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Bethel College, Arden Hills, Minnesota Kolmodin, McLain give insight into R.A.s' job by Judy Harrington Claire Kilmodin and Phil McLain are two well-known Bethel R.A.s, both seniors and both experienced in supervising life in Bethel dorms. How do they view their job and what suggestions would they have for prospective R.A.s? As applications for 26 R.A. positions open next week, the Clarion asked Claire and Phil for their answers to these questions. Their replies give insight into the rewards and hassles of being a Bethel R.A. "Most of "my time is spent in being available, in being a friend to the girls on my floor," said Claire. "For example, it's Friday night, nobody wants to study and everyone who's not going out feels ugly and fat. What do you do? "I've rarely been called on to counsel girls. Mostly I just try to get to know them, to know who has what test when, who's dating who, or who broke up with who. Details like that are important." Claire, a psychology major, has been an R.A. in New Dorm for two years. She finds that her job is rewarding but cuts deeply into her personal time. She explained, "I really enjoy freshmen and enjoy helping them adjust to college life. I like taking the time that's needed to do a good job as an R.A. But studies are also important to me, and I've had to knock out other activities, such as speech, to have time for them." Flexibility and patience are qualities an R.A. must have, in Claire's opinion. "You have to be stable and yet be able to swing with what's going on," she said. Phil McLain, a pre-med major, served as president of New Dorm last year and is presently a townhouse R.A. Whereas the dorm has dorm council members to serve as disciplinarians, the townhouses do not, and Phil sees his job now as a combination friend/counsellor and disciplinarian. "I see this as a better rounded approach to the R.A. 's job. Part of gaining the respect of freshmen is effectively exercising discipline over them. An R.A. is to be a friend and counsellor, but not a close friend because of the authority he has over students. And he has to be consistent in love whether kids are good or bad." Phil feels it's important for an R.A. "to reflect the lifestyle that is Bethel's." "You must accept it, live it, and feel comfortable with it or freshmen can tell you're faking. An R.A. also needs to understand the position of the school as needing a lifestyle statement." "An R.A. is called upon to go beyond his own experience and come to an understanding of each individual freshman, helping him or her to integrate into the Bethel community and adjust to life away from home. Practically speaking, this requires discipline of time, and an R.A. must establish his priorities so that his job comes first," Phil said. Applications for R.A. positions, the stipend for which is room and board, will be ready March 18 from the Student Affairs Office. Interviews for the 26 positions are tentatively set for the week of April 1-5. The interview committees will consist, as last year, of stUdents, houseparents, and the deans. According to Miss Starr, dean of women, the administration is looking for "juniors or seniors willing to live with freshmen in a leadership capacity, stable emotionally and spiritually, responsible, moderate to outgoing in personality, adaptable, with love and concern for people. R.A.s have to be available, expendable and unselfish with their time for lonesome freshmen." As new dorms for next year are a "live possibility," Miss Starr explained that the 26 open positions are only approximate-figures may change. Vol. 49 No. 20 Friday, March 15, 1974 Election turnout heaviest ever by Chuck Jackson In what was termed the "heaviest turnout ever" for a Bethel College election (primary or otherwise), 759 students chose the Stevens-Brenneise and Shelley-Landis tickets in last week's primary election to compete in the general election for president/ vice-president this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Remaining in the running for three Senate positions for the class of '77 are John Greenwood, Raymond Stockwell, Bill Trollinger, Cheryl Palmquist, Pat Raleigh, and Nancy Moulton. Nearly onethird of the total vote was cast by freshmen. The exact returns of the primary election cannot be released until after the general election. In sticking to this rule, Tim Martens, Election Board chairman, said, "We plead the fourth, that is Article Four, Section E of the Election Code of Procedure," which prohibits release of the primary data prior to the conclusion of the general election. However, Wendell Lepke, another member of the Election Board, did concede that "the president/vice president primary was a very close one. " Martens, in looking forward to the elections on Tuesday and Wednesday, said, "I anticipate that the 759 figure will be surpassed. Weare hoping for a turnout of over 900." He continued, "With so large a turnout, the winning ticket will possibly have a greater student mandate than ever before. " Running for the three Senate seats of the class of '76 are Jean Barker, Paul Quanrud, Robert Johnson, Dale Guthrie, and Bruce Dahlman. Vying for two positions continued on page three This issue: O.T. law reconsideredsee Christian Thoughts, page five Collins leads talk on human sexuality by Steve HarriS The topic was sex, the questions were pointed, and the answers were frank, as Dr. Gary Collins, Christian psychologist and former Bethel faculty member, led a discussion on "Human Sexuality" on March 5 in the New Dorm. Over seventy people crowded into the lounge to participate in the lively, and controversial discussion. Presently the head of the Department of Pastoral Counselling at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Evanston, lllinois, Dr. Collins admitted that "too many times the majority of these authorities who lay down the guidelines on what not to do sexually are married people advising single people how to live," and with that in mind he emphasized that he was "not an expert on the subject." Earlier in the day, Collins gave a convocation address in chapel dealing with the roles of men and women in our society. The reaction to his talk was not all supportive, he offered. "I got into trouble with Ms. Dewey," explained Collins. "She stated that we should be talking not about the roles of men and women, but about the roles of people in our society. And to some extent I think she's right, ... we should be concerned about individuals. But there is value in looking at the different places in our society for men and women ... In the Body of Christ, also, we each have a role to play. Men and women have different personality factors, and these may point to the need for submission for women." In response to a question regarding the practice of living together without marriage, Dr. Collins agreed that these people are married in the eyes of God. But he pointed out that Biblical precedents seem to call for public marriage ceremonies. "Sex is only one part of the marriage," said Collins, "and sometimes situations like this are set up to justify sexual looseness. " two Lasting beauty and value e ~i~d.t3~ ... D~monct. clnd W.uf.d£t rLnq6- ~tqn111 -to ~ d ..tr..th't. ... ~~fuL it ord.1r ot- ~ ~ r..wa~ - aL~ctil5Y\ d~ stuctM:t pri~. s~xu ~ -5ttJd.tf\-D --frotn LiOOY ru mp(A5 ,-or 2§ ~~rb. CoRNELIUS JEWELERS Suite 300 PhysIcIans & Surgeons Bldg Nicollet Mall at 9th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota Referring to the best-seller Future Shock, Collins stated that some believe that our society is moving towards a multiple- marriage system, with a different marriage partner being acquired for each different phase of your life, such as a partner for while you're in college, one to have children with, etc. "I think (that's) right on," stated Collins, "but I want to have all my multiple marriages with the same girl," he e.xplained. "My wife and I have a fantastic marriage, and at fIfty I hope that we have an even better one. Relationships grow, love can get deeper." Is there really THE PERSON, a girl asked Collins, does God have one person picked out for me to marry? "Is it conceivable," answered Collins, "to think that only one person in the whole world is capable of living with you? I don't know of any Scriptural basis for this." How about celibacy, how do I know if I've been given that gift, another student asked? "Somewhere we get the idea that single people are secondclass citizens," stated Collins, "and that is not right. As far as celibacy goes, look at it like you do your other gifts, God will show you. Another idea we have is that after we become Christians, we have to play hide-and-go-seek with God in order to find His will for our lives. Well, its not like that." Perhaps Collins' most controversial remarks were in the areas of homosexuality and masturbation, two areas "that most people have questions about but nobody asks about," said Collins. "The Bible says that (homosexuality) is a sin," stated Collins, "but we must not look upon it as the unpardonable sin, or an unchangeable problem . . . . And we must also remember that there is a big difference between temptation and overt behavior." Regarding masturbation, " ... the Scriptures do not talk about this," said Collins. "It can be taken to excess, just like other things, such as studying, can be taken to excess .... Perhaps it is a way for a person to control himself, to keep himself from getting involved in overt sexual behavior .... It might be a lot better than some of the alternatives." continued on page eight Bethel finances need boost by May by Doug Horst "Bethel is the house that prayer built," but is the house really completed and the building no longer needed? Bethel, like many other schools, is in a financially precarious position. One of the more impressive problems is that $272,000 is needed by the end of May to meet the minimum needs of the school. This figure is only valid if the rate of gifts projected for this period remains the same, so this $272,000 is beyond the amount of gifts expected and it's not known from whence it will come. The total amount hoped for and needed is $2,300,000 per year. These gifts are divided among three categories according to absolute need. The three categories are (1) the ongoing fund, (2) debt retirement fund, and (3) the interest on the debts. The first is the annual ongoing fund or yearly expenses. This fund is $784,000 and entails needs like salaries which student tuition does not cover. In fact, a student only pays for 83% of his education here at Bethel, and the remaining 17% or $400 per student per year, is covered by this fund. The second category is the annual debt retirement fund. The need in this area is $950,000 per year. The campuses of the college and seminary are worth about $17 million, and the debt still to be paid is about $7 million with 96% of this for debts remaining on the college. This fund is the first to be cut continued on page eight Billy Budd (Dan Freeburg) confronts Captain Vere (Paul Siemers) in a scene from"Billy Budd," opening tonight at 8 p.m. Bethel drama enacts 18th Century Melville novel Billy Budd, a stage adaption of Herman Melville's novel, is about the struggles of men questioning their morals and beliefs, men being forced to decide upon an issue where their inner feelings are challenged by their loyalty to the law. The story is one of the confrontations between moral extremes - absolute evil and absolute good. Both extremes are destroyed by the system of justice being carried out in a society of middling virture. Master-at-arms made his world in his own image. Pride was his demon, and he Christians decry social injustices by Bill Trollinger Approximately three weeks ago a petition entitled A Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern was distributed among the Bethel faculty and staff. The petition was drawn up by fifty noted Christian evangelicals (including Sen. Mark Hatfield) who met in Chicago over Thanksgiving. The document begins with a confession that God has not ruled completely in the lives of evangelicals as individuals, and then asserts that "we (evangelicals) have not demonstrated the love of God to those suffering social abuses." Then the kept it strong by others' fear of him. Billy could not imagine such a nature, saw nothing but a lonely man, strange, but still, nothing to be feared. The men came to love Billy's innocence and goodness and to show a deep concern for his naive ideas about the master-at-arms. The play tells the story of the officers, the men and the confrontations between these seamen. Billy Budd captures the entire mood of this time period and brings it alive again for all who will dare to experience it. ... at 8 p.m .... declaration becomes specific, beginning with bigotry: "We deplore the historic involvement of the church in America with racism." Repentence is called for within the evangelical church. Then the petition attacks the American preoccupation with materialism and its emphasis on personal gain. Overt nationalism comes under fire also: "We must challenge the misplaced trust of the nation in economic and military-might - a proud trust that promotes a national pathology of war and violence." The petition calls for a national righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thirty-four members of the Bethel faculty and staff signed the declaration. One of these was Gerry Healy, English Department chairman, and he commented: "Evangelicals have shown social concern before, but it hasn't been expressed in such an open manner." He also commented that the document made a lot of sense, and that he hopes backlash from conservative evangelicals is minimal. But although he applauded the effort, Healy discounted the hope that it would have much effect upon American politics. Another signee was Roy "Doc" Dalton, professor of History, from whose department the document surfaced at Bethel. He proffered the hope that it was a sign of a reversal in evangelical thinking, but that it was a minimal statement, lacking the specific "hows" of enacting the righteous ideals in the American system. "Of course," Dalton said, "we are looking at this declaration in a