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Wednesday, May 3, 2000 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 13 Environmental Stewardship: A Call to Restoration Environmental awareness has always been an important issue, but taking a Christian position on this topic provides a new perspective. The call for Christians to be stewards of creation is an old one.Echoes of God's .^gfc ^ admoni- tion to Jgm gL Adam in Ihe S^hH Wtt Gar- den of 'KTTJS ■Ur Eden are still ^^ W heard in present concerns about recycling and global warming. Spread...pages 8 and 9: Professors visit Biosphere II Restoration Project: Serving the Earth. Serving the Poor "Consider Creation," by Thomas Becknell. professor of English Hargis Park is dedicated. See pages 14 and 16 for related stories. Students retrieve the golden egg. See page 7 for the winners. Paradise Found: Spring Banquet 2000 Saturday, May 20 Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with a free dinner being served at 6 p.m. In concert post-banquet: The Waiting Sign up at the POs from May 1 through 11. BCL responds with pilot program By Sarah Aue Editor-in-chief Based on a request from Student Senate, the Bethel College Library (BCL) extended its hours beginning May 1. In response to multiple letters from student leaders and a bill passed by the Student Senate, the BCL introduced a pilot program of longer hours that will run for the last three weeks of classes. This extension adds 2.5 hours a week, affecting hours on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Library Director Bob Suderman said, "The Student Senate has asked for more hours, and we have produced." This program, however, is not the response the studenl sena tors wanted. Their proposal, which was first presented to administration during Ihe fall semester, included 13 extra hours of library time. "It has been frustrating to get such a little amount," said sophomore Senator Rory Lemke. "It doesn't seem like they are taking it very seriously." Lemke played an instrumental part in this process, gathering statistics from other colleges, taking surveys and writing letters to the administration. The BCL has the fewest library hours of the 13 colleges in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). Augsburg College comes in second with 11.5 more hours than Bethel, primarily due to their loneer hours on weekends. Currently, the BCL is open 84.5 hours during the week. In comparison with other MIAC schools, eight of the 13 college libraries are open over 100 hours a week. The majority of these libraries are open until midnight or 1 a.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to midnight on weekends. "I think it's unfortunate for an institution—one that strives for academic excellence—lo sit at the bottom of the barrel in library hours," said Senate Chair David Balmer. "The administration has shown throughout the process that they don't take this seriously, and apparently other schools do." Junior Sarah Naponelli, senior class president-elect, said that Bethel's library hours "are nol adequate for the needs of the students." One possible problem with extending library hours is finding people who will work them. As of now, students are working the new trial hours. Suderman also said that they are "stretching students pretty far" when it comes to scheduling. If and when the need arises for non-student staff to stay late, that problem will need to be addressed. Another issue brought up by both students and staff is the lack of financial resources available for work-study in ihe library. As for next year, possibilities for further expansion will continue to be explored. "If students take advantage of these hours, we will keep pushing for more hours," said Student Body President-elect Steve Peterson. Ricker's letter elicits student response Blood drive successful at Bethel By Christina Rankins Managing Editor On April 12, Baptist General Conference (BGC) President Ricker wrote a letter to BGC pastors as an update regarding the foreknowledge discussion. This letter refers lo the "hiring policy" as presented by Ricker and President Brushaber in the September 30, 1999 letter to BGC pastors, which stated, "Bethel will not hire, either at the college or the seminary, other faculty members who hold the openness theology view." In the more recent letter, Ricker said, "We recommend to the Board of Trustees of Bethel College and Seminary that views contrary: to God's exhaustive foreknowledge not be taught by any Bethel professor or instructor who espouses such views." In response to debate surrounding the foreknowledge discussion, a group of students called the Concerned and Committed Students wrote a resolution that encompasses aspects of the issue, which range from support for the BGC Affirmation of Faith to a reaction to Ricker's letter. This group concluded: "If this suggestion were to come to pass, professors whose purpose is to act as catalysts (not persuaders) would be forced to remain silent on issues which contribute to a well- rounded liberal arts education." The foreknowledge discussion remains an ongoing dialogue, with the number of participants continually increasing. Keep reading for further updates. See page 3 for the resolution from the Concerned and Committed Students. Sophomore Leah Tervonen smiles at a Red Cross worker, who is getting Tervonen ready to donate blood. The drive was last Thursday, April 27. 'Publisher's Weekly' honors Boyd By Sarah Aue Editor-in-chief Presenting a clear explanation of the Open view of the future of God, "God of the Possible," written by professor of Biblical and Theological Studies Greg Boyd, received the Star Review in the April 24 issue of "Publisher's Weekly." This review is the first of its kind for a book published by the Baker Book House. Criteria for this recognition in clude the following categories: unusual interest, potential influence and merit. Word of its release created controversy for Baker Book House when other authors under their label, namely Dr. John Piper, ihreatened to withdraw their projects. Much of this was a result of the current discussion involving the Baptist General Conference's view of Boyd's theological position. Released on March 22, "God of the Possible" has been in the making continued on page 2
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 75 No. 13 |
Date Published | May 03 2000 |
Decade | 2000 |
Academic Year | 1999 - 2000 |
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 | Aue, Sarah |
