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Neil Moser, in the role of Christ, rehearses with his disciples.
IICycle '73" opens
by Jack Starr
"Now we're all safe on board, sing praise to the Lord, we're sailing along with
01' Noah." These and others like them are the words-that will be heard this weekend
and next as the Bethel Drama Department presents "Cycle 73" under the direction
of Dale Rott. The play which opened last night in the experimental theater, will
continue tomorrow night and Sunday as well as the 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th next
week. Performances were not scheduled on Friday night.
Cycle 73 derives its name from the medieval plays fostered by the church that
came to be known as the Mystery Cycles. These plays, each of which was actually a
series of plays, presented the Biblical accounts from creation to the final judgement.
A variety of unique forms of presentation were developed to assist in portraying
the scenes vividly and with interest. The presentations, which began in the
900's, eventually were taken out of the hands of the church and done by craft
guilds at various festivals. Some of these guilds developed into professional touring
drama troupes and in time production of the plays were exclusively by them and
stayed so until discontinued in the 1600's.
In 1951 some towns in England revived the cycle plays and to date have
produced them every three or four years. The town of Chester was one of the towns
and it was from here that Cycle 73 comes. In Chester, unlike the majority of the
other towns which continued with the traditional medieval type format, the plays
were done in a contemporary style drawing on variations produced during different
periods. This is essentially the same play that is being produced here at Bethel.
Cycle 73 presents, with all the humor and pathos of the medieval presentations,
the Biblical accounts in a modern format.
Curtain time is 8 p.m. on the evenings mentioned above and ticket prices are
$2.00 for adults, $1.50 for students, and $1.00 for students with activity cards.
Vol. 49 No.9
Friday Nov. 9 1973
Star directs
women I•n
WOW
by Ruth Johnson
"The trouble with many of us is that
in trying times we stop trying. Let's get
together and try!" This idea is the basis
of WOW.
Women Outside the Wall was organized
last fall for the purpose of providing a
way for the wives and families of prison
inmates to get together and talk about
their problems.
Star Friesen, a senior at Bethel, is the
program director of WOW. Working
through the Correctional service of Minnesota,
Star was placed with WOW for her
field work training in social work.
"The women themselves felt such an
organization should be formed. They
took the request to Correctional Service
and WOW was organized, " Star explained.
The women of WOW meet weekly to
discuss their frustrations, experiences,
hope, and strength with each other. Being
in the same situation enables them to
understand the feelings they all experience.
WOW is based on self-help. The
women are basically running WOW with
the help of CSM.
Besides talking over their problems,
the women are being educated on the
correctional systems in the state; Stillwater
State Prison, Sandstone Federal
Prison, and St. Cloud State Reformity
in particular. They have also participated
in social activities, transportation pools,
and babysitting.
As Star said, "These women have
faced the incarceration of a loved one.
Their initial reaction is hate toward
society. Often their friends and neighbors
turn against them and think they (the
women) are bad because of their relative
or friend. In this way the women are
being punished as well as the men."
Because of WOW, these women are
gaining a better understanding of themselves
and their families. With this better
understanding, they can encourage the
inmate.
(continued on page two)
(continued from page one)
WOW is still in its developmental stage.
Some of its goals are:
To increase the outreach and availability
of the program to more women; as of
now about 12 women are meeting
regUlarly.
To create a workable relationship with
caseworkers at the institutions in order
to improve communications between
caseworkers, the correctional process, and
the inmates' families.
To increase program content and range
of material for group meetings.
The overall goal is to help rehabilitate
the inmate through WOW. When the
women have an encouraging attitude, the
men also feel more encouraged.
"The women are very excited about
this program: Right now however, the
continued development of the program
depends on funding," said Star.
enrollment
figures
released
by Wayne Pauluk
Bethel College enrollment is at a new
high this year, according to figures released
by the Registrar's Office. The increase
over last year is also the largest in Bethel's
history as a four-year college.
There are 1303 full and part-time students
at Bethel this year, an increase of
164 over last year.
There are more new freshmen and
transfer students; but the greatest increase
is in the number of returning
students, Seven-hundred-seventy-two returned,
compared to 648 last year.
"Although other things had an effect,
probably the biggest factor was the improved
facilities on the new campus,"
said Minnie Gustafson, Assistant Registrar.
By classes, the Freshman class is the
largest, with 464 members. There are 378
sophomores, 224 juniors and 200 seniors.
Women outnumber the men, 692 to
611. The Freshman class has the greatest
disparity, with 275 women and 189 men.
two
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Bethel bus grooves to the tune
by W. T. Hanley
Last year, for the first time, Bethel
students living on Old Campus had to be
bussed to classes. The daily trek was considered
by many to be tolerable at best,
and was one of the chief setbacks to living
at "O.C.". This year however, things are
different aboard the Bethel bus. The ten
minute journey has been enhanced by the
addition of a stereo tape system. Now,
bus riders can listen to anything from
Rare Earth to the Moody Blues (not in
any way associated with the Moody Bible
Institute) to the Carpenters on their
rumbling, bumbling trip from one campus
to the other.
Full-time Bethel bus driver and former
student Lee Stritesky came up with the
idea and contributed both the tape player
and the tapes to the venture.
"I just couldn't stand driving that bus
for eight hours a day without something
to listen to" said Lee. "Originally, I
wanted it just for my own enjoyment,
but I soon realized that most of the kids
liked it too."
Lee also said that he is aware tliat
some students don't like "real hard
music," so he tries to moderate what he
plays, especially in the early morning. He
is also open to requests.