different perspective than the average churchgoer, and it possibly could be quite shocking to many evangelicals. " This declaration is quite appropriate in the aftermath of the African Relief Fund drive. British actor to be in Convo On Tuesday, March 19, John Stuart Anderson, the distinguished British actor who has appeared before large audiences throughout the English-speaking world, will be at Bethel for two of his original solo performances. By combining the spoken word, mime, costume, and music he has developed a performance quite different from the usual recital or reading. Brought to Bethel by the Convocations Committee, Mr. Anderson will be giving two of his most popular Biblical presentations. In the morning chapel he will do "Tales of a Nation," an Old Testament sequence, and at 8 :00 that evening in the Seminary Chapel he will do "The Record of John," a 'one man passion play.' There will be no charge for either performance. Election, continued from page one, for the class of '75 are Jeff Brynildson, Jim Bjork, and Kim Bowen. Filing for the class of '74 and two Senate seats are Deb Omanson and Fred Gaalswy k. And finally, filing for the four senator- at-large positions are Phil Carlson, Chuck Haaland, Gary Wright, Tresa Wilbee, and Paul Goddard. Polls for the general election will be open both Tuesday and Wednesday from 11: 15 to 6: 00 p.m. A voting table will be located by the p.o. boxes both days, except from 4:30 to 6:00, when it will be located in the area where the dining center line forms. Students should watch for announcemen ts of any change in election procedures as well as for any news of additional election-related activities. At this writing another chapel forum is planned for Monday. All questions concerning election procedure can be directed to Tim Martens p.o. 1013, to Dan Nelson p.o. 93, or to any of the other members of the Election Board: Wendell Lepke, Doug Horst, Lynn Peterson, and Paul Van Gorkom. three clarion briefs ... Academic calendar College of St. Catherine Tues., Mar. 19; Film: "New Mood: A Ten Year Review of Civil Rights;" O'Shaunnessy Library Auditorium, 1 :05 p.m., no charge. Tues., Mar. 19; Speaker: Mpls. Mayor Hofstede; O'Shaunnessy Educational Center Auditorium, 1 :05 p.m., no charge. College of St. Thomas Irish Fortnight series of lectures, sponsored by the Irish American Cultural Institute and CST. Presented by a group of internationally renowned scholars and artists, this series is headed up by Dr. Eion McKiernan, pres. of the Irish Institute. Fri., Mar. 15 & Sat., Mar. 16; Stephen Rynne on "Celtic Art"; O'Shaunnessy Educational Center Auditorium, 8 p.m. both nights, no charge. Sun., Mar. 17; Dr. Breandan O. Buachalla on "Irish Literature"; OEC Auditorium, 3:30 p.m., No charge. Mon., Mar. 18; Brian Ferran on "Irish Painting"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Tues., Mar. 19; Dr. Breandan O. Buachalla on "Irish Literature"; Foley Theatre of College of St. Thomas, 8 p.m., no charge. Wed., Mar. 20; Dr. Seamus Deane on "Anglo-Irish Literature"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Thurs., Mar. 21; Edward Golden on "The Abbey Theatre"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Fri., Mar. 22; Paddy Moloney, folk musician, on "Irish Music"; Foley Theater, College of St. Thomas, 8 p.m., no charge. Janice Johnson Chapel Schedule Week number seven on the semester calendar looks like it will be another experience in heavy thinking and moving realizations. We are very fortunate at Bethel in many ways, and the quality of speakers we enjoy is part of this. In others areas of the Bethel community, however, all is not well, so Thursday has been set aside as a day of prayer to seek God's guidance in these matters. We would like to urge everyone to spend as much time in prayer as schedules will allow. Monday (Mar. 18) - Student Association elections meeting Tuesday - Convocation: John S. Anderson Wednesday - Dean Virgil Olson and Harold Christianson will be sharing some of the needs the college now has. Thursday-Staley Lecture Series: Timothy Smith, "Covenant and Community" (also day of prayer) Friday - Timothy Smith, "Community and Commitment" Paul Goddard Pops concert tonight The Bethel Band Pops Concert, to be directed by Dr. Julius Whitinger and Tom Adelsman, will take place tonight in the Bethel gymnasium at 8 p.m. The "Circus Days" concert is sponsored by the Bethel Auxiliary, which will use the proceeds from this event to help the Christian Service Office send groups to various churches and functions. It promises to be an evening of fun and laughter: clowns, balloons, peanuts, popcorn, homemade candy, and ringmaster Hugh McLeod will be the evening's star attractions. The program boasts of a Mexican Hat Dance, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Scherz Polka, a Cole Porter number, Blazing Brass, The Flea, and a Jazz waltz. Tim Trude will also be featured with his trumpet in "La Man Dolinata." Tickets will be $1.50 at the door for students who missed the special sale this past week. The price will be $2.00 for visiting adults and children under 12 will be admitted for $.50. DROVERS STATE .... four "Your full service friendly bank" Phone 451-6822 633 S. Concord South St. Paul, Minn. F 0 Ie The final issue of Coeval will be coming out soon. Any poems for Coeval must be in P.O. 645 by Monday, March 18. We can't use anything after that date. Thanks for your help throughout the year. The Coeval Staff Staley Lectures preview Dr. Timothy L. Smith, professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and pastor of the Campus Nazarene Church of Quincy, Massachusetts, will be on campus on Thursday and Friday of this coming week. His coming is made possible by the Thomas E. Staley Foundation under its Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectureship program. Dr. Smith is one of America's outstanding Christian scholars. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he has his Master's degree and Ph. D from Harvard University. He has served on the faculties of Eastern Nazarene College, E. Texas State University, the University of Minnesota, and currently is director of the Program in American Religious History at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been visiting professor at the University of Michigan and the University of California, Berkeley. Among his publications are the books Revivalism and Social Reform, History of Methodism, and Called unto Holiness. He was also instrumental in setting up the Immigrant Archives at the University of Minnesota. The program for Prof. Smith's visit to our campus is as follows: Thursday Chapel- "Covenant and Community" 11: 20 - Honors Luncheon, "Slavery and Theology" 2:30 - FaCUlty meeting, "The Place of the Christian College in the World of Higher Education" 7: 0 0 - Senior Serendipity, "The Knowledge of the Lord" Friday Chapel - "Community and Commitment" 12: 30 - Luncheon, open to all, "Religious Idealism in American Politics: Catholic, Portestant, Jew" 2:30 - Open Meeting in AC-Lounge, "Ecstatic Thought: One Christian's Response to Mysticism" Attention Campus Lovelies Are you about to marry your handsome prince? If unique is what you seek in your choice of engagement or wedding rings choose from Minnesota's only original stylings . Ronald Originals Jewelers 701 Hennepin at 7th St. Downtown Minneapolis IlIlbllllll &DmffO[ff)[JD Published weekly by the students of Bethel College editor copy editor production editor sports editor photography ed itor business manager editorial page Charles Jackson Jude Harrington Marcia Barbour John Merritt Duane Russell Bennett Jack Rossi Letters to the editor should be sent to the Clarion, P.O. 91., by the Monday preceding publication . Weigh election options carefully The Clarion will not, at the students' expense, endorse a ticket for the office of president/vice president. This decision is not due to indecision on our part but rather comes as a consideration to propriety. Our personal choice is no secret; but we will not take time to elaborate on it here. We encourage all students to examine thoroughly the issues and candidates. We hope you will take an active interest in the upcoming election. The direction and character of your student government are at stake, and we hope each student will weigh the options carefully. Christian Thoughts Quinion - Cosgrove "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets." This statement made by Jesus, found in Matthew 23, provides us with a valuable tool to be used in achieving an understanding of the Old Testament law. If this statement is accepted in this light, then our attitude toward the law needs to be seriously evaluated. It seems that most individuals retain a perception of the law which is essentially a very negative one. To many it lacks any argument for an emphasis upon the importance of one's inner attitude, right motives, or any concern for what God's will may be in the life of a particular Jew. It seems we have allowed our concept of the Pharisee as portrayed in the synoptic gospels to determine our attitude toward the law. A number of considerations are offered in this article which may be helpful in developing a better understanding of the Old Testament law and the ethic which arises from it. There are three words, an undertstanding of which prove essential in a discussion of the law and the ethic it advocates. They are halaKah, Kawwanah, and Lishmah. HalaKah is a word used to designate obedience as it applies to the law. It literally means walking. This word is particularly interesting because it parallels our concept of walking with God, or our daily walk with Christ which is so often referred to. A very personal and intimate relationship is suggested here between God and the Jew; much more than we seem to acknowledge. "For the Jew the halaKah is a royal road to walk in, the King's highway, and it is layed down and marked out and sign-posted. ,1 If Manson's observations are accurate there is a striking similarity between this and how we think of God as guiding our path every step of the way. Kawwanah carries with it religious and ethical connotations. Religiously speaking, it pertains to acts of worship being not impersonal or automatic, but sincere expressions of self-devotion and inner commitment. Ethically speaking, it is the activity of engaging in a "good" act, or avoiding an evil one out of a desire to obey God. As rabbi Nehemiah has said, "If a man purpose to commit a sin, God does not reckon it to him till he has done it, but if he purpose to fulfill a command, then although he has had no opportunity to do it, God writes it down to him at once as if he had done it.,,2 The implications of this word express a conscious desire to please God. The motive behind the decision to commit a certain act should be the love of God. There appears to be a relationship between the command of God and the inner attitude of the Jew. The third term is Lishmah. This literally means "for its name." This word is applied in relationship to motives. You do an act for its own sake only. You act according to God's word because it is God's word and for no other reason. There is an emphasis upon a walk with God in the law; there exists a concept of the importance of inner attitude, right motives; and there is a concept of doing God's will simply because it is God's will. Then what is the distinction between the ethic of Judaism and that of Christianity? First we must not loose sight of the fact that the God of the New Testamen t and the God of the Old Testament are the same God. Both books are God's word. Secondly, Christ fulfiled the law in the way expressed in John 15:12-16, "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends .... " These are words spoken by Jesus in the time just prior to His crucifixion. The emphasis is still one of love but Christ speaks of a complete love, a selfless love, which abounds throughout the New Testament, and the Christian ethic. Our focal point remains God as he gave himself in the person of Jesus Christ, but the manifestation of God's love as should be expressed among Christians to each other emerges as a significant concept. This possession and manifestation of God's love for each other as Christ loved us, illustrates our discipleship to "all men." We experience a new-found freedom in Christ. We have the Holy Spirit to teach, guide and direct us. Man is no longer bound to the volumes of laws by which the Pharisee was obligated to conduct himself. We have essentially one law, to love one another_ In closing we would like to acknowledge the scholarship of the late T. W. Manson, whose lectures supplied much of the data used in this article. There are two additional quotes which we would like to offer in developing our thoughts on this topic. "It is quite easy for dutiful worship to degenerate into the mechanical performance of rites that have ceased to have any real meaning to the performer. We are more exposed in these days to the peril from which the Jew was set free, of ceasing to worship because we are never in the mood.,,3 "The law is still legitimately to be seen as no less God's word.,,4 References 1Manson, T. W., Ethics and the Gospel, p. 33. 2Manson, p. 40. 3Manson, p. 37. 4 Will is, Robert, The Ethics of Karl Barth, p. 153. l-five My Opinion "Our direction is wrong!" by Paul J. Loth A friend once told me that no relationship can stay the same, it must either go in one direction or the other. The same can be said of a college and especially its student body. What direction is our student body going? Is it the right direction? All of the student body presidential candidates seemed to be desiring to lead Bethel in the direction it is presently following. But, is that the right one? Let's look at Bethel's direction. A good description of the school's lifestyle might be as following: - a coffeehouse with non-Christians running it at times, playing secular rock music at high volumes - a lack of an actual chapel building and a lack of a plan for one in the future - many chapel services being secular speakers on secular topics and groups singing "secular-type" music, etc. - a delight in seeing workers smoking on campus ("we're more a part of the world that way," I was told) - a real interest in "The Exorcist," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and X and R rated movies - students gathering to talk, one chance out of 50 being that Christ is the main topic - music blaring from the dorm stereos, one chance out of 100 being that it's Christian - rock bands providing the majority of the entertainment on campus This, I hope, has served as a mirror to show the direction we are taking. I believe that we are getting more and more like the world and less and less separate from them.