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Melanchthon: A Model in Education

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EsSSsI or honor, however, dare not be the motive of our efforts. Our objective must primarily be to serve our fellow men ... if we are men of principle and are really doing what we believe right, we cannot and will not deviate from our purpose. We shall ignore everything and look to our ideal.”

These are not the words of a professional counselor or philosopher, but they were spoken by an NWC student in 1922. Dudley H. Rohda, as editor-in-chief, expressed them in his article, "Conviction,” which appeared in Volume XXV, Number 10 of the Blac\ and Red. They are words of understanding and sound advice. They applied to his fellow students then; and now, as he is retiring from his professorship at Northwestern, they still apply to us.

He practiced what he preached. His ideal or personal goal was to be in the active work of the church for fifty years. When the 19741975 school year finds itself at a close, Pro­ fessor Rohda will have attained his goal.

This native of Oconomowoc began prepar­ ing for his goal in 1915, when he first came to Northwestern. Here he was a model student who kept every rule. This was the observation of a former monitor of his, and later when he became a monitor himself, he was looked upon by others as an "ideal model for the student body.”

For a -while, in his earlier years at North' western, Professor Rhoda also assisted the pas' tor at St. John’s Congregation in Watertown, Following the resignation of the senior pastor there, Professor Rhoda was called to take up this pastorate. The Lord moved him to remain and continue his work at Northwestern. The Seminary also extended a call to him, but again the Lord saw it fit to have him remain at Northwestern.

As a member of the Publications Committee, he served as an adviser to the student pubHcations. He was chairman of the Special Admissions Committee, through which many students of "irregular” backgrounds in education were accepted into the college.

On campus, this man "who never wore a hat” was involved in many activities. He cmployed his gardening and landscaping skill as “campus director.” In this function, especially 0n Arbor Day, he was overseer of the planting and placement of trees and shrubs on the campus.

Professor Rohda married Anita Klug in 1927. Mrs. Rohda often tells of how she picked him, "the most modest one,” from the Seminary boys who frequented her father's hardware store, In former years many a vacation of theirs was spent cottaging at Lake Huron. When Professor Rohda retires, he and his wife will live on the shore of Fowler Lake in his native Oconomowoc, where in spare time they will pursue their hobbies of gardening and antiques.

Following graduation from the Seminary, Professor Rohda served as tutor at Michigan Lutheran Seminary from 1925 until 1927.

Then he held a pastorate at Flint, Michigan.

Professor Rohda was once called "the father of the boys.” He knew students and took a great interest in them and in their prob­ lems because he is kindly and gentlemanly. He had an unpressured approach to teaching that the students appreciated and profited from, Reading and composing German became a pleasure; and he trusted the student.

In 1939 Professor Rohda accepted a call to Northwestern "to understand the problems of and develop a course in German for boys who were unable to take German and Latin through the medium of German.” He first served in the preparatory department, teaching beginning German. In the 1950’s he made a tran-

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He taught with an understanding of what was lurking inside the students’ minds. Things weren’t boring, and his ideas and thinking were as modern and as relevant as those pre­ valent today, but were touched with the wis­ dom and knowledge of experience.

course, and the knowledge that we students received was far more than just textual. It was, as he would stay, “O.K., all right.”

The B & R staff salutes Professor Rohda and thanks the Lord for His grace in blessing his work among us. May the Lord, who blessed him and his work for the past fifty years, also bless both him and his wife in his retirement.

The German course has changed in purpose, but the meaningfulness of the course was not lost. Professor Rohda knew how to instill a genuine and unique appreciation for the

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Dig Up Jerusalem cavators were faced with the problem of where to put the dirt once it was removed. Because of the cramped conditions, the dig, reaching some 50 feet below the surface, was only six feet square at the bottom. Due to a change of the type of crushed potsherds in the lowest strata, they were able to prove that that par­ ticular spot had been within the city limits of Old Jerusalem. Somehow, although she didn’t really explain, Dame Kenyon used this as evi­ dence that indeed the Holy Speulchre could have been located at the site of the present Church Of The Holy Sepulchre. Dame Ken­ yon admitted however, that archeology really can’t prove anything, but can only open the possibility that the hypothesis — in this case, the position of the Holy Sepulchre — may be valid.

Friday, April 15, a group of Northwestern students visited Immanuel Luth­ eran Church in Watertown to hear Dame Cathlecn Kenyon's story of her archeological searchings for New Testament Jerusalem.

Dame Kenyon, probably the foremost arche­ ologist to date, is well known for the books she has written on her various excavations.

Despite a few minor problems caused by a slide projector, the lecture was illustrated with slides of maps, excavations and findings. The lecture itself presented some interesting ma­ terial, although we got the idea that there really wasn’t much worth digging for in Jeru­ salem.

A good deal of Dame Kenyons excava­ tions, and a good deal of her lecture had to do with attempts to establish the actual boundaries of Jerusalem at different periods of time, with special emphasis on New Testament Jerusalem, the period of time from Christ to approximate­ ly 70 A.D. In her work she sought an answer to the question of whether the Church Of The Holy Sepulchre could actually be standing on the site of the Holy Sepulchre. She had to prove that this church, which is now well with­ in the city limits of Jerusalem, was at the time of Christ outside of Jerusalem.

Judging from the lecture, the platform of Solomon’s temple and a mosaic of a rabbit and a few gold coins were among the few items of any interest or value that they found. Lack of any real findings which could help tell the story of early Jerusalem may have been the cause for the seeming lack of unity in the lec­ ture itself. Perhaps those stone church walls, echoing the heavily accented voice back and forth made it just too difficult to understand her. Looking at other members of the audi­ ence sitting at the edge of their seats with their ears pricked forward assured me that I wasn't the only one having problems hearing her.

The earliest exploratory digs of 1961 weren't hindered too much by the possibility of getting shot at by military guards on the city walls. One problem did arise, however, in trying to locate a spot for a major excava­ tion. A slide of modern-day Jerusalem made the problem clear. The area in which they wanted to dig is now packed with houses, al­ most one on top of another. After finally finding a very small area to work in, the ex-

It was by no means a wasted Friday night.

There were some interesting facts presented, and with the help of my notecard I think that I was able to determine the main point of her lecture.

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Commencement Oration in the Field of Religion:

fflljrisdiamtg or ffllptstfkmtg by Robert Meiselwitz "poR many Americans 1975 has not been a +• good year. Rising unemployment, spiral' ing inflation, and general economic uncertainty have contributed to an atmosphere of wide' spread apprehension and doubt. As a result, during this graduation season throughout the country members of the Class of ’75 will be anticipating- a much more gloomy .and uncertian future than have graduates of preceding years. Yet what is much more tragic is the fact that the great majority of these college graduates dont have any idea of where they are spiritually headed.

But such is not the case with the 47 members of Northwestern’s Class of '75. As long as we remain faithful to the unchanging Word of the Lord, we will know exactly where we are spiritually headed, whether we continue at the Sem next year or not. Certainly we have not been unaffected by our country’s present economic status, but we are still confident that our spiritual life is resting on a sure and unchanging foundation.

This, however, is not the case with the majority of today’s youth who have been told that it is no longer important what you believe or how you believe or even whether you believe at all. What is even more appalling is that this attitude is taking place with greater and greater frequency in religiously-affiliated colleges and seminaries across the country, where traditional doctrines are being despised and the Bible is no longer deemed relevant for today's religion. Doubt has become a key theme, and absolute truth has been surrender' ed for a more flexible so-called relative truth that is above all centered in what each individual thinks and believes.

Fortunately this has not been the case here at Northwestern. Faithful professors have continually exhorted us to reman loyal to the Word of God, which despite what its severest critics say is still more relevant to the basic needs of mankind than some man-made religion that has to change according to the whims and fancies of a fickle society in order

to remain popular. Therefore the primary concern of our church has not been to give^ only temporary relief to the symptoms of man s sin, as has been the case with the social gospel, but our concern has been to heal man of sin itself through the preaching of the atonement of Christ, It is for this reason that our synod's 125th anniversary means something special to us.

And yet there are some warnings that are ap' pr0prjate for such an occasion. For one thing, we g10uld be careful not to dwcll t00 long on what our synod has done, but rather on what God has done for our synod. This is why anniversary banners and insignia have empha* sized the key word “grace” again and again during this season, Secondly, we need to be careful that we don't add fuel to the common charges that our synod and its members has a superiority complex. Indeed such a “better than thou” attitude is a danger among Christians who are confident that their own beliefs are true. And yet I feel that such charges more aptly describe those who center their religion in what they have done and believe than they describe Wis' consin Synod Lutherans who center their re' ligion in what God has done for them, A closely related warning is that we do not equate our synod with the Holy Christian Church as if one has to belong to our synod in order to be saved. Nor does membership in our synod guarantee salvation. After all, it is not our synod that saves souls but Christ.

A final reminder during this anniversary season is that, while we do need to consider for ourselves just what has been done in our synod in the past, we also have to take into full what yet ,account . ... has . ,.to be done, and when we do that, we will quickly realize that our synod still has a gigantic task before it.

This task becomes even more imperative as we seriously consider how much Christianity has been deteriorating in other church bodies, In fact, the situation has become so bad that

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many so-called Christians, one would think, must be wondering what the presence of the word "Christ” in Christianity actually signi­ fies.

Actually this situation is somewhat similar to the general atmosphere that surrounded Lutheranism around the time of the birth of our synod around 1850. At that time rational­ ism ran rampant, and it especially had its ef­ fect among the Lutheran churches in Germany.

As the name implies, human reason was ele­ vated to such a lofty position that it was con­ sidered sufficient for all spiritual matters. As a direct result, the B’ble's role was seriously questioned and God Himself was reduced to an abstract supreme being who governs the world in power, wisdom, and benevolence.

What then became of paramount importance was to lead a clean, respectable, and virtuous life which man was confident of attaining without the help of any savior.

Sound familiar? In many respects rational­ ism is present even today together with human­ ism, scholastisim, and all the other -isms that call attention to what man can accomplish and achieve. It is little wonder then that Oriental religions like Zen Buddhism, Yoga, and Trans­ cendental Meditation that stress man’s inner awareness and self-truth have become increasingly popular. As a certain Dr. Kees Bolle reported in 1973, "There is a lack of interest in traditional religious issues today. Many people want to have their inner experience, distinct from general social forms.”

A revealing poll of Protestant ministers a number of years ago is especially disturbing.

Although belief in God apparently has not decreased as such, the god of most of these ministers was not regarded as a personal god, but was described in vague terms like “the Force of Life, the Principle of Love, or the Ultimate Reality.”

Also disturbing is the viewpoint of a Colo­ rado Methodist, shared by many, who confi­ dently declared that what one believes about the Resurrection is of little consequence, but what is at the core of all things is love. This thought was shared by a number of ministers who described God as being the love we en­ counter when we turn to help others.

We might wonder what these ministers think the role of the Church ought to be.

Certaintly it must have little to do with the hereafter. Rather religion, they agreed, should take the direction of love, community, social action, a more inward personal experience of

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God, and a concern with new ways of worship, But above all, these ministers indicated that they should “search for a new theology of sex, a new ethic that will meet the needs of a rapidly changing secular society and at the same time be a true expression of the Christian faith.

In other words, they look for the Church to change because they think it has to Unfortunately, for these ministers the church is no better than some changing fashion style that has to keep up with the times The end result is that the church becomes as tickle and chaotic as the different people who make it up.

whole mad mess out of the door? The logical consequence then is that if the Bible falls, faith topples, too.

The -enlightened” critics, however, retort that some doubt is a good thing. I rather look it as a very dangerous thing, for playing wkh sp;rltuai doubt is like playing with a time bomb> the detonation of which means spiritual death. Two of my Missouri Synod relatives l d this game of “Doubt the Scriptures” £nd as a result> they have beCome agnostics,

The Wisconsin Synod has tried to stay away from this game. If you have any doubts Where then does the Bible fit in the mod­ about the uniformity of our beliefs, on a re' em church? What has become of its injunc­ ligious poll of a few years ago, when our own tions and its teachings? Despite the fact that pastors were asked such questions as “Is the the Bible in its various translations is still the Bible the inerrant Word of God? Were Adam bestseller, the Bible’s role has been questioned and Eve real human beings?” and “Is Christ with increasing frequency and intensity. Lib­ the only way to salvation?” 100% of them eral viewpoints that question Biblical truths answered “Yes.” Our critics would call them have infected almost every major church body. naive, uncompromising, narrow-minded, hope­ For these people faith evidently has to reflect lessly out of touch with modern wisdom. I call the doubts of modem man, the child of the it being faithful to the Lord.

Enlightenment, who needs to read his faith in In this anniversary season we need to take the light of human reason. Therefore, these so-called believing critics marvel at Christians a sobering review of our position. Lest we bewho believe in the inerrancy of Scripture. But come unjustly proud of this position, let the I am baffled at the fact that biblical critics can Missouri Synod’s strife remind us that there is pick and choose among the supernatural events no guarantee that our synod won’t eventually that are important for them, and I have to fall, too. If what we think becomes more imwonder at the logic of critics who can admit portant than what God says, if we elevate our the existence of God but can’t believe in his modern wisdom above God's wisdom, if we miracles, or that Jesus rose from the dead but become apathetic about what we believe, then can’t believe in a six-day creation. Such a our synod is in danger of toppling. But if we philosophy has a serious consequence as a Mis- continue to regard God's Word as God's souri Synod member pointed out, “The Luth- Word, then no matter what the world's preseran Church has always been based on the ent status, future graduates of Northwestern Bible. If you start questioning it, where do College will not have to wonder where they you stop? ... At what point do I throw the are spiritually headed.

INEVITABLE CRASH T^here was one thing the young pilot had always feared, crashing out there in that cold barren wilderness—alone. But he would never have admitted this to anyone. It would cost him his chance to be a bush pilot, and he could not bear that disgrace. Summoning his courage, he climbed into his Cessna 225 and fired the engine for takeoff.

Willy Traumer had always been somewhat self-conscious. When he was a boy, his mother had sheltered him and kept him home much of the time. Because he lived on an army base in Fairbanks, Alaska, there was no one of his own age to associate with. So he remained home, content with the little world that he knew.

Then in high school he got involved in sports

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rpm. Smoothly, he drew back on the steering mechanism. The plane responded eagerly and ascended heavenward.

and became more confident of himself. How' ever, that self-assurance did not pass the true test for manhood, enlistment. His father, a colonel in the army, could not believe that his son was not willing to serve his country. To h’m, that was an abomination, a dishonor to his family, which was long established in the military.

Willy breathed a sigh of relief and settled back comfortably in his seat. He examined the altimeter, whose dial now pointed at 6,000 feet. “Now all I have to do is hold her steady and watch the scenery,” he said aloud almost confidently. Peering out of his window, he shivered as he beheld the vast expanse of snow beneath.

A conflict between the two developed as a result. Willy was constantly at odds with his father; he could stand it no more. So he de­ cided to move to an apartment on the other side of town, away from the unbearable persecut'on. Job after job slipped through his hands as he searched for some way to prove that he was a man. Finally he located the right job, a bush pilot. Here was something that few could do. “It takes a man with bravery and courage to fly the northern Yukon,” he thought to himself.

For two and a half hours, he listened to the raspy drone of the engine. The constant noise had a hypnotic effect on the pilot and his mind wandered. He thought of home, and then of the warm Pacific islands. While he daydream' ed, he barely noticed that the soothing tone of the engine was fading, its rhythm becoming more abrupt and disturbed. By the time he finally realized that something was wrong, the machine was sputtering and choking badly.

It took long hours of study and a good deal of training behind the sitek of an airplane to become a bush pilot. Willy strove for the goal wholeheartedly, and eventually he became an assistant to an elderly pilot. This was much like an apprenticeship, where he learned a few tricks of the trade from the wise old aviator.

Many times they had crawled into the small amphibious plane, traversed the northern sector of Alaska and over into the Yukon. Many times he had taken the controls from the time they entered the aircraft until they returned home again. And every time they had landed safe in Fairbanks. But today it was not the same; today he was on his own. He had to make a solo flight to Port Brabant without the companionship and guidance of the old pilot.

Willy immediately sensed the heavy silence when the engine stopped. It had a sudden im­ pact on him, as if his heart had stopped. A cry of fear and emotion slipped from his mouth.

Panicking he fumbled with the starter switch, pressing it again and again without success.

The plane was losing altitude. There in front of him lurked that horrible white monster, its jaws ready to crush its prey. “Oh, my God,” he muttered softly. The plane spiraled downward, Its master was no longer in control. His mind was insane with terror. He could feel those icy fingers dragging him down. All was a blur before him, and then the inevitable roar as the plane smashed into the ground.

He received clearance from the tower, pull­ ed into position and waited soberly. A battle raged in his mind as he tried desperately to conquer his fear, and even more, his anxiety of being alone. He could feel the effect through­ out his body, like a seething ocean wave clos­ ing over the top of him for the last time.

“N16453, you’re blocking the runway. Please proceed to takeoff,” crackled a voice over the radio. Startled, Willy realized there was no stopping now. “Get with it!” he ordered him­ self inwardly. “Prove that you can do it alone!”

Pilot Willy Traumer awoke suddenly in his living room chair. In the background he heard the weatherman’s report, “Sunshine and warm out today, high in the low seventies.”

Once more he inspected all the instruments, noting carefully that his fuel gauge was work­ ing. Deftly, he adjusted the variable-pitched prop, pulled down the trim tab, and eased the throttle upward until the tachometer read 2400

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Commencement Oration in the Field of Humanities:

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s the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod celebrates its 125th anniversary, our prayers of thanks ascend to God for His grace — grace in the founding and preser­ vation of our synod. But, we also remember the Lutheran Reformation in our anniversary prayers, for during the sixteenth century the pure ray of the Gospel, the scriptural truth our synod still confesses, emerged from the darkness of human tradition. God controlled the Reformation from its inception, just as He determines today its present fruits. Philip Melanchthon, although overshadowed by Luther's prominence, was an important instrument in God's purpose for the Reformation. History grants Melanchthon a position of special significance for the profound influence he exerted on the development of education and intellectual life during the struggle of the Reformation.

As an instructor Melanchthon displayed an ap­ pealing personal touch. He strove to add in­ terest to his lectures by citing anecdotes, and short stories. For his students he harbored a kind of fatherly love. He himself once ex­ pressed, “I can assure you that I have a pa­ ternal affection for all my students and am deeply concerned about everything that affects their welfare." Thus coupling personality with the high quality of his teaching, Melanchthon accomplished with his students as much in the various courses he taught as other instructors did in only one.

Even the organization of Wittenberg's university felt the guidance of Melanchthon’s ex­ perienced hand. In 1533 he produced the statutes for re-organizing the theological faculty. These statutes also reoriented the curriculum to a scriptural-exegetical emphasis instead of its former scholastic-philosophical thrust.

Melanchthon furthermore defined each profes­ sor’s responsibilities to help establish a balance between the humanities and theology. Melanchthon's exertions bore wide-spread success, and by the middle of the sixteenth century Wittenberg was Germany’s most popular uni­ versity.

From his youth Melanchthon displayed an innate aptitude for learning. At the tender age of fourteen he earned a baccalaureate, and when fifteen he passed with distinction the examination for a master’s degree. He was, however, denied the actual title of master until his seventeenth year because of his youth.

Erasmus of Rotterdam, the most revered scholar of that day, predicted that Melanchthon would surpass all the other learned men of the world, Erasmus himself included. So Melanchthon was already an accomplished scholar when, at the age of twenty-one, he joined the faculty of the University of Wittenberg.

By 1527 the great task of establishing reHgious order in Saxony confronted the reforrners. The Elector John of Saxony appointed a committee of visitation to examine his domain, After reviewing the deplorable state to which religious life had descended, John requested Melanchthon to draft what he entitled the Instruction of the Visitors to the Pastors. The second half of this work pertained to educa­ tion, and through it Melanchthon formulated a general school plan for all of Germany. He explicitly , defined a teacher’s responsibility, Pr0Per educational procedure, and even an outline or the school days activities. He furthermore suggested the formation of three basic student groups, depending on ability, progress and age. This plan was used and copied throughout Germany; its influence penetrated almost every territory. Records show that fifty-

Melanchthon’s talent immediately found expression in the textbooks he wrote. He sup­ plied students with texts in grammar, rhetoric, logic, physics, and ethics. His Latin grammar, which appeared in about fifty editions, remained the standard grammar in Saxony’s schools until the beginning of the eighteenth century, The Greek grammar he published also proved useful for one hundred years.

At the university he lectured on Hebrew, Latin, Greek, rhetoric, philosophy, and physics,

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six cities asked his directions for founding their schools, and the training Melanchthon propos­ ed in his plan prevailed not only in Germany, but also in England and later, America. For his remarkable endeavors the German people honored Melanchthon with the title Praeceptor (Teacher) of Germany.

Throughout his lifetime Melanchthon held to the certainty that learning is the gateway to Scripture. His devotion to the rudiments of the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew languages, and the clear grammar texts he furnished—these efforts stemmed from his firm belief in langu­ age study as the key to Christianity’s sacred writings. In his inaugural address to the Uni­ versity of Wittenberg’s faculty he emphasized, “If we put our minds to the sources, we will begin to understand Christ rightly. Then His commandments will become understandable, and we will have tasted from the blessed nectar of sacred wisdom.”

Melanchthon, however, didn't propose a subjugation of all other study in favor of the

languages. Rather, he expressed, “Without an understanding of languages one cannot read the Old and New Testaments; and to under­ stand languages one needs all sorts of related knowledge in history, geography, chronology, and other liberal arts.”

Melanchthon devoted his achievements in the area of learning to the belief that education is the key to Scripture. With the same confi­ dence Northwestern has nourished our educa­ tion. In fact, every one of Northwestern’s graduating classes has received the same train­ ing that Melanchthon fostered. Northwestern’s curriculum includes a study of the ancient languages in which Scripture was penned.

Students also explore the realm of secular knowledge, for without an understanding of literature, history, music, and the sciences, education’s key isn’t completely forged. We graduating seniors have spent four years in acquiring skills in both languages and other areas of study. May God grant that each of us puts to effective use the diverse knowledge that we have gained in our college years.

How many promising men fail to succeed be­ cause of a rigorous work load? In any other college a student gears his program to suit his speed. Here at NWC that option exisits on a limited basis. If a student shows just cause for lengthening his stay at NWC by a year or longer, the faculty admissions board will rec­ ommend a special arrangement for this student.

Still there is good reason to discourage prolongment of the college interim. Consider the cost to the Synod for each student per year and be mindful of the increasing plea for ministers of the Lord’s Word. A responsible student shouldn’t wish to burden the Synod with added cost and deprive people of a pastor for a few more years. But others argue that a slower, more thorough education makes a bet­ ter pastor. But compare times when work piles up and forces the burning of the midnight oil in the ministry. If someone can’t handle a scheduled daily curriculum, how can he handle unscheduled events during a busy week when in the ministry? Professor Eickmann argues

The last days of school hurriedly pass by without students molding next year’s class schedule. Thoughts of summer vacation and jobs at home preoccupy everyone. But think about next year's curriculum. Better yet, think about the entire program that NWC offers.

How often can one decide what class he wishes to take and when he wishes to take it? Why can’t NWC students elect courses as other uni­ versities allow? The answer lies with the size of NWC and its purpose as a college.

This school functions as a preparatory school for the Senminary at Mequon. What the Seminary needs is men with a good history and English background and an ability to work with Greek and Hebrew. Sometimes obtaining the ability to work with Greek and Hebrew via the Latin and German stepping stones strains the academic capabilties of students.

Wouldn’t it make sense to allow the students plan their schedules according to their own pace based on the first crucial year of studies?

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with a quote by C. Northcote Parkinson author of Parkinson's Law, “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”

Chances are that the average student will apply the same amount of time preparing for two classes as he would spend in preparing for four classes. A longer term of preparation doesn’t necessarily polish a perfect education. The present curriculum, whether for a regular four-year student or a special student, gradu­ ates men for the Seminary in the quickest, most economical, and fully educated way pos­ sible.

Because of NWC's small size the schedule accommodates the largest number of students possible, making free class election unfeasible.

Like any college, the system of learning consists of prerequisites which must be taken in se­ quential order to fulfill credits for a degree.

But at NWC the schedule must be juggled to fit all of the classes in the seven periods per day, five days a week. A professor on the NWC faculty doesn't teach one class three times daily; rather he teaches three classes once a day. For the convenience of the student the schedule difficulties of electing which class at what time are ironed out by the faculty. After the requirements are jockeyed into position, one can elect into the few electives available.

However, on can't look at these electives as pieces of a major or minor degree requirement as at larger universities. The plan of education here places emphasis on a uniform preparation for the Seminary and not on the refinement of a student's individual skill. Lack of man power in the faculty and a necessity for uniformity subject each student to preplaned courses with limited electives.

After considering the modest faculty and the directive of training, the present system of establishing curriculum proves most feasible.

Unbearable as the work loads may seen at times, the curriculum achieves the goals Sem­ inary demands. At least someone else designs the schedule here while friends at other col­ leges frantically search for the correct class openings. If no unsurmountable scheduling conflict baffles the mind, feel free to chart summer life at home.

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Arr i DAVits Tt has become customary for the incoming ■^■editor of the Blac\ and Red to make some­ thing of a policy statement in the first issue of each volume. Although this has on occasion degenerated into a folksy introduction of the new staff, I will follow suit. What follows is something of a policy statement, included for the sake of tradition, which I learned not to tamper with, about my second week at NWC. It’s not that I wish to slight the new staff.

After all, every Christian martyr deserves a modicum of recognition. Our meed of glory is on the back cover of this issue, which I beg all staff members to view as a place of importance similar to that of the last word in any German sentence. Note, too, where we are listed in the beginning.

In setting policy it seems advisable to con­ sider the problems and shortcomings of the B fe? R in the past. In October of 1971 Editor R. E. Werner relayed a criticism of the B fe? R which called it “quite evidently a faculty organ reflecting a 19th century outlook.” This criticism is still being made today by some students, perhaps with some justice. In point of fact, we do have a reviewer, President Toppe, who does censure some articles.

The problem arises in regard to editorial policy. Will the staff be allowed to make critical statements regarding our school, church, or synod policy? Many imagine the answer is no, and therefore don't write. Consequently, in at least a de facto sense, current student editorializing becomes a dead letter in certain areas very closely connected with student life, Although :I have received no formal censor­ ship policy statement, my experience has been that President Toppe’s concern has been to maintain the high literary standard and char­ acter of the B & R. Inasmuch as good critical comment in the above areas is possible without compromise of our literary standard and character, editorial policy in this volume of the B & R will be to publish such current material as far as it conforms to our standard and character. My personal concern is that those students who feel inclined to share their views

with their fellow students, not hesitate to use the B 6? R. The above could easily take a negative slant. However, I wish to emphasize the ncutral quality of “critical.” I encourage those submitting material to see and praise the good, also, As the purpose of the B R has always been to provide literary material both in orig­ inal works and in reviews, I encourage the student body to uphold this tradition. I had intended to request that such materials be current (either out in the real world or as we have access to them here on campus). However, I noticed in a recent issue of Bunte something on the film “Der Vogelman von Alcatraz,” and if Bunte can dig that far back, the B fe? R can too. (It's really not presumptu­ ous to compare the B & R and Bunte. Bunte has foreign correspondents, color photos, and more pages, but the B £? R is in English, so I figure we’re even.)

In the area of sports there are two needs.

The first is that the material be interesting; the second, that a record of games, scores, and general success be made for future reference.

To secure the first, sports articles will be primarily editorial. This is necessary because the B & R comes out on a monthly basis, usually long after individual scores have become gen12

eral knowledge. In the interest of future refcrence, score listings will be published at the end of each sport’s season.

One or two subscribers in the past year again found the B & R staffs business practices questionable. Hopefully the last errors have been worked out of our bookkeeping system, which has been in revision for the past two years. To those inconvenienced in the past, I offer an apology on behalf of the B fc? R staff.

A short note concerning the financial position of the B & R is in order. Once again this past year our books wore a deep blush.

The B 6? R seems destined to go the way of Life, if cancelled ads and dropping circulation arc any indication. Like any editor in such a position, I hope this trend can be reversed.

Perhaps some of the friends of the B & R who have businesses arc depriving themselves of the fine feelings ad-patronage can bring. It has also been called to my attention that gift sub­ scriptions to the B & R make great birthday gifts.

Even though our financial position is pre­ carious, I’d much prefer contributions from the student body in written materials. A pre­ vious B & R editor once wrote that the goal of the B & R was to serve the student body by printing materials submitted by the student body. That is still its goal.

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Perhaps the most taxing B & R tradition I've been faced with is that of reflecting my own name in the title of my column. That Bob Meiselwitz solved the problem well for himself with his “SurMEISing,” only compounds my problem.

It’s not that I haven’t had ideas. In fact, it was Bob who gave me my first one. In his last days as editor, he (or his apparition) was seen walking about, saying, “Who would FARdels bear, to grunt and sweat under a weary life?”

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ALUMNI Rev. Theodore Kuske (’61), who served at St. Paul’s, Wonewoc, Wis., accepted a call to St. Peter’s, Goodhue, and St. John’s, Minnesota Township, Minn., and was installed April 27, 1975.

L1 or many generations now there has come a time every spring when the Alumni column is passed on to the new, unsuspecting editor, with yet another class soon to be passing into the files along with this institution's 1979 other alumni.

My predecessor, Jim Behringer, has served as your Alumni Editor this past year. Although until recently I didn’t know him personally, one could readily see from his column that he was a hardworking and conscientious Alumni editor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his faithful work in writ’ng this column and wish him God's blessing in his future work. I would also like to thank him for his understanding and cooperation in help' ing me take over this column.

Owing to the short notice upon which the Alumni News gathered, the news from the districts is not entirely complete. Furthermore, if you have any news about your ministry or personal life that you’d like to see in this column, address your news to: David Carlov' sky, Alumni Editor, Northwestern College, Watertown, Wis. 53094.

ANNIVERSARIES St. Peter’s, Fond du Lac, Wis., observed the 50th anniversary of the cornerstone-laying of their school and the 112th anniversary of parochial education on April 26-27, 1975. Rev. Karl Gurgel (’37) is their pastor.

Pres. Oscar J. Naumann (’31) observed his 40th year in the ministry on April 27, 1975.

DEDICATIONS St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Appleton, Wis., served by Rev. Ronald Ash (’68) dedicated a new parsonage on April 20, 1975.

Bethlehem, Champaign-Urbana, 111., served by Rev. Richard Raabe (’69), dedicated a new church to God’s service on April 13, 1975.

St. John’s, Baraboo, Wis., dedicated their new church to the work of the Lord on April 27, 1975. The congregation is served by Rev. Emil Toepel (’39).

CALLS Rev. James Westendorf (’63), formerly the pas­ tor of Hope, St. Charles, Mich., accented a call to serve at Christ the Lord, Brookfield, Wis., and will be installed on May 25, 1975.

Rev. Harold Sturm (’63), who served Jehovah, Altura, Minn., was installed April 20, 1975, at Zion, Arlington, Wis. Rev. Kurtis Mau (’67), Graceville, Minn., has ac­ cepted a call to Jehovah, Altura, Minn, and will be installed on June 8, 1975.

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A new church was dedicated in Largo, Maryland, where the Rev. John Mittlestaedt (’66) is pres­ ently serving.

St. Luke’s, Jackson, Mich., dedicated a new church to the Lord on March 7, 1975. The con­ gregation is served by Rev. Paul Seiltz (’62).

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MARRIAGE Rev. David Scherbarth (’70) was married in Jan­ uary of 1975. He is currently serving Good Shepherd, Rumford, R. I.

ENGAGEMENT Chris Sulzle (’72), vicar of St. Paul’s Tacoma, Wash., will be married to Debbie Borchardt, in Jefferson, Wis., August 30, 1975.

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BIRTH Pastor and Mrs. Fred Toppe (’67) were blessed with a son on Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975.

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OTHER NEWS Christ Ev. Lutheran Church of Beatrice, Nebras­ ka, will open their Christian Day School this coming fall. Pastor Verdell Tassler (’64) serves the congregaiton.

Zion Ev, Lutheran Church of Valentine, Nebras­ ka, broke ground for a new church on Sunday, March 16, 1975. Pastor Richard Kugler (’68) serves as their pastor.

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Charlie Papenfuss, believe it or not, has got the measles.

Wayne Hilgendorf had another good pre-season training and hopes to have another summer of hitting homers every time at bat.

Question: Does the fact that women desire to be our equals make them chauvinist pigs too?

Pity the poor people at the end of the run!

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James Becher (Piglet) would like to know about the climate in Mobridge, S. D. The Thee Musketeers have been forced to rise again in defense of their young cohort, D’Artagnon Degner. One for all and every man for himself!

Mark Braun has decided to straighten himself out in a rather Stern fashion!

Parnelli Schmeling rides again.

Every day is Fry-Day with Bitter.

Charlie Degner is outstanding in his field! (Ed. note: Charlie is a farmer.)

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Middlers: looking ahead.

Gordy Peters may be taking an interest in at­ tracting the opposite sex—he has sprouted a moustache.

Richard T. Zahn no longer can go to “Speedy Chicken” to see Debbie, so he has filled his spare time establishing his partnership in a Miller beer distributorship.

James Oldfield as of late has had irresistable urges to make return trips to his hometown.

Possible case of buffalo fever.

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Former alumni editor James Rathe is doing his part to improve pastor-teacher relationship by taking on a special project on the near south side of Milwaukee.

The days of Jeff Suhr’s carefree existence are strictly numbered—June 14.

An authoritative source has given a fool-proof way to distinguish between Ron Szep and Jim Ziesemer when they are seen together. Ron is the chubby, clean-shaven one.

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Above slanderous statement concerning Gordy Peters has yet to be proved.

Quote by Barnie Lehmann: “Authough I have swollen cheeks, I have no horns!”

Ed Schuppe is considering joining fellowship with another Lutheran body.

Ken Kolberg sold his bike and bought a ------- !

Rich de Ruiter, that sandstone among the rocks, is almost completely eroded—as of June 13 he will be no more!

Don Thompson is earnestly taking up lessons on how not to laugh inside out before he becomes a vicar.

Seniors: here today, gone tomorrow.

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Huska has gone banannas! He has flipped out.

Meister has found himself a “Mrs.” One more bites the dust!

Tom Trapp has been making more frequent trips to the Mankato-New Ulm area. He says it is to see his parents!

Birth: The Mark Falck’s were blessed with their first child, a son, Jeremiah Mark, on April 18, 1975.

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AFTERNOONS IN A CONSERVATORY T had never seen so many newspapers before, '*■ The front porch was stacked with pyramids of them precariously balanced against the walls and so close to toppling that I could not help considering their future apprehensively. The threshhold was unusually high, I remember, and I had to extricate a chair from under a burden of yellowed papers to reach the door­ bell. To make matters worse, upon ringing, the door opened with such alarming alarcity that before I could descend, I found a feather duster waving threateningly in my face; some­ where beneath a tousled wig and a multitude of aprons an imperative voice commanded me to enter.

learned during that first session. Breaking off abruptly, Sister Angela turned around, and I could see that her warm blue eyes had turned a steely gray. I expected an outburst, but she began quietly telling me of the v:obn and its history from Egyptian lyre to the Stradivarius.

“Only the sensitive heart can appreciate and love a musical instrument, much less the violin.” She looked at me earnestly, “Do you think you have it in you?” I could only nod dumbly.

she took my violin in her hands, and for the first time I noticed the transparency of her skin and the thin blue vein of old age. She The only reason she looked so frightful, carefully pointed out the scroll, the bridge, the the voice explained after we had been intro­ neck and fingerboard. As she fondled the duced, was that it was her week to clean. Her weed and touched the strings lightly, she told name was Sister Angela; she was the senior me of her early career as a concert artist. Not nun of the conservatory and the string instruc- boasting, nor modest, she assessed . her endeavtor. She wore a pair of steel-rimmed glasses ours in superlative terms and pointed to the that she perched in her silver hair, and her picture framed above the piano. There she sat, high-topped black shoes were shined within an she told me, the third chair violinist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. inch of their lives.

She led me into her room and handed me a Life magazine. I shall never forget the smell of that room, a pleasing combination of resin and damp carpets and violin glue. What little light there was penetrated with some difficulty a high stained-glass window. A few rank house plants stood by a bookcase adorned with plas­ ter busts of famous musicians, and some cello cases were stacked aga-'nst the piano. Her vio­ lin case lay open on a little table. I approach­ ed it cautiously and reached out to touch its shining surface, when I heard the doorknob clack. Hastily I retrieved my magazine and resumed my previous position.

“The only rival for my dedication to the violin, ’ she paused, “was my dedication to this.” She pointed to her habit, and her eyes transfixed me for a long moment. She lowered them at last and sighed,

With a cheery Let s go, she sat down at the p-ano and began rattling off major and mmor scales at a funous clip. I picked up my violin and looked helplessly at her bobbing head. Come in whenever you can, she sang out gaily. My plams began to sweat and I rubbed them against my pant legs. “Sister Angela is getting impatient,” she shouted above the music, so with a gesture of reckless aban­ don, I plunged in.

Her wor(js haunted me; her image struck a healthy terror into my young heart. I practiced with an enthusiasm I never imagined I possessed. My parents marveled at the change, but not Sister Angela,

“Play something,” she commanded. I would rather have questioned God, so I played some ridiculous little ditty, and when I finished and turned to her, she was applauding softly.

“You must fall in love with the violin. To you it will sing the most beautiful songs,' if to no one else.” She assigned a few elementary exercises and dismissed me.

“I demand great things” she told me at my next lesson, “and I always receive greater.”

I played with all the ardor I could muster, but there was to be no more applause. Again and again she would jump up from the piano, her voice strained with agitation. “You have

I had taken lessons when much younger, but I must have forgotten all that I ever

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Like a struggling athlete, I would make a last attempt, and we would continue until we were both exhausted. Her method of instruction was physical; she asked for no quarter and gave none. Shouting, almost weeping, she slap-* ped my wrists or grabbed my fingers to place them right.

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It was early summer and still too cool for shirt-sleeves in the mornings. I walked a few blocks from my home to the conservatory be­ side a quiet park bordered with wild flowers.

Sister Angela told me once as we walked past, “I wish my house plants would take a lesson or two from those wild flowers,” and remem­ bering her words, I would bring her an illegal bouquet now and then.

She never greeted me at the door again, so I let myself in. The newspapers still were standing there, as dangerous-looking as ever.

I would wait outside her room, paging through an old Rational Georgraphic whose contents I could recite by heart, until it was time. At first I entered with trepidation, cautiously placing my case on the floor, and unlatching it with my back to her. I rcsined my bow for an eternity, and finally when there was no other reason not to, turned around and faced her. But her “Good-morning” was cheerful, her eyes sparkled, and as the weeks passed, I became more confident of my violin and my­ self.

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“Don’t ever grow old,” she would tell me, “it's too humiliating.”

She cared little for others' opinions of her­ self or her teaching methods. Nor was she ashamed to admit that I was her favorite student; she told me so, often, and would laugh delightedly when I blushed. My lessons were extended to an hour because no matter how pressed for time, she insisted on per­ fection.

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In exasperation she would order me to repeat a passage until my arm grew weary.

When I played apathetically, she goaded me or expressed a sarcastic concern for my physical condition. When I played eagerly, she did not tire of pointing out countless offenses against proper violin technique and common' sense.

“Heaven knows, boy," she blurted out once, “how you expect to hold six beats on an inch of bow."

After a few months she introduced me to the ensemble of older string players.

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“We meet every Saturday morning at 11:00 sharp. There are no excuses. Do you understand?" I think I mentioned cases of ex' treme illness protestingly, but she turned on me furiously and repeated emphatically.

“There are no excuses; absence will result in expulsion."

She announced to the group that I would be playing first violin. There was a general gasp among those who felt that their seniority had been affronted, but Sister Angela quieted them with an impatient shake of her head. By the time of our first concert she had united the resentful ones under her demanding baton.

At our first performance she seemed more excited than I, even though my legs shook un­ controllably and my bow even more. We play­ ed in a cavernous region of the conservatory, into which I had never ventured before. A long lightless corridor led to an illuminated stage half-veiled by a green velvet curtain, frayed at the edges and torn in one corner.

Great golden bulbs hung from the ceiling and cast an unearthly glow upon the stage floor.

She complimented me later in the only way she could, silence.

That summer passed and a winter. We exchanged gifts at Christmas. Hers never var­ ied from student to student, a pen and pencil set with engraved lettering.

“And that's all a boy should want for Christmas, isn’t it?" she would query jokingly, and how could I deny it?

My gift was a Kresge's handkerchief, that, in addition to being tucked into a none too clean coat pocket upon its purchase, had fallen into a grimy snowbank and although eventual' ly retrieved, was much the worse for its ad­ ventures. She was delighted with it anyway 20

and placed it in a special drawer in her book' case, “just to look at.”

My father's job called us from the city later that year, and I parted reluctantly from the familiar red-tiled roof of the conservatory.

Whenever we returned, I would stop before Sister Angela’s window and watch some poor child undergo the same treatment I had once received with some satisfaction and not a little envy. We would sit on the porch sometimes among the newspapers watching the people walking by and reminiscing of days that seem' ed long past.

Some years passed before I happened to come to the city again, and I felt a sudden urge to visit the conservatory. I parked outside the old building and gazed at the bricks with the devotion of an incurable nostalgic. I mount' ed the porchstairs, rang the bell and glanced about me. The porch had been cleaned; the newspapers were gone. Somehow I knew that Sister Angela was gone, too. I looked up in dismay at a corpulent nun who had answered the door and was asking impatiently what I wanted. Mumbling something about a wrong address, I walked back to the car and stared for a moment at the shade-drawn windows.

SPCETS A Legend in His Own Time Aaron is back and all Milwaukee is happy. In fact, all baseball should be happy. Why? Because Henry Aaron is a legend in his own time. The man to whom countless awards have been presented, and about whom innumerable columns and articles have been written, has returned to his starting point. He has once again assumed his familiar batting stance at County Stadium.

His charisma and reputation draw crowds whether he plays in New York or Midland, Texas. Evidence of this could be found at this year’s Brewers' spring training camp. Fans turned out like never before to see Aaron.

New and abundant optimism flowed throughout the Brewers’ team. With Aaron came a tradition and an opportunity to perform side by side with a legend. The younger players especially epitomise the excitement and thrill of working with Aaron. One could also see this in the veteran players. Everyone reacted the same, fans and players alike.

It is obvious that Aaron's bat is not going to be the only thing that will give new life to the Brewers, but his tradition and reputa­ tion for greatness are what draw even more respect. In a Brewers' uniform Aaron will not only aid them, but he will give all of the American League and baseball itself a shot in the arm. People react to a success story and Aaron’s career has centainly been one. The Brewers are more hopeful than ever for this year’s campaign, and why shouldn’t they be?

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Just as the Brewers are excited and hopeful for this coming season, so are all the spring athletes here at NWC. They’re hoping that this spring season will bring success and cham­ pionships for each of their sports.

Baseball One could call this year's Trojan baseball team a question mark. A lot of important seniors were lost, leaving a rather young team.

The proven big hitters are gone, and the pitch­ ing staff is questionable. The only real experi­ enced and sure pitcher going into the season is Roger Neumann. For the long ball, the Trojans are looking to fall back on Bill Heiges, Tim Kujath, and Rob Siirila. Many promising freshmen have turned out, among them Dave Voss and Mike Henke. Tutor Dennis Smith has taken over the club for this season, due to Coach Pieper’s illness. Coach Smith doesn’t know what’s going to come but nevertheless is confident that this team can come through with good ball and enjoy a good season. Among the returning lettermen are the following: seniors—Tim Kujath and Bob Siirila; juniors— Bill Heiges and Dan Gawrisch; sophomores— Doug Lange, Ross Ulrich, Roger Neumann, and Ron Dunn. Instead of any group in actual conference play this year, NWC is pointing toward a round robin tournament at the end of the year. Included in this tourney are Lakeland, Milton, and St. Norbert.

men on the team are Greg Gibbons, Tom Behnke, Mark Wagner, Mark Schultz, Bill Petri, Mark Smith, Mark Schroeder, and Dale Hella —a lot of good golfers who should turn in a lot of good rounds.

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This year's tennis team is under the control of Martin Moldcnhauer. He informs us that this year's team is young but with good ex­ perience and good depth. Most of the team is made up of freshmen and sophomores. Num- Track ber one player on the team is Dave Kaiser, from Minnesota where he had been state The Trojan track team will be going for a doubles champ for independent schools at Mar- fourth straight conference track title this year, tin Luther Academy. Mike Spaude and Jim The team seems even stronger than last year’s, Mattek are two other players on whom Coach The team is led by senior Jay Gottschalk, who Moldenhauer will be relying more heavily this year broke the school record in the 880 throughout the year. Jim Proeber, another re- and the mile run. One of NWC’s best runturning letterman and Tom Nass, a transfer ners, jay js 0ff to a great start this year. The from Bethany, will also help out. There was distance running is very strong with Gotta big turnout for tennis this year, and it took Schalk and Tom Kneser. Kneser also is a record a while to select the squad of eight. Matches holder in the 3 mile run. Coach Glen Thompthroughout the season include Waukesha Tech, son says the hurdles are in good hands with Milton, Lakeland, which is a tune up for the Brownie Schmitzer and Jim Krause. The 440 Lawrence Invitational. The team is looking to is led by Phil Birner, and adding extra strength come home with a few trophies this season, to the distance relays are Mark Gieschen, Gary and it has the talent to do it.

Kraklow, Steve Wright, and Phil Heyer. The field events are all held by freshmen. Among them are Jim Nelson in dashes and long jump, Golf Rich Krause with the shot put, John SprengThe golf team will be out on the links ler in the high jump, and Nate Radtkc in the depth, and young aga;n this spring and participating in seven pole vault. Good experience, . matches. This is inclusive of the conference promising performers make the outlook a meet and the Lakeland Invitational. The bright one for the Trojan track team this year. team appears to be an experienced one with On the whole, one would have to say that six returning veterans who have played for the outlook for spring sports here at NWC is Coach Don Sellnow before. They are Pete pretty promising and should produce some Schumacher, Mark Dornfeld, Paul Press, Tom championships. Good luck to all the teams and Lindloff, Greg Zell, and Ken Steih. Coach coaches!

Sellnow also has a crew of very promising freshmen, headed by Don Scheuerlein. Other Chuck Potosnyak '76

The Only Prerequisite "Would You like to be a missionary?” * * “I would, but I'll never master a foreign language. I struggled through German, mistranslated everything from Horace to Ho­ mer to Hebrew, and still slaughter English. If I had to learn a modern language now, I think my brain would short circuit.”

“Yes, but would you like to be a mission­ ary?” The old pastor smiled. He could see that I was puzzled. “As a minister you won’t have to travel to Japan, Africa, or South America

to tell people who haven't heard of your Savior s love.”

“Well, I realize that mission work begins at home, but that isn’t as exciting as . . .”

“If it’s excitement you want, I’ll tell you of a mission field in which nearly every pastor can and should labor. The prisons.”

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son I figured the average prisoner was too far gone for help. I hadn't concealed my ignorant thoughts too well.

The pastor quickly rebuked me, “Don’t doubt the power of God's Word, young man.

You know the Bible passage as well as I. God’s Word will not return to Him without results.

Do you know Dr. Duemling? No, I suppose not. He died before you were born. Dr. Duemling did prison work in the Milwaukee House of Correction since 1902, I believe, and at Waupun since 1909. I worked with him for a long time, and will never forget his words to me." The pastor closed his eyes and recited emotionally: Don't shrink from those who are the dirties, bodily and morally, crushed under the bur' den of guilt and sin. Though the life be ever so worthless a one, ever so lost and ill spent a one, it was worth enough that Christ Jesus shed His blood on Golgotha to redeem it.

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I admired the old pastor's memory. “Boy, if only I can remember that well when I become old!" I though to myself.

“Here, I'll write the quote down for you.

Someday I’m sure you'll find it as valuable as I do.”

As he scribbled the words on a page of lined paper, I tried to phrase an intelligent sounding question. “Does the State allow our pastors easy access to prisoners?" I was pleased with the question and settled back in my chair.

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“Oh, the State is always ready to accept help with the difficult task of rehabilitation.

Yes, the job is difficult, and the State can’t figure out why its programs, psychiatrists, and chaplains don’t change a greater number of inmates. The recidivism rate, that’s the percentage of prisoners who return to prison, is about sixty percent. A rather grim statistic, isn’t it?"

I nodded. “Not for us, however. If the pris­ on officials were able to succeed in making the inmate acceptable to society, they wouldn’t give us a chance. But they'll never be content with the job their prisons do."

“Why is that?"

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“Some are; but many aren't beyond hope.

The problem is that the prison staff treats the inmate like a sick man. Even the chaplains do this. They try to cure their patients psycho­ logically. When they do use the Bible, they tell stories of such grievous sinners as Adam and Eve, Cain, David, and Judas to show the prisoners that what they have done wasn't so bad; others, even God's people, have done some nasty deeds. Years ago, while I was still in school, I read a prisoner’s plea, 'Nothing in the universe is more needed than the real Gospel.’

To me it was like Paul’s vision of the Mace­ donian man crying 'Come over here!’ ” “But how do you bring the Gospel to the prisoners? Do you conduct services? How do you contact the prisoner?”

“On the forms that the inmates fill out, they indicate their religion. Some put down 'Lutheran' although they probably haven't at­ tended church for years. These men we visit, admonish, and offer spiritual guidance. We

invite them to our regular worship services within the prison compound. The attendance, by the way, is pretty good. At Waupun I had fifty men who came regularly to my services.

That's a better percentage than in the world at large.”

“Speaking of the world, you said that every pastor should do prison mission work, right?

But there are only so many prisons!”

“Don't forget about the numerous reformatories, prison farms, and local jails. To any inmate, whether he’s in the penitentiary or the county jail, nothing may be more comforting than your simple English words — 'Be of good cheer; they sins are forgiven thee.' ” “But doesn’t this pastor need any special training? It sounds like a very demanding job.”

“No, only God's grace and love.”

“Only God's grace and love?”

POtTcy Daywillelm Seized by the unseen and led to the unknown, the thrill of life has all become a frenzied play— desirious of relaxation, I’m tossed about uncared for by all who are about me: as the star leaping from its designated path, I fall to the black and dismal depths of total iliogic with those who say they are my friends— yet stab me from behind . . .

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T N case you don't know it yet, you arc now ■^delightfully tripping through the first issue of Volume 79. J. H. has officially completed his duties as C 6? C writer. (A brief moment of jubilation may be in order for Jim, avid BJac\ 6s? Red fans.)

For as long as anyone can remember, in' eluding Wichmann and Zander, the first thing a student does when he gets his B 6? R is turn to Campus 6s? Classroom. (I’m leaving out not' able exceptions such as Tony Schultz, who, turning immediately to the Alumni page, sits and stares for hours muttering, “I’ll get out of here someday. ) I’ve got a feeling I’m going to change this pattern. After I get done with Campus 6s? Classroom, B 6s? R readers are going to be longing for the days when Lee Punke and Roy Hefti were in their prime. I’m going to do to C 6s? C what Paul Wendland did to the B 6s? R News column. (Note its absence.)

C 6s? C might just go the way of all flesh and Doctor Lehmanns hair. But with a little luck,

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C 6s? C might just survive Volume 79 and once again attain the insufficient heights of its for' mer fortuitousness, When I was told that I volunteered to write this column, I immediately went to work.

I took cram courses in the art of shoveling from Dave Carlovsky, would'be Advanced Comp graduate. Dave taught me that a good writer usually writes about something. Having taken Logic, Dave’s statement made sense to me.

In my search for material to write on, I turned first to old B 6s? R’s. Consulting the work of former students has become instinctive with many other students who have a strong classical language background. While doing

extensive textual research, I came across certain stock phrases which are very useful for a C6?C writer. I’ve listed a few here: “By the time you read this . . .

“The deadline came up fast this month, so . .

“If you don’t like it, you can “HELLLLLLPPP!!!!!!!

I've also talked to a few former C C Zeros sink into nothingness! The Big, Black, writers. They all agree that the first article is Shiny #1 is just about to unplug the Green the easiest to write because your head is just Zero when a piece of the #1 breaks off. The spinning with original, funny ideas. I'm in falling piece hits the outlet, and as it does there trouble. I've got about as many good ideas as is a bright flash and the curtain drops suddenly. my chest has hairs. I'm desperate. I even ACT III thought of breaking into the dining hall and stealing all the good humor sticks; but, much As the curtain rises, the four various col­ to my dismay, I discovered that Prof. Scharf had already taken them for future use in his ored Zeros are once again plugged in, but this history classes. I guess I’ll just have to get my time, to an outlet on the left of the stage. stuff together and draw on the wealth of in­ The outlet on the right has disappeared. The formation I have acquired during my stay here Big, Black Shiny #1 is standing over the spot where the old outlet was. It is unplugged once at Northwestern. again. The four Zeros ignore it.

AH! HA! My liberal arts training comes through once again. I audited Prof. Quam’s FINE World Drama class last semester, and if there's I’m sure most who are acquainted with one thing I learned (contrary-to-fact protasis) it's this—if you don’t know how to write any­ Experimental Drama caught on to my intricate thing else, you can always come up with an use of symbolism right away. However, lest any of you less fortunate people be left in the experimental play. It's worth a try anyway. lurch as to the meaning of this play, I will KSIR now briefly summarise the story hidden be­ hind the symbols.

CHARACTERS: A Little Red Zero.

The action takes place at NWC. Absence A Little Green Zero. of all scenery on stage gives one the impression A Little Yellow Zero.

A Little Blue Zero.

A Big, Black Shiny #1.

, ACT I The four various colored Zeroes and the Big, Black, Shiny #1 are all present on the stage. The four Zeroes are all plugged into an electrical outlet on the right side of the stage.

The Big, Black, Shiny #1 also has an electrical cord attached to it, but it is not plugged in.

The four Zeroes hop and twirl around the stage. The Big, Black, Shiny #1 remains motionless. The four Zeroes notice that the Big, Black, Shiny #1 is not plugged in. The four Zeros move together and form a group. After a short delay, the four Zeros go over and plug "1 into the outlet also.

ACT II The Big, Black, Shiny #1 is seen hopping and twirling around the stage with the four Zeros. Soon the Big, Black Shiny #1 starts smoking. The whole stage becomes covered with smoke. Under the cover of the smoke, the Big, Black, Shiny #1 moves toward the outlet. One by one he begins unplugging the Zeros; first the Red Zero,then the Yellow Zero, next the Blue Zero. The unplugged

i =_ of being in Watertown. The outlet represents an elementary game called Risk. The Zeros are the people who spend their time playing this game. The Big, Shiny #1 represents a certain member of the Dorm Staff who always seems to make an appearance when any Zeros are playing Risk. The Zeros could tell that this member of the Dorm Staff would really like to play along, so they invite him to join the game. He gladly joins. As the game progres­ ses, this member of the Dorm Staff lights up a cigar. The whole room is filled with smoke, The Zeros, overcome by the smoke, start making mistakes and are wiped out of the game one by one. The member of the Dorm Staff is just about to overtake the last player and claim victory when it happens. He has become so excited about winning that he has forgotten his cigar. A hot ash falls down and burns up the Risk board before the game is over.

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In the last act, the Zeros are seen at a different Risk board, knowing better than to let this member of the Dorm Staff play again. #1 just stands over the lost outlet, pondering the glory that might have been, if only they had finished the game!

And now I have a special treat for all of you! No, I’m not announcing my early retire' ment from the B 6s? R. It’s even better than that. While paging through old B 6? R editions down in the stacks one exciting Friday eve' n;ng, I ran across an “Ask Davey” column.

I’d like to resurrect/plagiarize this idea. I’m going to include a “Dear Mikey” column in every C 6? C to give inquisitive students an opportunity to get intelligent answers to worth' while questions outside the framework of the classroom. If you wish your letter to appear in a certain issue, it must be received by me no later than one week after the deadline posted for that issue. If an answer to your question does not appear in print, either the question was too tough for me to handle, or the answer was censored. I have already received a few letters.

Dear Mikey, Is it true that plans for on-campus housing for girls are being drawn up?

Hopeful Dear Hopeful, Yes. Plans are being made to transform the infirmary into a girls’ dorm. By the way, in keeping with the current trend to rename

buildings (East Hall — Augsburg Hall), next year the infirmary will be known as CO (ed) BURG HALL. The Dining Hall will be of­ ficially referred to as HAMBURG HALL. .

There was some dispute over that name, some preferring DIET OF WORMS HALL. Since we do all our running and jumping about in the gym, it will be called HOPS-BURG HALL. Names for all the other buildings on campus are still up for consideration.

Mikey Dear Mikey, I’ll write this letter slow because I know that you can’t read very fast. I didn’t write to ask a question. I just wanted to congratU' late you on your new position as C 6s? C writer.

You must have had to fight off hundreds of students to get such a sought-after position.

I just got a call from your sister, Mary. She had a baby this morning. I haven’t heard yet if it was a boy or a girl—so I don’t know if you’re an aunt or uncle. That’s about all for now. Congratulations again!

Mommy P.S. I was going to send you $10.00, but I already sealed the envelope.

Dear Mommy, I love you too.

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You can't play the game without holding the club. The hands are usually considered the best part of the human anatomy to use in grasping the club. The grip should not be too tight, but should be about the same as one would use when clutching a dead carp.

“Pig” says that many beginners ask the question, “Where shall I place my feet?" After years of experience, “Pig” has found that he achieved the best results by leaving them on the ground . . . soles downward.

Finally, Pig notes that practice is import­ ant. Winter training is a must! Work regu­ larly on maintaining a casual expression while you kick the ball for a better lie. Tee off in your bathroom for practice in ducking other golfers’ shots. Pretend your roommate is the pin and fire chip shots at him. Take a review course in math at NWC so you'll have a legiti­ mate excuse next time you add up your score wrong.

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that most of the Seniors will be for good after this year (at least so), I thought I would give them they could take along with them.

It’s a little song I wrote to remind them of Watertown. Some of you may have heard me perform this song before, as Ugly Mike. Those of you who know the song can rest your eyes for a minute while the others catch up.

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Left a good home in Milwaukee Came up to a college in Watertown And I never saw the good side of this city ’Til I took a car ride right downtown C.P.s just keep on calling And I keep right on hauling Cruisin’ Cruisin’ Cruisin’ down on Main Street.

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Wave at them politely, let the cluch out slightly Honk your horn and then you’re off again.

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In case any of you are interested, there is a harmonica accompaniment for this song. It goes like this: Blow-blow-draw-blow-drawdraw-draw- blow- draw- blow- blow- draw-restdraw-blow-blow-draw-draw-blow-rest-blow.

Repeat as often as necessary.

Before I close, I would like to wish all the Seniors good luck in their future studies at the Sem. Congratulations!

To all the rest of you unfortunates who have to return here next fall, including the professors, “Have a good summer while it lasts!’’

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PCETCy Luther's Back Forty There was a lot more land back then before bite by bite they fed it to growling realtors, insatiate; yet they held on to a little up to now, like oaks that cling to dream leaves despite winter’s seeming, and finally, begrudgingly grace the spring mud.

And it will all pass away.

These hills will be levelled and trees cut down.

No more will children build bough-borne dens or play in uncut meadows and rustling leaves.

No more will young laughter grow here.

No one will see a '51 Dodge abandoned, that is rusting away so peacefully, so good to look in and see the inside of what was-never-more, but is.

No one will stumble into long brittled barbed wire a homesteader thought he needed to keep his neighbor’s wide-eyed cows out, but didn't have enough to enclose his field.

Will they uncover his home, scant thing it was, now foundation less of rocks than tottering chimney looming above the ashes, and the crumbling plow and buggy he left behind, maybe-monuments of a man too poor to work with stones piled in obelisks to tell he was here?

But he was, and I would imagine, though imagine it must be, the melons in a patch outside his door still remain where he left them, withered clues to uncultured culinary tastes.

Even they, frail plants of a season, yet more than a season, proclaim what is not now is, and will be until days of concrete curbs and well-groomed poodles on pedigreed lawns.