Contributors | Rankins, Christina (Managing Editor); Larson, Carin (News Editor); Mueller, Laura (Views Editor); Rockwell, Peter (Variety Editor); Stewart, Jen (A&E Editor); Grono, Sarah (Sports Editor); Lang, Matt (Photo Editor); Bowen, Jennielee (Layout Editor); Soderstrom, Amy (Copy Editor); Derksen, Delwin (Business Manager); Ochs, Jon (Advertising Manager); Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Horstman, Joey (Academic Advisor) |
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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 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 | Wednesday, May 3, 2000 The Newspaper of Bethel College Volume 75 • Number 13 Environmental Stewardship: A Call to Restoration Environmental awareness has always been an important issue, but taking a Christian position on this topic provides a new perspective. The call for Christians to be stewards of creation is an old one.Echoes of God's .^gfc ^ admoni- tion to Jgm gL Adam in Ihe S^hH Wtt Gar- den of 'KTTJS ■Ur Eden are still ^^ W heard in present concerns about recycling and global warming. Spread...pages 8 and 9: Professors visit Biosphere II Restoration Project: Serving the Earth. Serving the Poor "Consider Creation," by Thomas Becknell. professor of English Hargis Park is dedicated. See pages 14 and 16 for related stories. Students retrieve the golden egg. See page 7 for the winners. Paradise Found: Spring Banquet 2000 Saturday, May 20 Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with a free dinner being served at 6 p.m. In concert post-banquet: The Waiting Sign up at the POs from May 1 through 11. BCL responds with pilot program By Sarah Aue Editor-in-chief Based on a request from Student Senate, the Bethel College Library (BCL) extended its hours beginning May 1. In response to multiple letters from student leaders and a bill passed by the Student Senate, the BCL introduced a pilot program of longer hours that will run for the last three weeks of classes. This extension adds 2.5 hours a week, affecting hours on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Library Director Bob Suderman said, "The Student Senate has asked for more hours, and we have produced." This program, however, is not the response the studenl sena tors wanted. Their proposal, which was first presented to administration during Ihe fall semester, included 13 extra hours of library time. "It has been frustrating to get such a little amount," said sophomore Senator Rory Lemke. "It doesn't seem like they are taking it very seriously." Lemke played an instrumental part in this process, gathering statistics from other colleges, taking surveys and writing letters to the administration. The BCL has the fewest library hours of the 13 colleges in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). Augsburg College comes in second with 11.5 more hours than Bethel, primarily due to their loneer hours on weekends. Currently, the BCL is open 84.5 hours during the week. In comparison with other MIAC schools, eight of the 13 college libraries are open over 100 hours a week. The majority of these libraries are open until midnight or 1 a.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to midnight on weekends. "I think it's unfortunate for an institution—one that strives for academic excellence—lo sit at the bottom of the barrel in library hours," said Senate Chair David Balmer. "The administration has shown throughout the process that they don't take this seriously, and apparently other schools do." Junior Sarah Naponelli, senior class president-elect, said that Bethel's library hours "are nol adequate for the needs of the students." One possible problem with extending library hours is finding people who will work them. As of now, students are working the new trial hours. Suderman also said that they are "stretching students pretty far" when it comes to scheduling. If and when the need arises for non-student staff to stay late, that problem will need to be addressed. Another issue brought up by both students and staff is the lack of financial resources available for work-study in ihe library. As for next year, possibilities for further expansion will continue to be explored. "If students take advantage of these hours, we will keep pushing for more hours," said Student Body President-elect Steve Peterson. Ricker's letter elicits student response Blood drive successful at Bethel By Christina Rankins Managing Editor On April 12, Baptist General Conference (BGC) President Ricker wrote a letter to BGC pastors as an update regarding the foreknowledge discussion. This letter refers lo the "hiring policy" as presented by Ricker and President Brushaber in the September 30, 1999 letter to BGC pastors, which stated, "Bethel will not hire, either at the college or the seminary, other faculty members who hold the openness theology view." In the more recent letter, Ricker said, "We recommend to the Board of Trustees of Bethel College and Seminary that views contrary: to God's exhaustive foreknowledge not be taught by any Bethel professor or instructor who espouses such views." In response to debate surrounding the foreknowledge discussion, a group of students called the Concerned and Committed Students wrote a resolution that encompasses aspects of the issue, which range from support for the BGC Affirmation of Faith to a reaction to Ricker's letter. This group concluded: "If this suggestion were to come to pass, professors whose purpose is to act as catalysts (not persuaders) would be forced to remain silent on issues which contribute to a well- rounded liberal arts education." The foreknowledge discussion remains an ongoing dialogue, with the number of participants continually increasing. Keep reading for further updates. See page 3 for the resolution from the Concerned and Committed Students. Sophomore Leah Tervonen smiles at a Red Cross worker, who is getting Tervonen ready to donate blood. The drive was last Thursday, April 27. 'Publisher's Weekly' honors Boyd By Sarah Aue Editor-in-chief Presenting a clear explanation of the Open view of the future of God, "God of the Possible," written by professor of Biblical and Theological Studies Greg Boyd, received the Star Review in the April 24 issue of "Publisher's Weekly." This review is the first of its kind for a book published by the Baker Book House. Criteria for this recognition in clude the following categories: unusual interest, potential influence and merit. Word of its release created controversy for Baker Book House when other authors under their label, namely Dr. John Piper, ihreatened to withdraw their projects. Much of this was a result of the current discussion involving the Baptist General Conference's view of Boyd's theological position. Released on March 22, "God of the Possible" has been in the making continued on page 2 |
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