(sic) Stop - think about it - don't you agree? But, is that the proper direction to take? What is? Many have stated that Bethel is getting more like the world and that that is good. We're not so isolated that way, they say, we should be a part of the world. It seems like many of the early church people would agree with that since Paul writes so much on that topic. The Apostle Paul, in his writings, seemed to reiterate what was written by David years before and what was spoken on by Dr. Glenn in chapel last Friday: "Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (Ps. 1: 1)." Christ, in dying on the cross, sought to bring us out of the world as He Himself states in John 15:19: " .... Ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world!" I believe very strongly that our Lord was very explicit here - we are NOT to be of the world or like it!! Paul continues this Scriptural thought with these words in Romans 12:2, " .... Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed!" The church at Corinth was also confused as to the relationship between a Christian and the world and so Paul wrote these words in II Corinthians, " .. .. .if any man be in 'Christ, he is a new creature .... Wherefore, come out from among them and be ye separate!" From these statements describing a Christian lifestyle, God shows His wrath towards those refusing to comply as He states in James 4:4, " .... do you not know that friendship toward the world is hostili ty toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God!" I John 2:15 continues on this theme, "Love not the world, neither the things of the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him! !!" six Do we at Bethel love the world? Is the direction we're taking more and more "of the world" and less and less "being separa te"? I have two more months left at Bethel. I love this school and I always will, so does God and He always will! But, how does our atmosphere on campus, the activities I've described and the direction we're going fit in with our Lord's words: "ye are not of the world" - ?!? Can you see where we're headed? Can you see it's in contradiction with Scripture? I plead with you, our direction is wrong! Let's take the road God would have us to take - "Love not the world .... be ye separate .... be not of the world! ! !" I pray to the Father Almighty that Bethel will see a turnabout and a change of direction away from the world that He so wan ted to bring us ou t of!! ! Parking problem due to laziness • IS by Ray Stockwell "The problem with parking here at Bethel is just plain laziness." This was the reaction of one officer of the Arden Hills Police Department to questioning by this reporter. "Laziness" starts with those who do not register their cars with the Student Affairs Office. All of the rules dependent on the numerical count of cars are dependent on this registration. Parking rules could be changed, and a parking ticket might be avoided, if everyone would register their cars. Another problem with parking at Bethel is the flagrant violation of 30 or more students nightly in the east parking lot. This reporter discovered that on an average night there are 33 illegally parked cars in the first three rows of the East lot, while there are 40 or so empty parking spaces in the rear of the lot. This is obviously one of the areas that the police officer, mentioned above, referred to. Another problem is people who park their cars at right angles to other cars, thereby blocking those cars from any movement. Perhaps this is more "laziness," for at the same time as the Arden Hills officer was writing the parking tickets for those cars, I counted over twenty parking spaces in the East and South parking lots. The parking problem here at Bethel is a serious one, but one that can be solved, if everyone would start obeying the rules. If one of the rules can not be followed, bring it to the attention of Dean Passons, and he will bring it to the attention of the parking committee. Had An Accident? We Offer You ONE PHONE CALL WILL : Tow Your Car In Contact Your Insurance Co. Make The Estimate Repair The Damage Properly-Fast American & Foreign Cor Repairs Frame Straightening &. Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing All Factory Color Paints 3 Blocks West Of Snelling On County Rood C ROSEVILLE AUTO BODY 633-7770 DEDICATED TO COURTESY - SERVICE - QUALITY 1755 W CO. RD C Symposium VII: The tickets' platforms- Editors note:Again, we ask that students consider thoughtfully each tickets' platform. Questions should be directed to the candidates personally; all we are sure, will be glad to answer them. Stevens- Brenneise For the following reasons we hope that you will consider Stevens and Brenneise for the offices of President and Vicepresident: 1. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Mike is presently a senator and an active member of the Senate Finance Committee. Craig has been a senator since the fall of 1972 and is presently chairman of the Senate Activities Committee. During this time we have gained much insight into the function of student government. We have made many contacts with members of the administration and because of this invaluable experience, we know how to follow the proper channels in accomplishing items pertaining to student interest. Outlined below are some of the issues about which we feel most strongly. 2. STUDENT CONCERN - Student interests are our primary concern and we propose several improvements in the following areas: A) Banking window - We would suggest that longer hours be introduced and strictly enforced and we would suggest also that an alternate method be made available for obtaining food coupons. For example, to reduce the waiting time we would urge that the banking window provide coupon application forms to be filled out by each student. The food coupons could then be delivered to the student via mail. B) Registration procedure - Registration in the past has caused students to needlessly wait in endless lines, forcing them to miss everything from classes to supper. We would propose that an alternate banking window be established and additional student help secured. C) Library hours - As library hours are inconsistent with bus schedules and insufficient to meet student needs, we recommend that bus schedules and library hours be better coordinated by establishing periodic meetings with the LRC Committee to extend LRC hours, particularly on weekends. D) Reduce P.E. requirements - Although physical education plays an important role in a well-rounded liberal arts education, we feel that its present priority is too high. We will explore the possibility of reducing this requirement. E) Parking - In order to promote a better understanding, we propose that the parking and traffic committee be made more accesible to students and more open to their input. F) Busing - We appreciate the work Pete Enchelmayer is doing with busing and realize the problems caused for him by lack of student input. In order to aid Pete and future bus coordinators, we would work closer with these coordinators and the media to ensure input is made available. G) Interim - We realize the need to maintain interesting and stimulating Interim courses. To this end, we would seek to widen student input in course selection and to better publicize off-campus Interim opportunities. 3. CHRISTIAN SERVICE - Being well aware of the large interest in Christian Service, we would: A) Establish a Christian Service internal Senate committee. B) Propose a Christian Service sub-committee under the auspices of the Chapel and Spiritual Life Committee. C) Explore the possibilities of holding a Student Senatesponsored fund-raising project for Christian Service. D) Publicize, to a greater extent, the availability of Christian Service opportunities to all stUdents, and not just to those musically inclined. 4. ACTIVELY INVOLVE MEDIA - By taking full advantage of our media we can be made more aware of the problems and needs of our world. To this end we would attempt to more widely publicize: A) events of academic persuasion (i.e., music concerts and recitals, Pi Gamma Mu lectures, Natural Science lectures and theatrical productions). B) other events within the Twin City Area (i.e., plays, concerts, lectures, films, etc.) C) Campus coordinators - We would suggest a closer relationship between the media and the Campus Coordinators' Office. This would involve improved pUblicity and promotion of campus activities, and the establishment of an advisory board consisting of representatives from the Coordinator Office and the various media. 5. PROMOTE THE DISTINCTIVE ASSETS OF BETHEL COLLEGE We will continue to encourage the high degree of distinction shown by Bethel College in the spiritual, academic, fine arts, performing arts, and athletic aspects of the Bethel community. For example, debate is viewed by many as a symbol of academic excellence, and we would recommend that the program be given the help needed to become an active part of Bethel's intercollegiate activities. CONCLUSION The offices of president and vice-president require responsibility, leadership, awareness of the improvements needed, and a knowledge of how to initiate those improvements. We feel that the combination of Mike's Senate experiences and his involvement in other college activities provide him with a unique perspective from which to administer. We also feel that the vice-presidency demands experience in order to efficiently chair both the Student Senate and Communications Board. Craig has this experience. We both have the genuine desire and experience needed to actively pursue all avenues of student concern to ensure that effective action is taken. We would appreciate your support as well as your vote on March 19 and 20. Respectfully, Mike Stevens and Craig Brenneise * * * * Shelley- Landis (Marshall Shelley is a junior from Denver, Colorado. Randy Landis is a "second-year freshmen" from Worthington, Minnesota) Many students have asked, "What platform are you running on?" I have to reply that it's hard to develop a platform when there are so few issues, and there is little disagreement even over these. But there are five areas I feel should be considered when comparing the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. IMAGE - We believe Bethel must present an outgoing image to other colleges, churches, the Board of Regents, and "the outside world" in general. Randy and I feel we can do this, and are looking forward to this responsibility. EXPERIENCE - Both of us were deeply involved in student government in high school. And both of us have been busy in student activities at Bethel. Randy has served the past year on Student Senate and is a key organizer for the African Relief Project. I have been involved in athletics, SMP, Youth for Christ/Campus Life, and both df Bethel's student pUblications, continued on page eight seven Shelley-Landis, continued from page seven the Clarion and Spire. We both realize what is necessary to get things done at Bethel, and how to overcome initial obstacles. COMMITMENT - Randy and I are committed to improving Bethel College, academically, socially, and spiritually. We agree with the Clarion's opinion that dropping debate hurts Bethel's academic reputation. Bethel should be well represented in as many different areas as possible. Socially, we will strive for close communication between Senate and the Campus Coordinators so both can function more effectively. Spiritually, we will actively support such groups as SMP, Christian Service, the Campus Pastor's Office and the Spiritual Life Committee, and work for more student input and better communication to the students of opportunities for service. BUDGET - This is one of the more minor responsibilities of the office, yet it seems to have raised the most controversy. The final decision on finances rests not with the President, but with Student Senate. We believe, however, that these items should be budget priorities. 1) Christian Service - Bethel College has a responsibility to see that every student has an opportunity to share his faith with people who don't know Christ. This cannot be done effectively without financial support of the Christian Service Department. 2) Spire - We are opposed to the elimination of yearbook funding. 3) KABY - The campus radio station should be given enough money so it can present meaningful, worthwhile programming. The money for these items can come from a number of sources. One, the anticipated increased Student Association Budget due to a student population increase. Two, perhaps selling the Spire on a subscription basis with Association members getting a 50% discount. Three, from other budget cuts to be determined by the president and the Finance Committee. VISIBILITY - Randy and I are both on campus a lot, and we are eager to serve the student body. We are always open to new ideas, and look forward to any interaction. We feel these are serious things to be considered, and we look forward to the opportunity to give back to Bethel some of the good things we have gotten from this school. Marshall Shelley for the Marshall Shelley / Randy Landis ticket Sexuality, continued from page two Dr. Collins also offered his opinions on the latest fad of streaking. "Its another kind of a fad," bemused Collins. "Who notices college students anymore, who cares if they're carrying signs? Nobody. So they're out to get some attention .... But sometimes it is sexually arousing just to buck the system." Throughout the discussion, Dr. Collins stressed the fact that human sexuality is a very important, and precious, aspect of life as a Christian. "We should not be ashamed of our sexual urges," he stated, " ... we should praise God that He made us this way. But we should also realize that sex is something to be worked at, although it is fun to work at. When you get married, you do not just jump into bed and everything is· beautiful .... It is an important area of communication between man and wife and if they can't talk about it openly, something is wrong.'