Maybe next time I come back it will be all gone.

Maybe this is the last I’ll see the back forty, this link to the past and mine now broken and yours in mine now joined.

But even if I come back, it will be the last I’ll view it in this light; you see, I too will soon be nothing more than old, dried melon in crushed husk of sun, or less.

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Robert Meiselwitz, Kiel, Wis.

James Behringer, Newton, Wis.

Philip Mischke, Juneau, Wis.

John Berg, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mark Neitzel, Horicon, Wis.

Steven Blumer, Kewaskum, Wis.

Stephen Otto, Marathon, Wis.

Dennis Broehm, Appleton, Wis.

William Petri, Muskego, Wis.

Michael Burrow, Slinger, Wis.

Paul Press, Pigeon, Mich.

Mark Dornfeld, Mequon, Wis.

Steven Radunzel, Woodville, Wis.

Robert Edwards, St. Paul, Minn.

Douglas Schalow, Marshfield, Wis.

Kenneth Ewerdt, Brownsville, Wis.

Douglas Scherschel, Milwaukee, Wis.

James Frey, Detroit, Mich.

Glen Schmiege, Chesaning, Mich.

Gregory Gibbons, Saginaw, Mich.

Anthony Schultz, West Chicago, III.

Jay Gottschalk, Racine, Wis.

Jonathan Schultz, Juneau, Wis.

Cary Grant, Pewaukee, Wis.

Peter Schumacher, Milwaukee, Wis.

Jon Guenther, Morton Grove, III.

Robert Siirila, Bloomington, Minn.

Roy Hefti, LaCrosse, Wis.

David Spietz, Brillion, Wis.

Philip Hoyer, Rochester, Minn.

Philip Strackbein, Winthrop, Minn.

James Huebner, New Ulm, Minn.

Stanley Weinrich, Pierce, Neb.

David Kehl, Jackson, Wis.

Donald Wichmann, Watertown, Wis.

David Kipfmiller, Bay City, Mich.

Bruce Wietzke, LeSueur, Minn.

Scott Klein, Two Rivers, Wis.

Robert Wilke, Menasha, Wis.

Paul Kuehl, Watertown, Wis.

John Wille, Clatonia, Neb.

Timothy Kujath, Wauwatosa, Wis.

Mark Zander, Norfolk, Neb.

Wayne Laitinen, Barre, Vt.

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THE INTEGRITY OF THE ARTIST: DYLAN IN RETROSPECT Oeldom has society tolerated its most out' spoken critics, much less acclaimed them; even the “democratic” nations have ways of silencing opposition, less overt, to be sure, than their totalitarian counterparts, but effective nonetheless. The true critic, it seems, is adu' lated in his own times only insofar as he is misunderstood, for he speaks uncompromising' ly and in unvarnished terms of the human condition, questions the very existence of the most venerated facades of time and tradition, and addresses his society with a sensitivity of perception sometimes more acute than either his enemies or admirers suspect.

The artist as social critic, however, emerges only after the long bouts with subjective experience that validate his statement. As such, his social critique is the natural outgrowth of his artisitic foundation, yet dependent upon the artist's own capability for perception and ex' pression, which, of course, is tempered just as readily by the social climate in which the artist is bred. Then, to be sure, his art becomes not merely the vehicle for subjective conjunction, but an applicable objective force that the society in which it was produced cannot afford to ignore.

Dylan’s artistic statement, although ignored on the one hand, and misunderstood on the other, has nonetheless skirted the traditionally fickle fortunes of most popular musicians. He is a millionaire several times over, and his ah bums continue to top the charts. Rarely is the artist granted such favorable conditions.

Bob Dylan spoke to the Sixties; his genera' tion still sought heroes. It was the time of the Kennedys, the Cold War, the Nuclear Age. Viet Nam loomed large on the horizon, and a British rock group named the Beatles was “revolutionizing” music. Dylan was an over' night sensation. Anti-war activists saw in the figure of the guant, unruly youngster, a potential leader; youth listened seriously to the wailing, tortured lyrics of A HARD RAIN’S A'GONA FALL and MASTERS OF WAR and promptly proclaimed him their prophet.

His TIMES THET ARE A'CHAHGIHG became the Shibboleth of a skeptical collegiate

generation, and in 1963 with BLOWIH' IH THE V/IHD he enlisted formally in the ranks of the integration movement. He spoke omin' ously, yet not specfically, of dark clouds and distant battles, The line it is dawn, The curse it is cast, The slow one now will Later be fast, As the present now Will later be past The order is rapidly fadin’ And the first one now Will later be last For the times they are a-changing.

The artist and the organisation have tradi' tionally proved incompatible; perhaps the par' tisan nature of the one can never be reconciled with the objective character of the other. Ah though respecting the “causes” that claimed him, Dylan, the artist, was reluctant to support those who fastened onto his words as a form of political protest. He disliked the unthinking acclaim of the immature.

Go ’way from my window, Leave at your own chosen speed.

I’m not the one you want, Babe, I’m not the one you need.

You say you're lookin' for someone Never weak but always strong.

To protect you and defend you Whether you are right or wrong.

Someone to open each and every door — But it an’t me, Babe, No, no; no, it ain’t me, Babe, It ain’t me you’re looking for, Babe.

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Although criticized severely for forsaking the political commitment, Dylan reemphasized his position in MR. TAMBOURINE MAN in 1964, advocating personal escape through the artistic medium.

Then take me disappearing Through the smoke rings of my mind, Down the foggy ruins of time, Far past the frozen leaves . . .

Let me forget about today until tomorrow.

The challenge of art had become for Dylan the sensation and recording of physical and spiritual perception; “Open your ears and eyes and yer influenced, and there’s noth;ng you can do about it ... I just seem to draw into myself whatever comes my way and it comes out me.” Thus, as an artist, Dylan is response ble to no one but himself. He condemns the hypocrisy of blindness in MT BACK PAGES, many of his words directed at the young who used his songs to fight their own battles of being.

By 1965 the callow poetry of the early protest songs had begun to emerge into a tightly organized imagery, as in LAT DOW?TOUR WEARY TUHE and GATES OF EDEHExtending his frame of reference to include the artistic contradiction of reality and illusion, he sings, The kingdom of experience In the precious winds they rot . . .

And the princess and the prince discuss What's real and what is not.

It doesn't matter inside the Gates of Eden.

Dylan preached the poetry of salvation, a release, as he saw it, from the contradictory levels of day-to-day existence. By 1968 a new generation of protest had arisen in the wake of VictNam and Kent Slat , cynical, distrustful, confused. In John Woic;. Harding, Dylan’s concept of liberation is s.. if criticism on a per­ sonal level and compass-on in a larger context “continues to preclude a political path to sal­ vation, but finally overcomes the exclusion of humanity that had plagued his previous vision­ ary songs.” Dylan could no longer offer his audience an easy answer except his own reali­ zation that existence is not in vain and even that can be attained only by an act of fa;th.

In ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER, he sings dialectically, “There must be some way out of here,” Said the joker to the thief.

“There's too much confusion, I can’t get no relief.”

“No reason to get excited,” the thief he kindly spoke, “There's many here among us Who feel that life is but a joke.

But you and I, we’ve been through that And this is not our fate.

So let us not talk falsely now, The hour is getting late.”

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Again in his latest original release, Blood : the Trac\s in 1974, he assumes the artistic on experience as release from the ever-haunting past and the incomprehensible future. TAN/ GLED UP IN BLUE speaks sharply against the intellectualization of expression and experi­ ence, the false values of American society, the lie.

Inevitably Dylan and his public must sepa­ rate, for he has spoken of purely artistic ex­ perience, total subjective criticism, and I must confess I have my doubts that many of his youthful following have even the vaguest idea of what he has been talking about. Most look no deeper than the external levels of his music,

many latch on to a “political message. In the end, Dylan, as the artist, must determine if, in asking even when misunderstood, he has not answered many of his own questions.

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you; The vagabond who’s rapping at your door Is standing in the clothes that you once wore; Strike another match, go start anew; And it’s all over now. Baby Blue.

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Your ever-busy Recruitment Committee has been occupied as usual with gleaning exciting tidbits of information from the Northwestern scene and is happy to be able to share them with you once aga;n. Here are just a few developments already this year: — All of you concerned alumni can once again relax in connection with those missing bell tower funds. It now seems clear that an overzealous member of the science depart­ ment applied the money toward photo­ graphic equipment for NWC’c new tele­ scope. He apologized for the mistake, and he also promised that the new telescope would be unveiled to the NWC student body in the spring of 1978, a full three years ahead of schedule.

— The extracurricular activities are already back into full swing here at NWC. The well-known and popular group called the Spazz Ensemble is back together this year, but they have tentatively changed their name to Captain Spazztastic and the Brown Shirt Cowboys,* depending upon student reaction. Back on the NWC campus by pop-

ular demand, they have already been booked for a sellout performance for this year’s Homecoming activities.

- Angry students occupying the first floor of Wartburg Hall protested vocally the efforts °f other students to ban cigar smoking from Wartburg. The first floor students said that since they were now so used to the heavy fumes on that floor, they would be unable to concentrate on their studies without the familiar odor.

— All preliminary reports seem to indicate that Tutor Kogler is highly pleased with his quar­ ters in new Wittenberg Hall. He was heard to say when he first moved in, “Hey, this is almost big enough for two people to live in!”

The assignment committee at the Seminary insisted there was no mistake in sending an unmarried tutor to occupy the lush quarters, saying they bestowed the honor on Rich “be­ cause he’s such a nice guy.” * Led by superstar Carl von Springer (alias Wunderkind), die group has all of last year’s talent returning and includes several new mem-’ bers whose identity will be revealed in the near future.

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— Also in connection with Wittenberg Hall: we wish to report that the intercom system which was installed in the new dorm had actually been intended as a public address system in the new New Orleans Superdome but was donated to Northwestern when it was discovered that it echoed too much in such a large structure.

— Another change occurring this year at NWC is the fact that special students will now be forced to mingle with the regular students immediately in their first year, rather than experiencing a year of forced separation in their penthouse suite in North Hall. The change was necessitated when a suit was brought against the NWC Dorm council by the NWPS Feminist Movement.

— We have reason to believe that Dave Russow did not make the trip to Davenport, Iowa, with the rest of the Trojan football team not because of an injured knee as previously reported, but rather because of certain statements he made in a pep rally be* fore the St. Ambrose game.

— It has been rumored that Campus Personality Tim Hoffman's new hair style has be­ gun a new fad back in his hometown of Renville, Minnesota. Tim declined to take credit for starting any fashion trend, say­ ing, “I just felt that this new look was really me.

— Several concerned students have checked with the Synod's doctrinal position and have found their music professor's statement that “it is definitely not against the Holy Scr’ptures to read the Old Testament in church’’ to be in complete and full agreement with the Synod stand.

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affidavits An Accurate View of Reality T^ow eveytking's a little upside down As a matter of fact, the wheels have stopped.

What’s good is bad; what's bad is good.

Tou’Il find out when you reach the top You re on the bottom.

— BOB DYLAN

T n many of Dylan's lyrics can be sensed a groping feeling. From “Blowin* in the Wind” to “Tangled up in Blue” Dylan is searching for answers to problems and for a truth that orders. Sometimes, as in the above lyrics from his album Blood on the Traces, he finds only confusion, and the search continues.

The search for truth is a theme running through much of literature and is the essence of philosophical thought. The relationship which the things we perceive or conceive have with what is real has long been the subject of speculation. This editorial will examine one facet of that speculation, the responsibilities individuals have regarding the search for truth.

In order to understand such a discussion, it might be wise to determine a method for examining a concept or idea for accuracy. This involves scrutinizing for inner and outer con* sistencies. Inner consistency requires absence of contradiction. It is the criterion of syste­ matic logic. Aristotle wrote, “For everything that is true must in every respect agree with itself.”1 Any contradiction destroys the unity or the truth of the concept. For example, in Plato’s Euthyphro Socrates finds the contradic­ tion which destroys the truth of Euthyphro's concept that piety is what is dear to the gods and impiety is what is not dear to the gods.

Socrates merely points out that what is loved by some of the gods is also hated by others of them.

The second criterion for establishing the reality of a concept is outer consistency. Does the concept agree with natural evidence? The concept that a pine retains green needles all year may be measured against the observable evidence of what happens to a pine tree during the course of a year.

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This type of verification requires simple observation of the world and past experience.

It may involve experimentation. Galileo veri­ fied his concept of acceleration by weigh;ng it against the phenomenal evidence produced by dropping real objects.

Os Guiness in Dust of Death summed up these criteria well when he said in considering the truth of God's revelation, What God is exhaustively in himself is a mystery. What he is towards us is his self-disclosure, and this must always be open to two questions: Is it consistent with itself? Docs it square with falsifiable reality wherever it touches the phenomeal world of man, history, and the space-time con­ tinuum?2 It is especially the second question which involves a responsibility on the part of the individual. It follows that if one is to weigh a concept against the phenomenal world of man, history, and the space-time continuum, he must have exposure to it. The greater the exposure, the more reliable the measure. The responsibility is to maintain a broad exposure.

However, this is not easy. Rather, the ten­ dency is to limit one’s horizons. We narrow down the body of natural evidence we use for

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a measure of truth. As Udo Middlemann puts it in Proexistence, Our own age fosters the narrowing of the circle of what is real by push' ing us into extreme specialization . . .

We can always afford to defer to another specialist rather than expose ourselves to a tough situation and be forced to handle it creatively.3 When either criterion for measuring truth is neglected, the result is a deficient view of reality. If no precautions are taken to safeguard one’s world view from erroneous con' cepts, that world view will naturally contain errors. Simply put, an untended garden fills with weeds.

Unfortunately, a deficient view of reality results in stifled creativity. Isolated ideas and facts, the building blocks of creative thinking, are damaged or missing. What engineer could design a flyable aircraft, if he has a deficient understanding of the principles of aerodynanv ics?

An existing world view, if it is incorrect, will work against creative progress. For many years a deficient world view regarding the shape of the earth kept Europeans from the creative work of westward exploration. One is rather reminded of the Santayana maxim that those who are ignorant of the past are doomed to repeat it. A deficient view of real' ity regarding history reduces options for ere' ative change to deterministic repetition.

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One’s deficient view of reality may make it necessary to decline creative activity intentionally. As Middelmann indicated above, our society encourages specialisation. When faced with a problem outside the area of personal specialization, one may either defer to another specialist through affluence or decline to meet the problem with personal or creative input because of a feeling of incompetence. (How tragic when this happens in the church with the laity deferring to the clergy!)

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cause he reflects the image of God. As Middelmann says, Just as God expressed himself and his character in his creation and in his revelation to man, so the image of God in man must be expressed, must be externalized.4 But however tragic a reduced creativity may be, it is to a greater degree reprehensible to interfere with another’s right to work for an accurate view of reality. If one requires his own concept of truth to be accepted without question or absolutely, he has infringed upon another’s right to seek truth and is guilty of nothing less than intellectual tyranny. Such is the wrong suffered by Alexander Solzhenitsyn at the hand of his government.

What seems to be the common denominator :n all examples of such intellectual tyranny :s that it is exercised downward across lines of social distinction. There is a tendency to equate higher social position with greater in' tellectual acumen. This is the basis for much of the humor in the recent T.V. ser'cs A/I in the Family. Archie Bunker, by virtue of his family position, claims to know more than the members of his family do. He gets a laugh, but we sometimes sense that the joke is on us.

There is a little of Archie in us all.

Because there is this tendency to equate intellectual worth with social position, anyone who occupies a social position has a responsi' bility to watch for and guard against occasions when he is inclined to force his view ot reality on another. And this responsibility is incumbent on all because, quite obviously, everyone occupies some social position.

The tendency of making social position carry intellectual punch should especially be the concern of those on a tradition-oriented campus such as NWC, because tradition seems to define and strengthen the so rial division which makes such a tendency possible. For ex' ample, NWC’s usual freshman initiation en' courages social stratification and subsequent professions of class superiority in intellectual as well as other spheres. Although some de' nounce such activity at first, most eventually are to some degree won over and are gratified to take part in a time-honored tradition.

To the extent that this attitude of class superiority is in jest, it is harmless. Unfortu­ nately, there are some who never seem to get the joke and begin to use their class position as support for their world view.

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On a college campus such as NWC there is a less arbitrary social division which offers the opportunity for one's right to search for truth to be violated. That is the faculty-student division. A professor may be faced with the temptation of calling his professorship to witness the veracity of his statements in the place of supporting evidence. If the Master of Arts degree ever becomes the sine qua non of critical comment, a student's right to search for an accurate view of reality has likely been violated.

S’nce there are these dangers even on the NWC campus, the responsible course is this: that each individual periodically examine him­ self according to his own social position to see whether he is using that position, either by threat or by show, to force his view of reality on another.

The stated purpose of this editorial is to discuss the responsibilities one has in searching for an accurate view of reality. These respon­ sibilities may be summarised in two statements: Be critical. Be tolerant.

Each one has the responsibility to weigh concepts for their accur.icv, weeding out any inaccuracy. Only through -nch critical evalu­ ation can one attain an orate total view of reality. This accurate •• s prerequisite for the creative work which ■ • • function of man, who was made in God’ ;vc image.

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Not JAWSt Another Movie T1 His past summer a movie was released which was destined to become the most suecessful motion picture in history. The movie is entitled Jaws, and people all over America are still standing in lines to see it. What gives this movie its charisma? What has made the shark of Jaws the first animal to appear on the cover of Time magazine since Secretariat?

In this writer’s opinion the appeal of Jaws is due chiefly to its wondrous continuity.

Through the use of internal climaxes, or shocks, it avoids the usual “dead spots.” When people leave the theatre, they invariably comment that the bloody, gory scenes kept them in suspense throughout. What makes Jaws such a p ece of art is that it avoids the gross overkill to which this particular type of movie is so frequently inclined. Because such scenes were not overdone, the portions in which Mr. Jaws displays his art are all the more effective.

What the sea is to Lord Byron, the shark is to Jaws. Both are overwhelming influences which permeate their respective worlds. With each succeeding scene the audience's respect for this primitive monster heightens. Each character has his own particular role in developing the shark s personality — Martin Brode, police sheriff and rookie seaman, with his sense of wonder and awe; Hooper, oceanographer, with his admiration of a being which by far sur­ passes the rest of its species in size and power; and finally Quint, the old man of the sea, with his grinding hatred built through nerve-racking experience.

Because of the intensity of action in Jaws, the average movie-goer may not appreciate the quality of the music in Jaws. However, one aspect of the musical score, a leitmotiv representing the approach of the shark, stands out to such a degree that the music almost becomes the shark. The pulsating urgency of the shark’s theme closely reflects the characteristic man­ nerisms of the shark, to silently threatening and mindlessly destructive.

Effective use of props is another backbone of this picture. The mechanical make-up of the shark is a study in itself. However, one must surely admire the skill with which camera angles were selected. For, since no machine can perfectly ape the movement of an animal, carelessness in this respect would have detracted from the realism of the picture. Another ingenious prop is the marker barrel. The use 0f barrels makes it possible to show that the shark is lurking somewhere below without act­ ually using the shark. js jaws an escape from reality? Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” To those who live on the coasts, it is all too graphic a reminder 0f the rjsk they take every time they step into the ocean. The unusually high number of shark sightings which occurred this past summer bears witness to the emotion generated by Jaws.

If all the audience gets out of this movie the action, they will not be missing much, As far as containing a meaningful social message goes, let’s face it, Jaws will never compete with Billy Graham. The essential elements of Humor is as much a part of this movie as the conflict, along with the character of Quint, Howard Cosell is of Monday Night Football, might be suspected of being take-offs on a Without humor Jaws would turn into horror certain Herman Melville classic. The main line, without relief. This contrast of the morose which is that man can overcome his fears, but with the lighter side points out a basic element oniy through hard work, determinafon, and of human nature — many people are most in- direct confrontation, has been worked and re­ clined to laughter when their surroundings are worked both in literature and the cinema, most serious. Hooper is particularly effective Granted, not many people who go to see Jaws in this respect. He has no obligations and is are ah too concerned about how it changes searching for something to bring out his full their lives. Therefore, perhaps we should say potential. In the meantime, he doesn t take that Jaws is an enjoyable experience and leave himself or anyone else too seriously. (The at that, first question he asks upon arriving in Amity Mike Thom to investigate the shark attack is, “Where’s the nearest restaurant?”)

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A SHORT STORY by Henry Schumacher

* I "he light snow had long since ceased falling, J- and the moon was just beginning to peep from behind the clouds, casting shadows on the rocky cliffs overlooking the small harbor town of Dead Fish Bay. The majority of the town’s population, retired or disabled sailors, had long since gone to sleep, temporarily oblivious to the dismal world in which they lived — the ugly town, the rotting docks and buildings fallen in disrepair, and worst of all, the inactivity.

He sat fidgeting, even during the card games with which they had finished off their evening meetings, even tonight when he had won three of the four games. Appearing very jumpy, he smoked one cigarette after another, his hands shaking noticeably by the time the meeting was officially ended.

Finally getting to his car, Payne brushed the fluffy snow flakes from the windshield, opened the door and sitting beside his wife in the front seat, gave a half-hearted sigh of re­ lief. He leaned forward with his forehead on the steering wheel as he always did and made an effort to pull himself together before he set out for home. Mrs. Dawson, an absent-minded but talkative lady four years older than Payne, had previously questioned Payne’s disquietude after such meetings. Never receiving an an­ swer, and realizing that his demeanor hadn’t changed after all these meetings, she simply shrugged her shoulders and began her long dissertation which usually lasted until they reached home, five miles north of Dead Fish Bay.

The doors of the Town Meeting Hall were pushed open at 11:45 and eleven men and their wives walked down the rickety steps and stood talking outside for a few short minutes until the cold finally drove them to the warmth of their cars and fireplaces at home.

This was the anniversary of Payne Dawson's first year with the group and everyone, including the psychiatrist who came from who knows where to organ :ze and guide these meet­ ings, came over to Payne to shake his hand and congratulate him and his wife for sticking to it.

“The hardest part is over,” the psychiatrist said in his typical nasal tone. “The realization that you have lasted a full year does much to strengthen against later temptation.’’

Once there, Payne would hardly wait for the engine of the car to stop before he would hurry down to his basement woodworking workshop, the one room in the house in which Mrs. Dawson was not allowed. The hum of the electric saw was the only assurance that she had that her husband was hard at work, for she saw very little of his handiwork. Every time, almost like clockwork, after ail hour, the saw would be turned off and Payne Dawson would emerge from the basement. He would be his old self again — calm, happy, ready to watch the late movie on the old battered T.V. in the corner of the kitchen while Mrs. Dawson finished whatever supper dishes hadn’t been done before they had left for town.

Payne's response to this was the same as he had given to everyone who had congratu­ lated him; with a nervous nod of the head, a little growl of acknowledgment, and with his gaze seemingly glued to the ground, he would nervously turn away and make his way toward the car, only to be stopped by some well wisher.

To those who knew Payne, these actions seemed incongruous with his usual behavior.

For some reason Payne, who normally felt at home in any crowd and who usually was the life of any gathering, always sat through these meetings fidgeting and looking generally un­ comfortable. He looked no more relaxed to­ night at the thirteenth meeting than he had a year ago at the first.

Mrs. Dawson knew that it would be dif­ ferent tonight. The old battered T.V. was in Clearwater Cascade getting a new picture tube.

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This wasn't to be the only thing different about tonight. Their car, as rusty and shabby as it looked on the outside, had always run very well. Tonight, however, the engine misscd and sputtered, and it took the most careful prompting on Payne's part to get the car to move at all.

With the car finally chugging down the road, perhaps a bit slower than usual, Mrs. Dawson turned to Payne with a disgusted expression on her face. Her voice increased in intensity as she spoke. “You little cheat, I saw you cheat at those card games again. Don’t you think that someone is going to catch on that the reason why you win is because you cheat?” Stopping only long enough for a breath, she went on, “You cheat at everything you do, you cheat on taxes, you cheat the milk' man, you cheat...........”

Payne, long since accustomed to these long tirades, was able to let those words float un­ heard past his ears as he thought of the good old days before he married. He worked on his father's wheat farm when he felt like it and rode around on his motorcycle when he didn’t feel like working. That was freedom; that was life. With some reservations about the Armed Services cramping his style too much, Payne had reluctantly joined the Navy, where he grew to love the sea, the hard work and, most of all, the wild life of the sailors during free time at dockside. He remembered his girl friend in Spain, the bars, the wild parties; he had always been roaring drunk. Yeh! Those were the days.

Payne dreamt on, not realising that the car had quit sputtering and was now speeding down the highway. He didn’t even seem to notice that his hands were shaking badly and a cold sweat was forming on his forehead. “. . . You’re driving too fast,” Mrs. Dawson said for a second time. This time the anxiety in her voice brought him back to reality and his foot off the accelerator. “You weren’t listening to me, were you? You never listen to me,” she wailed, her feelings slightly hurt.

“And why should I,” he thought to him­ self. “The old nag!”

For some reason, when he thought of the good times that he had had in his 55 years, and the good times that he would have in the future, his thoughts never included her. At times he even felt like running away from her, just get rid of her — never see her again.

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By now, Payne’s thoughts were no longer completely coherent. Gritting his teeth to keep h’s concentration on the road, he felt his stom­ ach churning within. In desperation, he grasp­ ed the steering wheel and looked off into the clear night air. The meeting, longer than usual, had left Payne in an even worse mood tonight.

Mrs. Dawson, alarmed by his sudden agi­ tation, was about to offer to drive when she realized that they were less than half a mile from home.

“Just up over the hill, into the drive, and he will be alright,” she thought. In a seeming attempt to hide her trembling husband’s con­ dition from herself, Mrs. Dawson closed her eyes.

The total blackness behind those closed lids was not very comforting. She could still feel her husband's agitation and she could feel the car sputter again and almost come to a stop just before the bottom of the hill. What she didn’t know, was that the car had faltered in the middle of the crossroads, and what she didn’t see were the telltale lights of a car ap­ proaching from the right, sweep’ng an arc across the hillside. Payne, struggling to keep his senses, didn't seem to notice the lights either.

The driver of the speeding hotrod Ply­ mouth, his view of the crossroads impaired by a row of boxclder trees, was only a few car lengths away when he noticed the beat-up old Chevy barely crawling through the intersec­ tion.

Mrs. Dawson heard the impact a split sec­ ond before she felt her body slammed against the side door, pummeled on the dash-board, and folded under the crushed side panel. The car, rolling over on its top in the ditch, spewed broken glass over the entire area. Still con­ scious, she was able to see her husband wig­ gling out of a small hole where his door had been only moments before.

“Payne, I'm stuck. My head; it's bleeding.

Call an ambulance.” These were the only words that she could utter before the horror of the accident grabbed deep into her soul, forcing out shrieks of terror.

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a minute trail of blood from the cut on his hand.

On the other side of the hill, all was still.

The moon and stars in the now totally clear sky made the frosty flakes of new fallen snow glisten with inexpressible beauty. The only flaw in this beautiful picture was the form of Payne Dawson, struggling up into the horizon.

Although he was now gasping and trembling like a mad man, Payne was able to quicken his pace as he caught sight of his house, out of the reach of those sicken:ng screams at the bottom of the hill. With smoke curling from the chimney and the garage door open, it was an inviting welcome home on this cold night.

Nearly sobbing, he reached the back door and fell to his knees. He tried to force the key, which he had somehow gotten into his trem­ bling hands, into the lock. Bracing one elbow on the door frame and resting the key on the back of his injured hand, Payne was able to steady himself enough to accomplish his task.

Slamming the door open, he didn't even bother to take the key from the lock as he hurried through the kitchen, past the telephone, right to the basement steps. Bouncing down two steps at a time, Payne landed in a heap in front of a door marked, “Keep Out.” Un­ daunted, he reached for the key hidden behind the washing machine and again, after steady­ ing his hands, opened the lock and burst into his workshop.

At 5 A.M. two deputy sheriffs, sent out to a fire in an abandoned boathouse, came upon two smashed vehicles at a blind crossroads.

Each of the vehicles, one in the crossroads and one overturned in the ditch, contained one cold stiff body.

Following a trail of footprints dotted by occasional drops of blood, the two officers came to a house sitting quietly on the side of the lull, the back door opened. The two rookies, sickened by all the blood that they had just seen and apprehensive at the thought of what they might find here, stared at the blood-cover­ ed key in the lock.

The two men slowly went in, hoping that they wouldn't come upon some gruesome spec­ tacle. As if expecting the walls to come tum­ bling down the minute the lights were turned on, one of the officers took a deep breath and steadied himself before flicking on the switch.

The sudden light revealed nothing to them, nothing out of the ordinary.

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It wasn't until their gaze had searched the far corners of the room that they heard the noise in the basement. Descending the base' ment steps and pushing open the door, they saw only a case of empty liquor bottles on the floor next to the door and a table saw in the middle of the room, buzzing loudly. It was only after the machine was turned off that the officers heard the voice of Payne Dawson from

behind a decrepit couch in the corner. There they found him, dried blood on one hand, an empty whisky bottle in the other, singing in a slurred monotone, “My Bonnie lies over the Ocean,” laughing hysterically between verses, living in the inebriated world in which he had spent most of his life, living in the world where he was free.

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ALUMNI A nother busy summer has come and gone, bringing many interesting items to the Alumni Editor. The installations and ordinations of the graduated Sem class are aga;n evb dcncc of God's grace and a welcome sight to our growing church body.

Also included in this issue are brief reports of two outstanding alumni of years past who have become successful in other fields. However, I regret to report that this issue of the Alumni News will not contain the Sem Notes.

The Sem was just starting as this column went to press, so their words of wisdom will have to wait until next month.

CALLS Rev. LeRoy Martin (’65), formerly the pastor of St. Paul’s, Platteville, Wis., was installed as pastor of St. Paul’s, Wonewoc, Wis. on August 17, 1975.

Rev. Harold Hceppner (’65), who served Trinity, Merrill, Wis., was installed Sept. 28, 1975, at Christ, West Salem, Wis. Rev. Jon Schmugge (’68), formerly the pastor at Redeemer, Ann Arbor, Mich., has accepted a call to Grace, La Crosse, Wis. Rev. Galen Sommer (’67), was installed May 25, 1975, as pastor of Immanuel, St. Joseph, Mis­ souri, having formerly served Trinity, Winona, Wis. Rev. Wernor Wagner (’48), formerly the pastor of Shepherd of the Hills, La Mesa, California, was installed as pastor of Immanuel, Owatonna, Minn., on June 29, 1975.

Rw’iPav*d KoePhn (’68), who served Immanuel, Willmar, Minn., accepted a call to Shepherd of the Hills, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and was installed Sept. 14, 1975.

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Rev. Paul Huth (’55), accepted a call as associ­ ate pastor of St. Peter’s, Weyauwega, Wis. He formerly served St. Paul’s, Brownsville, Wis., and was installed on June 8, 1975.

Rev. Martin Scheele (’62), formerly a district missionary in the Colorado Mission District, was installed as associate pastor of St. John’s, Two Rivers, Wis., on June 29, 1975.

Rev. Joel Ph. Sauer (’49), formerly the Dean of Men at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, S*»5inaw, Mich., was installed as pastor of Im­ manuel, Kewaunee, Wis., on July 13, 1975.

Rev. Frederick Mueller (’50), accepted a call to Trinity, Marinette, Wis. He formerly served St. John’s, Dakota, Minn., and was installed on July 27, 1975.

Rev. Luther Weindorf (’54), formerly the pastor of Grace, Seattle, Wash., accepted a call to serve St. Paul’s, Gladstone, Mich, and St. Mar­ tin’s, Rapid River, Mich. The installation serv­ ice was held on August 3, 1975.

Rev. Larry Ellenberger (’62) accepted a call to Bethany, Manitowoc, Wis. He formerly served Christ Our Redeemer, Denver, Colorado, and was installed on August 14, 1975.

The following were ordained and installed this summer at the congregations listed. They were members of the NWC class of 1971, unless indi­ cated otherwise. May the Lord’s blessings be with each one as he begins full-time work in the church.

James Adderman at Englewood, Fla., a new mission.

Frederick Adrian at Living Word, Mobile, Ala. Paul Alliet at Cross of Glory, Romeo, Mich.

Dean Anderson at Hope, Portland, Mich., and at Grand Ledge, Mich., a new mission.

Robert Balza at St. John’s, Wilmington, Del. Charles Bonow at Hope, St. Charles, Mich.

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Michael Crawford at Christ, Brainerd, Minn., and serving a preaching station at Palisade, Minn.

Michael Dietz at Gethsemane, Davenport, Iowa.

Dennis Enser (’67) at St. Paul’s Stratford, and Grace, Mosinee, Wis. Mark Falck at St. Paul’s, Hamburg, Wis. George Ferch at Holy Cross, Winthrow, Wash., and serving a new mission at E. Wenatchee, Wash.

Paul Fetzer at Paradise Valley Luth., Phoenix, Arizona.

Robert Gurgel at Ascension, Mitchell, S.D. Thomas Haar at St. Mark’s, Duncanville, Tex., and at Mt. Zion, Hillsboro, Tex. Douglas Hartley at Good Hope, Omaha, Nebr.

Curtis Holub at Calvary, Eaton Rapids, Mich.

Maurice Hoppe at Divine Grace, Lake Orion, Mich.

Paul Huebner at Living Word, Petaluma, Calif.

Craig Huska at Redeemer, Phoenix, and at Grace, Casa Grande, Ariz.

Charles lies, Sr. (’70) at Zion, Colome, St. Paul’s, Colome, and at Faith, Platte, S.D. Gene Jahnke at Hope, Detroit, Mich.

Daniel Jensen at St. Paul’s, Manchester, Wis., and at St. Paul’s, Marquette, Wis. Darrick Kolterjahn at St. Paul’s, Naper, Nebr., and at Zion, Bonesteel, S.D. James Kuehl at Shepherd of the Valley, Arvada, Colo.

Larry Lemke at Shepherd of the Hills, Greeley, Colo.

Lloyd Lemke at Bayonet Point, Fla., a new mission.

Paul Lemke at Trinity, Omak, Wash.

Robert Meister at Paul the Apostle, Detroit, Mich.

David Miller at St. Peter’s, Tomah, Wis., and at St. Paul’s, Hustler, Wis. John Moldenliauer at Trinity, Johnson, Minn.

James Naumann as assistant pastor at St. Paul’s, Algoma, Wis. Steven Persons (’70) at Christ, Oakley, Mich.

Wayne Rouse (’70) at Bethlehem, Raymond, S. D., and at Peace, Clark, S.D. James Ruppel at Immanuel, La Crescent, Minn., and at Zion, Hokah, Minn.

David Schottey (’70) at St. Paul’s, Mayville, Mich.

Allen Schroeder at Gloria Dei, Sierra Madre, Calif.

Paul Schweppe (’70) at Long Island, N.Y., a new mission.

Randall Siegel at Mt. Olive, Graceville, Minn., and at Bethany, Clinton, Minn.

Dennis Smith (’69) at Our Savior, Birmingham, Ala. David Sternhagen at Mt. Zion, Jacksonville, 111., and at Springfield, 111., exploratory services.

Donald Stuppy (’70) at Our Savior, San Antonio, 3 Tex.

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Thomas Trapp at St. Mark’s, Stambaugh, Mich.; St. Paul’s, Tipler, Wis.; and a campus minis­ try at Houghton, Mich.

Theodore Wendt at St. Paul’s, Broken Bow, Nebr.

James Werner at Crown of Life, New Orleans, La., and at Trinity, Abita Springs, La. Also the following Northwestern College grad­ uates received calls as tutors at our various synodical schools: John Covach (’74) at M.L.A., New Ulm, Minn.

Charles Degner (’74) at M.L.A., New Ulm, Minn.

Robert Koester (’71) at N.W.C., Watertown, Wis. Richard Kogler (’71) at N.W.C., Watertown, Wis. Curtiss Seefeldt (’74) at N.W.L.A., Mobridge, S.D. Donald Sutton (’74) at N.W.P.S., Watertown, Wis. ANNIVERSARIES Rev. 0. W. Heier (’32) observed the 40th anni­ versary of his ordination on July 13, 1975. Pas­ tor Heier is currently serving St. Paul’s, Tomah, Wis. The 75th aniversary of St. Paul’s, Bark River, Mich., was observed on June 8, 1975. St. Paul’s is served by Rev. Philip Kuckhahn (’54).

Rev. Arden Wood (’47), currently serving Im­ manuel, Black Creek, Wis., observed the 25th anniversary of his ordination and his 25th wed­ ding anniversary on June 22, 1975.

Rev. John Hoenecke (’47), currently serving St. Paul’s, Winneconne, Wisconsin, observed the 25th anniversary of his ordination and his 25th wedding anniversary on July 13, 1975.

Rev. Charles Schlei (’47) of Bethlehem, Hortonville, Wis., observed his 25th anniversary in the ministry on July 27, 1975.

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DEDICATIONS Reformation Lutheran Church, San Diego, Calif., dedicated a new auditorium-educational build­ ing on Sept. 7, 1975. Rev. Lowell Smith (’59) serves the congregation.

Christ the King, Bremerton, Washington, dedi­ cated a new parsonage on July 27, 1975. The congregation is served by Rev. Theodore Lam­ bert (’68).

Immanuel, Waupaca, Wis., dedicated a new church building to the Lord on August 17, 1975.

Rev. James Diener (’62) is pastor.

A school addition was dedicated at Zion, Greenleaf, Wis., on Sept. 14, 1975. The current pas­ tor is Waldemar Loescher.

Christ, Eagle River, Wis., dedicated its church remodeling and redecorating on July 17, 1975.

The congregation is served by Pastor M. A. Radtke (’46).

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Grace, Portland, Oregon, served by Rev. Warren Wichmann (’59), is also beginning a Lutheran day school this year.

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Rev. John Baumgart (’64), currently serving at Campbellsport, Wis., was married in August.

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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI Herbert 0. Fleischer, director of the United States Forest Products Laboratory in Madison since 1937, retired this summer on July 5, 1975.

Doctor Fleischer was a member of the NWC class of ’35, graduating with our own Prof.

Schroeder, Pres. Conrad Frey of DMLC, Pres.

Martin Toepel of MLS, and Rev. Waldemar Zarling, President of the Michigan District.

During his distinguished career with this wide­ ly respected laboratory, he helped revolutionize the veneer and plywood industry. In 1951 he received a patriotic civilian Service award from the Army and in 1987 a wood-working award from the Forest Products Research So­ ciety. All of his accomplishments are indeed too lengthy to be mentioned in this column.

However, he did make use of his German early in his career, translating German documents for the Forest Service’s Lake States experiment station. Also after World War II, he went to Germany to do research on the accomplish­ ments of aircraft molded out of plywood. It was under his management that Project Stretch was started three years ago to improve timber quality, grading, seasoning, and engin­ eering so more homes could be built out of available trees, plus making greater use of forest residues and neglected hardwoods, such as aspen.

Philip W. Koehler, a member of the class of ’42, is another outstanding alumnus whom we wish to acknowledge in this issue. Currently a pro-

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fessor at the University of Hawaii, he wrote to the Black and Red regarding making a visit to our campus this summer. A classmate of Prof.

Baer, he has recently been elected a member of the executive committee of the Campus Safe­ ty Association (C3A). Furthermore, he has been elected Pacific Region representative to

the Board of Directors of the world-wide As­ sociation of Physical Plant Administrators.

We wish God’s grace on these man in their com­ ing years and pray that they ever cling to the precious scriptural truths that they learned on this campus in years past.

D.C.

God and Country t1 OR any of you who do not know it yet, America is celebrating its two-hundredth birthday. Admittedly, the party has not start­ ed rolling yet, but by the end of next year all should have their fill of Betsy Ross, founding fathers and mom’s apple pie. One of those bits of Americana the party-goers will hold up for veneration will be that old-time patriotism, the “54° 40’ or Fight” and “liberty or death” spirit.

Hand in hand with this will go statements about God and Country, and many folk will swallow it all without a trace of indigestion.

But there is something insidious about a slogan so blithe as “God and Country.” There arc boundaries which must be clamped down upon patriotism. There should be second thoughts for Christians about their place in America, and especially for those who are pre­ paring to enter the work of the church. How far should patriotism go?

Often patriotism goes too far among Chris­ tians and in the Church. According to Peter Berger in The T^oise of Solemn Assemblies, “Religion is becoming so well established that it is being coupled with Americanism and de­ mocracy as sacred and almost indistinguishable concepts.” This is all too evident. Many peo­ ple tend to feel the United States holds some special place before the Lord, a chosen nation showered with blessings, kept by an eternal contract with the Almighty, led by God-given, infallible leaders. Anything or anyone that raises doubts about the country, be they con­ cerning an involvement in Southeast Asia or the need for extravagant military expenditures, is not only anti-American, but also anti-Chris­ tian.

Those of you who remember the general science course will recall a slide presentation concerning the Flood as a result of an ice

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meteorite. The proponent of this fly-by-night theory so effectively coupled his presentation with patriotism, right-wing politics and ortho­ dox Christianity, that it was hard to tell where one left off and another began. Such unions of extreme patriotism on the John Birch scale and orthodox Christianity are an abuse of Christ and put him on the same level as the nearest cracker-jack politician. Christ is not to be manhandled this way.

Similarly, his church is not to be nrsused by too close a relationship with the state. A vivid recent example was the closeness between Billy Graham and President Nixon. While in his function as a minister of God, he lent his religious credibility, a very real factor to many Americans, to Nixon to bolster his public im­ age. After the holocaust of Watergate was over, Graham realized he had been betrayed, and he has since kept a rather low profile on the national political scene.

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The liberal and Calvinistic ministry at first preached obedience to Great Britian with love towards God as the motivation behind it. This did not sit well with revolutionaries whose first allegiance was not to God, but to patriotism

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rooted in love of country and liberty. Patriot' ism itself was sacred.

Gradually the Church backed down on its position to such an extent that it held that rebellion against the crown was God-pleasing.

Perhaps this was the first step that led the early American churches to religious ineffectuality and gobbledygook theology. Clearly, the Church must stand above crass patriotism as well as government to remain unsullied.

The Christian is to be patriotic, that is, loyal to his government, and a good citizen, Dut there are limits to how patriotic one should be, as the Bible sets forth. Clearly, the distinction is drawn when a government demands something from its citizens in conflict with God’s demands, but the distinction is also drawn to whom loyalty goes. If patriotism can be defined as whole-hearted devotion to one's country, can the Christian give this?

Biblical passages stress obeying authorities fully, in law and custom. Paul says in Romans 13 that Christians are to render all dues to the government, for it is the minister of God. For this same reason Christ tells the Jews to “go the second mile,” and to “render unto Caesar."

Out of love for Christ the Christian is to be a good citizen and an example for all. Chris­ tians alone can give full honor to the secular authorities, for Christians alone arc . ropcrly motivated out of love for Christ to uphold the government's laws.

The unbelievers can only comply with the secular law out of fear of punishment, the hedonistic desire for civic righteousness, or be­ cause of man-centered virtues, which, accord­ ing to the philosopher David Hume are neither natural nor especially binding.1 For this rea­ son also, Christians act as salt of the earth. To do this fully, Christians must be actively serv­ ing their fellow-man, not separating themselves wholly from the government. Government is of concern for the average Christian, for as Jeremiah 29:7 puts it, “In its welfare you will find your welfare.’’ The Christian is essential to government by his respect for the law and participation. Both parties gain.

The Bible shows another side of govern­ ment, its frequent antagonism toward God. The whole situation of the Old Testament Jews under most of their monarchs was exem­ plary of this. Royalty set up idols for the nation to worship. The New Testament Roman government acted similarly. Secular govern­ ment is largely devoted to the devil, the world.

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For this reason the psalmist sings, “Put not your trust in princes.” “He pours contempt upon princes.” The secular government and rulers are contemptible when they glorify therm selves, forgetful of their divine authorship.

Luther calls the secular authorities “the big' gest fools and worst scoundrels on earth,” who "can do no more than strip and fleece, heap tax upon tax and tribute upon tribute, letting loose here a bear and there a wolf.”2 Secular government in America, untrust' worthy on the whole, is alien in spirit to the Word of God. Nowhere does God set forth any self'evident truths (even the Gospel had to be revealed in Christ), nor does the Bible agree that the innate, rational goodness of man will eventually lead to good government or that freedom is the highest good. Yet all these sentiments are present in the moral philosophy

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ffe4nrs behind American democracy. If patriotism is to mean upholding such concepts, the Christian cannot be patriotic. He will not fully trust in a fallible leader nor follow his country, right or wrong.

The Christian, as a loyal citizen, can cele' brate the good fortune of his country, for in its welfare he will find his welfare. Christian loyalty, in the long run, is more important to the basis of the United States than ostentatious, self'glorifying, patriotic displays. The Chris' tian will not get carried away in the Biceiv tennial celebration.

D.P.

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PCETCy Thoughts During Greek Class Around us voices buzz incessantly, like flies that gorge on rotting carcasses; they bring their load of strange and distant sounds that roll off ugly from quite English lips and echo hollow. Lost in maze of thought some future age will bring us out of ground, discomfort their tongues with our own.

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Let us go into the sunset forests, leave behind the fading voice of man, be quiet among the rocks and trees and listen to the unchanging song of grasshopper and cricket, of west wind, hawks and rustling leaves, each one different, yet all one.

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The Habit 7\ S that eminent poet Graham Lee Hem-^^minger so brilliantly described the plight of many an American: Tobacco is a dirty weed. I like it.

It satisfies no normal need. I like it.

It makes you thin, it makes you lean, It takes the hair right off your bean, It’s the worst darn stuff I’ve ever seen.

I like it.

Despite the quite generally accepted fact that, as the package itself proclaims, “smoking is hazardous to your health,” millions of Amer­ icans continue to propagate the habit. As if drawn by an irresistible masochistic compul­ sion, they squander millions of dollars each year on a product which rises in price almost as fast as gasoline. And indeed they do so voluntarily and with a claim that they enjoy it.

In fact, a good many smokers become quite upset when a non-smoker suggests that discon­ tinuance might be in the best interest of all concerned.

Various smokers, afflicted by various stages and degrees of addiction, give various reasons why they smoke. One of those more frequent­ ly given is that smoking is a good method of relaxing when the pressure of the social or scholastic rat race begins to take its toll. Smok­ ing is also said to fill out those many idle moments when hands that have to be doing something will otherwise convey food. Al­ though many people find that when they quit they gain weight, it is really just a transfer that is involved. Cessation of the habit is really just an exercise of self-control, and likewise, a little self-discipline and common sense will solve the problem of excess weight.

Another oft-heard alibi is that one actually enjoys smoking. Having conferred with a number of former smokers, I find that, as a general rule, a smoker really enjoys only two or three of his smokes each day. The rest of the time it’s merely a habitual act and, in fact, the taste is quite unpleasant. It seems that what a smoker really means when he says he enjoys it, is that it satisfies his urge for nico­ tine and prevents the misery which would re55

suit from failing to smoke. Indeed, the pleasure is more of a negative thing, the result of the predicament into which the smoker has come as a consequence of his starting to smoke in the first place. He’s literally digging his own grave.

There would seem to be at least two sub' stantial reasons for a smoker to quit, not the least of which is the obvious effect that smoke has on the non-smoker. The repugnant odor of smoke which has already passed through the respiratory system of another individual does not as a rule leave a good impression on a non-smoker. It’s bad enough that one has to cope with the grit and smog of air pollution without the smoking population adding insult to injury. Further lack of consideration for the innocent bystander is the haphazard manner in which many smokers dispose of the remains.

It is not uncommon to find cigarette butts and packages and empty matchbooks littering the floor of any public building or gathering place.

This factor as well as the obvious fire hazard connected with the habit have begun to be dealt with on the legislative level. Just this past summer the state of Minnesota enact­ ed legislation which outlaws all smoking in public places. Under the new guidelines the only places where one can legally smoke are in his own home and in a bar. This applies even to office buildings in which smokers may constitute the majority. In fact, even with the approval of the owner of the building and the consent of all non-smokers involved, smoking is prohibited. And furthermore, a no smoking sign is not necessary. Smoking is permitted only where there are signs specifically saying so. The penalty for noncompliance is a $200 fine.

Some may consider these measures to be too radical or extreme, but if we view them in the perspective of some other commonly ac­ cepted governmental procedures, perhaps it will not seem so shockingly inordinate. Con­ sider how commonplace it has become to hear Walter Cronkite announce that the FDA has banned some product from the market because

it has caused cancer in some laboratory mouse or monkey. In this context I don't think it would be so unreasonable for the federal government to ban the sale of all tobacco products.

So then if one state out of fifty curtails smoking rather than all fifty prohibiting it alto­ gether, isn't that really a rather moderate com­ promising step?

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In addition to the reasons previously cited, there are several points which we as Christians should consider in regard to this matter. Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Ghost, en­ trusted to our stewardship. Can a person who really takes this seriously continue to violate his body and intentionally subject it to such abuse? The stewardship of our other posses­ sions is also involved. Is it possible to justify the tremendous expenditure involved if one also considers the alternative of supporting the work of the church rather than watching the money go up in smoke?

There is also the matter of our responsi­ bility to set an example for others. Children of almost any age are definitely influenced by whether or not their parents smoke. It's dif­ ficult to maintain a proper respect for parents or elders who are slaves to a habit which they know is harmful to their bodies. Is the analogy of a child with an alcoholic parent altogether out of place?

Furthermore, we as future pastors have to consider the obligation we will assume when we lead a congregation. Smoking can indeed cause offense in the congregation. It is pretty much taken for granted by most of us that when we enter the ministry we will have to abstain from or give up certain practices which may cause offense. Even though there is noth­ ing inherently wrong with longer hair or an occasional Saturday night out on the town, we can see that such things are not expedient for men in positions of spiritual leadership. If we can accommodate ourselves to such circumstances and restrictions as part of our ministry, why shouldn’t it be possible to overcome a habit which can have an equally detrimental influence?

All things considered, I don't see how a smoker can persist without pangs of conscience.

Whether he just cuts down little by little or quits cold turkey, a smoker should make an effort to deal with his situation. With a little self-discipline and a little moral encouragement from friends it can be done.

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CAMPUS & CLASSECCM C fc? C Volume 79, Take 2. Good old Mikey is back for another try. The way I figure, even Farley will give me three strikes before I'm out.

Everyone on campus can sense it. Football is in the air at Northwestern. I'm not talking about the moldy jerseys hanging around the dorm. I mean the age-old NWC black-and-redfight-fight'kick-him-in-thc-sh-'n-rah-rah football spirit. It looks like a good season.

Homecoming, of course, is the Biggie; al­ though I don’t think we’re supposed to say that. Anyway, everyone is looking forward to a good game when the two top-rated Midwest powers in the Wisconsin Synod once again face each other on the gridiron. Last year, at New Ulm, the statement was made that the Lancers came away with a moral victory. I have but one question. Does that make our victory immoral? • Moving right along. Say, have you all seen the new red combine Northwestern bought.

They say it cuts grass. I find that harder to believe than a girls dorm at NWC. Even though the blades are set at 15° angles to each other (a slight problem which still needs work­ ing out), the machine has other impressive statistics. It tops out at 67 mph down the straightaway and does an amazing 43 8 mph around corners. I still don’t see how Mr. Zank hangs on the way that thing bounces around.

I guess it’s the little things like that which separate the men from the boys!

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the next questionnaire in Campus 6? Class' room, the kitchen would save the money nor­ mally spent on paper for these evaluation sheets. Bruce added that if the savings were substantial, the possibility of having roast beef TWICE a week did exist. I jumped eagerly at the chance to improve our menu.

PRODUCT EVALUATION Broccoli Cake Appearance: — A) It looked like broccoli cake.

— B) It didn’t look like broccoli cake.

— C) I don’t know what broccoli cake looks like.

— D) It looked like beef stew.

It looked like it was . . .

— A) edible.

— B) somewhat edible.

— C) inedible.

— D) something even Euell Gibbons wouldn’t eat.

Taste: — A) It tasted like broccoli cake.

— B) It tasted like carrot cake.

— C) It tasted like hash.

— D) What taste?

The taste was . . .

— A) good.

— B) so-so.

— C) no-no.

— D) covered up by the potato chip topping.

I would like to have broccoli cake . . .

— A) every meal.

— B) every other meal.

— C) between meals.

— D) as often as we have steak.

Other comments: -A) Yes. -B) NO. — C) All of the above.

— D) This whole thing has been worthless.

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Dear Mikey, I feel so ashamed. A while ago I was sit' ting in the dining hall, enjoying crackers and honey. Just as I was about to put a cracker in my mouth, someone distracted me. I turned my head and shoved the cracker into the side of my face. There was honey all over my face.

I cleaned the honey off with a few napkins.

A few days later the announcement came out that the students had been playing with the honey, sticking napkins together, etc.

Could I have been the cause of the honey removal? It has really been bugging me.

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In cafeteria dining, rule number one is never throw away anything edible. The kitchen staff believes in re-cycling. They must have spotted the honey on your discarded napkins.

When they realized that honey on a napkin couldn't be re-cycled even with the most so­ phisticated equipment, they cried, '‘Waste!" and took away the honey.

In your situation the wise diner would have done one of two things: A. Wiped it on his pants instead of a napkin.

B. Left the honey on his face until he reached the dorm, where he could wipe it off with some toilet paper and flush away the evidence.

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I am a new female student at a sister synodical school. Someone pointed out to me that the guys at NWC refer to all the girls up here as “Buffalo.” This kind of bothered me. I was thinking of coming down for your Homecoming, but now I don’t know.

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Dear Mixed Up, Come! By all means! It is true that some students here refer to “the girls from the West" as buffalo. You, however, seem to have misinterpreted their feeling. “Buffalo should not be considered a derogatory nickname. It is a term of endearment. To quote an illustri' ous present-day tutor, “As the buffalo was the lifeblood of the American Indian, so also is the New Ulm girl the lifeblood of the NWC student."

The word “buffalo" is even derived from an ancient Latin word, “bubalus.” You know how fond all Northwestern students are of Latin. People raise buffaloes for fun and enjoyment. The U.S. Government even protects buffaloes. Everybody likes a buffalo.

I am truly sorry if you got the wrong impression in the past from our use of the term.

I am hoping now that I have explained the term, you and your compatriots will forgive and forget.

Mikey.

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Dear Mikey, I wanted to ask a giri down for Home' coming this year, but I’m i . loss. I've never asked a girl for a date via the mail service.

What do I say? How do I ask? Can you help?

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Dear Hard Up, I can sympathize with your problem.

Countless examples of shut'down letters have been available to the NWC student for close scrutiny. The basic content of a shut'down letter is common knowledge. On the other hand, relatively few students know what kind of letter to write to invite the girls down in the first place. The format I am presenting here has proved to be the most popular (not necessarily implying the most effective) among the “single men" here at Northwestern.

Choose the most appropriate line in each case: Dear Hi! You remember me, don’t you? I’m the guy who(m) ... a) you \issed in grade school, b) you beat up in grade school, c) sat in the third row, seventh des\ in Soph.

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had some great times. I still remember the day ... a) we went out together for the first time, b) you first came into my life, c) you shot that big spitball at me. That was really exciting.

You know, I haven't seen you ... a) for over a month, b) for over a year, c) since you had your buc\teeth straightened out. It sure would be nice if we could get back together sometime. I was really disappointed that you couldn’t come when I invited you last year, but I guess ... a) your grandmother's wedding b) your dog's birthday party c) your hometown spelling bee . . . did come first.

I was ... a) wondering if b) hoping that c) praying that . . . you would like to come down for Homecoming at NWC this year as my ... a) date, b) girlfriend, c) mascot.

It is on October 4th. I know it’s a long way from ... a) Helenville, b) T<[ew Dim, c) l^orth Hall, but I ... a) will pay for b) will help with c) won’t worry about . . . the cost of transportation.

I've already ... a) bought a corsage b) made dining reservations c) bet my roommate ten buc\s that I would have a date for Home' coming, so you better come down. Now the choice is up to you. Just remember, I’ll ah ways ... a) love you. b) be thinking of you. c) as\ you out when there's no one else around.

Most Sincerely, Joe Northwestern I hope that takes care of your problem.

Good luck!

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N.E.W. U.L.M. Come allude to her as Buffalo City, others as “A City Set on a Hill.” We all know the place: Dr. Martin Luther College, our sis­ ter school and our synod's teacher-training in­ stitute.

The point of this essay is simple, as simple as the message contained in the first two verses of chapter thirteen of the Book of Acts. When reading a translation or translating these verses, we may overlook a very simple fact. The verses make a simple statement concerning the con­ gregation in Antioch, that there were "pro­ phets and teachers” and that these were “min­ istering to the Lord.”

They were ministering, serving their Lord.

They were serving together within the com­ mon bond of faith, faith in the Son of Man, who did the greatest service for all mankind and redeemed man’s lost soul.

It was an ideal situation described in the Antioch congregation, an ideal situation that

ought to be found in all parishes today, and tomorrow. The tomorrow concerns us. We at Northwestern are to be the pastors of tornor' row. This being so, we must remember that those teachers with whom we will be heeding Christ's Great Commission to go forth and preach the Gospel, and with whom we will be serving, come from D.M.L.C. Mindful of this fact, we are also mindful of still another fact. That fact is a problem.

That problem concerns our relationship with D.M.L.C. True, the general feeling on campus is not a contempt for or hatred of that school. In fact, we may not feel that there is a problem; and maybe there is no problem. But circum' stances arise from which it appears that we do have that problem. When cutting remarks and slang terms concerning that school and ques­ tionable actions occur and result in bad feel­ ings, then we do have a problem.

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Imagine the outcome if those bad feelings, feelings of contention and wrong striving, are carried into the classrooms and pulpits of tomorrow. The purpose for which we occupy those positions is then hampered, if not de­ feated. And this cannot be, for the role of both pastor and teacher is important. Each has been called to God’s ministry in his scope of duties and responsibilities.

So to avoid wrong contention we must avoid that which can cause such. Wc must use discretion to avoid any speech and actions which could foment this wrong contention.

Of course, that doesn't mean that competition and rivalry cannot exist between the schools. Good competition and rivalry is heal­ thy, and Northwestern is ready to face any good rivalry. But it is only healthy when it remains uninfected with resultant harm to our purpose for being in this world and to the purpose of the Church.

Homecoming approaches, homecoming with D.M.L.C. This is a good time to test ourselves, to meet the challenge of avoiding strained re­ lations. Let’s defeat the Lancers, but let’s not defeat our common purpose.

D.P.R.

SPCCTS A NEW CONFERENCE ... A NEW START “You got to be a football hero, To get along with the beautiful girls.”

EMEMBER that line from an old football •^^tune? While looking through past issues of the Blac\ and Red of the ?0's, 40's, and 50’s, at the football teams of those years, I thought of that line. I certainly am too young to speak from experience of those teams of years gone by; however, I must say that I definitely believe that college football has changed much since that time.

Change always accompanies the passing of years in any area, but I think it can really be seen in the area of college football today.

Years ago most schools, often regardless of their size, could compete equally with each other. With some exceptions, this was true.

However, today in 1975 this is no longer the case. Both the quality of the athletes today and the actual purpose or aim of college foot­ ball has become something quite different from what it was in the past.

Take a look at the large university or even the larger state schools. Their sports, primarily football and basketball, have become for them big money income areas and are treated as such. The tremendous recruiting pressures are

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becoming so unrealistic at times, that they are forcing a whole new attitude toward the game to develop. The emphasis switch is from an enjoyment and participation sport to an all-out program to get somewhere.

One should take a look at our school. In the past few years our football team has been coming up against very stiff competition in teams like Lakeland and others which have much greater funds at their disposal for their programs. The same applies to basketball. Even though the spirit and effort were there, we often came up short.

Today the university’s and the larger state schools’ athletic programs are coming to the fore and taking over the scene. Heavy recruit­ ment policies serve twofold purposes: 1) to bring in money for the school through successes on the field, postseason -appearances, and na­ tional attention, and 2) to serve as spring­ boards (and showcases) to the pro ranks for the individual talent and coaches. Many times you have to stop and wonder whether the schools are merely showcases rather than com­ petitors. But that’s what it’s like. No longer is intercollegiate sports a release or a chance for students to compete. It is a business.

