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lRECl4RION J§etbel 1Singbom Up for grab~ :flar. 21=22 Vol. XLVII No. 11 Peoples PodiulI/ ..... To the editor: Well, here I am, in beautiful sunny Santa Barbara, basically a Bethel grad, and earning a living as a secretary. 1 like it here, particularly since my fiance lives only ten minutes away - at Westmont College. Which brings me to a reason for this letter. I was reading the latest Clarion Nancy sent me, and I suddenly realized that you are really putting out a fine paper. You don't ignore campus concerns, but you still go beyond those limitations. ,I appreciate that. 1 am not going to say that Westmont's paper reeks. But it comes close to it. (They even print lots of naughty words . . .). Anyway, I guess I still feel like I'm a part of Bethel, and I'm glad the Clarion is still going strong. (Thank you, Bob). One thing. Westmont is a "richer" school than Bethel; (i.e., they waste more money). And their campus doesn't look nearly as well-kept as ours. (Why not stop by and thank Eric sometime? He does nice work!) One more thing. Westmont has no planned social events for weeks at a time (Bill - how goes it?). Bethel may not be perfect, but you appreciate it more when you see it from another point of view. Except for the weather. California wins, hands down, (83 today!) Greetings. Love, Joey Healy Our error The CLARION would like to correct a mistake printedin the last issue, page nine, in the story "Dismissed Profs." Dr. Chris Weintz will NOT be leaving after his sabbatical next year. He will merely be resigning from his position as Chairman of the Department of Eng_ lish. One of the present members of the faculty will take over this position at that time. We wish to apologize for this misunderstanding and allay the fears of all those who came to believe Dr. Weintz was resigning. We also wish to thank all those who brought this item to our attention. two To the editor: Thank you Band Members and Director! Now that we have concluded another home basketball season we want to express to the Bethel community our appreciation for the Bethel band at our football and basketball games. We want to especially thank Dr. Julius Whitinger for the support he gives the athletic program by having the band play at games. There is no doubt that our band adds to the spirit and enjoyment of a game for the players, coaches and spectators. In fact, the good support of our teams by the Bethel students, faculty and staff can most likely be partially credited to our band. When music is missing from a football or basketball game we tend to have a dull, spiritless contest. This has been the case at some away games where the host's college band was not present. Dr. Whitinger, Jan Gerrard, student director, and band members, we hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed listening and responding to your music. Eugene Glader, Athletic Director Jack Trager, Basketball Coach Chub Reynolds, Football Coach Dave Klostreich, Assistant Football Coach More on profs To the editor: There are three arguments generally given for the decision not to renew the contracts of Richard Ward and Jon Fagerson. They are (1) lessened student interest in the History and English departments in favor of Psychology and Social Science, (2) Bethel's financial squeeze and (3) the failure of the professors to "fit in with the aims and goals of Bethel." All three arguments are unfounded. Regardless of student interest in the various departments, Bethel owes each student the best program possible in his or her concentration. Of course the Psychology and Social Science departments should be built up, but not at the expense of the History and English departments. As a history major, I am more familiar with the situation in that department, and its program needs to be expanded, not curtailed. It is sadly lacking in Asian, Latin American, and African and Black history programs, and it will be devastated in the crucial area of ancient history if Ward leaves. Bethel has the money to pay Ward and Fagerson, as well as to hire new professors where they are needed. If we can afford to send a football team all around the countryside to be clobbered by everyone, we can afford to pay our professors. (The achievements of athletic teams does not entirely determine their right to exist. If Bethel's football team was 10-0 and ranked No.1 nationally among small colleges, its existence would still be unjustified if it was necessary to dismiss professors in order to maintain it. In an educational institution, curricular activities must have priority over extra-curricular. The failure of Bethel's football program only underscores the distortion of priorities which exists when it is allowed to continue while professors are dismissed in order to "maintain economic balance." Incidentally, this letter is not the tirade of an anti-athletic bookworm who never realized the value of sports. As a member of Bethel's tennis team and a former junior high and high school player, I have long enjoyed and appreciated interscholastic athletic competition. However, I would be perfectly willing to give up my equipment and travel allowance, and even have tennis relegated to the status of club activity if it were necessary for the continuance and improvement of Bethel's academic excellence). Not only should extra-curricular activities such as athletics be cut back ROSE BOWL LANES Congratulates Bethel In Their IOlstYear Open for bowling most anytime with discounts to all Bethel students 631-1142 631-1143 to meet scholastic needs, but the new campus building program should be sacrificed also. Of what use is the world's most beautiful campus if it houses a college with an inferior academic program? Weare in school to learn, not to admire our pretty buildings. Anyone who says that Ward and Fagerson do not fit the aims and goals of Bethel either does not know the men or is guilty of deliberate slander. Outstanding scholarship, independent thinking, Christian warmth, and love for students and colleagues (charactertistics which Ward and Fagerson posess in abundance) are not inconsistent with the aims and goals of Bethel. If Ward and Fagerson leave, it will not be because they have been inconsistent with Bethel's aims and goals, but because Bethel has become inconsistent with its own aims and goals. Not trite To the editor: Peter Calhoun . . ri.g ht ., It has something to do with something I can't put my finger on. It has something to do with yelling at refereeS and booing 'at basketball games (you silly Americans ... ). Don't call me trite, I'm right. It has something to do with evolved five and ten cent papers aiming scrawny fingers point blank range at a person or persons while the other hand discreetly leads a chorus of "One in the Spirit." Don't call me trite, I'm right. And don't point your finger at me 'cause it takes no holy man to see that Jesus didn't construct the boxing ring where fighters in dove white gloves turn from their cherished corners to score on each other. I prayerfully withdraw my pointing finger and ask you to pray about this thing. It has been kept hidden in your heart ever so poorly. Am I not right? Larry E. Ostrom Falcon Barbers Long hair is in . ~ let us shape it FOR APPOINTMENTS ~ PHONE: 646-2323 -.~.... 1713 NORTH SNELLING SHOW ME tells of true love by Bev Olsson Last Saturday night in the fieldhouse 19 Bethel students performed the musical "Show Me!" The cast has been working on this musical since Marty Mauk organized it last semester. This was entirely a student effort, independent of the music department. The music was directed by Randy Hall, a former Bethel student. The choreography was directed by Judy Feuk. Judy also had the solo part of Patti. She is the only one in the group that does not attend Bethel. .Joey was played by Marty Mauk, Chris by Tim Johnson and Julie by Judy Allison. Last, but hardly least, was the character Al as played by Dave Shaw. The audience of about 300 responded enthusiastically . Jimmy and Carol Owens, the writers of "Show Me!" say this about the story and purpose. "Show Me!" is the story of Joey. Joey is a boy - any boy, any color, from anywhere - who has "a big, empty, nothin" right in the middle of his soul. It's also the story of Joey's friends who are empty, too, and who are willing to try anything in their search for happiness and peace. And it's the story of some Christians who are earnest in their faith, but hiding behind impersonal methods of outreach as an excuse not to become personally involved. Only when the walls of prejudice and misunderstanding fall and love appears does Joey begin to find his answers. If it should appear for a time that the writers are disdainful of the church, please believe that this is not so. It was once said of Will Rogers that he' poked fun at America and pointed out her imperfections as he saw them, not because he wanted to hurt America, but because he loved America and wanted her to be pel'fect. We, too, happen to feel that the affable elbow of satire can be more efficacious than the rigid finger of ridicule. Sometimes the elbow jabs pretty hard, but it hurts only the unbending. "Show Me!" is trying to say that perhaps some of us in the church have been trying to sell salvation as a package deal: faith in Jesus, plus a two-button suit, a haircut and clean sox. And it isn't working. But love works. Love; communicating face to face, heart to heart, soul to soul. God is love - undiscriminating and all-encompassing. And He offers it to every-one just as they are: clean, dirty, rich, poor, straight or spaced-out. And this love can be manifested only through His own people: real "Jesus people" who will yield themselves to the Holy Spirit and let His' love flow! Then even the most alienated will respond, as men have always responded, to the person of Jesus Christ." The "Show Me!" cast will be performing in high schools and churches in the area upon invitation. A 1,200-seat, crowded, plush commode??? A newly married couple was looking for a home in the country. After finding one they thought suitable, they made their way home. Upon reaching home the wife happened to remember they hadn't noticed a bathroom commode. So they decided to write the owner about it. Being very modest and shy, she hesitated to write out "bathroom commode" so in her letter she wrote "BC". The owner did not understand it and thought she meant Baptist Church, so he wrote as follows: Dear Madam: I regret very much the delay in answering your letter and I take pleasure in informing you that the "BC" is located nine miles from your new home, and you can go there Sundays and W ednesdays. It is capable of seating 1,200 people, which is very fortunate if you are in the habit of going regularly. But no doubt you will be interested in knowing that many people take their lunch and make a day of it. Others go by car and arrive just in time. But one is generally in a hurry and cannot wait if the "BC" is crowded. The first time I went five years ago and we had to stand up all of the time. Of course you cannot fully appreciate it unless you are comfortably seated. It may interest you that the BC is having a supper Ito raise money to have plush seating. Part of the money will be used to buy the paper that is distributed each month. I might add that it pains me deeply not to be able to go more often. But as we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, especially in cold weather. Yours truly, Mr. Jones The Landlord P.S. I'll see you there. three ----~~--pe'lpecfive £:ditor's note: In lieu of the upcoming senate elections, Editorin- Chief Bob Miko, a candidate for senate president, has temporarily yielded his position as editor. He will return next issue. This article was first printed in HELP and FOOD and was written by William MacDonald. There is a curious problem today in the evangelical world - one that poses sobering questions for the church and for the individual believer. The problem in brief is this: A great army of personal soul·winners has been mobilized to reach the populace for Christ. They are' earnest, zealous, enthusiastic, and persuasive. To their credit it must be said that they are on the job. And it is one of the phenomena of our times that they rack up an astounding number of conversions. Everything so far seems to be on the plus side. But the problem is this. The conversions do not stick. The fruit does not remain. Six months later there is nothing to be seen for all the aggressive evangelism. The capsule technique of soul-winning has produced stillbirths. What lies at the back of all this malpractice in bringing souls to the birth? Strangely enough it begins with the valid determination to preach the pure gospel of the Grace of God. We want to keep the message simple - uncluttered by any suggestion that man can ever earn or deserve eternal life. Justification is by faith alone, apart from the deeds of the law. Therefore, the message is "only believe." From there we reduce the message to a concise formula. For instance, the evangelistic process is cut down to a few basic questions and answers, as follows: "Do you believe you are a sinner?" "Yes." "Do you believe Christ died for sinners?" "Yes." "WiU you receive Him as your Savior?" "Yes." "Then you are saved!" "1 am?" "Yes, the Bible says you are saved." At first blush the method and the message might seem above criticism. But on closer study we are forced to have second thoughts and to conclude that we have over-simplified the Gospel. The first fatal law is missing emphasis on repentance. There can be no true conversion without conviction of sin. H is one thing to agree that 1 am a sinner; it is quite another thing to experience the conviction of sin. It is one thing to agree that 1 am a sinner; it is quite another thing to e'x. perience the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. Unless 1 have a Spirit-wrought consciousness of my utterly lost condition, 1 can never excercise saving faith. It is useless to tell unconvicted sinners to believe on Jesus - that message is only for those who know they are lost. We sugarcoat the Gospel when we de-emphasize man's fallen condition. four With that kind of watered-down message, people receive the Word with joy instead of with deep contrition. They do not have deep roots ,and though they might endure for a while, they soon give up all profession when persecuted or trouble comes (Matthew 13:21). We have forgotten that the message is repentance toward God, as well as faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. A second serious omission is a missing emphasis on the Lordship of Christ. A light, jovial mental assent that Jesus is Savior misses the point. Jesus is first Lord, then Savior, The New Testament always places His Lordship before His Saviorhood. Do we present the full implications of His Lordship to people? He always did. A third defect in our message is our tendency to keep the terms of discipleship hidden until a decision has been made for Jesus. Our Lord never did this. The message He preached included the cross as well as the crown. "He never hid his scars to win disciples." He revealed the worst along with the best, then told His listeners to count the cost. We popularize the message and promise fun. The result of all this is that we have people believing without knowing what they believe. In many cases they have no doctrinal basis for their decisions. They do not know the implications of commitment to Christ. They have never experienced the mysterious, miraculous work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration. And of course we have others who are talked into a profession because of the slick salesmanship techniques of the soul-winner. Or some who want to please the affable, personable young man with the winning smile. And some who only want to get rid of this religious interloper who has intruded on their privacy. Satan laughs when these' conversions are triumphantly announced on earth. 