! Finances, continued from page two if the other needs are not met. The third category is the payment of interest on our loans. Interest on the loan of $7 million is about $578,000 per year or $1600 a day. This category is probably the most important one and funds go here almost initially. Another added need next year will be the gap between the budget and tuition. As stated in the February 3 issue of the Clarion, tuition will increase 4%, but the general budget will increase 5% in the 74-75 year. That deficit amounts to quite a bit of money - about $25,000 and it too must come from gifts. In an interview with Rev. Harold Christenson, assistant vice-president in charge of church relations and acting vicepresident of Public Affairs, we talked about the financial situation. I was impressed by his faith, optimistic in spite of the financially insecure position of Bethel. Rev. Christenson felt that the problem in capital fund raising is that gifts come from other people's capital increases such as in the stock market. Due to the generally poor state of the economy, people are either unable or unwilling to give as in years past. He stated, in trying to impress upon me the tremendous needs of Bethel, "I am not a prophet of doom nor do I want people to feel everything is fine because it isn't; only through the prayer and help of God's people will we be able to meet the needs of Bethel. " To continue the academic quality of Bethel these needs must be met. Bethel not only needs gifts but it needs the prayers of students, parents, and friends. The house is not completed, only the foundation has been laid and the Builder is still needed, so Bethel continues to be the house that prayer is building. FALCON BARBERSHOP FALCON HEIGHTS PHARMACY 1713 N. Snelling 1707 N. Snelling Ave. (Larpenteur At Snelling) (Long Hair Is In - Have Us Shape It) eight For Appointments call 646-2323 JI M-MONTE-DON 646-4555 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Daily (including Sun.) FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY TO ARDEN HILLS CAMPUS MUST open to Bethelites by Sidney Dinwoodie The Minneapolis Urban Studies Term is a program devoted to giving students the opportunity to learn about the city through firsthand experience as well as through the usual educational approach. The program is the academic equivalent of one term of a normal course load. Students participating live in three houses located in the south side of Minneapolis in an area faced with many housing and social problems. Supplementing the living experience is the academic portion made up of four "courses" or units of activity. A seminar meeting three times weekly, offers an in~ depth look at social, economic and political systems and problems which face the city and neighborhood and consists of lectures, discussions and meetings with many community resource people. A second seminar involves informal discussions between students and staff of readings on urban environment issues with special attempts made to relate these readings to experiences of living and participating in the ·community. The independent study and field placement part of the program give the student the opportunity to study and work with an urban issue of particular interest to him/her. Working with the Legal Rights Center researching cases of police abuse of personal rights, helping organize a local women's clinic, and researching legislation for the Metropolitan Housing Committee are some examples of the dozens of field work posibilities utilized by MUST students. The MUST program is avilable to any student of member colleges of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Students who might be interested in joining the program next year should consult with William Johnson of the Political Science Department at Bethel. Coach hopeful for '74 track by Curtis Kregness Although the Bethel track team has only finished fourth in the two previous conference meets, there seems to be an increased chance for a higher position this year. "We've got 30 men out for track this season," said Coach Gene Glader, "and that's the largest track team Bethel has had, as far as I can remember. " A larger team provides greater opportunity for specialization, and Glader sees that as a major factor aiding Bethel in "closing the gap" on some of the better Tri-State Conference track teams. Sioux Falls, Westmar, and Northwestern finished first, second, and third respectively in last year's conference competition. Glader observed that all three teams have the potential for a repeat performance this year. The javelin throw will probably be the Royals' strongest event this season. "Bethel has one of the best javelin throwers in the state," said Glader. That man is Tom Henrickson, senior, who shattered a Royals' record last year with a toss of 197 '7". "The discus and sprints," noted Glader, "will most likely be our two weakest events." Glader commented that the most promising freshmen are John Cox in the 880, Larry Caldwell in the one- and three-mile, Gene Blair and Steve Hage in the 440, and Dave Grinn in the pole vault. Bruce Peterson and Gary Hipp, both returning lettermen, look to be strong contenders in the pole vault and hurdles, respectively. Peterson, a sophomore, has set a record vault at Bethel of 13'2%" and Hipp holds several school indoo; hurdle records. Highlighting the track season will be an all-team excursion to Kansas during mid-April, where the Royals will compete in the Ottawa Relays and against Northwestern College of Oklahoma. The final four meets of the season, however, are the most crucial. One of those-the Concordia Invitational, May 7-Bethel is expected to win, according to Glader. The other three, including the conference championship meet May 11 in Westmar, Iowa, and should prove to be stiff competition for the Royals. Right now, the indoor season is at its peak. Bethel travels to Macalester College tomorrow to challenge Macalester and St. Thomas. March 23 will see the Royals at Mankato competing against Westmar, Northwestern of Iowa, and Concordia. Bethel lost its first indoor meet March 4, 49 to 51 in Superior, Wisconsin. Glader looks forward to a productive season for the Royals, expecting "improved performance in almost every event, due to the especially large turnout this season. " Track records broken by Stephen Butler The Bethel track team traveled to St. Olaf last Saturday to participate in a meet with St. Olaf, St. Cloud, Hamline, and Gustavus. The final score was 157, 119, 105, and 64 respectively. Bethel had 18 points. Still, several Bethel records were broken at the meet. The first record to be challenged was the high jump. Craig Olson tied the record of 6 '2", which is also held by David Pearson. Craig barely missed going over at 6'4". In the 1,000 yard run John Cox broke his own record, set previously at Superior the week before. His time at Superior was 2:24.7, breaking the school record of 2: 27.6 held by Mark Anderson, and the freshman record held by Paul Y oungquist, 2:36.8. At St. Olaf he ran a 2:21.8. The two-mile relay record of 9: 07.5 was broken by the team of John Cox, Scott Anderson, David Orr, and David Peterson. Their time was 8:48.8. Larry Caldwell ran a 10:11.9 two-mile run to break a school and freshman record, both held by William Geigert at 10.18. On Monday, March 4, Bethel opened its regular season with a dual meet at the University of Wisconsin, Superior. The final score was Bethel 49, Superior 51. Larry Caldwell took two firsts, one in the mile and the other in the two mile to lead Bethel in points. 111111111111111111I EARI:S PIZZA PAPA b EAT IN CARRY OUT DELIVERY Free Fast Delivery to Bethel College Delivery starts at 5 P.M. 1748 N. Lexington 488-5585 Also serving Luncheons and Dinners Featuring All Varieties of Piping Hot Pizza and Tasty SpagheHii nine Sports Mentioning Merritt by John Merritt Sports, ethics, and money Does there exist pure sport in the realm of professional athletics today? Over the past few years, I have become increasingly, skeptical concerning this question in light of the proverbial greed men have for wealth. This question was spurred by the appearance of Bob Briner (former sports executive) on our campus and from reading his December 10 article in Sports Illustrated concerning the unethical money game played in the business world of sports today. One has heard so much talk recently of "fixed" games and every sports page you pick up today contains a sob story of how some cry-baby athlete wants $100,000 instead of $70,000 next season or "he won't play." Bob Briner graphically portrays what goes on off the playing floor, and I wish to reinforce what he has said. Bob made it clear from the start that he had to get out of the professional sports world because "big-time sports today is a world apart, with ethics as strange as its finances and no perspective at all." Bob is not, however, "one of those breastbeaters whining how sports has exploited me. I want it clear that, if anything, I have exploited sports .. " What the sports fan gets from the media today is the story of the poor athlete who is unhappy because he claims to be receiving unfair treatment from the management. Mr. Briner, I feel correctly, turns the story around: "It is a fiction, well maintained, that today's athletes are exploited by management. On the contrary, I would submit that most athletes (and their agents) are unashamedly selfish and greedy, and that the owners of pro teams do more for their employeeplayers than do employers in any other business in the country. It is a madhouse." It seems as though players are pampered, each one thinking that he is God's gift to sports. "In all my time in pro sports I have never known a player to ask for help and not receive it. And the inverse is very nearly as absolute: in all my time in pro sports I have rarely known a team to ask a player for his help: [i.e., in promotion, benefit appearances, etc.] and get it," reports Briner. As a result of all this, what has happened to the good, clean, old-time competitive spirit of athletes who play because they love sport? Briner gives examples of players making impossible demands for salary increases. "The most outrageous part of these demands is that the players deal only in cash on the line. The concepts of team, of spirit, of loyalty and allegiance are outmoded - and left to the suckers, to the fans. Americans who fear that there has been too much emphasis placed on victory should be relieved to know that winning or losing has become nearly irrelevant with large numbers of our major league players. " He has seen where, " ... dissatisfied players simply lay down if they were not traded, or played more, or given the ball more, or whatever ... The salary drive used to be restricted to the last few weeks of the season. Now the season is the salary drive. The pros play the statistics game for 80 games, then play basketball if they make the playoffs. Bob related an incident in which a new head coach was literally run off a team that didn't like the tough discipline he demanded. The team boasted, even to referees, that they would lose so many games that he would be fired - and he was. ten Mr. Briner went on to say that the players weren't the only group responsible for his exit from the sports world. "Agents and owners are two witting accomplices. I cann9t say enough about agents. Taken as a group, they are the lowest most despicable people with whom I have ever had to deal. You cannot imagine how many athletes have been robbed by these vultures, yet the agents continue to perpetuate the myth that they are protecting the naive, callow youth from unscrupulous management." People in sports talk so much of the mental aspect of the game_ - if you aren't prepared mentally, you won't win. I'm convinced that with the dollar sign going through the player's head to the extent that it is today, mental preparation and performance is in direct proportion to the degree of financial satisfaction a player has. Where has our sports hero gone? Seen in true light, he is no longer a hero who is concerned about winning, much less doing his best. Who knows if the best team wins any more when you have upset superstars on the bench belly-aching for more money. One can I truly appreciate the increase in popularity of topnotch high school and inter-coUegiate athletics. Here, spirit, pride, 100% effort, and even heros are still elements of the game in refreshing rare form. We must not leave pro sports completely in the dark. Bob Briner concludes that he has worked for fine owners and has associated with some truly respectable players - unselfish and sacrificial. Sports is not lost. Briner has seen evidences of this: "I have also been around just long enough to see some athletes grow up and show me, by their example, that they need not be spoiled for life. .. Sports does not have to be reformed so much as it has to come to its senses. Players must be paid what can be afforded, not what is ~anted, and the~ must start paying their dues to the fans mstead of then agents." And I agree with Bob that we all need heros, and "better the hero syndrome than the anti-hero. And better that we have sports the way it is than no sports." Sports ~ave be~n so positive concerning individual, cultural, and mternatlOnal relationships. For many of us, they are a way of life. But they are also a big business with big money flowing; big money ~oes hand in hand with a lot of unethical and corrupt dealIngs. Sports are no exception. I feel that one should fully r.ealize this, to prevent the false impression that pro sports are SImply good and bad teams, good and bad coaches, good and bad offenses and defenses. Sports is a business that needs honest, unselfish Christians who will live Christ's example. Don Paterson demonstrates backhand in recent intramurals table tennis tournament.