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Now everyone thinks pro. The pressure and influence for this policy of “going big time” seeps down and reaches the smaller schools, almost forcing changes in their programs. The changes may not be a large transit tion to a recruitment level; however, if you look close, changes do occur. Our program and programs like ours are overshadowed by the larger attention-drawing schools.

Take a look at major league baseball and you will see each year a growing number of minor league teams being closed down by the mother major league club. The emphasis is placed on the big leagues and how much money the mother club can make. There is no room for the small minor league teams. The same statement can apply also to the small college football teams. When do you ever hear about them? Everyone is falling under the influence of the “going big time" policy. There doesn't seem to be room for the small school.

Here’s hoping that interest does continue in our Trojan team. Many fine efforts have always been made in the past, and I'm sure this year will be no exception. This year we will be in a new conference, the Upper Mid' west Football Conference. All schools involved are non-recruiting schools. I think that if one follows the Trojans closely this year, lie should see a lot of good and tough competition from teams more or less on an even par with each other.

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Well, despite the overshadowing of the larger football programs throughout the state and country, once again Coach Lloyd Thomp' son is doing his best to make Northwestern College a shining star. He tells me that bar' ring injuries to key personnel, the Trojans should have an interesting year. As was stated in the preceding article, the Trojans are in a new conference this year. Loras College of Dubuque; Northwestern College of Roseville, Minnesota; Concordia College of St. Paul; Maranantha Baptist College; and Dr. Martin Luther College make up the loop in addition to ourselves. The name is the Upper Midwest Football Conference. Because we have played only three of the afore-mentioned schools in the past, the upcoming years will be rather interesting. I was told that Northwestern of Roseville, Loras, and our Trojans could be called the favorites. But on the whole the 62

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league does appear rather well balanced and competitive.

Now just a few words in preview of the team. Interest didn’t seem to wane much here because there was a good turnout of 64 men.

The defence comes back as a sort of question mark that can be judged only after a few games. The offense has proved itself and has as its main weapon the run. The attitude is good and there is also confidence that 1975 will be a good season. Good luck to the team and the coaches. c.p.

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The Plight of the Wooly Mammoth All that't left to me now Is to be some mindless raconteur of times past.

I remember when I and the other woolies Used to sit in the shade, polishing anachronism.

That was a time!

Such intellectual ferment!

Our existential leaps were effortless.

Now the race of mammoths is dying out.

I and a few dribbling old geriatrics Are the last ones left Our children are all so prissy, So decadent. They cut their hair, They trimmed their tusks They call themselves “elephants.”

What a bunch of spineless fools!

All they care about is money, Telling me how they're going to make it big By the time they're a hundred and thirty five.

Not a single original thought In the whole faceless bunch.

I remember when life among us Used to be a daylong discussion Underneath the ferns. We would debate Whether Love ought to precede Sex Or vice versa.

Whether The existence of God Could iv proven by The c nee of the thought of God. Even dinosaurs used to join in.

Last tie. I saw a dinosaur, He was sitting in a bog Bemoaning his future as coal.

At least that irrationalism Is preferable to this Grasping, grey, lemmingdike Pursual of money for its own sake.

These “elephants” have lost the capacity For abstract thought.

Living squalid little lives For squalid little goals I admit, I have become a cynic.

I have not had a cosmic rush For some time now.

I've debated ending it all In some tar pit.

But I lack the ambition.

So I continue to spout my story To anyone who will listen.

I doubt if you understand, Little man, I have not heard One recognizable syllable Out of your oversized jaws yet.

But someday, You will, you will.

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The NORTHWESTERN MALE and the WORLD OF WOMEN (a definitive study)

Oomewhere in the world there may exist a ^ man who is well-adjusted as far as women are concerned. There may well exist a man who is suave, witty, urbane, utterly charming, considerate and having a forty-eight inch chest with fifteen inch biceps. I’m not disputing the possibility that the city of Los Angeles alone may produce a hundred and fifty of these specimens per day. However, such a man does not exist at Northwestern College.

that if he sits there long enough, some beautiful woman will recognize his obvious superiority, walk up to him, stare deeply into his eyes (searching out the depths of his soul) and say, “Oh Joe, you are fantastic. Smile at me but once, and I’ll die happy."

Then there's the guy who sits in his dorm room all night staring at the wall. He wonders why the women of the world have not recognized what a genius he is and rewarded him with dates. After all, he's a sensitive per' son, surrounded by seas of Philistines. Can't women tell what tortures he is going through wanting to show his love for the world and being rebuffed by all the pea-brains that in' habit this planet?

The Northwestern Male is basically scared of women. To call up one for a date ties his It is useless to speculate why a man like guts up in knots for weeks beforehand. “She this remains purely hypothetical on this cam- has to say yes, I’m so cool. No, she knows pus. You could say it’s because there are no I'm a drip, she knows I’m worthless, she'll college coeds. No way for students to gain laugh till she cries when she finds out why confidence. You could say it’s due to the fact I'm calling.” He covers this fear with feigned that an excessive diet of Greek, Hebrew, Mu' sic, German and History has reduced the av­ erage student's brain to the consistency of fried putty. Finally, though, if you lined up x number of students and forced them at gun­ point to justify their warped personalities, they would probably give you x number of answers.

Just what is the Northwestern Male like?

He is a Statue of Liberty, carrying a torch for one woman in particular, or, if he doesn’t happen to know any, womankind in general, He is alternately the biggest egotist the world has ever seen, and a Walter Mitty with the self-confidence of a stale cookie, sometimes both at once. He is Lancelot; his women, Gueneveres. He is Macho Machissimo; his women, trash.

indifference. Even though the entire dorm is aware of the fact that he intends to ask someone out (obviously he must have been slobbering out his inner thoughts to fifteen different “best friends”), he walks around as if the only things he cares about are: his stU' dies, the vagaries of human existence, the state of the Union, the Packers, and whether we are indeed going to have roast beef in the dining hall this Thursday evening.

The Northwestern Male often lives in a world of fantasy. He will walk into a room filled with men and women, sit down and stare off into space, speaking to no one. He thinks

What if Joe NWC does manage to snare a woman? Then he spends all his hours in moonstruck wonder, contemplating his emotional navel. He can’t talk to his friends any-

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that or he suddenly affects a pose of Homo Superior when speaking to his less fortunate comrades. Underlying all this is his tremeiv dous dilemna: he is happy; he is ecstatic; someone loves him; he's sure they will walk down the Rod McKuen beach of love into a Kahlil Gibran sunset. But, he is unhappy; he’s runn;ng scared; what if someone steals his love away, and he is then left alone again, empty and staring at the wall?

That means the Northwestern Male is never happy. If he does not have a girl, he spends all his time worrying about how he can pos­ sibly get one. If he does have a girl, he spends all his time worrying about how he will be able to keep her. Scylla and Charybdis.

Now, of course, since his brain is constant­ ly being shredded into cole slaw by all these conflicts, Joe NWC has trouble getting along with people. Chips cover his shoulder like dan­ druff. Ask him an innocent question, and you'll likely receive a snarl for a reply. I call as my witnesses the 11:00 Televisit Phone Call Brigade. These gentlemen cruise the hallways every night, ears strained to catch the first tell­ tale tinkle of Ma Bell. When she does ring, the whole mob converges on the tiny phone alcove, playing the well-known game of grab-

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receive the phone call, dissipate their frustration by committing senseless acts of violence, They run down the hallways screaming, “Yo ho ho, I’m a sailor, too.” knocking on doors and muttering, “Ramalama gleeck,” before slugging the occupant within. As a matter of fact, incidents such as these were factors in the decision to install locks on the doors in Wittenberg.

This maladjustment continues through the Seminary years, if Joe former NWC remains unmarried, or a “Rock” as it is termed up on Holy Hill. None of you can be strangers to the term “Sem Panic,” the malady that wipes out the whole rock pile in the Senior year at Sem. Young gentlemen facing lonely parishes

will jump off any matrimonial cliff available, rather like lemmings when they're in the mood for a mass swim, The future looks bleak for the Northwest­ ern Male. Neurotic as he is, the encroaching Libism threatens to send his emotion-meters permanently into the red. More and more he is becoming stripped bare of defenses, and plucked chickens aren’t attractive to anyone, least of all to themselves. His prospects can be compared to a spectacled little fat boy who has just had his glasses plucked off and ground into powder by the school bully, and is now pathetically awaiting the coupde grace. Fickle, your name may be woman, but man, your name is custard pie. p.w.

King Lear To many critics, the entire body of Shakes* peare's works is aimed at a definitive statement of man. Over and over, characters grope for the meaning of their life, the substance within them and the value of it all anyway.

If this is true, then Lear must be the highpoint of Shakespeare’s attempts, for nowhere else is the definition of man so tantalizingly close as in the person of Lear.

As the play opens, Lear is in complete power. Authority is his law, kingship his idem tity. He is secure, yet it is the security of ignorance. Regan says (I i 292), “Yet he hath but slenderly known himself.” This is not a man, but a player, and only through the trials of life will he shed his role. Only by losing himself will he find Lear the man and only by his death will he define his life. No purgatory beyond the grave is necessary for his faults; it is there on Lear's earth.

And the purging starts soon. The kingdom is divided; the royal cloak falls off Lear’s shoulders. If Lear is no longer king, what is he? 1 Who is it that can tell me who I am?”

(Fool) Lears shadow.

(I iv 226-7). A shadow, indeed, bereft of all the external values

wl?ich gavc lif? meaning No longer is Lear the colossal everything which can blot out the sun, but a dependent shade that must rely on others *or exfence* ^1S dependence is a heavy yoke for ?thers t0 bearhc sloughed off his r?yal responsibilities Gonenl and Regan shed tbeir filial responsibilities, stripping Lear of all vestiges of his former self. Lear, with his inner soul exposed to reality for the first time, has no alternative but the depths of madness on the heath, together with despair and rage, There is no value to man or life. Man is merely a “bare, forked animal.” Lear has nowhere to go but upward. A mere shadow of Lear cannot stand in the daylight of reality, __ 71 , , What then is the answer to Lear s question, ,What *s man?” Without external guidance, he stui*ibles upon it himself. Man is the crea^urf ^ba^ su^ers> that bears all things. Lear |s the forerunner of Sartre and the existential­ ists. Without gods, man himself must take up the role of the deity. The weight is crushing, Yet there is no alternative but to take up the load and bravely live on. This is the essence of Lear, the will to live, fighting all the way.

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human come. The suffering is innate. Thou know st, the first time that we smell the air we wawl and cry." (IV vi 176*7). The ability to suffer is not.

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The Gloucester subplot clearly brings out the existentialist statement of man. He, too, has lost everything, including the desire to live, the desire to carry the burden of humanity.

The gods are too cruel. “As flies to wanton boys are we to th’ gods; they kill us for their sport." (IV i 36*7) Gloucester wants to shake his affliction off by himself. He only comes to a realization of the true nature of man after his “fall." Changed now, he says, “Henceforth I'll bear affliction ’till it do cry out itself, 'Enough, enough, and die.' " (IV iv 75) Death, like birth, is outside the realm of human volition. Gloucester is redeemed not to joy, but to greater suffering at the sight of ruined Lear.

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Yet it is not in Gloucester, but in Lear that man is defined most forcefully. We see man in Gloucester; we feel man in Lear. He is the ultimate sufferer. Lear’s suffering sets all the universe into chaos. Is this the effect of a man whose “life is cheap as beast’s?" Lear’s anguish transforms him into a man, a foolish, old one, not the imaginary, wrathful dragon of the opening scene. Lear reconciles himself to human limitations; his hands smell of mor­ tality (IV iv 132); life is tenuous and irre­ versible. With the dead Cordelia in his arms, he gives a devastating elegy, “No life? Why should a dog, a horse, a rat, have life and thou no breath at all? Thou'lt come no more, never, never." (V iii 309-6) Life, as well as the evil in it, is senseless. Lear says, “Then let them anatomize Regan. Sec what breeds about her heart. Is there any cause in nature that makes these hard hearts?” (Ill vi 74-5) A faint an­ swer comes from Albany, “Humanity must perforce prey on itself." (IV ii 49) Yet Cor­ delia in the final act unknowingly answers it for us. “No cause, no cause." Lear knows the senselessness of life and this only increases his suffering. Like Kent, we must say, “The won­ der is he hath endured so long." (V iii 317).

Like Kent, the MRT can “mar a curious tale in telling it." King Lear is simply too big for the stage, any stage, much less the small Todd Wehr Theater. Try staging a believable thunderstorm indoors if you fail to see the point. But the disappointments of MRT’s Lear were more fundamental and inexcusable. There was a lack of sincerity in the performance.

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Lines that should have breathed forth life were rattled off like juniors reciting the first lines of the Odyssey. Talking about the dissection of Regan, Lear might as well have been won­ dering about the pedigree of his pet mastiff.

Nagle Jackson must have thought the audience could not take Lear undiluted, so he served up a distasteful blend of comic-tragedy, almost slapstick at times. Daniel Mooney as Edmund did a little initial hamming which set the peo­ ple to laughing when they should have felt empathy for the characters he was victimizing.

It is hard to place yourself into this play when confronted by a wide, sparkling grin. Bedlam Beggars added nothing to the play besides extra roles, and the substitution of Bessie for the footstool in the hovel was sheer stupidity. One Tom o'Bedlam is enough. The wall between cast and audience never fell. Lear's anguish was not ours. It was just a play.

The acting itself was weak. Richard Risso as Lear failed to believably lay the groundwork leading to the high rages. Lear in rage should have a voice that rocks the rafters. I disagreed with soft-spoken interpretation. In the opening scene Risso destroyed the solemnity of the cere­ mony by his jocularity (in front of foreign heads of state, no less!) Because of his frivolity it was hard to see why Lear would disinherit Cordelia if the whole affair were just a lark.

And how could Lear display bravado towards the unveiled Kent over Cordelia’s still warm body? The other dark spot was Penelope Reed as Goneril. Strange that the women who would plot to kill Lear, poison her sister and be de­ nounced as a fiend by her husband would lack the inner strength to stand up to Lear face-toface. Goneril is not supposed to be feminine, but unnaturally manly. Penelope Reed never laid aside her sex.

There were, however, some bright spots.

Stephen Stout as Edgar was unassuming enough to fall into Edmund’s traps and noble enough in his gaining justice. Durwald Mc­ Donald was an admirable Gloucester, especial­ ly after his blinding. Maybe he would have made a better Lear than Risso. Without a doubt, Daniel Davis as the Fool was the one who made the whole evening worthwhile. The sincerity of his portrayal was disarming, his jests delivered so sharply as to cut not only into Lear’s soul, but ours also. Ironically, his appearances created the most tension, the most soul-searching, the most pathos. While the others tried unsuccessfully to play the jester, the fool came off not only as the wisest char-

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tion, like the sun through scattering storm clouds, but with all the faults dimming the play, it was only “Lear’s shadow.”

acter in the play, but the best actor on stage.

No wonder Jackson tried to use him as a coda.

Occasionally the brillance of Shakespeare’s King Lear peeped through the Rep’s produc-

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La Traviata of eternal love, one which will last past all the sorrows, the hardships, and imperfections of this present life. La Traviata contains all these classic elements of love, which are all tied togethcr in an interesting and dramatic plot­ line.

AAention the word “opera” to any student at NWC and I would be willing to bet that you would get quite a story of what opera is precisely not. Opera suffers somewhat from the fact that mostly obese persons are employed in its cast. Many, of course, take the classic example of Brunhilda to reinforce their argu­ ment, and I would be willing to say that their point is not totally unfounded. Yes, it proba­ bly would be safe to assume that she weighs between 200 to 500 pounds (and cats nothing but chocolate to keep her at her obese perfec­ tion), but if you go to the opera merely to be entertained by these forsaken members of Weight Watchers Inc., I feel that you have missed a greater portion of what opera seeks to express to you.

Most notably in this opera Verdi stresses the element of self-sacrifice in love because he has his lead character Violetta sacrifice her life so that Alfredo, her lover, may lead a life free from scandal. Of course, Violetta cannot tell Alfredo of her sacrifice, and it is just at the end that Alfredo realizes what Violetta has done for him. Yet by then Violetta is dying, and Alfredo must be satisfied that their love will continue in eternity.

Opera could be tritely called the drama of the soul. It seeks to encompass a universal feeling of thought and transmit it through the medium of music. Conversely, opera to the music world is what drama or the theatre is to the world of literature. This past October, the Florentine Opera Company presented in Mil­ waukee a production of La Traviata by Giusep­ pe Verdi, a composer whose name transliter­ ated in English would be Joe Green. Hovyever, Joe Green’s opera isn’t a gush of sentimental­ ity, flavored with Italian words. La Traviata is a depiction of a girl who has lived for pleasure her whole life and, as fate has decreed, must pay by suffering an incurable disease which in the end results in her death.

Within the realm of La Traviata key vir­ tues are constantly under fire. A favorite among most composers of opera is the theme

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Though this kind of plot-line might seem shallow to some, a lot revolves about the dra­ matic element the company wishes to relate to its audience. This is often hard to do. Not only does opera demand a good voice, but it also requires that the singer have some acting talent. Should any of these elements be miss­ ing in the singer, the result is a gushing stream of emotion lacking any intellectual depth. As anyone can see, opera, therefore is limited to only certain qualified individuals.

I was happy to note that the Florentine production met, as a general whole, all points of good opera. Should any of you have the slightest inkling to go and see an opera, I would heartily recommend it. All that is required for an opera is an open mind and a fat wallet (unless you don’t mind sitting in pauper’s heaven, i.e., the balcony).

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ArriD4ViTS "The Future of Science" “Science discovered the bomb. Society used it.”

“Science is in the same position now that religion used to be in. It can no longer claim an absolute ” "Optimism is a moral duty.”

AAan has always been concerned about the future and has tried to predict it. From ancient Stonehenge to today’s cult and occult the future has been the object of fearful hope and fantasy. Because the modern world’s hope for the future has primarily rested in the ad' vance of science, it is entirely natural that the theme for the 1975 Nobel Conference, which I attended this fall as Northwestern College’s student representative, should be “The Future of Science."

Twenty-eight Nobel laureates attended this year’s Nobel Conference in St. Peter, Minne­ sota, serving as key-note speakers and as discussion panel members. At the suggestion of the Aid Association for Lutherans, which underwrote this year’s conference, a number of theologians were also seated on the panels.

The conference had two distinct atmospheres, corresponding to the key lectures and then the panel discussions. The lecturers primarily discussed what fields of scientific study would be emphasized in the future. These predictions were very cautious and seemed to be little more than a coordination of the latest newspaper and news magazine science reports with a bare minimum of extrapolation into the future. There was encouragement to see the wonder of science and trust its ability to answer our problems, but this has a rather loose connection with the future of science per se.

This aspect of the conference needs no further discussion here.

The atmosphere in the panel discussions was considerably different and more interesting. Because the panel received questions from those attending the conference as observers, a few philosophical or ethical questions came up.

I don’t want to suggest that there was any total dichotomy between all the theologians and all the scientists on the panels, but at least the spokesman for each reacted quite differently when presented with an ethical ques-

tion- The difference lay not in how to answer the question, but in whether to answer the question at all.

Dr. Walter Brattain of Whitman College, speaking for the scientist, disclaimed any responsibility other than the pursuit of knowledge. Application of knowledge is society’s concern alone. The rather worn-out example under discussion was the atomic bomb. Dr. Brattain emphasized his position, Science discovered the bomb. Society used it.

The theologians held that scientists, as members of society, have to wrestle with every ethical problem of society, a position that Dr. Brattain just rejected. As a result ethical discussion at the conference remained rather cursory.

For this reason the conference was disappointing. A rehash of the latest news reports 0n ecology, world food supply, and economic trends, even with an expression of the most optimistic attitude toward science, seemed rather watery fare served by twenty-eight of the world’s top scientific minds. This was especially so since they discouraged the more valuable discussion of the future of science in terms of where science had a right or a duty to go.

In fairness I want to repeat that those who spoke may not necessarily have fully represented their colleagues. The argument from their silence is at best weak.

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I want to consider more specifically the lecture delivered by Dr. Langdon Gilkey of the Divinity School at the University of Chi' cago. This lecture did treat the future of science in a philosophical manner.

Dr. Gilkey paralleled the present position of science with the position religion was in when it, as he says, realized that by claiming absolutes it disqualified its message to the modern world. Religion found it necessary to give up its claim to absolutes and abdicated as the “ruling queen” of knowledge and thought. After examining itself in its relation' ship with the other disciplines, it developed anew its body of truth and the power of its message to the modern world.

Dr. Gilkey claimed that science, after re­ ligion, held the position of “ruling queen” in knowledge and thought. Any new thought could only be presented and accepted in terms of science’s absolute, which I imagine was the chance-origin frame of reference with man in a spiritually and intellectually autonomous po­ sition.

Now in the face of rising disillusionment with science, as is witnessed by the growth of mysticism, science must give up its ruling po­ sition and any claim to an absolute. Then through examination of its relationships with other disciplines it may again find a message for the world.

Dr. Glkey’s lecture was the best written and most eloquently delivered of all the lec­ tures at the Nobel Conference. Certainly, it was also the most important in terms of ap­ plication to the subject of the conference. But I can’t help sensing a basic futility in the method he outlined for establishing the body of truth and power of message for either science or religion.

By rejecting all absolutes, one rejects the very basis for epistemology. Without an ab­ solute as an objective reference point, one can­ not be sure he knows anything correctly. This applies to any kind of knowing — the piano tuner s, for example. His objective reference point may be a tuning fork to which he ad­ justs one starting note. Without this reference point his entire tuning would be based on objective experience and he would not have the basis to know whether he had tuned his piano correctly. Epistemology requires abso­ lutes.

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The Man in Mirror Ves, Walther decided, the Christmas lights L made his reflection positively eery. There were black vacant holes where his eyes should have been, his hair was plastered shiny and his cheeks looked rouged; in fact, the outlines of his skull were quite distinct. Baring his fangs wryly, he peered deeper into the display window before he realized with a start that an absurdly posed mannequin was grinning toothily past him. He flushed as if he had been overheard in a reverie, straightened up, and continued with assumed nonchalance to the next window.

even with Vitalis. Here he was, a middle-aged business man, respectable and reasonably wellto-do, and he still had a rooster-tail. His barber had told him once that the girls loved wavy hair. Walther felt his testingly. At least he knew he wasn't going bald. His father, Walther reflected, had been quite bald; in fact, even as a young man, he had taken great pride *n his moustache. A quaint little thing, Walthcr remembered. He held his little finger under his nose and examined the effect in the glass. Not bad, astonishingly enough, very like Clark Gable. If only he could knit his brows a little more intensely and speak that suave All day long a heavy snow had kept on drawl, falling, and the Friday night shoppers had churned the sidewalk into a moving sea of The prospect of balding early had terrified slush. Walther glided easily through the him as a child. He probed his hair-line, and crowds, deliberately avoiding the larger pud- wondered about a haircut. Walther had just dies. Christmas lights beamed beatifically, and decided to wait a week when the old woman a supermarket was amplifying someone’s tapped his shoulder, dreams of a white Christmas over the streets.

Walther turned on her abruptly; she was "Altogether Christmasy,” Walther happily ob­ practically roaring in his car; "What are you served to himself. A father struggling w th an doing, young man," her voice queried, shrill armload of brown packages and a line of screaming children burst out of a revolving and demanding. door and knocked him into a snowbank.

Blushing furiously, Walther stared at the floor, speechless. Suddenly it came to him, He emerged undaunted, accepted the apolo­ gies graciously as he brushed the snow from “My wife is here Christmas shopping, and . . . his shoulders, and entered the department and I'm waiting for her." He replied hastily, store. The rush of hot air took him by sur­ for he fancied there had been a gleam of wick­ prise. "Very cosy, eh?’’ he remarked, as he ed amusement in the old witch’s eyes, "Yes, sat down beside a shriveled old crone by the Christmas shopping," he repeated, for her ben­ door. She only shrugged her shoulders. Wal- efit, but she didn’t answer.

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ther glanced at his reflection in the glass doors.

Still some snow on his hat, and on the back of his overcoat. Not a bad-looking coat, either, after all these years.

"Well, I must really be going," Walther apologized as he stood up. "You see,” he con­ tinued, whispering in her ear, "I have to get my wife."

"If I remember right, I've had this coat for ten years now." This time he spoke quite distinctly in the old lady’s ear, since she seemed to require some sort of explanation. She only nodded, though, and shifted her feet.

The old woman just winked and turned her head, "But don’t you understand?" he explained his situation more carefully. The only reason, he assured her, that he had to leave was that his wife was waiting for him on third floor, He sat fidgeting with his handkerchief for a

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minute and left her, finally, on the bench, cackling softly in her violet scarf.

The store had never been more gaudily decked. Flashing tinsel, glittering ornaments, silver Christmas trees. Walther rode up the escalator over the clerks and the counters, up over the people who never looked up, except for the children. Walther had always liked escalators; his father had taken him up and down them just for fun when he was small.

In fact, it was a Christmas day years ago when he had peered into the handrail for the first time and watched his passing reflection. It had amused him then to see his features dis­ tend, almost mature before his eyes. Now, it was only frightening.

His father had discovered him once, star­ ing in a mirror, and had observed, perhaps jokingly, “Vanity of vanities." Ever since, Walther had been careful with mirrors. Cau­ tiously avoiding his reflection, whether on glass or water, he had managed to conceal every­ thing, even from his wife. But that was all over now, he realised, for the old woman had found out his secret. He was still fascinated by the handrail. His face looked even chub­ bier now, but certainly more distinguished, too, with the passing years; maybe, he considered, even the silver in his hair was dashing in effect.

Someone was calling his name below him.

Leaning precariously over the rail, he caught sight of his wife, waving her handbag.

“Be right down, dear," Walther shouted.

Everyone was staring at him, he realized, as he ran down the escalator, but no matter, the game was up anyway.

He carried her bags for her to the shoe department.

"I want you to try on some shoes, Walther," she explained and sat him down in one of the plush chairs and propped his right foot on a stool. “Now, do you like Wing-tips?"

'Darling," Walther interrupted emphatically, “There is something important I must tell you ... at once.”

‘Yes, Walther," his wife was still looking at a black loafer.

J fear I am only a reflection of my former self. ’ Walther beckoned dramatically to the floor-length mirror. “I fear that the man in the mirror is stronger than me." He choked tragically.

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"'Oh, do stop being so melodramatic and try on these high-tops," his wife protested.

Walther obeyed. “Now, stand up and see how they look," she commanded.

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CALLS Rev. David Seager (’65), formerly the pastor of St. Paul’s, Prescott, Wis., was installed as pas­ tor of St. John’s, Milwaukee, Wis. Rev. Wayne I. Schulz (’62), was installed October 6, 1975, as pastor of St. Paul’s, Rapid City, S.D., having formerly served Trinity, Aber­ deen, S.D. Rev. Dale Baumler (’67), accepted a call to Ket­ tle-Moraine Lutheran High School, having for­ merly served as pastor in LeSeuer, Minn., and was installed on Sept. 7, 1975.

Rev. Richard Weeks (’60), formerly the pastor of Good Shepherd, Burnsville, Minn., was in­ stalled as pastor of St. John’s, Burlington, Wis., cn Sept. 7, 1975.

Rev. Robert Pasbrig (’68), who served St. James, Evanston, 111., was installed Sept. 7, 1975, at Zion, Crete, 111.

Rev. Kenneth Gawrisch (’63), who served Grace, Waupun, Wis., accepted a call to Immanuel, Waukegan, 111., and was installed Sept. 7, 1975.

Rev. Robert Michel (’58), formerly pastor of St. John’s, Burlington, Wis., accepted a call to serve the Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service, being installed on May 4, 1975.

Rev. David Dolan (’67), who served Hope, Hart­ ford, Mich., accepted a call to Palos Lutheran, Pales Hgt., 111., and was installed June 15, 1975.

Rev. Elmer Mahnke (’43), was installed June 8, 1975, as pastor of Hope, W. Chicago, 111., hav­ ing formerly served Grace, Milwaukee, Wis,

Rev. Paul Kante (’66), formerly the pastor at Stambaugh, Mich., was installed as pastor of St. Peter’s, Theresa, Wis., on June 15, 1975.

Rev. Allen P. Zenker (’52), who served as pastor in St. Paul Park, Minn., accepted a call to St. Paul’s, Brownsville, Wis., and was installed on July 13, 1975.

Rev. John Trapp (’66), formerly Die pastor at Calvary, Sheboygan, Wis., accepted a call to serve as Assoc. Editor at the Northwestern Publishing House, Milwaukee, Wis., being in­ stalled on June 1, 1975.

Rev. Martin Bradtke (’48), was installed June 8, 1975, as pastor of St. Paul’s, Lomira, Wis., having formerly served in Hancock, Minn.

Rev. Richard Stadler (’67), formerly at Rock of Ages, Hendersonville, Tenn., was installed as pastor at St. James, West St. Paul, Minn., on October 19, 1975.

Rev. Marvin A. Putz (’51), who served as pastor of Mountain View, Great Falls, Montana, ac­ cepted a call to Redeemer, Fond du Lac, Wis., and was installed on Sept. 21, 1975.

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ANNIVERSARIES Rev. Gerald Free (’52) observed the 20th anni­ versary of his ordination on July 20, 1975.

Pastor Free is currently serving in Omaha, Nebraska.

The 50th anniversary of Grace, Sioux City, Iowa, was observed on July 20, 1975, where Rev. Richard Kuckhahn (’60) is currently pastor.

The guest preacher was Pastor Donald Grummert (’40).

Rev. & Mrs. Winfred Nommensen (’45) observed I their 25th wedding anniversary on June 20, ' 1975. Pastor Nommensen currently serves Sa­ lem, Milwaukee, Wis. Rev. Edgar Greve (’46), the principal of Shoreland Lutheran High School, Kenosha, Wis., celebrated his 25th anniversary in the ministry in September.

Rev. William Fischer (’47) observed the 25th anniversary of his ordination on October 5, 1975. Pastor Fischer is currently serving in Brookfield, Wis. Rev. Robert J. Voss (’47), Executive Secretary of the Commission on Higher Education, Brook­ field, Wis., celebrated his 25th anniversary in the ministry October 12, 1975.

The 90th anniversary of the Bethlehem Lutheran Congregation, Hague Twp., S.D., was observed on August 31, 1975. Bethlehem is served by Rev. Gilbert Bunde (’49).

St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Phoenix, Ariz., ob­ served its 10th anniversary on Sept. 14, 1975.

Rev. William Meier (’63) is pastor.

Redeemer, Edna, Texas, observed its 10th anni­ versary on May 11, 1975. Rev. Herbert Filter (’62) is pastor.

The 75th anniversary of St. John’s, Riga, Mich., was observed on June 29, 1975.

DEDICATIONS Good Shepherd, Cheyenne, Wyoming, dedicated a new parsonage on May 4. 1975, with Rev. Martin Scheele (’62) as guest speaker. The congregation is served by Rev. Philip Schwer­ in (’68).

Salem, Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated its church and parsonage on Sept. 7, 1975. Salem is served by Pastor Eugene Ahlswede (’59), with Pastor Walter Westphal (’63) serving as the guest preacher at their dedication.

St, John’s, Stanton, Nebraska, currently served

by Rev. Raymond Beckman (’70), dedicated its new parsonage to the Lord on July 13, 1975. Rev. Gerald Free (’52) was the guest preacher.

Grace, Durand, Mich., dedicated a new parson­ age and a new school on Oct. 5, 1975. The cur­ rent pastor is Erhardt Schultz (’55).

Gloria Dei, Grand Blanc, Mich., dedicated its new church and parsonage on November 9, 1975.

Lord of Life, Houston, Texas, dedicated its chapel and parsonage to the Lord on Sept. 21, 1975.

Rev. Vilas Glaeske (’61) serves in Houston.

St. Paul’s, Stockton, Kansas, served by Rev. Ed­ win Fredrich (’70), dedicated a new parsonage on Oct. 5, 1975. The guest preacher was Rev. Herbert Lichtenberg (’52).

A church building was dedicated to the Lord at Harrison, Mich., on August 31, 1975. The current pastor is Ronald Waterstradt (’62).

A school building was dedicated by the congre­ gation in Falls Church, Va., on August 31, 1975, where Rev. Walter Beckmann (’54) is present­ ly serving.

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Christ the King, Bremerton, Wash., currently served by Rev. Theodore Lambert (’68), dedi­ cated a new parsonage on July 27, 1975.

St. Croix Lutheran School, West St. Paul, Minn., dedicated a new library-classroom addition on Sept. 7, 1975.

Faith, Excelsior, Minn., dedicated a new church building to the Lord’s service on Oct. 19, 1975.

Faith is presently served by Rev. Arnold Lemke (’61).

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Rev. Richard Schliewe (’68) was married to Miss Carol Pfeil on June 8, 1975, at Immanuel, Hadar, Nebraska.

Rev. Verdell Tassler (’64) was married t^ Miss Bonnie Garrels on August 3, 1975, at Christ, Beatrice, Nebraska.

Rev. Alan Eckert (’70) was married to Miss Judy Walther this summer in Tucson, Arizona.

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Andrea Rose, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Rob­ ert Gurgel (’71), Mitchell, S.D., was born on August 25, 1975.

Janine Andrea, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Wayne I. Schulz (’62), Rapid City, SD., was born at Aberdeen on September 4, 1975.

Heather, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Paul Stuebs (’62), Yankton, S.D., was born on Oc­ tober 4, 1975.

SHOP at SEARS and SAVE Kevin James, son of Pastor and Mrs. Dennis A. QUALITY UNSURPASSED Hayes (’65), Sioux Falls, S.D., was born on July 31, 1975.

PRICES TO FIT EVERY POCKETBOOK Deborah Lynn, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Gary D. Richmond (’70), Mobridge, S.D., was born 207 S. 3rd Phone 261-3880 on August 27, 1975.

Mark Eric, son of Pastor and Mrs. Flovd Brand (’66), Pierre, S.D., was born on September 1, 1975.

Edward E. Hoffer Synara, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Carl Leyrer Realtor & Broker (’69), Corpus Christi, Texas, was born on Sep­ FARMS - HOMES tember 11, 1975.

REALTY BUSINESSES Kelly and Kurtis, twin sons of Pastor and Mrs. Gene Durfey (’69), DeSoto, Texas, were born on August 30, 1975.

GENERAL INSURANCE Daniel Joel, son of Pastor and Mrs. Lawrence Relberg (’67), Fort Collins, Colorado, was born 428 South Church St. — Watertown, Wis. 53094 on August 16, 1975.

Nathanel David, son of Pastor and Mrs. Robert Otto (’70), Aurora, Nebraska, was born on May 5, 1975.

Joel, son of Pastor and Mrs. Theodore Lambert (’68), Bremerton, Wash., was born on Septem­ ber 27, 1975.

A son was born to Pastor and Mrs. Silas Krueger "SAVINGS TIME IS ANYTIME" (’60) of Tucson, Arizona.

A daughter was born to Pastor and Mrs. David Gray (’61) of Phoenix, Arizona.

808 East Main Street A son was born to Pastor and Mrs. David Redlin (’58) of Scotsdale, Arizona.

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ITEM OF INTEREST Huron Valley Lutheran High School in south­ eastern Michigan, the newest area Lutheran high school, opened its doors this year under the principalship of Rev. Karl Peterson (’65).

Neal Schroeder (’68) heads the English depart­ ment.

SEM NOTES Juniors: Sem panic already?

Doug Scherschel has discovered that an engage­ ment ring makes an excellent marshmallow fork, being engaged to Louise Ungrodt.

Bed Edwards is engaged to Lynnee Julien.

Steve Otto has a car?

Gerald Blobaum engaged?

John Berg is talking about his engagment. (Ed. note: Take note of spelling).

Lumpy has a severe case of Sem panic already.

•, then he got his Mike Bater used to be a motorcycle.

Professor “Bod" Schultz enjoys educating Prof.

Balge.

Since GA Scott Klein has been around the lagoon quite often — Is he still looking for his shoe lost while frolicking in the water?

We welcome to our fold the famous Hebrew scholar, Gerald Bloberg.

Gibbons has already learned that life is a matter of reason over passion; one must purge out the old lump.

John Berg has found an excuse for wearing sun­ glasses all the time: “When you’re cool, the sun always shines!”

Schumacher didn’t even last ’til GA. “If a conditional is undetermined and unfulfilled, then it is determined that the unfulfillment will be fulfilled; but if a fulfilled conditional is also determined, then with determination one can say the fulfillment wasn’t as much fulfilled as it was determined.” Sominitz/Morpheus.

For a change Broelim went fishing — he caught a cold.

Roy is still concerned about acquiring an ade­ quate personal library. Rumor has it he’s ne­ gotiating with Synod for the purchase of the Publishing House.

Petri: “I’d like to go to Green Bay and clean house.”

Meiselwitz: “The Pack has not yet been mathe­ matically excluded from the play-offs.”

The question has been raised: “What is the difr?uMnce. ^e^ween NWC and Sem?” Answer — Phil Mischke has a job, lifts weights, and runs five miles every day; in addition, he is often seen asking the professors for more outside reading.

It is true, Stan Weinrich is in the Junior class.

He was seen for the first time in two years.

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What’s this about Glen Schmiege? He plays soccer in Northwestern’s hallways during the wee hours, using a cardboard box?

Middlcrs: Still abiding by class motto: “Do not love sleep, lest you become poor.” Proverbs 20: 13a (NASB).

Sales — Service — Rental Charlie Degner reports that the temperature at School and Art Supplies New Ulm is just like “Glacier.”

Confessional Lutheranism (?): Dave Wilken is 407 Main WATERTOWN 261-3671 seeking a girl with a braille copy of the Luth­ eran Confessions.

James Becker has fallen — and hard too. Could prove to be the social event of the fall!!

Lost: the geist. If found, return to Hars.

Delbert Schultz, world-renowned big game hunt­ er, in two consecutive weekends bagged a Lancerette, but unfortunately both got away and - FEATURING once again he is left empty-handed. (Ed. note: STEAKS — BARBECUED RIBS Mr. Schultz, please don’t be disgruntled at the SEAFOOD, etc. reduction of your trophy. ’Tis the era of good feeling. Cf. minutes of 1st DMLC-NWC Inter­ — Noon Luncheons Daily — collegiate relations committee.)

121 W. Main Street Watertown Hukee the heretic has reopened his circus act in Room 11.

Slinky (Mark Fischer) has allied himself with Rome. However, the dear boy is valiantly seeking to make the fish-eater a meat-eater.

How cannibalistic!

Mickey still stumbles unhampered by twentytwo months of self-control.

INC. Prof’s question: “Is there any time in heaven?”

Festerling’s answer: “There is time, but there Gerald Mallach, R.Ph. aren’t any clocks.”

Tcepel says that Bitter’s a peon.

Michael Chandler, R.Ph. Fish wanted to go fishing, but he needed An­ nette.

Richard Kilmer, R.Ph. Dale Raether, car-expert, swears by “Kenosha Cadillacs.”

Ralph Varsho, Intern Charlie Papenfuss is looking for a floorboard for his Mustang, also a back window . . . and an engine!

315 Main St. Phone 261-3717 “I guess I’m just a masochist, but I miss you, Ernie.” Porinskitus.

WATERTOWN Bitter has been awarded the “Innocent Bystander Award” for October.

Thomas Schultz found out that a round can be terribly expensive.

Greetings, hunting fans: Mr. Ducks Unlimited, Dennis Kleist, succeeded in downing his first SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS duck in three seasons. (Don’t tell anybody — it was sitting on the water.)

PAINTS and WALLPAPER A little lady from New London is dropping Hintz that another rock has crumbled.

DRAPERIES and CARPETS Beck Goldbeck is reported to have told Prof.

Balge to keep a stiff “lower” lip.

304 Main Street Phone 261-4062 Howard Festerling has a new outlook on life: “Life is just a bag of ‘Reuben’ sandwiches.”

Watertown Alvin Toepel has been getting a lot of mail from Saginaw, and it’s not from his mommy and daddy.

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Stevie Stern decided to return to the Sem and remain Ruthless.

Notes from the field: Vicar Phil Krieger won’t say lie’s lonely, but the deer hunters around Ottawa are mistaking him for a 12-point buck.

Unsigned statement: “It seems so incongruous with our class that so many of our recently married classmates are attending first hour classes with a smile on their faces!”

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Seniors: Back at beautiful Mequon.

In a rare occurrence, two NWC graduates, Roger Kovaciny (’72) and Ruth Hagedorn (’68) were united in holy matrimony June 14, 1975, at the Seminary chapel.

“Were these sixteen uglier than all others in Jerusalem, that they remained rocks in the temple?” (Ed. note: Sixteen Seniors are un­ married and unpromised.)

Stephen Lawrenz has cracked and succumbed to engagement January 1975 to Lori Betts.

“Moses” Zarling has resodded his bare chin.

Arnold Ziffel has found his permanent “pen” pal!

Jim Cloute has topped off his vicar in a unique way. Is it horsehair or a deep-pile Mohawk?

Only his hairdresser knows for sure.

Ken Kratz is showing deep concern for the WELS Christian Day School faculty in Connecticut.

How thoughtful of Ken to offer his comfort, counsel, and guidance to the lone teacher there.

“Supervicar” Earl Noffsinger enjoyed his vicar­ age, but felt encumbered whenever he had to change into his robe in his phone booth.

The Eugenics Society of America has proposed a national day of mourning in dismay at the marriage of Terry Jahr.

With the rise of prices and the cost of living going up every day, don’t fail to take advan­ tage of the “closing-out sale” of the AhlersKolosovsky Tune-Up Business this year. You’ll never see another sale like this after May, 1976 class graduation.

After Mrs. Tim Bauer gives birth to her first child, Tim will no longer look like his wife.

Who says vicaring doesn’t pay? McWaters came back with a working wife.

Kovo regretfully announces the demise of the infamous Ripoff Parlor, due to his present full­ time employment as a gigolo.

Stephen Lawrenz is getting so bald, that they’re once again calling him “lighlbulb.” Jim Tiefel blushes so easily that if you touch him, he glows.

‘Sem Panic” for the Seniors has almost burned itself out; hardly a man in the class is still unattached.

Dennis and Claudia Valleau were blessed with a baby boy, Charles David, on October 7, 1975.

Charles weighed 8 lbs., I/* oz.

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THE ABSURDITY OF THE ARTIST: Mikey Woldt in Hindsight

(This is the second in a continuing series of stimulating and provocative reviews of contemporary artistic expression intended to promote the cultural and aesthetic ad' vancement of the NWC student.)

to Watertown, as he relates in "Proud Mikey.”

The first article in this scries (“The Integ* rity of the Artist: Dylan in Retrospect,’’ B 6? R, Vol. 79, No. 2) afforded the reader a poignant insight into the motivation and artis­ tic development of Poet/Bard Bob Dylan. In a literary masterpiece unrivalled in its concise clarity, Mr. Springer traced Dylan’s life from his childhood love of over-rpe watermelons in a southern Minnesota cattle town to his emer­ gence as poet laureate of America’s aimless youth. This article will attempt to identify the permeating influence of Dylanesque philoso­ phy as seen in the musical personalities of our campus and to show how this influence has infiltrated nearly every aspect of poetic ex­ pression here at NWC.

These hearfelt, soul-searching words reveal an awakening innocence colored by a certain cynicism that would increase later in Mikey's stay at Northwestern. These harsh premature judgments of the beautiful, sleepy college town in which Mikey found himself were true mani­ festations of Dylanesque influence.

One cannot conceive of any type of poetic expression at Northwestern without first think­ ing of the most Dylanesque of all NWC ar­ tists: Mikey Woldt. Mikey's youth, strikingly parallel to Dylan's, was a painful time of intense personal introspection, during which he constantly questioned the nature of his own existence. His only solace he found in his intense love of watermelons, which as in Dy­ lan’s case, became an obsession for him. In “The Watermelon of My Dreams’’ Mikey whimsically sighs: Of apples, peaches, and the rest, Watermelons are the best.

This touching insight into the young poet’s feelings marked the beginning of a period of severe withdrawal into his own world. Mikey had at this time an extreme lack of self-respect; when he saw that his family agreed with his evaluation, Mikey left behind the relative security of home and family in search of identity.

Like all searches for identity, Mikey’s led him

Left a good home in Milwaukee Come up to a college in Watertown And I never saw the good side of this city ‘Til I took a car ride right downtown.

Life at Northwestern did have its beneficial effects on Mikey. The easy and unhurried pace of student life and the uninhibited scho­ lastic atmosphere began to awaken a growing romantic sense underneath Mikey V fierce cyni­ cism. In “Coed of the Week" Mikey displays this romantic bent: Just sitting looking out my window every single day, It's wonderful, it’s marvellous, I just can’t find the words to say.

She's walking past, she’s looking up She's smiling right at me.

I take another look out my window pane Let me tell you what I see, There she goes, the coed of the week.

As Mikey's romantic tendencies began to overshadow his cynicism, Mikey's student life began to improve. After 3 years at NWC Mikey finally found someone who would room with him and expressed his happiness in the ditty “Roommates in the Dorm.”

Roommates in the dorm, Birds of a feather, Roommates in the dorm, We live together.

Deep down in our heart We know we’ll never part.

Mikey reached the summit of poetic achievement with the release of “Goin’ to New

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Ulm” in early 1975. Mikey’s romantic ten' dcncies caused him to look beyond the scope of NWC’s campus to greater and more fulfilling matters. Like Dylan before him, Mikey be' came a mouthpiece for a segment of the population; his "Goin’ to New Ulm" became the watchword for the restless students at North' western. In this perfect example of poetic licentiousness, Mikey painted a stirring picture of the motivations, hopes, and aspirations of all NWC students. Note the amazingly profound lyrical style: I’ve been out east, I’ve been out west, I’ve been down south.

But I ain’t gonna rest, ’Til I’ve been to New Ulm. REFRAIN: Yes, I’m goin’ to New Ulm. Well, I’m going to New Ulm. Goin’ if I have to walk.

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But I’m going to New Ulm. Although it is obvious Jo even the most casual observer that Mikey v influenced by Dylan, it is also evident : Mikey himself has been the source of inspiiv.; on to not a few aspiring artists on campus ! im Hoffmann’s "Ballad of Java/Don't Ti.-nk Twice, It’s a Bite” displays obvious Mil: isms with the recurring themes of the total e ujuyment of school work and the driving dcsi/e to effect a spirit' ual transfer of the psyche to the "little school on the prairie." Another mark of Dylanesque/ Mikeyesque influence can be seen in some of the material being produced by the minstrels' minstrel himself. Dr. A. O. Lehmann. Ah though traces of Mikey's style can be seen in some original Lehmann compositions such as "College Capers" and "Feminnames,” the most glaring example is found in the Doctor’s re' vision of the original lyrics of "The Happy Wanderer":

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CORPSE Dear John,

the past, a gleam sparkles in the eye which belies the years and wrinkles. They have lived.

Thanks for your most recent letter. As today’s events unfolded, my attention was turned to you and our unspoken dialogue con­ cerning life and death. Perhaps that’s why we’ve remained such good friends for years; our respect (or tolerance) for each other’s po­ litical, social, and particularly religious views.

As we talked, another older man bicycled to where we stood. He had been listening to a police scanner and had heard a reported sighting of a dead body on the river. We turned our gaze upstream and, about a quarter of a mile upriver, saw a crowd beginning to gather.

The old man hurried up the river and our conversation stopped. Each of us pressed to the northern rail of the bridge with a macabre curiosity that is a distinguishing characteristic of mankind.

“There.” “No. there,” each said, pointing to a spot on the river. None of these men could really see very well anymore, but it didn't matter. The imagination can be much more lucid than stark reality.

Yet as I stated, today’s events compel me to break this truce. I would be denying our very friendship to withhold from you the es­ sence of my existence. But let me first tell you my story.

Outside, the morning was crisp and bright, the first day of fall. Across the river I could see the treetops outlined against the morning sky. They were just beginning to change shades, exchanging their greens for deep hues of gold, amber and rust.

I had tried to resist the beauty of this day, captivating as it was. Finally, though, I suc­ cumbed, turning my television off and walking to the bridge.

It’s an old bridge, John, and has a rustic beauty of its own. And there are always two or three old men, joyfully embracing a dayto-day diet of fishing from the bridge. It’s a relaxing way for these men to accept their advanced age and gradual physical decline.

I’ve gotten to know these fishermen very well. They have stories, memories that humble the brash thoughts of any young man who thinks that these old men won't or can’t ac­ cept the modern mode of life. They might be acquiescing, but they do not shrink away from life. And, often, when they reconstruct

I thought that I could see a pale white head with long, matted hair floating not more than fifty feet from shore, but this, too, could have been my imagination. It had only been a reported sighting. I gazed up in time to sec a flock of geese fly overhead and south, behind me. I counted them. Twenty.

An unknown, unseen power was coercing us to stare at the scene. No longer was there any conversation. The air seemed almost chilly now. The river swept underneath us, a very undistinguished brown, but no one would look directly beneath for fear of seeing the fixed, rigid features of a corpse immediately below.

Police and ambulance had arrived and taken vigil along the concrete bank. Soon a police boat appeared and seemed to hesitate.

“There’s the body,” I said, pointing. Nobody answered.

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No one in the boat appeared to be moving.

I imagined them arguing about recovery of the body. Nobody was volunteering for the as* signment.

It appeared as though they would trans­ port the body to the other side of the river, where there was virtually no bank. The old man came biking across the bridge enroute to the recovery scene on the other side of the river. “It's a white, male, very large,” he said.

Nobody asked any questions.

I looked up at the men and we exchanged quick glances, then our stare returned to the dirge. No longer did the glimmer of life dance in their eyes. It was replaced by an ominous, nearing fear of the inevitable. Each man was thinking of himself.

Apparently one policeman had been dele­ gated. Forming a loop with a cord of rope, he lifted the corpse enough to fit the loop over the head and shoulders and under the arms.

Then, slowly, the boat towed its load to shore.

Wordlessly we all assembled along the rail­ ing farther down the bridge, hoping to see more clearly. The policemen were all business now, loosening the rope, dragging the body ashore and depositing it on the beach. I im­ agined the corpse: pale white, distorted fea­ tures, cold. The policemen removed their coats and covered the body. A stretcher was pro­ duced and the corpse was lifted into a waiting station wagon. The news was to say later that it had been a twenty-year-old man.

We continued to stare at the now vacated scene, replaying continuous thoughts of life and death. Then the men returned to their fishing gear, collected it, and silently departed.

I stood a bit longer, gazing out at the cold, lifeless river. Then I, too, returned home.

I began to think of you, John. You are still young, strong. Death is not a preoccu­ pation with you as it is for those old men. I referred to the dead man as an object, a ma­ terial substance, a corpse. I imagine that this is how you often think of people, as raw material which eventually returns to its natural state.

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It is then that my faith in Christ can no longer be silent.

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TA7 ell, the Black & Reds came out right ■ ■ on time last month as per usual. Some of the fire of Dave Russow’s concluding statement “As Homecoming approaches” was taken away when his article first appeared in print a week after Homecoming. Similar anachron­ isms abounded throughout the issue. After the last issue our editor, Dave, told us not to write about any events which can be specifi­ cally dated. The exclusion of such dates pro­ vides a built-in failsafe against further embar­ rassment should the November issue not come out until February.

In my estimation no one person can be blamed for the characteristic tardiness of the B 6s? R. On the other hand (much as I hate to admit it), I must carry some of the guilt.

I have trouble meeting deadlines. Why? Oh, I could blame it on lack of inspiration, as so many others in the past have done. I could say I was swamped with tests the week of the deadline, but everyone knows that you should­ n’t have to study for a test if you prepare your daily assignments well. I could blame it on my typing speed, or lack of it, but Mrs. Quam taught me well. Yes, I could say a lot of things. They all might be true.

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Yet, after some deep introspection (during history class) I found one flaw of self that far surpassed any other of my shortcomings, be they physical or mental. I had lost sight of my calling. I had forgotten what it meant to be on the staff of the B 6s? R. I forgot that only material of the highest literary quality ever makes it in the B 6s? R. I forgot that the B 6s? R holds a position of high honor on the NWC

library magazine racks along with other liter' ary giants such as the Milton Quarterly and the PMLA. I forgot that the volumes of the B 6? R are immortalized in the famed “stacks" along with the three volumes of Don Quixote in the original Spanish. I forgot that the B & R is a publication in which firms with national reputations advertise their products. I forgot that the B & R is a magazine in which 7 Up peddles the Uncola and Hostess pushes its Twinkie. I forgot what else I forgot. At any rate, the day I remembered forgetting these unforgettable facts will not be forgotten by me for a long time. (And don’t you forget it.)

Mindful once again of my calling, I shall strive with renewed zeal to complete the work which is set before me.

As most of you have surmised from my last article, I always try to accurately report the events on campus and in the classroom which are of interest to all. I had hoped to gleen some kernels of wisdom for this column from the Homecoming Banquet. Remembering that I had fallen asleep ten minutes into the program last year, this year I took a tape recorder along so I would be sure not to miss any of the action. The tape recorder fell asleep too. About the only items it picked up were two old poems—“Spring is Sprung” and “Fall Fell”—and Mark Zarling saying “I’m going to keep this short.” Leaving the Banquet idea behind (as has been done in the past) I came up with something I consider a first.

We all have a fifteen minute break before morning chapel. Most students use this valuable time to study for their third and fourth

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hour classes. Others stuff their faces at the canteen. The more prudent among us sleep.

In general, the students use this time to engage in whatever activity they deem most worth the while. But, how many of you actually know how the profs use their break time? Not too many, right? It is for this reason that I would like to take you inside the Lower Faculty Room for a typical morning break.

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Prof. Krust: Yep. They said they wanted to go out and watch for the return of Halley's comet. By the way, what are you doing here so early?

Prof. Spud: I had another free period. We have too many Greek teachers. There’s not enough work to go around.

Inst. Wetland: Not enough work! I'm barely keeping ahead of my classes.

Prof. Spud: Well, we’ll sec if we can work out a better schedule for you next year.

Inst. Wetland: Next year??! I'm not staying around here. I want to go out where there are some real people. (Begins crying and chain-lights a cigarette.)

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(Enter the rest of the Faculty) Prof. Charader: Boy, was that a tough class to get through.

Prof. Slender: Why was that?

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Prof. Frontsman: Oh really. Well, I think its OK to use a jimmy if you use it in the right way.

Prof. Blitz;: I'll agree there. Jimmies are the only way I ever made it through this place.

Inst. Wetland: You think jimmies would help me get through with this place?

Prof. Blit?: You blew it, kid. You’re here for good.

Inst. Wetland: (Flowing tears extinguish his cigarette. He lights another.)

Prof. Picky: Hey, who made this coffee to­ day? It really stinks.

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Dean Lindaman: Not as had as your pipe.

What have you got in it anyway? It smells like old rope!

Prof. Picky: I ground up one of your cigars and tried smoking it. You're right. It does stink.

Prof. Bear: Hey, have you all seen my new calculator?

Prof. Picky: Yes, we’ve all seen your new calculator—about a thousand times.

Prof. Bear: Look at this! It adds and subtracts.

Prof. Peeper: I still think the back of the book works better.

Prof. Krust: Wow! Did you sec that falling star that went shooting by?

Prof. Sharp: Don’t quote me on this, but I don’t think you can . . . ah, boys, are you all listening? I'll speak a little slower. I don’t think you can sec a falling star in the daylight. think I Prof. Krust: Maybe you're right. was thrown off by the apparent eastward drift of the sun. (He gases blankly into space.) Boy, I sure like watching heavenly bodies.

Tutor Kissedher: Speaking of which, who was that chick you were with the other night, Cobbler?

Tutor Cobbler: Just one of my many. Noth' ing special.

Tutor Kissedher: Man, I’d give up my Cross Country trophy for something like that.

Dorf: Not me, baby. The only thing I like is a dead duck.

Dean Lindaman: Dorf?

Prof. Krust: What are you doing here?

Prof. Picky: You’re not a member of the faculty.

Dorf: I’m not?

Tutor Kissedher: He’s not?

Inst. Wetland: Want to trade places?

Dean Lindaman: You better leave, Dorf.

Dorf: Can I finish my coffee?

Prof. Stubble: Ah, done at last.

Prof. Sharp: Done with what?

Prof. Stubble: Correcting my tests.

Prof. Sharp: Why, you just started five min' utes ago. It takes me four and a half months to get mine done.

Prof. Stubble: Mine are easy to correct. The questions are so tough, the students always leave them blank. It works out great.

Dr. Sullied van: Aye, aye, aye!

Prof. Stubble: What are you reading there, Bimte?

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Dr. Sulliedvan: No. The Chicago Tribune.

Prof. Stubble: Was ist los? That’s German, in case you don't know.

Dr. Sulliedvan: The daily double at Arlington was 8-3. It paid 187.95.

Dr. Layman: Hurray, I hit!

Dr. Sulliedvan: At Arlington?

Dr. Layman: No, no. I mean I finally came up with a quiz that everyone flunked.

Prof. Stubble: Wow! Congratulations.

Dr. Layman: This is the happiest day of my life.

Dorf: I hate to interrupt, but don’t you think it's about time we went to chapel?

Prof. Picky: Haven’t you left yet?

Dorf: I had to finish my cigarette.

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a wild emotional spree. The difference in our age makes a mockery of social norms. Yet, I cannot let my love die. Please help me. You’re the only one I’ve got.

Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Although collegians taking Coeds out is far from uncommon, a wide age span does present problems. You sound like you fit in this cate­ gory. Take heart, others have fallen before you. If you are not one to throw accepted social behavior to the wind, there are other means by which you can appease your pangs of love until your little Coed grows up to be a “big” girl.

To avoid peer ridicule you must work un­ dercover. Find out her schedule. See what times she will be walking past your window.

Map her daily path between buildings and pick out suitable observation posts, but don’t get caught staring. That is a tell-tale sign of infatuation. If she’s a dorm student, stand behind her in all the meal lines. This non­ chalant move can give you up to minutes a day standing next to her without being too obvious. Make yourself available in all public buildings on campus. Practice piano. (The Music-Aud is a famous Coed hangout.) Study in the library. In short, pattern your daily routine around her. These brief encounters during the day may not take the place of a bona fide date, but do not carry the high risk of the same.

Mikey I'd like to end C fe? C this month with a little ditty that I came up with after hours of thoughtful agony. (TC members may notice slight similarity to “Roommates on the Tour”), (To the tune of “Strangers in the Night”) Roommates in the dorm, Birds of a feather.

Roommates in the dorm, We live together.

Deep within our heart, We know we'll never part.

Roommates in the dorm, We share our pit spray.

Roommates in the dorm, What more can I say?

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We are very close.

We like each other.

I am never rooming with another.

In fair times and storm, My roommate in the dorm.

We’ve had lots of fun.

Just think this year of ours has only just begun.

The nights have been real fun, But class is such a bore, Really makes me snore.

Try to get an “A” or “B” And hope you wind up with a k‘C”.

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NEED ACTION? - TRY SOCCER The college football season has thus far ■*" proved to be a successful one. The foot­ ball team has provided us with great action and fine entertainment on the autumn weekends. Nothing beats a good football game in the fall. There is, however, another sport right here on campus that has been somewhat overlooked, which also gives the action-seeking fan his share of excitement and thrills. That sport is soccer; and the team, the Northwestern Soccer Club I myself was fairly unacquainted with the Soccer Club until I attended one of their games against Maranatha Baptist College. I was treated to a lot of action and excitement.

The game itself and many of the rules were new to me, although I did know the object of the game was to kick the ball into the opponents goal. I’m sure that many people feel the

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same way and are unfamiliar with the game, since the opportunity to see a soccer match is not nearly as common as in the European coun­ tries. ., ^ • j I went to the game wi p ’ anxious to see just what 1 was • didn t expect was to fin e 8 > tn paced and hard hitting as 1 in p i be. Those who think that there isn t much contact, should just count \X/uln nne collisions and run-ins do occur. When one stops to think that no great amount of pads are worn, you come to the conclusion that soccer ranks right up there with other contact sports. nf SDeed and coordination A fa r P player. The is also require y 8 j motion with very game is almost continually mwrtoa y few interruptions. There are long y

or time outs. When either team makes a substitution, it is done quickly and the game moves on. I found myself easily and completely taken up by the action of the game.