1 would like to raise several questions that might lead us to some changes in our strategy of evangelism. First of all, can we generally expect people to make an north s-br siate banU 1820 North Lexington Avenue (3 Blocks North of Larpenteur Avenue) Drive-In Daily from 7:30 A.M. Till 6:00 P.M. (Except Saturday) 9:00 A.M. - 4:00P.M. Friday till 7:30 Free Checking 489-8811 intelligent commitment to Christ the first time they hear the Gospel? Certainly there is the exceptional case where a person has already been prepared by the Holy Spirit. But, generally s,peaking, the process involves sowing the seed, watering it, .then sometime later reaping the harvest. In our mania for instant conversion, we have forgotten that conception, gestation, and birth do not occur on the same day. A second question: Can a capsule prese'ntation of the Gospel really do justice to so great a message? As one who has written several Gospel tracts, I confess to a certain sense of misgiving in even attempting to condense the Good News into four small pages. Would we not be wiser to give people the full presentation as it is found in the Gospels or in the New Testament? Thirdly, is all this pressure for decisions really Scriptural? Where in ,the New Testament were people ever pressured into making a profession? We justify our practice by saying that if only one out of ten is genuine, it is worth it. But what about the other nine - disillusioned, bitter, perhaps deceived enroute to Hell 'by a false profession? And I must ask this: Is all this boasting about conversions really accurate? You've met the man who solemnly tells you of ten people he contacted that day and all of them were saved. A young doctor testified that every time he goes to a new city, he looks in the phone book for people with his last name. Then he calls them one by one and leads them through the four steps to salvation. Amazingly enough, everyone of them opens the door of his heart to Jesus. I don't want to doubt the honesty of people like this, but am I wrong in thinking that they are extremely naive? Where are all those people who are saved? They cannot be found. What it all means is that we should seriously re_examine our streamlined, capsule evangelism. We should be willing to spend time teaching the Gospel, laying a solid doctrinal foundation for faith to rest on. We should stress the necessity for repentance - a complete about-face with regard to sin. We should stress the full implications of the Lordship of Christ and the conditions of discipleship. We should explain what belief really involves. We should be willing to wait for the Holy Spirit to produce genuine conviction of sin. Then we should be ready to lead the person to saving faith n the Lord Jesus Christ. If we do this, we'll have le'ss astronomical figures of socalled conversions, but more genuine cases of spiritual rebirth. Glasses Contact Lenses ELWOOD CARLSON Optician 227-7818 272 Lowry Medical Arts St. Paul, Minn. 55102 To the Editor: President lundquist ela borates on the professors' release I am sorry for the ambiguities that have clouded the recent discussions a'bout not renewing the annual appointment of two of our tea'chers for next year. I do not want this to mar the fine relationship we have enjoyed with both of these men or to be a devisive factor within our Bethel community. I also hold them in high regard and feel that they have enriched our campus in ways for which all of us are grateful. In seeking to clarify the situation, I want to reaffirm that the precipitant for the decision to adjust the number of teachers in both the English and History Departments to conform to the pa,tterns of student registration under the new curriculum was an economrc one. Many colleges are experiencing this same kind of readjustment. The studentteacher ratio that we are working toward in our long-range plan is 18-1. During the first semester we were at 16-1. With the normal second semester drop, we currently are at 15: 1. This means that our student body needs to grow further before we have a net increase of teachers. In the meantime, we are seeking to expand in .the areas where student concentration is growing by adjusting in .those areas where it is lessening. Hence, the general decision to eliminate two posts by adjusting the number of teachers to our actual needs was an administrative one made by me in connection with budget deliberations with the Board of Regents for the 1972-73 school year. The specific decision relative to personnel was made by Dean Olson after consultaton with the leaders of the departments as a part of his responsibility in the Dean's office. Of course, neither department was happy with the thought of losing a teacher and hoped that some other way might be found. I know that many factors were involved in the Dean's judgment. I have accepted his recommendations because I have such great confidence in his vision for Bethel and his understanding of the .total needs of our school as we move into our experiences with the new curriculum and the new opportunities of our day. It has been asked legitimately if we ought to be concerned about minor amounts in the annual operating budget when we are raising large amounts for new campus facilities. However, we are for the most part not deaHng with the same monies. The new campus is being built essentially by single one-time gifts, usually over-and-above other gifts. The annual program requires continuous gifts on a yearly basis usually budgeted in the stewardship goals of Bethel's friends. We have to budget very carefully and our student-teacher ratio is a most important element. Further, our decision to keep tuition next year at this year's level in spite of inflationary pressures and the decision of the Baptist General Conference to increase church gifts to Bethel's current operations only modestly next year calls for rigorous fiscal policy on our part. In the light of our discussions, I am greatly concerned about maintaining a sense of genuine Christian community on campus - marked by love, gentleness, kindness, and patience. This will not shield us from hard decisions that need to be made occasionally but it will give us a context of both concern and confidence within which we can seek to work together as brothers and sisters in Christ. President Lundquist fire Pit's poignant perversion pervades pre-dawn prank Editor's note: This letter was discovered and confiscated by the Bethel censors. It has been turned over to the Clarion to expose the Pit's pointless position on positive perversion. STOPPIT! Dear Carole, The Pit has done it! We have accomplished the impossible! Bravely, boldly, daringly, we. have entered the forbidden inner sanctuary of the gIrls dorm. Working on courage alone, we rendered a humiliating defeat to the once impenetrable fortress led by the most fiendishly intelligent, devastatingly devious minds on campus! Thirteen anxious, untried heroes - unsure, unsteady, but highly organized and extremely determined -entered that ominous domain in the dark moments before dawn. And thirteen triumphant, seasoned veterans emerged in the glow of a stunning upset. What a hundred burly beasts failed to do in a previous encounter with awesome Bodien, the Intrepid Thirteen from Pit succeeded. Seventy-five minutes of planned clock-like precision and the job was done. Thirteen volunteers - thirteen assignments - all performed with grim effi-ciency and cool audacity. . . First Mom Westerlund's door was wIred shut. Her pho~e was promptly disconnected through the switchboard. Not only did the illustrious Pit~Men penetrate the feminine stronghold, but they vlOlated the very sanctity of the women's johns! Handles were taken off the hot and cold faucets. The john seats were taken off and all fuses were turned off. With the threat of their personal fortunes on the line (about 25 smacks per head) they cheerfully wagered it all for the immense prestige ~h~t might be gained, and which certainly belonged withm the Halls of the Pit. With the modesty that ranks high among our many virtues we must admit that a benevolent God was smiling upon us in our hour of peril. Because there were a number of breaks - miscues by our worthy adversaries, and frankly, uncanny good luck. For instance: a ohone disconnected in the nick of time, several female night owls too sleepy to notice the difference in sexes, unlocked fuse boxes, and perhaps more of which we were unaware. six Well, to conclude this epic, this most memorable OPEN LATE! 12:30 a_m. Sun; thru Thurs. ALL NIGHT FRI. & SAT. UNCLE JOHNIJS FAMILY RESTAURANT ROSEVILLE North Snelling at Highway 36 odyssey of a long list of venerable Pit exploits! it must be said that aroma of unprecedented success IS sweet. Name withheld to protect the not-so-innocent. P.S. I sincerely hope this 'letter' is taken in the fun and love for which it was intended. Boys not the only monsters in Edgren by Marshall Shelley A balding tarantula and a scorpion are living among the other creatures on the third floor of Edgren dorm. They are the "pets" of Dennis Walker, a freshman from Fox Lake, Illinois. Dennis was deeply involved in a chess game with Tim Olson when I asked him why he kept such strange pets. "Because a boa constrictor eats too much," he said with a smile. "Well," I said, "why don't you keep goldfish or something?" "Goldfish bite, don't they? ' Dennis answered quickly. I could see that this line of questioning was going nowhere. So, I said, "What do you feed the little monsters?" "AH HA!" he shouted as he moved his knight to put Tim's king back in check. "Oh, I feed them live crickets and water. They seem to enjoy that." He also has a pair of gerbils, and when they have a litter, he will give their babies to the scorpion. "The boys I have shown them to seem more repulsed than the girls," Dennis remarked. He probably won't have his pets much longer, however. The tarantula is about four years old, has a bald spot on his behind, and is, according to Dennis, "on his last legs." (The tarantula has 12 legs, not eight. He has two legs in back that he uses only part of the time). Even if the pets don't die soon, Dennis won't have them much longer. "I'm getting married in January, and my fiance said she wouldn't have them around. So I'll probably give them to my brother,' Dennis said, with just a touch of regret. Dennis keeps his pets in a glass aquarium, separated from each other by a plastic partition. If they were put together, the scorpion would probably kill the tarantula. Neither the sting of the scorpion nor that of the tarantula is fatal to humans. Both are about as poisonous as bumblebees, said Dennis. Dan Nelson, a Be'thel presidential candidate, is running on a still developing platform of new community government. Nelson a visible candidate Bethel needs a more decisive student government. One big step towards this goal would be the election of a more visible, more active student President. After much thought, prayer, and advice, I have become a candidate for this office. My platform can be summarized in three words: VISIBLE My friends tell me that I'm probably the most visible person on campus. Seriously, I believe that our student president should be seen and identified with those he represents, and NOT be just a figurehead locked behind administrative doors. If elected, I will strive to be a visible representative of the Bethel community. ACTIVE: Effective student government begins with active leadership. I sup· port and encourage Bethel's involvement in the American Association of Evangelical Students (AAES) and the Christian College. Consortium. But more importantly, I would encourage the involvement of senators and students in Bethel-centered issues. Bible studies & activities as scheduled. 720-13th Ave. S. Mpls. 338-7653 C Bus leaves 0 L minister to youth Bodien 9:15 a.m. Sun. L E Dale Saxon Returns 12:15 G E S. Symposium 9:45 Jim Bragg Worship 11:00 Evening Praise 7:00 FLEXIBLE: With our coming move to the new campus, student government may have to change in form (i.e., representation by dorm instead of class, or a form of community government). I will work for whatever change will guarantee a maximum student expression and involvement at Bethel. Since my decision to run was made a short time ago, a more detailed platform is in the preparation stage. I feel I am qualified for this office, having served in student leadership positions as president of my high school student body (two years) and as past president of Minnesota District CYF. I would appreciate your support and your vote. Daniel C. Nelson Candidate for President Robin Robinson is running for student body president ~s one who wants to "change the system throu9h the system." Robinson an effective mouthpiece Fe II ow Stud e nts, As you all know, it is customary for office candidates to campaign. This practice is usually considered beneficial for clarifying the views of the office-seeker on set issues. At present there seems to be one basic issue that is at stake - the chance for the Bethel body of students to elect a mouthpiece for expressing their views. The Senate is presumably responsible for determining the wishes of the students and operating the system by which the students can bring about needed changes. In order for change to occur, there must be disagreement. When there is disagreement, in order to maintain stability, a settlement must be reached. This settlement determines the extent of change. My claim is: of the three candidates offered you for the office of president, I am the best suited for encouraging and obtaining the changes most wanted by the majority of the students at Bethel. I n my two years at Bethel I have had quite extensive exposure to a wide cross-section of Bethel students. In this time and exposure I have become aware of the frustration and hopelessness the average Bethelite feels towards the chance of change within the Bethel community. I stand as a chance, however big or small, for the students to get some of the actions THEY (and I) want; a chance for students to CHANGE THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE SYSTEM! Peace and Power! Robin Robinson Candidate for President seven Miko an experienced candidate EXPERIENCE *3 semesters as Editor-in-Chief of THE BETHEL CLARION, current editor * I semester on the Student Senate, currently representing the Freshman class *While on the Student Senate, presently serving or have served on the following committees: I) Chairman of the delegation to the American Association of Evangelical Students (AAES) Convention in 1972 2) A delegate to the 1971 AAES Convention 3) Convocation Committee 4) Committee to update the constitution 5) Welcome Week 1971 OBJECTIVES While serving in the above capacities I became aware of both the strong and weak points of the Student Senate. The Senate, with its system of student-faculty committees, offers one of the most flexible systems, of student government around. This became apparent while conversing with other delegates at the AAES Convention in 1971. However, I do not believe that we are utilizing our system to its best advantage. For instance, some of the committees must beg student representatives to fill the positions. By having an all school meeting, perhaps monthly or as needed, the whole campus could be made aware of open positions on committees and how the committees are affecting lif-e on campus. These committee meetings should be open and date and time conspicuously posted 24 hours, before the meeting. Essentially I am saying that communications need vast improvement to allow the benefits of our system to be realized. One fault that I see built into the system is that of senatorial representation. Right now representation is by classes. But does Bethel make class distinctions? For instance, how many people know that I became a , sophomore this semester? Representation needs change. I propose a new system be devised by residence. I n this way students would become more familiar with their representatives and the representatives would better represent the students. Another concern of mine is, in the area of teacher evaluation by students. I feel there is a definite need for high quality standardized student input. This would afford the Department Heads and the Dean of a more realistic method when dealing with tenure and whether or not a teacher is "rehired" for another year. I also see the need for improvement in the areas outside of our campus. Every year a handful of Bethel students go to the AAES Convention. This convention is made up of 15 other Evangelical schools whose purpose is to: I. Engender the bond of Christian fellowship between members of the student bodies. eight 2. To propose study of, and suggest solutions to, mutual problems. 