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the Clarion. Vol. 61 No. 6 Bethel College 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, MN 1 November 1985 Bethel professor's artwork desecrated by Dana L. Fisher Early last Tuesday morning, under cover of darkness, somebody, with or without accomplices, dragged the sculpture of Bethel professor Stewart Luckman inlo the Kresge courtyard, disassembled the work, and then fashioned it with garbage cans. As of Monday this week, those responsible had not been identified. The piece, a large metal work, was taken from the Art Garden south of the FA building. Other sculptures of Luck- man's there were found damaged, apparently knocked-over while the work in question was moved. Community reaction varied from ambivalence to outrage. Most immediate, however, was the response offered by Creativity and the Fine Arts students on Wednesday. Led by professor Dale Johnson, the class laid sheets of butcher paper around the sculpture and painted both appeals to the perpetrators} and personal af- Stewart Luckman's piece as it stood Wednesday morning. firmations of Luckman as artist and believer. Luckman himself had no comment. Faculty support, besides that of Johnson, was registered by Professor- Don Larson, who drew up and distributed an open letter to Luckman. In that letter, Larson stated the community's admiration for Luck- man's longstanding efforts at "reaching" despite the actions of a few "noiwfeachers." The Bethel Student Association also addressed a letter to Luckman on behalf of the student body. The idea of offering a reward for information about the vandalism was raised and subsequently dismissed by the BSA, primarily in anticipation of the sort of precedent it might set. Rank-and-file response seemed mostly to be of mild curiosity. Many students did not recognize the garbage cans as defacement. Others appeared to glory in the vandalism. Said one student, who asked not to be named, "It's better busted. It's recognizable." The majority of those students who had commented, however, expressed sadness and anger about the incident. Many interpreted the vandalism not as a simple prank, but rather, as a conscious rejection of modern art. Some view the act as an out-of-hand dismissal of anything, artistic or otherwise, that violates "our unity Vandals cont. p. 3 Carlson campaigns for School Board seat by Joy Skjegstad G.W. Carlson was late. He dropped a stack of papers on the desk and headed for the door. But the phone rang—it was his daughter. "Hi honey! Yes, I know I forgot my keys. Are you going to color it? You're not?" He listened silently for several minutes. "Okay, gotta go—thanks for calling!" He grabbed his coat and shouted from the hall, "We'll have to do the interview another day. I've gotta meet with my dissertation review committee, and I have a campaign fundraiser tonight." G.W. Carlson, assistant professor of history and political science at Bethel, is, among many other things, a candidate for a two-year seat on the St. Paul School Board. St. Paul voters go to the polls on November fifth. Carlson said he decided to become a candidate because he has expertise in education and can provide direction and leadership. "As Christians, we must be good stewards of our own abilities," he said. He said that running for office is part of his belief that "Christians have a responsibility to be in strategic positions so that they can have input into G. William Carlson decisionmaking." Carlson said that his years at Bethel as a history/secondary education student helped him to learn the "concept of a shared Christian life—being concerned about each other." He said that Doc Dalton, a former professor of history at Bethel, "was an example for me in his commitment to social concerns." Living in the Como Park area of Si. Paul for the past 17 years has also fueled Carlson's commitment to social concerns, particularly the educational needs of urban families. "The quality of life in urban areas depends on quality public education," he said. He pointed out that the children in his neighborhood are dependent on public schools for their education because private schools and "extras," such as music lessons, are often not options because of the expense. "I saw that these people needed someone who is committed to political involvement and will strongly support funding for schools, parks, and libraries." he said. Carlson also applies his philosophy of a Christian political commitment to his teaching. Connie Hope, a senior in political science, said that Carlson has taken a lot of time to help her "struggle through what my role in politics should be." She added that he has taught her to "believe in what I believe whatever the consequences. He's not one to compromise his beliefs as a result of political party involvement." Gaining the support of community groups, especially "DFL people whom I trust and admire" has been the most positive aspect of the campaign, according to Carlson. "It has meant a lot personally to get that vote of confidence," he said. He added that his campaign workers are a diverse and marvelous group of people, including parents, teachers, and community education specialists. Carlson said that it has been frustrating to be perceived as a political conservative just because he teaches at a theologically conservative school like Bethel. He said he responds by emphasizing the traditional Baptist view of separation of church and state. "Religion should not be denigrated in public schools, but neither should it be propagated," he said. Carlson's doctoral dissertation on Western evangelical responses to Russian Baptists was recently approved by the University of Minnesota, and he will soon receive his PhD. in Russian history. G.W. Carlson made time for the interview several days later. He arrived late—he had been at press interviews for most of the morning. With a tired sigh, he settled into the large chair in his office. The interview began again. The phone rang. "Hi, Paul. No, I haven't finished that candidate's questionnaire yet. I don't know how the other candidates manage to get them done on time-maybe they don't do anything else..." '|'j'Nl'M,'Ul^IA|l|l.