The game was played on the Maranatha campus. It was played on their homecoming weekend, as well as ours. They had a huge crowd in attendance that cheered and roared at every shot on either goal. All that yelling,

really made the atmosphere electric. I was truly impressed. Soccer had become a new in' terest for me. Before the game I had no ink' ling that I would have enjoyed it as much as I did. Now I can say that I heartily recommend that all should try to take in one of the Soccer Club's remaining matches. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in for a pleasant surprise!

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Izihitorala GOOD LUCK! T1 he day of the big game arrived, and as the fullback put on his socks in the locker room, a friend wished him luck. The fullback's team went on to win that game. For the fullback himself it had been a great day. He had played an excellent game, rushing over 200 yards, striking pay dirt three times.

The following game was again a big one.

The fullback did everything the same. He put on the same socks, in the same locker room; the only thing different was that that one friend didn’t wish him luck.

The fullback's team didn’t win that one.

In fact the outcome was far different. For the fullback it was his last game. A clip to his knee tore some cartilage, necessitating surgery which barred him from participating in any strenuous contact sport ever again.

To what would we attribute the fullback’s circumstances? What thrust him to such heights and then dashed him downward with such a crushing blow?

The world might note the difference be­ tween the two big games and say that luck was the factor. They would say that the full­ back's charmed life and good fortune ended after that first big game, and that the second game was really a bad break for the fullback.

For the world, luck and chance are a re­ ality. Often people attribute their actions and entire existence to random luck. They follow life patterns that are based solely on lucky in­ tuitions. They put their faith in how the chips fall. This kind of faith is, of course, a vain faith.

have a special assurance “that all things work together for good to them that love God.” With such assurance, we know that any' thing that does happen to or for us is for our good. If then we were that fullback, looking beyond our human natures and our disappointments, we would know that the way God di­ rected our lives, injury or no, was for the best.

But, who can understand the mysteries of God? Often we are blind to God’s purposes.

God has revealed His main purpose, that of the salvation of man to His glory, and. that purpose ought to be our guide to the under­ stand ng of the purposes God has for us in every incident of our lives. We must remem­ ber that God wishes always to keep us on the narrow way, and when we wander, the crook, which may jerk our necks a little, is a sure way of restoring us to the fold. In the full­ back’s case, the injury was perhaps the crook.

But we needn’t explain God’s wisdom. His wisdom stands of itself. For how could we explain why Luther had such a biting conscience, a conscience that led him on to reopen the doors of salvation to man, salvation by grace alone, by faith alone, and by Scripture alone? Why did our fathers take the stands they did, and influential conditions arise that brought our synod to this year of Grace 125?

Each one of us, as individuals, can reflect upon our lives and see numerous times when God’s hand was guiding; and when times get rough, we will know that is that same hand of God at work.

We truly have been lucky. And we will continue to be lucky, no matter what the cir­ cumstances, if we remember that luck is not what superstition makes of it. Luck can be God’s nickname.

We of the true faith realize that luck can’t exist. We know that all of creation is in our Lord s hands. He governs all. There is nothing that escapes His directive, and therefore we

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PCETCy The Incident Someone spit thoroughly masticated carrots against the fire door by my room.

I passed it fourteen times before they cleaned it up.

Insanity takes many forms.

The Day After Homecoming You know, there's a lot to be said for just sitting here; I’d never expect so many ants could live together in one place.

What do they eat (each other)?

How many did I squash When I contentedly sat on them?

And why are they so intent on running across printed pages, like letters come to life and gone wild?

And I'd never look at gnats objectively. Too small hardly to be noticed in so vast a realm as the sky (don’t they get lonely?).

They chase each other like myopic hounds after fox or a jay after a future mate, but a gust of wind comes along, taking one and leaving the other.

Starting is Crutch Peat Borrow

It's good to sit under this tree that droops its branches and leaves to the ground and plays in the wind, like a woman’s long, wild hair.

It chases about your face and stings everywhere it hits as long as the leaves don’t fall.

He glammed at her across the sound, Spouting dactyls in his eyes; Said, "Cauliflower’s ten a pound.”

Spitting driblets with his lies.

She crisped at him across the peat, Slobbing beetles in her teeth; Said, "Chew some languor with your meat.

Laughing crinkles in relief.

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don' t give Keres an old man1 s chance," the statistician observed. He inflated his chest and tried to sound official.

"The young American's as hard as nails.

He wouldn't take a draw from his own mo­ ther." A little audience that had clus­ tered around the scorer's table murmured sympethetically.

"Besides, the old man will crack; he's been going for two weeks now," he continued. "You'd think that they'd give him a day's rest, what with it being his last tournament, but Hunter wants to play today, and there's no use arguing with him."

Hunter was the latest star in the chess heavens.

Flamboyant, colorful, inconsistent, he flaunted authority with an easy nonchalance. His opponents called him ruthless, aggressive, a sore loser, but he had trounced some of the greatest chessmasters of the twentieth century before he was fourteen. He was older now but time hadn't mellowed his image.

Whatever one said about Hunter, no one would deny that he loved chess. He lived it. Everywhere; in restaurants, hotels, bathrooms, he worked out problems on tablecloths and shirtcuffs, muttering the strange jargon of chess as he crossed intersections and climbed stairs, Barely literate, his enemies claimed, he had dropped out of high school to play chess full time.

The New York Times called him "the bull in the chess china shop."

"Yessir," the statistician rubbed his onion nose, "That poor old guy will have his hands full with Hunter."

Beneath the smoky lights they fought a silent battle. A thousand strong, squint­ ing at their boards until the green and white squares began to swim before their eyes, the players sat on either side of the long tables, some leaning back in folding chairs, sipping coffee from white styrofoam cups, some crouched and snarl-

ing with cigarettes clenched in their fists. Clocks raced at their sides like impatient hearts. Kings, armies, nations tottered and collapsed, and the chess players scribbled notations on their score pads or grabbed a hamburger before the afternoon round.

Only a few spectators had ventured in­ to the fray, and most of these circled the front table, elevated on a miniature pagoda, where the winners advanced. Per­ iodically, the statistician, by now gross­ ly unshaven, heaved himself from his lum­ py armchair and posted match results on a battered bulletin board. "If you're gonna talk, you gotta leave," he would thrust out his Bronx chin and warn the whisperers.

A late November sun had sneaked past the shades, but no one had noticed.

Even at the winner's table you wouldn't have spotted Keres except for his great shocks of white hair. He sat stiffly erect, unconsciously compensating for his slight build, his arms folded on his chest. The final round was beginning in five minutes.

He wore a familiar tweed suit and a matching plaid cravat. "For luck," he'd like to say. Now and then he tapped his clay pipe out in an ashtray.

It was the final round of the tourna­ ment and Keres was cold. It started in his stomach like a tight knot and crept up his veins until his whole body was shaking—not that it frightened him any­ more.

In the second round Portnoi had passed a pawn in the end game, and Keres had barely drawn even after two hours.

He was shivering so badly then that he had to stand up and bundle an overcoat around himself. Still, despite the cold and Hunter's antics, he had led the mot­ ley tournament from the beginning, los­ ing only the fifth round, drawing other­ wise with black and winning with white.

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"No sense in wasting time, right?"

Hunter's eyes searched his.

There were sweat circles under his arms.

Keres nodded quietly and moved: Pawn to Queen's four.

He was playing Queen games before Hunter was even born. They exchanged the opening vollies swiftly as Keres steered into a little known varia­ tion of the Grtinfeld Defense. Black cas­ tled queen-side and Keres moved to open the cluttered center. It was no use pre­ tending he wasn't cold, Keres realized regretfully; he was shaking.

Hunter sniffled, took off his glasses and wiped them on his shirt.

That was the difference between youth and age. Hunter was hot and he was cold.

Hunter punched the clock hard and Keres looked up reprovingly.

Clocks were ex­ pensive. No matter how heated the game, Keres handled his clocks respectfully.

Hunter had crossed his legs, propped his elbows on them, and cupping his chin in his hands, rocked from side to side.

His rhythm began to infect Keres. He caught himself swaying in his chair and stopped. Someone snickered.

By now many of the other games were finished and a small audience held its In stifled breath around the table, whispers they agreed that Hunter was play­ ing over his head. "Tremendous defense," someone whispered behind his shirtsleeve.

When asked, the statistician hitched up his pants importantly and observed that Keres would have to use his initiative.

"He'll never last another end game." The audience decided to agree with him.

The flags fell noiselessly as the clocks ticked past the second hour. HunThat annoyed ter sniffled and moved.

Keres more than anything. Maybe it was a nervous conditioner a cold, but it annoyed him. He offered Hunter a handkerchief across the table. Hunter declined.

The young American contradicted every­ thing that Keres had ever stood for. He blew cigarette smoke into the old man's eyes, twisted his tongue into odd angles at the most crucial moments. and he Invariably, every seventeen sniffled. seconds, a sniffle. Keres had timed them.

Really, it was insufferable for a man of his age and reputation to be sniffled at.

Especially in the middle game, when that cursed cold was gnawing at his intestines.

Could Hunter guess at his suffering?

Probably not. Hunter's eyes rarely left the board in tight situations; he only sniffled.

Keres noticed that even his bones ached when he shifted his legs. He was too old, too experienced to worry about the next round, but he had heard so much about the He knew that he was as young American, good as any of the old masters, and,to be sure. this would be the decisive round, He was leading Hunter by only half a But fifty years of tournaments point. had left the old man cunning, He tried to look past the gaping crowd as indif­ ferently as an Indian warrior, even though his insides were quivering like a rabbit Furtively, he wiped his in a snare. hands on his trouser legs. Hunter was fretting impatiently in the corner with the officials. Something about the clocks.

It hadn't always been like this, he remembered. When he was young he played tournament after tournament with no more than a Bufferin headache. His name had been on the lips of every Cuban when he defeated Capablanca in the final round of the South American play-offs. He had of­ ten been successful, but never outstand­ ing, the foil for the great masters he had played. At first he played effort­ lessly and lived like a champion. Fast cars, fancy hotels, glittering women. He began to play to pay his debts; he played too often and too fast, and the lean years had forgotten him in dank high school au­ ditoriums, at blindfold exhibitions.

He toured the tournament round reckless­ ly in the Depression, living with the wind that swept through dusty Midwestern villages. He had never won a tournament.

"Brilliant, but inconsistent; can't win the big ones," the judges had said when they passed him up for the All-American team.

And that became a magnet as old age caught him off his guard, He straggled on for years after most chess players re­ tire. The cold became worse through every tournament. He was afraid sometimes that he could not compete without it. It had become so overpowering that he had de­ cided that this was to be his last tour­ nament, his masterpiece of consistency, his refutation of the critics. And so far, it had been.

He had guarded his strength jealously like a veteran boxer before the bell; he had turned dead lost games into draws and drawn games into wins. Only the cold would not leave.

Someone coughed; Keres looked up. The gangling American was climbing into his chair. They shook hands across the table; Hunter was wearing a tee-shirt.

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The cold was getting worse. Keres looked at his hands strangely.

The an­ cient veins were trembling. He bent dou­ ble once as a particularly violent spasm hit him.

It was terrifying; the whole room was swirling, the fluorescent lights were floating before his eyes like pendu­ lums. He clutched a frozen piece in his hands, a pearled white bishop, and shoved it forward to King's five, a move he had reminded himself before not to make. Mum­ bling an apology, he nearly fell from his chair as someone helped him to the rest­ room and stretched him out on an old couch.

He had never run, he reflected, not even from the greatest of the masters.

Lying there now, staring at the blank walls, he knew that the sniffling Amer­ ican would win. The fellow was so young, so strong, he could not be denied. He had read victory in his eyes when he left the table, a gloating inevitability that would knock an old man over in its wake.

By the time he returned to the room, the cold had subsided.

"Feeling all right?" Hunter asked.

"I'll be fine," he answered gruffly, avoiding his eyes.

As the fourth hour ticked past, the statistician was remarking a little pomp­ ously to reporters outside the door that in his opinion Hunter was catching the old man and had dangerous Queen-side threats. "Keres seems dazed, like he's said. hypnotized," the statistician scratching his chin.

And Keres was dazed.

The cold trem­ bling had vanished, but the cold of the ancients was thick on his head. Clutching his overcoat with his hands, he sat before the board blindly, making small, routine moves.

Some might have called the game fairly even, but he knew that his dream would never come true. Hunter made his move at last and slammed the clock tri­ umphantly; the spectators started to buzz.

Keres cleared his eyes wearily.

It was a combination that won Hunter the exchange, a rook for a knight, and he had the moves, no question about that.

His hand darted from piece to piece as they played it out. The crowd was hushed.

"There goes the old man," someone whis­ pered .

It was all too tiue, Keres mused; he'd better resign and crawl into his old flannel pajamas under a thousand feather quilts and never be cold again. After all, it was only an old man's foolish

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head of Hunter. He would win the tourna­ ment. Why did he hesitate? The tourna­ ment that everyone said he would never win was his.

He had dreamed of it all his life, worked for this moment that would crown a lifetime. He had suffered indescribable tortures patiently for it.

He could take the prize money and retire, raise ducks on a non-competitive little farm and forget he had ever played chess.

He had only wanted to win one dream. tournament after he had devoted his en­ tire life to chess.

He didn't knowhow long he'd been sit­ ting there when he felt the crowd go si­ He looked up through his thick lent. lenses like a frightened owl. Hunter was "Hey, wake reaching across the table, up. I just offered you a draw."

Keres looked down at the board to be sure he wasn't dreaming. No, there on the table beside Hunter's elbow stood his own white rook, and he still held the black knight in his hand. The end game was certainly lost.

Hunter was continuing, "I like your spunk, old man. I saw you getting sick before, and I liked you all the more foi playing on."

A draw would keep him half a point a-

And still . . . the decision, splitsecond.

Hunter's hand extended across the board. Keres felt the cold, once again tensing in his abdomen, like a coiled spring. It always attacked in decisions.

Hunter sniffled.

"No," Keres heard his voice surging fromagreat distance. "No," he repeated and tipped his king.

Campus & Classroom His story here I'd like to quip.

The ballad of a boy named Zip.

nave you ever II that pleases

tried to write humor everyone?

OPUS QUOD FIERI NON POTEST! Lest I be accused of setting myself up as a martyr, here are a few cases in point. In October I made a few remarks about the Dining Hall. For the next three weeks they seemed to run out of dessert every time I came in. In November I wrote about the faculty room at break time, My G.P.A. dropped seven tenths of a point in two days, and I didn't even have any tests. In my first article at the end of last year I wrote a little play about Dean. He made me Kogler's R.A. Since I have a strong, built-in in­ stinct for self-preservation, I decided not to write this month's C & C until I had located the perfect subject for my warped humor, Somebody who wouldn't retaliate. Someone who could take it on the nose and bounce right back laughing.

My search was successful, I found someone who said that he would give his left arm, if only his name would appear in Campus and Classroom.

Your wish is my command.

Mark was a very handsome lad (Or so he always told his dad) Until that fateful football game, And now his nose is not the same.

His nose, once beautiful and straight Was now a curse he'd come to hate.

It once went here, it now went there.

It now is curved which once was fair.

Poor Mark had thought he'd had enough.

Life with his schnozz, it was quite tough.

He thought, "My nose I've got to fix.

And maybe then I'll get some chicks.'

So Mark went to the doctor quick To see if he could turn the trick.

Doc said that he would operate Some cartilage to separate.

On Monday Zip took off from school And went into the hospitool.

When he checked in, to his surprise, There were some girls before his eyes.

THE BALLAD OF A BOY NAMED ZIP They were the nurses dressed in white.

For his poor eyes, oh, what a sight.

They did his every need attend.

Mark hoped that it would never end.

I know a very carefi’ee youth Who always smiles and tells the truth.

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The operation went just fine.

And Zarling's nose was right on line.

Then after he came out of shock, He kissed a nurse and thanked the Doc. Then Zarling's uncles entered in.

Just as he kissed the nurse again.

It was the Pope and William Zell.

They both were glad to see him well.

"Smiley's Gym" has just recently become the topic of heated debate.

Professor Schroeder feels his "gym" is being taken for granted, and yes, even being abused by the students, He wants to establish a new set of rules, similar to the ones in effect for Turk's Palace.

Here is a list of the proposed rules: I.

A special suit must be worn in the Library consisting of: A. A reversible red and gold headband to keep the sweat of the brow from damaging the finish on the library tables.

B. Black library shorts with extra padding in the seat to prevent injuries brought on by exces­ sive sitting.

C. White cloth slippers must be worn to cut down on walking noise and floor scuffing. (No street shoes may be worn under ANY circumstances.

II. The stacks will be open 7-9 PM MON-WED-FRI nights when six or more students are present.

III. The reference room will be open every school day for heavy dic­ tionary workouts.

IV. Library classes will be conducted through the sophomore year in Completion of four secollege. mesters of lib-ed is necessary for graduation.

V. An intramural reading program will be established for all those not interested in going out for the varsity library team.

"Feeling good, Mark?" asked the Pope.

He feigned great pain and answered, "Nope."

•He pul led this little masquerade For extra time with nursing aides.

Too bad for Mark; the doctor knew That his departure time was due.

The doctor said, "I've fixed your nose.

Get out of bed. Put on some clothes."

Mark thought his stay had been too terse.

He'd like to stay there with that nurse.

Now this is not the poem's end.

I've got just one more verse, my friend.

Zip liked it so when he was hurt 'Cuz he had got a chance to flirt.

He's now become a Masochist In hope that something else will twist.

Since brevity is the soul of wit, I think I'll keep the column short this month and move right into "Dear Mikey."

Once again my mailbox was flooded with four letters this month, I'm sorry I couldn't get to answering all of them, but here is the cream of the crop:

DEAR MIKEY: Could you tell me what "Smiley's Gym" is?

I have heard it referred to, but cannot locate it on our NWC campus com­ plex, I was embarrassed to ask anyone else. I came to you.

MIKEY DEAR MIKEY: I'm a big fan of yours. I have all your albums.

I've been to all of your performances. You're great. I read Mark Schroeder's article about you in last month's Black and Bed. I was wondering how you felt about it. Were you really influenced by Dylan?

ANN ADMIRER

CONFUSED DEAR ANN ADMIRER: First of all, I'd like to say that I appreciate your letter. Being an admir­ er of mine puts you in quite an elite group. Now to your question.

Although I do not wish to belittle the efforts of this budding, young music cri-

DEAR CONFUSED: Any Special II could have told you that "Smiley's Gym" is located in the Library-Science Building.

To be frank.

I wouldn't have answered this stupid question if it weren't for the fact that

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tic, in all sincerity I muse say that he is all wet. He missed the boat completeiy- I was influenced by Dylan about as much as the Galloping Gourmet was influ­ enced by NWC's beef hash. In my opinion, Dylan is just another mellow-voiced sing­ er with a pretty face. He was carried to the top, riding the wave of popularity currently enjoyed by the harmonica, which, incidentally, I would like to teach him to play correctly.

Dylan's lyrics have no social relevance whatsoever, tending toward the absurd.

As far as I'm concerned, when you're talking lyrics, you're talking Donny Os­ mond.

It is he, not Dylan, after whom I have patterned my entire personal ca­ reer.

No other artist even approaches his unhampered, straightforward style portrayed in "Puppy Love" or "Go Away, Little Girl." Don's graspof reality re­ mains unparalleled.

In "A Million to One" he belts out the words, "You're one in a million," laying aside all vain me­ ga Ionian i an isms and expounding the hard­ core facts void of any emotional bally­ hoo. Don does it all.

However, looking at it from a different angle, Schroeder's misinterpretation of my work may be a direct result of my personal ineptitude. While striving for the highest attainable plane (i.e. Osmondism) I may have fallen short, thus placing myself in the same category as Dylan and countless other would-be art­ ists.

My public will have to decide my fate.

By the way, seeing that you are a fan of mine. you might appreciate a copy of the lyrics from my latest release, "Please Give Me More." It was recorded before a live audience at the NWC Field House on November 5 during a benefit concert for the MLS seniors.

The background music on this cut was handled exceptionally well by the Spazz Ensemble, highlighted with string-smoking riffs by Wunderkind on the violin.

I sure love to study.

I learn my stuff real good.

I would not chase women Even if I could.

All I like is homework.

All else is a bore.

And I'm pleading, still I'm pleading Please give me more.

Come to old Northwestern, Maybe then you'll see Just how much fun Classic languages can be.

Students that keep griping Really make me sore; I'll keep pleading 'til I'm bleeding Please give me more.

Hope you liked it!

MI KEY M.A.W.

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affiDAVits The Nature of American Cult Mysticism you're still reading this after that I ftitle, I have to hand it to you, you've I mean, you're obviously not You go for the deeper, meaningful, intellec­ tual articles.

You missed it on this one, but you're intentions were good.

What inspired this article was the re­ cent flush of articles on Transcendental Meditation through all the big magazines.

I felt maybe I could move in to pick up the loose ends*, even if there isn't any­ thing new to say.

(This, by-the-bye. hasn't been any criterion for BSE mater­ ial in the past.)

I could make some claim of having a new slant on the subject, but that claim is as transparent as Palestrina's ethe­ real melodies, Underneath would be the usual rehash.

I could claim to make a penetrating analysis into the subject, but no one really cares anyway. So my intention in this article is to ramble.

Actually, I've been wanting to do this article for some time, ever since Java helped me move back into NWC last August.

And what began as a passing interest in a strange haircut, became a passing in­ terest in cult and mysticism in general.

I think the first thing you have to ask is why there are so many cults around today. And you have to ask the question because lhe cults are in the news, and cultists are in the streets. It's get­ ting so that the sophomore class isn't safe in the streets of Chicago anymore.

Mysticism is a part of American cultur­ al life today.

I don't think it's too difficult to understand why there are so many cults

got guts.

the Campus and Classroom only man.

* This is the first in a series of mixed metaphors, inserted for the delight of anyone who knows anything about composi­ tion.

around. Cults offer intellectual peace, an escape from existential contradiction.

It's not that cultists don't want to think or use logic. It's more that they defer logic to the cult center.

That's another mouthful, I know, But let me give an example.

Last winter a disciple of Rev. Sun Myung Moon wandered into the Dining Hall, selling a box of candles and incidentally the Unification Church as well.

Here was a girl whose dedication I could really respect. I mean, any way you look at it, it took courage to approach a body of pre-theological students who would obviously be well-versed in their own dogma. But her courage took on heroic proportions when it appeared that she was little able to do more than recite her doctrinal catalog.

She had transferred critical understand­ ing to the cult center.

People better than she understood and that was enough for her.

She terminated our conversa­ tion, "Even if I could answer your ques­ tions, you wouldn't understand. You're not ready.

But come down to the center in Milwaukee and then you'll understand."

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Peter Marin in Harper's Magazine (Oc­ tober '75) tells of a similar encounter with a woman who had just received Er­ hard Seminars Training (EST), which is basically an expanded human potential mysticism. Concerning her enlightenment.

Marin reports, She now understood . . . that she was God; that whatever one thought to be true was true beyond all argu­ ment; that I was also God, and that my ideas were also true, but not as true as hers because I had not re­ ceived the training; and that my use of logic to criticize her beliefs was unfair, because reason was "irra­ tional" though she could not tell me why.

This deference of logic to the cult center is not altogether different from that found in the more traditional reli­ gious cults.

The Mormon defers to the special revelation of Joseph Smith, And on more than one occasion, a Jehovah's Witness has deferred in point of Scrip­ tural-doctrinal consistency to some prom­ ised literature or the existence of someone else whose conviction should suffice for me also.

Religious mysticism has a counterpart in scientific mysticism, There, too, you find the deference of logic to the cult center, often a body of dogma. The presuppositions of Darwinism are such a body of cult dogma. An evolutionist, D. W. Thompson, tells it best in C* Growth

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Maybe you start to get the picture.

The mystic cults, far from being anything new, are a part of the total human experience.

We have something of a heritage in them. You find the same abandonment of logical consistency to the cult center throughout history, in today's cults, the traditional religious cults, Darwinism, Sixteenth Century Enthusiasm, midieval asceticism. the formal heresies of the

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Christian Church, the Greek philosophers, and religions to the beginning of his­ tory. The reason we have so many cults today is that they are a part of human history and have always been around.

But why? This is where I should have started. Why is there mysticism at all?

The question is analogous to the ques­ tion, why doesn' t man trust his own think­ ing? Why do men defer to a leader or a body of doctrine which their own thinking calls illogical? I think it is because their own thinking hurts. Now before anyone lets out a disappointed, anticlimactic sigh, I want to stipulate that I know this may not sound like a new idea.

It's It's worth considering, though, worth asking what makes human thinking hurt.

I may as well blow the whole wad now.

It's the concept of eternity which is be­ hind it all. When man is confronted with eternity, it hurts, I'm not talking specifically about the prospect of eternal damnation, although that certainly hurts, too, and is a part of what I have in mind. But I mean something more broad.

This eternity is almost synonymous with I'm sure all of this sounds infinity. rather mystic in itself.

I'll explain.

The first question in human thought is the metaphysical one, "Where did man come from?" You can theorize about the causes or necessary antecedents of man to what­ ever degree you like, but all the time in a ditch in the back of your mind eter­ nity is waiting for you to come along and run out of gas. You are stranded and eternity comes up, pokes your rational eyes out, and says, "Ha! You always ex­ isted." And all you can do is cry out, "Who will lead me?" Joe cult comes along and says, "Leave it to me. Eternity and I are good friends. Even if you don't get along with him, I do." You can't see where you're going, but you do go with him.

The crux of the matter is this. Log­ ic and eternity are antithetical in the human mind. Eternity can't be understood rationally, (If I treat this as other than axiomatic, I'd never finish the article.)

The trouble is that you just can t think logically and system­ atically without coming across the con­ cept of eternity. e's like an electric yo-yo. You spin it out, and it may "sleep" for a while, but eventually it comes back.

I want to give one real live example of this. One of the first western phi-

losophers, Anaximander, tried to state where man came from, As the other Milesianphilosophers, he put aside the con­ cept of the Greek gods with their hints of infinity. Anaximander began construct­ ing antecedents for man. He said man developed from the fish and the fish from But that is where eternity the sea.

He concluded that caught up with him. the sea was separated off from a body of eternal primary substance called the in­

determinate houndless which had eternal It is my opinion that none of motion. the refinements of later philosophers was able to circumvent this same concept of eternity.

In a fit on ambiguity I implied that eternity is painful, That's not quite true. Eternity is the cause behind the pain; however, it's the illogic caused by eternity that is the pain itself, The human mind wants to be logical, to fit the square pegs into the square holes and round into round holes. When it can't. it hurts.

You might say, "Sure, frustration is unpleasant, but why make it into some kind of elemental human pain?" If it stopped at frustration, this could be a Yet it doesn't stop viable objection. there. Once man admits failure to reduce all to a logical consistency, he loses something very important to him— power.

To understand this you have to back­ track a bit, back to the motive for try­ ing to make a comprehensive systematic I'd like to logic in the first place, suggest that that motive is a bid for power or at least the illusion of power.

Man wants no force or existence in his experience to be greater than himself.

He wants independence. He views himself as autonomous.

By setting up a comprehensive logical system, man hopes, perhaps just by sheer understanding, to put all forces beneath himself, and see himself as the autono­ mous regent of the universe. This I of­ fer as personal speculation.

Eternity forces man to realize that there is something greater than himself.

There is existence greater than man who must acknowledge his own finiteness. Even his understanding, his chief hope, is superseded. Thus, his bid for power fails and his autonomous self-image crum­ bles. This does hurt, In fact, I am convinced that there is nothing more pain­ ful than the realization of your own lack

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of power, your helplessness.

Man escapes this pain in mysticism, Man wants someone to tell him there is a logical consistency to the universe with nothing greater than man, even though he knows there is no such consistency. With ------

the aid of social cult support, he places aside what he really knows, and trusts the mystic cult dogma. He defers logic to the cult center, This is a simplification, and I realize there are psycho­ logical corollaries which play in, but I think this is basic to the appeal of the cults.

I rather suspect I've rambled beyond the endurance of the average reader. In fact, I myself am not looking forward to editing this. But, of course, if you've waded through this much, you are, no doubt, above the average reader* (or far, far below).

If I've made generalizations, chalk it up to opinion. If I've stepped on some­ one's toes, may I suggest a rebuttal?

If I've been something less than clear, please just believe me. Eternity and I are good friends.

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Be^onD the seven oaks the spurs on the traveller's boots were bloody from his frenzied demands for more speed from his snorting horse. "Faster, you stumbling-footed beast!

Faster!" he gasped aloud to his fatigued animal as he dug in his heels yet another time.

A worried glance over his shoulder revealed nothing but the fallen leaves swirling in the horse's path.

The English countryside flew past him in a confused blur of gray and black shadows; but to him all motion stood still. The seconds seemed like hours as his horse galloped on. The icy November wind slashing at his thin face had little effect upon him. He glanced to his rear once more and whipped the neck of the puffing beast with the reins, all the while squeezing a little cloth purse tightly in his hand.

Midnight was approaching as the traveller rode along the winding highway between Westerham and Tunbridge Wells.

These were not familiar miles for him; the barren heath extending endlessly around him in all directions with no sign of human habitation served only to emphasize this unfamiliarity to his troubled mind. "What I wouldn't give to be spared this journey," he mut­ tered, hoping to reassure himself, but accomplishing the opposite. His an­ xiety surfaced in his tightly woven brow and his clenched jaws. Again he glanced behind him and closed his thin fingers more securely around his lit­ tle purse.

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His distress increased as he rode.

His nervous eyes danced impulsively from tree to ditch and back again, fully ex­ pecting the shadows to produce his enemy —a brazen fiend who would stop at noth­ ing to deprive him of his most precious possession.

His harried glance again darted to the ribbon of road retreating into the dark­ ness behind him, but when he turned his gaze forward once more, something caught his eye. Through the haze he thought he saw a light—or was his mind so distort­ ed with fear that he was imagining things?

No, it was there! It appeared as a faint pin-prick of yellow illumination in the distance.

He flailed away wildly with his spurs and punished his horse nearly beyond endurance. His eyes were riveted to the tiny speck as its soft glow grew ever so slightly more intense. A faint but perceptible glimmer of hope surfaced on his brow.

He clutched his purse and rode on.

"Che stacatto crackling of the fire lent a cordial warmth to the small main room of the old inn. Alone in the shim­ mering light of the blaze sat three goat­ herds around a sturdy oak table; each was enjoying a flagon of ale. They were dressed from head to toe in gruff skins, and the pungent odor surrounding the ta­ ble betrayed their profession. Nor did their jovial outbursts of laughter conceal their common lot in life; for it is the common man who is truly happy with his station, The proprietor of the Se­ ven Oaks, as the inn was called, was a round, plump man whose neck had long since been smothered by rolls of flesh cascad­ ing from his chin, He grinned sheepishly as he refilled the flagons for his customers, whose regular patronage had never accustomed his nose to their accompanying odor. They sensed his embarrassment and guffawed in unison.

"What's the matter there. Gill'am?

Too warm in 'ere fer ye?" asked the largeSt.i t*le t*iree with mock concern.

"Mebbe we ought t' let us in a little o' that crisp night air, eh, Gill'am?" joined the second herdsman.

Here," added the third, "an' I surely thought it was jes' startin' to feel cozy ere!" They roared as Gilliam began to blush and moved away in silence. Sudenly they heard a horse approaching.

What man would risk 'is bones t' be out on a bloody night like this?" asked

the large herdsman rhetorically.

"Me departed mither, bless 'er soul, couldn't answer yer that, mate," offered the second.

"Mebbe she couldn't, but I surely can," said the third. "'Tis a fool only who'd venture out there, an' yer can be sure o' that!"

The latch sounded and the door burst open with a blast of cold, rushing air.

The traveller entered as quietly as pos­ sible, his eyes peering at the floor, unaware that all the others in the room were trained upon him.

"Mus' be some sort o' nobleman," whis­ pered the third herdsman.

"An' what makes you say that?" in­ quired the second.

"Why, 'e's wear in' a clean coat!" he replied with a furtive gesture toward the stranger.

They failed to stifle a snicker.

The traveller forced the door shut against the wind. He hesitated a moment before turning, as if contemplating how to keep his entrance somewhat inconspic­ uous . He clutched his cloth purse in his hand, and without acknowledging the oc­ cupants of the room, he slithered cau­ tiously to the fire blazing in the corner.

With his back to the goatherds, he stood motionless before the hearth and attempt­ ed to drive the chill from his joints.

The firelight revealed a long, withered, and crooked nose which appeared to serve no practical purpose other than to sepa­ rate his eyes.

And strange eyes they were.

Mounted on his face like little black pebbles on a hand-made vase, they showed no emotion other than the fear and suspicion that had grown accustomed to lurking behind them.

He was an ex­ ceedingly thin man—almost to the point of brittleness—whose limbs reminded the three herdsmen of the fragile larch sap­ lings dotting the countryside. And the fire also revealed a thin hand tightly clutching a little cloth purse. His bo­ ny fingers were shaking.

The large herdsman cleared his throat awkwardly. "Ev'nin' sir. An' what, may I ask brings a man such as yerself to this bit o' nowhere on a night like this?"

The traveller did not reply, although a slight twitch of his head indicated that the question had been heard. "Might an' I ask ye yer name, sir?" he attempted a second time. The traveller turned slow­ ly on his heel; the black pebbles nar­ rowed to a squint.

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"Tell me how far it is to Tunbridge Wells," the stranger demanded, disregard­ ing the prior question. His eyes avoided theirs.

The three simple laborers lik­ ened his mien, frightened and suspicious, to that of a goat cornered by a prowling 102 W. Cady Street wolf, and they pitied him.

"A good two hours by this 'ere road, Phone 261-1796 sir.

Surely yer ain't plannin' to fin­ ish yer journey t'night?" The stranger's eyes met those of the large herdsman mo­ Open Daily at 1 p. m. mentarily.

He turned suddenly back to the fire.

"I must," came the distant reply.

"But squire, this is no night—" "I must be in Tunbridge Wells this And now no more questions very night! and no more advice!" he snapped sharply, PRO SHOP almost frightening himself. The herdsmen exchanged helpless glances and returned to the more cordial company of their flaBILLIARDS gons.

"Here's to wise men, and to fools who think themselves such!" toasted the large herdsmen with an upraised arm.

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He glanced over his left shoulder as he rode; his bony fingers tightened around the little cloth purse.

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America today is literally awash with Halcoholic beverages.

In a time of recession, distilleries and breweries have been among the few industries that have increased production, Magazines are little more than "liquor wishbooks" at times, with cover-to-cover advertise­ ments. It is a national news item that President Ford has reinstated the martini as a respectable drink in posh Washington circles and has "Coors Day" every Thurs­ day. Business executives are increasing­ ly aware that the price of promotions may be alcoholism as they take part in the unending string of business meetings and luncheons, all well supplied with liquor. Dr. Chafez, director of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse states, "American society puts tremendous focus on alcohol as a means of socializing."

So great is this focus, that abstinence, like the lack of a sense of humor, is perhaps the only unforgivable sin today.

In spite of the widespread use of al­ cohol in America, it does have detrimen­ tal effects in the long run for even the "moderate" drinker.

The most alarming effect is damage to brain cells. Alcohol even in moderate concentrations causes "sludging" in the blood stream. Blood cells clump together and impede or stop the flow of blood through the capillar­ ies. This creates an oxygen deficiency which kills brain cells. Higher alcohol levels intensify the clumping to the point of causing hemorrages which create more widespread cell damage, Besides the well known cirrhosis of the liver, muscular activity is impaired with moder­ ate drinking, with muscular damage occurring regardless of dietary intake. The spaces between muscle cells widen and fill with liquids, fatty acids and irreg­ ular mitochondria, in the presence of al­ cohol . 1 This impedes the flow of calcium which is necessary for muscular contraction. This is partly the cause for the loss of muscular control when under the influence of alcohol, Long term as well as temporary impairment is possible.

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Cardiac muscular tissue is not immune, either—a serious consideration for the person with high cholesterol problems and with a history of heart disorders.

Of course, these effects do not occur overnight.

The first-time drinker need not fear massive loss of brain tissue or muscular degeneration, yet these are ra­ ther probable outcomes after twenty to thirty years of moderate drinking, mod­ erate drinking considered as consuming one-and-a-half ounces of alcohol a day, which is equivalent to three bottles of Pabst or two shots of Southern Comfort.

This is a total surpassed by many selfproclaimed "moderate" drinkers.^ The time factor is also not to be taken lightly, for if one starts at 18 (many today drink heavily far below this age), the results could come between 38 and 48, an age when the individual is still very near the peak of his capabilities.

The most alarming aspect of alcohol in America today, however, is the increas­ ing number of adolescents who drink. The youth of our country drink earlier and heavier than ever before. If statistics are believable. ten percent of New York City's junior and senior high school stu­ dents are alcoholics or on the verge of alcoholism.

In a survey of Lutherans, fifty-eight percent of these between the ages of 19 and 22 become "drunk regular­ ly. "3 Drinking among high school stu­ dents has increased ninety percent in the past three years.

Dubious as these figures may be, what is undeniable is the fact that drinking is becoming a popular activity of those well under the legal age. Alone or in groups, young people anywhere from eighth grade on, drink in cars at night, in parks, or at parties at a friend's home (with or without parental permission).

Even the school proper is not immune as a location suitable for drinking. Intox­ ication during the school day is increas­ ing in larger public schools to such a point that special staff members are needed to handle the problem. Almost

has either no example to follow or, at everyone has direct or indirect contact best, a poor example in the parents. with alcohol while a minor. The problem Where examples do exist for the youth cannot be ignored or laughed away. Quite to imitate, he sees his parents fully em­ ominous are the real causes of a drinking bracing a way of life that encourages youth population, causes which are in­ the consumption of alcohol. Drinking is grained in the very nature of American a social amenity.

Alcohol is the life­ society, family life, and the tendencies blood of their parties, the liquor cabin­ of youth itself. et or bar, the never-emptying blood bankAmerican society, like all western All of the adults the youth is aquainted societies, places a great deal of stress with drink.

Their newspapers, magazines upon the individual.

He is to rise of and televisions are packed with adver­ fall by his own actions and worth, with­ tisements glorifying liquor.

What is a out, for the most part, close family ties picnic without a certain brand of vodka? or class distinctions to act as a buffer How can one be successful without a drink between him and the harsh realities of in one hand and a lovely companion ready life.

Even though a teen-ager is still to pour the next? in the home, for the most part he is al­ Alcohol is one of the steps on the ready a separate entity, without anyone stairway to the good life in America. to look to for assistance in the tasks Yet, its use is' a practice forbidden to of learning how to live. At every turn, the adolescent.

Parents parade the use the American ideal of individualism is of alcohol in front of the youth's eyes, impressed upon him. Failure to stand on only to deny him access to it under their his own two feet and failure to be able own supervision.

They make no attempt to cope with personal problems are easily construed as failures in learning how to to teach him how to use liquor properly, grow up.

Consequently, the adolescent possibly due to their own inability to looks to himself for guidance which is use it or their frivolous attitude toward often nothing more than a wandering in alcohol.

The youth has only one other the social wilderness.

Scornful of ad­ avenue open to him, the procurement of vice from his elders and without support alcohol illegally and the unsupervised from his peers in times of need, at times use and abuse of it. It is interesting it is quite literally the adolescent ato note that among Orthodox Jews, who gainst the world. incorporate the use of wine into their A long-held theory on the causes of daily religious life and diligently in­ drinking considers this stress and anxiety struct their offspring in the use of al­ of daily life the chief cause for turning cohol, the abuse is much lower than in to alcohol. Faced with seemingly insur­ the rest of the nation. Alcohol becomes mountable obstacles to success, the "first something placed under family auspices, commandment" of the American middle class, an occurrence rare to such an extent and unable to accept the reality of fail­ elsewhere. ure, due largely to his own myoptic point All too often, however, the youth is of view, the youth turns to alcohol. left entirely on his own.

The nuclear Here a new world awaits him, free of family simply provides too little super­ stress and unattainable goals, free of vision and instruction too much of the feelings of powerlessness and failure. time. The family is no longer the center With alcohol, if the youth cannot solve of life for many Americans and therefore something, it simply fades into insigni­ fails in its function of child rearing. ficance.

To him, the after-effects the In many families both parents work, leav­ next day, as well as the long-term re­ ing the child to fend for himself at sults, are well worth the temporary re­ home, or in school, or in another insti­ lease. tution which serves as a foster parent.

Yet, even well-adjusted youths drink.

The ties between parent and child fail Likewise, many who are faced with equal to become strong enough to be signifi” amounts of stress, never take up the cantly influential.

Cut off from his practice.

Stress alone is not a suffi­ parents, the child can become a law unto cient cause for the widespread use of himself, with no one to direct him. On alcohol among youth.

A far more inclu­ top of this dereliction of duty on the sive reason is the recent disintegration part of parents, the task of child rear­ of the family.

Due to changes within ing cannot be relegated to a live-in the family, the maturing son or daughter grandparent or close relatives nearby as

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it was in the time of close-knit, extended families, Standards of behavior have to be handed down from one generation tc the next. How is the youth, left to himself, supposed to be able to live accord­ ing to standards he has never been taught?

The youth who abuses alcohol is the re­ sult, to a large extent, of his isolated position in the nuclear family.

In place of family ties which the nu­ clear family often fails to supply, the youth substitutes loyalty to his peer The average adolescent spends group. about twice as much time with peers as with his parents and prefers it that way. 4 Highly peer-oriented already, the youth, cut adrift from a meaningful fa­ mily environment, tries ever harder to gain acceptance of those about him. A robust drinking tendency is a quick way to achieve this needed acceptance.

Not only does the nuclear family's dereliction of duty promote peer loyalty, but the age segregation of society it­ self contributes heavily to the lack of perspective on the part of youth. Rare­ ly does he come in contact with people outside of his own age bracket. The adolescent remains unaware of other peo­ ples' points of view. There are no stan­ dards of living applicable to him except those of his group; he learns from those with whom he associates.

Without the experience of older gener­ ations, all too often he learns the les­ sons of immediate gratification and gen­ eral rejection of the time-tested values of his parents. Alcohol fits beautifully into both of these categories. Alcohol is immediately satisfying without a long period of struggling towards it.

In a complex world, drinking is one of the few easy things to do.

The overindulgence of alcohol is also a blow to established respectability, creating an aura of coun­ ter-respectability that carries weight among adolescents. Teen-agers often ad­ mire those who have dared to step over the lines of conformity that define them.

It is very easy for the rest of the group collectively to follow the leader in the hope of sharing "the good times."

Once a group is involved in an activity that violates the respected standards of behavior, it is easy for the individual to be caught up in actions which he would not normally do on his own initiative.

Extreme behavior can easily develope.

Once peer loyalty has matured, it is much harder for external influences to

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Iso­ lated in a society where respectable standards of behavior demand conformity, the youth rejects the established culture and sets out in search for his own. The peer group serves as the family he was deprived of and offers its own rules and regulations to live by, which the indivi­ dual can easily obey.

For these reasons, the abuse of alco­ hol by youth is here to stay. If the causes were simply a matter of accessi­ bility of alcohol, raising the legal drinking age would solve the problem.

But alcohol use and abuse is an American way of life that has at the same time been part of the moral decay of our country. Solutions have to be directed towards the internal causes. Attitudes of parents must change.

First of all, the frivolous attitude of a parent has to vanish. Laughing at a progeny's intoxication as a mere rite of passage, or breathing a sigh of re­ lief that it isn't drugs, is asking for trouble. Parents for the most part ne­ glect rearing their teen-age child in respect to alcohol.

Examples of the parents must also be altered. With the growing influence of the mass media, parental example becomes increasingly important as a counter-bal­ ance.

The youth learns to assume his role in life by imitation of those around him.

Parental example can be just as strong, if not stronger, than peer pres-

sure in molding character. Not only must parents bear the burden of being living standards for the next generation to fol­ low, but, in the church scene, teachers and pastors have to come to grips with the problem of alcohol abuse and be ir— To think that reproachable examples, conservative Lutheranism can passively escape this aspect of society today is The secular world has always hubris. made inroads upon the church, and present day situations are no different.

There is a pressing need for firm, yet carefully reasoned action. Often reared in a largely secular environment, the adolescent may rationalize away the no­ tion that drinking to excess is sin.

Perhaps more emphasis should be placed on pointing out sin, impressing its ser­ iousness on the nation. Too long Ameri­ cans have been telling themselves that they aren't so bad, when facts to the contrary strike them in the face. Reti­ cence about the adolescent dri nking prob­ lem has not solved anything. Facing the facts and implementing corrective action surely can fare no worse.

D.P. 1Science, Feb. 28, '72 2 New York Times Magazine, May 18,

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34 Study of Generations, M.P. strommen 4 The End of Innocence, D. Bronfenbrenner

Alumni ing up time and hopefully will be record­ ed in later Alumni columns.

Again I would request that if you know any interesting news pertaining to NWC graduates, feel free to send in these i~ terns to the Alumni Editor, Here's the address again: Dave Carlovsky; Alumni Editor; Wartburg Hall, Rm. 325; North­ western College; Watertown, Wise. 53094.

Furthermore, feel free to send in any personal achievements or blessings.

The column is a little shorter than usual this month, but again it brings us more interesting events from the lives of some of Northwestern College's illustri­ ous alumni. I hope yc>u'll find something of interest to you.

This month's column again has another edition (though somewhat-, edited, abbre­ viated, and abridged) of the 1975-76 Sem notes.

Our future pastors continue to reveal those "important" events which have happened (and i-; the case of the middlers haven't happened) in their lives recently. Everyone must be studying (or pursuing other "interests" which are tak-

CALLS Rev. Daniel Sabrowsky C59), formerly the 114

pastor of Grace, Seattle, Wash., was installed as a teacher at Wisconsin Luth. High School on Nov. 9, 1975.

Rev. David Worgull ('49), was installed as the principal of Manitowoc Luth.

High School, Manitowoc, Wise., on Nov 2, 1975, having formerly served as pastor at Bethel, Menasha, Wise.

Rev. Gary Baumler ('61) has accepted a call to the Greek dept, of NWC; he has been pastor at Our Savior, East Bruns­ wick, N.J. Rev. Paul Kelm ('66), formerly the pastor in Pittsfield, Mass., has accepted a call to Wis. Luth. Chapel and Student Center in Madison, Wise.

Rev. Dale Zwieg ('68) has accepted a call to Immanuel, Neenah, Wise., having formerly served at St. Stephen's, Kal­ amazoo, Mich.

ANNIVERSARIES Prof. Lloyd Huebner ('47) , DMLC, observed his 25th anniversary in the ministry on Nov. 9, 1975 The 10th anniversary of Our Savior, East Brunswick, N.J. was observed this fall.

Rev. Gary Baumler ('61) is still serv­ ing as pastor until he comes to NWC. The 25th anniversary of St. Paul's, Oconto Falls, Wisc., where Rev. Warren Steffenhagen C49) is currently pas­ tor, was observed on Oct. 26, 1975.

The 50th anniversary of St. John's church edifice, Maribel, Wise., was observed Aug- 17, 1975.

The congregation iscurrently served by Rev. Armin Engel.

The 75th anniversary of Peace, Wautoma, Wise., was observed on Sept. 21, 1975.

The congregation is currently being served by Rev. Lester Groth C35).

The 90th anniversary of Zion, Rhinelander, Wise. , was observed on May 18th, 1975 The congregation is currently served

by Rev. David E. Kock ('51).

The 90th anniversary of Holy Cross, Dagget, Mich., where Rev. Jerome Kingsbury ('54) is pastor, was observed on Sept. 14, 1975.

Rev. G. Jerome Albrecht (’46) observed the 25th anniversary of his ordination on Nov. 9, 1975. Pastor Albrecht is currently serving at Martin Luther, Neenah, Wise.

congregation is currently served by Rev. Erhardt Schultz ('55).

Our Redeemer, Madison, Wise., currently served by Rev. Ronald Ehlert,('57), dedicated a new school to the Lord's service on Oct. 26, 1975.

Martin Luther, Forest Lake, Minn., dedi­ cated a new chapel on Nov. 9, 1975, being currently served by Rev. John E. Martin ('69).

Faith, Excelsior, Minn., served by Rev. Arnold Lemke ('61), dedicated a new church building on Oct. 19, 1975.

St. John-Emmanuel, Montello, Wise., ded­ icated a new parsonage on June 15, 1975. The congregation is served by Rev. Paul Kolander ('52).

Rockwood Lutheran, Manitowoc, Wise., served by Rev. Herbert Kestings ('33), dedicated its church renovation on Sept. 14, 1975.

St. Paul's Stephensville, Wise., dedi­ cated their remodeled church building to the Lord's service on Nov. 16, 1975. The congregation is currently served by Rev. Donald Nimmer ('62).

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RESIGNATION Rev. Gaylord F. Gartman C65), formerly pastor at Our Savior, Sault Ste. Ma­ rie, Ontario, Canada, resigned on Sept.

28, 1975.

RETIREMENT Rev. Gustave Neumann ('ll), Baraboo, Wis., retired from the active ministry on Nov. 23, 1975.

BIRTHS

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A baby boy was born to Pastor Dennis Enser ('67) and wife Merlita on Oct. 19, 1975. His name is Dennis Mata Enser.

Pastor Enser is currently serving at St. Paul's, Stratford, and Grace, Mosinee. Wise.

A daughter was born to Pastor and Mrs. Jeff Hopf ('67) in Sept. 1975. Pastor Hopf is currently serving at Peace, Otsego, Mich.

Twins, Rebecca Lynn and Joel Albert were born to Pastor and Mrs. Robert H. Krueger C68) on Sept. 20, 1975, at Bismark, N.D.

DEDICATIONS ITFM OF INTEREST

Grace, Durand, Mich., dedicated a new parsonage and school recently. The

The following pastors were elected to the

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program between the USA and the Repub­ lic of China. Upon the group's return.

Dr. Lehmann published a book which re­ lated the experiences of the trip.

Furthermore, Dr. Lehmann, a prolific writer, is author of about 20 books and more than 75 essays on historical and descriptive linguistics.

board of directors of the California Lutheran High School Association: Rev. Milton Burk ('45), Vucaipa, Cal.; Rev. Herman John ('59), Woodland Hills, Cal.; and Rev. Gerald Geiger, Belmont Cal. OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS Dr. Winfred P. Lehmann ('36), an inter­ nationally known scholar of Germanic languages and linguistics at the Uni­ versity of Texas, brother of North­ western College's own Dr. Arnold O. Lehmann, was named the first American to receive the coveted Brothers* Grimm Prize given by the Philips University of Marburg, Germany, The prize is considered one of the most distin­ guished in the world of German philo­ sophy .

This past year Dr. Lehmann was chairman of a group of twelve American linguists who were invited to observe the tech­ niques of language teaching and study in the Republic of China. This was part of the inter-cultural exchange

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SEFi NOTES juniors: A brief progress report from the class of '75.

The parents of Grace 125 wish to announce the engagement of their daughter to old Wisconsin Synod Harold.

Is John Wille trying to design a new body?

It seems Professor Lawrenz has an imper­ sonal way of referring to his wife???

Blumer has been known to spend rus nights fixing a young lady's car.

Everyone knows that Herodotus is called "The Father of History," and now Jon­ athan Schultz is being referred to as "The Father of the Greek and Hebrew languages."

Will "Rip van Winkle" Spietz, who fell asleep at NWC, go through four years of the Sem and still not wake up? Is the pope Catholic? **Bethany Alumni News** - Neal Randall's interlinear, contrary to popular be­ lief, is not Greek with English inter­ lined, but rather English with Greek interlined—or so he would believe!

Middlers: No progress report form the class of 1974. Silence is golden??

Seniors: A progress class of 1972?

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It seems Ken Arndt's exegesis ability is Who else has somewhat questionable, been able to find "Coca-Cola" in Is. 42:10?

Kovo has closed his worthless Rip-OffParlor.

From a disgruntled senior: "One NWC a—' lumnus was highly dissapointed with the lack of a pep band and of the majority of the NWC students at NWC's last home football game against Lake­ land. A fine team received poor sup­ port. What's wrong at NWC?"

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Trojans Break Even The 1975 Trojan football team reached ■ a 4-4 record overall and posted a 2-2 conference mark.

This marked the ini­ tial year of competition in the newly formed Upper Midwest Football Confer­ ence. After jumping off to a 3-1 start, the second half of the season could pro­ duce only a 1-3 record. Some of the high spots were this year's Homecoming victory over Dr. Martin Luther College by the score of 44-27, the 40-7 victory over Concordia of Milwaukee, and ever, the loss to Lakeland College in the season finale, in which the Trojans put up a fight be­ fore losing 16-14.

The season found the Trojans using mainly a running attack, which outgained their opponents by 400 yards. However, the air waves were not as busy for NWC as for its opponents, resulting in their outgaining us through the air.

Several individuals turned in good years. Doug Mattek and Bill Heiges were the 1-2 punch on the ground this year, gaining 635 and 530 yards respectively.

Keith Free was the top receiver with 21 receptions, and Jim Mattek came through with 182 yards gained in that department.

Mark Schroeder was the top passer with 31-48 for 377 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Leading in the scoring department was Bill Heiges with 56 points; Doug Mattek was right behind him with 42. Mark Zarling was a tough man on defense this year, leading in tackles, A1 Schmitzer hauled in four interceptions to lead the defen­ sive Lackfield.

Sept. 13

12

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NWC ST. AMBROSE

0 0

0 0

2 6

15 6

13 0

Mattek and Heiges galloped for 167 and 91 yards, with NWC again outrushing its opponents, 333-117, Mark Zarling turned in a 72 yard interception return for a TD. Sept. 27 NWC MILTON

0 0

Milton had way too much. ly threatened.

7 13

0 14

0 6

7 33

NWC never real­

Oct. 4 NWC DMLC

7 13

14 0

6 6

17 8

44 27

Keyed by Doug Big Homecoming victory.

Mattek's 87 yard kickoff return, NWC outslugged the Lancers.

Oct. 11 NWC CONCORDIA (R. FOR.)

7 7

0 0

0 0

0 7

7 14

NWC dropped a close one in a very defen­ sive game. Concordia scored on a short run in the final frame.

Oct. 18 NWC MARANATHA

7 3

0 3

0 14

8 7

15 27

NWC was disappointing in a loss to cross town rivals, This time NWC was outrushed big, 312-112.

Oct. 25

Jim Nelson rushed for 98 yards, leading the Trojans, NWC outrushed St. Ambrose in this one, 198-43.

NWC CONCORDIA (MILW.)

Sept. 20 NWC 13 CONCORDIA (ST. PAUL) 0

0 0

8 0

6 6

14 0

7 7

6 0

13 0

40 7

Heiges led NWC over Concordia with 123 The Trojans had yards on the ground, little trouble getting back to their winning ways.

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NWC

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Total points

169

136

Passes attempted

100

163

Passes completed

56

66

Rushing attempts

413

340

Rushing yards gained

1779

1376

Total yards offense

2390

2245

Nov. 1 NWC LAKELAND

7 0

0 7

7 0

0 9

14 16

Trojans closed out with a good game; but Doug still didn't quite pull it oat.

Mattek got 148 yards and Bill Heiges add­ A fourth quarter 42 yard field ed 96. goal beat us.

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the new music: electronic nphe field of electronics has long been I looked upon as being the complicated job which creates helpful devices and keeps the world on the move.

Only in the last two decades has electronics been expanded into a playground for the art­ ist, for it is the artist who discovered the fantastic possibilities of electronic music. From its somewhat confused begin­ nings back in the twenties, to the omni­ present influence it has today, electronic music has waited long to be accepted as a true form of musical composition and art.

In the early seventies, this new art was for the most part sneaking in the back door through its use as background for popular music. Now it is finally emer­ ging as art on its own. But even with its ever-growing popularity, electronic music is still regarded by many as strict­ ly avant-garde and thus not for us, the "uncultured" masses. To strip away this misconception at least partially, let us now look at a few of the electronic com­ positions of the past and present.

For the more serious student of music the name Karlheinz Stockhausen ought to ring a bell in connection with electron­ ic music.

A pioneer in the truest sense Stockhausen paved the way from serialism to true electronic surrealistic composi­ tion. It was Stockhausen who initiated a new type of written composition espe­ cially adapted to the "strange" music.

Perhaps his best known work is the 1956 Song of the Youths (Deutsche Grammaphon), an eerie combination of a young boy's voice with an odd mixture of electronical­ ly produced sounds.

Perhaps the person to do the most to bridge the gap between avant-garde and the popular electronic music had been Walter Carlos.

Back in 1968 an album en­ titled Switched-on Bach was released on the Columbia label and quite electrified the music world. Crowds of people were pleased, surprised, and even offended by the synthetically produced masterpieces.

But Carlos' renderings were done incred­ ibly well with the help of Robert Moog and the device he had custom-made for Carlos.

As time went on, the Moog syn­ thesizer grew in size as well as in use.

Carlos kept the keyboards moving and the patchcords plugging as he went on over

the years to issue The Well-Tempered Synthesizer (1969), A Clockwork Orange (1972),

Sonic

Seasonings

Switched-on Bach II (1973).

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has helped to demonstrate the versatili­ ty of the synthesizer and the infinite range of variety which can be achieved The contribution in electronic music, of Walter Carlos cannot be stressed too highly, as Robert Moog himself wrote: "He set definitive artistic and technical standards, which in the long run have been of paramount importance in promoting electronic music and the synthesizer."

Another artist who has produced elec­ tronic renditions of classical music is His two albums Isao Tomita of Japan.

(on RCA) to date are Snowflakes Are Danc­ ing,

with compositions of Debussy, and

Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.

Comparing it to Carlos' Bach, a listener might accuse Tomita of exercising a bit too much poetic license with his rendi— 118

tion of Debussy, However, Tomita's performance and production must be admired for their original approach which has en­ hanced the mood of the work in an entireOverly whimsical flairs in ly new way.

Snowflakes Are Dancing have all but van­ ished in Tomita's recording of Moussorgsky's masterpiece. Sticking religiously to the original score, Tomita's Pic­ tures executes the mood changes with such skill that I often cringe at the sound of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer's ear­ lier interpretation.

Journeying over to Sweden, we find a composer of original electronic works by the name of Ralph Lundsten. His albums are little known in America, since they are available here only as imported works.

The effort to obtain one of them may well prove worth the time if you enjoy compo­ sitions similar to Stockhausen's.

But Lundsten perhaps puts more "music" into his music than the German did, with a definite bent toward program music. His Stromkarlen tells in tones the Nordic myth about a "well-known nature being of Water—the Neck."

The newest release from Lundsten is his Shangri-la. A combination of some of his recent and old­ er compositions. Shangri-la offers the listener an unbelievable example of the versatility of electronic music when one compares Lundsten's "Vintermusik" with his "Robbie is Dancing the Waltz" and "Iona—Cosmic Girl." Carl-Gunner Ahlen the Swedish music critic, wrote that Lundsten's music displayed "rhythmic pregnancy, clearness, sensual tone-magnificence,. • .and realistic sharpness."

I myself have yet to run across anything like it from America.

While we're overseas, let's move on to Germany.

An outstanding example of electronic music moving into the popular music medium has been Kraftwerk's Auto­ bahn3 ion Vertigo). This group, which seemed so new to millions of novelty-hun­ gry American radio-listeners, has actual­ ly existed for years and has recorded and marketed over a half dozen albums in Europe. Kraftwerk's light, fanciful ap­ proach to electronic music seemed remark^ly fresh to the American whose only prior experience with it had been Carlos' Bach.

T° °ne more experienced, though, e influence of Stockhausen along with e previous electronic ventures by Amer­ ican as well as i European groups is readily discernible.

Yet, the album makes for enjoyable, bouncy listening when the right 119

mood sets in.

