicomputer system. Each student user name and password was put in his/ hers P.O. in September. All students are able to use the system without charge, whenever they need lo. The system was created to promote interest in computing. Before this year, students had to pay a fee to use them. Many other colleges are also using computer account systems. This system is a basic liberal arts tool which aims at getting students lo use computers in whatever courses they take. These accounts were created so that each student would have access to use the resources available. Dave Holter, the assistant director of the computer center, said "This will help to promote computer literacy in general." The accounts that everyone was given were used mainly for writing papers. You just type onto the computer what you want to say, and if you want to use the Writer's Workbench, which is explained in the user's guide, it will check for spelling errors, sexist language, and grammar. These accounts are not directly related to the new curriculum. Bill Doyle, head of the computer department, stated, "The philosophy of providing an account without charge enhances goals we have as a new computer program. These accounts would have been available to every student this year, even if we had not launched a new curriculum." The faculty of the math and computer science departments view computing as a liberal arts tool, like the LRC, that is available to everyone. Access to computer resources could affect the quality of the papers you do. Dawn Gustafson, a computer operator for the academic computer center, said, "At first, vou have to fiddle around on the computer and learn the commands. Once you understand them, it is easier than using a typewriter. You do not have to take time to retype it, simply type any changes onto the computer and they will be there for Brad Best boosts off wooden ledge in Kresge Courtyard, enjoying one of the last skateboarding days before the snow falls. Photo by Mike Carhart reference whenever you need them." Doyle called computers, "A tool that will be used by liberally educated people in whatever they do." Faculty members are now starting to make assignments requiring the use of the computer. In the future, Doyle hopes the computer department can provide short courses in computer to ease the burden of learning. It has not vet been Computer, see p. 5 Alcohol use at Bethel: Dealing with the reality by Laura J. Tibstra Some names have been changed to protect the rights of those who have revealed possibly damaging information. Informal student polls reveal that it is likely that at least 70 percent of Bethel students will consume alcohol at some point in their college careers. Yet Bethel claims to maintain a lifestyle statement which reads, "We require Bethel community members to Otherwise, go to the U. of M." Another Bethel student, Liz, said, "I know lifestyle says something, but I can drink and still be a Christian...I don't go out and get drunk; I'm not ruining my life; but I think the lifestyle statement is a bunch of bull." Many students who drink at Bethel, however, have an overall respect for the statement. Senior student Beth agrees. "I think that if they would trash the entire lifestyle, I'd transfer. "This isn't a perfect school. That is only an illusion created in the admissions material." — Barb Jensen, Dean of Women abstain from...the possession and use of all alcoholic beverages." "This isn't a perfect school," said Barb Jensen, dean of women. "That is only an illusion created in the admissions material," Student sentiment in regard to the drinking issue is varied. Said senior Lynn Gunnarson, "I think it's wrong. If you sign a statement that says you're nots going to drink, you should stick to that commitment. Freshman senators pave the way for new stairway by D. Michael Ball Freshman Senators Jess Elm- quist and John hammers are basking in the rays of political success this week having successfully pushed for the installation of stairs behind Edgren Residence Hall. The stairway proposal was part of their election platform. "It's a good way to start the year by having an election promise carried through," Lam- mers commented. Construction of the wood beam stairway, which will extend from Edgren to the dirt parking lot below, will begin next week. A footbridge from the dirt lot to the adjacent road will also be added, as well as a stairway from the SRC parking lot to the football field. "Because of numerous minor injuries, it was essential that something is done," Lammers ■ said. "It may have only been a matter of time before something tragic could have hap pened." Elmquist and Lammers took the problem to the Oct. 8 Senate meeting where a committee was formed lo confirm the legitimacy of the claims. On Oct. 15 they brought petitions before Senate. In an Oct. 21 meeting with President George Brushaber, BSA President Rod Schlauger prompted results. Brushaber told Vice President Dwaine Lind to investigate the problem which in turn led to the administration's decision to build. Although the freshmen Senators initiated this year's'inle- rest in the stair project, Woods said, "I have had (the stairs) in the budget for three or four years." Until this year, it had always been a low priority project and was consequently cut from the agenda each year when money was right. Schlauger joked that it was "scary" lo see senators carry through on their platforms. I came here because it was a Christian college." "I guess my perceptions were incorrect. I expected a big holy mountain, but what it really is is a big sinful mess," concluded Beth. Another senior, Jeff, added, "I have decided that (the lifestyle statement) is just a formality and eventually you work out your own lifestyle. In order to grow and develop I have to be free to make mistakes (if that is what going against the statement is...)." A recurring theme in Ihe discussion of Bethel drinking is integrity. The integrity of students signing a statement they do not intend to hold, the integrity of an administration supposedly enforcing the rule, and the integrity of students in confronting others with the issue, are factors that must be dealt with. Students often feel that the Bethel administration is apathetic to the cause. Daryn, a junior, noted, "I'm willing to bet that half of them (adminis- tration and faculty] don't even Alcohol, see p. 5
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 62 No. 06 |
Date Published | November 07 1986 |
Decade | 1980 |
Academic Year | 1986 - 1987 |
Frequency | Weekly |
Notes | 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 | Gunnarson, Lynn |
Contributors | Tibstra, Laura J. (Associate Editor); Morley, Paul (Copy Editor); Stenlund, Rebecca (Feature Editor); Best, Brad (Editor's Assistant); Carhart, Mike (Photographer); Barrett, Mike (Business Manager); Kix, Loren (Advertising Manager); Ball, D. Michael (Production Director); Thorson, Michelle (Production); Block, John (Graphics); Lilly, Ann-Margaret (Staff Writer); Henning, Chris (Writer, Photographer); Simpson, Jon L. (Staff Writer); Steinle, Karla (Staff Writer); Wiering, Ken (Staff Writer); Abbott, Julia (Columnist); Clark, Tim (Sports Writer); Bozon, Gretchen (Staff Writer); Nord, Angie (Staff Writer); Port, Laurie (Staff Writer); Velasco, Al (Staff Writer); Moore, Marvin (Staff Writer); Carlson, Kim (Staff Writer); Olund, Kyle Lennart (Staff Writer); Mundt, Nancy (Sports Writer); Whitney, Jill (Photographer) |