¥lUMhn|l|^ll,'l'.,|ll'l!l 'l'i"lll"ii'."i)"lill''.lli''lllllUll'llll'"''ll,'ll..l'' BR.EFS 1ft to /\J& g The opening reception of Dawn Zero Erickson's drawings on fabric will be held in the art gallery on Monday, November 4, from 7-9 p.m. The matrix (artist's lecture and discussion of works) will be held on November 21 at 2 p.m. also in the art gallery. Please come! ■ Students are now allowed first hand information about AIDS. The Public Action Committee of Student Senate has invited the head nurse from Ramsey County Medical Center's intensive care unit to discuss the implications of AIDS. The forum will be held in the AC lounge this coming Monday, November 4 at 3:45 p.m. ■ Thanks to 198 Bethel students, 165 units of blood were donated to the Red Cross and will benefit many more people. On October 11, Kerri Dahl- strom, student coordinator, almost saw Bethel's goal of 180 pints reached. They fell short, however, because of 33 deferrals due to illness, recent overseas travel, or a deficiency in the blood. Another blood drive will be held on campus in March. ■ According to the Admissions Office, over 100 prospective students visited Bethel's campus on October 17 and 18. With the visit days, students were given the opportunity to visit with faculty, attend classes, tour the campus, and audition for next year's musical groups. This weekend Bethel will have the opportunity to attract new students. Between 100 and 150 guests are expected for the Bethel Weekend from October 31-November 2. These days will allow high school students to experience the social aspects of Bethel as well as the academics as they live in campus housing and attend many campus events.
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 61 No. 06 |
Date Published | November 01 1985 |
Decade | 1980 |
Academic Year | 1985 - 1986 |
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 | Henning, Christopher E. |
Contributors | Schlossberg, Stephen (Assistant Editor, Columnist); Cole, Sarah (Copy Editor); Olmstead, Mary (Sports Editor); Tibstra, Laura (Editor's Assistant); Blackstad, Mark (Photo Editor); Schneidermann, Scott (Business Manager); Sloan, Mike (Advertising Manager); Thorson, Michelle (Production Graphics); Fernlund, Barb (Production); Prinzing, Scott (Columnist); Anderson, Julie (Columnist); Block, John (Cartoonist); Ball, D. Michael (Managing Editor) |
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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. 61 No. 6 Bethel College 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, MN 1 November 1985 Bethel professor's artwork desecrated by Dana L. Fisher Early last Tuesday morning, under cover of darkness, somebody, with or without accomplices, dragged the sculpture of Bethel professor Stewart Luckman inlo the Kresge courtyard, disassembled the work, and then fashioned it with garbage cans. As of Monday this week, those responsible had not been identified. The piece, a large metal work, was taken from the Art Garden south of the FA building. Other sculptures of Luck- man's there were found damaged, apparently knocked-over while the work in question was moved. Community reaction varied from ambivalence to outrage. Most immediate, however, was the response offered by Creativity and the Fine Arts students on Wednesday. Led by professor Dale Johnson, the class laid sheets of butcher paper around the sculpture and painted both appeals to the perpetrators} and personal af- Stewart Luckman's piece as it stood Wednesday morning. firmations of Luckman as artist and believer. Luckman himself had no comment. Faculty support, besides that of Johnson, was registered by Professor- Don Larson, who drew up and distributed an open letter to Luckman. In that letter, Larson stated the community's admiration for Luck- man's longstanding efforts at "reaching" despite the actions of a few "noiwfeachers." The Bethel Student Association also addressed a letter to Luckman on behalf of the student body. The idea of offering a reward for information about the vandalism was raised and subsequently dismissed by the BSA, primarily in anticipation of the sort of precedent it might set. Rank-and-file response seemed mostly to be of mild curiosity. Many students did not recognize the garbage cans as defacement. Others appeared to glory in the vandalism. Said one student, who asked not to be named, "It's better busted. It's recognizable." The majority of those students who had commented, however, expressed sadness and anger about the incident. Many interpreted the vandalism not as a simple prank, but rather, as a conscious rejection of modern art. Some view the act as an out-of-hand dismissal of anything, artistic or otherwise, that violates "our unity Vandals cont. p. 3 Carlson campaigns for School Board seat by Joy Skjegstad G.W. Carlson was