Remaining in Germany, let us now look at the electronic trio, Tangerine Dream.

True to its name, this group composes "some of the most 1 is tenable moogified and modified melodic instrumental to show up in quite a while," (The Milwau­ kee Journal).

The dream-like quality produced, especially in their most recent works, is even more remarkable when con­ trasted with the majority of other "live­ lier" electronic compositions.

Like Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream released a number of albums in Europe before they were contracted by American Marketers.

Now on the Virgin label. Dream has pro­ duced two records well worth noting. The 1974 release of Phaedra gave a pleasant surprise to America with its flowing tones and oscillations.

Stereo Review said that Phaedra truly "deserves recog­ nition for its freshness, its virtuosity, and its imagination."

Imagination may well be the key word to the style of Tan­ gerine Dream, for one year after Phaedra they issued their second Virgin release, Rubycon. Here Dream continued their easy manner as the album "paints pastoral tex­ tures which weave around softly gliding chordal backdrops," (Contemporary Key­ board, Sept./Oct. 1975). Edgar Froese, a member of Dream, also recorded a solo album on Virgin which didn't quite match the joint effort of Dream, though it does have merits of its own.

Returning to America, we discover a pair of men who have established a small cult with their vibrant, moving electron­ ic creations. These two are Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff, better known as Tonto. Their first album (1971), Ton-

to’s Expanding Headband (on Atlantic), is already considered to be a classic.

Upon its re-release in 1974 The Milwau­ kee Journal described it as a "synthesizer stunner . . . then and now it's something else!" Then in early 1975 Tonto released their anxiously-awaited second album, appropriately entitled It’s About Time.

Perhaps not quite as imaginative as their first record. It's About Time did prove that Tonto's skillful manipulation of a synthesizer set-up was still second to none.

Seemingly out of nowhere, this last summer produced an album of electronic music which can only be called "super!"

The title of this unforseen gift is Synergy, composed and performed by Larry Fast. The album describes itself as "E-

lectronic Realizations for Rock Orches­ tra, " while its music reminds one somewhat of a combination of Tonto and Kraftwerk (in some of the German group's bet­ ter moments). Synergy is electronic rock at its never-a-dul1-moment best and ought to be at least sampled by lovers of good, lively instrumental music.

If you haven't yet become acquainted with electronic music by personal listen­ ing experience or what you have heard didn't appeal to you, take note: Elec-

tronic music has already exhibited a If you marvelous amount of variation, like music, one of these variations will very likely be most pleasing to your own The above list ought to personality. give you a good start in delving into a young and ever-growing field of music.

It's hard to find something new these days that's worth one's while. Electronic music is well worth the effort.

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&eformatton 1517? ence for Luther? Indeed we could brush /ftfYention the date October 31 in a disoff such accusations as merely arising Jjvlcussion concerning important develop­ out of spiritual ignorance, or as papal ments of Scriptural doctrine, and what propaganda. Yet it seems most plausible thought runs through every knowledgeable to inquire why we evoke such thoughts person's mind? The Lutheran Reformation of course.

Ask many Lutherans on this among some of the laity of the Roman day what his church is specifically cele­ Church. brating, and one may receive answers such Much of the problem can lie in our as: the founding of the Lutheran Church, non-discriminating use of terminology.

Martin Luther nailing the Ninety-five We tend to link "Lutheran" with "Refor­ Theses on the church door, Luther re­ mation" as being synonomous in meaning and equal j.n time classification, But turning God's Word in all its truth and purity to the church, Luther himself, or such is not the case, The term "Reforthe Lutheran Reformation. mation" dates back to th«? Tenth Century, The question has consistently been long before Luther, to a Cistercian monk set forth, why all this emphasis on Lu­ named Joachim of Flora. He, in turn, ex­ ther?

Rightfully, one cannot speak of tracted the term from the Latin Vulgate. the great importance of the Reformation With such terms of "New Life" and "Refor­ to the true Christian Church without mation, " he predicted the advent of a new bringing in the significance which Lu­ age in the Church, an age filled with ther's work had in returning basic, un­ the Holy Ghost's influence. adulterated Christianity to the Church.

His idea was continued by Dante and However, one wonders if we Lutherans other humanists before Luther's time. don't at times place too much emphasis Humanism, through the revival of the on Luther as the only man capable of re­ classical languages, supplied the media turning primitive Christianity to the for the return to earlier Christian Scrip­ church, primitive in the sense of adher­ tural standards. Luther was by no means ing to the original truths of Christian­ the f 3 rst man of the age who longed for ity as taught by the Apostles. a return to the pure forms of early Chris­ Of course, the devout Lutheran will tianity. reply that we never place that much im­ Throughout the Fifteenth Century » portance on Luther.

Yet, at times we there arose many conscientious and spir­ must be generating such an impression. itually-minded people who wished "to re­ Otherwise, why would some Catholics ever form the church and society by restoring think of accusing us of yielding to their the unity of a true-teaching Latin Chris­ practice of Sainfc worship in our revertendom. In fact, their teachings formed 120

the foundations for what men would call some of Luther's chief doctrines. For example, John Wycliffe (+1384) advocated a return to primitive Christianity, de­ nied the authority of the Pope, and preached against the doctrine of transubstantiation in the Lord's Supper. John Huss (+1415) denied the primacy of the Pope, objected to indulgences, and fa­ vored the presenting of both the bread and the wine to the laity in the Lord's Supper. Savanarola (+1498) again condemned the Roman Church's doctrine of the primacy and infallibility of the Pope.

Many others set the stage for the Refor­ mation by demanding the reform of the corrupted Roman hierarchy and urged that the Church return to the preaching of the simple gospel of Jesus and promote morality and spiritual peace.

Luther was among the last in this age of the humanists who advocated a reform of the corrupted visible church. Being such, he was able to survey the entire course of reformation thinking up to his time and consolidate into doctrine those Biblical truths which had been set forth by other men in the earlier years of the Reformation.

In a sense, Luther was among the last, not the first who preached a number of the reforms that we acknow­ ledge. Martin Luther reaped the benefit of earlier reformation thinking. It must be added, however, that none of the early reformers had .'.ivanced to Luther's clar­ ity of insight into the doctrine of jus­ tification by faith, sola gratia, and sola fide.

Why don't we refer to the rebirth of our orthodox Christian Church as the Christian Reformation instead of the Lu­ theran Reformation? After all, Luther never sought to make a name for himself, or to establish a new church. In his lengthy treatises, such as On Councils and Churches, Luther proved through the illustrations of the early Christians and Ecumenical Councils that he had not founded a new church, but rather had re­ stored the early church which preceeded the papacy. This restoration was sole­ ly through God' s grace and not through any intellect of his own.

We must be cautious lest we Lutherans, like the theologians of the Middle Ages, lay too much stress upon the outward vis­ ible church.

The Christian Church is not an institution, but a holy, invisi­ ble body of people. Luther himself was never willing to complement or dianifv

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an outward organization with the title of the Church, much less use his name for its identification. He was thoroughly disappointed that his followers should even think of naming themselves after him, for who was Luther that a church should ever bear his name? One of the greatest Apostles, Paul, had not said that his followers should call themselves

"Paulinians."

It can be most dangerous to begin to stress the outward organization of Lu­ theranism.

It has come about before, and from a most unlikely source. Schwiebert in his writing on Luther and His Times records how Melanchthon, in the

Apology of the Augsburg Confession, be­ gan once more to stress the outward or­ ganization of Lutheranism. In 1543, when he published an edition of his Loci, for the first time identified the Lutheran Church with the true visible church on earth. Dogmaticians later developed Me­ lanchthon' s view, and from there it has

passed into Lutheran tradition.

Luther was only a man, no greater than you or I in respect to the soul or the Lord's concept of us. It was not he who reformed the church, but Christ. Does a certain uneasiness ever permeate one's spirit in our Reformation services when we preach Luther's doctrine of salvation

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As prospective ambassadors of God's Word, may we never fall into the trap of hero worship or emphasize organization.

As a result of the entire Reformation period, the world has regained the true doctrines of salvation which had beer, disguised and covered up. It could ne­ ver have been accomplished only by man.

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needed something or someone to come home to. Finally, eight months ago, he had decided to do something. Not really sure that the companionship of a woman was what he really needed—his school day isolation, with only books for compan­ ions, left him totally at a loss as to where he could find a girl to meet his standards, even if he did want one—he had found other ways to satisfy his crav­ ing for a meaningful life.

The automatic timer turned on the ra­ dio receiver just as the first drug-in­ stigated drowsiness set in. The radio, pre-tuned to a progressive rock station, blared out the last minutes of the news­ cast which would be followed by one solid hour of music. Under normal circumstanc­ es he found rock music very repulsive, but once the drug took effect, the hard rock sent him sky high.

"Good!" thought Joe. "By the time the music comes on, I will be ready to climb the ladder."

He looked around the room to get his bearings and sight in on those mental reference points which he would need so badly when he finished this little trip.

Once the voyage was completed, Joe al­ ways found it necessary to set his sights back on something in the room. He need­ ed something simple to concentrate on, something he was familiar with, to help ease slowly the transformation from that world to this one. He had turned on once after he had been doing some painting in the kitchen.

The kitchen tables and chairs as well as counter-top accessories and magazines and papers were all piled around the room. The voyage had been a highly successful one. The problem came when he started the spiral down to real­ ity, a feeling not all that unlike his childhood experience when on a tour of liff thnJ: s°methln? was missing in his the local fire station.

Running from : °h* hls work was fulfilling, but his group, he grasped the fire pole, his still there was something missing. Per­ body momentum swinging him around the haps he was just a bit lonely. Maybe he shaft as he sank slowly to the basement 130

^napping out of his daydream, Joe JelJ3l ison examined his leg and was relieved to see at least one small vein bulging toward the surface as the blood was held back by a tourniquet just above the knee.

Those surface veins, collapsed from re­ peated punctures, were difficult to find anymore. He looked greedily down at those veins in his arm, bulging healthy, surging with blood, but no, he couldn't do it. They would pick out those needle marks a mile away. They were awfully sharp, those people he worked with, and he couldn't afford to lose his job, fi­ nancially or psychologically. He had worked long and hard training for it.

His profession had been his life.

Sitting on the floor—he wouldn't be so likely to get seasick there—he picked up the chrome syringe, so immaculately cared for that it didn't reveal the many months of service it had gone through, and carefully jabbed it into the tiny vein. Ever so slowly with stoic concen­ tration he pushed the plunger, emptying the contents into his hungry veins. Sit­ ting back with a smile of content, he closed his eyes in deep thought and wait­ ed for the mysterious liquid to take con­ trol of his mind.

He had never married. After all, there had never been time for a social life. His cold nature—a true research­ er-left him with few friends. When at school, while the gang was out relaxing and having a good time, Joe could always be found slouched over his desk, almost feverishly paging through those stacks of books which surrounded him on every side. He had worked hard, thinking that happiness would come to him when he went out and settled down and perhaps achieved a respected position in his community, te the years ticked by, though, he real-

level, to the guffaws of the firemen working there. That little spin down was just the experience that he felt at We final stage of each little trip. As/ne had spun homeward from that trip, he had

“Good! By the time the mu­ sic comes on, I will be ready to climb the ladder.” been unable to grasp a single landing point in that whole room. The confusion led to a feeling of helplessness and pa­ nic, and it was only after he sighted in on his brief case standing by the desk that he was able to get his bearings and stop sobbing and eventually stop the feeling of uncontrolled spinning.

It had been a horrible feel ing, and for a few days he thought that maybe he had better put an end to these fascinating flings, but when the next Saturday night came along, he knew he had to do it again. It was so exhilarating, the drugs were so easy to get, and most of all, it gave him something to look forward to in his otherwise dull life.

Joe was smarter this time. The last thing he did before shooting up was to remove all excess clutter from the room.

Only the bare essentials remained: the fireplace, the sofa, the stereo with two huge speaker cabinets on either end of the room, and his desk, On the desk, leaning against the base of the old florescant lamp, was a white business envel­ ope which he had meant to open earlier that evening. Focusing his eyes on the envelope, he decided that this would be his point of concentration, his link with the real world, when at the end of the mental escapade, he would ease his mind back to consciousness.

After viewing the envelope for only a few short moments, he saw the walls of the apartment appear to sway in and out, eventually correlating their movements to the beat of his heart, which by this time was so loud that he flinched at every beat. Then suddenly there was Joe, standing inside of his own heart. He was watching that beautiful muscle pro­ pel seeming thousands of gallons of blood through ventricular conduits that strange­ ly resembled the sewer system under the city that carries away the dirt and grime

upon which the city seems to thrive.

Just before the picture became too gruesome, the radio station played the first cut of the Casey Stone album, and the solid bass beat and wailing guitar brought Joe back to the outside world.

The wall had ceased oscillating, but sud­ denly everything appeared hilariously The sight of the battered and funny. bent desk lamp on his very ornate desk set off a fit of cosmic laughter; laugh­ ter which seemed to come from the inner being and at the same time to pass right through his body. The paroxysm lasted a seeming decade before it subsided. Was the envelope really smiling at him with that mischievous smile so often depicted in pictures of Satan? Again a fit of laughter.

After several such ridiculous episodes, Joe was ready for the second phase of his journey which he termed "life personi­ fied." In this phase he was able to sit back and contemplate the complexities and idiosyncrasies of the world, his work, and whatever other philosophic study he cared to delve into, All the while, he would be watching the breath-taking pan­ orama of colors, which seemed to be trig­ gered by the rhythm of the music, To­ night he felt a little tense—things were moving too fast. Perhaps he hadn't been quite ready for an increased dosage. No ma tter. He glanced back at the envelope to steady himself and sat back, ready for an enjoyable cruise through his para­ dise of thought and color.

Contrary to the usual procedure, his thoughts were introspective tonight. He began to wonder why he was so cold social­ ly.

No doubt if he went back to his childhood, he could come up with some answers . He had grown up in the blood and guts section of Detroit. He had seen in real life the things that the TV censors were now trying to keep off the screen— and more. Developing a callous attitude toward anything that could scare the day­ lights out of any normal person made him a dull, emotionless person.

"Man, what a clear picture you can get of yourself when you are stoned," were the only words he uttered all night.

This dark development together with constant parental hounding, "Here,do this. Do that. Do your lessons. Help your father. You don't have time to play with those kids. They are a bad bunch anyway," had started the rift that grew between him and other people.

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"Yes," he thought, "growing up in a cold world with no contact with people except for the ones in my books, it's no wonder that I can'tassociate with people on anything but a business level."

At this point, Joe had to catch his breath and gaze in amazement at the spec­ tacular scene before his eyes. He and the real world were cold, but what he saw was not. The many colored globes floating before him would slowly divide, sending out tear drop particles of color which streamed off in all directions un­ til they crashed into other globes, still bigger and more colorful. Suddenly Joe felt himself floating among those pastel spheres, the music from the radio seeming to flow right into his veins, and out again, at will. As the tempo increased, the orbs moved faster and faster until they seemed to melt into one another.

At the wailing on the high notes of the guitar, the colors turned to bright red, yellow, and orange, while drums and bass brought out deep shades of blue, purple, and green. Only the envelope on the desk remained white.

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speed and became brighter and brighter until the final chord of the song when, with a loud blast, the little globules exploded into a kaleidoscope of falling color. Then it was gone.

It was at this point that Joe realized that his voyage wasn't taking the tradi­ tional route. Instead of the empty black­ ness andthespin back to world conscious­ ness, the usual third stage,Joe met quite a different spectacle. Where the black vacuum had usually been, Joe saw horrid faces, faces of people screaming, faces of people crying out in’tortured agony, faces showing extreme pain, hundreds of faces, all different except for one. That same impish face that he had seen on the envelope earlier, that face that had set off such a fit of laughter, only that face became recognizable among the many that loomed before him. Now that wicked grin brought only shudders of terror. A quick look back at the envelope brought no re­ lief, for the terrible apparitions seemed to be originating from that envelope. A tiny dot would seem to. rise from the en­ velope, within asplit second growing in132

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to an ugly face that would nearly engulf the entire room, total ly overwhelming him with grotesque appearance and gruesome screams.

The only consequent thought that Joe could formulate at this time was that he had taken too much. As the next gory face loomed over him, he could only scream in defense.

In alastditch effort to release him­ self from this spectacle, Joe fastened his gaze back on the envelope, hoping that with intense concentration he could brinq himself down to his journey's end.

With great difficulty he focused on the small white paper, which now seemed so far away. Then, as Joe watched in hor­ ror, a small draft of air from the heat­ ing vent flipped the envelope over on its face on the desk, out of Joe's sight.

His one ticket for the ride back was gone.

Everything was gone now but those loath­ some faces. They were laughing at him now, every one of them!

Joe knew that there was only one way out. He would be trapped here forever unless . . .

Dragging himself to his feet, he ran.

It seemed to him like swimming against a very strong current.

Coming into the kitchen, he pawed for the cutlery drawer,

opened it, and reached in.

When Joe didn't respond to an emer­ gency call from his colleague, the au­ thorities had been notified. Finding the door unlocked, they waIked in, immediate­ ly catching sight of the body sprawled

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across the kitchen table. A quick check of the room soon revealed the truth. At the far end of the sofa, on the floor, they found the shiny syringe and the strip of cloth that had been used for the tourniquet. The sergeant looked up slow­ ly, wondering why these things happen, wondering what would drive a man to such an act.

"We've got to get his name," he said almost under his breath as he turned away.

"Here. It's on the envelope," the rookie blurted, relieved that he could at last contribute something to the in­ vestigation.

The envelope read: Joe Jellison Chief Medical Surgeon St. Clair Naval Hospital

Alumni pastor in Maitland, Fla., was installed at Hope, Hartford, Mich., on Dec. 14, 1975.

Rev. John Ibisch ('66), who is currently serving St. Stephen's, Maumee, Ohio, has accepted a cal 1 to Wis. Luth. High School and will be installed in July, 1976.

Rev. Paul Zittlow ('68), who served at Faith, Elizabeth, 111. and in Dubuque, Iowa, has accepted a call to Grace, Waupun, Wise.

All hasbeenquiet on the Alumni front during this past Christmas season. The Alumni Editor would like to wish all the alumni and their famil ies a most prosper­ ous and blessed New Year in 1976. May this year of His grace be used to serve our Lord and build His kingdom.

News from the Seminary continues to be unusually sparse, especially from the middlers. Putting the best construction on everything, one must assume that they are too busy studying to have any inter­ esting news. But being more realistic, they're probably busy with some other un­ reported extracurricular activities—or maybe they're just shy.

ANNIVERSARY Lord of Life, Houston, Tex., combined its fifth anniversary with the dedication of its new house of worship and parsonage on Sept. 21, 1975. The congregation is served by Rev. William Gabb

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dedications St. Peter's, Fort Collins, Col., dedicated a new parsonage on Oct. 26, 1975. Rev. Lawrence Retberg ('67) is the pastor of St. Peter's.

Ascension Lutheran of Escondido, Calif, dedicated a new school fellowship building on Nov. 16, 1975. The congre­ gation is currently served by Rev. Lyle Lange ('65).

St. Peter's, Brodhead, Wise., served by Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein ('67), dedi­ cated a new parsonage on Dec. 7, 1975.

Emmanuel, Owatonna, Minn., dedicated its new church on Nov. 23, 1975. Emmanuel is currently served by Rev. Werner Wagner ('48).

Resurrection, Rochester, Minn., served

by Rev. Larry Cross ('63) dedicated an educational unit to the Lord's ser­ vice on Nov. 16, 1975.

RETIREMENT Rev. Harold Zink ('27) of St. Paul's,

Stevensville, Mich., retired from the active ministry on Jan. 1, 1976.

DEATHS

Rev. Leonard Kirst ('03), Beaver Dam, Wise., passed away on Nov. 17, 1975.

Funeral services were conducted on Nov. 20, 1975.

Rev. Arno Voigt ('28), assistant pastor at St. Paul's, Green Bay, Wise., died on Nov. 30, 1975.

BIRTH Pastor and Mrs. Harlyn Kuschel ('67) , currently serving in Reedsville, Wise, were blessed with a baby daughter, Elizabeth Joy, on Nov. 26, 1975.

Scott Klein has decided he likes citrus fruit, even though he didn't need it for the Church History test.

Typical junior quotation: "Six o'clock in the morning comes early when the snow falls."

Stan Weinrich had a recent attack of the runs to Watertown.

Northwestern Publishing House announces the publication of its first book by a Seminary student, Dave Spietz's: I Never Knew What Sleep Was Till I Slept on a Gesenius-Kautzseh.

President Lawrenz and his "secretary" Sarah have departed in peace.

Mike Burow (Jr. Emeritus) is engaged to Sharon Hamula.

Middlers:

Reason for general lack of middler news: Bitter always keeps the middler Sem notes in his Bible and forgets to turn them in. Like Luther and the apocropha, he says they're good to read, but definitely not inspired.

Kleist knows howto spend Thanksgiving, at least he seems to have "a woman for all seasons."

Bitter has announced that he is giving up smoking. Again.

Hintz made up a story about a blonde, on­ ly to remember it was true.

Seniors:

Are the "rocks" beginning to crack yet??

Moses (John Zarling) has returned from the Sinai to attend a few classes.

It seems that many juniors this year don't give a hoot!!

There is much apathy at the Sem, but no one really cares.

Kovo has exchanged a life by the sweat of his brow for a life by the sweat of his frau!!

D.C.

ITEM OF INTEREST Trinity, Temple, Tex., served by Rev. Mark Krueger ('70), received a portable chapel from Fort Worth, but as of this printing it is not yet being used be­ cause of absences of utilities.

SEM NOTES juniors:

Some news is better than no news??

Are the juniors finally settling down to Sem life?

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Poetry ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF THE RIVER OTTER (To Emil Leirs, departed otter fanatic)

I. Imagine a form as perfect as can be, with more perfection than all the others have.

No muddled mass of sinewy muscle he, less flesh and blood than dark blue rippling wave and flashing shadows swept beneath the sky.

And fashion bodies fit to swim the streams more silent than the stare of midnight eyes that hold the warmth of yellowed sun-beam dreams and ride on bubbles as their grasp gives way.

Imagine a form like this for just a day.

II. Look on the world as all one river bank and think a bit why things seem as they are.

What tosses clam shells with a hollow clank upon the shore, their glistening insides bare, and what strews seaweed on half sunken trees, like wreathes upon its woodland lover's brow?

What forces could lure fish with deceptive ease, a faery-queen with rhyming Tom in tow, and cast them into shallow, glaring pools, while searing eyes of countless cold-blood fools.

III. We hear the cries of heroes in the. seaweed, recall the soft brown maidens on the shore, behold the movement of their swimming breed that swims and breathes but for a moment more.

Shrill chattering on muddy banks will rise when pups long grown still feel a mother's caress and with a twinkling adolescent eye plunge into waves, adulthood's last redress.

Out of primal chaos swam the otter.

The breath of God still moves upon the water.

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OFF CAMPUS LEAVES? A Modest Proposal Although Northwestern College is a /\pre-theological school of the Wiscon­ sin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, a problem has developed in the last several years which demands immediate attention. A number of my classmates (I hesitate to mention their names) have become concerned with the over-abuse of the cut system.

We are largely speaking to those who feel the present cut system presents no prob­ lem and to those who feel there should be an even greater problem. We are told in The Handbook, page 5: "Each college stu­ dent is granted one ‘cut1 per semester for each course he is taking, but students are asked to use their cuts with discre­ tion. This would keep the 'cut1 from de­ generating into an impulsive skip ritual."

We agree with some professors who feel that the cut is being abused. Now, we re­ alize that a number of more cynical stu­ dents might take offense at such a state­ ment, but we have kept silent under the burden of heavy conscience for too long.

Too many students have jumped onto the "two-cut" band wagon, or even worse, ac­ tively support an "honor-cut" system. We heartily disagree with these liberal rab­ ble rousers. To mention several examples of students who fail to reckon with the dangers of even the "one-cut" system: One student, stranded in his home town because of heavy snow, failed to return to classes on Monday and received an ex­ cuse for the day. Discussing this case with campus authorities, we agreed, that such action was unfair to.the rest of the student body who were required to attend classes. Another student, near the end of the semester, without even informing his professor, cut a class simply because he had not yet taken his cut. Of course, the professor was confused and his class­ mates upset at such irresponsible action.

These abuses must cease!

Several practical solutions to this problem present themselves. We know that the following proposal may appear too sim­ ple, too immediate for some, but no med­ icine tastes good. (cf. "Spoonful of Su­ gar") First, as the most logical solu­ tion, we propose a "no-cut" system. Now, this is not as drastic as it may sound.

Synodical high schools, as well as our sister college in New Ulm, do not allow cuts, and there are no rumblings there.

In addition, we are aware of a number of Northwestern students who make a practice of never taking any cuts at all. In fact, several conscientious students can proud­ ly claim that they have never missed a day of class. (Cf. "sick days" and "term paper flu," but we don't dare intrude in­ to that vipers' nest here.) A perfect attendance record is something we should all strive for. I remember when I was in Sunday School when I was still a youngster.

We used to receive a star for every week we attended. I know this might sound childish, but maybe some sort of incen­ tive program could be established to pro­ mote perfect class attendance at NWC too.

To implement this system and to make it more palatable to the general student body, we suggest the total abolishment

“A perfect attendance record is something we should all strive for.” of off campus leaves. Now, this is not as unreasonable as it may sound, since it would, of course, not be applicable to the lengthy summer vacation. If you find restriction to campus at all times objec­ tionable, we offer the following logical

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arguments. If a student cannot leave cam­ pus, he will not be exposed to the world­ ly atmosphere of downtown Watertown or be tempted to get snowed in somewhere on a weekend. You may be sure, we don't do so far as to agree with some hot heads who argue that, for their own good, students should be confined to the dormitory alone, although this idea is not totally lacking

in certain appealing aspects, How could students attend classes, then? No, we feel our solution is a moderate and eas­ ily enforced rule, while still allowing the individual student considerable free­ dom and mobility. Thispartof our solu­ tion would also alleviate several flagrant violations of the student car rules. Why, just the other day I saw an underclass town student driving a freshman down to Piggly Wiggly. Such audacious abuses must be halted.

Now, we realize that students occa­ sionally fail to awaken for a class and are forced by circumstance to take a cut.

For this reason, we applaud the Alumni Society's practice of constructing bell towers, which could be rung as campus alarm clocks. We suggest one for every dorm. If this is not feasible, a house phone wake up call would be in order.

After all, not all professors can be ex­ pected to send wake up messengers back to the dormitory to rouse a late sleeper.

Since time lies heavy on one's hands over the weekend (cf. "idle hands, devil's workshop"), we propose the re-establishment of Saturday classes as another safe­ guard against intellectual idleness. We are convinced that this action would en­ courage student participation in our pro­ gram and also provide another splendid opportunity for a learning experience.

This brings to light another problem which has disconcerted several of us over the pastyears. Since we are deeply con­ cerned with preserving and maintaining a harmonious working relationship between

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there are always some critical and dis­ satisfied students who take it upon them­ selves todiffer, without realizing their own inexperience and callow nature. Fur­ thermore, right off hand I can think of one student who imitates three or four professors' idiosyncrasies merely for the frivolous entertainment of his fellow students. Is this right.? Is this prac­ ticing the "Golden Rule"? Some day we may be teaching somewhere. How will we feel when the shoe is on the other feet?

It is high time for the silent major­ ity of Northwestern College to stand up and be counted. Do you want to be "cool," or do you want to be honest with yourself and with your classmates? Do you want to follow the "crowd," or would you rather dance (pardon the expression) to another drummer? It is high time for us here at

Northwestern to examine our priorities.

The world is too much with us. Why, just the other day I happened to hear a stu­ dent complaining about cafeteria food.

Now, this is an old story; we won't re­ hash it here. But just think about this: When war. the last time your mother had to prepare a meal for 500 people? (This, of course, would not include those mo­ thers who work in the cafeteria.) It is time for the moaners and groaners to come to their senses. You are only hurt­ ing yourselves.

Getting back to the original subject, we feel that there is no other sensible alternative than to completely revamp the cut system and the disgraceful habit of unregulated off campus leaves. We on­ ly ask that our proposal be given due consideration in the process.

A CONCERNED STUDENT

REVIEW:

an authoritative "how to”

ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE To the untrained, eye, ego climbing and selfless climbing may appear identical. Both kinds of climbers place one foot in front of the other.

Both breathe in and out at the scone rate. Both stop when tired. Both go forward when rested. But what a difference! The ego-climber is like an instrument that's out of adjust­ ment. He puts his foot down an in­ stant too soon or too late. He’s likely to miss a beautiful passage of sunlight through the trees.

—Robert Pirsig n these days of self-gratification, an I age when one is implored to bare his emotions and draw, indeed, believe deep­ ly from and in himself, the last thing a gullible society needs is another book about self-discovery. But Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance does not fit into the contemporary idiom of psy­ chotherapy works (psychobabble, as R.D. Rosen calls it).

Actually, Zen is an "Inquiry into Val­

ues," as its subtitle suggests, But this book is a refreshing break from our cur­ rent national rage of self-fulfillment— assertiveness, creative dreaming, the var­ ious mind-control techniques. Robert M. Pirsig writes about good old gumption, individual Quality, and an honest desire to be of beneficial value to others.

Quality is the subject of the book, and a very broad theme it is. Yet through a systematic, exhaustive treatment of his topic we are drawn to some very construc­ tive conclusions.

The plot around which the story re­ volves is this: Mr. Pirsig and elevenyear old son Chris take a motorcycle trip from Minnesota to San Francisco. As the two proceed on their trip, the author leads us through a series of Chautauquas ("old-time series of popular talks in­ tended to edify and entertain"). Pirsig acknowledges that he does not intend to explore any new avenues on this quest for Quality, only to deepen and enhance some very basic channels.

On another level, Zen is a confronta­ tion with the darkest aspects of insanity.

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The book is a non-fiction work, as is rea­ lized in Pirsig's haunting, intimate vi­ sion of a sickness which institutional­ Phaeized him and threatens his son. drus ("Evil spirit. Insane. From a world without life or death.") is Pirsig's name for his former self, an English professor who became insane, was admitted to a men­ tal health hospital, lost his former identity through electrical ly administered shocks, and returned to society. The mo­ torcycle trip is an attempt to rediscover his past and to arrive at answers for his own and his son's future.

While the title does not reveal the subject matter of this book, it does serve as a vehicle for contrast and comparison.

Zen, as Pirsig sees it, is a unique, structured approach to rationale. It re­ quires a beginner's mind and is not sub­ jected to the prejudice of esthetics.

The book itself demands this: that we lay one brick at a time, observing things through our own eyes.

Motorcycle maintenance is a metaphor for living. "The real cycle you're work­ ing on is a cycle called 'yourself'."

With this context, Pirsig discusses in detail the division of the classic and romantic reasoning, the duality of phil­ osophy (subject and object) and explains how Quality embraces both horns (classicromantic, subject-object) of philosophy and achieves its own, precise definition.

Where Pirsig falls short is in his jus­ tification of Quality. Pirsig advocates Quality through a "duty to self," the Greek arete, a pursuit of excellence.

The author is able to show us how to live but not why, "great minds struggle to cure diseases so that people may live longer, but only madmen ask why."

As an old anecdote goes, sanity can only be proven with a signed medical cer­ tificate from the mental health hospital.

The fine line between "sanity" and "in­ sanity" is often unrecognizable. Phaedrus, Pirsig's former self, was a stun­ ningly brilliant professor in quest of Quality and opposed to empirical (basi­ cally the "what" but not the "why") ed­ ucation. Reason in madness is a familiar theme, but never so closely and tenderly treated. As he says of the sanitarium,

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What the reader questions is Pirsig's poor relationship with his son, who the doctors say has assumed the beginning stages of madness. Why doesn't the fa­ ther listen to, help his son, or does he know that he can't? The ending seems con­ trived. Can all be well, as the author suggests? No. What seems apparent is that the boy, as his father, will have to discover for himself the Quality and depth of life.

To review the book is to undermine its philosophical relevance. Its body of thought must be read in its entirety.

To Phaedrus (and to Pirsig) philosophy

is the "highest echelon of the entire hierarchy of knowledge." Philosophy, the Church of Reason, Quality, Religion, Art, Science, Aristotle, Plato, Hegel, Kant, all are topics of intense observation in Pirsig's rambling Chautauquas.

Pirsig and son take a copy of Walden along with them on their trip. At night, after the day's travel, father and son read several lines from the book and dis­ cuss them, reflecting on their signifi­ cance. Such is Zen. It's 1 ike a reference work: you'll want to go back again and again, uncovering new gems. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a rewarding, enlightening experience.

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tengard /^jood day. My name is FROSH; I wear a Vbeanle.

The man over there is our

boss; his name is DEAN, Right here is my partner, GARY GREASE, This is the campus, NORTHWESTERN. It was Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 P.M. We had just received a call from DEAN and were on our way to HQ. My partner, GREASE, looked as if he wasn't totally conscious, but I imagine that four straight "all-nighters" will do that to a person.

However, those slumbers during math and history did help a bit. The next time, though, someone besides the janitor had better wake him up.

It was 7:48 P.M. when we reported to DEAN. Finding his room filled with smoke, we promptly got a fire extinguisher and sprayed the room, only to be fined twen­ ty-five dollars for illegal use of fire extinguishers. (Please refer to pg. 16, paragraph 8 of J can't Believe It's a Handbook, You’d Better Believe It's a Handbook, 1975 Edition, patent pending.)

Having received our assignment, we de­ parted at exactly 7:56 P.M. DEAN, it turned out, had been informed that several members of the freshman class were not signing out when they left campus, both during the week and on week­ ends. Horrors! It was rumored that some of these freshmen had exceeded their first quarter rationing of ten "pers," and this was their method of avoiding being caught. However, miserabile dictu, it was even noted that, on occasion, a frosh not only seemed to sign himself in, but also a friend, sometimes even chang­ ing this friend's destination. Das ist vevboten! Our task was to get to the bottom of their racket and see that those involved "quit themselves like men."

GREASE and I began our investigation immediately. After debating several pos­ sible ways of going about this assign-

ment, we settled on a sure-fire, fool­ proof plan.

The following evening, Thursday, Oct­ ober 9, at exactly 10:44, Henry History casual ly strolled out of his room, having decided that he would go out and have a few brews. Exiting by way of the north­ east door, he headed off campus, never suspecting that this night was not going to turn out like the others.

10:58 P.M.: Henry arrived at his des­ tination, where he proceeded to relax.

The time sped by so quickly that soon it was time for Henry to head back to the campus. Little did he know what recep­ tion he was to meet there. The manager had been on the lookout for Henry and informed us that he had left. Meanwhile, we had telephoned DEAN, explaining the situation to him. We sat back and wait­ ed for Henry.

It was now 12:21 A.M. This meant that Henry had not only neglected to sign out, but now he had also violated the midnight curfew. At 12:26 Henry was back. We were there to greet him. He could not figure out what was going on, but Henry had pulled this stunt one time too many.

As a result, Henry was sentenced to spend the evenings of the next two weeks in the library stacks, and he was also given extra dorm duties,-so that he could use his spare time constructively and also set a stark example for any other freshmen who would have .similar thoughts.

There never were any more problems in this area because sheer punishment of the of­ fender once again served its purpose, as it was shown that "taking the Handbook into our own hands does not pay."

The story you have just read is true.

The circumstances have been changed to suit the public.

M.A.W.

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WINSOME WOMAN a wakening from the nightmare, Francis Arealized that it wasn't a dream at all. Frank, as his friends called him, was really in a raft, really adrift on the sea, and really had had the unfortu­ nate encounter with natural forces, only to lose. He looked around; the morning was bright. He couldn't see any debris from his plane anywhere.

He wasn't really worried, though; the Coast Guard had acknowledged the estimat­ ed co-ordinates that he had given them.

The squall had blown him off course; squalls came up fast in the Triangle.

His fuel supply had failed, and he had been forced to ditch.

And there he sat, on the open sea, the vast open sea. Everywhere he looked he saw sea and sky, wide, open, and blue.

They were as enormous as the nature that was all around him. Though his surround­ ings were spacious, he felt encased, en­ cased in a hollow shell.

The raft was small but adequate. He had seen to it that it had been supplied.

He had a few rations, a little water, some medical supplies, just enough to last him for two or three days, if used in moderation. Taking frequent trips between Miami and the Keys, you never knew, so you had to be prepared.

But who'd ever expect that he'd have to use the supplies, let alone be forced to use them all up? And that he did, for after three days they were gone.

His first day went well, considering that he still had an optimistic state of mind.

He had seen the movie Jaws and mused over his reaction of fright when a fin broke surface near the raft, only to be followed by a friendly smile from a dolphin.

That night he first met her. He had a dream and she came to him. The scenery was all blue, and he lay there. As she entered, her long, dark hair flowed in a light breeze. Her skin was fair, her cheeks flushed. Her long, white dress of chiffon flowed as she approached.

She walked in perfect harmony with her surroundings; her movements were all

graceful. She was beautiful and offered him so much of the peace that seemed to accompany her.

She extended to him a golden goblet, held within both her hands, and bade him drink. He clasped both his hands around both of hers and the goblet. Her hands were cold, but the touch of her tender­ ness offered him warmth. He placed his lips to the cup, tilted it to drink, but then awoke. He was in his second day on the sea.

It was foggy and dreary that day, but The day dragged on. it never rained.

He occupied his mind with thoughts of everything under the sun. He particular­ ly thought about his dream. It had real­ ly impressed him because he really wasn't a dreamer, at least he had never remem­ bered them before if indeed he did dream.

And so he kept alert by day in order to watch for signs of rescue. By night he slept and only when the chance of his being sighted would be slim, He was beginning to worry.

The second night, while he slept, she again came to him. The blue background, her beauty, her smile, all were so sooth­ ing, peaceful and offered a sort of com­ fort. The dream was just as it was the night before, and again, he clasped her andthegoblet in his hands to drink, and immediately awoke.

The third day was hot, very hot. He drank all of his water and used up his rations. He figured the third day was to be a charm, but still no rescue came, and the day lingered. The heat and the sun persisted and drew his energy. Late in the hot afternoon he eased into an unconscious sleep, and she came to him.

The blue looked cooling and the contents of the goblet would soothe his parched throat; but he awoke before drinking.

She came to him often during the fourth and fifth days, both of which were ex­ tremely hot.

He appreciated her.

He longed for her company. Reality seemed far away when she was near, and he could­ n't face the reality of not being rescued.

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he tried to revive his hope for rescue, for life, But he was given over to despair and was losing all hope.

But finally, onthesixth day, a plane spotted him. In no time at all he was under the care of capable physicians and a well-trained hospital staff. He had really gone downhill in just those few days, for his body and mind had been extremely taxed, and he had never been too strong.

He lay there in a coma, never really aware of his rescue. But in his uncon­ scious state, he Had a consciousness. He recognized his own personality in this unconscious consciousness. Hecould think but this awareness within his mind could

not be seen inwardly, in any physical response by those attending him. In this unconscious awareness she came again to him.

He looked to her and smiled, and this smile was seen by an attendant in the conscious, physical world. She moved gracefully, tenderly towards him with her aura of tranquility. She once again bade him drink.

He touched her cold warmth, taking her hands into his and he drank. It was sweet, and he felt a cer­ tain relief. He looked up at her, her arms were extended, reaching to him. She smiled. Returning her smile, Frank died.

D.P.R.

Campus 81 Classroom /greetings, everyone, and a hearty Black 1&and Red welcome to the non-festival half of the school year. Oh, it's not that absolutely nothing happens in this semester. We have Winter Carnival and that first-time biggie called Spring Break, but most of the major social events on campus have happened. (What's that, you say you've missed them?) Past are the football games, Homecoming, Thanks­ giving vacation, the Christmas concert, and the elaborate Student-Faculty Dinner.

And who could forget the ANABASIS* to New Ulm for the big tournaments and sundry other things that await one there.

Ah, but gone are the days of wine and roses. The long, lonely nights of Febru­ ary and March are calling. At times it has been known to become so desolate here that students have been found curled up in their beds reading the B & R from co­ ver to cover (a practice which some have found worthwhile, yes, even enjoyabletry it).

1976 brings with it not only a new se­ mester, but also new resolutions made by members of the Northwestern family as to their conduct and habits in the coming year. I have listed just a few: I resolve to improve my nin in the year ahead.

MARK BIRKHOLZ: I resolve to memorize the madu

Student Handbook and find every loop­ hole.

DORF: I resolve to give up duck hunting for women.

TIM UNKE: I resolve to give up anything for women.

DAN GAWRISCH: I resolve to give up women for anything.

DAVE STERN: I resolve to give up Schwab.

FROSH CLASS: We resolve to give up.

STEVE STEINER: I resol ve to pass Music 30 next time around.

DAVE VOSS: I resolve to help the Pack back.

JIM KRAUSE: I resolve to get rid of my Dutch accent when speaking German.

TIM JOHNSTON: I resolve to study art more diligently this semester.

LEE NEUJAHR: I resolve never to type an­ other letter in my life.

I would like to devote a little space here to a piece of equipment which is ex­ tremely helpful to the student—the Dorm Bulletin Board.

It has received very little ink in the past, but it is well deserving of some now. Where would we be without our Bulletin Board? How would we know what's happening? The Bulletin Board is the average student's link with real (?) life. For example, a while ago I saw these invaluable notes and memos hanging on one board: 143

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From the office of the Dean of Men:

It is with great pride that I announce that nothing happened at NWC last month.

HUMOR: Student A: Did you know that Heiges was a good artist?

Student B: Sure, you can tell by the way he draws flies.

DEAN

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m SALE SALE SALE SALE SAIL SALE SALE The NWC Canteen will have a dry goods sale, Feb. 30.

Among the items displayed Limited number of *72 Conference Champs T-shirts.

I'M A LITTLE TROJAN bibs in sizes S, M, L, and XL for che big droolers.

Northwestern coffee mugs (Will stand up to Dining Hall coffee.)

Fishnet style tanktops (WARNING: Don't hang these up in your room. It is against the rules. Cf. Handbook.)

NOTE. None of these items will be any cheaper—just strewn all over the basement. dorm council minutes

order with everyThe meeting was called to except Jim Kiefer. one absent was brought to The first order of business council by Jim Kiefer. the attention of the blaring away He complained of loud stereos week-ends. while he was trying to study on Jim Kiefer agreed to look into the matter. there was no other new business# the Since ajourned on a Kiefer-Kiefer momeeting was submitted # ^ion.

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Yes, the Bulletin Board is a veritable fount of information. Yet, it is not the only place where a student at NWC may pro­ cure intellectual morsels which would otherwise have been cast to the dogs. An­ other amazing source of information could be aptly named with one catch-all title, "The Table Talks of P. Wendland." Never before has the Northwestern student been exposed to such an enlightened mind while dining. That is, of course, unless you count the times Elmer ate here.

Certain students have suggested that I do a parody on "The Table Talks of P. Wendland," but I think I'll leave his ta­ ble talks as they stand. Any humor that I might add to the talks would only be a feeble attempt to improve that which is already perfectly absurd.

Hence, I move on to "Dear Mi key." The amount of letters I'm getting in my mail­ box in phenomonal. I didn't think there was anything lower than absolute zero.

DEAR MI KEY: I've always liked that little potted tree in the Dining Hall, It adds color Lately it has not been to the place, looking very good at all. Do you know what is wrong with it?

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DEAR STUMPED: I have known for some time that the tree in the Dining Hall is dying of mal­ nutrition. Could it be symbolic?^ The tree may also be the inspiration of my next song, "Don't Sit Under the Dining Hall Tree with Anyone Else but Me." MI KEY DEAR MI KEY: Do you think anything can be done to improve the menu in the Dining Hall?

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DEAR FED UP: Although I do not personally feel that the menu in the Dining Hall is all that bad, I went and talked with the Chef.

When presented with the problem, he STEWED for awhile, Then after he calmed down, he said, "Let's see if we can HASH this out. What's your BEEF?" I told him that some students had ex­ pressed a desire for greater variety in the menu.

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He said, "BALOGNA," whereupon the dis­ cussion ended, I too being in agreement that a greater amount of bologna would certainly improve the menu.

See, Giesch is the kind that gets keyed up to go, Gets ready, gets packed, then gets stuck in the snow.

The Giesch has a record that follows him round It's four out of five that he'll get shutted down.

MI KEY I'd like to close this month's C & C with a little ballad.

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At DMLC he went nine out of ten.

With ratios like that Giesch is going again.

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ADDENDUM CAMPUS ET CLASSICUM Tarzan racin' tru de jungle See a sight dat make him stumble In a place where once de trees sway Now dey's buildin' modern freeway.

Jane, she flirtin' wit de foreman He got a wife, but he's a Mormon.

Tarzan jump, he push his luck,

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De truck drive off, it dump its load, King ob jungle, now a road.

Jane start cryin', beg his pardon, While she watch ol1 Tarzan harden.

She want him back, she Tub him dearly, Cryin' womans don't think clearly.

It ain't no use to weep or cry When you watch somebody die.

Life is short and death is certain, Better laugh to hide you hurtin'.

ANSWERS * 1) One of Jeff Heard's dagesh fortes 2) Fairie's-eye view of a classroom 3) Students'-eye view of Fairie 4) Top view of Arnie directing the Male Chorus 5) Joe Leyrer s three month beard 6) Java walking past a window 7) Zip Zarling's nose blowing in the wind 8) Leroy Punke's reli­ gion notes 9) One of Dorf's custom tailored mittens 10) Dean Lindemann's office during office hours 11) Smiley's car 12) Sully standing behind a podium 149

American Ballet Theatre T>rilliance, precision of step, scenery, Dand grace of movement are all elements that could justly be included in ballet.

Ballet is unique inasmuch as many thoughts and ideas can be expressed through spe­ cial steps and actions. In spite of the image which ballet suffers from among some, this theatre of the dance, which has delighted and fascinated audiences in ages past, will continue to do so for years to come.

The American Ballet Theatre, recog­ nized to be among the best companies in the world, certainly tops in the United States, made its 1975 debut in Milwaukee this past autumn. It held a three-day engagement at Uihlein Hall and performed Swan Lake, Giselle, and an evening of reperatory favorites or clips.

The American Ballet Theatre opened its series of performances with the ballet of Adam, entitled Giselle. In spite of its French title, the whole ballet is nestled in the vineyard country border­ ing the Rhine River in Germany. The idea of the ballet was largely drawn from a legend recorded in a poem by Heinrich Heine. The plot and theme of the ballet was written by Theophile Gautier, and the score was composed by the French mu­ sician Adolphe Adam. The ballet is con­ sidered a classic and has been popularly staged since the time of its conception in 1841.

The set, the costumes, and the props were impressive in their own right, but a particular point of fascination to a novice ballet-goer as myself was the principal dancers.

It was amazing to see them execute fantastic movements at the drop of a hat. It is no wonder that some professional football players take ballet lessons to improve their agility and coordination.

As for the thematic structure of the ballet, it goes as follows: A country girl named Giselle is sought after by two eligible suitors, one a common gamekeeper for a nobleman, and the other a nobleman disguised as a peasant. Giselle, of course, falls in love with the noble­

man, and the game-keeper, who has learned the identity of the disguised nobleman, plots to expose him. But in the end the nobleman wins the love of Giselle. Fate takes a hand and falsehood is revealed.

The nobleman, in fact, is engaged to a princess. This breaks the heart of Gi­ selle and results in her untimely death.

Act II opens in the forest clearing near Giselle's tomb. German legend pre­ dominates in this act with the appear­ ance of the Wilis. According to German lore, Wilis are the spirits of young wo­ men whose fiances failed to marry them before their death.

Consequently, they find no rest and no love, and their spir­ its are forced to roam the countryside from the hours of midnight to four o'clock.

Unfortunately, these are not friendly spirits, either, especially to unsuspect­ ing males who might wander upon several here or there. If one should come upon them during their hours, they revenge­ fully force him to dance to his death.

It is in these ill-fated circumstances that our friend the game-keeper finds himself. When he enters their territory, they capture him and compel him to begin his fatal dance.

Most dramatically he dances to his death and collapses before them on the ground before Giselle's tomb.

Their lightning dance of victory is cut short when the nobleman, Count Al­ brecht, arrives on the scene bearing flowers for the grave.

Giselle appears tohimand they fold in each others' .arms.

The Wilis catch themand take Giselle for • the initiation into the sisterhood, Giselle refuses and they make Albrecht dance.

Giselle feverishly dances with Albrecht to save him. Just when Albrecht begins to collapse in pain, dawn breaks at four, and the Wilis lose their con­ trol.

Giselle and Albrecht continue dancing pationately in each others' arms, but just when Albrecht attempts to kiss her, she fades into the morning mists.

Realizing it has all been a dream, Al­ brecht lays the flowers on the tomb and turns to walk toward the morning, which begins to break over the* grape-laden 150

hills.

Ballet cannot be appreciated by a mere review or an article or even by a serious listening to a record. Ballet must be seen to be enjoyed and heard to be fully appreciated. I'm sure that you will be impressed as I was with the synchroniza­ tion of steps and the precision of timing with the music. Besides the mere physi­ cal aspects of ballet, the wide range of depth and emotion will certainly amaze

you when you realize that in the whole process not a word has been spoken. To sum it all up, ballet is poetry in motion embodied in the excellence of the human spirit. It is no wonder then that ballet is one of the most treasured arts in the family of cultural expression, a noble achievement in spite of the often base aspirations of man.

Sports Follow the Bouncing Ball Basketballs are being dribbled, passed, and shot, and it is time again to take a fearless gamble and name the best college teams in the country. At any rate, no matter how the seasons for all the teams around the country do turn out, it will once again be an exiting and interesting year. So, without further ado, here they are, the cream of the crop.

1.

INDIANA

Power personified. Grudging defense, a high-geared offense, and a near miss last year all add up to another big season. Bobby Knight's Hoosiers reflect his own personality—rugged and demanding.

2. MARQUETTE A1 McGuire's best shot ever at the NCAA crown. The addition of Bernard Toone and transfers Payne and Whitehead makes Warriors tough. Keep your eye on them.

A1 always gets the most out of his players. Watch for big Mideast showdown with Hoosiers.

3. MARYLAND The Terrapins are the class of the talent-laden Atlantic Coast Conference.

All-American John Lucas leads them, Lefty Driesell coaches them, and their fans cheer them on to what could be a national title.

4. UCLA John Wooden is gone but the Bruins are still around. Richard Washington and Marques Johnson head a great frontline, whileAndre McCarter patrols the backcourt. Can Gene Bartow pick up where Wooden left off? Don't count them out.

5. TENNESSEE The Volunteers are dynamite—they can explode at any time. Led by Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld, Coach Ray Mears' Vols no longer emphasize defense but will be putting the ball in the hole with regularity in '75-'76.

6^ NORTH CARPI TNA The Tar Heels are clickin' their heels when they think of their chances for nother big year. Coach Dean Smith should be happy with four returning start­ ers from an ACC title team.

Z:—SAN FRANCisrn hile UCLA has been diverting much of the attention in California, the Dons ave developed into a legitimate threat. Strengthened by a great recruiting 151

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year, Coach Bob Gaillard hopes to lead San Francisco past their more famous California neighbors.

8. ARIZONA Coach Fred Snowden, hard hit by the hardship draft in recent years, still has much to work with, The Wildcats must tie up all the loose ends that have plagued them in the last two seasons, If they get their act together, it will be be some show.

9. CINCINNATI The Reds won the World Series and the Bearcats hope to keep the city of Cin足 cinnati in the news this winter. Four freshmen starters have turned into four sophomore starters, one year tougher and one year wiser. The Bearcats will maul a few along the way.

10. KANSAS STATE Coming off a Cinderella year, the Wildcats appear to be the strength of the Big Eight and a threat in the Midwest. Jack Hartman, the Big Eight Coach of the Year, sends out his two aces, Chuckie Williams and Mike Evans, to wreck his opponents.

11. LOUISVILLE Coach Denny Crum describes this year's team as "potentially better than last year's Cardinals." And what did last year's Cardinals do? They got all the way to the semi-finals. So if you're one to take Denny Crum at his word, you had better beware of the Redbirds.

12. AUBURN All five starters return from a team that was the only SEC team besides Ken足 tucky to beat every team in the conference at least once. Coach Bob Davis has both depth and experience going for him. The Tigers could claw their way to the SEC top.

13. ALABAMA The Crimson Tide is led by All-American Leon Douglas, who returns to the courts for his senior year. Playing the the tough SEC, Alabama must win the big games this season to finally make it to the top of the heap. But the talent is there, and Coach C.M. Newton should reach the twenty-win mark.

14. MICHIGAN The Wolverines just missed upsetting champ UCLA in the Western regionals last year when a shot bounced off the rim. This year's edition is hoping to avoid those bad bounces and swish all their shots. Coach Johnny Orr has talent to make a move in the Midwest.

15. NOTRE DAME The Fighting Irish have the probable NCAA scoring champ, Adrian Dantley, in their fold and should be a formidable foe once more. If they can survive a tough schedule, look for them in March.

16. PROVIDENCE The Friars should be a good bet to reach the twenty-win plateau and a post-sea足 son tournament for the sixth year running. They are led by Joe Hasset, who was a member of the USA team in the Pan American Games. This is an explosive offensive team that will make some noise.

17. RUTGERS Rutgers is not a familiar name to basketball fans, but should become better known to all this year. Led by All-American candidate Phil Sellers, the Scar足 let Knights will crack the top twenty. Coach Tom Young's goal is a return trip to the NCAA tournament.

18. BOSTON COLLEGE The talent has been there all along, but the consistency has not. But all the signs point to a great year this time around. Coach Bob Zuffelato's Eagles are coming off two 21-9 records in a row and now wish to supply that certain something that is missing and play together. Many recruits and good returnees say that they can do it.

19. U. of NEVADA-LAS VEGAS When Coach Jerry Tarkanian thinks about his team, he doesn't think of it as a gamble, but rather a sure thing. Despite a beefed-up schedule, the Rebels 152

should repeat a twenty-win season and a national ranking. Forward Ecfdie Owens leads them. ?* 20. WASHINGTON After thrashing UCLA 103-81 last year, the Huskies slipped into limbo and dropped their remaining games, finishing at a disappointing 16-10/ Well, the Huskies are back and will be hard to muzzle. With what was called the best talent in the conference last season, Coach Marv Harshman is ready to rival UCLA for the Pac-Eight crown.

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THE BLACK AND RED COLLEGE BASKETBALL QUIZ

Here's a little quiz for all you bas­ ketball trivia buffs. If you score 9-10 consider yourself an expert, 7-8 know­ ledgeable, 5-6 mediocre, and anything less you'd better start hitting the books!

1. UCLA has won the NCAA championship ten out of the last twelve years. The only years they missed were in 1966 and 1974. Can you name the two teams that interrupted their reign?

2. UCLA holds the records for most con­ secutive wins, Notre Dame broke that re­ cord in 1974 by edging the Bruins 71-70.

How many games had they won in a row?

3. While on the subject of UCLA, whom did they defeat in the NCAA finals a year ago for the 1975 championship? •

names: Kansas North Carolina State Providence Loyola (111.)

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Wolfpack Ramblers Trojans Friars Jayhawks

7. Match these coaches with their teams: North Carolina State Johnny Orr Wisconsin A1 McGuire De Paul Norm Sloan Michigan Ray Meyer Marquette John Powless 8. Speaking of coaches, who has led his team to nine straight post-season tour­ nament appearances? (HINT: His team won the NIT in 1970 and finished-second in the 1974 NCAA finals.) ' 9.

True or false.:

The dunk is a legal shot in college.

10.

Which team had- the best won-lost

record last year?

4. Who won the college basketball scor­ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ing title last year? ) ANSWERS: a) Adrian Dantley 1. 1966—Texas Western; 1974—North Carb) Bob McCurdy * olina State. c) David Thompson 2. b 3. Kentucky ?. Match these players with their schools: Quinn Buckner UCLA • 4. Bob McCurdy,^ University of Richmond, Earl Tatum 32.9 points*.“per. game Arizona 5. Quinn Buckner—Indiana Bob Elliot Louisville Earl Tatum—Marquette Richard Washington ' Marquette vV Bob Elliot—Arizona Wesley Cox Indiana ■ Richard Washington—UCLA. i Wesl ey Cox—LouisvilTe 6. Match these schools with their nick-J • • • •-«•*- ^ < 153“' * .

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The 1976 edition of the Trojan cagers is a much improved team. At the time of this writing, they had already fash­ ioned more wins than a year previous, 64, and are heading into the bulk of con­ ference play as the favorites to take it all. In fact, there hasn't been a better basketball team on campus for at least five years.

The team is mostly manned by a prom­ ising group of sophomores who should as­ sure a fair amount of success for the next few years. The Trojans are a wellbalanced and cohesive unit, whose fast break has developed into a potent weapon.

The balance is something new for the Tro­ jans, who in the past years relied heav­ ily on one or two individuals to do all the shooting. The defense and rebounding are areas that have seen much improvement.

If the early improvement and good play of Northwestern can be an effective gauge, the future indeed looks very bright.

The following are scores of the games played prior to the Christmas break: 1-0 NWC 114 2-0 NWC 103 3-0 NWC 91 4-0 NWC 90 5-0 NWC 92 5-1 NWC 77 6-1 NWC 56 6-2 NWC 60 (NWC took second 6-3 NWC 60 6-4 NWC 41

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the examination n arris was sitting on the bottom rungs n0f the crane, peeling a tangerine in­ to a paper bag. His big fingers separat­ ed the fruit carefully as the noon whistle blasted and the other crane operators fluttered like excited birds to the cafe­ teria, swinging their lunch pails and turning their heads curiously as they passed Harris.

"Aw, he always knocks off early," one of the veteran cranemen grumbled.

It was true, of course.

Harris's stomach would begin rumbling by 11:30 after an early breakfast and a long morn­ ing in the cab. He was getting older and needed the rest anyway. He looked up from the last section of the tangerine.

The new driver was shuffling his feet in front of him.

"Mr. Harris, I think it's only routine, but I thought that I better tell you that the safety inspector is going to be here today." Harris grunted and licked his fingers.

"I just thought you might want to know."

Harris stood up stiffly. "Well thanks, kid." He pulled himself up into the cab by the railing and wiped his hands on a red bandana. "Can't go on this job with sticky fingers," he grinned down at the boy (and started the engine.

"You better wear your safety glasses," the boy cupped his hands and shouted over lu shoulders!"6 e"9in6- HalTiS Shr^ed ahlIhLndIeAeLenlines throl>bed comfortSwlarUv in’SH,feet- The faintest Ir-

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sole. The economy of hismotion, the cer­ tainty of his touch, the instant response of the formidable machinery to his slight­ est suggestions, marked him as an expert among his peers. With one lever, Harris could nudge one of his booms a fraction of an inch, with another he could bring the wrath of God down on the whole yard.

In fact, sometimes he felt like a great dens ex machina, perched high and power­ ful on his throne.

Like a smoothly coordinated praying mantis, Harris began inching the crane towards a mammoth pile of steel girders.

He watched in his rear view mirror with a satisfied smile as the other cranes followed him. Although he had only ar­ rived on this job last week, he was al­ ready directing the other cranes. The younger supervisors had fumed; one vicepresident with a budding moustashe had even tried to fire him, but Harris had shown him his contract and dog-eared license taped on the reverse side of his sun visor. The vice-president had left chewing his whiskers in rage.

He relished the height and power of the crane. "I'm like the king of the yard when I climb into my cab," he'd warn his foremen at each new job. Otherwise soft-spoken, Harris would swear furious­ ly if his reign was contested or even interrupted.

He ground the crane treads to a sure stop, pulled down the grappling hooks and with a few swift motions was balancing a pair of steel girders in mid-air. He handled the controls with an easy grace, rolling the knobs of the levers expertly with his palms. When apprentices asked him how he did it, he would tell them in his quiet voice, "Experience, boys,^ex­ perience . . . and a lot of courage.

The crane was swaying with the momen­ tum of the girders as he turned it about.