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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. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
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. 62 No. 6 Bethel College 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, MN 7 November 1986 Computer accounts: A valuable student resource by Kim Carlson Every student at Bethel has received an account on the Pyramid minicomputer system. Each student user name and password was put in his/ hers P.O. in September. All students are able to use the system without charge, whenever they need lo. The system was created to promote interest in computing. Before this year, students had to pay a fee to use them. Many other colleges are also using computer account systems. This system is a basic liberal arts tool which aims at getting students lo use computers in whatever courses they take. These accounts were created so that each student would have access to use the resources available. Dave Holter, the assistant director of the computer center, said "This will help to promote computer literacy in general." The accounts that everyone was given were used mainly for writing papers. You just type onto the computer what you want to say, and if you want to use the Writer's Workbench, which is explained in the user's guide, it will check for spelling errors, sexist language, and grammar. These accounts are not directly related to the new curriculum. Bill Doyle, head of the computer department, stated, "The philosophy of providing an account without charge enhances goals we have as a new computer program. These accounts would have been available to every student this year, even if we had not launched a new curriculum." The faculty of the math and computer science departments view computing as a liberal arts tool, like the LRC, that is available to everyone. Access to computer resources could affect the quality of the papers you do. Dawn Gustafson, a computer operator for the academic computer center, said, "At first, vou have to fiddle around on the computer and learn the commands. Once you understand them, it is easier than using a typewriter. You do not have to take time to retype it, simply type any changes onto the computer and they will be there for Brad Best boosts off wooden ledge in Kresge Courtyard, enjoying one of the last skateboarding days before the snow falls. Photo by Mike Carhart reference whenever you need them." Doyle called computers, "A tool that will be used by liberally educated people in whatever they do." Faculty members are now starting to make assignments requiring the use of the computer. In the future, Doyle hopes the computer department can provide short courses in computer to ease the burden of learning. It has not vet been Computer, see p. 5 Alcohol use at Bethel: Dealing with the reality by Laura J. Tibstra Some names have been changed to protect the rights of those who have revealed possibly damaging information. Informal student polls reveal that it is likely that at least 70 percent of Bethel students will consume alcohol at some point in their college careers. Yet Bethel claims to maintain a lifestyle statement which reads, "We require Bethel community members to Otherwise, go to the U. of M." Another Bethel student, Liz, said, "I know lifestyle says something, but I can drink and still be a Christian...I don't go out and get drunk; I'm not ruining my life; but I think the lifestyle statement is a bunch of bull." Many students who drink at Bethel, however, have an overall respect for the statement. Senior student Beth agrees. "I think that if they would trash the entire lifestyle, I'd transfer. "This isn't a perfect school. That is only an illusion created in the admissions material." — Barb Jensen, Dean of Women abstain from...the possession and use of all alcoholic beverages." "This isn't a perfect school," said Barb Jensen, dean of women. "That is only an illusion created in the admissions material," Student sentiment in regard to the drinking issue is varied. Said senior Lynn Gunnarson, "I think it's wrong. If you sign a statement that says you're nots going to drink, you should stick to that commitment. Freshman senators pave the way for new stairway by D. Michael Ball Freshman Senators Jess Elm- quist and John hammers are basking in the rays of political success this week having successfully pushed for the installation of stairs behind Edgren Residence Hall. The stairway proposal was part of their election platform. "It's a good way to start the year by having an election promise carried through," Lam- mers commented. Construction of the wood beam stairway, which will extend from Edgren to the dirt parking lot below, will begin next week. A footbridge from the dirt lot to the adjacent road will also be added, as well as a stairway from the SRC parking lot to the football field. "Because of numerous minor injuries, it was essential that something is done," Lammers ■ said. "It may have only been a matter of time before something tragic could have hap pened." Elmquist and Lammers took the problem to the Oct. 8 Senate meeting where a committee was formed lo confirm the legitimacy of the claims. On Oct. 15 they brought petitions before Senate. In an Oct. 21 meeting with President George Brushaber, BSA President Rod Schlauger prompted results. Brushaber told Vice President Dwaine Lind to investigate the problem which in turn led to the administration's decision to build. Although the freshmen Senators initiated this year's'inle- rest in the stair project, Woods said, "I have had (the stairs) in the budget for three or four years." Until this year, it had always been a low priority project and was consequently cut from the agenda each year when money was right. Schlauger joked that it was "scary" lo see senators carry through on their platforms. I came here because it was a Christian college." "I guess my perceptions were incorrect. I expected a big holy mountain, but what it really is is a big sinful mess," concluded Beth. Another senior, Jeff, added, "I have decided that (the lifestyle statement) is just a formality and eventually you work out your own lifestyle. In order to grow and develop I have to be free to make mistakes (if that is what going against the statement is...)." A recurring theme in Ihe discussion of Bethel drinking is integrity. The integrity of students signing a statement they do not intend to hold, the integrity of an administration supposedly enforcing the rule, and the integrity of students in confronting others with the issue, are factors that must be dealt with. Students often feel that the Bethel administration is apathetic to the cause. Daryn, a junior, noted, "I'm willing to bet that half of them (adminis- tration and faculty] don't even Alcohol, see p. 5 |
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