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Title | Clarion 1974-03-15 Vol 49 No 20 |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 49 No. 20 |
Date Published | March 15 1974 |
Decade | 1970 |
Academic Year | 1973 - 1974 |
Frequency | Weekly |
Article Titles | Kolmodin, McLain give insight into R.A.s' job; Election turnout heaviest ever; Collins leads talk on human sexuality; Bethel finances need boost by May; Bethel drama enacts 18th Century Melville novel; British actor to be in Convo; Christians decry social injustices; Weigh election options carefully; My Opinion - "Our direction is wrong!"; Parking problem due to laziness; Symposium VII: The tickets' platforms; MUST open to Bethelites; Coach hopeful for '74 track; Track records broken; |
Photographs | Billy Budd (Dan Freeburg) confronts Captain Vere (Paul Siemers) in a scene from"Billy Budd" opening tonight at 8 p.m.; Don Paterson demonstrates backhand in recent intramurals table tennis tournament.; |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Jackson, Charles (Editor); |
Contributors | Harrington, Jude (Copy Editor); Barbour, Marcia (Production Editor); Merritt, John (Sports Editor); Bennett, Duane Russell (Photographer); Rossi, Jack (Business Manager); |
Location |
United States Minnesota Saint Paul |
Time Span of Publication | Newspaper published from 1921 through present day |
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Type | text |
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Physical Dimensions | 9 X 11 1/2 |
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 | Bethel College, Arden Hills, Minnesota Kolmodin, McLain give insight into R.A.s' job by Judy Harrington Claire Kilmodin and Phil McLain are two well-known Bethel R.A.s, both seniors and both experienced in supervising life in Bethel dorms. How do they view their job and what suggestions would they have for prospective R.A.s? As applications for 26 R.A. positions open next week, the Clarion asked Claire and Phil for their answers to these questions. Their replies give insight into the rewards and hassles of being a Bethel R.A. "Most of "my time is spent in being available, in being a friend to the girls on my floor," said Claire. "For example, it's Friday night, nobody wants to study and everyone who's not going out feels ugly and fat. What do you do? "I've rarely been called on to counsel girls. Mostly I just try to get to know them, to know who has what test when, who's dating who, or who broke up with who. Details like that are important." Claire, a psychology major, has been an R.A. in New Dorm for two years. She finds that her job is rewarding but cuts deeply into her personal time. She explained, "I really enjoy freshmen and enjoy helping them adjust to college life. I like taking the time that's needed to do a good job as an R.A. But studies are also important to me, and I've had to knock out other activities, such as speech, to have time for them." Flexibility and patience are qualities an R.A. must have, in Claire's opinion. "You have to be stable and yet be able to swing with what's going on," she said. Phil McLain, a pre-med major, served as president of New Dorm last year and is presently a townhouse R.A. Whereas the dorm has dorm council members to serve as disciplinarians, the townhouses do not, and Phil sees his job now as a combination friend/counsellor and disciplinarian. "I see this as a better rounded approach to the R.A. 's job. Part of gaining the respect of freshmen is effectively exercising discipline over them. An R.A. is to be a friend and counsellor, but not a close friend because of the authority he has over students. And he has to be consistent in love whether kids are good or bad." Phil feels it's important for an R.A. "to reflect the lifestyle that is Bethel's." "You must accept it, live it, and feel comfortable with it or freshmen can tell you're faking. An R.A. also needs to understand the position of the school as needing a lifestyle statement." "An R.A. is called upon to go beyond his own experience and come to an understanding of each individual freshman, helping him or her to integrate into the Bethel community and adjust to life away from home. Practically speaking, this requires discipline of time, and an R.A. must establish his priorities so that his job comes first," Phil said. Applications for R.A. positions, the stipend for which is room and board, will be ready March 18 from the Student Affairs Office. Interviews for the 26 positions are tentatively set for the week of April 1-5. The interview committees will consist, as last year, of stUdents, houseparents, and the deans. According to Miss Starr, dean of women, the administration is looking for "juniors or seniors willing to live with freshmen in a leadership capacity, stable emotionally and spiritually, responsible, moderate to outgoing in personality, adaptable, with love and concern for people. R.A.s have to be available, expendable and unselfish with their time for lonesome freshmen." As new dorms for next year are a "live possibility," Miss Starr explained that the 26 open positions are only approximate-figures may change. Vol. 49 No. 20 Friday, March 15, 1974 Election turnout heaviest ever by Chuck Jackson In what was termed the "heaviest turnout ever" for a Bethel College election (primary or otherwise), 759 students chose the Stevens-Brenneise and Shelley-Landis tickets in last week's primary election to compete in the general election for president/ vice-president this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Remaining in the running for three Senate positions for the class of '77 are John Greenwood, Raymond Stockwell, Bill Trollinger, Cheryl Palmquist, Pat Raleigh, and Nancy Moulton. Nearly onethird of the total vote was cast by freshmen. The exact returns of the primary election cannot be released until after the general election. In sticking to this rule, Tim Martens, Election Board chairman, said, "We plead the fourth, that is Article Four, Section E of the Election Code of Procedure," which prohibits release of the primary data prior to the conclusion of the general election. However, Wendell Lepke, another member of the Election Board, did concede that "the president/vice president primary was a very close one. " Martens, in looking forward to the elections on Tuesday and Wednesday, said, "I anticipate that the 759 figure will be surpassed. Weare hoping for a turnout of over 900." He continued, "With so large a turnout, the winning ticket will possibly have a greater student mandate than ever before. " Running for the three Senate seats of the class of '76 are Jean Barker, Paul Quanrud, Robert Johnson, Dale Guthrie, and Bruce Dahlman. Vying for two positions continued on page three This issue: O.T. law reconsideredsee Christian Thoughts, page five Collins leads talk on human sexuality by Steve HarriS The topic was sex, the questions were pointed, and the answers were frank, as Dr. Gary Collins, Christian psychologist and former Bethel faculty member, led a discussion on "Human Sexuality" on March 5 in the New Dorm. Over seventy people crowded into the lounge to participate in the lively, and controversial discussion. Presently the head of the Department of Pastoral Counselling at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Evanston, lllinois, Dr. Collins admitted that "too many times the majority of these authorities who lay down the guidelines on what not to do sexually are married people advising single people how to live," and with that in mind he emphasized that he was "not an expert on the subject." Earlier in the day, Collins gave a convocation address in chapel dealing with the roles of men and women in our society. The reaction to his talk was not all supportive, he offered. "I got into trouble with Ms. Dewey," explained Collins. "She stated that we should be talking not about the roles of men and women, but about the roles of people in our society. And to some extent I think she's right, ... we should be concerned about individuals. But there is value in looking at the different places in our society for men and women ... In the Body of Christ, also, we each have a role to play. Men and women have different personality factors, and these may point to the need for submission for women." In response to a question regarding the practice of living together without marriage, Dr. Collins agreed that these people are married in the eyes of God. But he pointed out that Biblical precedents seem to call for public marriage ceremonies. "Sex is only one part of the marriage," said Collins, "and sometimes situations like this are set up to justify sexual looseness. " two Lasting beauty and value e ~i~d.t3~ ... D~monct. clnd W.uf.d£t rLnq6- ~tqn111 -to ~ d ..tr..th't. ... ~~fuL it ord.1r ot- ~ ~ r..wa~ - aL~ctil5Y\ d~ stuctM:t pri~. s~xu ~ -5ttJd.tf\-D --frotn LiOOY ru mp(A5 ,-or 2§ ~~rb. CoRNELIUS JEWELERS Suite 300 PhysIcIans & Surgeons Bldg Nicollet Mall at 9th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota Referring to the best-seller Future Shock, Collins stated that some believe that our society is moving towards a multiple- marriage system, with a different marriage partner being acquired for each different phase of your life, such as a partner for while you're in college, one to have children with, etc. "I think (that's) right on," stated Collins, "but I want to have all my multiple marriages with the same girl," he e.xplained. "My wife and I have a fantastic marriage, and at fIfty I hope that we have an even better one. Relationships grow, love can get deeper." Is there really THE PERSON, a girl asked Collins, does God have one person picked out for me to marry? "Is it conceivable," answered Collins, "to think that only one person in the whole world is capable of living with you? I don't know of any Scriptural basis for this." How about celibacy, how do I know if I've been given that gift, another student asked? "Somewhere we get the idea that single people are secondclass citizens," stated Collins, "and that is not right. As far as celibacy goes, look at it like you do your other gifts, God will show you. Another idea we have is that after we become Christians, we have to play hide-and-go-seek with God in order to find His will for our lives. Well, its not like that." Perhaps Collins' most controversial remarks were in the areas of homosexuality and masturbation, two areas "that most people have questions about but nobody asks about," said Collins. "The Bible says that (homosexuality) is a sin," stated Collins, "but we must not look upon it as the unpardonable sin, or an unchangeable problem . . . . And we must also remember that there is a big difference between temptation and overt behavior." Regarding masturbation, " ... the Scriptures do not talk about this," said Collins. "It can be taken to excess, just like other things, such as studying, can be taken to excess .... Perhaps it is a way for a person to control himself, to keep himself from getting involved in overt sexual behavior .... It might be a lot better than some of the alternatives." continued on page eight Bethel finances need boost by May by Doug Horst "Bethel is the house that prayer built," but is the house really completed and the building no longer needed? Bethel, like many other schools, is in a financially precarious position. One of the more impressive problems is that $272,000 is needed by the end of May to meet the minimum needs of the school. This figure is only valid if the rate of gifts projected for this period remains the same, so this $272,000 is beyond the amount of gifts expected and it's not known from whence it will come. The total amount hoped for and needed is $2,300,000 per year. These gifts are divided among three categories according to absolute need. The three categories are (1) the ongoing fund, (2) debt retirement fund, and (3) the interest on the debts. The first is the annual ongoing fund or yearly expenses. This fund is $784,000 and entails needs like salaries which student tuition does not cover. In fact, a student only pays for 83% of his education here at Bethel, and the remaining 17% or $400 per student per year, is covered by this fund. The second category is the annual debt retirement fund. The need in this area is $950,000 per year. The campuses of the college and seminary are worth about $17 million, and the debt still to be paid is about $7 million with 96% of this for debts remaining on the college. This fund is the first to be cut continued on page eight Billy Budd (Dan Freeburg) confronts Captain Vere (Paul Siemers) in a scene from"Billy Budd," opening tonight at 8 p.m. Bethel drama enacts 18th Century Melville novel Billy Budd, a stage adaption of Herman Melville's novel, is about the struggles of men questioning their morals and beliefs, men being forced to decide upon an issue where their inner feelings are challenged by their loyalty to the law. The story is one of the confrontations between moral extremes - absolute evil and absolute good. Both extremes are destroyed by the system of justice being carried out in a society of middling virture. Master-at-arms made his world in his own image. Pride was his demon, and he Christians decry social injustices by Bill Trollinger Approximately three weeks ago a petition entitled A Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern was distributed among the Bethel faculty and staff. The petition was drawn up by fifty noted Christian evangelicals (including Sen. Mark Hatfield) who met in Chicago over Thanksgiving. The document begins with a confession that God has not ruled completely in the lives of evangelicals as individuals, and then asserts that "we (evangelicals) have not demonstrated the love of God to those suffering social abuses." Then the kept it strong by others' fear of him. Billy could not imagine such a nature, saw nothing but a lonely man, strange, but still, nothing to be feared. The men came to love Billy's innocence and goodness and to show a deep concern for his naive ideas about the master-at-arms. The play tells the story of the officers, the men and the confrontations between these seamen. Billy Budd captures the entire mood of this time period and brings it alive again for all who will dare to experience it. ... at 8 p.m .... declaration becomes specific, beginning with bigotry: "We deplore the historic involvement of the church in America with racism." Repentence is called for within the evangelical church. Then the petition attacks the American preoccupation with materialism and its emphasis on personal gain. Overt nationalism comes