Reaction to the new "musical" bus
has been generally favorable. Bob Pedersen
commented, "My first reaction was
negative, but after a while I found the
music to be really relaxing, especially
after a long day of classes. I really enjoyed
one day last week when they played
P.D.Q. Bach on the way home."
Keith Knauf expressed similar sentiments,
saying that he enjoyed Cream in
the morning and something like Simon
and Garfunkel at night.
(Long Hair Is In - Have Us Shape It)
The other part-time drivers also enjoy
having the stereo aboard the bus. Terry
Hollister says that it helps create a "happy
bus", and Vern Johnson needs it to help
him tolerate "those crazy Twin City
drivers. "
"I dig it, OH, I DIG IT!" said Holly
Smith, "It gives a little ZING to the ride,
and it makes Hollister talk less."
Jack Starr thinks that the new tape
system is "groovy!" "Let's put huge
speakers in the back and rip out all the
seats so that we can have lots of room to
ahh ... to tap our feet," remarked Jack.
"I would like to hear some more
Christian music," said Liane Schmidt.
"It would also be nice to have some live
entertainment. I saw Sha-na-na in Woodstack
(possibly she means Woodstock)
last year and I think it would be great if
we could get them. They could get up on
the front seats so we could all se'em and
. . . " Thanks a lot for the suggestions,
Liane.
"I really enjoy it," Doc Dalton said,
the only faculty member with enough
fortitude to brave the bus trip daily. "I
just wish they'd play a little more music
that had something to say to us, like
Andre Crouch. I really like it when they
play that type of thing in the mornings."
Lee's music isn't the only improvement
planned for this year's Bethel bus. "I
plan to try taping the early morning
(news, and playing it back on the 7 :00 and
7:45 runs in the morning." said Lee.
'''This should keep everybody informed
on current news. Why should the time
spent on the bus be wasted?"
Who knows, maybe if we all get really
well informed, President Nixon will let us
listen to his tapes; but how could we enjoy
the music after that?
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by Judy Harrington
Dr. J. Edwin Orr - teacher, evangelist, world travelerwill
be the featured speaker in Chapel Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday of next week. Dr. Orr's theme will be "When Does
Revival Come?"
Born in the British Isles in 1912, he studied theology at
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and at seminaries of
several other denominations. Dr. Orr entered the United States
Air Force in World War II as a chaplain. He earned his doctor
of philosophy degree from Oxford University. He is presently
a professor at the Fuller Graduate School of Missions and
Ch urch Growth.
Dr. Orr is the author of several books, among them Faith
That Makes Sense (published by the Judson Press), and Campus
Aflame (Gospel Light Publications), a story of revival on college
campuses.
Friday of next week American Mother of the Year '
Mrs. Ruth Youngdahl Nelson will be speaking in Chapel under
the topic, "For Such a Time." Mrs. Nelson is wife of Pastor
Nelson of Augustana Lutheran Church. She was chosen Mother
of the Year by the American Mother's Committee.
Minnesota Orchestra
performs here tonight
by Pamela Schultz
"We are extremely fortunate to have the Minnesota Orchestra
performing at Bethel," said Julius Whitinger, chairman
of the Department of Music. "It is widely acclaimed as one of
the top five or~hestras in the United States."
On Friday, November 9, at 8 p.m., the Minnesota Orchestra
will present a no-admission concert in the Bethel College
gymnasium. The music by contemporary composers will be
directed by Henry Charles Smith.
Although this is the first time the Minnesota Orchestra has
come to the Bethel campus, it is not the first association between
the orchestra and Bethel. Mr. Hermann Stracha, violin
instructor at Bethel, is a member of the orchestra's first violin
section. From time to time other individuals have come to take
part in the Festival of Christmas. Furthermore, the Bethel
College Choir has accompanied the orchestra in several performances,
both in Chicago and the Twin Cities.
"Both Dr. Berglund and I have directed certain orchestra
members. We have found them to be fine sensitive people as
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The repertoire for the evening is as follows: "Aleost", by
Donaldson Lawhead; "Bravo Mozart! (An Imaginary Biography)",
by Dominick Argento; "Prelude Tanecze" for clarinet
and orchestra, by Wit old Lutoslawski; "Symphony No.2,
Mysterious Mountain", by Alan Hovhaness; and "Mexican
Portrait" (Dedicated to Carlos Chavez), by Thomas Beversdorf.
The National Endowment for Education is funding the
November 9 performance. A similar concert will be given at
Augsburg College the 8th of November.
Bethel survey shows
student career plans
firm in college years
by Doug Johnson
A survey of Bethel students shows that as they progress
in school, their plans get firmer and more realistic. The survey,
taken through the P.D.s Oct. 20-21, asked how definite plans
were for college and post-graduate careers. According to William
Y oungbood, instructor in psychology, "There is a definite
flow from Freshmen, through the Sophomores and Juniors to
Seniors" in certainty of plans.
This can be seen in the accompanying table. Responding
students are arranged in columns by class. Each line is the percentage
of students in each class who responded to the corresponding
answer. The question was, "Do you know what
you're going to do after college?" The first line is those of
each class who indicated definite plans for the future. The
second line is those who have definite plans but acknowledge
an element of chance (or special providence). The third line
is students with a major but no further plans, and the fourth
is those with no major yet.
Fr. So. Jr. Sr.