3. To promote the highest standards of scholarships among member schools. 4. To aid the member schools in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the individual institutions. 5. To promote and exercise an active interest in the affairs of national, state and local governments ,and social institutions. 6. To promote creative student leadership as an integral part of the educational process and for the purpose of effective student government. How many students know what AAES is? How has it helped Bethel? How has Bethel helped the 15 other colleges? Bethel's involvement in AAES is not really being utilized to its fullest potential. I would like us, as a community (faculty too). to vote for the representatives (they are appointed now) attending this convention and to have these delegates to go with ideas and propositions that reflect the Bethel Community. Further, I would like to suggest that the AAES Convention of 1973 be held at Bethel. The Bob Miko, Bethel presidential candidate exposure to other evangelical students from all over the country would broaden the vision that we have. The facilities on the new campus make this an excellent possibility. One more area of concern has to do with our being an institution of higher learning. Many times our classes, particularly Senior Seminars, are geared to the production of a high-quality graduate level paper. By and large these papers are either scrapped or filed away for sentimental reasons. I would like to see these papers kept at teacher's and student approval, in files in the library, (Mrs. Dewey says that she is all for it). In this way someone else, working in the same discipline: can then add to, build on, or refute the position stated therein. In this manner the academic scholarship of Bethel will take on a community nature where we are working to the common goal of furthering God's Kingdom in the academic arena. In closing I feel the President of the Student Association needs to be more involved with the life on campus. By this I mean that he should be one who greets founders on behalf of the students during Founder's Week, visits Conference churches to promote good will, is in constant communication with the student body, works with the dorm councils and RAs, and has a beard. I believe I hav,e a lot to offer Bethel. You have seen my work, my dedication, and my concern for the campus, please allow me this privilege of serving you as your president. Bob Miko Candidate for President Vice presidelltial calldidates . . . . . Over the past several weeks, I have done some serious soul-searching concerning what I believe is in need of change at Bethel. I considered many of the customs, habits, and ways of doing things that are a part of the Bethel tradition. Some, I feel, are good and necessary, while others I deem to be in need of change. I asked myself, "If something needs change, what do you propose as an alternative, and how will you go about getting it changed?" I decided that I would have to have a viable alternative for every change I suggest. I feel the suggestions I will make in this article are legitimate and workable. I feel also, that change can be wrought through the Student Senate. But for .the Senate to be effective, it needs to undergo some structural changes. I feel that the student body is not properly represented by its Senators. Senators are to learn student's attitudes on issues, to get a broad base of opinions, and to bring issues before the Senate that are of concern to members of the student body. This is practically impossible for a Senator. He has little time for canvassing students beyond his conversations with his friends. He is just too busy with classes, studies, and work. The result of this is that the student body is largely unaware of what is being dealt wtth in Senate, and the senator votes on issues primarily basing his decisions on his own personal opinion. I would suggest an alternative to the present system, then, at this point. I favor a · form of town-meeting type of governm~nt. This 'could be carried out by having a monthly or even bi-monthly Senate meeting during the Chapel hour. Currently, all Senate meetings are open to the general student body, but very few students outside of elected Senators attend. This, I feel, is due to lack of publicity, lack of interaction between senator and constituency, and lack of interest of the Student Body. I think by having an open meeting, students will have a direct method of airing their opinions through a portion of the meeting, allowed for an 'open mike" type of set-up. Senators would take note of who is speaking during the session and take it upon themselves to see that the matter was looked into. In this way, the s·tudent body can voice what they want to be done, and they have a truly representative government. Often the Senate is found dealing with matters of little real importance to the students. The "town meeting" Senate would naturally receive a much wider range of interests and ideas through the direct communication process. Vacancies on the various Student-Faculty committees would now get publicity in the "town meeting." Currently, when a vacancy does occur, hardly anyone outside of the Senate even hears abDut it. SO', it is usually filled by a Senator. This often results in a person being placed Dn a cDmmittee in which he has very little interest. Since committee membership can cDnsist of any student body member, I believe wider publicity WDuid benefit everybody, because members of the cDmmittees wDuld be those genuinely interested in its work. One special cDmmittee I want to' see begun is one which wDuld decide the size of the academic departments, and would be compDs~d of people frDm the administration, the faculty, and students. Students were recently pDlled concerning Mr. Fagerson and Mr. Ward by my cDmmittee, and 61 % of the polls returned indicated they favDred just such a committee. This is a strong indicatiDn to' me that the student body does nDt want sDmething like this to' happen again without the weighing Df student Dpinion. I wDuld nDW like to' detail four areas in which I feel some action shDuld be taken in the future, whether the action be actual change Dr mere objective investigation: 1) There are SDme pDints in the life style pDlicy that I feel should be subject to reevaluation. I feel there should be new discussiDn on the on-off campus applications of the rules. HDWever, I am still 'cDmpletely open on the issue. I dO' nDt wish to' make a big issue of it at this point. I merely feel that the discussiDn Df the issue ShDUld be renewed periodically. I do feel, though, that where there are rules, they must be enforced. A bad rule can be changed, but as IDng as it is still in effect, it needs to be enforced. 2) I. feel that there is discriminatiDn against women that should be subject to' evaluation. Two areas, housing and residence hours, are the main points. It is not right that women are not allowed to pick their housing wherever they desire, a privilege granted to men. I feel women should be allowed to' find their own housing by their junior year at the latest. I also cannot justify women's hours in the dDrms and residences when men are nDt restricted in any way. I would like to see more open houses in the dDrms; having them every twO' or three weeks is not adequate. I wDuld like to see at least weekly open dorms, and pDssibly even on Friday and Saturday nights. 3) I feel that there should be a minimal charge for sports events - mainly, fDDtball and basketball games. Currently, all students are admitted free, and the athletic budget depends Dn funds allDcated by the general budget. I think that even a small charge per person (25c to 50c) would help to support the athletic department and ease the general financial burden of the school. In this way, also, sports would be supported more by those interested in them and less by the disinterested students. 4) I wDuld like to see some week-end activities of a coffee house variety. I feel that the campus coordinator has dDne a good job this year. I think that in additiDn to' the planned activities of his Dffice, a cDffee hDuse situation cDuld be established in the Coffee ShDP Dn weekend evenings. Musicians cDuld be brDught in, and variDus techniques cDuld be experimented with. The main pDint is that there wDuld always be sDmething to' dO' Dn weekends. I alsO' feel that Bethel ShDUld begin getting invDlved with Dther area cDlleges in cDDrdinating sDcial activities, such as bringing in big name perfDrmers and speakers that CDuid nDt be Dbtained by Dne schDDl. I further believe that transpDrtatiDn ShDUld be arranged fDr thDse expressing interest to' attend sDcial events in the Twin Cities area. There is so much to' dO' in this area, but many students are stuck arDund campus week after week because Df nO' available transpDrtation. There is nO' excuse fDr this. I wDuld like to' say in clDsing that I have seen increased activity by the students here Dn pertinent issues, and I want to' see it cDntinue and grDW. There is nO' excuse anymDre fDr us to' be ignDrant of what is happening here , and thrDugh activity in the Senate we have a viable tDDI fDr use in Dbtaining solutions to' impDrtant questiDns. Thank YDU fDr YDur cDnsideratiDn Df my ideas. RDger Jahn Candidate fDr Vice-President nine VPs c(1lttiltllcd. At the present time I feel that our Student Senate is considered by most of Bethel's students to be a "Mickey Mouse" outfit. Many people come to me and tell me of the uselessness of the Senate, and of what a farce it is. Being a senator for the class of "75" during the past and present semesters, I have seen many areas in which, given a p sition of authority, I would like to r .ake modifications, thus helping to change the concept of the Senate to that of a respectable function and serviceable capacity of the Bethel College Community. Dan "Freddie" Freeburg Candidate - Vice-President Upon ,returning to Bethel this spring after attending North Hennepin State Junior College, I can see that many of the problems facing the Student Senate are the same as the year before. A major problem is the Student Senate's loss of respect among the faculty and administration. An example of this is illustrated in the recent non-renewal of Mr. Fagerson's and 'Mr. Ward's con- Meet Bob Olson! Bob is your new campus representative for Hansord Pontiac. He can give you SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNTS on any new PONTIAC, JAGUAR, MG, or TRIUMPH. Yes, he can get you a SPECIAL BUY ON A GUARANTEED USED CAR, too! SPE'CIAL STUDENT FINANCING Call Bob Olson at 641-2736 or Joe Sweere at 332-1133 ten • • tracts. Hopefully, a well-respected Senate would have been contacted and consulted before this happened. After talking to many students, I find that they too have lost respect for their Senate. I would like to see the Senate respected as a governing body competently able to handle the issues put before them. The only way they can gain this respect is to take action in the best interests of the individuals they represent. Because they represent not only the students, but Christ as wen, I feel their actions can help mold Bethel into both a strong liberal arts college and a place where Christ lives. To get the senate moving in such a way as to obtain respect and cooperation from the students, faculty, and administration, as well as to represent Christ is my goal as Vice President. David Foy (Feather) Candidate for Vice-President A I(ing of the jungle One upon a time there was a proud and royal lion. As he was prancing through the jungle he spied a monkey. With all his might the lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle?!" The monkey quickly bowed down and said, "You are, You are the master, the King of the Jungle!" Whereupon the proud lion went on his way. A zebra was in the path and again the lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle?!" And the zebra was quick to reply, "You are, You are the master, the King of the Jungle!" The satisfied lion continued down his path. An elephant was in the path and again the proud lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle? !" Hearing the conceited lion, the elephant wrapped his trunk tightly around the lion's body waving it in the air as he whipped the lion into a tree. The elephant proceeded to stomp and gore the lion and finally kicked him into the bushes_ The startled and upset lion groggily got to his feet and mumbled to the elephant, "You don't have to get so mad just because you don't know the answer." Too many Bethel students are being 'fooled by the lion. The lion was more popular than the elephant but the elephant got the job done. Don't be fooled by popularity and become a monkey or a zebra. Be strong like the elephant. Maintain an open mind but give decisive, practical answers. It is about time to stomp on the proud but ineffectual lion at Bethel College. I believe all the students should be represented by their respective senators. Too often the senators are led by special interest groups rather than the opinion of their constituency. I believe a senator should communicate with his/her class and not remain "up" on his/her throne. I am asking you to vote for an openminded candidate who will listen and can offer decisive action when needed. That is why I chose to run for the office of Senator of the Class of 1974. Tim Martens PO 1013 Candidate for Senator Proverbs 18: 15 and 17 "An inteUigent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them." "Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight." Choir again with Minn. orchestra by Dale Osterman On Thursday, March 23, the Bethel College Choir and Alumni Chorale once again take the stage with the Minnesota Orchestra at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. This performance - repeated Friday night, March 24, at Northrup Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus, and again, Saturday, April 8, at the Auditorium Theater, Chicago - will feature the two works, "Das Klagende Lied," by Gustav Mahler, and "Daphnis and Chloe," by Maurice Ravel. The April 8 performance marks the debut of the Bethel choir in performance with Minnesota Orchestra in Chicago. "Das Klagnde Lied" is an extremely romantic piece, incorporating dramatic and emotional musical styles, as well as the peaceful and sedate. The choral score has a three octave range, and thus is' tremendously demanding of the singer . The text of "Das Klagende Lied" is based on legend, and the musical model for the work was the ancient ballad style. Throughout the performance, one finds that many moods are created by the voices and the instruments, and the human emotions are represented from love to hate, and from joy to sorrow. Gustav Mahler Cborn in Kalischt, Bohemia, July 7, 1860; died in Vienna, May 18, 1911) is one of the best recognized Romantic composers. He felt that the human voice was a very important instrument to add to the already big sound of the Romantic orchestra. Mahler incorporated choir in many of his pieces, and subsequently became famous for his choral groups in the symphony. In "Daphnis and Chloe" the listener might be surprised to hear that there is no text to that which the choir sings. Instead, there are only neutral syllables (ah, 00, etc.). "Daphnis and Chloe" is a one act ballet for orchestra and choir containing several very beautiful melodies which are familiar to many. Once again, the choir and orchestra produce various moods, which this time correspond to the emotions of the dance. The piece is impressionistic in style, painting colors in pastels rather than the brilliant colors of the Romantic period, but at times becomes quite vivid. Maurice Ravel (born in Ciboure, Basse- Pyrenees, March 7, 1875; died in Paris, December 28, 1937) is a man whose name is always mentioned, along with that of Claude Debussy, as one of the two great Impressionistic composers. Ravel, as did Mahler, treated the choir as another section of instruments in the orchestra, to be called upon often. Ravel has always been immensely popular in the United States. His harmonies and orchestrations have always held a particular attraction for jazz arrangers and Hollywood composers. Guest soloists for these concerts are Sheila Armstrong, soprano, Maureen Forrester, contralto, John Stewart, tenor, and Brent Ellis, baritone. The Bethel College Choir and Alumni Chorale are looking forward to three exciting evenings with the Minnesota Orchestra, and they urge all to attend the Thursday, March 23rd concert at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium or the Friday, March 24th concert at Northrup Memorial Auditorium. All performances are at 8:30 p.m. 50,000 JOBS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS The National Agency Of Student Employment Has Recently Completed A Nationwide Research Program Of Jobs Available To College Students And Graduates During 1972. Catalogs Which Fully Describe These Employment Positions tv'KJy Be Obtained As Follows: () Catalog of Summer and Career Positions Available Throughout the Un ited States in Resort Areas, National Corporations, and Regional Employment Centers. Price $3.00. () Foreign Job Information Catalog Listing Over 1,000 Employment Positions Availabl e in t-Aany Foreign Countries. Price $3.00. () SPEC IAL: Both of the Above Combined Catalogs With A Recommended Job Assignment To Be Selected For You. Please State Your Interests. Price $6,00. National Agency of Student Employment Student Services Division #35 Erkenbrecher Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 eleven Pit preaches brotherly love to the meal plan set Editor's note: This "after dinner speech" was delivered at 6: 15 last Friday night in the dining haJJ by a figure in a top hat and cravit who bore a strange resemblance to a member of THE PIT. We underderstand another such attraction will take place tonite (Fri.) at the same time, same place. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is something we must utterly destroy and totally annihilate from the face of this earth. Now, how can we fight against this spiritual, soul slaving, slimy serpent Satan? .We must unite our hearts in brotherly love to fight against this spiritual, soul slaving sovereign of sin. The first point of brotherly love is showing kindness to our professors - senile professors-who daily drown us in utter boredom. The second point of brotherly love is not - I repeat NOT-giving swirlies to thy neighbor ... (much laughter at this point). And ladies and gentlemen, what is the third-the final pointof brotherly love? The final, the ultimate, the pinnacle of brotherly love is manifested in giving! (Speaker immediately showered with scraps of food). Dorm pranks can be hair-raising by Beth Jacobson Are your roommates getting on your nerves? Have you strained your brain . to think of something insane to make them unplain again? If so, let them know you really care; set their f'aces all aglow. Follow these suggestions, and hope they ask no questions. What do your roommates do when they first get up? Do they watch the sunrise? If they do, try giving them a different view. Set their alarm clocks for 3:30, and put cotton in your ears, even if they're not dirty. If your roommate is a girl, and she sleeps on rollers, try tying the rollers to the bed with a piece of string. Her waking moment will be hair-raising! Now it's time to get dressed. Where is the underwear? In the freezer, at rest. The funny part comes when the toilet seat is vaselined or covered with saran wrap, truly the work of a fiend! Back to dressing (your roommates have not yet lost their tempers - call it a twelve blessing!). No doubt your roommates will do a dance, when they step into their sewn up pants. Their f'aces will turn to many hues when they discover their stuffed· toed-shoes. Time to go to class - but, alas! The door is darkened by a newspapery mass. They should take the morning as a warning, but foolish as they are, you've still got them outsmarted by far! It's night time now. First they take a bath - as you snap their picture they will fill with wrath. You are sent out of the bathroom, and you proceed to tie the door shut, only to assure you of doom. Then the roommates have to wash their hair. When the bottle pours syrup instead of shampoo, they will attack you with the sugary goo. Climbing into bed, their faces turn red, as one finds Rice Krispies and the other, short sheets. I have nothing to 'add, except a word of warning; be prepared for anything tomorrow morning. by David Shaw The Bethel Royals closed out their regular season play in Deerfield, Illinois, with a disappointing 93-72 loss to Trinity College. Easily their poorest gam.e of the season, the Royals could not make any phase of their game effective, whereas Trinity employed a tough zone throughout the game in displaying their finest effort of the year. Ahead of Bethel by a 41·32 count at halftime, Trinity hit 56% of their shots in the second half. Even though the Royals controlled the boards, 54-45, Trinity put up 17 more shots (86 to 69) and took advantage of 32 Bethel turnovers. Trinity went into the game with a record of 8 wins and 15 losses. High point man for Bethel was Steve Scroggins with 22 points, while Jack Hoehl contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds. Gordie Wahlberg and Jim Delich added 10 and 9 points, respectively. Center Willie Hill was held to only 3 points in the game but led the Royals in the rebound department with 10. In talking with Coach Trager, he expressed satisfaction with the past season, adding that it was Bethel's first winning season since the 1965-66 team finished with a 12-8 record. This year's 14-10 record provided Bethel fans with many "almost' games, as five of the losses were decided by a total of 11 points. Coach Trager was also pleased to have a team in a post-season tournament. His 1971-72 Royals are the first basketball team in Bethel history to participate in any post-season tournament. The National Christian College Athletic Association, a 50·school organization of which Bethel is a member, is holding the National Tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on March 16, 17, and 18. The Tournament will consist of eight teams, two teams representing each of the four national regions - the East Coast, the Southern area, the Midwest, and the Western and Southwestern area. Because of a good season, Bethel qualified to play Grand Rapids Bible College in the Regional Tournament. Grand Rapids, however, withdrew from regional 'competition, and left Bethel as one of the two teams representing the Midwest region. The other teams that the Royals will be competing against for the championship have not yet been decided. Little Canuck runs for at-large senator It's that time of year again. The sun is climbingr higher in the sky. Soon the snow will be gone, the robins will return. And once again students walk around with thoughts of ... elections. Which brings me to the reason for this article. I am up for election. The position I seek is Senator at Large. I am familiar with student government having served on high school student government for a number of years as well as being president of the student body my senior year. During my time at Bethel, I have become familiar with the government structure on campus and have spent much time studying campus issues. There are a number of things I am interested in doing if I am elected. However, in this article I will concentrate on only a few main points. First, I must say I have been very disappointed in the amount of student involvement at Bethel. Perhaps some of that fault lies in our government structure. I believe it is necessary to have open meetings at least once a month so you as students can see what Senate is doing. We also need more publicity of the actual results of Student Senate meetings. Second, there is the issue of poor representation by our present class system. This needs restructuring, especially with the move to the new campus. I will endeavor to bring about changes which would allow better representation. The third problem has to do with the idea that senators are supposed to sit and wait till the students come to them with their views. I feel it would be my duty to seek out the needs of the students and act accordingly. And last, the system of student-faculty committees. At Bethel we have an excellent system and means for students to exert their opinions, but at present I don't think we use it to achieve maximum results. We need more publicity announcing openings on these committees and a greater ,co-ordinated effort by students. If elected, my goals would be to achieve this co-ordination, and the cooperation we need to enable us to utilize the facilities we possess. They tell me variety is the spice of politics ... vote for a Canadian. Al Cooper Candidate for Senator at Large ---------------------------------- March March l2-Pancake Feed sponsored by basketball - 4-7 P.M. in the Cafeteria 17-Spring Band Concert - Fieldhouse - 8:00 March l8-Moods '72 - "Turn, Turn, Turn" - Fieldhouse 8:00 April 7-Film: Charly April 8-Donkey Basketball April l4--Women's Choir Concert April l5-Spring Formal Banquet April 2l-Dr. C. E. Thomas ----------------April 22-Bo Conrad Spit Band by Bill Ankerberg "I have just returned from a party of which I was the life and soul; wit poured from my lips, everyone laughed and admired me -and the dash should be as long as the earth's orbit and I wanted to shoot myself." Soren Kirkegaard March, 1836 We all go through those times in life, but we are Christians, we believe in bearing one another's burdens. We believe that we are to comfort one another (Phil. 2). The problem is that we do not seem to act in accordance with our beliefs. Why can't we trust each other enough to unload some of our burdens? We talk of a body, a unity, but we do not live it. We are so afraid of one another because we are so human at times. The campus grapevine is often faster than the campus switchboard. It is really hard, if not impossible, to tell your troubles to someone if you do not trust them. Trust requires faith, love, and a leap out of yourself. If I leaped out to you - would I only fall flat on my face? Or more important, what if you leaped out to me? "Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God.' ' Bob Pierce March 10-Music Honors Concert - Room 106 - 8:00 March ll-Phil Kitchen - Room 106 - 8:00 May 5-6-Play - "Firebugs" May l2-All-School Banquet May 1 ~Christian Service Concert May 19-5pring Music Festival May 20-Athletic Banquet **Stew Luckman and Dale Johnson Art Show from now till March 23. Showing is daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2642 University Avenue, Bruce Publishing Building, 'A' Gallery. It's a new medium for an effective, creative Christian witness and may turn out to be a permanent thing if reaction is good. With enough pressure, the gallery may be open on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Garnet's Standard Service Complete Service for Your Car Larpenteur and Snelling St. Paul Friendly Courteous MI 4·2027 Conscientious Men Waiting to Serve You thirteen by Rich Zaderaka Some people didn't like what I said a'bout the Rowdies in my last column. Well, they're entitled to their opinions t< ), even if they're wrong. Here are some random samples from the feedback bag. From "A Rowdy": Your feeble attempt to degrade the Rowdies was revolting. What's wrong with a little enthusiasm? That's what this school needs more of. Remark: Have your mommy read you the comment below. And next time, wipe the egg yolk off your stationery - OK? From Linda: Your slam at the Rowdies was entirely justified. They are the most disgusting, foul, belligerent, uncouth, insolent snakes I have ever seen. They aren't satisfied with mere enthusiasm. They create (with the nanana) definite hostile feelings toward the other team and their fans and this is uncalled for. Remark: I've always said that the' only good Rowdy is a * * * HHH stands for two things. One, ho ho ho, and two, Hubert Horatio Humphrey, the man who believes himself to be Santa Claus. Senator Humphrey is a Senator from this fair state of Minnesota. He has a long list of impressive political qualifications that make him a likely candidate for the Democraticnomination for the presidency. Mr. Humphrey has served not only in both houses of Congress, but also has had the honor, or dishonor, of being Vice-president under the Johnson Administration. Qualification- wise, Mr. Humphrey is a viable candidate for the office of the president My first view of Mr. Humphrey is that he does not follow the ten commandments. Granted, nobody can, but a poltician should take all precautionary measures to ensure that his sins are not found out. The Senator has violated God's commandment not to lie. In 1970 after his defeat he told the people of the gulible state of Minnesota that he wants to be their Senator so that he can serve them for the next six years in that capacity. He also stated that he would not run for the office of the presidency in 1972. Here it is 1972 and guess who is seeking the Democratic nomination - the Liar. Mr. Humphrey has broken another of God's commandments and that is "do not covet." Dr. Lewis explained fourteen dead Rowdy. From Bill: The U. of M. sure stomped the Illini last Saturday. I guess that shows how good you guys from Illinois' are. Why don't you go back to Chicago? Rem-ark: Where did you say Jim Brewer and Clyde Turner are from -lizard face? Without Brew and Clyde the Gophers would have trouble playing ring-a round-the rosey with St. Kate's and another thing - chowderhead - I'm not from Chicago!! From George: The refs at the Bethel-Trinity game were atrocious. They stole the game from us! Remark: I've seen better officiating at funerals. But the Royals didn't deserve that game'. They were flatter than the cafeteria's spaghetti sauce. They made more turnovers than the American Pie Company. Let's hope they can put it togethe'r in Tennessee. From Donna: Now that wrestling season is over, the Bethel wrestlers are stuffing themselves like they've never seen food before. I think it's gluttonous and perfectly detestable. Remark: Look sweetie - these' guys have skipped more meals than Mahatma Gandhi. If you don't watch who you're calling gluttonous, the Cookie Monster will get you. The Bethel basketball games from Chattanooga, Tennessee will be broadcast over WBCS/1050 ~ - compliments of the Speech Department. Thanks to the B-Club and Student Senate for added sponsorship of away game broadcasts this season. * * * to me that coveting is when you want something somebody else has. It is not covetous of Senator Humphrey to want to be Richard Nixon the Second, but Mr. Humphrey says that he should be Mr. Nixon the First. He suggests that if he were president instead of Mr. Nixon the United States would be a rosey nation. It appears that poor Hubert is coveting the office now held by Richard. It seems Mr. Humphrey has broken a second commandment. Taking a brief objective look at the Senator we find that he has perhaps the best chance of all the candidates to defeat Mr. Nixon. If you want to be like a winner you must have the qualifications of one. Mr. Humphrey has one qualification that no other Democratic candidate has, and one that Mr. Nixon also possesses. Mr. Humphrey is a loser. He tried to beat Nixon in '68 and lost, just as Nixon tried to beat Kennedy in '60 and lost. Mr. Nixon is now President Nixon. Maybe the Democrats will realize that loser Humphrey can become President Humphrey, but I hope not. 646-7135 ~~~~9n~. 2001 West Larpenteur Avenue Saint PaUl, Minnesota 55113 EST. 111011 STORE AND GREENHOUSES 175,000 Square f •• 1 of Gla"
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Title | Clarion 1972-03-10 Vol 47 No 11 |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 47 No. 11 |
Date Published | March 10 1972 |
Decade | 1970 |
Academic Year | 1971 - 1972 |
Frequency | Weekly |
Article Titles | SHOW ME tells of true love; A 1,200-seat, crowded, plush commode???; Perspective; President Lundquist elaborates on the professors' release; Pit's poignant perversion pervades pre-dawn prank; Boys not the only monsters in Edgren; Nelson - a visible candidate; Robinson - an effective mouthpiece; Miko - an experienced candidate; Vice presidential candidates...; A King of the jungle; Choir again with Minn.orchestra; Pit preaches brotherly love to the meal plan set; Basketballers go to Tennessee; Dorm pranks can be hair-raising; Little Canuck runs for at-large senator; Towards Uncoordination; Hot Corner; |