under fire also: "We must challenge the misplaced trust of the nation in economic and military-might - a proud trust that promotes a national pathology of war and violence." The petition calls for a national righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thirty-four members of the Bethel faculty and staff signed the declaration. One of these was Gerry Healy, English Department chairman, and he commented: "Evangelicals have shown social concern before, but it hasn't been expressed in such an open manner." He also commented that the document made a lot of sense, and that he hopes backlash from conservative evangelicals is minimal. But although he applauded the effort, Healy discounted the hope that it would have much effect upon American politics. Another signee was Roy "Doc" Dalton, professor of History, from whose department the document surfaced at Bethel. He proffered the hope that it was a sign of a reversal in evangelical thinking, but that it was a minimal statement, lacking the specific "hows" of enacting the righteous ideals in the American system. "Of course," Dalton said, "we are looking at this declaration in a different perspective than the average churchgoer, and it possibly could be quite shocking to many evangelicals. " This declaration is quite appropriate in the aftermath of the African Relief Fund drive. British actor to be in Convo On Tuesday, March 19, John Stuart Anderson, the distinguished British actor who has appeared before large audiences throughout the English-speaking world, will be at Bethel for two of his original solo performances. By combining the spoken word, mime, costume, and music he has developed a performance quite different from the usual recital or reading. Brought to Bethel by the Convocations Committee, Mr. Anderson will be giving two of his most popular Biblical presentations. In the morning chapel he will do "Tales of a Nation," an Old Testament sequence, and at 8 :00 that evening in the Seminary Chapel he will do "The Record of John," a 'one man passion play.' There will be no charge for either performance. Election, continued from page one, for the class of '75 are Jeff Brynildson, Jim Bjork, and Kim Bowen. Filing for the class of '74 and two Senate seats are Deb Omanson and Fred Gaalswy k. And finally, filing for the four senator- at-large positions are Phil Carlson, Chuck Haaland, Gary Wright, Tresa Wilbee, and Paul Goddard. Polls for the general election will be open both Tuesday and Wednesday from 11: 15 to 6: 00 p.m. A voting table will be located by the p.o. boxes both days, except from 4:30 to 6:00, when it will be located in the area where the dining center line forms. Students should watch for announcemen ts of any change in election procedures as well as for any news of additional election-related activities. At this writing another chapel forum is planned for Monday. All questions concerning election procedure can be directed to Tim Martens p.o. 1013, to Dan Nelson p.o. 93, or to any of the other members of the Election Board: Wendell Lepke, Doug Horst, Lynn Peterson, and Paul Van Gorkom. three clarion briefs ... Academic calendar College of St. Catherine Tues., Mar. 19; Film: "New Mood: A Ten Year Review of Civil Rights;" O'Shaunnessy Library Auditorium, 1 :05 p.m., no charge. Tues., Mar. 19; Speaker: Mpls. Mayor Hofstede; O'Shaunnessy Educational Center Auditorium, 1 :05 p.m., no charge. College of St. Thomas Irish Fortnight series of lectures, sponsored by the Irish American Cultural Institute and CST. Presented by a group of internationally renowned scholars and artists, this series is headed up by Dr. Eion McKiernan, pres. of the Irish Institute. Fri., Mar. 15 & Sat., Mar. 16; Stephen Rynne on "Celtic Art"; O'Shaunnessy Educational Center Auditorium, 8 p.m. both nights, no charge. Sun., Mar. 17; Dr. Breandan O. Buachalla on "Irish Literature"; OEC Auditorium, 3:30 p.m., No charge. Mon., Mar. 18; Brian Ferran on "Irish Painting"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Tues., Mar. 19; Dr. Breandan O. Buachalla on "Irish Literature"; Foley Theatre of College of St. Thomas, 8 p.m., no charge. Wed., Mar. 20; Dr. Seamus Deane on "Anglo-Irish Literature"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Thurs., Mar. 21; Edward Golden on "The Abbey Theatre"; OEC Auditorium, 8 p.m., no charge. Fri., Mar. 22; Paddy Moloney, folk musician, on "Irish Music"; Foley Theater, College of St. Thomas, 8 p.m., no charge. Janice Johnson Chapel Schedule Week number seven on the semester calendar looks like it will be another experience in heavy thinking and moving realizations. We are very fortunate at Bethel in many ways, and the quality of speakers we enjoy is part of this. In others areas of the Bethel community, however, all is not well, so Thursday has been set aside as a day of prayer to seek God's guidance in these matters. We would like to urge everyone to spend as much time in prayer as schedules will allow. Monday (Mar. 18) - Student Association elections meeting Tuesday - Convocation: John S. Anderson Wednesday - Dean Virgil Olson and Harold Christianson will be sharing some of the needs the college now has. Thursday-Staley Lecture Series: Timothy Smith, "Covenant and Community" (also day of prayer) Friday - Timothy Smith, "Community and Commitment" Paul Goddard Pops concert tonight The Bethel Band Pops Concert, to be directed by Dr. Julius Whitinger and Tom Adelsman, will take place tonight in the Bethel gymnasium at 8 p.m. The "Circus Days" concert is sponsored by the Bethel Auxiliary, which will use the proceeds from this event to help the Christian Service Office send groups to various churches and functions. It promises to be an evening of fun and laughter: clowns, balloons, peanuts, popcorn, homemade candy, and ringmaster Hugh McLeod will be the evening's star attractions. The program boasts of a Mexican Hat Dance, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Scherz Polka, a Cole Porter number, Blazing Brass, The Flea, and a Jazz waltz. Tim Trude will also be featured with his trumpet in "La Man Dolinata." Tickets will be $1.50 at the door for students who missed the special sale this past week. The price will be $2.00 for visiting adults and children under 12 will be admitted for $.50. DROVERS STATE .... four "Your full service friendly bank" Phone 451-6822 633 S. Concord South St. Paul, Minn. F 0 Ie The final issue of Coeval will be coming out soon. Any poems for Coeval must be in P.O. 645 by Monday, March 18. We can't use anything after that date. Thanks for your help throughout the year. The Coeval Staff Staley Lectures preview Dr. Timothy L. Smith, professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and pastor of the Campus Nazarene Church of Quincy, Massachusetts, will be on campus on Thursday and Friday of this coming week. His coming is made possible by the Thomas E. Staley Foundation under its Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectureship program. Dr. Smith is one of America's outstanding Christian scholars. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he has his Master's degree and Ph. D from Harvard University. He has served on the faculties of Eastern Nazarene College, E. Texas State University, the University of Minnesota, and currently is director of the Program in American Religious History at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been visiting professor at the University of Michigan and the University of California, Berkeley. Among his publications are the books Revivalism and Social Reform, History of Methodism, and Called unto Holiness. He was also instrumental in setting up the Immigrant Archives at the University of Minnesota. The program for Prof. Smith's visit to our campus is as follows: Thursday Chapel- "Covenant and Community" 11: 20 - Honors Luncheon, "Slavery and Theology" 2:30 - FaCUlty meeting, "The Place of the Christian College in the World of Higher Education" 7: 0 0 - Senior Serendipity, "The Knowledge of the Lord" Friday Chapel - "Community and Commitment" 12: 30 - Luncheon, open to all, "Religious Idealism in American Politics: Catholic, Portestant, Jew" 2:30 - Open Meeting in AC-Lounge, "Ecstatic Thought: One Christian's Response to Mysticism" Attention Campus Lovelies Are you about to marry your handsome prince? If unique is what you seek in your choice of engagement or wedding rings choose from Minnesota's only original stylings . Ronald Originals Jewelers 701 Hennepin at 7th St. Downtown Minneapolis IlIlbllllll &DmffO[ff)[JD Published weekly by the students of Bethel College editor copy editor production editor sports editor photography ed itor business manager editorial page Charles Jackson Jude Harrington Marcia Barbour John Merritt Duane Russell Bennett Jack Rossi Letters to the editor should be sent to the Clarion, P.O. 91., by the Monday preceding publication . Weigh election options carefully The Clarion will not, at the students' expense, endorse a ticket for the office of president/vice president. This decision is not due to indecision on our part but rather comes as a consideration to propriety. Our personal choice is no secret; but we will not take time to elaborate on it here. We encourage all students to examine thoroughly the issues and candidates. We hope you will take an active interest in the upcoming election. The direction and character of your student government are at stake, and we hope each student will weigh the options carefully. Christian Thoughts Quinion - Cosgrove "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets." This statement made by Jesus, found in Matthew 23, provides us with a valuable tool to be used in achieving an understanding of the Old Testament law. If this statement is accepted in this light, then our attitude toward the law needs to be seriously evaluated. It seems that most individuals retain a perception of the law which is essentially a very negative one. To many it lacks any argument for an emphasis upon the importance of one's inner attitude, right motives, or any concern for what God's will may be in the life of a particular Jew. It seems we have allowed our concept of the Pharisee as portrayed in the synoptic gospels to determine our attitude toward the law. A number of considerations are offered in this article which may be helpful in developing a better understanding of the Old Testament law and the ethic which arises from it. There are three words, an undertstanding of which prove essential in a discussion of the law and the ethic it advocates. They are halaKah, Kawwanah, and Lishmah. HalaKah is a word used to designate obedience as it applies to the law. It literally means walking. This word is particularly interesting because it parallels our concept of walking with God, or our daily walk with Christ which is so often referred to. A very personal and intimate relationship is suggested here between God and the Jew; much more than we seem to acknowledge. "For the Jew the halaKah is a royal road to walk in, the King's highway, and it is layed down and marked out and sign-posted. ,1 If Manson's observations are accurate there is a striking similarity between this and how we think of God as guiding our path every step of the way. Kawwanah carries with it religious and ethical connotations. Religiously speaking, it pertains to acts of worship being not impersonal or automatic, but sincere expressions of self-devotion and inner commitment. Ethically speaking, it is the activity of engaging in a "good" act, or avoiding an evil one out of a desire to obey God. As rabbi Nehemiah has said, "If a man purpose to commit a sin, God does not reckon it to him till he has done it, but if he purpose to fulfill a command, then although he has had no opportunity to do it, God writes it down to him at once as if he had done it.,,2 The implications of this word express a conscious desire to please God. The motive behind the decision to commit a certain act should be the love of God. There appears to be a relationship between the command of God and the inner attitude of the Jew. The third term is Lishmah. This literally means "for its name." This word is applied in relationship to motives. You do an act for its own sake only. You act according to God's word because it is God's word and for no other reason. There is an emphasis upon a walk with God in the law; there exists a concept of the importance of inner attitude, right motives; and there is a concept of doing God's will simply because it is God's will. Then what is the distinction between the ethic of Judaism and that of Christianity? First we must not loose sight of the fact that the God of the New Testamen t and the God of the Old Testament are the same God. Both books are God's word. Secondly, Christ fulfiled the law in the way expressed in John 15:12-16, "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends .... " These are words spoken by Jesus in the time just prior to His crucifixion. The emphasis is still one of love but Christ speaks of a complete love, a selfless love, which abounds throughout the New Testament, and the Christian ethic. Our focal point remains God as he gave himself in the person of Jesus Christ, but the manifestation of God's love as should be expressed among Christians to each other emerges as a significant concept. This possession and manifestation of God's love for each other as Christ loved us, illustrates our discipleship to "all men." We experience a new-found freedom in Christ. We have the Holy Spirit to teach, guide and direct us. Man is no longer bound to the volumes of laws by which the Pharisee was obligated to conduct himself. We have essentially one law, to love one another_ In closing we would like to acknowledge the scholarship of the late T. W. Manson, whose lectures supplied much of the data used in this article. There are two additional quotes which we would like to offer in developing our thoughts on this topic. "It is quite easy for dutiful worship to degenerate into the mechanical performance of rites that have ceased to have any real meaning to the performer. We are more exposed in these days to the peril from which the Jew was set free, of ceasing to worship because we are never in the mood.,,3 "The law is still legitimately to be seen as no less God's word.,,4 References 1Manson, T. W., Ethics and the Gospel, p. 33. 2Manson, p. 40. 3Manson, p. 37. 