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The official student publication of Bethel College Friday/November 10 / 1995 Volume 71, Number 5 Inside. . . Variety Dutton's Crew A behind-the-scenes look at the people who heal and support Bethel athletes. Ice, Ice, Baby Chilling Gadkin facts and history of this retroSaddie Hawkins tradition. Arts Powder Keg? Finally.. .sparks fly in the film review. Sports Winter Sports Preview- How will Bethel's winter sports fare under the heat of MIAC competition? Opinions Is the Masterplan doom for destruction? Hamernick explores the potential downfalls. Next Issue Nov. 22 Changes in statement affect students1 lifestyle By RENAE ORVIS News Editor If you've heard that the lifestyle statement has undergone changes, you're right. If you've heard about huge changes in it, you're wrong. The lifestyle statement has been revised, but in the words of George Brushaber, this is more of a "restatement of the vision, not a revision of the statement." It all started in the fall of 1991 when Stuart Brisco preached a three part chapel series on holiness. His series prompted discussions on the idea of a possible reworking of the lifestyle statement. In 1992 more structure came to this idea and in 1993 the president named former Provost, Dave Brandt, President of Student Life, Judy Moseman and Campus Pastor, Keith Anderson the official committee to rewrite the existing statement in a more positive and contemporary format. At this time, the committee has finished their work and placed their final draft before the Board of Regents for approval at their meeting in Jan. What this means to the average student is that the new lifestyle statement will be shorter, clearer, more contemporary, more accessible and more meaningful. But what about dancing? Well, this issue was "given quite a bit of consideration," Moseman said. Right now, "although the wording on dance was changed in the document, implementation of on-campus dancing (is) tabled pending further discussion at the Regents level" according to Jay SEE CHANGES PAGE 2 Weldon Jones receives prestigious award By ROBIN HOUSER Variety Editor Since Bethel was recently rated third in the nation among liberal arts colleges for excellence in teaching, it comes as no surprise to find that Bethel's own biology Professor Dr. Weldon Jones received the prestigious award: Minnesota Professor of the Year. Jones, currently on sabbatical at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, was quite surprised to find out he had won the award. "Of course I was surprised," he said. "But to me, the huge thing is what it said about Bethel. When you're at a college that doesn't have the reputation of a Carleton or Macalester, you always wonder how you rate with other people or other colleges. To me, it's nice that other colleges are now aware of the Bethel Biology Department." The Minnesota Professorof the Year award is given out annually by the Carnegie Foundation. That committee gets one nomination from every college in the country and then selects a winner for each state. Jones's name was submitted last year by Dave Brandt, Bethel's previous Provost. "After Dave talked to me about it and submitted my name, I had to write an essay on my education philosophy," he said. Along with the essay, Jones had to turn in a resume and a collection of letters of support from former and present students, faculty and administration.- Bethel has been lucky to have Jones as a central part of their Biology Department since the fall of 1982. He came to the Midwest after being raised in Maine and attending school on the East Coast. Attending Harvard for his undergraduate and graduate work, Jones then went to Stanford Medical School for two years to finish his post doctoral fellowship. During this post-doc he studied fruit flies, which he has continued to study over the years. "People think it's strange to study fruit flies at medical school, but it's really just a part of studying and understanding how genes work." After spending years researching while in school, Jones decided that the research life wasn't for him. "I realized that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life stressed out about trying to make sure I had all the research tools and getting grants, and all that. And I'd always enjoyed teaching, so I started looking for jobs at colleges." Though Jones never attended a Christian school, the thought of teaching at one always intrigued him. He ended up applying at Bethel because it was practically the only Christian college that had a full- time position open at the time. His parents had attended Christian schools, but Jones himself had always been under the impression that the education was not as good at Christian schools than at secular colleges. He has since changed his mind. "I was foolish at the time," he said, "in SEE JONES PAGE 6 Ashcroft launches her newest book By LEANNE KRANZ Writing Intern English professor Mary Ellen Ashcroft will hold autograph sessions Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 for her book. The Magdalene Gospel. The signing will take place at Barnes & Noble at Har-Mar Mall in Roseville at 1 p.m. Saturday and at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria in Edina at 1:30 p.m: Sunday. The Magdalene Gospel began with Ashcroft's own Bible study. She had started reading the gospels from the poinl of view of the women involved in Jesus' life and was interested in exploring the life and teachings of Jesus from a female perspective. The end result of this study, her new book, has been reviewed in Publisher's Weekly. This pleases Ashcroft, since only a small amount of books receive recognition in Publisher's Weekly, If readers would like an