Photographs | Cartoon : Bethel Kingdom up for grabs Mar. 21-22; Dan Nelson, a Bethel presidential candidate, is running on a still developing platform of new community government; Robin Robinson is running for student body president as one who wants to "change the system through the system."; Bob Miko, Bethel presidential candidate; |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Bob Miko |
Contributors | Harrington, Judy (Co-editor); Shelley, Marshall (Co-Editor); Olson, Bev (Contributing Writer); President Carl Lundquist (Contributing Writer); Osterman, Dale (Contributing Writer); Shaw, David (Contributing Writer); Jaconson, Beth (Contributing Writer); Ankerberg, Bill (Contributing Writer); Zaderakka, Rich (Contributing Writer); |
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 | application/pdf |
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 and Seminary |
Transcript | lRECl4RION J§etbel 1Singbom Up for grab~ :flar. 21=22 Vol. XLVII No. 11 Peoples PodiulI/ ..... To the editor: Well, here I am, in beautiful sunny Santa Barbara, basically a Bethel grad, and earning a living as a secretary. 1 like it here, particularly since my fiance lives only ten minutes away - at Westmont College. Which brings me to a reason for this letter. I was reading the latest Clarion Nancy sent me, and I suddenly realized that you are really putting out a fine paper. You don't ignore campus concerns, but you still go beyond those limitations. ,I appreciate that. 1 am not going to say that Westmont's paper reeks. But it comes close to it. (They even print lots of naughty words . . .). Anyway, I guess I still feel like I'm a part of Bethel, and I'm glad the Clarion is still going strong. (Thank you, Bob). One thing. Westmont is a "richer" school than Bethel; (i.e., they waste more money). And their campus doesn't look nearly as well-kept as ours. (Why not stop by and thank Eric sometime? He does nice work!) One more thing. Westmont has no planned social events for weeks at a time (Bill - how goes it?). Bethel may not be perfect, but you appreciate it more when you see it from another point of view. Except for the weather. California wins, hands down, (83 today!) Greetings. Love, Joey Healy Our error The CLARION would like to correct a mistake printedin the last issue, page nine, in the story "Dismissed Profs." Dr. Chris Weintz will NOT be leaving after his sabbatical next year. He will merely be resigning from his position as Chairman of the Department of Eng_ lish. One of the present members of the faculty will take over this position at that time. We wish to apologize for this misunderstanding and allay the fears of all those who came to believe Dr. Weintz was resigning. We also wish to thank all those who brought this item to our attention. two To the editor: Thank you Band Members and Director! Now that we have concluded another home basketball season we want to express to the Bethel community our appreciation for the Bethel band at our football and basketball games. We want to especially thank Dr. Julius Whitinger for the support he gives the athletic program by having the band play at games. There is no doubt that our band adds to the spirit and enjoyment of a game for the players, coaches and spectators. In fact, the good support of our teams by the Bethel students, faculty and staff can most likely be partially credited to our band. When music is missing from a football or basketball game we tend to have a dull, spiritless contest. This has been the case at some away games where the host's college band was not present. Dr. Whitinger, Jan Gerrard, student director, and band members, we hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed listening and responding to your music. Eugene Glader, Athletic Director Jack Trager, Basketball Coach Chub Reynolds, Football Coach Dave Klostreich, Assistant Football Coach More on profs To the editor: There are three arguments generally given for the decision not to renew the contracts of Richard Ward and Jon Fagerson. They are (1) lessened student interest in the History and English departments in favor of Psychology and Social Science, (2) Bethel's financial squeeze and (3) the failure of the professors to "fit in with the aims and goals of Bethel." All three arguments are unfounded. Regardless of student interest in the various departments, Bethel owes each student the best program possible in his or her concentration. Of course the Psychology and Social Science departments should be built up, but not at the expense of the History and English departments. As a history major, I am more familiar with the situation in that department, and its program needs to be expanded, not curtailed. It is sadly lacking in Asian, Latin American, and African and Black history programs, and it will be devastated in the crucial area of ancient history if Ward leaves. Bethel has the money to pay Ward and Fagerson, as well as to hire new professors where they are needed. If we can afford to send a football team all around the countryside to be clobbered by everyone, we can afford to pay our professors. (The achievements of athletic teams does not entirely determine their right to exist. If Bethel's football team was 10-0 and ranked No.1 nationally among small colleges, its existence would still be unjustified if it was necessary to dismiss professors in order to maintain it. In an educational institution, curricular activities must have priority over extra-curricular. The failure of Bethel's football program only underscores the distortion of priorities which exists when it is allowed to continue while professors are dismissed in order to "maintain economic balance." Incidentally, this letter is not the tirade of an anti-athletic bookworm who never realized the value of sports. As a member of Bethel's tennis team and a former junior high and high school player, I have long enjoyed and appreciated interscholastic athletic competition. However, I would be perfectly willing to give up my equipment and travel allowance, and even have tennis relegated to the status of club activity if it were necessary for the continuance and improvement of Bethel's academic excellence). Not only should extra-curricular activities such as athletics be cut back ROSE BOWL LANES Congratulates Bethel In Their IOlstYear Open for bowling most anytime with discounts to all Bethel students 631-1142 631-1143 to meet scholastic needs, but the new campus building program should be sacrificed also. Of what use is the world's most beautiful campus if it houses a college with an inferior academic program? Weare in school to learn, not to admire our pretty buildings. Anyone who says that Ward and Fagerson do not fit the aims and goals of Bethel either does not know the men or is guilty of deliberate slander. Outstanding scholarship, independent thinking, Christian warmth, and love for students and colleagues (charactertistics which Ward and Fagerson posess in abundance) are not inconsistent with the aims and goals of Bethel. If Ward and Fagerson leave, it will not be because they have been inconsistent with Bethel's aims and goals, but because Bethel has become inconsistent with its own aims and goals. Not trite To the editor: Peter Calhoun . . ri.g ht ., It has something to do with something I can't put my finger on. It has something to do with yelling at refereeS and booing 'at basketball games (you silly Americans ... ). Don't call me trite, I'm right. It has something to do with evolved five and ten cent papers aiming scrawny fingers point blank range at a person or persons while the other hand discreetly leads a chorus of "One in the Spirit." Don't call me trite, I'm right. And don't point your finger at me 'cause it takes no holy man to see that Jesus didn't construct the boxing ring where fighters in dove white gloves turn from their cherished corners to score on each other. I prayerfully withdraw my pointing finger and ask you to pray about this thing. It has been kept hidden in your heart ever so poorly. Am I not right? Larry E. Ostrom Falcon Barbers Long hair is in . ~ let us shape it FOR APPOINTMENTS ~ PHONE: 646-2323 -.~.... 1713 NORTH SNELLING SHOW ME tells of true love by Bev Olsson Last Saturday night in the fieldhouse 19 Bethel students performed the musical "Show Me!" The cast has been working on this musical since Marty Mauk organized it last semester. This was entirely a student effort, independent of the music department. The music was directed by Randy Hall, a former Bethel student. The choreography was directed by Judy Feuk. Judy also had the solo part of Patti. She is the only one in the group that does not attend Bethel. .Joey was played by Marty Mauk, Chris by Tim Johnson and Julie by Judy Allison. Last, but hardly least, was the character Al as played by Dave Shaw. The audience of about 300 responded enthusiastically . Jimmy and Carol Owens, the writers of "Show Me!" say this about the story and purpose. "Show Me!" is the story of Joey. Joey is a boy - any boy, any color, from anywhere - who has "a big, empty, nothin" right in the middle of his soul. It's also the story of Joey's friends who are empty, too, and who are willing to try anything in their search for happiness and peace. And it's the story of some Christians who are earnest in their faith, but hiding behind impersonal methods of outreach as an excuse not to become personally involved. Only when the walls of prejudice and misunderstanding fall and love appears does Joey begin to find his answers. If it should appear for a time that the writers are disdainful of the church, please believe that this is not so. It was once said of Will Rogers that he' poked fun at America and pointed out her imperfections as he saw them, not because he wanted to hurt America, but because he loved America and wanted her to be pel'fect. We, too, happen to feel that the affable elbow of satire can be more efficacious than the rigid finger of ridicule. Sometimes the elbow jabs pretty hard, but it hurts only the unbending. "Show Me!" is trying to say that perhaps some of us in the church have been trying to sell salvation as a package deal: faith in Jesus, plus a two-button suit, a haircut and clean sox. And it isn't working. But love works. Love; communicating face to face, heart to heart, soul to soul. God is love - undiscriminating and all-encompassing. And He offers it to every-one just as they are: clean, dirty, rich, poor, straight or spaced-out. And this love can be manifested only through His own people: real "Jesus people" who will yield themselves to the Holy Spirit and let His' love flow! Then even the most alienated will respond, as men have always responded, to the person of Jesus Christ." The "Show Me!" cast will be performing in high schools and churches in the area upon invitation. A 1,200-seat, crowded, plush commode??? A newly married couple was looking for a home in the country. After finding one they thought suitable, they made their way home. Upon reaching home the wife happened to remember they hadn't noticed a bathroom commode. So they decided to write the owner about it. Being very modest and shy, she hesitated to write out "bathroom commode" so in her letter she wrote "BC". The owner did not understand it and thought she meant Baptist Church, so he wrote as follows: Dear Madam: I regret very much the delay in answering your letter and I take pleasure in informing you that the "BC" is located nine miles from your new home, and you can go there Sundays and W ednesdays. It is capable of seating 1,200 people, which is very fortunate if you are in the habit of going regularly. But no doubt you will be interested in knowing that many people take their lunch and make a day of it. Others go by car and arrive just in time. But one is generally in a hurry and cannot wait if the "BC" is crowded. The first time I went five years ago and we had to stand up all of the time. Of course you cannot fully appreciate it unless you are comfortably seated. It may interest you that the BC is having a supper Ito raise money to have plush seating. Part of the money will be used to buy the paper that is distributed each month. I might add that it pains me deeply not to be able to go more often. But as we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, especially in cold weather. Yours truly, Mr. Jones The Landlord P.S. I'll see you there. three ----~~--pe'lpecfive £:ditor's note: In lieu of the upcoming senate elections, Editorin- Chief Bob Miko, a candidate for senate president, has temporarily yielded his position as editor. He will return next issue. This article was first printed in HELP and FOOD and was written by William MacDonald. There is a curious problem today in the evangelical world - one that poses sobering questions for the church and for the individual believer. The problem in brief is this: A great army of personal soul·winners has been mobilized to reach the populace for Christ. They are' earnest, zealous, enthusiastic, and persuasive. To their credit it must be said that they are on the job. And it is one of the phenomena of our times that they rack up an astounding number of conversions. Everything so far seems to be on the plus side. But the problem is this. The conversions do not stick. The fruit does not remain. Six months later there is nothing to be seen for all the aggressive evangelism. The capsule technique of soul-winning has produced stillbirths. What lies at the back of all this malpractice in bringing souls to the birth? Strangely enough it begins with the valid determination to preach the pure gospel of the Grace of God. We want to keep the message simple - uncluttered by any suggestion that man can ever earn or deserve eternal life. Justification is by faith alone, apart from the deeds of the law. Therefore, the message is "only believe." From there we reduce the message to a concise formula. For instance, the evangelistic process is cut down to a few basic questions and answers, as follows: "Do you believe you are a sinner?" "Yes." "Do you believe Christ died for sinners?" "Yes." "WiU you receive Him as your Savior?" "Yes." "Then you are saved!" "1 am?" "Yes, the Bible says you are saved." At first blush the method and the message might seem above criticism. But on closer study we are forced to have second thoughts and to conclude that we have over-simplified the Gospel. The first fatal law is missing emphasis on repentance. There can be no true conversion without conviction of sin. H is one thing to agree that 1 am a sinner; it is quite another thing to experience the conviction of sin. It is one thing to agree that 1 am a sinner; it is quite another thing to e'x. perience the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. Unless 1 have a Spirit-wrought consciousness of my utterly lost condition, 1 can never excercise saving faith. It is useless to tell unconvicted sinners to believe on Jesus - that message is only for those who know they are lost. We sugarcoat the Gospel when we de-emphasize man's fallen condition. four With that kind of watered-down message, people receive the Word with joy instead of with deep contrition. They do not have deep roots ,and though they might endure for a while, they soon give up all profession when persecuted or trouble comes (Matthew 13:21). We have forgotten that the message is repentance toward God, as well as faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. A second serious omission is a missing emphasis on the Lordship of Christ. A light, jovial mental assent that Jesus is Savior misses the point. Jesus is first Lord, then Savior, The New Testament always places His Lordship before His Saviorhood. Do we present the full implications of His Lordship to people? He always did. A third defect in our message is our tendency to keep the terms of discipleship hidden until a decision has been made for Jesus. Our Lord never did this. The message He preached included the cross as well as the crown. "He never hid his scars to win disciples." He revealed the worst along with the best, then told His listeners to count the cost. We popularize the message and promise fun. The result of all this is that we have people believing without knowing what they believe. In many cases they have no doctrinal basis for their decisions. They do not know the implications of commitment to Christ. They have never experienced the mysterious, miraculous work of the Holy Spirit in regeneration. And of course we have others who are talked into a profession because of the slick salesmanship techniques of the soul-winner. Or some who want to please the affable, personable young man with the winning smile. And some who only want to get rid of this religious interloper who has intruded on their privacy. Satan laughs when these' conversions are triumphantly announced on earth. 