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He stopped and steadied the load, gauging the angles between his thumb and forefin­ ger. Years ago, he'd seen a crane topple on a hard turn. "You'll have to learn to respect your crane," he'd tell the new drivers, "and its ability to kil1 you and half those kids over there." Usually, a crowd of school children was hanging over They the flimsy construction fences, liked the big cranes, and sometimes Harris would wave his handkerchief in their di­ rection.

Actually he had little patience with new cranemen. They came to work in the morning with steel-tee shoes and safety glasses, and their hands were so clammy that they slipped off the levers. Very few could swallow the initial brushes with danger and death, and even fewer the grinding, gut-beating of years of intense concentration. That newest driver back there was clumsy, but he had the makings of a good craneman. Harris watched him fumbling over the pile with the hooks.

"Down the second lever," Harris pushed his head out and roared back, "Otherwise you're going to pinch your cables." New drivers had only the vaguest idea of the capacities and deficiencies of their ma­ chines.

Now the other boom was describing wi­ der and wider arcs like an uncontrolled

touched.

The sun reflected from the water and dazzled him momentarily. He pulled down the visor. The bridge was just beginning on both ends of the bay and broke abrupt­ ly before the middle like an unfinished cobweb. Harris stopped the rig smoothly a few inches off the bank. "You have to feel a stop coming," he would tell the recruits, "and then move with it, not against it." He swung thegirders sideways and up, dropping them neatly into a pair of giant hooks and examined the effect critically. Not an inch off either way.

The load swayed in the wind for a moment and steadied itself.

Harris closed his eyes. In a way he felt that he had given a part of himself to the great projects he had worked on, the unfurling and gradual blossoming of the skyscraper, the gigantic networks of suspended steel spanning the v/aters...

Someone was knocking at the cab door.

Harris swung itopen impatiently. A lit­ tle man in a brown business suitand white shoes was peering up athimover a ferretsharp nose. "Mr. Harris? Is that right?

Justparkyour crane for a moment, please, and followme." It was the safety inspec­ tor. Harris hopped down from the cab and watched his little head bob ridiculously under the neavy safety helmet. "You're going to lose your hat," yelled Harris.

He followed the other cranemen into the safety building and sat down at a desk.

The inspector was pointing to a big neon sign that flashed "Safety First" in red and white letters.

"Our safety program has to begin with rules," the inspector was saying, "so to begin with, we're going to take a test to find out how much we really know about the safe operation of a crane." He handed out papers and pencils. "I know that some of you haven't been following the rules, but many of you have been very faithful."

He looked earnestly at the younger dri­ vers. "It's time to realize that nobody's a virtuoso when safety's concerned." He began reading the questions. Harris lis­ tened to the excited scratching of pen­ cils; somebody was breathing hard behind him. Harris laid his pencil down. The flourescent lights were blinking uncer­ tainly, and the inspector's voice droned past his ears in warm waves.

"I'll repeat the last two questions, Mr. Harris," the inspector was glaring at him. Some of the other men were still writing.

“Down the second lever, otherwise you’re going to pinch your cables.” pendulum,, and the crane was beginning to tip off its back.

The new driver was beckoning to him frantically.

Harris moved his crane in a circle with ponder­ ous grace and caught the boom with a flicker of his wrists before it swung back. The boy was shaking when Harris Pulled him out of the cab.

"Never make amove before your load is balanced," Harris said, before he turned back to his own crane. Oh, yes,hehad been a new driver once and, no doubt, had learned the skills of his trade with eth* butitseemed to him now tnat he had always known and loved these * machines that their tracks in rwa* c ay like pre-historic monsters, eators and destroyers of all that they 163

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"Question 24: If a crane's load is suspended at a 47 degree angle and it is to be deposited five feet four inches ahead of its present vertical suspension, at what degree must the load be lowered?"

Harris didn't even blink. The inspec­ tor went on.

"Question 25: Must safety glasses and a hard hat be worn at all times by a crane operator?" Harris touched the visor of his engineer's hat, but the inspector ig­ nored him. "Hand in your tests, please."

Harris carefully etched in "no" for the last question. The rest were blank. The inspector rifled through the papers.

"Safety is nothing we can take for grant­ ed," he was saying when he caught sight of Harris's clean test before him. He bent forward and his hard hat clattered on the floor.

"That's all for now men," his voice cracked instead of going to a bass. "Har­ ris, I’d like to talk to you."

He leaned back on the chalk tray while the other men filed out of the room.

"Harris, your disregard for safety rules has disturbed the safety commission for some time. No individual is too good for the rules. I don't care how long you've been running cranes," his voice silenced Harris's protests. "You don't wear your hard hat or your safety glasses.

You dress like a tramp and subvert authority. " The inspector paused for emphasis. "Don't you know that lean have your license re­ voked on the basis of this?" he pointed to the empty paper. "And what is more, Harris," his voice squeaked again as he looked up. "Mr. Harris, come back here!"

He ran around his desk and outside the door.

Harris had moved with astonishing agility for a man of his age. He was across the yard in a few steps and had skipped up the rungs into the cab before the inspector knew he was missing. The engine kicked over with a good-natured roar. Harris fondled the cold controls, "Come on, baby."

He always talked to his cranes. The inspector v/as banging on the door. Harris fed the engines fuel.

The choke laggeda little in hot weather.

"I'll have you blacklisted with every construction company in the state," the inspector's voice was shrill.

Harris swung the cab and guided the big crane smoothly up to a pile of girders.

With deft, expert movements he grappled the steel with the hooks.

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than a man can run. The inspector stood paralyzed before the onslaught. His mouth was hanging open and he had dropped the receiver. From Harris's vantage point in the cab, he looked as helpless and crushable as an insect. Harris braked the crane in a furious cloud of dust just be­ fore the door of the safety building. He reached under the seat and jerked his tool box open. Yes, they were there, a little dusty, maybe. He pulled on the safety glasses and smiled down through the cab window at the trembling inspector.

he told the new drivers. He’d seen more than one crane tip over onto a top-heavy load. He turned the crane around.

The inspector had rushed back to the safety building and stood in the doorway with a phone in his hand. "I'm going to give you one more chance, Harris." The big, black-rimmed safety glasses made him look like a racoon.

Harris pushed the throttle open.

The crane roared down on the little building. Despite its size, a powerful crane can accelerate a good deal faster

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A Reply to the

CONCERNED STUDENT I hope a certain measure of comical self-satisfaction is not being sought through the buffooning of our reading contingency. That would be a flagrant abuse (as you term it) of the principles

/\llow me to define a simple term, yet '‘one with a vast resource of connotative meanings: "Double talk—meaningless speech that consists of nonsense syl 1 ables mixed with intelligible words; ambiguous or evasive language" (American Heritage Dictionary). Now permit me to set forth a question.

Is there an intent to use your "Off Campus Leaves? A Modest Propo­ sal" (cf. Vol. 79, No. 5) as a perfect ex­ ample of this form of speech in the next

of the Black and Red.

Ithas been stressed

through the past years that the mag­ azine's goal is to reach a respectable level of literary quality. It is true that satire is admired as a difficult and However, a ingenious literary style, writing that mocks the very intelligence and common sense of the reader cannot be Must the termed as artistic satire.

B <S R or worse yet, its readers, be

edition of The American Heritage Diction­ ary!

If you are a writer gifted with any form of a quick mind, perhaps you have by now pondered the idea and concluded that the preceding paragraph was intended to question thenature of your article. You may put your mind at ease, for that was precisely its purpose. It is not a dis­ cussion of the subject matter itself which I attack (al thoughyour explanations leave much to be desired at times), but rather the method and real purpose be­ hind your proposition. Just what are you advocating? Is this article a true mea­ sure of your beliefs? If so, why a tone of satirical cynicism constantly buzzing in the background throughout the treat­ ise?

laughed at by one who does not step for­ ward and specifically state his stand?

However, suppose we do assume that your ideas arise from the heart, What is

really being suggested with your examples?

You infer that if a student is stranded at home because of a snow storm, he should not receive an excuse from classes for his absence. You described such an excuse as being "unfair to the rest of the student body whowere required to attend classes."

If the student would not be granted an excuse byour system, what is he to do if he falls victim to the whims of nature?

Should he suffer the lowering of his 165

grade due to an unexcused absence merely because he was a casualty in circumstances beyond his control? If we can not have a multi-cut system, let's at least be realistic in such cases!

In another example it was claimed a student taking his cut at the end of the semester totally disrupted the classroom situation. How ridiculous can an example get? If a professor is totally confused and classmates utterly upset by every trivial impulse of a still-growing stu­ dent, which you define as "irresponsible action" what kind of training are we re­ ceiving? Even if the student is negli­ gent in his reason for cutting, if this alone should throw the entire classroom into disorder, something must be wrong with the composition of the class. Again I say, be realistic!

Let's progrees to your practical sol­ utions to the problem. First may I re­ mind you, whether you wish to define yourself as such or not, that we are adults. So, please, treat us as such.

Spare us the childish allusions to a "Spoonful of Sugar" and gold merit stars.

If self-pride in classroom attendance is all-important to an educational program, by all means get out your little gold stars of grade-school behavior and wave your flags of self-satisfaction, but please, spare us who seek after meaning­ ful goals.

Otherwise, I should think you do not have the ability to attack the problem on a higher level.

You propose a "no-cut" system and try to back up its effectiveness by stating that New Ulm does not have such an arrangment. Consequently, "there are no rumb­ lings there." Perhaps we should take up a collection so that we might send you west to gain a first hand knowledge into this aspect. There may be no intense rumblings of volcanic proportions in the "city on the hill", but its foundations are jostled every now and then by a dis­ enchanted earth tremor. A rule of thumb for the public debater is to attain in-

formation that is sound.

A firsthand experience can be most valuable. In other words, refrain from treading upon ground which you are not aquainted with.

A suggestion of total abolition of offcampus leaves sounds great! There's no­ thing psychologically better for a stu­ dent than to be shut up with his books in a dorm room in the narrow sphere of the world called Northwestern, aloof from all that goes on in the universe around us.

Then we can all together suffer from that horrible disease listed in the annals as glaucoma of the mind. That worldly at­ mosphere which you have chosen to immune yourself from shall one day be the very work-a-day world of your divine call.

No, indeed, the world is not a particu­ larly pretty place. Yet, to shut oneself off inyour monastic proposals could prove to be sheer disaster for Northwestern.

Soundly versed clergymen are truly a ne­ cessity. What would happen if an entire generation of Wisconsin Evangelical pas­ tors were no better than inanimate book worms and open prey to the unscrupulous attacks of the living world?

As for the three concluding paragraphs, they did a fine job of getting away from the subject you proposed in the beginning.

True, there may also be some faults in the matters you touched upon here such as criticism of faculty by classmates; how­ ever, your responsibility is to set forth and convince your audience of your pri­ mary stand, not to trail off into unrela­ ted tangents. If one cannot successfully stick to defining his principles, how are we readers supposed to measure the re­ sponsible nature of the suggestions?

Thus, I return to the puzzling pur­ pose for "Off Campus Leaves". By the tone of the article I am almost convinced this writing is meant as a sarcastic sa­ tire on the cut/excuse system. Yet, the shading inyour suggestions leaves the im­ pression that deep down you really be­ lieve in your proposals.

Next time, choose a specific mode of writing, and refrain from ambiguities. If you prefer satire, perhaps you can take a crash cor­ respondence course from Professor Jonathan Swift.

Finally, I implore you to attempt to adhere to the artistic principles of the B & R. Humor is fine. Intellectualism is interesting. However, double talk is intolerable.

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Poetry HARVEST Go down and plant a city, reap a world across the death-black waters, foreign fields, where cattle close moon-eyes in death's false throes, while shepherds tune shrill reeds to whistling winds.

And don't lose hope although the journey's long; the road to there, a labyrinth undone, is lodged within your soul and chattering mind.

Great deeds, like gods, demand great sacrifice.

A young man you are now, but age will see your eyes grow dim and fabled sinews waste to palsied sticks embalmed alive in cloth, before the mighty walls you dream of rise.

A dragon you will meet, with eyes of fire, hell's passion born to wrap you in its coils of glittering forms and dark desires; your eyes will linger on them; hands will long to touch quick velvet scales, familiar flesh and blood long-lost to you by fate's unchanged decree.

Do not become fool servant to its wiles; despair and death cling to its charming smile.

But draw your sword of blazing, tempered steel, cast out its ice-cold heart upon the ground, wrench open its fair-seeming, lusty mouth and scatter teeth upon the blood-stained field.

A host of men will sprout in full array, great warriors they, strong-bodied, honeyed phrase, they'll shine resplendent in dark armor made in forges of the aweful, muted world.

A clamor will arise, emotions strive between themselves to gain the firm resolve and at a moment's whim they will descend upon your heart and snatch away your mind.

But courage then must blindly drive you on; a huge stone hurl into their swirling midst.

Like dogs they'll turn upon themselves and die, but five surviving youths will bear your rule.

Trust them alone and with their strength approved

by God's almighty rumbling in lead skies, erect the lofty walls with anxious care, rejoice at stones just large enough to move into their place by arms and breasts laid bare.

Construct the gates with love; through them will come your dusky wives from nearby tribes allured, usurping household mastery from their lords.

In recompense for dignity undone, enjoy your sun-light children as they play, and smile when men behold your yield, amazed that such a harvest came from seeds of pain.

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the past fs not foRgotten I guess I always was one for noticing * details. That must be why I remember so well the first time I saw him, even af­ ter the passage of more than twenty years.

I had just begun working in the study of my second story apartment overlooking I went to the window for 59th Street, some air and to make my customary apprais­ al of mid-morning traffic. As always I was greeted by the churning scene of name­ less, faceless people hurrying blindly along their way—like railroad cars in a freight yard, propelled by some unseen force and possessing no control over their own destinations.

But that morning was different in a way I'll never forget. Amid the lemming­ like press of scurrying pedestrian traf­ fic, I saw an oldman making hi sway slow­ ly but steadily along the sidewalk. He showed little concern for the heavy traf­ fic in the street and even less for the strangers brushing by him at double his pace. Although histweedsuit was several years out of style, he was dressed neatly and tidily, down to the crease in his trousers, and he displayed none of the characteristic marks of old age—the lone­ liness or despondence—that appeared in so many of the city's aged. But the thing that struck me most about him was his un­ concerned gaze and his leisurely manner in that bustling environment.

I v/atched him closely as he made his deliberate, unfaltering way up the street.

Directly across from my apartment loomed a stately marble edifice—the Metropoli­ tan Library. I continued to stare at the old man as he reached the steps in front of the library and paused momentarily.

His eyes remained fixed ahead of him in a hollow gaze. He slowly turned his back to me and began to mount the steps in a curious, mechanical sort of way, as if he had been repeating this somnambular rou-

tine for years. I told myself more than once that I was wasting precious time by watching him, but, for some reason, the minutes I lost seemed of 1 ittle importance.

Something about him drew me to him and made me want to know more about him.

He reached the top step. Again mere appeared a mechanical motion as his hand reached out for the door. He pulled it open and disappeared into the cavernous building. I returned to my desk and ab­ sently glanced up at the clock. 9:15. I lit my pipe, thought once more about the old man, and then dismissed him from my mind.

But that was not to be the last of him, for I sawhimmany times after that first day. Every morning like clockwork he would make his voyage against the rush­ ing stream of bleary-eyed pedestrians, and throughout the next week there wasn't a day that I didn't station myself at the window to watch for him. It was in the second week of this covert observation that I decided to findoutmore about this friend whom I had grown to admire from a distance.

The next morning I stood in front of the library's massive facade.

Winter was approaching; I remember thp windows fogging with my breath as I peered through them, waiting for someone to open up for the day. Soon a roundfaced matron came to the doors fumbling with a ring of keys.

On her slight frame a neat hand-knit beige sweater hung loosely. Her hair was streaked in alternate shades of gray and silver and was fastened at the top of her head in a round bun. The cleaning lady, as I assumed her to be, peeked at me with smil­ ing eyes from behind square lenses and said, "'Tisn't often that I find someone waitin' forme to open up in the morning.

No sir. You must be after one of those racey new best sellers, eh?"

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"Well, no, I just wanted—" "You'll have to speak up, son," she interrupted. The hearin's not what it used to be."

I just smiled and knodded my head.

She turned away, still smiling, walked to a nearby shelf, and began to rearrange the reference books there.

I found a table in full view of the old man's customary entrance and waited.

9:15 arrived and so did my old friend.

He stepped inside the doors, still wear­ ing the same vacant stare, removed his Stetson, and draped his coat over his arm.

His forehead immediately grew more re­ laxed in the quiet echo of the library's atmosphere, and he paused momentarily as ifgreetingan old friend. Just then the cleaning lady noticed him, scurried to his side, and whispered, "Mornin1 Henry.

What can I do for you today?"

"Good morning to you, Elizabeth," came the cordial reply, followed by a some­ what stiff, "but I can help myself."

"Suit yourself—and have a good day!" she concluded as she moved back to a dusty shelf. He hadn't looked at her.

I watched him from the protection of an open book as he moved in his usual gait across the terrazzo floor to the staircase at the rear of the library's main lobby. His hand reached out for the railing mechanically, and his eyes remain­ ed fixed before him as he descended the stairs. I guess I felt a twinge of guilt for spying on him like that, but I decid­ ed to follow through with my plan, anyway.

As soon as his gray head dissapeared from sight, I tiptoed to the staircase, leaned over the railing, and saw him dissapearing into the shadows below, I thought it odd that he didn't turn on a light. I crept down the stairs in total silence and tried to follow the sound of his footsteps. The hall in which I found niyself was cloaked in total darkness; I was feeling my way along the cool walls, walking stealthily in the direction of the shuffling sounds, when suddenly the footJ*®ps stopped. I froze, praying that he hadn t noticed me. Then ahead of me I heard ancient hinges moaning in protest as a door was pushed open. A light flicked °n at the end of the hall and lit the passage with a pale yellow beam. The dim illumination originated from what appear^ to a sma^ room at the end of the nail and revealed the old man entering it through the open door. He left it half­ way open behind him.

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I waited several minutes and then ap­ proached the room. As I drew nearer, a sign came into view etched on the door in faded letters which read "ARCHIVES AND MANUSCRIPTS" "So this is where the old man spends all his time," I thought. "But why?"

I carefully inserted my head through the door. The room was musty and smelled of leather and old paper. It was not an unpleasant odor, but one which by its na­ ture exuded a sensation of the ancient and historical. I felt like an explorer

I thought it odd that he hadn’t turned on a light. who had poked his nose into the murky recesses of an unspoiled pyramid, finding himself confronted with the very civili­ zation of the ancients. The room itself appeared to be no more than a walled-off extension of the hall I had just left.

Oneitherside of the room the walls were lined with sagging wooden shelves which permitted only a narrow aisle between them. On some shelves sat dust-covered vol umes that appeared as ol d as Gutenberg' s printing press itself, bound with leather or pigskin, their yellowed pages cracked or decaying. On other shelves were boxes of files and records, rolled up maps and parchments, faded pictures, and turnof-the-century vintage newspaper clip­ pings—all begging to be organized, but at the same time threatening to disinte­ grate if touched.

At the end of the aisle, facing the opposite wall, I saw my old friend. He sat motionless under the dim light. On his lap I could see one of those huge, ancient volumes open at the middle. His hands were resting on the pages, but his head was directed straight in front of him, as if absorbed in deep thought. And in spite of the fact that he seemed to be ignoring the pages with his eyes, his hand would periodically turn the brittle pages. To say the least, I was puzzled bythissight and stood motionless, watch­ ing his wordless communication with the past.

A half hour passed as I gazed at this enigma of a man.

I turned, silently stepped out the door, and headed back to

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Course I know him," she replied.

"That's Professor Morris. He used to be head of the history department over at the university." She shook her head sad­ ly and continued, "Yes, he was quite well known as a researcher before he went bl ind."

"Blind?" I asked. "What do you mean?"

"Why, haven't you noticed?" she asked incredulously. "He's blind as a bat in the day time. Has been for three years.

Now he just comes here every day to re­ live his memories and to be with his old books. Sometimes I think they're the only friends he's got."

"Blind?" I repeated, unwilling to let it sink in. "But he gets along so wellno dog, no cane, no—" "Too independent for that, he is. Al­ ways has been and always will be I s'pose."

I felt stunned, as if I had heard a good friend had lost his sight. I pic­ tured inmy mind all the times I had seen him since that first day and recalled the ways in which he seemed so different. It was then that I finally worked up enough courage to go to Professor Morris, for three weeks now my partner in this uni­ lateral friendship, and introduce myself.

I headed back down the stairs. The hall was still dimly lit by the yellow light.

This time I made no effort to conceal my approach. I reached the door, pushed it farther open, and was greeted by another groan from the hinges. Professor Morris started nervously in his chair. He cocked his head slightly and blurted, "Who's there?"

"I'm a friend, Professor Morris." I went on to introduce myself.

"Should I know you from somewhere.

Let me see now," he said as he searched a hazy memory, "were you one of my stu­ dents back in '46?"

"No, not exactly.

To tell you the truth, Professor,you could say I've only known you for about two weeks now. I've been watching you from my study and I've noticed that you come here every day. I became curious as to how you spent your time here."

"And did you find what you were look­ ing for?" he asked, somewhat flattered to be the object of a stranger's scrutiny.

"Yes, I've found out that you enjoy these old books."

"It'snotthe books I enjoy," he said, ii i

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showing the first trace of a smile, "It's what's in them. Amanonly lives one life, but with the help of these books I've seen the passing of many centuries. I've discussed strategy with Napoleon, built bridges with Caesar, and talked politics There's much more in with Gladstone, these books than paper, ink, and glue."

His eyes were as far away as the men of whom he spoke. My heart went out to this man whose eyes could no longer bridge the gap between him and his life in the past. He stared atthewall until I spoke.

"Professor Morris," I began uncertain­ ly. "I.uh, well, I also found out that you're blind, and I'd really like to help you in-—" "Blind?" he interrupted as his brow contracted into a deep furrow and the tone of his voice changed completely.

"Blind? Bah! Who told you I was blind?"

His anger was mounting. Without waiting for an answer he continued, "Never mind.

It doesn't matter who told you. Blindness is only a state of mind. I'm sorry, but

I don't need your help."

His eyes were full of wrath, impatience, and injured pride. His stare was directed at me, but I knew it didn't comprehend me. He fumbled with his hat, draped his coat over his arm, and began to walk to­ ward me. He muttered testily as he brushed past me, "Not your help or anybody else's."

I watched him sadly as lie climbed the stairs and passed from view.

Every day for a week I sat by my study window watching and waiting. But Profes­ sor Morris never returned. I truly missed him and found it hard to understand him then.

But the passage of twenty years and the changes in my own circumstances have helped me to see the reasons for the way he acted. Now I find myself reacting in much the same way when people notice my striped cane and my dark glasses and pounce upon me with their fawning offers of assistance.

I simply tell them that I'm not really blind. Blindness, you see, is only a state of mind.

M. S.

FLU (To justify an absence to a Greek instructo.

Is this what it's like to be old?

The blood rushes through my head like Coke from shaken bottles on a fevered day. My bones creak; I am a sweating mannequin that's scattered around the store.

It's cold as panes of ice and fickle sunbeams won't melt the hardened heart with a smile.

What's wrong with your heart, old man, it hurts when you breathe; perhaps broken once too often?

They lie when they praise age or fool themselves when faced with massive deterioration.

There is no use for age, or the flu, except it reminds the young, the everlasting "I" is wrapped in mere mortality.

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:

affiDAVits The years surrounding the birth of the ■ United States of America could be characterized as a struggle to place au­ thority. Much of our early history cen­ tered on the question of who should have authority or with whom should power lie.

Quite different viewpoints were ex­ pressed by two early Americans—Alexan­ der Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Ham­ ilton distrusted the capabilities and responsibilities of the average man.

Consequently, he felt American govern­ ment would be more secure and stable in the form of a monarchy. Conversely, Jefferson, who praised the abilities of the common man, felt American government would be more honorable and just in the form of a representative republic.

Any time a governmental system is es­ tablished, the question of who will have authority must be answered. This edi­ torial will examine the placement of authority in the governmental system of our church, with particular attention to Northwestern College. My contention is that this system is very much in the spirit of Alexander Hamilton.

A look at the history of the Western District of the WELS will show that the placement of authority has been a sub­ ject of dispute in this church. In 1924 a number of students at Northwestern were expelled by the faculty as a mat­ ter of discipline. The board, a short time later, reviewed the cases of these students and changed the decision of the faculty, claiming for the board it­ self final authority to discipline. The ensuing controversy over the placement of authority resulted in the immediate resignation of two faculty members at Northwestern and the subsequent resig­ nation of four more members of the staff. 1 A short time later in Fort Atkinson there occureda dispute which ultimately resulted in the formation of the splinter Protes'tant Synod. The original point of contention concerned accepted church

practices which two school teachers con­ sidered sinful. The authority of the Fort Atkinson congregation to deal with the matter was eventual ly superceded when appeals to higher and higher synod offi­ cials, faculty members, and conventions were made as the partisans in the case hoped to gain favorable and authoritative rulings.2 The matter of who had author­ ity to decide may still be considered disputed to this day.

I believe the deep concern over the placement of authority is still with us today and is a biased force determining where authority lies. Whether this is because of our history or because of our cultural heritage, I can't say. Yet, I feel that from this deep concern there has developed a paternalism which is the highest vector affecting the placement of authority among us today. Authority is placed and isolated in such a way as to protect the average person from exposure to the responsibilities that author­ ity comprises.

Perhaps I am most familiar with the situation at Northwestern College. Here authority, of course, is most isolated from the students. To a degree this is 172

Yet, the paternalism to be expected, which I believe is behind this isolation from authority is carried to an unneces­ sary limit. Protection extends from such anachronisms as car riding permits, car operation restrictions, and alcohol-inthe-dorm rules to such blatant paternal ism as evening permissions, mandatory class attendance, sick listing, and job hour supervision.

Hot one of these rules is a very strong complaint in itself. Yet, they do reveal an attitude overagainst the student by those who set up the rules. The student is considered unready for even such minor responsibilities and is protected from exposure to them.

From my student's point of view, I have to wonder if due authority or powers are not withheld from faculty members as individuals at Northwestern College.

Should I need a scheduling change, my ad­ visor, in whose power one might expect scheduling changes to lie, would need to petition thefacultyas a unit. A class­ mate of mine recently requested a course sequence shift. The head of the depart­ ment of classes involved did not make the uecision. The request had to come before the whole faculty. One professor, who wishes this semester to exempt his class from a final exam, because he hasn't the authority to make such an exemption, is still requiring attendance at the test­ ing period.

Again, I don't want to suggest any of these points is worth particular complaint, and perhaps the men involved don't see these points as ills. However, they serve to show that authority at Northwestern College is often reserved for higher func­ tions.

I feel there are some unavoidable reu-S 1ncurreU when we remove authority to higher and higher levels. It goes with­ out saying that a body which is systematic­ ally reluctant to give authority to the product of its own schools will be even more reluctant to give authority to the product of other schools. Consequently, our educational facilities recapitulate themselves with their own progeny. This is educational inbreeding.

Unfortunately, our church is not edu­ cationally self-sufficient. We need edf °rs* school administrators, and proIrhn^SV!,n.h^ecific training in editing ool administration and higher educa*jn* training which admittedly is not cannot be supplied in our synodical 173

schools.

We are facea with a double danger. The first danger is that we em­ ploy those whose educational first-love and basic training were not in the dis­ ciplines which apply to the posts they of "necessity" fill. Second is the closely related danger of making attendance at synodical schools the sine qua non of recognized doctrinal soundness, to the extent of ignoring the talents of objec­ tively orthodox laity. To fall before either of these dangers is to reduce the quality of our education.

Another result of the restriction of authority is intellectual inbreeding. The earmarks of this are jargon which is in­ telligible only in its own system, ina­ bility to make new applications of truth in a changing world, andlackof original

Unfortunately, our church is not educationally selfsufficient. personal thinking. In my experience at Northwestern College I have seen and pro­ bably been affected by intellectual inbreeding. I've heard Luther sermons and Lenski lectures. I've readcognated Eng­ lish and jargonized essays. I've written anaphoras without even knowing it. But perhaps the worst effect of intellectual inbreeding is that the campus atmosphere makes students hesitant to disclose di­ vergent viewpoints. In fact, every class­ mate to whom I showed this manuscript assumed it would be censored.

The tragedy of intellectual inbreeding is that it limits its outreach. A WELS pastor recently commented that his church was dying because the ethnic group which was overtaking the neighborhood just couldn't understand the Germanic style of worship. What have wedonewhen our words hinder understanding and our practice bars participation?

As authority ascends in the hierarchy of government, a system of rules must be published to make known decisions from above.

This may result in a rule con­ sciousness. This has happened at North­ western College. Much of the interaction between students and those with authority has become a game. A sick-day is often determined by whose bluff is stronger,

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the student's or the tutor's. Many pro­ fessors offer the possibil ity of grade reduction as the prime motive to prepare and are perfectly willing to play "get­ ting hit roulette" with the student. Is love of learning as a motivation too ro­ mantic a concept fora place at Northwes­ tern College?

As authority ascends and rules proli­ ferate, personal treatment of the average person disappears. Decisions are not made face to face. Egalitarianism comes to be equated with justice, when justice rather requires consideration of the dif­ ferent needs of different individuals.

And as has happened at Northwestern Col­ lege conformance to the rules is emphacized more and more to the point that exceptions for specific needs worked out personally with those in authority either do not exist or are disclaimed by those in authority. Thus, the very paternalism which grew out of loving concern may re­ sult in practice in impersonality and a subsequent failure to communicate the original loving concern.

Not only is there a reduction of per­ sonal treatment of individuals when au­ thority is removed to higher functions, but there is also a reduction of selfinitiated responsible action. This is especially true when authority is removed to a higher board consisting of a number of members. Thomas Jefferson felt this way. He wrote about making nomination to office a legislative rather than executive function, saying that it "destroys re­ sponsibility by dividing it among a mul­ titude. "3 An example will clarify this, When I first began working at Northwestern as a library assistant, occasionally another student requested my key to the library for access after normal library hours. I was faced with making the responsible de­ cision of whether this student was trust­ worthy enough to be given a key which not only gave access to the library, but also the bookstore and faculty offices.

I was faced with the responsibility for the consequences of my decision, whether I lent mykeyor did not and as a result had to tell a fellow student at least by implication that I did not trust him!

Especially in thelatter case I was tempt­ ed to relieve myself of the burden of the decision and its consequences by push­ ing it up the hierarchy and quoting the rumored rule that no college keys should ever be lent, even though I had never 174

been given any such instructions. The The temptation was to avoid responsibility by using rules. Although I have since then received instructions not to lend my key and been relieved of this respon­ sibility, I am neither pleased, nor do I feel the exercise of my function as li­ brarian assistant to be quite as personal and human as it was before.

Nothing prevents the application of this result to those with greater author­ ity than mine.

And whereas some would say the phrase, "The faculty won't let me" is a cop-out, I feel it is tragic enough to say it indicates a system which often has stifled self-initiated responsible action.

The concept that you have to give a person responsibility to teach him to act responsibly is one we're well acquainted with.

It's a theme at the root of our culture. Grampa Walton let Jim-Bob shoot the Thanksgiving Turkey.

Someone let Crockett out to kill his bear. Ward Clea­ ver left it to Beaver.

We believe it.

We say, "Don't be a mama's boy, cut the apron strings, try your own wings." Sure we believe it.

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I suggest three things. First at North­ western College I would like to see more practical responsibility given to the stu­ dent.

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I would also like to see the student at Northwestern College provided with more opportunity for choosing a curricular con­ centration and the opportunity to take out-semesters" atother colleges or universities to achieve those concentrations without penalization.

My second point concerns the faculty at Northwestern College. Since I have no inside experience in this area, I can only ask that the faculty answer certain questions for itself.

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for the faculty as a unit?

My third suggestion, again, because of my limited experience, must take the form of a question. We must ask ourselves whether our faculties, boards, and ad­ ministrations are taking into full consi­ deration the talents of our laity. Are we unnecessarily making attendance at synodical schools the prerequisite of recognized doctrinal orthodoxy?

The results of these three suggestions will certainly be a general increase in self-initiated responsible action, edu­ cation in synodical schools which has constant or improving quality, and effi­ cient administration which has not chan­ neled off the best of those whose train­ ing was for the teaching of God's Word.

Some claim that should Northwestern collegiates receive more personal author­ ity and be protected less, a number of students would fail acedemically. I am willing to concede that initially one or two students from a class might fail.

However, I feel in most cases this would be a learning process after which readmit­ tance to school and reapplication to stu­ dy would provide a more responsible pro­ duct from this school. I feel this way because while I have been at Northwestern College my observation has been that those students who have been asked to leave for acedemic reasons have often been those most reluctant to leave and most eager to reapply themselves after readmittance.

Perhaps the sampling of my four years here isn't enough, but we should at least be careful not to sell short the motiva­ tional force of the love for Christ and for the work of His Church.

elbow, dimming my view of the world.

Certainly, I admit that the granting of moral responsibility is an area in which judgment is involved. Some pater­ nalism is helpful and necessary. After all, who would doubt the wisdom of a par­ ent who refuses to allow his child to drive the family car, but rather takes the driver's seat himself. Yet, who would doubt the folly of the parent who refuses to place his child on a school bus, sim­ ply because he himself is not driving it?

Protection can be carried to an unneces­ sary degree.

In asking for greater authority for students at Northwestern College, I have been accused of forgetting about the pow­ er of sin.

I think we have to ask what is the source of our strength against sin.

Whereas we are advised to avoid temptation,4 we also see in the story of Christ's temptation that the source of our strength against sin is God's Word.5 God's Word is preached in our church and taught in our schools. VJe may trust God to counter sin, to give doctrinal under­ standing, and to make students from North­ western College able ministers.

Protection can be carried to an unnecessary degree.

A friend recently asked if we weren't trying to do more for the church than Christ did Himself. Christ ascended in­ to heaven leaving some confused, fearful, fault-filled men to carry on the work of the church in a sinful world. He could have protected these men with the con­ tinued visible presence of the glorified Son of God. Yet, He didn't. Rather, He protected them with His Word, His prom­ ise of the Comforter. We may have con­ fidence in the promise of God. I have two purposes in writing this article. The first is to request intro­ spection on the part of those with author­ ity in our church. I can do little more.

One cannot grant practical responsi­ bilities without granting moral responsi­ bilities. The chief moral responsibility in my suggestions is diligence. When we consider that this responsibility may carry with it the unintentional exposure to the related sin of sloth, we may be tempted to say the more protection, the better. Yet even protection from expo­ sure to sin may be carried too far. The transfigured Christ does not sit at my 176

Icannotsay with final i ty whether author­ ity has been reserved to the higher func­ tions more than is necessary. Vet, it is obvious that authority has been reserved.

I can't say if our lay talent is being ignored. Yet, it is obvious that our fac­ ulties are inbred. I ask for introspec­ tion—on-going introspection.

Ity second purpose is to state my own opinions publicly.

Student opinion in these areas is not often made public. I have been hesitant to do this. Class­ mates who share in these opinions with me have been hesitant to do this. Whether it is from fear that as personal a dec­ laration as this lacks the dignity of a claim to total objectivity, orfromfear of censorship, or from fear that no one will listen, I am not even sure for my­ self. Yet, there is value in a public declaration of student opinion.

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Campus & Classroom Ulhoever coined the expression "the ■■dead of winter" obviously never spent a fun-packed winter at NWC. My, what excitement we have here! The list of ac­ tivities is endless. There are basket­ ball games to attend, prep and college, male and female. The extremely intense college intramural basketball competition is at its peak. Wrestlers provide en­ tertainment on the mat. Professors pro­ vide excitement in the classroom. Scores are involved in the fierce struggle to "take seven" every Tuesday down at the Watertown Bowl.

Every weekend two or three girls flock in from all across the nation to make use of our recently re-in­ stated open dorm priviledge. Who can leave out the exhilarating experience of participating in or witnessing head-tohead tug-o-war competition during Winter Carnival week. The list goes on ad in­ finitum.

The abundance of worthwhile activity at NWC makes my job of reporting events around campus and in the classroom a Her­ culean task. Volumes could be filled.

I am forced to be selective in what I write. Therefore, the events that ap­ pear in this article encompass only the epitome of student-related events here at NWC. There has been a major upheaval in the normally fraternal collegiate studentbody as of late. Tension has arisen stemming from a controversy over who wrote the article "Off Campus Leaves? A Modest Proposal" which appeared in the January issue of the B & R. You may recall this article as the one that attacked our pre­ sent cut system and other liberal trends.

Since it caused such a stir, I conducted a personal poll. The results of the poll are listed below. The question asked was , "Who do you think wrote 'Off Campus Leaves' and why?" For brevity's sake I have only listed the most popular answers: AUTHOR

his style."

Tom Jeske....... "He's truly concerned."

Mark Schroeder."A miserable attempt at satire."

Steve Sauer-----"He's the only guy dumb enough."

Mikey Woldt___"It wasn't funny, just like everything else he writes."

Dan Metzger-----"He's the only guy up here who never cuts classes."

Dave Farley___"He didn't have enough articles and wanted to fill up space."

Some DMLC student.. "They' re just jealous."

Some Maranatha student___"They want Watown for themselves."

Although in the midst of this flam­ ing controversy, the student-body has been asked to unite in regard to energy conservation.

The students received a list of proposed energy-saving, cost-cut­ ting measures.

They were invited to make further suggestions concerning this problem. I came up with a few tentative proposals myself:

*THE BLACK AND RED ENERGY—CONSERVATION* PROGRAM 1. Heat dorms with excessive "hot air" from the faculty room.

2. Mandatory 6:00 p.m. bedtime.

3. Amending of the Handbook rule prohibi­ ting candles.

4. Continue to allow students unlimited

use of the gym, but do not heat it or turn on any of the lights.

5. Call off typing class. (Electric type­ writers are sucking too much juice.; 6. Hire shower timers for each shower room. Anyone taking a shower for more than 3.5 minutes would be reported to Dean or one of the tutors immedia­ tely!

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Dave Russow__ "The whole article is in

7. Take the lighting system out of the 178

o "stacks". (All Dewey Decimal would be converted to Braille for the purpose of facilitating book location.)

8. Have the kitchen stop wasting energy by reheating leftovers. They're cold by the time we get them anyway.

9. For extra heat, each student should light his wastebasket on fire twice a week.

10. A stereo may be played only if more than 57 people are actively listening.

(AOL's exempted.)

11. Turn on exit signs only when someone is looking for a door.

12. Limit "hand-dryers" to hand-drying use.

13. Take away Tutor Kogler's Snoopy elec­ tric toothbrush.

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As a service to the reader I have de­ cided to incorporate IM Corner into this month's article. IM Corner is an up-todate recap of all important intramural action on the court and off. IM Corner takes you behind the scenes and into the locker-room to get tidbits of irrelevant information which is found in print no­ where else. The success of this column will be based on reader feedback.

In an exclusive interview with Capt.

Jeff Gunn (NL) he revealed, "Our team is going to have an awful hard time winning a game if we keep losing."

A recent attempt of the International League Intramural Teams (ILIM) to dis­ prove its reputed inferiority was nipped in the bud when a scheduled Friday night All-Star game with the American League had to be called off because the gym was­ n't opened. When reached for comment, the manager of the gym refused to comment.

Dan Kelm was recently put up on the trading block by Capt. Mark Schroeder.

Rumors are that the Dorm Staff has con­ tacted Schroeder to work out a trade which might involve the Dean. When asked

to comment about the possible trade, Myers (Dorf) said, "I think the trade would be beneficial for both teams. We could use Kelm's rebounding ability and Schroeder's team is lacking a pure set shooter like Dean."

Steve Steiner washed his uniform.

When recently asked about his team's playing condition Capt. T. Johnston said,

"No." James Krause and Dave Farley were in­ dicted last week on charges of assault and battery. The incident took place when Mitch Maloney tried to drive the lane in American League action. Mitch, who claims he was "scalped", filed charges with the judicial committee of the Dorm Council.

President D. Myers said that if such violence continued in intramurals, the Open Dorm policy would have to be revoked.

National League players are up in arms over the fact that all their games are played at 9:30. Player representative L. Punke explains, "Well, I don' know, but none of the networks want to buy TV rights to our games because they aren't played in prime time."

When convicted of bribing an official before a game, Marcus Newman was quoted as saying, "I'll do anything for a shirt!"

Next month in IM Corner: An exclusive interview with Jim Schumann, in which he talks about his new book, Why I Jumped Leagues.

* * * * * It's time for "Dear Mi key." Since the price of the postage stamp went up, I have noticed a downward trend in the amount of mail I have been receiving.

It seems that people who were willing to wager a dime on me before are not so fri­ volous with 13£. In my humble opinion, v advice is worth every penny of 13£. my It would still be a bargain at 17<t. High­ er than that, I wouldn't want to go. So keep those cards and letters pouring in.

Dear Mi key, I'd like to list a complaint about the sports article in the last B & R. What is this three pages of national polls and quizzes? Is this a national magazine?

All theTrojans got was a little paragraph with no mention of the stars of the team.

Take that 6'3" secondyear, starting guard from MLS, for instance. There was not one word of how he contributed to each Trojan victory, or of how he became the 179

team leader through lean times, As a subscriber to the B & R I feel that I have a right to complain.

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inating.

We plead the fifth.")

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Dear Mi key, Is it true that engagement can be haz­ ardous to your health?

Dear Dan Schmelzer, T. Noun Atnat I realize that others may hold your opinion that play-by-play reporting of basketball games in the B & R would be extremely interesting. They are excluded not because of the Sport's Editor's con­ tempt for the Trojans (Chuck even has an I’m a Little Trojan bib), but because of expressed editorial policies presented in the first issue of this volume.

I also realize that you like to see your name in print. Therefore, as a fa­ vor for writing to "Dear Mi key", I am listing your game-by-game statistics:

(Ed. Note: Before the final printing of this issuej Dan’s lawyer obtained c • -curt order preventing the publication cf his personal stats here.

His lawyer was quoted as saying, "If Dan’s stats were published, it would be very self-incrim~

Dear T. Mourn Atnat, You may be interested to know that a recent study cf engaged tutors and BAs in Augsburg Hall reveals the startling fact that engagement may be linked with stomach ulcers. (Cf. Buege, Sutton, and Bare.)

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Alumni The Alumni Editor has good news for all ■ those readers who skip past ANNIVER­ SARIES and DEDICATIONS and head straight for Sem notes. News from the Seminary, I'm glad to announce, has finally begun to pick up. It seems many Seminarians had a prosperous and blessed Christmas — in more ways than one!

But for those more mature and sophis­ ticated readers, there continues to be a wealth of news about our earlier, illus­ trious alumni.

I hope, in either case, that you'll find something of interest to you.

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Petra Lutheran, Sauk Rapids, Minn., dedi­ cated a new chapel on Jan. 25, 1976.

Petra is served currently by Rev. Pe­ ter Naunann ('68).

Faith, Wayne, Neb., dedicated its newly purchased, first house of worship, on November 2C. 1975. Rev. Raymond Beck­ mann ('68) is vacancy pastor.

Zion, Valentine, Neb., dedicated its rew church tc the Lord on December 7, 1375.

Zicn is served by Rev. Richard Kugler ('68), Rev. Gerald Free ('52) was the guest preacher.

St. James, West St. Paul, Minn., observed the 50th anniversary of Pastor Carl F. Bolle (’21) in the ministry. Rev. Eolle has spent 47 of these years at St. James.

St. Paul's, Saginaw, Mich., served by Rev. Duane Tomhave ('58) and Rev. Richard Gensmer ('33), will celebrate its 125th anniversary in special ser­ vices from July to November, 1976.

DEDICATIONS

Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein ('67) has accep­ ted a call to Calvary, Sheboygan, Wis., having formerly served at St. Peter's, Brodhead, Wis. Rev. LouisSievert ('67) formerly serving at St. Paul's, Batesland, S.D. anc Cur Redeemer, Martin, S.D., was installed as pastor of Christ Our Redeemer, Den­ ver, Colo., on Dec. 14, 1975.

Rev. Richard Warnke ('65) was installed at Trinity, Kiel, Wis., on Jan. 1C, 1976, having formerly served at Prince of Peace, Howell, Mich.

Rev. David Clark ('68), formerly serving at Faith, Sussex, Wis., was installed at a new mission in Nashua, New Hamp­ shire on January 18, 1976.

Rev. Clare Reiter ('54) was installed as pastor at Immanuel, Willmar, Minn., on Dec. 7, 1975, having formerly served at Trinity, Kiel, Wis. Rev. Erling Carmichael ('58), formerly the pastor of Emmanuel, Fai rfa>, Minn., was installed at St. John's, 'iodine, Minn, on Jan. 11, 1S7G. Rev. Andrew Martens ('67) currently ser­ ving Emanuel, Rc-restvi •1 e, Wis., was installed at an additional crarue at ~t. Peter's, Kewaunee, w*s..

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MARRIAGE Vicar Kenneth Kolberg ('73), serving in Mankato, Minn., was married to Silvia Dorn on Jan. 3, 1976.

RESIGNATIONS Rev. Harold Zink (*27) retiree from the active ministry or. Jan. 1, 1976. Pasf.or Zirk was serving at St. Paul's, Stever.sville, Mich.

Rev. i-erber: hackfcart* (’27), formerly the castor at laT.arjue1, HUbleten, will retire from the active- mir'Hi. cr. March. o : *'i tze ' y V.• 1S retire iron Fev. y this spring, havtf: :TsY£ mi'll

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ing served our Lord most recently at St. John's. Ixonia, Is'is.

BIRTHS Rev. & Mrs. Donald Buch (*67) were blessed with the arrival of a son, Nathan Mi­ chael, on Jan. 18, 1976. Pastor Buch currently serves at Salem, Newport, Minn.

Rev. & Mrs. Richard Kuckhahn ('60) are the parents of a baby girl, Susan, who was born on Jan. 7, 1976. Pastor Kuck­ hahn is currently serving at Grace, Sioux City, Iowa.

A truly bicentennial boywasbornon 1-7-76 to Pastor Curtis Holub ('71) and his wife Jean at Calvary, Eaten Rapids, Mich. The boy's name is James Curtis.

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST Good Shepherd, Midland, Mich., served by Pastor John Siefert ('73) had the cor­ nerstone laying of its church on Nov. 27, 1975.

David A. Mueller ('72) from the Seminary will serve in Glendive, Terry, Eklaka, Montana, triparish during the vacancy next summer. He was inducted Dec. 14, 1975.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

Miss Gertude Schlueter (' 16) was selected to be included in the Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Miss Schlueter's citation for this honor reads as fol­ lows: Miss Gertrude Schlueter has devoted about 2,500 volunteer hours in the past ten years assisting the young, the disab­ led, families, immigrants, runaway youngsters, and people who just need help. She is presently a substitute teacher and private tutor at the Chi­ cago School for Adults, where she pre­ pares students to obtain high school di pi omas, teaches forei gn 1 anguages to Ph.D. candidates, and teaches English to the foreign born.

On Oct. 4, 1975, Miss Schlueter received the following plaque: "This is to certify that Gertrude M. Schlueter has been accepted to appear in the 1976 Bicentennial Edition of Notable Amer­ icans of the Bicentennial Era." SEM NOTES Juniors: learning fast.

The former NWC Crito Hockey team is con­ sidering setting up rules for New Tes­ tament Grammar.

The Juniors voted that the following re­ solution be brought before the Synod: All Seminarian tuition and board and room should be paid for by Synod funds so they can study in the afternoons and evenings. Cars should be presented as gifts at the beginning of one's sem­ inary career.

To Otto's delight, the janitorial staff is switching from "Saniflush" to "Head and Shoulders".

In keeping with the old adage: "Fight fire with fire," "Candle" Randall may be burned at the stake.

James Huebnerhas prophetically announced that a certain nuptial date will occur in about 1,250 days.

Burow has found out the meaning of the old adage: "One coal away from the fire will not burn for long." Since he left our happy home he and Sharon Hamula have become engaged. (Ed. note: seems more a case of "Once a coal is out of the bin, the burning starts.")

Which is more demeaning, a swirl or a melvin? (See Hoyer for exegesis.)

Last month Laitinen got his second offer to do the liturgy—this time at St. Bartholomew's! (He had a dentist ap­ pointment that day.)

Dave Kehl has a five-year contract with the Mequon Police Dept, for auto re­ pair tickets.

Bethany: Since a very recent edict, George Pavia was heard joyously singing again (rather than gasping for air from drinking too much water)!

Where was Steve Otto the other night?

Could it be he was out of practice, so he went to see Chooch?

Jay Gottschalk is crumbling fast. Presently he is leaving a trail of crushed rock between Mequon and West A is.

N.B: Gottschalk hasn't crumbled; he shat­ tered!

Middlers:

learning faster.

Bob Schumann was practicing the harmonica for his date with the Wurlitzer.

Papenfuss will soon be welcoming sweet Southern Comfort.

Denny Kleist has been in a lot of trouble lately because he goes around singing: "Help me, Rhonda,help, help me, Rhon­ da !"

Despite the cold, gloomy winter months, Beck Goldbeck still has the warm glow

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cf "Sunshine."

Johnny Dolan spent his vacation baking cookies, preparing the dressing, and shining the silver, while his wife was away shooting the deer.

Leek uoldbeck may soon learn the true meaning of that old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words."

Wally Daviason got too close to his old flame and melted.

Loes a crease in your nose really mean you have slept oh it a lot?

There are few people who have a roomie as loyal as Kleist's. Who else would be as helpful as tiehringer, so that people assume Rhonda is his wife and not Denny's girl?

Seniors:

learning fast']!

Senior motto:

”Tut Bus set tut Busse!"

Question: Does the fact that Lynn Wiedmann has received two letters this week mean iloffnung has been given?

"SNAFU"—Farlez-veus Francois?

There seems to be a paper snortage in the Senior class. Professors are complain­ ing about having to sit around and twiddle their thumbs, Perhaps NWC could lend them some thumb twiddlers.

Senior "slide" includes paper for same.

Wanted: Housemother to cook, clear., sew, and otherwise keep me in line. See me—Steve Lawrenz.

D.C.

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311 S. 3rd St. WATERTOWN

1423 W. Wise. Ave.

TRI-MART CORPORATION

OCONOMOWOC

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Chemical and Paper Supplies

One Stop Decorating Center Corner of 2nd and Main Dial 261-2860

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PHONE: 261-4941

Sirpop apd GarfupHcl: Bridgipg tfye Troubled Water ^imon and Garfunkel, once a brilliant <^team, seemed to take back seats in the music world as singles. Sure, once in awhile you'd hear that Paul Simon was writing songs and that he produced a new album, but that was about as much as any­ one ever heard of them. None of those songs cl imbed the charts or got the airing on the radio that formerly together the pair had achieved.

So what happened to Simon and Garfunk­ el, the smooth tenors, who in 1970 had one of the best-selling albums in history— Bridge Over Troubled Water? Have they ever tried to get back together, to mend the vital link that promised to produce a chain of superhits?

Shortly after that album, Bridge Over Troubled Water , the bridge sort of col­ lapsed and left the two performers on either sideof a churning, violent river.

They split, and their two attempts at reunion only proved to be nervous and ten­ tative affairs. They have pursued inde­ pendent paths for five years. Simon has concentrated on composing and making al­ bums and has become one of popular music's more craftsmenlike song-writers, trying everything from gospel to jazz. Garfun­ kel, the non-writing partner, has not been successful as a solo. His Angel Clare was sweet, but did not sell. So he has attempted to establish himself as an actor.

Thus with people somewhat unaware of their whereabouts, it was curious to see the reaction as the two, together, recently surfaced on NBC's Saturday Night program. Comedian Richard Belzer, who was warming up the studio audience, came on strong, making it sound like a historic show. "Forthe first time in five years, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel will be per­ forming together." (He was quite misin­ formed! As mentioned earlier, they had

met twice since then, once at a CBS Re­ cords' Convention in Toronto and in 1972 for a Madison Square Garden benefit cam­ paigning for George McGovern.)

Simon was a little distraught about that. "I specifically stated that I didn't want it pushed as a Simon and Garfunkel show," he said, and without a doubt therewas reunion fever in the air.

The two had just made their first record­ ing together in five years, "My Little Town". The song appears on both of their solo albums, Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years and Garfunkel's Breakaway« which were simultaneously released.

That single takes a rather angry look at the past of the songwriter, who is disturbed on account of his home town.

Garfunkel liked the melody and Simon de­ cided to give the song to him. He said he wanted to unsweeten Art's repertoire by "adding a nasty song."

It became a joint effort when Garfun­ kel began to sing harmony to the lyric Simon was teaching him, and it was Gar­ funkel who suggested putting the song on both albums. He felt that since it was such a strong song, it would capture more attention for whatever album had it.

He was right! Simon's album has sold over half a million units already, while Garfunkel's is at 345,000. Though it may not climb to the very top of the charts, it has received considerable recognition from the radio markets. All across the USA it has been given the airplay of a Number One Record. That's proof of its quality and demand!

As far as the TV show they did together is concerned, results are not wholly con­ clusive. But it might be interesting to add that the Saturday Night show hosted

by Simon finished with a higher rating than did the one George Carlin hosted.^ They certainly have satisfied public 184

demand.

Yet

neither of them privately

expresses anything like the seeming hos­ tility they play on in public. "To a de­ gree, it's a setup," said Simon. When groups break up, people always assume they break up in bitterness. So we play on the comic possibilities. Once you have a lot of people thinking that something Is true, it's easy to make a joke about it."

The future? Both Simon and Garfunkel seem happy with seperate careers. Simon is currently touring America, playing in what he terms as "good music halls" (un-

der 3,000 seats). Apparently he is not doing it for the money, but to publicize his new songs. He plans on taking off a few months soon to read and study compo­ sition. He won't stop writing songs, as he says, "I like making records. It's special, a unique way of expressing your­ self." Garfunkel is also vague about what he's going to do. He might go seriously into acting, but that appears as bleak as his songwriting. Right now, though, each appears content to follow his own direc­ tion, on different sides of town.

M. W.

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The recent national hockey senes in at * was played between the Russians and the members of the National Hockey League nas presently brought hockey into the spotlight. However, unless one lives in a city where a NHL franchise exists, or lives in an area where the sport is fre­ quently played, hockey can be a relative­ ly unknown and unfollowed sport. Those wno do take part have probably done sc early childhood. In Canada hockey is thenational pastime,as baseball could becalledours. Canadian youngsters grow up with skates on and often go on to make up the majority of the NHL players. y Northwestern there is a group of students who enjoy taking part in hecky. Mveyears ago a hockey team or club was formed and was made up of all those 0 v^lsned to play hockey on a competi,nJVevel* Purpose of the team was ly toserYe as a means of personal en­ joyment for those im/niworf j^is year's

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team is stocked with about ten NWC stu­ dents, a few students from the seminary, and a couple of others from Watertown.

Weather conditions, scheduling problems, and availability of ice often pose dif­ ficulties for them. Often it is a hitor-miss affair, but despite problems each year they are able to get in their games.

For instance, this season they have play­ ed two games with Milwaukee School of En­ gineering. (They tied one and won the other.) All games againstMSOE are played in Wilson Park Ice Arena in Milwaukee, where the Milwaukee Admirals minor league hockey team used to play its season.

Another opponent is Kekoskee. Kekoskee is a small community which is very actively involved with hockey. The town lies about 25 miles north of Watertown.

It has a hockey club for the community with good facilities. Exact scheduling is not known, but a two-game series with the Seminary is ,-iso in the works somptime 185

this year.

Tne hockey team practices ana plays at Silver Creek, a smell tributary that flows into the Pock Kivcr on the northern end of town. Its availability depends on the weather and ice conditions. All r ■ quipment used is the players' own.

All in all, the hockey club fulfillits purpose, and that is to provide the enjoyment and opportunity for these who are interested and wish to play.

NEW AWARDS INSTITUTED AT NWC

Three Northwestern College football I players were named as honorable men­ tion selections for the 1975 All-Lutheran college football team. Those selected were tackle Tim Johnston, back Bill Heiges, ano linebacker Mark Zarl ing. All three are seniors.

Their selection was announced in the January issue of the Lutheran Brotherhood Bond, the monthly publication of the Minneapolis- based fraternal insurance society. Congratulations to Tim, Bill, and Mark on their fine job this season.

two beautiful new plaques. Thanks to do­ nations by Reverend Robert Voss arc Mr. barrel 1 L'ummann, the college will have two new award predentations fo» ii'w'C stu­ dents.

The first plaque reads: The Reverend Luther M. Voss Memorial, ccnated by Reverend Robert Voss, awarded annually tc the most valuable fcotbcll player. Northwestern College.

The first winner of this award was senior Mark Zarl ing. A panel of six con­ sisting of the four coaches, the statis­ tician, and the team manager was respon­ sible for the voting. Ten players were in the running. The top five finishers were Mark Zarl ing, Loug Mattek, Bill Heiges, Tim Johnston, and A1 Schmitzer.

Ir. a letter that Reverend Voss addressee to Coach Thompson upon hearing that Mark Zarl ing was the first winner, he made special ncteof the fact that Mark playec linebacker just as he himself did, and also his father, in whose name he donated the award.

The second plaque that was donated by Mr. Carroll Dummanri reads: The Carroll Dummar.r. Trophy, given to North­ western College and awarded to the out­ standing senior athlete.

Athletics, Scholarship, Citizenship.

This award,as is stated above, considers athletics as only part of it. Scholar­ ship and other accomplishments of the student during his stay at NWC are con­ sidered. This award will be decided on a point system which will take into ac­ count all the things that the student has accomplished.

Eoth these awards are appreciated and will certainly enhance the image of North­ western athletics, At your next opportunity be sure to check them out. Much thanks to those responsible.

NWC GRIDDERS HONORED

The next time ycu walk into the south 1 loboy of the cyrr, take a special look at the east *311 if ere you v’ll find 186

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Phone 261-2709

WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN

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Service Station

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316 W. Main St. Phone 261-9941 AAONTGOAAJER

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ZWIEG'S GRILL Fine Food

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Open Daily

111 N. 3rd Watertown Phone 261-2585

BREAKFASTS - SANDWICHES

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PLATE LUNCHES - HAMBURGERS BROASTED CHICKEN & CONES MALTS & SHAKES *

904 East Main Street Phone 261-1922

Picadilly Smoke Shop • Paperback Classics • Monarch Notes • College Outline Series Open Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fridays til 9:00 — Sundays til noon 406 Main St. — Dial 261-6027

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SCHNEIDER JEWELRY Student Gift Headquarters Accutron â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bulova Caravelle Watches Columbia Diamonds Expert Watch Repair 309 E. Main Street

MALLACH CLINIC PHARMACY 123 Hospital Drive Watertown, Wisconsin Phone 261-0242

Dial 261-6769

LeMACHER STUDIO

Milwaukee Cheese Co. 770 No. Springdale Rd., Waukesha, Wis.

Steve LeMacher, Photographer PORTRAIT & COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALISTS 1 17 No. Eighth St.

Dial 261-6607

WATERTOWN MANUFACTURERS OF

BEER KAESE & WUNDERBAR BRICK CHEESE COMPLETE LINE OF

Institutional Food Products

SHOP at SEARS and SAVE QUALITY unsurpassed PRICES TO FIT EVERY POCKETBOOK

207 S. 3rd

Phone 261-3880

Edward E. Hotter

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We know what you're lookinTfor IN WATERTOWN Fashion Headquarters _______FOR YOUNG MEN

Realtor & Broker

HOFFER REALTY

261-4654

FARMS - HOMES BUSINESSES GENERAL INSURANCE

428 South Church St. - Watertown, Wis. 53094

0C0N0M0W0C Savings & Loan SUPPER CLUB V 5-10 p.m. Daily 5-11 p.m. Sat. 4- 10 p.m. Sun. PIPERSVILLE Dial 261-2651

"SAVINGS TIME IS ANYTIME" 808 East Main Street Watertown, Wisconsin

Funeral Service / Furniture Quality and Service at Reasonable Prices RAYMOND DOBBKATZ 607-613 Main Street

Phone 261-2218

LUMBER — BUILDING MATERIALS “Everything To Build Anything" Dial 261-5676

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LYNDE Pontiac-Cadiilac-Buick, Inc.