autographed copy of The Magdalene Gospel, but are not able to attend eilher of the signing, they can obtain a copy by calling one of the two Barnes & Noble locations before the weekend of Nov. 11 th and 12th. The Magdalene Gospel is also available in Bethel's campus store. Mary Ellen Ashcroft Forum shares magic of the silver screen By AMY WIKEN Writing Intern A film is a ribbon of dreams," Orson Wells once said. ". . .Messages reach us from another world that is not ours and that brings us to the heart of a great secret. Here magic begins." "The Magic of Stories" is the theme for this year's Film Forum. Through the support for' several departments and the Provost office, the Film Forum is able to show six films throughout this school year, chosen for their unique power both to tell and show stories. The Film Forum was started 16 years ago by Dr. Don Postama, professor of philosophy. Postama saw a need for critical analysis of film by students, something that wasn't being encouraged at Bethel. He said that students are taught to analyze and study literature and" books for meaning. But Bethel was neglecting the visual medium of video and film, a medium students were very familiar with. Postama stated two goals for the Film Forum. First, the films will bring the broader world to campus, allowing students to observe different cultures, times and experiences outside of their usual realm. Secondly, the films will express different ideas that students may not be familiar wilh. Fiim has its own power which can "magically transplant us into its (the film's) world," Postama said. These two criteria help students to see something new and maybe something new about themselves. The showings are set in a discussion-oriented context. Before the film is shown, a one- page handout is provided and a brief introduction is given. The introduction touches on basic themes or ideas to look for within the film. Following the showing, a discussion is held for those who are interested. The discussion is lead by Postama, Thomas Becknell or others who have special knowledge or interest in the topic of the film. For the October showing of Like Water For Chocolate, Trish Beckford, Professor of Spanish and Luis DeJesus helped lead the discussion due to their experience with the Spanish culture. This is the first year the Forum is being held in the Benson Great Hall. In years past, the films were shown in FA 313 on 16mm film. But changes were made because the film SEE FORUM PAGE 2
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 71 No. 05 |
Date Published | November 10 1995 |
Decade | 1990 |
Academic Year | 1995 - 1996 |
Frequency | Biweekly |
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 | Piehl, Kristi |
Contributors | Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Ashcroft, Mary Ellen (Academic Advisor); Orvis, Renae (News Editor); Tucker, Amy (News Editor); Houser, Robin (Variety Editor); Vogelaar, Jody (Arts Editor); Rise, Carly (Sports Editor); Kastelein, Candy (Opinions Editor); Elgard, Angela M. (Photo Editor); Groh, John (Copy Editor); Hohnberger, Jason C. (Copy Editor); Schultz, Diane (Business Manager) |
Location |
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 17 |
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 official student publication of Bethel College Friday/November 10 / 1995 Volume 71, Number 5 Inside. . . Variety Dutton's Crew A behind-the-scenes look at the people who heal and support Bethel athletes. Ice, Ice, Baby Chilling Gadkin facts and history of this retroSaddie Hawkins tradition. Arts Powder Keg? Finally.. .sparks fly in the film review. Sports Winter Sports Preview- How will Bethel's winter sports fare under the heat of MIAC competition? Opinions Is the Masterplan doom for destruction? Hamernick explores the potential downfalls. Next Issue Nov. 22 Changes in statement affect students1 lifestyle By RENAE ORVIS News Editor If you've heard that the lifestyle statement has undergone changes, you're right. If you've heard about huge changes in it, you're wrong. The lifestyle statement has been revised, but in the words of George Brushaber, this is more of a "restatement of the vision, not a revision of the statement." It all started in the fall of 1991 when Stuart Brisco preached a three part chapel series on holiness. His series prompted discussions on the idea of a possible reworking of the lifestyle statement. In 1992 more structure came to this idea and in 1993 the president named former Provost, Dave Brandt, President of Student Life, Judy Moseman and Campus Pastor, Keith Anderson the official committee to rewrite the existing statement in a more positive and contemporary format. At this time, the committee has finished their work and placed their final draft before the Board of Regents for approval at their meeting in Jan. What this means to the average student is that the new lifestyle statement will be shorter, clearer, more contemporary, more accessible and more meaningful. But what about dancing? Well, this issue was "given quite a bit of consideration," Moseman said. Right now, "although the wording on dance was changed in the document, implementation of on-campus dancing (is) tabled pending further discussion at the Regents level" according to Jay SEE CHANGES PAGE 2 Weldon Jones receives prestigious award By ROBIN HOUSER Variety Editor Since Bethel was recently rated third in the nation among liberal arts colleges for excellence in teaching, it comes as no surprise to find that Bethel's own biology Professor Dr. Weldon Jones received the prestigious award: Minnesota Professor of the Year. Jones, currently on sabbatical at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, was quite surprised to find out he had won the