Definite plans .. 14% 30% 13% 38%
Probable plans . . 17% 20% 20% 29%
Major, no further 22% 35% 47% 29%
No major .. . .. 27% 15% 20% 4%
Plans do get firmer as the years pass. However, there is a
slight drop in optimism between the Sophomore and Junior
years. Also, Youngblood feels that an unusual number of
Freshmen are very certain about their future. This could indicate
either great optimism or rigidness, he says. "Rigidness"
in this case means inordinant closed-mindedness in the most
crucial year of potentially life-changing college experience.
Youngblood feels students should enter college prepared to
sample many subjects before definitely settling down. In other
respects though, Youngblood says the survey results are typical
of college years.
There was one classic response. The answer, "Definite
major but undecided profession," was often checked. Written
in the margin was, "Go to graduation reception, and go
home." These feelings are likely to be appreciated by many.
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national Mother of the Year.
Events this Week
Minnesota Symphony - Friday
Cycle '73 - Saturday, Sunday
Looking Ahead
Cycle '73 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 15, 16, 17, 18.
Nik Dag - Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16,
17.
Financial aid figures
released by Dave Nelson
by Hans Selvog
Six ty-three percent of the Bethel
student body is receiving financial aid. The
total student aid awarded is approximately
$700,000 from which $400,000 is the gift
amount given. Forty-six per cent of the
total aid was awarded to new students and
54% went to returning students. The financial
aid packages range from $2500,
which is the largest aid rewarded, to $200,
except for a very small number who are
receiving full funding. The average package
is $855, which combines loans and
employment.
According to Dave Nelson, admission
counselor in the Financial Aid Office,
Bethel's student aid office is not a wealthy
office. "There is more need than can be '
met," said Nelson. "The majority of students
who have applied for aid are not
receiving the full funding of their shown
need."
The financial aid funding is not com-,
pletely institutionally controlled. State
scholarship programs and other outside
sources contribute to student financial
aid. However, all the money is monitored,
and coordinated through Bethel's Financial
Aid Office.
On-campus student employment is included
in the aid package of which
twenty-six per cent of the recipients
are contracted. This does not include
student's supplement funds earned offcampus.
Financial aid is awarded on the basis
of shown need which is determined by the
parent's financial standing and the student's
savings. "A very low percentage of
aid is given without shown need," explained
Nelson.
Bethel provides six scholarships, six
grants, and thirty-eight special awards, the
details of which are listed in Bethel's
handbook, which supply financial assistance
to the student. The financial aid is
awarded annually and students are advised
to begin applying for next year's need in
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CHRISTIAN
THOUGHTS
by Charlie Cosgrove and Duane Quinion
To what extent are we determined by our selfish motivations?
It is proportional to the development of our relationship
with God, to the extent that we allow ourselves to be
united with Christ. How do we do that? This is a question that
must be raised continuously until we discover answers that can
be directly applied to experience. Moreover, this is a problem
that must be prayed about unceasingly, for the answer lies not
only in what we must do, but in what God has done and is
doing. Neither our work nor God's work alone will enable us
to say with Paul, "I have been crucified with Christ ; it is no
longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." (Gal. 2:20) This
is mystery but no less reality. It is sought experientially as we
"work out our own salvation with fear and trembling." It is
realized because "God is at work in us. " (Phil. 2: 12)
The result is a person who loves his neighbor as he loves
himself. Unselfishness .does not mean a loss of identity but
self-forgetfulness. C.S. Lewis would say, "He has been brought
to a state of mind in which he could design the best cathedral
in the world, and know it to be the best, and rejoice in the
fact, without being any more (or less) or otherwise glad at
having done it than if it had been done by another." Selfish
motivation, then, is a problem of the inner life. How can our
actions influence our motivations? It would seem to be the
other way around. But at this point Jesus' teaching seems very
strange. Jesus was always concerned with the motivation behind
the action. Why, then, does so much of His teaching deal with
actions? If he is concerned primarily with my thoughts why
isn't His Sermon on the Mount filled with ways to make myself
"feel loving", or how to think away anger? Why doesn't
He supply me with anti-lust exercises or a chapter on "How to
be Humble Without Really Trying"? When the rich young
ruler comes to Him (Luke 18:18) why does Jesus refer him to
the commandments rather than give him a few good lessons in
thought life?
The reason is that Jesus knows the mysterious relationship
between what we do and what God does in us. He
knows the value of obedience, therefore He says, "If anyone
will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and
follow me." (Matt. 16 :24) These two commands are really
one, experientially. We cannot attempt to obey them separately.
Denial of self is the inward command, the dethroning of
ego. Taking up the cross and following Jesus is the outward
action whereby the inward command is realized. Only God's
Holy Spirit can cleanse our hearts and minds. The psalmist
cries, "Cr"eate in me a clean heart, 0 God, and put a new and
right spirit within me." (Psalm 51 :10) But we must be obedient.
The Holy Spirit will not abrogate our free will. C.S. Lewis
puts it his way, "Do not waste time bothering whether you
"love" your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this
we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if
you love someone, you presently come to love him." Obedience!
"When Christ calls a man He bids him come and die"
says Dietrich Bonhoeffer. "No one wants to know about your
faith or unbelief, your orders are to perform the act of obedience
on the spot. Then you will find yourself in the position
where faith becomes possible." Obedience unites us with
Christ.
But there is a problem in obedience. Sadly, "I can will
what is right but I cannot do it." (Romans 7:18) "For I do not
do the good I want, but I do the very thing I hate." (Romans
7 :15) It seems that the man who fails to order his life in a
Godly way cultivates in his own self a habitually sinful tendency
to do certain things over and over again to the point that
they have become so much a part of him that he can no longer
make the free choice about them he once could. Paul says,
therefore, "It is no longer I that do it but sin that dwells within
me." (Romans 7: 20) Is Paul trying to shirk responsibility for
sin? By no means! What he is saying is that sin which he originated,
encouraged, and cultivated, has reached a compUlsive
stage where he can not control it. He has forfeited his own
free will through random abuse of it. What is the answer?