4 Will is, Robert, The Ethics of Karl Barth, p. 153. l-five My Opinion "Our direction is wrong!" by Paul J. Loth A friend once told me that no relationship can stay the same, it must either go in one direction or the other. The same can be said of a college and especially its student body. What direction is our student body going? Is it the right direction? All of the student body presidential candidates seemed to be desiring to lead Bethel in the direction it is presently following. But, is that the right one? Let's look at Bethel's direction. A good description of the school's lifestyle might be as following: - a coffeehouse with non-Christians running it at times, playing secular rock music at high volumes - a lack of an actual chapel building and a lack of a plan for one in the future - many chapel services being secular speakers on secular topics and groups singing "secular-type" music, etc. - a delight in seeing workers smoking on campus ("we're more a part of the world that way," I was told) - a real interest in "The Exorcist," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and X and R rated movies - students gathering to talk, one chance out of 50 being that Christ is the main topic - music blaring from the dorm stereos, one chance out of 100 being that it's Christian - rock bands providing the majority of the entertainment on campus This, I hope, has served as a mirror to show the direction we are taking. I believe that we are getting more and more like the world and less and less separate from them.(sic) Stop - think about it - don't you agree? But, is that the proper direction to take? What is? Many have stated that Bethel is getting more like the world and that that is good. We're not so isolated that way, they say, we should be a part of the world. It seems like many of the early church people would agree with that since Paul writes so much on that topic. The Apostle Paul, in his writings, seemed to reiterate what was written by David years before and what was spoken on by Dr. Glenn in chapel last Friday: "Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (Ps. 1: 1)." Christ, in dying on the cross, sought to bring us out of the world as He Himself states in John 15:19: " .... Ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world!" I believe very strongly that our Lord was very explicit here - we are NOT to be of the world or like it!! Paul continues this Scriptural thought with these words in Romans 12:2, " .... Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed!" The church at Corinth was also confused as to the relationship between a Christian and the world and so Paul wrote these words in II Corinthians, " .. .. .if any man be in 'Christ, he is a new creature .... Wherefore, come out from among them and be ye separate!" From these statements describing a Christian lifestyle, God shows His wrath towards those refusing to comply as He states in James 4:4, " .... do you not know that friendship toward the world is hostili ty toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God!" I John 2:15 continues on this theme, "Love not the world, neither the things of the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him! !!" six Do we at Bethel love the world? Is the direction we're taking more and more "of the world" and less and less "being separa te"? I have two more months left at Bethel. I love this school and I always will, so does God and He always will! But, how does our atmosphere on campus, the activities I've described and the direction we're going fit in with our Lord's words: "ye are not of the world" - ?!? Can you see where we're headed? Can you see it's in contradiction with Scripture? I plead with you, our direction is wrong! Let's take the road God would have us to take - "Love not the world .... be ye separate .... be not of the world! ! !" I pray to the Father Almighty that Bethel will see a turnabout and a change of direction away from the world that He so wan ted to bring us ou t of!! ! Parking problem due to laziness • IS by Ray Stockwell "The problem with parking here at Bethel is just plain laziness." This was the reaction of one officer of the Arden Hills Police Department to questioning by this reporter. "Laziness" starts with those who do not register their cars with the Student Affairs Office. All of the rules dependent on the numerical count of cars are dependent on this registration. Parking rules could be changed, and a parking ticket might be avoided, if everyone would register their cars. Another problem with parking at Bethel is the flagrant violation of 30 or more students nightly in the east parking lot. This reporter discovered that on an average night there are 33 illegally parked cars in the first three rows of the East lot, while there are 40 or so empty parking spaces in the rear of the lot. This is obviously one of the areas that the police officer, mentioned above, referred to. Another problem is people who park their cars at right angles to other cars, thereby blocking those cars from any movement. Perhaps this is more "laziness," for at the same time as the Arden Hills officer was writing the parking tickets for those cars, I counted over twenty parking spaces in the East and South parking lots. The parking problem here at Bethel is a serious one, but one that can be solved, if everyone would start obeying the rules. If one of the rules can not be followed, bring it to the attention of Dean Passons, and he will bring it to the attention of the parking committee. Had An Accident? We Offer You ONE PHONE CALL WILL : Tow Your Car In Contact Your Insurance Co. Make The Estimate Repair The Damage Properly-Fast American & Foreign Cor Repairs Frame Straightening &. Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing All Factory Color Paints 3 Blocks West Of Snelling On County Rood C ROSEVILLE AUTO BODY 633-7770 DEDICATED TO COURTESY - SERVICE - QUALITY 1755 W CO. RD C Symposium VII: The tickets' platforms- Editors note:Again, we ask that students consider thoughtfully each tickets' platform. Questions should be directed to the candidates personally; all we are sure, will be glad to answer them. Stevens- Brenneise For the following reasons we hope that you will consider Stevens and Brenneise for the offices of President and Vicepresident: 1. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Mike is presently a senator and an active member of the Senate Finance Committee. Craig has been a senator since the fall of 1972 and is presently chairman of the Senate Activities Committee. During this time we have gained much insight into the function of student government. We have made many contacts with members of the administration and because of this invaluable experience, we know how to follow the proper channels in accomplishing items pertaining to student interest. Outlined below are some of the issues about which we feel most strongly. 2. STUDENT CONCERN - Student interests are our primary concern and we propose several improvements in the following areas: A) Banking window - We would suggest that longer hours be introduced and strictly enforced and we would suggest also that an alternate method be made available for obtaining food coupons. For example, to reduce the waiting time we would urge that the banking window provide coupon application forms to be filled out by each student. The food coupons could then be delivered to the student via mail. B) Registration procedure - Registration in the past has caused students to needlessly wait in endless lines, forcing them to miss everything from classes to supper. We would propose that an alternate banking window be established and additional student help secured. C) Library hours - As library hours are inconsistent with bus schedules and insufficient to meet student needs, we recommend that bus schedules and library hours be better coordinated by establishing periodic meetings with the LRC Committee to extend LRC hours, particularly on weekends. D) Reduce P.E. requirements - Although physical education plays an important role in a well-rounded liberal arts education, we feel that its present priority is too high. We will explore the possibility of reducing this requirement. E) Parking - In order to promote a better understanding, we propose that the parking and traffic committee be made more accesible to students and more open to their input. F) Busing - We appreciate the work Pete Enchelmayer is doing with busing and realize the problems caused for him by lack of student input. In order to aid Pete and future bus coordinators, we would work closer with these coordinators and the media to ensure input is made available. G) Interim - We realize the need to maintain interesting and stimulating Interim courses. To this end, we would seek to widen student input in course selection and to better publicize off-campus Interim opportunities. 3. CHRISTIAN SERVICE - Being well aware of the large interest in Christian Service, we would: A) Establish a Christian Service internal Senate committee. B) Propose a Christian Service sub-committee under the auspices of the Chapel and Spiritual Life Committee. C) Explore the possibilities of holding a Student Senatesponsored fund-raising project for Christian Service. D) Publicize, to a greater extent, the availability of Christian Service opportunities to all stUdents, and not just to those musically inclined. 4. ACTIVELY INVOLVE MEDIA - By taking full advantage of our media we can be made more aware of the problems and needs of our world. To this end we would attempt to more widely publicize: A) events of academic persuasion (i.e., music concerts and recitals, Pi Gamma Mu lectures, Natural Science lectures and theatrical productions). B) other events within the Twin City Area (i.e., plays, concerts, lectures, films, etc.) C) Campus coordinators - We would suggest a closer relationship between the media and the Campus Coordinators' Office. This would involve improved pUblicity and promotion of campus activities, and the establishment of an advisory board consisting of representatives from the Coordinator Office and the various media. 5. PROMOTE THE DISTINCTIVE ASSETS OF BETHEL COLLEGE We will continue to encourage the high degree of distinction shown by Bethel College in the spiritual, academic, fine arts, performing arts, and athletic aspects of the Bethel community. For example, debate is viewed by many as a symbol of academic excellence, and we would recommend that the program be given the help needed to become an active part of Bethel's intercollegiate activities. CONCLUSION The offices of president and vice-president require responsibility, leadership, awareness of the improvements needed, and a knowledge of how to initiate those improvements. We feel that the combination of Mike's Senate experiences and his involvement in other college activities provide him with a unique perspective from which to administer. We also feel that the vice-presidency demands experience in order to efficiently chair both the Student Senate and Communications Board. Craig has this experience. We both have the genuine desire and experience needed to actively pursue all avenues of student concern to ensure that effective action is taken. We would appreciate your support as well as your vote on March 19 and 20. Respectfully, Mike Stevens and Craig Brenneise * * * * Shelley- Landis (Marshall Shelley is a junior from Denver, Colorado. Randy Landis is a "second-year freshmen" from Worthington, Minnesota) Many students have asked, "What platform are you running on?" I have to reply that it's hard to develop a platform when there are so few issues, and there is little disagreement even over these. But there are five areas I feel should be considered when comparing the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. IMAGE - We believe Bethel must present an outgoing image to other colleges, churches, the Board of Regents, and "the outside world" in general. Randy and I feel we can do this, and are looking forward to this responsibility. EXPERIENCE - Both of us were deeply involved in student government in high school. And both of us have been busy in student activities at Bethel. Randy has served the past year on Student Senate and is a key organizer for the African Relief Project. I have been involved in athletics, SMP, Youth for Christ/Campus Life, and both df Bethel's student pUblications, continued on page eight seven Shelley-Landis, continued from page seven the Clarion and Spire. We both realize what is necessary to get things done at Bethel, and how to overcome initial obstacles. COMMITMENT - Randy and I are committed to improving Bethel College, academically, socially, and spiritually. We agree with the Clarion's opinion that dropping debate hurts Bethel's academic reputation. Bethel should be well represented in as many different areas as possible. Socially, we will strive for close communication between Senate and the Campus Coordinators so both can function more effectively. Spiritually, we will actively support such groups as SMP, Christian Service, the Campus Pastor's Office and the Spiritual Life Committee, and work for more student input and better communication to the students of opportunities for service. BUDGET - This is one of the more minor responsibilities of the office, yet it seems to have raised the most controversy. The final decision on finances rests not with the President, but with Student Senate. We believe, however, that these items should be budget priorities. 1) Christian Service - Bethel College has a responsibility to see that every student has an opportunity to share his faith with people who don't know Christ. This cannot be done effectively without financial support of the Christian Service Department. 2) Spire - We are opposed to the elimination of yearbook funding. 3) KABY - The campus radio station should be given enough money so it can present meaningful, worthwhile programming. The money for these items can come from a number of sources. One, the anticipated increased Student Association Budget due to a student population increase. Two, perhaps selling the Spire on a subscription basis with Association members getting a 50% discount. Three, from other budget cuts to be determined by the president and the Finance Committee. VISIBILITY - Randy and I are both on campus a lot, and we are eager to serve the student body. We are always open to new ideas, and look forward to any interaction. We feel these are serious things to be considered, and we look forward to the opportunity to give back to Bethel some of the good things we have gotten from this school. Marshall Shelley for the Marshall Shelley / Randy Landis ticket Sexuality, continued from page two Dr. Collins also offered his opinions on the latest fad of streaking. "Its another kind of a fad," bemused Collins. "Who notices college students anymore, who cares if they're carrying signs? Nobody. So they're out to get some attention .... But sometimes it is sexually arousing just to buck the system." Throughout the discussion, Dr. Collins stressed the fact that human sexuality is a very important, and precious, aspect of life as a Christian. "We should not be ashamed of our sexual urges," he stated, " ... we should praise God that He made us this way. But we should also realize that sex is something to be worked at, although it is fun to work at. When you get married, you do not just jump into bed and everything is· beautiful .... It is an important area of communication between man and wife and if they can't talk about it openly, something is wrong.'