1 would like to raise several questions that might lead us to some changes in our strategy of evangelism. First of all, can we generally expect people to make an north s-br siate banU 1820 North Lexington Avenue (3 Blocks North of Larpenteur Avenue) Drive-In Daily from 7:30 A.M. Till 6:00 P.M. (Except Saturday) 9:00 A.M. - 4:00P.M. Friday till 7:30 Free Checking 489-8811 intelligent commitment to Christ the first time they hear the Gospel? Certainly there is the exceptional case where a person has already been prepared by the Holy Spirit. But, generally s,peaking, the process involves sowing the seed, watering it, .then sometime later reaping the harvest. In our mania for instant conversion, we have forgotten that conception, gestation, and birth do not occur on the same day. A second question: Can a capsule prese'ntation of the Gospel really do justice to so great a message? As one who has written several Gospel tracts, I confess to a certain sense of misgiving in even attempting to condense the Good News into four small pages. Would we not be wiser to give people the full presentation as it is found in the Gospels or in the New Testament? Thirdly, is all this pressure for decisions really Scriptural? Where in ,the New Testament were people ever pressured into making a profession? We justify our practice by saying that if only one out of ten is genuine, it is worth it. But what about the other nine - disillusioned, bitter, perhaps deceived enroute to Hell 'by a false profession? And I must ask this: Is all this boasting about conversions really accurate? You've met the man who solemnly tells you of ten people he contacted that day and all of them were saved. A young doctor testified that every time he goes to a new city, he looks in the phone book for people with his last name. Then he calls them one by one and leads them through the four steps to salvation. Amazingly enough, everyone of them opens the door of his heart to Jesus. I don't want to doubt the honesty of people like this, but am I wrong in thinking that they are extremely naive? Where are all those people who are saved? They cannot be found. What it all means is that we should seriously re_examine our streamlined, capsule evangelism. We should be willing to spend time teaching the Gospel, laying a solid doctrinal foundation for faith to rest on. We should stress the necessity for repentance - a complete about-face with regard to sin. We should stress the full implications of the Lordship of Christ and the conditions of discipleship. We should explain what belief really involves. We should be willing to wait for the Holy Spirit to produce genuine conviction of sin. Then we should be ready to lead the person to saving faith n the Lord Jesus Christ. If we do this, we'll have le'ss astronomical figures of socalled conversions, but more genuine cases of spiritual rebirth. Glasses Contact Lenses ELWOOD CARLSON Optician 227-7818 272 Lowry Medical Arts St. Paul, Minn. 55102 To the Editor: President lundquist ela borates on the professors' release I am sorry for the ambiguities that have clouded the recent discussions a'bout not renewing the annual appointment of two of our tea'chers for next year. I do not want this to mar the fine relationship we have enjoyed with both of these men or to be a devisive factor within our Bethel community. I also hold them in high regard and feel that they have enriched our campus in ways for which all of us are grateful. In seeking to clarify the situation, I want to reaffirm that the precipitant for the decision to adjust the number of teachers in both the English and History Departments to conform to the pa,tterns of student registration under the new curriculum was an economrc one. Many colleges are experiencing this same kind of readjustment. The studentteacher ratio that we are working toward in our long-range plan is 18-1. During the first semester we were at 16-1. With the normal second semester drop, we currently are at 15: 1. This means that our student body needs to grow further before we have a net increase of teachers. In the meantime, we are seeking to expand in .the areas where student concentration is growing by adjusting in .those areas where it is lessening. Hence, the general decision to eliminate two posts by adjusting the number of teachers to our actual needs was an administrative one made by me in connection with budget deliberations with the Board of Regents for the 1972-73 school year. The specific decision relative to personnel was made by Dean Olson after consultaton with the leaders of the departments as a part of his responsibility in the Dean's office. Of course, neither department was happy with the thought of losing a teacher and hoped that some other way might be found. I know that many factors were involved in the Dean's judgment. I have accepted his recommendations because I have such great confidence in his vision for Bethel and his understanding of the .total needs of our school as we move into our experiences with the new curriculum and the new opportunities of our day. It has been asked legitimately if we ought to be concerned about minor amounts in the annual operating budget when we are raising large amounts for new campus facilities. However, we are for the most part not deaHng with the same monies. The new campus is being built essentially by single one-time gifts, usually over-and-above other gifts. The annual program requires continuous gifts on a yearly basis usually budgeted in the stewardship goals of Bethel's friends. We have to budget very carefully and our student-teacher ratio is a most important element. Further, our decision to keep tuition next year at this year's level in spite of inflationary pressures and the decision of the Baptist General Conference to increase church gifts to Bethel's current operations only modestly next year calls for rigorous fiscal policy on our part. In the light of our discussions, I am greatly concerned about maintaining a sense of genuine Christian community on campus - marked by love, gentleness, kindness, and patience. This will not shield us from hard decisions that need to be made occasionally but it will give us a context of both concern and confidence within which we can seek to work together as brothers and sisters in Christ. President Lundquist fire Pit's poignant perversion pervades pre-dawn prank Editor's note: This letter was discovered and confiscated by the Bethel censors. It has been turned over to the Clarion to expose the Pit's pointless position on positive perversion. STOPPIT! Dear Carole, The Pit has done it! We have accomplished the impossible! Bravely, boldly, daringly, we. have entered the forbidden inner sanctuary of the gIrls dorm. Working on courage alone, we rendered a humiliating defeat to the once impenetrable fortress led by the most fiendishly intelligent, devastatingly devious minds on campus! Thirteen anxious, untried heroes - unsure, unsteady, but highly organized and extremely determined -entered that ominous domain in the dark moments before dawn. And thirteen triumphant, seasoned veterans emerged in the glow of a stunning upset. What a hundred burly beasts failed to do in a previous encounter with awesome Bodien, the Intrepid Thirteen from Pit succeeded. Seventy-five minutes of planned clock-like precision and the job was done. Thirteen volunteers - thirteen assignments - all performed with grim effi-ciency and cool audacity. . . First Mom Westerlund's door was wIred shut. Her pho~e was promptly disconnected through the switchboard. Not only did the illustrious Pit~Men penetrate the feminine stronghold, but they vlOlated the very sanctity of the women's johns! Handles were taken off the hot and cold faucets. The john seats were taken off and all fuses were turned off. With the threat of their personal fortunes on the line (about 25 smacks per head) they cheerfully wagered it all for the immense prestige ~h~t might be gained, and which certainly belonged withm the Halls of the Pit. With the modesty that ranks high among our many virtues we must admit that a benevolent God was smiling upon us in our hour of peril. Because there were a number of breaks - miscues by our worthy adversaries, and frankly, uncanny good luck. For instance: a ohone disconnected in the nick of time, several female night owls too sleepy to notice the difference in sexes, unlocked fuse boxes, and perhaps more of which we were unaware. six Well, to conclude this epic, this most memorable OPEN LATE! 12:30 a_m. Sun; thru Thurs. ALL NIGHT FRI. & SAT. UNCLE JOHNIJS FAMILY RESTAURANT ROSEVILLE North Snelling at Highway 36 odyssey of a long list of venerable Pit exploits! it must be said that aroma of unprecedented success IS sweet. Name withheld to protect the not-so-innocent. P.S. I sincerely hope this 'letter' is taken in the fun and love for which it was intended. Boys not the only monsters in Edgren by Marshall Shelley A balding tarantula and a scorpion are living among the other creatures on the third floor of Edgren dorm. They are the "pets" of Dennis Walker, a freshman from Fox Lake, Illinois. Dennis was deeply involved in a chess game with Tim Olson when I asked him why he kept such strange pets. "Because a boa constrictor eats too much," he said with a smile. "Well," I said, "why don't you keep goldfish or something?" "Goldfish bite, don't they? ' Dennis answered quickly. I could see that this line of questioning was going nowhere. So, I said, "What do you feed the little monsters?" "AH HA!" he shouted as he moved his knight to put Tim's king back in check. "Oh, I feed them live crickets and water. They seem to enjoy that." He also has a pair of gerbils, and when they have a litter, he will give their babies to the scorpion. "The boys I have shown them to seem more repulsed than the girls," Dennis remarked. He probably won't have his pets much longer, however. The tarantula is about four years old, has a bald spot on his behind, and is, according to Dennis, "on his last legs." (The tarantula has 12 legs, not eight. He has two legs in back that he uses only part of the time). Even if the pets don't die soon, Dennis won't have them much longer. "I'm getting married in January, and my fiance said she wouldn't have them around. So I'll probably give them to my brother,' Dennis said, with just a touch of regret. Dennis keeps his pets in a glass aquarium, separated from each other by a plastic partition. If they were put together, the scorpion would probably kill the tarantula. Neither the sting of the scorpion nor that of the tarantula is fatal to humans. Both are about as poisonous as bumblebees, said Dennis. Dan Nelson, a Be'thel presidential candidate, is running on a still developing platform of new community government. Nelson a visible candidate Bethel needs a more decisive student government. One big step towards this goal would be the election of a more visible, more active student President. After much thought, prayer, and advice, I have become a candidate for this office. My platform can be summarized in three words: VISIBLE My friends tell me that I'm probably the most visible person on campus. Seriously, I believe that our student president should be seen and identified with those he represents, and NOT be just a figurehead locked behind administrative doors. If elected, I will strive to be a visible representative of the Bethel community. ACTIVE: Effective student government begins with active leadership. I sup· port and encourage Bethel's involvement in the American Association of Evangelical Students (AAES) and the Christian College. Consortium. But more importantly, I would encourage the involvement of senators and students in Bethel-centered issues. Bible studies & activities as scheduled. 720-13th Ave. S. Mpls. 338-7653 C Bus leaves 0 L minister to youth Bodien 9:15 a.m. Sun. L E Dale Saxon Returns 12:15 G E S. Symposium 9:45 Jim Bragg Worship 11:00 Evening Praise 7:00 FLEXIBLE: With our coming move to the new campus, student government may have to change in form (i.e., representation by dorm instead of class, or a form of community government). I will work for whatever change will guarantee a maximum student expression and involvement at Bethel. Since my decision to run was made a short time ago, a more detailed platform is in the preparation stage. I feel I am qualified for this office, having served in student leadership positions as president of my high school student body (two years) and as past president of Minnesota District CYF. I would appreciate your support and your vote. Daniel C. Nelson Candidate for President Robin Robinson is running for student body president ~s one who wants to "change the system throu9h the system." Robinson an effective mouthpiece Fe II ow Stud e nts, As you all know, it is customary for office candidates to campaign. This practice is usually considered beneficial for clarifying the views of the office-seeker on set issues. At present there seems to be one basic issue that is at stake - the chance for the Bethel body of students to elect a mouthpiece for expressing their views. The Senate is presumably responsible for determining the wishes of the students and operating the system by which the students can bring about needed changes. In order for change to occur, there must be disagreement. When there is disagreement, in order to maintain stability, a settlement must be reached. This settlement determines the extent of change. My claim is: of the three candidates offered you for the office of president, I am the best suited for encouraging and obtaining the changes most wanted by the majority of the students at Bethel. I n my two years at Bethel I have had quite extensive exposure to a wide cross-section of Bethel students. In this time and exposure I have become aware of the frustration and hopelessness the average Bethelite feels towards the chance of change within the Bethel community. I stand as a chance, however big or small, for the students to get some of the actions THEY (and I) want; a chance for students to CHANGE THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE SYSTEM! Peace and Power! Robin Robinson Candidate for President seven Miko an experienced candidate EXPERIENCE *3 semesters as Editor-in-Chief of THE BETHEL CLARION, current editor * I semester on the Student Senate, currently representing the Freshman class *While on the Student Senate, presently serving or have served on the following committees: I) Chairman of the delegation to the American Association of Evangelical Students (AAES) Convention in 1972 2) A delegate to the 1971 AAES Convention 3) Convocation Committee 4) Committee to update the constitution 5) Welcome Week 1971 OBJECTIVES While serving in the above capacities I became aware of both the strong and weak points of the Student Senate. The Senate, with its system of student-faculty committees, offers one of the most flexible systems, of student government around. This became apparent while conversing with other delegates at the AAES Convention in 1971. However, I do not believe that we are utilizing our system to its best advantage. For instance, some of the committees must beg student representatives to fill the positions. By having an all school meeting, perhaps monthly or as needed, the whole campus could be made aware of open positions on committees and how the committees are affecting lif-e on campus. These committee meetings should be open and date and time conspicuously posted 24 hours, before the meeting. Essentially I am saying that communications need vast improvement to allow the benefits of our system to be realized. One fault that I see built into the system is that of senatorial representation. Right now representation is by classes. But does Bethel make class distinctions? For instance, how many people know that I became a , sophomore this semester? Representation needs change. I propose a new system be devised by residence. I n this way students would become more familiar with their representatives and the representatives would better represent the students. Another concern of mine is, in the area of teacher evaluation by students. I feel there is a definite need for high quality standardized student input. This would afford the Department Heads and the Dean of a more realistic method when dealing with tenure and whether or not a teacher is "rehired" for another year. I also see the need for improvement in the areas outside of our campus. Every year a handful of Bethel students go to the AAES Convention. This convention is made up of 15 other Evangelical schools whose purpose is to: I. Engender the bond of Christian fellowship between members of the student bodies. eight 2. To propose study of, and suggest solutions to, mutual problems. 