His love of Christ is exalted above everything else in his
identification with the final work of Christ on the cross. This
work reaches him existentially, and he lays hold of a grace so
costly it bids him come and die. God considers him dead
through the work of Christ, and the great mystery is that the
Holy Spirit confirms him in his death to self. The Holy Spirit
makes this death experientially possible as Paul sets his mind
on the things of the Spirit. (Romans 8 :1-8)
Come to the. foot of the cross each day, the prayer of
Psalm 51 on your lips. Know that positionally you have been
crucified and raised with Christ, made to sit with God in the
heavenly places with Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2 :5,6) Know that
God's Holy Spirit is at work in you, and set your mind upon
Him. Then get up and follow Jesus!
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CREDIT TO THE COORDINATORS
We would like to take some time
and space to commend the work of this
year's Campus Coordinators. Several people
have commented on the excellent job
they have done, and we would like to
second those remarks. We realize that the
activities planned do not appeal to every
Bethel student (they aren't really designed
to) but this year's events do seem
to be doing a very good job of providing
entertainment, etc., for those students
confined to the campus by lack of transportation,
money, or other reasons, or for
those who just want to be with other
Bethel students. Films such as "One Day
in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" and
"Brian's Song" are good examples of one
type of activity. Guthrie Theatre trips,
the day at Taylor's Falls, and YMCA
nights are others. Rumor has it that more
good things are on the way. For these
reasons, compliments are in order for
the work done by Carol Ankerberg and
Dave Horn.
* * *
ELEPHANT FARM
Deep in the murky jungle existed a
farm, the largest and most affluent farm
ever known to the animal world. The current
leader of this farm, the Most Excellent
Imperial Bull, had only recently
stampeded over the now impotent George
jackass, former head of the opposition.
The Farm, formerly known"as Donkey
Corral, became known throughout the
jungle as Elephant Farm.
Relations with other Farms
The Imperial Bull's stated intention
was to establish friendly relations with
other farms of the jungle. For this reason
he employed Henry the Fox, renowned
for his cunning and intellectual capacities.
The Fox was able to achieve dialogue with
the formerly forbidden Great Bear and
Red Dragon farms. Soon all the farms
agreed that peace was their objective,
although the Imperial Bull's handling of
the seemingly insignificant Red Ant Farm
was still a bone of contention. However,
the lesser animals of Elephant Farm,
especially the hawks and the vultures,
agreed that after many years of bloodshed,
the recent peace had saved their
honor.
Among the Imperial Bull's accomplishments
was his attempt, in collaboration
with the Supreme Bear, to settle the bitter
dispute between the Camels and the
six
Sacred Kosher Farm. In that CrISIS the
Imperial Bull acted swiftly and deliberately
and his authority WCiS manifest.
Fearing the mighty tusks of Elephant
Farm, the Supreme Bear decided not to
maul the Sacred Kosher Farm. In this
respect, the Imperial Bull's stature was
undiminished.
The Rotten Grapes Scandal
However, back on Elephant Farm,
things were not going as well as might
have been expected. There the Imperial
Bull was wallowing in the slop of an ever
expanding scandal. It seems that the Bull
had acknowledged the existence of a
secret cache of grapes, then later denied
their existence in order to keep them
from the other animals. These grapes
were deemed by some as essential to the
well-being of the farm.
The jackass opposition, noting the foul
smell of the Capital barn, nosed around
the farm, continually breying for an honest
explanation from the Imperial Bull.
The Bull finally admitted having the
grapes, yet he contended that the other
animals should not have them, for reasons
of farm security. He therefore locked the
grapes in the granary and fired the farm
bloodhounds who had been barking for
the release of the grapes.
Suddenly Imperial Bull agreed to allow
a wise old Capital owl taste selected
grapes not essential to farm security.
The opposition jackasses, and even a few
prominent elephants, were skeptical and
feared substitution of an inferior grade of
grapes for the original ones. Yet the
Imperial Bull assured them that he would
never stoop to anything so low. And that
is the position Elephant Farm is in today.
The animal population does not know
what to believe. Many, especially the
Carrier Pidgeons, the farm sheep, and the
turkeys, champion the claim of the Bull's
innocence, asserting that we ought to get
on with the business of the farm. Others
distrust the Imperial Bull and feel "that if
he can keep enough manure spread on the
fields, (occasionally pelting the populace
with it), he will effectively confuse and
blur the vision of his sUbjects. The opposition
animals warn against fatalistic comments
which state that the Imperial Bull
is still better than George jackass would
have been, an irrelevant and meaningless
assumption. Such comments are in no way
based upon fact, but rather upon, to
borrow a phrase, "a parade of imaginary
horribles," in regard to fears about
George.
Further, such comments cannot serve
to extricate the farm from its current predicament.
Complaints of the venomous
newssnakes notwithstanding, in view of
the almost nonexistent credibility the
Bull now commands perhaps the most
constructive path of action would be for
him to voluntarily commit himself to pasture.
Such a move would restore credibility
between the Capital barn and the
other animals, to say nothing of a renewed
status of respectability in relation to the
other farms of the jungle.