Hwy. 26 South Phone 261-5221 WATERTOWN

PONTIAC — CADILLAC — BUICK

HOSE'S BARBER SHOP

SCHUETT'S Radio & TV "DOWNTOWN IXONIA"

— Your Headquarters For —

New Concepts in Haircutting & Styling — Wigs —

RCA - PANASONIC

Appointments — Closed Mondays Open Fri. to 9 p.m. — Sat. to 3:30 p.m.

Modules — Components — TV's

102 S. 4th Street

Phone 261-3646

Candle-Glo Motel & Restaurant Highways 16 & 109

1200 N. 4th St.

Telephone 414 261-2281 i

WATERTOWN, Wl 53094 MONA and DON THUROW

Duraclean of Watertown “FLOWER FRESH CLEANING” of Fine Furniture and Carpets Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Building Maintenance WAYNE STAUDE, OWNER

R. R. 4, 140 Riverview Lane Dial 261-3350

Our Men's Department offers an outstanding variety of Men's Suits, Top Coats, and all types of Men's Furnishings.

You can depend on Quality at a fair price.

FISCHERS DEPARTMENT STORE At the Bridge Watertown, Wisconsin 53094

FIRST STATE SAVINGS and Loan Association

“Your Savings Insured up to 340,000” 600 Main Street

WTTN AM

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MEL'S GARAGE

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GENERAL REPAIR Tel. 261-1848

110 N. Water St.

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EMIL'S PIZZA We Deliver

Open 4 p. m. til ? ?

Hot to your door — Closed Tuesday 414 E. Main St. — Phone 261-5455 14 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM •

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Jack's Auto Ranch LATE MODEL AUTO SALVAGE

PARTS ALWAYS LISTED in the SPOTTER 1 Mile N.E. of Farmington on Hwy. MM Phone (414) 699-2521 Route 3 Watertown

JACK BENDER

Watertown Movers Local and Long Distance Moving NORTH AMERICAN AGENT 719 W. Cady Street

Watertown

Phone 261-6103

American Motors

A. KRAMP COMPANY MATADOR • HORNET • GREMLIN PACER 615 Main Street Watertown, Wis. Phone 261-2770

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Ask for HOSTESS Cakes, Donuts, Fruit Pies and Pastries at your canteen

Electric Wiring Service Electrical Contractors Watertown 261-3755 Oconomowoc 567-7566 Hartland 367-6008

Famous Brand Names 107 Main Street

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ROGER'S TV & APPLIANCES Hitachi — Sylvania Stereo & TV Norge, Gibson & Hotpoint Appliances Kitchen Aid Dishwashers Corning Ranges 402 Main Watertown Phone 261-3385

WARREN-SCHEY House of Music

"The Latest in Motion Pictures” 308 E. Main Street (414) 261-1692 WATERTOWN, WIS. 53094

EAST GATE INN FOR YOUR

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A Daily Newspaper Since 1895

Watertown DODGE "New and Used Cars” 301 W. Main Street

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M&l Bank of Watertown "The Bank Behind the Town"

WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN at 205 No. Second Street

Co-Mo Photo Company Photo Finishing — Cameras Black and White — Color “We Process Films” 217-219 N. 4th Street Watertown

Watertown, Wisconsin Phone 261-7102

MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Phone 261-3011

Ribhltolg, fylxvial SUofx Flowers — Gifts — Potted Plants

“We Telegraph Flowers" 616 Main Street — Phone 261-7186 WATERTOWN

'MiUe* AUTO REPLACEMENT PARTS, Inc. 717 West Main Street

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OCONOMOWOC TRANSPORT Company

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At Your Canteen For the Finest in Dining & Cocktails "The Dating Blare in Watertown” PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR THE LARGEST AND SMALLEST IN BANQUETS AND MEETINGS

- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BREAKFAST - LUNCHES - DINNERS — Weekly Specials —

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n keeping with the recent directive urging NWC stu足 dents to save energy (cf. logo below)The Black and Red Staff, in its unending concern for the welfare and betterment of life at NWC (cf. the Concerned Student), took the matter to Mr. Ron "Bronco" Zank, Custodial Engineer at Northwestern. After long hours at the drawing board and considerable ingenuity the task was completed and ready for unveiling. The result is pic足 tured on the front cover together with its proud in足 ventor.

HOW IT WORKS:

Simplicity being the seed of genius, the "Bronco" Zank Energy Generator is an epitome of this quality.

The operator sits upon bicycle "A" and pedals. This causes gears "B" to rotate, which in turn rotate gears "C". Gears operate pulley which turns boot "D" causing it to kick wheel "E". Wheel "E" in turn hits bird cage "F" causing it to strike bowling ball "G". This rolls down ramp "H" past "Bronco" Zank "I" and drops on see-saw "J". This forces bellows "K" to contract by means of an ingenious system of old gloves pump足 ing airat fire "L" thereby heating steampot "M" which may be then utilized to heat the school.

Although impressive, the generator is still not quite ready for immediate installation. One problem is how to replace the bowling ball "G" once it has been hit by the bird cage "F". When asked about this and other possible problems, "Bronco" was nonetheless optimistic and replied "They laughed at Edison."

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(TT?ew men attain the peaks of greatness. "Lucky Lindy," r voted "Most Likely to Become Synod President" by his Seminary classmates, is evidently well on his way to Synod stardom. Three years ago he came to Northwestern College, at that time an institution rent with student dis­ content and embroiled in educational turmoil. A few calm words quieted the storm. His "Quit Yourselves Like Men" philosophy became the shibboleth of a new educational era Informal post-chapel seminars, impromptu at Northwestern. house phone discussions, and cozy office chats marked Dean Lindemann's benevolent regime.

The "Old Man," as he is fondly referred to by his studentsons, modestly dismisses his massive achievements, "My massive achievements," he says, "aren't anything to brag about." The soft-spoken Dean is notoriously well-read and thoroughly acquainted with educational literature, "There's nothing I like better," he slyly confides, "than to sit down in my study with a good book* and a box of White Owls."

Many observers note that class attendance is at a record high. No wonder, considering students have the inspiration of the same man who brought new washers and dryers to Wartburg and sound-proofing to Wittenberg. An able campus tour leader and always quick to support his students, the scrappy Dean has lobbied courageously on Synod floors for the badly needed student union. A quick wit and a deadly set shot increase student respect for the young Dean.

The past years have certainly been fruitful. Who knows what the future holds in store? Evaluating the possibilities Dean Lindemann spoke in a restrained, yet confident tone, "Sky's the limit."

We, the staff of the Black and Red,, doff our hats to Dean Edward Lindemann, in every way Northwestern's Man of the Year.

*Favorites include Behind the Eight Ball by Minnesota Fats, The Gospels by Paul Ylvisaker, and A Neoclassical Interpre­ tation of the NWC Student Handbook by Heretic Dave Farley.

the BLACK and RED

ESTABLISHED 1897

MARCH 1976 - VGl. 79, No. 7

jftwea MBfJ STAFF Editor-in-Chief................... ....... .............David Farley

-ARTICLES -

209

Another Reply to the Concerned Student

215

To the Editor

216

Depression:

A Question of Foundation

Managing Editor............. .............Ray Schumacher Mumni Editor.

Dave Carlovsky

-COLUMNS-

iports Editor.

Chuck Potosnyak -ampus & Classroom.....

—...................Mike Woldt Vrt. ........—Charles Cortright ........... ............Tom Jeske

197

Alumni

202

Campus and Classroom

206

Sports

■enior Staff Writers......... .......... .......... Ed Lehmann ---------------- Dave Russow unior Staff Writers.........

-..... —Mark Schroeder —-—-—........Don Pieper tusiness Manager. .Carl Springer •Irculation Manager........

--------- Michael Albrecht

-SHORT STORIES—

194

The Other Side of the Ocean

200

If I had a Hammer

210

Homecoming

idvertising Managers.... ...................... Dave Payne

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Published Monthly wring the school year.

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All literary matter should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and all business communications to the Business Manager.

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The Other Side of the Ocean "The small gray-haired man straightened ' upfromhis work on his outdated turning lathe—the only power tool in his shop— and sighed as he turned the noisy machine off. Wiping the evening's accumulation of dust from his spectacles, he looked past the rounded block of wood as he con­ templated the future. His deft fingers would soon begin to carve with the multi­ plicity of carver's tools that were scat­ tered throughout the quaint little room.

His decision to begin carving despite the late hour was not at all unusual. He would often sit in his shop—two small rooms in the corner of an ancient but huge building complex—becoming so en­ grossed with his work that he would lose all track of time. The sound of the main­ tenance man's huge ring of keys jingling at his side as he came down the steps at the rear of the shop would finally bring him to realize how late it really was.

Hunched over as if the troubles of a thousand people were pressing down upon his shoulders, the maintenance man would walk in, and just before coming to the trash bin, which he emptied every morning, he would spy the old man "whittlin'," as he called it, at his bench. In a high squeaky voice he would always say, "Hmm, you're up mighty early this morning, ain't ya."

The wood carver, worried that he would be thought a little eccentric for stay­ ing up all night, would reply that his work was piling up and that he thought that he would get an early start once.

Taking his brace and bit in hand now, the old man drilled a large hole deep in­ to the block and proceeded to fashion a plug for it which jammed into the hole.

Later he would carve right over the wood­ en plug, the intricate lines of his work hiding the outline of the opening to any butthemost observant eye, leaving a hid­ den chamber in which any small item could be stored.

Picking up a rather large knife-like

tool, he worked rapidly, roughing out the features of his project. With a flick of his wrist at the end of each stroke he would send a large flake of wood sail­ ing over his right arm and, most of the time, into the bucket placed on the floor beside him. Choosing other tools from the many around him, the old man set the chunk of wood up on end and began to scratch and scrape and cut and carve, un­ til the distinguishing features of his work began to emerge, revealing the tal­ ent contained in those hands. Tonight's work, as had most of his work over the past months, began to take on the sem­ blance of a bird. Although it was far from being finished, it was easy to see that this block was about to be trans­ formed into the same carving as those which decorated the top shelf in the ad­ jacent exhibition room. There, overlook­ ing a room full of beautiful carvings arranged in such a way as to lure even the most casual window shopper, sat five identical bird statuettes.

His hands had carved those same fea­ tures so many times that now he did it mechanically without thinking. His mind began to wander. As usual his thoughts centered around his childhood.

With dreamlike bliss he recalled his boyhood in Switzerland on a little farm high in the hills. He recalled the early morn­ ing jaunts with his father, leading a trusty flock of sheep to fresh green pas­ tures, the thick, moist air filled with the fragrance of grass and mountain flow­ ers. The fluffy fog which filled the ra­ vines and valley below their home set them off from the rest of the world. It had been almost like heaven, it seemed.

As he comtemplated the future, he could vividly picture himself on a plush hillside, the bleating of the sheep and a few strains from the songbird being the only voices that would reach his ears, away from the hustle and bustle and evil of a half-crazed world. It was to that 194

plush hillside that he wished to return.

His removal from that beautiful life to be sent out to the educated world had been a mistake which he had been spend­ ing the greater part of his life trying to undo. Stranded in a foreign country with no money with which to return, he had done the only thing possible to earn a living, all the while saving precious pennies, yearning for the day when he would be able to return to his beloved motherland.

The creature which was now taking shape under his skilled hands resembled an ea­ gle, except, where an eagle looks proud

and free and beautiful, theoldman carved lines of menace, stealth, deceit, and evil. Commissioned by the librarian, one of his few customers, to carve something suitable to be placed on the stand be­ side the nation's flag in the public li­ brary, he had begun to carve, making the symbol of freedom his choice for the work.

As usual, his feelings were portrayed in his work. The finished product revealed the truth: a deep mistrust and fear of those around him.

Everywhere the old man looked in his little world—only a very small section of a large city—he saw evil, terrible, sickening, like no­ thing he could remember from boyhood.

He could not help but portray his feel­ ings in his work, his contempt for a na­ tion whose people utterly sickened him.

To the red-faced librarian's question about the piece of junk, the old man could only mumble something about the "freedom 195

to do evil" before the door slammed and the librarian left the little shop for­ ever.

The ugly "bird," as he referred to it, had gathered dust on his shelf for quite some time before he was able to sell it.

Then one afternoon as he carved at his bench, he heard the door open, and before he had put down his work, dusted the chips from his clothes, and had gone into the next room, he heard a young voice proclaim loudly, "Yeh! That's it. Just what I want."

Coming around the corner, the carver saw a man with dirty shoulder length hair and a beard, pointing to the top shelf on which the "bird" sat all alone. "Man, I want that eagle."

The carver had barely placed the carv­ ing on the table before the man asked, "Look, old man, can you make more just like this?"

Rather bewildered but happy at the prospect of a little money, the old man quickly agreed. After instructing the carver to put a hidden chamber in each on the statuettes and an inscription on the bottom which read, "The Red Eagle Shall Overcome," the man placed down a roll of bills, saidhewould pay the rest when he picked up the others, and left with the bird tucked under his arm.

Now, a year and countless carvings later, his goal v/as at last in sight.

With this batch, he would have enough money to return to his farm in the moun­ tains.

Picturing that hidden stack of money which he had counted ever so many times, he carved on. Only once did the old man put down his work. On yesterday's radio broadcast he recalled a short news report about the confiscation of a wooden handcarved bird in which were hidden vials of narcotics. An inscription had led them to believe that the bird was the property ofa cryptic RedEagleCult which had long been involved in drug traffic as well as in murderous and mysterious rites. Recalling this broadcast, the old man suddenly jumped up from his chair and went into the exhibition room. Look­ ing over his shoulder as if to see if anyone was watching—hardly necessary at this hour—he brought the little statu­ ettes down from the shelf and on tip-toe slunk to his shop and hid them under a pile of scrap wood.

Contemplating the almost sinister as­ pect his work now took on, it was only a

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minute before he picked up another tool.

With dismay the thought occurred to him that perhaps he was now contributing to the evil of the world. But they thrived on evil anyway, so v/hy not give it to them! With clenched teeth and a telltale gleam in his eye, he carved with renewed vigor, turning the wood this way and that, cutting, scratching , and shaving until the head was completely finished. Put­ ting his tool down, he set the bird at arm's length to view it and gasped. Slow­ ly reaching forward with his hand, he turned the image from side to side, but no matter which way he turned it, those life-like wooden eyes always seemed to be focused directly on him. He could not escape the gaze of those terrible, hat­ ing, captivating wooden eyes.

As if compelled by some mysterious force, he again picked up his tools, scowled, and began to finish the rest of that ugly creature. Drifting off to a beautiful landscape filled with grape vines and flowers, he was again startled when he glanced up at those eyes, now even more frightening.

They seemed to hate their creator. Moving slowly, like a man enebriated by some mystical force, he carved, his own eyes taking on a look of hate. With angry squinting eye and upturned lip he carved, hiding the open­ ing to the hidden chamber in a flourish of lines.

At last, putting on the finishing

touches and the inscription, he put down his work. Thirsty after an all night vi­ gil, he walked over to his wine glass and, sniffing the dried residue at the

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stomach as, bit by bit, roof and floor collapsed, a greedy fire uncontrol ably destroying everything as a thick blanket of smoke settled over that section of the city.

Instead of a home on a grassy hill­ side, he sat on a littered plot of weeds.

Instead of a fluffy fog settling in the valley, separating him from a disappointi ng worl d, a heavy blanket of smoke pressed Instead of down on him, choking him. fragrant flowers, he smelled burning wood and scorched brick.

Many hours later, after the last burn­ ing embers were snuffed out and everyone had gone home, the old man stood up on wob­ bly legs and hobbled to the ruins, to the place where his pile of money had been hidden, a pile of rubbish surrounded by blackened brick walls.

Falling to his knees in the ashes tears formed in his eyes as he clenched his trembling hands, contemplating the future. Gone was the hope of ever re­ turning to his homeland and a house on an isolated mountainside. Gone was all hope for an old man and his dream.

bottom of the glass, he turned away and walked over to the old military cot on the far side of the room. Weary from the exertion of the preceding hours, the old man sat down, leaned back, and pulling a ragged blanket up to his chin, was soon fast asleep.

The contented smile on the sleeping man's face revealed his dreams. There it was, a small house with a fireplace over which small woodcarvings decorated the simple walls. As if he were there, he could see the fresh green grass, taste the clear fresh spring water and smell the trees and flowers, beautiful frag­ rances mixed with the odor of. . .

Bolting upright, the old man sniffed again. Smoke! Smoke was pouring in un­ der the door from the back hall. Too stunned to move, theoldman heard sirens and voices and the fireman's ax splinter­ ing his shop door an a group of men pushed through the thickening cloud.

Spying him in the corner, they carried him out to the firetrucks, police cars, and cur­ ious onlookers. Sitting on the grassy terrace across the street, the old man watched with a sick feeling deep in his

R.S.

Alumni stalled as pastor of St. John's, Fre­ mont, Wis., on March 21, 1976.

Rev. William Hein ('50) will be installed at Grace, Muskegon, Mich., in April, 1976. He is currently serving Trini­ ty, Caledonia, Wis.

The Alumni Editor has the good fortune this month of not having too much by way of news from the districts. (Good in the sense of not having to type a long col­ umn!) News just seems to be scarce this time of year, so everyone must just be up to his usual activities in the field.

The Seminarians, I am glad to report, are still up to their "unusual activities" which are once again duly reported, just as they recorded them. I hope most of the readers of this Alumni Column can understand them because, quite frankly, often I can't!

ANNIVERSARY Rev. Philip R. Janke ('47), of Manitowoc Lutheran High School, celebrated his 25th anniversary in the ministry on Feb. 29, 1976.

CALLS

DEDICATION

Rev. Floyd E. Brand ('66), formerly serv­ ing Redeemer, Pierre, S.D., was in-

Our Savior Ev. Luth. Church, Brookings, S.D., currently served by Rev. Thomas 197

F. Zarling ('65), dedicated its new parsonage to the Lord on January 25, 1976.

Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., dedicated its new dormitory facility on Feb. 1, 1976.

DEATHS Rev. Richard Gensmer ('33) was called to his eternal rest on Jan. 28, 1976.

Pastor Gensmer's mortal remains were committed to the earth Jan 31, 1976.

Rev. Karl PI ocher ('17), emeritus, died on Jan. 28, 1976, at Belle Plaine, Minn.,andwas buried onJan 31, 1976.

BIRTHS Rev. &Mrs. Larry Lemke ('71) were blessed with the arrival of a daughter, Rebec­ ca Jo, on Jan. 27, 1976. Pastor Lemke is currently serving in Greeley, Colo.

Rev. & Mrs. Raymond Beckmann ('70) are the parents of a baby girl, Kristen Kaye, who was born on Jan. 29, 1976.

Pastor Beckmann is currently serving St. John's, Stanton, Neb.

Some professors claimed that Behringer talks too much in class, so now he has to keep his hands in his pockets.

Roy has been complaining about his li­ brary. He says he still hasn't got carpeting, air conditioning, and an elevator.

Siirila flunked "sandbox" in Kindergarten.

He's going to try to get credit for it this summer in Israel.

Jay Gottschalk has reportedly been seen several times in the basement pool room with an unknown female—no one seems to know who she is—it seems the glare off a diamond ring obscures her appearance.

Professor Kuske claims that the Great Antichrist is "G.A." ANNOUNCEMENT TO NWC SENIORS: Work on your vocal cords, Complete German libraries are available at the Sem for a song.

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST Exploratory services are currently being conducted in Fremont, Neb., by Rev. Douglas Hartley ('71).

SEM NOTES Juniors:

Still surviving!

The spirit of Blume lives on (in semantic confusion).

Otto's car seems to want to go the way of all flesh. This time Steve almost went along!

Guenther says he will never RUE the day he met her. **AD** For sale: Bingo cards. See Petri.

Jim Frey has been receiving requests to lecture on the Diaspora of the Jews.

Word has it funds are being collected to give Jim a course in public speak­ ing.

John Berg has announced his engagement to Dorothy Hamill.

(Miss Hamill is getting a passport to leave the coun­ try!)

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Middlers:

ANY news is good news!

Progress Report: The Big Four are 6 pa­ pers behind.

Will the Silver Bullet ever be exposed to the elemetns?

Charlie Papenfuss is busy writing three letters a day to New Ulm explaining how he came to own a Mustang Tricycle.

Beck Goldbeck had to get an extra set of The eye doctor sunglasses recently, says he has been exposed to too much "Sunshine" lately!!!

John Brenner is suffering from inflamma­ tion of his right elbow and shoulder too much raising his hand. For the last quarter he has two options: 1) play the left hand and hope for quick­ ness, or 2) hire Aaron and Hur for a marathon.

Mike Hintz has discovered the secret ot successful ice fishing: Go yesterday when the fish were biting!

Kleist is searching for a historical-crit­ ical reinterpretation of the ,P^r>a^e "Young, single, and free" to his recent birthday, his girl, and his suddenly busy schedule.

Seniors:

Who cares? Mark.

Apathy reigns in Section B. Who's Apathy Mundane, VERY mundane.

Trivia: Martin Stephen was born in 1777.

Quote from typical senior: "Why do you

even ask seniors for news? They no longer remember BEING at Northwestern."

It has been discovered by some seniors that being married before coming to Sem is more advantageous than waiting (as some would say) since the synod allows you to move more if you don't wait. Think about it, fellas! (Don't wait 'cause you get more weight!)

Seniors, objectivity is a dream. There's no such thing as an objective person.

Let us continue in our own little sub­ jective worlds.

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Nobody at the Sem reads. *ED. NOTE: Old habits are hard to break.

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If I

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had never been handy with tools to be­ gin with.

My father seemed to have taken that for granted. Perhaps he con­ sidered it his own fault; he had trouble pounding a nail straight. When tots of half my age were designing and racing soap-box derby cars and shooting rockets off to land in distant cornfields, I was still intrigued with Tinkertoys. I would gape at their collections of model cars and planes, while my friends choked with laughter at my wobbly creations.

All my mechanical experience amounted to some unhappy moments with a bicycle.

The fortunes of my paper route depended upon the two wheels of a Sears-Roebuck Flyer, butit hardly 1 ived up to its name; unless cajoled with a grease gun, the creature often refused to budge. Once, I remember, I borrowed a wrench from a neighbor to tighten the rear wheel. "Just a minor problem," I told his wife. "I'll have it fixed in a jiffy." Half an hour later I was still outside their kitchen window. The wrench seemed to be jammed.

I pounded it on the sidewalk until it was really jammed, and at last my neigh­ bor came out and helped me.

He spoke quite sternly as he closed the door, "Don't ever get a job where you use your hands, son."

His white moustache was quivering.

Some years later I applied for a job at a local wood plant. I was accepted at once despite my assurances on the appli­ cation form that I possessed few mechan­ ical skills. A round-looking foreman led me up the steel stairs to the fourth floor.

"We'll stick you in the final finish­ ing department," he told me. He clambered over -• some oak cabinets and started talk­ ing with the floor boss. He pointed in

my direction and they chuckled together.

My hands got clammy.

"Jonesy," as the foreman was familiar-

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ly known, led me over a conveyor belt past aproned women feeding wood into a saw to the far corner of the fourth floor.

Sawdust hung suspended in the light that penetrated the windows at the end of the belts. The whole place smelled of the strong odors of wood-putty and glue.

"This is where you'll be working," he said as he introduced me to three hairy stalwarts who looked up for a curious minute. I gathered they were veterans of the trade.

"Chow, here, will show you the ropes," Jonesy said.

Chow, a dark Frenchman, did not look instantly delighted at the prospect; in fact, he took a savage interest in a peg that he was whittling. Veins stood out like cords on his big upper arms.

All of a sudden Jonesy remembered something he forgot and disappeared be­ hind a wall of cabinets.

I realized for the first time that all the walls around me were really unfinished cabinets piled end on end to the ceiling.

"You can see we're a little behind," Chow said. He had scrambled over to my workbench, tugging a single cabinet be­ hind himonthe conveyor belt. His thick eyebrows lifted for an instant.

"I won't have time to show you this more than once," his voice was unexpect­ edly soft as he showed me around.

My tools hung neatly above the workbench.

Below itthere were boxes of nails, screws and hinges, stopblocks.

A three-legged stool that once had four stood at the bottom of a narrow closet with a coathook and a mirror.

Chow turned to the conveyor belt.

Quickly he flipped the cabinet on its side and proceeded to glue and nail on the side railings, hinge the glass door, and sand the exterior. The wood seemed to flow from under his big hands, and it all looked marvelously easy. He said very little. Motioning to me to move away from the sander, he explained, "A little uneven pressure with either hand and you'll end up with gouges." He made me rub my hand over the glassy finish.

"See?" I felt in fascination. Chow slapped the side of the cabinet and turned to me.

"You do the next one, I'll watch." He sat down cross-legged on the workbench.

I picked up a hammer and promptly tripped over the sander cords to the de­ light of the other workmen. Chow caught the sander before it hit the floor.

"Hold on." Chow was hopping. "Sand­ ers are expensive. Get your tools or­ ganized before you start, Everything where you can reach it. And then watch where you're going."

I had little trouble gluing the side railings onto the next cabinet on the

“A little uneven pressure with either hand and you’ll end up with gouges.”

line, and to my surprise and probably Chow's as well, nailed them without do­ ing permanent damage to the wall case or my person. The big power drill slipped from my hands, though, when I tried to hinge the doors and bored through the pa­ nel.

"You'll have to putty that up and let it dry." Chow surveyed the damage from nis stool. "You can't expect everything to go right the first time," he added kindly.

Sanding was the worst. I needed both nands to control the bucking sander, and tne cabinet would slip away.

Sawdust D,ew up into my eyes until Chow told me 201

to lean my head to the side to check for He swore under his cross scratches, breath as he passed his hand over the wood.

"Just feel how many gouges there are."

I thought I had held the sander steady, but there were deep valleys beneath my hand. It took me the better part of an hour to get them out to Chow's satisfac­ tion.

After a couple of days, Chow only watched me from the corner of his eye, quick to jump from the bench and offer suggestions or show me a shortcut. "You can use shortcuts, but don't ever cut corners," he told me later, "and don't do your job just to be doing it."

I found that there were many kinds of cabinets, each with its own set of diffi­ culties. By the end of the first week I had bent quantities of nails, hinged doors upside-down, and smashed my light sander, the "jitter-bug." I was halfexpecting Jonesy to urge me to leave, when he brought me my paycheck at the end of the firstv/eek, but he only smiled and wagered that I was learning fast.

I did learn, faster than I thought pos­ sible. To be sure, I had moments of doubt when I balanced on my stool and watched the other three finishers race, pounding nails like machine-gun shots and never I still had to start missing a beat, screws with my hammer.

Once I split a sideboard with a nail and was called down to third floor by an angry inspector who chomped a cigar and swore fluently. "Don't let him fool you," Chow assured me later. "He's just a big blow-hard."

I would watch Chow at his workbench.

He moved deliberately, almost slowly, but he could finish twice as many cabinets as I could ina day. Hekepthis bench spot­ less and insisted that mine be so as well.

Pushing his glasses down on his nose, he would hold the sanded panels up to the light as if he expected them to glitter like jewels.

By the middle of that summer, I was pushing as many cabinets down the rattly conveyor belt as the others. Proudly I hung my jacket in the little closet when I came in the morning, and I tossed my lunch bucket on the workbench as loudly as anyone.

Chow spoke to me less as I needed less assistance, and I never quite dared to strike up with the dark man brooding at his workbench during the breaks, so I

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ate silently, 1istening to the humming ot the big sanding belts on the floor below us.

The factory's sounds and smells still lingered when I returned to college in the fall, and I left my workbench and tools reluctantly.

"You were really getting to be good," donesy told me as I punched out for the

last time, it’s gonna take Chow a while to whip your replacement into shape."

I glanced over his shoulder. There was a new coat hanging in my closet.

Chow was pulling the sander from the new recruit's hands.

I walked down the stairs and smiled to myself.

C.S.

Campus 81 Classroom lit last! Spring is just around the «corner. A1though the snow is not con­ ducive to good skiing at this time of year, the seniors are sliding along just fine.

Along with the warmer weather, a dreaded edidemic breaks out at NWC every March.

No, not the German measles. No, not even "term paper" flu.

I'm speaking about SPRING FEVER. Everyone is susceptible.

The only known antidote for spring fever is a large dose of Sophocles taken three or four times daily.

(This is one of those rare cases when the cure is worse that the disease.)

The funny thing about spring fever is that it affects each individual a little differently. Individual differences in spring fever were revealed in a recent survey of the student body.

again.

Are you sure you only get this fever in spring?

Dan Gawrisch---- A 40 inch musky on the end Dorf

of my fishing pole.

Mark Birkholz...NWC baseball.

A1 Gumm Only 51 more days until graduation.

Steve Steiner...When I first notice the symptoms, I take two as­ pirin, drink plenty of liquids, go to bed, and sleep till summer comes.

As graduation day draws nearer, the senior class is faced with a major deci­ sion. What should we give the school as a class gift? We would like to give a gift to the school which would be bene­ ficial , but still remain within the bounds of our meager treasury (e.g., K-Mart).

Ray "Hard-Head" Schumacher, class pres­ ident, compiled a list of feasible gift ideas. A quick check of the list will reveal that he is not a "Miles Kimball of Oshkosh" by any stretch of the imagina­ tion.

WHAT DOES SPRING FEVER MEAN TO YOU? Steve Wright---- Frequent trips to New Ulm Glen Hieb Watching coeds walk to gym class from my third floor window.

Tutor Koester...Spring what??

Jim Bare Something I'll never have 202

---- A new sound system for Wartburg Hall to match the improved model in Wit­ tenberg ---- A perpetual spotlight for the Luther Voss Award plaque in the gym (Sug­ gested by Mark Zarling) ---- More chairs for the Student Union ---- A new riding lawnmower for Bronco, com­ plete with 442 cubic inch engine, overhead cams, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhausts ---- A new gymnasium complex for the use of NWC students ---- A new mop for Mudwhuppie ---- A tuned piano for the Music-Aud. ---- Another four-thousand dollar tele­ scope ---- A closed-circuit TV monitor system to keep tabs on all rooms during Open Dorm hours ---- Bicentennial salt and pepper shakers for the cafeteria ---- Donation to the class of '76 retire­ ment fund ---- Bicentennial man-hole covers for the

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My Campus and Classroom articles this year have all favored the "Campus" side of life at NWC. I have been neglecting the "Classroom" aspect. Reading the Black and Red should be a learning ex­ perience. It is for this reason that I wish to step into the classroom with .you foramoment. Today's lesson is entitled: Psychology—A Definition of Terms.

Here is

a partial list of terms a per­ son must be acquainted with in an intro­ ductory course in psychology. A defini­ tion or example is given to clarify the specific meaning of the term.

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Pioneer, Marantz, Sherwood, etc.

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Dave Eckert thinking he has a third floor phone call

Dave Eckert having floor phone call

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CRITERION: Diminui ti ve of "cri tter" mean­ ing a small animal MEAN:

Not friendly

EXTROVERT:

One who talks to Coeds

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Figuring out ahead of time when you should get hit in Latin

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Once again I have attempted to answer the problems that come up in the life of the NWCstudent. Once again I have failed, but I decided to print the answers anyway.

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I think I have the measles, I have these red spots all over my face, I don’t understand how I could have contracted them. I don't feel bad. My appetite is still good. Why, just the other night I downed half a pizza, five candy bars, and a quart of Coke. Have the measles been going around? Do you think I have them.

What should I do?

SPOT

DEAR SPOT:

Yes, the measles have been going around, but in your case I think a little Clearasil would do the trick.

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DEAR MIKEY: I've always wanted to learn how to play the harmonica, I'm not very musically inclined, but I think with a little practice I could learn to play simple tunes like "Oh, Suzanna" and "You Are My Sun­ shine." Do you think you could teach me?

B. DYLAN DEAR BOB: The harmonica is a highly sophisticated instrument. Mastery of the harmonica re­ quires hour after countless hour of pa­ tient practice. Most of themajor music-

al conservatories in the world do not offer instruction in the harmonica just because it is so difficult to teach. A correspondence course in harmonica would be most absurd. I could not begin to re­ late to you the subtleties of the instru­ ment and various techniques involved to obtain proper tonal quality.

If you are not muscially inclined enough to pick up the harmonica on your own, my advice to you is to pick an in­ strument that doesn't require any talent at all—take the concert violin for ex­ ample. The harmonica is not for every­ one, Bob. MIKEY

ODE TO AN EDITOR Oh, dear brother Farley, oh, when will you learn?

You're too young and stupid, our system to spurn.

It's worked good for ages, it's still working now, So don't try to change it, you pig-headed sowl You say we're parental, well what's wrong with that?

It's for your own good, you insolent brat.

We can't give you freedom, 'cuz then you'll want more.

We know what it's like, we've been there before.

It wasn't so easy when we went through here.

We didn't have cuts and we couldn't drink beer.

Ah, those were the days when this school turned out men.

If only those days could be relived again!

MAW

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Sports /'Congratulations are in order to the col V^lege wrestlers for a good season. Led by seniors Marty Baur and Dave Russow, they comp!eted a successful schedule. The Trojans got off to a fast start, high­ lighted by a 51-0 whitewashing of Gateway Tech (Kenosha), and finishing the year with an 11-7 record. The team didn't fare quite as well in tournament action, how­ ever, appearing to be better in dual meets.

Three seniors leave the team at the close of this year. They are Marty Baur, Dave Russow, and Paul Bader. Marty and Dave gave theteamthe leadership and in­ centive it needed throughout the year.

Marty compiled the best season record of all the Trojans with 23 wins against only 4 losses. Dave also enjoyed a fine re­ cord of 16-9. Paul provided consistency and reliability during the season. Paul finished at 13-13-1. All three seniors wrestled on the team for four years.

Other wrestlers who had significant seasons were Jerry Ewings, Pete Panitzke, and Mark Smith.

Once again congratulations to all the Trojan wrestlers and to Marty, Dave, and Paul who are graduating.

FINAL SEASON RECORDS WRESTLER Paul Bader Marty Baur Jerry Ewings Tom Fricke Tim Hoffman Tom Kneser Pete Panitzke Dave Russow Mark Smith Jeff Weber Dave Putz Bruce Marggraf*

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DUAL MEET SCORES OPP

NWC 25 12 15 28 33 51 26 27 48 36 6 44 11 35 12 9 29 22

Milwaukee Tech Maranatha Bethany DMLC Northwestern (Roseville) Gateway Tech (Kenosha) Waukesha Tech Milwaukee Tech Mayfair J. C. (Chicago) Beloit Carroll College Gateway Tech (Kenosha) Madison Tech Beloit Ri pon Carroll College Waukesha Tech Maranatha DUAL MEET RECORD:

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he Trojan cagers suffered through a bit of a disappointing season this Thought by many to be the preyear. season favorites in the Wisconsin Confer­ ence of Independent Col 1 eges, they dropped a few close games and hit a very bad stretch, which cost them a .500 record and the confernece title. Their record for the year was 13-14, although the Sem­ inary game is not counted in the final individual and team statistics.

After jumping off to a 6-2 start that included a third place finish in the DMLC tournament, the Trojans hit a hor­ rendous streak which saw them lose nine out of their next ten games. From that point on the team managed good .500 ball and ended up one game from breaking even.

Despite a somewhat disappointing sea­ son, the outlook is actual ly pretty en­ couraging for the next few years. Only one senior graduates from a team dominat­ ed by sophomores and freshmen. Dan Metz­ ger is the only graduating senior. Dan led the team in scoring, 17 points a game, and rebounding, pulling down almost ten boards a game. Ranking right behind Dan in scoring came freshman Bruce McKenney, averaging 16 a game, Bruce also was high in assists with 102. Paul Janke, Jim Mattek, and Dan Schmelzer followed next in line, scoring around 9 points a game.

Northwestern as a team averaged al­ most 81 points offensively, while giving up 79 a game to their opponents. Their team shooting was .396 from the floor, and they shot .633 from the line. In contrast, their opponents shot .409 from the field and .656 at the free throw line. The Trojans outrebounded the com­ petition and put up more shots.

This year's basketball team was a big improvement from recent years. It brought a lot more excitement to the campus and gave new life to the program. With a year of maturity and experience behind them, the young Trojans should be more successful in the future, They certainly have the best potential as a team that this campus has seen for some time.

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INDIVIDUAL GAME SCORES NWC 114 103 91 90 92 77 56 60 60 41 38 87 63 58

Gateway Tech (Racine) Seminary Gateway Tech (Kenosha) Madison Edgewood Cardinal Stritch Concordia (Milwaukee) DMLC Bethany

59 69 63 83 64 100 48 66 61 73 78 70 99 94

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87

73 81 104 56 97 69 70 89 102 93 72 81

Lawrence

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Marian Cardinal Stritch Gateway Tech (Kenosha) Madison Edgewood St. Francis Blackhawk Tech Concordia (Milwaukee) Maranatha Gateway Tech (Racine)

Marian Maranatha Beloit

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PLAYER

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Jack Beck Ron Ebert Dennis Himm Paul Janke Dave Kolander Jim Mattek Bruce McKenney Dan Metzger Tom Nass Dan Schmelzer Tim Unke Dave Voss Stu Zak Paul Zell

13 21 25 26 11 22 22 22 21 26 15 7 23 24

11 33 29 108 10 78 133 154 33 96 19 6 42 57

39 68 102 266 36 216 318 341 66 255 64 19 111 144

14 27 18 35 5 41 86 67 22 31 5 9 24 20

34 40 27 65 13 58 122 88 30 48 5 16 62 30

34 57 42 164 21 66 133 209 66 112 12 16 148 126

14 25 58 86 13 63 65 74 22 64 13 5 69 46

36 93 76 251 25 197 352 375 88 223 43 21 108 134

2.8 4.4 3.0 9.7 2.3 9.0 16.0 17.0 4.2 8.6 2.9 3.0 4.7 5.6

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2133 1989

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648 621

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Another^Reply to the

CONCERNED STUDENT An article appeared in The Black and If Bed several issues ago, which, I be­ lieve, should not pass from our attention without acommentor two. I realize that a rebuttal was printed in last month's issue, but I feel this second anonymous "author" only served to muddle the situ­ ation further. Therefore I will limit my comments to the "Concerned Student's" article alone.

"Off Campus Leaves: A Modest Proposal" had to be one of the most disgusting and distasteful articles I've ever seen appear in our school's official magazine, and I felt it was my duty as an equally con­ cerned student to point out a few mislead­ ing and unfounded statements which may have caused a certain amount of offense* among certain of NWC's more impression­ able students, especially the Frosh. I also wish to provide an opposing view­ point so that outsiders and men out in the field don't get the impression that NWC, their alma mater, is an antiquated institution populated by opinionated Cal­ vinist types like the "Concerned Student."

The first objectionable point he men­ tions in his article is the fact that cuts are being abused. How can he say this when students are allowed only one cut per class? I wish he would tell me how you can abuse one cut. He implies that students attempt to get snowed in on week­ ends away from campus. How can you try to make it snow? Maybe this "Concerned Student" has some secret powers of his own that he knows how to make it snow, but that power hasn't been revealed to the common student yet, I believe. (At least not to me.) And even if a student did plan to get snowed in somewhere, who cares if he misses classes, provided that he does have some cuts left? *Ed. Note: If the article had contained anything offensive, I would not have Printed it.

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The "Concerned Student" then proposes a "no-cut" system, as he calls it. (If you don't remember some of his idiotic ideas, go back and re-read the article.)

I wish he would have explained how stu­ dents would get by without a periodic break from the straight routine of class­ es. We're not all 4.0's, you know.

I'm sure he is one of the students he mentions who has never missed a day of class in his college career. It is just too bad this person doesn't have the sense to stay in the dorm when he's sick in­ stead of spreading his illness to every­ We're not machines body in the class, who can expect to function 100% every day of our lives.

The "Concerned Student" goes on to ad­ vocate restriction to campus at all times.

I had to read this three times before I could believe my eyes, He cites as one basis for this action the worldly atmos­ phere of downtown Watertown. Let me say that the atmosphere in downtown Watertown is about as worldly as Sunnybrook Farm.

As a matter of fact, I don't think I can remember the last time a student was cor­ rupted by going to Piggly Wiggly to buy some munchies or a can of deodorant. Why not abolish summer vacation, too?

The thing that bothered me most about the article was that the hypocritical au­ thor (that may be a harsh term, but I think it fits here) calls for the silent majority of NWC to stand up and be count­ ed and then turns right around and signs the article anonymously. How idiotic can this person be to think that his foolish ideas are supported by some elusive si­ lent majority (at least one of which who is just as cowardly about signing his name) of NWC students? I make an appeal to this "Concerned Student" to own up to his article and back up his opinions like Someone must set him straight, a man. because he is highly misinformed.

L.P.

Homecoming lie didn't know why he was coming back IIagain. She wouldn't take him back.

It had been too long, way too long for any type of reconciliation. He knew it was too late, but he kept driving down the street, each illegible street sign part of the futility he felt in his heart.

Maybe things would be different, maybe he had it all wrong. His lips curled in­ to a half-smile as the wind through the open window lifted the hair off his fore­ head. There was still hope.

Hadn't it always been that way? He had always faced formidable obstacles, yet they always succumbed to a wry grin and the hope that swelled within as re­ lentlessly as his own heartbeat. Always lucky, that's what he told himself. If his car broke down, he was lucky it v/asn't worse. If it rained, he was lucky to have a newspaper to put over his head.

If he had no newspaper, he was lucky the clothes he was wearing were not too good to get wet. If nothing went right, he was lucky to be alive, lucky to be Jim Invers.

He had been lucky. After all, hadn't things been pretty good before, just af­ ter he had married her? And hadn't he found out where she lived now, despite his and her parents' refusal to tell him?

Now no one could say it wasn't luck that, as he was paging through a phone book, he found her name, or rather his name.

Mrs. James Invers. 3120 Monroe Street.

He knew she would never have moved out of town; she loved it too much. He had nev­ er been crazy about it before, but she couldn't leave.

A place tends to become part of a per­ son. It soaks into the mind until noth­ ing seems right anymore if he leaves; it becomes as much a part of him as a hand or a leg.

It molds him so people can tell where he comes from merely by watch­ ing how he talks and acts. And Jim had found out long ago that it couldn't be denied any more than denying your own name. It was there inside all the time, until it could be put off no longer. It was all pulling him back, the town, his wife, the memories of the times they had before he left and what happened after­ wards.

There was the house, the brown brick one on the left. He stopped the car and waited, his heart beating heavily against his ribs. Maybe it hadn't been such a good idea after all. Four years is a long time, a long time. But then he noticed the flowers around the house. She had a thing for flowers and plants, anything that bloomed or was green and growing.

She had literally flooded their old house with her plants, and from the looks of it, she was trying to outdo herself with this one. Daisies, irises, and even some early roses crowded so closely around the house that there wasn't a spot that wasn't a blaze of color. Four years ago the sight would have disgusted him. He would have felt like he was drowning under a mound of petals. Each swaying leaf would have represented a tiny wave, eating at the solid shore that was his freedom, each stalk a new responsibility that crowded the joy out of his life.

But now they were the invitation to try 210

to pick up the pieces and start up again where he left off. He knocked on the door nervously and tried to keep his smile.

The door opened quickly as a young boy poked his head out. "Hi," Jim said.

He felt his stomach knot up as he saw his features reflected in the browned face before him. "Is your mother home?"

"Who are you? A salesman?" The kid obviously had some experience with the hoardes of door-to-door salesmen who made their living off suburban wives.

"No. I'm a friend—an old friend of your mother's. Is she here?"

"Ma!" "Who is it, Chris?" His eyes darted towards the sound of her voice, the way a dog's ears prick up at his master's call.

"A man. He wants to see you, but he isn't selling anything."

"Let him in." The child obeyed to the letter, letting Jim inside the door, but refusing to take him into the living room.

He just stood and stared up, his brown eyes searching Jim's face for something.

She had a thing for flowers and plants, anything that was green and growing Did the boy remember him? Jim couldn't tell. There was a dull glint of recogni­ tion in the eyes, but any memory of him lay too far in the recesses of his mind.

Jim couldn't help but stare back at Chris, fearful to do anything more.

"Well, Chris,you could at least have offered the man a chair." She caught sight of him and the words stuck in her throat. She pushed her hair behind ar e?r* letting her hand fall across her chest onto her left shoulder.

"Hello, Karen," was all he could say. it was an apology for four years of foollshness, a cry of victory for overcoming uTi- '* ^or swallowing his pride and Kim ^at s^reak of independence in cnn •?^,v!,ould come to terms with no re­ sponsibilities.

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"Come on into the living room. Chris, why don't you go out back and play with your brother? Tommy from next door is there, too." Chris gave one last side­ long glance at Jim before he scurried out of the room. She offered Jim a chair and sat down opposite from him. At first she tried not to look at him, toying with the arm of her chair, but gradually her gaze turned more and more towards him, and her mouth even gave the initial signs of a smile. Jim wasn't quite sure if it was forced or genuine. His hopes began to rise.

"Well, how have you been?" she asked, wanting to say something.

"I've stayed alive, but that's about as far as I'd want .to go. You know, living here and there, not caring where you've been, not worrying where you're going isn't quite so cut and dried as coming home to the same house every night, but then, there is something to be said about not havinq to fix your own meals."

"You mean to tell me you've finally learned how to cook.'" She didn't quite believe that. She could remember all too vividly the times she had been sick and Jim tried to take over the kitchen for the day. His soft-boiled eggs looked like they had been cooked by passing them under the hot water faucet, the roast in the evening was charred, he had let the vegetables boil until there was nothing but a crusty mush left, and had started a small fire on the range by spilling some melted butter on the burner. The idea of Jim in the kitchen was like put­ ting a pyromaniac in charge of a gas sta­ tion. He could burn water if he put his mind to it.

"It didn't take much, once I got the hang of it." He wasn't about to tell her how longittook to "get the hang of it."

"Well, you don't seem to have wasted away, but you haven't gotten fat, either.

You sort of look like you always did."

"I don't think you've changed a bit, She was either, Karen." She hadn't, still very trim, although here and there her figure had rounded out a bit. Twc kids would do that. If anything, it had improved her, for she didn't look like a girl anymore, too self-conscious about how she looked, fanatically dieting, buy­ ing all sorts of make-up, trying this and that to improve herself, She was content with what she was, and from that contentment came a certain ease that glowed about her, like the yellow sun-

Jim had expected this question, but still it startled him, like anything does when one waits for it too long.

There was no question of whether he trust­ ed her—he had shown that by coming back.

He hesitated, trying to find the magic words that would bring her to his side once more.

"I'd like to start all over again, Karen, if you'd let me. I've had a lot of time to think, a lot of time to rear­ range things inside. I came back because I want you."

She just smiled and looked out the win­ dow at the dying day. Should she tell him now or wait and let him find out him­ self? She looked at him as he sat there, a naughty, anxious little boy. How iron­ ic it would be if he had really changed.

Yet, even if he hadn't changed at all, if he was still the unpredictable, fiery, tempermental man he always was, it might not be so bad. There is something exhil­ arating in a life full of uncertainties, loaded with crises. Life with Jim cer­ tainly had never been very dull. No, she owed him an immediate answer, even though he had never given her an answer as to why he left her in the first place.

"Hey, Jim. I can't do it. You see, after a while, I had to stop waiting for you to come back. I couldn't raise the boys myself. Try to understand, please."

The walls started to fall in upon him.

Suddenly the smell of flowers was over­ powering. He just stared at her as the words rolled over him, wave after numbing wave of thought, how she hadn't really lost trust in him, how she did it rather for the boys. Life now wasn't at all like it was between them.

Her husband was a good man, sometimes a little too predictable and well-mannered for her tastes, but he was a good man, and he understood why she couldn't give up that and then he put in a few words, made a almost magical name she had gotten from joke or two at the expense of people they a man who packed up and left her one day. both knew, but for the most part he mere­ He could understand it all, so she said. ly listened and marvelled. He had been Surely Jim could try to understand, too. a fool ever to leave her.

She was sorry, but there wasn't any other Then she ran out of things to say, or way. rather, one question crowded the other He had hardly heard a word, they came thoughts out of her mind. She looked so fast, so muddled together in his head. straight at him with her bottomless brown Each syllable was run together like the eyes, half-wondering whether she should low murmur of bees around a lilac bush ask, half-fearing to hear an answer. "Why in early summer. He couldn't pick out a did you come back?" There was no defi­ single word. There was only the increas­ ance, no anger in her voice, only a dull ingly sweet smell of flowers in the room, echo of pain at the thought of the scars almost like honey, rising up from the of the past years being pried open. floor to his mouth, choking off the air.

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beams shining on her deep dark hair, which kept falling over her shoulders whenever she looked down.

Jim finally started to feel a little bit at ease as they talked about the four years that had separated them. He told her of nameless, gray towns and forgetable people. She told him a lot about Chris, how he had really scared her when she had to take him to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, his first days of school and the fights he always got in. But she talked tenderly, hesitantly, when she told about Dan's birth and how he looked even more like Jim that Chris did. She could tell from his face that it shamed him, so she was careful. He had left her just a few weeks before Dan was born.

But then she talked about her flowers and the neighbors, the local scandals in the bidding and building of the new high school and the subsequent resignations of a number of school board members. She talked incessantly, the words bubbling soft and low from her throat like the stream in the picture over her right shoulder must have sounded. And all along Jim couldn't take his eyes off her. Now

Had she asked him to stay for supper?

No, he couldn't do that.

He couldn't stand being in the same room with her if he couldn't have her back again. And he didn't want to see who had taken his place.

"No, I have to go," he stammered.

"There are some friends I promised I would see this evening." He had always been a rotten liar.

Karen looked at him for a long time.

She could see right through him now. It was funny. After four years of being apart, now she could understand him, now she could see all the dark desires and fears gathered around his heart, the love and hurt inside it. And she knew words wouldn't help. She took his hand as he was stepping out the door.

"Jim." He turned slowly around. It was growing rather dark now, and the light

in the hall reflected eerily from his eyes. "Goodbye." She tried to smile, but couldn't as he silently walked away, As he started the car, he looked for a last time at the house. The brick was coal-black in the evening shadows, dull and lifeless with the flowers closed up for the night.

A dog howled and the voices of playing children drifted through the twilight air. He could see her motionless in the window, silhouetted in theyellowglow that emanated from within, He pulled away, wondering where to go at the corner. Right? Left? Was there a right choice? Hedroveahead through the intersection, trying not to think. He knew he didn't have the opportunity to make the right choice now, or four years ago. Sometimes there were no choices at all, only mistake piled upon mistake, D.P.

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To the Editor there are no conflicts with regularly scheduled athletic events on campus).

Declare an open gym until 11:00 or 12:00 p.m. each and every night of the week.

Keep the gym open from morning through evening on Saturday, afternoon and evenin on Sunday.

There are obviously some questions in­ volved. One of the most important concerns would be supervision. As it is presently designed, supervision is restricted great­ ly. The students become dependent on one or two men. The gymnasium is simply too big a responsibility to be carried out in this fashion. Let's giveour student body

sphere exists on this campus a distinct A problem which has been, for the most part, passively accepted by Northwestern students. Yet the problem remains, and a growing number of students are expres­ ing their dissatisfaction with it.

The problem reaches back to the early 70's, when a growing student body found the old gymnasium to be unserviceable for the greater needs of the student. Mis­ sion funds enabled us to open a new fa­ cility which amply meets and fulfills the needs of the campus.

Varsity and Prep sports are enabled to fulfill their pro­ grams during daytime hours. Intramural

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covery has b olunteer their time for dents who would volunteer

two-hour spans on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, perhaps Saturday, and maybe Sunday. And these hours are not sacrosanct.

Most recently, for instance, an away Prep basketball game was given as reason for the gymnasium's non-use (a Monday night).

Friday night of the same week again offered only locked doors. The reason? A Prep play was being presented. Are we to assume that each and every collegiate is being compelled to view Prep drama by this arbitrary closure of the gym?

This is our proposal: Open the gymnasiumtouse whenever possible (whenever

this proposi * expended is another ™e amoun Jen. ^us use 0f the gym. concern for c liahts which have been The mercury vapor li9hts*^r# are riinstalled in 4-n9y0nerate. The gym diculously che P on-|y as needed: could continu neople using the if there are only six QPeop^e g ^ Qf facilities, lights.

4-hat has often been ex­ Another cone d_tear effect conuLqb of the gymnasium would have. tinuous usage 9 is. what is the Here again our question is.

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purpose of this gym? Is it to be a mon­ ument to our financial well-being, or a functional building which affords the Northwestern student the opportunity to enjoy physical recreation, to keep a healthy frame, and to have an outlet for study tensions?

This last question raises yet another point. What is to be the balance between extracurricular activities and pre-ministerial studies at Northwestern? Won't an open gym subvert the major demands of the curriculum? A more important question would be whether the school should or even can regulate the responsibility of the student. The student has attended Northwestern, ideally, of his own vo­ lition. It should be his decision as to

his physical and mental needs. Certainly we don't want to force a student into the ministry. One's own responsibilities, then, become a personal commitment.

On the positive side, the importance of physical well-being cannot be over­ looked. A healthy, well-kept body also fosters clean thinking and alert minds.

D.M.L.C. has a policy of open gym. The gymnasium there can be used whenever some­ one wishes. The Northwestern student can walk into any Wisconsin university gym in the state and use its facilities, yet he is unable to derive the full bene­ fit of his own facilities. We are not asking rhetorical questions, we don't seek rhetorical answers. We seek access to the facility provided for our use.

A QUESTION OF FOUNDATION punishment. -1 More recently those who maintain their watch over national trends have observed that we have come out of several decades of an "Age of Anxiety" into an "Age of Depression" in which fully half of all Americans have reported feeling depressed at some time.

Among the college student population of our country, suicide—the manifesta­ tion of depression at its lowest point— ranks second only to acci dents as the cause of death.2 The effects of depression among our age group can be utterly devas­ tating when they result in the end of a career, a marriaqe break-up, or interrupt an education. Of greatest importance, then, is the question, "What can be done for those suffering from depression?

The role of medicine is becoming in­ creasingly beneficial to the depressed patient. While the physician has always been striving to prolong the individual's life, of late he has had at his disposal a daily increasing mass of medical know­ ledge and apparatus for treatment of the problem. We would do well to examine in a general way what methods the doctor of medicine employs to solve this pressing problem.

-■Lristorically speaking, the burden of -^^depression has been heavy upon the shoulders of mankind almost from the time of creation. The Old Testament abounds in lamentations coming from the mouths of men who felt lost, persecuted, and beyond all hope. Many are familiar with the cries of Job who cursed the day of his birth saying, "Oh, why should light and life be given to those in misery and bit­ terness, who long for death and it won't come; who search for death as others search for food and money? What blessed relief when at last they die! Why is a man al­ lowed to be born if God is only going to give him a hopeless life of uselessness and frustration?"

Within our own century depression has received much attention. Freud discusses depression in his paper of 1917, entitled "Mourning and Melancholia." Freud de­ scribes depression (melancholia, as he termed it) as, "a profoundly painful de­ jection, cessation of interest in the outside world, loss of capacity to love, inhibition of all activity, and the low­ ering of the self-regarding feelings to a degree that finds utterance in selfreproaches and self-revilings, and which culminates in a delusional expectation of 216

There are several views of what con­ stitutes depression, each of which gives significant insight into the problem from the clinical viewpoint. The traditional psychoanalytic view has been to see de­ pression as the reaction to being separ­ ated from a person or object of affection.

Recent psychological thought centers on the ego reacting with feelings of help­ lessness, lowered self-esteem, and other negative thoughts. The behaviorist sees depression as a question of inadequate response. A sociologist looks upon this as the outcome of a situation which de­ prives the individual of his role in life.

For the existentialist, depression rules when a person discovers that his present world has lost meaning and purpose.3 All of these lead us to a brief consideration of exactly what the indications of de­ pression are.

"Normal depression" or unhappiness is something quite apart from the disease of depression which can "keep one down" for months and even lead to suicide, While grief at the loss of a loved one is nor­ mal, prolonged feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness characterize the depres­ sion problem. One physician suggests that any four of the following in one person indicate a depressed individual: 1.

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that is, suicidal cases, hospitalization neither death nor life, nei ther angel s nor demons, neither the present nor the fu­ is required. That is why medical atten­ ture, nor any powers, neither height nor tion incorporates the above treatment and further administers pharmacological and depth, nor anything else in all creation, ECT (electric convulsive therapy). While will be able to separate us from the love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom. the last has been in use since 1938 with good results, it is a last resort measure 8:35,37-39) Thirdly, we have clear directions as following psychotherapeutic and pharmacoto how to conduct ourselves in this Age ogical (drug) treatment. of Depression. For instance, in Matthew The doctors of the medical profession 6 Jesus says, "I tell you, do not be an­ are capable of rendering significant ser­ xious about your life.. .Look at the birds vice to the person who is depressed. of the air: they nei ther sow nor reap nor Whether we are in a position of counselor gather into barns, and yet our heavenly as pastor or are ourselves experiencing Father feeds them. Are you not of more depression, we should allow the physician to apply his care to us or our parishioners value than they?" "Let not your heart be troubled," He says to us in John, "Have suffering from depression.

However, there is a very large and no anxiety about anything," in Philippians. If you are in need of further appli­ unnecessary gap in the medically pre­ cation, you need only turn to what Luther scribed answers to depression as found in says about worry, "Let the Christian learn the articles and books on the subject.

The gap is large in that it insists that to cast both his heart and his cares upon God's back, for God has a strong neck and the physician must be a tower of strength strong shoulders; He can easily carry the and parent substitute when the doctor load. Moreover, He has commanded us to can at best be a temporary tower and parttime parent. Regarding cures for depres­ commit our cares to Him. Nor can we lay sion, one Professor of Psychiatry simply and cast too much upon Him; He only likes wrote, "Yet, we must humbly acknowledge it ever more. And He also promises that that even our latest treatment methods He will carry your cares and concerns result from hypothetical assumptions based for you. "7 G.S. on indirect evidence.6 The gap is unnecessary for one simple reason: the cause, cure, and management Grateful acknowledgment is made to Dr. of the disease are well known to us.

Howard Klopf of the Falls Medical Group First, the ultimate cause of depres­ for the use of his inferences and coun­ sion is alienation fromGod. Do not think seling on the subject of depression as that we are moving from the clinical to well as to Rick Klopf, pre-med student at the abstract, either; for prolonged sad­ UW-Madison3 for recommendation of the ness, hopelessness, and the utter despair overview article. of suicide are surely the result of sep­ aration from God which is no longer hid­ den by the substitute of attention from friends and associates.

Secondly, the cure is to be had for Hlalter Knopp, M.D. "Pathophysiology of the seeking. All of Scripture proclaims the Depressed State." that we are indeed loved at all times. ^Beverly Mead, M.D. "Reactive Depression The comfort of God's abiding love for each in Young Adults." and every one of us is ours if only we do not reject it. In I John 3 we read: 3Hagop Akiskal, M.D. William McKinney, "How great is the love the Father has la­ Jr., M.D. "Overview of Recent Research vished on us, that we should be called the in Depression." children of God!" Founded in the sure 4M. Wouters, M.D., L. King, M.D."Depres­ knowledge that God is our loving Father, how can any degree of misfortune depress 5 sion in Adolescents." us? "Who shall separate us from the love Walter Knopp, op. cit. of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or ^Walter Knopp, op. cit. danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him 7Dr. Martin Luther.

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Religion anb Hiterarp appreciation ppreciation of old literature is at best a difficult undertaking. Dif­ ferences of language and historical context are sure to be serious pro­ blems whenwe venture into any period other than the modern English era.

Still, these gaps in knowledge can often be bridged with scholarship, and theyareso much the less hazardous for being readily apparent. A problem that is at once less likely to b^ recognized and more difficult to be solved is the possibility of a shift in values that would isolate an author of the distant past from his present audience. Such a shift has taken place in the matter of religion: not so much the change from one religion to another as the change from some religion to none. If there is any truth at all to T. S. Eliot's observation that "no culture has appeared or developed except together with a religion,"1 indifference to religion on the part of a student of culture will have important consequences. In this essay I will discuss some of the aspects of old 1 iterature in which religion plays a crucial role, and show how modern criticism is likely to fall short in these areas.