! Finances, continued from page two if the other needs are not met. The third category is the payment of interest on our loans. Interest on the loan of $7 million is about $578,000 per year or $1600 a day. This category is probably the most important one and funds go here almost initially. Another added need next year will be the gap between the budget and tuition. As stated in the February 3 issue of the Clarion, tuition will increase 4%, but the general budget will increase 5% in the 74-75 year. That deficit amounts to quite a bit of money - about $25,000 and it too must come from gifts. In an interview with Rev. Harold Christenson, assistant vice-president in charge of church relations and acting vicepresident of Public Affairs, we talked about the financial situation. I was impressed by his faith, optimistic in spite of the financially insecure position of Bethel. Rev. Christenson felt that the problem in capital fund raising is that gifts come from other people's capital increases such as in the stock market. Due to the generally poor state of the economy, people are either unable or unwilling to give as in years past. He stated, in trying to impress upon me the tremendous needs of Bethel, "I am not a prophet of doom nor do I want people to feel everything is fine because it isn't; only through the prayer and help of God's people will we be able to meet the needs of Bethel. " To continue the academic quality of Bethel these needs must be met. Bethel not only needs gifts but it needs the prayers of students, parents, and friends. The house is not completed, only the foundation has been laid and the Builder is still needed, so Bethel continues to be the house that prayer is building. FALCON BARBERSHOP FALCON HEIGHTS PHARMACY 1713 N. Snelling 1707 N. Snelling Ave. (Larpenteur At Snelling) (Long Hair Is In - Have Us Shape It) eight For Appointments call 646-2323 JI M-MONTE-DON 646-4555 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Daily (including Sun.) FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY TO ARDEN HILLS CAMPUS MUST open to Bethelites by Sidney Dinwoodie The Minneapolis Urban Studies Term is a program devoted to giving students the opportunity to learn about the city through firsthand experience as well as through the usual educational approach. The program is the academic equivalent of one term of a normal course load. Students participating live in three houses located in the south side of Minneapolis in an area faced with many housing and social problems. Supplementing the living experience is the academic portion made up of four "courses" or units of activity. A seminar meeting three times weekly, offers an in~ depth look at social, economic and political systems and problems which face the city and neighborhood and consists of lectures, discussions and meetings with many community resource people. A second seminar involves informal discussions between students and staff of readings on urban environment issues with special attempts made to relate these readings to experiences of living and participating in the ·community. The independent study and field placement part of the program give the student the opportunity to study and work with an urban issue of particular interest to him/her. Working with the Legal Rights Center researching cases of police abuse of personal rights, helping organize a local women's clinic, and researching legislation for the Metropolitan Housing Committee are some examples of the dozens of field work posibilities utilized by MUST students. The MUST program is avilable to any student of member colleges of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Students who might be interested in joining the program next year should consult with William Johnson of the Political Science Department at Bethel. Coach hopeful for '74 track by Curtis Kregness Although the Bethel track team has only finished fourth in the two previous conference meets, there seems to be an increased chance for a higher position this year. "We've got 30 men out for track this season," said Coach Gene Glader, "and that's the largest track team Bethel has had, as far as I can remember. " A larger team provides greater opportunity for specialization, and Glader sees that as a major factor aiding Bethel in "closing the gap" on some of the better Tri-State Conference track teams. Sioux Falls, Westmar, and Northwestern finished first, second, and third respectively in last year's conference competition. Glader observed that all three teams have the potential for a repeat performance this year. The javelin throw will probably be the Royals' strongest event this season. "Bethel has one of the best javelin throwers in the state," said Glader. That man is Tom Henrickson, senior, who shattered a Royals' record last year with a toss of 197 '7". "The discus and sprints," noted Glader, "will most likely be our two weakest events." Glader commented that the most promising freshmen are John Cox in the 880, Larry Caldwell in the one- and three-mile, Gene Blair and Steve Hage in the 440, and Dave Grinn in the pole vault. Bruce Peterson and Gary Hipp, both returning lettermen, look to be strong contenders in the pole vault and hurdles, respectively. Peterson, a sophomore, has set a record vault at Bethel of 13'2%" and Hipp holds several school indoo; hurdle records. Highlighting the track season will be an all-team excursion to Kansas during mid-April, where the Royals will compete in the Ottawa Relays and against Northwestern College of Oklahoma. The final four meets of the season, however, are the most crucial. One of those-the Concordia Invitational, May 7-Bethel is expected to win, according to Glader. The other three, including the conference championship meet May 11 in Westmar, Iowa, and should prove to be stiff competition for the Royals. Right now, the indoor season is at its peak. Bethel travels to Macalester College tomorrow to challenge Macalester and St. Thomas. March 23 will see the Royals at Mankato competing against Westmar, Northwestern of Iowa, and Concordia. Bethel lost its first indoor meet March 4, 49 to 51 in Superior, Wisconsin. Glader looks forward to a productive season for the Royals, expecting "improved performance in almost every event, due to the especially large turnout this season. " Track records broken by Stephen Butler The Bethel track team traveled to St. Olaf last Saturday to participate in a meet with St. Olaf, St. Cloud, Hamline, and Gustavus. The final score was 157, 119, 105, and 64 respectively. Bethel had 18 points. Still, several Bethel records were broken at the meet. The first record to be challenged was the high jump. Craig Olson tied the record of 6 '2", which is also held by David Pearson. Craig barely missed going over at 6'4". In the 1,000 yard run John Cox broke his own record, set previously at Superior the week before. His time at Superior was 2:24.7, breaking the school record of 2: 27.6 held by Mark Anderson, and the freshman record held by Paul Y oungquist, 2:36.8. At St. Olaf he ran a 2:21.8. The two-mile relay record of 9: 07.5 was broken by the team of John Cox, Scott Anderson, David Orr, and David Peterson. Their time was 8:48.8. Larry Caldwell ran a 10:11.9 two-mile run to break a school and freshman record, both held by William Geigert at 10.18. On Monday, March 4, Bethel opened its regular season with a dual meet at the University of Wisconsin, Superior. The final score was Bethel 49, Superior 51. Larry Caldwell took two firsts, one in the mile and the other in the two mile to lead Bethel in points. 111111111111111111I EARI:S PIZZA PAPA b EAT IN CARRY OUT DELIVERY Free Fast Delivery to Bethel College Delivery starts at 5 P.M. 1748 N. Lexington 488-5585 Also serving Luncheons and Dinners Featuring All Varieties of Piping Hot Pizza and Tasty SpagheHii nine Sports Mentioning Merritt by John Merritt Sports, ethics, and money Does there exist pure sport in the realm of professional athletics today? Over the past few years, I have become increasingly, skeptical concerning this question in light of the proverbial greed men have for wealth. This question was spurred by the appearance of Bob Briner (former sports executive) on our campus and from reading his December 10 article in Sports Illustrated concerning the unethical money game played in the business world of sports today. One has heard so much talk recently of "fixed" games and every sports page you pick up today contains a sob story of how some cry-baby athlete wants $100,000 instead of $70,000 next season or "he won't play." Bob Briner graphically portrays what goes on off the playing floor, and I wish to reinforce what he has said. Bob made it clear from the start that he had to get out of the professional sports world because "big-time sports today is a world apart, with ethics as strange as its finances and no perspective at all." Bob is not, however, "one of those breastbeaters whining how sports has exploited me. I want it clear that, if anything, I have exploited sports .. " What the sports fan gets from the media today is the story of the poor athlete who is unhappy because he claims to be receiving unfair treatment from the management. Mr. Briner, I feel correctly, turns the story around: "It is a fiction, well maintained, that today's athletes are exploited by management. On the contrary, I would submit that most athletes (and their agents) are unashamedly selfish and greedy, and that the owners of pro teams do more for their employeeplayers than do employers in any other business in the country. It is a madhouse." It seems as though players are pampered, each one thinking that he is God's gift to sports. "In all my time in pro sports I have never known a player to ask for help and not receive it. And the inverse is very nearly as absolute: in all my time in pro sports I have rarely known a team to ask a player for his help: [i.e., in promotion, benefit appearances, etc.] and get it," reports Briner. As a result of all this, what has happened to the good, clean, old-time competitive spirit of athletes who play because they love sport? Briner gives examples of players making impossible demands for salary increases. "The most outrageous part of these demands is that the players deal only in cash on the line. The concepts of team, of spirit, of loyalty and allegiance are outmoded - and left to the suckers, to the fans. Americans who fear that there has been too much emphasis placed on victory should be relieved to know that winning or losing has become nearly irrelevant with large numbers of our major league players. " He has seen where, " ... dissatisfied players simply lay down if they were not traded, or played more, or given the ball more, or whatever ... The salary drive used to be restricted to the last few weeks of the season. Now the season is the salary drive. The pros play the statistics game for 80 games, then play basketball if they make the playoffs. Bob related an incident in which a new head coach was literally run off a team that didn't like the tough discipline he demanded. The team boasted, even to referees, that they would lose so many games that he would be fired - and he was. ten Mr. Briner went on to say that the players weren't the only group responsible for his exit from the sports world. "Agents and owners are two witting accomplices. I cann9t say enough about agents. Taken as a group, they are the lowest most despicable people with whom I have ever had to deal. You cannot imagine how many athletes have been robbed by these vultures, yet the agents continue to perpetuate the myth that they are protecting the naive, callow youth from unscrupulous management." People in sports talk so much of the mental aspect of the game_ - if you aren't prepared mentally, you won't win. I'm convinced that with the dollar sign going through the player's head to the extent that it is today, mental preparation and performance is in direct proportion to the degree of financial satisfaction a player has. Where has our sports hero gone? Seen in true light, he is no longer a hero who is concerned about winning, much less doing his best. Who knows if the best team wins any more when you have upset superstars on the bench belly-aching for more money. One can I truly appreciate the increase in popularity of topnotch high school and inter-coUegiate athletics. Here, spirit, pride, 100% effort, and even heros are still elements of the game in refreshing rare form. We must not leave pro sports completely in the dark. Bob Briner concludes that he has worked for fine owners and has associated with some truly respectable players - unselfish and sacrificial. Sports is not lost. Briner has seen evidences of this: "I have also been around just long enough to see some athletes grow up and show me, by their example, that they need not be spoiled for life. .. Sports does not have to be reformed so much as it has to come to its senses. Players must be paid what can be afforded, not what is ~anted, and the~ must start paying their dues to the fans mstead of then agents." And I agree with Bob that we all need heros, and "better the hero syndrome than the anti-hero. And better that we have sports the way it is than no sports." Sports ~ave be~n so positive concerning individual, cultural, and mternatlOnal relationships. For many of us, they are a way of life. But they are also a big business with big money flowing; big money ~oes hand in hand with a lot of unethical and corrupt dealIngs. Sports are no exception. I feel that one should fully r.ealize this, to prevent the false impression that pro sports are SImply good and bad teams, good and bad coaches, good and bad offenses and defenses. Sports is a business that needs honest, unselfish Christians who will live Christ's example. Don Paterson demonstrates backhand in recent intramurals table tennis tournament. |
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