No one will contend that the ox of
credibility has not been gored. Yet the
Imperial Bull's efforts do not make the
jackasses and the other animals angry. For
you see, the animals "can only be angry
with those they respect. "
Yearbook
Poll
Results
The results of last week's Clarion Poll
on the Student Senate's allotment for
the yearbook are as follows:
37.3% (A) The concept of a college
yearbook for Bethel is a
good one, and the cost is
justified. We should COl.tinue
the yearbook at the
same level of operation.
18.6% (B) A yearbook at Bethel is not
as important as it once
was, and the cost is not
entirely justified. The
yearbook operation should
be reduced, and some of the
funds used for other purposes.
42.6% (C) The concept of a yearbook
at Bethel is no longer justified.
The funds should be
used for other purposes.
(These figures are based on a return of
75, 14 freshmen, 18 sophomores, 19 juniors,
10 seniors, 2 fac/staff, and 19 others
who did not indicate a class.)
Of the 35 replies in regard to alternative
uses of the funds, 25 indicated that
the funds should go to the radio station,
and 10 wanted the funds to go to a fulltime
Campus Coordinator. Other suggestions
were to use the funds for an art
gallery, to defray food costs, to defray
tuition expenses, and to defray the cost of
the roster.
Editor's note: This poll can not be
regarded as exhaustive. We should view it
rather as only an indicator of student
opinion on the topic. However, we hope
it will be helpful to the Student Senate
when that body considers next year's
budget.
Symposium IV
The Christian In Business
In an effort to explore some of the
many facets of liberal arts education at
Bethel, the Clarion has moved to consider
the Christian business student and that
student's relationship to the business
world. What kinds of ethical questions
must a student in this field consider?
What sort of evidence do we have to show
that the Christian businessman can function
effectively yet uncompromisingly in
the business world? And finally, what
kinds of things does or should the Bethel
student have at his or her disposal to help
enter the business world?
by Mark Sandell and Brian Johnson
In an era of apparent corruption in
government, business, and many other
areas of our society, we are led to ask:
Will we as future businessmen succumb to
the same pressures and compromise ourselves?
In view of this question, we felt
a need to set down some general principles
guiding business actions.
Business ethics involve more than the
moral weaknesses or strengths of men. It
also involves the placement of people, .
providing them satisfaction and security;
business practices and procedures with
customers; and a commitment to the welfare
of society. To further elaborate:
First, Christian ethics in a world of
business direct the Christian to approach
the world as the creation of God and to
see this world as a place for service. As we
see in Matthew 20:25-28, Christ instructs
us to be servants to all as He was. This
idea especially, and all of Jesus' teachings,
become the backbone of our business
ethics. The Christian leader is not one
who makes people serve him, but one
who selflessly gives himself to others. We
must be honest in the work load we are
carrying, and ask of others. We should
not do only what is required or just what
we can get by with, but do our job conscientiously,
giving even more than what
is expected.
Second, we must stand by our commitments,
doing our best to carry out any
promises we make whether made verbally
or in a legally binding manner. Jesus said ,
our word should be so respected that a
simple yes or no will suffice. (Matt. 5:33-
37) We must also have personal integrity
even in small things. The Parable of the
Talents (Matt. 25: 14-29) teaches that
only after we have proved ourselves in
these little things can we be trusted in
larger areas. The business world is looking
for those who stand by their convictions
and do not conform to every pressure.
Third, Christian businessmen have a
responsibility to God's creation and society
in the proper use of natural resources.
We are also responsible to society
in such areas as disposing of profits,
improving the lot of the unfortunate,
and supporting education and charitable
foundations.
We recognize that personal morality
leaves many significant questions unanswered,
e.g. whether one should fire an
older unproductive worker. For these
questions we must rely on the wisdom
and mental discernment the Holy Spirit
brings and a proper sense of justice. If we
are really serving others because of our
commitment to God, we will be willing
to risk our jobs and security to obey the
Holy Spirit's leading and our convictions.
There is one final area. One can serve
effectively only if he possesses the skill,
competence, and community awareness
necessary to perform enlightened service
to the world. Christian businessmen must
be able to integrate these concepts into
their business life if they are to be effective
witnesses. Many have done so successfully.
We look to them for our example.
* * *
Editor's note: In conjunction with the
foregoing article the Clarion has asked
Mr. R.L. Bowman, instructor in business,
to offer his thoughts on the place a Christian
may occupy in the business world.
The Clarion: Mr. Bowman, what is your
position in business and at Bethel?
Bowman: I am employed by International
Multifoods as the Director of Personnel.
My responsibilities there include
employee transportation, leasing office
space, keeping track of company airplanes,
and overseering some computer
operations. At Bethel I teach two business
courses, Management I & II.
The Clarion: What kind of contribution
do you feel you can make at Bethel?
Bowman: People like myself can be characterized
as practitioners of the art. Since
we make our living as professionals we can
relate to students in a positive manner. In
other words, we can compliment theoretical
study with practical experience.
The Clarion: As a businessman and as a
Christian, what kinds of special insights
can you bring to the business student at
Bethel?
Bowman: Often in the past the businessman
has been tainted with the image of
an excessive devotion to the "profit
motive." In this respect it is often thought
that to be in business necessitates a com-promise
of principle on the part of the
individual involved ... I don't think you
have do do that. I try to impart to my
students that life as a businessman encounters
no more pressures than life as a
teacher or lawyer. I try to emphasize this
because I feel very strongly about this
subject. Perhaps in the past business in
and of itself has failed to do an adequate
public relations job on this matter; and in
this regard I try to dispell any improper
images that may exist.
Perhaps also in the past people in business
were overly conservative; but today
they are becoming more liberal in the
sense that many really care for the individual.