late. He dropped a stack of papers on the desk and headed for the door. But the phone rang—it was his daughter. "Hi honey! Yes, I know I forgot my keys. Are you going to color it? You're not?" He listened silently for several minutes. "Okay, gotta go—thanks for calling!" He grabbed his coat and shouted from the hall, "We'll have to do the interview another day. I've gotta meet with my dissertation review committee, and I have a campaign fundraiser tonight." G.W. Carlson, assistant professor of history and political science at Bethel, is, among many other things, a candidate for a two-year seat on the St. Paul School Board. St. Paul voters go to the polls on November fifth. Carlson said he decided to become a candidate because he has expertise in education and can provide direction and leadership. "As Christians, we must be good stewards of our own abilities," he said. He said that running for office is part of his belief that "Christians have a responsibility to be in strategic positions so that they can have input into G. William Carlson decisionmaking." Carlson said that his years at Bethel as a history/secondary education student helped him to learn the "concept of a shared Christian life—being concerned about each other." He said that Doc Dalton, a former professor of history at Bethel, "was an example for me in his commitment to social concerns." Living in the Como Park area of Si. Paul for the past 17 years has also fueled Carlson's commitment to social concerns, particularly the educational needs of urban families. "The quality of life in urban areas depends on quality public education," he said. He pointed out that the children in his neighborhood are dependent on public schools for their education because private schools and "extras," such as music lessons, are often not options because of the expense. "I saw that these people needed someone who is committed to political involvement and will strongly support funding for schools, parks, and libraries." he said. Carlson also applies his philosophy of a Christian political commitment to his teaching. Connie Hope, a senior in political science, said that Carlson has taken a lot of time to help her "struggle through what my role in politics should be." She added that he has taught her to "believe in what I believe whatever the consequences. He's not one to compromise his beliefs as a result of political party involvement." Gaining the support of community groups, especially "DFL people whom I trust and admire" has been the most positive aspect of the campaign, according to Carlson. "It has meant a lot personally to get that vote of confidence," he said. He added that his campaign workers are a diverse and marvelous group of people, including parents, teachers, and community education specialists. Carlson said that it has been frustrating to be perceived as a political conservative just because he teaches at a theologically conservative school like Bethel. He said he responds by emphasizing the traditional Baptist view of separation of church and state. "Religion should not be denigrated in public schools, but neither should it be propagated," he said. Carlson's doctoral dissertation on Western evangelical responses to Russian Baptists was recently approved by the University of Minnesota, and he will soon receive his PhD. in Russian history. G.W. Carlson made time for the interview several days later. He arrived late—he had been at press interviews for most of the morning. With a tired sigh, he settled into the large chair in his office. The interview began again. The phone rang. "Hi, Paul. No, I haven't finished that candidate's questionnaire yet. I don't know how the other candidates manage to get them done on time-maybe they don't do anything else..." '|'j'Nl'M,'Ul^IA|l|l.¥lUMhn|l|^ll,'l'.,|ll'l!l 'l'i"lll"ii'."i)"lill''.lli''lllllUll'llll'"''ll,'ll..l'' BR.EFS 1ft to /\J& g The opening reception of Dawn Zero Erickson's drawings on fabric will be held in the art gallery on Monday, November 4, from 7-9 p.m. The matrix (artist's lecture and discussion of works) will be held on November 21 at 2 p.m. also in the art gallery. Please come! ■ Students are now allowed first hand information about AIDS. The Public Action Committee of Student Senate has invited the head nurse from Ramsey County Medical Center's intensive care unit to discuss the implications of AIDS. The forum will be held in the AC lounge this coming Monday, November 4 at 3:45 p.m. ■ Thanks to 198 Bethel students, 165 units of blood were donated to the Red Cross and will benefit many more people. On October 11, Kerri Dahl- strom, student coordinator, almost saw Bethel's goal of 180 pints reached. They fell short, however, because of 33 deferrals due to illness, recent overseas travel, or a deficiency in the blood. Another blood drive will be held on campus in March. ■ According to the Admissions Office, over 100 prospective students visited Bethel's campus on October 17 and 18. With the visit days, students were given the opportunity to visit with faculty, attend classes, tour the campus, and audition for next year's musical groups. This weekend Bethel will have the opportunity to attract new students. Between 100 and 150 guests are expected for the Bethel Weekend from October 31-November 2. These days will allow high school students to experience the social aspects of Bethel as well as the academics as they live in campus housing and attend many campus events. |
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