3. To promote the highest standards of scholarships among member schools. 4. To aid the member schools in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the individual institutions. 5. To promote and exercise an active interest in the affairs of national, state and local governments ,and social institutions. 6. To promote creative student leadership as an integral part of the educational process and for the purpose of effective student government. How many students know what AAES is? How has it helped Bethel? How has Bethel helped the 15 other colleges? Bethel's involvement in AAES is not really being utilized to its fullest potential. I would like us, as a community (faculty too). to vote for the representatives (they are appointed now) attending this convention and to have these delegates to go with ideas and propositions that reflect the Bethel Community. Further, I would like to suggest that the AAES Convention of 1973 be held at Bethel. The Bob Miko, Bethel presidential candidate exposure to other evangelical students from all over the country would broaden the vision that we have. The facilities on the new campus make this an excellent possibility. One more area of concern has to do with our being an institution of higher learning. Many times our classes, particularly Senior Seminars, are geared to the production of a high-quality graduate level paper. By and large these papers are either scrapped or filed away for sentimental reasons. I would like to see these papers kept at teacher's and student approval, in files in the library, (Mrs. Dewey says that she is all for it). In this way someone else, working in the same discipline: can then add to, build on, or refute the position stated therein. In this manner the academic scholarship of Bethel will take on a community nature where we are working to the common goal of furthering God's Kingdom in the academic arena. In closing I feel the President of the Student Association needs to be more involved with the life on campus. By this I mean that he should be one who greets founders on behalf of the students during Founder's Week, visits Conference churches to promote good will, is in constant communication with the student body, works with the dorm councils and RAs, and has a beard. I believe I hav,e a lot to offer Bethel. You have seen my work, my dedication, and my concern for the campus, please allow me this privilege of serving you as your president. Bob Miko Candidate for President Vice presidelltial calldidates . . . . . Over the past several weeks, I have done some serious soul-searching concerning what I believe is in need of change at Bethel. I considered many of the customs, habits, and ways of doing things that are a part of the Bethel tradition. Some, I feel, are good and necessary, while others I deem to be in need of change. I asked myself, "If something needs change, what do you propose as an alternative, and how will you go about getting it changed?" I decided that I would have to have a viable alternative for every change I suggest. I feel the suggestions I will make in this article are legitimate and workable. I feel also, that change can be wrought through the Student Senate. But for .the Senate to be effective, it needs to undergo some structural changes. I feel that the student body is not properly represented by its Senators. Senators are to learn student's attitudes on issues, to get a broad base of opinions, and to bring issues before the Senate that are of concern to members of the student body. This is practically impossible for a Senator. He has little time for canvassing students beyond his conversations with his friends. He is just too busy with classes, studies, and work. The result of this is that the student body is largely unaware of what is being dealt wtth in Senate, and the senator votes on issues primarily basing his decisions on his own personal opinion. I would suggest an alternative to the present system, then, at this point. I favor a · form of town-meeting type of governm~nt. This 'could be carried out by having a monthly or even bi-monthly Senate meeting during the Chapel hour. Currently, all Senate meetings are open to the general student body, but very few students outside of elected Senators attend. This, I feel, is due to lack of publicity, lack of interaction between senator and constituency, and lack of interest of the Student Body. I think by having an open meeting, students will have a direct method of airing their opinions through a portion of the meeting, allowed for an 'open mike" type of set-up. Senators would take note of who is speaking during the session and take it upon themselves to see that the matter was looked into. In this way, the s·tudent body can voice what they want to be done, and they have a truly representative government. Often the Senate is found dealing with matters of little real importance to the students. The "town meeting" Senate would naturally receive a much wider range of interests and ideas through the direct communication process. Vacancies on the various Student-Faculty committees would now get publicity in the "town meeting." Currently, when a vacancy does occur, hardly anyone outside of the Senate even hears abDut it. SO', it is usually filled by a Senator. This often results in a person being placed Dn a cDmmittee in which he has very little interest. Since committee membership can cDnsist of any student body member, I believe wider publicity WDuid benefit everybody, because members of the cDmmittees wDuld be those genuinely interested in its work. One special cDmmittee I want to' see begun is one which wDuld decide the size of the academic departments, and would be compDs~d of people frDm the administration, the faculty, and students. Students were recently pDlled concerning Mr. Fagerson and Mr. Ward by my cDmmittee, and 61 % of the polls returned indicated they favDred just such a committee. This is a strong indicatiDn to' me that the student body does nDt want sDmething like this to' happen again without the weighing Df student Dpinion. I wDuld nDW like to' detail four areas in which I feel some action shDuld be taken in the future, whether the action be actual change Dr mere objective investigation: 1) There are SDme pDints in the life style pDlicy that I feel should be subject to reevaluation. I feel there should be new discussiDn on the on-off campus applications of the rules. HDWever, I am still 'cDmpletely open on the issue. I dO' nDt wish to' make a big issue of it at this point. I merely feel that the discussiDn Df the issue ShDUld be renewed periodically. I do feel, though, that where there are rules, they must be enforced. A bad rule can be changed, but as IDng as it is still in effect, it needs to be enforced. 2) I. feel that there is discriminatiDn against women that should be subject to' evaluation. Two areas, housing and residence hours, are the main points. It is not right that women are not allowed to pick their housing wherever they desire, a privilege granted to men. I feel women should be allowed to' find their own housing by their junior year at the latest. I also cannot justify women's hours in the dDrms and residences when men are nDt restricted in any way. I would like to see more open houses in the dDrms; having them every twO' or three weeks is not adequate. I wDuld like to see at least weekly open dorms, and pDssibly even on Friday and Saturday nights. 3) I feel that there should be a minimal charge for sports events - mainly, fDDtball and basketball games. Currently, all students are admitted free, and the athletic budget depends Dn funds allDcated by the general budget. I think that even a small charge per person (25c to 50c) would help to support the athletic department and ease the general financial burden of the school. In this way, also, sports would be supported more by those interested in them and less by the disinterested students. 4) I wDuld like to see some week-end activities of a coffee house variety. I feel that the campus coordinator has dDne a good job this year. I think that in additiDn to' the planned activities of his Dffice, a cDffee hDuse situation cDuld be established in the Coffee ShDP Dn weekend evenings. Musicians cDuld be brDught in, and variDus techniques cDuld be experimented with. The main pDint is that there wDuld always be sDmething to' dO' Dn weekends. I alsO' feel that Bethel ShDUld begin getting invDlved with Dther area cDlleges in cDDrdinating sDcial activities, such as bringing in big name perfDrmers and speakers that CDuid nDt be Dbtained by Dne schDDl. I further believe that transpDrtatiDn ShDUld be arranged fDr thDse expressing interest to' attend sDcial events in the Twin Cities area. There is so much to' dO' in this area, but many students are stuck arDund campus week after week because Df nO' available transpDrtation. There is nO' excuse fDr this. I wDuld like to' say in clDsing that I have seen increased activity by the students here Dn pertinent issues, and I want to' see it cDntinue and grDW. There is nO' excuse anymDre fDr us to' be ignDrant of what is happening here , and thrDugh activity in the Senate we have a viable tDDI fDr use in Dbtaining solutions to' impDrtant questiDns. Thank YDU fDr YDur cDnsideratiDn Df my ideas. RDger Jahn Candidate fDr Vice-President nine VPs c(1lttiltllcd. At the present time I feel that our Student Senate is considered by most of Bethel's students to be a "Mickey Mouse" outfit. Many people come to me and tell me of the uselessness of the Senate, and of what a farce it is. Being a senator for the class of "75" during the past and present semesters, I have seen many areas in which, given a p sition of authority, I would like to r .ake modifications, thus helping to change the concept of the Senate to that of a respectable function and serviceable capacity of the Bethel College Community. Dan "Freddie" Freeburg Candidate - Vice-President Upon ,returning to Bethel this spring after attending North Hennepin State Junior College, I can see that many of the problems facing the Student Senate are the same as the year before. A major problem is the Student Senate's loss of respect among the faculty and administration. An example of this is illustrated in the recent non-renewal of Mr. Fagerson's and 'Mr. Ward's con- Meet Bob Olson! Bob is your new campus representative for Hansord Pontiac. He can give you SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNTS on any new PONTIAC, JAGUAR, MG, or TRIUMPH. Yes, he can get you a SPECIAL BUY ON A GUARANTEED USED CAR, too! SPE'CIAL STUDENT FINANCING Call Bob Olson at 641-2736 or Joe Sweere at 332-1133 ten • • tracts. Hopefully, a well-respected Senate would have been contacted and consulted before this happened. After talking to many students, I find that they too have lost respect for their Senate. I would like to see the Senate respected as a governing body competently able to handle the issues put before them. The only way they can gain this respect is to take action in the best interests of the individuals they represent. Because they represent not only the students, but Christ as wen, I feel their actions can help mold Bethel into both a strong liberal arts college and a place where Christ lives. To get the senate moving in such a way as to obtain respect and cooperation from the students, faculty, and administration, as well as to represent Christ is my goal as Vice President. David Foy (Feather) Candidate for Vice-President A I(ing of the jungle One upon a time there was a proud and royal lion. As he was prancing through the jungle he spied a monkey. With all his might the lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle?!" The monkey quickly bowed down and said, "You are, You are the master, the King of the Jungle!" Whereupon the proud lion went on his way. A zebra was in the path and again the lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle?!" And the zebra was quick to reply, "You are, You are the master, the King of the Jungle!" The satisfied lion continued down his path. An elephant was in the path and again the proud lion roared, "Who is the greatest, the King of the Jungle? !" Hearing the conceited lion, the elephant wrapped his trunk tightly around the lion's body waving it in the air as he whipped the lion into a tree. The elephant proceeded to stomp and gore the lion and finally kicked him into the bushes_ The startled and upset lion groggily got to his feet and mumbled to the elephant, "You don't have to get so mad just because you don't know the answer." Too many Bethel students are being 'fooled by the lion. The lion was more popular than the elephant but the elephant got the job done. Don't be fooled by popularity and become a monkey or a zebra. Be strong like the elephant. Maintain an open mind but give decisive, practical answers. It is about time to stomp on the proud but ineffectual lion at Bethel College. I believe all the students should be represented by their respective senators. Too often the senators are led by special interest groups rather than the opinion of their constituency. I believe a senator should communicate with his/her class and not remain "up" on his/her throne. I am asking you to vote for an openminded candidate who will listen and can offer decisive action when needed. That is why I chose to run for the office of Senator of the Class of 1974. Tim Martens PO 1013 Candidate for Senator Proverbs 18: 15 and 17 "An inteUigent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them." "Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight." Choir again with Minn. orchestra by Dale Osterman On Thursday, March 23, the Bethel College Choir and Alumni Chorale once again take the stage with the Minnesota Orchestra at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. This performance - repeated Friday night, March 24, at Northrup Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus, and again, Saturday, April 8, at the Auditorium Theater, Chicago - will feature the two works, "Das Klagende Lied," by Gustav Mahler, and "Daphnis and Chloe," by Maurice Ravel. The April 8 performance marks the debut of the Bethel choir in performance with Minnesota Orchestra in Chicago. "Das Klagnde Lied" is an extremely romantic piece, incorporating dramatic and emotional musical styles, as well as the peaceful and sedate. The choral score has a three octave range, and thus is' tremendously demanding of the singer . The text of "Das Klagende Lied" is based on legend, and the musical model for the work was the ancient ballad style. Throughout the performance, one finds that many moods are created by the voices and the instruments, and the human emotions are represented from love to hate, and from joy to sorrow. Gustav Mahler Cborn in Kalischt, Bohemia, July 7, 1860; died in Vienna, May 18, 1911) is one of the best recognized Romantic composers. He felt that the human voice was a very important instrument to add to the already big sound of the Romantic orchestra. Mahler incorporated choir in many of his pieces, and subsequently became famous for his choral groups in the symphony. In "Daphnis and Chloe" the listener might be surprised to hear that there is no text to that which the choir sings. Instead, there are only neutral syllables (ah, 00, etc.). "Daphnis and Chloe" is a one act ballet for orchestra and choir containing several very beautiful melodies which are familiar to many. Once again, the choir and orchestra