The Clarion: As a Christian involved in
the practical business world, what kinds of
things do you offer? In other words, why
do you make a difference?
Bowman: I would hope that my personal
beliefs reflect something, as would other
Christians' in other areas of life. Business
life should exude the Christian faith.
Compromise of ideals isn't a requisite for
business; that went out a while ago. For
example, there is no great pressure to
drink with people at lunch. Increasingly,
you are evaluated by the way you perform.
I'm sure there are certain areas where
the line should be drawn. Often pressures
vary with the organization. Ours is a good
one. Perhaps my lot is easier because of
the company I work for. Yet in any case I
would draw the line for conduct I believe
to be right.
The Clarion: As a result of your involvement,
is there a correlation between your
being a good businessman and a good
Christian?
Bowman: I'd like to think there is. Witnessing
happens at the right time and
place. I've had many opportunities because
of my position. Divorce is a frequent
topic and at times I can offer advice
not only from my position as a manger,
but also as a Christian.
The Clarion: Can you have impact on
policy decisions?
Bowman: I have and in this context I
feel that the Christian can have a positive
influence on the business world. For
example, I have a lot of new, young, high
school graduates who report directly or
indirectly to me. I impress upon our organization
to give these people a chance,
especially minorities. There is no question
that the minorities have been discriminated
against. In this regard we can push
for equal treatment and make doubly
sure that these people have a chance to
succeed. There is no question that many
do not succeed because of supervisors,
etc., although such discrimination is less
now than it was a few years ago. A conscientious
Christian would, in my mind,
be more apt to follow an equal treatment
policy.
I'd like to conclude by saying that the
Christian businessman has an inner peace
with himself. For this reason, he can
make decisions from his basis of inner
peace, and possibly with less emotion.
seven
by Mark Sandell and Brian Johnson
In view of the foregoing articles, we
are left to consider the future prospects
in business as it relates to the student at
Bethel. Many feel the greatest opportunity
for influence and the place of greatest
need for the right influence is in business.
We believe we have something significant
to offer, but we have to let the world
around us know this. Granted, music
and education have established themselves
with those on the outside. How can
we improve Bethel's image and identity in
other areas as well? Those who have contact
with Bethel students are usually
impressed with their quality. But those
who have not had any contact with us
can only rely on their preconceived notions
and what they hear about us. Sad
Letters
To the Editor:
In the past several weeks, there has
been consideration of legal action against
Audio Engineers (the Minneapolis based
company that is installing the public
address system and radio facilities in the
Academic Building at Bethel). I would
like to look at this problem from a different
view. A view that hardly any of the
student body has heard about.
In April of 1972, K&M Electronics was
writing electronic specifications for the.
P.A. and radio systems here at Bethel. In
September of 1972, Audio Engineers
came into the picture. They managed to
convince one or two key people here at
Bethel that "custom built equipment
would surpass any off-the-shelf standard
equipment." They were told to write a
new set of specifications. These were presented
before the Building Committee
with the blessing of these key people.
K&M's specifications were only mentioned
to the Building Committee as not
good for the money.
Audio Engineers then told these key
people what companies to send the "bid
specifications" to. Because of the nature
of these companies, no other bid was
returned except the one from Audio
Engineers for $26,690.
Within ten days of this award, Audio
Engineers was to deliver a Performance
Bond and Certificate of Insurance to
make sure the work was done on time and
right. This was never done. The time limit
on the contract was 60 days. It has been
a year and two months since the work
started.
In the contract it says that no additional
lists of equipment were set forth.
Audio Engineers has repeatedly changed
and substituted equipment for one reason
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to say, many view Bethel only as a Bible
school the students of which do not have
much to offer a specialized world.
Initial contacts with professional leaders
of each respective field of liberal arts
need to be made. In a conversation with
Dean Passons, he admitted that he is
hampered in this area of his job as placement
officer, since he also serves as dean
of men. It is our feeling that Bethel
should again review its commitment to
placement, perhaps, considering a full
time officer.
In our particular area, we need interaction
with business leaders. We need to
know what they require in a job applicant.
We need to know what jobs are suitable
for a person with a particular academic
background. In return they would
or another. (Note: some has been at the
request of the school, but most of the
exchange of equipment has been at the
request of Audio Engineers.)
At this point, November of 1973, we
have come through repeated problems and
excuses from Audio Engineers. Delay
upon delay and completions dates have
flown by faster than can be imagined.
What have we got? The Audio Distribution
system (in LRC 300C) was put in
in late March of 1973, (5 months late) and
numerous design problems have been encountered
with the unit. It is not that the
equipment is bad, it is designed wrong.
(An Audio firm in Duluth says that all the
specifications are "a piece of junk. ") This
equipment can never be right.
The field house P.A. is in the same
boat. If you go to Chapel you have
noticed the bad sound coming from the
unit during services. Not only does it
sound bad, but we have KSTP Radio
attending Chapel. The radio is picked up
by the unit and the operator can do nothing
about it.
The radio station installation is not
even started. Again this was to be done
60 days from the awarding of the contract.
The entire system being installed by
Audio Engineers is junk. Numerous TV
and radio engineers plus other audio companies
agree that this custom built equipment
is not better than off-the-shelf
items, but that it is worse. The different
technicians agree that this equipment will
be hard to service and the equipment is
highly unstable. The equipment installed
is not even up to their own written specifications.
After repeated delays and excuses
Audio Engineers still has not delivered a
good product. According to these independent
people, the equipment will never
be good because of design.