award. "Of course I was surprised," he said. "But to me, the huge thing is what it said about Bethel. When you're at a college that doesn't have the reputation of a Carleton or Macalester, you always wonder how you rate with other people or other colleges. To me, it's nice that other colleges are now aware of the Bethel Biology Department." The Minnesota Professorof the Year award is given out annually by the Carnegie Foundation. That committee gets one nomination from every college in the country and then selects a winner for each state. Jones's name was submitted last year by Dave Brandt, Bethel's previous Provost. "After Dave talked to me about it and submitted my name, I had to write an essay on my education philosophy," he said. Along with the essay, Jones had to turn in a resume and a collection of letters of support from former and present students, faculty and administration.- Bethel has been lucky to have Jones as a central part of their Biology Department since the fall of 1982. He came to the Midwest after being raised in Maine and attending school on the East Coast. Attending Harvard for his undergraduate and graduate work, Jones then went to Stanford Medical School for two years to finish his post doctoral fellowship. During this post-doc he studied fruit flies, which he has continued to study over the years. "People think it's strange to study fruit flies at medical school, but it's really just a part of studying and understanding how genes work." After spending years researching while in school, Jones decided that the research life wasn't for him. "I realized that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life stressed out about trying to make sure I had all the research tools and getting grants, and all that. And I'd always enjoyed teaching, so I started looking for jobs at colleges." Though Jones never attended a Christian school, the thought of teaching at one always intrigued him. He ended up applying at Bethel because it was practically the only Christian college that had a full- time position open at the time. His parents had attended Christian schools, but Jones himself had always been under the impression that the education was not as good at Christian schools than at secular colleges. He has since changed his mind. "I was foolish at the time," he said, "in SEE JONES PAGE 6 Ashcroft launches her newest book By LEANNE KRANZ Writing Intern English professor Mary Ellen Ashcroft will hold autograph sessions Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 for her book. The Magdalene Gospel. The signing will take place at Barnes & Noble at Har-Mar Mall in Roseville at 1 p.m. Saturday and at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria in Edina at 1:30 p.m: Sunday. The Magdalene Gospel began with Ashcroft's own Bible study. She had started reading the gospels from the poinl of view of the women involved in Jesus' life and was interested in exploring the life and teachings of Jesus from a female perspective. The end result of this study, her new book, has been reviewed in Publisher's Weekly. This pleases Ashcroft, since only a small amount of books receive recognition in Publisher's Weekly, If readers would like an autographed copy of The Magdalene Gospel, but are not able to attend eilher of the signing, they can obtain a copy by calling one of the two Barnes & Noble locations before the weekend of Nov. 11 th and 12th. The Magdalene Gospel is also available in Bethel's campus store. Mary Ellen Ashcroft Forum shares magic of the silver screen By AMY WIKEN Writing Intern A film is a ribbon of dreams," Orson Wells once said. ". . .Messages reach us from another world that is not ours and that brings us to the heart of a great secret. Here magic begins." "The Magic of Stories" is the theme for this year's Film Forum. Through the support for' several departments and the Provost office, the Film Forum is able to show six films throughout this school year, chosen for their unique power both to tell and show stories. The Film Forum was started 16 years ago by Dr. Don Postama, professor of philosophy. Postama saw a need for critical analysis of film by students, something that wasn't being encouraged at Bethel. He said that students are taught to analyze and study literature and" books for meaning. But Bethel was neglecting the visual medium of video and film, a medium students were very familiar with. Postama stated two goals for the Film Forum. First, the films will bring the broader world to campus, allowing students to observe different cultures, times and experiences outside of their usual realm. Secondly, the films will express different ideas that students may not be familiar wilh. Fiim has its own power which can "magically transplant us into its (the film's) world," Postama said. These two criteria help students to see something new and maybe something new about themselves. The showings are set in a discussion-oriented context. Before the film is shown, a one- page handout is provided and a brief introduction is given. The introduction touches on basic themes or ideas to look for within the film. Following the showing, a discussion is held for those who are interested. The discussion is lead by Postama, Thomas Becknell or others who have special knowledge or interest in the topic of the film. For the October showing of Like Water For Chocolate, Trish Beckford, Professor of Spanish and Luis DeJesus helped lead the discussion due to their experience with the Spanish culture. This is the first year the Forum is being held in the Benson Great Hall. In years past, the films were shown in FA 313 on 16mm film. But changes were made because the film SEE FORUM PAGE 2 |
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