produce various moods, which this time correspond to the emotions of the dance. The piece is impressionistic in style, painting colors in pastels rather than the brilliant colors of the Romantic period, but at times becomes quite vivid. Maurice Ravel (born in Ciboure, Basse- Pyrenees, March 7, 1875; died in Paris, December 28, 1937) is a man whose name is always mentioned, along with that of Claude Debussy, as one of the two great Impressionistic composers. Ravel, as did Mahler, treated the choir as another section of instruments in the orchestra, to be called upon often. Ravel has always been immensely popular in the United States. His harmonies and orchestrations have always held a particular attraction for jazz arrangers and Hollywood composers. Guest soloists for these concerts are Sheila Armstrong, soprano, Maureen Forrester, contralto, John Stewart, tenor, and Brent Ellis, baritone. The Bethel College Choir and Alumni Chorale are looking forward to three exciting evenings with the Minnesota Orchestra, and they urge all to attend the Thursday, March 23rd concert at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium or the Friday, March 24th concert at Northrup Memorial Auditorium. All performances are at 8:30 p.m. 50,000 JOBS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS The National Agency Of Student Employment Has Recently Completed A Nationwide Research Program Of Jobs Available To College Students And Graduates During 1972. Catalogs Which Fully Describe These Employment Positions tv'KJy Be Obtained As Follows: () Catalog of Summer and Career Positions Available Throughout the Un ited States in Resort Areas, National Corporations, and Regional Employment Centers. Price $3.00. () Foreign Job Information Catalog Listing Over 1,000 Employment Positions Availabl e in t-Aany Foreign Countries. Price $3.00. () SPEC IAL: Both of the Above Combined Catalogs With A Recommended Job Assignment To Be Selected For You. Please State Your Interests. Price $6,00. National Agency of Student Employment Student Services Division #35 Erkenbrecher Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 eleven Pit preaches brotherly love to the meal plan set Editor's note: This "after dinner speech" was delivered at 6: 15 last Friday night in the dining haJJ by a figure in a top hat and cravit who bore a strange resemblance to a member of THE PIT. We underderstand another such attraction will take place tonite (Fri.) at the same time, same place. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is something we must utterly destroy and totally annihilate from the face of this earth. Now, how can we fight against this spiritual, soul slaving, slimy serpent Satan? .We must unite our hearts in brotherly love to fight against this spiritual, soul slaving sovereign of sin. The first point of brotherly love is showing kindness to our professors - senile professors-who daily drown us in utter boredom. The second point of brotherly love is not - I repeat NOT-giving swirlies to thy neighbor ... (much laughter at this point). And ladies and gentlemen, what is the third-the final pointof brotherly love? The final, the ultimate, the pinnacle of brotherly love is manifested in giving! (Speaker immediately showered with scraps of food). Dorm pranks can be hair-raising by Beth Jacobson Are your roommates getting on your nerves? Have you strained your brain . to think of something insane to make them unplain again? If so, let them know you really care; set their f'aces all aglow. Follow these suggestions, and hope they ask no questions. What do your roommates do when they first get up? Do they watch the sunrise? If they do, try giving them a different view. Set their alarm clocks for 3:30, and put cotton in your ears, even if they're not dirty. If your roommate is a girl, and she sleeps on rollers, try tying the rollers to the bed with a piece of string. Her waking moment will be hair-raising! Now it's time to get dressed. Where is the underwear? In the freezer, at rest. The funny part comes when the toilet seat is vaselined or covered with saran wrap, truly the work of a fiend! Back to dressing (your roommates have not yet lost their tempers - call it a twelve blessing!). No doubt your roommates will do a dance, when they step into their sewn up pants. Their f'aces will turn to many hues when they discover their stuffed· toed-shoes. Time to go to class - but, alas! The door is darkened by a newspapery mass. They should take the morning as a warning, but foolish as they are, you've still got them outsmarted by far! It's night time now. First they take a bath - as you snap their picture they will fill with wrath. You are sent out of the bathroom, and you proceed to tie the door shut, only to assure you of doom. Then the roommates have to wash their hair. When the bottle pours syrup instead of shampoo, they will attack you with the sugary goo. Climbing into bed, their faces turn red, as one finds Rice Krispies and the other, short sheets. I have nothing to 'add, except a word of warning; be prepared for anything tomorrow morning. by David Shaw The Bethel Royals closed out their regular season play in Deerfield, Illinois, with a disappointing 93-72 loss to Trinity College. Easily their poorest gam.e of the season, the Royals could not make any phase of their game effective, whereas Trinity employed a tough zone throughout the game in displaying their finest effort of the year. Ahead of Bethel by a 41·32 count at halftime, Trinity hit 56% of their shots in the second half. Even though the Royals controlled the boards, 54-45, Trinity put up 17 more shots (86 to 69) and took advantage of 32 Bethel turnovers. Trinity went into the game with a record of 8 wins and 15 losses. High point man for Bethel was Steve Scroggins with 22 points, while Jack Hoehl contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds. Gordie Wahlberg and Jim Delich added 10 and 9 points, respectively. Center Willie Hill was held to only 3 points in the game but led the Royals in the rebound department with 10. In talking with Coach Trager, he expressed satisfaction with the past season, adding that it was Bethel's first winning season since the 1965-66 team finished with a 12-8 record. This year's 14-10 record provided Bethel fans with many "almost' games, as five of the losses were decided by a total of 11 points. Coach Trager was also pleased to have a team in a post-season tournament. His 1971-72 Royals are the first basketball team in Bethel history to participate in any post-season tournament. The National Christian College Athletic Association, a 50·school organization of which Bethel is a member, is holding the National Tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on March 16, 17, and 18. The Tournament will consist of eight teams, two teams representing each of the four national regions - the East Coast, the Southern area, the Midwest, and the Western and Southwestern area. Because of a good season, Bethel qualified to play Grand Rapids Bible College in the Regional Tournament. Grand Rapids, however, withdrew from regional 'competition, and left Bethel as one of the two teams representing the Midwest region. The other teams that the Royals will be competing against for the championship have not yet been decided. Little Canuck runs for at-large senator It's that time of year again. The sun is climbingr higher in the sky. Soon the snow will be gone, the robins will return. And once again students walk around with thoughts of ... elections. Which brings me to the reason for this article. I am up for election. The position I seek is Senator at Large. I am familiar with student government having served on high school student government for a number of years as well as being president of the student body my senior year. During my time at Bethel, I have become familiar with the government structure on campus and have spent much time studying campus issues. There are a number of things I am interested in doing if I am elected. However, in this article I will concentrate on only a few main points. First, I must say I have been very disappointed in the amount of student involvement at Bethel. Perhaps some of that fault lies in our government structure. I believe it is necessary to have open meetings at least once a month so you as students can see what Senate is doing. We also need more publicity of the actual results of Student Senate meetings. Second, there is the issue of poor representation by our present class system. This needs restructuring, especially with the move to the new campus. I will endeavor to bring about changes which would allow better representation. The third problem has to do with the idea that senators are supposed to sit and wait till the students come to them with their views. I feel it would be my duty to seek out the needs of the students and act accordingly. And last, the system of student-faculty committees. At Bethel we have an excellent system and means for students to exert their opinions, but at present I don't think we use it to achieve maximum results. We need more publicity announcing openings on these committees and a greater ,co-ordinated effort by students. If elected, my goals would be to achieve this co-ordination, and the cooperation we need to enable us to utilize the facilities we possess. They tell me variety is the spice of politics ... vote for a Canadian. Al Cooper Candidate for Senator at Large ---------------------------------- March March l2-Pancake Feed sponsored by basketball - 4-7 P.M. in the Cafeteria 17-Spring Band Concert - Fieldhouse - 8:00 March l8-Moods '72 - "Turn, Turn, Turn" - Fieldhouse 8:00 April 7-Film: Charly April 8-Donkey Basketball April l4--Women's Choir Concert April l5-Spring Formal Banquet April 2l-Dr. C. E. Thomas ----------------April 22-Bo Conrad Spit Band by Bill Ankerberg "I have just returned from a party of which I was the life and soul; wit poured from my lips, everyone laughed and admired me -and the dash should be as long as the earth's orbit and I wanted to shoot myself." Soren Kirkegaard March, 1836 We all go through those times in life, but we are Christians, we believe in bearing one another's burdens. We believe that we are to comfort one another (Phil. 2). The problem is that we do not seem to act in accordance with our beliefs. Why can't we trust each other enough to unload some of our burdens? We talk of a body, a unity, but we do not live it. We are so afraid of one another because we are so human at times. The campus grapevine is often faster than the campus switchboard. It is really hard, if not impossible, to tell your troubles to someone if you do not trust them. Trust requires faith, love, and a leap out of yourself. If I leaped out to you - would I only fall flat on my face? Or more important, what if you leaped out to me? "Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God.' ' Bob Pierce March 10-Music Honors Concert - Room 106 - 8:00 March ll-Phil Kitchen - Room 106 - 8:00 May 5-6-Play - "Firebugs" May l2-All-School Banquet May 1 ~Christian Service Concert May 19-5pring Music Festival May 20-Athletic Banquet **Stew Luckman and Dale Johnson Art Show from now till March 23. Showing is daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2642 University Avenue, Bruce Publishing Building, 'A' Gallery. It's a new medium for an effective, creative Christian witness and may turn out to be a permanent thing if reaction is good. With enough pressure, the gallery may be open on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Garnet's Standard Service Complete Service for Your Car Larpenteur and Snelling St. Paul Friendly Courteous MI 4·2027 Conscientious Men Waiting to Serve You thirteen by Rich Zaderaka Some people didn't like what I said a'bout the Rowdies in my last column. Well, they're entitled to their opinions t< ), even if they're wrong. Here are some random samples from the feedback bag. From "A Rowdy": Your feeble attempt to degrade the Rowdies was revolting. What's wrong with a little enthusiasm? That's what this school needs more of. Remark: Have your mommy read you the comment below. And next time, wipe the egg yolk off your stationery - OK? From Linda: Your slam at the Rowdies was entirely justified. They are the most disgusting, foul, belligerent, uncouth, insolent snakes I have ever seen. They aren't satisfied with mere enthusiasm. They create (with the nanana) definite hostile feelings toward the other team and their fans and this is uncalled for. Remark: I've always said that the' only good Rowdy is a * * * HHH stands for two things. One, ho ho ho, and two, Hubert Horatio Humphrey, the man who believes himself to be Santa Claus. Senator Humphrey is a Senator from this fair state of Minnesota. He has a long list of impressive political qualifications that make him a likely candidate for the Democraticnomination for the presidency. Mr. Humphrey has served not only in both houses of Congress, but also has had the honor, or dishonor, of being Vice-president under the Johnson Administration. Qualification- wise, Mr. Humphrey is a viable candidate for the office of the president My first view of Mr. Humphrey is that he does not follow the ten commandments. Granted, nobody can, but a poltician should take all precautionary measures to ensure that his sins are not found out. The Senator has violated God's commandment not to lie. In 1970 after his defeat he told the people of the gulible state of Minnesota that he wants to be their Senator so that he can serve them for the next six years in that capacity. He also stated that he would not run for the office of the presidency in 1972. Here it is 1972 and guess who is seeking the Democratic nomination - the Liar. Mr. Humphrey has broken another of God's commandments and that is "do not covet." Dr. Lewis explained fourteen dead Rowdy. From Bill: The U. of M. sure stomped the Illini last Saturday. I guess that shows how good you guys from Illinois' are. Why don't you go back to Chicago? Rem-ark: Where did you say Jim Brewer and Clyde Turner are from -lizard face? Without Brew and Clyde the Gophers would have trouble playing ring-a round-the rosey with St. Kate's and another thing - chowderhead - I'm not from Chicago!! From George: The refs at the Bethel-Trinity game were atrocious. They stole the game from us! Remark: I've seen better officiating at funerals. But the Royals didn't deserve that game'. They were flatter than the cafeteria's spaghetti sauce. They made more turnovers than the American Pie Company. Let's hope they can put it togethe'r in Tennessee. From Donna: Now that wrestling season is over, the Bethel wrestlers are stuffing themselves like they've never seen food before. I think it's gluttonous and perfectly detestable. Remark: Look sweetie - these' guys have skipped more meals than Mahatma Gandhi. If you don't watch who you're calling gluttonous, the Cookie Monster will get you. The Bethel basketball games from Chattanooga, Tennessee will be broadcast over WBCS/1050 ~ - compliments of the Speech Department. Thanks to the B-Club and Student Senate for added sponsorship of away game broadcasts this season. * * * to me that coveting is when you want something somebody else has. It is not covetous of Senator Humphrey to want to be Richard Nixon the Second, but Mr. Humphrey says that he should be Mr. Nixon the First. He suggests that if he were president instead of Mr. Nixon the United States would be a rosey nation. It appears that poor Hubert is coveting the office now held by Richard. It seems Mr. Humphrey has broken a second commandment. Taking a brief objective look at the Senator we find that he has perhaps the best chance of all the candidates to defeat Mr. Nixon. If you want to be like a winner you must have the qualifications of one. Mr. Humphrey has one qualification that no other Democratic candidate has, and one that Mr. Nixon also possesses. Mr. Humphrey is a loser. He tried to beat Nixon in '68 and lost, just as Nixon tried to beat Kennedy in '60 and lost. Mr. Nixon is now President Nixon. Maybe the Democrats will realize that loser Humphrey can become President Humphrey, but I hope not. 646-7135 ~~~~9n~. 2001 West Larpenteur Avenue Saint PaUl, Minnesota 55113 EST. 111011 STORE AND GREENHOUSES 175,000 Square f •• 1 of Gla" |
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