K&M Electronics has written a fair
and competitive system for the audio uses
here at Bethel. Why don't we go back to
that?
Bethel can cancel the contract with
find out what we have to offer.
An alternative to providing such interaction
through the placement office would
be to have each department provide it in
the senior seminar. Or perhaps the future
plans for senior colloquy could provide
such interaction in all fields. But because,
to our knowledge, not all teachers have
the necessary time or resources to provide
such guidance, we feel the placement
office should be able to provide it.
Although business students especially
feel this need, all seniors should be concerned.
Perhaps the Student Senate should
initiate action for a more adequate placement
program. Such a program could only
help to improve the image and identity
of Bethel. The purpose of the foregoing
remarks is to this end.
written notice. Audio Engineers is in
default in four areas. 1) time, 60 days,
2) changing equipment, 3) no Performance
Bond, 4) bad equipment not up to
their own specifications. We can tell
Audio Engineers to pull everything out.
Sure, there would be no problems. But
why spend $26,690 for equipment that is
not only late but will probably have to
be replaced in five years?
Steve Ferrario
Chief Engineer,
KA-BY Radio
soccer ties,
2-2
by W. T. Hanley
In their final game of the season last
Friday afternoon, the Bethel soccer team
tied Gustavus 2-2. With the team's season
tally at 5 wins and 5 losses going into the
game, the tie score proved frustrating.
High spirits for the Bethel squad were
sparked by the surprising decision of
Forward Peter Wilson to play in this final
contest despite the ankle injury he received
during the October 20 match against
Concordia. Despite doctor's warnings,
Pete peeled off his cast several weeks prematurely
and played the entire game.
The first half of the contest produced
only one point, Dan Leafblad's goal, with
an able assist by Steve Voth, at about 43
minutes into the period. The second half
however, started out at about 13 minutes
in with a point by Gustavus as the result
of a free kick. Bethel scored again with
about 10 minutes to play on an indirect
kick by team captain Steve Voth, but a
final point by Gustavus with only 4 minutes
left, successfully tied the final score.
After the game, Coach Juan Salas said
that he thought Bethel had played a good
game. When asked about his reactions to
'the season as a whole, he said, "I think
we had an excellent team even with all the
injuries. This season has given many of
the boys valuable experience that will
improve our chances for next year."
FINAL 1M FOOTBALL STANDINGS
Games
Team Played W L Pts. Scored Pts. Allowed -
1. Off Campus II (3) 8 1 124 12
2. Townhouse III (4) 8 1 73 55
3. New Dorm (6) 7 2 88 73
4. Townhouse I (4) 4 5 71 69
5. Faculty (4) 4 5 64 49
6. Townhouse II (4) 4 5 33 145
7. Hagstrom (2) 2 7 12 58
8. Off Campus I (4) 1 8 74 75
9. Edgren I (1 ) 0 9 12 14
10. Edgren II (0) 0 9 0 0
*IM Records: Pts. Scored By One Team - 70
Off Campus II
Pts. Scored By Two Teams - 76
Off Campus II vs. TH II
TD Passes In One Game - Dean Erickson
OC II- 8
TD In One Game - 9
SEASON STATS
TD Passes Erickson (OC II)
Trager (F)
Meyer (TH III)
13
7
6
TD Pass Recep. Thompson (OC II)
Erickson (F)
6
5
J. Van Gorkom (TH III) 5
Interceptions Hofseth (TH III)
Erickson (OC II)
5
5
Hubbard (ND) 5
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Intramurals roll along
by Bob Winter
How has the men's intramural program
fared in the move to the new campus?
Coach Jack Trager, head of the intramural
program for men, thinks that it is
doing well and has possibilities for a good
future.
According to Mr. Trager, there were
some setbacks caused by the move. "The
biggest loss was the tradition built around
the old team structure, which had to be
changed to accommodate the new living
units. That, along with some delayed
paperwork, made it harder for the students
to form their teams quickly this
fall," he said. In the past, players were
organized by floor in Edgren, the Snelling
campus men's dorm, and also into several
off-campus teams.
But now that the program is underway,
participation is picking up. The new
handball courts have been in constant use
since the beginning of paddle ball season.
Touch-football players became accustomed
to the flag-football rules.
Other changes have been even more
successful. Basketball, scheduled for the
first semester instead of the usual second,
brought a big turn-out for both the A and
the B sections when they began meeting
last week. A swim meet was held for the
first time in several years, and it received
good response.
For fitness buffs who like to jog, bike,
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lets a person chalk up points for his 1M
team by jogging, biking, or swimming distances
regularly.
If you want to get involved in the
men's 1M program, watch for the" Bull. "
The "Bethel Bull" is a news sheet put out
for intramural devotees by Dan Swanson,
one of Coach Trager's assistant supervisors.
Royals crushed
35-7, end
season 3-6
by Curtis Kregness
The Northland College Lumberjacks
ran over, under, around, and through the
Bethel Royals Saturday, rushing 353 yards
to a 35 to 7 victory. The Lumberjacks
(Ashland, Wisconsin) were sporting their
best football team since 1931 and finished
the season on top of th~ir conference.
Bethel finished Tri-State Conference
play October 27 with a 19 to 17 victory
over Concordia, earning a share of third
place beside Sioux Falls and Westmar.
The Royals gained a two-win, three-loss
conference record, and a three-win, sixloss
overall record.
Northland quickly established an advantage
over the Royals, scoring twice in
the first quarter on touchdown runs of
11 and 28 yards.