First, some qualifications are in order. The religious difference between our age and the past is no black-on-white contrast. Faith (of some sort) and skepticism have existed side by side in varying proportions throughout history.

What is important for the present discussion is the difference between leading artists of the past and the leading interpreters of today.

The greatest works of western art and culture from ancient, medieval, and modern times, come chiefly from religious conservatives among the pagans and from Christians. Outstanding examples are Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Virgil, Horace, the Germanic and Anglo-Saxon epic poets, the writers of medieval ro­ mance, Dante, Shakespeare, and Mil ton; many more could be added. The skeptics simply did not produce as much influential and successful art as these did.

Among interpreters today, however, the reverse is the case. Our society ex­ pects the bestandmost profound literary criticism to come from the academic world—hardly a stronghold of faith. For many a scholar, religious convic­ tions, if present at all, are private values to be kept out of classrooms and publications. There should be no surprise, then, if modern criticism of the literary classics at times betrays a lack of sympathy or appears to strike wide of the mark.

I would suggest that there are at least four areas in which the modern frame of mind encounters difficulties and unsuspected dangers in old literature.

First there is the problem of genuinely understanding in the absence of faith the experience of faith, and what it can motivate as expressed in literature.

The point is immediately obvious; I will not expand on it here, although its importance should not be underestimated. The other three call for some com­ ment. The towering artistic geniuses of the past present a view of man that is part of the fruit of man's displacement of God from the center of the universe. Also stemming from this change is the clash between the established moralities of earlier cultures and the moral relativism, even amorality, es­ poused by many in our times. Finally there is the element of the awesome and

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the marvelous which figures prominently in the literature of the past but is largely unappreciated today.

The differences between the past and present appraisals of man's dignity and stature are most apparent in the realm of tragedy. Joseph Wood Krutch has made such a comparison between leading play­ wrights of different periods in his essay, "The Tragic Fallacy."2 Sophocles and Shakespeare show man as a colossus, grand and admirable, whereas Ibsen finds him in­ significant, even comtemptible. Mr. Krutch concludes that where the latter temper of mind prevails, the classics of drama can hardly be said to be "appreciated," and are on their way to becoming lifeless re­ cords. The same thing would be true in other genres—the splendor and nobility of the ancient epic and lyric poets will be dragged down into the mud by a genera­ tion unable to rise to heroic heights.

All these authors with the grand vision of man"had religion," so to speak. How­ ever big those heroes were, they could not fill the heavens. God (or the gods) always occupied the position of pre-emi­ nence, if not the focus of attention.

For this reason, it may seem strange to say that the reversal of that situation has made it impossible for moderns to match the ancients in their esteem for man.

One might think that the present

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attempt to put man at the top would be the highest possible tribute to mankind. What actually happens, however, is that the world becomes a very tiny place when God is taken out of it, and man is forced to shrink with it. To put it another way, man could hardly appear great when God, the source of all man's powers and the on­ ly absolute standard for measuring his stature, was put out of the picture. With­ out God, there is no objective ground for rating man above the worm.

To repeat Mr. El i ot' s observation, cul ture never arises except in connection with religion. For the old poets, the ef­ fect of religion was to keep heaven above the earth, with man on the earth. It is a trustworthy rule that nothing can be truly appreciated for its excellence if it is taken out of its proper place. Mo­ dern deviations from the theocentric uni­ verse are doomed to make that mistake.

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The Christian, however, faced with the astounding endowments of his fellow man, will give them full recognition to the glory of God. The poetic vision of greatness is one that he can share in and respond to.

A second consequence of the abolition of God is to cripple the concept of a fixed morality. Where there is no acknowledgment of a divine origin for ethics, behavior will be regarded either as a meaningless deterministic process or as aproductof purely subjective choices. An extreme was reached within the last century in certain philosophical camps, notably among the logical positivists, who defined all ethical and religious statements as being "de­ void of cognitive meaning or literal significance." It is not difficult to see evidences of similar thinking outside of philosophical circles. The catch­ words of pop-culture—"do your own thing" and "anything goes as long as no one gets hurt"—are strong indications of the rejection of an absolute morality.

In contrast to formulations of this kind, we find the greater part of our literary legacy. Those works that grew up in the soil of a traditional reli­ gion generally have more characters that are subject to a fixed, externally derived morality. The critic's task is complicated somewhat by the fact that moral systems may differ from one religion to the next with respect to par­ ticular taboos and points of emphasis. Nevertheless, they all bear striking resemblances to each other and share the concept of universal moral demands.

The real problem comes from the mo.dern tendency toward relativism. Some critics are inclined to interpret as moral relativism a fixed moral system that is not unmistakably defined as such. This happens especially in the cases of such authors as Homer and Shakespeare, who can treat opposing characters with objectivity; the immediate effect is one of seeming indifference to divergent patterns of behavior. Such a conclusion accounts for individual parts but not the whole. The comprehensive interpretation can only be that both poets work with a strong code of honor in which courage is the cardinal virtue, although piety toward propitious deities and faithfulness to pledges of loyalty and friendship are very important, too. Shakespeare presents difficulties in that he first calls all standards into question, but then he resolves his plays with poetic justice or with a heroic affirmation of moral demands in the face of tragic consequences.

To emphacize relativism as the dominant outlook in such works as the Illiad and Hamlet is to multiply interpretive problems with­ out call and to render central themes and characters unintelligible.

Finally, there are the elements of the awesome and the marvelous that occur in myths, epics, drama, and romances. I refer not so much to divinities and demonstrations of their powers as to lesser supernatural beings and manifes­ tations, angels, monsters, witches, ghosts, spirits, and anything magical.

The rich diversity and persistence of these phenomena in literature over the centuries are indications of the powers of past audiences to respond to them strongly and spontaneously, accepting these objects of awe and wonder on much the same basis as the purely human elements of a story.

It is easy to see that all these expressions of awe and wonder would rise most naturally in a religious context, either as facets of the religion itself, or as offshoots from it, or as developments parallel to and influenced by it.

Religion, therefore, cannot be discounted as a major factor in any le­ gitimate interpretation of these aspects.

Now I would not insist that the marvelous and awesome elements in litera­ ture are beyond the reach of the reader for whom religion has no person­ al meaning. It is possible (and worthwhile) to retain an appreciation for the fantastic comparable to the child's wide-eyed enthusiasm for fairy tales.

That attitude, however, is not common. Today's sophisticated reader has turned his back on his childhood as much as he has abandoned religion. It is true that both the Christian and the modern sophisticate are unable to be228

lieve in the prodigies of the pagan world in the same sense as the pagans themselves did; but the Christian at least can begin to understand them through the comparable All the experience of his own faith, average critic has to go on in the socalled "suspension of disbelief." The very name shows what a backward and un­ promising approach it is.

In this connection, thetypeof inter- i pretive error most likely to result from the incompatability of the past and pre­ sent viewpoints is to overlook or down­ play the awe-inspiring and marvelous fea­ tures in old literature, That is what happens in some contemporary productions of Shakespeare in which appearances of ghosts are treated as mere hallucinations.

Another telling example is the case of John Speirs, as analyzed in C. S. Lewis' essay, "The Anthropological Approach."3 Mr. Speirs, a scholar of the medieval poem SirGawainand the Green Knights had become only dimly aware of the overwhelm­ ing effect which the Green Knight ought to have on readers, and the reason was that his understanding came not from read­ ing thepoem, but from an anthropological analysis of the poem's distant antecedents in mythology. This cart-before-the-horse method is hardly an adequate substitute for direct appreciation.

The conclusion to be drawn is not that the prospective student of old literature should "get religion" to round out his enjoyment for scholarship.

That goal wouldbeas misdirected as its fulfillment would be unlikely. Rather, students of earlier cultures should be aware of the great influence that religion is bound to have on literature. In addition, it is helpful for them to recognize the areas of incompatibility between past and pre­ sent views, so that they can compensate tor the interpretive myopia to which mo.. dem criticism can become susceptible.

^T. S. Eliot, Christianity and Culture (New York: Harcourt, Brace, and World, 1949), p. 87. ^Drama and Discussion, ed. Stanley A. Clayes (New York: Appleton-CenturyCrofts, 1967), pp. 643-651.

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The pounding notes beat their way into his burdened mind.

He buried his head in the pillow . . . another world.

Thoughts swirled through his head—a confused mass of i deas whi ch hadn' t reached realization. Shapeless shapes leapt in­ to his mind's eye. Suddenly, out of this obscurity, a form appeared. The form of a girl. A very pretty girl. Tallish, but not tall. Long, flowing auburn hair.

Tender brown eyes.

Well-proportioned.

Well co-ordinated. Possessor of a grace­ ful step. All these attributes assaulted his mental consciousness. At length, she disappeared . . . only to reappear. She was being escorted by Tim down the lockerfilled corridor of their high school.

While they strolled, they chatted and laughed—having a good time just being together.

Then this wondrous visage was violently wrenched from his mind. It was gone as quickly as it had come, when Tim awoke.

Slowly, reality crept over his frame: the drabness of his surroundings—the overcast gray sky, the solitary bulb in its dusty fixture, his old brown metal bed. How beautiful that dream had seemed, but, alas, so short!

Tim wished he could get that girl off his mind. He tried—desperately he'd tried—but to no avail at all. Carrie was the only thing he could think of.

The problem that really bothered him, though, was the fact that he was a cow­ ard.

He just couldn't work up enough

nerve to ask her out. After what he'd gone through the last time, he couldn't bear to get "shut down" again.

"No, I'll never go through that again," Tim thought.

So he watched and waited. Waited for what?

He didn't know . . . for sure.

To build up his courage? Till the pre­ vious hurt .was gone? For THE opportune time?

Until he had become desperate enough to ask her out? So it didn't look like he was begging for a date?

He couldn't exactly put his finger on it... so he kept on waiting.

The year had slipped past so quickly, and now it was the last week of school.

Soon graduation would be over and he'd never see Carrie again.

Everyone could tell something was churning around in his innards, but he only shrugged off their efforts at communication. One day passed, then another; still he couldn't bring himself to ask her. Tim was frantic, the time was passing faster and faster and there wasn't one thing he could do. Fi­ nally the last day of school arrived— his last chance to see her. "It's now or never!" thought Tim, but he didn't even have a chance to speak with her that day.

After the long ride home, he was in a His loneliness brooded terrible humor, over him like a threatening thunder cloud.

He cursed himself for his timidness.

"What1 s wrong with me??" his mind screamed at his inner being.

Tim hated The next day his job began, his job. The same thing, day after day, hour after hour, minute upon minute. Ne­ ver meeting anyone, never speaking with anyone.

Enclosed in his shell of lone­ liness, his mind dwelt on Carrie...There simply wasn't anything else to think aSoon, getting that date became bout. more of a challenge, it became an obses­ sion.

Even being possessed by the idea of asking her out, it still took three weeks before he could get up his courage to 230

Call? hirr fe’d ;;take her to the Kensfng-.-: ton Knights baseball game.

Yes, that’s \ wha t he'd do. % She was a sports freak, ,>• ; the perfect answer.

The Knights were having a fantastic season; in fact, they were in contention for. the championship.

It would be a long bus trip to the stadium, but, Just think, all that time with her'.: ' . . ; He returned from work that day, resolved to get that date. At 8:00, he went to the phone. No time to chicken out now, he reflected. His finger dialed the first six numbers easily. That last number—the curse of his life. I've got to dial this number. At first, he fal-

tered aYid jcTicketf;So® ;^the •.;rdee1yeri I've got to do it;now:/.got to. Resolutely, he .: grasped ; :tihe; .receiver.; •; He dialed mechanically.. .8-3'-7-4-7-1-8.

One ring...two...three, Maybe; they-..won’ t,^answer*, he thought. . .."I'm.saved.' ; ."Hello," awoman' answbrid/hesitantly, Carri^here^: "Oh, uh, no. Didn’tyou know, they moved out two weeks ago. Would you like her address?"

"No, thanks anyway. Tim choked-out as hun9 up the receiver.

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Sports This.is the time of year when sports spring training camps with some excite­ ment for the fast approaching season. activities on campus are at a low ebb.

Basketball and wrestling have now been Then you tear the news. All spring train­ ing camps are closed down because’of a concluded, and the spring sports are be­ player strike, and so ensue days and even ginning to conduct tryouts and practices, cither one finds himself looking ahead weeks of seemingly endless bickering and to the coming year and its expectations, haggling. The owners make an offer,: the or one is reflecting back on the season players immediately reject it. The play­ ers make a proposition and the owners that could have been.

The same can apply to the professioncall it ridiculous. Schooled and learned lawyers are brought- in by both sides. sp?rts enthusiast.

After lasting nrough a long winter with his favorite No progress is made; and no ground or asketball club,’ he views baseball's concessions given. • Player representa231

tives claim they are interested only in protecting their profession from unjust treatment and restrictions. It is a vi­ cious circle. It is also apparently unsolvable.

The player goes for all he can get.

In a day when big salaries are being thrown around like play money, he wants to grab some of it. In years past, in the days of the eight-team baseball leagues, there was no dilution of talent on the field, such as there is evidently present today with twenty-four major league clubs.

A player had to be of certain top quality to be performing on the major league level. Accordingly, the salaries drawn at that time were very realistic and in keeping with the ability of the player.

Very few "six figure" players were around then, and those that were around were of the caliber of a Willie Hays or a Hank Aaron.

Unfortunately, now the big sal­ aries are being drawn by the not-so-big stars.

is not.

When courtrooms and meeting rooms take the place of a baseball dia­ mond, a football field, or a basketball court, then the sports world is in trou­ ble.

In all fairness, it should be said that the players are not solely at fault in the impasse between the players and owners. The owners also wish to have a hand in what could be a dangerous time for professional sports. It is the own­ ers who are pushing for extended seasons, unwise expansion, the money-making ideas, etc. Prices keep rising at the ball­ park, making it a costly venture to see a game.

Can a sports fan swallow the farcial actions of professional clubs much long­ er? Baseball is not alone in its trou­ bles. Football has its Joe Kapp court fight, and basketball has its own prob­ lems to deal with also. Someday the pro­ fessional sports bubble is going to burst. People will refuse toacceptwhat has become nothing but a continual bid­ ding war between employer and employee, harming most of all the person whom they are to entertain, namely, the fan. The fan is footing the bill for all the hag­ gling and bartering. His ticket entitles him to see entertainment on a profession­ al level.

Long drawn out delays, postponements, and rescheduling cannot help a sport en­ dure. This only succeeds in driving fans away. Those who are in the public eye should be careful. They are in the busi­ ness of attracting fans and attention their way. Perhaps the athlete's per­ formance on the field is professional, but his action off the field certainly

The college basketball team concluded ■ its conference schedule in a tie with Madison Edgewood for second place, Both teams had 11-5 marks, The conference winners were the cross-town Maranatha Crusaders who had only one loss. This was Northwestern's first year in the Wis­ consin Conference of Independent Colleges.

Dan Metzger of Northwestern finished on the first team of all-conference se­ Others joining Dan on that lections. first team were Bob Mel ford of Maranatha, John McCormick of Marian, Bob Tanking of Gateway Tech—Kenosha, and Harold Miller Bruce McKinney, aof Blackhawk Tech, nother Northwestern player, was named to the all-conference second team.

Other honors given out were to Coach Robert Rapson of Maranatha as Coach of the Year, and to Harold Miller of Blackhawk Tech as Most Valuable Player.

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FINAL CONFERENCE STANDINGS W TEAM 15 Maranatha Northwestern 11 11 Madison Edgewood 10 Cardinal Stritch 9 Marian 9 Blackhawk Tech 3 De Sales 3 Gateway Tech—Kenosha 3 Gateway Tech—Racine

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Poetry SLEEP

Sleep holds strong fascination for the dead.

No needs annoy nor needling gnaw desires At flustered pancreae and pumpkin tires.

Just plant your limp pegs in a lumpy bed, Say a few prayers, yawns, stretch, adjust your head And hope for no tomorrow. Light the pyres; Still you would sleep through hell, high water, fires, And only wake to ask for feather beds.

Two minutes ... all the time I'd care to live In lounges, yawns or no yawns. Yet, yes, yonder, Trots time's tick-tock to tomorrow's tea-tray.

Let slumber sleep and slip through Sunday's sieve.

No clocks, no calendars for love, for wonder, Eternity would seem like yesterday.

SILENCE IS A SIREN

Reluctant as the sand to yield her tears Or cast her pearled suspicions to the waves, The silent siren haunts the kilted caves And beckons to the wind. The sailors' jeers, Salt-grins and tattooed smiles favor her hears, But she won't sing the sweating to their graves, Kisses the air with empty lips and saves Their ships for laid lagoons and low-lined piers.

But I have heard your whispered sigh-song speak In the cupped ears of air, your lisping lyres Recited to my hands a tale of groans.

Mutely you waved me on the haven seek, But I'm afraid I've missed the lighthouse fires And smashed my rudder on the wave-washed stones.

C.S.

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affiDAVits noes the Christian face reality or is UChristianity nothing more than an op­ iate lulling asleep the brains of thou­ sands? It is only consequent that with this culminating question this series be­ gun last fall come full circle to the thought with which the series began, the verification of reality, the search for truth.

Actually, I did not intend that this thought be wholly abandoned, being itself the underlying theme for the series. It was treated directly in "An Accurate View of Reality," which outlined the responsi­ bility of the individual to be involved in a search for reality, to evaluate cri­ tically concepts, life, and experience.

Only through such ongoing critical reas­ sessment, which includes appraisals for inner consistency and outward conformity to phenomenon, can an accurate world view be maintained. And only through an ac­ curate world view can an individual be fully creative.

"The Future of Science" concluded that exposure to divergent thought systems, exposure which is necessary for compara­ tive criticism, was a valuable thing. It critiqued the 1975 Nobel Conference, which was, on a number of levels, a search for reality.

In a similar way, an accurate view of reality was an underlying theme of the last AffiDAVits article regarding pater­ nal ism at Northwestern College, which was, in part, a request for greater freedom for the Northwestern College student to pursue a personal course of study both here at Northwestern College and on other campuses as well.

It was "The Nature of American Cult Mysticism" which began to apply this theme. This article demonstrated that the denominator of cults was that they re­ quire of their members that they abandon their personal search for reality, rather deferring to the central cult authority responsibility for consistency and truth.

Given the constituency of the Black and Red3 the question which would logi­ cally follow is this—how does Christi­ anity differ from a cult? Does the Chris­ tian defer his responsibil ity to evaluate concepts and search for truth to a cult authority when he "by faith" believes the words of Moses, Christ, or Paul? Is this "faith" actually or a cultist escape?

A related question which is equally important is this—from the Christian point of view, doesaman have the ability or right, much less the duty, to evaluate Revelation for truth, to verify the real­ ity of Scripture? These questions are the subject of this concluding article.

I.

RATIONALISM

The most important difference between ■ the cultist and the Christian is their respective views of man. The cultist's view of man is founded in rationalism.

Rationalism is man's bid for autonomy in the universe. He hopes, if only by sheer understanding, to put all forces beneath himself. Pico della Mirandola captures the spirit of this viewpoint when in his Oration on the Dignity of Man he has God address man with these words,

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We have set you at the world's center that you may from there more easily observe whatever is in the world.. .so that with freedom of choice and with honor, as though the maker and molder of yourself, you may fashion yourself in what­ ever shape you prefer.

A tenet of rational ism is that man is the supreme intellect of the universe and need not accept anything which he himself cannot understand. .

Unfortunately, when the rationalist turns to metaphysics, the study of his and his world's origin, he will be faced with concepts beyond his understanding.

Nature shows him that logically every liv­ ing being has a progenitor. Experience teaches him that every orderly object has a maker. Faced with his own existence and the presence of an orderly universe, he must look to prior causes of his being and of the universal order. Since the ra­ tionalist visualizes no being greater than himself, all he can construct is a string of causes as finite as himself, moving back into eternity. Because this concept is placed logically before him, the ra­ tionalist must, if he is to maintain his autonomy, understand this concept.

However, the concept of the eternal of infinite cannot be rationalized into a systematic world view which claims that man isthehighest intellect and the un­ derstander of all things. The systematic philosophers tried and failed to do this.

Aristotle had to presuppose the Unmoved Mover of the universe, an eternal exis­ tence. Plotinus presupposed the infinite

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One from which the world emanates. Kant constructed moral postulates which pre­ supposed the immortality of the soul and the existence of an infinite God. Hegel's infinite assumption was the Absolute Idea.

These presupposed eternal or infinite concepts remain at variance with man's un­ derstanding and hence are a threat to the rationalist's autonomy. Either the auto­ nomy goes or the concept of eternity must be dealt with.

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CULT

The cult authority offers to deal with ■eternity.

It claims to be able to understand the concept of eternity. How­ ever, there is a price. The cult member must defer logical understanding, which one might label rationality, to the cult authority.

With the social support the cult offers, the member comes to believe man's autonomy can be maintained if the

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cult authority handles the problem of eternity.

What actually happens is that in the name of rationalism, rationalism has been lost.

The words F. Scott Fitzgerald uses to close his novel, The Great Gatshy, dem­ onstrate this, Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgiastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter—to­ morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther...And one fine morning—

to assume that an infinite being can au­ thor logic beyond his comprehension. The Christian's wisdom, then, is just this that he relinquishes to God, whom he re­ cognizes as infinite, the understanding of infinite mysteries. And the rational­ ist's folly is that in continuing to make man the measure of all things, he attempts to retain for finite man understanding of things beyond finite comprehension, such attempts resulting historically in the establishment of cults. So it is that the Christian truly has a claim to consistent rationality, while the rationalist does not.

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly in­ to the past.

The cult is optimistic humanism.

Man will improve. He will make himself hap­ py. This is rationalism.

At the same time, experience shows him this isn't true.

We are borne back. We don't improve. In the name of rationalism Fitzgerald defers to the cult authority of the doctrine of optimistic humanism and ignores the ra­ tionality of experience.

Thisisn'tto imply that the Christian by contrast understands all things. There are also mysteries for him. The Christian cannot logically encompass creation from nothing.

Yet he recognizes that such surpassing ability is commensurate with an infinite God. The Christian cannot understand that the damned are lost not

by God's failure to elect but by their own rejection of God. Yet he recognizes that his antithetical logic is a mere reflec­ tion of the logic of God who made him.

The Christian cannot comprehend why God should love him.

Yet he acquiesces to Godwhoclaims ways farhigher than man's.

III.

RATIONALITY

put how does such acquiescence differ □ from that of the rationalist? Both defer understanding. Yet the object and purpose of this deference varies. The rationalist defers the mysteries to a hu­ man authority for the purpose of main­ taining the illusion of man's supremacy in the universe. The Christian, however, in his view of man, from the beginning acknowledges his finiteness before an in­ finite God to whom he defers the mysteries which God alone can comprehend. It is logically consistent for the Christian

IV,

APOLOGETIC

ut what good is such a claim? For the B Christian it is only this—that he re­

alize there is an inner consistency to his system of dogma. He needn't be upset by the charge that his system is not bet­ ter than a cult. It is different. The Christian need not believe the charge that he is an irrational backwoods fundamental­ ist. He can claim a special rationality and a consistent systematic world view.

Yet, theChristian will still be called an irrational backwoods fundamentalist.

He will be accused of inconsistency. His argument for his rationality will be la­ beled tautology. Nor will he be able to convince his accuser of the existence of an infinite God or of the consistency of his world view, no matter how intricate or logically sound his apologetic. The Christian can't use argument to convert souls.

This isn't to say that apologetic has no use. The Christian will use argument to demonstrate that self-exalting ration­ alism is not logically superior to nor more satisfying than Christianity.

He will use apologetic to demonstrate that men cannot claim intellectual autonomy and remain wholly logical. He will show that historically self-elevating philo­ sophy has been unable to explain the im­ manent mystery of eternity. He will show that without absolute reference points man can't have confidence to know anything with surety.

Yet, whether man defers the mysteries to a human cult authority or to God is a matter touching the heart and affected by the will to believe. Apologetic can touch neither the heart nor the will. Man be­ lieves what he wants to believe.

So the Christian wil 1 be accused of ir-

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rationality or at least claiming one of any number of cultic alternatives. No argument will satisfy these charges. The Christian must simply endure such charges and whatever ridicule may accompany them.

This is part of the Christian's cross.

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V. EVALUATION OF SCRIPTURE nut what does the Christian's claim to urationality and a consistent system, even though it is disputed, mean in re­ gard to his efforts to maintain an accu­ rate world view by evaluating concepts, life, and experience? In the first place, maintaining an accurate world view uses the criterion of inner consistency. He asks whether the system under study con­ The Christian is tains contradictions, able to examine the revelation of God for its inner consistency because that exam­ ination may be performed without threat­ ening the supreme position of God. He evaluates the Christian concept of a world existing beneath, in control of, and only wholly understood by God, who is infinite.

This will be rewarding study because such inner consistency does exist.

It is a little more difficult to deter­ mine whether the Christian should apply the second criterion of outer consistency in his evaluation of Scripture. Should the Christian make the phenomenal world the measuring stick of God's Word? For example, does he use historical documents and archeological evidence to argue the truth of Revelation?

The answer is no. Such a use of human acumen puts the human mind back into the position the rationalists assumed.

It usurps God's supremacy. It once again makes man the measure of all things by treating his sense perceptions as more reliable than God's Word. Again, man's understanding will ultimately founder on the rock of infinite concepts.

Moreover, phenomenal evidence as the measuring stick of God's Revelation must be disqualified as unreliable. Aside from God and his Revelation itself, man lacks the basis of epistemology. He has not the means with which to determine whether the things he perceives are real or even that he himself exists. Logical­ ly* the reliability of perceptions depends tI! a Reference point outside the perceiver.

The distance from Watertown to Milwaukee can only be measured with the predetermined absolutized standard of the mile or kilo­ meter.

For the rationalist, since man

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But for the Christian, God and his Re­ velation provide an objective absolute on the basis of which he can determine what is real. Because God is an infinite being greater than man and has in his Revelation showed that he made man sensitive, the Christian, recognizing this absolute God, can trust to be real what he senses. At the same time, to consider sensations apart from or in conflict with God's Word is to negate immediately the basis for the reality of these sensations. No sensation for the Christian will be more real than that based on God's Word.

Again the Christian will be accused of arguing tautology. By presupposing an in­ finite God, he presupposes a standard, and neither God, standard, nor sense impres­ sion is proved. He assumes to be reliable the standard he is examining for reliaYet on the other hand, the rabi 1 i ty. tionalist assumes his standard, man, is reliable. He, too, cannot logically know if his standard is reliable and he argues in a circle.

VI.

THE WILL

rationalism nor Therefore, neither ■ Christianity may be proved by phenome­ nal evidence as it is usually understood.

Such evidence is disqualified as the cri­ terion of outer consistency.

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However convincing this may be, the Christian will be wary of becoming a spir­ itual Narcissus. He will not consider his conversion the basis of his continu­ ing conviction.

To do so would remove conviction from its proper seat, the will, to the intellect, which as was demon­ strated before does not affect convic­ tion.

Once again the work of conviction be­ longs to the Holy Spirit, who works through Scripture. And it is God who is his Word invites the Christian to deeper convic­ tion. He invites him to a study of the Word. Moreover, he invites him to claim the promises of Scripture and see those promises fulfilled in his life. God in­ vites, “Taste and see that the Lord is good."

In a certain way, God is offering to make the Christian's life, as he looks to and experiences the dividends of God's promises, a measure of God's Revelation as it conforms to reality. Of course, such a measuring will only be carried out within the framework of faith in God and acceptance of what he says about himself.

If man steps outside this framework in

The Christian will be wary of becoming a spiritual Narcissus. claiming God's promises, he tempts God and will accept the consequences of such action.

On the intellectual level this is cir­ cular reasoning, but still, for the Christian it speaks to the subject of reality verification overagainst Scripture. Be­ cause the Christian realizes that the in­ tellectual alternative to his presuppos1 tion of God and his Revelation as an absolute lacks epistemological foundatlon, he also applies the true criterion °f outward consistency—effectiveness in

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changing the will of man. The Christian does evaluate Scripture for conformity to the only reliable outward evidence there is.

VII.

CONCLUSION

nhristianity is not a cult. The former wviews man as subject to God's reason.

The latter views man as the universally supreme reason. The one ascribes infinite mysteries to infinite God, the other as­ cribes infinite mysteries to finite hu­ man cult authorities. The first remains a logical consistency, the last contains a logical contradiction. In purpose and effect Christianity is not a cult.

The Christian does examine Scripture for its truth, yet he does so only so far as he can refrain from setting himself up The as the supreme universal reason.

Christian readily examines Scripture for its inner consistency, for this need not threaten the frame of reference which contains God as an absolute universal reason.

The Christian also examines Scripture for its conformity to outer evidence.

Still he is careful to remain within the frame of reference which recognizes his intellectual inferiority to God. Such reasoning will be labeled circular, but the charge needn't bother him. He will realize that he who leaves the Christian frame of reference loses all ability to know with sureness. Man lives by faith either way. Consequently, the Christian looks to the power God's Word exhibits in changing man's will as the outward evi­ dence in evaluating Scripture. He knows how God's Word has changed his life and he, claiming God's promises in Scripture, sees the outward evidence of the truth of Scripture in God's faithfulness.

The Christian with his claim to con­ sistency will never convince his detrac­ tor of the truth of this system. Neither will be done so by pointing to the power of God's Word in his own life. This is not the purpose of argumentation for the Yet, the Christian will not Christian. be concerned when accused of inconsistency, illogicality, and obscurantism, as he will be accused by those who do not share his beliefs. Rather he will know, and know by faith, that it is the Chris­ tian who truly faces reality.

D.F.

■ low I longed for these decadent days of limy editorship! And now that they are done, I feel I should pay tribute to the staph of this passing year. I don't in­ tend to be sentimental. As the title of this farewell column would indicate, I am writing to bury this volume, not to praise it.

To keep this from becoming incrimina­ ting, I'll try to treat the Black and Red staff on an impersonal level, looking at three basic character types that made up the staff this year and, I'm sure, did so in other years.

The first kind of staff member is the Yoo-rah-rah-Btaefc &i?ed-go-f i ght-win-I'min-college type (Yahoo for short). He is your basic enthusiast. He is easy to recognize. He usually wears athletic jer­ seys of the current sport season, has 40 kinds of aftershave, and stays awake in all his classes.

Yahoos are fine to have on the staff but have one drawback. They usually burn out in two issues. For this reason I won't consider them anymore.

The second kind of staff member is the Volunteer. He's closely related to the Yahoo, but much more stable. Editors are reluctant to label them in any way which might offend them, This is because they are quite rare.

No one is sure what motivates Volun­ teers. Some claim they are obsessive com­ pulsives. Others claim that they have de­ lusions of grandeur. Still others would call them gluttons for punishment.

Yes, we have this kind of student even at NWC. Just last semester someone elected 27 class hours.

It is impossible to determine the ter­ minal point in the productivity of the Volunteer.

If a B & R editor is lucky

enough to have one he doesn't ask ques­ tions.

The third type of staff member is the most cryptic of all. He is the Conscript.

There are two types of Conscripts. The first is a student who was originally dis­ interested in the B & R and by some twist of fate could be cajoled into participa­ tion.

This person's motives are pure, his outlook composed.

The second kind of Conscript is the student who actually wants to be a B <5 R staff member but also knows the drawbacks and thinks better than the Volunteer.

This half willing Conscript may be a hold-out for a special invitation, which is still an honor to receive. (Take note, Meiselwitz.) But more likely he is keen­ ly aware of the burdens of staff member­ ship and refuses on his own to put himself into such a situation.

Maybe there is some wisdom in this.

The Conscript's critical period of pro­ ductivity comes in the third quarter slump. At this time he knows that he will be confronted by a voice from some lower schizoidal level which accuses him of the worst folly of placing on himself such burdens. But if he should have been con­ scripted to the staff, he will counter that he was forced into the situation by necessity and not his own volition. It may be questioned whether the staff mem­ ber with this character portrait had any stability in the first place, but by the end of the year he spent on the staff you know for sure.

Now some students of B & R psychology view these character attributes not as fixed but as progressive. They theorize that every staff member passed through a Yahoo-Volunteer-Conscript stage at some time.

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the fourth or fifth issue rolls around the springs of humor have run dry. This can be disconcerting because by this time if the C & C Editor has shown any pre­ vious skill, the entire campus community has quite wi 11 ingly abandoned all attempts at humor to him. It's his trip.

Inviewof this hardship of the office I have written an elegy to Mi key Woldt:

They base this theory on a generalized observation of NWC freshmen. The average freshman comes to NWC marveling at its collegiate qualities—classes that meet only four times a week, no study periods, a whole set of new and exciting meals, Wa­ tertown's 54 recreational facilities. The average frosh responds with an initial Yoo-rah-rah-I'm-in-college phase.

Close upon this he may decide to become involved in numerous collegiate activities such as band, Latin, chorus, Greek, par­ ties, German, dorm tournaments, English comp, etc. This is the Volunteer stage.

Sooner or later the Conscript stage is reached. This comes at different times for different people.

NW-preps may hit it after two weeks. They've been around.

But for some it may take as long as a year.

But eventually the day comes for every Freshman whenhewalks into the cafeteria in the usual adventurous spirit but some­ thing goes wrong. The fluttering butter­ flies of excitement which previously last­ ed from his first glance at the menu at the door, through the 1ine, to the end of the meal, fall dead with little more than a couple convulsive jerks. The quick stu­ dent soon realizes that he had been fool­ ing himself.

He hadn't traded Mom's cooking for better collegiate food—he had just changed pots.

Although I hesitate to compare NWC professors to the cafeteria food, the same thing happens with them and their classes. After an initial period of awe over looser class schedules and faculty nicknames, the freshman realizes it's not much different here from high school.

So it goes with all. The student has reached the Conscript stage. He either drops out of collegiate activities, or has to be persuaded to continue.

Neither character theory has overwhelm­ ing conclusive support, It seems an eclectic viewpoint at best, Some students are fixated. Some fluctuate.

But returning to the point of this ar­ ticle, I want to pay a special tribute to the office of Campus and Classroom Edi­ tor, in spite of the fact that Mikey Woldt held it this last year. This office is perhaps one of the most important and difficult jobs here at NWC altogether. |he responsibility of helping to main­ tain the sanity of the NWC student through numorisa grave undertaking. And no mat­ ter how enthusiastic the C & C Editor may e at the undertaking, usually by the time

DEAR MI KEY or TO A DRY SPRING Dear Mikey, Dear Mikey You started out fine.

The students all waited To read ev'ry line.

There was much to laugh at Our bellies would ache.

We laughed at the profs And the broccoli cake.

Yet your humor went rancid, You started to sour.

What's worse you forgot The source of your power.

You stepped far beyond The place you should be.

I write of that drivel You wrote about me.

0 Mikey, 0 Mikey, You really are ill.

The slop you're producing Is worse than pig swill.

You asked for this, Mikey, Or haven't you heard?

The editor always Has the last word.

D.F.

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Campus 8t Classroom This is the article you have all been • waiting for—my Last One, my Swan Song.

Yes, that's right. You won't have Mi key Woldt to kick around anymore. In the next volume Mark Schroeder will try to resurrect the traditionally high literary standard of Campus and Classroom which I buried last May. Mark will do a fine job. He seems to be a very "concerned student."

In my last column I think it only ap­ propriate to salute a fine group of young men who have reached the twilight of their stay here at NWC: the 1976 Senior Class.

What he loves there none will bet.

You'll have to ask his Lancerette. *Pronounced "dem elsie" (The M elides) Fred Casmer always plays it cool.

He says he likes it here at school.

He manifests compulsive ways.

(Fixation in his younger days.)

Dave Eckert always combs his hair To cover up the spot that's bare.

But cheer up Dave. Get out o' the bogs.

Who ever heard of hairy logs?

And now I come to brother Dave (Farley) Who tried the B S ft to save.

Paul Bader's first to start the list.

He's 21 and ne'er been kissed.

His hair is something to behold, A Brillo pad that's made of gold.

Jim Bare is really quite a guy.

Missed four point 0, but got well-nigh.

His duties as a Prep RA Come second to his fiance.

Marty Baur likes his snuff.

Copenhagen, that's the stuff.

Marty always keeps his head, But the poor old pigeon's dead.

As editor of Black and Bed, He killed the thing, already dead.

Doran Fischer's claim to fame Is his quite unique first name.

Doran works for Duraclean.

Really makes those rest rooms gleam.

Marc Frey's been here five years, not 4.

He said he couldn't take one more.

He just can't wait for good old Sem. That's where he'll be come next Autemn.

(Sorry)

Jeff Berg's been going here five years.

He's made it through with toil and tears.

He told me once that if he could He'd go five more. (Then knocked on wood.)

I'll move right on to Gawrisch, Dan. He is a very handsome man.

Hordes of girls wait patiently For Dan to break his cel'bacy.

His last name Berger—first name Joe. He's got red hair and lets it grow.

At chess he's king, yes, I should say!

He'd beat my best game any day.

Bryan Gerlach's always late.

That's his most impressive trait.

He's so fond of freedom now, He's taken a monastic vow.

Phil Birner's favorite pastime is In chapel to sit next to Chris.

He likes girls, yes, but you all know He'd rather have his stereo.

Mark Gieschen took a trip down South.

He was quite sad, down at the mouth.

But then came Judy's sweet perfume, Oh what a change to glee from gloom.

Jim Bourman's of another sort.

Good looking, handsome, not too short.

His stereo takes second place.

He's tripped and fallen in love's race.

David Grundmeier used to be Stupid, weird, and quite ugly.

Now he's cool—he's got a chick.

Boy, I wish I'd change that quick.

Old "Carlo" has just recently Made lots of trips to DMLC*.

Alan Gumm is 6 foot 5.

Weighs in at 265.

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When he laughs he shakes the house, But he's as gentle as a mouse.

She makes his heart go "zoom," "zoom," "zoom."

Haefner likes to photograph Pretty flowers, tall giraffes.

But now he's found a brand new game.

He's "Tarzan" chasing after "Jane."

Bob Johannes (Bobby Joe) Is a hiker as you know.

With his boots and hiking pack Bob may leave and ne'er come back!

Victor Hedrick's always seen Right before a TV screen.

Star Trek is his favorite show, Just in case you didn't know.

Tim Johnston went to Florida For sun and suds, et cetera.

And though he lost his neighbor's tent, He had good times! He's glad he went.

Billy Heiges may look dumb.

"One plus one is three," he'll sum.

But you best not disagree.

Bill breaks heads when an-ger-y.

Thomas Klusmeyer is engaged.

To the married life he's caged.

Once his interests were diverse.

Only cares now for his nurse.

Three big cheers for David Hein, Biggest mouth you'll ever find.

Puts it to good use on stage.

If he'd only act his age.

Jim Krause didn't come here first.

He wanted to fulfill his thirst For German, but they made it clear.

He'd never get a major here.

Glen Hieb's known to all as "Piles."

Olivia just drives him wild.

Ed Lehmann's father is the Doc. They both sure like to talk a lot.

He sings soprano in the choir.

His voice sounds like a leaking tire.

He's got her picture in his room.

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Tim Meyer's mouth is full of hair.

Blue's the color of surrounding air.

He smokes the cigarette called More.

His stinking smoke makes Loggie sore.

Dave Rosenow had a real tough road.

He had to take an overload.

And though he's got no time to waste, In Arnie's band he still plays bass.

John Moldstad is not in our class.

He'd really like to graduate.

But WELS just won't co-operate.

Dave Russow, whom we all call Stump, Can really be a red-neck chump.

But when he goes to Marty Z.'s You ought to see him aim to please.

It's rumored 'bout that Daniel Myers Will sell his gun to any buy'r.

He gave up hunting, fishing, too.

And Peg, he did it all for you.

Mark Sattler drives a bus for Mel. His riders think he's really swell.

'Cuz when he yells, "Sit down in BACK!" It always comes out, "Quack, quack, quack!4

Robert Noldan heads the horde Called the Intramural Board.

He make rules that we all break In the quest a shirt to take.

Alois Schmitzer, number Three,

Kenneth Pasch is from the West.

Growing plants he beats the best.

But in the town of Escondido He can't find a Senorito*.

Our Pres. Raymond Schumacher.

Glad he's not our Treasurer.

If he was, oh, 'magine that.

Our money gone, his pockets fat.

*Norm, I realize it's supposed to be Senorita.

Chalk it up to poetic license.

Jim Schumann's known to all as "Shim."

You'll always find him in the gym.

Or if not there he's down at Clark, Cheerful as a meadow lark.

No Latin and you cannot pass.

Once went on a planting spree.

Now his room is full of weeds.

He blamed it on the rotten seeds.

Michael Plagenz is so tall He can stuff a basketball Without jumping off the floor.

In his heels he's seven foot four.

Then there's good old Jimmy Schwab.

He fixes roofs and busted knobs.

He came to school at first to learn, But now he just goes off with Stern.

Chuck Potosnyak's his name.

(I never spell it twice the same.)

If you want some stats on sports, Just ask Chuck, he's got all sorts.

Rod Pudell works late at night.

Drives a car that is a fright.

It's been totalled, smashed, and wrecked, But it ain't died on him yet.

I'm sure that you all know Keith Ray. He comes from Californiay.

He, too, was a Remedial Who went fives years. (It takes some gall.)

Jim Renz can play the keyboard well.

He's very good as you can tell.

Wonder how he learned to play Working with the steers all day?

Rodney Schwab is Jimmy's cous'n.

Jimmy works, but Rodney doesn't.

Rodney likes to study Greek.

Not financial gain to seek.

Daniel Simons played the drums.

Too bad for him he was all thumbs.

But Mary likes him anyway.

She has to, she's his fiance.

When he came here David Stern Found it awfully hard to learn.

Lucky he knows carpentry, Else he'd flunk Syl poetry.

Dick Voswinkel is from the East.

At organ, he has not the least Ability, he'd very good.

He tickles ivory like one should.

Stephen Ristow never rests.

Jazz and Band and Choral Fests.

Stephen only sleeps in class.

Don't know how he'll ever pass.

Mike Woldt is a real neat guy.

I like him, but I don't know why.

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I finally come to E. Greg Zell.

The last one left. What more to tell?

He just can't wait to get to Sem. He's got "friends" there, he'll soon join them.

His virtue is humility.

(Did you guess that Mike is me?)

Zarling got his just reward.

Won the Luther Voss Award.

He's also our Co-Valedic . . .

He studies hard. It makes me sick.

MAW

Alumni The time has finally come to turn out * my final Alumni column for the 79th volume of the Black and Red. Needless to say, I'll miss typing up these articles late just to bug our Editor-in-Chief!

The Alumni Editor hopes that all the read­ ers have enjoyed the column and sincerely thanks everyone who has contributed news during my tenure. A special thank-you goes out to all my correspondents, par­ ticularly the district presidents, who have regularly helped out by submitting information from their districts—even on short-notice pleas.' Without their co-op­ eration this column could not exist. Again, THANKS TO ALL I

Good Shepherd, Midland, Mich., dedicated a new church to the Lord, March 21, 1976. Rev. John Seifert ('69) serves the congregation.

Faith, West Newton, Pa., served by Rev. John Brug ('67), celebrated its dedi­ cation on March 21, 1976.

CALLS

BIRTHS

Rev. Douglas Weiser (’66), formerly one of our missionaries in Zambia, Africa, will be installed aspastorof Trinity in Aberdeen, S.D., on May 2, 1976.

Rev. ChesterZuleger (’58), was installed at Trinity, Lake City, Minn., on April 25, 1976, having formerly served St Paul' s, Alexandria, Minn., and Cal vary, Gleenwood, Minn.

Rev. Douglas J. Engeibrecht ('68), currently serving St. Paul's North Manka­ to, Minn., will be installed as asso­ ciate pastor of Trinity, Neenah, Wis., in July 1976.

Rev. Gary Pieper ('68), of Immanuel, John­ son Creek, Wis., has accepted a call as a missionary to Mexico.

Rev. Gordon Fuerstenau (!43), currently serving at St. Andrew's, Medford, Wis., has accepted a call to Trinity, Wino­ na, Minn.

Rev. Elton Huebner ('42), presently the pastor at St. Stephen's, Beaver Dam, Wis., has accepted a call as Executive Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Heidi Marie, baby daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Kermit Biedenbender ('51), was born March 8, 1976. Pastor Biedenbender is of St. Matthew's, Benton Harbor, Mich.

Jeffrey Paul, born to Pastor and Mrs. Ho­ ward Nehmer ('68) on Jan. 21, 1976.

Pastor Nehmer is currently serving at Mountain View, Great Falls, Mont.

Rev. and Mrs. Larry Cooper ('62), Good Shepherd, Beaver Dam, were blessed with a baby boy on Feb.29, 1976.

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ANNIVERSARY Bethany, Concord, California, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Feb. 8, 1976.

The congregation is served by Rev. Armin Keibel ('41).

DEDICATIONS

SEM NOTES Juniors: Be patient girls, the "rocks" are beginning to crumble!

Mike Bater—after only seven years of go­ ing with Charlotte Heidenrich—finally got engaged!

She got a ring on her hand—he got one in his NOSE! Jim Huebner, Jim Huebner, is another rock going to fall???

Tom Lindloff had his brain surgically re-

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moved and it was eaten by a duck. No one has noticed the difference. (For further information concerning the duck, cf. Blobaum.)

Johnny Berg has joined the ALC in order to get all his remaining papers typed by one of its female members.

Bert Mischke has noticed that there are women!!!

Blobaum recently fed a retarded duck to his piranha.

Kinder—if you can't pass Corinthians or any other Greek course, you can always become a linguistic interrogator spe­ cialist (or read Stan Aufderheide's new book, "How to Get a Free Ticket in­ to the Seminary").

Warning toB <5 R Editor-in-Chief: If you don't like authoritarianism you'll hate GAI!!

Scott Klein is now wearing his glasses upside down in imitation of his idol.

Wayne Laitenen has a bone to pick with S. Blumer and S. Klein.

Steve Otto, Super Fisherman, has a little change in plans. This year on opening weekend Steve will bewearing the tails instead of cleaning them. Love con­ quers all!

Otto Quote: "Peg-o-my heart are my knee pads on straight?

Bill Petri has given up his Roman Catholic chick but is keeping her picture around so no one will ask questions.

George Pavia has been having a little trouble with his class notes—it seems he likes to keep them well shuffled.

Middlers:

In the "middle" of what!?!

Dateline 1996: Dr. M. W. Fischer today founded Seminex XII in Mequon, Wis., after a heated argument with the Sem­ inary Board of Control, headed by James Lindloff.

Be patient, girls, Hilge's string is full right now.

Question: which one of Brian Jason Craw­ ford's (son of Tex) uncles will be the first to have his little nephew call him by name? Answer: GOO!!!

One Flew Out of Hong Kong," by Reuben Festerling.

Dr. Babinec has found a verse lost from the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the sim­ ple, for they shall remain in their simpleness forever."

TV has "Happy Days," but Sem has "Howie's Days." It's the story of a typical teenager in the 50's in Bay City, Mich.,

and the '57 Imperial he loved. Show stars Howard Festerling (NWC '65) and W. Paul Brinkman (Prep '64). Guest stars are George Burns, Jimmy Durante, and Gerald Hoernecke. deck Goldbeck's turtleneck basketball un­ iform is available on a rental basis.

Bob Schumann is so used to cheating on the golf course that when he got a holein-one he v/rote down "zero."

Johnny Dolan is continuing his cooking practice. He wanted to help out his wife last night, so he tackled the cooking.

When Carol came home she found John had used 3 frying pans, a doubleboiler, 3 mixing bowls, a chop­ ping board, 6 measuring spoons, and 8 serving dishes—Carol was delighted.

She said it was the best Jello she ever tasted.

Mickey Brenner is trying to change his image of being clumsy and uncoordinated by growing a "moustache." It seems to have worked.

We don't laugh at his clubfoot anymore.

We're too busy laughing at his "fuzz!"

Seniors:

Has Sem panic hit yet?

With final papers due some professors have reverted to demanding a pound of flesh for every day papers are overdueneedless to say, Tiefel and Joel Schroeder can afford to be late. Rog Wahl is getting his in a week ahead of time.

The NWC Seniors were so terrified at the thought of facing the Sem "Bonecrunchers" that they invented a story about a measle epidemic. Rumor has it that the measleepidemic was really a wide­ spread case of "chicken" pox!!!

Pox to the Kinder!

Since all the power lines to Sem have been buried six feet under, the only chance to have a snow day is to wait for an earthquake!

Joel Schroeder's tan sportcoat once again became available to him when Prof. Vo­ gel retired it until next winter. Ev­ ery spring "birds" change their fea­ thers.

D. C.

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rphe 97th annual meeting of the North­ -western College Alumni Society was called to order in the College Gymnasium

by President Robert Voss.

The minutes of the 1974 meeting were accepted as printed in the May 1975 Black and Red. Roll call showed 102 regular members in attendance. Upon President Toppe's recommendation the 47 members of the Class of 1975 were accepted into mem­ bership. Honorary membership was granted to Profs. S. Becker, M. Albrecht, J. Kruse, and W. Zuleger, and to J. Rupprecht, 0.

Blase, A. Nemitz, G. Hackbarth, Mrs. Gretchen Reise, Mrs. Walter Wichmann, and Mrs. Robert Kujawski.

The Treasurer's report was presented

by Prof. S. Quam:

Treasurer.

Chronicler

Sylvester Quam ..Erwin Scharf

The Alumni Centennial Committee Co— Chairmen A. Siggelkow and J. Lawrenz pre­ sented the committee's recomendation that the Bell Tower Project be the Alumni's centennial project. This recommendation was adopted without a dissenting vote: 1.

That the Bell Tower Project be the centennial project of the North­ western College Alumni Society.

2. That the Alumni Society Centennial Committee organize the raising of funds for the Bell Tower Pro­ ject.

3. That the dedication of the proposed Income: Bell Tower be set for the day be­ Bell Tower Donations $2874.50 fore graduation in 1979.

Dues & Donations__ 2159.00 4. That the day of dedication be a day Interest..................

143.08 of general celebration for the Banquet Meals..........

12.00 Northwestern community.

5. That the aim of this celebration be: Total Income $5188.58 "To bring Northwestern's past, present, and future together for Expenses: the benefit of Northwestern Col­ Mailing Costs........................ $ 72.85 lege and of all who have been, Black & Red Donation.............

20.00 are, and will be involved with Secretarial Help...................

50.00 Northwestern College and its Memorial Telescope................ 3000.00 work."

Printing of Alumni Listing... 140.60 6. That the Alumni Society take a leader­ Phone Calls...........................

8.74 ship role in arranging the cele­ Alumni Research Comm.............

83.10 bration of this day—a day which Banquet Meals........................

12.00 would also mark the 100th year of its existence.

Total Expenses $3387.29 7. That the members of the Alumni Society be contacted through "class con­ Cash Account: tact men" to support the Bell Bal. from May 21, 1974 $4041.09 Tower Project financial ly and to From Income................

5188.58 promote the day of celebration in Total..........................

19229.67 1979.

8. That the cost of mailings, brochures, Disbursements: and postage connected with the Expenses........ $3387.29 funding of the Bell Tower Pro­ ject and the day of celebration Balance in bank 5/20/75 $5842.38 in 1979 be paid from the treas­ ury of the Alumni Society.

9. That the Alumni Society Centennial Committee would proceed on its The nomination ballot for officer in plans for the above program by the Society was presented by the Nomina­ working together with those pertion Committee Chairman, J. Fricke. The election showed all the incumbents re­ sons who hold a leadership pos­ ition at Northwestern College elected, namely, (faculty, staff, and student bo­ President---..Robert Voss dy. ) .

10. That the Alumni Society would request 1st Vice Pres •Arden Stuebs permission to carry outthe points 2nd Vice Pres Donald Bitter of the above program from the Secretary---Ervine Vomhof 248

faculty, the Board of Control of Northwestern College, and the Board of Trustees of the WELS. 11. That the Alumni Society Centennial Committee make a full report of its activities at each yearly meeting of the Society of when­ ever the officers of the Society so request.

It was decided toadoptan Alumni Cen­ tennial seal designed by J. Lawrenz.

With a rising vote of thanks the Soci­ ety accepted a $1000 donation for the Bell Tower Project from Mrs. E. E. Kowalke. A donation of $125 from the Class of '25 was also gratefully received.

The Mailing Research Committee reported that it had secured the addresses of 248 people who attended Northwestern but did not graduate from the College Department.

This committee was urged to continue its research.

The Science Department of NWC thanked the Society for the $3000 Paul G. Eickmann memorial which allowed the purchase of the new telescope.

The Chronicler, Prof. E. Scharf, read the names of the Society members whom the Lord called home during the past year: Mr. Mr. The Mr. The The The Mr. The Mr. The The

Ralph Owen ................. Class of 1905 Oscar Hoyer ...............

1907 Rev. Edgar Gumm ........

1914 Paul Lutzke ...............

1915 Rev. Martin Wehausen .

1915 Rev. Dari Schmelzer...

1917 Rev. Arthur Genz........

1922 Waldemar Groth........

1922 Rev. John Dahlke........

1932 Lester Freitag............

1932 Rev. Martin Lemke.......

1934 Rev. Philip Koeniger..

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Poetry THE BOXCAR THAT COULDN'T

I. You've heard of the engine that climbed up the hill?

If you haven't before, I'm sure that you will.

But I'll tell you tale which my mom says I shouldn't, A modern day hero, the boxcar that couldn't.

That pot-bellied engine was pushing and tugging, While locker room phrases so mindlessly chugging: "Win one for the Gipper," and, "Fifty-four, forty," "When outlaws are gunned, only spears will be sporty."

But soft! In the background, monotonous chant, A pale little boxcar is moaning, "I can't."

II. It seemed then Creation stopped, holding its breath, (Excepting for humans, they're hopelessly deaf) Till up popped a coo-coo, who coo-coo'd a blast, Did a vaudeville shuffle, and then kindly asked, "Excoose me introoding yoor moodily brooding, But I'm mooved by the oodles of pain yoor exooding, I wooold like to know why yoo are sitting here, rooing, The fact that yoor engine's steam boiler in brooing."

m.

The boxcar replied, "Why? You want to know why?

If I told you the truth you would think it a lie.

First tell me why that dumb engine keeps chugging.

Why does he love all this load that he's lugging?

That jerk is a throwback to some other age.

He belongs in a histry book, locked in a cage.

Today we know better, all living's just dying.

When you're dying it don't make much sense to keep trying.

I mean, why was the Howl in Wolf singing the blues?

And why are those humans addicted to news?

Why does a man put a hole through his head?

Or live from a bottle until he is dead?

Why will a man jump from a cliff at a dare?

For them, as for me, the last hope is despair."

IV. The coo-coo bird listened, no trace of a smile, When the boxcar had finished, he pondered awhile.

He pondered quite deeply, in trance transcendental.

He used all approved methods, some still â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sperimental.

But finally he broke from his trance and he sighed, "Roo coo coo, roo coo coo, coo coo," he replied 250

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EDITOR IN CHIEF

Carl Springer

MANAGING EDITOR

Mike Albrecht Mark Schroeder

CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM

Dan Kelm Tom Nass

FEATURES

Joel Fredrich Joel Leyrer Robert Rhyne

REVIEWS

Don Pieper

POETRY

Chuck Cortright Tom Jeske

ART SPORTS

Leiand Punke

ALUMNI

Glenn Schwanke

NOSTALGIA

Terry Laabs

BUSINESS MANAGER

Greg Schulz Paul Janke

CIRCULATION MANAGER JUNIOR STAFF WRITERS

Jeff Schallert Mark Wagner

ADVERTISING MANAGERS

Rick Johnson Tim Kant Chuck Huebner

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INDEX TO VOLUME ALUMNI Feature column—Dave Carlovsky

14, 47, 78, 114, 133, 181, 197, 245

CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM Feature column—Mike Woldt

25, 57, 88, 143, 178, 202, 242

COMMENCEMENT ORATIONS Christianity or Christianity?—Robert Meiselwitz...

Melanchton: A Model in Education—Jonathan Schultz

4 8

ESSAYS 38 An Accurate View of Reality—Dave Farley..............................

Affidavits (Untitled)—Dave Farley........................................

12, 172, 234 209 Another Reply to the Concerned Student—Mark Schroeder.......

216 Depression: A Question of Foundation—Greg Schultz............

To the Editor—(---- ).............................................................

215 72 The Future of Science—Dave Farley............................................

God and Country—Don Pieper........................................................

51 55 The Habit—Mike Albrecht.............................................................

71 La Traviata—Steve Pope...............................................................

104 The Nature of American Cult Mysticism—Dave Farley...............

60 N.E.W.U.L.M.—Dave Russow......................................................

66 The Northwestern Male and the World of Women—Paul Wendland............

136 Off Campus Leaves? A Modest Proposal—Carl Springer/Mark Schroeder 120 Reformation 1517?—Ed Lehmann.............................................................

226 Religion and Literary Appreciation—..................................................

165 A Reply to the Concerned Student—Ed Lehmann.....................................

Youth and Alcohol—Don Pieper.............................................................

111 FICTION AA—Ray Schumacher...............................................................................

Afternoons in a Conservatory—Carl Springer.......................................

Beyond the Seven Oaks—Mark Schroeder................................................

Cold Calculations—Carl Springer........................................................

Corpse—(-----)......................................................................................

The Envelope—Ray Schumacher...............................................................

The Examination—Carl Springer...........................................................

Homecoming—Don Pieper........................................................................

If I Had a Hammer—Carl Springer........................................................

Inevitable Crash—Mark Wagner.............................................................

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43 18 108 98 87 130 162 210 200 6

The Last Strike—David Payne........................

The Man in the Mirror—Carl Springer..........

The Only Prerequisite—James Bare...............

The Other Side of the Ocean—Ray Schumacher The Past Is Not Forgotten—Mark Schroeder..

Tengard—Mike Wolfe.......................................

Winsome Woman—Dave Russow........................... .

230 76 22 194 168 141 142

GENERAL INFORMATION Class Choice—Jeffrey Berg.................

Index to Volume 79...............................

The New Music: Electronic—Dave Hein OK, All Right—Dave Russow.................

9 250

118 2

HUMOR

The Absurdity of the Artist: Mi key Woldt in Hindsight—Mark Schroeder___84 CaDAVers—Dave Farley....................................................

240 The NWC Newsletter—Mark Schroeder.........................

36 Who's Quick Enough on the Trigger?—Mark Schroeder 148 POETRY Addendum Campus et Classicum—Paul Wendland...............•......

Arguments for the Existence of the River Otter—Don Pieper The Boxcar That Couldn't—Paul Wendland...............................

The Day After Homecoming—Don Pieper....................................

Daywillelm—Dave Hein...................................................................

Flu—Don Pieper..............................................................................

Harvest—Don Pieper..................................................... .................

The Incident—Don Pieper..............................................................

Luther's Back Forty—Don Pieper.................................................

A Man Is Such a Puny Thing—Don Pieper....................................

Ode to an Editor—Mike Woldt......................................................

The Plight of the Wooly Mammoth—Paul Wendland......................

Silence is a Siren—Carl Springer.............................................

Sleep—Carl Springer.....................................................................

Starting is Crutch Peat Borrow—Paul Wendland.......................

Thoughts During a Greek Class—Don Pieper...............................

149 135 250 96 24 171 167 96 32 24 205 65 233 233 96 54

REVIEWS American Ballet Theatre—Steve Pope Dig Up Jerusalem—Ray Schumacher...

The Integrity of the Artist: Dylan in Retrospect—Carl Springer King Lear—Don Pieper.................................

Not JAWSt Another Movie—Mike Thom.......... • Review: An Authoritative "How To"—(-----) Simon and Garfunkel: Bridging the Troubled Water—Mark Wagrer

150 3 34 68 42 138 184

SPORTS Feature column—Charles Potosnyak

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