Mark Wood and Larry Rocholl again
dominated the Royals' ground attack with
a total combined effort of 116 yards. Kim
Walker, end, caught a three-yard pass
from John Holine in the fourth quarter
for Bethel's only touchdown. Dave Van
Benschoten kicked the extra point.
The Royals were intercepted twice and
lost three fumbles. The Lumberjacks
capitalized on only one of those mistakes.
Their last touchdown came on a 54-yard
run following a fumble recovery in the
fourth quarter. Northland lost three fumbles
and four passes to the Royals.
Quarterback Marshall Shelley passed
nine times, completing three for 48 of
Bethel's 84 yards in the air. John Holine
sophomore, made up the difference as h~
completed three of 11 attempted passes.
CONFER-ENCE
SEASON
RECORD RECORD
WON LOST WON LOST
Northwestern 5 0 10 0
Yankton 4 1 7 2
Sioux Falls 2 3 4 5
Westmar 2 3 3 5
Bethel 2 3 3 6
Concordia 0 5 2 6
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Sports
Mentioning
Merritt
by John Merritt
"United" - that's the one word I kept hearing all season
long from team members of cross-country, soccer, and football.
I feel that's a good word to gauge the success and attitudes
of the teams this year. The team members stuck together,
win or lose, with a positive attitude and a prayer going
into each game or meet. What were the impressions of the
over-all season?
Dave and Doug Peterson spoke for their cross-country
team by expressing real joy to me for being able to reach their
ultimate goal this season. They set a reachable but tough goal
of coming in second in the Tri-State Conference meet. They
did just that but not in ordinary fashion. All seven runners
broke the old school record for the Como course set last year
by Steve Whittaker, Steve again setting the new record on top
of the pack. One needs no more statistics to recognize how the
unity on this team gave them the incentive to improve and
reach their goal. And knowing the wonderful spirit on this
team, their fine season was certainly a testimony for the Lord.
The soccer team's unity was greatly stimulated by a terrific
coach, Juan Salas. Dan Leafblad shared with me how even
through a tough season resulting from s.o many injuries, he had
the most enjoyable year he's ever had playing soccer. Coach
Salas was super - everyone worked hard for him and he had
the ability to psych the players up for every game. The team
wanted a play-off birth and perhaps even a shot at the nationals.
This certainly was not out of their reach since the team had
the talent and statistics behind them as they looked forward to
this season. But injuries, due largely to a few incompetent refs
who refused to call obviously harmful and persistant fouls,
made their goal physically impossible. I don't know of any
other sport in which poor reffing can be so physically and
psychologically damaging to a team who takes no part in dirty
play. But, for Dan and all the guys, it was a fun and exciting
year working hard for each other, for their fine coach and for
the Lord.
A goal that I wanted to see the football team reach was a
winning season. That was not a reality but perhaps that is not
as important as several other goals set by the team that were
reached. For Coach Reynolds, it was the most enjoyable team
he has coached in his four years at Bethel. Here again, unity,
Christian unity, was what made all the difference. The resul ts
of this are that the players are glad that they played ball for
Bethel and not some other school. This brings a coach a lot of
joy when his athletes feel good about their past season or
seasons, knowing that the Christian leadership and unity found
in Bethel athletics made it worth it all. Perhaps the team didn't
improve week after week as much as they would've liked to
and, no doubt, the offense was inconsistent. But, the defense
was the soundest it's been in six or seven years. In fact, the
progress that I've seen and Coach Reynolds has seen and anyone
with a half-observant eye has seen in the four years that
Chub has been here has been remarkable. Coach Reynolds, I
feel, has started a tradition by which Bethel football has
gained and will continue to gain the respect that it was lacking
so miserably four or five years ago. The caliber of Bethel's
opponents has greatly increased and need I mention the fact
that Bethel won three home games this year, two of which
were come-from-behind efforts, feats which were unthinkable
a few years back. Thus, I can say in support of our football
ten
program, congratulations on another big step forward this
season.
I found great satisfaction in writing for these three fall
sports, for the players and coaches. It has given me added insigh
t in many aspects for which I am grateful. Now, off to an
exciting winter of basketball and wrestling thrills.
Harriers end a
satisfying season
by Dave Greener
The running Royals closed their 1973 cross country
campaign Saturday by finishing eigth in the District 13 N.A
LA Championships at the Como Golf Course.
Eleven schools, including many of Minnesota's better
teams, competed in the five mile race which was won by Hamline
University. Following the pace-setting Pipers' tally of 46
strode St. Johns' with 59, Morehead State 75, St. Thomas 105,
Macalester 168, Bemidji State 170, University of Minnesota
(Duluth) 206, Bethel 218, Southwest Minnesota State 245,
Winona State 263, and Augsburg 277.
Steve Whittaker led his teammates with an individual
finish of 37th and a time of 27:21. Jeff Larson followed in
44th, Dave Peterson 45th, Larry Caldwell 48th, and Scott
Anderson 57th to cap the Royals' scoring. Dan Haggar (65th)
and John Cox (76th) followed as Bethel's 6th and 7th runners.
(Only seven Royals competed, although there were no teamsize
limitations in the meet.)
The meet was the last for senior Dave Peterson, who has
run for the cross country Royals nearly four years. Senior
Harley Turner, a three year Royal harrier logged his last race
the week before. Senior John' Lauer, who ran one year but
missed last year because of illness and virtually all of this
season because of injury, also graduates.
While the race ended Bethel's "official" season, a few
harriers may elect to compete tomorrow in the Minnesota
AA. U. Championships at the University of Minnesota Golf
Course. The race, a 10,000 meter one (a little more than six
miles), begins at 11.
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